The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 15 - November 16, 2014
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
WEEKLY PRAYER GROUP
JOINING OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY: THE RCIA
Every Wednesday Morning 9:00AM - Cumella Hall All are Welcome
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
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 during this month. They are collectively included in the Prayers of the Faithful.
THANKSGIVING MASS th
Wednesday, November 26 - 6:00PM Everyone is invited to bring some non-perishable food donations for the benefit of the Shepherd Center. Please place your donations at the altar when you enter the church. A monetary collection will also be taken up for the Shepherd Center.
ALTAR SERVERS If you are interested in becoming an Altar Server please contact the office at 487-9894 or mmjwoodworth@att.net. All young men and women are welcome to join.
FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE Anyone wishing to join us to plan and execute social activities in our parish, please call Bobbie Long at 442-3578.
CHICKEN/SAUSAGE GUMBO SALE 1/2 Gal. (Serves 6) - $20 1 Gal. (Serves 10-12) - $40 Limited Amount - 1st come,1st served Call Pat Brister @ 613-4198.
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. Email Deacon Pat McCusker at psmccusker.yahoo.com or call (318) 443-2145.
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) 4432145 or email psmccusker.yahoo.com.
A MESSAGE FROM FR. JOE GOSSELIN, MS Thanks to your generosity some 14 children and elderly will receive a monthly gift from you which will give them hope in their situations which in all too many cases were desperate and hopeless. You have brightened their futures. You practiced charity: "I was hungry and you gave me to eat” and justice. The mothers of each child form groups of 25 that learn to make corporate decisions to shape the future of their neighborhoods; and give them a new found confidence and sense of worthiness to boot. In other words greater dignity. As for myself, I was truly blessed by so many of you who saw to my transportation and meals. I felt deeply your care and concern; my deepest thanks.
`tÜç? `Éà{xÜ Éy ]xáâá Vtà{ÉÄ|v V{âÜv{ PARISH OFFICES Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 12:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 - (318) 487-9894 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastoral Administrator 2120 Coulee Crossing Road Woodworth, LA 71485 - (318) 445-7554 frplapalme@diocesealex.org Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Kathy Rachall Secretary/Bookkeeper mmjwoodworth@att.net Priscilla Gadel Director of Music priscilla.s@prodigy.net
THANKSGIVING VIGIL MASS Wednesday, November 26th 6:00PM
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.
MASS INTENTIONS
The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 15 - November 16, 2014
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22, 2014
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH 2ND COLLECTION: CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 4:00PM - Sandra Maltese
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 4:00PM - Sandra Maltese
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 11/9/2014 Weekly Collection $ 4,481.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,000.00
OUR SICK… Lovie Bennett, Richard Bushnell, Baby Chloe, Jeanette Clark, Gabrele Dupont, Amanda Durand, Jack Ellington, Danny Keely, Richard Kelly, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, Susan McKinney, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Philip Paige, Donna Pearson, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Vivian Tumminello, Julius Walker
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15, 2014
Lector: M. Leleux
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: T. Ogaard
10:30AM - Frances DeLaunay Lector: A. Stevens
5:30PM - For the People Lector: J. Louviere
Lector: G. Patty
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 8:00AM - Mat & Janice Lohman Lector: J. Foote
10:30AM - Frances DeLaunay 5:30PM - For the People Lector: E. Lohman
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 7:00AM - Camille Smith
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 7:00AM - John Thomisee
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 7:00AM - Sandra Maltese
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 6:00PM - In Thanksgiving
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 NO MASS
SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK In loving memory of Sandra Maltese by her family If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please call the office at 318487-9894 or email mmjwoodworth@att.net. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
$ $ $ $
1,481.00 15,000.00 7,308.00 7,692.00
Building Fund (FY2014/2015)
$
1,300.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Lector: A. Duos
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 7:00AM - Cue Domingues
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
Overage Goal for November (5 wks) Received for November Still Needed For November
Lector: M. Leleux
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 NO MASS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 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 Ms Mary Girard, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427.
STEWARDSHIP NOTES The “worthy wife” described in today’s first reading is a perfect example of active stewardship, reaching out her hands to the poor and extending her arms to the needy.
THANK YOU!!!
OUR RECOVERING... Rhonda Bolen, Cameron Brown, Andre Busch, Anna M. Busch, Barbara Busch, Juanita Busch, Kevin Busch, Marie Busch, Thomas Busch, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Carson Glascock, Charie Hakeman, Ray Reich OUR SHUT-INS, AND HOMEBOUND... Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Daphne Land, Fleta Waits OUR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS... Florence Broussard, Mary Virginia Young
Mike Ogaard & John Hunter for cleaning the outside storage room; Sonny Maltese & Butch Doiron for the ongoing maintenance of our church; Gerri Craft for the sanctuary drapes; and Gerri Deptula for the cry room storage cabinets.
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. OF COUNSEL TO THE PASTOR Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Ed Carroll, Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long Finance Council Chair: Ed Carroll Trustees: Pat Brister & Gary Delaney
If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, please contact Kathy at the Church office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose. We would also like to include the names of any active duty military for whom you would like us to pray. If you know any nursing home residents for whom you would like us to pray, please inform Kathy of their names.
