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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph

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Mission Statement : The Roman Catholic Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes and invites every person to join us on our journey in faith and celebration. With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through Sacred Scripture and Tradition, we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all, especially in loving service to those in need.

As part of the Universal Church, we affirm the dignity of every person. All this we do to give glory and honor to God.

Pastoral Staff Pastor .......................... Reverend Michael J. Yadron, KCHS; Ext. 312 [email protected] Associate Pastor ............................... Reverend Ted J. Mauch; Ext. 314 [email protected] Senior Deacon............................................ Dr. Napoleon Tabion, OFS Deacons ................................................................ David Kapala, KHS ............................................................................ Joseph Stodola, KHS ......................................................................... Daniel Zurawski, KHS Director of Finance ........................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care Coordinator .......................... Madeleine Moya; Ext. 313 Director of Music ......................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 338 Director of Religious Education .................... Emily Hackett; Ext. 332 Director of Development ................................ Amanda King; Ext. 342

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

Pastoral Ministries Environment & Art ............................................. Jean Bados 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers ................................... Carole Mackey 808-9732 Hospitality/Greeters ................................... Chris Shearman 923-1419 Lectors ...................................................... William McDunn 922-9459 Nursery .................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 St. Vincent de Paul ................................. Michael Martinelli 836-8610 Vocations Committee ...................................... Mary Kochis 322-7262

2014-2015 Pastoral Council Members Leslie Dernulc.................................................................. Joe Dubczak Christi Kordeck ......................................................... Michael Korfiatis Mary Kretz ................................................................... Jim Landowski Paul Liszewski, Chairperson ............................................ Bill McDunn Jesse Montenegro ..............................................................Joe O’Brien Cindy Thompson ......................................................... Ruth Yothment

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

Office Hours: Monday– Friday ~ 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Web Site ........................................................... www.stm-school.com School Phone ......... 836-9151 School Fax .......................... 836-0982 President ........................................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Principal ............................................. Chet Nordyke, KCHS; Ext. 328 Assistant Principal ......................................... Cynthia Block; Ext. 328 School Administrative Assistant……….. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate………. Sandra Steele; Ext. 329 Home & School Association .................. Kris Miller; (312) 909-8156 Parish & School Offices Associate .............. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 311 Parish & School Offices Associate ................. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339 School Admissions .............................................. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309

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

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

Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education ............................................................ Barbara Topete Parish Life ......................................................................... Elaine Herrmann Peace & Social Justice .............................................................. Mary Silvasi Spirituality & Worship ....................................................... Kaaren Mashura Stewardship ........................................................................... Noreen Bickel

Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society .................................... Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539 Blue Army ................................................... Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Boy Scouts ................................................................ Curt Anglin 902-5126 Career Networking Group…………………… Christine Spencer 836-8610 Circle of Prayer………………………………..Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002 Cub Scouts ............................................................. Chris Bedenk 595-2470 Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Gabriel Project ............................................... Carolyn Grskovich 836-8610 Garden Club ................................................................ Al Carollo 836-8268 Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544 Girl Scouts ............................................................................. Renee Whelan Holy Name Society .................................................... Joe Adams 865-3566 Knights of Columbus ....................................... Richard Alvarado 614-3743 K of C Columbian Squires…………………........Ralph Konkoly 588-4559 Moms’ Group .......................................................... Ann Meduga 629-6531 Oblates……………………………………………...Denise Gard 836-9115 Respect Life ........................................................... Alice Wohler 836-5337 Senior Citizens ........................................................... Herb Cleve 670-2982 The Travelers Club…………………………………..Lois Quinn 836-7902 Ushers Club ..................................................... ….Jim Marmalejo 836-1463 Venture Crew……………………………………....Fr. Ben Ross 322-4505

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

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

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

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

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

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

register at any time in the Parish Office.

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

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 28, 2014

Saturday, January 3 5:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron

Sunday, January 4 6:30 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 8:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron 10:00 a.m. Fr. Ted Mauch 12:00 Noon Fr. Ted Mauch

SUNDAY, December 28 — The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Catherine Oblon by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gauger 10:00 am Genevieve Putchaven by Anthony & Valerie Putchaven 12:00 pm Janina Krysinski by Helene Nelson

MONDAY, December 29 — Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas 6:30 am For the Priesthood & Religious 8:30 am Dr. K. You by Janine, Chris & Marissa Slivka

TUESDAY, December 30 — Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas 6:30 am Martin Traficanti by Larry Cabrera 8:30 am Joseph R. Kapala by William & Dorothy O’Brien 10:00 am Jerome Reppa by STM Holy Name Society (MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 1)

WEDNESDAY, December 31 — Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas 6:30 am Joan & Bianca Fernandez by Sanchez Family 8:30 am Bernice Christiana by Christiana Family 5:30 pm Joseph Biegel by Susan Strain

THURSDAY, January 1 — Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Virgil Slivka (Ann.) by Family 10:00 am Matthew Desantic (Ann.) by Mrs. Miriana Robinson 12:00 pm Felix Carrizales (Ann.) by Tom & Kathy Bassetto

FRIDAY, January 2 — Sts Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen-First Friday 6:30 am Merced Aquino (Ann.) by Aquino Family 8:30 am Joseph Serafin by Daughter Corrine Nosich

