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Team Savvy

 

STM Team Savvy


Saint Thomas More has many adult formation opportunities, from guest speakers to prayer groups to Catechism studies. Team Savvy (formerly known as the "Savvy Seniors") is all about fostering community among senior members of our greater STM community. We focus on the spiritual, social and support needs of each other in our varied aspects of living. Gatherings occur between September and May on the second Tuesday of the month. Programs may include Mass, meals, informative speakers, story sharing, and games. You are welcome to make announcements regarding your involvements in our parish and community at our gatherings. Occasionally we may meet as a group to attend a concert or enjoy outings to various Twin City venues. Please come as often as you can!

Communication and RSVP is through Sign Up Genius. Announcements will be sent out in STM’s newsletters and to those registered already as Team Savvy. If you want to be on the Team Savvy list please notify Patti Rhodus at mustardseed452@gmail.com. To suggest program speakers or ideas please notify Nonie Osendorf at nosendorf@gmail.com.

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UPCOMING EVENTS: 


Monthly Mass & Lunch
Join the STM Team Savvy in our monthly "Mass & Lunch" fellowship opportunity. Mass, celebrated by Fr. Peter Etzel, will be at 12 PM and the lunch will go from 12:30–1:30 PM in Saint Ignatius Hall. This event will always take place on the second Tuesday of the month.

Please RSVP below so we know how many to expect, and sign up to bring a food item by clicking the blue button.

RSVP HERE March 10: Mass & Brown Bag Lunch, with Kay Miller as a guest speaker!

Parishioner Kay Miller will speak on STM's Stations of the Cross, their distant and current history and the difficulties in repairing them after years of damage. Afterwards we will have time to walk the Stations of the Cross in church and meditate silently on each one. Learn more about the restoration process through this video here.
Kay was a journalist for 31 years and traveled extensively during that time. For the last 17 years she has been a docent at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. 



Lenten Service Project
Team Savvy has put together Lenten Service Bags for our parish community that were handed out after all masses on Ash Wednesday and the first Sunday of Lent. Each bag has a calendar with a suggestion for a daily Lenten action: prayer, fasting, alms giving, etc. The goal is to cross off as many actions as possible and return the bags to the gathering space during the Triduum or by Easter Sunday.



PAST EVENTS:




 


February Mass & Lunch

In February, we had our monthly "Mass & Lunch" fellowship. Mass, celebrated by Fr. Peter, was followed by a bag lunch in Saint Ignatius Hall. Guest Speaker and parishioner Rhonda Miska talked about navigating meaningful relationships and dialogue with members of younger generations who are less involved in organized religion with care, love, and hope.

We hope you can join us for future events! 


January Mass & Bingo

In January, we had our monthly "Mass & Lunch" fellowship. Mass, celebrated by Fr. Peter, was followed by a potluck lunch in Saint Ignatius Hall. Guests were invited to bring any dish, dessert, snack, or beverage to share. Once lunch was wrapped up, we got out the bingo cards and call sheets, and had a blast! We will definitely be playing bingo again.

We hope you can join us for future events! 


December Mass & Christmas Smörgåsbord

For December, we had our monthly "Mass & Lunch" fellowship. Mass, celebrated by Fr. Peter, was followed by a potluck lunch in Saint Ignatius Hall. Guests were invited to bring any dish, dessert, snack, or beverage to share. Along with sharing updates and announcements, we had a period of sharing Christmas stories and memories with the group! Hilarity ensued.

We hope you can join us for future events. 


November Mass & Soup Lunch

This was the first Mass & Lunch of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with a cozy soup potluck? Mass was said by Fr. Peter and then we headed down to St. Ignatius Hall for lunch. 

We hope you can join us for future events. 


Seven Sorrows of Mary

Parishioner Susan Stabile led an evening surrounding the Seven Sorrows of Mary and how they relate to our lives. These sorrows commemorate the seven sorrows that the Virgin Mary experienced throughout her life: the prophecy of Simeon, the flight into Egypt, the loss of the Jesus in the temple, the meeting of Jesus carrying his cross, the crucifixion, the taking down of the body of Jesus from the cross, and the burial of Jesus. The evening gave us an opportunity to reflect on Mary's sorrows, and notice how we might experience similar pains; loss of loved ones, illness, and other personal struggles. 

 Caring For Those With Memory Loss

Lisa Brown from Lyngblomsten Community Services came to teach about the challenges caregivers face when providing support and care for someone living with memory loss. She shared about the broad range of supportive resources and services available in the community, and how building a community of support for those caring for others can make a world of difference.  

If you have questions about any of our adult faith formation opportunities, please email Carol at carend@morecommunity.org.

 

 

 

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