Concerning times and seasons, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you. But you, brothers and sisters, are not in

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1 Concerning times and seasons, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you. But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness, for that day to overtake you like a thief. For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night or of darkness. Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober. 1 Thes 5:1,4-6

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 Pastors... Reverend Richard C. Holy; Ext. 314 rholy@stm-church.com... Reverend John J. Zemelko; Ext. 313 jzemelko@stm-church.com Deacons... Mr. Joseph Stodola...Dr. Napoleon Tabion Director of Development... 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: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...Jean Bados Eucharistic Ministers...Mr. Jerry Reach Hospitality Ministry...Jim D Orazio Lectors...Jo Ann Long Music Ministry... Miss Angie Lorandos , Ext. 338 Nursery... Kaaren A. Mashura St. Vincent depaul... Mrs. Kathy Georgelas SVDP Youth Conference...Janyne Little Vocations Committee... Mrs. Mary Kochis Pastoral Council Margot Blocher... Margaret Canady Kevin Cloghessy... Cathy Delgado Elaine Herrmann...Lucy Perz Virgil Ramirez...Christine Spencer, Council Chair Dwight Reed... James Secviar Joyce Stodola...Timothy Rutz 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....Dr. Samantha Francis Parish & School Offices Associate... Mrs. 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. 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. Elaine Caco Parish Life...Mrs. Marilyn Pajor Peace & Social Justice...Mr. David Kapala Spirituality & Worship...Mrs. Margot Blocher Stewardship...Diane Houser Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society...Kaaren Mashura Elizabeth Ministry...Kathy Dominguez Holy Name Society...Joe Adams Senior Citizens...Mary Wilson Respect Life...Alice Wohler Knights of Columbus... Jeff Chastain Blue Army...Rose Marie Malburg Finance... Barbara Shaver Planned Giving...Ken Krupinski Building Maintenance... Bob Ray Boy Scouts... Frank Pukoszek Cub Scouts...Curt Anglin Girl Scouts... Barbara Jamrose Catering/Hall Rental...Kathleen Pagorek Mom s Group... Jo Ann Froehlke Ushers Club...Jim Marmalejo Page 2

3 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 16, 2008 CELEBRANTS Saturday, November 22 5:30 pm Father John Zemelko Sunday, November 23 6:30 am Father John Zemelko 8:00 am Father Mike Yadron 10:00 am Father Rick Holy 12:00 noon Father Rick Holy Saturday, November 22 8:30 am M. McGrath, M. Perez 5:30 pm B. Hanusin, E. & R. Jachna, E. Johnson, M. O Shea ~ MC ~ Joe Sunday, November 23 6:30 am C., E. & F. Beckman 8:00 am A. Bilse, M. & M. Blocher, C. & N. Hinojosa MC ~ Scott 10:00 am S. O Sullivan, J. & M. Peters, M. Switalla, J. Topor ~ MC ~ Patrick 12:00 noon T. Muta, M. O Brien, S. O Brien ~ MC ~ Meg ALL BULLETIN ARTICLES FOR THE NOVEMBER 30th BULLETIN ARE DUE BY 10:00 am ON NOVEMBER 19th! THANK YOU!! SUNDAY, November 16 ~ Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Florence Revenew (Ann.) by Husband Russell 10:00 am Deceased Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society by SVDP Members 12:00 noon Basil Rippey (Ann.) by Wife Marilyn MONDAY, November 17 ~ St. Elizabeth of Hungary 6:30 am Most Reverend Andrew G. Grutka 8:30 am Marilyn Strong by Klyczek Family TUESDAY, November 18 ~ The Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter & St. Paul in Rome ~ St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 6:30 am Jean Hreha (Ann.) by Children 8:30 am Walter Pietraszak by Wife Marguerite WEDNESDAY, November 19 6:30 am Josephine Pellar (Ann.) by John & Claudia Pellar 8:30 am Noni Baldassarri by Michael Mercier & Family THURSDAY, November 20 6:30 am James Krajewski (Ann.) by Parents Marge & Robert Krajewski 8:30 am Mary Cubranich (Ann.) by Thomas & Judith Maicher FRIDAY, November 21 ~ Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 am Mary Woosman by Mr. & Mrs. G. Gustafson 8:30 am Richard Rudzinski by Family SATURDAY, November 22 ~ St. Cecilia 8:30 am Daniel Jugovic (Ann.) by Parents & Family 5:30 pm Eugene Marlowe by Wife Wanda & Family SUNDAY, November 23 ~ Our Lord Jesus Christ the King 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Michael Kunas by Therese Krejci 10:00 am John J. Kisel by Wife Joyce 12:00 noon Eugene Burkat by Family II John Rybicki & Cori Toyias Edward Donovan Anne Evanich Nicholas George, son of Darryl & Mary Dedelow Page 3

