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Blessed Sacrament St. Meinrad Archabbey
I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (Jn 13:34-35)
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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, KHS; Ext. 312 [email protected] Associate Pastor ......................... Reverend Benjamin J. Ross; Ext. 314 [email protected] Senior Deacon..................................................... Dr. Napoleon Tabion Deacons ......................................................... Mr. David Kapala, KHS ..................................................................... Mr. Joseph Stodola, KHS ................................................................... Mr. Daniel Zurawski, KHS Stewardship Director ..................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care Coordinator .................. Mrs. Madeleine Moya; Ext. 313 Director of Music ......................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 338 Director of Religious Formation ......... Mrs. Sandra Morgan; Ext. 332
Parish Office Staff Office Hours:
Monday-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 ............................................ Mrs. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309 Daytime Receptionist ................................ Mrs. Susan Strain; Ext. 310 Evening Receptionist ............................. Ms. Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310
Pastoral Ministries Environment & Art ............................................. Jean Bados 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers ................................... Carole Mackey 923-8816 Hospitality Ministry ....................................... Ann D’Orazio 838-9343 Lectors ...................................................... William McDunn 922-9459 Nursery .................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 St. Vincent de Paul .......................... Mrs. Bernadine Barrett 836-8610 Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-7262
2012-2013 Pastoral Council Members Daniel Buksa ................................................................. Timothy Etter John Kovach ...................................................................... Mary Kretz Paul Liszewski ................................................................. Bill McDunn Andrea Mazerik ........................................................Krystal Quagliara Susan Rousseau, Chairperson ...................................... Linda Stefanich Joann Wleklinski ......................................................... Ruth Yothment
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 Principal ......................................... Mr. Chet Nordyke, KHS; Ext. 328 Assistant Principal…………………….…...Mrs. Tina Boyle; Ext. 328 School Administrative Assistant….Mrs. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate…..Mrs. Sandra Steele; Ext. 329 Home & School Association…..….Mrs. Kris Miller; 312.-909-8156 Parish & School Offices Associate……Mrs. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 311 Parish & School Offices Associate ......... Mrs. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339 School Admissions…………………...…….Mrs. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309
Weis Center
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 ........................................................ Mrs. Sandra Morgan; 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 ................................................... Mrs. Barbara Topete Parish Life ................................................................ Mrs. Elaine Herrmann Peace & Social Justice .......................................................Ms. Mary Silvasi Spirituality & Worship .............................................. Mrs. Kaaren Mashura Stewardship ................................................................... Mrs. Noreen Bickel
Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ....................................... Cindy Keilman 923-9862 Blue Army ................................................... Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Boy Scouts.............................................................. Roger Jachna 322-0769 Building Maintenance .............................................. Dale Slosser 836-8610 Career Networking Group…………………… Christine Spencer 836-8610 Catering/Hall Rental ......................................... Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539 Circle of Prayer………………………………..Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002 Cub Scouts.............................................................. Chris Bedenk 836-6247 Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Garden Club…………………………………………...Al Carollo 836-8268 Gabriel Project ..................................................... Kathy Trotman 836-4329 Girl Scouts ................................................................. Julie Buksa 922-1182 Holy Name Society .................................................... Joe Adams 865-3566 Knights of Columbus ..................................... Stan Lewandowski 836-1878 K of C Columbian Squires………………….....Richard Alvarado 614-3743 Moms’ Group ......................................................... Leticia Kotso 924-5732 Oblates……………………………………………...Denise Gard 836-9115 Respect Life ............................................................ Alice Wohler 836-5337 Senior Citizens ............................................................ Joan Klein 923-5993 The Travelers Club…………………………………..Lois Quinn 836-7902 Ushers Club .......................................................... Jim Marmalejo 836-1463
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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Fifth Sunday of Easter April 28, 2013
Saturday, May 4 5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
Sunday, May 5 6:30 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 8:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 10:00 a.m. Fr. Ben Ross 12:00 Noon Fr. Ben Ross
SUNDAY, April 28 — Fifth Sunday of Easter 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Graciela Castaneda by Jose & Paula Serrano 10:00 am John Nelson (Ann.) by Wife Helene 12:00 pm Donald Struble (Ann.) by Daughter Shirley
MONDAY, April 29 — St. Catherine of Siena 6:30 am Lorraine Fischer by Pagorek Family 8:30 am Dick E. McLaughlin (Ann.) by Wife Joan
TUESDAY, April 30 6:30 am Ron Pasko by Ron & Pat Zygmunt 8:30 am Paul Keckich (Ann.) by Paul & Arlene Larson 10:00 am Ceil Guziar by STM Altar & Rosary Society (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 3)
WEDNESDAY, May 1 6:30 am Joseph Kvasnica Jr. (Ann.) by Mr.& Mrs. William Kvasnica 8:30 am Josefina Bagadiong (Ann.) by Aquino Family
THURSDAY, May 2 — St. Athanasius 6:30 am Onofre Duque by Michelle Prisby 9:00 am Rita & Christopher Florek by Eugene Florek
FRIDAY, May 3 — Sts. Philip and James, Apostles-First Friday 6:30 am Robert Krajewski (Ann.) by Family 8:30 am Helen & Sydney Welsh by Marilyn Rippey
SATURDAY, May 4 — First Saturday 8:30 am Hector Porras by Sylvester & Kathy Porras 10:00 am Intentions of First Communicants & Their Families 5:30 pm Deceased Members of the Slobodzian Family by Marilyn Pajor
SUNDAY, May 5 — Sixth Sunday of Easter 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am James Murphy (Ann.) by Peter Murphy 10:00 am William Dorcey McDunn by Mr. & Mrs. William K. McDunn 12:00 pm Intention of Joe Neverauskas
SATURDAY, May 4 8:30 am K. Paprocki, I. Scalzo 10:00 am STMS First Holy Communion Practice at 9:00 am/Sibling Volunteer Servers MC ~ Joey 5:30 pm B. Reibe, J. Sarnowski, M., N. & S. Szala MC ~ Joe O.
SUNDAY, May 5 6:30 am A. Berkley, K. Cunningham, T. Speranza 8:00 am A. Zajakowski, A. Bilse, M. Blocher, E. Buksa, I. Hinojosa/ MC ~ Noah 10:00 am A. & B. Sikora, D. Straka, J. Surd, D. Zuccarelli/ MC ~ Nick 12:00 pm K. & M. O’Brien, M. Reynolds/ MC ~ Alyssa
Adult $ 23,273.00 Loose $ 2,391.00 Children $ 135.56
TOTAL $ 25,799.56
Sacrificial Offerings — April 21st
Thank you for your generosity and stewardship to our parish!
Alison Marie Daughter of Matthew & Lisa Marie Banach
Grace Elizabeth Daughter of Kyle & Melissa Goad
Jack David Son of David & Jamie Rybicki
Bann II — Brooke Becchino & Steve Harkel
Your Help is Needed! Your parish needs your assistance as an
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at either the 6:30 a.m. and 12:00 Noon Mass.
You attend Mass anyway, why not consider sharing your time and faith with your church in this most meaningful way?
To help, please contact Deacon Dan Zurawski at (219) 742-6005.
Vocations Committee Our prayers for Vocations to the Priesthood before the Blessed
Sacrament on Tuesdays is sparsely attended. Yet, the priests are there to serve us; to save our souls!
What is our future without them? Think about it!
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Fifth Sunday of Easter It's not possible for even the most astute law enforcement official to have memorized every law he is subject to. The catalog of federal,
state, and local laws is simply too great. Volumes of legal code cover everything from street parking to espionage, from hunting waterfowl
to truancy, from drunk driving to emission standards. Laws and ordinances abound, yet the vast majority of us go about our business each day without much of a nod to their existence. A speed limit sign may catch our attention (especially if there are flashing lights behind us). We might also keep strict compliance with our local recycling
laws because it makes us feel meritorious. But generally speaking we follow the law without actually knowing all of it.
