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“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Mt 28:18-20
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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 King; 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…………………………Dale Slosser 836-8610
Pastoral Ministries Environment & Art ............................................. Jean Bados 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers ................................... Carole Mackey 808-9732 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
2014-2015 Pastoral Council Members Leslie Dernulc.................................................................. Joe Dubczak Wendy Jasinski ...........................................................Nancy Klawitter Christi Kordeck ................................... Michael Korfiatis, Chairperson Jim Landowski ......................................................... Jesse Montenegro Joe O’Brien .................................................................... Kurt Popovich 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 ............................................. Chet Nordyke, KCHS; 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 Parish & School Offices Associate ................. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339 School Admissions .............................................. 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 .................................................................. 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 ............................................................. Alan Pischner 306-7552 Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Gabriel Project……………………………….Carolyn Grskovich 455-9258 Garden Club ................................................................ Al Carollo 836-8268 Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544 Girl Scouts ............................................................................. Renee Whelan Holy Name Society ....................................................................... 836-8610 Knights of Columbus ....................................... Richard Alvarado 614-3743 K of C Columbian Squires…………………........Ralph Konkoly 588-4559 Moms’ Group ................................................................................ 836-8610 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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Most Holy Trinity May 31, 2015
Saturday, June 6 5:30 p.m. Fr. Ted Mauch
Sunday, June 7 6:30 a.m. Fr. Ted Mauch 8:00 a.m. Fr. Ted Mauch 10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Yadron
SUNDAY, May 31 — Trinity Sunday 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Dorothy Hutchens by Friends 10:00 am John Wadas by John & Carrie Wadas 12:00 pm Walter F. Metz by Wife Chris
MONDAY, June 1 — St. Justin 6:30 am Benne Whitlinger by Family 8:30 am Frank McCusker by Marilyn Rippey
TUESDAY, June 2 — Sts. Marcelinus & Peter 6:30 am Josephine Roche by Ben & Ann Schmid 8:30 am Joan Wolak (Ann.) by Michael Wolak 10:00 am Kenneth Grayczyk by STM Holy Name Society (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 3)
WEDNESDAY, June 3 — St. Charles Lwanga & Companions 6:30 am Sandra Polis Williams by Rachel Boussetta 8:30 am Leo Huseman by McLaughlin & Toth Families
THURSDAY, June 4 6:30 am Stephanie Mueller by Marlon & Marlene Veldkamp 9:00 am Bill Garzinski by Cyndi Cunningham & Patti Hreha
FRIDAY, June 5 — St. Boniface — First Friday 6:30 am Joseph Adams by Dave & Judy Zawada 8:30 am In Thanksgiving for 50 Years of Marriage of Gust & Kathy Georgelas
SATURDAY, June 6 — St. Norbert — First Saturday 8:30 am J.D. Brown & Antonio Porras Sr. by Sylvester & Kathy Poras 5:30 pm Amado Cabrera (Ann.) by Cabrera Family
SUNDAY, June 7—The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Mary T. Murphy by Son Peter Murphy 10:00 am Charles H. Stevens by Beverly English 12:00 pm Assunta Ferrara (Ann.) by Sisters Tina and Maria
MONDAY, June 1 8:30 am A. & M. Reynolds
TUESDAY, June 2 8:30 am J. & M. Blanford
WEDNESDAY, June 3 8:30 am G. Kenning, Matt Hrinda
THURSDAY, June 4 9:00 am L. Cabrales, A. Nahnsen
FRIDAY, June 5 8:30 am A. Korfiatis, J. Cipowski
SATURDAY, June 6 8:30 am M. Slivka, M. Sharp 5:30 pm D. Urbaniak, E., M. & T. Zabrecky, M. Childs MC ~ Nick
SUNDAY, June 7 6:30 am J. Bevil, J. Burns, X. Cano 8:00 am K. Yaeger, V. Zaczyk, A. Zajakowski, B. & J. Peters/MC ~ Scott 10:00 am A. & C. Burzynski, J. & M. Connelly, M. Fugger MC ~ Chris 12:00 pm N. Anglin, D. Dy, D. Arambula/MC ~ Alyssa
II — Frank Lieberman & Tiffany Crist I — Drew Vanderbur & Jill Hanrahan
Sacrificial Offerings
Thank you for your generosity & stewardship to our parish!
