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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
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
St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
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.
Please remember St. Thomas More in your Will and Estate Planning
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ May 29, 2016
Saturday, June 4 5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
Sunday, June 5 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
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
MONDAY, May 3 — Memorial Day 9:00 am Beatrize Francisco (Ann.) by Aquino Family
TUESDAY, May 31 — The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 am James Mauch by Rose Yothment 8:30 am Paul & Ann Germick by Lorraine Leask 10:00 am Joseph Lorig by STM Holy Name Society (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 3)
WEDNESDAY, June 1 — St. Justin 6:30 am Jeanne Darroca by Serrano Family 8:30 am Anne Nawojski by Mr. & Mrs. David Piniak
THURSDAY, June 2 — Sts. Marcellinus & Peter 6:30 am Larry Anthony by Bud & Dee Reffkin 9:00 am Joan Wolak (Ann.) by Michael Wolak
FRIDAY, June 3 — The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus-First Friday 6:30 am Walter Keilman by Paul & Arlene Keilman 8:30 am Kenneth Koziatek by Carole & Joseph Janusonis
SATURDAY, June 4 — The Immaculate Heart of Mary First Saturday 8:30 am Margie Eich (Ann.) by Mary Lou & Bill Korda 5:30 pm Bill Garzinski by Cindy Cunningham & Patti Hreha
SUNDAY, June 5 — Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Stephen Sajn (Ann.) by Wife Zora & Family 10:00 am Charles Stevens (Ann.) by Wife Florence & Family 12:00 pm James H. Fife by Louise Younkers
MONDAY, May 30 — Memorial Day 9:00 am J., M. & S. Fugger, J. Cipowski, S. Hamill MC ~ Chris
TUESDAY, May 31 8:30 am J. Hunt, M. Slivka
WEDNESDAY, June 1 8:30 am A. Klaich, A. Korfiatis
THURSDAY, June 2 9:00 am B. & M. Andrzejewski
FRIDAY, June 3 8:30 am M. Sharp, E. Gossman
SATURDAY, June 4 8:30 am L. & M. Buksa 5:30 pm J. Bernarte, M. Caraher, S. Donovan, A. & L. Forszt/ MC ~ Matt H.
SUNDAY, June 5 6:30 am E., M. & T. Zabrecky 8:00 am B. Peters. K. Yaeger, V. Zaczyk, A. Bilse, A. Korfiatis/ MC ~ Alyssa N. 10:00 am J. & M. Connelly, P. Cullars, K. & S. Cunningham/ MC ~ Will 12:00 pm C., S. & D. O’Brien/ MC ~ Mike
Austin Michael & Brooklyn Hila Son and Daughter of Mario & Michelle Flores
Robert Harris Sacrificial Offerings
Thank you for sharing your treasure with our parish!
May 22, 2016
Adult $ 20,152.00 Loose $ 2,989.00 Children $ 109.27
TOTAL $ 23,250.27
Pastoral Care Ministry The Pastoral Care Ministry is composed of caring lay ministers
whose primary function is to distribute the Eucharist to parishioners who are hospitalized or unable to attend Mass,
either temporarily or permanently. Please contact Deacon Dave Kapala at (219) 836-8610, # 313 or [email protected].
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lease pray for the sick of our parish... c 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 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 29 St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection at All Masses
MONDAY, May 30 — Happy Memorial Day Parish Office & St. Thomas More School Closed Mass at 9:00 a.m.
TUESDAY, May 31 8:30 am All School Mass—Last Day of School 9:15 am Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 pm) ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel
THURSDAY, June 2 7:00 pm VBS (Vacation Bible School) Meeting ~ Cafeteria
FRIDAY, June 3 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth ~ Conference Room
SATURDAY, June 4 8:00 am First Saturday Rosary ~ Church
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ "And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve
wicker baskets." Today's Gospel shows us that Jesus wants to do more than satisfy our needs. He wants to give us an experience of fullness
and abundance. He not only miraculously fed the crowd of thousands; he also provided enough to make a mountain of leftovers. More than they needed, more than they ever expected. That's what Jesus gave.
And it's what he continues to give us every time we receive the Eucharist. This too is a miraculous meal. Like the multiplication of "five loaves and two fish," Jesus turns something small--bread and
wine--into something abundant and overflowing: his body, blood, soul, and divinity.
