July 24, 2016 - Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church | Monroe
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July 24, 2016 - Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church | Monroe
Welcome to JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH Consider Yourself Home! Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Monroe of the Diocese of Shreveport is a loving, nurturing family of faith and prayer with the Eucharist as the center of parish life. With diverse gifts, we proclaim God’s healing love and presence in the world through the Word, worship and service. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Patroness of the United States of America, Please help our country. Help us to return to what is decent, right, and proper. Help us to return to respect for ourselves and others, To truth in dealing with ourselves and others, to self-control and self-discipline, and especially, to a deep love for your Son and His teachings. Protect us from those who would destroy us from within. Our Lady, we place ourselves and our country under your mantel. Pray for us and help us. Amen. 2510 Emerson Street Monroe Louisiana 71201 (318) 325-7549 Fax (318) 322-6969 www.jgschurch.org If there is an emergency, please call the office number and tell the answering service. They will be able to get in touch with the priest or appropriate staff member OFFICE HOURS - S U M M E R H O U R S 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday - Friday Scan with your smartphone to go directly to our website! STAFF MASSES (phone extensions listed) Rev. Keith Garvin, Pastor Rev. Jim Moran, Parochial Vicar Deacon Tom Deal Deacon Chris Domingue Janell Holland, Admin. Assistant to the Pastor Elizabeth Williams, Receptionist & Nursery Directory Haley Pulliam, Business Manager Missy McKenzie, Communications Kelly Spitzfaden, Bookkeeper Mark Loyet, Youth Ministry 204 202 200 201 206 208 [email protected] Pam Givens, Director of Music Kerri Frantz, Faith Enrichment/PSR 209 Susan McKenzie, Liturgy John Guerriero, Catechesis & RCIA J. Randy Smith, Community Outreach Ken Vincent, Finance Council Chair Vaughn Antley & John VanVeckhoven (Trustees) Sunday Anticipated: Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:30; 11:00 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. Nursery for 6mos - 4yr; 8:30s & 11:00a Masses Weekdays: Monday & Wednesday 6:30 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 p.m. Friday: (School Mass) 8:10 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. Holy Days: 8:10 a.m., 5:30 p.m. FAMILY FAITH ENRICHMENT Wednesday in Moore Hall. Family dinner is at 5:30pm and groups meet at 6:30pm. RECONCILIATION: Tuesdays: 4:00 –5:00 p.m. Saturdays: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Or by appointment Tuesday ADORATION: 8:00am—5:20 pm PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Meetings held 2nd Mon. of month @ 6:00pm Elizabeth Williams (President) Delle Tyler (VP) Andi Holyfield Tom Brock Kerri Frantz John Guerriero Jr. Fr. Keith Garvin Susan McKenzie Fr. Jim Moran Lisa Patrick James Scalia Kathi Savage J. Randy Smith Kelly B. Southern Justin Tarver, Cathy Whipple (Sec.) BAPTISM: Please call the office to schedule. Baptism preparation class is required. MATRIMONY: Call the office at least six months prior to wedding date. ANNULMENT PROCEDURE Lay Advocate Contact: Mary Ann Sims, 325-0264 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK NEXT WEEKEND’S LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE Suggested donations for Memorial Masses is now $10. S ATURDAY J ULY 30 Sunday, July 24 4:30PM Mass 8:30 A.M ………………………………………….........Gertrude Brezden 11:00 A.M……………………..……………………...............For the Parish Altar Servers: Olivia Letlow, Chase Covington 5:00 P.M……………………………………...…….......…Leonard M. Cox Readers: Kathi Savage LEM: Adeline Inzina, Peggy Turnbough, Marie Jo Norris, Nolan Moulle, Rachel Anne Gerhardt, Cathy Whipple Monday, July 25 6:30 A.M…………………………...……………..…........……..Poor Souls Usher: Joe Cenigliaro S UNDAY, J ULY 3 1 Tuesday, July 26 5:30 P.M...…………….……………….…………….Helen & Niles Miller 8:30AM Mass Altar Servers: Grant Gremillion, Nathan Gremillion, Isaac Gremillion, Lennon Matheny Wednesday, July 27 Readers: Jo Kaufman, Louis Kennedy 6:30 A.M……………………………………………...….Rosie Nix (living) LEM: Linda Holyfield, Marie Long, Andy Trahan, Margaret Horne, Roxie Stewart, Robbie Stewart Thursday, July 28 Ushers: M. Haas, Damian O’Quinn 5:30 P.M……………………..……..………….…...……...Janet Adigweme 11:00AM Mass Friday, July 29 Altar Servers: Brister Southern, Benjamin Matherne, Parker Deseamus, 8:10 A.M…………………………….……………...