June 8, 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
PENTECOST SUNDAY
STAFF
Rev. Msgr Paul Fogarty, Pastor
pfogarty@stmga.org
Rev. Dennis Dorner, Jr, Parochial Vicar
ddorner@stmga.org
Ms. Karyl Davis, Financial Administrator
kdavis@stmga.org
Ms. Marie Trujillo, Director of Religious Education
mtrujillo@stmga.org
Mr. Joe Messina, Director of Music & Liturgy
jmessina@stmga.org
Ms. Ann Dugan, Stewardship Coordinator
adugan@stmga.org
Ms. Marie Diebold, Parish Secretary
mdiebold@stmga.org
Mr. Vince DeSantis, Plant Manager
vds@stmga.org
Ms. Charlotte Collins, Receptionist
ccollins@stmga.org
Ms. Corky Pagoria, Receptionist
cpagoria@stmga.org
Mr. Jerry Raymond, Principal, S. T. M. School
jraymond@stmga.org
Ms. Elaine Phillips, Life Teen Minister
teens@stmga.org
Ms. Michele McHale Pickard, Edge Middle School
Youth Minister
youth@stmga.org
Mr. Steve Stoffle, Adult Education Coordinator
adulted@stmga.org
SUNDAY, June 8, 2014
8:00 AM Soul of Margaret Agnes Larkin †
9:30 AM Soul of Johannes Darmawan †
12:00 PM Soul of Vivian Veronica Cullen †
5:30 PM The members of STM living and deceased
MONDAY, June 9, 2014
5:30 PM Soul of Jonathan Porter †
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014
5:30 PM Souls of George and Evelyn Feldman †
WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2014
5:30 PM Soul of George Lyle †
THURSDAY, June 12, 2014
5:30 PM Soul of Robert A. O’Malley †
FRIDAY, June 13, 2014
5:30 PM Soul of Robert Lancaster†
SATURDAY, June 14, 2014
5:30 PM Souls of Mathai and Alekkutty Karivelil
and Kurian Vattanirappel †
SUNDAY, June 15, 2014
8:00 AM The members of STM living and deceased
9:30 AM Father’s Day Novena
12:00 PM Soul of George F. Chulko †
5:30 PM Soul of Robert Coxworth †
PRAYER LIST
WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READINGS
June 9-14
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Rose Aszkiniewicz
Emil Brown
Tom Catanese
Jennifer Cronin
Clayborn Dudley
Allen Harris
Gladys Krause
Michael Lynn
Tom Moon
Rose Mittenthal
Jean O’Callahan
Laura Quade
Kit Redmond
Mary Rice
Laura Ward-Boglegle
1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121; Mt 5:1-12
1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4; Mt 5:13-16
Acts 11:21b-26, 13:1-3; Ps 98; Mt 5:17-19
1 Kgs 18:41-46; Ps 65; Mt 5:20-26
1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27; Mt 5:27-32
1 Kgs 19:19-21; Ps 16; Mt 5:33-37
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES
June 14-15
1st Reading
Exodus 34:4b-6,8-9
2nd Reading
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Gospel Reading
John 2:16-18
FATHER’S DAY NOVENA
Envelopes to have your loved ones remembered during
the Father’s Day Novena are available in the narthex.
You can put them in the collection basket or bring them
to the parish office.
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Devan Barlow
Sara Burke
Lucyanne Collins
Donald Dorner
Louise Duskin
Faith Hollander
Charles Langford
Rose Mackin
Patrick & Katherine McNally
Nelson Nesby
Paula Pungello
Jeanne Ramsey
Jacqueline Reese
Ingrid Roberts
Teresa Zawadzka
We remove the names of the sick at the end of
every three months, so please update regularly by
calling 404-378-4588 or emailing
ccollins@stmga.org
You are always most welcome to add names or
special intentions in the book outside of the
Adoration Chapel.
THANK YOU!
MONTHLY FOOD COLLECTION
The monthly STM food collection will be
the weekend of
June 14-15.
Please bring canned
& non-perishable
food items,
including baby food, cereal, formula, etc
and place in the boxes located in the
narthex. The proceeds of this collection
will go to the St Vincent de Paul Society.
PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING
In gratude for the gis we have received from God, parishioners
and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord. Thank you for helping St Thomas More to connue carrying out Christ’s Mission and
Ministry.
