It's that time of year again! We are hoping to have a Children's Nativity Pageant at the Christmas Eve Children's Masses - St. Thomas More at 3:30pm and Our Lady Queen of Peace at 4:30pm. If you are interested in having your child sign up for a role at either parish, please contact Jennifer.Abdalla@dor.org today and to get the rehearsal schedule. Looking forward to this wonderful celebration of our Christ's nativity.

St. Thomas More Liturgical Choir & Friends are performing Handel's Messiah at St. Thomas More on December 10, 2022 at 7:00pm. The concert is free, and we are encouraging a $10.00 suggested donation to support future efforts of the Saint Thomas More Music Ministry so we can continue to do these types of projects for the parish and the greater community.

Starting the weekend of November 19th, we are again asking your help in making Christmas special for people who often go without at this time of the year. Please take a paper mitten and purchase one of the suggested gifts or gift cards listed on it. Then bring it back to church unwrapped or in a gift bag by December 4th. Thank you in advanced for your generosity!!

For more information on the Diocese of Rochester's Bankruptcy, please click here.

We thank those who have given generously and ask all who have not yet given to prayerfully consider doing so. The CMA helps our Church and our parish in so many ways. Please consider all the ways that God has blessed you and your family and think how the Church has brought goodness into your lives. Every gift to the CMA helps those in need, supports the mission of the Church, and comes back to help our parish. Thank you, again, for your contribution, please continue to pray for the success of our efforts.

Join us as we celebrate Margaret's retirement. Sunday November 13, 2022 - Stevens-Connor Lehigh Valley Lodge, 2611 Pinnacle Rd. Rush, NY. Open House Drop In 2:00-5:00pm Please come and show your appreciation to Margaret for her many years of service and dedication to our parish cluster. Please feel free to bring a note/memento to share with Margaret. Also, if so inclined, please bring an appetizer/snack/dessert to share - sign ups are at the church entrances.

So that we can be current with our parishioners, please call the office if you have moved and have a new address, changed your phone number (i.e. gotten rid of landline), email address or any other information that would be helpful to us. You can also email Robin at robin.levy@dor.org. If you have not officially registered at either parish please let us know so that we can get you on our parish rosters. Thanks so much. OLQP 244-3010 STM 381-4200

On Wednesday, November 2, we will read names and light candles for deceased members of our St. Thomas More & Our Lady Queen of Peace community and family members of our parishioners. This Mass can be attended in person or by live streaming on our YouTube channel.

Please click on the "Faith Formation Newsletter Video" text above for the complete guide for Faith Formation Grades K-12 and Sacramental Preparation for the 2022-23 school year!

For over ten years our parishes have supported the St. Andrew's Food Cupboard with our Thanksgiving food collections. Currently, they serve over 100 families PER DAY. Our assistance is vital during these difficult times.

Would you like to volunteer to teach young people about Jesus in a fun new way? Decorate your trunk in any way that represents Jesus' life, his teachings and his love for us. Then as the kids go "trunk-to-trunk" to go "trick-or-treating" they get Catechesis as well as candy. Attend with a decorated trunk, as a trick or treater or contribute candy to be handed out. This year's theme is "Jesus is the Best Treat". Come join in on all the fun.

Come join our Annual Baby Shower. Support this great cause with your time (volunteer), treasure (gifts) or both. This year were are supporting Birthright, Women’s Care Center and Mary’s Place. For more information of what is needed, please click the link above.

Faith Formation Parent Meetings coming in October 2nd-4th. Check out the link above.

Tuesday September 27th from 6:30-8:30 Slattery Hall - Our Lady Queen of Peace. For more information, click the link.

Do you want tips on getting your student through their freshmen year? Visit the Youth Ministry page under the Faith Formation tab.

High School Hangout & Campfire Tuesday August 30th 7:30-9:30pm at STM. Join our new Youth Minister, Nora, for an evening of games, icebreakers, s’mores, and getting to know each other. We’ll play, pray, eat, and spend a little time talking and brainstorming about the year ahead. Bring your ideas and a folding chair. Friends are welcome! To RSVP call the office or email dawn.savacool@dor.org

Bring by school supplies for the Nativity School, Hope Hall, St. Ambrose Academy & Holy Cross School. Collection boxes will be at both STM & OLQP. CLICK TITLE ABOVE FOR LIST OF SUPPLIES. Supplies can be dropped off at Mass or at the Parish office during normal operating hours. Supply collections will be gathered up until 8/21/22. If you can, we could use helpers to sort the supplies on 8/22 at St. Thomas More in the Gathering space at 3:30pm. Contact Gail Kindlon at gailkindlon@gmail.com for more information.

Saturday August 13, 2022 8:30am-1:30pm STM Gathering Space APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS Masks are no longer required but are recommended and donors can request that the employees with whom they come in contact wear a mask. Save time by using RapidPass® to complete your pre-donation reading and health history online before you come to your appointment. Get started at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or by using the Blood Donor App. For detailed donor eligibility questions, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Building Skills and Knowledge for a Diverse World High school students and rising 8th graders: Join our new youth minister Nora August 8-12 from 1-7pm each day at Nazareth College to learn more about different faiths and gain skills for conflict resolution, dialogue, and tolerance. You can find the registration form at the Nazareth College Hickey Center Interfaith Studies website and see a video with more information about the program.

This Saturday (8/6) will be the last Faith & Family Fun Night for the season. It will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace starting at 6:00pm. We will continue to explore the Parables of Jesus, through Games, Arts & Crafts and Skits. The theme this week will be "The Good Samaritan and Workers in the Vineyard". Food & drinks will be provided free of charge. We look forward to seeing you!!! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES are available too - contact Jennifer Abdalla at jennifer.abdalla@dor.org