Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 30 - January 31, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
From The Pastor
Wedding Anniversary Mass
Our First Monday Suppers began as a fundraiser to assist in paying the loan acquired to purchase 5+ acres of land adjacent to our church. That loan was paid off in September 2014. These suppers have continued as both a fundraiser and community builder. However, after almost 3 years, the committed group of parishioners who have prepared, cooked, served, and cleaned-up after these suppers are in need of our help and support. I know you join me in wanting these meals to continue. An important meeting will be held on this Monday, February 1 at 6:00PM in Cumella Hall. We need your help!!
If you are celebrated a 25, 40, 50, 60 or more anniversary in 2015, we would like to honor you on Saturday, February 13, 2016 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.
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship Thanks to those who prepare and serve “coffee and…” on Sundays following the 8:00AM Mass. This ministry provides our parish with a time of good food and fellowship. Sign up sheets are now available for February, March, April and May. If you would like to help, please contact Mrs. Bobbie Long at (318) 442-3578.
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting Monday, February 1, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
LENT 2016
Blessing of the Throats
Lenten Fast and Abstinence
The feast of St. Blaise, occurs on Tuesday, February 3. Therefore, a general blessing of throats will be offered as the final blessing at all masses this weekend. Individual blessings will be offered on the feast day itself.
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics who are eighteen (18) years of age but not yet fiftynine (59) years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed Lenten penitential practices.
Liturgical Ministries’ Meeting Wednesday, February 3 Lectors: 6:00PM Ministers of Holy Communion: 6:45PM These meetings are for all current ministers and anyone interested in joining either of these ministries. Please contact Fr. Paul if you’re unable to be present.
Altar Server Meeting
Ash Wednesday
Saturday, February 6th 9:00AM - Church Current altar servers and anyone over the age of 9 interested in becoming a server are welcome.
February 10, 2016 Masses - 7:00AM & 6:00PM
Thank You
Monday through Thursday 7:00AM Tuesday - 6:00PM
Daily Mass
Betty Morris, Courtney Landry and Kathy Rachall for all the hard work they did on the parish directory to help make it a reality. The directory should be ready for distribution by early spring.
Way of the Cross Fridays - 6:00PM 4
PARISH STAFF Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
(318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
First Monday Supper Meeting Monday, February 1st (see back page)
Liturgical Ministries’ Meeting Wednesday, February 3rd (see back page)
Altar Server Meeting
Saturday, February 6th (see back page) 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.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: The Church Today
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 4:00PM - Christine LaPalme
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 4:00PM - Kristi Mayfield
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: S. Cranford Server: T. Foshee
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 8:00AM - Gloria Dupre
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 8:00AM - Eugene F. LaPalme in remembrance of his 92nd birthday
Lector: D. Bess Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: E. Loken
10:30AM - Camille Smith
10:30AM - Becky Williams
Lector: J. Louviere Server: B. Coreil
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: C. Leleux
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: I. Antee
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 7:00AM - For the unborn
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 7:00AM - For those on death row
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 7:00AM - For the aged and infirmed
January 30 - January 31, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 01/24/2016 Total # of envelopes 52 Avg. identifiable gift $ 64.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,025.00 EFT Collection $ 650.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 241.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Richard Campbell, Louise Gagnard, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Leo Ladner, Evelyn Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Vernon Mathews, Mary Mayeaux, John McClure, Charles & Judy Medica, Donna Pearson, Jimmy Price, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Vivian Tumminello
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Joseph & Irene Thompson, Sarah Waits
Stewardship Note Today’s reading from the Gospel of Luke offers us the first words of Jesus as he begins his public ministry. The words reflect his understanding of his Spirit-anointed mission. His words are his “Mission Statement.” Good stewards rejoice in being followers of Jesus. They realize that Jesus’ commission is their commission as well. They embrace it and adopt it as their own. We, too, have “glad tidings” to bring to a suffering world. This year, how will we fulfill Christ’s commission in the world in which he has placed us, using the gifts he has entrusted to us?
