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August 3, 2014
Saint Thomas More
Church & School 636 W Ponce de Leon Ave
Decatur, Georgia 30030
www.stmgaparish.org
Parish Office
404-378-4588
Fax 404-378-0506
School 404-373-8456
Emergency Pager 404-278-0478
SCHEDULE OF
MASSES
Saturday
5:30 pm (Vigil)
Sunday
8:00 am
9:30 am
12:00 Noon
5:30 pm
Daily
Mon— Fri 5:30 pm
PENANCE
Saturday
4:00 to 5:00 pm or by appointment
PERPETUAL
ADORATION
Seven days a week, 24 hrs
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WATCH FOR THE STM THEATER MINISTRY’S PRODUCTION OF
BYE BYE BIRDIEBYE BYE BIRDIEBYE BYE BIRDIEBYE BYE BIRDIE Rehearsals have started!!!
PERFORMANCES ARE
FRI SEPT 12TH FRI SEPT 19TH
SAT SEPT 13TH SAT SEPT 20TH
SUN SEPT 14TH SUN SEPT 21ST
MORE EATSMORE EATSMORE EATSMORE EATS August 6th 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Mulhern Hall Adults $5.00 Children $2.50
MENUMENUMENUMENU PORK BBQ SANDWICHES
COLE SLAW
BAKED BEANS
BUTTERED CORN
FRUIT SALAD
ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
New families and individuals are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal. RSVP via phone 404-378-4588, email [email protected], or at the signup board
available in the narthex
MUSIC MINISTRY
The month of August is Music Ministry sign up month here at STM. If you can sing or play an instrument, please stop by the table in the narthex.
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SUNDAY, August 3, 2014
8:00 AM Soul of John Thomas Colbert †
9:30 AM Soul of Brad Gay †
12:00 PM Soul of Frank Doane †
5:30 PM Holy Souls †
MONDAY, August 4, 2014
5:30 PM Soul of Louise Nahara †
TUESDAY, August 5, 2014
5:30 PM Soul of Brad Gay †
WEDNESDAY, August 6, 2014
5:30 PM Intentions of Mary Ellen DeVincent †
THURSDAY, August 7, 2014
5:30 PM Soul of Mary Jane Gallagher †
FRIDAY, August 8, 2014
5:30 PM Soul of George Lyons †
SATURDAY, August 9, 2014
5:30 PM Soul of Joan McGibeny †
SUNDAY, August 10, 2014
8:00 AM Soul of Tony Moon †
9:30 AM Soul of Joan Cady-Mandarino †
12:00 PM The members of STM living and deceased 5:30 PM Soul of George Lyle †
WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READINGS
August 4-9
Monday Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119; Mt 14:22-36
Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9
Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51; Mt 16:13-23
Na 2:1, 3, 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32; Mt 16:24-28
Hb 1:12–2:4; Ps 9; Mt 17:14-20 Mt 14:22-33
PRAYER LIST
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES
August 9-10
1st Reading 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a
2nd Reading Romans 9:1-5
Gospel Reading Matthew 14:22-33
STAFF
Rev. Msgr Paul Fogarty, Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Richard Anh Vu, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Ms. Karyl Davis, Financial Administrator [email protected]
Ms. Marie Trujillo, Director of Religious Education
Mr. Joe Messina, Director of Music & Liturgy
Ms. Ann Dugan, Stewardship Coordinator [email protected]
Ms. Marie Diebold, Parish Secretary
Mr. Vince DeSantis, Plant Manager [email protected]
Ms. Charlotte Collins, Receptionist [email protected]
Ms. Corky Pagoria, Receptionist [email protected]
Mr. Jerry Raymond, Principal, S. T. M. School [email protected]
Ms. Elaine Phillips, Life Teen Minister [email protected]
Ms. Michele McHale Pickard, Edge Middle School Youth Minister [email protected]
Mr. Steve Stoffle, Adult Education Coordinator [email protected]
NOTE: HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
August 15th is a Holy Day of Obligation. There will be a Vigil Mass on Thursday, August 14th at 5:30 pm. Daily Masses on Friday, August 15th will be at 9:00 am (school Mass), 12:15 pm and 6:00 pm.
