Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 21 - November 22, 2015
PARISH NEWS TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Parish Directory
Monday, November 23rd 5:30PM - Cumella Hall
Please sign up for portrait sittings: in the narthex before & after this weekend’s Masses OR call Kathy Rachall during parish office hours. This is the last weekend to sign up in the narthex. Portrait Dates and Times December 4th 2:00PM - 9:00PM December 5th 10:00AM - 5:00PM If you would like your pet included in your portrait, please inform the person when signing up. Volunteers are needed to work a 2-hour shift during portrait sittings. To volunteer, please call Kathy Rachall at the parish office or Chairperson Betty Morris at (318) 447-4031, to whom all questions should be addressed.
Thanksgiving Vigil Mass Wednesday, November 25th 6:00PM There will be NO Mass on Thanksgiving Day.
Choir Rehearsal Our parish choir meets in church every Sunday at 9:45AM. Everyone is welcome to join us!!!
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 the month of November. They will be collectively included every weekend in the Prayers of the Faithful.
Wanted
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic (318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
If you placed an order they need to be picked up and paid for by Wednesday, November 25th.
Photos of retired military parishioners for our directory. Please email (formal or informal) photo with name, rank and branch of service to mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com or bring it to the office.
Christmas Giving Tree
Piano To Donate??
Next weekend, there will be a “Giving Tree” in the narthex. You are asked to please take a tag with the name of a family who ask for our generosity to ensure that they have a truly special Christmas this year. All gifts should be returned, unwrapped and bundled together with the appropriate tag affixed, the weekend of December 1213, 2015.
If you or someone you know has a piano in good, playable condition, Cumella Hall could benefit such a donation. There are times such as Mardi Gras, Christmas, etc., when live music would enhance our celebration. Please contact Fr. Paul.
THANKSGIVING VIGIL MASS Wednesday, November 25th 6:00PM
Diocesan Choir
Sacraments of the Church
Homemade Side Dishes
The Alexandria Diocesan Liturgical Commission is organizing a Diocesan Choir. This choir would provide musical leadership at several diocesan Masses during the year celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. There are no auditions or vocal requirements needed. A desire to praise God in song is all that is required. Please contact Fr. Paul M. LaPalme at (318) 487-9894.
First Reconciliation For Grade 2
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Religious Education Grades 3-12 Wednesday, December 2nd 6:00PM Advent Confessions for all grades This is our last meeting until: Wednesday, February 10th Supper: 5:30PM; Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
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(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
MAY YOU AND THOSE YOU LOVE HAVE A HAPPY AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY!!
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.