St. Thomas More Catholic Church Weekly Bulletin 2014-04-20 Easter Sunday | Page 3
Welcome!
A special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, filthy rich, dirt poor, or no hablo Ingles. There is
a place for you if you are over 60 but not grown up yet or a teenager growing up too fast.
We welcome soccer moms, NASCAR dads, Buccaneer fans and NY Giant fans, starving artists, tree-huggers, those
in recovery, and those who are still addicted. We welcome you if you sing like Pavarotti or can’t carry a note in a bucket. You are welcome here if you’re just browsing, just got bored at the bus stop, just woke up, or just got out of jail.
We don’t care if it is your first Sunday at church or whether you’ve been to Church more times than the Pope. We
welcome you if you are having problems or are feeling overwhelmed or if you don’t like “organized religion.” If you
are looking for a fresh start, a fresh cup of hot coffee, or a hug from a new friend there is a place for you here. We
welcome those who are wearing “church clothes” and those who are wearing their only clothes.
We are so glad to see those who are inked, pierced, or both, those who could use a prayer right now, those who
haven’t been to church since Aunt Carol’s funeral, and those who got lost in traffic and wound up here by mistake. We
welcome seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts and jaded cynics, the lost, the found… and you!
Are You New? What should you expect at STM:
Welcoming
Our parishioners love meeting new people and sharing their lives with others. You’ll also be greeted by some of
the most welcoming people you’ve ever met at a church - and we’re not just talking about the Hospitality Team.
Family-focused
If you have children, they are ALWAYS welcome to celebrate Mass with the community! In fact, our church was
purposefully built without a cry room and has a special family bathroom with child-sized “facilities” because we
want children at Mass. Our 11:30AM Mass also has a Children