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St. Peter and St. Paul Church in Oberammergau, Germany
Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life.
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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 Jordan C. Fetcko; 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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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 10, 2016
Saturday, July 16 5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
Sunday, July 17 6:30 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 8:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 12:00 Noon Fr. Michael Surufka
SUNDAY, July 10 — Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Joseph Breshock by Allison Kukelhan & Family 10:00 am Stanley Marczak by Slough Family 12:00 pm Family of Jim Miskovich
MONDAY, July 11 — St. Benedict 6:30 am Mary Anderson by Hajduch Family 8:30 am Ed Hreha (Ann.) by Children
TUESDAY, July 12 6:30 am Craig Brown by Dave & Gloria Dolak 8:30 am Charles Pfister (Ann.) by Mary Jo Biscan 10:00 am Lucille Eads by STM Altar & Rosary Society (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 1)
WEDNESDAY, July 13 — St. Henry 6:30 am Antoni Rajkowski by Family 8:30 am Bill Garzinski (Ann.) by Cindy Cunningham & Patti Hreha
THURSDAY, July 14 — St. Kateri Tekakwitha 6:30 am Martin Gajdos by Dave & Gloria Dolak 9:00 pm Donna Jean Strange (Ann.) by Family
FRIDAY, July 15 — St. Bonaventure 6:30 am All Souls Day Intentions 8:30 am George & Violet Hawley by Lois Quinn
SATURDAY, July 16 — Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 8:30 am Steve Bendis (Ann.) by Wife Lorraine & Family 5:30 pm Coleman E. Sills by Wife JoAnne
SUNDAY, July 17 — Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Raymond Velasquez by Rose Almaguer & Family 10:00 am Mary Peloza (Ann.) by Barbara Peloza 12:00 pm Intention of Greg & Josephine Aquino
MONDAY, July 11 8:30 am New Servers
TUESDAY, July 12 8:30 am New Servers
WEDNESDAY, July 13 8:30 am New Servers
THURSDAY, July 14 9:00 am New Servers
FRIDAY, July 15 8:30 am New Servers
SATURDAY, July 16 8:30 am New Servers 9:30 am Retraining Session for 8:00 & 10:00 am Servers MCs: Scott, Elizabeth Z., Elizabeth B., Matt N., Alyssa, Joey, Will & Xavian 5:30 pm M. Caraher, S. Donovan, M. Hrinda, A. Kleszynski, M. Queroz/ MC ~ Ricky
SUNDAY, July 17 6:30 am S. Szala, A. & L. Forszt 8:00 am M. Slivka, E. Sopko, K. Yaeger, V. Zaczyk, J. Cipowski/ MC ~ Matt N. 10:00 am A. Burzynski, P. Cullars, S. & K. Cunningham, J. Hunt/ MC ~ Xavian 12:00 pm A. & M. Reynolds, D. Arambula/ MC ~ Eliza B
James L. Klein, Jr. Sacrificial Offerings
Thank you for sharing your treasure with our parish!
July 3, 2016
Adult $ 25,871.50 Loose $ 3,580.00 Children $ 119.01
TOTAL $ 29,570.51
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].
Bulletin Deadlines All bulletin articles must be submitted via email at least
two (2) weeks prior to the desired publication. Thank you.
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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
Charles Helms Marie Henke
Marisol Hernandez Becky Hill Joan Hoess
Megan Homcho Mary Jo Humpfer
Charlotte Hunt Betty Ingbretson
Steve Izzo Dennis Jablonski Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack
Rosemary Jerzak Carol Keilman
Irene Kerps James Klein, Sr.
Janet Knight Susan Kolodziej Miller Krizmanic
Isabella Lappo Annika LeMonier Chris LeMonier
Debbie LeMonier Nicklas LeMonier
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.
