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The liturgical seasons — Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter, Advent, and Christmas — help us to prepare for the glories of certain feasts. They also remind us of a greater

reality: the fact that one day our season on earth shall pass.

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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, KCHS; Ext. 2312 myadron@stm-church.com Priest In Residence ................ Reverend Andrew J. Corona; Ext. 2314 acorona@stm-church.com Senior Deacon............................................ Dr. Napoleon Tabion, OFS Senior Deacon.................................................. Daniel Zurawski, KHS Deacons ................................................................ David Kapala, KHS ............................................................................ Joseph Stodola, KHS Director of Finance ...................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 Pastoral Care Coordinator ....... Deacon David Kapala, KHS; Ext. 2315 Director of Music ....................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 2338 Director of Religious Education .................. Emily Hackett; Ext. 2332

Parish Office Staff

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. 2232 Administrative Assistant ............................... Rosemary Strimbu; Ext. 2236

Grades K through 8 • Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education .............................................................. Allen Blocher Parish Life ......................................................................... Elaine Herrmann Peace & Social Justice ................................................................ Mari Casas Spirituality & Worship ....................................................... Kaaren Mashura Stewardship .......................................................................... Paul Liszewski

Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ........................................ Cindy Keilman 923-9862 Boy Scouts ........................................................ PJ Caraher (219) 838-2943 Career Networking Group…………………… Christine Spencer 836-8610 Circle of Prayer…………………………………..Carolyn Cenko 741-2509 Cub Scouts ……………………...Kevin Ranos Kevin.ranos@sbcglobal.net Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Gabriel Project………………………………... Marilyn Glennon 801-6586 Garden Club ............................................................ Paul Mazerik 644-8409 Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544 Girl Scouts ............................................................. Renee Whelan 796-6809 Holy Name Society ..................................................... Bill Burke 322-6462 Knights of Columbus ......................................Joe Janostak (219) 923-3699 Oblates………………………………………...Denise Gard (219)201-4103 Respect Life ................................................. Leslie Dernulc (219)741-3739 Senior Citizens .................................................... Bob O’Donnell 877-5050 The Travelers Club…………………………………..Lois Quinn 836-7902 Ushers Club ..................................................... ….Jim Marmalejo 836-1463 Venture Crew……………………………………....Fr. Ben Ross 322-4505

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.

St. Thomas More Parish Website: www.stm-church.com

Hours: Mon-Friday 8:00 am-8:00 pm • Saturday 8:00 am-2:00 pm 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 ................................................... Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Daytime Receptionist ...................................... Susan Strain; Ext. 2300 Evening Receptionist ........................................................... .Ext. 2330 Building Maintenance…………..Mike Popovich 836-8610, Ext. 2313 Custodial Supervisor…………….Karla Baldwin 836-8610, Ext. 2331

Pastoral Ministries Environment & Art ...................................... Susan Gryfakis 688-8209 Eucharistic Ministers ........................ Deacon Dan Zurawski 742-6005 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

2018-2019 Pastoral Council Members Thomas Alexander ................................................... Bernadine Barrett Carolyn Cenko ............................................................... Diane DeSoto Deborah Jarvis ................................................................... Tim Jevyak Jim Kaspar .................................................................. Christi Kordeck Paul Liszewski .................................................................... Eric Miller Dwight Reed ................................................. Jim Secviar, Chairperson

St. Thomas More School Pre-School through 8th Grade

Office Hours: Monday– Friday • 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Website ............................................................ www.stm-school.com School Phone ......... 836-9151 School Fax ......................... 836-0982 President ...................................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 Principal ............................................ Dr. Samantha Francis; Ext. 2258 School Administrative Assistant………..Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 2200 School Reception & Office Associate……….Sandra Steele; Ext. 2201 School Parent Association………...Shannon Pischner; (219) 306-7551 Parish & School Offices Associate………...Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 2311 School Admission……………………………... Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Director of Development………………….…Karen Leluga; Ext. 2307

Weis Center — Preschool & Pre-K 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321

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

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

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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 5, 2018

Saturday, August 11 5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron

Sunday, August 12 6:30 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 8:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 10:00 a.m. Fr. Andrew Corona 12:00 Noon Fr. Andrew Corona

