SAINT THOMAS MORE. Roman Catholic Church. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2005 The Month of the Rosary

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1 SAINT THOMAS MORE Roman Catholic Church 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2005 The Month of the Rosary CONVOCATION FOR PRIESTS: A PRAYER FOR GOD S BLESSINGS October 2005 Heavenly Father, You are the source of all wisdom and understanding. Be with our bishop, our parish priests and all the priests of the Diocese of Gary as together they seek to deepen their knowledge and love of you and their dedication to the ministry You have entrusted to them. Guide those who will lead our priests during their convocation so that, in all that is said and done, they may be configured more deeply in the image of Jesus Christ, our High Priest, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen. 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.

2 St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana Welcome to St. Thomas More Parish... Pastoral Staff Pastor... Reverend Michael J. Yadron; Ext. 312 Associate Pastor...Reverend Michael J. Hoffman; Ext. 314 Pastoral Associate... Mr. Mark T. Kurowski; Ext. 313 Deacons... Mr. Joseph Stodola...Dr. Napoleon Tabion Director of Development... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care...Deacon Napoleon Tabion; Ext. 315 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 St. Vincent depaul... Mrs. Sharon Marmalejo SVDP Youth Conference... Lisa Krismanick Vocations Committee... Mrs. Mary Kochis Pastoral Council Allen Blocher...Nancy Klawitter Wendy Depa...Kaaren A. Mashura Jim D Orazio... Marilyn J. Pajor, Council Chair Patrick Feeney... Lynn Tabion Jorge Fernandez...Jane Teller David Kapala 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... 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....Jane Surd 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 Dominguez Holy Name Society...Kevin Cloghessy Senior Citizens...Eleanore Schveiger Respect Life...Alice Wohler Knights of Columbus... Hal Lusk 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...Cheryl Meyer Catering/Hall Rental...Kathleen Pagorek Mom s Group...Deanna Mc Dunn Ushers Club...Jim Marmalejo Youth Group... Pam Ratajack Page 2

3 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2005 CELEBRANTS Saturday, October 29 5:30 pm Father Michael Hoffman Sunday, October 30 6:30 am Father Kevin Huber 8:00 am Father Kevin Huber 10:00 am Father Michael Hoffman 12:00 noon Father Michael Hoffman Tuesday, October 25 ~ Devotions 6:30 pm J. Matz, E. Rouse, C. Slivka Thursday, October 27 8:30 am E. Jachna, D. Straka Friday, October 28 8:30 am M. & M. Pukoszek Saturday, October 29 8:30 am A. Jurich, C. Wadlow 5:30 pm A. Gianopolus, A. Gonzalez, A. McDevitt, R. McIntyre, B. Meyer Sunday, October 30 6:30 am J. Page, C. Speranza, A. Sikora 8:00 am J. Beckman, M. Blocher, B. Burke, R. Fink, C. Hinojosa 10:00 am M. Peters, S. Rescan, E. Secviar, J. & S. Smith 12:00 noon B., P. & R. Heuer SUNDAY, October 23 ~ Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Janian Bednarczyk by Yekel & Barnhill Families 10:00 am Helen & Stanley Smosna by Family 12:00 pm Henry Kowalczyk by Wife Anna MONDAY, October 24 ~ St. Anthony Mary Claret 6:30 am Stephen E. Kroczek (Ann.) by Family 8:30 am Helen Konopka (Ann.) by Louis & Marlene Chronowski TUESDAY, October 25 6:30 am Lue Thornbeck by Mary Manchak 8:30 am Norbert Lewandowski by Wife Helen 10:00 am Intention of Castor Family by Jacob Castor (Mass at Med-Inn Cafeteria, Group 4) WEDNESDAY, October 26 6:30 am Patrick Bender by Family 8:30 am Constantine Hacek (Ann.) by Wife Florence THURSDAY, October 27 6:30 am Pearl Bridgman by Harry & Margaret Smiddy 8:30 am Emaline Benchik (Ann.) by Joseph & Joan Hladek FRIDAY, October 28 ~ SS Simon and Jude, Apostles 6:30 am Michael DeBias by Michael W. Mezey 8:30 am Dr. Cesar C. Labitan by Philippine Professional Association SATURDAY, October 29 8:30 am Robert Nowak (Ann.) by Wife & Family 5:30 pm Intention of Susan Strain SUNDAY, October 30 ~ Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am Intention of Celebrant 8:00 am Cyril Moran (Ann.) by Therese Moran & Daughters 10:00 am For Our Parish Family 12:00 pm Joseph Butynski (Ann.) by Family Josephine Hannabach Andrew James, son of Andrew & Karin Kiszenia Jason Francis Jr., son of Jason & Jodie Mikolanis Ethan Julian, son of Richard & Pamelanie Radaza Alexis Elizabeth, daughter of Leonard & Dana Schmidt, Jr. Page 3

