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 Friday – noon • Saturday - 8:15 AM

DEV Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday - 12:01 AM through Saturday 4:00 PM

ROSARY Daily - 7:00 AM • Friday evening - 7:00 PM

- - items are due to the Parish by at 4:00 PM. Please email your items

January 21, 2018

S T. T H O M A S M O R E Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Website: www.thomasmorespokane.org January 21, 2018

Parish Staff Phone 466-3811 Pastor Fr. Pat Kerst Ext. 208 pkerst@dioceseofspokane.org Parochial Vicar Fr. Jose Jaime Maldonado R. Ext. 204 jmaldonado@dioceseofspokane.org Parish Deacons Deacon Douglas Banks Ext. 315 dougbanks@thomasmorespokane.org Deacon Tom Heavey Ext. 200 theavey@dioceseofspokane.org Amy Nelsen, Director of Religious Ed. Ext. 206 anelsen@dioceseofspokane.org Jennifer Siira, Business Manager Ext. 201 Jsiira@dioceseofspokane.org John Oss, Music Director (H) 939-9919 Traci Loewen, Bulletin Editor Ext. 200 receptionist@thomasmorespokane.org

School Staff Phone: .............................................................. 466-3811 Deacon Doug Banks, Principal ........................... Ext. 315 Maureen Durheim, Academic Vice Prin. ............ Ext. 326 Jim McCollum, Student Affairs, Vice Prin.…………..Ext. 322 Mary Heavey, Secretary ..................................... Ext. 313 Preschool ............................................................ Ext. 431

Ministry Contacts Pastoral Council Chair Tim Kassa 467-1862 Finance Council Chair Brian Mather 710-0686 Adoration Sue Millersmith 467-0671 Altar Society Terry Hahn 487-0432 Boy/Cub Scouts Tom Brasch 342-0944 Catholic Daughters Joy Gilbert 325-234-7706 Family to Family Miriam Devaney 466-0740 Helping Hands Jim Voelker 459-6172 High School Youth Shad Gallaway 251-1793 Knights of Columbus Hung Lam 217-1170 Ministry Coord. Traci Loewen 466-3811 Prayer Chain Mary Bolka 466-0531 Senior Explorers Linda Zollinger 467-4843 St. Elizabeth’s Sue Huss 466-2010 St. Martha’s Lane Klees 939-5059 St. Vincent de Paul Dick Bolka 934-7662 Ushers Steve Tiarks 344-9289

Monday 22: Tuesday 23: Rosary Makers, 1:00 PM Knights of Columbus 1st Degree, 6:00 PM Wednesday 24: Game Day, Noon Catholic Scripture Study 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM Thursday 25: School Mass, 9:00 AM Catholic Scripture Study, 1:00 PM Friday 26: Saturday 27: Mass at 4:30 PM 8th Grade Chinese Dinner Sunday 21: Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM If you have any questions about any of the above activities, call the Parish Office at 466-3811.

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.

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USHERS/GREETERS FOR JANUARY Sat. 4:30 P.M. Kenneth La Grandeur & Jim Chatfield Sun. 7:30 A.M. Linda & Gene Plett 9:00 A.M. Connie Darnell & Cliff Hana 11:00 A.M. John Hoffman & Sons 7:00 P.M. Ward Family

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS FOR THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday, January 27: 4:30 PM Sacristan: Jim Huss Sue Trautman, Joan & Dick Pelkie, Jerome

Simmer, Lyn Miller-Mccray Lector: Brian Mather Sunday, January 28: Sacristan: Jack Louie 7:30 AM John & Christine Hoffmann, Dennis & Beatrice

Wolf, Barb Goold, Joyce Becker, Suzanne Abbott

Lector: Jim Weston 9:00 AM Sacristan: Dan Loewen Erin & Matt Kloes, Cindy & Chad Anderson,

Tom Machtolf, Martin Weber, Bryna Schell Lector: Pat Michels 11:00 AM Sacristan: Dan Loewen John & Cindy Omlin, Dean & Tish Dunn,

Marion Roderick, Michelle Proctor, Marie Smith Lector: Allan Shandera 7:00 PM Sacristan: Chaundra Ward Bradley Ward Lector: Jocelyn Beaumont

Altar Servers for Next Weekend: Saturday, January 27: 4:30 PM Alexa Mather, Luke Watts, Maggie Frana Sunday, January 28: 7:30 AM Jack Groshoff & Madona Dean 9:00 AM Andrew Hollands, Sophia Schwab, Kathleen Daley 11:00 AM Jacob & Sofia Mark, Justin Pichette 7:00 PM Simon Ward & Lily Mena

Income Budget—YTD Received—YTD

Envelopes & Plates $357,541.00 $378,367.00

Needed Weekly: $12,329.00 Received 01/14: $8,821.00 Mailed in: $2,928.00 Auto Withdrawal: $25.00 Total Received: $11,774.00

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“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”

“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).

