2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231 | Phone 941.923.1691 | Fax 941.923.1692 | parish@stthomasmoresrq.org | www.stthomasmoresrq.org

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 2/3, 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

At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit.

He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” Today’s Gospel: Luke 10:1-9

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

Dear St. Thomas More Friends,

“I used to live where I am not any more.

And now I am where I have never been before..”

Words cannot express my gratitude for the myriad of ways you have touched my life in the last three years. You have welcomed me into your lives to share in your greatest joys and your deepest sorrows.

You have truly enriched my priesthood by the way you live your faith. It has made me more conscious of how I need to live my

faith. What a great privilege it has been to be a part of such a faith-filled family.

Peace,Fr. Michal SzyszkaSs. Peter and Paul the Apostles Parish 2850 75th Street West Bradenton, FL 34209

Żegnaj, Ojciec Michal. Bóg będzie z wami.(Farewell, Father Michal. God be with you.)

The weekend of July 9-10, we will have a reception for Fr. Michal following each Mass. Take time to stop and talk to Fr. Michal. Share a story, give him a hearty handshake or hug and wish him well in his new assignment.

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

Monday Fr. Joe 8:00am Roger & Nancy Grenier - Happy Anniversary! Tuesday Fr. Joe 8:00am +Jim Madigan +Bob Schmidt

Wednesday Fr. Dave 8:00am +Souls in Purgatory +Jim Mruzek & +Linda Kramer Thursday Fr. Dave 8:00am +Giuseppe Picone +Dorothy Boynton

Friday Fr. Joe 8:00am +Angela Cianciulli-McAlonie +Faust Canino

Saturday Fr. Dave 8:00am +Dr. Jonathan Greco Ed & Terry Sabo - Happy 50th Anniversary! Fr. Michal 4:00pm +James Matthews +Casey & Joan Olkiewicz

Sunday Fr. Michal 8:00am +Margaret Ryan Morton +Ernest Neuman Fr. Michal 9:45am +Johnnie Bruno +Susan Klemm Fr. Michal 11:30am +Maria I. Giannini +Nate & Joanne Galfo

+ denotes deceased person(s)

We offer our intentions in prayer at Mass: July 3 - 10

Liturgical MinistriesIf you are an Altar Server, Lector, or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and know that you will be away, contact Joanne Tarara: tarjmt1@verizon.net.

If you are a Hospitality Minister, contact Charles Ballschmieder: cjball01@verizon.net. 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 25/26, 2016: $14,387.71 St. Vincent de Paul: $ 204.00Peter’s Pense: $ 1,133.00

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 $ 16,979.48Received to-date $157,131.92

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

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.

Thank you - St. Vincent De Paul Thrift StoreA big thank you to all St. Thomas More parishioners and friends for your generous support of our St. Vincent de Paul Sarasota Thrift Store. We are located nearby: 2711 Mall Drive (in Gulf Gate). Please note we will NOT be accepting any donations July 5-August 15. Our store will still be open Tuesday-Saturday from 9-4 and we invite you to come see our wonderful merchandise and really great prices. Take a break from the heat and stop in and see what treasures you can find--shopping here helps us help others.

