2025 Jubilee Year - Year of Hope
St. Thomas More has been designated by the Diocese of Rockford as a pilgrimage parish.
This week...
- M - F - Weekday Rosary 8:00AM
- M - F - Weekday Mass 8:30AM (LIVE LINK)
- FEB 01 - That Man Is You! 6:45AM
- FEB 01 - Saturday Confessions 9AM &1PM
- FEB 01 - Saturday Masses 8:30AM & 5PM
- FEB 01/02 - Candlemas
- FEB 01/02 - Blessing of the throat
- FEB 02 - Sunday Masses 8AM, 10AM & 12PM
- FEB 03 - Family Rosary Night 7PM
- FEB 04 - Tuesday Confessions 5:30PM
- FEB 06 - Thursday Confessions 9AM
- FEB 06 - Little Flower Prayer Group 9AM
- FEB 06 - Fill Your Cup 6:30PM
- FEB 06 - That Man Is You! 8:15PM
Congratulations Fr. Dario
Fr. Dario has been Incardinated! What does that mean?
Incardination is the process where a religious brother or sister, deacon, priest, or Bishop becomes canonically part of a Church, in this instance, the Diocese of Rockford. There are two types of incardination. One takes place as a result of the ordination of an individual. At that time, they are assigned to a diocese or a Religious Order within the Church. The other takes place when an ordained individual seeks to change dioceses or move from one Church to another. Fr. Dario has previously been assigned to the Diocese of Lucena in the Philippines under the authority of Bishop Mel Rey Uy. He has now officially been assigned to the Diocese of Rockford under the authority of Bishop David Malloy. Congratulation Fr. Dario!
We will have coffee and doughnuts to celebrate after the 10:00am Mass Sunday, February 16.
2025 Jubilee
Stop by the Gathering Space to check out additional information that has been added regarding the Jubilee of Hope and don’t forget to stamp your passport!
In the Diocese of Rockford, the following churches are being designated as pilgrimage sites for the Jubilee Year.
- Cathedral of St. Peter Parish, Rockford
- St. Mary Parish, Sterling
- St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Freeport,
- St. Mary Parish, Huntley,
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Aurora,
- St. Thomas More Parish, Elgin
- St. Mary Parish, DeKalb
Candlemas celebrates the presentation of Jesus in the temple 40 days after his birth. Candlemas, also referred to as the festival of light, is celebrated as a special Mass on February 2nd. During this time, candles are blessed, and symbolized to represent Jesus as the light of the world.
On the weekend of February 1/2, St. Thomas More will be celebrating this traditional blessing of the candle's. All who would like to participate, please bring a candle from home to be blessed at all masses during this weekend.
St. Blaisé
Blessing of the Throats
Blessing of the Throats
On February 3rd we celebrate St. Blaisé, a fourth-century Armenian saint who was a bishop and martyr and is venerated as the patron of those who suffer from illnesses of the throat. During all Masses the weekend of February 1/2 &
Monday, February 3 the priest will bless throats in honor of St. Blaisé.
Monday, February 3 the priest will bless throats in honor of St. Blaisé.
That Man Is You!
TWO SESSIONS: SATURDAY MORNINGS OR THURSDAY EVENINGS!
That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive!
Who: All men are welcome!
When:
Saturdays 6:45 - 8:15 AM BEGINS FEBUARY 1st
Thursdays 8:15 - 9:45 PM BEGINS FEBRUARY 6th
Where: St. Thomas More- Chelsea Room
To register: visit stthomasmorechurch.org/that-man-is-you-1
For more information, contact Robert Balsamo at phoenixminstrel@comast.net
For more information, contact Robert Balsamo at phoenixminstrel@comast.net
Eucharistic Adorers
Adoration is a place and a time set aside for Jesus. It is a time to be still and listen to the love that Jesus has for you. It is a time for you to pour out to Him all that you struggle with and all that you are grateful for. It is the quiet your life is in need of. Our Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours 6 days every week. Pick one hour in your week to set aside for Jesus and you. Your conversations together will change your life.
Choose one of the times below and visit our website https://www.stthomasmorechurch.org/adoration or click the red button below to sign up today. Couples and families can sign up as one.
Urgent Adorers needed at days and times below:
Sunday 1:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 AM*
Friday 6:00 PM
* Adorers for these hours will be issued a keycard
Additional Adorers needed for all days and times.
Please consider giving your time to sit with Jesus. To sign up contact Raquel at 847.888.1682 ext. 211.
Traveling Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 9, 2024 – June 27, 2025
2024 Diocesan Appeal
Be Joyful Disciples
Please prayerfully consider making a gift to this year’s Diocesan Appeal by clicking on the button below. We thank you for your consideration and your commitment to our diocesan faith community!
Stay connected with your faith when you are on vacation or traveling, visit www.masstimes.org to find the nearest church and their Mass times in your vicinity. Share with St. Thomas More, a picture of you and/or your family at Mass! Send your picture to communications@stthomasmorechurch.org with a simple description and your location, and it will be shared in our Sunday bulletin.
