SAINT THOMAS MORE - St. Thomas More Church

SAINT THOMAS MORERoman Catholic Church8501 Calumet Avenue - Munster, Indiana 46321.January 11, 2004Baptism of the LordMission StatementWith the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the Saint ThomasMore Parish Family welcomes all to join us on our journey in faith and celebration aswe 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.

St. Thomas More ParishMunster, IndianaWelcome to St. Thomas More Parish . . .Pastoral StaffPastor ........................................................Reverend Michael J. YadronAssociate Pastor ......................................... Reverend David G. NowakAssociate Pastor ............................................ Reverend Keith M. VirusDeacons ..................................................................... Mr. Joseph Sobek................................................................................. Mr. Joseph Stodola..............................................................................Dr. Napoleon TabionDirector of Development ................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330Pastoral Care .................................................Deacon Napoleon TabionDir. Religious Formation ... Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332Parish Office StaffOffice Hours:M-F 8:00 ~ 8:00 / Sat. 8:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.Web Site www.stm.bciinternet.comE-mail address is: parish.office@stm-church.comOffice Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax ...........836-9185Bulletin Editor ............................................. Mrs. Candy Ally; Ext. 311Bookkeeper .........................................Mrs. Barbara Gondeck Ext. 307Daytime Receptionist .................................Mrs. Susan Strain; Ext. 310Evening Receptionist ..............................Ms. Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310Pastoral MinistriesCircle of Prayer .........................................Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002Environment & Art ...........................................Jo Ann Long 836-8610Eucharistic Ministers ...................................Mr. Jerry Reach 838-4340Hospitality Ministry .........................................Jim D’Orazio 838-9343Lectors ...........................................................Robert Mangus 972-9359.............................................................Paulette Paquette 708-895-7646Music Ministry ......................Ms. Angie Lorandos 836-8610, Ext. 338Nursery ........................................................ Kaaren Mashura 836-5079Organist ........................................................................Mr. John ClodigSt. Vincent dePaul .............................. Mrs. Kathy Georgelas 836-8610Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-7262Pastoral CouncilMargaret Brooks ............................................................Joellen GulottaJoanne Blaesing ................................................... Thomas Keith HuardAllen Blocher ...................................................... Michael A. MartinelliAnn Chovanec .............................................................. Marilyn J. PajorPamela M. Curtis .......................................................Jean M. ThorntonChristine I. Greenberg ................................................... Barbara TopeteSt. Thomas More SchoolPre-School through 8th GradeOffice Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.School web site ~ myschoolonline.com/in/stthomasmoreschoolSchool Phone .......... 836-9151 School Fax .......................... 836-0982Acting Principal ............................................ Ms. Tina Boyle; Ext. 322Dir. of Religious Formation ....Sr. Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332School Administrative Assistant ........ Ms. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328School Reception & Office Associate ...Ms. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 329Dir. of Student Special Services .................. Ms. Tina Boyle; Ext. 203Home & School Association. ...............................Kim Boyd 923-8142Parish & School Offices Associate ...........Ms. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339Cornerstone Center8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321Phone 836-2660 Fax 836-2655Sacramental InformationConfessionsSaturdays ................................................................ 