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

FR. MICHAL SZYSZKAPAROCHIAL VICARMICHAL.T.SZYSZKA@GMAIL.COM

STAFF

SR. JUDY BALDINOPASTORAL ASSOCIATESJBALDINO@AOL.COM

REV. MR. BOB GAITENSDEACONINFO@STTHOMASMORESRQ.ORG

ALEX DILANORGANIST & MUSIC DIRECTORSTMRTW@GMAIL.COM

PEGGY NARDIHEALTH MINISTRY COORDINATORPEGGYSTM@ AOL.COM

LEILAND THERIOTINTERIM YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR YOUTH@STTHOMASMORESRQ.ORG

CAROLANN LOVEJOY-JESSUPEXECUTIVE ASSISTANTCAROLANN@STTHOMASMORESRQ.ORG

DAVID FELICIANOPARISH ACCOUNTANTACCOUNTANT@STTHOMASMORESRQ.ORG

MARY MAXWELLPARISH SECRETARYMARYM@STTHOMASMORESRQ.ORG

SUSAN JACOBSFRONT OFFICE COORDINATORCHELSEA2506@AOL.COM

JOANNE TARARACHELSEA COORDINATORCHELSEACENTER@STTHOMASMORESRQ.ORG

RAMON ALVEROMAINTENANCE SUPERVISORMAINTENANCESTM@AOL.COM

JOHN DRISCOLLMAINTENANCE/SET UPMAINTENANCESTM@AOL.COM

FR. JOE CLIFFORDPASTOR FRJOESTM@GMAIL.COM

JOHN & LUCY KOITSCHSACRISTANSINFO@STTHOMASMORESRQ.ORG

REV. MR. DAVID WAGNERDEACONINFO@STTHOMASMORESRQ.ORG

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. Here are our members: Denise Carthew Lou Caravella Patty Caravella Bob Ferkenhoff Marie Miles Peggy NardiConsider being a part of a wonderful, caring ministry, contact Denise Carthew @ 859-684-8583.

Parish Pancake Breakfast Sunday July 17Please join us!On Sunday, July 17, the parish will hold a pancake breakfast in the Chelsea Center from 8:30 - 1:00am.

The breakfast, which will include pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee, is sponsored by the Parish and prepared and served by the Knights of Columbus. Donations to defray the cost of the meal will be accepted but not required. Join us for a Sunday family meal and fellowship together.

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.

Congratulations Graduates!Andrew Aul - graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Pittsburgh, PA attending the Community College of Allegheny County - grandson of Fran PannetonJake Aul graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Pittsburgh, PA attending the Community College of Allegheny County - grandson of Fran PannetonRachel Aul graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Pittsburgh, PA - attending Pennsylvania State UniversityTatum Ford - graduate of Manatee High School - attending The University of South Florida in Tampa - granddaughter of Randy & Diane Smith Emme Halloran - graduate of Aurey Kell High School, NC - grandaughter of Fran Panneton Nicholas Harty - graduate of Three Oaks Grade School, Estero, FL - attending Paul Lawrence Dunbar Middle School, Bonita Springs, FL - grandson of Rosemarie CaninoMegan Klamert - graduate of Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music & Dance - granddaughter of Al & Pat KlamertBrian Kruk - graduate of Ashton Grade School - attending Sarasota Middle School - son of Lori & Dennis KrukLinda Carole Levanti - Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina, GreensboroPage E. Levanti - graduate of Riverview High School, Sarasota - attending Florida State UniversityJudah Kairos Lee - Kindergarden graduate of Green Acres Preschool, Lake City, FL - grandson of Ellen T. Lawrence-LeeAlyssa McGarry - graduate of Stockton University, NJ - Continuing to medical school - granddaughter of Irene McGarryAiden Murphy - graduate of Willis Elementary School, Bradenton, FL - attending Nolan Middle School, BradentonJohn Lawrence - graduate of Sarasota Military Academy - grandson of John & Carol MurrayStevie Peacock - graduate of Princeton University waith aa degree in Near Eastern Studies - daughter of Mary PeacockRachel Rutledge - graduate of Mills College in Economics with honors, Oakland, CA - granddaughter of Bob & Nancy RutledgeJack Schemmel - Riverview High School in the IB program - attending the University of Maryland - son of Joel & Toni SchemmelRyan Solenske - graduate of Rahway Elementary School, NJ - attending Madison Middle School, Rahway, NJ Elizabeth Swain - graduate of Stockton College, NJ with a degree in Health SciencesIan James Szafranski - Eighth grade graduate of St. Gregory’s Catholic School, San Mateo, CA - grandson of Carol & Stan SzafranskiAnthony Traina - graduate of Cooper Union with a degree in chemical engineering - remain at Cooper Union to complete his Masters degree - grandson of Joanne & Charlie BallschmiederConnor Walsh - graduate of Michigan State - grandson of Linda & Tom Walsh

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, 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.

