Our Lady of Prompt Succor Bulletin 11-6-11

OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR CATHOLIC CHURCH 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, Louisiana Tel: (318) 445-3693 Fax (318) 445-8471

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NOVEMBER 6, 2011

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Vol. XVI No. 50

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PARISH MEMORIAL MASS: Our annual Memorial Mass is being celebrated this weekend at the 4:00 P.M. Vigil Mass for all members of our parish family who have died since last November. We encourage all parishioners to remember our deceased loved ones.

IN MEMORIAM DAISY BROW AYMOND ALBERT RUSSELL BEACH RUTH MARIE JEANSONNE BERNARD BERTHA FEDUCCIA BONNELL JOSIE VERGIE DEBONA BORDELON MARGARET EMMA SHEA BRASHER JEANNE MARIE BRASSEAUX CAMILLE BLOUIN BROUSSARD JOSEPH EDWARD CRUSE MILTON C. DAIGRE ANTHONY ‘TONY’ FIORENZA PRISCILLA LIBBEY FLYNN ROBERT ANTHONY ‘BOB’ FOSTER HOWARD BATTLE GIST, JR. DEBORAH ‘DEBBIE’ GRAYSON JOYCE LEBOUEF GREEN CECILIA THERESE CHEN-WU HART MARY PATRICIA ‘PAT’ MORGAN HEBERT JAMES DAVID ‘JAY’ HERRINGTON, JR. SHIRLEY JOSEPH TIMMER HONEYCUTT RUTH RUTKIN JOSEPH DENISE SWINNEN LEMOINE ROLAND SABASTIAN ‘TUT’ MATHEWS JOHN IVY McCANN NANCY RUTH CAMPBELL MICHIELS ROWENA V. MILNER FRANK RAMIREZ JAMES B. SMITH HERMAN L. SYKES ROSE SHEGAS ULE BARBARA ANN BUNTIN WHITCHER GERALDINE ‘GERRY’ GAYNOR YOUNG WWWWWWW

WEEKLY PARISH EVENT CALENDAR Monday, Nov. 7 10:00 A.M. Outreach Prayer Group (L) 6:00 P.M. Rosary (Church) Tuesday, Nov. 8 2:30 P.M. Mass at Rapides Parish Detention Center 3 3:00 P.M. St. Cecilia Choir (Music Room) 6:30 P.M. RCIA Pre-catechumenate (Life House) 7:00 P.M. Adult Choir (Music Room) Wednesday, Nov. 9 4:00 P.M. Youth Band (ND) 5:00 P.M. Parish Supper (OH) 5:45 P.M. Joyful Noise Choir (Music Room) 6:30 P.M. Junior High (Life House) 6:30 P.M. CCD (School) Thursday, Nov. 10 10:00 A.M. Rosary (Church) 6:00 P.M. Small Faith Group (L) Friday, Nov. 11 7:00 A.M. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Church) 8:00 A.M. NO SCHOOL/NO SCHOOL MASS 10:00 A.M. Mass at Kingsley Place Saturday, Nov. 12 5:00 P.M. ACTS Pot Luck Social (OH) Sunday, Nov. 13 9:00 A.M. Joyful Noise Sing at Mass (Church) 9:15 A.M. ‘Sunday Morning Lagniappe’ Bible Study (L) 10:30 A.M. Children’s Liturgy (L) 12:00 P.M. ACTS Women’s Retreat Reunion (OH) 2:30 P.M. Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary (Church) 4:15 P.M. ‘Sunday Evening Lagniappe’ Bible Study (L) 5:30 P.M. Children’s Liturgy (L) 7:00 P.M. High School Youth OH)

Madonna Room (MR) Lourdes (L) Fatima (F) Olinger Hall (OH) Notre Dame (ND) THE GIVING TREE: The Community Services Commission is once again sponsoring a Giving Tree for the Shepherd Center’s Christmas Cheer program. The Giving Tree will be in the foyer of the church this weekend and next. If you wish to sponsor a needy family, please remove an envelope from the tree and leave your name and telephone number next to the selected family’s name on the sign-up sheet. Directions for purchasing gifts and the date they are due are enclosed in the envelope.

