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SAINT THOMAS MORE Roman Catholic Church

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 31, 2005

Mission Statement With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through Sacred Scripture and

Tradition, the Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes all to join us on our journey in faith and celebration as we 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.

DIOCESAN EUCHARISTIC DAY Pope John Paul II, promulgated his apostolic letter Mane Nobiscum Domine—Stay With Us Lord to mark the beginning of the Year of the Eucharist, which is from October 2004 to October 2005. Bishop Melczek and the members of the Priest Council have designated September 24th as the Diocesan Eucharistic Day in celebration of the Year of the Eucharist. The event will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Angels and will begin at 9:00 am with a Eucharistic Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Melczek.

Keynote Speakers

Morning Session—Fr. Ron Lewinski, former Director of the Office of Worship, Archdiocese of Chicago and Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Mundelein Topic: “Eucharist as Sacrament and Mystery of Light”

Afternoon Session—Mary Frances Reza, Liturgical Consultant, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, NM Topic: “Eucharist ‘communion’ and Mission”

Fr. Gilberto Gonzalez, O.F.M.—Professor of Spirituality, Catholic Theological Union at Chicago ~ Father will give both talks in Spanish for the non-English speaking attendees.

Time will be provided for Eucharistic Adoration. Lunch will be available for $5.00. ALL PARISHIONERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

Sacramental Information Confessions Saturdays ................................................................ 3:30-5:00 p.m. First Friday ..............................1/2 hour before the 6:30 a.m. Mass Baptisms .............................. First and Third Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Pre Baptism Class .....................................2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Parents must call the Parish Office to schedule class and/or Baptism. Marriage ............... Contact a priest at least six months in advance

Communion calls and visits to Hospitals and Homebound. Call Parish Office for Sacraments at hospital or at home.

Welcome to St. Thomas More Parish . . .

Pastoral Staff Pastor ........................................ Reverend Michael J. Yadron; Ext. 312

[email protected] Associate Pastor .....................Reverend Michael J. Hoffman; Ext. 314 Pastoral Associate ............................. Mr. Mark T. Kurowski; Ext. 313 Deacons ...........................................................Rev. Mr. Leo J. Gajardo ................................................................................. Mr. Joseph Stodola ..............................................................................Dr. Napoleon Tabion Director of Development ................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care .................................Deacon Napoleon Tabion; Ext. 315 Dir. Religious Formation ... Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332

Parish Office Staff Office Hours:M-F 8:00 ~ 8:00 / Sat. 8:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. Web Site www.stm-church.com E-mail address is: [email protected] Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax ........... 836-9185 Bulletin Editor ............................................. Mrs. Candy Ally; Ext. 311 E-mail address for bulletin is: [email protected] Bookkeeper .........................................Mrs. Barbara Gondeck Ext. 307 Daytime Receptionist .................................Mrs. Susan Strain; Ext. 310 Evening Receptionist ..............................Ms. Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310

Pastoral Ministries Circle of Prayer .........................................Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002 Environment & Art ...........................................Jo Ann Long 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers ...................................Mr. Jerry Reach 322-5754 Hospitality Ministry .........................................Jim D’Orazio 838-9343 Lectors .................................................Paulette Paquette 708-895-7646 Music Ministry ......................Ms. Angie Lorandos 836-8610, Ext. 338 Nursery ................................................... Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 Organist ........................................................................Mr. John Clodig St. Vincent dePaul ........................... Mrs. Sharon Marmalejo 836-8610 SVDP Youth Conference ............................ Lisa Krismanick 836-8610 Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-7262

Pastoral Council Joanne Blaesing ............................................................... David Kapala Allen Blocher ...............................................................Nancy Klawitter Wendy Depa ............................................................Kaaren A. Mashura Jim D’Orazio ................................................................ Marilyn J. Pajor Patrick Feeney ................................................................... Lynn Tabion Jorge Fernandez ....................................................................Jane Teller

St. Thomas More School Pre-School through 8th Grade Office Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. School web site ~ www.stm-school.com School Phone .......... 836-9151 School Fax .......................... 836-0982 Principal ................................................ Mrs. Stacey Atwood; Ext. 322 Dir. of Religious Formation ....Sr. Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332 School Administrative Assistant ........ Ms. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate ...Ms. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 329 Dir. of Student Special Services .................. Ms. Tina Boyle; Ext. 323 Home & School Association. ......................... Suzanne Lusk 972-9639 Parish & School Offices Associate ...........Ms. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339

St. Thomas More Religious Formation Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade Office Hours:M-F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Formation Phone ............................................................................. 836-8610 Director .......................................Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332 Administrative Assistant ..................................Mrs. Audrey Frigo; Ext. 336 Grades K through 8 ~ Wed. & Thurs. 4:30 ~ 6:00 p.m.

Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education ...................Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext 332 Parish Life ........................................................................ Ms. Jean Thornton Peace & Social Justice ....................................................Ms. Barbara Shaver Spirituality & Worship ..................................................... Ms. Joyce Stodola Stewardship ..........................................................................Mr. Cal Bellamy

Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ...............................................Ruth Banas 836-5387 Elizabeth Ministry ..................................................Kathy Espiritu 924-9212 Holy Name Society .............................................Kevin Cloghessy 934-0601 Senior Citizens ................................................Eleanore Schveiger 836-2025 Respect Life ..............................................................Alice Wohler 836-5337 Knights of Columbus ...................................................... Hal Lusk 972-9639 Blue Army ....................................................Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Finance .................................................................. Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Planned Giving .......................................................................Ken Krupinski Building Maintenance ..................................................... Bob Ray 924-6472 Boy Scouts .................................................................. Paul Taylor 922-1473 Cub Scouts ..................................................................Curt Anglin 844-2178 Girl Scouts .............................................................. Jane Surd 708-418-0910 Catering/Hall Rental ..........................................Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539 Mom’s Group ...............................................................Dawn Hein 923-6352 Ushers Club ...........................................................Jim Marmalejo 836-8607 Youth Group ............................................................ Pam Ratajack 923-2031

Cornerstone Center 8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321 Phone 836-2660 Fax 836-2655

New Parishioner Registration To make it as convenient as possible for you, new parishioners may register at any time in the Parish Office.

New Parishioner Orientation New parishioners are invited to attend a New Parishioner Orienta-tion at 9:00 a.m. in the Solar Room on the last Sunday of every month. If you have not yet registered and want more information about our parish, you are welcome to attend the orientation.

St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana

Mary M. O’Brien

Philomena Mc Cormick

Monday, August 1 8:30 am R. Fink, J. Ratajack Tuesday, August 2 8:30 am Ky. & Ke. O’Brien Devotions 6:30 pm Q. Cloghessy, J. Kusiak, D. Ancich Wednesday, August 3 8:30 am J. Matz, A. McDevitt Thursday, August 4 8:30 am B. Meyer, K. Nadratowski Friday, August 5 8:30 am C. Wadlow, S. Whelan Holy Hour 7:00 pm M. McIntyre, B. Burke Saturday, August 6 8:30 am B. & E. O’Neill 5:30 pm A. Gonzalez, E. Jachna, A. Jurich, D. Kretz, T. Klawitter Sunday, August 7 6:30 am A. Perz, J. Krismanick, B. Lopez 8:00 am J. Biscan, M. Blocher, B. Burke, A. & M. Flores 10:00 am M. Beary, H. Bolanowski, M. Boyd, K. Murad C. Speranza 12:00 noon B., R. & P. Heuer

