We Welcome You to the Table of the Lord. First Eucharist Candidates

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1 Stephen Abide Krieger Alcon Lovic Alonzo Anna Armstrong James Barbera Allie Barbier Lily Bass Ainsley Battle Nicholas Berthon Brookie Bessonet Ellie Rose Blake Claire Blanton Brooke Boudreaux Ava Boudreaux John Bradley Bourgeois Joseph Bourgeois Harper Bourgeois Tyler Breaux Allie Breaux Beau Brickey James Bridevaux Violet Bridevaux Abigail Brown Lee Busekist Christiaan Carrera Corbin Casselberry Brynne Chapoton Carter Corsten Lizzie Culotta Emmy DAmico Graclyn Darensbourg Jude Dirks Jack Domingue Aislegh Dufrene Kate Dupre' Ethan Emonet Charlotte Esneault Nathan Fletcher Vanessa Fletes Grant Gautreau A 15, S E We Welcome You to the Table of the Lord Conner Gautreau Katalina George Bella Gomez Nic Goodson Brody Gregoire Myles Guidry Michael Hanemann Julia Haslauer Harrison Heggelund Jace Heggelund Nicolas Hoang Olivia Honore Audrey Hutchinson Alyana Jackson Noah Jewell Addison Jones Brooks Jordan Claire Klester Hays Knight Julia Knight First Eucharist Candidates Michael Kolberg Alexandra Kolberg Jacquelyn Kolberg Gugu LaCour Grant Lambert Stella LaNasa Parker Lanier Cooper Lanza Florencia Larenas Bustos Arielle Larroquette Riley LeBlanc Landon LeBoeuf Lily LeDuff Jude LeFebvre Rex LeFevre Corinne Lerch Cole Louque Miles Malone Kenley Massett Camille Mayeux Nneoma Mbagwu David McGuinness Jonathan McMillen Christella Mekari Ashlyn Meliet Laina Messina Hudson Monceaux Mady Musso Tay Ngo Jadien Nguyen Addison Nguyen Xander Nguyen Gracie Nguyen Hayes Noel Dean Palermo Cooper Parfait Vincent Paul Aaron Peterman Ethan Pham Amelia Plauche Maddie Rae Polito Joseph Prather Dylan Raffray Tyler Randazza Carissa Regis Addie Richard Hayes Riche Gabe Rinaudo Samantha Rispone Shaunnessy Rose Will Rudge Alejandro Ruiz Hannah Russell Sophia Sabadie Audrey Schnur Lanecia Schonberg Olivia Serrano Walker Skupien Aubrey Spears John Stolzenthaler Landon Talbot Annadelle Talley Peter Tanory Parker Theunissen Annalise Trahan Braylon Traylor Braylynn Valenti Drake Verda Mitchell Wade James Walsh Kate Ward Katie Watts Everett Wax Tyler Williams Riley Wilson Bennett Yates Caroline Yiannopoulos Addie Young Juliette Zimmerman

2 CHURCH DIRECTORY Rev. Michael Schatzle Pastor Rev. Paul Gros Associate Pastor Deacon Stephen Brunet Deacon John Veron Deacon Jim Wax (retired) P S Martin Hernandez... Director of Administration Karen Fawley... Adult Faith Formation 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 Randy West... Maintenance Director Carolyn Talamo... Administrative Secretary Catherine Alford... Religious Education Assistant Sissy Duncan... Liturgy Assistant Lynn Schroeder...Communications Specialist Missy Gregoire... Receptionist Nicole Kiefer... Evening Receptionist Roderic Cain....Grounds Supervisor P O H Monday - Friday... 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Office closed for lunch: 12:30-1:00 p.m. 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) H A C D B R Julia Scarnato... Executive Director 6380 Hooper Road Baton Rouge, LA (225) (Office) (863) (Cell) jscarnato@diobr.org M S, A 15 7:30 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Mass 11:30 a.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Mass M, A 16 6:30 a.m. Mass T, A 17 6:30 a.m. Mass 12:00 Noon Mass W, A 18 6:30 a.m. Mass 12:00 Noon Mass T, A 19 6:30 a.m. Mass F, A 20 6:30 a.m. Mass 8:00 a.m. School Liturgy S, A 21 4:00 p.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Spanish Mass A 15, S E R S, A 15 Acts 3:13-15, Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 1 Jn 2:1-5a Lk 24:35-48 M, A 16 Acts 6:8-15 Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, Jn 6:22-29 T, A 17 Acts 7:51-8:1a Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab Jn 6:30-35 W, A 18 Acts 8:1b-8 Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a Jn 6:35-40 T, A 19 Acts 8:26-40 Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 Jn 6:44-51 F, A 20 Acts 9:1-20 Ps 117:1bc, 2 Jn 6:52-59 S, A 21 Acts 9:31-42 Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, Jn 6:60-69 W W V S. G Thank you for your interest in our parish. Whether you re just visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, are returning to the practice of your Catholic faith, or are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church, we are happy you re here! A parish is a community of believers and a spiritual family that is supportive and loving. It can be a place to grow spiritually, to put your faith in action, and to use our gifts of time and talent as disciples of Christ. To learn more about St. George, visit 3 rd Sunday of Easter 2 April 15, 2018