Neal Anderson
Emil Brown
Craig Busken
Jennifer Cronin
Clayborn Dudley Alice Eddleman
Bob Eddleman
Hubert "Jan" Janicek Gladys Krause
Michael Lynn
Mary Kay O’Malley Frankie Paquin
Paula Pungello
Mary Rice
Ken Richert Kit Redmond
Jacqueline Reese
Ingrid Roberts Elizabeth Vogel Laura Ward-Boglegle
This group of names will be removed at the end of September, so please update by calling
404-378-4588 or emailing [email protected]
You are always most welcome to add names or special intentions in the book outside of the
Adoration Chapel. THANK YOU!
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Pray for the soul of former parishioner Jimmy Fitzpatrick. May he rest in peace and may his family and all who love him be comforted during this most difficult time.
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PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING
In gra�tude for the gi�s we have received from God, parishioners
and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord. Thank you for help-
ing St Thomas More to con�nue carrying out Christ’s Mission and
Ministry.
Parish Offertory Goal $30,288.00
Offertory $ 4,923.00
On Line $18,707.51 Total $23,630.51
LIKE STM ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ StThomasMoreDecaturGa
St. Thomas More High School Youth Group
St. Thomas More EDGE Middle School Youth Group
St. Thomas More Moms (Decatur, GA)
THE 2014 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS
YOURSELF” PARISH GOAL: $103,000.00
PLEDGED : $225,250.00
NUMBER OF PLEDGES: 689
A special Thank You to the 689 families and individuals who have sent in their pledges for the Annual Appeal. The Annual Appeal of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is a very effective way to support ministry outside of our parish boundaries as well as to support the services that the Archdiocese provides to our parish. Any money received above and beyond our goal is returned to the parish.
BAPTISM CLASS
The next Baptism class will be held on SATURDAY, August 16th . If this is your first child to be baptized at STM, you must be registered at STM. After you have been registered two or more months you will need to attend a Baptism class. The class begins promptly at 10:30 am. Please try to arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete the paperwork. The class is held in the St Julie room which is located in the parish office area. We ask that you register for the class and, if possible, do not bring children to the class. For more info or to register contact Marie Diebold at 404-378-4588 or [email protected]
THANK YOU TO THE ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES
There are not enough words to express my family’s gratitude for the tremendous outpouring of love and support we received after my husband, Robert Patterson, died. I know it was only through the power of your prayers for us we were able to make it through that first week. Although the words “Thank you” are simple, please accept them from Bridget, Sean and myself. There is a line from a song for everything and for me it is from the musical The King and I,
All of my memories are happy tonight I've had a love of my own.
Peace be with you all, Katie Patterson
FOOD DRIVE
The monthly STM food collection will be the weekend of Aug 9-10. The proceeds of this collection will go to The Decatur-Area Emergency Assistance Ministry. Their current needs are: cereal, tea, mac&cheese, corn muffin mix (small boxes), 1 qt. pkg. dry milk, jello, 1 lb. packages dry beans, spaghetti sauce, bar soap, toilet paper. Many thanks!!.
WELCOME FR. JEAN IKANGA SVD
A warm welcome to Fr. Jean who will be in residence at St Thomas More while he continues his studies at Emory University. Fr. Jean will be celebrating mass on the weekends dung his stay in the parish.
