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Mass Schedule
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM 9:00 AM
11:30 AM
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM
Holy Days 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
New Nursery Schedule
Nursery available in room 3 at the Parish Center only during the 9:00 AM Mass
on Sundays. (Children ages 6 months to 4 years are welcome)
Parish Mission Statement
We, the members of Saint Thomas More
Parish, are a family of Christians led by the
Holy Spirit in communion with the Catholic
Church.
We dedicate ourselves to proclaiming and
living the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
We devote ourselves to sharing our faith,
strengthening family bonds, promoting social
justice and growing in love. We commit to
each other through prayer and action.
February 14, 2016
Readings: First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13 Gospel: Luke 4:1-13
LLC 248 3015 E Creek Rd www.stmutah.org Office Hours
Sandy, UT 84093-6575 Mon-Thu 9:30 am — 5:00 pm
Contact List Enclosed Friday 9:30 am—1:00 pm
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NEW SAINT THOMAS MORE DAY
CARE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Center Director will supervise a daycare program of 25 children, ages 3+. The Center will operate 7am-6pm, Monday thru Friday. This position is full-time, and is supplemented with part-time Daycare Child Care Workers.
Child Care Workers will attend to children in a daycare program of 25 children, ages 3+. The Center will operate 7am-6 pm, Monday thru Friday. This position is part-time. For more detailed information, please visit our web site
http://www.stmutah.org/jobs
Event Rentals Did you know you can reserve and rent rooms, the parish hall, gym and even the foyer for private events? Reservations are required at least 15 business days ahead of time to comply with our liability insurance needs. Please contact the office if interested, and we will be sure to put any rental monies to good use!
Every Friday of February and March until Good Friday
Good Friday, March 25
All Catholics 14 years and older are to abstain from all meat on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent, unless a particular Friday is a solemnity.
All Catholics who are between the ages of 18-59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. (Canon #1252)
Fasting permits one full meal and two lesser meals, which combined are not greater than the full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted.
1st Sunday of Lent "The devil said to him... 'All this will be yours, if you worship me.'" Jesus faced temptation, like we all do. His forty-day fast in the desert wasn't full of supernatural consolation and delight. He was subject to "every temptation" and when the forty days were over, "he was hungry." In other words, he was human. Jesus' divine nature didn't cancel out his human nature. He faced struggles just like we do--both physical and spiritual--in his body and his soul. As we see in today's Gospel, the strategy Jesus used to fight these physical and spiritual battles was to immerse himself in God's word. To silence the devil during this fast, Jesus quoted Scripture. He rooted himself in these eternal truths, relying upon them in his moments of trial. And these sacred words had a dramatic effect. Every time Satan tried to seduce him with a new promise, Jesus responded with a Bible verse. And each time, Satan was silenced and had to try a new angle. Finally, when all the devilish angles had been tried, "the devil departed from him for a time." Jesus won the victory using the weapon of God's word. As we enter into the season of Lent, we can be armed in the same way. We now embark upon a battle against our own pride, sloth, and greed as we commit to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Ultimately, we are working to put God first, instead of bowing down to our selfishness and our desire for comfort. The devil would like nothing more than to see us "worship" him in these ways. But, instead, let's be equipped to proclaim--and to live--the words Jesus himself used: "You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve."
