The Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 5 - September 6, 2015
PARISH NEWS
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM
First Monday Supper
Labor Day
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 Soufflé, Salad & Bread
Monday, September 7, 2015 In observance of this holiday, the parish offices will be closed. Mass that day will be celebrated at 9:00AM.
9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436
Prayer Shawl Ministry
www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Will meet on Thursday, September 17th 10:00AM - Cumella Hall and will resume on October 21st (the 3rd Wednesday) Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152 or Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
Monday, September 7th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall Cost is $32.00 per year Everyone is welcome to attend!
MMJ Companions
Novena For Life In light of the recent events in Lake Charles and Sunset, Louisiana and Roanoke, Virginia; the Planned Parenthood videos; the war in Iraq and Afghanistan; etc. it seemed prudent and timely for us to gather as a family in prayer for a renewed respect for human life as a gift from God. Therefore, for nine (9) consecutive Tuesdays beginning this Tuesday, September 8th and concluding November 3rd, we will gather in the Church at 6:00PM. Our novena will consist of exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, scripture, reflection, Universal Prayers, and the Litany of Our Lady of Sorrows.
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.
Several members of our parish family are primary caregivers for a spouse, parent or other loved one. There are times when they have outside commitments that require someone who would be willing to provide in-home companionship. If you would be willing to do so, on an as-needed basis, please call or email the parish office.
Wedding Anniversary Mass If you are celebrating a 25, 30, 35, or more anniversary in 2015, we would like to honor you on Saturday, February 13, 2016 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.
Diocesan Planning Study This week will be your last chance to participate in the planning study survey. You may read about the proposed plans at diocesealex.org/ survey and then fill out the online survey. The survey password is “Alexandria.”
Beginning Experience September 18-20 at Maryhill Renewal Center Widowed, separated or divorced? Don’t know where to turn? Struggling with grief or loss? This program helps grieving single-again persons move into the future with renewed hope. Cost for the weekend is $185.00. To register or for more information call Martha at (985) 226-6458 or Michelle at (318) 729-0129.
PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
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
1ST MONDAY SUPPER Monday, September 7th (see page 4) NOVENA FOR LIFE Tuesday, September 8th (see page 4) 1ST RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS Wednesday, September 9th (see page 4) 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.