Ascension of the Lord
May 16 - May 17, 2015
PARISH NEWS Prayer Group
Religious Education/CCD
Every Thursday Morning 9:00AM - In the Church
Beginning September 9, 2015 we will have regular Wednesday classes from 6:00PM to 7:30PM for grades Pre-K to 11. Separate sacramental preparation classes for first Penance and first Communion will be offered on Sundays from 9:00AM to 10:00AM. Please email Kathy at mmjwoodworth@att.net as soon as possible to preregister your child(ren) for Religious Education/CCD classes in the Fall.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152 or Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting Monday, May 18th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall Cost is $32.00 per year Anyone interested is welcome to attend!
Adult Education "The Origin of the Bible, Human Invention or Divine Intervention?" Tuesday, May 19th 6:00PM - Cumella Hall
1st Annual Spring Family Fun Day The Men of MMJ will host a family fun day on May 31, 2015, beginning at 12:00 noon. We’ll have live music, pony/horse rides, games, etc. for all ages. The parish will provide pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring your favorite sides, drinks and lawn chairs. There will be fun for everyone so please mark your calendar and make plans to attend as a single, couple or family. All are welcome!!!
Vulcan Commercial Stove For a variety of reasons, not the least of which is safety due to the output of CO2 in our confined space, the commercial stove in the hall needs to be replaced. The cost for a new, 10-burner commercial gas stove is approximately $7,000. If anyone would like to make a donation toward this purchase, please contact Fr. Paul. Additionally, the Vulcan commercial stove we are currently using will be available for purchase. If you or someone you know may be interested in making an offer, please contact Fr. Paul.
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM 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
From The Pastor Spring is the season during which parents typically begin to think about registering their child/ ren for school in the fall. Please remember that if your child/ren attend(s) a Catholic school which assesses a surcharge for non-parishioners, and you are an active, registered member of Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish, we will pay that assessment for you. This is one way to assist everyone in being able to register in the parish of their spiritual choice rather than financial need. Please feel free to contact me. As a former smoker, I am personally aware of how that addiction impacts the lives of so many people. In an effort to help others become former smokers as well, I’m assessing if there is sufficient interest in attending a smoking cessation program at Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish. The classes would be taught by a certified cessation counselor. Please email me as soon as possible to indicate your interest. After which, I’ll be able to determine if we have enough people to offer this educational opportunity.
Seeking a Jack (or Jill) of all Trades Our parish is in need of a maintenance-type person for approximately 5-10 hours per week. The applicant should be able to handle minor plumbing, electrical, painting, using a ladder, elementary carpentry, etc. The areas of work will include the church, hall and rectory. Please contact Fr. Paul by phone or email. The salary will be an hourly rate depending upon experience and ability.
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastoral A dministrator 2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper mmjwoodworth@att.net
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
Matt.brundrett@gmail.com - (225) 274-5196
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
katie.gralapp@gmail.com - (318) 308-9991
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD REGISTRATION
In the narthex after all Masses this weekend. TOPS WEIGHT LOSS MEETING Monday, May 18 @ 5:30pm Cumella Hall ADULT EDUCATION Tuesday, May 19 @ 6:00pm (see page 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.
Mass Intentions WEEK OF MAY 16, 2015 Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Catholic Communication Campaign
SATURDAY, MAY 16 4:00PM - Michael A. Kroll & Eugene H. LaPalme 53rd anniversary Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, MAY 17 8:00AM - Mat and Janice Lohman Lector: C. Sayes Server: R. Hunter
10:30AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: D. Bordelon Server: L. Leleux
5:30PM - For the People Lector: M. Scalfano Server: B. Coreil
MONDAY, MAY 18 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. TUESDAY, MAY 19 7:00AM - Zelma Cospelich WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 7:00AM - Warren Gadel THURSDAY, MAY 21 7:00AM - Iva Tucker
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Marvin Johnson If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please call the office at 318487-9894 or email mmjwoodworth@att.net. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
Ascension of the Lord
WEEK OF MAY 23, 2015 Reg. Collection:
May 16 - May 17, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Support Of Our Parish
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 05/10/2015 SATURDAY, MAY 23 4:00PM - Roy DeVille Lector: S. Cranford Server: C. Leleux
SUNDAY, MAY 24 8:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore Lector: B. Edwards Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: C. Coreil Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - For the People
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Short Goal for May (5 wks) Received for May Still needed for May Maintenance & Repairs Fund Savings Account
40 $ 83.00 $ 3,008.00 $ 660.00 $ 3,916.00 $ 248.00 $ 19,580.00 $ 9,104.00 $ 10,476.00 $ 817.22 $ 6,862.22
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Lector: E. Lohman Server: D. Foshee
MONDAY, MAY 25 9:00AM - For our deceased military TUESDAY, MAY 26 7:00AM - Ham Prestidge WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 7:00AM - NO MASS THURSDAY, MAY 28 7:00AM - NO MASS
Stewardship Note “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” (1 John 4:15) How strong is your faith? When you have an opportunity to defend your faith or clarify a question about your faith, do you do it? Or, do you remain silent so that others don’t think you are weird? Pray for the courage to be strong in your faith and share your witness with others.
