VOLUME 47, NUMBER 43 October 28, 2018

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCHTHE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH

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SACRAMENTAL LIFE

Weekend Mass

Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m.

Weekday Mass

Wednesday and Friday: 7 a.m.

Tuesday: 6 p.m. (Preceded by Novena: 5:30 p.m.)

Thursday: 8:45 a.m.

Communion Service First Saturday: 8:45 a.m.

Reconciliation Thursday: 8 a.m.

Saturday: 3:15 p.m. and by appointment

Baptism

Call the parish office in the early stages of pregnancy.

Marriage

Call the parish office at least six months before the wedding.

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor

Fr. Michael Alello

Permanent Deacon

Rev. Mr. Joe Scimeca

Administration

Ms. Sheila Juneau

Music & Liturgy

Mr. Bret Jackson

Religious Education

Ms. Sarah Neau

Secretary/The Tower

Ms. Ellen Guidry

Secretary/Receptionist

Ms. Elise Moran

Sacristan

Ms. Kay Fetterman

Maintenance

Mr. Alex Ho

Activity Center Custodian

Mr. Roosevelt Hamilton

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.

Liturgical Minister Schedule

4:30 PM 8 AM 10 AM 5 PM

Extraordinary Ministers

S. Thomas, B. Broussard, M. Bailey, S. Boiteaux, T. Bajon, L. Pitchford,

C. Thomas, J. Pitchford, S. Bonaccorso

T. St.Romain, B. Breaux, C. Taylor, D. St.Romain,

D. Hebert, B. Stiglets, M. Nola, S. Grimes,

J|J Mathes

A. Selleck, J|M Graugnard, M.

Broussard, J. Bellon, E. Lee,

R. Broussard, L. Gealogo, T. Bellon,

M. Gealogo

S. Robillard, P. Faciane, D. Burson, D. Harb,

S. Kleinpeter, T. Henderson, C. Banks,

B. Harb, L. Carlino

Lectors S. Lavergne, P. Sandau

T. Alley, H. Hebert

D. Killeen, M.J. Killeen

G. Knecht, M. Steib

Altar Servers A. Cooper, M. Guthrie,

S. McDaniel, I. Ortiz, I. Spano, A. Vercher

E. Alley, M. Alley, P. Alley, D. Chukwuemeka, T. Denny, A. Mire

T. Levron, S. McNicol, J. Ross, C. Saunders,

R. Saunders, T. Seeling

V. Brown, S. Clark, S. Gomez, J. Guidry, B. Jackson, G. Tatum

NOVEMBER 3/4

ALL SAINTS DAY HOLY DAY

OF OBLIGATION

Thursday, November 1st

Mass Schedule:

7 a.m.

8:45 a.m. (w/school)

6 p.m. -

Mass of Remembrance

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THE HOPE AND PROMISE OF REDEMPTION The prophet Jeremiah prophesies the end of the Babylonian exile. He describes how the weak and sorrowful people

now return with joy. These are the scattered people of God: the blind and the lame, the mothers and pregnant women. They shall be led along an easy road so that no one will stumble. The Lord's kindness and mercy are on all these weak and broken people.

Here and in Psalm 126 we find the most lovely poetic images of God's love and care for us. "Those that sow in tears / shall reap rejoicing. Although they go forth weeping, / carrying the seed to be sown, / they shall come back rejoicing, / carrying their sheaves" (Psalm 126:5-6). Although God had to punish Israel for their many sins, God never forgot them, scattered as they were, and brings them all back to the land of their ancestors, there to flourish and be joyful again. We can see in this the hope and the promise of our own redemption, gathered from the far corners of the earth into the great banquet of God.

Cliff Lasseigne Rosemary Tuminello

Gregory Ricard Elma Crockett

Mary & Jorge Rivero Bruce Tregre Wayne Lemke Faye Kovich

Michael Thompson Marie Langlois Ida Lee White Mona Savoy

Colleen Ricard John Bellecci

Bob Navo James Ray Smith

Richard Ashby Joseph Delaune

Mildred Sutherland

Joseph Thompson John Perkins Paul Lovell

James Deshotels Martha Dupuy John Spragio Laura Triche Cass Moret David Gilin

Frank Salario Walter Paine

Mary Wascom Donald Broussard Patricia Melancon

Laura Daigle Wilma Jennings Edmond Labat

Floyd Stadeker Melinda Robinson

Julie Rozman Todd Frugé

Mary Ann Colclough Marshall Stuart

Charles Bongiovanni Achille Behrnes Sam Daquanno David Shanks Julie Fresina Rita Strate

Gloria Breaux Marvin Bezdek

Josephine Pocorello Isabel Lasseigne

Dominick Ferrara Bart Bursavich Warren Zalfen

In Remembrance

“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.”

