Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
August 27 - August 28, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Adult Faith Formation
St. Peregrine Novena
Tuesday Evenings Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30PM Presentation: 6:00PM 7:00PM Prior attendance is not a prerequisite.
September 12,2016 6:30PM We will gather on the second Monday of each month to pray for those living with cancer and those who love and care for them. The novena will conclude in 1/2 hour. Since the word novena refers to 9 of something, we will end this novena in May.
Flood Victims Thank you to everyone who donated to last weekend’s second collection. Over $2,900 was collected and will be sent to our chancery (diocesan offices) to be disbursed between the Dioceses of Lafayette and Baton Rouge. Additionally, two truck-loads of cleaning supplies, etc. was collected and taken to LSUA for disbursement to a Baton Rouge shelter.
From the Pastor Given the sometimes volatile nature of our upcoming elections, the parish is making available to our members “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility” from the Catholic Bishops of the U.S. Please take one home as a guide in the exercise of your rights and duties as participants in our democracy.
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. There is a $150 limit for reimbursement. A signup sheet is located in the narthex for anyone interested in hosting a breakfast. Please feel free to sign up for any available month. Please call Kathy at the Parish Office with any questions.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD
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
Leadership Change This past week I was informed that our Director, Religious Education (DRE), Michelle Lemoine has accepted a similar position at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Parish in Alexandria. We wish her well in this exciting new endeavor and thank her for her excellent ministry in our parish. Gratefully, parishioner Courtney Landry will currently fill the position as Coordinator, Religious Education (CRE) for grades Pre K to 6. Courtney’s energy and skill-set will be a great asset to our program.
Prayer Service September 9, 2016 6:00PM This prayer service is being conducted in response to recent incidents of violence and racial tension in communities across the United States. The President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is asking all dioceses in our country to unite in a Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities.
Fall Garage Sale
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD CLASSES Grades Pre K - 6 begin Wednesday, September 7th Grades 7 - 11 begin Sunday, September 11th
REGISTRATION FORMS ARE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 1ST
Grades Pre K to 6 - Wednesday, September 7
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.
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. 4
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
Sacraments of the Church
Religious Education/CCD Registration
If you have any questions or need to arrange a pick-up at your home, please call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502.
(318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Religious Education Grades 7 to 11 - Sunday, September 11
Saturday, September 17 - 7:00AM to Noon Drop Off: Thursday, 9/15 & Friday, 9/16 We are not accepting any clothes or shoes.
Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist