Commission/Committee Descriptions
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMISSION
The Building Commission is a consultative body that provides assistance to the Pastor/Administrator for all grounds, maintenance and new construction activities of the parish.
The Building Commission is a consultative body that provides assistance to the Pastor/Administrator for all grounds, maintenance and new construction activities of the parish.
FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION
The Faith Formation Commission is a consultative body to the Pastor/Administrator and the Parish's Faith Formation Coordinator. The Commission works to achieve the Archdiocese's and parish's goals for on-going faith formation and establishes policies and sets goals pertaining to the life-long faith formation of the parishioners of St. Thomas More Church.
The Faith Formation Commission is a consultative body to the Pastor/Administrator and the Parish's Faith Formation Coordinator. The Commission works to achieve the Archdiocese's and parish's goals for on-going faith formation and establishes policies and sets goals pertaining to the life-long faith formation of the parishioners of St. Thomas More Church.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
- Media/Communications
All Social Media, including TV monitors, White Boards, Facebook, E-mails, Flocknote to provide all information to the Parishioners - OCIA
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (formerly RCIA). Are you looking to become Catholic, or just have questions and want more information about the Catholic Church? Then O.C.I.A is for you! - Bible Studies
Bible Studies meet from September through May and are structured for weekly in-class video segments and discussion questions, at-home scripture reading, and prayer time. St. Thomas More has a variety of Bible Studies occurring throughout the year. Please email Tracy Disney at [email protected] if you are interested in finding out more information. All are welcome! - Book Club
The Book Club meets on Sunday morning at 9-10:30am in the Parish Library. Current Book: Jesus and the Barbecued Fish Breakfast by Dan Daly SJ. A fun, lighthearted way to learn about Jesus in the Gospels.
Past Books: The St Monica Club by Maggie Green, How to Wait, Hope, and Pray for Your Fallen Away Loved Ones - Friends of St. Monica
St Monica prayed, wept, and pleaded with her son and with God for over fifteen years. She stands as a model of both patience and persistence for all of us who have prodigal sons and daughters. We pray the rosary every Monday morning at 11am in the church for those of our family that fallen away from the Catholic faith. Blessed St Monica, mother of St Augustine, our Father in Heaven, who looked with mercy upon your tears over your wayward son. His conversion and heroic sanctification were the fruit of your prayers. Dear St Monica, we now ask you to pray with us for all those sons and daughters that have wandered away from God, and to add your prayers to those of all mothers who are worried over their children. St Monica, pray for us. Amen. Also every first Monday of the month we will pray the Patriotic Rosary for our country to be united under one God again. - Naomi’s Friends – Bereavement Group
Widows of the parish gather together for comradery, companionship and friendship. We have taken the name of Naomi from the Book of Ruth - Chapter 1:1-18. The book of Ruth is named for the Moabite woman who commits herself to the Israelite people by an oath to her mother-in-law Naomi. Ruth becomes the great-grandmother of David by her marriage to Boaz of Bethlehem. She is an ancestor in the messianic line that leads to Jesus (Mt 1:15). We ladies meet in the high school classroom from 2-4pm every 4th Tuesday of the month. We have various activities from projects to games to cards to conversation. Please feel free to join us! - Tabitha's Companions - A Gathering of Threads Ministry
Tabitha’s meets every Tuesday from 1-4PM in the Good Shepherd Room. All are welcome even if you can only give one afternoon. We make items that are crocheted, knitted or sewn from fabrics that have been donated. All of our baby items are given to the Gabriel Project and the adult lap blankets are given to the St Francis Cancer Center in Mooresville. We also make prayer shawls that are given to anyone in need. - Celebrate Marriage
Dinner and Dance, usually sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/STMCelebrateRomance2024.
YOUTH FAITH FORMATION
- CREW
Catholic – Ready – Equipped – Willing: All 7th through 12 graders are invited to be a part of Youth Ministry known as "CREW. CREW is an addition to the Sunday morning Faith Formation classes. They meet monthly for service projects and social events outside of class time. For more information, email Katie King at [email protected]. - Families in Faith
Families of school-aged children are encouraged to by a part of the Families in Faith group. They plan activities for the youth, help with the décor of the church and share family practices and values. - Faith Formation Classes
St. Thomas More offers Faith Formation classes for all ages so that everyone has an opportunity to learn more about their faith and how to live the Sacramental Life. Faith Formation at St. Thomas More includes classes for kindergarten through grade 12. - Vacation Bible School
VBS normally takes place the last full week of June each year. The week has a central theme.
