John testified further, saying, “I saw the

Spirit come down like a dove from heaven

and remain upon him.” Jn 1:32

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

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

Pastoral Staff Pastor .......................................Reverend Michael J. Yadron; Ext. 312

myadron@stm-church.com

Associate Pastor .......................... Reverend Richard C. Holy; Ext. 314

rholy@stm-church.com

Deacons .................................................................. Mr. Joseph Stodola

............................................................................ Dr. Napoleon Tabion

............................................................................ Mr. Daniel Zurawski

Stewardship Director ...................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330

Pastoral Care Coordinator ............ Deacon Napoleon Tabion; Ext. 315

Director of Religious Formation ......... Mrs. Sandra Morgan; Ext. 332

Parish Office Staff Office Hours: Monday ~ Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Web Site www.stm-church.com

E-mail address is: parish.office@stm-church.com

Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax ........... 836-9185 Bulletin Editor ............................................. Mrs. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309

E-mail address for bulletin is: bulletin@stm-church.com Daytime Receptionist ................................ Mrs. Susan Strain; Ext. 310 Evening Receptionist ............................. Ms. Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310

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

2010-2011 Pastoral Council Tom Alexander, Co-Chair .................... Kevin Cloghessy, Chairperson

Timothy Etter .................................................................. Don Kopenec

Jackie Kovach ................................................................ Phil McIntosh

Dwight Reed ............................................................... Susan Rousseau

James Secviar .............................................................. Linda Stefanich

Joyce Stodola ............................................................ Joann Wleklinski

St. Thomas More School Pre-School through 8th Grade Office Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. School web site ~ www.stm-school.com School Phone ......... 836-9151 School Fax ......................... 836-0982 Principal ................................................... Mr. Chet Nordyke; Ext. 328 School Administrative Assistant…..Mrs. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate…..Mrs. Sandra Steele; Ext. 329 Dir. of Student Special Services ................. Mrs. Tina Boyle; Ext. 323 Home & School Association. ........Mrs. Mary Beth Ginalski 864-0941 Parish & School Offices Associate……Mrs. Mary Jo Biscan, Ext. 311 Parish & School Offices Associate ........ Mrs. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339

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

Fax ........................................................................................ 836-2655

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

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

Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ........................................ Cindy Keilman 923-9862 Elizabeth Ministry................................................. Pam Domasica 838-7940 Holy Name Society ..................................................... Joe Adams 865-3566 Senior Citizens ....................................................... Tina Candella 922-7814 Respect Life ............................................................ Alice Wohler 836-5337 Knights of Columbus .................................. Gregg Blocher (219) 902-1171 Blue Army .................................................. Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Finance................................................................. Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Planned Giving ..................................................................... Ken Krupinski Building Maintenance .................................................... Bob Ray 924-6472 Boy Scouts .............................................................. Roger Jachna 322-0769 Cub Scouts ............................................................... Steve Hrinda 923-6438 Girl Scouts ......................................................... Barbara Jamrose 922-3783 Catering/Hall Rental ........................................ Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539 Moms’ Group.......................................................... Leticia Kotso 924-5732

Ushers Club ......................................................... Jim Marmalejo 836-1463

Gabriel Project ..................................................... Kathy Trotman 836-4329

The Travelers Club…………………………………..Lois Quinn 836-7902

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

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

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

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

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

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

register at any time in the Parish Office.

New Parishioner Orientation

New parishioners are invited to attend a New Parishioner Orienta-

tion at 9:00 a.m. in the Solar Room on the last Sunday of every

month. If you have not yet registered and want more information

about our parish, you are welcome to attend the orientation.

