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St. Peter and St. Paul Church in Oberammergau, Germany
Never begrudge anyone the help that they need.
Who knows when you will be in
their position and need help yourself.
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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
2017-2018 Pastoral Council Members Thomas Alexander ......................................................... Diane DeSoto Deborah Jarvis ............................................................. Wendy Jasinski Tim Jevyak ......................................................................... Jim Kaspar Nancy Klawitter, Chairperson ...................................... Paul Liszewski Kurt Popovich .................................................................... Jim Secviar Dwight Reed ........................................................ Cheryl Staniszewski
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 ................................. Rosemary Strimbu; Ext. 336 Grades K through 8 ~ Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education .............................................................. Allen Blocher Parish Life ......................................................................... Elaine Herrmann Peace & Social Justice ................................................................ Mari Casas Spirituality & Worship ....................................................... Kaaren Mashura Stewardship ........................................................................... Noreen Bickel
Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ........................................ Cindy Keilman 923-9862 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 .................... W. Frank Lewandowski (708)466-7039 Oblates………………………………………...Denise Gard (219)201-4103 Respect Life ................................................. Leslie Dernulc (219)741-3739 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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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 9, 2017
Saturday, July 15 5:30 p.m. Fr. Jordan Fetcko
Sunday, July 16 6:30 a.m. Fr. Jordan Fetcko 8:00 a.m. Fr. Jordan Fetcko 10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Yadron
SUNDAY, July 9 — Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am Helen Holescko by Pauline Kucek 8:00 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 10:00 am Charlotte Ziemkiewicz by Mr. & Mrs. William K. McDunn 12:00 pm John Murin by Monica & Andy Tancos
MONDAY, July 10 6:30 am Jeannie L. Strudas by Parents 8:30 am Intention of Fr. Stephen Gibson by Maryann & James Pancheri
TUESDAY, July 11 — St. Benedict 6:30 am Joan Wallyn by Rick Mlynarski 8:30 am Ed Hreha (Ann.) by Children 10:00 am Eleanor Koscielniak by STM Altar & Rosary Society (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 4)
WEDNESDAY, July 12 6:30 am Joseph Capizzano by Art Giannini 8:30 am James McLaughlin by Ellen & Jim Huseman
THURSDAY, July 13 — St. Henry 6:30 am Deceased Members of Zurawiec Family by Michalik Family 9:00 am Bill Garzinski (Ann.) by Cindy Cunningham & Patti Hreha
FRIDAY, July 14 — St. Kateri Tekakwitha 6:30 am All Souls Day Intentions 8:30 am Donna Jean Strange (Ann.) by Family
SATURDAY, July 15 — St. Bonaventure 8:30 am Richard Nordyke by Chet Nordyke 5:30 pm Coleman E. Sills by Wife JoAnne Sills
SUNDAY, July 16 — Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Mary Peloza (Ann.) by Barbara Peloza 10:00 am Clara Wohadlo (Ann.) by Ron & Charlotte Conn 12:00 pm Larry Suter by Laurene Viater
MONDAY, July 10 8:30 am A. & S. Contro
TUESDAY, July 11 9:00 am A. & S. Contro
WEDNESDAY, July 12 8:30 am A. & S. Contro
THURSDAY, July 13 9:00 am R. Andrzejewski, P. Wujek
FRIDAY, July 14 8:30 am R. Andrzejewski, P. Wujek
SATURDAY, July 15 8:30 am R. Andrzejewski, P. Wujek 5:30 pm S. Szala, E. & T. Zabrecky/ MC ~ Nick
SUNDAY, July 16 6:30 am J. & F. Bernarte, A. O’Brien 8:00 am D. Smith, M. Slivka, J. Serrano/ MC ~ Matt N. 10:00 am J., M. & S. Fugger/ MC ~ Will 12:00 pm M. DiCarlo, G. & T. O’Brien/ MC ~ Elizabeth Z.
Finley John Son of Patrick & Sarah Nejman
Vincent Cruz Son of Alex & Sara Salinas
Noelle Victoria Daughter of Michael & Rachel Harding
Pastoral Care Ministry To arrange a visit from Pastoral Care for a hospitalized or
homebound family member, please contact Deacon Dave Kapala at (219) 836-8610, # 313 or [email protected].
Ann Woszczynski • Jean Narvid • James Galullo
Sacrificial Offerings
Thank you for sharing your treasure with our parish!
