The Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time
August 22 - August 23, 2015
PARISH NEWS New Email Address
Ladies Prayer Group
Please make a note that our new email address is: mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Every Tuesday evening 6:00PM - 7:00PM in Cumella Hall All ladies are invited to attend!
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting Monday, August 24th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall Cost is $32.00 per year Everyone is welcome to attend!
First Monday Supper September 7, 2015 5:00PM to 7:00PM—Cumella Hall $8 per plate Dine In or Take Out Menu: Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Carrot Souffle`, Salad & Bread
First Religious Education Class th
Wednesday, September 9 Supper: 5:30PM Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Fall Garage Sale Saturday, September 19, 2015 6:00AM to 2:00PM Please save any garage sale worthy items you may have lying around your house or garage etc. All donations for this sale are appreciated. Lack of storage prevents us from being able to accept any items until the week of the garage sale. Dates and times will be announced. We are not able to accept any articles of clothing. Please call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502 with any questions.
Bulletin By Email If you would like to receive the weekly bulletin via email, please email mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
Low-Gluten Host Low-gluten hosts are now available upon request. Please speak with Fr. Paul before Mass.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Will meet on Thursday, September 17th 10:00AM - Cumella Hall and will resume on the 3rd Wednesday in October Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152 or Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
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
Parish Book of Prayer
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
A parish book of prayer is located in the narthex. You may include the names of anyone for whom you would like us to pray. An intention for this purpose will be included in our Sunday Universal Prayers (formerly known as the Prayers of the Faithful).
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
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
Prayer Requests The page 3 listing of those for whom we have been asked to pray is in need of reorganization. Please call or email the parish office if the name of a sick or recovering person should be retained. Otherwise we’ll presume that through the grace of God they’ve been returned to full health. Our homebound, nursing home residents, and military personnel will remain unless we are otherwise notified.
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com TOPS WEIGHT LOSS MEETING Monday, August 24 - 5:30pm In Cumella Hall 1st MONDAY SUPPER Monday, September 7th (see page 4)
Diocesan Planning Study The diocesan-wide planning study is off to a GREAT START! The first focus groups were well attended and provided everyone with a chance to find out more about the proposed plans and then give their feedback. Please consider attending one of these remaining focus group meetings: Tuesday, August 25th - 6:30PM St. Anthony of Padua Church - Natchitoches Wednesday, August 26th - 6:30PM St. Joseph Church - Marksville
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 AUGUST 22, 2015 Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 4:00PM - Mr. & Mrs. Howard Adams, and Jack Ellington in remembrance of his 62nd wedding anniversary Lector: M. Leleux Server: D. Foshee
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 8:00AM - Mat & Janice Lohman Lector: D. Bess Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - Roy Deville in remembrance of his birthday Lector: J. Louviere Server: L. Leleux
5:30PM - For the People Lector: E. Lohman Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 7:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 7:00AM - Jack Ellington in remembrance of his 85th birthday
The Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 2015 Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 4:00PM - PFC Justin Troy Gadel Sanders Lector: B. Patty Server: T. Foshee
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 8:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore Lector: G. Delaney Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - J. W. Roshto in remembrance of his birthday Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For the People Lector: J. Louviere Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, AUGUST 31 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 7:00AM - Paul Barker WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 7:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 7:00AM - Paul Barker
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 7:00AM - Mavis Tucker
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Jack Ellington by his 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.
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.
August 22 - August 23, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 08/16/2015 Total # of envelopes 42 Avg. identifiable gift $ 69.00 Weekly Collection $ 2,972.00 EFT Collection $ 195.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 749.00 Goal for August (5 wks) $ 19,580.00 Received for August $ 13,182.00 Still needed for August $ 6,398.00 Maint. & Repair Fund $ 30.00
Our Sick… Margarete Andries, Lovie Bennett, Mickey Buller, Richard Campbell, Gabrele Dupont, Faron Gillespie, Debbie Houpaugh, Daniel Jones, Evelyn Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, John Massy, Susan McKinney, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Charles & Judy Medica, Ben Moulton, David Mullins, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Huey Ponthieux, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Melissa Thompson, Vivian Tumminello, Sarah Waits, Julius Walker
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note In today’s Gospel, we hear that a number of Jesus’ followers left him because his message was too difficult for them to accept. In essence, they did not believe in him. He then asked the Twelve if they wished to leave as well. Peter responds by making a profound profession of faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior. The Twelve made a choice and stood by their choice, remaining loyal to their commitment to Jesus. A good question for our reflection might be this: Are we satisfied with the stewardship we exercise over our baptismal commitment? Are we just “along for the ride?” Are we keeping Christ in front of us as we make decisions about our daily activities, our relationships, our parish, issues in the workplace, issues such as peace and justice? What is the quality of our stewardship?
