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God calls us to faithfulness. Let us do our best to respond to His call that we might find ourselves entering His
Kingdom along with the rest of His flock.
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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, KCHS; Ext. 2312 [email protected] Associate Pastor .................. Reverend Declan McNicholas; Ext. 2314 [email protected] Senior Deacon ........................................... Dr. Napoleon Tabion, OFS Senior Deacon .................................................. Daniel Zurawski, KHS Deacons ................................................................. David Kapala, KHS ............................................................................ Joseph Stodola, KHS Director of Finance ...................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 Pastoral Care Coordinator ...... Deacon David Kapala, KHS; Ext. 2315 Director of Music ...................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 2338 Director of Religious Education ................... Emily Hackett; Ext. 2232
St. Thomas More Religious Education Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Friday — 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday — 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Phone ........................................................... 836-8610 Director ................................................................ Emily Hackett; Ext. 2232 Administrative Assistant ............................... Rosemary Strimbu; Ext. 2236
Grades K through 8 • Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education ............................................................. Allen Blocher Parish Life......................................................................... Elaine Herrmann Peace & Social Justice ................................................................ Mari Casas Spirituality & Worship ....................................................... Kaaren Mashura Stewardship ..........................................................................Paul Liszewski
Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ........................................ Cindy Keilman 923-9862 Boy Scouts ................................................. Sergio Sanchez (773) 412-3109 Career Networking Group…………………… Jim Kaczka (219) 201-0335 ...................................................... or Donna Weidenfeller (219) 688-7597 Circle of Prayer…………………………………..Carolyn Cenko 741-2509 [email protected] Cub Scouts ……………Duane Schwemlein [email protected] Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Gabriel Project………………………………... Marilyn Glennon 801-6586 Garden Club ............................................................ Paul Mazerik 644-8409 Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544 Girl Scouts ............................................................ Renee Whelan 796-6809 Holy Name Society ........................................ Bill Burke: [email protected] Knights of Columbus ................................... Ralph Konkoly (219)588-4559 Oblates………………………………………...Denise Gard (219)201-4103 Respect Life ................................................. Leslie Dernulc (219)741-3739 Senior Citizens ................................................. Marion Case (219)743-3543 Ushers Club .................................................... ….Jim Marmalejo 718-8704 Venture Crew……………………………………....Fr. Ben Ross 322-4505
St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
Sacramental Information Confessions Saturdays ............................................................. 3:30 to 4:30 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.
Stop in during the day, or take advantage of our convenient Saturday office hours.
St. Thomas More Parish Website: www.stm-church.com
Parish Office Staff Hours: Mon-Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm (until further notice) Email address ................................. [email protected] Email address for bulletin ...................... [email protected] Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax .................... 836-9185 Bulletin Editor ................................................... Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Daytime Receptionist ............................................................ Ext. 2300 Evening Receptionist ............................................................ .Ext. 2300 Building Maintenance…………..Mike Popovich 836-8610, Ext. 2313 Custodial Supervisor…………….Karla Baldwin 836-8610, Ext. 2331
Pastoral Ministries Environment & Art ...................................... Helen Jaworski 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers ........................ Deacon Dan Zurawski 742-6005 Hospitality/Greeters .................................... Chris Shearman 923-1419 Lectors ...................................................... William McDunn 922-9459 Nursery .................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 St. Vincent de Paul ................................... Terry Oprinovich 836-8610 Vocations Committee ............................................................ 836-8610
2019-2020 Pastoral Council Members Thomas Alexander ........................ Bernadine Barrett, Co-Chairperson Carolyn Cenko............................................................... Leslie Dernulc Diane DeSoto ............................................... Tim Jevyak, Chairperson Jim Kaspar ................................................................... Christi Kordeck Katie Kordeck ..................................................................... Eric Miller Joe Peters ........................................................................ Daniel Straka
St. Thomas More School
Pre-School through 8th Grade Office Hours: Monday– Friday • 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Website .............................................................www.stm-school.com School Phone .......... 836-9151 School Fax ......................... 836-0982 President ....................................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 Principal ........................................... Dr. Samantha Francis; Ext. 2258 School Administrative Assistant………..Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 2200 School Reception & Office Associate……Nereida Harretos; Ext. 2201 School Parent Association…………Heather Delgado; (312) 933-9208 School Admissions…………………………….. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Director of Development………………….…Karen Leluga; Ext. 2307 Business Manager………………………Mike Gutchewsky; Ext. 2339
Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321
Phone ..................................................................................... 836-2660
Please remember St. Thomas More in your Will and Estate Planning
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Fourth Sunday of Easter May 3, 2020
Sunday and daily Masses will be live-streamed on Facebook (or connect through the parish website) and
all Mass Intentions will be fulfilled.
