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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />

<strong>Congratulations</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Communicants</strong><br />

The community of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> congratulates our 80 young parishioners who<br />

join us this weekend in receiving the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist for the first time:<br />

Tyler Joseph Arceneaux<br />

Jude William Arena<br />

Anna Caroline Beatty<br />

Nathan Ryan Becnel<br />

Madison Danielle Boiteaux<br />

Sarah Margaret Bowman<br />

Noah Anthony Brandt<br />

<strong>Thomas</strong> Aquinas Custer Brock<br />

Nicholas Anh Bui<br />

Kaylee Elizabeth Caillouet<br />

Trevor Anthony Caruso<br />

Cami Nicole Castro<br />

Santiago Parker Cecchini<br />

Erin Clare Constant<br />

Brenton Mason Cooper<br />

Landon Brice Crane<br />

Daniel Joseph DiBenedetto<br />

Sarah Lucille Ducote<br />

Madelyn Grace FaKouri<br />

Dyanna Imari Farmer<br />

Brady Ambrose Bujol Ferachi<br />

Cathleen Mary Foret<br />

Ashlyn Paige Fruge'<br />

Londyn Aline Fruge'<br />

Haley Grace Garafola<br />

Colby Jude Godso<br />

Alexis Alejandra Gonzalez<br />

Cole Michael Grantham<br />

Jackson Isaac Gremillion<br />

Jordan Gerard Hall<br />

Sarah Campbell Harris<br />

Kevin Chan-Hiep Hoang<br />

Jennie Belle Holder<br />

Grayson Alexander Howell<br />

Georgia Claire Ieyoub<br />

Helene Marie Joffrion<br />

Mateo Xavier Jones<br />

Vincent James Ladner<br />

Trinity Nicole Laudun<br />

Collin Perry LeBlanc<br />

Juliette Marie Lemoine<br />

Sara Anne Levron<br />

Isabella Hope Manzullo<br />

Zoe Catherine Marlborough<br />

Kennan Marie Mashon<br />

Carter Rabb Mauer<br />

Tanner Jeffrey McAnally<br />

Sydnee Rae McDaniel<br />

Zachary Lee Mercier<br />

Brock Kessler Mulhearn<br />

Jacob Minh Man Nguyen<br />

Janet Mai Nguyen<br />

Jennifer Wayne Nguyen<br />

Malorie Noelle Nguyen<br />

Aaron Paul Perera<br />

Katelyn Nicole Perricone<br />

Jolie Phan<br />

Hunter Joseph Ponson<br />

Cole Gerard Primeaux<br />

<strong>St</strong>effek Taylor Rainey<br />

Robert Edward Ritchie<br />

Ashtyn Elizabeth Roberts<br />

Connor James Sanders<br />

Edie Catherine Sanders<br />

Catherine Karen Saunders<br />

Zoe Noel Savoy<br />

Noah James Schwartzenburg<br />

Trystan Lee Seeling<br />

Robert Spencer Segura<br />

Timothy John Seiler<br />

Damian Graham Shattuck<br />

Patricia Rose Sims<br />

Grace Isabella Smith<br />

Logan Michael Smith-Keller<br />

Haley Christina <strong>St</strong>ewart<br />

Isabella Ferris Spano<br />

Mia Gabrielle Troia<br />

Julianna Elizabeth Wardlaw<br />

Emily Grace Wilkinson<br />

Jake Anthony Wyble<br />

VOLUME 40, NUMBER 72<br />

MAY 15, 2011<br />

Fourth Sunday of Easter


May 15, 2011 Page 2 Fourth Sunday of Easter<br />

With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God<br />

The Diocese of Baton Rouge<br />

Joyfully announces the Ordination of<br />

Christopher Todd Lloyd<br />

Son of Harold and Glynda Lloyd<br />

To the Sacred Order of the Priesthood<br />

Of Jesus Christ<br />

Through the laying on of hands and<br />

The invocation of the Holy Spirit<br />

By His Excellency<br />

The Most Reverend Robert W. Muench<br />

Bishop of Baton Rouge<br />

Saturday, the twenty-eighth of May<br />

In the Year of our Lord<br />

Two thousand eleven<br />

Ten o’clock in the morning<br />

Saint Joseph Cathedral<br />

412 North <strong>St</strong>reet<br />

Baton Rouge, Louisiana<br />

A reception will take place at the<br />

<strong>Catholic</strong> Life Center<br />

1800 South Acadian Thruway<br />

Baton Rouge, Louisiana<br />

As you have shared in his life<br />

And preparation for the priesthood<br />

By your prayers, love and support,<br />

You are cordially invited to join<br />

Father Christopher Todd Lloyd<br />

