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WELCOME TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Website: www.stmichaelparish.life Page 2 June 24, 2018

Community, Personnel, & On-Going Information PARISH OFFICE STAFF Pastor………………………………………...322-4505, ext. 220 Rev. Martin J Dobrzynski …….. [email protected] Associate Pastor……………………………..322-4505, ext. 229 Rev. Gregory Bim-Merle…[email protected] Permanent Deacon………………………….. 322-4505, ext. 285 Deacon Edwin Gatons…...……[email protected] Permanent Deacon…………………………...322-4505, ext. 284 Deacon Ron Pyle.... .…….…[email protected] Executive Secretary…………………………. 322-4505, ext. 220 Mrs. Michaeline Gargas………[email protected] Communications Coordinator ……………….322-4505, ext. 263 Mr. Patrick Massoels………[email protected] Director of Liturgy & Music…………………322-4505, ext. 227 Miss Debbie Mangione……[email protected] Pastoral Associate…………………………………..322-4505, ext. 241 Mrs. Janice Gatons………..…[email protected] Finance/Accounting Services Manager……...322-4505, ext. 226 Mr. Glenn Cantrell…………[email protected] Campus Facilities Coordinator..……………..……….. 808-1489 Mr. Rick Gilbert………...……[email protected] Administrative Assistant……………………..322-4505, ext. 225 Mrs. Debbie Fotia………………[email protected] Bulletin Editor/Accounting Clerk……………322-4505, ext. 239 Mrs. Rhonda Haddad…………[email protected] Accounting Clerk…………………………….322-4505, ext. 234 Mrs. Fran Hintz…………...….…[email protected] Head Sacristan ……………………………….322-4505, ext. 228 Mrs. Joan Hamnik

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-3:00 PM Monday-Wednesday By appointment on Thursday Phone …….(219)322-3077 Fax…….(219)322-1710

Director of Religious Education Mrs. Marge Swanson…..…[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 HOLY DAY LITURGY Weekdays 7:00 AM See page 15 of the bulletin for Saturday 8:00 AM Holy Day Mass Schedule.

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. 241 to schedule the prep session and/or baptism date. Marriage….The br ide, groom, their parents/grandparents must be active registered members of the parish for at least three years 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. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesdays from 1:00-6:00 PM 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 Linda Hansen……………….…..Education & Formation Liaison Linda Kinzer …………………..Education & Formation Liaison Jim Prasopoulos………………...……………Parish Life Liaison Lynn Schmitt……………………………….Stewardship Liaison Joseph Tomaszewski……………………….Stewardship Liaison Gib Wieser………………….…...Spirituality & Worship Liaison Jeffrey Cox……………………………………………..Secretary Rev. Martin Dobrzynski……………………………….…..Pastor Rev. Gregory Bim-Merle……………………….Associate Pastor Deacon Ed Gatons…………………….……...Permanent Deacon Deacon Ron Pyle……………………………..Permanent Deacon

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


From the Pastor’s Desk

John the Baptist. Today we celebrate the feast of the precursor of our Lord Jesus. Usually the feasts of saints do not take precedence over the primary solemnity of Sunday, which the Church reminds us is a cele-bration of the Lord’s resurrection – EASTER. But some feasts which point to Jesus directly or flow from Him directly do replace a Sunday in Ordinary time. Today’s feast is a case in point. John the Baptist is all about Jesus. He cannot stand on his own and he is clear about that himself, “I am not the one you suppose, He is to come after me and I am not worthy to unfasten the straps of His sandals.” John’s coming is foreshadowed in the first chapter of Jerimiah and in Isaiah chapter 4. Both readings speak of a “servant” who announces good news to the ends of the earth. The Church has long recognized this “servant” to be John, the herald of salvation. In the second reading for the Sunday masses, St. Paul points not to the amazing quality of John’s birth pointed out in Luke’s gospel, but relates something more amazing, the story of John’s complete selflessness. John’s mission is to turn over to the promised Messiah all the attention he has gained, all the converts he has made, all the followers he has gathered. Thus the Baptist’s generosity knows no equal under the sun. As the gospels rush us into and through John’s work and on to his abandonment and death, we cling to the words of Isaiah, who helps us understand the greatness of John the Baptist: “My reward is with the Lord, my recompense is with my God…And I am now made glorious in the sight of the Lord, and my God is now my strength!” (Isaiah 49:4) John’s joy overflowed when he turned everyone over to the Messiah and Lord. His spirit was ready. A fierce light to the nations, John announced the Messiah whose salvation reached to the ends of the earth, right down to us today. Church tradition has found it fitting to set aside a special time to celebrate John, whose seemingly thankless mission slips by us when we first read of him during the Advent of every church year. We are so intent on preparing the way for Jesus during Advent that we tend to bypass John. We need a day just for him, and this is the day. John also gives a challenge; that as we follow Jesus, you and I are called to bring others to Him too. John could be a patron for us as we invite others, many of whom are Catholic in name, to re-consider a true relationship with Jesus’ Body, the 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 Ministers

Marian Devotions at the

Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine

July Intention

For an end to the separation of children from their families at the border and for bipartisan immigration reform that promotes justice, peace, hospitality, and human dignity.

