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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; Ext. 312

myadron@stm-church.com Associate Pastor .......................... Reverend Richard C. Holy; Ext. 314

rholy@stm-church.com Deacons .................................................................. Mr. Joseph Stodola ............................................................................ Dr. Napoleon Tabion ............................................................................ Mr. Daniel Zurawski Stewardship Director ...................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care Coordinator ............ Deacon Napoleon Tabion; Ext. 315 Director of Religious Formation ......... Mrs. Sandra Morgan; Ext. 332

Parish Office Staff Office Hours: Monday ~ Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Web Site www.stm-church.com E-mail address is: parish.office@stm-church.com Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax............ 836-9185 Bulletin Editor ............................................. Mrs. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309 E-mail address for bulletin is: bulletin@stm-church.com Daytime Receptionist ................................ Mrs. Susan Strain; Ext. 310 Evening Receptionist ............................. Ms. Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310

Pastoral Ministries Circle of Prayer ........................................ Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002 Environment & Art ............................................ Jean Bados 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers .................................... Carole Mackey 923-8816 Hospitality Ministry ....................................... Ann D’Orazio 838-9343 Lectors ............................................................... Jim Kaspar 836-2343 Music Ministry .................... Miss Angie Lorandos 836-8610, Ext. 338 Nursery ................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 St. Vincent de Paul ............................ Mrs. Kathy Georgelas 836-8610 Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-7262

2010-2011 Pastoral Council Tom Alexander, Co-Chair .................... Kevin Cloghessy, Chairperson Timothy Etter .................................................................. Don Kopenec Jackie Kovach ................................................................ Phil McIntosh Dwight Reed ............................................................... Susan Rousseau James Secviar .............................................................. Linda Stefanich Joyce Stodola ............................................................ Joann Wleklinski

St. Thomas More School Pre-School through 8th Grade Office Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. School web site ~ www.stm-school.com School Phone ......... 836-9151 School Fax ......................... 836-0982 Principal ................................................... Mr. Chet Nordyke; Ext. 328 School Administrative Assistant…..Mrs. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate Mrs. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 329 Dir. of Student Special Services ................. Mrs. Tina Boyle; Ext. 323 Home & School Association. ................. Mrs. Vesna Sopcic 864-1721 Parish & School Offices Associate……......Mrs. Candy Ally, Ext. 311 Parish & School Offices Associate ........ Mrs. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339

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

St. Thomas More Religious Education Kindergarten through 8th Grade Office Hours:M-F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Religious Education Phone ........................................................... 836-8610 Director ........................................................ Mrs. Sandra Morgan; Ext. 332 Administrative Assistant ................................ Mrs. Charlotte Herr; Ext. 336 Grades K through 8 ~ Wed. & Thurs. 4:30 ~ 6:00 p.m.

Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education ................................................... Mrs. Barbara Topete Parish Life ................................................................. Mrs. Elaine Herrmann Peace & Social Justice ..................................................... Mr. David Kapala Spirituality & Worship ................................................ Mrs. Margot Blocher Stewardship .................................................................. Mrs. Noreen Bickel

Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ........................................ Cindy Keilman 923-9862 Elizabeth Ministry ................................................ Pam Domasica 838-7940 Holy Name Society ..................................................... Joe Adams 865-3566 Senior Citizens ....................................................... Tina Candella 922-7814 Respect Life ............................................................ Alice Wohler 836-5337 Knights of Columbus .................................. Gregg Blocher (219) 902-1171 Blue Army .................................................. Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Planned Giving ..................................................................... Ken Krupinski Building Maintenance .................................................... Bob Ray 924-6472 Boy Scouts .............................................................. Roger Jachna 322-0769 Cub Scouts ............................................................... Steve Hrinda 923-6438 Girl Scouts ......................................................... Barbara Jamrose 922-3783 Catering/Hall Rental ........................................ Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539 Moms’ Group ............................................................ Kim Power 838-5058 Ushers Club ......................................................... Jim Marmalejo 836-1463 Gabriel Project ..................................................... Kathy Trotman 836-4329

