This water flows into the eastern district down upon the Arabah, and empties into the sea, the salt waters, which it makes fresh. Wherever the river

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1 This water flows into the eastern district down upon the Arabah, and empties into the sea, the salt waters, which it makes fresh. Wherever the river flows, every sort of living creature that can multiply shall live, and there shall be abundant fish, for wherever this water comes the sea shall be made fresh. Ez 47:8-9

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. Audrey Frigo; 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 Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome November 9, 2008 CELEBRANTS Saturday, November 15 5:30 pm Father Mike Yadron Sunday, November 16 6:30 am Father Mike Yadron 8:00 am Father Rick Holy 10:00 am Father John Zemelko 12:00 noon Father John Zemelko SUNDAY, November 9 ~ Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Living and Deceased Members of the Thiel Family by Margaret Thiel 10:00 am John Kenda by Tom & Kathy Bassetto 12:00 noon Dorie Sperl (Ann.) by Husband George MONDAY, November 10 ~ St. Leo the Great 6:30 am Cecilia Fabiyanic by Rose & Miller Krizmanic 8:30 am John Rybicki by Kathy & Gust Georgalas Saturday, November 15 8:30 am A. & W. McDunn 5:30 pm J. & J. Beckman, GW. & M. Childs, R. Hamill ~ MC ~ Greg Sunday, November 16 6:30 am G. Moya, J. Sarnowski, C. Slivka 8:00 am E. & L. Rouse, C. Wadlow, M. Yaeger, A. Zaleski ~ MC ~ Caleb 10:00 am C. & E. Lusk, B. & E. O Neill, J. Ratajack MC ~ Nick 12:00 noon K., K. & M. O Brien ~ MC ~ Brandon TUESDAY, November 11 ~ St. Martin of Tours 6:30 am Domenic Costantino (Ann.) by Michael Mercier & Family 8:30 am Most Reverend Andrew G. Grutka WEDNESDAY, November 12 ~ St. Josaphat 6:30 am Geraldine L. Devore by Ann M. Kleist 8:30 am Adeline Raffin by Louise LaVarda THURSDAY, November 13 ~ St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 6:30 am Ray Wolak (Ann.) by Phyllis Krizmanic 8:30 am Marie Case by Ed & Joan Wolak FRIDAY, November 14 6:30 am All Souls Day Intentions 8:30 am Victor Fawbush Jr. by James Keilman & Family Josephine Pawlus Mary Somenzi SATURDAY, November 15 ~ St. Albert the Great 8:30 am Leo Ong by May Ong 5:30 pm Pat Bogusz by Husband Joseph 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 I John Rybicki & Cori Toyias If any of your family or your friends are sick at home or in the hospital and cannot come to Mass, please call our Pastoral Care Office at , ext. 315, and we will be glad to bring them Communion. Alena Terese, daughter of Andrew & Brandi Huss Isabella Rose, daughter of Robert & Rosa Maldonado Madison Anne, daughter of Robert & Melissa Richter Page 3