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, 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, Michael Smilie
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. 6:00PM -
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 7:00AM - For the terminally ill
Lector: TBD Server: S. Landry
Our First Eucharist Candidates Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 7:00AM - Anna Miller
Daily Prayer For Priests
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.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of C. E. Reich 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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Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux, Kelsi Mahfouz, Gabrielle Roy
A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are:
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco & John DeVille
January 30 - Father Antonio Velez January 31 - Father Nino Viviano February 1 - Bishop Ronald Herzog February 2 - Father Joseph Xavier February 3 - Father Kurian Zecharian February 4 - Father Anthony Aelavanthara February 5 - Father Walter Ajaero
If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, please contact Kathy at the Church office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose. 3
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: The Church Today
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 4:00PM - Christine LaPalme
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 4:00PM - Kristi Mayfield
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: S. Cranford Server: T. Foshee
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 8:00AM - Gloria Dupre
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 8:00AM - Eugene F. LaPalme in remembrance of his 92nd birthday
Lector: D. Bess Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: E. Loken
10:30AM - Camille Smith
10:30AM - Becky Williams
Lector: J. Louviere Server: B. Coreil
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: C. Leleux
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: I. Antee
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 7:00AM - For the unborn
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 7:00AM - For those on death row
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 7:00AM - For the aged and infirmed
January 30 - January 31, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 01/24/2016 Total # of envelopes 52 Avg. identifiable gift $ 64.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,025.00 EFT Collection $ 650.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 241.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Richard Campbell, Louise Gagnard, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Leo Ladner, Evelyn Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Vernon Mathews, Mary Mayeaux, John McClure, Charles & Judy Medica, Donna Pearson, Jimmy Price, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Vivian Tumminello
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Joseph & Irene Thompson, Sarah Waits
Stewardship Note Today’s reading from the Gospel of Luke offers us the first words of Jesus as he begins his public ministry. The words reflect his understanding of his Spirit-anointed mission. His words are his “Mission Statement.” Good stewards rejoice in being followers of Jesus. They realize that Jesus’ commission is their commission as well. They embrace it and adopt it as their own. We, too, have “glad tidings” to bring to a suffering world. This year, how will we fulfill Christ’s commission in the world in which he has placed us, using the gifts he has entrusted to us?
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, 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, Michael Smilie
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. 6:00PM -
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 7:00AM - For the terminally ill
Lector: TBD Server: S. Landry
Our First Eucharist Candidates Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 7:00AM - Anna Miller
Daily Prayer For Priests
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.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of C. E. Reich 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.
2
Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux, Kelsi Mahfouz, Gabrielle Roy
A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are:
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco & John DeVille
January 30 - Father Antonio Velez January 31 - Father Nino Viviano February 1 - Bishop Ronald Herzog February 2 - Father Joseph Xavier February 3 - Father Kurian Zecharian February 4 - Father Anthony Aelavanthara February 5 - Father Walter Ajaero
If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, please contact Kathy at the Church office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose. 3
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 30 - January 31, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
From The Pastor
Wedding Anniversary Mass
Our First Monday Suppers began as a fundraiser to assist in paying the loan acquired to purchase 5+ acres of land adjacent to our church. That loan was paid off in September 2014. These suppers have continued as both a fundraiser and community builder. However, after almost 3 years, the committed group of parishioners who have prepared, cooked, served, and cleaned-up after these suppers are in need of our help and support. I know you join me in wanting these meals to continue. An important meeting will be held on this Monday, February 1 at 6:00PM in Cumella Hall. We need your help!!
If you are celebrated a 25, 40, 50, 60 or more anniversary in 2015, we would like to honor you on Saturday, February 13, 2016 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.
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship Thanks to those who prepare and serve “coffee and…” on Sundays following the 8:00AM Mass. This ministry provides our parish with a time of good food and fellowship. Sign up sheets are now available for February, March, April and May. If you would like to help, please contact Mrs. Bobbie Long at (318) 442-3578.
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting Monday, February 1, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
LENT 2016
Blessing of the Throats
Lenten Fast and Abstinence
The feast of St. Blaise, occurs on Tuesday, February 3. Therefore, a general blessing of throats will be offered as the final blessing at all masses this weekend. Individual blessings will be offered on the feast day itself.
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics who are eighteen (18) years of age but not yet fiftynine (59) years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed Lenten penitential practices.
Liturgical Ministries’ Meeting Wednesday, February 3 Lectors: 6:00PM Ministers of Holy Communion: 6:45PM These meetings are for all current ministers and anyone interested in joining either of these ministries. Please contact Fr. Paul if you’re unable to be present.
Altar Server Meeting
Ash Wednesday
Saturday, February 6th 9:00AM - Church Current altar servers and anyone over the age of 9 interested in becoming a server are welcome.
February 10, 2016 Masses - 7:00AM & 6:00PM
Thank You
Monday through Thursday 7:00AM Tuesday - 6:00PM
Daily Mass
Betty Morris, Courtney Landry and Kathy Rachall for all the hard work they did on the parish directory to help make it a reality. The directory should be ready for distribution by early spring.
Way of the Cross Fridays - 6:00PM 4
PARISH STAFF Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
(318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
First Monday Supper Meeting Monday, February 1st (see back page)
Liturgical Ministries’ Meeting Wednesday, February 3rd (see back page)
Altar Server Meeting
Saturday, February 6th (see back page) 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.