May 24, 2015
Adult $ 20,778.00 Loose $ 2,230.00 Children $ 139.94
TOTAL $ 23,147.94
Readings for Week of May 31, 2015
Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20 Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8/Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14/Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a/Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a/Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Tb 11:5-17/Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20/Mk 12:38-44 Next Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
Beverly Carbonare • William R. Rehling Bernadine Henson • Joseph Lorig • Pamela Wadycki
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lease pray for the sick of our parish... c Joshua Alvarez
Margaret Amatulli Frieda Andersen
Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio
Irene Baker Antonio Belmonte
Michael Berry Michael Blazevich Laverne Blumka Michael Boston Cheryl Bostrom
Robert Boyle Linda Braun
Stephany Burney Paul Burns
Dorothy Campbell James Campbell
Thomas Cak Al Carollo
Carol Carollo Janet Cattanach
Jacqueline Morrow Christian
Frank Coman Vincent Corsello
Mike Curtain Ceil Cwiok
Margaret Demkovich 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
Dorothy Giannini Emily Gibson
Dorothy Gillespie Shirley Gillespie
Jacqueleen Gonzalez Margaret Good
Howard Gralewski James Grunewald
Amy Hayes Eleanore Heggi Marie Henke
Evelyn Hennes Marisol Hernandez
Becky Hill Megan Homcho
Mary Jo Humpfer Betty Ingbretson
Steve Izzo Dennis Jablonski Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack
Rosemary Jerzak-Staszel Debbie Kaczka Robert Kalka
James Klein, Sr. Carol Keilman Janet Knight
Susan Kolodziej Miller Krizmanic Annika LeMonier Debbie LeMonier Richard LaVigne
Mary Leahy Jo Lisiniewicz
Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz
Maria Lovell Marilyn Madsen Charlene Madura Mary Manchak Brady Martin
Jenny Mendoza Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Olga Mihalo Andrew Moll Elissa Moll David Moll Jean Narvid
Donna Nichols Steven Nowaczyk Valerie O’Donnell
Danny Ogren Mary Ellen O’Neill
Emily Orosco Marty Pavovic
Johanna Petruch Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones Sylvester Porras Timothy Ribble
Jackie Roach Kristen Rubin Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz
Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz
Zachery Scriff James Secviar
Jim Seul Renee Shehan Nick Skinner
Lydia Skorupa Roger Slosser
Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto
Celine Szczepaniak Florence Stevens Carrie Szumelda
Barbara Szypczak Rose Theis
Gerardo Trevino Kathie Trudgian Anthony Ubuane
Tony Vanden Heuvel Raymond Vanderbok
Julia Vrbanich Adele Wall
Charlotte Weglewski Stephanie Wisniewski
Don Woszczynski Cecilia Ziegler
Cody Ziemkowski
SUNDAY, May 31 St. Vincent De Paul Food Collection at All Masses 7:00 pm Blue Army May Crowning ~ Church
MONDAY, June 1 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel
TUESDAY, June 2 9:15 am Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 pm) ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel
FRIDAY, June 5 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth ~ Conference Room
SATURDAY, June 6 8:00 am First Saturday Rosary ~ Church 10:30 am Virtus Training ~ Solar Room
The Most Holy Trinity "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." It's easy to take this formula for granted. Every time we attend Mass, we make the
sign of the cross and say "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Many of us also make the sign of the cross
before meals or to begin our personal prayers. Because we are so used to hearing this Trinitarian reference to the one God in three Persons,
we might tend to gloss over its significance. But today, on the feast of the Most Holy Trinity, we stop to remind ourselves what
this really means. We might begin by remembering that Christianity is absolutely unique in its belief in the Trinity. No other religion claims such a remarkable
doctrine--that God is one in three. And it's important to understand that Christians didn't make this up; it was revealed to us directly from
Christ himself. As we hear in today's Gospel, and elsewhere throughout the four Gospels, Jesus taught about this mysterious union
of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we follow what he taught.
