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2 CHURCH DIRECTORY Rev. Michael Schatzle Pastor Rev. Brad Doyle Associate Pastor Deacon J. Louis McGinnis Deacon Albert Ellis (retired) Deacon Jim Wax (retired) P S Martin Hernandez... Director of Administration Karen Fawley... Adult Faith Formation Carol Sharp...Pastoral Associate Molly Rose... Child Faith Formation Teri Cangelosi... Development Director Blake Bruchhaus... Director of Music & Liturgy Kristel Neupert... Social Responsibility Josh Boudreaux... Youth Ministry Coordinator Pat Chidester... Confirmation Kaycee Garrett... Religious Education Assistant Randy West... Maintenance Director Carolyn Talamo... Administrative Secretary Lynn Schroeder... Communications Specialist Mary Jane Bourgeois... Receptionist Linda Stroud... Evening Receptionist Roderic Cain....Grounds Supervisor Julia Scarnato... Spanish Apostolate P O H Monday - Friday... 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The office closes each day from 12:30-1:00 p.m. J 22, 2017 T S O T M S, J 22 7:30 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Mass 11:30 a.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Mass M, J 23 6:30 a.m. Mass T, J 24 6:30 a.m. Mass 12:00 Noon Communion Service W, J 25 6:30 a.m. Mass 12:00 Noon Communion Service T, J 26 6:30 a.m. Mass F, J 27 6:30 a.m. Mass 8:00 a.m. School Liturgy S, J 28 4:00 p.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Spanish Mass R S, J 22 Is 8:23 9:3 Ps 27 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17 Mt 4:12-23 M, J 23 Heb 9:15, Ps 98 Mk 3:22-30 T, J 24 Heb 10:1-10 Ps 40 Mk 3:31-35 W, J 25 Acts 22:3-16 Ps 117 Mk 16:15-18 T, J 26 2 Tm 1:1-8 Ps 96 Mk 4:21-25 F, J 27 Heb 10:32-39 Ps 37 Mk 4:26-34 S, J 28 Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 Lk 1 Mk 4:35-41 S. G S Jack Nelson... Principal 7880 St. George Drive Baton Rouge, LA (225) S. G N S Brenda Leonpacher... Director Kinglet Drive Baton Rouge, LA (225) Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 January 22, 2017

3 Dear Parishioners, Life Together The weekend for moving into our new church, gets closer and closer. If everything continues on schedule, our first weekend in the new church will be February 25 th -26 th ; only five weeks away! The light fixtures are in the process of being installed and the new pews are expected to arrive January 30 th. A lot of work still needs to be done but I m told everything is on schedule. I m sure you noticed that our main altar was missing this weekend. We are using the altar from our day chapel for the time being. Both our altar and the ambo (lectern) will be refinished and used in the sanctuary of our new church. I m very pleased that we have found a new home for the pews and the organ in our present church. Greater Mount Olive Baptist church on Victoria Drive was flooded in August and they are excited and grateful that they will be able to use our pews. Additionally, the Holy Cross Benedictine monastery in Beaumont, Texas will move our present organ and install it in their monastery. I m sure you have seen signs of additional construction on our campus. The construction of our newest mausoleum has begun. American Cemetery Consultants expects the mausoleum to be complete in early summer. This is the 7 th mausoleum in our St. George Cemetery. It will have space for 390 crypts and 96 niches. Contribution statements for 2016 will be mailed to St. George parishioners this month. I encourage you to engage in private, prayerful conversation regarding your financial commitment to God s work among us, especially through the ministries and programs of St. George Church. The St. George Church/School Auction is scheduled for Saturday, February 4 th at L Auberge Grand Ballroom. This year s theme is Boots & Badges. Having so many people in costume adds so much to the spirit and fun of the event. You can access both our Church and School websites to purchase tickets for our annual auction. Fr. Brad will leave for Washington, D.C. this Monday, accompanying many young people of our Diocese who are participating in the annual March For Life. Please keep them in your prayers! A reminder that our parish mission this year will be during Lent this year, in our new Church. The dates are March 13 th -15 th. It will be given by Fr. Michael Allelo, pastor of St. Louis King Of France Church in Baton Rouge. The theme is: Re-purpose Your Life in Christ. Please continue to pray the Prayer for Unity and Racial Harmony. The prayer is printed on page 4 of this bulletin. Have a joyful week and remember to pray for each other. Love, St. George Mission Statement St. George Catholic Church is an open, loving parish community united by our faith in Jesus Christ. Located within the Diocese of Baton Rouge, we are closely bound to our diocesan family and the universal Roman Catholic Church. Our prayerful liturgies are community celebrations shaped by a tradition of over one hundred years of Eucharistic worship on this site. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are called to use our gifts to express our praise, love and thanksgiving to God. We challenge and support one another in humbly living the gospel message and serving the common good as witnesses of Jesus Christ. In support of this mission, St. George Catholic Church strives to: worship God with devotion and celebration; foster continued spiritual development and growth; provide a challenging and quality-filled Catholic educational program; listen and respond to the needs of the parish community; nurture, support and strengthen the family; reach out with love and compassion to serve those in need. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 January 22, 2017

