Third Sunday of Advent
December 12 - December 13, 2015
PARISH NEWS
CHRISTMAS NEWS
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Homemade Side Dishes
Monday, December 14th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall
We still have “limited quantities” of our homemade side dishes for sale: Cornbread Dressing - $20.00 Chicken Spaghetti Sauce - $20.00 Carrot Soufflé - $15.00 Sweet Potato Casserole - $15.00 These items can be purchased during regular office hours.
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Tuesday, December 15th 6:00PM - Cumella Hall For all boys in grades 1 - 5.
Cookbooks For Sale
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
Christmas Memorial Flower Fund
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.
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.
Parish Photo Directory Thank you to all who volunteered their time to ensure a successful new directory. We couldn’t have done it without your help. Thanks also to all our parishioners who participated in the photo sessions. For those of you who were unable to make it to the first seatings, an additional photo shoot day has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th from 3:00PM-8:00PM in the hall. Please call or email Kathy during regular office hours to schedule your session. The anticipated directory delivery date is Spring 2016!
Christmas Mass Schedule Thursday, December 24th 4:00PM & 6:00PM Friday, December 25th 9:30AM
Retirement Fund for Religious The average age of retired women and men religious currently living in nursing homes 75 and older. In 2012 alone, the total cost of care for senior religious was more than $1.1 billion. For most of their lives, elder religious worked for small stipends and today, in their old age, they need your help. All proceeds from the Retirement Fund for Religious ar e distr ibuted to 440 religious communities across the United States, who need it most. Please be generous.
(318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
TOPS Meeting
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Tuesday, December 15th (see page 4)
New Year’s Mass Schedule
Directory Photo Session
st
AREA NEWS A Festival Of Carols Tuesday, December 22nd 7:00PM St. Martin Catholic Church Admission is Free There will be a reception to follow. 4
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon
(318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Monday, December 14th (see page 4)
Friday, January 1st 9:30AM
Religious calendars are available in the narthex. They are New Year’s gift to you from Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish.
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
(The homily at the 6:00PM Mass will be directed to the children and a special “visitor” will be joining us after Communion.) Thursday, December 31 6:00PM
2016 Calendars
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
Wednesday, December 16th (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.
Third Sunday of Advent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF DECEMBER 12, 2015
WEEK OF DECEMBER 19, 2015
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Retirement Fund For Religious
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 4:00PM - The intentions of Fr. Daniel Chowing; the deceased members of the Leotta family
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 4:00PM - Deceased members of the Igneri family; the intentions of Col. Terry Rae Moore
Lector: S. Cranford Server: D. Foshee
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 8:00AM - Paul Barker
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 8:00AM - Rose Gerchow
Lector: D. Bess Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: S. Sayes Server: E. Loken
10:30AM - Joyce Baumy; Col. Barbara Black in remembrance of her birthday
10:30AM - Joyce Baum; Walter & Jeanne Deptula in remembrance of their wedding anniversary
Lector: J. Louviere Server: C. Leleux
Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
Lector: A. Massey Server: B. Massey
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: V. Montalvo
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 7:00AM - NO MASS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 7:00AM - Jacquelyn Brown
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 7:00AM - NO MASS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 7:00AM - Jack Ellington
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 7:00AM - NO MASS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 4:00PM - For Our Parish Family Lector: J. Foote Server: B. Coreil & R. Coreil
6:00PM - For Our Parish Family Lector: M. Leleux Server: S. Landry & I. Antee
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Jack Ellington By Audrey Ellington 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.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 9:30AM - For Our Parish Family Lector: TBD Server: TBD
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December 12 - December 13, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 12/06/2015 Total # of envelopes 53 Avg. identifiable gift $ 94.00 Weekly Collection $ 5,156.00 EFT Collection $ 195.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Overage $ 1,435.00
Our Sick Richard Campbell, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Leo Ladner, Evelyn Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Vernon Mathews, Mary Mayeaux, John McClure, Charles & Judy Medica, David H. Mullins, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Vivian Tumminello
Thank You For Your Generosity! Flooring & Driveway Project Goal 43 Gifts rec’d to date Still needed
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Ben Moulton, Buddy Normand, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Theresa Spence, Joseph & Irene Thompson, Sarah Waits
$ 36,000.00 $ 31,600.00 $ 4,400.00
Stewardship Note
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young
In today’s Gospel we hear the prophet John the Baptizer being asked a profound stewardship question: “What should we do?” Each group wants to know the appropriate response to John’s call; each reply points to how they should treat others. John does not simply say, “Be baptized.” Rather, he points them to their jobs and personal relationships. The message of John the Baptizer is simple: judgment is near, and repentance includes treating others well. We should be willing to share what we have with those in need. To listen to John the Baptizer is to be called to account. Do I give only of my excess, or am I the good steward who is willing to sacrifice in order to help others?
