06-20-10 - 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 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. 339Cornerstone 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 ..................................... Thomas Alexander 922-0686Blue 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 3

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 20, 2010CELEBRANTSSaturday, June 195:30 pm Father Rick HolySunday, June 206:30 am Father Rick Holy8:00 am Father Rick Holy10:00 am Father Evers12:00 Noon Father EversSUNDAY, JUNE 20 th —Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased8:00 am Richard Smith by Wife & Family10:00 am Living and Deceased Fathers by STM Respect Life12:00 pm John Narvid by FamilyMONDAY, JUNE 21 st__ St. Aloysius Gonzaga6:30 am Joyce Guinan by Theresa Turcza8:30 am Augustine Novotny by Roland & Evelyn KwasnyMonday, June 218:30am L. Adams, S. HasseTuesday, June 228:30am Senior Servers — Al & EdWednesday, June 238:30am L. Adams, S. HasseThursday, June 249:00am L. Adams, S. HasseFriday, June 258:30amL. Adams, S. HasseSaturday, June 268:30 am C. & E. Beckman5:30 pm B. Riebe, J. Sarnowski, C. & T. Speranza,M. SzalaMC ~ KellieSunday, June 276:30 am B. Nowak, L. Rouse, C.Lusk8:00 am M. Pukoszek, C. Slivka, C. Wadlow,V. Zaczyk, A. ZaleskiMC ~ Lauren10:00 am B. & E. O’Neill, M. McGrath,J. & M. PetersMC ~ Nick12:00 noon A., N. & N. AnglinMC ~BrandonTUESDAY, JUNE 22 nd —St. Paulinus of Nola, St. John Fisher &St. Thomas More6:30 am Bill Pietraszak by Mother Marguerite8:30 am Intention of John & Dorothy Jurkash10:00 am John Kolas by STM Holy Name Society(MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 4)WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 rd6:30 am Intention of Theresa Turcza by Family8:30 am Intention of Ed & Gerry Lelito by Chris & MarkMichelinTHURSDAY, JUNE 24 th —Nativity of St. John the Baptist6:30 am Eugene Ogorek by Corky & Constance Schmidt9:00 am John Figler (Ann.) by Adam FamilyFRIDAY, JUNE 25 th6:30 am Frank H. Dudiak by Michael Wolak8:30 am Kristen Evans Kennedy by Tom & Sharron DwanSATURDAY, JUNE 26 th8:30 am Leon Holda (Ann.) by Daughter & Granddaughter5:30 pm James Murphy by Brother, Peter MurphySUNDAY, JUNE 27 th —Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased8:00 am Katherine Pellar (Ann.) by Mr. & Mrs. John Pellar10:00 am John Steinhauer (Ann.) by Family12:00 pm Eugene Burkat by FamilyPastoral Care MinistryIf a family member or friend is ill at home or in the hospitaland cannot make it to Mass, please contact our Pastoral CareOffice at 836-8610, #315 and we will beglad to bring them Communion.Children’s EnvelopesNew children’s envelopes will be sent home by September1 st . If you did not receive temporary summer envelopes, youmay pick some up in the Parish Office.Sacrificial Offering for June 13, 2010Adults $ 21,456.00Loose $ 923.00Children $ 43.98TOTAL $ 22,422.98Thank you for your generosity.Page 4

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary TimeA pendant in the shape of a cross is one of the most popular forms ofjewelry. Women and men alike often wear one hanging from a gold orsilver chain around their necks. Children often receive one when theymake their first Communion. For some people, putting on the cross eachday is an intensely religious experience. For others, the gold or silveremblem that they wear possesses nothing more than some sentimentalvalue. For some, it serves only to make a fashion statement. Diamondsare popular, but it is probably fair to say that a cross is far moreprevalent.Writing in the second half of the first century, it is unlikely that theGospel writers would foresee the boon that Christianity gave to moderndaygoldsmiths. For Luke, taking up the cross daily did not meanfastening a piece of jewelry around his neck. He lived in a time when itwas clear that being a Christian meant