Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
July 9 - July 10, 2016
PARISH NEWS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD
Congratulations
Jr./Sr. High Religious Education
Our seminarian intern Derek Ducote was ordained a deacon this Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria. As a transitional deacon (he will be ordained a priest next year) rather than a permanent Deacon (one who remains a Deacon permanently) Derek’s official title is now Rev. Mr. In conversation he should be addressed as Deacon Derek, Deacon Ducote, or simply Deacon. He will be preaching all Masses here this weekend and next. Please offer Deacon Derek your congratulations and continued prayers as he prepares for priestly ordination.
This fall, grades 7-10 .will meet on Sunday evenings in the Youth Center following the 5:30PM Mass. While it is our intention that the students attend the 5:30PM Mass, it is not a requirement should they choose to attend Mass at an alternate time. These weekly gatherings will be a combination of religious education and youth ministry, ending at 8:00PM. This change from Wednesday evenings is to avoid, as much as possible, the conflicts that periodically happen on Wednesday evenings. It is also an opportunity for this age group to meet exclusively with teachers Matt and Katie in a more relaxed, multi -educational experience where issues of current events and religion can be addressed and discussed. Registration and an orientation meeting for parents and students will be announced soon.
Vacation Bible School This Week Drop Off Starts: 7:30AM Time: 8:30AM - Noon
Confirmation Preparation
Open Youth Night
If you are or have a child who will be entering 11th grade in the Fall and is expecting to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation this 2016/2017 academic year, the following conditions must be met: A letter handwritten by the candidate submitted to the Pastor by October 1, requesting the Sacrament; One year previous religious education, either CCD or Catholic School; Attend Sunday classes 6:30PM - 7:30PM;
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Thursday, July 14 5:30PM-7:00PM in the youth center Come hang out with us! We will have music, snacks, pool and air hockey and lots of fun! Please feel free to bring a friend!!
Fall Garage Sale We are planning ahead for a garage sale on Saturday, September 17th. As you continue to clean and organize your homes, please save any garage sale worthy items you may have lying around your house or garage etc. All donations for our sale are appreciated. When the time gets closer, we will announce a date and time for drop off. Until then, please hold on to your donations. If you have any questions, please call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502.
First Penance & First Eucharist If you have a child who is or will be 7 years old this Fall and is expecting to celebrate their first Penance (Confession) and receive their first Eucharist (Communion) in the Spring of 2017, the following conditions must be met: A personal interview with the child and their parent(s)/guardian(s) with the pastor; Attend Sunday class 9:00AM - 10:00AM; One year previous religious education, either CCD or Catholic School; Complete and submit a religious education/ CCD registration form
Mass & Sanctuary Candle Intentions 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. 4
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 ALL ARE WELCOME
No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family and marital situation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, etc., you are invited, welcomed, loved and respected here.
PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
(318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Rev. Mr. Derek Ducote, Deacon Intern
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - derekducote@nds.edu
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) MONDAY - FRIDAY THIS WEEK 8:30AM TO NOON 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.