February 14
PRESIDENTS DAY—FEBRUARY 15
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
Sacraments
Confessions Saturdays 4:00 PM or by appointment
Baptism Required parent class for first time parents
Please call the parish office
Marriage By appointment
Six months prior notice required
9:30 AM—5:00 PM, Monday-Thursday
9:30—1:00 PM Friday
Rev. John Evans 801-942-5285 x 102 Pastor Pastor@stmutah.org Rev.David Trujillo 801-942-5285 x 105 AssociatePastor@stmutah.org Rev.Mr.Mark E.Solak 801-944-5017 Deacon dcn.mark@stmutah.org Nora Kennedy 801-942-5285 x 100 Pastoral Assistant Nora@stmutah.org Letty Coy 801-942-5285 x 103 Finance Letty@stmutah.org Jo Dorsett 801-942-5285 x 106 Home Communion Jo@stmutah.org
Tami Bernstein 801-942-5285 x 101 Director Faith Formation Tami@stmutah.org
MaryKaye Laabs-Johnson Director Preschool 801-942-5285 x 110 MaryKaye@stmutah.org Lorraine Rogers 801-942-5285 x 109 Preschool Loraine@stmutah.org
Bernie Hernandez 801-942-5285 x 108
Chencho Lopez 801-319-5289 Maintenance Melinda Voss 630-649-8110 Music Director Margarita Martin 801-942-5285 x 107 Bulletin Margarita@stmutah.org
Hospital Notice
SATURDAY 2/13
† Deacon Steve Kirts (Mark and Kaye Rachele-Flanery)
5:00 PM
SUNDAY 2/14
7:30 AM
SUNDAY 2/14
† Joseph Spear, II (Frank and Michele Jones)
9:00 AM
SUNDAY 2/14
Community
11:30 PM
MONDAY 2/15
† Roy Dalton (Bob and Pat Ithurralde)
9:00 AM
TUESDAY 2/16
† Poor Souls (Greg Werking)
9:00 AM
WEDNESDAY 2/17
† Mary Frances Mc Glinchey Turner (Bob and Jean Turner)
9:00 AM
7:00 PM
THURSDAY 2/18
Deacon Mark Solak (Ladies STM)
9:00 AM
FRIDAY 2/19
† Al Coronado (Mike and Nora Kennedy)
9:00 AM
SATURDAY 2/20
Community
5:00 PM
SUNDAY 2/21
† Claire Meyer (Bob Meyer)
7:30 AM
SUNDAY 2/21
† Lynn Varoz Rudy and Marie Varoz
9:00 AM
SUNDAY 2/21
Kasea Afoutou (Family)
11:30 PM
Federal Privacy Regulation-HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act), prohibits all hospitals from informing churches of a patient’s presence unless the patient gives permission for the hospital to do so. If you are admitted to a hospital and would like a member of the clergy or a caregiver to visit you, please notify the hospital or call the parish office. You may be visited by a pastoral care member from the area not necessarily Saint Thomas More.
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Office Staff
Saint Thomas More Ministries/Committees
Art and Environment Ruthi Miller 801-414--8732
Altar Servers Chris/Suzanne 801-619-3674
Bereavement Jo Dorsett 801-563-9893
Bible Study Ursula Gober 801-943-8245
Bible Study Lisa Bachiller 801-420-8762
Bingo Ray Bachiller 801-430-8762
Bingo Holly Porter 801-680-0117
Boy Scouts Patrick Schoen 801-574-9508
Care Ministry Eileen Barlage 801-942-4936
Coffee & Donuts Jo Dorsett 801-942-5285
Community Outreach Jeff Zmyslo 801-572-7453
Cub Scouts Jim Balent 801-808-7866
Days of Yore James Hooper 801-293-0263
Days of Yore Cathy Miller 801-918-0106 Debt Reduction Larry Page 801-949-7272
Eucharistic Min Level l Margarita Martin 801-971-7119
Eucharistic Min Level ll Jo Dorsett 801-942-5285
Faith Formation-Rel Ed Tami Bernstein 801-942-5285
Finance Council Larry Page 801-949-7272
Fun Bunch Jane Barklow 801-944-3327
Fun Bunch Pam Heinbecker 801-943-8003
Funerals Jo Dorsett 801-942-5285
Girl Scouts Melissa Miller 801-244-2097
Hospitality (Masses) Tami Bernstein 801-943-4657
Knights of Columbus Michael Griffin 801-277-9431
Ladies of STM Donna Murphy 801-943-9857
Ladies of STM Holly Porter 801-944-5775
Lectors Linda Johnson 801-466-4046
Liturgy Committee Fr. John Evans 801-942-5285
Music Bob Fry 801-944-5183
Music - Holzhauser Grp Todd & Katherina 801-541-1589
Music – Kristi Hall Kristi Hall 801-553-1332
Music – The Rowlands John Rowland 801-943-2707
Music- Choir Melinda Voss 630-649-8110
Music –Spirit Sisters Lynette Wilson 801-947-8487
Newcomers Call the Parish 801-942-5285
Parish Council Holly Porter 801-680-0117
Parish Council Glenn Anderson 801-733-7733
PreSchool MaryKaye Laabs 801-942-5285
Refugee Program Carol Barman 801-944-5804
Respect For Life Sandy Nichols 801-944-9335
Sacristans Nora Kennedy 801-942-5285
Safe Environment Jo Dorsett 801-942-5285
Social Committee Open position
St. Vincent Soup Kitchen Mary Leaper 801-255-9580
Stewardship Fr. Alois 801-942-5285
Vacation Bible School Liz Smith 801-942-6734
Vocations Silvia Lopez 801-942-2263 Wedding Coordinator Mary Pat Dowd 415-336-6330
Youth Ministry Patricia Woller 801-414-7643
Please let the parish office know when your person is doing better and can be removed from the sick list.
