Parish Life - St. Michael Parish the Archangel

WELCOME TO
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Community, Personnel, & On-Going Information
PARISH OFFICE STAFF
Rev. Martin J. Dobrzynski ….. [email protected]
Pastor
322-4505, ext. 220
Rev. Benjamin Ross…………[email protected]
Associate Pastor
322-4505, ext. 229
Deacon Edwin Gatons………[email protected]
Permanent Deacon
322-4505, ext. 285
Deacon Jack Krol……………[email protected]
Permanent Deacon
322-4505, ext. 286
Deacon Ron Pyle ……………[email protected]
Permanent Deacon
322-4505, ext. 284
Mrs. Michaeline Gargas……[email protected]
Executive Secretary
322-4505, ext. 220
Mrs. Monica Susoreny………[email protected]
Communications Coordinator 322-4505, ext. 263
Miss Debbie Mangione……[email protected]
Director of Liturgy & Music
322-4505, ext. 227
Mrs. Janice Gatons…………[email protected]
Parish Nurse & RCIA Director 322-4505, ext. 241
Mrs. Shannon Jalocha………[email protected]
Parish Accountant
322-4505, ext. 226
Mr. Gary Krieps……………[email protected]
Operations Coordinator
322-4505, ext. 232
Mrs. Debbie Fotia…………[email protected]
Administrative Assistant
322-4505, ext. 225
Mrs. Rhonda Haddad………[email protected]
Bulletin Editor
322-4505, ext. 239
Mrs. Fran Hintz……………[email protected]
Clerical Assistant
322-4505, ext. 234
Mrs. Joan Hamnik…………...322-4505, ext. 228
Head Sacristan
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Office Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday and
by appointment
Phone:……………...(219)322-4505 Fax………(219)322-4508
Email………………[email protected]
Website…………….www.stmichaelparish.life
ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL
Office Hours: 8:00 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Friday
Phone……(219)322-4531 Fax……..(219)322-1710
Website……………….www.stmichaelparish.life/school
Miss Colleen Kennedy……[email protected]
Principal
Mrs. Dyana Butcher………[email protected]
School Administrative Assistant
FAITH FORMATION
Office Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday
12:00 PM-7:30 PM Tuesday & Wednesday
By appointment on Thursday
Phone …….(219)322-3077
Fax…….(219)322-1710
Mrs. Marge Swanson……[email protected]
Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Kelley Mills …………[email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Traditional Classes…Tuesday or Wednesday 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Good Shepherd Classes….Tuesday 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Sunday Family Classes…..Once a month 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
SATURDAY LITURGY
Vigil: 5:00 PM
DAILY LITURGY
Weekdays
7:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM
SUNDAY LITURGY
7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 AM
HOLY DAY LITURGY
See page 15 of the bulletin for
Holy Day Mass Schedule.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
COME SHARE THE JOURNEY:
To know and experience the mystery of our God by sharing with
our brothers and sisters the power of prayer, compassion and
healing as we pledge to create an environment in which we will:
Meet Jesus in our lives and know Him more intimately,
Strengthen and enrich our faith through common worship,
Acknowledge that our individual journeys contribute to this one
shared mission,
Recognize, develop and affirm individual gifts for the benefit of
the community and for the glory of God,
Provide opportunities to seek and to promote social justice and
peace,
Place our trust in God and in the working of the Holy Spirit
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
Sacrament of Penance...Satur day 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Baptisms...Fir st time par ents at St. Michael must attend a
Baptism Prep session before the baptism date can be scheduled.
Please call Michaeline to schedule the prep session and/or
baptism date.
Marriage….The br ide, gr oom, their par ents or their gr andparents must be active registered members of the parish for at
least three years prior to reserving a date for the wedding. The
diocese requires that arrangements must be made at least six
months in advance of the wedding date in order for the proper
personal, spiritual and liturgical preparations of the couple to be
completed.
Sacrament of the Sick...Please call the office until 4:00 PM.
After 4:00 PM, please call 322-6623 Monday-Friday and
anytime on the weekend.
Anointing of the Sick is celebrated on the third Saturday of each
month at the 8:00 AM Mass in the chapel.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Wednesdays from 1:30-6:00 PM in the chapel.