Today's Gospel takes place during the Last Supper. Judas had left and the other disciples were listening to Jesus. It is in this context that
he gives them a new commandment: "Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will
know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" (Jn 13:34-35). There is the law that we must observe if we are to consider ourselves to be disciples, that is, followers of Jesus. We don't need to memorize the entire US Code or all the laws of the state in which we
live to stay in compliance with the law. In the same way it is no longer necessary for us to remember all of the laws and ordinances in the Books of Leviticus, or Numbers, or Deuteronomy. We have a new law given to us by Christ. We are to "love one another." Those three words certainly have far reaching implications. We have guidance on how to follow Christ from the church. In our daily activities we have
to act on what is the most loving thing to do.
lease pray for the sick of our parish... c Margaret Amatulli
Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio
Irene Baker John Baker
Antonio Belmonte Tom Bernacke Michael Berry
Michael Blazevich Laverne Blumka Michael Boston Cheryl Bostrom
Robert Boyle Stephany Burney
Dorothy Campbell James Campbell
Thomas Cak Al Carollo
Carol Carollo Janet Cattanach
Jacqueline Morrow Christian
Frank Coman Vincent Corsello
Mike Curtain Joseph Cwiok
Margaret Demkovich Lucille Detterline
Irene Dettmer Ann DeVoy
MaryPat Devoy Irene Dickey
Jeanine Doescher Alex Eiland
John L. Estrada Sherlon Evans
Virginia Fitzgerald Ann Marie Forburger
John Forde Phyllis Garber Denise Gard
Andrea Garritano Dorothy Gillespie
Jacqueleen Gonzalez Margaret Good
Howard Gralewski James Grunewald
Eileen Hasse Amy Hayes
Eleanore Heggi Marie Henke
Evelyn Hennes Mary Jo Humpfer
Steve Izzo Dennis Jablonski
Lucas & Landon Jablonski Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack
Rosemary Jerzak-Staszel Penny Jurkash Debbie Kaczka Robert Kalka
Carol Keilman Janet Knight
Alice Kolember Susan Kolodziej Miller Krizmanic
Jerome Kula Annika LeMonier Debbie LeMonier
Gene Leahy Mary Leahy
Jo Lisiniewicz Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz
Maria Lovell Carole Mackey
Charlene Madura Mary Manchak Brady Martin
Alex Mau Faye Meny Sandi Merlo
Stephanie Mueller Olga Mihalo Andrew Moll Elissa Moll David Moll Jean Narvid
Donna Nichols Steven Nowaczyk Valerie O’Donnell
Danny Ogren Emily Orosco
Irene Orzel Audrey Ostroff Johanna Petruch
Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones Sylvester Porras Timothy Ribble Kristen Rubin
Anthony Saklaczynski Rita Sajna
Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz
Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz
Zachery Scriff James Secviar
Jim Seul Renee Shehan
Thomas Skarbek Nick Skinner
Lydia Skorupa Carolyn Smiley George Sperl
Deborah Stareck Florence Stevens Georgianne Suto
Celine Szczepaniak Carrie Szumelda
Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Kathie Trudgian Anthony Ubuane
Tony Vanden Heuvel Julia Vrbanich Pam Wadycki
Adele Wall Juanita Yonke Cecilia Ziegler
SUNDAY, April 28 St. Vincent De Paul Food Collection at All Masses
MONDAY, April 29 7:00 pm STMS Spring Choral Concert (Grades 4-8) ~ Church 7:00 pm Catholics Coming Home ~ Teachers’ Lounge 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel
TUESDAY, April 30 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 Pastoral Council Discernment ~ Solar Room
WEDNESDAY, May 1 9:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room 4:30 pm Religious Education Classes (until 6:00 p.m.) 3rd Grade Only 6:00 pm Handbell Practice ~ Church 6:30 pm New Altar Server Parent Meeting ~ Cafeteria
THURSDAY, May 2 4:30 pm Religious Education Classes (until 6:00 p.m.) 3rd Grade Only 7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale ~ Church
FRIDAY, May 3 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth ~ Conference Room
SATURDAY, May 4 8:00 am First Saturday Rosary ~ Church 10:00 am St. Thomas More School Third Grade First Holy Communion
SUNDAY, May 5 Blood Drive in the Gym from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon 7:00 pm Blue Army May Crowning ~ Church
Readings for the Week of April 28th Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 or Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Mt 13:54-58 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11 Friday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday:Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/ Jn 14:23-29
Respect Life Corner Mother’s Day Cards
Mother’s Day Cards are now available in the Parish Office.