Please carefully consider sponsoring a needy family this year. If you have any questions about the program or the chosen family please call Jennifer Stevens at 613-5208.

OLPS SCHOOL BULLDOG BYTES Don’t forget to dine in or carry out dinner for your family from Texas Roadhouse this Tuesday, Nov. 8. Twenty percent of all proceeds from OLPS supporters will be donated to OLPS. Forms may be obtained at www.promptsuccor.org under the Forms & Letters link.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for an exciting night of OLPS Technology. On Monday, Nov. 14 or on Tuesday, Nov. 15 either from 5:30 to 6:45 P.M. or from 7:00 to 8:15 P.M. OLPS will host four identical sessions of “Tech Night.” Come and see the awesome technology that OLPS students are using in the classroom and experience it “hands-on”! The technology that will be featured at the sessions was purchased with grants, funds generated through the OLPS “Trek for Tech” race held last May, and through money raised by the OLPS Home & School Association.

THE FLOWERS ON EACH SIDE OF THE TABERNACLE for this weekend are given in loving memory of DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE AMIGO AND GO FAMILIES by Drs. Anthony Amigo and Anita Go. THE FLOWERS BY OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR are given this week in loving memory of DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE OLPS ALTAR SOCIETY by the Altar Society.

THE ALTAR CANDLES will burn this week in loving memory of ARTHUR ‘ART’ VISCONTE by his wife.

THE SANCTUARY LIGHT will burn this week in loving memory of ARTHUR ‘ART’ VISCONTE by his wife. bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb

WELCOMING THE ROMAN MISSAL, THIRD EDITION Deepen, Nurture, Celebrate Based upon Roman Missal Formational Materials provided by the Secretariat for the Liturgy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, copyright 2010(www.usccb.org/romanmissal).

Q: Why did the Holy Father choose to translate pro multis as “for many” and not as “for all”? Does this mean that Christ did not die for everyone?

A: No. It is a dogmatic teaching of the Church that Christ died on the Cross for all men and women (cf. John 11:52; 2 Cor.

5:14-15; Titus 2:11; 1 John 2:2). The expression “for many,” while remaining open to the inclusion of each human person, is reflective also of the fact that this salvation is not brought about in some mechanistic way, without one’s own willing or participation; rather the believer is invited to accept in faith the gift that is being offered and to receive the supernatural life that is given to those who participate in this mystery, living it out in their lives as well so as to numbered among the “many” to whom the text refers.

OLPS YOUTH HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH BAND rehearses on Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. The band is open to anyone in ninth through twelfth grades. Come join us in the Lourdes Room.

JUNIOR HIGH: Our Junior High group (seventh and eighth graders from all schools) meets on Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 in the Life House. For more information, contact Kristine Antoon at 445-8473 or jrhigh@olpschurch.org.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH NEW S YOUTH GROUP: High School youth meet after the 5:30 P.M. Mass this Sunday. Contact John Lyons at 445-8473, ext. 213 or youth@olpschurch.org.

‘CHILDREN OF HOPE’: The next First Friday holy hour will be Friday, Dec. 2 from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. in church. The program includes Eucharistic Adoration, prayers, music, rosary and meditations for children especially in grades two through six.

OUR SEMINARIANS: Brian Seiler, Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH; Dutch Voltz, Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, LA OUR CANDIDATES FOR THE PERMANENT DIACONATE: Benny Broussard, Todd Marye, Mike Young PLEASE PRAY for all our service men and women serving in Afghanistan and other parts of the world, and here at home, among them Peyton Abbott, Bill Aldridge, Paul Arbour, Chris Armstrong, Jesse Barth, Chad Bordelon, Beau Bradford, Chaplain Father John Brocato, Shawn D. Bryant, Gregory Carbo II, Orlando Carnales, Ray Constantino, Thomas Cooper, John V. Daigle, Mike Deville, Scott Deville, Dirk Erickson, David Fields, Chaplain Father John Gabriel, Christian Griffiths, Joseph Anthony Gonzales, Jr., Jesse Karinsny, Derrick Kozielski, Stephen Lee, Brandon McNamara, Christopher Nuss, Ledena Piper, Seth Sibley and Jared Slay. If you know someone serving whose name is not on our list, please contact the church office.

