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WEEKEND MASSES Saturday: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM DAILY MASSES: 7:30 AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Thursdays – 4:30 PM • Saturdays - 8:15 AM
DEV Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday - 12:01 AM through Saturday 4:00 PM
ROSARY Daily - 7:00 AM
- - items are due to the Parish by at 4:00 PM. Please email your items
April 14, 2019
S T. T H O M A S M O R E Palm Sunday
Website: www.thomasmorespokane.org April 14, 2019
Parish Staff Phone 466-3811 Pastor Fr. Pat Kerst Ext. 208 Parish Deacons Deacon Douglas Banks Ext. 315 Deacon Tom Heavey Ext. 200 Office Staff Valerie Barnes, Director of Religious Ed. Ext. 206 Jennifer Siira, Business Manager Ext. 201 John Oss, Music Director Ext. 200 Traci Loewen, Bulletin Editor Ext. 200 Jim Huss, Receptionist Ext. 200
School Staff Phone: ............................................................... 466-3811 Deacon Doug Banks, Principal ........................... Ext. 315 Maureen Durheim, Academic VP. ..................... Ext. 326 Jim McCollum, Student Affairs, VP…………..Ext. 322 Mary Heavey, Secretary ..................................... Ext. 313 Jen Siira, Preschool Director .............................. Ext. 201
Monday 15: Light Weigh, 5:00 PM Tuesday 16: Rosary Makers, 1:00 PM Knights of Columbus, 6:00 PM Wednesday 17: Game Day, Noon Thursday 18: No Morning Mass No Confessions Holy Thursday Mass, 7:00 PM Adoration in the PACC until midnight Friday 19: No Morning Mass
Stations of the Cross, Noon Parish Office Closes at Noon Good Friday Service, 7:00 PM
Saturday 20: No Morning Mass
No Confessions Easter Vigil, Mass at 8:00 PM Sunday 21: Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM No 7:00 PM Mass on Easter Sunday. If you have questions about any of these events, call the Office.
The diocese is committed to helping victims/survivors of sexual abuse and to protecting children and
vulnerable adults. Volunteers who supervise other volunteers who work with minors and vulnerable adults
are required to report any suspected abuse by others they supervise. Contact: Roberta Smith,
Victims Assistance Coordinator (509) 353-0442 Office Phone or (509) 998-8340 Cell. You may also go to the
Diocesan website. http://www.dioceseofspokane.org/safe-envirnoment.
Baptism: Go to our parish website to fill out the proper paperwork. After we receive your information, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
Marriage: To schedule an appointment for marriage preparation, please contact a parish priest at least four months in advance of your desired wedding date. Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office to request a priest. If the call is after hours, you will be prompted on how to proceed.
Hearing assistance is available during liturgies at FM 89.1
The readings for Palm, or Passion, Sunday are the most dramatic of the whole year. They recount the entire story of Christ’s death from Holy Thursday through Good Friday. One of the unusual aspects of this week’s Gospel reading is that it is the one time during the year when all of us take part in proclaiming the Word of God by participating in the Gospel reading.
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USHERS/GREETERS FOR APRIL Sat. 4:30 P.M. Ken LaGrandeur & Jim Chatfield Sun. 7:30 A.M. Gene & Linda Plett 9:00 A.M. LuLu Capponi & Steve Tiarks 11:00 A.M. John Hoffman & Sons 7:00 P.M. Ward Family
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS NEXT
WEEKEND: Saturday, April 20: 8:00 PM Sacristan: Greg Riddle Mary Bolka, Sue Trautman, Chaundra
Ward, Brad Ward, Louanne Hausmann, John Hausmann
Lector: Grant Becherini Sunday, April 21: 7:30 AM Sacristan: Jack Louie Cecelia Frank, Claude Frank, John
Hoffman, Christine Hoffman, Barb Goold, Suzanne
Lector: Jocelyn Beaumont 9:00 AM Sacristan: Martin Weber Luke Machtolf, Paul Machtolf, Mary Liguori,
Katie Grainger Lector: Jeremy Zener 11:00 AM Sacristan: Jerry Simmer Jim Huss, Dennis Schell, Ann Hart, Katelyn
Doan Lector: Cat Roe 7:00 PM NO MASS
Altar Servers for Next Weekend: Saturday, April 20: 8:00 PM Isaac Teo & Danielle Knutson Sunday, April 21: 7:30 AM Lucy & Simon Ward 9:00 AM Reagan, Evangeline & Jack Louie 11:00 AM Nathan Doan, Keng Xiong & Bryna
Schell 7:00 PM NO MASS
Stewardship
Budget YTD Received YTD
Income $525,128.00 $544,965.00 Needed Weekly: $12,808.00 Received 04/07: $12,270.00 Mailed in: $1,332.00 Auto Withdrawal: $1,415.00 Total Received: $15,017.00
“Put His Will in Your Will!” Clause for Christian Will
I give, devise, and bequeath to St. Thomas More Catholic Parish-Spokane, a Washington non-profit corporation
(description of gift).