4 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica It is said that the famous early-20th century sculptor Auguste Rodin was once asked how he created such beautiful statues from large pieces of stone. "It is very simple," he said. "I choose a block of marble and chop off whatever I don't need." Perhaps it could be said that as we grow older, we are doing just the opposite; continually adding layers of things we don't need, traits we shouldn't have, until we are no longer recognizable to God. We have simply become a large piece of stone. Today's Gospel reading from John is one of the more recognized passages from the Bible in that it is a rare description of Jesus showing anger and emotion. Finding a temple in which traders have set up tables to sell sacrificial animals to the people, he not only turns over their tables but grabs a whip and chases them out! After doing so, he turns to those remaining and says when the temple is torn down he will raise it again in three days. We know that the temple he referred to was his own body; we also must know in our hearts that he was asking us to remove from our temples all that we don't need, as well. Each year, billions are spent in an effort to look better, feel better, and fool the world that we are better than before. But if we simply look within and understand that we have a solemn responsibility, we would begin to shine, because the human body shares in the dignity of "the image of God"-it is a human body precisely because it is animated by a spiritual soul, and it is the whole human person that is intended to become, in the body of Christ, a temple of the Spirit (CCC 364). Today, let's rededicate ourselves to cleansing the temple, to removing whatever we don't need, revealing God's beautiful creation. 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 Anne Evanich 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 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 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 Zachery Scriff James Secviar 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 9 Flu Shots available after all Masses 2:30 pm Padre Pio Cenacle ~ Chapel MONDAY, November 10 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:30 pm K of C ~ Solar Room TUESDAY, November 11 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 Baptism Prep Class ~ Conference Room 7:00 pm Divorce Group ~ Cafeteria 7:00 pm RCIA ~ Solar Room WEDNESDAY, November 12 9:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm ~ Religious Education Classes 6:30 pm SVDP ~ Conference Room 6:45 pm Altar & Rosary ~ Solar Room 7:00 pm HSA ~ Cafeteria THURSDAY, November 13 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm ~ Religious Education Classes 7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale ~ Church FRIDAY, November 14 SATURDAY, November 15 SUNDAY, November 16 1:30 pm Queen of Peace Cenacle ~ Chapel Readings for the Week of November 9, 2008 Sunday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/ Jn 2:13-22 Monday: Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8 Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/ Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, Page 4

5 The Pastor s Page THIS WAY, TOO, WE SHALL GO... As I reflected last weekend, death is the common denominator for all of us. No matter how influential, rich, or powerful we become, we all will die one day. And yet, there are many people who live each day of their lives denying that very reality. It is a part of our human nature, I believe, to fear death. In our fear, we often pretend that it will never happen. This can cause a lot of problems not for us, but for those we leave behind. As we continue through this month in which we remember the faithful departed, I ask you to consider something else that is very important: your own funeral arrangements. I can speak vicariously from the experiences of so many parishioners in the past or I can speak from my own experiences. We may be frightened of death; however, when we do not make provisions, we leave our loved ones in a real lurch. When both my parents died, I knew well beforehand what they wanted. I knew of any quality of life issues that they wanted the family to observe for them as they neared death and, when they passed away, I knew that all the arrangements had been made at the funeral home and cemetery. That was, to me, a great gift. It left me more able to process my own grief and to enter more into the moment with my family and friends. I have had other friends express all sorts of confusion, and even uncertainty, because they were forced to make arrangements for loved ones. They often wondered if they made the right decisions. Did they choose the right clothes? Did they pick the right cemetery? Did they choose the right kind of wake? They may seem like crazy thoughts, but when you go through them, they mean the world to those left behind. So, as we continue journeying through November, do yourself and your loved ones a favor. If you are advanced in age or are in poorer health, think about taking care of some of your final arrangements so that your loved ones are not overwhelmed at the time of your passing. And if you are younger, it s never too early. You can still make arrangements. Because of how it felt for me knowing that both of my parents wishes were in place, I went ahead and prearranged as well after their deaths. I know this column might be seen as a bit morbid but, hey, death is a reality: the ultimate, final reality. God bless you. NATIONAL HOSPICE MONTH Since we reflect upon our faithful departed throughout the month of November, I guess it is very appropriate that November is also called National Hospice Month. Hospices help anyone with life-limiting illnesses. Hospice also helps the family of the one who is dying as they attempt to minister to the needs of their loved one. When someone s life is treasured and celebrated, death itself can be welcomed with open arms. It is in that waiting period of an inevitable death that the people of Hospice can work their magic. They provide great comfort and dignity to the dying. This comfort can be received at home or in a Hospice facility. I was with Bishop Grutka the last several weeks of his life as well as present in the middle of the night when he passed away. Hospice was a great help to us. So much so that I had no qualms about asking them to help my father and me as we took care of my mother who died of Lou Gehrig s disease. God bless all of those who work in Hospice. If you need their help, do not hesitate to call upon a Hospice facility. ON THE LIGHTER SIDE One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, "Good morning Alex." "Good morning Pastor," he replied, still focused on the plaque. "Pastor, what is this?" The pastor said, "Well son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service." Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, little Alex's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear asked, "Which service? Was it on Saturday night or at one of the Sunday morning services?" 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 10: Rev. Ben Domsich (1994) November 11: Rev. John B. Schaeffer (1975) Bishop Andrew G. Grutka, D.D. (1993) November 13: Rev. Mark Pesch, OFM (1985) Page 5