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… Billy Brock, Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Amanda Durand, Charie Hakeman, Mary Mayeux, Philip Paige Our Homebound… Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Karen Guidry, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young Our Nursing Home Residents… Florence Broussard, Sophie Nassif, 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: August 22 - Father John Brocato August 23 - Father Anthony Catella August 24 - Father Scott Chemino August 25 - Father Mauricio Clemente August 26 - Father Daniel Corkery August 27 - Father John Cunningham August 28 - Father Wade Decoste
Mass Intentions WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 2015 Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 4:00PM - Mr. & Mrs. Howard Adams, and Jack Ellington in remembrance of his 62nd wedding anniversary Lector: M. Leleux Server: D. Foshee
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 8:00AM - Mat & Janice Lohman Lector: D. Bess Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - Roy Deville in remembrance of his birthday Lector: J. Louviere Server: L. Leleux
5:30PM - For the People Lector: E. Lohman Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 7:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 7:00AM - Jack Ellington in remembrance of his 85th birthday
The Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 2015 Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 4:00PM - PFC Justin Troy Gadel Sanders Lector: B. Patty Server: T. Foshee
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 8:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore Lector: G. Delaney Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - J. W. Roshto in remembrance of his birthday Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For the People Lector: J. Louviere Server: I. Antee
MONDAY, AUGUST 31 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 7:00AM - Paul Barker WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 7:00AM - Ernest & Bernice Moore THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 7:00AM - Paul Barker
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 7:00AM - Mavis Tucker
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Jack Ellington by his 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.
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.
August 22 - August 23, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 08/16/2015 Total # of envelopes 42 Avg. identifiable gift $ 69.00 Weekly Collection $ 2,972.00 EFT Collection $ 195.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 749.00 Goal for August (5 wks) $ 19,580.00 Received for August $ 13,182.00 Still needed for August $ 6,398.00 Maint. & Repair Fund $ 30.00
Our Sick… Margarete Andries, Lovie Bennett, Mickey Buller, Richard Campbell, Gabrele Dupont, Faron Gillespie, Debbie Houpaugh, Daniel Jones, Evelyn Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, John Massy, Susan McKinney, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Charles & Judy Medica, Ben Moulton, David Mullins, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Huey Ponthieux, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Melissa Thompson, Vivian Tumminello, Sarah Waits, Julius Walker
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note In today’s Gospel, we hear that a number of Jesus’ followers left him because his message was too difficult for them to accept. In essence, they did not believe in him. He then asked the Twelve if they wished to leave as well. Peter responds by making a profound profession of faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior. The Twelve made a choice and stood by their choice, remaining loyal to their commitment to Jesus. A good question for our reflection might be this: Are we satisfied with the stewardship we exercise over our baptismal commitment? Are we just “along for the ride?” Are we keeping Christ in front of us as we make decisions about our daily activities, our relationships, our parish, issues in the workplace, issues such as peace and justice? What is the quality of our stewardship?
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… Billy Brock, Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Amanda Durand, Charie Hakeman, Mary Mayeux, Philip Paige Our Homebound… Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Karen Guidry, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young Our Nursing Home Residents… Florence Broussard, Sophie Nassif, 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: August 22 - Father John Brocato August 23 - Father Anthony Catella August 24 - Father Scott Chemino August 25 - Father Mauricio Clemente August 26 - Father Daniel Corkery August 27 - Father John Cunningham August 28 - Father Wade Decoste
The Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time
August 22 - August 23, 2015
PARISH NEWS New Email Address
Ladies Prayer Group
Please make a note that our new email address is: mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Every Tuesday evening 6:00PM - 7:00PM in Cumella Hall All ladies are invited to attend!
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting Monday, August 24th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall Cost is $32.00 per year Everyone is welcome to attend!
First Monday Supper September 7, 2015 5:00PM to 7:00PM—Cumella Hall $8 per plate Dine In or Take Out Menu: Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Carrot Souffle`, Salad & Bread
First Religious Education Class th
Wednesday, September 9 Supper: 5:30PM Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Fall Garage Sale Saturday, September 19, 2015 6:00AM to 2:00PM Please save any garage sale worthy items you may have lying around your house or garage etc. All donations for this sale are appreciated. Lack of storage prevents us from being able to accept any items until the week of the garage sale. Dates and times will be announced. We are not able to accept any articles of clothing. Please call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502 with any questions.
Bulletin By Email If you would like to receive the weekly bulletin via email, please email mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
Low-Gluten Host Low-gluten hosts are now available upon request. Please speak with Fr. Paul before Mass.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Will meet on Thursday, September 17th 10:00AM - Cumella Hall and will resume on the 3rd Wednesday in October Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152 or Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
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
Parish Book of Prayer
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
A parish book of prayer is located in the narthex. You may include the names of anyone for whom you would like us to pray. An intention for this purpose will be included in our Sunday Universal Prayers (formerly known as the Prayers of the Faithful).
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
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
Prayer Requests The page 3 listing of those for whom we have been asked to pray is in need of reorganization. Please call or email the parish office if the name of a sick or recovering person should be retained. Otherwise we’ll presume that through the grace of God they’ve been returned to full health. Our homebound, nursing home residents, and military personnel will remain unless we are otherwise notified.
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com TOPS WEIGHT LOSS MEETING Monday, August 24 - 5:30pm In Cumella Hall 1st MONDAY SUPPER Monday, September 7th (see page 4)
Diocesan Planning Study The diocesan-wide planning study is off to a GREAT START! The first focus groups were well attended and provided everyone with a chance to find out more about the proposed plans and then give their feedback. Please consider attending one of these remaining focus group meetings: Tuesday, August 25th - 6:30PM St. Anthony of Padua Church - Natchitoches Wednesday, August 26th - 6:30PM St. Joseph Church - Marksville
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.