MASS INTENTIONS
The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 15 - November 16, 2014
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22, 2014
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH 2ND COLLECTION: CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 4:00PM - Sandra Maltese
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 4:00PM - Sandra Maltese
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 11/9/2014 Weekly Collection $ 4,481.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,000.00
OUR SICK… Lovie Bennett, Richard Bushnell, Baby Chloe, Jeanette Clark, Gabrele Dupont, Amanda Durand, Jack Ellington, Danny Keely, Richard Kelly, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, Susan McKinney, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Philip Paige, Donna Pearson, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Vivian Tumminello, Julius Walker
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15, 2014
Lector: M. Leleux
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: T. Ogaard
10:30AM - Frances DeLaunay Lector: A. Stevens
5:30PM - For the People Lector: J. Louviere
Lector: G. Patty
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 8:00AM - Mat & Janice Lohman Lector: J. Foote
10:30AM - Frances DeLaunay 5:30PM - For the People Lector: E. Lohman
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 7:00AM - Camille Smith
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 7:00AM - John Thomisee
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 7:00AM - Sandra Maltese
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 6:00PM - In Thanksgiving
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 NO MASS
SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK In loving memory of Sandra Maltese by her family If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please call the office at 318487-9894 or email mmjwoodworth@att.net. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
$ $ $ $
1,481.00 15,000.00 7,308.00 7,692.00
Building Fund (FY2014/2015)
$
1,300.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Lector: A. Duos
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 7:00AM - Cue Domingues
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
Overage Goal for November (5 wks) Received for November Still Needed For November
Lector: M. Leleux
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 NO MASS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 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 Ms Mary Girard, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427.
STEWARDSHIP NOTES The “worthy wife” described in today’s first reading is a perfect example of active stewardship, reaching out her hands to the poor and extending her arms to the needy.
THANK YOU!!!
OUR RECOVERING... Rhonda Bolen, Cameron Brown, Andre Busch, Anna M. Busch, Barbara Busch, Juanita Busch, Kevin Busch, Marie Busch, Thomas Busch, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Carson Glascock, Charie Hakeman, Ray Reich OUR SHUT-INS, AND HOMEBOUND... Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Daphne Land, Fleta Waits OUR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS... Florence Broussard, Mary Virginia Young
Mike Ogaard & John Hunter for cleaning the outside storage room; Sonny Maltese & Butch Doiron for the ongoing maintenance of our church; Gerri Craft for the sanctuary drapes; and Gerri Deptula for the cry room storage cabinets.
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. OF COUNSEL TO THE PASTOR Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Ed Carroll, Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long Finance Council Chair: Ed Carroll Trustees: Pat Brister & Gary Delaney
If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, please contact Kathy at the Church office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose. We would also like to include the names of any active duty military for whom you would like us to pray. If you know any nursing home residents for whom you would like us to pray, please inform Kathy of their names.
The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 15 - November 16, 2014
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
WEEKLY PRAYER GROUP
JOINING OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY: THE RCIA
Every Wednesday Morning 9:00AM - Cumella Hall All are Welcome
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Contact Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
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 during this month. They are collectively included in the Prayers of the Faithful.
THANKSGIVING MASS th
Wednesday, November 26 - 6:00PM Everyone is invited to bring some non-perishable food donations for the benefit of the Shepherd Center. Please place your donations at the altar when you enter the church. A monetary collection will also be taken up for the Shepherd Center.
ALTAR SERVERS If you are interested in becoming an Altar Server please contact the office at 487-9894 or mmjwoodworth@att.net. All young men and women are welcome to join.
FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE Anyone wishing to join us to plan and execute social activities in our parish, please call Bobbie Long at 442-3578.
CHICKEN/SAUSAGE GUMBO SALE 1/2 Gal. (Serves 6) - $20 1 Gal. (Serves 10-12) - $40 Limited Amount - 1st come,1st served Call Pat Brister @ 613-4198.
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. Email Deacon Pat McCusker at psmccusker.yahoo.com or call (318) 443-2145.
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) 4432145 or email psmccusker.yahoo.com.
A MESSAGE FROM FR. JOE GOSSELIN, MS Thanks to your generosity some 14 children and elderly will receive a monthly gift from you which will give them hope in their situations which in all too many cases were desperate and hopeless. You have brightened their futures. You practiced charity: "I was hungry and you gave me to eat” and justice. The mothers of each child form groups of 25 that learn to make corporate decisions to shape the future of their neighborhoods; and give them a new found confidence and sense of worthiness to boot. In other words greater dignity. As for myself, I was truly blessed by so many of you who saw to my transportation and meals. I felt deeply your care and concern; my deepest thanks.
`tÜç? `Éà{xÜ Éy ]xáâá Vtà{ÉÄ|v V{âÜv{ PARISH OFFICES Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 12:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 - (318) 487-9894 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastoral Administrator 2120 Coulee Crossing Road Woodworth, LA 71485 - (318) 445-7554 frplapalme@diocesealex.org Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Kathy Rachall Secretary/Bookkeeper mmjwoodworth@att.net Priscilla Gadel Director of Music priscilla.s@prodigy.net
THANKSGIVING VIGIL MASS Wednesday, November 26th 6:00PM
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.