3:30-5:00 p.m.First Friday ..............................1/2 hour before the 6:30 a.m. MassBaptisms .............................. First and Third Sundays at 1:00 p.m.Parents must call the Parish Office to schedule your child’s BaptismPre Baptism Session for Parents .............2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.Marriage ............... Contact a priest at least six months in advanceCommunion calls and visits to Hospitals and Homebound.Call Parish Office for Sacraments at hospital or at home.New Parishioner RegistrationNew Parishioners may register on the last Sunday of every month inthe Solar Room at 9:30 a.m. Call the Parish Office for moreinformation.St. Thomas More Religious FormationPre-Kindergarten through 8th GradeOffice Hours:M-F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Formation Phone ............................................................................. 836-8610Director .......................................Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332Administrative Assistant ..................................Mrs. Audrey Frigo; Ext. 336Grades K through 8 ~ Wed. & Thurs. 4:30 ~ 6:00 p.m.Pastoral Commissions ChairpersonsFormation/Education ...................Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext 332Parish Life ....................................................................... Mr. Tom DomasicaPeace & Social Justice ................................................ Mrs. Sylvia KomyatteSpirituality & Worship ..............................................................Jo Ann LongStewardship ...................................................................... Mr. Ken KrupinskiParish OrganizationsAltar & Rosary Society ...............................Tammy Wollersheim 836-0866Elizabeth Ministry ..................................................Kathy Espiritu 924-9212Holy Name Society .............................................Kevin Cloghessy 934-0601Senior Citizens .................................................. Joan Mc Caughey 922-9026Respect Life ..............................................................Alice Wohler 836-5337Knights of Columbus .................................................Adam Kocal 836-5282Blue Army ....................................................Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779Finance .................................................................. Barbara Shaver 838-9200Building Maintenance ..................................................... Bob Ray 924-6472Boy Scouts .............................................................Paul Liszewski 864-1082Cub Scouts ........................................................... Frank Pukoszek 838-4784Girl Scouts .............................................................. Jane Surd 708-418-0910Catering/Hall Rental ..........................................Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539Mom’s Group .......................................................Patricia Austgen 712-0012Ushers Club ...........................................................Jim Marmalejo 836-8607Youth Group ............................................................ Pam Ratajack 923-2031Page 2

Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2004Baptism of the LordYears ago on a summer camping trip at a national park, oneof the rangers stopped by to tell us a few stories about adventureand nature's power. No story captured our attention,though, like the one he shared about himself. He had been aWall street lawyer who gave it all up to start life anew.Many of us felt a twinge of envy and even a bit of hope.Jesus comes from an obscure background to take centerstage in God's Plan of Salvation. His stories and messagecapture His audience as they hear a new teaching authority -clear, inviting, and filled with persuasive power. In the perfectsetting of Heaven, in the perfect company of the saints,the perfect story is that God loves us, forgives us, and callsus to Himself. It is God who sends Jesus, anoints Him asMessiah, and embraces Him as Son. Jesus' new beginning ismarked by the Father's acknowledgment that on Jesus Hisfavor rests.Witnessing the baptism of an adult inspires faith. The baptismof a child inspires hope. The baptism of Jesus inspireslove. This fundamental sacrament initiates a marvelous newbeginning, a perfect journey of faith that takes us ever closerto God's love. It brings us new life, a new start, a sense ofhope with the knowledge that we share in God's favor.P lease pray for the sick of our parish....Father Damian AduguSanta AgnelloRudolph AsanovichDoris AurelioMaxine BellamyTom BernackiCorinne BjelichAgnes BlocherEdward BonchikMichael BostonAlvina BrazinaKristina BrentStephany BurneyMary BuroshDorothy CampbellCarol CarolloMary “Pat” CaseyJacqueline MorrowChristianSarah CondesVincent CorselloMike CurtainMarian