4 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time For more than twenty years, the Golden Apple Award has been given to Chicago-area teachers for excellence in education. The 2007 winner, Danna Dotson, says this about her pupils: "I insist that my students know they have a lot to offer in what they already understand and that they overcome their fear of being incorrect. I try to instill in them that the smallest contribution can have the most dynamic effect." Danna wants them to know that they are all given tremendous gifts, and no matter how small, they must be willing to invest the time to grow them and share them with others. At first glance, today's Gospel reading from Matthew appears to be a lesson in sound economic principles, but as with all of Jesus' parables, one must look beyond the obvious to discover the true meaning. Just as the man in the parable entrusted his servants with various amounts of money, God entrusts us with gifts. And just as some of the servants chose to invest his money, most of us use our gifts. But the servant who buried his coin is likened to those of us who fail to share our gifts with others. It could be said that the only consistent thing in life is that we are all different. But our differences-our talents-are what belong to God's plan, and God wills that each of us receive what we need from others, and that those endowed with particular "talents" share the benefits with those who need them (CCC 1937). This quite simply is the concept of sharing; a doctor shares his or her talents to save lives, an artist shares a painting to add beauty to the world, a teacher shares her understanding of the human being to bring out the confidence in her students. Do you recognize your talent? Do you share it with others? P lease pray for the sick of our parish... Coleen Alexander Margaret Amatulli Saverio Amatulli Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio Irene Baker Anne Baranowski Antonio Belmonte Tom Bernacki Michael Berry Michael Blazevich Diane Bochnowski Michael Boston Cheryl Bostrom Arthur Branco Stephany Burney Dorothy Campbell James Campbell Al Carollo Carol Carollo Kathleen Cecil Jacqueline Morrow Christian Frank Coman Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain Irene Dettmer Irene Dickey David Drewniak Marian Dzurovsak Marcia Etter John Fetzko Sr. Beatrice Flahaven Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Andrea Garritano Joseph Gasiorek James Gaskey Dorothy Gillespie Howard Gralewski James Grunewald Amy Hayes Eleanore Heggi Marie Henke Evelyn Hennes Ray Humpfer Steve Izzo Elizabeth Jacob Emery Johns Debbie Kaczka Robert Kalka Margaret A. Kapala Carol Keilman Rev. Matthew Kish Josephine Knesek Janet Knight Ken Kors Dorothy Kovach Helen Krull Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Debbie Le Monier Stanley Liskiewicz Maria Lovell Moira Mc Shane Lukas Julia Lyle Gregory Mahoney Brady Martin Kathryn McBride Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Olga Mihalo Margaret Modrock Andrew Moll Gerald Moran Jean Narvid Steven Nowaczyk Bella O Bryan Valerie O Donnell Audrey Ostroff Marciala Perez Gertrude Peters Johanna Petruch Elizabeth Pilones John E. Rokosz Ann Sardella Mary Sarnowski George Sauer Jean Schultz Marie Schultz William Schwartz Zachery Scriff James Secviar Renee Shehan Grace Sheridan Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Carolyn Sutley Georgianne Suto Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Adele Wall Sally Walters Annette Wilson Tammy Wollersheim Lucille Wonnell Cecilia Ziegler SUNDAY, November 16 1:30 pm Queen of Peace Cenacle ~ Chapel MONDAY, November 17 5:00 pm Spirituality/Worship ~ Conference Room 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Holy Name ~ Cafeteria 7:00 pm Religious Formation ~ Conference Room TUESDAY, November 18 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 ~ Solar Room WEDNESDAY, November 19 9:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room 1:00 pm Senior Citizens ~ Solar Room 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm ~ Religious Education Classes THURSDAY, November 20 8;30 am Moms Group ~ Solar Room 9:30 am STMS Musical ~ STMS Students 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm ~ Religious Education Classes 7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale ~ Church 7:00 pm STMS Musical Willy Wonka, Jr. FRIDAY, November 21 9:30 am STMS Musical ~ Visiting Students 7:00 pm STMS Musical Willy Wonka, Jr. SATURDAY, November 22 7:00 pm STMS Musical Willy Wonka, Jr. SUNDAY, November 23 1:00 pm ~ 7:00 pm ~ Forty Hours Adoration 7:00 pm Forty Hours Closing Readings for the Week of November 16, 2008 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11/Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10/Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11/Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12/Lk 20:27-40 Next Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor 15:20-26,28/Mt 25:31-46 Page 4

