When we immerse ourselves in silence, God ceases to be an object and, in conversation with us, becomes a deep experience that can change our lives.
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When we immerse ourselves in silence, God ceases to be an object and, in conversation with us, becomes a deep experience that can change our lives.
St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
Mission Statement : The Roman Catholic Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes and invites
every person to join us on our journey in faith and celebration. With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through
Sacred Scripture and Tradition, we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all, especially in loving service to those in need.
As part of the Universal Church, we affirm the dignity of every person. All this we do to give glory and honor to God.
Pastoral Staff Sacramental Information
Pastor ........................ Reverend Michael J. Yadron, KCHS; Ext. 2312 Confessions
myadron@stm-church.com Saturdays ............................................................. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Senior Deacons .....................................................David Kapala, KHS First Friday .............…………..1/2 hour before the 6:30 a.m. Mass
.................................................................. Dr. Napoleon Tabion, OFS Baptisms ............................... First and Third Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
Deacon ................................................................Joseph Stodola, KHS Parents must be registered parishioners and regularly
Director of Finance ...................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 attending at least six months before the Baptism. At least
Pastoral Care Coordinator ...... Deacon David Kapala, KHS; Ext. 2315 one of the godparents must be a practicing Catholic.
Director of Music ...................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 2338 Pre-Baptism Class .....................................2nd Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
Director of Religious Education ................... Emily Hackett; Ext. 2232 Parents must call the Parish Office to schedule class and/or Baptism.
Marriage .............. Must be a registered, practicing member of the
parish at least six months before beginning the six month
St. Thomas More Parish Website: www.stm-church.com preparation program for marriage.
Communion calls and visits to Hospitals and Homebound:
Call the Parish Office for Sacraments at hospital or at home.
Parish Office Staff
Hours: Mon-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm • Saturday 9:00 am –Noon
Email address.................................. parish.office@stm-church.com
New Parishioner Registration
Email address for bulletin...................... bulletin@stm-church.com To make it as convenient as possible for you,
Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax .................... 836-9185 new parishioners may register at any time in the
Bulletin Editor ................................................... Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Parish Office.
Daytime Receptionist ............................................................ Ext. 2300 Stop in during the day, or take advantage of our
Evening Receptionist............................................................ .Ext. 2300 convenient Saturday office hours.
Building Maintenance…………..Mike Popovich 836-8610, Ext. 2313
Custodial Supervisor……………..….Kim Smith 836-8610, Ext. 2331
St. Thomas More Religious Education
Pastoral Ministries Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Environment & Art ...................................... Helen Jaworski 836-8610 Office Hours:
Eucharistic Ministers ...................................... James Kaspar 836-8610 Monday, Tuesday & Friday — 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hospitality/Greeters ................................... Vicky Odegaard 322-6391 Wednesday & Thursday — 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Lectors .............................................................Richard Gard 836-8610 Religious Education Phone ........................................................... 836-8610
Nursery .................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 Director ................................................................ Emily Hackett; Ext. 2232
St. Vincent de Paul ................................... Terry Oprinovich 836-8610 Administrative Assistant .................................. Cindy McMahon; Ext. 2236
Vocations Committee ............................................................ 836-8610 Grades K through 8 • Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
2022-2023 Pastoral Council Members Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons
Julius Ballanco .................................... Bernadine Barrett, Chairperson Formation/Education ............................................................. Allen Blocher
Carolyn Cenko............................................................... Leslie Dernulc Parish Life......................................................................... Elaine Herrmann
Debra Harker ............................................................... Christi Kordeck Peace & Social Justice ................................................................ Mari Casas