Parish Offertory Goal
$27,884.00
May 24-25
Offertory
$19,222.01
On Line
$ 4,536.00
Total
$23,758.01
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SECOND COLLECTION NOTICE
The second collection the week of June 14-15 will be for
the St. Thomas More Chapter of the St Vincent de Paul
Society.
THE 2014 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
“YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF”
PARISH GOAL:
$103,000.00
PLEDGED :
$220,500.00
NUMBER OF PLEDGES:
671
A special Thank You to the 671 families and individuals who have sent in their pledges for the
Annual Appeal. If you would still like to make a pledge, it is not too late to send in your pledge
envelope. They are available in the narthex or you can pick one up in the Parish Office. The
archdiocese returns 100% of each dollar received over our goal to the parish.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2014 EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
All STM families are invited and encouraged to attend the annual Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia
International Convention Center on June 20th and 21st (at no cost). This is a wonderful opportunity to
gather with fellow Catholics across the Archdiocese and the country to grow in faith and in love for Jesus
Christ, and to celebrate His visible, living presence. There will be powerful testimonials from Fr. Dwyer,
Sr. Delores Hart (a former movie star), Jeff Cavins, and others throughout the day. The theme of the 2014
Eucharistic Congress comes from the Gospel of Matthew 28:19 “Go and make disciples”.
More information, please visit at www.archatl.com/congress/
JUNE BAPTISM CLASS RESCHEDULED
The Baptism class will be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH AT 10:00 AM. 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. 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 that you do not bring children to the class. For more info or to register contact Marie Diebold at
404-378-4588 or mdiebold@stmga.org
WHAT IS CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH?
The entire gospel can be summed up in the words of Jesus, “The time has come and the Kingdom
of God is near. Turn away from your sins and accept the Good News.”
The good news is that God loves us, and since he loves us, he invites us to a deep and lasting
friendship with himself. God challenges us by his invitation. Take the challenge and attend the
Ladies CRHP weekend Sept 13-14!!
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DONUTS & COFFEE IN MULHERN AFTER THE 8:00 & 9:30 AM MASSES
COMBINED YOUTH GROUP HAPPENINGS
Teen happenings
(9th to 12th grade)
CHWC Cincinnati—June 15-21 Blessing for all participants will be Sunday, June 8th at 5:30 pm mass.
Lifeteen Summer Camp – June 30-July 5 at Camp Hidden Lake in Dahlonega.
STEUBENVILLE ATLANTA – LIFE TEEN—Date: July 11 - 13, Location: Gwinnett Center
(6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy #100 Duluth, GA 30097) “Such a blessing to see this generation rising up in
holiness and hunger for God. This world will not overcome us. #SteubieATL #TeamCatholic”
For more information, contact Mrs Elaine Phillips at 404-378-4588 X 126, teens@stmga.org.
Edge middle school youth
(6th to 8th grade)
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.
CHWC mission trip Blessing:
Sunday June 22nd at the 5;30 pm Mass. Please arrive before 5:15 pm to get and change into your mission trip
shirt. Seating will be reserved up front on the Joseph side. We will be taking a group photo after Mass.
EDGE summer camp Blessing:
July 13th at the Sunday 5:30 pm Mass. Please arrive before 5:15 pm to get and change into your mission trip
shirt. Seating will be reserved up front on the Joseph side. We will be taking a group photo after Mass.
INTERESTED IN AN ‘IN-HOUSE MISSION’? STM will have one July 28th & 29th !
Open to rising 6th through rising 9th grades. Parents , we need YOU to make this work! Good for needed service
hours for school & Road to Confirmation requirements.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
EDGE kick-off is Sunday August 24thMyou’ll need a spare set of clothes M FYI
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, teens@stmga.org. For
EDGE contact Mrs McP at 404-378-4588 X 119 or youth@stmga.org
CALLING NEW ALTAR SERVER CANDIDATES
Altar serving is one of oldest liturgical ministries in the Church. The altar server is given a divine privilege, above all
earthy honors, in being permitted to serve within the sanctuary at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, at which the
Church gives to God, officially and in the name of all, the worship that is due to Him alone.
If your child is a rising 4th grader or older, they may want to consider the ministry of Altar Serving. We are now
welcoming those interested in being a new altar server. Candidates to be an altar server must be a
faithful Catholic who has completed 3rd grade (but we can begin training as they are approaching
completion of 3rd grade). Training sessions will begin this summer.