Remember your mother or someone who has been like a mother to you.
Cost of each card is $3.00. Bulletin deadline is Friday, May 3rd at 8:00 p.m.
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The Pastor’s Page
A LACK OF CONTROL This has been one of the weirdest seasons that I can remember. It has been unusually cold and particularly rainy. Last week, it was reported that we had more rain in April thus far (7.83 inches) than we had all of last summer. That, combined with some late snow events, cold, and an occasional hot day all combined to make our weather what I first stated: weird. Or, put it another way, just another typical Chicago-land spate of days. It makes me want it to get hot. Really hot. And I don’t like the heat. But, I want to be able to complain about it being too hot for a change, instead of too cold and too damp. I guess we have no control over the weather, though, do we? I think that is what it all boils down to: no control. We do not like to deal with things upon which we have no control. That is why weird weather bothers us. That is why tornadoes and hurricanes bother us. That is why famine, pestilence, terrorism, and wars bother us. We find ourselves slipping out of control in many circumstances and that tends to unhinge us. We tend to look for predictability. We want to be able to control ourselves, to control our environment, to control our world. When we find ourselves out of control, we do not know what to do. The answer is right in front of our eyes: turn to the Lord. Will we gain control over some of these things if we turn to the Lord? No. What we will gain control of, however, is ourselves. We will be able to find an inner peace with which to face the world and all of its uncertainties. The Lord gives us what we need. We found that out with the celebration of Easter — an event by which Jesus Christ destroyed death and restored life. That is what we have been celebrating for the past four weeks. That is what we will be celebrating the next few weeks: triumph. Are we looking for inner peace? Are we looking for that calm in the storm? Are we looking for a way to face our world? We can find that all — and more — in the Lord. Come to the Lord this day. Pour your heart out to Him. Let Him fill you with His peace and His love. The Lord is risen as He said! Alleluia, Alleluia!
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:
April 29: Msgr. Casimir Bickauskas (1957) April 30: Rev. Joseph E. Till (2005) May 2: Rev. Ladislaus S. Krause (1967) Rev. Charles J. Seeberger (1969)
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A teacher began her lesson with a question, “Boys and girls, what do we know about God?” A hand shot up in the air. “He is an artist!” said the kindergarten boy. “Really? How do you know?” the teacher asked. “You know. Our Father, who does art in Heaven…”
A GOOD BEGINNING We are beginning our annual Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) well. Thank you to those who have already made a pledge to this year’s campaign. For those of you who have not taken the opportunity yet, kindly consider making a generous contribution to this year’s CSA. Remember, our rebate is going to be applied to: 1. Increased security measures for our buildings, and 2. Improving the technology in our buildings. We can only do it with your help!
REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTE For those of you looking ahead in your envelope packet, it was brought to our attention that there is no envelope for Sunday, May 12th. There is, however, an envelope in your packet for Ascension Thursday, May 9th. Several years ago, the Feast of the Ascension was permanently moved from Thursday to the Seventh Sunday of Easter. The envelope company had been issuing all our parishioners envelopes for the Feast of the Ascension as well as for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Since we don’t ask for two contributions for the same day, we asked the company to issue only one envelope for the celebration of the Ascension. They listened to us half-way. They put in one envelope but dated it for Thursday. Kindly use that envelope when you come to church on Sunday, May 12th. Hopefully, they will correct their error next year. Sorry for any confusion this has caused some of you.