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

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CELEBRANTS

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 19, 2010

Saturday, September 25 8:30 am A. & Nate Anglin 5:30 pm C., E. & F. Beckman, A. & A. Chronowski MC ~ Greg Sunday, September 26 6:30 am B., R. & S. Caraher 8:00 am K. & M. Yeager, E. & V. Zaczyk, A. Zaleski MC ~ Lauren 10:00 am D., E. & S. Trivunovic, M. McGrath, M. Perez MC ~ Ryan 12:00 noon D., D., M. & G. O’Brien MC ~ Ted

Saturday, September 25 5:30 p.m. Fr. Rick Holy

Sunday, September 26 6:30 p.m. Fr. Barry Evers 8:00 a.m. Fr. Barry Evers 10:00 a.m. Fr. Rick Holy 12:00 Noon Fr. Rick Holy

Sacrificial Offering for September 12, 2010

Adult $ 26,047.00 Loose $ 1,344.00 Children $ 32.91

TOTAL $ 27,423.89

Thank you for your generosity.

SUNDAY, September 19 — Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am Thomas E. Murphy by Peter Murphy 8:00 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 10:00 am Kristen Kennedy by STMS Class of 1998 12:00 pm Geraldine Lesko by Husband Gene & Family

MONDAY, September 20 — St. Andrew Kim Taegon & St. Paul Chong Hasang & Their Companions 6:30 am Marjorie Hubert by Judy Strask & Sons 8:30 am Tami Dublak by Family

TUESDAY, September 21 — St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist 6:30 am Jane Gryzbek by Dr. & Mrs. Charles Helms 8:30 am Michael Kelly (Ann.) by Marie & Dan Karulski & Family 10:00 am Intention of Jerry Darlak by John, Jackie, Bob, & Betty Santori (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 1)

WEDNESDAY, September 22 6:30 am Martha & Jacob Madura by Daughter Marcy 8:30 am Patrick Quinn by Wife Lois & Family

THURSDAY, September 23— St. Pio of Pietrelcina 6:30 am Mary Mysliwy by Patty Pfister 9:00 am Emily Kobus (Ann.) by Family

FRIDAY, September 24 6:30 am Alexandria Scherer by Ed & Joan Wolak 8:30 am Jim Cornell (Ann.) by Fr. Rick Holy

SATURDAY, September 25 8:30 am Anthony J. Pernal by Mrs. Frances Kryszak 2:00 pm Liszewski/Pozywio Nuptials 5:30 pm Anne Baranowski by Carole & Joseph Janusonis

SUNDAY, September 26 — Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Gerald & Margaret Pluard by Carole & Joseph Janusonis 10:00 am Intention of Michael Ferrantella by Family 12:00 pm In Honor of St. Vincent de Paul by STM SVDP Society

Pastoral Care Ministry If a family member or friend is ill at home or in the hospital

and cannot make it to Mass, please call our Pastoral Care Office at 836-8610, #315 and we bring Communion to them.

Respect Life Corner Intercession for Life

Y or all newborn babies: that they may teach us the consummate beauty and value of every human life; we pray to the Lord.

Readings for the Week of September 19, 2010

Sunday: Am 8:4-7/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13 Monday: Prv 3:27-34/Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9:9-13 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9/Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11/Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11/Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9-12:8/Lk 9:43b-45 Next Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31

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Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time There has been much analysis about the recent financial crisis that has

affected the world economy. The situation has been blamed on a variety of factors, including easy credit, bad mortgages, lack of savings, and

speculation. One area that has gotten particular scrutiny by regulators has been the clever financial instruments that were devised to lure investors

seeking higher returns. Things like mortgage-backed securities and credit default swaps were supposed to provide guaranteed returns even in a down

market. Instead, these very instruments were some of the causes of the market's downfall.

Being financially clever can often get a person a good job. But it doesn't always last. We see that in the parable of the steward who was

squandering his master's resources. Like Treasury agents from the FDIC swooping down on an insolvent bank, the master in this week's Gospel lands full force on the steward who must now give an account of his

actions. His approach is to ingratiate himself with his master's debtors in hopes that they will take him in. It is much like the approach of some

financial whiz kids who, after the collapse of some of the riskiest investment strategies, have come up with new ways to make money.

