ST. MARY OF THE PINES CATHOLIC CHURCH

September 29, 2019

1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71118

Office 687-5121 • Rectory 687-1818 • Fax 687-5124 www.stmaryshreveport.org Email: stmops@bellsouth.net

Rev. Michael Thang’wa F.M.H.

Pastor

Kim Long, Director of Religious Education Carol Garceau, Secretary

Tanyau Bracey, Office Assistant Tom Ticich, Music Coordinator

Jenny Hebert, Organist Catherine Deal, Housekeeper

Dan Cezar, Custodian MASSES: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m.; Please note: No Monday morning Mass Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m., (Spanish Mass at 11:30 a.m.). CONFESSION: Saturday 3:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. and 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 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. GIFT SHOP: Sunday, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OFFICE: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m.— until 3:30 p.m. Closed for lunch: 12:00-1:00 p.m.

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.

Saturday 4:00 P.M.. + Evelyn Maniscalco + Susan Ponseigo Brill Eddie Sanders + Michael McKay Sunday 8:30 A.M. St. Mary’s Parish Family 9-29 + Cliff McCain + Al Valdez + Patrick Richardson 11:30 A.M. + Spanish Mass Monday 8:30 A.M. No Mass Tuesday 8:30 A.M. Tanyau Bracey + Linda Patterson Wednesday 8:30 A.M + Clothilda LaCour + Robert Howard Thursday 8:30 A.M. + Pete Metoyer Mary Frances Metoyer Friday 8:30 A.M. + Ashley Walker Saturday 4:00 P.M. + Jennifer Osherowitz + Sestilia Poli + Alise Micock + Michael McKay Sunday 8:30 A.M + Pete Metoyer 10-6 + Cliff McCain + Patrick Richardson St. Mary’s Parish Family 11:30 A.M. Spanish Mass

September 21 & September 22, 2019

Bldg. Fund $ 20.00 SVDP $ 265.00

******************* Tithe: Weekly Collection needed $ 9,269.51 Actual Collection $ 7,713.20

Mass Intentions for the Week

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23;

Lk 9:46-50

Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-7; Lk 9:51-56

Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6, 10-11; Mt 18:1-5,

10

Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11;

Lk 10:1-12

Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Lk 10:13-16

Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-

24

Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9;

2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week in loving memory of Bill Scarlato. May Bill and all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 29, 2019

[K]eep the commandment without stain or re-

proach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus

Christ.

— 1 Timothy 6:14

Sacred Heart Church Fall Fair September 29th—11:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

Dunking Booth, Bounce House/Rock Climb, Petting Zoo, Horseback rides, Plinko, Cake Walk, Bingo and much more. Lunch tickets are $5.00 (hamburger or 2 hot dogs, chips & drink). Please join us!!

HOW GOD INTENDS US TO LIVE

Today’s readings are again directed to believers,

communities of faith. As in last week’s reading, Amos

confronts us with a condemnation of those whose lives

are focused on pleasure and self-absorption. The psalm

contrasts that focus with the Lord’s—justice for the

oppressed; food the hungry; freedom for captives; sight

to the blind; raising of those who are bowed down; lov-

ing the just; protecting strangers, orphans, and the wid-

ow; and by doing so, thwarting the way of the wicked.

Timothy urges the pursuit of righteousness, devotion,

faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Luke tells the fa-

miliar tale of the wealthy man and the poor beggar at

his doorstep, who experience life very differently in

this world and in the next. We are once again being

given clear indications about how God intends for us to

live our lives.

Mass Attendance: Sept. 21 & Sept. 22, 2019

4:00 p.m.—158; 8:30 a.m.—269; 11:30 a.m.—154

Sonny Canatella, Ted Canatella, Chris Redmon, Cheryl Hopkins, Jimmie & Char-lotte Carter, Jenny Booras, Joseph Olah, John Gauthier, Willie Martinez, Tom Trawick, Cole Pasquier, Cotton & Doris

Ebarb, Hazel Ebarb, Letha Davis, Dave Buckley, Kevin Leone, Greg Remedies, Octavio Leon, Dale Ebarb, Di-anne Keene, Doug Hill, Mike Roy, Frankie Gilpin, Shelia Ann Seymour, Noah Mortimore, James & Charlotte Gar-cia, James P. Garcia, Scout Pylant, Janice Newson, Theresa Varghese, Adele Serio, Preston Roberts, Domi-nic Gust, Danny Hunter, Bob Davis, Dennis Malmay, Shaun Leone, Rita McCain, Viola Pieske, Kevin King, Sam Marsala, Irene Fontenot, Glenda Hall, M/M Richard Dimes, Carolyn Taylor, Isabella Feliciano, Anna Mullone, Layne Lofton, Nilsa Deason, Ann Eid, Karen Horne, Trey Bernard, Carol Ebarb Turney, Clarice Dew, Janice Bello, Anna Cole, Renee Linfield Woodworth, Bruce Crank, Mitchell Kern, Eddie Sanders, Linda Jones, Jenny Hebert, David Lyons, Kevin & Medley Bokun, Tanyau Bracey, Merte Dodd, Ken Fleck, Concetta Jacks, Kathy Scroggins, Howard Paddie, Helen Paddie, Randy Brooks, JoAnn Ray, Joe Ebarb, Anthony Pignato, Grover Colvin, Delores Cooks, Robert Bertrand, Noelle King, Alicia Garcia, Andrea Dicarlo, Huey Beene, Jude Elmore, Annette H. Harris, Edna Tyson, Monica Alexan-der, Joyce Thomas, Cynthia Maxie, David Bartholomew, Jr., Blaise Maniscalco, Randy Mobley, V. J. Rinaudo, Dan Johnson, Glen Davison. For the peaceful repose of the soul of: Anshelia Pierre. PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE & FOR ALL WHO HAVE ASKED FOR OUR PRAYERS.

