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ST. MARY OF THE PINES CATHOLIC CHURCH
May 23, 2021
1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71118
Office 687-5121 • Rectory 687-1818 www.StmaryShreveport.org
Fax—(318) 216-3014 Email: [email protected]
Rev. Mark Watson
Pastor
Kim Long, Director of Religious Education Carol Garceau, Secretary Cayla Witt, Bookkeeper
Tom Ticich, Music Coordinator Jenny Hebert, Organist Dan Cezar, Custodian
MASSES: Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30 a.m. (Please note: No Mass on Monday & Wednesday) Saturday (Vigil) 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m. & Sunday Spanish Mass 11:30 a.m. CONFESSION: Saturday 3:00—3:45 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.—11:15 a.m.; or by appointment. BAPTISM: Call the office to schedule a preparation class after which a Baptism date can be scheduled. ADORATION: Following 8:30 a.m. Mass on Tuesday until Holy Hour which is 3 p.m. Benediction at 4 p.m. GIFT SHOP: Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 11 a.m.—1 p.m. CHURCH OFFICE: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. & Friday 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon.
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.
NEW HORIZONS PENTECOST: THE RECEPTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Almost 90 days ago we began the Season of Lent. Lent was a time of turning away from sin and toward God and a time of reflecting on the meaning of our baptism. Lent ended with the celebration of the Triduum on Holy Thursday evening. This sacred time allowed us to anticipate the upcoming celebration of Easter. At the Easter Vigil we began our celebrated of the Resurrection and celebrated Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion. This was a glorious celebration. Please keep Julia, Konner, James and Jose in your prayers. We continued to unpack the meaning of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday morning and this reflection has contin-ued throughout the Season of Easter. Throughout the Easter Season we have reflected on not only the Resurrection but the new life that we have received through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. This weekend we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. Pentecost is the celebration of the sending of the Holy Spirit. This event which closes the Season of Easter is also the last event in the Paschal Mystery – the Suffering, Death, Resurrection, Ascension and Sending of the Spirit. They are the central mysteries of our salvation. Pentecost is often called the Birthday of the Church because after the Apostles receive the Holy Spirit, they go out boldly and bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. It is the celebration which marks the begin-ning of the ministry and life of the Church. We who have received the gift of the Holy Spirit through our Baptism and Confirmation are called to proclaim that same Good News through our lives. In his article “The Message of Pentecost” Karl Rahner writes that Pentecost shows that “God is ours.” Pentecost cel-ebrates that God has given us his whole being without reserve through his gift of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost shows that God loves us and has blessed us with himself. Thus, we are to not lose of just how blessed we are as a result of this gift. We first receive the Holy Spirit in Baptism. In order to remain in the Holy Spirit, we must be a people of conversion. Conversion means turning away from sin and back to God every day. The Holy Spirit is always with us, even in times of darkness and pain when we do not feel the Spirit’s presence. The Holy Spirit is God’s gift of love that cannot be earned nor controlled. The readings that we will hear this weekend first show that the Holy Spirit transforms and recreates our interior lives. The Gospel writer John writes that the Holy Spirit reminds us of the words of Jesus and leads us to all truth. So, we are to listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit not only works in our interior lives but also blesses us with spiritual gifts so that we can better share our faith with others. In addition, the Holy Spirit gave the Apostles a sense of boldness which allowed them to move beyond their fear and share the Good News of Jesus Christ. . How do we open ourselves both to hear the guidance of the Holy Spirit and to live out the gifts of the Holy Spirit? First, we are to be a people of prayer and reflection who listen to the Spirit within. Second, we are to live lives of holi-ness which allow the Holy Spirit to work through us. The presence of the Holy Spirit helped the disciples to share their faith and to form the new Christian community. As we look ahead to the future of our parish let us reflect on how each of us will use our spiritual gifts to build up our community. This may come through youth ministry, RCIA, Small Faith Communities, social events, Parish School of Religion, visiting the sick, etc. May we open ourselves to the life of the Spirit within us. May we allow ourselves to become the living stones with which God will build up our parish.
