Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 24 - September 25, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Blessing of the Animals
Parish Records
Saturday, October 1st - 10:00 a.m. In commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron of animals and the environment, we will have a special blessing for your pets. Please bring your pets to the front of the church. (Dogs should be leashed or crated, and cats should be crated!) You can bring your birds, your fish or your large animals in a trailer! Please join us with your families as we celebrate all God’s creatures great and small!!
By now families should have received a copy of their parish data as we have it on file. If you haven’t yet returned it with any corrections, changes or additions, please do so as soon as possible. We’d like to wrap up this updating process as soon as possible.
From the Pastor Located on the display case in the narthex are two booklets to assist your prayer, meditation and education. One is a special 2016 edition on Mary and the Saints. Most appropriate for the month of October which is traditionally devoted to the rosary, and the month of November dedicated to all the Saints. The second is Living with Christ, a complete daily missal for October 2016. Both are compliments of your parish.
First Monday Supper October 3, 2016 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $8 per plate - Dine In or Take Out Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Seasoned Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole & Bread
Wedding Anniversary Mass
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
If you are celebrating a 25, 40, 50, 60 or more anniversary in 2016, we would like to honor you on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the 4:00 p.m. Mass and present you with a Papal Blessing in honor of your marriage. If you would like to participate, please call or email the church office.
Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, September 28th Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, October 2nd Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Window Tinting This past week the windows in the narthex were tinted in order to assist in the efficiency of the air conditioner and keep the space cooler. The screens will remain to offer added protection.
Bon Fire
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436 ALL ARE WELCOME
No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family and marital situation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, etc., you are invited, welcomed, loved and respected here.
PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
Mrs. Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
(318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Rev. Mr. Derek Ducote, Deacon Intern
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - derekducote@nds.edu
Mr. Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
Ms Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
Mrs. Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com (318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
Mrs. Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
Mr. Jim Smiley, Pack L eader Cub Scouts #9323
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
First Penance - First Eucharist
Tuesday, September 27th
Please call Courtney Landry if you have not received a call from her to schedule an interview with Fr. Paul on either Monday, October 24th or Tuesday, October 25th.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD Grades Pre K - 5 Wednesday, September 28th Grades 6 - 11 Sunday, October 2nd
Adult Faith Formation
Several weeks ago it was announced that the Woodworth Fire Department was coming to control burn our large lumber/brush pile. They attempted, but it was all just too wet. They will be trying again in the future.
Tuesday Evenings Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Presentation: 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Prior attendance is not a prerequisite.
Cumella Hall Improvements
Catholic Charismatic Conference
The inmates from the Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office have returned to refresh our parish hall with a new coat of paint throughout. They are also building an indoor closet which by its very nature will be climate controlled. This storage space has been needed for a long time.
Saturday, Oct. 1 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Maryhill Renewal Center, Pineville, LA. Open to men and women Cost $60 for singles and $100 for married couples and includes breakfast and lunch. 4
Sacraments of the Church Reconciliation/Confession 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes. Baptism Celebrated during any weekend Mass or on Sunday afternoons. Contact the church office. Holy Matrimony Contact the pastor at least six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls Please call the office when a parishioner is confined at home, is in the hospital, or placed in a nursing home or hospice. Holy Communion is brought weekly to all shut-ins. Mass of Christian Burial All arrangements should be made directly with the funeral home who will then contact the church.
Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Retired Priests Fund
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Patrick Matt
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8:00AM - Ed & Valorie Clayton
Lector: D. Bess Server: J. Loken
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Loken
10:30AM - Dr. C. J. Ellington
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
Lector: J. Foote Server: M. Hawthorne
Lector: C. Coreil Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
Lector: E. Lohman Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 7:00AM - Polly Jones
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 7:00AM - Polly Jones
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:00AM - Camille Smith
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 7:00AM - Grover Smith
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 7:00AM - Elaine Pharis
If you are a victim or survivor of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy or representatives of the Catholic Church and you want to make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese, arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, and/or to obtain support for the needs of the individual and families, call Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan “Protecting our Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse” brochures are available in the narthex bookcase. Both the Diocesan Policy for the Protection of Minors and the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct are available in the safe environment section of the Diocesan website: www.diocesealex.org.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Ben Harper By Mr. & Mrs. Ray Reich If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please contact the parish office. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
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September 24 - September 25, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/18/2016
Our Sick Maggie Avant, Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Geri Deptula, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Debbie Houpaugh, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keely, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Helen R. Mathews, John McClure, Charles Medica, Ottis Monroe, Donald Normand, Cynthia Parker, Donna Pearson, Jewel Perkins, Travis Perkins, Kelly Pias, Alma Reitzell, Ben Rougeou, Jr., Jenny Butler Spurlock, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Shortage Goal for September (4 wks) Received for September Still Needed for September Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
47 $ 54.00 $ 2,734.00 $ 245.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 1,550.00 $ 18,116.00 $ 14,322.00 $ 3,794.00 $ .00 $ 3,115.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Brandon Parish, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note In today’s gospel Jesus offers a warning about living selfishly in his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. The Rich Man holds sumptuous feasts and dresses in fine clothes. But despite his affluence he does nothing to relieve the painful hunger and debilitating condition of his neighbor Lazarus. He neglects to love his neighbor as he loves himself and is sent to hell for his lifestyle and desire for self-gratification. The Rich Man represents those who spend their money on their own personal pleasures with no regard for sharing their material possessions with the poor and needy in their own neighborhood. Good stewards realize the practical implications of not only loving God, but loving their neighbor as they would love themselves. Who are the less fortunate in our neighborhood? Do we share a portion of our own blessings with them?
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Butch and Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Cade Jameson, Michael Smilie If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, contact Kathy at the office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose.
Daily Prayer For Priests
For this coming week:
Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess, Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Marshall Long Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long, Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister, Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
September 24 - Father Rusty Rabalais September 25 - Father Charles Ray September 26 - Father Taylor Reynolds September 27 - Father Jose Robles September 28 - Father Edwin Rodriguez September 29 - Father James Roy September 30 - Father Craig Scott 3
Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Retired Priests Fund
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Patrick Matt
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8:00AM - Ed & Valorie Clayton
Lector: D. Bess Server: J. Loken
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Loken
10:30AM - Dr. C. J. Ellington
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
Lector: J. Foote Server: M. Hawthorne
Lector: C. Coreil Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
Lector: E. Lohman Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 7:00AM - Polly Jones
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 7:00AM - Polly Jones
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:00AM - Camille Smith
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 7:00AM - Grover Smith
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 7:00AM - Elaine Pharis
If you are a victim or survivor of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy or representatives of the Catholic Church and you want to make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese, arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, and/or to obtain support for the needs of the individual and families, call Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan “Protecting our Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse” brochures are available in the narthex bookcase. Both the Diocesan Policy for the Protection of Minors and the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct are available in the safe environment section of the Diocesan website: www.diocesealex.org.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Ben Harper By Mr. & Mrs. Ray Reich If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please contact the parish office. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
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September 24 - September 25, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/18/2016
Our Sick Maggie Avant, Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Geri Deptula, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Debbie Houpaugh, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keely, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Helen R. Mathews, John McClure, Charles Medica, Ottis Monroe, Donald Normand, Cynthia Parker, Donna Pearson, Jewel Perkins, Travis Perkins, Kelly Pias, Alma Reitzell, Ben Rougeou, Jr., Jenny Butler Spurlock, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Shortage Goal for September (4 wks) Received for September Still Needed for September Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
47 $ 54.00 $ 2,734.00 $ 245.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 1,550.00 $ 18,116.00 $ 14,322.00 $ 3,794.00 $ .00 $ 3,115.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Brandon Parish, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note In today’s gospel Jesus offers a warning about living selfishly in his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. The Rich Man holds sumptuous feasts and dresses in fine clothes. But despite his affluence he does nothing to relieve the painful hunger and debilitating condition of his neighbor Lazarus. He neglects to love his neighbor as he loves himself and is sent to hell for his lifestyle and desire for self-gratification. The Rich Man represents those who spend their money on their own personal pleasures with no regard for sharing their material possessions with the poor and needy in their own neighborhood. Good stewards realize the practical implications of not only loving God, but loving their neighbor as they would love themselves. Who are the less fortunate in our neighborhood? Do we share a portion of our own blessings with them?
