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Brothers andsisters:Jews demandsigns and Greekslook for wisdom,but we proclaimChrist crucified, astumbling block toJews andfoolishness toGentiles, but tothose who arecalled, Jews andGreeks alike,Christ the powerof God and thewisdom of God.For thefoolishness of Godis wiser thanhuman wisdom,and the weaknessof God is strongerthan humanstrength.1 Cor 1:22-25Chapel Crucifix

Religious EducationSo turn your youthful desires and pursuerighteousness, faith, love and peace, along withthose who call on the Lord with purity of heart.~St. Paul, 2 Timothy 2:22Confirmation Sponsor Certificate - Certificateswere due in by November 2008. If you are stilloutstanding please return yours as soon aspossible.Confirmation Date - Saturday, April 4, 2009,10:30 AM in Saint Thomas More Church.Confirmation Practice—Friday, April 3, 2009 ,6:00 PM in Saint Thomas More Church.Mark your CalendarMar. 18/19 ClassMar. 25/26 NO CLASSES—Spring BreakApr. 1/2 ClassApr. 3/4 Confirmation Practice /Confirmation DayApr. 8/9 No Class - Holy ThursdayIf any of your family or your friends are sick athome 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 themCommunion.Sacrificial Offering for March 8, 2009Adults $25,563.84Loose $1,196.00Children $107.63TOTAL $26,867.47Thank you for your generosity!Religious Education Office - 836-8610Sandi MorganDirector of Religious EducationPage 6

Flood InformationSurvivorsSTILL ACCEPTING ST. THOMAS MOREFLOOD ASSISTANCE FORMS& YOU CAN STILL APPLY FORCATHOLIC CHARITIES ASSISTANCEStop by the parish office or contact Noreen Bickel at219-836-8610 ext. 330 for more information.Looking For WaysTo Help Out?LARRI (Lakeshore Area Regional Recovery of Indiana) isputting together teams of individuals to help rebuildhomes. They are currently in need of the followingpeople:Construction Estimator - Need someone to determinethe scope of work and develop a bill of materials neededat individual job sites.Site Supervisors - Must have construction knowledgeand be able to supervise workers at individual job sites.Receptionist - Help is needed to answer phones and todo miscellaneous clerical work.Call Rhonda Carlson at 219-836-1325 or 877-LARRI4U,for more information or to volunteer.The above is just some of the many ways you can assistthe recovery process for the more than 17,000 families inour region who are still suffering the devastating effects ofSeptember's flooding. If you would like more informationabout Lakeshore Area Regional Recovery of Indiana(LARRI) and how you can help call the LARRI office at(219) 836-1325 or toll free (877) LARRI4U or visit theirwebsite at www.larri.info.Calling All St Thomas More Parish and School MOMS!The St. Thomas More Moms' Group would love for youto join us! We meet the first and third Thursday of themonth from 8:30 am to 10:00 am in the Solar Room. TheMoms' Group is a wonderful resource for all parishmoms to fellowship and support one another in aCatholic setting based on the values of Jesus and Marywhile our children play together. We hope you can joinus! Please call Dawn Hein at 923-6352 with anyquestions.COMING SOON!PARISH FAMILY LAST SUPPERCELEBRATION ~ SATURDAY,MARCH 28 TH AFTER THE 5:30 MASSIN THE CAFETERIA ~ ADMISSION: FREEThis is the third year that we will be celebrating theLast Supper! If you have not yet attended, this would bethe time to do it! As in previous years, we are limited tojust 150 persons!As we all remember, this is when Jesus instituted theEucharist – our most treasured Sacrament! We wouldlike to invite you, once again to share in this, Jesus’ mostloving gift to us, with us!We will do the traditional Seder Meal, followed byenjoying the foods that Jesus and his Apostles wouldhave shared at their Passover Meal.There are 20 ladies on the Last Supper Committeewho will be preparing the food for all of us to enjoy!Beverages: Grape juice, coffee, tea and milk. Salads:Tabbouleh, Fried Eggplant, Cucumber with dill. SideDishes: Stuffed Vegetables, Ancient Matzo Balls(Kubeh), Rice with Lentils, Carrot Dish (Tzimmes),Homemade Jerusalem Pickles, Cooked Olives. Fish:Mediterranean Bass, White fish. Soups: Fresh Coriander,Red Lentil, Chamusak (Kubeh), and Bean Soup. Meat: 2Types of Lamb and Stuffed Grape Leaves. Bread: BarleyLoaves and Grape Clusters. Dessert: Stuffed Dates,Caramel Almonds, and Date Cake.The real reason for this celebration is to rememberhow much Jesus loves us and wants to be a part of ourlives! He is always ready and waiting for us. Come andshare this remembrance of what He has given us, withus!Please turn in your and your families/friendsreservations by Monday, March 23 rd ! Looking forward toseeing you there!The Formation/Education Commission’s Last SupperCommitteeI/We name _____________________________will attend the LAST SUPPEROur phone number is _________________Number attending ____________________Adults __________ Children ___________Turn in your reservation forms in the ChurchCollection Basket, or call the Parish Office at836-8610 or Elaine at 838-6973Page 8