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Annual 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.
Let's fill every slot!
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Open House – TONIGHT
JANUARY 29, 5:30–7:00 PM
Whether your child is starting preschool, kindergarten, or middle school, we warmly invite you to our Open House to discover what Saint Thomas More has to offer your family. Join us TONIGHT, January 29 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm for this free and informal event. We can't wait to meet you!
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Fr R.J. on AMDG Podcast
Fr. RJ joined the AMDG podcast to help listeners better understand both what is happening in Minnesota and how the Gospel calls us to respond. Spend some time listening and hear some words of hope and wisdom from Fr. RJ. (Run time: 28 minutes)
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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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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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New Blog Post from Pete Steger
A dozen members of the STM community stood in solidarity with other faith leaders at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport on January 23 as 100 clergy members were arrested while kneeling to pray in protest of ICE's escalation in Minnesota. STM parishioners also marched in the afternoon Truth and Freedom rally. Click here to read Pete Steger's reflection and see photos from the day.
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Laudato Si' Discussion
JANUARY 30, 10 AM, VIA ZOOM
SPC Team Earth and STM Care for Creation invite you to read, reflect, and respond to Laudato Si during the month of January. Weekly, we will provide online resources for you to delve into Pope Francis’s encyclical letter, Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home. The zoom discussion is tomorrow morning, please register here.
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Candlemas Prayer Walk
FEBRUARY 2, 6–7 PM,
Our STM Immigration Commitee invites everyone to a Candlemas prayer walk in support of our immigrant brothers and sisters. We will meet at 6 PM at the corner of Fremont Ave N. and Van White Memorial Blvd. We will walk past sites of recent ICE raids and circle back. We intend to sing songs in both English and Spanish throughout our walk, in between decades of the rosary. Please RSVP by emailing Ashleigh Varley.
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Movie Night: Going My Way
FEBRUARY 3, 6:30 PM, IGNATIUS HALL
All are invited to come watch Bing Crosby's Oscar award winning film Going My Way on Tuesday night! After the movie we will have a discussion about how Catholicism is portrayed in movies and popular culture. Register for this event here!
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St. Joseph Business Guild Quarterly Dinner
FEBRUARY 5, 5 PM, HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
The St. Joseph Business Guild Quarterly Dinner includes ample amounts of networking, prayer, good food, and formation. This evening's focus is on our patron, St. Joseph, and his great heart. Come make connections, be fed, and be encouraged! Tickets are $17; free for students and clergy. RSVP on their website here.
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World Day of The Sick Mass
FEBRUARY 7, 10 AM, OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
All are invited to attend the World Day of the Sick Mass at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Attendees may receive individual blessings with holy water from Lourdes from one of the many Priests, Deacon or Bishop here to celebrate Mass with the Most Reverend Archbishop Bernard Hebda.
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Archdiocese Newly Married Retreat
FEBRUARY 7, 8:00 AM–2:30 PM, MATERNITY OF MARY CHURCH
All couples married 0 to 7 years are invited to enjoy a packed day with various speakers, time for couples to engage in discussion and dialogue, and time for prayer, Confession, and a renewal of vows. Mass is at 8 AM and a light breakfast, lunch and workbook are included. Register here for this event!
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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 (formally called "Savvy Seniors") for another Mass & Lunch! We will be having a "brown bag lunch" so bring a lunch from home. We will have a guest speaker join us, Rhonda Miska! Please RSVP here. If you want to be on the Team Savvy email list to be notified of future events, please email Patti Rhodus.
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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 Fr. Chris Collins, SJ, Marta Pereira, and Jessica 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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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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Feb 3, 7:15 am - ♰Philip Poulose
Feb 4, 7:15 am - ♰Mary Ellen Sarafolean
Feb 5, 7:15 am - The Intentions of the Fr. General of the Society of Jesus
Feb 6, 7:15 am - ♰Felix Benitez
Feb 7, 4:30 pm - Paul and Kathy Godlewski 50th Wedding Anniversary
Feb 8, 8:00 am - ♰Robert Carbonara
Feb 8, 10:30 am - STM Community
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