Envelope Change
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 Ms Mary Girard, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427.
Beginning with your June envelope packet, the Building Fund envelope has been replaced with a Maintenance Fund envelope. The change was made as the monies collected are primarily used for maintenance and repairs to our parish buildings. Your continued generosity is both necessary and appreciated.
“The past is no longer yours; the future is not yet in your power. You have only the present wherein to do good.” St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
Our Sick… Margarete Andries, Lovie Bennett, Billy Brock, Richard Campbell, Jeanette Clark, Gabrele Dupont, Amanda Durand, Daniel Jones, Terry Kohler, Evelyn Lamkin, Mary Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Michael Long, Elsie Marcon, John Massy, Susan McKinney, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Huey Ponthieux, Ray Reich, Angie Roberts, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Melissa Thompson, Vivian Tumminello, Julius Walker, Joyce Weems Our Recovering… Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Derwood Delaney, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Charie Hakeman, Richard Kelly Mary Mayeux, Philip Paige, Harold Roshto Our Shut-Ins, and Homebound... Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Karen Guidry, Daphne Land, Ray Reich, Nell Rice, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young Our Nursing Home Residents… Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux Our Active Duty Military… Travis Edwards 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. We would also like to include the names of any active duty military for whom you would like us to pray. If you know any nursing home residents for whom you would like us to pray, please inform Kathy of their names.
Mass Intentions WEEK OF MAY 16, 2015 Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Catholic Communication Campaign
SATURDAY, MAY 16 4:00PM - Michael A. Kroll & Eugene H. LaPalme 53rd anniversary Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, MAY 17 8:00AM - Mat and Janice Lohman Lector: C. Sayes Server: R. Hunter
10:30AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: D. Bordelon Server: L. Leleux
5:30PM - For the People Lector: M. Scalfano Server: B. Coreil
MONDAY, MAY 18 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. TUESDAY, MAY 19 7:00AM - Zelma Cospelich WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 7:00AM - Warren Gadel THURSDAY, MAY 21 7:00AM - Iva Tucker
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Marvin Johnson If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please call the office at 318487-9894 or email mmjwoodworth@att.net. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
Ascension of the Lord
WEEK OF MAY 23, 2015 Reg. Collection:
May 16 - May 17, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Support Of Our Parish
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 05/10/2015 SATURDAY, MAY 23 4:00PM - Roy DeVille Lector: S. Cranford Server: C. Leleux
SUNDAY, MAY 24 8:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore Lector: B. Edwards Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: C. Coreil Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - For the People
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Short Goal for May (5 wks) Received for May Still needed for May Maintenance & Repairs Fund Savings Account
40 $ 83.00 $ 3,008.00 $ 660.00 $ 3,916.00 $ 248.00 $ 19,580.00 $ 9,104.00 $ 10,476.00 $ 817.22 $ 6,862.22
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Lector: E. Lohman Server: D. Foshee
MONDAY, MAY 25 9:00AM - For our deceased military TUESDAY, MAY 26 7:00AM - Ham Prestidge WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 7:00AM - NO MASS THURSDAY, MAY 28 7:00AM - NO MASS
Stewardship Note “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” (1 John 4:15) How strong is your faith? When you have an opportunity to defend your faith or clarify a question about your faith, do you do it? Or, do you remain silent so that others don’t think you are weird? Pray for the courage to be strong in your faith and share your witness with others.
Envelope Change
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 Ms Mary Girard, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427.
