VOLUME 47, NUMBER 27 July 8, 2018 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OFOFST. ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH July 8, 2018 Page 2 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY'S READINGS SACRAMENTAL CHURCH STAFF First Reading -- They shall know that LIFE Pastor a prophet has been among them Fr. Michael Alello (Ezekiel 2:2-5). Weekend Mass Parochial Vicar Psalm -- Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy (Psalm Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Fr. Pat Broussard Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m. 123). Permanent Deacon Second Reading -- I am content with Weekday Mass Rev. Mr. Joe Scimeca weaknesses and hardships for the Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Administration sake of Christ (2 Cor. 12:7-10). 7 a.m. Ms. Sheila Juneau Gospel -- The people said: "Where Tuesday: 6 p.m. Music & Liturgy did this man get all this? Is he not the (Preceded by Novena: 5:30 p.m.) carpenter, the son of Mary?" Mr. Bret Jackson Thursday: 8:45 a.m. (Mark 6:1-6). Religious Education Communion Service Ms. Sarah Neau READINGS FOR THE WEEK First Saturday: 8:45 a.m. Secretary/The Tower Mon.: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps Ms. Ellen Guidry 145:2-9; Mt 9:18-26 Reconciliation Secretary/Receptionist Tues.: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Thursday: 8 a.m. Mt 9:32-38 Ms. Elise Moran Saturday: 3:15 p.m. Wed.: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; and by appointment Youth Ministry Mt 10:1-7 Ms. Rosie Vutera (9th—12th grades) Thurs.: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac, Baptism Sacristan 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15 Call the parish office in the early Ms. Kay Fetterman Fri.: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12- stages of pregnancy. Maintenance 14, 17; Mt 10:16-23 Sat.: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24- Mr. Alex Ho Marriage 33 Call the parish office at least six Activity Center Custodian Sun.: Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-14; months before the wedding. Mr. Roosevelt Hamilton Eph 1:3-14 [3-10]; Mk 6:7-13

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 JULY 14/15

4:30 PM 8 AM 10 AM 5 PM

K. Hebert, D. Glueck, C. Daigre, T. Hebert, P. Hoffman, S. Bordelon, D. Pitchford, M. Frey, J. Garcia, B. Breaux, J. Scimeca, G|C Lemoine, Extraordinary C. Macaluso, J. Harris, P. Frey, S. Robillard, B. McManus, N. Tollett, B. Champion, J.A. Blouin, D. Dow, A. Hindrichs, E. Lee, B. Harb, A. Sides, Ministers M. Nola, S. Hebert, E. Champion, G. Daigre, M. Bailey, S. Grimes D. Harb, D. Burson L. Truax J. Hebert

M. Jurey, L. Bennett, D. LeBouef, V. Pitchford, Lectors B. Dow J. Thornhill J. Borne B. Watts

A. Howell, J.J. Lem- S. McDaniel, I. Ortiz, P. Borel, A. Cooper, E. Holder, J.B. Holder, oine, G. Pope, G. Altar Servers H. Ross, J. Ross, C. Short, G. Kleinpeter, J. Le, L. Holder, M. Holder, Reynolds, A. Vercher R. Sanchez B. Jackson, I. Spano C. Sigler, C. Wallace July 8, 2018 Page 3 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