July 2, 2017
Adult $ 28,902.00 Loose $ 2,420.00 Children $ 96.30
TOTAL $ 31,418.30
Special Collection: Catholic Charities
$ 6,495.00
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Joshua Alvarez Margaret Amatulli Frieda Andersen
Mary Anhalt Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio
Antonio Belmonte Michael Berry
Michael Billedo Michael Blazevich Laverne Blumka Cheryl Bostrom
Linda Braun Stephany Burney
Paul Burns Dorothy Campbell James Campbell
Thomas Cak Al Carollo
Janet Cattanach Jacqueline Morrow
Christian Willie Colby
Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain 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 Margaret Good
Monica Gonzalez Howard Gralewski
Margaret Gray Susan Graff
James Grunewald Amy Hayes
Eleanore Heggi
Marie Henke Marisol Hernandez
Becky Hill Mary Jo Humpfer
Charlotte Hunt Betty Ingbretson Joseph S. Iwan
Karen Iwan Steve Izzo
Dennis Jablonski Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack Robert Kalka
Carol Keilman Kelly Jean Irene Kerps
James Klein, Sr. Janet Knight
Susan Kolodziej Isabella Lappo
Annika LeMonier Chris LeMonier
Debbie LeMonier Nicklas LeMonier
Mike Lewis Jo Lisiniewicz
Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz
Maria Lovell Marilyn Madsen
Brady Martin Larkin McKenzie Jenny Mendoza
Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Erin Meyer
Ann Miskovich Andrew Moll
Genevieve Mrvan Donna Nichols
Steven Nowaczyk Don Noworyta Clare O’Brien
Donna O’Connor Valerie O’Donnell
Danny Ogren Maryann Pancheri
James Pancheri Marty Pavovic
Nadine Pelagalli Johanna Petruch
Angelo Petrungaro Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones
Ron Plewniak Sylvester Porras Dennis Powell Ronald Prus Jerry Reach
Timothy Ribble Jackie Roach Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz
Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz
Zachery Scriff James Secviar
Jim Seul Renee Shehan Ruth Siorek Nick Skinner
Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Florence Stevens Barbara Szypczak
Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Kathie Trudgian Anthony Ubuane
Tony Vanden Heuvel Raymond Vanderbok
Julia Vrbanich James Wachel
Adele Wall Marilyn (Vrabel) Warda Stephanie Wisniewski
Don Woszczynski Cecilia Ziegler
Cody Ziemkowski
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." Is there anyone to whom this doesn't apply? Don't we all have to
labor at something, whether it be work, school, relationships, household affairs, or personal, emotional, or mental battles?
Aren't we all burdened in some way at some time? Jesus offers us powerful words of consolation in today's Gospel. He promises us rest. He calls all of us to himself, along with the baggage and burdens that we carry, and assures us that we will find relief. Thank God! What a
gift for our tired, weary souls. The strange part about the passage, however, is when Jesus suggests that in order to find this wonderful
rest, we have to take a "yoke" upon our shoulders. This of course is a reference to the animal harness of old that would join two oxen
together to share the weight of the load they carried. He tells us, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me... For my yoke is easy, and my
burden light." Somehow, joining Jesus in his work is supposed to bring us rest! Contrary to the standard belief that not working is the source of relief, Jesus urges us to join him in his mission in order to find peace. But what is this mission? To be "meek and humble of
heart." Jesus' work is to do whatever God the Father wants him to do. As he says elsewhere, "My food is to do the will of the one who sent
me and to finish his work" (Jn 4:34). So, it seems that if we also humbly submit to doing God's work-with Jesus right alongside us as
our partner in the task-we will "find rest" for ourselves. So as we labor through the trials of the day, may we bear this in mind, and pray that
we may handle them according to the will of God.
MONDAY, July 10 Vacation Bible School at St. James (Highland)—8:30 am-Noon 6:30 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus ~ Weis Center
TUESDAY, July 11 Vacation Bible School at St. James (Highland)—8:30 am-Noon 9:15 am Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 p.m.) 1:00 pm Prayers/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Baptism Preparation Class ~ Conference Room
WEDNESDAY, July 12 Vacation Bible School at St. James (Highland)—8:30 am-Noon 7:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Society ~ Conference Room
THURSDAY, July 13 Vacation Bible School at St. James (Highland)—8:30 am-Noon
FRIDAY, July 14 Vacation Bible School at St. James (Highland)—8:30 am-Noon 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth ~ Conference Room
Readings for Week of July 9 Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14/Rom 8:9, 11- 13/Mt 11:25-30 Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab/Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15/Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18- 19/Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-21/Mt 10: 7-15 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/ Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Ps 105:1-4, 6-7/Mt 10:24-33 Next Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10-14/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23
NWI Catholic Men’s Conference
“Clothed with power from on high” Luke 24:49
Saturday, August 26, 2017 Men, is life too hectic?
