Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time
October 22 - October 23, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
We Remember Our Beloved Dead
From The Pastor
Located near the baptismal font is our parish’s Book of Remembrance. You are invited to write the names of any deceased for which you would like us to pray on All Saints Day, All Souls Day and during the entire month of November. (If you have enrolled their names in past years, there is no need to re-enroll!)
In two weeks we will be electing elect a new president. For many this is a challenging and difficult decision. To assist you in making a thoughtful decision that coincides with your faith consider visiting www.usccb.org/issues-and -action/faithful-citizenship. A Lenten Parish Mission is scheduled for March 5-7, 2017. Please mark your calendars now to ensure your attendance and participation. This is a perfect opportunity to prepare for the Lenten season. More information will be forthcoming.
Additional Collection What better way to celebrate World Mission Sunday and its mission to spr ead the Gospel to the ends of the earth than through your financial support. Please support World Mission Sunday today by your prayers and generous support.
Advent Scripture Study A journey through the Infancy Narratives of Matthew and Luke will be presented on the four Thursdays of Advent, December 1-22. We will begin with a pot luck dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the church hall. The lessons will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will be utilizing the Little Rock Scripture Studies program. This is a truly blessed way to begin the Advent season in preparation for the Season of Christ’s birth. Please email Fr. Paul if you plan to attend so that sufficient books may be ordered and available. Although there is no cost for the evenings, a voluntary $15 donation to cover the cost of materials is appreciated, but not necessary.
All Souls’ Day Wednesday, November 2, 2016 7:00AM Mass Mary, Mother of Jesus Wednesday, November 2, 2016 4:00PM Mass Alexandria Memorial Gardens
First Monday Supper November 7, 2016 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $8 per plate - Dine In or Take Out Menu: Red Beans w/Rice and Sausage Salad & Cornbread
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Holiday Side Dishes 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.
Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, October 26th Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, October 30th Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
First Reconciliation Class
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.
Sunday, October 23rd 9:00AM to 10:00AM - Church 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. 4
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
Ms Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Mrs. Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
Mr. Gary Leblanc, Janitorial/M aintenance
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
Mr. Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister (225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Mrs. Katie Upton, Y outh M inister (318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
FIRST RECONCILIATION CLASS
Sunday, October 23rd 9:00a.m. to 10:00a.m. - Youth Center
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD
Grades Pre K - 5 Wednesday, October 26th Grades 6 - 11 Sunday, October 30th 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.
Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2016
WEEK OF OCTOBER 29, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: World Mission Sunday
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 4:00PM - Marie Anne LaPalme 120th birthday remembrance
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 4:00PM - Mike Henry; Mat Lohman Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: K. Switzer Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Loken
Lector: C. Sayes Server: J. Loken
10:30AM - Wanda Reich; Thomas O. Stafford, Jr.
10:30AM - Thomas O. Stafford, Jr.
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: C. Leleux
Lector: C. Coreil Server: B. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: K. Switzer Server: V. Montalvo
Lector: E. Lohman Server: M. Mallach
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 7:00AM - Camille Smith
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 5:30PM - For our beloved dead
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 7:00AM - For our beloved dead 6:00PM - For our beloved dead
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 7:00AM - For our beloved dead 4:00PM - For our beloved dead Alexandria Memorial Gardens
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 7:00AM - John Thomisee
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 7:00AM - Cue Domingues 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.
October 22 - October 23, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 10/16/2016
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Linda Butler, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keely, Terry Kohler, Bruce Laborde, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, Jana Massey, 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, Jacob Williamson
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Shortage Goal for October (5 wks) Received for October Still needed for October Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
56 $ 59.00 $ 3,539.00 $ 245.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 745.00 $ 22,645.00 $ 12,265.00 $ 10,380.00 $ 40.00 $ 3,270.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Gerri Deptula, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, John Goetz, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Sarah Waits
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note There is an interesting twist we find in today’s gospel when we hear Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector praying in the temple. The Pharisee is “praying to himself.” It doesn’t mean he was praying silently. It seems to mean something a lot more troubling, that he is praying to himself; that God is not his prayer’s intended audience. The words of the Pharisee are very much centered on himself: he makes claims about his character. He highlights his own admirable activities. Good stewards of their prayer lives know that a prayer of praise and thanksgiving should focus on the goodness of God. Do our prayers of thanksgiving always stay focused on God’s unfathomable, immeasurable goodness and generosity?
