So be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and handed himself over for us as a sacrificial offering to God for a fragrant aroma Eph 5:1-2 (Birds of Paradise in Flower Market, Funchal, Madeira)

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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; Ext. 312

myadron@stm-church.com Associate Pastor .......................... Reverend Richard C. Holy; Ext. 314

rholy@stm-church.com Deacons ................................................................ Rev. Mr. Ted Mauch ................................................................................. Mr. Joseph Stodola ..............................................................................Dr. Napoleon Tabion .............................................................................. Mr. Daniel Zurawski Stewardship Director ...................................... 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 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 ..............................................Jean Bados 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers .......................................... Ruth Banas 836-5387 Hospitality Ministry ........................................Ann D’Orazio 838-9343 Lectors ..................................................................Jim Kaspar 836-2343 Music Ministry .................... Miss Angie Lorandos 836-8610, Ext. 338 Nursery ................................................... Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 St. Vincent dePaul .............................. Mrs. Kathy Georgelas 836-8610 SVDP Youth Conference .................................. Janyne Little 838-0597 Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-7262 2009-2010 Pastoral Council Tom Alexander .......................................................... Margaret Canady Kevin Cloghessy ...................................Elaine Herrmann, Chairperson Don Kopenec ...................................................................Jackie Kovach Phil McIntosh .........................................................................Lucy Perz 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 ~ www.stm-school.com School Phone .......... 836-9151 School Fax .......................... 836-0982 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 924-7245 Parish & School Offices Associate ......... Mrs. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339 Cornerstone Center 8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321 Phone ....................................................................................... 836-2660 Fax ........................................................................................... 836-2655

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.

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 ............................................................ 836-8610 Director ......................................................... Mrs. Sandra Morgan; Ext. 332 Administrative Assistant ................................ Mrs. Charlotte Herr; 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 .........................................Cindy Keilman 923-9862 Elizabeth Ministry ................................................. Pam Domasica 838-7940 Holy Name Society .......................................................Joe Adams 865-3566 Senior Citizens ..........................................................Mary Wilson 838-9481 Respect Life ..............................................................Alice Wohler 836-5337 Knights of Columbus .......................................Thomas Alexander 922-0686 Blue Army ....................................................Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Finance .................................................................. Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Planned Giving .......................................................................Ken Krupinski Building Maintenance ..................................................... Bob Ray 924-6472 Boy Scouts ........................................................... Frank Pukoszek 838-4784 Cub Scouts ..................................................................Curt Anglin 844-2178 Girl Scouts .......................................................... Barbara Jamrose 922-3783 Catering/Hall Rental ..........................................Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539 Mom’s Group ...............................................................Dawn Hein 923-6352 Ushers Club ...........................................................Jim Marmalejo 836-8607

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.

St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321

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Dewey J. Conces

Monday, August 10 8:30 am M. Lee, K. Alanza Tuesday, August 11 8:30 am M. Lee, K. Alanza Wednesday, August 12 8:30 am M. Lee, K. Alanza Thursday, August 13 8:30 am N. Anglin, K. Yaeger Friday, August 14 8:30 am N. Anglin, K. Yaeger Saturday, August 15 8:30 am N. Anglin, K. Yaeger 5:30 pm C. Yothment, M. Zabrecky, B. & S. Caraher, R. Hamill ~ MC ~ Joe Sunday, August 16 6:30 am A. & W. McDunn, A. Zaleski 8:00 am C. Slivka, C. Wadlow, M. Yaeger, M. & M. Blocher ~ MC ~ Evan 10:00 am K. Loughlin, C. Lusk, M. Maloney, M. McGrath, M. Perez ~ MC ~ Nick 12:00 noon P. Heuer, K. Kennedy, J. Malungcot MC ~ Ted