Could you use a day to regain perspective and balance? Discover a new spiritual experience with our Lord.
A line-up of dynamic speakers will share insights into living out masculinity and heroic virtue, drawing from their own
faith journeys. Mass, confession, great talks and private time will give you the
opportunity to reflect on what is going on in your life and how Christ can help.
The event will be on Saturday, August 26, 2017 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist in St. John, IN.
Cost is $30 for adults. $20 for college and high school students.
For tickets or more information contact one of our parish captains, Jose Flores or Kevin Spellman or visit the
conference website at www.nwicatholicmen.com.
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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 9: Rev. Raymond G. Derrick (1963) Msgr. John C. Witte (2006) July 13: Msgr. Paul J. Schmid (1991) L. William Peil (2013) July 14: Rev. James I. Cis (1911)
GIVE YOUR BURDEN TO THE LORD
“Remember, the burden of sorrow is doubled when it is borne alone.” ~ Goran Persson
In today’s gospel, we heard Jesus tell the people, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11:28) Jesus, being truly human, knew all the truths about our humanity.
One of those truths is that we do not bear burdens well when we are forced to bear them on our own. If, on the other hand, someone helps us bear a burden, that which was thought to be impossible can become light and tolerable. The “burden” may be the same; however, having someone to help makes all the difference in the world.
We are doing ourselves an incredible injustice nowadays. It seems that there is a belief that we must face things on our own and do things on our own. If we ask others for help, we often hear, that is an admission of weakness. Not wanting to appear weak, many try to face, lift, or carry their burdens alone. When they do so, they find themselves crumbling.
We should not feel ashamed to ask someone for help. If God wanted us to do everything on our own without help from anyone else, He would have created one person and one person alone.
He did not do that. No, He created many. One of the reasons God created so many people was so that we would be able to help one another.
Just as we should not be ashamed to ask someone else for the help that we need, we should also not be afraid to reach out to others in their need. We know what it is like to try to carry a burden ourselves and we know the incredible relief we feel when someone steps in and comes to our aid. That, alone, should motivate us to help others.
Think of all the people you admire. Ask yourself why you admire them so. I am willing to bet that, at the top of your list, you admire them because of their willingness to help others and their cheerfulness when doing so.
Never begrudge anyone the help that they need. Who knows when you will be in their position and need help yourself.
And remember, when you cannot find anyone to help shoulder your burden, the Lord is always there asking you to give your burden to Him. You will always have help.
FAITH ACTION: Cheerfully come to the aid of another today without expectation of any return.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A patient complained to his doctor, “I’ve been to three other doctors and none of them agreed with your diagnosis.” The doctor calmly replied, “Just wait until the autopsy, then they’ll see that I was right.”
OUR “NEW” PARKING LOT By the time this bulletin is delivered to the parish, the resealing of our main parking lot should be complete. If not, it will be finished shortly. One of the things you may have noticed is that we have designated a small “island” in our parking lot as handicapped parking. This area is close to the chapel entrance of our church, the entrance that many of our elderly and handicapped parishioners use on a regular basis. They have been asking for more handicapped parking for some time now. Please, if you do not need the convenience of parking closer to the entrance doors, leave these spaces for our parishioners who do need it. Work will begin soon on our new parking area. You will be able to park there if there are not any open spaces close at hand and walk to the church. If you have the ability to walk without significant effort, park away from the entrance and give your fellow parishioners who need a close space a chance to park.
ON RETREAT I will be on retreat this week, making my way down to St. Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse after the 8:00 a.m. Mass this morning. I will be returning to the parish Friday evening. Rest assured that I will be keeping all of you in my prayers!
RENOVATION REPORT ▪ All heating units in the classrooms have been removed. ▪ School mechanical room has been completely cleared. ▪ Classroom exterior vents have been bricked up. ▪ Piping for new electrical and HVAC units are well
underway to being installed. ▪ Main floor bathrooms by the gym have been gutted and
are ready for new tile and fixtures. ▪ New fiber backbone for network and WiFi connections is
being pulled.
