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WELCOME TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Website: www.stmichaelparish.life May 5, 2019

PARISH OFFICE STAFF Pastor………………………………………..322-4505, ext. 8220 Rev. Martin J Dobrzynski …….. [email protected] Associate Pastor…………………………….322-4505, ext. 8229 Rev. Gregory Bim-Merle…[email protected] Transitional Deacon…………[email protected] Deacon Declan McNicholas……………..322-4505, ext. 8222 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 Mr. Glenn Cantrell…………[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 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

Office Hours: 8:00 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Friday 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 Office Hours: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Thursday or by appointment Phone …….(219)322-3077 Fax…….(219)322-1710

Director of Religious Education Mrs. Marge Swanson…..…[email protected] Administrative Assistant 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 John Companik……………………………………………..Chair Daniel Price……………………...Vice Chair/Parish Life Liaison Lee Ann Egan…………………...Spirituality & Worship Liaison David Gray………………………Peace & Social Justice Liaison Thomas Molnar……………….………………………...At Large Linda Kinzer …………………..Education & Formation Liaison Jim Prasopoulos………………...……………Parish Life Liaison Lynn Schmitt……………………………….Stewardship Liaison Joseph Tomaszewski……………………….Stewardship Liaison Jeffrey Cox……………………………………………..Secretary Rev. Martin Dobrzynski……………………………….…..Pastor Rev. Gregory Bim-Merle……………………….Associate 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 Back to the same old – same old. The gospel relates to us the story of how Peter, James and John and a few others return to their former occupation as fishermen. Their new attempts at this profession remind us of when Jesus first found them fishing three years earlier. Peter wasn’t so successful then, “catching nothing” and he and the others weren’t being successful now. Both times Jesus points them in the right direction. The first time Peter tells Jesus to leave him for he is “a sinful man.” The second time Peter leaps into the water to greet Jesus. Now this is the third time Jesus is recorded in John’s gospel as appearing to the disciples. The first time, He extends His peace, His merciful forgiveness,. The second time He chides Thomas for his unbelief and, in a way, also for the other disciples’ inability to convince Thomas about the Lord’s resurrection. Now all is set for them to live in this new reality, this new life they have been promised. But no, they return to their former occupation as if to say that all these events still did not impress upon them the need for them to be messengers of this “good news.” In this third visitation, Jesus makes it clear to Peter and to us that knowing and enjoying the benefits of our being forgiven and saved cannot be put under a bushel basket. Jesus asks: “Do you love me?” Peter answers all too quickly, “I do.” Jesus then puts a condition on Peter’s answer, “then feed my lambs.” Jesus’ poetic language calls Peter and the other disciples to care for people, all sorts of people. Remember Jesus says earlier that He has many sheep in other folds. Three times Jesus asks Peter - the disciples, “Do you love me?” Each reply of “I do,” is followed by the condition that their love be made real by caring for the sheep. Jesus asks us the same question, “Do you love me?” Our reply “I do” is expected to be backed up by actions. Jesus tells us to feed the sheep and care for the lambs. Jesus tells you and me that we should only dare to answer “I do” if we are going to act upon our statement. Jesus has called us out of darkness into a NEW life. Are we ready to act out of the newness we have been given? Avoiding or excusing myself from acting out of that love we profess for Jesus reveals that we don’t understand what real love is. Now, there are many reasons why a person might consider their response to Jesus’ question to be mainly a “private” one. But, Peter is not given that luxury, and neither are we. Though Peter’s response is borne from his heart, it commits him to action on behalf of Jesus. Not just belief, but acting on his belief and love. Love is not real unless it is supported by concrete action. Love for Jesus and the promise of life eternal that He gives us (although we don’t deserve it) remains a warm feeling but does not prepare us for salvation without concrete action by giving of our treasure as well as our time. Here too, some might reason that because of scandal or disagreement about one or the other precept of the Church that they will not participate in this important way. This too does not solve anything but denies those who need our help that must be given directly in Christ’s name through His Body, the Church. Why must it be done in this way? Because, the world will never know the presence of Christ except through the action of His Body, the Church. This action, which the world must see for its salvation, is both sacramental and charitable; one without the other handicaps the full presence of Christ not just for the world but for the people of God as well. You and I are called to Christ’s work both “in season and out of season.” There have been and will always be forces that seek to dissuade us from being who we are intended to be for the world so that darkness can overcome light. The Catholic Services Appeal is an important and concrete way that we act upon our love for Christ. A BIG THANK YOU to all those who have supported the CSA each year. As you know much of what the CSA provides for are ministries that we as a parish cannot do on our own. Helping to support the many Religious Sisters that taught us in school or cared for us in the hospital is one goal of the CSA. Providing for the education of new priests is another goal. Giving support to our youth in growing their experience of Church and their faith is still a further aim of CSA. I request the help of everyone to reach our CSA goal. The few cannot bear the full burden. If you and I answer “I do” to Jesus’ question, “Do you love me?” It is only logical that we show support for the work of His Church.