Through this sacrament we experience the gift of union with Jesus and the resulting graces that come from encountering him. Just like the
crowds gathered that day in a deserted place, we come to Jesus with our emptiness--our needs, our weaknesses, our fears--and he fills us up
until we too are "satisfied." The prayer after Communion on today's feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ reminds us that what we experience at Mass is a
foretaste of that ultimate satisfaction that we will experience in heaven: "Grant, O Lord, we pray, that we may delight for all eternity in that
share in your divine life, which is foreshadowed in the present age by our reception of your precious Body and Blood." Receiving the Lord in
the Eucharist is a momentous miracle and an earthly glimpse into heaven. May today's celebration help remind us to be ever grateful for
this most glorious gift.
Vocations Committee Have you ever wanted to be more involved in some form of service
in parish ministry with a desire to serve? It can be more life giving and enjoyable, a call to holiness.
Our diocesan paper or parish bulletin may reveal the desired information. Say a prayer and make a call to join a ministry.
Readings for Week of May 29 Sunday: Gn 14:18-20/Ps 110:1-4/1 Cor 11:23-26/ Lk 9:11b-17 Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7/Ps 91:1-2, 14-16/Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Is 12:2-6/Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/Ps 123:1-2/Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14/Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Ez 34:11-16/Ps 23:1-6/Rom 5:5b-11/Lk 15:3-7 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8/Ps 71:8-9, 14-17, 22/Lk 2:41-51 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24/Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13/Gal 1:11-19/ Lk 7:11-17
Festival Raffle Drawing Hurry! Hurry!
Submit your raffle tickets ASAP so that you can be part of next week’s Early Bird Drawing.
May 23, 2016 Winner Joseph Arent — $100
Festival Early Bird
Bulletin Deadlines With the summer months now upon us, please keep in mind that
bulletin articles must be submitted via email at least two (2) weeks prior to publication. Summer holidays and vacation schedules
make this deadline critical. Thank you for your assistance.
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The Pastor’s Page
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 that 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.
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 29: Msgr. Paul P. Bogovich (2002) May 30: Rev. Cornelius P. Bergan (1961) June 1: Rev. Dominic A. Pallone (1983)
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Three preachers were spending some time on the lake relaxing and trying to get some rest, when one of the preachers volunteered that he had a confession to make. The preacher confessed that he had a problem with alcohol. He felt that he needed to share his problem with his closet friends in hopes that they would be able to help him to get better. The second preacher, while trying to console the first, said that he, too, had a secret weakness. He confessed that he liked to smoke cigars every once in a while. The third preacher, who had been taking all of this in with rapt attention, announced to his friends that, since they were sharing their secret faults, he too, would make a confession. They were horrified when he told them that he had a problem with gossip.
GOD’S LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDS
Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing over them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets. (Lk 9:16-17)
God’s love for us knows no bounds.
He created us in His image and likeness.
He became one of us in the mystery of the Incarnation.
He suffered and died for us so that we might live forever with Him.
Before He died, He gave us His Body and Blood, to nourish us on the way.
That great gift is what we celebrate today on this Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
In His first miracle, Jesus turned approximately 180 gallons of water into wine for a wedding feast. In today’s Gospel, we hear about twelve baskets of leftover fragments being collected after a crowd was satisfied.
God has so much in store for us.
Let Him be as lavish in His love for you as He wants!
FAITH ACTION: Return God’s lavish love for you by dedicating some time simply to be with Him today. In quiet prayer, thank God for the great gift of the Eucharist.
MEMORIAL DAY Because we are called to be people of peace, love, joy, unity, compassion, and justice, there are times that we need to “step up” and help others in need who are being oppressed. Those times often lead to war. In war, the ultimate sadness happens. Good peoples’ lives are cut short. Tomorrow, as we celebrate Memorial Day, we remember all of those who have served in the military and who have made the ultimate sacrifice of giving up their lives so that we might be free. We thank them for their sacrifice and we ask God to give them the peace that they struggled to ensure. There is one Mass on Memorial Day and it is at 9:00 a.m. Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR EIGHTH GRADERS
The eighth graders in our parish school celebrated their Commencement on Saturday, May 28th. As they prepare for their high school years, we wish them nothing but the best. Good luck, graduates!
Religious Education
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Register for Fall Classes! 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.
We look forward to seeing you this fall!
Register Now for Summer VBS Please complete a Vacation Bible School Registration Form, which can be found on the parish website and return it to the
Parish Office as soon as possible. We have great things planned for this summer’s VBS kids!