Jesus reminds his followers whom they really serve. We need to be honest and trustworthy with the things of this world, even though in the end they amount to nothing. When we are, then we can be trusted with the true wealth, that of eternity. For many people, the financial crisis and job loss has been a great burden. Some have used the occasion to re-focus their

values and discover what truly matters. The steward in the Gospel threw his lot in with those who would give him an easy way out of his corrupt

situation. Our stewardship of all that God has given us requires that we be faithful to Christ in all that we do.

SUNDAY, September 19 Catechetical Sunday Mass ~ 10:00 am 1:30 pm Queen of Peace Cenacle ~ Chapel MONDAY, September 20 5:00 pm Spirituality & Worship ~ Conference Room 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Holy Name Society ~ Solar Room 7:00 pm Religious Formation ~ Conference Room TUESDAY, September 21 9:15 am —6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel 7:00 pm RCIA ~ Conference Room WEDNESDAY, September 22 9:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room 4:30—6:00 pm ~ Religious Education Classes 6:30 pm SVDP Society ~ Conference Room THURSDAY, September 23 4:30—6:00 pm ~ Religious Education Classes 7:00 pm Video Bible ~ Conference Room SATURDAY, September 25 St. Vincent De Paul Food Collection SUNDAY, September 26 New Beginnings after the 10:00 a.m. and Noon Masses St. Vincent De Paul Food Collection at All Masses 9:00 am New Parishioner Orientation ~ Solar Room

c lease pray for the sick of our parish... Coleen Alexander Margaret Amatulli Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio Irene Baker Cody Baldwin F. Barrios Antonio Belmonte Tom Bernacke Michael Berry Michael Blazevich Michael Boston Cheryl Bostrom Lottie Bryk Denis Buksa Stephany Burney Dorothy Campbell James Campbell Lorraine Caparelli Barbara Cak Thomas Cak Al Carollo Carol Carollo Kathleen Cecil Joseph Cwiok Jacqueline Morrow Christian Frank Coman Vincent Corsello John Costa Mike Curtain Irene Dettmer Irene Dickey David Drewniak Debra Dunn Alex Eiland John L. Estrada Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Andrea Garritano Joseph Gasiorek Dorothy Gillespie Margaret Good Howard Gralewski

James Grunewald Ceil Guziar Amy Hayes Chuck Heggi Eleanore Heggi Marie Henke Evelyn Hennes Ray Humpfer Steve Izzo Dennis Jablonski Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack Rosemary Jerzak-Staszel Emery Johns Dorothy Jurkash Debbie Kaczka Robert Kalka Margaret A. Kapala Carol Keilman Rev. Matthew Kish Josephine Knesek Janet Knight Alice Kolember Ken Kors Dorothy Kovach Miller Krizmanic Rose Krizmanic Helen Krull Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Debbie Le Monier Mary Leahy Jo Lisiniewicz Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz Maria Lovell Carole Mackey Gregory Mahoney Mary Manchak Brady Martin Alex Mau Joseph McShane Faye Meny Sandi Merlo

Olga Mihalo Andrew Moll David Moll Jean Narvid Donna Nichols Steven Nowaczyk Bella O’Bryan Valerie O’Donnell Danny Ogren Patrick O’Shea Ruth Ospalski Audrey Ostroff John Pavcak Johanna Petruch Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones Genevieve Platek Adam Potapczak Helen Pukoszek Kristen Rubin Anthony Saklaczynski Ed Sandrick Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz Zachery Scriff James Secviar Renee Shehan Lydia Skorupa Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Charles Stevens Carolyn Sutley Georgianne Suto Rose Theis Margaret Thiel Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Julia Vrbanich Adele Wall Sally Walters Lucille Wonnell Cecilia Ziegler

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Whether we face discouragement, loss, pain or despair we can take great comfort in knowing that no

sorrow is too deep that God cannot feel it with us. God wants

to help deliver us from it. We can help on a

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat.

