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St. Peter and St. Paul Church in Oberammergau, Germany

Do not let the

struggle to

understand

God get in the

way of your

relationship

with God.

We will never

know Him

completely

here on this

earth so it

would be

better simply

to recognize

His presence

and respond to

it when we

see it.

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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 Pastor .......................... Reverend Michael J. Yadron, KCHS; Ext. 312 myadron@stm-church.com Associate Pastor ......................... Reverend Jordan C. Fetcko; Ext. 314 jfetcko@stm-church.com Senior Deacon............................................ Dr. Napoleon Tabion, OFS Deacons ................................................................ David Kapala, KHS ............................................................................ Joseph Stodola, KHS ......................................................................... Daniel Zurawski, KHS Director of Finance ........................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care Coordinator ......... Deacon David Kapala, KHS; Ext. 313 Director of Music ......................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 338 Director of Religious Education .................... Emily Hackett; Ext. 332 Director of Development ............................. Amanda Herbst; Ext. 342

Parish Office Staff Hours: Mon-Friday 8:00 am-8:00 pm • Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Web Site .......................................................... www.stm-church.com Email address .................................. parish.office@stm-church.com Email address for bulletin ...................... bulletin@stm-church.com Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax .................... 836-9185 Bulletin Editor ..................................................... Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309 Daytime Receptionist ........................................ Susan Strain; Ext. 310 Evening Receptionist .................................... Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310 Building Maintenance……………………...Mike Popovich 836-8610

Pastoral Ministries Environment & Art ................................................................ 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers ........................ Deacon Dan Zurawski 742-6005 Hospitality/Greeters ................................... Chris Shearman 923-1419 Lectors ...................................................... William McDunn 922-9459 Nursery .................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 St. Vincent de Paul ................................. Michael Martinelli 836-8610 Vocations Committee ...................................... Mary Kochis 322-7262

2017-2018 Pastoral Council Members Thomas Alexander ......................................................... Diane DeSoto Deborah Jarvis ............................................................. Wendy Jasinski Tim Jevyak ......................................................................... Jim Kaspar Nancy Klawitter, Chairperson ...................................... Paul Liszewski Kurt Popovich .................................................................... Jim Secviar Dwight Reed ........................................................ Cheryl Staniszewski

St. Thomas More School Pre-School through 8th Grade

Office Hours: Monday– Friday ~ 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Web Site ........................................................... www.stm-school.com School Phone ......... 836-9151 School Fax .......................... 836-0982 President ........................................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Principal ............................................................... Jay Harker; Ext. 328 Assistant Principal ......................................... Cynthia Block; Ext. 328 School Administrative Assistant……….. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate………. Sandra Steele; Ext. 329

Home & School Association .................. Kris Miller; (312) 909-8156 Parish & School Offices Associate .............. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 311 School Admissions .............................................. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309

Weis Center — Preschool & Pre-K 8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321

Phone ..................................................................................... 836-2660 Fax ......................................................................................... 836-2655

St. Thomas More Religious Education Kindergarten through 8th Grade

Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Friday — 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday & Thursday — 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Phone ........................................................... 836-8610 Director .................................................................. Emily Hackett; Ext. 332 Administrative Assistant ..................................... Carolyn McGill; Ext. 336 Grades K through 8 ~ Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education .............................................................. Allen Blocher Parish Life ......................................................................... Elaine Herrmann Peace & Social Justice ................................................................ Mari Casas Spirituality & Worship ....................................................... Kaaren Mashura Stewardship ........................................................................... Noreen Bickel

Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ........................................ Cindy Keilman 923-9862 Blue Army ................................................... Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Boy Scouts ................................................................ Curt Anglin 902-5126 Career Networking Group…………………… Christine Spencer 836-8610 Circle of Prayer………………………………..Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002 Cub Scouts ……………………...Kevin Ranos Kevin.ranos@sbcglobal.net Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Gabriel Project………………………………... Marilyn Glennon 836-8610 Garden Club ............................................................ Paul Mazerik 644-8409 Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544 Girl Scouts ............................................................. Renee Whelan 796-6809 Holy Name Society ....................................................................... 836-8610 Knights of Columbus .................... W. Frank Lewandowski (708)466-7039 Oblates………………………………………...Denise Gard (219)201-4103 Respect Life ................................................. Leslie Dernulc (219)741-3739 Senior Citizens ........................................................... Herb Cleve 670-2982 The Travelers Club…………………………………..Lois Quinn 836-7902 Ushers Club ..................................................... ….Jim Marmalejo 836-1463 Venture Crew……………………………………....Fr. Ben Ross 322-4505

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

Sacramental Information Confessions Saturdays ............................................................ 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. First Friday .............................. 1/2 hour before the 6:30 a.m. Mass Baptisms .............................. First and Third Sundays at 1:00 p.m.

