Saint Ann of the Dunes - Beverly Shores, Indiana 46301-0727 - June 1 - June 2, 2019 - VOLUME XIX - Bulletin #22 Saint Ann of the Dunes - Beverly Shores, Indiana 46301-0727 - June 1 - June 2, 2019 - VOLUME XIX - Bulletin #22

ASCENSION OF THE LORD NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS LEGACY CENTER AVAILABLE TO RENT The new Legacy Center at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Michigan City is available for your next gathering! We PILGRIMAGE AND BLESSING OF TRUCK DRIVERS are open to hosting all types of events from family gatherings and milestone markers (baby and bridal showers, anniversary On Sunday, June 9th at Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine (The Salvatorian Fathers), 5755 Pennsylvania St. – Merrillville. and birthday parties) to small business or non-profit meetings to corporate conferences. Prices vary by event, and more Contact information -219-884-0714. There will be a Mass in the Polish language at 12 pm, followed by blessing of trucks and 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@ drivers (rain or shine) at approximately 1 pm. A cafeteria-style Polish meal will be served in the Millennium Hall afterwards; qas.org or (219) 872-9196. menu items and prices vary. Due to space and parking limitations, it is requested that only semi-truck tractor units be brought to the shrine for the blessing (no trailers, please). CURRENT WEEK NOTRE DAME SPORTS NIGHT 2019 NEWS FROM OUR PARISH ASCENSION OF THE LORD The Notre Dame Club of Northwest Indiana will hold its annual Sports Night benefit on Wednesday, June 12th, starting at HAITI MISSION NEWS • Saturday, June 1 - 6:00 PM 5:30 p.m. at Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge, Schererville. Guest speaker is Notre Dame associate head football coach Mike Thank you so much for your generosity to our annual Haiti collection. We are touched by the tremendous response. Our Parish Intention: In Memory of Sister Philomena Perrault from the Cattani Family Elston. Open to men and women of all ages, the benefit raises funds for scholarships for summer service students through raised $6280.00 for the Haiti Mission and we are very grateful to all of you. • Sunday, June 2 - 8:00 AM Intention: In Memory of Dr. Thomas Munson from Family and Friends Notre Dame’s Center for Social Concerns. Raffle prizes include two season tickets to all 2019 Notre Dame football games. • Sunday June 2 - 10:00 AM Intention :For Penny & Bob Dierking from Ralph & Faith Caron For reservations, call 708-704-2424 or visit www.nwidomers.com. FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH PINTS WITH THE PASTORS URGENT URGENT URGENT • Friday, June 7 - 8:00 AM Intention: For the People of St. Ann On June 13 at 6 pm @ Shoreline Brewery in Michigan City. Sponsored by Queen of All Saints Young Adult Ministry. Meet We are in desperate need of two CCD instructors for the upcoming 2019/2020 school year. One of our instructors will soon young adults (college and career-age) & area priests. Discover social, faith-formation & volunteer opportunities. Enjoy great be moving and another instructor retired. Please seriously consider becoming a CCD instructor here at St. Ann’s. If time NEXT WEEK beer & food. Questions? Email [email protected] or call (219) 872-9196 x 151. is an issue, perhaps you would just like to become a substitute teacher when one of our instructors is ill or have vacation PENTECOST SUNDAY plans. Please contact the Parish office at 219-879-7565 or email [email protected]. • Saturday June 8 - 6:00 PM Intention: In Memory of Gerald Janoski from Terry and Nancy Kolasa THE TRUE VINE St. Patrick Church presents “The True Vine”, a wine and cheese evening. Join guest speaker, Sean M. Martin in the sunken • Sunday, June 9 - 8:00 AM Intention: In Memory of Joey Niepokoj from Family and Friends ATTENTION GRADUATES • Sunday June 9 - 10:00 AM Intention: For Our Parish Graduates garden on St. Patrick’s Campus in Chesterton for an evening of fellowship and a deeper understanding of discipleship with Jesus, our true vine. It will be held on Thursday, June 20th, Beginning at 6:30pm there will be fellowship and music. Speaker On Sunday, June 9th, during the 10 am Mass, the St Ann’s community will honor our students who have graduated from High READINGS FOR THE WEEK 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 School, College or Graduate School this year. This is a special time for these students