NUEVOS HORIZONTES PENTECOSTÉS: LA RECEPCIÓN DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO
Hace casi 90 días comenzamos la Temporada de Cuaresma. La Cuaresma fue un tiempo de apartarse del pecado y de acercarse a Dios y de reflexionar sobre el significado de nuestro bautismo. La Cuaresma terminó con la celebración del Triduo el Jueves San-to por la noche. Este tiempo sagrado nos permitió anticiparnos a la próxima celebración de la Pascua. En la Vigilia pascual comen-zamos nuestra celebración de la Resurrección y celebramos el bautismo, la confirmación y la primera comunión. Esta fue una cele-bración gloriosa. Por favor, mantén a Julia, Konner, James y José en tus oraciones. Continuamos descubriendo el significado de la Resurrección el Domingo de Resurrección por la mañana y esta reflexión ha conti-nuado a lo largo de la Época de Pascua. A lo largo de la Época de Pascua hemos reflexionado no sólo sobre la Resurrección, sino sobre la nueva vida que hemos recibido a través del bautismo, la confirmación y la eucaristía. Este fin de semana celebramos la Fiesta de Pentecostés. Pentecostés es la celebración del envío del Espíritu Santo. Este evento que cierra la Temporada de Pascua es también el último acontecimiento en el Misterio Pascual – el Sufrimiento, la Muerte, la Resu-rrección, la Ascensión y el Envío del Espíritu. Son los misterios centrales de nuestra salvación. Pentecostés a menudo se llama el Cumpleaños de la Iglesia porque después de que los Apóstoles reciben el Espíritu Santo, salen con valentía y llevan la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo a los confines de la tierra. Es la celebración la que marca el comienzo del mi-nisterio y la vida de la Iglesia. Los que hemos recibido el don del Espíritu Santo a través de nuestro bautismo y confirmación esta-mos llamados a proclamar esa misma Buena Nueva a lo largo de nuestra vida. En su artículo "El mensaje de Pentecostés" Karl Rahner escribe que Pentecostés muestra que "Dios es nuestro". Pentecostés cele-bra que Dios nos ha dado todo su ser sin reserva a través de su don del Espíritu Santo. Pentecostés demuestra que Dios nos ama y nos ha bendecido consigo mismo. Por lo tanto, no debemos olvidar lo bendecidos que somos como resultado de este don. Pri-mero recibimos el Espíritu Santo en el Bautismo. Para permanecer en el Espíritu Santo, debemos ser un pueblo de conversión. La conversión significa alejarse del pecado y volver a Dios todos los días. El Espíritu Santo está siempre con nosotros, incluso en tiempos de oscuridad y dolor cuando no sentimos la presencia del Espíritu. El Espíritu Santo es el don de Amor de Dios que no puede ser ganado ni controlado. Las lecturas que escucharemos este fin de semana demuestran por primera vez que el Espíritu Santo transforma y recrea nuestras vidas interiores. El escritor evangélico Juan escribe que el Espíritu Santo nos recuerda las palabras de Jesús y nos lleva a toda verdad. Por lo tanto, debemos escuchar la guía del Espíritu Santo. El Espíritu Santo no sólo trabaja en nuestra vida interior, sino que también nos bendice con dones espirituales para que podamos compartir mejor nuestra fe con los demás. Además, el Espíritu Santo dio a los Apóstoles una sensación de audacia que les permi-tió ir más allá de su miedo y compartir la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo.
¿Cómo nos abrimos tanto para escuchar la guía del Espíritu Santo como para vivir los dones del Espíritu Santo? Primero, debe-mos ser un pueblo de oración y reflexión que escuche al Espíritu interior. En segundo lugar, debemos vivir vidas de santidad que permitan al Espíritu Santo trabajar a través de nosotros. La presencia del Espíritu Santo ayudó a los discípulos a compartir su fe y a formar la nueva comunidad cristiana. Al mirar hacia el futuro de nuestra parroquia, reflexionemos sobre cómo cada uno de nosotros utilizará nuestros dones espirituales para edificar nuestra comunidad. Esto puede venir a través del ministerio de la juventud, RCIA, pequeñas comunidades de fe, eventos sociales, Escuela Parroquial de Religión, visitar a los enfermos, etc. Que nos abramos a la vida del Espíritu dentro de nosotros. Que nos permitamos convertirnos en las piedras vivientes con las que Dios edificará nuestra parroquia.
Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday 4:00 P.M. + Dot Markaverich 5-22 + Willie Martinez + Reynaldo deLos Reyes St. Mary’s Parish Family Sunday 8:30 A.M. + James Jones, Jr. 5-23 + Conrad Bacud + Joe Ponseigo 11:30 A.M. Spanish Mass Monday 8:30 A.M. No Mass Tuesday 8:30 A.M. No Mass Wednesday 8:30 A.M. No Mass Thursday 8:30 A.M. No Mass Friday 8:30 A.M. No Mass Saturday 4:00 P.M. + Austin Heim 5-29 + Joseph Olah St. Mary’s Parish Family Sunday 9:00 A.M. + Concetta Jacks 5-30 + Inez Zuniga + Joe Ponseigo 11:30 A.M. Spanish Mass
The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week for the intentions of Sheila Seymour.
Pentecost Sunday May 23, 2021
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit. — 1 Corinthians 12:4
Mass Attendance: May 15 & 16, 2021
4:00 p.m.—109 8:30 a.m.—132 11:30 a.m.—150
May 15 & 16, 2021
This week So far this month
Tithe $ 5,926.23 — $ 21,097.55 Capital Improvement 212.00 — 1,248.00 Charities 5.00 — 100.00 SVDP 220.00 — 620.00 Catholic Home Missions 5.00 Catholic Communication 803.00
SMOP MASS TIME CHANGE
Please note that next Sunday, the morning Mass at 8:30am is being changed to 9:00 am.at St. Mary of the Pines . This is a permanent change!!
