Second Sunday of Easter/Sunday of Divine Mercy
April 2 - April 3, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
First Monday Supper
Confirmation
April 4, 2016 5:00PM to 7:00PM - $8 per plate Dine In or Take Out Menu: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes W/Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Salad & Bread
1st Monday Supper Desserts
9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436
Thank You
www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
First Communion Sunday, May 1, 2016 10:30AM Please note that this year we have 8 children who will be receiving First Communion. What a blessing for them and for our parish family. We invite you to express traditional southern hospitality to the numerous visitors and guests who will be attending.
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting Monday, April 4, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
Relay For Life Meeting th
Tuesday, April 5 6:00PM Cumella Hall Youth Center
Annual Diocesan Appeal
Cub Scout Pack 9323
Today is our parish’s 2016 Annual Diocesan Appeal in-pew weekend. In the past weeks you might have received a letter from Bishop Herzog asking for your support of the annual appeal. After the homily parishioners who have not yet pledged to the ADA will have an opportunity to join with Catholics throughout the Diocese of Alexandria to support the diocesan church.
Tuesday, April 5th 6:00PM - Cumella Hall For all boys in grades 1 - 5.
Religious Education Class Wednesday, April 6th Supper: 5:30PM Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Mass & Sanctuary Candle Intentions
First Communion Preparation Sunday, April 10 9:00AM to 10:00AM Cumella Hall Youth Center
Masses can 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.
Relay For Life
EFT Reminder
Next weekend a member of our parish family will be speaking at all the Masses concerning our involvement in the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life. They will also have luminaries to purchase and sign up sheets for those who are interested in participating or supporting this valuable outreach ministry.
Just a reminder that you can make your offerings through EFT, which is an Electronic Fund Transfer. You can fill out a form which is located in the file slots by the doors and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the office. You can make your offering weekly or monthly and by using your checking account or a credit card.
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Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday, April 10, 2016 6:00PM St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria Please keep Ashlyn Leleux, Tyler Roberts and Gabriella Roy in your prayers. Pat Brister, Bobbie & Marshall Long and Betty & Philip Morris for providing, cooking, serving, and cleaning up after the wonderful Easter breakfast last Sunday.
Beginning with the April 4th 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, please contact Kathy at the office.
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
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
FIRST MONDAY SUPPER Monday, April 4th (see back page) RELAY FOR LIFE & CUB SCOUT MEETING Tuesday, April 5th (see back page)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS Wednesday, April 6th (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 Easter/Sunday of Divine Mercy
Mass Intentions WEEK OF APRIL 2, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 4:00PM - Louis H. Marcotte, Laura Hollier, health and healing for Ottis Monroe
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 4:00PM - Louis H. Marcotte, Leo Ladner, health and healing for Ottis Monroe
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: C. Sayes Server: E. Loken
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - For our parish family
10:30AM - Laura Hollier months mind and Angie Roberts
Lector: J. Foote Server: M. Hawthorne
Lector: C. Coreil Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - Ralph Lyery and Angie Roberts
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: I. Antee
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, APRIL 11 7:00AM - Laura Hollier
MONDAY, APRIL 4 7:00AM - Laura Hollier
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 7:00AM - Andies Kelly
TUESDAY, APRIL 5 7:00AM - Philip & Mary Dino
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
April 2 - April 3, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 03/27/2016 Total # of envelopes 58 Avg. identifiable gift $ 111.00 Weekly Collection $ 8,868.00 EFT Collection $ 245.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Overage $ 5,197.00
Our Recently Deceased Ben Miller 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, Ottis Monroe, Donald Normand, Donna Pearson, Kelly Pias, Jimmy Price, Beverly Richey, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Ruth Valley
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note In today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles we hear it proclaimed that many “signs and wonders” were performed in public by Christ’s followers, a demonstration that produced two results. First, the people of Jerusalem outside the Christian community were awed by what the disciples were performing. And in the midst of all this amazement, many were being converted. Good stewards know of the evangelizing power emanating from their daily acts of love, compassion, mercy and generosity. They believe that if they stay focused on Christ each day, every act has the power to transform a broken world. What “signs and wonders” will we perform today?
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, 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
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 7:00AM - Nancy Weidner
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 7:00AM - Gloria Dupre
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 Gloria Dupre by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Conques 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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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: April 2 - Father Taylor Reynolds
Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux, Tyler Roberts, Gabriella Roy
April 3 - Father Chad Partain April 4 - Father Jose Robles
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco and John DeVille
April 5 - Father Edwin Rodriguez April 6 - Father James Roy
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.