4 Calendar S, J 22 9:30 AM Children's Liturgy, KAC 9:30 AM Adult Faith Formation, Parish Office 9:30 AM RCIC, KAC 9:30 AM RCIA, KAC 9:30 AM Nursery, Nursery School M, J 23 6:30 PM RCIA, KAC 7:30 PM AA 7:30 PM Al Anon T, J 24 5:45 PM Elementary PSR 5:45 PM First Eucharist Seminar, KAC 7:30 PM 20/30 Book Study, KAC W, J 25 9:30 AM Bible Study, Parish Office 11:00 AM Small Christian Communities, Parish Office 6:45 PM Choir, Church 7:00 PM Bible Study, KAC T, J 26 7:00 AM 7:00 PM, Adoration, Chapel 5:30 PM Youth Choir, Church 7:00 PM Baptism Seminar, KAC F, J 27 No events. S, J 28 2:30 PM Reconciliation, Church P R H In the Scriptures, Jesus Christ invites us to pray always, to intercede for others, and to persistently ask God our Father to shower us with the Graces of His Holy Spirit that are best for our growth in holiness and the sanctification of the entire world. As a Diocese, we are uniting ourselves in Prayer for Racial Harmony. We would like to invite you, our parishioners, to pray in solidarity with the entire Diocese of Baton Rouge beseeching God for His Grace so that we may practically build bridges by fostering Racial Harmony through prayer, respect for others, and in love of neighbor as commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ. Spirit al Life A F F : P N T Have you ever wanted to know more about the New Testament? You are invited to join us on Sunday, January 22 nd at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Office for a new book study. In this five session study set by Catherine Upchurch and Stephen J. Binz, you will enter the biblical story of the New Testament beginning with the gospels and working through the final book, Revelation. Discover God s plan of salvation running throughout the story and characters, both familiar and unfamiliar. This book is a wonderful way to begin New Testament studies, but also a lovely way to look back on the journey you may have already taken. The fee for the study set is $15. For more information and to register, please contact Karen Fawley at karenf@st-george.org or call Weekly Sessions January 22 nd Introductory Session February 12 th Lesson 1 The Good News of Jesus Christ; The Synoptic Tradition February 26 th Lesson 2 The Lukan Writings; The Johannine Tradition March 12 th Lesson 3 The Great Letters of Paul; Captivity, Eschatological, and Pastoral Letters April 2 nd Lesson 4 Hebrews and the Catholic Letters; The Book of Revelation L T M P St. George will begin to offer the Lord, Teach me to Pray Ignation prayer series. The program will be open to women of the parish and will meet on Wednesdays from 10am to noon beginning February 8 th for 12 weeks. The cost of materials for the program is $20. For more information see To sign up Karen Fawley: karenf@st-george.org. J /S H S PSR P The Lifeteen/Edge class scheduled for Sunday, January 22 nd has been postponed. The group will meet on Sunday, February 12 th. God our Father, You call us to love one another as You have loved us. We pray for the conversion of hearts in our Diocese of Baton Rouge to bring about racial harmony rooted in Your Son Jesus Christ. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, strip us of our pride, mistrust and prejudices, so that we may be able to dialogue with one another to build communities where justice, peace and love flourish. We ask these blessings trusting in the infinite mercy of Jesus and the intercession of Mary our Mother. Amen Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 January 22, 2017

