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ST. MARY OF THE PINES
CATHOLIC CHURCH
May 8, 2022
1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71118
Office 687-5121 • Rectory 687-1818
www.StMaryShreveport.org
Fax—(318) 216-3014
Email: smopoffice@stmaryshreveport.org
Rev. Mark Watson
Pastor
Rev. Raney Johnson
Parochial Vicar
Deacon Bill Roche
Kim Long, Director of Religious Education
Carol Garceau, Secretary
Cayla Witt, Bookkeeper/Media
Tom Ticich, Music Coordinator
Jenny Hebert, Organist
German & Andrea Velazquez, High School
Youth Directors
MASSES: Monday—Friday: 8:30 a.m.
Saturday (Vigil): 4 p.m.
Sunday Mass: English: 8:30 a.m. & Spanish 12:30 p.m.
CONFESSION: Saturday 3:00—3:45 p.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m.—11:15 a.m.; or 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 3 p.m. Benediction at 4 p.m.
GIFT SHOP: Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 11 a.m.—1 p.m.
CHURCH OFFICE: Monday—Thursday 8:30 a.m.
until 3:30 p.m. & Friday 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon.
We the people of St. Mary of the
Pines are unified by our Baptism to
fulfill the mission of the Catholic Scan the QR code below with your
cell phone’s camera to go to our Get
Church: to proclaim the works of
Involved page on our website to learn
God and to live as Jesus taught.
about all the ministries and organiza-
tions we have!
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 sup-
port for our young people, the sick and the lonely, wor-
shipping with reverence and enthusiasm, providing stew-
ardship for the gifts God has committed to our care, and
celebrating together as a Christian family.
New Horizons
Good Shepherd Sunday 22
INTRODUCTION
This weekend we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday. This Sunday we reflect on the image of Christ as the
Good Shepherd. This is an image which goes back to the Old Testament when God was seen as the ideal
Shepherd who cared for his people as contrasted with the kings of Israel who cared more for themselves
than for their people. The Prophet Ezekiel not only wrote about God as the Good Shepherd but wrote that
God would send a future messianic Shepherd who would care for God’s holy people. We understand Jesus
Christ to be this messianic shepherd.
The image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd is present in each of the four Gospels. This image is also present
on the walls of the catacombs, such as the Catacomb of Callixtus. Jesus the Good Shepherd has inspired
artists throughout the centuries.
GOSPEL
In today’s Gospel Jesus states that his sheep hear his voice, they know and they follow him. We hear the
voice of Jesus our Good Shepherd and Messiah through prayer, through living out our faith, through medi-
tating of the Word of God, through celebrating the Mass and through studying the Tradition of the Church.
Jesus says that they shall never perish and that no one shall snatch them from his hand nor from the hand of
the Father. As a shepherd protects his sheep so Jesus protects us.
Jesus finally says, “I and the Father are one (John 10:30).” Jesus is the Messiah who brings God the Father
to his followers. As our Good Shepherd Jesus gives us eternal life. As our Good Shepherd, Jesus died on
the cross so that we might have eternal life. Eternal life comes through active faith in Jesus Christ. The re-
lationship of life and love which begins in this life will come to its fulness in eternal life. Eternal life can
only be taken away through our own sin and unbelief.
MOTHER’S DAY
Celebrating Good Shepherd Sunday on Mother’s Day reminds us that parents are called to be shepherds or
leaders within their families. As I think of my own family my parents were a package deal in passing on
the faith. Central to the life of my mother was a deep love of her children, a commitment to living out her
faith, and care of others, especially those most in need. Her confidence in me helped me my own personal
confidence in myself to grow. Her life imaged the life of Jesus the Good Shepherd. On this Good Shepherd
Sunday, we give thanks for the lives of our mother’s who have had such a central role in passing on the
faith.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
In addition to Mother’s Day, today is also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This day reminds us that our vocation does not
come from what I want for myself but our call from God. That may be a call to marriage, priesthood, diaconate, religious life or
service as a single person. The call from God is the call which will make one most happy in life. This is not to say that there
won’t be sacrifices involved. Those sacrifices will bring us closer to God and closer to one another. For those who believe God
is calling them do not be afraid to answer that God. I invite family members to support your children and grandchildren to say yes
to God’s call for them.
CONCLUSION
May we experience Christ as our Good Shepherd who speaks to us and protects us. Let us thank our mothers for their love and
support for us. On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations let us assist those who seem to have a vocation to live out that voca-
tion.
Nuevos Horizontes
Domingo del Buen Pastor 22
INTRODUCCIÓN
Este fin de semana celebramos el Domingo del Buen Pastor. Este domingo reflexionamos sobre la imagen
de Cristo como el Buen Pastor. Esta es una imagen que estaba presente en el Antiguo Testamento cuando
Dios era visto como el Pastor ideal que se preocupaba por su pueblo en contraste con los reyes de Israel que
se preocupaban más por sí mismos que por su pueblo. El profeta Ezequiel no solo escribió acerca de Dios
como el Buen Pastor, sino que escribió que Dios enviaría un futuro Pastor messiánico que cuidaría del pue-
blo santo de Dios. Entendemos que Jesucristo es este pastor mesiánico.
