SAINT THOMAS MORE Roman Catholic Church

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1 SAINT THOMAS MORE Roman Catholic Church 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 19, Mission Statement With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes all to join us on our journey in faith and celebration as we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, especially in loving service to those in need. As part of the Universal Church, we witness to the dignity of every person. All this we do to give glory and honor to God.

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4 St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana Welcome to St. Thomas More Parish... Pastoral Staff Pastor...Reverend Michael J. Yadron Associate Pastors... Reverend Michael J. Hoffman... Reverend Keith M. Virus Deacons...Rev. Mr. Leo J. Gajardo... Mr. Joseph Stodola...Dr. Napoleon Tabion Director of Development... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care...Deacon Napoleon Tabion Dir. Religious Formation... Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332 Parish Office Staff Office Hours:M-F 8:00 ~ 8:00 / Sat. 8:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. Web Site address is: parish.office@stm-church.com Office Phone Office Fax Bulletin Editor... Mrs. Candy Ally; Ext address for bulletin is: bulletin@stm-church.com Bookkeeper...Mrs. Barbara Gondeck Ext. 307 Daytime Receptionist...Mrs. Susan Strain; Ext. 310 Evening Receptionist...Ms. Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310 Pastoral Ministries Circle of Prayer...Mary Jo Humpfer Environment & Art...Jo Ann Long Eucharistic Ministers...Mr. Jerry Reach Hospitality Ministry...Jim D Orazio Lectors...Paulette Paquette Music Ministry...Ms. Angie Lorandos , Ext. 338 Nursery... Kaaren A. Mashura Organist...Mr. John Clodig St. Vincent depaul... Mrs. Sharon Marmalejo SVDP Youth Conference... Lisa Krismanick Vocations Committee... Mrs. Mary Kochis Pastoral Council Joanne Blaesing... David Kapala Allen Blocher...Nancy Klawitter Wendy Depa...Kaaren A. Mashura Jim D Orazio... Marilyn J. Pajor Patrick Feeney... Lynn Tabion Jorge Fernandez...Jane Teller 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 ~ myschoolonline.com/in/stthomasmoreschool School Phone School Fax Principal... Mrs. Stacey Atwood; Ext. 322 Dir. of Religious Formation...Sr. Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332 School Administrative Assistant... Ms. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate...Ms. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 329 Dir. of Student Special Services... Ms. Tina Boyle; Ext. 323 Home & School Association.... Suzanne Lusk Parish & School Offices Associate...Ms. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339 Cornerstone Center 8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN Phone Fax Sacramental Information Confessions Saturdays... 3:30-5:00 p.m. First Friday...1/2 hour before the 6:30 a.m. Mass Baptisms... First and Third Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Pre Baptism Class...2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Parents must call the Parish Office to schedule class and/or Baptism. Marriage... Contact a priest at least six months in advance Communion calls and visits to Hospitals and Homebound. Call 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 Formation Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade Office Hours:M-F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Formation Phone Director...Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332 Administrative Assistant...Mrs. Audrey Frigo; Ext. 336 Grades K through 8 ~ Wed. & Thurs. 4:30 ~ 6:00 p.m. Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education...Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext 332 Parish Life... Ms. Jean Thornton Peace & Social Justice...Ms. Barbara Shaver Spirituality & Worship... Ms. Joyce Stodola Stewardship...Mr. Cal Bellamy Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society...Ruth Banas Elizabeth Ministry...Kathy Espiritu Holy Name Society...Kevin Cloghessy Senior Citizens...Eleanore Schveiger Respect Life...Alice Wohler Knights of Columbus...Courtland S. Driggs Blue Army...Rose Marie Malburg Finance... Barbara Shaver Planned Giving...Ken Krupinski Building Maintenance... Bob Ray Boy Scouts... Paul Taylor Cub Scouts...Curt Anglin Girl Scouts... Jane Surd Catering/Hall Rental...Kathleen Pagorek Mom s Group...Dawn Hein Ushers Club...Jim Marmalejo Youth Group... Pam Ratajack Page 4

5 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 19, 2005 CELEBRANTS Saturday, June 25 5:30 pm Father Mike Yadron Sunday, June 26 6:30 am Father Mike Yadron 8:00 am Father Mike Yadron 10:00 am Father Keith Virus 12:00 noon Father Keith Virus Monday, June 20 8:30 am E. Bukowski, J. Capriglione Tuesday, June 21 8:30 am E. Bukowski, J. Capriglione Devotions 6:30 pm M. & M. Pukoszek, J. Ratajack Wednesday, June 22 8:30 am E. Bukowski, J. Capriglione Thursday, June 23 8:30 am S. Cloghessy, Ke. O Brien Friday, June 24 8:30 am S. Cloghessy, Ke. O Brien Saturday, June 25 8:30 am S. Cloghessy, Ke. O Brien 5:30 pm A. McDevitt, M. & R. McIntyre, B. Meyer, H. Pagorek Sunday, June 26 6:30 am C. Wadlow, S. Whelan, J. Beckman 8:00 am J. Mulesa, C. Hinojosa, M. Blocher, J. Reuter, D. Straka 10:00 am M. Boyd, Q. & S. Cloghessy, L. Grunewald, E. Hasse 12:00 noon M. & T. Muta, M. Saucedo SUNDAY, June 19 ~ Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Katherine Govert (Ann.) by Joe & Genevieve Biegel 10:00 am Living and Deceased Fathers by Respect Life Committee 12:00 pm Eugene Burkat by Wife & Children MONDAY, June 20 6:30 am James Della Rocco, Jr. by Wife Yvonne & Children 8:30 am Harold J. Kors (Ann.) by Kenneth Kors TUESDAY, June 21 ~ St. Aloysius Gonzaga 6:30 am James A. Dal Santo (Ann.) by Rita Dal Santo 8:30 am Betty Schwoegler by Dan & Mary Lou Zurawski 10:00 am Intention of Tammy Wollersheim by STM Altar & Rosary (Mass at Med-Inn Cafeteria, Group 2) WEDNESDAY, June 22 ~ St. Paulinus of Nola, SS John Fisher and Thomas More 6:30 am Joe Brown by Rippey Family 8:30 am Intention of John & Dorothy Jurkash THURSDAY, June 23 6:30 am Lidwina Biergans by David & Janet Kloeckner 8:30 am Dominic Tessarolo by Elvira Lappo FRIDAY, June 24 ~ Birth of St. John the Baptist 6:30 am Ann Ivan (Ann.) by Robert, Marcia & Rick Palmer 8:30 am Edmund J. Wilk by Wilk Family SATURDAY, June 25 8:30 am Charles Smoljan (Ann.) by Sister 5:30 pm Deceased Members of Schaller & Nondorf Families by Melvin & Luella Nondorf SUNDAY, June 26 ~ Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Betty Schwoegler by Deacon Joe & Joyce Stodola 10:00 am John Titak by Joseph & Carole Janusonis 12:00 pm Thomas Martignoni (Ann.) by Walt Wojcik Family ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION DAY At St. Thomas More Fun Days Festival Sunday June 26, pm 9pm Altar servers may check-in at the information booth to receive their free wristband and lunch coupon. Thank you for your dedication. III II I Dawn Trelinski & Rob Niebling Steven Yadron & Susan Perez David Dunlap & Rachael Lavric ALL BULLETIN ARTICLES FOR THE JULY 3rd BULLETIN ARE DUE BY 11:00 AM ON JUNE 22nd! THANK YOU!! Page 5

6 St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time Our scout troop did a lot of camping years ago, and the best part was the Saturday night campfire. We would tell scary stories, especially about monsters that lived in the woods and only came out during weekend camping trips! The older scouts knew better, but some of the newer campers slept with one eye open, nervously waiting to see if someone, or something, should actually appear. We all were terrified of the unknown and the unseen. At times, the world can be a scary place. Evil manifests itself in hunger, disease, natural disasters, wars and all the ills that plague the human family. Uncertainty and fear seem to dominate everyone s thoughts and actions, isolating country from country, neighbor from neighbor. But all the power of evil can not overcome the strength of