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Ps 87:1-3, 5-7; Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-
31 Wednesday: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: Sir 42:15-25; Ps 33:2-9; Mk 10:46-52 Friday: Sir 44:1, 9-13; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Sir 51:12cd-20; Ps 19:8-11; Mk 11:27-33 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20
St. Mary’s Pastoral Council
Next weekend you will be given a nomination form to submit names for 2 new members on the Pastoral Council. Qualifications for Pastoral Council members are: Minimum age of twenty-one, Baptized, Confirmed, and a practicing Catho-lic, a registered member of St. Mary of the Pines for 3 years, be a participant in the ongoing life of the parish, and be a person of integrity, prayer and inclusivity.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR…... VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL HAS BEEN SET FOR June 28, 29, 30, & July 1 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. More details in next week’s bulletin.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF THE LISTED & FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED FOR OUR PRAYERS.
If you know someone who needs to be on this list, please let us know.
Felix Larue, James Garcia, Chris Everage, Jennifer Booras, Cheryl Hopkins, Kathy Green, Mike & Teresa Hansen, Curtis Leroy McInnis, Lee Williams, Sr., James Davidson, Beth Brooks, Patti Pope,Lynn & David O’Neal, Violet Wright, Mia Hurst, Kirk Veazey, Nan Crow, Adrian & Cindy Martinez, Mary Ann Gentry, Fedro Williams Sr., Chassity Anderson, Mary Williams, Rebecca Williams, Evelyn Sepulvado, Katherine Norton, Larry McCrary, Tom & Sissy Trawick, Greg Dyess, Joan Thomas, Ariel Dunn, Ahro Williams, Carlos Brown, Jr., Repal Williams, Monica Alexander, Keymareon Davis, William Tenyson, Brenda Philips, Bill McDonald, Charlee-Kate Remedies, Dawn Strealy, Melissa Farr, Jesslyn Lewis, Randy Shirley, Leo Hall, Alice Bernard, Jerome Carter, Char-lotte Dimes-Carter, Derrick Harris, Ralph Parker, Kevin Spark, Stanley Bohrer, Marjoire Rivers, Daniel Macevicius, Shane Morgan, Shaun Leone, Middleton family, Beth McMurray, Dave Burk, Bill Hales, Judy Galippo, Isla Longoria, Mike Howard, Mary Laffitte, Har-ris Meshell, Judy Messina, Leo McDonald, Dorothy Hoffee, Lou Brown, William Tennison, Joseph Fong. We pray for Kelly Irvin and all the service men who have been deployed overseas.
RUMMAGE SALE “BARGIN DAY” SUNDAY, MAY 23rd Come to Vandegaer Hall and see items left from our Rummage Sale. Make us an offer on any
item and we will negotiate a good deal for you!!
St. Mary’s Gift Shop Rosary/Cards/Bible/Statues
We can special order items, but we will require a deposit, plus shipping fee. Come Visit: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 11:00am—1:00pm.
God bless you as you follow Christ!!!
The Pastoral Council of Sacred Heart Church presents Fun all year long. With a $25 donation to Sacred Heart Pastoral Council, you get your own 3 digit Lucky Num-ber and a chance to win $25 or more throughout the entire 2021 calendar year! There is a winning number called every night and it could be yours!! In August we will have our 1st $250 Visa Gift Card drawing. We are currently selling the 2022 Lucky Calendar Numbers. These make really great Father’s Day gifts as well as birthday gifts, & thank you gifts.. Call Cathy Flynn @ 286-6275 or Walt Recker @ 525-2654 to get your lucky number, or come by St. Mary’s Parish Office.
Prayers & Squares have resumed meeting each month and invites anyone interested in joining them to come on the first & third Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm in classroom 7 & 8. The idea be-hind these quilts is simple, yet powerful. A heavy thread is used to take stiches through the quilt layers, and the ends are left free to be tied with a square knot. As each knot is tied, a silent prayer is offered for someone in special need—someone who has asked us to pray for them. The quilt is then given to that per-son. What makes each quilt so special is not the pat-tern, color or workmanship, but the fact that prayer is symbolically tied into each one. These comforters are a statement of faith, and a testimony to our belief in God and in the power of prayer. Call the Parish Office @ 687-5121 to request a quilt & let us know who needs prayers.
VACCINE CLINIC AT SMOP
LSU Health Science Center will be providing the Pfizer COVID vaccine on Sunday, June 20th, 10:00 am till 2:00 pm at St. Mary of the Pines. They will return to provide a second dose on Sunday, July 11th. The vaccine is available for ages 12 years and above. Guardians of minors must be present to provide con-sent. To plan for staffing and the amount of vaccine needed, it is beneficial to LSU Health that people regis-ter in advance at https://www.Isuhs.edu/, however they will register people the day of the event. You will be asked to provide an ID and insurance card. Those who do not have an ID or an insurance card can still be vaccinated. Those who are vaccinated will have to pro-vide their address, date of birth, and telephone infor-mation. Fr. Mark Watson
PLEASE NOTE….Parishioners of St. Mary’s For those who are now using hearing aids and still could use a little help during Mass, we have a couple of headsets available on a first come—first serve basis. These can be worn over your hearing aid. The head-sets are property of St. Mary’s and will only work in church—no other place. Please see Carol in the Parish Office should you think these could be beneficial to you.
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