December 16, 2018
Transcript of December 16, 2018
ST. MARY OF THE PINES December 16, 2018
1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71118
Office 687-5121 • Rectory 687-1818 • Fax 687-5124 www.stmops.org Email: [email protected]
Rev. Michael Thang’wa F.M.H., Pastor
Rev. John Paul Crispin, F.M.H. Parochial Vicar
Kim Long, Director of Religious Education
Carol Garceau, Secretary Tanyau Bracey, Office Assistant Tom Ticich, Music Coordinator
Jenny Hebert, Organist Catherine Deal, Housekeeper
Ken Birch, Custodian MASSES: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m., & 5:00 p.m., (Spanish Mass at 11:30 a.m.) CONFESSION: Saturday 3:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. and by appointment. BAPTISM: Call the office to schedule a preparation class after which a Baptism date can be scheduled. ADORATION: Following 8:30 am Mass on Tuesday until Holy Hour which is 5:00-6:00 p.m. GIFT SHOP: Hours Sunday ,10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. CHURCH OFFICE: Monday — Friday , 9:00 am- 12 noon and 1:00 pm– 3:30 pm. Closed for lunch from 12:00-1:00 pm.
We the people of St. Mary of the Pines are unified by our Baptism to fulfill the mission of the Catholic Church: to proclaim the works of God and to live as Jesus taught.
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we will improve our lives by continuing to understand the teachings of the Catholic Church, sharing with the poor, providing support for our young people, the sick and the lonely, worshipping with reverence and enthusiasm, providing stewardship for the gifts God has committed to our care, and celebrating together as a Christian family.
Saturday 4:00 P.M. + Sam Richardson + Marie Meziere Lucas LeBlanc + Evelyn Procell Sunday 9:00 A.M. + Elias Romero 12-16 + Margie DeBusk + Raymond L. Peterson + Jorge S. Tranquino 11:30 A.M. Spanish Mass 5:00 P.M. St. Mary’s Parish Family Monday 8:30 A.M. Scarlato/Moser Family + Sandy Tamplin Tuesday 8:30 A.M. Helen Paddie + James A. Ebarb Wednesday 8:30 A.M Mass of Thanksgiving + Joe M. Ebarb + Tom McClellan Thursday 8:30 A.M. + Pete Metoyer + Bob Mainiero + Doug & Bobbie Morris Friday 8:30 A.M. + Danny Garceau, Jr. + Ronnie Alexander Saturday 4:00 P.M. + St. Mary’s Parish Family + Susan Ponseigo Brill + Clothilda LaCour + M.P. Joseph Sunday 9:00 A.M Lucas LeBlanc 12-23 + Ronnie Alexander + Raymond P. Ebarb, Jr. + Evelyn Procell 11:30 A.M. Spanish Mass 5:00 P.M. + Pablo Selloriquez
Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018
The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. — Zephaniah 3:15b
December 8 & 9, 2018
Bldg. Improvements $ 223.00 SVDP $ 185.00 Charities $ 27.00 Campaign for Human Development $ 1.00 ******** Tithe: Weekly Collection needed $ 9,269.51 Actual Collection $ 8,667.15
Hearing Devices We have a few hearing devices remaining for those who may be experiencing hearing issues in church. These will only work with our sound system. When no longer needed, please return them back to the Parish Office as these are church property. Should you need one, at no cost, please call the Office @ 687-5121.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46- 56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
Mass Intentions for the Week
The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week in loving memory of Clothilda LaCour. May Clothilda and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
We need help decorating the church for Christmas. If you can spare some time on Friday, December 21st fol-lowing the 8:30am Mass, we could really use the help. The more people
who volunteer, the less time it will take to complete the job. Please check the sign-up sheet in the foyer of the church, and we thank you in advance.
Second Collection: December 24/25—Diocesan In-firm Priests’ Fund. Please be generous.
