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Blessed Sacrament St. Meinrad Archabbey Ballentober Abbey Cemetery - Ireland

Catechetical Sunday 2013 “Open the Door of Faith”

Mary’s House - Nazareth

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Mission Statement : The Roman Catholic Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes and invites every person to join us on our journey in faith and celebration. With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through Sacred Scripture and Tradition, we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all, especially in loving service to those in need.

As part of the Universal Church, we affirm the dignity of every person. All this we do to give glory and honor to God.

Pastoral Staff Pastor ............................. Reverend Michael J. Yadron, KHS; Ext. 312 myadron@stm-church.com Associate Pastor ......................... Reverend Benjamin J. Ross; Ext. 314 bross@stm-church.com Senior Deacon..................................................... Dr. Napoleon Tabion Deacons ......................................................... Mr. David Kapala, KHS ..................................................................... Mr. Joseph Stodola, KHS ................................................................... Mr. Daniel Zurawski, KHS Stewardship Director ..................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care Coordinator .................. Mrs. Madeleine Moya; Ext. 313 Director of Music ......................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 338 Director of Religious Education ............ Miss Emily Hackett; Ext. 332

Parish Office Staff Office Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-8:00 pm • Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Web Site .......................................................... www.stm-church.com Email address .................................. parish.office@stm-church.com Email address for bulletin ...................... bulletin@stm-church.com Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax .................... 836-9185 Bulletin Editor ............................................ Mrs. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309 Daytime Receptionist ................................ Mrs. Susan Strain; Ext. 310 Evening Receptionist ............................. Ms. Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310

Pastoral Ministries Environment & Art ............................................. Jean Bados 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers ................................... Carole Mackey 923-8816 Hospitality Ministry ....................................... Ann D’Orazio 838-9343 Lectors ...................................................... William McDunn 922-9459 Nursery .................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 St. Vincent de Paul .......................... Mrs. Bernadine Barrett 836-8610 Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-7262

2012-2013 Pastoral Council Members Daniel Buksa ................................................................ Leslie Dernulc Christi Kordeck ......................................................... Michael Korfiatis John Kovach ...................................................................... Mary Kretz Paul Liszewski ................................................................. Bill McDunn Andrea Mazerik ....................................................... Jesse Montenegro Krystal Quagliara, Chairperson ................................... 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 Principal ......................................... Mr. Chet Nordyke, KHS; Ext. 328 Assistant Principal…………………….…...Mrs. Tina Boyle; Ext. 328 School Administrative Assistant….Mrs. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate…..Mrs. Sandra Steele; Ext. 329 Home & School Association…..….Mrs. Kris Miller; 312.-909-8156 Parish & School Offices Associate……Mrs. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 311 Parish & School Offices Associate ......... Mrs. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339 School Admissions…………………...…….Mrs. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309

Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321

Phone ..................................................................................... 836-2660 Fax ......................................................................................... 836-2655

St. Thomas More Religious Education Kindergarten through 8th Grade

Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Friday — 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday & Thursday — 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Phone ........................................................... 836-8610 Director ..........................................................Miss 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 ................................................... Mrs. Barbara Topete Parish Life ................................................................ Mrs. Elaine Herrmann Peace & Social Justice ...................................................... Ms. Mary Silvasi Spirituality & Worship............................................... Mrs. Kaaren Mashura Stewardship .................................................................. Mrs. Noreen Bickel

Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ...................................... Kaaren Mashura 836-5079 Blue Army ................................................... Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Boy Scouts .............................................................. Roger Jachna 322-0769 Building Maintenance ............................................... Dale Slosser 836-8610 Career Networking Group…………………… Christine Spencer 836-8610 Catering/Hall Rental ........................................ Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539 Circle of Prayer………………………………..Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002 Cub Scouts .............................................................. Chris Bedenk 836-6247 Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Garden Club ................................................................. Al Carollo 836-8268 Gabriel Project ............................................................................. 836-8610 Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544 Girl Scouts ................................................................. Julie Buksa 922-1182 Holy Name Society ..................................................... Joe Adams 865-3566 Knights of Columbus ............................................... Dave Kritzer 838-4409 K of C Columbian Squires………………….....Richard Alvarado 614-3743 Moms’ Group ......................................................... Leticia Kotso 924-5732 Oblates……………………………………………...Denise Gard 836-9115 Respect Life ............................................................ Alice Wohler 836-5337 Senior Citizens ........................................................... Herb Cleve 218-7341 The Travelers Club…………………………………..Lois Quinn 836-7902 Ushers Club ......................................................... Jim Marmalejo 836-1463