Perhaps the most beautiful part of this great mystery of God's nature is what it means for us. We believe in a God whose very essence is made
up of loving relationships between three divine Persons. It follows that, as people made in God's image (cf. Gn 1:27), we are to live in loving relationships. We are made to love: to love God, to love one
another, and to love ourselves. Our God is not a force, a power, or an idea. Our God is a personal God who loves each of us and
calls us to do the same.
Festival Early Bird Raffle Drawing Get your raffle tickets in now to be eligible for
our weekly Festival Early Bird Raffle drawings.
May 23, 2015 Winner: Joan Klein
Vocations Committee What is religious life all about, if not to proclaim by word and
example the holy mystery of God in Christ? The process of serious evangelization is needed in order to build
up the whole people of God, bringing all to conversion. Who is there to do this?
Respect Life Father’s Day Cards
Hurry and pick-up your Father’s Day cards from the St. Thomas More Parish Office. The names of all fathers, both living and
deceased, will be listed in the parish bulletin on Father’s Day weekend if you purchase
your cards on or before: Friday, June 12th deadline!
Your support is appreciated.
Pastoral Care Ministry Sick, Homebound & Hospitalized
The Pastoral Care Ministry is composed of compassionate, caring lay ministers whose primary function is to distribute the Eucharist
to parishioners who are temporarily or permanently unable to attend Mass. Ministers make home visits on either Wednesdays or
Thursdays (if desired) and on Sundays. They visit those hospitalized at Munster Community Hospital. If you or a loved one are open to visits by Pastoral Care, please contact Deacon Dave Kapala, Pastoral Care Coordinator directly by phone at
(219) 836-8610, ext. 313 or [email protected].
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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 1: Rev. Dominic A. Pallone (1983) June 5: Rev. Timothy E. Benante (1988) Msgr. William L. Martin (2006)
THE HOLY TRINITY Jesus approached and said to them, "All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." (Mt 28:18-20)
Legend has it that St. Patrick used the shamrock as a model for explaining the Holy Trinity. Just as the shamrock is one, it has three distinct parts. There is no question about it. You see the three leaves and you think “shamrock”. Just so with God. God is three distinct persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — yet, when you see any of the three, you see God. The Father is not the Son or the Spirit. The Son is not the Father or the Spirit. The Spirit is not the Father or the Son. Yet they are all the One, True God. This is an extremely difficult concept for people to teach as well as to understand. There is a story about St. Augustine walking on the beach as he struggled to contemplate the mystery of the Trinity so as to be able to teach it better. As he was walking, he saw a boy in front of him who had dug a hole in the sand. The boy had a bucket and was going out to the sea again and again and bringing some water to pour into the hole. St. Augustine asked the boy, “What are you doing?” “I'm going to pour the entire ocean into this hole.” “That is impossible. The whole ocean will not fit in the hole you have made,” said St. Augustine. The boy replied, “And you cannot fit the Trinity in your tiny little brain.” At that, the boy vanished. St. Augustine realized that he had been talking to an angel the entire time. Is the mystery of the Holy Trinity impossible to fit into our tiny brains? Yes. Does that mean that we cannot have an appreciation of the great mystery? No. We can come to understand, at least partially, the wonder and glory of God. We have come to understand the Trinity in terms of the roles each person of the Trinity plays in our history and in our lives. God the Father is acknowledged as the Creator, the one who made all things and brought us into existence. God the Son is the Redeemer, the one who died and rose that He might destroy death and restore life to His people. The love between the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit, is the Sanctifier, the one who pours grace upon grace into us, giving us the opportunity to grow closer to God day by day. May God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit bless you and your loved ones this day and may you know Him more fully day by day! FAITH ACTION: Spend an hour in prayer today meditating upon the three persons of the Most Holy Trinity.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE I didn’t graduate with honors. I was honored just to graduate.
~ Melanie White Your families are extremely proud of you. You can't imagine the sense of relief they are experiencing. This would be a most opportune time to ask for money.
~ Gary Bolding
GOODBYE AND HELLO Last Sunday, we said goodbye to the Pastoral Council members who have served for three years: Paul Liszewski (our outgoing Pastoral Council Chairperson), Mary Kretz, Bill McDunn, and Ruth Yothment. Thank you, once again, for your generous service to me and to the parish.
