05-22-16 - St. Thomas More Church

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God the Holy Spirit: Sanctifier.
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St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church
8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
Mission Statement : The Roman Catholic Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes and invites
every person to join us on our journey in faith and celebration. With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through
Sacred Scripture and Tradition, we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all, especially in loving service to those in need.
As part of the Universal Church, we affirm the dignity of every person. All this we do to give glory and honor to God.
Pastoral Staff
Pastor .......................... Reverend Michael J. Yadron, KCHS; Ext. 312
[email protected]
Associate Pastor...............................Reverend Ted J. Mauch; Ext. 314
[email protected]
Senior Deacon............................................ Dr. Napoleon Tabion, OFS
Deacons ................................................................ David Kapala, KHS
............................................................................ Joseph Stodola, KHS
......................................................................... Daniel Zurawski, KHS
Director of Finance ........................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330
Pastoral Care Coordinator.........Deacon David Kapala, KHS; Ext. 313
Director of Music......................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 338
Director of Religious Education .................... Emily Hackett; Ext. 332
Director of Development ............................. Amanda Herbst; Ext. 342
Parish Office Staff
Hours: Mon-Friday 8:00 am-8:00 pm • Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Web Site.......................................................... www.stm-church.com
Email address .................................. [email protected]
Email address for bulletin ...................... [email protected]
Office Phone………. 836-8610
Office Fax ....................836-9185
Bulletin Editor ..................................................... Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309
Daytime Receptionist........................................ Susan Strain; Ext. 310
Evening Receptionist .................................... Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310
Building Maintenance……………………...Mike Popovich 836-8610
Pastoral Ministries
Environment & Art ................................................................836-8610
Eucharistic Ministers ........................ Deacon Dan Zurawski 742-6005
Hospitality/Greeters ................................... Chris Shearman 923-1419
Lectors ...................................................... William McDunn 922-9459
Nursery ..................................................Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079
St. Vincent de Paul ................................. Michael Martinelli 836-8610
Vocations Committee ...................................... Mary Kochis 322-7262
2015-2016 Pastoral Council Members
Joe Dubczak, Chairperson ............................................ Deborah Jarvis
Wendy Jasinski ...........................................................Nancy Klawitter
Jim Landowski.............................................................. Paul Liszewski
Joe O’Brien ....................................................................Kurt Popovich
Jim Secviar ...................................................................... Dwight Reed
Cheryl Staniszewski.................................................. Cindy Thompson
St. Thomas More School
Pre-School through 8th Grade
Office Hours: Monday– Friday ~ 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Web Site........................................................... www.stm-school.com
School Phone ......... 836-9151 School Fax ..........................836-0982
President ........................................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330
Principal............................................................... Jay Harker; Ext. 328
Assistant Principal ......................................... Cynthia Block; Ext. 328
School Administrative Assistant……….. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328
School Reception & Office Associate………. Sandra Steele; Ext. 329
Home & School Association.................. Kris Miller; (312) 909-8156
Parish & School Offices Associate .............. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 311
School Admissions .............................................. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309
Weis Center — Preschool & Pre-K
8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321
Phone .....................................................................................836-2660
Fax .........................................................................................836-2655
Sacramental Information
Confessions
Saturdays ............................................................ 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
First Friday .............................. 1/2 hour before the 6:30 a.m. Mass
Baptisms .............................. First and Third Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
Parents must be registered parishioners and regularly
attending at least six months before the Baptism. At least
one of the godparents must be a practicing Catholic.
Pre Baptism Class ..................................... 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Parents must call the Parish Office to schedule class and/or Baptism.
Marriage .............. Must be a registered, practicing member of the
parish at least six months before beginning the six month
preparation program for marriage.
Communion calls and visits to Hospitals and Homebound: Call
the Parish Office for Sacraments at hospital or at home.
New Parishioner Registration
To make it as convenient as possible for you, new parishioners may
register at any time in the Parish Office.
