Author: St Thomas More Parish

Welcome to St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Thank you for celebrating with us today! We warmly welcome you to our humble place of worship, where we hope you will have a loving experience of God.
Our Lord Jesus comes to us in word and sacrament as we celebrate his life, death, and resurrection at Holy Mass.
If this is your first time visiting, we hope you find
a new spiritual home away from home!
Founded in 1964, our parish has a long tradition of proclaiming and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Sustainable only by your contributions, your generosity is sincerely appreciated. Once again, we welcome you, and thank you for celebrating with us.

Gospel Meditation:
Once I was invited to a group meeting with Pope Francis. Entering the room, I paused, eyeing the seats next to the Pope’s fancy chair. Someone saw my paralysis and invited me to sit in the seat farthest from what I wanted.
Hiding my disappointment, I sat. We waited. To our surprise, an aid pointed out that those seats were still empty and invited me and another to have them. We calmly but gleefully strode across the room and sat.
Pope Francis entered, and we enjoyed two hours of amazingly uplifting conversation.
Jesus says this week to us: “When you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you
he may say, ‘My friend, move up to a higher position.’ Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table” (Luke 14:10). This is not about how to score free seat upgrades. Rather, it is a wise pattern for the whole of life.
It is how to live free from the anxiety of constantly grasping for status and recognition.
Jesus perfectly embodies his seat-taking advice. He eschews his glorious throne for the lowest: death on a cross,
that lonely chair we all deserve. In his resurrection, he calls us up higher to his marvelous banquet seats.
This week, perhaps we should look for opportunities to choose the lowest seat.
We’ll be pleasantly surprised when we do.
— Father John Muir
Meditación del Evangelio:
Una vez me invitaron a una reunión grupal con el Papa Francisco. Al entrar en la habitación, me detuve, mirando los asientos junto a la elegante silla del Papa. Alguien vio mi parálisis y me invitó a sentarme en el asiento más alejado
de lo que quería. Ocultando mi decepción, me senté. Esperamos. Para nuestra sorpresa, un ayudante señaló que esos asientos aún estaban vacíos y nos invitó a mí y a otro a tenerlos. Con calma pero con alegría, cruzamos la habitación
y nos sentamos. El Papa Francisco entró y disfrutamos de dos horas de conversación increíblemente edificante.
Jesús nos dice esta semana: "Cuando seas invitado, ve y toma el último lugar para que cuando el anfitrión venga
a ti te diga: 'Amigo mío, sube a una posición más alta'. Entonces disfrutarás de la estima de tus compañeros en l
a mesa" (Lucas 14:10). No se trata de cómo obtener mejoras de asiento gratis. Más bien, es un patrón sabio para toda
la vida. Es cómo vivir libre de la ansiedad de aferrarse constantemente al estatus y al reconocimiento.
Jesús encarna perfectamente su consejo de tomar asiento. Evita su glorioso trono por el más bajo: la muerte en una cruz, esa silla solitaria que todos merecemos. En su resurrección, nos llama a subir más alto a sus maravillosos asientos de banquete. Esta semana, tal vez deberíamos buscar oportunidades para elegir el asiento más bajo.
Nos sorprenderemos gratamente cuando lo hagamos.
— Padre John Muir

YOUR STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
August 17, 2025
Sunday Collection .………...……..$ 5,483.12
Vigil Candles………...…………...$ 204.39
STM School….…………………...$ 30.20
Mass Intentions…………………...$ 100.00
Donations ……………………….. $ 100.00
BINGO……………………….….. $ 857.50
Online Giving

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
God our Father, From eternity You appointed Your only begotten Son to be the High Priest of the human race. Pour forth Your Holy Spirit upon our families, that vocations to the priesthood may be multiplied. Lord Jesus, give us holy priests: To offer up the sacrifice of the Mass; To lead the little ones to You; To strengthen the faith of believers; To preach the Gospel to all peoples; To bring forgiveness to sinners; To feed souls the Bread of Life; To comfort the suffering & dying, and To spread Your Kingdom in our midst. Mary, Mother of our High Priest, pray for us and obtain for us an increase of holy priests. Amen

