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
www.vatican.va www.usccb.org
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-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14
Ez 18:25-28 / Phi 2:1-11 or Phil 2:1-5/ Mt 21:28-32
SEPTEMBER 25, 2011
Remember your mercies, O Lord.
VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 40
Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure Sept. 24 4:00 p.m. E. Min.: Henry Tauzin, Jean Gill, Dorothy Coutee Lector: Wendy Llorens Sept. 25 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. 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
Oct. 1 4:00 p.m. E. Min.: Rose Tauzin , Henry Tauzin, Dorothy Coutee Oct. 2 11:00 a.m. E. Min.: John Denny, Mike Friday, Gladys Monette 5:00 p.m. E. Min.: Mark Adkins, Patrick Coco, Melanie McCain
Lector: Angela Rachal Lector: Theresa Vallien Lector : Renee Rivers
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
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
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 September 18, 2011 Gratitude & Generosity are Hallmark Christian Virtues!
$3,362.00
" Son, go out and work in the vineyard today." - Matthew 21:28 God does not just invite us to do His work. He clearly commands us, "Go out and work in the vineyard." How can we work in God's vineyard when we have job and family responsibilities? We can follow God's command through prayer, sharing some of our talents in parish ministry and donating some of the income we make at our jobs to support God's work in the world.
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 09-24 Saturday 09-25 Sunday 09-26 Sunday 09-27 Monday 09-27 Tuesday 09-28 Wednesday 09-29 Thursday 09-30 Friday 10-01 Saturday 10-02 Sunday 10-02 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.
Frank Aaron Rickey Prestenbach
***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
Monette & Barras Family James K. Lee Moneta Vallien Mercadel Our Parish Family
Calendar 09-26 Monday • High School Confirmation Class: 4:30 p.m. • CCD: 6:00 p.m. (It’s not too late to register!) 09-27 Tuesday • Charismatic Prayer Meeting: 6:15 p.m.—8 p.m. 09-28 Wednesday • Wednesday Night Supper: 6:30 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: • •
Holy Cross Church—Natchitoches CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria (on front lawn—close to Surgical Center parking lot)
The bulletin is now online at h p://www.diocesealex.org/churches/holy-cross-natchitoches
Condolences
CCD
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Edward Hernandez, Jr. who passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 and for the consolation of his family. May his soul and the soul of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
If you haven’t had a chance to register your children for CCD, it’s not too late! Please come in on Monday with your children and register. We begin at 6:00 p.m..
Natural Family Planning
Also, please pray for the repose of the soul of Samaria Bellow who passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 and for the consolation of her family. May her soul and the soul of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
Did you know that modern Natural Family Planning is 99% effective? It’s easy, joyful, and a daily way of living what Pope John Paul II called the ‘Theology of the Body.’ Classes start soon. For more information, call Chris and Lisa Guillet (318-471-0902) or email them at ChrisandLisaGuillet@yahoo.com. You may also learn more on the website for The Couple to Couple League, a Catholic organization, at www.ccli.org .
Baptisms We joyfully announce that Piper Cielle Fuqua, born December 2, 2010, to Dustin Calvin Fuqua and Deidre Chevalier Fuqua, will be infused with the waters of baptism on Sunday, September 25, 2011. May she walk as a child of the Light, continuing to grow in the love and peace of the Most Holy Spirit. Also, we joyfully announce that Aston Christopher Myers, born February 15, 2008, Austin Lane Myers and Aaron Lane Myers, born September 29, 2010, to Christopher Myers and Alyne Dore Myers, were infused with the waters of baptism on Saturday, September 17, 2011. May they walk as children of the Light, continuing to grow in the love and peace of the Most Holy Spirit.
In Your Jr. High Face St. Frances Cabrini Church will host In Your Junior High Face 2011 on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. for all junior high students. We will help your junior high youth begin to experience the joy of worship and good Catholic values in a friendly manner. Featuring Steve Allgeyer as the entertaining keynote speaker, Kelly Lombardi as the music and worship leader, and Father Jose RoblesSanchez as the Mass celebrant. Register by Sept. 23 and the cost is $20 per person; register after Sept. 23 and the cost is $25. For more information, call 318-445-4588 or email lizhines@cabrinichurch.com or go to www.cabrinichurch.com
Wayne Weible to Speak in Alexandria Diocese Renowned author speaker on Medjugorje will be speaking at different churches in the diocese Sept. 30-Oct. 3. He will be at St. Anthony’s in Natchitoches this Sunday, October 2 at 3:00 p.m. See flyers for more details.
Pro-Life Novena for Unborn Babies The Pro-Life Novena for Unborn Babies is a special nine days for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to be offered and the Rosary to be prayed for the following intention: For the protection of unborn human persons. You may be a part of the Sept. 29 – Oct. 7 Pro-Life Novena for Unborn Babies by doing one or both of the following: • Have Mass offered at least one time on any day between Sept. 29- 30; Oct. 1-7
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Pray one Rosary each day from Sept. 29- Oct. 7 The intention for all Masses and Rosaries is: For the protection of unborn human persons. Registration for Masses and Rosaries may be done by going to www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org
The Woman-to-Woman Catholic Conference 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. 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 337-356-6971.
Words from Our Adoration Chapel • Just One Hour Can Change Our World "If we really loved the good God, we should make it our joy and happiness to come and spend a few moments to adore Him, and ask Him for the grace of forgiveness; and we should regard those moments as the happiest of our lives." - ST. JOHN VIANNEY (ON ADORATION OF JESUS IN THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT)
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, 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, Jeanie Cotton, Raamses Coutee, Ted Cross, Stoney Crow, Mary Darby, Betty Davenport, Sue Dearman, Terrel Delphin, Donnie Desadier, Matthew Brian Dodson, Talia Epidendio, Janet Ernst, Tom Foshee, Sam Fowler, Angy Freyburg, Sonny Fuller, Joan Gahagan, Vickie Gahagan, 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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