3 Dear Parishioners Several months ago I preached a homily on the need to keep the Sabbath Day holy. After a few of you inquired more into what it means to keep the Sabbath Day holy, I decided I would spend this bulletin article talking a little bit about it. Of course, keeping the Sabbath Day holy is the 3 rd of the 10 commandments given by God to Moses as terms for keeping the covenant He made with the Israelites. For us, the 10 commandments have become not only terms to keeping the new covenant, which was sealed in the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God, but they also teach us how to be more human. In essence, the 3 rd commandment is to remind us where we are going and that we are not made for this world. In Exodus 20 God gave Moses the 10 commandments with the 3 rd one stating: Remember the Sabbath day keep it holy. Six days you may labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of the Lord your God. You shall not do any work For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them; but on the seventh day he rested. That is why the Lord has blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. The word holy literally means to be set apart. Thus, when speaking of holy things we are speaking of things that have been set apart for God. God who is the creator of all the visible universe (as is stated in Genesis) can make holy whatever He desires. Our new Church building is something that was made holy when the Bishop came and consecrated it a year ago. This means the building itself is set apart for God and primarily used for a sacred purpose like the Mass, the other sacraments and prayer. But we must remember God is also creator and author of all time too. And He can set apart or make holy certain times just for Himself. For Jewish people this holy time is the Sabbath, or seventh day, of the week (Saturday) as the commandment states from the Old Testament. But because we believe Jesus was raised from the dead on the first day of the week (Jn 20:1), for Christians the new Sabbath becomes Sunday. So what does it mean to keep the Sabbath Day holy? Well, because of the length of this article I can only touch on 2 things. First, it is a day of worship. The word worship comes from a derivative of an Old English word worthscipe which literally mean worth-ship. Something that is worshipped is something that has the most worth in our lives. For many people this means wealth, pop and movie stars, sports (even LSU athletics!!), material things or even other people are worshipped as idols far more than God Himself. But for practicing Christians the Sabbath Day is set apart for worship of God because He should be what is worth the most in our lives. For Catholics the perfect form of worship is participating at Mass (unless we are sick or unable to physically go to Mass for a legitimate reason). By doing so you are joining yourself to Christ s offering on the cross in worshiping the Heavenly Father. Hence the doxology prayer at the end of the Eucharistic prayer through Him (Jesus), with Him, in Him in the unity of the Holy Spirit all glory and honor is yours almighty Father forever and ever- to which the congregation says Amen! The second way we keep the Sabbath Day Holy is by rest. The commandment states we should avoid work on this day. However, the Church reads this in light of specific cultures and context. This certainly doesn t mean all work (as a priest, I have to work on Sundays and so do some others!!!). What I have said in the past is all unnecessary work work that could be done on the other 6 days of the week should be avoided. Why?...well, because it is a day of rest. In scripture the word rest does not mean to sit around all day and be lazy as may easily be interpreted. In the letter to the Hebrews chapter 3 & 4 the author speaks of resting on the Sabbath. What he means essentially is savoring the good things that truly matter in this life and in the next. It s stopping from the 6 days of work and resting in the Lord with prayer and worship and savoring the things we should be grateful for like our family and friends. Again, the Sabbath Day rest is pointing us to heaven each week and reminds us where we are going. In the end, by keeping the Sabbath Day holy through worship and rest we make ourselves more human. If we get stuck on the 6 days of work, it s easy to get bogged down and forget that we are not made for this world! So remember six days you may labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of the Lord your God, so let s keep it holy! Have a wonderful Week! Fr Paul Life Together Keeping the Sabbath Holy 3 rd Sunday of Easter 3 April 15, 2018

