MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 4:00PM - +Sandra Maltese SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 8:00AM - +Voorhies Gauthier 10:30AM - +Camille Smith 5:30PM - For the People MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 7:00AM - +Sandra Maltese TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 7:00AM - +Michael Charles Bouchie WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 7:00AM - +Sandra Maltese THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 7:00AM - +Carl Bess, Jr. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 NO MASS
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 4:00PM - +Kyle Ogaard +Laurie Ogaard SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8:00AM - +Sandra Maltese 10:30AM - +William “Billy” Pollard 5:30PM - For the People
Mary, Mother of Jesus Roman Catholic Church The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - September 13, 2014 - September 14, 2014 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
COFFEE & DOUGHNUT FELLOWSHIP this Sunday, September 14th Cumella Hall after the 8:00AM Mass
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 7:00AM - Greater Respect for Human Life TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 7:00AM - +Rena Truxillo WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 7:00AM - +Sandra Maltese THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 7:00AM - +Carl Bess, Jr.
HIGH SCHOOL CCD/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS Wednesday, September 17th - 5:30PM - 7:00PM Cumella Hall RECTORY OUTSIDE CLEAN UP Saturday, September 20th 8:00AM to 12:00PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 NO MASS
PARISH STAFF SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK
In loving memory of Thomas Passaretti by his family 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.
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.
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme Pastoral Administrator 2120 Coulee Crossing Road Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 445-7554 frplapalme@diocesealex.org Kathy Rachall Secretary/Bookkeeper mmjwoodworth@att.net Priscilla Gadel Cantor/Director of Music priscilla.s@prodigy.net
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 to make arrangements. 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 pastor directly.
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 13, 2014 - September 14, 2014
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/07/2014 Weekly Collection $ 3,682.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,000.00 Overage
$
682.00
Goal for September (4 wks) Received for September Still Needed for September Building Fund (FY2014/2015)
$ $ $ $
12,000.00 3,682.00 8,318.00 900.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Goal $170,000
Pledged $124,760
Received $143,921
Original Loan Balance: $84,000 Current Loan Balance: $ 3,911
OUR SICK… Lovie Bennett, Baby Chloe, Jeanette Clark, Frances Delaunay, Amanda Durand, Jack Ellington, Richard Kelly, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, Susan McKinney, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Philip Paige, Donna Pearson, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Vivian Tumminello OUR RECOVERING... Deborah Bess, Rhonda Bolen, Cameron Brown, Andre Busch, Anna M. Busch, Barbara Busch, Juanita Busch, Kevin Busch, Marie Busch, Thomas Busch, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Carson Glascock, Charie Hakeman, Mother Mary John, OCD, Sr. Regina Mullins, OCD, Ray Reich OUR SHUT-INS, AND HOMEBOUND... Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Daphne Land, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young OUR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS... Philip Dufour, Jr.
Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Ed Carroll Finance Council Chair: Ed Carroll Trustees: Pat Brister & Gary Delaney Dr. Bernard Patty, Chuck Reich
PARISH NEWS
RECTORY OUTSIDE CLEAN UP
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
2120 Coulee Crossing Road Saturday, September 20th 8:00AM to 12:00PM A sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex. Please bring any and all garden tools you have. A light lunch will be provided.
The 3rd Wednesday of every month 10:00AM - Cumella Hall For more information, call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
CORNBREAD DRESSING SALE In celebration of Thanksgiving and Christmas, cornbread dressing w/chicken will be on sale for $20 and carrot souflé for $15. This is a ONE TIME ONLY event. Orders must be received by November 3rd. Call or email the parish office to place your order. Please provide your name, telephone number and the quantity of each product that you would like to order.
BULLETIN BY EMAIL If you would like to receive the weekly bulletin via email, please email mmjwoodworth@att.net with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
The family of Randy Lamkin extends their gratitude to everyone who provided for his funeral Mass and bereavement luncheon.
Stewardship is not optional! “None of us live as his own master and none of us die as his own master,” says St. Paul. “While we live we are responsible to the Lord, and when we die we die as his servants.”