To review the duties of an altar server, a training manual used for instruction is available for your
information on the parish website at http://www.stmgaparish.org. It is recommended to be
reviewed before a training session but not required. Send your interest or questions to Cody Jackson's
email jackson_cody@bellsouth.net
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MORE MOMS MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING IN PARISH NURSERY
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
June 14-15
5:30 PM MASS
VAN DRIVER
Bill DeCocq
LECTORS
Bob Diebold
Marie Diebold
ALTAR SERVERS
Ryan Carney
Grayson Carney
Isabelle Lee
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8:00 AM MASS
LECTORS
Chris Kayser
Rolando Trujillo
ALTAR SERVERS
Ben Dillon
Daniel Rochefort
Steven Rochefort
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9:30 AM MASS
LECTORS
Reiner Gerdes
Al Czarkowski
ALTAR SERVERS
John Henry Harrison
Sanyi Karpathy
Mary Freeman
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12:00 Noon MASS
LECTORS
Heather Kloer
Cecelia Shannon
ALTAR SERVERS
Marquita Monsour
Alexei Schaefer
Lucas Schaefer
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5:30 PM MASS
LECTORS
Robert Patterson
Bob Sherman
ALTAR SERVERS
Lila Bucko
Thomas Fueredi
Patrick Jackson
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 23RD—JUNE 27TH
Registration form is on the STM website
stmgaparish.org or pick up a form in the narthex.
For more information, contact Marie Trujillo at
mtrujillo@stmga.org
STM ONLINE GIVING
With the summer in full bloom and beaches, barbeques and outdoor activity
becoming our weekend escape, we understand if you cannot make it to your home
parish every Sunday. Remember, the church is open year round, 7 days a week,
offering the sacraments, the Mass, the same valuable spiritual service, programs and
guidance in the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Therefore, we need your support
year-round.
Please consider on-line giving! It’s safe and secure. Go to www.stmgaparish.org to
sign up today! Thank you! For questions or more info contact Marie Diebold at
404-378-4588 X112 or mdiebold@stmga.org
CAN YOU HELP?
The Missionaries of the Poor in Kingston, Jamaica, provide refuge for over 400
Jamaicans of all ages.
About 100 of these are handicapped children. Most cannot walk and many cannot
even sit up. For these children, their crib is their world. Can you help make that
world a little better?
About 25 of the mattresses are cracked, ripped and very unhygienic. We are
negotiating a discount with a local store to reduce the regular price of $100 per
mattress. The store will be able to ship the mattresses to the Missionaries
warehouse in Chamblee and they can be included in the next container of food
shipped to the Missionaries in Jamaica.
Someone will be in the narthex after Mass on June 7, 8, 14 and 15 to answer
questions and to accept donations. All donations and prayers are welcome. Checks
should be made payable to Missionaries of the Poor. Prayers should go directly to
Jesus Christ. Thank You!!
SENIOR ADULT GATHERING
The senior gathering will be Wed, June 18th at 12:45 pm in the St Julie
Room. Bring your lunch and enjoy a few hands of cards. Snacks and drinks
will be provided. For more info, contact Gerry Dupuis at
gerluc@bellsouth.net
CANCER SEWING GROUP TO MEET
The Cancer sewing group will meet Thursday, June 12th at
9:00 am in the St Julie Room to sew pads for the Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Cancer Home. No special skills needed. This will be
the summer salad luncheon. Bring a dish to share.
THE S FACTOR MOVIE NIGHT
The altar server, cantor &
lector schedules are available on the parish website
www.stmgaparish.org
Mark your calendar for the next movie night - Friday, June 13th
at 7 pm in the Julie room. Bring a snack to share and enjoy
a great movie and fellowship.
RSVP to Cass 404 377 6944 or ccassiecat@aol.com.
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STEWARDSHIP VISION AT STM
Inspired by the uniqueness of our faith community 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
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT— PENTECOST SUNDAY
“To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1 CORINTHIANS 12:7
To receive the gift of the Holy Spirit you must open your heart and let Him in! Open your heart and be grateful
for all the gifts God has given us. Regardless of your circumstance, God has given us all blessings. What we
do with those gifts will determine our eternal fate. Generously sharing your gifts with those that are less
fortunate certainly puts us on the path to Heaven.
ADULT FAITH EDUCATION
FAITH AND ALE All Are Welcome!!
For more info on Faith and Ale, please contact
Becky Hart rebekahdurhamhart@gmail.com
or 404-217-1377
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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
thomasmore.yam@gmail.com.