HOSPITALIZED PARISHIONERS
Please call our parish office with all requests for hospital visitations, receive Holy Communion, to have the Anointing of the
Sick or to be added to our Prayer List. The Privacy Act prevents
the office from giving out information regarding people on the
Pray for the Sick list.
BULLETIN DEADLINE:
Monday prior to the Sunday printing 12:00 PM (Noon).
Holidays have exceptions. Please submit potential bulletin
articles by email to [email protected] or in print
form to the office or by fax to 322-4508.
St. Michael Parish
1 Wilhelm St.
Schererville, IN
46375
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From the Pastor’s Desk
Trust! Again? Last week I spoke of our need to grow our trust in following the way of Jesus. He is the
Son of Man and so, like us, He is tempted, feels sorrow, defeat, as well as joy, and happiness. Today, He
shows us His other nature which is fully His as well. He appears to Peter, James and John and to us as the
Son of God. Why this contrast? Last week He demonstrates His humanity in allowing the devil to tempt Him, this week He exhibits His glory to His closest followers.
Jesus realizes that the road He forges for us to follow is not always easy. We can
sometimes lose hope and even despair. This transfiguration on Mt. Tabor is meant to
bolster these three apostles, who in turn could strengthen the others, especially in the
darkest hour—after Jesus’ passion and death.
In this manifestation these disciples are being called to trust in God’s plan for them
with Jesus. In seeing the two great prophets with Jesus, conversing with Him, the
disciples are being strengthened for what was going to happen to Jesus in Jerusalem.
So too, we are allowed to partake of this vision so that we can also be given strength
to trust in this God who even dies for us.
It seems so incredible that God would suffer for us. The Master over suffering – suffers for the servant, the
creator – dies for His creation. This seems so far beyond reality that many dismiss it as impossible and
unreasonable. Yet, this is the very beauty of the situation; that we are asked to trust in this God who suffers
for us. Indeed our trust, freely given, is what justifies us before God and makes it possible for us to move
beyond death to life. All because God acted first on our behalf and so His grace always precedes us, going
before us, helping us to choose to respond with trust in God’s promise.
This trust, as we were invited to realize last week, it is not some sort of mental attitude alone. It is an action
on our part. We need to look for ways to grow our trust so we can more deeply believe this unbelievable
action of God’s love. If I remain enclosed in my own personal concerns, like Peter wanting to build three
tents, I am unable to experience the fullness of God’s power. If I look for ways to open myself to trust, by
giving of myself, my time, my treasures, I open myself for God to work.
Peter, James and John didn’t know things would end yet, and they certainly didn’t understand the meaning
of the vision right away. They had to learn by giving of themselves too. They learned how God’s power
carries them even to give witness with their very selves. It is that power that saves us. It is available to us as
we deepen and grow our trust in God’s will for us. As you and I give more, we receive more, so much more
than we can right now imagine.
Grow Your Trust – an Opportunity.
I am seeking dedicated parishioners who want to participate more in the parish. The
Parish Pastoral Council, the Finance Committee, the Home and School Committee, the
Sports Advisory Committee and the St. Michael School Advisory Committee are all
looking for new members.
There are no nominations and no elections. Committee members are determined through
a process of DISCERNMENT. This is the same way the Apostles came to choose those
who would help them. The discernment process is painless, and even a bit fun. You and
other interested parishioners simply come to three evenings - February 25th, March 3rd
and 10th - at 7:00 PM-8:30 PM. At these three sessions a trained discernment team will assist you in learning about these groups, their function and their work.
If you are interested, please call 322-4505, ext. 210 or email: [email protected] and reserve a place
for yourself at the table. Your reservation helps us to have enough materials on hand for everyone to
participate.
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
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Spirituality and Worship Commission
Commission Members: Director of Liturgy, Art & Environment,
Eucharistic Minister, Hospitality, Lectors, Music, Sacristan, Altar
Servers, Cross Bearers, Prayer Ministry, RCIA, Ministers of Care
Our Lenten Parish Activity
Prayer, Offering, and Sacrifice
are three words that we hear
during Lent. To help keep the
season in our lives, there will be
ribbons representing the above
three words on tables in the
gathering space. As you come to
Mass each week, please take a
ribbon corresponding to your
Lenten deed and tie it to the cross.
