June/July 2015 - Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church

Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
2510 EMERSON STREET
MONROE, LA 71201
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VOLUME 20, ISSUE 4
JUNE-JULY 2015
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. CHURCH STAFF Extension Rev. Keith Garvin, Pastor 204 Deacon Tom Deal Deacon Chris Domingue Janelle Holland, Secretary 200 Haley Pulliam, Business Manager 201 Missy McKenzie, Communications 206 Kelly Spitzfaden, Bookkeeper 202 Pam Givens, Director of Music 209 Kerri Frantz, Faith Enrichment Susan McKenzie, Liturgy John Guerririo, Catechesis & RCIA J. Randy Smith, Community Outreach PARISH COUNCIL Eric Thibodeaux (Pres.) Fr. Keith Garvin Michael Ajlani Tom Brock Kerri Frantz John Guerriero, Jr Andi Holyfield Susan McKenzie Lisa Patrick Charles Sampognaro Kathi Savage J. Randy Smith Kelly B. Southern Delle Tyler Elizabeth Williams Ken Vincent, Finance Council Chair Vaughn Antley & John VanVeckhoven, Trustees Lisa Patrick, JGS School Principal Bob Webber, St. Frederick Principal PARISH OFFICE HOURS 10:30 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Monday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Tuesday ‐ Friday MASSES Weekend Anticipated: Saturday ‐ 4:30pm Sunday ‐ 8:30am, 11:00am, 5:00pm Nursery for 1‐4 year olds 8:30am and 11:00am Weekdays: Monday & Wednesday 6:30am Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm Friday (School Mass) 8:10am Saturday 7:30am Holy Days 8:10am, 5:30pm RECONCILIATION Monday 6:30pm ‐ 7:30pm Saturday 3:00pm ‐ 4:00pm or by appointment Summer is a great season to get outside and enjoy great weather and fun family time! Did you know that you can also enrich your
family’s faith this summer, without sacrificing fun in the process? Author Sarah A. Reinhard’s book Catholic Family Fun offers these
(and many more) summertime family activities that work great with kids of all ages:
 Visit the zoo. This doesn’t have to be a pricey venture—there are many free zoos that will cost you no more than gas for your
car to get in! On the way, get the kids thinking about the many animals mentioned in the Bible; then see how many of those animals you can find in the zoo that day.  Plant a Mary Garden. It’s always fun to plant and tend a garden; this one is themed to honor the Blessed Mother. You can
build the garden around an outdoor statue, making Mary the heart of the garden. Choose flowers that are associated with the
Blessed Mother in art, or plant a blue-and-white garden or a rose garden. This can become a special place for family members to
gather and pray.  Nature Walk and Creation. Here’s a two-part activity; you can save Part Two for a rainy day. Begin by reading St. Francis of
Assisi’s Canticle of the Sun. Then take a walk—or even a long hike, depending on your children’s ages and abilities, and collect
items to make a wreath, pinecone creation, or suncatcher. Later, when the weather turns cool and rainy, you’ll have the supplies
you need to spend a quiet afternoon crafting together.  Water Fun. What could be better than cool fun on a hot day? Start by sharing a Scripture story
featuring water: for example, the Creation, the Baptism of the Lord, or the Wedding at Cana.
Depending on your children’s ages, your family might enjoy a water balloon toss, splash contest in
the pool, experiments with floating, sinking and evaporation, or a bathtub-duckie race.  Build a Backyard Obstacle Course. Use the theme of Exodus as your inspiration. With your
backyard sandbox “desert” and wading pool “sea,” you’ve got a starting point for an obstacle
course your kids can build out of their favorite outdoor toys. Make it a maze, including things to
creep under, jump over or crawl through. Wind up at the “Holy Land” with a picnic lunch feast! You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have good family fun and celebrate your faith! Harness
your children’s natural energy and enthusiasm, and let them see that being Catholic isn’t only about
being quiet in church. All of these activities are even better when you share them with extended family or friends—after all, faith grows best when it is shared.