Lord, Protect Our Troops As They Protect Us
Captain Kyle Frazer—Army—Son of Craig & Christine Frazer Matthew Ren —Navy— Son of Suzanne & Gary Ren Brant Stokes—Air Force—Son of Chris & Gene Cutak Michael Knight—Marines—Nephew of Michael Mallory AJ Santi—Army—Father of Anthony Santi Nicholas L. Lee—Army—Friend of Darrel and Sandy Smith Bonnie Oulette—Army National Guard—Sister of Alyson & Chris Young Ryan Mooney—Navy—Millie Gallagher’s nephew Jonathon Bearce—Marines—Grandson of Richard & Marie Grundmeier Jonathan Nentl—Marines—Son-in-law of Carla Kulinsky Tyler Price—Army—Grandson of Ray & Judy Rossi Brad Carlisle—Army—Nephew of Kip & Joni Quinn Ryan Price—Air Force—Grandson of Bob & Jo Price Joan McDermot—Nun Serving in Pakistan—Friend of Jackie Olhausen Charles Egan—Army—Son of Sean Egan and Mary Powers- Egan Mark Taylor—Army– Son of Dolores Montoya Taylor and Bill Taylor Steven Hawkins—Marine– Son or Norma and Greg Hawkins David McKibben—Great Nephew of Bob and Camille Stackhouse
Please Pray For The Sick
The Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City is committed to protecting children and young people. If you are aware of abuse or have been abused by clerics, church volunteers or Church workers, contact the Division of Child & Family Services, 1-800-678.9399. For pastoral assistance contact the Pastoral Center, 801-328-8641. For a copy of the Save Environment policy or training, please visit www.dioslc/safe-environment
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If you know of someone who needs a visit, a meal brought to them, or help in any way, please contact Saint Thomas More Care Ministry—Eileen Barlage
at 801-942-4936, stmcares@gmail.com or you may call the parish office.
Care Ministry
READINGS FOR WEEKEND February 21
First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Second Reading: Philippians 3:17-41 Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36 First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28
Alex Lopez Frank Sagehorn Mary Hanz
Alice Luers Fred Johnsen Melinda Hunsaker
Amy Dotson Gary Tueller Merrill & Don Wood
Analyse Riley German Visbal Michael Hendrickson
Angela Vredeveld Gilberto Diaz Nancy Lilly
Anna Rowland James Fassler Nathan Watterson
Arlene Evanoff Janet Sainsbury Nedra Christenson
B.J. Wadium Jasper Scott Nickie Williams
Baylee Bearden Jeanette Solak Orlando Rachele
Becci Rogers Jenean Carver Paula Formisano
Bob and Jo Price Jennifer Orellana Polly Perkowski
Brad Jordison Jessica Spingler Ramiro Visbal
Braydon Smith John Fogarty Ramon Rojas
Brenda Gutierrez John Henrikson Ray Minette
Brinley Holmstrom John Lawson Raymond Callahan
Carol Barilla Jonathan Cook Richard Rehmer
Carol Logston Judy Hooper Rick Perkins
Carole Jakeman Julia Gould Roger Robben
Cathy Adams June Robben Sharla Tanner
Cathy Pezley Kathleen Boyer Sharrie Martin
Cecilia Dearth Kathleen Martinez Stephen Taylor
Cindy Pacconi Kayle Le Moine Steve Bernstein
Conner Fitzsimons Kevin MacGilvery Steve Emsley
Curt Rosentreter Krysta Bullock Susan Mease
Dennis Vega Linda Gould Teri Young
Denny Clare Lishaun Jones Tim Pflieger
Dorothy Reynolds Marcus Fernandez Timmy Short
Earlene Hansen Margie Petersen Tony Furano
Edward Muztafago Marie Minnick Victoria Martinez
Elizabeth Plehn Mark Dabrowski & Parents Windy Burningham
Erika Larson Marlene Sanders
Evan Green Marva Burman
Flora Lawson Mary Barcikoski
A covenant is a formal agreement between two parties. Assuming both parties enter into the covenant of their own free will, it is a bond that cannot be broken. As time goes on, that covenant will be tested and its validity questioned by skeptics, but it will remain if it is real.
