WELCOME TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ......PRAYER --attend Stations of the Cross, Eucharistic Adoration or daily Mass, take time to read the Bible, pray for family or special intentions,

WELCOME TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Website: www.stmichaelparish.life Page 2 February 23, 2020

Community, Personnel & On-Going Information PARISH OFFICE STAFF

Pastor………………………………………..322-4505, ext. 8220 Rev. Martin J Dobrzynski ….….. [email protected] Permanent Deacon…………………………..322-4505, ext. 8284 Deacon Ron Pyle.... .……..…[email protected] Executive Secretary…………………………322-4505, ext. 8220 Mrs. Monica Wantuch…...…[email protected] Director of Liturgy & Music………………..322-4505, ext. 8227 Miss Debbie Mangione….…[email protected] Pastoral Associate………………………………….322-4505, ext. 8241 Mrs. Janice Gatons………..…[email protected] Finance/Accounting Services Manager……..322-4505, ext. 8226 Mrs. Jesica Cherry.…………[email protected] Campus Facilities Coordinator..…………….322-4505, ext. 8232 Mr. Rick Gilbert………...……[email protected] Bulletin Editor/Clerical Assistant…………...322-4505, ext. 8239 Mrs. Rhonda Haddad……….…[email protected] Accounting Clerk……………………………322-4505, ext. 8234 Mrs. Fran Hintz…………...….…[email protected] Communications Coordinator…….…….…..322-4505, ext. 8263 Mr. Steven Koontz……….…[email protected] Head Sacristan ………...……..……….…….322-4505, ext. 8228 Mrs. Loretta DePrez…………[email protected]

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Office Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday and by appointment Phone:…………...322-4505 Fax…………...322-4508 Email………………………………[email protected] Website………………………………..www.stmichaelparish.life

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL

Office Hours: 8:00 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Friday Phone…………...322-4531 Fax…………..322-1710 Website………………………..www.stmichaelparish.life/school

Principal Miss Colleen Kennedy………[email protected] School Executive Assistant Mrs. Karen Rapacz…………[email protected]

FAITH FORMATION

Office Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Monday & Thursday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM & 5:30-8:00 PM Tuesday & Wednesday Friday by appointment Phone ………….322-3077 Fax.…….…...322-1710 .

Director of Religious Education Miss Jessica Yoder……………[email protected] Administrative Assistant Mrs. Mary Jo [email protected]

Traditional Classes………Tuesday or Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM Good Shepherd Classes……….………...Tuesday 6:00-7:30 PM Sunday Family Classes……….....Once a month 9:30-11:00 AM

SATURDAY LITURGY SUNDAY LITURGY Vigil: 5:00 PM 7:30, 9:30 11:30 AM DAILY LITURGY HOLYDAY LITURGY Weekdays 7:00 AM See page 15 of the bulletin for Saturday 8:00 AM Holy Day Mass Schedule.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesdays, 1:00-6:00 PM, in the chapel.

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Sacrament of Penance...Saturday 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Baptisms...Fir st time parents at St. Michael must attend a Baptism Prep session before the baptism date can be scheduled. Please call Janice at 322-4505, ext. 8241 to schedule the prep session and/or baptism date. Marriage….The bride, groom or their parents/grandparents must be active registered members of the parish for at least one year prior to reserving a date for the wedding. The diocese requires that arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of the wedding date in order for the proper personal, spiritual and liturgical preparations of the couple to be completed. Sacrament of the Sick...Please call the office until 4:00 PM. After 4:00 PM, please call 322-6623 Monday-Friday and anytime on the weekend. Anointing of the Sick is celebrated on the third Saturday of each month at the 8:00 AM Mass in the chapel.

