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
COLLECTION 05/05/2013 Average Weekly Expenses Last Qtr Last Weekend’s Regular Collection Collections Month to Date Building Fund (gifts since 7/1/12)
John Paul II Exhibit $2,846.00 $2,947.00 $2,947.00 $3,250.00
Thank you for your generosity! CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Goal $170,000.00
Pledged
Cash Received
$124,760.00
$110,674.05
JUBILEE MASS A Jubilee Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 17 at 12:05 pm at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Join us as we honor those priests and religious who have faithfully served the Catholic community for so many years. Mass Intentions $5.00 Sanctuary Candle $3.00 Call or email Kathy or use a pew envelope.
St. Rita parish in Alexandria is sponsoring a one-day trip to New Orleans June 8th to visit the John Paul II Exhibit. $50 per person includes admission to the exhibit and the bus ride (all meals on your own). Bus will leave St. Rita Church at 7 am, exhibit at 11 am, 1-5 pm on your own in the French Quarter, and 5 pm a Mass at St. Louis Cathedral. The deadline to register is May 15. Nonrefundable fee is due upon registration. ILLUMINATED ROSARY St. Joseph Church in Marksville will begin it’s annual 5-month praying of the Rosary. Beginning May 16, and every Thursday evening after that (until Oct. 24), the Rosary will be prayed at 8:15 pm before an illuminated Rosary located outside on the grounds of the parish hall. In case of inclement weather, the Rosary is prayed in the church. Bring the whole family and pray the Rosary with us!
WE PRAY FOR THOSE AMONG US ... ACUTELY ILL: Darren Aleshire, Denise Bankovic, Lovie Bennett, Jane Blaney, Marie Boyd, Cameron Brown, Markay Brown, Nick Campbell, Betty Daigle, Dr. James David, Frances deLaunay, Walter, Jr. and Jackie Deptula, Louise Gagnard, Linder Holland, Judy John, Richard Kelly, Paul Lauve, Matthew Leotta, Sandra Maltese, William McGraw Susan McKinney, Sam Meadows, Sherrie Miller, Sybil Moore, Sean Redmond, Elaine Roy, Michael Smilie,Katie Smith, Ronnie Spurlock, Sr., T.J. Swain, Connie Ray Teutsch, Lynn Tompkins, Mary Virginia Young. SICK OR RECOVERING: Pat Boudreaux, Joann Fuqua Brock, Andre Busch, Anna M. Busch, Barbara Busch, Juanita Busch, Kevin Busch, Marie Busch, Thomas Busch, George Coker, Amy Ladner Davis, Nicholas Fremin, Patrick Fremin, Patsy Fremin, Murlene Gallant, Sharie Hakeman, Brenda Holloway, Jacob Jones, Daniel Jones, Elsie Marcon, Steve Mathews, Michael McGuire, Michelle McGuire, Yessica McGuire, LaVern Moser, Gayle Odum, James Odum, Bobby Odum, Jr., Dana Parker, Ray Reich, Karen Rambo Roberts, Francis Snoddy. HOMEBOUND: Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Daphne Land.. (Use a pew envelope to add or remove names or call Kathy at 487-9894 or 767-6508.)
I just want to let you know that I will be out of the office the week of May 13th through the 17th. Not to worry. Laura will be filling in for me while I am gone. Business will go on as usual. Thank You. Kathy CHURCH INFORMATION WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 4:00 pm. Sunday 8:00 am & 5:30 pm WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:00 am Tuesday thru Friday. HOLY DAY MASSES: as announced. FIRST SATURDAY MASS: 9 am in Honor of the Blessed Mother. BAPTISM PREPARATION: e-mail or call pastor to schedule. MARRIAGE PREPARATION: e-mail or call pastor to schedule first appointment at least six (6) months in advance. FUNERAL SERVICES: only the funeral home may schedule. When making arrangements, have director call pastor personally. CONFESSION: 30 mins before weekend Masses; any time on request ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Upon request. HOSPITALIZATION: e-mail or call pastor at any time, give patient’s name, hospital and room number. SERIOUS ILLNESS, DEATH, DYING: call pastor at any time. OF COUNSEL TO OUR PASTOR PASTORAL COUNCIL: Deborah Bess, Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Rodney Lamkin, Bobbie Long, Grant Ogaard FINANCE COUNCIL: Ed Carroll; Pat Brister, Trustee; Gary Delaney, Trustee; Dr. Bernard Patty; Chuck Reich