SUNDAY, August 9 ~ Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Frances Thiel by Wife Margaret 10:00 am Sophie Jez by Children 12:00 pm Frances Budnyk (Ann.) by Helen Charlet MONDAY, August 10 ~ St. Lawrence 6:30 am Intention of Tom Leja by Antoinette Leja 8:30 am Mary Cipech by Nieces TUESDAY, August 11 ~ St. Clare 6:30 am Gregg Ladd by Anne Machura 8:30 am Saverio Amatulli by Wife & Family 10:00 am Charleen Ulrich by Pastoral Care (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 2) WEDNESDAY, August 12 ~ St. Jane Frances de Chantal 6:30 am Stephen Rousseau by Wife Susan 8:30 am Richard Clinton by Roger & Marilyn Glennon THURSDAY, August 13 ~ St. Pontain & St. Hippolytus 6:30 am Rose S. Bragiel by Theresa & Raymond Morgan 8:30 am Lunisa Roudeca (Ann.) by Myrna Handmacher FRIDAY, August 14 ~ St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe 6:30 am All Souls Day Intentions 8:30 am Tim Kish (Ann.) by Mother Pat Kish SATURDAY, August 15 ~ Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 am All Souls Day Intentions 2:00 pm Colby/Petersen Nuptials 5:30 pm Mary Krawczyk (Ann.) by Daughter Jean SUNDAY, August 16 ~ Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am Martin P. Juricic (Ann.) by Family 8:00 am Joanna Bartkus by Family 10:00 am Joseph Justynski (Ann.) by Ed & Carolyn Smiley 12:00 pm For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased

CELEBRANTS

Saturday, August 15 5:30 pm Father Mike Yadron

Sunday, August 16 6:30 am Father Mike Yadron 8:00 am Father Mike Yadron 10:00 am Father Rick Holy 12:00 noon Father Rick Holy

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 9, 2009

III David Colby & Melissa Petersen II James Shearer & Desiree Davila

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Perhaps you've heard the story of the atheist who while out hiking fell off the side of a cliff, only to grab on to a branch that stopped him from falling to a certain death. He held on for dear life, with nothing between him and the canyon below. He decided at that moment to give prayer a chance, asking God for salvation from his fate. A voice from above told him to let go of the branch; his new faith would save him. The man thought for a moment, and then looking skyward asked, "Is there anyone else up there I can talk to about this?" When we are offered the gift of eternal life, do we ignore it? We listen to the words of Jesus as he admonishes a crowd of grumblers: "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day." We are drawn to God; on Sundays we are drawn to Mass. Our parishes draw us in from the parking lot or the street; our pastor draws us to the altar to receive the holy Eucharist. At times, we may feel as if we are holding on for our dear lives, barely able to make it through each day. It is at these times that we quiet ourselves and listen to God. We are drawn into loving arms, and we are safe. Underlying Jesus' message that he is the bread of life is that in order for us to receive eternal life, we must live in love. To live in love means to seek Jesus, and through him God, in contemplative prayer. We seek him, because doing so is the beginning of true love (CCC 2709). In the sharing of the Eucharist at every Mass, we are reaffirming our vow to live a life of love. Today, as you approach the altar, leave behind your anger and bitterness. Let go of that branch, and you will be saved.

Readings for the Week of August 9, 2009 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Eph 4:30---5:2/Jn 6:41-51 Monday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26 Tuesday: Dt 31:1-8/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Dt 34:1-12/Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17/Mt 18:21---19:1 Friday: Jos 24:1-13/Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/1 Cor 15:54b- 57/Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56 Next Sunday: Prv 9:1-6/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58

SUNDAY, August 9 2:30 pm Padre Pio Cenacle ~ Chapel MONDAY, August 10 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:30 pm K of C ~ Solar Room TUESDAY, August 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 WEDNESDAY, August 12 6:30 pm SVDP ~ Conference Room THURSDAY, August 13 FRIDAY, August 14 SATURDAY, August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - NOT a holy day of obligation this year 10:00 am Catechist Meeting ~ Solar Room SUNDAY, August 16 1:30 pm Queen of Peace Cenacle ~ Chapel

