weekend of june 25/26, 2016

2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231 | Phone 941.923.1691 | Fax 941.923.1692 | [email protected] | www.stthomasmoresrq.org

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 25/26, 2016

We are 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.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231 • 941-923-1691 • www.stthomasmoresrq.org

PICNIC!Lots more pictures on our website:stthomasmoresrq.org

Parish InformationConfessions 3:00 pm (Saturday, in the Chapel)Saturday 8:00 am and 4:00 pm MassesSunday 8:00 am Mass, 9:45 am Mass, 11:30 am Mass (Contemporary choir)Weekdays 8:00 am Mass Office hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - weekdays

Good-bye for now. That’s the long and short of it. When we moved to Sarasota in 2012, Lori, my wife of 38 years and I were intent on making Florida our permanent home. Our whole family was now here and we had a grandson to spoil rotten and love with abandon. We joined St. Thomas More after looking at all the Sarasota parishes. More accurately, we were sucked into the spirit that everything about St. Thomas represented to us. In 2014, when the Bishop assigned me to our parish, we were delighted. We were overwhelmed by the welcome, support, and love of the people who built “a house of living stones.”

At virtually the same time that my ministry began at STM and we were getting into a rhythm in our lives, deep challenges beset our family and my career role changed – requiring me to be in Hartford, CT regularly each month. Travel and family challenges only allowed me to serve at STM at weekend Masses (only one leg of the diaconate stool). Soon the travel and the time at STM on weekends became a burden to my family. I asked Fr. Joe for a leave of absence from active ministry in the fall of 2015.

Travel has increased to where most of my time is spent in Hartford and the company recognized the need for me to relocate. So I convinced my family to move there, allowing us to be together. They understood and agreed. I started the process only to come to the conclusion just recently that nobody’s heart was into moving once again. So where are we now? I will be in Hartford nearly every week for the 3 years until my retirement. I am coming out of official retirement as a deacon in the Archdiocese of Hartford and returning to St. Thomas the Apostle where I will be able to minister in a variety of ways during the week and every other weekend when I do not return home to Florida.

In 3 years, God willing, I will retire and return to Florida to be a full time husband, father and grandfather. I will also request faculties in the Diocese of Venice and hope to be active in a parish for as long as I am able; maybe Fr. Joe will put in a good word for me. From the bottom of my heart I will tell you how much I’ve missed being a part the dynamic and purpose-filled Christian community of St. Thomas More. You have something very special and I know Fr. Joe and parish leadership will uncover new and exciting ways for STM to radiate the presence of the risen Christ to all. Please pray for me and my family as we chart this new course. Peace and God’s blessings be with you. - Deacon Kevin Monahan

Sunday Fr. Dave 8:00am +Dorothy Harmon +Dominic Armocida Fr. Henry 9:45am +Margaret Ambrose +Susan Klemm Fr. Henry 11:30am +Alfred Nardi +Frank Czajkowski

Monday Fr. Henry 8:00am +Gabriella Totti +Stephen J. Zavada, III Tuesday Fr. Henry 8:00am +Angela Cianciulli-McAlonie +Jim Madigan

WednesdayFr.Dave 8:00am +GeneHoeffler +Robert Ditmars Thursday Fr. Dave 8:00am +Anthony Keane, Jr. +Jim Madigan

Friday Fr. 8:00am +Angela Cianciulli-McAlonie +Brendon Trider

Saturday Fr. 8:00am +Beatrice Coleman +Gene Halter Fr. 4:00pm +Thom Suddarth +Marjory Ramsdell

Sunday Fr. 8:00am +Lawrence Maclellan Fr. 9:45am +Margaret Ambrose +John DiRocco Fr. 11:30am +Colombina Baez +Georgie Gaitens

+ denotes deceased person(s)

We offer our intentions in prayer at Mass: June 26 - July 3

Liturgical MinistriesIf you are an Altar Server, Lector, or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and know that you will be away, contact Joanne Tarara: [email protected].

If you are a Hospitality Minister, contact Charles Ballschmieder: [email protected]. Please let Joanne or Charles know your away dates.

Written notice of your changes is required the 1st of each month. If you are scheduled and cannot make it, you are asked to please find a replacement from our list.

Altar Flowers & Sanctuary Candle The month of July is available

for you to : √ Honor a loved one

√ Celebrate an anniversary√ Remember a friend

Flowers will be placed before the altar; the sanctuary candle will be lighted

above the Tabernacle.Contact the Parish Office

@ 941-923-1691

Consider being a part of the our family: the parish of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Registration forms are located in the Gathering Area, at the Parish Office and online at stthomasmoresrq.org/register

OffertoryJune 18/19, 2016: $16,323.50 St. Vincent de Paul: $ 180.00Father’s Day: $ 21.00

If you give by check, please take a moment to write your envelope number in the memo section of the check - even if you will be placing it in your offertory envelope. It helps speed the offertory counting process.

