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WELCOME TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

JULY 28, 2019 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Website: www.stmichaelparish.life July 28, 2019

PARISH OFFICE STAFF Pastor………………………………………..322-4505, ext. 8220 Rev. Martin J Dobrzynski …….. [email protected] Permanent Deacon………………………….322-4505, ext. 8284 Deacon Ron Pyle.... .…….…[email protected] Executive Secretary…………………………322-4505, ext. 8220 Mrs. Michaeline Gargas………[email protected] Director of Liturgy & Music………………..322-4505, ext. 8227 Miss Debbie Mangione……[email protected] Pastoral Associate………………………………….322-4505, ext. 8241 Mrs. Janice Gatons………..…[email protected] Finance/Accounting Services Manager…….322-4505, ext. 8226 Mrs. Jesica Cherry.…………[email protected] Campus Facilities Coordinator..……………322-4505, ext. 8232 Mr. Rick Gilbert………...……[email protected] Administrative Assistant……………………322-4505, ext. 8225 Mrs. Debbie Fotia………………[email protected] Bulletin Editor/Clerical Assistant…………..322-4505, ext. 8239 Mrs. Rhonda Haddad…………[email protected] Accounting Clerk…………………………...322-4505, ext. 8234 Mrs. Fran Hintz…………...….…[email protected] Communications Coordinator………….…...322-4505, ext. 8263 Mr. Steven Koontz……….…[email protected] Interim Sacristan ………...…………………322-4505, ext. 8228 Mrs. Loretta DePrez…………[email protected]

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Office Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday and by appointment Phone:……………...(219)322-4505 Fax………(219)322-4508 Email………………[email protected] Website…………….www.stmichaelparish.life

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL

Summer Office Hours: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Monday-Thursday Office closed on Fridays Phone……(219)322-4531 Fax……..(219)322-1710 Website……………….www.stmichaelparish.life/school Principal Miss Colleen Kennedy………[email protected] School Executive Assistant Mrs. Karen Rapacz…………[email protected]

FAITH FORMATION Summer Office Hours: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Monday - Tuesday or by appointment Office will be closed until Aug. 1 Phone …….(219)322-3077 Fax…….(219)322-1710

Director of Religious Education Miss Jessica Yoder Mrs. Mary Jo [email protected]

Traditional Classes…Tuesday or Wednesday 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Good Shepherd Classes….Tuesday 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Sunday Family Classes…..Once a month 9:30 AM-11:00 AM

SATURDAY LITURGY SUNDAY LITURGY Vigil: 5:00 PM 7:30, 9:30 11:30 AM DAILY LITURGY HOLYDAY LITURGY Weekdays 7:00 AM See page 15 of the bulletin for Saturday 8:00 AM Holy Day Mass Schedule.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesdays from 1:00-6:00 PM in the chapel.

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Sacrament of Penance...Saturday 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Baptisms...Fir st time parents at St. Michael must attend a Baptism Prep session before the baptism date can be scheduled. Please call Janice at 322-4505, ext. 8241 to schedule the prep session and/or baptism date. Marriage….The bride, groom, their parents/grandparents must be active registered members of the parish for at least one year prior to reserving a date for the wedding. The diocese requires that arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of the wedding date in order for the proper personal, spiritual and liturgical preparations of the couple to be completed. Sacrament of the Sick...Please call the office until 4:00 PM. After 4:00 PM, please call 322-6623 Monday-Friday and anytime on the weekend. Anointing of the Sick is celebrated on the third Saturday of each month at the 8:00 AM Mass in the chapel.

BULLETIN DEADLINE Monday prior to the Sunday printing 12:00 PM (Noon). Holidays have exceptions. Please submit potential bulletin articles by email to [email protected] or in print form to the office or by fax to 322-4508. PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Daniel Price……………………...Vice Chair/Parish Life Liaison Lee Ann Egan…………………...Spirituality & Worship Liaison Barbara Anderson………………………………………At Large Kathleen Lakatos……………………………………….At Large Thomas Molnar……………….………………………...At Large Cynthia Morley…………………………………………At Large Devin Sanders…...……………………………………...At Large Jack Velazquez………………………………………….At Large John Zaborske…………………………………………..At Large Linda Kinzer …………………...Education & Formation Liaison James Prasopoulos………………...…………Parish Life Liaison Lynn Schmitt……………………………….Stewardship Liaison Joseph Tomaszewski……………………….Stewardship Liaison Jeffrey Cox……………………………………………..Secretary Rev. Martin Dobrzynski……………………………….…..Pastor Deacon Ron Pyle……………………………..Permanent Deacon