Beginning with your June envelope packet, the Building Fund envelope has been replaced with a Maintenance Fund envelope. The change was made as the monies collected are primarily used for maintenance and repairs to our parish buildings. Your continued generosity is both necessary and appreciated.
“The past is no longer yours; the future is not yet in your power. You have only the present wherein to do good.” St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
Our Sick… Margarete Andries, Lovie Bennett, Billy Brock, Richard Campbell, Jeanette Clark, Gabrele Dupont, Amanda Durand, Daniel Jones, Terry Kohler, Evelyn Lamkin, Mary Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Michael Long, Elsie Marcon, John Massy, Susan McKinney, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Huey Ponthieux, Ray Reich, Angie Roberts, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Melissa Thompson, Vivian Tumminello, Julius Walker, Joyce Weems Our Recovering… Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Derwood Delaney, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Charie Hakeman, Richard Kelly Mary Mayeux, Philip Paige, Harold Roshto Our Shut-Ins, and Homebound... Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Karen Guidry, Daphne Land, Ray Reich, Nell Rice, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young Our Nursing Home Residents… Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux Our Active Duty Military… Travis Edwards 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. We would also like to include the names of any active duty military for whom you would like us to pray. If you know any nursing home residents for whom you would like us to pray, please inform Kathy of their names.
Ascension of the Lord
May 16 - May 17, 2015
PARISH NEWS Prayer Group
Religious Education/CCD
Every Thursday Morning 9:00AM - In the Church
Beginning September 9, 2015 we will have regular Wednesday classes from 6:00PM to 7:30PM for grades Pre-K to 11. Separate sacramental preparation classes for first Penance and first Communion will be offered on Sundays from 9:00AM to 10:00AM. Please email Kathy at mmjwoodworth@att.net as soon as possible to preregister your child(ren) for Religious Education/CCD classes in the Fall.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152 or Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting Monday, May 18th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall Cost is $32.00 per year Anyone interested is welcome to attend!
Adult Education "The Origin of the Bible, Human Invention or Divine Intervention?" Tuesday, May 19th 6:00PM - Cumella Hall
1st Annual Spring Family Fun Day The Men of MMJ will host a family fun day on May 31, 2015, beginning at 12:00 noon. We’ll have live music, pony/horse rides, games, etc. for all ages. The parish will provide pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring your favorite sides, drinks and lawn chairs. There will be fun for everyone so please mark your calendar and make plans to attend as a single, couple or family. All are welcome!!!
Vulcan Commercial Stove For a variety of reasons, not the least of which is safety due to the output of CO2 in our confined space, the commercial stove in the hall needs to be replaced. The cost for a new, 10-burner commercial gas stove is approximately $7,000. If anyone would like to make a donation toward this purchase, please contact Fr. Paul. Additionally, the Vulcan commercial stove we are currently using will be available for purchase. If you or someone you know may be interested in making an offer, please contact Fr. Paul.
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM 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
From The Pastor Spring is the season during which parents typically begin to think about registering their child/ ren for school in the fall. Please remember that if your child/ren attend(s) a Catholic school which assesses a surcharge for non-parishioners, and you are an active, registered member of Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish, we will pay that assessment for you. This is one way to assist everyone in being able to register in the parish of their spiritual choice rather than financial need. Please feel free to contact me. As a former smoker, I am personally aware of how that addiction impacts the lives of so many people. In an effort to help others become former smokers as well, I’m assessing if there is sufficient interest in attending a smoking cessation program at Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish. The classes would be taught by a certified cessation counselor. Please email me as soon as possible to indicate your interest. After which, I’ll be able to determine if we have enough people to offer this educational opportunity.
Seeking a Jack (or Jill) of all Trades Our parish is in need of a maintenance-type person for approximately 5-10 hours per week. The applicant should be able to handle minor plumbing, electrical, painting, using a ladder, elementary carpentry, etc. The areas of work will include the church, hall and rectory. Please contact Fr. Paul by phone or email. The salary will be an hourly rate depending upon experience and ability.
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastoral A dministrator 2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper mmjwoodworth@att.net
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
Matt.brundrett@gmail.com - (225) 274-5196
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
katie.gralapp@gmail.com - (318) 308-9991
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD REGISTRATION
In the narthex after all Masses this weekend. TOPS WEIGHT LOSS MEETING Monday, May 18 @ 5:30pm Cumella Hall ADULT EDUCATION Tuesday, May 19 @ 6:00pm (see page 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.