St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321

Sacramental Information Confessions Saturdays ............................................................ 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. First Friday .............................. 1/2 hour before the 6:30 a.m. Mass Baptisms .............................. First and Third Sundays at 1:00 p.m.

Parents must be registered parishioners and regularly attending at least six months before the Baptism. At least one of the godparents must be a practicing Catholic.

Pre Baptism Class ..................................... 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Parents must call the Parish Office to schedule class and/or Baptism. Marriage .............. Must be a registered, practicing member of the parish at least six months before beginning the six month preparation program for marriage.

Communion calls and visits to Hospitals and Homebound: Call the Parish Office for Sacraments at hospital or at home.

New Parishioner Registration To make it as convenient as possible for you, new parishioners may

register at any time in the Parish Office.

Please remember St. Thomas More in your Will and Estate Planning

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Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2013

Saturday, September 21 5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron

Sunday, September 22 6:30 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 8:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 10:00 a.m. Fr. Benjamin Ross 12:00 Noon Fr. Benjamin Ross

SUNDAY, September 15 — Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am Raymond Mueller by Family 8:00 am In Honor of St. Vincent de Paul by STM St. Vincent De Paul Society 10:00 am Barbara Jarvis by Husband and Family 12:00 pm For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased

MONDAY, September 16 — Sts. Cornelius & Cyprian 6:30 am Genevieve Juricic (Ann.) by Family 8:30 am Dominick V. Speranza by Joseph & Carole Janusonis

TUESDAY, September 17 — St. Robert Bellarmine 6:30 am Jerry Moore (Ann.) by Mary Catherine Moore 8:30 am Phyllis Meyer (Ann.) by Marilyn Pajor 10:00 am Intention of Charlie Bragg by Susan’s School of Dance (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 3)

WEDNESDAY, September 18 6:30 am Joseph & Anastasia Strudas by John & Justine Mitchener 8:30 am John & Mary Pavcak by Family 6:00 pm Intention of Diocesan Deacons

THURSDAY, September 19 — St. Januarius 6:30 am Robert Carollo (Ann.) by Rosemary Barker 9:00 am Robert Krajewski by Family

FRIDAY, September 20 — Sts Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang & Companions 6:30 am Roland Kwasny by Tony & Marilyn Standerski 8:30 am Thomas Bobak by Don & Jean Gunderson

SATURDAY, September 21 — St. Matthew 8:30 am Alice Kolember by JoAnn & Dominic Noce 2:00 pm Pykosz/Zivich Nuptials 5:30 pm Ed & Irma Smiley by Ed & Carolyn Smiley

SUNDAY, September 22 — Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Patrick Quinn by Wife Lois Quinn 10:00 am Marian Murphy by Peter Murphy & Family 12:00 pm Anna Kowalczyk (Ann.) by Larry Cabrera

WEDNESDAY, September 18 Diocesan Deacon Mass with Bishop Melczek 6:00 pm S. Kenning, E. & V. Zaczyk, R. Caraher, M. Szala/ MC ~Steven

SATURDAY, September 21 8:30 am S. Lyons, B. Peters 5:30 pm J. Bernarte, M. & R. Caraher, A. & A. Chronowski/ MC ~ Nick

SUNDAY, September 22 6:30 am M. Childs, A. & L. Forszt 8:00 am A. & M. Nahnsen, K. Yaeger, J. Peters, A. Zajakowski/ MC ~ Chris 10:00 am K. & S. Cunningham, M. Fugger, R. & S. Hamill/ MC ~ Joey 12:00 pm L. Cabrales, E. Diaz, D. Dy/ MC ~ Mike

Bann III Christopher Pykosz & Jennifer Zivich

Bann II Samantha Curtis & Andrew Wojcik

Bann I Joseph Rybicki & Jayme Stone

Sacrificial Offerings

Thank you for your generosity & stewardship to our parish!

