Let My People…Sing!... And Act! - St. Thomas More Church

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St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321Mission Statement : The Roman Catholic Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes and invitesevery person to join us on our journey in faith and celebration. With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and throughSacred 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 StaffPastor ............................. Reverend Michael J. Yadron, KHS; Ext. 312myadron@stm-church.comAssociate Pastor .......................... Reverend Richard C. Holy; Ext. 314rholy@stm-church.comDeacons ......................................................... Mr. David Kapala, KHS..................................................................... Mr. Joseph Stodola, KHS............................................................................ Dr. Napoleon Tabion................................................................... Mr. Daniel Zurawski, KHSStewardship Director ..................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330Pastoral Care Coordinator ............. Deacon Napoleon Tabion; Ext. 315Director of Religious Formation ......... Mrs. Sandra Morgan; Ext. 332Parish Office StaffOffice Hours:Monday-Friday ~ 8:00 am-8:00 pm • Saturday ~ 8:00 am-4:00 pmWeb Site .......................................................... www.stm-church.comEmail address .................................. parish.office@stm-church.comEmail address for bulletin ...................... bulletin@stm-church.comOffice Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax .................... 836-9185Bulletin Editor ............................................ Mrs. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309Daytime Receptionist ................................ Mrs. Susan Strain; Ext. 310Evening Receptionist ............................. Ms. Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310Pastoral MinistriesCircle of Prayer ........................................ Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002Environment & Art ............................................. Jean Bados 836-8610Eucharistic Ministers ................................... Carole Mackey 923-8816Hospitality Ministry ....................................... Ann D’Orazio 838-9343Lectors ...................................................... William McDunn 922-9459Music Ministry ................... Miss Angie Lorandos 836-8610, Ext. 338Nursery .................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079St. Vincent de Paul .......................... Mrs. Bernadine Barrett 836-8610Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-72622011-2012 Pastoral Council MembersTom Alexander, Chairperson .......................................... Daniel BuksaTimothy Etter .................................................................. Don KopenecJackie Kovach .................................................................. John KovachAndrea Mazerik ............................................................. Phil McIntoshKrystal Quagliara ........................................................ Susan RousseauLinda Stefanich ......................................................... Joann WleklinskiSt. Thomas More SchoolPre-School through 8th GradeOffice Hours: Monday– Friday ~ 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Web Site ........................................................... www.stm-school.comSchool Phone ......... 836-9151 School Fax .......................... 836-0982Principal ......................................... Mr. Chet Nordyke, KHS; Ext. 328Assistant Principal…………………….…...Mrs. Tina Boyle; Ext. 328School Administrative Assistant….Mrs. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328School Reception & Office Associate…..Mrs. Sandra Steele; Ext. 329Home & School Association…….Mrs. Mary Beth Ginalski; 864-0941Parish & School Offices Associate……Mrs. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 311Parish & School Offices Associate ......... Mrs. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339Weis Center8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321Phone ..................................................................................... 836-2660Fax ......................................................................................... 836-2655St. Thomas More Religious EducationKindergarten through 8th GradeOffice Hours:M-F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Religious Education Phone ............................................................ 