Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 10 - September 11, 2016
PARISH NEWS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
St. Peregrine Novena
Adult Faith Formation
September 12th (2nd Monday of the month) 6:30 p.m. The novena will last about 1/2 hour. It will conclude on May 8, 2017 (9 months).
Tuesday Evenings Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Presentation: 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Prior attendance is not a prerequisite.
Fall Garage Sale
Religious Education/CCD Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, September 14th Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, September 11th Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 17 - 7:00 a.m. 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.
First Penance - First Eucharist
Sunday Breakfast th
This week Courtney Landry will be calling to schedule interviews with Fr. Paul on either Monday, October 24th or Tuesday, October 25th. The meetings should only last about 10-15 minutes.
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September 11 (2 Sunday of the month) 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. A sign-up sheet is located in the narthex for anyone interested in hosting a breakfast. Please feel free to sign up for any available month.
LOCAL AREA NEWS
Wedding Anniversary Mass
Annual Red Mass
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 4:00 p.m. 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.
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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. Fr. Bruce Miller will be the homilist. This Mass is open to the public. A reception will follow in Xavier Hall for clergy and members of the bar.
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.
Forty Days For Life September 28th - November 6th 40 Days for Life is a powerful campaign of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil and community outreach in an effort to end abortion. More than 700,000 people participate in 36 countires. Since it was started 9 years ago (2007) in College Station, Texas, 11,796 lives have been saved, 133 abortion workers quit, and 73 abortion centers have closed! There are several ways to participate: sponsor a campaign in your area, attend a campaign in another city, or pray and fast with a group at church or at home privately, with the intentions of ending abortion. For more information, go to 40daysforlife.com.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - Cumella Hall Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152 4
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
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed (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
ST. PEREGRINE NOVENA Monday, September 12th - 6:30p.m.
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, September 17th - 7:00a.m. - Noon 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.