SATURDAY, January 3 — The Most Holy Name of Jesus- First Saturday 8:30 am Joseph Mazanek by Carl & Elsie Cada 5:30 pm Gerald Skonieczny by Jostes Family SUNDAY, January 4 — The Epiphany of the Lord 6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased 8:00 am Eugene Barker by Family 10:00 am Richard Younkers (Ann.) by Wife Louise 12:00 pm Ray & Bernadine Kukla by Grandchildren

MONDAY, December 29 8:30 am J. & M. Blanford

TUESDAY, December 30 8:30 am A. & C. Burzynski

WEDNESDAY, December 31 Vigil Mass 8:30 am N. Brough, L. Cabrales 5:30 pm S. Szala, D. Urbaniak, B. & M. Andrzejewski, J. Bernarte/ MC ~ Nick THURSDAY, January 1 6:30 am M. Caraher, C. & M. Osmulski/ MC ~ Ricky 8:00 am G. Kenning, A. Korfiatis, N. Kunas, S. Lyons, D. Smith/ MC ~ Scott 10:00 am J. & M. Connelly, M. Fugger, S. Hamill, A. Klaich/ MC ~ Joey 12:00 Noon N. Anglin, E. Korwek, E. Long/ MC ~Alyssa

FRIDAY, January 2 8:30 am G. & T. O’Brien

SATURDAY, January 3 8:30 am M. & T. Muta 5:30 pm M. Childs, S. Donovan, M. & M. Hrinda, A. Kleszynski/ MC ~ Keith

SUNDAY, January 4 6:30 am K. & S. Cunningham, M. DiCarlo 8:00 am A. & M. Nahnsen, B. & J. Peters, M. Sharp MC ~ Elizabeth B. 10:00 am O. Lerma, M. & R. Maldonado, E. & K. McComis/ MC ~ Will 12:00 pm C., D. & S. O’Brien/ MC ~ Alyssa

II — Catherine Kroczek & Matthew Murphy

Nursery Adult and high school volunteers are needed to assist in the

Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays. Please contact Kaaren Mashura (219)836-5079 or [email protected] to help.

Bulletin Articles Regular bulletin schedule requires all articles be submitted to

[email protected] at least 2 weeks in advance via email.

Thank you for your help and cooperation.

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

"Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, 'And you yourself a sword will pierce.'" This old man in the Temple, a man filled with the

Holy Spirit, uttered these ominous, prophetic words. Right in the midst of a religious celebration that could be considered a kind of parallel to

Christian baptism, Simeon started talking about suffering. Although this might have put a damper on the joy of the occasion, it was nonetheless a

precious moment. God was speaking through the mouth of the Spirit-filled Simeon and actually doing Mary a great service. God was helping Mary to prepare herself for what lay ahead. And the truth was, the road

in front of her family was destined to be marked by the cross. Our families also bear this mark. Although in a different way from

Mary, we all have our crosses to deal with. Whether it be the sickness or death of a loved one, conflicts among siblings or spouses, or unexpected challenges like infertility or a lost job, no family is without its share of

trouble. As we navigate these difficulties, we would do well to remember Simeon's words to Mary: suffering is going to happen,

sometimes very painful, heart-piercing suffering. But instead of being shocked or angry at God, we can call to mind the fact that this is part of life in a fallen world. We can also remind ourselves that although Mary

suffered when her son suffered, she also rejoiced when he rejoiced. Ultimately, every cross she bore as his mother was trumped in the end by the victory of the Resurrection. We share in this triumph as well.

After all, our families are in the loving care of a heavenly Father. We are not just the children of our parents; we are also the children of God.

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

Margaret Amatulli Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio

Irene Baker Antonio Belmonte

Michael Berry Michael Blazevich Laverne Blumka Michael Boston Cheryl Bostrom

Robert Boyle Stephany Burney

Paul Burns Dorothy Campbell James Campbell

Thomas Cak Al Carollo

Carol Carollo Janet Cattanach

Jacqueline Morrow Christian

Frank Coman Vincent Corsello

Mike Curtain Margaret Demkovich

Lucille Detterline Irene Dettmer Ann DeVoy

MaryPat Devoy Irene Dickey

Jeanine Doescher Alex Eiland

Sherlon Evans John Forde

Phyllis Garber Denise Gard

Andrea Garritano Margaret Geary

Dorothy Giannini Emily Gibson

Dorothy Gillespie Shirley Gillespie

Jacqueleen Gonzalez Margaret Good

Howard Gralewski

James Grunewald Amy Hayes

Eleanore Heggi Marie Henke

Evelyn Hennes Bernadine Henson Marisol Hernandez

Becky Hill Megan Homcho

Mary Jo Humpfer Steve Izzo

Dennis Jablonski Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack

Rosemary Jerzak-Staszel Penny Jurkash Debbie Kaczka Robert Kalka

James Klein, Sr. Carol Keilman Janet Knight

Susan Kolodziej Miller Krizmanic

Jerome Kula Annika LeMonier Debbie LeMonier Richard LaVigne

Mary Leahy Jo Lisiniewicz

Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz

Maria Lovell Charlene Madura Mary Manchak Brady Martin

Jenny Mendoza Faye Meny Sandi Merlo

Stephanie Mueller Olga Mihalo Andrew Moll Elissa Moll David Moll Jean Narvid

Donna Nichols

Steven Nowaczyk Valerie O’Donnell

Danny Ogren Emily Orosco

Christine Osmulski Marty Pavovic

Johanna Petruch Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones Sylvester Porras Timothy Ribble

