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Choral Vespers
FEBRUARY 15, 4:00–5:00 PM, STM CHURCH
Join us for Choral Vespers led by STM's Schola Cantorum. The evening will have choral and congregational music, Eucharistic Adoration, and a reflection. The reflection this month will be given by Fr. R.J.
Vespers, commonly known as Evening Prayer, is part of the Liturgy of the Hours. Evening Prayer gives thanks for the day just past, giving glory to God in all things.
We welcome all ages to this evening of peace and reflection, it is important to be together in community during this time. We hope to see you there!
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Constitutional Observer Training - TONIGHT
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 tonight at 7 PM in Ignatius Hall for hands-on practice, and know your rights when it comes to ICE. RSVP for this training here!
Reminder that we are having the Communion Ministry for the Homebound Training tonight at 6:30 PM before the Observer Training.
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2026 Parish Photo Directory
Thank you to all who participated in our 2026 Parish Photo Directory! If you didn't get your photo taken but still would like to be included in the directory, please email Anzley Bieri or the parish office.
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Free Store Leadership Update
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Mary Beth Ford, Mary Perry, and Dan Cole for their many years of faithful service and leadership in our STM Free Store Ministry. As they now pass the baton to a new group of ministry leaders, we celebrate the legacy they leave behind and thank them for the time, energy, and heart they poured into this ministry. Please join us in saying THANK YOU to these dedicated parishioners!
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Mass Livestream Update
As a staff, we have decided to end our daily Mass livestream and move our weekend livestream from 4:30 pm Saturday to 10:30 am Sunday. We are so grateful for our dedicated volunteers who have kept this ministry alive since COVID, and are looking forward to the changes this will bring to our community. Please read the full announcement on our website here.
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AMDG Recruitment
Calling all young adults! You are invited to participate in the AMDG Program through the Institute for Ignatian Spirituality at Boston College. With other young adults from our parish and around the country, you will explore the teachings of St. Ignatius through prayer and service, including a pilgrimage to Spain. Email our AMDG Ambassador Ava Krize or speak with our parish office to sign up.
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Ignatian Lenten Retreat
REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 17
Register now for the Ignatian Spirituality Center's Lenten Retreat Series, starting next week. 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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Ash Wednesday Mass Times
FEBRUARY 18, 7:15 AM, 8:30 AM (School Mass), & 5:30 PM
Join us for one of our three Masses on Ash Wednesday next week. Ashes are a solemn reminder of our human mortality and our need for reconciliation with God. We hope you'll join us in marking the beginning of the season of Lent.
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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, so bring the whole family! Check out our volunteer opportunities and sign up here for the task that best fits you.
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STM Spring Musical Tickets
MARCH 6–8, STM AUDITORIUM
Online ticket sales open THIS WEEK for our spring musical, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.! Our cast and crew of almost 150 Summit Saints have put in months of work and cannot wait to transport you to a "world of pure imagination!" Tickets are selling fast so get yours here. We'll see you at the Chocolate Factory!
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Mother Baby Gathering
FEBRUARY 19, 10:30 AM, COMO CONSERVATORY
All new mothers and their babies are invited to this Mother Baby Gathering 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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Youth Group
FEBRUARY 19, 6:30 PM, IGNATIUS HALL
Youth in grades 5–8 are invited to our February Youth Group meeting! We'll be discussing Lent and four counterfeits of happiness. Please contact Will Johnson if your child has any dietary restrictions as snacks will be served. RSVP here, and we'll see you there!
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Mass & Lenten Reflection
MARCH 8, 10:30 AM, STM CHURCH
All are invited to join the Midwest Jesuits and the Saint Thomas More for a Mass and Lenten Reflection. There will be coffee and donuts following Mass in Ignatius Hall, along with a special Lenten Reflection from Fr. Warren! So that we can offer you our best hospitality, please let us know you’re coming by registering here.
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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 continue to pray for them while they are gone.
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Feb 17, 7:15 am - ♰Pat Gaertner
Feb 18, 7:15 am - ♰Grace Watkins-Wright
Feb 18, 8:30 am - ♰Benefactors of the Society of Jesus
Feb 19, 7:15 am - ♰Nathan Collins
Feb 20, 7:15 am - ♰Carol Yoswa
Feb 21, 4:30 pm - ♰Patricia Burgess
Feb 22, 8:00 am - STM Community
Feb 22, 10:30 am - ♰Margaret Obrovac, FSP
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