BULLETIN DEADLINE Monday prior to the Sunday printing 12:00 PM (Noon). Holidays have exceptions. Please submit potential bulletin articles by email to [email protected] or in print form to the office or by fax to 219.322.4508. PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Daniel Price………………………….....................…….…..Chair Cynthia Morley……………………………………….Vice Chair Lee Ann Egan…………………...Spirituality & Worship Liaison Barbara Anderson……………….Peace & Social Justice Liaison Kathleen Lakatos………………….….Parish Life Assoc. Liaison Thomas Molnar……………….………….…..Parish Life Liaison Devin Sanders…...………Spirituality & Worship Assoc. Liaison Jack Velazquez………………….…..Stewardship Assoc. Liaison John Zaborske…………....Peace & Social Justice Assoc. Liaison Linda Kinzer …………………...Education & Formation Liaison James Prasopoulos……...Education & Formation Assoc. Liaison Lynn Schmitt…………………….………….Stewardship Liaison Joseph Tomaszewski……………………………………At Large Jeffrey Cox……………………………………………..Secretary Rev. Martin Dobrzynski……………………………….…..Pastor Deacon Ron Pyle……………………………..Permanent Deacon

St. Michael Parish 1 E. Wilhelm St. Schererville, IN 46375


From the Pastor’s Desk Being Different. Being different in society today is seen as a good thing. Being the same as everyone else is seen as conformity and thus a lack of creativity. Creativity becomes a virtue in this perception of how things should be. At closer look, however, we see a society that thrives on sameness presented in different ways. The continual reduction of local eateries that once were a symbol of our region’s uniqueness, like the Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso, being replaced by chain restaurants that appear to be local but are the same in other places, is a sign of this trend. So, it is interesting to observe the social calls for being different, belonging to this social group or that, and the powerful effect of still being the same. Indeed, we could see that the marketing of being different and identifying with one social/sexual group or another is also convenient for advertisers who can better target their audience and thus increase profits. You and I are called to be different but not in some self-reliant way or by social pressure to identify ourselves as different but by God. In the scripture today, the theme of being “set apart” is very apparent. You and I are really meant to be different together. We are set apart to be holy, like our Creator, our Father. This is not like what the world considers different, which can set up a conflict between the reality of one’s body, how we were created, and how one feels, emotions which in fact we often create consciously or subconsciously. This difference, we are called to, is in our very essence; it is in creation itself. We, our ancestors, our first parents, fractured that original union with God and Jesus healed it again on our behalf. Now, it’s not easy to be set apart. Indeed, we cannot do this on our own. We need Jesus as our helper and guide. We need to hear his Word regularly to be strengthened, to know what we are called to be. Today we are challenged by that Word, to be faithful to spouse and family; not to be fooled that the difference the world promises is really sameness. We are challenged to forgive, to not contribute even in a personal way, to the violence we experience around us. Our difference lies in our ability to allow God to unite both our true created selves with feelings and emotions shaped by the true Word of God handed down to us by the Apostles through the church that Christ established. He established it to ensure that we can be truly different than the world and so be recognized as children of God, brothers and sisters of Christ. Christ, the living Word, who is the only bridge that makes it possible for us to be in God and so to be like God, Father, Son and Spirit.

Lent begins this coming Wednesday, February 26th! Be ready!

Decide what you are going to do extra during Lent and what you will sacrifice or “fast” from during Lent.

MAKE ROOM FOR GOD: MAKE YOURSELF HUNGRY FOR HIS PRESENCE

Don’t forget to plan on coming to our parish's Lenten Mission (retreat) The evenings of March 8, 9, 10


Spirituality and Worship Commission Commission Members: Director of Liturgy, Art & Environment, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality, Lectors, Music, Sacristan, Altar Servers, Cross Bearers, Prayer Ministry, RCIA, Ministers of Care, Deer Creek/Clarendale Ministers

Eucharistic Adoration, February 26th, in the Chapel, 1:00-6:00 PM.

Bradley A. Zamora is a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and since September 2015 has served as the Director of Liturgy and Chairperson and Instructor in the Department of Liturgy and Music at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary. He also serves as the Director of International Students. Ordained a priest for the Archdio-cese of Chicago on May 17, 2014, he served for three years as the Associate Pastor and

the Director of Liturgy at Holy Name Cathedral while simultaneously, for two years, also serving at the seminary. Fr. Brad is a member of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (DMMD Division), a board member of the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, and an associate member of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. In addition, Fr. Brad is also on the national speaking team for CATECHUMENEON (catechumeneon.com). Other important things you need to know about him is that he has a love of liturgy and music but also a love of tacos and really any sort of Mexican food because, well, he is Mexican and his family (he has 3 brothers and a sister) makes the best food. He likes everything there is to music, whether creating, playing or listening to it. His priestly "style" is unrivaled by many as evidenced by his extensive hoodie collection and the boldly patterned socks he tends to wear. Fr. Bradley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago and a Master of Divinity and Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. He is also a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Ministry.