Jackie Roach Kristen Rubin Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz

Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz

Zachery Scriff James Secviar

Jim Seul Renee Shehan

Thomas Skarbek Dennis Skarupa

Nick Skinner Lydia Skorupa Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Florence Stevens Georgianne Suto

Celine Szczepaniak Carrie Szumelda

Barbara Szypczak Rose Theis

Gerardo Trevino Kathie Trudgian Anthony Ubuane

Tony Vanden Heuvel Raymond Vanderbok

Julia Vrbanich Pam Wadycki

Adele Wall Charlotte Weglewski

Don Woszczynski Cecilia Ziegler

Cody Ziemkowski

TUESDAY, December 30 9:15 am Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 pm) ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel STMS Closed for Christmas Break

WEDNESDAY, December 31 5:30 pm Vigil Mass No Religious Education Classes Parish Office & STM School Closed for Christmas Break

THURSDAY, January 1 Happy New Year! Masses at: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & Noon No Religious Education Classes Parish Office & STM School Closed for Christmas

SATURDAY, January 3 8:00 am First Saturday Rosary ~ Church

Readings for Week of December 28 Sunday: Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40 Monday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 Thursday: Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Friday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Jn 1:29-34 Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

Pastoral Care Ministry Hospital Visits—In compliance with HIPAA legislation (patient

privacy), hospitals do not notify our parish about parishioner hospitalizations unless requested to do so by the patient or

patient's family. If you or a family member are at Community Hospital, please notify the Parish Office.

Home Communion—If you or a family member would like to receive home Communion, call Pastoral Care at

(219) 836-8610, ext. 313.

St. Vincent de Paul Society As we continue to celebrate the birth of Our Lord, we count the

generosity of our parishioners as one of our many blessings. Your assistance throughout the year is most appreciated. Thanks to you, we are able to extend extra help to those in need in our

community. During this joyous holiday season as you spend time with loves ones and reconnect with friends, we hope that you

remember those less fortunate and keep us in mind the next time you shop for a special meal or enjoy the warmth of your home.

There is a constant need of those less fortunate and we are always thankful of any donations that our ministry can channel to those

who need it most. Thank you. God bless you. And may your New Year be filled with health and happiness!

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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:

January 1: Deacon George Modrak (2007) January 3: Msgr. John A. Sullivan (1972)

TO SO MANY PEOPLE Christmas is a time of giving. At Christmas time, many people in our parish give so completely of themselves to make sure that our Christmas Masses are wonderful celebrations. In no particular order, I would like to thank the following people:

Fr. Ted and our deacons for their continued help and presence among the parish community.

The members of the Art and Environment Committee for decorating the church so beautifully.

All the parishioners who donated so generously so that we could purchase our flowers and other decorations.

Everyone involved in our Music Ministry for helping us to worship God so joyfully: our musicians, our choirs, our cantors, and our bell choirs.

All those involved in our liturgies: MCs, servers, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, ushers, and greeters.

All of you who came to worship as one faith community. Once again, to all above and to anyone I may have forgotten to mention: Thank You from the bottom of my heart! We have celebrated Jesus’ birth. We are also mindful that He will come again. As we worship together, may we grow closer to one another, united by our Lord and God. As January 1st approaches, I pray that the New Year be happy and healthy for you and your family and friends.

BE A HOLY FAMILY

Put on, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful. (Col 3:12-15)

Today is the Feast of the Holy Family. This is a feast in the Church that many people approach with trepidation. The primary reason, most likely, is because their families may not be sources of love and peace. Their families may be torn by strife. They may be fragmented or broken apart. Because of that, "Family" can be very stressful for some people.

It was for the Holy Family, too. Think about it. While engaged, Mary told Joseph she was pregnant with a child that was not Joseph's. That would be incredibly stressful.

It was getting close to the days that Jesus would be born and they had to be uprooted and proceed to Bethlehem for a census. The travel was rough, especially for a woman close to term. Bandits were all over the roads. There was no room in the inn. More stress.

After Jesus was born and after the Magi came to see Him, they were told to flee their own native land and go to Egypt because a king wanted to kill their child. Even more stress.

Watching Jesus grow up and become a man, Mary heard talk about how others wanted to kill Jesus. Ultimately, she stood at the foot of His cross. Off-the-charts stress.

Yet, in all of this, faith in God kept the family intact. Their belief that they were doing God's will and that they were entrusted to one another helped them get through awful times.

Our families are a lot like the Holy Family after all. We endure incredible stress at times. Yet God has entrusted us to one another and asked us to rely on Him for all that we need. With God's love, we can overcome anything that comes our way.

Live in holiness today. I know you can do it. So does God!

FAITH ACTION: If you live with your family, try to do something together today to celebrate your bond. If you live alone, prayerfully call to mind each member of your family and ask God to bless each one abundantly.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A Jesuit, a Dominican, and a Franciscan were walking along an old road, debating the greatness of their orders. Suddenly, an apparition of the Holy Family appeared in front of them, with Jesus in a manger and Mary and Joseph praying over him. The Franciscan fell on his face, overcome with awe at the sight of God born in such poverty. The Dominican fell to his knees, adoring the beautiful reflection of the Trinity and the Holy Family. The Jesuit walked up to Joseph, put his arm around his shoulder, and said, “So, have you thought about where to send the boy to school?”

