Saint Thomas More
Beatified 1886 Canonized 1935
ROOF REPLACEMENT
AND MASS TIMES
Masses have moved back into the Church while we wait for work to begin replacing our roof.
Once work begins, we will move Masses back to the Parish Hall and the Parish Yard as follows:
**Daily 7:00 AM Mass during the week will be held in the Parish Hall.
**Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM will be outside in the Parish Yard on the grass.
**Saturday 4:00 PM Mass, the Sunday Evening Mass at 7:00 PM and the Tuesday Evening Latin Mass at 6:00 PM will be held in the Parish Hall.
Signs will be placed on the doors to the Church once the work begins, directing you to the proper location for Masses. Thank you!
The Anima Christi
is a prayer from around the
14th century. It is still widely used after receiving the body and blood of Our Lord, Jesus Christ in
Holy Communion.
Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me
Water from Christ's side, wash me
Passion of Christ, strengthen me
O good Jesus, hear me
Within Thy wounds hide me
Suffer me not to be separated
from Thee
From the malicious enemy defend me
In the hour of my death call me
And bid me come unto Thee
That I may praise Thee with Thy saints and with Thy angels
Forever and ever
Amen
EWTN
Saint Thomas More Church
Pensacola Florida
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY – FRIDAY - 7:00 AM
SATURDAY –Mass 4:00 PM
Confessions in church - 3:00 PM
(Masks required)
SUNDAY –
Mass - 8:00 AM
Mass - 10:00 AM
Mass - 7:00 PM
All Masses are in the church
and open to the public
Sunday 8:00 AM is Livestreamed on Saint Thomas More Parish
Facebook page
Traditional Latin Mass
Third Sunday of month - 8:00 AM
Every Tuesday - 6:00 PM
Please note:
Bishop Wack has extended the dispensation of the Obligation to attend Mass on the Lord’s Day. You do not have to go to Mass on Saturday evening or Sunday until further notice.
MASK REQUIREMENT
FOR THE 4:00 PM MASS
Masks will be mandatory for the
4:00 PM Saturday Evening Mass beginning January 16, 2021. Masks will be required for the duration of the 4:00 PM Mass. This is to ensure that all people feel safe and have a Mass they feel comfortable attending. Masks are still encouraged at all Masses, especially in enclosed spaces such as the Narthex, restrooms, and traveling to/from seats.
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PARISH OFFICE NEW LOCATION AND
NEW OFFICE HOURS
Our Parish Office has moved!
We are now located at
11 Broadmoor Lane,
very close to the Parish Hall
and the Church.
Office hours are
7:00 AM to 1:00 PM,
Monday through Friday.
Our phone number remains
(850) 456-2543.
Religious Education classes will continue to be held at the
412 Bayshore location for the remainder of the school year.
Parish Religious Education Classes
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2021
Director of Faith Formation
Michele Kenaga
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The classes for 1st - 8th graders this semester will be held from 8:50 - 9:50 AM at the 412 Bayshore Drive
Parish Office location.
Classes for March include a regular
8:50 AM- 9:50 AM Religious Education class at 412 Bayshore Drive
If you have any questions about Religious Education schedules, registering your child, or any other questions, contact
Michele Kenaga
at the Parish Office during regular office hours at (850) 456-2543.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT
FAITH AND PRAYER STUDY
Father Nicholas leads a discussion group about prayer using
Fr. Thomas Dubay’s book,
Fire Within, from 6:00 - 7:30 on Wednesday nights in the Parish Hall. There are still some books available to purchase, and all are welcome to come be part of this weekly group.
For more information, call the office at (850) 456-2543 or just come to a class on Wednesday night!
14th -NOBOOK STUDYON THIS NIGHT
21st -MICHELE WILL LEAD THE STUDY
FATHER NICHOLAS AT PRIEST RETREAT
28th - MAY 19th CLASS AS NORMAL
The 2021
Catholic Sharing Appeal (CSA) will begin the weekend of February 6th-7th. There will be brochures and pledge cards in the pews and in the Narthex. CSA raises money for diocesan offices and programs.
Saint Thomas More Parish is assessed annually by the diocese. The CSA amount is only half of that total, with the other half being paid by the parish throughout the year. Our total parish assessment is a over $72,000, so our CSA assessment is approximately $36,000. This CSA amount is raised through money pledged from parishioners. Whatever is not raised of this amount is taken from the parish savings.
