Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 3 - September 4, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Office Will Be Closed
Wedding Anniversary Mass
Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day Have a safe and happy holiday
If you are celebrating a 25, 40, 50, 60 or more anniversary in 2016, we would like to honor you on Saturday, February 11, 2017 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.
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.
From The Pastor Our Church has always been at the forefront in the protection of all life from conception until natural death. Like all church parishes, Mary, Mother of Jesus continually prays for this intention. I would like us to participate more proactively. I’m praying for someone(s) who would lead a Prolife Committee in our parish. If you are interested or would like further information, please call or email me as soon as possible.
St. Peregrine Novena 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.
Fall Garage Sale
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
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Tuesday Evenings Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30PM Presentation: 6:00PM 7:00PM Prior attendance is not a prerequisite.
Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed
Annual Red Mass Friday, Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria. Bishop Ronald Herzog will be the main celebrant with priests of the diocese concelebrating. Father Bruce Miller will be the homilist. The Red Mass is open to the public. A reception will follow in Xavier Hall for clergy and members of the bar. 4
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.
Adult Faith Formation
AREA NEWS
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.
9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, September 7th Supper: 5:30PM - Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, September 11th Supper: 6:30PM - Class: 7:00PM to 8:00PM
Sunday Breakfast
Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - derekducote@nds.edu
Religious Education/CCD
Saturday, September 17 - 7:00AM to Noon Drop Off: Thursday, 9/15 & Friday, 9/16 We are not accepting any clothes or shoes. If you have any questions or need to arrange a pick-up at your home, please call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502.
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
NO MONDAY NIGHT SUPPER Monday, September 5th
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD CLASSES Grades Pre K - 5 begin Wednesday, September 7th Grades 6 - 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.
Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Catholic University of America
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 4:00PM - Mary Jane Buhot, Roy Deville
Lector: TBD Server: B. Gadel
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: G. Delaney Server: J. Loken
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin 2nd anniv.
Lector: J. Antee Server: S. Landry
Lector: C. Coreil Server: C. Leleux
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: L. Leleux
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 9:00AM - Our parish family
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:00AM - Mr. & Mrs. John H. Jones
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 7:00AM - Parents of children with addictions
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 7:00AM - Voorhies P. Gauthier WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 815 7:00AM - Polly Jones
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 7:00AM - Our parish family
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 For all who died in the recent flooding of South Louisiana 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
September 3 - September 4, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 08/28/2016
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Geri Deptula, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Debbie Houpaugh, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keely, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Helen R. Mathews, John McClure, Charles Medica, Ottis Monroe, Donald Normand, Cynthia Parker, Donna Pearson, Jewel Perkins, Travis Perkins, Kelly Pias, Alma Reitzell, Ben Rougeou, Jr., Jenny Butler Spurlock, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Shortage Goal for August (4 wks) Received for August Over for August
47 $ 56.00 $ 2,768.00 $ 320.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 1,441.00 $ 18,116.00 $ 18,639.00 $ 523.00
Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
$ 2,995.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Steve Brundrett, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Brandon Parish, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note At the conclusion of today’s gospel, we hear Jesus tell a “great crowd” that “…anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” A few of Jesus’ immediate disciples, such as Peter, John and James, did just that: They responded to Jesus’ call, renouncing everything to follow him. How do modern disciples of Jesus respond when confronted with this apparently harsh command of Jesus? Surely the renunciation of possessions need not mean literally giving all one’s possessions away, does it? Questions we might ponder this week though: Do our possessions keep us from encountering Christ at Mass? Do they distract us from our parish family? Do our possessions interfere with our relationships? Do they make us insensitive to those less fortunate?
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Butch and Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, 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, Cade Jameson, 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.
Daily Prayer For Priests
For this coming week:
Please pray for Sister Paula Merrill, SCN and Sister Margaret Held, OSF who were killed in their home in Durant, MS. “They served the poor so well.”
September 3 - Father Jack Michalchuk September 4 - Father Kenneth Michiels September 5 - Father Bruce Miller September 6 - Father Charles Morgan September 7 - Father Augustine Mulanjanay September 8 - Father Jesus Munoz September 9 - Father Chris Nayak
Please keep their families and religious communities in your prayers as well. 3
Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Catholic University of America
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 4:00PM - Mary Jane Buhot, Roy Deville
Lector: TBD Server: B. Gadel
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: G. Delaney Server: J. Loken
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin 2nd anniv.
Lector: J. Antee Server: S. Landry
Lector: C. Coreil Server: C. Leleux
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: L. Leleux
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 9:00AM - Our parish family
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:00AM - Mr. & Mrs. John H. Jones
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 7:00AM - Parents of children with addictions
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 7:00AM - Voorhies P. Gauthier WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 815 7:00AM - Polly Jones
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 7:00AM - Our parish family
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 For all who died in the recent flooding of South Louisiana 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
September 3 - September 4, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 08/28/2016
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Geri Deptula, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Debbie Houpaugh, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keely, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Helen R. Mathews, John McClure, Charles Medica, Ottis Monroe, Donald Normand, Cynthia Parker, Donna Pearson, Jewel Perkins, Travis Perkins, Kelly Pias, Alma Reitzell, Ben Rougeou, Jr., Jenny Butler Spurlock, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Shortage Goal for August (4 wks) Received for August Over for August
47 $ 56.00 $ 2,768.00 $ 320.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 1,441.00 $ 18,116.00 $ 18,639.00 $ 523.00
Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
$ 2,995.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Steve Brundrett, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Brandon Parish, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note At the conclusion of today’s gospel, we hear Jesus tell a “great crowd” that “…anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” A few of Jesus’ immediate disciples, such as Peter, John and James, did just that: They responded to Jesus’ call, renouncing everything to follow him. How do modern disciples of Jesus respond when confronted with this apparently harsh command of Jesus? Surely the renunciation of possessions need not mean literally giving all one’s possessions away, does it? Questions we might ponder this week though: Do our possessions keep us from encountering Christ at Mass? Do they distract us from our parish family? Do our possessions interfere with our relationships? Do they make us insensitive to those less fortunate?
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Butch and Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, 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, Cade Jameson, 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.
Daily Prayer For Priests
For this coming week:
Please pray for Sister Paula Merrill, SCN and Sister Margaret Held, OSF who were killed in their home in Durant, MS. “They served the poor so well.”
September 3 - Father Jack Michalchuk September 4 - Father Kenneth Michiels September 5 - Father Bruce Miller September 6 - Father Charles Morgan September 7 - Father Augustine Mulanjanay September 8 - Father Jesus Munoz September 9 - Father Chris Nayak
Please keep their families and religious communities in your prayers as well. 3
Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 3 - September 4, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Office Will Be Closed
Wedding Anniversary Mass
Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day Have a safe and happy holiday
If you are celebrating a 25, 40, 50, 60 or more anniversary in 2016, we would like to honor you on Saturday, February 11, 2017 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.
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.
From The Pastor Our Church has always been at the forefront in the protection of all life from conception until natural death. Like all church parishes, Mary, Mother of Jesus continually prays for this intention. I would like us to participate more proactively. I’m praying for someone(s) who would lead a Prolife Committee in our parish. If you are interested or would like further information, please call or email me as soon as possible.
St. Peregrine Novena 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.
Fall Garage Sale
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
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Tuesday Evenings Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30PM Presentation: 6:00PM 7:00PM Prior attendance is not a prerequisite.
Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed
Annual Red Mass Friday, Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria. Bishop Ronald Herzog will be the main celebrant with priests of the diocese concelebrating. Father Bruce Miller will be the homilist. The Red Mass is open to the public. A reception will follow in Xavier Hall for clergy and members of the bar. 4
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.
Adult Faith Formation
AREA NEWS
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.
9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, September 7th Supper: 5:30PM - Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, September 11th Supper: 6:30PM - Class: 7:00PM to 8:00PM
Sunday Breakfast
Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - derekducote@nds.edu
Religious Education/CCD
Saturday, September 17 - 7:00AM to Noon Drop Off: Thursday, 9/15 & Friday, 9/16 We are not accepting any clothes or shoes. If you have any questions or need to arrange a pick-up at your home, please call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502.
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
NO MONDAY NIGHT SUPPER Monday, September 5th
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD CLASSES Grades Pre K - 5 begin Wednesday, September 7th Grades 6 - 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.