Here are some examples for you to consider:
Prayer-attend Stations of the Cross, Eucharistic
Adoration or daily Mass, take time to read the Bible,
pray for family or special intentions, pray the rosary,
visit church.
Offering-donate money, food or other needed items
to a charitable organization, participate in Operation
Rice Bowl, give your time and talent to someone or
group in need.
Sacrifice-give up sweets, that special cup of coffee,
television, texting, computer games or time, gossiping, etc. Sacrifices can also be that one thing you
don’t want to do but should.
Last Sunday
four of our
catechumens
were sent to
Bishop
Hying for the
Rite of
Election at the Cathedral. The Elect are Ryan Buff,
Jacob Rose, Justin Schuller and Kaitlyn Schuller.
They have been instructed in the Catholic faith for
over a year and have come to discern that the
Roman Catholic Faith is their chosen faith tradition.
Please keep them in your prayers as they continue
their journey of faith through the period of Purification and Enlightenment, the Lenten Season.
RCIA is the process for those who are over the age
of 8, baptized in another faith tradition, nonbaptized, or only baptized in the Catholic faith and
wish to complete their sacraments of Initiation:
Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
During the Season of Lent, Eucharistic Adoration
is on Wednesdays from 1:30-6:00 PM in the
Chapel. Please come and spend time with our
Lord.
Stations of the Cross
Following in Jesus’ footsteps, each of us is invited to “Take up your cross and follow
me.” This very powerful and moving spiritual pilgrimage can be experienced every
Friday during Lent at 12:00 PM and 7:30 PM in the church. In the spirit of fellowship
and formation, all Lay Ministers are invited to travel the Stations of the Cross together
as a way to express your devotion to God and your commitment to your ministry. To
facilitate this experience, some suggested dates and times are listed below.
February 26th, 7:30 PM
Sacristans
Faith Sharing Groups
RCIA Team Members
Formation Catechists/
Assistants
Art & Environment
Ministers
March 4th, 7:30 PM
Welcoming Ministry
Hospitality Ministers
Respect Life Ministers
Good Samaritans
Comforting Chefs
Vocations Ministry
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
March 11th, 7:30 PM
Altar Servers
Holy Name Society
Knights of Columbus
Youth Ministry
Extraordinary Ministers of
Communion
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March 18th, 7:30 PM
Pastoral Council Members
Labor of Love Ministers
Money Counting Ministry
Gardener Ministry
Rebuilding Hope Mission
Team
Armed Services Assistance
Program
February 21, 2016
Education and Formation Commission
Commission Members: Director of Religious Education, School Principal,
Sport/School Advisory Board/HSA Representatives, Marriage Prep, Baptismal
Prep, Adult Faith Education, Vocations Ministry, Youth Ministry, Bible Study
High School Teens:
RADIATE is Right for You!
RADIATE, St. Michael’s High School Youth Ministry,
offers all high school teens a place to bring your friends or
make new ones with faith as a core. Any time is the
perfect time to check us out. Come alone or bring a friend
to the next RADIATE events:
Feb. 28th: The Shroud of Turin—What is it? What does it
mean to your faith? 6:00-8:00 PM in St. Patrick Hall.
Mar. 5th: SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL,
7:00-10:00 PM, more details to come.
Mar. 11th –Mar. 13th: TAPT RETREAT
WEEKEND! Contact one of us for more
information on this personal spiritual
journey guaranteed to change your life!
Mar. 20th: Why go to Church? 6:00-8:00 PM in
St. Patrick Hall.
Our calendar might change so if you want to get the most
updated info for RADIATE events, text “@radiate” to
81010. Questions? Contact Mike Reesman (Adult) at
670-1975, [email protected] or Jeannine
Quigley (Adult) at 775-5356, [email protected] or
Cami Wallace (teen) at 794-5146.