In offering a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving<br />

Sunday, the twenty-ninth of May<br />

Two thousand eleven<br />

At twelve, noon<br />

<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> Church<br />

A reception will follow in the activity center<br />

SACRAMENTAL LIFE AT ST. THOMAS MORE<br />

Weekend Mass Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m., 12 noon and 6 p.m.<br />

Weekday Mass Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 6 a.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and<br />

Saturday, 8:45 a.m. (Novena and Benediction following Saturday morning Mass)<br />

Holy Days of Obligation As publicized<br />

Reconciliation Thursdays, 8-8:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m.; and by appt.<br />

Baptism Prospective parents are asked to call the parish office in the early stages of pregnancy.<br />

Marriages Call the parish office at least six months before the wedding date to make arrangements<br />

Perpetual Adoration 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the Adoration Chapel<br />

PARISH STAFF<br />

Pastor<br />

Fr. Tom Duhé<br />

Parochial Vicar<br />

Fr. Andrew Merrick<br />

Permanent Deacon<br />

Rev. Dr. Clayton Hollier<br />

Director of Administration<br />

Mrs. Melanie Johnson<br />

Coordinator of Liturgy<br />

Mr. Jacques Pourciau<br />

Coordinator of Adolescent<br />

Formation<br />

Mr. Ryan Foulon<br />

Coordinator of Elementary<br />

Formation/RCIA<br />

Ms. Sarah Neau<br />

Administrative Assistant/<br />

The Tower<br />

Mrs. Ellen Guidry<br />

Bookkeeper<br />

Mrs. Ima Garland<br />

Receptionist<br />

Mrs. Melissa Godso<br />

Office Assistant<br />

Mrs. Linda Riché<br />

Evening Receptionist<br />

Ms. Josie Rando<br />

Director of Music<br />

Mrs. Janelle Couvillon<br />

Sacristan<br />

Mrs. Sharon Keaton<br />

Activity Center Custodian<br />

Mrs. Sandra Porter<br />

Maintenance<br />

Mr. Phillip Broussard<br />

Mr. Eddie Coleman Jr.<br />

Mr. Wayne Mayeaux<br />

STM School Principal<br />

Dr. Judy Armstrong<br />

STM Preschool Principal<br />

Mrs. Angie Ducote<br />

PARISH MISSION<br />

STATEMENT<br />

In a caring environment dedicated<br />

to celebrating the <strong>Catholic</strong> faith and<br />

modeling the life of Jesus Christ, <strong>St</strong>.<br />

<strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> Church provides<br />

worship, education,<br />

ministerial and social opportunities<br />

for the spiritual growth<br />

of the parish family.


May 15, 2011 Page 3 Fourth Sunday of Easter<br />

FEATURE STORY<br />

STM Parish Pastoral Council election next weekend<br />

During all Masses next weekend, May 21-22, a parish-wide election will be held to fill an upcoming vacancy on the <strong>St</strong>.<br />

<strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> Parish Pastoral Council. Running for this position are Robin Green and David Shanks nominated from<br />

the Formation Commission. All parishioners aged 18 and over who are members of households registered in the parish<br />

are eligible to vote.<br />

Robin Green has been a parishioner for seven years. She and her husband Michael have three<br />

children, Breton, Abigail and Sinclair, all students at STM School. Robin has a general studies<br />

bachelor’s degree from Louisiana <strong>St</strong>ate University. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, she was<br />

a human resources manager and an operations manager for ten years in the healthcare field. Robin’s<br />

hobbies and interests are gardening, home renovating, and church and school activities.<br />

Robin is a formation commissioner, a Vacation Bible School volunteer, a festival booth co-chair<br />

and volunteers at the school.<br />

“Over the past seven years, my family and I have received innumerable blessings as members of<br />

