The Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
July 11 - July 12, 2015
PARISH NEWS TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Ministerial Outreach
Monday, July 13th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall Cost is $32.00 per year Everyone is welcome to attend!
An important part of our mission as disciples of Jesus Christ is to minister to the needs of the least of our brothers and sisters. If you know of anyone in Woodworth, Catholic or not, who would benefit from a Thanksgiving and Easter food basket, financial, spiritual or nutritional outreach, please contact Kathy in the parish office. You may do this anonymously if you so choose.
Men Of MMJ Meeting Wednesday, July 15th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall
Manna House Visit Sunday, July 26th 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2655 Lee Street All ages 8-18 are invited! Spots are limited-RSVP to Matt (225) 274-5196 or Katie (318) 308-9991 Come help us serve our community!
Second Collection There is a special collection this weekend for the needs of the missions within our own diocese. There are civil parishes and other areas that have very few Catholics. There are also rural areas where only elderly remain and the population is dwindling. You are asked to let your charity begin at home so that assistance can be given to these needy areas to sustain the Gospel message.
Fall Garage Sale Saturday, September 19, 2015 6:00AM to 2:00PM 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. If you have any questions, please call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502.
Adult Education We have concluded our sessions and will be taking a hiatus for the Summer. Adult Religious Education we resume after Labor Day. Fr. Paul will teach a 7 week course on the Sacraments, Deacon Pat will continue Bible and Prayer Studies, and a class on the Mass is also planned.
Low-Gluten Host Low-Gluten hosts are now available upon request. Please speak with Fr. Paul or Deacon Pat.
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 Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Outside Church Repairs
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon
Several inmates from the Rapides Parish Jail are scheduled to be here the latter part of this coming week and the beginning of the next. They will be offering their services to clean, repair and paint the outside of the church, handrails and concrete retaining walls.
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
Religious Education (CCD) Teachers Tuesday, July 14, 2015 6:00PM Cumella Hall This meeting is for all those who have generously volunteered to share their faith with the youth of our parish. We are still in need of at least 2 more teachers to team-teach grades 1-3 and 4-6. If you’re interested, please attend this meeting.
Refreshed In The Spirit Saturday, August 1st 8:30AM to 2:30PM St. Joseph Catholic Center, Alexandria, LA CENLA Magnificat and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Central Louisiana presents Refreshed in the Spirit. If you would like a deeper union with God, a greater love for others, and a fuller presence in your life of the fruit of the Holy Spirit, join us! There is no registration fee, but you must pre-register by July 29th. The day is open to men and women. Bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Contact Diane at cenlamagnificat@gmail.com
(318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@att.net
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic (318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katie.gralapp@gmail.com
TOPS WEIGHT LOSS MEETING Monday, July 13 (see page 4) MEN OF MMJ Wednesday, July 15 (see page 4) MANNA HOUSE - YOUTH MINISTRY VISITATION Sunday, July 26 (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 JULY 11, 2015
The Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK OF JULY 18, 2015
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Our Diocesan Missions
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, JULY 11 4:00PM - Russell Cospelich and Roy Deville
SATURDAY, JULY 18 4:00PM - Bessie Dee Williamson
SUNDAY, JULY 12 8:00AM - Kyle Ogaard
SUNDAY, JULY 19 8:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore
Lector: M. Leleux Server: D. Foshee
Lector: D. Bess Server: E. Fuqua
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: M. Leleux Server: T. Foshee
Lector: G. Delaney Server: L. Delaney
th
10:30AM - Marie Anne LaPalme 28 anniv. Lector: C. Coreil Server: B. Coreil
5:30PM - For the People
Lector: A. Massey Server: B. Massey
10:30AM - Linda Marie Roshto Lector: D. Bordelon Server: C. Leleux
5:30PM - For the People
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, JULY 13 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
MONDAY, JULY 20 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, JULY 14 7:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore
TUESDAY, JULY 21 7:00AM - Mr. & Mrs. John H. Jones
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 7:00AM - Jacquelyn Brown
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 7:00AM - Gena Tucker
THURSDAY, JULY 16 7:00AM - Roy Deville
THURSDAY, JULY 23 7:00AM - Charles Buhot
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Camille Smith by her daughter 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.