La imagen de Jesús como el Buen Pastor está presente en cada uno de los cuatro Evangelios. Esta imagen
también está presente en las paredes de las catacumbas, como la Catacumba de Calixto. Jesús el Buen Pas-
tor ha inspirado a artistas a lo largo de los siglos.
EVANGELIO
En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús afirma que sus ovejas oyen su voz, saben y lo siguen. Escuchamos la voz de
Jesús, nuestro Buen Pastor y Mesías, a través de la oración, viviendo nuestra fe, meditando la Palabra de
Dios, celebrando la Misa y estudiando la Tradición de la Iglesia.
Jesús dice que nunca perecerán y que nadie los arrebatará de su mano ni de la mano del Padre. Así como
un pastor protege a sus ovejas, así Jesús nos protege a nosotros.
Jesús finalmente dice: "Yo y el Padre somos uno (Juan 10:30)". Jesús es el Mesías que trae a Dios el Padre
a sus seguidores. Como nuestro Buen Pastor Jesús nos da la vida eterna. Como nuestro Buen Pastor, Jesús
murió en la cruz para que pudiéramos tener vida eterna. La vida eterna viene a través de la fe activa en Je-
sucristo. La relación de vida y amor que comienza en esta vida llegará a su plenitud en la vida eterna. La
vida eterna sólo puede ser quitada a través de nuestro propio pecado y falta de fe.
DÍA DE LA MADRE
Celebrar el Domingo del Buen Pastor en el Día de la Madre nos recuerda que los padres están llamados a
ser pastores o líderes dentro de sus familias. Al pensar en mi propia familia, mis padres pasaron la fe jun-
tos a sus hijos. El centro de la vida de mi madre fue un profundo amor por su esposo y por sus hijos, un
compromiso de vivir su fe y el cuidado de los demás, especialmente de los más necesitados. Su confianza
en mí me ayudó a crecer mi propia confianza personal en mí misma. Su vida representaba la vida de Jesús
el Buen Pastor. En este Domingo del Buen Pastor, damos gracias por la vida de nuestras madres que han
tenido un papel tan central en la transmisión de la fe en nuestras vidas.
DIA MUNDIAL DE ORACIÓN POR LAS VOCACIONES
Además del Día de la Madre, hoy es también el Dia Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones. Este día nos recuerda que nuestra
vocación no viene de lo que quiero para mí, sino de nuestra llamada de Dios. Eso puede ser un llamado al matrimonio, al sacer-
docio, al diaconado, a la vida religiosa o al servicio como persona soltera. El llamado de Dios es el llamado que hará a uno más
feliz en la vida. Esto no quiere decir que no habrá sacrificios involucrados. Esos sacrificios nos acercarán más a Dios y nos acer-
carán unos a otros. Porque aquellos que creen que Dios los está llamando, no tengan miedo de responder a ese Dios. Invito a los
miembros de la familia a apoyar a sus hijos y nietos para que digan sí al llamado de Dios para ellos.
CONCLUSIÓN
Que experimentemos a Cristo como nuestro Buen Pastor que nos habla y nos protege. Agradezcamos a nuestras madres por su
amor y apoyo hacia nosotros. En esta Dia Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones, ayudemos a aquellos que parecen tener una
vocación a vivir esa vocación.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday 4:00 P.M. + Carolyn Wagner
5-7
Sunday 8:30 A.M. + Lito Pineda, Jr.
5-8 + Viola Pitre
+ Dorothy Schevers
12:30 P.M. Spanish Mass
Monday 8:30 A.M. No Mass
Tuesday 8:30 A.M. + Gayle Teel
+ Chasity Grissom
Wednesday 8:30 A.M. + Rubby Endara
Thursday 8:30 A.M. + Tom Ebarb
Friday 8:30 A.M. + Carlos Endara
Saturday 4:00 P.M. + Jennifer Osherowitz
5-14 + Sestilia Poli
+ James Jones, Jr.
+ Adam Purland
Sunday 8:30 A.M. Parishioners of St. Mary’s
5-15 and Sacred Heart Church
12:30 P.M. Spanish Mass
For the next 2 months in the absence of Fr. Raney,
there will be NO MONDAY MASS. The intentions that
were already scheduled have been moved to another
date. Check your bulletin for new dates.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-
10
Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8;
Jn 12:44-50
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27;
Jn 13:16-20
Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6
Saturday: Acts 1:15-17; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17
A Prayer in Gratitude for Our
Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Mothers
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Good and Gentle God,
we pray in gratitude for our mothers and for all the
The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week for the in- women of theory who have joined with you in the won-
tentions of Christian Seymour, Yakira Seymour & der of bringing forth new life. You who became human
Shelia Seymour. through a woman, grant to all mothers the courage they
need to face the uncertain future that life with children
always brings.
Collections Give them the strength to live and to be loved in return,
Fiscal Year July 2021-2022 not perfectly, but humanly.
