SAINT THOMAS MOREAug 03, 2003 · 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM BNI DRAMA DEPT CAR WASH ~ NORTH LOT SUNDAY, August 10 1:15 pm SVDP Youth Group ~ Conference Room 2:30 pm Padre Pio Cenacle ~ Chapel

SAINT THOMAS MORE Roman Catholic Church

8501 Calumet Avenue - Munster, Indiana 46321

Mission Statement

With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes all to join us on our journey in faith and celebration as

we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, especially in loving service to those in need.

As part of the Universal Church, we witness to the dignity of every person.

All this we do to give glory and honor to God.

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 3, 2003

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St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana

Welcome to St. Thomas More Parish . . .

Pastoral Staff Pastor ........................................................Reverend Michael J. Yadron Associate Pastor ......................................... Reverend David G. Nowak Associate Pastor ............................................ Reverend Keith M. Virus Deacons ..................................................................... Mr. Joseph Sobek ................................................................................. Mr. Joseph Stodola ..............................................................................Dr. Napoleon Tabion Director of Development ................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care .................................................Deacon Napoleon Tabion Dir. Religious Formation ... Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332 Organist ........................................................................Mr. John Clodig

Parish Office Staff Office Hours:M-F 8:00 ~ 8:00 / Sat. 8:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. Web Site www.stm.bciinternet.com E-mail address is: [email protected] Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax ........... 836-9185 Bulletin Editor ............................................. Mrs. Candy Ally; Ext. 311 Bookkeeper .........................................Mrs. Barbara Gondeck Ext. 307 Receptionist ................................................Mrs. Susan Strain; Ext. 337 Evening Receptionist ..............................Ms. Veronica Brtos; Ext. 337

Pastoral Ministries Environment & Art ...........................................Jo Ann Long 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers ...................................Mr. Jerry Reach 838-4340 Circle of Prayer .........................................Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002 Hospitality Ministry .........................................Jim D’Orazio 838-9343 Music Ministry ......................Ms. Angie Lorandos 836-8610, Ext. 338 Nursery ................................................Mrs. Kaaren Mashura 836-5079 St. Vincent dePaul .............................. Mrs. Kathy Georgelas 836-8610 Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-7262

Pastoral Council Margaret Brooks ............................................................Joellen Gulotta Joanne Blaesing ................................................... Thomas Keith Huard Allen Blocher ...................................................... Michael A. Martinelli Ann Chovanec .............................................................. Marilyn J. Pajor Pamela M. Curtis .......................................................Jean M. Thornton Christine I. Greenberg ................................................... Barbara Topete

St. Thomas More School Pre-School through 8th Grade Office Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. School web site ~ myschoolonline.com/in/stthomasmoreschool School Phone .......... 836-9151 School Fax .......................... 836-0982 Principal ...................................................... Dr. Kevin Zajdel; Ext. 322 Assistant Principal/Counselor ...................... Ms. Linda Bevil; Ext. 323 Dir. of Religious Formation ....Sr. Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332 School Administrative Assistant ........ Ms. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate ...Ms. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 329 Dir. of Student Special Services .................. Ms. Tina Boyle; Ext. 203 Home & School Association. ...............................Kim Boyd 923-8142 Parish & School Offices Associate ...........Ms. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339

Sacramental Information Confessions Saturdays ................................................................ 3:30-5:00 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 call the Parish Office to schedule your child’s Baptism Pre Baptism Session for Parents .............2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Marriage ............... Contact a priest at least six months in advance Communion calls and visits to Hospitals and Homebound. Call Parish Office for Sacraments at hospital or at home.

St. Thomas More Religious Formation Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade Office Hours:M-F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Formation Phone ............................................................................. 836-8610 Director .......................................Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332 Administrative Assistant ..................................Mrs. Audrey Frigo; Ext. 336 Grades K through 8 ~ Wed. & Thurs. 4:30 ~ 6:00 p.m.

Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education ...................Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext 332 Parish Life ....................................................................... Mr. Tom Domasica Peace & Social Justice ................................................ Mrs. Sylvia Komyatte Spirituality & Worship ..............................................................Jo Ann Long Stewardship ......................................................................Mr. Ken Krupinski

Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ...............................................Ruth Banas 836-5387 Elizabeth Ministry ..................................................Kathy Espiritu 924-9212 Holy Name Society .............................................Kevin Cloghessy 934-0601 Senior Citizens .................................................. Joan Mc Caughey 922-9026 Respect Life ..............................................................Alice Wohler 836-5337 Knights of Columbus .................................................Adam Kocal 836-5282 Blue Army ....................................................Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Finance .................................................................. Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Building Maintenance ..................................................... Bob Ray 924-6472 Boy Scouts .............................................................Paul Liszewski 864-1082 Cub Scouts ........................................................... Frank Pukoszek 838-4784 Girl Scouts .............................................................. Jane Surd 708-418-0910 Catering/Hall Rental ..........................................Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539 Mom’s Group ............................................................Patti Austgen 712-0012 Ushers Club ...........................................................Jim Marmalejo 836-8607

Cornerstone Center 8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321 Phone 836-2660 Fax 836-2655

New Parishioner Registration New Parishioners may register on the last Sunday of every month in the Solar Room at 9:45 a.m. Call the Parish Office for more information.

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SUNDAY, August 3 ~ Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am Austin Hoff (Ann.) by Dr. & Mrs. Marco Lona 9:00 am Helen & Jim Corcoran by Mary Manchak 10:30 am Vinko & Marija Capic by Cedomir & Ana Capic 12:00 pm For Our Parish Family MONDAY, August 4 ~ St. John Mary Vianney 6:30 am Michael Kovach (Ann.) by Family 8:00 am Maurice Powers (Ann.) by Powers Family

TUESDAY, August 5 ~ Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary in Rome 6:30 am Helen Meldrum by Leonore Narant 8:00 am Richard J. Wilson by Mary Wilson & Family 10:00 am Charles Pecenka by STM Holy Name Society (Mass at Med-Inn Cafeteria, Group 4) WEDNESDAY, August 6 ~ Transfiguration of the Lord 6:30 am Bernard Speranza by Joseph & Carole Janusonis 8:00 am Raymond Basanda by Family

THURSDAY, August 7 ~ St. Sixtus II and Companions, St. Cajetan 6:30 am Thomas O’Hern (Ann.) by Judy & Jim Trask 8:00 am Frances Budnyk (Ann.) by Bernard & Helen Charlet FRIDAY, August 8 ~ St. Dominic 6:30 am Kenneth Schuerman by Dona Gerlach 8:00 am In Thanksgiving for 50 Years of Marriage of Zvonko & Maria Jugovic by Family SATURDAY, August 9 8:00 am Robert Czarnecki by Friends 2:00 pm Blacke/Chrustowski Nuptials 5:30 pm Mary Maicher (Ann.) by Daughters SUNDAY, August 10 ~ Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am Francis Thiel by Wife Margaret 9:00 am For Our Parish Family 10:30 am Jack & Clara Christie by Daughter Lucille Wonnell 12:00 pm Martin Teliga & Joanne Babusiak (Ann.) by Anne Teliga & Family

Pearl Czerwinski Mary Wuellner

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Creative people are often portrayed as 'thinking outside the box.' They look at things in unconventional and innovative ways, shattering expectations to catch people's attention. Good advertising, catchy political slogans, and compelling drama are all the more memorable if they make us think and feel in new ways. The best is when we see something in an entirely new way and wonder why we never noticed it before. St. Paul reminds the Ephesians that in accepting faith, they must also acquire a fresh, spiritual way of thinking. Old as-sumptions and prejudices hinder their growth in the Spirit. Faith is not an empty idea. Rather, if their faith is true and real, then from it will come justice and holiness. The 'new man' of faith thinks outside the box and allows God's Spirit to guide and direct him. Our own faith runs the risk of falling into complacency. Our assumptions and prejudices can block our vision and hinder the work of the Spirit. A renewed faith sees life "outside the box" and follows the bold call to work for justice and peace in our communities and in the world. "What can I do?" be-comes "What I can do" when we live our faith in the crea-tive ways of God's Spirit.

P lease pray for the sick of our parish....

James Gaskey Doris Georgas Dorothy Gillespie Rosemarie Godlewski Grace Grant Marguerite Grothouse Virginia Hale Amy Hayes Virginia Henderlong Evelyn Hennes Irene Holland Betty Holt Ray Humpfer Elizabeth Jacob Marian Johnson Joseph Justynski Debbie Kaczka Madeline Kent Janet Knight Gertrude Kocal Anna Kowalczyk Jerry Klaich Peter Klobuchar Ann Krizmis Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Lois Kus Mary Ann Kustka Janice Leuser Chris Lisikiewicz Maria Lovell Ron Mamich Kathryn McBride Ann Mc Groarty Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Olga Mihalo Clarence Miller

