Thus says the Lord: “You shall not molest or oppress an alien,
for you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt.”
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Ex 22:20 St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church
8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
Mission Statement : The Roman Catholic Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes and invites
every person to join us on our journey in faith and celebration. With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through
Sacred Scripture and Tradition, we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all, especially in loving service to those in need.
As part of the Universal Church, we affirm the dignity of every person. All this we do to give glory and honor to God.
Pastoral Staff
Pastor .......................... Reverend Michael J. Yadron, KCHS; Ext. 312
[email protected]
Associate Pastor...............................Reverend Ted J. Mauch; Ext. 314
[email protected]
Senior Deacon............................................ Dr. Napoleon Tabion, OFS
Deacons ................................................................ David Kapala, KHS
............................................................................ Joseph Stodola, KHS
......................................................................... Daniel Zurawski, KHS
Director of Finance ........................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330
Pastoral Care Coordinator.......................... Madeleine Moya; Ext. 313
Director of Music......................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 338
Director of Religious Education .................... Emily Hackett; Ext. 332
Director of Development ................................ Amanda King; Ext. 342
Parish Office Staff
Hours: Mon-Friday 8:00 am-8:00 pm • Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Web Site.......................................................... www.stm-church.com
Email address .................................. [email protected]
Email address for bulletin ...................... [email protected]
Office Phone………. 836-8610
Office Fax ....................836-9185
Bulletin Editor ..................................................... Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309
Daytime Receptionist........................................ Susan Strain; Ext. 310
Evening Receptionist .................................... Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310
Building Maintenance…………………………Dale Slosser 836-8610
Pastoral Ministries
Environment & Art ............................................. Jean Bados 836-8610
Eucharistic Ministers ................................... Carole Mackey 808-9732
Hospitality/Greeters ................................... Chris Shearman 923-1419
Lectors ...................................................... William McDunn 922-9459
Nursery ..................................................Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079
St. Vincent de Paul ................................. Michael Martinelli 836-8610
Vocations Committee ...................................... Mary Kochis 322-7262
2014-2015 Pastoral Council Members
Leslie Dernulc.................................................................. Joe Dubczak
Christi Kordeck......................................................... Michael Korfiatis
Mary Kretz................................................................... Jim Landowski
Paul Liszewski, Chairperson............................................ Bill McDunn
Jesse Montenegro ..............................................................Joe O’Brien
Cindy Thompson ......................................................... Ruth Yothment
St. Thomas More School
Pre-School through 8th Grade
Office Hours: Monday– Friday ~ 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Web Site........................................................... www.stm-school.com
School Phone ......... 836-9151 School Fax ..........................836-0982
President ........................................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330
Principal............................................. Chet Nordyke, KCHS; Ext. 328
Assistant Principal ......................................... Cynthia Block; Ext. 328
School Administrative Assistant……….. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328
School Reception & Office Associate………. Sandra Steele; Ext. 329
Home & School Association.................. Kris Miller; (312) 909-8156
Parish & School Offices Associate .............. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 311
Parish & School Offices Associate ................. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339
School Admissions .............................................. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309
Weis Center
8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321
Phone .....................................................................................836-2660
Fax .........................................................................................836-2655
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.
St. Thomas More Religious Education
Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday — 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday — 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Religious Education Phone ........................................................... 836-8610
Director .................................................................. Emily Hackett; Ext. 332
Administrative Assistant ...................................... Carolyn McGill; Ext. 336
Grades K through 8 ~ Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons
Formation/Education ........................................................... Barbara Topete
Parish Life ........................................................................ Elaine Herrmann
Peace & Social Justice ............................................................. Mary Silvasi
Spirituality & Worship....................................................... Kaaren Mashura
Stewardship ........................................................................... Noreen Bickel
Parish Organizations
Altar & Rosary Society .................................... Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539
Blue Army ...................................................Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779
Boy Scouts ................................................................ Curt Anglin 902-5126
Career Networking Group…………………… Christine Spencer 836-8610
Circle of Prayer………………………………..Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002
Cub Scouts .............................................................. Chris Bedenk 595-2470
Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200
Gabriel Project ............................................... Carolyn Grskovich 836-8610
Garden Club................................................................. Al Carollo 836-8268
Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544
Girl Scouts ............................................................................ Renee Whelan
Holy Name Society ..................................................... Joe Adams 865-3566
Knights of Columbus ....................................... Richard Alvarado 614-3743
K of C Columbian Squires…………………........Ralph Konkoly 588-4559
Moms’ Group .......................................................... Ann Meduga 629-6531
Oblates……………………………………………...Denise Gard 836-9115
Respect Life ............................................................ Alice Wohler 836-5337
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
Please remember St. Thomas More
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2 your Will and Estate Planning
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary
October 26, 2014
Saturday, November 1
5:30 p.m.