Community, Personnel, & On-Going Information

St. Michael Parish 1 E. Wilhelm St. Schererville, IN 46375


From the Pastor’s Desk God expects honesty, not politeness! Most of our relationships with others are grounded in some degree of polite behavior. A certain amount of politeness towards others maintains healthy boundaries. Polite boundaries keep us from revealing our true self to just anyone. Yet, all of us have the need to be accepted for who we are — our foibles and our strengths. That is why we seek out close friendships with people we trust. In such friendships we can express ourselves with little inhibition, trusting that the friend will not leave us. On the other side of the coin, we act as a sounding board for our friends as they express themselves trusting that we will still stick by them. This same sort of openness is what Abraham has with God when he openly challenges God not to destroy all the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. The great sin of Sodom and Gomorrah was their lack of hospitality. The people of these cities abused their guests thus breaking the sacred code of hospitality. Abraham exercised this sacred code in last week’s reading when he entertained the three angels. This week Abraham argues with God like two people who really care for each other and yet still disagree. Abraham pushes God, not with fear in his voice, but with confidence that God will not destroy him for his stance. This is the great faith that is credited to Abraham. It is said that a polite Christian is always disappointed in God. Politeness is good for most of our relationships but not our relationship with God. Our faith is truly exercised when we really speak to God as a friend. Sometimes we have good things to share in prayer; sometimes we have grief. Polite Christians are afraid to argue with God for fear of rousing God’s anger or wrath. Friendships that last are not built on fear but on trust. If you have a bone to pick with God, pick it! God is big enough to listen to your anger or disappointment. Remember though, that friendship is a two-way street. God will challenge you too.


Spirituality and Worship Commission Commission Members: Director of Liturgy, Art & Environment, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality, Lectors, Music, Sacristan, Altar Servers, Cross Bearers, Prayer Ministry, RCIA, Ministers of Care, Deer Creek/Clarendale Ministers

Eucharistic Adoration, July 31st, in the Chapel, 1:00-6:00 PM.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process by which one becomes Christian, calls those people who have not been baptized, are of another faith tradition or have only received the Sacrament of Baptism to prepare to enter fully into the Catholic Faith. For infor-mation regarding the Rite of Initiation process, please call Janice at 322-4505, ext. 8241.

Marian Devotions at the Our Lady of

Lourdes Shrine

July Intention

We pray that God will send us a Bishop who is filled with great zeal, holiness, and love for the Gospel to be our shepherd here in the Diocese of Gary.

DATE TIME 07/28 8:15 PM

Education and Formation Commission Commission Members: Director of Religious Education, School Principal, Sport/School Advisory Board/HSA Representatives, Marriage Prep, Baptismal Prep, Adult Catholic Education, RADIATE Youth Ministry, Bible Study

Save the Date

Bible Study: Women in the Old Testament Monday Nights September 9th-November 18th

Registration: August 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th Questions?

Please call Linda at 322-1717 or Deacon Ron at 808-3255.

CHANGE IN SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 3RD ONLY

CONFESSIONS 2:30-3:30 PM

MASS 4:00 PM

Join the Sacristans for cleaning, coffee

and cookies Mondays at 8:30 AM Fridays at 1:30 PM


Education and Formation Commission

July 15-Aug. 1: Packet Pick Up & Used Uniform Sale Aug. 1: Packet Information Due Aug. 8: Tuition and Book Fees Due Welcome Back Night for Parents 6:00-8:00 PM in the Gym Aug. 12: Preschool Orientation 9:00 AM 4/5 year olds 10:00 AM 3/4 year olds

Aug. 19: HSA Ice Cream Social 4:30-6:00 PM in the Gym Aug. 21: First Day of School K-8 Aug. 26: First Day of School Preschool Aug. 29: Middle School Team Meeting with Parents in St. Patrick Hall 6:00 PM Mandatory Sports Meeting for Parents of 5th-8th Grade 7:00 PM

Sms school calendar for july & august

Used

Uniform Sale Going on at the School

Science is Fun

To help students to understand organ systems, cells, bones, muscles, joints and soil factors, we offered them the opportunity to participate in various dissections and fun activities in the science classroom. Some of those activities included:

Dissection of frog: Our 8th-grade class had the amazing opportunity to perform a frog dissection.