836-8610Director ........................................................ Mrs. Sandra Morgan; Ext. 332Administrative Assistant ..................................... Carolyn McGill; Ext. 336Grades K through 8 ~ Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.Pastoral Commissions ChairpersonsFormation/Education ................................................... Mrs. Barbara TopeteParish Life ................................................................ Mrs. Elaine HerrmannPeace & Social Justice .......................................................Ms. Mary SilvasiSpirituality & Worship .............................................. Mrs. Kaaren MashuraStewardship ................................................................... Mrs. Noreen BickelParish OrganizationsAltar & Rosary Society ....................................... Cindy Keilman 923-9862Elizabeth Ministry ................................................ Pam Domasica 838-7940Holy Name Society .................................................... Joe Adams 865-3566Senior Citizens ............................................................ Joan Klein 923-5993Respect Life ............................................................ Alice Wohler 836-5337Knights of Columbus ......................................... Robert Gozdecki 427-6919Blue Army ................................................... Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200Planned Giving ..................................................................... Ken KrupinskiBuilding Maintenance .................................................... Bob Ray 924-6472Boy Scouts.............................................................. Roger Jachna 322-0769Cub Scouts............................................................... Steve Hrinda 923-6438Girl Scouts ................................................................. Julie Buksa 922-1182Catering/Hall Rental ......................................... Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539Moms’ Group ......................................................... Leticia Kotso 924-5732Ushers Club .......................................................... Jim Marmalejo 836-1463Gabriel Project ..................................................... Kathy Trotman 836-4329The Travelers Club…………………………………..Lois Quinn 836-7902Career Networking Group…………………… Christine Spencer 836-8610Page 2Sacramental InformationConfessionsSaturdays ............................................................ 3:30 to 4:30 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 be registered parishioners and regularly attendingat least six months before the Baptism. At leastone 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 theparish at least six months before beginning the six monthpreparation program for marriage.Communion calls and visits to Hospitals and Homebound: Callthe Parish Office for Sacraments at hospital or at home.New Parishioner RegistrationTo make it as convenient as possible for you, new parishioners mayregister at any time in the Parish Office.Please remember St. Thomas More in your Will and Estate Planning

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 13, 2012Saturday, May 195:30 p.m. Fr. Rick HolySunday, May 206:30 a.m. Fr. Rick Holy8:00 a.m. Fr. Rick Holy10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron12:00 Noon Fr. Mike YadronSATURDAY, May 198:30 am J. Kleszynski, C. Korfiatis10:00 am Religious Education First Holy CommunionServers must meet in the Sacristy at 9:00 amW. & S. McDunn, S. Donovan, S. Kenning,K. Yaeger/ MC ~ Lauren5:30 pm T. & T. Pappas, K. Paprocki, B. Riebe,J. Sarnowski/ MC ~ StevenSUNDAY, May 206:30 am M., G. & T. O’Brien8:00 am M. Nahnsen, B., J. & M. Peters,M. Pukoszek/ MC ~ Evan10:00 am B. Sikora, D. & D. Straka, J. Surd,D. Zuccarelli/ MC ~ Joey12:00 pm K. & M. O’Brien, S. Becker-ToroMC ~ TedBann IICristina Casas and Gary ChenSUNDAY, May 13 — Sixth Sunday of Easter—Mother’s Day6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased8:00 am Joseph Kulczyk by Wife Helen Kulczyk10:00 am Deceased and Living Mothers12:00 pm Leticia Elvambuena (Ann.) by Napoleon & LynnSantosMONDAY, May 14 — St. Matthias, Apostle6:30 am Don Bunting by Mother8:30 am Louis Biedron by FamilyTUESDAY, May 15 — St. Isidore6:30 am All Souls Day Intentions8:30 am Jack Holmes (Ann.) by Family10:00 am Intention of Irene Orzel by Med Inn Volunteers(MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 