Katie Kordeck .............................................................. Paul Liszewski Spirituality & Worship....................................................... Kaaren Mashura
Eric Miller .......................................................................... Jean Nanos Stewardship ..........................................................................Paul Liszewski
Joe Peters........................................................................ Daniel Straka
St. Thomas More School Parish Organizations
Altar & Rosary Society ........................................ Cindy Keilman 923-9862
Preschool through 8th Grade Boy Scouts ................................................. Sergio Sanchez (773) 412-3109
Office Hours: Monday– Friday • 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Career Networking Group…………………… Jim Kaczka (219) 201-0335
Website .............................................................www.stm-school.com ...................................................... or Donna Weidenfeller (219) 688-7597
School Phone .......... 836-9151 School Fax ........................ 836-0982 Circle of Prayer…………………………………..Carolyn Cenko 741-2509
President ..................................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 carolynrealtor@sbcglobal.net
Principal ........................................ Dr. Samantha Francis; Ext. 2258 Cub Scouts ………………….Patricia Sinclair • plalessandrini@yahoo.com
School Administrative Assistant……….. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 2200 Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200
School Reception & Office Associate……Nereida Harretos; Ext. 2201 Gabriel Project………………………………... Marilyn Glennon 801-6586
School Parent Association…………… Kandace Mack (708) 415-4133 Garden Club ............................................................ Paul Mazerik 644-8409
School Admissions…………………………….. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544
Director of Development………………….… Karen Leluga; Ext. 2307 Girl Scouts ............................................................ Renee Whelan 796-6809
Business Manager…………………………… Maria Vega; Ext. 2339 Holy Name Society ........................................ Bill Burke: sbburke3@att.net
Knights of Columbus .............................................................. Chris Bedenk
......................................... wgkchrisbedenk@gmail.com or (219) 595-2470
Weis Center Respect Life ..................................................Leslie Dernulc (219)741-3739
8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321 Seniors of STM ........................................ Susan Oczkowski (219)836-8610
Phone..................................................................................... 836-2660 Ushers Club .................................................... ….Jim Marmalejo 718-8704
Please remember St. Thomas More in your Will and Estate Planning
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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 15, 2023
Saturday, January 21
5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron
Sunday, January 22
6:30 a.m. Carmelite Father
8:00 a.m. Carmelite Father
10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron SUNDAY, January 15 — Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Yadron 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living & Deceased
8:00 am Martin Nemeth by V. Michalik
10:00 am Ann Miskovich by Eva & John Kennedy
12:00 pm Alice Dillon by Eleanor
MONDAY, January 16
Saturday, January 21 6:30 am Carol Ann Koepke by Altar & Rosary Society
5:30 p.m. S. Rozmanich, J. Dye/MC ~ Alex 8:30 am Andrew Miskowski by Patty Ann & Ken Macak
Sunday, January 22 TUESDAY, January 17 — St. Anthony
8:00 a.m. H. Jorsch, K. Karl/MC ~ Derek 6:30 am All Souls Day Intentions
10:00 a.m. R. Smola, N. Arman/MC ~ Devin 8:30 am John C. Lasics, Jr. by Family
12:00 p.m. I. & S. Ramirez/MC ~ Jack
WEDNESDAY, January 18
6:30 am Donn Davidson by Family
8:30 am Walter Vincent Bracich by Family
THURSDAY, January 19
6:30 am Michael Jores by Jose & Paul Serrano
9:00 am Francis Rich by the Rich Family
Sylvia Kay
Daughter of FRIDAY, January 20 — St. Fabian
Robert & Brooke Rogan 6:30 am Aimee Cox by the Stofko Family
8:30 am Bill Baldin by Don & Ceil Noworyta
SATURDAY, January 21 — St. Agnes
8:30 am Shaun Patterson by Carl & Deleta Siurek
5:30 pm Bob Zurad by Patrick & Yuvon Vrabel
Scott Boukal SUNDAY, January 22 — Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased
8:00 am Roland Kwasny by Evelyn, Karen & Daughters
10:00 am Intention of Edward & Diane Smosna’s Wedding
Bulletin Deadlines Anniversary by Edward & Diane Smosna
Be sure to submit articles you’d like featured in the bulletin at 12:00 pm Jennie & Gustavo Robledo by
least 2 full weeks in advance to: bulletin@stm-church.com. Eva & John Kennedy
Sacrificial Offerings
January 1, 2023 Stewardship
Adult
Loose
$ 19,703.00
$ 2,301.00
REFLECTION
Automated $ 4,935.00 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
TOTAL $ 26,939.00 “Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold,
frankincense, and myrrh.”
January 8, 2023 Matthew 2:11
The image of the Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus and
Adult $ 16,521.00 opening their treasure chests for Him is an image that we should
Loose $ 6,450.00 all try to follow each day. In gratitude for all that we have been
Automated $ 4,935.00 given, we are called to generously share all of our gifts, not just
TOTAL $ 27,906.00 the ones we pick and choose.