You may take a Missalette home with you to follow along with the Mass or merely to use for prayer.
Missalettes and weekly bulletins will be available in the Chapel foyer. You can also find the bulletin online at stm-church.com.
The Chapel will remain open for individual prayer.
SUNDAY, May 3 — Fourth Sunday of Easter 10:00 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased Richard Lasky by Nancy Klawitter Charlotte Ziemkiewicz (Ann.) by Mr. & Mrs. William K. McDunn Jack Holmes (Ann.) by Kinser Family
MONDAY, May 4 8:30 am Angelo & Margaret Bertagnolli by Jim & Arleane Kender Barbara Preslin (Ann.) by Gus & Kathy Georgelas
TUESDAY, May 5 8:30 am Andrew Hollinga, Jr. by Irene Holinga Aldo Sulli by Annette Kukoy For All the Souls in Purgatory
WEDNESDAY, May 6 8:30 am Robert Mercier by Dominique & Angelique Mercier Deceased members of Slobodzian Family by Marilyn Pajor
THURSDAY, May 7 9:00 am Ann Klochan by Mike & Jill Popovich Leroy Lunniss by Judy Trask & Sons
FRIDAY, May 8 8:30 am Beverly Pavlovic by Family Intention of Jeffrey Perz and Family by Lucy Perz
SATURDAY, May 9 8:30 am Jean Hreha by Children Richard & Rita Wojcinski by Niece, Susan Rousseau
SUNDAY, May 10 — Fifth Sunday of Easter 10:00 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased Alys Helfen by Bill & Sue Burke and Jeannine Slivka & Family Living and Deceased Mothers of St. Thomas More Parish Dolores Gill by Bruna Qualizza
Sacrificial Offerings Please continue to contribute to our weekly offering.
Mail Contributions: St. Thomas More • 8501 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321
Donate Online: Contribute securely online via PayPal, debit or credit card on
our parish website by selecting the “Donate Now” button in the “Virtual Offering Plate” section.
Automated Contributions: Instructions can be found on the parish website, or find
info/instructions on Page 6.
Thank you for sharing your treasure with our parish!
REFLECTION Stewardship
“And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ…” A 2:38
The word “repent” means to turn from sin, to change our actions. Change that is permanent comes from within. It
requires prayer, discipline and perseverance. Change is also hard. We have to recognize that we are broken and need help. The good news - we are not alone in our journey. Ask Jesus
daily for guidance and patiently listen for his response.
April 26, 2020 Adult $ 6,031.00 Loose $ 1,065.30 Automated $ 3,842.50 Children $ 0.00
TOTAL $ 10,938.80
Praying For Our Parishioners
May We Pray For You? Our parish synod group, Faith Reignited,
and the Circle of Prayer ministry are teamed up to offer prayers for our parishioners.
Our ministry members will, for the time-being, be praying at home and would love to
pray for your needs, too! Send your prayer requests in to [email protected].
New Parish Office/Chapel Hours To best meet the needs of our parishioners, the Parish Office
will continue to be open for parish business, as well as the Chapel for individual prayer.
Please note these new hours, effective immediately:
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Pastoral Care Ministry The Pastoral Care Ministry has suspended its program until further
notice, due to the current health crisis. Please watch the bulletin for notifications when we reinstate this
ministry. Please know everyone is in our prayers.
