sunday, november 30, 2014

a welcoming catholic community devoted to living out and celebrating God’s Word and Sacraments by connecting people to Christ through faith, love, and ministry.

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November 30, 20141st Sunday of Advent

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RECONCILIATION 3:00 pm

SUNDAY8:00 am

9:45 am (TRADITIONAL CHOIR)

11:30 am (CONTEMPORARY CHOIR)

WEEKDAYS8:00 am

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PARISH

Advent Penance Service7:00 pm Wednesday, December 10

Set aside an evening to attend a spiritually meaningful service in the midst of Advent. Bring

your family, invite your friends and neighbors. If you have company visiting for the holidays, feel free to

bring them to the service.

Our Giving Tree: Assisting the Salvation Army with Gifts for the NeedyThank you for your continued support of this yearly event. We are known in the community for our generosity. Please have UNWRAPPED gifts back by: Sunday, December 7th

(or BEFORE).

• LABEL all packages with the tag you picked from the tree. Instructions will be provided.

• Remember, when a tag says, “Frozen,” it means toys from the movie by the same name!

Are you new to St. Thomas More? Would you like to know more about us?

Join parishioners Cheryl Stock and Sue Stofko, at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 6 as they lead an informational tour of our campus, beginning with the Church.

You will learn about: parish history, architecture, artwork, the chapel, where to park and our church ministries. There will be a walk through Spirit and Chelsea Centers. We wrap up with a question/answer period.

Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionMonday, December 8

8:00 am, 11:00 am , 7:00pm Masses

NEWSare youNEW?

WHAT TO EXPECT AT STM

WelcomingOur parishioners love meeting

new people and sharing their lives with others. You’ll also be greeted by some of the most welcoming

people you’ve ever met at a Church - and we’re not just talking about the

Hospitality Team.

Family-focusedIf you have children, they are

ALWAYS welcome to celebrate Mass with the community! In fact, our Church was purposefully built without a cry room because we want children at Mass. We also have a special family bathroom

with child-sized “facilities.”

Dynamic WorshipThroughout the Mass, you’ll be

encouraged and invigorated by the community’s full, conscious, and active participation in the Liturgy. Our community loves to SING!

The Word of God is proclaimed in a dynamic fashion. The homilies

are geared towards loving people where they are - and challenging them to become better Christians.

A CHURCH UNLIKE ANY OTHERThere’s so much more to talk about! Our Parish is a wonderful, dynamic

community and we welcome you to celebrate liturgy with us

this weekend!

It doesn’t matter if this is your first time, 50th time, or first time in 50

years - know that you always have a place to worship, and a community

to belong to at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

To learn more, visit, www.stthomasmoresrq.org/

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JOIN OUR PARISH To become a registered member of our community visit: www.stthomasmoresrq.org/registerOr contact Mary or Susan at the Parish Office at 941-923-1691.

Celebrating the Ministry of Fr. Larry Wrenn

Fr. Wrenn, ret i red from the archdiocese of Hartford, has helped at STM for several years, most recently as the regular celebrant for Saturday morning Masses. You also see him as a concelebrant at holiday and special celebration Masses and at penance services. He’s the quiet, slim one with silvery white hair and the quick, welcoming smile. Always positive, cheerful and eager to share experiences with parishioners, he exhibits an unusual humility (he’d never tell anyone about once having a single digit golf handicap - just that he doesn’t keep score today). But there’s more to know about him!

He is an internationally respected canon lawyer with a doctorate (JCD) from the Lateran University in Rome. In addition to his “regular” assignment as Officialis (the judicial vicar) for the Archdiocese of Hartford, he found time to write several textbooks relating to procedural and marriage law and to contribute articles to academic journals. He taught canon law courses during several summer sessions at Catholic University in Washington, DC. Always in demand as a keynote speaker and for prestigious academic lectures, he also served multiple terms as a consultant to the US Bishops’ Conference and to the Vatican’s Supreme Court (Signatura). The Canon Law Society of America awarded him their highest honors including designation as a lifetime member (an honor bestowed on only 4 members in the 20th century) and commissioning/publishing a Festschrift (a collection of articles from the international canon law community in his honor) to celebrate his retirement. And of course, he always filled in for weekend liturgies at the Cathedral in Hartford.