This was my favorite activity we did in Science class this year. I learned a lot, and it was so much fun. I hope other classes will be able to enjoy this interesting experience. I couldn’t have done it without Sr. Serene. -Nena Karr

To be honest the frog dissection was the best thing that we did in this class all year. It was actually really interesting and cool. I’ve never dissected something before and seeing another organism's body and how it worked is truly incredible. It was a wonderful experience and it was so fun to be able to learn all this new information. We also learned many skills with leadership and teamwork. -Catalina Vallejo

Dissection of the plant stem, leaves, and flowers: By doing this, students learned about the two categories of plants: Dicot and Monocot, flower parts and also about the structure of cells and its arrangements.

Chicken Leg Dissection: This dissection helped the students to learn about tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints.

Soil Analysis: It helped them to analyze the Biotic (soil organisms) and the abiotic factors in the soil. Submitted by Sr. Serene



Theology Uncorked, our gathering of individuals 40 and up who meet to explore their faith is back. Appetizers and a complimentary glass of wine (beverage) will be available from 6:30 to 7:00 PM prior to each presentation. Both sessions will be at Gamba Ristorante, Merrillville. There will be only two sessions this summer. Space is limited to 50 per talk, so we urge you to reserve your space ASAP.

August 6th: Fr . David Simonetti speaking on “Letting Yourself Go and Finding Your Deepest Purpose.” Signups for this session will take place after all Masses this weekend and August 3rd, 4th.

August 21st: Fr . Kevin Huber on “The Logic of Being Catholic.” Sign-ups for this session will be held after all Masses this weekend and August 3rd, 4th, 10th,11th.

St. Michael’s Presents

You are invited to Radiate HS Youth Ministry’s fundraiser!

WHEN: Aug. 11th A er 9:30 & 11:30 AM Masses

WHERE: St. Michael Church grounds

COST: Free-will dona on



Something BIG is about to happen... Are you ready for our

ILLUMINATE Weekend? An over-nighter filled with

Fun, Food, Faith, Friendships Sat, August 10 - Sun, August 11

You will Feel WELCOMED, Be MOVED, and

Feel SUPPORTED

Text/call: 219-775-5356 (Mrs. Jeannine Quigley) To reserve your spot by August 1st

Par cipa on Waiver found on: www.stmichaelparish.life

(Check the “Ministry Page” under “RADIATE”)

$25 par cipa on fee (includes food & supplies)

Here’s the lineup of activities: Aug. 10th 1:00-3:00 PM Service Project: Clean up St. Michael’s grounds • Go home to shower & pack • 5:00 PM – Meet at Mass • Stay night with Radiate Teens in school gym • Pizza party • Be ready for a night filled with fun activities! Aug 11th morning: • Hot Breakfast & Snacks • Car Wash Fundraiser after 9:30 & 11:30am Mass

NOTE: Cleaning up Grounds & Car Wash count as

Service Hours – Bring your form for us to sign!

What is Radiate?

Going into our seventh year, Radiate is a welcoming place for high schoolers where you continue to develop a relationship with our Lord. You will have fun while enriching your faith with our Radiate teen-planned gatherings using music, games, small and large group discussions, teen-chosen topics, and guest speakers which will help you to foster and grow in your faith individually and communally. From friendships to service projects to praying, we ask you to JOIN US!


For Those Who Have Died…

Gloria Smokvina

Life has changed, not ended

Commission Members: Ministry of Consolation and Hope, Good Samaritans, Pastoral Care, Respect Life, Health & Spirituality Committee, Parish Nurse Ministry, Rebuilding Hope Mission Team, Labors of Love

Peace & Social Justice Commission

Evelyn Mathews, David Sarros, Mark Biegel, Jen-Mei Dorris, Diana Donnell, Pam Weber, Tina Serna, Judith Marshall, Megan Bugg, Angie Mangione, Stephen Weigand, Zbigniew Sochacki, Beth Ann Brown, Marie Mosher, Arnold Camp, Kathleen Lundquist, Pam Weber, George Niebling, Kristin Finley, Philip Mullaney, Carol Smialek, Nick Barone, Tim Hazard and all those in need of the healing touch of God.