Join our next retreat on October 22—24, 2010. Call (219) 558-0623 or kdruz@att.net. All calls confidential.

Bann III Elisa Liszewski & Tom Pozywio

Bann II Michele Kish & Rudy Sparks

Bann I Joseph Trtan & Leslie Cuadra

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The Pastor’s Page

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE During an Army war game a commanding officer’s jeep got stuck in the mud. The C.O. saw some men lounging around nearby and asked them to help him get unstuck. "Sorry sir," said one of the loafers, "but we’ve been classified dead and the umpire said we couldn’t contribute in any way." The C.O. turned to his driver and said, "Go drag a couple of those dead bodies over here and throw them under the wheels to give us some traction."

Red Mass for the Legal Community All members of the Legal Community are invited to attend the first annual Gary Diocese Red Mass, an ancient tradition which got its name from the red robes worn by the priest and judges who attended Mass together at the annual opening term of Court. Today the Red Mass brings judges, lawyers, and law professionals together to reflect and seek inspiration from God to guide them in the coming year's efforts. People of all faiths are welcome.

Bishop Dale J. Melczek, Celebrant Thursday, October 7, 2010 - 8:00 A.M.

Our Lady of Consolation, 8303 Taft St. Merrillville Breakfast Reception immediately following at Vamos Hall

RSVP by tomorrow, Monday, September 20th: Diana Murray, Executive Director, Catholic Foundation 219-769-9292, ext. 290 or dmurray@catholicfuture.org

Sponsored by: The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Gary

& NWI Volunteer Lawyers, Inc

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY Today, Sunday, September 19, 2010 is Catechetical Sunday. We celebrate, today, those who serve our parish community in a special way as catechists — teachers of the faith. At one of our Masses, we will call forward all of our catechists and recommission them for another year of serving the Lord in our classrooms both in our parish school as well as in our parish religious education program. Our catechists are very important people since they stand in the classroom and serve as living examples of people of faith. However, it is awfully difficult to teach the faith if the faith is not being lived on a daily basis in the home. That is why we remind all parishioners that we are all catechists. We teach the faith by living the faith. If a catechist in our classroom attempts to teach about the virtue of honesty but the student sees dishonesty at home, that student will learn that dishonesty is the way to go. If, however, a catechist teaches about the virtue of honesty and the student lives in a home where honesty is cherished and promoted, the catechist will help to emphasize what is being taught in the home. So, while we honor our catechists today, we realize that none of us are “off the hook.” We all must teach the faith by what we say and by what we do. Do the right thing today. God bless you.

Priests and deacons have served the Diocese of Gary more than fifty years. Others have served in the territory that is now the Diocese of Gary. Please pray for those men who have been called to God and whose anniversaries of death are this week: September 22: Msgr. John J. Charlebois (2009) September 23: Rev. Joseph P. Murphy, SCJ (1977) September 24: Deacon David Brown (1997)

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

RCIA classes will run every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. is the latest that we go. Often we are finished by 8:00 p.m.) in the Conference Room by

the Parish Office. (Please note that this is a change in location. In the past, we used to meet in the Solar Room.) There will be inquiry sessions this Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. and next Tuesday, September 28th. These sessions give you an opportunity to fill out a registration form, telling us about yourself. You also pick up the text book and syllabus for the year. You only need to attend one of the two inquiry sessions. The regular sessions begin Tuesday, October 5th.

Who is welcome? † Anyone who is not Catholic and who wishes to find out

more about the faith. † Any Catholic who may have been baptized but never

received any other Sacraments of Initiation. † Any Catholic who has a minimal understanding of the

faith and wishes to know more. † A very active Catholic and who wishes to share his or her

faith with others. Circle the dates on your calendar, come to the Parish Office, and find out what it is all about! If you would like to be a part of the RCIA Team, please call Fr. Mike or Fr. Rick.

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Living Stewardship

The Gospel today is teaching us to be faithful stewards, recognizing that we are caretakers, not owners of material

goods. We have to choose whether we are going to serve God or wealth. We can’t do both. Jesus wants us to see that the real

enemy of discipleship is not unbelief, but laziness— the constant postponing of full commitment to the life of faith and

what it calls us to be and do.

