Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - St. Thomas More Church
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<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Passion</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong><br />
Then <strong>the</strong>y came to a place named Gethsemane, and he said<br />
to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." Mk 14:32<br />
Olive Tree in <strong>the</strong> Garden <strong>of</strong> Gethsemane that stood at <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> Jesus<br />
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<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> Roman Catholic <strong>Church</strong> 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321<br />
Mission <strong>St</strong>atement : The Roman Catholic Saint <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> Parish Family welcomes and invites<br />
every person to join us on our journey in faith and celebration. With <strong>the</strong> grace and guidance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit, and through<br />
Sacred Scripture and Tradition, we proclaim <strong>the</strong> Gospel <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ to all, especially in loving service to those in need.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Universal <strong>Church</strong>, we affirm <strong>the</strong> dignity <strong>of</strong> every person. All this we do to give glory and honor to God.<br />
Pastoral <strong>St</strong>aff<br />
Pastor ............................. Reverend Michael J. Yadron, KHS; Ext. 312<br />
myadron@stm-church.com<br />
Associate Pastor .......................... Reverend Richard C. Holy; Ext. 314<br />
rholy@stm-church.com<br />
Deacons ......................................................... Mr. David Kapala, KHS<br />
..................................................................... Mr. Joseph <strong>St</strong>odola, KHS<br />
............................................................................ Dr. Napoleon Tabion<br />
................................................................... Mr. Daniel Zurawski, KHS<br />
<strong>St</strong>ewardship Director ..................................... Noreen Bickel; Ext. 330<br />
Pastoral Care Coordinator ............. Deacon Napoleon Tabion; Ext. 315<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Religious Formation ......... Mrs. Sandra Morgan; Ext. 332<br />
Parish Office <strong>St</strong>aff<br />
Office Hours:<br />
Monday-Friday ~ 8:00 am-8:00 pm • Saturday ~ 8:00 am-4:00 pm<br />
Web Site .......................................................... www.stm-church.com<br />
Email address .................................. parish.<strong>of</strong>fice@stm-church.com<br />
Email address for bulletin ...................... bulletin@stm-church.com<br />
Office Phone………. 836-8610 Office Fax .................... 836-9185<br />
Bulletin Editor ............................................ Mrs. Pam Pasyk; Ext. 309<br />
Daytime Receptionist ................................ Mrs. Susan <strong>St</strong>rain; Ext. 310<br />
Evening Receptionist ............................. Ms. Veronica Brtos; Ext. 310<br />
Pastoral Ministries<br />
Circle <strong>of</strong> Prayer ........................................ Mary Jo Humpfer 836-5002<br />
Environment & Art ............................................. Jean Bados 836-8610<br />
Eucharistic Ministers ................................... Carole Mackey 923-8816<br />
Hospitality Ministry ....................................... Ann D’Orazio 838-9343<br />
Lectors ...................................................... William McDunn 922-9459<br />
Music Ministry ................... Miss Angie Lorandos 836-8610, Ext. 338<br />
Nursery .................................................. Kaaren A. Mashura 836-5079<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Vincent de Paul .......................... Mrs. Bernadine Barrett 836-8610<br />
Vocations Committee .............................. Mrs. Mary Kochis 322-7262<br />
2011-2012 Pastoral Council Members<br />
Tom Alexander, Chairperson .......................................... Daniel Buksa<br />
Timothy Etter .................................................................. Don Kopenec<br />
Jackie Kovach .................................................................. John Kovach<br />
Andrea Mazerik ............................................................. Phil McIntosh<br />
Krystal Quagliara ........................................................ Susan Rousseau<br />
Linda <strong>St</strong>efanich ......................................................... Joann Wleklinski<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> School<br />
Pre-School through 8th Grade<br />
Office Hours: Monday– Friday ~ 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br />
Web Site ........................................................... www.stm-school.com<br />
School Phone ......... 836-9151 School Fax .......................... 836-0982<br />
Principal ......................................... Mr. Chet Nordyke, KHS; Ext. 328<br />
Assistant Principal…………………….…...Mrs. Tina Boyle; Ext. 328<br />
School Administrative Assistant….Mrs. Jennifer Gonzalez; Ext. 328<br />
School Reception & Office Associate…..Mrs. Sandra <strong>St</strong>eele; Ext. 329<br />
Home & School Association…….Mrs. Mary Beth Ginalski; 864-0941<br />
Parish & School Offices Associate……Mrs. Mary Jo Biscan; Ext. 311<br />
Parish & School Offices Associate ......... Mrs. Pam Wadycki; Ext. 339<br />
Weis Center<br />
8635 Calumet Avenue ~ Munster, IN 46321<br />
Phone ..................................................................................... 836-2660<br />
Fax ......................................................................................... 836-2655<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> Religious Education<br />
Kindergarten through 8th Grade<br />
Office Hours:M-F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<br />
Religious Education Phone ............................................................ 836-8610<br />
Director ........................................................ Mrs. Sandra Morgan; Ext. 332<br />
Administrative Assistant ..................................... Carolyn McGill; Ext. 336<br />
Grades K through 8 ~ Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Pastoral Commissions Chairpersons<br />
Formation/Education ................................................... Mrs. Barbara Topete<br />
Parish Life ................................................................ Mrs. Elaine Herrmann<br />
Peace & Social Justice .......................................................Ms. Mary Silvasi<br />
Spirituality & Worship .............................................. Mrs. Kaaren Mashura<br />
<strong>St</strong>ewardship ................................................................... Mrs. Noreen Bickel<br />
Parish Organizations<br />
Altar & Rosary Society ....................................... Cindy Keilman 923-9862<br />
Elizabeth Ministry ................................................ Pam Domasica 838-7940<br />
Holy Name Society .................................................... Joe Adams 865-3566<br />
Senior Citizens ............................................................ Joan Klein 923-5993<br />
Respect Life ............................................................ Alice Wohler 836-5337<br />
Knights <strong>of</strong> Columbus ......................................... Robert Gozdecki 427-6919<br />
Blue Army ................................................... Rose Marie Malburg 836-8779<br />
Finance ................................................................ Barbara Shaver 838-9200<br />
Planned Giving ..................................................................... Ken Krupinski<br />
