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.