Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 31 - February 1, 2015
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
FIRST MONDAY SUPPER
WOODWORTH MARDI GRAS PARADE
February 2, 2015 5:00PM to 7:00PM—Cumella Hall $7 per plate Dine In or Take Out Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Seasoned Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole & Bread
Mary, Mother of Jesus will be participating in the Annual Woodworth Mardi Gras Parade on February 7, 2015. We need ideas, volunteers, and throws. There is a box in the narthex if you would like to donate throws. If you have any ideas or would like to help please contact Diane Fuqua at 318-442-9084 (after 5:00PM) or email her at dmfuquaandboys@gmail.com.
THANK YOU… Cross Catholic Outreach wishes thanks us for the welcome extended to Father Dennis Rausch on his recent visit to our parish. On behalf of the poorest of the poor, they thank us for having shared in their lives. May our Lord continue to bless us for your love and support.
`tÜç? `Éà{xÜ Éy ]xáâá Vtà{ÉÄ|v V{âÜv{ PARISH OFFICES Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 12:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 - (318) 487-9894 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth PARISH STAFF
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS We will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Marshall & Bobbie Long and the 25th anniversary of Kevin & Pam Switzer at the 4:00PM Mass next Saturday, February 7th.
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastoral Administrator 2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 445-7554 - frplapalme@diocesealex.org
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
MASS & SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTIONS
MARDI GRAS POT LUCK DINNER
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.
We will be hosting a Mardi Gras Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Cumella Hall immediately following the 4:00PM Mass. The meat and desserts will be provided. Please sign up on the sheet, on the bulletin board, in the Narthex and bring a side dish (vegetable, salad, starch). Hope to see everyone there.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY February 11, 2015 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
NORFOLK ISLAND PINE TREES FOR SALE The trees that graced our sanctuary and narthex during the Advent and Christmas Seasons are now available for purchase. Please call Kathy at the Parish Office if you are interested. The cost is $10 each.
CHURCH WILL BE OPEN The Church will now be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00AM until 1:00PM. Please feel free to visit during this time.
EFT REMINDER Just a reminder that you can make your offerings through EFT, which is an Electronic Fund Transfer. Forms for this purpose are in the file pockets located at each Church entrance. You may then drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the office. Your stewardship offering can be made weekly or monthly and by using your checking account or a credit card.
SPECIAL COLLECTION Next weekend, we will be taking up a special collection for our diocesan newspaper, The Church Today. The Church Today is published by the Diocese of Alexandria and is mailed free to any Catholic household in the diocese who wishes to receive it. Thank you for your support.
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Bookkeeper mmjwoodworth@att.net
Priscilla Gadel, Director of Music priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist Matt Brundrett, Youth Minister Matt.brundrett@gmail.com - (225) 274-5196
Katie Upton, Youth Minister katie.gralapp@gmail.com - (318) 308-9991
FIRST MONDAY SUPPER Monday, February 2nd (see page 4) WOODWORTH MARDI GRAS PARADE Saturday, February 7th (see page 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.
MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF JANUARY 31, 2015 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 4:00PM - Roy Deville Lector: G. Patty
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: G. Delaney
10:30AM - Jack Ellington
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 7, 2015 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH SPECIAL COLLECTION: THE CHURCH TODAY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 4:00PM - For all Married Couples Lector: M. Leleux
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 8:00AM - Jack Ellington Lector: D. Bess
10:30AM - Ed Carroll
Lector: C. Coreil
Lector: C. Coreil
5:30PM - For the People
5:30PM - For the People
Lector: M. Leleux
Lector: A. Massey
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 7:00AM - Ruth Gabour
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 7:00AM - Family of C. G. Normand, Sr.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 7:00AM - Family of C. G. Normand, Sr.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 7:00AM - Eddie Madden
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 7:00AM - Anna Miller
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 7:00AM - Jacquelyn Brown FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 NO MASS
SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK In loving memory of Sandy Maltese by her family If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please call the office at 318487-9894 or email mmjwoodworth@att.net. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 7:00AM - Eugene F. LaPalme 91st birthday remembrance FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 NO MASS
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 Ms Mary Girard, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427.