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

Joseph Gasiorek Dorothy Gillespie Howard Gralewski James Grunewald Amy Hayes Eleanore Heggi Marie Henke Evelyn Hennes Ray Humpfer Steve Izzo Dennis Jablonski Elizabeth Jacob Emery Johns Debbie Kaczka Robert Kalka Margaret A. Kapala Carol Keilman Rev. Matthew Kish Josephine Knesek Janet Knight Alice Kolember Ken Kors Dorothy Kovach Helen Krull Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Debbie Le Monier Mary Leahy Stanley Liskiewicz Maria Lovell Gregory Mahoney Mary Manchak Brady Martin Louis Mau Kathryn McBride Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Olga Mihalo

Andrew Moll Gerald Moran Jean Narvid Donna Nichols Steven Nowaczyk Bella O’Bryan Valerie O’Donnell Danny Ogren Audrey Ostroff Johanna Petruch Elizabeth Pilones Helen Pukoszek Anthony Saklaczynski Ann Sardella Mary Sarnowski George Sauer Jean Schultz Marie Schultz Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz Zachery Scriff James Secviar Renee Shehan Grace Sheridan Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Carolyn Sutley Georgianne Suto Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Adele Wall Sally Walters Annette Wilson Lucille Wonnell Cecilia Ziegler

Coleen Alexander Margaret Amatulli Curt Anglin Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio Irene Baker Cody Baldwin Antonio Belmonte Tom Bernacke Michael Berry Michael Blazevich Diane Bochnowski Michael Boston Cheryl Bostrom Arthur Branco Stephany Burney Dorothy Campbell James Campbell Lorraine Caparelli Al Carollo Carol Carollo Kathleen Cecil Jacqueline Morrow Christian Frank Coman Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain Irene Dettmer Irene Dickey David Drewniak Madeline Dunn Marian Dzurovsak John Fetzko Sr. Beatrice Flahaven Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Andrea Garritano

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The Pastor’s Page

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A minister accepted “the call” to move to another church. In preparation for his move, he placed the following order at the local pet store: "I need at least fifty mice, two thousand ants and as many of those little silverfish as you can get." The sales clerk replied, "We can probably do that, but it might take some time. Do you mind if I ask why you are placing such an unusual order?" The minister replied, "I've accepted a call to another church and my church council was unhappy about my answering the call. They have been giving me a hard time ever since my announcement. They insist that I leave the parsonage the way I found it. I aim to do just that!"

THE ASSUMPTION: OUR HOPE

When great and famous people die, they are usually given an elaborate funeral and buried in a great tomb. Often buildings and streets are named after them. Their great hope is that their memory will live after them. But when we die, because we are common people, we have no hope that we will receive an elaborate funeral or be buried in a great tomb. Probably no building or street will be named after us. Yet we all hope to live on in the memories, thoughts, and

prayers of those who are close to us. The feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary tells us of the greater and deeper hope that we all share. We hope that we will live not just in the memory of others but forever with Mary and all the saints in heaven. The Assumption celebrates Mary's entry into heaven where she lives fully the risen life with Christ her Son. As Mary shared so fully in the life of her Son Jesus on earth, it was fitting that she share fully and immediately in his victory over death. We believe that she now lives in the full presence of God. There she continues her special role in God's plan; there she intercedes for us. She remembers us who still seek to attain what she has fully received -- a share in the risen life of Christ. We would be consoled to know that when we die, we will be remembered. But the most consoling thought is to know that God remembers us and wants to be one with God now and for all eternity. We see this clearly in Mary's life. She is in a real sense the first fruits of those who have shared in Christ's victory over death. She shares the risen life in both body and soul, in her whole person. Mary is our hope since we too look forward to sharing the full life of the risen Christ. If we are faithful as Mary was, we will be remembered in the only way that counts. We will be remembered by God who calls us to share divine glory in heaven forever. The feast of the Assumption of Mary should fill us with great hope and help renew our trust in Christ. Where Mary has gone, we too hope to follow.