SUNDAY, August 5 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Michael Kovach (Ann.) by Daughter Veronica & Family 10:00 am Mary B. Solczak by Family 12:00 pm Joseph & Veronica Dolak by Family

MONDAY, August 6 — The Transfiguration of the Lord 6:30 am Shirley O’Donnell 8:30 am Sarah Naranjo by Murray Family

TUESDAY, August 7 — St. Sixtus II and Companions 6:30 am Joseph Kowalski by Wife Mary & Family 8:30 am Intention of Jugovic & Collins Families by Maria Jugovic 10:00 am All Souls Day Intentions (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 4)

WEDNESDAY, August 8 — St. Dominic 6:30 am Dr. Rodolfo Jao by Maricar Schlossberger 8:30 am Olga Bianchi (Ann.) by Husband Renaldo

THURSDAY, August 9 6:30 am Mary Jo Humpfer by Rudakas Family 9:00 am Deceased Members of Kazmierski Family by Alice Rokosz

FRIDAY, August 10 — St. Lawrence 6:30 am Larry Maas by Family 8:30 am Deceased Members of Dominiak Family by Emily Conway

SATURDAY, August 11 — St. Clare 8:30 am Carl Zellers by Agnes Lauer 2:00 pm Mangus/Penwell Nuptials 5:30 pm Antoinette Picicco by Art Giannini

SUNDAY, August 12 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Stephen Rousseau by Wife Susan 10:00 am Joseph Justynski (Ann.) by Carolyn & Ed Smiley 12:00 pm Joan Austgen by Witter Family

MONDAY, August 6 8:30 am G. & I. Scalzo

TUESDAY, August 7 8:30 am A. Klaich, M. McDunn

WEDNESDAY, August 8 8:30 am K. McComis, H. Hamer

THURSDAY, August 9 9:00 am R. Andrzejewski, S. Szala

FRIDAY, August 10 8:30 am J. Rock, M. Caraher

SATURDAY, August 11 8:30 am J. Sajn, M. Slivka 5:30 pm A. & L. Forszt, T. Pappas/MC ~ Nick

SUNDAY, August 12 6:30 am A. O’Brien, J. Burns, A. Korfiatis 8:00 am G. Kenning, D. Nahnsen, B. Peters/MC~Eliza Z. 10:00 am A., C. & E. Powell/MC ~ Will 12:00 pm D. Arambula, F. Bernarte, S. Becker-Toro MC ~ Jacob B.

III — John Mangus & Rebecca Penwell

Evening Scripture Study The St. Thomas More Thursday Evening Scripture Study will

meet for 20 weeks and begin its next session Thursday, September 6, 2018. This session will guide us through the

Acts of the Apostles, meeting from September 6 to November 8, and resuming January 10 to March 14, 2019.

Registration deadline for the next session is August 13, 2018. Watch the bulletin for more details coming soon.

Eucharistic Ministers Needed Eucharistic Ministers are needed at all the weekend Masses,

most especially at these Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m. & Sunday 12:00 p.m.

If you can help, please contact: Deacon Dan Zurawski at (219) 836-8610, # 2316 or dzurawski@stm-church.com.

Pastoral Care Ministry If you or a family member is a hospitalized or homebound STM parishioner, arrange a Communion visit by contacting Deacon

Dave Kapala: (219) 836-8610, # 315 or dkapala@stm-church.com.

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lease pray for the sick of our parish... c Joshua Alvarez

Margaret Amatulli Mary Anhalt Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio

Antonio Belmonte Mary Berry

Michael Berry Michael Billedo

Michael Blazevich Laverne Blumka Cheryl Bostrom

Linda Braun Stephany Burney Kathleen Burns

Paul Burns Dorothy Campbell James Campbell

Thomas Cak Al Carollo

Janet Cattanach Jack Chevigny

Jacqueline Morrow Christian

Willie Colby Vincent Corsello

Mike Curtain Eleuterio Del Real

Irene Dettmer Jeanine Doescher

Patrick Doran Alex Eiland

Sherlon Evans John Forde

Phyllis Garber Andrea Garritano Margaret Geary Emily Gibson

Dorothy Gillespie Margaret Good

Monica Gonzalez Howard Gralewski

Margaret Gray Susan Graff

James Grunewald Mary Ellen Gullicks

Jay Harker Amy Hayes

Marie Henke Marisol Hernandez

Robert Hesek Becky Hill

Charlotte Hunt Betty Ingbretson Joseph S. Iwan

Steve Izzo Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack Robert Kalka

Carol Keilman Kelly Jean

Mark Kenney Irene Kerps Jean Kibler

James Klein, Sr. Janet Knight

Susan Kolodziej Richard Komyatte

Paul Kostalik Edward Kritzer Isabella Lappo

Annika LeMonier Chris LeMonier

Debbie LeMonier Nicklas LeMonier

Mike Lewis Kris Lisikiewicz Jo Lisiniewicz

Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz

Maria Lovell Marilyn Madsen

Brady Martin Larkin McKenzie Jenny Mendoza

Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Erin Meyer

Ann Miskovich Andrew Moll

Genevieve Mrvan Donna Nichols

Jim Nolan Steven Nowaczyk

Clare O’Brien

Donna O’Connor Kevin O’Neill Danny Ogren

James Pancheri Marty Pavovic

Johanna Petruch Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones

Ron Plewniak Sylvester Porras Dennis Powell Ronald Prus Jerry Reach

Timothy Ribble Jackie Roach David Rossin Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz

Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz

Zachery Scriff James Secviar

Jim Seul Renee Shehan Nick Skinner

Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Florence Stevens

Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Kathie Trudgian Anthony Ubuane

Virginia Ulanowski Phyllis Unkuri

Tony Vanden Heuvel Raymond Vanderbok

Julia Vrbanich James Wachel Kathy Wachel

Marilyn (Vrabel) Warda Mark Wein

Anne Wisniewski Don Woszczynski Josephine Zagrocki

Cecilia Ziegler Cody Ziemkowski

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time In an on-demand society, it's not always easy to imagine life with less.

The crowds of Jesus' day depended on the weather and successful growing seasons for their livelihood. For many of Jesus' listeners, even

"food that perished" would have been a welcome relief. Jesus acknowledges this but tries to draw them deeper. "You are

looking for me not because you saw signs but because you ate the loaves and were filled." For people who have just witnessed a miracle,

the response is strangely marked by ingratitude. "What can you do? Our ancestors ate manna in the desert." Jesus fed them for one day, but Moses interceded with God for 40 years of bread. "Jesus," they seem

to say, "can't you just give us more?" How often do we behave similarly in the spiritual life? "If I only I had more patience, then I could be kind to her." "I could be welcoming if I

was more outgoing, but that's just not me." "I know I'd be a better parent if I just had more time." Like the crowds, we want Jesus to give us more. We don’t always want him to completely shift our paradigm.

Perhaps it's not "more patience" we need, but a deeper sense of our own imperfections for a greater sense of empathy. Maybe God is

inviting you not to entertain an entire group, but to seek out the quiet person on the fringe. And time may limit you from family

engagement, but could God be asking you to reorder your priorities entirely? After all, it wasn't more loaves that the people needed. Jesus

is "the bread of life," who sustains our most essential needs. This week, are you looking for more or are you looking for God Himself?

MONDAY, August 6 6:30 pm Marian Rosary ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Parish Life ~ Conference Room

TUESDAY, August 7 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 Baptism Preparation Class ~ Conference Room

THURSDAY, August 8 7:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Society ~ Conference Room

FRIDAY, August 10 No Gifts of Love & Warmth in August

SATURDAY, August 11 STMS Back to School Fair — 9:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. in the Gym 9:00 am Live Christ-Share Christ ~ Weis Center 10:00 am Oblates ~ Conference Room

SUNDAY, August 12 STMS Back to School Fair — 9:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. in the Gym

Readings for Week of August 5, 2018 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Ps 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54 [24b]/ Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35 Monday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 [1a, 9a]/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 [17]/Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7/Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13 [cf. 10d]/Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [12a]/Mt 16:13-23 Friday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 [5]/Jn 12:24-26 Saturday: Hb 1:12--2:4/Ps 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 [11b]/Mt 17:14-20 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [9a]/Eph 4:30 -5:2/Jn 6:41-51

Vocations Committee We need priests! We must have priests!

