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CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS MORE GLENDALE, AZ OCTOBER 26, 2014 Why does? Liturgy This week - a couple questions about what happens during the preparation of the gifts. Welcome to the Parish Prayer of St.

" According to Nick Wagner, former editor of "Ministry and Liturgy" magazine, this practice comes from the early days of the liturgy in the Mediterranean area.

Over time, people began to ascribe a meaning to the action, and a common misunderstanding arose: that the mingling of water with the wine represented the water and blood that flowed from the side of

You'll recall the passage in the Passion according to John that we hear on Good Friday: "One soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out.

our humanity." "Why does the priest wash his hands at the end of the preparation of the gifts?" Because they're dirty. As simple as that sounds, that may be where the practice began.

These food gifts were to be shared with the poor, just as the bread and wine are shared after being consecrated as the Body and Blood of Christ.

1 CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS MORE GLENDALE, AZ OCTOBER 26, 2014 Why does? Liturgy This week - a couple questions about what happens during the preparation of the gifts. Welcome to the Parish Prayer of St. Thomas More: Give us, good Lord, the grace to work for the things we pray for. "Why does the deacon mix water in with the wine when he's pouring the cups?" According to Nick Wagner, former editor of "Ministry and Liturgy" magazine, this practice comes from the early days of the liturgy in the Mediterranean area. It was the custom at the time to dilute strong wine so that it would not be too strong for everyone to drink. The cultural practice simply carried over into the liturgy with little thought or meaning. Over time, people began to ascribe a meaning to the action, and a common misunderstanding arose: that the mingling of water with the wine represented the water and blood that flowed from the side of Christ during his crucifixion. You'll recall the passage in the Passion according to John that we hear on Good Friday: "One soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out." (John 19: 34) As the deacon pours the water into the wine, he says quietly: "By the mystery of this water and wine, may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity." "Why does the priest wash his hands at the end of the preparation of the gifts?" Because they're dirty. As simple as that sounds, that may be where the practice began. The origin of this ritual is unclear, but it comes from the early church, when foods other than bread and wine were brought forward. These food gifts were to be shared with the poor, just as the bread and wine are shared after being consecrated as the Body and Blood of Christ. In addition, the gifts were incensed, as they sometimes are today. So after handling the food and the incense, the priest s hands might have been dirty. However, early cultures did not understand germs the way we do, and the hand washing may have been a symbolic gesture of inner cleansing. As the priest says quietly during this action: Lord, wash away my iniquity; cleanse me from my sin. Steve Raml Director of Liturgy & Music Our warmest welcome to all who worship with our parish family, whether long time registered or newly arrived in the parish. If you are not registered, please stop by the Parish Office and pick up a registration form. For your convenience a drop box is located outside the Parish Office front doors if you wish to leave paperwork when the office is closed. Please do not leave checks or cash. HISTORY OF THE MASS PRESENTED BY FR. FRANK BEGINNING OCTOBER 30, 7:00-8:30 P.M. The Second Vatican Council reminds us that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. We invite you to a beautiful and exciting Journey tracing the Eucharist from its source and mountain climbing to a peak experience of this precious Sacrament. Beginning October 30 and continuing for three more consecutive Thursdays, Fr. Frank will present a Concise History of the Mass of the Roman Rite. No registration necessary. All are welcome. CONGRATULATIONS a n d welcome to the newly baptized members of the St. Thomas More community: Vivian Acero, Austin Chaney, Cameron Crosbie, Chloe Crosbie, Max Downey, Vanessa Hernandez, Kait Martin, Carson Migali, Jacob Rosko, Peyton Ryon

Adult Formation Tasting and Touching Eternity in Our Human Loves THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Holy Day Mass Saturday, November 1 8:30 a.m. Last week I had an experience of loving God and neighbor in an extraordinary way.

We came from 17 different Christian Traditions of Catholics, Evangelical Lutherans, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Nondenominational and the list goes on Most churches and

This is not the biblical tradition nor the majority of history from our Jewish roots.

world. The conference gave a vision to intergenerational discipleship. Pharisees in today s gospel feel above the community. They question Jesus as though he does not know the Law.

Jesus proclaimed these two as the principle of interpretation for the entire law, but also said that the love of neighbor is like the love of God.

To love God and neighbor as ourselves is inseparable. There is no love of God that is not at the same time the love of one s self and one s neighbor!