Vernon Miller William Modrock Robert Mudroncik Ray Mueller Emily Mysliwy Jean Narvid John Narvid Steven Nowaczyk Adam Obrzut Marcella Paluch Marciala Perez Gertrude Peters Johanna Petruch Elizabeth Pilones John Popp Gloria Rudzinski Bernice Rybicki Ann Sardella Mary Sarnowski Florence Savage Edward Schwoegler Mary Ann Sejda Grace Sheridan Joseph A. Smelko Joseph M. Smelko Joseph Sobek Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Charles Ulrich Madeleine Vranken Nancy Wagner Adele Wall Tammy Wollersheim James Zabrecky

Father Damian Adugu Santa Agnello Vi Anzur Rudolph Asanovich Doris Aurelio Irene Baker Angeline Baughman Maxine Bellamy Tom Bernacki Corinne Bjelich Agnes Blocher Christine Bonchik Edward Bonchik Michael Boston Alvina Brazina Stephany Burney Mary Burosh Dorothy Campbell Carol Carollo Helen Caruso Mary “Pat” Casey Catherine Cataldi Jacqueline Morrow Christian Sarah Condes Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain Pearl Czerwinski Marian Dale Dorothy Damianick Cecilia Fary John Fetzko Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Darla Garcia Andrea Garritano Joseph Gasiorek

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Readings for the Week of August 3, 2003 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 Monday: Nm 11:4b-15; Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13; Mt 14:22-36 Wednesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 Thursday: Nm 20:1-13; Mt 16:13-23 Friday: Dt 4:32-40; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Dt 6:4-13; Mt 17:14-20 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Eph 4:30-5:2; Jn 6:41-51


SUNDAY, August 3 MONDAY, August 4 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Parish Life ~ Solar Room TUESDAY, August 5 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:.00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel WEDNESDAY, August 6 THURSDAY, August 7 FRIDAY, August 8 1:00 PM - 5:00PM BOOK FEE DAY ~ GYM SATURDAY, August 9 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM BNI DRAMA DEPT CAR WASH ~ NORTH LOT SUNDAY, August 10 1:15 pm SVDP Youth Group ~ Conference Room 2:30 pm Padre Pio Cenacle ~ Chapel

Monday, August 4 8:00 am M. Jerge, J. Kwasniewski Tuesday, August 5 8:00 am P. & C. Kukla Devotions 6:30 pm A. Cantwell, K. Curosh, M. Majszak Wednesday, August 6 8:00 am N. Montella, S. Rodriguez Thursday August 7 8:00 am E. Grdina, K. Flores Friday, August 8 8:00 am M. Muta, Kyle O’Brien Saturday, August 9 5:30 pm J. Trgovich, C. & M. Yothment, K. Hamilton, A. Gianopolus Sunday, August 10 7:30 am B. & D. Wysocki, J. Williams, B. Padove, G. Rapin 9:00 am J. & K. Klyczek, J. Biscan, J. & P. O’Brien 10:30 am L. & Z. Langbehn, T. Jurich, C. Lowry, R. Marini 12:00 pm L. & J. Krismanick, A. & J. Little, Katie O’Brien

III Sara Blacke & Keith Chrustowski II Eileen Castor & Patrick Helton I Victoria Joseph & Glen Vrab

In order to respect others’ minds and bod-ies, one must first respect their own. Remember: RESPECT SELF.

The Respect Life Committee

CELEBRANTS Saturday, August 9 5:30 pm Father Mike Yadron Sunday, August 10 7:30 am Father Dave Nowak 9:00 am Father Keith Virus 10:30 am Father Mike Yadron 12:00 Noon Father Mike Yadron

