Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church 9323 Highway 165 South, Woodworth, Louisiana
Rev. John Pardue, Pastor
Church Mailing Address: P. O. Box 408
2120 Coulee Crossing, Woodworth, LA
Office Hours: TWTh 8:00-noon (318) 487-9894 or 767-6508 Secretary/Bookkeeper: Kathy Rachall, mmjwoodworth@att.net Cantor/Music Director: Priscilla Gadel, priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Rev. Blake Deshautelle, In Residence Mailing Address: P.O. Box 408, Woodworth, LA 71485 Telephone: (318) 445-7554 frjpardue@parish.diocesealex.org
Seventh Sunday of Easter, May12, 2013
CALENDAR Saturday, May 11 4:00 pm Mass - Mrs. L. J. Rolfes + Sunday, May 12 7:30 am - Rosary 8:00 am Mass - Betty Ruth Mathews + 5:30 pm Mass - For the People Monday, May 13 No Mass Tuesday, May 14 7:00 am Mass - Joseph T. A. Busch + Wednesday, May 15 7:00 am Mass - Marcelle P. Busch + Thursday, May 16 7:00 am Mass - Carl Bess, Jr. + 5:30 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, May 17 7:00 am Mass - William W. Floyd, Sr. + Saturday, May 18 4:00 pm Mass - William W. Floyd, Jr. + Sunday, May 19 7:30 am - Rosary 8:00 am Mass - Mrs. L. J. Rolfes + 5:30 pm Mass - For the People Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Murriel H. Jones, Sr.
Dear Parishioners, I am a visually oriented person. What I see, is more important to me than what I hear. Or at least, I tend to observe reality more through my vision than my hearing. We appreciate our fellow human beings for many reasons, and sometimes, we place physical attraction at a premium. But have you ever noticed that sometimes we meet someone who is physically very beautiful, but emotionally, mentally and spiritually they are downright ugly. Then they are not quite so gorgeous. The world can be a place that gives priority to the body over the soul. And make no mistake, the human body can be very beautiful, and since it is made in the image of God, is very holy. But we also have a soul. And since the soul is who the person really is, we must attend to its nourishment as well as that of the body. In fact, the soul requires more care. Therefore, let us look to our souls and prepare them for life with God. It is our souls that he will judge, not our bodies. Sincerely yours, Father John
MARRIAGE PREP WORKSHOP Strong Foundations: A Marriage Preparation Program for Catholic Couples will host a one-day workshop on Sunday, May 26 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Divine Providence Center in Alexandria from 9 am to 5 pm. The presenters for this workshop are Mandi Chapman and Holly Carbo. To register visit www.comprehensivetherapygroup.com or call 318-445-1651. Additional 2013 dates for the Marriage Prep workshop are July 21 Oct. 20.
Thank you for another successful Monday evening supper. Please continue your support next month on June 3rd. The menu will be Lasagna, green bean casserole, salad and bread. 5 pm to 7 pm in the hall. $7.00 per plate. Dine in or take out. READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND Vigil: Gn 11:1-9; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39, Day: Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23 Pentecost Sunday