January 31 - February 1, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 01/25/2015 Weekly Collection Weekly Goal
$ $
3,208.00 3,916.00
Shortage Goal for January (4 wks) Received for January Short For January
$ $ $ $
708.00 15,664.00 14,238.00 1,426.00
Building Fund
$
897.22
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
STEWARDSHIP NOTE Moses told the people, “The Lord will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own kinsmen.” God still provides among His people the gifts and talents necessary to continue the work of His Church. What gifts are yours to share?
DONATIONS In memory of Jack Ellington: Annonymous, Mel & Ethel, Phillip & Betty Morris, Mike & Elaine Pharis, David & Debra Panfili, Mar Trischler. In memory of Ed Carroll: Phillip & Betty Morris.
OUR RECENTLY DECEASED... Bernice Moore OUR SICK… Lovie Bennett, Richard Bushnell, Jeanette Clark, Gabrele Dupont, Amanda Durand, Danny Keely, Richard Kelly, Ralph Lampert, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, Susan McKinney, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Huey Ponthieux, Angie Roberts, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Melissa Thompson, Vivian Tumminello, Julius Walker OUR RECOVERING... Rhonda Bolen, Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Carson Glascock, Charie Hakeman, Terry Kohler, Mary Mayeux, Philip Paige, Donna Pearson, Harold Roshto OUR SHUT-INS, AND HOMEBOUND... Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Karen Guidry, Daphne Land, Ray Reich, Nell Rice, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young OUR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS... Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux 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.
OF COUNSEL TO THE PASTOR Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long Finance Council Trustees: Pat Brister & Gary Delaney Brenda Benoit, Marshall Long, Dr. Bernard Patty, Chuck Reich
We would also like to include the names of any active duty military for whom you would like us to pray. If you know any nursing home residents for whom you would like us to pray, please inform Kathy of their names.
MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF JANUARY 31, 2015 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 4:00PM - Roy Deville Lector: G. Patty
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: G. Delaney
10:30AM - Jack Ellington
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 7, 2015 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH SPECIAL COLLECTION: THE CHURCH TODAY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 4:00PM - For all Married Couples Lector: M. Leleux
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 8:00AM - Jack Ellington Lector: D. Bess
10:30AM - Ed Carroll
Lector: C. Coreil
Lector: C. Coreil
5:30PM - For the People
5:30PM - For the People
Lector: M. Leleux
Lector: A. Massey
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 7:00AM - Ruth Gabour
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 7:00AM - Family of C. G. Normand, Sr.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 7:00AM - Family of C. G. Normand, Sr.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 7:00AM - Eddie Madden
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 7:00AM - Anna Miller
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 7:00AM - Jacquelyn Brown FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 NO MASS
SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK In loving memory of Sandy Maltese by her family If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please call the office at 318487-9894 or email mmjwoodworth@att.net. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 7:00AM - Eugene F. LaPalme 91st birthday remembrance FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 NO MASS
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 Ms Mary Girard, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427.
January 31 - February 1, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 01/25/2015 Weekly Collection Weekly Goal
$ $
3,208.00 3,916.00
Shortage Goal for January (4 wks) Received for January Short For January
$ $ $ $
708.00 15,664.00 14,238.00 1,426.00
Building Fund
$
897.22
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
STEWARDSHIP NOTE Moses told the people, “The Lord will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own kinsmen.” God still provides among His people the gifts and talents necessary to continue the work of His Church. What gifts are yours to share?
DONATIONS In memory of Jack Ellington: Annonymous, Mel & Ethel, Phillip & Betty Morris, Mike & Elaine Pharis, David & Debra Panfili, Mar Trischler. In memory of Ed Carroll: Phillip & Betty Morris.