SUNDAY, July 31 ~ Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Charles Pankey (Ann.) by Wife Donna & Sons & Family 10:00 am William Dorcey McDunn by Mr. & Mrs. William K. McDunn 12:00 pm Albin & Anna Werbicki by Dorothy Jones MONDAY, August 1 ~ St. Alphonsus Liguori 6:30 am Intention of Julia Lyle by the Lyle Family 8:30 am Adam Gawlikowski by Glen & Virginia Hale TUESDAY, August 2 ~ St. Eusebius of Vercelli, St. Peter Julian Eymard 6:30 am Austin Hoff (Ann.) by Dr. & Mrs. Marco A. Lona 8:30 am Barbara & Ken Hein by Connie Polito & Family 10:00 am Mildred Palmer by STM Altar & Rosary Society (Mass at Med-Inn Cafeteria, Group 4) WEDNESDAY, August 3 6:30 am Rose Gnanamuthu (Ann.) by Ronnie & Xavier Roche 8:30 am Isabelle Modjeski (Ann.) by Family THURSDAY, August 4 ~ St. John Mary Vianney 6:30 am Steven Pruznak by Daughters 8:30 am Michael Kovach by Family FRIDAY, August 5 ~ Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome ~ First Friday 6:30 am Chester Dominik (Ann.) by Wife & Family 8:30 am Sr. Mary Olympia by Gasiorek Family SATURDAY, August 6 ~ Transfiguration of the Lord ~ First Saturday 8:30 am John Zato (Ann.) by John & Claudia Pellar 2:00 pm Wysocki/Burke Nuptials 5:30 pm Deceased Members of H.P. Schumacher Family by Peter Murphy SUNDAY, August 7 ~ Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Francis Thiel by Wife Margaret 10:00 am John & Justina Cech by Daughter Mary Cech Manchak 12:00 pm Frances Budnyk (Ann.) by Bernard & Helen Charlet

CELEBRANTS Saturday, August 6 5:30 pm Father Mike Yadron Sunday, August 7 6:30 am Father Mike Yadron 8:00 am Father Mike Yadron 10:00 am Father Michael Hoffman 12:00 noon Father Michael Hoffman

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 31, 2005


III Christina Wysocki & Brodrick Burke III Michael Baniak & Anna Andrekanic

SUNDAY, July 31 Coffee & Rolls after 8:00 & 10:00 am Masses hosted by K of C MONDAY, August 1 MARKET DAY PICK-UP ~ GYM ~ 5:00 - 6:00 PM ATHLETICS WORKING 7:00 pm Adult Ed ~ Fr. Mike ~ Solar Room 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel TUESDAY, August 2 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel WEDNESDAY, August 3 THURSDAY, August 4 FRIDAY, August 5 7:00 pm Holy Hour For Vocations ~ Church SATURDAY, August 6 SUNDAY, August 7

P lease pray for the sick of our parish....

James Grunewald Virginia Hale Amy Hayes Marie Henke Evelyn Hennes Theresa Hester Ray Humpfer Elizabeth Jacob Marian Johnson Jo Jusko Joseph Justynski Debbie Kaczka Madeline Kent Peter Klobuchar Janet Knight Helen Krull Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Lois Kus Irene Kwiecien Janice Leuser Maria Lovell Horace Lyle Julia Lyle Dale Madsen Gregory Mahoney Kathryn McBride Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Olga Mihalo Clarence Miller William Modrock Gerald Moran Robert Mudroncik

Ray Mueller Emily Mysliwy Jean Narvid John Narvid Steven Nowaczyk Valerie O’Donnell Kathy Orange Audrey Ostroff Marcella Paluch Marciala Perez Gertrude Peters Johanna Petruch Elizabeth Pilones Bernice Rybicki Ann Sardella Mary Sarnowski Jean Schultz Mary Ann Sejda Grace Sheridan Ed Sidor Irene Simon Wallace Skierge Joseph M. Smelko Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Madeleine Vranken Adele Wall Sally Walters Tammy Wollersheim Lucille Wonnell James Zabrecky

Santa Agnello Deborah Ancich Rudolph Asanovich Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio Irene Baker Maxine Bellamy Tom Bernacki Michael Boston Alvina Brazina Stephany Burney Mary Burosh Dorothy Campbell James Campbell Richard Carlson Carol Carollo Mary “Pat” Casey Jacqueline Morrow Christian Frank Coman Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain Marian Dale Joanne Ellison John Fetzko Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Andrea Garritano William Garzinski Joseph Gasiorek James Gaskey Dorothy Gillespie Marguerite Grothouse

Readings for the Week of July 31, 2005 Sunday: Is 55:1-3/ Rom 8:35, 37-39/ Mt 14:13-21 Monday: Nm 11:4b-15/ Mt 14:22-36 Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13/ Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25-14:1, 26-29a, 34-35/ Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Nm 20:1-13/ Mt 16:13-23 Friday: Dt 4:32-40/ Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/ 2 Pt 1:16-19/ Mt 17:1-9 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