Fr. Mike Yadron
Sunday, November 2
6:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 Noon
SUNDAY, October 26 — Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary
Time
6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
8:00 am Dolores Erickson by Joseph Dworek Family
10:00 am Patricia S. & John J. Thomas by Maura & Michael
Rowley
12:00 pm Mike Meschede by Annette Kukoy & Family
Fr. Mike Yadron
Fr. Mike Yadron
Fr. Ted Mauch
Fr. Ted Mauch
SATURDAY, November 1
8:30 am
A. Nametek, J. Bevil
5:30 pm
B. & M. Andrzejewski, F. Beckman,
J. Bernarte, M. Caraher/ MC ~ Keith
SUNDAY, November 2
6:30 am
M. Childs, S. Donovan, D. Zuccarelli
8:00 am
E. & M. Buksa, E. Gossman, G. Kenning,
A. Korfiatis/ MC ~ Matt
10:00 am
C. & M. Osmulski, B. Sikora, D. Ayala,
V. Vasquez/ MC ~ Joey
12:00 pm
D. & K. O’Shea, E. Sopko/ MC ~ Mike
MONDAY, October 27
6:30 am Don Swingler by Carl & Deleta Siurek
8:30 am Melvin Nondorf by Wife Luella
TUESDAY, October 28 — Sts Simon & Jude
6:30 am Marilou Langer (Ann.) by Lilibeth Aniciete
8:30 am Robert Nowak (Ann.) by Wife Ann & Family
10:00 am John DeRosa (Ann.) by Family
(MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 4)
WEDNESDAY, October 29
6:30 am Mary Carrillo by Serrano Family
8:30 am Leslie Garcia by Serrano Family
THURSDAY, October 30
6:30 am Intention of Celebrant
9:00 am Cyril Moran by Wife & Daughters
FRIDAY, October 31
6:30 am Larry Tipton by Giordano Family
8:30 am Jack DeBoer by Wife Patricia DeBoer
Rose Terranova
SATURDAY, November 1 — All Saints-First Saturday
8:30 am Evelyn Alikpala (Ann.) Tabion Family
5:30 pm Deceased Members of Boniecki Family by Maicher
Family
Arthur Edward Isao
and
Virginia-Jane Sayaka
Son and Daughter of
Garrett & Kyoko Hahn
Sacrificial Offerings
SUNDAY, November 2 — All Souls Day
6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
8:00 am Delbert Henson by Wife Bernadine & Family
10:00 am Thomas Gilboe by Joyce Klisser
12:00 pm Raymond Humpfer by Duffy Family
Bulletin Articles
All bulletin articles must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance
via email to meet printing deadlines. Thank you.
October 19, 2014
Adult
Loose
Children
$ 23,074.50
$ 2,215.00
$ 250.56
TOTAL
$ 25,540.06
Propagation of Faith
Special Collection
$5,926.25
Thank you for your generosity and stewardship to our parish!
Readings for Week of October 26
Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40
Monday: Eph 4:32--5:8/Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22/Lk 6:12-16
Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9/Lk 13:22-30
Thursday: Eph 6:10-20/Lk 13:31-35
Friday: Phil 1:1-11/Lk 14:1-6
Saturday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a
Next Sunday: Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9/Jn 6:37-40
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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"The whole law and the prophets depend on these two
commandments." The law of love. That's what Jesus came to
establish. In a religious milieu that was often marked by legalism
and scrupulosity, Jesus brought a kind of freedom. He reminded us
that the laws of religion are made to serve the ultimate goal of love:
love for God and love for neighbor.
Think about the Ten Commandments. This classical summary of
God's rules for us can be divided into two types of laws. First come
the laws about loving God: have no strange gods; don't take the
Lord's name in vain; honor the Sabbath. Then come the laws about
loving our neighbor: honor your parents; don't kill; don't commit
adultery; don't steal; be honest; and don't covet your neighbor's
spouse or property. When we follow the law of love that Jesus
preaches today, all of this is taken care of.
If we loved God with our whole heart, mind, and soul, for example,
there would be no room left for false gods. There would be no
bitterness or apathy leading us to disrespect God's name or to fail to
worship him as he has asked. Similarly, if we loved our neighbors as
ourselves by following the Golden Rule, then we would naturally
respect them instead of lying, killing, coveting, or the like.
Ultimately, all the dos and don'ts of the law are just specific
guidelines describing what love looks like. This is very helpful for
those times when love doesn't come so easily to us. When we
struggle with having our heart in the right place, the Ten
Commandments give us direction. But as Jesus instructs us today,
the goal is to grow in the kind of love that naturally leads us to want
to do what's best.
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lease pray for the sick of our parish...
Joshua Alvarez
Margaret Amatulli
Doris Aurelio
Maria Aurelio
Irene Baker
Antonio Belmonte
Michael Berry
Michael Blazevich
Laverne Blumka
Michael Boston
Cheryl Bostrom
Robert Boyle
Stephany Burney
Dorothy Campbell
James Campbell
Thomas Cak
Al Carollo
Carol Carollo
Janet Cattanach
Jacqueline Morrow
Christian
Frank Coman
Vincent Corsello
Mike Curtain
Margaret Demkovich
Ann D’Orazio
Lucille Detterline
Irene Dettmer
Ann DeVoy
MaryPat Devoy
Irene Dickey
Jeanine Doescher
Alex Eiland
Sherlon Evans
John Forde
Phyllis Garber
Denise Gard
Andrea Garritano
Margaret Geary
Dorothy Giannini
Emily Gibson
Dorothy Gillespie
Jacqueleen Gonzalez
Margaret Good
Howard Gralewski
James Grunewald
Amy Hayes
Eleanore Heggi
Marie Henke
Evelyn Hennes
Marisol Hernandez
Becky Hill
Megan Homcho
Mary Jo Humpfer
Steve Izzo
Dennis Jablonski
Elizabeth Jacob
Barbara Jamrose
Stanley Jayjack
Rosemary Jerzak-Staszel
Penny Jurkash
Debbie Kaczka
Robert Kalka
James Klein, Sr.
