Second Sunday of Lent
February 20 - February 21, 2016
PARISH NEWS
LENT 2016
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Daily Mass
Monday, February 22, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
Monday through Thursday 7:00AM Tuesday - 6:00PM
Cub Scout Pack 9323
Way of the Cross
rd
Tuesday, February 23 6:00PM - Cumella Hall For all boys in grades 1 - 5.
Fridays - 6:00PM
Friday Lenten Fish Fry
Relay For Life Meeting
5:00PM - 7:00PM $8.00 per plate - Dine In or Take Out
Tuesday, February 23rd 6:30PM in Cumella Hall - Youth Center The American Cancer Society sponsors an annual fundraiser: “Relay for Life”. This year it will be held on Friday, April 29th. Most of us have been affected by this disease. This year our parish is sponsoring a team to participate in the relay. Please join us at this planning meeting.
There are more than 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. How do we count the “forty days” of Lent? Do we count Sundays? Yes, we “count” the Sundays! These days and their accompanying readings are vitally important to our understanding and celebration of the season of Lent. There is an ancient practice of not fasting on Sundays and solemnities (Tertullian; canon 1251). First, the Sacred Triduum is not part of Lent. Lent ends on Holy Thursday afternoon. (In fact, Holy Week is not a full “week” at all.) Second, Ash Wednesday and the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday that follow it are traditionally called the “Porch of Lent.” The readings on these four days are training us to enter into the penitential season of Lent. They provide lessons on how to better pray, fast, and give alms. While Lent runs from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, this method of counting will make obvious the traditional “forty days.” Lent is a preparation for Easter – both for the Elect, who are preparing for the sacraments of initiation, and for the faithful, through reminders of their own baptism and through penitential practices.
Religious Education Class th
Wednesday, February 24 Supper: 5:30PM Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Annual Diocesan Appeal Jesus didn’t do it alone. He called disciples to assist him in his mission. Jesus challenged and supported his disciples - at times gently chiding them, or reaching out a hand to help, and at times demanding a lot from them. Our Lord walks with us but he also challenges us to be good disciples by supporting the universal Church. Do we ask ourselves are we imitators of Christ y giving freely of ourselves - our time, talent and financial resources? Are our gifts to our parish acceptable? Are our gifts to the local Church through the Annual Diocesan Appeal acceptable?
FROM THE PASTOR
1st Monday Supper Desserts
The fire suppression system, required by code, for the hall kitchen stove is obsolete. Since it cannot be upgraded, it needs to be replaced so that we can continue to use our stove. The total cost of the upgrade is $2,455. Thanks to the Men of MMJ, it will be paid for from a portion of the proceeds of our Lenten Fish Fry.
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Beginning with the April 4 Monday night supper, we are asking for volunteers to provide desserts (either home baked or store bought) to be sold along with the meal. If you are interested in helping with this please contact Kathy at the church office. 4
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 PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic (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
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Meeting Tuesday, February 23rd (see back page)
Relay For Life Meeting
Tuesday, February 23rd (see back page)
Religious Education (CCD) Classes Wednesday, February 24th (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.
Second Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 4:00PM - Roy DeVille
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 4:00PM - World Peace
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
Lector: C. Sayes Server: E. Loken
Lector: G. Delaney Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - For our young people
10:30AM - Camille Smith
Lector: J. Antee Server: I. Antee
Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: J. Louviere Server: C. Leleux
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: V. Montalvo
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7:00AM - Peggy Lynch
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 7:00AM - Christine LaPalme
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield 6:00PM - For our parish family
TUESDAY, MARCH 1 7:00AM - Roger Talbot 6:00PM - For our parish family
February 20 - February 21, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 02/14/2016 Total # of envelopes 50 Avg. identifiable gift $ 64.00 Weekly Collection $ 2,484.00 EFT Collection $ 1,155.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 277.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, John Carter, Geri Deptula, Louise Gagnard, Mary Lou Grayson, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Leo Ladner, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay Eilene Long, Richie Long, Vernon Mathews, Mary Mayeaux, John McClure, Charles & Judy Medica, Donald Normand, Donna Pearson, Jimmy Price, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Ruth Valley
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Stewardship Note In today’s second reading we learn that one of Saint Paul’s principles of Christian living is to watch and imitate other followers of Christ. There is a pattern for Christian living that Saint Paul wants others to discover and then imitate. This pattern includes a life of prayer, selflessness, sacrifice, and caring for others, including our family of faith. Good stewards choose their friends wisely. They cultivate friendships with other Christian stewards, spend time with them, observe how they live, ask questions about their faith and learn from them. Who are your friends? Are they good stewards of their faith?
