Jesus was the embodiment of love. He desired the best for every person and gave His all for every person - St. Thomas More Church / Munster, Indiana
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Jesus was the embodiment of love. He desired the best for
every person and gave His all for every person.
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.
Associate Pastor .................. Reverend Declan McNicholas; Ext. 2314 First Friday .............…………..1/2 hour before the 6:30 a.m. Mass
dmcnicholas@stm-church.com Baptisms ............................... First and Third Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
Senior Deacon ........................................... Dr. Napoleon Tabion, OFS Parents must be registered parishioners and regularly
Senior Deacon .................................................. Daniel Zurawski, KHS attending at least six months before the Baptism. At least
Deacons .................................................................David Kapala, KHS one of the godparents must be a practicing Catholic.
............................................................................Joseph Stodola, KHS Pre-Baptism Class .....................................2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Director of Finance ...................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 Parents must call the Parish Office to schedule class and/or Baptism.
Pastoral Care Coordinator ...... Deacon David Kapala, KHS; Ext. 2315 Marriage .............. Must be a registered, practicing member of the
Director of Music ...................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 2338 parish at least six months before beginning the six month
Director of Religious Education ................... Emily Hackett; Ext. 2232 preparation program for marriage.
Communion calls and visits to Hospitals and Homebound:
St. Thomas More Parish Website: www.stm-church.com Call the Parish Office for Sacraments at hospital or at home.
Parish Office Staff New Parishioner Registration
Hours: Mon-Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm (until further notice) To make it as convenient as possible for you,
Email address ................................. parish.office@stm-church.com new parishioners may register at any time in the
Email address for bulletin...................... bulletin@stm-church.com
Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax .................... 836-9185 Parish Office.
Bulletin Editor ................................................... Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Stop in during the day, or take advantage of our
Daytime Receptionist ............................................................ Ext. 2300 convenient Saturday office hours.
Evening Receptionist ............................................................ .Ext. 2300
Building Maintenance…………..Mike Popovich 836-8610, Ext. 2313
Custodial Supervisor……………..….Kim Smith 836-8610, Ext. 2331 St. Thomas More Religious Education
Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Office Hours:
Pastoral Ministries Monday, Tuesday & Friday — 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Environment & Art...................................... Helen Jaworski 836-8610 Wednesday & Thursday — 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Ministers ........................ Deacon Dan Zurawski 742-6005 Religious Education Phone ........................................................... 836-8610
Hospitality/Greeters ....................................Chris Shearman 923-1419 Director ................................................................ Emily Hackett; Ext. 2232
Lectors ...................................................... William McDunn 922-9459 Administrative Assistant ............................... Rosemary Strimbu; Ext. 2236
Nursery .................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 Grades K through 8 • Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul ................................... Terry Oprinovich 836-8610
Vocations Committee ............................................................ 836-8610
2020-2021 Pastoral Council Members Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons
Formation/Education ............................................................. Allen Blocher
Thomas Alexander ........................ Bernadine Barrett, Co-Chairperson Parish Life......................................................................... Elaine Herrmann
Carolyn Cenko............................................................... Leslie Dernulc Peace & Social Justice ................................................................ Mari Casas
Diane DeSoto ............................................... Tim Jevyak, Chairperson Spirituality & Worship....................................................... Kaaren Mashura
Jim Kaspar ................................................................... Christi Kordeck Stewardship ..........................................................................Paul Liszewski
Katie Kordeck .....................................................................Eric Miller
Joe Peters........................................................................ Daniel Straka
Parish Organizations
Altar & Rosary Society ........................................ Cindy Keilman 923-9862
