Lent Reconciliation & Anointing Service

APRIL 8, 7 PM, STM CHURCH

Join us for our STM Lent Reconciliation and Anointing Service. Lent is a wonderful time to reflect, pray, confess, and receive the gift of reconciliation before Easter. The service will consist of Eucharistic Adoration, communal prayer, and an opportunity for individual reconciliation.

Following the Reconciliation Service, all are invited to stay for a communal celebration of the Anointing of the Sick with an opportunity to individually receive the sacrament. Come and receive!

Stations of the Cross: Walking with Refugees

APRIL 11, 5 PM, STM CHURCH

Join us for a special Stations of the Cross service with our immigration team, where we’ll reflect on the struggles of immigrants and refugees. Through prayer and powerful stories, we will connect the journey of Christ with the challenges faced by those who are forced to flee their homes. Come walk with us in faith and solidarity, as we remember those in need and offer our support.

Lenten Fish Frys

APRIL 11, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Our third Lenten Fish Fry is next Friday! Enjoy a delicious meal featuring fried cod, french fries, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, dinner rolls, peach cobbler (until it's gone!), cookies, and lemonade. Tickets will be sold at the door—$17 for adults, $9 for ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and under. Beer/wine ($5) and soda ($1) will be available for purchase at the bar. Card, check, and cash accepted. Please enter at the Oxford door (east entrance) of the school and head upstairs. Don’t miss out on our last fish fry of the year—see you there!

Senior Gatherings

APRIL 10, 2:30 PM, IGNATIUS HALL

Join us for Play, Laughter, and Fun – the kick-off event for our new Senior Group at St. Thomas More! Parishioner Mary Janowak will share stories about the importance of play and laughter in relationships. Afterward, enjoy connecting with fellow seniors, playing with Mary’s collection of fun toys, and sharing refreshments. Don't miss out on this joyful gathering!

This is STM: Amy Gillen

Kindergarten teacher Amy Gillen shares her passion for teaching at Saint Thomas More, what makes working with our youngest learners so special, and why she’s dedicated to shaping their first school experiences! You can watch (and share!) the video on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

This video is part of a series called "This is STM," which celebrates our amazing teachers and the community of Saint Thomas More.

Anzley Featured in Spotlight on Ignatian Leadership

We’re proud to share this article highlighting the incredible work of women leaders in Jesuit and Ignatian ministries—featuring our very own Director of Operations, Anzley Bieri! These leaders reflect on how Ignatian spirituality shapes their lives and offer valuable insights on how the Jesuits can continue to empower and support women leaders. We’re inspired by Anzley and all the women making a difference in the Church and the world!

Join the Parish Softball Team

Looking for a fun way to spend Wednesday evenings this summer? Join the St. Thomas More Men’s Softball Program and play or practice with us every Wednesday from mid-April through mid-August in the St. Paul Catholic Slo-Timers League! Open to men ages 25 (any time in 2025) and up, we play against teams from other parishes at various fields around St. Paul. Practices begin in mid-April, with games starting the first Wednesday in May.

For more information or to sign up for one of our four teams, contact Tim Stutzke at stutzkes@netzero.com.

Fish Fry Volunteers Needed!

Let's finish our fish fry season strong! We ask that you consider volunteering for our last fish fry on April 11. Volunteer spots are available for all ages - bring the whole family! Check out our volunteer opportunities and sign up if you're able.

Holy Week at Saint Thomas More

Holy Week stands at the head of our calendar, the holiest week of the entire liturgical year. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on April 13 and continues until Easter Sunday on April 20. Please join us for this beautiful week of liturgies and celebrations.

Triduum & Easter Environment Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help decorate the church for Easter! We also need volunteers to care for the Easter plants during the Easter season. Sign up here if you're able. Please consider volunteering for this important (and fun!) ministry!

Lenten Devotion Opportunities

Each Friday of Lent, we are providing Eucharistic Adoration in the church from 1-5 pm. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated from 4:30 pm until all are heard. Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 5 pm. Anyone can come at any time during Adoration, but adorers are needed to fill all the time slots so that our Lord will be accompanied throughout the Adoration period. Please sign up for an Adoration slot if you are able! 

Lenten Plastics Challenge

Join the STM Lenten Plastics Challenge!

View the week five message about practical adaptations your household can make to reduce plastics here.

