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720 East Beach Boulevard P. O. Box 1529 Long Beach, MS 39560

Phone: 228-863-1610; Fax: 228-868-6068 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.saintthomaslb.org Office Hours: M-F, 9:00am-4:30pm

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm said, “My sheep hear my voice; Tuesday—Thursday Masses: 8:30am Friday Mass: 6:30am I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27

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Pastor: Fr. Cuthbert “Cuddy” O’Connell

Cell: 228-493-9303

Parochial Vicar: Fr. James Smith Cell: 228-235-2886, [email protected] Retired: Fr. Pat O’Shaughnessy Deacon: Ernest “Buddy” Vancourt

School of Religious Education Coordinator: Dave Gauthier 228-596-8835, [email protected] Secretary: Becky Mullins, 228-863-1610, [email protected] Bookkeeper: Beverly Leslie, 228-863-1610, [email protected] Maintenance: Ben DiLorenzo, 228-596-3379, [email protected] Music Director: Lauren Hymel, 228-865-3972, [email protected] Youth Ministry: Ashlie Moran, 228-863-1610, [email protected]

Bulletin: Suzanne Slade, editor, [email protected], Deadline ten days before publication. Community Center Rental: Robert Phillips, 281-773-8328, [email protected] Pastoral Council: Mike Barry, 404-769-0218, [email protected] Religious Education (SRE): Pre-School-5th Grades, Sundays 10:10-11:20am 6th-12th Grades, Sunday evenings, following the 5:30pm Life Teen Mass, (September-May) Baptism: Usually held on the second Sunday of each month. Preparation workshop is required. Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:15 –3:45 pm (or call 863-1610 for an appointment.)

We welcome you to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Long Beach, MS. If you are new to the parish, please introduce yourself before or after Mass. Please pick up a census form located in the display cases in the back of the Church or call the Parish Office (863-1610) to register.

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SHEPHERDS LIKE JESUS

Each year this Fourth Sunday of Easter celebrates Jesus the Good Shepherd. Today’s seems especially timely, for as Christians worldwide suffer persecution like Paul and , 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 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 inspires us, so often lost and found ourselves, to assist Jesus in seeking, finding, and gently carrying home our fellow precious lambs. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

A Mother's Love CONGRATULATIONS! There are times when only a mother's love FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS OF 2019 Can understand our tears, Can soothe our disappoints and calm all of our fears. Anderson Bates Garrett Cagle There are times when only a mother's love can share the Lauren Cagle joy we feel when something we've dreamed about Niklas Chaffee quite suddenly is real. Sophia Chappell Myles Eleuterius There are times when only a mother's faith Cooper Ferrill Can help us on life's way Luke Fisher And inspire in us the confidence we need from day to day. James Glass Jr. Amelia Kenworthy For a mother's heart and a mother's faith Paulina Mankiewicz And a mother's steadfast love were fashioned by the Olivia Mares And sent from God above. McKenzie Maurice Connor McCumber - Author Unknown Evan Myers Silas Pingul Reinike READINGS FOR THE WEEK Lincoln Renner Olivia Schmit Monday: :1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Alec Schmitt Tuesday: :15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Olivea Snell Wednesday: :24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Maci Whitman Jn 12:44-50 Collin Willis Thursday: :13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: :21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

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Congratulations to… The Confirmation Class of 2019

Erin LaFontaine Erin Louise de Marillac Brown Meredith Catherine of Bologus LeMasters Jack Crispin Buras Andrew McMillan Mark Padre Pio Bush Katelyn Anne McNutt Landon Cuevas William Brendan Pennell Logan Anthony of the Desert Graham Alyssa Pepper Raegan Hathcock Ben Rutledge Cameron Cecilia Hillman Gracie Seal Matthew Michael Holland Chris Sebastian Smith Deja Howard Kevin Sebastian Treminio Carter Anthony of the Desert Hudson Jessa Fayard Katie Teresa of Lisieux Huey Tony Anthony Miller Andrew Andrew Kriner Jordan Jude Seal Nicole Agatha Lacoste