Carol Keilman
Janet Knight
Susan Kolodziej
Miller Krizmanic
Jerome Kula
Annika LeMonier
Debbie LeMonier
Richard LaVigne
Gene Leahy
Mary Leahy
Jo Lisiniewicz
Edward Liskiewicz
Stanley Liskiewicz
Maria Lovell
Charlene Madura
Mary Manchak
Brady Martin
Jenny Mendoza
Faye Meny
Sandi Merlo
Stephanie Mueller
Olga Mihalo
Andrew Moll
Elissa Moll
David Moll
Jean Narvid
Donna Nichols
Steven Nowaczyk
Valerie O’Donnell
Danny Ogren
Emily Orosco
Christine Osmulski
Johanna Petruch
Andrew Pieczyrak
Elizabeth Pilones
Sylvester Porras
Timothy Ribble
Jackie Roach
Burt Robinson
Kristen Rubin
Ann Sardella
George Sauer
Marie Schultz
Marianne Schwartz
William Schwartz
Zachery Scriff
James Secviar
Jim Seul
Renee Shehan
Thomas Skarbek
Dennis Skarupa
Nick Skinner
Lydia Skorupa
Carolyn Smiley
Deborah Stareck
Florence Stevens
Georgianne Suto
Celine Szczepaniak
Carrie Szumelda
Barbara Szypczak
Rose Theis
Gerardo Trevino
Kathie Trudgian
Anthony Ubuane
Tony Vanden Heuvel
Raymond Vanderbok
Julia Vrbanich
Pam Wadycki
Adele Wall
Don Woszczynski
Cecilia Ziegler
Cody Ziemkowski
SUNDAY, October 26
St. Vincent De Paul Food Drive at All Masses
MONDAY, October 27
7:00 pm
Blue Army ~ Chapel
7:00 pm
Schola ~Church
7:30 pm
Knights of Columbus ~ Solar Room
TUESDAY, October 28
9:15 am
Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 p.m.) ~ Chapel
1:00 pm
Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel
6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel
7:00 pm
RCIA ~ Conference Room
WEDNESDAY, October 29
9:30 am
Bible Study ~ Conference Room
4:30 pm
Religious Education Classes (until 6:00 p.m.)
5:00 pm
RCIC ~ Conference Room
6:00 pm
Handbell Choir Practice ~ Church
THURSDAY, October 30
4:30 pm
Religious Education Classes (until 6:00 p.m.)
6:30 pm
Scripture Study ~ Conference Room
7:00 pm
All Seasons Chorale ~ Church
FRIDAY, October 31 — Happy Halloween
9:00 am
Gifts of Love & Warmth ~ Conference Room
SATURDAY, November 1
8:00 am
First Saturday Rosary ~ Church
Altar & Rosary Bazaar from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time Ends
SUNDAY, November 2
Altar & Rosary Bazaar from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Pastoral Care —Hospital Visits
In compliance with HIPAA legislation (patient privacy),
hospitals do not notify our parish about parishioner
hospitalizations unless requested to do so by the patient or
patient's family. If you or a family member are at Community
Hospital, please notify the Parish Office at (219) 836-8610.
November Nursery Schedule
The Nursery
is located in the
Bride’s Room during
the 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Mass.
Sunday, November 2
Kathy Pala & Lisa Jorsch
Sunday, November 9
Kim Cipowski & Kaaren Mashura
Sunday, November 16
Ann Harkenrider & Susie Kinsella
Sunday, November 23
Jill Bochenek & Michelle Wendlinger
Sunday, November 30
Nursery Closed —
Thanksgiving Weekend
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The Pastor’s Page
REMEMBER WHEN
Thus says the Lord:
“You shall not molest or oppress an alien,
for you were once aliens yourselves in the land of
Egypt.” (Ex 22:20)
One thing, I believe, is for certain. We all know what it feels
like to be the underdog. We have all been in positions
where we did not have a lot of power, where we had little
influence, where what we said or felt or believed did not
really matter to others.
Being underdogs, you would think, would put us more in
touch with others who are downtrodden.
Sadly, the reverse is often true.
When an underdog finally gets to have some kind of power
and/or control, that person often does not care about others
who are experiencing the same things. The only person
that former underdog cares about is himself. That person
will do everything that he can to make sure he never
experiences powerlessness again -- even if it means
making other people powerless.
The people of the Old Testament heard a strong message
from Moses reminding them that they were an oppressed
people once upon a time. Being an oppressed people, they
were called to look out for the rights of others so that they
would not oppress anyone the way that they had been
oppressed through the years.
That is a hard message to hear.
Our natural inclination is to protect ourselves and make sure
that we never suffer no matter the cost to another.
That is the way of the world in which we live.
However, we are not a part of this world. We are a people
who are longing for God's world. We are pilgrims in this
world but we must make a mark in the world that helps
people to be better.
We are called to holiness, to faithfulness, to trust.
FAITH ACTION: Do all that you can to set an example
today that inspires other people to want to help others rather
than to use others.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Feast of All Saints falls on Saturday and, thus, loses
its obligatory status. Therefore, this year, the Feast of All
Saints is not a Holy Day of Obligation. The only Mass
celebrated on that day will be the 8:30 a.m.
Mass. There will be no vigil Mass the evening
before.
COMING NEXT WEEKEND
Blest Art will be visiting our parish this coming Saturday
and Sunday, November 1st/2nd, on behalf of the Palestinian
family carvers in the Bethlehem district. The mission of
Blest Art is to support those families in the Holy Land.
For centuries, the Christians of Bethlehem district have
earned a living by carving olive wood religious art to sell it to
visiting pilgrims. Fewer pilgrims are journeying to the Holy
Land today, making it difficult for Christian artisans to
support their families by the dignified work of their hands in
the land of Christ’s birth. Because of the lack of work, there
has been a dramatic rise in Christian emigration from the
Holy Land. Christians are now less than 1% of the
population in the Holy Land.
Blest Art has helped hundreds of struggling families by
working to make it possible for Christians in the Holy Land to
maintain both their livelihood and their ancestral homes in
the land of our Lord.
When Blest Art visits our parish they will have handcarved Nativity sets, statues of many sizes, last suppers,
crosses, rosaries, and many other pieces of beautiful olive
wood religious art. By purchasing a piece of art from the
Holy Land, you will support your brothers and sisters who
choose to stay and protect the holy sites where Jesus
himself lived. Your purchase will make a difference in the
lives of many Christian families.
They gladly accept cash, checks, and all major credit
cards. Please note that they do not ask for, nor do they
accept, any donations. Thank you in advance for your
purchase when they come to visit.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
A lady lost her purse in the mall. It was found by an
honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse,
she commented, “That’s funny. When I lost my bag there
was a $10 bill in it. Now there are ten $1 bills."
The boy quickly replied, “That’s right, ma’am. The last
time I found a lady’s purse, she didn’t have any change for a
reward.”
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:
October 26: Rev. Joseph Klinker (1964)
Rev. James A. Stapleton (1981)
October 29: Rev. Walter S. Pawlicki (1980)
Rev. Leo J. Armbruster (1994)
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Religious
Education
Benefit for St. Clare’s Kitchen
The Secular Franciscans of Our Lady of Lourdes Fraternity
invite you to attend their Fifth Annual
Benefit for St. Clare's Kitchen
Friday, November 7, 2014
. The event will be held at Great Oaks Banquets,
13109 Wicker Avenue in Cedar Lake.
Cocktails, Music, Silent Auction from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Buffet dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets —$25 per person (Cash or Checks only).
Contact STM Parishioners:
Sharon Marmalejo, OFS, (219) 718-4452 or
Kathy Georgelas, OFS, (219) 741-1591.
October Schedule
29/30
Class
5/6
12/13
19/20
22/23
26/27
Class
Class
Class
Class
No Class — Thanksgiving Break
November Schedule
Lectors & Greeters for the Week
December Schedule
3/4
9
10/11
17/18
24/25
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Sunday, November 2
6:30 am Mass
Virgil Ramirez & Micki Richter
Class
Confirmation Retreat —All 8th Grade Students
8:15 a.m.—2:30 p.m. in the STM Gym
Class
Class
No Class — Christmas Break
No Class — Happy New Year!
Bishop Noll Open House
Come tour our campus & meet our
faculty and staff at the
Bishop Noll Institute
Open House
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
1519 Hoffman Street in Hammond.
8:00 am Mass
Paul Liszewski & Michael Madura
Saturday, November 1
5:30 pm Mass
Mike McIntyre &
Louise Younkers
12:00 Noon Mass
Keesha Hardaway &
Cheryl Staniszewski
Saturday, November 1
5:30 p.m. Mass
Main: Bill & Chris Retseck
Chapel: Don & Carol Kopenec
Choir: Ed Lebryk &
Judy Millspugh
Sunday, November 2
6:30 am Mass
Main: Leilani Suchanuk
Chapel: Tom & Linda Brady
10:00 am Mass
Main: Mike & LeeAnn Mellon
Chapel: Miller Family
Choir: Joe Arent
8:00 am Mass
Main: Dennis & Karen McNeil
Chapel: Art & Mary Halpin
Choir: Rosemary Barker
12:00 am Mass
Chapel: Kreig Family
Choir: Sandee & Justice
Whittemore
BNI Raffle
2014 Reach for the Stars Fall Raffle
Grand Prize: $20,000 Cash
2nd Place Prize: $5,000 Cash*
3rd Place Prize: $2,000 Cash
4th-7th Place Prizes: $500 Cash
*or 1 year’s tuition for BNI student
Donation: $10.00
Drawing: December 2, 2014
Tickets are available in the St. Thomas More
Parish Office or through the
BNI Advancement Office at (219) 932-9058.