3)WEDNESDAY, May 166:30 am Norbert Lewandowski (Ann.) by Family8:30 am Andrew & Mary Chizmadia by Fenyes FamilyTHURSDAY, May 176:30 am Mary Hajduch by Hajduch Family9:00 am Cotaminda L. Serrano (Ann.) by FamilyFRIDAY, May 18 — St. John I6:30 am Sarah Polito by Loretta Gesmond8:30 am Charley Roberts by Ann Nowak & FamilySATURDAY, May 198:30 am Intention of William O’Rourke by Patrick O’Rourke& Mary Gessler10:00 am Intention of First Communicants & Families5:30 pm George A. Hawley (Ann.) by Lois QuinnSUNDAY, May 20 — Seventh Sunday of Easter6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased8:00 am Michael Petrick Sr. (Ann.) by Daughter HelenKulczyk10:00 am Anne Baranowski (Ann.) by Carolyn & Ed Smiley12:00 pm William Dorcey McDunn by Mr. & Mrs. William K.McDunnRobert J. KrajewskiSacrificial OfferingsMay 6, 2012 DonationsAdult $ 24,965.00Loose $ 2,597.00Children $ 117.32TOTAL $ 27,679.32TIME, TALENT & TREASURE • Thank you for your generosity.Readings for the WeekMay 13, 2012Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Jn 15:9-17Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Jn 16:12-15Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-28Next Sunday:Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23 or 4:1-13 or4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20Page 3

Sixth Sunday of EasterOver the years, some of our secular celebrations have taken on immenseimportance. Mother's Day is one of those. Card makers and florists reap ahuge benefit because of this day. Many restaurants offer special mealopportunities. Even some Major League Baseball teams conduct specialpromotions tied to the day. And many children go to church with theirmothers to thank God and to pray with and for them. It is a day ofcelebration for many, honoring the women who brought them into theworld. It just happens that today's Gospel is absolutely perfect for today'ssecular feast. Like Jesus, what mother would not say to her children,"Love one another as I love you"? Jesus' words to his disciples werespoken at the Last Supper as they gathered around the table after hewashed their feet-an example of humble service that he gave to all hisfollowers. His words were a lasting legacy to his disciples, expressing hisdesire for how they should treat one another. A mother could easily askthe same of her own children. Mothers know how their children can act.Sometimes they are perfect angels. At other times iit seems like they areready to tear a brother or sister to bits. In managing a household, amother will often work to get cooperation from her children byencouraging them to care for one another. Jesus asks the same of thosewho follow him. We are not always ready to love one another.Sometimes we treat other people in the worst of ways. But like a mother,Jesus keeps calling us back to care for our brothers and sisters, to treatthem with respect, to recognize that we all have one common Father whois the God who created us. On Mother's Day, so many children put asidedifferences to get along "for mom." Jesus expects us to love one anotherall the time.cColeen AlexanderMargaret AmatulliDoris AurelioMaria AurelioIrene BakerJohn BakerCody BaldwinAntonio BelmonteTom BernackeMichael BerryMichael BlazevichLaverne BlumkaMichael BostonCheryl BostromStephany BurneyDorothy CampbellJames CampbellThomas CakAl CarolloCarol CarolloJoseph CwiokJacqueline MorrowChristianFrank ComanVincent CorselloJohn CostaMike CurtainMargaret DemkovichLucille DetterlineIrene DettmerAnn DeVoyMaryPat DevoyIrene DickeyJeanine DoescherCharles DybelAlex EilandJohn L. EstradaSherlon EvansVirginia FitzgeraldJohn FordePhyllis GarberAndrea GarritanoDorothy GillespieMargaret GoodKyle Gradylease pray for the sick of our parish...Howard GralewskiJames GrunewaldEileen HasseAmy HayesEleanore HeggiMarie HenkeEvelyn HennesRay HumpferSteve IzzoDennis JablonskiElizabeth JacobBarbara JamroseStanley JayjackRosemary Jerzak-StaszelDebbie KaczkaRobert KalkaMargaret A. KapalaCarol KeilmanPatricia KerrRev. Matthew KishJosephine KnesekJanet KnightAlice KolemberDorothy KovachMiller KrizmanicJerome KulaRoland KwasnyDebbie Le MonierGene LeahyMary LeahyJo LisiniewiczEdward LiskiewiczStanley LiskiewiczMaria LovellMoira McShane LukasCarole MackeyCharlene MaduraGregory MahoneyMary ManchakBrady MartinAlex MauJoseph McShaneFaye MenySandi MerloStephanie MuellerOlga MihaloAndrew MollElissa MollDavid MollJean NarvidDonna NicholsSteven NowaczykValerie O’DonnellDanny OgrenIrene OrzelRuth OspalskiAudrey OstroffJohanna PetruchAndrew PieczyrakElizabeth PilonesSylvester