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When it comes down to it, it’s totally up to us. We have the ability to make others feel valued and important. It doesn’t take a whole lot of work to do so. Are we going to do it?
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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 ................................................................. Tim Jevyak .......................................... [email protected] or (219) 644-8932 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……………..….Kim Smith 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
2020-2021 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
Preschool 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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Twenty-eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time October 11, 2020
SUNDAY, October 11 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Herbert Medina (Ann.) by Serrano Family 10:00 am Philip Candella (Ann.) by Wife 12:00 pm Robert Waters (Ann.) by Jack and Carol Waters MONDAY, October 12 6:30 am Nora McDermott by Sheila McGreevy 8:30 am Jane McDaniel by Ceil & Don Noworyta TUESDAY, October 13 6:30 am Ray Mansueto by Marilyn Standerski 8:30 am Michalina Gryn (Ann.) by Mr. and Mrs. John Gryn WEDNESDAY, October 14 — St. Callistus 6:30 am Joseph & Helen Yadron by Family 8:30 am Jack Nilles by Linda Thompson THURSDAY, October 15 — St. Teresa of Jesus 6:30 am All Souls Day Intentions 9:00 am Alice Wohler by Joseph and Carole Janusonis FRIDAY, October 16 — St. Hedwig 6:30 am Deceased Members of the Pancheri Family by Jim Pancheri 8:30 am Bridget Hennel by Altar & Rosary Society SATURDAY, October 17 — St. Ignatius of Antioch 8:30 am Philip Trafficanti by Serrano Family 5:30 pm Jim Weidenfeller by Wife Donna SUNDAY, October 18 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Leroy Lunniss by John and Andrea Mudro and Family 10:00 am Helen B. Artim by Rose Yothment 12:00 pm Frank Picicco by Tom and Louisa Jurich
Saturday, October 17 5:30 p.m. D. Brantley/MC ~ Nick Sunday, October 18 8:00 a.m. H. Jorsch/MC ~ Luke 10:00 a.m. J. Serrano/MC ~ Patrick 12:00 p.m. MC ~ Francesca
Bann II: Martin Gruszka & Laure West
Bann II: Paul Kozy & Tamara Redman
Gloria Bernice Rudzinski
Saturday, October 17 5:30 p.m. Fr. Declan McNicholas
Sunday, October 18 6:30 a.m. Fr. Declan McNicholas 8:00 a.m. Fr. Declan McNicholas 10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Yadron
Romeo Angel Son of Francisco Moreno & Yesinia Castellanos
Nicholas Scott Son of David & Melinda Przespolewski
Sacrificial Offerings Our parish needs and appreciates your continued contributions.
Mail Contributions: 8501 Calumet Ave • Munster, IN 46321
Donate Online: Contribute securely online via PayPal, debit or credit card via our parish website by selecting the “Donate Now.”
Automated Contributions: Instructions are on the website.
October 4, 2020 Adult $ 16,420.00 Loose $ 2,726.30 Automated $ 4,405.00 Children $ 3.10
TOTAL $ 23,554.40
Breaking Open of the Word We Need You!
We are in need of someone to assist with “Breaking Open of the Word” with our RCIA participants
during the10:00 Sunday Mass. As part of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
process, participants will leave Mass after the homily to gather and discuss, in detail, the readings in preparation for their Baptism and full membership in the church in the spring.
If you feel the Lord’s invitation to share your faith in a more straightforward way, this is the ministry for you!
Please call the Parish Office and ask for Fr. Declan or email [email protected].
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Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
God gives us an invitation to have an abundant life. The banquet is ready and the tables are set. Come! There is so much
to attend to in the everydayness of our lives. We have plans, after all. There is never enough time and so much that needs to be done. There is work, children, and grandchildren, paying the
bills, planning for retirement, figuring out the details of our next vacation, making sure we are on top of our game with
work, planning social engagements, answering emails, texts, and getting our latest pictures on Facebook. There is always
something. What is this about some banquet? I need another party and commitment like a hole in the head. I
can’t manage what I already have, and someone is asking me to do more! Seriously? I saw the invitation; I think it came in the mail the other day. Did I leave it on the table? Oh wait, it may have gotten thrown away. I can’t remember. In any case, I’m managing things pretty well on my own, I think. Thanks for
thinking of me, but no thanks. My life is only as good as I make it and I have to be sure that all is in order! Oh, another
invitation came today! This guy’s being persistent. Now, I’m getting angry. I wish he would just leave me alone and stop
with this invitation nonsense. I woke up feeling a bit unsettled this morning. The kids have left the house, the grandchildren are busy with their lives, my
retirement fund is losing ground, I’m worried about my health, folks have moved away, and I find myself alone. I am unhappy.