Parents must be registered parishioners and regularly attending at least six months before the Baptism. At least one of the godparents must be a practicing Catholic.

Pre Baptism Class ..................................... 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Parents must call the Parish Office to schedule class and/or Baptism. Marriage .............. Must be a registered, practicing member of the parish at least six months before beginning the six month preparation program for marriage.

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

New Parishioner Registration To make it as convenient as possible for you, new parishioners may

register at any time in the Parish Office.

Please remember St. Thomas More in your Will and Estate Planning

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Most Holy Trinity June 11, 2017

Saturday, June 17 5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron

Sunday, June 18 6:30 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 8:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 10:00 a.m. Fr. Jordan Fetcko 12:00 Noon Fr. Jordan Fetcko

SUNDAY, June 11 — Most Holy Trinity 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Violet Wallace by Michael Mercier Family 10:00 am Andrew Pepa Jr. (Ann.) by Daughter 12:00 pm Sulpicio D. Odicta (Ann.) by Serrano Family

MONDAY, June 12 6:30 am Antoinette Picicco by Tom & Louise Jurich 8:30 am Robert Dupree (Ann.) by Gus & Kathy Georgelas

TUESDAY, June 13 — St. Anthony of Padua 6:30 am Don Gray by Rick Mlynarski 8:30 am Deceased Members of the Culp Family by Pat Lennon 10:00 am Margot Blocher by STM Altar & Rosary Society (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 1)

WEDNESDAY, June 14 6:30 am Anita Mullany by Family 8:30 am Andrew & Alma Novotny by Evelyn Kwasny & Family

THURSDAY, June 15 6:30 am All Souls Day Intentions 9:00 am Terri O’Brien by Bea & George Pluard & Family

FRIDAY, June 16 6:30 am Josephine Michalik by Arlene Kender 8:30 am James Peloza (Ann.) by Barbara Peloza

SATURDAY, June 17 8:30 am Teodor Dabrowski by Wife & Daughter 5:30 pm Carmen Aguilar (Ann.) by Aquino Family

SUNDAY, June 18 — The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Mark & Gene Barker by Family 10:00 am Living and Deceased Fathers 12:00 pm Edward J. Solczak by Family

MONDAY, June 12 8:30 am G. Kenning, P. Cullars

TUESDAY, June 13 8:30 am B. Peters, A. Klaich

WEDNESDAY, June 14 8:30 am V. James, O. Lerma

THURSDAY, June 15 9:00 am M. & R. Maldonado

FRIDAY, June 16 8:30 am E. & K. McComis

SATURDAY, June 17 8:30 am M. Slivka, E. Miller 5:30 pm H. Hamer, T. Pappas, S. Szala/ MC ~ Nick/Jacob B.

SUNDAY, June 18 6:30 am E. Sopko, A. Korfiatis, S. O’Rourke 8:00 am D. Smith, J. Serrano, T. Walsh/ MC ~ Alyssa 10:00 am J., M. & S. Fugger/ MC ~ Emmaline/Will 12:00 pm C. & J. Diaz, M. DiCarlo/ MC ~ Tim

Benjamin Bishop Son of Nicholas & Allison Bilski

Anika Maria Daughter of Puneet & Anna Maria Jain

Joshua Andrew Son of Andrew & Megan Tyson

Braden Arthur Son of Ricky & Alyssa White

Lillian Bess • Marianne Hodor • Ellen Magerl

Sacrificial Offerings

Thank you for sharing your treasure with our parish!

June 4, 2017

Adult $ 21,535.50 Loose $ 2,162.00 Children $ 117.74

TOTAL $ 23,815.24

Pastoral Care Ministry To arrange a visit from Pastoral Care for a hospitalized or

homebound family member, please contact Deacon Dave Kapala at (219) 836-8610, # 313 or dkapala@stm-church.com.