At the parish picnic, parents were always on the lookout for their kids, making sure they were safe, fed, clean, and well-behaved. Even in a crowd, parents seemed to know exactly where their children were. Without a second thought or any effort, they could anticipate to the moment when their kids would be hungry or tired or ready to go home. Parents loved their children and knew them well. Jesus’ concern for the people was like that of a parent. He himself was tired and he went to a deserted place, but the people followed him. He took pity on them and began to give them what they needed: His message of God’s love. He knew they were tired and hungry and he wanted to give them food and rest. Like a good parent, he took care of them and gave them all he could give. God will never abandon us. He will never forget us. His love is so great the he gives us himself for food, his life for our sins, and his blood for our salvation. Without a second thought, God empties himself so that we are filled with all that is good and holy. God’s love conquers all sin and doubt and raises us up to him. He knows us and loves us well.

STM Band pictures are in and can now be picked up in the school office.

The Pastor’s Page July 31, 2005 “YOU THINK IT’S HOT IN HERE?”

God love him. Whenever it gets ferociously hot, my memories usually take me back to my younger days growing up in Griffith and attending St. Mary Church. Our pastor at the time was Msgr. Leo P. Hildebrandt. Many of you, I know, knew him. Now for those of you who may not know, St. Mary Church in Griffith, for the longest time, was not air conditioned. That was a source of consternation for many of us. It made it even worse since, running the length of both sides of the church, there were rows of evergreens. Those bushes, while delightful to look at, were a source of shade for that dreaded pest, the mosquito. Since it was so hot during late spring, summer, and early fall, the church windows and doors would be open during Masses. We would not only swelter in the heat and stick to the varnished pews, but the blood-letting by the mosquitoes would be followed by a night and day of scratching. One of Monsignor’s themes at this time was: “You think it’s hot in here? What do you think hell must be like. If you don’t like it now, better be good so that you don’t end up there!” I do not like heat. Heat and humidity are definitely not my friends! But they do take me back to Msgr. Hildebrandt’s caution to behave, to be good. What things — or people — remind you that you definitely want to avoid that place of eternal punishment and, instead, live with God in Heaven? Think about it. About them. And put their reminders into practice. Do good. Avoid evil. Encourage others to do good. Go to confession on a regular basis. [Hey folks: “regular basis” really means once a month or so (remember, confession is a great source for grace!) and not once every other year or so.] Together we are on the way to the Kingdom. With God’s grace, may we realize our greatest dream — eternity with Him!

THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS If you look at the last four pages of our parish bulletin, you will see the people and businesses that make it possible for us to publish our weekly bulletin. Now that you know that, take another look at the last four pages. Look good. Do you need anything that our advertisers have to offer? Kindly patronize their businesses as a way to say to say “thank you” for their generous support. I am sure they would appreciate it. Thank you sponsors!

Priests and deacons have served the Diocese of Gary for a number of years now. Others have served in the territory that is now the Diocese of Gary. Please pray for those men who have been called to God and whose anniversaries of death are this week: July 31: Bishop John F. Noll (1956) August 1: Rev. John Popa (1989) August 2: Rev. Robert l. Mayhew (1970) August 6: Msgr. John P. Biernacki (1960) Rev. James W. Koons (1998)

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A man walked into the street and managed to get a taxi immediately. He got into the taxi, and the cabbie said, "Perfect timing. You're just like Dennis." The passenger said, "Who?" "Dennis Glickman," said the cabbie. "There's a guy who did everything right. Like my coming along when you needed a cab. It would have happened like that to Dennis every single time." "There are always a few clouds over everybody," said the passenger. "Not Dennis," said the cabbie. "He was a terrific athlete. He could have gone on the pro tour in tennis. He could golf with the pros. He sang like an opera baritone and danced like a Broadway star and you should have heard him play the piano." "Sounds like he was something, huh?" said the passenger. The cabbie went on to say, "He had a memory like a computer. Could remember everybody's birthday. He knew all about wine, which foods to order and which fork to eat them with. He could fix anything. Not like me. I change a fuse, and the whole neighborhood blacks out." "Wow, he's some kind a guy, eh?" said the passenger. "He always knew the quickest way to go in traffic and avoid traffic jams, not like me, I always seem to get into them." "Mmm, not many like that around," said the passenger. "And he knew how to treat a woman and make her feel good and never answer her back even if she was in the wrong; and his clothing was always immaculate, shoes highly polished, too." "An amazing fellow," said the passenger. "How did you meet him?" "Well, I never actually met Dennis," said the cabbie. "Then how do you know so much about him?" inquired the passenger. At that, the cabbie sighed deeply and answered, "I married his widow."