Fr. Wrenn was born in New Haven, CT, attended St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, CT and St. Bernard Seminary in Rochester, NY. He was ordained in 1953 and retired in 2003. He came to Sarasota in 1994, first enjoying golfing vacations, later as a seasonal and now a full-time resident. Today Sarasota and St. Thomas More are “home.”

Fr. Wrenn has chosen to fully retire, and will no longer be the celebrant for the Saturday morning Mass. We are very grateful that Fr. Wrenn has been with us these many years, serving the people of St. Thomas More. When you see him, please wish him well!

Intentions, Nov. 30-Dec. 6Sunday Fr. Michal 8:00am James Walsh Allan Stewart

Fr. Henry 9:45am Patrick Andrews Angie DiDomenico

Fr. Michal 11:30am John H. Schreiber Vera Muller

Monday Fr. Michal 8:00am Linda Corrado Michael LoRusso

Tuesday Msgr. McGovern 8:00am Rita Ebner Luis Felipe McCluskey

Wednesday Fr. Guarino 8:00am Guy & Ann DeMark Frank Odrowski

Thurs. Msgr. McGovern 8:00am Steve Suchanec David & Emily Ritzenthaler

Friday Fr. Michal 8:00am Judy Panzetta Bill McKenna

Saturday Fr. Dave 8:00am George Cullen Grace Saionz Fr. Henry 4:00pm Murphy Family, Living & Deceased Howard Boxley

Sunday Fr. Michal 8:00am Maureen, Nora & Margaret Sheahan Faust Canino

Fr. Henry 9:45am Maureen Wagner Dr. William Stryker

Fr. Michal 11:30am Agazio Giannini Martin Clisham

STAFFwho do i call?

Tom LelyoYouth MinistryChuck LynchSacristanSusan JacobsFront Office CoordinatorJoanne TararaChelsea CoordinatorPaul UrbanGrounds/Maintenance SupervisorRamon AlveroMaintenance/Set upJohn DriscollMaintenance/Set upFr. Don HenryPastor

OTHER STAFF

Fr. Michal Szyszka Parochial VicarSr. Judy BaldinoPastoral AssociateRev. Mr. Bob GaitensDeacon Rev. Mr. Kevin MonahanDeaconAlex DilanOrganist and Music DirectorCarolAnn Lovejoy-JessupExecutive AssistantDavid FelicianoParish AccountantMary MaxwellParish Secretary

SACRAMENTSFor more information about celebrating the Sacraments

of Baptism, 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion, Confirmation,R.C.I.A. or Faith Formation (Religious Education for grades K-10) con-

tact Sr. Judy at 941-923-1691 or [email protected] info about liturgy and sacraments visit:


Flowers & CandleFlowers in the sanctuary are given by Casiana Schmidt in

memory of beloved friend Anne Hilton.The sanctuary candle is lighted in memory of Rita Ebner Caste,

on the occasion of her birthday; given by her sisters, Janet Ebner and Marlene Todd.

The Advent candle is lighted during this first week of Advent in memory of Edward Radeke and the Radeke family.

Jim is our Director of Operations & Stewardship. He has a Masters in Pastoral Theology and certified in Non-Profit Management. He manages our 21-acre campus and our three large buildings including our beautiful church as well as three residences for clergy and religious.

As Fr. Henry’s “Right-Hand Man” he is also responsible for the human resources function for our staff and is the liaison working closely with our Finance Committee, Pastoral Council, Stewardship Committee and our Diocese. Jim is a “Servant Leader” who brings patience, compassion, and leadership to all business decisions affecting our parish.

January 1st is his fourth year anniversary in his important role here at St. Thomas More.

Contact info: 941-923-1691 or [email protected]

Jim Selinski

STEWARDSHIP

On this First Sunday of Advent, we are invited to examine our relationship to God as we prepare for the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is a time for us to deepen our connection to the Lord through various opportunities and paths.

As sinners we are expected to reconcile with God. In the Gospel from Mark, Jesus advises us to “Be watchful! Be alert!” The Lord is not speaking about next week, nor even the Christmas for which we prepare. This is something He expects us to do today, this instant.