Fr. Bradley Zamora Director of Liturgy

Mundelein Seminary

St. Michael Parish Mission 2020 March 8, 9, 10—7:00 p.m.-8:30 PM

Seasons of Discipleship

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process by which one becomes Christian. The RCIA process calls those people who have not been baptized, are of another faith tradition or have only received the Sacrament of Baptism to prepare to enter fully into the Catholic Faith. Please call Janice at 322.4505, ext. 8241 for more information. Submitted by Janice Gatons

Break Open the Word

If you would like to “Break Open the Word,” discuss what happens at Sunday Mass: music, readings, what the priest does, etc., please join Carol Schiessle after the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass in the St. Amand room during Lent for about an hour. No commitment. Attend one or attend all. It’s your choice.

Hope to see you there.


Spirituality and Worship Commission

PARISH LENTEN PROJECT

During Lent, there are three words that come mind: Prayer, Sacrifice, and Almsgiving. These words remind us of what Jesus did for us. Would you like to become more like Christ? To help keep the season in our lives, there are ribbons representing the above three words on tables in the Gathering Space. As you come to Mass each week, please take a ribbon corresponding to your Lenten deed and tie it to the cross. Here are some examples for you to consider. PRAYER --attend Stations of the Cross, Eucharistic Adoration or daily Mass, take time to read the Bible, pray for family or special intentions, pray the rosary, visit church. SACRIFICE--give up sweets, that special cup of coffee, television, movies, or computer time, put the phone away during meal times, limit Facebook time, etc. Sacrifices can also be that one thing you don't want to do but should. ALMSGIVING (Offering)--donate money, food, or other needed items to a charitable organization, participate in Operation Rice Bowl, give your time and talent to someone or group in need. Submitted by Judy Hisick

Decorate the Church for Lent

February 25th at 6:30 PM

Lenten Season Reflection Books Available After All Masses This

Weekend

Adult and children books are available in English only. Reflections in the Lenten Season Books run Feb. 26th-April 12th. A $1 donation is appreciated.

Stations of the Cross Following in Jesus’ footsteps, each of us is invited to “Take up your cross and follow me.” This very powerful and moving spiritual pilgrimage can be experienced every Friday during Lent at 12:00 PM and 7:30 PM in the church. In the spirit of fellowship and formation, all Lay Ministers are invited to travel the Stations of the Cross together as a way to express your devotion to God and your commitment to your ministry. To facilitate this experience, some suggested dates and times are listed below.

February 28th, 7:30 PM Altar Servers Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus RADIATE Youth Ministry Eucharistic Ministers Senior GEMS

March 6th, 7:30 PM Rebuilding Hope Mission Team Pastoral Council Members Labor of Love Ministers Money Counting Ministry Gardener Ministry Boy/Girl Scouts

March 13th, 7:30 PM Faith Formation Catechists/Assistants RCIA Team Members Art & Environment Ministers Sacristans Rebuilding Hope Mission Team

March 20th, 7:30 PM Welcoming Ministry Hospitality Ministers Respect Life Ministers Good Samaritans Comforting Chefs Visitation Ministry

March 27th, 7:30 PM Lectors Parish School Advisory Board HSA Sports Advisory Committee Music Ministers Festival Committee

April 3rd, 7:30 PM Ministers of Care Ministry of Consolation & Hope Parish Nurses Health & Spirituality Committee Cross Bearers


Tuesday February 25 1:00 PM Burning of the Palms-SMS 6:30 PM Burning of the Palms-Faith Formation

Ash Wednesday February 26 7:00 AM Mass with distribution of ashes 8:55 AM School Mass with distribution of ashes 1:00-6:00 PM Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 PM Mass with distribution of ashes

Friday February 28 Noon Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross

Saturday February 29 Normal Mass & Confession Schedule

Sunday March 1 Normal Mass Schedule 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Pancake Breakfast

Tuesday March 3 6:30 PM Faith Formation - Stations of the Cross (Grades 5-8) Everyone is invited

Wednesday March 4 1:00 PM SMS – Stations of the Cross (Grades 6-8) Everyone is invited 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:30 PM Faith Formation - Stations of the Cross (Grades 5-8) Everyone is invited

Friday March 6 Noon Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross

Saturday March 7 Normal Mass & Confession Schedule

Sunday March 8 Normal Mass Schedule Coffee & Donuts After All Masses 7:00-8:30 PM Parish Mission

Monday March 9 7:00-8:30 PM Parish Mission

Tuesday March 10 7:00-8:30 PM Parish Mission

Wednesday March 11 1:00 PM SMS – Stations of the Cross (Grades 4-5) Everyone is invited 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday March 13 10:30 AM Children’s Communal Penance Service (Grades 3-8) Everyone is invited Noon Stations of the Cross 4:00 PM K of C Fish Fry 4:00-5:30 PM Confessions 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross 8:15 PM Mass followed by All Night Eucharistic Adoration 9:15 PM Confessions

NIGHT OF LOVE-EUCHARISTIC ADORATION THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT

Saturday March 14 Midnight Confessions 4:00 AM Confessions 7:00 AM Confessions 8:00 AM Mass Normal Mass & Confession Schedule

Sunday March 15 Normal Mass Schedule

Tuesday March 17 6:30 PM Faith Formation - Stations of the Cross (Grades 1-4) Everyone is invited

Wednesday March 18 1:00 PM SMS – Stations of the Cross (Grades 2–3) Everyone is invited 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 PM COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE




Wednesday March 25 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Exposition & Adoration of Blessed Sacrament




Tuesday March 31 7:00 PM COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE

Wednesday April 1 1:00 PM SMS – Stations of the Cross (Grades K-1) Everyone is invited 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday April 3 Noon Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross

Saturday April 4 8:00 AM Mass in chapel 9:00 AM Art & Environment Set-Up 2:30-4:30 PM Individual Confessions 5:00 PM Vigil Mass for Palm Sunday

All Palm Sunday Masses will begin in St. Patrick Hall with the Blessing of Palms & Procession into Church

Sunday April 5 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Mass

Wednesday April 8 9:00 AM Living Stations of the Cross 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:30 PM Living Stations of the Cross Everyone is invited

Lenten Schedule


Holy Thursday April 9 7:00 AM Morning Prayer Service 10:30 AM Chrism Mass at Holy Angels Cathedral 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:30 PM - Midnight Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Meditation in St. Patrick Hall 11:45 PM Night Prayer in St. Patrick Hall

Good Friday April 10 7:00 AM Morning Prayer Service Parish Office Closes at Noon Noon Stations of the Cross around Mt. Calvary

1:30 PM Good Friday Liturgy 7:00 PM Taizé Prayer Service

Holy Saturday April 11 8:00 AM Morning Prayer Service with Anointing of the Elect 9:00 AM Blessing of First Foods of Easter 8:00 PM Easter Vigil Service

Easter Sunday April 12 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Mass

Easter Monday April 13 7:00 AM Mass Parish Office is Closed

Spirituality and Worship Commission

THE LENTEN FAST Ash Wednesday:

This day is commemorated by fasting and abstinence from meat.

Lenten Fridays: These days are marked by the discipline

of abstinence from meat.

The Lenten Fast is a fast of penance. Our self-denial is a way of emphasizing our

dependence on God.

THE PASCHAL FAST

“The Paschal Fast must be kept sacred. It should be celebrated everywhere on Good Friday, and where possible

should be prolonged throughout Holy Saturday.” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy #110)

Good Friday through Holy Saturday: These days are marked by fasting and abstinence from meat. Please note that these days are not part of Lent or the Lenten Fast.

The Paschal Fast is a fast of anticipation. The observance of this most ancient fast is a solemn

way to prepare ourselves for the reception of the Easter Communion.

HOW DO WE FAST? The customary fast: This fast allows for only one full meal to be taken during the day. Two smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength according to one’s needs. Eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.

The fast of the early church: This fast begins upon rising. No meals are taken until the customary work day (5:00 PM) is ended. A glass of juice may be taken in the morning and simple liquids, such as water, coffee and tea during the day. The fast ends with a brief prayer followed by an adequate meal. For many this may work as a more natural way to fast.

Age Guidelines for fasting: Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday and who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday.

HOW DO WE ABSTAIN? Traditional abstinence: This is the practice of refraining from meat and meat products. Abstinence as penance:` Entering fully into the spirit of the Lenten Fast and the Paschal Fast, we are also encouraged to abstain from other foods, practices or activities.

Age guidelines for abstinence: Abstinence is to be practiced by all who are 14 years of age and older.

Prepared by the Office of Worship, Diocese of Gary


Education and Formation Commission Commission Members: Director of Religious Education, School Principal, Sport/School Advisory Board/HSA Representatives, Marriage Prep, Baptismal Prep, Adult Catholic Education, RADIATE Youth Ministry, Bible Study

WE HAD A GREAT NIGHT OF GAMES IN THE GYM! FROM FUN & FRIENDS TO FAITH & FOOD!

All High Schoolers are invited to our Radiate Night-we have a great night planned just for you! Radiate teens are coming together to make this next gathering a special one for you! Don’t miss out! See you on Sunday, February 23rd, 6:00-8:00 PM in St. Patrick Hall. Also, mark your calendars for our other gatherings: March 15th: 6:00-8:00 PM in St. Patrick Hall March 22nd: 6:00-8:00 PM in St. Patrick Hall

TAPT Retreat (Teens Are Praying Together) March 27th-29th at Camp Lawrence.

Sign up individually at www.garyoyya.org/tapt.

For more information and text updates: 81010 @radiate. Any questions, please feel free to contact Jeannine Quigley 219-775-5356. Submitted by Jeannine Quigley

FAITH

FORMATION

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23rd: Family Session 9:30-11:00 AM 25th: Traditional/Good Shepherd Classes 6:00-7:30 PM 26th: Ash Wednesday Traditional Classes-Early Dismissal 6:00-6:45 PM

february CALENDAR

LAST WEEK TO HELP SMS Please remember to turn in your Strack & Van Til receipts. The more receipts we collect, the more educational materials and equipment the school will earn. Promotion ends March 2nd.

ADULT EDUCATION SERIES

GENESIS TO JESUS

Wednesdays, March 4th-May 27th

Last Weekend to Register After 5:00 PM, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM Masses and before 11:30 AM Mass

Cost: $20.00

Submitted by Janice Gatons


For Those Who Have Died…

Joseph Evanich

James Biesen

Life has changed, not ended

Commission Members: Ministry of Consolation and Hope, Good Samaritans, Pastoral Care, Respect Life, Health & Spirituality Committee, Parish Nurse Ministry, Rebuilding Hope Mission Team, Labors of Love

Peace & Social Justice Commission

Kristin Finley, Patricia Klucker , Kay Parker, Allison Yohler, Otis Cochran, Charles Cary, David Sarros, Beth Ann Brown, Judith Marshall, Tina Serna, Dianna Donnell, Jen Mei Dorris, Mark Biegel, Evelyn Mathews, Zbigniew Sochacki, Pam Weber, Jennifer Potchen, Kathleen Lundquist, Marie Mosher, Harmanie Morris and all those in need of the healing touch of God.

Life is precious; handle with prayer.

Placing the name of a loved one or yourself in the bulletin Prayer List can be done through Monica at 322-4505, ext. 8220 in the parish office. The names are placed in the bulletin for a period of four weeks after which time they are either removed

or placed in the Book of Intentions in the Chapel. In praying for a sick person, we show our solidarity with that person and we remind ourselves to do all that is within our power to help in the healing done through our Lord, Jesus Christ.

St. Michael’s parishioners are in bold, italic print.

