129 2nd Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 Pastor & Director, Fr. Jason Gootee Assistant Campus Minister, Tommy Myrick Secretary, Lisa Powell
Bringing Christ to People and People to Christ Since 1909 Northwestern State University
Church Office: (318)352-2615 Fax: (318)352-8989 Fr. Jason’s Cell Phone: 318-447-4149 (for emergency only) Fr. Jason’s Email: jegootee@gmail.com Church Office Email: holycrosscm@gmail.com Office Hours: 8:30—3:-00 Catholic Websites Links: www.diocesealex.org www.masstimes.org www.catholic.org
Mass Schedule Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Sacrament of Baptism By Appointment Sacrament of Matrimony At least 4 months in advance
Sacrament of Confession Saturday 3:00 pm—3:45 pm And by appointment
5:30 pm 5:30 pm 8:30 am 4:00 pm 11:00 am 5:00 pm
Anointing of the Sick By Appointment
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Is 25:6-10a / Phi 4:12-14, 19-20 / Mt 22:31-14
OCTOBER 9, 2011
VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 42
I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure Oct. 8 4:00 p.m. E. Min.: Dorothy Coutee, Henry Tauzin, Jean Gill Oct. 9 11:00 a.m. E. Min.: Harriet Guyott, Mike Friday, John Denny 5:00 p.m. E. Min.: Patrick Coco, Mark Adkins, Cheryl Stoker
Lector: Madeline Meziere Lector: Kristi Ware Lector: Melanie McCain
Oct. 29 4:00 p.m. E. Min.: Dorothy Coutee, Cheryl Chambers, Henry Tauzin Lector: Madeline Meziere Oct . 30 11:00 a.m. E. Min.: Mike Friday, John Denny, Theresa Vallien Lector: Kristi Ware 5:00 p.m. E. Min.: Mark Adkins, Melanie McCain, Cheryl Stoker Lector : Renee Rivers
Oct. 15 4:00 p.m. E. Min.: Rose Tauzin, Cheryl Chambers, Henry Tauzin Lector: John Durham Oct. 16 11:00 a.m. E. Min.: Theresa Vallien, John Denny, Gladys Monette Lector: Susie Brooks 5:00 p.m. E. Min.: Mark Adkins, Don Barker, Melanie McCain Lector: Renee Rivers
Nov. 5 4:00 p.m. E. Min.: Henry Tauzin, Jean Gill, Dorothy Coutee Lector: Angela Rachal Nov. 6 11:00 a.m. E. Min.: Mike Chatelain, Diane Chatelain, Gladys Monette Lector: Susie Brooks 5:00 p.m. E. Min.: Don Barker, Mark Adkins, Cheryl Stoker Lector: Patrick Coco
Oct. 22 4:00 p.m. E. Min.: Jean Gill, Dorothy Coutee, Rose Tauzin Oct. 23 11:00 a.m. E. Min.: Harriet Guyott, Mike Friday, Gladys Monette 5:00 p.m. E. Min.: Don Barker, Cheryl Stoker, Mark Adkins
Nov. 12 4:00 p.m. E. Min.: Rose Tauzin , Dorothy Coutee, Cheryl Chambers Lector: Wendy Llorens Nov. 13 11:00 a.m. E. Min.: Harriet Guyott, Mike Friday, Gladys Monette Lector: Theresa Vallien 5:00 p.m. E. Min.: Mark Adkins, Patrick Coco, Melanie McCain Lector : Renee Rivers
Lector: Wendy Llorens Lector: Theresa Vallien Lector: Melanie McCain
Lectors please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before Mass to properly prepare for weekend Masses. Also we are in NEED of more Extraordinary Ministers.
Collection October 2, 2011 Gratitude & Generosity are Hallmark Christian Virtues!
$4,205.00
“My God will fully supply whatever you need..." - Philippians 4:19 The secret to being a good steward is to trust that God will supply us with all that we need. However, we have to let go of the expectation that we should also have all that we want. Good stewards must learn to live differently. We must turn away from materialism, want less, share more and learn to be grateful for God’s many blessings. .
Altar Society Charismatic Prayer Group Wednesday Night Supper High School Confirmation RCIA Maintenance & Grounds Adoration Chapel Sacristans
Have you remembered Holy Cross Campus Ministry in your will?