Question of the Week

Adults: What are the “rewards” of caring for the needs of the poor? Children: What is one thing you and your family could do this week to help those who are poor or sick?

St. Vincent de Paul Society Reflection Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

On September 27, the Church celebrated the feast of St. Vincent de Paul, who knew that “God had sent him to bring good news to the poor.” Together with your gifts, the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul continue his work and mission in our parish. In the month of September, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to “bring good news to the poor,” by assisting families, providing food, for utility and rent bills, etc. Thank you!!

Red River Revel 2019, Sept. 28—Oct. 6.

We have been asked to continue our long standing tradition with a Food Booth again this year. St. Mary’s has used this as a fundraiser and fellowship in our community for many years. Our Food Booth will serve chicken strips,

breaded deep fried shrimp, curly fries, and cookies again this year. Help and volunteers are needed throughout this event. Sign-up sheets are available in Vandegaer Hall. There are still many spots to be filled. For additional information, please contact Steve Cadwell (318) 426-9818.

Black Catholics Committee 2nd Annual Silent Auction

Fundraiser When: October 13, 2019 Time: 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Location: St. Mary of the Pines Vandegaer Hall An excellent opportunity to shop for holiday gifts. Over 70 items on which to bid. Proceeds benefit our Church Parish and its educational programs.

Please join us for the St. Joseph Catho-lic School Crawfish Crawl, Saturday, October 12. Runs start at 7:45 a.m. at St. Joseph School. For more infor-mation or to register, visit sportspectru-

musa.com.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Woe to the complacent, stretched

comfortably on their couches! (Amos 6:1a, 4-7).

Psalm — Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146)

Second Reading — Pursue righteousness, devotion,

faith, love, patience, and gentleness (1 Timothy 6:11-

16).

Gospel — There was a rich man who dined sumptu-

ously each day. Lying at his door was a poor man

named Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31).

ST. MARY OF THE PINES CATHOLIC CHURCH 1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118

LOW COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC

Sunday, October 6, 2019

2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

ST. MARY OF THE PINES PARKING

LOT

Dog Vaccines: DHP and PV- $15 Bordetella/Coughgard- $15

Rabies- $15

Heartworm Tests- $25

Cat Vaccines: FVRCP- $15 Leukemia-$20

Rabies- $15

Dog/Cat Nail Trims: $10

Cash & Checks only please

Veterinary Services provided by: Dr. Brad Everson,

Dr.Tori Torres, Dr. Corrinne Brown, Dr.Tiffany Bell

641 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop,

Shreveport, LA 71118

(318) 686-5945

Bring your pets to be blessed on the Feast of Saint Francis!

For information, call 687-4799 or 286-5394 Raffle tickets for a chance on a Pet Gift Basket can be purchased from the ladies in front of church after Mass

JOIN US AS WE BEGIN WITH EVENING PRAYER

AND THEN WE WILL PRAY THE ROSARY AS A PARISH FAMILY

WE WILL OFFER OUR OWN PERSONAL INTENTIONS AS WELL

AS THOSE FOR OUR PARISH, CITY, STATE, AND OUR COUNTRY.

DATE: TUESDAY,OCTOBER 1

TIME: 6:00 P.M.

PLACE: ST. MARY OF THE

PINES CHURCH

BRING YOUR ROSARY, YOUR

PRAYERS, AND YOUR SELVES

AS WE BEGIN THE MONTH OF

OCTOBER WITH A

COMMUNAL ROSARY.

#MARYISALWAYSTHEREFORUS

ST. MARY OF THE PINES

10 WEEK CLUB

TICKET PRICES: $1.00 EACH or $10 FOR A BOOK OF 10 TICKETS Each ticket is good for every drawing!

Tickets will be sold after each Mass in front of the Church

DRAWING DATES PRIZES AWARDED October 13, 2019 $50.00 $25.00 $10.00 October 20. 2019 $50.00 $25.00 $10.00 October 27, 2019 $50.00 $25.00 $10.00 November 3, 2019 $50.00 $25.00 $10.00 November 10, 2019 $500.00 $250.00 $100.00 November 17, 2019 $50.00 $25.00 $10.00 November 24, 2019 $50.00 $25.00 $10.00 December 1, 2019 $50.00 $25.00 $10.00 December 8, 2019 $50.00 $25.00 $10.00 December 15, 2019 $1000.00 $500.00 $250.00

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