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

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 16, 2011

MONDAY, January 17 8:30 am A. & N. Anglin

SATURDAY, January 22 8:30 am C. Lusk, N. Brough

5:30 pm J. & T. Beckman, B. & R. Caraher, M. Childs

MC ~ Steve

SUNDAY, January 23 6:30 am C., E. & F. Beckman

8:00 am J. & M. Peters, M. Pukoszek, B. Seligman,

C. Slivka

MC ~ Evan

10:00 am J., N. & S. Smith, D. & D. Straka

MC ~ Ryan

12:00 noon D. Dy, K. Kennedy, E. Long

MC ~ Ted

Saturday, January 22 5:30 p.m. Fr. Rick Holy

Sunday, January 23 6:30 a.m. Fr. Rick Holy

8:00 a.m. Fr. Rick Holy

10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron

12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Yadron

SUNDAY, January 16 — Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased

8:00 am Irene Pernal by Claudia Pernal

10:00 am Gregory & Lillian Molinaro by Frank & Bonita

Molinaro

12:00 pm Michael Mucha (Ann.) by Mother, Joan Mucha

MONDAY, January 17 — St. Anthony, Abbot

6:30 am Helen Coughlin Ehrlich by Mr. & Mrs. Emanuel

Thompson

8:30 am Michael Jurkash (Ann.) by John Jurkash

TUESDAY, January 18 6:30 am Delfina Cabrera (Ann.) by Cabrera Family

8:30 am Sr. Marilyn Hettinger by STM Senior Citizens

10:00 am Marcia Etter by Gen Schiralli

(MASS AT MED-INN CHAPEL, Group 2)

WEDNESDAY, January 19 6:30 am Catherine Kroczek (Ann.) by Family

8:30 am Louis Kovach by Donald Pfau

THURSDAY, January 20 — St. Fabian, St. Sebastian

6:30 am Lorraine Capparelli by Heart to Heart Gallery

9:00 am Maryon Dupree (Ann.) by Gust & Kathy Georgelas

FRIDAY, January 21 — St. Agnes

6:30 am Ann Marie Wohler by Family

8:30 am Anne Oblon (Ann.) by Family

SATURDAY, January 22 — St. Vincent

8:30 am Parents of Zvonko & Maria Jugovic

5:30 pm Robert Terranova (Ann.) by Rose Terranova & Family

SUNDAY, January 23 — Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased

8:00 am Chester & Elizabeth Ross by Jim & Carol Zaczyk &

Family

10:00 am Harry Lowry by Joyce & Bob Nutt

12:00 pm Florence Revenew by Family

Kenneth D. Kors

Joseph C. Gasiorek

Ann Miller

Pastoral Care Ministry Please contact our Pastoral Care Office at 836-8610, #315 if you

would like Communion brought to a relative or friend.

Sacrificial Offerings January 9, 2011

TIME, TALENT & TREASURE

Adult $ 29,799.00

Loose $ 1,444.00

Children $ 204.26

TOTAL $ 31,447.26

Thank you for your generosity.

Maintenance Person Needed Part-time maintenance person needed for school and

parish. Need to be familiar in areas

such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC,

carpentry, boiler operation, snow

removal, painting and machine and

equipment operation and

repair. Minimum of two years

experience a must. Starting wage

between $9 and $13 per hour based

upon experience. This is a part time

position, working primarily the afternoon/evening shift.

Send resume to or apply at St. Thomas More Church

8501 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time There's a sheep farm just down the road from where I live. The herd is out

grazing in the pasture almost every day, and when I go to the grocery

store I pass by the field and see them wandering around. Cheese is an

important agricultural product in my part of the world, and right now there

is a great shortage of sheep's milk for quality artisanal cheeses. Part of the

problem is that even though there is increased lamb production in the

United States, they're not making it to maturity because the price for

slaughtered lambs is so high. Australia and New Zealand are exporting

less to the US, and so domestic production is going to slaughter rather

than being raised for the milk.

Yes, the lamb is led to slaughter. And even though our celebration of

Easter is months away, already the Gospel sounds the theme of the

direction in which we are heading. We hear John the Baptist describe

Jesus as the Lamb of God in today's Gospel. We use that same imagery

when we plead with the Lamb of God in the litany that we sing at Mass

during the breaking of the bread. But do we really consider what it means

when we call upon Jesus by that title?

In the Book of Exodus, it is the Lamb of God whose blood marks the

way for the angel of death to pass over the places where the blood is seen.

As Lamb of God, Jesus shed his blood, marking all who are baptized in

his name with the Holy Spirit, which John the Baptist describes in today's

Gospel. Sin and death have no power over us because we are saved by the

blood of the Lamb. When we plead, "Lamb of God, have mercy on us,"

we acknowledge that Jesus gave his life for us. And when we eat his flesh

and drink his blood, we join ourselves to him.

