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Celebrating 2023 Faith • Academics • Service • Leadership
St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
Mission Statement : The Roman Catholic Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes and invites
every person to join us on our journey in faith and celebration. With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through
Sacred 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 Staff Sacramental Information
Pastor ........................ Reverend Michael J. Yadron, KCHS; Ext. 2312 Confessions
myadron@stm-church.com Saturdays ............................................................. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Senior Deacons .....................................................David Kapala, KHS First Friday .............…………..1/2 hour before the 6:30 a.m. Mass
.................................................................. Dr. Napoleon Tabion, OFS Baptisms ............................... First and Third Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
Deacon ................................................................Joseph Stodola, KHS Parents must be registered parishioners and regularly
Director of Finance ...................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 attending at least six months before the Baptism. At least
Pastoral Care Coordinator ...... Deacon David Kapala, KHS; Ext. 2315 one of the godparents must be a practicing Catholic.
Director of Music ................................... Angie Van Manen; Ext. 2338 Pre-Baptism Class .....................................2nd Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
Director of Religious Education ................... Emily Hackett; Ext. 2232 Parents must call the Parish Office to schedule class and/or Baptism.
Marriage .............. Must be a registered, practicing member of the
parish at least six months before beginning the six month
St. Thomas More Parish Website: www.stm-church.com preparation program for marriage.
Communion calls and visits to Hospitals and Homebound:
Call the Parish Office for Sacraments at hospital or at home.
Parish Office Staff
Hours: Mon-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm • Saturday 9:00 am –Noon
Email address.................................. parish.office@stm-church.com
New Parishioner Registration
Email address for bulletin...................... bulletin@stm-church.com To make it as convenient as possible for you,
Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax .................... 836-9185 new parishioners may register at any time in the
Bulletin Editor ................................................... Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Parish Office.
Daytime Receptionist ............................................................ Ext. 2300 Stop in during the day, or take advantage of our
Evening Receptionist............................................................ .Ext. 2300 convenient Saturday office hours.
Building Maintenance…………..Mike Popovich 836-8610, Ext. 2313
Custodial Supervisor……………..….Kim Smith 836-8610, Ext. 2331
St. Thomas More Religious Education
Pastoral Ministries Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Environment & Art ...................................... Helen Jaworski 836-8610 Office Hours:
Eucharistic Ministers ...................................... James Kaspar 836-8610 Monday, Tuesday & Friday — 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hospitality/Greeters ................................... Vicky Odegaard 322-6391 Wednesday & Thursday — 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Lectors .............................................................Richard Gard 836-8610 Religious Education Phone ........................................................... 836-8610
Nursery .................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 Director ................................................................ Emily Hackett; Ext. 2232
St. Vincent de Paul ................................... Terry Oprinovich 836-8610 Administrative Assistant .................................. Cindy McMahon; Ext. 2236
Vocations Committee ............................................................ 836-8610 Grades K through 8 • Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
2022-2023 Pastoral Council Members Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons
Julius Ballanco .................................... Bernadine Barrett, Chairperson Formation/Education ............................................................. Allen Blocher
Carolyn Cenko............................................................... Leslie Dernulc Parish Life......................................................................... Elaine Herrmann
Debra Harker ............................................................... Christi Kordeck Peace & Social Justice ................................................................ Mari Casas
Katie Kordeck .............................................................. Paul Liszewski Spirituality & Worship....................................................... Kaaren Mashura
Eric Miller .......................................................................... Jean Nanos Stewardship ..........................................................................Paul Liszewski