5 The Pastor s Page FORTY HOURS Next Sunday, the Feast of Christ the King, begins our annual Forty Hours devotion. It will close Tuesday evening, November 25. On Sunday, November 23, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the main altar of the church after the Noon Mass. On Monday and Tuesday, November 24/25, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the main altar after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Each evening, at 7:00 p.m., there will be closing services. On Tuesday, November 25, our Solemn Closing of Forty Hours will include a Eucharistic Procession around the church. Since this year s Forty Hours takes place the week of Thanksgiving, the theme of each evening s homilies will be on the topic of giving good, holy, appropriate thanks to God for all that He has done for us. In the past, we have brought several visitors to speak to us at our Forty Hours devotions. I hope that you will indulge your pastor this year as I have decided that, instead of bringing someone in, I would like to preach at our Forty Hours. Gosh, I hope that does not scare too many of you away! Please, mark your calendars and plan to spend some time with the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. This is the Sacrament that gives us life, strength, and nourishment as we make our way to the Kingdom. Also, I ask you to plan some significant time each day during our Forty Hours (perhaps a daily Holy Hour) to spend in front of the Blessed Sacrament. When the Eucharist is exposed on the altar, there should never be a moment when the Lord is left without someone in church present. The time that you give to God will be rewarded. Count on that. There is so much for which we should render thanks to God. In preparation for our annual Forty Hours celebration, begin to count your blessings so that you may come to church ready to give Him praise and thanks. And, when you come to church, please remember to say a prayer or two for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, that we may always have priests to bring the precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ to us. DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS You have seen, in the past several weeks of the bulletin, many articles on what has been going on in our parish effort to help those who were flooded a couple of months ago. The need is still there and many people will not even get into their homes until the new year. Thus far, the disaster relief committee in your name has written checks for over $80,000. Additionally, they have assured flood victims of your prayers and ongoing concern. Members of the committee also have given valuable information to the people in need on how to receive other funding, services, and aid of all types. I cannot thank enough of our parishioners who have been helping people clean and get into their homes, as well as all the parishioners who are contributing time and finances to those in need. You are definitely putting your faith into practice. As Thanksgiving comes around this year, it will be very easy for me to be thankful. Thank You for showing such a compassionate face of Christ to our community! For the Christian there is no such thing as a stranger. There is only the neighbor: the person near us and needing us. Edith Stein ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Recorded Calls from Tech Support Customer: I can't get on the Internet. Tech support: Are you sure you used the right password? Customer: Yes, I'm sure. I saw my colleague do it. Tech support: Can you tell me what the password was? Customer: Five stars. Tech support: Customer: Tech support: Customer: Good day. How may I help you? Hello... I can't print. Would you click on 'start' for me and... Listen pal; don't start getting technical on me! I'm not Bill Gates. 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: November 18: Rev. Donald E. Benwitz, CSB (1983) November 19: Rev. John S. Woods (1966) November 20: Deacon John Townsend (1987) Page 5

6 St. Joseph s Soup Kitchen Ministry There will be a potluck meeting on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Solar Room. All current members and those that would like to learn more about this ministry are invited to attend. Don t forget to bring a dish to share! Questions, call Marilyn at "CAPS FOR KIDS" The annual Diocesan collection of "NEW" winter hats, gloves and scarves is underway. We also need "ADULT" sizes for women and men. Boxes will be in each entrance of the church for your donations. Through the intercession of St. Vincent de Paul and Blessed Frederic Ozanam may God bless you for your sharing and caring for the poor.' Religious Education For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. ~ St. Paul, Ephesians 5:8 Confirmation Sponsor Forms: Sponsor certificates for Confirmation were due on Nov. 14, Interview Assignments : Due December 3/4 Mark your Calendar Nov. 19/20 Class Nov. 26/27 No Class Thanksgiving Dec. 3/4 Class Dec. 10 Confirmation NET Retreat 8th Grade Dec. 10/11 Class (except 8th Grade) Dec. 17/18 Class Dec. 24/25 No Class Christmas Break Dec. 31/1 No Class Christmas Break Jan. 7/8 Class Mrs. Kinser s 5th Grade Class - Wednesday Sacrificial Offering for November 9, 2008 Adults $25, Loose $1, Children $ TOTAL $27, Religious Education Office Sandi Morgan Director of Religious Education Thank you for your generosity! Page 6

