It's a Fish Fry Friday!

MARCH 28 & APRIL 11, 5:30-7:30 PM, SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Get ready for our second Lenten Fish Fry TOMORROW! 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—see you there!

Stations of the Cross: Overcoming Racism

MARCH 28, 5 PM, STM CHURCH

Our STM Racial Equity group hosts Stations of the Cross tomorrow, March 28. We’ll be reading from the USCCB document “Stations of the Cross Overcoming Racism.” All are invited and welcome to read, reflect, and pray with us. 

Blessing our Stations of the Cross

MARCH 30, 10:30 AM MASS, STM CHURCH

Join us for a special blessing of our newly returned Stations of the Cross, which have recently undergone conservation at the Midwest Art Conservation Center. After months of careful restoration, our stations display once again, honoring both their historical beauty and spiritual significance in our church for over 100 years. We invite you to be part of this most exciting blessing!

A School Update From Principal Pat Lofton

Our Parish School has been buzzing with activity, from Beauty and the Beast to exciting student events like the Science Fair and History Day. Next week, middle school students embark on their annual travel week–a cherished tradition at our school!

Pat Lofton, our school principal, shares more updates on school growth, upcoming events, and how you can support our school in his latest message. Be sure to read his full update here!

Correction: 2023-2024 Financial Report

We found an error in the 2023-2024 Financial Report that was shared in last week’s newsletter. The 2024-2025 budget column was incorrect. The updated version is now linked in this week’s newsletter. We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding. View the Financial Report here.

Fish Fry Volunteers Needed!

We still need A TON OF VOLUNTEERS to make our Fish Frys a success! We especially need volunteers to help with guest hospitality and kitchen, bar, and auditorium cleanup and teardown following each fish fry. Volunteer spots are available for all ages - bring the whole family! Check out our volunteer opportunities and sign up if you're able.

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 four message about the problem of plastics in our world here.

And we’d love your help with the plastics collection! Email c4c@morecommunity.org for information on how you can help on the collection days and with hauling the collected plastics to the recycler.

Global Solidarity Sunday

This weekend is Global Solidarity Sunday as we celebrate “We are ambassadors for Christ appealing through us” (2 Cor. 5:20). This is an invitation to share God’s love in solidarity with your brothers and sisters overseas. We are invited to offer gifts of support, an expression of Lenten almsgiving, by contributing to this collection for four global initiatives designated by the

U.S. Catholic Bishops: The Church in Africa, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, as well as humanitarian activities of Catholic Relief Services.

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.

This Sunday: Parent Gatherings

MARCH 30, AFTER 8 AM & 10:30 AM MASS

Join us for a laid-back Parents Gathering where there’s no set agenda—just a chance to connect and unwind! While the parents mingle, children will have a blast running around and playing. Depending on the weather, we'll meet either in the school gym or head outside to the playground for some fun in the fresh air. It’s the perfect opportunity for parents to chat, relax, and let the little ones burn off some energy!

STM Knitters Gathering

MARCH 31, 7 PM, PARISH CENTER

Calling all knitters—experts and beginners alike! We will be hosting a knitting night to work on prayer shawls for those who are sick and baby blankets to give our newly baptized! All are welcome. Please bring your own knitting materials. If you have any questions, please contact Carol at carend@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!

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!

Seniors 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!

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.

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.

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! Buy your ticket to the auction before March 31 for an early bird discount of $10 off the normal ticket price! Purchase your tickets here.

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.

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 01, 7:15 am - ♰Jerry Rosprim

Apr 02, 7:15 am - ♰Harold Alton

Apr 03, 7:15 am - ♰Michael Griesgraber

Apr 04, 7:15 am - ♰Jane Minkel

Apr 05, 4:30 pm - ♰Anthony Paul Johnson

Apr 06, 8:00 am - STM Community

Apr 06, 10:30 am - ♰Geraldine Teefy