OLPS PARISH SUPPERS are held every Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. in Olinger Hall. The Knights of Columbus Council 8029 hosts and prepares the suppers. Meals are $4.00 per plate. Eat in or take out; you are encouraged to stay and eat in the Hall and visit with other members of our church family.

You may check the bulletin online at www.olpschurch.org for weekly updates on the parish supper.

Nov. 9 Menu: Beef tips and gravy, rice, salad, and dessert.

PRE-ADVENT PARISH MISSION: Mark your calendars now for our parish mission, Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 14-16 from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. The theme of the talks is “Experience the Newborn King in the Eucharist” and will be presented by Rich May. I hope you will plan to join us for this important time together as a parish family. – Father Dan

OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Agnes Abraham; Owen Anderson; John Aymond; Ruth Bergeron; Beverly Bohrer; Edd Bordelon; Virginia Brasseaux; Debbie Butler; Thomas Cain; Verna Carbo; Maci Callahan; Theresa Cataldie; Michael Chestovich; John Finley; Chuck Hardy; Kim Herrington; Jane Hundley; Bruce LaBorde; Levi Locicero; Aubrey Logan; Robert Maddox V; Maxine Meadows; Jerry Moreau; Frank Pacholik; Linda Pratt; Willard Price; Geneva Scarbrock; Eason Searcy; Jacob Smith; Jo Tassin; Steve Tatum; Jo Ann Hebert Taylor; Barbra Vincent; Ruth Wallace; Scott Weisler; Bobby Whalen; Father Bernard Zagst; and all the shut-ins of our parish.

Mailing Address: 401 21st Street, Alexandria, La. 71301

Church Office/Rectory Telephone: 445-­‐3693 Choir Director/Organist Telephone: 487-­‐8528 Life House Telephone: 445-­‐8473 Fr. Daniel P. O’Connor, V.F., Pastor Fr. Emmanuel Chinaka, Associate Pastor Fr. Chris Nayak, In Residence Mary Floyd, Parish Manager Annette Curley, Accountant/Margaret Shiver, Receptionist Sr. Virginia Lee Vanderlick, C.D.P., President of OLPS School Jo Tassin, Principal of OLPS School Sr. JoAnn DeLoach, M.S.C., Pastoral Associate Paul Hood, Director of Religious Education Linda Perot, Director of Music Ministry Josh Blakesley, Associate Director of Music Ministry John Lyons, Coordinator of High School Ministry Kristine Antoon, Coordinator of Junior High Ministry Sarah Duncan Mealer, Church Nursery Coordinator Brandon Callahan, Maintenance Supervisor Michael Upton, Finance Council Chair + Bill Aldridge, Pastoral Council Chair Mark Lemaire, School Council Chair SACRAMENTS/LITURGY/DEVOTIONS Mass: Saturday 4 PM Sunday 7, 9 & 10:30 AM; 5:30 PM (Nursery Available for 9, 10:30 AM & 5:30 PM for Newborns through 3 yrs.)

Weekdays: 6:30 AM & 5:30 PM Holy Day of Obligation: Vigil -­‐ 5:30 PM Holy Day: 6:30 AM; 12:05 P.M. & 5:30 PM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (For ages 4 -­‐ 8 yrs.)

Sundays at 10:30 AM Sacrament of Penance: Saturdays 3:00 -­‐ 3:50 PM and Weekdays before Mass Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact the Priest no less than four months in advance in order for marriage preparation to begin.

Sacrament of Baptism: Baptismal Preparation Class quarterly.

Register in advance by calling the Church Office (445-­‐3693).

Baptisms are ministered by appointment.

Sacrament of Holy Eucharist: For the sick and homebound.

Contact Sister JoAnn DeLoach, M.S.C. at 445-­‐3693.

Anointing of the Sick: Please contact our Parish Priests at 445-­‐3693.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: The Blessed Sacrament is exposed from 9:00 AM -­‐ 5:00 PM every Friday in the Church.

