Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
November 5 - November 6, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS 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.
We Remember Our Beloved Dead 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!)
First Monday Supper
Election Day Exposition and Adoration
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
Out of concern for the crucial nature of our upcoming elections, the Men of MMJ will be providing a time of adoration before the exposed Eucharist on election day, Tuesday, November 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the church. Please plan to spend some time in prayer for our country before the Blessed Sacrament.
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.
St. Peregrine Novena November 14th - 6:30 p.m. The novena will last about 1/2 hour. It will conclude on May 8, 2017 (9 months).
From The Pastor
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
A Lenten Parish Mission is scheduled for March 5-7, 2017. Our ministry team will be Dumb Ox Ministries from New Orleans. They’re on the net 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.
Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, November 9th Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, November 13th Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
As you can see our collections were $3,230 short for the month of October. Our budget is very tight with very little room for lagniappe. Thankfully two members of our parish family, who wish to remain anonymous, donated a total of $5,000 to alleviate the shortage. We offer them our thanks and greatest appreciation.
First Reconciliation Class Sunday, November 6th 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - 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
WELCOME COADJUTOR BISHOP DAVID TALLEY FIRST MONDAY SUPPER - (See Back Page) HOLIDAY SIDE DISHES - (See Back Page) 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.
Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5, 2016
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Archdiocese for Military Service
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: J. Loken
Lector: D. Bess Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - Newlyn P. Hebert
10:30AM - Newlyn P. Hebert; Camille Smith 7th anniv.
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: L. Leleux
Lector: J. Antee Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: J. Louviere Server: M. Mallach
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 7:00AM - NO MASS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 7:00AM - NO MASS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 7:00AM - NO MASS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 7:00AM - NO MASS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 7:00AM - NO MASS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 7:00AM - NO MASS
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
Joseph Ellington by Mrs. Audrey Ellington 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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November 5 - November 6 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 10/30/2016
Our Recently Deceased Louise Gagnard
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Shortage Goal for October (5 wks) Received for October Short for October Maintenance & Repair (FY 2016/2017)
48 $ 58.00 $ 2,727.00 $ 475.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 1,327.00 $ 22,645.00 $ 19,415.00 $ 3,230.00 $ 65.00 $ 3,395.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Linda Butler, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Jane Hollier, 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, Michael Stevens, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Gerri Deptula, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, John Goetz, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Sarah Waits
Stewardship Note In today’s second reading, Saint Paul offers encouragement to the Christian community and prays that the Lord instill encouragement in their hearts. There is nothing worse than discouragement to drain people spiritually and emotionally. Yet, at times, it is much easier to lose patience with others and offer critical and discouraging words. We are “our brothers’ (and sisters’) keepers.” We are stewards of our relationships with others. Offering encouragement is essential to the exercise of that stewardship. Saint Paul understood that God worked through him just as God works through us to encourage others. How often do we ask the Lord for encouragement? How often do we look for opportunities to affirm, strengthen and encourage others in our daily lives?
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.
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
Daily Prayer For Priests For this coming week: November 5 - Father James Ferguson November 6 - Father Robert Garrione November 7 - Father William Gearheard November 8 - Father Jason Gootee November 9 - Father Rickey Gremillion November 10 - Father Joseph Hasiber November 11 - Msgr. Ronald Hoppe 3
Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
November 5 - November 6, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS 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.
We Remember Our Beloved Dead 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!)
First Monday Supper
Election Day Exposition and Adoration
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
Out of concern for the crucial nature of our upcoming elections, the Men of MMJ will be providing a time of adoration before the exposed Eucharist on election day, Tuesday, November 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the church. Please plan to spend some time in prayer for our country before the Blessed Sacrament.
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.
St. Peregrine Novena November 14th - 6:30 p.m. The novena will last about 1/2 hour. It will conclude on May 8, 2017 (9 months).
From The Pastor
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
A Lenten Parish Mission is scheduled for March 5-7, 2017. Our ministry team will be Dumb Ox Ministries from New Orleans. They’re on the net 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.
Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, November 9th Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, November 13th Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
As you can see our collections were $3,230 short for the month of October. Our budget is very tight with very little room for lagniappe. Thankfully two members of our parish family, who wish to remain anonymous, donated a total of $5,000 to alleviate the shortage. We offer them our thanks and greatest appreciation.
First Reconciliation Class Sunday, November 6th 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - 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
WELCOME COADJUTOR BISHOP DAVID TALLEY FIRST MONDAY SUPPER - (See Back Page) HOLIDAY SIDE DISHES - (See Back Page) 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.
Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5, 2016
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Archdiocese for Military Service
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 4:00PM - Roy Deville
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: J. Loken
Lector: D. Bess Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM - Newlyn P. Hebert
10:30AM - Newlyn P. Hebert; Camille Smith 7th anniv.
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: L. Leleux
Lector: J. Antee Server: R. Coreil
5:30PM - For our parish family
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: J. Louviere Server: M. Mallach
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 7:00AM - NO MASS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 7:00AM - NO MASS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 7:00AM - NO MASS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 7:00AM - NO MASS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 7:00AM - NO MASS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 7:00AM - NO MASS
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
Joseph Ellington by Mrs. Audrey Ellington 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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November 5 - November 6 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 10/30/2016
Our Recently Deceased Louise Gagnard
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Shortage Goal for October (5 wks) Received for October Short for October Maintenance & Repair (FY 2016/2017)
48 $ 58.00 $ 2,727.00 $ 475.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 1,327.00 $ 22,645.00 $ 19,415.00 $ 3,230.00 $ 65.00 $ 3,395.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Linda Butler, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Jane Hollier, 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, Michael Stevens, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Gerri Deptula, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, John Goetz, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Sarah Waits
Stewardship Note In today’s second reading, Saint Paul offers encouragement to the Christian community and prays that the Lord instill encouragement in their hearts. There is nothing worse than discouragement to drain people spiritually and emotionally. Yet, at times, it is much easier to lose patience with others and offer critical and discouraging words. We are “our brothers’ (and sisters’) keepers.” We are stewards of our relationships with others. Offering encouragement is essential to the exercise of that stewardship. Saint Paul understood that God worked through him just as God works through us to encourage others. How often do we ask the Lord for encouragement? How often do we look for opportunities to affirm, strengthen and encourage others in our daily lives?
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.
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
Daily Prayer For Priests For this coming week: November 5 - Father James Ferguson November 6 - Father Robert Garrione November 7 - Father William Gearheard November 8 - Father Jason Gootee November 9 - Father Rickey Gremillion November 10 - Father Joseph Hasiber November 11 - Msgr. Ronald Hoppe 3