Mass Intentions 10-08 Saturday 10-09 Sunday 10-09 Sunday 10-10 Monday 10-11 Tuesday 10-12 Wednesday 10-13 Thursday 10-14 Friday 10-15 Saturday 10-16 Sunday 10-16 Sunday
4:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. NO MASS 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. NO MASS 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Lou Begnaud Dustin Dauzat Don Barker Jackie Jacoby Fr. Jason Gootee John Denny Kathy Friday Selma Nelken 4 p.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m.
Letitia Jean Baptiste Monette Family
***Charismatic Prayer Meeting*** Are you looking for a deeper conversion, a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and a growth in holiness? Would you like to know more about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how you can better serve the Lord and His people? If you are interested, please come to our Charismatic Prayer Meeting on Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. held at Holy Cross Church.
Our Parish Family NO MASS NO MASS NO MASS
Bill Stone Moneta Vallien Mercadel Our Parish Family
Calendar 10-10 Monday • High School Confirmation Class: 4:30 p.m. • CCD: 6:00 p.m. (It’s not too late to register!) 10-11 Tuesday • Charismatic Prayer Meeting: 6:15 p.m.—8 p.m. 10-12 Wednesday • Wednesday Night Supper: 6:30 p.m. 10-13 Thursday • Women of Holy Cross Pot Luck Dinner and Rosary: 6:00 p.m.
America Needs Fatima Public Crusade Every year, America Needs Fatima promotes a Rosary Crusade asking Catholics everywhere to pray the rosary as a group in a public place on Oct. 15 to promote the message of Fatima. Between 10-15 Rosary Rallies were held last year in the Diocese of Alexandria. To plan one in your area, go to http://www.americaneedsfatima.org Those scheduled already on October 15 at 12 noon include:
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Holy Cross Church—Natchitoches CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria (on front lawn—close to Surgical Center parking lot)
Women of Holy Cross Pot Luck Dinner and Rosary, Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm. Please join us for another “Women of Holy Cross Dinner and Rosary” Drinks will be provided.
The Woman-to-Woman Catholic Conference
Immediate Opening for Teacher
The Woman-to-Woman Catholic Conference will be held on Saturday, October 15 at the Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette, LA. Johnnette Benkovic, host of EWTN’s Women of Grace, will be the featured speaker. Through a series of three talks, Benkovic will bring women to an understanding of the unique and important role they play in their family, faith, and society. With compassion and guidance, Mrs. Benkovic helps women recognize that they are the moral leaders of society.
St. Mary’s Assumption School, Cottonport has an immediate opening for a full-time, certified middle school teacher for the 2011-2012 school year. Candidate must be dynamic and passionate about teaching and about being a model of faith for the students. The candidate, who will teach grades 6-8, must have a bachelor’s degree with the needed courses to meet credential requirements. Send resume and certification records to St. Mary’s Assumption School, P. O. Box 309, Cottonport, LA 71327.
Tickets can be purchase now through October 8. The cost is $40 per person and includes lunch. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Women of all faiths are welcome to attend. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and the conference begins at 9:00 a.m. The conference will conclude with Holy Mass. For more information or to register, please visit www.catholicwomensconference.org or call Michelle Roberts at 337-3566971.
Natural Family Planning
Baptism We joyfully announce that Isabella Maria-Rae Martinez, born July 27, 2011, to Simon Jeremy Martinez andn Rachael Wagner Martinez, will be infused with the waters of baptism on Sunday, October 9, 2011. May she walk as a child of the Light, continuing to grow in the love and peace of the Most Holy Spirit.
The Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle Monday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m.
The Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle presents an evening of Prayer, Reflection and Mass presented by Fr. Francis Geremia, C.S. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 204 Patton Ave., Shreveport, LA. Fr. Francis Geremia is the national director of the Marian Movement of Priests. The event will begin with the recitation of the Rosary, followed by the celebration of Holy Mass. During his homily he will speak about the importance of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the formation of prayer cenacles. A reception will follow. All are invited to attend. There is no charge for admission.
To help our married and engaged couples live out the teachings of the Church, we are pleased to offer Natural Family Planning courses by The Couple to Couple League, a Catholic organization. The first class session starts in early November (tentative start date November 8). For more information, call Chris and Lisa Guillet (318-4710902) email them at ChrisandLisaGuillet@yahoo.com, or visit www.ccli.org.