ADORATION Family friendly Monday 6::30p‐7:30p Tuesday 7:00a ‐ 5:30p SUNDAY FAITH ENRICHMENT SUNDAY SCHOOL Children’s Sunday School 9:30am Meet in JGS Cafeteria Grades K‐12 during the school year Adult 9:30am Parish Hall BAPTISM Please call Deacon Tom or Deacon Chris to schedule a baptism. Baptism preparation class is required. MATRIMONY Please contact the church office at least six months prior to the wedding date. DIOCESEAN INFORMATION Victim Assistance Minister ....... Glenda Lawson (318)294‐1031 Administrator/Assessor ............. Rev. Peter Mangum (318) 221‐5296 Coordinator for Safe Environment & Education Deacon Michael Straub ..... (318) 219‐7280 Toll Free (800) 256‐1542 Vicar for Clergy ........................................... Rev. LaVerne “Pike” Thomas ............. (318) 746‐2508 To Report Child Sexual Abuse by a Cleric/Church Worker in the Diocese of Shreveport Please Call: Glenda Lawson hotline number(318) 294‐1031 and your Local Law Enforcement Agency Additional Resources: Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline Diocese of Shreveport 1‐800‐244‐5373 http://www.dioshpt.org Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana VIRTUS http://www.virtus.org http://www.pcal.org
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
Call the Church office for more information. PGC is required by ALL adults over 18 years who work or volunteer with school
or parish children. To Register, call JGS office: 318-325-7549 or Register online:
www.virtus.org. Any adult over 18 years who has not yet attended MUST ATTEND
A SESSION PRIOR TO SERVING in our school, church/parish. Call the Church office
to registering and receive a small packet.
June 22- 26
9:00am - 12:00pm
JUNE 2015
SUNDAY
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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Fr. Keith Installation
(Church)
11:00am Mass
Reception to follow
(Moore Hall)
Men’s ACTS Meeting
(Moore Hall)
6:00pm-8:00pm
Early Morning Men’s Study
(Parish Hall)
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study
(Parish Hall)
11:00am-1:00p.m.
Baptism Prep
(Parish Hall)
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Women’s Bible Study
(Parlor) 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Bereavement Steering
Committee Mtg.
(Parlor)
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Faith Sharing Group
7:00-9:30 p.m.
(Parish Hall)
Children’s Liturgy
11:00am Mass
Vocations Awareness
Prayer Mtg (Church)
After 5:30pm Mass
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Children’s Liturgy
11:00am Mass
SVDP Mtg.
(Parish Hall)
12:00pm-1:30pm
Early Morning Men’s Study
(Parish Hall)
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study
(Parish Hall)
11:00am-1:00p.m.
Faith Sharing Group
7:00-9:30 p.m.
(Moore Hall)
Men’s ACTS Meeting
(Moore Hall)
6:00pm-8:00pm
Men’s Prayer Cenacle
(Moore Hall)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Interfaith Clergy
Luncheon
(Parish Hall)
11:30pm - 1:30pm
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Early Morning Men’s Study
(Parish Hall)
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study
(Parish Hall)
11:00am-1:00p.m.
Faith Sharing Group
7:00-9:30 p.m.
(Moore Hall)
VBS Volunteer Mtg
(Parish Hall)
2:00pm
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Faith Enrichment (PSR) Men’s ACTS Meeting
(Moore Hall)
(Cafeteria)
6:00pm-8:00pm
9:40-11:00am
FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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Couples Meeting
Retreat
(Moore Hall)
8:00am - 8:00pm
Men’s Prayer Cenacle
(Moore Hall)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Welcome Breakfast
(Moore Hall)
Between the Masses
Men’s ACTS Bake
Sale
(Gathering Space)
after Mass
Children’s Liturgy
11:00am Mass
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FATHER’S DAY
Faith Enrichment (PSR)
(Cafeteria)
9:40-11:00 a.m.
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Men’s ACTS Meeting Early Morning Men’s Study
(Moore Hall)
(Parish Hall)
6:00pm-8:00p
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Faith Enrichment
(PSR)
(Cafeteria)
9:40-11:00 a.m.