4 St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time We seem to have a fascination with picking the biggest, the best, the fastest. Pick a superlative adjective and we need to find a home for it. In sports, academics and even silly record breakers, we look for the proverbial number one and give it some recognition or a place in a record book. No wonder the Guinness Book of World Records is so popular and interesting! Jesus is presented with the daunting task of choosing the most important law for Jews. The dilemma is that there are so many laws, no matter which He picks, the Pharisees will argue that another law is a better choice. But His answer is impossible to dispute, because no law is more important than loving god and each other, since these are the principles on which Jewish laws are based. We are presented with this question almost daily. Which law for us is most important? Our answer is found in our actions. How well we treat others in traffic, how kind we are to those we work with, how loving we are to our family and friends, and how generous we can be to those less fortunate all answer the question. The opportunity to be the best witness for Christ comes along everyday. It s our choice how well we respond. P lease pray for the sick of our parish... SUNDAY, October 23 Blood Drive ~ Gym ~ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 1:00 pm SVDP Youth Conference ~ Teachers Lounge 2:30 pm St. Anthony Alzheimer s Support Group ~ Solar Room MONDAY, October 24 6:00 pm Altar & Rosary Bazaar Meeting ~ Conference Rm. 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:30 pm K of C ~ Solar Room TUESDAY, October 25 9:00 am FFFN ~ Solar Room 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 7:00 pm Video Bible ~ Conference Room WEDNESDAY, October 26 9:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room Fall Break ~ No Religious Ed THURSDAY, October 27 7:00 pm SVDP ~ Conference Room Fall Break ~ No Religious Ed ~ No School FRIDAY, October 28 Fall Break ~ No School 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 James 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 Robert Kalka Madeline Kent Peter Klobuchar Janet Knight Helen Krull Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Lois Kus Irene Kwiecien Janice Leuser Tony J. Lopiccolo 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 Marciala Perez Gertrude Peters Johanna Petruch Elizabeth Pilones Julia Radde Helen Rutkowski Ted Rutkowski Bernice Rybicki Ann Sardella Mary Sarnowski Jean Schultz Mary Ann Sejda Grace Sheridan Ed Sidor Wallace Skierge Joseph M. Smelko Dorie, Sperl Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Madeleine Vranken Adele Wall Sally Walters Tammy Wollersheim Lucille Wonnell James Zabrecky SATURDAY, October 29 SUNDAY, October 30 Coffee & Rolls after 8:00 & 10:00 am Masses hosted by Holy Name Society 9:00 am New Parishioner Orientation ~ Solar Room Readings for the Week of October 23, 2005 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/ 1 Thes 1:5c-10/ Mt 22:34-40 Monday: Rom 8:12-17/ Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25/ Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30/ Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39/ Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Eph 2:19-22/ Lk 6:12-16 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29/ Lk 14:1, 7-11 Next Sunday: Mal 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10/ 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13/ Mt 23:1-12 Page 4