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Fourth Sunday of Easter With whom do we converse and listen to the most? Believe it
or not, the answer is ourselves. We are constantly having conversations with ourselves, and sometimes we even get
caught! Our inner conversations reveal the truth about ourselves. We really cannot hide from ourselves, although we often pretend we can. By conversing with ourselves, we find solutions to our challenges, problem solve, work through our
relationships, formulate opinions, run through dress rehearsals of possible conversations, and wrestle with and determine our system of priorities and values. What other voices affect the
conversations we have with ourselves? Often, voices from our past continue to haunt us. These voices cause us to mistrust our judgment, harbor anger, and cling to
our fears of rejection, failure, being wrong, and the like. It is in these inner conversations that we face what holds us captive
— our limitations, weaknesses, sinfulness, and stubborn ego preoccupations. We often go
about our lives putting out one fire or another, keeping ourselves preoccupied and busy, and trying to stay on top of
things. Intentionally or unintentionally, we find ourselves wandering off. We turn around and can no longer see our
home. We look down at our feet and realize we have lost our anchor. Feeling scared, out of place, desolate, unsettled, and
lonely, we realize that we are lost. We listened to the wrong voices! In the midst of everything competing for our attention, the voice of the One who could
truly call us home got muffled. We didn’t hear it. As our inner dialogues continue to play out, the one voice we need to
consult — even before our own — is God’s. He is the Good Shepherd who can keep us safely where we need to be. As we
graze through the stuff of our lives, we must constantly remember to look up, be attentive, and stay focused. Our
habits of prayer are the only thing that can properly root us and keep us grounded. Contemplating God’s presence and
developing an inner awareness of love incarnate, we will then find ourselves praying unceasingly as the days and nights and the ebbs and flows of our of lives unfold. Suddenly, the inner conversations we are constantly having are no longer just with
ourselves or with voices that can lead us astray but with the Trinity, who desperately wants us to stay home. ©LPi
Readings for Week of May 3 Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/1 Pt 2:20b-25/Jn 10:1-10 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/ Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 [cf.3a]/ Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/ Ps 87:1b-3, 4- 5, 6-7 [Ps 117:1a]/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24—13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8 [4]/Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/ Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/1 Pt 2:4-9/ Jn 14:1-12
All activities at St. Thomas More Church & School are cancelled and St. Thomas More School
is closed until further notice.
Sunday & Daily Masses will be live-streamed, as per the schedule below.
Mass Schedule:
Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Friday-Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Watch Masses through Facebook or via our parish website: www.stm-church.com or on YouTube.
We deeply care about the health and well-being of our parishioners and all who attend functions at our parish and school.
Our first priority is to keep everyone safe. We are adhering strictly to the advice of health professionals on
both the national and local levels, and our Diocese, for directives in this ever-changing situation.
We appreciate your understanding and compliance.
Jim Nolan Steven Nowaczyk
Clare O’Brien Donna O’Connor
Danny Ogren James Pancheri Marty Pavlovic Judith Peterson Johanna Petruch
Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones Sylvester Porras Dennis Powell Ronald Prus Rae Puntillo
Timothy Ribble Jackie Roach Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz
Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz
Zachery Scriff James Secviar
Jim Seul Renee Shehan Nick Skinner Laurie Slazyk
Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Florence Stevens
Carol Storey Rose Theis
Russ Thomas Gerardo Trevino David Trotman Kathie Trudgian Anthony Ubuane
Tony Vanden Heuvel Raymond Vanderbok
James Wachel Kathy Wachel
Marilyn (Vrabel) Warda Mark Wein
Ruth Williams Annette Wisniewski
Dick Wright Josephine Zagrocki
Cecilia Ziegler Cody Ziemkowski
Arthur Halpin Rosemarie Havran
Amy Hayes Dick Hemingway
Marie Henke Bertha Birdy Hernandez
Irma Hernandez Marisol Hernandez
Robert Hesek Becky Hill
Charlotte Hunt Shirley Huskey Betty Ingbretson Joseph S. Iwan
Steve Izzo Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack Robert Kalka
Kelly Jean Mark Kenney Irene Kerps
James Klein, Sr. Janet Knight
Susan Kolodziej Richard Komyatte
Gregory P. Koscielski Paul Kostalik
Edward Kritzer Crystal Kurek
Annika LeMonier Chris LeMonier
Debbie LeMonier Nicklas LeMonier
Mike Lewis Kris Lisikiewicz Jo Lisiniewicz
Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz
Maria Lovell Marilyn Madsen
Brady Martin Larkin McKenzie Jenny Mendoza
Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Erin Meyer
Ann Miskovich Andrew Moll
Genevieve Mrvan Donna Nichols
c ray for the sick of our parish... Joshua Alvarez
Margaret Amatulli Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio
Antonio Belmonte Mary Berry
Michael Berry Michael Billedo
Michael Blazevich Laverne Blumka
Diane Bochnowski Cheryl Bostrom
Linda Braun Stephany Burney Kathleen Burns
Paul Burns Dorothy Campbell James Campbell
Al Carollo Peter Castro
Janet Cattanach Jacqueline Morrow
Christian Willie Colby
Charlotte Conn Vincent Corsello
Mike Curtain Valerie Czapkowicz
Doris Dabrowski Sarah Dalton
Eleuterio Del Real Alex Eiland
Sherlon Evans James Fletcher
Heriberto Flores Maria Flores John Forde
Bonnie Gabrione Phyllis Garber
Andrea Garritano Margaret Geary Emily Gibson
Dorothy Gillespie Margaret Good
Monica Gonzalez Howard Gralewski
Margaret Gray Susan Graff
Christine Greenberg James Grunewald
Mary Ellen Gullicks
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The Pastor’s Page
PLEASE REMEMBER THEM Please pray for the priests and deacons who have served the Diocese of Gary so faithfully and whose anniversaries of death are this week:
May 6: Rev. Augustine C. Van Rie (1962) Rev. David E. Hauskins (1971) May 9: Rev. John J. Lach (1960) Msgr. Edward F. Litot (2018)
WHAT DO YOU WISH TO FIND?
