ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS October 25, 2015

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK / POR FAVOR OREN POR LOS ENFERMOS John Amato, Pedro Apigo, Bobby Baker, Elisa Baker, Cris�ne Banks,

Lontondra Banks, Eden Bau�sta, Lisa Bivins, Julia Brown, James Caffrey,

Mary Jane Coke, Bernice Condon, Ellen Cooper, Will Cummings, Heather

Deeton, Karen DeJean, Adriana De Leon, Alice Fahy, Bonifacio Figueroa,

Therese Flaherty, Frank Garcia, Lawren Gomez, Gonzales Family, John

Gorman, Barbara Graham, David Graham, Le�cia Griewe, Ofelia Herrera,

Ken Jarzombek, Maurice Korkmas, Bob Li,le, Mary & Sabin Marshall,

Margaret Mar�n, John R. Mar�n, Joyce Mercurio, Carol Montello, Mary

Jane Morgan, Margaret Morris, Emma Newhouse, Freddie Perez,

Joanne Richards, Cherry Ronan, Christopher Saldivar, June Shumake,

Cecilia Soliz, Theresa Steen, Brian Steiner, Jan Tennert, Bertha Theriot,

Beverly Thomas, Patricia Trejo, John Upton, Rich Vachris, Ber�e Vargas,

Claire Wise, Patricia Pyka, Pet Power, Fran Doan, Jolanta Obrebska,

Jessenia Garcia, Jed Foronda,

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL SERVING IN THE MILITARY, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN OUR PARISH FAMILY : POR FAVOR DE ORAR POR LOS QUE ESTAN SIRVIENDO EN LAS FUERZAS

ARMADAS EN ESPECIAL POR LOS DE NUESTRA FAMILIA PARROQUIAL. SFC Paul Bergman, Col. David Eskelund, Megan Godsey, Traci Godsey,

Sgt. Billy Janca, TSgt Bradley Louis, Mike McIntosh, Ebenezer E.

Ohaegbulem, Charles U. Oparnozie, LCDR Russell Thiem

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF AUSTIN TICE TO

HIS FAMILY.

FR. HAI’S CORNER / FR. HAI’S CORNER / FR. HAI’S CORNER / FR. HAI’S CORNER / EL RINCON DEL PADRE HAIEL RINCON DEL PADRE HAIEL RINCON DEL PADRE HAIEL RINCON DEL PADRE HAI Readings for the week of October 25, 2015 Monday, 26 : Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2 and 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday, 27: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126: 13-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday, 28: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19: 2-3, 4-5; Lk 6:12-16 Thursday, 29: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109: 21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 Friday, 30: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday, 31: Rom 11: 1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94: 12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday, Nov. 1: Rv 7:2-4; Ps 24: 1bc-2, 3-4ab,5-6; 1 Jn 3: 1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

Lecturas de la Semana, 25 de octubre, 2015 Lunes, 26: Rom 8, 12-17; Salmo 67, 2 y 4. 6-7ab. 20-21; Lc 13, 10-17 Martes, 27: Rom 8, 18-25; Salmo 125, 1-2ab.2cd-3.4-5.6; Lc 13,18-21 Miércoles, 28: Ef 2, 19-22; Salmo 18, 2-3. 4-5; Lc 6, 12-19 Jueves, 29: Rom 8, 31-35. 37-39; Salmo 108, 21-22. 26-27. 30-31; Lc 13, 31-35 Viernes, 30: Rom 9, 1-5; Salmo 12-13. 14-15. 19-20; Lc 14, 1-6 Sábado, 31: Rom 11, 1-2. 11-12. 25-29; Salmo 93, 12-13a. 14-15. 17-18; Lc 14, 1. 7-11 Domingo, Nov.1: Apoc 7, 2-4. 9-14; Salmo 23, 1-2. 3-4ab. 5-6; 1 Jn 3, 1-3; Mt 5, 1-12

Our STM Annual Oktoberfest proved to be a wonderful opportunity for us to reach out to the community and invite people to experience the vibrancy and welcoming

spirit of our parish. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS,

VOLUNTEERS, VENDORS, AND ALL WHO CAME TO

THIS YEAR’S OKTOBERFEST! A special thanks to Mrs. Kathy Prado and her dedicated and enthusiasAc team of volunteers and staff. Let us do it again next year. In this Sunday’s gospel (Mark 10:46-52), we are told that

