We pray for our mothers — saintly or flawed, present or absent — this day and ask God to keep them in His loving

care here and in His heavenly kingdom.

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

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

Pastoral Staff Pastor ........................ Reverend Michael J. Yadron, KCHS; Ext. 2312 myadron@stm-church.com Associate Pastor .................. Reverend Declan McNicholas; Ext. 2314 dmcnicholas@stm-church.com Senior Deacon ........................................... Dr. Napoleon Tabion, OFS Senior Deacon .................................................. Daniel Zurawski, KHS Deacons ................................................................. David Kapala, KHS ............................................................................ Joseph Stodola, KHS Director of Finance ...................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 Pastoral Care Coordinator ...... Deacon David Kapala, KHS; Ext. 2315 Director of Music ...................................... Angie Lorandos; Ext. 2338 Director of Religious Education ................... Emily Hackett; Ext. 2232

St. Thomas More Religious Education Kindergarten through 8th Grade

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

Wednesday & Thursday — 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Phone ........................................................... 836-8610 Director ................................................................ Emily Hackett; Ext. 2232 Administrative Assistant ............................... Rosemary Strimbu; Ext. 2236

Grades K through 8 • Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons Formation/Education ............................................................. Allen Blocher Parish Life......................................................................... Elaine Herrmann Peace & Social Justice ................................................................ Mari Casas Spirituality & Worship ....................................................... Kaaren Mashura Stewardship ..........................................................................Paul Liszewski

Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ........................................ Cindy Keilman 923-9862 Boy Scouts ................................................. Sergio Sanchez (773) 412-3109 Career Networking Group…………………… Jim Kaczka (219) 201-0335 ...................................................... or Donna Weidenfeller (219) 688-7597 Circle of Prayer…………………………………..Carolyn Cenko 741-2509 carolynrealtor@sbcglobal.net Cub Scouts ……………Duane Schwemlein -Stmcubpack542@gmail.com Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Gabriel Project………………………………... Marilyn Glennon 801-6586 Garden Club ............................................................ Paul Mazerik 644-8409 Gifts of Love & Warmth……………………..Bernadine Nemeth 513-6544 Girl Scouts ............................................................ Renee Whelan 796-6809 Holy Name Society ........................................ Bill Burke: sbburke3@att.net Knights of Columbus ................................... Ralph Konkoly (219)588-4559 Oblates………………………………………...Denise Gard (219)201-4103 Respect Life ................................................. Leslie Dernulc (219)741-3739 Senior Citizens ................................................. Marion Case (219)743-3543 Ushers Club .................................................... ….Jim Marmalejo 718-8704 Venture Crew……………………………………....Fr. Ben Ross 322-4505

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

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

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

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

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

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

new parishioners may register at any time in the Parish Office.

Stop in during the day, or take advantage of our convenient Saturday office hours.

St. Thomas More Parish Website: www.stm-church.com

Parish Office Staff Hours: Mon-Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm (until further notice) Email address ................................. parish.office@stm-church.com Email address for bulletin ...................... bulletin@stm-church.com Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax .................... 836-9185 Bulletin Editor ................................................... Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Daytime Receptionist ............................................................ Ext. 2300 Evening Receptionist ............................................................ .Ext. 2300 Building Maintenance…………..Mike Popovich 836-8610, Ext. 2313 Custodial Supervisor…………….Karla Baldwin 836-8610, Ext. 2331

Pastoral Ministries Environment & Art ...................................... Helen Jaworski 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers ........................ Deacon Dan Zurawski 742-6005 Hospitality/Greeters .................................... Chris Shearman 923-1419 Lectors ...................................................... William McDunn 922-9459 Nursery .................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 St. Vincent de Paul ................................... Terry Oprinovich 836-8610 Vocations Committee ............................................................ 836-8610

2019-2020 Pastoral Council Members Thomas Alexander ........................ Bernadine Barrett, Co-Chairperson Carolyn Cenko............................................................... Leslie Dernulc Diane DeSoto ............................................... Tim Jevyak, Chairperson Jim Kaspar ................................................................... Christi Kordeck Katie Kordeck ..................................................................... Eric Miller Joe Peters ........................................................................ Daniel Straka

