Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 12 - March 13, 2016
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
PARISH NEWS
LENT 2016
From The Pastor
Lenten Abstinence
Even though the rectory is not located on church property, you should feel welcome to stop by whenever the garage door is open. In this way you’ll know I’m home and available to meet with you. The address is 2120 Coulee Crossing
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Daily Mass Monday through Thursday 7:00AM Tuesday - 6:00PM
www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
Monday, March 14, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
PARISH STAFF
Way of the Cross
Religious Education Class
Fridays - 6:00PM
th
Wednesday, March 16 Supper: 5:30PM - Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Palm Sunday Masses Sunday, March 20th The 4:00PM and 10:30AM Masses will begin in Cumella Hall. After the blessing of the palms, we will process into the Church.
Altar Server Meeting th
Wednesday, March 16 7:00PM - In the Church Current altar servers and anyone over the age of 9 interested in being a server are asked to attend.
Parish Penance Service Monday, March 21, 2016 6:00PM Three priests will be available for individual confessions.
Youth Easter Egg & Holy Water Project Sunday, March 20th - 8:00AM Come join us for Mass and breakfast then we will fill the Easter eggs for the MMJ Easter Egg hunt that will take place on Easter Sunday . We will also label and fill bottles with holy water that will later be blessed. Grades 2 through 12 are invited to attend and as always, feel free to bring a friend.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper Thursday, March 24th - 6:00PM
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament
Annual Diocesan Appeal Just as we are one in the Body of Christ, w must remember that we are one with other parishes in our Diocese. Once a year, each of us is asked to make a commitment to support the work of our Diocesan programs and ministries that provide services that no one parish could provide on its own. Next weekend, in every parish throughout the Diocese of Alexandria, Catholics who have not done so already, will be asked to support the 2016 Annual Diocesan Appeal. Please experience the joy of giving and join us as we work to continue God’s work of spirituality, formation and education by contributing to the ADA.
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
Religious Education (CCD) Wednesday, March 16th (see back page)
Altar Server Meeting
Wednesday, March 16th (see back page)
Thursday, March 24th - 7:00PM-10:00PM
Way Of The Cross
Good Friday
Friday, March 18th (see back page)
Friday, March 25th 3:00PM - Way of the Cross 6:00PM - Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
Sacraments of the Church
Easter Memorial Flower Fund 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. 4
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
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.
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF MARCH 12, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF MARCH 19, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 4:00PM - Louis H. Marcotte
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 4:00PM - Laura Hollier, Louis H. Marcotte
Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Loken
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - For our parish family
10:30AM - John Thomisee
Lector: J. Foote Server: C. Leleux
Lector: J. Louviere Server: B. Coreil
5:30PM - Ralph Lyery
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: V. Montalvo
Lector: E. Lohman Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, MARCH 14 7:00AM - Laura Hollier
MONDAY, MARCH 21 7:00AM - Laura Hollier
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 7:00AM - Nola Chapman 6:00PM - For our parish family
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 7:00AM - Jack & Laura Little 6:00PM - For our parish family Lector: TBD
Lector: TBD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 7:00AM - Henry & Della Kelly
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 7:00AM - For our parish family
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 6:00PM - Mass of the Lord’s Supper FRIDAY, MARCH 25 3:00PM - Way of the Cross 6:00PM - Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
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.
March 12 - March 13, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 03/06/2016 Total # of envelopes 48 Avg. identifiable gift $ 100.00 Weekly Collection $ 4,656.99 EFT Collection $ 170.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Overage $ 910.99
Our Recently Deceased Leo Ladner Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, John Carter, Gerri Deptula, Mary Lou Grayson, Debbie Houpaugh, 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 Strong words come from Saint Paul in today’s second reading. He reveals in no uncertain terms that life in Christ is our goal. Everything else, he maintains, is “rubbish.” Junk. Trash. Garbage. Is that true? Is everything else “rubbish” compared to deepening our relationship with the Lord? What about putting recreational activities ahead of attending Mass? Or preferring uninterrupted hours playing the latest video games or watching TV to spending time in a bible study group, choir practice or serving in a soup kitchen? Or keeping late hours at work over sharing the gospel with friends and neighbors? To what extent do we exercise stewardship over our relationship with Christ?
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson 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
Daily Prayer For Priests
Our First Eucharist Candidates Ben Blanchard, Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are: March 12 - Father Luke Melcher
2
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week
March 13 - Father Angelo Messina
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.
March 14 - Father Jack Michalchuk
Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux and Gabrielle Roy Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco and John DeVille
March 15 - Father Kenneth Michiels March 16 - Father Bruce Miller
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.
