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St. John Lateran Church, Rome
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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Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9, 2014
Saturday, November 15
5:30 p.m.
Fr. Mike Yadron
Sunday, November 16
6:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 Noon
Fr. Mike Yadron
Fr. Mike Yadron
Fr. Ted Mauch
Fr. Ted Mauch
SATURDAY, November 15
8:30 am
S. Szala, D. Urbaniak
5:30 pm
B. & M. Andrzejewski, F. Beckman,
M. Childs, S. Donovan
MC ~ Keith
SUNDAY, November 16
6:30 am
E., M. & T. Zabrecky
8:00 am
B. & J. Peters, M. Slivka, D. Smith, K. Yaeger
MC ~ Elizabeth Z.
10:00 am
J. & M. Connelly, K. & S. Cunningham,
M. DiCarlo
MC ~ Joey
12:00 pm
D. Arambula, S. Becker-Toro, N. Brough
MC ~ Mike
SUNDAY, November 9 — Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
8:00 am Intention of Terry Shaver Family by Paul & Arlene
Larson
10:00 am Josephine Bonefacic (Ann.) by Family
12:00 pm John & Cecilia Kennedy by Kennedy Family
MONDAY, November 10 — St. Leo the Great
6:30 am Intention of Barbara Shaver by Amy Bailey
8:30 am Patricia Mrvan by Beverly & Diane Skratski
TUESDAY, November 11 — St. Martin of Tours
6:30 am Patricia Mrvan (Ann.) by Ronald & Charlotte Conn
8:30 am Most Rev. Andrew G. Grutka
10:00 am Louis Czyzewski by STM Holy Name Society
(MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 2)
WEDNESDAY, November 12 — St. Josaphat
6:30 am Joseph Bobalik by Joseph O’Drobinak
8:30 am Cecilia Guziar by Ann Nowak
THURSDAY, November 13 — St. Francis Xavier Cabrini
6:30 am Ursula Silva by Beatrice Vasquez & Margaret
Winterhaler
9:00 am Andrew Caruso (Ann.) by Wife Violet
FRIDAY, November 14
6:30 am All Souls Day Intentions
8:30 am Alvin Kytkiewicz by Arlene Dworak
Abigail Pearl
Daughter of Hossein & Julie Fatemi
Max Vincent
Son of Thomas & Elisa Pozywio
SATURDAY, November 15 — St. Albert the Great
8:30 am Michael De Palmo (Ann.) by Wife Doreen
5:30 pm Helen Krull (Ann.) by Family
SUNDAY, November 16 — Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary
Time
6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
8:00 am Eugene Murphy by Peter Murphy
10:00 am Edward J. Solczak (Ann.) by Michael & Carol
Zatorski
12:00 pm Daniel Jugovic (Ann.) by Family
I — Michael DomPierre & Rose Escobedo
Sacrificial Offerings
November 2, 2014
Readings for Week of November 9
Sunday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22
Monday: Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19
Thursday: Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25
Friday: 2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37
Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8
Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/
Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
Adult
Loose
Children
$ 20,270.00
$ 2,816.00
$ 216.83
TOTAL
$ 23,302.83
All Saints Day & All Souls Day
Collections
$ 11,079.00
Thank you for your generosity and stewardship to our parish!
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Dedication of the Lateran
Basilica
"When he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he
had said this, and they came to believe." Jesus predicted his
resurrection in today's Gospel. But it wasn't until after the disciples
witnessed the miraculous event that they realized what he had been
talking about. At the time, Jesus' words seemed mysterious, even
confusing. Those who heard him understandably thought his reference
to "this temple" was about the Jewish house of worship. But it wasn't.
He was talking about his body. This only became clear later.
As the saying goes, "hindsight is twenty-twenty." How often do we
find ourselves in the midst of a situation that doesn't make sense at the
time? We question the "meaning" of a sickness, a lost job, a betrayal,
or a disappointment. But then, after time has passed, we can begin to
see it from another angle. In fact, many times we begin to see how
good came out of these tough situations. St. Paul says, "We know that
all things work for good for those who love God," (Rom 8:28).
Sometimes it's hard to trust in God's promises, especially when his
plan seems mysterious or confusing. But just as the disciples learned
that Jesus knew what he was talking about, we can believe that too.
He tells us that he is "the way and the truth and the life" (Jn 14:6).