and we would like to recognize their Sunday, June 2, 2019 - Acts 7:55-60; Psalms 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; available for purchase. Cash only. accomplishments, share in their pride and let them know as they move to the next exciting phase of their lives, that the prayers John 17:20-26; Acts 1:1-11; Psalms 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; Luke 24:46-53 POLISH-AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA 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 Monday, June 3, 2019 - Acts 19:1-8; Psalms 68:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; John 16:29-33 to Scrip. Or you can email us at [email protected]. Please let us know if you will be able to attend, would like UPCOMING MEETINGS to participate in the Mass, or would simply like to be recognized in the bulletin that day. We look forward to celebrating your Saturday, June 1, 6 pm - Kathy TANTILLO Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - Acts 20:17-27; Psalms 68:10-11, 20-21; PORTAGE CHAPTER MICHIGAN CITY CHAPTER Sunday, June 2, 8 am - John 17:1-11 achievement with you and your family. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - Acts 20:28-38; Psalms 68:29-30, 33-35, 35-36; Wednesday, June 5th Wednesday, June 26th PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION BAKE SALE Sunday, June 2, 10 am - Evelyln JACKSON 5 pm 5 pm Saturday, June 8, 6 pm - Linda LANCASTER John 17:11-19 The Commission on Peace and Social Justice’s annual Fathers’ Day Bake Sale will be held on June 16th after both the 8 Sunday, June 9, 8 am - Gloria BOLDUC Thursday, June 6, 2019 - Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; John 17:20-26 Portage Public Library St. Mary School Building a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses. Bakers, please drop off your baked goods on your way into church, and we’ll price them and put Sunday, June 9, 10 am - Nora KILMER Friday, June 7, 2019 - Acts 25:13-21; Psalms 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; John 21:15-19 2665 Irving St. - Portage, IN 321 W. 11th St - Michigan City, IN them out for sale after Mass. As in the past, we expect to have many wonderful treats to offer, given the culinary talents (and If unable to read at your appointed time, please secure a replacement from the master schedule Saturday, June 8, 2019 - Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Psalms 11:4, 5, 7; John 21:20-25; Genesis 11:1-9 or The facilitator is Fr. Walter Rakoczy. Membership is free and open to anyone wanting to learn more about the Polish generosity) of the people of St. Ann's. We’re counting on all bakers and buyers to turn out for this annual event. Thank you! previously sent to you. Exodus 19:3-8, 16-20 or Ezekiel 37:1-14 or Joel 3:1-5; Psalms 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30; language, culture and traditions. For more information, call Theresa Child at 219-464-1369 or email- [email protected]. THANK YOU TO OUR CCD TEACHERS FOR A GREAT YEAR Please arrive 10 minutes before Mass & check in with the Sacristan. Romans 8:22-27, John 7:37-39 On Facebook at "Polish-American Cultural Society of Northwest Indiana (click "Join Group") Our CCD teachers and director just completed another school year. We are so thankful for the CCD teachers here at St. Ann’s. To all 10 am Lector/Commentators: When a CCD student is scheduled for Readings at your assigned WELCOME TO ST. ANN OF THE DUNES! 2019 CONFERENCE RETREAT JUNE 23-28 AT LINDENWOOD Our teachers and our director are some of our most dedicated parishioners. If you see them out and about, be sure to say Mass, please only do the Introduction, Prayers of the Faithful, and other announcements as needed. Whether you come from another part of the world or a nearby parish, we welcome you to St. Ann of the Dunes! We thank Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center hosts its 2019 Conference Retreat June 23-29, 2019. Facilitated by thank you to our CCD Director Cindy Hargarten and our teachers Susan Allan, Pat Kovalan, Bert Miller and Anne Prokuski.. you for sharing in the celebration of the Eucharist with us and we appreciate your generosity. We invite you to join our parish William DeWitt, this year’s retreat topic is St. John of the Cross and Thomas Merton: Brothers in Christ. Although separated CHECK OUT THE PARISH WEBSITE family if you are looking for a spiritual home or a summer church home. Registration