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FIRST AND FOREMOST, THANK YOU! I was extremely moved — and the bishop sure appeared to be gratified — by the response that you gave to me last Sunday at the Rite of Installation at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. I was not expecting such a rousing applause and standing ovation when the bishop extended the invitation to you to greet your new pastor. I was very touched, and humbled. Thank you so much. I hope that I live up to all of your hopes and expectations! As the days continue to progress, I keep getting the feeling that there are not enough hours in the days or days in the weeks. There is so much to do around here, so many people to see, so many organizations to meet. I have been doing a lot of that these past few weeks. I have met with many organization heads and/or volunteers. I have had the opportunity to meet with our Parish Pastoral Council. This week, I will be meeting with our parish’s Finance Committee. One of the things that has pleased me so much is that all the people I have met thus far really appear to be excited about helping in the work that is needed to be done in our parish. So many people have good ideas AND the courage to volunteer to bring those ideas to completion. At some places, people are filled with great ideas, but they do not want to do the actual work. It is always exciting to meet people who want to be a part of what is going on. I certainly hope that continues! On another note, I have not taken the opportunity yet to acknowledge the good Sisters who have been a part of our parish family for so long. Sisters Jean, Beatrice and Mary Jean have all returned to their Motherhouse after serving the people of St. Thomas More for many years. Thank You, Sisters, for all the work that you have done for us and the time that you have given to us. May God reward you richly for your selfless service. On still another note, I would like to thank a couple of our high school graduates who are preparing to leave us and go on to college. Doug Coyle and Warren Santner have been great gifts to the parish, particularly to the school, in the area of technology. On behalf of the school and parish staff, I wish them a lot of luck as they prepare to begin college. May God guide them as they embark upon their future. So many people have so much to offer. Let us pray that, with the encouragement of God, we may give of ourselves completely to further His Kingdom!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM Priests and deacons have served the Diocese of Gary for a number of years now. Others have served in the territory that is now the Diocese of Gary. Please pray for those men who have been called to God and whose anniversaries of death are this week: August 6: Msgr. John P. Biernacki (1960) Rev. James W. Koons (1998)

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A funeral home gives families the chance to chose the music they would like to play during the funeral service. One family asked to begin a particular service with Elvis Presley's hit, "Love Me Tender." The day of the funeral arrived and the music was queued up for the family. Unfortunately the wrong track number was entered into the CD player. Instead of beginning with "Love Me Tender," the family found themselves listening to "Return to Sender."

FOOD FOR THOUGHT The next time you are feeling particularly frustrated, try this prayer: Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the “jerk” who cut us off in traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and was rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and spend a few precious moments with her children. Help us to remember that the pierced, tattooed, disinterested young man who can't make change correctly is a worried 19-year-old college student, balancing his apprehension over final exams with his fear of not getting his student loans for next semester. Remind us, Lord, that the scary looking bum, begging for money in the same spot every day (who “really ought to get a job!”) is a slave to addictions that we can only imagine in our worst nightmares. Help us to remember that the old couple walking annoyingly slow through the store aisles and blocking our shopping progress is savoring this moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report she got back last week, this will be the last year that they go shopping together. Heavenly Father, remind us each day that, of all the gifts you give us, the greatest gift is love. It is not enough to share that love with those we hold dear. Open our hearts not just to those who are close to us, but to all humanity. Let us be slow to judge and quick to forgive, show patience, empathy and love.

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Sacrificial Offering for July 27, 2003

Adults $23,395.76 Loose $1095.68 Children $56.30 TOTAL $24,547.74

So they said to him, “What can we do to accomplish the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent.”

Jn 6:28-29

On Stewardship

The Paradox of Our Time By George Carlin

The paradox of our time in history is that: We have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less. We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less time; We have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; More experts, but more problems; more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too much, and laugh too little, Drive too fast, get too angry too quickly, stay up too late, and get up too tired, Read too seldom, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values, We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life; We’ve added years to life, not life to years. We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, But have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbor. We’ve conquered outer space, but not inner space. We’ve done larger things, but not better things. We’ve cleared up the air, but polluted the soul. We’ve split the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We’ve learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information to produce more copies than ever, But have less communication. Theses are the times of fast foods and slow digestion. Tall men and short character; steep profits, and shallow relationships. These are the times of world peace, but domestic warfare; more leisure, but less fun. These are days of two incomes but more divorce; of fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips and disposable diapers, Of throw-away morality and one-night stands, Of overweight bodies and pills that do everything from cheer to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the show window and nothing in the stockroom. Everyday we have a choice on how we live our lives. We can live as described above or we can live the life of a Christian Steward. A life where we accept God’s gifts gratefully, nurture and develop those gifts accordingly, and then shares their benefits while returning God’s gifts in abundance. Isn’t it time we all looked into our storerooms and took stock?

Dear Parishioners of St. Thomas More Church, We say “God bless you, thank you and goodbye.” Our stay here and ministry here was wonderful. We are especially grateful for your support and loving care of us over the years and now in your generous and loving farewell. Sisters Jean, Beatrice and Mary Jean

STM Youth Group News

A great big thank-you to everyone who supported us by coming to the car wash.

We had a blast at Six Flags!!