St. Thomas More School Boy Scouts ................................................. Sergio Sanchez (773) 412-3109
Preschool through 8th Grade Career Networking Group…………………… Jim Kaczka (219) 201-0335
Office Hours: Monday– Friday • 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ...................................................... or Donna Weidenfeller (219) 688-7597
Website .............................................................www.stm-school.com Circle of Prayer…………………………………..Carolyn Cenko 741-2509
School Phone .......... 836-9151 School Fax ......................... 836-0982 carolynrealtor@sbcglobal.net
President ....................................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 Cub Scouts ……………Duane Schwemlein -Stmcubpack542@gmail.com
Principal ........................................... Dr. Samantha Francis; Ext. 2258 Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200
School Administrative Assistant………..Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 2200 Gabriel Project………………………………... Marilyn Glennon 801-6586
School Reception & Office Associate……Nereida Harretos; Ext. 2201 Garden Club............................................................ Paul Mazerik 644-8409
School Parent Association…………Heather Delgado; (312) 933-9208 Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544
School Admissions…………………………….. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Girl Scouts ............................................................ Renee Whelan 796-6809
Director of Development………………….…Karen Leluga; Ext. 2307 Holy Name Society ........................................ Bill Burke: sbburke3@att.net
Business Manager………………………Mike Gutchewsky; Ext. 2339 Knights of Columbus ................................................................. Tim Jevyak
.......................................... 10596jevyakt@prodigy.net or (219) 644-8932
Oblates………………………………………...Denise Gard (219)201-4103
Weis Center Respect Life ................................................. Leslie Dernulc (219)741-3739
8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321 Senior Citizens .................................................Marion Case (219)743-3543
Ushers Club .................................................... ….Jim Marmalejo 718-8704
Phone ..................................................................................... 836-2660 Venture Crew……………………………………....Fr. Ben Ross 322-4505
Please remember St. Thomas More
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Third Sunday of Easter April 18, 2021
Saturday, April 24
5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
Sunday, April 25
6:30 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
8:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
10:00 a.m. Fr. Declan McNicholas SUNDAY, April 18 – Third Sunday of Easter
12:00 Noon Fr. Declan McNicholas 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
8:00 am Ruth Komacsar by Maureen Jean Campbell
10:00 am Aria Anne Sefton by Ed and Carolyn Smiley
12:00 pm Agnes Reynolds by Joseph and Carole Janusonis
MONDAY, April 19
Saturday, April 24 6:30 am James Szymanski by Jim and Jackie Pietraszak
5:30 p.m. D. Brantley, H. Crowley 8:30 am Edwin Nadratowski (Anniv) by Wife, Marion
MC ~ Mary
TUESDAY, April 20
Sunday, April 25 6:30 am Joseph Hill by Marie Hill
8:00 a.m. A. Alvarez, A. Buksa 8:30 am Donald Kopenec by Jay Harker Family
MC ~ Gavin
10:00 a.m. J. Serrano, N. Arman WEDNESDAY, April 21
MC ~ Vanessa 6:30 am Donald L. Meyer by Joanie McLaughlin
12:00 p.m. J. & M. Blanford 8:30 am Joanna Bartkus by Family
MC ~ Francesca
THURSDAY, April 22
6:30 am Jose Caraballo by Wife, Juanita Caraballo
9:00 am Ellen Rose Seeley by the Serrano Family
FRIDAY, April 23
6:30 am Al Carollo by Branchini Family
Abigail Alyse 8:30 am Michael & Mickey Lipay by Family
Daughter of
David Richard and Kelly Alyse Meyers SATURDAY, April 24
8:30 am Intention of Mr & Mrs Mark Kunas and Family by
Denny & Lucy Perz
5:30 pm John & Ceil Albizate by Susan Strain & Family
Lenten Rice Bowls SUNDAY, April 25 — Fourth Sunday of Easter
Thank you to all who participated in the Rice Bowl campaign. 6:30 am Miller Michael Krizmanic by Family
Donations to the CRS (Catholic Relief Services) Rice Bowl 8:00 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
helps meet the challenges of global hunger and our Gospel call 10:00 am Francis Coman by Mary Coman
to care for our global human family. 12:00 pm Ted Leask (Anniv.) by the Leask Family
Please return your Rice Bowl to the Parish Office
or donate online: crsricebowl.org/give
Your sacrifices during this holy season has the power to change
lives by providing enough nutritious food for families to thrive.
Stewardship
Sacrificial Offerings REFLECTION
April 11, 2021
Adult $ 9,935.00 ““Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be
Loose $ 4,494.00 with you.’ But they were startled and frightened…”
Automated $ 4,798.75 L 24:36-37
TOTAL $ 19,227.75 Throughout the day we have many opportunities to “see the face
of Jesus” in others and to “be the face of Jesus” to others. Do we
Thank you for your take that opportunity to provide “peace” to those we encounter or
contributions. are we afraid of what others will think of us and do nothing?
Your support of our parish is Pray for the strength and courage to live a “God-centered” life
greatly appreciated. and not a “self-centered” life.
