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VOLUME 41, NUMBER 30
JULY 28, 2013
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MORE CATHOLIC
CATHOLIC CHURCH
THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF ST. THOMAS MORE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
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SILVER FELLOWSHIP THIS WEEK
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PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP
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July 28 2013
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Dear Parish Family,
I hope you have had a chance to meet Father Matthew. He has
been with us for a few weeks now. On Sunday, July 14, we held his
welcome reception at the monthly Fellowship Sunday with a very
nice crowd turning out to greet him.
Father Matthew is a very good homilist. I find his homilies very
straight forward and he has a very good delivery style. I don’t
believe anyone will fall asleep while he is speaking. His liturgical
style is wonderful as well.
Father Matthew is not only what you see in church. He loves our young people.
After the 5 p.m. Mass on the 14th, he ended up behind the youth house with our
middle school Edge group. There were at least three slip and slide mats and a good
number of youth. They had so much fun playing a game in water and later in soap
and water. Everyone had a great time, and I think Father Matthew had one of the
best times.
Father Matthew is good for all of us. He and I have gone out to lunch the last few
Sundays giving us a chance to get to know one another and share our views. I hope
you get to meet him soon if you have not already done so.
We are both taking some time off in the last few weeks of summer. We are both
looking forward to the beginning of the new school year. The teachers will be back
this week and the students start on August 8th.
God bless,
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Apart from the period from Thanksgiving through Christmas, the summer is
a favored time for family reunions. We trace family trees and recall our
origins. Worship has a family tree as well, and the way we celebrate today has
been influenced by various styles and customs through the centuries. We are
Western Christians of the Latin Rite. By far, we are the most numerous
Western Christians, but there are other ritual families as well. The Archdiocese of Milan in Italy follows the Ambrosian Rite, Toledo in Spain preserves
the Mozarabic Rite and the Arab language, and Lyons in France is home to the
Gallican Rite. Other liturgical families, such as the Celtic in Ireland and the
Sarum in England, faded away after the Reformation. Until recent times,
members of some ancient religious orders such as Carmelites and Trappists
followed a pattern of Mass that varied slightly from the plan observed in Latin
Rite parishes.
Isn't the Catholic Church the same everywhere? Not at all. It never has
been! The existence of so many liturgical families in the West reminds us that
unity, not uniformity, is what the Church seeks to achieve among her children.
We are united in faith, but wonderfully diverse in rituals, ceremonies,
languages, customs, and spirituality.
--James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
SACRAMENTAL LIFE
Weekend Mass Sat., 4:30 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 5 p.m.
Weekday Mass Mon., Wed. & Fri.: 6 a.m.; Tues., Thurs. &
1st Sat.: 8:45 a.m.
Communion Service Saturday, 8:45 a.m.
Reconciliation Thursdays, 8-8:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m.; &
by appt.
Baptism Call the parish office in the early stages of pregnancy.
Marriages Call the parish office at least six months before the
wedding date to make arrangements.
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.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Fr. Tom Duhé
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Matthew McCaughey
Permanent Deacon
Rev. Dr. Clayton Hollier
Permanent Deacon
Rev. Mr. Joe Scimeca
Director of Pastoral Services
Ms. Dina D. Martinez
Director of Administration
Mrs. Melanie Johnson
Coordinator of Liturgy
Mr. Jacques Pourciau
Adolescent Formation
Mr. Ryan Foulon
Elementary Formation/RCIA
Ms. Sarah Neau
Administrative Assistant/
Tower
Mrs. Ellen Guidry
Bookkeeper
Mrs. Ima Garland
Receptionist
Mrs. Melissa Godso
Office Assistant
Mrs. Mary Lynch
Evening Receptionist
Ms. Josie Rando
Director of Music
Mrs. Mary Bresowar
Sacristan
Mrs. Sharon Keaton
Activity Center Custodian
Mrs. Sandra Porter
Maintenance
Mr. Alex Ho
STM School Principal
Dr. Judy Armstrong
STM Preschool Principal
Mrs. Pam Faciane
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon.: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:
19-23 or Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 or
Lk 10:38-42
Tues.: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28;
Ps 103:6-11; Mt 13:36-43
Wed.: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9;
Mt 13:44-46
Thurs.: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:
3-6a, 8, 11; Mt 13:47-53
Fri.: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37;
Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58
Sat.: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt
14:1-12
Sun.: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14,
17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21
July 28, 2013
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHALLENGING GOD
Ancient Judaism held in highest regard those figures in its tradition who were willing to challenge God. This was
particularly characteristic of the two patriarchs most highly esteemed, Abraham and Moses. This boldness in addressing
God is present in today's story from Genesis, when Abraham attempts to save the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. This
resonates with the Gospel passage--the Lord's Prayer--since it was truly bold of Jesus to address the Lord God as "Abba."
Our familiarity with this prayer most likely makes us unaware of this.
The boldness of Abraham, Moses, and Jesus in addressing God is an expression of a deep, intimate relationship. We
tend to argue most heatedly with and speak most tenderly to those whom we love the most. This very human trait is
what generates the wide variety of emotions expressed toward God throughout the psalms. Hopefully our own
relationship with God is intimate enough that we don't only come asking for favors or with heads bowed meekly, but also
ready to question and argue, to praise joyfully, and to embrace our relationship with God lovingly.
Family-centered religious education program open for
registration
Does your child attend an EBR public school or a non-Catholic private
school? Do you want to help them grow in their knowledge and understanding
of the Catholic faith and be prepared to receive their sacraments?
Registration for our family-centered religious education program is now
open for families with children in preschool (4 years old) through 5th grade
who do not attend Catholic schools. Family-centered means that parents are
required to attend all meetings with their children. Classes meet on Sundays
after the 10 a.m. Mass twice a month. The first meeting is on Aug. 25 in the
main hall of the activity center. If you did not receive an invitation and
registration form in the mail, please stop by the parish office to register your
family and get a list of the meeting dates. The cost is $45 for the family.
Registrations are due into the parish office by Aug. 19.
Gift Bearer Sign Up Begins Next Sunday
Being the gift bearers at Mass is an honor and a privilege. By presenting
the priest with the congregation’s offering of the unconsecrated bread and
wine, we are asking God to transform these into His gift to us of Himself in
these soon to be consecrated forms. Our monetary offerings are also presented
to God at this time.
Beginning Sunday, Aug. 4, the parish community would like to invite
families to volunteer to be the gift bearers for each weekend Mass. A “Gift
Bearer” book will be placed in the rear of the church, with each Mass time
listed. We ask the family to sign the book for the appropriate Mass. In
addition, an identification card with the family name will be completed. This
card will be given to the priest at the time the gifts are presented. The priest
will acknowledge the “Gift Bearer” family at the conclusion of Mass.
Parishioners selected will be seated in an assigned pew next to the lectors.
MISSING DVD
During the Catholicism Series adult
formation series one of our participants
borrowed a DVD to view Lessons 7 and 8.
If you have borrowed the DVD, please
return it to the parish office as soon as
possible! Thank you!
God’s plan for your life
could be the
Catholic Church
“A Journey in Faith”
St. Thomas More RCIA sessions
continue each Tuesday at
6:30 p.m. in the parish office.
Join us anytime!
For details
contact Sarah Neau or Dina
Martinez at 225-275-3940.
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July 28, 2013
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS
SANCTUARY LIGHT
The Sanctuary Light in the church will burn in memory
of Louise Gares Blereau the week of July 28 as
requested by Joylyn Murray.