There will be no meetings in August. Meetings will resume in September

We are still in need of furniture for our Youth Group Room. If you have any-

thing you are willing to donate, please let us know!

Visit our website at:

Www.groups.yahoo.com/group/stmyouth/

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Sunday, July 27, 2003, Bishop Melczek celebrated the 10:30 a.m. Mass as well as the Rite of Installation for our new pastor, Fr. Mike. At the left, the Knights of Columbus formed an honor guard for the ministers of the Eucharistic Celebration. At right, Bishop Melczek instructed the parish on the role of the pastor, the associates and the deacons. At left, Fr. Mike thanks members of the Pastoral Council for their support. The special Mass was attended by many members of the parish family. Those who sang in the choir were especially commended by the bishop at his closing comments. In the photo on the bottom left, a picture was taken of our parish’s three deacons. It was nice to see Deacon Joseph Sobek among us for the Mass. Our parish is very fortunate to have three deacons and three priests! At right, Fr. Mike leads the congregat ion in the Profession of Faith. After the Mass, Fr. Mike gave the bishop signed documents of the Profession of Faith as well as the Oath of Fidelity.


Now more than ever our youth need Church. Now more than ever our Church needs youth! How do we bring the two sides together? Better ministry with youth in 2003 requires a renewed vision - thinking bigger! Kevin Driscoll, the new diocesan coordinator of youth ministry for the Diocese of Gary, will lead a workshop on:

Renewing the Vision of Youth Ministry

Thursday, August 14th, at 7 pm, in the parish conference room.

Invited: adults who love Gods adolescents, and teen leaders who wish to share their God-given leadership qualities (and are willing to work!). Learn about the big picture of youth ministry, and pick up the tools to help build new, inspiring youth-friendly faith environments. Just bring a notepad, pen, and your thoughts, ideas, and opinions! For more information contact: Pam Ratajack 923-2031 or Noreen Bickel 836-9151 ext. 330.

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Theology on Tap

To celebrate a successful Theology-on-Tap series held at St. John the Evangelist in St. John, as well as at other local parishes, a concluding Mass and picnic will be held on Saturday, August 9. Mass will be said at 5:00 pm by Bishop Dale Melczak at St. Michael’s parish in Schererville, with a picnic to follow. If you attended a Theology-on-Tap session at any one of the host parishes, please plan on attending. There is no charge for the entire event. A special thanks to the attendees, speakers, host pastors and parishes and volunteers that helped make Theology-on-Tap a success this season!

Book Fee Day

Friday, August 8th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and

Monday, August 11th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Earn one monthly nut card by attending book fee day and paying all of your fees that are due on those days. There will be an express check out lane for anyone who turns in their Tuition Contract by August 1st. Remember to check out the school web site for more information and forms.

St. Thomas More School Communion Videos from May 4th, can be picked up in the Parish Office.

Keep up to date on what's happening with the Youth Group! Check out the STM Youth Group while surfing the web.

If you are interested in participating in the STM Youth Group web site, e-mail us at : [email protected]

Give us your name, 03/04 grade and school you will be attending. We will e-mail you an invitation to join the web site. This is a closed site and you must receive an invitation in order to log in.

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Religious Formation

It took over 30 years for St. Augustine to recognize what God was calling him to do.

When he accepted that call, he became one of the Church’s greatest theologians. We all know people whose talents

could be of great service to God if they were to acknowledge and embrace their calling. Are you one of those people?

We have several openings for catechists for next year. Please think about helping us out. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Sr. Marilyn. Training will be provided. Please Register: Registration forms for 2003/2004 are now available in the Parish Office or the Religious For-mation Office. Please return the form, along with a $25 deposit, as soon as possible. Confirmation group photos and videos can be picked up in the Parish Office. Communion group photos and videos can be picked up in the Parish Office. The Religious Formation Office will be open during the summer.


STM PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ~ MIGRANT MINISTRY JOIN US IN CELEBRATING A MULTI-CULTURAL MASS

WITH THE MIGRANT WORKERS

DATE: Sunday, August 3, 2003 TIME: 4 PM PLACE Huber Sod Farm Rt. 41 23003 Wicker Schneider, IN (see map for direction) Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share during the pot luck dinner after Mass. Please bring a lawn chair too for your own use during the Mass and dinner. Those who would like to help with set-up, we can meet at the south parking lot of STM at 1:30 pm and travel to Huber Sod Farm together. For more information see the bulletin board case at the front entrance vestibule of the church or call Lynn Tabion ~ 972-3719. MAPS TO HUBER SOD FARM ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH OFFICE.