“Easter Egg hunts are proof that your children can find things when they really want to.” ~ Unknown
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. We are well into the Easter Season and we reflect upon the joy that was won for us by Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The Church positions itself to celebrate that Easter Joy for several weeks (until the celebration of Pentecost). I think one of the main reasons it does so is to remind us of what we should be celebrating each day of our lives.
Sadly, our human nature often distracts us from our spiritual lives. Our human nature tends to lean more toward the tangible than the intangible. Our human nature wants what it can see, touch, or taste. We need to get our senses involved in order to make things “real” for ourselves.
Our spirituality, itself, is a sense of sorts. We are, after all, souled creatures. Our souls yearn for God and our souls do their best to steer us clear of the hazards of this life in order to keep us on the path to God. Our souls hear the voice of God calling us to deeper relationship with Him. Our souls, however, often get overruled by our physical senses. That is why we need someone to help guide us in life.
Today is often called Good Shepherd Sunday. In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus declare Himself as the gate through which the sheep enter. He told us that He would shepherd His sheep, providing for them and caring for them. He would give them the access they desired with the rest of the flock.
We all desire access to the Kingdom of God. As I stated earlier, our souls dearly long for that. We need the direction of others at times in our lives so that we might remain on the path that leads to the Kingdom. God has given us all shepherds to lead and guide us.
We pray in a special way this day for Pope Francis who has been entrusted to shepherd the universal Roman Catholic Church and for our bishop, Robert, who has been selected to shepherd the flock of the Diocese of Gary. May God pour his abundant graces upon them as they continue to lead us.
It would behoove us to pray, as well, for our very local shepherds, our priests, that God keep them strong in their faith and provide them the insight and wisdom that they need to guide us. We pray for the deacons who assist our priests and we pray for our seminarians as they discern the call to priesthood. God calls us to faithfulness. Let us do our best to respond to His call that we might find ourselves entering His Kingdom along with the rest of His flock.
FAITH ACTION: Pray for all who shepherd God’s flock, that they remain faithful to their call.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE An elderly lady did her shopping and, upon return, found four males in her car. She dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun, proceeding to scream at them at the top of her voice that she knew how to use it and that she would if required, so get out of the car. The four men didn’t wait around for a second invitation but got out and ran like mad, whereupon the lady proceeded to load her shopping bags into the back of the car and get into the driver’s seat. The was a small problem. Her key wouldn’t fit the ignition. Her car was identical and parked four or five spaces farther down. She loaded her bags into her car and drove to the police station. The sergeant to whom she told the story nearly tore himself in two with laughter and pointed to the other end of the counter, where four very anxious men were reporting a carjacking by a mad elderly woman. No charges were filed.
PLEASE HELP TO SUPPORT YOUR PARISH For those who can continue to provide for our parish needs, there are three ways to contribute: Contribute securely online via PayPal, debit or credit
card by selecting the Donate Now button on our parish website (www.stm-church.com).
Begin an automated online payment by completing an Automated Donation for found at the Parish Office.
Mail (or drop off) your weekly envelope contributions to: St. Thomas More, 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
Thank you for being a part of the St. Thomas More Parish Community and for your continued support. We look forward to a day when we can gather together again to share in the Eucharist.
DAILY BROADCAST OF MASS The Mass will be live-streamed on Facebook Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. (Thursday 9:00 a.m.) as well as Sunday at 10:00 a.m. The Masses will then be posted to YouTube, Instagram, and other social media sites. The Mass and other services are also available directly on our parish website: www.stm-church.com
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Religious Education
Religious Education Classes have been suspended.