Religious Education

December Schedule 31 No Class — Happy New Year!

January Schedule 1 No Class — Happy New Year! 7/8 Class 14/15 Class 21/22 Class 28/29 Class

STM High School Youth Ministry We hope to see more of you at some of our upcoming events! All high school students of our parish are invited to join us.

Weekend of January 2nd Cosmic Bowling

Come and stop the Christmas Break boredom! Celebrate the New Year and have some fun with friends!

For information about these events or to register for the retreat, please contact Miss Hackett (219) 836-8610 ext. 332 or

[email protected].

Holy Name Society Real Men Pray!

Please join us for our next meeting in the Solar Room on Tuesday, January 20th at 7:00 p.m.

Note: Date change due to MLK Holiday. We will begin with the Rosary, followed by our regular business

meeting and refreshments. All men of the parish are invited and encouraged to attend. Please pay your yearly dues. Dues can be paid by mail, the

weekly collection basket or dropped off in the Parish Office.

Upcoming Events: Regular Meeting on Monday, February 16th Annual Fish Fry on Friday, February 27th

Evening Scripture Study All adult parishioners are invited to join our Evening Scripture

Study group. Again this session, we will be using the Little Rock Scripture Study program. Each class includes prayer, group

discussion about the week's reading and commentary and a video. This session we will be doing a study of the Acts of the Apostles. The excitement of Pentecost enlivens the early believers in their

struggles to establish communities of faith—struggles surprisingly like those today. You will meet two of the early

Church's most significant leaders in the persons of Peter and Paul during the 10 week study.

Thursday Evenings— January 8th - March 12th 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The cost of the program is $20.00 to cover the study materials and will be collected at the first class.

Still a couple of spots left, so please respond immediately.

Please contact Carolyn McGill at (219) 836-8610 or [email protected].

Lectors for the Week Wednesday, December 31

Vigil Mass 5:30 pm Mass

Richard Gard & Joe O’Brien

Thursday, January 1 Happy New Year

6:30 am Mass Jayne Gardner & Micki Richter

8:00 am Mass Judy Buksa & Michael Madura

10:00 am Mass James Landowski &

Michael Skurka

12:00 Noon Mass Bernadine Barrett & Cal Bellamy

Saturday, January 3 5:30 pm Mass

Christopher Balbo & Julie Blanford

Sunday, January 4

6:30 am Mass Robert Hill &

Angela Kvasnica

8:00 am Mass Jim Kaspar &

Linda Stefanich

10:00 am Mass Julius Ballanco & Jim Hus

12:00 Noon Mass Leonard & Valerie

Czapkowski

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You Did It For Me Katrina* was 14 when she was sold into slavery and abused by her captors. She escaped, but was arrested for petty larceny as

she tried to make her way to relatives. Her local Catholic Charities provided counseling, medical assistance, and legal

representation to help Katrina assimilate and find her extended family. “Watching Katrina blossom from a shattered little girl to a strong and confident young woman has enriched my life,” said

her case manager. “Her story is one that shows the power of hope.” Last year, the Catholic Charities network helped over

375,000 immigrants and refugees along their path to a better life. To learn more, please visit www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org

Catholics Coming Home Have you ever wondered… pondered…

or thought about coming back to the Church?

You may have been away for a short time or it may

have been a while. We’d like you to join us at Catholics Coming Home and rediscover a way

to reconnect with your Faith. We will talk about God, Faith, the Sacraments and Vatican II.

If you would like to explore this opportunity, we’d love to have you join us for our first meeting in the Teachers’ Lounge on

Wednesday, January 7th at 7:00 pm. We will meet for several weeks on Wednesday evenings. Each

session is about an hour long. Come yourself or mention this to a friend. Register in the Parish Office at (219) 836-8610.

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St. Thomas More School December 28, 2014

EASON OF IVING HE

At St. Thomas More School

begins at Christmas & lasts all year long!

“Like” us at www.facebook.com/St.ThomasMoreMunster

or find our page: “St. Thomas More Catholic Church & School-Munster, IN”

Each year, the students of St. Thomas More School begin the holiday season with the annual

Mass of the Toys. Children generously donate toys to be sent

to the prison in Michigan City, IN for the

children of the incarcerated. But the generosity of our school families does not end there. New toys and personal items are again collected for area families during

the St. Vincent De Paul Toy Drive and distributed by

members of our parish SVDP. In addition, seventh and eighth grade students have been busy collected much needed baby items to be sent to Catholic

Family Services. Indeed, we have been blessed

with caring children and families who consistently give of their

gifts to aid and support others in our local and global community.

And this is just the beginning of a year-long “giving spree.”

Thank you everyone. We hope that your New Year is

blessed with health and happiness!

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Senior Citizens Senior citizens of our parish are invited to join our group.

Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m. in the Kish Community Room, 10000 Calumet Avenue in Munster (unless otherwise noted).

2105 Schedule of Events

Wednesday, January 7th Business Meeting followed by cards and board games.

Wednesday, January 21st Social Gathering & Bingo

Wednesday, February 4th Business Meeting. Guest Speaker will be a Representative

from the Treasure Chest Foundation.

Saturday, February 21st Pizza Party

12:00 Noon — 4:00 p.m. in the Solar Room This event is for those whose membership is current.