DaleCecilia FaryJohn FetzkoElizabeth FollmerJohn FordePhyllis GarberDarla GarciaAndrea GarritanoJoseph GasiorekJames GaskeyDoris GeorgasDorothy GillespieGrace GrantMarguerite GrothouseVirginia HaleAmy HayesVirginia HenderlongEvelyn HennesIrene HollandBetty HoltRay HumpferElisha JachnaElizabeth JacobMarian JohnsonJoseph JustynskiDebbie KaczkaMadeline KentJanet KnightGertrude KocalPeter KlobucharAnn KrizmisHelen KrullJulia KuktaJerome KulaLois KusJanice LeuserMaria LovellGregory MahoneyKathryn McBrideFaye MenySandi MerloOlga MihaloClarence MillerVernon MillerWilliam ModrockRobert MudroncikRay MuellerEmily MysliwyJean NarvidJohn NarvidSteven NowaczykMarcella PaluchKathy ParkerMarciala PerezGertrude PetersJohanna PetruchElizabeth PilonesSylvester PorrasWilliam RetseckBernice RybickiTony SaklaczynskiAnn SardellaMary SarnowskiBetty SchwoeglerMary Ann SejdaGrace SheridanWallace SkiergeJoseph M. SmelkoJoseph SobekDeborah StareckGeorgianne SutoGerardo TrevinoAndrew TrgovichAnthony UbuaneCharles UlrichMadeleine VrankenNancy WagnerAdele WallHelen WalloLucille WonnellJames ZabreckyPage 3SUNDAY, January 11 ~ Baptism of the Lord6:30 am For Our Parish Family8:00 am Bob & Karen Andrews by Heuer Family10:00 am Deceased Members of H. R. Johnsen Family12:00 noon Lottie Butynski (Ann.) by FamilyMONDAY, January 126:30 am Intention of the Dunn Family8:30 am Helen Moskal by Sylvia & Joseph BistricanTUESDAY, January 13 ~ St. Hilary6:30 am Sarah Holmes by Daughter Kate Leto8:30 am Deceased Members of Hanas Family10:00 am Mary Reinharts by STM Altar & Rosary Society(Mass at Med-Inn Cafeteria, Group 3)WEDNESDAY, January 146:30 am Everett Meier by Jan Meier & Family8:30 am Intention of Ed & Gerry Lelito by Chris & MarkMichelinTHURSDAY, January 156:30 am All Souls Day Intentions8:30 am Michael Kren Sr. by Mary KrenFRIDAY, January 166:30 am Vi Anzur by Friends8:30 am Robert Terranova (Ann.) by Rose Terranova & FamilySATURDAY, January 17 ~ St. Anthony, Abbot8:30 am Steve Palosz (Ann.) by Wife & Children5:30 pm Michael Jurkash (Ann.) by John & Dorothy JurkashSUNDAY, January 18 ~ Second Sunday in Ordinary Time6:30 am For Our Parish Family8:00 am Luke Trimbur (Ann.) by Wife & Family10:00 am Michael Mucha (Ann.) by Mother Joan12:00 noon Joseph & Dorothy Pazdur by David & Rene RobertsonMary Ann Case

St. Thomas More ParishMunster, IndianaCELEBRANTSSaturday, January 175:30 pm Father Dave NowakSunday, January 186:30 am Father Dave Nowak8:00 am Father Keith Virus10:00 am Father Mike Yadron12:00 Noon Father Mike YadronTuesday, January 13 ~ Devotions6:30 pm D. & M. Chiaro, J. NolanSaturday, January 178:30 am A. Coyle, C. Lowry5:30 pm K. Nadratowski, T., E., K. & A. O’SheaSunday, January 186:30 am M. Jerge, C. Mitchell, B. Padove8:00 am M. Pukoszek, B. & D. Wysocki, R. & S. Gorman10:00 am P. Fagan, T. Grunewald, K. Hajduch, Ky. O’Brien12:00 noon M. & P. Kozlowski, Ka. O’Brien, B. Sons, S.RodriguezGratitude to the parishioners ofSt. Thomas More ParishDear Parishioners of St. Thomas More,I want to let you know that my time is done in thisparish. At the same time, I want to thank you and alsoour priests Fr. Michael, Fr. David and Fr. Keith foryour support, especially in your spiritual life.I am going to continue my studies of theology atMundelein Seminary in Illinois in February 2004. Iam glad to have been a member of your parish where Ihave learned many wonderful things. Do not give uppraying for more vocations for the Diocese of Gary.Again, thank you very much, because you havebeen very nice people. May God bless each one ofyou. I do not want to say Goodbye, only I will seeyou soon. My great wishes for the New Year.Yours in Christ,Seminarian: Mario Barragán ZamoraSUNDAY, January 111:00 pm SVDP Youth Conference ~ Conference Room2:30 pm Padre Pio Cenacle ~ ChapelMONDAY, January 12MARKET DAY PICK-UP ~ Gym 5:00 - 6:00 pm7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel7:00 pm Mardi Gras Committee ~ Cafeteria7:30 pm K of C Meeting ~ Solar RoomTUESDAY, January 139:15 am - 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel6:.00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel7:00 pm Baptism Prep Class ~ Conference Room7:00 pm HSA Meeting ~ Cafeteria7:00 pm RCIA ~ Solar RoomWEDNESDAY, January 149:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Religious Education Classes6:15 pm Family Choir Practice ~ ChurchTHURSDAY, January 154:30 pm - 6:00 pm Religious Education Classes7:00 pm Choir Practice ~ ChurchFRIDAY, January 16SATURDAY, January 17MORNING OF REFLECTION ~ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm ~Church/Social CenterAppreciation Dinner ~ 6:30 pm ~ Social CenterSUNDAY, January 18BLOOD DRIVE ~ Gym ~ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm2:00 pm Queen of Peace Cenacle ~ Chapel6:30 pm STM Youth Group ~ CornerstoneReadings for the Week of January 11, 2003Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Mk 1:14-20Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mk 1:29-39Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40-45Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2:1-12Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Mk 2:13-17Next Sunday: Is 62:1-5; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11Benjamin George, son of Kevin & Anne ThomasPage 4