Bar�maeus was a blind man, siAng by the roadside begging

(v.46). When he was given an opportunity meet Jesus,

Bar�maeus begged, “‘Rabbi, I want to see.'” (v.51)

Bar�maeus’ profession of faith and miracle is an example of

spiritual passion, hunger, and focus in seeking out Jesus. Take

a moment to do this mental exercise. Imagine Jesus looking at you and saying to you: "What do you want me to do for

you?" And you would reply:

"Lord, let me _______________________ ."

Everyone can hear what Jesus says. Everyone can pray.

Everyone can give. Everyone can think. Everyone can

respond to God’s love. Everyone can carry out Jesus’ new

commandment: “I give you a new commandment: love one

another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one

another.” John 13:34.

Nuestro fesAval anual “Oktoberfest” nos brindó una maravillosa oportunidad de extenderle la mano a la comunidad e invitar a la gente de poder experimentar el vibrante y acogedor espíritu de la parroquia. MUCHÍSIMAS GRACIAS A NUESTROS PATROCINADORES,

VOLUNTARIOS, VENDEDORES Y A TODOS QUIENES

ASISTIERON AL FESTIVAL “OKTOBERFEST”. Muy especial-mente a la SRA. KATHY PRADO, su personal y a su dedica-do y entusiasmado equipo de voluntarios, extendemos un millón de gracias. Hagámoslo otra vez el próximo año. En el Evangelio de este domingo (San Marcos 10, 46-52), se

nos dice que Bar�meo era un ciego, sentado junto al camino

mendigando (v.46). Cuando se le dio la oportunidad de

conocer a Jesús, Bar�meo grito pidiéndole “’ Maestro quiero

recobrar la vista.’” (v.51)

La profesión de fe de Bar�meo y el milagro de su vista es un

ejemplo de pasión espiritual, inmenso deseo, y el enfoque de

seguir a Jesús. Tomen un momento para hacer este ejercicio

mental. Imagina a Jesús mirándote y diciéndote "¿Que

quieres que haga por �?” Y tu respuesta sería:

“Señor, déjame _________________________.”

Todo el mundo puede escuchar lo que Jesús dice. Todo el

mundo puede orar. Todo el mundo puede dar. Todo el mun-

do puede pensar. Todo el mundo puede responder al amor

de Dios. Todo el mundo puede llevar a cabo el mandamiento

nuevo de Jesús: “Les doy este mandamiento nuevo: “Que se

amen los unos a los otros. Así como yo los amo a ustedes, así

deben amarse ustedes los unos a los otros.” (Juan 13, 34.)

Adoration /Adoration /Adoration /Adoration /AdoraciónAdoraciónAdoraciónAdoración

St. Thomas More is blessed to offer parishion-ers and friends the opportunity to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day in our chapel. Come by and spend Ame with Jesus for an hour. For more informaAon or to sign up for an AdoraAon hour, please call Fermin Bravo at 832-869-7488.

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La Iglesia de Santo Tomas More ofrece una bendición a sus

feligreses y amigos dándonos la oportunidad de adorar a

Jesús durante la Exposición del San/simo las 24 horas del día

en nuestra capilla. Vengan y pasen una hora con Jesús. Para mas información o para dar su 4empo , favor de llamar a

Fermin Bravo al 832-869-7488

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TRIGÉSIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

MASS INTENTIONS / INTENCIONES DE LA MISA Monday, October 26/Lunes, 26 de Octubre 6:30 a.m. Brogan and Saffer Families

5:30 p.m. † James Farley

Tuesday, October 27/ Martes, 27 de Octubre 6:30 a.m. Special Inten�on

5:30 p.m. STM Bulle�n Sponsors

Wednesday, October 28/ Miércoles, 28 de Octubre 6:30 a.m. Rosario Ebio~In Thanksgiving

