SAINT THOMAS MORE Roman Catholic Church Feast of Christ the King November 20, 2005

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1 SAINT THOMAS MORE Roman Catholic Church Feast of Christ the King November 20, 2005 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 Feast of Christ of Christ the King November 20, 2005 CELEBRANTS Saturday, November 26 5:30 pm Father Mike Yadron Sunday, November 27 6:30 am Father Mike Yadron 8:00 am Father Mike Yadron 10:00 am Father Michael Hoffman 12:00 noon Father Michael Hoffman Monday, November 21 ~ 40 Hours Devotions 7:00 pm E. Rouse, C. Mitchell, P. O Brien Tuesday, November 22 ~ Closing of 40 Hours Devotions 7:00 pm C. Wadlow, S. Whelan, S. O Sullivan Thursday, November 24 ~ Thanksgiving Day 9:00 am E. & K. Papesh, J. & S. Nolan, M. Peters Friday, November 25 8:30 am G.W. Childs, C. Hinojosa Saturday, November 26 8:30 am J. Ratajack, J. Page 5:30 pm B. Warner, C. Yothment, A. & M. Flores, A. Gianopolus Sunday, November 27 6:30 am B. & E. O Neill 8:00 am C. Slivka, D. Straka, B. & D. Wysocki, M. Yaeger 10:00 am S. Rescan, A. Sikora, E. Secviar, J. & S. Smith 12:00 noon D. Ancich, L. DiLeonarde, K. Kennedy Advent Evening Prayer 6:00 pm A. Gonzalez, E. Jachna Mary Magdalene in Scriptures Monday ~ November 28th ~ 7:00 pm ~ Cafeteria Presented by Fr. Gerald Schweitzer Join us for a very informative evening. SUNDAY, November 20 ~ Feast of Christ the King 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Viola Anzur by Friends 10:00 am Richard Rudzinski by Wife Gloria & Family 12:00 pm Daniel Jugovic (Ann.) by Zvonko & Maria Jugovic & Family MONDAY, November 21 ~ Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 am Joseph Walla by Patrick Spence 8:30 am Joseph & Katherine Pellar by John & Claudia Pellar TUESDAY, November 22 ~ St. Cecilia 6:30 am Marian Bode by Jim & Jane Bridgman 8:30 am Sophie Campbell by Maureen Campbell 10:00 am George Heliodoro by April & Steve Pabian (Mass at Med-Inn Cafeteria, Group 4) WEDNESDAY, November 23 ~ St. Clement I, St. Columban, Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro 6:30 am Julianne Pavel-Kaspar (Ann.) by Husband Jim 8:30 am Bernard Speranza (Ann.) by Family THURSDAY, November 24 ~ Thanksgiving Day ~ Andrew Dung- Lac and Companions 9:00 am For Our Parish Family ~ Living and Deceased FRIDAY, November 25 ~ St. Catherine of Alexandria 6:30 am Herb Fischer (Ann.) by Wife Pat 8:30 am Chester Dominik by Wife & Family SATURDAY, November 26 8:30 am Helen Williams by Emily Mysliwy 5:30 pm Aileen Walczak (Ann.) by Jim & Arlene Kender SUNDAY, November 27 ~ First Sunday of Advent 6:30 am Joseph Jackson by Lillian & Kathy Jackson 8:00 am For Our Parish Family 10:00 am Living & Deceased Members of STM Senior Citizens Club 12:00 pm Audrey Ilickovich by Wife & Family John Rongers Charles N. Branson Page 3

4 St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana Feast of Christ the King A man once told me that once a month he goes to the Veterans Hospital and visits patients. He began the practice 40 years ago when he was discharged from the service. His friend had carried him to safety when he was wounded in battle. He wanted to honor his friend by reaching out to other veterans in need. He called it his living tribute of thanks. In the Gospel, Jesus portrays the Son of Man as He judges all people. His judgment is not based on what sins we committed, but on what good we omitted. What we know now as the Works of Mercy are the ways in which we offer to God a living tribute of thanks as we serve Him in each other. We honor the sacrifice of Christ the King by how well we treat and respect those who are His brothers and sisters. He comes not to find our faults, but to find our goodness, seen in our willingness to love each other. The end of one Church Year is the beginning of the next. Resolve now to offer your tribute of thanks. Do something for others, with no expectation of anything in return. Feed the hungry, bury the dead, visit the sick, and counsel the doubtful. The only thing we can truly offer to God that He does not already have is the time and effort we spend to imitate His love for us. Our actions cry out, Hail to the King! P lease pray for the sick of our parish... 