St. Thomas More Singles

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Giving from our need

November 8th


Reading I
I Kings 17:10-16
(Elijah and the widow)

Reading II
Hebrews 9:24-28
(the sacrifice of Jesus)

Gospel
Mark 12:38-44
(hypocrisy of the scribes, and the widow’s mite)

Key Passage 
Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow
has put in more than all those who are
contributing to the treasury. For all of them
have contributed out of their abundance; but
she out of her poverty has put in everything
she had, all she had to live on.”
(Mark 12:43-44)

Adult
What are you willing to give out of love for
God that would be a hardship for you?

STM Saint Thomas More has a new logo!

   By Father Andrew Kemberling

A logo is a symbol that is used to identify an organization. I am happy to announce that we have now launched our new logo for St. Thomas More Parish. Our new cross and steeple are balanced with the initials STM with the “T” conveying several layers of meaning. In addition to being a cross it substitutes as a two edged sword traditionally representing the word of God. God’s word cuts both ways; it saves and it judges.The circle background calls to mind the Eucharist but it also represents eternity where there is no beginning or end. This also calls to mind the interior architecture of the church which repeatedly uses circular themes.

The most important color of the logo is red. Since St. Thomas More was a martyr, his blood like the blood of Christ is poured out for the sake of others. Dying for what we believe in is an important virtue to remember. The shade of the red is paired with the same gold color that is found in school logo with a cross and lion on a shield. The particular share of green is a complimentary color to the red and dynamically calls to mind the same complementary color harmony found in the church’s interior.

Our new website has been waiting for our new logo. Now that it is here, the website will take on a new look as it too launched in the near future. Perhaps when we see out new logo we can identify with the symbolism of its design. Let out parish of St. Thomas More continue to bring the word of God to a world that need to hear good news.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Ready for the Lord

November 15th


Reading I
Daniel 12:1-3
(Daniel’s conclusion to the apocalypse)

Reading II
Hebrews 10:11-14, 18
(Christ’s eternal sacrifice)

Gospel
Mark 13:24-32
(the second coming)

Key Passage 
Jesus said, Beware, keep alert; for you
do not know when the time will come.”
(Mark 13:33)

Adult
What would you be doing differently in
your life if you truly believed you would
meet Christ soon?