Bulletin Deadlines Please submit all bulletin articles at least 2 weeks in advance

via email to: bulletin@stm-church.com. Thank you.

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

Joshua Alvarez Margaret Amatulli Frieda Andersen

Mary Anhalt Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio

Antonio Belmonte Michael Berry

Michael Billedo Michael Blazevich Laverne Blumka Cheryl Bostrom

Linda Braun Stephany Burney

Paul Burns Dorothy Campbell James Campbell

Thomas Cak Al Carollo

Janet Cattanach Jacqueline Morrow

Christian Willie Colby

Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain Irene Dettmer Ann DeVoy

MaryPat Devoy Jeanine Doescher

Jim D’Orazio Alex Eiland

Sherlon Evans John Forde

Phyllis Garber Denise Gard

Andrea Garritano Margaret Geary Emily Gibson

Dorothy Gillespie Margaret Good

Howard Gralewski Margaret Gray

Susan Graff James Grunewald

Amy Hayes Eleanore Heggi

Marie Henke Marisol Hernandez

Becky Hill Mary Jo Humpfer

Charlotte Hunt Betty Ingbretson

Steve Izzo Dennis Jablonski Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack Robert Kalka

Carol Keilman Kelly Jean Irene Kerps

James Klein, Sr. Janet Knight

Susan Kolodziej Isabella Lappo

Annika LeMonier Chris LeMonier

Debbie LeMonier Nicklas LeMonier

Mike Lewis Jo Lisiniewicz

Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz

Maria Lovell Marilyn Madsen

Brady Martin Larkin McKenzie Jenny Mendoza

Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Erin Meyer

Ann Miskovich Andrew Moll

Genevieve Mrvan Jean Narvid

Donna Nichols Steven Nowaczyk

Clare O’Brien Donna O’Connor Valerie O’Donnell

Danny Ogren Maryann Pancheri

James Pancheri Marty Pavovic

Nadine Pelagalli Johanna Petruch

Angelo Petrungaro Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones

Ron Plewniak Sylvester Porras Dennis Powell Ronald Prus Jerry Reach

Timothy Ribble Jackie Roach

Shirley Romanyak Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz

Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz

Zachery Scriff James Secviar

Jim Seul Renee Shehan Ruth Siorek Nick Skinner

Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Florence Stevens Barbara Szypczak

Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Kathie Trudgian Anthony Ubuane

Tony Vanden Heuvel Raymond Vanderbok

Julia Vrbanich James Wachel

Adele Wall Marilyn (Vrabel) Warda Stephanie Wisniewski

Don Woszczynski Cecilia Ziegler

Cody Ziemkowski

Most Holy Trinity

"God so loved the world that he gave his only Son." We are used to this profound idea, so used to it that we often glaze over the incredible

reality: God the Father has a Son who became man and dwelt among us! Too often we blithely make the sign of the cross in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, without realizing what a

radical theology we are announcing. Only Christianity proclaims a triune God. Only Christianity professes

that we have one God in three divine persons. Only Christianity declares that the very nature of God is to be relational and literally "personal." Why does this matter? Because we are made in God's

image, as the opening chapters of Genesis tell us. We, therefore, are made in the image of this Trinitarian God who is love. We are built to

be like this God! Just as God the Father loves God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, we too are called to love one another. In fact, we are not fulfilling our nature and design when we don't. And just as God loved

the world (that is, us!) so too we are called to love him in return. We don't have to embrace this image in which we were made, of course. God gave us freedom so that our love can be real, but this

means our choices really matter. We can decide not to reflect God's interpersonal love in the world. We can opt not to return the love that

God pours out to each of us. But this can only lead to disappointment in the end. After all, God sent his Son so that "everyone who believes in

him might not perish but might have eternal life." Ultimately, this means spending eternity in the Trinitarian embrace of love.

So why not start now?