FEBRUARY CALENDAR
Feb. 20th/21st: Blessing of First
Communicants at All Masses
Feb. 21st: Family Session 9:30-11:00 AM
Feb. 23rd: Traditional/Good Shepherd Classes
6:00-7:30 PM
Feb. 24th: Traditional Classes 6:00-7:30 PM
MARCH CALENDAR
Mar. 1st: Traditional/Good Shepherd Classes
6:00-7:30 PM
Mar. 2nd: Traditional Classes 6:00-7:30 PM
Mar. 6th: Family Session 9:30-11:00 AM
Mar. 8th: Traditional/Good Shepherd Classes
6:00-7:30 PM
Mar. 9th: Traditional Classes 6:00-7:30 PM
Mar. 15th: Traditional/Good Shepherd Classes
6:00-7:30 PM
Mar. 16th: Traditional Classes 6:00-7:30 PM
Mar. 22th/23rd: NO Classes
Adult Confirmation classes will take place
April 4th and 11th at 6:00 PM in St. Patrick
Hall. Please call the Faith Formation Office,
322-3077, for more information.
Last Chance for Tuition Assistance with the Diocese
The tuition assistance application for the 2016-17 school year is now available on the Diocese of Gary
website at: http://www.dcgary.org/catholic-schools.htm. Click the Tuition Assistance Application tab
and you will be directed to the application. Catholic families who belong to a Diocese of Gary parish and
have their children enrolled in any diocesan school, K-12, may apply. Pre-school students are not eligible. A $30 nonrefundable processing fee must accompany the application and can be paid via credit card,
debit card, or checking account online.
The filing deadline is tomorrow, February 22, 2016. This is the date that completed applications
must be submitted online. PSAS will not accept any applications mailed directly to the company. This
deadline will be strictly enforced. Parents will be notified of the results in writing by May of 2016.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Darlene Marchina at 769-9292,
ext. 234 or email [email protected].
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
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Education and Formation Commission
We Need You!
Are you interested in Adult Education in St. Michael
Parish? This committee helps assist the pastor in
bringing educational and informational programs and
talks to our parish. Please call Janice at 322-4505,
ext. 241 for more information.
Peace & Social Justice Comission
Commission Members: Ministry of Consolation and Hope, Good
Samaritans, Armed Services, Pastoral Care, Respect Life, Health &
Spirituality Committee, Parish Nursing, Rebuilding Hope Mission Team
PRO-LIFE CONFERENCE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
9:00 AM IN ST. PATRICK HALL
Blood Pressure,
Glucose and Oxygen
Level Screenings This
Weekend
Screenings will take place
this weekend, Feb. 20th
and 21st in the east coat
room after the 5:00 PM,
7:30 AM and 9:30 AM
Masses by the parish
nurses.
The next screenings will
take place March 19th
and 20th. Please call the
parish nurse at
322-4505, ext. 241 if you
have any questions.
s
Saint Michael’s Respect Life Ministry will be holding a pro-life conference
with keynote speaker, Monica Kelsey who was conceived in rape. Join our
parish to see what we are doing to promote the sanctity and dignity of all life
from conception to natural death. Continental breakfast and refreshments
will be provided. For more information or to register, please contact
Marlene at 365-5355 or Jo at 741-1709.
We are here to assist anyone with temporary help. If you know someone from
Schererville, Dyer, or St. John who could use help with their NIPSCO bill,
rent, or groceries, please have that person in need (due to privacy act) call
322-4505, ext. 250 and leave a message.
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
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Peace & Social Justice Comission
Valerie Mager, Mary Lozier, Joan Hamnik, Tom Swanson, John Kennedy, Phil Krivickas, Sherry Switzer, Alice Kolbus, David Sarros, Leona Novak, and all those in need
of the healing touch of God.
Life is precious; handle with prayer.
Placing the name of a loved one or yourself in the bulletin Prayer List can be
done through Michaeline or Debbie at 322-4505, ext. 220 in the parish office. The names are placed in the
bulletin for a period of 4 weeks after which time they are either removed or placed in the Book of Intentions
in the Chapel. In praying for a sick person we show our solidarity with that person and we remind ourselves
to do all that is within our power to help in the healing done through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Please remember that the names of parishioners and non-parishioners who are still in need of our
prayers after the 4 week period of time of being in the bulletin are placed in our Book of Intentions in the
Chapel. It is updated weekly.
St. Michael’s parishioners are in bold, italic print.
St. Michael Parish Health Fair - Next Weekend
Sunday, February 28, 2016 -8:30 AM to 11:30 AM - St. Patrick Hall
Everyone is Welcome
This event will feature many informational tables regarding various
aspects of our health. Free Health screenings will also be available.
Some of the Informational Tables Available
Advanced Directives
Alzheimer’s Disease
Arthritis
Audiology
Breast Self-Exam
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiology
Cancer Center
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Congestive Heart
Failure
CPR and First Aid
Diabetes & Glucose
Screenings
Grief Support
Home Health Care
Hospice and Adult
Day Care
Immunizations for
Adults & Children
Massage
Medicare Information
Men’s Health Issues
Mental health
Nutrition
Organ Donation
Pharmacist/Medications
Physical Fitness
Physical Therapy
Skin Care
Sleep Apnea
Smoking Cessation
Sports Training
Stroke Screening
Vision Screening
HEALTHCHEK AVAILABLE
For various Blood Tests such as
Lipid Panel
Metabolic Panel
Complete Blood Count
ONLY $45.00
Many other
Lab Tests are
available
Blood Pressure Screening Oxygen Level Screening
Glucose Screening
Pulse Oximetry
Cataract Screening
Vision Screening
Glaucoma Screening
Sign up with Healthchek at 219-322-7041 or
use the on-line appointment Calendar at
www.healthchek.net.
Sponsored by Health & Spirituality Committee and Parish Nurses
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
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Parish Life
Commission Members: Welcoming Ministry, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, Festival Committee, Labors of Love,
Comforting Chefs, Senior GEMS, Boy Scouts of America
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
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Parish Life
St. Michael
Alumni
Committee
Meeting
We are looking for
volunteers to help
contact former
classmates. If interested, there will be an
Alumni Committee
Meeting on Feb. 24th
at 7:00 PM in St.
Patrick Hall. Need
more information?
Please call the Alumni Coordinator, Amy
Townsend at
736-6999.
Capital Campaign Totals as of February 15, 2016
Future Pledges
Amount collected
$2,201,100.00
Amount needed to
start repairs
Pledges to date
$3,216,391.96
Amount pledged
$1,161,876.78
Amount collected
$3,300,000.00
Amount needed to
repair church
E
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
$4,000,000.00
Amount needed
for church repairs/
school A/C
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February 21, 2016
Parish Life
LABORS There will be a meeting on February 23rd at 10:00 AM in the southwest room
of St. Patrick Hall. We are making pocket shawls as well as fleece and crocheted lap blankets. During Lent, this would be a good way to practice the
LOVE corporal/spiritual works of mercy, in this Year of Mercy.
If you would like more information about this ministry, please call Kathy at
322-5436.
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Looking to Participate?
Come and Discern Where You Can Offer Your Gifts!
The Parish Pastoral Council, the Finance Committee, the Home and School Committee, the Sports Advisory Committee and the St. Michael School Advisory Committee are all looking for new members.
The discernment process is for three Thursday evenings, February 25th, March 3rd and 10th, from
7:00-8:30 PM. At these three sessions a trained discernment team will assist you in learning about these
groups, their function and their work.
If you are interested, please call 322-4505, ext. 210 or email [email protected] and reserve
a place for yourself at the table.
LOOK WHAT GEMS IS PLANNING FOR 2016:
April 23th
April 26th
May 11th
May 24th
June 29th
August 3rd
August 20th
September 27th
October 11th
October 25th
December 13th
Randolph Street Market Chicago
Speaker about Medicare
The Music of Cole Porter Valpo
A Tour of Carmelite Shrine Munster
Barker Mansion and International Gardens Michigan City
Women Motown Valpo
European Market Chesterton
Girls in Shipshewana
Passion of Christ St. John
White Fence Joliet
Christmas Luncheon and Visiting Center Hammond
Senior GEMS Book Club-Open to Everyone
Book: Rediscover Jesus
When: Every Tuesday, Feb. 9th-Mar. 22nd
Time: 10:00 –11:30 AM
Place: St. Patrick Hall
Books are free.
Registration for New Parishioners
Parish registration is today, Feb. 21st, after the 7:30 & 9:30 AM Masses in
St. Patrick Hall. You may also r egister at the par ish office Monday thr ough
Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. If you have any questions,
please call Debbie at the Parish Office, 322-4505., ext. 225.