STM Parish. I have learned a tremendous amount from the strength and faith of my fellow<br />

parishioners and from the parish as a whole. There is an amazing commitment to serve God through charity, prayer, and<br />

fellowship. When asked to participate in the Formation Commission, I looked on it as an opportunity to further contribute<br />

to the parish, and more importantly, grow in my faith. Serving as a member of the Pastoral Council would grant me<br />

the opportunity to return some of the blessings which I have received as a member of this great parish.”<br />

David Shanks has been a parishioner for 32 years. He and his wife Maria have three grown<br />

children, Chantal, Thais and Myra, and six grandchildren. David is a graduate of Spencer Business<br />

College. He attended Indiana University and Tulane and is a retired computer operations supervisor<br />

with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. He has also retired from the U.S Army as a Master<br />

Sergeant. David was an instructor at four business colleges in New Orleans and five business<br />

colleges in Baton Rouge. He was also an instructor for the active duty and reserves while serving in<br />

the Army. He has been an instructor at eight different Army schools. His interest is focused on<br />

religion and his hobby is reading novels.<br />

David is a formation commissioner, has been a Sunday school teacher for three years, a Vacation<br />

Bible School teacher for two years and a teacher with the Parish School of Religion for one year. He is also a lector and a<br />

member of the Legion of Mary.<br />

"I would like to serve on the Pastoral Council to help the parish face any challenges it may experience and to provide<br />

for the continued success of the parish for our parishioners.”<br />

Senior altar servers honored<br />

STM Parish awarded certificates of<br />

appreciation to the three senior altar servers who will<br />

be leaving the ministry after seven years of service.<br />

Our parish community and staff thank altar servers<br />

Ashley Greene, Austin Palmer and Ross <strong>St</strong>arks for their<br />

dedicated service and pray for their success in future<br />

endeavors.<br />

Be a part of the milestone<br />

marriage celebration<br />

All <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> Parish couples<br />

celebrating milestone anniversaries<br />

in 2011 are invited to take part in the<br />

marriage celebration on Saturday,<br />

June 4 at the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass.<br />

A reception for couples and their<br />

families held in the activity center<br />

will follow the Mass.<br />

Parish couples, who in 2011, have celebrated or will<br />

celebrate their of 25<br />

KC chicken dinner fundraiser<br />

The STM Parish Knights of<br />

Columbus will conduct a barbecue<br />

chicken dinner fundraiser on<br />

Sunday, May 22. Dinners will be<br />

served after the 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and<br />

12 noon Masses for $7.<br />

th , 30th , 35th , 40th , 45th , 50th , 55th , or<br />

60th + anniversary are asked to come by or call the parish<br />

office (275-3940) to register for this special event.<br />

The deadline to register in order to be included in the<br />

program and the reception is Thursday, May 26.


May 15, 2011 Page 4 Fourth Sunday of Easter<br />

MASS INTENTIONS<br />

SANCTUARY LIGHT<br />

The Sanctuary Light in the church will burn in memory of<br />

Rosalie Bienvenu the week of May 15 as requested by<br />

the Mr. and Mrs. Robert Magazine.<br />

MASS INTENTIONS<br />

Monday, May 16 - 6 a.m.: Ricky Metz<br />

Tuesday, May 17 – 8:45 a.m.: Mark Malhiet, Michele<br />

Merle Lacour, V.J., Ida, and Harry Roppolo, Joseph V.<br />

Roppolo Family, Mike Delaune<br />

Wednesday, May 18 – 6 a.m.: Souls in Purgatory<br />

Thursday, May 19 – 8:45 a.m.: Aubrey Young, Lou<br />

<strong>St</strong>ratmann<br />

Friday, May 20 – 6 a.m.: For All Souls<br />

Saturday, May 21 – 8:45 a.m.: Deceased Members of<br />

STM Parish; 4:30 p.m.: Joe Vince and Salario Families,<br />

Rodney Bordelon, Kristen Leonard, Valentino Comoletti,<br />

Joseph Magyar, Deceased Members of Bourgeois and<br />

Dietrich Families, Special Intentions for Mary Vince<br />

Sunday, May 22 - 8 a.m.: Special Intentions for James<br />

Doll and Family; 10 a.m.: Helen Jung, Alice Chenot, Lou<br />

<strong>St</strong>ratmann, Michele Merle Lacour, <strong>St</strong>ephen Anthony<br />