Adult $ 22,533.00 Loose $ 2,920.00 Children $ 115.48

TOTAL $ 25,568.48

September 8, 2013

Readings for the Week September 15, 2015

Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13/Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16/Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16/Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9:9-13 Next Sunday: Am 8:4-7/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13

Joan Costa

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Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time "Found" is a great word! It can have so many levels of meaning.

Obviously it means having recovered something that was misplaced or lost. My aged mother is forever "finding" her glasses, even though they are usually on the table under the mail or the newspaper. Found can also mean to begin something or to set something up. The parish I worship at, like the one you belong to, had a founding pastor who organized the beginning of community in response to the bishop's request or the call of the people in the area. Anyone who works with molten material also knows that to found means casting that metal or glass object in a place

called (of course!) a foundry. Jesus tells the story today of a woman who has ten coins and lost one. All three meanings of the word "found" are part of parable. The coin was found (that is cast) by a treasury, either the emperor's or that of a

local realm. Having lost the coin, the woman found (that is recovered) it after searching the whole house. The recovery of the coin occasioned the founding (that is the initiation) of her rejoicing. The parable of the

lost coin is truly about founding. Like that coin, we may be lost at times, but God finds us. He recovers us

from whatever has separated us from him, whether that is sin, the distractions of life, or the fragility of our faith. In finding us, God

renews us. He remolds us and forms us more and more into people with a lively faith. Like that molten metal that is founded into a coin, the love

of God purifies us and remakes us anew, casting us into the image of Christ. By asking God's forgiveness and by praying for a renewal of

faith, we gain a new foundation and so can begin again, living the way Christ has taught us, filled with the love of God and love for our

brothers and sisters.

lease pray for the sick of our parish... c Margaret Amatulli

Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio

Irene Baker John 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 Joseph Cwiok

Margaret Demkovich Lucille Detterline

Irene Dettmer Ann DeVoy

MaryPat Devoy Irene Dickey

Jeanine Doescher Alex Eiland

John L. Estrada Sherlon Evans

Virginia Fitzgerald Ann Marie Forburger

John Forde Phyllis Garber Denise Gard

Andrea Garritano Margaret Geary Emily Gibson

Dorothy Gillespie Jacqueleen Gonzalez

Margaret Good Howard Gralewski

James Grunewald Eileen Hasse Amy Hayes

Eleanore Heggi Charles Helms Marie Henke

Evelyn Hennes Megan Homcho

Mary Jo Humpfer Steve Izzo

Dennis Jablonski Lucas & Landon 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

Gene Leahy Mary Leahy

Jo Lisiniewicz Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz

Maria Lovell Carole Mackey

Charlene Madura Mary Manchak Brady Martin

Alex Mau 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

Irene Orzel Christine Osmulski

Johanna Petruch Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones Sylvester Porras Timothy Ribble

Jackie Roach Kristen Rubin

Anthony Saklaczynski Rita Sajna

Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz

Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz

Zachery Scriff James Secviar

Jim Seul Renee Shehan

Thomas Skarbek Nick Skinner

Lydia Skorupa Carolyn Smiley George Sperl

Deborah Stareck Florence Stevens Georgianne Suto

Celine Szczepaniak Carrie Szumelda Rose Terranova

Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Kathie Trudgian Anthony Ubuane

Tony Vanden Heuvel Julia Vrbanich Pam Wadycki

Adele Wall Don Woszczynski

Cecilia Ziegler

SUNDAY, September 15 Catechetical Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Mass Parish Picnic at 1:00 p.m. in the North Parking Lot 6:00 pm K of C Squires ~ Solar Room

MONDAY, September 16 Market Day Pick-Up in the Gym from 5:00-6:00 p.m. 7:00 pm Holy Name Society ~ Solar Room 7:00 pm Schola Choir Practice ~ Church 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Religious Formation ~ Conference Room