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

Coleen Alexander Margaret Amatulli Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio Irene Baker Cody Baldwin F. Barrios Antonio Belmonte Tom Bernacke Michael Berry Michael Blazevich Michael Boston Cheryl Bostrom Lottie Bryk Stephany Burney Dorothy Campbell James Campbell Barbara Cak Thomas Cak Al Carollo Carol Carollo Kathleen Cecil Jeff Chastain Joseph Cwiok Jacqueline Morrow Christian Frank Coman Vincent Corsello John Costa Mike Curtain Irene Dettmer MaryPat Devoy Irene Dickey Jeanine Doescher David Drewniak Debra Dunn Alex Eiland John L. Estrada Sherlon Evans Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Andrea Garritano Dorothy Gillespie Margaret Good Howard Gralewski

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

MONDAY, January 17 No School ~ Parish Office Closed

7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel

7:00 pm Holy Name Society ~ Solar Room

7:00 pm Religious Formation ~ Conference Room

TUESDAY, January 18 9:15 am Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel

1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel

6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel

7:00 pm RCIA ~ Conference Room

7:30 pm Knights of Columbus Squires ~ Solar Room

WEDNESDAY, January 19 9:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room

4:30-6:00 pm Religious Education ~ Classes

THURSDAY, January 20 4:30-6:00 pm Religious Education ~ Classes

7:00 pm All Seasons Chorale ~ Church

7:00 pm Career Networking ~ Weis Center

7:00 pm Parent Meeting ~ 1st Penance/ 1st Communion

Meeting ~ Gym

FRIDAY, January 21 6:30 pm 4-H ~ Solar Room

SATURDAY, January 22 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus Free Throw ~ Gym

SUNDAY, January 23 1:00 pm SVDP Youth Conference ~ Teachers’ Lounge

Education Fair ~ Gym

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

Readings for the Week of

January 16, 2011

Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34

Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Mk 3:1-6

Thursday: Heb 7:25---8:6/Mk 3:7-12

Friday: Heb 8:6-13/Mk 3:13-19

Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14/Mk 3:20-21

Next Sunday: Is 8:23---9:3/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or

4:12-17

Vocations Committee The quality of our service to family & others will determine the

wholeness of our lives.

Let your light shine and be a candidate for the priesthood.

F hat the rule of law in this land might protect and

preserve the lives of every person; we pray to the

Lord...

Respect Life Committee

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The Pastor’s Page

PLEASE REMEMBER THEM Priests and deacons have served the Diocese of Gary for more than fifty years. Others have served in the territory that is now the Diocese of Gary. Please pray for those men who have been called to God and whose anniversaries of death are this week:

January 16: Deacon Joseph Kwitko (2004) January 19: Rev. Ignatius C. Vichuras (1984) January 20: Deacon Joseph Wilczynski (2004) Rev. Tony Valtierra (2007)

THREE-MINUTE LITURGICAL CATECHESIS Article 1: Why Are We Here?

These short reflections on the Mass were originally inspired by the late Pope John Paul II’s encouragement to us to engage in “that mystagogical catechesis so dear to the Fathers of the Church, by which the faithful are helped to understand the meaning of the liturgy's words and actions, to pass from its signs to the mystery which they contain, and to enter into that mystery in every aspect of their lives.” [Apostolic Letter inaugurating the Year of the Eucharist, October 2004, Mane Nobiscum Domine (Stay with us, Lord)]. In that spirit these articles are offered to provide helpful material for brief reflections on the Eucharist. These materials are designed to take less than three minutes to read through, (even read out loud at the end of Mass, which is the way many parishes used them during the Year of the Eucharist) so they won't delay us long from other things on our schedules. These reflections are intended to give a bit of information about the Mass and a bit of inspiration that will help us live the Eucharist all week long, or in the Pope’s words above “to enter into that mystery in every aspect of their lives.”