Christ makes reference to a Master who, like God, leaves others in charge of His household. God expects each of us to be stewards of His household. He has left us His household, His Church, and we are supposed to build and maintain His Church. He has given us free will; in other words God has given us authority over the gifts He has given us.

Finally, He expects each of us to fulfill our role in His Kingdom. Stewardship invites every one of us to participate and to contribute to the good of the whole, our faith community — not next week, not just at Christmas, but now. “God is faithful, and by him you were called to fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” http://www.thecatholicsteward.com

Stewardship One who receives God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner, shares them with justice and love with others, and returns them with increase to the Lord.

Stewardship • is not about giving because the church has needs • is not about getting people to fill our ministries • is not about fulfilling some obligation to avoid guilt • is not about keeping up with our neighbors

Stewardship • is about understanding everything is a gift from God • is about knowing that God has given us these gifts for which to care • is about being aware that God expects us to share generously these gifts out of gratitude!

You are invited to be part of the Stewardship Committee. Learn new and exciting ways to introduce and build Stewardship within our parish.

Get involved! Contact Stewardship committee co-chairs: Meghan Layton 301-991-9821 or [email protected]; Dar Sery 941-926-2632 or [email protected] Jim Selinski, Director of Operations & Stewardship 941-923-1691 or [email protected]

GROUP

NEWS

Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors & Altar Servers: Contact Joanne Tarara: [email protected]. Written notice required by the FIRST of each month of away dates for the next month. If unable to serve, you must se-cure a replacement. Email Joanne for a substitute call list.

Hospitality Ministers: Contact Charles Ballschmieder: [email protected]. Written notice required by the FIRST of each month of away dates for the next month. If unable to serve, you must secure a replacement.

GET INVOLVED!CHILDRENChildren’s Liturgy of the Word (K-4th gr) meets during the 9:45AM & 11:30AM Masses.

Mini-Disciples (3yr-6yr olds) held during the 11:30AM Mass. Children invited to the Spirit Center for the duration of the Mass.

Faith Formation for K-10th graders To register, contact Sr. Judy 941-923-1691 or pick up a form at the Info Desk.

STUDENTSYouth Ministry for 6th-12th graders meets on Wednesdays from 6-8PM in the Spirit Center. Contact Tom Lelyo 941-374-6884

YOUNG ADULTSSmall groups have been meeting monthly! Contact Tom Lelyo for more details 941-374-6884.

MOMSMothers Circle continues on Wednesdays from 9:30-11AM in the Spirit Center. Contact Natalie Lelyo 215-620-1184

What a typical Wednesday looks like: 6PM - DINNER - yup we feed our students each week, 6:30PM - A C T I V I T Y/ M E S S A G E , 7:30PM - PRAYER

Get involved!For more information on how to join our Youth Ministry or become an adult team leader contact Tom Lelyo at 941-374-6884 -or- [email protected]

WED. IN THE SPIRIT CENTER! - All 6th-12th graders invited to participate!

Share your news!We love to support Catholic education! We are looking for news from any local Catholic school. If you have

any news such as academic acheivements or any other awards, contact Tom Lelyo at 941-374-6884 -or- [email protected]

CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS - we

want to know what you’re up to!

prayersmall groups

Centering

Contemplative Prayer

Thursdays @ 6:30 pm

in the Spirit Center

Ed Savoy

941-923-5706

Prayer Chain

Alice Lavitt

941-927-2647

Rosary

Weekdays @ 7:30 am

in the Church

Women at the Well

Micah’s Men

1st & 3rd Wednesdays

@6:30 pm in the Chelsea

Center

Roger Grenier

941-993-2908

MORE PRAYER


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More Prayer: Our prayer book of the Sick is located in the Chapel. Write your intention; be assured that those entered are prayed for daily.

Purple is the Color of AdventPurple has traditionally been the primary color of Advent, symbolizing

repentance and fasting. Purple is also the color of royalty, demonstrating the anticipation and reception of the coming King - Jesus Christ.

Pink (or rose) is a color of Advent, used during the third week of Advent. It represents joy or rejoicing and reveals a shift in the season away from repentance and toward celebration. A pink candle is lighted in the church Advent wreath at the beginning of the weekend Masses and pink vestments are also worn.