4 Calendar S, A 15 9:30 AM RCIA Dismissal 9:30 AM Adult Faith Formation, Parish Office 2:00 PM First Eucharist Celebration 7:00 PM Confirmation Small Groups M, A 16 7:00 PM RCIA, KAC 7:30 PM AA 7:30 PM Al Anon T, A 17 2:00 PM Holy Week Evaluation, Parish Office 5:00 PM RCIA Core Team, Parish Office 5:45 PM Elementary PSR W, A 18 9:30 AM Bible Study, Parish Office 6:30 PM St. Vincent de Paul, KAC 6:30 PM Bible Study, KAC 6:45 PM 9:30 Mass Choir, Music Room 7:00 PM Adult Confirmation Class, KAC 7:00 PM 20/30 Bible Study, KAC Spirit al Life Congratulations and Welcome to the newest members of our St. George Family who completed their initiation journey on Easter Vigil Saturday, March 31, 2018 Tyler Oliveto Katelynn Ellis Reagan Turner April Holley Billie Lemmiksoo Meredith Schiro Jonathan Kehrer T, A 19 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Adoration, Chapel 5:30 PM Youth Mass Choir, Music Room 6:30 PM GeorgeTown, Youth House 6:45 PM 11:30 Mass Choir, Music Room F, A 20 No events scheduled S, A 21 2:30 PM Reconciliation, Church 6:30 PM Supper & Substance, KAC Above (L-R): Tyler Oliveto, Raegan Turner, Katelynn Ellis, Billie Lemmiksoo, April Holley, Meredith Schiro, Jonathan Kehrer 3 rd Sunday of Easter 4 April 15, 2018

5 Reflection of the Week B O J Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. L 24:38-39 The garage doors had been inoperable for months, mostly because I was convinced it would be an expensive repair. A handyman, here on another job, snapped a part into place, pushed a button done. I was both joyful and shamed because of the easy fix. I was elated at the simplicity and zero cost, but a little embarrassed that I d not understood that the situation wasn t really that complicated after all. I think about the distance between my own weaknesses and God s promises. It seems like a pretty big space. But during the Easter season, I m reminded that bridging the gap might not be as fraught with problems as I m tempted to imagine. I hear Jesus words, and yes, I m a little abashed about what I ve been blind to, what I ve resisted. But more importantly, I m filled with joy, assured of his presence. Risen Lord, in you I find peace. Amy Welborn from Living Faith RCIA T Y! To Billie Lemmiksoo for attending the Chrism mass on Wednesday of Holy Week and bringing back the blessed oils that we use throughout the year. To Katelynn Ellis for carrying up the Oil of Catechumens in the Procession of Oils during the Holy Thursday mass. To all the RCIA catechumens, candidates and sponsors for carrying up the Cross on Good Friday evening. To all those who serve in the ministry of sponsoring. What a wonderful gift you are! And last, but not least, to my wonderful RCIA team who work so hard throughout the year walking the journey of faith with those entering the Church. t t w v i. Julia Colleen Cassidy Ferry mother of Stephanie Ferry John Harvey Jack Jackson father of Jay Jackson H H S C There will be a special collection for the Habitat for Humanity Home at all Masses this weekend. Please place your donation in an envelope, clearly marked Habitat. P I A 2018: F S D That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels. A V V 3 S E What could convince someone to turn to God? The story that God became human? The story that Jesus cured the sick? The story that Jesus forgave sin? The story that Jesus rose from the dead? Or, perhaps, the story of the witness of your own life! If you have the continuing inclination that God is calling you to be His priest or religious, call or Father Andrew Merrick at , framerrick@gmail.com, or visit, We are All Stewards T M 31 - A 1, 2018 IFS $ 39, NON-IFS $ 5, Capital Campaign $ 2, St. Vincent de Paul $ 2, Habitat for Humanity $ 1, Priest Retirement Fund $ 16, TOTAL $ 67, rd Sunday of Easter 5 April 15, 2018

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7 Family Life L O S. G N S There are limited openings for the school year. 2 s must be 2 by 9/30/ s must be 3 by 9/30/2018 Pre-K s must be 4 by 9/30/2018 Please sgnurseryschool@bellsouth.net, call Brenda at , or visit for more information. C B M A E Couples Bowling Night April 20th, 7pm All Star Lanes 9829 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, LA Mom s Night Out April 26th, 7:30pm Superior Grill Highland 7333 Highland Rd Baton Rouge, LA co is io s! Suzette Ali Christine Bennett Garrett & Karen Lejeune Lisa Naquin William & Shea Muir 3 rd Sunday of Easter 7 April 15, 2018