Alice Rokosz 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, July 11 Vacation Bible School from 8:30 a.m.– 12:00 Noon 6:30 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Vocation Committee ~ Conference Room 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus ~ Solar Room
TUESDAY, July 12 Vacation Bible School from 8:30 a.m.– 12:00 Noon 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 ~ Conference Room
WEDNESDAY, July 13 Vacation Bible School from 8:30 a.m.– 12:00 Noon 7:00 pm St. Vincent De Paul Society ~ Conference Room
THURSDAY, July 14 Vacation Bible School from 8:30 a.m.– 12:00 Noon
FRIDAY, July 15 Vacation Bible School from 8:30 a.m.– 12:00 Noon 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth
SATURDAY, July 16 BNI Cheerleader Car Wash • 9:00 am-1:00 pm ~ North Lot 9:00 am Altar Server Retraining ~ Church
SUNDAY, July 17 Blood Drive from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon in the Gym
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lawyers don't always fare so well in popular culture. Even the television shows that exalt some aspects of the legal profession (like Law & Order or The Good Wife) also have some lawyers that are less than noble in
both their personal and professional lives. Even in Shakespeare's time this ambivalence toward lawyers was evident in Henry VI, Part 2 when Dick
the butcher, one of the rebels, proposes to kill all the lawyers since by their arguments they can have a man condemned as easily as freed. Still,
every day people turn to lawyers seeking their help with a host of problems. The love-hate relationship continues.
In the Gospel this weekend, the scholar of the law is looking for the way to life. His question is sincere. He is trying to understand what is required of him. He can quote the law, indeed, probably even lives by it. But the
question of who is a neighbor is one of legal precision. The interpretation of the Mosaic law based the fact of one being a neighbor on a covenantal
relationship. Those who worshipped the one God were considered as one's neighbor. In the time of Jesus this narrow interpretation was being reconsidered. Some religious scholars suggested that a more universal
application was needed, while others held to the tradition that Samaritans, foreigners, and those outside the law were not neighbors under the law. Jesus makes his position clear, although by coming at it from the other
direction. It is the Samaritan who shows himself to be a neighbor. Maybe that is where the argument lies for us today. We cannot define
with legal precision who is going to be a neighbor to us. All we can do is decide to be neighborly toward others, that is, to show them the very love
with which we love ourselves. And then rely on God's mercy that someone will be there for us as a neighbor in our time of need.
Vocations Committee Prayer is powerful and our priest are in need of prayer to sustain
them in their work of salvation. We encourage all parishioner to pray for vocations especially before the Blessed Sacrament. Great work can be done in the
church by the people of the parish.
Blood Drive Heartland Blood Centers will be hosting a
Blood Drive in the St. Thomas More Gym Sunday, July 17th from 8:00 to 12:00 Noon.
Walk-ins are welcome. Must have a photo I.D.
Readings for Week of July 10, 2016 Sunday: Dt 30:10-14/Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37 or Ps 19:8-11/Col 1:15-20/Lk 10:25-37 Monday: Is 1:10-17/Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23/Mt 10:34-11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9/Ps 48:2-8/Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/Ps 94:5-10, 14-15/Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/Ps 102:13-21/Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/Is 38:10-12, 16/Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Mi 2:1-5/Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14/Mt 12:14-21 Next Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a/Ps 15:2-5/Col 1:24-28/Lk 10:38-42
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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:
July 13: Msgr. Paul J. Schmid (1991) L. William Peil (2013) July 14: Rev. James I. Cis (1911) July 16: Lukasz Kleczka, SDS (2013)
OUR ANNUAL PARISH FESTIVAL I am sure that you have heard many things about our annual festival in the news and on social media the past couple of weeks. I think that it is unfortunate that something happened after our festival was over on that last day. However, it was falsely reported that the festival was forced to close early and the violence moved across the street to the Jewel parking lot. The fact of the matter was that our festival had ended. We end at 10:00 p.m. every year on the final day (Sunday). In any event, there are many people who have asked what we intend to do. I would like to address that with you. We intend to continue to provide a wonderful summer experience for our parishioners and our community. We examine what we do every year and try to determine how we can improve. We will do this again over the next several months. The past couple of years, we have added fencing around our festival. This year, we only had two distinct entrances so that the police would have an opportunity to inspect bags and wand patrons. We will look at our procedures and try to make sure that we can provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all who attend. In all of this, I would ask you — those who attend the festival — for a huge favor. This year, we had a few complaints from our neighboring businesses about the conditions of their parking lots. They are allowing people to park there out of the goodness of their hearts. They certainly do not deserve any grief for their decisions. If you park in a business’ lot, I would ask you to do a couple of things: 1. Patronize the business. Stop in before or afterward
and purchase something. Thank them for allowing you to use their lot. That way they will know that they are, at least, receiving some business out of the chaos.