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 Socarro Casas 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 Irene Rompola Helen Rutkowski Ted Rutkowski Bernice Rybicki Ann Sardella Mary Sarnowski Jean Schultz Mary Ann Sejda Grace Sheridan Grace Sicinski 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 Annette Wilson Tammy Wollersheim Lucille Wonnell James Zabrecky Page 4 SUNDAY, November 20 1:00 pm Opening 40 Hours 7:00 pm Speaker/Benediction ~ 40 Hours MONDAY, November 21 9:15 am - 7:00 pm ~ Eucharistic Adoration ~ Church 7:00 pm Speaker/Benediction ~ 40 Hours TUESDAY, November 22 9:15 am - 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Speaker/Benediction ~ 40 Hours WEDNESDAY, November 23 8:30 am All School Thanksgiving Mass 9:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room 10:00 am DARE Graduation ~ Gym No Religious Ed Classes THURSDAY, November 24 A VERY BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY! Mass at 9:00 am No Religious Ed Classes No School Parish Office Closed FRIDAY, November 25 No School Parish Office Closed SATURDAY, November 26 SUNDAY, November 27 Coffee & Rolls after 8:00 & 10:00 am Masses hosted by Senior Citizens 9:00 am New Parishioner Orientation ~ Solar Room 1:00 pm SVDP Youth Conference ~ Teachers Lounge 2:30 pm St. Anthony Alzheimer s Support Gr. ~ Solar Room 6:00 pm Advent Evening Prayer ~ Church Readings for the Week of November 20, 2005 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/ 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/ Mt 25:31-46 Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/ Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/ Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/ Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Sir 50:22-24 / 1 Cor 1:3-9 / Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Dn 7:2-14/ Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27/ Lk 21:34-36 Next Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37

5 The Pastor s Page November 20, 2005 OUR FORTY HOURS PRESENTER As you are already aware, today, Sunday, November 20th, we begin the time-honored tradition called Forty Hours. Why Forty Hours? Well, Forty Hours has been a part of the prayer of the Church for centuries. The Church has gathered to pray, in a special way, in front of the Eucharist Lord for God s divine blessing as well as protection. One of the reasons that we have chosen Forty Hours is that the number forty is a special number in Old and New Testament literature. We hear about the Israelites being in the desert for forty years in search of the promised land. We say that Christ was in the desert forty days fasting and praying before the beginning of His public ministry. We modeled the time of forty as we have fashioned the Season of Lent (forty days of penance before the celebration of Easter.) And now, for Forty Hours, we gather before the Eucharistic Lord in prayer, in adoration, and in reflection. As in most churches nowadays, Forty Hours no longer continues during the night. Most churches, sadly, must be kept locked after hours because of the amount of theft and vandalism. We will begin Forty Hours immediately after the 12:00 Noon Mass today with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The Sacrament will remain on the altar until this evening. At 7:00 p.m. tonight, Monday and Tuesday, we will hear a talk given to us by Rev. Brian D. Chadwick of the Diocese of Gary. Fr. Brian is Associate Pastor of St. Michael Church in Schererville. He is also the Judicial Vicar (presiding judge) of the Tribunal for the Diocese of Gary. Additionally, Fr. Brian is the media spokesman for the Diocese of Gary. Fr. Brian was very excited to be invited to be our Forty