Lectors & Greeters for the Week
Monday, May 30 Memorial Day 9:00 am Mass
Jim Hus
Saturday, June 4 5:30 pm Mass
Jennifer Feddeler & Jay Gianotti
Sunday, June 5 6:30 am Mass
Loretta Krawczyk & Phil McIntosh
8:00 am Mass Richard Lasky & Paul Liszewski
10:00 am Mass Christine Greenberg &
Michael Skurka
12:00 Noon Mass Christopher Balbo &
Marilyn Pajor
Saturday, June 4 5:30 pm Mass
Main: Bill & Chris Retseck Chapel: Don & Carol Kopenec
Choir: Ed Lebryk & Judy Millspaugh
Sunday, June 5 6:30 am Mass
Main: Leilani Suchanuk Chapel: Tom & Linda Brady
8:00 am Mass Main: Dennis & Karen McNeil
Chapel: Art & Mary Halpin Choir: Rosemary Barker
10:00 am Mass Chapel: Miller Family
Choir: Joe Arent
12:00 Noon Mass Main: Greg & Deborah Pastor &
Family
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.
The St. Vincent de Paul food pantry currently needs:
Canned Pasta Pasta Sauce
Crackers Snacks
Ramen Noodles Canned Fruit
Beans Pork and Beans Meal Helpers Canned Meat Toothpaste Shampoo
Thanks for your ongoing and generous support of the St. Vincent de Paul Society!
Ms. Kordeck’s Thursday night CCD class had a poster contest. Here is the winning group with their poster.
Pictured: Ethan Korwek, Priscilla Gallardo, Todd McKechnie, Andrew Sobczak and Rachel Mendoza.
Father’s Day 2016
Father’s Day Collection 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.
Father’s Day Cards Purchase Father’s Day Cards
to honor (or in remembrance of) a special father.
Funds collected will benefit Respect Life.
Cards are only $ 4 each. Cards 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.
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St. Thomas More School May 29, 2016
Congratulations
The entire STMS family extends their very best wishes to the
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
Class of 2016! Our blessings to these accomplished graduates as they move
on to the new adventures and challenges of high school.
Alyssa Albrecht Bianca Andrzejewski
Orlando Avila Diana Ayala
Christopher Badali Sofie Bensley Joseph Burns Xavian Cano
Annalicia Carrillo Xander Carrillo Arrayah Clark Paige Covelli
George Dimopoulos Sophie Drake
Isaac Fehr Donald Fesko Connor Fife
Michael Fugger
Benjamin Goldman Martin Gonzalez Elizabeth Hanas
Casimir Heneghan Nicolas Hernandez
Matthew Hrinda Jayden Jones
Rama Kakkera Adam Klaich Luke Knaley Tyler Krucina
Robert Maldonado Antonio Medina
Oliver Meraz Lenore Moreno Alyssa Nahnsen
Uchechukwu Onyeukwu Ivie Orobor
Sean O'Rourke
Alexandra Ortega Daniel O'Shea
Lola Fay Papanikolaou Trina Pappas Isabella Perez Arianna Piña Sophia Porter Claire Powell John Reardon Isabella Scalzo Daniel Senisais Madelyn Sharp
Aidan Smith Ava Sopcic
Mia Tumacder Gina Vellutini
Emily Zabrecky Brandon Zamora
G R A D U A T E S
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STM Travelers Club Here’s your chance to visit a casino...with us!
Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, MI Thursday, June 16th
Guests must be 21 years or older to attend.
Cost of $31/person includes: • $15 Instant Slot Credit
• $10 towards food.
Lunch will be on your own at one of the four food outlets
in the casino.
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 Four Winds Casino shuttle will leave from the STM north parking lot at 9:30 a.m.
Return: The shuttle will depart from Four 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.
Senior Citizen Wednesday, July 20th— Annual Picnic
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the STM Cafeteria Picture Day — Seniors Group Photo
The Garden Club Halp! Ahm dyin’!
Lookie-see. Ahm parched!
Ain’t nuff o’them Gardenclubbies to keep us smiling’.
Givum a hand, won’t cha? Gimme a drink afore it’s
too late! Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday and/or Friday. Else it’s R.I.P. for me and
my buds.
Synod 2017 What do we mean when we talk about discipleship? The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1816) defines a disciple
this way: “The disciple of Christ must not only keep the faith and live on it, but also profess it, confidently bear witness to it, and spread it.” In response to God’s free and unmerited gift of grace
poured out upon us in our Baptism, we are called by the Lord Jesus to become his disciples. Being a disciple of Christ requires that we die to ourselves, embrace the cross and radiate Christ’s
love at every moment of our lives. To view Bishop Donald J. Hying’s video on discipleship and
formation, go to http://www.dcgary.org/synod.htm.