PorrasTimothy RibbleKristen RubinAnthony SaklaczynskiAnn SardellaGeorge SauerMarie SchultzMarianne SchwartzWilliam SchwartzZachery ScriffJames SecviarJim SeulRenee ShehanNick SkinnerLydia SkorupaCarolyn SmileyDeborah StareckCharles StevensFlorence StevensGeorgianne SutoCeline SzczepaniakRose TheisGerardo TrevinoAnthony UbuaneJulia VrbanichJoyce WadlowPam WadyckiAdele WallSue WassCecilia ZieglerPage 4MONDAY, May 147:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel7:00 pm Peace & Social Justice ~ Conference Room7:30 pm Knights of Columbus ~ Solar RoomTUESDAY, May 159:15 am Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 pm) ~ Chapel1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel7:00 pm RCIA ~ Conference Room7:00 pm Discernment ~ Solar RoomWEDNESDAY, May 169:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room4:30 pm Religious Education Classes—Third Grade Only7:00 pm K of C Squires ~ Solar RoomTHURSDAY, May 174:30 pm Religious Education Classes—Third Grade Only7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale ~ Church7:00 pm Catholics Coming Home ~ Conference RoomSATURDAY, May 1910:00 am — First Holy Communion — Religious Education7:00 pm STMS Junior High Dance ~ GymSUNDAY, May 201:00 pm Respect Life Rosary ~ Chapel7:00 pm Blue Army May Crowning ~ ChurchAnna JaneDaughter of Anthony & Elana ArensJameson PatrickSon of James & Jennifer BoswellGianna RoseDaughter of Jason & Kelli GonzalezAdam GarrettSon of Adam & Sarah NuetzelMichael FrederickSon of A.J. & Erika PampaloneSenior CitizensSocial GatheringOur final Social Gathering of this year will be onWednesday, May16th at 1:00 p.m.Kish Funeral Home Community RoomMonthly LuncheonJoin us for lunch onMonday, May 21st at 11:30 a.m.Jedi’s Garden Restaurant(corner of Ridge Road & Cline Avenue in Griffith)

The Pastor’s PageCONGRATULATIONSRecently, Fr. Rick received his newassignment from Bishop Melczek.After serving here for the first fouryears of his priesthood, Fr. Rick has beenassigned as the pastor of St. ThomasAquinas Church in Knox. He will replaceFr. John Scott who is retiring this year.We wish Fr. Rick much luck in his newassignment. Additionally, we thank him forhis four years of service here!There will be a farewell reception in the school cafeteriafor Fr. Rick after all the Masses on June 16-17.His new assignment will take effect on June 28, 2012.WE SAY GOODBYE, WE SAY HELLOJust as we prepare to say goodbye toFr. Rick, we also prepare to say hello toour new Associate Pastor, Fr. Ben Ross.If you remember, Deacon Ben Rosswas with us last summer before returningto Rome to finish his studies for thepriesthood.He is preparing to be ordained a prieston Saturday, June 23rd at 10:30 a.m. atHoly Angels Cathedral.After his ordination, Fr. Ben Ross will be assigned to St.Thomas More for his first priestly assignment. Hisassignment will take effect on July 5, 2012.Many people had good things to say about him when hewas here as a deacon and I am sure that he will be anexcellent priest among us. Please keep him and hisclassmate, Deacon Jaime Perea, in your prayers as theyprepare for their ordinations to the priesthood for service inthe Diocese of Gary.And, while you are at it, please:1. Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood andreligious life.2. Encourage your children, grandchildren, familymembers or friends to consider becoming a priest,sister, brother, or deacon.3. Support your priests, deacons, sisters, and brotherswhenever possible.FIRST COMMUNION CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to our parish school children who madetheir First Holy Communion last week, Saturday, May 5thand to our Religious Education studentswho will make their First Holy Communionthis Saturday, May 19th. God bless you all!For the Many things you doFor the Odd jobs you willingly undertakeFor the Tears you shedFor the Happiness you provideFor the Extra mile you always goFor the Richness of life you shareOur mothers brought us into thisworld. They inspire us, teach us, leadus, guide us.They love us, challenge us,encourage us, sacrifice for us.Being a mother is a full-time job.Let’s hear it for our Moms on this,their day.And, to all our Moms who have gonehome to the Lord, may they rest inpeace.ON THE LIGHTER SIDEThings that Mother taught me:Anticipation: "Just wait until your father gets home."Receiving: "You are going to get it when we gethome!"Challenge: "What were you thinking? Answer mewhen I talk to you! Don't talk back tome!"Logic: "If you fall out off that swing and breakyour neck, you're not going to the