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On Trinity Sunday, we ponder the fact that our God is three distinct persons yet only one God.
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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. 2312 myadron@stm-church.com Associate Pastor .................. Reverend Declan McNicholas; Ext. 2314 dmcnicholas@stm-church.com Senior Deacon ........................................... Dr. Napoleon Tabion, OFS Senior Deacon .................................................. Daniel Zurawski, KHS Deacons ................................................................. David Kapala, KHS ............................................................................ Joseph Stodola, KHS Director of Finance ...................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 Pastoral Care Coordinator ...... Deacon David Kapala, KHS; Ext. 2315 Director of Music ...................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 2338 Director of Religious Education ................... Emily Hackett; Ext. 2232
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. 2232 Administrative Assistant ............................... Rosemary Strimbu; Ext. 2236
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 ..........................................................................Paul Liszewski
Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ........................................ Cindy Keilman 923-9862 Boy Scouts ................................................. Sergio Sanchez (773) 412-3109 Career Networking Group…………………… Jim Kaczka (219) 201-0335 ...................................................... or Donna Weidenfeller (219) 688-7597 Circle of Prayer…………………………………..Carolyn Cenko 741-2509 carolynrealtor@sbcglobal.net Cub Scouts ……………Duane Schwemlein -Stmcubpack542@gmail.com Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Gabriel Project………………………………... Marilyn Glennon 801-6586 Garden Club ............................................................ Paul Mazerik 644-8409 Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544 Girl Scouts ............................................................ Renee Whelan 796-6809 Holy Name Society ........................................ Bill Burke: sbburke3@att.net Knights of Columbus ................................... Ralph Konkoly (219)588-4559 Oblates………………………………………...Denise Gard (219)201-4103 Respect Life ................................................. Leslie Dernulc (219)741-3739 Senior Citizens ................................................. Marion Case (219)743-3543 Ushers Club .................................................... ….Jim Marmalejo 718-8704 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.
Stop in during the day, or take advantage of our convenient Saturday office hours.
St. Thomas More Parish Website: www.stm-church.com
Parish Office Staff Hours: Mon-Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm (until further notice) 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. 2309 Daytime Receptionist ............................................................ Ext. 2300 Evening Receptionist ............................................................ .Ext. 2300 Building Maintenance…………..Mike Popovich 836-8610, Ext. 2313 Custodial Supervisor…………….Karla Baldwin 836-8610, Ext. 2331
Pastoral Ministries Environment & Art ...................................... Helen Jaworski 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 ................................... Terry Oprinovich 836-8610 Vocations Committee ............................................................ 836-8610
2020-2021 Pastoral Council Members Thomas Alexander ........................ Bernadine Barrett, Co-Chairperson Carolyn Cenko............................................................... Leslie Dernulc Diane DeSoto ............................................... Tim Jevyak, Chairperson Jim Kaspar ................................................................... Christi Kordeck Katie Kordeck ..................................................................... Eric Miller Joe Peters ........................................................................ Daniel Straka
St. Thomas More School
Pre-School through 8th Grade Office Hours: Monday– Friday • 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Website .............................................................www.stm-school.com School Phone .......... 836-9151 School Fax ......................... 836-0982 President ....................................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 Principal ........................................... Dr. Samantha Francis; Ext. 2258 School Administrative Assistant………..Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 2200 School Reception & Office Associate……Nereida Harretos; Ext. 2201 School Parent Association…………Heather Delgado; (312) 933-9208 School Admissions…………………………….. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Director of Development………………….…Karen Leluga; Ext. 2307 Business Manager………………………Mike Gutchewsky; Ext. 2339
Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321
Phone ..................................................................................... 836-2660
Please remember St. Thomas More in your Will and Estate Planning
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The Most Holy Trinity June 7, 2020
You can find a live-streamed Mass every day of the week via our parish website: www.stm-church.com or
Facebook. See Page 4 for the complete schedule.
