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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.
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
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
Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30am Friday: 6:30am
FEBRUARY 10, 2019—FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Pastor: Fr . Cuthber t “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” Vancour t
School of Religious Education Coordinator: Dave Gauthier
228-596-8835, [email protected] Secretary: Becky Mullins, 228-863-1610, [email protected]
Bookkeeper: Bever ly 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: Rober t 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. Eucharistic Adoration: Every Fr iday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Chapel (upstair s in the Office Complex)
Marriage: Call the office at least six months in advance of scheduled wedding date. Attendance at pre-marriage course is required. Wedding policy guidelines may be obtained from office or on website.
Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:15 –3:45 pm (or call 863-1610 for an appointment.)
Jesus said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4
FEBRUARY 10, 2019—FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26
GOD’S SUMMONS Confronted with God’s power and majesty, the first response of the prophet Isaiah was to acknowledge his sinfulness. “Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean lips,” he said aloud. Likewise, with his empty fishing nets dramatically filled at Jesus’ instruction, Peter fell to his knees and cried out, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” Next, Peter got up. He docked his boats then left to follow Jesus. Isaiah also had a dramatic change of heart. When he heard the Lord say, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” Isaiah answered, “Here I am, send me.” We are summoned daily by the Risen Lord. We are reminded of the saving power of the gospel and know in our heart of hearts that, as St. Paul wrote, believing in anything else won’t lead to anything. What will it take for you to move past your sinfulness? What will it take for you to get off your knees? What will it take for you to bring to realize what is unimportant and to accept your call to be God’s messenger? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PRAYER FOR OUR PRIESTS
Gracious and loving God, we thank You for the gift of our priests.
Through them we experience Your presence in the Sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for Your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding and strength they need to follow in the footsteps
of Jesus. Inspire them with the vision of Your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of Your
divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Lent begins on March 6 and we will be having daily Masses on Mon - Fri at 8:30am (6:30am on Fri) and at
Noon through Mon, Apr 15. We are in need of Readers, Altar Servers, and Eucharistic Ministers to be scheduled for these Masses. Please prayerfully consider attending
daily Mass during Lent and let me know if you are availa-ble to fill any of these positions on a daily or weekly ba-sis. Thank you for your service. Linda Linder 816-289-
4967 or [email protected].
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!!
All of those who attended the Senior Citizens Dinner last year can attest to what a special time it was for them. The
date for this year’s Senior Citizen Dinner is Mar 23. More details will be available in the next few weeks now.
Father Pat, February 11th
FEBRUARY 10, 2019—FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
God our Father, You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ.
We ask that You inspire young people whom You call to priesthood and consecrated life to courageously follow
Your will.
Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love, the suffering are
comforted, and Your people are strengthened by the sacra-ments.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
FAMILY BIBLES
A Bible is a great gift to give on any occasion. The parish office has availa-ble a supply of Family Bibles – ideal as gifts for any family, especially newly-weds.
Since we have purchased them in bulk, we can offer these for $35 each. Some on-line stores have these Bibles for $60. Come to the parish office during regular hours; Mon- thru Fri, 9am to 4:30pm.
CELTIC LANDSCAPES OF SCOTLAND AND WALES WITH FR. LOUIS LOHAN May 23rd - June 3rd, 2019, 4 nights Wales, 6 nights in Scotland You are most welcome to join Fr. Louis Lohan on a breathtaking tour of the Celtic Landscapes of Scotland and Wales. Sightseeing includes: Big Pit National Coal Museum, Tour of Brecon Beacons, Hereford Cathedral, Pontcysllte Aqueduct, Caernarfon Castle, Scenic Stream Train Ride, Hadrian’s Wall, Tour of Glasgow, Edinburgh Castle, Glencoe –the spot where Har-ry Potter was filmed, Woolen Mill, Loch Ness Cruise, Ei-lean Donan Castle, Isle of Skye, Culloden Battlefield, Kilt Maker in Inverness. The cost is $4,957 per person based on two in a room. This experience includes round trip flight from Gulfport, MS, land tour onboard a luxury motor coach, hotels, all breakfasts and most dinners. Email: [email protected] or call Paula 228 697 7814
THE BLACK AND INDIAN MISSION
COLLECTION
The Black and Indian Mission Collection exists to help communities build the Church and preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African American, Native American, and Alaskan Native people of God. Every year, it is the amaz-ing generosity of Catholic faithful who enable the Black and Indian Mission Office to support the organization.
The second collection will be on Feb 17, and the enve-lopes for the collection will be available at the rear of the church or make a notation on your check in the collection basket..