I remember getting an invitation some time ago to a banquet promising new life and life in abundance. Did I miss
something? I think I may have. I am finally discovering that life is not about me and my world. I think I’ve ignored the God
who made me and the God who is the reason for my life, my hope, and my joy. It’s always been about me. I have not really
discovered Eternal Love. Is the invitation still open? Can I come to the banquet?
I think I’d like to come. ©LPi
Readings for Week of October 11 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Phil 4:12 -14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10 Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1/Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7 [cf. 2]/Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6/Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48 [41a]/Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Eph 1:1-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [2a]/Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Eph 1:11-14/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13 [12]/Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23/Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7 [7]/Lk 12:8-12 Next Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 [7b]/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21
Maria Novak 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
Bill 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 Joan Hoess
Charlotte Hunt Shirley Huskey
Betty Ingbretson Joseph S. Iwan
Steve Izzo Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack
Kelly Jean Kevin Karl
Mark Kenney Irene Kerps
James Klein, Sr. Janet Knight
Susan Kolodziej Richard Komyatte
Gregory P. Koscielski Edward Kritzer Crystal Kurek
Ed Lebryk Annika LeMonier Chris LeMonier
Debbie LeMonier Nicklas LeMonier
Mike Lewis Kris Lisikiewicz Jo Lisiniewicz
Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz
Maria Lovell Brady Martin Paul Martin
Larkin McKenzie Jenny Mendoza
Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Erin Meyer
Ann Miskovich Andrew Moll
Genevieve Mrvan Donna Nichols
Jim Nolan
c ray for the sick of our parish... Joshua Alvarez
Margaret Amatulli Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio Pete Bambic
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
Peter Castro Janet Cattanach
Jacqueline Morrow Christian
Joseph Clune Willie Colby
Charlotte Conn Vincent Corsello
Mike Curtain Valerie Czapkowicz
Doris Dabrowski Sarah Dalton Alex Eiland
Karen Esposito Sherlon Evans James Fletcher
Heriberto Flores Maria Flores John Forde
Bonnie Gabrione Rich Gagliani 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
Attending Weekend Masses St. Thomas More is now offering a full Mass schedule. Before
attending church, the CDC recommends checking to insure you do not have a fever, cough, sore throat, headache or are short of breath.
If you have any of these symptoms, please stay home. Wear a face mask while in the church. Continue to leave immediately after Mass so that we can
disinfect/sanitize the church for the next Mass. Continue to receive Communion in the hand.
Live-Streamed Masses Watch daily Mass at St. Thomas More, live-streamed every day:
Monday-Wednesday & Friday at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday at 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Watch Masses through Facebook or via our parish website: www.stm-church.com (or on YouTube).
2020 CSA Campaign Continues! It’s Not Too Late to be Partner in Christ’s Work by
Supporting CSA 2020! The programs, services and ministries supported by CSA serve the needs of others in the Diocese of Gary and throughout the
Universal Church. For your convenience, the Catholic Services Appeal accepts credit card payments. For more details on how gifts are used, or to make a gift online: https://dcgary.org/csa
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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:
October 11: Rev. Anthony M. Quinlisk (1973) October 13: Rev. Philip N. Fusco (1998) October 14: Rev. Joseph A. Lamere (1991) October 16: Msgr. Julian J. Skrzypinski (1973) Rev. John T. Ambre (2006)
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO OTHERS
“The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another’s, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.” ~ Leo Buscaglia
I was in my car last week doing errands and, as I drove from place to place, was listening to the radio. There was a discussion about the incredible need human beings have of touch. We all know that touching and being touched carries incredible amounts of communication. Touch can mean care. Touch can mean concern. Touch can mean comfort. Touch can mean pleasure.
