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Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders of Conscience

ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL Educating the Whole Child in the Values of Jesus and Mary

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2019 LEARN • SERVE

LEAD SUCCEED!

TODAY—SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

Preschool to 8th Grade

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 [email protected] Priest In Residence ................ Reverend Andrew J. Corona; Ext. 2314 [email protected] 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. 2232

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…………………… Jim Kaczka (219) 201-0335 Circle of Prayer…………………………………..Carolyn Cenko 741-2509 [email protected] Cub Scouts ……………………...Kevin Ranos [email protected] 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 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 Welcome to the St. Thomas More parish family!

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

Parish Office Staff

Hours: Mon-Friday 8:00 am-8:00 pm • Saturday 8:00 am-2:00 pm Email address .................................. [email protected] Email address for bulletin ...................... [email protected] 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……Nereida Harretos; 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 Business Manager………………………Mike Gutchewsky; Ext. 2339

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

mailto:[email protected]

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019

Saturday, February 2 5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron

Sunday, February 3 6:30 a.m. Carmelite Father 8:00 a.m. Carmelite Father 10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Yadron

SUNDAY, January 27 — Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am K.D. You (Ann.) by Janine Slivka & Family 10:00 am Rosemarie Arent (Ann.) by Family 12:00 pm Catherine Flynn (Ann.) by Family

MONDAY, January 28 — St. Thomas Aquinas 6:30 am Doreen Jurkash by Jurkash Family 8:30 am Richard & Mary Ann Booth by Caraher Family

TUESDAY, January 29 6:30 am Consuelo Porras by Sylvester & Kathy Porras 8:30 am Gene Leahy by Family 10:00 am Joseph Szot by STM Holy Name Society (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 1)

WEDNESDAY, January 30 6:30 am Edward Hamilton by Family 8:30 am Roland Kwasny (Ann.) by Wife & Children

THURSDAY, January 31 — St. John Bosco 6:30 am Stephania Mueller (Ann.) by Linarae Mueller 9:00 am Bernie Mashura by Phyllis Krizmanic

FRIDAY, February 1 — First Friday 6:30 am Mary Young by Christopher Young 8:30 am Frank Kish by Pat Kish

SATURDAY, February 2 Presentation of the Lord-First Saturday 8:30 am Joseph Pawlak (Ann.) by Family 5:30 pm Jo Ann Long (Ann.) by Marilyn Pajor

SUNDAY, February 3 — Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Cletus O’Drobinak (Ann.) by Wife Mary 10:00 am Ed & Jean Hreha by Children 12:00 pm Elvira Ferrara (Ann.) by Daughters Tina & Maria

SATURDAY, February 2 8:30 am A. & L. Forszt 5:30 pm D. Urbaniak, K. Cipowski, Q. Fehr/MC ~ Gavin SUNDAY, February 3 6:30 am J. & M. Blanford, A. Korfiatis 8:00 am B. Peters, J. Sajn, J. Serrano/MC ~ Emma G. 10:00 am B., M. & R. Andrzejewski/MC ~ Xavian 12:00 pm S. Beck-Toro, A. Contro, A. O’Brien/MC ~ Eliza

James River Son of Nathaniel & Alisha Enoch

Giovanni Constantine Son of Michael Shomo & Jessica Montella

Pastoral Care Ministry If you or a family member is a hospitalized or homebound STM parishioner, contact Deacon Dave Kapala at (219) 836-8610, #

315 or [email protected] to arrange a Communion visit.

Martha Gallagher

REFLECTION Stewardship

“Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared…” (Nehemiah 8:10)

Ezra’s instructions to the people show us that God does not forbid

us from enjoying the good things in life.

He wants us to be happy!

However, God expects us to be grateful for all that He has given

us and to generously share our blessings with those who are in

need without expecting anything in return.

Sacrificial Offerings

January 20, 2019

Adult $ 19,761.00 Loose $ 3,159.00 Automated $ 3,139.00 Children $ 64.09

TOTAL $ 26,123.09

Thank you for sharing your gift of treasure with our parish!