5:30 p.m. † Lawrence & Rosina Fitzsimon

Thursday, October 29 / Jueves, 29 de Octubre 6:30 a.m. † Bill Berry

5:30 p.m. † Genevieve Leverone

Friday, October 30/ Viernes, 30 de Octubre 6:30 a.m. Tam Cao

8:15 a.m. † Carolyn Richbarg

5:30 p.m. † Emma Davis

Saturday, October 31/ Sábado, 31 de Octubre 9:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory

5:00 p.m. † Willie Roy

Sunday, November 1/ Domingo, 1° de Noviembre 7:30 a.m. † Members of the Gu�errez Family

9:00 a.m. Abundio & Eufemia Alfafara

11:00 a.m. † Steve Slania

1:00 p.m. † Efrain Salazar Guajardo

5:00 p.m. † Bob Stannard

7:00 p.m. † Cristol Vasquez

NURSERY

The nursery is available during the 9am Mass for newborns to 4

years. There is no charge nor reservations needed.

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BAPTISM INFORMATION

Next Baptism Preparation Class (English): October 17, 2015 Adult

EducaAon Building St Peter 8:45am-1:00pm Please Call the Parish

Office to Register for the class.

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MARRIAGE PREPARATIONS

Engaged couples please contact the parish office for more infor-

mation at least 6 months to a year ahead of the wedding.

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INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

This process is known as the Rite of Chris�an Ini�a�on of Adults

(RCIA). It begins with informal ques�on and answer sessions. In-

quiry sessions are held on Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 p.m. For

more informa�on, just come on Wednesday evening, or talk to Dea-

con John Krugh on Sunday or call the church office, 713-729-0221. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

This Sacrament is offered every Sunday following the 9am Mass.

Please call the Parish Office by Friday to receive the Sacrament. If

you cannot attend mass, please call the office for an appointment.

COMMUNITY CORNER

El Rincon de la Comunidad

GUARDERÍA

No hay Guardería disponible para las misas de 1pm o 7pm

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INFORMACIÓN DE BAUTISMOS

Próxima Clase para preparación Bautismal será el 17 de octubre del

2015 en El Salón Prinster de 9:45am-1:00pm Favor de llamar a la

oficina de Educación Religiosa para requisitos.

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CONVALIDACIONES—DESEA USTED CASARSE POR LA IGLESIA

El curso dará comienzo en Marzo 15, 2016 a Abril 19, 2016 por 6

semanas los martes en el Prinster Hall de 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Favor de llamar a la oficina de CCE para información. La misa en

grupo será en Junio 4, 2016 o Diciembre 3, 2016. Para mas

información llamar al 713-729-3435

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BIENVENIDOS A NUESTRA PARROQUIA

Si usted y su familia son nuevos en el vecindario y desean ser miembros

de nuestra Familia de Santo Tomas Moro los invitamos a registrarse en

la oficina de la parroquia o visitando nuestra página web

www.stmhouston.org.

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UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS

El sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos se da cada Primer

Domingo del Mes después de la misa de 1pm. Si no puede asistir a

misa comuníquese a la oficina parroquial 713-729-3435

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RICA- RITO DE INICIACIÓN CATÓLICA PARA ADULTOS

RICA es un programa para adultos que no estén Bautizados, dio

comienzo el miércoles 16 de sepAembre, de 7pm-9pm Para mas

información favor de llamar a la oficina de Educación Religiosa

713-729-3435

Celebrate Priesthood Sunday Celebrate Priesthood Sunday Celebrate Priesthood Sunday Celebrate Priesthood Sunday ---- Oct. 25!Oct. 25!Oct. 25!Oct. 25! This is the day set aside this year to celebrate and extend our thanks and prayers to the priests who serve our Archdiocese in so many ways - in our parishes, as chaplains in prisons, hospitals, the Port of Houston, and as military chaplains. We invite you to give the priests you know especially Fr. Hai and Fr. Richard a simple thank you on this day, or offer a spiritual bouquet (the offering of rosaries, masses or Holy Hours). For more ideas and suggestions for this day, please go to www.priestsunday.org. Please pray for vocations and for priests on this day.