Joe Peters........................................................................ Daniel Straka
St. Thomas More School Parish Organizations
Altar & Rosary Society ........................................ Cindy Keilman 923-9862
Preschool through 8th Grade Boy Scouts ................................................. Sergio Sanchez (773) 412-3109
Office Hours: Monday– Friday • 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Career Networking Group…………………… Jim Kaczka (219) 201-0335
Website .............................................................www.stm-school.com ...................................................... or Donna Weidenfeller (219) 688-7597
School Phone .......... 836-9151 School Fax ........................ 836-0982 Circle of Prayer…………………………………..Carolyn Cenko 741-2509
President ..................................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 carolynrealtor@sbcglobal.net
Principal ........................................ Dr. Samantha Francis; Ext. 2258 Cub Scouts ………………….Patricia Sinclair • plalessandrini@yahoo.com
School Administrative Assistant……….. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 2200 Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200
School Reception & Office Associate……Nereida Harretos; Ext. 2201 Gabriel Project………………………………... Marilyn Glennon 801-6586
School Parent Association…………… Kandace Mack (708) 415-4133 Garden Club ............................................................ Paul Mazerik 644-8409
School Admissions…………………………….. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544
Director of Development………………….… Karen Leluga; Ext. 2307 Girl Scouts ............................................................ Renee Whelan 796-6809
Business Manager…………………………… Maria Vega; Ext. 2339 Holy Name Society ........................................ Bill Burke: sbburke3@att.net
Knights of Columbus .............................................................. Chris Bedenk
......................................... wgkchrisbedenk@gmail.com or (219) 595-2470
Weis Center Respect Life ..................................................Leslie Dernulc (219)741-3739
8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321 Seniors of STM ........................................ Susan Oczkowski (219)836-8610
Phone..................................................................................... 836-2660 Ushers Club .................................................... ….Jim Marmalejo 718-8704
Please remember St. Thomas More in your Will and Estate Planning
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 29, 2023
Saturday, February 4
5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
Sunday, February 5
6:30 a.m. Carmelite Father
8:00 a.m. Carmelite Father
10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Yadron SUNDAY, January 29 — Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
6:30 am Nancy Bossi by Jim & Jackie Pietraszak
8:00 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
10:00 am Richard Mlynarski by Jim & Carol Zaczyk &
Family
12:00 pm Catherine Flynn by Family
Saturday, February 4
5:30 p.m. S. Rozmanich, J. Dye/MC ~ Alex MONDAY, January 30
6:30 am All Souls Day Intentions
Sunday, February 5 8:30 am Mario Queroz (Ann) by Family
8:00 a.m. A. & I. Tolnai/MC ~ Abi
10:00 a.m. G. & R. Santellano/MC ~ Patrick TUESDAY, January 31 — St. John Bosco
12:00 p.m. C. Aguilar & B. Ramirez 6:30 am Beverly Nyhan by Altar & Rosary Society
MC ~ Francesca 8:30 am Larry Monak (Ann) by Monak Family
WEDNESDAY, February 1
6:30 am Intention of Mr. & Mrs. Ron Stok by Dennis &
Lucy Perz
8:30 am Patrick Doran (Ann) by Terry Laciak-Doran
James Imrich
THURSDAY, February 2 — Presentation of the Lord
6:30 am Joseph Pawlak (Ann) by Family
9:00 am Carmen Garcia (Ann) by Family
Bulletin Deadlines
Printing deadlines change often, as holidays come and go. FRIDAY, February 3 — St. Blaise
To guarantee your information is included in the proper bulletin 6:30 am Bob Zurad (Ann) by Wife &Family
please submit articles at least 2 full weeks in advance to: 8:30 am Joann Long (Ann) by Marilyn Pajor
bulletin@stm-church.com.
SATURDAY, February 4
8:30 am Rufino Aquino, Sr. (Ann) by Aquino Family
5:30 pm Bob Zurad by Patrick & Yuvon Vrabel
Parish Office Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. SUNDAY, February 5 — Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to Noon 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living & Deceased
8:00 am Carolyn Smiley by Bob & Virginia Gauger
10:00 am Living & Deceased Members of Haddix Families
by Linda
12:00 pm Michael D. Madura by Dr. Moll
Stewardship
REFLECTION
Sacrificial Offerings
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2023
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.” Adult $ 23,524.00
MATTHEW 5:3 Loose $ 2,161.00
The phrase “poor in spirit” can be confusing. Automated $ 4,935.00
Think of it in this sense – poor in spirt means depending on TOTAL $ 30,620.00
God’s providence and not depending on our own self-reliance.
Being detached from earthy things (power, money, and Church in Latin America
comfort) and being attached to heavenly things $ 5,203.00
(charity, sacrifice, and mercy). Thank you for your generous
Denying ourselves from satisfying our desires and helping support of our parish.
others obtain their basic needs.
