SAINT THOMAS MORE Roman Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Avenue - Munster, Indiana 46321

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1 SAINT THOMAS MORE Roman Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Avenue - Munster, Indiana Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 22, 2004 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 Associate Pastor... Reverend David G. Nowak Associate Pastor... Reverend Keith M. Virus Deacons... 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. 311 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...Robert Mangus 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... Marilyn J. Pajor Allen Blocher... Lynn Tabion Jim D Orazio...Jean M. Thornton, Council Chair Christine I. Greenberg...Jane Teller Kaaren A. Mashura... Barbara Topete Joseph Merlini...Joellen Zegarac 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....Kim Boyd 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. Parents must call the Parish Office to schedule your child s Baptism Pre Baptism Session for Parents...2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. 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... Mr. Tom Domasica Peace & Social Justice...Mr. Ken Kolar & Ms. Barbara Shaver Spirituality & Worship...Jo Ann Long Stewardship...Mr. Cal Bellamy Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society... Debbie Straka Elizabeth Ministry...Kathy Espiritu Holy Name Society...Kevin Cloghessy Senior Citizens... Carol Carollo 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 Liszewski Cub Scouts... Frank Pukoszek Girl Scouts... Jane Surd Catering/Hall Rental...Kathleen Pagorek Mom s Group...Dawn Hein Ushers Club...Jim Marmalejo Youth Group... Pam Ratajack Page 2

3 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 22, 2004 A priest who was traveling to preach a retreat stopped for some food and gas. Two men who were hanging around struck up a conversation with him and began quoting passages from the Bible and mimicking a preacher. Trying to get a rise out of the priest, they teased him. "See, we can preach, too! It isn't that hard!" The priest replied, "Sure, it isn't difficult. Anyone can make a living preaching. Here's the tough part: Try living what you preach!" Anyone can learn a catechism or memorize the responses to Confirmation questions with a little time and patience. But there is a big difference between knowledge and practice. We do not have to make a commitment to things we learn, but in order to put them into practice we do. The Letter to the Hebrews and Jesus himself reminds us that we need discipline, perseverance, and determination. We have to choose to live our life according to the values and things we believe in. It is one thing to preach that God is most important in our life. It is quite another to live by that, choosing God and God's way over everything else. Failing to live our faith is only hypocritical when we really do not have any intention of living our faith. If we just go through the motions to please someone else, we don't really mean it. But if we try and fail, we need to try again, to keep at it until we are successful. In all our attempts to accomplish what is good, God will help us. His grace and his mercy will be our success! P lease pray for the sick of our parish... Santa Agnello Rudolph Asanovich Doris Aurelio Maxine Bellamy Tom Bernacki Michael Boston Alvina Brazina Stephany Burney Mary Burosh Dorothy Campbell Carol Carollo Mary Pat Casey Jacqueline Morrow Christian Frank Coman Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain Marian Dale Joanne Ellison Cecilia Fary John Fetzko Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Darla Garcia Andrea Garritano Joseph Gasiorek James Gaskey Dorothy Gillespie Grace Grant Marguerite Grothouse Virginia Hale Amy Hayes Virginia Henderlong Marie Henke Evelyn Hennes Theresa Hester Irene Holland Betty Holt Ray Humpfer Elizabeth Jacob Marian Johnson Joseph Justynski Debbie Kaczka Madeline Kent Peter Klobuchar Janet Knight Virginia Korpella Ann Krizmis Helen Krull Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Lois Kus Bill Kvasnica Janice Leuser Maria Lovell Horace Lyle Julia Lyle Gregory Mahoney Vincent Mazza Kathryn McBride Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Olga Mihalo Clarence Miller Vernon Miller William Modrock Robert Mudroncik Ray Mueller Emily Mysliwy Jean Narvid John Narvid Steven Nowaczyk Kathy Orange Marcella Paluch Marciala Perez Gertrude Peters Johanna Petruch Elizabeth Pilones Bernice Rybicki Ann Sardella Mary Sarnowski Mary Ann Sejda Grace Sheridan Wallace Skierge Joseph M. Smelko Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Madeleine Vranken Nancy Wagner Adele Wall Helen Wallo Sally Walters Lucille Wonnell James Zabrecky Page 3 SUNDAY, August 22 ~ Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am Deceased Members of Linzer Family by Al & Carol Carollo 8:00 am Rita Florek (Ann.) by Husband Eugene 10:00 am Martin Teliga & Joanne Babusiak by Anne Teliga & Family 12:00 noon Jim Giglio by Skertich Family MONDAY, August 23 ~ St. Rose of Lima 6:30 am William Dorcey McDunn by Mr. & Mrs. William K. McDunn 8:30 am Ann Jean McGroarty (Ann.) by Mike Crookshanks TUESDAY, August 24 ~ St. Bartholomew, Apostle 6:30 am Helen Kraynak by Sisters 8:30 am Mary Ledesma by American Claims Service 10:00 am Charles Ulrich by Dominika Pieczypohan (Mass at Med-Inn Cafeteria, Group 3) WEDNESDAY, August 25 ~ St. Louis of France, St. Joseph Calasanz 6:30 am Noni Baldassarri (Ann.) by Michael Mercier & Family 8:30 am Helen Williams by Bob & Maryann Wajda THURSDAY, August 26 6:30 am Lidwina Biergans by Bunco Club Girls 8:30 am Barbara & Samuel Ostrowski by Family FRIDAY, August 27 ~ St. Monica 6:30 am Bud Stuber by Sue Brock 8:30 am Armando Bracco (Ann.) by Wife SATURDAY, August 28 ~ St. Augustine 8:30 am Olga Bianchi (Ann.) by Husband Renaldo 5:30 pm Bogdan Konecki (Ann.) by Family SUNDAY, August 29~ Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am Mary A. Smith by Fred Smith 8:00 am Herman Radde by Family 10:00 am William Robertson (Ann.) by David & Rene Robertson 12:00 noon For Our Parish Family Readings for the Week of August 22, 2004 Sunday: Is 66:18-21; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30 Monday: 2 Th 1:1-5, 11-12; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: Rv 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51 Wednesday: 2 Th 3:6-10, 16-18; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30 Next Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14