2. Do not leave the lot a mess. This year, several people left an inordinate amount of trash around. Some even tossed dirty diapers on the pavement and drove away. No one should have to pick that stuff up. If it is your mess, please dispose of it appropriately.
In short, please try to be what the parish tries to be: a good neighbor. We hope to be able to provide the festival to you for many years to come.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A Bible School volunteer was walking around observing her classroom of children while they were drawing pictures. As she got to one child, she asked what the drawing was. The child replied, “I’m drawing God.” The teacher said, “But no one knows what God looks like.” To that, the child replied, “They will in a minute.”
YOU’RE INVITED
INFORMATION SESSIONS WITH BISHOP DONALD J. HYING
Here is a chance for you to gain knowledge, ask
questions, share comments, and voice your concerns with the bishop.
Primary topics slated for discussion include:
2017 Diocesan Synod Catholic Services Appeal
Parish Clustering The bishop will be meeting in each deanery but you are not restricted to the deanery’s meeting. If another date works better for you, feel free to attend whichever meeting you want. The times at each location are 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
July 11: St. Paul, Valparaiso July 12: Our Lady of Consolation, Merrillville July 13: Holy Angels Cathedral, Gary July 14: Sacred Heart, LaPorte
WHERE DID HE GO? Some of you have asked about Fr. Ted’s address so that you can send him correspondence wishing him well in his new assignment. You may do so at:
Fr. Ted Mauch St. Joseph Church 440 Joliet Street Dyer, IN 46311
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL THIS WEEK Please pray for the many children who will come to our parish this week for our annual Vacation Bible School as well as the volunteers who minister to them. May their week be an enjoyable and holy experience for all.
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.
Lectors for the Week
Saturday, July 16 5:30 pm Mass
Steve & Gloria Pestikas
Sunday, July 17 6:30 am Mass
Mark & Gabriella Bittner
8:00 am Mass Don Dulkoski & Jim Kaspar
10:00 am Mass Irma Hernandez & Jesse Montenegro
12:00 Noon Mass Bernadine Barrett & Marilyn Pajor
Virtus Training Join us in the Solar Room for one of two upcoming
Virtus Training Sessions: Saturday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. or Wednesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m.
As part of our diocesan Synod, we want all parishioners to attend our safe environment program.
The more people involved, the better this works. Please come to training, even if you are not required to do so.
We all need to do our part to keep God’s children and His Church safe.
The Virtus Program deals with the awareness and prevention of the sexual abuse of children.
Due to the content of the program, absolutely no children are permitted to attend the training. Anyone 18 years or older must be Virtus trained
to volunteer or work in the school or in the parish. Please email Laura Brockway at
[email protected] to reserve your seat for Virtus training and to assure we have enough materials for everyone.
Please arrive promptly. Please enter through the gymnasium doors under the carport.
Did you know? In order for your children to get the best religious education possible, it is very important that they attend religious education classes each year,
from Kindergarten through 8th grade, not just when it is time for them to receive a Sacrament.
The St. Thomas More Religious Education program welcomes ALL Catholic children, including those
with special needs. Our class for students with special needs in grades K-8 meets on Thursdays from 4:30-
5:30 p.m. For more information about our classes, or to register
your children, please visit the Religious Education office or call (219)836-8610 ext. 332. You can also
email Miss Hackett at [email protected] look forward to seeing your children in our
program this fall!
Saturday, July 16 5:30 pm Mass
Main: Dagmar Reay Chapel: Chuck & Chris
Shearman
Sunday, July 17
8:00 am Mass Main: Paul & Jan Liszewski
Chapel: Mary Silvasi
10:00 am Mass Main: Andrea Mazerik
Chapel: Pischner Family Choir: Madeline Mikolanis
Evening Scripture Study All adult parishioners are invited to join our Evening Scripture
Study group. For our next Two Sessions (August to November & January to March 2107) we will be studying:
The Bible Timeline. The Bible Timeline is a Catholic Bible study that takes you on a journey through the entire Bible and brings you deep into each
period of salvation history, so that you can discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture.
The study will be covering twenty-four videos presented by Jeff Cavins.
Each video will be preceded by a lively group discussion.
Our first session: August 18 -November 3, 2016. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Office Conference Room.
The cost of The Bible Timeline (covers both of the two sessions) is $35 for study materials and will be collected at the first class.
Space is limited! Please register by August 1, 2016 by calling or emailing
Denise Gard at (219) 836-9115; [email protected].
