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With the Lord, there is forgiveness.
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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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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 12, 2016
Saturday, June 18 5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
Sunday, June 19 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, June 12 — Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Deceased Members of Rokosz, Gills & Kazmierski Families by Alice Rokosz 10:00 am Lil & Emil Neiner by Family 12:00 pm Barney Zagrocki by Scott & Paula Raspopovich & Family
MONDAY, June 13 — St. Anthony of Padua 6:30 am Mary Elizabeth Novak by Bill & Dorothy O’Brien 8:30 am Marilyn Clarke by Amy & Jack Dusek
TUESDAY, June 14 6:30 am Tom Hildebranski by Frank & Vera Paunika 8:30 am Andrew & Alma Novotny by Evelyn Kwasny & Family 10:00 am Bernadine Henson by STM Altar & Rosary (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 1)
WEDNESDAY, June 15 6:30 am All Souls Day Intentions 8:30 am Tony Pobereyko by Susan Strain
THURSDAY, June 16 6:30 am Edward Rudakas by Children 9:00 am Margot Blocher by STM Altar & Rosary Society
FRIDAY, June 17 6:30 am Teodor Dabrowski by Wife & Daughter 8:30 am Elaine Adams by Joyce & Bill Adams
SATURDAY, June 18 8:30 am Ronald Kukula (Ann.) by Bobbi & Eric Kukula 5:30 pm James Peloza (Ann.) by Barbara Peloza
SUNDAY, June 19 — Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Happy Father’s Day 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Edward J. Solczak by Family 10:00 am For Living & Deceased Fathers by STM Respect Life 12:00 pm John DeRosa by Wife Karyn & Family
MONDAY, June 13 New Server Training 8:30 am C. Powell, E. Sopko
TUESDAY, June 14 New Server Training 8:30 am A. & L. Forszt
WEDNESDAY, June 15 New Server Training 8:30 am A. & E. Powell
THURSDAY, June 16 New Server Training 9:00 am M. & S. McDunn
FRIDAY, June 17 New Server Training 8:30 am J. Bevil, A. Burzynski
SATURDAY, June 18 8:30 am D. Ayala, V. Vasquez 5:30 pm F. Beckman, M. Hrinda, T. Pappas, A. Kleszynski, S. Donovan/ MC ~ Matt H.
SUNDAY, June 19 6:30 am B. & M. Andrezjewski, D. Dy 8:00 am G. Kenning, A. & M. Nahnsen, B. Peters, M. Slivka/ MC ~ Scott 10:00 am D. Zuccarelli, J. Burns, X. Cano, J. & M. Connelly/MC ~ Joey 12:00 pm J. & M. Blanford, S. Becker-Toro/ MC ~ Tim
I — Alyson Pilawski & Matthew Ortega
Rylee Grace Daughter of Jeff Holcomb & Erin Martin
Cristian Xavier Son of Roberto & Brenda Rios
Margaret Melion • Josephine Michalik
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
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
MONDAY, June 13 New Altar Server Training from 9:00 a.m. to Noon ~ Church 6:30 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel (note: new time) 7:00 pm Vocations ~ Conference Room 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus ~ Solar Room
TUESDAY, June 14 New Altar Server Training from 9:00 a.m. to Noon ~ Church 9:15 am Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 pm) ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Baptism Preparation Class ~ Teachers’ Lounge 7:00 pm Festival Committee ~ Solar Room
WEDNESDAY, June 15 New Altar Server Training from 9:00 a.m. to Noon ~ Church
THURSDAY, June 16 New Altar Server Training from 9:00 a.m. to Noon ~ Church
FRIDAY, June 17 New Altar Server Training from 9:00 a.m. to Noon ~ Church 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth ~ Conference Room
SATURDAY, June 18 Farewell Reception for Fr. Ted after 5:30 pm Mass ~ Cafeteria
SUNDAY, June 19 — Happy Fathers Day! Farewell Reception for Fr. Ted after All Masses ~ Cafeteria
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time A lot was made in the last election about the two parties' differing appeals to women voters. Since the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, women have had the right to vote in every election. No candidate can afford to ignore more than half the population. Often
the press will cite certain issues as being of particular concern to women (things like health care, violence, workplace equality, food security) as opposed to topics that the media would label as of more concern to men
(defense, terrorism, banking and finance law). While legislators may find themselves attuned at one time to one part of the population, and then the
other, in the end, they must respond to all of their constituents and be concerned with the common good.