THE PASTOR’S PAGE January 11, 2004What a great plan God has in storefor us!On this feast of the Baptism of theLord, we are reminded — as Jesussaid to John the Baptist in responseto John’s statement that it was Jesuswho should be baptizing John and notthe other way around — it is best todo what God wills.What is God’s will? That question has been asked sincethe beginning of recorded time.God expects much from His people. He wants us to loveHim and to love each other as much as He loves us. Hewants us to go out of our way to help one another, rather thanto use one another to get our own way. He wants us to beproponents of peace and justice in a world that is moreaccustomed to pressure and violence.In short, God wants us to be like His Son.That is a rather tall order. And yet, with God’s help, nothingis ever impossible.On this Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we recall our ownbaptisms. By being baptized in the name of Jesus, our soulswere cleansed from the stain of original sin and we wereplaced on the way to the Kingdom.Each day becomes a struggle to live up to the call of ourbaptism. My prayer for you is that, by renewing yourbaptismal promises at Mass this weekend, you may be filledwith grace and peace so that you may embrace and achieveGod’s will for your life.As for me, I will be celebrating the Baptism of the Lord,literally, on the water. I am beginning the second week of myvacation by taking a Disney cruise on the Disney Magic. Thisis the first time I have had the opportunity to take their cruiseto the Caribbean.As I pray with the faithful aboard the ship (if they do nothave Mass scheduled, I will offer to celebrate Mass for thoseon board), I will remember my parish family at St. ThomasMore in my prayers. Please keep me in your prayers and restassured that I will keep you in mine. I will see you again atMasses next Sunday, January 18th.God bless you and yours!WHAT DO YOU WANT, OUR BLOOD?Of course!Donating blood is a noble thing.Not only is it one of the more self-less things that we cando, but it also gives life to others in many ways.The gift of our blood does not take an incredible amountof time. There is not an incredible amount of pain involved.We are not going to be crippled for days.And yet, in that little bit of time that we take, we can givehope, if not life itself, to many people.This time of the year is always the worst for blood banks.With the snows of winter and the icy driving conditions,there are often more accidents in which the victims needblood.Sadly, while this time of year often sees an increase inthe need for blood, we often do not see an increase in thegift of blood.You can change all ofthat by donating blood inthe Blood of the MartyrsBlood Drive taking placehere on Sunday, January18th.ON THE LIGHTER SIDEThe little son of a Baptist minister was in church onemorning when he saw for the first time the rite of baptismby immersion. He was greatly interested in it, and the nextmorning proceeded to baptize his three cats in the bathtub.The first kitten bore it very well, and so did the young cat,but the old family cat rebelled. It struggled, clawed and toreat him, and got away.With considerable effort he caught it again andproceeded with the ceremony. But she acted worse thanever, clawed at him, spit, and scratched his hands andface.Finally, after barely getting her splattered with water, hedropped her on the floor in disgust and said: "Fine, be anAtheist."Priests and deacons have served the Diocese of Gary for anumber of years now. Others have served in the territory thatis now the Diocese of Gary. Please pray for those men whohave been called to God and whose anniversaries of deathare this week:January 11: Rev. Ambrose E. Switzer (1967)Rev. George A. Masley (1969)January 12: Rev. Henry J. Ameling (1970)Rev. Joseph A. Buczyna (1976)January 14: Rev. George J. Naudzius (1963)Msgr. Alvin J. Jasinski (1969)Page 5

