Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe
PARISH NEWS
ADVENT/CHRISTMAS
THANKSGIVING MASS Wednesday, November 26 6:00PM
November 22 - November 23, 2014
PARISH CHRISTMAS PARTY th
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.
WEEKLY PRAYER GROUP Every Wednesday Morning 9:00AM - Cumella Hall All are Welcome
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY rd
Monthly on the 3 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.
ALTAR SERVERS
Friday, December 12th 6:00PM to 10:00PM - Cumella Hall
BREAKFAST & PICTURES WITH ST. NICK Sunday, December 14th 9:00AM to 10:00AM - Cumella Hall
The homilies at all Masses will be brief reflections followed by a period of extended silence. This will provide an opportunity for personal meditation as we prepare for the Lord’s coming.
A CHANGE IN MISSALETTES Next weekend, the two books currently used at Mass will be replaced by only one book. This way, we will only change out the books annually instead of quarterly, the cost is reduced, and you will only have one book to handle at Mass. Hopefully this won’t be an inconvenience.
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
WEDNESDAY ADVENT PRAYER December 3rd, 10th & 17th 3:00PM - Divine Mercy Chaplet and Exposition the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration continues to 6:00PM
THANKSGIVING VIGIL MASS Wednesday, November 26th 6:00PM
6:00PM - Evening Prayer & Benediction You are invited to join with us in prayer anytime during the course of the day. You don’t need stay for the entire time.
LECTORS/READERS
RETREATS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The new 2015 lector workbooks for weekend readers are now available. Please stop in the sacristy before or after Mass and pick up your book.
SALT, a peer-led ministry of Sacred Heart Church in Pineville is hosting 3 opportunities for a two day retreat inviting teens to be grounded in their Catholic faith and become the “Salt of the Earth”. The weekends are: December 6-7, January 10-11, February 14-15. All retreats are at held at Maryhill. Call (318) 445-2497 ext. 14 for more information. The cost is $87 per student.
If you have an intolerance to gluten, please inform the priest/deacon before Mass or contact Fr. Paul at frplapalme@diocesealex.org.
PARISH OFFICES Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 12:00PM
PREACHING DURING ADVENT
We need your help!! Please contact the office at 487-9894 or mmjwoodworth@att.net. All young men and women are welcome to join.
GLUTEN FREE HOSTS AVAILABLE
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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.