THE FESTIVAL’S COMING . . . THE FESTIVAL’S COMING . . . And so is MEGA PASS once again! Ride ALL the rides for ALL 5 days

of the annual festival for one low price

Presale Pricing:

Only $50 when purchased before June 17th

[June 18-20 Price is $60]

June 20-24, 2007

A Mega Pass order form and a Volunteer form

may be found in today’s bulletin

Rides Operated By: Blomsness Allstar Amusements

2006 Festival File Photos courtesy of Don Kopenec

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MEGA PASS ORDER FORM VISA, MASTER CARD, CHECKS & CASH ACCEPTED (Please do NOT mail cash) YOUR NAME NAME ON PASS 1:

ADDRESS NAME ON PASS 2:

CITY/STATE ZIP NAME ON PASS 3:

PHONE # NAME ON PASS 4: (Important in case there is any problem with payment) # OF ADDITIONAL PASSES CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: NAME ON CARD TOTAL # PASSES @ $50 EACH =

BILLING ADDRESS Make checks payable to: St. Thomas More Festival

CITY/STATE ZIP Mail to: 8501 Calumet Avenue / Munster, IN 46321

CARD NUMBER OR, drop off form and payment at the Parish Office

EXPIRATION Passes can be picked up at the St. Thomas More Festival

YOUR SIGNATURE Purchasing adult AND rider must be present with photo ID

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ST. THOMAS MORE FUN DAYS 2007 Festival Volunteer Sign-Up

HELP! We can’t do it without you! Here is your chance to meet other members of our parish community, to contribute to the festival, and to have fun all at the same time. Your help is needed for the success of our annual festival. Let us know that you are willing and when you are available.

COMMITTEES Bingo* Clean-up, Grounds Pull/Peel Tabs Cash Raffle Clean-up, Tent/Tables Ride/Ticket Booth Casino/Wheel Construction Set-up/Take Down Children’s Games* Electrical Wherever I am needed!

(*Bingo and Children’s Games have an adjusted time schedule.)

TIME SCHEDULE Wednesday 6/20/07 5:45 - 8:30 8:15 - 11:00 Thursday 6/21/07 5:45 - 8:30 8:15 - 11:00 Friday 6/22/07 5:45 - 9:00 8:45 - 12:00 Saturday 6/23/07 1:45 - 6:00 5:45 - 9:00 8:45 - 12:00 Sunday 6/24/07 1:45 - 4:30 4:15 - 7:30 7:15 - 10:00

EVERY VOLUNTEER WILL BE CALLED BY THE CHAIRMAN TO CONFIRM SHIFT TIME.

Gambling will take place Thursday through Sunday only.

Name E-Mail Phone Number Best time to call

Volunteer cash raffle each night.

Please place completed form in the collection basket or return to the parish office. If you have any questions, please call Carol or Don Kopenec at 922-6091.

Thank you, ahead of time, for your willingness to make our annual festival a success!

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Mission Statement : With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and through Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the Saint Thomas More Parish Family welcomes all to join us on our journey in faith and celebration as we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, especially in loving service to those in need. As part of the Universal Church, we witness to 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 Michael J. Hoffman; Ext. 314

mhoffman@stm-church.com Deacons ................................................................... Mr. Joseph Stodola ..............................................................................Dr. Napoleon Tabion Director of Development ................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care .................................Deacon Napoleon Tabion; Ext. 315 Dir. Religious Formation ... Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332

Parish Office Staff Office Hours:M-F 8:00 ~ 8:00 / Sat. 8:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. 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. Candy Ally; Ext. 311 E-mail address for bulletin is: bulletin@stm-church.com Bookkeeper .........................................Mrs. Barbara Gondeck Ext. 307 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 ...................................Mr. Jerry Reach 322-5754 Hospitality Ministry .........................................Jim D’Orazio 838-9343 Lectors ...............................................................Jo Ann Long 836-5678 Music Ministry .................... Miss Angie Lorandos 836-8610, Ext. 338 Nursery ................................................... Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 St. Vincent dePaul ........................... Mrs. Sharon Marmalejo 836-8610 SVDP Youth Conference .........................Clare McCullough 838-4104 Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-7262

Pastoral Council Margot Blocher ................................................................ David Kapala Cathy Delgado ..............................................................Nancy Klawitter Wendy Depa ...................................Kaaren A. Mashura, Council Chair Jim D’Orazio .....................................................................Paul Propson Patrick Feeney ................................................................ Virgil Ramirez Lynn Tabion

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. 322 Dir. of Religious Formation ....Sr. Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332 School Administrative Assistant .......Mrs. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate ..Mrs. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 329 Dir. of Student Special Services .................Mrs. Tina Boyle; Ext. 323 Home & School Association. ................ Mrs. Chris O’Brien 934-9284 Parish & School Offices Associate ......... Mrs. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339

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

Sacramental Information Confessions Saturdays ................................................................ 3:30-5:00 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.