Wednesday, March 4th Business Meeting

Guest Speaker will be a representative from Social Security. Saturday, March 21st

Pot Luck Luncheon 12:00 Noon-4:00 p.m. in the Solar Room.

Current members only, please.

STM Career Networking Group 80% of Jobs are Unadvertised

82% of Jobs are found through Networking 15% Found through Search Firms • 10% Found through Want Ads

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

Thursday, January 15, 2015 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Round Table Discussion

Where: STM Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN

When: The 3rd Thursday of Every Month Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Email: [email protected]

Regular Meetings are Free! Open to All! For those who are unemployed (in transition), new to the job market, employed but changing careers or those who can offer employment opportunities through their current professional connections. Have your cover letter, resume or thank you note critiqued

by a professional.

What most concerns you? What can Networking do to help you? How are you proactive? What are you doing to set yourself apart? Hardest part of a job search?

Andrean High School News Open House

Andrean High School is hosting an Open House for prospective students and their families on

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Come meet the Andrean family! Administra-tion, faculty and staff will be available for questions and tours of the building will be given by our students. Please enter through entrance L in the

back of the school. Any questions, please contact Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Dawn Wojkovich at

(219) 887-5281, ext. 228 or [email protected].

Entrance Exam Andrean High School is having a second Entrance Exam for the Class of 2019 on

Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. The exam will end at approximately 11:30AM. All incoming freshmen are required to take the exam for the 2015-16 school

year. Please enter through entrance A in the front of the school, bring two #2 pencils. There is no pre-registration required, and

there is NO FEE. Also, no calculators are allowed. For more information go to www.andreanhs.com or contact

Dawn at (219)887-5281 ext. 228 or [email protected].

STM Travelers Club It is amazing how fast time passes and it is hard to realize that we have now planned one-day trips for seven years! Our trips have been successful because of the enthusiastic response from those who travel with us. Our parishioners are a cheerful & fun-loving

group and we thank everyone for their support and loyalty. Actually, we ended up having as much fun as our travelers did!

This past year we went to the popular Flower Show at The Navy Pier, had tours of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, The National Shrine of Mother Cabrini in Chicago, toured the spectacular

Sanfilippo Collection of antique music machines in Barrington, IL, walked the historic streets of Cedarburg, WI and ended up the year with a fantastic Christmas Musical in a theatre-in-the-

round with a delicious dinner in Fort Atkinson, WI. What a terrific schedule it was! Your excitement has encouraged

us to begin our plans for more exciting trips for 2015. Note: We do not plan trips for the months of January,

February and March due to uncertain and often severe winter weather/travel conditions.

We have some exciting ideas for next year, so look for information in the Sunday bulletins next March, when we will

announce our first trip for April 2015. Have a happy and healthy New Year and may God bless all our parishioners and their families with inner peace and happiness.

Our appreciation and loving thoughts, Lois, Pat and Mary

Vocations Committee It is said that you cannot keep the faith unless you share it

enthusiastically with others, particularly the weakest. That would be called evangelizing. Try it, give it your all!

You’ll remember it forever as the best thing you ever did, a religious vocation may come from it!

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Harley & Irene Zwolanek Patricia & Jarred Rymill

Anthony Glennon Officer Robert Gallomitch

Elizabeth Noworyta Marie Borowiec

Ed Wolak Joan Wolak

Ngo Seng Joseph Simplicia Ngo

Doling Yee Deceased Relatives &Friends

of Ngo Family Ann Germick David Leask Ted Leask

Zvonimir & Daniel Jugovic Deceased Neverauskas Family Deceased Parents, Brothers &

Sisters of Joe Neverauskas John Steinhauer

Edward Donovan II Denise Donovan Frank Losinski Olga Losinski

Edward Donovan I Margaret Brady Donovan

Thomas Boblink Frank Boblink II Joseph Pagliero Rose Pagliero

Pawlowski Family Lesniewski Family Lesniewicz Family Beklance Family

Anthony & Elizabeth Ciesko

Annabelle Stambuli Elissa Fonzi

Angelo & Katherine Fonzi Robert Ott

William Ott Helen Murzyn

Frank Grandisher Martin Nowak Rose Nowak

Michael & Helen Safko Thomas & Bernice Kubic

Joseph & Ruth Conrad Hodge & Mary Finchum Emily Therese Domasica

Therese Domasica Maria “Vivian” Keyes

Richard Kotfer Ronald Luketic

Paul & Mildred Kertis Steve Zelenika

Madeline Pisarski Patricia Reppa Jerome Reppa

George Behrens Sheila Hogan

Walter & Helen Pukarczyk Martin & Jean Nemeth

Kenneth Flynn John & Sylvia Hmurovic Thomas & Helen Krull

Bianchi Family Canonie Family Medina Family

Robert Weglewski Walter Bogielczyk

Johnny Uram Joseph Kapala Mary Hayden

Weidenfeller Family Ford Family

Dagnillo Family Clauson Family Miguel Haro Sr.

