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 [email protected].
8:30 AM Mass
11:00 AM Mass (FB Livestream) 12:30 PM College Campus Ministry 4:30 PM Confirmation Prep.
9:00 AM Prayer for our Church 10:00 AM Faith Matters “Mary”
1:00 PM Red Cross Blood Drive
9:00 AM More Aid Outreach 10:15 AM The Holy Rosary 7:00 PM Holy Spirit Prayer Ministry
12:05 PM Mass
Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 [1a]/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/
Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Ps 96:1 and 3, 4-5, 11-12, 13 [13b]/Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [13]/Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Ps 52:10, 11 [10]/Lk 4:38-44
Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Ps 98:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [2]/Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [2b]/Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Ps 54:3-4, 6 and 8 [6]/Lk 6:1-5
Next Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37
Sunday: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church Saturday: BVM
Next Sunday: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Tim
8:30 AM John Choluh Bday - L 11:00 AM Carol Marie Swan - D
12:05 Carmen Strite Miller - D
12:05 PM Members of STM
12:05 PM Members of STM
8:30 AM Ed Cass III - D 11:00 AM Liz Beeman - D
9:00 AM More Aid Outreach 10:00 AM Holy Spirit Prayer Group 12:05 PM Mass
7:00 PM Faith Matters “Mary”
No Mass
3:30 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Mass
8:30 AM Mass
11:00 AM Mass (FB Livestream) 12:30 PM College Campus Ministry Msgr. Michael D. McCarron KCHS
[email protected] (434) 237-5911 x 202
Ed Dorman [email protected] (434) 237-5911 x 215
Kayla Serratore [email protected]
571-271-2326 Anne Scarletto [email protected]
(434)237-5911
Rita Reilly [email protected]
(434)237-5911 Craig Braun [email protected]
(434)237-5911 x 209
Kevin Parry [email protected]
(434) 435-1469
Judy Ries [email protected]
(651)332-1933
Mark Wilson [email protected] (434) 237-5911 x208
Sybil Frey [email protected]
(434)237-5911
Andy & Jo-Ann LaClair [email protected] (434) 237-5911
Trish Pabis [email protected]
(434) 237-5911 x 211
Tanis Smith [email protected]
(434)237-5911 Anne Nilles [email protected] (434) 237-5911 x 203
Isaac Jackson [email protected] (434) 237-5911 x 205
August 21st & 22nd
Loose $ 2,765.00 Envelopes 5,423.00 Online 7,233.00 Weekly Total: $ 15,421.00
Same weekend last 2 years;
2019 $14,477 2020 $16,905
As of 5/31/2021
YTD Avg Weekly Offering = $16,820.00 YTD Avg Weekly Expenses = $16,514.00
St. Thomas More will be providing rides on our new bus to the Satur-
day 5 pm mass beginning next weekend, Aug 28!
If you, or someone you know, needs a
ride to mass please contact the
parish office (434) 237-5911
Starting the Conversation
Discernment is an adventure, but you need others that will help and support you along the way. That is why it is im- portant to learn as much as you can, talk to others about their experiences, and reflect on your life up to this point in prayer. We are here to help provide the resources you need to make the decision of whether or not the collar is right for you. Whether you are just checking out your op- tions, you would like to talk to someone in person, or you think you are ready, we are here to help.
https://richmondvocations.org/contact-us/
Faith Matters will be starting a new program on Mon- day, September 13th at 10:00 AM and Thursday, Sep- tember 16th at 7:00 PM on “A Biblical Walk through the Mass.” We will be discovering the beauty, riches and the profound meaning of the Mass. This five ses- sion fascinating study by Edward Sri of Ascension Press will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Workbooks are available. Please call the office to let us know if you would like a copy of the workbook.
Desire a deeper prayer life? Join us for “Come and Pray” Saturday, September 18th from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (lunch will be included!) Norah Jones ( parishioner, retreat master and linguist! ) will lead our journey to a deeper experience of the Lord’s Prayer in Jesus’ own language!
Please call the parish office to register 434-237-5911 or email at [email protected].
LAUNDRY DETERGENT & BROWNIE MIX
The More Aid Food Pantry is in need of...