Church in Latin America $ 4,285.00


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

Margaret Amatulli Mary Anhalt Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio

Antonio Belmonte Mary Berry

Michael Berry Michael Billedo

Michael Blazevich Laverne Blumka

Diane Bochnowski Cheryl Bostrom

Arthur M. Branco Linda Braun

Stephany Burney Kathleen Burns

Paul Burns Dorothy Campbell James Campbell

Al Carollo Peter Castro

Janet Cattanach Jacqueline Morrow

Christian Willie Colby

Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain

Eleuterio Del Real Irene Dettmer

Jeanine Doescher Patrick Doran Alex Eiland

Sherlon Evans John Forde

Bonnie Gabrione Ed Gage

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

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 Crystal Kurek 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 Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz

Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz

Zachery Scriff James Secviar

Jim Seul Renee Shehan Nick Skinner Laurie Slazyk

Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Florence Stevens

Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Kathie Trudgian Anthony Ubuane

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

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up." Did you grow up in a small town? Whenever you see stories of tight-knit communities, a common refrain is that everybody knows everybody and that's very

difficult to change. If you leave and return, people expect you to be and act a certain way, and it's strange for them if you do not. In today's

Gospel, we see that Jesus was already moving "in the power of the Spirit and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He...was praised by all." His ministry has begun! News of his growing popularity must have

proceeded him to Nazareth. Upon his arrival, he "went according to his custom into the synagogue on

the Sabbath day." For the first few moments, he is what they expect - their hometown boy returning to pay his respects. As was common of

men at the time, he takes a turn reading a passage of Sacred Scripture. It is a bold passage, one he selects intentionally. "He unrolled the scroll and

found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me." After reading about holy anointings, liberation for the poor and

prisoners, and physical healings, Jesus does the unthinkable. "'Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.'"

We are all called to imitate Christ wherever we are. This might mean doing the unexpected! All too often we're content with the daily status

quo, and so are the people around us. When we take a stand for Christian values, change our lifestyle to reflect the Gospel, and work for justice in society, we may make others uncomfortable. But Jesus doesn't call us to the same life we lived yesterday or the year before that. He is calling all

of us - each and every one of us - to deeper conversion of heart. No matter what other people expect, will you love in the Spirit of the

Lord today?

SUNDAY, January 27 Ushers Club Pancake Breakfast— 7:30 am to Noon ~ Gym St. Thomas More School Open House —9:00 am to Noon St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection After All Masses

MONDAY, January 28 Catholic Schools Week — Celebrating Vocations 6:30 pm Marian Rosary ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Schola Choir ~ Church 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus ~ Solar Room

TUESDAY, January 29 Catholic Schools Week — Celebrating Our Community/Nation 9:15 am Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 p.m.) ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel 7:00 pm RCIA ~ Conference Room

WEDNESDAY, January 30 Catholic Schools Week — Celebrating Our Students 4:30 pm Religious Education Classes (until 6:00 p.m.) 4:30 pm RCIC (until 6:00 p.m.) ~ Conference Room 6:30 pm Handbell Practice (until 7:45 pm) ~ Church 7:00 pm Catholics Coming Home ~ Solar Room

THURSDAY, January 31 Catholic Schools Week — Celebrating Our Families 4:30 pm Religious Education Classes (until 6:00 p.m.) 6:30 pm Scripture Study ~ Conference Room 6:45 pm All Seasons Chorale ~ Church

FRIDAY, February 1 Catholic Schools Week — Celebrating Our Faculty & Staff 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth ~ Conference Room

SATURDAY, February 2 8:00 am First Saturday Rosary ~ Chapel

SUNDAY, February 3 Catholic Schools Week — Celebrating Those Special to STMS

Readings for Week of January 27 Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10/Ps 40:2 and 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40 [39a]/ Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 19 [8]/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or Luke 2:22-32 Next Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17 [cf. 15ab]/1 Cor 12:31—13:13 or 1 Cor 13:4-13/Lk 4:21-30

Stuffing Party Help the Holy Name Society by attending our next Stuffing Party in the Conference Room

Tuesday, January 29th at 9:00 a.m. All are invited to help. See you there!

The Pastor’s Page

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:

January 29: Rev. Edward M. Boney (1971) January 30: Rev. Joseph Zobel (1967) Rev. Clarence Mazur (2001) January 31: Rev. Joseph R. Niezgoda (2008) February 2: Rev. Dennis Teles (2014)

THE WAY TO HAPPINESS

“The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale

St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians that we are all members of the Body of Christ. Each and every one of us is a unique part. We cannot all be feet. We cannot all be hands. We cannot all be ears or eyes or fingers or toes. We are all unique and necessary in the Body of Christ.

Some people, sadly, try to be what they are not. They look at the gifts and talents of others and lament that they do not share in them. They allow themselves to become jealous and envious. Often, those feelings lead them down darker paths than they would have imagined for themselves.