Why are we here? We begin today with a basic question for all of us: Why are we here? Why do we gather week after week for this liturgy we call the Mass? There are probably a lot of answers to that question. Some of us come because it's a habit. Others come because they are grateful for God’s gifts. And many of us come for several of those reasons combined. More basic than all of those reasons, however, we all come because God has called us here. It was God who chose us to be members of the Church. It was God who called us to share God's own life through baptism. It was God who called us to carry on the mission of Christ in the world today. We come in response to God's call. And we come for Eucharist, which comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving. We gather here each week to give God thanks and praise. Sometimes we may forget that. It's easy to focus on what we hope to get out of coming to church rather than on giving thanks for what God has already given us. The most important thing we find when we gather here is the presence of Christ himself. Christ reveals his presence to us in various ways. He is present in our very gathering, living in each of us who are his tabernacles. He is present as the leader of our worship. He speaks directly to us when God's word is proclaimed in our midst. He offers us his own body and blood as our food and drink so that we will be more closely united with him and with one another. We come because Christ is here and because he calls us. Through baptism we all became members of his body, and we come here to remember who we are. Here we are reunited with one another and with him who is our head. And when we leave here, we go forth carrying Christ with us, taking him to our world that is in such need of his presence and his love. He teaches us and feeds us here to strengthen us to be Christ-bearers all week. Let us go forth from this place to love and serve the Lord. © 2004 Lawrence E. Mick. Revised 2006. This series was originally written by Fr. Mick for the Worship Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Distributed by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) 415 Michigan Avenue, NE, Suite 70, Washington DC 20017. www.fdlc.org; email: publications@fdlc.org; voice: 202-635-6990; fax:202-529-2452. FDLC #4300.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE “Your Honor,” the defense attorney protested, “I want to bring to your attention how unfair it is for my client to be accused of theft. He arrived in New York City a week ago and barely knows his way around. What’s more, he only speaks a few words of English.”

The judge looked at the defendant and asked, “How much English can you speak?” The defendant looked up and replied, “Give me your wallet!”

On the First Sunday of Advent this year — November 27, 2011 — the Universal Church will adopt a new Roman Missal to use for the prayers of the Mass. In order to prepare the faithful for all the changes, there will be many opportunities for ministers as well as people in the pew to learn about the theology of the Mass as well as the changes that will take place. As a beginning, the vast majority of the parishes in the Diocese of Gary will be running a series of articles in our parish bulletins labeled “Three-Minute Catechesis.” The first in series begins this weekend. I hope these will help you in your preparation to embrace a new text of prayer at our Masses at the end of November.

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Share YOUR thoughts at: mytwocents@stm-church.com

My Two Cents Thoughts on Stewardship Religious Education

January 19/20 Class

8th Grade in the Solar Room:

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

20 Parents Meeting for First Penance &

First Holy Communion at 7:00—Gym

26/27 Class

8th Grade in the Solar Room:

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

February 2/3 Class

9/10 Class

12 Sacrament of First Penance ~9:30 am

(Students arrive at 9:15)

16/17 Class

23/24 Class

Living Stewardship Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

The prophet Isaiah places all his hope and trust in the Lord. He is

a servant on a mission, a sign of great hope. Tomorrow we

celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a prophet of

hope also. He inspired African Americans and many others in the

nation with his preaching about justice. Prophets of hope are still

needed. As disciples and servants of Jesus we need to continue

speaking on behalf of justice, giving a voice of hope for the

hopeless in our community and the world.

Religious Education

Respect Life Committee Living Rosary

The weekend of the Roe vs. Wade Decision on Abortion is

January 22/23. It will be most fitting that our Rosary

Association prays its special rosary For Life on that Sunday,

the 23rd. All parishioners are invited to join us in the Chapel,

following the noon Mass, at approximately 1:00 p.m. as we

pray together for an end to all abortions (and other issues

against life) on that 38th anniversary. Please come.

Book of Petitions Do you know where the Parish Petition Book is? Did you know that the Parish Petition Book is located just

inside the door of the Chapel near the Infant Jesus of Prague

statue? Feel free to add your petition requests to the book.

