Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 23 - April 24, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
MMJ Directories
The Ascension of the Lord
The directories are to be shipped out on April 20th. We need volunteers to hand them out after each weekend Mass. Please contact the office to volunteer. If you did not have your portrait taken, but would like to receive a directory, we will have a limited number for purchase at $5.00 each. Please call the office to purchase one.
In most dioceses in the United States, including our own, this feast is moved annually to last Sunday of Easter. This year it falls on May 8th.
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
PreK - 12th Grade
PARISH STAFF
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Save The Date
Wednesday, April 27 Supper: 5:30PM Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Sunday, June 12th - 11:30AM 2nd annual family fun day picnic More details to follow
Relay For Life Friday, April 29th - 6:00PM to 2:00AM Holy Savior Menard High School Please come out and enjoy the fun and entertainment and support the MMJ team.
First Monday Supper May 2, 2016 5:00PM to 7:00PM - $8 per plate Dine In or Take Out Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Seasoned Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole & Bread
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
Adult Confirmation
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Sunday, May 15 - 11:00AM St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Do you want to be confirmed? * Are you over the age of 18? * If married, validly married? Bishop Herzog will administer the Sacrament to adults throughout our diocese. All candidates must register with the Cathedral by Monday May 9th, accompanied with a recent copy of their baptism certificate.
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 CLASS Wednesday, April 27th (see back page)
Catholic Home Missions Appeal
RELAY FOR LIFE Friday, April 29th (see back page)
Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 9:00AM
This weekend, a special collection for Catholic Home Missions will be taken in our parish. The Appeal primarily supports home mission dioceses, (Diocese of Alexandria is considered a home mission) throughout the U. S. and its territories. It focuses on evangelization activities, religious education, ministry training for priests, deacons, religious sisters and brothers, and laypeople and support of poor parishes across the country. Thank you for your support.
First Communion
Mass & Sanctuary Candle Intentions
Sunday, May 1, 2016 - 10:30AM Please note that this year we have 8 children who will be receiving their 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.
Masses can be celebrated and candles memorialized for the living or the dead, in thanksgiving, for birthdays, anniversaries, prayers answered, or any other acceptable and appropriate need or reason. Although Masses are always “free�, a monetary donation is customary. Please call the parish office.
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Monday, May 2nd 6:00PM - Youth Center For all boys in grades 1 - 5.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD First Communion Rehearsal
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Sunday, May 1st (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.