. o` e St. Peter Roman Catholic Church Mission Statement

Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by living the Gospel

of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacrament, and Service as taught by

the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter Parish is a community of

dedicated Catholics centered on the Eucharist, which is the source

and the summit of all that we do and hope to become. Approved August 19, 2014

PARISH SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY EUCHARIST

As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is central to who we are and what we do.

Regular Mass Times are listed on the front of the

bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To

receive formation for First Holy Communion,

contact the Parish Office, 896-9408.

SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Essential to the Christian Life, the Sacrament of Confession is where we come into

contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us.

Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing

our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a

personal relationship with Jesus. 30 minutes before

every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered. If you need to receive the Sacrament of Confession

for the first time, contact the Parish Office, 896-

9408.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Through the waters of Baptism, the new Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal

Life. To have your infant baptized, please contact

the Parish Office at least 2-4 months prior to the baby’s due date so that there is enough time to

complete preparation for the Sacrament.

Parents should be registered, participating members of the Parish Family.

Proposed Sponsors (Godparents) should be

attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors receive a Baptismal Packet which must be

completed and received before attendance at a

Baptismal instruction class is scheduled. A Baptismal date is determined after all Church

requirements are satisfied.

If you are a parent or an adult seeking the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish

Office, 896-9408.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE In the beginning, God created mankind

as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love

for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is

made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the Church and the world. Couples discerning the

vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the

Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior

to the desired wedding date.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL

ARRANGEMENTS The Church and her Sacraments

accompany us at every moment of our life. When

we are very sick or nearing the end of this life, we receive the healing of Christ through Anointing of

the Sick. Please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408,

to make an appointment. Also, contact the church office before

you contact anyone else in making funeral

arrangements. We are here to guide you through that most difficult time.

NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Register at: www.sprcc.org.

Or call the parish office.

Parochial Vicar Father Sal Istre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Parish Deacon Deacon Barney Lejeune . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator

Patricia Blumrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 896-9408 Faith Formation Secretary, Parish Receptionist

Jody McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager

Cindy Courville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Capital Campaign Office Manager Karen Broussard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Carencro Catholic School Principal

Devin Soeseno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8973 Perpetual Adoration Coordinators

Gloria Matte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 658-3759 Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334

Welcome Committee Chairperson Carolyn Huval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .658-1843 Neocatechumenal Way John McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-4267 Sacred Music Coordinator

Dr. Michael Totaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Natural Family Planning

Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 886-1437 Pro-Life Coordinator Margaret Vidrine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .896-4637 Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator

Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334 Catholic Daughters

GeorgAnna Robichaux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 654-6836 St. Anne Society Madeline S. Braquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8703 Bonne Mort Society

Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780 Knights of Columbus

(3rd Degree) Kyle Leger, Grand Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kylelleger@gmail.com (4th Degree) Duane Prejean, Faithful Navigator . . . . . duane.prejean@gmail.com

Altar Servers Matt Arceneaux .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mattarceneaux@gmail.com

St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9499 God’s Little Dusters

Rose Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-6278 Usher Coordinator

Wilbert Lacombe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-9615 Cub Scout Pack 497

Cassandra Underwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 – 787-9017 Prayer Line

Debbie Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-6662 Unplanned Pregnancy

For Free Confidential Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 289-9366 Parish Pastoral Council Members

Allen Latour, Chairperson; Janet Stelly, Vice-Chairperson; Carolyn Huval, Secretary; Matthew Arceneaux, John Bergeron, Danny Martin, Duane Prejean, Richard Tietz, Zach Rock, Youth Member Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair Debbie LaFleur, Finance Committee Vice Chair Burt Arceneaux, Bob Simpson, Parish Trustees

OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Tuesday - Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm Wednesday - Friday: 8am-12noon

Fr. Mark P. Ledoux Pastor

VOLUME 1213 NUMBER 1214

THIS WEEKEND: + Altar Society Dues Collected Before All Masses

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR

MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 16 6:30AM – Mass 5:30PM – Patriotic Rosary

TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 17 6:30AM – Mass 6:00PM – Choir Practice

WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 18 6:30AM – Mass 5:30PM – Overeaters Anonymous [St. Anne AV Room] 6:30PM – Women’s Ultreya [Parish Hall] 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [St. Anne AV Room]

THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 19 6:30AM – Mass 6:30PM – 1st – 8th grade Faith Formation Class [CCS Gym] (Parents & Students)

FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 20 6:30AM – Mass

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 21 Altar Society Dues Collected Before Mass

4:00PM – Mass SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 22

Altar Society Dues Collected Before All Masses Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus

Installation of Officers after 7:00am Mass 7:00AM, 10:00AM, 5:30PM Mass

SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER

The Protection of the Oceans That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans.

FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER

WORSHIP: As a community of faith, may we actively contemplate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross of Jesus Christ within the mystery of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, through the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows.

FAITH FORMATION: At the start of this Catechism year we pray for the Parents and Youth of our Parish Faith Formation program. May this year be a fruitful one that binds parent and child closer to each other and to the Heart of Christ and His Church.

EVANGELIZATION: May the Holy Spirit begin to stir the hearts of those persons whom He seeks to find entrance into Full Communion with His Church through the RCIA program.

SOCIAL JUSTICE: Challenged by the threats against the innate value and dignity of the human person, may we strive to give witness to God’s presence through acts of faith, hope and love

BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: May the Holy Spirit move our hearts to great trust and generosity in pledging and committing to our combined Parish and Diocesan Capital Campaign through prayer, time and finance.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS September 15th

The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is dedicated to the spiritual martyrdom of Mary, Mother of God, and her compassion with the sufferings of her Divine Son, Jesus. In her suffering as co-redeemer, she reminds us of the tremendous evil of sin and shows us the way of true repentance. May the numerous tears of the

Mother of God be conducive to our salvation; with which tears Thou, O God, art able to wash away the sins of the whole world. As Mary stood at the foot of the Cross on which Jesus hung, the sword of sorrow Simeon had foretold pierced her soul. Below are the seven sorrows of Mary:

1) The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35) 2) The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15) 3) Loss of the Child Jesus for three days (Luke 2:41-50) 4) Mary meets Jesus on His way to Calvary (Luke 23:27-31; John

19:17) 5) Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:25-30) 6) The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross (Psalm 130; Luke

23:50-54; John 19:31-37) 7) The burial of Jesus (Isaiah 53:8; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42;

Mark 15:40-47)

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF SORROWS: O Mary, Mother of Sorrows, I beseech Thee, by the bitter agony thou didst endure at the foot of the Cross, offer to the Eternal Father, in my name, thy Beloved Son, Jesus, all covered with Blood and Wounds, in satisfaction for my sins, for the needs of Holy Church, the conversion of sinners, the relief of the Souls in Purgatory and for the special grace I now implore. Mention your request. Amen.

EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

September 14th

PRAYER BEFORE A CRUCIFIX

Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus, while before Thy face I humbly kneel, and with burning soul I pray and beseech Thee to fix deep in my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, true contrition

for my sins, and a firm purpose of amendment; while I contemplate with great love and tender pity Thy five wounds, pondering over them within me, having in mind the words which David Thy prophet said of Thee, my Jesus: "They have pierced my hands and my feet; they have numbered all my bones."

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be for the Holy Father's intentions

"A plenary indulgence is granted on each Friday of Lent and Passiontide to the faithful who, after Communion, piously recite the above prayer before an image of Christ crucified; on other days of the year the indulgence is partial." ~ Enchiridion of Indulgences, No. 22

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS… ELECTIONS TO TAKE PLACE NEXT WEEKEND

Join us in congratulating Mr. Duane Prejean for his nomination for re-election to the Parish Pastoral Council and Mr. Randal Caffery and Mr. Jason Guidry for

their nominations for election to a seat on the Parish Pastoral Council. Two elected positions are available therefore elections will be held next weekend (September 21/22). In order for you to better know the candidates, a short biography and picture of each candidate is posted under the portico.