Norman Vincent Peale reminded us of something very simple: happiness lies within our grasp. We do not have to try to be someone else. We should be content with who and what we are. In that contented state, we easily can be a people of love who live simply, expect little, and give much. If we are happy with ourselves, we will be able to spread sunshine, warmth, and love to those around us.

Why, then, do we often feel that we need to be someone other than who we are? Is it the world around us that speaks these things to us or is it a voice from within? Is that voice from within legitimate or is it the all-too-familiar voice of the enemy?

Make no mistake about it: the devil is never happy when we live as one, united in love and with our God. The enemy does everything within his power to make us think that we are not special, that we are not good enough for God to love. That causes us to want to be different, to want what others have. That causes grief and strife among us. That fuels jealousy and envy.

The devil could care less about us. All that he wants to do is make sure that our soul never makes it to our true reward: eternity with God. He will say and do anything necessary to sway us from our goal. Do not let him win. St. Peter wrote to the Christian community: “Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, solid in your faith.”

Learn all that you can about God and the love that He has for you. Lean on God when times are rough and know that He will always help you. All you need to do is ask. Live, content in that promise, and spread sunshine to others!

FAITH ACTION: Set aside grudges and live as a child of God this day, spreading His love.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Catholic Schools Week deserves some Catholic humor

Q. How do you make Holy Water? A. You boil the hell out of it.

Q. What do you call a sleepwalking priest? A. A roamin’ Catholic.

Q. Why did the priest giggle during his homily? A. He had Mass hysteria.

Q. Do you want to know about the drama at the convent? A. It’s nun of your business!

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN GOT YOU DOWN?

The government shutdown has taken a toll on a lot of people, including many of our parishioners. If your job has been affected, if you have

been furloughed and are having a tough time making ends meet, please contact the parish office (836-8610) to see if there is any assistance we might be able to give to you.

I BELIEVE I believe in Catholic schools. That was one of the reasons, shortly after my ordination, that I told the bishops of our diocese that I would always consider an assignment at a parish that has a school. There is something special about providing a faith-based education to our parish children. It gives them an opportunity to view their world differently, hopefully more responsibly. Our graduates have gone on to higher education equipped to face what comes their way and to contribute to the student bodies at their schools. As we observe Catholic Schools Week this week, I give a shout-out to all of our administrators, faculty, and staff for the work that they do, to all of our parents for the sacrifices that they make to send their children to our school, and to all the students who work so hard in order to make a difference in our world. I am proud of you all and am glad to be able to be here to support the good work of our parish and our school.

Religious Education

January Schedule 30/31 Class

February Schedule 6/7 Class 13/14 Class 20/21 Class 27/28 Class

Religious Education

From Your Parish Synod Committee Evangelization Has Its Rewards!

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain

mercy.” Show mercy this week by performing

one or more of the spiritual works of mercy. Admonish sinners. Instruct the uninformed.

Counsel the doubtful. Comfort the sorrowful. Be patient with

those in error. Forgive offenses. Pray for the living & the dead. Evangelize by practicing these acts of mercy.

How will you share your faith this week? The subject of evangelization makes many people uncomfortable

and many feel they don’t know enough about their faith to talk to others about it. Others are willing, but aren’t sure what they

should do, so they avoid it. Find easy ways to evangelize above. Help strengthen your own faith while bringing others to the

Church, or back to the Church.

Lectors for the Week

Saturday, February 2 5:30 pm Mass Joe Dubczak &

Jennifer Feddeler

Sunday, February 3 6:30 am Mass

Don Dulkoski & Phil McIntosh

8:00 am Mass Kristen Ball & Paul Liszewski

10:00 am Mass Julius Ballanco & James Landowski

12:00 Noon Mass Marilyn Pajor & Mike Skurka

Saturday, February 2 5:30 pm Mass

Main: Bill & Chris Retseck Chapel: Don & Carol

Kopenec Choir: Ed Lebryk &

Judy Millspugh

Sunday, February 3 6:30 am Mass

Main: Leilani Suchanuk Chapel: Tom & Linda Brady

8:00 am Mass Main: Dennis & Karen McNeil

Chapel: Mary Silvasi Choir: Rosemary Barker

10:00 am Mass Main: Deborah Pastor Chapel: Miller Family

Choir: Joe Arent

Catholics Coming Home Catholics leave the church or drift away for a variety of reasons, some due to unhappiness about Church teachings or anger with a member or members of the clergy. Others never really intended

to break with the Church, but simply got into the bad habit of not going and wake up one day to discover it has been years. Those

of us who are active in our faith need to make a concerted personal effort to welcome these individuals back into being

active members of the Catholic Church again.

