The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH NEWS
October 25, 2014 - October 26, 2014
PARISH NEWS
SHEPHERD CENTER FOOD DRIVE
WE REMEMBER OUR BELOVED DEAD
We are continuing to collect nonperishable protein, e.g. canned tuna, canned meats, peanut butter, etc. A receptacle for this purpose is located in the narthex. Thank you for your generosity.
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 during the month of November. They will be collectively included every weekend in the Prayers of the Faithful.
HALLOWEEN CANDY DRIVE We are sponsoring a booth at the Annual Woodworth Halloween Event, October 31st. A receptacle is in the narthex for your donations of Halloween candy. We also need volunteers to help. Please call Diane Fuqua at 451-4363.
ALL SAINTS DAY Since All Saints Day, November 1st, (usually a Holy Day of Obligation) falls on a Saturday this year, the obligation is abrogated - which means the obligation to attend Mass is lifted. Nonetheless, Fr. Paul will be celebrating a Vigil Mass: Friday, October 31st - 4:00PM Alexandria Memorial Gardens
CORNBREAD DRESSING SALE Cornbread dressing w/chicken is on sale for $20 and carrot soufflé for $15. This is a ONE TIME ONLY event. Orders must be received by November 3rd. Contact the parish office to order.
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Monday, November 3 5:00PM - 7:00PM in Cumella Hall Dine In or Take Out, $7 per plate Menu: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Sweet Potato, Potato Salad & Toasted Bread Rounds All Proceeds Benefit Our Building Fund
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION If you would like to become a registered parishioner please fill out a form, located in the file rack by both doors, and return it by mail or in the collection basket.
JOINING OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY: THE RCIA If you are reading this right now, and you are not a member of our Roman Catholic Church, then we’d like to invite you: Come and see. That was Jesus’ response to Andrew’s question as to where Jesus was staying. (John 1:39) And that is our invitation to you if you’ve ever thought about being baptized as a Christian disciple of Jesus, or, if you’ve been baptized in another denomination, and you’ve thought about becoming a Roman Catholic. Our preparation and formation program, the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults), is always ready to accept those inquiring into becoming fully initiated Catholic Christians. Please email Deacon Pat McCusker at psmccusker.yahoo.com or call (318) 4432145.
ADULT BAPTIZED CATHOLICS WHO NEED CONFIRMATION/COMMUNION The RCIA preparation program described above is also the means for baptized Catholics who are adults to finish their sacraments of initiation. Please call Deacon Pat McCusker at (318) 4452145 or email psmccusker.yahoo.com.
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COFFEE AND... FELLOWSHIP every Sunday in Cumella Hall following the 8:00AM Mass HALLOWEEN CANDY COLLECTION A collection basket is in the narthex. ALL SAINTS DAY VIGIL MASS Friday, October 31st - 4:00PM Alexandria Memorial Gardens 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.