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DONUTS & COFFEE IN MULHERN AFTER THE 8:00 & 9:30 AM MASSES
COMBINED COMBINED COMBINED COMBINED YOUTH GROUP YOUTH GROUP YOUTH GROUP YOUTH GROUP HAPPENINGSHAPPENINGSHAPPENINGSHAPPENINGS This year, EVERY Sunday 5:30 pm mass will be youth-led. That means that we need teen lectors who are willing to be in a rotation to read on Sundays (just like the adults do). We are scheduling a lector training session and I need to know who to include in that. ALSO, if you are being trained or have been trained as a Eucharistic Minister in your high school, let me know. We want you to EM on Sunday nights If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Phillips at [email protected]. ITS TIME AGAINII.Registration for Catholic Heart Workcamp (CHWC) deadline is Monday Aug 11th! Deposit is $85 . Make checks out to STM with CHWC- City name in the memo line. Total cost for either camp will be $350 to $400. EDGE (current 7th & 8th graders) Jacksonville, FL July 5- 11, 2015. For more info, contact Ms. McP at [email protected]
LIFETEEN (current 9th through college students) Nashville, TN June 21-27, 2015. For more info, contact Mrs Phillips at [email protected]
REGISTRATION FOR EDGE/LIFETEEN IS NOW OPEN! Forms can be downloaded from the parish website www.stmgaparish.org
Forms will also be available before & after the Sunday 5;30 pm Masses on 8/17 & 8/24
EDGE forms can also be filled out & returned during EDGE kick-off MESSTIVAL 8/24 at the gym lobby.
Teen happenings (9th to 12th grade)
LIFETEEN REGISTRATION- is going on now! Lifeteen is open to all 9th-12th graders, and we meet Sunday nights after youth mass until 8:15 pm. Come to youth mass at 5:30 pm, then head down to the newly renovated youth room for dinner and Lifeteen. CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION- will be coming soon. The calendar is being finalized and forms will be up on the website soon. Confirmation will be March 18, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
Edge middle school youth (6th to 8th grade)
EDGE KICK-OFF
Open to all current 6th-8th grade middle schoolers (STM parish & school) Sunday August 24th 3:30- 5:15 pm MESSTIVAL—Its time to get messy! Please bring a change of clothes & a towel! Parents can also register for EDGE at this time, NEW to EDGE parents meeting at 3:45 pm Forms available at the meeting or downloadable on parish website: www.stmgaparish.org- www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0D4AA8AC2CA46-edge6
For activities, info or questions about the STM Life Teen or EDGE visit stmgaparish.org and click on the Youth Programs. For Life Teen contact Mrs Elaine Phillips at 404-378-4588 X 126, [email protected]. For EDGE contact Mrs McP at 404-378-4588 X 119 or [email protected]
IS THIS YOU. . .OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW?
• I attend Mass with my Catholic spouse, but I’m not sure what the Church really believes • I’m curious about the Catholic faith. • I was baptized Catholic as a child, but I never received the Sacrament of Communion or Confirmation. If you're curious about the faith or you've ever thought about becoming a Catholic, our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program is looking for you. Our Tuesday night sessions, beginning September 2, focus on Church teachings and clear up common misconceptions. You are not committing to anything by attending, but many participants do decide to join the Church and celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at Easter. You are welcome to join us with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm, accepting setting. Isn't it worth a phone call or e-mail to find out more? Please contact Marie Trujillo at 404.378.4588 x 121 or [email protected] for more information.
Road to Confirmation materials are due Sept 2, 2014. This is a MANDATORY program for 6th- 9th
grade for those parishioners wishing to Confirm at STM in their 10th grade year.
