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.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Mass Intentions WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2016
WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Catholic Home Missions Appeal
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 4:00PM - Marie H. Gauthier, Leo Ladner, health and healing for Ottis Monroe
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Laura Hollier, Henry & Della Kelly
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, MAY 1 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 8:00AM - Ed & Valorie Clayton
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: D. Bess Server: J. Loken
10:30AM - Angie Roberts, Paul Francis, Sr., Marie Louise Kavanagh, Kristi Mayfield
10:30AM - For our parish family Lector: D. Bordelon Server: C. Leleux
Lector: M. Duplechien & J. Landry Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - Ralph Lyery, Angie Roberts Lector: E. Lohman Server: V. Montalvo
5:30PM - For our parish family Lector: J. Antee Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, APRIL 25 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
MONDAY, MAY 2 7:00AM - Jeff & Bertha Johnson
TUESDAY, APRIL 26 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, MAY 3 7:00AM - Philip & Mary Dino
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 7:00AM - NO MASS
April 23 - April 24, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 04/17/2016 Total # of envelopes 53 Avg. identifiable gift $ 53.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,086.00 EFT Collection $ 170.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 660.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Audrey Ellington, Debbie Houpaugh, Jane Juneau, 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, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Gerri Deptula, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
In today’s Gospel we return to the Last Supper to hear Jesus’ new commandment to love one another. Good stewards, as the recipients of God’s unending love, take this commandment seriously. Though we are reminded of his love throughout the year, it is Jesus’ actions and words during the feast of Passover that show us the extent of his love and the way we too can live a life of stewardship: “… love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another” (John 13:34). Can we accept this commandment from Jesus? Are we able to embrace this kind of discipleship? Can we humbly offer ourselves in loving service to one another?
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
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 7:00AM - NO MASS
THURSDAY, MAY 5 7:00AM - Andies Kelly 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 Nancy Weidner by Ray & Barbara Reich 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
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: April 23 - Father Antonio Velez April 24 - Father Nino Viviano April 25 - Father Joseph Xavier April 26 - Father Kurian Zecharian April 27 - Father Anthony Aelavanthara
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 28 - Father Walter Ajaero April 29 - Father Stephen Brandow
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
Mass Intentions WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2016
WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Catholic Home Missions Appeal
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 4:00PM - Marie H. Gauthier, Leo Ladner, health and healing for Ottis Monroe
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Laura Hollier, Henry & Della Kelly
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, MAY 1 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 8:00AM - Ed & Valorie Clayton
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: D. Bess Server: J. Loken
10:30AM - Angie Roberts, Paul Francis, Sr., Marie Louise Kavanagh, Kristi Mayfield
10:30AM - For our parish family Lector: D. Bordelon Server: C. Leleux
Lector: M. Duplechien & J. Landry Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - Ralph Lyery, Angie Roberts Lector: E. Lohman Server: V. Montalvo
5:30PM - For our parish family Lector: J. Antee Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, APRIL 25 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
MONDAY, MAY 2 7:00AM - Jeff & Bertha Johnson
TUESDAY, APRIL 26 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, MAY 3 7:00AM - Philip & Mary Dino
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 7:00AM - NO MASS
April 23 - April 24, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 04/17/2016 Total # of envelopes 53 Avg. identifiable gift $ 53.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,086.00 EFT Collection $ 170.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 660.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Audrey Ellington, Debbie Houpaugh, Jane Juneau, 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, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Gerri Deptula, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
In today’s Gospel we return to the Last Supper to hear Jesus’ new commandment to love one another. Good stewards, as the recipients of God’s unending love, take this commandment seriously. Though we are reminded of his love throughout the year, it is Jesus’ actions and words during the feast of Passover that show us the extent of his love and the way we too can live a life of stewardship: “… love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another” (John 13:34). Can we accept this commandment from Jesus? Are we able to embrace this kind of discipleship? Can we humbly offer ourselves in loving service to one another?
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
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 7:00AM - NO MASS
THURSDAY, MAY 5 7:00AM - Andies Kelly 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 Nancy Weidner by Ray & Barbara Reich 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
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: April 23 - Father Antonio Velez April 24 - Father Nino Viviano April 25 - Father Joseph Xavier April 26 - Father Kurian Zecharian April 27 - Father Anthony Aelavanthara
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 28 - Father Walter Ajaero April 29 - Father Stephen Brandow
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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
th
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
4
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.