St. Thomas More Religious Education
Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday — 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday — 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Religious Education Phone ........................................................... 836-8610
Director ..................................................................Emily Hackett; Ext. 332
Administrative Assistant ..................................... Carolyn McGill; Ext. 336
Grades K through 8 ~ Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons
Formation/Education ............................................................Barbara Topete
Parish Life ......................................................................... Elaine Herrmann
Peace & Social Justice.............................................................. Mary Silvasi
Spirituality & Worship ....................................................... Kaaren Mashura
Stewardship ........................................................................... Noreen Bickel
Parish Organizations
Altar & Rosary Society .................................... Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539
Blue Army ................................................... Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779
Boy Scouts ................................................................ Curt Anglin 902-5126
Career Networking Group…………………… Christine Spencer 836-8610
Circle of Prayer………………………………..Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002
Cub Scouts .............................................................Alan Pischner 306-7552
Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200
Gabriel Project………………………………... Marilyn Glennon 836-8610
Garden Club ............................................................ Paul Mazerik 644-8409
Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544
Girl Scouts............................................................. Renee Whelan 796-6809
Holy Name Society ....................................................................... 836-8610
Knights of Columbus ............................. Brad Hemingway (708) 951-5492
Oblates……………………………………………...Denise Gard 836-9115
Respect Life .................................................................................. 836-8610
Senior Citizens ........................................................... Herb Cleve 670-2982
The Travelers Club…………………………………..Lois Quinn 836-7902
Ushers Club ..................................................... ….Jim Marmalejo 836-1463
Venture Crew……………………………………....Fr. Ben Ross 322-4505
Please remember St. Thomas More
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The Most Holy Trinity
May 22, 2016
Saturday, May 24
5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
Sunday, May 22
6:30 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
8:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
10:00 a.m. Fr. Ted Mauch
12:00 Noon Fr. Ted Mauch
SATURDAY, May 28
8:30 am
G. & I. Scalzo
5:30 pm
A. Kleszynski, S. Szala, D. Urbaniak,
T. & T. Pappas/ MC ~ Nick
SUNDAY, May 29
6:30 am
G. & T. O’Brien, S. Donovan
8:00 am
L. & M. Buksa, E. Gossman, G. Kenning,
A. Nahnsen/ MC ~ Elizabeth B.
10:00 am
D. Ayala, V. Vasquez, J. Bevil, J. Burns,
A. Burzynski/ MC ~ Joey
12:00 pm
N. Brough, D. Dy, M. Muta/ MC ~ Tim
SUNDAY, May 22 — The Most Holy Trinity
6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
8:00 am Patricia Masterton by Family
10:00 am Anne Baranowski (Ann.) by Ed & Carolyn Smiley
12:00 pm Karen Gianotti (Ann.) by Husband & Son
MONDAY, May 23
6:30 am Josefina Antonio (Ann.) by Aquino Family
8:30 am Michael Dennis Ramirez by Mr. & Mrs. O.E.
Ramirez
TUESDAY, May 24
6:30 am Emily Mysliwy (Ann.) by Furman Family
8:30 am Pamela Wadycki (Ann.) by Bunco Gals
10:00 am Intention of Doris Weber by Diana Wilson
(MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 2)
WEDNESDAY, May 25 — St. Bede the Venerable
6:30 am Santa Agnello by Pietro & Rosa Merlo & Family
8:30 am Michael Jurkash by John Jurkash Family
THURSDAY, May 26 — St. Philip Neri
6:30 am Michael Wohadlo (Ann.) by Ron & Charlotte Conn
9:00 am Bernadine Henson (Ann.) by Ron & Charlotte Conn
Cecilia Louise Zick
FRIDAY, May 27 — St. Augustine of Canterbury
6:30 am Matt & Mayme Gonsiorowski by Standerski Family
8:30 am Paul & Jean Sokolowski by Jim & Sharon
Marmalejo
SATURDAY, May 28
8:30 am Intention of Celebrant
5:30 pm John & Dorothy Jurkash by Pascal & Karen Marco
Eleanor Grace
daughter of Matthew & Lisa Marie Banach
Marley Elijah
son of Phillip & Dawn Johnson
Kaden Parker
Son of Christopher Kozy & Lauren Bridgeman
SUNDAY, May 29 — The Most Holy Body and Blood of
Christ
6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
8:00 am Elaine Caco (Ann.) by Husband Stephen & Family
10:00 am John M. Tropsic by Lorraine Bendis
12:00 pm John Jurkash by Joseph & Carole Janusonis
Adeline Marie
Daughter of James & Danita Sudac
Sacrificial Offerings
May 15, 2016
Readings for Week of May 22
Sunday:
8:22-31/Ps 8:4-9/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15
Monday:
1 Pt 1:3-9/Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10/Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday:
1 Pt 1:10-16/Ps 98:1-4/Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25/Ps 79:8-9, 11, 13/Mk 10:32-45
Thursday:
1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12/Ps 100:2-5/Mk 10:46-52
Friday:
1 Pt 4:7-13/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Mk 11:11-26
Saturday:
Jude 17, 20b-25/Ps 63:2-6/Mk 11:27-33
Next Sunday: Gn 14:18-20/Ps 110:1-4/1 Cor 11:23-26/
Lk 9:11b-17
Adult
Loose
Children
$ 20,718.00
$ 2,881.00
$ 120.03
TOTAL
$ 23,719.03
Special Collection
for Haiti
$ 5,860.00
Thank you for sharing your treasure with our parish!
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The Most Holy Trinity
"The Spirit of truth... will take from what is mine and declare it to you."
Jesus says in today's Gospel that the Spirit declares something to US.
We actually have a kind of share in the blessed life of the Trinity
through this spiritual declaration. In particular, God gives us the gift of
his truth. Traditionally, we say that God--the Blessed Trinity--is the
source of all truth, beauty, and goodness. Today's reading reminds us
that truth exists, that it comes from God, and that we can know it, hear
it, and live according to it. "But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he
will guide you to all truth."