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Religious Education Lectors for the Week
Saturday, May 4 5:30 pm
Rob Mangus & Jeff Urbaniak
Sunday, May 5 6:30 am Mass
Jayne Gardner & Virgil Ramirez
8:00 am Mass Judy Buksa & Kevin Connelly
10:00 am Mass Irma Hernandez & Terri Tratar
12:00 Noon Mass Cal Bellamy & Michael Wadas
Saturday, May 4 5:30 pm Mass
Main: Chris & Bill Retseck Chapel:
Nancy & Dick Hemingway
Choir: Tom & Louisa Jurich
Sunday, May 5 6:30 am Mass
Main: Marcia Autry Chapel: Marilynne Ciric
8:00 am Mass Main: Dennis & Karen McNeil
Chapel: Christie & Katie Kordeck and Cali Grzybowski
Choir: Lois Quinn
10:00 am Mass Main: The Maldonado Family
Chapel: The Miller Family Choir: Andrea Mazerik
12:00 Noon Mass Chapel: Susan Anglin
Vacation Bible School We are now accepting registration.
Register in the Parish Office for St. Thomas More’s Vacation Bible School
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 8th to Friday, July 12th
Grades Pre-K (age 4 by August 1st)
through 5th grade $25/child
(includes T-shirt, Music CD, and daily snacks/crafts) Get ready to have a rip-roarin’ good time!
Altar & Rosary Society Spring Ethnic Pot Luck Dinner
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Guest Speaker: Carolyn Grskovich of the Gabriel Project All women of the parish are invited to
join us. Please bring your favorite family dish or dessert.
At 6:45 pm, we will begin with the Rosary, followed by our dinner, a short
meeting and our guest speaker. We will also have door prizes, and this
will be a good time for everyone to meet our New Altar & Rosary Ambassadors.
Please bring blankets and other items for newborn babies. For information, please call
Cindy (219) 923-9862 or Kaaren (219) 836-5079, or Kathleen (219) 972-0539 or Therese Sons (219) 844-7715.
New Altar Serving Meeting Are You Interested In Becoming An Altar Server?
There will be an Information/Sign-Up Meeting for any St. Thomas More School or Religious Formation Program stu-
dents, currently in the 4th grade or higher who is interested in becoming an Altar Server on
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Thomas More Cafeteria
All parents are invited to attend this meeting. If you have any questions you may call
Susan Burke at (219)322-6462.
My Two Cents Thoughts on Living Stewardship
Fifth Sunday of Easter Today God gives us a new commandment: “love one another.”
We have been invited into a new world order in which we center our lives not only on the “shoulds” and “should nots” of
rules, but on the infinitely more difficult task of loving the unlovable. We can only call ourselves Christ’s disciples if we
let his love into our hearts and love people as he loved them—warts and all—and that will include
letting go of the grudges and hatreds.
Greeters for the Week
May Schedule 1 First Communicants from Wednesday Classes attend
2 First Communicants from Thursday Classes attend 8 First Communicants from Wednesday Classes attend 9 First Communicants from Thursday Classes attend 15/16 All First Communicants must attend. All students from the Wednesday, Thursday & RCIC classes must attend. First Communion Practice 4:30-6:00 p.m. 18 First Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Communicants should arrive by 9:30 a.m.
Religious Education registration has started. Full tuition is due at time of Registration.
There is a late fee after May 1, 2013. All past due balances must be paid before you
can register for the new year. Registration forms can be found on the parish website:
www.stm-church.com under the Religious Education tab. If your student is new to our program, we will need a
copy of the Baptismal Certificate.
Care Ministry If a friend or loved one would like to receive Communion
at home, please call Pastoral Care at (219) 836-8610, #313.