PARISH DIRECTORIES
Before and after all Masses on Feb 23 & 24 in the EAST FOYER, the pictor ial director ies will be available for the parishioners who have not yet received their copies.
PLEASE WELCOME NEW PARISHIONER
Irma Jean Clay
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sun, Feb 10….9am, Jazz Mass, Fellowship Social fol- lowing, Church, CC Sun, Feb 10….10-11:30am, PreK-5th (RCIC)SRE Class Sun, Feb 10….12:45pm, Baptism, following 11:30 Mass Sun, Feb 10 ..... 4-5:15pm, RCIT, Rm 211 Sun, Feb 10….Search Retreat, Life Teen, 11th & 12th Graders, Dedeaux Mon, Feb 11…9-12:15pm, SVdP Society, SRE Bldg Mon, Feb 11…7pm, RCIA w/Sponsor , Rm 222 Tues, Feb 12 .... 9-1pm, Quilters, Rm 222 Tues, Feb 12…7pm, RCIA Graduates Gather ing, Rm 222 Wed, Feb 13….11:30am, Lunchkins, CC Wed, Feb 13….7pm, Confirmation Classes, Rm 203 Thurs, Feb 14.. .9am, Centering Prayer & Scripture,
Church Thurs, Feb 14.. .9-12:15pm, SVdP Society, SRE Bldg Thurs, Feb 14...7pm, New Wine, Rm 222 Fri, Feb 15……8am-4pm, Adoration, Chapel
FEBRUARY 10, 2019—FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ATTENTION: LADIES AUXILIARY Knights of Columbus #4898
The Ladies Auxiliary is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the following: 2.5 gal Bayou Classic Fryer $200 Gift Cards to various restaurants Fontanini Nativity Set. Tickets are $1 each or 11 for $10, and the drawing will be held Apr 27, 2019. See any member to purchase or contact Michele Ponte at 954-661-6393 [email protected] Like us on facebook
COUNCIL #4898 For information on membership or any questions, contact Tom Ponte, Grand Knight, [email protected] Feb 7….7pm, Mtg to be followed by 4th Degree Mtg Feb 17...8am, Breakfast served in CC Feb 21...7pm, Meeting The coupon below can be used for a dis-count. For multiple family members, coupons may be clipped from as many bulletins as necessary. Like us on Facebook
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2018-2019 School Calendar
Mon, 11-Thurs, Feb 14.….8:10am, Prayer& Pledge, Leaders-2nd Grade Fri, Feb 15...8:30-9:30am, Holy Family Church Mass Leaders-3rd Grade Principal: Carol Church 4321 Espy Avenue Long Beach MS 39560 Ph. 228-222-6000 Like us on Facebook
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2019 UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH Fri, Feb 22 Royal Coronation Ball St. Vincent de Paul School, Doors open at 7pm Tableau begins at 8pm Entertainment provided by the Top Cats Contact Jennifer Glenn for tickets Sat, Feb 23 Parade begins at 6pm Contact Eddie Seal @228-326-7207 for details Jennifer Glenn at 228-860-4000
SERVE THE POOR Be diligent in serving the poor. Love the poor, honor them as you would Christ himself. —St. Louise de Marillac
LUNCHKINS
Please join us for Lunchkins on Feb 13 in the CC at 11:30am if possible. No admission, no agenda-just a gath-ering of friends for fellowship and a chance to meet new friends. It is not just for Catholics, so if you have neigh-bors, relatives or friends of a different religious back-ground or not any religious affiliation, please feel free to invite them. It’s potluck, so bring a dish to share!
FEBRUARY 10, 2019—FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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 sessions will begin at 6:30pm and end at 8pm.
Attendance will be taken each Sunday evening!
February 3rd- Super Bowl Social 8th-10th- SEARCH RETREAT- 9th through 12th Graders, Dedeaux 10th- Edge- “We are Family”- The goal of this night is
for the youth to learn that God loves us so much He created us to not only be His children, but to actually be like Him. The lives of Adam and Eve teach us how much we are loved and how we sep-arate ourselves from God when we do not trust Him. We also learn that God is a loving Father who never abandons us.
Life Teen- “Meet the Parents”- The goal of this Life Night is to help teenagers recognize that orig-inal sin is a real inheritance that we gained from Adam and Eve, but that Christ has given us a new inheritance that can replace the hold of sin and death through grace.
17th- Edge and Life Teen- “Holy or Hypocrite” - The goal is to acknowledge hypocrisy and judgment within the Church and to challenge teens to recog-nize the Church as the path to holiness for all peo-ple.