7 November 16, 2008 St. Thomas More School St. Thomas More School Wins the 5th/6th Grade CYO Diocesan Soccer Championship Under a canopy of a beautiful fallblue sky, the St. Thomas More School 5th/6th Grade Soccer Team defeated St. John the Evangelist to win this year s CYO Diocesan 5th/6th Grade Soccer Championship. The team was coached by STMS parent Greg Davidson. Team Members: James Beckman, Chris Charles, Ben Davidson, Bryan Dublak, Austin Eiland, William Hatczel, Shawn Haugh, Xavier Hofferth, Lauren Kaszuba, Michael O'Shea, Tyler Pavesich, Grant Rademacher, Bradley Sikora, Garrett Smith, Thomas Speranza, and T.J. Wiess. Happy Birthday Father Mike! St. Thomas More is still collecting UPC s and Lids. Help earn FREE items for our school. The Campbell s Company will be accepting only the UPC portion of each label (unless otherwise noted below). Please continue to save the UPC part of each label and deposit your donated items in the Campbell s Label boxes located at each church entrance, or drop them off in the parish or school office. Thank you. Questions? Log-on to: labelsforeducation.com. This is an on-going program. Please contribute at anytime. What to Save: To celebrate Father Mike s birthday this year, the entire student body ended the All School Mass on October 28th with a lively rendition of Happy Birthday. Representatives from each of the classes presented Father with hand-made cards expressing their good wishes for him. Campbell Soup: UPC Pepperidge Farm: UPC Campbell Soup at Hand: UPC Campbell Chunky Soup: UPC Campbell Healthy Request: UPC Campbell s Supper Bakes: UPC Campbell Select: UPC Spaghettio s: UPC Franco-American: UPC Swanson: UPC Market Day: UPC, from box or tub V8 Beverages: Lid Prego Pasta Sauces: UPC Campbell s Foodservice: 2 code numbers from outer case Page 7

8 Important Numbers FEMA FEMA TTY for those with speech or hearing impairments. UNITED WAY To get Help, Information and Assistance Call 211 or Do you know someone living in a dangerous environment? Please dial 211 or call toll free , to get them assistance. Please share this information with someone you know! You can still apply to FEMA until November 24th FLOOD SURVIVORS The FEMA Deadline is NOVEMBER 24! Don t miss it. We have been told that it is important for flood survivors to contact FEMA more than once. FEMA MAY FIND MORE GRANT RESOURCES FOR YOU based upon the information you now have. Try to contact them today! Have you filed for FEMA? THE ASSISTANCE PROCESS: Call FEMA or go online to: Within a few days, A FEMA inspector will call you to make an appointment to visit your damaged home or apartment. The FEMA inspector will come and look at the disaster related damages as they relate to federal and state programs. If you receive an ineligible letter, you may need to complete additional paperwork. Don t give up. You can still file your application for financial assistance with St. Thomas More. If you are unsure of what bill to send in or you do not currently have an open bill, please contact Noreen at ext. 330 to discuss. VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS Are you looking for furniture or other household items? You can still request donated items that you need. We have started the process of matching the requests. A generous parishioner has donated a CAR for someone that lost one in the flood. Please contact Noreen at ext. 330 if you are interested. Please complete the Winter Warmth form if you are in need of a winter coat. SBA APPLICATION A MUST FOR FEMA HELP: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may send you a loan packet after you make that first call to , (TTY ) to apply. It is very important to complete this packet and return it. If the SBA determines you cannot repay a loan, your name may then be forwarded for consideration under the Individual and Family Grant Program (IFG). If you do not fill out and turn in the SBA application, then you cannot be referred to the IFG program, regardless of additional needs. Completing the application is required. Taking a loan is not required. NIPSCO is offering a credit ranging from $20 to $750 on energy efficient hot water tanks, gas furnaces and programmable thermostats. Go to: www. nipsco.com and click on Energy Harvest for more information. VOLUNTEER Individuals and groups are needed for all types of work. Call the United Way Munster Volunteer Center at to get involved. Where Do You Store Your Winter Clothing In The Off Season? Unfortunately, for many people that were in the flood, the answer was the basement. Many people are left without their winter clothing especially warm coats. We want to help people in the Munster community by hosting a Winter Warmth Coat Tree. This program will run like a toy angel tree that you see at Christmas time. Individuals in need of coats have sent us their information. Come to the parish office or on the weekends you can go to the back of church, and pick up a tag. We are asking that you purchase a new coat and that you bring the coat to the Parish Office or to the back of church WITHIN A WEEK. THANK YOU FOR GIVING. YOUR HELP IS TRULY APPRECIATED. Page 8

