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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 ……………………...Kevin Ranos [email protected]
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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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 26, 2016
Saturday, July 2
5:30 p.m. Fr. Jordan Fetcko
Sunday, July 3
6:30 a.m. Fr. Jordan Fetcko
8:00 a.m. Fr. Jordan Fetcko
10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Yadron
SUNDAY, June 26 — Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
8:00 am Barney Zagrocki by Marilyn Stanish
10:00 am Mary B. Solczak (Ann.) by Greg & Kathy Trinkle
12:00 pm Walter Keilman by Joseph & Carole Janusonis
MONDAY, June 27 — St. Cyril of Alexandria
6:30 am Al Bowne by Renaldo Bianchi
8:30 am Laurene Henkels by George & Bea Pluard
MONDAY, June 27
8:30 am
New Servers
TUESDAY, June 28 — St. Irenaeus
6:30 am Dorothy Giannini by Jim Kaspar
8:30 am Intention of Dr. & Mrs. Conrado Castor by
Joe & Carole Janusonis
10:00 am Leon Dolatowski by STM Holy Name Society
(MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 3)
TUESDAY, June 28
8:30 am
New Servers
WEDNESDAY, June 29
8:30 am New Servers
THURSDAY, June 30
9:00 am
New Servers
WEDNESDAY, June 29 — Sts. Peter and Paul
6:30 am Amelia Mercier by Dominique & Angelique Mercier
8:30 am Intention of Tammy, Gregory & Children by
Ron & Charlotte Conn
FRIDAY, July 1
8:30 am
New Servers
SATURDAY, July 2
8:30 am
New Servers
5:30 pm
M. Caraher, S. Donovan, A. & L. Forszt,
M. Hrinda/ MC ~ Ricky
SUNDAY, July 3
6:30 am
A., E. & C. Powell
8:00 am
E., L. & M. Buksa, J. Cipowski, G. Kenning
MC ~ Scott
10:00 am
E. & K. McComis, J. Olivencia, C. Osmulski,
D. Zuccarelli/MC ~ Will
12:00 pm
C., C. & S. O’Brien/ MC ~ Tim
III — Alyson Pilawski & Matthew Ortega
III — Lorien Estes and Adam Goodwin
THURSDAY, June 30 — First Martyrs of the Holy Roman
Church
6:30 am Rose Lepara (Ann.) by Friends
9:00 am John T. Baker by Family
FRIDAY, July 1 — St. Junipero Serra-First Friday
6:30 am Margaret Kender by Jim & Arlene Kender
8:30 am Margot Blocher by Hajduch Family
4:30 pm Pilawski/Ortega Nuptials
SATURDAY, July 2 — First Saturday
8:30 am Eugene J. Szczepaniak by Family
2:00 pm Estes/Goodwin Nuptials
5:30 pm Cecilia Trimbur by Trimbur Family
SUNDAY, July 3 — Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
8:00 am Charlene & Joseph Sadowski by Etter Family
10:00 am In Thanksgiving for 60 Years of Marriage of
Agnes & Dimitre Adich
12:00 pm Andrew Pepa Jr. (Ann.) by Daughter
Sacrificial Offerings
June 19, 2016
Adult
Loose
Children
$ 19,163.75
$ 2,586.00
$ 91.07
TOTAL
$ 21,840.82
Aria Grace
Daughter of Demetrios & Gabrielle Manousopoulos
Bulletin Deadlines
All bulletin articles must be submitted via email at least
two (2) weeks prior to the desired publication. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your
treasure with our parish!
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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind
is fit for the kingdom of God." What have we left behind? What have
we traded in to become faithful followers of Christ?
The answer is different for all of us. Some of us can tell the tale of a
dramatic conversion story, leaving behind a life of blatantly selfish
indulgence or obviously sinful behavior in order to embrace the call of
Jesus. Others of us have been Christians since the day of our baptism
as infants and have always walked the path of belief, but perhaps can
trace certain moments when we embraced a deeper commitment and
resolved to abandon particular behaviors, relationships, or worldly
priorities that were in conflict with our faith. Whatever the case, Jesus
instructs us today not to look to "what was left behind." Instead, we
are called to keep our focus on what lies ahead, namely, life in Christ
and the ultimate hope of union with him in heaven.