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St. Pius X’s St. Vincent de Paul Needs your help throughout 2025!
Your food donations
help us keep our shelves stocked and
can make a difference in the lives of those in need.
Drop-offs can be made at SPX SVdP Mon, Wed or Fri from 10 am to 1 pm.
- or -
Here at STM - using the SVdP container
At the back of the church.
Thank you in advance and…
May God Bless you for caring-

Holy Hour
THIS THURSDAY at 6 pm.
Come… Spend some quiet ‘one-on-one’ time with Our Lord… present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Hope to see you there.

la Hora Santa
ESTE VIERNES a las 7 pm.
Ven… Pasa un rato tranquilo ‘uno-a-uno’ tiempo con Nuestro Señor... presente en el Santísimo
Espero verte allí.

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
Are you. or someone you know, interested in joining the Catholic Faith? Are you a Baptized Catholic and would like to complete your Sacraments of Initiation? (Holy Communion and / or Confirmation) Are you a Catholic? - or not - and, just want to know more about Our Faith? I invite you to join us on Thursday evenings beginning THIS THURSDAY, Sept 4th, at 7 pm
in the Rectory Meeting Room
All you need to bring… is yourself!
Hope to see you there! DT

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Save The Date
September 27, 2025
(9am-11am)
Music Ministers Workshop
For all Presently Serving and those who would like to join .
More to Come !!

Reserve la fecha
27 de septiembre de 2025
(9am-11am)
Taller de Ministros de Música
Para todos los que actualmente sirven y aquellos que deseen unirse. Mas a venir!!

Healing Holidays Making your Grief Count
Grief during the Holidays is always challenging. The holiday season renews memories, family ties, and
traditions. We become painfully aware that our loved one is no longer present, and the pain of our loss is confused with the spirit of the season making it difficult.
How do we allow ourselves in these difficult times, to “make our grief count” and find our grounding?
The Porter Loring Bereavement Office will be presenting a workshop that will help identify resources that contribute to self-compassion and enhance our resiliency. It will help families embrace their grief while strengthening characteristics of resilience... To use the holidays to discover how their loved one can live on into their life story, using this special time to continue to heal.
Mark your calendar! This event will take place on: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 There is no charge for this workshop.
(More info to follow)

St. Thomas More Catholic School
Where “EXCELLENCE IS AFFORDABLE.”
Our School Program offers grades 3K - 8th Grade. We pride ourselves on helping your child grow spiritually and academically in a safe and Christian Environment.
We offer: innovative class groupings, qualified teachers, before and after school care, middle school athletics, National Junior Honor Society, spiritual retreats, academic competitions,
and more!
Technology is immersed in all content areas using student Chrome Books!
An affordable tuition and GREAT Education are within your reach! CALL TODAY: 210-655-2882 or apply at WWW.ST-THOMAS-MORE-SCHOOL.ORG
Scholarships are still available up to $1500 off tuition.

“The Crew”
A Service Club
Be the hands & feet of Jesus
Open to young people , Grade 8th - High School . “The Crew” will assist our STM Parish with table and chair set up in Carolan Hall when needed . This is a one year commitment . Please sign up by the piano or rectory .

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This Week at Our Parish
Sunday, August 31, 2025
8:00 am Grupo de Oracion Retreat
Bethlehem Nativity Sale
Monday, September 1, 2025 - Labor Day *** Parish Offices Closed ***
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
10:30 am Charismatic Prayer Gp - Rectory Mtg Room-1
5:30 pm Divine Mercy - Rectory Mtg Room-1
7:00 pm Coro Alegria Choir Practice - Rectory Mtg Room-1
Grupo de Oracion Choir Practice - Church
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Thursday, September 4, 2025 6:00 pm Holy Hour / Charismatic Prayer Group - Church
7:00 pm OCIA - Rectory Mtg Room-1
Friday, September 5, 2025 9:00 am Friday Adoration - Church
5:00 pm La Hora Santa / Grupo de Oracion - Church
*** St. Joan of Arc selling Raffle Tickets after all Masses ***
Saturday, September 6, 2025
3:30 pm Cenaculo de la Divina Misericordia - Rectory Mtg Rm-1
Sunday, September 7, 2025
10:00 am KC Corporate Mass - Church