4 St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana CELEBRANTS Saturday, August 28 5:30 pm Father Dave Nowak Sunday, August 29 6:30 am Father Dave Nowak 8:00 am Father Keith Virus 10:00 am Father Mike Yadron 12:00 Noon Father Mike Yadron Tuesday, August 24 ~ Devotions 6:30 pm M. Crabtree, D. Ancich, P. Behrens Saturday, August 28 5:30 pm H. Flores, K. Flores, A. Gianopolus, K. Hamilton, A. Jurich Sunday, August 29 6:30 am B. & D. Wysocki, M. Muta 8:00 am C. Wadlow, T. Yee, J. Biscan, R. & S. Gorman 10:00 am S. O Sullivan, E. Secviar, J. Smith, R. Wilkinson, M. Graegin 12:00 noon J. & L. Krismanick, B. Lopez, A. & E. Ebert SUNDAY, August 22 BLOOD DRIVE 8:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM ~ GYM 1:00 pm SVDP Youth Conference ~ Conference Room 2:00 pm St. Anthony s Alzheimer s Support Group ~ Solar Room 4:00 pm Stepping Stones ~ Cafeteria MONDAY, August 23 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ~ STMS 1st THRU 8th GRADES 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:30 pm K of C ~ Solar Room TUESDAY, August 24 FIRST DAYOF SCHOOL ~ K, PRE-K, PRE-SCHOOL 9:30 am - 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel WEDNESDAY, August 25 4:30-6:00 pm ~ Religious Education Classes begin THURSDAY, August 26 4:30-6:00 pm ~ Religious Education Classes begin 7:00 pm SVDP ~ Conference Room FRIDAY, August 27 8:30 am ALL SCHOOL MASS/RECEPTION AFTER FOR NEW PARENTS SATURDAY, August 28 7:00 pm Youth Group Back to School Music Bash Ryan Miguel and Nolan Manuel, sons of Rueben & Michele Cardona Krysten Michele, daughter of Ruben & Michele Cardona Robyn Marie, daughter of Joseph & Elizabeth DeJoan Richard George Joseph, son of Richard & Laura Dubish Catherine Olivia, daughter of Steven & Aileen Hrinda Matthew John, son of Michael & Candee Walsh SUNDAY, August 29 Coffee & Rolls after 8:00 & 10:00 am Masses hosted by St. Vincent de Paul Answer to last week s question: Pius XII True or False: Speaking and acting respectfully toward others bodies is a form of modesty. The STM Respect Life Committee I Christy Omiecinski & Adam Lulinski The right to life belongs to the unborn too. Send this message to our politicians. Please register to vote at the St. Thomas More Voter Registration Drive, August 28 and 29, in the church vestibules. Page 4

