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

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2 St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 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; Ext. 312 myadron@stm-church.com Associate Pastor... Reverend Richard C. Holy; Ext. 314 rholy@stm-church.com Deacons... Mr. Joseph Stodola... Dr. Napoleon Tabion... Mr. Daniel Zurawski Stewardship Director... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care Coordinator... Deacon Napoleon Tabion; Ext. 315 Director of Religious Formation... Mrs. Sandra Morgan; Ext. 332 Parish Office Staff Office Hours: Monday ~ Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Web Site address is: parish.office@stm-church.com Office Phone Office Fax Bulletin Editor... Mrs. Pam Pasyk; Ext address for bulletin is: bulletin@stm-church.com Daytime Receptionist... Mrs. Susan Strain; Ext. 310 Evening Receptionist... Ms. Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310 Pastoral Ministries Circle of Prayer... Mary Jo Humpfer Environment & Art... Jean Bados Eucharistic Ministers... Carole Mackey Hospitality Ministry... Ann D Orazio Lectors... Jim Kaspar Music Ministry... Miss Angie Lorandos , Ext. 338 Nursery... Kaaren A. Mashura St. Vincent de Paul... Mrs. Kathy Georgelas Vocations Committee... Mrs. Mary Kochis Pastoral Council Tom Alexander, Co-Chair... Kevin Cloghessy, Chairperson Timothy Etter... Don Kopenec Jackie Kovach... Phil McIntosh Dwight Reed... Susan Rousseau James Secviar... Linda Stefanich Joyce Stodola... Joann Wleklinski St. Thomas More School Pre-School through 8th Grade Office Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. School web site ~ School Phone School Fax Principal... Mr. Chet Nordyke; Ext. 328 School Administrative Assistant..Mrs. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate Mrs. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 329 Dir. of Student Special Services... Mrs. Tina Boyle; Ext. 323 Home & School Association.... Mrs. Vesna Sopcic Parish & School Offices Associate...Mrs. Candy Ally, Ext. 311 Parish & School Offices Associate... Mrs. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339 Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN Phone Fax 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. New Parishioner Orientation New parishioners are invited to attend a New Parishioner Orientation at 9:00 a.m. in the Solar Room on the last Sunday of every month. If you have not yet registered and want more information about our parish, you are welcome to attend the orientation. St. Thomas More Religious Education Kindergarten through 8th Grade Office Hours:M-F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Religious Education Phone Director... Mrs. Sandra Morgan; Ext. 332 Administrative Assistant... Mrs. Charlotte Herr; Ext. 336 Grades K through 8 ~ Wed. & Thurs. 4:30 ~ 6:00 p.m. Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education... Mrs. Barbara Topete Parish Life... Mrs. Elaine Herrmann Peace & Social Justice... Mr. David Kapala Spirituality & Worship... Mrs. Margot Blocher Stewardship... Mrs. Noreen Bickel Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society... Cindy Keilman Elizabeth Ministry... Pam Domasica Holy Name Society... Joe Adams Senior Citizens... Tina Candella Respect Life... Alice Wohler Knights of Columbus... Gregg Blocher (219) Blue Army... Rose Marie Malburg Finance... Barbara Shaver Planned Giving... Ken Krupinski Building Maintenance... Bob Ray Boy Scouts... Roger Jachna Cub Scouts... Steve Hrinda Girl Scouts... Barbara Jamrose Catering/Hall Rental... Kathleen Pagorek Moms Group... Kim Power Ushers Club... Jim Marmalejo Gabriel Project... Kathy Trotman Page 2