What it meant for me last week and which I carry deep within me never to let go that for three days one hundred leaders from across the world and denominations held each other in love.

2 Adult Formation Tasting and Touching Eternity in Our Human Loves THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Holy Day Mass Saturday, November 1 8:30 a.m. Last week I had an experience of loving God and neighbor in an extraordinary way. I spent three days at a Conference on Intergenerational Learning with leaders from South Africa, Perth Australia, Canada and the United States. We came from 17 different Christian Traditions of Catholics, Evangelical Lutherans, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Nondenominational and the list goes on Most churches and faith communities segment their ministries by age and generation. In some communities, people may never interact with those of other ages. This is not the biblical tradition nor the majority of history from our Jewish roots. The churches were multigenerational and intergenerational with the whole community together as one family and people of all ages worshiping and learning from one another to be disciples to change the world. The conference gave a vision to intergenerational discipleship. Pharisees in today s gospel feel above the community. They question Jesus as though he does not know the Law. They wanted a debate about the 614 commandments of the law: which were great and which were lesser. Jesus response is no surprise. He identified two the love of God and the love of neighbor. Jesus proclaimed these two as the principle of interpretation for the entire law, but also said that the love of neighbor is like the love of God. This is a paradigm shift: It is not that the command to love our neighbor as ourselves is the proof of our love of God, nor is it similar to love of God. To love God and neighbor as ourselves is inseparable. There is no love of God that is not at the same time the love of one s self and one s neighbor! What would it mean if we actually believed that the love offered us in the ordinary exchanges of life were one with the love that bonds Jesus, the Father and the Holy Spirit. What would it mean? What it meant for me last week and which I carry deep within me never to let go that for three days one hundred leaders from across the world and denominations held each other in love. It was a taste and touch of eternity in human love. Mary Ann Ronan Have Your Blood Pressure Checked After All Masses Sunday, October 26 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!!! The collection last weekend for the outreach ministries supported by St. Thomas More totaled $25,470. In addition to the amount collected, the parish is donating $20,000. If you have not yet contributed, you may still do so and updates will follow in future bulletins. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THANKSGIVING OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES NOVEMBER 15 & 16 Distribution of food bags after all Masses for Thanksgiving Food Drive 22 & 23 Food Drive Collection Weekend 26 Thanksgiving Mass and final collection day of food for Food Drive ANDRÉ HOUSE Thanksgiving Dinner To help with the André House Thanksgiving meal, we will once again collect brown and serve rolls. Saturday, November 22: Sunday, November 23: 4:00-6:00 p.m. After All Masses Let us throw ourselves into the ocean of God s goodness, where every failing will be cancelled and anxiety turned into love. St. Paul of the Cross MASS INTENTION GUILDELINES The 2015 book is now available and we will be following established guidelines. If you wish to book multiple Masses (2-5), the request form is available in the Parish Office and we will schedule masses in order of date received. Please call the Parish Office with any questions. Thank you.

Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 GROWING IN FAITH, ACTING IN LOVE Christian Formation Grades K - 5 ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION Calendar / Class Times/Days: October 27 & 28 Class November 17 & 18 Class FIRE

m. and finish at 7:30 p.m. t.u.f.(9-12 grades) Sun., October 26 Volunteer at Parish Festival Sun., November 2 6:00-7:30 p.m. Sun., November 9 No Session Sunday, November 16 6:00-7:30 p.m. STM teens will go to Notre Dame University s VISION program from July 6-11, 2015.

questions. Check out Notre Dame s website at www.vision.nd.edu. Session A Monday: 4:45-6:00 p.m. Session B Monday: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Session C Tuesday: 4:45-6:00 p.m. Session D Tuesday: 6:30-7:45 p.m. CHRISTIAN FORMATION NOTICES Kindergarten 5th Grades All communication regarding children and their classes is sent through email.

CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to participate in the Children s Liturgy of the World parallel liturgy during the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

In this Sunday s Gospel we find the truth that loving God isn t merely a matter of fervor in our hearts, but that it must be expressed in doing good for the sake of others.

Vincent de Paul was able to show that we indeed love our neighbors by assisting families in their time of need with rent and utilities assistance and providing food.