OBSTACLES The prophet Ezekiel, Saint Paul, and the Lord Jesus share something in common in today's scripture readings. They all experience obstacles to their ministry. Ezekiel is summoned to prophesy to the Israelites, who are "[h]ard of face and obstinate of heart" (Ezekiel 2:4). Saint Paul recounts how he has been given a "thorn in the flesh" (2 Corinthians 12:7). The Lord Jesus is unable to perform many signs in his native place. The Gospel tells us that "[he] was amazed at their lack of faith" (Mark 6:6). We too sometimes encounter obstacles as we travel along the journey of faith. So often we experience weakness on this journey. Let the words of the Lord to Saint Paul encourage us today: "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Pope Francis appoints Michael Duca sixth leader of Diocese of Baton Rouge The Vatican announced Tuesday (June 26, 2018) ' appointment of Bishop Michael Gerard Duca, of the northern diocese of Shreveport, to be the newest bishop of Baton Rouge. Duca, 66, who has led the Shreveport diocese since 2008, will take over in Baton Rouge from Bishop , whose resignation the pope accepted June 26 after Muench turned 75 in December. In a June 26 statement on his retirement, Muench said his 16 years as head of the Baton Rouge diocese were “a profound honor and joy,” and that he will forever hold the clergy, religious, seminarians, and lay Catholics of the diocese “deep in heart and mind, in spirit and prayer.” Bishop Duca, as his replacement, will be welcomed “with open hearts and open arms,” Muench continued, noting the Louisiana bishop’s training in the areas of theology, spirituality, canon law, psychology, seminary ministry, health care, ecumenism and administration. “By nature, person, character, disposition, education and experience, Bishop Duca is eminently qualified for this position as one who radiates the love and joy of Jesus Christ,” he said, also extending his personal support. Duca’s installation as the sixth bishop of Baton Rouge will take place Aug. 24 at St. Joseph Cathedral at 2 p.m. Born June 5, 1952 in , Texas, Duca studied at the city’s Holy Trinity Seminary before being ordained a priest for the diocese April 29, 1978. From 1994-1996 he studied for a license in canon law at the Pontifical Universi- ty of St. Thomas Aquinas, also called the “Angelicum,” in Rome. In addition to his ministry at various Dallas-area parishes, Duca has served as the diocese’s vocations director, the director of ongoing formation of priests, and as a campus minister at Southern Methodist University. He has also been a member of the diocese’s personnel board, priests’ council, and College of Consultors. In 2004 he was given the title of monsignor by Pope John Paul II. Duca was rector of Holy Trinity Seminary in Dallas from 1996 until his St. Thomas More recently said goodbye appointment as bishop of Shreveport in 2008. For two years he served as president to Deacon Clayton Hollier who has been of the National Association of College Seminaries. reassigned to Sacred Heart Parish to fill a The bishop is currently a member of the United States and Louisiana ’ need. Parishioners dropped by the acvity conferences and was formerly president of the Louisiana Interchurch Conference. center aer all the Masses the weekend of June 23-24 to thank Deacon Clayton for He is a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and a member of the Equestrian his more than 26 years of service to the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. (Catholic News Agency) parish. Pictured with him above are members of the Catholic Daughters - Court Please return your Angel Tree gifts to the church this weekend. The of St. Francis #1915, from le to right, gifts do not need to be wrapped, but please attach your angel to the Cookie Cline, Regent Patricia Schmit, Bey gift. The STM Women’s Ministry will be making deliveries to our two Baughman, Vicky LaHaye and Linda LeBlanc. nursing homes, the NICUs, and St Vincent de Paul this week. See Page 5 for more pictures from the Thank you for your generosity! farewell fellowships. Photo by Barbara Schmi July 8, 2018 Page 4 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

MILITARY PRAYER LIST MASS INTENTIONS Please remember in your prayers the following active duty servicemen and women: AM3 John David Bynum, SANCTUARY LIGHT PO3 Kyle Cresap, Capt. Ed Ferchaud, PFC nd The sanctuary light in the church will burn in memory Samantha Lee, PO1 Stephen C. Gibson, 2 Lt. Curtis Ladd, SSgt. Jeremy Lemoine, Lt. John of Benny Frugé the week of July 8 as requested by Mary Macus, Lt. Rebecca Macus, SFC Blake Simoneaux, Maude Frugé. 2d Lt Austin Starks, 1stLt. Landon Stevens, 1stLt. The sanctuary light in the chapel will burn in memory of Blake Stover, Capt. Dean Talbot, and SrA Kyle Volentine, PFC Aaron Zuccaro. Martin Hung Pham the week of July 8 as requested by PRAYER LIST Tuyen Pham. Please remember in your prayers these seriously ill MASS INTENTIONS persons: Patricia Bailey, Charles Barbre, Glenda Barras, Thomas J. Bevans, Vergie Bordelon, Mer- Monday, July 9 - 7 a.m.: Buddy O’Neill lyn Bourgeois, Johnnie Broussard, Danny Bruce, Tuesday, July 10 - 6 p.m.: Frank Fox Susan Campbell, Colt David, Leland Denison, An- Wednesday, July 11 - 7 a.m.: Martin Hung Pham nie Diehl, Charles DiPalma, Richard Dillon, An- dre Dugas, Richard Empson, Sid Ferguson, Lima Thursday, July 12 - 8:45 a.m.: Marc Brabant Fola, Helen Fox, Julie Fresina, Rose Garrett, Ruth Friday, July 13 - 7 a.m.: Martin Hung Pham & Maria Gauthier, Denise Gautreau, Ricky George, Deacon Ray Gibson, Clifford George, Melissa Godso, June Hoang Guidry, Evelyn Heisler, Mark E. Hill, Art Landry, Saturday, July 14 - 4:30 p.m.: For the People Darryl Lieux, Rayne Lorio, Genevieve Mayeux, Sunday, July 15 - 8 a.m.: Jack Carona, Penny Fontenot, Charlotte Mathes, Curtis Mitchel, Baby Jack Mor- ris, Sandra Navarre, Marie Noto, Johnette Margaret Medica; 10 a.m.: Donald Allen, David Gilin, Plauche, Lydia Pourciau, Jimmy Prevot, Sammy Phyllis Hartman, Gloria Vilaret, Caterina Dung Tran; Ragusa, Roselyn Richard, Theresa Riffino, Mike 5 p.m.: Paul Lovell Ross, Caleb Searle, Frank Searle, Gloria Serio, Terri Smart, Richard Smith, Warren Thomasson, Grace Thompson, Hoa Tran, Jamie Watts, THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST. THOMAS MORE Loressa Watts, D.J. Webre, Thomas Webre, Aiden Welsh, Lynell Whipple

