Reminder:
Don't forget to turn in your Fall Fest raffle tickets.
St. Thomas More School's students and staff wanted to honor and thank our veterans this year as we do every year. Happy Veterans Day!! May God bless you all and thank you for your service.
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Wreath Sale 2020
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is selling 24" mixed greens Christmas wreaths. These quality wreaths come with pine cones and an optional bow. Proceeds from this sale benefit those in need in the Elgin
community this holiday season.
community this holiday season.
To Order:
2. Fill out the order form located in the gathering space at church along with your payment (make check out to St. Vincent de Paul). Place order in the container marked Wreath Orders.
3. If there are any wreaths still available after Nov. 20th, you can purchase them on the day of pick-up on a first come, first serve basis. Please bring a check to pay for the wreath(s).
- Cost: $30.00
- Pick-up Date: Saturday, November 21st from 10 am until 11:30 am
- Location for Pick-Up: St. Laurence Catholic Church parking lot, 225 Jewett St., Elgin, IL
We invite you to experience the very first Advent with Joseph and Mary, as they await the birth of their son, the Savior of the world. We will ponder what was in their hearts and minds as they awaited the birth of Jesus and you will be invited to reflect on and deepen your own relationship with others.
Join us one of two ways-
- In person - Mondays 9:15AM-10:15AM November 30-December 21 (limited to first 10 to register)
- On Zoom - Mondays 7:00PM-8:00PM November 30-December 21
There is a $10 fee for materials. Register online at our website; stthomasmorechurch.org or contact Sharon Hall at shall@stthomasmorechurch.org (847)888-1682 x216.
Classes every Wednesday at 7pm
Always something new to learn!
Did you know?
Music for our livestream Masses can be found on our website. Click the banner on the homepage, then "Mass Follow Along" on the left, and the Mass time you will be participating in. Or use this link: https://stthomasmorechurch.org/mass-follow-along
Parish Bulletins
We continue to published weekly.
Download or pick one up at Mass.
Download our interactive bulletins to find out all the information that is available at our Parish.
Interactive = Download our bulletins, click on the highlighted areas in yellow to go directly to the website for more information.
Children's Bulletins
Download our children's bulletins at
Download the bulletin that works best for your child. Ages 3+/Ages 7+.
This week is green lesson week!
Recreate the last supper with lessons on the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
First Reconciliation/First Communion
Save the Date
Parent Live-Stream Information Meeting is December 3 at 6pm.
Are you a parent?Grandparent? Caregiver? And looking for ways to bring faith into your everyday life? Do you have a creative flair and like to share? St. Thomas More has a new private Facebook group for you! This group exists for parents by parents. Faith doesn’t come from a workbook, but by living, praying and seeking a relationship with Jesus in the muck and pleasures of everyday life.
This week at STM School...
- Nov. 13 - Pink Out Day! (dress down day for a donation if you wear pink to help support a local charity that supports cancer patients)
- Nov. 14 - Fall Raffle Ticket drawing
- Nov. 19 - Family Reading Night
SILVER & GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS: A VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
Is 2020 the year in which you and your spouse celebrate your 25th, 50th, or 50+ wedding anniversary?
Although gathering for the annual Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass & Celebration is not possible this year, Bishop Malloy and the Life & Family Evangelization Office of the Diocese of Rockford would like to celebrate this milestone with you.
You and your family are invited to “tune in” online for a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Malloy on Sunday, November 15th at 2:00 PM. This Mass will be broadcast on the Diocese of Rockford website at www.rockforddiocese.org, the Diocese of Rockford Facebook page, and The Diocese of Rockford YouTube channel.
If you wish to receive a commemorative certificate and be listed among those celebrating a milestone anniversary this year, please register online at www.rockforddiocese.org/anniversary.
For questions or help registering, please contact the LiFE Office at life@rockforddiocese.org or (815) 399-4300. The deadline to submit your names and request a certificate prior to the Mass is November 9th.