We have Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday in the Chapel. Our Lord awaits our prayers and we must implore help for an

increase in seminarians to the priesthood. It is the duty of all of us to pray for this important occurrence.

Parish Picnic Coming Soon! Everyone in the St. Thomas More parish is invited to join us

Sunday, September 16th 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Gym/Cafeteria/Solar Room There will be something for everyone:

A delicious meal, live entertainment & fun games for the kids! But you must RSVP to attend.

Watch for reservation form in the August 29th bulletin.

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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:

August 5: Rev. Edward A. Zemelko, C.S.B. (2003) August 6: Msgr. John P. Biernacki (1960) Rev. James W. Koons (1998)

PREDICTABILITY

“Every year, August lashes out in volcanic fury, rising with the din of morning traffic, its great metallic wings smashing against the ground, heating the air with ever-increasing intensity.” ~ Henry Rollins

One thing is certain, no one around here will be singing Frank Loesser’s song, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” anytime in the near future. We all know what August means: heat, the beginning of school, heat, the end of summer vacations, heat, the shifting of seasons and, did I mention, heat. That is certain. It is predictable. There seems to be no getting around it. So, we find ourselves preparing for it.

When August comes around, parents begin the back-to-school purchasing for clothes and supplies. Families take last-minute vacations. Students rush to finish their summer packets given to them before school let out for the summer. There is so much to do to prepare for what is to come.

It is that way in our faith lives as well. There are predictable seasons that speak to us about preparation. The liturgical seasons — Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter, Advent, and Christmas — help us to prepare for the glories of certain feasts. They also remind us of a greater reality: the fact that one day our season on earth shall pass.

Jesus constantly reminded His people to live in readiness. They were to be prepared for His coming, which He described as a thief in the night. That frightens some people, usually because they do not live their lives as they should. If we lived our lives in readiness, we would have no reason to worry or fear.

But, let’s face it, there are so many distractions in this world that we often take our eyes off of the prize of eternity and, instead, gaze at the “prizes” offered to us by the world. We become so enamored by the things of this world that we forget to prepare for eternity. It is very much like the student who goes home for the summer and does not open the summer packet until two days before school. Major panic sets in as that student scrambles to get things done.

We could wait and live in panic, fear, dread, and anxiety or we could do something each day to prepare for the day that God calls us home. Personally, I do not like panic and anxiety. I would rather be ready. It’s easier to do than one might think. Pray each day. Try to do good for others. Look for signs of God all around you and respond to those signs with thankful praise.

FAITH ACTION: Ask yourself if you are ready for the Lord’s call. If not, determine what you need to do and then get busy doing it.

FR. JORDAN Some of you were inquiring about how you might be able to correspond with Fr. Jordan and encourage him as he enters the novitiate. You may write to him at:

Rev. Jordan C. Fetcko Dominican Novitiate 3005 W. 29th Avenue Denver, CO 80211-3701

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Q. Where do bees go on vacation? A. Stingapore

Q. Where do crayons go on vacation? A. Color-ado

Q. Where do cows stay on vacation? A. Moo-tels

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS This coming Saturday, August 11th, the Knights of Columbus will have a Corporate Communion at the

5:30 p.m. Mass. Immediately following the Mass, they will have the Installation of Officers for the new Fraternal Year. If you would like to attend the installation, you are more

than welcome. This would be a good time to meet the officers of the Council and to ask any questions you may

have about membership.

PREPARING FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR To all those preparing to move to college, God bless you. Please do not forget to make time to pray and go to Mass.

You can get incredible strength from that. To those preparing to return to grade school or high

school, come with an open mind and willing spirit. To those preparing to teach once again, I hope the respite

of summer vacation has renewed you in body and spirit.