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Religious Education
Lectors for the Week
Saturday, July 15 5:30 pm Mass
Jennifer Feddeler & Ann Harkenrider
Sunday, July 16 6:30 am Mass
Loretta Krawczyk & Virgil Ramirez
8:00 am Mass Diane DeSoto & Richard Lasky
10:00 am Mass Kevin Connelly & Timothy Jevyak
12:00 Noon Mass Christopher Balbo & Marilyn Pajor
Sunday, July 16 6:30 am Mass
Main: Marcia Autry Chapel: Marilynne Ciric
8:00 am Mass Main: Paul & Jan Liszewski
Chapel: Mary Silvasi Choir: Jack & Judy Mateja
10:00 am Mass Main: Andrea Mazerik
Choir: Madeline Mikolanis
12:00 Noon Mass Main: Power Family
Saturday, July 15 5:30 pm Mass
Chapel: Chris & Chuck
Shearman
Register Now for Fall 2017 Religious Education Classes for 2017/2018 We are currently registering for the upcoming 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!
Evening Scripture Study All adult parishioners are invited to join our next scripture study
“Matthew: The King and His Kingdom”: a Catholic Bible study from Ascension Press that brings the
history of Christ to life through Matthew’s Gospel. You will see Jesus as the awaited Messiah who fulfills the promises
and prophecies of the Old Testament, establishes the New
Law, and inaugurates the Kingdom of Heaven. The study will be covering twenty-four videos
presented by Jeff Cavins. Each video will be preceded by prayer and lively group discussion. Our study will be held weekly in
two sessions: August-November, 2017 & January–March, 2018 Session One: August 17 to November 9, 2017
6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Parish Office Conference Room The cost of the program is $30.00 to cover the study materials
and will be collected at the first class. Space is limited! Please register by July 25 by contacting Denise Gard at
(219) 201-4103 or [email protected].
Senior Citizen News All members of the St. Thomas More Senior Citizen Group
are invited to our next event. Wednesday, July 19th Annual Seniors Picnic
12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Weis Center Enjoy a menu featuring pulled pork.
All members attending are asked to bring one of the following items based on your last name to accompany our entrée.
Last name beginning with:
A to K Bring a side dish or salad
L to Z Bring a dessert
We look forward to seeing everyone on
July 19th for a fun gathering.
Bulletin Deadlines With summer holidays upon us, it is imperative that all bulletin articles be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance via email to:
[email protected]. Thank you for your assistance.
Vocations Committee Dear Lord,
We invoke your help so that more young men and women will be touched by your grace and become priests, sisters, brothers and lay ministers in service to you. We ask this in Jesus’ name and
through the intercession of our Blessed Mother. Amen. Serra International
Catholic Services Appeal A CSA Reminder:
If you have outstanding pledge payments for the 2017 Catholic Services Appeal (CSA), you should be
receiving monthly reminder statements and Diocesan-addressed return envelopes from the CSA Office.
Please be sure to include our parish name and your CSA ID# on your checks when you mail them into the Diocese.
Thank you for your generous stewardship to the CSA 2017 Campaign.
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St. Thomas More School July 9, 2017
T.R.I.P. Summer Schedule
We look forward to processing your T.R.I.P. orders over the summer.
Please note that for summer processing, all orders must be
submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on the processing days.
Pick-up will be in the Parish Office after 3:00 p.m. on the designated
days. Regular processing will resume
after Labor Day. Questions? Email: [email protected]
Summer Schedule: Monday, July 17
Pick-up Wednesday, July 19
Monday, August 21 Pick-up Wednesday, August 23
Hurry! Register Now!
Enrollment applications for the 2017-2018 school year at
St. Thomas More School will now be accepted on a
space-available basis only To enroll, please complete an
Online Application (OA), found on the school website at
www.stm-school.com, and submit the required documents prior to
testing. Click on the link by the red apple.
Happy Retirement, Teachers!
MarySamaanPreschool Teacher
LonitaGarrageHealth/Study Skills Teacher
ToniJedrzejczak5th/6th
Math Teacher
CindyWieczorek3rd/4th
Science Teacher
MarciaResler5th/6th
Religion Teacher
Hats Off to the STMS SpringFest Committee A big thank you to the dedicated SpringFest
2017 Committee. Thanks to the hard work and coordination of this
great team of STMS parents, our school
enjoyed a fun night of games and activities
and, as an added bonus, raised additional funds
for the school.