St. Thomas More Religious Formation Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade Office Hours:M-F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Formation Phone ............................................................................. 836-8610 Director .......................................Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332 Administrative Assistant ..................................Mrs. Audrey Frigo; Ext. 336 Grades K through 8 ~ Wed. & Thurs. 4:30 ~ 6:00 p.m.

Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education ...................Sister Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext 332 Parish Life ........................................................................Mrs. Marilyn Pajor Peace & Social Justice .................................................. Mrs. Barbara Shaver Spirituality & Worship ....................................................Mrs. Joyce Stodola Stewardship ...............................................................................Diane Houser

Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society .......................................Kaaren Mashura 836-5079 Elizabeth Ministry ............................................Kathy Dominguez 924-9212 Holy Name Society .......................................................Joe Adams 865-3566 Senior Citizens ..........................................................Mary Wilson 838-9481 Respect Life ..............................................................Alice Wohler 836-5337 Knights of Columbus ............................................... Dave Blocher 836-2168 Blue Army ....................................................Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Finance .................................................................. Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Planned Giving .......................................................................Ken Krupinski Building Maintenance ..................................................... Bob Ray 924-6472 Boy Scouts ............................................................Patrick Gorman 923-5156 Cub Scouts ..................................................................Curt Anglin 844-2178 Girl Scouts ...............................................................Cheryl Meyer 922-9237 Catering/Hall Rental ..........................................Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539 Mom’s Group ...............................................................Dawn Hein 923-6352 Ushers Club ...........................................................Jim Marmalejo 836-8607 Youth Group ............................................................ Pam Ratajack 923-2031

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.

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

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Saturday, May 26 8:30 am T. Wieser, M. Yaeger 5:30 pm C. Speranza, C. Yothment, W. Kasprzycki, T. Klawitter, A. Martin Sunday, May 27 6:30 am B. Hanusin, E. Jachna, D. Kretz 8:00 am C. Slivka, C. Wadlow, S. Whelan, B. Wysocki, A. Zaleski 10:00 am D. & D. Straka, E. Anderson, A.J. Argamasilla, M. Beary 12:00 noon Ke., Ky. & M. O’Brien

SUNDAY, May 20 ~ Solemnity of the Ascension 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Anna Kvasnica (Ann.) by Mr. & Mrs. William Kvasnica 10:00 am Deceased Members of Schelfo Family by Terranova Family 12:00 noon Vladimir Lissy by Lissy Family MONDAY, May 21 ~ St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions 6:30 am Paul Martin by C.J. Miller Family 8:30 am In Thanksgiving for 58 Years of Marriage of Del & Bernadine Henson TUESDAY, May 22 ~ St. Rita of Cascia 6:30 am John Balka by Wife & Children 8:30 am Alma Novotny by Evelyn Kwasny (NO MASS AT MED-INN THIS WEEK) WEDNESDAY, May 23 6:30 am In Thanksgiving for 58 Years of Marriage of Al and Carol Carollo 8:30 am Michael Dennis Ramirez by Mr. & Mrs. O.E. Ramirez THURSDAY, May 24 6:30 am Olive Thirlwell by Horace & Julia Lyle 8:30 am Clara Wohadlo (Ann.) by Del & Bernie Henson FRIDAY, May 25 ~ St. Bede the Venerable, Pope Gregory VII, St. Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi 6:30 am Intention of Crystal M. Kurek by Steve & Lil Pustek 8:30 am Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Bishop Carl F. Mengeling SATURDAY, May 26 ~ St. Philip Neri 8:30 am Helen Kornet by Vivian White 5:30 pm Marian Murphy (Ann.) by Husband Peter & Family

SUNDAY, May 27 ~ Feast of Pentecost 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Michael Petrick Sr. (Ann.) by Daughter Helen 10:00 am In Thanksgiving for 50 Years of Marriage of Ted and Marianne Jurick 12:00 noon Donald Struble (Ann.) by Daughter Shirley

CELEBRANTS Saturday, May 26 5:30 pm Father Michael Hoffman Sunday, May 27 6:30 am Father Michael Hoffman 8:00 am Father Michael Hoffman 10:00 am Father Mike Yadron 12:00 noon Father Mike Yadron

The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord May 20, 2007

Richard Dudzik

II Dawn Broelmann and Kevin Kickert

ALL BULLETIN ARTICLES FOR THE JUNE 3rd BULLETIN ARE DUE BY

11:00 AM ON MAY 25th! THANK YOU!!