Keeping this focus can be quite a challenge. So often, it's tempting to
think that the grass is greener somewhere else. As Christians, we can
fall into the trap of imagining that it might feel better to be ...
something else. Perhaps, seeing others around us whose lives are not
shaped by their faith, we might think they have it easier than we do. Or
perhaps we get lost in reminiscence about the way things were in the
good old days, and thus get distracted from the mission that stands in
front of us today. But thoughts like these are not fit for our new life as
a disciple of Christ. As St. Paul says in today's epistle, "For freedom
Christ set us free." May we embrace the gift of this true freedom and
follow Christ without looking back.
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lease pray for the sick of our parish...
Joshua Alvarez
Margaret Amatulli
Frieda Andersen
Doris Aurelio
Maria Aurelio
Antonio Belmonte
Michael Berry
Michael Billedo
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
Charles Helms
Marie Henke
Marisol Hernandez
Becky Hill
Joan Hoess
Megan Homcho
Mary Jo Humpfer
Charlotte Hunt
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
Larkin McKenzie
Jenny Mendoza
Faye Meny
Sandi Merlo
Erin Meyer
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, June 26
Festival Hours 1:00 to 10:00 p.m. • Wristbands $25
St. Vincent Food Collection at All Masses
MONDAY, June 27
6:30 pm
Blue Army ~ Chapel (note: new time)
7:30 pm
Knights of Columbus
TUESDAY, June 28
9:15 am
Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 pm) ~ Chapel
1:00 pm
Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel
6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel
SATURDAY, July 2
8:00 am
First Saturday Rosary ~ Church
Welcome Reception for Fr. Jordan Fetcko after 5:30 p.m. Mass
SUNDAY, July 3
Welcome Reception for Fr. Jordan Fetcko After All Masses
Readings for Week of June 26, 2016
Sunday:
1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11/Gal 5:1,
13-18/Lk 9:51-62
Monday:
Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Ps 50:16-23/Mt 8:18-22
Tuesday:
Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12/Ps 5:4-8/Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 19:2-5/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:1519
Day:
Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-9/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/
Mt 16:13-19
Thursday:
Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 9:1-8
Friday:
Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131/
Mt 9:9-13
Saturday:
Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9-14/Mt 9:14-17
Next Sunday: Is 66:10-14c/Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20/Gal 6:14-18/
Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9
Festival Raffle Drawing
Festival Early Bird
The final winner of the STM
Festival’s Early Bird Drawing:
June 20, 2016 Drawing:
Frank Paunicka
$100 Winner
Vocations Committee
What a great honor to a family to have a son or daughter join a
religious order! This happens more often when parents are beacons
of deep prayer. Our seminarians and religious orders await them!
Pastoral Care Ministry
To arrange a visit from Pastoral Care for a hospitalized or
homebound family member, please contact Deacon Dave Kapala
at (219) 836-8610, # 313 or [email protected].
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The Pastor’s Page
DO NOT BECOME A SLAVE TO SIN
For freedom Christ set us free;
so stand firm and do not submit again
to the yoke of slavery. (Gal 5:1)
People do all sorts of funny things in this life.
Many of the things that they do ensnare them.
We form all sorts of habits: some good, some bad.
Our humanity has the propensity to form bad habits and
lock us in to them.
HIS FINAL WEEKEND
On Fr. Ted Mauch’s final weekend at St.
Thomas More, we take this opportunity to
wish him well in his new assignment as
Administrator of St. Joseph Church in Dyer.
We thank him for his faithful service
these past couple of years and assure him
that he will remain in our hearts and in our
prayers.
God bless you on your new assignment, Fr. Ted. May God
go with you and bring success to the work of your hands!
Our bad habits lead us to further ruin.
Jesus can help us break that cycle.
He brings victory over sin.
We, for our part, need to accept His help so that we can
break away from the things that ensnare us.
Do not be a slave to sin.
Accept the victory won for us from Christ and live as His
people!
FAITH ACTION:
Pray for those who have allowed
themselves to become enslaved to sin so that they might
have the grace and courage to return to the Lord.
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INFORMATION SESSIONS — YOU’RE INVITED
There are many things happening in and planned for the
Diocese of Gary and Bishop Hying wants to make himself
available to explain some of those hopes and plans.
Therefore, Information Sessions have been scheduled in all
the deaneries to talk about:
The 2017 Diocesan Synod
Catholic Services Appeal
Parish Clustering
You are invited to attend the sessions at the place most
convenient for you. All sessions are scheduled to run from
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
LAST CHANCE!