Our deepest thanks to these devoted teachers who are leaving St. Thomas More School for the much needed rest and relaxation of retirement.
Together, they represent a combined 160+ years of teaching experience and we cannot begin to thank them for the many years of expertise, love and dedication they have shared
with the students of St. Thomas More School. We miss them already and wish each of these special women many
happy and healthy years ahead!
Committee Members Top: Mayra Perkins, Susie Kinsella, Tanya
Power & Gina Cipowski Bottom:
Grace Menclewicz, Carly Olczak, Jennifer
Smola, Renee Whelan & Jennifer Lehnerer
Not Pictured: Kristen Ball, Katie Bouton, Carolina
Burns, Amy Castillo, Jenn Feeney, Julie Goodwin,
Andrea Nygaard & Aubrey Velasquez
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Thursday, July 20 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Job Networking through Social
Media: Advantages of
STM Career
Networking Group 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
Where: STM Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster
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.
STM Positions Available Building Maintenance Position
Duties involved with this position include the maintenance and repair of the St. Thomas More church and school buildings and
grounds. The ideal candidate must have some experience in electrical, plumbing, construction and HVAC systems.
Reliable transportation & valid driver’s license. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. a must.
Hours: Monday to Friday — 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
(Some weekends and after-hours work may be required.) To apply for these positions, please send resume to:
[email protected] or apply in person at STM: St. Thomas More
8501 Calumet •Munster, IN 46321
Holy Name Society Save the Date Now for the Holy Name Society annual
Evening of Relfection — Tuesday, September 26th Bishop Donald Hying will once again lead the retreat at the
Carmelite Monastery. Watch the bulletin for more information.
St. Vincent de Paul Summer does not end hunger in our area, and in many cases, the
need increases due to no school lunches for the children . To learn more about SVDP, or to become a volunteer, please contact SVDP President Mike Martinelli at (219) 836-8610.
The SVDP Pantry needs:
Peanut Butter • Jelly Crackers • Soup Mac & Cheese
Tuna • Canned Meats Canned Fruit Laundry Soap Toilet Paper
Shampoo for Men & Women Tooth Brushes & Toothpaste
for Adults & Children
STM Garden Club Enjoy spending time outside? Like to give back?
Looking for a fun social group? Then the St. Thomas More Garden Club
is for you! They meet every Wednesday and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and Noon to keep our parish grounds looking beautiful. And rumor has it that great conversation and coffee & donuts are part of the morning’s activities. Help is always needed. Join us!
Celebrating an Anniversary Soon? Follow Us on Facebook!
Summer is wedding season and that means that it’s anniversary season, too. If you are celebrating a wedding anniversary within the next few months (or anytime, for that matter), send us your
anniversary date, where you were married, and any other information you’d like to share (and don’t forget your maiden name). Watch the parish Facebook page for lots of news from
our church and school, including your anniversary announcement. Be sure to ‘like” and follow us on Facebook.
Send anniversary photos and information via email to: Pam Pasyk via email at: [email protected].
Soup Kitchen Volunteers Needed
Join the rewarding St. Thomas More Soup Kitchen Ministry by becoming a volunteer and join other fun, hard-working St.
Thomas More parishioners as we feed the hungry in our area. We meet at the St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen on Hohman
Avenue in downtown Hammond from approximately
8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the
4th Wednesday of the month and could use your
help. For more information, please contact Mary Kretz at
(219) 838-4412 or [email protected]. Thank you in advance for helping those in need.
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It won’t be complete without you!
STM Parish Directory Schedule Your Session Now
We invite every parishioner of St. Thomas More to be part of our new Parish Directory.
Photo sessions are now being scheduled for July and August with many time slots available.
Schedule your session now by logging-in to the St. Thomas More parish website at:
www.stm-church.com.
Photo Session Schedule Now filling photo sessions during the following dates:
July 25 to July 30, 2017 or
August 1 to August 6, 2017
Volunteer to Help with the Parish Directory by calling Elaine Herrmann at (219) 902-0702.
Hosts are needed to welcome parishioners for their photo shoot.
Volunteers are needed to assist parishioners with their session
scheduling at the back of church.
