The Ascension of the Lord
May 7 - May 8, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS Relay For Life Thank you to all those who participated in the recent American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Over 50 parishioners turned out to work and walk. A profit of $1,792.00 was realized to advance the fight against cancer.
Thank You Larry and Linda Amberg and Bobbie Long for hosting our First Communion reception. And to Laura Callico and Regina Normand for providing desserts to sell at the 1st Monday Supper.
Mass & Sanctuary Candle Intentions
Congratulations First Communion Class 2016 Ben Blanchard
Isabel Martinez
Michael Duplechien
Josue Martinez
Jackson Landry
Lily Ogaard
Tristan Mahfouz
Breanne Williams
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.
Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship Our Sunday morning coffee fellowship will be suspended for the months of June, July and August. It will resume in September .
Adult Confirmation Sunday, May 15 - 2:30PM 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.
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 PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
(318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic (318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
WISHING ALL OUR MOTHERS A HAPPY AND BLESSED DAY!!! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION Forms Located In The Narthex OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED May 9th - 13th
Vacation Bible School July 11th - July 15th Drop Off Starts: 7:30AM Start Time: 8:30AM - 12:00AM Registration forms are located in the narthex.
Office Closing The parish office will be closed May 9th - 13th.
Save The Date
Parish Directory
Sunday, June 12th - 11:30AM 2nd annual family fun day picnic More details to follow
Can be picked up at the office during regular office hours. 4
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.