SUNDAY, June 7 — The Most Holy Trinity 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Oam Edward & Caroline Halpin by Son, Arthur 10:00 am Ludwig Kaspar (Ann) by Adich Family 12:00 pm Assunta Ferrara (Ann) by Sisters, Tina & Maria MONDAY, June 8 6:30 am Ron Zygmunt by Paul & Arlene Larson 8:30 am Connie Lipay (Ann) by Jill & Mike Popovich TUESDAY, June 9 — St. Ephrem 6:30 am Clarence O’Donnell (Ann) by Family 8:30 am Thomas Butynski by Family WEDNESDAY, June 10 6:30 am Valeria Kolodziej by Altar & Rosary Society 8:30 am Janet Lowry by Husband, Frank Lowry THURSDAY, June 11 — St. Barnabas 6:30 am Mary Anhalt by Husband 9:00 am Sulpicio D. Odicta (Ann) by Serrano Family FRIDAY, June 12 6:30 am Antoinette Picicco by Tom & Louisa Jurich 8:30 am Ceil Albizati (Ann) by Susan Strain SATURDAY, June 13 — St. Anthony of Padua 8:30 am In Thanksgiving of 55 Years of Marriage- Kathleen & Gust Georgelas 5:30 pm Kenneth Butynski (Ann) by Family SUNDAY, June 14 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Norm Banas by Wife, Ruth and Family 10:00 am Andrew & Alina Novotny by Evelyn and Family 12:00 pm Janet Carlson by Joseph & Carole Janusonis
Alana Rose Daughter of David and NatalieWyzgowski
Marguerite A. Pietraszak • Irene Krupa Robert C. Kalka • John Pastrick
Sacrificial Offerings Our parish needs and appreciates your continued contributions:
Mail Contributions: St. Thomas More • 8501 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321
Donate Online: Contribute securely online via PayPal, debit or credit card via
our parish website by selecting the “Donate Now” button in the “Virtual Offering Plate” section.
Automated Contributions:
Instructions can be found on the parish website, or find
information on Page 6.
May 24, 2020 Adult $ 6,883.00 Loose $ 895.75 Automated $ 3,215.00 Children $ 8.50
TOTAL $ 11,002.25
May 31, 2020 Adult $ 8,383.00 Loose $ 133.00 Automated $ 3,215.00 Children $ 74.00
TOTAL $ 11,805.00
Saturday, June 13 5:30 p.m. Fr. Declan McNicholas
Sunday, June 14 6:30 a.m. Fr. Declan McNicholas 8:00 a.m. Fr. Declan McNicholas 10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Yadron
Reminder About Weekend Masses While we have begun the full schedule of
weekend Masses, please remember: Space at Mass, due to social distancing requirements
is limited and you must register to attend. A letter explaining the process was sent to all registered
parishioners. If you did not receive your letter, you may call the Parish Office to register to attend a weekend Mass. Thank you.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…” J 3:16
Is your love conditional? Is there a price others have to pay to receive your love and forgiveness? Are you generous with your
time, skills, money and possessions? If you give someone something, do you expect something in return? Do you give your time freely or do you “fit it in” when it’s convenient for
you? God desires a personal relationship with us so much that He gave us His Son, unconditionally!
Pray for a grateful and generous heart.
REFLECTION Stewardship
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The Most Holy Trinity A well-choreographed dance can be truly inspirational. Each movement and step are interconnected, each contributing a
piece of the unfolding artistic story. The beholder is caught up in the rhythms, music, and gestures, realizing that none are dispensable and all are necessary. The same is true of the
Divine Dance of the Trinity. Each Person plays a part, using unique gestures and movements that are connected to the other Divine Partners. They tell a story of love. Every movement and
step is born of love and flows on into eternity. The Divine Dance never ends.
God the Creator powerfully, yet with gentle love, leads. Creating and recreating, birthing and sustaining, He dances with
the compassionate incarnate Son, guided by the breath of the Holy Spirit. They are three distinct Persons but move as One.
On one hand, the cascading flow of their Presence appears motionless, yet on the other, flows and moves with effortless
attention. They share one heart, one goal, and one purpose and invite all of creation to join in their dance, their joy.