Saint Thomas More is blessed with over 250 registered households. Less than half contributed to CSA in 2020, and we are hopeful to increase those numbers this year. Please prayerfully consider your yearly pledge to Catholic Sharing Appeal. Your support is greatly appreciated by the Bishop, Pastor, and fellow parishioners!
Bishop Wack's Message
https://vimeo.com/490018140
ADDRESSES
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NEW OFFICE LOCATION
Mail Address: 510 Bayshore Drive
Pensacola, Florida 32507
Church: 3295 Barrancas Avenue
Parish Office Address: 11 Broadmoor Lane
There are endless opportunities
for daily Mass
Good Lenten Prayer
CLICK BELOW FOR HOLY MASSES
LIVE ONLINE
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Check the FAITH page
on this website for
Daily Mass with
"Word on Fire" and
Bishop Robert Barron
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special
“Year of St. Joseph.”
It is a wonderful opportunity to increase our love for St. Joseph and knowledge, “to encourage us to implore his intercession and to imitate his virtues and his zeal" (Patris Corde).
Litany of Saint Joseph
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
God our Father in heaven, have mercy.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
have mercy.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Noble son of the House of David,
pray for us.
Light of patriarchs, pray for us.
pray for us.
Husband of the Mother of God,
pray for us.
Guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God,
pray for us.
Faithful guardian of Christ, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Joseph, chaste and just, pray for us.
Joseph, prudent and brave, pray for us.
Joseph, obedient and loyal, pray for us.
Pattern of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model of workers, pray for us.
Example to parents, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Pillar of family life, pray for us.
Comfort of the troubled, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of evil spirits, pray for us.
Protector of the Church, pray for us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
God made him master of his household,
And put him in charge of all that he owned.
Let us pray.
O God, who in your inexpressible providence were pleased to choose
Saint Joseph
as spouse of the most holy
Mother of your Son,
grant, we pray,
that we, who revere him as our protector on earth, may be worthy of his heavenly intercession.
Through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.
Alfred Washburn Center Needs
The Alfred Washburn Center’s clothing locker is critically short on the following: men’s jeans, pants & shorts to fit sizes 32/34/36; men’s underwear (boxer, boxer‐briefs but NOT briefs) sizes Sm/Med/Lg; men’s collared shirts Sm/ Med/Lg; and women’s underwear (all sizes). Flashlights, AA & AAA batteries, deodorant, and small hairbrushes are popular but out‐of‐stock item
Rolling suitcases are always needed as well, the homeless use them for their possessions.
Volunteers are also needed - please contact Pat Mitchell at (205) 222-6856
if you are able to help in any way.
hNEEDS: Alfred - Washburn is a “Day Shelter” where the homeless can get a meal, shower, wash their clothes and even work on their bicycles amongst other offered services.
They are in need of the following items: ·Washcloths · Hand Towels ·
Men’s and Women’s socks (new only) ·
Men’s underwear (new only) ·
Men’s jeans smaller sizes ·
Women’s underwear (new only) ·
Backpacks · Tents · Sleeping bags ·
Bikes and bike locks · Tarps
The Alfred-Washburn Center is a ministry of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul serving the homeless and poorer members of our community. The Center is funded by the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores and Conferences, as well as private and corporate donations. We are a 100% volunteer organization.
They are located at 31 Murphy Lane
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 435-7427
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays from 8:30am to 1pm.
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OFFICE HOURS
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NEW OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Truth about the Equality Act:
The bill is well-intentioned but ultimately misguided. The Equality Act discriminates against people of faith, threatens unborn life,
and undermines the common good.
Click here to learn more.
https://www.usccb.org/ equality-act
In the 1930's St. Maria Faustina Kowalska had a series of revelations, where our Lord called for a special feast day, Divine Mercy Sunday, which was named by Pope Saint John Paul II at the canonization of St. Faustina on April 30, 2000. The feast day is celebrated the Sunday after Easter.
Please join the faithful from across the world in this celebration. Visit the links below to learn more.