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, 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
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Wanda Reich 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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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
October 22 - Father Terry Allen
October 23 - Father Joy Antony October 24 - Father Stephen Brandow October 25 - Father David Braquet October 26 - Father John Brocato October 27 - Father Scott Chemino October 28 - Father Dan Cook 3
Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2016
WEEK OF OCTOBER 29, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: World Mission Sunday
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 4:00PM - Marie Anne LaPalme 120th birthday remembrance
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 4:00PM - Mike Henry; Mat Lohman Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: K. Switzer Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Loken
Lector: C. Sayes Server: J. Loken
10:30AM - Wanda Reich; Thomas O. Stafford, Jr.
10:30AM - Thomas O. Stafford, Jr.
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: C. Leleux
Lector: C. Coreil Server: B. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: K. Switzer Server: V. Montalvo
Lector: E. Lohman Server: M. Mallach
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 7:00AM - Camille Smith
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 5:30PM - For our beloved dead
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 7:00AM - For our beloved dead 6:00PM - For our beloved dead
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 7:00AM - For our beloved dead 4:00PM - For our beloved dead Alexandria Memorial Gardens
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 7:00AM - John Thomisee
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 7:00AM - Cue Domingues 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.
October 22 - October 23, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 10/16/2016
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Linda Butler, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keely, Terry Kohler, Bruce Laborde, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, Jana Massey, 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, Jacob Williamson
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Shortage Goal for October (5 wks) Received for October Still needed for October Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
56 $ 59.00 $ 3,539.00 $ 245.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 745.00 $ 22,645.00 $ 12,265.00 $ 10,380.00 $ 40.00 $ 3,270.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Gerri Deptula, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, John Goetz, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Sarah Waits
Thank You For Your Generosity! Stewardship Note There is an interesting twist we find in today’s gospel when we hear Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector praying in the temple. The Pharisee is “praying to himself.” It doesn’t mean he was praying silently. It seems to mean something a lot more troubling, that he is praying to himself; that God is not his prayer’s intended audience. The words of the Pharisee are very much centered on himself: he makes claims about his character. He highlights his own admirable activities. Good stewards of their prayer lives know that a prayer of praise and thanksgiving should focus on the goodness of God. Do our prayers of thanksgiving always stay focused on God’s unfathomable, immeasurable goodness and generosity?
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, 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
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Wanda Reich 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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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
October 22 - Father Terry Allen
October 23 - Father Joy Antony October 24 - Father Stephen Brandow October 25 - Father David Braquet October 26 - Father John Brocato October 27 - Father Scott Chemino October 28 - Father Dan Cook 3
Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time
October 22 - October 23, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
We Remember Our Beloved Dead
From The Pastor
Located near the baptismal font is our parish’s Book of Remembrance. You are invited to write the names of any deceased for which you would like us to pray on All Saints Day, All Souls Day and during the entire month of November. (If you have enrolled their names in past years, there is no need to re-enroll!)
In two weeks we will be electing elect a new president. For many this is a challenging and difficult decision. To assist you in making a thoughtful decision that coincides with your faith consider visiting www.usccb.org/issues-and -action/faithful-citizenship. A Lenten Parish Mission is scheduled for March 5-7, 2017. Please mark your calendars now to ensure your attendance and participation. This is a perfect opportunity to prepare for the Lenten season. More information will be forthcoming.
Additional Collection What better way to celebrate World Mission Sunday and its mission to spr ead the Gospel to the ends of the earth than through your financial support. Please support World Mission Sunday today by your prayers and generous support.
Advent Scripture Study A journey through the Infancy Narratives of Matthew and Luke will be presented on the four Thursdays of Advent, December 1-22. We will begin with a pot luck dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the church hall. The lessons will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will be utilizing the Little Rock Scripture Studies program. This is a truly blessed way to begin the Advent season in preparation for the Season of Christ’s birth. Please email Fr. Paul if you plan to attend so that sufficient books may be ordered and available. Although there is no cost for the evenings, a voluntary $15 donation to cover the cost of materials is appreciated, but not necessary.
All Souls’ Day Wednesday, November 2, 2016 7:00AM Mass Mary, Mother of Jesus Wednesday, November 2, 2016 4:00PM Mass Alexandria Memorial Gardens
First Monday Supper November 7, 2016 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $8 per plate - Dine In or Take Out Menu: Red Beans w/Rice and Sausage Salad & Cornbread
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Holiday Side Dishes 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.
Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, October 26th Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, October 30th Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
First Reconciliation Class
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.
Sunday, October 23rd 9:00AM to 10:00AM - Church 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. 4
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
Ms Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Mrs. Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
Mr. Gary Leblanc, Janitorial/M aintenance
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
Mr. Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister (225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Mrs. Katie Upton, Y outh M inister (318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
FIRST RECONCILIATION CLASS
Sunday, October 23rd 9:00a.m. to 10:00a.m. - Youth Center
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD
Grades Pre K - 5 Wednesday, October 26th Grades 6 - 11 Sunday, October 30th 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.