The energy of the Trinity flows through all created things. It is a dance of the heart, not of the mind. It has to be experienced, not dissected, and contemplated, not understood. We stand in awe
of the Divine Dance and find ourselves watching in amazement all that God creates and sustains. The dance continues in the
majesty of a mountain, the power and wonder of an ocean, and the vastness of the universe. It moves in the cry of a newborn
infant and in the soul of one who has been forgiven. It flows in the cry for justice and in the wounds of the oppressed. It circles through the changing of seasons, the cycles of birth and death,
and the wisdom that one acquires when they love God. The Dance never ends. Its movements and rhythms go on
forever. The Trinitarian Dance sustains all things, endures all things, and brings hope. You are invited to dance. Don’t just
watch as if you were simply a spectator. Join in the dance and move as they move. ©LPi
Readings for Week of May 31 Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18 Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6/Ps 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 2]/ Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16/Ps 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7a]/Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39/Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11[1b]/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Ps 65:10, 11, 12 -13 [2a]/Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14 [8b]/Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21/Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10 [cf. 5a]/Mt 5:33-37 Next Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12]/1 Cor 10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58
All activities at St. Thomas More Church & School are cancelled until further notice.
Sunday & Daily Masses will continue to be live-streamed, as per the schedule below.
Live-Stream Mass Schedule:
Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Friday at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Watch Masses through Facebook or via our parish website: www.stm-church.com or on YouTube.
We deeply care about the health and well-being of our parishioners and all who attend functions at our parish and school.
Our first priority is to keep everyone safe. We are adhering strictly to the advice of health professionals on
both the national and local levels and our Diocese, for directives in this ever-changing situation.
We appreciate your understanding and compliance.
Maria Novak Steven Nowaczyk
Clare O’Brien Donna O’Connor
Danny Ogren James Pancheri Marty Pavlovic Judith Peterson Johanna Petruch
Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones Sylvester Porras Dennis Powell Ronald Prus Rae Puntillo
Timothy Ribble Jackie Roach Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz
Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz
Zachery Scriff James Secviar
Jim Seul Renee Shehan Nick Skinner Laurie Slazyk
Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Florence Stevens
Carol Storey Rose Theis
Russ Thomas Gerardo Trevino David Trotman Kathie Trudgian Anthony Ubuane
Tony Vanden Heuvel Raymond Vanderbok
James Wachel Kathy Wachel
Marilyn (Vrabel) Warda Mark Wein
Ruth Williams Annette Wisniewski
Dick Wright Josephine Zagrocki
Cecilia Ziegler Cody Ziemkowski
Mary Ellen Gullicks Arthur Halpin
Rosemarie Havran Amy Hayes
Dick Hemingway Marie Henke
Bertha Birdy Hernandez Irma Hernandez
Marisol Hernandez Robert Hesek
Becky Hill Charlotte Hunt Shirley Huskey Betty Ingbretson Joseph S. Iwan
Steve Izzo Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack
Kelly Jean Mark Kenney Irene Kerps
James Klein, Sr. Janet Knight
Susan Kolodziej Richard Komyatte
Gregory P. Koscielski Edward Kritzer Crystal Kurek
Annika LeMonier Chris LeMonier
Debbie LeMonier Nicklas LeMonier
Mike Lewis Kris Lisikiewicz Jo Lisiniewicz
Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz
Maria Lovell Brady Martin Paul Martin
Larkin McKenzie Jenny Mendoza
Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Erin Meyer
Ann Miskovich Andrew Moll
Genevieve Mrvan Donna Nichols
Jim Nolan
c ray for the sick of our parish... Joshua Alvarez
Margaret Amatulli Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio
Antonio Belmonte Mary Berry
Michael Berry Michael Billedo
Michael Blazevich Laverne Blumka
Diane Bochnowski Cheryl Bostrom
Linda Braun Stephany Burney Kathleen Burns
Paul Burns Dorothy Campbell James Campbell
Al Carollo Peter Castro
Janet Cattanach Jacqueline Morrow
Christian Joseph Clune Willie Colby
Charlotte Conn Vincent Corsello
Mike Curtain Valerie Czapkowicz
Doris Dabrowski Sarah Dalton
Eleuterio Del Real Alex Eiland
Sherlon Evans James Fletcher
Heriberto Flores Maria Flores John Forde
Bonnie Gabrione Phyllis Garber
Andrea Garritano Margaret Geary Emily Gibson
Dorothy Gillespie Margaret Good
Monica Gonzalez Howard Gralewski
Margaret Gray Susan Graff
Christine Greenberg James Grunewald
Parish Office/Chapel Hours The Parish Office remains open for parish business. Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bulletin Articles The bulletin is available online via our parish website. Limited
copies will be in the Chapel lobby. Please submit all info at least two (2) weeks in advance to: bulletin@stm-schurch.com.
