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St. Thomas More
Catholic Student Parish
421 Monroe Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 381-8917 • Fax (269) 381-0195
e-mail: sttoms@sttomskazoo.org • website: http://www.sttomskazoo.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, 6:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 7:30 p.m. —— Daily Mass 5:15 p.m.
Dave Chadderdon - Pastoral Counselor ext. 224 SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS
Michele Cretsinger - Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor ext. 261 Reconciliation - Call the parish office
Mary Kay DuBay - Campus Ministry Team ext. 277 Baptism and Marriage
Kevin Hinds - Campus Ministry Team ext. 275 Call the parish office to set an appointment.
Father Ben Huynh - Associate Pastor ext. 272 Please note that the period of marriage
preparation is at least six months.
Vicki Matunas - Director of Music Ministry ext. 270
Sister Pam Owens, CSJ - RCIA, Liturgical Ministries ext. 273 If you know of anyone who is sick or
Martha Reid - Financial Secretary ext. 266 homebound, please call the parish office.
Father Ken Schmidt - Pastor ext. 264
PASTORAL ASSISTANCE
Deacon joe schmitt - Marriage Preparation, Baptismal Preparation, Social Justice ext. 274
Pastoral Team are available for appointments.
Deacon Frank Sila - Hospital, Homebound, Jail Ministries ext. 278 Please call the parish office at 269-381-8917
Lyle Smith - Physical Plant Director ext. 234
Catholic Charities 381-9800
FAITH FORMATION
Joint programs hosted by St Joseph Parish, 936 Lake Street Office Located at 1333 W. Lovell Street
Jason Aiello - Faith Formation for grades Pre-K - 12 and families (269-343-6256) Office Hours:
Phil Dezern (269-381-8917) ext. 262; Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Spirit Youth Groups for middle school & high school students & Social Justice Coordinator (Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m. daily)
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT—We, the people of St. Thomas More Parish, gifted and led by the Holy Spirit, are called to build
up the kingdom of God among the college communities of Kalamazoo. Diverse, yet one, we are called to be the Body of Christ, to praise
and worship our Heavenly Father, to proclaim God’s Word, to love and serve others, especially the poor and neglected. We welcome
all into our parish family who wish to share in this mission.
ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC STUDENT PARISH KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
SACRAMENTAL LIFE MASS SCHEDULE
Congratulations to SATURDAY, MAY 23
Harrison Thomas Krajacic son of John and Alicia 6:00 p.m. Sister Donna Hawk
who was baptized here at St. Tom’s on May 16, 2015 requested by Lyle & Janine Smith
BAPTISM—Parents and godparents are expected to partici- SUNDAY, MAY 24 – Pentecost Sunday
pate in a class before the celebration of this sacrament. Call 9:30 a.m. Viola Sila requested by Sister Pam Owens
the parish office at 381-8917 for more information about bap- 11:30 a.m. People of the parish
tism and baptism classes. The next baptism class is scheduled 7:30 p.m. Bishop Paul J. Bradley (living)
for Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is re- MONDAY, MAY 25 – St. Bede the Venerable, St. Gregory VII,
quired. St. Mary Magdalene de’Passi
Memorial Day - Church closed - No service
MARRIAGE PREPARATION—Couples planning to marry with- TUESDAY, MAY 26 – St. Philip Neri
in the next year should plan on attending a meeting. The next 5:15 p.m. William Vasata requested by Magrath family
marriage prep meeting will be Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 12:45
pm. Please call the parish office at 381-8917 to register. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 – St. Augustine of Canterbury
5:15 p.m. Hackett Catholic Prep Seniors
SCRIPTURE READINGS THURSDAY, MAY 28
5:15 p.m. Vocations
MONDAY, MAY 25 — SATURDAY, MAY 30 FRIDAY, MAY 29
Monday: Sirach 17:20-24 Mark 10:17-27 5:15 p.m. Sick and shut-ins of our parish family
Tuesday: Sirach 35:1-12 Mark 10:28-31
Wednesday: Sirach 36:1, 4-5, 10-17 Mark 10:32-45 SATURDAY, MAY 30
Thursday: Sirach 42:15-25 Mark 10:46-52 6:00 p.m. Elaine Rozek mother of Chris Bourgeois
Friday: Sirach 44:1, 9-13 Mark 11:11-26 SUNDAY, MAY 31 – The Most Holy Trinity
Saturday: Sirach 51:12-20 Mark 11:27-33 9:30 a.m. Sheila Smith requested by Kathy & Dave Reece
11:30 a.m. Bishop Paul J. Bradley (living)
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND
7:30 p.m. People of the parish