Céad Míle Fáilte…A Hundred ULTREYA AT ST. JAMES Thousand Welcomes! The next West Harrison County Ultreya is Mon, May 20, 2019 at St. James Join Father Louis Lohan, Oct 4 -13, on Cowan Road in Gulfport at 7pm in the 2019, visiting the Sights and Sounds of Ire- parish center. Scheduled speakers are Ralph land’s Causeway Coast, including a Pilgrim- Shankweiler and Deacon Dick Henderson. Please mark age to the Marian Shrine in Knock. Visit the Lohan family your calendars now and plan to attend. working farm where we will indulge in an Irish stew Contact Roberta Hosler, 228-383-3646 if you need more served by the Lohan clan and neighbors. Cruise the River information. Shannon. Sit back and relax with tea and scones and revel in the beauty of Ireland’s finest river. Spend the night in WEEKLY CALENDAR Markree Castle. Journey to the Giant’s Causeway, one of the filming sites for the series “Game of Thrones”. Travel Sun, May 12 Mother’s Day through the nine Glens of Antrim. Stroll around the stun- 8:40am, Crowning of Mary, The Grotto ning Walled Garden, one of the oldest walled gardens in Mon, May 13 9:30am-12:15pm, SVdP Society, SRE Ireland. Tour Belfast, and much more! Bldg On this Adventure, you will see Ireland at its best, 7pm, RCIA , Rm 222 with beautiful green, lush country side only matched by Tues, May 14 9am-1pm, Quilters, Rm 222 the warm and inviting hospitality of its people. Wed, May 15 Honor Police Day Land & Air Package $3,829.00 per person based 2 Thur, May 16 9am, Centering Prayer &Scripture, per room. Church Email [email protected] or call 9:30am-12:15pm, SVdP Society, SRE Paula - 228 697 7814 Bldg 7pm, KC mtg, KC Rm SITTER REQUEST An elderly parishioner is in need 7pm, Ladies Aux of KC, Office Conf. Rm of a sitter. No household duties required. Please contact 7pm, New Wine, Rm 222 the church office at 863-1610 for more information. Fri, May 17 8am to 4pm, Adoration, Chapel

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PRAYER FOR POLICE OFFICERS

O Almighty God, whose great power and eternal wisdom embraces the universe, watch over all police and law enforcement officers everywhere.

Protect them from harm in the performance of their duty to DON’T FORGET PARISH FAMILY PICNIC stop crime, robbery, riots and violence. Hosted by School of Religious Education We pray, help them keep our streets and homes safe, day Sun, May 19, 12:30pm at the Pavilion. and night. PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE IF We commend them to your loving care because their duty YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH: is dangerous. A — G = please bring a main dish H — M = please bring a salad Grant the strength and courage in their daily assignments. N — Z = please bring a dessert Dear God, protect these brave men and women. Don’t forget picnic chairs or blankets! Grant them your almighty protection. Unite them safely with their families after duty has ended.

Please God, grant us this wish. COUNCIL #4898 Amen. For information on membership or any questions, contact Tom Ponte, Grand Knight, [email protected]

May 16 7:30 Mtg June 6 7:30pm meeting, followed by Meeting of 4th degree

ATTENTION: Like us on Facebook LADIES AUXILIARY Knights of Columbus #4898 ST. VINCENT de PAUL SCHOOL 2018-2019 School Calendar At the State Convention, the Ladies Auxiliary earned a Certificate of Appreciation for most Mon-Thur, May 13-16 7:50am, Prayer & raffle tickets sold in the state (total of 358 tickets). Thank Pledge Leaders — PK 4 you to all of the people who bought their raffle tickets Wed, May 15 2-5pm SVS Talent Show from our Ladies Auxiliary members. Thur, May 16 8:30am, “Seniors Walk the Halls” Fri, May 17 8:30am, Church, If you are a female member of the church interested in Mass Leaders —3rd Gr. joining the Ladies Auxiliary, please contact Michele Ponte at [email protected] Principal: Carol Church 4321 Espy Avenue Long Beach MS 39560 Ph. 228-222-6000