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Live-Streamed Daily Masses Readings for Week of April 18
Watch the live-streamed daily Mass at STM through Facebook or Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 [7a]/1 Jn
via our parish website: www.stm-church.com (or on YouTube). 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48
Monday-Wednesday & Friday at 8:30 a.m. Monday: Acts 6:8-15/Ps
Thursday at 9:00 a.m. 119:23-24, 26-27,
Saturday at 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. 29-30 [1ab]/Jn
Sunday at 10:00 a.m. 6:22-29
Tuesday: Acts 7:51—8:1a/Ps
Attending Weekend Mass 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b
and 8a, 17 and
in Person 21ab [6a]/Jn 6:30-35
St. Thomas More has been offering a full weekend Mass schedule. Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a [1]/Jn 6:35-40
Before attending church, the CDC recommends checking to Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 [1]/Jn 6:44-51
insure you do not have a fever, cough, sore throat, Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 6:52-59
headache or are short of breath. Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [12]/Jn
If you have any of these symptoms, please stay home. 6:60-69
▪ Wear a face mask while in the church. Next Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29
▪ Continue to leave immediately after Mass so that we can [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18
disinfect/sanitize the church for the next Mass.
▪ Continue to receive Communion in the hand.
Bulletin Articles
c ray for the sick of our parish...
Please submit articles via email to bulletin@stm-church.com at
least 2 weeks in advance. Thank you for your help.
Joshua Alvarez Rosemarie Havran Maria Novak
Margaret Amatulli Amy Hayes Steven Nowaczyk
Doris Aurelio
Maria Aurelio
Dick Hemingway
Marie Henke
Clare O’Brien
Donna O’Connor Third Sunday of Easter
Pete Bambic Bertha Birdy Hernandez Danny Ogren We often act out of ignorance. Armed with the best of intentions,
Pat Batchelder Irma Hernandez James Pancheri we think we are seeing clearly and correctly, but we are not.
Antonio Belmonte Marisol Hernandez Marty Pavlovic We don’t always understand the full meaning of things and only
Mary Berry Robert Hesek Judith Peterson
Michael Berry Becky Hill Johanna Petruch perceive part of the truth. Hence, our judgments and actions can
Michael Billedo Joan Hoess Andrew Pieczyrak be impaired by myopic, incomplete or erroneous perceptions. The
Diane Bochnowski Sally Joy Hollingshead Elizabeth Pilones meaning of life, understanding of human experience, and
Cheryl Bostrom Charlotte Hunt Sylvester Porras negotiating life’s challenges can all become skewed without
Arthur Branco Shirley Huskey Dennis Powell proper understanding and vision. The resurrection of Christ is the
Linda Braun Betty Ingbretson Ronald Prus
Stephany Burney Joseph S. Iwan Timothy Ribble corrective to our incomplete and limited view of life. Looking at
Kathleen Burns Steve Izzo Jackie Roach things with the eyes of faith brings a depth of clarity and
Dorothy Campbell Elizabeth Jacob Ann Sardella understanding to how we see God, ourselves, others, and the
James Campbell Barbara Jamrose George Sauer world.
Peter Castro Stanley Jayjack Marie Schultz
Janet Cattanach Kelly Jean Marianne Schwartz Even the disciples struggled with their limited understanding and
Jacqueline Morrow Kevin Karl William Schwartz ignorant perceptions. It was only when Jesus opened their minds
Christian Mark Kenney Zachery Scriff to understand the Scriptures that their eyes were opened. It was
Ursula Cichy Irene Kerps James Secviar their “aha” moment when everything clicked. We all want the
Joseph Clune James Klein, Sr. Jim Seul substance of our lives to come together, make sense, and have
Willie Colby Janet Knight Renee Shehan
Charlotte Conn Susan Kolodziej Nick Skinner meaning. This is easier to achieve when things are going
Vincent Corsello Richard Komyatte Laurie Slazyk positively and life is good. It is when suffering, disappointment,
Mike Curtain Gregory P. Koscielski Karen Sliwa death, hardship, and injustice enter the picture that things can
Valerie Czapkowicz Edward Kritzer Carolyn Smiley become unsettled and disoriented. Our faith in the goodness and
Doris Dabrowski Crystal Kurek Deborah Stareck love of God is tested. We tend to shift our focus on these difficult
Sarah Dalton Annika LeMonier Georgianne Suto
Alex Eiland Chris LeMonier Florence Stevens and challenging moments and do not see them within the greater
Karen Esposito Debbie LeMonier Carol Storey picture of how God intends life to unfold. We can gain, from the
Sherlon Evans Nicklas LeMonier Charles Svitko passion and resurrection of Christ, the clear vision we need in
James Fletcher Mike Lewis Rose Theis order to move away from ignorance to enlightenment.