And we’d love your help with the plastics collection! Email our Care for Creation team for information on how you can help on the collection days and with hauling the collected plastics to the recycler.

#OneHopeManyJourneys Storytelling Challenge

Here’s an opportunity to get involved in the Jubilee Year 2025! The One Hope, Many Journeys Storytelling Challenge invites you to share stories of hope, faith, and transformation. Whether you’ve been part of the Jesuit community for years or are newer to Ignatian spirituality, this is your chance to reflect on your journey and contribute to a global collection of stories. Check out this link for more details on how you can participate and help celebrate the Jesuit mission in 2025!

AMDG Program: A Journey of Faith and Service

BEGINS JULY 2025

STM, along with other Jesuit parishes and schools nationwide, has been invited to participate in the inaugural AMDG program through the Institute for Ignatian Spirituality at Boston College. This year, a cohort of 10 young adults from our parish will embark on a two-year journey exploring the teachings of St. Ignatius through prayer and service in our community. Interested Young Adults can learn more by visiting this page or contacting our cohort ambassador, Ava, at akrize@morecommunity.org.

Volunteer Choir Opportunities

APRIL 6 & 27, 10:30 AM, STM CHURCH

Join us for Volunteer Choir Sundays on April 6 and 27! If you love to sing but can't sing regularly in the choir, these are great 1-rehearsal, 1-Mass commitments. Rehearsal is at 9:25 am for the 10:30 am Mass. Please meet in the Choir Loft. All voices are welcome—no experience necessary!

A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars

APRIL 24, 7 PM, IGNATIUS HALL

Curious about God, the cosmos, and you? Ask the Pope’s astronomer, Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ! In his new book, A Jesuit Guide to the Stars, Brother Guy explores how science and the stars can deepen our relationship with God. Don’t miss this enlightening talk, part of the Ignatian Inspired Talks series, sponsored by the Ignatian Spirituality Center. Please register here.

STM Blue & Gold Auction

APRIL 25, 7–10 PM, SAINT PAUL EVENT CENTER

Join us for our annual school fundraising evening–the STM Blue and Gold Auction! This event is our school's largest fundraiser of the year–thank you for supporting STM! Purchase your tickets here.

Can't make the auction but would like to help make it a success? We are also looking for gift cards to restaurants, spas, experiences, etc., that you can donate for auction items! Please reach out to Bridget at bher@morecommunity.org.

Ignatian Silent Retreats for Women

APRIL 24 - 27 & MAY 20 - MAY 22, CHRIST THE KING RETREAT CENTER

Ignatian Women’s Silent Retreats are offered in the spring and fall at Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo, Minnesota. The two retreats offered this spring are:

• A weekend retreat, April 24 - 27, led by Fr. Paul Lickteig, SJ Pastor for the Jesuit Parish Family (St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel and St. Francis Xavier Church) in Cincinnati, OH. Register for the weekend retreat here.

• A midweek retreat, May 20 - 22, led by Fr. Kevin Schneider, SJ, Jesuit in residence at Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House in Lake Elmo, MN. Register for the midweek retreat here.

Be Pilgrims of Hope

APRIL 27, 2 PM, IGNATIUS HALL

Discerning Deacons invites you to an afternoon of inspiring talks, prayer, and small-group discussions! Learn about the Church’s new teachings on the growing roles of women, including the possible return of women to the permanent diaconate. Practice "Conversation in the Spirit," a new way of listening and discerning from the Global Synod. There are many reasons to be Pilgrims of Hope! Register here.

Life is Wonderful 5K, 10K, Fun Run

Join us on Saturday, May 10, for Abria Pregnancy Resources’ 9th Annual Life Is Wonderful 10K, 5K, Walk & Fun Run at Lake Harriet. This event celebrates the sanctity of life and supports women and couples facing unexpected pregnancies. Fr. RJ will be running in the event—interested in joining him? Email Carol to join our team at carend@morecommunity.org!

Apr 08, 7:15 am - ♰Jerry Rosprim

Apr 09, 7:15 am - ♰Pat Igo, Jr.

Apr 10, 7:15 am - ♰Mary Vik

Apr 11, 7:15 am - ♰Julia Donnelly

Apr 12, 4:30 pm - STM Community

Apr 13, 8:00 am - ♰Joan Seidel

Apr 13, 10:30 am - ♰Sandra Hite