Maher, Anthony N. Scardina, Marie Davi Wegeman, Dick<br />

<strong>St</strong>evenson; 12 p.m.: Papa Joe Iglesias; 6 p.m.: For the<br />

People<br />

THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST. THOMAS MORE<br />

SACRISTANS: May 17— Team 4<br />

Monday, May 16 – Legion of Mary, 10 a.m.;<br />

Youth Choir/Band, 6:30 p.m.<br />

Tuesday, May 17 – RCIA/RCIC, 6:30 p.m.; <strong>Catholic</strong>s<br />

Come Home, 6:30 p.m.<br />

Wednesday, May 18 — Wednesday Night Rosary, 7<br />

p.m.; Parish Choir Practice, 7:15 p.m.<br />

Thursday, May 19 – Confessions, 8 a.m.; Preschool<br />

Graduation, 7 p.m.; Men’s Ultreya, 7 p.m.; PSR 7-12,<br />

7 p.m.<br />

Saturday, May 21 – 8th Grade Graduation, 10:30<br />

a.m.; Confessions, 3:15 p.m.; <strong>First</strong> Holy Communion,<br />

4:30 p.m.<br />

Sunday, May 22 – Baptisms, following 12 noon<br />

Mass<br />

All are invited to<br />

Father Matt Lorrain’s<br />

25 th Anniversary Celebration<br />

Monday, May 23<br />

6:30 p.m.<br />

Christ the King Parish<br />

and <strong>Catholic</strong> Center at LSU<br />

(Corner of Highland Rd. and Dalrymple Dr.)<br />

A reception will follow the Mass.<br />

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Mission<br />

Appeal<br />

Next weekend, May 21-22, Fr. David Kelly, M.M., a<br />

Maryknoll missionary priest will speak at all Masses. He<br />

will share his experience serving in the missions of Latin<br />

America. You will be invited to participate spiritually and<br />

financially in the Church’s mission which brings the Good<br />

News of Jesus to all people.<br />

Our ministry appreciation celebration (traditionally a<br />

crawfish boil held during the month of May) will be<br />

moved this year to the fall. Watch the Tower for<br />

more details in the coming months.<br />

HOSPITAL LIST<br />

Please remember in your prayers those recently<br />

hospitalized: Gene Buckel, George Grau, Richard<br />

Judice, Larry LeJeune, Lydia Pourciau.<br />

PRAYER LIST<br />

Please remember the following people in your<br />

prayers: Donald Allen, Sharilynn Aucoin, Scarlett<br />

Joly Bernard, Kelle A. Bevens, Libby Blackwell,<br />

Whitey Bordelon, Anna James Bourgeois, Bella<br />

Bowman, Catherine Carmena, Eugene Chauvin,<br />

Dick Chenot, Maurice Clements, Jr., Angelo<br />

Corsentino, Chris Couvillion, Mary Delaune,<br />

Glynn Dietrich, Daniel Ennis, Ruth Ferguson,<br />

Marvin Garrene, Anna Katherine Gaubert, Kristy<br />

Gilbert, Pearl Godso, George Grau, Kerry<br />

Guercio, Joseph Guitreau, Joe Gyan, Michael<br />

Hickman, Jay Hogue; Mary Hsu, JoAnn Impastato,<br />

Olivia Johnson, Katherine Feeney-<br />

Koskowski, George Lamy, Janet Langlois, Marie<br />

Langlois, Ginger Locke, David Moore, Maxine<br />

Myers, Gerrell Nonette, Ed Pawlik, Josephine<br />

Peeples, Pete Peragine, Lydia Pourciau, Carol<br />

Reed, Beverly Richard, Dot Roussell, Richard<br />

Ruckstuhl, Blake and Kristen Saucier, Midge<br />

Sutherland, Dot Terito, Joann Toups, Chase<br />

Wales, Aaron and Brandon Zuccaro, Madyson<br />

Watts and David Zumo.<br />

PRAYER CHAIN: For serious or urgent prayer<br />

requests, call Mary McKnight at 924-3847. If no<br />

answer, please leave your name and phone<br />

number for a callback.<br />

Parish <strong>St</strong>ewardship Summary<br />

Fiscal Year to Date<br />

July 1, 2010<br />

to<br />

May 1, 2011<br />

Goal Amt. Rec’d<br />

Year to Date Offertory $1,066,164 $1,185,575<br />

Weekly Offertory $24,231 $32,410<br />

Year to Date Maintenance $25,388 $22,976<br />

Year to Date Building Fund $84,612 $45,489


May 15, 2011 Page 5 Fourth Sunday of Easter<br />

Easter Flower Donations<br />

We would like to extend thanks to the following for Easter flower donations:<br />