Welcome the Newly Baptized

Charlotte Ellen Banske Leah Jane Morgan

We are here to assist anyone with temporary help. If you know someone from Schererville, Dyer, or St. John who could use help with their NIPSCO bill, rent, or groceries, please have that person in need (due to privacy act) call 322-4505, ext. 8250 and leave a message. s

Everyone is Welcome to Attend Alpha! Tuesday, Feb. 25th, 7-9pm

In St. Patrick Hall

Yes, it’s Fat Tuesday, and we’ll celebrate in Alpha style! Our video topic this week is, “How Does God Guide Us?” We’ll discuss the various ways in which God guides people, and some of the things in life that make it hard to follow God’s direction. We’ll also hear a variety of insights from people around the globe.

Alpha is for anybody. Come and see if it’s for you.

Call Carol, 219-765-8600, for more info and/or to sign up. It’s never too late to join us. Submitted by Carol Slager

Education and Formation Commission


Peace & Social Justice Commission

Parish Life Commission Members: Welcoming Ministry, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, Festival Committee, Comforting Chefs, Senior GEMS, Boy Scouts of America

Today, February 23rd 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

St. Patrick Hall Everyone is Welcome

This event will feature many informational tables regarding various aspects of our health for families of all ages.

Free Health screenings will also be available. Sponsored by Health & Spirituality Committee

Looking to Participate? Come and Discern Where You Can Offer Your Gifts!

February 27th & March 5th 7:00-8:30 in St. Patrick Hall

We are seeking dedicated parishioners who want to participate more in the parish. The following Councils and Committees are looking for members:

Parish Pastoral Council Finance Committee Home & School Committee

School Advisory Committee Sports Advisory Committee Faith Formation Advisory Committee

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Mindful Chair Exercise Friday Mornings 9:00-10:00 AM

St. Patrick Hall Cost is $5 per session

40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER CAMPAIGN

40 Days for Life Prayer Campaign sponsored by Lake County Right To Life will begin on February 26th (Ash Wednesday) and will continue until April 5th (Palm Sunday). If you are still trying to think of something special to do for Lent and if you would like to take part in this 40 Days for Life Campaign, consider joining other pro-lifers "on the hill" at Planned Parenthood in Merrillville anytime between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM to pray for the end of abortion. If you cannot participate at Planned Parenthood perhaps you would be able to attend Adoration on Wednesdays, 1:30 - 6:00 PM or just praying and fasting in your own home. Submitted by Cathy Bartczak


Parish Life

Bakers Needed

Desserts needed for Fish Fry on March 13th

cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies pies

or your specialty

Senior

GEMS

Fun

All those 50+ are invited to join us on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 10:00 AM in St. Patrick Hall for some fun and conversation. FAT TUESDAY CELEBRATION at 10:00 AM on Feb. 25th. Please bring a white elephant gift to play BINGO and a dish for the potluck. Submitted by Carol Rusich

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 12177 FUNDRAISER March 5th at Portillo’s in Merrillville

11:00 AM-8:00 PM

Please come to support our Knights of Columbus Council 12177 “PORTILLO’s for GOOD” fundraiser. Bring the flyer which will be in next week’s bulletin or just say “KofC fundraiser” at time of order. Make sure your receipt states “FUNDRAISER.” All orders, dine-in, carry out, and drive thru will qualify for our 20% credit. All proceeds will benefit the charities we support as part of our parish community. Portillo’s address is 555 East 81st Ave, Merrillville. We sincerely thank the Portillo’s Restaurant Organization for their generosity in sponsoring this event on our behalf as a qualifying charitable organization. Note: “please do not distribute flyer in the restaurant or in parking lot as it may void our proceeds.” Hope to see you there! Submitted by Jerry Bromley


Parish Life While on the internet, type: smile.amazon.com. Type St. Michael Church Schererville. Be certain to include Schererville. In the future, you must remember to type: smile.amazon.com for the donation process. If you have any questions, please contact Marty Lucas at 219-789-6970. Thank you for supporting St. Michael Parish.

MENU COST

Sausage Links and Eggs Country Potatoes

Juice, Milk, and Coffee And All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes

Adults: $7.00 Children Under 13 : $5.00

Toddlers 5 and under: Free

Sunday, March 1, 2020

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM St. Patrick Hall

Get out of the cold!

