Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 17 - September 18, 2016
PARISH NEWS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Congratulations
First Penance - First Eucharist
CJ Fuqua Fire Fighter of the Year Fire District 17 Forest Hill Volunteer Fire Department
Please call Courtney Landry if you have not received a call from her to schedule an interview with Fr. Paul on either Monday, October 24th or Tuesday, October 25th.
First Monday Supper
Adult Faith Formation
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
October 3, 2016 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $8 per plate - Dine In or Take Out Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Seasoned Green Beans, Salad & Bread
Tuesday Evenings Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Presentation: 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Prior attendance is not a prerequisite.
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.
Blessing of the Animals
LOCAL AREA NEWS
PARISH STAFF
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Saturday, October 1 - 10:00 a.m. In commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron of animals and the environment, we will have a special blessing for your pets. Please bring your pets to the front of the church. (Dogs should be leashed or crated, and cats should be crated!) You can bring your birds, your fish or your large animals in a trailer! Please join us with your families as we celebrate all God’s creatures great and small!!
Annual Red Mass rd
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.
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 countries. 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! For more information, go to 40daysforlife.com.
Wedding Anniversary 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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - Cumella Hall Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152
Catholic Charismatic Conference Saturday, Oct. 1 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Maryhill Renewal Center, Pineville, LA. Open to men and women Cost $60 for singles and $100 for married couples and includes breakfast and lunch. To register call Diane Ardoin at (318) 419-1547 or email cenlamagnificat@gmail.com. Deadline to register is September 26th.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, September 21st Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, September 25th Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4
ALL ARE WELCOME
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
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
CJ Fuqua, M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Tuesday, September 20th
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD Grades Pre K - 5 Wednesday, September 21st Grades 6 - 11 Sunday, September 25th
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-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Retired Priests Fund
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Voorhies P. Gauthier
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8:00AM - Ed & Valorie Clayton
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Loken
Lector: C. Sayes Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
Lector: C. Coreil Server: R. Coreil
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: I. Antee
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: E. Lohman Server: I. Antee
Lector: J. Louviere Server: V. Montalvo
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 7:00AM - Polly Jones
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 7:00AM - Polly Jones
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7:00AM - Elaine Pharis
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 7:00AM - Camille Smith
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 7:00AM - Elaine Pharis
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 7:00AM - Rena Truxillo
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. Both the Diocesan Policy for the Protection of Minors and the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct are available in the safe environment section of the Diocesan website: www.diocesealex.org.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Rena Truxillo By Mr. & Mrs. Ray Reich 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 17 - September 18, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/11/2016
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)
59 $ 69.00 $ 3,241.00 $ 1,380.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 92.00 $ 18,116.00 $ 11,343.00 $ 6,773.00 $ 75.00 $ 3,115.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Brandon Parish, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note In Jesus’ parable of the Unjust Steward, we encounter a financial manager who has wasted his master’s wealth and faces dismissal from his position. To overcome the crisis confronting him, the steward reduces some very considerable debts owed by poor neighbors to his master in order to help them out. Though the steward has sinned against God and his master by squandering what belongs to someone else, both the prudent way in which he goes about resolving the crisis coupled with relieving people who are in need can be seen as a way to better steward the gifts entrusted to us by God. Although good stewards today acknowledge that they may never use their God-given gifts in a way that completely conforms to the demands of the Gospel, a commitment to using their gifts with prudence and for the purpose of helping their neighbors wins God’s favor.
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 17 - Father Abraham Palakkattuchira September 18 - Father Binochan Pallipparambil September 19 - Father Jose Pallipurath September 20 - Father John Pardue September 21 - Father Chad Partain September 22 - Father Thomas Paul September 23 - Father George Pookkattu 3
Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Retired Priests Fund
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Voorhies P. Gauthier
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8:00AM - Ed & Valorie Clayton
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Loken
Lector: C. Sayes Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
10:30AM - Randy Lamkin
Lector: C. Coreil Server: R. Coreil
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: I. Antee
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: E. Lohman Server: I. Antee
Lector: J. Louviere Server: V. Montalvo
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 7:00AM - Polly Jones
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 7:00AM - Polly Jones
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7:00AM - Elaine Pharis
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 7:00AM - Camille Smith
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 7:00AM - Elaine Pharis
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 7:00AM - Rena Truxillo
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. Both the Diocesan Policy for the Protection of Minors and the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct are available in the safe environment section of the Diocesan website: www.diocesealex.org.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Rena Truxillo By Mr. & Mrs. Ray Reich 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 17 - September 18, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/11/2016
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)
59 $ 69.00 $ 3,241.00 $ 1,380.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 92.00 $ 18,116.00 $ 11,343.00 $ 6,773.00 $ 75.00 $ 3,115.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Brandon Parish, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note In Jesus’ parable of the Unjust Steward, we encounter a financial manager who has wasted his master’s wealth and faces dismissal from his position. To overcome the crisis confronting him, the steward reduces some very considerable debts owed by poor neighbors to his master in order to help them out. Though the steward has sinned against God and his master by squandering what belongs to someone else, both the prudent way in which he goes about resolving the crisis coupled with relieving people who are in need can be seen as a way to better steward the gifts entrusted to us by God. Although good stewards today acknowledge that they may never use their God-given gifts in a way that completely conforms to the demands of the Gospel, a commitment to using their gifts with prudence and for the purpose of helping their neighbors wins God’s favor.
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 17 - Father Abraham Palakkattuchira September 18 - Father Binochan Pallipparambil September 19 - Father Jose Pallipurath September 20 - Father John Pardue September 21 - Father Chad Partain September 22 - Father Thomas Paul September 23 - Father George Pookkattu 3
Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 17 - September 18, 2016
PARISH NEWS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Congratulations
First Penance - First Eucharist
CJ Fuqua Fire Fighter of the Year Fire District 17 Forest Hill Volunteer Fire Department
Please call Courtney Landry if you have not received a call from her to schedule an interview with Fr. Paul on either Monday, October 24th or Tuesday, October 25th.
First Monday Supper
Adult Faith Formation
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
October 3, 2016 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $8 per plate - Dine In or Take Out Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Seasoned Green Beans, Salad & Bread
Tuesday Evenings Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Presentation: 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Prior attendance is not a prerequisite.
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.
Blessing of the Animals
LOCAL AREA NEWS
PARISH STAFF
st
Saturday, October 1 - 10:00 a.m. In commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron of animals and the environment, we will have a special blessing for your pets. Please bring your pets to the front of the church. (Dogs should be leashed or crated, and cats should be crated!) You can bring your birds, your fish or your large animals in a trailer! Please join us with your families as we celebrate all God’s creatures great and small!!
Annual Red Mass rd
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.
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 countries. 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! For more information, go to 40daysforlife.com.
Wedding Anniversary 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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - Cumella Hall Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152
Catholic Charismatic Conference Saturday, Oct. 1 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Maryhill Renewal Center, Pineville, LA. Open to men and women Cost $60 for singles and $100 for married couples and includes breakfast and lunch. To register call Diane Ardoin at (318) 419-1547 or email cenlamagnificat@gmail.com. Deadline to register is September 26th.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, September 21st Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, September 25th Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4
ALL ARE WELCOME
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
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
CJ Fuqua, M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Tuesday, September 20th
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD Grades Pre K - 5 Wednesday, September 21st Grades 6 - 11 Sunday, September 25th
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.