6:30 am Mass

Main: Val Rudakas

Chapel: Joan McLaughlin

Choir: Marilynne Ciric

8:00 am Mass

Main: Denise & Allison Rusnak

Chapel: Margaret Gray

Choir: Dolores Fulte & Cecilia

Guziar

10:00 am Mass Main: Bev & Rich Lasky

Chapel: Joan Mucha & Gen

Gogolak

Choir: The Avila Family

12:00 pm Mass Main: Diane Gralewski

Chapel: Cindy Kula

Choir: Pat Batchelder

5:30 pm Mass

Chapel: Rob & Dorothy Mangus

Greeters for January 22 & 23, 2011

Blood of the Martyrs’ Blood Drive

Thank you to everyone who generously donated during this

important blood drive. Your help is appreciated.

Rachel’s Corner ―Women of abortion, do not stop living.

Do not give in to despair. Do not let fear

imprison you and prevent you from

accepting the forgiving words of Jesus.

There is hope for your future!‖

Pope John Paul II (paraphrased)

Begin the New Year with a peace that surpasses all

understanding. We can help.

Contact: Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats at (219) 558-0625

or kdruz@attt.net or www.rachelsvineyard.org.

Catholics Coming Home Catholics Coming Home is our ministry serving non-practicing

Catholics who wish to return to their faith and the sacraments.

This six-week program will focus on the

Mass, the Bible, & the Sacraments.

Meetings will be on Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. from

now until February 11th in our Conference Room.

Each session will last about one hour. It is an excellent way to

reconnect and rediscover your Catholic Faith in a positive group

setting. If you, or someone that you know, would like to join us

on this journey to come back to their Faith, please register at the

Parish Office @ 836-8610. Welcome Home.

Attention Youth of the Parish!

Join us for the next meeting of the St. Vincent De Paul Youth

Group on Sunday, January 23rd. Lots of STM junior high &

high school students are already involved, but we could always

use more help in this meaningful ministry.

For more info, contact Gen or Alex Crowe at (219) 924-3688.

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St. Thomas More School January 16, 2011

Munster’s Living History Museum Comes to

St. Thomas More School

Plan to Attend This

Year’s

Open

House A unique educational experience came directly to the classroom of St. Thomas More School

fourth grade students in December, thanks to the Munster Junior Historical Society.

Founded by former teacher, Dr. Louise Chickie-Wolfe, the Munster Junior Historical

Society brings the chronicle of Munster’s history into the classroom via an interactive play

where students enact our town’s story. Twenty-five of Munster’s most influential citizens

are depicted by the students as their ―parts‖ illustrate how each of these individuals shaped

the Munster landscape from a Dutch farming community to the town that we know today.

Students, dressed in period clothes while depicting their character, picked from ―the field

trip in a trunk‖, as Dr. Chickie-Wolfe explains her traveling museum. Out of the trunk came

beards, antique eyeglasses, robes, aprons, and wooden shoes, all transforming the students

into individuals of a time gone-by.

In preparation of this enlightening and fun experience, teachers readied the students by

assigning related vocabulary words. Students knew their character ahead of time, but only

received their script moments before they were to ―perform‖.

A huge thank you to Dr. Chickie-Wolfe and the adult volunteers of the Munster Junior

Historical Society for bringing this wonderful program to our school. The students’

enthusiasm for this innovative learning encounter was overwhelming.

Sunday

January 30 9:00 a.m.

until Noon 630 Happy Students

Fully Accredited by IN

Excellent Student/

Teacher Ratio

Small Class Sizes

Exceptional ISTEP

Scores

Family Tuition Rates

Christian Values &

Morals Stressed

Honors Programs

Student Special Services

Department

Before & After School

Care

On-line Grades/Info

Full-time: Art, Music,

Library, Computer,

Physical Ed. Teachers

Sports Starting in 5th

Grade

Band/NJHS/ Clubs

Questions? Contact

Pam Pasyk at

(219( 836-9151, #309 or

ppasyk@stm-school.com

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Career

Networking

Group

The Career Networking Group can help you stay connected &

develop strategies to deal with our changing economy.

Our Next Meeting:

Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Janel Polster, HR Representative for ArcelorMittal

Topic: Having a Successful Interview

ArcelorMittal is the leader in major global steel markets having an

industrial presence in over 20 countries spanning four continents.

