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Annual STM Blood Drive
FEBRUARY 7, 10 AM – 4 PM, IGNATIUS HALL
Give the gift of blood at Saint Thomas More by signing up to donate here. You need to have an appointment in order to donate. This year, we are offering Power Red donation slots for the first time!
Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, those battling cancer, and more. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets. Whether you are a longtime donor or considering giving blood for the first time, your donation can make a difference and save someone's life.
We just added more time slots!
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Ignatian Lenten Retreat
REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 17
Register now for the Ignatian Spirituality Center's Lenten Retreat Series, starting the week of February 19. Small groups will meet each week of Lent providing an opportunity to deepen one's faith and Lenten experience. Register here for an in-person or online small group. There is no cost for this retreat experience.
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Gift Cards for Groceries
Interested in supporting our immigrant neighbors by buying and delivering groceries, or donating gift cards? Contact Jessie Pereira or Andrew Bethke to get connected to the STM Immigration Support Team mutual aid effort. Additionally, please email Jessie or Andrew if you know anyone in need of groceries or supplies.
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Fish Fry Volunteers Needed!
FEBRUARY 20, MARCH 13, MARCH 27
It's that time of year again - we need a LOT of volunteers to make our three Lenten Fish Frys a success. Many hands truly make light work. Volunteer spots are available for all ages - bring the whole family! Check out our volunteer opportunities and sign up here for the task that best fits you.
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Scouts Pancake Breakfast
FEBRUARY 8, 9 AM–1 PM IGNATIUS HALL
Join Saint Thomas More in supporting Scout Troop 45 while enjoying a warm pancake breakfast! Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12 (ages 4 and under get in free!), and $30 for families (includes 5 free raffle tickets!). Come enjoy some breakfast and fellowship!
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Team Savvy Mass & Lunch
FEBRUARY 10, 12 PM, STM CHURCH
Join STM's Team Savvy for another afternoon Mass & Lunch! We will be having a "brown bag lunch" so bring a lunch from home. Rhonda Miska will be joining us as a guest speaker! Please RSVP here. Please email Patti Rhodus to be on the Team Savvy email list to be notified of future events
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ISC Immigration Panel
FEBRUARY 10, 7:30 PM, IGNATIUS HALL
All are invited to a panel discussion hosted by the Ignatian Spirituality Center in Ignatius Hall. Panelists include Bishop Kevin Kenney, Fr. Chris Collins, SJ, Marta Pereira, and Jessie Pereira. The panel will be discussing Pope Leo's address "On Love for the Poor," and how we can support our immigrant brothers and sisters. Please register for this event here.
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Mother Baby Gatherings
FEBRUARY 11, 5 PM, IGNATIUS HALL
FEBRUARY 19, 10:30 AM, COMO CONSERVATORY
All new mothers and their babies are invited to these Mother Baby Gatherings for fellowship and discussion. Parishioners Anjanette Carr (and baby Rosie) and Chris Weimholt (mother of 4 young adults and RN) are guiding the group and cannot wait to meet you and your little one! Click here for more information.
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Vigil for Human Dignity
FEBRUARY 11, 5:30–7:00 PM, ST. ALBERT THE GREAT
Join Catholic communities around the Twin Cities to stand in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors through prayer and song. We will begin and end in the church, with a candlelit/ singing walk outdoors–please bring a candle in a jar. For more information or to discuss carpooling, email Ashleigh Varley.
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Communion Ministry for the Homebound–Training
FEBRUARY 12, 6:30 PM, IGNATIUS HALL
We will be holding a training for those interested in being Extraordinary Ministers of Communion for our brothers and sisters who are currently fearful to leave their homes. Fr R.J. will be leading this training, email Carol Arend or Jessie Pereira with any questions.
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Constitutional Observer Training
FEBRUARY 12, 7 PM, IGNATIUS HALL
This training will equip and prepare individuals to calmly observe, document and report as witnesses. It is a training for the safe observation of ICE activity. Join us for hands-on practice, and know your rights when it comes to ICE. RSVP for this training here!
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Choral Vespers
FEBRUARY 15, 4 PM, STM CHURCH
Join us for our monthly Choral Vespers led by STM's Schola Cantorum. The evening will have choral and congregational music, Eucharistic Adoration, and a reflection. We welcome all ages to this evening of peace and reflection, it is important to be together in community during this time.
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History Day Judges Needed!
FEBRUARY 19, 9 AM–11 AM, STM AUDITORIUM
Ms. Allie Brown is looking for volunteers to judge our 8th graders' History Day projects in the school auditorium. There will be a variety of projects, including display boards, papers, documentaries, and websites. If you would like to help, please fill out this online interest form by February 12!
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Wedding Banns
Please pray for the following parishioners as they prepare to become united through the Order of Matrimony at STM!
February 7 – Vanessa Stumpf & Phil Dolan
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Baptism at STM
Please pray for the newly baptized members of our parish: Claire Olivia Smith, Madeleine Rose Smith, Arthur Allen Gorman, and Genevieve Grace Bauer
Lord, in your unfailing protection, watch over your children whom you have blessed with the grace of Baptism. Amen.
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Border Trip Blessing
Several members of STM will be traveling to Texas and Mexico to experience the southern border firsthand. They will spend time at Del Camino Border Ministries with Fr Brian Strassburger who visited STM in the fall. They will be gone from February 15–21. We will say a blessing over them at the Masses on Saturday, February 14, and will continue to pray for them while they are gone.
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Feb 10, 7:15 am - ♰Ferd Fabian
Feb 11, 7:15 am - ♰Dorothy Fabian
Feb 12, 7:15 am - ♰Deceased member of the Society of Jesus
Feb 13, 7:15 am - ♰Nancy Martin
Feb 14, 4:30 pm - STM Community
Feb 15, 8:00 am - ♰Jeanne Beaudette
Feb 15, 10:30 am - ♰Frank Martin
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