This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 25th and 26th,
are the last two days of our annual parish festival. We hope
to see you out on the Midway enjoying yourself and sharing
in some wonderful fellowship with other parishioners.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
The priest was shaking everyone’s hand while they were
leaving the church. An elderly gentleman said “Father, that
was the worst sermon I’ve ever listened to. It was terrible.
I’ve never heard anything more boring.”
The priest was speechless.
The gentleman’s wife, wanting to be helpful, said, “Father,
please don't listen to him. He doesn’t really know what he’s
talking about. Actually, he only repeats what he hears other
people saying.”
Monday, July 11: St. Paul, Valparaiso
Tuesday, July 12: Our Lady of Consolation, Merrillville
Wednesday, July 13: Holy Angels Cathedral, Gary
Thursday, July 14: Sacred Heart, LaPorte
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:
June 27: Rev. Julian I. Jercha (1987)
June 29: Rev. Joseph S. Wonderly (1976)
Rev. Theodore V. Fettig (1983)
July 2: Deacon Arthur Weeks (1990)
Rev. Dominic A. Mrena (1994)
Msgr. F. Raymond Fowerbaugh (2004)
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Religious
Education
Lectors & Greeters for the Week
Sunday, July 3
6:30 am Mass
Jayne Gardner & John Kovach
8:00 am Mass
Judy Buksa & Richard Lasky
Register Now! Register Now!
Fall Religious Education Classes
Saturday, July 2
5:30 pm Mass
Jennifer Feddeler &
Rob Mangus
It’s Time to Register for the 2016-2017 School Year
The registration form can be found on the parish website.
Register early to ensure that you get your day of preference.
If you are new to the program, a Baptismal certificate is
required for registration. Payment in full is required at the
time of registration.
Summer Vacation Bible School
Last day to register for VBS is Tuesday, June 28th.
Please complete a Vacation Bible School Registration Form,
which can be found on the parish website or in this issue of the
bulletin and return it to the Parish Office as soon as possible.
We have great things planned for this summer’s VBS kids!
12:00 Noon Mass
Cal Bellamy &
Keesha Hardaway
Calling All STMS Alumni
Did you know?
In order for your children to get the best religious
education possible, it is very important that they attend
religious education classes each year, from
Kindergarten through 8th grade, not just when it is
time for them to receive a sacrament.
St. Thomas More Religious Education program
welcomes ALL Catholic children, including those with
special needs. Our class for students with special needs
in grades K-8 meets on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
For more information about our classes, or to register
your children, please visit the religious education office,
or call (219)836-8610 ext. 332.
You can also email Miss Hackett at
[email protected] look forward to seeing your
children in our program this fall!
10:00 am Mass
Kevin Connelly & Charles Helms
We are in the process of updating all of our contact information
for our school’s alumni.
If you have not updated your information within the last year,
don’t assume that we have your correct data.
Tell your friends, relatives, and especially
your children!
Don’t miss out on any of our upcoming events, newsletters and
reunion information.
Please contact Amanda Herbst at (219) 836-9151, ext. 342 or
[email protected] to update information. Thank you!
Case Worker Needed
Catholic Charities is seeking a full time case worker for our
Michigan City office. Candidate must have reliable transportation
to work within the LaPorte and Porter County area.
For more information, please contact LaShawn Jones-Taylor at
[email protected]
STM Travelers
Sanfilippo Home & Museum Christmas Concert
Virtus Training
Join us in the Solar Room for one of two upcoming
Virtus Training Sessions:
Saturday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. or
Wednesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m.
As part of our diocesan Synod, we want all parishioners to
attend our safe environment program. The more people
involved, the better this works. Please come to training, even if
you are not required to do so. We all need to do our part to keep
God’s children and His Church safe.
The Virtus Program deals with the awareness and prevention of
the sexual abuse of children. Due to the content of the program,
absolutely no children are permitted to attend the training.
Anyone 18 years or older must be Virtus trained to volunteer or
work in the school or in the parish. Please email
Laura Brockway at [email protected] to reserve your
seat for Virtus training and to assure we have enough materials
for everyone. Please arrive promptly. Please enter through the
gymnasium doors under the carport.
Thursday, December 8, 2016 • Cost is $108 per person
Our reservations must be in by September 2016
We must guarantee a minimum of 40 people to attend. This
concert in Barrington, IL is extremely popular so we are inviting
you to sign up now. Although this is way in advance, we know
that it will be well worth the early
commitment for this popular & glorious
concert. You wouldn’t want to miss
out on a very special occasion which
also includes a delicious lunch before
the concert. The cost includes
transportation, concert ticket, lunch, a
short tour of the museum and all
gratuities. What a beautiful way for us
to begin the Christmas season!