John 11:25-26

During November, the Month of Remembrance, please remember in your prayers all those buried from Saint Thomas More during the past year, October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018. Below are their names as they appear chronologically in our parish death register. Those who have died this past year will be especially remembered at the Mass of Remem-brance on November 1st at 6 p.m., All Saints Day.

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MASS INTENTIONS

THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST. THOMAS MORE

PRAYER LIST Please remember in your prayers these seriously ill persons: Patricia Bailey, Charles Barbre, Glenda Barras, Thomas J. Bevans, Vergie Bordelon, Merlyn Bourgeois, Johnnie Broussard, Danny Bruce, Greg Buchanan, Susan Campbell, Mary Coco, Essie Culotta, Colt David, Leland Denison, Annie Diehl, Charles DiPalma, Richard Dillon, Cooper Doucet, Andre Dugas, Richard Empson, Liz Ferguson, Lima Fola, Helen Fox, Avril Garcia, Rose Garrett, Ruth Gauthier, Denise Gautreau, Ricky George, Deacon Ray Gibson, Clifford George, Melissa Godso, Mary Guarino, June Guidry, Evelyn Heisler, Mark E. Hill, Art Landry, Rayne Lorio, Martha McDougall, Genevieve Mayeux, Charlotte Mathes, Jimmy Mathes, Curtis & Eleanor Mitchel, Baby Jack Morris, Sandra Navarre, Marie Noto, Bootsie Pecoraro, Johnette Plauche, Lydia Pourciau, Jimmy Prevot, Roselyn Richard, Theresa Riffino, Mike Ross, Barry Sanders, Caleb Searle, Frank Searle, Gloria Serio, Terri Smart, Richard Smith, Wyatt Somrek, Warren Thomasson, Grace Thompson, Hoa Tran, Gerald Valure, Jamie Watts, Loressa Watts, D.J. Webre, Thomas Webre, Aiden Welsh, Lynell Whipple.

PRAYER LINE: 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.

SANCTUARY LIGHT The sanctuary light in the church will burn in memory of Ernest Bonaccorso Jr. the week of Oct. 28 as requested by Shirley Bonaccorso. The sanctuary light in the chapel will burn in memory of Louise Blereau the week of Oct. 28 as requested by Joyce Matherne.

MASS INTENTIONS Tuesday, Oct. 30 - 6 p.m.: Earl Vicknair Sr., Isabel Lasseigne, Mary Thuy Pham, Ray Smith, Sammy Ragusa, Dominick Ferrara Wednesday, Oct. 31 - 7 a.m.: Shirley and Howard Lambert Thursday, Nov. 1 - 7 a.m.: Deceased Loved Ones of STM Parish; 8:45 a.m.: Deceased Loved Ones of STM Parish; 6 p.m.: Deceased Loved Ones of STM Parish Friday, Nov. 2 - 7 a.m.: Adam Dows Saturday, Nov. 3 - 4:30 p.m.: Ernest Bonaccorso Jr. Sunday, Nov. 4 - 8 a.m.: For the People; 10 a.m.: Coleska Joseph, Betsy Green; 5 p.m.: Sybil and Jim McLin, Loyce and Cecil Patin, Virginia Zimmerman, Steven Wright, Rita Strate, Sami Shahla, Julie Fresina, Isabel Lasseigne, Ainsworth-Romero Family, Special Intention: Tran Lam Thanh

Monday, Oct. 29 - Bible Series, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 - Bible Series, 9 a.m.; CDA Rosary Makers, 10 a.m.; Décor, 1 p.m.; RCIA, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 - Come Lord Jesus, 1:30 p.m.; Small Group Bible Study, 4 p.m.; Parish Choir, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 – All Saints Mass, 7 a.m.; Confession, 8 a.m.; All Saints Mass, 8:45 a.m.; All Saints Mass/Mass of Remembrance, 6 p.m.; Men’s Ultreya, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 - First Friday Fellowship, 7:30 a.m.; Silver Fellowship, 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 – Padre Pio Prayer Group, 8 a.m.; Décor, 10 a.m.; Confession, 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 - PSR, 11 a.m.; Single Seniors Monthly Dinner Mtg., 4:30 p.m.

ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH 11441 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815

www.stmchurch.org Office Phone: 225.275.3940 Office Fax: 225.275.1407

Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(Closed during the lunch hour, 12—1 p.m.)