storewith me."Medical Science: "If you don't stop crossing your eyes,they are going to freeze that way."To think ahead: "If you don't pass your spelling test,you'll never get a good job."Humor: "When that lawn mower cuts off yourtoes, don't come running to me."Become an adult: "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'llnever grow up."Genetics: "You're just like your father."Upbringing: "Do you think you were born in a barn?"Wisdom: "When you get to be my age, you willunderstand."Justice: "One day you'll have kids, and I hopethey turn out just like you. Then you'llsee what it's like!"PLEASE REMEMBER THEMPlease pray for the priests and deacons whohave served the Diocese of Gary so faithfullyand whose anniversaries of death are thisweek:May 14: Msgr. Julian F. Doktor (1965)May 15: Msgr. Clement M. Mlinarovich (1971)May 17: Rev. Eric A. Schaff (1969)May 18: Rev. Henry A. Smartz (1967)Page 5

May 13, 2012St. Thomas More SchoolCongratulations First CommunicantsCongratulations to the Third Grade Students of St. Thomas More School who received the Sacrament ofFirst Holy Communion on Saturday, May 5, 2012.Students returned to school on Monday, May 7th to participate in a special All School Massand May Crowning. A celebratory breakfast, hosted by second grade parents, wasserved for the First Communicants and their parents after Mass.Page 7

Columbian Squires Circle 4101Esto Dignus—Be WorthyCongratulations to the newIndiana State Squire Officers for the 2012-2014 Term:State Chief Squire—Nelson HemingwayState Notary—Stephen SpenceState Marshall—Robert BlocherThese Squires were voted into office at theState Squires Convention Indianapolis on April 28th & 29th.Squires Monthly MeetingThe Squires will be having their Maymeeting and pizza night on Wednesday May 16th.We will be discussing our next movie night road-trip to see TheAvengers. In addition, we will be looking into a Railcats game inJune, as well as other upcoming activates.Membership in the Squires is open to all Catholic boys betweenthe ages of 10 and 17. You do not have to be a son of a Knight ofColumbus to be in the Squires.If you would like more information about the Squires, pleasevisit our website at http://www.stmsquires4101.org. You willfind a list of our upcoming activities, meeting dates and moreinformation about the Squires.If you have any questions about the Squires, please contactChief Counselor Richard Alvarado at219-614-3743 or richalvar@aol.com.Taizé Prayer ServiceDo you need time to be still, quiet and pray?Join us for our nextTaizé Evening Prayer Serviceat 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 27thin the Church.Experience the beauty of thismeditative prayer service as weinvoke the Holy Spirit to dwell in us andkindle the fire of God’s love within us.Let My People…Sing!... And Act!This year we will be producing a summer musical: MOSES andthe burning within. This musical is open to all parishioners andwill take place on August 3-5. We are looking for those whowould like to sing and act, as well as those interested in building,set painting, sewing costumes, and a number of other ways to beinvolved.This is a great activity forthe whole family to dotogether! There will bean information/interestsession on Wednesday,May 16, at 7:00 pm in thegym, and also on Sunday, May 20, at 1:30 p.m. in the gym.Roles on and off the stage, as well as rehearsal and performanceschedules will be discussed at this meeting. Please join us anddiscover the joy of being part of a theatre production.2012 Catholic Services AppealGo, make adifference!Volunteers will be calling parishioners that have notresponded to the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) on ourCall Night, Tuesday, May 15th and also over the nextcouple of weeks. To avoid a phone call, please call theParish Office with your total pledge amount, or let us knowif you will not be able to contribute to this year’s CSA. Forthose that have made a contribution pledge, the Diocese willsend you a monthly invoice for your Total Gift pledged.God bless you for your generosity and thank you forMaking a Difference!Family Night Out!St. Thomas More is starting a new ministry to help welcomeand mentor new families to our Parish.What is the commitment? One dinner, one match and done!Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Participate:(think of David Letterman’s nightly list)10. A great opportunity to Give Back to Your Parish!9. Embrace the Diversity of new parish members (think ofModern Family!)8. Help to Build a stronger Community with new parishioners.7. Drive a long lasting Impression with new parishioners bybeing their resource to our St. Thomas More community.6. Easy: STM will match you up with new parish members(think of match.com, without the cheesy personal profiles!)5. Flexible: This ministry allows you to meet with familieswhen it’s convenient for you with no set weekly or monthlymeetings.4. Share your St. Thomas More stories!3. Make New Friends with the new parish members.2. Spend Quality Time with your family and friends....and the Number One Reason why you shouldjoin the Welcoming Ministry…You are invited to a free dinner for the mentors and newparish members/families.Please help us make the St. Thomas More Parish communityone in which all new families feel welcomed and at home.We can’t do it without you!! Please emailTheresa Hawryszkow at welcome@stm-church.com.Thank you in advance for your time...Theresa.Page 8

Catholic Foundation PositionThe Catholic Foundation for Northwest Indianais seeking an Executive DirectorThe Executive Director is responsible for all operations of theCatholic Foundation, including donor relations, funddevelopment, public promotion, strategic planning, accounting,and administrative services. To request a detailed job descriptionor to apply for this position, please submit a letter of interestand resume before May 31, 2012 to:Diana Murray at Catholic Foundation for NWI9292 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410or to: dmurray@catholicfuture.orgVocations CommitteeFrom our Holy Father’s recent messageregarding Vocations…...families are not only the privileged place for human andChristian formation; they can also be ‘the primary and mostexcellent seed-bed of vocations to a life of consecration to theKingdom of God’, by helping their members to see, preciselywithin the family the beauty and the importance of thepriesthood and the consecrated life.Respect Life CornerPro-Life RosaryThree times a year we pray a Pro-Life Rosary.Next Sunday, May 20th, we will pray a special Rosary in thismonth of Mary, Mother of all Mothers.We will meet in the Chapel after the 12:00 Noon Mass, atapproximately 1:00 p.m. We hope that you can join us.What a Blessing!The continuous earnest endeavor of the well known BirthChoice Pregnancy Counseling Center goes on as the fine newWomen’s Care Centerat 7121 Indianapolis Boulevard in Hammond, IN 46324.With tremendous gratitude to the Dorothy Abel PurcellPro-Life Foundation & Catholic Charities of the Gary Diocesefor giving a new start to this 17th branch of Midwest CareCenters, clients can now see their baby and his/her movementsby means of ultrasound, as well as receive assistance throughpersonal counseling and receive the baby supplies that everynew mother needs. Expenses, of course, continue for theseservices. If you can help defer costs with a financialcontribution, please send donations to the Women’s CareCenter at the address above. Your help will be much neededand appreciated by those working through a crisis pregnancy.Student ChoirALL parish students in grades 3 and higher are invited to jointhe student choir to sing twice a month at the Saturday5:30 p.m. Mass. Rehearsals take place at 4:30 p.m. in theConference Room immediately preceding the Mass.The upcoming dates for the Student Choir are: May 26, June 9and June 30. Please contact Angie Lorandos atalorandos@stm-church.com or (219)836-8610, x338 for info.St. Vincent De PaulWe assist 20 families with food and utilities each month and ourneeds are constant. Thank you in advance for your generosity.The SVDP Pantry Needs:Dish Soap • Pasta Sauce • Spaghetti/Mostaciolli NoodlesPancake Mix & Syrup • Canned Beans Meal Helpers • JelloCareerNetworking Group* 80% of Jobs are Unadvertised*75% of Jobs are Found through NetworkingNext Meeting:Thursday, May 17, 2012 —7:00 to 9:00 p.m.Speaker: Lee Junkanshttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/lee-junkans/1/2a7/939Senior Director of MBA Career Services atUniversity of Notre DameAssistant Dean, Career Services atUniversity of RochesterDirector of MBA Career Services atDuke UniversityProfessional Staffing/College Recruiting at Eaton CorporationMr. Junkans will be giving his award-winning“mock interview” presentation.How You Answer Interview Questions vs.What the Employer HearsWhere: St. Thomas More Weis Center8635 Calumet Avenue, Munster, INWhen: 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.E-Mail: STMCareerGroup@gmail.comFree! Open to All!For those who are unemployed (in transition), new to the jobmarket, employed or who can offer employment opportunitiesthrough