Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time
August 20 - August 21, 2016
PARISH NEWS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD
Second Collection
Teachers/Catechists
This weekend we will be taking up a second collection for the benefit of our sisters and brothers who are affected by the recent devastating floods in our state. The funds collected will be forwarded directly to the American Red Cross.
Wednesday, August 24 - 6:00PM This important meeting is for all current & prospective teachers. Please email Michelle if you are unable to attend mblemoine1@gmail.com.
Religious Education
Altar Servers
Grades Pre K to 6 - Wednesday, September 7
There will be an altar server meeting and practice on Wednesday, August 24th at 6:00PM in the Church for all current servers and anyone who would like to be a server. Please make every effort to attend. Altar servers must be at least in 3rd grade this Fall. Please call Nicole and Chris Coreil 337-831-3722 with any questions.
Grades 7 to 11 - Sunday, September 11
Religious Education/CCD Registration Registration forms and calendars have been mailed. They should be completed and returned by September 1. Calendars and blank registration forms are located in the narthex. Financial hardship should not prevent anyone from registering their child/ren.
Adult Faith Formation Tuesday Evenings Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30PM Presentation: 6:00PM 7:00PM Prior attendance is not a prerequisite.
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: 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;
Sunday Breakfast We are returning to our prior practice of a oncea-month breakfast. It will be served on the second Sunday of the month from 9:00AM to 10:00AM. We will start on September 11th.
From the Pastor This week each family registered in our parish will be receiving a copy of the membership information we currently have on file. In order that I and our parish staff can minister most effectively, would you please take the time to correct any erroneous data and/or provide any missing information as highlighted. Please remember that all adult children 18 and over should be registered separately from their family of origin, even if they still reside at home. Thank you for helping us keep our records updated.
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;
Fall Garage Sale Saturday, September 17 - 7:00AM to Noon Drop Off: Thursday, 9/15 & Friday, 9/16 If you have any questions or need to arrange a pick-up at your home, please call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502. 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
SECOND COLLECTION FOR LA FLOOD VICTIMS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD CLASSES Grades Pre K - 6 begin Wednesday, September 7th Grades 7 - 11 begin Sunday, September 11th 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.