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The Official Newspaper of St VOLUME 48, NUMBER 19 MAY 12, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Easter THETHE OFFICIAL OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF OF ST. ST. THOMAS MORE MORE CATHOLIC CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH May 12, 2019 Page 2 Fourth Sunday of Easter SACRAMENTAL CHURCH STAFF LIFE Pastor Fr. Michael Alello Weekend Mass Permanent Deacon Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Rev. Mr. Joe Scimeca Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m. Pastoral Associate Weekday Mass Sr. Janelle Sevier Wednesday and Friday: Administration 7 a.m. Ms. Sheila Juneau Tuesday: 6 p.m. Happy Mother’s Day to all (Preceded by Novena: 5:45 p.m.) Music & Liturgy Thursday: 8:45 a.m. Mr. Bret Jackson mothers of St. Thomas More. Communion Service Religious Education May God’s blessings be with First Saturday: 8:45 a.m. Ms. Sarah Neau Secretary/The Tower Reconciliation you today and always! Thursday: 8 a.m. Ms. Ellen Guidry Saturday: 3:15 p.m. Secretary/Receptionist MASS INTENTION BOOK and by appointment Ms. Elise Moran FOR JULY THRU DEC. 2019 Sacristan Baptism OPENS THIS WEEKEND, Call the parish office in the early Ms. Kay Fetterman MAY 11/12 stages of pregnancy. Maintenance INTENTION FORMS WILL BE Marriage Mr. Alex Ho AVAILABLE IN THE BACK Call the parish office at least six months Custodial OF THE CHURCH AND IN before the wedding. Mr. Roosevelt Hamilton THE CHURCH OFFICE PARISH MISSION STATEMENT In a caring environment dedicated to celebrating the Catholic faith and modeling the life of Jesus Christ, St. Thomas More Church provides worship, education, ministerial and social opportunities for the spiritual growth of the parish family. Liturgical Minister Schedule MAY 18/19 4:30 PM 8 AM 10 AM 5 PM D. Burson, T. Lejeune, R. Smith, S. Bonaccorso, S. Hebert, B. McManus, S. Shyamala, A. Sides, S. Lejeune, J. Hebert, G. Miller, T. Bajon, K. Hebert, G. Monteale- P. Wilson, N. Tollett, Extraordinary G. Daigre, M. Starks, M. Bailey, K. Fetterman, gre, C. Macaluso, S. Mann, R. DeJean, T. Broussard, C. Daigre, C. Garcia, Ministers L. Truax, D. Dow, M. Nola, D. Glueck, K. Fournet, L. Carlino, J. Harris, T. Hebert, S. Bordelon J. Macaluso A. DeJean M.M. Frugé B. Dow, T. Alley, T. Harris, E. Perret, Lectors S. Young R. Rockenbaugh A. Lafranca K. Perret S. Broussard, E. Holder, E. Alley, P. Alley, C. Adams, A. Doucet, J. Clark, B. Jackson, Altar Servers J.B. Holder, L. Holder, T. Denny, J.J. Lemoine, E. Passman, H. Ross, A. Mathis, I. Ortiz, M. Holder, C. Lucas R. Rush, B. Widsom J. Ross, A. Vercher G. Tatum, J.A. Villagran May 12, 2019 Page 3 Fourth Sunday of Easter SHEPHERDS LIKE JESUS Each year this Fourth Sunday of Easter celebrates Jesus the Good Shepherd. Today’s Gospel seems especially timely, for as Christians worldwide suffer persecution like Paul and Barnabas, Jesus promises his sheep enduring, invincible safety: “They shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” But we who are free to live our faith peacefully sometimes take our membership in Jesus’ flock for granted, wandering astray to seek our own pleasure and prosperity. The simple cross that Pope Francis always wears seems to show us how Jesus responds to that. Francis’ cross features an image of Jesus, who has sought and found a lost sheep, then joyfully set it on his shoulders to carry it gently home. May Good Shepherd Sunday inspire us, so often lost and found ourselves, to assist Jesus in seeking, finding, and gently carrying home our fellow precious lambs. ROAR! VBS Online Registration Now Open! Sign your children up to participate in our Vacation Bible School program, Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good, for the week of July 15-19, 2019. This will be a morning program from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Our week will be spent exploring God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that can power us through an often times wild life. This will be done through music, crafts, games, bible stories, and fun animal characters who help us remember each day’s theme. Adult volunteers are needed as well as middle school and high school students. Registration fees are $25 for participants (PK- 5th grade students) and $10 for helpers (6th-12th graders). Child care will be offered for those adult vol- unteers who have children (3 and under) that are not able to fully participate in the week’s activities. Registration is available online through Faith Direct, our online giving program. Choose the appropriate level of registration for each member of your family who is participating, fill out the form and pay online. You do not have to be a Faith Direct user to register. One registration form covers the whole family – adult volunteers, child participants and junior helpers. Go to https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/3060 to register today. Registration will closes June 30. May 12, 2019 Page 4 Fourth Sunday of Easter MASS INTENTIONS PRAYER LIST Please remember in your prayers these seriously ill SANCTUARY LIGHT persons: Kitty Alford, Ida Mae Alonzo, Patricia Bai- ley, Rosa Bannister, Charles Barbre, Thomas J. The sanctuary light in the church will burn in memory Bevans, Merlyn Bourgeois, Johnnie Broussard, of Elizabeth Ahrabli the week of May 12 as requested by Danny Bruce, Stephanie Bruce, Susan Campbell, Bijan and Brigitte Ahrabli. Dick Chenot, Mary CoCo, Essie Culotta, Colt Da- vid, Leland Denison, Emeline Desselles, Charles The sanctuary light in the chapel will burn in memory DiPalma, Richard Dillon, Cooper Doucet, Glenn of Josephine McLean the week of May 12 as requested by Ducote, Andre Dugas, Richard Empson, Gilbert Cecile Castello. Enriquez, Liz Ferguson, Lima Fola, Helen Fox, Avril Garcia, Rose Garrett, Ruth Gauthier, Ernie Gautreau, Ricky George, Deacon Ray Gibson, MASS INTENTIONS Clifford George, Melissa Godso, Mary Guarino, Mark E. Hill, Art Landry, Phillip Lanier, Martha Tuesday, May 14 - 6 p.m.: Hans Brandyl, Ainsworth McDougall, Genevieve Mayeux, Charlotte Mathes, and Romero Families, Eloise Brown, Nessa Hartley, Jimmy Mathes, Cathey Merle, Curtis & Eleanor Art Henriksen, Ewin Tangub, Barry Sanders, Zoe Schluter Mitchel, Baby Jack Morris, Sandra Navarre, Ma- Wednesday, May 15 - 7 a.m.: Lucille Vidrine rie Noto, Bootsie Pecoraro, Rose Planchard, Johnette Plauche, Lydia Pourciau, Jimmy Prevot, Thursday, May 16 - 8:45 a.m.: Rose Mary Monjure Walter Prince, Roselyn Richard, Mike Ross, Caleb Friday, May 17 - 7 a.m.: J.L. Juneau Searle, Frank Searle, Gloria Serio, Terri Smart, Saturday, May 18 - 4:30 p.m.: For the People Richard Smith, Wyatt Somrek, Warren Thomas- son, Grace Thompson, Dianne Tollett, Hoa Tran, Sunday, May 19 - 8 a.m.: June Guidry, Paul Fresina, Gerald Valure, Jamie Watts, Loressa Watts, D.J. Julie Fresina, Jeanette Fresina Cutrer, Eloise Brown, Webre, Thomas Webre, Aiden Welsh, Lynell Roger and Darryl Lieux, Josephine McLean, Rick Metz; Whipple 10 a.m.: Manny Fernandez; 5 p.m.: Charles Tingle PRAYER LINE: For serious or urgent prayer requests, call Sharon Hebert at 225-978-1246 (please leave your name and phone number for a callback if there is THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST. THOMAS MORE no answer), or send a request by email to [email protected]. Tuesday, May 14 - CDA Rosary Makers, 10 a.m.; RCIA, 6:30 p.m. OUR PARISH FAMILY Wednesday, May 15 - Come Lord Jesus, 1:30 p.m.; Small Group Bible Study, 4 p.m.; Parish Choir, 7 p.m. IN SYMPATHY Prayers and sympathy are offered to Keith and Pat Thursday, May 16 – Confessions, 8 a.m.; Single Pavlovich on the death of Keith’s father, Johnny Pavlovich, Seniors Cards, 1 p.m.; PSR Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; on April 19. Men’s Ultreya, 7 p.m. Friday, May 17 - Décor, 1 p.m. SINGLE SENIORS Saturday, May 18 – 8th Grade Graduation, 10:30 a.m.; Confessions, 3:15 p.m. May 15 – 11:30 a.m. Lunch at Drusilla Seafood Restau- Sunday, May 19 - Holy Name Society, 9 a.m. rant, 3482 Drusilla Lane. Call Donna Calabrese, 275-9304. May 16 – 1 p.m. Cards and Game Day in the Coffee Shop. Mexican Train and Bridge. Call Norma Mitchell, 485-7021. ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Stewardship Summary 11441 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Fiscal Year 07/01/18 — 06/30/19 www.stmchurch.org Collections for April 14, 2019 Office Phone: 225-275-3940 Offertory $ 22,877.00 Office Fax: 225-275-1407 Monday thru Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Maintenance $ 473.00 (Closed each day for lunch, 12—1 p.m.) Building Fund $ 908.00 ALL FOOD & BEVERAGES PROVIDED LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS WILL BE SOLD May 12, 2019 Page 6 Fourth Sunday of Easter Thank you to the following parishioners for their Easter flower donations: Mr. Michael Collins, Mr. David Theophilus & Gwen Grass, M/M David Terrio, M/M Michael Cragin, Ms. Gerrie Villemarette, Ms. Lorraine Smith, Ms. Lisa Bishop, M/M Joseph Fereday, M/M Donnie Hayes, M/M Thaddeus Landaiche, M/M Price Gueho, Mr. Sebastian DiPalma, M/M Steven Albert, Mrs. Barry Sanders, M/M William Estevens, Mrs. Aida Fernandez, M/M Rohan Lafleur, M/M Charles Perrault, Mrs. Joanne Day, M/M John Hubbs, M/M Gerald Thompson, M/M Dien Nguyen, M/M Michael Quebedeaux, M/M Son Nguyen, M/M Michael Pavlovich, M/M Ralph Drouin, Mrs. Jeannette Page, Dr. Marcelita Bermudez, M/M David Dabadie, M/M Albert Salzer, M/M Phat Ngo, Mrs. Elaine Jingles, M/M Thomas Sylvester, and M/M John Donovan. We thank the following parishioners for remembering their loved ones with ASTER Easter flower donations: M/M Willie Maynor, in memory of teh Maynor & Sensat Families; M/M Daniel Killeen, in memory of Manuel Fernandez and FLOWER DONATIONS Gloria Killeen; Mrs.
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