DIVINE MERCY MESSAGE “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”

St. Faustina: “Most Holy Trinity, I trust in Your infinite mercy. God is my Father and so I, His child, have every claim to His divine Heart; and the greater the darkness, the more complete our trust should be.’” (Diary 357)

PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS

And you yourself a sword will pierce. ~ Lk 2:35

REFLECTION: Today we honor Mary under the title of Our Lady of Sorrows. Mary’s heart was pierced with a sword many times, most notably at the foot of the Cross.

The Sorrowful Mother is also a symbol of the many mothers who feel they cannot continue their pregnancies, as well as those who have aborted a child. Mary intercedes for them today and so must we all.

PRAYER: Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us and for all mothers who bear pains of body and soul.

ALTAR SOCIETY DUES Altar Society dues ($1) will be collected under the portico at the front of the church before all weekend Masses on September 14/15, 21/22 & 28/29. You may also mail your dues to Melinda

Devillier, 104 Red Barn Dr., Carencro 70520. Dues and donations are used for purchasing altar linens. Thank you for your support!

PRAYER FOR SEPTEMBER: MONTH DEDICATED TO

OUR LADY OF SORROWS

MOTHER OF COMPASSION O Holy Virgin, in the midst of all your glory, we ask you not to forget the sorrows of this world. Cast a look of pity upon all who struggle against life’s difficulties, and

who cease not to feel all its bitterness. Have pity on all who have been separated from those they love. Have pity on the lonely and friendless. Pardon the weakness of our faith. Have pity on those whom we love. O Holy Mother, show a mother’s compassion toward the sorrowful and those who tremble under life’s afflictions. Give them hope and peace. Amen.

FOURTH DEGREE ASSEMBLY OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Installation of Officers All are invited to join the Fourth-Degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus for their Installation of Officers on Sunday, September 22nd immediately following 7:00am Mass.

September 25th – November 3rd The visible, public centerpiece of 40 Days for Life is a focused, 40-day, non-stop, round-the-clock prayer vigil outside a single Planned Parenthood center or other abortion facility in your community. ~40daysforlife.com

Please make time to visit an abortion clinic to pray to end abortion. Go to www.prolifelouisiana.org (Louisiana Right to Life website) and click on 40 Days for Life. You will fine information on how you,

your friends and/or religious organizations can schedule an hour to visit an abortion clinic. You can then click on New Orleans or Baton Rouge clinic to schedule your visit. You will also be able to get all the information you need for the visit. If you need help scheduling your visit, please call

Margaret Vidrine, St. Peter Pro-Life Coordinator, at 896-4637.

“THE HIDDEN REBELLION” The Untold Story of

the French Revolution Followed by Q&A with Director, Daniel Rabourdin

Saturday, September 21st at 1:00pm and at 6:00pm

St. Peter Parish Hall; Free of Charge

Saint Peter / Diocesan Centennial COMBINED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Capital Campaign Goal: $2,500,000.00

Gifts & Pledges to Date: $2,317,315.97

121 Committed Prayer Partners

39 Anonymous Donors 605 Gifts & Pledges

Visit the parish website at www.sprcc.org for more details.

Your prayers are a welcome gift and are needed

for the success of our Capital Campaign.

Call Karen Broussard at the parish office for more information.

ST. PETER / DIOCESAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN

92.69% OF GOAL REACHED To all who pledged to the

ST. PETER / DIOCESAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN –

THANK YOU!

We pray in gratitude for everyone who has already pledged support to the needs of St. Peter and our Diocese and prayerfully support all those who are still discerning what they are able to give. We fervently ask God to guide and bless us as we work together to build our future.

Things to Keep in Mind: + We are asking for new or renewed pledges which are not contracts. + If you have previously made a pledge, consider extending that pledge or begin a new pledge tailored to your ability. + It is not too late to still be a part of this important and meaningful project. Your contribution is needed.

