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 14 - Happy Valentine's Day
- FEB 15 - That Man Is You! 6:45AM
- FEB 15 - Saturday Confessions 9AM &1PM
- FEB 15 - Saturday Masses 8:30AM & 5PM
- FEB 16 - Sunday Masses 8AM, 10AM & 12PM
- FEB 16 - Celebrate Fr. Dario after 10AM Mass
- FEB 17 - President's Day
- FEB 17 - Parish Office Closed
- FEB 17 - Family Rosary Night 7PM
- FEB 18 - Fellowship Club 12PM
- FEB 18 - Tuesday Confessions 5:30PM
- FEB 20 - Thursday Confessions 9AM
- FEB 20 - Little Flower Prayer Group 9AM
- FEB 20 - Fill Your Cup 6:30PM
- FEB 20 - That Man Is You! 8:15PM
Parish Office Closed
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 17 to observe the President’s Day holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday, February 18 at 9:00AM.
Fr. Dario’s Incardination
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!
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.
Fellowship Club Meeting
Fellowship meeting on Tuesday, February 18 at 12 PM in the Chelsea Room.
See you all there!
Help Needed for the Soup Kitchen
There has been an increase in the number of guests for a warm meal.
Please consider donating:
- gift cards to local grocery stores
- sturdy paper plates or bowls
Boxes for these donations will be in the Gathering Space.
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!
Join Our Cause
St. Thomas More School is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for our organization for security cameras, but we need your help! At the finale of our fundraiser on 02/24/25, each student will complete laps in the STM Glow Run to help our organization. Will you consider making a donation to support our education?
Click the button below to donate and/or learn more about this fundraiser to help our St. Thomas More Catholic School!
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*
Wednesday 5:00 PM
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.
The Knights of Columbus will be in the gathering space selling Chili For Charity tickets after all the Masses this weekend.
Lenten Book Study
All adults are invited, during Lent, to a study of the book, Wilderness Within, by Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
Begins Monday, March 3rd
- Mornings 9:00-10:00am in person
- Evenings 6:30-7:300pm via Zoom
- DIY - sign up to do on your own
Cost for materials $10
2025 Mass For Life
Before the March, join fellow Catholics as we celebrate Mass, receive the Eucharist, which will give us strength to be a witness for life. This is a beautiful way to get prepared to walk for life. You must register to attend. Tickets are limited and are necessary to gain entry. If you need any further information, please reach out to Rebecca, mammalaughs@gmail.com. She has been down there several times for the March and will happily answer your questions.
To Register for the 2025 Mass for Life, click the yellow button below.
Summer Camp 2025
Calling all Middle Schoolers! This summer we want to invite you to attend our 2025 Youth Summer Camp. Come join us for a four night, three day retreat where you’ll get an opportunity to escape the everyday distractions of life and enjoy the outdoors, deepen your relationship with the Lord, and strengthen your friendships...or even make new ones! Summer Camp 2025 will be held at Covenant Harbor in Lake Geneva, and will take place on Tuesday, June 10th @8am through Friday, June 13th @2:30pm. Camp registration is open to current 6th-8th Graders and is through St. Patrick’s Parish.
Current 9th-12th Graders are encouraged to apply as counselors.
Spots are first come first serve, so sign up now!
Sign up by clicking the button below
Steubenville 2025
Calling all High Schoolers! This summer St. Thomas More Youth Ministry wants to invite you to attend the annual Steubenville Mid-America Conference. Join us for a powerful and high-energy weekend where you’ll get to encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic speakers, engaging music, the sacraments, small groups, and fellowship with other teens. Steubenville Mid-America is open to all current 8th-12th Graders and will be held at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO from July 11th through July 13th, 2025.
Register click button below
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.