Confirmation & First Holy Communion Confirmation will be rescheduled for a later date.
First Holy Communion will likely be postponed, as well. You will be notified when these Sacraments are rescheduled.
Stewardship Thoughts
"True love values the other person's achievements. It does not see him or her as a threat. It frees us from the sour taste of envy." Pope Francis
"You will recognize that you have love if, after having experienced annoyance and contradiction, you do not lose your peace, but pray for those who make you suffer." Jesus to St. Faustina
"God will never reject your efforts to grow closer to Him. Whenever you make an attempt to draw near, He will respond. Don't let the challenges of life distract you." Gary Zimak
"The saints all had one thing in common - prayer had a central place in their lives. They had amazing friendships with God because they were men and women of prayer." Matthew Kelly
"Forgiveness refuses to let the past rob you of your future." From the book Better Together "Our minds don't lead people; our hearts and values do." Dina Dwyer-Owens "Always allow yourself to be surprised by God." St. Pope John Paul II If you are not a part of a Ministry at St. Thomas More Church,
please consider joining and sharing with others.
Automated Contributions You Can Mail, Make Online or Automated Payments
During this current health crisis, we know that we all miss participating in Masses. Please know that we are praying for you
and your family to remain safe and healthy and we’re doing everything in our power to foster a healthy parish community.
While we continue to keep you apprised of changing situations, our staff continues to work. From teaching our school students via
our e-Learning program to continuing office work, paying bills and keeping up with correspondence, and, yes, preparing homilies and keeping our spiritual life on track, we have much of our staff still working “behind the scenes”. In addition, our phenomenal custodial staff has been busy disinfecting the church and school.
Because we are still maintaining and paying staff, keeping up with building security, and maintaining & heating our facilities, our
expenses remain constant.
If you have the means to make your continued offering contributions to St. Thomas More, you may do so by
mailing or dropping off your contribution at the Parish Office, donating online via our parish website or utilize our
Automated Contribution program (below).
Mail or Drop-Off Your Contribution: Drop-off at the Parish Office (remains open with limited hours) or
mail your contribution: 8501 Calumet Munster, IN 46321.
Make a Payment Online: Donate online through the St. Thomas More Church website by
using PayPal/debit/credit card: http://www.stm-church.com/ Please find the “Donate” button in the “Virtual Offering” section.
Set-Up Automated Payment: Complete only if interested in this service or if you already use
auto pay and need to change your banking information.
To have your Sunday contributions withdrawn directly from your financial institution, please complete the form below.
Withdrawals will be made on either the 5th or the 20th of each month (please check the appropriate box below).
At this time, only your Sunday contribution will be withdrawn automatically. You will continue to receive your offering
envelopes in the mail to contribute to special collections such as CSA, Monthly Green Envelopes & Holy Days, which
will not be withdrawn automatically.
AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT I hereby authorize St. Thomas More Church to initiate debit entries
to my/our checking account indicated on my attached voided check. I/we authorize such banking institution to honor such debit entries on my/our account. I/we understand this authorization is to remain in full force and effect until St. Thomas More has received
written notification from me/us. I agree to give 14 days written notice of any changes to, or discontinuation of, this program.
I/We hereby authorize St. Thomas More to debit my/our account in the amount of $___________/month from
my/our checking account (attach a voided check) on the (select one): ____ 5th of each month or ____ 20th of each month.
Name___________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
Cell # (_____)_______________ Other # (_____) ______________
Email___________________________________________________
Signed__________________________________________________
Signed__________________________________________________
Return this form, along with a voided check to: St. Thomas More Church
Attn: Mike Gutchewsky • 8501 Calumet Ave • Munster, IN 46321 For more information, please contact Noreen Bickel at (219) 836-8610, #2330 or [email protected]
Groceries, PPE & Products STM is Accepting Donations & The Need is Great If you are able to donate any of the following items, please
deposit in the marked receptacles in the Parish Office vestibule. Items will be distributed through SVDP
ministry volunteers and local representatives to those who need it most:
Face Masks • Surgical Gowns Rubber Gloves • Disinfecting Wipes
Groceries • Personal Hygiene Products
(see our SVDP list of needed items on Page 8 of this bulletin).