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St. Thomas More School July 10, 2016
To many students, the best day of the school year comes at the end...and it’s Field Day.
Students in grades 4 to 8 compete on blended teams, each suitably named for a country, and although Team USA
always fairs well, it is not always victorious. In the spirit of this year’s Olympics, the competition was fierce, but
the good times were better.
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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!
The Garden Club meets 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday and/or Friday.
If they don’t get help, it’s R.I.P. for me and
my “buds.”
Senior Citizens Annual Summer Picnic
All current members of the STM Senior Citizen Group are invited to attend at no cost. Join us for bingo, music and more! Wednesday, July 20th from Noon to 4:00 p.m.
in the Cafeteria. Pulled Pork will be provided. We are requesting that members bring their favorite dish to share
based on their last name. Members with last name beginning in “A to K”— Side Dish Members with last name beginning in “L to Z” — Dessert
It’s “Picture Day” for our Seniors group, too, so
don’t miss it! We look forward to seeing
everyone there and catching up on all the new events and
happenings!
STM Career Networking Group
Where: STM Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN
When: The 3rd Thursday of Every Month Time: 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Email: [email protected]
Regular Meetings are Free! Open to All! For those who are unemployed (in transition), new to the job
market, employed but changing careers or those who can offer employment opportunities through their current professional
connections. Have your cover letter, resume or thank you note critiqued by a professional.
Thursday, July 21, 2016 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
Utilizing LinkedIn
80% of Jobs are Unadvertised 82% of Jobs are found through Networking
15% Found through Search Firms • 10% Found through Want Ads 4% Create Their Own Jobs • 2% Blindly Send Resumes
Knights of Columbus Join us for the Msgr. Robert B. Weis Council
Knights of Columbus annual Golf Outing on Saturday July 23rd
The outing will take place at the Lansing Country Club and we will return to St. Thomas More for
refreshments/food after golfing. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. • Tee-offs begin at 10:00 a.m.
Cost is $60 per golfer. Includes greens fee, cart, prizes & meal/beverages after golf.
The event is open to all Knights, family, friends & parishioners. Join us for fellowship & fun.
We are also seeking donations of items for hole prizes and outing gift bags.
Contact Dave Kritzer (219) 577-5462 or [email protected] to sign-up or for more information.
Golf Outing
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 (please note time change):
Every Monday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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STM Travelers Join us for out next trip to Grand Rapids, MI!
August 18, 2016 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Cost is $50 per person. Bus will depart at 7:30 a.m. & Return at 6:00 p.m.
The Gardens and Sculpture Park are a leading cultural destination in the Midwest, boasting 132 acres of indoor and out-door
gardens. There are many Sculpture Collections and Horticultural Exhibitions to explore and the Sculptures are internationally
acclaimed, spectacular and unusual. We will be able to stroll throughout the gardens via their
walkways. Benches are provided for visitors to relax and spend some leisure time amongst the gardens.
Our group will also take a narrated Tram ride to tour the gardens & sculptures. Conservatories are located in the Main Building, with one conservatory featuring the “feeling” of “the Tropics” showing 300 species of tropical plants. In addition, the park is famous for their Japanese Gardens and Butterfly Exhibition.
More than 5,000 butterflies fly freely with many imported from the Far East and Central America.
Lunch will be on your own in the Taste of the Gardens Café where meals, snacks and beverages will be available.
We suggest that you wear comfortable clothing, suitable for enjoying all that the park has to offer.
Sign up is at the STM parish office. The cost includes transportation, fees and all gratuities.
Here is your chance to experience the excitement and beauty of the gardens. Please join us for a day to treasure.
It’s not too early to sign-up for this popular trip: Sanfilippo Home & Museum Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 8, 2016 • Cost is $108 per person Our reservations must be in by September 2016
We must guarantee a minimum of 40 people to attend. This concert in Barrington, IL is extremely popular so we are inviting you to sign up now. Although this is way in advance, we know
that it will be well worth the early commitment for this popular & glorious concert. You wouldn’t want to miss out on a very
special occasion which also includes a delicious lunch before the concert. The cost includes transportation, concert ticket, lunch, a short tour of the museum and all gratuities. What a beautiful way
for us to begin the Christmas season! All other details of this trip will be in the Sunday bulletin as we
approach the December 8th date. Remember to sign up now so you won’t lose out in joining us for
an inspirational Christmas concert.