OF COUNSEL TO THE PASTOR
PARISH NEWS
THANK YOU
STEWARDSHIP NOTES
SHUT-INS If you know of anyone who should be included or excluded, please call or email Kathy at the Church office. You may also use a pew envelope to add or remove names or call Kathy at 487-9894. 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.
September 13, 2014 - September 14, 2014
If you have a loved one or know someone who has a loved one that is a shut-in, homebound or in a nursing home, please contact the parish office by phone or email to ensure that Fr. Paul can visit them. Thank you for your help.
MONTH’S MIND MASS Periodically, a Mass intention for a deceased is listed in the bulletin as “Month’s Mind”. In some parts of our country there is a tradition of the family having a mass celebrated after the first month to remember their beloved dead and keep them in mind. We provide this benefit for all who are buried from our parish.
ACTS RETREAT FOR WOMEN November 6 - 9, 2014 Applications are available in the narthex, i.e., the vestibule of the church. Registration closes on September 17th. Questions? See Deborah Bess, Priscilla Gadel, or Beth Chapman.
LOCAL AREA NEWS ILLUMINATED ROSARY St. Joseph Church, Marksville, LA Thursdays from May 15th - October 30th 8:15PM (7:15PM in September).
ROSARY FOR OUR COUNTRY The 13th of each month 5:30PM - Radio Maria
2014 BISHOP’S GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, October 13th Oak Wing Golf Course Lunch begins at 11:00AM; Tee-off time at noon. The cost is $135 per person & includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch, and refreshments. Please call (318) 445-6424 ext. 209.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT SERIES Dan Jurek, from the Pax Renewal Center in Lafayette, will present a 6-month Marriage Enrichment Series titled Exploring the Hot Topics to Help Strengthen Your Marriage. The series is held once a month (Sept. 3, Oct. 4, Nov. 5, Jan. 14, Feb 4, and March 4) from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the Community Foundation of Acadiana in Lafayette. Cost is $165 per couple. For more information, call (337) 993-1960.
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 13, 2014 - September 14, 2014
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/07/2014 Weekly Collection $ 3,682.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,000.00 Overage
$
682.00
Goal for September (4 wks) Received for September Still Needed for September Building Fund (FY2014/2015)
$ $ $ $
12,000.00 3,682.00 8,318.00 900.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Goal $170,000
Pledged $124,760
Received $143,921
Original Loan Balance: $84,000 Current Loan Balance: $ 3,911
OUR SICK… Lovie Bennett, Baby Chloe, Jeanette Clark, Frances Delaunay, Amanda Durand, Jack Ellington, Richard Kelly, Paul Lauve, Elsie Marcon, Susan McKinney, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Philip Paige, Donna Pearson, Irma & Connie Ray Teutsch, Vivian Tumminello OUR RECOVERING... Deborah Bess, Rhonda Bolen, Cameron Brown, Andre Busch, Anna M. Busch, Barbara Busch, Juanita Busch, Kevin Busch, Marie Busch, Thomas Busch, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Carson Glascock, Charie Hakeman, Mother Mary John, OCD, Sr. Regina Mullins, OCD, Ray Reich OUR SHUT-INS, AND HOMEBOUND... Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Daphne Land, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young OUR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS... Philip Dufour, Jr.
Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Ed Carroll Finance Council Chair: Ed Carroll Trustees: Pat Brister & Gary Delaney Dr. Bernard Patty, Chuck Reich
PARISH NEWS
RECTORY OUTSIDE CLEAN UP
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
2120 Coulee Crossing Road Saturday, September 20th 8:00AM to 12:00PM A sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex. Please bring any and all garden tools you have. A light lunch will be provided.
The 3rd Wednesday of every month 10:00AM - Cumella Hall For more information, call Priscilla Gadel at (318) 446-5502
CORNBREAD DRESSING SALE In celebration of Thanksgiving and Christmas, cornbread dressing w/chicken will be on sale for $20 and carrot souflé for $15. This is a ONE TIME ONLY event. Orders must be received by November 3rd. Call or email the parish office to place your order. Please provide your name, telephone number and the quantity of each product that you would like to order.