living a very different way of life.It meant getting up before dawn on the first day of the week to hasten tothe early morning gathering for the breaking of the bread. Sunday was aday of work like any other. It meant contributing to the welfare of othersinstead of looking out only for oneself. And it meant being prepared toface persecution because one's faith was not consistent with thecommonly held opinions of the day.The Christian values of Sunday prayer, charity toward others, and astrong faith in God have not changed. They are still things that thefollowers of Jesus cling to as important aspects of the faith. As anydisciple would admit, taking up the cross is not about wearing a piece ofmetal dangling from a chain. Amulets like that can be a reminder of theinterior life one hopes to espouse, but they do not guarantee salvation.Only losing our life in Christ will lead to that.MONDAY, June 217:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel7:00 pm Religious Formation ~ Conference RoomTUESDAY, June 229:15 am —6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ ChapelWEDNESDAY, June 23FESTIVAL ~ 6:00—11:00 p.m. ~ Wristband NightTHURSDAY, June 24FESTIVAL ~ 6:00—11:00 p.m. ~ Wristband NightFRIDAY, June 25FESTIVAL ~ 6:00 p.m. —MidnightSATURDAY, June 26FESTIVAL ~ 2:00 p.m.—MidnightWristbands 2:00—6:00 p.m.SUNDAY, June 27FESTIVAL ~ 2:00— 10:00 p.m.Wristbands 2:00 —10:00 p.m.St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection—All MassescColeen AlexanderMargaret AmatulliDoris AurelioMaria AurelioIrene BakerCody BaldwinAntonio BelmonteTom BernackeMichael BerryMichael BlazevichMichael BostonCheryl BostromStephany BurneyDorothy CampbellJames CampbellLorraine CaparelliBarbara CakThomas CakAl CarolloCarol CarolloKathleen CecilJoseph CwiokJacqueline MorrowChristianFrank ComanVincent CorselloJohn CostaMike CurtainIrene DettmerIrene DickeyDavid DrewniakDebra DunnMarian DzurovsakJohn L. EstradaArthur EquihuaElizabeth FollmerJohn FordePhyllis GarberAndrea GarritanoJoseph GasiorekDorothy GillespieHoward GralewskiJames GrunewaldCeil Guziarlease pray for the sick of our parish...Amy HayesChuck HeggiEleanore HeggiMarie HenkeEvelyn HennesRay HumpferSteve IzzoDennis JablonskiElizabeth JacobStanley JayjackRosemary Jerzak-StaszelEmery JohnsDorothy JurkashDebbie KaczkaRobert KalkaMargaret A. KapalaCarol KeilmanRev. Matthew KishJosephine KnesekJanet KnightAlice KolemberKen KorsDorothy KovachMiller KrizmanicRose KrizmanicHelen KrullJulia KuktaJerome KulaDebbie Le MonierMary LeahyJo LisiniewiczEdward LiskiewiczStanley LiskiewiczMaria LovellCarole MackeyGregory MahoneyMary ManchakBrady MartinKathryn McBrideJoseph McShaneJoseph MendozaFaye MenySandi MerloOlga MihaloAndrew MollDavid MollGerald MoranJean NarvidDonna NicholsSteven NowaczykBella O’BryanValerie O’DonnellDanny OgrenRuth OspalskiAudrey OstroffJohanna PetruchAndrew PieczyrakStanley PilarczykElizabeth PilonesAdam PotapczakHelen PukoszekKristen RubinAnthony SaklaczynskiEd SandrickAnn SardellaGeorge SauerMarie SchultzMarianne SchwartzWilliam SchwartzZachery ScriffJames SecviarRenee ShehanCynthia SindallLydia SkorupaCarolyn SmileyGeorge SperlDeborah StareckCharles StevensCarolyn SutleyGeorgianne SutoRose TheisGerardo TrevinoAnthony UbuaneJulia VrbanichAdele WallSally WaltersLucille WonnellCecilia ZieglerPage 5Summer Bulletin DeadlineDue to vacations and holidays during the summermonths, all bulletin articles must be submitted 2weeks prior to the publication date in order to meetprinting deadlines until mid-September. Thank you!St. Thomas More Fun DaysEarly Bird Raffle Winner for June 14, 2010Frank PaunickaHurry! Turn your raffle tickets in to be eligible for the next drawing.Please return any unused raffle tickets to theparish office as soon as possible! Thank you.Readings for the Week of June 20, 2010Sunday: Zec 12:10-11; 13:1/Gal 3:26-29/Lk 9:18-24Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Mt 7:1-5Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Mt 7:6, 12-14Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Mt 7:15-20Thursday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17Day: Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12/Mt 8:1-4Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Mt 8:5-17Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21/Gal 5:1, 13-18/Lk 9:51-62

