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SAINT THOMAS MORE Roman Catholic Church

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 24, 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.

DIOCESAN EUCHARISTIC DAY Pope John Paul II, promulgated his apostolic letter Mane Nobiscum Domine—Stay With Us Lord to mark the beginning of the Year of the Eucharist, which is from October 2004 to October 2005. Bishop Melczek and the members of the Priest Council have designated September 24th as the Diocesan Eucharistic Day in celebration of the Year of the Eucharist. The event will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Angels and will begin at 9:00 am with a Eucharistic Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Melczek.

Keynote Speakers

Morning Session—Fr. Ron Lewinski, former Director of the Office of Worship, Archdiocese of Chicago and Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Mundelein Topic: “Eucharist as Sacrament and Mystery of Light” Afternoon Session—Mary Frances Reza, Liturgical Consultant, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, NM Topic: “Eucharist ‘communion’ and Mission” Fr. Gilberto Gonzalez, O.F.M.—Professor of Spirituality, Catholic Theological Union at Chicago ~ Father will give both talks in Spanish for the non-English speaking attendees. Time will be provided for Eucharistic Adoration. Lunch will be available for $5.00. ALL PARISHIONERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

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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.

Welcome to St. Thomas More Parish . . .

Pastoral Staff Pastor ........................................................Reverend Michael J. Yadron

myadron@stm-church.com Associate Pastor .................................... Reverend Michael J. Hoffman Deacons ...........................................................Rev. Mr. Leo J. Gajardo ................................................................................. 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 www.stm-church.com E-mail address is: parish.office@stm-church.com Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax ........... 836-9185 Bulletin Editor ............................................. Mrs. Candy Ally; Ext. 311 E-mail 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 836-5002 Environment & Art ...........................................Jo Ann Long 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers ...................................Mr. Jerry Reach 322-5754 Hospitality Ministry .........................................Jim D’Orazio 838-9343 Lectors .................................................Paulette Paquette 708-895-7646 Music Ministry ......................Ms. Angie Lorandos 836-8610, Ext. 338 Nursery ................................................... Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 Organist ........................................................................Mr. John Clodig St. Vincent dePaul ........................... Mrs. Sharon Marmalejo 836-8610 SVDP Youth Conference ............................ Lisa Krismanick 836-8610 Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-7262

Pastoral Council Joanne Blaesing ............................................................... David Kapala Allen Blocher ...............................................................Nancy Klawitter Wendy Depa ............................................................Kaaren A. Mashura Jim D’Orazio ................................................................ Marilyn J. Pajor Patrick Feeney ................................................................... Lynn Tabion Jorge Fernandez ....................................................................Jane Teller

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 ~ www.stm-school.com School Phone .......... 836-9151 School Fax .......................... 836-0982 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. ......................... Suzanne Lusk 972-9639 Parish & School Offices Associate ...........Ms. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339

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 ............................................................................. 836-8610 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 836-5387 Elizabeth Ministry ..................................................Kathy Espiritu 924-9212 Holy Name Society .............................................Kevin Cloghessy 934-0601 Senior Citizens ................................................Eleanore Schveiger 836-2025 Respect Life ..............................................................Alice Wohler 836-5337 Knights of Columbus ...................................................... Hal Lusk 972-9639 Blue Army ....................................................Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Finance .................................................................. Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Planned Giving .......................................................................Ken Krupinski Building Maintenance ..................................................... Bob Ray 924-6472 Boy Scouts .................................................................. Paul Taylor 922-1473 Cub Scouts ..................................................................Curt Anglin 844-2178 Girl Scouts .............................................................. Jane Surd 708-418-0910 Catering/Hall Rental ..........................................Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539 Mom’s Group ...............................................................Dawn Hein 923-6352 Ushers Club ...........................................................Jim Marmalejo 836-8607 Youth Group ............................................................ Pam Ratajack 923-2031

Cornerstone Center 8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321 Phone 836-2660 Fax 836-2655

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 Orienta-tion 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.