TUESDAY, September 17 9:15 am Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 pm) ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel 6:00 pm STMS Parent Association ~ Cafeteria 7:00 pm RCIA ~ Conference Room

WEDNESDAY, September 18 9:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room 4:30 pm Religious Education Classes (until 6:00 p.m.) 6:00 pm Diocesan Deacon Anniversary Mass ~ Church 6:00 pm Handbell Choir ~ Teachers’ Lounge

THURSDAY, September 19 4:30 pm Religious Education Classes (until 6:00 p.m.) 6:30 pm Scripture Study ~ Conference Room 7:00 pm Parent Confirmation Meeting ~ Gym 7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale ~ Church 7:00 pm Career Networking Group ~ Weis Center

FRIDAY, September 20 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth ~ Conference Room Knights of Columbus Fish Fry ~ Gym from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, September 21 9:00 am Pastoral Council ~ Conference Room

SUNDAY, September 22 Blood Drive ~ Gym from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon 6:00 pm Taizé Prayer Service ~ Church

Lectors for the Week

Saturday, September 21 5:30 pm Mass Jay Gianotti & Virgil Ramirez

Sunday, September 22 6:30 am Mass

Richard Gard & Jayne Gardner

8:00 am Mass Jim Kaspar & Sue Wilson

10:00 am Mass James Landowski & Bill McDunn

12:00 Noon Mass Julie Blanford &

Keesha Hardaway

Y Respect Life Corner

or all who are wounded by the sin of abortion: for the child, the parent, the doctor and all who have abetted this sin:

for repentance, mercy and peace...let us pray to the Lord.

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The Pastor’s Page

Why do we celebrate Catechetical Sunday? In 1935, the Vatican published On the Better Care and Promotion of Catechetical Education, a document that asks every country to acknowledge the importance of the Church’s teaching ministry and to honor those who serve the Christian community as catechists. For the first few years after Catechetical Sunday was established, national catechetical congresses were held in conjunction with the celebration. Beginning in 1971, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s (USCCB) Department of Education began producing materials to help parishes celebrate the event at the local level. When the Committee on Catechesis, now named the Committee of Evangelization and Catechesis, was named by the Conference as a standing Committee, it continued to publish Catechetical Sunday materials each year. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated the third Sunday in September as Catechetical Sunday. What Does the Word “Catechetical” Mean? The word might be more familiar than you think. Many Catholics have used the word "catechism" for years, and they know it has something to do with the compendium of the Church's teachings. The root word, “catechesis,” is from a Greek word meaning "to echo, or resound." Catechesis is the act of resounding or bringing the Church's teachings to the world. A catechist is one who teaches in the name of the Church. Catechesis is a distinct and special ministry in the Church. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church makes clear, “Catechesis is intimately bound up with the whole of the Church’s life . . . her inner growth and correspondence with God’s plan depend essentially on catechesis” (no. 7). How are parents, the primary catechists of their children, recognized on Catechetical Sunday? Parents are truly the primary catechists of their children. They prepare the soil and plant the first seeds of faith. On Catechetical Sunday, we not only highlight the work of catechists in parishes and schools, but we also commend parents and guardians and encourage them to take seriously their role of making their Catholic households a place where faith is passed on to the next generation. We pray, today, that all of us may be responsible when it comes to living the faith for, in proper living, we truly teach the faith to others by our words and deeds. God bless you all.

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:

September 17: Rev. Louis J. Ratajczak (1964)

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand-printed sign which stated, “Energy efficient vehicle:. Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust.”

THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Our RCIA program begins again this fall on the first Tuesday of October (October 1st). We meet every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Conference Room from October 1st until Easter. If you feel that you are being called to embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church, the RCIA program might help you to come to a decision. This Tuesday, September 17, and next Tuesday, September 24, we will have information sessions for those interested in the RCIA process. You need only attend one of the two evenings in September. The RCIA program is not only for non-Catholics. It is also for those who may have been baptized as Catholics but never completed their sacraments of initiation: Eucharist and/or Confirmation. If you were baptized Catholic and would like to finish your sacraments, come to the parish on one of those two Tuesdays in September and learn more about the RCIA program. We welcome you and look forward to seeing you there. Please call the parish office (836-8610) to let us know you plan to attend.

