st. michael the archangel catholic community

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WELCOME TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Community, Personnel, & On-Going Information
PARISH OFFICE STAFF SATURDAY LITURGY SUNDAY LITURGY
Pastor………………………………………...322-4505, ext. 220 Vigil: 5:00 PM 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 AM
Rev. Martin J Dobrzynski …….. [email protected] DAILY LITURGY HOLY DAY LITURGY
Associate Pastor……………………………..322-4505, ext. 229 Weekdays 7:00 AM See page 15 of the bulletin for
Rev. Gregory Bim-Merle…[email protected] Saturday 8:00 AM Holy Day Mass Schedule.
Permanent Deacon………………………….. 322-4505, ext. 285
Deacon Edwin Gatons…...……[email protected]
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
Permanent Deacon…………………………...322-4505, ext. 286
Sacrament of Penance...Saturday 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Deacon Jack Krol………………[email protected]
Baptisms...First time parents at St. Michael must attend a
Permanent Deacon…………………………...322-4505, ext. 284
Baptism Prep session before the baptism date can be scheduled.
Deacon Ron Pyle.... .…….…[email protected]
Please call Janice at 322-4505, ext. 241 to schedule the prep
Executive Secretary…………………………. 322-4505, ext. 220
session and/or baptism date.
Mrs. Michaeline Gargas………[email protected]
Marriage….The bride, groom, their parents/grandparents
Communications Coordinator ……………….322-4505, ext. 263
must be active registered members of the parish for at least two
Mr. Patrick Massoels………[email protected]
years prior to reserving a date for the wedding. The diocese
Director of Liturgy & Music…………………322-4505, ext. 227
requires that arrangements must be made at least six months in
Miss Debbie Mangione……[email protected]
advance of the wedding date in order for the proper personal,
Pastoral Associate…………………………………..322-4505, ext. 241
spiritual and liturgical preparations of the couple to be
Mrs. Janice Gatons………..…[email protected]
completed.
Finance/Accounting Services Manager……...322-4505, ext. 226
Sacrament of the Sick...Please call the office until 4:00 PM.
Mr. Glenn Cantrell…………[email protected]
After 4:00 PM, please call 322-6623 Monday-Friday and
Campus Facilities Coordinator..……………..……….. 808-1489
anytime on the weekend.
Mr. Rick Gilbert………...……[email protected]
Anointing of the Sick is celebrated on the third Saturday of each
Administrative Assistant……………………..322-4505, ext. 225
month at the 8:00 AM Mass in the chapel.
Mrs. Debbie Fotia………………[email protected]
Bulletin Editor/Accounting Clerk……………322-4505, ext. 239 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Mrs. Rhonda Haddad…………[email protected] Wednesdays from 1:00-6:00 PM in the chapel.
Accounting Clerk…………………………….322-4505, ext. 234 BULLETIN DEADLINE:
Mrs. Fran Hintz…………...….…[email protected] Monday prior to the Sunday printing 12:00 PM (Noon).
Head Sacristan ……………………………….322-4505, ext. 228 H olidays have exceptions. Please submit potential bulletin
Mrs. Joan Hamnik articles by email to [email protected] or in print
P ARISH OFFICE HOURS form to the office or by fax to 322-4508.

Office Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday and
by appointment PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Phone:……………...[phone] Fax………[phone] John Companik……………………………………………..Chair
Email………………[email protected] Daniel Price……………………...Vice Chair/Parish Life Liaison
Website…………….www.stmichaelparish.life Lee Ann Egan…………………...Spirituality & Worship Liaison
David Gray………………………Peace & Social Justice Liaison
ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL
Linda Hansen……………….…..Education & Formation Liaison
Office Hours: 8:00 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Friday
Linda Kinzer …………………..Education & Formation Liaison
Phone……[phone] Fax……..[phone]
Alice Lewinski…………………..Peace & Social Justice Liaison
Website……………….www.stmichaelparish.life/school
Jim Prasopoulos………………...……………Parish Life Liaison
Principal
Lynn Schmitt……………………………….Stewardship Liaison
Miss Colleen Kennedy……[email protected]
Joseph Tomaszewski……………………….Stewardship Liaison
School Executive Assistant
Gib Wieser………………….…...Spirituality & Worship Liaison
Mrs. Karen Rapacz…………[email protected]
Jeffrey Cox……………………………………………..Secretary

