ST. MARY OF THE PINES September 23, 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) 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m., & 5:00 p.m., (Spanish Mass at 11:30 a.m.) CONFESSION: Saturday 3:30 p.m. until 4:15 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 Thursday, 12 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. W e 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. U nder 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.
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) 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m., & 5:00 p.m., (Spanish Mass at 11:30 a.m.) CONFESSION: Saturday 3:30 p.m. until 4:15 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 Thursday, 12 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 4:30 P.M. + Charles Pasquier, Sr. + Joe Schutzenhofer Sunday 9:00 A.M. + Evelyn Procell 9-16 + Robert Howard + Dock Harris + Krystal Kennedy 11:30 A.M. Spanish Mass 5:00 P.M. St. Mary’s Parish Family Monday 8:30 A.M. + Joe Schutzenhofer Tuesday 8:30 A.M. + Teddy Alexander + Rev. A. Blondel Hoang Wednesday 8:30 A.M. + Msgr. J. Carson LaCaze + Geneva Tombrelllo Thursday 8:30 A.M.. + Kathryn Johnson Griffin + Martha Wilt Friday 8:30 A.M. No Mass Saturday 4:30 P.M. + M.P. Joseph + Bob Mainiero + Danny Garceau, Jr. Sunday 9:00 A.M + Evelyn Procell 9-23 + John Hunter + Raymond P. Ebarb, Jr. + Noreen Frey & + M.L. Tarnosky 11:30 A.M. Spanish Mass 5:00 P.M. St. Mary’s Parish Family
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2018
The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. — James 3:18
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.
There will be presentations in Shreveport and West Monroe entitled: A Look at Spiritual Direction and the Internship Program. Shreveport—Thursday, September 27th, 6:30 pm at the Catholic Center. West Monroe—Thursday, October 11th, 6:30 pm at St. Paschal Church.
Women’s ACTS Retreat will be Sept. 27th-Sept. 30th.The retreatants leave St. Joseph Church at 5pm on Sept. 27th and return Sept. 30th for noon Mass at St. Joseph. For more information, please contact Cindy McGowan @ [email protected] & leave a contact number and she will call you.
Help Needed: St. Mary of the Pines will operate their annual food booth at the Red River Revel, Sept. 29 - Oct. 7. This is a fundraiser & fellowship building event for our parish family. Help is needed throughout vari-ous shifts during these nine days. Sign-up sheets are located inside of Vandegaer Hall. For additional infor-mation, please contact Steve Cadwell, 426-9818, or check out additional Revel information at redriver-revel.com.
Ronnie Shelton, Sonny Canatella, Ted Canatella, Ricky Shaw, Chris Redmon, Cheryl Hopkins, Jimmie & Charlotte Carter, Gracie Zaunbrecher, Jenny Booras, Mitchell Kern, Joseph Olah, Mary Mitchell, James Lundon, Desma
Burnett, Karen Moore, Sam Richardson, Alice Ber-nard, John Gauthier, Willie Martinez, Tom Trawick, Ashley Walker, Frankie Percival Gilpin, Cole Pas-quier, Cotton & Doris Ebarb, Layne Lofton, Ann Wil-son, Millard Boyett, Nancy Sipes, Ron Jones, Mike McClelland, Trinaday Silva Godbolt, Jennifer Law, Shaun Leone, James P. Garcia, Steven Ploud, James M. Garcia, Carolyn Jowers Laws, Shirley An-derson, Wesley Klein, Billy Andrews, Estelle Notini, Chandler McInnis, Faye Nelson, Rita Yvonne Rivers, Melissa Ebarb, Kelly Garsee Joyner, Kevan Kirtland, Martha Carter Stratton, M/M Lee Williams, Sr., Dale Ebarb, Hazel Ebarb, Kevin Leone, Casey Leone, David Del Rio, Leroy & Brenda Lee. For the peaceful repose of the soul of: Elizabeth Brock. PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE & FOR ALL WHO HAVE ASKED FOR OUR PRAYERS.
Mass Attendance: Sept. 15 & 16 , 2018
4:30pm…144 9:00am…200 11:30am...163 5:00pm….80
Style Show: The St. Pius X Ladies Guild will host its Annual Style Show & Luncheon on Oct. 6, 2018 from 12:00-2:00pm. Tickets are $25 & can be pur-
chased from any Guild Member. For more infor-mation, call 422-9803 or 222-3030.
Questions of the Week
Adult: What proof is there in the world that people don’t accept Jesus’ teaching on power and ambi-tion? Children: Why is the wanting the things that belong to others wrong?
The Renzi Education and Art Center will host its 13th annual Bunco Bash and Silent Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, Sep-tember 29 at 6:00PM at Eldorado Resort Casino in Shreveport. Admission is $45 through September 28th then goes to $50. Tick-ets will be available for purchase onsite. For more information or to purchase tickets call 318-222-1414. Bunco players will roll dice for top prizes including: a “Pamper Me Package” which includes gifts totaling over $1,500, Dinner at 12 of SBC’s Best Restau-rants, valued at $600, a two-night stay package at Mahaffey Farms Bed and Breakfast with champagne brunch, valued at over $500, a two-night stay at Eldorado Resort Casino with Dinner for two at The Vintage (a $370 value), and Wine and Dine Date Night at Frank’s Louisiana Kitchen, valued at $150! In addition to hours of fun playing Bunco, guests will enjoy an elegant buffet dinner prepared by Eldorado’s chefs, live music by A Fine Romance, and the chance to win great door prizes valued at $100 each. A Silent Auction will feature a wide variety of great items, such as original artwork, jewelry, gift certificates to area stores, restau-rants, and tickets to local events. A cash bar will feature beer, wine and special signature drinks. All proceeds go to benefit the operation & programs of the Renzi Education and Art Center.
PSR SCHEDULE
Wednesday: 6:00-7:30 pm —Grades: Pre-K, 1,2,3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and Confirmation—11th grade (Second year program) 6:15 pm —There will be an Adult Education class in Room 13, and a Rosary in Vandegaer Hall. All are invited to attend either event.
********** Sunday: Nursery is available for children (3 years and under) during 9:00 am Mass. Sunday: 9:00 am —Class for children: Pre-K, 4 & 5 years old, Room 2.
Sunday: 10:45-11:45 am— Confirmation —10th grade (First year program)
The Men’s ACTS Retreat will begin at 5 pm on Oct. 11th at St. Joseph Church & ends Oct. 14th with Sunday Mass. Please join this spiritual journey and experience God in a manner that is both personal and communal. For forms and other information, please contact Mark Prevot @ [email protected] and leave your contact information.
Oct. 21—Auction: Sponsored by the National Black Catholic History Month Committee at St. Mary of the Pines. Come join us for a Silent Auction!!
Plenty of awesome items to bid on. Oct. 21—Pro-Life Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Oct. 26-28—The Diocese of Shreveport will host a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat: “Healing the pain of abortion one retreat at a time”. More details about these events in next week’s bulletin.
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