Taizé Prayer is next week,

Sunday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m.

in the church.

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Religious Education

Holy Name Society

Attention All Men of the Parish!

Our Annual Evening of Reflection will take place on Tuesday, September 17th

at the Carmelite Shrine in Munster. Our spiritual retreat leader will be Rev. Rick Holy.

Please arrive at 6:00 p.m. to register. Mass will be at 6:30 p.m.

Dinner will follow, as well as a talk by Fr. Rick. The Rosary and Benediction will conclude the evening.

The Holy Name Society’s cost for the dinner is $14 per person. We are requesting a “free will” donation for dinner and ask that

you please consider this when making your dinner donation. If you are interested in attending this meaningful event, please

make a reservation by contacting Capt. Al Carollo at (219) 836-8268 or Capt. Joe Adams at (219) 865-3566

no later than September 15th. We ask that attendees honor their reservation to avoid undue

costs to our organization. We hope to see you there! Let’s welcome our former

Associate Pastor, Fr. Rick, back to Munster!

Next Regular Meeting: Monday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Solar Room.

All are invited men of the parish are invited to attend.

Attention Parents of a Confirmation Student There will be a Confirmation parent meeting on Thursday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m.—Gym

At least one parent must attend for every student. Students do not need to attend the meeting.

September Schedule

15 Catechetical Sunday All Catechists Invited to Attend 10:00 a.m. Mass

for Catechist Blessing 18/19 Class 19 Parent Confirmation Meeting — 7:00 p.m. in Gym 25/26 Class

October Schedule

2/3 Class (Confirmation Commitment Mass at 5:00 p.m.) 9/10 Class 10 Parent First Penance/Communion Meeting

7:00 p.m. in the Gym 23/24 No Class — Fall Break 30/31 No Class

STM Travelers Club Apple Picking & Wine Tasting in Michigan

Thursday, September 19, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • $58 per person

We couldn’t resist going to the Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm Market in Michigan once again this fall. Country farm wagons will drive us through their beautiful acreage of 20,000 fruit trees and nearly 230 varieties of apples. You can pick your own

apples using their free gift bag or buy apples in their country store, the Farm Market. The Market also sells apple butter,

apple or cherry cider, cherry juice and many other Michigan-

produced items, including honey and maple syrup.

All of this apple picking will have us ready for a substantial

lunch. A delicious and satisfying home-cooked

Country Style Picnic Lunch will be served at the

Farm Market. On our way home we will stop

at St. Julian Winery in Union City, MI to enjoy some wine tasting. This small winery is known for its excellent wines &

helpful service; wine may be purchased. We should have a merry group on our way home!

Please make your reservations at the STM parish office. The price includes transportation, lunch, fees & all gratuities. **Tip: Be sure to dress appropriately for outside activities.

St. Vincent De Paul Pantry The parish SVDP Food Pantry provides only non-perishable

food, cleaning supplies & toiletries to those in need who live in Munster & South Hammond. We cannot distribute medicines,

nor can we accept perishable food, as we have no storage. The pantry needs:

Canned Soup • Canned Tomatoes Canned Fruit

Tomato Paste •Tomato Sauce Pancake Mix

Salad Dressing Dish Soap

Bathroom Cleaning Supplies Shampoo • Deodorant

Your generosity is greatly appreciated. May God bless you.

Pastoral Care Ministry If a friend or loved one would like to receive Communion

at home, please call Pastoral Care at (219) 836-8610, #313.

Vocations Committee To our young people:

When did you last think about how you can be a better steward and of greater service to the Church and our Lord?

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St. Thomas More School September 15, 2013

STMS Cash Raffle The St. Thomas More School Parent Association is currently

sponsoring a Cash Raffle. Anyone can

participate and tickets can be purchased in the School or Parish

Office. Tickets are $20 each.

First Prize $5,000

Second Prize $3,000

Third Prize $1,000.