This is so important to remember in today's cultural climate. These days,
the very idea of truth is a touchy subject. Because there is so much focus
on tolerance and not offending anyone, we tend to shy away from
discussions about "absolute" truth. Instead, we hear a lot of talk about
"what's true for me" or "what's true for you." Too often we get confused
about how to respect others' differing beliefs while still maintaining our
own. Instead of embracing the fact that there is real truth--like, for
example, the truth that God became man and was born of Mary--it is
more popular to refer to "beliefs" and "traditions" and "practices,"
emphasizing that these things differ among people. Yes, those things
differ. But truth does not change. Either Jesus is God, or he isn't.
Either his claims were true or they weren't.
It's not a matter of personal opinion.
The Holy Spirit helps to convince us of what is really right.
But we needn't fear that this will lead us to be intolerant.
It is this same Spirit within us that brings the fruits of love, peace,
patience, kindness, and generosity.
c
lease pray for the sick of our parish...
Joshua Alvarez
Margaret Amatulli
Frieda Andersen
Doris Aurelio
Maria Aurelio
Antonio Belmonte
Michael Berry
Michael Blazevich
Laverne Blumka
Michael Boston
Cheryl Bostrom
Robert Boyle
Linda Braun
Stephany Burney
Paul Burns
Dorothy Campbell
James Campbell
Thomas Cak
Al Carollo
Janet Cattanach
Jacqueline Morrow
Christian
Vincent Corsello
Mike Curtain
Lucille Detterline
Irene Dettmer
Ann DeVoy
MaryPat Devoy
Jeanine Doescher
Jim D’Orazio
Alex Eiland
Sherlon Evans
John Forde
Phyllis Garber
Denise Gard
Andrea Garritano
Margaret Geary
Emily Gibson
Dorothy Gillespie
Shirley Gillespie
Margaret Good
Howard Gralewski
Margaret Gray
Susan Graff
James Grunewald
Amy Hayes
Eleanore Heggi
Marie Henke
Marisol Hernandez
Becky Hill
Joan Hoess
Megan Homcho
Mary Jo Humpfer
Betty Ingbretson
Steve Izzo
Dennis Jablonski
Elizabeth Jacob
Barbara Jamrose
Stanley Jayjack
Rosemary Jerzak
Carol Keilman
Irene Kerps
James Klein, Sr.
Janet Knight
Susan Kolodziej
Miller Krizmanic
Isabella Lappo
Annika LeMonier
Chris LeMonier
Debbie LeMonier
Nicklas LeMonier
Mary Leahy
Mike Lewis
Jo Lisiniewicz
Edward Liskiewicz
Stanley Liskiewicz
Maria Lovell
Marilyn Madsen
Charlene Madura
Mary Manchak
Brady Martin
Jenny Mendoza
Faye Meny
Sandi Merlo
Ann Miskovich
Andrew Moll
Elissa Moll
David Moll
Genevieve Mrvan
Jean Narvid
Donna Nichols
Steven Nowaczyk
Clare O’Brien
Valerie O’Donnell
Danny Ogren
Emily Orosco
Maryann Pancheri
James Pancheri
Marty Pavovic
Johanna Petruch
Angelo Petrungaro
Andrew Pieczyrak
Elizabeth Pilones
Sylvester Porras
Timothy Ribble
Jackie Roach
Thomas J. Roach, Jr.
Kristen Rubin
Ann Sardella
George Sauer
Marie Schultz
Marianne Schwartz
William Schwartz
Zachery Scriff
James Secviar
Jim Seul
Renee Shehan
Nick Skinner
Lydia Skorupa
Carolyn Smiley
Deborah Stareck
Georgianne Suto
Florence Stevens
Carrie Szumelda
Barbara Szypczak
Rose Theis
Gerardo Trevino
Kathie Trudgian
Anthony Ubuane
Tony Vanden Heuvel
Raymond Vanderbok
Julia Vrbanich
Jim Wachel
Adele Wall
Stephanie Wisniewski
Don Woszczynski
Cecilia Ziegler
Cody Ziemkowski
SUNDAY, May 22
7:00 pm
Blue Army May Crowning ~ Church
MONDAY, May 23
7:00 pm
Schola Choir ~ Church
6:30 pm
Blue Army ~ Chapel
7:30 pm
Knights of Columbus ~ Solar Room
TUESDAY, May 24
9:15 am
Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 pm) ~ Chapel
9:30 am
STMS Preschool Program ~ Weis Center
12:30 pm
STMS Pre-K Program ~ Weis Center
1:00 pm
Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel
6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel
WEDNESDAY, May 25
8:30 am
Kindergarten Mass & Graduation ~ Church
9:30 am
Bible Study ~ Conference Room
6:00 pm
Hand Bells ~ Church
7:00 pm
Gabriel Project ~ Teachers’ Lounge
7:00 pm
St. Vincent de Paul ~ Conference Room
THURSDAY, May 26
7:00 pm
All Seasons Chorale ~ Church
FRIDAY, May 27
9:00 am
Gifts of Love & Warmth ~ Conference Room
7:00 pm
8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass ~ Church
SATURDAY, May 28
10:00 am
8th Grade Commencement Ceremony ~ Gym
SUNDAY, May 29
St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection at All Masses
Festival Raffle Drawing
Festival Early Bird
Hurry! Hurry!
