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.