24th- Edge- “Our Hope and Our Promise”- The goal of this Edge Night is to provide the middle school youth with a clear understanding of who Abraham was, what God asked of him, how it pertains to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, and what it means for them as individuals.
Life Teen- “Yes.”- The goal of this night is to help teens understand that faith requires obedience; we cannot have faith in God but refuse to follow His call in our lives. Using the scriptural examples of Abraham and Mary as models of obedience and as witnesses to the power of faith, teens will be chal-lenged to be open to the will of God in their lives.
Ashlie Moran
[email protected] 863-1610
RECURRING AROUND THE PARISH… Adoration in the Chapel….8am-4pm, Fri Baptism Classes….9:30am, Last Sat of every month, Rm 222; contact person is Sue Hoffman at 228-864-5868 Choir....All interested singers and skilled instrumental-ists are welcome. Ensemble…..10:30am, Sun Church/Mass 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 mtg follows the 1st mtg of the month) Ladies Aux of the KofC #4898….7pm, every 3rd Thurs of the month, Rm 115 (Office conference room) Lunchkins….11:30am, Second Wed of the month, CC St. Joseph’s Helping Hands….Work day is the fir st Sat of each month 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) sales…After all Masses & during office hours, 9am-4:30pm weekdays
SRE NEWS
SRE Classes are Sundays at 10:10am in the SRE Bldg. Dave Gauthier is the coordinator of SRE,
ABOUT ST. JOSEPH’S HELPING HANDS
St. Joseph Helping Hands is a group of parishioners who provide a helping hand to those in need. Services are limited but their goal is to help friends and neighbors who may have fallen through the cracks-folks on limited in-come who cannot afford to hire someone to do a small job but can afford the materials. They do almost anything a handyman would do-clean yards, mend fences, patch sheetrock, minor electrical repairs, replace doors, paint, repair wheelchair ramps, etc. Their services are free. They do not have any source of funding for materials-donations are accepted. A form to request work may be found on the display cases in church or contact Liz Ruth (president) at 228-314-4179. (Corrected Phone No.) The St. Joseph’s Helping Hands meetings are the 4th Thurs of every month at 6pm in the church office confer-ence room. Report for assignments on the first Sat of each month at 8:30am in the church’s parking lot.
FEBRUARY 10, 2019—FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS INTENTIONS
Tues, Feb 12 8:30am +Mary McIntyre Wed, Feb 13 8:30am +Sr. Mary Elise Wilson Thurs, Feb 14 8:30am +Harold Barnes +Dr. Pat Pierce +Diane Mayer (1st Anniv) Fri, Feb 15 6:30am +Adolph Delgado Sat, Feb 16 4:00pm +David Pope Sun, Feb 17 7:30am +Jimmy Dilorenzo 9:00am St. Thomas Parish Family 11:30am +Sally Boggs 5:30pm +Margie Robins
PETITIONS OF PRAYER
Beverly Carver, Blakeley Quinn Hammons, Chris Carubba, Chris Papania, Doug White, Faith Tejera, Greg Peno, Jamie Favre, Jim LeBorde, Mabel Skellie, Milton LeBlanc, Noreen Baker, Paulette Papania Bohne, Saman-tha Proug, Sue Bishop Burnett, Theresaa Penn, Victoria Ruth, William W. McDonald, Yvonne Fallo…..and all oth-ers in our parish and community who are in need of heal-ing, physical or spiritual.
LAY MINISTER SCHEDULE FOR FEB 16 & 17
IN MEMORIAM Please pray for the repose of the souls of our dearly
departed and for their families who grieve their loss. † Brenda Boney
† Barry Lafferty (Candy Dubuisson’s father)
JANUARY SACRAMENTS
Aurora Jane McHugh Olivia Ann Melancon
PETITIONS OF PRAYER INFORMATION Names for the sick list come from hospital visitation lists; also from telephone calls made to the parish office. We are aware that there are many others in the parish and community who are suffering and, therefore, we ask those who are praying to include in your prayers “all in our par-ish and community who are in need of healing, physical or spiritual.” We regret that space does not allow us to list each and everyone’s name in the bulletin each week. The names remain on the list for a period of four weeks before being removed unless a new request is re-ceived for the person.
CHOOSING SIDES My great concern is not whether God is on our side; my great concern is to be on God’s side.
—Abraham Lincoln
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TOTAL OFFERINGS FOR FEB 2 & 3 The total offerings for our weekend collections were una-vailable at the time of publication.
Second collection next weekend—Black and Indian Mis-sions.
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