St. Thomas More School

Pre-School through 8th Grade Office Hours: Monday– Friday • 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Website .............................................................www.stm-school.com School Phone .......... 836-9151 School Fax ......................... 836-0982 President ....................................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 2330 Principal ........................................... Dr. Samantha Francis; Ext. 2258 School Administrative Assistant………..Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 2200 School Reception & Office Associate……Nereida Harretos; Ext. 2201 School Parent Association…………Heather Delgado; (312) 933-9208 School Admissions…………………………….. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 2309 Director of Development………………….…Karen Leluga; Ext. 2307 Business Manager………………………Mike Gutchewsky; Ext. 2339

Weis Center 8635 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321

Phone ..................................................................................... 836-2660

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

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Fifth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2020

Sunday and daily Masses will be live-streamed on Facebook (or connect through the parish website) and

all Mass Intentions will be fulfilled.

You may take a Missalette home with you to follow along with the Mass or merely to use for prayer.

Missalettes and weekly bulletins will be available in the Chapel foyer. You can also find the bulletin online at stm-church.com.

The Chapel will remain open for individual prayer.

SUNDAY, May 10 — Fifth Sunday of Easter 10:00 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased Alys Helfen by Bill and Sue Burke & Jeannine Slivka and Family Living and Deceased Mothers of St. Thomas More Parish Dolores Gill by Bruna Qualizza MONDAY, May 11 8:30 am Jacqueline Makowski by Jim & Mona Callahan Helen Maginot by Jim & Arlene Kender TUESDAY, May 12 8:30 am Deanna M. Shimala by Altar & Rosary Society Helen Yadron by Family WEDNESDAY, May 13 8:30 am Anita Mullany by Family Donald Bunting by Family THURSDAY, May 14 — St . Matthias 9:00 am Louis Biedron by Wife Theresa & Family Joseph & Margaret Kapala by Family FRIDAY, May 15 8:30 am All Souls Day Intentions John Klobuchar by Kurt Popovich SATURDAY, May 16 8:30 am Beatrice Francisco (Ann.) by Aquino Family Lillian & Tadeusz Jaworski by Family SUNDAY, May 17 — Sixth Sunday of Easter 10:00 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased Martin J. Pieters by wife, Diane Anne Baranowski (Ann.) by Ed & Carolyn Smiley Cotaminda L. Serrano (Ann.) by Serrano Family

Sacrificial Offerings Please continue to contribute to our weekly offering.

Mail Contributions: St. Thomas More • 8501 Calumet Avenue • Munster, IN 46321

Donate Online: Contribute securely online via PayPal, debit or credit card on

our parish website by selecting the “Donate Now” button in the “Virtual Offering Plate” section.

Automated Contributions: Instructions can be found on the parish website, or find

info/instructions on Page 6.

Thank you for sharing your treasure with our parish!

REFLECTION Stewardship

“The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” 1 PETER 2:7

Every person has been given gifts from the Holy Spirit. These are called “charisms” and they are used to build God’s kingdom of earth. While many people are able to recognize their natural talents and abilities, they may be unsure of their charisms. If

you know someone who is struggling for a direction in life, give them a little encouragement. Help them discern their charisms

and how God is calling them to use them. Remember - no gift is too small or insignificant in God’s salvation plan.

May 3, 2020 Adult $ 15,187.00 Loose $ 2,713.00 Automated $ 3,215.00 Children $ 2.00

TOTAL $ 21,117.00

Praying For Our Parishioners

May We Pray For You? Our parish synod group, Faith Reignited,

and the Circle of Prayer ministry are teamed up to offer prayers for our parishioners.

Our ministry members will, for the time-being, be praying at home and would love to

pray for your needs, too! Send your prayer requests in to STMPrayerTeam@gmail.com.

Pastoral Care Ministry The Pastoral Care Ministry has suspended its program until

further notice, due to the current health crisis. Please know everyone is in our prayers until we can resume.

Parish Office/Chapel Hours To best meet the needs of our parishioners, the Parish Office

will continue to be open for parish business, as well as the Chapel for individual prayer.

Please note these new hours, effective immediately:

Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Fifth Sunday of Easter When earthly lives end, especially when the person is younger, we tend to focus upon and consider what was lost. We think of lost opportunities — things they won’t be able to see, babies

they won’t be able to cradle, and adventures that now must go undiscovered. Our minds create this chasm between earth and

heaven that sees the losses of this life as permanent ones, never possible to achieve again. This perception causes many

folks to remain stuck in their grief as they ponder all of the missed opportunities and regrets.