3 Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 GROWING IN FAITH, ACTING IN LOVE Christian Formation Grades K - 5 ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION Calendar / Class Times/Days: October 27 & 28 Class November 17 & 18 Class FIRE (6-8 grades) Sun., October 26 See you at the festival! Wed., October 29 No Session - Sun., November 2 4:00-5:30 p.m. Wed., November 5 6:30-8:00 p.m. Sun., November 9 No Session Parents Please Note: Our sessions begin at 6:00 p.m. and finish at 7:30 p.m. t.u.f.(9-12 grades) Sun., October 26 Volunteer at Parish Festival Sun., November 2 6:00-7:30 p.m. Sun., November 9 No Session Sunday, November 16 6:00-7:30 p.m. STM teens will go to Notre Dame University s VISION program from July 6-11, If you were unable to attend the recent information meeting, and are interested in sending your teen to this special leadership conference, please contact Gaby in the Parish Office if you have any questions. Check out Notre Dame s website at Session A Monday: 4:45-6:00 p.m. Session B Monday: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Session C Tuesday: 4:45-6:00 p.m. Session D Tuesday: 6:30-7:45 p.m. CHRISTIAN FORMATION NOTICES Kindergarten 5th Grades All communication regarding children and their classes is sent through . Please contact Ann at amaloney@stmglendale.org if your has changed or if you are not receiving notices. CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to participate in the Children s Liturgy of the World parallel liturgy during the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses. CLOW is held the first three Sundays of the month, no registration is required and parents are welcome to attend with their children. THURSDAY EVENING ROSARY 6:30 p.m., Mary Chapel If you are unable to attend the morning recitation of the rosary, please consider this opportunity to pray with fellow parishioners. In this Sunday s Gospel we find the truth that loving God isn t merely a matter of fervor in our hearts, but that it must be expressed in doing good for the sake of others. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to show that we indeed love our neighbors by assisting families in their time of need with rent and utilities assistance and providing food. Please keep these families in your prayers. Brophy College Preparatory is hosting its annual Open House on November 2 from 12:30-3:00 p.m. for prospective students and families. The school will offer campus tours and information about academic programs, co-curricular activities, financial aid, transportation, and the admissions process. There will be an opportunity to talk to students, faculty, administration, and parents. Reservations are not needed. For more information, call the Office of Admissions at or admissions@brophyprep.org. Brophy is located at 4701 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Bourgade Catholic High School Open House 4602 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix Sunday, November 16, 12:00-3:00 p.m. Last campus tour begins at 2:00 p.m.

STEPHEN MINISTRY Pastoral Care Sometimes it takes more than a parka or a blanket to keep another person warm. Sometimes it takes the presence of a caring Christian friend.

Our Stephen Ministry training classes will begin in January. Please consider joining us at an informa

Tuesday, November 4, 9:15 a.m. What to call older adults? Boomers don t like to be called seniors. Even seniors don t like their own name! I am not old.

Pope Francis offers a new perspective through his own life and energy as well as talking about the dignity and respect we give to each other in this journey called life.

It is an opportunity to have the rest of life be richer and more rewarding than we can ever imagine. Seasons of Spirituality at St.

4 STEPHEN MINISTRY Pastoral Care Sometimes it takes more than a parka or a blanket to keep another person warm. Sometimes it takes the presence of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers share the warmth of God s love with those who need it most: the lonely, the depressed, the grieving. Is God calling you to reach out to those who are hurting? Our Stephen Ministry training classes will begin in January. Please consider joining us at an information night on November 13 at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to get an application, contact Linda in the Parish Office or lmcdowell@stmglendale.org. SEASONS OF SPIRITUALITY What s in a Name? Tuesday, November 4, 9:15 a.m. What to call older adults? Boomers don t like to be called seniors. Even seniors don t like their own name! I am not old. Maybe it is changing our perception of what it means to be seniors. Pope Francis offers a new perspective through his own life and energy as well as talking about the dignity and respect we give to each other in this journey called life. The core issue is that there are negative attitudes about aging. We need a vision for growing older. It is an opportunity to have the rest of life be richer and more rewarding than we can ever imagine. Seasons of Spirituality at St. Thomas More offers SPIRITUAL VITALITY to discover the joy, rewards, and humor in all seasons of life. Join us on the first Tuesday of every month. The topic for November: Seek Love Everywhere. Come to discover how red/ pink give our very cells the message of live in fear or live in love. The Loreto Sisters of SS & Jude Cathedral School Are Celebrating Their 60th Anniversary! A Mass and dinner celebration to honor these amazing women is being planned for: Saturday, November 22, SS & Jude Cathedral Mass at 4:30 p.m., dinner immediately following Cost for dinner $30 per person Please call the school s Development Office, , ext. 149 to make your reservation. Given in Gratitude for God s Blessings The plate collection for Sunday, October 19, was $32,276. Thank you for your faithful support. Thanks to Our Advertisers FAITH COMMUNITY NURSING RN s from this ministry are available to speak with parishioners. You may call the Parish Office and leave a message and one of the nurses will contact you. PARISH HALL RENTAL Please patronize our advertisers and thank them for supporting our bulletin when using their products and services. If you wish to donate altar flowers in honor or memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Office. St. Thomas More COMMUITY PARTNERSHIPS Stop by or call the Parish Office to learn more about.. ALBERTSONS COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAM - Cards in the Parish Office. FRY S COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM - Enrollment in this rewards program is done online by each family. Registration forms in Parish Office. SAFEWAY - sign up by picking up a registration form in the Parish Office or visiting select group (St. Thomas More, ID# ). ANDRÉ HOUSE has volunteer opportunities available. To sign up online visit andre2/. The Parish Hall is available to rent for private functions. Please see the parish web site under FAQ s or stop by the Parish Office for an information sheet.