Frank Bergeron in memory of Fran Bergeron; Margo Murphy in memory Jay Murphy,<br />

William Carl Raiford, Sylvia Wyble and Melvin Dugan; Linda Favaro in memory<br />

of Anthony Favaro and Felix and Angela LeBlanc; Ronand Lounsberry in memory of<br />

Geneveive Watterworth; Nancy Lato in memory of Guy Joseph Lato, Leonce Borne,<br />

Sr., Laura Lato, Joe Lato and Jeanne Borne; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jasek in memory of<br />

Brian Jasek; Virginia Moore in memory of Paul C. Moore; Joyce Ashford in memory<br />

of Homer Ashford, Bob Crick and M. Emig; Mr. and Mrs. <strong>Thomas</strong> M. Hoffman in<br />

memory of Jeanette Dugas and Sonny Dugas; Elaine M Tregre in memory of Joseph<br />

Leo Tregre; Mr. and Mrs. Sid LeJeune for All Souls in Purgatory; Mr. and Mrs. Gustavo<br />

Santa Ana in memory of Maria Santa Ana; Deborah Perkins in memory of<br />

Robert E. Perkins, John L. Perkins and Catherine Six; Mr. and Mrs. Dennis <strong>St</strong>. Romain<br />

in memory of Hubert and Eva Demoulin and Dennis and Auraline <strong>St</strong>. Romain;<br />

Lisa Johnson in memory of William L. Johnson; Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Navo Sr. in<br />

memory of Herbert and Hertha Piller; Mr. and Mrs. John Pecoraro in memory of Mr.<br />

and Mrs. Vincent Cangelosi and Mr. and MRs. Anthony Pecoraro; Susan Pettavino in<br />

memory of Theresa and Lawrence Parker, Hazel and Edwin <strong>St</strong>ouder and The Beter<br />

Family; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dupuy in memory of Mr. and Mrs. TR Dupuy, Sr.; Pete Peragine in memory of Joseph Peragine<br />

and Fanny Peragine; Bertrum Dykes in memory of Alma L. White; Dr. and Mrs. Frank DePaula in memory of Their<br />

Deceased Parents; Penny Jennings in memory of Bill Jennings; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Manausa in memory of Randy Doerr,<br />

Norma Sidewand and Doug Sidewand; Margaret Gough in memory of Robert Gough and Pearl Arriaga; Ashla Haack<br />

in memory of Lucile Tracy, Joe Tracy and Art Haack; Donald Gros in memory of Mary Ward Gros; Joann Monjure in<br />

memory of Joseph and Susan C. Monjure; Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kelty in memory of The Kelty, Melerine, Cotaya, Villar,<br />

Keen and Dauth Families; Kathleen Parker in memory of Charles “Chip” Parker; Anita Scineaux in memory of Clifford J.<br />

Scineaux, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. William Collins; Mr. and Mrs. David Giardina in memory of Helen N. Jung, Albert J.<br />

Jung, Rev. A.J. Jung, Sr. and Hilma and Saverio Ragusa; Mr. and Mrs. Bulot Al and Ethel Chaplain, E and R Bulot, L.<br />

Gally, M and J Chaplain and M. Froslic; Sadie Broussard in memory of Alvin Broussard and The E.C. Cedotal, Sr. Fly.;<br />

Frank Kern, Sr. in memory of Graci Kern; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murphy in memory of Roger Murphy and Camille and<br />

Blanche Boudreaux; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Prince in memory of Lillian Tessitore and Ethel Dove Prince; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph<br />

Roman, Jr. in memory of Bradley Roman, Cecile and Sylvester Bourg, Elise and Bill Munett, Billy Munch and Philip<br />

Creger; James Murray in memory of Barbara S. Murray; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Salzer in memory of Albert Salzer; Carmen<br />

Monjure in memory of The Monjure Family; Lynnette Wise in memory of Josephine Wise Boudreaux and Eugenia Ann<br />