Offertory $ 21,096.00

Maintenance $ 3,597.00

Building Fund $ 1,900.00

Parish Stewardship Summary Fiscal Year 07/01/17 — 06/30/18

Collections for the week of October 7, 2018

READINGS FOR THE WEEKM:Eph4:32‐‐5:8;Ps1:1‐4,6;Lk13:10‐17

T:Eph5:21‐33or5:2a,25‐33;Ps128:1‐5;Lk13:18‐21W:Eph6:1‐9;Ps145:10‐14;Lk13:22‐30

T:Rv7:2‐4,9‐14;Ps24:1‐6;1Jn3:1‐3;Mt5:1‐12aF:Wis3:1‐9;Ps23:1‐6;Rom5:5‐11or6:3‐9;Jn 6:37-40

S: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 S: Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34

SILVER FELLOWSHIP PRAYERS & LUNCH *** FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND ***

11:00 AM ACTIVITY CENTER

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Through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, Bishop Michael G. Duca continues decades of ministry support in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, connecting generous parish-ioners and worthy diocesan programs that directly serve those in need. Such a vast effort invites a commitment on the part of many, blessing thousands of our neighbors and friends, as we follow the example of Jesus Christ in search of the hurting and the lost. To-gether, we Follow the Shepherd’s Lead, and respectfully ask you to do your part. “What man among you, having a hundred sheep and losing

one of them would not leave the nine-ty-nine in the desert and go after the one until he finds it” (Lk 15:4)?

This year, to honor the arrival of our new spiritual shepherd, you may decide to increase your gift in support of the BAA. With a gift of at least $500, become a member of The Crosier Society. Consider member-ship in the Bishop Ott Society with a gift totaling $1,000 or more. Or, with a generous gift of at least $5,000, be-come a charter member of The Shep-herd’s Society.

As you pray about your participa-tion, the detailed information Bishop

Duca recently sent to you will help answer your questions and refine your decisions. If you’ve yet to receive your packet, please email the Office of Stewardship, stewardship@diobr.org, or call (225) 336-8790. We will make sure you receive this year’s BAA information right away. Visit www.baabr.org, and discover the ways you and your fellow Catholic parishioners serve others and meet needs. As a Catholic Church, we help fund vital work throughout the capitol region.

Needs of Real Consequence Invite a Community’s Response

Ministry Fair - A Great Success

t.ThomasMoreKnightsofColumbusCouncil5530thanksHiNaboronFlorida Blvd and the patrons of Hi Nabor for allowing us to give out

TootsieRollsandcollectdonationsforourannualMentalDisabilityFundraisertoassistorganizationshelpingchildrenandadultswith intellectualhandicaps.This year the members from the council, their families, and Ladies Auxiliarywere able to collect approximately $1,800 in the day and a half its membersstood outside Hi Nabor. This money will go to ARC Baton Rouge and toSt.Mary’sResidentialTrainingSchool. Bothorganizationsworkwithchildren,men, andwomen having intellectual disabilities to teach themworkforce andeverydayskills.Submitted by Grand Knight Garrett Doucet

SEE ALL THE GREAT PICS FROM THE FAIR ON THE PARISH WEBSITE

PHOTOS BY BOBBIE STIGLETS

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OUR PARISH FAMILY STM Parish will celebrate Veterans Day by honoring and remembering veterans and active military personnel at all Masses the weekend of Nov. 10-11. Veterans are encouraged to wear something symbolic of their service to Mass. Fellowship Sunday hosted by the Décor Committee will follow the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses on the 11th in the activity center.

PRAY FOR OUR NATION The Respect Life Commi ee of Saint Patrick invites all to join us in prayer for our

na on on the eve of elec on day, November 5, 6:30 p.m. in Saint Patrick Church.

We will recite the Patrio c Rosary which includes a prayer for every one of the

50 states as well as all levels of government federal, state and local. In between each

decade we will sing a patrio c song and listen to quotes by patriots from George

Washington to Rev. Mar n Luther King Jr. You and your children will find it to be a

moving experience. Please join us as we pray that God's will be done during the Nov 6

elec on. 

BAPTISMS

We extend a warm welcome into the Church family to the following children who were baptized at St. Thomas More during the month of October: Rylee Nicole DeBenedetto, child of Paul and Sara DeBenedetto; Melissa Ange Dodor, child of Jean Baptiste and Alberta Dodor; Cidney Gabriel Rivera, child of Katherine Bany; and Ian Reese and Evan Ryan Raymond, children of Percy and Yolanda Raymond.

IN SYMPATHY Prayers and sympathy are offered

to the family of Janis Robert Jordan who died on Oct. 4. He is survived by his wife Genevieve LeBeau Jordan, a daughter and son-in-law Dottie and Jim Liddell, two sons and daughters-in-law Steve and Judy Jordan, Malcolm and Beverly Jordan, seven grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Our sympathy and prayers are offered to the family of Catherine Fury Garrett who died on Oct. 13. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Olsen (Clifton), Marla Weaver (Rusty) and Rose Marie Garrett; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

The Book of Remembrance is in the back of the church and will remain there until the end of November for parishioners to write down the names of their deceased loved ones. Those who are included in the Book of Remembrance will be especially remembered at Masses on the Feast of All Saints and All Souls Day, and during the Masses in November, the Month of Remembrance.

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