The Sanctuary Light in the chapel will burn in memory
of Michelle Ann Cooper the week of July 28 as
requested by an anonymous donor.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, July 29 - 6 a.m.: For the Parish
Tuesday, July 30 - 8:45 a.m.: Jim Miller
Wednesday, July 31 – 6 a.m.: Anna Maria Plauche
Thursday, Aug. 1 - 8:45 a.m.: Souls in Purgatory
Friday, Aug. 2 - 6 a.m.: Louis C. Stratmann, III
Saturday, Aug. 3 – 8:45 a.m.: Padre Pio, Deceased
Members of St. Thomas More Parish, For those who have
lost their lives due to abortion, for the conversion and
salvation of those who have had abortions or have
performed abortions and for the end of
abortion
and increase in adoptions; 4:30 p.m.: David Zumo,
Vince and Salario Family, John M. Folmer Family,
Edna McClement, Jim Miller;
Sunday, Aug. 4 - 8 a.m.: Dr. and Mrs. Frank A.
Stewart, Fred and Ruth Maxwell, Mary “Tiny” Saurage;
10 a.m.: Marla Renee Coutee-Thurman, Louise
Arceneaux Empson, Louis E. Hartman, Joseph
Matragrano, Savino Santomauro; 12 p.m.: Marie Vitale;
5 p.m.: For the People
THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST. THOMAS MORE
SACRISTANS: July 30 — Team 3
Monday, July 29 – Legion of Mary, 10 a.m.; HS Summer
Softball, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30 – Pastoral Council/Commissions Meeting,
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31 – STM Youth Wednesdays, 6 p.m.;
Wednesday Night Rosary, 7 p.m.; Gambling Support Group,
7 p.m.; Parish Choir, 7:15 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 1 – Confession, 8 a.m.; Silver
Fellowship, 10:30 a.m.; Men’s Ultreya, 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 2 – First Friday Fellowship, following 6 a.m.
Mass
Saturday, Aug. 3 – Padre Pio, 8 a.m.; Respect Life Rosary,
10 a.m.; Confession, 3:15 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 4 – Sunday Nursery, 10 a.m.; Single Seniors
Potluck and Social, 4:30 p.m.
ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH
11441 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815
www.stmchurch.org
Parish Office Hours:
Monday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m.; 6 —8 p.m.
Saturday, 9 am - 12 noon
Office Phone: 225-275-3940; Office Fax: 225-275-1407
STM School Phone: 225-275-2820
STM Preschool Phone: 225-272-3477
PRAYER LIST
Please remember in your prayers the following seriously
ill persons: Paula Aucoin, Patricia Bailey, Whitney
Bordelon, Greg Brown, Ann David, Janet Dietrich,
Bobby Duhe’, Cynthia Guidry, Rex Lemoine, Mae
Mollere, Anthony Noto, Beulah Spille, Gradie
James Winstead.
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.
STM Silver Fellowship
Mass and Lunch
Thursday, August 1
10:30 AM
Activity Center
Call Al/Sandy Diehl at 275-7262
for transportation.
“Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Luke 11:9
Jesus assures us that if we ask Him, God will take care of
what we need. The problem is that in our culture we
often confuse what we really need with what we simply
want. Many people need very little. However, we
usually want so much more. A good steward only asks
God for what he needs.
Parish Stewardship Summary
Fiscal Year 07/01/13—06/30/14
Year to Date & Weekly Collections for July 14, 2013
Annual Offertory Goal
$
1,356,725
YTD Offertory Collec on
$
53,618
Over/(Short)
$
(1,303,107)
Weekly Offertory Goal
$
26,091
Offertory for weekend 7/14/13
$
29,721
Over/(Short)
$
3,630
Annual Maintenance Goal
$
36,000
YTD Maintenance Collec on
$
1,632
Over/(Short)
$
(34,369)
Annual Building Goal
$
36,000
YTD Building Collec on
$
1,601
Over/(Short)
$
(34,399)
Welcome Home Father Matthew
Photos by Bobbie Stiglets
July 28, 2013
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St. Thomas More St. Padre Pio Prayer Group
St. Padre Pio had a great devotion to Mother Mary. As
Catholics we need to reflect over the importance of Mary in
our lives today and throughout our Catholic faith. August is
the month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Reflect on the saints and special observance in August and
witness the importance of the different titles of Mary and
how the saints’ relationship with Mary enabled them to grow
in their virtues in life.
