Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
July 23 - July 24, 2016
PARISH NEWS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD
Open Youth Night
Adult Faith Formation
Thursday, July 28th 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!!
Deacon Derek will lead an Adult Faith Formation Program every Tuesday evening from August 2nd to October 18th. Every week we will begin with a pot luck dinner in Cumella Hall at 5:30PM. The presentation will run from 6:00PM 7:00PM. Please bring a copy of the Catholic Church if you own one. The topics for August are:
First Monday Supper August 1, 2016 5:00PM to 7:00PM $8 per plate - Dine In or Take Out Menu: Beef Tips, Rice & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad & Bread
The Profession of Faith 8/2 "I Believe" - "We Believe" 8/9 Our Response to God 8/16 The Father 8/23 The Son 8/30 The Holy Spirit
St. Peregrine Icon Brochures are located near the icon to assist us in praying with it. A novena is also included. Please feel free to take a brochure and use it daily to pray for those with cancer and those who care for them.
Confirmation Preparation 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:
Mass & Sanctuary Candle Intentions Masses may be celebrated and candles memorialized for the living or the dead, in thanksgiving, for birthdays, anniversaries, prayers answered, or any other acceptable and appropriate reason or need. Although Masses are always “free”, a monetary donation is customary. Please call the parish office.
Automatic Contributions
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;
First Penance & First Eucharist
Just a reminder that you can make your offerings through EFT, which is an Electronic Fund Transfer. You can fill out a form which is located in the file slots by the double interior doors and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the office. You can make your offering weekly or monthly and by using your checking account or a credit card.
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:
MMJ Companions
If you are a primary caregiver, and need someone to sit with your loved on due to a temporary, outside commitment you may have, please call the Church office at (318) 487-9894 so we can arrange for an MMJ Companion to help you out.
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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;
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
ADULT FAITH FORMATION EVERY TUESDAY EVENING - BEGINNING AUG. 2ND MMJ CHURCH HALL 5:30PM TO 7:00PM 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.
Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF JULY 23, 2016 Reg. Collection:
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 07/17/2016
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Geri Deptula, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Debbie Houpaugh, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keery, Terry Kohler, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Helen R. Mathews, Rachel Mayfield, John McClure, Charles Medica, Ottis Monroe, Donald Normand, Donna Pearson, Jewel Perkins, Travis Perkins, Kelly Pias, Alma Reitzell, Ben Rougeou, Jr., Jenny Butler Spurlock, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
WEEK OF JULY 30, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, JULY 23 4:00PM - Patrick Matt; People with addictions
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, JULY 30 4:00PM - Lloyd & Eola Killen; people with addictions
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, JULY 31 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, JULY 24 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: D. Bess Server: L. Delaney
Lector: C. Sayes Server: E. Loken
10:30AM - Willena Robichaux Normand
10:30AM - Willena Robichaux Normand; Ray & Barbara Reich 65th wedding anniv.
Lector: C. Coreil Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: B. Coreil
Lector: K. Switzer Server: V. Montalvo
5:30PM - For our parish family
MONDAY, AUGUST 1 7:00AM - Ben Miller
Lector: E. Lohman Server: C. Leleux
MONDAY, JULY 25 7:00AM - Ben Miller
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 7:00AM - Parents of children with addictions
TUESDAY, JULY 26 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 7:00AM - People with addictions
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 7:00AM - People with addictions
THURSDAY, JULY 28 7:00AM - Parents of children with addictions 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 Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan “Protecting our Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse” brochures are available in the narthex bookcase.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Bill Humphries By Stacy Rice If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please contact the parish office. The cost is $5.00 per candle. 2
July 23 - July 24, 2016
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Overage
$ $ $ $ $
52 69.00 3,805.00 245.00 3,916.00 134.00
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL
Goal
Pledged Received
$ 11,050.00 $ 14,069.00 $ 13,435.50
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Brandon Parish, Mozelle Scofield, Shirley Summers, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson, Laurie Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note Today’s Gospel parable speaks to generosity. In the deep of night, a sleepy friend responds to his neighbor’s request for food for an unexpected guest. Jesus suggests that it would be unthinkable that a friend would deny a friend in need. A friend would most certainly give what is asked and more. Through this story, Jesus illustrates God’s generosity. Good stewards realize the extraordinary love and graciousness with which God showers us. We need never convince God to be generous. God is already that generous friend. His abundant love bathes us in goodness. This week, prayerfully reflect on God’s generosity and what our response should be to that generosity.
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Butch and Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Mary Mayeaux, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Michael Smilie If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, contact Kathy at the office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose.