……………No Mass Will Brown, Thomas Watson, Anthony Jackson Reader: Jack Gustafson Saturday, July 30 LEM: Andrea Norred, Barbara Trascher, Eric Thibodeaux, Michael Sawyer, 7:30 A.M……………...…………………….…..…....……Gerald Miletello James Scalia, Tim Southern 4:30 P.M………….…...………………….………Lavern McNeely Moore Ushers: James Scalia, Justin Tarver, Paul Williams 5:00PM Mass Sunday, July 31 Altar Servers: Jose Mercado, William Patrick, William Brodtman 8:30 A.M ………………………………………...………......For the Parish Reader: L.J Holland, Brad Bourgeois 11:00 A.M……………………..……………………..............Opal Lee Cox LEM: Karmann Conlee, Carol Mills, Tieise Ardito, Catherine Hardy, 5:00 P.M...Deceased Members of the Costanza, Lewis, & Zagone Families Olga Trejo, Daniel Trejo Ushers: Bobby Brinkerhoff, Michael Gray SANCTUARY LAMP WEEKLY RECONCILIATION: (red candle bur ning next to Tabernacle) Tuesdays: 4:00 –5:00 p.m. Saturdays: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Or by appointment Please call the church office, 325-7549, to request a Mass or the Sanctuary Lamp in memory/honor of a loved one. Please remember in your prayers all those who suffer, especially: Everyone still affected by the flooding, our military and others serving overseas, as well as those suffering from sickness: Charlynn Leehy, Lana Haire, Debbie Warren, Linda Bratton, Mary Bordelon, Alice Faye Cannon, Dr. Ed Cascio, Ben Martin, A.J. Pendola, Caroline Grigson, Jodi Pipes, Pat Hess, Larry Metrejean, Scott McGeorge, Mary Moore, Liam Williamson, Ben Harrison, John Bivens, Jim Fisher, and Andy Trahan that they may be strengthened by the grace of the Holy Spirit. SUN JULY 24 SVDP Backpack Ministry after all Weekend Masses 8:30AM MASS (Nursery-MH) 10:00 AM McKown Study group (PH) 11:00 AM MASS (Nursery -MH) 5:00 PM MASS (ACTS Band) MON ADORATION: Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:20 pm. We will have the Benediction and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 5:20 p.m. followed by the Holy Mass at 5:30 pm. COLLECTIONS Weekly Revenue Budget Collection July 17 Variance $16,076.00 $20,070.00 $3,994.00 TUE JULY 25 JULY 26 6:30 AM MASS 6:30 AM Dcn. Tom group (PH) 6:00 PM Men’s ACTS Cenacles (Prlr) 8AM—5:20PM ADORATION 6:00 PM Women’s ACTS Mtg (MH) 11:30AM-12:30PM Women's’ Cenacle(Prlr) 7:00 PM Bible Study-2016 RCIA (PH) 1:30 PM Newsletter Com. (MH) 4PM—5PM CONFESSION 5:30 PM MASS 6:15PM—7:15PM Women's’ Cenacle (MH) The Gospel for this Sunday is Luke 10: 38-42 Of the four signs of a Dynamic Catholic, this Gospel ultimately speaks about Prayer & Study Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread and forgive us our sins for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us and do not subject us to the final test." And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend to whom he goes at midnight and says, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, for a friend of mine has arrived at my house from a journey and I have nothing to offer him,' and he says in reply from within, 'Do not bother me; the door has already been locked and my children and I are already in bed, I cannot get up to give you anything.' I tell you, if he does not get up to give the visitor the loaves because of their friendship, he will get up to give him whatever he needs because of his persistence. "And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?" W E L C O M E V I S I T OR S We’d like to welcome all of our visitors who are worshiping the Lord with us today! We are glad and honored to have you with us. Please take a minute to fill out a Welcome Card located by the wooden table in the Gathering Space and let us know a little more about you and know that the doors of our hearts and church are always open to you. WED JULY 27 Our next Family Promise week will begin Sunday, August 7 and will run through Saturday, August 13. If you would like to know more about this ministry or help provide dinners to the needy in our area, please contact J. Randolph (Randy) Smith, Community Outreach Director, at 387-9118 or 387-6496. The next JGS Thursday Men’s Luncheon will be held on Thursday, August 18 in Moore Hall from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Fr. Rothell Price, Vicar General of the Diocese of Shreveport. Lunch will be served. While the event will be held at no charge, a love offering will be gratefully accepted to help defray the cost of the luncheon. Please make plans to attend and consider bringing a male business associate or friend along with you. SVDP UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Wed., Sept. 21 JGS Gym Sat., Sept. 24 SFHS track Presently, we are looking for volunteers to supervise, sponsor and participate in the Walk and to sponsor and provide food and auction items for the Poor Man’s Supper. Proceeds from the Walk help provide for the needs of the under-resourced in Northeast Louisiana, while proceeds from the Poor Man’s Supper support the financial needs of the SVDP downtown free pharmacy in Monroe. To volunteer contact the following: Poor Man’s Supper--Jo Ann Crone 381-9670 or J. Randolph (Randy) Smith 387-6496; the Friends of the Poor Walk--J. Randolph (Randy) Smith at 387-6496 or Kevin Dwyer at 953-4626. Poor Man’s Supper Friends of the Poor Walk I NTERESTED IN THE C ATHOLIC C HURCH ? K NOW SOMEONE WHO MIGHT BE ? A new session of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will begin on Tuesday, August 16th. Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith is invited to attend. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 7:00pm—8:30pm in the Parish Hall. If you know someone who is interested, please invite them to join us. Catholics are also welcome and encouraged to come and refresh their knowledge of the faith or to act as a sponsor. For more information call the Church Office (325-7549), Janet Moore (322-2147), Norma Sherman (366-2312), or John Guerriero (387-6616) THU FRI JULY 28 JULY 29 6:30 AM MASS 5:30 PM MASS 8:10 AM NO MASS TODAY 11:30AM-12:30PM Men’s Study (PH) 6:15 PM—7:15 PM Women’s Cenacle 3:30 PM—4:00 P Divine Mercy (Chrch) 1:30 PM—3PM Ladies Study (Prlr) 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Faith Group (PH) 6:30 PM—8PM Adult Faith Enrich. Bible Study (pvt home) 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM Catholic Mom’s Group (TBA) End of summer vacation plans? Don’t forget to plan where you and your family will attend Mass. To find Mass times in areas of the US: Call 1-800 MASS TIMES, visit www.masstimes.org or ww.TheCatholicDirectory.com. It’s time for the annual J G S S t . V i n c e n t D e P a u l S o c i e t y B a c k p a c k M i n i s t r y for needy children. During the weekend masses of July 16-17 and July 23-24, please drop by the SVDP Society table in the Gathering Area and select an index card containing the name, age, school grade and school of a needy child in our area. You will then purchase a backpack and school supplies based on your child’s age. The backpacks filled with supplies need to be returned to the Gathering Area by August 1 so they can be distributed at an August 6 party honoring these less fortunate kids. Types of school supplies generally needed are spiral notebooks, three-ring binders; three-ringed packs of loose leaf writing paper, ballpoint pens, pencils, crayons, glue sticks, and erasers. For further information contact JoAnn Crone at 381-9670 or any member of the SVDP Society. Thanks for your help. SAT JULY 30 Men’s ACTS Bake Sale After All Masses This Weekend SUN JULY 31 Men’s ACTS Bake Sale After All Masses This Weekend 3:00 PM—4:00 PM CONFESSION 8:30AM MASS (Nursery-MH) 4:30 PM MASS 10:00 AM McKown Study group (PH) 11:00 AM MASS (Nursery -MH) 5:00 PM MASS (ACTS Band) Henry Thomas Harkey Helen Mitchell Harkey children of Megan & John Harkey Mallory Ann-Marie Williams Daughter of Susan Williams & Jeffery Williams Cornelia Margaret Ryan Daughter of Stephanie & Sean Ryan TEXT TO JOIN JGS FLOCKNOTE GROUPS! More groups to be added soon! Text the following to 84576 to join specific groups: GROUP TEXT MSG. News & Announcements Daily Devotionals Faith Enrichment Children’s Liturgy Youth Volunteer Team General Volunteer Team JGSNA JGSDEVO JGSFE JGSCLOW JGSYOUTHVOL JGSVOL Hundreds of parishioners have already joined and are LOVING the convenience of Flocknote! Be sure to sign up today either by text or by visiting our church at: www.flocknote.com/JesusGoodShepherdCath ………… OR ………… visiting our church website at: www.jgschurch.org and fill out the “FLOCKNOTE” subscribe link on the Home Page! To the Parish The Knights of Columbus would like to thank everyone who helped and supported our recent Chicken Dinner Fundraiser. It was a sell-out and we were able to raise much needed funds for local KC ministries. God Bless, Jeff Harkey THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT ALL IN ONE PLACE! JGS Parish has gifted all of our parishioners with unlimited access to the best eBooks, talks, and videos in the Church today. Register at http://FORMED.org Enter code: XGFHMQ July Recommendations: July 24-30 Natural Family Planning Awareness Week Symbolon: Living the Faith, Session 8 July 25 St. James the Apostle Movie: The Way of St. James July 25 World Youth Day YDisciple July 26 Sts. Jochim and Ann, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Movie: The Jeweler's Shop Please check our church directory and if any of your information or your photo needs to be updated, please email Elizabeth Williams at [email protected] and she will be happy to take care of it for you. (www.instantchurchdirectoryonline.com). Also, watch your emails for notes from Elizabeth asking for photographs as well as updated contact info. Please don’t be concerned as these are legitimate requests from the church office and not spam or hackers. Be sure to download the INSTANT CHURCH DIRECTORY APP for your smartphone or device! It updates as we update the information so you always have current contact information for your church family! PARISH SMALL FAITH COMMUNITIES All groups are open, everyone is welcome! Small Faith Communities: Please join us in one of the following: Sunday Morning: …………………………….