10:00 am Mass
Michael Skurka & Maryanne Topor
Marriage Encounter Weekend
Couples who attend Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends
not only rediscover the joy, intimacy & romance in their
relationships, but also become more active in their parish.
Let God be the strength of your marriage by attending the next
Marriage Encounter Weekend in Elk Grove Village, IL
on one of the following weekends:
December 5-7, 2014
February 13-15, 2015
April 17-19, 2015
Early registration is recommended.
For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at (630) 577-0778
or http://www.wwmejoliet.org.
Vocations Committee
A Prayer for Priestly Vocations
Let us ask our Lord, Jesus Christ the
Eternal Priest and Savior of the World, to
multiply priestly vocations and to
send many holy workers to His harvest, saying:
Give us holy priests, O Lord.
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October 26, 2014
St. Thomas More School
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL PARENT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
Under the Sea
Carson’s Community
Days Fundraiser
Support Our School & Save
Coupon booklets are available for
Carson’s Community Days
Friday, November 14th
8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. &
Saturday, November 15th
6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Use at any Carson’s
store!
Your $5 donation
will get you
over $500 in savings
& St. Thomas More
School gets
100% of the profit!
Booklets will be sold during regular
office hours through November 12th in
the School or Parish Office.
Saturday
November 8, 2014
6:00 p.m. to Midnight
St. Thomas More School Gym
8435 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN
(219) 836-9151, ext. 350
Hurry!
Purchase
Tickets Now!
Only $15
before October 31st
Tickets: $15 when ordered online at
www.stm-school.com by October 31st
$20 at the Door
Or order online with free shipping at
http://bit.ly/1rtEiON
Pass it on to family & friends!
Community Days coupons can be
used on over 100 Bonus items!*
(*Exclusions apply)
A $10 coupon to use on an item of
$10 or more.
A 30% off Early Bird Coupon valid
both days until 1:00 p.m.
Tiered shopping pass for 25% / 20% /
10% off each regular or sale priced
item. 2 Web Exclusive Offers, too.
Thank you for your support!
Includes all food & beverages.
Must be 21 to attend • License #135738
Proceeds benefit St. Thomas More School.
Cash only accepted for chip purchase.
Checks & VISA/MC accepted for Silent Auction items.
Casual Attire.
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The Students & Staff of
St. Thomas More School
Wish Everyone a
Safe & Fun
Halloween!
STM Travelers Club
St. Vincent De Paul Society
A Fireside Christmas
Help Those in Our Community
Fort Atchison, WI on December 18, 2014
$89 per person • 7:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
We invite you to join us for a special Christmas trip to The
Fireside Inn in Fort Atchison, WI on December 18th.
We will be attending a
well-known Fireside Christmas
show in a theatre-in-the-round.
Enjoy beautiful Christmas songs,
stories and breath-taking dancing
to rekindle our joyous holiday
spirit. No doubt there will be
much laughter and “toe-tapping”
among all our travelers.
We will also enjoy a full dinner in
one of their elegant dining rooms.
The Inn is well known for their
delicious dinners and our menu
will begin with Seafood St.
Jacques with freshly baked bread,
followed by an entree of Chicken Monterey with Madeira Wine
Sauce, Escalloped Tomatoes, Zucchini Squash and a Potato
Croquette enriched with Canadian bacon. Dessert will be a
Trilogy of Holiday Delights served with coffee or tea.
The leaves will soon begin changing color as autumn is upon us.
Let us all reflect in God’s wonder as we watch the colorful
display and prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
As we continue to assist families in need during the upcoming
months, please consider a donation to our food pantry.
We are currently in need or anticipate the
need of the following items:
Thank you so much for your ongoing & generous support.
Cereal
Canned Meat
Canned Yams
Stuffing Mix
Canned Pumpkin
Cake Mixes
Frosting
Soup
Crackers
Jiffy Mix
Jell-O
Canned Fruit
Cranberries
Ramen Noodles
Laundry Soap
Bar Soap
Toilet Paper
Your help enables us to help others!
Thank you in advance for your support!
Respect Life Corner
Forty Days for Life
The successful Forty Days for Life, the pro-life response to the
legalization of abortion, has begun and will
continue until Sunday, November 2nd.
Participation includes praying in front of the
Planned Parenthood facility in Merrillville
at a time that is convenient for you, and
most importantly, fasting and praying
especially against abortion every day of the
Forty Days.
You Did It For Me
Some 90,000 Central American children could make the perilous
journey to the United States this year, creating a humanitarian
crisis. Extreme violence, grinding poverty, and a desire to reunite
with family drive them north. Catholic Relief Services provides
education, leadership, and skill training programs to help these
children stay and flourish in their hometowns. We must help
children arriving at our border, but also help them where they are.
To learn more, please visit CRS.org/you-did-it-for-me
This will make our day a special one, but wait…there is more to
come. The Inn is noted for their specialty gift shops and we
know that will appeal to many of our excellent shoppers! You
may browse through the different shops and even complete your
last-minute Christmas shopping. The cost of the trip will include
transportation, theatre ticket, dinner and all gratuities.