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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 7: Rev. Wencel A. Karp (1970) Rev. George M. Vrabely (2007) June 9: Rev. Louis F. Bozik (1959) June 10: Deacon Melvin Clark (2004) June 13: Rev. Joseph N. Panavas (1993)
WHAT IS THE TRINITY?
“A man named Don Simms relates a story about his young nephew, who was overheard to say, reassuring his sister, ‘You don’t have to be afraid of the Holy Ghost. It’s just God with a sheet over His head.’” ~ Don Simms, As Kids See It
I guess, for many, “God with a sheet over His head” is about as good an explanation of the Holy Spirit as anything. When it comes to understanding the Holy Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — we almost always seem to be at a loss.
There are some mysteries of the faith that we will never be able to understand until we have the chance to see God face-to-face. At that time, we will understand everything. Until then, the best we can do is to try to embrace the great mysteries of the faith as well as to continue forward in living and expressing our faith.
On Trinity Sunday, we ponder the fact that our God is three distinct persons yet only one God. Throughout history, we have responded to each of the person’s of God according to the roles to which we have ascribed to them.
We have always portrayed the Father as creator. Whenever we reflect upon Genesis and creation, we generally think “Father.” When we talk about Jesus, we speak of “redeemer.” It was that second person of the Trinity who died upon the cross and rose from the dead in order to redeem us from sin and death. The third person of the Holy Trinity, whom we celebrated last Sunday at Pentecost, is the Holy Spirit. We ascribe the role of “sanctifier” to Him as the Spirit is the one who makes us holy through the incredible gifts and fruits of the Spirit.
Of course, God is more than role. However, that is the way that we have come to understand Him best. Each of us responds to God differently. Some see God as Father and, when they pray, it is always to that person of the Trinity. Some have a relationship with the Son and their prayer is generally directed to Jesus. Still others have a connection to God by praying to the Spirit.
When the Church prays, we pray to the Triune God. Most prayers at Mass and in other liturgies are address to the Father and end through the intercession of the Son and the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever. We realize that God is one and that each person of God is just as active in our lives as the other because they all are one.
We may not understand it; but, we celebrate our Triune God today. Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever!
FAITH ACTION: Ask God to reveal Himself to you more fully this day. Praise Him for His love.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE At twenty, you want to be the master of your fate and the captain of your soul. At fifty, you’re inclined to settle for being the master of your weight and the captain of your bowling team. Patrick said, “Doc, I don’t want to brag, but I can do the same thing at fifty I did at twenty!” The doctor said, “What's that, Pat?” Patrick said, “Lie!”
PLEASE HELP YOUR PARISH IF YOU CAN Times are tough for many people and we certainly understand that. However, if you are able to contribute, we really do need your help. For those who can continue to provide for our parish needs, there are three ways to contribute: Contribute securely online via PayPal, debit or credit
card by selecting the Donate Now button on our parish website (www.stm-church.com).
Begin an automated online payment by completing an Automated Donation form found at the Parish Office.
Mail (or drop off) your weekly envelope contributions to: St. Thomas More, 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
Thank you for being a part of the St. Thomas More Parish Community and for your continued support. We look forward to a day when we can gather together again to share in the Eucharist.
WHO ARE OUR NEW PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS? Every year, on Pentecost Sunday, we are used to selecting four new members for our Parish Pastoral Council to replace those leaving. The preparation for the selection, though, takes several weeks. There is the nomination process, contacting those nominated to see if they accept, and a three week discernment process. Because of the pandemic, we could not do any of the preparation process. To make things easier on everyone, I asked all of the Parish Pastoral Council members to extend their terms by one year. It will be a couple of months before we can even get back together again. This will give us an opportunity to continue steering the parish even as we prepare for the process next spring. Thank you to the Parish Pastoral Council members for agreeing to extend their terms by one year! God bless you!
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Religious Education
Confirmation Confirmation will be rescheduled for a later date.
You will be notified when the date has been set.
Stewardship Thoughts
"Give all of yourself to God, and God will give you all of Himself." St. Anthony of Padua
"Remember the past with gratitude. Live the present with enthusiasm. Look forward to the future with confidence."