FAITH FORMATION Rev. Martin Dobrzynski……………………………….…..Pastor

Office Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday Rev. Gregory Bim-Merle……………………….Associate Pastor
12:00-8:00 PM Tuesday & Wednesday Deacon Ed Gatons…………………….……...Permanent Deacon
11:00 AM-4:00 PM Thursday Deacon Jack Krol…………………………….Permanent Deacon
By appointment on Friday Deacon Ron Pyle……………………………..Permanent Deacon
Phone …….[phone] Fax…….[phone]

Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Marge Swanson…..…[email protected]

Traditional Classes…Tuesday or Wednesday 6:00 PM-7:30 PM St. Michael Parish
Good Shepherd Classes….Tuesday 6:00 PM-7:30 PM 1 E. Wilhelm St.
Schererville, IN
Sunday Family Classes…..Once a month 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
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From the Pastor’s Desk
Sunday – The Day that Keeps On Giving! In 1998 and in 2013, I was privileged to be in the Holy
Land. On our pilgrimage we went to the biblical town to Capernaum and stood in that very synagogue we
read about in today’s gospel. Now a ruin, that place still echoed the astonishment of those assembled there
on the day that Jesus came to teach and heal. I’m sure those people present for the events of the gospel
went away not only amazed but energized as well.

But what happened the next day, the day after the Sabbath? There is always the next day. That’s Monday
for us. Sunday, our day of worship, the Sabbath of the New Covenant, is meant to be a time for you and me
to step back and reflect on the work of God in our lives throughout the past week.

Some calendars want to put Sunday as the last day of the week. But the deep symbolism in remembering
that Sunday is the first day of the week helps us to understand that our faith is not a left-over but the
beginning point of all we do. Sunday, the first day of the week,
requires of us a different kind of work. A work that does not
directly put an extra dollar in the pocket or satisfy our own personal
desires; but one that is invaluable if you or I want to know the joy
and peace that money and ceaseless activity cannot bring.

Spending some quality time resting with God can pay off big during
the remainder of the week. It is on Monday and the days following
that you and I need the benefits of the nourishing rest that Sunday
can afford. Even if I have to do some work or if you are on a shift,
Sunday can still be honored as time for you and God to spend
together. Say an extra prayer or take some time during lunch to read
a little scripture. Try to be very conscious of your connection to
God and God’s connection with you and act out of that knowledge
when dealing with other people.

Jesus was able to both teach and heal on the Sabbath. The teaching is expected but the healing is a work,
and work was forbidden on the Sabbath of the Old Law. Yet Jesus, who brings the fulfillment of the Old
Law, can work this work because it draws Him and the people closer to God and God’s healing peace. We
too can engage in this kind of work, a good work for others. Visiting the sick and the homebound is
certainly one of the best ways to bring Jesus’ love to fellow parishioners, family and friends. This kind of
work does not exhaust me or you but is energizing. When the Holy Spirit works through us, we are the
better for it.
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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,
Ministers of Care Meeting Deer Creek Ministers
As Lent approaches we look at the homebound
and how we can help them through our minis-
try. On February 6th at 7:00 PM in the SE
meeting room of St. Patrick Hall, we will
DO YOU ENJOY SINGING?
discuss what our ministry involves during this
season of Lent and arrange for our homebound DO YOU PLAY A MUSICAL
to receive their Lenten reflection books and
INSTRUMENT?
our schedule for ashes for Ash Wednesday.

Please call Janice at 322-4505, ext. 241 if you
CONSIDER JOINING OUR
cannot attend.
ST. MICHAEL
Old Palms Needed MUSIC MINISTRY

Please place old palms in baskets located by all
Practice:
entrances of the church including the chapel

Children’s Choir: Tuesdays 3:15-4:00 PM
door. Please help us by remov-
(Second-Fourth Grade)
ing any staples, rubber bands,

etc. and cutting the palms into Adult Choir: Thursdays 7:00-8:00/ 8:30 PM
4 or 6 inch strips. (Middle School and up)

Bell Choir: Fridays 5:00-6:00 PM
Thank you and God bless you!
The Bible and the Virgin Mary

