ST. MARY OF THE PINES August 30, 2020

1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71118 Office 687-5121 • Rectory 687-1818 • Fax 687-5124 www.StmaryShreveport.org Email: [email protected]

Rev. Thang’wa F.M.H. Pastor

Kim Long, Director of Religious Education Carol Garceau, Secretary Tanyau Bracey, Office Assistant Tom Ticich, Music Coordinator Jenny Hebert, Organist Catherine Deal, Housekeeper Dan Cezar, Custodian

MASSES: Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. (Please note: No Monday Mass) Saturday (Vigil) 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m. and Sunday Spanish Mass 11:30 a.m.

CONFESSION: Saturday 3 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. and by appointment.

BAPTISM: Call the office to schedule a preparation class after which a Baptism date can be scheduled.

ADORATION: Following 8:30 a.m. Mass on Tuesday until Holy Hour which is 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. (temporarily cancelled until further notice)

GIFT SHOP: Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 11 a.m.—1 p.m.

CHURCH OFFICE: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon.

We the people of St. Mary of the Pines are unified by our Baptism to fulfill the mission of the Catholic Church: to proclaim the works of God and to live as Jesus taught.

Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we will improve our lives by continuing to understand the teachings of the Catholic Church, sharing with the poor, providing support for our young people, the sick and the lonely, worshipping with reverence and enthusiasm, providing stewardship for the gifts God has committed to our care, and celebrating together as a Christian family. Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday 4:00 P.M. + Glenda Toups + Marie Meziere + Evelyn Maniscalco + M.P. Sunday 8:30 A.M. + Cielito Miguel 8-30 Scarlato/Moser Families + Mamie Veasley St. Mary’s Parish Family 11:30 A.M. Spanish Mass Monday 8:30 A.M. No Mass Tuesday 8:30 A.M. + Dominico & Maria Nguyen Wednesday 8:30 A.M + Ronnie Ray Cezar + Walter White Thursday 8:30 A.M. + Scarlato/Moser Families + Mario Sabatini Friday 8:30 A.M. + Doyle Hunter Saturday 4:00 P.M. + Marie Meziere + Maryalice Owen St. Mary’s Parish Family Sunday 8:30 A.M. + Ronnie Ray Cezar 9-6 + Shirley Brown + Bobby Remedies Estrellita Yu 11:30 A.M. Spanish Mass

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2020 Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31- Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, 37 that you may discern what is the will of God, Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk what is good and pleasing and perfect. 4:38-44 — Romans 12:2 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; THE CROSS OF JESUS Lk 5:33-39 The perception of a cross changed dramatically after Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 Jesus’ crucifixion. Before that event, death on a cross Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8- 10; Mt 18:15-20 was not only horrible, it was degrading. It was a penalty reserved only for the most wretched of criminals. The word “glory” would not have found its way into the same TODAY’S READINGS sentence containing the word “cross.” But all that changed with Jesus. Over time, believers began to ven- First Reading — The name of the LORD has become erate and honor the cross. They painted, sculpted, and like fire burning in ’s heart (Jeremiah 20:7-9). carved images of it. Many lost their own lives for their Psalm — My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God association with it. Today our reverence for and relation- (Psalm 63). ship with the cross recalls little of the contempt originally Second Reading — Be transformed; renew your mind; associated with it. As it has been through the ages, it is discern what is good (Romans 12:1-2). our perception of the cross that determines how we fol- — Those who lose their lives for Jesus’ sake low Jesus. will find them (Matthew 16:21-27).

Questions of the Week The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week for the Adults: What has it meant to you to take up your peaceful repose of the soul of: Bill & Myrtle Scarlato. cross and follow Jesus? May Bill & Myrtle and all the souls of the faithful de- Children: When has it been hard to be a follower of parted rest in peace. Amen Jesus? PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF THE NAMES BE- PRAYER IN A TIME OF PANDEMIC LOW & FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED O God of compassion, . FOR OUR PRAYERS your people are anxious If you know someone who needs to be on this list, in this time of pandemic. please let us know. Send your Holy Spirit among us Felix Larue, Kathy Scroggins, Ronnie and Niecie to dispel our fears. Malmay, Andy Long, Austin Bloxom, Mary Jo Todaro, We cry out to you in our confusion; Celeste Gomez, Cheryl Challah, James Garcia, Tom- comfort us in our affliction. my & Keisha Marlowe, Cheryl Dyess, J.D. Martin, Wil- Grant our leaders wisdom to guide us. lie Martinez, Sean Paul Grassi, Rosalyn Tuminello, Strengthen and sustain those who are ill, Paul Tuminello, Jennette & Rick Comier, Beardon Mer- and be with those who care for them. ritt, Billy Barefield, Therese Aldrich, Angela Savat, Gae Help us to travel this road Lenox, Sammy Sansing, Matthew Fontenot, Judy in solidarity with our neighbors, Turner, Ellis Monette, Thomas Hogan, Britt Albert, and with our eyes fixed on the salvation Joyce Abbott. promised us through the death and resurrection of your Son, who is Lord forever and ever. Mass Attendance: August 22 & 23, 2020 Amen.

4:00 p.m.—79; 8:30 a.m.—111; 11:30 a.m.—53 Welcome St. Victor I Several days ago some of the members of the National Black EVERYBODY COUNTS Catholic History Committee along with Fr. Mike blessed the THE 2020 CENSUS ENDS SEPTEMBER 30th image of Pope St. Victor I, first African Pope. St. Brigid, If you have already completed your 2020 Census Santo Nino, St. Joseph, and wel- form, please accept our thanks! If you have not come St. Pope Victor I as he joins the images which are so had the opportunity to complete your 2020 Census dear to our parish celebrations and so many of us. This form, please do so as soon as possible. painting was created by Matthew Wells, son of parishioner and committee member Frances Rachal Antoine. We thank There are (3) ways to complete your CENSUS Matt for sharing his talents with our parish!! form. State funding depends on the Census Count. Victor is best known for his role in the Quartodeciman controversy. Prior to his elevation, a difference in da- Phone: Call 844-330-2020; it’s quick & easy ting the celebration of the Christian / Online: View 2020census.gov between and the bishops of Asia Minor had been Mail: Return your form if you received one in tolerated by both the Roman and Eastern churches. The the envelope provided (if you have a Post Office churches in Asia Minor celebrated it on the 14th of the Box address, you will not receive the Census form, however) Jewish month of Nisan, the day before Jewish Passo- ver, regardless of what day of the week it fell on, as the Crucifixion had occurred on the Friday before Passo- ver, justifying this as the custom they had learned from the apostles; for this, the Latins called them Quartodecimans.

Fr. Mike, Elmira Trammell, Frances Rachal Antoine, and Sylvia Rachal. Frances and Sylvia are Fr. Mike blessing the portrait of St. Pope Victor I mother and aunt of the artist, Matthew Wells.

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