Bishop Robert Barron has produced a wonderful program about some of the amazing men and women who have helped to shape our beautiful Catholic Church.  Enjoy this video about St. Francis.  It will be available through August 31.

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Learn more here - That Man Is You

The Deaf Community is welcome to St. Thomas More parish.  An interpreter for the deaf is available at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday.

 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.  
August 27
September 10
October 1
November 12
December 10

 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 group will take some time off for the summer but return in the fall on Monday evenings at 7pm   The bible 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.