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015
Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Romans 8:14-17
Matthew 28:16-20 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
SISTER PARISH, OSCAR ROMERO
SUNDAY, MAY 24
9:30 a.m. Nursery
3:30-5:00 p.m. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
This weekend the church of El Salvador and the entire world
celebrate Msgr. Oscar Romero’s beatification, the final stage MONDAY, MAY 25 — Memorial Day
toward sainthood. Archbishop Romero was martyred as he Church and Office Closed
celebrated Mass in 1980, during the civil war that plagued the
TUESDAY, MAY 26
country from the late 70’s until 1992. Romero was a staunch
defender of the poor and disenfranchised. We celebrate with 9:30 a.m. Yoga
the Salvadorans, especially our sister parish, María Madre de 12:00 p.m. AA/Al Anon
los Pobres, and all Latin American countries as we honor this 6:00 p.m. Youth Group Prayer
man of great courage and greater love, who was willing to give 7:00 p.m. RCIA/Mystagogy
his life for his people. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Just Faith
8:00 p.m. Student AA
MEMORIAL DAY MASS WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
Monday, May 25, 10:00 a.m., THURSDAY, MAY 28
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 9:00-5:00 Catholic Charities
9:30 a.m. Yoga
Kalamazoo 7:00-9:00 p.m. Grief Share
Memorial Day has the word “memorial” in it for a reason. For 8:00 p.m. Student AA
the second annual year thousands of Catholic Cemeteries FRIDAY, MAY 29
across the United States will participate in the national celebra- 9:00-5:00 Catholic Charities
tion, Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our 12:00 p.m. AA/Al Anon
Heroes. This national program, developed by the Catholic 8:00 p.m. Student AA
Cemetery Conference, will honor those men and women who
died while serving in the armed forces, as well as recognize SATURDAY, MAY 30
both our active military and military veterans who have served 8:00 a.m. Women’s AA
our country. 8:30-10:00 a.m. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
11:00 a.m. AA
Please join others from around the diocese for this special
6:00 p.m. Young Adult Potluck and Prom
Mass to remember those who have gone before us. All are
welcome. Chairs and awnings will be provided. The Mass will SUNDAY, MAY 31
be held at the Mausoleum in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2003 Mount 9:30 a.m. Nursery
Olivet Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49004 · (269) 342-9585. 3:30-5:00 p.m. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 24, 2015
HERE AT ST. TOM’S
“ISSUES” GROUP
The “Issues” Group will not meet during the summer. Watch
the bulletin for our first meeting date after Labor Day.
EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF YOGA
Reduce stress, improve awareness, posture, strength, bal-
ance and flexibility. Uniting body, mind and spirit with instruc-
tor Gena Pezzoli. NEW DAY AND TIME: Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 9:30 am. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
My name is ASHLEY MCINTOSH. I was Suggested donation of $5-$10.
born in Jacksonville Florida. I spent sev-
en years of my life in a small town in SILENT PRAYER AND MEDITATION
Texas. While living in Texas, my grandparents raised me South- Mondays, 6:00 - 6:40 pm in the Chapel, Mary Mother of the
ern Baptist. I moved to New Jersey at nine years of age, where my Poor. Need some quiet prayer time? Join us for a brief devo-
mother began raising me Wiccan. I moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, tional reading followed by 25 minutes of prayer & meditation
in spring of 2008. While in Utah I did not practice any religion and in shared silence.
even though I did not practice, I always kept faith in God. I met my
husband (Tynan) in 2010, married him in 2013. We have a beauti- THE YOUNG DISCIPLES
ful little girl, (Sadie) who is 2! We moved to Michigan in 2014, now will be closing out the year with a cookout on Thursday, May
that was a road trip! 28 @ 6:30 pm at Oakland Drive Park. Bring a dish to pass or
My life was a struggle as I was growing up. As a small child, I just yourself. Come learn about our social activities for the
would pray to God every night, asking him to help me; things only summer. We will resume our weekly meetings in the fall.
got worse. I felt like God wasn’t listening to me. I never lost faith in Questions? Please contact Franco at franco.fabiilli@
him; I just didn’t understand what I was doing wrong. When I gmail.com.