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
Holy Name Society Our regular meetings will resume on August 15th.
Details will be in upcoming bulletins, so stay tuned. In the meantime, plan to attend our annual retreat and reserve
your spot now for September 27th for a spiritual night with Bishop Donald Hying.
Seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first served basis.
Evening of Reflection All men of the parish are invited to attend our
annual retreat, an Evening of Reflection September 27th at 6:00 p.m.
at the Carmelite Monastery in Munster. Arrival time: 6:00 p.m. Dinner and program to follow
Mass. Our retreat leader will be Bishop Donald J. Hying.
Seating is on a first come, first served basis with limited capacity. A donation of $20 per person is requested.
Reservation Form Please enclose your payment in an envelope with this reservation form and place in the Sunday collection
basket, drop off at the Parish Office, or mail to : St. Thomas More
8601 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321 No later than September 13th.
Name_________________________________________
Phone_________________________________________
Email_________________________________________
Amount Enclosed ($20/guest) $____________________
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You Won’t Want to Miss It!
Peace & Social Justice Migrant Ministry
All Parishioners are Invited to Celebrate a Multi-Cultural Mass with the Migrant Workers
with Celebrant Bishop Donald Hying
Sponsored by the following parishes: St. Thomas More, St. John the Evangelist &
Holy Name, Cedar Lake Sunday, August 14th at 6:00 p.m.
Herr Farm • 9804 West 219 Avenue • Lowell, IN
Please bring the following: • A side dish, salad or dessert to share during the potluck dinner
after Mass. • A lawn chair for your own use during the Mass and dinner.
Those who would like to help with set-up can meet at the south
parking lot of St. Thomas More at 3:15 p.m. We will leave promptly at 3:30 p.m.
For more information please check the bulletin board case in the front vestibule of the church.
Maps are available at the Parish Office and at the front and side entrances of the church.
Help Our Migrant Workers
Migrant farm workers work long days for little pay. They work hard to make money that will help their families. A great help to them is to spend a minimal amount of money
while they are here working. From July 19th to July 26th, we are requesting your donation for
toiletries like bath soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, deodorant, mouth wash, shaving cream, and combs. Q-Tips, band aids, dish soap, laundry detergent, bleach, toilet paper, paper towels, canned fruits and meat, peanut butter,
beans, pasta, pasta sauce, cooking oil and rice. These items will be distributed after the Migrant Mass
sponsored by St. Thomas More, St. John the Evangelist, and Holy Name parishes on Sunday, August 14, 2016.
All items can be deposited in the box labeled “Migrant Ministry” in the main church vestibule or during weekdays by
the Parish Office. Kindly label your bags “Migrant Ministry” so they do not get mixed up with other parish collections.
Thank you, on behalf of those we are assisting, for your generosity and help.
It’s Never to Late To Get Involved St. Thomas More!
At St. Thomas More, we have more than 50 different active ministries, offering something for everyone.
No matter what stage of life you are in, you’ll find a ministry to help you feel connected and benefit others in our parish and
community at the same time. Stop by the Parish Office and pick up a Ministries Booklet to find
the perfect fit for you and your family. Get involved!
Thank You Parishioners & Friends! A big thank you to everyone who donated pencils and toys for the
Children's Tent at the Festival. You were a big help in making our tent a success. We are very appreciative!
Holly and Linda Harle, Children’s Tent Chairpersons
You Did It for Me Fany was kidnapped from her village in Peru and forced to work
in a brothel. Her family searched for her and finally found her hundreds of miles away in an area where sexual exploitation
businesses provide under age girls to miners and other customers. She is now receiving care and support, thanks to Catholic Relief Services and our local partner, Encuentros/Casa de la Juventud.
Learn more at: confrontglobalpoverty.org/issues/stop-human-trafficking/
Save the Date! 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm
St. Thomas More Social Center/Gym Food • Entertainment • Kids’Games • Scout Flag Ceremony
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Bishop Noll Events
BNI Golf Invite Join the BNI Golf Invite to support student scholarships Monday, July 18th at Innsbrook Country Club
6701 Taft in Merrillville Lunch & registration at 11:00 a.m.
Shotgun start 12:30 p.m. • Dinner 6:00 p.m. Cost is $175 per golfer. Includes lunch, golf, cart,
course beverages, dinner & prizes. Dinner only: $50 per person
Reduced fee of $100/person for young alums (2006-2016 BNI graduates).