RELIGIOUS FORMATION PROGRAMS CCD -­‐ Wednesdays during the School year, 6:30 -­‐ 7:30 PM Junior High -­‐ Wednesdays during the School year, 6:15 -­‐7:30 P.M.

VOLUNTEER NURSERY SCHEDULE FOR NOV. 13: 10:30 A.M. Mass: Lindsey Drury READINGS FOR NOV. 13: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 3031; Psalm 128; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 SUNDAY LAGNIAPPE TOPICS ON NOV. 13: Lourdes Room, 9:15 A.M. – Father of the Church Lourdes Room, 4:15 P.M. – Acts of the Apostles IN MEMORY: PHILLIP BRUNSON; NORMAN GUNN Please pray for Mr. Brunson (brother-in-law of Mr. Larry Attenhoffer); Mr. Gunn; and those of our parish who have recently died and for the consolation of their families.

MASSES OF THE WEEK SUN., NOV. 6: 7:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M.

Joseph Marien, Jr. Tony Fiorenza; Bob Foster; James Peter Bryan; John McCann; Living/deceased members of the Gueringer/Gagnard Families; Al Beach; James Robert Nelson; Dave and Irene Dufour; Gordon Ducote; Kenneth W. Heldt, Mary E. Heldt, Patricia A. Heldt Mary Jane Osterberger Our Parish Family

10:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M. MON., NOV. 7: 6:30 A.M. George and Johanna Vanderlick 5:30 P.M. Leroy and Rose Couvillon TUES., NOV. 8: 6:30 A.M. Deceased members of the Fiorenza/Sotile Families 5:30 P.M. Howard B. Gist Jr. WED., NOV. 9: 6:30 A.M. David Ezernack 5:30 P.M. Felice L. Viguerie (anniv.)

THURS., NOV. 10: 6:30 A.M. Chris Duplechain 8:00 A.M. Rebecca Price 5:30 P.M. Intention of Suzanne St. Clergy FRI., NOV. 11: 6:30 A.M. In Honor of all Living Veterans 8:00 A.M. No School Mass 5:30 P.M. In loving memory of All Deceased Veterans SAT., NOV. 12: 8:00 A.M. Dena Flynn 4:00 P.M. Michael G. Lemoine (anniv.); Peter Lorio; Joseph ‘Jay’ Piazza; Margaret Brasher; In Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; Tony Fiorenza; Lee and Inez Jeansonne Sr.; Joseph J. Bellais, Eastlyn Bellais McGinnis, James McGinnis; C. L. Michiels, Virgie and Cornelius Michiels, Alma and Cleveland McCauley SUN., NOV. 13: 7:00 A.M. Joseph Marien, Jr. 9:00 A.M. Ensign Keith N. Bonnette; David Ezernack; Al Beach; Bob Foster; Living/deceased members of the Clarence Flynn Family; Michael Anderson; Archie Brodnax; James Nelson; Living/deceased members of the Gueringer/Gagnard Families;Dena Flynn 10:30 A.M. Chris Duplechain 5:30 P.M. Our Parish Family

OLPS M INISTRY COMMISSION OPPORTUNITIES BUILDINGS/MAINTENANCE: Chair – Steve Gauthier, 487-0309.

COMMUNICATIONS: Chair – Katie Flynn Vanderlick, 792-1939.

COMMUNITY SERVICES: Chair – Susan Harrison, 201-1177.

HOSPITALITY: Chair – Jenny Tassin 792-3953.

LITURGY: Chair – Chris Armstrong, 641-9916.

PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE: Chair – Stacey Besselman, 794-5807.

SPIRITUALITY/EDUCATION: Chair – Paul Mathews, 619-9406.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE: Michael Young, 308-3004.

GIFTS REPORT – CHURCH SUPPORT Income needed for Oct. (five Sundays) 87,500.00 Gifts on previous weekends in October 64,185.00 Gifts given last weekend 15,346.00 Amount UNDER for October 7,969.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY ‘WHERE WE BELONG’ CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Campaign Goal 5,300,000.00 Pledged to Date 3,381,690.00 Collected to Date 1,622,738.00