Second Sunday of Advent
December 5 - December 6, 2015
PARISH NEWS
CHRISTMAS NEWS
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Parish Pre-Christmas Pot Luck Dinner
Monday, December 7th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall
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.
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
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
Breakfast & Pictures with St. Nick Sunday, December 13th 9:00AM to 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Everyone is invited to come have their picture taken with Saint Nick while enjoying a delicious breakfast.
Immaculate Conception 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.
Christmas Memorial Flower Fund This fund enables us to decorate the Church during the Christmas season. The donors and those to be remembered will be listed in the January 910, 2016 bulletin. The suggested donation is $10. An envelope for this purpose is in the pews, your monthly packet, or one of your own. Don’t forget to include on the envelope the name(s) of your loved one(s) to be remembered/honored.
Communal Penance Service Wednesday, December 9 6:00PM
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
th
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.
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.
YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Christmas Event 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.
Christmas Mass Schedule Thursday, December 24th 4:00PM & 6:00PM Friday, December 25th 9:30AM (The homily at the 6:00PM Mass will be directed to the children and a special “visitor” will be joining us after Communion.) 4
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
First Monday Supper
Monday, December 7th (see page 4)
Immaculate Conception Tuesday, December 8th (see page 4)
Communal Penance Service
Wednesday, December 9th (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.
Second Sunday of Advent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF DECEMBER 5, 2015 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF DECEMBER 12, 2015
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Retirement Fund For Religious
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 4:00PM - The deceased members of the David family; A Special Intention
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 4:00PM - For the intentions of Fr. Daniel Chowing; the deceased members of the Leotta family
Lector: B. Patty Server: T. Foshee
Lector: S. Cranford Server: D. Foshee
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 8:00AM - Laurie Ogaard
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 8:00AM - Paul Barker
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: L. Delaney
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - For the intentions of Fr. Bruce Miller; Carl Bess, Jr.
December 5 - December 6 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 11/29/2015 Total # of envelopes 57 Avg. identifiable gift $ 57.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,602.00 EFT Collection $ 200.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 114.00
Our Sick Richard Campbell, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Evelyn Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Vernon Mathews, Mary Mayeaux, John McClure, Charles & Judy Medica, David H. Mullins, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Vivian Tumminello
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Chari Hakeman, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Ben Moulton, Buddy Normand, Philip Paige, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Theresa Spence, Joseph & Irene Thompson, Sarah Waits
Flooring & Driveway Project Goal 42 Gifts rec’d to date Still needed
$ 36,000.00 $ 31,500.00 $ 4,500.00
10:30AM - Joyce Baumy; Col. Barbara Black
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: I. Antee
Lector: J. Louviere Server: C. Leleux
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
Lector: A. Massey Server: B. Massey
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 7:00AM - PFC Justin Troy Gadel Sanders
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 7:00AM - NO MASS
Lector: D. Bess Server: S. Landry
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 7:00AM - NO MASS
6:00PM - Camille Smith
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 7:00AM - NO MASS
Lector: C. Sayes Server: I. Antee
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 7:00AM - Bootsy Gauthier 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 Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan “Protecting our Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse” brochures are available in the narthex bookcase.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 7:00AM - Jack Ellington
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Sandy Maltese By Sonny Maltese If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please contact the parish office. The cost is $5.00 per candle. 2
Stewardship Note
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young
Come Lord Jesus! Make us good stewards of Advent. Strengthen our faith; calm our fears. Come Lord Jesus! We hear John the Baptist’s cry. Open our hearts. Give us the humility to repent. Come, Lord Jesus! Let us walk in your light! Show us how we prepare your way; and make straight your paths. Come, Lord Jesus! We give you thanks and praise, for the shining star and angelic host, for Mary and Joseph, good stewards, both. Come, Lord Jesus! We rejoice and are glad! For the Good News you bring and God’s glory you revealed. Come, Lord Jesus! Amen!
Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Michael Smilie
Our First Eucharist Candidates Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
Daily Prayer For Priests
Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux, Kelsi Mahfouz, Gabrielle Roy
A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are:
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco & John DeVille
December 5 - Father Ryan Humphries December 6 - Father Bartholomew Ibe December 7 - Father Ignatius Ibe December 8 - Father Harold Imamshah December 9 - Father Keith Ishmael December 10 - Father George Krosfield December 11 - Father Peter Kuligowski
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. 3
Second Sunday of Advent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF DECEMBER 5, 2015 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF DECEMBER 12, 2015
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Retirement Fund For Religious
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 4:00PM - The deceased members of the David family; A Special Intention
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 4:00PM - For the intentions of Fr. Daniel Chowing; the deceased members of the Leotta family
Lector: B. Patty Server: T. Foshee
Lector: S. Cranford Server: D. Foshee
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 8:00AM - Laurie Ogaard
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 8:00AM - Paul Barker
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: L. Delaney
Lector: B. Edwards Server: E. Fuqua
10:30AM - For the intentions of Fr. Bruce Miller; Carl Bess, Jr.
December 5 - December 6 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 11/29/2015 Total # of envelopes 57 Avg. identifiable gift $ 57.00 Weekly Collection $ 3,602.00 EFT Collection $ 200.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Shortage $ 114.00
Our Sick Richard Campbell, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Evelyn Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Vernon Mathews, Mary Mayeaux, John McClure, Charles & Judy Medica, David H. Mullins, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Vivian Tumminello
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Chari Hakeman, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Ben Moulton, Buddy Normand, Philip Paige, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Theresa Spence, Joseph & Irene Thompson, Sarah Waits
Flooring & Driveway Project Goal 42 Gifts rec’d to date Still needed
$ 36,000.00 $ 31,500.00 $ 4,500.00
10:30AM - Joyce Baumy; Col. Barbara Black
Lector: D. Bordelon Server: I. Antee
Lector: J. Louviere Server: C. Leleux
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
Lector: A. Massey Server: B. Massey
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 7:00AM - PFC Justin Troy Gadel Sanders
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 7:00AM - NO MASS
Lector: D. Bess Server: S. Landry
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 7:00AM - NO MASS
6:00PM - Camille Smith
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 7:00AM - NO MASS
Lector: C. Sayes Server: I. Antee
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 7:00AM - Bootsy Gauthier 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 Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan “Protecting our Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse” brochures are available in the narthex bookcase.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 7:00AM - Jack Ellington
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Sandy Maltese By Sonny Maltese If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please contact the parish office. The cost is $5.00 per candle. 2
Stewardship Note
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young
Come Lord Jesus! Make us good stewards of Advent. Strengthen our faith; calm our fears. Come Lord Jesus! We hear John the Baptist’s cry. Open our hearts. Give us the humility to repent. Come, Lord Jesus! Let us walk in your light! Show us how we prepare your way; and make straight your paths. Come, Lord Jesus! We give you thanks and praise, for the shining star and angelic host, for Mary and Joseph, good stewards, both. Come, Lord Jesus! We rejoice and are glad! For the Good News you bring and God’s glory you revealed. Come, Lord Jesus! Amen!
Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Michael Smilie
Our First Eucharist Candidates Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
Daily Prayer For Priests
Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux, Kelsi Mahfouz, Gabrielle Roy
A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are:
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco & John DeVille
December 5 - Father Ryan Humphries December 6 - Father Bartholomew Ibe December 7 - Father Ignatius Ibe December 8 - Father Harold Imamshah December 9 - Father Keith Ishmael December 10 - Father George Krosfield December 11 - Father Peter Kuligowski
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. 3
Second Sunday of Advent
December 5 - December 6, 2015
PARISH NEWS
CHRISTMAS NEWS
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Parish Pre-Christmas Pot Luck Dinner
Monday, December 7th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall
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.
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
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
Breakfast & Pictures with St. Nick Sunday, December 13th 9:00AM to 10:00AM - Cumella Hall Everyone is invited to come have their picture taken with Saint Nick while enjoying a delicious breakfast.
Immaculate Conception 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.
Christmas Memorial Flower Fund This fund enables us to decorate the Church during the Christmas season. The donors and those to be remembered will be listed in the January 910, 2016 bulletin. The suggested donation is $10. An envelope for this purpose is in the pews, your monthly packet, or one of your own. Don’t forget to include on the envelope the name(s) of your loved one(s) to be remembered/honored.
Communal Penance Service Wednesday, December 9 6:00PM
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
th
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.
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.
YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Christmas Event 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.
Christmas Mass Schedule Thursday, December 24th 4:00PM & 6:00PM Friday, December 25th 9:30AM (The homily at the 6:00PM Mass will be directed to the children and a special “visitor” will be joining us after Communion.) 4
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
First Monday Supper
Monday, December 7th (see page 4)
Immaculate Conception Tuesday, December 8th (see page 4)
Communal Penance Service
Wednesday, December 9th (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.