St. Pope John Paul II
"O God, grant that whatever good things I have, I may share generously with those who have not, and whatever good things I
do not have, I may request humbly from those who do." St. Thomas Aquinas
"We are growing in holiness when we become less afraid. We are less afraid of suffering, death, failure, and what other's think. We become more free. We are more confident and joyful in the
Father's love." Ralph Martin
"We need a community to help us reach our goal. Faith is not an individual journey; it's a team sport." Allen Hunt
"When I train myself in the name of personal freedom, I'm actually not free. I'm a slave, a slave to my interests. The modern notion of freedom trains us to be selfish to become slaves to our
own self-interests." Dr. Edward Sri
If you are not part of a Ministry at St. Thomas More Church, please consider joining and sharing with others.
Automated Contributions You Can Mail, Make Online or Automated Payments
During this current health crisis, we know that we all miss participating in Masses. Please know that we are praying for you
and your family to remain safe and healthy and we’re doing everything in our power to foster a healthy parish community.
While we continue to keep you apprised of changing situations, our staff continues to work. Our teachers and students completed a full school year via our e-Learning and office work, paying bills
and keeping up with correspondence, and, yes, preparing homilies and keeping our spiritual life on track all continues, as much of
our staff works “behind the scenes”. In addition, our phenomenal custodial staff has been busy disinfecting the church and school.
Because we are still maintaining and paying staff, keeping up with building security, and maintaining & cooling our facilities, our
expenses remain constant.
If you have the means to make your continued offering contributions to St. Thomas More, you may do so by
mailing or dropping off your contribution at the Parish Office, donating online via our parish website or utilize our
Automated Contribution program (below).
Mail or Drop-Off Your Contribution: Drop-off at the Parish Office (remains open with limited hours) or
mail your contribution: 8501 Calumet Munster, IN 46321.
Make a Payment Online: Donate online through the St. Thomas More Church website by
using PayPal/debit/credit card: http://www.stm-church.com/ Please find the “Donate” button in the “Virtual Offering” section.
Set-Up Automated Payment: Complete only if interested in this service or if you already use
auto pay and need to change your banking information.
To have your Sunday contributions withdrawn directly from your financial institution, please complete the form below.
Withdrawals will be made on either the 5th or the 20th of each month (please check the appropriate box below).
At this time, only your Sunday contribution will be withdrawn automatically. You will continue to receive your offering
envelopes in the mail to contribute to special collections such as CSA, Monthly Green Envelopes & Holy Days, which
will not be withdrawn automatically.
AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT I hereby authorize St. Thomas More Church to initiate debit entries
to my/our checking account indicated on my attached voided check. I/we authorize such banking institution to honor such debit entries on my/our account. I/we understand this authorization is to remain in full force and effect until St. Thomas More has received
written notification from me/us. I agree to give 14 days written notice of any changes to, or discontinuation of, this program.
I/We hereby authorize St. Thomas More to debit my/our account in the amount of $___________/month from
my/our checking account (attach a voided check) on the (select one): ____ 5th of each month or ____ 20th of each month.
Name___________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
Cell # (_____)_______________ Other # (_____) ______________
Email___________________________________________________
Signed__________________________________________________
Signed__________________________________________________
Return this form, along with a voided check to: St. Thomas More Church
Attn: Mike Gutchewsky • 8501 Calumet Ave • Munster, IN 46321 For more information, please contact Noreen Bickel at (219) 836-8610, #2330 or nbickel@stm-church.com
Groceries, PPE & Products STM is Accepting Donations & The Need is Great
St. Thomas More is collecting the following items, which can be dropped off at the Parish Office vestibule:
Items will be distributed through SVDP Ministry volunteers and local representatives to those who need it most:
Face Masks • Surgical Gowns Rubber Gloves • Disinfecting Wipes
Groceries • Personal Hygiene Products
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St. Thomas More School June 7, 2020
Briana Diaz Nicole Diaz
Audriana Erving Alexander Evans Michael Fesko Miranda Fisher
William Goldman Riley Holmes Dalton James
Nolan Kinsella Vivian Krembs Gabriel Lobo Brody Long
Riley Mach Kylie Madura John Markos
Veronica Marlowe Isabella Martin Adrian Martinez Kylie McCabe Sophia Munoz
Addyson O'Brien Lucas Olmetti Lucas Opiola Olivia Perez
Armani Bearden Francesca Bernarte
Jonathan Bolton Lillie Borzenski Julian Brown Grace Buksa
Michael Burzynski Isabella Caceres Angelina Campos Katherine Cano Ryan Carbajal
Emily Castaneda Kyle Cipowski
Edan Czarobski Rowan Dannis
Diego Quiroga Victoria Rasala Ava Rozmanich Jacob Sanchez Sofia Sanchez Avery Streeter Elliot Tapia Ruby Tolnai
Cameron Truttling Kennedy Wright
Congratulations ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020
These students, tomorrow’s leaders of conscience, have the ability and the compassion to positively change the world.