moved to New Jersey, I was experiencing a whole new level of
pain and hardships. Even though I was a practicing Wiccan, I RED CARPET MASQUERADE
would still pray to God at night; feeling like the small child I once A Young Adult Prom! Come and join other young adults on
was. I still felt like God was ignoring me. My life started to turn Saturday, May 30 in food, fellowship, and dancing! The din-
around when I moved to Utah. I never struggled with believing in ner dance will take place in the social hall at St. Tom's with a
God; I struggled with believing he loved me. I remember as a teen- POTLUCK starting at 6 pm and DANCING/other activities
ager, I would cry to God asking him, why me? I remember feeling starting around 7 pm. Cost: FREE! Dress code: semi-formal
nothing in response. It wasn’t until about three years ago I under- or break out your original prom gear. Feel free to make and
stood. God will never give you more than you can handle. I was bring a mask. Contact Lisa at lisa.levasseur@hotmail.com to
blessed; God gave me immense strength to live and survive. God RSVP.
was always with me, protecting me.
GRIEF SHARE
Once I came to Michigan I discovered my calling to become Catho- This updated program features biblical centered teaching that
lic. My mother-in-law, (Stacey McIntosh) brought me to St. Tom’s. I focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved
saw how happy being here made her! When I stepped into St. one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief
Toms I felt a warmth embrace me; it was hard to leave. Something experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small
moved inside me when I came to St. Tom’s; I knew this is where group discussion. Many grieving people find they are only
God was calling me to be. beginning the work of healing when friends or family have
Being in RCIA has been wonderful. RCIA as a whole is supportive, returned to their daily life routines. Your bereavement experi-
caring and non-judgmental; making a loving community. I have felt ence may be recent or not so recent. This is an opportunity
so much light and peace move inside me since beginning this jour- be with people who understand what you are feeling. You will
ney. I have a much better prayer life! Prayer was something I recognize symptoms of being stuck in grief and learn about
struggled with for a very long time. I can see God’s presence in my facing a new normal in life and renewing your hope for the
life; I know God IS love! I have learned so much during this time! I future. For more information about call the parish office, 381-
am so thankful for the RCIA team and all that they do, the 8917. Grief Share is currently meeting Thursdays through
knowledge they share and the time that they give, truly a blessing June 18, 7:00-9:00 pm.
to us all. I want to give a special thank you to my wonderful Spon-
sor, Christina Hinds! Christina, you have been there for me since INTERESTED IN PLAYING ON
the beginning, answering my questions, being there for me, mak- THE ST. TOM'S SOFTBALL TEAM?
ing me laugh when times were tough and above all, being a friend. We play throughout the summer
You have taught me so much during this time; you helped me against other parishes in the diocese
along my spiritual journey and strengthened my faith in God, as about once a week, and we have prac-
well as myself. Thank you for everything that you have done! tices, too! This is an adult softball
league for ages 18 and over. All skill
My daughter Sadie and I were baptized at the Easter Vigil! At the levels are welcome (even those who have never played soft-
start of RCIA I asked for guidance and acceptance as well as for ball before)!
my daughter and I to be baptized here at St. Tom’s. I am happy to If interested in playing or for more information, please contact
say that all has come true. What a wonderful community we have Nancy at nancy.t.neumann@gmail.com.
here at St. Tom’s. Thank you for your continued support and pray-
ers for all of us. As RCIA comes to a close, I look forward to my FELLOWSHIP AFTER SUNDAY MORNING MASS
continued spiritual growth. Words cannot express my gratitude. join us in the social hall after 9:30 and 11:30 Mass for coffee,
Thank you all for being a part of my spiritual journey. donuts and conversation.
ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC STUDENT PARISH KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
MIGRANT MININSTRY DONATIONS
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING CLOTHING, FOOD, LINENS, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
FOR USE BY MIGRANT FAMILIES IN OUR AREA.
Clothing is needed for men, women, and children. Articles should be suitable for warm weather and for
field work for adults (jeans, shorts, short & long sleeve cotton or cotton blend shirts, and work boots or ten-
nis shoes). Children’s and infant clothing should be washable play type clothes (no dress clothing or dry
cleanable clothes). Food items needed are: rice, flour, sugar, cooking oil, and canned tomatoes. Kitchen items
that are most useful are; glasses, dishes, and large pots & pans. Other items that can be used are: sheets, blankets,
pillows, towels, infant and toddler car seats, strollers, and highchairs. Please no microwaves or tv’s.
DONATED ITEMS MAY BE BROUGHT TO THE ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH OFFICE GARAGE AT
1333 WEST LOVELL ST. (CORNER OF MONROE AND LOVELL).
The back door of the garage is unlocked to make it more convenient for you to drop off on the weekend and evenings.