Heriberto Flores Kris Lisikiewicz Russ Thomas
Maria Flores Jo Lisiniewicz Gerardo Trevino We need our “aha” moment when everything comes together and
John Forde Edward Liskiewicz David Trotman clicks. It can come in a fleeting instant when we feel totally
Bonnie Gabrione Stanley Liskiewicz Kathie Trudgian connected with God, where we find ourselves, others and all of
Rich Gagliani Maria Lovell Anthony Ubuane creation. It is a moment when all is right and good, regardless of
Phyllis Garber Brady Martin Tony Vanden Heuvel how difficult our journey. Our “aha” moment assures us that God
Andrea Garritano Paul Martin Raymond Vanderbok
Margaret Geary Larkin McKenzie James Wachel is here, right with us, in us and around us bringing us a gift and
Emily Gibson Jacob Menclewicz Kathy Wachel blessing we can receive nowhere else: peace. In those brief
Dorothy Gillespie Jenny Mendoza Marilyn (Vrabel) Warda sacramental encounters when we are lifted up out of ourselves and
Joan Glinski Faye Meny Courtney Warner centered, we can hear God say, “peace be with you,” and we feel
Margaret Good Sandi Merlo Mark Wein
Monica Gonzalez Erin Meyer Ruth Williams secure. It’s all okay. The resurrected Christ has the power to bring
Howard Gralewski John Mitchener Annette Wisniewski this gift to us. Some people, as they are facing their deaths, remark
Margaret Gray Ann Miskovich Stephanie Wisniewski about this peace. When looking into the window of eternity, they
Susan Graff Andrew Moll Bill Wisniewski experience a depth of joy and are amazed at God’s goodness and
Christine Greenberg Genevieve Mrvan Dick Wright closeness. We are called to be witnesses to this Good News.©LPi
Mary Ellen Gullicks Martin Nemeth Cecilia Ziegler
Katie Kardes Hargett Donna Nichols Cody Ziemkowski
Jim Nolan
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The Pastor’s Page
SO PROFOUND A LOVE TRANSITIONS
In another section of today’s bulletin — as well as at all the
“God loves each of us as if there were only one
Masses this weekend — Fr. Declan is announcing that he is
of us.” ~ Saint Augustine
being transferred to St. John the Evangelist Church in St.
Love is a very multidimensional word, is it not? Love can John effective July 1st. Please keep him in your prayers as
mean care for another. Love can mean total commitment. he prepares for his second assignment.
Love can mean reward. Love means many things because Many of you might be wondering what that means for our
the word and the reality have both been tainted by the world parish. Who will our new associate be? The answer to that
in which we live, a world touch by sin. question is that we will not be getting a new associate.
There are some people who are afraid to love because of There is a lack of priests in our world, our country, and our
things that may have happened to them in their past. There own diocese. We are being stretched thin. Instead of a new
are others who are emotionally unable to love. There are associate pastor, the Carmelite Fathers have agreed to step
those who “love everyone” and appear to be shallow. Most in and act as associates. They will be taking the daily 6:30
people agree that if we find one, two, or three people in our a.m. Mass as well as two Masses on Sundays. They will
lives whom we can truly love, we are fortunate. But, again, also cover for me when I am away from the parish on
that idea of love is from the world because, after all, we are vacation, retreat, or for other reasons as well as make
to love all people. themselves available for sacramental emergencies and the
like.
What is love? It is desiring the best for another person. It is Please don’t write to the bishop questioning why he didn’t
seeing and responding to the Lord who dwells in all of His send us an associate. Truth be told, I suggested this
people. It is reaching out to the poor and downtrodden and arrangement to the bishop and the personnel board. This is
providing them with what they need. It is work, sacrifice, and in many ways a win-win for us, the Carmelite Fathers, and
fulfillment all at once. the diocese. The Carmelites have lost some of the parishes
Jesus was the embodiment of love. He desired the best for they had helped at in Chicago due to both the pandemic as
every person and gave His all for every person. He provided well as consolidations. We will be gaining several priests
for the needs of others, challenged those who needed a who will be poised to help as needed.
wake up call, and educated those who were lost or What can you do for the future? Pray for an increase in
confused. He did it all because He desired not to lose a vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Pray, as well,
single person who came to Him. for Fr. Declan as he prepares for his new assignment.