God wants us to be generous with everything, but especially that
Thank you for your generous support of our parish. one thing that means the most to you.
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Automated Contributions Readings: Week of January 15
As we look forward with renewed hope about the safety and
Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10/1 Cor 1:1-3/
health of our parish, area and nation, we also look forward to
Jn 1:29-34
many more in-person activities, including church attendance.
Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4/Mk 2:18-22
There are many options to support our parish!
Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c/Mk 2:23-
1. Collection Basket at Church 28
2. Mail/Drop-Off Your Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4/Mk 3:1-6
Contribution: Thursday: Heb 7:25—8:6/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17/Mk 3:7-
Mail or drop-off at Parish Office 12
Friday: Heb 8:6-13/Ps 85:8 and 10, 11-12, 13-14/Mk
3. Make a Payment Online: 3:13-19
Donate online through our parish Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9/Mk 3:20-21
website by using PayPal/debit/ Next Sunday: Is 8:23—9:3/Ps 27:1,4, 13-14 (1a)/1 Cor 1:10-13,
credit card: http://www.stm-church.com/. Go to “Donate” button in 17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17
“Virtual Offering” section.
Set-Up Automated Payment: Instruction/forms on parish
website: http://www.stm-church.com/
Questions? Contact Noreen Bickel: (219) 836-8610, #2330
nbickel@stm-church.com
P ray for the sick of our parish...
Dimitre Adich Amy Hayes Donna Nichols
Joshua Alvarez Dick Hemingway Maria Novak
Chiara Andrzejewksi Marie Henke Steven Nowaczyk
Doris Aurelio Elaine Herrmann Clare O’Brien
Maria Aurelio Adelina Hernandez Donna O’Connor
Pat Batchelder Bertha Birdy Hernandez Danny Ogren
Antonio Belmonte Irma Hernandez James Pancheri
Mary Berry
Michael Berry
Marisol Hernandez
Robert Hesek
Marty Pavlovic
Judith Peterson Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Michael Billedo Becky Hill Dawn Petro When I was a kid, I remember the priest at Mass announcing,
Diane Bochnowski Marie Hill Johanna Petruch “The Lamb of God!”
Cheryl Bostrom Joan Hoess Andrew Pieczyrak
Linda Braun Sally Joy Hollingshead Elizabeth Pilones Frankly, it struck me as nonsense. I
Bill Briney Charlotte Hunt Sylvester Porras thought: Why in the world does God have a lamb?
Grace Briney Betty Ingbretson Dennis Powell And where is this lamb?
Stephany Burney Joseph S. Iwan Ronald Prus
Kathleen Burns Steve Izzo Timothy Ribble John the Baptist sees Jesus coming toward him and announces,
Diane Butler Elizabeth Jacob Jackie Roach “Behold the lamb of God.”
Dorothy Campbell Barbara Jamrose Ann Sardella His Jewish listeners knew what he meant. God’s lamb is the
James Campbell Stanley Jayjack George Sauer thing that is sacrificed at the Jewish Passover and consumed by
Janet Cattanach Kelly Jean Marie Schultz
Jacqueline Morrow Kevin Karl Marianne Schwartz the participants.
Christian Dan Karulski William Schwartz For almost a thousand years, lambs were ritually slaughtered
Ursula Cichy Mark Kenney Zachery Scriff and eaten in Jerusalem at Passover.
Loretta Clott Irene Kerps James Secviar
Joseph Clune James Klein, Sr. Jim Seul The lamb meant sacrifice, freedom from sin, and communion
Willie Colby Janet Knight Renee Shehan with God. The Baptist is saying in effect, “This man will be
Charlotte Conn Susan Kolodziej Nick Skinner ritually sacrificed and consumed so that God’s people may be
Vincent Corsello Gregory P. Koscielski Laurie Slazyk free from sin and united to God.”
Mike Curtain Melvin Kostalik Karen Sliwa
Valerie Czapkowicz Crystal Kurek Deborah Stareck It’s crucial to relate to Jesus as a friend, brother, teacher, and
Doris Dabrowski Annika LeMonier Georgianne Suto Lord of our lives.
