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SAINT THOMAS MORE Roman Catholic Church

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2005

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.

Diocesan Eucharistic Day

Pope John Paul II, promulgated his apostolic letter Mane Nobiscum Domine—Stay With Us Lord to mark the beginning of the Year of the Eucharist, which is from October 2004 to October 2005. Bishop Melczek and the members of the Priest Council have designated September 24th as the Diocesan Eucharistic Day in celebration of the Year of the Eucharist. The event will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Angels and will begin at 9:00 am with a Eucharistic Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Melczek. Following the Liturgy will be a keynote address focusing on the Eucharist as Sacrament and Mystery of Light. Fr. Ron Lewinski from St. Mary Parish in Mundelein, IL will be the speaker. In the afternoon Mary Frances Reza will speak on the Eucharist “communion” and Mission. Breakout sessions will follow each talk. Fr. Gilberto Gonzalez, O.F.M. will give the keynote talks in Spanish at the same time as the English keynote talks. Mark your calendars now to attend this special celebration! Time will be provided for Eucharistic Adoration. Lunch will be available for $5.00.

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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. Pre Baptism Class .....................................2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Parents must call the Parish Office to schedule class and/or Baptism. Marriage ............... Contact a priest at least six months in advance

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

Welcome to St. Thomas More Parish . . .

Pastoral Staff Pastor ........................................................Reverend Michael J. Yadron

myadron@stm-church.com Associate Pastor .................................... Reverend Michael J. Hoffman Deacons ...........................................................Rev. Mr. Leo J. Gajardo ................................................................................. Mr. Joseph Stodola ..............................................................................Dr. Napoleon Tabion Director of Development ................................ Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330 Pastoral Care .................................................Deacon Napoleon Tabion 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 ...........................................Jo Ann Long 836-8610 Eucharistic Ministers ...................................Mr. Jerry Reach 322-5754 Hospitality Ministry .........................................Jim D’Orazio 838-9343 Lectors .................................................Paulette Paquette 708-895-7646 Music Ministry ......................Ms. Angie Lorandos 836-8610, Ext. 338 Nursery ................................................... Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079 Organist ........................................................................Mr. John Clodig St. Vincent dePaul ........................... Mrs. Sharon Marmalejo 836-8610 SVDP Youth Conference ............................ Lisa Krismanick 836-8610 Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-7262

Pastoral Council Joanne Blaesing ............................................................... David Kapala Allen Blocher ...............................................................Nancy Klawitter Wendy Depa ............................................................Kaaren A. Mashura Jim D’Orazio ................................................................ Marilyn J. Pajor Patrick Feeney ................................................................... Lynn Tabion Jorge Fernandez ....................................................................Jane Teller

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 ................................................ Mrs. Stacey Atwood; Ext. 322 Dir. of Religious Formation ....Sr. Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B.; Ext. 332 School Administrative Assistant ........ Ms. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328 School Reception & Office Associate ...Ms. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 329 Dir. of Student Special Services .................. Ms. Tina Boyle; Ext. 323 Home & School Association. ......................... Suzanne Lusk 972-9639 Parish & School Offices Associate ...........Ms. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339

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 ........................................................................ Ms. Jean Thornton Peace & Social Justice ....................................................Ms. Barbara Shaver Spirituality & Worship ..................................................... Ms. Joyce Stodola Stewardship ..........................................................................Mr. Cal Bellamy

Parish Organizations Altar & Rosary Society ...............................................Ruth Banas 836-5387 Elizabeth Ministry ..................................................Kathy Espiritu 924-9212 Holy Name Society .............................................Kevin Cloghessy 934-0601 Senior Citizens ................................................Eleanore Schveiger 836-2025 Respect Life ..............................................................Alice Wohler 836-5337 Knights of Columbus ...................................................... Hal Lusk 972-9639 Blue Army ....................................................Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779 Finance .................................................................. Barbara Shaver 838-9200 Planned Giving .......................................................................Ken Krupinski Building Maintenance ..................................................... Bob Ray 924-6472 Boy Scouts .................................................................. Paul Taylor 922-1473 Cub Scouts ..................................................................Curt Anglin 844-2178 Girl Scouts .............................................................. Jane Surd 708-418-0910 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

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

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 Parish Munster, Indiana

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Frank Zlamal Gus Caniga

Helen Finkiewicz

Monday, July 18 8:30 am M. Beary, H. Bolanowski Tuesday, July 19 8:30 am H. & M. Boyan Devotions 6:30 pm M. & R. McIntyre, B. Meyer Wednesday, July 20 8:30 am M. Boyd, M. Hajduch Thursday, July 21 8:30 am J. Kusiak, M. Lee Friday, July 22 8:30 am C. Lowry, K. Murad Saturday, July 23 8:30 am B. & P. Heuer 5:30 pm D. Kretz, S. Kucharski, J. Matz, G. Moya, C. Yothment Sunday, July 24 6:30 am A. McDevitt, E. & K. Papesh 8:00 am J. Reuter, E. Rouse, C. Slivka, D. Straka, C. Wadlow 10:00 am B. & E. O’Neill, S. O’Sullivan, J. Page, S. Rescan 12:00 noon Ka. O’Brien, J. & R. Romano

SUNDAY, July 17 ~ Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Adelaide Krugen by Son & Granddaughters 10:00 am Joseph J. Skertich Jr. by Family 12:00 pm Jennie Minelli by Hilda Sessa & Luci Marchese MONDAY, July 18 ~ St. Camillus de Lellis 6:30 am Bruno Eismin by Wife Maria 8:30 am Peter John Gawlikowski by Family TUESDAY, July 19 6:30 am Margaret Bertagnolli by Jim & Arlene Kender 8:30 am Joseph Eismin (Ann.) by Anna Mae Jurek 10:00 am Thomas Martignoni by STM Holy Name Sociey (Mass at Med-Inn Cafeteria, Group 2) WEDNESDAY, July 20 ~ St. Apollinarius 6:30 am Intention of Vic & Lory Bernardino by Dr. & Mrs. Cesar Gomez 8:30 am Jean Maloney by Family THURSDAY, July 21 ~ St. Lawrence of Brindisi 6:30 am Parents of Herb & Pat Fischer 8:30 am Herman Radde by Family FRIDAY, July 22 ~ St. Mary Magdalene 6:30 am In Thanksgiving for 40 Years of Marriage of Dan & Kathleen Lowry 8:30 am Angelo Bertagnolli by Family SATURDAY, July 23 ~ St. Bridget of Sweden 8:30 am Walter Schultze (Ann.) by Daughter Colette 5:30 pm Robert E. Mannion by Wife Helen SUNDAY, July 24 ~ Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For Our Parish Family 8:00 am Anton Stefanich (Ann.) by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Heggi 10:00 am Janian Bednarczyk (Ann.) by Yekel-Barnhill Families 12:00 pm Eugene Marlowe by Mr. & Mrs. Marion Fulte

CELEBRANTS Saturday, July 23 5:30 pm Father Mike Yadron Sunday, July 24 6:30 am Father Mike Yadron 8:00 am Father Mike Yadron 10:00 am Father Michael Hoffman 12:00 noon Father Michael Hoffman

Readings for the Week of July 17, 2005 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/ Rom 8:26-27/ Mt 13:24-43 Monday: Ex 14:5-18/ Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Ex 14:21-15:1/Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15/ Mt 13:1-9 Thursday: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b/ Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Ex 20:1-17/ Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Saturday: Ex 24:3-8/ Mt 13:24-30 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/ Rom 8:28-30/ Mt 13:44-52

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2005

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St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana

III Alexander Lulinski & Amy Fransted II Luann Morgan & Kurt E. Pramuk I Christina Wysocki & Brodrick Burke I Michael Baniak & Anna Andrekanic

Religious Formation

“Come, Holy Spirit, and guide my prayer. You know the mind of God.

You know the deepest desires of his heart. By your grace, open my eyes to these

mysteries. Help me see Jesus more clearly.”

Registration for 2005-2006: Registration forms are available in the Parish Office or the Religious Formation Office. Please return the form, along with a $25 deposit, as soon as possible. Mark your calendars: Aug 24/25 is the first class for 2005-2006. Catechists Needed: We are in need of catechists for Wednesday or Thursday classes. Please think about helping us out. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Sr. Marilyn at 836-8610. Training will be provided.

SUNDAY, July 17 2:00 pm Queen of Peace Cenacle ~ Chapel MONDAY, July 18 7:00 pm Adult Ed ~ Fr. Mike ~ Solar Room 7:00 pm Blue Army ~ Chapel TUESDAY, July 19 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration ~ Chapel 1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel WEDNESDAY, July 20 THURSDAY, July 21 7:00 pm Respect Life ~ Conference Room FRIDAY, July 22 SATURDAY, July 23 SUNDAY, July 24 1:00 pm SVDP Youth Conference ~ Conference Room 2:30 pm St. Anthony Alzheimer’s Support Group ~ Solar Room

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

Virginia Hale Amy Hayes Marie Henke Evelyn Hennes Theresa Hester Ray Humpfer Elizabeth Jacob Marian Johnson Jo Jusko Joseph Justynski Debbie Kaczka Madeline Kent Peter Klobuchar Janet Knight Helen Krull Julia Kukta Jerome Kula Lois Kus Irene Kwiecien Janice Leuser Maria Lovell Horace Lyle Julia Lyle Dale Madsen Gregory Mahoney Kathryn McBride Faye Meny Sandi Merlo Olga Mihalo Clarence Miller William Modrock Gerald Moran Robert Mudroncik Ray Mueller

Emily Mysliwy Jean Narvid John Narvid Steven Nowaczyk Valerie O’Donnell Kathy Orange Audrey Ostroff Marcella Paluch Marciala Perez Gertrude Peters Johanna Petruch Elizabeth Pilones Bernice Rybicki Ann Sardella Mary Sarnowski Mary Ann Sejda Grace Sheridan Ed Sidor Irene Simon Wallace Skierge Joseph M. Smelko Deborah Stareck Georgianne Suto Rose Theis Gerardo Trevino Anthony Ubuane Madeleine Vranken Adele Wall Sally Walters Tammy Wollersheim Lucille Wonnell James Zabrecky

Santa Agnello Deborah Ancich Rudolph Asanovich Doris Aurelio Maria Aurelio Irene Baker Maxine Bellamy Tom Bernacki Michael Boston Alvina Brazina Stephany Burney Mary Burosh Dorothy Campbell Richard Carlson Carol Carollo Mary “Pat” Casey Jacqueline Morrow Christian Frank Coman Vincent Corsello Mike Curtain Marian Dale Joanne Ellison John Fetzko Elizabeth Follmer John Forde Phyllis Garber Andrea Garritano William Garzinski Joseph Gasiorek James Gaskey Dorothy Gillespie Marguerite Grothouse James Grunewald

Bargain!!!!!! $5.00 admission to Deep River Water Park from 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm on August 4, 2005. Admission includes free inner tubes and wave pool. Pi Epsilon Kappa Soror-ity Fund Raiser. Funds raised support urgent charitable needs in our area. For tickets call Marge Miller, 922-1707, parishioner.

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The Pastor’s Page July 17, 2005 CONFUSED ENOUGH?

There certainly appears to be a general amount of confusion about the possibility of ordination for Mark Kurowski, the former Methodist minister who converted to Catholicism and who has been approved by Rome to study for the priesthood. If the major seminary endorses his petition, Mark could be ordained in three years. Some of our parishioners have done a considerable amount of head-scratching about this prospect. The question has been posed, “How can a married man be ordained?” Another question is, “When do you think priests will be allowed to marry?” Let me attempt some answers. First, “How can a married man be ordained?” Well, let us stop and think about that a second. We are most certainly used to that already, just not in terms of priesthood. After all, the vast majority of men ordained to the diaconate are married. There is provision in the Church for married men to be ordained. “But, doesn’t marriage prevent a man from being ordained a priest?” No, it does not. You see, marriage is not an impediment to ordination. Just because someone is married does not mean that they cannot be ordained a priest. While it is the discipline of the Roman Catholic Church that baptized, practicing Catholics cannot be married if they wish to be ordained, the Church allows the converts to the faith who are married to be ordained to the priesthood. The decision for a married man to be ordained to the priesthood is done on a case by case basis. Generally speaking, the married men who are ordained to the priesthood were ministers in the former faith in which they were practicing. And if that faith were close enough to the Roman Catholic Church, the man could be given permission to study the Catholic faith intensely with eyes set on ordination. However, once ordained, the married priest — as indeed is the case with our married deacons — would not be able to remarry should his wife pass away before him. And that answers the second question posed above: “When will priests be able to marry?” Once ordained, ordination becomes an impediment to marriage. So a presently ordained priest would not be allowed to marry since, when we were ordained, we made a promise of celibacy. Short answer to a long question? Marriage is not necessarily an impediment to ordination. Ordination, however, is an impediment to marriage. That is why priests cannot marry and that is why married priests, as few as they are (and deacons as well), cannot remarry should their spouse pass away before them. I will continue to attempt to clarify these issues as they arise and I am grateful for your patience!

Priests and deacons have served the Diocese of Gary for a number of years now. 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: July 18: Rev. Eugeniusz Pogorzelski (2002) July 21: Rev. John Dillon (1961) July 23: Rev. John J. Frawley (1990)

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A priest was extremely nervous about his first funeral service as a Navy chaplain, but the undertaker assured him that he would prompt him. All went well until, at the close, the undertaker whispered to him to instruct the family to come up and view the body. "Will the family now come forward and pass around the bier," said the nervous chaplain. He cringed inwardly when he heard his own words. Later, as he was leaving, he overheard two of the cemetery workers talking. "I didn't get any beer," one said. "Did you?" "You heard the chaplain," the other replied. "It was just for the family."

ROAD TRIP TO HEAVEN — WE NEEDED A BUS! Good thing we were not actually driving somewhere on our “road trip” last Sunday, July 11th. As we planned the afternoon, we were hopeful that a good number of people would turn out for the couple of hours discussing prayer. Well, if we would have been on a road trip, we would not have made it in a couple of cars — we would have needed a bus or two. There were 70 adults and 10 children in attendance. Many thanks to the Stewardship Commission as well as to all our other volunteers who worked to plan the day and who came to participate in the day. Thanks, also, to those of you who came out to see what we had to offer. The general response from those in attendance was that the idea and program were good and that they would want to see other opportunities similar to last Sunday’s offered to the parish family from time to time. We will be taking our reports back to the Stewardship Commission as well as to the Pastoral Council. From there we will look ahead to what we might be able to offer. By the way, looking WAY ahead, mark March 26-29, 2006 down in your calendars for our Parish Mission.

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St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana

Sacrificial Offering for July 10, 2005

Adults $24,202.90 Loose $547.00 Children $22.00 TOTAL $24,771.90

Thank you for your generosity!

STM Peace and Social Justice Migrant Ministry

Join us in celebrating a multi-cultural Mass

with the Migrant Workers.

DATE: Sunday, August 7, 2005 TIME: 4:00 PM Place: John Little Farm 14315 Belshaw Rd. Lowell, IN Celebrant: Bishop Dale J. Melczek Fr. Edwardo Malagon Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share during the pot luck dinner after Mass and also bring a lawn chair for your own use during the Mass and dinner. Those who would like to help with set-up can meet at the south parking lot of St. Thomas More. We will leave at 1:30 pm sharp. Maps are available at all church entrances or the parish office. For more information see the bulletin board case at the front vestibule of the church or call Lynn Tabion at 972-3719.

ROADTRIP TO HEAVEN

St. Thomas More Parish

Year of Prayer

What a nice weekend adventure we had last Sunday. Our summer stewardship project started at 2:00 with Father Mike providing some prayer insights, then three breakout sessions (high school/college, families with children at home, other adults). Then back to church for more wisdom from Father Mike, another round of break out sessions and then concluding remarks by Father Mike at 4:00 p.m. a.. Along the way, refreshments were served. b.. There was also the opportunity to purchase various prayer guides. c.. Those present voted to hold another similar event, again focusing on the various ways to pray. d.. Everyone left with a prayer gift as a memento of our Road Trip to Heaven. Thanks to everyone involved -- the Stewardship Committee, the discussion leaders, Father Mike, and to the men, women, students, and children who attended.

Let's do it again!

The Peace and Social Justice - Migrant Ministry is requesting donations for the following items: bath soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, dish soap, toiletries, tooth paste, tooth brushes, canned fruits, rice, pork and beans, corned beef, Spam, Vienna sausage, chili con carne, macaroni and cheese, sugar, creamer, coffee, cereal, toilet paper and paper towels, bedding and towels. No clothes please. This drive will be from July 11 to July 26, 2005 and will be distributed during the Migrant Mass sponsored by St. Thomas More Church on August 7, 2005. Please deposit these items in the plastic box labeled-Migrant Ministry located at the main entrance vestibule or the box in the parish office. Kindly label your bags….for Migrant Ministry. Thank You

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your many cards, gifts and warm wishes as I start my Pastorate at St. James the Less. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Fr. Keith Virus

Thank You

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2005

Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes And Spain hosted by Rev. Michael J. Yadron Monday, March 6th through Thursday, March 16th, 2006

$2517.00 – Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and include travel insurance and airline departure taxes. Single supplement $450

FEATURES · Round trip air from Chicago to Lisbon; return from Madrid · Round trip airport assistance and transfers. · Breakfast and dinner daily · 3 nights Fatima; 1 night Burgos; 2 nights Lourdes; 1 night Zaragoza; 2 nights Madrid · Hotel tips and taxes · Touring by private air conditioned motorcoach · Services of a professional tour escort, local guides where necessary, all English speaking. · Porterage of 1 suitcase per person · Sightseeing to include Lisbon, Fatima, Aljustel, Basilica of Burgos, Lourdes, Grotto, Zaragoza, Our Lady of the Pilar and Madrid

Day 1 – New York, NY Depart from a New York area airport. Enjoy dinner served aboard on an overnight flight. Day 2 – Fatima Early morning arrival in Lisbon. We are met by our Regina Tours Escort who shows us to our deluxe motorcoach. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Lisbon en route to Fatima. Later in the afternoon, visit of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, including the Basilica with the tombs of Jacinta and Francisco (recently beatified) and the Chapel of the Apparitions (Capelinha). Dinner and overnight in Fatima. Day 3 – Fatima After breakfast we visit the hamlet of Aljustrel, home of the three shepherd children to whom the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared. Continue to Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared in August 1917, after the children were released from prison. Visit the parish church where the children were baptized and the cemetery. The afternoon is at leisure. Before dinner we enjoy a video presentation by the Consolata Fathers on the history of Fatima. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. Day 4 – Fatima Today is a free day in Fatima. An optional excursion is available to visit the spectacular monasteries of Batalha, Alcobaca and the colorful fishing village of Nazare with free time for lunch on our own. Return to Fatima with the balance of the day at leisure. After dinner we can participate in the Rosary and Candlelight Procession (if available). Dinner and overnight in Fatima. Day 5 – Burgos We depart Fatima after breakfast and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Portuguese countryside, crossing the border to Spain. Enjoy an orientation tour of Burgos upon arrival. A highlight of the tour is a visit to the Basilica of Burgos, one of the three largest and most beautiful basilicas in Spain. Dinner and overnight in Burgos. Day 6 – Lourdes We depart Burgos after breakfast, enjoying the scenic ride through the Pyrenees Mountains en route to Lourdes. We arrive in the afternoon and visit the Shrine of Lourdes. Individuals may wish to take part in an evening Candlelight Procession, if available. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. Day 7 – Lourdes After breakfast, participate in a walking tour of Lourdes, which highlights the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette. These include the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born; the Locale Mill, residence of her parents; the 'Cachot', formerly used as a jail, where she lived at the time of the Apparitions; and the Parish Church containing the Baptismal Font where she was baptized. After dinner, feel free to participate in the Candlelight Procession, if available. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. Day 8 – Zaragoza After breakfast we depart Lourdes for Zaragoza. Upon arrival in Zaragoza, we visit one of the world's largest Marian Shrines, Our Lady of the Pillar. The pillar, given to St. James by Our Lady, gives off an extraordinary fragrance. We have time this afternoon for independent exploration. Dinner and overnight in Zaragoza. Day 9 – Madrid Depart Zaragoza for Madrid after breakfast. After checking into our hotel the we enjoy an orientation tour of the beautiful capital city of Spain. From the motorcoach we view the Prado, the Royal Palace and other important sites. Dinner and overnight in Madrid. Day 10 – Madrid Today we have a free day in Madrid. Take part in an optional excursion to Avila, the ancient walled city and home of St. Theresa. There we visit the city and the places of importance in her life. Return to Madrid for the balance of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Madrid. Day 11 – Madrid Depart for Madrid's airport after breakfast for our flight home.

For further information contact: Fr. Mike Yadron

St. Thomas More Church 219-836-8610

myadron@stm-church.com

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St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana PILGRIMAGE RESERVATIONS CONTRACT Fatima, Lourdes, Spain March 6-16, 2006

Make checks payable to: Regina Tours Return Reservation Contract along with check (or credit card information) to: Rev. Michael J. Yadron / St. Thomas More Church / 8501 Calumet Avenue / Munster, IN 46321

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The pilgrim participant agrees that the company shall not be liable for any changes in flight schedules, delays, weather conditions, damages, losses (including personal injuries, deaths, and property losses) or expenses occasioned by acts or omissions of any person, including suppliers providing services, or for any acts of war, insurrection, revolts or other civil uprisings, military actions, strikes or acts of God occurring in either the country of origin, through passage, or destination. No person other than an authorized representative of the company by written document is authorized to vary, add, or waive any term or condition in this brochure, including the terms and conditions set forth in the foregoing provisions. All published fares and prices are based on exchange rates and all fares and prices quoted at the time of publication are subject to change at any time. Passports and visas: All passengers must have a valid Passport. (See exception below). Passports should be in hand before a reservation is made. Some countries require Visas. Regina Tours assumes no liability for Passport or Visa procurement. Foreign nationals must have a valid Passport and their green Alien Registration Card. Foreign Nationals must also check with the Embassies of their respective countries as to U.S.A. requirements and with the Internal Revenue Service for any tax liability.

Note: The sequence of activities in the itinerary may change or be reverted without notification. Cost of 11 day program is $2517 per person, double occupancy, round trip from Chicago. Price includes insurance and departure taxes.

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The Youth Ministry is open to ALL high school youth.

Please join us at any meeting or event that you can or email us at:

STMyouth-owner@yahoogroups.com

Upcoming Events

Watch for details on the Habitat House Landscaping.

Have a great summer! See you in September!

Please contact Pam Ratajack at

923-2031 with any questions.

STM - YOUTH MINISTRY CORNE R

Christ needs laborers to work in His Vineyard. Have you ever considered a religious Vocation? There is none greater, more needed, more rewarding!

Pastoral Care Ministry Day of Reflection

All Pastoral Care Ministers and other interested parishioners are invited to a day of reflection on July 23, 2005. This will begin with a Mass at 8:30 am followed by a talk by Sister Viviana Custo on “The Ministry of Presence” in the Solar Room. Sister Viviana has been with St. Catherine Hospital’s Pastoral Care Ministry for twelve years and is the current director of the department.

For reservations call 972-3719 or call Candy at 836-8610 by July 18.

May 8, 2005 July 17 , 2005

2005/2006 TUITON CONTRACTS If you have not turned in your 2005-2006 tuition contract and forms, please do so immediately or your child will lose their homeroom assignment. Extra forms are available on Edline or at the Parish Office.

Payments must be received by August 1st in order to receive the discount. Remember to keep us updated of any address or banking changes.

For more information contact Mary Jo at 836-9151 ext. 329.

SPANISH TEACHER NEEDED

Part time Spanish teacher needed (15 hours per week) to teach middle school. IN certi-fication required.

Send resume to:

schooloffice@stm-school.com For more information contact Jennifer at 836-9151 ext. 328.

Share Foundation Share Foundation will hold its 11th annual Leprechaun Hunt and Family Fun Day on Sunday, August 7, 2005 from noon to 6 p.m. at Sharing Meadows in Rolling Prairie. Twenty-eight leprechauns are waiting to be found, worth from $50 to $1,500. Admission is $40 in advance, $45 at the gate per adult, $35 in advance, $40 at the gate for senior citizens (65+) and children 17 and under are free with parent or grandparent. This includes plenty of delicious food, drinks, games and continuous Irish entertainment. For tickets call 219-778-2585. All funds raised benefit programs for other abled adults. Come out and join the fun!

C.Y.A. Sheil Club & S.A. Club 2005 Reunion

The former Gary Catholic Young Adults and S.A. single adult club members are having a joint 2005 reunion. Join us on September 24th, 2005 at the Hobart Elks Club in Hobart, IN for a 5:30 pm Mass celebration, followed by a family style dinner and an evening of dancing. Share your mutual club memories in company with former members spanning an era of 1946 to 1980. If you are unable to attend this reunion, we would like to mail you a questionnaire form enabling you to share your nostalgic memories about the clubs which are being compiled in a final report about the life and times of both clubs. The final copy will be available for your reading interest soon. For information and reservations, call Mike or Marilyn Tomondi (1957 CYA members) at 219-980-4408.

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St. Thomas More Parish Munster, Indiana

AN OVERVIEW OF THE TRAIL TO BECOME AN EAGLE SCOUT Of any one hundred boys who become Scouts, thirty will drop out in their first year. Perhaps this may be regarded as a failure, but in later life all of these will speak well of the program. Of the one hundred, only rarely will one ever appear before a juvenile court judge. Twelve of the one hundred will be from families that are not affiliated with a Church. Through Scouting, these twelve — and many of their families — will be brought into contact with a Church and will continue to be active members all of their lives. Six of the one hundred will become pastors. Each of the one hundred will learn something from Scouting. Almost all will develop hobbies that will add interest throughout the rest of their lives. Approximately one-half will serve in the military and, in varying degrees, profit from their Scout training. At least one will use his training to save another person’s life and many will credit it with saving their own lives.

Two of the one hundred will reach Eagle rank and at least one will later say that he valued his Eagle above his college degree. Many will find their future vocation through merit badge work and Scouting contacts. Seventeen of the one hundred boys will later become Scout leaders and will give leadership to thousands of additional boys. Only one in four boys in America will become Scouts, but it is interesting to know that, of the leaders in this nation in business, religion and politics, three out of four were Scouts. The trail to Eagle leads a candidate through seven ranks: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and, finally, Eagle. The 1938 Handbook for Scoutmasters defines an Eagle Scout as follows: “He is a young man who is qualified to help others as well as take care of himself. His badge is not a decoration, but rather a symbol of knowledge and ability.” St. Thomas More’s Boy Scout Troop 542 is truly blessed to have a large percentage of its scouts attain the rank of Eagle. To date, those who have become Eagle Scouts are: Congratulations to all of those who worked hard and attained the rank of Eagle. Many thanks to all who give of their time and talent to help shape the lives of our young men in scouting. The dedication and selflessness of the scout leaders are good examples and inspiration to all involved.

The Scout Law: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KIND OBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENT

Philip Meves '63 Timothy Swartout '63 Mark Hiple '67 Timothy Moehl '74 Art Giannini '88 Mark Pfister '88 Peter Wujek '88 Doug Vis '88 Mike Petrovich '89 Robert Petrovich '89 Chris Harrington '89 Scott Skoney '89 Erik Slazyk '89 John Dolak '89

Ron Magliola '89 Mike Ulinski '89 Radley Robinson '89 Paul Stanukinas '89 Eric Trzupek '89 Jeffrey Nosich '90 Douglas Cenko '90 John Louis Giannini '93 Peter Johnson '93 Timothy Nosich '93 Ricardo Garcia '93 William Osmulski '94 Dustin Hnath/Pawola '94 Adam Summers '96

Anthony Pagorek '96 Joseph Rybarczyk '96 John O’Block '98 Joshua Baker '00 Ryan Knapick '00 Doug Coyle '03 Brian Wujek '03 Anthony Liszewski '03 Casey Jedrzejczak '03 Donald Taylor '04 William Burke '04 Anthony O’Shea '04 David Longawa '05 Matthew Matz '05