Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 14 - February 15, 2015
PARISH NEWS
LENTEN NEWS
FIRST COMMUNION MEETING
LENTEN REGULATIONS
Wednesday, February 25 6:30PM - in the Church
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.
This meeting is for all parents/guardians whose children are entering the 2nd grade in September with an expecting to receive their first Communion at Mary, Mother of Jesus Church in 2016 and/or children who are going into the 1st grade in September with an expectation of receiving their first Communion in 2017.
MARDI GRAS PARADE We are happy to announce that our parish’s Mardi Gras float won 3rd place. Thanks to all who donated items or helped decorate, especially Diane Fuqua, TLC (town liaison committee) chair, and Buddy Bess for the use of his boat for our float.
THANK YOU Sayes Office Supply generously donated a copy machine for our music ministry. It has already proven beneficial in giving us last minute copies.
WEEKLY PRAYER GROUP
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
Every Thursday Morning 9:00AM - Cumella Hall
WAY OF THE CROSS (STATIONS)
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Fridays of Lent - 6:00PM
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152 or Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
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.
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.
`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
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 16th @ 6:00PM ( Cumella Hall) ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday, February 18th (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.