The Divine Mercy Chaplet
is appropiate to pray everyday, especialy in these challenging troubled times of the COVID-19
Basics of Divine Mercy
Downloadable and Printable
Divine Mercy Image
Sealing Your Home with the
Divine Mercy Image
The CDC alert directs people to call their healthcare professional if they develop symptoms, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or if they have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19. Check cdc.gov for a list of areas where the virus is widespread.
O Blessed Saint Roch,
Patron of the sick,
Have pity on those
Who lie upon a bed of suffering.
Your power was so great
When you were in this world,
That by the sign of the Cross,
Many were healed of their diseases.
Now that you are in heaven,
Your power is not less.
Offer, then, to God
Our sighs and tears
And obtain for us that health we seek
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
(Repeat the following 3 times)
Saint Roch, pray for us,
That we may be preserved
From all diseases of body and soul.
Spiritual Communion is the practice of desiring union with Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. It is used primarily by individuals who cannot receive holy Communion, such as the ill, the divorced and remarried, and those who have not yet been received into full communion with the Church. St. Thomas Aquinas described it as “an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the most holy sacrament and lovingly embrace him” at a time or in circumstances when we cannot receive him in sacramental Communion.
My Jesus,
I believe that you are
present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things,
and I desire
to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually
into my heart. I embrace you
as if you were already there and
unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be
separated from you.
Amen.
PERMANENT NEW REGULAR MASS TIMES AT STM
Once we are able to resume our regular Masses, please note some changes have been made
Daily Mass—Monday through Friday
will be at 7:00 am NOT 6:40 am
Saturday—Confessions 3:00 pm
Mass 4:00 pm
Sunday— Mass 8:00 am, 10:00 am
and we will have an added
Mass at 7:00 pm
The specific details of when and how public Mass will resume have yet to be fully determined, but here are five components of this next phase that all should be prepared for.
1. A general dispensation from the Sunday obligation will remain. Many people, especially those who are at risk of possible infection or illness, and those who care for them, are strongly encouraged to stay home and participate in live streamed Masses, which will continue. This also means that one can come to church for Mass on any day of the week (not just Sunday). This will help to give people more of a chance to celebrate Mass in person at least once a week.
2. Attendance will be limited. Some restrictions will remain on the capacity of large gatherings, so we are working with parishes to determine a fair way to cap attendance for Masses. It is very important for everyone to be registered with their parish in order to receive communication about this next phase. Make sure that you are in the loop to receive updates about sign-up systems, assigned days, how many people can attend a given Mass and who those people may be, etc. Unfortunately, during this next phase, no one should expect to be able to attend Mass with regularity.
3. Social Distancing will be practiced. Expect your parish to have pews/rows that are roped off. Families will be asked to maintain 6 feet of separation from other families. Be prepared to wear a mask to Mass to guard against the potential spread of the virus.
4. Liturgical changes will be in place. Extra precautions will be taken, such as suspending the distribution of the Precious Blood and strongly recommending receiving the Host only on the hand.
5. Anyone who attends public Mass will still be at risk. Even with the best health practices and strict social distancing, anyone who enters a public space should be aware of the risk. Our churches will be cleaned thoroughly, but the risk of contracting COVID-19 remains.
Finally, let us all seek progress and not perfection. In this next phase, we will certainly meet some challenges and frustrations. Even after this next phase begins, your family may not be able to attend Mass for several weeks. Sign-up systems and parish communication may encounter difficulties, and some attendance strategies may not go according to plan.
It is encouraging to see COVID-19 numbers flatten and decrease. However, for the protection of our diocese and local communities, we do not want to contribute to a rebound effect that would push normalized Mass attendance even further into the future. If we all work together, we can ease back into this, incrementally adding more people and options at Mass.
Thank you for your patience through all of this. Please continue to pray for our diocese, our parishes and schools and our local communities as we navigate this next leg of the journey.
The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
is committed to healing the hurting hearts of sexual abuse victims and has established Victims Assistance Coordinators who are experienced and trained counselors and are available to help persons who have been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or other church personnel.
The Coordinator for the
Pensacola/Ft. Walton Beach area is
Dr. Louis Makarowski, 850-477-7181
For Spanish speakers - En Español
Dcn. Santiago Molina, 850-627-2350
Diocesan Victim Assistance
Hotline 850-435-3536