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Readings for the Week of May 20, 2007 Sunday: Ascension of the Lord: Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 Monday: Acts 19:1-8/Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Mass in the morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Jn 21:20-25 Next Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

SUNDAY, May 20 2:00 pm Queen of Peace Cenacle ~ Chapel 6:30 pm STM Youth Group ~ Cornerstone 7:00 pm Blue Army May Crowning ~ Church MONDAY, May 21 5:00 pm Spirituality/Worship ~ Conference Room 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Fr. Mike Adult Catechism ~ Solar Room 7:00 pm Holy Name ~ Cafeteria 7:00 pm Religious Formation ~ Conference Room TUESDAY, May 22 9:30 am - 6:30 pm ~ Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel 7:00 pm Discernment ~ Solar Room 7:00 pm Video Bible ~ Conference Room WEDNESDAY, May 23 9:30 am Bible Study ~ Conference Room 6:30 pm SVDP ~ Conference Room THURSDAY, May 24 FRIDAY, May 25 7:00 pm 8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass SATURDAY, May 26 10:00 am 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony ~ Gym SUNDAY, May 27 Coffee & Rolls after 8:00 & 10:00 am Masses hosted by Respect Life 9:00 am New Parishioner Orientation ~ Solar Room 1:00 pm SVDP Youth Conference ~ Teachers’ Lounge

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

Amy Hayes Eleanore Heggi Marie Henke Evelyn Hennes Lori Hennessy Theresa Hester Ray Humpfer Steve Izzo Elizabeth Jacob Jo Jusko Joseph Justynski Debbie Kaczka Robert Kalka Carol Keilman Rev. Matthew Kish Josephine Knesek Janet Knight Ken Kors Helen Krull Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Lois Kus Irene Kwiecien Stefan Kwiecien Maria Lovell Horace Lyle Julia Lyle Gregory Mahoney Kathryn McBride Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Olga Mihalo Clarence Miller Gerald Moran Robert Mudroncik Jean Narvid Steven Nowaczyk Valerie O’Donnell Audrey Ostroff

Marciala Perez Gertrude Peters Johanna Petruch Elizabeth Pilones Julia Radde Irene Rompola Ted Rutkowski Bernice Rybicki Ann Sardella Mary Sarnowski George Sauer Jean Schultz Marie Schultz Zachery Scriff James Secviar Grace Sheridan Ed Sidor Wallace Skierge Joseph M. Smelko Carolyn Smiley Greta Standish Deborah Stareck Jean Strych Carolyn Sutley Georgianne Suto Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Madeleine Vranken Adele Wall Sally Walters Margaret Wegrzyn Annette Wilson Tammy Wollersheim Lucille Wonnell Bill Wyherek Cecilia Ziegler

Santa Agnello Coleen Alexander Deborah Ancich Rudolph Asanovich Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio Irene Baker Maxine Bellamy Antonio Belmonte Tom Bernacki Michael Boston Stephany Burney Dorothy Campbell James Campbell Al Carollo Carol Carollo Kathleen Cecil Jacqueline Morrow Christian Frank Coman Kristy Compton Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain Garrett De Vries Clarena Della Rocco David Drewniak Margaret Dubczak John Fetzko Sr. Beatrice Flahaven Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Andrea Garritano Joseph Gasiorek James Gaskey Dorothy Gillespie James Grunewald Rich Haak Virginia Hale

Ascension of the Lord Radio legend Paul Harvey coined the phrase "And now you know the rest of the story." It has always been a great source of debate as to the reasons why the writers of the Gospels described some events in great detail, yet left others with the barest of details. In doing so, we sometimes are forced to use our imagination, wondering what exactly took place at a certain time or place. Luke's description of the Ascension is one such event. In today's Gospel reading, Jesus' final prayer with his disciples is recounted with great detail; he leaves them with God's promise that they will soon receive the Holy Spirit. Luke's writing continues, however, with the matter-of-fact statement that at Bethany, Jesus raised his hands, blessed them, and was taken up to heaven. At first, we want more detail; perhaps, such an important and beautiful event should be personalized by each of us. The Ascension is celebrated near the end of the Easter season. When we remembered several weeks ago, the lifting up of Jesus on the cross, we recognized that it signifies and announces his lifting up by his Ascension into heaven (CCC 662). Today, remember this final event in Jesus' earthly life and try to imagine what it might have been like to witness it. Would it have been possible to describe it in words? Or would it have been so powerful that your transformation would enable others to believe?