5 The Pastor s Page October 23, 2005 ROSARY: THE STORY OF GOD'S LOVE One day, Jesus turned to his disciples and said, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!" (Luke 10:23). These words of our Lord can be applied to us when we say the rosary. In the mysteries of the rosary we see the Savior live his life of love all over again, and his life makes it plain that God is love. The Church teaches us to learn more about our faith, about the great mysteries of redemption. Even though Christ died and rose long ago, his saving work still goes on in the Church. We won't love very deeply unless and until we have become saturated with the mysteries of Christ. They are the heart and soul of God's loving work for us. In its [twenty] decades, the rosary gives us a way to reflect on the mysteries of our salvation. We can become so bogged down with the observance of laws and duties that we overlook the finer things of God. We can forget to keep our focus on God's love. Perhaps that is why Catholics sometimes find their faith so hard to live. Praying the rosary is a way to keep our focus. It requires not just that we think upon the mystery proposed for our meditation, but that we allow the Christ who is revealed in the living picture before us to work in us and through us. Thinking lovingly and praying as best we can means that we allow him into our lives. He becomes very real to us and so little by little takes a larger part in our lives. This is why the rosary is so fruitful and even so necessary for the ordinary Catholic. Many simply do not have the time to sit down and read the latest books on theology or the spiritual life. Often we cannot spend a long time in mental prayer. God calls us to our own particular apostolate in the world and in our families. And God calls us to a form of prayer that is appropriate to our needs. When that prayer leads us to know and love Christ, then we can bring Christ to the world. The rosary is a prayer that gives us an opportunity to make the daily and necessary contact with the redeeming Christ in the mysteries of his love. And as we look upon the life of Jesus during our rosary meditation, we ask Mary to obtain for us the grace of always remaining in the love of Christ. 1994, Liguori Publications / Used with permission OUR PRIESTS ON CONVOCATION A large number of the priests of the Diocese of Gary will be on convocation from this evening (Sunday, October 23) through Wednesday evening. Please keep them and our bishop in your prayers! THE TRIP OF A LIFE TIME A little over a year ago I came across the opportunity for a vacation that I have wanted to take for a long time: a transatlantic cruise. I took a flight to Rome on Friday, October 21st, and on Saturday, October 22nd, boarded Holland America s mswesterdam for my return trip home. We will be stopping at several ports on this 15 day cruise before ultimately arriving at Fort Lauderdale, Florida to disembark for the flight home. I was really happy to find this cruise because, on top of the joy of cruising, Holland America is one of the cruise lines that has a priest on board every one of its ships and offers daily Mass. So, even though I am on vacation, I will be able to go to Mass! I will be away from the parish until Sunday evening, November 6th. Since the ship has an internet café, I am hoping to share my cruise stories with anyone who may be interested. I have established a home page for the cruise and will attempt to update it daily. The page is found at: Thank you to Fr. Huber for volunteering to cover weekend Masses for me while I am away from the parish. Please keep me in your prayers these next couple of weeks. You will definitely be in mine! ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A pastor had a bad week. It seemed that everything that could possibly go wrong did. His meetings were fiascos. Different groups were bickering with him. It was a mess. So, on Sunday he was very frustrated and he began his sermon, "Everyone in this parish is going to hell if they don't change their ways." One man in the back began to laugh. This angered the pastor, so he said it again even louder. The man continued to laugh. The pastor went back to him and asked him why he was laughing. The man answered, "Because I don't belong to this parish!" 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: October 26: Rev. Joseph Klinker (1964) Rev. James A. Stapleton (1981) October 29: Rev. Walter S. Pawlicki (1980) Rev. Leo J. Armbruster (1994) Page 5

