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Welcome
to the wonderful work of ministerial involvement at St. Thomas More! Below
you will find a sampling of some of the ministries at STMP. If you have a
talent that you wish to share with your parish family, but don’t know where
to start, please contact the Rectory and we’ll help you find your niche!
Extraordinary
Ministers of the Eucharist: Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharis serve
the parish family by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ with reverence
to all those gathered at Mass.
Click HERE for Schedule Janaury 22 through February 26, 2012
Lectors:
Lectors serve the parish by proclaiming the Word at parish Liturgies. Our
wonderful lectors familiarize themselves with the Word beforehand and give
a clear and thoughtful reading that brings the Word alive for the gathered
community. Consider becoming a part of this ministry if: -You love and are
committed to the Bible -You attend Mass regularly -You are interested in being
involved but are short on time.
Click HERE to link to Schedule January 29 through March 4, 2012
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Members of this ministry knit a simple shawl to
be given to people in need of blessings and prayers. Each shawl is blessed
by Father McCarthy and is personally delivered by a member of the ministry
along with prayers for comfort and support.
Click
HERE to link to article: Prayer Shawls Give Comfort and Hope.
Click
HERE to link to Blessing for Prayer Shawls.
Click
HERE to link to Prayer Accompanying Each Prayer Shawl.
Click
HERE to link to PATTERN for knitting Prayer Shawl.
RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA, is a vibrant ministry that helps those interested in becoming Catholic. There are many areas of involvement open to those interested in RCIA including being a sponsor, reflecting on the readings during Mass or being a full fledged team member. This is a great ministry for those who:
-Are interested in sharing their faith with others.
-Have a hectic schedule and seek flexibility in volunteering
-Want to enrich their own faith in the process.
Baptismal Preparation: St. Thomas More helps to prepare both parents and godparents for the baptism of their child/godchild. By taking part in this preparation, they are able to participate in and celebrate the child’s baptism into our faith community to the fullest. Part of the preparation for these parishioners is hearing from parents who are currently bringing up their children Catholic. Consider being involved in this ministry if
-You are willing to share your experiences as a Catholic parent/parents with a group
-You care about helping new parents become involved in our community
-You can give a couple of hours at least once a year.