their current professional connections. Have your CoverLetter, Resume or Thank You Note critiqued by a professional.The Garden Club Needs You!The Garden Club needs an insurgence of workers!You don’t have to be highly skilled with a pair of hedge trimmersto join us, just enthusiastic about making our parish beautiful.The average age of our group is 77 and that includes tworelatively new, younger women who, for the most part, canoutwork the 15 men in the club. The club meets at the “Barn” onWednesday & Friday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.We guarantee you will enjoy thesocial interaction & the healthyexercise while contributing to thebeautification of the parish grounds.Both men & women are welcome &very much appreciated. Give us ashot! See how much fun it is!Page 9

BNI Band Pasta Night & ConcertThe Bishop Noll Concert Band is sponsoring an Italian PastaFamily Dinner on Saturday, May 19th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. atthe school. Cost of $7.00 includes dinner of pasta, salad, bread,dessert & coffee, pop & water and a concert at 7:00 p.m.Proceeds will be used to purchase new uniforms.Call (219) 932-9058 or (773) 768-1778 for more information.Fatima May CrowningMost Reverend Dale J. Melczek will be the honored guestspeaker at the 95th Anniversary of Fatima May Crowning onSunday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church.Msgr. Weis Knights of Columbus Council and a candle lightprocession. All First Communicants are invitedto attend (wear your Communion attire andarrive at 6:30 p.m.) Sponsored by the GaryDiocese Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima.For info, call Rose Marie at (219) 836-8779.Memorial Day MassEveryone is invited to the St. John/St. JosephDiocesan Cemetery’s Annual OutdoorMemorial Day Mass on Monday, May 28th at10:30 a.m. Mass will take place on thecemetery lawn next to the office, located at1547-167th Street in Hammond. Call (219) 844-9475 for more information.SHIP ProgramThe SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)volunteers are desperately needed due to the influx of new andcurrent Medicare beneficiaries. Training will be taking place onJune 4, 5, 11 & 12 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with openingsin Munster, Hammond, Dyer and Crown Point. You must attendall four sessions. For info, or to sign up, call (219) 791-4763.Camp Lawrence Summer ScheduleCamp Lawrence in Valparaiso will be holding 5 week-longcamping sessions beginning on June 17th and ending on July28th. Camp rates are $225 per week (first week discounted to$200). A $30 discount may be applied to weeks 2 to 5, ifregistration and $100 deposit is postmarked by May 31, 2012.Call the CYO at (219) 736-8931 for more information.Wounded Healers Grief Support GroupsMeetings are held on Wednesdays at St. James Church (45th &Kennedy) in Highland. Separate groups for those dealing with theloss of a spouse, a parent, sibling or friend, loss of child orgrandchild, and for those dealing with the loss of a loved onefrom suicide. Call (219) 924-5577 for more information.Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. on May 23 • June 6 • June 20 • July 11Wounded Healers is a non-denominational support group.Summer Camps for GirlsCamp Marian, a camp for girls in 5th-8th grade, will be June 11thto 13th at Lake Marian at the Benedictine Monastery inFerdinand, IN. Fun, food, fire & friends. Call Sister Michelle at(812) 367-1411, ext. 2830 or email vocation@thedome.org. Costis $45. A $10 non-refundable deposit. Space is limited.Golf OutingSt. Mary –Griffith Men’s Club is sponsoring a Golf Outing onSunday, May 20th at Scherwood Club in Schererville.Scramble starts at noon. Cost is $85 and includes greens fee,golf cart, snack of hot dog & beverage and dinner at the Club.Proceeds benefit the Women’s Care Center in Hammond toassist women with crisis pregnancies. Call Ron at(219) 924-6077 or Tom at (219) 924-3929 for info.Catholic Women Make a DifferenceConsider joining the Women in Service to Appalachia for aone-week service project in Kentucky from July 14-20, 2012.Work with other Catholic women to improve the livingconditions of residents of this community.Hard work, learning, fellowship, Mass &prayer. Learn more atwww.womeninservice.org.Come and See EventSisters of St. Benedict, Beech Grove,Indiana will be hosting a Come and SeeEvent from June 4—June 10, 2012. Seewhat it is like to pray in a community andserve the Church. You are invited to spend aweek at our monastery living and prayingwhile extending yourself in service