Stop in and get your tickets today. Drawing will be in October. Good luck!

Hurry! Vote Now! Help Our School With a Quick Vote!

It only takes 30 seconds to vote. Every vote is worth $1 for St. Thomas More School.

This year, Target will give money to schools all over the

country for one simple act: a vote! Our school already has earned over100 votes and that means

$100 in donations from Target. But that’s only the beginning and we would like to earn much more.

For each additional vote, our school will get one extra dollar. So please remember that, although the gesture is small, the rewards are

potentially huge. Go to GiveWith.Target.com to vote for St. Thomas More School, now through September 21st, or until Target

has given away all $5 million. Tell and email all your friends, too. To vote and see the rules, visit GiveWith.Target.com.

Vote Every Week!

Visit GiveWith.Target.com to vote for our school.

The Tradition Continues at St. Thomas More School! Each August, at the first All School Mass of the new school year, St. Thomas More School traditionally welcomes

all who are new to our school family. This year, we welcomed nearly 80 new

students in preschool through eighth grade to their new academic home, as well as

four new members of our school staff and Ms. Emily Hackett, our parish’s new

Director of Religious Education. In addition to our new student/teacher

welcome, each eighth grade student was given their “official” sweatshirt and

presented to the student body as the new leaders of our school. Fr. Mike spoke to these students about the responsibility that they now carried as mentors to the younger students and blessed the Class of 2014.

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Wanted:

Reminder:

Parish Picnic is Today!

Sunday, September 15th in the North Parking Lot

Rain or Shine

Delicious Grub • Door Prizes Children’s Games/Prizes

Music by the Merry Notes Watch the Bears Game!

Thank You Garden Club! You may not actively notice our

parish grounds as you come and go to church, school or parish activities, but they are always in tip-top shape,

thanks to our STM Garden Club. The Garden Club meets twice a week

throughout a good portion of the year, tending to the many gardens around our large parish campus,

trimming shrubs and planting new flowers seasonally. Soon, the mums will pop with plentiful fall

colors, thanks to the watchful care of our Garden Club. New members are always needed to keep up the good work.

If you have some time to spare, your assistance would be welcomed; just come to the Barn on Wednesday or Friday

mornings at 9:00 a.m. and join our active group. We enjoy lots of fellowship along with our work and look

forward to a “growing” membership.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry & Raffle

Join the Monsignor Weis Knights of Columbus for their upcoming Fish Fry & Raffle

Friday, September 20, 2013 in the St. Thomas More Gym

4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Lake Perch, Fried Shrimp or Combination Plate — $12

Beer Batter Cod — Only $10

Baked Cod — $12 Children’s Portion Dinners — $6

All dinners include: French Fries or

Macaroni & Cheese Cole Slaw

Three Bean Salad Beets

Bread & Butter Coffee or Tea Condiments

Soft Drinks are available for purchase.

Raffle Drawing will take place at approximately 7:00 p.m. Winners need not be present.

Senior Citizens If you are a senior in our parish, please join our

warm & fun group. We are currently planning many events for the upcoming year. Our meetings are held at:

1:00 p.m. at the Kish Funeral Community Room at 10000 Calumet Avenue in Munster, unless noted.

Meetings: Wednesday, September 18th

Social Gathering Please bring non-perishable items for the

St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry

Wednesday, October 2nd Regular Business Meeting

A SHIIP (Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program )Representative will address our group & answer questions about

Medicare benefits and long-term care insurance.

Wednesday, October 23rd Special Meeting at the Carmelite Monastery

11:00 a.m. Chapel Mass followed by a Noon Luncheon

We’re Back! The STM Seniors Monthly Monday Luncheon

resumes this month. Monday, September 23rd at 11:30 a.m.

Sheffield’s Restaurant 1025 Sheffield Avenue in Dyer

Hope to see you there!

My Two Cents Thoughts on Living Stewardship

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke often depicts Jesus welcoming sinners and sharing table fellowship with them. From the beginning of today’s Gospel

we are called to see ourselves belonging to the group of sinners who Jesus embraces and with whom he dines. The opening verse also challenges us as his disciples, to see whether we

would dine with those whom Jesus welcomes. The Pharisees and Scribes won’t, but would we?