The Gospel this weekend gives us an insight into the band of believers who followed Jesus in his ministry. Luke paints a portrait of a mixed
group of followers. There were the Twelve, that is the apostles, but there were also a number of women, some of whom were influential people. We know from the letters of St. Paul that in the early church men and
women worked together to build up the kingdom of God by spreading the message of Christ. In forgiving the sinful woman in the Gospel, Jesus outlines a path to be taken in achieving the common good, a path of forgiveness and healing. These are not easy virtues to exercise in the
political world, which is often a cutthroat, winner-take-all type of endeavor. As Christians, it is our duty to influence our legislators on the issues that will promote the common good of all rather than the personal
good of some. As Luke's writings in his Gospel and in Acts of the Apostles points out, Christianity is a religion of community. In both our
private and our public lives we profess our faith in Christ and we care for our neighbor.
Readings for Week of June 12, 2016 Sunday: 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11/Gal 2:16, 19-21/ Lk 7:36-8:3 or 7:36-50 Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Ps 5:2-7/Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Ps 51:3-6, 11, 16/Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Ps 31:20-21, 24/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Sir 48:1-14/Ps 97:1-7/Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Ps 132:11-14, 17-18/Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25/Ps 89:4-5, 29-34/Mt 6:24-34 Next Sunday: Zec 12:10-11; 13:1/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Gal 3:26-29/ Lk 9:18-24
Festival Raffle Drawing Submit your raffle tickets to be part of
next week’s Early Bird Drawing.
June 6, 2016 Drawing: Calvin Bellamy
$100 Winner
Festival Early Bird
Sacrificial Offerings Thank you for sharing
your treasure with our parish!
June 5, 2016 Adult $ 22,823.00 Loose $ 2,769.00 Children $ 87.80
TOTAL $ 25,679.80
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The Pastor’s Page
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 13: Rev. Joseph N. Panavas (1993) June 15: Rev. Joseph Hagemayer (1951) Rev. Louis G. Duray (1966) June 18: Rev. Paul J. Roederer (1963)
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Three boys were arguing over whose dad was the greatest. One said, “My dad is the greatest because he is the president of the town bank.” The second boy said, “That is pretty good, but my daddy owns two grocery stores in town!“ The third boy said, “That's nothing, my dad is a preacher, and he owns hell. He came home last night and told my mom that the Church Board gave it to him!”
THE LORD IS KIND AND MERCIFUL
Blessed is the one whose fault is taken away, whose sin is covered. Blessed the man to whom the Lord imputes not guilt, in whose spirit there is no guile. R./ Lord, forgive the wrong I have done. (Ps 32:1-2)
“I have sinned against the Lord.”
“Lord, forgive the wrong I have done.”
“So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven because she has shown great love.”
It is very safe to say that our readings today speak to us about (1) the fact that we are sinners and that (2) with the Lord, there is forgiveness.
Sorrow, contrition, repentance, these are all the hallmarks of a person who is a true believer. We realize that, when we fail to love, we hurt others by our sins.
As we make that realization, we are called to repent.
The other hallmark of a believer?
Love.
The woman in the Gospel is forgiven her sins because she has shown great love.
Let us be mindful of our sinfulness today and let us love one another as Christ calls us to love.
As we continue the Year of Mercy, I want to remind you that an additional opportunity to go to Confession is being made available to you every Tuesday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Our parish has been designated as one of the places in the diocese to go in order to receive the indulgence for the Year of Mercy. The other places in our deanery for the indulgence and confessions are the Salvatorian Fathers in Merrillville, the Carmelite Fathers on Ridge Road (both available for confessions any time you may wish), and Holy Name Church in Cedar Lake.
FAITH ACTION: When was the last time you truly asked the Lord for forgiveness, particularly in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. At the very least, examine your conscience and make a good Act of Contrition this day. In addition, seek pardon from another whom you may have hurt.
THE BRITISH ARE COMING. THE BRITISH ARE COMING.
Or is it, The Festival is coming, the Festival is coming?! Our annual festival begins Wednesday, June 22nd and ends Sunday, June 26th. I hope that you will be able to join us for some good fun, good entertainment, and good food. Invite your families and friends. Remember, this is our major fundraiser each year.
FAREWELL RECEPTION NEXT WEEKEND On Saturday, June 18th and Sunday, June 19th, we will have a farewell reception in the school cafeteria for Fr. Ted as we wish him well in his new assignment as Administrator of St. Joseph Church in Dyer. Go to the cafeteria after Mass next weekend and take the opportunity to thank him for his past two years of service at our parish.