Catholics Coming Home A six-week series beginning

Wednesday, January 30 to March 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. For more info or to register, please contact the

Parish Office: (219) 836-8610. Bring a friend or relative!

February Nursery Schedule All children, infant to age 5,

are invited to join other children in the Nursery during the

10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. The Nursery is located in the Bride’s Room,

near the main church entrance.

Sunday, February 3 Ann & Eileen Harkenrider

Kaaren Mashura

Sunday, February 10 Kim, Addison & Andrew

Cipowski Allison Rusnak

Sunday, February 17 Mary Karl • Lisa Jorsch

Jennifer Boswell

Sunday, February 24 Jennifer Anderson

Susie Kinsella Michelle Wendlinger

Pancake Breakfast Don’t Miss the Annual Ushers Club

Pancakes Breakfast Today! Join us for the St. Thomas More School Open House

and a delicious pancakes today!

Sunday, January 27, 2019 in the St. Thomas More Gym

Serving from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Enjoy hot pancakes, sausage and juice, milk or coffee.

Cost: Free-will offering. Everyone is welcome. Stop before or after Mass!

St. Thomas More School January 27, 2019

You Are Invited! Veterans, Active Duty Military and Police, Fire and EMT Personnel

are invited to join us for our annual Catholic Schools Week All School Mass

This Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:30 a.m. • St. Thomas More Church

We will honor those who keep our country, our community and our school family safe.

A section will be reserved for our guests near the Choir Loft. All attendees are invited to join us for a reception with light

refreshments following Mass. Please RSVP to Jennifer Gonzalez at (219) 836-9151, ext. 2200 or email [email protected] by 9:00 a.m. on Monday,

January 28 if you can join us. God bless America and God bless all those who serve others.

Catholic Schools Week Begins This upcoming week, our students and staff will join nearly

8,500 other Catholic schools across the nation to celebrate the benefits and highlights of a Catholic education.

Throughout the week, St. Thomas More School will host special events highlighting the value of a Catholic education

and applaud the advantages offered to Catholic school students who ultimately bring

kindness, compassion, service and leadership to our church, our community and our nation.

Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. Join us in celebrating Catholic schools!

Mass with Your Class Our Faith • Our Families • Our School Community

Each month, two St. Thomas More School grades join together, with their families, for a

morning of faith and fellowship at a Mass with Your Class.

During these special monthly gatherings, classmates and their families meet at Mass and

then head to the Cafeteria for an hour of socialization, refreshments and

visiting with teachers. We look forward to an upcoming Mass with

Your Class for our remaining 1st & 2nd grades next month and Preschool, Pre-K and

Kindergarten in April. Faith and friends, coffee and donuts...what a

great way to start a Sunday!

Open House

Don’t Forget to Attend Today’s

St. Thomas More School

9:00 a.m. to Noon

Meet teachers, staff and students and tour our facilities.

Discover why St. Thomas More School is the best choice for your child!

Educating

Tomorrow’s Leaders of Conscience!

STMS T.R.I.P. News Make Your Shopping & Gift-Giving a Breeze!

Everyone is welcome to use this easy and convenient service provided by our school.

Just sign-up, place your order for gift cards from a host of many, many vendors (from gas stations, department and

grocery stores to services & vacation destinations) and pick-up in the Parish Office later in the week. It couldn’t get any easier! Submit all payments and a printed receipt with your order on

processing days no later than 8:30 a.m. Processing dates are on the following Mondays:

February 4 & 19(Tuesday) March 4 & 18

April 1, 15 & 29 May 13 & 20

Learn more by emailing: [email protected].

Order Tickets Early: https://eaglefest2019.eventbrite.com or purchase them at the event.

Friday, February 8, 2019 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

St. Thomas More School Gym Fun Fair with Games & Fun for Kids of All Ages!

We are currently seeking donations of interest to families, children, teens & adults for our raffle. If you can help St.

Thomas More School by contributing any of the items below, we would be most grateful. No item is too small

or too large. Learn more: Renee Whelan at [email protected] or text/call (219)796-6809.

Bring donations to the School Office until 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 29.

Donations Requested

Gift Certificates to: • Restaurants

• Family Fun Centers • Spa/Hair Salons • Movie Theaters

• Stores/ Retail Outlets (Target, Gaming Stores, etc.