Attention Parishioners: The 2017 Contribution Statements were sent out to those who contributed $250 or more last year. If you have not received one and would like one, contact Jen in the Parish Office at 466-3811, ext. 201.

Attention Ministers of the Altar You will be receiving a new schedule soon that will run from February 4 thorough March 31. Let us know if you don’t receive this within the

next week or so. Also, if you find you cannot serve at one of the

Masses you have been assigned, it is your responsibility to find a replacement.

Thank you!

Attention Parishioners:

Fr. Jose will be helping with Masses in Brewster this weekend, so thank you to Fr. Dan Barnett for helping us out this

weekend.

Attention parishioners: Drop your palms from last year off in the box in the back of the church. Please re-turn them by Sunday, February 11 so we

can burn them by Ash Wednesday which is February 14.

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Youth News

K-8th Grade Religious Education will

resume this Sunday, January 21, 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Newcomers are welcome!

Sacramental Prep Classes: For children 2nd grade and above who have not yet celebrated First Reconciliation, or received Confirmation and First Eucharist. Future Class Dates: January 31, February 28, March 28.

First Eucharist is Saturday, April 21 at 10:00 AM.

Mark your calendars for our Lenten Adult Study Sessions. We will have classes on Thursdays: February 22, March 1, 8, & 15. Watch the bulletin for more details.

Do you know someone who has expressed an interest in becoming a Catholic? Maybe you just want to learn more about the Catholic faith? Our RCIA classes are

now in session. Call Sharon or Al Pry at 466-5951 if you would like to know more about the Catholic Faith.

High School Youth

Northside Catholic Youth (9th-12th grade) will meet every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30pm in the high school youth room at

Assumption Parish. Contact: Shad Gallaway 509-251-1793 Youth-Ministry@hotmail.com We will resume meeting on January 23!

Adult Faith Formation

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Knight of the Month Dennis McElveen

Officer’s Meeting: First Tuesday of the Month General Meeting: Third Tuesday of the month

4th Degree will be on January 25 at 6:00 PM in the Library.

Knight’s Corner

♦ Feb. 2-4: Retrouvaillle—for any couple who would like to rediscover their marriage and improve commu-nication. Call 520-4118

♦ Feb. 13: St. Al’s Altar Society Luncheon and Card Party, Noon, Call 487-4632.

HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN

Stop by the PACC after Mass today for coffee and donuts. Thank you

to the STM school children for hosting this weekend.

Planning a Wedding? To schedule an appointment for marriage preparation, please contact a parish priest at least four months in advance of setting a date.

♦ February 14: Ash Wednesday Silent day of Prayer: “Give UP or Give In”, Fr. Garcia

♦ March 1: Lenten Silent Day of Prayer, Bishop Daly

♦ March 26-28(Women) & March 29-31(Men): Holy Week Retreat, Fr. Jeff Putthoff from the White House Jesuit retreat in St. Louis, Missouri

To register for any of these events, call the IHRC at 448-1224 or go to www.ihrc.net

Thank you to all of our loyal parishioners and businesses who have advertised on the back of our

bulletin this year. Because of their generosity, we have been able to have our bulletin printed for FREE and in COLOR! Please take the time to look over the list of

businesses on the back of the bulletin and thank them for their support to our Parish by supporting their business. Also, if you would like to advertise your company or business, please call Sheila Miller at

1-800-616-4138.

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center

Attention Parishioners: Sorry...But your priests do not have access to the list of Catholics

at any of our hospitals. Federal guidelines known as HIPAA prohibit access...so the only way we know that you are hospitalized is if you let us know. Please let the Parish Office know when you

are entering any of the hospitals for treatment.

Flocknotes If you have signed up for Flock-

notes, please make sure you signed up for the right “St.