Based on works of Presented by
Dr. Scott Hahn Matthew Leonard Little Black and Purple
Lenten Season
Reflection Books
for Adults and Children
Available for Purchase
February 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th
Wednesdays, February 21st–May 16th
After All Masses
in St. Patrick Hall

A donation of $1.00 each is
Sign-Ups: Jan. 27th-28th, Feb. 3rd-4th
appreciated. Adult and
After Vigil Mass & All children books are available in
English only. Reflections in the
Sunday Masses
Lenten Season Books begin on
February 11th and go through
Cost: $20 (due at time of sign-up)
April 1st.
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Spirituality and Worship Commission
Liturgical Ministers
Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults
Morning of Reflection

On Sunday, January 21st, Erik Vaundry was
Saturday, February 17th
accepted into the Order of Catechumens
within the Rite of Christian Initiation of
8:00 AM Mass in Chapel
Adults. Please keep Erik in your prayers as
After Mass in St. Patrick Hall he journeys toward his Baptism at Easter of
2019.
to Noon
Please call 322-4505, ext. 241 for more infor-
mation. The Rite of Christian Initiation of
Nancy Marcheschi, MPS
Adults (RCIA) is the process for those

who are over the age of 8, baptized in another
Graziano Marcheschi, MA, D.Min.
faith tradition, non-baptized, or only baptized
will be the Guest Speakers in the Catholic faith and wish to complete
their Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism,

Confirmation, and Eucharist.
Coffee and Donuts Available
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

This week’s Warrior of the Week is Ava
Warrior of the Week
Slivko. Ava has been a student at St. Michael
School since kindergarten. She plays basket-
ball and volleyball and runs track and cross
country for the Warriors. Outside of school,
Ava says, “I play tennis and I love to ‘just
dance.’ Sometimes I work with my dad in
movies. I also volunteer at an animal shelter.”
Ava’s favorite thing about SMS is all of her
friends, and she says she will miss all of her
friends when she leaves because they will all
go to different schools. Ava’s advice to
younger students is to be nice to everybody
and to enjoy their time at SMS. Good luck in
your future, Ava!
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Education and Formation Commission
continued
Fourth Graders Teach Others About the Love of Reading Through Acting
The 4th grade class at St. Michael School held a class play for the school, parents, family and Fr. Marty and
Fr. Gregory on January 16th in the school gym. Our play was “Sir Bookworm.”
The short little play was about a modern day girl in 2018 who thought books were
no longer needed in a technology based world she lives in. She was arguing with
the bookworms that reading is a waste of time. The girl gets so bored with what
is said, she falls asleep. The characters of the books come off the shelves to
defend themselves that reading is still cool in 2018. The class did a great job and
worked hard during this little Reader’s Theatre. Reader’s Theatre helps
improve reading fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension while incorporat-
ing drama, art and movement into the learning process. It was a fun way to take
a different approach into our school curriculum. The students and I will
always have this memory of our fourth grade play.
Article submitted by Mrs. Lynn Fisher
Photos by Mr. Patrick Massoels
SMS Open House

Last weekend, St. Michael School opened their doors for their annual Open House and Spaghetti Lunch.
The day began with the students participating in the 11:30 AM Mass as the lectures, cantors, and choir.
And when it was all said and done, the students thanked the church for all its support this year and invited
everyone across the street. Families, both new and old, joined in the fun for the Spaghetti Lunch and
Scholastic Book Fair. New families toured the classrooms, looking at school projects and seeing just how
technology plays a role at SMS. Father Marty and Father Gregory walked the halls among the teachers, all
with smiles on their faces as they greeted parents and children alike. It was a wonderful afternoon of
community, food and friendship.

The next St. Michael School Open House will be February 25th from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. All are
welcome to take part in the Pancake Breakfast and fun!
Article and photos submitted by Patrick Massoels
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Education and Formation Commission
RADIATE: Join Us Tonight

RADIATE invites all high school students to join us tonight in St. Patrick Hall, 6:00-8:00 PM, to discuss

love and acceptance of others. It will be a fun-filled night with food, music, games, discussion and
Christian fellowship. If you have not experienced a RADIATE gathering, come check us out. We have
students from Lake Central High School, Andrean,
Mt. Carmel, Marian, Bishop Noll and Crown Point High School. Lifelong
friendships are guaranteed.

