VOLUME 47, NUMBER 22 June 3, 2018

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

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

I am the living bread I am the living bread that came down that came down

from heavenfrom heaven

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SACRAMENTAL LIFE

Weekend Mass

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

Weekday Mass

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7 a.m.

Tuesday: 6 p.m. Thursday: 8:45 a.m.

Communion Service

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.

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.

CHURCH STAFF Pastor

Fr. Michael Alello Parochial Vicar Fr. Pat Broussard

Permanent Deacon Rev. Dr. Clayton Hollier 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

Youth Ministry Ms. Rosie Vutera (9th—12th grades)

Sacristan Ms. Kay Fetterman

Maintenance Mr. Alex Ho

Activity Center Custodian Mr. Roosevelt Hamilton

Liturgical Minister Schedule

4:30 PM 8 AM 10 AM 5 PM

Extraordinary Ministers

T. Bajon, A. Hndrichs, M. Jurey, P. Hoffman,

J. Scimeca, S. Bordelon, M. Waguespack,

S. Robillard, R. Smith

C. Courville, C. Findish, B. Stiglets, L. Findish,

C. Hollier, T. St. Romain, M. Nola, C. Volentine,

R. Findish

J.A. Blouin, B. Normand, S. Lejeune, T. Lejeune,

C. Thibodeaux, J. Crockett, K. Crockett,

N. Drouin, J. Harris

J. Breaux, D. Vutera, L. Boudreaux, S. Vutera,

J. Purpera, T. Landry, C. Taylor, U. Ricard,

M. Seeling

Lectors M. Jurey, M. LeJeune

S. Kleinpeter, E. Terrio

C. Garcia, T. Harris

K. Perret, E. Perret

Altar Servers W. Chenevert, S. Gomez,

I. Ortiz, J. Robin, A. Vercher

P. Borel, A. Cooper, M. Gordon, R. Le,

A. Mire

A. Horton, P. Horton, A. Howell, C. Mashon

V. Brown, M. Caro, M. Day, P. Day,

T. Seeling

JUNE 9/10

To subscribe to Fr. Michael’s weekly homilies:

visit www.padrehooch.com.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon.: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-16;

Mk 12:1-12

Tues.: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18; Ps 90:

2-4, 10, 14, 16; Mk 12:13-17

Wed.: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:

1b-2; Mk 12:18-27

Thurs.: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab,

8-10, 14; Mk 12:28b-34

Fri.: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:

2-6; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37

Sat.: 2 Tm 4:1-8; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;

Lk 2:41-51

Sun.: Gn 3:9-15; Ps 130:1-8; 2 Cor

4:13 -- 5:1; Mk 3:20-35

CHARITY Charity is that with which no one is lost, and without which no one is saved.

--St. Robert Bellarmine

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Lector Workshop Calling all current AND interested

lectors for a Lector Workshop! Whether you already serve as a lec-

tor or not, this ministry is a great

opportunity to serve our parish, and

more importantly, our Lord. Two workshops will be offered, and we

are asking for all who wish to partic-

ipate as a lector to attend one of them. The first workshop will take

place on Tuesday, June 26, at 10

a.m., and the other on Thursday,

June 28, at 7 p.m., both of which will be in the church and should only

last around an hour.

PRECIOUS BLOOD On this solemnity we focus our attention on the Body and Blood of Christ. We listen to the story of the renewal of the old covenant, which Moses sealed by splashing the blood of animals on the altar of sacrifice, as well as on the people. Jesus, whose blood is the blood of the new covenant, shed that precious blood on the cross, saving us from sin and promising us everlasting life. Blood is the life source that courses through our bodies. The precious blood of Christ is the life source for our spirits. Today may we, like the psalmist, offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the Lord, whose Body and Blood strengthen us to bring the Good News to everyone we meet.

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Plates of bbq chicken, beans, mac & cheese and bread wi l l be avai lable af ter the 8 and 10 am Masses for $7/plate | Act iv i ty Center Dr ive- thru: 10 am—noon.

If you would like to order 10 or more plates, please contact the Men’s Club in advance by email, stmenclub@gmail.com ; please provide the pickup time and a phone #.

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Vacation Bible School Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus

June 25-29 | 5:30-8:30 pm Register now!

