Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 5 - March 6, 2016
PARISH NEWS
LENT 2016
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Mass & Sanctuary Candle Intentions
Monday, March 7, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
The season of Lent is a blessed time for Masses to 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.
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Tuesday, March 8th 6:00PM - Cumella Hall For all boys in grades 1 - 5.
Daily Mass
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM 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
Monday through Thursday 7:00AM Tuesday - 6:00PM
Religious Education Class Wednesday, March 9th Supper: 5:30PM Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Way of the Cross
PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
Fridays - 6:00PM
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Annual Diocesan Appeal
Friday Lenten Fish Fry
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
Abraham was prepared to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. St. Paul reminds us that God Himself “did not spare His own Son.” Jesus’ death was God’s greatest gift to us. He gave his only Son so we may have eternal life! Are my gifts to the Lord—of my resources, of my time, of myself— also sacrificial? Do I gratefully and generously share with my parish, the community and the Universal Church? Your support of the 2016 Annual Diocesan Appeal is a grateful response to God’s greatest gift to us.
5:00PM - 7:00PM $8.00 per plate - Dine In or Take Out
Parish Penance Service Monday, March 21, 2016 6:00PM Three priests will be available for individual confessions.
Additional Collection “The Catholic Relief Services Collection serves Jesus in the victims of human trafficking, in those who suffer from unjust laws, and in those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. Through your support, you help Jesus in disguise.
Spring Forward 1 Hour Sunday, March 13th - 2:00AM
Youth Foot Party Saturday, March 12, 2:00PM - 4:00PM Cumella Hall Youth Center Come join us for a fun filled afternoon of games, activities, and talks that are all about feet, with a surprise twist! Be sure to come ready to take off your shoes! All ages 2nd through 12th grades are invited, so bring a friend! 4
(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
Easter Memorial Flower Fund
Tuesday, March 8th (see back page)
This fund enables us to decorate the Church during the Ester season. The donors and those to be remembered will be listed in the April 2-3, 2016 bulletin. The suggested donation is $10. An envelope for this purpose is in the pews, your monthly packet, or one of your own. Don’t forget to include on the envelope the name(s) of your loved one(s) to be remembered/honored.
Religious Education (CCD) Class Wednesday, March 9th (see back page)
Way Of The Cross & Lenten Fish Fry Friday, March 11th (see back page)
Lenten Music
Sacraments of the Church
In striving for full active participation, following is the Responsorial Psalm for all sung Masses.
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.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF MARCH 5, 2016
WEEK OF MARCH 12, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Catholic Relief Services
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, MARCH 5 4:00PM - Louis H. Marcotte
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 4:00PM - Louis H. Marcotte, Laura Hollier
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: D. Bess Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - John Thomisee
10:30AM - For our young people
Lector: J. Louviere Server: B. Coreil
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: E. Lohman Server: I. Antee
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, MARCH 7 7:00AM - For our parish family
MONDAY, MARCH 14 7:00AM - Laura Hollier
TUESDAY, MARCH 8 7:00AM - Ed & Valorie Clayton 6:00PM - For our parish family
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 7:00AM - Nola Chapman 6:00PM - For our parish family Lector: TBD
Lector: TBD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 7:00AM - Voorhies P. Gauthier
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 7:00AM - For our parish family 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 For the repose of the souls of our deceased parishioners and benefactors. 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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March 5 - March 6, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 02/28/2016 Total # of envelopes 55 Avg. identifiable gift $ 60.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,404.00 EFT Collection $ 275.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 237.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, John Carter, Gerri Deptula, Mary Lou Grayson, 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, Kelly Pias, Jimmy Price, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Ruth Valley
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Today we hear one of the most beloved stories in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son. Reconciliation is a prominent theme. Seeing the younger son returning to him, the son who left the family and squandered his inheritance, the compassionate father runs to embrace him. Jesus offers us a vision of a loving God who is merciful and forgiving, welcoming us back when we remorsefully return to him. When was a time that I left God’s presence through my own sinfulness? Did I humbly and sorrowfully repent of my actions? How am I using this time of Lent to humbly atone for my sins? Will I eagerly celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation in the next few weeks to experience God’s loving embrace and forgiveness?