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Automated Contributions Readings: Week of January 29
As we look forward with renewed hope about the safety and
Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 (Matthew
health of our parish, area and nation, we also look forward to
5:3)/1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 5:1-12a
many more in-person activities, including church attendance.
Monday: Heb 11:32-40/Ps 31:20, 21, 22, 23, 24/Mk 5:1-20
There are many options to support our parish!
Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4/Ps 22:26b-27, 28 and 30, 31-32/Mk
1. Collection Basket at Church 5:21-43
2. Mail/Drop-Off Your Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a/Mk
Contribution: 6:1-6
Mail or drop-off at Parish Office Thursday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-
40 or 2:22-32
3. Make a Payment Online: Friday: Heb 13:1-8/Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc/Mk 6:14-29
Donate online through our parish Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6/Mk
website by using PayPal/debit/ 6:30-34
credit card: http://www.stm-church.com/. Go to “Donate” button in Next Sunday: Is 58:7-10/Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (4a)/1 Cor 2:1-5/
“Virtual Offering” section. Mt 5:13-16
Set-Up Automated Payment: Instruction/forms on parish
website: http://www.stm-church.com/
Questions? Contact Noreen Bickel: (219) 836-8610, #2330
nbickel@stm-church.com
P ray for the sick of our parish...
Dimitre Adich Amy Hayes Donna Nichols
Joshua Alvarez Dick Hemingway Maria Novak
Chiara Andrzejewksi Marie Henke Steven Nowaczyk
Doris Aurelio Elaine Herrmann Clare O’Brien
Maria Aurelio Adelina Hernandez Donna O’Connor
Pat Batchelder Bertha Birdy Hernandez Danny Ogren
Antonio Belmonte Irma Hernandez James Pancheri
Mary Berry
Michael Berry
Marisol Hernandez
Robert Hesek
Marty Pavlovic
Judith Peterson Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Michael Billedo Becky Hill Dawn Petro In my parents’ bedroom there were on the wall two photos of
Diane Bochnowski Marie Hill Johanna Petruch my mom and dad from their early adulthoods. The photo of my
Cheryl Bostrom Joan Hoess Andrew Pieczyrak
Linda Braun Sally Joy Hollingshead Elizabeth Pilones mother entranced me when I was a boy. I loved looking at it,
Bill Briney Charlotte Hunt Sylvester Porras even though I saw her in daily life. Something about that
Grace Briney Betty Ingbretson Dennis Powell picture captured her perfectly. It was an image of the joy,
Stephany Burney Joseph S. Iwan Ronald Prus
Kathleen Burns Steve Izzo Timothy Ribble wisdom, beauty, and strength that enveloped me from the start
Diane Butler Elizabeth Jacob Jackie Roach of my life. It was an icon of the woman who fed, taught, and
Dorothy Campbell Barbara Jamrose Ann Sardella encouraged me. I felt a deep pride that I came from such
James Campbell Stanley Jayjack George Sauer beauty.
Janet Cattanach Kelly Jean Marie Schultz
Jacqueline Morrow Kevin Karl Marianne Schwartz The beatitudes of Jesus are a kind of self-portrait. But it is a
Christian Dan Karulski William Schwartz strange picture. At first, the blessings of being poor, mourning,
Ursula Cichy Mark Kenney Zachery Scriff and hungering and thirsting for righteousness may seem bizarre
Loretta Clott Irene Kerps James Secviar
Joseph Clune James Klein, Sr. Jim Seul or, worse, a religious delusion.
Willie Colby Janet Knight Renee Shehan Who wants to look like that? But if we look again, we begin to
Charlotte Conn Susan Kolodziej Nick Skinner see the characteristics of Jesus’ form. He becomes poor and fills
Vincent Corsello Gregory P. Koscielski Laurie Slazyk it with his riches for us,
Mike Curtain Melvin Kostalik Karen Sliwa
Valerie Czapkowicz Crystal Kurek Deborah Stareck he weeps and mourns for us, and fills it with his joy, he hungers
Doris Dabrowski Annika LeMonier Georgianne Suto and thirsts for us to be righteous, and so satisfies us. And so on.
Sarah Dalton Chris LeMonier Florence Stevens It’s the way he appears on the cross.