St. Thomas More ParishRun The Race &Make A DifferenceThink back to a time when you were akid and as all kids do, you got into arace. Maybe it was in school, maybe itwas with a close friend or your brotheror sister. Do you remember runningas fast as you could with somebodygaining on you? Your breath is cominghard, yet you keep on running. A painstarts up in your side, yet the sheerexhilaration of the race keeps yougoing. At the finish line, you collapseon the grass. You won! Yes, you won!What joy! Giving is like that -- thestrange combination of effort, a painfulstretching of yourself, leading to joy.Give till you feel the joy. Run the raceset before you.MAKE A DIFFERENCE!Sacrificial Offering for January 4, 2004Adults $22,311.50Loose $813.00Children $56.57TOTAL $23,181.07Munster, IndianaReligious FormationGood and gracious God, we never want to stoplearning about you or your Son, Jesus. Today, openour minds and hearts to learn more about being peopleof love and faith.Confirmation: Confirmation for the 8 th Gradestudents will be Saturday, April 3, 2004, at 10:30 a. m.The sponsor certificates need to be turned in to theReligious Formation Office as soon as possible.First Reconciliation and Communion: There will bea parent meeting on Thursday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m.in the gym. First Reconciliation for both school andafter-school students will be on Saturday, February 28,at 9:30 a.m.Mark your calendars:January 14/15 ClassJanuary 21/22 ClassJanuary 22 Parent Meeting – 1 stReconciliation and CommunionJanuary 28/29 ClassFebruary 4/5 ClassFebruary 11/12 ClassFebruary 18/19 ClassFebruary 25/26 No ClassFebruary 28 First Reconciliation – 9:30 a.m.If you attended Mass at St. Thomas More Church lastweek, you heard the plea for catechists. We needsomeone to teach the fourth grade on Wednesday.There is also a need for someone to teach eighth gradeon Wednesday since Mr. Webber’s work requirestraveling. Please consider that the Holy Spirit may becalling you to help in this program. We also are ingreat need of hall monitors and substitutes for bothevenings. Our program can be good only if we haveenough dedicated people to share their time and talents.2003 CONTRIBUTION RECORDS FOR TAX PURPOSESWould you agree that “every little bit helps”? We are asking you for a “little bit” on your part that wouldmean a great deal to the parish. If you want a record of your 2003 contributions to the parish for tax purposes,kindly place a self-addressed, stamped envelope in the collection basket and we will get one out to youimmediately. The cost of an envelope and stamp may not seem like a lot, but it certainly adds up on our end.If you would rather not put a stamped, self-addressed envelope in the collection basket, you may call theparish office and request that a statement be sent out to you.As always, thank you for your help!Page 6

Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2004As a parent you know that all children are born witha natural love for learning, a delight in discoveryand openness to life. It's an incredible gift we all receive atbirth, but one that can be easily lost if not nurtured andencouraged.Nowhere is that gift more recognized and supported in everychild than at St. Thomas More School. A Catholic educationgoes beyond academics, to include both the spiritual andintellectual development of every student. That's why St.Thomas More School provides the right environment foryour child's natural love for learning to be nurtured anddeveloped into a life-long perspective that will prepare themto live their dreams, and fulfill theirpotential.At St. Thomas More School, They Will!Don't let your child's love for learning go unfulfilled. Please plan to attendour Open House on Sunday, January 25th. to learn how an education at St.Thomas More School can make a difference in your child's life.Celebrate Mardi Gras at St. Tom's with a liveDixieland Bank, silent auction, raffles,appetizers, libations and MORE!Mark your calendar and join friends for a funadult night out on Saturday, February 21st.Details will be available in upcoming parishbulletins. All proceeds will benefit St. ThomasMore School.Donations Needed! Do you...Have a business?...Offer a service?...Haveaccess to sporting event tickets, concerts, plays, collectibles, or vacationlocations??? Are you crafty? Mardi Gras needs silent or live auction items in allprice ranges. Want to make a monetary donation? All donations to St ThomasMore School are tax deductible! St. Thomas More is also eligible for corporatematching funds from many area employers!If you can help, call Chris at 934-9284 or Pam at 836-0394, or drop off yourdonations at the school or parish office by Monday, January 26th.Thank Thank you for you your for your help! help!Page 7

