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.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 4:00PM - Mary Jane Buhot, Roy Deville
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
Lector: C. Sayes Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: G. Delaney Server: J. Loken
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: I. Antee
Lector: J. Antee Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: J. Louviere Server: V. Montalvo
Lector: K. Switzer Server: L. Leleux
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:00AM - Mr. & Mrs. John H. Jones
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 7:00AM - Polly Jones
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 7:00AM - Voorhies P. Gauthier
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7:00AM - Elaine Pharis WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 7:00AM - Camille Smith
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 7:00AM - Rena Truxillo
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 7:00AM - Polly Jones
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 For those who died or were injured as a result of the attacks on 9/11/01 at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA, and for those who love them. 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.
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September 10 - September 11, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/04/2016
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 Overage Goal for September (4 wks) Received for September Still Needed for September Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
60 $ 102.00 $ 6,397.00 $ 325.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 2,193.00 $ 18,116.00 $ 6,722.00 $ 11,394.00 $ 45.00 $ 3,040.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Brandon Parish, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note Among the primary themes in today’s gospel when we hear Jesus’ well-known parable of the Prodigal Son is forgiveness and the need to repent. But from a stewardship point of view what is also interesting is one of the secondary themes: the failure to use responsibly the gifts that have been so generously bestowed. The youngest son who demanded his inheritance and left home, broke no laws or religious commandments. His wrongdoing was that he wasted his inherited wealth, the abundant gifts given to him. His sin was in his extravagant living; squandering his gifts in pursuit of selfish pleasures. Good stewards acknowledge that everything they have comes from God, and they are required to cultivate these gifts responsibly. What are our God-given gifts? Do we use them responsibly? Do we exercise good stewardship over them?
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:
Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess, Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Marshall Long Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long, Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister, Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
September 10 - Father James Nellikunnel September 11 - Father Marc Noel September 12 - Father John O’Brien September 13 - Father Dan O’Connor September 14 - Father Kenneth Obiekwe September 15 - Father Christian Ogbonna September 16 - Father Remi Owuamanam 3
Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 4:00PM - Mary Jane Buhot, Roy Deville
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
Lector: C. Sayes Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: G. Delaney Server: J. Loken
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: I. Antee
Lector: J. Antee Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: J. Louviere Server: V. Montalvo
Lector: K. Switzer Server: L. Leleux
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:00AM - Mr. & Mrs. John H. Jones
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 7:00AM - Polly Jones
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 7:00AM - Voorhies P. Gauthier
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7:00AM - Elaine Pharis WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 7:00AM - Camille Smith
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 7:00AM - Rena Truxillo
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 7:00AM - Polly Jones
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 For those who died or were injured as a result of the attacks on 9/11/01 at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA, and for those who love them. 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.
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September 10 - September 11, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/04/2016
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 Overage Goal for September (4 wks) Received for September Still Needed for September Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
60 $ 102.00 $ 6,397.00 $ 325.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 2,193.00 $ 18,116.00 $ 6,722.00 $ 11,394.00 $ 45.00 $ 3,040.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Brandon Parish, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note Among the primary themes in today’s gospel when we hear Jesus’ well-known parable of the Prodigal Son is forgiveness and the need to repent. But from a stewardship point of view what is also interesting is one of the secondary themes: the failure to use responsibly the gifts that have been so generously bestowed. The youngest son who demanded his inheritance and left home, broke no laws or religious commandments. His wrongdoing was that he wasted his inherited wealth, the abundant gifts given to him. His sin was in his extravagant living; squandering his gifts in pursuit of selfish pleasures. Good stewards acknowledge that everything they have comes from God, and they are required to cultivate these gifts responsibly. What are our God-given gifts? Do we use them responsibly? Do we exercise good stewardship over them?
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:
Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess, Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Marshall Long Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long, Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister, Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
September 10 - Father James Nellikunnel September 11 - Father Marc Noel September 12 - Father John O’Brien September 13 - Father Dan O’Connor September 14 - Father Kenneth Obiekwe September 15 - Father Christian Ogbonna September 16 - Father Remi Owuamanam 3
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.
nd
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.