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 12 - Father Felix Kumai December 13 - Father Paul Kunnumpuram December 14 - Father Silverino Kwebuza December 15 - Father Martin Laird December 16 - Father Paul LaPalme December 17 - Father Ron Mathews December 18 - Father Dale Meade
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
Third Sunday of Advent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF DECEMBER 12, 2015
WEEK OF DECEMBER 19, 2015
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Retirement Fund For Religious
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 4:00PM - The intentions of Fr. Daniel Chowing; the deceased members of the Leotta family
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 4:00PM - Deceased members of the Igneri family; the intentions of Col. Terry Rae Moore
Lector: S. Cranford Server: D. Foshee
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 8:00AM - Paul Barker
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 8:00AM - Rose Gerchow
Lector: D. Bess Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: S. Sayes Server: E. Loken
10:30AM - Joyce Baumy; Col. Barbara Black in remembrance of her birthday
10:30AM - Joyce Baum; Walter & Jeanne Deptula in remembrance of their wedding anniversary
Lector: J. Louviere Server: C. Leleux
Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
Lector: A. Massey Server: B. Massey
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: V. Montalvo
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 7:00AM - NO MASS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 7:00AM - NO MASS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 7:00AM - Jacquelyn Brown
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 7:00AM - NO MASS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 7:00AM - Jack Ellington
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 7:00AM - NO MASS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 4:00PM - For Our Parish Family Lector: J. Foote Server: B. Coreil & R. Coreil
6:00PM - For Our Parish Family Lector: M. Leleux Server: S. Landry & I. Antee
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Jack Ellington By Audrey Ellington 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.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 9:30AM - For Our Parish Family Lector: TBD Server: TBD
2
December 12 - December 13, 2015
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 12/06/2015 Total # of envelopes 53 Avg. identifiable gift $ 94.00 Weekly Collection $ 5,156.00 EFT Collection $ 195.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Overage $ 1,435.00
Our Sick Richard Campbell, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Leo Ladner, Evelyn Lamkin, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Vernon Mathews, Mary Mayeaux, John McClure, Charles & Judy Medica, David H. Mullins, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Vivian Tumminello
Thank You For Your Generosity! Flooring & Driveway Project Goal 43 Gifts rec’d to date Still needed
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Ben Moulton, Buddy Normand, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Theresa Spence, Joseph & Irene Thompson, Sarah Waits
$ 36,000.00 $ 31,600.00 $ 4,400.00
Stewardship Note
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young
In today’s Gospel we hear the prophet John the Baptizer being asked a profound stewardship question: “What should we do?” Each group wants to know the appropriate response to John’s call; each reply points to how they should treat others. John does not simply say, “Be baptized.” Rather, he points them to their jobs and personal relationships. The message of John the Baptizer is simple: judgment is near, and repentance includes treating others well. We should be willing to share what we have with those in need. To listen to John the Baptizer is to be called to account. Do I give only of my excess, or am I the good steward who is willing to sacrifice in order to help others?
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 12 - Father Felix Kumai December 13 - Father Paul Kunnumpuram December 14 - Father Silverino Kwebuza December 15 - Father Martin Laird December 16 - Father Paul LaPalme December 17 - Father Ron Mathews December 18 - Father Dale Meade
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
Third Sunday of Advent
December 12 - December 13, 2015
PARISH NEWS
CHRISTMAS NEWS
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Homemade Side Dishes
Monday, December 14th 5:30PM - Cumella Hall
We still have “limited quantities” of our homemade side dishes for sale: Cornbread Dressing - $20.00 Chicken Spaghetti Sauce - $20.00 Carrot Soufflé - $15.00 Sweet Potato Casserole - $15.00 These items can be purchased during regular office hours.
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Tuesday, December 15th 6:00PM - Cumella Hall For all boys in grades 1 - 5.
Cookbooks For Sale
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
Christmas Memorial Flower Fund
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.
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.
Parish Photo Directory Thank you to all who volunteered their time to ensure a successful new directory. We couldn’t have done it without your help. Thanks also to all our parishioners who participated in the photo sessions. For those of you who were unable to make it to the first seatings, an additional photo shoot day has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th from 3:00PM-8:00PM in the hall. Please call or email Kathy during regular office hours to schedule your session. The anticipated directory delivery date is Spring 2016!
Christmas Mass Schedule Thursday, December 24th 4:00PM & 6:00PM Friday, December 25th 9:30AM
Retirement Fund for Religious The average age of retired women and men religious currently living in nursing homes 75 and older. In 2012 alone, the total cost of care for senior religious was more than $1.1 billion. For most of their lives, elder religious worked for small stipends and today, in their old age, they need your help. All proceeds from the Retirement Fund for Religious ar e distr ibuted to 440 religious communities across the United States, who need it most. Please be generous.
(318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
TOPS Meeting
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Tuesday, December 15th (see page 4)
New Year’s Mass Schedule
Directory Photo Session
st
AREA NEWS A Festival Of Carols Tuesday, December 22nd 7:00PM St. Martin Catholic Church Admission is Free There will be a reception to follow. 4
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon
(318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Monday, December 14th (see page 4)
Friday, January 1st 9:30AM
Religious calendars are available in the narthex. They are New Year’s gift to you from Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish.
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
(The homily at the 6:00PM Mass will be directed to the children and a special “visitor” will be joining us after Communion.) Thursday, December 31 6:00PM
2016 Calendars
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
Wednesday, December 16th (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.