Have you established online giving in the parish through ParishPay? It is an easy way to give and not worry whether or not you have offertory envelopes. Visit www.parishpay.com to set up an account with St. Thomas More Parish.

Catholic Faith Appeal2016 Goal $352,000.00 Pledged to-date $196, 309.48 Received to-date $154,421.92

Checks payable to: Catholic Faith Appeal Online gifts: stthomasmoresrq.org/cfa

Prayer GroupsCentering Contemplative Prayer Thursdays 10:30 am in the Bavaria Room

Spirit of Love Prayer Group 2nd Monday, 2:00 pm in the chapel

Rosary Weekdays 7:30 am in the church

Women at the Well & Micah’s Men 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 pm in the Chelsea Garden Room

Bringing the Body of Christ to Catholics at home Would you like to be part of a very rewarding ministry at St. Thomas More? Those who cannot be with us in Mass, who are homebound for any number of reasons, can be one with our community through the Sacrament of Holy Communion -- right where they live.

Days and times are flexible and we will match you up with people living near you! Please consider being the hands and feet of Christ to those in need. Get involved! Contact: Peggy Nardi at 941-966-8082.

We will begin our summer office hours Tuesday, July 5

and end Labor Day, September 5.

The office will be open from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

Beginning July 5, the Parish Office will close 12:00 - 1:00 pm for lunch.

FR. MICHAL SZYSZKAPAROCHIAL [email protected]

STAFF

SR. JUDY BALDINOPASTORAL [email protected]

REV. MR. BOB [email protected]

ALEX DILANORGANIST & MUSIC [email protected]

PEGGY NARDIHEALTH MINISTRY COORDINATORPEGGYSTM@ AOL.COM

LEILAND THERIOTINTERIM YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR [email protected]

CAROLANN LOVEJOY-JESSUPEXECUTIVE [email protected]

DAVID FELICIANOPARISH [email protected]

MARY MAXWELLPARISH [email protected]

SUSAN JACOBSFRONT OFFICE [email protected]

JOANNE TARARACHELSEA [email protected]

RAMON ALVEROMAINTENANCE [email protected]

JOHN DRISCOLLMAINTENANCE/SET [email protected]

FR. JOE CLIFFORDPASTOR [email protected]

JOHN & LUCY [email protected]

REV. MR. DAVID [email protected]

The Good Shepherd Ministry needs you!

Good Shepherd Ministry members support those in our parish who are in the midst of difficult life experiences. As we expand this caring ministry, we are in need dedicated people who are interested in providing a helping heart to others (see the article on the next page.)

Our next meeting will be this Monday, June 27 @ 1:00 pm in the Chelsea Garden Room. Stop by, check us out and see what we are all about! Join a great group of people: Denise Carthew Lou Caravella Patty Caravella Bob Ferkenhoff Marie Miles Peggy NardiQuestions?Contact Denise Carthew @ 859-684-8583.

On the Bulletin CoverThe Tanzania picnic, held on Sunday, June 12, was a great success! More than 300 parishioners enjoyed great food, great music and wonderful, colorful informational displays about Tanzania. All learned of our partnership with our new sister parish: The Cathedral of The Sacred Heart in Tanzania, in the Diocese of Iringa.

The Tanzania project ledership: Stan Muessle, along with fellow travellers Charlie O’Donnell, Kathy Howard and Terry Houlihan.

HEART TO HEART – for STM Parishioners in NeedIf you are in the midst of a difficult life experience and in need of support, consider calling the Good Shepherd Ministry of STM. Fellow parishioners are available to those who are confronted with a serious Illness or perhaps recovering from recent surgery or hospitalization. We are also here for those among us who may be suffering from a loss or having difficulty coping with aging or other burdensome life experiences.

Don’t go it alone. Call Denise Carthew of The Good Shepherd Ministry at 859-684-8583 and allow a fellow parishioner to share your burden.

Is there a graduate in your family?Congratulations to all the graduates of our parish! Whether graduating from pre-school, grade school, middle school, high school or college, you have our sincere congratulations.

We have extended the deadline 1 week to publish your family member’s graduation information! Call the Parish Office at 941-923-1691.

A good time was had by all at the Men of St. Thomas More season-ending barbecue, Monday, June 20.