love and faith. Jesus tells his disciples to fear no one or any thing. The love of God is so great that even the hairs on our head are counted. We may be battle-scarred, but we are never defeated. Faith needs a bold proclamation. In the face of evil, fear, uncertainty and division, Christians must announce the good news, giving examples of courage, faith, love and hope. A fear stricken world will only seek peace when no one has to sleep with one eye open, but everyone can rest securely in God s peace. Do not fear, because the Lord is near! P lease pray for the sick of our parish... SUNDAY, June 19 2:00 pm Queen of Peace Cenacle ~ Chapel MONDAY, June 20 6;30 pm ~ STM Youth Group ~ Cornerstone ~ note date change 7:00 pm Adult Ed ~ Fr. Mike ~ Solar Room 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel TUESDAY, June 21 9:30 am - 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel WEDNESDAY, June 22 FESTIVAL 6:00-11:00 PM ~ WRIST BAND NIGHT THURSDAY, June 23 FESTIVAL 6:00-11:00 PM FRIDAY, June 24 FESTIVAL 6:00 PM - 12 MIDNIGHT SATURDAY, June 25 FESTIVAL 2:00 PM - 12 MIDNIGHT WRIST BAND 2:00-6:00 PM SUNDAY, June 26 FESTIVAL 2:00-10:00 PM WRIST BAND 2:00-9:00 PM Santa Agnello Deborah Ancich Rudolph Asanovich Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio Irene Baker Maxine Bellamy Tom Bernacki Michael Boston Alvina Brazina Stephany Burney Mary Burosh Dorothy Campbell Richard Carlson Carol Carollo Mary Pat Casey Jacqueline Morrow Christian Frank Coman Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain Marian Dale Joanne Ellison John Fetzko Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Andrea Garritano William Garzinski Joseph Gasiorek James Gaskey Dorothy Gillespie Marguerite Grothouse James Grunewald Virginia Hale Amy Hayes Marie Henke Evelyn Hennes Theresa Hester Ray Humpfer Elizabeth Jacob Marian Johnson Jo Jusko Joseph Justynski Debbie Kaczka Madeline Kent Peter Klobuchar Janet Knight Ann Krizmis Helen Krull Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Lois Kus Irene Kwiecien Janice Leuser Maria Lovell Horace Lyle Julia Lyle Dale Madsen Gregory Mahoney Kathryn McBride Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Olga Mihalo Clarence Miller William Modrock Gerald Moran Robert Mudroncik Ray Mueller Emily Mysliwy Jean Narvid John Narvid Steven Nowaczyk Valerie O Donnell Kathy Orange Audrey Ostroff Marcella Paluch Marciala Perez Gertrude Peters Johanna Petruch Elizabeth Pilones Bernice Rybicki Ann Sardella Mary Sarnowski Mary Ann Sejda Grace Sheridan Ed Sidor Irene Simon Wallace Skierge John Skorupa Joseph M. Smelko Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Madeleine Vranken Adele Wall Sally Walters Tammy Wollersheim Lucille Wonnell James Zabrecky Readings for the Week of June 19, 2005 Sunday: Jer 20:10-13/ Rom 5:12-15/ Mt 10:26-33 Monday: Gn 12:1-9/ Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18/ Mt 7:6, Wednesday: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18/ Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: Gn 16:1-12, 15-16/ Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/ 1 Pt 1:8-12/ Lk 1:5-17; Day: Is 49:1-6/ Acts 13:22-26/ Lk 1:57-66, 80 Saturday: Gn 18:1-15/ Mt 8:5-17 Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/ Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/ Mt 10:37-42 Page 6

7 The Pastor s Page June 19, 2005 WELCOME, FR. MICHAEL HOFFMAN Typically, when a person is ordained to the priesthood at the beginning of June, they begin their assignment on July 1st, when most summer assignments begin. I guess Fr. Michael is far from typical! The bishop assigned him to begin his assignment at our parish last week, on June 15th. Welcome, Fr. Michael! OUR PASTORAL ASSOCIATE S FAMILY, PART ONE Last week we informed you about Mr. Mark Kurowski, who will be a new pastoral associate at St. Thomas More beginning this summer. As you remember, Mark is a seminarian who, Rome has instructed the Diocese of Gary, may be ordained a Catholic priest upon the completion of formation at, and recommendation of, a