Hours speaker this year, particularly because two of his loves are Christ the King and the Blessed Sacrament. As our Year of the Eucharist has come to a close and the Feast of Christ the King is upon us, Fr. Brian has some very helpful insights to offer us in our journey to the Kingdom. I hope and pray that you will be able to do two things: 1. Spend some time in front of the Blessed Sacrament during our Forty Hours, and 2. Come to church each evening at 7:00 p.m. for an inspirational talk as well as for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Please consider it! ALTAR & ROSARY GRAND RAFFLE GLITCH Last Sunday, November 13, 2005, raffle tickets were drawn for the 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser. The First Prize winner is still unknown. That is because the person who purchased the First Prize ($1,000) ticket put the wrong end of the ticket in the raffle container. They put the long numbered end in rather than the part that contains the Name and Phone Number. If you hold RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER 28485, please bring your stub to the Parish Office to claim your prize. WHO PAYS FOR YOUR VACATIONS? When I returned from my two week transatlantic cruise last week, a couple of people asked me, Just who pays for your vacations anyway? I do, of course. Many people are under the impression that parishes supply everything to their priests: clothing, cars, vacations. That is just not true. A parish provides the priest his salary, housing and food allowance. The salary is set by the diocese in which the priest works. Some dioceses pay more, some less. Priest s benefits just as for any of our employees go toward health and life insurance as well as the diocesan retirement plan. [Retirement ages are set by the individual diocese as well. In the Diocese of Gary, priests are not allowed to retire until the age of 70.] From our salary, we are responsible for our personal expenses. Clothing, cars, vacations, additional retirement plans such as IRA s: all those are the responsibility of the individual priest. We make expenditures depending upon the ability we may have to save. Just like anyone else, some priests are spend-a-holics and others are very frugal. I am already putting money aside for another big cruise that I hope to take in 2008, since that is the year that I will be celebrating my 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. What about the pilgrimages I lead? I get a free position for bringing aboard a minimum number of people. 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: November 20: Deacon John Townsend (1987) November 26: Msgr. Stanley F. Zjawinski (1968) Page 5

6 St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana Getting to Know You Thoughts on the SIGN OF THE CROSS This week you should receive your Little Burgundy Book. Please make prayer a priority during this Advent Season. Remember, it takes only SIX MINUTES Middle Schoolers! The diocese has put together a retreat day just for you! Cling to Christ is the theme of the 2005 Diocese of Gary Middle School Retreat Day on Saturday, December 10th, from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm at Camp Lawrence. Learn about the man Jesus and how you can choose to cling to Him for survival! Cost is $25, which includes 2 meals and a souvenir t-shirt. To sign up, or for more information, contact Mark Kurowski at mkurowski@stm-youth.com, and visit dcgary.org/youth. St. Vincent de Paul Society Thank you to all who have donated for our Thanksgiving baskets, and to everyone who will bring non-perishable items or monetary donations to the 9:00 am Mass on Thanksgiving day. Your sharing and caring is deeply appreciated. IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER -Reminds us of the history of creation and salvation -Father is the great planner, the Head, the Seat of Intelligence, ideas, plans, concepts, and designs. -The great God who has a great plan for creation and