Irene Kuzma Al Wozniak

Patrick Quinn Mr. & Mrs. George Hawley

Anthony & Mary Peloza Emil & Mary O’Drobinak Steve & Theresa Kalina

Deceased Members of the Barkey and Lewandowski Families

Marcelo Espitia

Carlos F. Yu Eustaquia Falisawan

Sieng Uy Nicholas Nielo

Edward & Stella Olszewski Martin & Bernice Pieters

Roberta Samardzjia Walter & Agnes Szymakowski

Edward Ziemkiewicz James Callahan Clarence Szorc

Fitzpatrick Family Avgerinos Family Robert J. Nowak

Mary & Walter Puterko Ron & Jeff Barnes

Beerly Welborn Margaret & Joseph Janostak

Robert Karpel Al & Stella Cieslak

George & Margaret Kolina Stanley & Anna Jasinski

Frank Jasinski Frank, Angeline & Ed Szala

Mitchell & Helen Mikolajczyk Don & Louise Ladwein

Don & Mary Ellen Echterling Monica R. Medina

Edwin & Anna Ulinski Stanley & Angeline Prokocki

Judi George Lee Manspeaker Rosemary King

Virginia Pancheria Francis Mikolanis Edward Rudakas Albert Escobedo Antonio Bacrera

Sabrina Arce Rose Krizmanic Sandy Koehler

Andrew & Mary Hanusin Susie & John Baran

Mary Anderson Deborah Plewniak

Mr. & Mrs. Wm Garzinski Sr. William Garzinski Jr.

Peggy Kienzle Sajn Family

lower Y emorials `

hristmas V

Robert Rodriguez Sr. Frank Salazar Leatha Dillon

John & Marie Dillon Louis Kovach

Walter & Harriet Giba Frank & Ann Zipko

Mary Ellen Kuntarich The Parras Family Lorene Femminella

Rita Florek Janice Ciba

Victor & Mary Kocur Edward Ciba Sr.

Helen Ciba John Krembs

Jim Folta Grandpa Folta

Folta/Stribiak Families Maria Ebert

Sonja & Fred Mendoza Kunkel Family Eugene Brunner Frances Brunner Dennis Brunner Kevin Brunner

Milivoje Milosavljevic Edward Ozccacci

Karen Rhodes Costantino Family

Mercier Family Ralph, Marg & Robert Schultz

Don & Virgene Schultz Madajczyk Family Donna Jean Strange

Joseph & Dorothy Yerga Paul & Joann Casper

Evelyn Bogacki Marie Albrecht

Joan Wolak Ed Wolak

Violet Kontol Richard Rudnick

John & Amelia Pfeifer Garrett DeVries Jeffrey DeVries Trinidad Alonzo

Patricia Masterton Oscar Odegaard

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Dernulc Family Darla Garcia

Marilyn Strong Eileen Puskedra

John & Shelba Klyczek Joey Puskedra

Jean Ann Maloney Mary Jean Christy

Mary Wuellner Edward Skibinski Esther Skibinski

Linda Mary Skibinski Richard Helmer

Andy & Anna Furjel Michael & Mary Sabo Bernice & Ed Helmer Ed & Jeanette Grace

Robert Gregor Mr. & Mrs. Walter Szynalik

Edward Wiewiora Stan Szynalik

Mr. & Mrs. George Gregor Walter F. Liszewski

William Koch Dolores Koch

Pagorek/Fischer Families Vic & Louise Schulte

Ray & Bernice Brandner David Brandner

Stanley & Harriet Sliwa Marilyn Strong Shirlee Lebryk

Angeline Herman Irene Trzupek Delbert Bickel

Grace Bickel Richard Hennel Elaine Bickel

Carrie & Edward Wisniewski Sophie & Henry Kazmierski Harriet & Julian Kondziela

Janet & Clarence Luther Lorraine & Luke Luther

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Berdine Mrs. Karen Pruzin

Sister M. Arilda, O.S.F. Sister M. Angelita, R.S.M.

Fr. Robert B. Weis Mr. & Mrs. Tony Solan

Gretchen Nordyke Mr. & Mrs. Harold Nordyke, Sr.

Christopher M. Spencer Anna & Andy Furjel

Elizabeth & Herman Rueckert Ann Lessie

Simko Family Wm J. Slusarczyk

Mr. & Mrs. Wm S. Slusarczyk Norbert Wujek

Mr. & Mrs. Casey Wujek Maryann Frederisy

Dominic & Agnes Candiano Bernard & Pearl Novak

Diana Alvarado Catalina Del Real

John Kisel Paul Klus

Allice Huseman In Honor of Wilbor Huseman

McIntosh-Kukta-Visovatti Families & Friends

Walter Pietraszak Kvasnica Family

Walter & May Sejda Willliam C. Gerlach

Jacqueline M. Gerlach Daniel L. Gerlach

George E. Abelseth Regina Linkowski

Rita Sajna Dick E. McLaughlin

Stephen & Melvina Shondel Wm & Gertrude McLaughlin

Jim McLaughlin Michael Wohadlo

Clara Wohadlo

Mr. & Mrs. Casimer Sajdyk Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Rzonca

Strezo Family Zubay Family

Richard Younkers Deceased Members

of Banik & Piniak Families Victor Ancich Sr.

