VOLUME 47, NUMBER 34 August 26, 2018

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCHTHE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH

August 26, 2018 Page 2 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

SACRAMENTAL LIFE

Weekend Mass

Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m.

Weekday Mass

Wednesday and Friday: 7 a.m.

Tuesday: 6 p.m. (Preceded by Novena: 5:30 p.m.)

Thursday: 8:45 a.m.

Communion Service First Saturday: 8:45 a.m.

Reconciliation Thursday: 8 a.m.

Saturday: 3:15 p.m. and by appointment

Baptism

Call the parish office in the early stages of pregnancy.

Marriage

Call the parish office at least six months before the wedding.

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor

Fr. Michael Alello

Parochial Vicar

Fr. Pat Broussard

Permanent Deacon

Rev. Mr. Joe Scimeca

Administration

Ms. Sheila Juneau

Music & Liturgy

Mr. Bret Jackson

Religious Education

Ms. Sarah Neau

Secretary/The Tower

Ms. Ellen Guidry

Secretary/Receptionist

Ms. Elise Moran

Sacristan

Ms. Kay Fetterman

Maintenance

Mr. Alex Ho

Activity Center Custodian

Mr. Roosevelt Hamilton

4:30 PM 8 AM 10 AM 5 PM

Extraor-dinary

Ministers

S. Bonaccorso J. Pitchford L. Pitchford P. Hoffman

R. Smith G. Miller L. Truax

B. Broussard C. Taylor

F. Fresina G. Guiberteau C. Volentine

S. Mann J | J Mathes

B. Stiglets M. Nola

D. Vutera J. Fresina

C. Bonnecaze G | C Lemoine

M. Starks T. Martin

J. Crockett Sr. C. DiVincenti K. Crockett J. Cronin

D. Bonnecase

A. DeJean S. Kleinpeter

C. Purpera J. Broussard S. Boiteaux J. Purpera T. Landry S. Grimes R. DeJean

Lectors M. LeJeune R. Stanek

S. Baldridge H. Hebert

A. Broussard M. Lemoine

G. Knecht M. Steib

Altar Servers

S. Gomez S. Le

I. Ortiz J. Robin H. Ross J. Ross

E. Alley T. Denny

J. Le J.J. Lemoine

R. Le A. Mire

M. Gordon T. Levron C. Mashon S. McNicol

C. Sigler C. Wallace

A. Broussard J. Clark S. Clark R. Corey

B. Jackson I. Ortiz

Liturgical Minister Schedule

SEPTEMBER 1/2

MyBelovedFamily,

Our time together is a treasureand reminder of God’s goodness.

Your willingness to allow me to

ministerwithyouandloveyouhashelpedusalltogrowinGod’sgrace

and peace. Were things different

Iwouldstayherewithyou justas

Peter wanted tomake three tentson the mountain top and remain

with Jesus at the trans iguration.

But, God calls us ever forward inour journey toward Him and

sometimes this means we cannot

remain.Iwill bemoving toStMary’s in

NewRoads,La., andbeginningmy

assignmentonSept1st. Though Ilookforwardtolovingandserving

God’sbelovedthere,Iwillmissyou

andkeepyouinmyheart.Youwillalwaysbemyfamily,always.

Thank you from the bottom of

my heart for your dedication toOurLordthroughHisChurch,your

love and kindness and your

generousspirit.Youhavemuchtobe proud of here. Your future is

bright and getting brighter all the

time.May the loveofGod theFather,

thepeaceofOurLord JesusChrist

and the community of the HolySpiritbewithyoualways.

WiththeloveofChrist,

Fr. Pat

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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, min-isterial and social opportunities for the spiritual growth of the parish family.

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Perpetual Adoration Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has been part of the Church’s tradition since the 6th century. The Adoration Chapel here at St. Thomas More was built for parishioners and others to have quiet a place to pray and adore the Lord in His Eu-charistic presence. The chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Prayer Line The Prayer Line Ministry takes requests from the public for immediate and urgent prayers. These requests are communicated to prayer volunteers in a matter of minutes. Anyone with a telephone and a few minutes of time can help. If you feel called to pray for others, please sign up for this very simple and life-giving ministry. Bereavement Ministry This incredible ministry provides spiritual, physical and moral support to families experiencing the loss of a loved one. Volunteers assist on the day of the funeral in the church as altar servers, Eucha-ristic ministers, sacristans, and hospitality minis-ters. If you feel called to walk with our parishioners and extended family that have lost a loved one please share your time, heart and compassion with the Bereavement Ministry. Partnership Food Delivery The St. Thomas More Partnership Food Delivery Ministry volunteers transport the non-perishable food items donated by the parishioners on the third Sunday of each month. Volunteers are needed to help deliver the food to the St. Paul’s Center Food Bank on the Wednesday morning that follows the food collection.

HOUSEHOLDS IN GOD'S SERVICE In the ancient world, "household" was a wide-reaching concept. When Joshua today speaks of his household serving

the Lord, he meant not just those people who lived inside his walls or those related to him by blood or marriage; he meant slaves or servants and their families, and anyone indebted to him in any way. Even his livestock and other posses-sions would be consecrated to service of God. In our world, we value allowing individuals their freedom to choose how they live, and wouldn't think of offering our pets to the service of God. But, as we discern our vocation as disciples bap-tized into Christ, we can come to realize how far-ranging the "households" of our lives still are: how we act toward our spouses, children, roommates or anyone we live with; our behavior with neighbors; or in public as we encounter many "strangers" every day in stores or traffic who suddenly are "next door" to us. How can we use our time, our resources, or gifts for selfless reasons rather than personal gain? No matter what life our witness to the Good News calls us to, we all have a "household" that must be consecrated to service of the Lord our God.