This week, we congratulate four parishioners who were selected on Pentecost Sunday for three year terms on the Pastoral Council: Wendy Jasinski, Nancy Klawitter, Kurt Popovich, and Cheryl Staniszewski. I am sure that the other members of the Council are looking forward to working with you. Here’s to another good year as, together, we guide our parish into the future.
GRADUATIONS, GRADUATIONS, GRADUATIONS This is, most certainly, the season of graduations. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate, first of all, the eighth grade class at St. Thomas More School who celebrated their Commencement yesterday, Saturday, May 30th. I wish you all the best as you prepare for your move into high school. To our high school parishioners who are graduating this summer, I wish you a warm and hearty congratulations as well. May God be with you as you prepare to enter college, trade school, or the work force. This is a big step for you. Please remember to keep God in your lives. Pray daily, go to church regularly, and do not be afraid to ask God for His help. To our college graduates, wow! Congratulations on a job well done. I know that many of you are already talking graduate school. Good luck to you in whatever you hope to do. God has blessed you all richly. Make sure that you thank him by living faith-filled lives.
Religious Education
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Register Now for Fall Classes Register now for Religious Education classes for the
2015-2016 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!
Virtus Training Session The next Virtus Training session is scheduled for
Saturday, June 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Solar Room.
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.
Enter through the gymnasium doors under the carport on the north side of the school building.
Catechists Wanted We are currently looking for men and women who are
willing to share their faith with the children of St. Thomas More by volunteering to be a:
• Catechist • Substitute Catechist
• Classroom Aide • Hall Monitor
If you are looking for ways to make meaningful
contributions to your church, please prayerfully consider if
this is something God is calling you to. You will have
the opportunity to grow stronger in your faith as you
guide the children. A current STM catechist states,
“Teaching CCD has been so much fun, so far, and it’s really a good spiritual experience for our whole family…
I’m really glad you recruited me for the job.”
Training and assistance for Catechists will be available before classes start in the fall.
Please contact Emily Hackett for more information at: (219) 836-8610 ext. 332 or [email protected]
Vacation Bible School News Get ready for a week of fun-filled activities and adventure at
Son Force Kids Bible School Monday, July 6th to Friday, July 10th
8:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon Daily • Only $25 per child
Children will learn more about their faith through
crafts, songs, games and more!
Open to children in Pre-K (age 4)
through 5th Grade. Register at the Parish Office or School Office.
Registration forms can be found at www.stm-school.com (click on the Vacation Bible School link).
Registration must be submitted no later than June 15th!
Attention Junior High+ Students If you have a child in 7th or 8th grade, or in high school, who is interested in helping with Vacation Bible School, please contact Miss Emily Hackett at (219) 836-8610 or
Mrs. Papanikolaou at (219) 513-9028 for more information. We would love your help!
Lectors & Greeters for the Week
Sunday, June 7 6:30 am Mass Robert Hill &
Angela Kvasnica
8:00 am Mass Dan Buksa & Linda Stefanich
10:00 am Mass Charles Helms &
John Kovach
12:00 Noon Mass Julie Blanford &
Jennifer Jones-Garner
Saturday, June 6 5:30 pm Mass
Main: Bill & Chris Retseck Chapel: Don & Carol Kopenec
Sunday, June 7 6:30 am Mass
Main: Leilani Suchanuk Chapel: Tom & Linda Brady
8:00 am Mass Main: Dennis & Karen McNeil
Chapel: Art & Mary Halpin Choir: Rosemary Barker
10:00 am Mass Chapel: Miller Family
Choir: Joe Arent
Saturday, June 6 5:30 pm Mass
Ruth Banas & Joe Dubczak
Lost & Found—Please Help! If you attended our recent Parish Appreciation Dinner, your help is requested. A wooden vase was inadvertently taken or displaced
from our entry table that evening (it was being used as a hat stand), and can not be located. This item was made in Slovakia and has great sentimental value to its owner. If you, or someone you know, knows the whereabouts of this vase, please drop it off
or call the Parish Office at (219) 836-9151. Thank you!
