The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 27, 2014 - September 28, 2014
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PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
TOWN LIAISON COMMITTEE (TLC)
CCD/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
A meeting will be held on Monday, September 29th at 5:30PM to discuss ideas and to get volunteers to help with different church activities. The first activity planned is to participate in the Annual Woodworth Halloween Event.
If you have not yet submitted your child/ren’s registration form for the 2014/2015 academic year, please do so by September 30th. This will enable us to plan appropriately for the June 1-5, 2015 summer session.
The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 27, 2014 - September 28, 2014
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
October 5th - 10:30AM Mass October, the month of the Rosary. Where did it come from? Why do we pray it?
9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 (318) 487-9894 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
In commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4th, the patron of animals and the environment, we will have a special blessing for your pets next Saturday, October 4th. Please bring your pets to the front of the church at 9:00AM. (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!!
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Monday, October 6 5:00PM - 7:00PM in Cumella Hall Dine In or Take Out, $7 per plate Menu: Beef Tips w/Rice & Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Salad & Roll All Proceeds Benefit Our Capital Campaign
CORNBREAD DRESSING SALE Cornbread dressing w/chicken will be on sale for $20 and carrot soufflé for $15. This is a ONE TIME ONLY event. Orders must be received by November 3rd. Call or email the parish office to place your order.
SHEPHERD CENTER FOOD DRIVE Throughout the month of October, our parish will sponsor a collection of nonperishable protein for the Shepherd Center food pantry. Protein includes canned tuna, canned meats, peanut butter, etc. There will be a receptacle in the narthex for your donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
PARISH OFFICES Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 12:00PM
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY The 3rd Wednesday of every month 10:00AM - Cumella Hall For more information, call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
COFFEE AND... FELLOWSHIP every Sunday in Cumella Hall following the 8:00AM Mass BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Saturday, October 4th - 9:00AM In front of the Church
RECTORY CLEAN UP Thanks to everyone who participated in the rectory clean up. The sacrifice of your time and energy is appreciated. Thank you especially to Pat Brister for her leadership and boundless energy!!
FIRST MONDAY SUPPER Monday, October 6th 5:00 - 7:00PM in Cumella Hall
BULLETIN BY EMAIL If you would like to receive the weekly bulletin via email, please email mmjwoodworth@att.net with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
LOCAL AREA NEWS MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT Begins: 9:00AM - Saturday, October 11th Ends: 12:00PM - Sunday October 12th Maryhill Renewal Center-Ducote Hall Offered by our Diocesan Office of Religious Formation and Training. Cost: $120/couple and includes one night stay with meals. To register on-line or for more information, call 318-4456424 ext. 221 or www.diocesealex.org/ youngadultministry.
PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme Pastoral Administrator 2120 Coulee Crossing Road Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 445-7554 frplapalme@diocesealex.org Kathy Rachall Secretary/Bookkeeper mmjwoodworth@att.net Priscilla Gadel Cantor/Director of Music priscilla.s@prodigy.net
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 to make arrangements. 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 pastor directly.