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May 15, 2011 Page 2 Fourth Sunday of Easter With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God The Diocese of Baton Rouge Joyfully announces the Ordination of Christopher Todd Lloyd Son of Harold and Glynda Lloyd To the Sacred Order of the Priesthood Of Jesus Christ Through the laying on of hands and The invocation of the Holy Spirit By His Excellency The Most Reverend Robert W. Muench Bishop of Baton Rouge Saturday, the twenty-eighth of May In the Year of our Lord Two thousand eleven Ten o’clock in the morning Saint Joseph Cathedral 412 North Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana A reception will take place at the Catholic Life Center 1800 South Acadian Thruway Baton Rouge, Louisiana As you have shared in his life And preparation for the priesthood By your prayers, love and support, You are cordially invited to join Father Christopher Todd Lloyd In offering a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday, the twenty-ninth of May Two thousand eleven At twelve, noon St. Thomas More Catholic Church A reception will follow in the activity center SACRAMENTAL LIFE AT ST. THOMAS MORE Weekend Mass Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m., 12 noon and 6 p.m. Weekday Mass Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 6 a.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 8:45 a.m. (Novena and Benediction following Saturday morning Mass) Holy Days of Obligation As publicized Reconciliation Thursdays, 8-8:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m.; and by appt. Baptism Prospective parents are asked to call the parish office in the early stages of pregnancy. Marriages Call the parish office at least six months before the wedding date to make arrangements Perpetual Adoration 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the Adoration Chapel PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. Tom Duhé Parochial Vicar Fr. Andrew Merrick Permanent Deacon Rev. Dr. Clayton Hollier Director of Administration Mrs. Melanie Johnson Coordinator of Liturgy Mr. Jacques Pourciau Coordinator of Adolescent Formation Mr. Ryan Foulon Coordinator of Elementary Formation/RCIA Ms. Sarah Neau Administrative Assistant/ The Tower Mrs. Ellen Guidry Bookkeeper Mrs. Ima Garland Receptionist Mrs. Melissa Godso Office Assistant Mrs. Linda Riché Evening Receptionist Ms. Josie Rando Director of Music Mrs. Janelle Couvillon Sacristan Mrs. Sharon Keaton Activity Center Custodian Mrs. Sandra Porter Maintenance Mr. Phillip Broussard Mr. Eddie Coleman Jr. Mr. Wayne Mayeaux STM School Principal Dr. Judy Armstrong STM Preschool Principal Mrs. Angie Ducote 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.
May 15, 2011 Page 3 Fourth Sunday of Easter FEATURE STORY STM Parish Pastoral Council election next weekend During all Masses next weekend, May 21-22, a parish-wide election will be held to fill an upcoming vacancy on the St. Thomas More Parish Pastoral Council. Running for this position are Robin Green and David Shanks nominated from the Formation Commission. All parishioners aged 18 and over who are members of households registered in the parish are eligible to vote. Robin Green has been a parishioner for seven years. She and her husband Michael have three children, Breton, Abigail and Sinclair, all students at STM School. Robin has a general studies bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, she was a human resources manager and an operations manager for ten years in the healthcare field. Robin’s hobbies and interests are gardening, home renovating, and church and school activities. Robin is a formation commissioner, a Vacation Bible School volunteer, a festival booth co-chair and volunteers at the school. “Over the past seven years, my family and I have received innumerable blessings as members of STM Parish. I have learned a tremendous amount from the strength and faith of my fellow parishioners and from the parish as a whole. There is an amazing commitment to serve God through charity, prayer, and fellowship. When asked to participate in the Formation Commission, I looked on it as an opportunity to further contribute to the parish, and more importantly, grow in my faith. Serving as a member of the Pastoral Council would grant me the opportunity to return some of the blessings which I have received as a member of this great parish.” David Shanks has been a parishioner for 32 years. He and his wife Maria have three grown children, Chantal, Thais and Myra, and six grandchildren. David is a graduate of Spencer Business College. He attended Indiana University and Tulane and is a retired computer operations supervisor with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. He has also retired from the U.S Army as a Master Sergeant. David was an instructor at four business colleges in New Orleans and five business colleges in Baton Rouge. He was also an instructor for the active duty and reserves while serving in the Army. He has been an instructor at eight different Army schools. His interest is focused on religion and his hobby is reading novels. David is a formation commissioner, has been a Sunday school teacher for three years, a Vacation 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 member of the Legion of Mary. "I would like to serve on the Pastoral Council to help the parish face any challenges it may experience and to provide for the continued success of the parish for our parishioners.” Senior altar servers honored STM Parish awarded certificates of appreciation to the three senior altar servers who will be leaving the ministry after seven years of service. Our parish community and staff thank altar servers Ashley Greene, Austin Palmer and Ross Starks for their dedicated service and pray for their success in future endeavors. Be a part of the milestone marriage celebration All St. Thomas More Parish couples celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2011 are invited to take part in the marriage celebration on Saturday, June 4 at the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass. A reception for couples and their families held in the activity center will follow the Mass. Parish couples, who in 2011, have celebrated or will celebrate their of 25 KC chicken dinner fundraiser The STM Parish Knights of Columbus will conduct a barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser on Sunday, May 22. Dinners will be served after the 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 noon Masses for $7. th , 30th , 35th , 40th , 45th , 50th , 55th , or 60th + anniversary are asked to come by or call the parish office (275-3940) to register for this special event. The deadline to register in order to be included in the program and the reception is Thursday, May 26.
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