May they find many successes on the road ahead and may God always watch over them and guide them on their journey!
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St. Vincent De Paul Society Please keep all in our community in your prayers. We have many
additional families in need of food and assistance during this health crisis. The need is great & your help is truly appreciated.
Please be as generous as possible.
Please check the expiration dates before donating items (we cannot distribute expired items to those in need).
To learn more about SVDP please call Terry at (219) 836-8610.
Peanut Butter • Jelly Cake Mixes • Cake Frosting
Jell-O Pancake Mix • Syrup
Pasta/Noodles • Pasta Sauce Rice • Boxed Potatoes
Meal Helpers Canned Meat/Fish
Pork and Beans Mac & Cheese
Cereal Canned Fruit
Toothbrushes • Tooth Paste Dish Soap • Laundry Detergent
Shampoo Toilet Paper
Items Needed for Our Pantry:
Positions at St. Thomas More
Part-Time Accountant St. Thomas More Parish is looking for a part-time accountant to
be responsible for tuition billing and collections, accounts payable and purchasing. This job may lead to a full-time position within the year. Must embrace technology
and have at least 5 years of experience in an accounting position.
Custodial Supervisor St. Thomas More Parish is looking for a highly motivated, hard-working, friendly team player for this position. The successful candidate must be
able to work and as needed, delegate and supervise the custodial staff in cleaning the building.
Also responsible for budgeting, purchasing and must have the ability to prioritize work. Qualifications include: Minimum 5
years’ experience as a custodian including three years supervisory experience. High School Diploma or equivalent
required. Must be a practicing Catholic.
For a detailed job description: www.stm-church.com and click on Employment Opportunities.
Send cover letter and resume to: jobopenings@stm-church.com.
Stewardship Commission Mission Statement: To encourage parishioners to embrace
Stewardship as a Way of Life, to assist parishioners in taking ownership of our parish, to instill a sense of hospitality, and to share their gifts both within and outside our parish community.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied Grace.” 1 Peter 4:10
Meetings are held the last Saturday of the Month at 7:30 a.m. in the STM Conference Room. To learn more, please contact Paul
Liszewski at (219) 781-0494 or at plisze1037@AOL.com.
MINISTRY spotlight
Would You Like to Volunteer? If you would still like to volunteer to help those in need and
badly effected by the Covid-19 health crisis, please contact St. Thomas More parish. Needs are currently being assessed with follow-up to begin soon. If you can volunteer, please email:
COV19volunteer@stm-school.com You will be contacted as soon as we have information to share.
Diocesan Tuition Assistance Financial Help for the 2020/2021 School Year The application window for the 2020-2021 Diocese of Gary
tuition assistance is open. FACTS Management will continue to provide and process the online tuition assistance applications that can be found at the Diocesan website: www.dcgary.org. Find the application by clicking on the “Schools” tab and then clicking on the blue
rectangle labeled “Tuition Assistance Application”. Tuition assistance is only open to Catholic families who are active
registered members of parishes within the Diocese of Gary. You may complete an application if you have:
Children entering grades kindergarten to Grade 12 . Preschool/Pre-K students are not eligible for this assistance.
There is a $35 fee/family to apply and only completed applications will be considered.
If you need help with the application, FACTS will have an email address, phone number and chat line on the application website for customer service. The Diocesan Office will not be able to help you. Get your tuition assistance application in as soon as
possible, before funding runs out!
St. Thomas More is blessed with an abundance of people who share their time and talent with those in our parish and
community. With over 50 active parish ministries, there is something to fit your interests and time availability.
We encourage you to get involved when restrictions are lifted. You’ll receive much more than you ever give.
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