The Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 26 - September 27, 2015
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
PARISH NEWS TOPS Weight Loss Meeting sth
Monday, September 28 5:30PM - Cumella Hall Cost is $32.00 per year Everyone is welcome to attend!
Novena For Life - Week 4 Tuesday, September 29th 6:00PM
Religious Education Class Wednesday, September 30th Supper: 5:30PM; Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
First Reconciliation Class Sunday, October 4th 9:00AM to 10:00AM - Cumella Hall If your son/daughter is planning to receive First Communion in the Spring at our church parish, they must also attend these six sessions for first Confession/Reconciliation.
Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 4th - 12:00PM (Noon) In commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, 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!!
Prayer Shawl Ministry rd
Monthly on the 3 Wednesday 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152
Janitor/Maintenance Position We are in need of someone to clean the church and hall. They should be able to handle minor maintenance issues. The salary will be an hourly rate depending upon experience and ability. Anyone interested should call Fr. Paul at the church office.
Cornbread Dressing Sale Cornbread dressing w/chicken will be on sale for $20, carrot soufflé for $15 and sweet potatoe casserole for $15. This is a ONE TIME ONLY event. Orders must be received by October 24th and picked up by November 14th . Call or email the parish office to place your order.
Diocesan Choir The Alexandria Diocesan Liturgical Commission is organizing a Diocesan Choir. This choir would provide musical leadership at several diocesan Masses during the year celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. There are no auditions or vocal requirements needed. A desire to praise God in song is all that is required. Please contact Fr. Paul M. LaPalme at (318) 487-9894.
Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth 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
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
MMJ Companions
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
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.
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education
(318) 308-9991 - katie.gralapp@gmail.com
A Note of Thanks We are grateful to Kevin and Mark Lohman for the new concrete stairs outside the youth center of our hall. Thanks also to Larry and Brenda Mathews for the new cabinetry in the sacristy which they provided, finished, and installed. Lastly, thanks to those who prepare and serve “coffee and...” on Sundays following the 8:00AM Mass. This ministry provides our parish with a time of good food and fellowship.
Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship Sign up sheets are now available for November, December and January. If you would like to assist in this ministry by providing a light “breakfast” following the 8:00AM Sunday Mass, please contact Mrs. Bobbie Long at (318) 442-3578.
(318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
NOVENA FOR LIFE Tuesday, September 29th (see page 4) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS Wednesday, September 30th (see page 4) FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION CLASS Sunday, October 4th (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.
The Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 4:00PM - Roy Deville and Loyd Joseph Gaspar Lector: M. Leleux Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 8:00AM - Ed & Valorie Clayton Lector: C. Sayes Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - Walter & Jeanne Deptula Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For our parish family Lector: E. Lohman Server: D. Foshee
WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2015 Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 4:00PM - Deceased members of the Leotta Family and Walter J. Deptula, III Lector: G. Patty Server: D. Foshee
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: G. Delaney Server: L. Delaney Lector: C. Coreil Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:00AM - Jacquelyn Brown
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 7:00AM - Deceased members of the Goetz family
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 7:00AM - Col. Barbara Black
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 7:00AM - Paul Barker 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.
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/20/2015 Total # of envelopes 47 Avg. identifiable gift $ 71.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,025.00 EFT Collection $ 650.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 241.00 Goal for September (4 wks) $15,664.00 Received for September $14,811.00 Still needed for September $ 853.00
Thank You For Your Generosity!
10:30AM - James William “Bill” Grice
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 7:00AM - Deceased members of the Keane family
STEWARDSHIP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 7:00AM - Johnie Reich THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 7:00AM - NO MASS
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Marvin Johnson by his family 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.
Stewardship Note St. James warns against accepting the standards of the world and assuming that what is normative in society needs no countercultural challenge. The temptation to hoard riches and make sharp bargains at the expense of the powerless is pervasive because these things are generally done and look respectable enough. St. James points to God’s judgment on these attitudes and actions of amassing wealth and comfort at the expense of others. How might we be better stewards of the material blessings we have been given? How might we use our wealth with compassion toward others?
September 26 - September 27, 2015
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Our Sick Richard Campbell, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Evelyn Lamkin, Sydney Landry, Paul Lauve, Vernon Mathews, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Charles & Judy Medica, Angie Roberts, Rickey Sayes, Theresa Spence, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Vivian Tumminello, Sarah Waits, Julius Walker Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Chari Hakeman, Mary Mayeux, Ben Moulton, Buddy Normand, Philip Paige, Brandon Parish Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Sophie Nassif, Ponthieux, Emma Wells
Rose
Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, please contact Kathy at the Church office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose.