All other details of this trip will be in
the Sunday bulletin as we approach the December 8th date.
Remember to sign up now so you won’t lose out in joining us for
an inspirational Christmas concert.
Lois, Pat & Mary
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June 26, 2016
St. Thomas More School
Great weather! Great people!
Great fun! Great event!
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More St. Thomas More School News
Bishop Noll Events
Uniform Swap/Exchange
Bishop Noll Institute will host a youth summer Basketball
Camp for boys in third to ninth grade from
Youth Basketball Camp
In need of “new to you” school uniforms to start the
2016/2017 school year off? Have your children outgrown all
their clothes with a summer growth spurt? Then join us for
the upcoming STMS Uniform Swap!
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — June 27th to July 1st
Bishop Noll Institute Fieldhouse
1519 Hoffman Street in Hammond.
Enter the fieldhouse through Chicago Avenue doors.
Athletes will learn basic fundamentals of the game and
compete in games to measure their basketball abilities.
The cost is $50 per camper. Payment can be made with cash or
money orders made payable to Bishop Noll Institute.
Registration is the first day of camp at
12:30 p.m. Monday, June 27.
For more information, contact Bishop Noll head basketball
coach, Joshua Belluomini, at [email protected] or in
the athletic office at (219) 932-9058.
Distribution Days:
Attend the uniform swap/
exchange in the School
Cafeteria.
Thursday, July 7th
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, July 8th
12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 9th
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
BNI Golf Invite
T.R.I.P. Summer
Schedule
Join us for the BNI Golf Invite to support student scholarships
Monday, July 18th
Innsbrook Country Club
6701 Taft Street in Merrillville
Lunch & registration at 11:00 a.m.
Shotgun start 12:30 p.m.
Dinner 6:00 p.m.
Cost is $175 per golfer
Includes lunch, golf, cart, course
beverages, dinner & prizes.
Reduced fee of $100/person for young
alums (2006-2016 BNI graduates).
Dinner only: $50 per person.
Games & contests on the course and a
chance to win a Volkswagen.
Sponsorship opportunities available. Prizes needed for raffles.
Register online at bishopnoll.org or contact Juli Sandoval:
(219) 932-9058 [email protected].
Order gift certificates through T.R.I.P. all summer and don’t
waste a minute of your summer going from store to store.
Great for wedding & shower gifts or let your special high
school or college graduate pick out their own great gift with a
gift card!
Open to all parishioners & school families. Orders due to the
Parish Office by 8:30 a.m. and can be picked-up after
3:00 p.m. on the designated days.
Summer order deadlines are as follows:
Tuesday, July 5th (pick-up on Thursday, July 7th)
Monday, August 1st (pick-up on Wednesday, August 3rd)
Andrean Events
Car Wash at St. Thomas More
Annual Golf Outing
Join Andrean alumni, family & friends for the annual Golf Outing
The Bishop Noll Varsity Dance Team will be holding a car
wash at St. Thomas More on
Monday, July 18th
Saturday July 9th 2016 — 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Sand Creek Country Club
Check-in and breakfast 8:00 a.m. • Shotgun start 10:00 a.m.
Team format is a scramble. $200 per golfer includes golf/cart,
practice on range, breakfast, dinner & cocktails after golf and all
Sand Creek amenities. Registration deadline July 8th. Sponsorships
& items needed for silent auction. Proceeds benefit Andrean
Scholarship Fund. To register or for more information, go to:
andreanhs.org/golf or call (219) 887.5959.
in the North Parking Lot Proceeds will benefit the dance
team’s upcoming season. Your support is appreciated.
Andrean Free Math Help Camp
Attention 8th and 9th graders: Andrean High School will be
offering a free Math camp
July 25th-29th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
This is only one of several art, science, and athletic camps Andrean
is offering this summer for students in elementary to middle
school. Visit andreanhs.org/summercamps for more information or
call Andrean at (219) 887-5959. Deadline to register is one week
before the camp begins. We hope to see you there!