Mary Ancich Peggy Davis

Irene & Stefan Kwiecien Ficht Family Everett Meier

Edwin Nadratowski John & Sophia O’Block

Clarence & Florence Nitz John O’Block Jr. Stephen Cichy

Stephen Rousseau Richard & Rita Wojcinski

Oblon Family Gauger Family

Family of Ruth Banas Norman L. Banas

Rosalie & William Kress Mary & Andrew Banas

John & Julia Kruk Joseph & Frances O’Drobinak

Harry & Margaret Kender Eugene & Aileen Walczak Deceased Pelczar Family

Deceased Magurany Family Elsie Demko Laubscher

Thomas Demko Harvey Scott

Howard Laubscher William Scott Donna Scott

Cletus O’Drobinak Frances Dudek Tillie Wojdula

Dr. Leonard G. Paul Carol L. Dalton

Eugene Dobkowski George Bogner Pauline Bogner

Andrew & Mary Pellar Charles & Agnes Reed

Frank J. Kish Tim Kish Ray Halas

Thomas & Hannah Keaveney Adam & Sylvia Kretz

Gloria Stanley Wanda Mazerik

Paul Mazerik Tony Padilla Lee Stanley

Harry & Dolores Flisiak Stanley & Emily Jablonski

Robert C. Reed Mary Zudock

Mr. & Mrs. L.J. Trimbur Phyllis Meyer

Susan Schramm Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Strudas

Lucille Kolodziej Mary & Joseph Rossi

Katherine & Michael Jurkash Dorothy Jurkash

Cyril Moran Radde Family

Filas & Jurick Families Mona Powers

Pauline Canhorn Anthony Falaschetti Marge Falaschetti Catherine Huber

James Dolan Irene & Leonard Galkowski

Stephanie & Joe Rybicki Galkowski Family

Rybicki Family Charles Palvic Edward Onda

Lawrence Jurovich Mary Sulich

Catherine Wiech-Ploszaj Boleslaw Ploszaj

John Rybicki Barbara Jarvis John Horvath

Martin & Elizabeth Jarvis Andrew & Helen Onda

Bill Kontrimas Millie Perez

Raymond Brzezinski Cecelia Brzezinski

Mariann Wesolowski Helen Gronowski Leokadia Jaworski Tadeusz Jaworski Edward Marquardt Andrew M. Kusek

Jean Kusek E. Dale King

Ruth King Joseph & Lottie Marzynski Joseph & Louis Marzynski

Joseph Pieczul Lois Strain

John Albizati Dale Madsen Barbara Cak

Ann Ivan Mike Ivan

Charles Petrovich Delores Petrovich Tony J. Lopiccolo Rosemarie Arent

Stephen Arent DeVoy Family

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LaVigne Family Joe Henny Berry

Stefan Palosz Hayden & Doretta Fox

Royce W. Johnson Ralph Miller

Margaret Miller Louis Retseck Martha Kanont Delphine Kinst Martich Family

The Sick, The World & The Pope Robert Mannix Mary Anderson

Eileen Hasse Tami Dublak

Nancy Slamkowski Joyce Wadlow

Mary Beth Rincon Donald Mulvihill Jr.

J.C. O’Neill Bertha Pepa Struble

Dorothy Hauer Richard Hauer

Ruth Adley Kay Kahl

Matthew Long Hector Martinez James Sabella

Noreen Coppolillo Sophie Cengel

Anthony Cengel Christine Komyatte

Peter Komyatte Deceased Karulski Family

Carol Ribble Frank Ribble Vivian Ribble

Spencer Ribble Sam Karras

Thomas Roach Sr. John Mockus Sr. Harriet Mockus John Mockus Jr.

Eleanor Gestautes Floyd Culp

Phyllis Pollack Culp Daniel Culp

Kathleen Marie Culp Lorene Femminella

Eugene J. Szczepaniak Eugene G. Sepaniak

Catalina Del Real Jesus Alvarez

Mercedes Alvarez Mercedes Godina

Rosemary Dawson Floro Montenegro, Sr.

Luis de Agis Basilio Montenegro William Kaminsky

Arthur Eads Emily Kolbus

Jose Perez Huizar Ella Guidotti

All the Faithful Departed Benny Mach Margie Mach

Irene Franciski Chester Franciski

Kayla Pastor Josepha Taftas Nick Bachan

Szymanski Family McGrath Family Ferkich Family

Zegaczewski Family Zega Family

Greene Family Carlos Castaneda Sr.

Emilia Castaneda Isogani, George Sr. & Jr.,

Carlos Jr. Castaneda Epifanio Sandoval, Sr.

Francisca Sandoval Bob Sandoval

William & Catherine O’Brien Joseph & Mary Figler

Robert Figler John Figler

J.D. & Reba Brown Antonio Porras Jr. & Sr. Hector & Adrian Porras

Arlis Stanfield Larkin Family

Jonassen Family Sally Schultz Parents & Ed

Dorothy D. Cantu Jesus D. Cantu Martin Becerra

Corazon Cabagnot Pol Eusebio Sally Gomez

Iris Legaspi Peralta Helen Kalina

Andrew Kalina Jerry Zachau Sally Nichols

Bridget Cunniff John F. Cunniff Pam Svoboda

Theo McDonnough Churley Family Stodola Family

Steve Posilovich Deceased Witkus Family

Maria Misevski Marguerite Boutin

William Dorcey McDunn Charlotte Ziemkiewicz

Sandy Koehler Margaret Hynes Martin

Frank Simko Walter Petersen Helen Petersen Zivich Family

Targorski Family Esperanza Lerma

Alfonso Lerma Sr. Maria Torres

Victor Torres Sr. Evan & Megan Chronowski

Rita & John Sury Loraine & Jack Cleary

Mark Marczak Nancy Winiecki Jurewicz Family

Kalwasinski Family Lauruton Family Kraemer Family Ludell Bowman

Walter Constantine Willa Constantine Helen Pukoszek

Mike Gaskey George & Julia Pelc

Pelc Family Brothers & Sisters

Chester Milen P.S. & W.S. Lee & Sons Peter Sr. & Esther Lee &

Children Steve Posilovich Frank McIntyre

Adeline McIntyre Bill Van Someren

Pearl Van Someren Maxine McLear Julius Holescko Robert Zayada Frank Markey

Edward Ballanco Jo-Ann Sommer

Warren Schroeder Judge Wm Obermiller

Obermiller Family Odivan Family

Gialluncis Family Liam O’Flynn

Isabelle Modjeski Guadalupe Rizo Alfredo Sierra Jr.