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.
July 11 - July 12, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 07/05/2015
Our Sick… Margarete Andries, Lovie Bennett, Richard Campbell, Gabrele Dupont, Faron Gillespie, Debbie Houpaugh, Daniel Jones, Evelyn Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, John Massy, Susan McKinney, Charles & Judy Medica, David Mullins, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Huey Ponthieux, Angie Roberts, Jenny Spurlock, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Melissa Thompson, Vivian Tumminello, Sarah Waits, Julius Walker
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Overage Goal for July (4 wks) Received for July Still needed for July Maint. & Repair Fund
48 $ 92.00 $ 4,553.00 $ 200.00 $ 3,916.00 $ 837.00 $ 15,664.00 $ 4,753.00 $ 10,911.00 $ 75.00
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note The Letter to the Ephesians relates to us that God, the Father, has established a divine plan to bring all of creation to Christ and that He has blessed us with the divine gifts to help implement that plan. Christian stewards know what their gifts are and remain committed to using them in the service of the Lord. Do we know what our gifts are? Do we believe that God has given us these gifts? Are we committed to using our gifts to serve the Lord?
Of Counsel To The Pastor Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter Bobbie Long, Marshall Long Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
Our Recovering… Rhonda Bolen, Billy Brock, Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Amanda Durand, Charie Hakeman, Runnie Hunter, Jackson Landry, Mary Mayeux, Philip Paige Our Shut-Ins, and Homebound… Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Karen Guidry, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, 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.
Daily Prayer For Priests A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are: July 11 - Father James Nellikunnel July 12 - Father Marc Noel July 13 - Father John O’Brien July 14 - Father Dan O’Connor July 15 - Father Christian Ogbonna July 16 - Father Remegius Owaumanam July 17 - Father Abraham Palakkattuchira
Mass Intentions WEEK OF JULY 11, 2015
The Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK OF JULY 18, 2015
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Our Diocesan Missions
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, JULY 11 4:00PM - Russell Cospelich and Roy Deville
SATURDAY, JULY 18 4:00PM - Bessie Dee Williamson
SUNDAY, JULY 12 8:00AM - Kyle Ogaard
SUNDAY, JULY 19 8:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore
Lector: M. Leleux Server: D. Foshee
Lector: D. Bess Server: E. Fuqua
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: M. Leleux Server: T. Foshee
Lector: G. Delaney Server: L. Delaney
th
10:30AM - Marie Anne LaPalme 28 anniv. Lector: C. Coreil Server: B. Coreil
5:30PM - For the People
Lector: A. Massey Server: B. Massey
10:30AM - Linda Marie Roshto Lector: D. Bordelon Server: C. Leleux
5:30PM - For the People
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, JULY 13 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
MONDAY, JULY 20 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, JULY 14 7:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore
TUESDAY, JULY 21 7:00AM - Mr. & Mrs. John H. Jones
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 7:00AM - Jacquelyn Brown
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 7:00AM - Gena Tucker
THURSDAY, JULY 16 7:00AM - Roy Deville
THURSDAY, JULY 23 7:00AM - Charles Buhot
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Camille Smith by her daughter 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.
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.
July 11 - July 12, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 07/05/2015
Our Sick… Margarete Andries, Lovie Bennett, Richard Campbell, Gabrele Dupont, Faron Gillespie, Debbie Houpaugh, Daniel Jones, Evelyn Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, John Massy, Susan McKinney, Charles & Judy Medica, David Mullins, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Huey Ponthieux, Angie Roberts, Jenny Spurlock, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Melissa Thompson, Vivian Tumminello, Sarah Waits, Julius Walker
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Overage Goal for July (4 wks) Received for July Still needed for July Maint. & Repair Fund
48 $ 92.00 $ 4,553.00 $ 200.00 $ 3,916.00 $ 837.00 $ 15,664.00 $ 4,753.00 $ 10,911.00 $ 75.00
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note The Letter to the Ephesians relates to us that God, the Father, has established a divine plan to bring all of creation to Christ and that He has blessed us with the divine gifts to help implement that plan. Christian stewards know what their gifts are and remain committed to using them in the service of the Lord. Do we know what our gifts are? Do we believe that God has given us these gifts? Are we committed to using our gifts to serve the Lord?
