Posted November 28, 2018
Parishioners of St. Thomas More in Pottstown have been marking the congregation’s 50th anniversary with a variety of activities, including a Nov. 4 Mass that was celebrated in honor of its deceased founding members.
After the liturgy, parishioners gathered to enjoy a pancake breakfast.
For more information about the anniversary celebration and ongoing parish activities, visit the parish’s website at https://www.stmsouthcoventry.com//home.htm.
(Photos by Susan Dutton.)
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The McCollum family arrives for a Nov. 4 Mass in honor of St. Thomas More Parish’s deceased founders.
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Jane Pastelak and Amy Piazza, both founding members of St. Thomas More Parish, attended a Nov. 4 liturgy honoring those who helped establish the Pottstown congregation.
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Families arrive for a Nov. 4 Mass in honor of St. Thomas More Parish’s deceased founders.
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Marge Hutt and Guy Diana bring up the gifts at a Nov. 4 Mass honoring the deceased founders of St. Thomas More Parish.
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Connie Yanos and Connie Yucha were among those who brought up the offertory gifts at a Nov. 4 Mass honoring the deceased founders of St. Thomas More Parish.
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Pastor emeritus Father Hugh Dougherty and current pastor Father Edward Brady concelebrated a Nov. 4 Mass in honor of St. Thomas More Parish’s deceased founding members.
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Members of the St. Thomas More 50th Jubilee Committee are pictured in the church’s sanctuary (top row from left): Mary Jo Warner, Ray Canton, Father Edward Brady (pastor), Greg Martin; (second row) Margee Kulp, Gloria Ziccardi, Carol Phillips, Linda Faust, Jen Dawson, Susan Dutton, Charlene Wiggs; (bottom row) Maria Innocenti, Patty Evans, Arnold Ziccardi, Rod Faust, Joan Claypoole, Judy Tomarelli, Jane Werkley. (Not pictured: Carol Duffy.)
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Members of St. Thomas More in Pottstown enjoyed a pancake breakfast after a Nov. 4 Mass honoring the parish’s deceased founders.
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Members of St. Thomas More in Pottstown enjoyed a pancake breakfast after a Nov. 4 Mass honoring the parish’s deceased founders.
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