Sign-Up in the Church Narthex Schedule your photo session
after Mass on the weekends of
July 22/23 or July 29/30
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2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Main Square Park, Highland, IN
Proceeds benefit local charities! This summer, proceeds will benefit Planting Possibilities,
Emma’s Footprints and Murph’s Gift of Music.
Free Admission! Featuring live music, local arts & crafts vendors,
food vendors, silent auction, raffles and now... Craft Beer from ByWay Brewing in the Beer Tent!
The festival is free and open to all ages. Visit us at rockopellifest.com for more information about our 6th annual event.
To be a vendor, please contact Pam at [email protected] To sponsor this event, please contact Jonathan at [email protected]
LOCAL BANDS | LOCAL FOOD | LOCAL CHARITIES
Bishop Noll News
Rockopelli 2017 Free • Free • Free • Free • Free
All Ages Musical Festival: Back and better than ever!
Saturday, July 15th
Alumni and Friends Golf Invitational Bishop Noll Institute is excited to host its 20th annual Alumni and
Friends Golf Invitational. Monday, July 17, 2017
Innsbrook Country Club • 6701 Taft Street • Merrillville
11:00 a.m.— Lunch & registration 12:30 p.m. — Shotgun start.
Cocktails and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Event fee is $200 per golfer
and includes lunch, golf and cart, drinks on the course, dinners and prizes.
A reduced fee of $100 is available for young alums (graduation years
between 2007-2017). Sponsorships are also needed
for this event. Register online at bishopnoll.org or contact Juli Sandoval at (219) 932-9058, ext. 1005,
BNI Sports Camps Registration is now open for Bishop Noll Institute Sports
Camps. Visit bishopnollathletics.org for registration forms.
Cheer Camp Available to Preschool to 8th grade students. The cost is $25.
4:30 to 6 p.m. on August 31 with a 6:00 p.m. halftime performance on
September 1.
Girls' Basketball Camp Available to 4th to 8th grade
students. Cost is $40. 10:00 a.m. to Noon
July 18 to 20 in the fieldhouse.
For more information on any of these camps, please
contact Athletic Director Brandi Krolak at (219) 932-9058, ext. 1500 or visit
bishopnollathletics.org.
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Synod 2017 Shirts For Sale
Many people admired the polo shirts that volunteers wore during the Synod weekend. The shirts are red and have the Synod logo
embroidered in the upper left corner. To meet the many requests, the diocese is ordering more shirts. If you would like to buy one,
please send a check (payable to Diocese of Gary) to: Diocese of Gary c/o Eileen Wayte
9292 Broadway • Merrillville, IN 46410 Shirts are $22 each. Please indicate which
size(s) you want, and include your name, mailing address & phone number. Orders must be received by July 15. Right to Life
Volunteer at the Fair The Lake County Fair is August 4 - 13, 2017. As in the past, we will have a booth set up in the Industrial Building. We count on this event each year to educate the public about pro-life issues
and recruit new volunteers. It is one of the most important events of our year. Can you help us? We need volunteers to man the booth. We break each day up into three shifts with at least two volunteers working each shift. That way you can plan to
work when it is most convenient to you. To volunteer or to get more information, email us at [email protected].
We Have a New Address Lake County Right to Life is no longer at 9219 Indianapolis in
Highland. When sending mail, please use the following: Lake County Right to Life
PO Box 9103 • Highland, IN 46322 or Lake County Right to Life
110 W Main Street • Griffith, IN 46319
Secretary Needed Lake County Right to Life is seeking a part-time (25-30 hours/
week) office secretary. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, good communication skills and
a passion for the pro-life movement. For more information, please send a resume to Luci at [email protected].
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Don’t miss out on the upcoming enrichment for married couples
and religious on August 11-13, 2017 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Elk Grove Village, IL. The enrichment includes11
presentations about practical tools for growing in loving relationships and provides ongoing enrichments after the weekend
from the Worldwide Marriage Encounter community. For information on applying, please go to wwme-chicagoland.org
Calling All STMS Alumni Alumni, Parents, Children & Friends
We just completed our first alumni event of the summer with Alumni Night at our parish festival and we were happy to see so
many former students and their friends re-connect. St. Thomas More School is continually updating its alumni
records and we need your help to complete the process. If we have not heard from you in the past year, we may not have accurate information. Please update your information, as well as
that of your children, friends and other relatives, too! To submit updates, please contact Amanda Herbst at
(219) 836-9151, # 342 or [email protected]. Thank you!