© 1994, Liguori Publications / Used with permission

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: August 12: Rev. Joseph Horvath (1998) August 13: Msgr. Paul S. Haney (1989) Msgr. Paul J. Schmid (1991)

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY This Saturday, August 15th, is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please note: It is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year. The Feast of the Assumption is one of the feasts that, if it falls on a Saturday or Monday, loses its obligatory status. There will be only one Mass for the feast and that is the regularly scheduled 8:30 a.m. Mass. Since many people will probably choose to attend this Mass, it will be in the church rather than in the chapel.

IN A FEW MORE WEEKS Beginning on Thursday, August 27th, the 8:30 a.m. Mass will be moved to 9:00 a.m. This will take place every Thursday, beginning August 27th. The reason for this is because the students begin a half hour later due to the Munster buses altering their Thursday schedules. Many of our students are dependent upon the Munster buses. So as to avoid confusion with days off, vacation, et cetera, Thursday Masses, beginning August 27th, will always be at 9:00 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. whether school is in session or not. Thank you for understanding our need to change the Mass schedule.

School Then School Now

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Sacrificial Offering for August 2, 2009

Adults $29,157.00 Loose $1,055.00 Children $74.23 TOTAL $30,286.23

Thank you for your generosity!

Religious Education

When we have placed ourselves entirely in the hands of God, we

need fear no evil. If adversity comes, he knows how to turn it to our advantage

by means which will in time be made clear to us.

~St. Vincent de Paul, Priest

Mark your Calendar The Religious Education Office is now taking registration for the 2009—20010 year.

August 15, 2009 Catechist Meeting St. Thomas More Solar Room 10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. August 22, 2009 Virtus Meeting St. Thomas More Solar Room 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. September 2/3, 2009 Religious Education Classes begin

Catechist Enrichment Day August 29, 2009 Location : Our Lady of Consolation 8303 Taft Street Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Choose from one of these break out sessions: When Hope Is All We Have Creative Lesson Planning Classroom Management (for new and veteran catechists)

Help Wanted : Catechists for the following days and grades levels.

WEDNESDAY— (1) First Grade (1) Fifth Grade (1) Sixth Grade THURSDAY— (1) Eighth Grade We are also in need of Substitutes and Hall Monitors for both days.

Religious Education Office—836-8610 Sandi Morgan

Director of Religious Education

“I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died; this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die.” Jn 6:48-50

Holy Name News Attention all members! Our next meeting will take place on Monday, August 17th in the Solar Room. 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. Fr. John Corapi’s latest video, “Since You Asked”, will continue our video series. New members are welcome! Our retreat is coming! Please “save the date” Tues. Sept. 29, 2009 at the Carmelite Shrine.

Flood SurvivorsFlood Survivors CATHOLIC CHARITIES STILL HAS MONETARY

ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Families suffering losses due to the September flood may contact Catholic Charities for possible assistance. Even if you have received assistance already, they may be able to assist you again. Applicants must have a FEMA number. Call Rita at 663-8417, Ext. 4, for more information.

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Spring Fest Volleyball

St. Thomas More School August 9, 2009

Anna Bilse

Doodles for Google

Recognizing the many talents of our students and seeing an opportunity for a unique project, Computer

Lab Manager, Mrs. Pat Laciak introduced the Doodle 4 Google art contest to her students. This competition,

sponsored by Google and many partnering corporations, as well as the National Design Museum was initiated to

encourage the next generation of conscientious designers and artists.