3 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 26, 2010 CELEBRANTS Saturday, October 2 5:30 p.m. Fr. Rick Holy Sunday, October 3 6:30 p.m. Fr. Rick Holy 8:00 a.m. Fr. Rick Holy 10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Yadron Saturday, October 2 8:30 am M. McDevitt, A. Zajakowski 5:30 pm S. Donovan, C. Erickson, M. Garcia, E. & R. Jachna / MC ~ Steven Sunday, October 3 6:30 am R. Hamill, B. Hanusin, C. Yothment 8:00 am A. Bilse, M. & M. Blocher, I. & N. Hinojosa MC ~ Caleb 10:00 am M. Osmulski, E. O Neill, J. & M. Peters, J. Ratajack M. Perez MC ~ Nick 12:00 noon K. & M. O Brien, M. Reynolds MC ~ Ted Y Respect Life Corner Intercession for Life or all newborn babies: that they may teach us the consummate beauty and value of every human life; we pray to the Lord. Pastoral Care Ministry If a family member or friend is ill at home or in the hospital and cannot make it to Mass, please call our Pastoral Care Office at , #315 and we bring Communion to them. Readings for the Week of September 26, 2010 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31 Monday: Jb 1:6-22/Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Dn 7:9-10, or Rv 12:7-12a/Jn 1:47-51 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27/Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Next Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10 SUNDAY, September 26 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Gerald & Margaret Pluard by Carole & Joseph Janusonis 10:00 am Intention of Michael Ferrantella by Family 12:00 pm In Honor of St. Vincent de Paul by STM SVDP Society MONDAY, September 27 St. Vincent de Paul 6:30 am John T. Peirick, Jr. by Carole & Joseph Janusonis 8:30 am Marya Holda (Ann.) by Daughter & Granddaughter TUESDAY, September 28 St. Wenceslaus & St. Lawrence Ruiz & Companions 6:30 am Geraldine Marie Lesko by Tom & Sindu Chowattukunnel 8:30 am Robert Wierzbinski (Ann.) by Cheryl Steinhauer 10:00 am Mark Stellato by Mike & Janet Sheehy (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 2) WEDNESDAY, September 29 Ss. Michael, Gabriel, & Raphael, Archangels 6:30 am Jack Tobin by Wife Dorothy & Family 8:30 am Margaret Eder by Roger & Marilyn Glennon THURSDAY, September 30 St. Jerome 6:30 am Eduardo Vera by Ruby Vera Halum 9:00 am Evelyn Keyes by Roger & Marilyn Glennon FRIDAY, October 1 St. Theresa of the Child Jesus First Friday 6:30 am Beverly Pavlovic by Family 8:30 am Most Rev. Norbert F. Gaughan (Ann.) 4:00 pm Kish/Sparks Nuptials SATURDAY, October 2 The Guardian Angels First Saturday 9:00 am Mike Sajdyk by Wife Sophie 5:30 pm William & Dolores Koch by Liszewski Family SUNDAY, October 3 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Mary Kovach (Ann.) by Family 10:00 am Amadel & Pearl Gregoline by Frank & Bonita Molinaro 12:00 pm Helen Kornet by Genie Putchaven Time, Talent & Treasure Page 3 Sacrificial Offering for September 19, 2010 Adult $ 28, Loose 1, Children TOTAL $ 30, Thank you for your generosity.