Life is precious; handle with prayer.

Placing the name of a loved one or yourself in the bulletin Prayer List can be done through Michaeline or Debbie at 322-4505, ext. 8220 in the parish office. The names are placed in the bulletin for a period of four weeks after which time they are either removed or placed in the Book of Intentions in the Chapel. In praying for a sick person, we show our solidarity with that person and we remind ourselves to do all that is within our power to help in the healing done through our Lord, Jesus Christ.

St. Michael’s parishioners are in bold, italic print.



Peace & Social Justice Commission

We are here to assist anyone with temporary help. If you know someone from Schererville, Dyer, or St. John who could use help with their NIPSCO bill, rent, or groceries, please have that person in need (due to privacy act) call 322-4505, ext. 8250 and leave a message.

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Our food pantry is getting a little low and is in need of the following items:

Mashed potatoes Pork & beans Baked beans Canned fruit Jelly Pasta sides Rice sides Hamburger helper Cereal Personal care items Cleaning products

Crochet? Sew? Why not use your talent to serve Our

Lord's people?

Here, within St. Michael's Labors of Love Ministry, we do just that! We create items for those that are homeless, those in senior facilities, women who choose life and most recently those experiencing the tragedy of miscarriage. If your heart has been touched and you are moved to help us bring the Love of Christ to those who are in need, please join with us in any of the aspects that we offer. If you are unable to join us at meetings, no worries! We have some members who crochet/sew and drop off their items when they're completed. We ask that you prayerfully consider using your God-given talents to aid us in touching the hearts of our brothers and sisters. Call Kathy at 322-5436 if you have any questions.

LABORS

of

LOVE

Spiritual Adoption Program

Please remember to pray daily for your Spiritually Adopted baby and the baby’s mother and father. During your earthly life, this spiritually adopted child of yours will be known only to God but in the world to come it is hoped you will meet the child whose life was spared by your prayers and spend happiness with them. “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.”

Prayer of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen


Parish Life Commission Members: Welcoming Ministry, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, Festival Committee, Comforting Chefs, Senior GEMS, Boy Scouts of America

St Michael’s Book Club will resume on September 24th, 11 AM-12 PM

with the book, Two Steps Forward by Sharon Garlough Brown. Please note the date change from Sept. 10th to Sept. 24th. On that date, the pre-ordered books will be passed out and money ($14.50 last year’s price) collected along with some discussion and review. If interested in joining for some lively discussions, please call Peg Kolarik at 219-322-1886 by Aug. 31st to be put on the list for ordering. Otherwise you can bring your own copy or kindle book. Other details of exact amount, meeting place, and “new” discussion format can be explained also. This is open to all parishioners. Submitted by Peggy Kolarik

St. Michael’s Book Club

Mindful Chair Exercise No session on Aug. 2nd.

Sessions resume on Aug. 9th.

All those 50+ are invited to join us on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 10:00 AM in St. Patrick Hall for some fun and conversation.

Upcoming Schedule:

Aug. 13th: Gather ing at 10:00 AM Valparaiso Farmer’s Market and Lunch, leave St. Michael’s parking lot at 11:00 AM Aug. 27th: Fellowship and Games, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Sept. 11th: Tribute to Kenny Rogers at Starve Rock Lodge Oct. 22nd: Shr ine of Chr ist’s Passion Nov. 13th: Veteran’s Program at the Valparaiso Opera House, cost is $11. Deadline for reservations is Aug. 15th. Dec. 18th: Chr istmas Cabaret at Valparaiso Opera House, cost is $11.00. Deadline for reservations is Aug. 15th.

To reserve tickets for any of these events, please call Carol at 219-738-5085.

Just a reminder— all seniors are invited to our group outings. Attendance is not mandatory at the gatherings to go on an outing. Any questions, please call Carol at 219-738-5085. Submitted by Carol Rusich

Peace & Social Justice Commission Looking for Volunteers

Can You Help?

Rebuilding Hope Mission Team will par tner with United Way of Lake County at Campagna Academy in Schererville on

Friday, August 9th. We will be repair ing walls in the IDD classrooms at the Campagna Center , the building with the green roof on the far north side of the campus, 9:00 AM– 2:30 PM. Lunch will be provided. If you wish to participate in this or other events that St. Michael’s Rebuilding Hope Mission Team participates, please contact Mike Macki at [email protected] or Jim Koeling at [email protected] or call the parish office at 322-4505. Submitted by Jim Koeling

Fun For Seniors

The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to

the soul than their simplicity might suggest."