Aaron Dudek Debbie LeMonier Carol Storey
Alex Eiland Nicklas LeMonier Charles Svitko Perhaps we should put on our bedroom room walls the words of
Sherlon Evans Dorothy Lesnefsky Rose Theis the beatitudes next to a crucifix of the Lord Jesus.
James Fletcher Kris Lisikiewicz Michele Thomas Then we can do what the beatitudes are designed for, to gaze at
Heriberto Flores Jo Lisiniewicz Rosemary Thomas the joy, wisdom, beauty, and strength of the one who is our
Maria Flores Edward Liskiewicz Russ Thomas
John Forde Stanley Liskiewicz Gerardo Trevino origin, and who is with us every day.
Bonnie Gabrione Maria Lovell David Trotman And little by little, we’ll start to look like him.
Rich Gagliani James Malayter Kathie Trudgian — Father John Muir
Christine Gajda Brady Martin Anthony Ubuane
Phyllis Garber Paul Martin Tony Vanden Heuvel
Andrea Garritano Carolyn McGill Raymond Vanderbok
Margaret Geary Larkin McKenzie James Wachel
Emily Gibson
Joan Glinski
Jacob Menclewicz
Jenny Mendoza
Kathy Wachel
Marilyn (Vrabel) Warda
Parish Library
Monica Gonzalez Faye Meny Mark Wein The St. Thomas More Parish Library is located
Howard Gralewski Sandi Merlo Ruth Williams at the Weis Center. Feel free to take a book (or two) home the
Margaret Gray Erin Meyer Annette Wisniewski next time you visit the Weis Center.
Susan Graff Benjamin Mikels Stephanie Wisniewski
Christine Greenberg John Mitchener Bill Wisniewski
Books are organized by topic and author’s last name. When
Mary Ellen Gullicks Andrew Moll Dick Wright finished, please return the book/s in their correct, alphabetized
Katie Kardes Hargett Thomas Mordaunt Cecilia Ziegler section for the next person.
Rosemarie Havran Genevieve Mrvan Cody Ziemkowski
Bernadine Nemeth Page 4
The Pastor’s Page
YOU WILL KNOW CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
I am a firm believer in Catholic
“You will know your vocation by the joy that it education and I believe that our
brings you. You will know. You will know when parish provides a wonderful
it’s right.” ~ Dorothy Day opportunity to learn in a faith-
I know that I have shared this before but some things are based environment.
appropriate bringing up more than once. When I taught at As we celebrate the heritage
Bishop Noll, many a student would come up to me to of our schools on Catholic
discuss his or her future. They would be wondering about Schools Week, I take this
where to go to college and about what to get involved in. opportunity to thank all those
They wondered, ultimately, what they should do with their involved in providing such a
lives. wonderful education to our
students. I thank, as well, our
When they would ask me what they should do or what parents who entrust their
should they be, I would always ask the same question: children to us.
what makes you happy? It really is that simple. Now, more than ever in years past, people have the
I am absolutely convinced that God wants us to be happy in opportunity to attend Catholic schools because of vouchers.
this life. He doesn’t want us miserable. He doesn’t want us If you have questions about our school or about receiving
frustrated. He doesn’t want us to feel or experience assistance in providing tuition for your child, feel free to
anything negative. Therefore, when we look to what we are contact us.
supposed to be doing, we need to look at what makes us To all who embrace the school’s ministry of Educating the
happy and fulfilled. whole child in the values of Jesus and Mary, God bless
you with the knowledge that you are forming our future.
This is not only important in terms of what profession we are
going to choose, it is also important in terms of what
ministry we might choose. Yes, ministry. All of us are ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
called to build up the Kingdom of God here on earth. All of A nurse, working on a pediatric surgical unit, cared for
us are called to serve one another. There are abundant many children recovering from tonsillectomies. On the
ways to go about doing that. morning of surgery, one little boy came in with a loose tooth.