Mass Intentions
Saturday, August 30, 2025 -
5:00 pm STM Parishioners - Living and Deceased Sunday, August 31, 2025 - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am †Catherine Bormann
10:00am †Richard Ramirez by Family
†Ramon Torres Martinez by Theresa Garza
†Martha C Garcia by Guadalupanos
†Katherine G Martinez by Guadalupanos
†Virginia Sanchez by Guadalupanos
12:00 pm †Jose Guadalupe Hernandez by STM Family
†Jesus and Juana Silerio by Mellissa Silerio
†Beatriz Gonzales Hernandez by Familia
†Gomez Deceased Family Members by Raul and Mary Gomez
Monday, September 1, 2024
8:00 am †Rodolpho Trevino, Jr by Elda Garcia
Tuesday, September 2, 2024
8:00 am BIRTHDAY - Tony Saldiva by Mom
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
8:00 am †Baldemar Saldiva by Wife
Thursday, September 4, 2025
8:00 am †Mark Anthony Pieneda by Norma Biturelda
Friday, September 5, 2025 -
8:00 am †Manuela O. Villescas by Villalobos Family
Saturday, September 6, 2025 -
8:00 am †Maria / Terri Sweet
5:00 pm †Jose Luis Maldonado, Jr by Family
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am †Anna Belle & Fabian Biemer by Family
†Edward & Diana Ramirez by Pablo & Irene
†Indalecio G & Edith Uriega by Nora Gonzales
†Ruben P. Villa by Family
†Ruben Juarez by Sylvia Roman
†Emilio, Al, Robert Litterio by Family
10:00am †Medardo E. & Evangelina G. Morales by Morales / Briseno Family
†Fidel & Margarita Velasquez by Ruben & Hope Alvarado
†Jon Ware by Dale J. Pekar
†Ramon Torres Martinez by Guadalupanos
12:00 pm STM Parishioners - Living and Deceased

Lecturas de la Semana del 1-7 septiembre
Lunes: 1Tes 4:13-18; Sal 95:1,3-5,11-13; Lc 4:16-30
Martes: 1Tes 5:1-6,9-11; Sal 26:1,4,13-14; Lc 4:31-37
Miércoles: Col 1:1-8; Sal 51:10,11; Lc 4:38-44
Jueves: Col 1:9-14; Sal 97:2-6; Lc 5:1-11
Viernes: Col 1:15-20; Sal 99:1-5; Lc 5:33-39
Sábado: Col 1:21-23; Sal 53:3-4,6,8; Lc 6:1-5
Domingo: Sab 9:13-18; Sal 89:3-6,12-17; Flm 9-10,12-17; Lc 14:25-33

Readings for the week of Sept 1-7
Monday: 1Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1,3-5,11-13; Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday: 1Thes 5:1-6,9-11; Ps 27:1,4,13-14; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10,11; Lk 4:38-44
Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11
Friday: Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 5:33-39
Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4,6,8; Lk 6:1-5
Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6,12-14-17; Phlm 9-10,12-17; Lk 14:25-33

Sanctuary Light Intention:
Rebecca Hartsfield
(8/95 - 9/09)

Saturday, September 6 , 2025
5:00 pm Celebrant - Fr. Man
Altar Servers - Volunteers
Eucharistic Ministers- Dcn Dennis, C.Lange, R.Alvarado,
T.Garza, E.Guerrero
Lector - M.Fisher
Sunday, September 7, 2025
8 am Celebrant - Fr. Man
Altar Servers - Max.Planchon
Eucharistic Ministers - Dcn Tim, B.Trevino, Y.Cione,
E.Nunez, A.Garza
Lector - Y.Cione
10 am Celebrant - Fr. Ed
Altar Servers - B Pereida, A.Hartsfield, C.Hartsfield
Eucharistic Ministers - Dcn Tim, KC’s
Lector - KC’s
12 pm Celebrant - Fr. Ed
Altar Servers - A.Gomez, S.Obregon, M. Gonzales
Eucharistic Ministers - Dcn Rolando, C.Hernandez, F.Hernandez, A.Chavez, H.Gomez, M.Pina, E.Obregon
Lector - M.Pina / M.Rivera

