Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20 - December 21, 2014
ADVENT/CHRISTMAS AND PARISH NEWS CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
THANK YOU!!!!!
Wednesday, December 24th 4:00PM & 6:00PM
To those who did a magnificent job decorating the hall for our parish Christmas party, especially Linda Amberg, Donna Bordelon, Pat Brister, Beth Chapman, John Hunter, Mike & Marcia Leleux, Gaynell Patty, and Angela Massey.
(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 25th 12:00AM Midnight & 9:30AM
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 11, 2015 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.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTION This collection is for the benefit of our parish. It is not a gift from the parish to the pastor. Any gift for the pastor may be placed in the collection basket but must be in an envelope specifically designated for that purpose. All Christmas collection envelopes are automatically assumed to be for the benefit of our parish.
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Sunday, December 28 In Cumella Hall after the 8:00AM Mass
PARISH OFFICES Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 12:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 - (318) 487-9894 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
THANK YOU!!!!! To our Fellowship Committee for their typical hard work that provided our children with a great breakfast experience with St. Nick. Thanks also to Bobby Long and Gerri Craft who ensured that St. Nick would be appropriately dressed for the occasion. We also express our appreciation to Derwood Delaney for taking the beautiful pictures of this first annual event.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
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
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Bookkeeper mmjwoodworth@att.net Priscilla Gadel, Director of Music priscilla.s@prodigy.net
(318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Wednesday, December 31st 6:00PM Mass Thursday, January 1, 2015 9:30AM Mass
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE December 24th - 4:00PM & 6:00PM December 25th - 12:00AM Midnight & 9:30AM
FIRST MONDAY SUPPER - JANUARY 5, 2015
On behalf of Fr. Paul, Deacon Pat and those who minister to you at Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish, may you and those you love experience in your lives and hearts the true joy of the Lord’s nativity!!!!
5:00PM - 7:00PM in Cumella Hall - $7 per plate Menu: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Sweet Potato, Potato Salad & Bread All Proceeds Benefit Our Building Fund
SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
MASS INTENTIONS
Reconciliation/Confession 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes.
This meeting will be to discuss and plan ideas for our Church parish to participate in the annual Woodworth Mardi Gras Parade to be held in February. Once again, Diane Fuqua will chair this committee for us. All interested parishioners are invited to attend.
We are now accepting Mass intentions for 2015. Masses may be celebrated for the living or the dead, in thanksgiving, for birthdays or anniversaries, or any other acceptable need. Please call the parish office.
ST. NICHOLAS PICTURES
If you would like to become a registered parishioner please fill out a form, located in the file rack by both doors, and return it by mail or in the collection basket.
The pictures that were taken with St. Nicholas last Sunday are now available. They are located on the deacon’s bench in the narthex.
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PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
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.
MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF DECEMBER 20, 2014 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH SPECIAL COLLECTION: CHURCH VOCATIONS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 4:00PM - Roy Deville Month’s Mind Mass Lector: D. Bess
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: S. Cranford
10:30AM - Ray Whatley Lector: D. Bordelon
5:30PM - For the People Lector: A. Massey
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 7:00AM - Camille Smith TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 4:00PM - Our Parish Family Lector: J. Louviere
6:00PM - Our Parish Family Lector: G. Delaney
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 12:00AM - Our Parish Family
Fourth Sunday of Advent
WEEK OF DECEMBER 27, 2014 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 4:00PM - Sandra Maltese Lector: B. Patty
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 8:00AM - Mat & Janice Lohman Lector: B. Edwards
10:30AM - Richard & Suzanne LaPalme 40th Wedding Anniversary 5:30PM - For the People Lector: E. Lohman
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 7:00AM - Margie Hawsey Healing & Peace TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30 7:00AM - Charles & Magnolia Pringle WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 6:00PM - Our Parish Family Lector: D. Bess
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 9:30AM - Our Parish Family Lector: D. Bordelon
9:30AM - Our Parish Family Lector: D. Bordelon
In loving memory of The Deptula Family Gerri Deptula If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please call the office at 318487-9894 or email mmjwoodworth@att.net. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 12/14/2014 Weekly Collection $ 4,102.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00
OUR SICK… Lovie Bennett, Richard Bushnell, Jeanette Clark, Gabrele Dupont, Amanda Durand, Jack Ellington, Danny Keely, Richard Kelly, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, Susan McKinney, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Huey Ponthieux, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Vivian Tumminello, Julius Walker
Overage Goal for December (4 wks) Received for December Still Needed For December
$ $ $ $
186.00 15,664.00 8,598.00 7,066.00
Immaculate Conception Building Fund (FY2014/2015)
$ $
344.00 2,805.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Lector: A. Duos
Lector: M. Leleux
SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK
December 20 - December 21, 2014
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 Ms Mary Girard, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427.