Andrean News 59’er Golf Classic
Andrean High School invites you to attend the 21st Annual 59’er Golf Classic at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville
Monday, August 7, 2017. Network with other Andrean supporters and show
your support for Andrean! Event fee is $200 per golfer or $800 per foursome and includes:
11:00 a.m. Registration 12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Golf (scramble format) • Cart • Practice Range On-Course Lunch • Dinner/Drinks
Dinner and awards immediately after golf. Buffet dinner includes 2-hour open bar:
Beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks. Registration deadline is July 24th.
All net proceeds from the outing support Andrean Athletics. For information on golf and sponsorship opportunities, please
call Andrean at 219.887.5959, ext. 243 or visit andreanhs.org/golf.
Golf for Possibilities Golf Charity Golf Outing
Scherwood Golf Course Schererville, IN
Saturday, August 26 7:00 a.m. Registration followed by shotgun start at 8:00 a.m.
Noon buffet luncheon featuring a silent auction, door prizes and golf awards.
$110 per golfer (individual and foursome signup information at plantingpossibilities.org/golf or register online
at golf4possibilities.eventbrite.com). Event and hole sponsorship opportunities are available. We are
also soliciting donations of goods/services and promotional items for our silent auction, door prizes, and goodie bags.
For golf outing information, please contact Paul at 219.333.1125 or [email protected].
Planting Possibilities is a registered 501(c)3 with the mission to provide job-skills training, employment, & volunteer opportuni-ties for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities in
Lake County, Indiana. For more information, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, visit us at plantingpossibilities.org or
contact Mark Neiner at (219) 237-9353 or [email protected].
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Wounded Healers Spring Session Wounded Healers provides help for those grieving the loss of a loved one (spouse or significant other, parent, sibling or friend,
child or grandchild) including separate sessions for those dealing with loss due to suicide and a teen support group. Sessions are on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at St. James Church in Highland as follows: July 5. The fall sessions begin August 30th.
For more info: 924-5577 or www.woundedhealers-nwi.com.
Slovak Day Celebration Join us for the 44th annual Slovak Day on Sunday, July 16th,
beginning with Mass at Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, located at 5755 Pennsylvania Street (Broadway) in Merrillville, 10:30 a.m.
Mass will be followed by ethnic food, drink, a cash raffle and dancing. Learn more at www.facebook.com/SlovakDayCeleration.
SPRED Ministry Needs You Feel the joy of using your gifts and talents to help people in need. The ministry of Spred needs a few more adult men and women.
No previous experience with people with special needs is required. Spred is based on relationships and that requires time to build trust. Spred is a ministry to people with developmental and intellectual challenges from ages 6 well into their 80s. You are important as
volunteers and witnesses to your faith. Parents and interested men and women are invited to a Spred Information Gathering on
Wednesday, July 12, 6:30 p.m. in the church of St. Mary, Broad Street in Griffith.
Shrine of Christ’s Passion The Shrine of Christ’s Passion and The Gift Shoppe are open until 8:00 p.m. every Thursday evening from now until September 30th. The Prayer Trail walk with Jesus is exceptionally beautiful in the
evening. Take the journey!
Notre Dame Football Raffle St. Hedwig Holy Name Society is sponsoring its annual
Notre Dame Football Raffle for 2 season tickets (IN License #143043). Donation of $1.00 for one ticket or $5.00
for 7 tickets or $10 for 15 tickets. Please send check, address labels and your phone number to:
St. Hedwig Holy Name, 1104 N. Elliott, South Bend, IN 46628.
For more information, please call Norb at (574) 233-9008.
St. Stephen the Martyr St. Stephen the Martyr, located at 5920 Waite Street in
Merrillville announces the following: Hall Rental—contact the church for availability and capacity.
Craft Fair—November 11, 2017. Vendors wanted. Contact the Parish Office at (219) 980-9348 or email:
[email protected] for more information.
Holy Trinity Croatian Church 100th Anniversary
Holy Trinity Croatian is located in East Chicago and is celebrating 100 years with a picnic in honor of this milestone on
Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. at Wicker Park Pavilion in Highland, IN.
Vendors and Crafters
St. Edward’s Altar and Rosary Society will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 from
9:00am-3:00pm. An 8x10 space is $25.00. For more information call Susan Rayski (219) 374-4289 or Marianne Ehresman (219)
696-2854 or the Ministry Center (219) 696-7307.
