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
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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.
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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.