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You Did It for Me
Wanda* graduated from a Catholic Charities’ financial literacy
program that gives participants the opportunity to work on
personal change and move toward
self-sufficiency. Wanda had her first child at 18 and dropped
out of school. She thought selling drugs would help, but she
was arrested. Suddenly she had no income, no diploma, and a
felony on her record. She decided to set things right and
contacted Catholic Charities, which has helped Wanda to
secure a part-time job, work toward finishing her education and
even get her felony expunged. Wanda believes God has her on
a “new journey,” and she intends to stay on it. To learn more,
visit www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org.
Soup Kitchen Ministry
STM Career
Networking Group
The St. Thomas More St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen Ministry is in dire
need of extra help! Volunteer hours are
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each
month.
Duties include food preparation (with a coffee break), serving/
food service and clean-up. The Soup Kitchen, located at
St. Joseph Church in Hammond, serves approximately
125 people each day. For more information, please contact
Marilyn at (219) 730-2767.
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
Thursday, July 21, 2016
7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
Holy Name Society
Utilizing LinkedIn
Save the Date!
Join us as we hold our annual Retreat on
Tuesday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Where:
When:
Time:
Email:
STM Weis Center
8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN
The 3rd Thursday of Every Month
7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
[email protected]
at the Carmelite Monastery in Munster with special guest
celebrant, Bishop Donald Hying.
All men of the parish are encouraged to attend for this
meaningful meeting and retreat. More details coming soon.
Our regular meetings will resume on August 15th.
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.
Synod 2016
in the St. Thomas More Conference Room
All are welcome as we study Psalms.
Bring the kids, bring your family, bring your neighbors!
“The family is the foundation of co-existence and a remedy
against social fragmentation. Children have a right to grow up in
a family with a father and a mother
capable of creating a suitable
environment for the child’s
development and emotional maturity.”
(Pope Francis, 2014)
To read Bishop Hying’s pastoral letter,
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of
all nations…” go to
dcgary.org or nwicatholic.com.
Nursery
Senior Citizens
The Sunday nursery, held during the weekly 10:00 a.m. Mass is
It’s almost time for the annual St. Thomas More Senior’s annual
Oblates of St. Benedict
All are welcomed to join us for the next Oblates meeting
Saturday, July 9th from 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 Noon
Closed for June, July & August.
Summer Picnic!
We will re-open again in September. Have a great summer.
To volunteer, please call Kaaren at (219) 836-5079.
All current members of the STM Senior Citizen Group are
invited to attend at no cost. Join us for bingo, music and more!
Wednesday, July 20th from Noon to 4:00 p.m.
in the Cafeteria.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
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.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support.
The SVDP food pantry currently needs:
Canned Pasta
Beans
Pasta Sauce
Pork and Beans
Crackers
Meal Helpers
Snacks
Canned Meat
Ramen Noodles
Toothpaste
Canned Fruit
Shampoo
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Watch next
week’s bulletin
for more details!
“Picture Day” for
our Seniors
group, so
don’t miss it!
St. Thomas More
Vacation Bible School 2016
Monday, July 11th to Friday, July 15th
Last
Day to
is Tuesday
June 28th!
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: _________________________________________________
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City:___________________________ State:________ Zip:_________
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Adult:
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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:
S M L XL
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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on 185 acres called Sharing Meadows. Our live-in stewards
provide minimal supervision and teaching necessary for the
residents to foster their independence.
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 7:00-8:30 p.m.
on Wednesdays at St. James (Kennedy & 45th) in Highland. The
final spring session will be held: July 6. The fall sessions will
begin on August 24, 2016. For more information, please contact
(219) 924-5577 or www.woundedhealers.com.
OLG Beer Garden
Our Lady of Grace Church, 3025 Highway Avenue in Highland
invites you to its 19th Annual Beer Garden Festival from
Thursday, June 30th thru Monday, July 4th. Beer Garden open
from 6:00 p.m.—Midnight serving beer on tap, wine coolers, pop/
water, & food. Food Vendor: Big Frank’s Sausage (Polish Menu,
Hotdogs/Burgers). Please join the festivities & have a great time!
Catholic Slovak Ladies Events
Luncheon — F CSLA (F irst Catholic Slovak Ladies Association)
Branch 81 will hold its Semi-Annual Luncheon Sunday, July 10th
at 1:00 p.m.at the Carmelite Banquet Hall in Munster (members
only). Please call Gerri at (219) 310-8428 or Margaret at
(219) 659-2109 by July 1st for reservations. No exceptions!