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
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A Special
Invitation
from Bishop
Hying
Feb. 27th
10:30 AM
Cathedral of
the Holy
Angels
A special
Mass to mark
the formal
proclamation
of the 2017
Diocesan
Synod
February 21, 2016
Parish Life
DON’T CRY OVER THE PAST. IT’S GONE.
DON’T STRESS ABOUT THE FUTURE.
IT HASN’T ARRIVED.
LIVE IN THE PRESENT AND MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL
Congratulations to our Scouts
Last Saturday, Feb. 13th during the Saturday Vigil
Mass, our Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts received two
different religious awards, the Light of Christ and
Parvuli Dei Awards. The Scouts will also be recognized by the bishop at a mass at Holy Angels
Cathedral. The date is yet to be determined.
Altar Server Bowling Bash
was a Blast
On January 23rd, St. Michael Parish celebrated our
altar servers with a Bowling Bash Party. The party
was held at Super Bowl, Inc. in Crown Point. The
servers bowled two games, one normal game and
one crazy game. The crazy game required them to
bowl while doing stunts like hopping on one foot,
sitting on someone’s knee, or using their feet to
push the ball. Pizza and soda were provided, and
there were prizes as well. “Some of the kids were
from St. Michael School but others go
to different schools. And the party
was nice because it gave them a
chance to intermingle with each other.
The kids all had a blast,” said Jill
Hartog, who put the event together.
St. Michael Parish would like to thank
all of our altar servers for their time
and talent that they dedicate to help
our church.
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
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Parish Life
This Lent, join Best Lent Ever, a free email program from Dynamic Catholic that is
based on Matthew Kelly’s new bestseller, Rediscover Jesus. Each day you will get an
inspirational email with a short video featuring Matthew Kelly and a member of the Dynamic Catholic Team. Throughout Lent, they will guide you through each of the 40
chapters in Rediscover Jesus and share simple ways to bring Jesus into your everyday
life. The program is free! All you have to do is sign up at Dynamic Catholic.com/Lent.
Also, join St. Michael’s GEMS Book Club every Tuesday morning until March 22nd
for a discussion on the book.
From the Communications Department
We recently rolled out 5 Ways to Give $5 or More! This
effort was developed to provide our parishioners with easy
options to give. We now offer text and online payment-giving
options. Please visit our website at www.stmichaelparish.life
to find out how you can give your $5 or more! Scroll to the
top of the website and click on the yellow button. It is your
weekly contribution that allows our Parish to be able to function on a daily basis and provide the things that we do for our
parishioners. Thank you for all of your contributions.
The planning for this year's "Passports to our Heritage" event
is now in full swing. You will begin to see banners, flyers,
and even advertisements. We have been working hard to
bring this event to the next level. This year's event will be
like no other. This is a 21 and above event. The event is open
to all parishioners and is a fun event to attend. For more
information visit: www.stmichaelparish.life/passport.
We currently have two sponsorship packages available for
"Our Passports to Our Heritage" event that can offer your
business a large amount of exposure in return. For more information on how you can sponsor this great event, please
contact Monica Jimenez Susoreny at 322-4505,
ext. 263. A special thank
you to our Voyage
Sponsor, Caribbean
Pools.
The communications department is currently seeking anyone
who would like to volunteer their talents once a week to help
out with graphic design, website updates, and publicity
efforts. Please contact Monica for more information about
this great opportunity.
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
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Stewardship & Parish Administration Commission
Commission Members: Finance Council, Gardener
Ministry, Education Foundation, Cemetery Committee
SUBSCRIBE TO NWI CATHOLIC
February is National Catholic Press Month and the
perfect time to consider the great value of receiving
a Catholic publication into your home for an annual
rate of only $26. Renew or start a new subscription
to the Northwest Indiana Catholic newspaper
through your parish by dropping a check or money
order in the collection basket now through Mar. 6th.