¡Celebremos el Domingo del Sacerdocio ¡Celebremos el Domingo del Sacerdocio ¡Celebremos el Domingo del Sacerdocio ¡Celebremos el Domingo del Sacerdocio ----

Oct. 25!Oct. 25!Oct. 25!Oct. 25! La Celebración Anual del Domingo del Sacerdocio ya se acerca y este es un año para celebrarlo en grande y extender nuestro agradecimiento y oraciones a todos los sacerdotes que sirven en la Arquidiócesis de muchas diferentes formas- en nuestras parroquias, capellanes en cárceles, hospitales, en el Puerto de Houston y como capellanes militares. Los invitamos a dedicarles un "Ramillete Espiritual" a sus sacerdotes el Padre Hai y el Padre Richard y hacérselos llegar por correo. Visite www.priestsunday.org para más ideas en cómo hacer de este día tan especial en grande. Por favor oren por las vocaciones y por los sacerdotes en este día.

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS October 25, 2015

Se Acerca la Temporada Navideña Es hora de empezar a repararnos para la elaboración del nacimiento. Estamos necesitando de tu ayuda. Ya sea

economica o aportando material para su elaboración. Mantengamos nuestras tradiciones y enseñemos a nuestros niños a conservarlas. Tu puedes parAcipar en la elaboración del nacimiento. Si estas interesado en hacer una donación, contacte: Luis Angel Hernandez al 713-277-5769; luishernandez196675@gmail.com

YOUNG DISCIPLES NEW TIME AND A NEW DAYS SUNDAYS NEW TIME, 2:00 PM TO 4:30 PM MONDAYS (Focus), FROM 5PM TO 8:00PM (FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL), HOMEWORK, FAITH DISCUSSION AND HANG OUT WITH CHURCH FRIENDS FRIDAY SOCIAL, (ONLY FOR HIGH SCHOOL) FROM 7PM TO 9:00PM, HANG OUT WITH CHURCH FRIENDS AND MOVIE NIGHT

JOVENES DISCIPULOS NUEVO HORARIO Y NUEVO DIAS NUEVO HORARIO DE DOMINGOS, DE 2:00 PM A 4:30 PM LUNES (Enfoque), DE 5PM A 8:00PM PARA LOS DE SECUNDARIA (MIDDLE SCHOOL) Y PRE-PARATORIA (HIGH SCHOOL); TAREA, DIS-CUSION DE FE Y PASAR EL RATO CON SUS COMPAÑEROS VIERNES SOCIAL, SOLAMENTE PARA LOS DE LA PREPARATORIA (HIGH SCHOOL) DE 7PM A 9:00PM, PASAR EL RATO CON SUS COMPAÑEROS Y VER PELICULA For more information about Young Disciples: Contact Aida Gonzalez at 713-729-3435 or via email: aida@stmhouston.org

All Souls Prayer Service (Bilingual) We will have a special prayer service in memory of the parishioners of St. Thomas More who died between November 1st of 2014 through November 1st of 2015. The service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7:30 pm in the Church. Please make plans to attend and join us in prayer to remember our loved ones who have passed away this last year. Names of deceased loved ones must be submitted by Wednesday, October 28 to be included in the prayer ser-vice program. Please email names to mary@stmhouston.org. Thank you!

Servicio de Oración de todas las Almas (Bilingue) ~~ Tendremos un servicio de oración especial en memoria de los feligreses de St. Thomas More, que fallecieron del 1º de noviembre de 2014 a través del 1º de noviembre del 2015. El servicio se llevará a cabo el jueves, 5 de noviembre del 2015 a las 7:30 pm en la Iglesia. Por favor hagan planes para asistir y unirse con nosotros en oración para recordar a nuestros seres queridos que fallecieron este año pasado. Nombres de seres queridos fallecidos deben ser enviados no tardar el miércoles 28 de octubre para ser incluidos en el programa del servicio. Favor de enviar los nombres al mary@stmhouston.org. ¡Gracias!

QUINCEAÑERAS Favor de registrar la chica o chico máximo de 1 año

de an�cipación o mínimo de 7 meses.

♦ La chica or chico necesita estar registrada/o en las

clases de CCE o de Confrimación.

♦ Tener los Sacramentos de Baus�smo y Primera

Comunión.

Para más información favor de llamar a la oficina de

Educación Religiosa al 713-729-34335.