forms can be found at the back of the by centuries, St. John of the Cross and Thomas Merton followed parallel spiritual paths. St. John of the Cross (1542-1591) Our new website is up and running. Be sure to check out our website for information about our ministries, news, schedules church. We look forward to getting to know you. All parishioners are asked to keep us informed of change of address, and Thomas Merton (1915-1968) were both cloistered mystics, spiritual reformers, and prolific writers. Both attuned to the and events. You may now opt to contribute to St. Ann electronically by using one of our online options. Access us on line at: phone number or email address. Should you need the Eucharist brought to you, please let one of the Greeters know Holy Spirit, they wrote some of the most memorable prose and poetry ever composed. Mr. DeWitt will explore their inspiring https//st-ann-of-the-dunes.org and we'll be sure that someone will bring Communion to you at your seat. spiritual works in this retreat. CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL – HAVE YOU SUBMITTED YOUR 2019 PLEDGE? Saturday, June 1, 6 pm - Phil HARGARTEN, Cindy HARGARTEN, Dorothea PLATH William E. DeWitt served in the U.S. Navy before studying engineering at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He HELP US - HELP YOU! CSA 2019 is coming to a close. Have you submitted your pledge for this year? The 2019 Catholic Services Appeal pledge Sunday, June 2, 8 am - is retired from the Purdue University faculty and lives with his wife, Nola, in West Lafayette, Indiana. Mr. DeWitt has written drive is still ongoing. Pledge cards have been mailed to homes. If you did not receive a card, we have plenty of pledge cards for Sunday, June 2, 10 am - Ann BEESE, Robert STANFORD, Jim VAN DE KEERE “I was hospitalized and my pastor did not visit me.” “I was in the hospital and wanted to several books including "The Essence of Christian Meditation" published by CrossBooks. He has also led meditation studies receive the Eucharist but no one came.” Do these comments sound familiar? There are your convenience. Fill out your pledge card and drop it in the basket which is located in the back next to the scrip table. Blank Saturday, June 8, 6 pm - Dorothea PLATH, Linda SPERLING, Cindy HARGARTEN on Henri Nouwen, Dorothy Day, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. pledge cards are available near the basket. Please be generous. Our goal has been increased this year to just over $25,000. Sunday, June 9, 8 am - Kira GEISS two solutions to solve the issues: Cost for the retreat is $600 for single accommodations or $460 for commuters. Check in begins at 4:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday, June 9, 10 am - Lu DEWULF, Lou FALAT, Ruth PALONIS • When you are admitted to the hospital, request that they notify your pastor that you June 23. Please register at Lindenwood.org by June 16, 2019. For more information, email lindenwood@poorhandmaids. “He who confers benefits will be amply enriched and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed” Proverbs 11:25 If unable to serve at your appointed time, please secure a replacement from the master schedule have been admitted. They can enter the name of your parish on the admitting form. org or call (574) 935-1780. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK previously sent to you. • You or your family can call the parish office at 879-7565 to notify the parish of your Located at 9601 Union Road, Plymouth, Indiana, Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center is a part of The Center St. Ann’s has joined Facebook and we encourage you to look us up for current information on what is happening in our Parish. Please arrive 10 minutes before Mass & check in with the Sacristan. hospitalization. at Donaldson, sponsored by The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. 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 PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY SERVICE MEN & WOMEN RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY here at St. Ann’s. St. Ann is honored to have members serving in both the Armed Services and the Peace Corps. As a NW Indiana’s largest and best pro-life Interdenominational meeting. 