Liturgical Roles

ST. THOMAS MORE
Knights of Columbus Council # 7386
meets 2nd Monday of each month
at 7:00 p.m.For more information call
Rick Briseño at 210-834-7017

Catholic Daughters of America #2683 Monthly Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m Contact Regent Belinda Treviño at 210-275-6529

In Memory of
The Leo Oswald &
The Fred Lansing
Families

In Loving Memory
Of Rex A. Brien
&
Mr. & Mrs.
Hildo CastellÓn

M&S Air Conditioning LLC
Licensed & Insured
Heating and Cooling Services
Heat & A/C Repairs
System Instalation
Mini Split System
Preventive Maintenance
DAVID MALACARA
(210)300-1769 Se habla Español
MSAIRSERVICE2@GMAIL.COM

In Memory of
Christina C. Dominguez
on behalf of
The Dominguez Family

In Memory of
Dr. Steven D. Sprague
on behalf of
The Sprague Family

In Loving Memory
Of
Florencio Baiza,
Louise Baiza Garza,
Robert Garza
&
Ruben Sr.& Beatrice
Rodriguez

In Memory
of
Jose (Joe) Galvan,
Joseph (Joe) Galvan
&
Billy Sheridan on behalf of The Family

St. Thomas More Guadalupanos Society
Invite all men & women to our group.
Out Monthly Meeting & Fellowship Meets
The 3rd Sunday of the month, after the
8:00 a.m. Mass. For more information call
Will Torres at 210.620.2745

Archdiocese of San Antonio
Procedures for Reporting Abuse
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse by a priest, deacon, or other church personnel and you wish to file a complaint:
Contact the Office of Victim
Assistance & Safe Environment at (210) 734-7786 OR (877) 700-1888
or email: ovase@archsa.org.
You have the right to contact law
enforcement or CPS at any time.
All calls or emails will be
responded to within 48 hours.

In Memory of
Jose Luis Maldonado Jr.
“ Sweet Lou”
on behalf of
The Maldonado Family &
The Dominguez Family

PREGNANT AND NEED HELP?
Allied Women’s Center
SAVING BABIES
SINCE1994
210-224-707
INFO@
ALLIEDWOMENSCENTER.ORG
HURTING AFTER AN ABORTION? hopeafterabortion.com 210-342-4673
cccounseling@ccaosa.ORG
PROJECT RACHEL Peace Starts Here

In Loving Memory
of
Santiago G. Garcia Sr. & Martha C. Garcia
on behalf of
The Garcia Family

“Are you passionately Pro-Life” AWoman's Haven Pregnancy Crisis Center needs you! We are hiring workers to serve women & their babies
Counselor, Nurse, & Receptionist positions are available. We provide all training.
For more information, Email: Susan.perez@awomanshaven.org
"Be the change you wish to see in the world and light up the darkness."

` BINGO
Our Pastoral Council is sponsoring a BINGO afternoon of fun!!
Saturday, May 18th
In Carolan Hall
Games begin at Noon Come… Enjoy an afternoon of fun!!

CATHOLIC RADIO
‘Tune-In’ to the Guadalupe Radio Network! 1380 AM – Spanish or 89.7 FM - English

MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
May God comfort the family and friends of
Beverly Dausin
who passed away recently.
Our sincere sympathy and assurances of prayers are extended to
the Dausin Family May She Rest in Peace.

St Pius X - STEPHEN MINISTRY
Stephen Ministers provide confidential care during difficult times such as coping with the loss of a loved one, illness, or any challenge in life. If you, or some you know could benefit from a Stephen Minister, Contact: Steve Greefkens at (210) 852-6096 or Joyce Dobrowolski at (210) 240-7388.