We will be collecting donations until August 5. If you have questions, please call the parish office at 381-8917.
SOCIAL JUSTICE - FAITH IN ACTION YOUTH MINISTRY
Faith in Action, a branch of the Social Justice program, is
happy to present the first of our summer activities. The
Social Justice program is a combined program for St. Thomas
More and St. Joseph parishes.
We will be working with Open Doors, a community organization
that provides affordable housing to families who work for mini-
mum wage and to the homeless in their men's and women's
shelters. They serve 120 families. We will be working to refur-
bish the apartments before the tenants move in. Tasks could
SUMMER PROGRAMS
include cleaning, painting, gardening, and mulching. FOR YOUTH MINISTRY
We will meet at St. Thomas More at 7:30 am and carpool to the THERE ARE THE FOLLOWING
work site on Wednesday, June 3rd. We will return by 11 am. If OPEN SPOTS LEFT FOR TRIPS
you are interested in working a few hours in this wonderful pro- 10 for the MS and HS Service Camp (June 18-19)
gram, contact Nancy Bartkowski (269) 330-5854 by Monday, 10 for the Michigan Adventure Trip (June 24)
June 1. 6 for the Cave and Waterpark Trip (July 27-31)
If you are interested in getting more information about There are Scholarships available for all programs.
Social Justice functions please contact Philip Dezern at Contact Philip Dezern
philipdezern@gmail.com or philipdezern@sttomskzoo.org for more information or to signups at
to get our weekly mailings. philipdezern@gmail.com or philipdezern@sttomskzoo.org
JACK JEZREEL IS COMING TO SPEAK IN KALAMAZOO
AUGUST 25 FROM 6-9 PM AT TRANSFORMATIONS. SUMMER YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS
More information and registration will be forthcoming. SUNDAY FAITH GATHERINGS
However, put this on your calendar now. HELD AT ST. JOSEPH YOUTH ROOM.
For anyone that is going to be in grades 6-8 next year
FAITH FORMATON 5:00-6:15 pm
June 28, July 19, August 2
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Vacation Bible School is return-
ing in the summer of 2015 during the week of July 20-24. The For anyone that is going to be in HS, college,
theme for the program will be “Saints in the Making.” Registra- or anyone less than 3 years out of college
tion forms will be available soon. 6:30 - 8:00 pm
June 28, July 19, August 2
CATECHISTS NEEDED: Beginning this fall, we need new cat-
echists for the 10 a.m. sessions of grades 3 and 5 (the current
What will we do at Faith Gatherings?
catechists are “retiring”). If you are interested in learning more,
We will pray, talk about different ideas, share,
please contact me as soon as possible.
do an activity, eat pizza and snacks.
SPONSORS NEEDED: Vacation Bible School is returning to
St. Joseph this summer. We are excited to offer this program to PRAYER AND DINNER
our local parishes as well as our local community and neighbor- For anyone that is going to be in HS, college,
hood. To accomplish this important ministry, we are seeking or anyone less than 3 years out of college.
financial sponsors. Sponsorship can be at any level, with $100 Dinner is free,
being the typical amount. Sponsors will be recognized on our but any donations will go to the Youth Scholarship Fund
website and through our bulletin. 6:30 pm meet at St. Thomas More Chapel for prayer.
Jason M. Aiello Director of Faith Formation After prayer we go to dinner
St. Joseph and St. Thomas More Parishes
(269) 343-6256 x110 May 26, June 23, July 1, August 3
PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 24, 2015
MAY 2015 SUNDAY COLLECTION FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
Weekly Target $ 14,037.00 Today, on Pentecost, we remember Christ has given us the
5/3 8,886.24 Holy Spirit to assist us in raising our family and he expects us
to use this personal gift. Let’s turn-off the noise, apps and
5/10 9,897.57 distractions in our lives and let the Holy Spirit “guide us to the
5/17 7,303.96 truth.”
5/24
5/31
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL
Electronic gifts for May 2015 20,819.17 The chapel can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Total gifts to date for May 2015 $ 46,906.94 by a personal access card that can be issued to interested
parishioners. The coded card merely needs to be flashed
Operating budget to date May 2015 42,111.00 within inches of the proximity reader and the chapel door will
Difference in May 2015 4,795.94 be electronically unlocked. Interested parishioners need to
apply for their personal access card. The application will be
Fiscal year to date (+/-) $ 18,944.33 reviewed by the Pastoral Team for approval. Please note:
that if it is past open hours for the church, one would not
BAA GOAL UPDATE AS OF MAY 18, 2015 have access to restrooms or public telephone. All pray-ers
are encouraged to bring their own cell phones for emergency
140 pledges totaling $ 48,311 calling. As a security measure, there is a video camera in the
chapel. The camera is not actively monitored by anyone, but
38% of our goal of $ 128,668 a recording can be accessed if anything is noticed amiss.