Thomas More Parish”. It has come to our attention that some of you have signed up for anoth-

er St. Thomas More Parish. Please check the following in-

structions to make sure you are in the right place! We don’t

want you to miss out on receiv-ing the correct Mass times, holy day Masses, weather alerts, etc.

Please follow the instructions carefully, it is case sensitive, so

type as shown.

• Text: StThomasMore to 84576 from your phone and follow the prompts. (It is case sensitive so type as shown.)

• Be sure to check the “Parishioner” box, along with any ministry group that you are involved.

You can always call the Parish Office to verify if we have you in our system.

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Sunday, January 28 After All Masses

Support our Seminarians and bring your family to

breakfast!

Senior Explorers Informational Meeting Washington, D.C. Trip January 30, 4:30 PM,

Library

Mark your calendars for this next informational meeting.

$1,000 per person will be due at this time, or $500 on 1/30

and then $500 on 2/28. Deacon Doug will update us on

the latest plans.

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PRAYER CORNER

Please pray for those who are ill in our Par-ish 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 January 22: Mon. 7:30 A.M. Joan Sanders & Family Tue. 7:30 A.M. Millie & Francis Gamache Wed. 7:30 A.M. Joan Sanders & Family Thur. 7:30 A.M. Sr. Celine Steinberger Fri. 7:30 A.M. Linda Zollinger Sat. 7:30 A.M. Laverne Mary Dunn & Kathleen Cosgrove Schilling

4:30 P.M. Terry William Shaver Sun. 7:30 A.M. Deceased Rochon Family Members

9:00 A.M. Eugene Secco 11:00 A.M. STM Parishioners 7:00 P.M.

ADORATION New Year, New You! Think about giving an hour of your time this new year with the Lord in prayer. Stop by for a visit and/or volunteer for one of our permanent hours needed: Thursdays 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM

3:00 AM to 4:00 AM

Call Sue Millersmith at 467-0671 if you can help.

Put Your Faith in Action! Your voice can help the Catholic Church more effectively advocate on key issues in Olympia, such as abortion, the death penalty, fighting poverty, and improving safety for all schools. Serving as the common voice of the Catholic

Bishops of Washington State, the Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC) advocates for public policies

that promote life and justice. All Catholics are strongly encouraged to join the WSCC Catholic Advocacy Network. Sign up today to receive important alerts and easy access for communicating with your state legislators. Just go to

the WSCC website:

www.theWSCC.org

And click on “Join Our Advocacy Network.”

TO: All Friends and Supporters of St. Thomas More Catholic School FROM: Douglas Banks RE: Ponder, Procure, Provide!!!!!!!!!!! Help! We need your connections!!!! The 39th Italian Dinner and Auction is February 24, 2018. I am making a special plea to all our past alumni and parish community – we all know someone – who could provide items for our auction – they just need to be asked by someone they know. Please help us continue to make this auction as great a success as last year. Maybe even your Ministry group would be willing to do something as a group. What you say? A dinner for 6 or 8 with a special theme, or perhaps a progressive dinner, or put together a basket for of all next year’s school supplies (our list is on the website) that can be purchased, concert tickets, GU tickets (that would be a miracle)….the contributions are only limited by the imagination. Gift Certificates from a place you go to often and know the people……….Passes to amusement areas………a new craze among the older children is laser tag and paintball, do you know some-one who can provide introductory passes…sporting events, camps, trips to Seattle Seahawks new stadium………..air miles for free tickets to put with packages… Antiques, artwork……….and on and on. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE…help us out with donations for the Auction and support our school ministry. Thank you!!!

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St. Thomas More Catholic School is one of the preeminent PK-8 schools in Spokane. Our students are empowered and encouraged to reach their full potential as unique creations of a loving God. If you are interested in our school, contact Deacon Doug Banks at 466-3811, ext. 315.

8th Grade Labor Force: Our 8th Graders are working hard to earn money for their trip to Washington, D. C. this spring! Call them if you need help around the house! Call Deirdre Grieshaber at 290-1013. What’s Happening: 28: Catholic Schools Week begins

Mark Your Calendars! STM Italian Dinner and Auction

Saturday, February 24 This year’s theme: “Ohana”

Get out your favorite Hawaiian shirt and join the fun!

To register for the Men’s Conference and to receive the group rate:

After you log on to dioceseofspokane.org, list St. Thomas

More Parish under “Group”. The “Group Leader” is Al Pry.

Don’t Miss Out: