Saint Ann of the Dunes - Beverly Shores, Indiana 46301-0727 - May 25 - May 26, 2019 - VOLUME XIX - Bulletin #21 Saint Ann of the Dunes - Beverly Shores, Indiana 46301-0727 - May 25 - May 26, 2019 - VOLUME XIX - Bulletin #21

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS NEWS FROM OUR PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND BLESSING OF TRUCK DRIVERS ANNUAL HAITI COLLECTION On Sunday, June 9th at Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine (The Salvatorian Fathers), 5755 Pennsylvania St. – Merrillville. Thank you so much for your generosity to our annual Haiti collection last weekend. We are so very grateful for the tremendous Contact information -219-884-0714. There will be a Mass in the Polish language at 12 pm, followed by blessing of trucks and response. Donations are still coming this week but we will be sure to let everyone know the total next weekend. drivers (rain or shine) at approximately 1 pm. A cafeteria-style Polish meal will be served in the Millennium Hall afterwards; ATTENTION GRADUATES menu items and prices vary. Due to space and parking limitations, it is requested that only semi-truck tractor units be brought On Sunday, June 9th, during the 10 am Mass, the St Ann’s community will honor our students who have graduated from High to the shrine for the blessing (no trailers, please). School, College or Graduate School this year. This is a special time for these students and we would like to recognize their CURRENT WEEK NOTRE DAME SPORTS NIGHT 2019 accomplishments, share in their pride and let them know as they move to the next exciting phase of their lives, that the prayers SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER The Notre Dame Club of Northwest Indiana will hold its annual Sports Night benefit on Wednesday, June 12th, starting at and best wishes of their Parish family go with them. Sign-up sheets are available in the back of the Church on the table next • Saturday, May 25 - 6:00 PM 5:30 p.m. at Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge, Schererville. Guest speaker is Notre Dame associate head football coach Mike to Scrip. Or you can email us at [email protected]. Please let us know if you will be able to attend, would like Intention: In Memory of Sigrid Stapleton from Patrick and Nancy Donoghue Elston. Open to men and women of all ages, the benefit raises funds for scholarships for summer service students through to participate in the Mass, or would simply like to be recognized in the bulletin that day. We look forward to celebrating your • Sunday, May 26 - 8:00 AM Intention: In Memory of Ronald Loverich from Stephanie Hunter Notre Dame’s Center for Social Concerns. Raffle prizes include two season tickets to all 2019 Notre Dame football games. achievement with you and your family. • Sunday, May 26 - 10:00 AM Intention: In Memory of Bill Sullivan from Kathy & Dan Hefner For reservations, call 708-704-2424 or visit www.nwidomers.com. CHECK OUT THE PARISH WEBSITE PINTS WITH THE PASTORS Our new website is up and running. Be sure to check out our website for information about our ministries, news, schedules NEXT WEEK On June 13 at 6 pm @ Shoreline Brewery in Michigan City. Sponsored by Queen of All Saints Young Adult Ministry. Meet and events. You may now opt to contribute to St. Ann electronically by using one of our online options. Access us on line at: ASCENSION OF THE LORD young adults (college and career-age) & area priests. Discover social, faith-formation & volunteer opportunities. Enjoy great https//st-ann-of-the-dunes.org • Saturday, June 1 - 6:00 PM Intention: In Memory of Sister Philomena Perrault from the Cattani Family beer & food. Questions? Email [email protected] or call (219) 872-9196 x 151. CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL – HAVE YOU SUBMITTED YOUR 2019 PLEDGE? • Sunday, June 2 - 8:00 AM Intention: In Memory of Dr. Thomas Munson from Family and Friends THE TRUE VINE We need your help. Have you submitted your pledge for this year? The 2019 Catholic Services Appeal pledge drive is still • Sunday June 2 - 10:00 AM Intention :For Penny & Bob Dierking from Ralph & Faith Caron ongoing. Pledge cards have been mailed to homes. If you did not receive a card, we have plenty of pledge cards for your FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH St. Patrick Church presents “The True Vine”, a wine and cheese evening.Join guest speaker, Sean M. Martin in the sunken convenience. Fill out your pledge card and drop it in the basket which is located in the back next to the scrip table. Blank • Friday, June 7 - 8:00 AM Intention: For the People of St. Ann garden on St. Patrick’s Campus in Chesterton for an evening of fellowship and a deeper understanding of discipleship with pledge cards are available near the basket. Please be generous. Our goal has been increased this year to just over $25,000. Jesus, our true vine. It will be held on Thursday, June 20th, Beginning at 6:30pm there will be fellowship and music. Speaker will begin at 7:15-8:00pm. This event is free to attend. Free childcare is provided for those ages 3-12. Wine and beer will be “He who confers benefits will be amply enriched and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed” Proverbs 11:25 available for purchase. Cash only. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK READINGS FOR THE WEEK 2019 CONFERENCE RETREAT JUNE 23-28 AT LINDENWOOD St. Ann’s has joined Facebook and we encourage you to look us up for current information on what is happening in our Parish. Sunday, May 26, 2019 - Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center hosts its 2019 Conference Retreat June 23-29, 2019. Facilitated by A lot of work has been put into it, so please take a few minutes to check us out. There are some great pictures of recent events Saturday, May 25, 6 pm - Jim MELLO Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23; John 14:23-29 William DeWitt, this year’s retreat topic is St. John of the Cross and Thomas Merton: Brothers in Christ. Although separated here at St. Ann’s. Sunday, May 26, 8 am - Nick GONZALEZ Monday, May 27, 2019 - Acts 16:11-15; Psalms 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 9; by centuries, St. John of the Cross and Thomas Merton followed parallel spiritual paths. St. John of the Cross (1542-1591) PLEASE SIGN UP FOR TREATS Sunday, May 26, 10 am - Joan BARUFFI John 15:26-16:4 and Thomas Merton (1915-1968) were both cloistered mystics, spiritual reformers, and prolific writers. Both attuned to the Treats after the 10:00 Mass have long been a tradition here at St. Ann’s. Our hospitality coordinators along with several Saturday, June 1, 6 pm - Kathy TANTILLO Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - Acts 16:22-34; Psalms 138:1-2, 2-3, 7-8; John 16:5-11 Holy Spirit, they wrote some of the most memorable prose and poetry ever composed. Mr. DeWitt will explore their inspiring volunteers who have offered to help with the treat program are ready to assist you. There are numerous openings in the coming Sunday, June 2, 8 am - Nick GONZALEZ Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; Psalms 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; John 16:12-15 spiritual works in this retreat. weeks. So please consider signing up to bring treats. If every family would just sign up once a year, we would have treats Sunday, June 2, 10 am - Evelyln JACKSON Thursday, May 30, 2019 - Acts 1:1-11; Psalms 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; Luke 24:46-53 William E. DeWitt served in the U.S. Navy before studying engineering at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He every Sunday of the year. If unable to read at your appointed time, please secure a replacement from the master schedule Friday, May 31, 2019 - Zephaniah 3:14-18 or Romans 12:9-16; Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Luke 1:39-56 is retired from the Purdue University faculty and lives with his wife, Nola, in West Lafayette, Indiana. Mr. DeWitt has written BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS FOR ALL previously sent to you. Saturday, June 1, 2019 - Acts 18:23-28; Psalms 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; John 16:23-28; several books including "The Essence of Christian Meditation" published by CrossBooks. He has also led meditation studies Please arrive 10 minutes before Mass & check in with the Sacristan. The flowers on our Parish grounds have been generously donated and lovingly planted by parishioners for everyone to admire. First Corinthians 1:18-25 on Henri Nouwen, Dorothy Day, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. Please be respectful and do not harvest them for personal use. Thank You. To all 10 am Lector/Commentators: When a CCD student is scheduled for Readings at your assigned Cost for the retreat is $600 for single accommodations or $460 for commuters. Check in begins at 4:00 p.m. EDT on Mass, please only do the Introduction, Prayers of the Faithful, and other announcements as needed. WELCOME TO ST. ANN OF THE DUNES! June 23. Please register at Lindenwood.org by June 16, 2019. For more information, email lindenwood@poorhandmaids. PRAYER FOR THE DEPARTED Whether you come from another part of the world or a nearby parish, we welcome you to St. Ann of the Dunes! We thank org or call (574) 935-1780. Please keep all of our departed family and friends in your prayers especially Sigrid Stapleton, sister of parishioner Fred Braun. you for sharing in the celebration of the Eucharist with us and we appreciate your generosity. We invite you to join our parish Located at 9601 Union Road, Plymouth, Indiana, Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center is a part of The Center Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through family if you are looking for a spiritual home or a summer church home. Registration forms can be found at the back of the at Donaldson, sponsored by The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. the mercy of God, rest in peace. church. We look forward to getting to know you. All parishioners are asked to keep us informed of change of address, RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY phone number or email address. Should you need the Eucharist brought to you, please let one of the Greeters know NW Indiana’s largest and best pro-life Interdenominational meeting. 1st Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm, St Agnes Saturday, May 25, 6 pm - Joe ESTEP, Judy MURPHY, Linda SPERLING and we'll be sure that someone will bring Communion to you at your seat. Center on the St. Paul Campus, 1855 W Harrison in Valparaiso. Open to the pro-life public. Bring a friend. Teens and young Sunday, May 26, 8 am - Bert MILLER adults welcome. For additional information email [email protected] HELP US - HELP YOU! Sunday, May 26, 10 am - Ralph CARON, Perry CARTWRIGHT, Janet KOVALAN LEGACY CENTER AVAILABLE TO RENT Saturday, June 1, 6 pm - Phil HARGARTEN, Cindy HARGARTEN, Dorothea PLATH “I was hospitalized and my pastor did not visit me.” “I was in the hospital and wanted to Sunday, June 2, 8 am - Kira GEISS receive the Eucharist but no one came.” Do these comments sound familiar? There are The new Legacy Center at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Michigan City is available for your next gathering! We are Sunday, June 2, 10 am - Ann BEESE, Robert STANFORD, Jim VAN DE KEERE two solutions to solve the issues: open to hosting all types of events from family gatherings and milestone markers (baby and bridal showers, anniversary If unable to serve at your appointed time, please secure a replacement from the master schedule • When you are admitted to the hospital, request that they notify your pastor that you and birthday parties) to small business or non-profit meetings to corporate conferences. Prices vary by event, and more previously sent to you. have been admitted. They can enter the name of your parish on the admitting form. information can be found at www.qas.org. If you’re ready to book an event or would like a tour, contact Jessica at jessicar@ Please arrive 10 minutes before Mass & check in with the Sacristan. • You or your family can call the parish office at 879-7565 to notify the parish of your qas.org or (219) 872-9196. hospitalization. QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS - CHRIST THE KING ADORATION CHAPEL Could you adore our dear Lord for one hour at Queen of All Saints Church, Legacy Center? The chapel is open daily from ALTAR SERVERS PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY SERVICE MEN & WOMEN 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you wish to adore after 8:00 p.m., you can obtain a key from the rectory. Please come and visit Servers, you are an important part of our parish liturgical services. We will be St. Ann is honored to have members serving in both the Armed Services and the Peace Corps. As a Jesus any hour. “Could you not watch one hour with ME?” Adoration is still needed for certain times and days, please call conducting on the job training. Please sign up on the Bulletin Board if you are community of Christ's people, we at St. Ann's honor their service and salute their dedication by offering Ann Fletcher at 874-4506 or Sandy Butler at 879-7142 for a list and more information. interested. REMINDER: Those children who made their First Communion are prayers for their safety and welfare. Please remember all members of the U.S. military in your prayers. eligible to serve as Altar Servers. Please note, we have been asked not to publish individual names, ranks, and locations of our military for security and safety reasons.

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS HOSPITALITY Any items you would like to be included in the bulletin each week need to be to the parish office, preferably via email, by IN THE SPOTLIGHT -- A Little Something • Sunday, May 26: The KINNEY Family Tuesday for the week you wish to include the information. Further, if you wish to post something on the parish About Our Advertisers • Sunday, June 2: Please sign up!! bulletin board, please request permission from Fr. John. Ott Haverstock - Established in 1876 by Phillip Ott, for over 142 years, Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel has been Treats after the 10 AM Mass have been a long-time tradition here at St. Ann's. Please consider dedicated to providing caring, dignified, and professional services to families of all faiths. Owned by Lynn Haverstock volunteering to provide either homemade or purchased treats. If you have any questions, please since 1977, they provide a full range of funeral services, ranging from traditional services to cremation services, all of ask one of our Hospitality Ministry Coordinators for details. Thank you! NEWS FROM OUR DIOCESE which can be customized to meet the needs and financial circumstances of your family. They understand that every DIOCESE OF GARY TOTUS TUUS situation is unique, and work to understand your personal needs and they strive to meet those needs with dignity and SCRIP VOLUNTEERS The Diocese of Gary is currently looking for college aged men and women to serve as missionaries to pass on the Catholic respect. For more information go to: www.otthaverstock.com faith to the youth of our Diocese. The Diocese will pay a stipend of $2000.00 and all of the housing and food is paid for • Saturday, May 25, 6:00 PM: Joe ESTEP during the commitment from May 31-July 27,2019 Totus Tuus is a summer Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the • Sunday, May 26, 8:00 AM: Mary Lou MARSHALL Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. Our COMMISSION MEETINGS AND REPORTS • Sunday, May 26, 10:00 AM: Joan BARUFFI & Mary KEANE week-long Parish Summer Catechetical Program assists parents and parishes in the evangelizing and catechizing of their SCRIP NEWS – ENJOY MEMORIAL DAY! • Saturday, June 1, 6:00 PM: Erika STOLARZ youth by supplementing the work they are already doing. Totus Tuus calls upon college students and seminarians from the Yes, this is Memorial Day weekend. Get your last minute shopping done using a Scrip card. Groceries and decorations, a • Sunday, June 2, 8:00 AM: Ron & Dora KOVACH Catholic Diocese of Gary and across the United States to carry this mission to every young person they encounter in the new flag or banner can be purchased now. Many retailers cards are on hand and available today. Have you purchased a gift • Sunday, June 2, 10:00 AM: Kris JACOBUCCI & Arlene BEGLIN parish program. Students are hired for their energy, enthusiasm, love for the faith, commitment to spiritual growth, ability to for a favorite teacher? Don’t forget that school ends soon. Say "Thank You" for your year of helping and giving so thoughtfully SCRIP is always looking for extra volunteers to help sell SCRIP. If you can help out, stop by the SCRIP work with a team, and desire to work with youth. If you know someone that might be interested, please have them email to all teachers. Once school is out purchase that extra food and gasoline using available Scrip cards. NEW: Scrip now carries table to find out more information. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS! Sean Martin at or call 219-769-9292. $50 Walmart and $50 and $100 Chesterton Garden cards!!! Buy NOW!