5 Reflection of the Week W G W Wait for the L with courage. P 27:14 It seems as if we are always waiting for something. When we are young, we just want to be older. We want more responsibility to be able to drive a car or start a family of our own. This never seems to stop. For as we grow older, we create new lists of things to wait for for our children to grow older and leave our homes, for retirement, for the uncertainty that comes with old age. The gift and wisdom of God is patience. When we wait for the Lord, we remember to not get ahead of God s plans for our lives. Indeed, there is more courage in waiting for God s will to be made known to us than there is in trying to figure out and face all of life s changes on our own. God, give me the courage and the wisdom to patiently discern your plans for me. Steve Givens from Living Faith Spirit al Life, cont. G S. H P, CSJ At this pivotal moment in our city, join with Catholics of all walks of life to deepen our bounds and strengthen our commitment to a spirituality that impacts our world through prayer and scripture, ritual, and small group discussions. This event will take place on Saturday, February 4 at the Catholic Life Center. The gathering starts at 10am and ends at 3pm. There is a $40 fee, which includes lunch (scholarships are available.) To register or for more information, visit or contact Dianne Hanley at M C A C B Join the Men of the Immaculata for a Men s Conference on Saturday, February 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2250 Main Street. The conference will begin at 7:30 am and conclude with the 4:00 pm Vigil Mass. Enjoy dynamic speakers, fellowship, all day Adoration and a Eucharistic Procession. Speakers include Dr. Brant Pitre, Fr. Michael Champagne, Sr. John Thomas, and Mark Hartfiel. Vendors, exhibitions and food will be available. For more information, or to register, visit A V V Third Sunday in Ordinary Time The call of the disciples is so familiar to us that we tend to miss the wonder of the disciples' response, which was immediate and complete; they leave everything and follow Jesus. Can we do less if we feel that God is calling us to the priesthood or religious life? If you think God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Merrick at , amerrick@diobr.org. t t w v i. James O Beirne husband of Jean O Beirne Tommy Hatten father of Tricia Blanchard Katie Keough granddaughter of Jean Pinocci Jimmy Rispone brother of Eddie Rispone & uncle of Dena Balart Richard Westman, Jr. son of Richard & Gail Westman P I J 2017 C U That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity. We are All Stewards J 7 8, 2017 T IFS $ 42, NON-IFS $ 2, Capital Campaign $ 6, TOTAL $ 51, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 January 22, 2017

6 Family Life N S R N S Those planning to enroll a new Nursery School student for the school year need to complete a Statement of Intent by calling The Statement of Intent must be on file by February 10, Registration for new students will be held in the spring. Age Requirements: 2 year old classes: children must be 2 on or before 9/30/17. 3 year old classes : children must be 3 on or before 9/30/17. Pre-K classes: children must be 4 on or before 9/30/17. W A C Bishop Muench will celebrate a Mass honoring couples celebrating their 25th, 50th, 65th, or greater wedding anniversary during A Mass will be held on Sunday, February 12 at 3:00pm at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. The families of the honored couples are also invited to attend the liturgy and a reception afterwards. To register for this Mass, please contact the St. George church office at The deadline to register is January 31, S D S. G B D Our Lady of the Lake Blood Donor Center will be holding a blood drive at St. George on Sunday, February 12 from 8:00 am to 1:30pm. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 January 22, 2017