STEWARDSHIP NOTES In the first reading, God promises King David that his house and his kingdom will endure forever. It is through Mary’s “Yes” — “I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say.” — that the promise finds fulfillment.
OUR RECOVERING... Rhonda Bolen, Cameron Brown, Billy Craft, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Carson Glascock, Charie Hakeman, Terry Kohler, Mary Mayeux, Philip Paige, Donna Pearson OUR SHUT-INS, AND HOMEBOUND... Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Daphne Land, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young OUR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS... Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux
NEW WEEKLY GOAL Our budget for FI2014-2015 reflects an annual collection total of $203,604. This amount divided by 52 (the number of weeks in a year) calculates to $3,916 per week. Achieving this amount every week insures that all the needed ministries, salaries and repairs can be accomplished for the year. We continue to pray and work for the success of our parish family.
OF COUNSEL TO THE PASTOR Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Ed Carroll, Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long Finance Council Chair: Ed Carroll Trustees: Pat Brister & Gary Delaney Dr. Bernard Patty, Chuck Reich
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. We would also like to include the names of any active duty military for whom you would like us to pray. If you know any nursing home residents for whom you would like us to pray, please inform Kathy of their names.
MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF DECEMBER 20, 2014 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH SPECIAL COLLECTION: CHURCH VOCATIONS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 4:00PM - Roy Deville Month’s Mind Mass Lector: D. Bess
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: S. Cranford
10:30AM - Ray Whatley Lector: D. Bordelon
5:30PM - For the People Lector: A. Massey
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 7:00AM - Camille Smith TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 4:00PM - Our Parish Family Lector: J. Louviere
6:00PM - Our Parish Family Lector: G. Delaney
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 12:00AM - Our Parish Family
Fourth Sunday of Advent
WEEK OF DECEMBER 27, 2014 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 4:00PM - Sandra Maltese Lector: B. Patty
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 8:00AM - Mat & Janice Lohman Lector: B. Edwards
10:30AM - Richard & Suzanne LaPalme 40th Wedding Anniversary 5:30PM - For the People Lector: E. Lohman
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 7:00AM - Margie Hawsey Healing & Peace TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30 7:00AM - Charles & Magnolia Pringle WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 6:00PM - Our Parish Family Lector: D. Bess
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 9:30AM - Our Parish Family Lector: D. Bordelon
9:30AM - Our Parish Family Lector: D. Bordelon
In loving memory of The Deptula Family Gerri Deptula If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please call the office at 318487-9894 or email mmjwoodworth@att.net. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 12/14/2014 Weekly Collection $ 4,102.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00
OUR SICK… Lovie Bennett, Richard Bushnell, Jeanette Clark, Gabrele Dupont, Amanda Durand, Jack Ellington, Danny Keely, Richard Kelly, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, Susan McKinney, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Huey Ponthieux, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Vivian Tumminello, Julius Walker
Overage Goal for December (4 wks) Received for December Still Needed For December
$ $ $ $
186.00 15,664.00 8,598.00 7,066.00
Immaculate Conception Building Fund (FY2014/2015)
$ $
344.00 2,805.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Lector: A. Duos
Lector: M. Leleux
SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK
December 20 - December 21, 2014
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 Ms Mary Girard, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427.