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The Pastor’s Page

Priests and deacons have served the Diocese of Gary more than fifty years. Others have served in the territory that is now the Diocese of Gary. Please pray for those men who have been called to God and whose anniversaries of death are this week: May 22: Rev. Joseph Herod (1988) May 23: Rev. John N. Chylewski (1965) May 24: Deacon Joseph Rapal (1992) Rev. Albert J. Zimmerman (2002)

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE In a misguided burst of creativity, a man installed a night-light into a conch shell he found on the beach. His wife took an instant dislike to it, and at the next yard sale, it was the first thing she put out. He felt vindicated when a woman kept coming back to check it out and finally bought it. "That'll look great in your home," he said. "Oh," she replied, "It's not for me. My bridge club is having a charity sale, and we were asked to bring the most hideous thing we could find. What I have here has got to be the winner!"

This is a Wonderful book chock full of history about the Diocese of Gary as well as its many parishes and its three bishops. As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of Gary, I would encourage you to purchase your own copy of this book. You might even want to purchase a copy for a family member or friend as it would make a great gift. You may purchase the book at the parish office for $25 per copy. We will also try to make the book available for sale after Masses on the weekends. If you can help in this matter by manning a sales table, kindly let us know.

NEXT SUNDAY: OUR BIRTHDAY! That is absolutely correct. Next Sunday we celebrate the birth of the Church as we remember that great moment of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit showered the gifts of the Spirit upon the apostles and Mary in the upper room. Since that time, the Church has been filled with inspiration to proclaim God’s Holy Word as revealed to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Next Sunday, we will also commission the new members of our Parish Pastoral Council. You have read in the bulletin the past couple of weeks, but kindly allow me to extend the invitation to you here as well: In honor of the Holy Spirit, please wear the liturgical color of the Feast of Pentecost, which is RED.

At the Ascension of the Lord, Jesus basically told us, “My time is finished. The job now belongs to you.” Are we up to the job of being Christians? I hope so!

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Sacrificial Offering for May 13, 2007

Adults $27,671.00 Loose $1,460.00 Children $25.35 TOTAL $29,156.35

Thank you for your generosity!

CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

Can one life really make a difference? Can I, can you? Well someone who was amongst us seems to have. Sr. Dorothy “Dot” Stang seems to have done so. But as Jesus did, Dot so loved, she gave her life to make a change. On Monday there was a small article on page A15 in THE TIMES. It was in the upper right corner or I might have missed it. The header read: RANCHER FACES MURDER CHARGE, Belem, Brazil. Then a picture of D. Stang. A rancher goes to trial today for the killing of an American nun whose death while trying to save the Amazon rain forest now threatens to strip away the impunity of the region’s often-violent elite. Vitalmiro Bastos Moura is one of the two ranchers accused of ordering the 2005 killing of 73-year old Dorothy Stang, a naturalized Brazilian originally from Dayton, Ohio. The gunman, his accomplice and an intermediary have been convicted in Stang’s death, but Moura is the first alleged “mandante” – mastermind – to stand trial. It took the courage, the love, of one 73-year-old child of God to crack the privileged status quo of a ruling elite. We pray that it will bring lasting reform, but at least for the moment it brings hope that change can happen. Will the people learn to love as “Dot” loved, as Christ loved? Dot’s story is very much home town because back in 1951 Dot taught at St. Victor’s grade school and then at St. Alexander’s in Villa Park. She was a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur from Reading, Ohio. In 1966 she went to Brazil and began her missionary work to help poor farmers build independent futures for their families. The history of land reform in South America and other parts of the world is messy. It is one of the seeds of thought behind Liberation Theology. Dot worked for the Pastoral Land Commission, an organization of the Catholic Church that fights for the rights of rural workers and peasants, and defends land reform in Brazil. She was a leader. Dot received the “Woman of the Year” award from the state of Para, Brazil where she worked. She also received the Humanitarian of the Year award from the Brazilian Bar Association for her work helping the local rural workers. The recognition of her work outside of the area also drew more scrutiny to the need for land reform in the area. The poor local framers and peasants farmed land that for hundreds of years laid untouched. They eked out an existence on this land at the same time their small farming techniques protected the land from the large destruction of mass logging and farming by large landowners. These operations not only drove out the small poor farmers but also destroyed the rain forests. Dot was killed because she loved and her love was contagious and growing. She became a threat to the status quo. May you ponder Dot’s love and the love of Jesus. May their love become so contagious that you will also learn to love as they love. For more information you may go on-line: www.sndohio.org or contact Sr. Elizabeth Bowyer, SNDdeN at 513 679-8161 or e-mail: elizabeth.bowyer@sndden.org