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St. Thomas More School May 31, 2015
St. Thomas More Concerts Delight All! Spring Band Concert
The St. Thomas More School Band performed with excellence, once again, as they treated family and friends to their annual Spring Band Concert on
Thursday, May 7th in the Gym. Short sleeve shirts and shorts replaced the normal formal band attire, thanks to a malfunction in the
air-conditioning; we can’t wait for the improvements earmarked by our Capital
Campaign! A repeat performance was held on Friday morning
for the students and staff. Despite the warm and uncomfortable temperatures, the band sounded fabulous at both
performances! Our school band consists of over 85 students. Intermediate Band
(Grades 3 & 4) and the Senior Band (Grades 6, 7 & 8) performed several songs together and will continue
to play over the summer. Thank you Mr. Rick Mlynarski, STMS band director,
for another outstanding year of music at St. Thomas More School.
We’ll see you & the band at the Munster 4th of July Parade!
Spring Choir Concert The sounds of summer highlighted the St. Thomas More School Spring Choir concert, featuring the vocal talents of
our student choir members in Grades 4 through 8. From spiritually moving to light and peppy, the music selections
brought guests on a rollercoaster of emotions and all performances were superb!
A few props and some
“head-gear” and the scene was set for the
next song! Our thanks to
Mrs. Brenda Bondi, St. Thomas More School music
teacher, for her direction and guidance of our young vocalists.
Great job students!
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The Benedictine Way All are welcome to join us on
Saturday, June 13th at 0:00 a.m. in the St. Thomas More Conference Room
as the Oblates prayer group discuss the gospel message by Lectio Divina.
STM Travelers Club Amish Acres in Nappanee, IN
June 11, 2015— 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • $69 per person Join us as we travel to Amish Acres in Nappanee, IN. First stop
will be at the Amish Store to shop for famous Amish food specialties
(suggestion: bring a small “cold-pac” to preserve the food
items you purchase).
Lunch will be a delicious hearty Thresher’s Dinner in the century old Restaurant Barn served family style, all homemade and delicious, followed by the Broadway musical “Grease” performed in the majestic
1911 Round Barn Theater. The Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies will take us down memory lane. Feel free to wear bobby-
socks and a leather jacket! What a wonderful way to end a perfect day.
The cost of the trip includes transportation, dinner, show and all the gratuities. The shopping will be on your own!
Please sign up in the STM Parish Office and join us!
Chicago Mass & Pizza We are headed to downtown Chicago to attend Mass at
Holy Name Cathedral and go for pizza at Gino’s East afterwards.
When: Sunday, July 5th, 2015 Where: Holy Name Cathedral/Gino’s East Pizza Time: Please arrive at the Hammond South Shore Station, 4531 Hohman Avenue by 9:50 am. The train will depart from Hammond at 10:27 a.m. Mass will begin at Holy Name at 12:30 p.m. After Mass, we will walk to Gino’s East for lunch. Return: We will return to the Hammond South Shore Station at 5:27 p.m. (please have transportation waiting). Cost: A round-trip train ticket is $10.50. Please bring exact change for the ticket machine at the station.
The cost for lunch will be $22.68 per person. This includes: soda, coffee, home baked cookies, family style salad, garlic breadsticks and deep dish pizza, tax and gratuity. Food must be ordered ahead of time to guarantee promptness.
Advance RSVP is necessary in order to attend. A permission slip must be turned in before the day of the trip
with the $23.00 fee in advance. Virtus-trained parents are welcome to chaperone!
Bible Study for Teens Have you ever wanted to read the Bible, but felt intimidated by
its size? Or did you start reading the Bible and then become bored by the monotony of Leviticus? Have you ever wondered
whether the Bible even relates to your life at all? Then join us for a Bible study for teens.
You might not realize it, but God’s Word contains the epic Mapquest for your life. Whether you struggle with fear,
boredom, anger or doubt, you will find practical direction and meaning in Scripture. Learn how to read the Bible, how to listen
to God, and how to see His loving hand in your daily life. 1D2G will be hosting Bible Study in the St. Thomas More
Religious Education office the 3rd Tuesday of every other month. The first meeting will be June 16th from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up or email questions to: [email protected] We hope to see you there!
St. Vincent de Paul Society Jesus taught us in many ways, both verbally and by example.
The parishioners of STM have displayed an understanding of his teaching repeatedly through their generosity to the St. Vincent de
Paul Society by assisting the needy. Please assist the less fortunate by donating to our food pantry, or better yet, join us!