The problem, as the program continued, was that, due to the pandemic, many people were suffering because of a lack of touch. We all know that, at the present time, it is highly inadvisable to touch others. We are being reminded constantly to keep our distance from one another. This has even gone into households. Family members have hugged each other less during these past months out of fear of giving anything to each other.
A simple touch can say so much. Buscaglia reminds us that many simple things can say so much. A smile, a quick hello, a small, kind act and other small or brief gestures can convey good will and happiness to others.
If it doesn’t take much to make someone feel happy or valued, why do we not engage in those practices more in our daily lives?
I think it might be because too many people nowadays are too busy taking care of themselves. There is a lot of tension and fear in our world. People are doing everything that they can to make sure that they are all right. Just think back to the toilet paper and paper towel hoarding of a few months ago.
When people become so focused on themselves, they may only engage in practices to help others if there is something in it for them. Jesus reminded His followers on a pretty regular basis that they should not worry about what was in it for themselves but, rather, that they should care about others and do all that they could for others.
When it comes down to it, it’s totally up to us. We have the ability to make others feel valued and important. It doesn’t take a whole lot of work to do so. Are we going to do it?
FAITH ACTION: Think of people with whom you interact on a daily basis. If any are in need, do something to let them know you care.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A young woman ducked into an exclusive (no kids allowed) dress shop leaving her six-year-old son in charge of his two-year-old sister. When she finally emerged, she saw her son pushing a different stroller, her daughter nowhere in sight.
“What are you doing?!” she exclaimed. “That’s not your sister!” “But, mommy,” he replied, “this is a much better stroller.”
MARK YOUR CALENDARS, PLEASE Halloween this year is on a Saturday. We have been waiting to announce anything until we found out for sure whether or not our community would have Trick or Treat this year due to the pandemic. That answer, apparently, is a resounding “Yes, we are!” Since Trick or Treat is set in Munster for 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31st, the Vigil Mass for Sunday will take place at 4:00 p.m. as we generally have done in the past. That way, you will have a chance to go to Mass and then get back to your homes for the event. If you wish, you may bring your children dressed for Trick or Treat. After Mass, Fr. Declan will give them a blessing for safety as well as their first treat of the evening. They may then go and participate in Trick or Treat in the community.
WHEN WILL IT END? If you are like me, you are wondering when this pandemic will end. It feels as if it has lasted half a lifetime already and, from the looks of it, it has a while to go yet. As the numbers rise in many states and in our own communities, there is still much hunkering down that needs to be done. Many things are being canceled or severely restricted in the process. This is to ensure that we remain as safe as possible. Don’t lose heart. One day, we will look back on this and be extremely grateful that it is over. In the meantime, follow all the precautions. When in public, wear a mask. Wash your hands often. Sanitize areas regularly. Practice social distancing. Don’t let your guard down. As they say, this too shall pass.
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Religious Education
Religious Education Classes The Religious Education Program will hold classes remotely for the first semester of the school year and re-evaluate situation in this semester with hopes of resuming in-person classes in 2021. For questions about our Religious Education program, please contact Director Emily Hackett at [email protected].
Stewardship Thoughts
Focusing on Jesus
It has been said that whatever we think, we become. The following are some thoughts from John Ortberg, author of the book "If You
Want to Walk on Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat":
• "Our ability to live in hope, to remain focused on Christ during the storm, is largely dependent on what we feed our minds. This is
how we are able to focus on Jesus rather than the storm." • "Law of Cognition: You are what you think. The way you
think is the single most determining thing about you: your attitudes, emotions, behavior and health."
• St. Paul in his letter to the Romans said this, "Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your
mind, that you may discern the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect."
If you are not a part of a Ministry at St. Thomas More Church, please consider joining and sharing with others.
St. Vincent De Paul Society Challenging times abound! Many have encountered challenges recently due to job loss, illness,
death of a loved one or an assortment of issues related to COVID. This does not even
include the everyday trials that many face!