PANEL DISCUSSION ON IMMIGRATION The Racial Harmony Commission invites you to a panel discussion on Immigration: Finding Christ in the Immi-grant: Immigration and the Creation of a More Diverse Society on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Tracy Cen-ter. The purpose of the evening is to give participants an overview of the current state of immigration policy and its impact on families and individuals; critique it through the lenses of Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching and social sciences; and explore actions that will give a Christian wit-ness. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

SINGLE SENIORS MINISTRY

Offertory $ 14,078.00

Maintenance $ 464.00

Building Fund $ 350.00

Faith Direct Online Giving

Offertory $ 19,348.00

Maintenance $ 81.00

Building Fund $ 806.00

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MASS INTENTIONS

THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST. THOMAS MORE

PRAYER LIST Please remember in your prayers these seriously ill persons: Patricia Bailey, Charles Barbre, Glenda Barras, Thomas J. Bevans, Vergie Bordelon, Merlyn Bourgeois, Johnnie Broussard, Danny Bruce, Susan Campbell, Essie Culotta, Colt David, Leland Denison, Annie Diehl, Charles DiPalma, Richard Dillon, Andre Dugas, Richard Empson, Liz Ferguson, Lima Fola, Helen Fox, Julie Fresina, Avril Garcia, Rose Garrett, Ruth Gauthier, Denise Gautreau, Ricky George, Deacon Ray Gibson, Clifford George, Melissa Godso, June Guidry, Evelyn Heisler, Mark E. Hill, Art Landry, Rayne Lorio, Genevieve Mayeux, Charlotte Mathes, Curtis Mitchel, Baby Jack Morris, Sandra Navarre, Marie Noto, Johnette Plauche, Lydia Pourciau, Jimmy Prevot, Sammy Ragusa, Roselyn Richard, Theresa Riffino, Mike Ross, Barry Sanders, Caleb Searle, Frank Searle, Gloria Serio, Terri Smart, Richard Smith, Wyatt Somrek, Warren Thomasson, Grace Thompson, Hoa Tran, Jamie Watts, Loressa Watts, D.J. Webre, Thomas Webre, Aiden Welsh, Lynell Whipple.

PRAYER LINE: For serious or urgent prayer requests, call Sharon Hebert at 978-1246. If no answer, please leave your name and phone number for a callback.

SANCTUARY LIGHT The sanctuary light in the church will burn in memory of Melinda Robinson the week of Aug. 26 as requested by Shirley Bonaccorso. The sanctuary light in the chapel will burn in memory of Marjorie and Woodrow Beard the week of Aug. 26 as requested by family and friends.

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Aug. 27 - 7 a.m.: No Mass — intention for Ernest Bonaccorso moved to Sept. 19 Tuesday, Aug. 28 - 6 p.m.: T.J. Norris and Family, Charles Bongiovanni Wednesday, Aug. 29 - 7 a.m.: Maria My Pham Thursday, Aug. 30 - 8:45 a.m.: Angelo Monjure Friday, Aug. 31 - 7 a.m.: Melinda Robinson Saturday, Sept. 1 - 4:30 p.m.: For the People Sunday, Sept. 2 - 8 a.m.: Mike Schneiderjan, Special Intention: Julie Fresina; 10 a.m.: Coleska Joseph, Jason Juneau, Dave Gilin, Ray Rogers, John Folmer Family, Geraldine Lanier, Loyce and Cecil Patin, Special Intention: Tran Lam Thanh; 5 p.m.: Charles Bongiovanni

Tuesday, Aug. 28 - CDA Rosary Makers, 6:30 p.m.; RCIA, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 - Come Lord Jesus, 1:30 p.m.; Small Group Bible Study, 4 p.m.; Parish Choir, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30 – Confession, 8 a.m.; Men’s Ultreya, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 – Padre Pio Prayer Group, 8 a.m.; Confession, 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2 - Single Seniors Dinner & Meeting, 4:30 p.m.

Parish Stewardship Summary

Fiscal Year 07/01/17 — 06/30/18 Collections for the week of July 22, 2018

ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH 11441 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Office Phone: 225.275.3940 | Office Fax: 225.275.1407 www.stmchurch.org

St. Padre Pio Prayer Group meets Sept. 1 The center of Padre Pio’s spiritual life was the Eucha-rist. He is a patron saint of Eucharistic Adorers becauseoftentimeshewouldbefoundinEucharisticAdoration.HeconsideredAdorationsoimportantthatheeveninstructedhis fellowfriars"Whenyouwantto indmecomeneartheTabernacle.” “Aswecelebrate the feastofourbelovedPa-drePio,letusstrivetoliveinthespirithewantedtoinstillinhischildren…wearepeopleoffaith,prayer,witness,ser-vicecalled tounity inmindandheart for thegloryofGod,edi icationofhispeopleandthesalvationofoursouls.”(Fr.FrancisA.Sariego,O.F.M.Cap.ArticleSeptember2004).TheSt.PadrePioPrayerGroupinvitesallparishionerstojointheminprayingthePadrePioRosaryandConsecrationtoMotherMaryat8a.m.beforethe irstSaturdaycommun-ionserviceinthechurchonSept.1st.

Sept. 2 - 4:30 p.m., Monthly Dinner and Meeting. Dinner Committee is David Longwell, Gail Miller, Lee Denison, Mona Fontenot and Virginia Heitz.

- Back to School— Blessing of Backpacks and Women’s Ministry Beignets & Bacon

Photos by Bobbie Stiglets

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