Catholic Parish of St. Thomas More

210 Haddow Close, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6R 2P3, Ph: (780) 434-6313, Fax: (780) 438-2088

WEEKLY BULLETIN

Following the 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, July 4, please join us in the hall for food and refreshments. Stay a while and mingle and wish Fr. Sylvain well as he prepares to leave our parish on his bold new endeavor in Rome. On behalf of the Parish, the parish pastoral council will present a gift to Fr. Sylvain of remembrance of his service to our parish.

ST. THOMAS MORE ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC will take place in the hall and outside on June 27. The picnic will run from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm. There will be a petting zoo, an inflatable jumping station, chalk art drawing, inflatable balloons, food and fun. Come one, come all and enjoy a time with family and friends. (note: Mass times on this day will be 9 am and 11 am).

2010-2011 REGISTRATION FOR K4J CATECHISM PROGRAM (KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 9): St. Thomas More is offering K4J (Kids for Jesus), a fun and dynamic program for children in Kindergarten to Grade 4. K4J is a series of programs that motivates children to live virtue and love through their Catholic faith. The Catechism Program for Grades 5–9 will also be available for children who would like to receive instruction on the Catholic faith, and new this year to K4J, a Captains Leadership program for grades 5 & 6. Classes will be held the first two Monday evenings each month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and will begin September 27, 2010. Registration is $30 up to and including June 28, 2010 and $50 after June 28. Registrations will take place in the church foyer following the Masses on June 26 and 27. Brochures with registration forms can also be picked up in the church foyer.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR SOMEONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME CATHOLIC? This is a richly rewarding experience of sharing faith and an opportunity to learn more about the “treasure” that is yours! See the pamphlet at the entrance of the Church and call Darlene Smigelski – 435-3370 or 434-6313 ext 226 or e-mail stm.rcia.coord@telusplanet.net. Visit the Photo links on the Parish website at http://www.stmparish.com/rcia0910.html for a photo journey through the program! See the RCIA Links at http://www.stmparish.com/rciaprep1011.html for more details on the program.

PARISH COOKBOOK – GATHER AND CELEBRATE: This is a CWL sponsored project that invites ALL parishioners to submit their favorite recipe(s). The cookbook will be a tribute and thank you to Fr. Sylvain. Deadline date has been extended to July 4. Pick up and return recipe sheets at the cookbook display board at the entrance of the church.

ONE YEAR TO WORLD YOUTH DAYArchbishop Smith has issued us a challenge: “I would like to see 1,000 young people from the Archdiocese go to Madrid! How can we, together, make this happen?” You can begin by joining other pilgrims and young adults in beautiful Rockyford, Alberta on Saturday, August 21 for OneRock! This is where we will celebrate World Youth Day @ Home 2010! OneRock will be a faith-charged day of praise and worship, lectures, social networking, prayer and Christian rock concerts with performances that will inspire you to share your faith. Highlights include Mass with Bishop Henry and concerts by Matt Maher, Ceili Rain and Steve Angrisano. Plan to join us and the Diocese of Calgary as we count down ...One Year to WYD!!!! For more information contact Andrew 780-469-1010 ext. 238 or wyd2011@caedm.ca or check out the website www.onerock.ca. To order tickets to OneRock online, visit http://electricmedia.net/onerock/tickets.html

CONFIRMATION 2010: This special sacrament is reserved for young people in grade 7 or older. Confirmation will be celebrated at STM on Sunday November 21, 2010. Pre-registration forms are now available in the brochure display stand in the foyer. We ask that you complete the pre-registration form and hand it into the parish.
Pre-Registration forms must be returned by June 30, 2010.
Please mark your calendar with all of the important dates found in the pre-registration form regarding the celebration of Confirmation 2010.

BAPTISM: for infants to age 7 is one of the Sacraments of Initiation by which children become members of the Body of Christ, the church. Whether you are expecting your child or your child has already been born, we at St. Thomas More would be happy to assist you with the preparation of your child’s baptism. Parents are required to register for the September 1st & 8th Baptism Preparation Sessions in advance by contacting Monica Bober, Pastoral Assistant at 780-434-6313 ext. 227.

