Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 14 - March 15, 2015
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PARISH NEWS
LENTEN NEWS
FROM THE PASTOR
LENTEN REGULATIONS
In every preface to the Eucharistic Prayer, immediately before the Sanctus (Holy, Holy), the final word prayed is “acclaim”. The Webster Dictionary defines acclaim as “to praise (someone or something) in a very strong and enthusiastic way.” It comes from the Latin acclamare, literally, to shout at. Each time we pray these words at Mass let us be sure to acclaim the holiness, might, and power of our God.
The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. The obligation to abstain from meat binds Catholics 14 years of age and older. 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.
PRAYER GROUP
Monday - Thursday 7:00AM Wednesday - 6:00PM
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastoral Administrator
WAY OF THE CROSS (STATIONS)
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon
Fridays of Lent - 6:00PM
(318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Every Thursday Morning 9:00AM - In the Church
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152 or Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
EFT REMINDER Just a reminder that you can make your offerings through EFT, which is an Electronic Fund Transfer. Forms for this purpose are in the file pockets located at each Church entrance. You may then drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the office. Your stewardship offering can be made weekly or monthly and by using your checking account or a credit card.
JR. HIGH RALLY Saturday, March 28, 2015 6, 7, and 8th Grade 9:00AM—5:00PM OLPS Divine Providence Center Cost: $20/person ($25 after March 20th) Includes Lunch 318-445-6424 ext. 221 lnoel@diocesealex.org
PARISH OFFICES Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 - (318) 487-9894 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth PARISH STAFF
LENTEN DAILY MASS
LENTEN FISH FRY March 20th 5:00PM to 7:00PM - Cumella Hall $8.00 per plate If you’d like to help or have any questions, please call Buddy Bess at 318-451-1470
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 445-7554 - frplapalme@diocesealex.org
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
LENTEN FISH FRY Friday, March 20 @ 5:00PM to 7:00PM (see page 4)
LENTEN STUDY
LENTEN STUDY Tuesday, March 17 @ 6:00PM (Cumella Hall)
Every Tuesday Evening 6:00PM - In Cumella Hall Facilitated by Deacon Pat
WAY OF THE CROSS (STATIONS) Friday, March 20 @ 6:00PM
COMMUNAL PARISH PENANCE SERVICE
SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
Tuesday, March 31st - 6:00PM
Reconciliation/Confession 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes.
EASTER MEMORIAL FLOWER FUND
Baptism Celebrated during any weekend Mass or on Sunday afternoons. Contact the church office.
This fund enables us to decorate the Church during the Easter season. A listing of the donors and those to be remembered will be published in the April 11-12, 2015 bulletin. The suggested donation is $10. An envelope for this purpose is in your monthly packet, in the pews, 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 and the name(s) of the donor.
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.