The parents and child were told that the tooth would be
Some people are afraid, nervous, or skeptical about helping removed during surgery for safety’s sake, and returned to
out in ministries in the Church. They may have heard the the child for the tooth fairy.
call to go visit the sick and shut-in but they are afraid to be The child awoke, weeping quietly. With encouragement
near people who are ill. If that is the case, don’t consider from his mother, he looked under his pillow to find a dollar
that ministry. Consider something else. left by the tooth fairy. He immediately started to cry in
There are many ministries that abound in any parish and all earnest, which made his throat hurt even more. In her best
of them have an appeal to certain groups of people. Find bedside manner, the nurse put her arm around him and
the one that feels good and give it a try. The beautiful thing explained that if he would try really hard to swallow his
about the Church is that you don’t have to try one of the medicine, it would make his throat feel better.
established ministries. Maybe you want to start one. The nurse tried to comfort him, but he kept crying, saying,
“I want my tonsils back.” When she asked him why, he
Several years ago, a group of women wanted to begin a looked at her incredulously, with the widest, tear-filled blue
group who would make lap blankets and other items for the eyes she’d ever seen and said, “Well if my tooth is worth a
sick and shut-in as well as for cancer patients. The Gift of dollar, my tonsils must be worth at least five!”
Love and Warmth has made hundreds, if not thousands, of
articles by now and they are a source of companionship for
one another and comfort for those who receive their gifts.
FAITH ACTION: Ask God to point the way to
you in terms of your calling. Look to what
makes you happy and fulfilled.
PLEASE REMEMBER THEM
Please pray for the priests and deacons who
have served the Diocese of Gary so faithfully
and whose anniversaries of death are this
week:
January 29: Rev. Edward M. Boney (1971)
January 30: Rev. Joseph Zobel (1967)
Rev. Clarence Mazur (2001)
January 31: Rev. Joseph R. Niezgoda (2008)
February 2: Rev. Dennis Teles (2014)
February 3: Msgr. Francis A. Rego (1987)
February 4: Rev. Stephen J. Vrabely (1994)
Reverend John Beckmann (1996)
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Greeters for the Week
Religious 6:30 a.m. Mass
Main: Tanya Vasquez
Education 8:00 a.m. Mass
Main: Maria Rodriguez
For information about the St. Thomas More Religious 10:00 a.m. Mass
Education Program, please contact Emily Hackett at Main: Maldonado Family
(219) 836-8610 or ehackett@stm-school.com. Saturday, February 4 12:00 Noon Mass
5:30 p.m. Mass Main: Gladys Escobedo
February Schedule Main: Michelle Walker Families
1/2 Class
8/9 Class
15/16 Class Seniors of STM
22/23 No Class — Ash Wednesday
Are You 55 or Older?
Join our fun and engaging
March Schedule group of active Seniors.
+
1/2 Class You do not need to be a
8/9 Class St. Thomas More parishioner
14 Virtual Parent Meeting at 7:00 p.m. to join...anyone 55+ is
15/16 Class welcome!
22/23 Class Watch the bulletin for details.
29/30 No Class — Spring Break All Meetings: Seniors of STM
1:00 p.m. • Weis Center
Unless otherwise noted.
April Schedule
5/6 No Class — Holy Week
The Seniors of STM partners with our
12/13 Class St. Vincent de Paul Ministry here at St. Tom’s.
19/20 Class Free-will monetary donations to SVDP are
26/27 Class — Last Class for All cheerfully accepted at each meeting.
Except First Communicants Thanks for helping those in our community who need
29 8th Grade Confirmation —10:30 a.m. some extra assistance!
May Schedule Upcoming Meetings
3/4 First Communion Practice
Wednesday, February 1
All Wednesday & Thursday First Communion The Seniors of STM will hold a
students must attend both nights Business Meeting
6 First Holy Communion This Wednesday, speaker Nicole Harmon from Humane Indi-
10:00 a.m. for St. Thomas More School & ana will talk about Animal Rescue at our Seniors meeting.
Religious Education Students Rescued animals will be part of this presentation.
Come spend some time with friends and see and hear about the
good work this organization does.
Also, remember that SVDP donations are always accepted.
Donate Your Strack’s Receipts
St. Thomas More School is collecting cash register receipts from Wednesday, February 15
Stack & Van Till grocery store as part of the store’s Pizza Party
Apples for the 12:00 Noon — 3:00 p.m.
Please note the time change from our regular meetings.
Students Reservations are required for this event.