DATE TIME

07/01 8:30 PM

07/15 8:30 PM

07/29 8:15 PM

Come and see. Are you searching for a church to call your own? Do you struggle with questions about life, death, suffering, hope, love, God? Please call 322-4505, ext. 241 for information on exploring these and other topics of faith. Also, invited are those who have never been baptized, baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradi-tion, or baptized in the Catholic faith and never received the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation and are over the age of 7, to seek information regarding this process.

RCIA

Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

YOU are needed as a Prayer Warrior to help St. Michael the Archangel fight for good. Adoration is on Wednesdays from 1:00-6:00 PM in the Chapel.

God Bless You!

October 21-24 Nativity of Our Savior-Portage


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, Vocations Ministry, RADIATE Youth Ministry, Bible Study

Warrior of the Week

This week’s Warrior of the Week is Nathan Pederson. Nathan has been a student at St. Michael School since 5th grade. He played soccer and basketball for the Warriors, and also plays baseball. Nathan says his favorite thing about SMS is that it feels like a family. Nathan will be attending Andrean High School in the fall, and he says he will miss his friends and some teachers from SMS. His advice for younger students is to enjoy it while it lasts, and pay attention in class. Congratulations on your graduation, Nathan!

St. Michael School Is Accepting New Students Come see what SMS has to offer your child.

Please visit our website at www.stmichaelparish.life and see if a Catholic Education is right for your family.

Our dedicated staff services students in Preschool through 8th grade.

We are accepting new family registrations Monday-Friday, 8:00-3:00 PM.

Please call the school at 322-4531 for more information.

Band Members Rewarded for Hard Work

St. Michael's School Band had their traditional end of year band party to reward the kids for a job well done throughout the school year. It was held at Zig E's Funland in St. John on May 23rd. There was mini golfing, go carts, arcade and bungee jumping. Their music director, Mr. Pawlak, even joined in the fun and golfed with them. Our talented musicians get to perform twice during the school

year for St. Michael School students as well as St. John the Evangelist School, plus Christmas and Spring Evening Concerts for family and friends. We were blessed with beautiful weather for this fun event and we look forward to another great year of music this fall! Article & photos submitted by Maria Dahn

Used Uniform Sale July 28th & 29th After All Masses


Education and Formation Commission

Faith Formation

Reminder

Summer hours for Faith Formation are as follows: Monday-Wednesday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Thursday by appointment only Friday-closed Please Note: The office will be closed the whole month of July. If you need to register your child for Faith Formation classes, you must make an appointment. There will be a $25 late fee after June 30th.

Marge Swanson, Director of Religious Education 322-3077

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

Peace & Social Justice Commission

Evelyn Mathews, Beth Anne Brown, Megan Bugg, David Sarros, Jen-Mei Dorris, David Goldasic, Bill Haynes, Donna Velez, Cathy Hansen, Gayle Dybel, Henry and Patricia Lyza, Don Smith, Pamela Weber, Jackie Verdeyen, Diana Donnell 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. 220 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 do all that is within our power to help in the healing done through our Lord, Je-sus Christ. the Chapel. In praying for a sick person, we show our solidarity with that person and we re-mind ourselves to do all that is within our power to help in the healing done through our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Please remember that the names of parishioners and non-parishioners who are still in need of our prayers after the 4 week period of time of being in the bulletin are placed in our Book of Intentions in the Chapel. It is updated weekly.

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

Blood Pressure, Glucose and Oxygen

Level Screenings

Screenings will take place July 21st & 22nd in the east coat room after the 5:00 PM, 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM Masses by the parish nurses.

We are here to assist anyone with temporary help. If you know someone from Dyer, Schererville 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.

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Peace & Social Justice Commission

Feed the Needy Please

Donate! The Good Samaritans’ pantry is in immediate need of food, personal care and household items to see us through to our next food drive on Thanksgiving Day. There are also donation

envelopes on the rack in the gathering space should you prefer a monetary donation. As always, we so appreciate your kindness and gen-erous hearts.