Of Counsel to the Pastor
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 23 - Father Vic Vead July 24 - Father Nino Viviano July 25 - Father Joseph Xavier July 26 - Father Kurian Zechariah July 27 - Father Antony Aelavanthara July 28 - Father Walter Ajaero July 29 - Father Terry Allen
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 3
Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF JULY 23, 2016 Reg. Collection:
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 07/17/2016
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Geri Deptula, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Debbie Houpaugh, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keery, Terry Kohler, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Helen R. Mathews, Rachel Mayfield, John McClure, Charles Medica, Ottis Monroe, Donald Normand, Donna Pearson, Jewel Perkins, Travis Perkins, Kelly Pias, Alma Reitzell, Ben Rougeou, Jr., Jenny Butler Spurlock, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
WEEK OF JULY 30, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, JULY 23 4:00PM - Patrick Matt; People with addictions
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, JULY 30 4:00PM - Lloyd & Eola Killen; people with addictions
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, JULY 31 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, JULY 24 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: D. Bess Server: L. Delaney
Lector: C. Sayes Server: E. Loken
10:30AM - Willena Robichaux Normand
10:30AM - Willena Robichaux Normand; Ray & Barbara Reich 65th wedding anniv.
Lector: C. Coreil Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: B. Coreil
Lector: K. Switzer Server: V. Montalvo
5:30PM - For our parish family
MONDAY, AUGUST 1 7:00AM - Ben Miller
Lector: E. Lohman Server: C. Leleux
MONDAY, JULY 25 7:00AM - Ben Miller
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 7:00AM - Parents of children with addictions
TUESDAY, JULY 26 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 7:00AM - People with addictions
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 7:00AM - People with addictions
THURSDAY, JULY 28 7:00AM - Parents of children with addictions 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 Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan “Protecting our Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse” brochures are available in the narthex bookcase.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Bill Humphries By Stacy Rice If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please contact the parish office. The cost is $5.00 per candle. 2
July 23 - July 24, 2016
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Overage
$ $ $ $ $
52 69.00 3,805.00 245.00 3,916.00 134.00
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL
Goal
Pledged Received
$ 11,050.00 $ 14,069.00 $ 13,435.50
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Brandon Parish, Mozelle Scofield, Shirley Summers, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson, Laurie Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note Today’s Gospel parable speaks to generosity. In the deep of night, a sleepy friend responds to his neighbor’s request for food for an unexpected guest. Jesus suggests that it would be unthinkable that a friend would deny a friend in need. A friend would most certainly give what is asked and more. Through this story, Jesus illustrates God’s generosity. Good stewards realize the extraordinary love and graciousness with which God showers us. We need never convince God to be generous. God is already that generous friend. His abundant love bathes us in goodness. This week, prayerfully reflect on God’s generosity and what our response should be to that generosity.
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Butch and Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Mary Mayeaux, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Michael Smilie If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, contact Kathy at the office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose.
Of Counsel to the Pastor
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 23 - Father Vic Vead July 24 - Father Nino Viviano July 25 - Father Joseph Xavier July 26 - Father Kurian Zechariah July 27 - Father Antony Aelavanthara July 28 - Father Walter Ajaero July 29 - Father Terry Allen
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 3
Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
July 23 - July 24, 2016
PARISH NEWS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD
Open Youth Night
Adult Faith Formation
Thursday, July 28th 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!!
Deacon Derek will lead an Adult Faith Formation Program every Tuesday evening from August 2nd to October 18th. Every week we will begin with a pot luck dinner in Cumella Hall at 5:30PM. The presentation will run from 6:00PM 7:00PM. Please bring a copy of the Catholic Church if you own one. The topics for August are:
First Monday Supper August 1, 2016 5:00PM to 7:00PM $8 per plate - Dine In or Take Out Menu: Beef Tips, Rice & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad & Bread
The Profession of Faith 8/2 "I Believe" - "We Believe" 8/9 Our Response to God 8/16 The Father 8/23 The Son 8/30 The Holy Spirit
St. Peregrine Icon Brochures are located near the icon to assist us in praying with it. A novena is also included. Please feel free to take a brochure and use it daily to pray for those with cancer and those who care for them.
Confirmation Preparation 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:
Mass & Sanctuary Candle Intentions Masses may be celebrated and candles memorialized for the living or the dead, in thanksgiving, for birthdays, anniversaries, prayers answered, or any other acceptable and appropriate reason or need. Although Masses are always “free”, a monetary donation is customary. Please call the parish office.
Automatic Contributions
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;
First Penance & First Eucharist
Just a reminder that you can make your offerings through EFT, which is an Electronic Fund Transfer. You can fill out a form which is located in the file slots by the double interior doors and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the office. You can make your offering weekly or monthly and by using your checking account or a credit card.
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:
MMJ Companions
If you are a primary caregiver, and need someone to sit with your loved on due to a temporary, outside commitment you may have, please call the Church office at (318) 487-9894 so we can arrange for an MMJ Companion to help you out.
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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;
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
ADULT FAITH FORMATION EVERY TUESDAY EVENING - BEGINNING AUG. 2ND MMJ CHURCH HALL 5:30PM TO 7:00PM 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.