Acción de Gracias Comienza en Octubre en nuestra Dispensa de Alimentos SVDP

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Aquí está su lista de compras: 1 mezcla & Jarabe de Panqueques 1 lata de jamón o pollo 1 caja de Relleno/Estofado 1 bolsa de arroz de 2 lbs 1 caja de papas instantáneas 1 paquete de mezcla salsa 1 lata de coctel de frutas 1 lata frijoles verdes 1 lata de maíz/elote 1 lata salsa de arándano 1 paquete Crystal Light 1 mezcla de gelatina 1-2 bolsas reusables nuevas (de tela)

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Comenzamos a Distribuir el 1ro de Noviembre

¡Por favor traiga sus donaciones ahora! Puede traerlas a la dispensa Martes y Jueves

de 9-10:45 am & 1-3 pm, o en la Oficina Parroquial

Por favor no deje alimentos en la Capilla de Adoración

¡Gracias por su apoyo! ¡¡No lo logramos sin ustedes!!

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TRIGÉSIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

St. Thomas More Woman’s ACTS Ministry Team Fundraiser

STM Woman’s ACTS Ministry Team will be hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in the Old Gym from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. The proceeds of this Garage Sale will be used to offset expenses occurred for the upcoming 2016 STM Woman’s ACT Retreat. The Retreat is scheduled for January 14 - 17, 2016, located at Mother of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Houston, TX

We will accept any donations of gently used and saleable items. Items can be delivered to Donavan Den’s, Friday, November 6, from 3:00 - 7:00 pm or Saturday, November 7, at 7:00 am. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. For additional information you may contact Lillie Vega, 713-271-0750; Lill53@aol.com or Debbie Luquette,713-728-5302; drlmba@hotmail.com.

STM Woman’s ACTS Retreat: January 14 – 17, 2016

• Calling all women interested in building a closer relation-ship with Christ and establishing lasting relations with like-minded women

• Mother of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 3417 West Little York, Houston, TX., 77091

• Early Registration now through December 6, 2015, $200

• Late Registration after December 7, 2015, $240.00. Registration Deadline January 1, 2016

• For information contact Lillie Vega at Lill53@aol.com or Debbie Luquette at DRLMBA@hotmail.com.

ATTENTION: FOR POSTING ANNOUNCEMENTS PLEASE SEND COMPLETE INFORMATION TO: bulletin@stmhouston.org DEADLINE MONDAY 12:00 NOON

AVISO: PARA PUBLICAR ANUNCIOS FAVOR DE ENVIAR SU INFORMACION COMPLETA AL: bulletin@stmhouston.org ANTES DEL LUNES A MEDIODIA

Thanksgiving begins in October at our SVDP Food Pantry

Here is your shopping list: 1 Pancake Mix & Syrup 1 can Ham or Chicken 1 box Stuffing Mix 1 2lb. bag of Rice 1 box Instant Potatoes 1 pkg Gravy Mix 1 can Fruit Cocktail 1 can Green Beans 1 can Corn 1 can Cranberry Sauce 1 pkg Crystal Light 1 Dessert Mix/Jello 1 -2 new reusable Cloth Grocery Bags

Pack Everything in the Bag or Bags!

We begin distributions November 1st

Please bring your donations now! Donations can be dropped off at the Pantry

Tue & Thur from 9-10:45am & 1-3pm or at the Parish Office

Please do not leave food by the Adoration Chapel

Thank you for your support!

We can’t do it without you!

A World of Thanks...A World of Thanks...A World of Thanks...A World of Thanks...The Medical Mission Team would like to extend a hear^elt thanks to all who contributed

religious ar�cles and cards for the 2015 mission. Your efforts to

act as home missionaries will allow the team to hand out over

6500 items to those in need. Some�mes your items large and

small may be the only religious item these people own. Thank

you for helping our team bring the Catholic Faith to our less

fortunate brothers and sisters. Your dona�on allows us to aid

others not just physically but spiritually. May the Good Lord

bless you always. STM Helping Hands Medical Team

Diaper Drive Diaper Drive Diaper Drive Diaper Drive and Gabriel Project

On behalf of the Gabriel Project and Taralynn Mack, we’d like to thank the St. Thomas More community for coming together and assisting this ministry. We collected over $2,600 and at least 3 car loads of diapers, wipes, bottles and toiletries. With your donations we will be able to assist many women and their babies throughout the Diocese. We are beyond grateful for your generosity! May God bless each and every one of you!!

HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW BLUE BIN FOR DONATING YOUR GENTLY WORN CLOTHES TO THOSE IN NEED? St. Vincent DePaul Organization is in desperate need of clothes and shoes to help those people who shop at our thrift stores in Houston. The bin is located by Prinster Hall and is awaiting your generous donations. As the weather changes in the fall and winter, please consider donating warm clothes for adults and children. THANK YOU!

STM Sewing/Craft Guild

Thank you for your help in making the Oktoberfest Craft Booth such a success. We appreciate your donations and generosity. Now we are working on items for our Christmas Sale, December 5th- 6th. We’re meeting on Thursdays from 10a.m. until noon in Donovan’s Den. If you are unable to join us, please be working on your items at home. THANK YOU again for your continued generosity to our Parish & School. Contact: Margaret Schueler 713-666-1311 or schueler@bigplanet.com

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS October 25, 2015

Yearly Budgeted Offertory/ Ofertorio Anual $ 1,830,400.00

Weekend CollecAon/ Ofertorio Semanal (10/18/2015) WEEKLY/ Semanal FISCAL YTD/ Annual

Actual Collec�on/Colecta Actual 26,576.91 563,200.00

Budgeted Amount / Presupuesto 35,200.00 445,060.50

Over (+)/Under(-) -$ 8,623.09 - $ 124,640.50

AddiAonal CollecAons/ Colectas Adicionales: 2nd Collec�on: Propaga�on of Faith $ 3,953.90 Building Fund $ 29.00

Thank you for your con4nued generosity!!

ííGracias por su generosidad!!

Beth Strausser is a second grade teacher at

St. Thomas More Parish School. She has held

this role for the past nine years. She has a

Bachelor of Science degree from the

University of Pi,sburgh. She is married to

Jeff Strausser and has two children, successful St. Thomas More

graduates. She has been a member of the St. Thomas More

family for over 30 years. Mrs. Strausser enjoys needle work of all

kinds, especially kniAng. She enjoys traveling with her husband,

the outdoors, nature, the Pi,sburgh Steelers, and her Polish

heritage. She states “I love teaching at STM because teaching in

a Catholic school affords me the opportunity to teach in a Christ

centered community. The goal of educa�ng young children in

heart, mind, and spirit is paramount in each class, each day, and

with each family we serve.

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Beth Strausser es maestra de segundo grado en la Escuela

de St. Thomas More. Ella ha tenido esta posición por los

úl�mos nueve años. Ella �ene una Licenciatura de Ciencias

de la Universidad de Pi,sburgh. Ella está casada con Jeff

Strausser y �ene dos hijos, graduados de St. Thomas More

y muy exitosos. Ella ha sido miembro de la familia de St.

Thomas More por más de 30 años. A la Sra. Strausser le

gusta todo �po de trabajo con aguja, especialmente le

encanta tejer. Ella disfruta viajar con su esposo, el aire

libre, la naturaleza, los Steelers de Pi,sburgh, y su

herencia polaca. Ella dice “Me encanta enseñar en STM

porque enseñar en una escuela Católica me da la

oportunidad de enseñar en una comunidad centrada en

Cristo. La meta de educar niños pequeños de corazón,

mente y espíritu es lo más importante en cada clase,

cada día, y en cada familia que servimos.

This week around STM…. Sunday, October 25 7:30am Choir Bake Sale aaer Sunday Masses

9:30am RCIA (ENG)- St. Peter

10:00am Sacrament Sick-Church

2:00pm Young Disciples-Youth Center

2:30pm Spanish Bap�sms-Church

3:30pm Marriage Encounter (Spanish)-Prinster Hall

6:00pm Sp. Choir 7pm-St. Mary Monday, October 26 9:30 am Bible Study– Rectory 3:00pm Scout-Scout House

5:00pm Young Disciples-Youth Center

6:00pm ACTS Women Informa�on Mtg.-Prinster

R.C.I.A. (English) Rectory Conference Rm.

6:30pm Spanish Legion de Maria-Rm F

Scouts Rosary—Church

7:00pm Bible Study-Servant Hall

Sp. Evangeliza�on Team-Adult Ed. St. Peter Rm.

