Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 7 - February 8, 2015
PARISH NEWS
LENTEN NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS
LENTEN REGULATIONS
Marshall & Bobbie Long (50) and Kevin & Pam Switzer (25) who will be renewing their marriage vows this Saturday at the 4:00PM Mass.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. This means that we do not eat meat and we have only one full meal. The other Fridays of the season of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. The obligation to abstain from meat binds Catholics 14 years of age and older. The obligation to fast, limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals in the course of the day, binds Catholics from the age of 18 to 59. Those who are younger or older may freely embrace these disciplines. But Lenten disciplines should never endanger your health. It is obvious that abstaining from meat is meaningless for vegetarians, who must choose some other form of abstinence. It is equally obvious that replacing meat with a gourmet seafood meal is not in keeping with the spirit of Lent.
YOUTH MINISTRY OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 8th - Cumella Hall Following the 10:30AM Mass We invite all youth ages 8 - 18, their parents, and anyone who would like to minister to and with the youth of our parish.
MARDI GRAS POT LUCK DINNER Saturday, February 14th 5:00PM - Cumella Hall 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 Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152 or Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
THE CHURCH TODAY This weekend, we will be taking up a special collection for our diocesan newspaper - The Church Today. Every month, this newspaper is mailed FREE to any Catholic household in the diocese, who wishes to receive it. All donations to this special collection will go directly to the Church Today to help defray the cost of printing and mailing. Please be generous today and support our diocesan newspaper.
CHURCH IS OPEN The Church is now open Monday through Thursday from 8:00AM until 1:00PM. Please feel free to visit during this time.
ASH WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 18, 2015 7:00AM - Mass with imposition of ashes 6:00PM - Mass with imposition of ashes
LENTEN DAILY MASS Monday - Thursday 7:00AM Wednesday - 6:00PM
WAY OF THE CROSS (STATIONS)
`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 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
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
YOUTH MINISTRY OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 8th (see page 4) MARDI GRAS POT LUCK DINNER Saturday, February 14th (see page 4)
Fridays of Lent - 6:00PM
LENTEN RETREAT Crossroads Catholic Conference March 6-8, 2015 Maryhill Renewal Center Cost: $65/person ($10 discount available until February 9) Theme is “I Thirst” Featuring Chad Judice, Paul Hood and Kelly Pease Lombardi For more information, call 1-866-447-7088 ext. 221 or go to youngadults@diocesealex.org or www.diocesealex.org/crossroadsconference.
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 FEBRUARY 7, 2015 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH ADD’L COLLECTION: THE CHURCH TODAY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 4:00PM - All Married Couples Lector: M. Leleux
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 8:00AM - Jack Ellington Lector: D. Bess
10:30AM - Ed Carroll Lector: C. Coreil
5:30PM - For the People
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14, 2015 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 4:00PM - Roy Deville Lector: A. Duos
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 8:00AM - Jack Ellington Lector: T. Ogaard
10:30AM - Ed Carroll Month’s Mind Mass Lector: J. Louviere
5:30PM - For the People
Lector: A. Massey
Lector: M. Scalfano
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 7:00AM - Family of C. G. Normand, Sr.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 7:00AM - Family of C. G. Normand, Sr.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 7:00AM - Anna Miller
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. 6:00PM - Bernice Moore
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 7:00AM - Eugene F. LaPalme 91st birthday remembrance FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 NO MASS
SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK In loving memory of Anna Miller 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 19 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 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.
February 7 - February 8, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 02/01/2015
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
Weekly Collection Weekly Goal
$ $
3,477.00 3,916.00
Shortage Goal for February (4 wks) Received for February Still Needed For February
$ $ $ $
439.00 15,664.00 3,477.00 12,187.00
Building Fund
$
519.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
STEWARDSHIP NOTE “Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed…He told them, ‘Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.’” (Mark 1:35, 38) In today’s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship. Jesus gives His time to do all that God wishes - healing the sick and preaching. Yet, Jesus also makes time to be alone in prayer. It is through prayer, spending time with God, that we find the strength to do what God wishes us to do. Be sure to find time every day to be with God.
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.
2015 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL This weekend, the Diocese of Alexandria begins its 2015 Annual Diocesan Appeal. This is an opportunity for us to unite with all Catholics in the Diocese and the universal church to share our blessings and to show our concern for one another. The ADA lets us act together as a family and to support programs and services no single individual or parish can offer alone. Your gift is very important, regardless of size, and is vital to the success of the Appeal. Every registered household in the diocese will receive a letter and brochure from Bishop Herzog. Please take time to prayerfully consider what you are able to give in support of our diocesan Church.