ANNIVERSARIES The past couple of weeks, our deacons have all celebrated the anniversaries of their ordinations to the diaconate. You may not realize it; however, our deacons are very involved in our parish life. They teach baptism preparation classes as well as
baptize our children, they visit the sick and the shut-ins, they coordinate pastoral care, they deacon at funeral Masses and do committal ceremonies at the cemeteries, they coordinate the marriage prep program or act as mentor couples, and they perform a whole host of other services as well. Congratulations on your anniversaries, Deacons Dave, Dan, Joe, and Napoleon, thank them for all that you do at our parish. Thank you, as well, to their wives for all their support of their husbands’ ministries!
Religious Education
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Register Now! Register Now!
Fall Religious Education Classes 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. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
Summer Vacation Bible School 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
Saturday, June 18 5:30 pm Mass
Ann Harkenrider & Jennifer Jones-Garner
Saturday, June 18 5:30 pm Mass
Chapel: Chuck & Chris Shearman
Choir: Bill & JoAnn Karr
Sunday, June 19 — Father’s Day 8:00 am Mass
Main: Jan & Paul Liszewski Chapel: Mary Silvasi
10:00 am Mass Main: Andrea Mazerik Chapel: Celeste Pelzer
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. Thank you for your continued generosity and support.
The SVDP food pantry currently needs:
Canned Pasta Pasta Sauce
Crackers Snacks
Ramen Noodles Canned Fruit
Beans Pork and Beans Meal Helpers Canned Meat Toothpaste Shampoo
Catholic Men’s Conference Saturday, September 24, 2016
Featured speakers will be Bishop Hying and Fr. Larry Richards. Help is needed from every parish. Call John at (219) 649-1708 or
email: [email protected] to help.
Virtus Training Saturday, June 18th in the Solar Room
from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. 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 at
10:30 a.m. Please enter through the gymnasium doors under the carport and walk through the gym to the cafeteria.
Bulletin Deadlines All bulletin articles must be submitted via email at least
two (2) weeks prior to the desired publication. Thank you.
Nursery The Sunday nursery, held during the weekly 10:00 a.m. Mass is
Closed for June, July & August. We will re-open again in September. Have a great summer.
To volunteer, please call Kaaren at (219) 836-5079.
Sunday, June 19 6:30 am Mass
Mark & Gabriella Bittner
8:00 am Mass Don Dulkoski & Sue Wilson
10:00 am Mass Teresa Brazzale & Julie Javorka
12:00 Noon Mass Richard & Sylvia Komyatte
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.”
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St. Thomas More School June 12, 2016
Hats Off to the Graduates! Marching to the tune of
Pomp and Circumstance, St. Thomas More School’s
youngest graduates proceeded into church for Mass and a brief graduation ceremony
on May 25th. Diplomas were presented by Fr. Mike, with the assistance
of kindergarten teachers Mrs. Antionetta Scalzo and Ms. Jessica Noble, before a
lively graduation program after Mass for friends and relatives. These proud young students
were all excited to officially be promoted to the first grade!
Congratulations
Graduates!
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More St. Thomas More School News
T.R.I.P. Summer Schedule 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 and school families. Orders due by 8:30 a.m. and can be picked-up after 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Office.
Summer order deadlines are as follows: Tuesday, July 5th (pick-up on Thursday, July 7th) • Monday, August 1st (pick-up on Wednesday, August 3rd)
Uniform Swap/Exchange Clean Your Closets!
Closets packed? Children growing out of everything? We are collecting gently used school uniform clothing (all
sizes) to be exchanged as needed for the 2016/17 school year.
Collection Days: Now to Monday, June 20th
Drop off uniform clothing items in the labeled box near the School Office.
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.
Register Now! Registration for the 2016/17 School Year
will be closed soon. Don’t delay! Limited spots remain for St. Thomas More School: Preschool — Half-Day Program (3 or 5 days per week) or
Full-Day Program (5 days per week) Pre-K — Half-Day or Full Day (5 days per week)
Kindergarten — Half-Day or Full Day (5 days per week)
Limited openings in grades 1 to 8, as well. To learn more about St. Thomas More School and why it may be the best investment your
family will make, please contact Pam Pasyk at (219) 836-9151, ext. 309 or
[email protected]. Tours available by appointment.