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St. Thomas More School April 28, 2013
Everyone in the Parish is invited to the 2013 St. Thomas More School Library
Book Fair Today! Visit us right after Mass in the Solar Room!
Saturday, April 27th—12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28th— 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
There’s something for everyone. Childrens books, adult books, cookbooks, posters and more!
There’s a book for everyone in the family.
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”— Richard
8th Grade
Bake Sale Today, Too!
Help the St. Thomas More School 8th Grade defer the cost of their end-of-year field trip to Chicago.
Find delicious homemade baked goods of all kinds in the
School Hall & Church Narthex Saturday & Sunday April 26th & 27th
after the Saturday 5:30 p.m. Mass and the
Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 Noon Masses.
STMS Students Observe Earth Day
As part of the Earth Day observance on Monday, April 22nd, Mrs. Steinhauer’s first grade class spent part of their school day outside, enjoying the beautiful spring weather and picking-up papers and trash that had blown onto the rectory lawn. They even found a few treasures. Good work kids! The parish grounds look great thanks to your hard work.
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Spring Geranium Sale
Planting Possibilities is a local non-profit organization focused
on the goal of building a commercial greenhouse that employs and job-trains adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities. Geranium Sale on Saturday, May 4th
Also offering heirloom tomato plants and salsa garden kits at Sarkey's Florist, 8944 Erie Street in Highland (near the corner
of 38th & Kennedy). Pre-orders and cash & carry. Your support is, as always, greatly appreciated.
Senior Citizens
Meetings are held in the Kish Funeral Community Room, located at 10000 Calumet Avenue in Munster at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1st at 12:30 p.m. Luncheon & Installation of Officers to be held at
Michael’s Restaurant, 2040 45th Street in Highland. Advanced reservations are required.
STM Career
Networking Group
80% of Jobs are Unadvertised 70% 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
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Assessment
Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Weis Center
• Most widely trusted career assessment tool • Discover a career path that suits your qualities and strengths
A representative from IUN will be administering the Myers-Briggs Indicator Assessment tool which determines
one’s career path. We will be evaluating the results that evening and you can arrange for a “free” follow up consultation
to review your results. Space is limited to 60 persons. Forward any questions to [email protected].
Cost: $15.00. Make checks payable to: HelenMarie Harmon
Mail to: St. Thomas More Church Attn: Career Networking Group
8501 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321
Checks must be received by Tuesday, May 7th. Name: _____________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________
Where: STMS Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN
When: The 3rd Thursday of Every Month Email: [email protected]
Regular Meetings are Free! Open to All! For those who are unemployed (in transition), new to the job
market, employed or who can offer employment opportunities through their current professional connections. Have your resume reviewed by a professional.
Festival Early Bird Raffle You should have already received your
Festival Raffle Tickets in the mail. The first Early Bird Drawing will be on Monday, April 29th
and will continue every Monday until the Festival. Don’t delay!
Children’s Choir The Children’s Choir sings at the 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass.
Practices are at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the Mass in the Conference Room. Upcoming dates: May 11 • May 25
The Gabriel Project The next regular meeting of the Gabriel Project ministry will be Saturday, May 11th, at 9:30 a.m. in the Solar Room. Anyone interested in finding out more about our work is welcome to join us. If you know
of an expectant mother who could benefit from our aid, please let us know by calling
Kathi Trotman at (219) 836-4329. We have a new expectant mom, due in September, who is in need of a crib. If you have one that you no longer need, our mother would appreciate it (for safety purposes, please be
certain that you cannot pass a pop can between the crib's rungs). To schedule a pick-up, call Marilyn Glennon at (219) 972-2473.
Please keep our moms & their babies in your prayers.
Holy Name Society The final meeting of the year will take place on
Monday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. As always, we will begin with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m., followed
by our regular meeting and refreshments. Meetings will resume on Monday, August 19th.
Please save the date for our annual Evening of Recollection on Tuesday, September 17th beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the
Carmelite Shrine in Munster. More details to follow later.