Children’s Liturgy
11:00am Mass
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Men’s Bible Study
(Parish Hall)
11:00am-1:00p.m.
Faith Sharing Group
7:00-9:30 p.m.
(Moore Hall)
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Men’s Bible Study
(Parish Hall)
11:00am-1:00p.m.
Faith Sharing Group
7:00-9:30 p.m.
(Moore Hall)
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CONGRATULATIONS
MARY BRYANT & ROSEMARY MANNING
(JGS Parishioner)
for winning 1st place in the
State Social Studies Fair in Lake Charles!
Also Congratulations to
LUKE SHAW for winning second place!
Men’s Prayer Cenacle
(Moore Hall)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children’s Liturgy
11:00am Mass
Men’s ACTS Bake Sale
(Gathering Space)
after Mass
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Our most recent check for
Box Tops arrived recently
and the total is $241.00!!
Many thanks to our parents and
grandparents for saving and sending Box Tops and many thanks to
Mrs. Anthony for clipping and
sending Box Tops in for our
school.
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Mercy Ministries
(Parish Hall)
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Early Morning Men’s Study
(Parish Hall)
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Men’s ACTS Meeting
(Moore Hall)
6:00pm-8:00p
Men’s Prayer Cenacle
(Moore Hall)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
GOD BLESS
THE USA!
HAVE A SAFE &
BLESSED
INDEPENDENCE
Welcome!
Nic Antis & Ashlie Young, Kim & Marty Zerhagen, Scott Eberts, Megan Harkey,
Debbie & Tommy Long, Olga Barkley, Chad Beasinger, Eric Cuenca, Patrick
McGee, Robert Nalley, Laura Petty, Diane Rasberry, Jeff Tannehill, Savannah
Witcher, Paul Haire, Todd Marlowe, Chris Ringo
There are a few spaces left
in some of the grades, so
please contact the school
a.s.a.p. to register your child
for the 2015-16 school year.
Tours are given by appointment - call and schedule
yours today! (318) 323-9636
CONGRATULATIONS
Valedictorians
Brandon Tramontana & Lexie Richard
(JGS Parishioner)
(JGS Parishioner)
Salutatorian
Emery Miller
JUNE & JULY BIRTHDAYS
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William Patrick
Allison Sherman
Jennifer Sparks
Trey Weaver
Frederic Amman
Mary Bryant
Nicole Griggs
River Hogue
Violet Houser
David Thiels
Jimmy Ellis
Tommy Marsala
Thomas Lashley
Molly Lewis
Anne VanVeckhoven
Teddy Varino
Denise Wiesemann
Brooke Hogue
Laura Jungina
Casey Lyles
Kelly Southern
Kimberly Ward
Antoinette Bivens
Ashley Etier
Charles Jackson
Faye Razon
Jean Ward
Lynda Cookston
George Dean
Margaret Lauve
McKenzie McDonald
Sarah Pruitt
Marie Riley
15 Thomas Anderson
William Bennett
Lauren Deal
Victoria Hickman
Mike Hudson
Robert King
Cheryl Lasuzzo
Cade Maclin
Lee Mayronne
Kris McKown
Jackson Murphy
Andrea Norred
James Norris
Kathryn Nunnelee
16 Thomas Ditta
Hannah Gammage
Tierney Gammage
Coy Gammage, III
Audrey Goetting
Ashley Johnson
Tristan Sheehan
Chandler Simpson
17 Brandon Breard
Kyle Brothers
Samuel Elias
Andy Morgan
George Tonore
18 Rachel Gerhardt
Lauren Lefebvre
Tobie McKown
19 Leah Benoit-Martin
Bernard Bryant
Kylie Embanato
Kylie Embanato
Stella Neitz
Leslie Noren
William Sampognaro
Lauren Cowan
Nikki Cowan