The Pastor’s PageRECHARGING THE OL’ SPIRITUAL BATTERIESWe all know how important it is to get our rest, to makesure that we are rejuvenated.That is not only important in terms of our physical andemotional states of being, it is also important for our spirituallife.The best way to be rejuvenated spiritually is to make aretreat.That is what I did last week.Last Sunday, June 13th, I went to Cardinal Stritch RetreatHouse at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, IL forour annual priests’ retreat. Fr. Rick attended the retreat theweek of June 6th.At those annual retreats, the priests have the opportunityto relax, to hear inspiring presentations that will help them toreflect upon their own spiritual journeys, to celebrate thesacrament of reconciliation, and to attend daily Mass.This annual retreat is a requirement by Canon Law but Ialways hope that those who attend it are not attendingmerely to satisfy requirements. After all, we should all usewhatever means are at our disposal to recharge the ol’spiritual batteries!Retreats and Days of Reflection are not a requirement forthe laity. But that does not mean that they would not do yougood.I encourage you to find the opportunity to take a day ortwo or three and go on a spiritual retreat. There areopportunities available locally for just such a purpose.Going on a retreat or days of reflection will help you to viewyour spiritual life more clearly.And just as important as renewing our spiritual life, makesure that you attempt to find some time this summer torefresh yourself and your family on some type of vacation orfamily outing. That type of relaxation will help you morethan most anything else.For those of you that might not be able to afford goingaway for a vacation this summer due to the economy, youcan always do your “stay-cation” on our parish grounds thisweek at the annual parish festival.For much less money than you would spend going away,you and your family can come to the fest for some greatentertainment, good food, and exciting rides. Your buck willgo a really long way if you purchase Mega Passes for yourchildren. The pass will allow them to ride all the rides for noadditional cost.Hope to see you at the festival!THE FESTIVAL BEGINS WEDNESDAY!Wednesday, June 23: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Thursday, June 24: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Friday, June 25: 6:00 p.m. to MidnightSaturday, June 26: 2:00 p.m. to MidnightSunday, June 27: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Wristband Specials:Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. $20Thursday: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. $20Saturday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. $15Sunday: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. $22NO wristbands Friday or Saturday eveningsFood Court:If you do not find something to eat in our food court,something is wrong! There is “a little bit of everything”available in the food court again this year. Come out andenjoy the food. Stay for the entertainment!Entertainment in the Big Tent:Wednesday:Middle of the Road7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Thursday:The New Invaders7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Friday:Dick Diamond and the Dusters 7:00 p.m. to MidnightSaturday:Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.History’s End8:00 p.m. to