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Monday, July 25 8:30 am R. & P. Heuer Tuesday, July 26 8:30 am R. & P. Heuer Devotions 6:30 pm S. Taylor, A. Wible, S. Whelan Wednesday, July 27 8:30 am M. Saucedo, E. Lusk Thursday, July 28 8:30 am M. Saucedo, E. Lusk Friday, July 29 8:30 am M. Saucedo, E. Lusk Saturday, July 30 8:30 am H. Pagorek, B. Lopez 5:30 pm B. Warner, D. Owens, G.W. Childs, K. Flores, A. Gianopolus Sunday, July 31 6:30 am E., A. & P. O’Shea 8:00 am B. & D. Wysocki, M. Yaeger, T. Yee, J. Beckman 10:00 am A. Sikora, E. Secviar, J. & S. Smith, J. Nolan 12:00 noon M. & T. Muta, M. Saucedo

SUNDAY, July 24 ~ Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Anton Stefanich (Ann.) by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Heggi 10:00 am Janian Bednarczyk (Ann.) by Yekel-Barnhill Families 12:00 pm Eugene Marlowe by Mr. & Mrs. Marion Fulte MONDAY, July 25 ~ St. James, Apostle 6:30 am Harold Radvonausky by Mr. & Mrs. James A. Rozzos, Sr. 8:30 am Anna Mackin by Daughter, Rosemary Hiple TUESDAY, July 26 ~ SS Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 am Anne Carnavacciolo by Family 8:30 am Iris Grauvogl by Brandon Tepper 10:00 am John E. Titak III by STM Holy Name Society (Mass at Med-Inn Cafeteria, Group 3) WEDNESDAY, July 27 6:30 am Christopher Philip Clare by Mr. & Mrs. James Pancheri 8:30 am Mary Wuellner (Ann.) by Conner Family THURSDAY, July 28 6:30 am Celso Alikpala (Ann.) by Tabion Family 8:30 am Margaret Greenya by Eileen Edinger FRIDAY, July 29 ~ St. Martha 6:30 am Salvatore Agnello by Mr. & Mrs. Pietro Merlo 8:30 am Tom Jakubczak by Family SATURDAY, July 30 ~ St. Peter Chrysologus 8:30 am Stephen Cichy (Ann.) by Family 5:30 pm Anna Koch (Ann.) by Marguerite Grothouse SUNDAY, July 31 ~ Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Charles Pankey (Ann.) by Wife Donna & Sons & Family 10:00 am William Dorcey McDunn by Mr. & Mrs. William K. McDunn 12:00 pm Albin & Anna Werbicki by Dorothy Jones

III Luann Morgan & Kurt E. Pramuk II Christina Wysocki & Brodrick Burke II Michael Baniak & Anna Andrekanic

CELEBRANTS Saturday, July 30 5:30 pm Father Michael Hoffman Sunday, July 31 6:30 am Father Michael Hoffman 8:00 am Father Michael Hoffman 10:00 am Father Mike Yadron 12:00 noon Father Mike Yadron

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 24, 2005

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“Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Do you understand all these things?” They answered, “Yes.”

Mt 13:49-51

SUNDAY, July 24 1:00 pm SVDP Youth Conference ~ Conference Room 2:30 pm St. Anthony Alzheimer’s Support Group ~ Solar Room MONDAY, July 25 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:30 pm K of C ~ Solar Room TUESDAY, July 26 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Drop Off for Rummage Sale 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel WEDNESDAY, July 27 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Drop Off for Rummage Sale THURSDAY, July 28 NO DROP-OFF, BLUE ARMY SET UP ONLY FRIDAY, July 29 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ~ Rummage Sale ~ Gym SATURDAY, July 30 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ~ Rummage Sale ~ Gym SUNDAY, July 31 Coffee & Rolls after 8:00 & 10:00 am Masses hosted by K of C

P lease pray for the sick of our parish....

Virginia Hale Amy Hayes Marie Henke Evelyn Hennes Theresa Hester Ray Humpfer Elizabeth Jacob Marian Johnson Jo Jusko Joseph Justynski Debbie Kaczka Madeline Kent Peter Klobuchar Janet Knight Helen Krull Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Lois Kus Irene Kwiecien Janice Leuser 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 Marcella Paluch Marciala Perez Gertrude Peters Johanna Petruch Elizabeth Pilones Bernice Rybicki Ann Sardella Mary Sarnowski Jean Schultz Mary Ann Sejda Grace Sheridan Ed Sidor Irene Simon Wallace Skierge Joseph M. Smelko Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Madeleine Vranken Adele Wall Sally Walters Tammy Wollersheim Lucille Wonnell James Zabrecky