Submit your raffle tickets ASAP
so that you can be part of next
week’s Early Bird Drawing.
May 16, 2016 Winner
Dori & Jon Bissonnette
$100
Pastoral Care Ministry
To arrange a visit from Pastoral Care for the
hospitalized/homebound, contact Deacon Dave Kapala at
(219) 836-8610, # 313 or [email protected].
Vocations Committee
The word “vocation” comes from the
Latin word “vocare” meaning “to call”.
Implicit in this “call” is freedom.
You have the freedom to say yes or no.
The invitation is gentle and if you feel like saying yes and
following the call, you feel joy and peace.
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The Pastor’s Page
CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR THIRD GRADERS
The third graders in our parish religious
education program received their First Holy
Communion at a special 10:00 a.m. Mass on
Saturday, May 21st. May they return to the
Table of the Lord often throughout their lives.
THREE PERSONS, ONE GOD
When I behold your heavens, the work of your
fingers, the moon and the stars which you set in
place — What is man that you should be mindful
of him, or the son of man that you should care
for him?
(Ps 8:4-5)
Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy
Trinity. One God, three distinct persons: God the Father,
God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. This is a concept
that is extremely difficult for most Christians to comprehend.
We are finite individuals.
Our mental capacities are
limited. We cannot hope to understand the depths of God.
The good news is that we do not have to understand. All
we have to do is embrace.
We have come to understand the persons of God in terms
of their roles. God the Father: Creator. God the
Son: Redeemer. God the Holy Spirit: Sanctifier.
May God who created us in His image and likeness, who
died for us and rose from the dead to set us free from sin
and death, and who makes us holy day by day, bring us,
one day, to eternal life!
FAITH ACTION:
Trinity:
Pray the following prayer to the Holy
Glory be to the Father,
Who by His almighty power and love created me,
making me in the image and likeness of God.
Glory be to the Son,
Who by His Precious Blood delivered me from hell,
and opened for me the gates of heaven.
Glory be to the Holy Spirit,
Who has sanctified me in the sacrament of Baptism,
and continues to sanctify me
by the graces I receive daily from His bounty.
Glory be to the Three adorable Persons of the Holy
Trinity,
now and forever.
OUR EIGHTH GRADERS
Our eighth grade students will graduate this coming
Saturday, May 28th. We wish them the best of luck as they
move on to the next phase of their lives in the many different
high schools they will attend.
Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for their
graduation. May the Holy Spirit, of whom they have
received a fuller share in their Confirmation last week, lead
and guide them.
OUR NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS
Last Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. Mass, we announced the
new members of the Parish Pastoral Council. They will
serve as members for a three year period. Welcome to
Deborah Jarvis, Paul Liszewski, Dwight Reed, and Jim
Secviar. I am grateful for your willingness to serve your
fellow parishioners on the Council.
Thank you as well to those who have finished their three
year terms and are now leaving the Council: Leslie Dernulc,
Christi Kordeck, Michael Korfiatis (who served as our
Council Chairperson this past year), and Jesse Montenegro.
I appreciate all that you have helped us to accomplish over
the past three years.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
A minister thought that the reason no one was responding
to his altar call week after week was because his sermons
were too short.
He decided one week that he was going to “preach up a
storm.” In order to do so, he set his sight on speaking for an
hour and a half.
It appeared to work. Eighteen people did come down the
aisle to the altar to lay down after his first hour of preaching.
He thought it was odd, however, that none of them got up
after he was done.
Amen.
PLEASE REMEMBER THEM
Please pray for the priests and deacons who
have served the Diocese of Gary so faithfully
and whose anniversaries of death are this
week:
May 22: Rev. Joseph Herod (1988)
May 23: Rev. John N. Chylewski (1965)
May 24: Deacon Joseph Rapal (1992)
Rev. Albert J. Zimmerman (2002)
May 27: Rev. Mirko J. Godina, OFM (1983)
Deacon Miguel Arredondo (2014)
May 28: Rev. Clemens L. Koors (1975)
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Religious
Education
Lectors & Greeters for the Week
Saturday, May 28
5:30 pm Mass
Main: Dagmar Reay
Chapel: Dick & Nancy Hemingway
Choir: Tom & Louise Jurich
Register Now!