The St. Vincent de Paul Society has been active on the front lines
throughout the pandemic, assisting those in need with food, utility and rent/mortgage payments for our neighbors. All of this would not be possible without the very generous donations of our parish & community through food and monetary contributions. Thank you to all who support our ministry. Please contact the
Parish Office if you know someone in need. Calls confidential.
Items Needed for Our Pantry: Please be as generous as possible.
Please check the expiration dates before donating. To learn more about SVDP please call Terry at (219) 836-8610.
Peanut Butter Jelly
Cake Mixes Frosting Jell-O
Pancake Mix Syrup
Pasta/Noodles
Pasta Sauce Rice
Boxed Potatoes Meal Helpers Pork & Beans
Canned Meat/Fish Mac & Cheese
Cereal
Canned Green Beans/Corn Canned Fruit Toothbrushes Toothpaste Shampoo Dish Soap
Toilet Paper Laundry Detergent
ACT Service Project Need You! The St. Thomas More ACT (Active Catholic Teens) group will
be working on their first service project of 2020/2021 and
would love the support of the entire parish to complete this important project. ACT will assemble care packages
for the residents of St. Anthony Nursing Home. Packages will be assembled at the next meeting:
November 15, 2020 Weis Center from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
While the teens will be doing the work, we need support from the rest of the parish by means of donations for the care
packages. Donations Requested:
Hand Sanitizer Toiletries
Sudoku Books Lanyards
Crosswords Puzzles Candy/Snacks
(individually wrapped) Face Masks
Empty Shoeboxes
Please drop off all donations at the parish office or in the back of church in the box labeled “ACT”.
Thank you so much, in advance, for your support and prayers!
Small Religious Items
(Rosary, prayer cards) Monetary Donations
Altar Linens: Launderer Needed St. Thomas More parish is in need of a launderer for
altar linens. This task is required only two times per year and involves simple, flat ironing.
If you can help, please contact the Parish Office at (219) 836-8610.
Bulletin Articles Find our parish bulletin online and at Church. To submit articles,
please email [email protected] least 2 weeks in advance.
“My God will supply whatever you need…” Philippians 4:19
God really does provide for those who are grateful and generous. This is very difficult for people that don’t live a stewardship
lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and say it’s just coincidence. If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month – be generous with your gifts of time in prayer, talent in charitable works and treasure and see how God provides
for your needs.
REFLECTION Stewardship
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St. Thomas More School October 11, 2020
New this fall! Take advantage of the great outdoors, stay fit
and help STMS, all at the same time!
STM S Virtual Fall Fun Run 5K Run/1 M ile W alk It all takes place for one week:
October 30th – Novem ber 7th You pick your own path and run/walk whenever it’s convenient for you
during our Fall Fun Run window of time!
Record your time and take pictures along the way to share. Participants will submit their completed distance, times and creative pictures
for prizes by November 7, 2020. T-Shirts and swag bags will be locally distributed (no shipping
prior to the start of the event). Awards : 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male & Female finishers will be awarded medals.
Categories: Grades Pre-K to 8th and Age Divisions from 15 to 70+ Creativity Awards for Crazy Outfit, Running Route, School Spirit & More!
Register by October 15 to guarantee t-shirt & sw ag bag. Open registration (without shirt/bag) goes to October 29, 2020.
Registration forms available in the Parish office or: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Munster/StThomasMoreVirtualFunRun
Questions: email [email protected]
Am azonSm ile App
Fall is here! Purchasing decorations,
costumes or candy? Use AmazonSmile
with the new Amazon phone app.
Your Amazon purchases can make a difference to the students of
STMS, as every purchase you make on AmazonSmile provides our school with .5% of
your overall purchase. It’s a win-win! Be sure to use STMS’s unique charity link when shopping
online: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/35-0900733
T.R.I.P. Processing Dates Enjoy the convenience of gift card shopping by
participating in the St. Thomas More School T.R.I.P. Program. It’s an easy way to help
St. Thomas More School students. Upcoming Processing Date:
Tuesday, October 20 Delivery: Thursday/Friday, October 22/23
Sign-up/learn more: [email protected].
Dining for Dollars Join us!