Larry Elioff
20 Brent Creel
Grant Evans
Kim Haas
Henry Goetting
Kelly Hill
Rose Jacola
William Kelley
Walter LaRose
Cameron McDowell
Taylor McConaughey
Megan Nettles
Ladd Sanderson
Mary Scalia
Dorothy Tipton
Anna Stephens
William Turner
Jason Wilson
10 Matthew Giannobile
Lynda Kwentoh
Richard Lefebvre
James Murray
21 Mari Bordelon
Marie Cascio
Brian Geist
Rebecca Griggs
Eddie Pohlman
Meagan Price
Daniel Vanderberg
Jason Wegener
11 Andrew DeSoler
Kerri Frantz
Jesse LaPietra
Alexandra Loomis
Matthew Thibodeaux 22 Gaye Craig
Christopher Noren
12 Roxanne Bower
Lessley Deshotel
23 Cassandra Ackel
Taylor Jordan
Aimee Anthony
Michael Sawyer
Dudley Cowan
Addison Maciaszek
13 Luke Matherne
William VanJohn Savage
Veckhoven
James Smith
Kelsey Ward
14 Nicole Antis
Emalie Dunn
Michael Gates
Mary Hayes
Jakcson Langston
Madison Mitchell
24 Sean Burrows
Hannah Creighton
Jack DeMers
Reagan LaPietra
Jared Nichols
25 Megean Blackwelder
Sherrie DeFatta
Gretchen Ezernack
Donna Joseph
Virginia Wilson
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26 Christofer Blank
Jim Greenlaw
Russell Petersen
Amy Sawyer
Christopher Thiels
Kathy Thiels
Daniel Trejo
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27 Mary Elizabeth Bryant
Claire Carrington
Jacob Hamby
Justin Tarver
Renee Wright
28 Roy Berry
Lillian Breard
Kelly Casteel
Catherine Hardy
Meg Hayden
Glenn Kramel
Marlene Major
29 Mary Bordelon
Lia Cannon
Albena Elioff
James Scalia
30 Herbert Artigue
Adam Cascio
Brent Casteel
Sebastian Criswell
Sarah Hanchey
Mark Napoli
Edward Shaw 1
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JULY
Amanda Bryant
Kate Bush
Barbara Harrison
Angela Monger
Hillary Sirmon
Robert Vetsch
Jane Conrad
Lilly Newton
Carson Rutz
Kelly Rutz
Judy Snell
Tracey Blanchard
William Boles, Jr.
Corbin Fry
Brooks Hand
Carol Nettles
Heather Walters
Daniel Bondad
Lisa Herlevic
Kristina Lawrence
Ruth Liuzza
Lyle Miller
Hunter Trichell
Kelly Gray
Cole Landry
Remy Larsen
Chris Maciaszek
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Bridget Bowes
John Coker
Joshua Griggs
Marion Ignacio
Megan Smith
Katie Danna
Bill Dunn
Madeline Gremillion
Dustin Jenkins
Edward Neitz
Robert Wilson
Ethan Bondad
Fewee Bondad
Natalie Domingue
Jennifer Moses
Stori Kramel
Emily Nunnelee
Virginia Reeves
Emily Russell
Gray Stephens
10 Charlen Campbell
Ross Dugal
Kevin Dwyer
Kaden Embanato
David Mills
Norma Sherman
11 Gabriella Armstrong
Lori French
Louis Luffey
Audrey Southern
12 Travis Breard
Mary Coon
Julie Hansen
Liam Mills
13 John Breard
Mike Brodtman
Camille Massey
Cynthia Williams 13
14 Jeremy Cobb
Lela Kathryn Hansen
Richard Herlevic
Heath Mills
Laurie Peters
Kristy Rizzo
Andrew Trahan
15 Annie Dean
Olivia Delcambre
James Sinnott
Kaitlin Tarver
16 Kathy Hewitt
Camden Rugg
17 Brett Blair
Jared Crumpler
Patra Fontenot
Robert Kelly
John Metrejean
18 Clint Bordelon
Lennon Coon
John Edwards
Julie Fandal
Austin Finch
Sarah Pesek
Margaret Rivoire
James Scalia
Shalanda Stanley
19 Fae Moulle'
Charles Razon
Allene Zambie
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Blair Breard
John Goetting
Brett Larsen
Larry Lashley
Paula Pruett
Paul Stinson
Daniel Bogran
Sarah Chappell
Trey Nelson
Ashley Sampognaro
22 Becket Barefield