Reservations are being taken at this time in the
STM parish office.
There is a reservation dead-line of November 17th.
Hurry, this trip is sure to fill-up quickly.
Pastoral Care Ministry
If you or a family member would like to receive home
Communion, call Pastoral Care at (219) 836-8610, ext. 313.
Caps for Kids
The Northwest Indiana Catholic newspaper is accepting donations
of new or handmade winter caps, gloves, mittens,
and scarves for its 17th annual
Caps for Kids Campaign.
These donations are sorted and distributed to area
needy by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, social
service agencies, and other groups.
Monetary donations also help in the purchase of
these items. Donations are being accepted through December 19 at
the Pastoral Center, 9292 Broadway, Merrillville IN 46410.
Call (219) 769-9292, x249 or email: [email protected].
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Holy Name Society
All men of the Parish are invited to join us for our next meeting.
Monday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m.
in the Solar Room.
We will begin with praying the Rosary, followed by our regular
business meeting and refreshments.
Save the Date!
The Annual Holy Name Lenten Fish Fry/Raffle
Friday, February 27, 2015.
Help Wanted for Holiday Bazaar
Please contact Kaaren at (219) 836-5079 or [email protected]
Bakery Items & Gift Raffle Items are Needed
for the Altar & Rosary Bazaar on
November 1st & November 2nd
Donated homemade baked items
are needed for the Bazaar Bakery Table.
Baked items can be dropped off on
Friday, October 31st between 5:00-8:00 p.m.
in the School Cafeteria or on
November 1st/2nd (7:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon).
Contact Joanne at (219) 836-1643 or Ann at (219) 836-31822
for more information. All baked items are welcomed.
Donated New Gift Items for the Gift Raffle Table needed, too!
Please contact Cindy Keilman at (219) 923-9862 for information or
just drop items off on Friday, Oct. 31st between 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the School Cafeteria.
Gabriel Project
Share Your Blessings
If you would like to help the Gabriel Project Ministry via their
Baby Bank project and did not receive a bank previously at
Mass, extra banks are available in the Parish Office.
Please fill your bank with spare change, or dollar bills, and
return it to the Parish Office when it is full.
Monies raised will be used to help expectant mothers and
mothers of newborns who are in need of some extra assistance.
Thank you for your generosity. Please continue to pray for all of
our mothers and their families.
Open Your Heart & Home to a Foster Child
Foster parents provide a safe, nurturing and stable environment
for children who can no longer remain in their own homes due to
the risk of abuse or neglect. Foster parents provide care with the
intention of helping children safely reunify with their families.
If you feel called to help a child, youth or sibling group by
opening your home during a challenging time, you can make a
difference, one child at a time. To learn more, visit DCS Foster
Care websites at www.in.gov/dcs/foster.
Join the St. Thomas More Altar & Rosary Society’s
29th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 1 &
Sunday, November 2
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bakery • Food • Raffles
Crafts of All Kinds & Lots of Holiday Gift Items
Something for Everyone!
For more information, call
(219) 836-8610 or (219) 836-5079
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Senior Citizens
STM Career
Networking Group
If you are a Senior in our parish family and have not yet
joined us, we invite you to come and be a member of the
Senior Citizens’ Ministry at St. Thomas More.
Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m. in the Kish Community Room,
10000 Calumet Avenue in Munster (unless otherwise noted).
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
Annual dues of $10.00/year are now due.
Monthly Luncheon
Thursday, November 20, 2014
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join the STM Senior Citizens group for lunch on
Monday, October 27th at 11:30 a.m.
Old Country Buffet in Highland
(corner of Indianapolis Boulevard & Main Street).
No advance reservations are needed.
Come for the company and some good food, too!
Lee Junkans
Independent Career Counselor
Past Recruiter for University of Notre Dame,
Duke University and Eaton Corporation
Wednesday, November 5th
Business Meeting
Guest Speaker: Gary Bonk, Attorney Specializing in Elder Law
Counseling, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Wills, Probate &
Power of Attorney.
Topic: A Mock Interview
• Help reduce the stress and anxiety of interviewing
• Help boost your confidence
• Constructive feedback in a low-stress environment
provided
• Get help to prepare yourself for behavioral-based
interview questions
Wednesday, November 19th
Social Gathering
Thursday, December 11th
Christmas Luncheon
12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Tiebel’s Restaurant. Advanced reservations are required.
Where:
STM Weis Center
8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN
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.
2105 Schedule of Events
Wednesday, January 7th
Business Meeting
Guest Speaker to be Announced
Wednesday, January 21st
Social Gathering
Wednesday, February 4th
Business Meeting
Guest Speaker to be Announced
Andrean Open House
Andrean High School is hosting an upcoming Open House
for prospective students and their families on
Saturday, February 21st
Sunday, November 2, 2014
from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m..
Faculty, administration and athletic coaches will be available for
questions and our student ambassadors will
provide tours of the school building.
Please enter through Door L (the Gym Lobby) at the back of the school.
