First Sunday of Advent
November 28 - November 29, 2015
PARISH NEWS TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Directory Portraits
Monday, November 30th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall
Don’t forget your portrait-sittings for the directory are this week, in Cumella Hall on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. All families pictured in our new directory will receive a free 8x10 photo and a free directory. Those who are not will be able to purchase a directory for $5.00.
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Tuesday, December 1st 6:00PM - Cumella Hall For all boys in grades 1 - 5.
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
Wanted Photos of our military parishioners (Veterans) for our parish directory. Please email (formal or informal) photo with name, rank and branch of service to mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com or bring it to the office.
First Reconciliation/Grades 3-12 Wednesday, December 2nd 6:00PM Advent Confessions for all grades Attendance will be taken. This is our last meeting until: Wednesday, February 10th Supper: 5:30PM; Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Christmas Giving Tree The “Giving Tree” is in the narthex. You are asked to please take a tag with the name of a family or individual who have asked for our generosity to ensure that they have a truly special Christmas this year. We are participating with the local Salvation Army affiliate in Alexandria. All gifts should be returned, unwrapped and bundled together with the appropriate tag affixed, the weekend of December 12-13, 2015.
First Monday Supper December 7, 2015 5:00PM to 7:00PM - Cumella Hall $8 per plate Dine In or Take Out Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Seasoned Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole & Bread
Youth Christmas Event
Immaculate Conception
December 12th 1:30PM - 5:00PM Drop off and pick up at Cumella Hall All those in grades 2 - 12 are invited! Come help us spread the Christmas spirit as we fill out Christmas cards for soldiers! After, we’ll drive to the Pilgrimage to Bethlehem, held at Emmanuel Baptist Church. They have live music, drama, and a guided tour of the dramatic recreation of First Century Bethlehem! Please RSVP to Matt or Katie. Chaperones and drivers are also needed.
A holy day of obligation. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Masses - 7:00AM & 6:00PM There will be No Vigil Mass since the Jubilee Year of Mercy begins on December 8th.
Parish Pre-Christmas Pot Luck Dinner Friday, December 11, 2015 6:00PM - 10:00PM A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Please indicate how many will attend and whether you will bring a salad, vegetable or dessert. The parish will furnish the meats and beverages.
Cookbooks For Sale In 2013, our parish produced and published the “Ordinary Thyme” cookbook. They are still available to purchase and make wonderful Christmas gifts and stocking-stuffers. The cost is $20.00. Please contact Kathy during regular office hours.
Breakfast & Pictures with St. Nick Sunday, December 13th 9:00AM to 10:00AM - Cumella Hall 4
PARISH STAFF Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic
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
(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
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Cub Scout Pack 9323
Tuesday, December 1st (see page 4)
First Penance and All CCD Grades Penance Service Wednesday, December 2nd (see page 4)
1st Monday Supper
Monday, December 7th (see page 4) 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.