Silver Fellowship Rosary & Lunch Thursday, June 7 @ 10:30 a.m.

STM Activity Center

Offertory $ 24,585.00

Maintenance $ 419.00

Building Fund $ 1,221.00

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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, Thomas J. Bevans, Vergie Bordelon, Johnnie Broussard, Danny Bruce,

Susan Campbell, Colt David, Leland Denison,

Annie Diehl, Charles DiPalma, Richard Dillon,

Andre Dugas, Richard Empson, Sid Ferguson, Lima Fola, Helen Fox, Julie Fresina, Rose Garrett,

Ruth Gauthier, Denise Gautreau, Ricky George,

Deacon Ray Gibson, Clifford George, Melissa Godso, June Guidry, Evelyn Heisler, Mark E. Hill,

Art Landry, Darryl Lieux, Rayne Lorio, Charlotte

Mathes, Curtis Mitchel, Baby Jack Morris, Sandra

Navarre, Marie Noto, Johnette Plauche, Lydia Pourciau, Jimmy Prevot, Roselyn Richard,

Theresa Riffino, Mike Ross, Caleb Searle, Frank

Searle, Gloria Serio, Richard Smith, Warren Thomasson, Grace Thompson, Hoa Tran, Jamie

Watts, Loressa Watts, D.J. Webre, Thomas

Webre, Aiden Welsh, Lynell Whipple.

MILITARY PRAYER LIST Please remember in your prayers the following active-duty

servicemen and women: AM3 John David Bynum, PO3 Kyle Cresap, Capt. Ed Ferchaud, PFC

Samantha Lee, PO2 Stephen C. Gibson,

2nd Lt. Curtis Ladd, Lt. John Macus, Lt. Rebecca

Macus, 2d Lt Austin Starks, 2ndLt. Landon Stevens, 1stLt. Blake Stover, Capt. Dean Talbot, SrA Kyle

Joseph Volentine, PFC Aaron Zuccaro.

PRAYER CHAIN: 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 chapel will burn in memory of Maria Hoang the week of June 3 as requested by Tuyen Pham. There is no intention for the sanctuary light in the church the week of June 3.

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, June 4 - 7 a.m.: Maria Hoang Tuesday, June 5 - 6 p.m.: Jimmy Fox Wednesday, June 6 - 7 a.m.: Jason Juneau Thursday, June 7 - 8:45 a.m.: Susan and Joseph Monjure Friday, June 8 - 7 a.m.: Bob Navo Saturday, June 9 - 8:45 a.m.: Communion Service; 4:30 p.m.: Ida Bunker, Joe Vince Sr. and Mary Salario Vince, Joey Vince Jr., Vince and Salario Families, Leroy Dupre, Mitzie Roppolo Pitalo, Una Vidrine Tullos, Michelle Cooper, Edmond Labat, Penny Jenkins Sunday, June 10 - 8 a.m.: Bruce Tregre, Buddy O’Neill, Essie and Leeward Ortego, Ann and Charlie Mann; 10 a.m.: Manny Fernandez; 5 p.m.: For the People

Monday, June 4 - Adult Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 5 - Adult Bible Study, 9:30 a.m.; CDA

Rosary Makers, 10 a.m.; High School Bible Study,

6:30 p.m.; RCIA, 6:30 p.m.; Baptism Seminar, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6 – Come Lord Jesus, 1:30 p.m.;

Small Group Bible Study, 4 p.m.; Forever Young Cards,

6:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 7 – Confession, 8 a.m.; Silver

Fellowship, 10:30 a.m.; Youth Ministry, 6 p.m.; Men’s

Ultreya, 7 p.m.

Friday, June 8 – Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 – Confession, 3:15 p.m.

Sunday, June 10 – Men’s Club BBQ Dinners, 8 a.m.

Parish Stewardship Summary

Fiscal Year 07/01/17 — 06/30/18

Collections for the week of May 13, 2018

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

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

Parish Office Hours

Monday thru Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed during the lunch hour, 12—1 p.m.)

Photos by Bobbie StigletsPhotos by Bobbie Stiglets

For more information on emergency preparedness, see the parish website under the LINKS tab

for the complete 4 page disaster preparedness document provided by Catholic Charities,

and a very informative emergency guide published by the Governor’s Office.

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