salvation. This plan was rooted in the creation and salvation. Unfolding through them. -It makes me relate to the great planner in which I don t have to compete. To relate to someone greater than me, for us to recognize that we are facing someone here bigger, deeper than my mind. To someone I cannot boast. -Touching your forehead means we want to empty all our presumption and open to it to Him, as source of all Wisdom. IN THE NAME OF THE SON -This emptying movement, an act of surrender to the Father. From the plan of the Father, He sends the Son. -Son of God took human form in the womb of the simple woman. -Obeying the will of God. Descending movement that means humility. For Jesus humility there is humaneness in us that he was alien of. So when we invoke the name of the Son, are we willing to be sent and obey the will of God? -The Son became man, the sacredness of being men. The dignity and honor of being men. IN THE NAME OF THE HOLY SPIRIT -We have to always depend and rely on the help of the Holy Spirit. No one can follow the will of God and live in the examples of Jesus without the Holy Spirit. -The Lord the giver of life, Holy Spirit will lead us to the life of Christ and plan of God. -Let us give some place for the Spirit of God to operate in us, to give us courage and strength to carry on. The spirit is stronger than us, more intelligent than us. Sacrificial Offering for November 13, 2005 Adults $24, Loose $1, Children $32.20 TOTAL $25, Thank you for your generosity! FOCUS Thanks you! Your incredible generosity and prayerful support makes our missionary work possible on college campuses! If you would like further information on FOCUS, or ways to donate, please contact Lisa Coonfare at 1450 Alta Vista #5, Dubuque, IA 52001, or at LCoonfare@focusonline.org. We d love to hear from you! May God bless you abundantly! Page 6

7 November 20, 2005 Feast of All Saints On November 1st, All Saints Day, the eighth grade students assumed the role of a saint that they have been studying, and from whom they will take their Confirmation name this spring. The saints answered questions from the children in the upper grades in the gym and then those students had to determine which saint they represented. In the lower grades, each classroom was visited by several saints. Annual Tree of Angels T he Home and School Association invites you to join us in the Tree of Angels project. This is our eleventh year of offering beautiful angel ornaments at St. Thomas More School and Parish. Each angel is hand signed STM Angels will be on sale after all Masses on December 3rd and 4th and again on December 10th and 11th. Simplify your holiday shopping! Gift Certificates will once again be available for purchase after all Masses on December 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR THEIR EXCELLENT FIRST QUARTER ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A Honor Roll Grade 4 Nicholas Anglin, Caroline Beckman, Cameron Bosak, James Foster, Cody Gryzbowski, Ryan Hamill, Brandon Hanusin, Spencer Hickey, Jessika Majszak, Patrick McCarthy, Emily McNicholas, Gabriela Rosales, Jacqueline Surd, Matthew Szala Grade 5 Anna Ackermann, Russell Doctor, Savannah Kinsella, Michael Peters, Hannah Villaroman Grade 6 Grant Doctor, Natalie Dublak, Annie Fagan, Michelle Higgins, Nicholas Martell, Katie McGrath, Eileen O Neill, Patrick O Shea, Samuel Smith, Chris Speranza Grade 7 Heather Boyan, Jeanette Dedelow, Robert Fink, Walter Kasprzycki, Katie Klyczek, Christine Lissy, Colleen Majszak, Ashley Mangahas, Catherine McLaughlin, Brianna Meyer, Jessica Monjaras, Kate Novak, Kathleen O Brien, Sean O Sullivan, Kyle Papesh, Shelby Sarnowski, Jacob Smith, Christopher Wadlow, Chris Yothment Grade 8 Colleen Boyle, Gerald Childs, Alexandria Doctor, Patrick Fagan, Ximena Fernandez, Emma Grdina, Adam McDevitt, Kristie Miller, Nicole Montella, David Mysliwy, Kyle O Brien, Anne O Shea, Christina Pasyk, Lauren Pazik, Ashley Toney, Lisa Zurek A-B Honor Roll Grade 