Cave Quest Vacation Bible School, August 1-5

Preschool to Grade 5

Register online @ stthomasmoresrq.orgReligious Ed tab - drop down menu to: Vacation Bible School - download paperwork to register your child or children

Volunteers needed! Call the Parish Office @ 941-923-1691

Sunday, June 268:00am Mass - Church9:45am Mass - Church11:30am Mass - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit Center

Monday, June 277:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel10:00am Quilters of STM - Spirit Charity Rm. Bonnie Lagner 941-921-12612:00pm Good Shepherd Ministry - Chelsea Garden Rm.5:30pm AA Group - Chelsea Bavaria Rm.6:00pm Cub/Boy Scouts - Spirit Center Devin Slegeski 586-292-6346; [email protected] Ari Malatlian 941-350-0027 [email protected]:00pm Al-Anon - Chelsea Bavaria Rm.

Tuesday, June 287:30am Pray the Rosary - Church 8:00am Mass - Chapel

Wednesday, June 297:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel9:30am Mothers’ Circle - Spirit Center6:00pm AA - Chelsea Bavaria Rm.

Thursday, June 307:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel9:30am Crafty Ladies - Spirit Center Faith Rm. Mary Hautanen 941-922-889210:00am Quilters of St. Thomas More - Spirit Charity Rm. Bonnie Lagner 941-921-126110:30am Contemplative Prayer - Chelsea Bavaria Rm. Ed Savoy 941-923-57067:00pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal - Church Alex Dilan 941-923-1691 [email protected]

Friday, July 17:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel1:00pm Card Ladies & Mah Jongg - Chelsea Lancaster Rm.6:00pm AA Meeting - Chelsea Bavaria Rm.

Saturday, July 27:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel 4:00pm Mass - Church

Sunday, July 38:00am Mass - Church9:45am Mass - Church11:30am Mass - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit Center

Monday, July 4 - INDEPENDENCE DAYPARISH OFFICES CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY8:00am Mass - Chapel5:30pm AA Group - Chelsea Bavaria Rm.7:00pm Al-Anon - Chelsea Bavaria Rm.

This Week at St. Thomas More

TAKE FIVE FOR FAITH: May your eyes be bright

“One day we will learn that the heart can never be totally right if the head is totally wrong.” This teaching by Martin Luther King Jr. illuminates the Gospel saying about the need for light. If we see clearly, we will know what to do. If we learn to think past opinions and can be motivated beyond personal comfort, we will find our way all the way to the truth. King also said: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Love is the lamp that brightens every eye.

“The lamp is the light of the eye. If your eye is sound, your whole body will be filled with light.”- Diocesan Publications UBP 2016

I will commit to pray this prayer every day for 9 months

from now until Christmas:

Jesus, Mary and Joseph,

I love you very much. I beg you

to spare the life of the unborn baby

that I have spiritually adopted who

is in danger of abortion.

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Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

Register online for monthly reminders and details about your spiritual baby’s growth at

www.dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife.

Diocese of Venice Respect Life 1000 Pinebrook Road

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Legal help available for needy - Cenacle Legal Services Inc., a not-for-profit legal aid organization in partnership with the Diocese of Venice, is now serving the legal needs of its income eligible clients in South Sarasota County. Without regard to an individual's creed, race, age, sex, disability, ethnicity or status in the U.S., it serves individuals who meet eligibility guidelines and whose legal needs pertain to elder law, consumer rights, juvenile law (except delinquency), landlord-tenant issues, and Veteran's rights. Attorneys volunteer pro bono.

To request an appointment, call 941-244-0308 or email [email protected]. Cenacle Legal Services offices are located at 237 N. Nassau St., Venice.

Did You Know? - Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. annually serves about 40,000 people in need in the ten counties of Southwest Florida. The agency has 31 service locations throughout the diocese that offer a variety of programs. Catholic Charities depends greatly on volunteers to help administer assistance to clients. Volunteer opportunities are always available. Please consider becoming a Catholic Charities volunteer and make a positive impact in someone's life.

Email [email protected] or visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or call 941-488-5581 to find out about volunteer opportunities.

9th Annual Youth Conference - Ave Maria University is hosting its annual Youth Conference the weekend of July 15 -17. All high school-age youth from incoming freshman to outgoing seniors are invited to a weekend of faith, fellowship and music.

The cost is $175 per person, includes lodging, meals and fees. For information, call 239-348-4725, email [email protected], or visit www.avemaria.edu/news-events/conferences.

Women’s Retreat - Join Women of Grace Founder and President Johnnette Benkovic at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria for a weekend of discovery and personal encounter with the merciful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, the weekend of August 5-7. Call 800-558-5452 for information/register.

Events, programs and more in the Diocese of Venice

Clothing Donations requested - Sr. Ann of the Catholic Charities ministry to migrant workers is asking for donations of toddler clothes, up to size 6. Donations can be brought to the Parish Office weekdays, 8:30 am- 4:30 pm.

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