7 Building Upon Our Roots This will be a milestone year for St. George. Our new church is nearing completion. There is still so much to do. Our architects and contractors assure us that on February 15 they will be able to hand the church keys over to us. Our tentative schedule of events: The weekend of February should be our last weekend in our present church. We are planning a special ritual at all of our Masses that weekend to say good-bye. Wednesday, February 22, is the feast of the Chair of St. Peter. That evening, we are planning a prayer service that would begin in the present church, then in procession, we will transfer the Blessed Sacrament to our new church. We will conclude the prayer service in the new church. Daily Masses will be in the new church the remainder of the week. If everything goes according to plan, all of our Masses on the weekend of February 25-26, will be in our new St. George Church. Our annual Parish Mission given by Rev. Michael Alello is scheduled for March On Sunday afternoon, March 26 at 3 p.m., Bishop Muench will officially dedicate our new Church. A dedication reception will follow. There is a lot of work and planning to be done. If you are interested in helping with the transition, please let us know at the Church Office. The Dedication Committee has a number of sub-committees and there is room for your talents and expertise. If you would like to volunteer to donate food and/or help with the Dedication Reception on March 26, please contact Leslie Doyle at Above, right: A floor mosaic prior to installation. Right: The Eucharist rose window. Stay up-to-date with our progress at BUILDING Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 January 22, 2017

8 Social Responsibilit CDA B S S L The Catholic Daughters will be hosting a baby shower for Sanctuary for Life this weekend, January They need diapers, baby clothing, formula, crib linens, and gently used furniture. Look for the box in the back of the church. Specific Items Needed: 2T clothing, diapers size preemie 5; onesies; bottles; bottle brushes; bibs; socks size infant 8; baby powder; shampoo; baby lotion; baby oil; bath wash; pacifiers; teething rings; wash clothes; burp clothes; comb & brush sets; photo albums; fork & spoon sets; dressy outfits size infant 4T; receiving blankets; large blankets; shoes size infant 12; diaper rash cream; car seats; cribs; strollers; sleep-n-play; infant bathtubs; jackets size infant 4T; baby wipes; high chair; crib linens; Pedialyte; formulat Enfamil or Similac; dry cereal. M L! Thousands upon thousands of Americans flock to the Nation s Capital every January to remember the more than 55 million Americans who have been lost to abortion. We march to remember the moms and dads who have suffered from the pain of abortion. We march with the vision of a culture of life, one where every child is welcomed into life, and protected by law. Please pray for everyone attending the March for Life. Nine busses will travel from Baton Rouge with youth and adults from the area. Sixteen teenagers from St. George parish, along with 4 adult chaperones, will be attending. Prayer for Life Father and maker of all, you adorn all creation with splendor and beauty, and fashion human lives in your image and likeness. Awaken in every heart reverence for the work of your hands, and renew among your people a readiness to nurture and sustain your precious gift of life. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. The U.S. bishops annual novena 9 Days for Life takes place Saturday, January 21 Sunday, January 29. Pray for the respect and protection of all human life with new intentions, brief reflections, and more each day. Download the novena online, or participate through Facebook, , text message or an app. Join at Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 January 22, 2017