How many times have you heard someone make a disparaging comment about Jesus or our Catholic
faith? How did you react? Do you remain quiet not to cause a disturbance? Or, do you remain quiet because you believe people will think negatively about you? Pray for the courage to speak up and
enter into a respectful dialogue when the opportunity arises.
Collection for the Catholic Church in the United States
Mission is at the heart of the our Catholic
Faith. The Collection for the Catholic Church in the United States provides a
way to build up the Church in rural and isolated regions of our country. This one
collection takes the place of six that would otherwise be held at various times throughout the year. Although the
Collection for the Catholic Church in the US supports national ministries, the
Diocese of Spokane receives meaningful grants from both the Catholic Homes
Missions and Black and Native American Missions. These grants support different
ministries at the local level. Please use the envelopes that you receive in the mail to
make your contribution to the World Missions Collection.
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Northside Catholic Youth Ministry Serving all students in grades 6-12
All nights are held at Assumption Parish, 3624 Indian Trail Road.
September 2018 – April 2019 Tuesday Nights 6:30-8:30pm
High School - Meets below the parish office north of the church. Shad Galloway @ 251-1793 Middle School (Edge) – Meets in the Assumption
Gym. April 16: Turn, Turn, Turn
Rich Hansen @ 217-7945
Join us! Register online or in the Parish Office.
Kindergarten through 5th Grade meet on
Sundays from 10:05 AM to 10:55 AM.
Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Contact Al or Sharon Pry at 466-5951.
FORMED Pick of the Week FIND THIS AND MUCH MORE AT
THOMASMORESPOKANE.FORMED.ORG
High School Youth Group If you are in 9-12th grade please join our group!
Please contact Athena Gaunt [email protected] or 360-927-2001
Mark your calendars for the Francis Youth Institute for Theology and Leadership, June 23-29. This
program inspires high school youth to consider vocations in theology and ministry in service to the church, community, and our common home. Go to
www.gonzagaedu/FYIGonzaga for more information.
Confirmation & First Communion Sacramental Prep Class Dates:
6:30 PM
April 24
May 11 is Confirmation and First Communion with the Bishop.
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Knight of the Month: Roger Devaney
General Meeting: Third Tuesday of the month
Knights’ Corner Coffee and Donuts Join your fellow parishioners for coffee and donuts in the PACC
following Mass today. Volunteers are needed for today.
Other Happenings
♦ St. Aloysius Gonzaga Altar Society Card Party, 4/23, 12:30 PM, $5, call Lucy at 489-0676.
♦ Bereaved Mother’s Day Mass & Tea, 5/4, 10 AM-1 PM, St. Joseph’s Colbert, a time to honor mothers and their children who have died, call 953-5987 to register.
♦ Catholic Renewal Ministry Conference, 5/5-6, “How to Pray for Healing and Achieve Results”, G Prep, catholicrenewalministry.org
♦ Retreat on Defending the Faith, 6/21-23, Trent Horn
♦ Weekend Retreat on Everyone’s Call to Holiness, 8/16-18, Fr. Anthony Ciorra
To register for any of these events, call the IHRC at 448-1224 or go to www.ihrc.net
Immaculate Heart Retreat Center
2019 Sacred Liturgy Conference Gonzaga University
May 28-31 This year’s theme is
“The Living Waters of the Eucharist”
Sponsored by Schola Cantus Angelorum The largest liturgical conference in North America is open to anyone interested in
the treasures of the Catholic liturgy. Register now at
www.sacredliturgy conference.org Or email:
Back to the Basics A spiritual backpacking retreat with
Fr. Semple
Are you looking for time to unplug? A time to enjoy the outdoors? A time for dedicated prayer, reflection and sacraments?
Where: 10 miles along the Kettle Crest Trail from Barnaby Butte to Sherman Pass. What: Daily mass, prayers, confession, talks, good fellowship and of course hiking. When: June 27-29, three days, two nights. Who: Intermediate and Advanced backpackers (attendees will be responsible for their own meals and gear) over 18 years of age only, please. How: Email inquiries to Father Richard Semple before June 5th at [email protected]
Check out the following Catholic Charities Events:
· 11th Annual Gala, 5/10, 5:30 PM,
Davenport Hotel, this fundraiser benefits their services and programs in Eastern Washington. · Donations needed for Rising Strong: They are in need of large furniture items and household goods. · Faith Journey: Space is still available for faith-based tour of the Oberammergau Passion Play and tour, call 358-4257.