6 November Nursery Schedule SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Eileen & Caleb Hinojosa SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Tracy Cole & Lauren Rouse SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Tara Hurubean and Haley Bolanowski SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Pat Strange and Marelle Cerven Religious Education May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, That you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones. ~ St Paul, Ephesians 1:18 Confirmation Sponsor Forms: Sponsor certificates for Confirmation are due on Nov. 14, Mark your Calendars: "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.' Nov. 12/13 Class 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 Sacrificial Offering for November 2, 2008 Adults $24, Loose $ Children $56.32 TOTAL $24, Mrs. Wisniewski 1st Grade Class - Wednesday Religious Education Office Sandi Morgan Director of Religious Education Flood Relief $11, Thank you for your generosity! Page 6

7 November 9, 2008 St. Thomas More School Thank You for Making Our 2008 Harvest Gala A Huge Success! Thanks to your generosity, over $ 34,000 was raised and added to the St. Thomas More Relief Fund to aid victims of the recent flooding. It takes many people to make an event successful. We would like to thank all of those individuals and businesses who supported the STMS Home and School Association s 2008 Harvest Gala, enabling us to raise over $34,000 for the St. Thomas More Relief Fund. Special thanks to all those who served on the committee, volunteered at the event, purchased event and raffle tickets, and generously donated items. Also, a big thanks to all of our teachers, students and parents for their contributions to the classroom baskets. Platinum Sponsors Andrean High School Bosak Auto Group Peter & Ann Chovanec Highland Jewelers Hofferth Chiropractic Jalapenos Restaurant Kathleen Lulay Duane & Cathy Lyons McShane s Business Products & Solutions Nephrology Specialists, Northwest IN Pathology Consultants Orthodontics, Inc. Seyfarth & Shaw, LLP John Spasoff Prasit & Antoinette Sri Strack & Van Til Weichmen & Associates Gold Sponsors Beverly Tent & Awning The Bickel Family Peter & Jolie Boudart Briar Ridge Country Club Calumet Harbor Lumber Chicago Marriott Midway The Doherty Family George & Jennifer Fischer Fred Astaire Dance Studio Reena & Sajiv John Kish Funeral Home L & M Jewelers Chuck & Joanne Long The McDevitt Family Munster Donut William & Dorothy O Brien People s Bank Antonietta Scalzo South Shore Arts Susan s School of Dance STMS Home & School Team Hyundai Tranquil Day Spa Silver Sponsors American Machine Works Amerihost Inn Argamasilla-Walsh Family The Bilse Family Burns-Kish Funeral Homes Calumet Windows & Doors Fitness Pointe Dr. Komyatte For Eyes Dunhill Tuxedos Dyer Indoor Soccer Arena FABSCO, Inc. Bruce & Mary Frakes Cesar & Lourdes Gomez Imagine Salon & Day Spa Joseph & Eloise Janostak Karin Kiszenia Lansing Cleaners Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants Longwood Country Club Arthur & Ursala Mardyla Marian Catholic High School Mount Carmel High School Northwest Indiana CYO Omni 41 James & Maryann Pancheri The Rod Pasyk Family Vicki Quade, Playwright Rosebud Restaurants Sarkey s Florist John & Kathryn Schwer,Jr. Mike & Carol Simko Felix Smigiel Stardust Bowl III Jane Surd Tony & Tina s Wedding University of Notre Dame Ruth Yothment Friends of Our School 85 Degrees Tanning Salon American Girl Place Aurelio s Pizza Greg & Amy Bales Norman & Ruth Banas Beef O Brady s Steve & Lorraine Bendis Bennett-Curtis House Mary & James Bianchi Bishop Noll Institute Bottoms Up Sports Bar Brumm s Bloomin Barn Build-A-Bear Workshop Calumet Harley-Davidson Mary Kay Campbell Alexander Carnavacciolo Chicago Bulls Chicago Cubs Chicago Restaurant Corp. Chicago Rush` Chicago White Sox Chicago Wolves Children s Museum of Indianapolis Cold Stone Creamery Commander Restaurant Dairy Queen Edwardo s Erlynne Cortez Crescent Jewelers Ann Dawson Deep River Water Park Pamela & Milan Dotlich Marve Drewno Fanny May Confections First Midwest Bank Gino s Restaurant Giovanni s Glenwood Oaks Dr. William & Grace Hehemann Tara & John Hurubean Indianapolis Colts Indiana Pacers Indianapolis Zoo Inn at Aberdeen, Ltd. Amy & Keith Jacobs John G. Shedd Aquarium Josef & Mari s Salon/Spa Deepika & Sujay Kakkera Daniel/Sylvanna Kohnen Albert & Dorothy LaMere Lansing Bakers Square Congratulations Bountiful Cash Raffle Winners! First Prize of $5,000 Julie Bulow Second Prize of $1,000 Edy Downs Third Prize of $500 Crystal Kurek Edwin Lebryk Andrew & Rosa Lerma Pat & Nikki Long Lois Matz Philip/Thomas McIntosh Michael s Restaurant Kristina & Eric Miller Teresa Moisoff Sandra Morgan Munster High School Museum of Science & Industry Northwest IN Carthage Northwest IN Symphony John & Jan O Rourke Patti s All American Russell & Ann Pellar William & Linda Pfister Phaze I Popolano s Gloria Portney Pride Cleaners Eileen Puskedra Railcats Southshore Rainbow Connection Jerome & Pat Reppa Rico s Pizza Tricia Riordan Rubino, Ruman, Crosmer, Cerven & Smith Sci-Tech Museum Carol Slager, Arbonne Dorothy Smitley STMS Musical Directors: Lorandos, Daniel & Estes Joseph & Joyce Stodola The Color Room The Perfect Angle Theatre at the Center Joan Torres Cristina Tumacder WalMart Schererville Walt s Food Center Virginia Weber White Rhino Bar & Grill Wine Styles James & Sarah Wojcik The Zemkewicz Family Mary Lou Zurawski Page 7