Please keep the new pledges & donations coming!

BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER

PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY

For the week of September 16th – September 22nd:

September 16 Rev. Glenn Meaux, SOLT

September 17 Rev. Aaron Melancon

September 18 Rev. Bill John Melancon

September 19 Rev. Andre Metrejean

September 20 Rev. Msgr. Paul Metrejean

September 21 Rev. Mark Miley

September 22 Rev. Thomas Montelaro

O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep Thy servants within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, where none may harm them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, purpled with Thy Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of Thy glorious Priesthood. Let Thy holy love surround them and shield them from the world’s contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit and may the souls to whom they minster be here below their joy and consolation, and in Heaven their beautiful & everlasting crown. Amen.

PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY

For the week of September 16th – September 22nd:

September 16 Gabe Dowden

September 17 Casey Dugas

September 18 John Dugas

September 19 Tré Fontenot

September 20 Andrew Furka

September 21 David Furka

September 22 Jace Gyles

O Lord Jesus Christ, great High Priest, I pray that You call many worthy souls to Your holy priesthood. Enlighten the Bishop and Vocation Director in the choice of candidates, the Spiritual Directors in molding them, and the professors in instructing them. Lead the seminarians daily in Your unerring footsteps, so that they may become priests who are models of purity, possessors of wisdom, and heroes of sacrifice. May they be steeped in humility and aflame with love for God and man, apostles of Your glory, and sanctifiers of souls. Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us. Amen.

DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE UPCOMING EVENTS

DIOCESAN OFFICE OF MARRIAGE, FAMILY, AND PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES

POST ABORTION HEALING:

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT A Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat is an opportunity for any man, woman, couple, grandparent, sibling, or anyone who struggles with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion. This weekend retreat provides participants the opportunity and space to enter the grieving process, identify effects the abortion has had and release deep feelings of anger, shame, and guilt that frequently accompany an abortion experience. This unique retreat process is designed specifically to help retreatants experience the gentleness, mercy and compassion of Jesus as they walk the journey from pain to forgiveness. Participants re-connect on a spiritual level with the children who have been aborted and give them honor and dignity through many special exercises as well as in a memorial service. Those who journey through their grief allow God to transform their experience into one that brings hope, liberation and peace. When: October 4-6, 2019 (Respect Life Weekend) Time: Friday, 6:00 p.m. - Sunday, 3:00 p.m. For more information and/or to register contact: Trista @ 337.261.5598. Pre-registration required. Inquiries are confidential.

IT IS WELL – DAY OF REFLECTION AND PRAYER

FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING INFERTILITY Saturday, October 5th; 9:00am – 4:00pm

So often women carrying the cross of infertility carry it in silence and alone. Join us at St. Thomas More High School on Saturday, October 5th from 9:00am to 4:00pm for a Women's Day of Prayer and Reflection for women of faith struggling with infertility. Register at: www.itiswellcommunity.com. For more information, please contact itiswellcommunity@gmail.com with any questions.

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION ANNUAL CHURCH FAIR September 28th & 29th

410 N. Michaud Street

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28th SUNDAY, SEPT. 29TH 5k walk/run 10am-1pm: BBQ Dinners 4:00pm Mass followed by: Bingo Gumbo – Chicken & Sausage Games for Children Cowboy Stew Snacks & Sweets Sweets Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Fish Music by: Johnny Chauvin & Friends

JOIN US AND EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE SPIRIT OF “OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION!!

Call the Parish Office at 896-8304 for More Information or To Purchase BBQ Tickets

Remember Me! A support group for caregivers, family & friends of individuals with dementia/Alzheimer's. Ideas and resources are shared. There is no cost or registration required. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month; 9:45am at Evangeline Oaks Guest House (240

Arceneaux Road in Carencro) and 6:30pm in the Ministries Building of St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 610 Rain Tree Trail, Lafayette.

CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Celebrating a 122 Year Tradition

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

Carencro Catholic is currently accepting applications and registration for the 2019-2020 school year. Classes available for Pre-K (3-year olds) to 8th grade.

COMMUNITY COFFEE CASH FOR SCHOOLS CCS participates in the Community Coffee Cash for Schools Program. Please send in your personal coffee labels, but also consider collecting and sending CCs labels from your place of business or the businesses of family members. These labels really add up!

THE NEXT GENERATION OF

BOX TOPS IS HERE

Box Tops is changing to fit today’s families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school’s earnings online. It’s more convenient! You can redeem your Box Tops anywhere, anytime within 14 day of purchase! Download the App today and start scanning for CCS! Visit: www.boxtops4education.com

Proud Feeder School of Teurlings Catholic High School WE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE!

Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admissions or employment.

PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931

www.CarencroCatholic.org

COME LET US ADORE HIM!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ADORERS ARE NEEDED!

PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED Sunday: 9am, 10am, 12pm

Monday: 2pm; Tuesday: 5am, 8am, 1pm, 4pm

Saturday: 3am, 9am, 12pm, 1pm, 5pm

Our Chapel also has an URGENT need for substitutes on an as-

needed basis. Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 to sign up.

URGENT NEEDS: Sunday: 2am; 3am, 5am; Thursday: 2am

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

1st – 8th grade Faith Formation Class,

for parents and students

Thursday, September 19th at 6:30pm

in the Carencro Catholic School Gym.

All parents must attend.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

FOR ADULTS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?

WERE YOU BAPTIZED BUT NOT CONFIRMED?

Our RCIA Program or, Rite of Christian

Initiation for Adults, begins soon. For more

information or to register, call Jody at the parish office.

RED BIRD MINISTRIES

FOLLOW ME – A GRIEVING DAD’S RETREAT

Friday, September 20th - Sunday, September 22nd

Red Bird Ministries is offering an overnight weekend retreat at The Lodge in Butte La Rose (1031 La Salle St, Breaux Bridge, LA) for grieving fathers to

experience hope, healing, and fellowship. Follow Me, will be held on Friday, September 20th - Sunday, September 22nd. Check in will be held on Friday from 5:30 - 7:00pm. Retreat concludes on Sunday at 11:00am. Men who have experienced any form of child loss are invited (including miscarriage, still birth, and the loss of an infant, child, adolescent, or adult child). Early Bird Registration - $125 by 8/15/19. Late Registration - $150 by 9/8/19. Sponsorships are available. Space is limited. Register now at redbird.love/dadsretreat.

ARISE – A GRIEVING MOM’S RETREAT

Friday, October 18th - Saturday, October 19th

Red Bird Ministries is offering an overnight weekend retreat at Our Lady of the Bayou Retreat House (1318 S Henry St, Abbeville, LA) for grieving mothers to experience hope, healing, and fellowship. ARISE will be held on Friday, October 18th - Saturday, October 19th. Check in will be held on Friday from 4:30 - 6:00pm. Retreat concludes on Saturday at 5 PM. Early Bird Registration - $125 by 9/15/19. Late Registration - $150 by 10/1/19. Sponsorships are available. Space is limited. Register now at redbird.love/retreats.

SUPPORT YOUR PARISH CATHOLIC

SCHOOL!

YOUTH RCIA Teacher/facilitator needed ASAP

Help us prepare our young parishioners ages 7–12 to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Please call or email Jody at the office for more information, 896-9408 or jody@sprcc.org.

TEURLINGS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, October 15th

All parents and students who are considering Teurlings Catholic High School for the 2020-2021 school year are invited to join us for TCHS OPEN HOUSE – Tuesday, October 15th. Two tours begin at 4:00pm & 5:30pm in the cafetorium. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Hanes in the Development Office at 235-5711 Ext. 2, or mhanes@tchs.net.