Building Maintenance .................................................... Bob Ray 924-6472<br />
Boy Scouts.............................................................. Roger Jachna 322-0769<br />
Cub Scouts............................................................... <strong>St</strong>eve Hrinda 923-6438<br />
Girl Scouts ................................................................. Julie Buksa 922-1182<br />
Catering/Hall Rental ......................................... Kathleen Pagorek 972-0539<br />
Moms’ Group ......................................................... Leticia Kotso 924-5732<br />
Ushers Club .......................................................... Jim Marmalejo 836-1463<br />
Gabriel Project ..................................................... Kathy Trotman 836-4329<br />
The Travelers Club…………………………………..Lois Quinn 836-7902<br />
Career Networking Group…………………… Christine Spencer 836-8610<br />
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Sacramental Information<br />
Confessions<br />
Saturdays ............................................................ 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.<br />
First Friday .............................. 1/2 hour before <strong>the</strong> 6:30 a.m. Mass<br />
Baptisms .............................. First and Third <strong>Sunday</strong>s at 1:00 p.m.<br />
Parents must be registered parishioners and regularly attending<br />
at least six months before <strong>the</strong> Baptism. At least<br />
one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> godparents must be a practicing Catholic.<br />
Pre Baptism Class ..................................... 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m.<br />
Parents must call <strong>the</strong> Parish Office to schedule class and/or Baptism.<br />
Marriage .............. Must be a registered, practicing member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
parish at least six months before beginning <strong>the</strong> six month<br />
preparation program for marriage.<br />
Communion calls and visits to Hospitals and Homebound: Call<br />
<strong>the</strong> Parish Office for Sacraments at hospital or at home.<br />
New Parishioner Registration<br />
To make it as convenient as possible for you, new parishioners may<br />
register at any time in <strong>the</strong> Parish Office.<br />
Please remember <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> in your Will and Estate Planning
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Passion</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> April 1, 2012<br />
Saturday, April 7<br />
8:00 p.m. Fr. Mike Yadron<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>, April 8<br />
6:30 a.m. Fr. Rick Holy<br />
8:00 a.m. Fr. Rick Holy<br />
10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Yadron<br />
12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Yadron<br />
WEDNESDAY, April 4 — Lenten Mass<br />
7:00 pm L. Loughlin, E. & W. McComis<br />
MC ~ Nick<br />
THURSDAY, April 5 — Holy Thursday<br />
7:00 pm All MCs<br />
FRIDAY, April 6 — Good Friday<br />
1:30 pm All MCs<br />
7:00 pm Tenebrae ~ All MCs<br />
SATURDAY, April 7— Easter Vigil<br />
8:00 pm All Mcs<br />
SUNDAY, April 8 — Easter <strong>Sunday</strong><br />
6:30 am E. & S. Johnson, T. & T. Pappas, E. Diaz<br />
8:00 am A. Bilse, M. & M. Blocher, E. Buksa,<br />
B. Hanusin<br />
10:00 am D., E. & S. Trivunovic, E. & W. McComis<br />
12:00 pm M. McDevitt, D. Dy, M.,G. & T. O’Brien<br />
Christina Green<br />
Sacrificial Offerings for March 25th<br />
TIME, TALENT & TREASURE • Thank you for your generosity.<br />
Adult $ 20,278.00<br />
Loose $ 2,436.00<br />
Children $ 105.62<br />
TOTAL $ 22,819.62<br />
Bann I<br />
Michael Frassinone & Amie DeRolf<br />
SUNDAY, April 1 — <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Passion</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong><br />
6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased<br />
8:00 am Donald E. Bates by Family<br />
10:00 am Joseph P. Graff by Julie Favorite<br />
12:00 pm Teodor Dabrowski (Ann.) by Wife & Daughter<br />
MONDAY, April 2<br />
6:30 am Intention <strong>of</strong> Napoleon & Lynn Tabion<br />
8:30 am Sungshik An by 7 th & 8 th Grade Team<br />
TUESDAY, April 3<br />
6:30 am Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Bailey by Bailey Family<br />
8:30 am Aniceto Ferrara (Ann.) by Daughters Tina & Maria<br />
10:00 am Joseph H. Nelson by Tom & Linda Brady<br />
(MASS AT MED-INN Chapel, Group 1)<br />
WEDNESDAY, April 4<br />
6:30 am Norman Banas by STM Holy Name Society<br />
8:30 am Patricia Casey by Husband James<br />
7:00 pm Patricia Dublak by Veronica Brtos<br />
HOLY THURSDAY, April 5<br />
7:00 pm Mass <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>’s Supper<br />
GOOD FRIDAY, April 6<br />
1:30 pm Liturgy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>’s <strong>Passion</strong><br />
7:00 pm Tenebrae Service<br />
HOLY SATURDAY, April 7<br />
8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass<br />
EASTER SUNDAY, April 8<br />
6:30 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased<br />
8:00 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased<br />
10:00 am For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased<br />
12:00 pm For Our Parish Family Living and Deceased<br />
Readings for <strong>the</strong> Week <strong>of</strong> April 1, 2012<br />
Readings for <strong>the</strong> Week <strong>of</strong> April 1, 2012<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 /Is 50:4-7/Phil<br />
2:6-11/Mk 14:1--15:47 or 15:1-39<br />
Monday: Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11<br />
Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38<br />
Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Mt 26:14-25<br />
Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/Rv 1:5-8/Lk 4:16-21<br />
Evening Mass <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>'s Supper: Ex 12:1-8,<br />
11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15<br />
Friday: Is 52:13--53:12/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/<br />
Jn 18:1--19:42<br />
Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a/Gn 22:1-18<br />
or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ex 14:15--15:1/<br />
Is 54:5-14/Is 55:1-11/Bar 3:9-15, 32--4:4/<br />
Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/Rom 6:3-11/Mk 16:1-7<br />
Next <strong>Sunday</strong>:Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8<br />
Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or Lk 24:13-35<br />
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<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Passion</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong><br />
You can bet that whatever team wins <strong>the</strong> NCAA title on Monday night<br />
will be honored with a parade. Victory on <strong>the</strong> basketball court ensures<br />
that <strong>the</strong> members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> team are treated as heroes by <strong>the</strong> school from<br />
which <strong>the</strong>y hail. A marching band, a motorcade, and a street lined with<br />
cheering fans will recognize <strong>the</strong> effort and celebrate <strong>the</strong> prowess <strong>of</strong><br />
college athletes who bring home <strong>the</strong> crown. Some <strong>of</strong> those who won<br />
<strong>the</strong> championship will likely consider careers in <strong>the</strong> NBA. O<strong>the</strong>rs will<br />
follow ano<strong>the</strong>r path, and find <strong>the</strong>ir own personal victory in whatever<br />
degree <strong>the</strong>y obtain upon graduation. The cheers for <strong>the</strong> athletes will be<br />
exciting and well-deserved for <strong>the</strong> few days that <strong>the</strong>y last, but not one<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> players will be able to build a life on <strong>the</strong> fact that <strong>the</strong>y won this<br />
