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.