Although the way may seem indirect, Jesus' perspective is bigger than
ours. He knows how to lead us to the fullness of life, in this world and
the next. The path may not be one that we would choose. Even Jesus
had to journey through the cross before his resurrection-the temple of
his body was destroyed before it was rebuilt. But looking back, it's
obvious that God's plans really do work out for the best.
c 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
MONDAY, November 10
Market Day Pick-Up in the Gym from 5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
7:00 pm
Blue Army ~ Chapel
7:00 pm
Schola ~Church
7:00 pm
Peace & Social Justice ~ Conference Room
7:30 pm
Knights of Columbus ~ Solar Room
TUESDAY, November 11
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
7:00 pm
Baptism Preparation Class ~ Teachers’ Lounge
WEDNESDAY, November 12
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
6:45 pm
Altar & Rosary Society ~ Solar Room
7:00 pm
St. Vincent De Paul ~ Conference Room
THURSDAY, November 13
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, November 14
9:00 am
Gifts of Love & Warmth ~ Conference Room
6:30 pm
Mother/Son Dance ~ Gym
Mini-Ministry Expo at STM
We are going to have a Mini-Ministry Expo after All Masses
November 15th & 16th.
Look for the ministry banners in the back of church after Mass.
Representatives from each
ministry will be available to
answer questions and provide
information about the work of
their ministry.
In this season of giving,
Mini-Ministry
How Will You Give Back?
Bulletin Articles
All bulletin articles must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance
via email to meet printing deadlines. Thank you.
You Did It For Me
The humanitarian crisis facing families in Iraq is unimaginable.
People of all faiths have been slaughtered and more than
1.2 million have fled in fear of the extremist group, the “Islamic
State,” that has committed heinous atrocities in the region.
Catholic Relief Services is supplying needy families with food,
water, shelter, and other essentials for daily life. But refugees
need long-term solutions and the region needs lasting peace.
To learn more, please visit CRS.org/you-did-it-for-me
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The Pastor’s Page
HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION
You are God’s building.
According to the grace of God given to me,
like a wise master builder I laid a foundation,
and another is building upon it.
But each one must be careful how he builds upon it,
for no one can lay a foundation other than the one
that is there, namely, Jesus Christ. (1 Cor 3:9c-11)
Today is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran
Basilica in Rome. One might ask why we have a feast
for the dedication of a building?
St. John Lateran is the Pope’s church. Many people
mistakenly think that St. Peter’s is the “Pope’s
church.” However, St. John Lateran is the cathedral
church of the Diocese of Rome. And, since the Pope is
the head of the universal Church, St. John Lateran is our
cathedral church as well.
Additionally, today is the 76th birthday of Bishop Dale J.
Melczek. Please keep him in your prayers. May God
bless him richly this day as he continues to serve the
people of the Diocese of Gary. We thank God for the gift
that he has been for our diocese and ask God’s
blessings upon him as he looks ahead to the next stage
of his life.
As important as any building may be, this feast reminds
us of the crucial reality that you and I are “Church” as
well. We are the living stones upon which the Church of
Christ is built. As living stones, we must be planted firmly
upon Jesus Christ, our foundation and our cornerstone.
May God’s grace and love be upon us this day!
FAITH ACTION: Pray for the bishop of the Universal
Church, Pope Francis, that God continue to bless him as
he guides Christ’s Church here on earth.
Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to
Your shepherd, Pope Francis, a spirit of courage
and right judgement, a spirit of knowledge and
love.
By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his
care may he, as successor to the apostle Peter
and vicar of Christ, build Your church into a
sacrament of unity, love, and peace for all the
world.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your
Son, Who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever
and ever. Amen.
Our school students have been working
very hard on this year’s fall musical:
Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr.
We hope you can join us Thursday, Friday, or Saturday,
November 20-22 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
Come and bid your cares goodbye . . . You can fly, you can
fly, you can fly!
FORTY HOURS
Coming sooner than you would think,
November 23-25 are the dates for our annual
Forty Hours devotions.
Each morning, after the last Mass, the
Eucharist will be left exposed on the altar in
the church for adoration.
It is very important that the Eucharistic Lord exposed on
the altar never be left unattended. Please try to come some
time during the day dwell in the presence of the Lord as well
as to pray before the Lord.
Each evening, at 7:00 p.m., we will have services that
include a talk from our Forty Hours presenter.
The speaker at this year’s Forty Hours will be Fr. Ed
Tlucek, OFM, the pastor of Holy Name Church in Cedar
Lake. Fr. Tlucek has a wit and a wisdom that appeals to
many people and I am confident that you will go home each
evening with a renewed sense of the wonder and glory of
God.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
A customer was shopping for a turkey for Thanksgiving
Day but couldn’t find one big enough. The customer asked
an employee, “Do these turkeys get any bigger?”
The employee looked a bit confused and then answered
as seriously as possible, “No. They can’t get any bigger.
They’re dead.”
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:
November 10: Rev. Ben Domsich (1994)
November 11: Rev. John B. Schaeffer (1975)
Bishop Andrew G. Grutka, D.D. (1993)
November 13: Rev. Mark Pesch, OFM (1985)
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Religious
Education
Bishop Noll News
Come tour our campus & meet our
faculty and staff at the Bishop Noll Institute
Open House Today!