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Dot Cassell, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Brandon Parish, Beverly Richey, Rickey Sayes, Sarah Waits 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
Lector: TBD
Lector: TBD
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 7:00AM - Georgette Jean
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 7:00AM - Delores Lowe in remembrance of her birthday
Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Michael Smilie
THURSDAY, MARCH 3 7:00AM - Glenn Guillory
Our First Eucharist Candidates Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
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 Camille Smith by her grandchildren 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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A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are:
Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux, Kelsi Mahfouz, Gabrielle Roy
February 20 - Father Robert Garrione February 21 - Father William Gearheard February 22 - Father Joseph Desimone February 23 - Father Jason Gootee February 24 - Father Rick Gremillion February 25 - Father Joseph Hasiber February 26 - Msgr. Ronald Hoppe
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco & John DeVille 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
Second Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 4:00PM - Roy DeVille
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 4:00PM - World Peace
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
Lector: C. Sayes Server: E. Loken
Lector: G. Delaney Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - For our young people
10:30AM - Camille Smith
Lector: J. Antee Server: I. Antee
Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: J. Louviere Server: C. Leleux
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: V. Montalvo
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7:00AM - Peggy Lynch
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 7:00AM - Christine LaPalme
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield 6:00PM - For our parish family
TUESDAY, MARCH 1 7:00AM - Roger Talbot 6:00PM - For our parish family
February 20 - February 21, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 02/14/2016 Total # of envelopes 50 Avg. identifiable gift $ 64.00 Weekly Collection $ 2,484.00 EFT Collection $ 1,155.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 277.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, John Carter, Geri Deptula, Louise Gagnard, Mary Lou Grayson, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Leo Ladner, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay Eilene Long, Richie Long, Vernon Mathews, Mary Mayeaux, John McClure, Charles & Judy Medica, Donald Normand, Donna Pearson, Jimmy Price, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Ruth Valley
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Stewardship Note In today’s second reading we learn that one of Saint Paul’s principles of Christian living is to watch and imitate other followers of Christ. There is a pattern for Christian living that Saint Paul wants others to discover and then imitate. This pattern includes a life of prayer, selflessness, sacrifice, and caring for others, including our family of faith. Good stewards choose their friends wisely. They cultivate friendships with other Christian stewards, spend time with them, observe how they live, ask questions about their faith and learn from them. Who are your friends? Are they good stewards of their faith?
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Dot Cassell, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Brandon Parish, Beverly Richey, Rickey Sayes, Sarah Waits 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
Lector: TBD
Lector: TBD
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 7:00AM - Georgette Jean
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 7:00AM - Delores Lowe in remembrance of her birthday
Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Michael Smilie
THURSDAY, MARCH 3 7:00AM - Glenn Guillory
Our First Eucharist Candidates Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
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 Camille Smith by her grandchildren 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
A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are:
Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux, Kelsi Mahfouz, Gabrielle Roy
February 20 - Father Robert Garrione February 21 - Father William Gearheard February 22 - Father Joseph Desimone February 23 - Father Jason Gootee February 24 - Father Rick Gremillion February 25 - Father Joseph Hasiber February 26 - Msgr. Ronald Hoppe
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco & John DeVille 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
Second Sunday of Lent
February 20 - February 21, 2016
PARISH NEWS
LENT 2016
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Daily Mass
Monday, February 22, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
Monday through Thursday 7:00AM Tuesday - 6:00PM
Cub Scout Pack 9323
Way of the Cross
rd
Tuesday, February 23 6:00PM - Cumella Hall For all boys in grades 1 - 5.
Fridays - 6:00PM
Friday Lenten Fish Fry
Relay For Life Meeting
5:00PM - 7:00PM $8.00 per plate - Dine In or Take Out
Tuesday, February 23rd 6:30PM in Cumella Hall - Youth Center The American Cancer Society sponsors an annual fundraiser: “Relay for Life”. This year it will be held on Friday, April 29th. Most of us have been affected by this disease. This year our parish is sponsoring a team to participate in the relay. Please join us at this planning meeting.
There are more than 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. How do we count the “forty days” of Lent? Do we count Sundays? Yes, we “count” the Sundays! These days and their accompanying readings are vitally important to our understanding and celebration of the season of Lent. There is an ancient practice of not fasting on Sundays and solemnities (Tertullian; canon 1251). First, the Sacred Triduum is not part of Lent. Lent ends on Holy Thursday afternoon. (In fact, Holy Week is not a full “week” at all.) Second, Ash Wednesday and the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday that follow it are traditionally called the “Porch of Lent.” The readings on these four days are training us to enter into the penitential season of Lent. They provide lessons on how to better pray, fast, and give alms. While Lent runs from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, this method of counting will make obvious the traditional “forty days.” Lent is a preparation for Easter – both for the Elect, who are preparing for the sacraments of initiation, and for the faithful, through reminders of their own baptism and through penitential practices.
Religious Education Class th
Wednesday, February 24 Supper: 5:30PM Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Annual Diocesan Appeal Jesus didn’t do it alone. He called disciples to assist him in his mission. Jesus challenged and supported his disciples - at times gently chiding them, or reaching out a hand to help, and at times demanding a lot from them. Our Lord walks with us but he also challenges us to be good disciples by supporting the universal Church. Do we ask ourselves are we imitators of Christ y giving freely of ourselves - our time, talent and financial resources? Are our gifts to our parish acceptable? Are our gifts to the local Church through the Annual Diocesan Appeal acceptable?
FROM THE PASTOR
1st Monday Supper Desserts
The fire suppression system, required by code, for the hall kitchen stove is obsolete. Since it cannot be upgraded, it needs to be replaced so that we can continue to use our stove. The total cost of the upgrade is $2,455. Thanks to the Men of MMJ, it will be paid for from a portion of the proceeds of our Lenten Fish Fry.
th
Beginning with the April 4 Monday night supper, we are asking for volunteers to provide desserts (either home baked or store bought) to be sold along with the meal. If you are interested in helping with this please contact Kathy at the church office. 4
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 PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic (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
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Meeting Tuesday, February 23rd (see back page)
Relay For Life Meeting
Tuesday, February 23rd (see back page)
Religious Education (CCD) Classes Wednesday, February 24th (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.