My Two Cents Thoughts on Stewardship

Mark Your Calendar

September 19 Catechetical Sunday 10:00 am Mass 22/23 Class 29/30 Class October 6/7 Class—All School Mass, children may donate to St. Vincent de Paul Society 13/14 Class 14 PARENT CONFIRMATION MEETING ~ 7:00 pm in the GYM 20/21 Class 27/28 Class

If you are interested in volunteering in the Religious Education Program as a Catechist, Hall Monitor and/or Substitute, please call

Sandi Morgan at 836-8610, ext. 332 for more information.

Religious Education

Mrs. Sandi Morgan—Director of Religious Education

Parents of Special Needs Children If you are homeschooling your child this fall due to special needs and would like to form a support group to teach the faith to these special youngsters, contact Sandi Morgan.

Holy Name Society Attention All Members!

Our Evening of Reflection will take place on Tuesday, September 28th at the Carmelite Shrine.

Our retreat leader will be Rev. Bronislaw Socha, OCD (Fr. Bruno). Arrive at 6:00 p.m. for a mini-tour of the Pope John Paul II 2nd floor Memorial, with Mass at 6:30 p.m. After dinner, there will be a short talk by Fr. Bruno, with the praying of the Rosary to

follow. Benediction will close the evening. Donation is $13. If you are interested in attending this meaningful event, please make

a reservation by contacting: Capt. Bob Ray at 924-6472 or Capt. Al Carollo at 836-8268

no later than September 21st. To help keep our costs down, if you make a reservation, please be

sure to attend. New members are always welcome!!!

Our next regular meeting is Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. for the praying of the Rosary. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.; a video and refreshments will conclude the evening.

Our guest speaker will be Rev. Fr. Dennis Blaney. Home School Program

Any student home schooling due to special needs or sports must have at least one parent come to the

office to fill out a home school contract. If there is no home school contract on file with the Religious Education Office, the student’s file will be marked

with an unexcused absence for attendance. Unexcused absences may hinder sacramental

preparation and/or the student’s movement to the next grade level.

Greeters for September 25 & 26, 2010

10:00 am Mass Chapel:

Joan Mucha & Gen Gogolak Choir:

MaryAnn & Dwight Reed

12:00 pm Mass Chapel: Diane Gralewski

Choir: Pat Batchelder

5:30 pm Mass Chapel:

Chris & Charles Shearman

6:30 am Mass Chapel: Shirley & Lyle Fralich

8:00 am Mass Chapel: Mary Silvasi

Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to help Catholic Charities with making minor repairs and doing preventive maintenance in their Ham-

mond, East Chicago, Gary and Portage offices where they serve those in need. Call Sister Jean Augustine at (219)886-3549, #329 if you are able to volunteer your time and talents

for a few hours.

Virtus Training Watch future bulletins for the next scheduled Virtus

training sessions, which will be scheduled for October. Please note that anyone wishing to be involved with

activities where students are present needs to be Virtus trained beforehand.

If you have lived outside of the State of Indiana during the past five years, there will be a $5 fee for the Virtus class.

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St. Thomas More School September 19, 2010

St. Thomas More School Welcomes New Staff Members

Room Parent Coordinator

Mrs. Lori Whelan

Volunteer Coordinator Mrs. Gina Jeleniewski

Administration Liaison Mrs. Kristen Faso

Faculty Liaison Mrs. Jennifer Zabrecky

Presidents Mary Beth Ginalski &

Kim Haugh

Vice Presidents Theresa Bosak & Janet McComis

Secretary Chiara Andrewjeski

Treasurer Phyllis Sarnowski 

Mrs. Laura Javorka joins the St. Thomas More teaching staff as our new music teacher. She comes to us from Holy

Ghost Parish in South Holland where she served as a music teacher for 2 years and still serves as the Music Director for Holy Ghost Church. Along with Mrs. Javorka, we also welcome her two daughters, Christina and Julie, to our student body.