4 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time A friend of mine spent many years working for the church. She began her career as a Catholic school teacher. Then, after the Second Vatican Council, and at the suggestion of a parish priest, she went on to become a director of religious education in her parish. Eventually, she was employed by a large diocese and spent time collaborating with one of the auxiliary bishops on diocesan projects. As the priest shortage challenged dioceses, my friend took on the responsibility of running a suburban parish, which is where I met her. When she finally retired years later, she and her husband continued to share the task of directing stewardship efforts in their parish. Throughout her years of service my friend was blessed with great opportunities while facing ministerial challenges as well. The Gospel story of the poor beggar Lazarus was one that she often talked about. She would describe how the words haunted her. In all her work my friend felt that she was so blessed, just like the rich man in the Gospel. While by no means rich, she and her husband had a comfortable existence, four adult children who were all doing reasonably well, a house, and decent health. Any observer would describe them as living the American dream. It was this Gospel about Lazarus that drove my friend to a passion about care for the poor. At just about every opportunity in her ministry she would devise ways to include helping others and to encourage others to do the same: religious education classes included a component of service; prayer services often had intercessions for those in need; activities that drew people from the parish into meal programs and St. Vincent de Paul were promoted. My friend felt that she, like so many others, was the rich man in the Gospel. And that Jesus expected us to take care of Lazarus today. c Coleen Alexander Margaret Amatulli Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio Irene Baker Cody Baldwin F. Barrios Antonio Belmonte Tom Bernacke Michael Berry Michael Blazevich Michael Boston Cheryl Bostrom Lottie Bryk Denis Buksa Stephany Burney Dorothy Campbell James Campbell Lorraine Caparelli Barbara Cak Thomas Cak Al Carollo Carol Carollo Kathleen Cecil Joseph Cwiok Jacqueline Morrow Christian Frank Coman Vincent Corsello John Costa Mike Curtain Irene Dettmer Irene Dickey David Drewniak Debra Dunn Alex Eiland John L. Estrada Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Andrea Garritano Joseph Gasiorek Dorothy Gillespie Margaret Good Howard Gralewski lease pray for the sick of our parish... James Grunewald Ceil Guziar Amy Hayes Chuck Heggi Eleanore Heggi Marie Henke Evelyn Hennes Ray Humpfer Steve Izzo Dennis Jablonski Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack Rosemary Jerzak-Staszel Emery Johns Dorothy Jurkash Debbie Kaczka Robert Kalka Margaret A. Kapala Carol Keilman Rev. Matthew Kish Josephine Knesek Janet Knight Alice Kolember Ken Kors Dorothy Kovach Miller Krizmanic Rose Krizmanic Helen Krull Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Debbie Le Monier Mary Leahy Jo Lisiniewicz Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz Maria Lovell Carole Mackey Gregory Mahoney Mary Manchak Brady Martin Alex Mau Joseph McShane Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Olga Mihalo Andrew Moll David Moll Jean Narvid Donna Nichols Steven Nowaczyk Bella O Bryan Valerie O Donnell Danny Ogren Patrick O Shea Ruth Ospalski Audrey Ostroff John Pavcak Johanna Petruch Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones Genevieve Platek Adam Potapczak Helen Pukoszek Kristen Rubin Anthony Saklaczynski Ed Sandrick Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz Zachery Scriff James Secviar Renee Shehan Lydia Skorupa Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Charles Stevens Carolyn Sutley Georgianne Suto Rose Theis Margaret Thiel Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Julia Vrbanich Adele Wall Sally Walters Lucille Wonnell Cecilia Ziegler Page 4 SUNDAY, September 26 New Beginnings after 8 & 10 a.m. Masses ~ Solar Room St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection ~ All Masses 9:00 am New Parishioner Orientation ~ Cafeteria MONDAY, September 27 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus ~ Solar Room TUESDAY, September 28 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 WEDNESDAY, September 29 9:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room 4:30 6:00 pm ~ Religious Education THURSDAY, September 30 4:30 6:00 pm ~ Religious Education 7:00 pm Video Bible ~ Conference Room Friday, October 1 5:30 pm Diocese of Gary Ministry Congress SATURDAY, October 2 8 am 5 pm Diocese of Gary Ministry Congress SUNDAY, October 3 New Beginnings after the 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Masses 8 am 1 pm Blood Drive ~ Gym Bann Bann III III Michele Michele Kish Kish & Rudy & Rudy Sparks Sparks Bann Bann II II Joseph Joseph Trtan Trtan & Leslie & Leslie Cuadra Cuadra Bann I Christopher Sipes & Valerie Haenny Bann I Christopher Sipes & Valerie Haenny Isaiah Demond, son of Demond & Colleen Grove Shahn Christen, son of John & Shelia Kilat Tristan Michael, son of Michael Reid & Mary Balon