ST. LANDRY CATHOLIC CHURCH CEMETERY TOURS

October 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2019 “Founders of Our Past” is the theme of the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery Tours held in Opelousas, LA. The dates of the tours are October 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th with Saturday tours at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 & 8:00 PM and the Sunday tours at 2:00 & 3:00 PM. Travel back in time to a place where the

voices from our past will give you a reflection of times gone by. The one-hour tour of St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery gives one a perspective of how our past has shaped our present and reflects into the future generations of community. The St. Landry Catholic Church Parish and Opelousas Little Theatre are pleased to bring this reenactment for your enjoyment. Tours are $10 per person, will be limited to groups of 15 (walking shoes), conducted hourly, are not handicapped accessible and young children under 10 years of age not suitable (safety).

For more information – call 337-942-6552 or 308-3474.

Proceeds used for historical grave restoration.

Handicapped accessible tours are planned for Sunday, October 13th & 20th at 3:00pm.

http://stlandrycatholicchurch.com/

"We never give more honor to Jesus than when we honor His Mother, and we honor her simply and solely to honor Him all the more perfectly. We go to her only as a way leading to the goal

we seek - Jesus, her Son." ~St. Louis Marie de Montfort

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PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

In gratitude for our many gifts from God, parishioners and visitors made a joyful offertory to the Lord.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

OFFERING TOTAL $5,367.00 Building & Maintenance $189.00 St. Vincent de Paul $150.00 First Saturday Seminarian Support $125.02 On-Line Giving (9/2-9/8) $1,166.00

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Among the primary themes in today’s Gospel when we hear Jesus’ well-known parable of the Prodigal Son is forgiveness and the need to repent. But from a stewardship point of view what is also interesting is one of the secondary themes: the failure to use responsibly the gifts that have been so generously bestowed. The youngest son who demanded his inheritance and left home broke no laws or religious commandments. His wrongdoing was that he wasted his inherited wealth, the abundant gifts given to him. His sin was in his extravagant living; squandering his gifts in pursuit of selfish pleasures. Good stewards acknowledge that everything they have comes from God, and they are required to cultivate these gifts responsibly. What are our God-given gifts? Do we use them responsibly? Do we exercise good stewardship over them?

ROSARY FOR PEACE - A Rosary for peace for our country & our soldiers will be prayed every Thursday before 6:30am Mass.

IN MEMORIAM CHURCH SANCTUARY LIGHT

Tim Fontenot by Mamma & Pa

CHAPEL CANDLES

RIGHT ALTAR: Available

LEFT ALTAR: In memory of Cindy Manuel (a good neighbor)

SIDE ALTAR: Clifford Nepveaux Family

MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY - September 16

6:30AM - Enadine “Dean” Thibodeaux by Bonne Mort Society; Fathers Ledoux, Alphonse, & Istre; Fr. Joseph D. Bowen (DA)

TUESDAY - September 17 6:30AM - Healing & Special Graces for everyone in need; Wilfred & Elsie Richard; Landon Tate Reed by Bonne Mort Society

WEDNESDAY - September 18 6:30AM - Frank Connolly; Penny Lacombe, Ronnie Begnaud, & Beth Dupuis; Brent Joseph Mouton (DA 9/11); Brock David Messina, Lindsey Messina, & Matt Messina

THURSDAY - September 19 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; For the most forgotten souls in Purgatory who have no one left to pray for them; Mrs. Ira Breaux (DA); Penny Lacombe, Ronnie Begnaud, & Beth Dupuis; Helena Angelo (BD), Annabelle Angelo (BD), & Marilyn Angelo

FRIDAY - September 20 6:30AM - Kirk Boudreaux & Stacie Boudreaux & Boudreaux Family; For living & deceased members of Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Society; Cathy Angelo, Charles Angelo, & Gerald Smith; All the Holy Souls in Purgatory

