St Thomas More Catholic Church

North Liberty, Coralville, and Iowa City

4th of July Parade Pictures

Posted by deaconed on July 4, 2009

It was a cold and wet morning, but our youth and parents represented our parish with pride and enthusiasm at the parade in Coralville.   Thanks to all the Moms and Dads and you great young people !!!!     You are the best.   

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Building Update – June 26, 2009

Posted by deaconed on June 26, 2009

A few recent pictures of the new building  – exterior work is being completed.  

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Coralville 4th of July Parade !!!

Posted by deaconed on June 19, 2009

Come join the fun as we march in the Coralville 4th of July Parade!!   All parishoners are invited to come and let the people of Coralville know we are on the move.    Our very own band will be leading the parade as we celebrate Independence Day.    The staging area is at the McGregor parking lot at Highway 6 and 22nd Ave – try to arrive by 9:30 at the latest as the parade begins at 10:00.    Any questions call Deacon Ed at 337-4231

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Vacation Bible School – August 3 thru 6, 2009

Posted by deaconed on June 19, 2009

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – AUGUST 3RD THRU 6TH

Make plans now for your children to attend VBS at Regina, August 3rd thru the 6th.  Children in pre-school thru grade 5 at the Regina Education Center.   Cost is $25 per child or $30 per family.   Start time is 8:30 ending at 11:45.   Helpers are need in all areas of work…teaching, crafts, recreation, music and kitchen.   A volunteer meeting will be held July 20th, beginning at 6:30 PM in the Regina Elementary Media Center.   Childcare will be provided for volunteers.   The below links are to pointed at various forms needed to register, youth volunteers, and adult volunteer forms – along with Registration Forms.  Please mail all forms to the Religious Education Office at St Thomas More – 108 Mclean Street

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New Church Pictures – June 2009

Posted by deaconed on June 4, 2009

Our new home is rapidly taking shape!  Exterior work is nearing completion – with a tentative completion date of November of 2009.   Mark your calendar now for dedication mass on November 14th of 2009 !!   God is good all the time and all the time God is Good !!!

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Early Registration for 2009 – 2010 School Year !!

Posted by deaconed on May 18, 2009

In an effort to register children early on we are offerring a “special” on tuition during the month of May.  Register early during the month of May and tuition per child will be offered at $100.    All students that attended RE at STM this past year should have received this information via mail – if you did not, please let us know asap.   Below are links to the registration form and to a letter to all parents mailed during the month of May.    Space at the Education Station is at a premium, so register early to insure your spot.

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Religious Education Year End Closing Mass

Posted by deaconed on May 4, 2009

Below are pictures from the closing masses held at the Education Statioin and St Thomas More last week.   Thanks to Father Marty Goetz and Father Doyle for celbrating with our children.   Have a great summer – see you next September 21st and 23rd.

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First Communion 2009

Posted by deaconed on April 28, 2009

On April 18th and 19th 52 young people from St Thomas More Church received Jesus for the first time thru the Sacrement of Holy Eucharist.   Please continue to pray for these youngsters.    Below are pictures from this weekend’s mass.img_0006_edited1img_0005_edited

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Church construction – Apr. 2, 2009

Posted by fatherwally on April 5, 2009

View from 12th Ave.

View from 12th Ave.

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BEAM SIGNING AT STM

Posted by deaconed on March 25, 2009

 

March 22nd marked an important date in the history of our Parish.    Construction has progressed to a point where members of our Parish were asked to sign their names to one of the steel beams going up in the new building.    Below are pictures of this event

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NEW CHURCH PICS

Posted by deaconed on March 2, 2009

The Foundation has been poured & the steel is set to go up !!!    Beam signing March 22nd – more details to followimg_00152

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Soup Supper Photos

Posted by Teresa Heitman on February 27, 2009

Ash Wednesday Soup Supper was a delicious success yet again thanks to Mary Nixon & helpers, along with the confirmandi who helped serve. Thank you all who participated in this STM tradition.

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Ash Wednesday Soup Supper

Posted by Teresa Heitman on February 25, 2009

St Thomas More Church in Iowa City. February 25th, 6pm Mass and soup supper to follow.

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Jr High Youth Rally – March 29th – Regina High School

Posted by deaconed on February 25, 2009

All youth of the parish in grades 6, 7 & 8 are invited to attend a ”Youth Rally” at Regina  High School.   The event will be held on March 29th beginning at 9:30 am.   Below are links to the registration forms and parent permission slips.   This promises to be a fun filled day – PLAN ON ATTENDING !!     Please return the registration forms and fees to the Parish Office as soon as possible – as discounted registration expires later this month.   Contact Deacon Ed for more information / questions at 337-4231 or via email at ‘redirector@stthomasmoreic.com.

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Religious Education Secretary Position

Posted by deaconed on February 23, 2009

After 20 years of service to the people of St Thomas More, Mary Steffen will be leaving her position of secretary of the Religious Education Department this coming June.    Mary has been a tireless worker for us these many years.   She will be missed greatly.   We will begin taking applications for this job immediately.  Job description and application are available at the Parish Office, or at the Parish web site.

 

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