Vacation Bible School
Saturday, May 28
5:30 pm Mass
Richard Gard &
Louise Younkers
Complete a Registration Form (found on page 11 of today’s
bulletin ) and return to the School or Parish Office.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Sunday, May 29
6:30 am Mass
Virgil Ramirez &
Micki Richter
Jesus taught us to love one another as he loves us.
By example and word, he demonstrated the importance of
showing our love to one another in the way we treat others.
Please consider assisting us to show our respect and care for
others by making a donation to our food pantry.
Sunday, May 29
6:30 am Mass
Chapel: Carla Covelli
8:00 am Mass
Judy Buksa &
Jim Kaspar
8:00 am Mass
Main: James & Nancy Kaczka
Chapel: Mary Silvasi
Choir: Christie & Katie Kordeck
The St. Vincent de Paul food
pantry is currently needs:
10:00 am Mass
Kevin Connelly &
Charles Helms
10:00 am Mass
Main: Rich & Bev Lasky
Chapel: Joan Mucha
Beans
Pork and Beans
Meal Helpers
Canned Meat
Toothpaste
Shampoo
12:00 Noon Mass
Cal Bellamy &
Keesha Hardaway
12:00 Noon Mass
Main: Diane Gralewski
Choir: Pat Batchelder
Canned Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Crackers
Snacks
Ramen Noodles
Canned Fruit
Catholic Men’s Conference
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Thanks for your ongoing and generous support of the
St. Vincent de Paul Society!
Featured speakers will be Bishop Hying and Fr. Larry Richards.
Help is needed from every parish. Call John at (219) 649-1708 or
email: [email protected] to help.
Festival Volunteers Needed!
We are beginning to look forward to our annual parish festival.
Your help is greatly needed to insure the
success of this year’s Festival!
Here are the ways you can sign up to volunteer:
1.
Fill out the form mailed home to each parishioner and drop it in the collection basket or church office.
2.
Fill out a form in the pew and at the entrances to the church and drop it in the collection basket or church office.
3.
Go to the STM Festival webpage (http://stmfundays.weebly.com) and follow the link to sign up on line.
4.
Go to the parish website (http://www.stm-church.com) and follow the link to sign up on line.
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May 22, 2016
St. Thomas More School
St. Thomas More School
2016 National Junior Honor Society
Congratulations to the newest members of the STMS
Monsignor Robert B. Weis Chapter of the National Junior Honor
Society who were inducted on Tuesday, May 3rd during a
ceremony for family and friends.
St. Thomas More School 2016 Inductees:
Damian Arambula
Addison Cipowski
Jacob Cipowski
Elizabeth Fesko
Francis Hovland
Anna Kleszynski
Kate Krawczyk
Emmaline Miller
Claire Nowak
David O'Brien
Olivia Porter
Ana Tumacder.
Members are chosen for the STMS National Junior Honor Society based on these qualities:
• Scholarship: a commitment to learning with constant diligence & effort
• Stewardship: a willingness and commitment to work for those in need
• Leadership: the willingness to take initiative; to put others before
yourself & take a guiding role with selflessness & confidence
• Character : the force within that sets a person apart from others; a
personal quality that is achieved, not received; always striving to
make the right choice, demonstrate respect, responsibility,
trustworthiness, fairness, caring & citizenship
Current Members of the St. Thomas More School National Junior Honor Society:
Benjamin Mellon
Diana Ayala
Lenore Moreno
Jacob Bernarte
Alyssa Nahnsen
Mary Buksa
Juan Olivencia
Xander Carrillo
Olivia Orobor
Clarisa Cortez
Daniel O’Shea
Sarah Cunningham
Michael Dempsey Lola Fay Papanikolaou
Claire Powell
George Dimopoulos
Emma Powell
Donald Fesko
John Reardon
Connor Fife
Dana Savarino
Andrew Forszt
Isabella Scalzo
Benjamin Goldman
Ava Sopcic
Kathryn Hemingway
Hailey Sullivan
Gabriela Herrera
Kyle Thompson
Matthew Hrinda
Mia Tumacder
Rama Kakkera
Gina Vellutini
Abigail Kawalec
Emily Zabrecky
Gavin Kinsella
Alexander Korfiatis
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Congratulations
May 21, 2016
Third Grade Religious Education Students of St. Thomas More
First Holy Communion
Mia Acevez
Henry Adams
Samantha Bleza
Brooke Bravo
Jaelin Brown
Dennis Certa
Logan Clark
Sofia Contro
Marco DeCero
Noel Dorai
Carter Draves
Lauren Dumaresq
Emily Dywan
Logan Efantis
Giovanna Ferrante
Jack Foreit
Giana Gallardo
Jannessa Garcia
Stephen Glombicki
Kinga Grabowski
Joseph Handler
Hunter Hamer
Lily Jureczko
Edward Kicho
Mackenzie Kohan
Justin Krucina
Cameron Lindenmayer
Andrew Manick
Cavin McNulty
Brady Meyer
Savannah Nuetzel
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Eva Olsen
Nayeli Ornelas
Anthony Paredes
Lorenzo Pina
Benjamin Ramirez
Nicholas Ribble
Seamus Riley
Michael Russo
Patrick Sabat
Rachel Schlossberger
Ashton Silva
Nathan Sopko
Aidan Torabi
Mia Unzueta
Aiden Walsh
Senior Citizen
Monthly Luncheon
Join us for lunch on
Monday, May 23rd at11:30 a.m.