Please note: The Parish Office will close at Noon on Good Friday and
will also be closed on Easter Monday.
It’s Not Too Early! Get your Team Together
Start Warming Up…
STM Knights of Columbus Annual Golf Tournament &
Social June 1, 2019
Wandermere Golf Course
Sign up at www.kofcstm.org
This summer there will be 3 members of the Pastoral Council completing their terms of service. If you would like to
be considered for service on the Council (a 3-year term), or if you know
of someone you think would serve well, please let Fr. Pat know.
Heart of the Nation TV Mass For the Homebound
KAYU CH. 29 (Fox28) at 6:00 AM & KAYU Channel 282 (My 29 antenna
TV) at 9:00 AM Is someone you know unable to join us at church during this holy time of Lent and Easter? For the faithful at home or in healthcare settings, the Heart of the Nation Sunday TV Mass brings spiritual comfort and
blessings of joy-filled hope in our Risen Savior. Mass is also available to watch online at www.HeartoftheNation.org
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Please pray for those who are ill in our
Parish and for those who are dying or who have died. Never doubt the
power of prayer! If you would like to add someone to our prayer chain, call Mary at 466-0531 or
Pat at 466-3163.
Week of April 15: Mon. 7:30 A.M.
Tue. 7:30 A.M. Wed. 7:30 A.M. Thur. 7:30 A.M. No Morning Mass Fri. 7:30 A.M. No Morning Mass Sat. 7:30 A.M. No Morning Mass 4:30 P.M.
Sun. 7:30 A.M.
9:00 A.M. Cindy Rompel 11:00 A.M. STM Parishioners
7:00 P.M. No Evening Mass
ADORATION Lent is a great time to stop by our Adoration chapel to find peace...St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta has stated, “The fruit of silence is Prayer, the fruit of prayer is
Faith, the fruit of faith is Love,...the fruit of love is Service, the fruit of service is Peace.” St. Padre Pio’s words, “Confide your needs to Him, along with those of others.” The following time slots need volunteers: Call Sue at 467-0611 if you can help.
Mondays: 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM Tuesdays: 1:00 AM until 2:00 AM, 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM
Wednesdays: 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM Thursdays: 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM
Family Holy Hour, Tuesdays, 7:00 PM,
STM Chapel
You are invited to join us in praying for ourselves, our families, or friends.
We pray the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Eucharistic songs before the Blessed Sacrament for all prayer petitions people have requested in our prayer petition book, the parish prayer chains, or those that are placed in the Tuesday night prayer
petition basket.
End of Life Seminar: A Good Steward Plans The Diocese of Spokane ,the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Washington and Holy Cross Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services is hosting an End of Life Planning Seminar. This seminar is April 27, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. at STM. There is no charge and breakfast pastries will be provided.
Topics to be included are: end of life issues, preparing your will and estate, and planning your funeral and burial. To register for this event, please contact Shannon Kestell at the Catholic
Diocese of Spokane at [email protected] or at 509-358-7343.
Pick up a flyer in the vestibule for more details!
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Rules For Fast and Abstinence on GOOD FRIDAY Fasting is required for those between the ages of 18 to 59 on Good Friday. A proper
fast means only one full meal a day with other meals limited. Abstinence from meat is required for everyone 14 and older on Good Friday.
Thursday, April 18:
Holy Thursday, Mass at 7:00 PM (Collection will be taken for St. Vincent de Paul Society of STM and you may
bring your donations for Operation Rice Bowl)
Friday, April 19:
Stations of the Cross, Noon Good Friday Service at 7:00 PM
Parish Office closes at noon
Saturday, April 20: Easter Vigil, Mass at 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 21:
Easter Sunday: Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 11:00 AM
NO 7:00 PM Mass on Easter Sunday
Monday, April 22: Easter Monday, Parish Office Closed
*Please note: Adoration closes at noon on Holy Thursday and reopens after the
morning Mass on Easter Monday. No morning Masses or Confessions April 18-21.
Special Request for Financial Help
Fr. Luta Nsubuga, formerly a Parochial Vicar of St Thomas More Parish, is currently serving as a pastor of 3 parishes in Okanogan County. One of those parishes, St. Francis in Tonasket, is in need of new heat pumps for their church and parish hall– both have
failed in the past several months, and repairing them is no longer practical given the amount of need and the age of the
units. This a small, low-income parish comprised primarily of agricultural workers, and the cost of replacement of these units (about $16,000) is beyond their reach. Fr Luta is asking if there
is any St. Thomas More parishioners who would be willing to help them out and contribute to the cost of these heat pumps. If you might be interested, or would welcome more information,
please speak with Fr. Pat. Thank you.