FINANCE COMMISSION
The Finance Commission serves as a consultative body to the Pastor/Administrator regarding fiscal matters of the Parish. This Commission assists the Pastor/Administrator in setting the annual parish budget and monitoring the parish income and expenses throughout the year. It examines the parish financial records and reports the financial status of the parish to the parishioners twice each year. The Finance Commission is made up of individuals who have experience and knowledge of accounting, finance, and general business concepts.
The Finance Commission serves as a consultative body to the Pastor/Administrator regarding fiscal matters of the Parish. This Commission assists the Pastor/Administrator in setting the annual parish budget and monitoring the parish income and expenses throughout the year. It examines the parish financial records and reports the financial status of the parish to the parishioners twice each year. The Finance Commission is made up of individuals who have experience and knowledge of accounting, finance, and general business concepts.
Car Show Committee
The Anything on Wheels Car Show is held every July. In 2024 there were approximately 68 participants. Proceeds from the Anything on Wheels Car Show support the September-Fest.
The Anything on Wheels Car Show is held every July. In 2024 there were approximately 68 participants. Proceeds from the Anything on Wheels Car Show support the September-Fest.
Celebrate Marriage
Dinner and Dance. This year's event will take place September 28th, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Cost is $85/couple. For more information or to register, visit: https://bit.ly/STMCelebrateRomance2024.
Dinner and Dance. This year's event will take place September 28th, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Cost is $85/couple. For more information or to register, visit: https://bit.ly/STMCelebrateRomance2024.
Festival Committee
The Festival Committee works with the Pastor/Administrator to organize and manage the activities of the largest social and fundraising activities of the parish. Generally, the festivals include family and community fair activities.
The Festival Committee works with the Pastor/Administrator to organize and manage the activities of the largest social and fundraising activities of the parish. Generally, the festivals include family and community fair activities.
Garage Sale Committee
The St. Thomas More Garage Sale is run twice a year, in the spring and the fall. It runs over two days, Thursday and Friday. Proceeds support Churches in Mission, St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities, and various homeless missions.
The St. Thomas More Garage Sale is run twice a year, in the spring and the fall. It runs over two days, Thursday and Friday. Proceeds support Churches in Mission, St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities, and various homeless missions.
Giving Tree
St.Thomas More actively supports a Giving Tree every Christmas. In 2023, almost $10,000 was collected from 120 donors. Information will be available in the church and the social hall this Christmas season.
St.Thomas More actively supports a Giving Tree every Christmas. In 2023, almost $10,000 was collected from 120 donors. Information will be available in the church and the social hall this Christmas season.
FUND RAISERS COMMISSION
- Car Show Committee
The Anything on Wheels Car Show is held every July. In 2024 there were approximately 68 participants. Proceeds from the Anything on Wheels Car Show support the September-Fest. - Festival Committee
The Festival Committee works with the Pastor/Administrator to organize and manage the activities of the largest social and fundraising activities of the parish. Generally, the festivals include family and community fair activities. - Garage Sale Committee
The St. Thomas More Garage Sale is run twice a year, in the spring and the fall. It runs over two days, Thursday and Friday. Proceeds support Churches in Mission, St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities, and various homeless missions.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMISSION
Faith Community Nurse (formerly Parish Nurse) - The Faith Community Nurse serves as a:
Exercise Group:
This group meets on Mondays and Fridays for fun, faith and exercise.
Health Fair
Develops various training activities like AED and CPR training. Sets up Health Service Resources to come to the Paish for informational seminars
Project Rachael: Abortion Healing - Catholic men and women suffering from the aftermath of abortion are invited to find out about Project Rachel programs in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Through Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats, you will be immersed in a spiritual experience that lasts an entire weekend. The retreat addresses the spiritual wounds of abortion that run deep in men and women. Participants experience their sadness and grief in the company of others who share their pain. Call (317) 452-0054 for more information. (All calls are completely confidential).
Respect for Life - Our goal is to deepen respect for human life and heighten public opposition to abortion and euthanasia and other threats against human life both in the Catholic Community and among the general public.