Pete Puentes Ernie Havran Wally Wolak

Richard Havran Flo Savage

John F. Macknyk Barbara Macknyk

Helen Zbos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Susoreny

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Miller Marcia Etter

Charlene Sadowski Neal & Jo Tolley

Allen & Rita Alexander Lillian Waclawek Dale Alexander

Robert Wierzbinski Athena Patria

Charlotte Maitim Fischer Family Rebkalz Family Rasch Family

Geists-Reinks Family Sarah Spears

Roland Kwasny John, Kathryn &

Mary Catherine Burns Lev Adams

Walter Margraff Sophie Boston Kelly Margraff

Borro, Margraff, Spilde & Berger Families

Frank Markey In Honor of Caitlin & Rachel

Morrow, Dede Morrow and Diana Markey

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

December 31

5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass

1 Happy New Year!

Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8:00a.m.

10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon

2 3 8:00 am First Saturday Rosary Church

4 5 7:00 pm Blue Army Chapel

7:00 pm Schola-Church

7:00 pm Parish Life Conference Room

7:00 pm Vocations Sacristy

6 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel

9:30 am Moms’ Group Carmelite Monastery

1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel

6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel

7:00 pm RCIA-Conference Room

7 9:30 am Bible Study Conference Room

4:30-6:00 pm Religious Ed Classes

5:00 pm RCIC-Conference Room

6:00 pm Handbell Practice Church

7:00 pm Catholics Coming Home Teachers’ Lounge

8 4:30-6:00 pm Religious Ed Classes 6:30 pm Scripture Study Class Room 101 7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale Church 7:00 pm Festival Committee Solar Room

9 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth Conference Room

10 10:00 am Oblates Conference Room

K of C Free Throw

Contest 5:00—9:00 p.m.

11 12 Market Day Pick-Up Gym-5:00-6:00 p.m.

7:00 pm Blue Army Chapel

7:00 pm Schola-Church

7:00 pm Peace/Social Justice Conference Room

7:00 pm Religious Formation Teachers’ Lounge

7:30 pm Knights of Columbus Solar Room

13 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 7:00 pm Baptism Preparation Class Teachers’ Lounge

14 9:30 am Bible Study Conference Room

4:30-6:00 pm Religious Ed Classes

5:00 pm RCIC-Conference Room

6:00 pm Handbell Practice Church

7:00 pm St. Vincent De Paul Conference Room

7:00 pm Catholics Coming Home Teachers’ Lounge

15 4:30-6:00 pm Religious Ed Classes

6:30 pm Scripture Study Class Room 101

7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale Church

7:00 pm Career Networking Group Weis Center

16 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth Conference Room

17

18 6:00 pm Taizѐ Prayer Church

19

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Day

STMS & Parish Office Closed

20 9:15 am-6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel

9:30 am Moms’ Group Carmelite Monastery

1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations Chapel

6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel

7:00 pm RCIA-Conference Room

7:00 pm Holy Name-Solar Room

21 9:30 am Bible Study Conference Room

4:30-6:00 pm Religious Ed Classes

5:00 pm RCIC-Conference Room

6:00 pm Handbell Practice Church

7:00 pm Catholics Coming Home Teachers’ Lounge

7:00 pm Fr. Gerald Schweitzer Chapel

22 4:30-6:00 pm Religious Ed Classes 6:30 pm Scripture Study Class Room 101 7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale Church

23 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth Conference Room

6:00 p.m. Pinewood Derby

Gym

24

8:00 a.m. Pinewood

Derby Gym

25 Ushers’ Club

Pancake Breakfast

7:30—11:30 a.m. Gym

St. Thomas More School

Open House 9:00 a.m.-Noon

St. Vincent De Paul Food Collection

All Masses

26 7:00 pm Blue Army Chapel 7:00 pm Schola-Church 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Solar Room

27 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

7:00 pm Gabriel Project Teachers’ Lounge

28 9:30 am Bible Study Conference Room

4:30-6:00 pm Religious Ed Classes

5:00 pm RCIC-Conference Room

6:00 pm Handbell Practice Church

7:00 pm SVDP-Solar Room

7:00 pm Catholics Coming Home Teachers’ Lounge

29 4:30-6:00 pm Religious Ed Classes 6:30 pm Scripture Study Class Room 101 7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale Church

30 9:00 am Gifts of Love & Warmth Conference Room

6:30 p.m. STMS

Father/Daughter Dance Gym

31 9:00 am Pastoral Council Conference Room

Parish Office & STMS Closed STMS Closed

St. Thomas More School — Happy Catholic Schools Week!

January 2015