MidnightSunday:Ed Blazonczyk’s Versatones 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.The Relics6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.ON THE LIGHTER SIDEA golfer spent a day at a plush country club, playing golfand enjoying the luxury of a complimentary caddy.He played poorly all day.Round about the 18th hole, he spotted a lake off to the leftof the fairway. He looked at the caddy and said, "I'veplayed so poorly all day, I think I'm going to go drownmyself in that lake."The caddy looked back at him and said, "It will neverwork. It will be just like your game has been. I don't thinkyou could keep your head down that long."Priests and deacons have served the Diocese of Gary morethan fifty years. Others have served in the territory that isnow the Diocese of Gary. Please pray for those men whohave been called to God and whose anniversaries of deathare this week:June 20: Msgr. Edward H. Vurpillat (1969)Rev. Carl J. Holsinger (1978)June 23: Rev. Louis Madejczyk (1998)June 24: Rev. Antoniu Dunca (1981)June 25: Rev. Clarence F. Danforth (2003)Page 6

My Two CentsThoughts on StewardshipLiving StewardshipIn today’s Gospel Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you saythat I am?” (Lk. 9:20) Only Peter has the courage to say thatJesus is the Messiah—the anointed one. Jesus’ question is onethat we have to answer at some point for ourselves if we are totruly live as his disciples today. It is easy to avoid a directanswer, to rely on another’s answer or just to follow the rulesand say the right prayers, but if we call ourselves disciples—hisfollowers, then we have to face this question squarely. Is Jesusthe center of your life? If not, why not?Share YOUR thoughts at:mytwocents@stm-church.comGreeters for June 26 & 27, 20105:30 pm MassChapel: Rob & Dorothy MangusChoir: Lisa, Megan & Emily Dato6:30 am MassChapel: Frances & John PliskyChoir: Karen & Tim Rutz8:00 am MassMain: Nancy & James KaczkaChapel: Pat StrangeChoir: Denise & Allison Rusnak10:00 am MassMain: Marge SzafranskiChapel:Joan Mucha & Gen GogolakChoir: The Avila Family12:00 pm MassChapel: The Krieg FamilyOur apologies:This list was printed in error in last weekend’s bulletin. Thisis the correct Greeter list for the weekend of June 26th & 27th.Migrant MassEveryone is invited to aMigrant Mass celebration onSunday, June 27, 2010at 4:00 p.m. atArrowhead Farm21310 MississippiHebron IN 46341The Celebrant will be Fr. Joachim Studwell.The parish sponsors areSt. Edward & St. Helens Parishes.A potluck meal will be served immediately after the Mass.Please bring a dish to share and your lawn chairsto insure seating.Events in the Area…Share FoundationShare Foundation With the Handicapped is looking forindividuals to work at a summer camp for developmentallydisabled adults. Teachers, nurses, homemakers, collegestudents, retirees, temporarily unemployed or anyone over 18years of age who would like to share their time and talentswith our special campers are needed. Camp runs for 6consecutive weeks beginning June 6-11. Come for one weekor all six! You will have a rewarding experience as well ashave a lot of fun. A stipend or service hours can be given.Call Sandy Furman at the Share Foundation at (21(0 778-2585or e-mail: sfurman@sharefoundation.org.Wounded HealersGrief Support GroupIf you have experienced the death of a spouse, death of aparent, sibling, or friend, or the death of a child, orgrandchild, or the death of someone else who was close toyou, join the Wounded Healers support group on Wednesdayevenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at St. James Church inHighland (on the corner of Kennedy and 45th Streets).Meetings will be held on the following evenings:Wednesday, June 23rdWednesday, July 7th (with a speaker)For more information, call (219) 924-5577 or e-mail:www.woundedhealers-nwi.comDo Not Call ListCell phone numbers are