Sarah Dalton Chris LeMonier Florence Stevens But we should also learn to interact with Him as our lamb of
Aaron Dudek Debbie LeMonier Carol Storey
Alex Eiland Nicklas LeMonier Charles Svitko God. That means we intentionally place on him our sins,
Sherlon Evans Dorothy Lesnefsky Rose Theis sadnesses, and hopes, and offer him to God.
James Fletcher Kris Lisikiewicz Michele Thomas Then we consume him to make us free.
Heriberto Flores Jo Lisiniewicz Rosemary Thomas This is what we do at every Mass.
Maria Flores Edward Liskiewicz Russ Thomas
John Forde Stanley Liskiewicz Gerardo Trevino That’s why he is the Lamb of God.
Bonnie Gabrione Maria Lovell David Trotman Father John Muir
Rich Gagliani James Malayter Kathie Trudgian ©LPi
Christine Gajda Brady Martin Anthony Ubuane
Phyllis Garber Paul Martin Tony Vanden Heuvel
Andrea Garritano Carolyn McGill Raymond Vanderbok
Margaret Geary
Emily Gibson
Larkin McKenzie
Jacob Menclewicz
James Wachel
Kathy Wachel Parish Office Hours
Joan Glinski Jenny Mendoza Marilyn (Vrabel) Warda Parish Office hours:
Monica Gonzalez Faye Meny Mark Wein
Howard Gralewski Sandi Merlo Ruth Williams Monday–Friday:
Margaret Gray Erin Meyer Annette Wisniewski 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Susan Graff Benjamin Mikels Stephanie Wisniewski Saturday:
Christine Greenberg John Mitchener Bill Wisniewski
Mary Ellen Gullicks Andrew Moll Dick Wright 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Katie Kardes Hargett Thomas Mordaunt Cecilia Ziegler Closed January 16, 2023
Rosemarie Havran Genevieve Mrvan Cody Ziemkowski
Bernadine Nemeth Page 4
The Pastor’s Page
SEEK SILENCE DID YOU KNOW?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin
“In silence God ceases to be an object and Luther King, Jr., and sometimes referred to as MLK Day) is
becomes an experience.” ~ Thomas Merton a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday
One of my favorites songs is The Sounds of Silence by of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday
Simon and Garfunkel. It is eerie, mysterious, and soul- of January each year.
penetrating all at the same time. It speaks to me every time King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in
I hear it. I think one of the main reasons why it speaks to the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial
me is because it reminds me of how much silence itself can discrimination in federal and state law. The campaign for a
speak to a person. federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his
assassination in 1968.
Merton talks about the power of silence in today’s quote President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in
when he states that it is “in silence God ceases to be an 1983, and it was first observed three years later. It was
object and becomes an experience.” This is something I officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.
can write about, it is something that we can discuss, but it is The national Martin Luther King Day of Service was
something that cannot really be understood unless you started by former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Harris
have experienced a prolonged period of silence while Wofford and Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, who co-
praying. authored the King Holiday and Service Act. The federal
I have made several retreats in the past that were silent legislation challenges Americans to transform the King
retreats. The only talking was at common prayer times and Holiday into a day of citizen action volunteer service in
at the celebration of Mass. Otherwise, silence was the rule. honor of King.
When it begins, it can be a bit disorienting. After all, we It is never a bad thing to do good for others. Consider
spend our days in noise and activity. To slow ourselves becoming a volunteer in order to meet the needs of those
down and become silent is not the norm. less fortunate than you.
After the period of disorientation, many people can feel
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
disturbed. Things come to mind that we often bury deep
More and more doctors are running
within. The silence provides the opportunity for those
their practices like an assembly line. One
memories to surface. And then, the most disturbing thing
day, a man walked into a doctor’s office
can happen: the silence begins to speak. When you are
and the receptionist asked him what he
sitting in silence and you begin to hear the voice of God, it
had. He said, “Shingles.” So she took
can really get your attention.
down his name, address, medical
When we are immersed in our noisy world, God often is insurance number and told him to have a
nothing more than an object: God, do this for me. God, do seat.
that for me. God, here is what I need. God is the object at Fifteen minutes later a nurse’s aide came out and asked
which we direct our prayers which are often nothing more him what he had. He said, “Shingles”. So she took down
than demands. That is not what prayer should be. Prayer his height, weight, a complete medical history, and told him
should not be demand. Prayer should be conversation. to wait in an examining room.
