This Advent, we prepare for Jesus' birth. Advent is a uniquely joyous and hopeful season in the Church. We light candles amidst the darkness, finding warmth in this cold, dark winter. We come together as a community and family to celebrate the coming of our Savior. We begin a new liturgical year renewed by Jesus' birth!Saint Thomas More and those close to our community offer several opportunities for prayer and renewal during the Advent season. We hope you will find an opportunity to explore your gifts below!
GROUPS BEGIN WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30Registration is open for the annual Advent Ignatian Retreat in Daily Living, organized by the Ignatian Spirituality Center. Retreat booklets will be provided for the small groups (in-person and remote) led by trained facilitators that meet weekly.
DECEMBER 2, 7 PM, STM CHURCHJoin us for our STM Advent Reconciliation Service. Advent is a wonderful time to reflect, pray, confess, and receive the gift of reconciliation before Christmas. The liturgy will consist of Eucharistic Adoration, communal prayer, an opportunity for individual reconciliation, and First Reconciliation. Come and receive!
DECEMBER 4, 7 PM, STM CHURCHJoin us for Advent Choral Vespers featuring the choirs of Saint Thomas More, St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, and Saint Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church. We are delighted to offer this opportunity of ecumenism!
DECEMBER 8, 7:15 AM, 8:30 AM, 5:30 PMWe will have Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day recognizes Mary’s conception in her mother’s womb without the stain of Original Sin. (Our 8:30 Mass will be with the school, as it is during the school day).
We need your help this Advent and Christmas! We invite you to sign up to volunteer for a project this season. Doing one small act of generosity will help provide a beautiful worship environment for the whole community! Volunteer opportunities are available now! VOLUNTEER
DECEMBER 13, 11 AM, STM AUDITORIUMWe will be collecting toys for kids of all ages to be distributed at our Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway! This wonderful event helps low-income families in our local community provide Christmas gifts for their children. Check back soon for updates! LEARN MORE
NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 21Our Advent Giving Tree will be decorated with gift tags in the church gathering space! We invite you to take a gift tag and provide a special Christmas gift to someone in need. LEARN MORE
If you have questions about any of our Advent opportunities, please contact the parish office: 651-227-7669
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