Egbaoghene & Edeoghene children of Kenneth & Evelyn Gbagi

Sacrificial Offering for July 24, 2005

Adults $20,980.86 Loose $1,017.70 Children $46.06 TOTAL $22,044.62

Thank you for your generosity!

The way you dress, speak, and act says a lot about your character. A message from the Respect Life Committee

STM Peace and Social Justice Migrant Ministry

Join us in celebrating a multi-cultural Mass

with the Migrant Workers.

DATE: Sunday, August 7, 2005 TIME: 4:00 PM Place: John Little Farm 14315 Belshaw Rd. Lowell, IN Celebrant: Bishop Dale J. Melczek Fr. Eduardo Malagon Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share during the pot luck dinner after Mass and also bring a lawn chair for your own use during the Mass and dinner.

Those who would like to help with set-up can meet at the south parking lot of St. Thomas More. We will leave at 1:30 pm sharp.

Maps are available at all church entrances or the parish office.

For more information see the bulletin board case at the front vestibule of the church or call Lynn Tabion at 972-3719.

The prayer that follows is one of my favorites. Please send in one of your favorite prayers to share with others.

Either drop off at the office to the attention of Noreen or e-mail to

[email protected]

PRAYER BY

ARCHBISHOP OSCAR ROMERO

It helps, now and then, to step back and take the long view. The Kingdom is not only beyond our efforts,

it is beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God’s work.

Nothing we do is complete, which is another way of saying that the Kingdom always lies beyond us.

No statement says all that should be said. No prayer fully expresses our faith.

No confession brings perfection. No pastoral visit bring wholeness.

No program accomplishes the church’s mission. No set of goals and objectives includes everything.

This is what we are about. We plant the seeds that one day will grow.

We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise.

We lay foundations that will need further development. We provide yeast that produces effects far beyond our capabilities.

We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that.

This enables us to do something and to do it very well. It may be incomplete,

but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord’s grace to enter

and do the rest.

We may never see the end results, but that is the difference

between the master builder and the worker. We are workers, not master builders,

ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future that is not our own.

Amen.

We are all equally responsible to make sure that we have priests in the future. They are our keys to heaven. Won’t you come and pray with us?

May 8, 2005

July 31, 2005

SPANISH TEACHER NEEDED

Part time Spanish teacher needed (15 hours per week) to teach middle school. IN certi-fication required.

Send resume to:

[email protected] For more information contact Jennifer at 836-9151 ext. 328.

The Genesius Theatre Guild presents:

HONK!

A musical retelling of the ugly duckling story, great for the family, and starring our very own David Arroyo as Ugly! Two alumni—Russell Gonzalez and Johnathan Alexander as well as current St. Thomas More student, Erin Lomeli, are also in the cast. Music direction will be by Angie Lorandos!

Show dates are July 30th at 8:00 p.m. & July 31st at 3:00 p.m.

The show will be held at:

First United Methodist Church 6635 Hohman Avenue, Hammond

For reservations call toll free 877-724-7715

S.O.S. (Save Our Subscriptions)

This September, we will be conducting our annual magazine subscription fund-raiser to help reduce tuition and support our school.

We ask that you save your subscription (s) for our program. Renewal orders will simply extend current subscriptions, unless the renewal has expired. By ordering through our program, you will be eligible to receive discounted magazine pricing!

Remember—find a great deal on your magazines and help St. Thomas More School all at the same time. Thanks for your support!!

1st Day of School August 19th!

It’s hard to believe but school will be back in session in less than one month! Several dates for you to remember: August 1st. - The first draw for two-time payments and all one-time payments must be received in order to receive the discount. August 6th or August 20th.—10 payment draws will begin. August 19th.—1st day of school. Other items:

If you have not turned in your 2005-2006 tuition con-tract and forms, please do so immediately or your child will lose their homeroom assignment. Statements will be mailed home soon. Don’t forget to complete the summer reading and the summer packets. Supply lists are on Edline. Remember to notify the school office of any address or banking changes.