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Religious Education

Lectors for the Week

Saturday, August 11 5:30 pm Mass

Main: Bill & JoAnn Karr

Chapel: Rob & Dorothy Mangus

Sunday, August 5 6:30 am Mass

Chapel: Lyle & Shirley Fralich Choir: Tim & Karen Rutz

8:00 am Mass Main: Paul & Jan Liszewski

Chapel: Mary Silvasi Choir: Dolores Fulte

10:00 am Mass Chapel: Diane Adley & Joan Mucha

Choir: Tim & Amy Jevyak

12:00 Noon Mass Main: Diane Gralewski Choir: Pat Batchelder

Saturday, August 11 5:30 pm Mass

Christopher Balbo & Joe Dubczak

Sunday, August 12 6:30 am Mass

Loretta Krawczyk & Micki Richter

8:00 am Mass Diane DeSoto & Linda Stefanich

10:00 am Mass Jim Hus & John Kovach

12:00 Noon Mass Bernadine Barrett & Julie Blanford

Religious Education 2018/2019 Religious Education classes will

begin on September 5/6, 2018. Students can choose between Wednesday or Thursday classes. Watch the bulletin for registration information coming soon.

Help Needed for Religious Education Program

We are currently looking for men and women who are willing to share their faith with the children of

St. Thomas More by volunteering to be a Catechist • Substitute Catechist Classroom Aide • Hall Monitor If you are looking for ways to make

meaningful contributions to your church, please prayerfully consider if this is something God is calling you to. You will have the opportunity to grow stronger in your faith as you

guide the children. Training and assistance for Catechists will be available

before classes start in the fall. Please contact Emily Hackett for more information.

(219) 836-8610 ext. 2232 or ehackett@stm-school.com

“Chosen” Coming This Fall Coming this fall to St. Thomas More, the Chosen program is

open to all high school students who are interested in exploring their Catholic faith. Chosen will take teens on a journey through

the Catholic faith in all its richness, exploring how the Sacraments, prayer and discipleship are keys to a happy life.

Chosen will meet beginning on September 5th Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

There is a nominal $30 fee. To register, please contact Emily Hackett at ehackett@stm-church.com.

Virtus Training Saturday, August 18, 2018

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the St. Thomas More Solar Room. As part of our diocesan Synod, we are trying to get all

parishioners into our safe environment program. The more people involved, the better this works. Please come to training, even if you are not required to do so. We all need to do

our part to keep God’s children and His Church safe. The Virtus Program deals with the awareness and prevention of

the sexual abuse of children. Anyone 18 years or older must be Virtus trained to

volunteer or work in the school or in the parish. Due to the content of the program, absolutely no children are

permitted to attend the training. Please go to www.virtus.org to reserve your seat for Virtus

training and to assure we have enough materials for everyone. Click on “First Time Registrant” and “View List of Sessions”.

Organization is “Diocese of Gary”. Please arrive promptly for the training and enter through the gymnasium doors under the carport (north side of building).

Holy Name Society All men of the parish are invited to join the Holy Name Society this fall. Enjoy being part of a dedicated, spiritual group of men

who serve the parish and community. Join us for our first meeting of the 2018/2019 year.

Monday, August 20, 2018 7:00 p.m. in the Solar Room

Next Meeting: Monday, September 17, 2018.

Save the date for the Carmelite Monastery in Munster Evening of Reflection

Thursday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m.

Multi-Cultural Mass

Multi-Cultural

Multi-Cultural Catholic Mass Today! Sunday, August 5 at 4:00 p.m.

Celebrant: Rev. Jeff Burton Herr Farm • 9804 W 219th Avenue • Lowell

Celebrate Mass with migrant farm workers. Maps at church entrances.

Pot luck meal after Mass. Bring a dish to share & a lawn chair.

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St. Thomas More School August 5, 2018

At the Back to School Fair: Purchase gym clothes Pay Parent Association fees Visit with the School Advisory Council, Parent Association & Athletics Get your child’s classroom assignment Speak with clubs & organizations and lots more!

All St. Thomas More School Parents should plan to attend the annual

BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR Saturday & Sunday • August 11th & 12th

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Each Day in the Gym

Student Reads to Help Others We are happy to

congratulate another St. Thomas More School student for her dedicated

effort to help others. STMS first grade student (soon to be second grade

student) Melanie O'Connor raised $60 for the

Lake County Library by reading 95 books. Melanie

achieved this awesome goal by participating in the Lake County Library’s annual Read-a-Thon.