BULLETIN BY EMAIL If you would like to receive the weekly bulletin via email, please email mmjwoodworth@att.net with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
The family of Randy Lamkin extends their gratitude to everyone who provided for his funeral Mass and bereavement luncheon.
Stewardship is not optional! “None of us live as his own master and none of us die as his own master,” says St. Paul. “While we live we are responsible to the Lord, and when we die we die as his servants.”
OF COUNSEL TO THE PASTOR
PARISH NEWS
THANK YOU
STEWARDSHIP NOTES
SHUT-INS If you know of anyone who should be included or excluded, please call or email Kathy at the Church office. You may also use a pew envelope to add or remove names or call Kathy at 487-9894. 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.
September 13, 2014 - September 14, 2014
If you have a loved one or know someone who has a loved one that is a shut-in, homebound or in a nursing home, please contact the parish office by phone or email to ensure that Fr. Paul can visit them. Thank you for your help.
MONTH’S MIND MASS Periodically, a Mass intention for a deceased is listed in the bulletin as “Month’s Mind”. In some parts of our country there is a tradition of the family having a mass celebrated after the first month to remember their beloved dead and keep them in mind. We provide this benefit for all who are buried from our parish.
ACTS RETREAT FOR WOMEN November 6 - 9, 2014 Applications are available in the narthex, i.e., the vestibule of the church. Registration closes on September 17th. Questions? See Deborah Bess, Priscilla Gadel, or Beth Chapman.
LOCAL AREA NEWS ILLUMINATED ROSARY St. Joseph Church, Marksville, LA Thursdays from May 15th - October 30th 8:15PM (7:15PM in September).
ROSARY FOR OUR COUNTRY The 13th of each month 5:30PM - Radio Maria
2014 BISHOP’S GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, October 13th Oak Wing Golf Course Lunch begins at 11:00AM; Tee-off time at noon. The cost is $135 per person & includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch, and refreshments. Please call (318) 445-6424 ext. 209.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT SERIES Dan Jurek, from the Pax Renewal Center in Lafayette, will present a 6-month Marriage Enrichment Series titled Exploring the Hot Topics to Help Strengthen Your Marriage. The series is held once a month (Sept. 3, Oct. 4, Nov. 5, Jan. 14, Feb 4, and March 4) from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the Community Foundation of Acadiana in Lafayette. Cost is $165 per couple. For more information, call (337) 993-1960.
MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 4:00PM - +Sandra Maltese SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 8:00AM - +Voorhies Gauthier 10:30AM - +Camille Smith 5:30PM - For the People MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 7:00AM - +Sandra Maltese TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 7:00AM - +Michael Charles Bouchie WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 7:00AM - +Sandra Maltese THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 7:00AM - +Carl Bess, Jr. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 NO MASS
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 REG. COLLECTION: SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 4:00PM - +Kyle Ogaard +Laurie Ogaard SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8:00AM - +Sandra Maltese 10:30AM - +William “Billy” Pollard 5:30PM - For the People
Mary, Mother of Jesus Roman Catholic Church The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - September 13, 2014 - September 14, 2014 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
COFFEE & DOUGHNUT FELLOWSHIP this Sunday, September 14th Cumella Hall after the 8:00AM Mass
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 7:00AM - Greater Respect for Human Life TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 7:00AM - +Rena Truxillo WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 7:00AM - +Sandra Maltese THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 7:00AM - +Carl Bess, Jr.
HIGH SCHOOL CCD/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS Wednesday, September 17th - 5:30PM - 7:00PM Cumella Hall RECTORY OUTSIDE CLEAN UP Saturday, September 20th 8:00AM to 12:00PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 NO MASS
PARISH STAFF SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK
In loving memory of Thomas Passaretti by his family 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.
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.
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme Pastoral Administrator 2120 Coulee Crossing Road Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 445-7554 frplapalme@diocesealex.org Kathy Rachall Secretary/Bookkeeper mmjwoodworth@att.net Priscilla Gadel Cantor/Director of Music priscilla.s@prodigy.net
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 to make arrangements. 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 pastor directly.