Program. Enjoy some delicious pizza and great conversation at this social
Receipts will be event. Time permitting, we'll play Bingo after the lunch.
collected until
March 31, 2023. Wednesday, March 1
Strack & Van Til is Business Meeting
generously awarding Our guest speaker will be Brenna Paneres who will dis-
educational supplies cuss “Mental Health As We Age”.
to schools, based on their This will be an interactive presentation.
submitted register receipt totals. The regular part of the business meeting will start at 1:00 p.m.
Please drop off at the Parish Office or place in the collection with the speaker to follow.
basket in a marked envelope, “Apple for the Students”. Make plans now to come to this very interesting meeting.
Thank you for your support & help.
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January 29, 2023
St. Thomas More School
Take advantage of the great, A-rated education offered at
St. Thomas More School by applying today.
Classes are expected to fill quickly, so don’t delay!
Congratulations
to the
https://tinyurl.com/mr3u3698 St. Thomas More
School 8th Grade
Girls Basketball
Team, who were
victorious in the
St. John Evangelist
Holiday
Tournament.
A well-fought final
game against
St. Mary (Crown
Point) led to the
win.
The team presented
the championship
trophy to school
principal, Dr.
Samantha Francis
last Monday.
The
St. Thomas
More School
Ballet Folklorico Dance Troupe,
now in its second year at
St. Tom’s, recently performed for
parents & friends on the
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The group performed the
next day for the school student
body, ending their performance
with an “ask a partner” for the
Mexican Hat Dance. Each dancer
picked a favorite friend, teacher or
administrator to come dance,
drawing everyone into the fun.
The dance group, now with 45+
members, was started last year by
STMS teacher, Ms. Gabriella Diaz,
and has nearly doubled in size
since its inception.
We are proud to offer this
beautiful dance opportunity and
love watching our talented
students perform.
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STM Career Live Christ Share Christ
All are invited to join our group of faithful, joyful people.
Networking Group Enhance your own faith journey by sharing your time with us.
Be inspired and deepen your love of God and one another.
80% of Jobs are Unadvertised Our next meeting:
82% of Jobs are Found Through Networking Saturday, February 11
15% Found Want Ads • 4% Create Their Job • 2% Blind resumes 9:00 a.m. at the Weis Center
Guest Speaker:
Wednesday, February 8 Deacon Joe Stodola
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
All are invited to join us!
Learn More About
Careeronestop
https://reentry.careeronestop.org
A Source for Career Exploration, Training & Jobs
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
A proud partner of the
Holy Name Society
The Holy Name Society is an organization of men of the parish
Presented by: who focus on service, spirituality, charity and social activities.
Donna Weidenfeller The men of Holy Name work to enrich their spirituality through
both religious and social activities and help support several
Guest Speakers are needed charitable & Catholic organizations/
groups.
for these upcoming meetings: If you are a male member of our
March 8 • April 12 • May 10 parish, we invite you to join us for one
or all of our upcoming meetings.
If you can share your professional expertise or insight
into navigating the current job market, Our Next Meeting:
please join us as a Guest Speaker.
Your experiences may be helpful to others looking to Monday February 20, 2023
make a job transition. 7:00 p.m. at the Weis Center
Guest Speaker:
Fr. Ted Mauch
Where: Weis Center — 8635 Calumet • Munster Topic:
When: Second Wednesday of Every Month Eucharistic Revival
Email: STMCareerGroup@gmail.com
Regular Meetings are Free! Open to All!
Time to Spend Your Gift Cards!
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Mental Health Ministry time to take advantage of deals & steals.
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Please join us and start making a difference in our community. Thank you for supporting A-rated St. Thomas More School!
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Looking for a Great Job? St. Vincent De Paul Society
Join the friendly staff at St. Thomas More! The St. Thomas More St. Vincent de Paul Society continues to
provide food & utility assistance to area families. Our thanks to
The following St. Thomas More Parish positions all who follow in Christ’s footsteps to help.
are now open and ready for the right person to
join our friendly, can-do staff! Food Pantry Needs: Please check expiration
Canned Pasta dates before donating.
Canned Beef Stew We cannot distribute expired or
Director of Finance Canned Meat near expired items.