- Health advisor
- Educator on health issues
- Advocate/resource person
- Liaison to faith and community resources
- Developer of support groups
- Helper in healing body, mind and spirit
Exercise Group:
This group meets on Mondays and Fridays for fun, faith and exercise.
Health Fair
Develops various training activities like AED and CPR training. Sets up Health Service Resources to come to the Paish for informational seminars
Project Rachael: Abortion Healing - Catholic men and women suffering from the aftermath of abortion are invited to find out about Project Rachel programs in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Through Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats, you will be immersed in a spiritual experience that lasts an entire weekend. The retreat addresses the spiritual wounds of abortion that run deep in men and women. Participants experience their sadness and grief in the company of others who share their pain. Call (317) 452-0054 for more information. (All calls are completely confidential).
Respect for Life - Our goal is to deepen respect for human life and heighten public opposition to abortion and euthanasia and other threats against human life both in the Catholic Community and among the general public.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COMMISSION
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. The St. Thomas More's Council of the Knights of Columbus is involved with all aspects of Parish life, and if you are a man who is 18 years or older we would love to have you join!
Primary Causes supported by this council:
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. The St. Thomas More's Council of the Knights of Columbus is involved with all aspects of Parish life, and if you are a man who is 18 years or older we would love to have you join!
Primary Causes supported by this council:
- Support to our parish programs, maintenance, facilities, events and special masses.
- Weekly Sunday Donuts
- Monthly Sunday Brunch and Rosary
- Gabriel Project, ultrasound initiative, Safe Haven Baby Box programs fundraising
- Clarity, Women's Crisis Pregnancy Center in Mooresville, Indiana
- Pro-Life Marches and Rallies locally and at the National March for Life in Washington D.C. - annually in January
- Special Olympics
- Gibault School
- Handi-capable camp
- Youth activities such as the Soccer Challenge Basketball Free Throw Challenge and many more events throughout the year
- Family of the Month and Youth of the Month nominations, awards and recognitions.
- Disaster relief such as the current Hurricanes (both domestically and international)
- Refugee relief programs
- “Leave No Neighbor Behind” programs
LITURGY COMMISSION
The Liturgy Commission works with the Pastor/Administrator regarding policies for sacramental prayer of the parish along with planning and preparing liturgical celebrations. The Liturgy Commission coordinates all of the liturgical ministries and assists in training lectors, ushers, and Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, and projectionists.
The Liturgy Commission works with the Pastor/Administrator regarding policies for sacramental prayer of the parish along with planning and preparing liturgical celebrations. The Liturgy Commission coordinates all of the liturgical ministries and assists in training lectors, ushers, and Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, and projectionists.
Bereavement - Includes Naomi's Friends Widows Group. Naomi's Friends meets for fellowship, activities and to enjoy each other's company. For more information, contact the office at (317) 831-4142 or Email us at [email protected].
Altar Servers - An altar server is a lay assistant to a member of the clergy during a Christian religious service. An altar server attends to supporting tasks at the altar such as fetching and carrying, ringing the altar bell and so on.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Lay persons who assist the priest in administering the sacraments of Holy Communion, the consecrated bread and wine.
Holy Communion for the Homebound - If you or a loved one are unable to attend Mass and would like to have a Extraordinary Minister bring Holy Communion on a scheduled basis in your home (including assisted living, senior living, nursing home), please contact the office at (317) 831-4142 or Email us at [email protected].
Lectors - A Lector is an individual who in a particular liturgy is assigned to read a Biblical text other than the Gospel.
Media Ministry - The Media Ministry helps to enhance the Liturgy through the use of technology and audio/visual aids. Through the use of computers and audio/visual equipment an individual volunteer will project song lyrics and Mass readings onto the screens for the congregation to follow. In addition, slide shows and DVDs are often used to enhance the overall experience.
Music Ministry - The Music Ministry enhances the Liturgy through the use of songs/hymns and instruments.
Ushers - The Greeters and Ushers are the primary ambassadors of the Liturgical experience. They greet members of the faith community and make them feel comfortable. They may also escort members and guests to their seats. They pass the baskets for the offering, take the gifts to the altar, and distribute the bulletins.
Altar Servers - An altar server is a lay assistant to a member of the clergy during a Christian religious service. An altar server attends to supporting tasks at the altar such as fetching and carrying, ringing the altar bell and so on.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Lay persons who assist the priest in administering the sacraments of Holy Communion, the consecrated bread and wine.
