Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time
October 15 - October 16, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Holiday Side Dishes
Annual White Mass
Cornbread dressing w/chicken will be on sale for $20, carrot soufflé for $15 and green bean casserole for $15. This is a ONE TIME ONLY event. Orders must be received by November 7th and picked up between November 14 - 18. Call or email the parish office to place your order.
Saturday, Oct. 22nd at 9:30 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Alexandria All healthcare personnel in the diocese are invited to celebrate with the Central Louisiana Physicians Guild of the Catholic Medical Association
Mass & Sanctuary Candle Intentions
From The Pastor
Masses may be celebrated and candles memorialized for the living, the dead, in thanksgiving, for birthdays, anniversaries, prayers answered, or any other appropriate need or reason. Although Masses are always “free”, a monetary donation is customary. Please call the parish office.
This weekend we say goodbye to Deacon Derek Ducote. A reception in his honor will be held this Sunday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Deacon has been ministering with us for the last 5 months as part of the internship program at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He is expected to be ordained a priest in 2017 after he completes his studies. We thank Deacon Derek for sharing his faith with us. Let us keep him in prayer as he continues his preparation for priesthood in the diocese of Alexandria.
Forty Days For Life th
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September 28 - November 6 This is a powerful campaign of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil and outreach in an effort to end abortion. Visit 40daysforlife.com.
In three weeks we will be electing a new president to lead our country. For many this is a challenging and difficult decision. To assist you, consider visiting www.usccb.org/issues-andaction/faithful-citizenship.
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM Friday 8:00AM to Noon 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 KHS, Pastor
Mrs. 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
Mr. Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
Ms Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
Mrs. Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, October 19th Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, October 23rd Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Our prayer shawl ministry does excellent work for our sick/recovering parishioners. To continue with this ministry they depend on donations of yarn from you, our parishioners. Please place any yarn you would like to donate to this ministry in the box labeled for this purpose in the Narthex or bring it to the church office.
First Reconciliation Class Sunday, October 16th 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.
St. Teresa of Calcutta th
Monday, October 17 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. St. Rita Church Father Taylor Reynolds will be giving a presentation to the life, mission, and canonization of Mother Teresa. He will talk about her life and call and the steps leading up to her canonization. Additionally, Father will be distributing medals and holy cards that were blessed by the pope at St. Teresa’s canonization.
Adult Faith Formation Tuesday, October 18th Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Presentation: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Led by Father Paul as a summary follow-up. 4
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
Mrs. Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com (318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
Mr. Gary Leblanc, Janitorial/M aintenance (318) 487-9894
FAREWELL DEACON DEREK DUCOTE ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Tuesday, October 18th - 6:00 p.m. 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-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF OCTOBER 15, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: World Mission Sunday
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Lloyd & Eola Killen
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 4:00PM - Marie Anne LaPalme 120th birthday remembrance
Lector: M. Leleux Server: B. Gadel
Lector: K. Switzer Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
Lector: G. Delaney Server: L. Delaney
Lector: C. Sayes Server: J. Loken
10:30AM - Thomas O. Stafford, Jr.
10:30AM - Thomas O. Stafford, Jr.
Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
Lector: C. Coreil Server: B. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: J. Louviere Server: V. Montalvo
Lector: E. Lohman Server: M. Mallach
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 7:00AM - Our parish family
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 7:00AM - Camille Smith
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 7:00AM - World peace
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 7:00AM - Our fallen heroes
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 7:00AM - Our service men & women
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 7:00AM - John Thomisee
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 Camille Smith By her great grandchildren 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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October 15 - October 16, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 10/09/2016
Our Sick Maggie Avant, Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Linda Butler, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keely, Bruce Laborde, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, 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 October (5 wks) Received for October Still needed for September Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
59 $ 100.00 $ 5,011.00 $ 1,505.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 1,987.00 $ 22,645.00 $ 11,520.00 $ 11,125.00 $ 00.00 $ 3,230.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Gerri Deptula, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, John Goetz, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Butch and Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young
If we want to know what Jesus’ parable is about in today’s gospel, it seems that we don’t need to work too hard because Saint Luke tells us right at the beginning: “Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.” This parable has often been used to bring comfort to us about our prayer life. But could there be a more challenging message for those who take stewardship seriously? Widows were the poorest and most vulnerable of people in Jesus’ time. Oppressive legal and economic structures were the norm. Could it be that we are also encouraged to pray persistently for the poor, the weak and the vulnerable as we hear their cry for justice? And that we must not lose heart that we can effect change in their lives?
Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Cade Jameson, Daniel Keely, 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: October 15 - Father Vic Vead
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
October 16 - Father Nino Viviano
October 17 - Father John Wiltse October 18 - Father Joseph Xavier October 19 - Father Kurian Zechariah October 20 - Father Anthony Aelavanthara October 21 - Father Walter Ajaero
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Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF OCTOBER 15, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: World Mission Sunday
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Lloyd & Eola Killen
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 4:00PM - Marie Anne LaPalme 120th birthday remembrance
Lector: M. Leleux Server: B. Gadel
Lector: K. Switzer Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
Lector: G. Delaney Server: L. Delaney
Lector: C. Sayes Server: J. Loken
10:30AM - Thomas O. Stafford, Jr.
10:30AM - Thomas O. Stafford, Jr.
Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
Lector: C. Coreil Server: B. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: J. Louviere Server: V. Montalvo
Lector: E. Lohman Server: M. Mallach
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 7:00AM - Our parish family
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 7:00AM - Camille Smith
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 7:00AM - World peace
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 7:00AM - Our fallen heroes
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 7:00AM - Our service men & women
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 7:00AM - John Thomisee
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 Camille Smith By her great grandchildren 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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October 15 - October 16, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 10/09/2016
Our Sick Maggie Avant, Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Linda Butler, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keely, Bruce Laborde, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, 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 October (5 wks) Received for October Still needed for September Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
59 $ 100.00 $ 5,011.00 $ 1,505.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 1,987.00 $ 22,645.00 $ 11,520.00 $ 11,125.00 $ 00.00 $ 3,230.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Gerri Deptula, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, John Goetz, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Butch and Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young
If we want to know what Jesus’ parable is about in today’s gospel, it seems that we don’t need to work too hard because Saint Luke tells us right at the beginning: “Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.” This parable has often been used to bring comfort to us about our prayer life. But could there be a more challenging message for those who take stewardship seriously? Widows were the poorest and most vulnerable of people in Jesus’ time. Oppressive legal and economic structures were the norm. Could it be that we are also encouraged to pray persistently for the poor, the weak and the vulnerable as we hear their cry for justice? And that we must not lose heart that we can effect change in their lives?
Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Cade Jameson, Daniel Keely, 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: October 15 - Father Vic Vead
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
October 16 - Father Nino Viviano
October 17 - Father John Wiltse October 18 - Father Joseph Xavier October 19 - Father Kurian Zechariah October 20 - Father Anthony Aelavanthara October 21 - Father Walter Ajaero
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Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time
October 15 - October 16, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
Holiday Side Dishes
Annual White Mass
Cornbread dressing w/chicken will be on sale for $20, carrot soufflé for $15 and green bean casserole for $15. This is a ONE TIME ONLY event. Orders must be received by November 7th and picked up between November 14 - 18. Call or email the parish office to place your order.
Saturday, Oct. 22nd at 9:30 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Alexandria All healthcare personnel in the diocese are invited to celebrate with the Central Louisiana Physicians Guild of the Catholic Medical Association
Mass & Sanctuary Candle Intentions
From The Pastor
Masses may be celebrated and candles memorialized for the living, the dead, in thanksgiving, for birthdays, anniversaries, prayers answered, or any other appropriate need or reason. Although Masses are always “free”, a monetary donation is customary. Please call the parish office.
This weekend we say goodbye to Deacon Derek Ducote. A reception in his honor will be held this Sunday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Deacon has been ministering with us for the last 5 months as part of the internship program at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He is expected to be ordained a priest in 2017 after he completes his studies. We thank Deacon Derek for sharing his faith with us. Let us keep him in prayer as he continues his preparation for priesthood in the diocese of Alexandria.
Forty Days For Life th
th
September 28 - November 6 This is a powerful campaign of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil and outreach in an effort to end abortion. Visit 40daysforlife.com.
In three weeks we will be electing a new president to lead our country. For many this is a challenging and difficult decision. To assist you, consider visiting www.usccb.org/issues-andaction/faithful-citizenship.
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM Friday 8:00AM to Noon 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 KHS, Pastor
Mrs. 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
Mr. Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
Ms Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
Mrs. Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, October 19th Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, October 23rd Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Our prayer shawl ministry does excellent work for our sick/recovering parishioners. To continue with this ministry they depend on donations of yarn from you, our parishioners. Please place any yarn you would like to donate to this ministry in the box labeled for this purpose in the Narthex or bring it to the church office.
First Reconciliation Class Sunday, October 16th 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.
St. Teresa of Calcutta th
Monday, October 17 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. St. Rita Church Father Taylor Reynolds will be giving a presentation to the life, mission, and canonization of Mother Teresa. He will talk about her life and call and the steps leading up to her canonization. Additionally, Father will be distributing medals and holy cards that were blessed by the pope at St. Teresa’s canonization.
Adult Faith Formation Tuesday, October 18th Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Presentation: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Led by Father Paul as a summary follow-up. 4
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
Mrs. Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com (318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
Mr. Gary Leblanc, Janitorial/M aintenance (318) 487-9894
FAREWELL DEACON DEREK DUCOTE ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Tuesday, October 18th - 6:00 p.m. 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.