9 Do you live in the Munster evacuated flood zone and did you lose your winter coat in the flood? If so, St. Thomas More Parishioners would like to help. Please complete the form below and drop it off at the parish office or in the collection basket. You may also leave your information on voice mail at ext. 330 or the information to : floodrelief@stm-church.com. Tags will be distributed to parishioners and we will deliver a new coat to you within a few weeks. Note that your name, address, and phone number will not be given out. Donors and those that donate will remain anonymous! The sooner your form is submitted, the sooner you will receive your coat! All information must be received by November 30th. Winter Warmth From STM Winter Coat Project Name: Address: Phone: Age & Gender: Size & Color: Coat Style (Type & Length): Name: Address: Phone: Age & Gender: Size & Color: Coat Style (Type & Length): If you need coats for more than 2 people, please copy this form or write the information on a separate sheet and attach it. Page 9

10 Holy Name News Attention all members! Our next meeting will take place on Monday, November 17th in the Cafeteria. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm, come early at 7:00 pm for the praying of the rosary. Video and pizza/refreshments will conclude the meeting. New members welcome. Please pay your dues. Evening of Reflection Our annual evening of reflection will be Tuesday, November 18th at the Carmelite Shrine. Mass will start at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner, Spiritual Talk, and the rosary. Benediction will close the evening. Donation will be $13. Please call with your RSVP by Sunday, November 16th to any of the following officers: Bob Ray at , Joe Adams at or Dr. Bob Moll at Please note - once a reservation is made, you are obligated to attend! SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB MEETING Wednesday, November 19 th, we will have our last meeting until January, We will meet in the Solar Room at 1 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a wrapped gift to be used as prizes for bingo. The game is called dirty bingo where prizes are exchanged when all the prizes have been won. More fun and laughter for everyone!! Guests are welcome. There is still time to sign up for our Christmas Party, Wednesday, December 3 rd, Teibel s Restaurant at 1 p.m. Members may invite a guest if they wish. The restaurant will be decorated beautifully and we know the food will be delicious. What a great way for us to begin the Christmas Season. Questions? Call My name is Steven Taylor from Troop 542 here at St. Thomas More, and I am in the process of working on my Eagle Scout project. For my project, I will be landscaping the Cornerstone Center with mulch, flowers, edging as well as a 3 foot fence to enclose the air conditioning units resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing site. The cost of this project is approximately $5,000. I will be accepting donations for this project. If you would like to make one, please drop your donation off in the Parish office in an envelope marked Steven Taylor s Eagle Scout Project. Thank you for your consideration and support. Divorce Support Group Divorced? Thinking about divorce? Need someone to talk to or want to help someone? The holiday's are coming and we need you as much as you may need us. Please join us on December 9 at 7 PM in the cafeteria. Cookie Sale The STM Girl Scouts will be selling cookies after all Masses on November 15th and 16th. In preparation for Thanksgiving, please join the National Council of Catholic Women in their Annual Day of Fast on November 20, (The Thursday before Thanksgiving.) The day is an opportunity to consider those who will not be as lucky as many of us will be and to share their pains of hunger before we embark on a holiday feasting. Here are a few suggestions for your day of Fast: 1. A Fast can take whatever form your health and circumstances dictate. Anything from eliminating between meal snacking to a water only fast can be productive, as long as it stimulates prayerful consideration of the needs of the poor. 2. Consider contributing to the alleviation of hunger the monetary difference between what you consume while fasting and what you would normally consume. Consider donating that money and/or food and paper products to our St. Vincent de Paul Society as they prepare baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas for needy people. 3. Learn more about world poverty by visiting the webpage of the Catholic Campaign against global poverty, This is a joint project of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Leadership and the Catholic Relief Services. For more information, please go to Page 10