5 THE KNIGHTS OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE I am out of town this weekend attending the annual investiture of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. This year it takes place in Cleveland, Ohio. The new constitution of the Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre was promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1977, and the Order now enjoys protection under canon law. This constitution clearly sets forth the reasons for its continued existence: The Order relives in a modern manner the spirit and ideal of the Crusades, with the arms of faith, of the apostolate,, and of Christian charity To this end the Order (a) fosters in its members the practice of the Christian life; (b) is zealous for the preservation and spread of the faith in Palestine; (c) champions the defense of the rights of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, the cradle of the Order. The Equestrian Order has grown tremendously in defense of the Faith during the twentieth century. With a strong allegiance to the papacy, serving it as soldiers of Christ, the members of the Order are linked to the Church in a unique way, carrying with membership in the Order a responsibility of faithful witness, as well as the dignity of being in the service of the papacy. The Order now comprises five classes: Knights of the Collar, a rank established by Pius XII in There are twelve in number; Knights Grand Cross: Commanders with Star, who are also called Grand Officers, an honor given for special merit; Commanders; simply Knights. Female honorees hold the same ranks or classes but are known as Dame or Lady of (rank), depending on the local custom. It is more correct, from a protocol posture, to refer to female members as Dames of (rank); however, local practices have established the customs for each jurisdiction. Finally, unlike some chivalric orders whose membership is open to non-catholics and even the papal orders of knighthood that admit non-catholics and, in some cases, non-christians alike, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre is reserved solely for practicing Catholics in a state of grace and in communion with Rome. It is precisely that faith that bonds them so closely to the Sovereign Pontiff. The investiture ceremony itself requires the pledge of defense of the Faith with a Profession of Faith, which, of course, only the Catholic faithful could undertake. There are eight new members of the Order from the Diocese of Gary this year. I am one of them. The other seven are David Kapala, Chet Nordyke, Joseph & Joyce Stodola, Stephan Ziemba, Daniel and Mary Lou Zurawski. Please keep us in your prayers this weekend. And know that you will be in mine. Blessings. The Pastor s Page CHANGE IN MASS TIME SATURDAY MORNING This weekend, October 1st and 2nd, our parish is hosting the first annual Ministry Congress for the Diocese of Gary. One of the main functions is the Mass on Saturday morning. Bishop Melczek will be the principal celebrant at a special Mass that is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. rather than our normal 8:30 a.m. Mass. For those of you who usually gather before and after the Mass on the first Saturday of the month, please note that you will not be able to do so in the main church as they will be setting up for Mass beforehand. If you wish to do your monthly devotion for First Saturdays, feel free to use the chapel this Saturday rather than the church. Again, Mass this coming Saturday will be at 9:00 a.m. rather than 8:30 a.m. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST EAGLE SCOUT Last Saturday, September 18th, an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for Evan Rouse. He is our parish s newest Eagle Scout. Evan s project was the placing of the statue of St. Thomas Aquinas at the back entrance of the Parish Office as well as the landscaping around it. As I have said so many times, I am truly proud of all our parishioners who have worked so hard to become Eagle Scouts. It is a credit both to themselves as well as to the many volunteers who give of their time to help our scouts achieve this lofty goal. ON THE LIGHTER SIDE The man told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what's wrong with me." "Well, in plain English," the doctor replied, "you're just lazy." "Okay, doc," said the man. "Now give me the medical term so I can tell my wife." Priests and deacons have served the Diocese of Gary more than fifty years. Others have served in the territory that is now the Diocese of Gary. Please pray for those men who have been called to God and whose anniversaries of death are this week: September 27: Rev. Emil E. Bloch (1990) October 1: Bishop Norbert F. Gaughan (1999) Page 5