This is not resurrection thinking. All of the love that we can give and receive, the joy and elation that can be experienced, the adventures that can be undertaken, and the possibilities to be discovered are all part of a continuous journey. They are

not ends in and of themselves but are all part of the unfolding of a relationship we have with God, who not only makes all of

these wonderful things possible now but sustains them and fulfills them into eternity. The perception

and experience of loss is really an illusion, because in God’s eternal kingdom and in God’s time, nothing is ever lost. Even the most intimate and tender of moments we can conceive of sharing with another human being are only part of a journey

toward perfect intimate and tender moments to be shared with God in our resurrected life. We become like God and see God as He is in eternity. What greater joy, love, and hope can ever

be discovered as we walk down our often dimly lit paths in this world.

This is an awesome wonder and magnificent news to behold. Call to mind someone you have lost in death. How do you see

them now? How do you see yourself in heaven? Remind yourself, again, that God is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Our happiness is not going to be fully realized in this world,

and there is nothing we can find here that cannot be found one hundred fold in eternity. It’s all about relationship, and not

solely about the relationships we have with each other, ourselves, and the world in which we live. It’s about our relationship with God. If we realize how special that one relationship really is, then there is only one particular of

heaven and life eternal that really matters: namely, that we fall into love eternal and discover truth. For when we finally close our eyes in death, then all will be well as long as we are with

God. There are no losses, only gains. ©LPi

Readings for Week of May 10 Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/1 Pt 2:4-9/ Jn 14:1-12 Monday: Acts 14:5-18/ Ps 115:1-2, 3- 4, 15-16 [1ab]/ Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/ Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21 [cf. 12]/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [cf. 1]/Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12 [10a]/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5 [2a]/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 [1]/1 Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-21

All activities at St. Thomas More Church & School are cancelled and St. Thomas More School

is closed until further notice.

Sunday & Daily Masses are live-streamed, as per the schedule below.

Mass Schedule: Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.

Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Friday-Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Watch Masses through Facebook or via our parish website: www.stm-church.com or on YouTube.

We deeply care about the health and well-being of our parishioners and all who attend functions at our parish and school.

Our first priority is to keep everyone safe. We are adhering strictly to the advice of health professionals on

both the national and local levels and our Diocese, for directives in this ever-changing situation.

We appreciate your understanding and compliance.

Maria Novak Steven Nowaczyk

Clare O’Brien Donna O’Connor

Danny Ogren James Pancheri Marty Pavlovic Judith Peterson Johanna Petruch

Andrew Pieczyrak Elizabeth Pilones Sylvester Porras Dennis Powell Ronald Prus Rae Puntillo

Timothy Ribble Jackie Roach Ann Sardella George Sauer Marie Schultz

Marianne Schwartz William Schwartz

Zachery Scriff James Secviar

Jim Seul Renee Shehan Nick Skinner Laurie Slazyk

Carolyn Smiley Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Florence Stevens