Sara Deshotel
Michael Dickerson
Lisa Livigni
Marie Long
Leslie Richman
Brenda Taylor
Susan Traylor
Patrick Whipple
Marisol Yumet
23 Margaret Brock
Owen Delcambre
JoTiffany Faulk
Sue Head
Cooper Hodge
Ann Murray
Taylor Sullivan
Harrison Tarver
Eric Thibodeaux
24 Trish Bonner
Tamara Fields, III
Johnathan Goetting
Casey Jordan
Robert Kimbell
Charlie McDuffie
Anna Nelson
Mary VanVeckhoven
25 Becky Boutwell
Kay Cargel
Mary Moothart
Billy Staab
Jimmy Touchet
26 Terri Barker
Cyril Bennett
Carolyn Braswell
Joan Gibb
Susan McCarty
Christine Murphy
William Orloski
27 Mona Creel
Stephen Gandy
Jeffery Gilbert
Abigail Kalil
Zachary LaPietra
Barbara Michaelides
Gwen Scalia
28 Cyntheia Blanchard
David Cattar
Peggy Clark
Bryant Fandal
Haila Ignacio
Lance Richard
Laura Staab
JULY 2015
29 Bill Brandle
Derek Fontenot
Katherine McKenzie
30 Mary Berthelot
Thomas Deshotel
Sydney Elias
Cherry Genusa
Alexandria Maciaszek
Jack McCormick
Mallory Merrill
31 Dennis Gates
Francis Kwentoh
Sondra LaCroix
Payton LaPietra
Katelyn Lewis
Barry McPherson
Philip Trahan
SUNDAY
28
Faith Enrichment (PSR)
(Cafeteria)
9:40-11:00 a.m.
MONDAY
29
Mercy Ministries
(Parish Hall)
12:00pm - 2:30pm
TUESDAY
30
WEDNESDAY
1
THURSDAY
2
Early Morning Men’s Study
(Parish Hall)
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study
(Parish Hall)
11:00am-1:00p.m.
Faith Sharing Group
(Moore Hall)
7:00-9:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
3
SATURDAY
4
GOD BLESS
THE USA!
HAVE A SAFE &
BLESSED
INDEPENDENCE
DAY!
Children’s Liturgy
11:00am Mass
Men’s ACTS Meeting
(Moore Hall)
6:00pm-8:00p
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Men’s ACTS Meeting
(Moore Hall)
6:00pm-8:00p
Early Morning Men’s Study
(Parish Hall)
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study
(Parish Hall)
11:00am-1:00p.m.
Faith Sharing Group
(Moore Hall)
7:00-9:30p.m
Men’s Prayer Cenacle
(Moore Hall)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Men’s Prayer Cenacle
(Moore Hall)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Vocations Awareness
Prayer Mtg (Church)
After 5:30pm Mass
Congratulations to
St. Frederick Boys & Girls
Tennis Teams for winning the Regional
Championship and to the
Girls Team for winning it
all at the State
Championship! Way to
Go Warriors!
~
Congratulations to
Neville Senior, Anne
Marie Hancock, for
earning the Scott
Foundation Scholarship
Award!
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Congratulations to Neville Senior, Margaret
Ann Zentner, for earning
The Levert Visual and
Performing Arts
Scholarship Award!
~
St. Frederick Boys Golf
Team placed 3rd in the
state at the Allstate Sugar Bowl LHSAA Division
IV Boys Golf State Tournament!
~
The SFHS Track and
Field teams won the
District 2-1A
Championship! The boys
scored 191 points followed by second place
OCS who scored 180.
The girls championship
total score of 164 points
was also followed by
second place OCS whose
total was 152.
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Faith Enrichment (PSR)
(Cafeteria)
9:40-11:00am
SVDP Mtg
(Parish Hall)
12:00pm-1:30pm
Early Morning Men’s Study
(Parish Hall)
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study
(Parish Hall)
11:00am-1:00p.m.