God’s covenant with his people is real. It began with a promise made to Noah and was renewed in the person of Jesus Christ. It has been tested by man through sin and by evil through Jesus’ trials in the desert. But here in 2016, it still remains as strong as ever.
This Lent, take time to rediscover and reflect on this covenant God has with us. Reclaim your baptism and make it a motivating factor in how you live your life. Take the opportunity this Lenten season provides to increase your devotion and spirituality.
You will be tested and you will suffer trials, for life is not always easy. But God has always upheld his part of the agreement. Now is the time to take our part in this covenant more seriously.
The Parish Offices will be closed on Tuesday, ,February 16, and Wednesday, February 17 for a staff ParishSoft Training at Saint Andrew’s Parish in Riverton.
For EMERGENCIES ONLY. Please contact the priest on call at 801-942-7678. Thank you
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Talent Show Gala & Silent Auction
February 27 –5:30 PM-11 PM St Thomas More Catholic Church
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, please Join your Orthodox Christian brethren to celebrate Orthodox cultures around the world at their fundraiser. Enjoy appetizers, cash bar, silent auction, formal dinner, talent show and dancing at Around the World of Orthodoxy talent. Tickets are $45 and are available online at saintpeterpaulchurch.org/news-events/ or by calling Carrie Murphy at 801-643-9211.
The purpose of the Gala is to promote fellowship and unity among Christians in Utah, and to raise funds for Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church. 'That All May be One' John 17:21
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Ladies of Saint Thomas
Tami Bernstein Director of Faith Formation Phone 801-942-5285 X101 tami@stmutah.org
We are sorry to say that attendance in our religious education classes is at an all-time low. This is most likely due to our lovely weather we have been having. Please keep in mind our dedicated volunteer teachers; neither rain, sleet, wind nor snow shall stop these swift couriers from their appointed ministry. That ministry being to help your children understand their Catholic faith and come to know and love our Creator.
The candidates and catechumens are preparing to become the elect. This will happen with the Rite of sending at the 5:00 Mass on Feb 13th, followed by the Rite of Election at the Cathedral on Feb 20th. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their Journey toward Easter.
Tami Bernstein Director of Faith Formation Phone 801-942-5285 X101
The Ladies of STM will be doing a funds distribution in March. If you have a favorite charity that you would like to be considered for a donation, please send your request to Donna Murphy at drmurphy21@outlook.com or Joan Simard at tebear-jcs@comcast.net by February 28.
Upcoming Events:
We invite the Parish to join us as we pray "Mary's Way of the Cross" on Friday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. This is a beautiful interpretation of the Stations of the Cross from Mary's perspective. For more information, please call Annette Pressley at 601-862-7112.
All Ladies are welcome to attend these events!
Saint Thomas More Sunday Nursery is Hiring!
We are looking for fun and reliable adults who love to work with children. This is a paid position, and ideal for a mom with small children as they are welcome to attend.
Dates: Sundays, 1 - 2 times per month Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Requirements: Must complete the Diocese's Safe
Environment Online Training, and pass a background check before you can start. For more information, please contact Lorraine Rogers at (801) 824-5550.