Fall Festival ~ St. Ann’s Parish (of Black Oak) 6025

West 25th Gary, IN

Saturday, September 13th & Sunday, September 14th

The festival will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and last until midnight. There will be Las Vegas style gaming in the hall (black jack, dice game, etc.) In the Beer garden there will be live music by “Sigh’d One”. There will be kids games, food and more. On Sunday the 14th, the festival opens at 12:00 noon and will last until? In the beer garden there will be live music by “Just For Kicks”. There will also be a sit down Chicken Dinner in the hall. Raffle: 2003 Fully loaded Ford Taurus ~ Tickets are $5 each or six for $25 ~ For tickets call 219-845-2523 or e-mail us at [email protected]

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July 2003 Dear STM Parishioner: Hope you are having a wonderful summer. Enjoy the gifts of God that are so apparent at this time of the year – family, sunshine and fun! STM Elizabeth Ministry had a wonderful year last year. Just a few of our activities were:

· Elizabeth Ministry continued with our ministry to those who have lost a child through child death or miscarriage by hosting, along with Our Lady of Grace in Highland, a Rosary using the Mys-teries of Light. This beautiful prayer service was well attended, especially considering the win-try weather.

· Elizabeth Ministry lead one of the weekly Lenten Stations of the Cross with readings that fo-cused on the Women of the Gospel. The readings were inspirational and appreciated by those who attended.

· In an effort to expand our service to mothers in need, STM and OLG’s Elizabeth Ministries joined together to begin visits to St. Monica’s home for pregnant teens in Dyer. We visit the young women the second Thursday of the month for an hour in the evening for prayer and fellowship. We have given much-needed housekeeping gifts to several of the moms from that home who have moved on with their lives.

· Elizabeth Ministry continued to pray the Rosary before meetings for all mothers, distributed Bap-tismal gift bags to parishioners, provided “Kid’s Try” books and toys for the children during Mass, and facilitated a Lenten Collection for various family centered agencies in our Diocese.

· Elizabeth Ministry is also going virtual! Before this fall, we should have a few pages about our ministry and activities on STM’s website at www.stm.bciinternet.com. Check us out!

Elizabeth Ministry is opened to all women of our parish. You are welcome to join us at our first meet-ing of the new school year, which will be September 17, 2003. Elizabeth Ministry meets every third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. We start in the Chapel to pray the Rosary, and then move into the Parish Conference room for our meeting. Childcare is provided. Join us, pray for us, attend our sponsored activities. Our aim is to serve the needs of mothers in our parish – so come, be a part of this fulfilling ministry. In Christ: Kathy Espíritu, STM Elizabeth Ministry Leader (219.924.9212)

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul

“PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION BY HELPING THE POOR” …..become a Vincentian. New members are always wel-come. The “Adult Conference” meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the Parish Confer-ence Room (Aug. 14 & 28). The “Youth Conference” meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays in the Parish Conference Room at 1:00 pm (Aug. 10 & 24).

Catch the Franciscan Spirit

The Secular Franciscan Order is a community of Catholic men and women in the world who seek to pattern their lives after Christ in the Spirit of Frances. You are invited to “come and see”. We would love to meet you. For more information contact: Sharon Mamalejo, SFO ~ Formation Director ~ Our Lady of Lourdes Fraternity ~ 219-836-8607

Has God gifted you with musical talents? We are looking for a volunteer parishioner(s) with keyboard skills to play for 8:00 am weekday Mass in the chapel (until school begins). We are also seeking new members for our funeral choir. Quite often many people at our funerals are either too grief-stricken to sing, or not familiar with our songs. Having a choir there to sing adds a great deal of beauty to these liturgies. Funeral liturgies occur at 10:00 am. If you can help by playing at some/all weekday Masses, or by singing for Funeral Masses, please give it some prayerful consid-eration. Interested individuals should contact Angie Lorandos or the parish office at (219) 836-8610.

MARKET DAY Pick up will be Monday, August 11, 2003, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the gym. Internet orders due by noon Friday, August 8, 2003. Proceeds to benefit the Athletic Department of STMS.

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SAINT THOMAS MOREAug 03, 2003 · 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM BNI DRAMA DEPT CAR WASH ~ NORTH LOT SUNDAY, August 10 1:15 pm SVDP Youth Group ~ Conference Room 2:30 pm Padre Pio Cenacle ~ Chapel