If you have any questions, please contact
Mrs. Dawn Wojkovich,
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at
(219) 887-5281 ext. 228 or email at [email protected]
Pizza Party
12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Solar Room
Wednesday, March 4th
Business Meeting
Guest Speaker to be Announced.
Saturday, March 21st
Pot Luck Luncheon
12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Solar Room
Questions about the Senior Citizens group?
Feel free to contact one of the officers:
Catholic Charities Counseling
President: Herb Cleve (219) 670-2982
Vice-President: Charmaine Mannix (219) 595-5620
Secretary: Celine Szczepaniak
Treasurer: Dewey Wenzel
Catholic Charities offers counseling services to individuals,
families and children on a sliding fee scale.
For more information please call: (219) 844-4883.
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Wounded Healers
Spirits of St. Joseph Wine Tasting
Anyone grieving from the loss of a loved-one or friend is
encouraged to attend Wounded Healers. Separate sessions for
those dealing with the loss of a spouse, parent, sibling or friend,
child or grandchild & separate groups for both adults and teens
dealing with loss due to suicide. Meetings are
Wednesday evenings at St. James Church in Highland from
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Non-denominational. Meetings:
November 5th and Sunday, November 16th (with a speaker
discussing grief and the holidays).
Join Calumet College of St. Joseph for “Spirits of St. Joseph”
Wine Tasting Scholarship Fundraiser on Sunday, November 2
from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville.
Sample wines and appetizers for only $50/person. Christmas shop
for wine connoisseurs or holiday hosts. Proceeds go towards
student scholarships. Buy tickets online: http:/spiritsccsj.bpt.me.
Cathedral Arts Concert Series
The Cathedral Arts Concert Series of the Cathedral of Holy
Angels, 7th Avenue at Tyler Street in Gary is presenting its
Autumn Recital, by solo organist Gregory Bim-Merle on Sunday,
October 26th at 3:00 p.m. Free admission & secure parking.
A free-will offering will be accepted. Reception & refreshments to
follow. For more information or directions, call (219) 882-6079.
Symbolon Video Series at Sacred Heart
Symbolon is a captivating new video
series that systematically presents the
BIG picture of the Catholic Faith.
Filmed on location in Rome, the Holy
Land, Calcutta, and elsewhere, dozens
of nationally-known teachers clearly
present the beauty and brilliance of
Catholicism. You’re invited to join us
for Symbolon! Tuesday evenings at the
Sacred Heart Church Rose Room,
1739 LaPorte Avenue in Whiting from
6:30-8:00 p.m. Deepen your
understanding of the Apostolic faith
that has been passed down to us
through 2000 years of history. Each
session includes prayer, video, reflection, and discussion.
Questions: Contact Margaret Saliga, (219) 659-4138 or
[email protected] .
“Share Our Dreams” Gala
The Share Foundation with the Handicapped, a community for
other abled adults in Rolling Prarie, IN is hosting its 20th annual
Share Our Dreams Gala on Friday, November 7th at the Center
for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster. For tickets or more
information, please contact call (219) 778-2585 or email
[email protected].
St. James Holiday Bazaar
St. James in Highland is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar on
Saturday, November 8th in the Parish Hall, corner of 45th &
Kennedy Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Find crafts,
holiday items, strudels, nut & poppy
seed rolls, kolacky & rosky, clothespin
cookies, pierogi and more. A light
lunch will be served at the snack bar.
Diane at (219) 924-1778 or
Helen at (219) 924-5783.
Christmas Wigilia Meal
Reservations are now being accepted
for the Polish Women's Alliance
Wigilia Meal to take place on
Saturday, December 6th at the
Carmelite Banquet Hall,1628 Ridge
Road in Munster. Doors open at Noon.
Dinner at 1:00 p.m. Adults-$35/
Children-$17.50 (age 5 to 11). Raffle
proceeds benefit the group's scholarship fund. Reservations due
by December 1st. Call Delphine Huneycutt at (219)218-4420.
St. Michael the Archangel Parish Mission
Holupky/ Sausage Dinner
“Signed and Sealed with the Cross”
Speaker: Fr. Albert Hasse, OFM Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
evenings, October 26 – 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the main church with
light refreshments to follow. All are welcome (no reservations
needed). Albert Haase, OFM, an ordained Franciscan priest now
living in Texas, is a popular preacher, teacher, spiritual director,
radio personality and a former missionary to mainland China, who
has authored 8 books on spirituality. He trains spiritual directors in
the Diocese of Springfield, IL and is co-host of Spirit &Life, a
weekly radio show on Relevant Radio. www.AlbertOFM.org.
Enjoy a traditional ethnic dinner sponsored by the ladies of
Whiting’s Immaculate Conception Church, the Whiting K of C
and the FCSLA Branch #452. The Holupky/Sausage Dinner
(stuffed cabbage rolls) fundraiser will be held on Sunday,
November 9th from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Whiting
K of C Hall (119th Street & Atchison Avenue). Dine in or carry
out orders also available. For tickets call Mary Ann at (219) 6592454, Flo at (219) 659-3510, Barb at (219) 659-2455 or the K of
C (219) 659-1168 (leave a message). Dinners include 2 holupky,
sausage, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, bread, dessert and a
drink. Adults-$10.00/children (under 10)-$5.00.