Tuesday, July 10 - Adult Faith Formation, 9:30 a.m.; PRAYER CHAIN: For serious or urgent prayer requests, CDA Rosary Makers, 10 a.m.; Marriage Enrichment call Sharon Hebert at 978-1246. If no answer, please Presentation, 6:30 p.m.; HS Youth Bible Study., leave your name and phone number for a callback.

6:30 p.m.; Baptism Seminar, 7 p.m. *If you are hospitalized or in a rehabilitative facility, we Wednesday, July 11 – Usher Meeting, 6 p.m. would like to visit and pray with you during your stay — please call or have a family member call the parish Thursday, July 12 – Confession, 8 a.m.; KC Auxiliary, office. Because of privacy laws, local hospitals are no 6 p.m. longer informing parishes when parishioners are Friday, July 13 - Youth TGIF, 6 p.m. admitted. Saturday, July 14 – , Confession, 3:15 p.m.; Retrouvaille, 6 p.m. Parish Stewardship Summary Sunday, July 15 - Youth Sunday Funday, 6 p.m. Fiscal Year 07/01/17 — 06/30/18 Collections for the week of June 10, 2018 To subscribe to Fr. Michael’s weekly homilies, visit: www.padrehooch.com. Offertory $ 21,940.00 ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH Maintenance $ 190.00 11441 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Building Fund $ 1,058.00 www.stmchurch.org Faith Direct Online Giving Office Phone: 225.275.3940 Office Fax: 225.275.1407 Parish Office Hours Offertory $ 15,583.00 Monday thru Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Maintenance $ 402.00 (Closed during the lunch hour, 12—1 p.m.) Building Fund $ 576.00 Photos by Bobbie Stiglets July 8, 2018 Page 6 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Please take note The parish staff will be away from the ofice July 16‐18 for a retreat and calendar planning ‐ ‐ communion services will be held , on these days.

Marriage Enrichment Presentation

Building a Sound Marriage Through Sacramental Grace Tuesday, July 10, 2018 6:30 PM St. Thomas More Church Presented By Diocesan Deacon Candidate Thursday, July 19th Mark Reynaud, MA, LPC-S, STM Mother Teresa Room LMFT-S 6 - 9 pm | $35 SINGLE SENIORS - Pattern choices: cross, apple, pumpkin, faith - What’s included: 10” x 10” stained board, hammer, July 9 – 11:30 a.m. Lunch at Montalbano’s Seafood, 12740 Florida nails, unlimited string colors, and instructor Blvd. Call Gail Miller, 272-3539. July 11 - 6:30 p.m. Trumpet cards in the coffee shop. Call Joyce Matherne, 272-2348. July 14 – 6 p.m. Dinner at Portabello’s, Bocage Village. Call Jeannie Latil, 385-1828.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

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