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
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 2, 2013
CALENDAR Saturday, June 1 9:00 am Mass - In Honor of the Blessed Mother 4:00 pm Mass - Mrs. L. J. Rolfes + Sunday, June 2 7:30 am - Rosary 8:00 am Mass - Blane Normand + 5:30 pm Mass - For the People Monday, June 3 No Mass 5:00-7:00 pm - First Monday Supper - Hall Tuesday, June 4 7:00 am Mass - Carl Bess, Jr. + Wednesday, June 5 7:00 am Mass - Andy Brown + Thursday, June 6 7:00 am Mass - Vincent Luccioni + 5:30 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, June 7 7:00 am Mass - Bob Reich + Saturday, June 8 4:00 pm Mass - Joseph Andre Busch, Sr. + Sunday, June 9 7:30 am - Rosary 8:00 am Mass - Mat and Janice Lohman + 5:30 pm Mass - For the People Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Mrs. L. J. Rolfes
DON’T FORGET!!! MMJ FIRST MONDAY SUPPER This Monday, June 3 5:00-7:00 pm in Cumella Hall Dine in or take out $7 per plate Lasagna, green bean casserole, salad and bread Benefits the Capital Campaign.
Silver Jubilee of Ordination June 18, 2013 Reverend John D. Pardue It is with great joy that I announce the 25th anniversary of my ordination which took place June 18, 1988, in Shreveport. I invite you to attend the Mass and reception in Shreveport on June 25 (see below) but since that is impractical for most, please know that we will also have a Mass and reception here at Mary, Mother of Jesus, with the date and details to be announced very soon. If you will be able to attend the event in Shreveport, please let me know before June 15. Father John
With joy and gratitude to Almighty God, Reverend John D. Pardue and Very Reverend Rothell Price invite you to join them in offering a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating their 25th anniversary of priestly ordination Tuesday, June 25th, 2013, 6:00 pm The Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans 939 Jordan Street Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 Reception immediately following Loyola College Prep Cafeteria NEW MASS SCHEDULE Beginning the week of June 24, 2013, there will be a new daily Mass schedule. Weekday Masses will be Mon-Thu at 7:00 am. There will be NO weekday Mass on Friday. The weekend Mass schedule will remain the same.
ANNUAL FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM
COLLECTION 05/26/2013 Average Weekly Expenses Last Qtr Last Weekend’s Regular Collection Collections Month to Date Building Fund (gifts since 7/1/12)
$2,846.00 $1,805.00 $8,908.00 $3,310.00
Thank you for your generosity! CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Goal
Pledged
Cash Received
$124,760.00
$111,492.38
The second annual Fortnight for Freedom will take place from June 21 to July 4, and will consist of national and local efforts to educate Americans on challenges to religious liberty, both at home and abroad.
Information and details about the Fortnight can be found at www.Fortnight4Freedom.org. The site hosts resources such as one-page fact sheets; frequently CORRECTION asked questions about religious liberty; lists of sample activities already planned in several dioceses; an image The reception following the diaconate ordigallery of photos from last year’s Fortnight celebrations, nation of Taylor Reynolds on Saturday, as well as resources and recommendations for other June 29 will be held at Our Lady of local efforts, such as prayers for use in special liturgies. Prompt Succor Divine Providence Center and not at the Cathedral’s Xavier Hall, MASS TIMES FOR TRAVELERS which is under renovation. The ordination will be held at the Cathedral at 10:00 am. Traveling this summer and looking for a Mass along the way or at your destination? The webREADINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND site www.masstimes.org gives 1 Kgs 17: 17-24; Gal 1: 11-19; Lk 7: 11-17 Mass times, directions to the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time church and lots of other information. Enter a zip code or location. Although it is tempting to take the information on faith, perhaps a call to the church in advance WE PRAY FOR THOSE AMONG US ... to confirm (phone numbers provided) or a visit to their ACUTELY ILL: Darren Aleshire, Denise Bankovic, website (link provided) might be wise. For example, the Lovie Bennett, Jane Blaney, Marie Boyd, Cameron MMJ information was accurate except for the 1:00 am Brown, Markay Brown, Nick Campbell, Betty Daigle, Mass on holy days. Should you find, on your travels, Dr. James David, Frances deLaunay, Walter, Jr. and that an entry on the site is incorrect, it can be updated Jackie Deptula, Linder Holland, Judy by the public. Otherwise, a very useful resource. John, Richard Kelly, Paul Lauve, Matthew Leotta, Sandra Maltese, William McGraw, Mass Intentions $5.00 Susan McKinney, Sam Meadows, Sherrie Sanctuary Candle $3.00 Miller, Sybil Moore, Sean Redmond, Call or email Kathy or use a pew envelope. Elaine Roy, Michael Smilie, Katie Smith, Ronnie Spurlock, Sr., T.J. Swain, Connie CHURCH INFORMATION Ray Teutsch, Lynn Tompkins, Mary Virginia Young. WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 4:00 pm. Sunday 8:00 am & 5:30 pm $170,000.00
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, John McCall, 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.)
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