Boulet; Edmond Labat in memory Gloria Labat; Mr. and Mrs. Doucet in memory Alfred Theriot Family and The Heard<br />

Doucet Family; Fred Nackley in memory Fred and Edna Nackley, Sadie and Moses Nackley and John and Mercerina<br />

Karam; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ledoux in memory of Isabelle D. Ledoux, Ewell J. Ledoux and John Michael Ledoux;<br />

John Melancon in memory of Ellen “Snookie” Melancon; Suzanne Young in memory Warren Young; Dr. and Mrs. Gerald<br />

Wickline in honor of Sarah Wickline Hull, Margaret Mary Elizabeth Hull and Evelyn Fay Hull and in memory of John W.<br />

Jones and Marie R. Livesay; Mr. and Mrs. Terry Bellon in memory of Raymond Bellon; Gary Patureau for Our Holy Family;<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Blake Watts in memory of Jimmy Hurst and Cory Hurst; Marie Ortego in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Mike<br />

Salrio, Alfred Ortego, Florence Harrell, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Ortego and Josie Campbell; Mr. and Mrs. David Assaf III in<br />

memory of Edith McElroy; Carol Francis in memory of Doris Couvillion; Susan Young in memory of Warren Young; Mr.<br />

and Mrs. Ovide LaHaye in memory of Teesia Sialofi; Brenda Mollere in honor of Mae Mollere; Susan Lambert in memory<br />

of Bobbie and Millie Juneau; Margaret Sabolik in memory of <strong>St</strong>eve Sabolik; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Marroy in memory of<br />

Mark and Michael Marroy; Patty Melancon in memory of John Melancon; Joe and Irene Gyan in memory of Deceased<br />

members of the Gyan and Hoffman families; Judy <strong>St</strong>uart in memory of E. Morgan <strong>St</strong>uart; Margaret Lynds Barr in memory<br />

of F. Carl and Margaret Lynds Herget Barr; Mary Joyce Malhiet in memory of Herbert and Mark Malhiet and Mr.<br />

and Mrs. Willie Maynor in memory of Alice Guidry and Anna Maynor.<br />

Our thanks for their donations to: Mr. and Mrs. James Evans; Mr. and Mrs. Thanh Nguyen; Mr. and Mrs. John<br />

Nguyen; Loan Nguyen; Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Drummond; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ulrich; Mr. and Mrs. Son Nguyen;<br />

David Assaf, Jr.; Patrick Dietrich; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hebert; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foy, Jr.; Jeanette Page; Mr. and<br />

Mrs. Brandon Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carona; Miss M Lynell Whipple; Mr. and MRs. Richard Hernandez, Sr.; Mr. and<br />

Mrs. Anthony Silvio; Mr. and Mrs. John Perkins; Martha Salario; Mr. and Mrs. George Hooper; Mr. and Mrs. <strong>Thomas</strong><br />

Vanlangendonck, Sr.; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Buchart; Marie Wilson; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kidder, Jr.; Diana Walker; Dr.<br />

Marcelita Bermudez; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Vincent Ladner; Raphael Babin, Sr.; Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Fernandez; Mr.<br />

and Mrs. Brian Hanegan; Janet Dietrich; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nguyen; Judith Whitt; Linda Kliebert; Mr. and Mrs. Gregory<br />

Langlois; and Grace Thompson.


May 15, 2011 Page 6 Fourth Sunday of Easter<br />

<strong>St</strong>udents perform Passion Play<br />

As part of the Lenten tradition, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>More</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> School<br />

students put on a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Christ:<br />

the trial, suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The Passion Play was<br />