MONDAY, June 12 New Altar Server Training • 9:30 am-11:45 pm • Sacristy/Church 6:30 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus ~ Weis Center

TUESDAY, June 13 New Altar Server Training • 9:30 am-11:45 pm • Sacristy/Church 9:15 am Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 p.m.) ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Baptism Preparation Class ~ Conference Room

WEDNESDAY, June 14 New Altar Server Training • 9:30 am-11:45 pm • Sacristy/Church 7:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Society ~ Conference Room

THURSDAY, June 15 New Altar Server Training • 9:30 am-11:45 pm • Sacristy/Church 6:15 pm Scripture Study ~ Conference Room 7:00 pm Career Networking Group ~ Weis Center

FRIDAY, June 9 New Altar Server Training • 9:30 am-11:45 pm • Sacristy/Church 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth ~ Conference Room

SATURDAY, June 17 9:00 am Morning of Reflection for Eucharistic Ministers Weis Center

Festival Raffle Early Bird Drawing

Congratulations to

Dennis Starzak Winner of $100

Hurry and get your tickets submitted! One drawing per week until June 19th.

Readings for Week of June 11 Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/Dn 3:52-56/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18

Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7/Ps 34:2-9/Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:18-22/Ps 119:129-133, 135/Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11/Ps 99:5-9/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15--4:1, 3-6/Ps 85:9ab, 10-14/Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 116:10-11, 15-18/Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/Mt 5:33-37 Next Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/Ps 147:12-15, 19-20/1 Cor 10:16- 17/Jn 6:51-58

Mass on the Grass with Bishop Donald Hying

Bring a picnic lunch and join the Friends of Camp Lawrence for an afternoon of music and fun at the Mass on the Grass

Today, Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Camp Lawrence — 68 E. 700 North in Valparaiso.

Learn about summer camp opportunities for children age 7-14.

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The Pastor’s Page

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:

June 13: Rev. Joseph N. Panavas (1993) June 15: Rev. Joseph Hagemayer (1951) Rev. Louis G. Duray (1966)

MOST HOLY TRINITY “I didn’t need to understand the hypostatic unity of the Trinity; I just needed to turn my life over to whoever came up with redwood trees.” ~Anne Lamott

I remember joking when I asked the person who was the diocesan vocation director when I was ordained if he would do the homily for my First Mass the day after my ordination. Our vocation director was also the pastor of my home parish. When he told me he was honored that I had asked him, I joked, “I’m just trying to delay having to preach about the Holy Trinity for another year” because my First Mass was on Trinity Sunday.

That is a joke that goes around, in one way, shape, or form among priests. We always joke about wanting to get out of preaching about the Trinity because it is too incredibly complex to consider.

There is a story that St. Augustine was walking on the beach contemplating the mystery of the Trinity. He saw a boy on the shore who had dug a hole in the sand and was going out to the sea again and again and bringing some water to pour into the hole. St. Augustine asked him, “What are you doing?” The boy replied, “I’m going to pour the entire ocean into this hole.” “That is impossible, the whole ocean will not fit in the hole you have made” said St. Augustine. To that, the boy replied, “And you cannot fit the Trinity in your tiny little brain.” At which point, the boy vanished and St. Augustine realized that he had been talking to an angel.

That may or may not be true. What is true, however, is that we will never be able to understand the Trinity totally. We will not come close to understanding it until we are standing in the presence of God. And at that point, it will not matter anymore because we will be with the Lord and will know Him intimately.

The poet, Anne Lamott, shows a lot of wisdom in stating, somewhat tongue in cheek, that truly understanding the Trinity is not as important as merely discovering our creator. There are too many times in our lives where we “overthink” our faith. We search and ponder and discuss and argue and debate. It does not get us anywhere, except, perhaps, to raise our blood pressure.

Do not let the struggle to understand God get in the way of your relationship with God. We will never know Him completely here on this earth so it would be better simply to recognize His presence and respond to it when we see it.

We may never totally understand Father, Son, and Spirit; however, we can come to see Him in our lives. After all, God is all around us.

FAITH ACTION: Clear a moderate amount of time in your schedule to sit quietly today. As you do so, ask God to give you a deeper appreciation of the Trinity and its meaning to your life.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Found in church bulletins

ザ The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. ザ Don’t let worry kill you off. Let the Church help. ザ Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at

7:00 p.m. Please use the back door. ザ Weight Watchers will meet at 5:30 p.m. Please use

large double door at the side entrance.