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Butch and Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Cade Jameson, Michael Smilie If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, contact Kathy at the office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose.
Daily Prayer For Priests
For this coming week:
Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess, Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Marshall Long Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long, Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister, Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
September 24 - Father Rusty Rabalais September 25 - Father Charles Ray September 26 - Father Taylor Reynolds September 27 - Father Jose Robles September 28 - Father Edwin Rodriguez September 29 - Father James Roy September 30 - Father Craig Scott 3
Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 24 - September 25, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Blessing of the Animals
Parish Records
Saturday, October 1st - 10:00 a.m. In commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron of animals and the environment, we will have a special blessing for your pets. Please bring your pets to the front of the church. (Dogs should be leashed or crated, and cats should be crated!) You can bring your birds, your fish or your large animals in a trailer! Please join us with your families as we celebrate all God’s creatures great and small!!
By now families should have received a copy of their parish data as we have it on file. If you haven’t yet returned it with any corrections, changes or additions, please do so as soon as possible. We’d like to wrap up this updating process as soon as possible.
From the Pastor Located on the display case in the narthex are two booklets to assist your prayer, meditation and education. One is a special 2016 edition on Mary and the Saints. Most appropriate for the month of October which is traditionally devoted to the rosary, and the month of November dedicated to all the Saints. The second is Living with Christ, a complete daily missal for October 2016. Both are compliments of your parish.
First Monday Supper October 3, 2016 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $8 per plate - Dine In or Take Out Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Seasoned Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole & Bread
Wedding Anniversary Mass
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
If you are celebrating a 25, 40, 50, 60 or more anniversary in 2016, we would like to honor you on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the 4:00 p.m. Mass and present you with a Papal Blessing in honor of your marriage. If you would like to participate, please call or email the church office.
Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, September 28th Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, October 2nd Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Window Tinting This past week the windows in the narthex were tinted in order to assist in the efficiency of the air conditioner and keep the space cooler. The screens will remain to offer added protection.
Bon Fire
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436 ALL ARE WELCOME
No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family and marital situation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, etc., you are invited, welcomed, loved and respected here.
PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
Mrs. Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
(318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Rev. Mr. Derek Ducote, Deacon Intern
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - derekducote@nds.edu
Mr. Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
Ms Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
Mrs. Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com (318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
Mrs. Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
Mr. Jim Smiley, Pack L eader Cub Scouts #9323
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
First Penance - First Eucharist
Tuesday, September 27th
Please call Courtney Landry if you have not received a call from her to schedule an interview with Fr. Paul on either Monday, October 24th or Tuesday, October 25th.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD Grades Pre K - 5 Wednesday, September 28th Grades 6 - 11 Sunday, October 2nd
Adult Faith Formation
Several weeks ago it was announced that the Woodworth Fire Department was coming to control burn our large lumber/brush pile. They attempted, but it was all just too wet. They will be trying again in the future.
Tuesday Evenings Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Presentation: 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Prior attendance is not a prerequisite.
Cumella Hall Improvements
Catholic Charismatic Conference
The inmates from the Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office have returned to refresh our parish hall with a new coat of paint throughout. They are also building an indoor closet which by its very nature will be climate controlled. This storage space has been needed for a long time.
Saturday, Oct. 1 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Maryhill Renewal Center, Pineville, LA. Open to men and women Cost $60 for singles and $100 for married couples and includes breakfast and lunch. 4
Sacraments of the Church Reconciliation/Confession 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes. Baptism Celebrated during any weekend Mass or on Sunday afternoons. Contact the church office. Holy Matrimony Contact the pastor at least six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls Please call the office when a parishioner is confined at home, is in the hospital, or placed in a nursing home or hospice. Holy Communion is brought weekly to all shut-ins. Mass of Christian Burial All arrangements should be made directly with the funeral home who will then contact the church.