being released to telemarketingcompanies. To prevent your number from being contacted,call (888) 382-1222 from your cell phone.Blue Army Rummage SaleFriday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 24thSt. Mary’s Hildebrandt Hall525 N. Broad Street—Griffith, INSet-up on Wednesday and Thursday, July 21st & 22nd.Workers will be there throughout the day and evening. Pickupof large items is available via truck for those who cannotdrop off their items. To schedule a pick-up, call Rose Marie at(219) 836-8779. Pick-ups will be arranged by area.Many volunteers are needed for all five days.If you can help, please contact Helen Rich at (219) 923-1437.Clothing hangers are needed.St. Joseph Soup KitchenOur parish family supports and worksat the St. Joseph Soup Kitchen inHammond IN.Our ministry at the soup kitchenneeds more helpers!They are in need of workers for thefourth Wednesday of each month Ifyou are interested in helping us in thisvery rewarding service to the poor, please call Marilyn at 219934-0738 for additional information.Page 7

June 20, 2010St. Thomas More SchoolInquiring Minds Want to KnowThe 54th annual Calumet Regional Science Fair and Associated Art Exhibitwas held this spring on the campus of Indiana University Northwest in Gary.Over 150 students scientists from 22 area Lake County schools participated inthis year’s Fair and competed in eighteen different categories per age group.Fourteen St. Thomas More School students made the trip to IUN’s SavannahCenter to participate in this year’s contest:Megan O’BrienGold Medal in the Junior Biochemistry DivisionMatt WilliamsArmy Junior Certificate in the Junior Chemistry DivisionJoey ToporSilver Medal in the Junior Medical and Health Science DivisionLuke GinalskiGold Medal in the Junior Medical and Health Division & recipient of anAmerican Meteorological Society US Metric AwardEmma TrivunovicGold Medal in the Junior Medical and Health DivisionBrenna CarrollSilver Medal in the Junior Physics and Astronomy DivisionIsabella PradhanBronze Medal in the Junior Plant Science DivisionGabriela StodulskiSilver Medal in the Elementary Social Behavior Science Division & anHonorable Mention from the American Psychological AssociationJoshua BensonBronze Medal in the Elementary Biochemistry DivisionNathaniel AnglinSilver Medal in the Elementary Bio-Engineering Division & winner of an IUKid’s College CertificateAlexandra RaycroftBronze Medal in the Elementary Environmental Analysis Division &recipient of a Dustman AwardBrianna MossburgBronze Medal in the Elementary Medical and Health Science DivisionOther STMS participants were Lexi Yovkovich, Megan Zabrecky & KaileyPotts. Not pictured: Gabriela Stodulski.NationalJuniorHonorSocietyInductionOn May 11th, theMonsignor Robert B. WeisChapter of the NationalJunior Honor Societyinducted the followingSt. Thomas More students:Jillian AckermannJosephine AnMitchell ArgamasillaElizabeth BeckmanAnna BilseNicholas BlezaJesse BruzanBridget CaraherBrenna CarrollCharlene CortezAllison HajduchGrace HussChristopher KorfiatisAlexandria LyonsIsabella NavarroSean O’BrienMichael O’SheaMax PerezJoseph PillarellaLuke PillarellaJeremy SarnowskiMadison SwitallaMorgan SwitallaJulia TorresGillian UrbanskiKathryn WalshMegan ZabreckyValerie ZaczykPage 8

Religious EducationChristians, each one of you must become an artist of the soul,and we must paint the beauty of Jesus not on canvas but insouls. And may the paint brush of the apostolatenever fall from hands.