8 Important Numbers FEMA FEMA TTY for those with speech or hearing impairments. The Munster Office is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week Calumet Ave. 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! The Munster FEMA office will be open until November 14, 2008 FLOOD SURVIVORS The FEMA Deadline is NOVEMBER 24! Don t miss it. We have been told that it is important for flood survivors to go to FEMA more than once. FEMA MAY FIND MORE GRANT RESOURCES FOR YOU based upon the information you now have. Try to stop by the Munster office ASAP, they are closing soon. 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 form on the next page 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 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! 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. SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB LUNCHEON On Monday, November 10 th at 11 a.m. our seniors will be meeting for lunch at The Old Country Buffet, Indianapolis Blvd. in Highland. Would other seniors care to join our group? At these luncheons we enjoy having lunch with old friends while making new friends with our guests. Guests are always welcome and no reservations are needed. What a great way for us to know each other better!! We hope to see you November 10 th!! ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY Wednesday, November 12th - Solar Room Our Guest Speaker will be Mrs. Pat Kish from Wounded Healers. The evening will begin with the Rosary being said promptly at 6:45 pm, then followed by a short meeting. All Ladies of the Parish are invited to join us. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. For information, please call Kaaren at or Cindy at Considering a Flu Shot? Flu shots will be available after Masses in the Cafeteria the weekend of November 8th and 9th. The pharmacists at Jewel-Osco care about your health and wellness, so we are bringing the flu shots to you! Flu and Pneumonia shots will be available after 5:30 pm Mass on November 8th and after all Masses on November 9th The costs are: $24.99 for flu vaccine and $40.00 for pneumonia vaccine **If you are over 65 with Medicare B coverage, both of these shots are at NO CHARGE to you!** (Patients must sign and fill out consent forms at this time. You must be 14 years or older to be eligible to receive a flu shot. Those under 18 years old must have a parent sign the consent form.) Cookie Sale The STM Girl Scouts will be selling cookies after all Masses on November 15th and 16th. Page 10