Sunday, November 9, 2014
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1519 Hoffman Street in Hammond
November Schedule
12/13
19/20
22/23
26/27
Class
Class
Class
No Class — Thanksgiving Break
BNI Raffle
2014 Reach for the Stars Fall Raffle
Grand Prize: $20,000 Cash
2nd Place Prize: $5,000 Cash (or 1 year’s BNI tuition)
3rd Place Prize: $2,000 Cash
4th-7th Place Prizes: $500 Cash
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.
December Schedule
3/4
9
10/11
17/18
24/25
31
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!
Virtus Training
Virtus Training is scheduled for
Vocations Committee
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Lord Jesus, call from among us the priests needed
for the Church of today and tomorrow.
And help all your ministers become the light of the world and
the salt of the earth.
from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the Solar Room.
The Virtus Program deals with the awareness and
prevention of the sexual abuse of children.
Due to the content of the program, absolutely
NO children are permitted to attend the training.
Anyone 18 years or older must be Virtus trained to volunteer
or work in the school or in the parish.
Please email Carolyn McGill at [email protected]
to reserve your seat for Virtus training and to assure we have
enough materials for everyone.
Please arrive promptly at 10:30 a.m. and enter through the
gymnasium doors under the carport.
Holy Name Society
Real Men Pray!
All men of the Parish are invited to join us for our next meeting.
Lectors & Greeters for the Week
Sunday, November 16
6:30 am Mass
Phil McIntosh & Linarae Mueller
8:00 am Mass
Judy Buksa & Alice Wohler
10:00 am Mass
Charles Helms & James Landowski
Saturday, November 15
5:30 pm Mass
Joe Dubczak &
Jay Gianotti
12:00 Noon Mass
Teresa Brazzale &
Maryann Pancheri
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.
Saturday, November 15
5:30 p.m. Mass
Main: Dagmar Reay
Chapel: Chuck & Chris
Shearman
Choir: JoAnn & Bill Karr
Save the Date!
The Annual Lenten Fish Fry/Raffle Friday, February 27, 2015.
Pastoral Care Ministers
If you have in your possession a pyx
that is the property of
St. Thomas More Church,
and that you are not currently using,
please return it to the Parish Office
as soon as possible.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sunday, November 16
6:30 am Mass
Chapel: John & Francis Plisky
10:00 am Mass
Main: Andrea Mazerik
Choir: Cheryl Steinhauer
8:00 am Mass
Main: Paul & Jan Liszewski
Chapel: Margaret Gray
Choir: Jack & Judy Mateja
12:00 am Mass
Main: Tola & Regina
Akinsanya
Chapel: Susan Anglin
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November 9, 2014
St. Thomas More School
A parade, classroom
parties and lots of
Halloween
energy ended the
school day on
October 31st.
From mummies &
princesses to
snowmen &
werewolves
(and even a few
“heavenly sisters”)
our school was
filled with all the
sights of a great
Halloween
celebration.
Even Elvis was in
the building!
St. Thomas More School
Halloween
Fun & Games
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Altar & Rosary Society
STM Travelers Club
Our next meeting will take place on
A Fireside Christmas
Wednesday, November 12th
Fort Atkinson, 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.
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 lastminute 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.
at 6:45 p.m. in the Solar Room.
Topic: Share Your Favorite Holiday Recipes
All women of the parish are invited to attend.
The evening will begin with the Rosary at 6:45 p.m. and
conclude with a short meeting and coffee & desserts.
Gift Card Door Prizes will also be distributed!
For more information, please call Therese at (219) 844-7715,
Kathleen at (219) 972-0539 or Kaaren at (219) 836-5079.
Altar & Rosary Bazaar News
We would like to thank all the many volunteers who
helped make our 29th Annual
Bazaar and Art, Craft & Vendor Fair
a big success!
Thanks to all of the Businesses, Crafters, Vendors and
Parishioners who donated to the Raffle & Bakery.
Also thanks to Strack & Van Til and Munster Donut for
their food donations.
And a big thank you to my Committee:
Office Staff — Mary Jo & Susan
Bakery — Joanne, Ann & Dolores
Food — Ruth, Therese, Bea, Patty & Katie
Gift Raffle — Cindy, Mary, Dona, Lois & Mary
Kitchen — Kathleen, Gerry, Erica & Bryan
Set-Up/Clean-Up — Bernie and Karla, Dale and the
STM Maintenance Staff
We couldn’t have done it without all of your help!
Kaaren Mashura, Chairperson
Pastoral Care Ministry
There is a reservation dead-line of November 17th.
Hospital Visits
Hurry, this trip is sure to fill up quickly.
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.
Home Communion
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].
St. Vincent De Paul Society
Help Those in Our Community
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!