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 Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Michael Smilie Our First Eucharist Candidates Ben Blanchard, Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
Daily Prayer For Priests 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 and Gabrielle Roy
March 5 - Father Felix Kumai March 6 - Father Paul Kunnumpuram March 7 - Father Silverino Kwebuza March 8 - Father Martin Laird March 9 - Father Paul LaPalme March 10 - Father Ron Mathews March 11 - Father Dale Meade
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco and 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
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF MARCH 5, 2016
WEEK OF MARCH 12, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Catholic Relief Services
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, MARCH 5 4:00PM - Louis H. Marcotte
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 4:00PM - Louis H. Marcotte, Laura Hollier
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: D. Bess Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - John Thomisee
10:30AM - For our young people
Lector: J. Louviere Server: B. Coreil
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: E. Lohman Server: I. Antee
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, MARCH 7 7:00AM - For our parish family
MONDAY, MARCH 14 7:00AM - Laura Hollier
TUESDAY, MARCH 8 7:00AM - Ed & Valorie Clayton 6:00PM - For our parish family
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 7:00AM - Nola Chapman 6:00PM - For our parish family Lector: TBD
Lector: TBD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 7:00AM - Voorhies P. Gauthier
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 7:00AM - For our parish family 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 For the repose of the souls of our deceased parishioners and benefactors. 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
March 5 - March 6, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 02/28/2016 Total # of envelopes 55 Avg. identifiable gift $ 60.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,404.00 EFT Collection $ 275.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 237.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, John Carter, Gerri Deptula, Mary Lou Grayson, 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, Kelly Pias, Jimmy Price, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Ruth Valley
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Today we hear one of the most beloved stories in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son. Reconciliation is a prominent theme. Seeing the younger son returning to him, the son who left the family and squandered his inheritance, the compassionate father runs to embrace him. Jesus offers us a vision of a loving God who is merciful and forgiving, welcoming us back when we remorsefully return to him. When was a time that I left God’s presence through my own sinfulness? Did I humbly and sorrowfully repent of my actions? How am I using this time of Lent to humbly atone for my sins? Will I eagerly celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation in the next few weeks to experience God’s loving embrace and forgiveness?
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 Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Michael Smilie Our First Eucharist Candidates Ben Blanchard, Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
Daily Prayer For Priests 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 and Gabrielle Roy
March 5 - Father Felix Kumai March 6 - Father Paul Kunnumpuram March 7 - Father Silverino Kwebuza March 8 - Father Martin Laird March 9 - Father Paul LaPalme March 10 - Father Ron Mathews March 11 - Father Dale Meade
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco and 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
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 5 - March 6, 2016
PARISH NEWS
LENT 2016
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Mass & Sanctuary Candle Intentions
Monday, March 7, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
The season of Lent is a blessed time for Masses to 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.
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Tuesday, March 8th 6:00PM - Cumella Hall For all boys in grades 1 - 5.
Daily Mass
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM 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
Monday through Thursday 7:00AM Tuesday - 6:00PM
Religious Education Class Wednesday, March 9th Supper: 5:30PM Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Way of the Cross
PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
Fridays - 6:00PM
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Annual Diocesan Appeal
Friday Lenten Fish Fry
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
Abraham was prepared to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. St. Paul reminds us that God Himself “did not spare His own Son.” Jesus’ death was God’s greatest gift to us. He gave his only Son so we may have eternal life! Are my gifts to the Lord—of my resources, of my time, of myself— also sacrificial? Do I gratefully and generously share with my parish, the community and the Universal Church? Your support of the 2016 Annual Diocesan Appeal is a grateful response to God’s greatest gift to us.
5:00PM - 7:00PM $8.00 per plate - Dine In or Take Out
Parish Penance Service Monday, March 21, 2016 6:00PM Three priests will be available for individual confessions.
Additional Collection “The Catholic Relief Services Collection serves Jesus in the victims of human trafficking, in those who suffer from unjust laws, and in those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. Through your support, you help Jesus in disguise.
Spring Forward 1 Hour Sunday, March 13th - 2:00AM
Youth Foot Party Saturday, March 12, 2:00PM - 4:00PM Cumella Hall Youth Center Come join us for a fun filled afternoon of games, activities, and talks that are all about feet, with a surprise twist! Be sure to come ready to take off your shoes! All ages 2nd through 12th grades are invited, so bring a friend! 4
(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
Easter Memorial Flower Fund
Tuesday, March 8th (see back page)
This fund enables us to decorate the Church during the Ester season. The donors and those to be remembered will be listed in the April 2-3, 2016 bulletin. The suggested donation is $10. An envelope for this purpose is in the pews, your monthly packet, or one of your own. Don’t forget to include on the envelope the name(s) of your loved one(s) to be remembered/honored.
Religious Education (CCD) Class Wednesday, March 9th (see back page)
Way Of The Cross & Lenten Fish Fry Friday, March 11th (see back page)
Lenten Music
Sacraments of the Church
In striving for full active participation, following is the Responsorial Psalm for all sung Masses.
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.