6 St. Thomas More Parish 3rd Grade Canticles The following Songs of Praise were written by St. Thomas More 3rd grade students. As you can see, there are countless things to praise and be thankful for. II Nate Adoba & Nicole Sage Sacrificial Offering for October 16, 2005 Adults $24, Loose $ Children $42.56 TOTAL $25, Pakistan $6, Thank you for your generosity! Getting to Know You Munster, Indiana My Homily last week seems to have resonated with a lot of people. Many expressed their agreement and thanks. The homily was about the natural tension between our spiritual life and our worldly concerns. How we are called to perfection, but that perfection will only come when we truly are at home with God in heaven. We will always have a holy longing on this earth. We are challenged to live for God, to care for our immortal soul, but God also put us here as caretakers of the GOOD he created, our families, our brothers and sisters in Christ, and the whole material world. Each of us needs to figure out how to do for ourselves with the help of the Church. For each of us is unique, not only to each other, but more importantly to God. We are in good company in trying to find this balance between our true longing and our earthly longing. Thomas Merton wrote in Thoughts in Solitude his expression of this tension, this discomfort. He saw that Christianity offers us the certainty of God s love and though it gives us confidence in God it does not completely remove the clouds of doubt that we are perpetually walking in. Merton says he has no idea where he is going. He cannot see the road ahead of him. He cannot know himself and just because he thinks he is following God s will is no guarantee that he actually is. Merton talks about his desire to follow God s will. This is important because it speaks of our essence. We are no robots, we are human beings. We are flesh and bone. We think and feel. God s will is not a written set of precepts that are applied the same for each of us. Keeping the letter of the law does not save; the desire to do God s will in all does save us. The desire to never do anything apart from God s will is a guarantee of having God there to help us with our daily struggles. I recommend to all the prayer from Thomas Merton s Thoughts in Solitude. You may read it on on-line at www. mertonfoundation.org or find it at Boric s Page 6

7 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2005 October 23, Walk-A-Thon On Tuesday, October 11th, the students of St. Thomas More School participated in the 9th annual Walk-A- Thon. Over $5,000 in pledges have been collected so far. The money raised will be given to the Benedictine community in Lipa, Philippines, a "twin" community to our sisters at St. Thomas More Parish. The money will enable young men and women in Lipa to attend a trade school. They will be educated in various skills, return to their village, and work to better their lives and others. Thanks to all who participated for their generous stewardship of time and treasure to help those less fortunate. International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Visits St. Thomas More The students took a break from the Walk-A-Thon at 10 a.m. to participate in a prayer service in the church with the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima (also known as the Weeping Madonna.) After an opening hymn, Fr. Michael Hoffman said the opening prayer. Stacey Atwood, Principal of St. Thomas More School, then talked about the statue and about sacramentals in general. She explained about the miracles associated with this statue and about the petition box that was located by the statue. 8th grade students then led each decade of the rosary. There was a closing hymn and all of the children processed by the Weeping Madonna on their way out of church. It was a faith-filled and inspirational morning. Page 7