St. Thomas More Church 8501 Calumet Avenue Munster, IN 46321

RELIGIOUS FORMATION PROGRAM 2005-2006 REGISTRATION ______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ FATHER MOTHER ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ MAILING ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP CITY, ZIP, STATE ________________________ _____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ HOME PHONE WORK OR CELL PHONE HOME PHONE WORK OR CELL PHONE _____________________________________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT PHONE _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ FAMILY DOCTOR PHONE FAMILY DENTIST PHONE _______ Wednesday 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. ________Thursday 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

STUDENT NAME (FIRST & LAST)

SEX

DATE OF

BIRTH

GRADE 2005-06

PARISH OF BAPTISM

SACRAMENTS RECEIVED Recon- Com- Confir- ciliation munion mation

FOR GRADES 2 – 8: DID YOUR CHILD ATTEND OUR PROGRAM LAST YEAR? ________________________ IF NO, WHERE DID YOUR CHILD ATTEND? __________________________________________________________ DO ANY OF YOUR CHILDREN HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS? __________________ (If yes, please list on other side.) I CAN HELP BY BEING A: TEACHER _____ SUBSTITUTE _____ MONITOR ______ STM PARISHIONER: YES NO

STM PARISHIONERS: NON-PARISHIONERS: GRADES K-8 : $80.00/STUDENT GRADES K-8: $155.00/STUDENT $25.00/ADDITIONAL STUDENT $ 55.00/ADDITIONAL STUDENT

$25.00 deposit per family due with registration (deposit applied toward tuition) Make checks payable to: St. Thomas More Church 8501 Calumet Avenue

Munster, IN 46321

Office Use: Tuition $_____________

Deposit paid $ ____________

Balance due $_____________

Date: $_____________

Check # $ _____________

St Vincent de Paul Youth

SVDP Youth Conference is sponsoring a School Supply Drive for needy children in the region. Please leave donations in

the St. Vincent de Paul boxes in the vestibules. (August 14 - September 4) Thank You! Next service activities are: Nazareth Home ~ Cuddle the babies ~ Sat., August 6, 11:00 am to 1 pm ~ East Chicago Migrant Mass ~ Sing and help with Mass ~ Sun. Aug. 7, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm ~ John Little Farm, Lowell For more information, please call Joy at 838.4104.

Religious Formation

"Lord Jesus Christ, you satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts and you feed us with the finest of wheat

(Psalm 81:16). Fill me with gratitude for your blessings and give me a generous heart that I may

freely share with others what you have given to me."

Registration for 2005-2006: Registration forms are available in the Parish Office or the Religious Formation Office. Please return the form, along with a $25 deposit, as soon as possible. Mark your calendars: Aug 24/25 is the first class for 2005-2006. Catechist Meeting: There will be a catechist meeting Tuesday, August 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the Solar Room. Catechists Needed: We are in need of catechists for Wednesday or Thursday classes. Please think about helping us out. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Sr. Marilyn at 836-8610. Training will be provided.

The Youth Ministry is open to ALL high school youth.

Please join us at any meeting or event that you can or email us at:

[email protected]

Upcoming Events

Watch for details on the Habitat House Landscaping.

Have a great summer! See you in September!

Please contact Pam Ratajack at

923-2031 with any questions.

STM - YOUTH MINISTRY CORNE R

If you have not, you still can contact your Senators about choosing Supreme Court Justices according to their qualifications--the better way--not by political views (such as Roe vs. Wade). Cards are available in all the vestibules.

GREETERS

Saturday, 5:30 pm Dorothy & Rob Mangus Chapel Entrance Alicia & Martin Ortiz Choir Entrance Sunday, 6:30 am Janice Holka Main Entrance Marilyn Ciric Chapel Entrance Sunday, 8:00 am Jan & Jon Mogle Main Entrance Marge Szafranski Chapel Entrance Bev & Sam Maravilla Choir Entrance Sunday, 10:00 am Ann & Jim D’Orazio Main Entrance Joan Mucha & Jean Gogolak Chapel Entrance Sunday, 12:00 noon Joyce Stodola Main Entrance

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