The Baptism of the Lord
January 10 - January 11, 2015
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
CROSS CATHOLIC OUTREACH
WOODWORTH MARDI GRAS PARADE
Father Dennis Rausch of Cross Catholic Outreach will be visiting our parish next weekend and will speak at all the Masses on behalf of the poor in developing countries. This ministry was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
Mary, Mother of Jesus is participating in the Annual Woodworth Mardi Gras Parade on February 7, 2015. We need your support with ideas, volunteers, and throws. There is a box in the narthex if you would like to donate throws. If you or anyone you know have any ideas or would like to help please contact Diane Fuqua at 318442-9084 (after 5:00PM) or email her at dmfuquaandboys@gmail.com.
MASS & SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTIONS Requests are being accepted for Masses & Sanctuary Candles for 2015. Masses may be celebrated and candles memorialized for the living or the dead, in thanksgiving, for birthdays or anniversaries, or any other acceptable need. Please call the parish office.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS If you are celebrating a 25, 40, 50, 60 or more anniversary in 2014, we would like to honor you on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the 4:00PM 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.
SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE FELLOWSHIP Thank you to all who volunteered their time and participated in the Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship. It has been a great success! However, it is time to sign up again for the months of February, March, April and May. Please choose the date(s) you would like to serve as host or hostess and contact Bobbie Long at 318-442-3578
S.A.L.T. RETREATS
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PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastoral Administrator 2120 Coulee Crossing Road Woodworth, LA 71485 - (318) 445-7554 frplapalme@diocesealex.org
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Bookkeeper mmjwoodworth@att.net Priscilla Gadel, Director of Music priscilla.s@prodigy.net
(318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
WOODWORTH MARDI GRAS PARADE
Anyone wishing to join us to plan and execute social activities in our parish, please call Bobbie Long at 442-3578.
Registration is now open for the S.A.L.T. (Servants Actively Leading Teens) Retreat on February 14-15. The retreat will be held at Maryhill for students in grades 9-12. The cost is $87 per student. Please include payment (check to Sacred Heart Church) with your application. Forms are available online at www.diocesealex.org or call Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Pineville at 318-445-2497.
If you have any ideas or would like to volunteer please contact Diane Fuqua at 318-442-9084 (after 5:00PM) or email her at dmfuquaandboys@gmail.com
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
EFT REMINDER
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
Reconciliation/Confession 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes.
Just a reminder that you can make your offerings through EFT, which is an Electronic Fund Transfer. You can fill out a form which is located in the file slots by the doors and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the office. You can make your offering weekly or monthly and by using your checking account or a credit card.
FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE
WEEKLY PRAYER GROUP Every Wednesday Morning 9:00AM - Cumella Hall
February 7, 2015 at 1:00PM
SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
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.