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 FEBRUARY 7, 2015 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH ADD’L COLLECTION: THE CHURCH TODAY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 4:00PM - All Married Couples Lector: M. Leleux
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 8:00AM - Jack Ellington Lector: D. Bess
10:30AM - Ed Carroll Lector: C. Coreil
5:30PM - For the People
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14, 2015 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 4:00PM - Roy Deville Lector: A. Duos
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 8:00AM - Jack Ellington Lector: T. Ogaard
10:30AM - Ed Carroll Month’s Mind Mass Lector: J. Louviere
5:30PM - For the People
Lector: A. Massey
Lector: M. Scalfano
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 7:00AM - Family of C. G. Normand, Sr.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 7:00AM - Family of C. G. Normand, Sr.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 7:00AM - Anna Miller
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. 6:00PM - Bernice Moore
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 7:00AM - Eugene F. LaPalme 91st birthday remembrance FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 NO MASS
SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK In loving memory of Anna Miller 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 19 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 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.
February 7 - February 8, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 02/01/2015
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
Weekly Collection Weekly Goal
$ $
3,477.00 3,916.00
Shortage Goal for February (4 wks) Received for February Still Needed For February
$ $ $ $
439.00 15,664.00 3,477.00 12,187.00
Building Fund
$
519.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
STEWARDSHIP NOTE “Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed…He told them, ‘Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.’” (Mark 1:35, 38) In today’s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship. Jesus gives His time to do all that God wishes - healing the sick and preaching. Yet, Jesus also makes time to be alone in prayer. It is through prayer, spending time with God, that we find the strength to do what God wishes us to do. Be sure to find time every day to be with God.
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.
2015 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL This weekend, the Diocese of Alexandria begins its 2015 Annual Diocesan Appeal. This is an opportunity for us to unite with all Catholics in the Diocese and the universal church to share our blessings and to show our concern for one another. The ADA lets us act together as a family and to support programs and services no single individual or parish can offer alone. Your gift is very important, regardless of size, and is vital to the success of the Appeal. Every registered household in the diocese will receive a letter and brochure from Bishop Herzog. Please take time to prayerfully consider what you are able to give in support of our diocesan Church.
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.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 7 - February 8, 2015
PARISH NEWS
LENTEN NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS
LENTEN REGULATIONS
Marshall & Bobbie Long (50) and Kevin & Pam Switzer (25) who will be renewing their marriage vows this Saturday at the 4:00PM Mass.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. This means that we do not eat meat and we have only one full meal. The other Fridays of the season of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. The obligation to abstain from meat binds Catholics 14 years of age and older. The obligation to fast, limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals in the course of the day, binds Catholics from the age of 18 to 59. Those who are younger or older may freely embrace these disciplines. But Lenten disciplines should never endanger your health. It is obvious that abstaining from meat is meaningless for vegetarians, who must choose some other form of abstinence. It is equally obvious that replacing meat with a gourmet seafood meal is not in keeping with the spirit of Lent.
YOUTH MINISTRY OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 8th - Cumella Hall Following the 10:30AM Mass We invite all youth ages 8 - 18, their parents, and anyone who would like to minister to and with the youth of our parish.
MARDI GRAS POT LUCK DINNER Saturday, February 14th 5:00PM - Cumella Hall 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 Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152 or Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
THE CHURCH TODAY This weekend, we will be taking up a special collection for our diocesan newspaper - The Church Today. Every month, this newspaper is mailed FREE to any Catholic household in the diocese, who wishes to receive it. All donations to this special collection will go directly to the Church Today to help defray the cost of printing and mailing. Please be generous today and support our diocesan newspaper.
CHURCH IS OPEN The Church is now open Monday through Thursday from 8:00AM until 1:00PM. Please feel free to visit during this time.
ASH WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 18, 2015 7:00AM - Mass with imposition of ashes 6:00PM - Mass with imposition of ashes
LENTEN DAILY MASS Monday - Thursday 7:00AM Wednesday - 6:00PM
WAY OF THE CROSS (STATIONS)
`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 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
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
YOUTH MINISTRY OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 8th (see page 4) MARDI GRAS POT LUCK DINNER Saturday, February 14th (see page 4)
Fridays of Lent - 6:00PM
LENTEN RETREAT Crossroads Catholic Conference March 6-8, 2015 Maryhill Renewal Center Cost: $65/person ($10 discount available until February 9) Theme is “I Thirst” Featuring Chad Judice, Paul Hood and Kelly Pease Lombardi For more information, call 1-866-447-7088 ext. 221 or go to youngadults@diocesealex.org or www.diocesealex.org/crossroadsconference.
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.