Carol Storey Rose Theis

Russ Thomas Gerardo Trevino David Trotman Kathie Trudgian Anthony Ubuane

Tony Vanden Heuvel Raymond Vanderbok

James Wachel Kathy Wachel

Marilyn (Vrabel) Warda Mark Wein

Ruth Williams Annette Wisniewski

Dick Wright Josephine Zagrocki

Cecilia Ziegler Cody Ziemkowski

Arthur Halpin Rosemarie Havran

Amy Hayes Dick Hemingway

Marie Henke Bertha Birdy Hernandez

Irma Hernandez Marisol Hernandez

Robert Hesek Becky Hill

Charlotte Hunt Shirley Huskey Betty Ingbretson Joseph S. Iwan

Steve Izzo Elizabeth Jacob Barbara Jamrose Stanley Jayjack Robert Kalka

Kelly Jean Mark Kenney Irene Kerps

James Klein, Sr. Janet Knight

Susan Kolodziej Richard Komyatte

Gregory P. Koscielski Edward Kritzer Crystal Kurek

Annika LeMonier Chris LeMonier

Debbie LeMonier Nicklas LeMonier

Mike Lewis Kris Lisikiewicz Jo Lisiniewicz

Edward Liskiewicz Stanley Liskiewicz

Maria Lovell Brady Martin Paul Martin

Larkin McKenzie Jenny Mendoza

Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Erin Meyer

Ann Miskovich Andrew Moll

Genevieve Mrvan Donna Nichols

Jim Nolan

c ray for the sick of our parish... Joshua Alvarez

Margaret Amatulli Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio

Antonio Belmonte Mary Berry

Michael Berry Michael Billedo

Michael Blazevich Laverne Blumka

Diane Bochnowski Cheryl Bostrom

Linda Braun Stephany Burney Kathleen Burns

Paul Burns Dorothy Campbell James Campbell

Al Carollo Peter Castro

Janet Cattanach Jacqueline Morrow

Christian Willie Colby

Charlotte Conn Vincent Corsello

Mike Curtain Valerie Czapkowicz

Doris Dabrowski Sarah Dalton

Eleuterio Del Real Alex Eiland

Sherlon Evans James Fletcher

Heriberto Flores Maria Flores John Forde

Bonnie Gabrione Phyllis Garber

Andrea Garritano Margaret Geary Emily Gibson

Dorothy Gillespie Margaret Good

Monica Gonzalez Howard Gralewski

Margaret Gray Susan Graff

Christine Greenberg James Grunewald

Mary Ellen Gullicks

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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:

May 11: Rev. Louis B. Wozniak (1997) May 12: Deacon Richard Duszynski (1995) May 14: Msgr. Julian F. Doktor (1965) May 15: Msgr. Clement M. Mlinarovich (1971)

MOTHERS

“Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” ~ Unknown

Mothers. Some people speak about mothers as precious individuals that give life and love. Others speak about mothers as pestering, nosey individuals. Still others speak about mothers as necessary evils. I have always felt sorry for those whose relationships with their mothers are not good because motherhood is so very important in our lives.

Mothers are people who love their children unconditionally. I can still remember “the look” that my mother gave us four boys from time to time in our lives when she would hear about particular things said or done. That look was one that reflected incredulity, shock, or anger. Yet, shortly after that look, we could also see her face changing as she gave us the follow-up look that said that she was going to do all that she could for us and that she loved us even if we messed up.

The look that I never wanted to see on her face was the look of disappointment or hurt over something said or done. There is a particular pain/shame that goes into the realization that we have hurt or disappointed our mothers, isn’t there?

Today, we remember our mothers. (Don’t worry dads. You will get your turn next month.) We thank God for the many ways that they loved, taught, and sustained us throughout the years. We thank God for the ways they may have inspired us and for their unconditional support and love.

As I acknowledge every year, I am aware that not all people feel the same towards their mothers. Not all have had the same positive experiences with their mothers. Not all have the love or support that they need. This is the day to pray for our mothers that might not have done all that they could do for their children. With all the books written, motherhood is still, very much, a “make it up as you go” endeavor.

Still others grieve the loss of their mothers. Some might have lost their mothers at an early age. Some, later in life. The pain of that loss is felt more keenly on days when everyone else is celebrating their mothers. We pray for all mothers who have passed away and whose spouses and children still grieve their loss.

Motherhood might be a mixed bag but, let’s face it, without mothers, none of us would be around. We pray for our mothers — saintly or flawed, present or absent — this day and ask God to keep them in His loving care here and in His heavenly kingdom.

FAITH ACTION: Pray that all mothers and mothers-to-be experience God’s love for them today.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Two children ordered their mother to stay in bed one Mother’s Day morning. As she lay there looking forward to breakfast in bed, the smell of bacon floated up from the kitchen. After a long wait she finally went downstairs to investigate. She found her two children sitting at the table eating bacon and eggs. When they saw her, they exclaimed, “As a surprise to you for Mother’s Day, we decided to cook our own breakfast.”

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE APPRECIATED For those who can continue to provide for our parish needs, there are three ways to contribute: Contribute securely online via PayPal, debit or credit

card by selecting the Donate Now button on our parish website (www.stm-church.com).

Begin an automated online payment by completing an Automated Donation form at the Parish Office.

Mail (or drop off) your weekly envelope contributions to: St. Thomas More, 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321

Thank you for being a part of the St. Thomas More Parish Community and for your continued support. We look forward to a day when we can gather together again to share in the Eucharist.

DAILY BROADCAST OF MASS The Mass will be live-streamed on Facebook Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. (Thursday 9:00 a.m.) as well as Sunday at 10:00 a.m. The Masses will then be posted to YouTube, Instagram, and other social media sites. The Mass and other services are also available directly on our parish website: www.stm-church.com

“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.” ~ Jessica Lange

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Religious Education

Religious Education Classes have been suspended.