A half hour later a nurse came in and asked him what he
Hence, when we immerse ourselves in silence, God ceases had. He said “Shingles.” So she took his blood pressure,
to be an object and, in conversation with us, becomes a gave him a blood test, an electrocardiogram, and told him to
deep experience that can change our lives. take off his clothes and wait for the doctor.
I know that not all of you can go away for a week or two to An hour later the doctor came in and asked him what he
make a silent retreat so as to give God the opportunity to had. He said, “Shingles.”
converse with you. That is not really necessary. You can The doctor said, “Where?”
create quiet times in your day to sit in silence and listen to He said, “Outside in the truck. Where do you want them?”
God speak. Whenever we quiet ourselves and sit in silence,
God has a chance to break through the noise of the world
and speak to our hearts.
FAITH ACTION: Be purposeful about this. Create a time in
your daily routine to sit in silence with God. It is
likely nothing will happen at first. Don’t give up,
though. Keep at it. Give God a chance to speak.
PLEASE REMEMBER THEM
Please pray for the priests and deacons who
have served the Diocese of Gary so faithfully
and whose anniversaries of death are this
week:
January 16: Deacon Joseph Kwitko (2004)
January 19: Rev. Ignatius C. Vichuras (1984)
January 20: Deacon Joseph Wilczynski (2004)
Rev. Tony Valtierra (2007)
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Greeters for the Week
Religious Sunday, January 22
Education
6:30 a.m. Mass
Main: Julie Loza
8:00 a.m. Mass
Main: James & Nancy Kaczka
For information about the St. Thomas More Religious
Education Program, please contact Emily Hackett at 10:00 a.m. Mass
(219) 836-8610 or ehackett@stm-school.com. Main: Kate Dagholor
Saturday, January 21 Chapel: Pischner Family
January Schedule 5:30 p.m. Mass 12:00 Noon Mass
18/19 Class Main: Carolyn Cenko Main: Pat Batchelder
15/26 Class
February Schedule Knights of Columbus
1/2 Class Council 10596
8/9 Class NFL Divisional Playoff Game
15/16 Class Watch Party
22/23 No Class — Ash Wednesday Council 10596 is hosting an NFL Watch Party
Saturday January 21, 2023
March Schedule 6:45p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Weis Center
1/2 Class Cost: $20.00.
Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
8/9 Class Game starts at 7:15 p.m.
14 Virtual Parent Meeting at 7:00 p.m. This event is open to everyone! All are invited!
15/16 Class The game will be shown on the big screen at the
22/23 Class Weis Center & in the Knights’ Meeting Room.
29/30 No Class — Spring Break Card and table games will also be on-hand.
We will be serving various BBQ dishes and sides.
Beer, wine and soft drinks will be offered.
April Schedule Reservations are due by Wednesday January 18th.
5/6 No Class — Holy Week For more information or questions, please contact
12/13 Class Gregg Blocher at 219-902-1171 or www.kofc10596.com
19/20 Class
26/27 Class — Last Class for All
Except First Communicants
29 8th Grade Confirmation
10:30 a.m. in the Church
May Schedule
3/4 First Communion Practice
All Wednesday & Thursday First Communion
students must attend both nights
6 First Holy Communion
10:00 a.m. for St. Thomas More School &
Religious Education Students
Altar & Rosary Society Nursery Closed
There will be no Altar & Rosary Society meetings during The Nursery will be closed for the next couple of months.
the months of Adult & teen volunteers are always welcome to help. To
January & February 2023. volunteer, please contact Kaaren at (219) 836-5079.
We will reconvene in March when
we host our annual
Chili Bingo
Sunday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m. Parish Library
Please watch the bulletin for details The STM Parish Library is located at the Weis Center. Feel free
and updates. to take a book home next time you visit the Weis Center. Please
Until then, stay warm and safe. return book/s to its correct, alphabetized section when done.
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January 15, 2023
St. Thomas More School
8435 Calumet
Munster, IN
(219) 836-9151
www.stm-school.com
•
Meet our teachers, tour the school building and
find out why St. Thomas More School is the
happy home of 510 awesome students.