Enjoy our famous Pancake Breakfast

Support the Good Works of the

Knights of Columbus!


STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

February 16, 2020

Adult $15,483.79 EFTs* $490.00 Children $28.31 Loose $716.14 Education $5,415.00

Total Weekly Offering $22,133.24

*Electronic Funds Transfer

Stewardship & Parish Administration Commission Commission Members: Finance Council, Gardener Ministry, Education Foundation, Cemetery Committee, Campus Facility Coordinator, Stewardship

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Please consider supporting our education endeavors at St. Michael Parish through the

St. Michael Education Foundation with a Memorial Donation.

Your gift will be listed here and acknowledged to the family or individual you memorialize.

Living Memorial - Anniversary Memorial - Deceased Memorial

Directors of the Foundation Rev. Martin J. Dobrzynski, Pastor

Colleen Kennedy, Principal Dr. Ed Udani, Secretary

Kenneth Bohling, Patrick Cusick, Don Doffin, Julie Hudec, Hal Slager, Joe Townsend,

Donna Velez

Look for us on the website: www.stmichaelparish.life.

Love your enemies and pray for those who irritate you.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 Genesis to Jesus Registration After 7:30 & 9;30 AM Masses & Before 11:30 AM Mass Lenten Reflection Books Available After All Masses Health Fair 8:30-11:30 AM Family Session 9:30 AM RCIA 9:30 AM Radiate 6:00 PM Rosary is said after 7:00 AM Weekday Mass Except Tuesday after OLPH Devotions MONDAY FEBRUARY 24 Cleaning of the Church 8:30 AM Centering Prayer 6:00 PM Catholic Bible Study 7:00 PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 GEMS 10:00 AM Burning of the Palms 1:00 & 6:00 PM Good Shepherd/Traditional Classes 6:00 PM Alpha Series 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26 ASH WEDNESDAY Masses 7:00 AM, 8:55 AM & 7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration 1:00-6:00 PM Traditional Classes 6:00-6:45 PM THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27 Bell Choir Practice 5:30 PM Bereavement Session 7:00 PM Cantor/Choir Practice 7:00 PM Grief Support 7:00 PM FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 Mindful Chair Exercise 9:00 AM Stations of the Cross 12:00 & 7:30 PM WOW 7:00 PM SATURDAY FEBRUARY 29 Confessions 3:30-4:30 PM

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* St. Stephen Martyr Women’s Club, Merrillville, is hosting a Pierogi Fundraiser. Orders will be taken March 7th-April 3rd. Pick up will be on Apr il 5th. Pierogi-$5 a dozen Fruit Pierogi & Cheese Blintzes-$6 a dozen

* The Good Shepherd Council of the Knights of Columbus will host a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Mar. 11th, 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at Our Lady of Consolation Vamos Hall, 8303 Taft St. Merrillville. The menu will consist of the fol-lowing: Corned Beef and Cabbage, Soup, Salad, Vegetable, Bread, Butter, Beverage, and Ice Cream (while quantities last). Advanced tickets are $12 from a Good Shepherd Knight, $14 at the door, Preteen $5. Preschool is FREE. Carry Outs are available. For more information, please contact Jack at 219-365-1505.

St. Stephen Martyr Women’s Club is having an AYCE Soup & Salad Dinner on March 7th, 5:00-7:00 PM in Jacob Hall located at 5920 Waite St., Merrillville. The cost is $8 per person.

The Saint Pope John Paul II Council 16008 Knights of Columbus is hosting a fundraiser for the Safe Haven Baby Box on March 7th at St. James Parish Hall, 9640 Kennedy Avenue, Highland. The time of the event is 6:00-11:00 PM and cost is $20/person if you purchase before March 1st which includes a homemade dinner buffet, silent auction and the opportunity to meet CEO & Founder Monica Kelsey of Safe Haven Baby Box. Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.com. Search Safe Haven or you can send money to St. James Parish Office, Attn: KofC. Any questions, please contact Chris Vickery, 219-743-6753.