…………..…..9:45am - 10:45am (The Second Greatest Story Ever Told) Parish Hall 1st Sunday of the Month…………………..…………...…...…………....3:00pm (Direction for Our Times Lay Apostles) Joanne Worley’s home Tuesday Morning: ………………………………………......…………. 6:30 am (Early Morning Men’s Group) Parish Hall 2016-2017 Schedule 6:30p - 8:30p Aug. 23: Developing a Catholic Conscience Sept 27: The 10 Most Important Issues in Building Healthy Relationships Oct 25: Where is God in Suffering Nov 22: Did Darwin Get it Right? Catholics and the Theory of Evolution Dec 13: Journey Eucharist: Food for the Wednesday Lunch Hour: ………………………………..……..…….11:30 am (Men’s Lunch Hour Group) Parish Hall Jan 24: Finding God When Life Isn't Fair Wednesday Afternoon……………………………………...………….12:00pm (Women’s Scripture Study) Parishioner’s home Feb 28: Pope Francis on the Joy of Love Wednesday Afternoon: ……...………………………...………..…..…1:30pm (Scripture study) Parlor March 28: Can We Disagree and Still Be Catholic? Wednesday Evening:…………….………………...Postponed through summer April 25: Young, Professional and Catholic in our Modern World: A Discussion of Faith, Philanthropy, and Values May 23: There's Something About Mary! Wednesday Evening: …………………………………………………….6:30pm (Cause of Our Joy—Mom Group) Parishioner’s home Wednesday Evening : …………………..……………....…….7:00pm—8:30pm Parishioner's home Thursday Evening : ………………..………………….……..………….7:00pm Parish Hall Call the church office if you have questions or would like more information: 325- Nothing is known of St. James the Greater's early life, though it has been established that he is the son of Zebedee and Salome and brother of John the disciple. The title "the Greater" was added to St. James' name to help distinguish him from the Apostle James "the Less," who is believed to have been shorter than James "the Greater." Saint James the Greater was one of Jesus' first disciples. James was fishing with his father and John the Apostle when Jesus came to the shores of the Sea of Galilee and called for the fisherman, who were unable to catch any fish that day, to dip their nets in the water once again. When the fishermen followed Jesus' instructions, they found their nets full, and after emptying the fish on board, the boats nearly sank from their weight. Later, James was one of only three called by Jesus to witness his Transfiguration, and when he and his brother wanted to call fire upon a Samaritan town, both were rebuked by Jesus. Following Christ's Ascension, James spread the Gospel across Israel and the Roman kingdom as well. He traveled and spread the Word for nearly forty years in Spain. It is said that one day, as he prayed, The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to him and asked him to build her a church, which he did. Later, James returned to Jerusalem but was martyred for his faith by King Herod, who decapitated him. Saint James the Greater is known as the first apostle to die. As he was not allowed to be buried following his martyrdom, his remains were taken to Compostela, Spain, by some of his followers, who buried him. In the ninth century his remains were discovered and moved to a tomb in Santiago de Compostela. Today, his remains can still be found in the Cathedral of Santiago. Because Santiago de Compostela is the most frequently visited place pilgrims migrate to following Rome and Jerusalem, Pope Leo declared it a shrine. C URRICULUM OF L OVE Catholic parents can look to the Catechism of the Catholic Church for direction regarding their responsibilities to impart the faith to their children. There we learn, “The Christian home is the place where children receive the first proclamation of the faith. For this reason the family home is rightly called ‘the domestic church’, a community of grace and prayer, a school of human virtues and of Christian charity’ (nNo. 1666). Within the walls of the domestic church, children learn about their faith through their parents’ and grandparents’ word and example, as well as within the many growing pains and