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 Richard Carlson Carol Carollo Mary “Pat” Casey Jacqueline Morrow Christian Frank Coman Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain Marian Dale Joanne Ellison John Fetzko Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Andrea Garritano William Garzinski Joseph Gasiorek James Gaskey Dorothy Gillespie Marguerite Grothouse James Grunewald

Readings for the Week of July 24, 2005 Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/ Rom 8:28-30/ Mt 13:44-52 Monday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/ Mt 20:20-28 Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28/ Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35/ Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38/ Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37/ Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17/ Mt 14:1-12 Next Sunday: Is 55:1-3/ Rom 8:35, 37-39/ Mt 14:13-21

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The rectory attic was a museum of sorts, filled with boxes long abandoned by some of the previous residents. Suffering from snow-induced cabin fever, the pastor decided it was time to clean it out. An afternoon chore turned into a treasure hunt adventure as we discovered old books, art and other smaller artifacts of days gone by. Many items brought a laugh and a story as its history or its owner was recalled. God hides treasures in life just to keep our attention and interest. Amazing sunsets, funny quirks in nature and in people, a child’s newest discovery or an older person’s tale of yesteryear reveal the creative power of God at work. It calls us to see life from God’s perspective, to marvel at his genius and to offer thanks for such beauty and wisdom and grace. The reign of God manifests itself in detail great and small, so that we are drawn to him and his loving, creating, renewing power. We can create our own treasures because God shares his power and his will with us. God gives us the ability to participate in his creative love. We create new life, produce great words of art, compose beautiful music, and bring order to life around us. Most importantly, we share the treasure of faith in Jesus and the hope of eternal life. It is a story and a gift that is priceless!

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The Pastor’s Page July 24, 2005 “LOOK FOR LOVE IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES…”

I have been spending a lot of time lately thinking about all the different ways that people get excited about seeing an example of the Divine in their day to day lives. Earlier this year we read in the newspapers about something that looked like an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a viaduct in Chicago. It was apparently caused by dripping water and last winter’s ice melt. We have read about someone who sold a tortilla over the internet that had the face of Mary on it. Potatoes and potato chips in the guise of Jesus, driftwood shaped like a saint, and other items have caught our attention over the years. Not only have they caught our attention; but, for some people, more than attention has been caught. These things have been treated with an almost fanatical air by some. I read in The Times last week (in the anonymous input section) that someone was berating the mayor for shutting off the light and, thus, keeping Jesus from being viewed. Good Lord! Do you really think that God could be controlled by the flip of a switch? Turn on the lights: there’s Jesus. Turn ‘em off: there He goes. Come on . . . get real. God does not need a streetlight to manifest Himself. Sadly, many of the people who search for God in all the grandiose ways fail to miss an important point: we already have Him! Instead of combing the world over looking for something that might pertain to God, save yourself the trouble and come to church. After all, the very Body of Jesus is in the tabernacle. We call that the Real Presence. Since we believe that the bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ at the consecration of the Mass, we know that Jesus is here. No need looking for that elusive piece of driftwood, or that tortilla, or that shadow in the trees. Not only is Jesus in the church in the tabernacle, but He is also in His Church: the people who believe in Him. All one has to do is visit the sick in the hospital or visit the shut-in in the nursing home or at their houses to encounter the Lord. How many times our ministers who go on visits claim that they got so much out of their visits because they encountered the divine in the people they met. God is very present in the sorrowing as well. Make a point to visit people in funeral homes or go to the funeral Mass (and even sing in the funeral choir) and you will experience the God who wishes to bring peace and consolation to His people. No need to look in bizarre places — Christ is present here!

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: July 25: Msgr. Michael A. Campagna (1979) July 30: Deacon Walter Stone (1978)

GOOD NEWS FOR HIM — BAD NEWS FOR US Well, I guess “all good things must come to an end” is a relatively appropriate saying for this moment. Many of you have enjoyed listening to our organist/accompanist, Mr. John Clodig, over the years. Last week, John notified me that he had accepted the position of Director of Music Ministry at a parish in Glenwood, Illinois. We wish John the best of luck as he prepares for his new ministry. We know that he brings a lot of talent with him to that position. At the same time, we are in need of one or a few parishioners to step forward to be an accompanist at some of our weekend Masses. If you are interested and can help us out, please contact Ms. Angie Lorandos, our Director of Music Ministry so that she can meet with you and discuss specifics. Hoping to hear from some of you!