Tina Karen Joan Don Lloyd PARISH COUNCIL Ques ons, comments or concerns, contact a Council member tgantner@stmglendale.org kkozlowski@stmglendale.org jgraham@stmglendale.org dsandefur@stmglendale.

5 Tina Karen Joan Don Lloyd PARISH COUNCIL Ques ons, comments or concerns, contact a Council member tgantner@stmglendale.org kkozlowski@stmglendale.org jgraham@stmglendale.org dsandefur@stmglendale.org lsinger@stmglendale.org Buy your Sunday Arizona Republic here and support the teens. A mere $2.00, like everywhere else, but you re helping the STM teens. First Friday Adora on November 7, 2014, 9:00 a.m. Readings for the Week October 26, 2014 Sunday Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 Monday Eph 4:32 5:8; Ps 1; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19; Lk 6:12-16 Wednesday Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144; Lk 13:31-35 Friday Phil 1:1-11; Ps 111; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday Sunday All Saints Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Ps 24; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a The Commemoration of All the FaithfulDeparted Wis 3:1-9; Ps 27 or Ps 103; Rom 5:5-11; Jn 6:37-40 Please come to Mass early enough not to disrupt. Leave late enough not to insult. Worship reverently enough not to distract. AND dress proudly enough not to offend. Monday, October 27 4:45 pm Faith Formation Session A 6:30 pm Faith Formation Session B 6:30 pm CLOW Catechists Meeting Tuesday, October 28 4:45 pm Faith Formation Session C 4:45 pm RCIC 6:30 pm Faith Formation Session D 7:00 pm Bethany Bereavement Group Wednesday, October 29 6:30 pm Charismatic Prayer Group Thursday, October 30 9:20 am Thursday Morning Bible Study 6:30 pm Evening Rosary 7:00 pm RCIA Friday, October 31 Saturday, November 1 8:00 am Saturday Morning Bible Study 8:30 am All Saints Day Mass Sunday, November 2 6:30 pm CFS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 5:00pm +Elaine Dorsch SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 7:30am Roger Dupoux 9:00am Mary Ann Nicoloff 11:00am Parishioners of St. Thomas More TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 8:30am Cleta Lomini WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 8:30am +Walter Dsoyza THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:30am +Joan Allegra FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 8:30am +Marie Moore SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 8:30am +Pete Pisciotta 5:00pm +Wilfredo Pagan SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 7:30am +Brunia Ann Oyen 9:00am Parishioners of St. Thomas More 11:00am Alex DeLucia Prayer List * Linda Blanchard * Sharon DiCosmo * Jordyn Kube * Victoria Megill * Albert Mitchell * Alex Sparks * Names will be kept on the prayer list for two weeks, at which time you will need to call the Parish Office to update. Thank you.

Liturgy. Welcome to the Parish CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE. NEW YEAR S DAY MASS Thursday, January 1, :00 a.m.

Liturgy. Welcome to the Parish CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE. NEW YEAR S DAY MASS Thursday, January 1, :00 a.m. CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS MORE GLENDALE, AZ DECEMBER 14, 2014 Liturgy Welcome to the Parish A Prophet to the Light Pick up any paper watch the morning news listen to talk radio and notice how often the word,