7:30pm Sp. Danza- Rehkopf

Apostle of the Cross– AE– St Paul

Tuesday, October 27 3:00pm Scou�ng– Scout House 6:00pm R.C.I.A. (English)-A.E.-St. Peter

7:00pm ESL– School

7:30pm Building and Grounds Commi,ee-Rectory

Wednesday, October 28 10:00am Bible Study– Servant Hall 3:00pm Scouts-Scout House

6:00pm Parishioner Assistance Ministry-Rectory

7:00pm Confirma�on Class 1-Youth Center

Confirma�on Class 2-School

R.C.I.A. (Spanish)-Youth Prayer Rm.

7:30pm Confirma�on Class 2 Parent Mee�ng-Servant Hall

Fishers– St. Peter

Legion of Mary –St. Paul

Sp. Choir 1– Church

Sp. Danza- Rehkopf

8:00pm Knights of Columbus-Prinster Hall

Thursday, October 29 9:30am Craa – Donovan’s Den

3:00pm Scouts– Scout House

6:30pm Bill Ledbe,er (Band Pract.)-Donovan’s Den

6:45pm Sp. Choir 7pm-St. Mary

7:00pm ESL– School

Combined Choir– Church

Bible Study– Servant Hall

7:30pm Word of Truth Bible Study– AE St. Peter Rm.

Apostleship of the Cross– AE St Paul

Friday, October 30 9:00am Pre-School Halloween Parade-Rehkopf Gym

3:00pm Scouts– Scout House

5:00pm Legion of Mary Jrs. (sp.)-Rm F

5:30pm Legion of Mary Jrs.(youth-sp.)-Donovan’s Den

6:00pm Scou�ng-Prinster Main Hall

6:30pm Overeaters Anon. – AE St. Peter

7:00pm Young Disciples H.S. (Social)-Youth Center

Sp. Choir 7pm-St. Mary

7:30pm Sp. Danza-Rehkopf

Saturday, October 31~~Happy Halloween!!!

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TRIGÉSIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

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Come to play Bridge and enjoy Fellowship! Tuesday, November 6, will be our next Bridge game day! All

card players welcome to join us in Donovan’s Den for a day of bridge; bring $1.00 and lunch, drinks

and snacks provided. The fun starts at 9:45 am, so

don’t be late!!!

STreaMliners’- October 2015 ********************************************************************

Nov. 14, Sat. STreaMliners’ Meeting – 10:00a.m. in Prinster Hall

Adults over 50 only!!! $15 dues are due for 2015 Entertainment: Vocalist, Cindy St. Cyr (Glenn Miller Songs ******Don’t forget to bring can goods for the STM Pantry!! Your toiletries for the LBJ Charity Hospital

Don’t forget your donation to our Christmas Charity “The 100 Club” Make out checks to:

ST. Thomas More Call Joyce Coles for more info @ 713-774-2628 ********************************************************************

Streamliners’ trips are open to all of STM’s families and friends!!!!!!!! For info: call Ed’s Tours at 713-723-2035

Compulsive eating is an illness...but There is a Solution! For more information on compulsive eating and the 12-step program of recovery: Overeaters Anonymous meets on Fri-days @ 6.30 p.m. in the Adult Education Building adjacent to the parish office. Contact Sarah Tighe @ (832) 801-3998 or email @ ssarahtighe@yahoo.ie if you have any questions.

St. Mary’s Seminary 2015 Sports Tournament

ARCHBISHOP’S CUP HOUSTON 2015

“DO NOTHING OUR OF SELFISH AMBITION OR VAIN

CONCEIT, BUT INHUMILITY CONSIDER OTHERS

BETTER THAN YOURSELLVES.” Philippians 2:3

ASSUMPTION SEMINARY VS. ST. MARY’S SEMINARY

SAN ANTONIO, TX HOUSTON, TX

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30: VOLLEYBALL 6:15 PM BASKETBALLL 7:30 PM (AT DUCHESNE ACADEMY) 10202 MEMORIAL DR. HOUSTON, TX 77024 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST: SOCCER 9:15 AM (ST. MARY’S SEMINARY SOCCER FIELD)