A few of August’s special saints and observances:
 Aug. 1 – St. Alphonsus – Doctor of the Church – Redemptorist Order –
Preached on the Holy Eucharist and Virgin Mary
 Aug. 2 – Our Lady of the Angels – St. Francis Assisi gave us this feast day
 Aug. 4 – St. John Vianney – Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and Our
Blessed Lady
 Aug. 5 – Our Lady of Snows – (Church today called St. Mary Major) – Crib
of Jesus
 Aug. 8 – St. Dominic – Dominican Order – Apostolate Most Holy Rosary
 Aug. 13 – The Dormition (Sleep of Our Lady)
 Aug. 14 – St. Maximillian Kolbe – Founded the Militia of the Immaculata
 Aug. 15 – The Assumption of Our Lady – Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother
of God
 Aug. 22 – The Queenship of Mary – Read the other titles of Mary in the
Litany of Loreto
St. Padre Pio Prayer Group invites you and your family to
participate in the Mysteries of the Rosary of Our Lady on Aug. 3 at
8 a.m. in the church, with Mass and Benediction to Our Lady of
Perpetual Help. God bless you and your families!
Special Collection for Catholic Charities next weekend
For almost 45 years, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge has
touched the lives of countless individuals of all faiths...maybe your neighbor, a
friend, family member or even you.
Since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, CCDBR has become the leading service
provider to affected families living in the Baton Rouge area. Our on-going
programs include: Adoptions, Counseling, Maternity Home, Senior
Employment, Prison Ministry, Family Housing, Refugee Resettlement, English
Classes, Foster Grandparents and Emergency Assistance.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge encompasses 5,405 square
miles in these twelve civil parishes in south central Louisiana: Ascension,
Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe
Coupée, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, West Baton Rouge, and West
Feliciana.
Things to know about Catholic Charities:
1. Touched the lives of 116,728 people of all faiths last year. Assisted by 482
volunteers who gave 13,516 hours of services last year in all of our
programs.
2. Commits 95 cents of each revenue dollar to our programs. We stretch
every dollar and maintain low administrative costs, far below the national
average. Remains the leading long-term recovery services provider for
hurricane survivor families.
3. Advocates for systemic change to address the root causes of poverty.
4. Provides direct, unduplicated services for the most poor and vulnerable.
A special collection for Catholic Charities will be taken up next
weekend, Aug. 3-4. Please put your donation envelope in the regular offertory. To read more about the good works of Catholic
Charities, go to www.ccsbr.org. Thank you for your generosity!
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
OUR PARISH FAMILY
IN SYMPATHY
Prayers
and
sympathy
are
extended to the family of Robert
“Bob” Kane who died on July 10.
He is survived by wife Sherrie Kane,
daughters Keli Kane Snelson and
husband James and Kathryn “Katie”
Kane Graves and husband Mark and
three grandchildren.
Sympathy is extended to the family
of Michelle Ann Cooper who died
on July 11. She is survived by her
parents Dr. John Kay and Helen
Colomb Cooper.
WEDDINGS
The parish congratulates
Zachary Joseph Wrubleske
and Ruth Elaine Bertinot who
were married on July 13 here at
STM. The parish wishes them a
lifetime of happiness together!
YOUTH UPDATE
July 28, Aug. 11: Junior High
Edge , STM Youth House, 6 p.m.
Aug. 18: HS Life Nites, STM Youth
House, 6 p.m.
KCs CORNER
8/01: Dinner & Rosary, 6:30 pm, KC Hall
8/01: Business meeting, 7 pm, KC Hall
10/5: Tootsie Roll Drive, 6 am to 6 pm
10/6: Tootsie Roll Drive, 6 am to 6 pm
MENS CLUB CORNER
Aug. 17: Prayer Breakfast, 7 a.m.,
coffee shop
Aug. 18: BBQ Fundraiser
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Send Us An Email To Join At
[email protected].
SINGLE SENIORS
Aug. 4 – 4:30 p.m. Potluck Social in
STM Activity Center
To receive the Tower by email,
send request to in-
[email protected] .
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