The Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary
October 10 - October 11, 2015
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
PARISH NEWS TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Homemade Side Dishes For Sale
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Monday, October 12 5:30PM - Cumella Hall Cost is $32.00 per year Everyone is welcome to attend!
Cornbread dressing w/chicken will be on sale for $20, carrot soufflé for $15 and sweet potato 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.
Novena For Life - Week 6 Tuesday, October 13th 6:00PM This novena includes exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, scripture, reflection, Universal Prayers, and a Pro Life Litany.
MMJ Companions If you are a primary caregiver for a loved one, and need someone to sit with them due to a temporary, outside commitment you may have, please call the Church office at (318) 487-9894 so we can arrange for an MMJ Companion to help you out.
Religious Education Class Wednesday, October 14th Supper: 5:30PM; Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Cub Scouts Tuesday, October 20th 6:00PM - Cumella Hall For all boys grades 1 - 5
Choir Rehearsal
Monthly on the 3rd 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.
1. Designating an IPhone/IPad free zone in your home; 2. Take a 15 minute walk each day without your cell phone. Consider spending the time in prayer and meditation; 3. No IPhone/IPads at meals. Spend the time talking and sharing with one another. 4
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
For your benefit and that of your family, you might consider:
A new parish directory is in the making. These are the dates that the photographer will be here to take your pictures. All parishioners are invited, requested and expected!!! We will begin making appointment times in a few weeks.
PARISH STAFF
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.
Technological Insights
December 3, 4, & 5
www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
(318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436
Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship
Diocesan Choir
Our parish choir meets in church every Sunday at 9:45AM. Everyone is welcome to join us!!!
Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM
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
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education
(318) 308-9991 - katie.gralapp@gmail.com
(318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
CHOIR REHEARSAL Sunday, October 11th (see page 4) NOVENA FOR LIFE Tuesday, October 13th (see page 4) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS Wednesday, October 14th (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.