nitty-gritty details of everyday life as a family grows together in holiness. Everyday life in the family may seem filled with a lot of ordinariness and at times a bit of chaos. Yet, right there along with the normal routines and day-to-day occurrences of sibling rivalry, teenaged angst, and sometimes grouchy spouses is woven a paradigm of human enrichment pointing us to a narrow path that leads to heaven. Catholic teachings open our eyes to the remarkable goings on within a growing faithful Catholic family, helping us recognize that there is a heck of a lot more happening in our day-to-day lives than what meets the eye. It is here that the father of the family, the mother, children, and all members of the family exercise the priesthood of the baptized in a privileged way ‘by the reception of the sacraments, prayer and thanksgiving, the witness of a holy life, and self-denial and active charity.’ Thus the home is the first school of Christian life and ‘a school for human enrichment.’ Here one learns endurance and the joy of work, fraternal love, generous—even repeated—forgiveness, and above all divine worship in prayer and the offering of one’s life” (No. 1657). Amazing! And we thought we were simply teaching our kids how to share, love and pray, potty training them, breaking up fights, functioning as lovingly as possible after sleepless nights, laying down the law, and rescuing them from far too many lurking dangers. But, in reality, it is within the domestic church that Catholic parents lay out a curriculum of fraternal love and forgiveness while helping the family to work out their salvation in the give-and-take of life in the family. And mark your calendars for August 14th! More info to come... God, merciful Father, in you Son, Jesus Christ, you have revealed your love and poured it out upon us in the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, We entrust to you today the destiny of the world and of every man and woman. We entrust to you, in a special way young people of every language, people and nation: guide and protect them as they walk the complex paths of the world today and give them the grace to reap abundant fruits from their experience of the Krakow World Youth Day. Heavenly Father, grant that we may bear witness to your mercy. Teach us how to convey the faith to those in doubt, hope to those who are discouraged, love to those who feel indifferent, forgiveness to those who have done wrong and joy to those who are unhappy. Allow the spark of merciful love that you have enkindled within us to become a fire that can transform hearts and renew the face of the earth. Mary, Mother of Mercy, pray for us. St. John Paul II, pray for us. St. Faustina, pray for us. Amen. Prayer courtesy of USCCB Spats Drugs, Inc. Home Owned Full Service Pharmacy 323-0371 Agent 1601 North 18th Street Bus. 318-325-8557 Cell 318-614-9002 [email protected] 2221 Justice St. Laura & Bill Cooper, Parishioners Eddie Neitz Wynn Lawrence Financial Advisor Catholic Gifts- Bibles City wide Delivery David Benefield, Sales Mgr (318) 387-9184 (318) 649-2727 www.eddieneitz.com Pregnant? Now what? Mary's House Pregnancy Care Center Mary's House Pregnancy Care Center provides confidential, free and professional pregnancy services. We're here to help! 318-220-8009 www.maryshouseofla.org JGS Parish Code: XGFHMQ Lunch Tuesday - Friday 11:00am-2:00pm Dinner Monday - Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Parishioners 815 Park Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 318-387-3083 J . L aw r e n c e M u l l e ns K i r b y O. P r i c e A m y Pr ic e S a w y er Support the businesses that support our parish! 387-1100 1100 North Nineteenth St. P&S Surgical Hospital ranks in the nation’s top 5 percent for outstanding patient experience. www.pssurgery.com Compliments of The Dentists of Monroe Eric T. Geist, D.D.S. Glenn E. Hummel, D.D.S. Eric Lavespere, D.D.S. Chas. M. Sampognaro, D.D.S. Kevin P. Haynes D.D.S Matt Sanderson, D.D.S. Robert E. Spatafora, D.D.S. Gray Stephens, D.D.S. Rickey Caples, D.D.S. Justin Tarver, D.D.S. Carson Rutz, D.D.S. Lane Eddleman, D.D.S. Follow us on Twitter @ChurchofJGS Find us on Facebook Support the businesses that support our parish. Support the businesses that support our parish. This space is available Call the church office for more information! 325-7549 Support the businesses that support our parish! This space is available Call the church office for more information! 325-7549 Phone: 318-322-0049 Ronda Herlevic, Denise Smith, Paige Ensminger Parishioners SERVING GRADES 7-12 318-323-9636 WWW.STFREDERICKHIGH.ORG DR. BOB WEBBER, PRINCIPAL FR. KEITH GARVIN, CHAPLAIN “..THE LORD IS WITH YOU MIGHTY WARRIOR” JDGS 6:12