major seminary. He will be studying at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois beginning this fall. Mark is married and has five children. This week, I am writing to tell you about Mark's wife, Sandi. Mrs. Sandi Kurowski is a pediatric physical therapist who has almost twenty years of experience working in physical therapy. Her longest area of experience and treatment is pediatrics, but she has experience in home health therapy as well. She is a graduate of Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a degree in Physical Therapy. Sandi currently is a supervisor in the Pediatric Therapy Department at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. She thoroughly enjoys working with the handicapped and especially the underprivileged population. She works closely with families in dealing with their children's disabilities and finding resources and agencies to help their situation. As a pastor's wife, when Mark was a Methodist Minister, she participated in the ministry of the Church through serving as a chairperson in the area of missionary ministries and participated in Christian Education areas, Vacation Bible School, Youth Ministries and the United Methodist Women. At her current parish, Little Flower Catholic Church, she serves on the Youth Advisory Council, provides Funeral Dinners and is an active Eucharistic Minister. Her hobbies are reading, swimming, and she would like to resume quilting when life slows down some. Mark and Sandi have five children. They are Caleb (15), Hannah (13), Luke (12), Peter (10), and Ruth (6). They will be the subject of next week s bulletin article. Please keep them in your prayers and think of ways you might be able to make this family feel welcome to our parish. ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Mr. Gable had a leak in the roof over his dining room, so he called a repairman to take a look at it. "When did you first notice the leak?" the repairman inquired. Mr. Gable scowled. "Last night, when it took me two hours to finish my soup!" Priests and deacons have served the Diocese of Gary for a number of years now. 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: June 20: Msgr. Edward H. Vurpillat (1969) Rev. Carl J. Holsinger (1978) June 23: Rev. Louis Madejczyk (1998) June 24: Rev. Antoniu Dunca (1981) June 25: Rev. Clarence F. Danforth (2003) Page 7

8 St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana Religious Formation Jesus, I am ready to listen to every whisper of your Holy Spirit. May my words and my whole life proclaim your love and power from the housetops! St. Thomas More Parish A Year of Prayer ROAD TRIP TO HEAVEN July 10 th 2:00 4:00 Refreshments/ Door Prizes Having trouble praying? Are you aware of the different types of prayer? Are you Part of a busy family? Retired? Single? (Any Age) High School Student? College Student? If this describes you, join us on a Road Trip to Heaven to understand the roadblocks. Sacrificial Offering for June 12, 2005 Adults $27, Loose $ Children $29.87 TOTAL $28, Thank you for your generosity! Registration for : Registration forms are available in the Parish Office or the Religious Formation Office. Please return the form, along with a $25 deposit, as soon as possible. Mark your calendars: Aug 24/25 is the first Class for Christ needs laborers to work in His vineyard as Priests or Religious. Are you being called? Think about it! There is no life more needed, more important. Today s second collection will assist Catholic Charities in their mission to provide HELP and create HOPE for those in need. You can help families in need of material assistance and counseling through your generous donation. Your support will help insure the continuation of quality programs and services within the communities in Northwest Indiana. Catholic Charities offices are located in Crown Point, East Chicago, Gary, Hammond, Michigan City and Portage. Society of St. Vincent de Paul PANTRY ALERT: The following items are either depleted or in short supply: peanut butter & jelly; jello & puddings; cake mixes; sugar; flour; spaghetti sauce; pork & beans; canned fruits; canned meats; tuna; mayonnaise; salad dressings; ketchup & mustard; pancake mix & syrup; meal helpers; crackers; cookies; toilet paper; paper towels, napkins; laundry and dish soaps; shampoo; deodorants; toothpaste/toothbrushes. SVDP s Treasury also needs an infusion of funds. Every monetary or food donation makes a difference in the lives of the poor. Thanks for your generosity and we pray for God s blessings on all of our benefactors. Page 8