Current needs in our pantry are: Canned Fruit • Canned Meat • Soup• Peanut Butter • Jelly • Rice
Pancake Mix • Boxed Potatoes Bar Soap • Dish Soap • Toothpaste • Shampoo.
Senior Citizens
Monthly Luncheon Join the Senior Citizens group on
Monday, June 1st at 11:30 a.m. Purple Steer Restaurant at 8601 Indianapolis Boulevard
in Highland (corner of Ridge & Indianapolis No reservations needed, just come and enjoy a good time!
Wednesday, July 15th Annual Senior Picnic —12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Note: Location has been changed to the Weis Center
Planting Possibilities Event 4th Annual Rockopelli Music Fest
Friday, June 19th from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Main Square Park in Highland
Enjoy a summer evening and great music!
Admission is free! Free-will donations are cheerfully accepted.
Silent Auction • Something for All Ages All proceeds benefit Planting Possibilities, a tax
-exempt, non-profit organization working to provide employment and job skills training for adults with intellectual &
developmental disabilities. Want to Help? Be an event sponsor (all monetary levels), make
a contribution or donate items for the silent auction. [email protected] or call (219) 512-0791.
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Festival Children’s Games The Children's Game Tent at the Festival needs: Colorful, unsharpened pencils for the pencil pull game. Small items such as key chains or stress balls for prizes.
If you have any of these items left from a business advertising promotion, please contact Linda Harle at (219) 972 2466. Thank you!
Open Positions at St. Thomas More Candidates interested in these positions should submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Business Manager St. Thomas More Church/School is seeking a Business Manager to report directly to the President and will be
responsible for overseeing the accounting, human resource and software/database systems of the parish. The ideal candidate is an experienced person who has
the skills necessary to prepare, interpret and utilize detailed financial reports and computerized databases, provide
outstanding service, is analytical, collaborative and can work multiple projects at the same time. This person will also need to be able to work
with and supervise a small staff and volunteers. This is a full-time position. See the church or school website to learn more.
7th/8th English/Language Arts Teacher St. Thomas More School is seeking a full-time 7th/8th
grade English/Language Arts teacher. The ideal candidate must be a practicing Roman Catholic with
experience in instructing 7th & 8th grade students using a standards-based curriculum. The candidate must have a
strong background in content area, hold a Bachelor degree with Indiana certification, have excellent
communication and classroom management skills, possess the ability to integrate technology into the classroom and
have a willingness to work as part of a team.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 7:00 pm Blue Army Chapel
2 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel
3 4 5 9:00 am Gifts of Love/Warmth Conference Room
6 8:00 am First Saturday Rosary Church 10:30 am Virtus Training Solar Room
7 8 MARKET DAY PICK-UP—GYM 5:00-6:00 PM 7:00 pm Vocations Sacristy 7:00 pm Blue Army Chapel 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus Solar Room
9 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel 7:00 pm Baptism Prep Conference Room
10 7:00 pm St. Vincent De Paul Conference Room
11 7:00 pm Festival Committee Solar Room
12 9:00 am Gifts of Love/Warmth Conference Room
13 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
BNI Drama Club Car Wash North Lot
10:00 am Oblates Conference Room
14 15 7:00 pm Blue Army Chapel
16 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel
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18 19 9:00 am Gifts of Love/Warmth Conference Room 6:30 pm 4-H Club Cafeteria
20 9:00 am Pastoral Council Conference Room
21 22 7:00 pm Blue Army Chapel 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus Solar Room
23 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel
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Festival 6:00-11:00 p.m.
Wristbands
$20 — All Day
25
Festival 6:00-11:00 p.m.
Wristbands
$20 — All Day
26
Festival 5:00 pm to Midnight
Wristbands
$25 — All Day
27
Festival 2:00 p.m. to
Midnight
Wristbands $25
6:00 pm to Midnight
28 Festival
1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wristbands $25—All Day
St. Vincent De Paul Food Collection at
All Masses
29 7:00 pm Blue Army Chapel
30 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel
New Altar Server Training — Church from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
St. Thomas More Parish Festival — June 24 to June 28
STM Festival