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, May 1st, in the Chapel, 1:00-6:00 PM.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Please continue to pray for Erik Vaundry, our Neophyte, who entered the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil through the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist . He is pictured here with his sponsor, Joshua Morgan and Father Marty. Kevin Hernandez and Charles LaCocco have been preparing for Full reception into the

Catholic Faith for over 2 years. They were baptized previously and on May 26th will make a Profession of Faith and receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion at the 9:30 AM Mass.

Marian Devotions at the Our Lady of Lourdes

Shrine

May Intention

We pray for an increase in vocation to the priest-hood and religious life. We also pray for Bishop Donald Hying on his new assignment and we pray that our next Bishop of Gary may be a holy leader for our local church.

DATE TIME 05/05 7:50 PM 05/19 8:05 PM

COME JOIN THE SACRISTANS FOR THE THREE C’S

Come join the Sacristans for Coffee, Cookies, and Cleaning. We meet on Monday’s at 8:30 AM and Friday’s at 1:30 PM. You choose which day you want to come. The more people that come to join us helps us to have our social time sooner. The work isn’t hard. Some examples are: dusting, sweeping, straightening the pew racks and vacuuming. Just come and meet the crew.


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

This week’s Warrior of the Week is Nick Graziani. Nick has been a student at St. Michael School since preschool. He plays soccer, basketball and volleyball and runs track for the Warriors. Nick is also a part of the Student Council and participates in Christmas caroling at the retirement center every year. Nick says, “I love the family feel St. Michael School has. Everyone is friendly to everyone.” Nick will be attending Andrean High School next year. When he leaves SMS, Nick says, “I will miss my friends, teachers and everything about St. Michael’s. Especially the pizza crunchers.” (Nick’s favorite item from the lunch menu.) Nick’s advice to younger students is to start projects the day they’re assigned, not the night before. That’s a good tip! Good luck in your last few weeks of 8th grade, Nick! Submitted by Jen Poskin

Advertisements

In Language Arts, the sixth grade students learned and read about advertisements. As a class, we discussed what types of advertise-ments we see and hear on a regular basis. They learned how advertisements use words and illustrations to help the viewers clarify anything confusing or difficult to understand. They also learned how advertisements often use emotional appeals in their ads and discussed why, or why not, this is fair.

To wrap up our lesson on advertisements, the sixth graders chose groups and created adver-tisements of their own. This project has given the sixth graders an opportunity to be creative, work as a team, speak in front of their peers, and focus on the details.

The sixth grade class had a blast and so did I! Submitted by Megan Mossman


Education and Formation Commission

RADIATE NEWS Congratulations to our RADIATE teens who were awarded The Servant Leadership Award of the Diocese of Gary this past Sunday. The Congregations of the Sisters of Saint Cyril and Methodius honor four individuals each year who demonstrate a lifetime commitment to servant leadership who have excelled in each area of this award's mission: evangelization, education, elder care, and ecumenism. Congratulations to AnnMarie Hemmerling, Haley Knueppel, Adam Sieracki and Grace Richardson.

We are so proud of you, and thank you for serving our community and church.

RADIATE’S Upcoming Events:

May 10th: Game Night, 6:00-8:00 PM in SMS Gym. RADIATE will say good-bye to Fr. Gregory & Deacon Declan with hang-out time, games, & taco bar for dinner. 8th graders invited too! May 19th: The Euchar ist: Why is it a Miracle? 6:00-8:00 PM in St Patrick Hall June 9th: Radiance Society Awards at 9:30 AM Mass June 14th: Annual Picnic on Church grounds, 5:00-8:00 PM (Parents welcome!)

INTERESTED in NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) for November 2019 and were unable to make our INFO Meeting? Please contact Jeannine Quigley at 219-775-5356 for more details.

Sign up for text updates: Enter number 81010 and then text @radiate.