Please pray for the others priests in our diocese who will
When Jesus ministered to a person, that person must have move to new assignments. Some things may be incredibly
felt that it was just Jesus and him or her. In crowds with difficult for us. Some things may be relatively easy. With
people pushing and shoving, Jesus keyed in on individuals the help of God, all things are possible!
who approached Him in need, perhaps doing nothing more
than touching the tassels of His cloak. How was that
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
possible?
A man walked into a doctor’s office and the receptionist
Well, aside from the fact that Jesus was the Son of God, I asked him what he had. He said, “Shingles.” So she took
think it was very possible because Jesus did, indeed, care down his name, address, medical insurance number and
for everyone. All people were special. All people were told him to have a seat.
important. Therefore, all people would have His attention A half hour later a nurse came in and asked him what he
even if they didn’t think they were noticed or worthy. had. He said, “Shingles.” So she gave him a blood test, a
In the eyes of God, we are all worthy. We, who were blood pressure test, an electrocardiogram, and told him to
created in His divine image and likeness, have His attention take off all his clothes and wait for the doctor.
at all times, yes, as if there were only one of us. Doesn’t it An hour later the doctor came in and asked him what he
make us feel special to know that His keen eye is on us at had. He said, “Shingles.” The doctor said, “Where?” He
all times knowing our needs and ready to help? Turn to Him said, “Outside in the truck. Where do you want them?”
today and allow Him to care for you.
FAITH ACTION: As God loves us, let us do all that we can
to love those who are in our lives as well as those whom we
encounter who are discouraged, lonely,
frightened, or somehow in need.
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:
April 19: Rev. Hilary S. Halter, OFM (1983)
April 21: Rev. Edwin E. Eisenhardt (1963)
April 22: Rev. John F. Bart (1970)
Deacon Joseph Codespoti (2020)
April 23: Deacon T. Vincent Neely
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From Fr. Declan...
Religious A priest’s first assignment always has a special place within
his heart. It is the first community in which he gets to learn
Education
what it means to be “father,” it is the first
time he ministers full-time in a parish, and it
is the first time that a community loves him
as Priest.
Religious Education Classes St. Thomas More has been that to me.
The Religious Education Program will be holding classes You have helped me grow into my identity as
remotely for the remainder of the year. For more information father; you have given me your patience
about Religious Education, please contact Emily Hackett at when I mess up and as I develop my
ehackett@stm-school.com. preaching. As your associate pastor, I have
learned so much from all of you. St. Thomas More will always
have a special place within my heart.
With that being said, the Bishop has asked me to move to
Stewardship Thoughts St. John the Evangelist as the Associate Pastor beginning
July 1st. Thank you for all your support and love you have
shown me these past 2 years. In particular I want to thank
Fr. Mike for all that he has taught me during these past 2 years.
I am a very different priest today than I was when I first showed
up 2 years ago. Know my prayers for all of you, and I ask you
to pray for me as I move into a new assignment.
In the Love of Christ,
Holy Name Society
Blessing Prayer All men of the parish are invited to join the Holy Name Society.
Generous and loving God, You call us to be disciples of your Enjoy being part of a dedicated, spiritual group of
men who serve the parish and our community. Our next meeting:
son Jesus and good stewards of all your many gifts. Open our
minds and hearts to a greater awareness and deeper appreciation Monday, April 19
of your countless blessings. Transform us through the power of Weis Center at 7:00 p.m.
your Spirit to nurture a stewardship way of life marked by faith- Please continue to support the Holy Name Society
filled prayer, service to our neighbor and generous sharing. with your donations!
Teach us to be faithful servants of your gifts. With Mary's help, All contributions stay within our parish, assisting many
may we return ten-fold the gifts entrusted to us. ministries and organizations.
Bless our Parish with a deepening devotion to prayer , a growing Our Society prays for all our parishioners and a safe end to
commitment for service, and increasing levels of generosity as COVID soon!
we work to advance the mission of both our parish and diocese. We thank you for your generous offerings and support.