8 St. Thomas More Parish Religious Formation God, help me remember the two great commandments of love every day. No Classes: There are no classes on October 26/27 due to Fall Break. Please be extremely careful in the parking lot before and after class. The safety of all children must be everyone s priority. Mark your calendars: Oct. 26/27 Nov. 2/3 Nov. 9/10 Nov. 16/17 Nov. 23/24 No Class Fall Break Class Class Class No Class Thanksgiving Break November is a special time of year for the Roman Catholic Church. It commemorates those who have gone before us in special ways as it celebrates the Feast of All Saints and All Souls. After the Feast of All Souls (November 2nd) the remainder of the month is dedicated to remembering the faithful departed. Remembering our loved ones is so very important to us. When we take the time to bring them to mind, we experience a multitude of feelings that help lead us to come to terms with our grief and to bring us healing. The entire parish community of St. Thomas More invites you to participate in our annual Mass of Remembrance on All Souls Day - Wednesday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm. Following this Mass of Remembrance will be a reception for our bereaved families. We ask that our parish contribute by bringing some homemade cookies to the parish office by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 2nd. Check-out The Respect Life Committee's new Library in the vestibule by the Chapel doors! New books and book reviews coming soon. Thank-you Munster, Indiana STM - YOUTH MINISTRY 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 Sunday, November 6th. Youth Group Gathering 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. At the Cornerstone Center. Contact Pam Ratajack at with any questions. C O R N E R The St. Vincent de Paul Youth Conference would like to thank those parishioners who contributed to the Care Packages for Hoosier Soldiers serving our country in Iraq. Also thankyou to the adult Vincentians and parishioners who baked for us and supported our bake sale at The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. Thank-you to the Knights too! The funds we raised help defray the cost of the hayride we treated the Holy Innocent children to, this past week-end. It will also help with purchasing food for the meal we are preparing for St.Victor's Soup Kitchen, November 6th. May God reward you for your generosity! All good and peace to you all! ONE NIGHT ONLY! Sister Gloria Jean Kozlowski, OSFTOSJ, from St. Stanislaus in East Chicago will give a presentation on Let s Do It Her Way! Praying the Rosary as Mary Lived It! Wednesday, October 26 th in the Cafeteria 7:00 8:30 PM. Page 8

9 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2005 HOLIDAY HELP A special two-hour program for people who have experienced the death of someone close and are wondering how they can cope with the holidays. Burns-Kish Funeral Homes is sponsoring this 18th annual community service event, featuring a national speaker, on Sunday, November 13, 2:00 P.M., at The Center For Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. This seminar is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and there is no admission charge. Reservations requested - Call The holidays are especially difficult after a death in the family. Usually a joyous time full of memories and traditions, the recently bereaved often feel the season makes their loss more painful. That s why we are again sponsoring this special program with practical ways to get through the holidays while coping with mixed emotions. An expert speaker for New Leaf Resources, a national organization specializing in grief management, will present valuable insight into how others have coped with the stress of the holidays. Different ways to commemorate a loved one will be shown as well. Make plans to attend this session and find help in renewing your spirit and honoring your loved one. St Vincent de Paul Youth The blessing of the poor is the blessing of God. What are we going to do to translate our faith into deeds? Let's go to the poor. Blessed Frederic Ozanam, founder of St. Vincent de Paul Society. Help St. Tom SVDP Youth Conference serve the poor: October 7 - November 7 ~ Caps for Kids ~ Collect hats and scarves for needy children Sunday, October 23 ~ Planning Meeting ~ 1PM Teachers Lounge Sunday, November 6 ~ St. Victor s Soup Kitchen ~ Cook & Serve ~ 2-6 PM Permission slips available in the Parish Office and are required for any activity outside of Munster. For more information, please call President Clare McCullough or Adult Leader Joy McCullough at th Annual Holiday Bazaar & Art & Craft Fair Featuring: Wood Carvings, Paintings, Fabric & Wheat Weavers, Pottery, Photography Prints, Tole Painting, Floral Jewelry, Wearable Art, Fabric, Candles & More. Demonstrations throughout both days - Wood Carving, Weavers, Children s Face Painting. Saturday and Sunday November 12 & 13, :30 am to 3:00 pm here at St. Thomas More School Gym, Solar Room & Hall *Raffles, *Bake Sale, *Food & Beverages For Information call Priesthood Sunday, October 30, 2005 is a special day set aside to honor Priesthood in the U.S. It is a call for all parishioners to show their support for the sacredness of Christ s Priesthood, the importance of vocations and our thankfulness for all good priests. Today, only about 4,000 of the 19,000 parishes in this country have more than one priest. How will you show your sincere gratitude for their service? The Parish Vocation Group Marriage and Annulments Do You Have Questions about Marriage and Annulments in the Catholic Church? Fr Brian Chadwick, the Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Gary will be here at St. Thomas More, Sunday, November 6 at 2:30 P.M. to answer your questions. Page 9

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