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men as they checked her gas meter. Finishing the meter check, the senior supervisor challenged his younger coworker to a foot race down the alley back to the truck to prove that an older guy could outrun a younger one. As they came running up to the truck, they realized the lady from that last house was huffing and puffing right behind them. They stopped and asked her what was wrong. Gasping for breath, she replied, "When I see two men from the gas company running as hard as you two were, I figured I'd better run, too!"

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Sacrificial Offering for July 17, 2005

Adults $24,773.00 Loose $1,072.71 Children $62.37 TOTAL $25,908.08

Thank you for your generosity!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ONE OF OUR OWN One of our parishioners, Mr. Chet Nordyke, has been chosen to be the principal at Marquette High School in Michigan City. As you may (or may not) know, the Diocese of Gary runs three high schools: Bishop Noll in Hammond, Andrean in Merrillville, and Marquette in Michigan City. In addition to his duties as the new principal at Marquette High School, Mr. Nordyke will remain as the principal at Queen of All Saints Grade School, also located in Michigan City. Mr. Nordyke spent 15 years working with our parish’s religious education program before going to Marist High School in Illinois for another 15 years. After that, he went to Queen of All Saints in Michigan City where he has been the principal for several years now. Congratulations on your selection as Marquette’s principal, Mr. Nordyke, and best of luck to you as you prepare to do double-duty for the people of Michigan City.

STM Peace and Social Justice Migrant Ministry

Join us in celebrating a multi-cultural Mass

with the Migrant Workers.

DATE: Sunday, August 7, 2005 TIME: 4:00 PM Place: John Little Farm 14315 Belshaw Rd. Lowell, IN Celebrant: Bishop Dale J. Melczek Fr. Edwardo Malagon Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share during the pot luck dinner after Mass and also bring a lawn chair for your own use during the Mass and dinner. Those who would like to help with set-up can meet at the south parking lot of St. Thomas More. We will leave at 1:30 pm sharp. Maps are available at all church entrances or the parish office. For more information see the bulletin board case at the front vestibule of the church or call Lynn Tabion at 972-3719.

The Peace and Social Justice - Migrant Ministry is requesting donations for the following items: bath soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, dish soap, toiletries, tooth paste, tooth brushes, canned fruits, rice, pork and beans, corned beef, Spam, Vienna sausage, chili con carne, macaroni and cheese, sugar, creamer, coffee, cereal, toilet paper and paper towels, bedding and towels. No clothes please. This drive will be from July 11 to July 26, 2005 and will be distributed during the Migrant Mass sponsored by St. Thomas More Church on August 7, 2005. Please deposit these items in the plastic box labeled-Migrant Ministry located at the main entrance vestibule or the box in the parish office. Kindly label your bags….for Migrant Ministry. Thank You

Bargain!!!!!! $5.00 admission to Deep River Water Park from 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm on August 4, 2005. Admission includes free inner tubes and wave pool. Pi Epsilon Kappa So-rority Fund Raiser. Funds raised support urgent chari-table needs in our area. For tickets call Marge Miller, 922-1707, parishioner.

IT'S OURS!

As children, we are born selfish. The first words most children learn after Mommy and Daddy are me and mine. As followers of the way of Jesus, we learn to share and to do good. Through our stewardship - the giving of our time, talents, treasure and prayer -- we break this guise of selfishness. Me and mine become ours. We work to do God's work in the world.

Thank you for your generous gifts today to do God's work.

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May 8, 2005 July 24, 2005

2005/2006 TUITON CONTRACTS If you have not turned in your 2005-2006 tuition contract and forms, please do so immediately or your child will lose their homeroom assignment. Extra forms are available on Edline or at the Parish Office.

Payments must be received by August 1st in order to receive the discount. Remember to keep us updated of any address or banking changes.

For more information contact Mary Jo at 836-9151 ext. 329.

SPANISH TEACHER NEEDED

Part time Spanish teacher needed (15 hours per week) to teach middle school. IN certi-fication required.