OUR PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Last Sunday, at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Pentecost, we asked the Holy Spirit to choose four members of our parish family to sit on the Parish Pastoral Council for three years. Thank you to all who went through the discernment process and who submitted their names for selection. May God reward you for your generous spirit. Congratulations to the new Pastoral Council members: Tom Alexander, Diane DeSoto, Jim Kaspar, and Tim Jevyak. Many thanks, as well, to the four members whose three year terms have ended. I truly appreciate all that you have done for me and for the parish. Thank you for your service, Joe Dubczak, Jim Landowski, Joe O’Brien, and Cindy Thompson. I have no doubt that we will be seeing a lot of you in other areas of the parish. You are extremely dedicated individuals. A special thank you to Joe Dubczak who acted as the Chairperson of the Pastoral Council this past year. Prayers for Nancy Klawitter as she steps in to become the new Chairperson of the Pastoral Council. Our parish is a wonderful example in the Diocese of Gary and it is due to the participation of so many talented parishioners. Let us all keep up the good work!

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Religious Education

Vacation Bible School July 10-14, 2017— 8:30 a.m. to Noon Daily

Due to summer construction at St. Thomas More, this year’s Vacation Bible School will be held at St. James the Less

(corner of 45th & Kennedy) in Highland. To register, please contact Emily Hackett at

(219) 836-8610, ext. 332 or ehackett@stm-church.com or look for a Registration Form on page 12 of this bulletin.

Lectors for the Week

Saturday, June 17 5:30 pm Mass

Richard Gard & Rob Mangus

Sunday, June 18 6:30 am Mass

Loretta Krawczyk & Virgil Ramirez

8:00 am Mass Diane DeSoto &

Theresa Kowalski

10:00 am Mass Christine Greenberg &

Maryanne Topor

12:00 Noon Mass Richard & Sylvia Komyatte

Sunday, June 118 6:30 am Mass

Main: Deborah Pastor Chapel: Barbara O’Block

8:00 am Mass Main: Paul & Jan Liszewski

Chapel: Mary Silvasi Choir: Jack & Judy Mateja

10:00 am Mass Main: Andrea Mazerik

Chapel: Pischner Family

Saturday, June 17 5:30 pm Mass

Chapel: Chuck & Chris Shearman

Choir: Bill & JoAnn Karr

Senior Citizen News

Wednesday, July 19 th Annual Seniors Picnic

12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Weis Center

Monthly Luncheon Monday, June 26th at 11:00 a.m.

Gabe’s Restaurant — Glenwood, IL No reservations needed, just come and join us for an

enjoyable afternoon of good food & great conversation.

STM Parish Directory Schedule Your Session Now

We invite every parishioner of St. Thomas More to be part of our new Parish Directory. Photo sessions will take place between June 27 and July 1, with many time slots available. Schedule your photo session now by logging-in to the St. Thomas More parish website at:

www.stm-church.com.

Sign-up in the Church Narthex on the weekends of

June 10/11 &

June 17/18.

Every family who participates will receive:

•1 Complimentary 8 x10 Portrait • Free Parish Directory

•20% Off Any Additional Portraits

Smile!

Register Now for Fall 2017 Religious Education Classes for 2017/2018 We are currently registering for the upcoming school year! The registration form can be found on the parish website. Register early to ensure that you get your day

of preference. If you are new to the program, a Baptismal certificate is required for registration.

Payment in full is required at the time of registration. We look forward to seeing you this fall!

Thursday Evening Scripture Study All adult parishioners are invited to join our next scripture study:

“Matthew: The King and His Kingdom”, a Catholic Bible study that brings the history of Christ to life

through Matthew’s Gospel covering 24 videos, preceded by pray-er and lively group discussion. Two sessions:

August-November, 2017 and January–March, 2018 Cost is $30/person for study materials. Space is limited!

Please register by July 25 by calling or emailing Denise Gard at(219) 201-4103; dgard08@sbcglobal.net.

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St. Thomas More School June 11, 2017

T.R.I.P. Summer Schedule

We look forward to processing your T.R.I.P. orders over the summer.

Please note that for summer processing, all orders must be submitted no later than

9:00 a.m. on the processing days. Pick-up will be in the Parish Office after

3:00 p.m. on the designated days. Regular processing will resume after

Labor Day. Questions? Email: stmstrip@gmail.com

Summer Schedule: Tuesday, June 27

Pick-up Thursday, June 29

Monday, July 17

Pick-up Wednesday, July 19

Monday, August 21

Pick-up Wednesday, August 23

Hurry! Register Now! Enrollment applications for the

2017-2018 school year at St. Thomas More School will be

accepted until June 22, 2017. Placement testing for all incoming

students will take place: Wednesday, June 14 at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 28 at 8:45 a.m.