eachday. Give yourself this gift of time to reflect on your vocation.For single, Catholic women ages 18-45. Info: visitwww.benedictine.com or call Sr. Jennifer at (317) 787-3287ext. 3032 or vocations@benedictine.comBasketball Camp at MarquetteMarquette High School is hosting a Summer Basketball Campat the school in Michigan City on June 25-29, 2012 from4:00 to 7:00 p.m. daily. A good season begins with off-seasonwork. Instructors are MHS Coach Donovan Garletts andformer Chicago Bull Cliff Levingston. Contact Coach Garlettsat (219) 595-9222 or email: dgarletts@marquette-hs.org.National Alliance on Mental HealthThe Lake County NAMI is conducting support groupmeetings on the second & fourth Friday of every month from7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Regional Mental Health Center(formerly Southlake) at 8555 Taft Street in Merrillville.Groups for caregivers of the mentally ill and for patients.Call (219) 865-8262 for more information.Annual Spring Flower ProgramSt. John-St. Joseph Catholic Cemeteries are holding theirspring Flower Program. Proceeds benefit the Holy InnocenceEmergency Shelter in East Chicago. A wide variety ofbouquets are available. Call (219) 844-9475 for information.Polish Language MassA Polish Mass will be held on Sunday, May 27th at 2:00 p.m.at All Saints Catholic Church, 570 Sibley Street in Hammond.Following the Mass, a video on the miracles of Knock,Lourdes, Fatima & Guadalupe will be shown. Lightrefreshments will be served. Call (219) 932-0204.Page 10

Many Blessings to All Mothers on this Special Day!Acosta, Ildefonsa*Albizati, CeilAlbright, JillianAlikpala, Elisa*Alvarez, AliciaAmores, LuzAmores, VictoriaAn, JongsookAn, MijungAraujo, Ana M.Austgen, Rosemary*Ayala, Maria de JesusBaginski, DianeBaginski, LillianBanik, Evelyn*Baranowski, Anne*Barraza, Victoria*Batur, DebraBenedict, AnnaBerkowicz, KathyBernarte, AuroraBernarte, CharinaBeto, MichelleBevil, Lana*Biegel, Genevieve*Biscan, LizBiscan, Mary*Blaesing, Joanne D.Blakeley, PhyllisBlumka, LaVerneBockel, JanetBrady, Elizabeth*Buczkowski, MargaretBuksa, JudyBurgos, Rose MarieBurgos-Diaz, MercedesBurijanek, Sophie*Burke, MicheleBurke, RuthBurton, SheilaCabagnot, Corazon*Callahan, SheilaCarlassare, Alice*Casas, MargeCasas, Socorro*Casas, TinaCasas, TinaCasner, ClaudiaCasner, JosieCastellanos-Ruiz, LuciaCervantes, Theresa*Cevelenas, ConceptionChang, HwashinChristy, AnnetteChristy, Mary Jean*Ciesar, BonnieCiesar, MichelleClauson, Katherine*Cole, SusieConneen, Marylou*Conner, HeatherCorrea, AdelaidaCostantino, Esther*Cu, AdoracionDavid, CeciliaDavid, PaulynDeasy, EleanorDeButch, MarieDegraaf, SineadDelacruz, NeneDelPino, LuzDeRosa, KarenDeRosa, MadelineDevoy, AnnDiaz, LeonorDiederich, PriscillaDrowdz, Nellie Stok*Dumaresq, KellyEchterling, Mary Ellen*Emsing, MissyEtter, Adeline*Etter, Marcia*Evans, Flora*Fary, CynthiaFary, DoloresFemminella, Antonietta*Femminella, TeresaFerrantelli, Lena*Fiello, AngieFigueroa, LupeFischer, Lorraine*Fitzgerald, VirginiaFliszar, BarbaraFliszar-Tatgenhorst, TiffanyFlorek, Rita*Flores, Carmen*Flores, Marijo G.Forszt, MarieFoz, Lourdes F.Frias, Francisca*Frigo, AudreyFrigo, ErminiaFugger, Geri*Fugger, LindaFugger, RoseFugger, SandyFuller, KayGalkowski, Irene*Galvan, Angelina T.Galvan, Geraline T.Galvez, Anne CherylHappy Mother’s DayPage 11Galvez, EufrocinaGalvez, Maria*Garcia, Carmen*Garcia, EstherGarcia, JuanaGarcia, LoriGarcia, Margaret*Gaskey, MaryGaskey, Mary KayGauger, Marie*Getty, BonnieGianotti, Karen*Glowczynski, Stephanie*Goecke, KarenGomolski, Lillian C.*Gonzalez, JenniferGralewski, BethGralewski, DianeGralewski, IreneGrauvogl, Anna*Grauvogl, CarolGrauvogl, Iris*Gunia, MarianGunia, NinaGunia, SusanGwiazda, CelesteHaase, Bernice*Habich, DeitraHajduch, JeanetteHalfacre, MarianHalon, Helen*Halun, Jennifer A.Heili, Florence*Henson, BernadineHerson, JuliaHoess, Ruth*Hogan, EilishHogan, Kathleen*Holy, TonyaHoly, Virginia M.Horwath, PaulineHuseman, EllenHuseman, ImeldaHuseman, KimberleyHuseman, Mary EllenJames, May*Janusonis, CarolJarvis, Barbara*Jarvis, DeborahJasinski, Anna*Jasinski, MarilynJerge, BettyJerge, CindyKabat, JeanKaminski, Gertrude*Kaminski, HenriettaKaspar, Magdalen*Kaspar, Rose*Kerr, Susan G.Kim, YuljaKiszenia, KarinKlyczak, Shelba*Kochis, MaryKoeppen, ElizabethKohler, TerriKohnke, Margaret*Kolina, Margaret*Korfiahs, MarianneKoultourides, JacquiKovach, Mary A.Kovach, Mary*Kowalski, RobinKowalski, TheresaKruk, Julia*Kunas, BettyKunas, SoniaKurek, LottieLadwein, LouiseLahe, LisaLaMere, DorothyLange, Jennifer

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