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Altar & Rosary Society All women of the parish are invited to join us.

Future Events & Meetings: Wednesday, October 9th

Pizza Bingo Meeting

Saturday & Sunday, November 2rd & 3rd Bazaar & Art & Craft Fair

Wednesday, November 13th Meeting with Jeff Casey from the Towle Theater

Wednesday, December 11th Christmas Supper & Holiday Program

Your Parish Needs You! Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion are needed for the 6:30 a.m. and 12:00 Noon Masses. If you can

help, please contact Deacon Dan Zurawski at (219) 742-6005.

STM Employment Networking Group

80% of Jobs are Unadvertised 82% of Jobs are found through Networking

70% 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

Thursday, September 19, 2013 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.

Lorraine Fiordelisi Assistant Director

Career Services Purdue University at Calumet Mock Interview

Asking the right questions • Answers employers want to hear The right & wrong of interviewing

Where: STMS Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN

When: The 3rd Thursday of Every Month Email: STMCareerGroup@gmail.com

Regular Meetings are Free! Open to All! For those who are unemployed (in transition), new to the job

market, employed or who can offer employment opportunities through their current professional connections.

Year of Faith Conference Everyone is invited to attend the Conference!

Join us for both sessions of this Year of Faith Conference.

Nativity of Our Savior Parish 2949 Willowcreek Road in Portage.

Friday, October 4th 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Opening Evening Prayer with Bishop Melczek at 7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Fr. Donald Senior

Former President and now Professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

Topic: Constitution on Divine Revelation: Dei Verbum

Saturday, October 5th 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Celebrate the end of the

Year of Faith with special Eucharistic Liturgy

Celebrant — Bishop Melczek Speaker: David Fagerberg, PhD.

Associate Professor of Liturgy and Senior Advisor at the Notre Dame Center for

Liturgy Topic: Constitution on Sacred Liturgy

Brochures can be found in the church vestibule. There is no fee to attend.

Call (219) 769-9292, ext. 280 for more information.

The Conference Committee urges all parishioners to participate in this special event as we bring this

special year to a close.

Friends of the Poor Walk Saturday, September 28th

Lemon Lake County Park in Crown Point Join St. Vincent De Paul for their Sixth Annual Friends of the Poor Walk and

help your neighbors in need. Registration is from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

The Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. Every dollar received from the Walk will

benefit those served by STM’s Vincentians. Contact Terry at (219) 972-9552 for more information.

Second Prize — $10,000 Third-Fifth Prize — $5,000 Sixth-15th Prize — $1,000 16th - 35th Prize — $500 36th - 55th Prize — $250

Grand Prize — $100,000

Drawing held on October 12, 2013! All proceeds to benefit every Andrean High School

club, organization and team. Winner need not be present.

Tickets available in STM Parish Office!

Andrean High School

Club 59 Rafle

Ticket —$100 • Split one with your friends!

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Soup Supper Enjoy a delicious dinner for only $5 a person on

Wednesday, September 18th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the St. John Bosco Cafeteria. Dinner includes a choice of five different soups, salad, bread/butter, crackers, dessert and beverage. Take outs are available for the same price. Proceeds will help our Bosco Teens attend the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis in

November. For more info, call the Parish Office at (219) 844-9027.

Garage & Bake Sale The St. James Women’s Guild in Highland is hosting

a Garage & Bake Sale on Friday, September 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on

Saturday, September 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Donations accepted on September 18th & 19th. For info, please call Helen at (219) 924-5783.

Annual Fall Luncheon The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association (#81) is

hosting its Annual Fall Luncheon on Sunday, September 22nd at Andorra Banquet Hall,

1112 Indianapolis Blvd. in Schererville at 1:00 p.m. Reservations required on/before September 16th. Call Margaret at (219) 659-2109 or Becky at (219) 659-7215 for reservations/info.

Members-free; guests-$20.