ArcelorMittal is committed to operating in a responsible way with

respect to the health, safety and well-being of its employees,

contractors & the communities in which it operates. Plan to attend

this astonishing program to help acheive a victorious interview.

Where: St. Thomas More Weis Center

8635 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN

When: The 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. E-Mail: STMCareerGroup@gmail.com.

For those who are unemployed (in transition), new to the job

market, employed or who can offer employment opportunities

through their current professional connections. Have your Cover

Letter, Resume or Thank You Note critiqued by a professional.

Free. Open to All.

Rebuilding After Katrina Five years after Hurricane Katrina destroyed

St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Long Beach, MS,

a new church & community center are ready to be

dedicated on February 11, 2011.

Fr. Louis Lohan, pastor, has invited our parish members to

join them and sends his thanks to the STM parish family for

all of their support during the rebuilding process. St. Thomas

is sponsoring a raffle to raise the remaining funds needed for

the church seating and asks once again for your support.

The raffle information follows:

1st Prize– 2011 Chevrolet Malibu (valued at nearly $23,000)

2nd Prize– 10-Day Trip to Ireland (if you travel between

6/5-14/11, Fr. Louis Lohan will guide you) +other prizes.

To receive tickets e-mail: StThomasChurch@cableone.net

or mail $100 to: P.O. Box 1529, Long Beach, MS 39560

Details are on their website: www.saintthomaslb.org

Knights of Columbus & STM Squires

Both the Monsignor Weis Knights of Columbus

Council 10596 & Columbian Squires Circle 4101

will be sponsoring a

Council Free Throw Championship Saturday, January 22 at 6.30pm in the Gym .

This event is free and open to any girl or

boy aged 10-14. All you will need to bring

is a copy of your birth certificate to

participate. Contestants will shoot 15 free

throws. The winners in each age division

(boys and girls) will advance to the District

Championships in early February at STM.

The Knights of Columbus

20th Anniversary Dinner will be on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Please mark your

calendar to attend. All current and past Knights and their

spouses will be invited. Watch the bulletin for more details.

If you would like to join either the Knights or Squires, please

contact Grand Knight Gregg Blocher at 219-902-1171 for

further information. The Knights are open to all men of the

parish. Membership in the Squires is open to all boys

between the ages of 10 and 17. You do not have to be a son

of a Knight of Columbus to join the Squires.

Senior Citizens Club Start the New Year with the Senior Citizens Club as we continue to

share fellowship & fun. New members are always welcome.

We meet twice a month in the Kish Funeral Home’s Community

Room at 10000 Calumet Avenue in Munster, unless otherwise

noted. Please use the side entrance.

Wednesday, January 19 at 1:00 p.m. The social meeting will begin after a prayer and a few brief

announcements. Enjoy plenty of refreshments and bingo while

sharing news of our holidays. Join us for another lively get-together

with friends, old & new. We are so fortunate to have such a loving

and caring group of seniors. God bless them and their families.

Wednesday, February 2 at 1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

Saturday, February 19 from Noon —4:00 p.m. Pizza Party at the Weis Center

Wednesday, March 2 at 1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

Holy Name Our next meeting will be on

Monday, January 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Solar Room.

Join us for the praying of the Rosary, followed by the regular

meeting at 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.

We will be discussing the Annual Fish Fry.

Holy Name Fish Fry on Friday, March 25, 2011 If you have not paid your dues, please do so

as soon as possible.

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Hors d' hourves

Dinner

Wine, beer, soda & coffee

Chocolate fountain with fresh fruit

Dancing

In thanks for your many hours of service to our parish,

please come and enjoy an evening of

relaxation and fellowship.

Dinner and dessert will be provided this year

(no food contributions from our parishioners are needed).

In appreciation for sharing your

Time and Talents within the St. Thomas More Parish Community

Parish Life Commission Presents

St. Thomas More

Annual Ministry

Appreciation

Dinner Saturday, January 29, 2011

Following the 5:30 p.m. Mass in the Social Center

• Thank You • Thank You • Thank You • Thank You • Thank You • Thank You • Thank You •

To confirm your reservation, please complete this form and return by January 24, 2011

to the Parish Office or in the Sunday collection basket.

Name of Parishioner/s and/or Guest__________________________________________________________

Number Attending: _________________ Ministry: _____________________________________________

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Bishop Noll Holds Entrance Exam Prospective freshmen seeking admission to Bishop Noll Institute for

the fall semester 2011 are invited to take the school's entrance exam

on Saturday, January 29, beginning at 8 a.m.

Those who take the exam are eligible for scholarship and financial

aid consideration. You can pre-register for only $20.

Walk-ups are welcome with a $25 exam fee.

Prospective students can obtain a registration form at

Bishop Noll at 1519 Hoffman Street in Hammond, or by e-mailing

Admissions Director Drew Trost at atrost@bishopnoll.org.

For more information or to schedule a tour of our campus, call the

school at (219) 932-9058.

St. Bridget’s Las Vegas Night On Saturday, January 22, 2011, St. Bridget’s will host its Annual Las

Vegas Night from 6:00 p.m. until Midnight. Admission is $8, or $10

at the door and includes all you can drink beverages (including beer)

and your choice of Italian beef or sausage sandwich with chips, or

chili. Plenty of blackjack tables, roulette, money wheel, 5-card stud,

tip boards, door prizes and cash money raffle with $1800 in prizes.

For advance tickets or more information, call (219) 771-1473.

Soup & Salad Fundraisers St. Andrew Church

at 801 W. 73rd Avenue in Merrillville. All You Can Eat Soup &

Salad Bar & Bake Sale on Sunday, January 30 from 11:00 -2:00 pm.

Adults- $6/ Seniors-$5/ Children-$3/ Family Plan- $15

Questions? Call Rick or Tina at (219) 662-2437

All Saints Church at 570 Sibley in Hammond is hosting an All You Can Eat Soup

Supper on Saturday, January 29th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the school

hall. Cost is $8 and includes soup, fresh baked bread, crackers, pop

or coffee & dessert. Carryout extra. Call (219) 932-0204 for info.

Saints Peter & Paul Parish in Merrrillville will hold a Soup/Salad/Dessert Bar on Saturday,

January 22 after the 4:00 p.m. Mass until 6:00 p.m.

Cost is $6. Senior discount of $1 for those 65 and older.

Mission Opportunity Our lives are busy! Our faith gets tested! Give 2 hours to

yourself and to God! St. Matthias in Crown Point invites you

to join their parish mission and hear the ―Good News‖

Monday & Tuesday, February 7/8 at 7:00 p.m. Join speaker

Fr. David Delich, O.P. a Dominican of the Chicago Province

and full-time speaker for Food for the Poor. For info: (219)

663-2201 or stmatthiasparish@sbcglobal.net.

Men’s Six-Day Fishing Trip in Canada Join us for a six day fishing trip in Canada on Eagle Lake. St.

James Church in Highland is sponsoring this trip to Ontario,

Canada from July 30—August 6. Includes accommodations,

transportation, all meals, fishing guide, shore lunches, bait,

gas & more. Only $1285.03. Reservation and $200 deposit

due ASAP. Call Jeff at (219) 923-0321 for info . Check out

the website at www.northshorelodgeontario.com.

Theology of the Body Uncover the ultimate purpose in life with an introduction to

the theology of the body presented by Christopher West on

Saturday, February 19th from 8:30 a.m. —3:30 p.m. Opening

Mass at 7:30 a.m. at St. John Evangelist, 10701 Olcott in St.

John.$20 per person or $30 per couple. Optional $5 lunch.

Register on-line at www.stjohnparish.org/christopherwest.

High School Come & See Weekend February 18 - 20, 2011

The Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, IN will be hosting a

Come & See event for high school girls. See what it’s like to

be a nun in today’s world. Pray, eat, and recreate. Call Sister

Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-738-9999, or visit our web page

www.thedome.org to register. Parent permission is required.

Card & Bunco Party St. Joseph’s Altar & Rosary is sponsoring a Card & Bunco

Party for men & women on Sunday, January 23rd from 1:00-

4:00 p.m. in Vrabely Hall (lower level). $5/person. Prizes.

Refreshments available.