Stop wondering what Radiate is and join us tonight. It just might change your
life. At the least you will be sure to make great friends.

Be sure to sign up for our texts for the most updated info so you won’t miss out!
Text “@radiate” to 81010.

Upcoming Events:

Jan 28th: Love & Acceptance of Others, 6:00-8:00 PM in St. Patrick Hall.
Feb. 4th: Come to Mass at 11:30 AM and stay for an exciting gathering afterwards,
12:30-3:00 PM in St. Patrick Hall.

Apr: 14th: RADIATE invites the NWI youth groups to Dance. More info to follow.

Questions? Please contact Jeannine Quigley (Adult) at 775-5356, [email protected], or
Grace Richardson (teen) at 276-9903.
FORMED, “Netflix” for Catholics
Faith
To access, you just need to follow these instructions:

♦ Website https://formed.org

Formation
♦ Click on “enter code” to get started
♦ New screen: enter access code: (Code is case sensitive)
2Z668F
January/ February Calendar
♦ Click on Next; put in information needed to register
(Please make sure you write down your password for
Jan. 28th: Family Session 9:30-11:00 AM
future reference)
Jan. 30th/31st: No Classes-Winter Break
♦ Password must include 8 characters and include
Feb. 6th: Good Shepherd/Traditional Classes

numbers and a special character, example: stmichael5!
6:00-7:30 PM
♦ Check in box of terms and agreement and click on
Feb. 7th: Traditional Classes 6:00-7:30 PM
Create Account
Feb. 10th: First Reconciliation 10:30 AM
♦ Watch short video or click on Start Now (bottom of the
Feb. 11th: Family Session 9:30-11:00 AM
page)
Feb. 13th: Good Shepherd/Traditional Classes
♦ Use guide on the site to view a program, etc.
6:00-7:30 PM
♦ You may use “Topic” heading for something specific,
Feb. 14th: Traditional Classes 6:00-6:45 PM
just enter your topic
Ash Wednesday Mass 7:00 PM
♦ Enter or click on a symbol and you are good to go
Feb. 20th: Good Shepherd/Traditional Classes
You must register through their website prior to using the
6:00-7:30 PM
mobile app on your phone or tablet. Next time you want to
Feb. 21st: Traditional Classes 6:00-7:30 PM
visit the site just go to the site, click on Login in the Right
Feb. 27th: Good Shepherd/Traditional Classes
Hand upper corner and you should be set to go. If you have
6:00-7:30 PM
any questions, please call 322-4505, ext. 226 (Patrick) or
Feb. 28th: Traditional Classes 6:00-7:30 PM
ext. 241 (Janice) during the hours of 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.
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Peace & Social Justice Commission
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
Welcome the Newly Baptized
For Those Who Have Died…

Helen Skertich
Emilia Sarah Jimenez

Life has changed, not ended
Donna Velez, Donna Cistaro, Tina Serna, Noah Ramirez, Glenna Goldasic, Patti
Mendoza, Monica Snyder, Deacon Ed Gatons, Wally Gargas, Joseph Butynski,
Charlotte Rubino, Bill Haynes, Pamela Matonovich, Jean Sanchez, Leo Bassetto, Bill
Haynes Jen-Mei Dorris, David Sarros, David Goldasic, Phil Krivickas, Zbigniew
Sochacki, William Kotinek, Megan Bugg, Beth Anne Brown, Evelyn Mathews, Deacon
Jack Krol, Tammy Bougher, Debbie Kaminski, Michael Suty 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 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.