Thank you.

jelly/jam canned meat canned fruit spaghetti-o’s mac & cheese dish detergent laundry detergent personal care items

Save the Date Rebuilding Hope Mission Team Partnering with United Way for

at Campagna Academy August 10th

Please contact Mike Macki at [email protected] if you are interested in helping.

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

TAKING STEPS TO END HOMELESSNESS

SOJOURNER TRUTH HOUSE

Needs Your Support

• Make a donation to Sojourner Truth House, place it in an envelope, and put it in the collection basket between now and June 30th.

• Make a contribution online at www.walkforsth.org/stmichaels_schererville.

St. Michael presents

at Ciao Bella, Schererville July 26th, August 9th & 23rd

For those 40+

and

at Region Ale, Schererville August 9th, 16th & 23rd

For those 21-40

Come and explore the Catholic faith, enjoy lively conversation and refreshments and good company.


Parish Life


Parish Life Work on our church continues to progress and the fruits of our labors and your incredi-ble generosity are starting to show. Not only have bricks been replaced and the repairs on the bell tower begun, we have also seen the beginnings of an amazing transfor-mation in the new stonework on the upper level of the church. In addition to the work on the church, ground has been broken for our new digital sign. In the coming weeks, look for big changes along Route 30 as our old sign disappears and we step firmly into the 21st century with a beautiful brick founda-

tion holding up our new signage. Keep an eye on the bulletin and the website for more updates throughout the summer. Article & photos submitted by Patrick Massoels

SENIOR GEMS

Come and Join the Fun!

Games, Good Company, Laughter and More

Upcoming Schedule: June 26th: Meeting at 10:00 AM and Games at 11:00 AM July 10th: Meeting 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM July 24th: Games and Fellowship 10:00 AM-12:00 PM August 14th: Navy Pier Outing. Details to follow in future bulletins.

Guide Book Information/Database System Needs Updating Please Call ASAP

We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book & Directory for the church. This book will contain everything pertinent to our church: the various ministries, organizations, committees, activities, functions and events plus a complete directory of all members. This means we also need to update our database with any changes, additions, or deletions that may have occurred in YOUR family over the past year.

Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Are all of your children still at home and are they all included in your membership record? Do you NOT want your record published? . Please contact the parish office at 322-4505, ext. 225 by June 29th of any corrections or if you do not want your information published. Thanks for your help!

Bulletin Change

Due to the upcoming holiday of Independence Day, the bulletin

articles for July 8th are due Wednesday, June 27th, by noon.


Parish Life St. Michael’s FUN FEST needs YOU!

Drop this form in the collection basket or at the parish office.

NAME: _________________________________ PHONE:___________________

EMAIL:______________________________________________________

T-SHIRT SIZE (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) Shirts will be ordered 7/15.

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

Please contact: Jill Hartog at 219-865-6872 ([email protected]) or Lynn Schmitt at 219-322-6025 ([email protected])

Pre-Festival Needs _____ Electrical Set Up: Monday, July 30 – Thursday, Aug 2 at 6:00 PM _____ Grounds Set Up: Tuesday, July 31 – Thursday, Aug 2 at 6:00 PM _____ Bake Sale Set Up: Friday Morning, Aug. 3 or Saturday, Aug 4 at 10:00 AM _____ Final Fest Set Up: Thursday, Aug. 2 at 6:00 PM

To work the following on either night: Beer Garden contact Chris Rak @ 219-545-7861 (must have pouring license) Gambling contact Tim Kapitan @ 219-712-9221 (must be 18 yrs. of age)

Friday, August 3 (Please circle all shifts you are willing to work) _____ Mega Raffle: (must be 18 yrs. of age) 5:00-8:00 or 8:00–11:00 PM _____ Bingo: (must be 18 yrs. of age) 6:00 – 8:00 or 8:00-10:00 PM _____ Game Booth: 5:00–7:30 or 7:30-10:00 PM _____ Pull Tabs (must be 18 yrs. of age) 5:00-7:30 or 7:30–10:00 _____ Stand-by Volunteer: (go where needed) 5:00–7:30 or 7:30–10:00 PM _____ Grounds Clean-up: 7:00–9:00 or 9:00–11:00 PM

Saturday, August 4 (Please circle all shifts you are willing to work) _____ Grounds Set Up/Clean Up: 8:00 – 10:00 AM _____ Mega Raffle: (must be 18 yrs. of age) 5:00-8:00 or 8:00-11:00 PM _____ Bingo: (must be 18 yrs. of age) 6:00–8:00 or 8:00-10:00 PM _____ Game Booth: 5:00–7:30 or 7:30-10:00 PM _____ Pull Tabs (must be 18 yrs. of age) 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 _____ Grounds Clean-up: 7:00–9:00 or 9:00–11:00 PM

Sunday, August 5 _____ Take Down: grounds starting at 9:00 AM _____ Clean Hall: starting at 9:00 AM


Parish Life

Capital Campaign Totals as of June 15, 2018

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$2,535,352.16 Amount collected

$3,400,000.00 Amount needed to repair church

$3,197,871.96 Amount pledged

Future Pledges

Amount collected

Pledges to date


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

Calling All St. Michael Parishioners!