We pray through Christ, our Lord. A men
If you are not a part of a Ministry at St. Thomas More Church,
please consider joining and sharing with others.
Automated Contributions
As the pandemic continues, we pray for the safety and good
health of you and your family and
Festival want parishioners to know, that during
The Festival Committee is working to bring back a modified the past year our staff has continued to
Festival event this summer. maintain facilities, serve parishioners,
June 23-June 27, 2021. meet school/parish technological
Tentative plans include lots of great entertainment, food, beer needs & teach our students, thanks to
garden and of course, the Raffle. your generous help.
Stay tuned for more details If you can, please make your continued offering
coming soon. contributions to St. Thomas More to support our parish!
Mail/Drop-Off Your Contribution:
Drop-off at Parish Office or mail:
8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321.
Make a Payment Online:
Donate online through our parish website by using
PayPal/debit/credit card: http://www.stm-church.com/.
Go to “Donate” button in “Virtual Offering” section.
Set-Up Automated Payment:
Instruction/forms on parish website: http://www.stm-church.com/
Questions? Contact Mike Gutchewsky: (219) 836-9151, ext.
2339 or mgutchewsky@stm-church.com or Noreen Bickel:
(219) 836-8610, #2330 or nbickel@stm-church.com
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April 18, 2021
St. Thomas More School
Contest Winners The Staff That Works & Prays
Congratulations to STMS students, Abril G., 8th grade and Together,
Anthony A., 7th grade, winners of the 2020
Respect Life Essay Contest.
Plays Together, Too!
Students were asked to compose an essay titled,
“Why is All Life Important?”
This contest was open to all 7th & 8th grade students,
yielding a plethora of thought provoking writings.
Gathering recently for a fun
craft night, members of the
St. Thomas More School staff put their
creative juices to work to create a
fun, personalized door mat.
Our thanks to STMS art teacher,
Mels Efantis and computer teacher,
Our special thanks to St. Thomas More Peace & Social Jasmine Renwick for organizing this
Justice ministry member, Leslie Dernulc, for organizing this enjoyable evening event.
contest and encouraging our students to think about and It’s a shame that these beautiful works
appreciate the importance of all life, from birth to natural of art will now be stepped on!
death. Great job, students! Awesome project for an awesome staff...we are blessed with
the very best educators at STMS! And they’re artistic, too!
T.R.I.P. Processing Days
The next T.R.I.P. Processing Day is
Monday, April 26.
Orders should be dropped-off
at the Parish Office.
Orders will be ready to pick-up on
Friday in the Parish Office
any time after 9:00 a.m.
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Plan to join us for this FREE If you or someone you know
event, video program, would like to donate to the Eagles
great online auction items, and Soiree, please email or text
find out who wins the big Kristen at kball2000@yahoo.com
money from the or (312) 550-8157.
STMS Cash Raffle.
Drawing at 8:00 p.m. Donations Needed:
Art Prints/Autographed Art
Autographed Sports Items
Sponsorships Coffee Basket
Available! G iftC ertificates for:
Sponsorships for this event Dining Out
range from Fitness Membership
$1,000 to $150.
If you or your business
would like to become an
Eagles Soirée Spa, Tanning or Mani/Pedi
Food Baskets & Gift Cards
Food or Pastry of the Month
event sponsor and be
recognized in the
SATURDAY, MAY 8 • 7:00 P.M. Gardening/Plants
Golfing Certificates
video program, Home Business Gift Basket:
a sponsorship form (Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, etc.)
is available in the Home Repair
Parish Office or Jewelry
contact Landscaping
Karen Leluga, Maid Service
STMS Development Director: Music Lessons
eaglessoiree@stm-school.com Patio Set/Fire Pit
or (219) 836-9151, ext. 2307. Specialty Experiences
Sports Equipment—Golf, Bikes,
Any support Fishing Etc.
you can provide via Subscriptions
sponsorship or item donation Tools, Oil Changes, Car Washes
would be greatly Yeti Cooler
appreciated! Zoo/Museum Memberships
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Commitment Sunday
Let us give thanks and praise to God in gratitude for all that Let us turn to Jesus for inspiration regarding how we can be a
God has given us! In a year that has included much suffering, partner in Christ’s work. Let us PRAY for one another, ACT
many of us have been blessed with good health and kindly and care for each other, and LOVE one another more
provisions. fully.