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Both Middle and High School Students gather after the 5:30pm Life Teen Mass. Edge Nights (6-8th Grades) will gather upstairs in the Youth Room and Life Nights (9-12th grades) will meet upstairs in the RCIA Room/balcony. The CROWNING OF MARY sessions will begin at 6:30pm and end at 8pm. Attendance is taken each Sunday evening! During May, Catholics all over the world seek to honor Mary by holding May crownings, praying the Rosary and PARENTS: Please talk with your child(ren) about singing Marian hymns. On Mother’s Day, May 12, at what they have learned in Life Teen-Edge. Your feed- 8:40am, join us at the Grotto as we honor Mary by crown- back with the teens is important. ing her statue with a wreath of flowers. This crowning is a mere shadow of her Heavenly crown, but is a gesture of May our love and devotion to our heavenly Mother. 12th- Baccalaureate Mass for Graduating Seniors You are invited to bring fresh flowers from your garden to (reception to follow) honor our Blessed Mother. For more information call or 19th- Parish Picnic text Dave Gauthier at 228-596-8835.

ATTN: 8th-12th Graders– Steubenville Atlanta forms are MOTHERHOOD out. It’s first cone, first serve; please turn in forms ASAP! Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. —Anonymous

“HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WALK THE RECURRING AROUND THE PARISH… HALLS” All 2019 high school graduates who attended St. Vincent Adoration 8am-4pm, Fri, 2nd floor Chapel de Paul School are invited to “Walk the Halls” at the Baptism Classes 9:30am, Last Sat of every month, school on Thur, May 16 (date change) at 8:30am. Please Rm 222; contact person is Sue Hoffman at 228-864-5868 wear your cap and gown and let our students and staff give Choir All interested singers and skilled instrumentalists you a proper congratulation!!! are welcome. Ensemble 10:30am, Sun Church/Mass FEATURED AD OF THE WEEK Life Teen 4pm, Sun, Church Liturgical 8am, Sun, Rehearsal Rm 7pm, Wed, Church/Rehearsal Rm Testify 4:15pm, Sun, Rehearsal Rm/Mass Knights of Columbus, Council #4898 7pm, every 1st & 3rd Thurs of the month (4th Degree meeting follows the 1st meeting of the month) Ladies Aux of the KC #4898 7pm, every 3rd Thurs of the month, Office conference room Lunchkins 11:30am, Second Wed of the month, CC St. ’s Helping Hands Work day is the first Sat of each month; gather at 8:30am in church parking lot. Meeting is 4th Thurs of every month at 6pm. St. Vincent de Paul Society 9:30am-12:15pm, Mon & Thurs; open to help Youth Gift Cards (SCRIP) After all Masses & during office hours, 9am-4:30pm weekdays

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MASS INTENTIONS PETITIONS OF PRAYER

Alton Blackwell, Bernadette Levens Tolson, Blakeley Tues, May 14 8:30am +Roger Trisotto Quinn Hammons, Catherine Carrubba, Chris Carrubba, Wed, May 15 8:30am +Devyn McCormick LaRochelle, Deanna Carrubba, Ennis Johnson, Thur, May 16 8:30am Evan Jones, Julia Vancourt (Deacon Buddy’s stepmom), Fri, May 17 6:30am +Harold Barnes Lisa Hamel, Martin Collins, Milton LeBlanc, Nancy Ku- Sat, May 18 4:00pm +Billy Mount rowski, Noreen Baker, Ron Mauffray, Rose Nutter, Ruby Sun, May 19 7:30am +Raymond Lanty, Jr. Daniels, Sullivan Wilson, Stephanie Bass, Syler & Hartley 9:00am St. Thomas Parish Family Garriga, Ted Francis, Terri Favre…..and all others in our 11:30am Bruce & Beverly Carver parish and community who are in need of healing, physi- 5:30pm cal or spiritual.

TOTAL OFFERINGS FOR MAY 4&5

Envelopes $11,083.00 Loose 1,475.00 Pickle jar 76.50

Electronic giving $8,102.00 Catholic Mission 930.00 GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY Thank you for your generosity! Today we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday where we re- flect on the care and love of Jesus for us. Your gift to St. MOTHER BLEST Vincent de Paul Society will show that you are indeed Though she was the Mother of the Lord, yet she desired to disciples of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, as it will bring learn the precepts of the Lord, and she who brought forth your love to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness God, yet desired to know God. —St. and dread.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW LAY MINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MAY 18&19 FAMILIES

Christopher Perez & Briana Taylor & Family

Thomas & RosaLee Stidd

REST IN PEACE † Marcus Dedeaux † Scottie Ladner † Samuel David Smith

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