It's that time of year again for the annual Lenten Knights of Columbus Fish Fries. The dates for this year’s dinners are: Friday, February 26th—March 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm., featuring only the best Fillet of Fish, our very special recipe Clam Chowder, Sides, Dessert and Drinks. Tickets will be available at the Parish Social Center For more information, please contact Michael Griffin at 801-652-0947, or email at el.g.griffin@amp.com.
Please join us for the middle years! We are accepting application for the 2016-17 school year. Application deadline was February 10 and Assessment Test Date is February 17. If you miss the deadline, you may bring your complete application on testing date.
For more information, please call 801-984-7614.
Applications may be found on our website home page at
www.sjb-middle.org
Saint Thomas More Youth Group (The Road Home – Service Project)
The Saint Thomas More youth group will be meeting after the 9:00 A.M. Mass on February 21st to assemble 300 peanut butter sandwiches and lunch bags. After completion, the youth will deliver and distribute the sandwiches to the Road Home guests. This is a big undertaking and should be a fun and rewarding service project. Please plan on joining in and helping out. To sign up and request the necessary forms please e-mail : stmyouthgroup@stmutah.org For questions, please contact Patricia Woller (801-414-7643) or Teresa Graham Muffler (801-913-9953)
WEEK AT A GLANCE
The deadline to have your article in the current week’s bulletin is no later than NOON ON MONDAY (except special holiday weeks, Friday before 10 am). Submit articles to margarita@stmutah.org
View this bulletin online at www.stmutah.org
FRIDAY, February 19
Saint Thomas More Parish Center-Meyer Hall
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: Dinner and Bingo — $14.00
All proceeds go to the Capital Campaign
Must be 18 years old to attend or play
Come support your Parish, help pay down the mortgage debt and have fun while doing it! We need volunteers to serve as
runners, make baked goods, etc.
If you can help please, call Holly Porter at 801-680-0117 or Ray Bachiller at 801-430-8762.
Finances 2/7/16 Sunday & Online Weekly Collection $12,074 2/7/16 Capital Campaign Annual (July—June) Goal Remaining $113,868 12/31/15 Diocesan Development Drive (Feb—Dec) Goal Remaining $0 2/7/16 Operational Reserves $12,484
Thank you for your generosity and financial stewardship! We are making progress and will offer a more complete update with our periodic Capital Press bulletin insert. If you would like to know more about our financial priorities as ordered above, opportunities, or goals, please contact Fr. John at 801-942-5285 ext. 102.
Please Remember Saint Thomas More Parish in Your Will and Estate Planning
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Thursday 9:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Friday 9:30 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.
Please check the STM web site calendar for other events
www.stmutah.org
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Share your blessings
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
Mon 2/15 11:00 AM
Child Care Meeting CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
Room 1 Room 1
Tues 2/16 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM
Finance Council Meeting Cub Scouts Adoration
Room 1 Room 4-8 Chapel
Wed 2/17 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM
Bible Study (Advance) Project Drama Bible Study (Advance) Girl Scouts Troop 427
Room 6-7 Room 8-9 Room 6-7 Room 5
Thurs 2/18 9:30 AM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Adoration Child Care Meeting Project Drama Parish Council
Chapel Room 1 Rooms 8-9 Room 6-7
Fri 2/19 5:00 PM
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Pre-School Fundraiser Bingo Stations of the Cross
Culver’s 7200 So. 700 West Meyer Hall Church
Sat 2/20 Noon Girl Scouts World Thinking Day
Meyer Hall
Sun 2/21 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM
10:15 AM 10:15 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM
Religious Ed –Pre K and K RCIA RCIC Religious Ed-Grades 1-6 Ladies STM Youth Group (Grades 6-8) Youth Group (Grades 9-12)
Rooms 2 and 4 Room 1 Chapel Rooms 1-2,4-10,16 Room 17 Rooms 6-7, 17 Rooms 8-9, 17
Bingo February 19, March 4, 18
Fish Fry February 26, March 11
Youth Group Road Home Trip February 21
St. Patrick’s Corned Beef Dinner March 13
Easter Egg Hunt March 27
Days of Yore June 17, 18 and 19
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