Faith Sharing Group
(Moore Hall)
7:00-9:30 p.m.
Children’s Liturgy
11:00am Mass
Men’s ACTS Mtg
(Moore Hall)
6:00-8:00pm
Men’s Prayer Cenacle
(Moore Hall)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Faith Enrichment (PSR)
(Cafeteria)
9:40-11:00 a.m.
Men’s ACTS Mtg
(Moore Hall)
6:00-8:00pm
Early Morning Men’s Study
(Parish Hall)
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study
(Parish Hall)
11:00am-1:00p.m.
Faith Sharing Group
7:00-9:30 p.m.
(Moore Hall)
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Men’s Prayer Cenacle
(Moore Hall)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Faith Enrichment
(PSR)
(Cafeteria)
9:40-11:00 a.m.
Mercy Ministries
(Parish Hall)
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Early Morning Men’s Study
(Parish Hall)
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study
(Parish Hall)
11:00am-1:00p.m.
Faith Sharing Group
(Moore Hall)
7:00-9:30 p.m.
Men’s ACTS Mtg
(Moore Hall)
6:00-8:00pm
Men’s Prayer Cenacle
(Moore Hall)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children’s Liturgy
11:00am Mass
Children’s Liturgy
11:00am Mass
Baptism Prep Class
(Parish Hall)
7:00pm - 8:30pm
 LUNCH BUNCH:
 FIRST SUNDAY DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
Sunday, June 7
9:45 a.m.
Join us as we pray the Divine Mercy on the first Sunday of each
month in the church chapel area (by the Tabernacle).
We will start back up in the Fall. See you then!
Questions? Call Elaine Elias (323-3144)
 LOOKING TO MAKE SOME EXTRA MONEY?
If you or someone you know has or is willing to earn a CDL license, has
a good driving record and does not want to work all day, then this may
be the perfect job! We are looking for someone to help drive the JGS
church bus. Call or come by the School (325-8569) or Parish (325-7549)
for more information or to fill out an application.
 FIRST SUNDAY ROSARY
Sunday, June 7
8:00 a.m., 10:30am, 4:30pm
Join us as we celebrate First Saturday with a Rosary before the 4:30pm
Mass. Hope to see you there!
 FIRST FRIDAY DIVINE MERCY PRAYER SERVICE
 ST. PASCHAL’S FLEA MKT / ARTS & CRAFTS SALE
Friday, June 5
3:30 p.m.
To sign up to participate as a leader/reader in this prayer service contact:
Lori Thibodeaux (318) 376-4271
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 8:00AM-2:00PM
ST. PASCHAL’S GYM (WEST MONROE)
The SPCC Ladies Auxiliary will hold their annual flea market and arts and
crafts sale at the church gym located at 711 North 7th St. in West Monroe. This is the single fundraiser the group holds each year and your
support is greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Althea
Dayton at 388-8847.
 JGS SUPPER CLUB Date, time, and location are TBD. Finalized information will be posted in the Gathering Space with the sign-up sheet as
well as in the bulletin.
 WHAT FOOD STAMPS CAN’T BUY: Parishioners are asked to bring
 NO MASS
items such as: toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, shampoo,
dental floss, shaving cream, conditioner, paper towels, toilet
tissue and Kleenex and deposit them into the gray and maroon cylinder located in the link/hallway. This ministry helps citizens in our area
who receive government aid to receive items that are not included in the
food stamp program.
There will not be a mass on Thursday, May 28th at 5:30 p.m.
OUR PARISH FAITH COMMUNITIES
All groups are open, everyone is welcome!
 SUNDAY MORNING: We meet in the Parish Hall from 9:45 a.m. until
10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Newcomers always welcome-Contact Tobie
McKown -348-2428 for more information.
 LIFE CHOICES BABY BOTTLE
 1ST SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Meets at 3:00 p.m. the first Sunday of
Please continue to fill your Life Choices Baby Bottles with your
every month at the Worley home. Contact Joann Worley -323-0388 for
monetary donation, and return to church the weekend of June 20-21.
more information.