5 The Pastor s Page August 22, 2004 FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP The Catholic community is a diverse community of faith, not an interest group. Our Church does not offer contributions or endorsements. Instead, we raise a series of questions, seeking to help lift up the moral and human dimensions of the choices facing voters and candidates: 1. After September 11, how can we build not only a safer world, but a better world? more just, more secure, more peaceful, more respectful of human life and dignity? 2. How will we protect the weakest in our midst--innocent unborn children? How will our nation resist what Pope John Paul II calls a "culture of death"? How can we keep our nation from turning to violence to solve some of its most difficult problems--abortion to deal with difficult pregnancies; the death penalty to combat crime; euthanasia and assisted suicide to deal with the burdens of age, illness, and disability; and war to address international disputes? 3. How will we address the tragic fact that more than 30,000 children die every day as a result of hunger, international debt, and lack of development around the world, as well as the fact that the younger you are, the more likely you are to be poor here in the richest nation on Earth? 4. How can our nation help parents raise their children with respect for life, sound moral values, a sense of hope, and an ethic of stewardship and responsibility? How can our society defend the central institution of marriage and better support families in their moral roles and responsibilities, offering them real choices and financial resources to obtain quality education and decent housing? 5. How will we address the growing number of families and individuals without affordable and accessible health care? How can health care better protect human life and respect human dignity? 6. How will our society combat continuing prejudice, overcome hostility toward immigrants and refugees, and heal the wounds of racism, religious bigotry, and other forms of discrimination? 7. How will our nation pursue the values of justice and peace in a world where injustice is common, desperate poverty widespread, and peace is too often overwhelmed by violence? 8. What are the responsibilities and limitations of families, community organizations, markets, and government? How can these elements of society work together to overcome poverty, pursue the common good, care for creation, and overcome injustice? 9. When should our nation use, or avoid the use of, military force--for what purpose, under what authority, and at what human cost? 10. How can we join with other nations to lead the world to greater respect for human life and dignity, religious freedom and democracy, economic justice, and care for God's creation? We hope these questions and the 2004 campaigns can lead to less cynicism and more participation, less partisanship, and more civil dialogue on fundamental issues. --Taken from the Statement "The Challenge of Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call To Political Responsibility" by the Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Page 5 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: August 23: Rev. Alfred J. Junk (1957) Rev. Anthony D. Ficko (2000) August 24: Rev. George Angemaier (1948) Msgr. Michael Shea (1956) This dual calling of faith and citizenship is at the heart of what it means to be a Catholic in the United States. Faithful Citizenship calls us to seek a place at the table of life for all God s children in the elections of 2004 and beyond. USCCB Administrative Committee Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility, p ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A woman was at home with her children when the telephone rang. In going to answer it, she tripped on a rug, grabbed for something to hold on to and seized the telephone table. It fell over with a crash, jarring the receiver off the hook. As it fell, it hit the family dog, which leaped up, howling and barking. The woman's three-year-old son, startled by this noise, broke into loud screams. The woman mumbled some colorful words. She finally managed to pick up the receiver and lift it to her ear, just in time to hear her husband's voice on the other end say, "Nobody's said hello yet, but I'm positive I have the right number."

6 St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana DID YOU KNOW Sacrificial Offering for August 15, 2004 Adults $28, Loose $1, Children $37.17 TOTAL $29, Society of St. Vincent de Paul Emergency Request for Our Pantry The following items are desperately needed: Rice Products, Cake Mixes, Sugar, Flour, Pork & Beans, Canned Fruits, Canned Meats, Tuna, Spaghetti Sauce, Crackers, Cookies, Snacks, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Pickles, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Napkins, Kleenex, Dish and Laundry Soap. Any and all items are appreciated. We are also collecting Moolah Bucks from Stack & Van Til. With every ten coupons, we receive 1$ off the price of a gallon of milk. Our Poor Boxes are also in need of cash. Your monetary donations enable us to purchase perishable items: i.e. milk, bread, eggs, etc. We are grateful to all who support us in caring for the needy and we pray that God will reward you for your continued generosity. VIRTUS TRAINING SESSIONS All new volunteers, staff members or anyone working with children must attend and complete continuing education VIRTUS training. The next training sessions will be held on Monday, August 30th at 7:00 p.m. or Saturday September 18th at 9:00 am in the Solar Room. For more information contact Sister Marilyn at Cub Scout Registration Scouting is great fun for boys in grades 1 through 5!! Pack 542 will hold its registration for new and returning Scouts on Wednesday, August 25th, in the St. Thomas More Gym at 6:30 p.m. Registration is $40 per scout with a $5 discount for brothers joining. Come and find out what all the fun is about! Call Frank at for more information. DID YOU KNOW...St. Thomas More Parish has a Seniors Club? The Seniors meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month, January through May and September through December in the Solar Room. The first Wednesday of the month we meet for a general meeting, followed by refreshments, socializing, or playing cards. The third Wednesday of the month is a short meeting, also followed by refreshments, bingo or socializing. Other activities include attending a show and a luncheon, a mini white elephant sale, and short one-day trips. The Seniors also participate in a club food collection for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Although members do not need to be parishioners of St. Thomas More Church, members must be Catholic and 60 years of age or older. Several of our members belong to the Altar & Rosary Society and Holy Name Society. Our members are also Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Greeters, and have worked at our church picnic. Club members also gather to pray the Rosary for deceased members and a stipend is offered for a Mass. Once a year, a Mass is offered for deceased and living members of the club. Dues are $5.00 per year. For more information, call Carol Carollo at We look forward to meeting any new interested members. Just a Reminder to Parishioners Now that school is back in session, the parking lot areas around the school and church become very congested from approximately 7:45 to 8:15 in the morning and from 2:45 to 3:15 in the afternoons. If you come to St. Thomas More at these times, please follow the flow of traffic established or be prepared to stop and wait if the children are in the process of entering or leaving the building. Thank you for helping to assure the safety of our schoolchildren! Page 6

