ST. MARY OF THE PINES November 9, 2014 1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71118 Office 687-5121 • Rectory 687-1818 • Fax 687-5124 www.stmops.org Email: stmops@bellsouth.net Rev. Francis Kamau, F.M.H., Pastor Rev. John Paul Crispin, F.M.H. Parochial Vicar Kim Long, Director of Religious Education Rachel Cobb, Youth Ministry Emee Reynier, Accountant/Office Manager Carol Garceau, Secretary Tanyau Bracey, Office Assistant Lorraine Rabalais, Music Coordinator Jenny Hebert, Organist Virginia Toliver, Housekeeper Ken Birch, Custodian MASSES: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday (Vigil) 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m., & 5:00 p.m., (Spanish Mass at 11:30 a.m.) CONFESSION: Saturday 3:30 p.m. until 4:15 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 am Mass on Tuesday until Holy Hour which is 5:00-6:00 p.m. GIFT SHOP: Hours Sunday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Monday through Friday 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. CHURCH OFFICE: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until noon, and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 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. Mass Intentions For the Week Saturday 4:30 P.M. Sunday 11-9 9:00 A.M. + + + + 11:30 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Monday 8:30 A.M. Tuesday 8:30 A.M. Wednesday 8:30 A.M. Thursday 8:30 A.M. Friday Saturday 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. Sunday 11-16 9:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. 5:00 P.M. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Maria Loan T. Nguyen Kathy Futch James Hawthorne Ida, John & Frank Prest Scarlato & Moser Families Spanish Mass St. Mary of the Pines Parish Family Randich Family Genesis Nicolas Ricky Frank Sugg Roosevelt LaCour Joe Neucere Arnolfo Ventura Louie Pineda Maria Loan T. Nguyen Lito Pineda, Jr. Tina Moses Canatella Paul Binh Hoang No Mass Bonnie & Lourdes Sanchez Jatter Lohman Austin McCallister Maria Loan Thi Nguyen Raymond Peterson Pete Scholes Jerry Waters Spanish Mass St. Mary of the Pines Parish Family The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week especially for Val Fusco. The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica November 9, 2014 The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. — Psalm 46:8 Tithe………………………………………. $ 9,505.04 Children…………………………………… $ 4.00 Capital Improvement…………………... $ 2,108.50 Charities………………………… ……….. $ 41.60 SVDP……………………………………… .$ 145.00 Spanish………………………………….…$ 354.00 World Missions Appeal………………….$ 735.07 Capital Improvement Loan Balance as of September 30, 2014: $99,854.89 ========================================== READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:15; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21] LOYOLA COLLEGE PREP…..We are excited to invite our Catholic families to come learn more about continuing the rich faith tradition of Catholic education. Please join us for our Open House, November 16th, 4:00-6:00 pm at Loyola College Prep, 921 Jordan Street. Second Collection: Nov. 22/23—Campaign for Human Development. For over 40 years, CCHD has worked to defend human dignity and take poverty off the map. We need your help to continue to meet the needs of more than 46 million people who still struggle to overcome poverty. Remember your deceased loved ones by signing their names in the Remembrance Book on the stand in front of the picture of Divine Mercy. They will be remembered in all the Masses said during the month of November. Elisabetta Renzi Child Development Center, 760 Overton Brooks Rd. is seeking qualified applicants to fill several positions at our center. Call 797-3610 for more information. Pictorial Make-Up Date It is not too late to have your picture taken for our new Pictorial Directory. Life Touch Pictures will be at Woodridge Baptist Church, 850 E. Bert Kouns, November 19-22. To schedule a time, call 1-800-521-4611. Listen to the menu, press 2 for information about the Directory, press 4 for a representative. Be sure to let them know that you are getting your picture taken for St. Mary’s Pictorial Directory. Remember that you receive a free 8x10 picture and a Directory for participating. St. Joseph Altar St. Mary’s is planning to have a “St. Joseph Altar” next year on March 15, 2015 following the 9:00 am Mass. All interested in helping, please attend our committee meeting on November 11, 2014 at 6:00 pm in classroom 4. We need to plan NOW!! Call Kim with any questions @ 687-5121. St. Vincent de Paul needs your help to stock our Food Pantry for Thanksgiving baskets. The following items are especially needed: cornmeal, flour, sugar, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, peanut butter, jelly, cooking oil, stuffing, macaroni & cheese, tuna, dried pinto beans, canned sweet potatoes, rice, cream of chicken soup, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, small DAK canned hams. Place your donations in the food barrels in the vestibule of Church. Thank you for your support. Girl Scout Troop 1120 CRAFT FAIR The Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, November 29th at St. Mary of the Pines from 9:00 am—2:00 pm. Join us for lots of Crafts, Food, and Bake Sale. Those interested in renting booth space, or for more information may call 686-6113. PSR NEWS….The students in our PSR program participated in a living rosary in which balloons represented each prayer of the rosary. Once each decade was complete, the balloons were gathered/bundled and presented as a spiritual balloon bouquet to 5 parishioners who we dedicated the decade with special prayers from our students. Mrs. Winnie Hunter, Mrs. Bernadine Holder, Mrs. Jean Neucere, Mrs. Hazel Truitt, and Mrs. Irene Fontenot were the recipients of the spiritual balloon bouquets. Many thanks to Fr. John Paul for his presentation on the rosary and to all the teachers and students who made this activity absolutely amazing!!. PRAYERS and SQUARES The ladies from Prayers and Squares are selling raffle tickets for a beautiful Queen Size Homemade Quilt. Tickets are only a $1.00 each and can be purchased from any member of Prayers & Squares or from the Parish Office. Drawing will be held after the 9:00 am Mass on November 23. Winners of the Blessed Sacrament Raffle were: Larry Pettitte ($500); Annie Moore (40’’T.V.); Father Mike (i-Pad); and Lucille Knowles ($100). Congratulations! St. Mary’s Christmas Raffle 2014 HELP your parish by selling tickets for our 2nd annual Christmas Raffle. Proceeds will go towards the Major Improvement Fund. We encourage each family to take a book or two to sell to your family and friends, or just for yourself. There will be someone available after each weekend Mass in the vestibule of Church to get tickets or you can come by the Parish Office during the week. Tickets are $2.00 each or a book of 10 for $20. The drawing will be held on December 25, 2014 following the 9:00 am Mass in Vandegaer Hall. We ask that any unsold tickets to be turned in by December 11th. 1st Prize: $750.00 2nd Prize: $500.00 3rd Prize: $300.00 Jake Wilmore, Woodrow Solice, James P. Garcia, Charles Moore, Gae Lenox, Faye White, Bryan, Dorothy Dumas, Clothilda LaCour, Rueben Granados, Ann Boddie, Micah Boykin, Betty Anderson, Fr. Clement Daelman, Bob Watson, Carlos Endara, Susan McAllister, Becky Wier, Patrick Murphy, Pat Walton, Joseph Olah, Doug Remedies, Jimmy Green, Jeff & Joseph Green, Jim Green, Lois Forrester, Florence Finnelle, Jean Neucere, Sr. JoAnn Terese Lowry, Julius L. 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