OUR RECENTLY DECEASED... Bernice Moore OUR SICK… Lovie Bennett, Richard Bushnell, Jeanette Clark, Gabrele Dupont, Amanda Durand, Danny Keely, Richard Kelly, Ralph Lampert, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, Susan McKinney, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Huey Ponthieux, Angie Roberts, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Melissa Thompson, Vivian Tumminello, Julius Walker OUR RECOVERING... Rhonda Bolen, Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Carson Glascock, Charie Hakeman, Terry Kohler, Mary Mayeux, Philip Paige, Donna Pearson, Harold Roshto OUR SHUT-INS, AND HOMEBOUND... Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Karen Guidry, Daphne Land, Ray Reich, Nell Rice, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young OUR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS... Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux 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.
OF COUNSEL TO THE PASTOR Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long Finance Council Trustees: Pat Brister & Gary Delaney Brenda Benoit, Marshall Long, Dr. Bernard Patty, Chuck Reich
We would also like to include the names of any active duty military for whom you would like us to pray. If you know any nursing home residents for whom you would like us to pray, please inform Kathy of their names.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 31 - February 1, 2015
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
FIRST MONDAY SUPPER
WOODWORTH MARDI GRAS PARADE
February 2, 2015 5:00PM to 7:00PM—Cumella Hall $7 per plate Dine In or Take Out Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Seasoned Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole & Bread
Mary, Mother of Jesus will be participating in the Annual Woodworth Mardi Gras Parade on February 7, 2015. We need ideas, volunteers, and throws. There is a box in the narthex if you would like to donate throws. If you have any ideas or would like to help please contact Diane Fuqua at 318-442-9084 (after 5:00PM) or email her at dmfuquaandboys@gmail.com.
THANK YOU… Cross Catholic Outreach wishes thanks us for the welcome extended to Father Dennis Rausch on his recent visit to our parish. On behalf of the poorest of the poor, they thank us for having shared in their lives. May our Lord continue to bless us for your love and support.
`tÜç? `Éà{xÜ Éy ]xáâá Vtà{ÉÄ|v V{âÜv{ PARISH OFFICES Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 12:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 - (318) 487-9894 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth PARISH STAFF
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS We will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Marshall & Bobbie Long and the 25th anniversary of Kevin & Pam Switzer at the 4:00PM Mass next Saturday, February 7th.
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastoral Administrator 2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 445-7554 - frplapalme@diocesealex.org
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
MASS & SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTIONS
MARDI GRAS POT LUCK DINNER
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.
We will be hosting a Mardi Gras Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Cumella Hall immediately following the 4:00PM Mass. The meat and desserts will be provided. Please sign up on the sheet, on the bulletin board, in the Narthex and bring a side dish (vegetable, salad, starch). Hope to see everyone there.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY February 11, 2015 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
NORFOLK ISLAND PINE TREES FOR SALE The trees that graced our sanctuary and narthex during the Advent and Christmas Seasons are now available for purchase. Please call Kathy at the Parish Office if you are interested. The cost is $10 each.
CHURCH WILL BE OPEN The Church will now be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00AM until 1:00PM. Please feel free to visit during this time.
EFT REMINDER Just a reminder that you can make your offerings through EFT, which is an Electronic Fund Transfer. Forms for this purpose are in the file pockets located at each Church entrance. You may then drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the office. Your stewardship offering can be made weekly or monthly and by using your checking account or a credit card.
SPECIAL COLLECTION Next weekend, we will be taking up a special collection for our diocesan newspaper, The Church Today. The Church Today is published by the Diocese of Alexandria and is mailed free to any Catholic household in the diocese who wishes to receive it. Thank you for your support.
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Bookkeeper mmjwoodworth@att.net
Priscilla Gadel, Director of Music priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist Matt Brundrett, Youth Minister Matt.brundrett@gmail.com - (225) 274-5196
Katie Upton, Youth Minister katie.gralapp@gmail.com - (318) 308-9991
FIRST MONDAY SUPPER Monday, February 2nd (see page 4) WOODWORTH MARDI GRAS PARADE Saturday, February 7th (see page 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.