Credit or debit card users go online to
nwicatholic.com.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
February 14, 2016
Adult
EFTs
Children
Loose
$18,636.68
$230.00
$51.70
$583.17
Total Weekly Offering
$19,501.55
Central/Eastern Europe
$3,719.16
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21
Blessing of First Communicants During All Masses
BP Readings After All Masses
New Member Registration After 7:30 & 9:30 AM Masses
RCIA 9:30 AM
Ash Wednesday
(for local soup kitchens)
$4,359.55
The Rosary is said after 7:00 AM Weekday Mass
Except Tuesday – after OLPH Devotions
MONDAY FEBRUARY 22
Centering Prayer 6:00 PM
Catholic Bible Study 7:00 PM
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions 7:30 AM
GEMS Book Club 10:00 AM
Labors of Love 10:00 AM
Faith Formation/Good Shepherd Classes 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24
Eucharistic Adoration 1:30-6:00 PM
Faith Formation Classes 6:00 PM
Alumni Committee Meeting 7:00 PM
Catholic Bible Study 7:00 PM
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25
Bible Timeline 10:00 AM
Choir/Cantor Practice 7:00 PM
First Discernment Session 7:00 PM
Grief Support Meeting 7:00 PM
Knights of Columbus Meeting 7:00 PM
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26
Communal Penance Service 10:30 AM A ll are invited
Stations of the Cross 12:00 & 7:30 PM
Bell Choir Practice 5:00 PM
WOW Meeting 7:00 PM
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27
Baptism Prep 8:00 AM
Pro-Life Seminar 8:30 AM
Confessions 3:30-4:30 PM
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
*Electronic Funds Transfer
HUNGERING TO GIVE BACK
During this second week of Lent, CRS Rice Bowl
takes us to Laos, where Hongkham is using her love
of cooking to provide for her family—and feed an
entire school.
How do we use our passions and gifts for the
betterment of those we meet?
Visit crsricebowl.org for
more information.
25% of your offerings come
back to our Diocese.
~EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION~
Current Directors of the Foundation
Rev. Martin J. Dobrzynski
Colleen KennedyDr. Ed
Udani, Chairman
Kenneth Bohling
Don Doffin
Jef Jakalski
David Jarzombek
Patrick Cusick
Joseph Townsend
Donna Velez
Look for us on the website: www.stmichaelparish.life.
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Diocesan Life Information
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*CATECHETICAL & LITURGICAL DAY CONFERENCE
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Every Friday
3:00 PM
St. Mary’s Church
525 N. Broad St.
Griffith
DISCERNMENT RETREAT
If you are a young woman between the ages of 17 and
30 and are considering a vocation to the Religious Life,
we invite you to attend a discernment retreat
February 26th-28th at our Sisters of St. Francis of
Perpetual Adoration Motherhouse in Mishawaka,
IN. Join the sisters for a weekend of prayer and fun,
relaxation, conferences offered by priests and sisters,
Eucharistic Adoration, Confession and Holy Mass, and
time for sharing with others. For more information
regarding the retreat, or to schedule a visit, visit our
website at www.ssfpa.org or call our vocation director
at 574-259-5427.
POLKA MASS
*BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
The Knights of Columbus St. Pope John Paul II - Council
16008 from Highland will be hosting a Breakfast with the
Easter Bunny at St. James Parish Hall on March 6th, from
7:30 AM - noon. This is a free will donation and we encourage you to bring your
children to meet the Easter Bunny and get a
picture taken. You can call Dan Lelito at
218-7446 or visit us at facebook.com/
KOC16008 for more information.
A TASTE OF ST. JOSEPH
& LUNCHEON
St. Matthias Parish will host a Polka Mass and Polish
Luncheon on February 28th with Mass at noon and the
luncheon immediately after in the parish hall. Music
for the Mass and dancing during the luncheon will be
provided by the EZ Tones. Tickets are $25 per person
for the luncheon catered by the Cavalier Inn. Cash bar
available. Please send payment to
St. Matthias
101 W. Burrell Dr.
Crown Point, IN 46307
For more information, please call 663-2201.
JOYFUL AGAIN!
The Diocese of Gary Catechetical & Liturgical Day Conference has been scheduled for March 6th at St. Patrick
Catholic Church in Chesterton. All are welcome to this
day of prayer and reflection during the Year of Mercy.
Hear keynote speakers, Bishop Donald Hying
and members from Casting Nets Ministries, as
they present on witnessing to the Gospel
message. To register visit the diocesan
webpage at www.dcgary.org/conference.