Send resume to:

schooloffice@stm-school.com For more information contact Jennifer at 836-9151 ext. 328.

S.O.S. Save Our Subscriptions

This September, we will be conducting our annual magazine subscription fund-raiser to help reduce tuition and support our school.

We ask that you save your subscription (s) for our program. Renewal orders will simply extend current subscriptions, unless the renewal has expired. By ordering through our program, you will be eligible to receive discounted magazine pricing!

If you have subscriptions that need to be renewed before our sale, you may do so online @ WWW.QSP.COM. You will be asked for our school’s information: .

St. Thomas More Online Acct #: 425023250

Remember—find a great deal on your magazines and help St. Thomas More School all at the same time.

Thanks for your support!!

The Genesius Theatre Guild presents:

HONK!

A musical retelling of the ugly duckling story, great for the family, and starring our very own David Arroyo as Ugly!

Two alumni—Russell Gonzalez and Johnathan Alexander as well as current St. Thomas More Student, Erin Lo-meli, are also in the cast. Music direction will be by Angie Lorandos!

Show dates are July 22-24 and 29-31, Fri./Sat. at 8:00 p.m. & Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

The show will be held at: 1st. United Methodist Church

6635 Hohman Avenue, Hammond

For reservations call toll free 877-724-7715

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Religious Formation

“Thank you, Jesus, for looking at each of us with love. You have called us, chosen us, forgiven us, nurtured us,

and equipped us to build your kingdom. And in response, we say ‘yes’ to you.”

Registration for 2005-2006: Registration forms are available in the Parish Office or the Religious Formation Office. Please return the form, along with a $25 deposit, as soon as possible. Mark your calendars: Aug 24/25 is the first class for 2005-2006. Catechists Needed: We are in need of catechists for Wednesday or Thursday classes. Please think about helping us out. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Sr. Marilyn at 836-8610. Training will be provided.

Wouldn’t you wear something modest in the presence of God? Remember, when you are in church, you are in the presence of God. A message from the Respect Life Committee

The Youth Ministry is open to ALL high school youth.

Please join us at any meeting or event that you can or email us at:

STMyouth-owner@yahoogroups.com

Upcoming Events

Watch for details on the Habitat House Landscaping.

Have a great summer! See you in September!

Please contact Pam Ratajack at

923-2031 with any questions.

STM - YOUTH MINISTRY CORNE R

Can you not spend even a half hour before the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm to pray for more priests and religious? This devo-tion was started here seven years ago!

Share Foundation Share Foundation will hold its 11th annual Leprechaun Hunt and Family Fun Day on Sunday, August 7, 2005 from noon to 6 p.m. at Sharing Meadows in Rolling Prairie. Twenty-eight leprechauns are waiting to be found, worth from $50 to $1,500. Admission is $40 in advance, $45 at the gate per adult, $35 in advance, $40 at the gate for senior citizens (65+) and children 17 and under are free with parent or grandparent. This includes plenty of delicious food, drinks, games and continuous Irish entertainment. For tickets call 219-778-2585. All funds raised benefit programs for other abled adults. Come out and join the fun!

C.Y.A. Sheil Club & S.A. Club 2005 Reunion

The former Gary Catholic Young Adults and S.A. single adult club members are having a joint 2005 reunion. Join us on September 24th, 2005 at the Hobart Elks Club in Hobart, IN for a 5:30 pm Mass celebration, followed by a family style dinner and an evening of dancing. Share your mutual club memories in company with former members spanning an era of 1946 to 1980. If you are unable to attend this reunion, we would like to mail you a questionnaire form enabling you to share your nostalgic memories about the clubs which are being compiled in a final report about the life and times of both clubs. The final copy will be available for your reading interest soon. For information and reservations, call Mike or Marilyn Tomondi (1957 CYA members) at 219-980-4408.

Knights of Columbus Golf Outing July 30, 2005. The cost is $60.00 and includes a steak dinner and prizes. Everyone is welcome! For more information call Joe at 924-3419.

The Lake County Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) holds support group/business meetings on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Southlake Center for Mental Health in Merrillville, IN. The group provides support and education for the families of the mentally ill, as well as the patients. The group allows a safe, confidential place to talk about what you are going through. For more information, call 836-5837.