C.I.C.(CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF CHILDREN) – Do you have or know of a child between the ages of 7 and 15 who would like to become a Catholic? C.I.C. is a process for children aged 7 - 15 who are inquiring and seeking initiation into the Catholic faith. This is for children who have not been baptized OR were baptized as members of another Christian community. Classes run every Thursday from Sept. 23rd, 2010, to June 9th, 2011. For more information call Monica at 780-434-6313, ext. 227 or email: stm.pastoral.assist@telusplanet.net

DO YOU KNOW AN ADULT WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME CATHOLIC? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will run from Sep 23,2010 to Jun 12,2011. A graphic depicting the four-phase RCIA Process is located at the Church entrance. For information/registration call Darlene Smigelski – 435-3370 or 434-6313 ext 226 or e-mail stm.rcia.coord@telusplanet.net. Visit the Photo links on the Parish website at http://www.stmparish.com/rcia0910.html for a photo journey through the program! See the RCIA Links at http://www.stmparish.com/rciaprep1011.html for more details on the program.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: reminds Parishioners that for the month of July we will be shutting down to provide our volunteer members with a much needed break. Emergency service will be available, but our normal activities are being curtailed. Regular operations will resume again in August. Thank You to all Parishioners for your generous donations of food, clothing, furniture, household items and monetary funds on a regular basis.

K OF C ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT - Please join us for a great day of golf on Friday, Sept. 11 at Cougar Creek Golf Resort. This year we are raising money for the Rainbow for the Future (www.rainbowftf.com) to build a girls' school in Ethiopia. If you are interested in golfing, donating a prize, sponsoring a hole, volunteering or making a cash donation, call James at 780-432-3407, Ken at 780-434-2860 or e-mail us at jameskimwilson@shaw.ca.

LIVING WATER COLLEGE OF THE ARTS is a post-secondary institution committed to the training and development of Christian Artists who want to make their works a reflection of their faith and who are committed to making a difference in the secular world through the arts. We have the opportunity to subsidize this college without direct costs to us. When we attend the MOHAWK fuel station at 10915-23 Avenue, 2% of our purchases will be donated by Husky/Mohawk to this College. Ask the attendant to swipe the college’s rebate card that is in their cash register and the donation will be made without costing you a penny.

LEARN ICONOGRAPHY. LIVING WATER COLLEGE OF THE ARTS is offering a two-week course in the art of writing icons: Epiphanies of Beauty. Study the rich tradition, history and spirituality of the Eastern Church, while learning the traditional techniques of painting in egg tempera and classic gilding. Even with no previous experience, students will return home able to continue iconography. For details, date, etc, call 1-780-741-2488 or go to www.livingwatercollege.com.

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CAMP: Summer is coming, so send in your registration for Our Lady of Victory Camp. Share an exciting week of friendship, recreation, deepening your relationship with Jesus and learning about our faith. OLVC relies on the generosity of volunteers to cook and nurse. It is often difficult to find enough volunteers for each week (nurses in particular). If you are able to volunteer in either of these areas or know of someone who may be interested, please take a brochure home. Information and brochures are available in the foyer of the parish,

MONSIGNOR WILLIAM IRWIN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL will open in September with no playground. A committee has launched a fundraising campaign to raise funds for this initiative. To learn more, visit www.tsnapedm.com.

A MESSAGE FROM EDMONTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: As we near the end of the 2009-2010 school year, I would like to thank all those individuals who support the staff of Edmonton Catholic Schools in providing Catholic education to over 33,000 students across the City of Edmonton. The commitment and support of parents, parish priests, parish pastoral teams and other parish members truly helps to solidify the home-school-parish relationship, and enhances our children’s ability to grow to their potential. May you continue to feel God’s presence in your life as you enjoy the beauty, warmth and restful periods that the summer season brings. Joan Carr Superintendent, Edmonton Catholic Schools

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT: “No one who puts a hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” It is not easy to be a disciple in Jesus. For anyone who claims to be a disciple of Jesus, stewardship is not an option. Developing the virtues of prayer, gratitude, perseverance, humility, mercy, generosity, trust, simplicity, responsibility and patience helps, and makes it easier for us.

ARE YOU REGISTERED WITH THE PARISH OFFICE? Being registered with the parish office is of the utmost importance. It allows us to serve all parishioners by providing a better vision of the active populace so that we may respond to the needs of this growing and dynamic parish. Please do not assume that you are automatically registered if you or your children have received sacraments at STM or if you live within the parish boundaries and attend Mass. The only way we can register you and your family is upon your submission of a registration form. These forms are on the counter at the main entrance. If you attend St. Thomas More Parish and have not yet registered, or if your information is not up to date, please fill out a registration form and return it to the parish office.

NEW PARISHIONERS / CHANGE OF ADDRESS - Please fill out a Parish Registration Form located on the counter below the bulletin board at the church entrance.

INTERESTED IN PRE-AUTHORIZED DONATIONS? – The Pre-Authorized Donation (PAD) Forms are located on the counter below the bulletin board at the church entrance.