Doodle 4 Google is a competition where students in grades Kindergarten through 12th are invited to reinvent

Google's homepage logo. Since both our country and our world have been undergoing some very significant changes, this year’s doodle theme centered on "What I Wish for the World". The Google company believes in

thinking big and dreaming big. This year’s theme addresses the importance of thinking big and

encourages students throughout the country to take an active interest in the world around them.

Our students stressed the environment, conservation, education, disabilities awareness, child welfare, and hope for those afflicted with illness in their designs.

Six St. Thomas More School finalists were chosen and their designs were submitted to the state of Indiana

Google committee. Those STMS finalists were: Elizabeth Beckman, Anna Bilse, Kelsey Gibson, Mia

Torres, Brittany Barajas, and Jillian Bridgeman. Congratulations students!

Mia Torres

Brittany Barajas

Jillian Bridgeman Kelsey Gibson

Elizabeth Beckman

New Family

Barbeque

Mark your calendars: The New Family

Barbeque for all new St. Thomas More School

families will be held on Tuesday, August 18th.

During Springfest, one of the highlights of the week is the annual

volleyball game pitting the 8th grade girls against the 8th grade boys. But the real excitement comes when the Faculty vs. the 8th Grade Girls game starts. The entire student body gets involved, cheering for their favorite team. Once again, the overall crowd favorite was staff member, Mr. John Spence, Head of Maintenance.

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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 836-8610, ext. 315, and we will be glad to bring them Communion.

TRAVELING CLUB BOAT TRIP

THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, ‘09 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

$42 per person Before the architectural boat trip on the Chicago River we will tour the Cultural Center and gift shop. After the boat trip we will have lunch in the Russian Tea Room & the cost of the lunch will be on your own. The $42 includes transportation, boat fees and gratuities. Please make your checks out to the STM Traveling Club and make your reservations at the parish office. We look forward to viewing the architecture and the grandeur of the buildings along the Chicago River. We invite you to join us for another adventurous trip.

2009 Knights of Columbus Notre Dame Ticket Raffle

To Support Gibault

Raffle Information You Could Win:

Two Tickets to the Home Opener Notre Dame Vs. Nevada

September 5th Parking Pass & $200 Expense Money

Drawing will be held August 21st Only 300 tickets will be sold

Tickets are $50 All proceeds go to benefit Gibault Children’s Services

License #111054

For more information or to buy tickets please

call Zach Pies at 800-264-1156 ext. 3120

Help us raise $15,000 For the Kids at Gibault!

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY Wednesday, September 2nd - NEW

DATE. Meeting will be in Solar Room -

6:30 pm

All Ladies of the Parish are invited to join us for our Annual Fall Pot Luck Dinner. The meeting will begin with the Rosary being said promptly at 6:45 pm followed by a short meeting. Ladies attending are asked to bring a dish according to your last name. A - L Vegetable and M - Z Dessert. We have an exciting year planned with many events. You can pick up your Event Schedule at this meeting, enjoy a nice dinner and have a chance to win a door prize. If you cannot attend this meeting, our Event Schedules can be found at each entrance of our church. For information, please call Cindy at 923-9862, or Kaaren at 836-5079.

JOB OPPORTUNITY Experienced Maintenance Supervisor Needed

Provide maintenance leadership to the facility through organizing, planning and implementing programs that will support preventative and corrective maintenance and continuous improvement. The successful candidate must be able to delegate and supervise, as needed, the maintenance and custodial staff in areas such as plumbing/electrical/carpentry/HVAC and in the cleaning of the facility. Also responsible for budgeting, and purchasing and must have the ability to prioritize emergency, corrective and preventive maintenance work.

Qualifications include: Minimum 5 years experience in general maintenance, leadership qualities, and good communication skills.

Send resume to the St. Thomas More Parish Office.

The Parish Vocations Committee has started the 12th year praying every Tuesday at 1:00 pm for the perpetuation of the priesthood. The Christian World would virtually end without priests. Won’t you please join them? The priesthood is the most needed and greatest vocation in the world!