SATURDAY 5:00 PM
8:30 AM & 11:00 AM
3:30 PM
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
For more information or to register to become an active member of the parish. Please
call the Parish Office.
(434) 237-5911 or email us at info@stmva.org.
8:30 AM Mass
11:00 AM Mass (FB Livestream) 12:30 PM College Campus Ministry 3:00 PM Middle School Youth 4:30 PM High School Youth 5:00 PM Trunk or Treat 9:00 AM Prayer for our Church 12:00 PM All Saints Day Mass
9:00 AM More Aid Outreach 10:15 AM The Holy Rosary 3 & 7:00 PM Psalms Bible Study 7:00 PM Holy Spirit Prayer Ministry
12:05 PM Mass 7:00 PM RCIA
Sunday: Dt 6:2-6/Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 [2]/Heb 7:23-28/Mk 12:28b-34 Monday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 6]/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a
Tuesday: Wis 3:1-9/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1 or 4ab]/Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9/Jn 6:37-40a
Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10/Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9 [5a]/Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Rom 14:7-12/Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14 [13]/Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Rom 15:14-21/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 10-11 [1b]/Lk 16:9-15
Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44
Sunday: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday; All Hallow’s Eve Monday: All Saints
Tuesday: Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed; All Souls’ Day;
Election Day
Wednesday: St. Martin de Porres, Religious Thursday: St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop Friday:
Saturday: BVM
Next Sunday: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; National Vocation Awareness Week;
Daylight Saving Time Ends
5:00 PM Members of STM 8:30 AM Colin Nelson Bday - L
11:00 AM Darla Wilson - D
12:05 PM Msgr. McCarron - L 70th Baptism Anniversary
12:05 PM Andrew Hutchinson - D
12:05 PM Darla Wilson - D
5:00 PM Ministers of the Eucharist - L
8:30 AM Dea Gordon Cartwright - D 11:00 AM Members of STM
9:00 AM More Aid Outreach 10:00 AM Holy Spirit Prayer Group 12:05 PM Mass
12:05 PM Mass
1:00 PM Psalms Bible Study 3:30 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Mass
8:30 AM Mass
11:00 AM Mass (FB Livestream) 12:30 PM College Campus Ministry 3:00 PM Religious Formation K-5 3:00 PM Middle School Youth 4:30 PM Confirmation Class Msgr. Michael D. McCarron KCHS
mmdm@stmva.org (434) 237-5911 x 202
Ed Dorman BSM@stmva.org (434) 237-5911 x 215
Kayla Serratore Serratore_kr@lynchburg.edu
571-271-2326 Anne Scarletto Atscarletto@yahoo.com
(434)237-5911
Rita Reilly ritaareilly@gmail.com
(434)237-5911 Craig Braun Webmaster@stmva.org
(434)237-5911 x 209
Kevin Parry kpparry1095@gmail.com
(434) 435-1469
Judy Ries liturgy@stmva.org
(651)332-1933
Mark Wilson Music@stmva.org (434) 237-5911 x208
Sybil Frey Info@stmva.org
(434)237-5911
Andy & Jo-Ann LaClair rcia@stmva.org (434) 237-5911
Trish Pabis Relformation@stmva.org
(434) 237-5911 x 211
Tanis Smith Maintenance@stmva.org
(434)237-5911 Anne Nilles outreach@stmva.org (434) 237-5911 x 203
Isaac Jackson Youthmin@stmva.org (434) 237-5911 x 205
23rd & 24th October
Loose $ 4,347.00 Envelopes 4,314.72 Online 7,203.18 Weekly Total: $15,864.90
“God's Love Binds Us!” Program
Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted your Commitment Card. For those parishioners who have not yet had the opportunity to submit their card, a final letter will be mailed to you with a personalized Com- mitment Card. We invite all faithful parishioners to com- plete a card as our parish goal is 100% participation! You may return your card by:
• mailing it to the church using the pre-addressed enve- lope included with the letter.
• or bringing it to Mass next Sunday.
• or you may visit our parish website at https://
www.stmva.org/ and complete an electronic Commit- ment Card.
All cards need to be returned to the parish by Sunday, November 28.
As a friendly reminder, electronic giving is an easy, safe and secure way to support St. Thomas More Church. To set-up a recurring weekly or monthly gift or to make a one-time donation directly from your bank account or credit card, please visit our website and follow the instructions. We are grateful for your support!
STEWARDSHIP
2022 Calendars for Veterans
For patients at the
SALEM, VA VETERANS HOSPITAL
Please drop them off the month of October and No- vember in the collection bin in the church vestibule.
We will deliver them in December.
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Assembly
In honor of October as Respect Life / Prolife month The Knights of Columbus are conducting a Baby Bottle Fundraiser Campaign at our church starting the weekends of October 23-24 and October 30-31. After mass they will be passing out baby bottles for you to take home and are asking you return them with your donation no later than November 6 -7th to the parish. If you would like to write a check, address it to Knights of Columbus – Council #595, and indicate it’s for the Respect Life Campaign. All monies raised will go to support respect life/prolife projects, such as sponsoring a bus to Washington DC for the March for Life in January.