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5:30 PM MASS
VAN DRIVER
Chris Chambers
LECTORS
Susan Vanous
Matte Wicklin
ALTAR SERVERS
Isabelle Lee
Sarah Mottram
Helene Larson
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8:00 AM MASS
LECTORS
Brian DiNapoli Rolando Trujillo
ALTAR SERVERS
Sean Patterson
Joe Bonnie
Arlo Lloyd
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9:30 AM MASS
LECTORS
Debbie Brooks
Reiner Gerdes
ALTAR SERVERS
Patrick Leonard
Catherine Leonard
Jack McIlvaine
____________________12:00 Noon MASS
LECTORS
Jennifer Alvillar Jim Logan
ALTAR SERVERS
George Madathanny
Marquita Monsour Enoch Woldu
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5:30 PM MASS
LECTORS
Curtis Mast Marybeth Peters
ALTAR SERVERS
Mirabel Taylor Ryan Carney
Grayson Carney
The altar server, cantor & lector schedules are avail-able on the parish website
www.stmgaparish.org
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
August 9-10
WELCOME COMMITTEE
The next meeting of the Welcome Committee will be Monday, August 4th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Library. We will be celebrating the Big Birthday Bash!!! For more information, please contact Peggy Burgess at [email protected]
STM WOMEN'S EVENING OF REFLECTION IS STARTING A NEW PROGRAM! A Powerful Study on the Blessed Mother Begins on Thursday, August 14th,
7:30 p.m. in the St. Julie Room
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother will place you in the midst of the powerful drama of Mary’s earthly life, taking you through her joys and her sorrows. You will learn how she works in our lives today, drawing us ever closer to her divine Son. She will become a part of your daily life and help you to become more like Christ. All women of the parish are welcome to join us for Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother beginning Thursday, August 14th and continuing every 2nd and 4th Thursday. We start in the Chapel for silent adoration at 7 p.m., and then to the St. Julie Room at 7:30 for the program. For more information, contact Ann at [email protected]
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GREGORIAN CHANT? The STM men’s schola is looking for new members. Our schola chants usually on the first Sunday of the month at the 8 a.m. Mass and also on special occasions throughout the year. We rehearse on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. If you are a woman interested in chant, we are also looking to start a women’s chant group. If you are interested in chant, please call or email Reiner Gerdes at 404-427-0618; [email protected].
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Looking for a fun and special ministry? Children's Liturgy of the Word is growing by leaps and bounds! We are thrilled that so many children are participating this year. As our numbers grow, we need a few more "shepherds" to assist with gathering and overseeing the children. Volunteer teams share the time commitment by serving on 3 week rotations. Interested?? Please contact Jenny Bowers - Hutchinson at [email protected]
WHY SHOULD I MAKE A CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH WEEKEND?
A CRHP brings together priest and people in a very casual but effective Christian atmosphere of sharing and dialogue. Stimulates on-going study, prayer and service. Heals wounds, exposes you to the effectiveness of shared ministry. Most importantly it invites Jesus to be at the center of your life and a Spirit-filled community. What do you have to lose? Take a few hours out of your busy schedule to refresh your heart and soul. The next Women’s CRHP is Sept 13 & 14.
WELCOME TO THE PARISH
Ann Wiedmeyer Robert & Patricia Weaver Jeffrey & Kelly Brawand
John & Gail Gundersen
Chrystelle Mucha & Family Matthew Kirk Jacqueline Gonzales Abera & Almaz Giday & Family
Joseph & Ann-Margaret Esnard & Family Christian & Katie Cooper & Family Andrew & Kelly Brock & Family Jared & Carolina Shein & Family Michael & Victoria Kornegay & Family Deborah Roe
Justin & Margaret Anne Donaldson
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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT— EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“Why spend your money for what is not bread; your wages for what fails to satisfy?” - Isaiah 55:2
Of all the ways we are asked to be generous, giving our money can be the most challenging. God understand this. Remember though that we are called to be generous with all our gifts, including our money. We are called to give from our “first fruits” and not from what is “leftover”.