4 Emily Anderson, Alex Argamasilla, Elizabeth Beckman, Abigail Bednarowski, Thomas Bolanowski, Jesse Bruzan, Steven Caraher, Sadie Conner, Ashleigh Cruz, Alex Del Rio, Elizabeth Faso, Carlos Gallegos, Demetrios Georgalas, Kelsey Gibson, Laura Gonzalez, Vinay Kakkera, John Kapitan, Zachary Kennedy, Matthew Kish, Peter Kurowski, Julia Kusiak, Kailee Loughlin, Michael McGrath, Matthew O Brien, Megan O Brien, Chinyere Onyeukwu, Marcela Perez, Joseph Pillarella, Bridget Protsman, Annilee Taylor, Mia Torres, Samuel Toth, Anthony Zaleski, John Zemkewicz Grade 5 Bridget Anderson, John Avila, Cody Baker, Katlyn Bobos, Jacqueline Dedelow, Erin Dolan, Jihan Dubose, Caleb Hinojosa, William Kasprzycki, Kristin Kennedy, Nicholas Loughlin, Erin Lusk, Zachary Lyons, Trisha Madura, Chad Mateja, Lauren Mitchell, Kevin O Brien, Jonathan Pasyk, Andrea Paunicka, Priscilla Powell, Jillian Rademacher, Nikolas Ranieri, Erin Sandoval, Alex Sikora, Jacqueline Silverman, David Trivunovic, Noah Villaroman, Jolie Watson Grade 6 Rebecca Andrews, Melissa Avila, Emily Balassone, Matthew Blocher, Douglas Bickel, Cade Conner, Alyson Eickleberry, Melissa Hajduch, Jessica Jancosek, Monica Lee, Christine Matthews, Gregory Moya, Leslee Pritza, Angela Rokosz, Angelica Ruiz, Everett Senetar, Sean Smith, David Straka Grade 7 Breanna Barajas, Melissa Beary, Kevin Behrens, Nicholas Estes, Anthony Gallulo, Evan Gentile, Elisha Jachna, Luke Kurowski, Cortney Lowry, Tiffany Madura, Michael Potts, Samantha Salzeider, Zachary Scriff Grade 8 William Andrews, Audrey Bickel, Deirdre Capriglione, Murray Crabtree, Kara Curosh, Stephanie Dwars, Camille Gonzalez, Ian Gurley, Johnathon Klyczek, Gregory Kobus, Hannah Kurowski, Alex Martell, Joseph Matz, Tammy Montella, Rachel Morrow, Kellie Nadratowski, Joseph Navarro, Patrick O Brien, Margaret Page, Tim Sidiropolous, Sarah Sikora, Matthew Skiba Page 7

8 St. Thomas More Parish Religious Formation "Lord Jesus Christ, you are my King and there is no other. May your love rule in my heart that I may think and act with charity towards all. Thanksgiving Break: There are no classes on Wednesday, November 23, or Thursday, November 24, because of Thanksgiving. Confirmation Retreat: On Wednesday, December 7, both school and after-school Confirmation candidates will be attending an all day retreat at St. Thomas More School. Students are to be dropped off at 8:15 a.m. and picked up at 3:00 p.m. in the north parking lot by the carport. If you have any questions, please call Sr. Marilyn at For your information, the Confirmation assignments, sponsor form, service reflection form and retreat information can be found on our website, 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: 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 C O R N E R Sunday, November 20th 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meet at the Cornerstone Center for a food collection/ scavenger hunt to benefit the St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry. There will be no meeting in the evening. Mark your calendars: Next gathering will be on December 4th Christmas Party will be on December 18th! If you have any questions, please contact Pam Ratajack at Nov. 23/24 Nov. 30/Dec. 1 Dec. 7 Dec. 7/8 Dec. 14/15 Dec. 21/22 Dec. 28/29 No Class Thanksgiving Break Class Confirmation Retreat No Class Immaculate Conception Class Class No Class Christmas Break Welcome New Parishioners Mr. & Mrs. Kevin P. Benko Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Hall Mr. & Mrs. Jefrey D. Jakalski Mrs. Virginia Kelly Mr. & Mrs. George Lesniewski Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Marrant Mr. & Mrs. John R. Murks Ms. Patricia Paquette Dr. & Mrs. Paul Rasamimari Mr. Joseph B. Starcevich Christmas Cards Mrs. Wadas & Mrs. Gauthier s Wed. 5th Grade class Respect Life has Christmas cards available in the Parish Office, ten religious cards for $5.00 with an appropriate pro-life message. Consider such a card for special friends. Page 8