A WIDOWED MINISTRY
JOYFUL AGAIN! is a two-day program for widows
and widowers who want to resolve the grief they feel
inside and begin to love again after the death of their
spouse. The weekend employs a series of video
presentations, followed by facilitated small group
discussion and private reflection time. Through the
process, individuals gain new insights and receive
encouragement and support. There will be a retreat
weekend on March 5th & 6th at Our Lady of the A ngels House of Prayer, 13820 Main St., Lemont, IL.
For more information or to register, please contact
Charlotte Hrubes at 708-354-7211 or check the website at www.joyfulagain.org.
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
St. Joseph’s Workers are hosting a Taste of St.
Joseph from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM on March 13th at
St. Joseph the Worker Church, 330 E. 45th Ave.,
Gary. Donation: $10 There will also be a 50/50
raffle. License #135088
For more information, please call 688-6558.
*A BENEFIT LUNCHEON
The Share Service League is having a benefit luncheon
for Sharing Meadows, a community for other abled
adults, on March 16th at 10:30 AM at the Halls of St.
George, 905 E. Joliet, Schererville. Tickets are $35.
The Spring Luncheon features a delicious meal, a variety of door and raffle prizes, entertainment, fellowship
and a bake sale. For more information, please contact
Eileen Schweitzer at 322-5428.
*POOR HANDMAIDS OF JESUS CHRIST
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM seeks single, Catholic
women 21+ years of age to give long-term volunteer
service of 3 - 12 months sharing faith community and
serving alongside Sisters in a wide
variety of ministries. Please contact
Sr. Connie Bach, PHJC at
[email protected] or visit
phjcvolprogram.org.
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We Remember . . . We Prepare . . .
THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 25
5:00 PM
Chris Vevers-1st Anniversary
FEBRUARY 20
7:00 AM
All Souls
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 21
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 26
7:00 AM
William Mathews
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 27
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
All Souls
Kyle Arnold
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 28
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
Herb Lemon III
Gerald Kozak
Joseph Kwiecien
Marilyn Martin
St. Michael Parish
SATURDAY
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
SECOND SUNDAY OF
LENT
St. Michael Parish
Isabel O’Connell
Garth Wilson
John & Marilyn Martin
Patricio Carlay
MONDAY
FEBRUARY 22
7:00 AM
Sylvester & Marjorie Schweitzer
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 23
7:00 AM
Robert Kleinaman
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WEDNESDAY
7:00 AM
8:55 AM
FEBRUARY 24
11:30 AM
THIRD SUNDAY OF
LENT
Katherine Matia
Bud Baker
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

indicates deceased
THE WORD
(Readings for February 28th, Third Sunday of Lent)
I. Exodus 17:3-7
The Israelites grumbled against Moses for leading them out of Egypt.
They were thirsty, and there was no water in the desert, so Moses struck
a rock with his staff, and water flowed out for the people to drink.
II. Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
“The love of God has been poured out into our hearts,” and that love is
immeasurable; “While we were still sinners Christ died for us.”
III. John 4:5-42
Jesus met a Samaritan woman at the well. She offered Him water from
the well, and He, in turn, offered her the loving water of eternal life. As
a result, she and many others came to know that Jesus is the Savior.
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The Parish Website
Visit our new website, www.stmichaelparish.life for up-to-date information on upcoming
events, St. Michael Catholic School, St. Michael Cemetery, photo gallery, information on all of
our ministries/committees, and St. Patrick Hall and our adjacent meeting rooms.
Dear Parish Members,
Our Sunday bulletin is a primary way we use to communicate with you. The parish does not pay for the bulletin printing because of the generosity of our advertisers-many of which are our own parish members. Most
are members of our local community. Please support our advertisers with your patronage. Let the business
owner know that you appreciate their support of our parish through their advertising in the bulletin.
A strong and vibrant parish is good for our community
and a strong business community is good for our parish.
INFORMATION PAGE FOR J.S. PALUCH
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Michael the Archangel
1 W. Wilhelm Street
Schererville, IN 46375
PHONE
219-322-4505
Ext 220 - front office receptionist
Ext 239 - bulletin editor
CONTACT PERSON
Rhonda Haddad, bulletin editor
EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
SOFTWARE
Microsoft® Publisher 2013
Adobe® Acrobat® 7.0 Standard
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PRINTER
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TRANSMISSION TIME
Tuesday 10:50 AM
SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
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