You may also return them to the church office, or the center at 2007
 MEN’S TUESDAY EARLY MORNING: meets at 6:30 am in the Parish
Roselawn. Thanks so much for your generous support for gift of life!
Hall. Contact Tom Deal 318-381-6035
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TUESDAY NOON: Meets in the JGS Parlor at noon.
 THE VOCATIONS AWARENESS PRAYER SERVICE
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON: at 1:30 p.m. in the JGS Parlor. This group
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
AFTER MASS
will be preparing for upcoming Sunday Scriptures. Contact Elaine Elias The Vocations Awareness Committee will not meet June through August.
323-3144 for more information.
We will resume meeting on September 8th, the first Tuesday. The Voca WEDNESDAY MEN’S LUNCH STUDY: Meets in Parish Hall at11:30 on
tions Prayer Service will continue through the summer as usual. Please
Wednesdays. Contact Paul Williams 318-331-4031 for more information.
join us and pray for vocations.
 WEDNESDAY EVENING: Meets in homes of parishioners, from 7:00
p.m. until 8:30 p.m. This group will be faith sharing on the Scriptures for the
coming Sunday Liturgy. Contact Marcia Guerriero - 387-6616 for more infor A T T E N T I O N W O R K I N G M O M S !
mation.
THRIVE: A Working Mom Ministry
 THURSDAY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Meets at Lori Thibodeaux’s
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
home at noon. Contact Lori-376-4271
PARISH HALL
 THURSDAY EVENING: Meets in the JGS Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m. Will
3:30PM
have an in-depth discussion of the upcoming Sunday Mass Readings. ConIt’s not too late to start attending THRIVE meetings. We have a new
tact Chris Domingue -325-0958 for more information.
subject each month and our meetings are always fun, prayerful, and
informative. Be sure to make plans to come and bring a friend!
Stephen Ministries, a Christian caregiving ministry with a presence
in some 12,000 churches across North America, is coming to JGS.
Stephen Ministers are laypeople who become trained to minister
with God’s love to people who are hurting as a result of a crisis or
difficulty in their lives in a caring and confidential manner.
More information will be coming soon. In the meantime, we are
looking for individuals interested in being part of the steering committee that will help implement the program at JGS. If you are interested or need more information, please contact J. Randolph (Randy)
Smith at 387-6496 or 387-9118 or the church office. For additional
information you can also go to www.stephenministries.org.
As a way to memorialize
our Fr. Moore, a special
fund has been established
to name a classroom in
his honor at his beloved
parish school. If you
would like to help in this
effort, please contact the
church or school for
more information.
325-7549 or 325-8569
We are in the process of revamping the Bereavement Committee and are needing volunteers for Funeral and Comfort
Sub-Committees. Volunteers for the Funeral Sub-Committee
will be asked to occasionally help with funerals, while the
Comfort Sub-Committee will be asked to help with food for
grieving families, as well as comfort and prayer ministry.
Please contact the church office (325-7549), Laura Cooper (3234826) or Elaine Elias (323-3144) f you are interested in becoming
involved in this very meaningful, and much needed, ministry.
MAY 30 & 31 ALL MASSES Next week our worship family will conduct a special collection to benefit the retired
priests of our diocese. In our diocese alone, over one dozen various priests of retirement age are receiving much needed and deserved assistance from the Church and this
number is sure to increase in the upcoming years. Remember that ALL funds received
for this special collection will stay within our area, benefitting only the retired priests
that have served us in The Diocese of Shreveport. Please use the coming week to
prayerfully consider your donation to help those who have given their life to faithfully
serving God and leading us. Let JGS Parish do our part in this important effort.
Summer Book Study!
Every Tuesday at Noon
June 9 - Aug. 4 Parish Hall
See You There! Bring a Friend!
Call Missy McKenzie in the
Communications Office for more info:
325-7549 or [email protected]
Did you leave something at
the church? Come by the office - it may be in the “Lost
and Found” basket! Also, if
you have any serving pieces,
utensils, etc. that you left at the Parish Picnic or
Taste & See, please retrieve them from the
church kitchen [cabinets, drawers, or counter].