The Director of Finance is a critical member of Canned Fish To learn more SVDP,
our leadership team, overseeing day-to-day activities of Jello Contact Terry at
St. Thomas More Parish, ensuring the organization is managed No Paper Bags Needed (219) 836-8610.
and performing efficiently and effectively.
This position reports directly to the Pastor. Your generous support helps us help many in our community.
For more details about this position, or to apply, see below.
Bookkeeper
The Bookkeeper is responsible for supporting the accounting
department by processing accounts payable, billings, deposits
and purchasing. This is a part-time position.
For more details or to apply, see below.
For more info or to apply to the Director of Finance
and Bookkeeper Positions:
For a full job description or to learn more about these positions,
please go to the church website and
click on Employment Opportunities: www.stm-church.com
Dishwasher
St. Thomas More School
This person would be responsible for collecting, sorting and
washing dishes/trays/silverware/pots & pans by utilizing a
commercial dishwasher or manual washing, as needed.
Responsibilities also include serving students/faculty/staff
during lunch periods and assisting with food preparation
along with other team members.
Hours are Monday thru Friday:
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The ideal candidate would be:
Someone who likes to work only a few hours while
their kids are in school
• Someone who possesses a ‘can do’ attitude
Altar & Rosary Society
There will be no Altar & Rosary
Someone who is willing to learn a new skill in Society meetings during
an atypical kitchen environment the months of
Come work in a friendly environment with great people and January & February 2023.
help make the lunch period for our students We will reconvene in March
exceptional! when we host our annual
To Apply for the Dishwasher Position: Chili Bingo
Please contact Patty Davids at 219-836-9151 ext. 2224 or Sunday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m.
pdavids@stm-school.com. Please watch the bulletin for
Please share if you know someone who would be details and updates coming soon.
a good fit for this position! Until then, staysafe and warm.
See you in March.
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All Are Welcome at the SJB Alpha Group Dating Retreat for Single Catholics
In the framework of a meal, video, and conversation, Alpha A Dating Retreat & Study Series for Single Catholics! FREE online
creates a space for people to consider Jesus, experience Dating Retreat with guest speaker, Fr. Robert Spitzer. Join 500 single
belonging, and be transformed by the power of God’s Spirit. Catholics from around the world with an opportunity to meet other
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mural Room like-minded, faithful singles. The 6-week study series, “Relationship
(lower level school at 1844 Lincoln Ave in Whiting) Ready: A Single Catholic’s Roadmap to Marriage” begins February
Tuesdays: F ebruary 7 & 14, 21, 28 and 6th. Topics: the meaning of love, communication, conflict
March 7, 14, 21, 28 • April 11 & 18, 2023 resolution, male/female complementarity and more. To sign up for
Free, but must register: churchparishofice@stjohnbap.org these programs, visit NationalCatholicSingles.com.
Paczki Ball Dinner/Dance Fundraiser Quinceanera Preparation Class
Join us for the 12th Annual Paczki Ball, sponsored by the Dyer Any young women planning to celebrate her Quinceanera soon are
Knights of Columbus, Council 8082 on Saturday, February 11th required to participate in a day-long formation program prior to their
from 6:00 -11:00 p.m. at Andorra Banquets, 1112 Route 41 in celebration. All families should be actively participating in Mass and
Schererville. Cash bar and family style Polish dinner followed up to date on all Sacraments before beginning the preparation. Join us
by dancing featuring E-Z Tones Polka Band. Ticket cost is $35 at St. John Bosco School, 1231 171st Place in Hammond (enter Door
per person. To purchase tickets or request additional A) on Saturday, February 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the
information, contact Ed Hebda (219) 865-6922 or via e-mail: program. Cost is $25 and includes lunch, snacks & materials. To
Edhebda8082@yahoo.com. register, contact Vickie Blackwood at (219) 844-9027 or
sjbreligion@comcast.net.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Paczki Ball
Volunteers are always needed to deliver meals in the greater Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. St. Andrew’s, 768 Lincoln
Hammond community. Contact Charlie Misovye, Avenue in Cal City. Call (708)862-4165 for info. $12 at the door.
Volunteer Manager at 219-756-3663 or Charlie@mownwi.org
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