7 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 22, 2004 WELCOME BACK!! Several notes about the upcoming school year: Classes begin on August 23rd. Summer packets and summer reading are to be completed by the first day of school. Students homerooms will be posted outside of the school office starting this weekend. You should have received the new calendar, bus schedule and a letter from new Principal, Mrs. Stacey Atwood in the mail. Parents of Pre-school and Kindergarten students should have received information concerning their orientations and first day of school. Money for lunch accounts can be sent in on Monday the 23rd. Remember to include your child s name, grade and homeroom. Lunch is $1.60 per day and.35 for milk. Due to technical difficulties, the first tuition payment withdrawal will not occur until after August 23rd. All other monthly withdrawals will occur on the 20th. Protecting God s Children Update - Virtus - All adults that received the Virtus training last fall should have registered and should be completing the continued online training. This consists of reading two short articles per month and answering a question. If you did not register, please log onto and select Registration. When prompted for your Registration Password type trust. All volunteers will need to make sure that they are current on their continuing Virtus training or they will not be allowed to help at St. Thomas More School in any capacity. Please log onto and make sure you are current on your articles. In the rare instance that you do not have internet access, please contact Sr. Marilyn. Sr. Marilyn will be offering classes for our new families or for anyone who missed the training last year. Classes will be held in the Solar Room on August 30th at 7 p.m. and September 18th at 9 a.m. GENTLY USED UNIFORMS AVAILABLE Gently used school uniforms will be available in the hallway outside the school office beginning August 1st at no charge. If you are interested in donating used uniforms, please deliver your items to the school office. If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Lusk at Edline Parents, remember to look at Edline for general information concerning the school and after the school year starts, for current classroom information and your child s grades. Some of the information you will currently find: School supply list Tuition Contract Calendar Using Edline will eliminate most of the notes sent home! Page 7

