Parish Office: 868-2666 Fax: 868--3765

Campus Ministry: 868-2666 ext. 113

Email: stmdurham@comcast.net

Website: stmdurham.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmdurham

SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00 - 4:30 pm or by appointment.

Baptism: Call office to register for class & date of celebration.

Marriage: Call office to schedule appointment at least six months prior.

Anointing of Sick: Call office anytime.

Inquiries & Reception in Catholic Faith (RCIA): Call Roberta ext. 115.

First Communion, First Reconciliation & Youth Confirmation:

Call Director of Faith Formation at ext. 117.

For parish registration information call 868-2666.

PASTORAL TEAM Ext.

Pastor & Catholic Chaplain:

Very Rev. Andrew W. Cryans, V.F. 112

andrewstm@comcast.net

Rev. John P. Rosson– Assisting Priest

Pastoral Minister/RCIA: Roberta MacBride 115

stmpastoralmin@comcast.net

Campus Minister: Regina Smick-Attisano 113

unhstm@gmail.com

Director of Faith Formation: Ann McGurty 117

stmfaith@comcast.net

Middle School Youth Minister: Regina Attisano 117

stmmsfaith@gmail.com

High School Youth Minister: Felicia Sperry 117

stmHSYM@gmail.com

Finance/Office Administrator: Bindy Curtis 116

stmfinance@comcast.net

Administrative Assistant: Ann McGurty 110 stmdurham@comcast.net

Maintenance: Patrick Murphy 110

StThomasMaintenance@gmail.com

SUNDAY LITURGIES

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 & 11:15 am

UNH Student Mass: 5:00pm (Only when in session)

WEEKDAY LITURGIES

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 12:10 pm Mass times could change due to funerals. Call the office to confirm.

Beware of SCAMS!

Please call the office if you receive a

suspicious e-mail, phone call, etc.

April 24th-25th Fourth Sunday of Easter Saturday, 5pm – Clarence Reinig Sunday, 9am – Elizabeth Beranek

Sunday, 11:15am – Kevin Manley (1st Anniversary)

May 1st-2nd Fifth Sunday of Easter

Saturday, 5pm – Teodoro de Villa , Meynarda Santiago &

Rosette Santiago-Hizon

Easter Sunday, 9am –. Pasquale Carpiniello

Easter Sunday, 11:15am – Penelope Stetson

Welcome Child of God!

No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, No matter your personal history, age, income, background, gender, race, ethnicity or spirituality, or marital situation,

No matter your own self-image of holiness or virtue, You belong to Jesus Christ and you belong to us!

You are invited, accepted and respected here at the Parish of Saint Thomas More.

Take our hands, Lord Jesus, leading us in courage to confront with courage the forces which oppress and divide. Take our hearts, Lord Jesus, and open them to the truth which will set others free.

Accompany us on our way, Lord Jesus, as we seek to share our Roman Catholic faith and life in your Spirit.

April 25 2021

Fourth Sunday of Easter

CHURCH OF SAINT THOMAS MORE A Community of Parish & University Ministry

PO Box 620, Durham, NH 03824; 868-2666; stmdurham@comast.net

MASSES & OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK:

Public Masses this weekend at Saturday 5pm

Sunday 9am, 11:15am, 5pm Mass Weekday Mass Mon, Tues & Wed 12:10pm

(Call the office to confirm)

Office hours:

Mon, Tues & Thurs: 9am - 3:pm and Wed : 9:00am -1:00pm Food Pantry: Thurs 4-6pm. STMPantry@gmail.com

April 24th-25th Fourth Sunday of Easter

Reading I: Acts 4:8-12

Reading II: 1 John 3:1-2 Gospel: John 10:11-18

May 1st-2nd Fifth Sunday of Easter

Reading I: Acts: 9:26-31

Reading II: 1 John 3:18-24

Gospel: John 15:1-8

FOOD PANTRY

We want to thank all of our Food Pantry volunteers for their dedication and service to our community.

Thank you to all who have donated to our Food Pantry, during this Easter season, it is greatly appreciated!

Food donations are always appreciated. Please drop off at the Student Center between the glass door entrance.

Canned meats/fish other than chicken or Tuna

Dry pasta other than Spaghetti

Tomato Paste

Volunteers needed for the Food pantry (must be age 18+).

If you can help, please contact Cindy Racic at STMPantry@gmail.com

Welcome to Our Parish Public Masses Saturday-5pm; Sunday- 9am, 11:15am & 5pm Student Mass

(when University is in session)

The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is still in effect.

Masks and hand sanitization, and social distancing are required. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available.

ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO SERVE IN MINISTRY AS AN USHER OR LECTOR?

For more information and training, Please call Roberta MacBride at 868-2666 Ext 115 or email

stmpastoralmin@comcast.net or

Ann McGurty at 868-2666 Ext. 110 or stmdurham@comcast.net

Catholic Charities Annual Campaign

May 1-2, 2021 at St. Thomas More Church

Parish Goal for 2021-2022: $12,500

Catholic Charities NH: Your Impact Continues.

Your support of Catholic Charities NH has helped create a better path forward for more than 130,700 New Hampshire residents over the past year through emergency assistance, mental health counseling, senior support services, support for homeless veterans and so much more. As the demand for services – and calls for help – continue to rise, it’s because of you that Catholic Charities NH is able to help those facing hardship and crisis build the lives they want to live. Visit www.cc-nh.org/everything to make a gift and see the many ways it’s put into action.

Thank you in advance for your support!

STM SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

COULD YOU FILL AN IMMEDIATE NEED?

The Parish needs a depository safe (or “drop safe”) to enable us to better comply with Diocesan financial guidelines and maintain good/safe management practices relative to the processing of monetary contributions made to the Parish throughout the week. The drop safe we need would be front loading with one door, have a digital lock and be able to be mounted to the floor or wall. The dimensions would need to be approximately 14”wide x 14” deep x 20” high. This type of drop safe would cost between $300 and $500, depending on the specific features and supplier.

If you would like to help with all or part of this need, please contact Fr. Andy or Bindy at the Parish Office.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

Welcome UNH Students

UNH CATHOLIC STUDENT ORGANIZATION NEWS

Reminders for the remaining Spring 2021 semester: Each Wednesday evening from 7:15pm to 8:30pm the group meets with a virtual meeting or in person meeting option. Contact Kersten at kem1077@wildcats.unh.edu to receive the Zoom link or specifics about the in person meeting place. The last meeting is May 5. Weekly updates are also sent each Monday; to be added to this list, contact Julianne at je1045@wildcats.unh.edu. Sunday Student Mass—the 5:00pm Mass is focused on our UNH Campus Ministry—please join us.

CSO Saint Corner— Feeling overwhelmed and a little bit stressed? These saints will help you get centered again and achieve inner peace: Saint Juan Diego, Saint Therese of Lisieux, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and St. Frances de Sales who said, “the same Eternal Father who cares for you today will take good care of you tomorrow and every day of your life.”

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STM Card Ministry Continues!

Do you know someone who will be uplifted by a greeting; who is alone; sick or recovering

from surgery; grieving the loss of a loved one; celebrating a birthday/anniversary; etc.? Contact Roberta MacBride at stmpastoralmin@comcast.net and Card Ministry will be in touch. Donations of cards and stamps are also appreciated.