Congratulations St. Thomas More School 5th grade, who recently graduated from the DARE Program (Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education).
The program, led by Munster Police Officer, James Ghrist, teaches students to resist substance abuse, provides valuable tools to
avoid unhealthy situations, deal with bullies, and avert and handle difficult social situations.
Each student was asked to compose an essay summarizing what they learned in DARE training with some of the essays being read at graduation.
Our deepest thanks to guest speaker, Munster Police Chief, Stephen Scheckel, and to Officer Ghrist for his care, commitment and
diligence in guiding the young people in our community to make smart life choices.
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Seniors of STM Mardi Gras Soirée Tickets
It’s the New Year and the Seniors have an eventful calendar
planned for Spring 2023… On Sale Now!
Are You 55 Get Your Tickets Now for a Great
or Older? Evening of Fun!
+
Join our fun and engaging
group of active Seniors.
You do not need to be a
St. Thomas More
parishioner to join...
we welcome anyone 55+!
You’ll find our pink
Seniors of STM
Calendar of Events at all
church entrances.
Watch the bulletin for details and updates.
What you’ll find at our meetings:
Social gatherings, games, lively conversation, new friends and Dinner • Dancing • Photo Booth
interesting guest speakers with information about
health, wealth and enjoying life! Live Music by Mr. Funnyman
And best of all, you’ll find a wonderful group of family & faith Online Auction & More
focused people who love to have a great time with one another. Everyone is welcome! Come join the fun!
So join as at one, or all, of our upcoming meetings and start the Saturday, February 4
New Year off right. You’ll be glad you came! 6:00 p.m. • Villa Cesare • Schererville IN
The Seniors of STM partners with our
St. Vincent de Paul Ministry here at St. Tom’s. Tickets: $100 per person
Free-will monetary donations to SVDP are To order tickets, donate or
cheerfully accepted at each meeting. become an event sponsor,
Thanks for helping those in our community who need use QR code
some extra assistance! or go to:
http://e.givesmart.com/events/tAR
2023 Schedule of Events
Wednesday, February 1
Business Meeting Mental Health Ministry
Speaker: Nicole Harmon
Topic: Animal Rescue Info Food for Thought….
Come hear (and see) some very interesting information “Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you
presented by Humane Indiana. doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.”
Don’t forget your loose change donations for SVDP! Lisa Olivera
If you are interested in helping those who struggle with anxiety,
Wednesday, February 15 depression, isolation, and loneliness, come join us to learn how!
Pizza Party No mental health training required.
12:00 Noon — 3:00 p.m. The Ministry will be formed by parishioners and mental health
education will be provided by professionals.
Wednesday, March 1 Please join us for our next meeting:
Business Meeting Tuesday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Brenna Panares Weis Center • Room 104
Topic: Senior Concerns For more information, please contact Dr. Jean Nanos at
drjnanos@stm-church.com.
Wednesday, March 15
Pot Luck Luncheon
12:00 Noon — 3:00 p.m.
Please bring a dish to share based on your last name: Gabriel Project
A to L: Dessert Everyone is invited to the next meeting of the Gabriel Project
M to Z: Side Dish or Salad Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Weis Center • Room 101
Sunday, March 26
10:00 a.m. Mass Honoring Our Deceased Members Our group continues to help mothers who
Breakfast to follow • Advance reservations required need help with caring for their babies
by supplying diapers, formula, clothes, and
Wednesday, April 5 various other baby things.
Business Meeting Thanks to those who have donated items for
Election of Officers for the 2023/2024 Year these moms and their babies.
New members are welcome!
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Looking for a Great Job? Time to Spend Your Gift Cards!
Join the friendly staff at St. Thomas More! If you received Amazon gift cards for Christmas,
The following St. Thomas More Parish positions are now open now’s the time to take advantage of deals & steals.
and ready for the right person to join our friendly, can-do staff! If you received Amazon gift cards for Christmas and plan to
purchase all the things that Santa didn’t bring you, then be
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Director of Finance Thank you for supporting A-rated St. Thomas More School!