2019/2020 Tuition Assistance Tuition assistance applications for the 2019/2020 school year are open. FACTS Management will continue to provide and process our tuition assistance applications. The applications are online only at the Diocesan website: www.dcgary.org. You can find the application by clicking on the “Schools” tab and then clicking on the blue rectangle labeled “Tuition Assistance Application.” There are no paper applications. Applications should be completed ASAP! Tuition assistance is only open to Catholic families who are registered members of parishes within the Diocese of Gary. You may complete an application if you have children entering grades kindergarten through twelve. Preschool students are not eligible for tuition assistance. There is a $35 fee per family to apply. If you need help with the application, FACTS has an email address, phone number and chat line on the application website for customer service.

May 8th: First Holy Communion Practice, 6:00-8:00 PM May 12th: First Holy Communion, 9:30 & 11:30 AM Masses

May 15th: First Holy Communion Practice, 6:00-8:00 PM May 19th: First Holy Communion, 9:30 & 11:30 AM Masses

First Holy Communion Schedule


Education and Formation Commission Seminar on the

Jewish Faith Tradition Historic Background

and Practices Featuring Rabbi Len Zukrow

Monday, May 20, 2019 7:00 PM in St. Patrick Hall

Hosted by the Adult Education Committee


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

Zbigniew Sochacki, Pam Matonovich, Stephen Weigand, Ed Zurawski, Megan Bugg, Judith Marshall, Tina Serna, Dawn Light, Kenneth Rice, Anita Thomas, Don Smith, Pamela Weber, Diana Donnell, Nancy Greco, Jen-Mei Dorris, Mark Biegel, David Sarros, Evelyn Mathews, Angie Mangione, Richard Fairchild, Edward Eggelrecht, Marie Mosher, Cathy Daigre, Kathleen Lundquist, Andy Manahan, Tommy DeBold, Georgia Sobolewski, Fran Hintz 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.

Welcome the Newly Baptized

Hope Pearl Mills

Aria Grace Dolores Kalmes William James Mills

Last Chance For Mother's Day/Father's Day Mass Cards

The Respect Life Ministry will be selling Mother's Day and Father's Day Mass cards after all Masses this weekend. For $2.00 not only do you get a beautiful card to present to the women and men in your life, but their names will be entered into our Mass book and prayed for at Mass for a year. Masses can be bought for those living and also for the deceased. This is a major fundraiser for our group and allows us to continue our support of those organizations that are helping to promote life throughout the year.

Catholic Bible Study

Bible Study Registration for the Panorama of the New Testament begins next week. This is a great study for those who are new to Bible study and a nice refresher for those who have been studying the Bible for a while.

When: Tuesday nights (June 11th – July 16th, no class July 9th) Time: 7:00-8:30 PM Place: St. Patrick Hall Cost: $20 (due at time of registration)

For more information, please call Linda Hansen (322-1717) or Deacon Ron Pyle (808-3255).

Registration will take place after all Masses except 11:30 AM Mass. There will be registration BEFORE 11:30 AM Mass.

Education and Formation Commission

Blood Pressure, Glucose and Oxygen Level Screenings

The next screenings will take place May 18th & 19th in the east coat room after the 5:00 PM, 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM Masses by the parish nurses.


Peace & Social Justice Commission Check This Program Out

FRANCISCAN SENIOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRESENTED BY: MICHELLE MCALLISTER

Wednesday, May 15th at 7:00 PM St. Patrick Hall

PACE programs offer a full range for individuals who are eligible for nursing home care but would prefer to live as independently as possible by providing truly all-inclusive services. In addition to addressing each participant’s unique medical needs, they also help with the social, emotional and practical challenges that older adults often face. Through interaction with peers, stimulating activities and other supportive services, participants, over the age of 55 years, enjoy a better quality of life.

Sponsored by Health & Spirituality Committee

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. 250 and leave a message. s

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

Thank you from the Knights of Columbus

Thank you to all those who participated in the TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE, to support other-abled children and adult programs through the Knights of Columbus Council 12177.

Look for us at Strack & Van Til next weekend.

Open to All Parishioners Trip to Starve Rock Lodge A Tribute to Kenny Rogers

September 11th Tickets are $95

and include transportation, lunch, show & gratuity.

Departure from St. Michael’s parking lot at 9:30 AM

Return at 5:00 PM Deadline is July 15th

Please call Carol at 219-736-5085 to purchase tickets.