9 June8,19, May Congratulations & Good Luck to our 8th Grade Graduates! The St. Thomas More 8th grade class graduated on Thursday, June 2nd. Leading up to graduation, the class traveled for one last field trip to Chicago where they saw Blue Man Group and they ate at Ed Debevic s. They also attended their last Middle School Dance, Band Concert and Athletic Banquet. A reception was held for the students and their guests after graduation Thursday night where everyone got to preview the 8th grade memory video. The students returned on Friday for their last all school Mass. During the mass the eighth grade students passed the candle to the seventh grade class. We wish all graduates success in their future endeavors! Page 9

10 St. Thomas More Parish Next service activities are: St Vincent de Paul Youth "Youth, Looking for Summer Fun? Help those in need with St Tom's SVDP Youth Conference and make another's summer great! Holy Innocence Play Day, Sat. June 25, :30 AM - Play with the children at Holy Innocence Center in East Chicago Knights of Columbus Corn Boil Fund Raiser, during the STM Festival. Help sell corn to raise funds for our charitable activities. Our next planning meeting is Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 1PM. For more information, please call Joy at " Purity requires modesty, an integral part of temperance. Modesty protects the intimate center of the person. It means refusing to unveil what should remain hidden. It is ordered to chastity to whose sensitivity it bears witness. It guides how one looks at others and behaves toward them in conformity with the dignity of persons and their solidarity. From the Catholic Catechism, chapters A Message from the Respect Life Committee Munster, Indiana STM - YOUTH MINISTRY C The Youth Ministry is open to ALL high school youth. Please join us at any meeting or event that you can or us at: STMyouth-owner@yahoogroups.com Upcoming Events Monday, June 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. General Meeting at the Cornerstone Center Work on the 4th of July Float. Permission slips for the Great America trip will be available. Monday, July 4, Times and Meeting Place to be announced. Join the youth group as we participate in the Munster, 4th of July Parade. Sunday, July 10th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Road Trip To Heaven Come join other high school students at this parish event. Tuesday, July 12, Trip to Great America Details and permission forms to be available after the June 20th meeting. Please contact Pam Ratajack at with any questions. O R N E R Speaking for Peace from Jerusalem and Washington: The Powerful Voices of Religion and Civil Society Sunday, June 26, 3:00 pm Calumet College ~ 2400 New York Ave. Whiting, IN Speakers from Jerusalem Rt. Reverend Riah Abu El Assal, Sheikh Imad Falouji, Rabbi David Rosen Speakers from Washington Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh C.S.C., Rabbi Paul Menitoff, Serge Duss, Rev. Dr. J. Martin Bailey, Imam Yahya Hendi To learn more, see or call the Heartland Center (219) St. Thomas More Parishioners Thank you for your help on the Habitat Build for the Amelia Redfield Family! The four weekend build schedule is complete. Your help is still needed on Saturdays 7:30-4:00. Please call the Parish Office at or the Habitat Office at Fun Days Festival Raffle Congratulations Jennifer Szafasz our $ Early Bird drawing winner Get your tickets in for the next early bird drawings every Monday until June 20. Page 10