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Are you a single Catholic woman between the age of 19-40? Are you wondering if God is calling you to something more in your life? The Adrian Dominican Sisters invite you to join other women like yourself to attend a "COME and SEE" weekend on June 1-3 at Weber Center, in Adrian , Michigan. For more information please contact Sister Carleen Maly, O.P. at 517-266-3537 or vocations@adriandominicans.org.

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Girl Scout Religious Awards On April 1, 2007, St. Thomas More Girl Scouts received their religious awards from Bishop Dale Melczek at Holy Angels Cathedral The following girls from Troop 62 received the Family of God Award: Jillian Ackermann, Maggie Anderson, Anna Bilse, Bridget Caraher, Allison Hajduch, Emily Johnson, Abigail Kapitan, Theresa Kotso, Alexandria Lyons, Jessica Pazik, Julia Torres, Emma Trivunovic, Megan Zabrecky, Valerie Zaczyk. The Troop Leaders are: Margaret Caraher, Joann Hajduch, and Deb Kapitan. The following girls from Troop 142 received the Marian Award: Rebecca Bernardi, Bridget McCollough, Brianna Meyer, and Hannah Wagner. The Marian Consultant and recipient of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal is Cheryl Meyer.

May 20, 2007

Registration for the 2007/2008 school year has begun. For more information or to schedule a personal tour please call 219-836-9151

Kindergarten Students Learn About the St.

Vincent DePaul Society Mrs. Samaan’s half day Kindergarten class collected three bags of groceries for the St. Vincent De Paul pantry. St. Vincent DePaul Society members Sharon and Jim Marmalejo came to speak to the children about the work that they do. “Who does our food go to?” asked one student. “Well,” explained Mrs. Marmalejo, “there are families in our community who need our help to feed their hungry families.” The students were excited to learn how the organization helps others. The young boys and girls quickly realized that they too can make a difference, and feel great at the same time. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Marmalejo for teaching the students that each of us are called to help one another.

All School Easter Celebration

The Second Grade classes were responsible for the All-school celebration of Easter on April 10th. Selected students gave an introduction, read the First Reading, shared the Intercessions, and were gift bearers. The children learned the importance of this most Holy of Days. They reminded all to keep the light of faith burning and to walk as children of the light.

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Are you a Catholic Youth, at least 13 years old?

YOU CAN BE A VINCENTIAN TOO!

SERVICE ACTIVITY DATE AND LOCATION Planning Meeting Sun. May. 27, 2007 Help Plan our Service Activities 1PM, Teachers’ Lounge Holy Innocence Sat. May. 26, 2007 Play Day 9:45 – 11:30 am, East Chicago STH Walk-a-Thon Sat. June 2, 2007 Help Raise money for Time TBD Sojourner Truth House IUN, Golf Course

Permission slips available in the Parish Office and are required for any activity outside of Munster. Please drop your child off at the

Buncos as noted on the schedule. For more information, please call President Clare

McCullough or Adult Leader Joy McCullough at 838.4104

Do not forget to sign up for the bus to the Genesis Center in Gary for the 50th Anniversary Mass of the Diocese of Gary on Sunday, June 10th. There are four buses reserved. Space is filled first-come, first-served.

All Junior and Senior High Students are welcome to come to Youth Group. We meet regularly on Sundays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Cornerstone Building, 8635 Calumet Ave.

Our last meeting will be May 20th at the Cornerstone Center from 6:30 - 8 p.m. We will be having a pizza party. Come and have some fun! Mark Your Calendars: CYX: Catholic Youth Experience, Diocesan Retreat. July 2007.

If any of your family or your friends are sick and cannot come to Mass, please call our Pastoral Care Office at 836-8610 ext. 315 and we will be glad to bring them communion.

Religious Formation

Almighty God, bring oneness to all people, through your Son, Jesus,

so that all will know your glory and love as revealed to the world through your Son.

In oneness, the world will live in peace. Registration-2007/08: Please return the 2007-08 registration form with a deposit of $25, which will be applied to your family’s tuition, as soon as possible. Checks should be made payable to St. Thomas More. There will be a $10 late fee charged for registrations received after July 1. Registration forms are also available on www.stm-church.com. Mark Your Calendar: August 29/30 is the first class for 2007-2008.

21st ANNUAL GARY DIOCESAN MAY CROWNING, Sunday, May 20th, 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church. Guest Speaker: Rev. Bernard Luedtke. We invite all First Communicants to participate. Please come in your communion outfits at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Gary Diocese - Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima. For info call 836-8779.

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If You Need Help in a Pregnancy

Local Pregnancy Centers: Birth Choice: 2450 - 169th St., Hammond ~ 554-1774 ~ 1-800-848-5683 The Answer: 705 Colonial Dr., Hobart ~ 219-947-2272 Catholic Family Services: 6919 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond ~ 844-4883 Women's Center of N. W. Indiana: 2942 Highland Ave., Highland ~ 838-4556 Women Center of N.W. Indiana: 64 W. 80th Pl., Merrillville ~ 769-4321

THE GARDEN CLUB

Who Says We Need Help?! Kidding aside, this is the busiest time of the year for our group and we could really use new members. To keep the parish grounds in the shape we can all be proud of takes the combined effort of many volunteers. We normally meet for 4 hours on Wednesday and Friday mornings. For a healthful, enjoyable experience come and join us! Any questions? Call Al at 836-8268 or George at 836-5313. Thank you!

Vacation Bible School

Registration June 2nd and 3rd

before and after all Masses

Register for a week of an out-of-this-world adventure before and after all Masses on June 2nd and 3rd. Registration Forms are also available in the Parish Office.

Vacation Bible School is Monday, July 16th – Friday, July 20th from 8:30 am - Noon If you have questions about Vacation Bible School please contact one of the VBS Coordinators: Amy Lee 934-0839, Deanna McDunn 922-9459, Amy Wiess 922-0887, Joann Hajduch 836-8513

Retired Flags Needed! Our Boy Scout Troop 542 is planning to hold a flag retirement ceremony on June 14th this year which is Flag Day.

If you have old flags you would like to have retired properly and with dignity, please drop them off at the St. Vincent DePaul box located at the parish office. Thanks from the Boy Scouts of America Troop 542!

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Congratulations to our $100.00 Festival Cash Raffle Winner

William & Audrey Slusarczyk

Early Bird Drawing every Monday until June 18th Get your tickets in early

Holy Name News

Our next meeting will take place on Monday, May 21st in the Cafeteria. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm. Come early at 7:00 pm for the praying of the rosary. We will conclude the meeting with a short video by Father John Corapi followed by Pizza and refreshments. Remember the $100 cash raffle! All new members are encouraged to attend! Our final meeting will include election of officers, don’t miss it!

“CATCH THE SPIRIT”

Pentecost is the great feast of the Holy Spirit; to celebrate this day we fill the church with the color red.

To “Catch The Spirit” - Environment and Art asks that everyone wear RED to Masses on May 26th and 27th - and bring a red or white geranium to be placed at either end of the Sanctuary. Pentecost Sunday is the day of selection for the Pastoral Council at the 10:00 am Mass. Let us FILL the Sanctuary with geraniums to celebrate Pentecost and the selection of our new Council members. The geraniums will be planted around the church grounds so that we can enjoy a visual reminder of the “Spirit” all summer.

Share Foundation With the Handicapped is looking for individuals to work at a summer camp for developmentally disabled adults. Teachers, nurses, homemakers, college students, retirees, or anyone over 18 who would like to share their time and talents with our special campers are needed. Camp runs for 6 consecutive weeks beginning June 10. Come for one week or all six! You will have a very rewarding experience as well as a lot of fun. Call Sandy Furman at the Share Foundation at 219-778-2585 or email:sfurman@sharefoundation.org.

HELP NEEDED

Munster Med-Inn Rosary 2:30 on Thursdays

Please call Paul Burns at 865-1990