Give them the faithful support of husband, family and
Tithe YTD………………………$371,665.41 friends as they care for the physical and spiritual growth
(week 44) 4/30 & 5/1 of their children.
Give them joy and delight in their children to sustain
Tithe $ 8,716.13 them through the trials of motherhood. Most of all, give
SVDP 185.00 them the wisdom to turn to you for help when they need
Charity 67.00 it most.
Capital Improvement 1,151,00
Home Mission Appeal 67.00 - Author Unknown
Rice Bowl 25.60
Ukraine 2,013.25
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF THE LISTED &
FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED FOR
We offer our prayer for peace in solidarity with the Holy
Father, Pope Francis for peace in Ukraine. OUR PRAYERS.
We ask for the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel If you know someone who needs to be on this list,
the Patron Saint of Ukraine, to bring peace and hope to please let us know.
this nation and its people.
James Garcia, Jennifer Booras, Cheryl Hopkins, Curtis
Lord, look down with mercy and compassion on your
Leroy McInnis, Charlotte Dimes-Carter, Karen LeBlon,
humble servants, and out of love for mankind hearken
Josh Stewart, Todd Nissen, Jennifer Mayeux, Herman
and have mercy on us and on the land of Ukraine.
Lawson, Mike Stewart, Theresa Varghese, Cindy
Lift up those who fight in defense of Ukraine and her
Hockenberry, Hazel & Dale Ebarb, Josephine McGowan,
much suffering people, outnumbered though they be.
Kenny Canatella, Theresa Frisch, Phillip Farmer, Ann
With deep compassion and mercy enlighten and make
Parker, Marine Beaudion, Johnny Beaudion, Diane B.
glad the hearts of the civil authorities and strengthened
Ruesch, Darrin Gallion, Lula Ebarb, Glenda Ebarb, Dale
them by Your might.
Ebarb, Michael Meshell, Pauline McGee, Hank & Viola
St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us.
Pieske, Doris Ebarb, Ava Sophia Candler, Jack Jackson,
Beth Brooks, Abby Monette, Eric Monette, Juanita Pin-
ion, Lynn Simmons, Mary Velasco, William Martin, Lynne
St. Mary’s Young Adult Group Caldwell, Ron Lehr, Steven D. Wren, Daniel G. Wren,
On Tuesday, May 10 at 6pm in the church, Bishop Marilyn Gregg, Jennifer Mayeux, Kevin Parker, Teri
Francis Malone will lead the Young Adult Holy Hour Rhodes, Elroy Hugle, Jackie Turner, Caroll Bosher, Chris
at St. Mary of the Pines. There will be exposition of the Whatley, Maryann Heim, Clay Moock, Adam Purland,
Blessed Sacrament & confessions during this time. All Beverley Lee, Kevin Connor, Kaye Clarke, Bob & Pat
parishioners in their 20s, 30s are invited to attend. Morris, Steve Bosher, Lester Severin, Betty G. Chitman,
There will be a social after the Holy Hour. Come to Frances Hardy, Kookie Graham
adore the Lord together & build community.
Mass Attendance….. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish is sponsoring a Be The
April 30@ 4:00 pm—109 Match Drive in the name of young Sophia Cohen,
May 1 @ 8:30 am—160 & 12:30am—155 granddaughter of Tim & Margie Glennon. You know
Margie from the Catholic Center’s business office and
her husband, Tim works at St. Jude Parish in Bossier.
Thank you to those who graciously participated in the Sophia has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid
recent Joyful Discipleship planning study conducted by Leukemia & is currently undergoing treatment. There is
the Steier Group. Bishop Malone & diocesan leadership no match for Sophia in the bone marrow donor data-
reviewed the results of the study and would like to base. The link specific to our drive is https://
share a summary of them with you. There will be a write my.bethematch.org/Cure4Sophia. People may also
-up of the findings & recommendations for the diocese text Cure4Sophia to 61474.
in the May edition of the Catholic Connection. If you
have any questions about the planning study or its find-
ings, please contact the diocesan development office in Today, we celebrate “Good Shepherd Sunday” where
the Catholic Center at 318-868-4441 extension 263. we reflect on the care and love of Jesus for us.
Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will
As we celebrate and remember show that you are indeed the disciple of Jesus, the
our veterans who have sacrificed Good Shepherd, as it will bring your love to those
all for our country, please consider who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread.
making a small sacrifice of a
blood donation this month. I ask
you to consider giving blood during our
second quarter 2022 Blood Drive at St. Mary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Pines on Sunday, May 29th in Vandegaer Hall from
9:00am to 12:30pm. Please call Steve with any ques- The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
tions at (318) 286-9076. Thank you for considering Does a life of joy in knowing you are following the Lord
giving the gift of life. as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life inspire
you? Contact the Vocations Office at 318-868-4441 or
email: FatherMangum@yahoo.com.
Congratulations to Sam Marsala and Rose Marie
Clarke who received the monthly “Black Catholic
Award” in appreciation for all they do, and have Reflection question:
done for our Church. We appreciate your service to How can I listen more closely to the voice of the Good
our parish.
Shepherd?
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