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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 us for our next luncheon on
Monday, November 24th at 11:30 a.m.
Skillets Restaurant
2040 45th Street—Porte De Leau Plaza in Highland
No reservations are needed, just come to enjoy lunch
with a side of “great company.”
Hope to see you there!
Lee Junkans
Independent Career Counselor
Past Recruiter for University of Notre Dame,
Duke University and Eaton Corporation
Wednesday, November 19th
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
Social Gathering
Thursday, December 11th
Christmas Luncheon
12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at Tiebel’s Restaurant in Schererville.
Holiday entertainment performed by the Chansonettes.
Advanced reservations are required no later than November 26th.
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 followed by social time with
cards and board games.
Wednesday, January 21st
Social Gathering & Bingo
Wednesday, February 4th
Business Meeting
Guest Speaker will be a Representative from the
Treasure Chest Foundation
Saturday, February 21st
Share Your Blessings
Pizza Party
12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Solar Room
Open Your Heart & Home to a Foster Child
Currently, there are approximately 10,000 children in the
Indiana foster care system.
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 Department of Child Services (DCS)
Foster Care websites at www.in.gov/dcs/foster or the contact
DCS Foster Care Unit at (888) 631-9510.
To reach the Regional DCS Foster Care Specialist in this area:
Contact Cassandra Ramsey-Cannon at
(219) 881-4648
at the Lake County DCS Office in Gary.
Change a life...become a foster parent!
Catholic Charities Counseling
Catholic Charities offers counseling services to individuals,
families and children on a sliding fee scale.
For more information please call: (219) 844-4883.
Mother Guerin Shrine Open
The Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods are happy to
announce the opening of the Shrine of St. Mother Theodore
Guerin in its permanent location at the Providence Spirituality &
Conference Center in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN.
St. Mother Theodore Guerin is the United States’ 8th saint.
Tours can be scheduled by contacting Rita O’ Donohue at
(812) 535-2945 or [email protected].
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Healing Through the Holidays
Spaghetti Dinner & Auction
Sunday, November 16th from 2:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. at the St. James Hall, 9640 Kennedy
Avenue in Highland.
If you are dreading the holidays and
wondering how to get through them while
grieving, please join us as we hear the insight of a
nationally recognized speaker who will help you
deal with your grief during this holiday season.
Share questions and ideas with one another during
a “round table” discussion afterwards. To make a
reservation, please contact Wounded Healers at
(219) 924-5577 or email at:
www.woundedhealers-nwi.com.
St. James the Less in Highland is hosting a Spaghetti
Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, November 22
from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. in their church hall.
$8-Adults/ $5-Children. Dinner served until 8:30 p.m.
and includes spaghetti, salad, bread, cookies, and
pop/water. Beer & wine available in the bar. Over 70
Silent Auction items: sports tickets, bikes, guitar,
kids’ baskets & more. Call for info: (219) 924-4220.
Shrek the Musical
Live on stage! Presented by the Marian Theatre
Guild in the St. John Marian Auditorium,
119th & Lincoln Avenue in Whiting.
Saturday, November 15th at 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, November 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/group packages available.
Holupky/ Sausage Dinner
Enjoy a traditional ethnic dinner sponsored by the
ladies of Whiting’s Immaculate Conception
Church, the 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 available.
For tickets call Mary Ann at (219) 659-2454 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-$5.00.
Holiday Luncheon
The Slovak Ladies Association, Branch 81, is
holding a Holiday Luncheon at Andorra’s
Banquet Hall, 1112 Indianapolis Boulevard in
Schererville on Sunday, November 16th at
1:00 p.m. Free to members. Guest price is $20.
Make a reservation (November 10th deadline) by
calling Gerri at (219) 310-8428 or Marjorie at
(219) 659-4546.
Christmas Wigilia Meal
Reserve your spot now for the Polish Women's
Alliance Wigilia Meal 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.
Mount Carmel Christmas Bazaar
Start your holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind gifts
at the “Jingle and Mingle Brown & White Christmas
Bazaar” featuring artisans & vendors offering the
finest crafts and boutique merchandise including
fabulous home decor, fashionable accessories and
delicious gourmet treats on Thursday, November 20th
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Mount Carmel
High School Convocation Center, 6410 S. Dante
Avenue in Chicago. Complimentary appetizers and
refreshments will be served at this festive holiday
event. Admission is $5.00 (if you bring a friend,
they’ll get in free). Call Sue Kainrath at
(708) 289-9298/[email protected]
Polish Carols, Song & Dance
The Lira Singers, Dancers & Symphony will be
performing at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park,
205 E. Randolph in Chicago on Sunday, December
14th at 3:00 p.m. For tickets call (312) 334-7777.
Homemade Pierogi
St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, corner of
Ridge & White Oak in Munster, is offering a weekly
Pierogi Sale. 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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