Melanie and her trophy are shown here with

2017/18 STMS principal, Jay Harker.

Way to go Melanie!

STMS Golf Classic Our most sincere thanks to all who donated, sponsored and participated

in our inaugural Golf Classic. We are appreciative of the support

and can’t wait for next year’s event. Watch our Facebook page & the parish bulletin for more about the

outing coming soon.

First Day of School Wednesday, August 15

We to see our students & begin another great year at St. Thomas More School!

Kindergarten Orientation Tuesday, August 14 at 12:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Rooms in the Main School Building Preschool & Pre-K Orientation

6:30 p.m. at the Weis Center

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Senior Citizens Our new officers have been busy planning another

exciting year for the St. Thomas More Seniors. Meetings will begin Wednesday, September 5 and we look

forward to seeing our members, both current and new! Until then, please plan to join us for our Monthly Luncheon.

Monthly Luncheon Members are encouraged to join us for our luncheon

Monday, August 6th at 11:00 a.m. Gabe’s Place Restaurant

9 East Main Street • Glenwood, IL Come for good food and good fun! See you there!

Help Wanted at St. Thomas More

Business Manager Needed St. Thomas More Parish

The Business Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance and is responsible for overseeing the accounting, human resource and software/database systems of the parish. The ideal candidate is an experienced person who has the skills necessary to prepare, interpret and utilize detailed financial reports and computerized

databases, provide outstanding service, is analytical, collaborative and can work multiple projects at the same time.

This person will also need to be able to work with and supervise a small staff and volunteers. For a more details go to:

http://www.stm-church.com/BusinessManager.pdf If qualified, please submit a cover letter and resume

to: jobopenings@stm-church.com.

Office Receptionist/Administrative Assistant St. Thomas More School

This is a part-time position. Will be responsible for welcoming all who come into, or telephone, the school office and provide

administrative and related office services/support to administration, staff, students and parents.

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Must be a practicing Roman Catholic, highly motivated, hard-

working and collaborative team player. In addition, candidate should be enthusiastic, flexible and be able

to think and problem solve on the spot.

To apply , please go jobopenings@stm-school.com. Include: Letter of interest, resume and 3 letters of recommendation.

STM Career Networking Group

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

15% Found Want Ads 4% Create Their Own Jobs • 2% Blindly Send Resumes

Thursday, August 16, 2018 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Getting Hired! Reasons for Not Getting Hired

(that no one will tell you)

Where: STM Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster When: The 3rd Thursday of Every Month

Time: 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Email: STMCareerGroup@gmail.com

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.

St. Vincent de Paul Our SVDP Food Pantry is always in need of non-perishable food

items to replenish and stock our shelves. Help those in our community who need food for their families

by contributing to our pantry today! These items are needed now:

Peanut Butter • Jelly • Pancake Mix/Syrup Meal Helpers • Rice Helpers/Sides

Potato Helpers/Sides • Pork & Beans Canned Fruit • Tuna •Canned Meats

Laundry Detergent • Dish Soap • Shampoo Thank you for your generosity!

Bulletin Deadlines Please submit all bulletin articles at least two (2) weeks in

advance via email to bulletin@stm-church.com.

Golf for Possibilities Planting Possibilities Golf Outing

Saturday, August 11, 2018 Scherwood Golf Course in Schererville.

Sign-up online at golf4possibilities.eventbrite.com or download a mail-in form at plantingpossibilities.org/golf.

7:00 a.m.— Registration • 8:00 a.m. — Shotgun Start $120 per golfer includes buffet luncheon, beer, cart, door prizes,

golf awards and lots of great raffle and silent auction items.. Event and hole sponsorship opportunities available.

We are in need of sports tickets/sports memorabilia, goods/services and promotional items for our silent auction/raffle, door

prizes, and goodie bags. Contact Paul at (219) 333-1125 or golf@planting possibilities.org if you can help.

Planting Possibilities is a registered 501(c)3 with the mission to provide job-skills training, employment, & volunteer opportunities for

adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.