As we begin Advent, we light one candle in the midst of all the dark-ness in our lives and in the world, symbolizing our longing, our desire, our hope. Three “advents” or “comings” shape our desire: Jesus’s com-ing in Bethlehem; in the daily events of our lives; the second coming. When you wake up, each day this week, light your “inner candle” tak-ing a few moments to focus. Who among us doesn't have time to pause for a moment? “Lord, the light I choose to let into my life today is based on my trust in you. It is a weak flame, but I so much desire that it dispel a bit more darkness today. Today, I just want to taste the longing I have for you as I go to the meeting this morning, carry out the responsibilities of my work, face the frustration of some difficult relationships. Each morning this week, that momentary prayer might get more spe-cific, as it prepares us for the day we will face. • as we head to work • walk to a meeting • rush through lunch • take care of errands • meet with people • pick up the phone to return some calls • answer e-mail

MAKE AN ADVENT WREATH Each night, reflect on your day. Get in touch with the longing within. How did I prepare today? How am I or my family being invited to trust more deeply? How much more do we long for his coming to us, in the midst of the darkness in our world? Transform your evening meal with some kind of conversation together that lights a candle of anticipation in your lives. Don't worry if everyone isn't “good at” this kind of conversation at first. Remember, “Every-thing we do teaches.” And every night this week, be aware! Give thanks! Be grateful! Grow in your desire!

“Taken from Praying Advent, on Creighton University's Online Ministries web site: http://onlineministries.

creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html Used with permission.”

JOYFUL ANTICIPATION

St. Thomas More Women’s Club Christmas Luncheon

The Sarasota Yacht ClubJoh John Ringling Blvd. Sarasota

Monday December 8, 11:30 am

Name (s) and choice of entrée for each person: (Use back of form if necessary) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________Phone /Name of contact person____________________ Number of Member(s) @ $30_____ numbers of guest(s) @ $35_____Total Enclosed_______

Reservation Deadline: Monday, December 1st

Members $30 Guests $35 (Gratuity included) Wine $7 Per Glass, Cash Only

Entrée Choice: Chicken Marsala or Salmon with Honey-Ginger Includes salad, vegetable, dessert, coffee or tea. Include the entrée of choice for all attending

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ST. THOMAS MORE WOMEN’S CLUB Mail checks and forms to: STM Women’s Club c/o St. Thomas More Catholic Church,

2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231. Attention: Carole LevantiFor more information: Carole Levanti, 941-923-1363, email [email protected]

Joan Suddarth, 941-758-8600, email [email protected]

A musical program of Christmas songs will be provided by Hope Bymes, soprano soloist and Fulton Lewis, piano accompanist during dessert. Jewelry gift table – cash or check only

Reserved seating for tables of 8 or 10; all others open seating. Send forms and checks in one envelope.

Sponsored by Joan Suddarth and MaryJo Swenson



























ScoutingCub Scouts Pack 100Mondays - 6:00 pm in the Spirit Center. All boys ages 7-11 welcome!Pack Leader: Michelle Dunn 941-806-8133; [email protected]

Boy Scouts Troop 100Mondays - 6:00 pm in the Spirit Center. All boys ages 11-18 welcome! Troop Leader: Javier Aristimuño 941-232-8073; [email protected]

Girl Scouts Troop 780Thursdays - 6:00 pm in the Chelsea Center. All girls ages 5-18 welcome!Troop Leader: Virginia Lawlor 941-925-9832; [email protected])

Weekly Offertory

An update was not available at the time of publication. We will list November 23 and 30 in the next Bulletin.

Online gifts: www.

stthomasmoresrq.org/parishpay

Catholic Faith Appeal

Goal: $438,000.00

Pledged to date:$393,481.88 (89.84% of pledge)33.19% parish participation

An update was not available at the time of publication.

To make a gift to CFA: www.stthomasmoresrq.org/cfa

Checks should be made to “Catholic Faith Appeal” and placed in the collection basket or brought to the Parish Office.

Restaurant Nights benefit CFA

Let your server know you’re from St. Thomas More and 15% of your bill will be donated towards our CFA goal!