Mrs. Marcie Burzynski is now in her second year as part of the St. Thomas More School staff with increased responsibilities as an Assistant in the Pre-K Program at the Weis Center. In the past Mrs. Burzynski has served as a recess and lunch monitor. She is the mother of two STMS students.

Mrs. Marianne Korfiatis has also joined the Weis Center staff as an Assistant working with our Pre-K children. She is the mother of two St. Thomas More School students.

Miss Kate Delaney is meeting the needs of our growing school enrollment and has joined the St. Thomas More School

staff as our third First Grade teacher. Miss Delaney holds a Bache-lor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the College of St. Jo-seph and was happy to find a permanent home here after serving STMS as a student teacher during her last semester of college.

Mrs. Dawn DeVore is serving as an aide for our Preschool program. Mrs. DeVore has spent the past several years at St. Joseph School in Dyer where she assisted in the cafeteria and with the preschool class. We welcome both Mrs. Devore and her daughter, Madison, to St. Thomas More School.

New Home and School Association Officers Are Announced St. Thomas More School welcomes our new Home & School Association Officers for the 2010/2011 school year. On behalf of the entire school community, we thank these enthusiastic and hard-working women for their passionate dedication our school.

Pictured: Treasurer, Phyllis Sarnowski, Presidents, Mary Beth Ginalski & Kim Haugh and Vice-President, Janet McComis.

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SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk Walk a Mile in My Shoes

Saturday, September 25th at Lemon Lake in Crown Point

Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Walk starts at 11:00 a.m.

100% of the funds raised are directly returned to the SVDP parish where it was raised. Rain date —Sunday, September 26th.

Save the Date! STMS Annual

Harvest Gala will be held on

Saturday, November 6th at Villa Cesare in Schererville.

STM Garden Club

Just as the seasons begin to change, so does the scope of work needed to maintain our beautiful parish

grounds. Help is always needed and welcomed by the Garden Club.

If you are able-bodied and willing to give some of your

free time to help with this very important ministry, we’d love to have you join us. We meet every Wednesday and Friday

morning in the Barn. If you can spare a few hours a week, please become part of

our group. The coffee and camaraderie

are great, too.

Travel Club News Our Trips are For All Parishioners

Have you always wanted to visit the campus of Notre Dame in South Bend?

University of Notre Dame Trip

Thursday October 14th Depart at 7:15 a.m.

Please join us on our next trip to the University. Because of a time change in South Bend our bus will be leaving promptly at 7:15 a.m. The cost of the trip will be $25, which includes transportation and gratuities.

Lunch will be on your own.

Our first stop at 10:30 a.m. will be to attend Mass at the Basilica and to visit Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. At this time please feel free to walk the campus at your

leisure. Points of interest are the bookstore, Hesburgh Library, Knute Rockne Memorial and the Stadium. Lunch will be at Tippicanoe Place in the Studebaker

Building.

You will be happy to know we will then take a short tour of the Chocolate Factory in South Bend which is famous for…yes, chocolates! October 14th is not far away and

Payment is due when you make your reservation. Sign up at the parish office and make your checks out to STM Traveling Club. Please watch our Sunday bulletins for more information. We are especially excited about

this trip since it will be a highly inspirational one.

Respect Life Corner No, it's not Lent yet!

40 Days for Life begins on September 22nd. Forty Days for Life is a nationwide movement of peaceful prayer

and fasting, to stop the killing of God’s children in the womb. ♦ We are all encouraged to bravely take some time to stand and

pray at the abortion clinic in Merrillville at 8645 Connecticut St. with other sincere people, at a time of your choice when the clinic is open (Monday -Saturday from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.).

We Can Make a Difference!!... ♦ If you cannot make it to the abortion clinic, you can privately

fast and pray for an end to this widespread horrific practice of the taking of innocent human life...

♦ Spread the word every way possible to get others to join you in the 40 Days for Life...

Respect Life Rose Sale

This year STM Respect Life Committee will have fresh roses available for parishioners

after all the Masses on the weekend of October 2/3, for an offering of $1 per rose. Proceeds will go to Birth Choice Pregnancy

Counseling Center located in Hammond, next to Planned Parenthood.