Of Counsel to the Pastor
Daily Prayer For Priests
Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Marshall Long
A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are: September 26 - Father Angelo Messina September 27 - Father Jack Michalchuk September 28 - Father Kenneth Michiels September 29 - Father Bruce Miller September 30 - Father Charles Morgan October 1 - Bishop Ronald Herzog October 2 - Father Chris Nayak
Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
The Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 4:00PM - Roy Deville and Loyd Joseph Gaspar Lector: M. Leleux Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 8:00AM - Ed & Valorie Clayton Lector: C. Sayes Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - Walter & Jeanne Deptula Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For our parish family Lector: E. Lohman Server: D. Foshee
WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2015 Reg. Collection:
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 4:00PM - Deceased members of the Leotta Family and Walter J. Deptula, III Lector: G. Patty Server: D. Foshee
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: G. Delaney Server: L. Delaney Lector: C. Coreil Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:00AM - Jacquelyn Brown
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 7:00AM - Deceased members of the Goetz family
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 7:00AM - Col. Barbara Black
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 7:00AM - Paul Barker 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.
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/20/2015 Total # of envelopes 47 Avg. identifiable gift $ 71.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,025.00 EFT Collection $ 650.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 241.00 Goal for September (4 wks) $15,664.00 Received for September $14,811.00 Still needed for September $ 853.00
Thank You For Your Generosity!
10:30AM - James William “Bill” Grice
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 7:00AM - Deceased members of the Keane family
STEWARDSHIP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 7:00AM - Johnie Reich THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 7:00AM - NO MASS
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Marvin Johnson by his family 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.
Stewardship Note St. James warns against accepting the standards of the world and assuming that what is normative in society needs no countercultural challenge. The temptation to hoard riches and make sharp bargains at the expense of the powerless is pervasive because these things are generally done and look respectable enough. St. James points to God’s judgment on these attitudes and actions of amassing wealth and comfort at the expense of others. How might we be better stewards of the material blessings we have been given? How might we use our wealth with compassion toward others?
September 26 - September 27, 2015
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Our Sick Richard Campbell, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Evelyn Lamkin, Sydney Landry, Paul Lauve, Vernon Mathews, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Charles & Judy Medica, Angie Roberts, Rickey Sayes, Theresa Spence, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Vivian Tumminello, Sarah Waits, Julius Walker Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Chari Hakeman, Mary Mayeux, Ben Moulton, Buddy Normand, Philip Paige, Brandon Parish Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Sophie Nassif, Ponthieux, Emma Wells
Rose
Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, please contact Kathy at the Church office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose.
Of Counsel to the Pastor
Daily Prayer For Priests
Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Marshall Long
A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are: September 26 - Father Angelo Messina September 27 - Father Jack Michalchuk September 28 - Father Kenneth Michiels September 29 - Father Bruce Miller September 30 - Father Charles Morgan October 1 - Bishop Ronald Herzog October 2 - Father Chris Nayak
Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
The Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 26 - September 27, 2015
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
PARISH NEWS TOPS Weight Loss Meeting sth
Monday, September 28 5:30PM - Cumella Hall Cost is $32.00 per year Everyone is welcome to attend!
Novena For Life - Week 4 Tuesday, September 29th 6:00PM
Religious Education Class Wednesday, September 30th Supper: 5:30PM; Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
First Reconciliation Class Sunday, October 4th 9:00AM to 10:00AM - Cumella Hall If your son/daughter is planning to receive First Communion in the Spring at our church parish, they must also attend these six sessions for first Confession/Reconciliation.
Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 4th - 12:00PM (Noon) In commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, 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!!
Prayer Shawl Ministry rd
Monthly on the 3 Wednesday 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Gerry Craft at (318) 448-3152
Janitor/Maintenance Position We are in need of someone to clean the church and hall. They should be able to handle minor maintenance issues. The salary will be an hourly rate depending upon experience and ability. Anyone interested should call Fr. Paul at the church office.
Cornbread Dressing Sale Cornbread dressing w/chicken will be on sale for $20, carrot soufflé for $15 and sweet potatoe casserole for $15. This is a ONE TIME ONLY event. Orders must be received by October 24th and picked up by November 14th . Call or email the parish office to place your order.
Diocesan Choir The Alexandria Diocesan Liturgical Commission is organizing a Diocesan Choir. This choir would provide musical leadership at several diocesan Masses during the year celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. There are no auditions or vocal requirements needed. A desire to praise God in song is all that is required. Please contact Fr. Paul M. LaPalme at (318) 487-9894.
Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth 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
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
MMJ Companions
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
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.
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education
(318) 308-9991 - katie.gralapp@gmail.com
A Note of Thanks We are grateful to Kevin and Mark Lohman for the new concrete stairs outside the youth center of our hall. Thanks also to Larry and Brenda Mathews for the new cabinetry in the sacristy which they provided, finished, and installed. Lastly, thanks to those who prepare and serve “coffee and...” on Sundays following the 8:00AM Mass. This ministry provides our parish with a time of good food and fellowship.
Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship Sign up sheets are now available for November, December and January. If you would like to assist in this ministry by providing a light “breakfast” following the 8:00AM Sunday Mass, please contact Mrs. Bobbie Long at (318) 442-3578.
(318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
NOVENA FOR LIFE Tuesday, September 29th (see page 4) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS Wednesday, September 30th (see page 4) FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION CLASS Sunday, October 4th (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.