Tickets to: • Sporting Events

Special Events or Concerts

• Sports Equipment • Business Promotional

Items or Services

Great Inflatables: 65-Foot Obstacle

Course Pirate Ship Bungee Run

Preschool Room, Too!

Shuffle Bowling Golf Hole

Waffle Ball Ping Pong Toss

Cake Walk Sand Art

Games: Ring Toss

Mini All-Star Fat Cats

Duck Pond Frog Flinger

Senior Citizens All senior citizens of our parish are invited to join us to hear

informative speakers, have fun and enjoy the companionship of fellow parishioners. Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m. at

Kish Funeral Community Room, 10000 Calumet Avenue, September to July. Annual Dues: $10.

Wednesday, February 6th

Business Meeting

Review of Senior Citizen By-laws

Saturday, February 16th

Pizza Party

12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Solar Room

Wednesday, March 6th

Business Meeting

Guest Speaker: To Be Announced

Saturday, March 16th

Pot Luck Luncheon

12:00 Noon — 4:00 p.m. in the Solar Room

Sunday, March 31st

8:00 a.m. Mass & Breakfast Honoring Our Deceased Members Breakfast to follow. Reservations required.

Vocations Committee We pray each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel for an increase in seminarians and priests, which our diocese and country both

desperately need. Few people have been joining us and your prayers are very much

needed for this important request. And, remember the devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.

Please join us on Tuesdays. And please pray at home, too!

Eucharistic Ministers Needed Our parish needs Eucharistic Ministers to serve at the Lord’s

table at all the weekend Masses. Please contact Deacon Dan Zurawski at (219) 836-8610, # 2316 or [email protected] if you are interested in serving

the Lord and your parish in this capacity.

Launderer Needed Our parish is in need of another launderer for parish linens.

This easy task is required only twice a year and entails ironing linens to adorn our church altar.

Won’t you please help? Call the Parish Office at (219) 836-8610 to learn more or volunteer. Thank you in advance!

Attention Parishioners If you are a St. Thomas More parishioner

and are experiencing financial difficulties due to a work

furlough related to the government shut-down, please contact the Parish Office at (219) 836-8610.

Through our parish ministries, we may be able to offer some assistance until situations resume to normal.

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Live Christ, Share Christ Movement

All are invited to join us!

Join us for our next gathering on Saturday, February 9

th at 10:00 a.m.

St. Thomas More Weis Center Guest Speaker:

Fr. Mike Yadron

The Live Christ, Share Christ Movement carries the endorse-ments of Pope Benedict, our own Bishop Hying & Fr. Mike, and has been effective in other countries around the world.

The Live Christ, Share Christ Movement was designed to help rekindle and strengthen our faith through the power of the Holy Spirit, so that we may know Christ and

love him more deeply. In response to God’s love, we can share our faith and love by

the way we live as an example to family and friends.

Live Christ, Share Christ Testimonial I first experienced the Live Christ Share Christ movement

at their seminar in January of this year. It was a great blessing to me. The wonderful speakers and

musicians truly inspired me. I hope and pray that this movement will spread in our parish and become a blessing

to many others, too. Cindy Keilman

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

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Returning to the Job Search

After Decades Away Thoughts from someone who has been there!

Presented by:

Teresa Tratar Retired Teacher & Job Search Survivor

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 critiqued.

Where: STM Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster When: The 2nd Wednesday of Every Month Time: 7:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Email: [email protected]

Holy Name Society Monday, February 18, 2019

7:00 p.m. in the Solar Room All men of the parish are invited to join the Holy Name Society.

Enjoy being part of a dedicated, spiritual group of men who serve the parish and the community. New members are always

welcome and refreshments will follow our meeting. Topic of Discussion: Annual Fish Fry & Raffle on March 15th.

Oblates of St. Benedict Join us for our next Oblates meeting on

Saturday, February 9, 2019 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 Noon Parish Conference Room

All are welcome and invited to attend. Join us in praying Lectio Divina and discussion on Benedictine Values.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry We carefully prepared for Thanksgiving and joined our loved

ones in saying thanks to the Lord for the gifts he bestowed, and the spiritual support he provided! Advent came, when we

anticipated and prepared for the birth of Christ. We celebrated Christmas, thanking the Lord for sending his Son.

You, the parishioners and many groups at St. Thomas More took it one step further!