Catch the Spirit! Pentecost Sunday is May19th.
The Art & Environment Ministry invites everyone to wear red and bring red and white
geraniums to church with you on Pentecost Sunday, May 19th, the feast of the Holy Spirit. New members of the St. Thomas More Parish
Council will be selected that day, as well.
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Garden Club Re-Train for the New Economy!
Apprenticeship openings guaranteed upon completion of STM University
undergraduate courses in: Weed Identification and Removal Wheelbarrow Guidance Control
Ground-Cover Shortening & Raindrop Avoidance.
Apply Today! Contact Professor Pluard, Garden Club Registrar, at (219) 836-5313 while entry-level positions remain.
P.S. The Garden Club is All the Rave! Burma Shave!
Anniversary Mass Couples celebrating 25, 30, 40, 50 and over 50 years of marriage
are invited to a special Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Angels
on Saturday, May 4th at 4:00 p.m. Family members are also welcome to attend. This Diocesan
celebration is sponsored by Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Gary. Contact the parish or Catholic Charities for registration
information. Couples may call the Catholic Charities office to register at (219) 886-3549.
2013 Catholic Services Appeal
Sharing Our Faith
Thank you for your support of the 2013 CSA.
There is one more opportunity to make a pledge! Volunteers will be calling parishioners that have not responded to the CSA on
our Call Nights over the next couple of weeks. To avoid a phone call, please contact the Parish Office at 219-836-8610 or
email us at [email protected], or drop your CSA envelope in the collection basket with your total pledge amount or let us
know that you are unable to give this year. You do not have to pay for your total pledge immediately. Most people prefer to pay their CSA pledge in monthly installments. If you choose this method of payment, the diocesan CSA Office
will send you payment reminders in June through January. God bless you for your generosity and thank you for sharing
your faith through the Catholic Services Appeal! PLEASE SUPPORT THE 2013 CSA
May Crowning Sunday, May 5th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More
Celebrate the 96th Anniversary of Fatima. Join us for a candlelight procession in the STM Church. All First Communicants are invited to participate. Please wear your First Communion attire and arrive at
6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Gary Diocese-Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima and
the Msgr. Weis Knights of Columbus. Questions? Call Rose Marie at (219) 836-8779.
Music Ministry Concert Save the Date — Saturday, May 18th
Join us on Saturday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church for an inspiring concert performed
by the many musical groups of our parish. Groups to perform:
Adult & Student Handbell Choirs All Seasons Chorale • Schola Cantorum
Student Choir • Funeral Choir
Coffee & Donuts The New Parishioner Welcome Ministry would like to once
again offer Coffee & Donut Sundays occasionally during the year, but in order to do
so we need more individuals to join us. In addition to the Coffee & Donut Sundays, this
ministry also hosts a New Parishioner Welcome Luncheon twice a year. This is a great ministry for any parishioner/s who would like to meet
other members of the parish and have a big impact with limited time commitment; perfect for families or couples who would
like to work together. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Teachers’ Lounge.
Please come! We would love to have you join us!
Help Wanted Maintenance Position Open
St. Thomas More is seeking a full-time maintenance person to work days with regular hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The ideal candidate must also be available to occasionally work at
odd hours and be on-call 24/7, have a basic knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, pumps & motors and HVAC.
In addition, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required. Candidate must hold a valid driver’s license. Anyone interested in this position is asked to fill out an application in the parish office or email your resume to:
Save the Date! 50th Anniversary of Scouting at St. Thomas More
All past and present Scouts and Scouters, as well as our parishioners, are invited to a dinner celebrating
50 years of scouting at our parish on Saturday, June 1st after the 5:30 p.m. Mass
in the STM Gym. $5/per person. RSVP to Paul Liszewski by May 18th at (219)864-1082 or [email protected].
Taizé Prayer Service The next Taizé Prayer Service will be on Sunday, May 19th at
6:00 p.m. in the Church. Plan to join!