Holy Communion for the Homebound - If you or a loved one are unable to attend Mass and would like to have a Extraordinary Minister bring Holy Communion on a scheduled basis in your home (including assisted living, senior living, nursing home), please contact the office at (317) 831-4142 or Email us at [email protected].
Lectors - A Lector is an individual who in a particular liturgy is assigned to read a Biblical text other than the Gospel.
Media Ministry - The Media Ministry helps to enhance the Liturgy through the use of technology and audio/visual aids. Through the use of computers and audio/visual equipment an individual volunteer will project song lyrics and Mass readings onto the screens for the congregation to follow. In addition, slide shows and DVDs are often used to enhance the overall experience.
Music Ministry - The Music Ministry enhances the Liturgy through the use of songs/hymns and instruments.
Ushers - The Greeters and Ushers are the primary ambassadors of the Liturgical experience. They greet members of the faith community and make them feel comfortable. They may also escort members and guests to their seats. They pass the baskets for the offering, take the gifts to the altar, and distribute the bulletins.
PARISH COUNCIL COMMISSION
The purpose and function of the Parish Council is to discern the needs of the parish and to serve as a consultative body to the Pastor/Administrator. The council assists the Pastor/Administrator in his leadership role of planning, organizing, initiating, promoting, coordinating and reviewing the evangelization, worship, religious education and service activities within the parish.
The purpose and function of the Parish Council is to discern the needs of the parish and to serve as a consultative body to the Pastor/Administrator. The council assists the Pastor/Administrator in his leadership role of planning, organizing, initiating, promoting, coordinating and reviewing the evangelization, worship, religious education and service activities within the parish.
SAFETY COMMISSION
The purpose of the Safety Commission is to:
The purpose of the Safety Commission is to:
- Care for the parishioners and visitors of St. Thomas More wile they are on site.
- Protect them while they are on site from: Attacks on the church, vandalism, arson, gun-related attacks, bomb threats, etc.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COMMISSION
Mission: St. Vincent de Paul is an international organization of lay people founded in 1833 and named for St. Vincent de Paul whose life was dedicated to the service of the poor and suffering. Our STM Conference mission is to help the poor and suffering in northern Morgan County, serving an area outlined by the Mooresville School system, but not limited to those boundaries. Assistance is in the form of Kroger cards from food and or fuel, monies for utility bills, referrals to local agencies, and spiritual support to our clients. Click here for more information on St. Vincent de Paul.
Mission: St. Vincent de Paul is an international organization of lay people founded in 1833 and named for St. Vincent de Paul whose life was dedicated to the service of the poor and suffering. Our STM Conference mission is to help the poor and suffering in northern Morgan County, serving an area outlined by the Mooresville School system, but not limited to those boundaries. Assistance is in the form of Kroger cards from food and or fuel, monies for utility bills, referrals to local agencies, and spiritual support to our clients. Click here for more information on St. Vincent de Paul.
Churches in Mission - Our Mission is to provide for those in need in the Morgan County community with the necessities for daily living. To do together more effectively those things we can't do separately, and to share our common love of Jesus Christ.
Address: 27 S. Indiana Street, Mooresville, IN 46158 Telephone: (317) 831-3987.
Address: 27 S. Indiana Street, Mooresville, IN 46158 Telephone: (317) 831-3987.
TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION
The Technology Commission serves as a consultative body to the Pastor/Administrator. This Commission assists the Pastor/Administrator in monitoring computer technology. The Commission makes recommendations to the Pastor/Administrator on the purchase and maintenance of computer related equipment. Further, the Commission assists the Pastor/Administrator in the management and maintenance of the parish website and social media products.
The Technology Commission serves as a consultative body to the Pastor/Administrator. This Commission assists the Pastor/Administrator in monitoring computer technology. The Commission makes recommendations to the Pastor/Administrator on the purchase and maintenance of computer related equipment. Further, the Commission assists the Pastor/Administrator in the management and maintenance of the parish website and social media products.
WOMEN OF STM COMMISSION
The Women of STM work with the Pastor/Administrator to organize the women of the parish into a common effort for the good of the church. They assist with funerals and luncheons and volunteer for other parish activities as needed.
The Women of STM work with the Pastor/Administrator to organize the women of the parish into a common effort for the good of the church. They assist with funerals and luncheons and volunteer for other parish activities as needed.