St. Augustine Catholic Church Annual Fair October 7-9, 2011 Special Events include: Friday: Catfish dinners: 6:30 p.m. Saturday: JROTC Drill Meet: 8:00 a.m. Concert by “The LaCour Trio” on Saturday: 8 p.m. All Weekend: Self guided Church tour, country store, games and prizes, delicious creole cuisine, bingo and music (DJ Doc Couty). Great fun for the entire family! FREE ADMISSION.
Clergy Retreat Fr. Jason will be attending the annual diocesan Clergy Retreat held this week, Oct. 10-14 at Maryhill Retreat Center in Pineville. There will be no daily Masses.
Illuminated Rosary in Marksville The Illuminated Rosary at St. Joseph-Marksville will be held at 7:15 p.m. every Thursday until Thursday, Oct. 27. Bring the whole family and pray the Rosary together.
Parish Workday — November 12th Men of the parish...we need you!!! We have lots of work to do in the Via Dolorosa Prayer Garden. There was a lot of damage to the garden when the tree fell. We need help with the repairs of crosses, sprinkler system and fence. For more information or to help, please contact John Denny at 318-352-2615
October Special Collections • •
October 8 — Building Fund (Parish) October 23 — World Mission Sunday (Diocese)
Words from Our Adoration Chapel • Just One Hour Can Change Our World "Do you want many graces? Go and visit the Blessed Sacrament often. Do you want few graces? Visit the Blessed Sacrament rarely. Do you want none at all? Then never pay a visit to the Blessed Sacrament," - ST. JOHN BOSCO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL SIGN-UP FORMS ARE LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE CHURCH AND IN THE CHAPEL OR PLEASE CALL KATHY FRIDAY AT 228-8559.
Neighborly Prayer Carrie Aaron, Deanna Allen, Judy Armstrong, Beth Atkins, Donald F. Barker, Sr., Theresa Bayonne, Buster Beaudion, Michael Beaudion, Denise Bessard, Marjorie Blackston, Lisa Boydstun, Olga Carnahan, James Carroll, Dwayne Carter, Michael Carter, Nicholas Carter, Gertrude Chelette, Josephine Chelette, Jenny Choate, Peggy Clanton, Christopher Conant, Ralph Conant, Sr., Jeanie Cotton, Raamses Coutee, Ted Cross, Stoney Crow, Mary Darby, Betty Davenport, Sue Dearman, Terrel Delphin, John Denny, Donnie Desadier, Matthew Brian Dodson, Talia Epidendio, Janet Ernst, Tom Foshee, Sam Fowler, Angy Freyburg, Sonny Fuller, Joan Gahagan, Vickie Gahagan, Leroy, Gallien, Jean Garr, Jerry Garza, Kenneth Geaslin, Otis Ray Gilcrease, Kenny Goodwin, Jada Grace, Charles Hampton, Jr., Donald Harris, Carla Haworth, Sonia Hester, Sam Holden, Brenda Horn, Dwayne Horn, Emelle Howell, Jesse Jarvis, Emery Jones, Alice LaCour, Bobby Joe LaCour, Glenn LaCour, Aaron Michael LeBlanc, Willie Mae LeBrum, Rev. G. Stanley Lewis, Janice Licak, Ruby Lindley, Jean Llorence, Jayden E. Lodrigue, Jacie Logan, Pierce Longlois, Shirley MacLauren, Jeanett Manel, Bob MªGill, Randy Mayeaux, Dennis McClung, Carolyn Merrell, Thomas Metoyer, Owen Monette, Ernie Pichon, Renee Polk, Alton Rachal, Jr., Archie Rachal, Jr., Crystal Rachal, Felix Rachal, Sr., Felix Rachal, Jr., James R. Rachal, Sr., Norman Rachal, Holly Rafidi, Audrey Reaux, Greg Reed, Nick Remo, Edgar Rogé, Brenda Rose, Joe Sampite, Genevieve Santana, Tony Schneider, Arthur Sepulvado, John Shaw, David Simone, Diane Snowden, Fraser Snowden, Leeroy Tobias, Elizabeth Trichel, Jenelle Van Calsem, Helen Walters, Frances Welch, Cynthia White, Alfred Wigely III, Johnny Williams & Wayne Williams. May God grant healing and comfort to the sick and purification through those who suffer for the sake of the Kingdom! Amen.
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