Difference of $ -80,357 Our Blessed Sacrament Chapel is a wonderful environment
to share one’s concerns, hopes and fears in the presence of
Participation 27% our living Lord. A $5.00 refundable deposit is required.
AREA HAPPENINGS
FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR FOR LIFE WONDERFULLY MADE
Please join the Kalamazoo Area Knights of Columbus for their CHRISTIAN CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION.
Financial Development Seminar for Life, an end-of-life financial Empowering and preparing expectant mothers through God’s
preparedness informational evening on Wednesday, May 27, Word from pregnancy through the miracle of birth. As you attend
7:00 pm at St. Monica’s Community Building, 4408 S. West- and immerse yourself in the Christ-centered course Wonderfully
nedge Ave., Kalamazoo. Topics will include: Probate avoidance; Made, you will discover a wealth of both practical exercises and
difference between wills and trusts; basics of advanced funeral spiritual practices and reflections to help you approach childbirth
planning; costs associated with funerals; how to protect existing in the best way for you. The course provides a detailed look at
assets; long term care insurance 101 and more. The seminar is labor, delivery and the early recovery period. Included are all
free. For more information contact Jeff Cyper at j.cypher@ stages of labor, comfort measures, medical interventions, Cesar-
mikofc.org or 269-382-5879. ean birth, massage, relaxation and breathing techniques. Call
Borgess at 269-226-8135 or 800-828-8135 for registration infor-
DISCOVERING OUR DEEPEST DESIRE mation. There are pamphlets available in the narthex.
Marriage-building event.
Mark your calendars for a Discovering Our Deepest Desire mar- FREE SAFE, SOUND & SECURE CONFERENCE
riage-strengthening retreat, Thursday, June 4th from 6 to 9 p.m. June 16 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at Kalamazoo First Assem-
at St. Augustine's Crowley Center in Kalamazoo. Cost is $25 and bly of God Church, Oakland Drive & I-94. Enjoy breakfast and
includes dinner for two. To register, call Jane Bodway, (269)903- informative workshops on “Knowing Your Rights in a Long-Term
0147. Care Facility,” “Knowing How to Properly Hire a Paid Caregiver,”
Knowing the Pros and Cons of Joint Ownership, Power of Attor-
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER ney and Other Legal Documents,” and “Knowing How to Protect
Why not celebrate the Year of Marriage by making your good Yourself from Phone and Mail Scams.” Please register by calling
marriage even better? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter the WMU Center for Gerontology, 387-9600 or gerontology-
to renew and enrich your marriage and your faith! Upcoming info@wmich.edu.
weekends will be held June 26-28 at St. Joan of Arc in St. Clair
Shores, Michigan (you sleep at home or in a hotel), August 7-9 MAKING A REPORT OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
at St. John in Fenton, (you sleep at home or in a hotel), Sept. 25- A report of sexual misconduct can be initiated at the Diocese of
27 at the Holiday Inn - Troy, and October 16-18 at the Saginaw Kalamazoo’s Sexual Misconduct Question and Reporting Line:
Center for Ministry in Saginaw. For more information or to regis- (877) 802-0115. A caller will be requested to provide his or her
ter, visit www.wwme.org or contact Harry & Karen Porter at (888) name and telephone number. All calls regarding sexual miscon-
628-7433. duct will be returned, usually within one hour. This toll-free tele-
phone number has been established as a part of the Diocese’s
COVENANT SCHOLARSHIPS effort to protect children, young people and other vulnerable peo-
are now available to all Catholic families who want to attend a ple in our schools, parishes and ministries. This line is for report-
Catholic school, grades pre-school through 8. For more infor- ing suspected sexual misconduct or child abuse within Diocesan
mation, contact St. Augustine School principal, Dr. Andra Zom- institutions and ministries only. If you have some other concern
mers, 349-1945 or azommers@stakzoo.org; or St. Monica about Diocesan schools, parishes or ministries, please contact
School, Becky Reits, 345-2344 or breitsstmonicakzoo.org the appropriate Diocesan school, parish or office directly.You can also read