(Birth Choice pays $1,000/month in rent).

The Knights of Columbus & Squires Thank You!!

The Msgr. Weis Knights of Columbus Council 10596 and Squires Council 4101 would like to thank everyone who came to our Fall Fish Fry this past Friday September 10th.

A lot of food and fun was served.

Our next upcoming event will be our Knights Steak Fry

for any men of the parish on Monday October 25th at 7.30pm.

The Squires is open to any boy of the parish ages 10-17. If you would like information on the Squires, please contact

Grand Knight Gregg Blocher 219-902-1171.

Our raffle winners are:

Olivia Tolin—$700.00 John Pellar—$200.00

Felicia Makowski—$100.00

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Diocese of Gary Emmaus Program

The Emmaus Program is a 4 week faith formation series offered by the collaborative efforts of the Offices of Religious Education, Schools, Youth Ministry & Lay Ecclesial Ministry.

Fall 2010 classes being offered are:

A Journey with Paul Monday Evenings on October 4th,11th,18th & 25th from 6:30

p.m.—8:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Merrillville Presenter: Mr. Bob Rabe, MA Theology

The Church—From House Church to Vatican II Thursday Evenings on October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th from

6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. at St. Bridget Parish in Hobart Presenter: David Cronan, MA Theology

Fee is $20 for each four-week class. For more information or to register, contact:

Anne Verbeke, 9292 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 or (219)769-9292, #280 or e-mail: averbeke@dcgary.org

Career Networking Group

Where: St. Thomas More Weis Center 8635 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN. When: The 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.� E-Mail: STMCareerGroup@gmail.com.

For those who are unemployed, new to the job market, em-ployed or can offer employment opportunities through their

current professional connections. Open to everyone.�

Meeting Schedule

October 21 Dr. Vicky Oliver, M.A., LCSW Psychotherapist Topic: Dealing with the Emotional Aspects of Transition and Moving Forward

November 18 Donald J. Uhrin, LLC Topic: Finance – How to Budget Until the “NEXT SUCCESS” & What to Do With Your 401K

December 16 Adam Gowlickowski, Founder of Applied Leadership

January 20 Arcelor Mittal: Topic: TBD

February 17 How To Apply For Federal Jobs

Be part of the Career Networking Group to develop strategies for adapting to our changing economy, stay connected to

contacts or have your Cover Letter-Resume-Thank You Note critiqued by a professional.

Be prepared to share business cards, resume or handbills (highlighted skills, accomplishments, brief work history; identifies work environment; target titles and companies)

during networking time. Dress to make your first impression.

Second Prize — $10,000 Third-Fifth Prize — $5,000 Sixth-15th Prize — $1,000 16th - 35th Prize — $500 36th - 55th Prize — $250

Grand Prize — $100,000

Winner need not be present. Drawing to be held October 9th. Tickets available in St. Thomas More Parish Office!

Andrean High School Vision 21 — XV Raffle

Ticket cost $100. Split one with your friends!

All proceeds to benefit every Andrean High School club, organization and team.

Senior Citizens Club We meet twice monthly at the

Kish Funeral Home’s Community Room 10000 Calumet Avenue (use the side entrance).

Our Next Meeting

Wednesday, October 6th St. Vincent De Paul Food Drive

Speaker: Debbie Uhl, Medicare Representative from SHIP

Future Meeting Schedule

Wednesday, October 20 Social Gathering

Saturday & Sunday, October 23 & 24 Ministry Fair

Wednesday, November 3 Regular Meeting

Wednesday, November 17 Social Gathering

Thursday, December 2 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Annual Christmas Party at Teibel’s Restaurant Reservations Required

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New Beginnings Reservation Form

Yes, I Require Childcare

Name___________________ Age______ Name___________________ Age______ Name___________________ Age______ Name___________________ Age______

Please mail this completed form to:

St. Thomas More Parish Office 8501 Calumet Avenue

Munster, IN 46321

(or place in the parish collection basket)

I plan to attend the following group of one-hour sessions:

Sunday, September 26th, October 3rd & October 10th After the 8:00 a.m. Mass

Sunday, September 26th, October 3rd & October 10th After the 10:00 a.m. Mass

Find new direction and passion in your life and

discover the best use for your God-given talents at home,

work, in your community and at church.

