News items from 2014–2015
The Memorial for the Unborn plaque was installed June 11.
“Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed. Each of us is loved. Each of us is necessary.” — Pope Emeritus Benedict XIV
We are saddened to advise that Bro. Grant Mann has passed away. Bro. Grant, a Worthy Brother Knight of the Alberta-NWT jursidiction, was the State Deputy Elect.
The St. Thomas More Parish Pastoral Council invites you to a Volunteer appreciation evening on Tuesday, May 12, following the 7:00 PM Mass.
At the 2015 AB/NWT State Convention, on the morning of April 19, a Memorial Mass for departed our Brother Knights was held,
Have you ever had the ending of a story told to you before you had had a chance to read the book or watch the film? When it happens to you, you’re apt to get mad about it and spout sarcastically, “Thanks a lot for spoiling the ending for me!”
As I look out the window, I see that the sun is shining in a sky of blue, the snow is melting rapidly, and I know that soon the trees, grass, and flowers will burst forth with new life. Winter has passed and spring is coming.
We are saddened to advise that Brother Tom Meraw, a member of Father Bonner Council 7599, has passed away on February 18, 2015.
What would it have been like at the time of the Nativity? For example, the shepherds tending to their sheep encounter the heavenly host of angels proclaiming the good news of great joy to all — that must have been quite the sight!
I wish to extend my sincere thanks to you for the tireless dedication with which you serve our Parish. ...
We are sad to advise that Bro. Richard Carreau passed away on January 16, 2015.
A new year, a new beginning, is here! Happy New Year!
We so often look at the new year as a time for resolutions. ...
When we look at the calendar and see that it already reads December, it’s a reminder of how busy things get and how fast time flies. It always seems to be a combination of “I didn’t get everything done!” and “I still have so much to do!”
This past month, we held our fall membership drive. I had the opportunity to take in the First Degree Exemplification as we initiated a dozen new Brother Knights into our Order, ten of them as members of our Council...
The Columbian Year is off to a flying start. This past month we had the successful launch of the Parish’s grocery card program, for which our Council members are providing the volunteers. We also had two Build Days with Habitat for Humanity ...
I heartily welcome you to a new year! It sure seems like the year always begins in September, with school starting, and so many other activities following the same schedule. We have an exciting Columbian Year ahead.