~ Blessed Luigi MonzaVacation Bible SchoolJuly 12 - 16 from 8:30 until 12:00Age 4 (by August 1st) through 6th grade. Additionalinformation please contact Amy Lee 934-0839, Dawn Hein923-6352, Deanna McDunn 922-9459 orAmy Wiess 922-0887.Registration can be completed at the School or ParishOffice by June 25. $15/child or $40/family of 3 or more.Virtus TrainingAugust 21st from 9:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.Call Candi Ally at 836-8610 ext 311 to register.If you are interested in volunteering in theReligious Education Program as aCatechist, Hall Monitor and / or Substituteplease call Mrs. Sandi Morgan at836-8610 ext. 332 for more information.Catechists are needed on the followingdays and grades :WEDNESDAYKindergartenSecond GradeFourth Grade(2 openings)Fifth Grade(2 openingsSixth Grade(2 openings)Seventh GradeTHURSDAYFourth GradeFifth Grade(2 openings)Seventh GradeEighth Grade(2 openings)STM Moms’ GroupThe St. Thomas More Moms’Group will be meeting for playdates the first and third Tuesdaysof the month throughout thesummer. We also have somesocial events planned. Pleasecontact the group secretary atstmmomsgroup@yahoo.comfor more information.We look forward to seeing you.Senior Citizens’ ClubChange of Date!!!All who have reservations for the Christmas musical nextNovember at The Performing Arts in Munster have beennotified of a change of date. The musical was sold out soquickly that we had to take a different date.We will attend the musical, “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot LikeChristmas” on November 11 th . Yes, November is a long wayoff but our Seniors are such a “busy” group and we want tomake sure everyone has a corrected calendar for themselves.What better way to set the mood for the holidays? Thank you forunderstanding.St. Thomas MoreVacation Bible SchoolCome join the fun at SonQuest Rainforest VBSImportant Registration Information:We are still accepting registrations for the fall 2010-2011school sessions. In an attempt to continue our lower tuitionrates we are requesting early registration and full tuitionpayment at registration. If you are unable to pay the fulltuition you may set up a payment plan.• Tuition has now increased (after June 1, 2010) to$105.00 for the first student and $25.00 for eachadditional member• There is a Sacramental fee of $5.00 for First Penance andFirst Holy Communion and a $25.00 Confirmation fee.A Roman Catholic baptismal certificate is required withregistration for all new students.Registration will not be accepted without a baptismal certificate.Religious Education Office: (219) 836-8610Sandi Morgan —Director of Religious EducationLast Week to Register—Don’t Miss Out!!!Registration Deadline is Friday, June 25th.Please register at the Parish Office.Registration forms can be found on theChurch website:www.stm-church.comFor additionalinformation, please contact:Dawn Hein at 923-6352Amy Lee at 934-0839Deanna McDunn at 922-9459 orAmy Wiess at 922-0887Page 9

June 23-27, 2010When PurchasedBefore June 20, 2010When PurchasedJune 21-27, 2010Name___________________________________________________________Address___________________________________________________City_________________________ State_______ Zip_____________Phone_____________________________________________________CREDIT CARD INFORMATION:□ Visa □ MasterCardName on Card_______________________________________________Billing Address______________________________________________City_________________________ State_______ Zip_____________Credit Card #______________________________ Exp. Date________Signature___________________________________________________Pass #1 for (Name)______________________________________Pass #2 for (Name)______________________________________Pass # 3 for (Name)______________________________________Pass #4 for (Name)______________________________________# of Additional Passes____________________________________MegaPasses arenon-transferable,non-replaceable, andnon-refundable.CASH ONLY after pre-salecut-off date : June 20, 2010Total # of Passes__________X ($ Amount)_________Total Amount Enclosed_________Make checks payable to: St. Thomas More FestivalMail to: 8501 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321or drop off at the Parish Office.Passes can be picked-up at the St. Thomas More Fun Days. Rider must be present at time of pick-up with either their photo ID or the purchasing adult with photo ID.Page 10