St. Thomas More ParishMunster, IndianaSt. Vincent de PaulYouth ConferenceUpcoming EventsJanuary 17th Bunco at Hartsfield VillageJanuary 24th Holy Innocence Play DayJanuary 25th Knights of Columbus Bake SaleAnyone who is interested in attending these eventsshould contact Kathy Espiritu at219-924-9212.Today starts National VocationAwareness Week. All Catholics canmake a difference in the world justby being aware that the churchneeds people who are ready toshare their vision and enthusiasm,their hands and hearts as priests,sisters, brothers or lay ministers.Beyond awareness, sincere dailyprayer and the encouragement ofyouth toward such a goal would bemost helpful and in fact, the responsibilityof us all.MORNING OF REFLECTION“Lord You Must be Joking”To all members of any ministry or organization, you are invited to attend a special “Morning ofReflection” sponsored by our Spirituality and Worship commission. As one who serves it isimportant to also take the time to be ministered to. As we empty ourselves in service it is good topause and be refreshed and refueled for the tasks of ministry. So, this day is designed for you - I hopeyou’ll take time to participate.This year’s Morning of Reflection, entitled “LORD YOU MUST BE JOKING”, will be held onSaturday, January 17, 2004. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the main vestibule of the churchand our opening session begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. in the church. We promise to be finished andhave you on your way home by 12:00 Noon. All materials needed for the day, as well asrefreshments, will be provided. There is no fee for participation.Please make room in your schedule for this spiritual renewal. Return the completed form viacollection basket or to the Parish Office by January 12th, 2004.Morning of Reflection ~ “Lord You Must be Joking”Name:___________________________________________________Ministry/Organization:________________________________________Page 8

Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2004STM - YOUTH MINISTRY COThe Youth Ministry is open toALL high school youth. RPlease join us at any meetingor event that you can or email us at: NSTMyouth-owner@yahoogroups.comEUpcoming Events RSunday, January 11th(Rescheduled meeting from Jan. 4th)Feeling frazzled? Finals have youpulling your hair out? Join us atthe Cornerstone Centerfrom6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for smallgroup discussions on StressManagementSunday, January 18thGathering - Movie Night. 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Center.January 23rd-25thTime Out Retreat in Berrien, MI.Pick up information and permission forms at theParish Office. Forms need to be returned byJanuary 18th. Cost is $65.00 per person.The Youth Group is looking for chesssets, a ping pong table and a computerprinter. Contact Pam Ratajack at923-2031 if you can donate any ofthe above items.Thanks!ALL ARE INVITEDThomas Merton and the Mystical Saints;Northwest Indiana Chapter, 2nd SessionJanuary 23, 2004 ~ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmSt. Thomas More Teachers’ LoungeTopics and Presenters1. Thomas Merton’s SEEDS OF CONTEMPLATIONJim Noland, St. John the Evangelist Parish2. STEWARDSHIP, A WAY OF LIFEMarianne Topor, St. Thomas More Parish3. The Spiritual Life of St. Teresa of AvilaM.T.G., St. Thomas More Parish4. St. Teresa Avila’s INTERIOR CASTLEAlina Arias, St. John the Evangelist ParishRev. Michael Yadron, Spiritual ModeratorAll are welcome to attend.Confirmation: Confirmation for the 8 th Gradestudents will be Saturday, April 3, 2004, at10:30 a.m. The sponsor certificates need to beturned in to the Religious Formation Office as soonas possible.First Reconciliation and Communion: There willbe a parent meeting on Thursday, January 22, at7:00 p.m. in the gym. First Reconciliation for bothschool and after-school students will be on Saturday,February 28, at 9:30 a.m.Volunteers needed to drive parishionersto church on Sunday and assist withgrocery shopping. For more informationplease contact Deacon Tabion at836-8610 ext. 315. Thank you!Good clean winter coats are needed forAfghanistan. For more informationplease contact Deacon Tabion at 836-8610 ext. 315. Thank you!Page 9

St. Thomas More ParishMunster, IndianaSt. Thomas More ParishAPPRECIATION DINNERSaturday, January 17, 2004All parishioners active in ministry or service to ourparish are most welcome to attend.Social Hour 6:30 pmDinner 7:30 pmPlease bring an appetizer or dessert to share.Although the dinner is complimentary, please complete theattached form and place in the collection basket or return it to theparish office by Tuesday January 13, 2004.Yes I will be attending the Appreciation Dinner onSaturday, January 17, 2004Name________________________________________Number Attending______________________________Page 10