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.
Thank You
We are here to assist any-
On behalf of Donna Gospodrek, Presi-
one with temporary help.
dent, the volunteers of the Answer for
If you know someone
Pregnancy Aid, Inc. would like to
s
from Dyer, Schererville
express their sincerest gratitude in your participation
or St. John who could use
of the Baby Bottle Boomerang Program in October
help with their NIPSCO
of 2017. The funds raised through this program help
bill, rent, or groceries, please have that person in
us to carry on our mission: To provide loving
need (due to privacy act) call 322-4505, ext.
support and basic needs to those facing crisis
250 and leave a message.
pregnancies. Through your generous donations,
St. Michael raised $3,079.10 for the center.
Last Chance to Register for Bereavement Sessions

Sessions run on Thursday evenings, February 1st-March 15th, at 7:00 PM in the SW meeting
room of St. Patrick Hall. Please call Janice at 322-4505, ext. 241 by January 29th to register
for these free sessions.
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Peace & Social Justice Commission
With Much Appreciation, the Good Samaritans
Wish to Say Thanks
for Making Our Christmas Season So Wonderful

Our Ministry provided twenty families with complete Christmas dinners
along with items from Santa.
Many contributed to this effort and we wish to take this opportunity to
acknowledge their kindness.

Thank you to Chief Joe Kruzan and the Schererville Fire Department.
They donated one half of the food they collected from their appeal, to our Ministry.
Thank you to the two families that donated hams for our Christmas baskets.
Thank you to the individuals who contacted our Ministry, so that they may help a family in need.
Thank you to Cub Scout Pack #504, who helped with the distribution of our Christmas Baskets.
Guided by their Den mom, Cassie Anderson, leaders Jason Stengel and Dave Gulick,
these boys worked alongside our ministry.
They also donated gifts for our families and the scouts were a great help.
We appreciate their efforts and enthusiasm!

To our wonderful St. Michael Parish Family, who so generously donated close to $3000.00 toward our
Trim a Tree Appeal along with the many items donated through the yellow ribbon project.
Your overwhelming support of our ministry allows us to continue servicing those in need.
Finally, a very sincere and special thank you to Harriet & Ed Pankewicz, who have led our ministry for
many years and have recently decided to take a break.
Their dedication and efforts helped us grow as a group and become stronger within our parish community.
We wish them good health, peace and happiness.

The Good Samaritans wish you a blessed and gentle 2018, our hearts are filled with gratitude.
THANK YOU!! Submitted by Sue Cohen
St. Michael Parish Health Fair
February 25th ~ 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM ~ St. Patrick Hall
Everyone is Welcome
Many informational tables regarding various aspects of health.

Blood Pressure Screening Oxygen Level Screening

Glucose Screening Pulse Oximetry
Cataract Screening Vision Screening HEALTHCHEK AVAILABLE

Glaucoma Screening Many other Lipid Panel
Lab Tests Metabolic Panel
Sign up with Healthchek at 219-322-7041 are Complete Blood Count
or use the on-line appointment calendar at available ONLY $40.00
www.healthchek.net

Sponsored by Health & Spirituality Committee and Parish Nurses
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Parish Life
Commission Members: Welcoming Ministry, Holy Name
Society, Knights of Columbus, Festival Committee,
Comforting Chefs, Senior GEMS, Boy Scouts of America
Bulletin Schedule Change
Registration for New Parishioners
Bulletin articles for the Feb. 11th bulletin are due

Parish registration is this Sunday, January 28th,
Feb. 1st by 3:00 PM.
after the 7:30 & 9:30 AM Masses. You may also
register at the parish office Monday through Friday
Senior GEMS
between the hours of 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. We ask
that you have the dates and places of Baptism, First All seniors over the age of 50 are invited to
Communion, Confirmation and Marriage for all attend our meetings and
members of the family. If you have any questions outings. You do not
please call Debbie at the parish office 322-4505, have to attend the
ext. 225. meetings to go to the
outings.

Upcoming Events:
Feb. 13th: No Meeting. Fat Tuesday
Celebration, 12:00-2:00 PM with refresh-
ments, bingo, cards, fun and fellowship.
Feb. 28th: Steel Magnolias at Theatre in
the Center, Munster, 2:00 PM. Meet in the
lobby at 1:30 PM.
Feb. 27th: Meeting at 10:00 AM in St.

Patrick Hall.
Enjoying a Yummy Breakfast

Last weekend, the Knights of Columbus
hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast in St.
Patrick Hall. It was a wonderful and very
successful morning. Many families came
flooding into the hall to enjoy the delicious
food and accompanying community. We
thank all for attending and helping give
back to the K of C. Proceeds will go on to
fund a wide range of charitable events that
would not be possible without all of you.
Article and photo submitted by Patrick Massoels
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