6 My Two Cents Thoughts on Stewardship Living Stewardship The sin of the rich man in today s parable was not that he was rich, but that he failed to share his wealth with the beggar at his gate. He knew Lazarus, perhaps walked by him every time he came in or out, but did nothing to relieve his suffering. Is their a Lazarus in our life? What are we doing to help? Share YOUR thoughts at: mytwocents@stm-church.com Holy Name Society Attention All Members! Our Evening of Reflection will take place on Tuesday, September 28th at the Carmelite Shrine. Our retreat leader will be Rev. Bronislaw Socha, OCD (Fr. Bruno). Arrive at 6:00 p.m. for a mini-tour of the Pope John Paul II 2nd floor Memorial, with Mass at 6:30 p.m. After dinner, there will be a short talk by Fr. Bruno, with the praying of the Rosary to follow. Benediction will close the evening. Donation is $13. If you are interested in attending this meaningful event, please make a reservation by contacting: Capt. Bob Ray at or Capt. Al Carollo at no later than September 21st. To help keep our costs down, if you make a reservation, please be sure to attend. New members are always welcome!!! Society of St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry We are always in need of the following items for our panty: Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Canned Pasta, Canned Meats & Tuna, Canned Fruit, Pork & Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Meal Helpers, Jello, Cake Mixes, Crackers, Cookies, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Laundry, Bar and Dish Soaps, as well as hygiene products (Deodorants, Shampoos, Shower Gels, Toothpaste, etc.). We also need paper bags for our food deliveries. Through your caring and sharing, STM Vincentians are able to help parishioners who find themselves in need, as well as assisting families in our area. We pray for God's blessings upon all of our benefactors. Video Bible is Back! Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Conference Room Religious Education September 29/30 Class Mark Your Calendar October 6/7 Class All School Mass, children may donate to St. Vincent de Paul Society 13/14 Class 14 PARENT CONFIRMATION MEETING ~ 7:00 pm in the GYM 20/21 Class 27/28 Class If you are interested in volunteering in the Religious Education Program as a Catechist, Hall Monitor and/or Substitute, please call Sandi Morgan at , ext. 332 for more information. Virtus Training Watch future bulletins for the next scheduled Virtus training sessions, which will be scheduled for October. Please note that anyone wishing to be involved with activities where students are present needs to be Virtus trained beforehand. If you have lived outside of the State of Indiana during the past five years, there will be a $5 fee for the Virtus class. Parents of Special Needs Children If you are homeschooling your child this fall due to special needs and would like to form a support group to teach the faith to these special youngsters, contact Sandi Morgan. Home School Program Any student home schooling due to special needs or sports must have at least one parent come to the office to fill out a home school contract. If there is no home school contract on file with the Religious Education Office, the student s file will be marked with an unexcused absence for attendance. Unexcused absences may hinder sacramental preparation and/or the student s movement to the next grade level. Mrs. Sandi Morgan Director of Religious Education Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to help Catholic Charities with making minor repairs and doing preventive maintenance in their Hammond, East Chicago, Gary and Portage offices where they serve those in need. Call Sister Jean Augustine at (219) , #329 if you are able to volunteer your time and talents for a few hours. Page 6