Games & contests on the course and a chance to win a Volkswagen. Sponsorship opportunities available. Prizes
needed for raffles. Register online at bishopnoll.org or contact Juli Sandoval: (219) 932-9058 [email protected].
Andrean Events Annual Golf Outing
Join Andrean alumni, family & friends for the Golf Outing Monday, July 18th at Sand Creek Country Club Check-in and breakfast 8:00 a.m. • Shotgun start 10:00 a.m.
Team format is a scramble. $200 per golfer includes golf/cart, practice on range, breakfast, dinner & cocktails after
golf and all Sand Creek amenities. Registration deadline July 8th.
Sponsorships & items needed for silent auction. Proceeds benefit Andrean Scholarship Fund. To register or for more information, go to: andreanhs.org/golf or call (219) 887.5959.
Andrean Free Math Help Camp Attention 8th & 9th graders:
Andrean High School will be offering a free Math camp
July 25th-29th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This is only one of several art, science, and athletic camps
Andrean is offering this summer for students in elementary to middle school. Visit andreanhs.org/summercamps for more information or call Andrean at (219) 887-5959. Deadline to register is one week before the camp begins. See you there!
The Bishop Noll Cheerleaders will be holding a Car Wash on Saturday, July 16th
in the St. Thomas More North Parking Lot 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm
Cars: $5.00 • SUVs: $7.00 Your support is appreciated.
Case Worker Needed Catholic Charities is seeking a full time case worker for our
Michigan City office. Candidate must have reliable transportation to work within the LaPorte and Porter County
area.For more information, please contact LaShawn Jones-Taylor at [email protected]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Jesus calls us to love the Lord and to love one another.
He especially wants us to treat each other with compassion and kindness. Make the time to allow the love of God to strengthen,
renew and rekindle your marriage relationship. Attend one of the next
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends: August 12-14, 2016 • October 7-9, 2016 • December 9-11, 2016
All take place in Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended.
For reservations or information, contact: Jim & Kris at (630)577-0778 or http://wwme-chicagoland.org.
Synod 2016
In the July 3rd issue of the Northwest Indiana Catholic, Bishop Donald J. Hying wrote about young Catholics. Please take the
time to read the bishop’s column and reflect upon this question: “How do we teach our young people how to read, study and
pray the Scriptures, so that the narrative of salvation in the Bible makes sense to them as the interpretive key for their own lives?”
To view Bishop Hying’s videos on synod topics, go to dcgary.org/synod.htm.
If you do not receive the Northwest Indiana Catholic, you can access the Bishop’s column at nwicatholic.com.
What is a synod? A synod is a formal gathering of prayer, dialogue, reflection and discernment, whose purpose is to live the
mission of Jesus with greater fervor and effectiveness. Our
diocesan synod will center around the Church of the
Diocese of Gary, using Bishops Hying’s recently published
pastoral letter, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all
nations…” as the basis for discussion.
Join us for an evening of music, food & fun!
Free! Free! Free! 4th Annual Rockopelli Music Festival to
benefit local charities: Planting Possibilities & Emma’s Footprints
Saturday, August 13th 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Highland’s Main Square Park
Local Bands • Local Food • Local Charities To become an event sponsor, to donate, or to
learn more about the event, please go to www.rockopellifest.com.
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Bishop to Dedicate Statue at Shrine On Sunday, July 10th at 3:00 p.m., Bishop Donald Hying will
be at The Shrine of Christ’s Passion to dedicate our newest addition, Moses at Mt Sinai.
St. Victor Festival
St. Victor parish invites you to its annual VictorFest celebration. A variety of food, live music, beer/wine garden, a full carnival and
friendly folks. VictorFest is July 15th through the 17th. 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Friday & Saturday & 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
on Sunday. Join us! More info? Call (708) 891-8920.
St. Stanislaus Parish Festival Join St. Stan’s in East Chicago for their 32nd annual Church
Festival & Cash Raffle on Sunday, August 7th beginning at Noon. American, Polish and Mexican food, children’s & adult games, bingo, beer tent and music: DJ from 1:00-5:00 p.m. and band,
Together, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Cash drawing at 9:00 p.m. In addition, an East Chicago Catholic School Reunion will be held
on Saturday, August 6th from 5:30-11:00 p.m. (219) 398-2341.