The Director of Finance is a critical member of
our leadership team, overseeing day-to-day activities of
St. Thomas More Parish, ensuring the organization is managed
and performing efficiently and effectively. St. Vincent De Paul Society
This position reports directly to the Pastor. The St. Thomas More St. Vincent de Paul Society continues to
For more details about this position, or to apply, see below. provide food & utility assistance to area families. Our thanks to
all who follow in Christ’s footsteps to help.
Bookkeeper Food Pantry Needs: Please check expiration
The Bookkeeper is responsible for supporting the accounting Canned Pasta dates before
department by processing accounts payable, billings, deposits Canned donating
and purchasing. This is a part-time position. Beef Stew We cannot distribute
For more details or to apply, see below. Canned Meat expired or near expired
Canned Fish items.
To Apply to the Director of Finance &
Jello To learn more SVDP,
Bookkeeper Positions:
We no longer need contact Terry at
For a full job description or to learn more about these positions,
paper bags. (219) 836-8610.
please go to the church website and click on
Employment Opportunities: www.stm-church.com
Dishwasher
St. Thomas More School
This person would be responsible for collecting, sorting and
washing dishes/trays/silverware/pots & pans by utilizing a
commercial dishwasher or manual washing, as needed.
Responsibilities also include serving students/faculty/staff
during lunch periods and assisting with food preparation along
with other team members. Hours are Monday thru Friday:
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The ideal candidate would be:
• Someone who likes to work only a few hours while their kids
are in school
• Someone who possesses a ‘can do’ attitude
• Someone who is willing to learn a new skill in an atypical
kitchen environment
Come work in a friendly environment with great people and
Lake County Right to Life News
help make the lunch period for our students National March for Life 2023
exceptional! The Knights of Columbus is organizing their 14 th trip for those
To Apply for the Dishwasher Position: interested in attending the National March for Life in D.C.
Please contact Patty Davids at 219-836-9151 ext. 2224 or For info, contact Michael Velasco at
pdavids@stm-school.com. mavelasco7@hotmail.com.
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Respect Life Prayer Service 11:00 am (after the 10:00 am Mass) in the St. Francis Room at
The Whiting/Robertsdale Faith Enrichment and the Peace & St. John the Evangelist Church, downstairs (elevator access),
Justice Committees invite you, your family and friends to par- 10701 Olcott Avenue in St. John. For more details contact Deacon
ticipate in the 2023 Respect Life Prayer Service on Phillip Coduti, O.F.S. 773-837-6890 or Dr. Donna Thiernau,
Sunday, January 22, 2:00 p.m. at St. Adalbert Church, O.F.S. 708-846-4018. Reach your spiritual goals with direction,
121st Street & Indianapolis Blvd. Together we will reflect upon inspiration, encouragement and support in a fraternity of Secular
God's tremendous gift of LIFE, shared by the unborn, the aged, Franciscans.
our youth, our families, those who struggle with various addic-
tions, and those who are incarcerated. All Are Welcome at the SJB Alpha Group
While challenging circumstances often cause people to stumble In the framework of a meal, video, and conversation, Alpha creates
on life's journey, our merciful God understands and reaches out a space for people to consider Jesus, experience belonging, and be
to us in a variety of ways, helping us to survive and thrive. It is transformed by the power of God’s Spirit.
hoped that our shared prayer time will benefit the many whose St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
lives are hurting. The one-hour service is comprised Scripture Mural Room (lower level school at 1844 Lincoln Ave in Whiting)
passages, prayerful music and time for reflection. Please attend. Tuesdays:
February 7 & 14, 21, 28
Join Our Secular Franciscan Order March 7, 14, 21, 28 • April 11 & 18, 2023
Enrich Your Spiritual Life Please register by contacting churchparishoffice@stjohnbap.org
by Walking in the Footsteps of St. Francis… Participation is free, but you must register in advance. Thank you.
Men and women, married and single, living and working in our
world: Meals on Wheels Volunteers
You are invited to “Come and See” if you may have a vocation Volunteers are always needed to deliver meals in the greater
to the Secular Franciscan Order. Join members of the St. Mary Hammond community. Contact Charlie Misovye,
of the Angels Fraternity on Sunday, January 29, for one hour, at Volunteer Manager at 219-756-3663 or Charlie@mownwi.org
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