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ADULT EDUCATION BIBLE STUDY
Will resume in the fall. For more info, please
contact Jerry Pendrick at jpendrick1@yahoo.com..
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TUESDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY
Will resume in the fall. For additional info contact
Marie Trujillo at mtrujillo@stmga.org
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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 .
If you have any questions, please contact
Ann at: ann.m.chamberlain@gmail.com
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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 @ pal@philiplee.com
CELEBRATION OF LIVING 2014
Saturday, June 21—8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fellowship Hall of Peachtree Presbyterian Church,
3434 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
Hosted by Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
and Saint Joseph’s Cancer Survivors’ Network. Join us
as we Grow Hope Together! Free and open to the
public, Celebration of Living offers music, food and
companionship, as well as a series of workshops in
Light Zumba, jewelry making, sacred drumming, and
more. All cancer survivors, patients, friends, and family
members are encouraged to attend. Continental
breakfast and lunch will be provided for RSVPs before
June 15. Please submit an RSVP via the website:
www.bit.ly/GrowHope.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING
Attention Brother Knights. The next monthly
meeting of the St Thomas More Knights of
Columbus Council 4358 will be Monday, June 9th in
the Knights Room (located under the rectory). The
rosary begins at 7:00 pm followed by light
refreshments and the meeting at 8:00 pm. For
information about joining the Knights of Columbus
email Sandor Karpathy at skarpathy@gmail.com.
ATTENTION: FIRST COMMUNICANTS
Archbishop Gregory invites all First Communicants
and their parents to take part in the morning and/or
afternoon processions on June 21st for this year’s
Eucharistic Congress. Those who would like to
participate should wear their First Communion
dresses and suits and arrive at 8:00 am for the
morning procession and 4:30 pm for the afternoon.
This is a special moment for the First Communicants
and the church community, so come and be an
important part of the day. For more information go to:
www.archatl.com/congress
THE ST. THOMAS MORE SOCIETY
The St. Thomas More Society, Inc., an organization of
Catholic lawyers, will hold its annual meeting on
June 19, beginning at 11:30 am. This year’s speaker
is the Honorable William S. Duffey, Jr., Judge, United
States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. For details check the website www.stm-atlanta.org
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ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
June 9
June 11
June 12
June 13
K of C Meeting
Mom’s Morning
Cancer Sewing
S Factor Movie
7:00 pm
9:45 am
9:00 am
7:00 pm
K of C Room
Nursery
St Julie Room
St Julie Room
WEEKLY AND MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY
Perpetual Adoration
Holy Hour (Tuesdays)
Nursery
Baptism Class (1st Sun monthly)
TIME & PLACE
7 days/24 hours Chapel
7:00 pm Adoration Chapel
Sunday 9:30 & 12:99 Noon Mass
1:00 pm St Julie Room
MASS OF HEALING FOR ANYONE
IMPACTED BY ADDICTION
Saturday, June 14, 10:00 AM
Our Lady of the Assumption Church, in Brookhaven
(Daily Chapel)
This monthly Mass is for those suffering with any kind of
addiction, as well as anyone who is impacted by the
addiction of someone else. All are welcome to come and
share in this Eucharistic celebration of healing and
grace. Info: mdannenfelser@olachurch.org
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
(Stmcathforlife@aol.com) or Jayme Caspall
jcaspall@gmail.com
PRAYER FOR LIFE
For all those who work to promote the Gospel
of Life, that God might reward them for their
goodness; We pray to the Lord
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.
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL EXTENDED CARE
Assistants for 2014-2015, Must be 18 years old
Work Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri— 3 PM – 6 PM
Wednesday 2 PM – 6 PM
A total of 16 hours weekly $8.50 Per hour
CONTACT: Mrs. Judy Chadwick, Director 404-889-3310
LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER
SUNDAY BULLETIN
Deadline for bulletin notices is Friday by
9:00 am in written form or via email to
mdiebold@stmga.org.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
We welcome new families and individuals to our parish. 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 parish office at 404-378-4588 or mdiebold@stmga.org.
the lighter side
What was the secret of Adam and
Eve’s successful marriage?
Adam couldn’t compare Eve’s
cooking to his mother’s, and Eve
couldn’t talk about the man she
almost married before Adam.
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The businesses who advertise on the
back of the St. Thomas More Bulletin
make it possible for our bulletin to be
printed at NO CHARGE to the parish.
So please support them and tell them
you saw their ad on the STM Bulletin.