Sheffield's Restaurant • 1027 Sheffield in Dyer
No reservations required, just come for a delicious lunch
and the company of our fun and energetic St. Thomas
More Senior Citizen Group. See you there!
If you have already taken the opportunity to make a pledge for
this year’s Catholic Services Appeal, allow me to express my
sincere appreciation. Your contribution will help the work of
the Church universal, national, and local. You will also aid the
parish in the rebate we will receive for any money collected over
and above our parish goal.
If you have not taken the opportunity yet to make a pledge to
this year’s CSA, please consider doing so. Our parish does so
much for its members and it is largely through contributions
such as yours that we are able to do so.
Wednesday, July 20th
Annual Seniors Picnic
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the STM Cafeteria
Picture Day — Seniors Group Photo
Gabriel Project
STM Travelers Club
The final Gabriel Project Ministry meeting of the year will be
Wednesday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Here’s your chance to visit a casino...with us!
in the Teachers’ Lounge.
Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, MI
Thursday, June 16
This is an important meeting, so
please try to attend!
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Guests must be 21
years or older
to attend.
Cost of $31/person
includes:
• $15 Instant Slot
Credit
• $10 towards food.
To all of our fellow parishioners:
Please continue to keep our moms and their
babies in your prayers.
Your concern and love are appreciated.
The Garden Club
Lunch will be on
your own and there
are four food
outlets in the casino.
It’s spring again and time to shake off the winter blues.
For self-renewal, get out of the doldrums, shake off the dust,
get into some spring training & get the creaks out of your bones!
All of this can be accomplished by getting motivated and getting
the move on!
How you ask?
Special Instructions for Those Attending
All guests must have a valid picture I.D.,
state or federal, and possess them on the day of the
trip in order to receive part of the bus package.
Departure: A F our Winds Casino shuttle will leave from the
STM north parking lot at 9:30 a.m.
Return: The shuttle will depart from F our Winds Casino at
3:00 p.m. to bring our “lucky” winners home!
Please make reservations at the STM parish office as soon as
possible since the deadline to sign up is June 4, 2016.
Boy Scout News
American Flag Retirement
Boy Scout Troop 542
will conduct an American
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Join the
Garden Club!
It’s great for your
mind, body and
soul. You will be
surprised at how
much you enjoy it
and at the same
time, help our
club maintain and beautify our parish grounds.
When the weather is bad, don’t despair, we work indoors in the
church. We currently have 15 members, male & female, and
have a great camaraderie. We enhance our social skills with
extended coffee breaks to keep up our strength. We meet on
Wednesday and Friday Mornings
from 9:00 a.m. til Noon at “The Barn” (next to the Rectory).
Flag Day -Tuesday, June 14th
Do yourself a favor and give us a try. There is no obligation to
attend every “meeting” and we don’t keep attendance records. If
you want more information, please call Paul Mazerik at (219)
644-8409, Joe Sindall at (219) 972-3918 or George Pluard at
(219) 836-5313.We hope to hear from you soon…you’ll be glad
you joined! See you at “The Barn”!
at St. Thomas More.
A collection box for
old, worn-out flags
will be outside the school office.
Thank you in advance.
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May Crowning
STM Career
Networking Group
Gary Diocesan May Crowning at St. Thomas More
The Annual Gary Diocesan May Crowning will take place on
Sunday, May 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
at St. Thomas More Church, honoring the Queen of Heaven.
Guest Speaker will be Rev. Bartholomew Stanowski, OCD.
Candelight procession. All First Communicants are invited to
participate (please wear your Communion attire and arrive no
later than 6:30 p.m.)
Sponsored by the Gary Diocese Blue Army of Our Lady of
Fatima. For more information, please call (219) 836-8779.
80% of Jobs are Unadvertised
82% of Jobs are found through Networking
15% Found through Search Firms • 10% Found through Want Ads
4% Create Their Own Jobs • 2% Blindly Send Resumes
Due to the St. Thomas More
Parish Festival
there will be no June meeting.
Bishop Noll News
Watch the bulletin for more information about
our next meeting in July.
Where:
When:
Time:
Email:
Spaghetti Dinner & Free Concert
FREE Band and Choir Concert
Today, Sunday, May 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
STM Weis Center
8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN
The 3rd Thursday of Every Month
7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
[email protected]
A spaghetti dinner will be served before the concert from
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Only $7 per person • Enter at Door C
Come eat and stay for fellowship with other BNI music
supporters before the concert.