Registration for New Parishioners

The next parish registration will be May 19th after the 7:30 & 9:30 AM Masses. You may also register at the parish office Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. We ask that you have the dates and places of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Marriage for all members of the family. If you have any questions please call Debbie at the parish office 322-4505, ext. 8225.

Congratulations to another committee member. Thank you for participating in the discernment process and to committing in making St. Michael Parish & School a stronger and more vibrant community. Sports Advisory: Amy Curran

Parish Life

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:

May 14th: Sunr ise Greenhouse in Grant Park. Meet in the parking lot at 9:45 AM to carpool. Leaving at 10:00 AM. We will do lunch. No games or book club. May 28th: Gather ing at 10:00 AM Book Club and Games, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM June 11th: Gather ing at 10:00 AM Book Club and Games, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Book Club concludes for the season.

Please watch the bulletin for the Fall Book Club with a change in format.

Just a reminder— all seniors are invited to our group outings. Attendance is not mandatory at the gatherings to go on an outing.

Submitted by Carol Rusich

Fun For Seniors

I am most grateful to those who have responded so generously to the 2019 Catholic Services Appeal. If you have not yet had the opportunity to make your CSA pledge, please return your envelope to the parish office or place it in the offertory basket at Mass next weekend. Thank you for your faithful stewardship and for giving back according to what you have received from God. Together we share in Christ’s work!

Please support the 2019 CSA Campaign!

St. Michael Gardener’s Flower Sale

Order deadline is Sunday, May 12th. Either call Cheryl at 242-2630 to place your order or put your order form in the baskets provided in the gather-ing space. Flowers can be picked up May 18th, 9:00 AM-noon, at the rec-tory garage off of Anna St. Payment is due at time of pickup.


Parish Life

Fun Fest News

St. Michael’s Fun Fest Committee is looking for 2 volunteers that are available Aug. 2nd & 3rd to chair the following committees: 1. Bake Sale 2. Parking If interested please contact Jill Hartog at 219-865-6872

Mindful Chair Exercise

Friday Mornings 9:00-10:00 AM St. Patrick Hall

Cost is $5 per session No Session May 17th

Any questions, please call Ursula Buchnat at 219-741-3276.

Deacon Declan’s Ordination Saturday, June 1st

Cathedral of Holy Angels

Our parish is sponsoring a third bus for Deacon Declan’s Ordination at the Cathedral. This event will take place at 10:30 AM on June 1st. The bus will leave St. Michael church parking lot at 9:00 AM and will return to the parish at 1:00 PM. If you would like to sign up, please call the office at 219-322-4505, ext. 8220 or sign up on the sheet in the gathering space after all Masses.


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


Stewardship & Parish Administration Commission

How can you joyfully share Jesus’ love this week? Perhaps a smile to a stranger, help someone with spring cleaning, or take soup to an elderly person.

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.

SUNDAY MAY 5 Respect Life Mother’s Day Cards Sale After All Masses RCIA 9:30 AM Marian Devotions 7:50 PM

Rosary is said after 7:00 AM Weekday Mass Except Tuesday – after OLPH Devotions MONDAY MAY 6 Centering Prayer 6:00 PM TUESDAY MAY 7 OLPH Devotions After 7:00 AM Mass Labors of Love 10:00 AM Education Commission Meeting 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY MAY 8 Eucharistic Adoration 1:00-6:00 PM First Holy Communion Practice 6:00-8:00 PM School Advisory 6:30 PM THURSDAY MAY 9 Choir/Cantor Practice 7:00 PM FRIDAY MAY 10 Mindful Chair Exercise 9:00 AM Cleaning of the Church 2:00 PM Radiate Game Night 6:00 PM SATURDAY MAY 11 First Saturday Devotions After 8:00 AM Mass Confessions 3:30-4:30 PM

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

April 21, 2019

Adult $16,635.00 EFTs* $4,460.00 Children $223.50 Loose $3,508.29

Total Weekly Offering $24,826.79

Easter Collection

$25,197.00

Good Friday Collection $1,500.00

*Electronic Funds Transfer

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

April 28, 2019

Adult $15,190.45 EFTs* $445.00 Children $69.39 Loose $870.40

Total Weekly Offering $16,575.24

*Electronic Funds Transfer


Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers for their Food Pantry located at our East Chicago office. They are in need of volunteers Monday through Friday during busi-ness hours, for packing bags, stocking, unloading, data entry, completing reports and picking up food from the food bank. If interested, please contact Joanne Pivarnik at [email protected] or 219-844-4883.

