We believe faith life is not just what you receive in church but what you take with you into the world. To become more fully involved in the life of St. Thomas More Parish you are invited to participate in the Stewardship of Ministry. Learn more about our ministries below - share your gifts with fellow parishioners, the community, or the larger Church.
Senior ministry activities at St. Thomas More are open to any parishioner 55 years or over. 55 & Alive offers PRAYER, FELLOWSHIP& FORMATION opportunities for our seniors.
Contact: Kathy Balhoff or Debbie Littlefield
The group does works of charity and service according to the seven points of the Circle of Love: Family, Quality of Life, Youth, Education, Legislation, Leadership, and Spiritual Enhancement. In addition to works of charity, the group enjoys social activities such as potlucks and trips. CDA, open to women over 18 years, meets the second Monday of the month (with the exception of July and Dec.) at 6:30p.m. at STM.
Contact: Pat Schmit
The Hospitality Ministry is responsible for planning, hosting and implementing various receptions throughout the year. Receptions include, but are not limited to the 80th Birthday Celebration, Confirmation reception, Christmas Open House, First Eucharist receptions, Easter Vigil reception and more. Volunteers are asked to serve at least two receptions a year.
Contacts: Beth Broussard and Tomi Neames
The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity. KC Council 5530 is open to all men of the parish. The Knights sponsor numerous parish and diocesan programs to benefit youth, seminarians and the needy, including fundraising, cook-outs, seasonal parties, service projects and more. Its work also supports pro-life initiatives and other Catholic causes worldwide.
Contact: Don Pourciau
The Fr. Maynard E. Hurst Jr. Auxiliary assists St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council 5530 in all their aims and goals, and to help promote fellowship through religious and social activities. The group is open to any female, 18 years of age or older, who is related by blood or by law to a Knight in good standing with his council or who was in good standing at the time of his death. Dues are $12 per year with the year beginning July 1. Dues are prorated for those joining after July 1.
Contact: Shirley Bonaccorso
The STM Men’s Club is a social and service organization chartered for adult male members to aid in projects around the church and school, as well as to sponsor spiritual and social programs. As a member of this organization, you will have the opportunity to meet fellow parishioners, make new friends, socialize with old friends and provide valuable services to our parish and school.
2024 - 2025 MEN'S CLUB OFFICERS
President, Trey Carville
FIND US HERE: stmbr.org/mensclub and facebook.com/stmmensclubbr
The Welcome Ministry is a group of parishioners that welcomes newcomers to St. Thomas More Parish. Each welcome minister will meet and share an information packet provided by the parish office to the newly registered parishioners. This is a great opportunity to make our new families feel welcome and at home.
Contact: Liz Core
The Women’s Ministry is a group of women whose mission is to form a network of mothers and families of the parish by providing spiritual, social and service opportunities. The ministry provides family activities, service projects and aid to many in need throughout the parish and the Baton Rouge community. This is a perfect opportunity to connect with other families and create lasting friendships. All women in the parish are encouraged to get involved.
Contact: Beth Touchet-Morgan
The Baptism Ministry is seeking volunteers to assist the priest, deacon and couples with the Baptism Seminar held once a month. In addition, volunteers will help greet the family the day of the Baptism and assist with any needs of the event. All that is required is a welcoming and helpful heart. Initial training is provided for team members.
Contact: Sarah Neau
This program is for non-Catholic adults and children seeking to learn more about the faith. Unbaptized adults and children are highly encouraged to join, as well as those seeking to make a full profession of faith.
Contact: Sarah Neau
Parish School of Religion has been a constant ministry in the parish since its inception and provides continuous religious education to children and youth, 1st - 11th grade. The children and youth are guided by their catechists and parents on a journey to grow in their faith through prayer, service, Church teachings, and more. Any family with children in the parish attending a private or public school is strongly encouraged to enroll them in the Parish School of Religion. Registration opens late summer.
Contact: Bridget Day
The vocations ministry works to promote a better understanding and openness to the priesthood and religious life. They are advocates who support those in our parish and the diocese who are either in the process of discerning their vocation, are in active formation, or are full-time priests and religious who daily, in faith, respond to God’s call.
Contact: Sarah Neau
This ministry provides spiritual, physical and moral support to families experiencing the loss of a loved one. Volunteers assist on the day of the funeral in the church as altar servers, Eucharistic ministers, sacristans, and hospitality ministers. If you feel called to walk with our parishioners and extended family that have lost a loved one please share your time, heart and compassion with the Bereavement Ministry.
Contact: Peggy Hoffman
The role of this ministry is to be a liaison between St. Thomas More and the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge. The mission is to pursue unity, justice and peace through interfaith cooperation. Activities include visitations to other places of worship, forums and dinners to brainstorm issues that affect us all; a community prayer breakfast and a community concert.
Contact Ellie Perret
A group of STM parishioners prepares a homemade meal to serve approximately 400 LSU students a hearty lunch once a year.
Contact: Tomi Neames
One of the Corporal Works of Mercy we are called to serve as Catholic-Christians is to feed the hungry. Each month various teams of volunteers from St. Thomas More cook and serve an evening meal at one of the three St. Vincent de Paul/Bishop Ott Shelter locations for homeless men and women. Most teams serve once a month; some serve every other month.
Contacts: Ellie Perret and Mike Nola
The parish serves three nursing homes which are within its geographical boundaries: The Care Center, Capital House, and Guest House. All are in need of consistent volunteers for weekly communion services, visits with the residents and special seasonal celebrations held throughout the year.
Contact: Deacon Paul Soileau
Through prayer, outreach, education and political action, Respect Life Ministry volunteers strive to uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church with regards to the protection and sanctification of life and families. They raise the consciousness of the parish through the awareness months of October and January, and also maintain a formation program throughout the year. They also participate in diocesan, local and nationally sponsored events including the March for Life in Washington D.C., the Louisiana Life March and The 40 Days for Life. The STM Knights of Columbus coordinate this ministry.
Contact: STM Church Office, 225-275-3940
These volunteers help serve the neediest in our parish area. Volunteers committed to this ministry are trained on-site by an existing volunteer and then work in teams to visit and talk with the needy in an effort to find solutions to the problems many of them face and to provide for them the basic necessities of living.
Contact: Joe Macaluso
This group of volunteers assists in greeting and seating the congregation during weekend Masses. They help the communion lines move smoothly, see that the collection is passed in an orderly fashion, and handle distribution of the parish bulletin.
Contact: Jamie Tennyson
St. Thomas More offers many opportunities to come together as a community to pray:
Contact: Church Office, 225-275-3940
Contact: Joe Macaluso
Contact: Sharon Hebert
This ministry is open to all parishioners ages 15 and older who have a desire to proclaim the Word of God and are willing and able to participate in training, practice and prayer in order to serve the ministry to its fullest during the weekend and/or weekday Masses.
Contact: Sarah Neau
Eucharistic ministers prayerfully serve the people of St. Thomas More by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during Eucharistic celebrations.
Contact: Sarah Neau
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priests and deacons of a parish in their service to the sick and homebound.
Contact: Church Office, 225.275.3940
The Décor Committee is involved with the environment of the church in accordance with the liturgical season. The volunteers work directly with the Décor’s subcommittee, the liturgy coordinator and the pastor. The responsibilities of this team include banners, displays, plants and flowers.
Contact: Marian Kumse
The parish choir helps lead and enhance the liturgical celebration at 10:00 am Sunday Masses, at other special Masses and events throughout the year. The ability to read music is not a requirement, but the heart to sing and love of music are definitely added benefits. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm and on Sundays at 9:30 am.
Contact: Mallory Sollie
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