Choir Tour of Europe Join the Adult Choir of St. Paul Church in Valparaiso as they take

their fifth tour of Europe. Information Session on Monday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Newman Room at St. Paul Church, 1855 Harrison Boulevard in Valpo. The choir will be

singing at historic and famous churches throughout Germany and Austria. Find a complete brochure on the Music Page of the parish

website, saintpaulvalpo.org or call the Music Office at (219) 531-0922 or email sschnurr@stpaulvalpo.org for information.

Pray a Novena You are invited to pray a Novena with Expostion at the Shrine of

St. Therese of the Little Flower on Monday, September 23rd through October 1st at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Avenue in Chicago (secure & ample

parking). Call (773) 925-6600 for information.

Fall Rummage Sale Our Lady of Grace Church is holding its Fall Rummage Sale on

Tuesday, September 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, September 25th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in the School

Cafeteria (please enter through the North Cafeteria entrance). Wednesday is “Dollar a Bag Day”. Call (219) 924-7688 for info.

Holy Spirit Church "Fall Fantasy"

Dinner, Style Show & Silent Auction, themed "Many Branches...Touching Lives" on Saturday, October 5th from

6:00 p.m. to 10:00 pm. in our Rev. Murphy Parish Life Center, 7667 East 109th Avenue in Crown Point (Winfield) . Proceeds will be used to help the needy with utilities, rent assistance, gasoline & groceries. Catered by Teibel's Restaurant. Style Show sponsored

by the Dress Barn in Valparaiso. $35 donation. For reservations: (219) 661.0644 by September 27th.

Seeking Crafters Griffith Boy Scout Troop 264 is seeking crafters for their Fall

Harvest Crafts Festival on Saturday, September 28th (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, September 29th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Info: griffithtroop264@yahoo.com. Handmade items only.

Wounded Healers Grief Support Grief support groups for those dealing with the death of a

spouse, a parent, a sibling/friend, a child or grandchild or adults/ teens dealing with loss of a loved one from suicide. All meetings are held Wednesday evenings at St. James Church in Highland from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Call (219)924-5577 or email www.woundedhealers-nwi.com. Meetings: September 25, October 9, October 23 &

November 6. “Healing through the Holidays” will be Sunday, November 17th.

Slovak Ladies Annual Meeting Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union

Branch 79 in Whiting is holding its annual meeting & Mass on September 29th at St. John the Baptist

in Whiting at 11:00 a.m. Light lunch to follow. Call Ann at (219) 865-1925 or Joan at (815) 895-0431 to reserve/ info.

Casino Night A Las Vegas benefit, “Casino Royale” will be held on Saturday,

October 5th from 6:10 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight at St. James Church Hall in Highland. $10 donation includes foods &

beverages. Must be 21. (219) 924-4220 (during office hours).

Nazareth Home Gala The Nazareth Home, a licensed foster home located in East

Chicago for children with unique and critical medical needs, is holding its annual Gala on October 10th at the Radisson Hotel at the Star Plaza in Merrillville. “Celebrating 20 Years of Miracles”

Gala tickets can be purchased for $100 each at www.nazarethhome.com or by calling (219) 947-8562.

Bishop Noll Homecoming Tailgate/Reunion All alumni and friends of BNI are invited to the annual

Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, October 11th. Join alumni & friends from across the country for an evening of food, fun &

Warrior pride. Tickets at the door—$20 (includes beverages & food after the Noll football game) Must be 21 or older. This

event will kick-off some class reunion weekends. Class reunion info: www.bishopnoll.org . Tailgate info: Mehgan Jagielski at

(219) 932-9058, ext. 1005 or mjagielski@bishopnoll.org.

Vendors Wanted Sts. Peter and Paul is looking for vendors/crafters for their 5th

Annual Vendor/Craft Fair on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For info, call Pat at (219) 947-0259.

Share Foundation Seeks Volunteers Share Foundation is seeking individuals to work at weekend camps for developmentally disabled adults. Professionals, nurses, cooks, homemakers, students, retirees, temporarily

unemployed or anyone over the age of 16. Contact Nick Roland at (219) 778-2585 or camp@sharefoundation.org to help.