Mary, Mother of Jesus Roman Catholic Church Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 16, 2014 - August 17, 2014 PARISH OFFICES Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 12:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 (318) 487-9894 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
COFFEE & DOUGHNUT FELLOWSHIP this Sunday, August 17th Cumella Hall after the 8:00AM Mass PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Tuesday, August 19th at 9:30AM Cumella Hall POT LUCK DINNER & TOWN HALL MEETING Saturday, September 6th 5:00PM in Cumella Hall PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme Pastoral Administrator Home: (318) 445-7554 frplapalme@diocesealex.org Kathy Rachall Secretary/Bookkeeper mmjwoodworth@att.net Priscilla Gadel Cantor/Director of Music priscilla.s@prodigy.net
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 to make arrangements. 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 pastor directly.
MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF AUGUST 16, 2014
WEEK OF AUGUST 23, 2014
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 4:00PM - +Sandra Maltese
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 4:00PM - +Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 8:00AM - +John Williford 5:30PM - For the People
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 8:00AM - +Sandra Maltese 5:30PM - For the People
MONDAY, AUGUST 18 7:00AM - +Betty Daigle
MONDAY, AUGUST 25 7:00AM - +Betty Daigle
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 7:00AM - +Jim David
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 7:00AM - +Jim David
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 7:00AM - +Sandra Maltese
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 7:00AM - +Sandra Maltese
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 7:00AM - Healing for Russel Edwards, Sr.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 7:00AM - +Camille Smith
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 NO MASS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 NO MASS
SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK In loving memory of Gracie Leotta by her family 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.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2014 - August 17, 2014
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 08/10/2014 Weekly Collection $ 3,763.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,000.00
OUR SICK… Lovie Bennett, Baby Chloe, Jeanette Clark, Frances Delaunay, Amanda Durand, Jack Ellington, Richard Kelly, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, Susan McKinney, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Philip Paige, Donna Pearson, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Vivian Tumminello
Overage
$
763.00
Goal for August (5 wks) Received for August
$ $
15,000.00 9,314.00
Building Fund (FY2014/2015)
$
810.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
OUR RECOVERING... Rhonda Bolen, Cameron Brown, Andre Busch, Anna M. Busch, Barbara Busch, Juanita Busch, Kevin Busch, Marie Busch, Thomas Busch, Vicki David, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Carson Glascock, Charie Hakeman, Bishop Ronald Herzog, Mother Mary John, OCD, Sr. Regina Mullins, OCD, Ray Reich OUR SHUT-INS, AND HOMEBOUND... Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Daphne Land, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Goal $170,000
Pledged $124,760
Received $143,738
STEWARDSHIP NOTES In today’s Gospel, Jesus feeds the five thousand with five loaves and two fish. The message of stewardship is that God’s gifts, shared, will always be more than enough. OF COUNSEL TO THE PASTOR Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Ed Carroll Finance Council Chair: Ed Carroll Trustees: Pat Brister & Gary Delaney Dr. Bernard Patty, Chuck Reich
OUR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS... Philip Dufour, Jr. If you know of anyone who should be included or excluded, please call or email Kathy at the Church office. You may also use a pew envelope to add or remove names or call Kathy at 487-9894 or 767-6508. 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.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH NEWS
August 16, 2014 - August 17, 2014
LOCAL AREA NEWS
FIRST MONDAY SUPPER st
Monday, September 1 5:00PM - 7:00PM in Cumella Hall Dine In or Take Out, $7 per plate Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Green Bean Casse role, Salad, & Roll All Proceeds Benefit Our Capital Campaign
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD 2014-15 Introduction for Parents & Students September 3, 2014, Cumella Hall Grades 1 thru 8 - 6:00PM to 6:45PM Grades 9 thru 11 - 7:00PM to 7:30PM Registration will take place at these meetings.
LITURGICAL MINSTRIES All current altar servers, lectors, and ministers of holy Communion are asked to meet with Father Paul following the Mass which you will be attending on the weekend August 23 & 24. This brief meeting is also for anyone interested in participating in one of these ministries.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS If you are celebrating a 25, 40, 50, 60 or more anniversary in 2014, we would like to honor you on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the 4:00PM Mass and present you with a Papal Blessing in honor of your marriage. If you would like to participate, please call or email the church office before September 1st.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY This ministry is intended to reach out to those who are sick, lonely or in need of our prayers. An organizational meeting will be held in Cumella Hall, Tuesday, August 19th at 9:30AM. All are welcome. Please call Priscilla at 442-2245 if you have any questions.
BISHOP’S GOLF TOURNAMENT The 2014 Bishop Invitational Golf Tournament will be held Oct. 13th at the Oak Wing Golf Course. Lunch begins at 11:00AM followed by tee-off time at noon. The cost for the fourperson scramble is $540 per team (or $135 per person) and includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch, and refreshments. Sponsorships are available at $100 for Hole sponsor; $250 for Silver sponsor; $540 for Team sponsor; $1,000 for Gold Chalice sponsor; and $2,500 for Platinum Chalice sponsor. To register or to be a sponsor, call (318) 445-6424 ext. 209.
ILLUMINATED ROSARY St. Joseph Church, Marksville, LA Thursdays from May 15th - October 30th 8:15PM (7:15 p.m. in September). On the parish hall grounds. In case of inclement weather, it will be held in the church.
ROSARY FOR OUR COUNTRY The 13th of the month 5:30PM Radio Maria
YOUTH MINISTRY FORMATION DAY Are you looking at ways to minister to youth and their families? Do you want the youth to be formed as disciples and to learn how to grow in faith in their young adult years? Then come join us for a formation day with Tom East, Director for the Center of Ministry Development, offered by the Office of Religious Formation and Training. The day begins at 8:30AM including lunch at the St. Joseph Catholic Center. The cost is $10/person. For a parish registration form and more information, call 318-445-6424 ext 221 or www.diocesealex.org/youthministry