STEWARDSHIP VISION AT STM
Inspired by the uniqueness of our faith com-munity and our response to God’s call, the stewardship committee strives to fulfill the Christian mission by sharing our time, talent and treasure. Our vision is to involve and encourage all members of the parish to volunteer and support our varied ministries and be true disciples of Jesus Christ. For more information about stewardship call Ann Dugan at 404-378-4588
ADULT FAITH EDUCATION
FAITH AND ALE WILL RESUME IN THE FALL All Are Welcome!! For more info on Faith and Ale, please contact Becky Hart [email protected] or 404-217-1377
**************************************************************************************************************************** ST. THOMAS MORE YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
As a community of Catholic adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s . Contact: Senam Apaloo at 404-663-9713 or Kirsten Wehner at 404-579-0130 or email us at [email protected]. ****************************************************************************************************************************
ADULT EDUCATION BIBLE STUDY
Will resume in the fall. For more info, please contact Jerry Pendrick at [email protected].. ****************************************************************************************************************************
TUESDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY
Will resume in the fall. For additional info contact Marie Trujillo at [email protected]
**************************************************************************************************************************** WOMEN'S EVENING OF REFLECTION
The 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the chapel for silent Adoration, then to the St. Julie Room . On August 14th, we begin Mary, A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother. If you have any questions, please contact Ann at: [email protected]
**************************************************************************************************************************** MEN’S EVENING OF REFLECTION
The 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:30 pm in the St. Julie Room. If you have any questions, please contact Philip Lee @ [email protected]
Enter to WIN a Beautiful Tree of Life Quilt and Support the
Pregnancy Aid Clinic
This handmade quilt donated by Mrs. Annie Gutierrez of Holy Trinity Parish is being
raffled to help fund gas for our Mobile Clinic. Help us fill the TANK!
The Mobile Clinic uses $150 in gas each week
1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20
Tickets may be purchased online at pregnancyaidclinic.org.
Drawing Date: October 4, 2014
SCHOOL OF RELIGION REGISTRATION
(ages 3 through 5th grade only) The registration for the 2014-15 School of Religion will be held this weekend and next in Mulhern Hall following all of the morning masses. Mark your calendars for Aug 17th for the School of Religion Open House. For more information, contact Marie Trujillo at 404-378-4588 x121 or [email protected].
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ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Aug 4 Welcome Committee 7:00 pm Library Aug 6 More Moms 9:45 am Nursery Aug 6 More Eats 6:00 pm Mulhern Hall Aug 9 Bereavement Group 11:00 am St Julie Room
WEEKLY AND MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
the lighter side What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?
A stick.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
For information concerning Baptism, call the
parish office at 404-378-4588
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Arrangements with the Church should be made at least 9 months in advance.
SPONSORS
Those wishing to act as sponsors for Baptism or Confirmation please note the requirements.
1.The person must be a registered parishioner for at least 3 months. 2.They must be active in the parish community by Mass attendance and by support of the church.
SUNDAY BULLETIN
Deadline for bulletin notices is Friday by
9:00 am in written form or via email to
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
We welcome new families and individuals to our par-ish. Registration packets are available in the parish office Monday—Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, by asking a priest or usher after the weekend Masses, or in the Immaculata Gift Shop.
Those who move away, change addresses, phone numbers, or family status are asked to notify the par-ish office at 404-378-4588 or [email protected].
STAND FOR THE RIGHT TO LIFE
Please, join us during our public prayer vigils at the abortion facility located on Cliff Valley Way on Saturday mornings at 8:30 am. info contact Aileen Barreca 404-558-3276 ([email protected]) or Jayme Caspall [email protected]
PRAYER FOR LIFE
For all mothers, especially those who are young or alone, beaten or addicted; that God might heal their broken hearts and seal them with his love; We pray to the Lord.
ACTIVITY
Perpetual Adoration
Holy Hour (Tuesdays)
Nursery
Baptism Class (3st Sat monthly)
TIME & PLACE
7 days/24 hours Chapel
7:00 pm Adoration Chapel Sunday 9:30 & 12:00 Noon Mass 10:30 am St Julie Room
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POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST 2014
Refugees. That refugees, forced by violence to abandon their homes, may find a generous welcome and the protection of their rights. Oceania. That Christians in Oceania may joyfully announce the faith to all the people of that region