Shrek the Musical
Live on stage! Presented by the Marian Theatre Guild in the
St. John Marian Auditorium, 119th & Lincoln Avenue in Whiting.
Saturdays, November 1st, 8th & 15th at 8:15 p.m.
Sundays, November 2nd, 9th & 16th at 3:00 p.m.
Call (219) 473-7555 for tickets Monday-Friday from
7:00-9:00 p.m. $15 General Admission/$12 Senior Citizens
$6 Kids (up to 8th grade) on Sundays with an adult admission.
Dinner packages/group rates available.
Homemade Pierogi
St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, corner of Ridge & White
Oak in Munster, is offering its weekly Pierogi Sale. All orders
must be received prior to Thursday of the pick-up week. Pick-up
on Friday afternoons Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the church. To order,
call (219) 838-9811 (leave your name, phone & quantity/flavor
desired). Choices: potato, kraut, cheese & prune.
Cost: $9/dozen & $4.50/half-dozen.
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
November
2
Altar & Rosary
Bazaar
9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
3
7:00 pm
Blue Army
Chapel
4
9:15 am-6:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Chapel
5
9:30 am
Bible Study
Conference Room
7:00 pm
Schola
Church
1:00 pm
Prayer/Vocations
Chapel
4:30-6:00 pm
Religious Ed Classes
6:30 pm
Scripture Study
Conference Room
5:00 pm
RCIC
Conference Room
7:00 pm
All Seasons Chorale
Church
7:00 pm
Vocations
Conference Room
6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Chapel
7:00 pm
RCIA -Conference Room
6
4:30-6:00 pm
Religious Ed Classes
Saturday
1
8:00 am
First Saturday Rosary
Church
2014
7
9:00 am
Gifts of Love/Warmth
Conference Room
Altar & Rosary
Bazaar
9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Daylight Savings
Time Ends
8
10:00 am
Oblates
Conference Room
“Under the Sea”
Casino Night
6:00 pm
Gym
6:00 pm
Handbell Practice
Church
STMS Fall Break—No School
9
10
Market Day Pick-Up
Gym—5:00-6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Blue Army
Chapel
7:00 pm
Schola
Church
7:00 pm
Peace/Social Justice
Conference Room
7:30 pm
K of C
Solar Room
16
17
5:00 pm
Spirituality/Worship
Conference Room
7:00 pm
Religious Formation
Teachers’ Lounge
7:00 pm
Blue Army-Chapel
7:00 pm
Schola-Church
7:00 pm
Holy Name-Solar Room
7:00 pm
Catechists’ Class
23
Opening of Forty
Hours
1:00 pm
Closing of Forty
Hours
7:00 pm
24
Opening of Forty
Hours
9:00 am
Closing of Forty
Hours
7:00 pm
11
9:15 am-6:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Chapel
13
4:30-6:00 pm
Religious Ed Classes
7:00 pm
RCIA–Conference Rm
12
9:30 am
Bible Study
Conference Room
4:30-6:00 pm
Religious Ed Classes
5:00 pm
RCIC-Conference Room
6:00 pm
Hand Bell Practice
Church
6:45 pm
Altar & Rosary
Solar Room
7:00 pm
SVDP-Conference Room
18
9:15 am-6:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Chapel
19
9:30 am
Bible Study
Conference Room
20
1:00 pm
Prayer/Vocations
Chapel
4:30-6:00 pm
Religious Ed Classes
1:00 pm
Prayer/Vocations
Chapel
6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Chapel
7:00 pm
Baptism Prep
Teachers’ Lounge
6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Chapel
7:00 pm
RCIA
Conference Room
25
Opening of Forty
Hours —9:00 am
1:00 pm
Prayer/Vocations
Chapel
6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Chapel
5:00 pm
RCIC
Conference Room
6:00 pm
Handbell Practice
Church
26
9:30 am
Bible Study
Conference Room
No Religious
Education Classes
St. Thomas More
School Closed
Closing of Forty
Hours—7:00 pm
Forty Hours Adoration with Speaker Fr. Ed Tlucek, OFM
30
First Sunday of
Advent
SVDP Food
Collection All
Masses
6:00 pm
Taizѐ Prayer Service
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6:30 pm
Scripture Study
Conference Room
7:00 pm
All Seasons Chorale
Church
14
9:00 am
Gifts of Love/Warmth
Conference Room
6:30 pm
Mother/Son Dance
Gym
21
9:45 am & 7:00 pm 9:00 am
Gifts of Love/Warmth
“Peter Pan, Jr.”
Conference Room
STMS Play-Gym
4:30-6:00 pm
Religious Ed Classes
6:30 pm
Scripture Study
15
9:30 am & 7:00 pm
“Peter Pan, Jr.”
STMS Play-Gym
22
7:00 pm
“Peter Pan, Jr.”
STMS Play-Gym
Conference Room
7:00 pm
All Seasons Chorale
Church
7:00 pm
Career Networking
Weis Center
27
A Happy &
Blessed
Thanksgiving
Mass at 9:00 am
28
Parish Office &
St. Thomas More
School
Closed
29