Sonny Canatella, Ted Canatella, Ricky Shaw, Chris Redmon, Cheryl Hopkins, Jimmie & Charlotte Carter, Jenny Booras, Mitchell Kern, Joseph Olah, Mary Mitchell, James Lundon, Desma
Burnett, Karen Moore, John Gauthier, Willie Martinez, Tom Trawick, Ashley Walker, Cole Pasquier, Cotton & Doris Ebarb, Carolyn Jowers Laws, Chandler McIn-nis, Kelly Garsee Joyner, Kevan Kirtland, Hazel Ebarb, Raymond Hopkins, Letha Davis, Cammie Lester, Dave Buckley, Bobby Remedies, Benny Reme-dies, Danny Remedies, Bill Rehak, Margie Pinckard, Pam Bass Strickland, Jamie Russell, Linda Galano, Kevin Leone, Sonya Rinchuso, Laura Taylor Murphy, Cheryl Lyn Brown, Linda Greer, Arinta Cooper, Greg Remedies, Octavio Leon, Ruth Driver, Brad Bryant, Jay Tidwell, Jacci Wilson, Shawn Monroe, Keisha Da-vis, Regina White, Clarence & Betty Smith, Estelle No-tini, Frances Sanders, Teresa Pizzolato, Deborah Summers, Dale Ebarb, M/M Richard Dimes, Robert Tatum, Mildred B. Evins, Mike Meshell, Susie Jelks, Mary Brock, Kylie Newton, Stanley Bohrek, James Read, Jennifer Henderson, Dianne Keene, Willie Fer-rell, Isaac Kevin Seymour, Raymond Arnold, Vita Gre-gorio, Gary Birch, Ralph Davis, Doug Hill, Christin Page Compton, Donna Thomas, Sammy Sherville, Marklyn Boucher, Bobbie Hermes. PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE & FOR ALL WHO HAVE ASKED FOR OUR PRAYERS.
Mass Attendance: Dec. 8 & 9, 2018
4:00pm….133 9:00am….179 11:30am…. 163 5:00pm…. 85
St. Mary of the Pines Cross Raffle
Hand -Carved Cross made from Olive Wood.
Incense in each of the Points. Winner will be announced at the
Parish Christmas Party on December 16, 2018. $2.00 a ticket or 3 for $5.00
Tickets may be purchased from any parish council mem-ber after the weekend Masses or in the church office.
Even though we have no Bishop, we will be having our annual Mardi Gras at St. Pius X Catholic Church. It is open to the general public. Mass begins on the first Saturday of January corresponding to the Feast of the Epiphany, 9:00am. Sponsored by the Manno Family. The Mass will be in honor of Msgr. Carson LaCaze. Celebrating the Mass will be Msgr. Earl Provenza, Fr. Joe Martina, Fr. Karl Daigle, and the main celebrant will be Fr. Charles Glorioso. King Cake, Juice & coffee will be served to all in the St. Pius Community Hall. There is no charge and Mardi Gras jackets are en-couraged, but crown and tiaras are not. For more in-formation, contact John Manno, Jr. at 318-459-2002.
St. Joseph “Spring ACTS Retreat” Women’s: March 21-24, 2019 Men’s: April 4-7, 2019 For more information, call Melissa Olivier @ 402-2464, or email Cindy McGowan at:
The Ladies Guild is in the process of replacing the over-worn cups we are currently using for Communion. The cost of each Cup is $320.00, and we need three (3) more, as one has already
been purchased. Anyone who is interested in buying one for a Memorial for a loved one, or anyone interest-ed in helping defray the cost, please contact Maryalice Owen at 687-7877, or the church office at 687-5121. If you want any engraving done on them, there will be an extra cost. Thank you in advance for your help.
St. Mary’s Parish Christmas Party Sunday, December 16, 2018 following the 5:00pm Mass
Place: Vandegaer Hall
Parish will provide the meat, rolls, drinks
Families with the last name A-L—bring salads
M-S—bring veggies T-Z—bring desserts
Please bring enough for your family plus four more adults.
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