— St. Thomas More


Parish Life

Early bird drawing winners will be posted in next week’s bulletin.

Lafayette Tent will be

setting up on July 29th.

There will be no access to

the south parking lot

by the soccer field and

some of the northeast

parking lot until after the

Fun Fest.

Buy a Raffle Ticket After All Sunday Masses

$100,000 Mega Raffle Drawing Aug. 3rd starting at 10:00 PM

License #150011

1st Prize: $50,000 2nd Prize: $10,000 3rd Prize: $5,000 4th Prize: $4,000 5th Prize: $3,000 6th Prize: $2,500 7th Prize: $2,000

8th Prize: $1,500 9th Prize: $1,000 10th Prize: $750 11th Prize: $750 12th-16th Prize : $500 17th-?Prize: $200

Fun Fest Mission

Statement

The Fun Fest is a social event bringing communities together to connect our past with our present and our future with family friendly entertainment to make money needed to fund the ministries of the parish. An added benefit is exposing St. Michael Church and School to the larger community in a welcoming way.

CHANGE IN SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 3RD ONLY

CONFESSIONS 2:30-3:30 PM

MASS 4:00 PM


St. Michael’s FUN FEST needs YOU! Drop this form in the collection basket or at the parish office.

Name: _______________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________

Email:________________________________________________________

FORMS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE

***Students: Don’t miss this opportunity for needed service hours***

Contact: Jill Hartog 219-865-6872 ([email protected]) Lynn Schmitt 219-322-6025 ([email protected])

Thank you for your support!

Pre-Festival Needs _____ Electrical Set Up: Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1 at 6:00 PM _____ Grounds Set Up: Tuesday, July 30 – Thursday, August 1 at 6:00 PM _____ Final Fest Set Up: Thursday, August 1 at 6:00 PM

To work the following on either night: Gambling contact Tim Kapitan @ 219-712-9221 (must be 21yrs. of age)

Friday, August 2 (Please circle all shifts you are willing to work) _____ Mega Raffle: (must be 18yrs. of age) 5:00 - 8:00 or 8:00 – 11:00 PM _____ Pull Tabs (must be 18yrs. of age) 5:00 – 7:30 or 7:30 – 10:00 PM _____ Bingo: (1 shift only & must be 18yrs. of age) 5:30 - 10:00 PM _____ Kid’s Game Booth: 5:00 – 7:30 or 7:30 - 10:00 PM _____ Bake Sale: 5:00 - 7:30 or 7:30 - 10:00 PM _____ Stand-by Volunteer: (go where needed) 5:00 – 7:30 or 7:30 – 10:00 PM _____ Parking Crew: 4:30 – 6:30 or 6:30 - 8:30 PM _____ Grounds Clean-up: 7:00 – 9:00 or 9:00 – 11:00 PM

Saturday, August 3 (Please circle all shifts you are willing to work) _____ Grounds Set Up / Clean Up: 8:00 – 10:00 AM _____ Mega Raffle: (must be 18yrs. of age) 5:00 - 8:00 or 8:00 – 11:00 PM _____ Pull Tabs (must be 18yrs. of age) 5:00 – 7:30 or 7:30 – 10:00 PM _____ Bingo: (1 shift only & must be 18yrs. of age) 5:00 – 10:00 PM _____ Kid’s Game Booth: 5:00 – 7:30 or 7:30 - 10:00 PM _____ Bake Sale: 5:00 – 7:30 or 7:30 - 10:00 PM _____ Stand-by Volunteer: (go where needed) 5:00 – 7:30 or 7:30 – 10:00 PM _____ Parking Crew: 4:30 – 6:30 or 6:30 - 8:30 PM _____ Grounds Clean-up: 7:00 – 9:00 or 9:00 – 11:00 PM

Sunday, August 4 _____ Take Down: grounds starting at 9:00 AM _____ Clean Hall: starting at 9:00 AM


Stewardship & Parish Administration Commission Commission Members: Finance Council, Gardener Ministry, Education Foundation, Cemetery Committee

Pray the Lord’s Prayer with someone this week and share with that person who in your life you need to forgive.

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Please consider supporting our education endeavors at St. Michael Parish through the

St. Michael Education Foundation with a Memorial Donation.

Your gift will be listed here and acknowledged to the family or individual you memorialize.

Living Memorial - Anniversary Memorial - Deceased Memorial

Directors of the Foundation Rev. Martin J. Dobrzynski, Pastor

Colleen Kennedy, Principal Glenn Cantrell, Treasurer Dr. Ed Udani, Secretary

Kenneth Bohling, Patrick Cusick, Don Doffin, Julie Hudec, Hal Slager, Joe Townsend,

Donna Velez

Look for us on the website: www.stmichaelparish.life.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

July 21, 2019

Adult $14,749.00 EFTs* $4,590.00 Children $11.35 Loose $1,140.15

Total Weekly Offering $20,490.50

*Electronic Funds Transfer

SUNDAY JULY 28 Mega Raffle Ticket Sales After All Masses Theology Uncorked Sign Ups After All Masses RCIA 9:30 AM Marian Devotions 8:15 PM Rosary is said after 7:00 AM Weekday Mass Except Tuesday-after OLPH Devotions MONDAY JULY 29 School Packet Pick Up/Used Uniform Sale 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Cleaning of the Church 8:30 AM Centering Prayer 6:00 PM TUESDAY JULY 30 OLPH Devotions After 7:00 AM Mass School Packet Pick Up/Used Uniform Sale 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Ministers of Care 10:00 AM Radiate Night 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY JULY 31 School Packet Pick Up/ Used Uniform Sale 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration 1:00 –6:00 PM THURSDAY AUGUST 1 School Packet Pick Up/ Used Uniform Sale 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Choir/Cantor Practice 7:00 PM FRIDAY AUGUST 2 No Mindful Chair Exercise Cleaning of the Church 1:30 PM FunFest 5:00-11:30 PM SATURDAY AUGUST 3 First Saturday Devotions After 8:00 AM Mass Confessions 2:30-3:30 PM Vigil Mass 4:00 PM Theology Uncorked Sign Ups After Vigil Mass FunFest 5:00-11:30 PM


Diocesan Life Information *denotes new or updated article

This support group encompasses Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Cancer, stroke or other adult care respon-sibilities and is open to family and friends looking for compassion and information sharing. The next meet-ing is July 28th at Franciscan St. Margaret Hospital in Dyer in the Blessed Mother Conference room lo-cated at the west entrance at 2:00 PM. For more information, please contact St. Michael parishioners, James and Pat Koeling at 365-3898 or call toll-free 1-888-303-0180. Care giving may be one of the most important roles you will undertake in your lifetime.

Don’t miss out on the upcoming enrichment for married couples and religious on August 9th-11th at the W ynd-ham Garden Hotel in Elk Grove Village, IL. The enrichment begins with a private weekend experience including 11 presentations about practical tools for growing in loving relationships, and provides ongoing enrichments after the weekend from the Worldwide Marriage Encounter community. For information on applying, please go to wwme-chicagoland.org and say YES TODAY, to God’s call to love one another!

’ Mark your calendars for August 6th for Bishop Hying’s Birthday Bash & Farewell Celebration at U.S. Steel Yard, home of the Gary Southshore Railcats. Tickets will be available for purchase online at www.catholicfuture.org. There are three options: $10/game; $30 for game + BBQ; $45 for game + BBQ + beer/wine wristband. All proceeds benefit the Mercy Fund to benefit works of mercy in the Diocese of Gary. All are welcome to join Bishop Hying at a special Mass at the ball park at 5:00 PM otherwise gates open at 6:00 PM.

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St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Whiting, is hosting an Iconography Workshop on Aug. 6th-11th, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, led by Raymond Vincent, an accomplished iconographer from California. The total cost is $275 which includes boards and painting material. Please register at www.stmarywhiting.org. Deadline for registration is July 26th. For more information, please contact Fr. Andrew Summerson at 219-659-0277.

Bishop Noll invites you to join them for Bishop Noll White Sox Night the evening of July 31st. Be in your seats by 6:50 PM to enjoy the BNI choir singing the night's Star Spangled Banner. Tickets cost $30.02 (includes taxes) and will be sold online at whitesox.com/bni only. Seating in the Noll section is limited so it is recommended to buy your tickets early.

STM Career Networking Group is hosting a seminar, “Making a Positive Impression with Your (Future) Employer” presented by Matthew Lambert and Jill Knight of People’s Bank on Aug. 14th, 7:00-8:30 PM, at STM Weis Center, 8635 Calumet Ave., Munster. This is free and open to all those who are unemployed, new to the job market or want to change careers.

Free Concert Event

At The Shrine of Christ’s Passion August 3rd Doors open at 2:00 PM Featuring: PJ Anderson and his band

from Nashville, TN Performing at 7:30 PM

Great Praise & Worship Bands from: Faith Church 3:00 PM Living Stones Church 4:30 PM St. John the Evangelist 6:00 PM

A Night of Inspiring Music and Prayer

FOOD MUSIC FELLOWSHIP

*NOLL CLASS OF 1979 The Noll Class of 1979 is planning our 40th reunion on the Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend this year (Aug. 30 & 31). Please contact Cy Rangel at (312) 550-1267 or [email protected].

* All Bishop Noll alumni and current families are invited to attend Bishop Noll Day at the Theatre at the Center in Munster and enjoy a performance of “Over the Tavern.” Attendees may choose from the 3:00 PM or 7:30 PM showings on Aug. 10th. Tickets purchased through Noll are $45 and benefit Noll’s Ignite & Inspire campaign. Tickets will be sold at the Bishop Noll main office, 1519 Hoffman St. in Hammond, during summer business hours: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. For more information, visit bishopnoll.org.


We Remember . . . We Prepare . . .

SATURDAY JULY 27 5:00 PM August & Josephine Dravet SUNDAY JULY 28 7:30 AM Thomas Kolbus 9:30 AM Richard Moore Mr. Jan Biernacik Mary Lepley 11:30 AM St. Michael Parish MONDAY JULY 29 7:00 AM Marilyn Morenz TUESDAY JULY 30 7:00 AM Frank Klamczynski WEDNESDAY JULY 31 7:00 AM Julius Gordon

THURSDAY AUGUST 1 7:00 AM Doug DePrez FRIDAY AUGUST 2 7:00 AM Charles E. Revenew Florence Revenew-13th Anniversary Philip Bruno SATURDAY AUGUST 3 8:00 AM Arthur Janowski 4:00 PM Robert Keyl SUNDAY AUGUST 4 7:30 AM Robert Ayersman, Sr. Donald Bohling Sandra Pyle 9:30 AM Kyle Arnold 11:30 AM St. Michael Parish indicates deceased

T W (Readings for August 4, 2019, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

I. Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23 “All things are vanity!” Some people have labored skillfully a whole lifetime, but the fruits of their labor go to others who did nothing. What good comes from hard work? Everything is vanity.

II. Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Since you now belong to Christ, set your heart on things above rather than on things of earth. For in Christ there is not Greek or Jew, slave or free person. “Christ is all and in all.”

III. Luke 12:13-21 Jesus told a parable about the rich man who stored up all his wealth in order to eat, drink and be merry. God told him, “You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you.” In this way Jesus encouraged people to grow rich, not for themselves, but in God’s sight.

Dear Parish Members, Our Sunday bulletin is a primary way we use to communicate with you. The parish does not pay for the bul-letin printing because of the generosity of our advertisers-many of which are our own parish members. Most are members of our local community. Please support our advertisers with your patronage. Let the business owner know that you appreciate their support of our parish through their advertising in the bulletin.

A strong and vibrant parish is good for our community and a strong business community is good for our parish.

If you would like to advertise in our bulletin, please call Barbara at 219-427-4803.

The Parish Website Visit our website, www.stmichaelparish.life for up-to-date information on upcoming events, St. Michael Catholic School, St. Michael Cemetery, photo gallery, information on all of our ministries/committees, and St. Patrick Hall and our adjacent meeting rooms.


INFORMATION PAGE FOR J.S. PALUCH CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Michael the Archangel 1 W. Wilhelm Street Schererville, IN 46375 PHONE 219-322-4505 Ext 8220 - front office receptionist Ext 8239 - bulletin editor CONTACT PERSON Rhonda Haddad, bulletin editor EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] SOFTWARE Microsoft® Publisher 2013 Adobe® Acrobat® 7.0 Standard Windows 7 PRINTER Canon iR3225 PCL6 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 10:10 AM SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION July 28, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 17 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

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