SATURDAY - September 21 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & living & deceased members of Coussan Family; Allen “Al” Bourgeois, M/M Ray Breaux, & Special Intention; Larry Duhon; Lisa G. Grossie (BD & DA), M/M Elmo Guilbeau, & Adolph Guilbeau Family; Terry Young; Living & deceased members of Connolly, Melancon, & Fontenot Families; Mary Hebert & Living & deceased members of Smith & Hebert Families; Fred & Ola Guilbeau; Joseph Janise & Family, Dale Guidry, & Buddy Jenkins; Judy “JJ” Allen & Living & deceased members of Latiolais & Guilbeau Families; Edmond Melancon, Jr., & Dan Maher; Harry Darbonne; Curtis “Martin” Delahoussaye by Bonne Mort Society; Mary Kreig

SUNDAY - September 22 7:00AM - M/M Richard Truax & living & deceased members of Truax & McMillan Families; R. A. “Pete” Begnaud (DA); Douglas Johnnie & Frank Barker; Ola Guilbeau; Jeffery Meaux by Bonne Mort Society 10:00AM-Pro Populo 5:30PM - Ted Thomas Breaux; Roy Joseph Reed by Bonne Mort Society; M/M John Kidder, Ellerine, & Sisters

HOFFMAN PIPE ORGAN Please consider giving a donation to help fund the rebuilding and renovation of our beautiful organ! Contributions or a donor wishing to cover the cost of the pipe organ repair can be made by simply contacting Karen Broussard at the parish office or speaking directly to Fr. Ledoux about a donation.

NAMES OF THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES President Donald Trump - Commander in Chief

Michael Baudoin-Marines Christopher Blumrich-Nat’l Guard Cameron Brasseaux-Army Kylor J. Broussard-Army Kyle Comeaux-Marines MSGT Reginald J. Cormier-Air Force Steven Friloux-Navy Thomas Friloux-Nat’l Guard

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Isaac Mayard-Air Force Ryan Mitchell-Air Force Brennan Randel-Army Matthew Scott Richard-Nat’l Guard Cody Smith-Nat’l Guard Jacob Stelly-Air Force Caleb Trahan-Army Kohl Trahan-Army

CONSIDER ON-LINE GIVING On-line giving is quick and easy to set up! Simply go to our website at www.sprcc.org and click on the ONLINE GIVING tab at the top of the home page. On-line giving is safe, secure and makes remembering your parish donation one less thing on your to-do list.

ALTAR FLOWERS

LEFT MAIN ALTAR: In memory of EmmaLou, Willis, Felix & Charles Delano Families by Linda & Family

RIGHT MAIN ALTAR: In memory of M/M Sterling Mayard, M/M James Grimmett, Gwenn & Richard Bazar by The Family

BLESSED MOTHER: In memory of Odile D. & Jules S. Broussard by Danny Broussard Family

ST. JOSEPH: In memory of Pancratius “Pen” Burleigh & Helena Boudreaux Burleigh, Herbert R Bush, Pearl Webb Bush, Louise H Leger and Special Intention by Harold & Peggy Burliegh

ST. ANNE: In memory of M/M Regis Guidry, Henry, Hilda Mae, Emick & Cathy Guidry by The Family

SACRED HEART: In memory of M/M Alex Clavelle (Alex BD 9/9 DA 9-23) & Lajaunie - Clavelle Families by Mott & Lynn Olivier and Steve & Carol Clavelle

If you or your family would like to donate flowers for our church in memory of your loved ones contact Judy Blanchard at 344-4612. We give thanks for those who have donated flowers for the altars over the years to make our church such a special place to Worship!

PATRIOTIC ROSARY EVERY MONDAY AT 5:30PM

You are invited to join with fellow parishioners in praying the Patriotic Rosary for peace and the conversion of our country. This beautiful rosary, which dedicates each Hail Mary to a specific state in the union, is prayed every Monday evening at 5:30pm in the church. For more info. call Ronald Fontenot at 277-8251.

LEAGUE OF THE SACRED HEART

The candle at the Sacred Heart is burning for the

Intentions of the Breaux-Bearb Family.