Tuesday October 20th
Lou Malnati’s Schererville
4:00 pm-10:00 pm
A Big Thank You to the M unster Police & Officer Jam es G hrist In honor of the 2020 National Night Out Against Crime, the students and staff of St. Thomas More School thank the Munster Police
Department, and most especially Officer James Ghrist, for their continued support, help & safety of our school family. We appreciate everyone
in the department!
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter The Chicagoland area Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME)
is pleased to announce that we will proceed with Virtual Weekends starting in October 2020.
Upcoming 2020 Encounter Dates: All begin at 7:00 p.m.
October 15, 22 & 29 and November 5 & 12 Info/to apply: www.wwme-Chicagoland.org or (630) 577-0778.
Altar & Rosary Bazaar Upcoming Events Cancelled
Due to continued health concerns, the St. Thomas More Altar & Rosary Society has cancelled the following events:
Luncheon scheduled for October 25 35th Annual Altar & Rosary Bazaar slated for November
Prayers for Our Country The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites is sponsoring an afternoon of prayer for our country. All are welcome.
Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m. Carmelite Shrine • Ridge Road • Munster
Apples for Students Save & send your Strack&VanTil receipts to STMS!
St. Thomas More School can earn valuable equipment and supplies with your grocery receipts! All school families, parishioners and
friends are asked to send their receipts to the School Office
between now and March 31, 2021. Be sure to mark your envelope.
Everyone’s participation will help our school children greatly.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers in the greater
Hammond community to deliver meals to those who are in need and homebound. If you are recently retired, have a few spare
hours to share or know of someone who does, please contact us to help make a positive difference in our community.
To register as a volunteer, or for answers to your questions, please contact Volunteer Manager, Joan Vith at (219) 756-3663
or [email protected]. Thank you for considering this important endeavor.
Positions at St. Thomas More
Evening Receptionist/Administrative Assistant STM Parish is looking for a part-time evening & Saturday
(occasional daytime) receptionist, responsible for welcoming visitors/callers. Will provide administrative/related office
services to staff /parishioners. Must have proficient computer skills & at least 3 years’ experience as a receptionist/
administrative assistant. Proficiency in MS Office a must; experience with Parish Data Systems & QuickBooks, a plus. Send cover letter & resume to: [email protected].
Part-Time Custodian Responsibilities: cleaning offices & restrooms and event
set-ups for church & school. Must have cleaning experience (commercial setting), able various types of floor machines, read
& follow directions, and have reliable transportation w/ valid driver’s license. Evenings/some weekends.
Apply through [email protected] or in person at the STM Parish Office: 8501 Calumet • Munster, IN 46321
Automated Contributions Please know that we are praying for you and your family to
remain safe and healthy as this pandemic continues. Our staff continues to work hard maintaining facilities, fostering a strong, healthy parish community. They are keeping up with
the technological needs of our vibrant school & parish and educating our students, all made possible by contributions from
our generous parishioners. If you can, please make your continued offering
contributions to St. Thomas More to support our parish!
Mail/Drop-Off Your Contribution: Drop-off at Parish Office or mail: 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321.
Make a Payment Online: Donate online through our parish website by using PayPal/debit/
credit card: http://www.stm-church.com/. Go to “Donate” button in “Virtual Offering” section.
Set-Up Automated Payment: You can find instructions and forms on
the parish website: http://www.stm-church.com/
For questions about online/automated giving, please contact Mike Gutchewsky:
(219) 836-9151, ext. 2339 or [email protected] or
Noreen Bickel: (219) 836-8610, #2330 [email protected]
STM Career Networking Group
Regular Meetings are Free! Open to All! For those who are unemployed (in transition), new to the job
market, employed but changing careers or those who can offer employment opportunities through their current professional
connections. Have your cover letter, resume or thank you critiqued.
Where: STM Weis Center • 8635 Calumet • Munster When: The 2nd Wednesday of Every Month Time: 7:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Email: [email protected]
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
“The New Norm” Things to Consider for Your Online Interview
Presenter: Susan Anderson
Director of So Cal Innovation Station-Virtual Business Incubator Susan’s previous postitions:
Director of Career Services for Laurus College Director of the NWI SBDC &
Project Director: Hammond Development Corp (business startups)
Please wear a mask & observe social distancing practices!