A Father’s Day RemembranceAlbizati, John*Alikpala, Celso*Anglin, CurtBabusch, Sr., Joseph*Banik, Jr., Mike*Baranowski, RandyBates, Sr., Donald E.*Benedict, John F.Benedict, Moses*Bevil, JerryBialas, RonaldBondora, Rudolph*Boy Scout FathersBoyan, GregoryBraun, MarkBrowne, J. D.*Buczkowski, John*Bui, Sau V.*Buksa, DanBuksa, John*Buono, ChrisBuono, MarianoBurkat, Sr., Eugene*Busse, Clarence*Cichy, Stephen*Cranford, David*Cub Scout FathersCummings, Robert*Dalla Costa, Ernie*Dalla Costa, MarkDarrow, KenDarrow, Stephen*Dato, JoeDeasy, RaymondDevoy, Pat*Devoy, William*Diaz, TomDonovan, BrianDonovan, Edward*Dudek, Leo J.*Dumaresq, AdamFiello, Tony*Florek, EugeneFriday, JoshFrigo, RaymondFrigo, Rudolph*Galvan, RodolfoGalvan, RonieGauger, Leroy*Gonzales, JoelGonzalez, RichGralewski, Albert*Gralewski, HowardGralewski, MarkGralewski, Stanley*Gunia, AnthonyGunia, JohnGunia, KenGunia, Sr., John*Guzman, LiborioHaase, Harold*Hennberry, James*Herr, TimHerson, Rodger J.Hines, JamesHines, RobertHoly, Fr. RickHuseman, BrianHuseman, JamesHuseman, LeoJanusonis, JosephJanusonis, Joseph J.Janusonis, Joseph*Jurkash, AnthonyJurkash, JohnJurkash, MichaelJurkash, WilliamJustynski, Joseph A.*Kaspar, RobertKinser, DavidKlein, Louis M.*Klein, Sr., James L.Klyczek, John B.Klyczek, John D.*Kochis, RustyKochis, Sr., George*Kohler, CarlKohnke, William A.*Kovach, Michael*Kralik, JohnKristin, Steven*Kruk, John*Kula, Joseph*Kunas, MarkKunas, MikeKurek, HarryKurek, Stanley*Lail, JasonLarson, PaulLauff, Francis*LaVigne, James*LaVigne, Jr., William*LaVigne, Robert*LaVigne, Sr., William*Licheniak, Stanley*Losinski, Frank*Page 11

Madura, Jacob*Maloney, PatrickMarmalejo, JamesMartinelli, MikeMcConnell, OtisMcDunn, William K.Dinh, Donald A.McGrath, Ralph*McKechnie, MarkMcKechnie, Sr., ToddMcLaughlin, JamesMihalov, John*Mikolajczyk, EugeneMikolanis, Francis*Mikolanis, JasonMonastyrski, Paul*Moran, Cyril*Mueller, Raymond*Nordyke, ChetNosich, JackNosich, Michael*Noworyta, DonNowosinski, Walter*O’Connor, KevinO’Connor, Thomas J.O’Drobinak, Jr., JosephO’Drobinak, KevinO’Drobinak, Sr., Joseph*O’Shea, MichaelOblon, Joseph*Oganovich, RobertOpach, Stanley*Ospalski, Bernard F.*Pacanowski, SylvesterPerz, DennisPerz, Frank*Perz, JeffreyPerz, Josef*Pietraszak, MarkPietraszak, MichaelPietraszak, Thaddeus*Piniak, DavidPiniak, Joe*Pondusa, Andrew*Porras, JosePorras, Sr., Antonio*Porras, SylvesterPukoszek, Frank A.Pukoszek, Frank*Pukoszek, Walter*Puplava, Albert*Pustek, Stephen*Pustek, SteveRamaswamy, C.Rich, Francis M.*Rich, PeterRippey, Basil*Rippey, MichaelRossi, Joseph*Rousseau, Stephen*Rybicki, Jr., JohnRybicki, Sr., John*Sajn, BrankoSajn, MichaelSarwacinski, Josef*Schreiner, JimScully, ThomasSerafin, Joseph*Shah, KunalShaver, FrankShaver, Sr., William R.Shaver, TerrySkorupa, Rudolph*Slazyk, RoySlosser, DaleSmentkowski, Florian*Smiley, Edward S.Smiley, Edward*Smiley, MichaelSniff, JamesSniff, Ralph*Sokolowski, Paul*Soltwedel, Kenneth*Speranza, Bernard*Speranza, MichaelSpudic, John B.*Starzak, LeoStok, GaryStok, GregStok, John F.*Stok, John L.Storch, SteveStorino, FrankSus, Sr., JosephSuter, LarrySylvester, RonaldSzymanski, CharlesSzymanski, Edward*Szymanski, JamesSzymanski, SigmundTabion, Leonardo*Tabion, NapoleonTan, EduardoTeliga, Martin*Tolin, Richard O.*Tolin, RickToney, KentTrelinski, Sr., DennisTrelinski, William*Turley, RoscoeWisniewski, BillWisniewski, Sigmund “Ziggy”*Wohler, C. William*Wohler, Jr., Robert F.*Wohler, Sr., Robert F.*Wojcinski, Richard*Wolak, MichaelWolak, PaulWolak, Sam*Wolak, Sr., EdWood, George*Wyherek, Bill*Yadron, Fr. MichaelZabrecky, GregoryZabrecky, James*Zawada, DaveZawada, Val*Zurawiec, Richard W.*Zurawski, DanielZurawski, Walter F.**DeceasedPage 12