08-08-10 - St. Thomas More Church

St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321Mission Statement : The Roman Catholic Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes and invites every person tojoin us on our journey in faith and celebration. With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through SacredScripture and Tradition, we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all, especially in loving service to those in need. Aspart 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; Ext. 312myadron@stm-church.comAssociate Pastor.............................. Reverend Richard C. Holy; Ext. 314rholy@stm-church.comDeacons ...........................................................................Mr. Joseph Stodola....................................................................................... Dr. Napoleon Tabion........................................................................................Mr. Daniel ZurawskiStewardship 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 to 8:00 pmSaturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pmWeb Site www.stm-church.comE-mail address is: parish.office@stm-church.comOffice Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax.......... 836-9185Bulletin Editor....................................................Mrs. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309E-mail address for bulletin is: bulletin@stm-church.comDaytime 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 ................................................Ruth Banas 836-5387................................................................................Carole Mackey 923-8816Hospitality Ministry .............................................Ann D’Orazio 838-9343Lectors ......................................................................... Jim Kaspar 836-2343Music Ministry.......................Miss Angie Lorandos 836-8610, Ext. 338Nursery ......................................................... Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079St. Vincent de Paul .................................Mrs. Kathy Georgelas 836-8610SVDP Youth Conference ............................................. Ami Sell 937-2620Vocations Committee .................................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-72622010-2011 Pastoral CouncilTom Alexander, Co-Chair .......................Kevin Cloghessy, ChairpersonTimothy Etter ...........................................................................Don KopenecJackie Kovach ......................................................................... Phil McIntoshDwight Reed.........................................................................Susan RousseauJames Secviar ....................................................................... Linda StefanichJoyce Stodola..................................................................... Joann WleklinskiSt. Thomas More SchoolPre-School through 8th GradeOffice Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.School web site ~ www.stm-school.comSchool Phone............836-9151 School Fax..............................836-0982Principal........................................................... Mr. Chet Nordyke; Ext. 328School Administrative Assistant…..Mrs. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328School Reception & Office Associate Mrs. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 329Dir. of Student Special Services ....................Mrs. Tina Boyle; Ext. 323Home & School Association. .................... Mrs. Vesna Sopcic 864-1721Parish & School Offices Associate……......Mrs. Candy Ally, Ext. 311Parish & School Offices Associate .......... Mrs. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339Weis Center8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321Phone ................................................................................................ 836-2660Fax......................................................................................................836-2655Sacramental 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 regularlyattending at 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 thesix month preparation 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.New Parishioner OrientationNew parishioners are invited to attend a New Parishioner Orientationat 9:00 a.m. in the Solar Room on the last Sunday of everymonth. If you have not yet registered and want more informationabout our parish, you are welcome to attend the orientation.St. 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 .....................................Mrs. Charlotte Herr; Ext. 336Grades K through 8 ~ Wed. & Thurs. 4:30 ~ 6:00 p.m.Pastoral Commissions ChairpersonsFormation/Education........................................................... Mrs. Barbara TopeteParish Life.......................................................................... Mrs. Elaine HerrmannPeace & Social Justice............................................................. Mr. David KapalaSpirituality & Worship .......................................................Mrs. Margot BlocherStewardship............................................................................. Mrs. Noreen BickelParish OrganizationsAltar & Rosary Society ..............................................Cindy Keilman 923-9862Elizabeth Ministry ....................................................... Pam Domasica 838-7940Holy Name Society .............................................................Joe Adams 865-3566Senior Citizens ............................................................... Tina Candella 922-7814Respect Life..................................................................... Alice Wohler 836-5337Knights of Columbus........................................Gregg Blocher (219) 902-1171Blue 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 ................................................................. Barbara Jamrose 922-3783Catering/Hall Rental .............................................. Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539Moms’ Group ......................................................................Kim Power 838-5058Ushers Club .................................................................. Jim Marmalejo 836-1463Gabriel Project .............................................................Kathy Trotman 836-4329Page 2