8 St. Thomas More Parish Religious Formation Try to come in through the narrow door. Create a kindly discipline in your life. Waste less time worrying. Spend more time in silence. Refrain from bitterness. Love more. Aug. 25/26 is the first class for Registration: Registration forms for are available in the Religious Formation or Parish Office or at bciinternet.com. Please return the form along with a $25 deposit, which will be applied toward the tuition. Also, please consider helping out with our program as a catechist, hall monitor or in the parking lot at dismissal. High school students are encouraged to help. Mark your calendars: Aug. 25/26 First class for ; 4:30 6:00 p.m. Sept. 1/2 Class Sept. 8/9 Class Sept. 15/16 All School Mass Sept. 22/23 Class Sept. 29/30 Class NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in dire need of Nursery Volunteers for the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass. As a Nursery Volunteer you will be scheduled once a month and need to arrive at the Brides Room, where the Nursery is held, at 9:30 am to set up the room. The Nursery will re-open on Sunday, September 19th. A training program is provided for all volunteers. An Information Questionaire must be completed by each Nursery Volunteer prior to working in the Nursery. Call Kaaren Mashura , and she will send you the form. Once she receives the Questionaire back, you will be contacted to set up your time in the Nursery. Do you feel adrift, confused and friendless? Listen to Catholic radio programming on station 1270 AM, WWCA available practically all day Monday to Friday. You might even become addicted! Anti-Racism Initiative Listening Sessions Munster, Indiana As our Anti-Racism Initiative enters its third year the story of Thomas the Doubter comes to mind. For many of us over the past two and one-half years we have often been like Thomas we will not believe it. We cannot believe that those who are different from us could suffer discrimination. Racism may exist, but not here in our parish. Lets take another look at the story of Thomas. Thomas continued to doubt and insisted that he would not believe unless he touched the wounds of Jesus. Jesus reappears, and he does not upbraid Thomas, but rather invites Thomas to touch his wounds, and as he touches the wounds his doubts fall away - his belief and faith is restored. At the listening sessions we will hear stories of hurt, alienation and exclusion. Just as Jesus invited Thomas, He now invites us not to dismiss these stories, but to touch the wounds of the speakers and to believe. In our own lives, and in our parishes, it is important to bear in mind that by walking with those who have been hurt and wounded, we come to know their stories so well that we become freed from our own perspective, and are able to enter into their world as fully as possible. Plan now to join Bishop Melczek and his priests at the listening sessions. Invite your friends and fellow parishioners to join you also. You are encouraged to attend the sessions nearest your parish, and the other sessions. The stories will be different at each session. (Adapted from Reconciliation: A Ministry by R. Schreiter-C.PP.S) The Listening Session Dates: Wednesday, September 8 ~ 7:00 p.m. St. Mary Parish, East Chicago Sunday, September 12 ~ 2:00 p.m. Marquette High School, Michigan City Thursday, September 16 ~ 7;00 p.m. Our Lady of Consolataion, Merrillville Sunday, September 19 ~ 2:00 p.m. SS. Monica/Luke Parish, Gary Page 8

9 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 22, 2004 Volunteer For STM Athletics 3 rd Annual Oktoberfest St. Thomas More Athletics is planning its 3 rd Annual Oktoberfest in the parking lot of Cornerstone Center, 8635 Calumet Avenue, on Friday, September 17 (5:00 11:00 p.m.) and Saturday, September 18 (3:00 11:00 p.m.) Bratwurst and trimmings, grilled chicken sandwiches, giant pretzels, German wines, soft drinks, and specialty brews from Goose Island and Miller will be served. Entertainment will kick off on Friday at 5:00 p.m. with St. Tom s very own Tony Pagorek and his band, Farewell To February. For the third straight year, the very popular Hot Dam will headline Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Mike Pleska and his sights and sounds of Bavaria will again kick off our Saturday afternoon entertainment, starting 3:00 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., Mr. Funnyman will hit the stage featuring all the best current and classic rock, blues, oldies and R&B. The funds raised at this event will go straight to the athletic program at St. Thomas More. We are looking for volunteers to help with: set-up (Thurs evening 6:00) ticket sales (Fri and/or Sat) grill and/or serving (Fri and/or Sat) table clean-up (Fri and/or Sat) bartenders (Fri and/or Sat) tear-down (Sat night) If you are interested in volunteering for this fun event, please call Dave or Ellen Toth at or pick up a volunteer sign-up sheet in the vestibule and return it to the Parish Office or Sunday collection basket. Grandparent s Day Celebration Join us in a reception to honor Grandparents and Seniors who have passed down their faith to the next generation. Everyone is invited! Grandchildren - Invite your Grandparents Grandparents - Invite your Grandchildren Parishioners - Invite your friends Music, Magic, Lunch, and More! Sunday, September 12, :00 to 2:30 pm ~ Parish Social Center If possible, please help us plan for your attendance by returning the bottom portion of this flyer to the parish office. Number of Adults Number of Children Sponsored by the Parish Life Commission Page 9

10 St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana THE ST. THOMAS MORE YOUTH GROUP PRESENTS The Back to School Music Bash Come support some of the area s best musical talent: Farewell to February and Elicit As they raise money for the St. Thomas More Youth Group Where: St. Thomas More School Gym 8435 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN When: August 28th Time: Doors Open at 6:30 p..m. The Bands Will Play From 7:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Cost: $5.00 ($4.00 with a canned food donation) Food donations will benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Society PLEASE BE GENEROUS By participating in this event, legal guardians agree to indemnify, >defend, hold harmless and release the Diocese of Gary, the Parish, and the >Youth Ministry, and their officers, agents, representatives, employees and >volunteers, against and from any and all claims, suits, losses, costs, >damages, expenses, and liability arising out of any act or omission or >other occurrence, whether or not caused by or resulting from this >activity, the Catholic Diocese of Gary, Parish, or Youth Ministry, or >their agents, representatives, employees, and volunteers during the course >of the activity in which said youth are participating. Page 10