How is God suggesting that we share our blessings with All gifts are valuable.
others? The Catholic Services Appeal begins today. Gifts to Thank you for taking the time to consider how you can be a
CSA broadly assist ministries that care for the physical and partner in Christ’s work!
spiritual needs of others, through our local parish, diocesan Call the CSA office (219) 769-9292, ext. 268 for a pledge card,
ministries, and the universal Church. or donate online at www.dcgary.org/csa.
Planting Possibilities Position at St. Thomas More
Spring Geranium & Heirloom Vegetable Sale Part-Time Custodian
Order online at https://plantingpossibilities219.square.site/ Responsibilities:
or use the QR code to access the site. Cleaning classrooms, offices & restrooms
Orders due by Monday, April 26! and event set-ups for church & school
Non-contact porch delivery* begins activities.
Saturday, May 15. We will train. Must be able to read & follow
*Delivery area includes: directions and have reliable transportation.
Munster • Schererville • Dyer • Highland Evenings/some weekends.
Griffith • Crown Point • St. John Apply to: jobopenings@stm-school.com
Hammond • Lansing, IL or in person at the STM Parish Office: 8501 Calumet • Munster
All proceeds benefit Planting Possibilities.
Visit us online for more information or call (219) 237-9353.
Praying For Our Parishioners
Reignited & the Circle of Prayer ministries
are teamed up to offer prayers for our
parishioners from home. Send your prayer
requests via email to:
STMPrayerTeam@gmail.com.
If you or a family member are in need of
prayers, please reach out by emailing us.
Andrean High School Events
Apply Today!
Apply online now for fall 2021 enrollment: at andreanhs.org/
Zoom Niner Night
Thursday, April 22, 2021 • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Entrance Exam:
Sunday, April 18, 2021 • 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Schedule Your Own Shadow Day!
Contact Director of Enrollment Management, Mr. Jim Nohos:
219.887.5959 ext. 260 or jnohos@andreanhs.com.
Page 9Bishop Noll News Camp Lawrence Help Needed
Donations Needed for Virtual Auction! Camp Lawrence in Valpariaso is looking for
The Big Reinvent 2 — May 15, 2021 Counselors & Life Guards
Organizers are currently seeking event sponsors and donated to work for the 6 week summer camp season.
items to support the school’s largest single-day If you are interested in a fun summer job with lots of activities
fundraiser, The Big Reinvent 2. This all-online leading campers to a great summer experience and connecting
event raises tens of thousands of dollars to help with other camp counselors, contact the Catholic Youth
families provide the gift of a Bishop Noll Organization for more information: (219) 736-8931 or email:
education by offering students important nwicyo@comcast.net
scholarship funding. Last year, The Big
Reinvent, raised more than $70,000 thanks to
the generosity of BNI friends & alumni around the country.
Donations Item Requested:
Gift Certificates to Local Businesses (support small businesses)
Beauty Salon/Spa Certificates • Themed Gift Baskets
Golf Course Certificates for the NWI and Chicagoland All Saints Thrift Shop Has Moved
Airline Miles • Hotel Certificates • Designer Purses • Jewelry The popular All Saints Thrift Shop is now located at Sacred
Sports Memorabilia • Technology (laptops, iPads) Heart Church, 1725 Laporte Avenue in Whiting. Shop hours are
Go to the event website, bigevent100.givesmart.com or contact Tuesday & Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Shop is
the Advancement Department at advancement@bishopnoll.org or in need of housewares and clean usable clothing. For more
(219) 932-9058 to be a sponsor or donate items. information, please contact the church office at (219) 659-0733.
Warrior Winnings Raffle:
Purchase tickets in the BNI main office or via mail-in order form. Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed
Email advancement@bishopnoll.org or call Turn your compassion for others into action by becoming a
(219) 932-9058. Drawing at the Big Reinvent. Meals on Wheels volunteer.
Prizes: $5,000 • $1,000 • $500. Tickets: $10/ea • 3/$20 • 10/$50 Volunteers are needed in Lake & Porter Counties.
(IN Raffle License #000575) Tickets cannot be sold online or via Contact Charlie: charlie@mownwi.org or
credit card due to IN raffle laws. (219) 756-3663and start helping others today!
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