STEWARDSHIP NOTES In the first reading, God promises King David that his house and his kingdom will endure forever. It is through Mary’s “Yes” — “I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say.” — that the promise finds fulfillment.
OUR RECOVERING... Rhonda Bolen, Cameron Brown, Billy Craft, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Carson Glascock, Charie Hakeman, Terry Kohler, Mary Mayeux, Philip Paige, Donna Pearson OUR SHUT-INS, AND HOMEBOUND... Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Daphne Land, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young OUR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS... Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux
NEW WEEKLY GOAL Our budget for FI2014-2015 reflects an annual collection total of $203,604. This amount divided by 52 (the number of weeks in a year) calculates to $3,916 per week. Achieving this amount every week insures that all the needed ministries, salaries and repairs can be accomplished for the year. We continue to pray and work for the success of our parish family.
OF COUNSEL TO THE PASTOR Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Ed Carroll, Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long Finance Council Chair: Ed Carroll Trustees: Pat Brister & Gary Delaney Dr. Bernard Patty, Chuck Reich
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. We would also like to include the names of any active duty military for whom you would like us to pray. If you know any nursing home residents for whom you would like us to pray, please inform Kathy of their names.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20 - December 21, 2014
ADVENT/CHRISTMAS AND PARISH NEWS CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
THANK YOU!!!!!
Wednesday, December 24th 4:00PM & 6:00PM
To those who did a magnificent job decorating the hall for our parish Christmas party, especially Linda Amberg, Donna Bordelon, Pat Brister, Beth Chapman, John Hunter, Mike & Marcia Leleux, Gaynell Patty, and Angela Massey.
(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 25th 12:00AM Midnight & 9:30AM
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 11, 2015 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.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTION This collection is for the benefit of our parish. It is not a gift from the parish to the pastor. Any gift for the pastor may be placed in the collection basket but must be in an envelope specifically designated for that purpose. All Christmas collection envelopes are automatically assumed to be for the benefit of our parish.
MARDI GRAS PARADE COMMITTEE th
Sunday, December 28 In Cumella Hall after the 8:00AM Mass
PARISH OFFICES Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 12:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 - (318) 487-9894 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
THANK YOU!!!!! To our Fellowship Committee for their typical hard work that provided our children with a great breakfast experience with St. Nick. Thanks also to Bobby Long and Gerri Craft who ensured that St. Nick would be appropriately dressed for the occasion. We also express our appreciation to Derwood Delaney for taking the beautiful pictures of this first annual event.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
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
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Bookkeeper mmjwoodworth@att.net Priscilla Gadel, Director of Music priscilla.s@prodigy.net
(318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Wednesday, December 31st 6:00PM Mass Thursday, January 1, 2015 9:30AM Mass
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE December 24th - 4:00PM & 6:00PM December 25th - 12:00AM Midnight & 9:30AM
FIRST MONDAY SUPPER - JANUARY 5, 2015
On behalf of Fr. Paul, Deacon Pat and those who minister to you at Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish, may you and those you love experience in your lives and hearts the true joy of the Lord’s nativity!!!!
5:00PM - 7:00PM in Cumella Hall - $7 per plate Menu: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Sweet Potato, Potato Salad & Bread All Proceeds Benefit Our Building Fund
SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
MASS INTENTIONS
Reconciliation/Confession 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes.
This meeting will be to discuss and plan ideas for our Church parish to participate in the annual Woodworth Mardi Gras Parade to be held in February. Once again, Diane Fuqua will chair this committee for us. All interested parishioners are invited to attend.
We are now accepting Mass intentions for 2015. Masses may be celebrated for the living or the dead, in thanksgiving, for birthdays or anniversaries, or any other acceptable need. Please call the parish office.
ST. NICHOLAS PICTURES
If you would like to become a registered parishioner please fill out a form, located in the file rack by both doors, and return it by mail or in the collection basket.
The pictures that were taken with St. Nicholas last Sunday are now available. They are located on the deacon’s bench in the narthex.
`tÜç? `Éà{xÜ Éy ]xáâá Vtà{ÉÄ|v V{âÜv{
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
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.