If you enjoy telling stories to 3-to-8-year old's, sharing your love for Jesus, and being surrounded by laughter and joy THEN being a Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Catechist might be your call-
ing!! Contact Trish Pabis at [email protected] for more information on this vital ministry and the current need for additional CLOW Catechists at the 8:30 and 11 AM Sunday Masses.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, August 30 12– 6 pm we need you!
Donate Blood – only takes an hour or two
Volunteer – we need helpers at the registration table,
“walkers”, and canteen workers Donate – snacks or drinks
call the Red Cross at 1-800- RED CROSS (1-800-733- 2767) for an appointment
for more info contact Anne Nilles at [email protected] or 237-5911 ext 203
Religious Formation K-5 (RF K-5) Registration is OPENED! ALL youth who will be entering Kindergarten through 5th grade during the 2021/2022 school year are encouraged to join their peers in a faith sharing experi- ence. The RF K-5 program will resume the individual grade level classroom model for the 2021/2022 school year. Reg- istration is online at www.stmva.org. If you have difficulty accessing the site, please contact Trish Pabis at relfor- [email protected] to receive a paper copy of the form.
Religious Formation K-5
Registration
July 2021 Poor Box info
July donations $6319
July expenditures $10,966 MORE Aid assistance $6901
Diapers $3333
Food Bags $675
Food Pantry $57
Number of families served in MORE Aid: 30
electric 10
water 4
housing 11
gas 1
other 4
Number of households receiving FOOD ASSISTANCE: 60 60 households (233 individuals) received a total of
159 food bags Number of boxes of Diapers distributed: 65
St. Thomas More Poor Box Collection is the first full weekend of each month – all donations are used to help those in need with
food, shelter or heat.
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
Jeanne Findling Victoria Paddlan
Claire Bridge Jason Batton John Hoeger Msgr. Michael McCarron Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mat-
thews Don Dailey Anne Emerson
Ann Tucker Bill Simmons Rosalie Brothers
Joan Bishop Ken Ilse Joseph Pavia Ted Rainey & family
Jean & 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 Lisa Ellis and Jack Beissel JT
Ann Woods Gloria Coppo Charles Johns
Julie Johns Sandra Martin
Ann Woods Ashley Maxey Karen M. Lutes
Vicki Hudson Nicole & Simon Poullath
Cathy Marsh
PICKS OF THE WEEK LEARN
WATCH
LISTEN
In the history of the Church, there are less than five popes es- teemed with the title “the Great.” One of the lesser known mem- bers of this impressive group is Pope St. Gregory the Great. As a late sixth century leader, Gregory is known for his prolific writing, his radical humility, his emphasis on missions, and his dedication to almsgiving. In honor of Gregory’s feast day this week, enjoy this discussion between Dr. Gray and Dr. Sehorn.
Among many other things, Pope St. Gregory the Great is known for his incredible pastoral presence and servant leadership. In honor of this magnanimous Saint, enjoy this episode of Into the Breach! Although primarily targeted at men, this video and its emphasis on service will be fruitful to anyone who desires sanctity and self-mastery!
In this talk, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares with us the need to pick up our crosses and embrace Christ in our own suffering. He re- minds us that love often means sacrifice!
To set up your free account visit formed.org/signup and type in 24502 to select our parish INTO THE BREACH
EPISODE 3 LEADERSHIP
FORMED NOW:
POPE SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT
LOVE, SACRIFICE, TRUST: HE SHOWED US THE WAY
BY FR. MIKE SCHMITZ
September 11 Memorial Service at Our Lady of Peace
Our Lady of Peace in Appomattox wants to invite our neighboring churches to a September 11 Memorial Service at 12 noon that Saturday. It will be the 20th Anniversary
of the tragic event.
Major General (Retired) Scott West was at the Pentagon when it was attacked that
day. Scott will share his faith and his memories of that event. He will also include the memo- ries of 4 close friends he lost that day. Light refreshments will follow.
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• Winner of “Family Friendly”
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Funeral Assistant Parishioner
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Business of the Year
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Funeral Director Knights of Columbus Member
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