All students must complete an Online Application (OA), found on the school website at www.stm-school.com, and

submit the required documents prior to testing. Click on the link by the red apple.

Kindergarten Graduation Moving on Up

to the First Grade! Although much of the

attention at graduation-time is focused on our 8th grade students, they were not the

only graduates at St. Thomas More School.

Our youngest graduates, the energetic Kindergarten class, were also recognized at their

own ceremony. Complete with a procession to Pomp and Circumstance, these adorable grads wowed the audience with a musical program after Mass on the

last day of school, May 26th. Congratulations kids!

See you in August.

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Thursday, June 15 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Resume Check List

STM Career Networking Group

80% of Jobs are Unadvertised 82% of Jobs are found through Networking

15% Found through Search Firms 10% Found through Want Ads

4% Create Their Own Jobs • 2% Blindly Send Resumes

Where: STM Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster

When: The 3rd Thursday of Every Month Time: 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Email: STMCareerGroup@gmail.com

Regular Meetings are Free! Open to All! For those who are unemployed (in transition), new to the job

market, employed but changing careers or those who can offer employment opportunities through their current professional

connections. Have your cover letter, resume or thank you note critiqued by a professional.

STM Positions Available Building Maintenance Position

Duties involved with this position include the maintenance and repair of the St. Thomas More church and school buildings and

grounds. The ideal candidate must have some experience in electrical, plumbing, construction and HVAC systems. Reliable

transportation & valid driver’s license. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. a must.

Hours are Monday to Friday — 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Some weekends and after-hours work may be required.)

Religious Formation Administrative Assistant The Religious Formation Administrative Assistant is responsible for the day to day operation of the Religious Formation office, assisting

the Director of Religious Formation in all aspects of the position. The ideal candidate must be organized, self-directed with ability to

prioritize and multi-task, be computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with using a data base. Must also have the ability to work with people of all ages, have excellent interpersonal skills, and have good hearing, sight and the ability to lift 10 lbs. Must be

Catholic and have a high school degree and at least 3 years of secretarial or administrative assistant experience. Additional

religious training is a plus. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Friday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays

and Thursday. There are occasional weekends and evenings (Sacrament days, parent or catechist meetings, etc.)

To apply for these positions, please send resume to: jobopenings@stm-church.com or apply in person at STM:

St. Thomas More 8501 Calumet •Munster, IN 46321

Charity Softball Event Police & Fire Charity Softball Event

Today, Sunday, June 11th at 1:30 p.m. Munster Community Park (8549 Lions Club Drive)

Tickets only $5 and all proceeds will benefit Munster Police Officer Joe Pacheco, who is currently batting brain cancer.

Onsite Blood Drive from 12:30-4:30 p.m. & activities for kids.

STM Travelers Club Baha’i House of Worship, Wilmette, IL

The Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glencoe, IL June 29, 2017

Bus leaves 9:00 a.m. • Returns around 5:30 p.m. Cost: $30 per person (includes bus & gratuities).

Please make your reservations in the STM Parish Office. Join us as we visit the Baha’i House of Worship, which

emphasizes the spiritual unity of all

peoples and promotes the love of God through prayer,

reflection and being of service to humanity.

This domed structure is surrounded by

beautiful gardens and fountains, featuring

intricately carved walls and pillars where all religions are honored. Visitors will find the silence and peacefulness a respite. Our next stop is the Chicago

Botanic Gardens, a 385-acre living plant museum and conservation science center situated on nine islands, featuring 26 gardens displaying millions of plants and flowers in a variety of settings. Stroll the gardens & enjoy the beauty before dining at

the Garden View Café, open 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a cafeteria style lunch to be enjoyed whenever you wish (lunch is not included in the cost and is on your own). ...Lois, Pat & Mary

Catholic Charity Drive Cruz Castillo, a life scout from Troop 271 in Lansing, IL is

pursuing his Eagle Scout award, the prestigious ultimate award for a Boy Scout. For his Eagle Scout project, he is conducting a

Cereal and Hygiene Product Drive — June 5 to 16 to help Respond Now in Chicago Heights which serves 22

communities in the South Suburbs of Chicago. Donations of cereal & dental products (toothbrushes, mouthwash, toothpaste &

floss) can be placed in the marked box by the Parish Office.  

