Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Joseph is a prayer resource with daily meditations that will enrich your Advent by inviting you to experience the first Advent with Joseph and Mary, as they await the birth of their son, the Savior of the world.  We will spend time praying this Advent through the eyes of Joseph and feel what is in Joseph’s heart, and read the Scripture that Joseph read, so you can fully prepare to welcome Jesus into your heart this Christmas.

Join us Mondays November 18, 25, December 2, 16
Mornings 9:00-10:00am or Evenings 6:30-7:30pm.

There is a $5 fee for the book which can be purchased at the first class.

Register below or contatct Sharon Hall (847)888-1682x216

Learn more here - That Man Is You

Are you familiar with Netflix?  FORMED is a similar platform except all of the content is Cathoic.  You can watch Catholic movies and documentaries.  You can find Cathoic studies to do alone or with a small group of friends.  You will also find content appropriate for your children.  St. Thomas More parish has paid for the yearly subscription to FORMED so there is NO CHARGE TO YOU!  Simply follow the link stthomasmorechurch.formed.org and set up your account using your email address.  You can view FORMED on your computer or get the app and watch on your tablet or smartphone.  Try it and let us know which is your favorite FORMED program.  



Use this link to sign up! Choose St. Thomas More in Elgin and then provide an email address and start enjoying lots of free programing. 
stthomasmorechurch.formed.org
 

Once a month Monsignor Glenn Nelson, of the Diocese of Rockford Deaf Apostolate, celebrates Mass for the Deaf Community in our chapel at 11:30am on the Sundays listed below.  Find even more information at the Deaf Apostolate website.  
2019 Mass schedule

November 24
December 8

A Deaf Bible Study will be hosted by Cathy Signor, a deaf pastoral worker for the Rockford Diocese Deaf Apostolate Office and M.F.P. Graduate. The bible study will be on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
2019
November 4, November 18
2020
February 10, February 24, March 9, March 23, April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18
This study is for deaf adults but is also open to hearing people who know American Sign Language. 
For more information, please contact: Cathy Signor (Video Phone) 815-918-9997.

As Adult Catholics we should be striving each day to be developing our knowledge of our faith.  Our faith journey changes during all the changes in our life and by continuing to learn more we strengthen and nourish that faith.  St. Thomas More parish offers a variety of programs, classes, and groups to help adults expand and develop their relationship with Christ and each other.  Check this page frequently for updates about new programs.  Please contact Sharon Hall, shall@stthomasmorechurch.org,  if you have any questions or suggestions for new programs. 

Here are some wonderful sites for you to click and learn more about the Catholic faith!

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops- a one stop place to find news about what's happening in the Catholic Church, find an online Bible, online Catechism, and documents of the Church.
http://www.usccb.org/

Catholic Answers- this excellent website will help you to find the answers to just about any Catholic question you may have.
http://www.catholic.com//

Do you have a smartphone?  Our favorite Catholic app for the smartphone is Laudate.  It has daily readings, prayers, The Bible, The Catechism, how to go to Confession, and so much more.  It's a free app and can be found wherever you choose apps on your smartphone. 

Please also check out our Catholic Resources page for even more suggestions for expanding your knowledge of the Catholic faith.