Confirmation & First Holy Communion Confirmation will be rescheduled for a later date.

First Holy Communion will likely be postponed, as well. You will be notified when these Sacraments are rescheduled.

Stewardship Thoughts

How to Be Holy by Peter Kreeft

The following is an excerpt from his book, "How to Be Holy."

"Only in the present can you act. Only in the present can you choose to open the prison gates of

past and future. Only in the present can you change the future and even the

meaning of your past, as the good thief did. Only in the present can you meet God. Only in the present can you be holy."

If you are not a part of a Ministry at St. Thomas More Church,

please consider joining and sharing with others.

Automated Contributions You Can Mail, Make Online or Automated Payments

During this current health crisis, we know that we all miss participating in Masses. Please know that we are praying for you

and your family to remain safe and healthy and we’re doing everything in our power to foster a healthy parish community.

While we continue to keep you apprised of changing situations, our staff continues to work. From teaching our school students via

our e-Learning program to continuing office work, paying bills and keeping up with correspondence, and, yes, preparing homilies and keeping our spiritual life on track, we have much of our staff still working “behind the scenes”. In addition, our phenomenal custodial staff has been busy disinfecting the church and school.

Because we are still maintaining and paying staff, keeping up with building security, and maintaining & heating our facilities, our

expenses remain constant.

If you have the means to make your continued offering contributions to St. Thomas More, you may do so by

mailing or dropping off your contribution at the Parish Office, donating online via our parish website or utilize our

Automated Contribution program (below).

Mail or Drop-Off Your Contribution: Drop-off at the Parish Office (remains open with limited hours) or

mail your contribution: 8501 Calumet Munster, IN 46321.

Make a Payment Online: Donate online through the St. Thomas More Church website by

using PayPal/debit/credit card: http://www.stm-church.com/ Please find the “Donate” button in the “Virtual Offering” section.

Set-Up Automated Payment: Complete only if interested in this service or if you already use

auto pay and need to change your banking information.

To have your Sunday contributions withdrawn directly from your financial institution, please complete the form below.

Withdrawals will be made on either the 5th or the 20th of each month (please check the appropriate box below).

At this time, only your Sunday contribution will be withdrawn automatically. You will continue to receive your offering

envelopes in the mail to contribute to special collections such as CSA, Monthly Green Envelopes & Holy Days, which

will not be withdrawn automatically.

AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT I hereby authorize St. Thomas More Church to initiate debit entries

to my/our checking account indicated on my attached voided check. I/we authorize such banking institution to honor such debit entries on my/our account. I/we understand this authorization is to remain in full force and effect until St. Thomas More has received

written notification from me/us. I agree to give 14 days written notice of any changes to, or discontinuation of, this program.

I/We hereby authorize St. Thomas More to debit my/our account in the amount of $___________/month from

my/our checking account (attach a voided check) on the (select one): ____ 5th of each month or ____ 20th of each month.

Name___________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________

Cell # (_____)_______________ Other # (_____) ______________

Email___________________________________________________

Signed__________________________________________________

Signed__________________________________________________

Return this form, along with a voided check to: St. Thomas More Church

Attn: Mike Gutchewsky • 8501 Calumet Ave • Munster, IN 46321 For more information, please contact Noreen Bickel at (219) 836-8610, #2330 or nbickel@stm-church.com

Groceries, PPE & Products STM is Accepting Donations & The Need is Great If you are able to donate any of the following items, please

deposit in the marked receptacles in the Parish Office vestibule. Items will be distributed through SVDP

ministry volunteers and local representatives to those who need it most:

Face Masks • Surgical Gowns Rubber Gloves • Disinfecting Wipes

Groceries • Personal Hygiene Products

(see our SVDP list of needed items on Page 8 of this bulletin).

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St. Thomas More School May 10, 2020

St. Thomas More School Preschool to 8th Grade

Faith • Academics • Service • Leadership e-Learning since 2017!

“A” Rated by the Indiana Department of

Education

Register Now! Start your child on a successful path to the future

with a St. Thomas More School education, where faith, academic strength, service to others and leadership opportunities form the foundation

for tomorrow’s leaders of conscience. 3+ Years of Effective e-Learning

• Exceptional academics • Student-focused, values-driven curriculum

emphasizes artistic, physical & spiritual development • Small Class Sizes (18:1) • Spanish: Grades PreS-8

• Culture of kindness & inclusiveness where all children feel loved, valued and supported

• Robust extra-curricular program: 25+ Clubs, Sports & Organizations

To Apply: https://www.stm-school.com/

To learn more: Please contact Pam Pasyk

(219) 836-9151, #2309 (leave message) or email

ppasyk@stm-school.com

Thank You! Our most sincere thanks to all who contributed to

St. Thomas More School during the Giving Day Now event on Tuesday, May 5.

Thanks to the help from generous supporters, STMS continues to offer students unparalleled

academics, grounded in faith and service, even in these challenging times. It’s not too late! If you

would still like to donate, please visit our website: www.stm-school.com/support-stms.

God Bless the amazing mothers of our school & parish.

The Perfect Story for Today! Author/School Parent Shares His New Book We are blessed with a multitude of talented parents at St. Thomas More School, each willing to share their

expertise and gifts with our school community. Perhaps one of the most familiar parents, particularly with

younger students, is Chad Hunter. Mr. Hunter has generously shared his children’s books with STMS students in past years and has now penned a new book, timely geared to our current

situation of virus fighting and safe health practices. He was recently a “guest reader” for students as part of their

eLearning day. What a great treat! Thanks, Chad!

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St. Vincent De Paul Society Please keep all in our community in your prayers. We have many

additional families in need of food and assistance during this health crisis. The need is great & your help is truly appreciated.

Please be as generous as possible.

Please check the expiration dates before donating items (we cannot distribute expired items to those in need).

To learn more about SVDP please call Terry at (219) 836-8610.

Peanut Butter • Jelly Cake Mixes • Cake Frosting

Pancake Mix Syrup

Pasta/Noodles • Pasta Sauce Rice

Boxed Potatoes Meal Helpers

Jell-O

Canned Meat/Fish Pork and Beans Mac & Cheese

Cereal Canned Fruit

Toothbrushes • Tooth Paste Dish Soap • Laundry Detergent

Shampoo Toilet Paper

Items Needed for Our Pantry:

Would You Like to Volunteer? If you would still like to volunteer to help those in need and

badly effected by the Covid-19 health crisis, please contact St. Thomas More parish. Needs are currently being assessed with follow-up to begin soon. If you can volunteer, please email:

COV19volunteer@stm-school.com You will be contacted as soon as we have information to share.

Bulletin Articles The bulletin is available online via our parish website.

Limited copies can be found in the Chapel lobby. Please submit all info at least two (2) weeks in advance to:

bulletin@stm-schurch.com.

Diocesan Tuition Assistance Financial Help for the 2020/2021 School Year The application window for the 2020-2021 Diocese of Gary

tuition assistance is open. FACTS Management will continue to provide and process the online tuition assistance applications that can be found at the

Diocesan website: www.dcgary.org. Find the application by clicking on the “Schools” tab and then

clicking on the blue rectangle labeled “Tuition Assistance Application”. Tuition assistance is only open to Catholic

families who are active registered members of parishes within the Diocese of Gary.

You may complete an application if you have: Children entering grades kindergarten to Grade 12 . Preschool/Pre-K students are not eligible for this assistance.

There is a $35 fee/family to apply and only completed applications will be considered.

If you need help with the application, FACTS will have an email address, phone number and chat line on the application website for customer service. The Diocesan Office will not be able to help you. Get your tuition assistance application in as soon as

possible, before funding runs out!

MINISTRY spotlight St. Thomas More is blessed with an abundance of people

willing to share their time and talent with those in our parish and community. With over 50 active parish ministries to choose from, there is something to fit the interests and time availability

of every parishioner. While most activities are halted for the time being , we encourage you to get involved when restrictions are lifted. You may be surprised to learn that you receive much

more that you give by serving others.

Gifts of Love & Warmth Hundreds and hundreds of beautiful handmade items, such as

lap robes, blankets,

baby bibs, hats &

blankets and hats

and mittens for the needy

have been distributed

throughout our area, thanks to the many talents of the Gifts of Love & Warmth ministry, who work hard at their gorgeous craft so that others are kept warm. They are, no doubt, still working

at home as we shelter in place. Our thanks to these talented parishioners for sharing their talents with those in need!