By generously supporting the St. Vincent de Paul Society, you helped us provide 55 families at Thanksgiving and 62 families at

Christmas with baskets to fill their holiday tables. Additionally, gifts were donated by the children of St. Thomas More School and others to provide Christmas presents for 75 children! Once again, the parishioners at St. Thomas More

showed true Christian spirit by providing for the less fortunate. We, of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, would like to thank all of our supporters for your generous donations. Your help brought

sheet joy to those we serve during the holidays. Thanks you for your generous support to provide for others!

Items in Need at the SVDP Food Pantry:

Boxed Mashed Potatoes

Pancake Mix • Syrup Meal Helpers

Rice Helpers/Sides Potato Helpers/Sides

Cake Mixes • Frosting Tuna • Canned Meats

To volunteer or learn more about the SVDP Society, please contact SVDP President Mike Martinelli at (219) 836-8610.

Canned Fruit Jiffy Mixes

Soup Cereal

Toilet Paper Dish Soap

Bar Soap • Shampoo Laundry Detergent

Bulletin Deadlines

Please be sure to submit all bulletin articles at least two (2) weeks in advance to [email protected]. Thank you!

Made for More Queen of All Saints, Michigan City Wednesday, March 20, 2019

7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Join nationally-recognized Catholics Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they creatively weave together dynamic,

multi-media presentations for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. It

will answer your questions: “Who am I & Where am I going?” Leave with a faith-filled vision of hope & joy. Perfect for men

and women, high school age and older. $20 tickets are on sale at QAS Parish Office or at http://corproject.com/michigancity/ Feel free to contact Rosanne Kouris at [email protected] or

(219) 769-9292, ext. 259 to learn more.

Respect Life News Oratory Contest Preparation

We are hosting the Pro-life Oratory Contest for junior high and high school students. The contest will take place Saturday,

March 30 at the Highland Public Library, 2841 Jewitt Avenue in Highland from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. High school seniors and

juniors are eligible to receive a student prize of up to $250 & a $200 teacher prize. Freshmen and sophomores are eligible to receive a 1st place prize of $150. Contact the LCRTL office to provide your school’s representative (name of your English or

Speech teacher) & their contact info. Contact Lake County Right to Life

Call or email: 219-838-1138 • www.lakecortl.org

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Plan to attend an enrichment for married couples and religious

February 8-10, 2019 Wyndham Garden Hotel in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Begin with a private weekend experience with practical tools for growing in loving relationships. Ongoing enrichments continue

after the weekend ends from the WWME community. For info or an application: wwme-chicagoland.org and

say “yes” today to God’s call to love one another!

Andrean High School

Open House Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Andrean High School invites prospective families to visit with teachers, students, coaches, players, clubs and academic teams.

Families are also welcome to tour Andrean’s campus.

Celebrate Our Faith Concert Friday, February 1 — 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

All are invited to this Catholic Schools Week concert with Andrean alumnus,

PJ Anderson, ’98, accomplished songwriter and faith-filled performer, in Andrean’s Main Gym.

Tickets are available in Andrean’s Main Office and at the Shrine of Christ’s Passion Gift Shoppe in St. John, IN for $10. Grade school students will receive tickets at a discounted price of $5. Questions? Contact Mrs. Adela Bonta, Coordinator of Mission and Ministry at [email protected] or (219) 887-5959.

Family Information Nights Andrean High School invites families to our

Family Information Night in Andrean’s Cafeteria. Families will have the opportunity to meet with Andrean students, parents and

faculty. We look forward to meeting you! Thursday, March 14 — 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Entrance Exams Andrean High School invites prospective students to our

Entrance Exam. Students are asked to check in by 12:45 p.m. and enter through Door M. Parents are invited to join us for refreshments and a presentation on the admissions process.

Saturday, February 9 — 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 — 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13 — 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Families can pre-register for events at: andreanhs.org/rsvp Andrean's online Admissions Application is now open.

Families can begin applying at andreanhs.org/apply. Andrean High School • 219-887-5959 • andreanhs.org

Or register for any of the above events: andreanhs.org/rsvp

Catholic Women's Conference The Diocese of Gary is happy to announce its second annual

NWI Catholic Women's Conference Saturday, April 6, 2019

from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT Queen of All Saints Catholic Legacy Center

1719 Barker Avenue • Michigan City, IN 46360

Sharing the Joy of Our Faith "My spirit rejoices in God my savior" Luke 1:47

Guest Speakers: Sr. Miriam James — Speaker & Author

Dr. Angela Franks, Ph.D. — Theologian, Author, Mother of 6 Kevin Matthews — Radio Personality This conference is open to all women.