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8 STM Garden Club Just as the seasons begin to change, so does the scope of work needed to maintain our beautiful parish grounds. Help is always needed and welcomed by the Garden Club. If you are able-bodied and willing to give some of your free time to help please join us. We meet every Wednesday and Friday morning in the Barn. The coffee and camaraderie are great, too. Travel Club News Our Trips are For All Parishioners Have you always wanted to visit the campus of Notre Dame in South Bend? University of Notre Dame Trip Thursday October 14 th Depart at 7:15 a.m. Please join us on our next trip to the University. Because of a time change in South Bend our bus will be leaving promptly at 7:15 a.m. The cost of the trip will be $25, which includes transportation and gratuities. Lunch will be on your own. Our first stop will be at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, at which time we will learn many interesting facts about its history. We will also visit Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto and Mass will be in the Basilica at 11:30. After Mass we will take a walk through the campus to the University Bookstore. From there we will travel by bus for lunch in the Tippicanoe Place in the Studebaker Building. You will be happy to know we will also have a short tour of the Chocolate Factory in South Bend which is famous for yes, chocolates. October 14 th is coming soon so please sign up at the parish office as soon as possible. Your checks should be made out to STM Traveling Club. Payment is due when you make your reservations! Please watch our Sunday bulletins for more information. We are especially excited about this trip since it will be a highly inspirational one. Food and Clothing for the Homeless and Needy One of our parishioners, Lucy Perz, is spearheading a massive event to help feed & clothe the needy in our area. Saturday, October 30, :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hammond Civic Center. You may drop off any non-perishables and/or clothing to share with the unfortunate at 1925 Fisher Street in Munster. If you have any further questions, please call Lucy Perz at or Respect Life Corner Respect Life Rose Sale This year the STM Respect Life Committee will have fresh roses available for parishioners after all the Masses on the weekend of October 2/3, for an offering of $1 per rose. Proceeds will go to Birth Choice Pregnancy Counseling Center located in Hammond, next to Planned Parenthood. (Birth Choice pays $1,000/month in rent). St. Thomas More Rosary Association On Sunday, October 10, our Rosary Association will come together to pray a Pro-life Rosary, in special commemoration of Respect Life Month following the noon Mass (approximately 1:00 pm) that day. You need not be a "praying member" to join us--welcome!! More pro-life intentions: -- For newly married couples; that their love for each other might nourish their faith and strengthen their commitment to do God's will, we pray to the Lord -- For those who await death in prisons, in hospitals, and at home; that we might remember them in prayer, beg God's mercy for their sins, and love them as Christ loves us; we pray to the Lord -- That like the Good Samaritan, we might seek to serve the weakest and most forgotten, and preserve the life of those threatened by violence or selfishness, we pray to the Lord... Red Mass for the Legal Community All members of the Legal Community are invited to attend the first annual Gary Diocese Red Mass, an ancient tradition which got its name from the red robes worn by the priest and judges who attended Mass together at the annual opening term of Court. Today the Red Mass brings judges, lawyers, and law professionals together to reflect and seek inspiration from God to guide them in the coming year's efforts. People of all faiths are welcome. Bishop Dale J. Melczek, Celebrant Thursday, October 7, :00 A.M. Our Lady of Consolation, 8303 Taft St. Merrillville Breakfast Reception immediately following at Vamos Hall RSVP to: Diana Murray, Executive Director, Catholic Foundation , ext. 290 or dmurray@catholicfuture.org The Knights of Columbus & Squires Our next upcoming event will be our Knights Steak Fry for any men of the parish on Monday October 25 th at 7:30pm. The Squires is open to any boy of the parish ages If you would like information on the Squires, please contact Grand Knight Gregg Blocher Page 8