Bishop Noll Golf Invite Join us for the BNI Golf Invite to support student scholarships
Monday, July 18th at Innsbrook Country Club 6701 Taft Street in Merrillville
Lunch & registration begins 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 available for young alums (2006-2016 BNI graduates).
Dinner only: $50 per person. Games & contests on the course & 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].
Andrean Events
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 ranging 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!
Annual Freshmen Picnic The Freshmen Picnic is a great chance for students and parents to
get to know one another before the school year starts. Join us Wednesday, June 15th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
in the Andrean cafeteria. More information at andreanhs.org.
Golf Outing Join us for the Andrean Golf Outing on
Monday, July 18th — 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. Visit http://andreanhs.org/golf or call (219) 887.5959.
Soup Kitchen Ministry 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.
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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
Watch the parish bulletin for details coming soon.
Farewell Reception for Fr. Ted Please plan to join the entire parish community as we
thank and bid farewell to Fr. Ted Mauch.
Farewell Reception for Fr. Ted Mauch Saturday, June 18th & Sunday, June 19th
After all Masses in the Cafeteria.
A Welcome Reception for Fr. Jordan Fetcko will be held the weekend of July 2nd & 3rd after all Masses.
Boy Scout 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.
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.
Festival Volunteers Still Needed! Your help is needed to make our parish festival a success!
Signing up to volunteer is easy, so do it today!
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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 and follow the link to sign up online: (http:/stmfundays.weebly.com)
Go to the parish website (http://www.stm-church.com) and follow the link to sign up on line.
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 helping with this special Father’s Day collection.
Vocations Committee Have you ever wondered, “What is my purpose in life?”
The answer remains, “to praise, have reverence and serve God.” We were mandated by our Baptism to be like Jesus,
compassionate, forgiving, loving and healing toward others, particularly in time of need. Also, remember, this is the
Year of Mercy, proclaimed by our Pope.
Our Parish Festival
Needs You!
Donations Requested Children’s Games Tent
The Children's Games Tent needs small toys for prizes. Also needed are 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.
Blue Army of Fatima 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 (please note time change):
Every Monday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Praying for Our Country & the Defeat of Our Enemies Monday, June 13th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. —Carmelite Monastery.
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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 22 & July 6. The fall sessions will begin on August 24, 2016.
(219) 924-5577 or www.woundedhealers.com.
Notre Dame Sports Nite The Notre Dame Club of NWI is hosting the 2016 Sports Nite on Wednesday, June 15th 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. 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.
Free Estate Planning Seminar Join Calumet College of St. Joseph for a free informational
seminar, “Estate Planning: The A, B, Cs” on Thursday, June 16th
from 6:00 –7:00 p.m. at Café Borgia in Munster. Presenter is STM parishioner, Cal Bellamy. Seating is limited and dinner will
be served. No solicitation will be made. RSVP to [email protected] or call 219-473-4318 by June 10th.
Catholic Slovak Ladies Events Luncheon — FCSLA (First 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 FCSLA Junior 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 & details. Br #317: Agnes (219) 865-6396
Br #348: Betty (219) 671-9278 • Br #184: Cindy (219) 322-8968 Br #58: Annette (219) 659-3238.
Holy Trinity 100 Year Anniversary Holy Trinity Croatian Parish will be celebrating 100 Years on
Sunday, June 26th after the 10:00 a.m. Mass until 2:00 p.m. Join us for this Open House Kick-Off at 4754 Carey Street in East
Chicago, IN. Light refreshments will be served. All current & past parishioners and friends of the church are invited.
(219) 398-3061 or go to [email protected].
Sts. Peter & Paul 175th Anniversary Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Merrillville is planning their 175th
Anniversary of Ministry with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Hying at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 26th. A luncheon will follow at Innsbrook Country Club at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $25/person.
(219) 741-6049 for tickets and more information.
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.
Rummage Sale St. John Bosco is holding a Rummage Sale in the Cafeteria,
171st Street off of Columbia Avenue in Hammond (door G) on Saturday, June 25th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donations of
household items that are clean and in good condition are being accepted at the Parish Office, 1247 - 171st Place in Hammond
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. until June 16th. Rummage Sale donations will then be accepted at the *Cafeteria, Monday-Thursday, June 20th-23rd and the morning of June 24th.
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 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 a& 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].
Homemade Pierogi Homemade pierogi sales from St. Josaphat Church have been suspended for the summer and will resume on September 9th. We look forward to seeing our loyal patrons again in the fall.