April 7 - Father Craig Scott April 8 - Father Brian Seiler
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Second Sunday of Easter/Sunday of Divine Mercy
Mass Intentions WEEK OF APRIL 2, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 4:00PM - Louis H. Marcotte, Laura Hollier, health and healing for Ottis Monroe
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 4:00PM - Louis H. Marcotte, Leo Ladner, health and healing for Ottis Monroe
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: C. Sayes Server: E. Loken
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - For our parish family
10:30AM - Laura Hollier months mind and Angie Roberts
Lector: J. Foote Server: M. Hawthorne
Lector: C. Coreil Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - Ralph Lyery and Angie Roberts
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: I. Antee
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, APRIL 11 7:00AM - Laura Hollier
MONDAY, APRIL 4 7:00AM - Laura Hollier
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 7:00AM - Andies Kelly
TUESDAY, APRIL 5 7:00AM - Philip & Mary Dino
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
April 2 - April 3, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 03/27/2016 Total # of envelopes 58 Avg. identifiable gift $ 111.00 Weekly Collection $ 8,868.00 EFT Collection $ 245.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Overage $ 5,197.00
Our Recently Deceased Ben Miller 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, Ottis Monroe, Donald Normand, Donna Pearson, Kelly Pias, Jimmy Price, Beverly Richey, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Ruth Valley
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note In today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles we hear it proclaimed that many “signs and wonders” were performed in public by Christ’s followers, a demonstration that produced two results. First, the people of Jerusalem outside the Christian community were awed by what the disciples were performing. And in the midst of all this amazement, many were being converted. Good stewards know of the evangelizing power emanating from their daily acts of love, compassion, mercy and generosity. They believe that if they stay focused on Christ each day, every act has the power to transform a broken world. What “signs and wonders” will we perform today?
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, 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
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 7:00AM - Nancy Weidner
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 7:00AM - Gloria Dupre
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 Gloria Dupre by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Conques 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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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: April 2 - Father Taylor Reynolds
Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux, Tyler Roberts, Gabriella Roy
April 3 - Father Chad Partain April 4 - Father Jose Robles
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco and John DeVille
April 5 - Father Edwin Rodriguez April 6 - Father James Roy
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.
April 7 - Father Craig Scott April 8 - Father Brian Seiler
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Second Sunday of Easter/Sunday of Divine Mercy
April 2 - April 3, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
First Monday Supper
Confirmation
April 4, 2016 5:00PM to 7:00PM - $8 per plate Dine In or Take Out Menu: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes W/Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Salad & Bread
1st Monday Supper Desserts
9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436
Thank You
www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
First Communion Sunday, May 1, 2016 10:30AM Please note that this year we have 8 children who will be receiving First Communion. What a blessing for them and for our parish family. We invite you to express traditional southern hospitality to the numerous visitors and guests who will be attending.
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting Monday, April 4, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
Relay For Life Meeting th
Tuesday, April 5 6:00PM Cumella Hall Youth Center
Annual Diocesan Appeal
Cub Scout Pack 9323
Today is our parish’s 2016 Annual Diocesan Appeal in-pew weekend. In the past weeks you might have received a letter from Bishop Herzog asking for your support of the annual appeal. After the homily parishioners who have not yet pledged to the ADA will have an opportunity to join with Catholics throughout the Diocese of Alexandria to support the diocesan church.
Tuesday, April 5th 6:00PM - Cumella Hall For all boys in grades 1 - 5.
Religious Education Class Wednesday, April 6th Supper: 5:30PM Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Mass & Sanctuary Candle Intentions
First Communion Preparation Sunday, April 10 9:00AM to 10:00AM Cumella Hall Youth Center
Masses can 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.
Relay For Life
EFT Reminder
Next weekend a member of our parish family will be speaking at all the Masses concerning our involvement in the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life. They will also have luminaries to purchase and sign up sheets for those who are interested in participating or supporting this valuable outreach ministry.
Just a reminder that you can make your offerings through EFT, which is an Electronic Fund Transfer. You can fill out a form which is located in the file slots by the doors and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the office. You can make your offering weekly or monthly and by using your checking account or a credit card.
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Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday, April 10, 2016 6:00PM St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria Please keep Ashlyn Leleux, Tyler Roberts and Gabriella Roy in your prayers. Pat Brister, Bobbie & Marshall Long and Betty & Philip Morris for providing, cooking, serving, and cleaning up after the wonderful Easter breakfast last Sunday.
Beginning with the April 4th 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, please contact Kathy at the office.
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
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
FIRST MONDAY SUPPER Monday, April 4th (see back page) RELAY FOR LIFE & CUB SCOUT MEETING Tuesday, April 5th (see back page)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS Wednesday, April 6th (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.