Catholic Charities Father’s Day Collection

As Catholic Charities continues to fulfill its mission of providing and advocating for the physical, emotional, and social needs of

the poor and vulnerable, the agency has experienced a significant increase in the number of people seeking assistance. Our Father’s Day collection is critical to support our programs. For more infor-

mation or to donate, visit www.catholic-charities.org.

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Please Volunteer Now! We Need Your Help! Family Fun Days — June 21-25, 2017

Volunteer Sign-Up

Festival 2017

It’s Festival Time Again!

As in the past, volunteers are needed

in many facets of the event. We encourage all parishioners

to volunteer for this year’s festival.

To volunteer, please go online at

www.tinyurl.com/stmfest or fill out the paper form provided below in this bulletin and in church.

So give a hand and volunteer to make this year’s

festival the best ever!

Bring on the rides, food, music & fellowship that make this event a safe & fun-filled adventure!

Children’s Prizes Needed

We are in need of prizes for the Children's Game Tent again this

year and would be appreciative of any

age-appropriate small toys,

especially Beanie Babies to give our young visitors. If you have any new

or gently used items please call Linda Harle, at

(219) 972-2466 to arrange pick-up/delivery. Thank you in

advance for your generosity.

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All Children in Age 4 to Incoming 5 th Grade are invited to participate! (Children must be 4 years of age on or before August 1, 2017)

Register Now! Register early so you don’t forget. Get a jump-start on summer activities for your child.

Parent & Teen Help Needed, Too! Register at the Parish Office or contact Emily Hackett at (219) 836-8610, #332 or vbs@stm-church.com.

Family Information:

Parent/Guardian #1 Name: _____________________________________ Email:_____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________ City:___________________________ State:______ Zip:____________

Phone Numbers: Home (_______) _________________ Cell (______) _____________________ Work (_______) ______________________

Parent/Guardian #2 Name: _____________________________________ Email:_____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________ City:___________________________ State:______ Zip:____________

Phone Numbers: Home (_______) _________________ Cell (______) _____________________ Work (_______) ______________________ _

Emergency Contacts (if unable to reach parents): Name___________________________________ Phone __________________________

1st Child

Full Name: ______________________________________________

Sex (circle one): M F Age:______ Grade just completed_____

T-Shirt Size (circle one): Youth: XS S M L Adult: S M L XL

Allergies/Medical Conditions:________________________________

Health Insurance Company:__________________________________

Policy #: ________________________________________________

Photo Release ____ I agree & consent to the use of any photograph of the above student(s) for the bulletin & publicity purposes by St. Thomas More Church and waive all claims for any compensation (every effort is taken to protect our students’ identity).

____ I do NOT want my child’s picture used for the bulletin & publicity purposes by St. Thomas More

I understand that reasonable precautions will be taken to safeguard the health and well-being of the participants in this VBS and that I will be notified as soon as possi-ble in the event of an emergency. In the case of sickness or an accident, I authorize and consent the VBS Team, or other associated volunteers of the VBS program to obtain medical care from a licensed physician, hospital, or medical clinic for my son/daughter in the event that myself or other legal guardian(s) cannot be reached. I hereby do release and forever discharge this Diocese, Parish and/or Organization from all manners of actions, claims which I or the child named above shall or may have for any reason, arising during my child’s attendance of the VBS. Unless other written instruction is submitted, I also consent to allowing my child’s image to be recorded, either by photograph or video, and used during the VBS week or for future advertisement of Parish VBS programs. Any other use will require your further consent.

Consent: Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________________________________ Date:__________________________

Payment: $25/child Amount $________________Check #_____________ (Make checks payable to: St. Thomas More)

St. Thomas More

Vacation Bible School 2017 Monday, July 10th to Friday, July 14th

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Daily

Special this year: Due to summer construction at St. Thomas More, Vacation Bible School will be held at

St. James the Less 9640 Kennedy Avenue in Highland, IN

Children from both parishes can participate. $25 Fee includes t-shirt, snacks & crafts.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 26th.

2nd Child

Full Name: ______________________________________________

Sex (circle one): M F Age:______ Grade just completed_____

T-Shirt Size (circle one): Youth: XS S M L Adult: S M L XL

Allergies/Medical Conditions:________________________________

Health Insurance Company:__________________________________

Policy #: ________________________________________________