Tuesday, July 57:30am Pray the Rosary - Church 8:00am Mass - Chapel

Wednesday, July 67:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel1:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry - Chelsea Garden Rm. Pat Lucke 941-927-3419; pblucke@comcast.net; Marie Scott 941-927-53526:00pm AA - Chelsea Bavaria Rm.7:00pm Knights of Columbus Officers - Chelsea Westminster Rm. Dan Bulinski 941-556-9673; danb6002@comcast.net

Thursday, July 77:30am 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 stmrtw@gmail.com

Friday, July 87:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel1:00pm Card Ladies & Mah Jongg - Chelsea Lancaster Rm.6:00pm AA Meeting - Chelsea Bavaria Rm.

Saturday, July 97:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel 11:0 am Knights of Columbus - Spirit Center Dan Bulinski 941-556-9673; danb6002@comcast.net12:00pm Outside Group Event - Chelsea Center4:00pm Mass - Church

Sunday, July 108:00am Mass - Church9:45am Mass - Church11:30am Mass - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit Center

This Week at St. Thomas More

JoinusonTuesday,July19thforEarlyBirdDinnerattheDocksideWaterfrontGrillinVenice(oldMarker4)

OnTuesday,July19th,MaryHillsishostinganearlybirddinnerattheDocksideWaterfrontGrillinVenice.TheDocksideWaterfrontGrillusedtobeownedMarker4andisnowpartoftheGeckofamilyofrestaurants.Therestauranthasanamazingwaterfrontview.TheDocksideWaterfrontGrillislocatedat509NorthTamiamiTrailinVenice.Guestsand/orspousesarewelcome.

Pleasearriveat4:00pm.Foodselectionwillbefromtheregularmenuandgenerallyselectionsrangebetween$10and$20.Individualcheckswillbeprovided.Drinksaretwoforone.

PleaseRSVPforthiseventbyFriday,July15th.

PleaseRSVPtoPatBucci:patbucci@gmail.com(preferred)or908-32-0727andleaveamessage.IfyouhaveaquestionIwillemailaresponseorreturnyourphonecall.Thankyou!

Join us on Tuesday, July 19, for early-bird dinner at the Dockside Waterfront Grill, 509 North Tamiami Trail in Venice (old Marker 4). It will be hosted by Mary Hills.

The Dockside Waterfront Grill used to be owned by Marker 4 and is now part of the Gecko family of restaurants. The restaurant has an amazing waterfront view. Guests and/or spouses are welcome to attend.

Please arrive at 4:00 pm. Food selection will be from the regular menu and generally selections range between $10 and $20.

Individual checks will be provided. Drinks are two for one.

Please RSVP for this event by Friday, July 15 to Pat Bucci: patbucci@gmail.com (preferred) or 908-32-0727 and leave a message.

Women’s Club NewsThe Women’s Club of St. Thomas More is busy putting together pro-grams for the 2016-2017 year. Please consider joining us for an ex-citing year filled with lunches, speakers and interesting events.

If you have any questions, please contact our President, Rita Toole at 631-786- 1851 or rrtoole7@aol.com. You may also contact our Membership Committee co-chairs, Pat Blasko at 910-200-0543 or beachbum217@bellsouth.net or Pat Cesare at 941-926- 0589 or patstmwc@gmail.com.

STM Women’s Club Membership Form For July, 2016 - June, 2017

Name___________________________________________________Date________________

Address_________________________________________City/Zip______________________

Home Phone______________Cell Phone________________E-Mail_____________________

Dues are still only $20 a year. Please make checks payable to STM Women’s Club and mail to:STM Women’s Club c/o St. Thomas More Catholic Church

2506 Gulf Gate Dr., Sarasota, FL 34231.