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.
The Ascension of the Lord
Mass Intentions WEEK OF MAY 7, 2016
WEEK OF MAY 14, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Catholic Communication Cmpgn.
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, MAY 7 4:00PM - All Mothers living and deceased
SATURDAY, MAY 14 4:00PM - Alexandra Coleman, Laura Hollier, Eugene H. LaPalme 54th anniv.; health & healing for C. L. Ellington
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, MAY 8 8:00AM - All Mothers living and deceased
SUNDAY, MAY 15 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
Lector: G. Delaney Server: E. Loken
Lector: C. Sayes Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - All Mothers living and deceased Lector: J. Foote Server: L. Leleux
10:30AM - Paul Francis Kavanagh, Sr., Mary Louise Kavanagh, health & healing for D. Ellington
5:30PM - All Mothers living and deceased Lector: J. Montalvo Server: A. Choate
Lector: C. Coreil Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, MAY 9 7:00AM - NO MASS
5:30PM - For our parish family Lector: M. Scalfano Server: V. Montalvo
TUESDAY, MAY 10 7:00AM - NO MASS
MONDAY, MAY 16 7:00AM - Mary Mrozinski
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, MAY 17 7:00AM - Ben Miller
THURSDAY, MAY 12 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
May 7 - May 8, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 05/01/2016 Total # of envelopes 59 Avg. identifiable gift $ 61.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,884.00 EFT Collection $ 250.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Overage $ 218.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Billy Craft, 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, Beverly Richey, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Audrey Ellington, Terry Kohler, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Stewardship Note Today we celebrate the feast of the Ascension of our Lord, a feast which, in part, celebrates the confidence he placed in his close followers to continue his ministry. In the Gospel reading Jesus reminds his followers of the purpose of his mission, and commissions them to continue his work by proclaiming his word and by living courageously that which they preached. He also promises them the Holy Spirit who he said would strengthen them for the task ahead. As stewards of Jesus’ life and ministry, a good question for us to reflect on this week might be this: Has Christ’s confidence in the quality of our own witness been well placed?
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 18 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. THURSDAY, MAY 19 7:00AM - World Peace
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
All Mothers Living and Deceased 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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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:
Of Counsel to the Pastor Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Marshall Long
May 7 - Father Wade Decoste May 8 - Father Dwight Dejesus May 9 - Father Blake Deshautelle May 10 - Father Peter Faulk May 11 - Father James Ferguson May 12 - Father Agnel Figredo May 13 - Father George Krosfield
Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
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 3
The Ascension of the Lord
Mass Intentions WEEK OF MAY 7, 2016
WEEK OF MAY 14, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Catholic Communication Cmpgn.
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, MAY 7 4:00PM - All Mothers living and deceased
SATURDAY, MAY 14 4:00PM - Alexandra Coleman, Laura Hollier, Eugene H. LaPalme 54th anniv.; health & healing for C. L. Ellington
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, MAY 8 8:00AM - All Mothers living and deceased
SUNDAY, MAY 15 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
Lector: G. Delaney Server: E. Loken
Lector: C. Sayes Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - All Mothers living and deceased Lector: J. Foote Server: L. Leleux
10:30AM - Paul Francis Kavanagh, Sr., Mary Louise Kavanagh, health & healing for D. Ellington
5:30PM - All Mothers living and deceased Lector: J. Montalvo Server: A. Choate
Lector: C. Coreil Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, MAY 9 7:00AM - NO MASS
5:30PM - For our parish family Lector: M. Scalfano Server: V. Montalvo
TUESDAY, MAY 10 7:00AM - NO MASS
MONDAY, MAY 16 7:00AM - Mary Mrozinski
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, MAY 17 7:00AM - Ben Miller
THURSDAY, MAY 12 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
May 7 - May 8, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 05/01/2016 Total # of envelopes 59 Avg. identifiable gift $ 61.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,884.00 EFT Collection $ 250.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Overage $ 218.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Billy Craft, 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, Beverly Richey, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Audrey Ellington, Terry Kohler, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Stewardship Note Today we celebrate the feast of the Ascension of our Lord, a feast which, in part, celebrates the confidence he placed in his close followers to continue his ministry. In the Gospel reading Jesus reminds his followers of the purpose of his mission, and commissions them to continue his work by proclaiming his word and by living courageously that which they preached. He also promises them the Holy Spirit who he said would strengthen them for the task ahead. As stewards of Jesus’ life and ministry, a good question for us to reflect on this week might be this: Has Christ’s confidence in the quality of our own witness been well placed?
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 18 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. THURSDAY, MAY 19 7:00AM - World Peace
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
All Mothers Living and Deceased 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.
2
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:
Of Counsel to the Pastor Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Marshall Long
May 7 - Father Wade Decoste May 8 - Father Dwight Dejesus May 9 - Father Blake Deshautelle May 10 - Father Peter Faulk May 11 - Father James Ferguson May 12 - Father Agnel Figredo May 13 - Father George Krosfield
Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
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 3
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.