8 Donated By A S T A G C E F Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Roy Mr. & Mrs. Gary Munoz Mr. & Mrs. Randy Bonnecaze Mr. & Mrs. Tim Furnish Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Bergeron Mr. William Gibson Mrs. Debora Wilbert Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lyon Mrs. Laurel Howard Mr. & Mrs. H. Phillip Ledoux Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Stidham Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Accardo Mr & Mrs. Gary Blanchard Mr. & Mrs. James Bell Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sanchez Mr. & Mrs. Michael Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Behrnes Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ball, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Schroeder In Memory/Honor of Grace & Marcel Grauynard & Doris & Louis Bonnecaze Mrs. Rose Furnish Andrew Drew Wilbert May & Ed Fidley & Jim Lyon Michael Howard & Joseph Gros, Jr. Kaylee Crousillac & Donna Murphy Buck & Stella Allain, Harry & Mary Accardo, Anita Landry, Lovelle Kirkwood Sidney Blanchard, Frank Richard, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Gottron, Jr. Dr. Sidney Thibodeaux Mark T. Behrnes Lynn Williams (sister of Carla Ball) Kathleen Tamplain Around the Diocese M S H Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 2250 Main Street in Baton Rouge, will host a parish mission from Sunday, April 15 Wednesday, April 18. Fr. Matthew Bonk, C.Ss.R will lead the mission entitled A Call to Conversion. The program begins each evening at 6:30 pm and will end at 7:45 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. M R : T S G A The St. Joseph Spirituality Center will host a retreat on The Spiritual Graces of Aging on Saturday, April 21st from 9:00 am to Noon. The morning will be led by Dana Territo at St. Joseph s Academy Mother Alice Hall. The aging process guides the individual through a re-evaluation of one s life; and ultimately leads to understanding one s own true spirit, the vital center or core in our lives. Spiritual experiences through events in life and through moments in relationships can make us more aware of understanding that vital core within us that brings meaning and purpose to our lives. This retreat explores the spiritual dimensions of aging, spiritual development and spiritual self. For individuals and for caregivers. There is a $40 fee. Registration required: contact St. Joseph Spirituality Center, rd Sunday of Easter 8 April 15, 2018

9 Social Responsibilit H N H T Our Eucharistic Ministry to the Long-term care facilities is a beautiful gift of love and service to our brothers and sisters who are no longer able to attend Mass. Currently, we need 1-2 more volunteers to help for a couple of hours on Thursdays mornings. If you can help, call Kristel in the church office for more information, or Kristeln@st-george.org. H H S. G B St. George is scheduled to work on the 2018 Habitat for Humanity Catholic Coalition home on Saturday, May 19 th. Tasks for the day include: Completion of exterior siding and shutters; Raise porch post; Prime and paint interior walls. 35 volunteers above age 16 are needed. This is a great service hour opportunity for high school students. The work day begins at 8:00 am and ends around 2:00 pm. Contact Bryan Theriot to volunteer or for more information: btheriot@alliedpwr.com or cell: H H I I Join us for a weekend of Healing and Hope with Immaculée Ilibagiza, survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide as she shares her universal message with the community. The retreat will be held April at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Space is limited. Register online at The weekend begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, April 20, and runs until 9:00 pm. On Saturday, guests will gather at 8:30 am, and the retreat will conclude at 12:30 pm. There will be a special collection for the Habitat for Humanity Home at all Masses April Please place your donation in an envelope, clearly marked Habitat. Bowties for Babies: A Southern Style Soiree Benefiting Life April 17, 2018 Capitol Park Museum 660 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit 3 rd Sunday of Easter 9 April 15, 2018

10 Lit rgical Schedule for April 14 & 15 4:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM Presider Rev. Schatzle Rev. Schatzle Rev. Schatzle Rev. Gros Rev. Gros Head Usher A. Michelli D. Hotard K. Firmin R. LeBlanc J.F. Accardo P. Pittman S. Okpalobi R. Westman P. Klubek Lectors C. Francois J. Perry N. Creel C. Fleming A. Fossier H. Heltz K. Gregoire H. Nolan A. Altazan G. Wilson Altar Servers A. McLemore M. Newton C. Perry J. Pinero N. Rispone T. Smith D. Hotard L. Talamo C. Giambrone, MC C. Giambrone A. Guidroz A. Heltz B. Herman C. Herman Z. Morgan E. Abadie R. Brach W. Busenlener B. Couvillion H. Wendell C. Wax, MC B. Blanchard E. deblieux J. Mills S. Rutland P. Wax Extraordinary Ministers S. Bergeron C. Bonnecaze R. Bonnecaze C. Daigle M. Daigle R. del Rio J. Hirsch G. Lossett K. McKnight E. Mercante J. Moran S. Seymour M. Vaccaro B. White C. Wiggins D. Adams G. Bryson R. Catalano D. Cavalier K. Champagne M. Coleman C. Bacque B. Boudet C. Boudet S. Boyer P. Brady A. Caballero C. Corzo L. Day D. Denham A. Echols P. Fossier G. Franco J. Lavastida C. Moniotte J. Rodrigue R. Carrier B. Chaudoir-Guidry C. Cook D. Daigrepont R. Daigrepont M. Delaune K. Deumite E. Garbarino M. Gelpi H. Grantham M. Gregoire J. Lanehart R. Lorio T. Okpalobi M. Warrington P. Chidester B. Hull D. Peters M. Tauzin 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. 3 rd Sunday of Easter 10 April 15, 2018

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