’ Are you divorced? Civilly married? Have a blended family? Strengthen and heal those that are marginalized due to marital status. Support blended families that are separated from the sacraments. Fr. Brian Chadwick and Dr. Jean Nanos will have answers for you in support of your life as a Catholic. Please join us on May 13th at 7:00 PM at Giovanni’s Restaurant, 603 Ridge Rd., Munster. Please call 219-923-2952 to register. Beer, wine, and light refreshments/free will offering.

. Join Sister Germaine Hustedde, PHJC, on May 7th for a day program on The Spirituality of Saint Katharina Kasper, foundress of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. This program will take place 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, EDT at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, 9601 Union Road, Plymouth, IN. Check-in is at 8:30 AM. Cost for the retreat is $35 and includes Mass and lunch. Please register at Lindenwood.org by May 1st. For more information, email [email protected] or call (574) 935-1780.

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!

On May 9th, 5:30-6:30 PM, at the St. John/St. Joseph Cemetery-Providence section 1547-167thSt., Hammond, there will be a Celebration of Life, a service for parents and family who mourn the loss of an unborn child.

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STM Career Networking Group will present a seminar on “Aligning Personal Values with Career Opportunities” by Ms. Chandra L. Gary, MAIO, Career Coach and Certified Career Advisor on May 8th, 7:00-8:30 PM, at STM Weis Center, 8635 Calumet Ave., Munster. This is free and available to all who are unemployed, seeking new employment or new to the job market. Any questions, please email [email protected].

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*102 On May 13th, 7:00-8:00 PM, the Carmelite Fathers will be honoring Our Lady of Fatima and praying for our country. Special devotions will be held a the Carmelite Monastery, 1628 Ridge Rd., Munster, beginning with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, benediction, hymns, and an outdoor candlelight procession.

* . St. Thomas More located at 8501 Calumet Ave., Munster will be holding its annual festival, June 19th: 5-11 PM June 20th: 5-11 PM June 21st: 5 PM-12 AM June 22nd: 2 PM-12 AM June 23rd: 1-10 PM Food Music Rides Games Bingo $15,000 Raffle Megapass with unlimited rides, all day, every day is $50. Must be preordered by June 14th. $5 admission charge.

* Take your faith on a journey to the Holy Land on this 8 day experience, Nov. 15th-22nd. Your included destinations are: Tel Aviv, Israel-Jaffa-Caesarea-Megiddo-Nazareth-Bet She’an-Magdala-Sea of galilee-Capernaum-Mount of Beatitudes-Cana-Bethlehem-Jerusalem-Masada-Dead Sea. Mass will be offered throughout the journey. Land prices begin at $1449 per person based on double occupancy. Deposits of $400 per person will reserve your space. Space is very lmited. For further info, please contact Eileen at 860-399-1785 or [email protected].


We Remember . . . We Prepare . . .

SATURDAY MAY 4 5:00 PM Carmella Adducci SUNDAY MAY 5 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 AM Kyle Arnold 9:30 AM Richard Moore Victoria Biernacik Kenneth Broholm 11:30 AM St. Michael Parish MONDAY MAY 6 7:00 AM Departed Souls of the Congregation of Mother of Carmel TUESDAY MAY 7 7:00 AM Eric Anderson WEDNESDAY MAY 8 7:00 AM John Drabik-9th Anniversary Deacon Ed Gatons 8:55 AM Jocelyn Burgess

THURSDAY MAY 9 7:00 AM George Pfotenhauer-5th Aniiversary FRIDAY MAY 10 7:00 AM Robert Ayersman, Sr. SATURDAY MAY 11 8:00 AM Sandy Pyle 5:00 PM Robert & Richard Salach SUNDAY MAY 12 MOTHER’S DAY 7:30 AM All Mothers 9:30 AM All Mothers 11:30 AM All Mothers indicates deceased

T W (Readings for May 12, 2019, Fourth Sunday of Easter)

I. Acts of the Apostles 13:14,43-52 Paul and Barnabas traveled to Antioch where they entered the synagogue to teach. Some Jews became their followers while others expelled them from the town. “So they shook the dust from their feet” and went on to Iconium.

II. Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 The author of Revelation had a vision of a large crowd of people from every nation and race, dressed in white robes and holding palms branches, standing before the Lamb. III. John 10:27-30 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life...No one can take them out of my hand. My Father...is greater than all...The Father ad I are one.”

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 9:40 AM SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION May 5, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 17 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

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