RailCats Game — The F CSLA J unior Branches will be
attending a RailCats game on Sunday, August 28th at 2:10 p.m. All
junior members are invited. Contact your branch officer by June
30th for reservations & info. Br #317: Agnes (219) 865-6396
Br #348: Betty (219) 671-9278 Br #184: Cindy (219) 322-8968
Br #58: Annette (219) 659-3238.
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 others’
lives. Call Share Foundation (219)778-2585 or email:
[email protected] www.sharefoundation.org
Share Foundation 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
Bishop to Dedicate Statue at Shrine
On Sunday, July 10th at 3:00 p.m., Bishop Donald Hying will
be at The Shrine of Christ’s Passion to dedicate our
newest addition, Moses at Mt Sinai.
Mass in the Polish Language
Join us for a Polish Mass every Saturday at 6:00 p.m. (CST) at
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 406 E. Washington Street
in Knox, IN, celebrated by a priest from the Salvatorian Fathers
in Merrillville. A great Mass option for those vacationing at Bass
Lake & campgrounds in Starke/ Pulaski counties.(574)772-4134
Become a Providence Associate
Are you looking for something more in your spiritual life? It’s
not too late to become a Providence Associate. The Sisters of
Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN invite you to
consider walking more closely with them in living a mission of
love, mercy and justice in the world. Help bring the legacy of St.
Mother Theodore Guerin to the people of today. Applications are
being accepted until June 30. Learn more or request an
application at: www.ProvidenceAssociates.org or from Associate
Debbie Dillow at 317-250-3294 or [email protected]
Franciscan Hermitage
The Franciscan Friars of Lourdes Friary, located in Cedar Lake,
are pleased to announce the opening of the hermitage to the
public for prayer and reflection. The facility is a self-contained
unit with comfortable accommodations for one person, including
a screened-in porch for outdoor reflection and prayer. Open all
year long. A guest can stay for one night up to several weeks.
Cost for the use of the hermitage depends on the generosity of a
free will offering. For information or a reservation, please contact
Sharon Marmalejo, OFS or email: [email protected].
Crafters Needed
Crafters needed for St. Stephen Martyr 2016 Craft Fair to be held
at Our Lady of Consolation Church on Saturday, November 5th
from 9:00 to 4:00. Please contact (219) 980-9348 for info.
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
July 2016
3
4
Welcome
Reception
for
Fr. Jordan
After All Masses
5
9:15 am-6:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Chapel
Independence
Day
Mass at 9:00 a.m.
Parish Office
Closed
10
6
8
9:00 am
Gifts of Love/Warmth
Conference Room
1:00 pm
Prayer/Vocations
Chapel
9
BNI Dance Team
Car Wash
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
North Lot
10:00 am
Oblates-Conference
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Uniform Exchange
Solar Room
6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Chapel
12
13
6:30 pm
Blue Army-Chapel
9:15 am-6:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Chapel
7:00 pm
St. Vincent de Paul
Conference Room
7:30 pm
Knights of Columbus
Solar Room
2
8:00 am
First Saturday Rosary
Church
Welcome
Reception
for Fr. Jordan
After 5:3p.m.
Mass
7
11
7:00 pm
Vocation Committee
Conference Room
Saturday
14
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Uniform Exchange
Solar Room
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Uniform Exchange
Solar Room
15
16
9:00 am
Gifts of Love/Warmth
Conference Room
9:00 am
Altar Server Retraining
Church
1:00 pm
Prayer/Vocations
Chapel
6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Chapel
7:00 pm
Baptism Preparation
Conference Room
“Son Treasure Island” Vacation Bible School: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
17
Blood Drive
8:00 a.m. to
12:00 Noon
Gym
18
19
6:30 pm
Blue Army
Chapel
9:15 am-6:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Chapel
20
21
22
23
7:00 pm
Career Networking
Weis Center
9:00 am
Gifts of Love/Warmth
Conference Room
9:00 am
Altar Server Retraining
Church
1:00 pm
Prayer/Vocations
Chapel
6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Chapel
New Altar Server Training Session: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon — Church
24
25
26
27
6:30 pm
Blue Army
Chapel
9:15 am-6:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Chapel
7:00 pm
St. Vincent de Paul
Conference Room
7:30 pm
Knights of Columbus
Solar Room
1:00 pm
Prayer/Vocations
Chapel
28
28
9:00 am
Gifts of Love/Warmth
Conference Room
6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Chapel
31
1:00 p.m.
New Parishioner
Welcome
St. Vincent de Paul
Food Collection
All Masses
Celebrating Our Nation
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