International Polka Association Picnic Join the I.P.A. for their annual summer picnic to be held at the Hammond Mohawks Picnic Grove, 4040 Calumet Avenue in
Hammond. Music by D-Street and Great Lake Sounds. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. General meeting from 2:00-3:00 p.m. (members only). Open to the public with music from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Admission is
$15/person. Cash bar and grilled food by “Chef Keith” will be available to purchase. Rain or shine (covered outdoor event).
Hot Dog & Polish Sausage Picnic
Join All Saints Church, 570 Sibley Street in Hammond for an indoor picnic of hot dogs and Polish sausage with all the trimmings on Saturday, July 15th at 5:00 p.m. in the School Hall. Cost is $6 per person and includes beverage and dessert. (219) 932-0204.
St. John Bosco Clothing Give Away
Any one in need of clothing can come to St. John Bosco, 171st Street & Columbia in Hammond (use Door G) on Saturday, July 30th from 9:00 a.m.to Noon. Donations of all clothing (clean and in good condition) will be accepted in the Parish Office or in the Cafeteria on July 25th to 28th. Call (219) 844-9027 for hours.
Catholic Slovak Ladies Events
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 & info. Br #317: Agnes (219) 865-6396 Br #348: Betty (219) 671-9278 Br #184: Cindy (219) 322-8968
Br #58: Annette (219) 659-3238.
Mass in the Polish Language Join us for a Polish Mass every Saturday at 6:00 p.m. (CST) at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 406 E. Washington Street in Knox, IN, celebrated by a priest from the Salvatorian Fathers in Merrillville. A great Mass option for those vacationing at Bass
Lake & campgrounds in Starke/ Pulaski counties.(574) 772-4134.
Become a Providence Associate Are you looking for something more in your spiritual life? It’s not too late to become a Providence Associate. The Sisters of
Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN invite you to consider walking more closely with them in living a mission of
love, mercy and justice in the world. Help bring the legacy of St. Mother Theodore Guerin to the people of today. Applications are
being accepted until June 30. Learn more or request an application at: www.ProvidenceAssociates.org or from Associate
Debbie Dillow at 317-250-3294 or [email protected]
Share Foundation Seeking Stewards Sharing Meadows is recruiting for live-in Stewards to provide
care of other-abled adults. Room & board, health insurance and salary included. Anyone may apply to make a difference in
others’ lives. Call Share Foundation (219)778-2585 or email: [email protected] www.sharefoundation.org Share Foundation assists developmentally disabled/other-abled
persons and their families. Our peaceful, rural and Christian community for these individuals consists of 15 homes of 5 villages on 185 acres called Sharing Meadows. Our live-in
stewards provide minimal supervision and teaching necessary for the residents to foster their independence.
Franciscan Hermitage The Franciscan Friars of Lourdes Friary, located in Cedar Lake,
are pleased to announce the opening of the hermitage to the public for prayer and reflection. The facility is a self-contained
unit with comfortable accommodations for one person, including a screened-in porch for outdoor reflection and prayer. Open all year long. A guest can stay for one night up to several weeks.
Cost for the use of the hermitage depends on the generosity of a free will offering. For information or a reservation, please contact
Sharon Marmalejo, OFS or email: [email protected].
Crafters Needed Crafters needed for St. Stephen Martyr 2016 Craft Fair to be held at Our Lady of Consolation Church on Saturday, November 5th
from 9:00 to 4:00. Please contact (219) 980-9348 for info.
Wounded Healers Heal with Wounded Healers Grief Support. Separate group
sessions for those grieving due to the death of a spouse, parent/sibling/friend, child/grandchild or loss due to suicide.
“Advanced” & “Parents Moving Forward” groups also. Sessions 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at St. James (Kennedy & 45th) in
Highland. The fall session will begin on August 24, 2016. For more information, please contact(219) 924-5577 or
www.woundedhealers.com.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat In a survey of over 100 women who had suffered from
post-abortion trauma, 80 % expressed strong feelings of “self-hatred”. Learn to love yourself again through God’s endless
mercy. Come to a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for post abortion healing: November 11-13. Contact Rosanne at
(219) 765-1396 or [email protected]. All inquiries completely confidential.