Proceeds will go to the BNI Band. All are welcome!
Bishop Noll Institute
1519 Hoffman Street • Hammond, IN • 219) 932-9058
Regular Meetings are Free! Open to All!
For those who are unemployed (in transition), new to the job
market, employed but changing careers or those who can offer
employment opportunities through their current professional
connections. Have your cover letter, resume or thank you note
critiqued by a professional.
Andrean Golf Outing
Join us for the Andrean Golf Outing on
STM Career Networking Group
Monday, July 18th at Sand Creek Country Club
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Assessment
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
(note: this is the correct date)
Check-in and breakfast 8:00 a.m. • Shotgun start 10:00 a.m.
Team format is a scramble.
Event fee: $200 per golfer or $800 per foursome.
Includes: golf, cart, practice on range, breakfast, dinner &
cocktails after golf and all Sand Creek amenities.
Registration deadline is July 8th. Items accepted for the silent
auction are gratefully appreciated. Proceeds benefit Andrean
Scholarship Fund.
Visit http://andreanhs.org/golf or call 219.887.5959
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. • Weis Center
8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321
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Space is limited to 25 persons.
Please forward any questions to [email protected].
Cost: $28.00 • Make checks payable to: HelenMarie Harmon
Mail to: St. Thomas More Church
Attn: Career Networking Group
8501 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321
Pre-Registration Required
Please enclose this completed form with your $28 payment.
Name: ___________________________________________
Email: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
Synod 2017
In the May 22nd issue of the Northwest Indiana Catholic, Bishop
Donald J. Hying addresses the need
for discipleship and formation in the
Diocese of Gary. Please take the
time to read the bishop’s column and
reflect upon these questions: “How
do we keep Catholic education from
being elitist while at the same time
ensuring its quality? How do we
better integrate the formation and
sacramental preparation of both our
children in schools and parish-based programs?”
For the video on discipleship and formation and other synodrelated videos, go to dcgary.org/synod.htm. If you do not receive
the Northwest Indiana Catholic, you can access the bishop’s
column and his pastoral letter at nwicatholic.com.
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St. Thomas More
Vacation Bible School 2016
Monday, July 11th to Friday, July 15th
All Children in grades Pre-K to 5th Grade are invited to participate!
(Children must be 4 years of age on or before August 1, 2016)
Register Now! Register early so you don’t forget. Get a jump-start on summer activities for your child.
Parent & Teen Help Needed, Too! Register at the Parish Office or contact Emily Hackett at (219) 836-8610, #332/[email protected].
1st Child (Full Name): _____________________________________
Parent/Guardian #1:
Birth Date:_______________________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________________
Grade Entering Fall of 2016 (circle grade): Pre-K K 1 2 3 4 5
Address: _________________________________________________
T-Shirt Size (circle size): Youth: M
City:___________________________ State:________ Zip:_________
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Adult:
S M L XL
Food Allergies/Special Needs:________________________________
Daytime Phone (_____)____________ Cell (_____)______________
Email Address:_____________________________________________
2nd Child (Full Name): _____________________________________
Parent/Guardian #2:
Birth Date:_______________________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________________
Grade Entering Fall of 2016 (circle grade): Pre-K K 1 2 3 4 5
Address: _________________________________________________
T-Shirt Size (circle size): Youth: M
City:___________________________ State:________ Zip:_________
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Adult:
S M L XL
Food Allergies/Special Needs:________________________________
Daytime Phone (_____)____________ Cell (_____)______________
Email Address:_____________________________________________
3rd
Child (Full Name): _____________________________________
Birth Date:_______________________________________________
Emergency Contacts (if unable to reach parents):
Grade Entering Fall of 2016 (circle grade): Pre-K K 1 2 3 4 5
Name:____________________________________________________
T-Shirt Size (circle size): Youth: M
Daytime Phone (_____)____________ Cell (_____)______________
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Adult:
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Food Allergies/Special Needs:________________________________
Relationship to Student:______________________________________
Photo Release
____ I agree & consent to the use of any photograph of the above student(s) for the bulletin & publicity purposes by St. Thomas More Church and
waive all claims for any compensation (every effort is taken to protect our students’ identity).
____ I do NOT want my child’s picture used for the bulletin & publicity purposes by St. Thomas More
Consent
Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________________________________
Date:___________________________________
Payment
$25/child includes t-shirt & daily snacks/crafts. Amount $________________Check #_____________ (Make checks payable to: St. Thomas More)
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Father’s Day 2016
Father’s Day Cards
Father’s Day Collection
Purchase Father’s Day Cards
to honor (or in remembrance of) a special father.
Funds collected will benefit Respect Life.