Knights’ Baby Bottle Fundraiser
Come and experience the joy of living an extraordinary Catholic faith with C.A.L.L. (Catholic and Living Liturgically).
CALL meets on the First Friday of each month (November 5th this month) beginning with the noontime Mass and followed by; Eucharistic Adoration. Bring a lunch and join with other families who desire to make their faith the focal point of their lives. Contact Jennifer Gonzalez or Cara Ste- phens for more details. Children are Welcome!
PICKS OF THE WEEK LEARN
WATCH
LISTEN
As the Cardinal-nephew of Pope Pius IV, Saint Charles Borromeo was one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in all of Rome.
Yet he chose the extraordinary challenge of reforming the enor- mous Archdiocese of Milan. Going from the pampered life of a Renaissance prince, and willingly spending himself in the service of his flock.
This film presents the reality of death and what will follow for every person: first the particular Judgment before God, then Heaven or Hell as our destination for all eternity. The Catholic teaching on Purgatory is also explained, giving examples from the Scriptures and philosophy.
To set up your free account visit formed.org/signup and type in 24502 to select our parish
THE LAST THINGS
TRUE REFORMERS:
EPISODE FOUR SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO:
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
PURGATORY
BY DR. SCOTT HAHN
Looking to join the Catholic Church or just answers to your burning questions? Come and join us at RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults meets weekly. Contact Andy & Jo-Ann LaClair for more information at rcia@stmva.org.
Pregnant? Just had a baby? At St.
Thomas More (STM), we offer a 2-session course for all families who desire to pro- vide their child the best possible gift ever - BAPTISM! The next course will be Mon- day, November 15 & 22 from 6 pm - 8 pm. This is a hybrid class meaning you have the option to attend in person at STM, or virtually via ZOOM. By taking this November course, your child will be able to receive the Sacrament of Baptism at the next ceremony scheduled for Sunday, January 30 at 11 am Mass. If interested in attending or learning more about this awesome gift from God, please contact Trish Pabis at relformation@stmva.org.
Covering the Biblical evidence for the authority of the Pope, the doctrine of Purgatory, devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saints, the Sacrament of Confession, the Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist, and more, the remarkable set is an essential re- source for answering the various objections that Protestants makes to the Catholic Faith.
Feed Your Faith with….
Join us Mondays at 10:00 AM for Faith Matters as we have a roundtable discussion about Janet Schaeffler’s book “Let This Be the Time, Spiritual Essentials for Life’s Second Act” (available online). The second half of life offers many opportunities for growth, discovery, and new meanings. Janet Schaeffler helps you explore them with wisdom, prayer and a deep sense of appreciation for who you are and who you are still becoming.
With insights from experts—those on the journey and those who study it—she describes twelve needs of people in their maturing years, always mindful of each individual’s unique needs and realities. Contact the parish office for more information at info@stmva.org / 434-237-5911
Names may be added to the Prayer List and Book of Intentions by going to our website at www.stmva.org/pray or calling the parish office during business hours. After hours you may leave a voice mail at (434) 237-5911 and select option 4.
You may also write prayer intentions in the book of intentions located in the Chapel. Prayer Intentions are prayed over during Mass and during intercessory prayer time on Monday mornings.
Carolyn Seals Kathleen Rapp Nate McClure Rose Daniels Frances Holzknecht
Shirley Fowlkes Oakley Drumheller
Cathy Batton Louise Burke Laura, Brian, Sophie Justin
Victoria Paddlan Claire Bridge Jason Batton John Hoeger
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Matthews Don Dailey
Anne Emerson Ann Tucker Rosalie Brothers
Joan Bishop Ken Ilse Ted Rainey & family
Deborah Carey Douglas Dowell Rachel & Sebastian Byrum
Helen Miema Anne Emerson Angelo DiLorenzio
Joseph DiLorenzio Lous Fileccia Nancy McCabe Harry John Wolhfert jr.
Fraces Tangari
Carol Geuele Donald Webster
Mary DeCiantis Shelly Harbison Nathan Cofer Brenda Wolhfert
Joe Wood Samuel Moore
Christy Moser Gloria Vangness Rosalie Wheelock
Laura S
Lisa Ellis and Jack Beissel Charles Johns
Julie Johns Sandra Martin Ashley Maxey Karen M. Lutes Naomi Faith Prosper Nicole & Simon Poullath
Cathy Marsh Mike Brady Paul Brahler Denise Miller Jeremy Langlois
Jose J. Rivera David Moser Amelia Hupp Joseph P. Brothers
Dear God, thank you for the example of the Saints. I desire to join in their company, worshiping you forever in Heaven. Please help me follow their footsteps, and yours, Jesus Christ. Please help me to conform myself to Your image, seeking Your will in all things, as the Saints did. Please help me to devote myself, and all that I do, to Your glory, and to the service of my neighbors. Amen.
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