Blue Army of Fatima “I come here from Heaven, I am the Lady of the Rosary.
I have come to warn the faithful to amend their lives and to ask pardon for
their sins. They must not offend our Lord any more, for He is already
grievously offended by the sins of men. People must say the Rosary. If people
do as I ask, many souls will be converted and there will be peace.”
Of all the Marian apparitions, none so captivated the world than at Fatima. As
we begin the Centennial, all are invited to the Blue Army of Fatima Hour of Prayer every Monday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
(Note: time change)
Save These Dates! Please plan to join the entire parish community as we thank and
bid farewell to Fr. Ted Mauch and welcome our new Associate Pastor, Fr. Jordan Fetcko.
Farewell Reception for Fr. Ted Mauch June 18th & 19th
Welcome Reception for Fr. Jordan Fetcko July 2nd & 3rd
Both gatherings will be after all weekend Masses.
Boy Scout News New Scout Information Meeting
Do you like camping and hiking? Do you like to make things with your hands?
Would you like to build a rocket and race it against your friends? If any of these activities sound interesting to you,
then Cub Scouts is for you! All boys of the parish are invited to join. If you will be in
1st through 5th grades in the fall, then you are eligible. Wednesday June 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
in the STM Solar Room. Join now by registering in June and take advantage of all the fun
activities offered by Boy Scouts of America this summer.
American Flag Retirement Boy Scout Troop 542 will conduct an
American Flag Retirement Ceremony Flag Day -Tuesday, June 14th
at St. Thomas More. A collection box for old, worn-out flags will
be outside the school office. Thank you.
Career Networking Group There will be no June meeting due to the
St. Thomas More Parish Festival. Watch the bulletin for details regarding the July meeting.
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Festival Volunteers Needed! The festival is right around the corner and your help is needed to make it
another successful year for our parish! Here are the ways you can sign up to volunteer:
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Fill out the form mailed home to each parishioner and drop it in the collection basket or church office.
Fill out a form in the pew and at the entrances to the church and drop it in the collection basket or church office.
Go to the STM Festival webpage (http://stmfundays.weebly.com) and follow the link to sign up on line.
Go to the parish website (http://www.stm-church.com) and follow the link to sign up on line.
Donations Requested Children’s Games Tent
The Children's Games Tent needs small toys for prizes and also colorful, unsharpened
pencils for the Pencil Pull game. If you are able to donate any of these items
please contact Linda Harle at (219) 972-2466. Thank you in advance for your help and generosity.
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June 17, 2016.
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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: June 8 • June 22 • July 6
For info: (219) 924-5577 or www.woundedhealers.com.
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 4-11). 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
others’ 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
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 as a place of prayer and reflection. The facility is a self-
contained unit with everything to make the visit comfortable for one person. It also has 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 more information or to make a reservation, please contact Sharon Marmalego, OFS or
email: [email protected].
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 7:00 pm VBS Meeting Cafeteria
3 9:00 am Gifts of Love/Warmth Conference Room
4 8:00 am First Saturday Rosary Church
4 6 6:30 pm Blue Army Chapel (Please note new time)
7 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel
6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel
8 9 10 9:00 am Gifts of Love/Warmth Conference Room
11 9:00 am Pastoral Council Conference Room 10:00 am Oblates Teachers’ Lounge
12 13 6:30 pm Blue Army-Chapel 7:00 pm Vocations Conference Room 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus Solar Room
14 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel
6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel
7:00 pm Baptism Prep Class Teachers’ Lounge
7:00 pm Festival Solar Rm
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16 17 9:00 am Gifts of Love/Warmth Conference Room
18
Farewell Reception for Fr. Ted after
5:30 p.m. Mass Cafeteria
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Farewell Reception for Fr. Ted after All Masses Cafeteria
20 6:30 pm Blue Army Chapel
21 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel
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Festival Hours
6:00-11:00 p.m.
Daily Wristband $25.00
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Festival Hours
6:00-11:00 p.m.
Daily Wristband $25.00
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Festival Hours
5:00 p.m.- Midnight
Daily Wristband $25.00
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Festival Hours
2:00 p.m.- Midnight
2:00-6:00 p.m. Wristbands
$10.00
26 Festival Hours
1:00-10:00 p.m.
Daily Wristband $25.00
St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection
All Masses
27 6:30 pm Blue Army-Chapel 7:30 pm K of C—Solar Room
28 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel
6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel
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St. Thomas More Fun Days Festival
STM Festival
New Altar Server Training — 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon in the Church
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