Help Catholic Charities during their annual
Father’s Day Collection on Sunday, June 19th.
Catholic Charities provides help and hope by
advocating for the physical, emotional and social
needs of the poor and vulnerable in the
four counties of the Diocese of Gary.
Thank you in advance for your help during this
special Father’s Day collection.
Cards are only $ 4 each.
and can be purchased in the Parish Office.
To have your special father published in the
Father’s Day bulletin, cards must be purchased by
4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10th deadline.
Wounded Healers
Heal with Wounded Healers Grief Support. Separate group
sessions for those grieving due to the death of a spouse, parent/
sibling/friend, child/grandchild or loss due to suicide.
“Advanced” & “Parents Moving Forward” groups also.
Sessions are 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at St. James (Kennedy
& 45th) in Highland. The spring session begins this week with
meetings held: May 25 • June 8 • June 22 • July 6
For info: (219) 924-5577 or www.woundedhealers.com.
Weekly Pierogi Sale
Hurry & order now! Purchase homemade pierogi from St. Josaphat
Ukranian Church, 8624 White Oak in Munster, by calling
(219) 838-9811 on Wednesday, May 25th or before to order
(potato, kraut, cheese or prune). Leave your name, phone &
amount & flavor. Pick-up on Friday between Noon & 4:00 p.m. at
the church. $9.00/dozen or $4.50/half-dozen. Last day to pick up is
May 27th. Sales will be suspended for a 3-month summer break
until September 9, 2016 when the tradition will continue.
Everyone at St. Josaphat is delighted that you enjoy our homemade
pyrohy (pierogis). It’s a pleasure making them for you. Our small
but mighty parish looks forward to seeing you again in September
and we are very grateful for your continued support. Thank you!
Pork Chop Dinner
The K of C #4047 is sponsoring a Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser at
St. Andrews Church in Ameling Hall, 801 West 73rd Avenue in
Merrillville on Saturday, June 11th from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Menu: boneless pork chops, corn, baked apples & cole slaw.
Regular meal-$10 (2 chops) or Petite Meal-$8 (1 chop). Advanced
tickets: Bob at (219) 980-4644 or Steve at (219) 381-4248.
Walk for Sojourner Truth House
The annual fundraising Walk for Sojourner Truth House will be
Saturday, June 11th at the house, 410 W. 13th Avenue in Gary. The
STH is a day center for homeless women & their children and
serves more than 2,100 clients each month. Call (219)616-5355 or
email: [email protected] for information.
St. Mike’s Education Foundation Golf Outing
St. Michael’s Parish invites all to its 5th Annual Education
Foundation Golf Outing on Sunday June 12th at Scherwood Golf
Course. Registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m. (lunch will
be grilled by Fr. Marty). Shotgun start begins at 1:30 p.m.
$75 per person or $300 per foursome. To register, become an
event sponsor or for more information, please contact Pat Cusick
at (219) 713-5472 or Jef Jakalski at (312) 925-1808.
ND Sports Nite
The Notre Dame Club of NWI will hold its 2016 Sports Nite on
Wednesday, June 15 at Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive in
Schererville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at
6:15 p.m. The evening features raffles, prizes and a presentation
by Notre Dame linebackers’ coach and recruiting coordinator
Mike Elston. Tickets are $30 for adults, $13 for children (ages 411). Proceeds benefit local scholarships. For tickets, call
(708)704-2424 or (219) 902-6598 or visit www.nwidomers.com.
Save the Date
FCSLA Branch 81 (members only) Semi-Annual Luncheon.
Sunday, July 10th~Carmelite Banquet Hall. Details to come.
Share Foundation Seeking Stewards
Sharing Meadows is recruiting for live-in Stewards to provide
care of other-abled adults. Room & board, health insurance and
salary included. Anyone may apply to make a difference in
other's lives. Call Share Foundation (219)778-2585 or email:
[email protected] www.sharefoundation.org
Share Foundation is an organization that assists developmentally
disabled/other-abled persons and their families. Our peaceful,
rural and Christian community for these individuals consists of
15 homes of 5 villages on 185 acres called Sharing Meadows.
Our live-in stewards provide minimal supervision and teaching
necessary for the residents to foster their independence.
Help Wanted at Camp Lawrence
Camp Lawrence is in the process of hiring workers for the 2016
camp season. Camp Lawrence in Valparaiso is looking for
counselors, lifeguards and a student nurse to work the 2016
camp season. Contact the Catholic Youth Organization for
info: (219) 736-8931 or [email protected]
Mass in the Polish Language
Every Saturday at 6:00 p.m. (CST) at St. Thomas Aquinas
Catholic Church, 406 E. Washington Street in Knox, IN. This is
a unique Mass option for those vacationing at Bass Lake and
campgrounds in Starke and Pulaski counties. A priest from the
Salvatorian Fathers in Merrillville usually celebrates these
Masses. Phone: (574)772-4134
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