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St. Thomas More School May 3, 2020
St. Thomas More School Preschool to 8th Grade
Faith • Academics • Service • Leadership
“ A” Rated by the Indiana Department of Education
Register Now! Start your child on a successful path to the future
with a St. Thomas More School education, where faith, academic strength, service to others and leadership opportunities form the foundation
for tomorrow’s leaders of conscience. 3+ Years of Effective e-Learning
• Exceptional academics • Student-focused, values-driven curriculum
emphasizes artistic, physical & spiritual development • Small Class Sizes (18:1) • Spanish: Grades PreS-8
• Culture of kindness & inclusiveness where all children feel loved, valued and supported
• Robust extra-curricular program: 25+ Clubs, Sports & Organizations
To Apply: https://www.stm-school.com/
To learn more: Please contact Pam Pasyk
(219) 836-9151, #2309 (leave message) or email
Our Students: Serving Others a Priority! During this unprecedented time in history, the commitment to service and the kindness and charity instilled in our St. Thomas More School students from parents, teachers and staff has never been more evident than in recent weeks,
as STMS students have gone above and beyond to support others. From cards
and drawings for hospital
personnel on the frontline, to a drive-by parade for a
favorite teacher, to cards and pictures for grocery store workers, our students have
illustrated generosity from their heart and soul to help others in our community.
Our students are such a blessing and we could not be more proud of each
and every one of them, especially now!
Thanks for Helping STMS! Giving Tuesday Now: May 5 #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. To make a donation to STMS on Tuesday, May 5 go to https:// www.stm-school.com/support-stms
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Diocesan Tuition Assistance Financial Help for the 2020/2021 School Year The application window for the 2020-2021 Diocese of Gary
tuition assistance is open. FACTS Management will continue to provide and process the online tuition assistance applications that can be found at the
Diocesan website: www.dcgary.org. Find the application by clicking on the “Schools” tab and then
clicking on the blue rectangle labeled “Tuition Assistance Application”.
Tuition assistance is only open to Catholic families who are active registered members of parishes within the
Diocese of Gary. You may complete an application if you have:
Children entering grades kindergarten to Grade 12 . Preschool/Pre-K students are not eligible for this assistance.
There is a $35 fee/family to apply and only completed applications will be considered.
If you need help with the application, FACTS will have an email address, phone number and chat line on the
application website for customer service. The Diocesan Office will not be able to help you.
Get your tuition assistance application in as soon as possible, before funding runs out!
St. Vincent De Paul Society Please keep all in our community in your prayers. We have many
additional families in need of food and assistance during this health crisis. The need is great & your help is truly appreciated.
Please be as generous as possible.
Please check the expiration dates before donating items (we cannot distribute expired items to those in need).
To learn more about SVDP please call Terry at (219) 836-8610.
Peanut Butter • Jelly Cake Mixes • Cake Frosting
Pancake Mix Syrup
Pasta/Noodles • Pasta Sauce Rice
Boxed Potatoes Meal Helpers
Jell-O
Canned Meat/Fish Pork and Beans Mac & Cheese
Cereal Canned Fruit
Toothbrushes • Tooth Paste Dish Soap • Laundry Detergent
Shampoo Toilet Paper
Items Needed for Our Pantry:
Would You Like to Volunteer? St. Thomas More is in the process of setting up a volunteer
response group from our parish and are finalizing a plan, which includes outreach to our parishioners.
If you would like to be included as a volunteer, please email: [email protected]
You will be contacted as soon as we have information to share.
Planting Possibilities Thank you for your continual support of
Planting Possibilities, Inc., a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to provide employment, job skills training,
and volunteer opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lake County, IN.
For more information or to support our organization, please visit: www.plantingpossibilities.org.
Bulletin Articles The bulletin is available online via our parish website. Limited copies can be found in the Chapel lobby. Please submit all info at least two weeks in advance to: [email protected].
Travel to the Holy Land & Oberammergau Passion Play Join Fr. Ted Mauch on a pilgrimage to
Jerusalem, Gethsemane, Bethlehem, Jericho, Galilee, Cana, Munich and the Oberammergau Passion Play on
September 16-27, 2020. For info: (855) 842-8001 or www.proximotravel.com.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew and redeem hearts
broken by abortion. Retreat exercises are based on Scripture and include Reconciliation & Eucharistic Adoration. (219) 552-2944
or contact Rosanne Kouris at the Diocese: (219) 769-9292, ext. 259 or [email protected].
Next Retreat in Michigan City, IN: October 23-25, 2020