Are you interested in joining a new event this summer? Looking for a chance to unload some treasures in your garage or make a new name for some custom wears? Sign up for the First St. Michael Parish Garage Sale. Rent a space in our soccer field for $40 and sell your items. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 21st, and join in our own little flea market. Sign up your space by calling the parish office or look for the signup sheet in the Gathering Space in the coming weeks.

*We must have at least 20 sign-ups for the event. Sign up no later than July 15th. In the event of inclement weather, the event will not be rescheduled. All joining in the sale are responsible for their own space and the sale/disposal of their own items. Times will be provided.* Article submitted by Patrick Massoels

Registration for New Parishioners

The next parish registration will be July 15th 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. 225.

Changing Your Address

If you will be moving, we ask that you contact the parish office at your earliest convenience to inform us of your new address and phone number. If you will be leaving the parish and do not wish to be included in future mailings, please let us know that as well. Thank you in advance for being good stewards.

Parish Life

Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Stewardship: A Way of Life

RIGHT NOW! The feast of John the Baptist’s birth is probably not high on your list of annual celebrations. Maybe it should be! John was singled out by God for a unique role in our salvation. According to the Gospel accounts, the circumstances of his conception and birth were unusual, and his name was God given, not chosen by his parents. And, as we know, John was also the cousin of Jesus and leapt in recognition of Him even while both were in their mothers’ wombs. John is often called the “preparer of the way” because he is a bridge between the faith history of the Jews and a new reality that was about to begin with Jesus. John, we are told, prepared for his mission in the desert, away from dis-traction, until curious people heard about him and followed him to see what he was up to. John did not disappoint them. He began to preach, saying now is the time for people to repent of their sinful lives and be washed clean. God’s promises were about to be fulfilled. The Lord is here, right now, John pro-claimed, and He will pour out the power of the Holy Spirit on you. People asked him what they must do. John did not tell them to go to the synagogue and say the right prayers; he told them to behave with jus-tice and compassion (Luke 3:10–14). It is so easy for us not to hear the urgency of John’s message about the coming Messiah— the one John calls mightier than himself (see Luke 3:16)— because we have heard the story before. The urgency, however, is meant for us! We have been baptized, we can repent of our sins, and we have to change how we live, right now, today. Copyright (c) 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.


Stewardship & Parish Administration Commission

Seek out an example from your life that "nothing is impossible with God.” Then share it with someone.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

June 17, 2018

Adult $16,132.25 EFTs* $3,195.00 Children $42.30 Loose $620.00 Education $2,005.00

Total Weekly Offering $21,994.55

Catholic Charities Collection

$4,952.84

*Electronic Funds Transfer

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

Kenneth Bohling, Patrick Cusick, Don Doffin, David Jarzombek, Hal Slager, Joe Townsend,

Dr. Ed Udani, Donna Velez

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

SUNDAY JUNE 24 RCIA 9:30 AM

The Rosary is said after 7:00 AM Weekday Mass Except Tuesday – after OLPH Devotions

MONDAY JUNE 25 Centering Prayer 6:00 PM

TUESDAY JUNE 26 OLPH Devotions 7:30 AM GEMS 10:00 AM Bible Study 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY JUNE 27 Eucharistic Adoration 1:00-6:00 PM

THURSDAY JUNE 28 Choir/Cantor Practice 7:00 PM Grief Support 7:00 PM

FRIDAY JUNE 29 Cleaning of Church 2:00 PM

SATURDAY JUNE 30 Confessions 3:30-4:30 PM


Diocesan Life Information *denotes new or updated article

*WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND Don’t miss out on the upcoming marriage enrichment on August 10th-12th that star ts with a pr ivate weekend experience and never ends! For more information and to apply, visit wwme-chicagoland.org.