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1
9:30 am Bible Study Conference Room
4:30-6:00 pm Religious Education Third Grade Only 6:00 pm Handbell Practice Church 7:00 pm New Server Parent Meeting
2 4:30-6:00 pm Religious Education Third Grade Only 7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale Church
3 9:00 am Gifts of Love/Warmth Conference Room
4 8:00 am First Saturday Rosary Church
10:00 am First Holy
Communion 3rd Grade
St. Thomas More School
5 Blood Drive
8:00 am- Noon Gym
7:00 pm Blue Army May Crowning Church
6 8:30 am All School Mass— May Crowning 7:00 pm Schola Choir-Church 7:00 pm Festival Comm-Solar Rm 7:00 pm Parish Life-Conf Room 7:00 pm Vocations-Sacristy 7:00 pm Catholics Coming Home-Teachers’ Lounge 7:00 pm Blue Army-Chapel
7 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 Discernment 2nd Session Solar Room
8 9:30 am Bible Study Conference Room
4:30-6:00 pm Religious Education Third Grade Only
6:00 pm Handbell Practice-Church
6:30 pm SVDP-Conference Room
6:45 pm Altar & Rosary-Cafeteria
7:00 pm New Parishioner Welcome Teachers’ Lounge
9 4:30-6:00 pm Religious Education Third Grade Only
7:30 pm STMS Band Concert
Gym
7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale Church
10 9:00 am Gifts of Love/Warmth Conference Room
9:30 am STMS Band Concert
Gym
11 9:30 am Gabriel Project Solar Room
10:00 am Oblates Conference Room 11:00 am-4:00 pm BNI Drama Club
Car Wash
12 Happy
Mother’s Day
13 Market Day Pick-Up
5:00-6:00 PM 7:00 pm Schola Choir-Church
7:00 pm Peace/Social Justice Conference Room
7:00 pm Catholics Coming Home Teachers’ Lounge
7:00 pm Blue Army-Chapel 7:30 pm K of C- 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 Preparation Teachers’ Lounge
7:00 pm Discernment 3rd Session Solar Room
15 9:30 am Bible Study Conference Room
4:30-6:00 pm Religious Education Third Grade Only 6:00 pm Handbell Practice Church 7:00 pm 5-K Run Committee Teachers’ Lounge
16 4:30-6:00 pm Religious Education Third Grade Only 6:00 pm STMS Honors Dinner Gym
7:00 pm Career Networking Weis Center
7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale Church
17 9:00 am Gifts of Love/Warmth Conference Room 6:30 pm 4-H Club Cafeteria
18 10:00 am First Holy
Communion 3rd Grade
STM Religious Formation
7:00 pm
Music Ministry Concert Church
7:00 pm Junior High Dance Gym
19 Eagle Dash
5K Run Wicker Park
1:00 pm 1:00 pm Respect Life Rosary Chapel
6:00 pm Taizé Prayer Service Church
6:00 pm K of C Squires Solar Room
20 7:00 pm Schola Choir Church 7:00 pm Holy Name Solar Rm
7:00 pm Religious Formation Conference Room 7:00 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
7:00 pm Festival Committee Solar Room
22 9:30 am Bible Study Conference Room 6:00 pm Handbell Practice Church 6:30 pm SVDP Conference Room
23 7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale Church
24 9:00 am Gifts of Love/Warmth-Conference Room
7:00 pm 8th Grade
Baccalaureate Mass
Church
25
10:00 am STMS 8th Grade Commencement
Exercises Gym
26 St. Vincent de Paul
Food Collection All Masses
27
Memorial Day Mass at 9:00 am
STM School
& Parish Office Closed
28 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration-Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel
29 9:30 am Bible Study Conference Room 6:00 pm Handbell Practice Church
30 8:30 am Mass Kindergarten Graduation
7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale Church
31 8:30 am All School Mass Last Day of School 9:00 am Gifts of Love/Warmth-Conference Room
May 2013