9 Andrean High School Vision 21 XV Raffle Ticket cost $100 Split one with your friends! Grand Prize $100,000 Second Prize $10,000 Third-Fifth Prize $5,000 Sixth-15th Prize $1,000 16th - 35th Prize $500 36th - 55th Prize $250 All proceeds to benefit every Andrean High School club, organization and team. Winner need not be present. Drawing held on October 9th. Tickets available in St. Thomas More Parish Office! Senior Citizens Club We meet twice monthly at the Kish Funeral Home s Community Room Calumet Avenue (use the side entrance). Our Next Meeting Wednesday, October 6th St. Vincent De Paul Food Drive Speaker: Debbie Uhl, Medicare Representative from SHIP Learn more about the ins and outs of Medicare during this informative meeting. Future Meeting Schedule Wednesday, October 20 Social Gathering Saturday & Sunday, October 23 & 24 Ministry Fair Wednesday, November 3 Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 17 Social Gathering Thursday, December 2 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. Annual Christmas Party at Teibel s Restaurant Reservations Required Diocese of Gary Emmaus Program The Emmaus Program is a 4 week faith formation series offered by the collaborative efforts of the Offices of Religious Education, Schools, Youth Ministry & Lay Ecclesial Ministry. Fall 2010 classes being offered are: A Journey with Paul Monday Evenings on October 4th,11th,18th & 25th from 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Merrillville Presenter: Mr. Bob Rabe, MA Theology The Church From House Church to Vatican II Thursday Evenings on October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th from 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. at St. Bridget Parish in Hobart Presenter: David Cronan, MA Theology Fee is $20 for each four-week class. For more information or to register, contact: Anne Verbeke, 9292 Broadway, Merrillville, IN or (219) , #280 or averbeke@dcgary.org October 21 November 18 December 16 January 20 February 17 Career Networking Group Meeting Schedule Dr. Vicky Oliver, M.A., LCSW Psychotherapist Topic: Aspects of Transition and Moving Forward Donald J. Uhrin, LLC Topic: Finance Budget Until the Next Success & What to Do With Your 401K Adam Gowlickowski, Applied Leadership Topic: Communication Skills Arcelor Mittal: Topic: TBD How To Apply For Federal Jobs Be part of the Career Networking Group to develop strategies for adapting to our changing economy, stay connected to contacts or have your Cover Letter-Resume-Thank You Note critiqued by a professional. Be prepared to share business cards, resume or handbills (highlighted skills, accomplishments, brief work history; identifies work environment; target titles and companies) during networking time. Dress to make your first impression. Where: St. Thomas More Weis Center 8635 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN. When: The 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. STMCareerGroup@gmail.com. For those who are unemployed, new to the job market, employed or can offer employment opportunities through their current professional connections. Open to everyone. Page 9

10 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday October 1 2 Diocese of Diocese of G ary Gary Ministry Mi nistry Congress Congress 5:30 pm 8:00 am-3:00 pm BLOOD DRIVE Gym 8:00 am-1:00 pm NEW BEGINNINGS AFTER 8:00 & 10:00 am MASSES NEW BEGINNINGS AFTER 8:00 & 10:00 am MASSES 1:30 PM Padre Pio Cenacle- Chapel :45 AM Virtus Class- Caf eteria 1:30 PM Queen of Peace Cenacle- Chapel MINISTRIES FAIR AFTER ALL MASSES St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection-All Masses 9:00 AM New Parishioner Orientation-Solar Rm MARKET DAY PICK-UP Gym 5:00-6:00 pm 7:00 PM Blue Army- Chapel 7:00 PM Parish Life - Conf Rm 7:00 PM Peace/Soc Justice-Teac hers' Lounge 7:00 PM Blue Army-Chapel 7:30 PM K of C-Solar Rm 5:00 PM Spirituality /Worship-Conf Rm 7:00 PM Blue Army-Chapel 7:00 PM Holy Na me- Solar Rm 7:00 PM Religious Form -Conf Rm 7:00 PM Blue Army-Chapel 7:30 PM K of C-Solar Rm :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-Conf Rm 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 Baptism Prep-Solar Rm 7:00 PM RCIA-Conf Rm 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-Conf Rm 8:30 AM STMS Confirmation Commitment-8th Grade-All School Mass` 9:15 AM - 6:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration- Chapel 1:00 PM Praye r/voc ations- Chapel 6:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet-Chapel 7:00 PM RCIA-Conf Rm 9:30 AM Bible Study-Conf Rm PM Religious Ed-All School Mass 9:30 AM Bible Study-Conf Rm 6:30 PM SVDP-Conf Rm 6:45 PM Altar & Rosary-Solar Rm 9:30 AM Bible Study-Conf Rm 9:30 AM Bible Study-Conf Rm 6:30 PM SVDP- Conf Rm PM Religious Ed-All School Mass 7:00 PM All Seasons Chorale- Church 7:00 PM Video Bible- Conf Rm 7:00 PM All Seasons Chorale-Churc h 7:00 PM Parent Confirmation Meeting-Gym 7:00 PM Video Bible- Conf Rm 7:00 PM All Seasons Chorale- Church 7:00 PM Career Networking Group-Weis Center 7:00 PM All Seasons Chorale- Church 7:00 PM Video Bible-Conf Rm 6:30 PM 4H Group-Solar Rm 7:00 PM Jr Hi Dance-Gym NO SCHOOL FALL BREAK MINISTRIES FAIR after 5:30 pm Mass 9:00 AM Pastoral Council-Conf Rm 9:45 AM Virtus Class- Caf eteria Happy Birthday, Fr. Mike Page 10