one game. The hosannas in today's Gospel pretty much reflect <strong>the</strong><br />
same reality in <strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> Jesus. As Messiah and Son <strong>of</strong> David, Jesus is<br />
not out to build a life based on <strong>the</strong> cheers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> crowd. Their adulation<br />
will soon enough turn to jeers <strong>of</strong> "Crucify him," as we hear in <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Passion</strong> story proclaimed today as well. Jesus' ultimate victory comes<br />
not from a triumphant entry into Jerusalem, but from his conquest over<br />
sin and death through his own passion, death, and resurrection. By<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering his life on <strong>the</strong> altar <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> cross, Christ promises new life to<br />
all. An NCAA victory will certainly give new life to <strong>the</strong> winning<br />
institution. Everyone on campus will be excited and elated for a few<br />
days. But for <strong>the</strong> vast majority <strong>of</strong> students being a winning school does<br />
not ultimately affect <strong>the</strong>ir lives in <strong>the</strong> way <strong>the</strong>ir classes and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
degree will. For Christians, <strong>the</strong> waving <strong>of</strong> palms is a joyous act this<br />
day, but <strong>the</strong> real meaning lies in what comes next: what <strong>the</strong> death and<br />
resurrection <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> does to our lives.<br />
c<br />
Coleen Alexander<br />
Margaret Amatulli<br />
Doris Aurelio<br />
Maria Aurelio<br />
Irene Baker<br />
John Baker<br />
Cody Baldwin<br />
Antonio Belmonte<br />
Tom Bernacke<br />
Michael Berry<br />
Michael Blazevich<br />
Laverne Blumka<br />
Michael Boston<br />
Cheryl Bostrom<br />
<strong>St</strong>ephany Burney<br />
Dorothy Campbell<br />
James Campbell<br />
Barbara Cak<br />
<strong>Thomas</strong> Cak<br />
Al Carollo<br />
Carol Carollo<br />
Joseph Cwiok<br />
Jacqueline Morrow<br />
Christian<br />
Frank Coman<br />
Vincent Corsello<br />
John Costa<br />
Mike Curtain<br />
Margaret Demkovich<br />
Lucille Detterline<br />
Irene Dettmer<br />
Ann DeVoy<br />
MaryPat Devoy<br />
Irene Dickey<br />
Jeanine Doescher<br />
Charles Dybel<br />
Alex Eiland<br />
John L. Estrada<br />
Sherlon Evans<br />
Virginia Fitzgerald<br />
John Forde<br />
Phyllis Garber<br />
Andrea Garritano<br />
Dorothy Gillespie<br />
Margaret Good<br />
lease pray for <strong>the</strong> sick <strong>of</strong> our parish...<br />
Kyle Grady<br />
Howard Gralewski<br />
James Grunewald<br />
Eileen Hasse<br />
Amy Hayes<br />
Eleanore Heggi<br />
Marie Henke<br />
Evelyn Hennes<br />
Ray Humpfer<br />
<strong>St</strong>eve Izzo<br />
Dennis Jablonski<br />
Elizabeth Jacob<br />
Barbara Jamrose<br />
<strong>St</strong>anley Jayjack<br />
Rosemary Jerzak-<strong>St</strong>aszel<br />
Debbie Kaczka<br />
Robert Kalka<br />
Margaret A. Kapala<br />
Carol Keilman<br />
Patricia Kerr<br />
Rev. Mat<strong>the</strong>w Kish<br />
Josephine Knesek<br />
Janet Knight<br />
Alice Kolember<br />
Dorothy Kovach<br />
Miller Krizmanic<br />
Jerome Kula<br />
Roland Kwasny<br />
Debbie Le Monier<br />
Gene Leahy<br />
Mary Leahy<br />
Jo Lisiniewicz<br />
Edward Liskiewicz<br />
<strong>St</strong>anley Liskiewicz<br />
Maria Lovell<br />
Moira McShane Lukas<br />
Carole Mackey<br />
Charlene Madura<br />
Gregory Mahoney<br />
Mary Manchak<br />
Brady Martin<br />
Alex Mau<br />
Joseph McShane<br />
Faye Meny<br />
Sandi Merlo<br />
<strong>St</strong>ephanie Mueller<br />
Olga Mihalo<br />
Andrew Moll<br />
Elissa Moll<br />
David Moll<br />
Jean Narvid<br />
Donna Nichols<br />
<strong>St</strong>even Nowaczyk<br />
Valerie O’Donnell<br />
Danny Ogren<br />
Irene Orzel<br />
Ruth Ospalski<br />
Audrey Ostr<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Johanna Petruch<br />
Andrew Pieczyrak<br />
Elizabeth Pilones<br />
Alice Polito<br />
Sylvester Porras<br />
Timothy Ribble<br />
Kristen Rubin<br />
Anthony Saklaczynski<br />
Ann Sardella<br />
George Sauer<br />
Marie Schultz<br />
Marianne Schwartz<br />
William Schwartz<br />
Zachery Scriff<br />
James Secviar<br />
Jim Seul<br />
Renee Shehan<br />
Nick Skinner<br />
Lydia Skorupa<br />
Carolyn Smiley<br />
Deborah <strong>St</strong>areck<br />
Charles <strong>St</strong>evens<br />
Florence <strong>St</strong>evens<br />
Georgianne Suto<br />
Rose Theis<br />
Gerardo Trevino<br />
Anthony Ubuane<br />
Julia Vrbanich<br />
Joyce Wadlow<br />
Pam Wadycki<br />
Adele Wall<br />
Sue Wass<br />
Cecilia Ziegler<br />
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MONDAY, April 2<br />
Market Day Pick-Up from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in <strong>the</strong> Gym<br />
7:00 pm Parish Life ~ Conference Room<br />
7:00 pm Vocations Committee ~ Sacristy<br />
Penance Service at 7:00 p.m.<br />
TUESDAY, April 3<br />
9:15 am Eucharistic Adoration (until 6:30 pm) ~ Chapel<br />
1:00 pm Prayer/Vocations ~ Chapel<br />
6:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel<br />
7:00 pm RCIA ~ Meet in <strong>the</strong> Chapel<br />
WEDNESDAY, April 4<br />
9:30 am Bible <strong>St</strong>udy ~ Conference Room<br />
7:00 pm SpringFest Committee ~ Solar Room<br />
7:00 pm Lenten Evening Mass<br />
THURSDAY, April 5 — Holy Thursday<br />
10:30 am Chrism Mass at Holy Angels Ca<strong>the</strong>dral<br />
7:00 pm Mass <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>’s Supper<br />
FRIDAY, April 6 — Good Friday<br />
1:30 pm Liturgy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>’s Supper<br />
7:00 pm Tenebrae Service<br />
Parish Office & <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> School Closed<br />
SATURDAY, April 7 — Holy Saturday<br />
2:00 pm Blessing <strong>of</strong> Easter Baskets ~ <strong>Church</strong><br />
8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass<br />
SUNDAY, April 8 — A Happy & Blessed Easter to All<br />
Masses at 6:30, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon<br />
Pastoral Care Ministry<br />
If a friend or family member would like to receive Communion<br />
at home, call <strong>the</strong> Pastoral Care Office at 836-8610, #315.<br />
Position Available<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> is currently seeking a Custodian.<br />
Hours are Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 11:00 p.m.<br />
Applications can be obtained in <strong>the</strong> Parish Office.<br />
My Two Cents<br />
Thoughts on Living <strong>St</strong>ewardship<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong><br />
By today’s standards Jesus would not be considered successful.<br />
He could read <strong>the</strong> scriptures in <strong>the</strong> synagogue, he was a village<br />
carpenter by trade, he was from Nazareth and he wandered <strong>the</strong><br />
countryside preaching to ordinary people—not <strong>the</strong> rich and<br />
powerful. A moment <strong>of</strong> triumph came on <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong>, when <strong>the</strong><br />
crowds in Jerusalem acclaimed him as king! This triumph was<br />
brief and Pilate finally put Jesus to death. Jesus willingly and<br />
obediently entered <strong>the</strong> pain and sorrow <strong>of</strong> humanity. Since that<br />
first Good Friday, those who pass through <strong>the</strong> darkest nights<br />
know <strong>the</strong>y don’t go alone. At <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> every road, <strong>the</strong>re shines<br />
<strong>the</strong> light <strong>of</strong> Christ.
The Pastor’s Page<br />
DAY BY DAY THROUGH LENT THE TRIDUUM<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>: We are a fickle people. <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong>/<strong>Passion</strong><br />
<strong>Sunday</strong> truly reminds us <strong>of</strong> that reality. Mass opens with<br />
<strong>the</strong> crowd loudly shouting “Hosanna!” to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>. These<br />
same people, a very short time later, would be shouting all<br />
<strong>the</strong> louder, “Crucify Him!” Do not reject <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> today.<br />
Shout His praises ra<strong>the</strong>r than condemn Him.<br />
Monday: We tend to do one <strong>of</strong> two things when we<br />
experience <strong>the</strong> great love and mercy <strong>of</strong> God: we embrace it<br />
wholeheartedly or we reject it completely. In today’s<br />
Gospel, we hear about how <strong>the</strong> crowd even plotted to kill<br />
Lazarus because he was living pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>’s power.<br />
What will you do today Plot against <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> or embrace<br />
His love How about embracing His forgiveness<br />
Our Lenten Penance Service is tonight at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Tuesday: “One <strong>of</strong> you will betray me.” This news was very<br />
disturbing to <strong>the</strong> Apostles and <strong>the</strong>y rushed to assure <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Lord</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir allegiance. Yet, Jesus told Peter that he would<br />
deny <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> three times that very night. And Peter did.<br />
We betray <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> whenever we choose to sin. Let us do<br />
all that we can not to betray <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> this day.<br />
Wednesday: Isaiah spoke about having a well-trained<br />
tongue so as to glorify God. He has given us well-trained<br />
tongues as well and asked us to proclaim His Good News<br />
in our world. Speak to <strong>the</strong> “weary” a word that will rouse<br />
<strong>the</strong>m today.<br />
Last opportunity for confessions is after <strong>the</strong> Wednesday 7 pm Mass.<br />
THE TRIDUUM<br />
Thursday: At <strong>the</strong> Mass <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>’s Supper, we<br />
commemorate <strong>the</strong> “mandatum”, <strong>the</strong> time when Jesus<br />
washed <strong>the</strong> feet <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Apostles and instructed <strong>the</strong>m to do<br />
<strong>the</strong> same. We “wash <strong>the</strong> feet” <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs whenever we serve<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs’ needs. Try to help someone in need this day.<br />
Friday: On Good Friday, we commemorate <strong>the</strong> <strong>Passion</strong><br />
and Death <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>. Jesus loved us so much that He<br />
was willing to die for us, that we may be freed from sin and<br />
death. He asked us to die to ourselves as well. Enter this<br />
day humbly, recalling <strong>the</strong> sins that have pierced <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>.<br />
In atonement, remember that today is<br />
a day <strong>of</strong> fast and abstinence.<br />
Saturday: Waiting is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> hardest things for us to do.<br />
Holy Saturday is very much an “empty” day because it<br />
recalls <strong>the</strong> utter desolation experienced by <strong>the</strong> followers <strong>of</strong><br />
Jesus. They truly believed that all hope was gone. Jesus<br />
was dead and in <strong>the</strong> tomb. Nothing good would be able to<br />
come <strong>of</strong> that. What feeds our own hopelessness Are we<br />
willing to give it over to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> today and receive <strong>the</strong> hope<br />
that He wants to give each and every one <strong>of</strong> us<br />
I hope that you found <strong>the</strong>se meditations to be <strong>of</strong> some use to<br />
you as you prepared for <strong>the</strong> celebration <strong>of</strong> Easter!<br />
LAST PENANCE SERVICES - GO WHILE YOU CAN!<br />
The following parishes have communal penance services<br />
scheduled so that you may prepare yourselves spiritually<br />
for <strong>the</strong> celebration <strong>of</strong> Easter.<br />
Unless o<strong>the</strong>rwise noted, <strong>the</strong> services are all at 7:00 p.m.<br />
April 2 <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong>, Munster<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Edward, Lowell<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Michael, Schererville<br />
April 3 Holy Name, Cedar Lake<br />
Additionally, “last chance confessions” will be heard<br />
immediately after <strong>the</strong> 7:00 p.m. Mass this coming<br />
Wednesday, April 4th, until <strong>the</strong> last confession is heard. At<br />
that time, <strong>the</strong> doors <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> church will be locked.<br />
THE TRIDUUM<br />
As Easter draws near, please make note <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mass or<br />
service times for <strong>the</strong> holy days <strong>of</strong> Easter:<br />
Holy Thursday, April 5<br />
10:30 a.m. Chrism Mass at Holy Angels Ca<strong>the</strong>dral<br />
7:00 p.m. Mass <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>’s Supper<br />
Followed by adoration until Midnight<br />
Good Friday, April 6<br />
1:30 p.m. Liturgy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>’s <strong>Passion</strong><br />
7:00 p.m. Tenebrae prayer service<br />
Holy Saturday, April 7<br />
2:00 p.m. Blessing <strong>of</strong> Easter Baskets<br />
8:00 p.m. Vigil Mass <strong>of</strong> Easter<br />
Easter <strong>Sunday</strong>, April 8<br />
Masses at 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon<br />
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE<br />
It was <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Sunday</strong>.<br />
However, because <strong>of</strong> a sore throat, little<br />
Jimmy had to remain at home with a<br />
babysitter instead <strong>of</strong> going to church with<br />
his family.<br />
When <strong>the</strong> family returned home, <strong>the</strong>y<br />
were carrying several palm fronds.<br />
Jimmy asked what <strong>the</strong>y were for.<br />
“People held <strong>the</strong>m over Jesus’ head as<br />
he walked by,” Jimmy’s fa<strong>the</strong>r told him.<br />
“Wouldn't you know it,” Jimmy replied<br />
angrily. “The one <strong>Sunday</strong> I don't go to<br />
church and Jesus shows up!”<br />
Easter <strong>Sunday</strong>: He is risen as He said!<br />
PLEASE REMEMBER THEM<br />
Please pray for <strong>the</strong> priests and deacons who<br />
have served <strong>the</strong> Diocese <strong>of</strong> Gary so faithfully<br />
and whose anniversaries <strong>of</strong> death are this<br />
week:<br />
April 2: Msgr. Everard N. Klein (1983)<br />
April 6: Rev. Louis A. Jeziorski (1973)<br />
Rev. Gilbert G. Wirtz (1981)<br />
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Religious Education<br />
Religious Education Registration<br />
Registration for 2012/13 Religious Education classes has<br />
begun. Current students will be bringing home letters <strong>of</strong><br />
registration for parents. The following rates will apply for <strong>the</strong><br />
upcoming school year:<br />
Parishioner Before May 1, 2012 After May 1, 2012<br />
One Child 80.00 105.00<br />
Two Children 150.00 200.00<br />
Three Children 220.00 295.00<br />
Four Children 290.00 390.00<br />
Non-Parishioner Before May 1, 2012 After May 1, 2012<br />
One Child 160.00 185.00<br />
Two Children 300.00 400.00<br />
Three Children 440.00 590.00<br />
Four Children 580.00 780.00<br />
Sacrament Fees<br />
Confirmation Fee…………………………….....…$ 30.00<br />
First Penance & First Holy Communion…………..$ 5.00<br />
American Bible (4th Grade & up)…………………$ 8.00<br />
Lectors for Holy Week 2012<br />
April 5th at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Holy Thursday Mass<br />
Julius Ballanco & Sue Wilson<br />
April 6th at 1:30 p.m.<br />
Good Friday<br />
John Kovach &<br />
Maryann Pancheri<br />
April 7th at 8:00 p.m.<br />
Easter Vigil Mass<br />
Keesha Hardaway<br />
Mike McIntyre<br />
Elizabeth Wadas<br />
Michael Wadas<br />
April 8th — Easter <strong>Sunday</strong><br />
6:30 a.m. Mass<br />
John Brooks & Loretta Krawczyk<br />
8:00 a.m. Mass<br />
Judy Buksa & Richard Lasky<br />
10:00 a.m. Mass<br />
Charles Helms & Terri Tratar<br />
12:00 p.m. Mass<br />
Christopher Balbo &<br />
Bernadine E. Barrett<br />
Dealing With Abortion Loss & Grief<br />
A Series on Psychological & Spiritual Impact <strong>of</strong> Abortion<br />
Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Consolation Parish in Merrillville<br />
$10 includes lunch and educational seminar on <strong>the</strong> following<br />
topics: Post Traumatic <strong>St</strong>ress Disorder, Emotional Trauma<br />
and <strong>the</strong> Brain, Rachel’s Vineyard Overview.<br />
For more information, contact Rosanne at (219) 765-1396 or<br />
email: rkouris5@yahoo.com.<br />
April Schedule<br />
4/5 No Classes—Good Friday Liturgy<br />
8 Easter <strong>Sunday</strong> (Holy Day <strong>of</strong> Obligation)<br />
11/12 Class<br />
18/19 Class<br />
25/26 Last Class for All<br />
(except Third Grade First Communicants)<br />
May Schedule<br />
2/3 Third Grade classes only<br />
9/10 Third Grade classes only<br />
16/17 All First Communicants Both Days for Practice<br />
19 First Holy Communion 10:00 a.m.<br />
Respect Life Corner<br />
Y or our leaders in government, that <strong>the</strong>y work to protect<br />
<strong>the</strong> lives <strong>of</strong> all our citizens, from conception to<br />
natural death...we pray to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>.<br />
Catholic Services Rice Bowls<br />
During this Holy Week, we are reminded that we are one<br />
human family, regardless <strong>of</strong> our differences. This week we<br />
walk with Jesus through his passion, death, and resurrection.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> our bro<strong>the</strong>rs and sister in o<strong>the</strong>r parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world take<br />
up <strong>the</strong> cross <strong>of</strong> poverty daily. Catholic Relief Services uses<br />
75% <strong>of</strong> your gift for programs around <strong>the</strong> world. The<br />
remaining 25% <strong>of</strong> your contribution stays within our diocese to<br />
assist local hunger programs.<br />
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A Journey in <strong>the</strong> Footsteps <strong>of</strong><br />
Jesus & <strong>the</strong> Apostles<br />
14 Day Pilgrimage to <strong>the</strong> Holy Land & Italy<br />
September 28-October 11, 2012<br />
Join us for a spiritual journey to Italy and visit<br />
Ancient Rome, Tomb <strong>of</strong> Blessed JP II, Assisi,<br />
Shrine <strong>of</strong> Padre Pio, Loreto, Lanciano, Mentorella,<br />
& more. In Israel visit Bethlehem, Jerusalem,<br />
Gethsemane, Bethany, Galilee, Cana,<br />
Nazareth, Dead Sea & more.<br />
Round-trip air on Alitalia from Chicago, Superior<br />
Hotels with breakfast & dinner daily. Holy Mass,<br />
prayer and devotions daily. Join us! Travel with Fr.<br />
Lukasz Nowak from <strong>the</strong> Carmelite Monastery &<br />
Deacon Mariusz Kosla, Chaplains. $3999 per<br />
person with all taxes and tips included. Contact<br />
Deacon Mark at (847) 738-3800 (email: mwkosla@comcast.net)<br />
or Fr. Lukasz (lucasocdpl@gmail.com) to learn more.<br />
April Nursery Schedule<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>, April 1<br />
Kaaren Mashura<br />
Jill Bochenek<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>, April 8<br />
Happy Easter<br />
Kaaren Mashura<br />
Holly Harle<br />
Haley Bolanowski<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>, April 15<br />
Eileen Hinojosa • Kim Power<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>, April 22<br />
Kaaren Mashura • Kathy Pela<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>, April 29<br />
Ann Harkenrider<br />
Courtney Weinberg
April 1, 2012<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> School<br />
Confirmed in <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit<br />
Congratulations to <strong>the</strong> 8th grade students <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> <strong>Church</strong> who received <strong>the</strong><br />
Sacrament <strong>of</strong> Confirmation on Saturday, March 31, 2012.<br />
Jillian Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Ackermann<br />
Josephine Teresa An<br />
Austin Anthony Andello<br />
Margaret Lucy Anderson<br />
Brian Maximus Araya<br />
Mitchell Francis Argamasilla<br />
Elizabeth Maria Ayersman<br />
Brianna Gianna Baez<br />
Hannah Valentine Bailey<br />
Frederick Michael Beckman<br />
Melissa Lucy Bermudez<br />
Zachary Joseph Bieniak<br />
Anna Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Bilse<br />
Paige Ann Bohling<br />
Zachary Francis Brum<br />
Julie Theresa Brunt<br />
Alexia Clare Calderon<br />
<strong>Thomas</strong> Michael Campbell<br />
Theresa Genevieve Capriglione<br />
Bridget Rose Caraher<br />
Alyssa Anne Carpenter<br />
Julia Genevieve Chael<br />
Christopher Ignatius Charles<br />
Charlene Lucy Cortez<br />
Arielle Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Crowe<br />
Dominick Sebastian Delia<br />
Trey Sebastian DeLuna<br />
Allison Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Dinh<br />
Cristian Xavier Eloisa<br />
Camryn Philomena Fary<br />
Emily Helena Flynn<br />
Lauren Theresa Flynn<br />
Nicholas Peter Gauthier<br />
Dominic Augustine Giannini<br />
Lucas Sebastian Ginalski<br />
Anthony Raphael Gonzalez<br />
Emily Maria Grunewald<br />
Gabriel Victor Guitierrez Jr.<br />
Esbeida Teresa Guzman<br />
Calvin Leo Haislip<br />
Spencer Francis Haislip<br />
Allison Lucy Hajduch<br />
Mat<strong>the</strong>w Philip Hasiak<br />
Shawn Michael Haugh<br />
Luke Mat<strong>the</strong>w Heritage<br />
Jacob Maximilian Herr<br />
Jessica Teresa Herrera<br />
Noah Patrick Hinojosa<br />
Tina Cecilia Hough<br />
Sydney Gemma Jasinski<br />
Julie Rose Javorka<br />
Emily Elizabeth Johnson<br />
Abbey Maria Kapitan<br />
Shanna Katharine Klisser<br />
Caitlyn Gabriel Knor<br />
Christopher Peter Korfiatis<br />
Michael Cornelius Kotfer<br />
Teresa Adelaide Kotso<br />
Timothy George Krajci<br />
Julian James Lagunas<br />
Christian Michael Laviolette<br />
Alexandria Cecilia Lyons<br />
Jacob Joseph Lyza<br />
Emilio Raphael Malagon<br />
Reymond Cyril Martin<br />
Jocelyn Mariana Martinez<br />
Amy Faustina McDunn<br />
Mark Peter Montella<br />
Jeremy Gregory Murphy<br />
Isabella Veronica Navarro<br />
Brooke Anastasia Newton<br />
Skylar Sebastian Novak<br />
<strong>St</strong>even Mat<strong>the</strong>w Nowaczyk<br />
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Celeste Anastasia Nunn<br />
Sean Patrick O'Brien<br />
Jack Anthony Opilka<br />
Michael George O'Shea<br />
Tristan Demetrius Pappas<br />
David Michael Paunicka<br />
Tyler Sebastian Pavesich<br />
Jessica Elizabeth Pazik<br />
Mackenzie Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Peirick<br />
Max Christopher Perez<br />
Casey Elizabeth Perz<br />
Eric Jude Picard<br />
Luke John Pillarella<br />
Simon James Pirok<br />
Kailey Mary Potts<br />
Jacob Nicholas Powers<br />
Isabella Cecilia Pradhan<br />
Juan Diego Rosales, Jr.<br />
Antonietta Bernadette Ruffolo<br />
Lauren Gemma Russell<br />
Samantha Philomena Sabo<br />
Jeremy <strong>St</strong>ephan Sarnowski<br />
Dominique Anastasi Schupp<br />
Raleigh Nicholas Sell IV<br />
Karissa Soledad Senisais<br />
Bradley Sebastian Sikora<br />
Anthony Maximilian Skiba<br />
Angelica Christina Small<br />
Christopher Michael Smolen<br />
Alexander William <strong>St</strong>echman<br />
Jeffery Michael <strong>St</strong>oll<br />
Julia Theresa Swibes<br />
Joseph Michael Topor<br />
Julia Gertrude Torres<br />
Emma Bernadette Trivunovic<br />
Abigail Elizabeth Wagner<br />
Sean Mark Wagner<br />
Jack George Warren<br />
Lauren Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Wenzel<br />
Brandon Anthony Williams<br />
Christopher George Wolak<br />
Jillian Margaret Ylo<br />
Alexis Therese Yovkovich<br />
Megan Bernadette Zabrecky<br />
Valerie Ann Zaczyk
Altar & Rosary Society<br />
Mass & Breakfast<br />
All Altar & Rosary Society members are invited to attend <strong>the</strong><br />
8:00 a.m. Mass on <strong>Sunday</strong>, April 15th.<br />
Pews will be reserved for you and your family in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> altar.<br />
Following Mass, breakfast will be served in <strong>the</strong> Cafeteria for<br />
Altar & Rosary members. Please call <strong>the</strong> parish <strong>of</strong>fice at<br />
(219) 836-8610 to make your breakfast reservation.<br />
Our guest speaker will be Mike Casey, a Personal Trainer from<br />
Hodges Chiropractic in Munster. Mike will be demonstrating<br />
“chair yoga” exercises, something that all <strong>of</strong> us can do.<br />
Please bring new baby items. These items will be given to <strong>the</strong><br />
Women’s Center in Hammond. For more information, please call<br />
Cindy Keilman at (219) 923-9862.<br />
Holy Name Society<br />
The next meeting <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Holy Name Society will be<br />
Monday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. — Solar Room<br />
Pray <strong>the</strong> Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Our regular meeting will follow at<br />
7:30 p.m. with pizza and refreshments. We will be discussing our<br />
annual Corporate Communion Mass & Breakfast.<br />
All Members are Invited to Attend<br />
Holy Name Corporate Communion Mass & Breakfast<br />
on <strong>Sunday</strong>, April 22, 2012 after <strong>the</strong> 8:00 a.m. Mass in <strong>the</strong> Solar<br />
Room. Spouses are also invited! RSVP is a must! Please contact<br />
Al Carollo at (219) 836-8268 or Chairman John Jurkash at<br />
(219) 803-0667 by April 16th to make your reservation.<br />
Traveling Club News<br />
We’ll be on <strong>the</strong> move again soon!<br />
Some real surprises await you. Our first trip <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year will be<br />
Thursday, April 19, 2012<br />
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Plans have been made for us to travel to Cornwell’s Turkeyville in<br />
Marshall, MI. After a delicious home-cooked turkey buffet<br />
luncheon, we’ll enjoy <strong>the</strong> hilarious <strong>the</strong>atrical production <strong>of</strong><br />
“<strong>Church</strong> Basement Ladies”.<br />
The Cornwell family has invited us to stay and visit <strong>the</strong>ir Gift<br />
Shoppes & Bakery, filled with freshly baked breads, pies, fudge<br />
& o<strong>the</strong>r specialties. Enjoy some old-fashioned country fun and<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r great day for our Travelers!<br />
The cost <strong>of</strong> $63 per person includes transportation, luncheon,<br />
<strong>the</strong>ater production and all gratuities. This trip is almost full, so<br />
don’t delay in making your reservations at <strong>the</strong> parish <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Your check will secure your reservation.<br />
Hurry! Only a few spots are left!<br />
Let’s begin this new travel-year with ano<strong>the</strong>r adventurous trip,<br />
renewing old friendships and sharing <strong>the</strong> day with some new<br />
friends, too. We can’t wait to see all <strong>the</strong> Travelers again!<br />
Religious Formation Commission<br />
The STM Religious Formation/Education<br />
Commission is sponsoring an evening with<br />
Fr. Gerald Schweitzer<br />
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Solar Room<br />
Fr. Schweitzer will be discussing <strong>the</strong><br />
Biblical Theme-Our Blessed Mo<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Everyone is invited to join us for<br />
this inspiring ga<strong>the</strong>ring.<br />
Career<br />
Networking Group<br />
* 80% <strong>of</strong> Jobs are Unadvertised<br />
*75% <strong>of</strong> Jobs are Found through Networking<br />
Next Meeting:<br />
Thursday, April 19, 2012 —7:00 to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Speaker: Donna Weidenfeller<br />
Retired Career Coach<br />
Purdue University Calumet<br />
• Cover Letter: What Makes YOU <strong>St</strong>and Out<br />
• Resume: What Makes YOU <strong>St</strong>and Out<br />
• Thank You Note: What Makes YOU <strong>St</strong>and Out<br />
Where: <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> Weis Center<br />
8635 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN<br />
When: 3rd Thursday <strong>of</strong> every month at 7:00 p.m.<br />
E-Mail: STMCareerGroup@gmail.com<br />
Free. Open to All.<br />
For those who are unemployed (in transition), new to <strong>the</strong> job<br />
market, employed or who can <strong>of</strong>fer employment opportunities<br />
through <strong>the</strong>ir current pr<strong>of</strong>essional connections.<br />
Have your Cover Letter, Resume or Thank You Note critiqued<br />
by a pr<strong>of</strong>essional.<br />
Easter Children’s Choir<br />
All children in 3rd Grade and older are encouraged to<br />
Join <strong>the</strong> Children’s Choir<br />
to sing at <strong>the</strong> Noon Easter Mass on <strong>Sunday</strong>, April 8th.<br />
Rehearsal will be on Saturday, April 7th<br />
at 10:00 a.m. in <strong>the</strong> Solar Room.<br />
For more details, please contact Angie Lorandos at<br />
alorandos@stm-church.com or (219) 836-8610, x338.<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Vincent De Paul<br />
During <strong>the</strong> upcoming Easter season, please remember to share<br />
your bounty with <strong>the</strong> SVDP Food Pantry by donating<br />
non-perishable food, personal hygiene items and cleaning<br />
products. Items can be dropped-<strong>of</strong>f by <strong>the</strong> Parish Office.<br />
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Personal Care Drive<br />
Sponsored by <strong>the</strong> STM Moms’ Group<br />
Donations <strong>of</strong> personal grooming products for area agencies will<br />
be accepted until April 1st. Look for collection<br />
boxes at <strong>the</strong> church, school, parish <strong>of</strong>fice &<br />
Weis Center entrances. Items needed are:<br />
travel size bottles <strong>of</strong> shampoo/conditioner,<br />
soap, mouthwash, deodorant, bath gels. For<br />
info about <strong>the</strong> Moms’ Group, contact Leticia<br />
Romero-Kotso at (219) 924-5732.<br />
Blood Drive<br />
The next Blood Drive will be in <strong>the</strong> STM Gym on<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>, April 22nd from 8:00 a.m.-Noon<br />
Senior Citizens<br />
Meeting on Wednesday, April 4th<br />
Regular Meeting at Kish Community Room at 1:00 p.m.<br />
Officer voting will take place for our next club year.<br />
Social Ga<strong>the</strong>ring on Wednesday, April 18th<br />
At <strong>the</strong> Kish Community Room at 1:00 p.m.<br />
Wedding Anniversary Mass<br />
Couples celebrating <strong>the</strong>ir 25th, 50th and over 50<br />
years wedding anniversaries, and <strong>the</strong>ir families,<br />
are invited to attend a<br />
Mass & Reception on Saturday, May 5th<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>dral <strong>of</strong> Holy Angels in Gary<br />
beginning at 4:00 p.m.<br />
Registration is due by Wednesday, April 18th. Information and<br />
registration forms can be found in <strong>the</strong> Parish Office.<br />
Bishop Noll News<br />
Ladies Night Out!<br />
Come join us for an evening <strong>of</strong> pampering and shopping,<br />
a cut-a-thon, chair massages and much, much more.<br />
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.<br />
at Bishop Noll Institute, 1519 H<strong>of</strong>fman <strong>St</strong>reet in Hammond.<br />
For information, please contact Cathy Pizana at (708) 243-0398.<br />
BNI Warrior Winnings Raffle<br />
Tickets are available in our Parish Office for <strong>the</strong> annual Warrior<br />
Winnings Raffle. Tickets are only $10 each. Cash prizes <strong>of</strong><br />
$1,000, $750 and $500. Drawing will be held on Friday,<br />
April 27th to benefit BNI. For rules, visit www.bishopnoll.org.<br />
<strong>St</strong>. John Bosco Soup Supper<br />
<strong>St</strong>. John Bosco in Hammond is hosting a Soup Supper every<br />
Wednesday through April 4th in <strong>the</strong>ir Parish Hall from 4:30 to<br />
6:30 p.m. Mass to follow at 7:00 p.m. Five all-you-can-eat soups<br />
featured each week with salad, bread/butter, dessert and<br />
beverage for $5 per person. All are welcome!<br />
Spring Luncheon<br />
Ridge United Methodist in Munster is holding its annual<br />
luncheon, “Picnic in <strong>the</strong> Park”, on Thursday, April 12th.<br />
Menu includes <strong>the</strong>ir traditional hot chicken salad, beef & noodle<br />
marzetti casserole and homemade salads and cookies. Bake Sale<br />
at 10:45. Luncheon served from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tickets<br />
available in advance at <strong>the</strong> church <strong>of</strong>fice or at <strong>the</strong> door for<br />
$8 (adults) and $3 (for kids 5 & under). Carry-outs available.<br />
Celebrate Polish Heritage<br />
Dyngus Day at All Saints in Hammond<br />
Enjoy this traditional Polish celebration at All Saints <strong>Church</strong>,<br />
570 Sibley <strong>St</strong>reet in Hammond, on Monday, April 9th (<strong>the</strong> day<br />
after Easter). $15 per person includes your food and beverages<br />
(pop, beer & wine) all evening. Music by Take Five from 6:00<br />
until 9:00 p.m. Reservations are required by calling Maryann at<br />
(219) 932-0204. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.<br />
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Polish-American Priests Association Convention<br />
Mass at <strong>St</strong>. Hedwig’s, 1746 Pennsylvania <strong>St</strong>. in Gary with<br />
Bishop Melczek <strong>of</strong>ficiating on April 17th at 10:45 a.m.<br />
PAPA Banquet on April 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Blue Chip Casino<br />
<strong>St</strong>ardust Event Center. Menu <strong>of</strong> Polish specialties. $40 per<br />
person. Keynote speaker will be Rev. Czeslaw Krysa <strong>of</strong> Buffalo,<br />
NY. Contact Ken Kaminski at (219) 545-0471 or email:<br />
papaindiana@hotmail.com for more information.<br />
Divine Mercy <strong>Sunday</strong> & Novena<br />
The Novena <strong>of</strong> Divine Mercy will be sung and prayed daily at<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary <strong>Church</strong>, 525 N. Broad <strong>St</strong>reet in Griffith, starting on<br />
Good Friday, April 6th & Holy Saturday, April 7th from 5:30-<br />
6:15 p.m. and from Easter <strong>Sunday</strong> through Saturday, April 14th<br />
at 6:00 p.m. This will include (except on Good Friday & Holy<br />
Saturday) <strong>the</strong> Exposition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Blessed Sacrament, Scripture<br />
reading, homily on daily novena, Chaplet <strong>of</strong> Divine Mercy,<br />
Divine Praises and Benediction. Divine Mercy <strong>Sunday</strong> is April<br />
15th starting at 1:30 p.m. with <strong>the</strong> blessing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Divine Mercy<br />
Image and Procession into church, exposition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Blessed<br />
Sacrament, Veneration, examination <strong>of</strong> conscience and<br />
confession from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Info: Call (219) 924-4163.<br />
Benefit Spaghetti Dinner<br />
Team Rosa is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, April<br />
14th at <strong>St</strong>. Joan <strong>of</strong> Arc Congregation Hall in Merrillville from<br />
3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in honor <strong>of</strong> Rosa Cardenas Gregorczyk, who is<br />
battling Metastatic Breast Cancer. Adults-$10, Children-$5.<br />
Carryouts available. Prizes, entertainment. Contact Marisa at<br />
mdjillson@munster.k12.in.us or (219) 924-7865 for more info.<br />
Organ Recital<br />
Ca<strong>the</strong>dral Arts Concert Series presents it’s next performance by<br />
David Troiano, “Greater Alleluias”—Music for Easter<br />
At <strong>the</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>dral <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Holy Angels , 7th Avenue and Tyler<br />
<strong>St</strong>reet in Gary on <strong>Sunday</strong>, April 15, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.<br />
Admission is free. Secured parking. A free-will <strong>of</strong>fering will be<br />
accepted. Refreshment will follow. Info: (219) 882-6079.
<strong>Sunday</strong> Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
1 2 Market Day<br />
Pick-Up — Gym<br />
5:00-6:00 pm<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Parish Life<br />
Conference Room<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Vocations<br />
Commission<br />
Sacristy<br />
Penance Service<br />
7:00 pm<br />
3<br />
9:15 am-6:30 pm<br />
Eucharistic<br />
Adoration<br />
Chapel<br />
1:00 pm<br />
Prayer/Vocations<br />
Chapel<br />
6:00 pm<br />
Divine Mercy Chaplet<br />
Chapel<br />
7:00 pm<br />
RCIA<br />
Meet in Chapel<br />
4<br />
9:30 am<br />
Bible <strong>St</strong>udy<br />
Conference Room<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Spring Fest<br />
Solar Room<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Lenten Evening<br />
Mass<br />
Last Confessions<br />
Before Easter<br />
5<br />
Holy Thursday<br />
10:30 am<br />
Chrism Mass at<br />
Holy Angels<br />
Ca<strong>the</strong>dral<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Mass <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>’s<br />
Supper<br />
6<br />
Good Friday<br />
1:30 pm<br />
Liturgy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>’s<br />
<strong>Passion</strong><br />
7:00 pm<br />
Tenebrae Service<br />
Parish Office<br />
Closed<br />
No School<br />
7<br />
Holy Saturday<br />
2:00 pm<br />
Blessing <strong>of</strong> Easter<br />
Baskets<br />
8:00 pm<br />
Easter Vigil Mass<br />
8<br />
A Happy &<br />
Blessed<br />
Easter<br />
Masses<br />
6:30, 8:00,10:00 am<br />
and<br />
12:00 noon<br />
9<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Blue Army<br />
Chapel<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Peace/Social Justice-<br />
Conference Room<br />
7:30 pm<br />
K <strong>of</strong> C<br />
Solar Room<br />
10<br />
9:15 am-6:30 pm<br />
Eucharistic<br />
Adoration-Chapel<br />
1:00 pm<br />
Prayer/Vocations-<br />
Chapel<br />
6:00 pm<br />
Divine Mercy Chaplet<br />
Chapel<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Baptism Prep Class<br />
Conference Room<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Festival Committee<br />
Solar Room<br />
11<br />
9:30 am<br />
Bible <strong>St</strong>udy<br />
Conference Room<br />
4:30-6:00 pm<br />
Religious Education<br />
Classes<br />
6:30 pm<br />
SVDP<br />
Conference Room<br />
12<br />
4:30-6:00 pm<br />
Religious Ed<br />
Classes<br />
7:00 pm<br />
All Seasons Chorale<br />
<strong>Church</strong><br />
7:00 pm<br />
Catholics Coming<br />
Home<br />
Conference Room<br />
13 14<br />
10:00 am<br />
Oblates<br />
Conference Room<br />
SpringFest<br />
3:00-9:00 pm<br />
Gym<br />
15<br />
8:00 am<br />
Altar & Rosary<br />
Society<br />
Mass &<br />
Breakfast<br />
Cafeteria<br />
16<br />
5:00 pm<br />
Spirituality/Worship-<br />
Conference Room<br />
7:00 pm<br />
STMS Choral Concert<br />
Grades K-3—<strong>Church</strong><br />
7:00 pm<br />
Blue Army-Chapel<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Religious Formation-<br />
Conference Room<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Holy Name—Solar Rm<br />
17<br />
9:15 am-6:30 pm<br />
Eucharistic<br />
Adoration<br />
Chapel<br />
1:00 pm<br />
Prayer/Vocations<br />
Chapel<br />
6:00 pm<br />
Divine Mercy Chaplet<br />
Chapel<br />
7:00 pm<br />
RCIA<br />
Conference Room<br />
18<br />
9:30 am<br />
Bible <strong>St</strong>udy<br />
Conference Room<br />
4:30-6:00 pm<br />
Religious Education<br />
Classes<br />
19<br />
4:30-6:00 pm<br />
Religious Ed<br />
Classes<br />
7:00 pm<br />
All Seasons Chorale<br />
<strong>Church</strong><br />
7:00 pm<br />
Career Networking<br />
Weis Center<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Catholics Coming<br />
Home<br />
Conference Room<br />
20<br />
1:30 pm<br />
STMS Talent<br />
Show—Gym<br />
6:30 pm<br />
4-H<br />
Solar Room<br />
21<br />
9:00 am<br />
Pastoral Council<br />
Conference Room<br />
22<br />
Blood Drive<br />
8:00 am -12:00<br />
Noon<br />
29<br />
8:00 am<br />
Holy Name<br />
Society<br />
Mass &<br />
Breakfast<br />
Solar Room<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Vincent<br />
de Paul<br />
Food Collection<br />
All Masses<br />
23<br />
7:-00 pm<br />
STMS Choral Concert<br />
Grades 4-8—<strong>Church</strong><br />
7:00 pm<br />
Blue Army<br />
Chapel<br />
7:30 pm<br />
K <strong>of</strong> C<br />
Solar Room<br />
30<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Blue Army<br />
Chapel<br />
24<br />
9:15 am-6:30 pm<br />
Eucharistic<br />
Adoration<br />
Chapel<br />
1:00 pm<br />
Prayer/Vocations<br />
Chapel<br />
6:00 pm<br />
Divine Mercy Chaplet<br />
Chapel<br />
7:00 pm<br />
RCIA<br />
Conference Room<br />
25<br />
9:30 am<br />
Bible <strong>St</strong>udy<br />
Conference Room<br />
4:30-6:00 pm<br />
Last Religious<br />
Education Class (except<br />
for Third Grade)<br />
6:30 pm<br />
SVDP<br />
Conference Room<br />
26<br />
4:30-6:00 pm<br />
Last Religious<br />
Education Class (except<br />
for Third Grade)<br />
7:00 pm<br />
All Seasons Chorale<br />
<strong>Church</strong><br />
7:00 pm<br />
Catholics Coming<br />
Home<br />
Conference Room<br />
7:00 pm<br />
K <strong>of</strong> C Squires<br />
Solar Room<br />
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April 2012<br />
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