Registration is required.Space is limited. Respond today.

Register by September 19th. Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ City______________________ State______ Zip____________ Phone (____)____________ E-Mail________________________

Make a difference in your life today!

Events in the Area... Late Night Catechism

Sunday, September 26th at Ss. Peter & Paul in Merrillville Join us for this award-winning production. Contact Joyce Illyes at (219) 689-9950 or walliesmom@att.net for performance info.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program Information Sessions to Help You in Understanding Medicare Unravel the mysteries of Medicare Parts A, B C, & D. For more

info, contact St. James the Less at (219)791-4763. No reservations required.

How to Maneuver the Drug Finder www.Medicare.gov October 9th from 10:00-12:00 at the Merrillville Public Library

Medicare Parts A, B, C and D October 23rd from 10:00-12:00 at the Whiting Public Library

November 3rd from 10:00-12:00 at the Merrillville Public Library

November 13th from 10:00-12:00 at the Munster Public Library

Memory Walk to Support Alzheimer’s Care, Support & Research

Sunday, September 19th at Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville. Register at 12:30 p.m. Walk begins at 1:30. Call Louise at (219)

464-9600 or the Helpline at (800) 272-3900 for more info.

Food Bank of Northwest Indiana During the month of September, the Food Bank of NWI is

sponsoring a fund drive through local Jewel-Osco stores to help stock the shelves of area food pantries and soup kitchens.

Donate at any Jewel-Osco checkout.

Bishop Noll Homecoming Tailgate Party Friday, October 1st in the BNI Fieldhouse

Join alumni & friends after the football game vs. River Forest in the Fieldhouse on October 1st. Social gathering, beverages &

food. Tickets are $15 at the door. More info? Contact Matt Chico at (219) 932-9058, #1005 or e-mail: mchico@bishopnoll.org.

Drama Club Car Wash: Saturday, September 18th at the Blue Top Drive-In at 8801 S. Indianapolis Blvd. in Highland

(cars-$5 & vans/trucks-$7). From 11:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Catechist Retreat “Let All Those Who Thirst...Come to the Water”

Catechist Retreat on Sunday, September 19th at the Hammond Marina “Clipper Room” from 2:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. with

presenter, Fr. Jerry Schweitzer.

Wounded Healers Grief Support Groups All meetings are at St. James Church in Highland

“Beginnings” and “Suicide Survivors” Groups meet on the following Wednesday evenings from 7:00—8:30 p.m.:

September 22nd, October 6th, October 20th and November 3rd. “Help for the Holidays” Program —November 14th.

For more information, call (219) 924-5577.

Tuesday Evening Study Group Every Tuesday throughout September, October and November beginning on September 14th. We will discuss St. Therese of

Lisieux’s Story of a Soul and will meet in the Sacred Heart Rose Room, 1731 LaPorte Avenue in Whiting, at 6:30 p.m. Call Margaret Saliga at (219) 659-4138 for more information.

Cancer Resource Center “Romp & Roll” Walk & Fun Run

Sunday, October 3rd at the Munster High School Football Field. Noon registration. Walk and Run starts 1:00 p.m. with a Picnic

to follow. T-shirts for all participants donating $25 or more. More info? Call the Cancer Resource Center at (219) 836-3349.

Night of Inspiration

Feeling lonely? Weak in your faith? Attend a Night of Inspiration at St. Mary Church in Griffith at the St. Mary

Hildebrant Hall on Monday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. to learn techniques of how to be happy through positive thinking with the Lord. Call the St. Mary Rectory for info at 924-4163.

St. Victor Choir Reunion

St. Victor’s in Calumet City is looking for former members of their Choirs to join in a celebration of Sacred Music on October

16th & 17th. Call (708)891-8920 for more information.