’ She hid her secret for 26 years. She knew in her heart that God had forgiven her for the abortion, but she could not forgive herself. She thought she deserved to go to hell. Rachel's Vineyard is a program for individuals who are experiencing the post-abortion trauma of stress, guilt, and shame. It brings hope and healing. Northwest Indiana retreat - March 6th-8th. Contact 219-552-2944 or [email protected]. Website: www.helpafterabortion.net

St. Matthias in Crown Point will host a Mardi Gras Family Fun Fair on Feb. 25th, 5:00-7:00 PM. The event will feature games, prizes, a King & Queen contest and meals starting at $5. Bring the whole family and enjoy the evening out on Fat Tuesday. For more information, please contact the parish office at 219-663+2201 or [email protected].

This support group encompasses Alzheimer’s / Dementia, Cancer, Stroke or other adult care respon-sibilities and is open to family and friends looking for compassion and information sharing. We embrace the premise of “Honor thy Father and thy Mother.” The next meeting is Feb. 23rd at Franciscan Health Hospital in Dyer in the Blessed Mother Conference room at 2:00PM. Facilitators Jim & Pat Koeling can be contacted at 219-365-3898 or (toll free help line) 1-888-303-0180 for more information.

* / FCSLA Jr. Branch 58 along with St John the Baptist School PHYRE Ministry will be having a Chili Cook Off/Tasting and All You Can Eat Soup Dinner on March 18th, 4:00-7:00 PM in the St. John Mural Room, 1844 Lincoln Ave. Whiting. Adults $7, Children/Seniors $6. Dinner includes: soup, salad, bread, drink and dessert. Carry outs available. There will also be an Ethnic Bake Sale featur-ing nut rolls and roshky. Come early for best selection!

*40 Lake County Right To Life would like to invite you to our 40 Days For Life Kick Off event on Feb. 25th at Our Lady of Consolation in the Vamos Hall t 8303 Taft St, Merrillville at 6:00 PM. Come and hear some great speakers and hear what is going on at Planned Parenthood in order to prepare for 40 the Days for Life Campaign. You are invited to bring food and drinks to share!

* The Share Foundation is looking for new campers to join the camp program at Camp Sharing Meadows! This unique Catholic camp held in LaPorte is for adults with disabilities (ages 18 & older). There are openings for monthly weekend overnight mini-camps and weekly residential summer camps at subsidized prices. For more information, please call the Share Foundation office at 219-778-2585 or www.campsharingmeadows.org.

* St. Thomas More Holy Name Society is having a Lenten Fish Fry and Raffle on March 6th, 4:30-7:30 PM in STM Gym. Adult dinners are $10. Dinner includes battered/baked cod or shrimp, French fries, bread & butter, coffee, cole slaw, salad and beets. Pop, milk, desserts, beer & wine will be available.


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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 5:00 PM Victoria Gargas SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 AM Patrick Carlay 9:30 AM St. Michael Parish 11:30 AM Carmella Adducci Carol Jakubowicz MONDAY FEBRUARY 24 7:00 AM All Souls TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 7:00 AM George & Marlene Sarros WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26 ASH WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM All Souls 8:55 AM All Souls 7:00 PM All Souls

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27 7:00 AM Wayne Sherrick FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 7:00 AM Sharon Kras SATURDAY FEBRUARY 29 8:00 AM All Souls 5:00 PM Gary “Skip” Rice SUNDAY MARCH 1 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 AM Robert Ayersman, Sr Rose Paratore 9:30 AM St. Michael Parish 11:30 AM Louis Origel indicates deceased

T W (Readings for March 1, 2020, the First Sunday of Lent)

I. Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 The Lord God created Adam and Eve and set them in the garden of Eden. They had all they needed, but the serpent tempted them and they disobeyed God’s command.

II. Romans 5:12-19 Just as through Adam’s disobedience all became sinners, through Christ’s obedience all shall become just.

III. Matthew 4:1-11 After Jesus fasted for forty days and nights in the desert, the devil tempted Him in three ways. Through all these, Jesus resisted temptation and remained faithful to the Lord God. When the devil left, the angels came and ministered to Jesus.

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