End of an Era - Closing Mass at Centro Inc
Posted by deaconed on April 23, 2008
Monday evening marked the end of 6 years of Religious Education at Centro Inc. The North Liberty factory had allowed over 1200 children to experience Religious Education. Fr. Marty Goetz celebrated mass for the children and teachers. We thank Father for celebrating mass and we thank Centro Inc. for their years of generosity. Next September we look foreward to beginning class at our new location - the Education Station. More details will be coming.
Stewardship of Talent
Religious Education at St. Thomas More Parish
A primary responsibility for all of us is to be good stewards of our faith. We are good stewards when we share this faith with others. Parents have the primary responsibility to pass their faith on to their children. The Religious Education program at St. Thomas More works in partnership with our parents to accomplish this goal.
The parish religious education program and our Catholic school play key roles in passing on our faith. Jean Eckstein knew this many years ago when she set up our parish religious education program. We are still proud of this outstanding program today.
In 2002, under the leadership of Jim Verry, we expanded our religious education program by adding an additional host site. Classes were held on Monday evenings at Centro Inc. in North Liberty and Wednesday afternoon and evenings at our church. At Centro classes were held in conference rooms, waiting rooms, meeting rooms, and even stair wells. We have been most grateful to Mr. Gary Rozek for the use of this building. Centro has gone so far as delaying remodeling projects, to allow us to continue to use the facility. They can delay no longer, as we were informed last fall that we would need to find a new location. We look forward to moving to our new site at The Education Station in North Liberty this August .
Our Religious Education Program also serves families from the other Iowa City Parishes. About one-third of our students come from St. Mary’s, St. Patrick’s, St. Wenceslaus and the Newman Center.
We recognize our catechists of 2007 – 2008 for their outstanding stewardship of talent. They have truly shared their talents with others and have been model stewards of their faith.
Teachers:
Susan Baker-Clark Michelle Marks
Carla Brinkman Rita Meyer
Mary Brykit Bridget Petesch
Tracy Christopher Gary Redlinger
Jeannie & Thad Collins Teresa Rose
Connie Cook Colleen Schilling
Judy, Len & Emily Duncan Liz Smoczynski
Sara Eoriatte Jennifer Stachera
Kerrie Feeley Susan Stenzel
Connie & Abby Goldsmith Lindsey Supple
Sandy Griebel Jenny Thoeny
Maria Gudenkauf Andrea Tyson
Laurie Harris Janet Vest
Stephanie Harris
Stephanie Holley Volunteers/Helpers
Emily Huinker Lauri Deninger
Donna Jondle Keith Feldman
Amy Kakavas Sean Holley
Kelly Kuehn Shawn Schwickerath
Sarah Larison Maragaret Swack
Mary Jo LeBlanc Jim Verry
Whitney Lemon
Carol Manternach