Sunday Beckham’s on the Trail 941-706-1654

Sunday & Monday Mattison’s 41 941-921-3400

Any evening The Italian Grill 941-966-6565

Remember/Honor Loved OnesOne of the highlights of Christmas decorations is the 7 foot poinsettia

tree, containing 70 poinsettias and 50 candles, standing proudly in our Gathering Area.

It will be a memorial tree, giving parishioners an opportunity to remember or honor a loved one through the sponsoring of a beautiful plant. We will publish a list of all who made a $20 contribution toward our tree, and the names of those chosen to be remembered or honored.

Mail or drop off your donation to the Parish Office: St. Thomas More Church, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231.

Checks are to be made payable to St. Thomas More Church. Please include, clearly printed and on a separate sheet, the name(s) of the person(s) you wish to remember or honor.

Catholic Social Teaching EDUCATION: Become familiar with the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching and how these precepts

call us to protect human life, stand with the poor and care for creation. They inspire us to work for greater charity, peace and justice as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus (we have hightlighted them in the past 4 bulletins).

DIRECT SERVICE: Reaches across boundaries of religion, race, ethnicity, gender and disabling conditions. It serves those who are poor and vulnerable by sharing one’s time and talent more generously with those in need at home and abroad. There are many ministries here at St. Thomas More doing direct service :Quilters, Growing through Grief, Arcadia Outreach, Helping Hands, Prison Ministry and more.

CHANGING SYSTEMS: Working to change the structures that deny people their dignity and rights as children of God. Advocating public policies that protect human life, promote human dignity, preserve God’s creation and build peace. The Peace and Justice Ministry at our parish has been working to change systems locally by its membership in SURE--Sarasota United for Responsibility and Equity. Other means of changing systems involve writing to members of Congress, voting and letters to the editor.

Get involved! Peace and Justice Ministry: Sue Morsiewicz 941-922-1257 or [email protected]

CALENDAR

Sunday, November 30 Concert Ticket Sales, Knights of Columbus Christmas Magnet Sales8:00am, 9:45am, 11:30 am Masses - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit CenterMonday, December 17:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Dody Martin 941-921-7830; [email protected])8:00am Mass - Chapel10:00am Quilters of St. Thomas More - Spirit Center (Bonnie Lagner 941-921-1261)5:30pm AA - Chelsea Garden Room6:00pm The Men of St. Thomas More Christmas Dinner & Meeting - Chelsea Center (Roger Grenier 941-993-2908; [email protected])6:00pm Cub/Boy Scouts - Spirit Center (Michelle Dunn 941-806-8133; Javier Aristimuño 941-232-8073)7:00pm Al-Anon - Chelsea Garden RoomTuesday, December 27:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Dody Martin 941-921-7830; [email protected])8:00am Mass - Chapel6:00pm Faith Formation - Spirit & Chelsea Centers (Sr. Judy Baldino 941-923-1691; [email protected])Wednesday, December 37:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Dody Martin 941-921-7830; [email protected])8:00am Mass - Chapel9:00am Christmas Decorating - Chelsea Center (Vi Klee 941-993-8432)9:30am Mothers’ Circle (Natalie Lelyo 215-620-1184; [email protected])1:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry - Chelsea Garden Room (Pat Lucke [email protected])6:00pm AA - Lancaster Room, Chelsea Center6:00pm Youth Group - Spirit Center (Tom Lelyo 941-374-6884; [email protected])6:30pm Micah’s Men & Women at the Well - Chelsea Center (Roger & Nancy Grenier 941-993-2908; [email protected])7:00pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal - Church (Alex Dilan 941-923-1691; [email protected])7:00pm Knights of Columbus Officers - Chelsea Center (Bob Haas 941-922-2536; [email protected])Thursday, December 47:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Dody Martin 941-921-7830; [email protected])8:00am Mass - Chapel9:30am Crafty Ladies - Spirit Center (Mary Hautanen 941-922-8892) 5:30pm Christmas Tree Decorating - Chelsea Center (Vi Klee 941-993-8432)6:00pm Girl Scouts - Chelsea Center (Virginia Lawlor 941-894-7975; [email protected])6:00pm Women’s Club Meeting - Spirit Center (Mary Jo Swenson 941-966-2731) 7:00pm RCIA -Chelsea Westminster Room (Sr. Judy Baldino 941-923-1691; [email protected])7:00pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal - Church (Alex Dilan 941-923-1691; [email protected])Friday, December 57:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Dody Martin 941-921-7830; [email protected])8:00am Mass - Chapel6:00pm AA - Chelsea Center Garden RoomSaturday, December 6 Concert Ticket Sales; Boy Scout Sales7:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel9:00am New Member Tour & Church History - Church and Campus (Cheryl Stock 941-320-2332; Sue Stofko (941-445-5422)4:00pm Mass - Church Sunday, December 7 Concert Ticket Sales; Boy Scout Sales8:00am, 9:45am, 11:30 am Masses - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit Center