presented to the entire school and parents.<br />

Benediction and<br />

Healing Service<br />

Deacon Pete Walsh will offer<br />

Benediction, Eucharistic Procession<br />

and individual prayers for healing at<br />

<strong>St</strong>. Patrick Church on Wednesday,<br />

May 25 at 7 p.m. All are invited.<br />

Cenacle Retreat House<br />

Join Fr. Donald Blanchard as he<br />

presents Come Holy Spirit at the<br />

Cenacle Retreat House, May 20-22.<br />

Don’t miss this opportunity to<br />

explore the mystery of the Holy<br />

Spirit, the third person of the Holy<br />

Trinity. It’s not too late to register!<br />

Call 800-699-4095.<br />

A Vocation View<br />

May 15, 2011<br />

World Day of Prayer for Vocations<br />

Whose voice will you follow—the<br />

Good Shepherd’s or a stranger’s?<br />

Pray for a listening heart. If you think<br />

God is calling you, contact Fr. Matt<br />

Lorrain at 336-8778 or<br />

mlorrain@diobr.org.<br />

SENIOR UPDATE<br />

By Eloise Brown<br />

Our next dinner will be Friday,<br />

June 10 at 6 p.m. in the activity<br />

center. We will be serving chicken in<br />

wine and mushroom sauce, rice pilaf,<br />

green beans, and peach cobbler for<br />

dessert. The cost is $17. Sign up at<br />

the church office from May 23 thru<br />

to June 6. Entertainment will be a<br />

dinner theater presentation and<br />

some singing.<br />

We are coming to the end of our<br />

year and will be making plans for<br />

activities for next year. We would<br />

like your input for activities you<br />

would enjoy. There will be forms on<br />

each table for you to fill in with your<br />

ideas. See you at the dinner.<br />

SINGLE SENIORS<br />

May 17 – 1 p.m. Mexican Train at<br />

Norma’s house. Call Norma at 272-<br />

3750<br />

May 21 – 6 p.m. Dinner at Brunet’s.<br />

Call Ursula McKegney at 272-9487<br />

ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />

11441 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815<br />

www.stmchurch.org<br />

Office Phone: 225-275-3940 Office Fax: 225-275-1407<br />

Sixth grade STM<br />

students perform<br />

a dramatic<br />

presentation of the<br />

Passion Play. Mary<br />

(Jana Noel) holds<br />

Jesus (Beau<br />

Abadie) after he is<br />

removed from the<br />

cross. Friends of<br />

Jesus, William<br />

Rabalais, Suzanne<br />

Grace Barone, and<br />

Blake Lea Bueto,<br />

are saddened over<br />

Jesus’ death.<br />

Parish Office Hours:<br />

Monday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; and<br />

Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon<br />

OUR PARISH FAMILY<br />

IN SYMPATHY<br />

Prayers and sympathy are<br />

extended to the family of Francis<br />

Harris who died on April 28. He is<br />

survived by his wife, Jacqueline<br />

Harris; five sons, Gerald Harris and<br />

wife Marilyn May; Michael Harris<br />

and wife Mary Knapp; Jack Harris;<br />

Kevin Harris and wife Elizabeth<br />

Klimczak and Mark Harris; thirteen<br />

grandchildren and eleven great<br />

grandchildren.<br />

Sincere condolences are extended<br />

to the family of Mitchell Templet,<br />

Jr. who died on April 29. He is<br />

survived by three children, Michelle<br />

T. Dearie and husband Dennis;<br />

Patrick Templet and Francis Templet<br />

and fiancée Heidi Hartley; and a<br />

granddaughter.<br />

The parish extends its sympathy<br />

to Paul Creswell and his family on<br />

the April 28 death of his wife, Ruby<br />

Mayfield Creswell. The Creswells<br />

were a founding family of STM<br />

Parish and generous benefactors to<br />

the church and school.<br />

YOUTH UPDATE<br />

Blessings on the<br />

Bayou — July 7-11<br />

Join us for a family<br />

friendly mission experience<br />

along Bayou<br />

Lafourche. Spend five<br />

days at <strong>St</strong>. Philomena <strong>Catholic</strong><br />

church, living the gospel through<br />

prayer, service and evangelization.<br />

This is a great mission experience<br />

filled with mission work, leadership<br />

activities, evenings of prayer and<br />

reflection, fellowship, and fun! Registration<br />

forms are available online<br />

and in the church office.<br />

Summer Softball starts in June<br />

(open to rising 9th graders to graduating<br />

seniors) . Games on Monday<br />

nights at 6:30 p.m. Registration is<br />

only $10. Email ryan@stmchurch.org<br />

if you are interested or find a registration<br />

form online or in the church<br />

office. Grab your friends and let’s<br />

play ball!<br />

Youth Choir: Practices—Monday,<br />

May 16 and Tuesday May 31; 6:30<br />

p.m. in the church. The next Youth<br />

Mass is on Sunday, June 5!

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