March 17 - Father Charles Morgan March 18 - Father Chris Nayak
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Fifth Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF MARCH 12, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF MARCH 19, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 4:00PM - Louis H. Marcotte
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 4:00PM - Laura Hollier, Louis H. Marcotte
Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Loken
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - For our parish family
10:30AM - John Thomisee
Lector: J. Foote Server: C. Leleux
Lector: J. Louviere Server: B. Coreil
5:30PM - Ralph Lyery
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: V. Montalvo
Lector: E. Lohman Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, MARCH 14 7:00AM - Laura Hollier
MONDAY, MARCH 21 7:00AM - Laura Hollier
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 7:00AM - Nola Chapman 6:00PM - For our parish family
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 7:00AM - Jack & Laura Little 6:00PM - For our parish family Lector: TBD
Lector: TBD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 7:00AM - Henry & Della Kelly
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 7:00AM - For our parish family
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 6:00PM - Mass of the Lord’s Supper FRIDAY, MARCH 25 3:00PM - Way of the Cross 6:00PM - Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
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.
March 12 - March 13, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 03/06/2016 Total # of envelopes 48 Avg. identifiable gift $ 100.00 Weekly Collection $ 4,656.99 EFT Collection $ 170.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Overage $ 910.99
Our Recently Deceased Leo Ladner Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, John Carter, Gerri Deptula, Mary Lou Grayson, Debbie Houpaugh, 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 Strong words come from Saint Paul in today’s second reading. He reveals in no uncertain terms that life in Christ is our goal. Everything else, he maintains, is “rubbish.” Junk. Trash. Garbage. Is that true? Is everything else “rubbish” compared to deepening our relationship with the Lord? What about putting recreational activities ahead of attending Mass? Or preferring uninterrupted hours playing the latest video games or watching TV to spending time in a bible study group, choir practice or serving in a soup kitchen? Or keeping late hours at work over sharing the gospel with friends and neighbors? To what extent do we exercise stewardship over our relationship with Christ?
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson 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
Daily Prayer For Priests
Our First Eucharist Candidates Ben Blanchard, Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are: March 12 - Father Luke Melcher
2
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week
March 13 - Father Angelo Messina
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.
March 14 - Father Jack Michalchuk
Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux and Gabrielle Roy Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco and John DeVille
March 15 - Father Kenneth Michiels March 16 - Father Bruce Miller
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.
March 17 - Father Charles Morgan March 18 - Father Chris Nayak
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Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 12 - March 13, 2016
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
PARISH NEWS
LENT 2016
From The Pastor
Lenten Abstinence
Even though the rectory is not located on church property, you should feel welcome to stop by whenever the garage door is open. In this way you’ll know I’m home and available to meet with you. The address is 2120 Coulee Crossing
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Daily Mass Monday through Thursday 7:00AM Tuesday - 6:00PM
www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
Monday, March 14, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
PARISH STAFF
Way of the Cross
Religious Education Class
Fridays - 6:00PM
th
Wednesday, March 16 Supper: 5:30PM - Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Palm Sunday Masses Sunday, March 20th The 4:00PM and 10:30AM Masses will begin in Cumella Hall. After the blessing of the palms, we will process into the Church.
Altar Server Meeting th
Wednesday, March 16 7:00PM - In the Church Current altar servers and anyone over the age of 9 interested in being a server are asked to attend.
Parish Penance Service Monday, March 21, 2016 6:00PM Three priests will be available for individual confessions.
Youth Easter Egg & Holy Water Project Sunday, March 20th - 8:00AM Come join us for Mass and breakfast then we will fill the Easter eggs for the MMJ Easter Egg hunt that will take place on Easter Sunday . We will also label and fill bottles with holy water that will later be blessed. Grades 2 through 12 are invited to attend and as always, feel free to bring a friend.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper Thursday, March 24th - 6:00PM
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament
Annual Diocesan Appeal Just as we are one in the Body of Christ, w must remember that we are one with other parishes in our Diocese. Once a year, each of us is asked to make a commitment to support the work of our Diocesan programs and ministries that provide services that no one parish could provide on its own. Next weekend, in every parish throughout the Diocese of Alexandria, Catholics who have not done so already, will be asked to support the 2016 Annual Diocesan Appeal. Please experience the joy of giving and join us as we work to continue God’s work of spirituality, formation and education by contributing to the ADA.
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
Religious Education (CCD) Wednesday, March 16th (see back page)
Altar Server Meeting
Wednesday, March 16th (see back page)
Thursday, March 24th - 7:00PM-10:00PM
Way Of The Cross
Good Friday
Friday, March 18th (see back page)
Friday, March 25th 3:00PM - Way of the Cross 6:00PM - Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
Sacraments of the Church
Easter Memorial Flower Fund 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. 4
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
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.