For more information or questions, please contact Rosanne Kouris at (219) 769-9292, ext. 259 or [email protected].

Parish Choirs Need You! Our many parish choirs are in need of more individuals to share

their love of music and gift of song with the Lord & fellow parishioners.

Youth Chorale Practices: 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel on the days we sing.

The parish Youth Chorale welcomes students in Grades 2 to 8 and sings twice a month at the

Saturday 5:30 p.m. Mass. Learn more: Laura Javorka at [email protected].

All Seasons Chorale

Practices: Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. Chorale is an SATB choral

ensemble that leads songs at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, other

solemnities & holy days. The ability to read music is helpful,

but not required.

Schola Cantorum Practices: Mondays at 7:00 p.m.

Schola is a chamber group focused on singing sacred music for the Liturgy. Members are chosen by

audition. Open to high school age & older and sings at the Noon Mass.

Learn more about our adult choirs by contacting Angie Lorandos: (219) 836-8610 x2338 or

[email protected].

http://corproject.com/michigancity/

http://www.lakecortl.org


http://andreanhs.org/rsvp




Pierogi Sales Order delicious pierogi from St. Josaphat Church in Munster now. Call (219) 838-9811 on or before 9:00 a.m. Thursday so that your order is ready for a Friday pick-up between Noon and 3:00 p.m.

Choose from kraut, potato, cheese or prune. 1 Doz: $10/Half-Doz: $5. Your continued support is appreciated.

All You Can Eat Soup & Salad Bar St. Andrew Church is hosting its Annual All You Can Eat Soup &

Salad Bar & Bake Sale on Sunday, January 27th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Ameling Hall, 801 West

73rd Avenue in Merrillville. Tickets cost is Adults: $7.00 / Seniors (62+): $6.00/Children (12 & Under): $4.00. Family Plan

(2 Adults + Children): $18.00. Carryout: $7.00 Quart & $4.00 Pint. Proceeds to benefit the Deacon George Modrak Tuition Assistance Fund for Aquinas School at St. Andrew’s Parish.

Paczki Ball Dinner-Dance Knights of Columbus Council 8082 in Dyer is hosting its

9th Annual Paczki Ball Fundraiser on Saturday, February 9th from 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. at Casa Maria Hall on the grounds of

St. Maria Goretti Church, 500 Northgate Drive in Dyer. Cash bar and family style Polish dinner followed by dancing

featuring the Jimmy Kilian Polka Band. Ticket cost is $30/person. To purchase tickets or for information, contact Bob Block at (219) 671-0287 or email: [email protected].

St. Florian Mardi Gras Party Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 5:30 –10:00 p.m. in the Gym,

located at 13145 S. Houston Avenue in Chicago (Hegewisch). Tickets per person: $25/Adult or $13/14 years & under. Tickets

must be purchased in advance at the Rectory Office. The evening includes a full buffet dinner, live music & entertainment, 50/50 raffle, parade, kids’ prizes, cash bar & more. (773) 646-4877.

Camp Sharing Meadows Camp Sharing Meadows is recruiting Counselors, Cooks and

Nurses for our Spring 2018 Mini-Camps. Camp Sharing Meadows is a weekend camp for developmentally and intellectually disabled adults, or “ other-abled” friends where campers can participate in communal activities with their counselors, while growing in their relationship with God through fun activities and value sessions. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact Emily

Barsic at (219) 778-2585 or at [email protected]. Mini-Camp Dates: February 22-24, March 22-24, April 12-14

and May 17-19.

Wild for Bunco Join the Munster Junior Women’s Club for their annual “Wild for Bunco” event on Friday, February 8 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Casa Maria Banquet Hall, 500 Northgate in Dyer. Your $41 ticket

includes a buffet dinner, cocktails, door brizes, raffles, silent auction and of course, bunco. Tickets can be purchased from a

MJWC member or go to Eventbrite on the club’s Facebook page. Wear your favorite faux fur or animal print to be entered in a

special raffle. Bring a pet item to support Humane Indiana and receive a free “Your Choice” raffle ticket. See you there!

Wounded Healers Wounded Healers will begin again soon. Join one of our groups to help you manage your grief due to the loss of a loved one or friend (beginner and advanced groups). Wounded Healers at

(219) 924-5577 or www.woundedhealers-nwi.com to learn more.

Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide If you are an adult coping with the loss of a loved one due to

suicide, contact LOSS and begin healing. Call (312) 655-7284 for meeting schedule and locations. Nonjudgmental environment.

St. Stephen’s Women’s Club Fundraiser St. Stephen Martyr Women's Club will host a fundraiser at Pepe's,

260 E. 84th Drive in Merrillville the week of February 18-24. Pepe's will donate 15% of all dinner sales the entire week. Just

mention our organization and we’ll earn funds. Good for dine-in or carry-out (dinner menu only). Not available with other coupons

or specials. Thank you for helping our group.

Emotions Anonymous Welcomes All Emotions Anonymous (EA) will begin of a new chapter

February 6th. All are welcome. No dues or fees required to attend. Meetings are held on Wednesdays at one of two locations:

Wicker Park Clubhouse in Highland, IN at 6:00 p.m. or bilingual at St. Patrick Church, Room # 5 in East Chicago at 10:00 a.m. EA offers a 12-step program to help people cope with stress of

daily living and works to help you live a healthier emotional life. Not affiliated with any other organization. Open to all who want to become emotionally well. Members attend for various reasons, among them depression, anxiety, relationship problems and other emotional difficulties. Call Veronica at (219) 413-9451 for info.

Grateful Seniors All seniors are invited to join us on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Center at Pulaski Park (137th

St. & Sheffield Avenue in North Hammond).


February 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

9:00 am

Gifts Love/Warmth Conference Room

2

8:00 am

First Saturday Rosary Chapel

3

4

6:30 pm

Marian Rosary Chapel 7:00 pm

Schola Choir Church 7:00 pm

Parish Life Solar Room

5

9:15 am-6:30 pm

Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 1:00 pm

Prayer/Vocations Chapel 6:00 pm

Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel 7:00 pm

RCIA Conference Room

6

9:30 am

Bible Study Conference Room

4:30-6:00 pm

Religious Formation

4:30 pm-6:00 pm

RCIC-Conference Rm

6:30-7:45 pm

Handbells-Church 7:00 pm

Catholics Coming Home- Solar Room

7

4:30-6:00 pm

Religious Formation 6:30 pm

Scripture Study Conference Room 6:45 pm

All Seasons Chorale Church

8

9:00 am


6:00-9:00 p.m.

EagleFest

Fun Fair

Gym

9

9:00 am

Live Christ/Share Christ Weis Center

10:00 am

Oblates Conference Room

10

10:00 a.m.

STMS

Mass with Class

Grades 1 & 2

11

6:30 pm



Knights of Columbus Solar Room

12

9:15 am-6:30 pm



Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel

6:00—8:00 p.m.

STMS

Open House 7:00 pm

RCIA-Conference Room

7:00 pm

Baptism Prep Class Teachers’ Lounge

13

4:3

9:30 am


4:30-6:00 pm

Religious Formation

4:30 pm-6:00 pm

RCIC-Conference Rm

6:30-7:45 pm

Handbells-Church

7:00 pm

Career Networking Weis Center

7:00 pm

Catholics Coming Home Solar Room

7:00 pm

St. Vincent de Paul Conference Room

14

4:30-6:00 pm




15

9:00 am


16

17

18

President’s Day

Parish Office &

School Office

Closed

No School for STMS

19

9:15 am-6:30 pm

Eucharistic Adoration Chapel

1:00 pm

Prayer/Vocations Chapel

6:00 pm

Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel

7:00 pm

RCIA-Conference Room

7:00 pm

Holy Name-Solar Room

20

9:30 am


4:30-6:00 pm

Religious Formation

4:30 pm-6:00 pm

RCIC-Conference Rm

6:30-7:45 pm

Handbells-Church

7:00 pm

Catholics Coming Home Solar Room

21

4:30-6:00 pm




22

9:00 am


23

9:00 am

Pastoral Council Conference Room

6:30 pm

STMS

Parent Trivia Night

Gym

24

St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection After All Masses

25

6:30 pm



Knights of Columbus Solar Room

26

9:15 am-6:30 pm



Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel 7:00 pm

RCIA Conference Room

27

9:30 am


4:30-6:00 pm

Religious Formation

4:30 pm-6:00 pm

RCIC-Conference Rm

6:30-7:45 pm

Handbells-Church 7:00 pm

Catholics Coming Home Solar Room 7:00 pm

St. Vincent de Paul Conference Room

28

4:30-6:00 pm




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