9 C!! All are welcome to join in the 2017 Louisiana Life March happening in Baton Rouge on Saturday, January 21! The mission of the Life March is to unite the pro-life people of Louisiana, across all denominational lines, to take a stand for life in our state s capital city, and mobilize them with resources to go make a difference in their community. Pre-event remarks will begin at 9:30 am at Galvez Plaza, behind the Old State Capitol. The March will begin at 10 am and conclude at the State Capital. The formal program will begin at approximately 10:45 am on the steps of the State Capitol. "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born I set you apart."- Jeremiah 1:5 Administ ation L C S P A St. George Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, seeks a part-time (30hr) Liturgical Communications Specialist Requirements: a practicing Catholic, an understanding of Catholic liturgy, advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of ProPresenter a plus. A working knowledge of live video and sound technologies. Duties: Develop and coordinate the use of technology (sound and video) as a worship aid for 5 weekend Masses, Holy Days, funerals, weddings, and other special liturgies. Recruit, develop, and maintain a liturgical communications volunteer ministry. Coordinate all liturgical communications, including creating ministry schedules. Assist the Director of Music & Liturgy with clerical work. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants contact Blake Bruchhaus at blakeb@st-george.org. S C J Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Please prayerfully consider supporting this collection, which assists programs that strengthen the faith in Latin America and the Caribbean. Your gifts help share the faith by providing lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, as well as other programs. To learn more, please visit S T K L F St. George would like to thank Kelly LeFevre for her time and effort in coordinating the church environment for the Christmas Season. G S B P Every January we enter into the Stewardship of Finance phase of our parish Total Stewardship program. Everyone knows the importance of thoughtful planning. It is an important aspect of almost every decision in life, certainly every financial decision. Before we spend, we weigh our options, wisely investing the funds we have on hand or expect to receive. We plan. This wisdom is also essential with our Church Community. As you reflect on your financial giving, please prayerfully consider your commitment to this important stewardship effort in advance. Remember: Giving generously to address the needs of this parish is a work of faith. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Jesus asked his disciples in the first century. Or what king marching into battle would not first sit down and decide whether with ten thousand troops he can successfully oppose another king advancing upon him with twenty thousand troops? (Luke 14:28, 31) True then, the principle has obvious merit still. As often as we can, we think before we act. The Lord encourages us all to plan. When we think of generous stewardship, we plan our giving. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 January 22, 2017

10 Lit rgical Schedule for Januar 21 & 22 4:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM Presider Rev. Doyle Rev. Doyle Rev. Doyle Rev. Schatzle Rev. Schatzle Head Usher A. Michelli D. Hotard K. Firmin R. LeBlanc J.F. Accardo P. Pittman S. Okpalobi R. Westman Lectors B. Spann W. Reinhardt N. Creel A. Bertsch D. Boneno L. Wendell B. Petit K. Gregoire G. Laird A. Altazin Altar Servers C. Wax, MC E. Shannon A. McLemore N. Hymel K. Champagne K. Simmons C. Balart, MC M. Cavana I. Cavana A. Andrews H. Wendell Z. Morgan, MC C. Traylor C. Mbagwu N. Messina A. Messina C. Blanchard, MC M. Coleman J. Feet C. Hull S. Labbe Extraordinary Ministers J. Hirsch C. Bonnecaze R. Bonnecaze J. Murray S. Seymour J. Schexnayder C. Francois D. Olinde N. Fontenot B. Leonpacher M. Buzhardt G. Bryson B. Allen L. Sanchas R. del Rio R. O Rourke A. Honore M. Modenbach H. Cavana S. Lyon M. Manuel S. Manuel J. Lavastida L. Waguespack M. O Regan K. O Regan R. Williams A. Lacour J. Dirks S. Penouilh D. Cavalier D. Daigrepont R. Daigrepont W. Bridevaux D. Allison M. Warrington T. Watson H. Grantham P. Varnado B. Toups A. Toups T. Okpalobi M. Coleman B. Hill M. Sanford A. Barbera Sacraments Reconciliation: Individual Confessions - Saturday 2:30-3:30 PM, or by appointment. Baptism: Participation in Baptism preparation is required. Baptismal home visits are scheduled through the Parish Office. Contact the Parish Office at least four months prior to Baptism. Marriage: Couples should contact the Parish Office at least nine months before the desired date. Couples must participate in the Marriage Preparation Program. Care of the Sick: Emergency calls are answered immediately. Contact the Parish Office for Anointing of the Sick. Order of Christian Funerals: Contact the Parish Office to make arrangements with the parish priest. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 January 22, 2017

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