Of Counsel To The Pastor Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter Bobbie Long, Marshall Long Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
Our Recovering… Rhonda Bolen, Billy Brock, Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Amanda Durand, Charie Hakeman, Runnie Hunter, Jackson Landry, Mary Mayeux, Philip Paige Our Shut-Ins, and Homebound… Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Karen Guidry, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, 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.
Daily Prayer For Priests A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are: July 11 - Father James Nellikunnel July 12 - Father Marc Noel July 13 - Father John O’Brien July 14 - Father Dan O’Connor July 15 - Father Christian Ogbonna July 16 - Father Remegius Owaumanam July 17 - Father Abraham Palakkattuchira
The Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
July 11 - July 12, 2015
PARISH NEWS TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Ministerial Outreach
Monday, July 13th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall Cost is $32.00 per year Everyone is welcome to attend!
An important part of our mission as disciples of Jesus Christ is to minister to the needs of the least of our brothers and sisters. If you know of anyone in Woodworth, Catholic or not, who would benefit from a Thanksgiving and Easter food basket, financial, spiritual or nutritional outreach, please contact Kathy in the parish office. You may do this anonymously if you so choose.
Men Of MMJ Meeting Wednesday, July 15th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall
Manna House Visit Sunday, July 26th 10:30AM - 1:30PM 2655 Lee Street All ages 8-18 are invited! Spots are limited-RSVP to Matt (225) 274-5196 or Katie (318) 308-9991 Come help us serve our community!
Second Collection There is a special collection this weekend for the needs of the missions within our own diocese. There are civil parishes and other areas that have very few Catholics. There are also rural areas where only elderly remain and the population is dwindling. You are asked to let your charity begin at home so that assistance can be given to these needy areas to sustain the Gospel message.
Fall Garage Sale Saturday, September 19, 2015 6:00AM to 2:00PM 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. If you have any questions, please call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502.
Adult Education We have concluded our sessions and will be taking a hiatus for the Summer. Adult Religious Education we resume after Labor Day. Fr. Paul will teach a 7 week course on the Sacraments, Deacon Pat will continue Bible and Prayer Studies, and a class on the Mass is also planned.
Low-Gluten Host Low-Gluten hosts are now available upon request. Please speak with Fr. Paul or Deacon Pat.
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 Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Outside Church Repairs
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon
Several inmates from the Rapides Parish Jail are scheduled to be here the latter part of this coming week and the beginning of the next. They will be offering their services to clean, repair and paint the outside of the church, handrails and concrete retaining walls.
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
Religious Education (CCD) Teachers Tuesday, July 14, 2015 6:00PM Cumella Hall This meeting is for all those who have generously volunteered to share their faith with the youth of our parish. We are still in need of at least 2 more teachers to team-teach grades 1-3 and 4-6. If you’re interested, please attend this meeting.
Refreshed In The Spirit Saturday, August 1st 8:30AM to 2:30PM St. Joseph Catholic Center, Alexandria, LA CENLA Magnificat and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Central Louisiana presents Refreshed in the Spirit. If you would like a deeper union with God, a greater love for others, and a fuller presence in your life of the fruit of the Holy Spirit, join us! There is no registration fee, but you must pre-register by July 29th. The day is open to men and women. Bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Contact Diane at cenlamagnificat@gmail.com
(318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@att.net
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic (318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katie.gralapp@gmail.com
TOPS WEIGHT LOSS MEETING Monday, July 13 (see page 4) MEN OF MMJ Wednesday, July 15 (see page 4) MANNA HOUSE - YOUTH MINISTRY VISITATION Sunday, July 26 (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.