BISHOP NOLL EVENTS

STEM Summer Camp for Kids Bishop Noll is hosting a STEM Summer Camp for Kids that will take place July 9th-27th, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. To sign up, download the registration form at bishop-noll.org or stop by the main office of the school. Please call 932-9058 or visit bishopnoll.org for more information. Registration deadline is June 28th. Golf Outing The annual Bishop Noll Institute Golf Invitational will take place July 16th at Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft St., Merrillville. All proceeds will benefit BNI students! Price is $200 per golfer and includes lunch, golf and cart, dinner and cocktails. Young Noll alums (2008-2018 grads) can attend for only $100! A dinner only option is available for $50. Bishop Noll White Sox Night Bishop Noll Institute students, alumni, families, and friends are invited to celebrate Bishop Noll Night with Bishop Hying at the Chicago White Sox game on Aug. 1st. The game star ts at 7:10 PM against the Kansas City Royals. Tickets in a reserved section are $25 each. Optional school bus transportation (no food, drinks) is available to and from Bishop Noll for an addi-tional $10 per person.

For more information on these events, please visit bishopnoll.org or contact Juli Sandoval at [email protected] or (219) 932-9058, ext. 1005.

20TH ANNUAL BEER GARDEN FESTIVAL Our Lady of Grace Church, 3025 Highway Ave., Highland, invites you to its 20th Annual Beer Garden Festival from June 29th-July 4th. Beer Garden opens 6:00 PM-Midnight. Serving beer on tap, wine coolers, pop/water, baked goods, & food. Food Vendor: Big Frank’s Sausage (Burgers, Hotdogs, and other delicious menu items). Lic. #145947

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING 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 meeting is June 24th at Franciscan St. Margaret Hospital in Dyer in the Blessed Mother Conference room located at the west entrance at 2:00 PM. For more information, please contact St. Michael parish-ioners, James and Pat Koeling at 365-3898 or call toll-free 1-888-303-0180.

*ROCKOPELLI MUSIC FEST Free Music Fest to benefit local charities on July 7th, 2:00-10:00 PM, at the Main Square Park in Highland. Music for all ages! Perfect for the entire family.

LOCAL BANDS * LOCAL FOOD LOCAL BEER * LOCAL CHARITIES

*BISHOP HYING’S BIRTHDAY BASH!

August 14th is Bishop Hying’s Bir thday Bash at U.S. Steel Yard, home of the Gary South Shore Rail-Cats. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.catholicfuture.org. Tickets range from $10-$40. Children under three are free. Proceeds benefit Bishop Hying’s Mercy Fund.

SLOVAK DAY Come and celebrate Slovak Day on July 15th. Starting with a Catholic Mass at Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine at 10:30 AM, followed by ethnic food, drink, a cash raffle and dancing. We are excited to welcome from Windsor Canada the Domovina Dancers to showcase some of the traditional Slovak dances. Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine is located at 5755 Pennsylvania St., Merrillville. For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/SlovakDayCelebration or contact Betty Yurechko at 795-1518.

*RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND Retrouvaille is a program designed to help struggling marriages regain their health. For more information on this Sept 21st-23rd weekend in Portage, please contact the registration team at 708-802-1830 or [email protected] or visit the website: helpourmarriage.org.


We Remember . . . We Prepare . . .

SATURDAY JUNE 23 5:00 PM Sandy Pyle

SUNDAY JUNE 24 NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST 7:30 AM Ed & Sue Stanish 9:30 AM Intentions of Father’s Day Cards Roman & Adeline Barlog & Gregory Barlog Arthur Janowski 11:30 AM St. Michael Parish

MONDAY JUNE 25 7:00 AM Sandy Pyle

TUESDAY JUNE 26 7:00 AM Deacon Jack Krol

WEDNESDAY JUNE 27 7:00 AM Walter Bohling Tim Emch

THURSDAY JUNE 28 7:00 AM Beverly Mullaney

FRIDAY JUNE 29 7:00 AM Jim Cyborski

SATURDAY JUNE 30 8:00 AM William Fayta 2:00 PM Wedding-Miguel Palacio & Jocelin Mendez 5:00 PM Dave Krivickas

SUNDAY JULY 1 7:30 AM St. Michael Parish 9:30 AM Carol Jakubowicz John & Helen Sandor Richard Moore 11:30 AM Frank Breski, Sr., Frank Breski, Jr., & Valerie Breski

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THE WORD (Readings for July 1, 2018, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

I. Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24 God did not make death and does not delight when life is destroyed. All creatures of the world are wholesome. Through the devil’s envy, death entered the world.

II. 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Paul the apostle wrote that the Corinthians have been given much by the

Lord. They should give to others in need as others give to them in their own need.

III. Mark 5:21-43 When Jesus was on His way to heal Jairus’ daughter, a woman touched His cloak and was healed of her sickness. Jesus told the woman, “Daughter, your faith has saved you.”

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 220 - front office receptionist Ext 239 - 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 10:30 AM SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION June 24, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 17 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

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