Notre Dame Club of Greater Sarasota - Annual Club Mass & Brunch9:45 am Mass Sunday, December 7, Brunch at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club

Xavier University and Edgecliff College Alumni - Feast day of St. Francis Xavier11:30 Mass Sunday, December 7. Call John or Kay Maier at 941-320-8101 to R.S.V.P.

The Board of Directors of

The Men of St. Thomas MoreInvite you to their

Christmas Meeting6:00 pm, Monday, December 1

Featuring Entertainment by Our very own St. Thomas More G.O.D.D. Squad

Menu Prepared by Roger Grenier

Spiral Ham and all the “Fixins” you’d find at Mom’s

Spouses or significant others accompanied by a member - $9.00 All Others: $15.00

Reservations are a must!! Limited seating available

Members are asked to brighten the Christmas forchildren of prison inmates!

Bring an unwrapped toy with a $15 to $25 value.

This activity is sponsored by the St. Thomas More Women’s Prison Ministry

Call 941.993.2908 for reservations or click on the link below.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/men-meeting-dec-1-2014-tickets-

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Mingle More SinglesSingle and looking to have oodles of fun Florida adventures with other singles? Dancing, movies,

plays, boating, pot lucks, picnics on the beach are all on the agenda for group members.In the past two years, Mingle More, STM’s ageless SINGLES GROUP has grown from three members

to over 160 members! Call Tim at 941-806-8989 or Rob at 941-355-2159 to find out what wonderful event is happening next, or to request that your name be put on our roster and e-blast list.

Time is running out! Don’t forget to buy your STM Christmas Dinner and Dance ticket or you will miss all the fun! Order forms for registration and

dinner choices are available weekdays in the Parish Office.Join us on Saturday, Dec. 13 - 6:00 pm - A B.Y.O.B. Affair

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Placement/Scholarship Exam

Placement/Scholarship Exam on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, from 8-11 am. This exam is required for all incoming 9th graders who wish to attend CMHS in the fall of 2015.

The registration fee is $20. Register: call Assistant Principal Robert Lees at 941-371-4917, Ext. 111, or e-mail [email protected]. Online: www.cmhs-sarasota.org, click on Admissions, then on Request Information. Payment can also be made on the website.

Physicians and priests: inaugural gathering of the Holy Alliance

The Holy Alliance is being initiated by the national Catholic Medical Association to provide a forum for Catholic priests and physicians to come together. The quarterly meetings will have a faith-based presentation. From these discussions we hope to understand and address the major moral challenges confronting the medical profession and parish life.

Our inaugural gathering is Tuesday, December 2, 6:30-8:00 pm at the home of David and Mary Reardon in Naples. If you can join us, please RSVP to Dr. Steve Hannan 239-849-6908.

STM Night at The Players Theater 7:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 18

Parishioner Marcella Levin is organizing a group from our parish to see “A Christmas Story, The Musical,” featuring our 11:30 am Sunday Mass Cantor, Debbi White.

Tickets are $17.50 each (payable to The Players Theater) and are available to the first 30 parishioners who contact her. For details, contact Marcella Levin at 941-364-9354.

Casserole Club This group of men, widowers, married and single, meet on the last Monday of the month at noon for lunch at various restaurants. We meet to enjoy cama-raderie and to support widowers reminding them they are not alone, are part of our community and to keep them involved in parish life. Send Jack Dyer your email address so he can in-form you of the restaurant the group will be going to and answer your questions. Contact: Jack Dyer: [email protected] or (941) 921-4901.

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