1st Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm, St Agnes BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS FOR ALL ALTAR SERVERS community of Christ's people, we at St. Ann's honor their service and salute their dedication by offering Center on the St. Paul Campus, 1855 W Harrison in Valparaiso. Open to the pro-life public. Bring a friend. Teens and young The flowers on our Parish grounds have been generously donated and lovingly planted by parishioners for everyone to admire. Servers, you are an important part of our parish liturgical services. We will be prayers for their safety and welfare. Please remember all members of the U.S. military in your prayers. adults welcome. For additional information email [email protected] Please be respectful and do not harvest them for personal use. Thank You. conducting on the job training. Please sign up on the Bulletin Board if you are Please note, we have been asked not to publish individual names, ranks, and locations of our PRAYER FOR THE DEPARTED interested. REMINDER: Those children who made their First Communion are military for security and safety reasons. Please keep all of our departed family and friends in your prayers especially Sigrid Stapleton, sister of parishioner Fred Braun. eligible to serve as Altar Servers. BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through Any items you would like to be included in the bulletin each week need to be to the parish office, preferably via email, by the mercy of God, rest in peace. Tuesday for the week you wish to include the information. Further, if you wish to post something on the parish HOSPITALITY bulletin board, please request permission from Fr. John. • Sunday, June 2: ??? IN THE SPOTLIGHT -- A Little Something • Sunday, June 9: Parish Life Commission NEWS FROM OUR DIOCESE Treats after the 10 AM Mass have been a long-time tradition here at St. Ann's. Please consider About Our Advertisers volunteering to provide either homemade or purchased treats. If you have any questions, please TOTUS TUUS YOUTH PROGRAM DATES Pat's Liquors - Pat's Liquors has been serving (literally) the Duneland Community for a long time. Owner Liz Tilden ask one of our Hospitality Ministry Coordinators for details. Thank you! Totus Tuus is a summer Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through took over for her Dad in the late 1980's and has since developed a relationship with her customers as well as the evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. Our week-long Parish Summer Catechetical Program community in general. Pat's Liquors supplies the beer and wine for our Parish Events including the Wine Tasting and assists parents and parishes in the evangelizing and catechizing of their youth by supplementing the work they are already Pizza Party as well the Chili Lunch. Their Annual “Porter Pint Fest” which supports local Fire Fighters will be held in the SCRIP VOLUNTEERS doing. The mission of Totus Tuus is to inspire in young people a true longing for holiness, a deep desire for daily conversion, fall this year. Watch the bulletin for the date. Pat’s Liquors is located across the corner from the water park on U S 20 • Saturday, June 1, 6:00 PM: Erika STOLARZ and an openness to their vocation by constantly challenging them to give themselves entirely to Christ through Mary and by and Waverly Road. www.patsliquors.com • Sunday, June 2, 8:00 AM: Ron & Dora KOVACH continually strengthening their prayer lives in imitation of her. For additional information on the Totus Tuus program, please • Sunday, June 2, 10:00 AM: Kris JACOBUCCI & Arlene BEGLIN contact: Sean Martin, Director, Office of Evangelization and Formation, 9292 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana 46410, 219-769- • Saturday, June 8, 6:00 PM: Ed RYSUCK & Linda LANCASTER 9292, x230 [email protected] COMMISSION MEETINGS AND REPORTS • Sunday, June 9, 8:00 AM: Mary Lou MARSHALL Area Parishes Totus Tuus Camp Dates GRADUATION = SCRIP • Sunday, June 9, 10:00 AM: Kris JACOBUCCI & Arlene BEGLIN June 15-21 - St. Paul, Valparaiso Get all graduation gifts from Scrip today. What better gift to purchase and to receive? SCRIP is always looking for extra volunteers to help sell SCRIP. If you can help out, stop by the SCRIP July 6-12 - St. Patrick, Chesterton The graduate can purchase exactly what he/she wants. You can even combine gifts and purchase a few more items table to find out more information. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS! July 20-26 - Nativity of Our Savior, Portage or maybe something extra special. Check the retailer list for a Special Order item.