April 17, 2016 - Fourth Sunday of Easter

Rev. M. Keith LaBove, Pastor Parish Website: www.stpat.org

stpat.org@gmail.com

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am – 12 noon

Celebration of the Eucharist

Saturday: 4:00 pm – Sunday: 8:30 & 10:00 am Monday through Friday: 7:30 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:00 – 3:30 pm and Weekdays: 7:15 am

Baptisms

Seminars are held every other month - register

by calling the office. At-tendance is suggested

during pregnancy.

Anointing of the Sick The Church recom-

mends this sacrament for those who are grave-

ly ill or in danger of death. Call the priest to

arrange a visit.

Weddings

Arrangements must be made at least six

months in advance to allow time for prepara-

tion and planning.

406 East Pinhook Road Lafayette, LA 70501-8727

Phone: (337) 237-0988

Welcome to St. Patrick Church

Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 17, 2016

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday, April 16--Vigil of the Fourth Sun-day of Easter 4:00 PM: Cecil & Eva Mae Hebert; Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Rolfes; Jules, Isola & Bart LeJeune; Wallace & Romaine Venable; Mike Guilbeau; Bud & Euna Arceneaux; Phil Simon; Ewing Latimer, Jr.; Lucille Fontenot; Elise Dalferes; Leo Cormier Sunday, April 17--Fourth Sunday of Easter 8:30 AM: Robert Chastant & Evelyn; Eddie Upton; Dr. Almore (Doc) Bordelon; Nick & Earl Chiasson; Carmen Lozada 10:00 AM: Parishioners of St. Patrick’s Monday, April 18--Easter Weekday 7:30 AM: James Guidry Tuesday, April 19--Easter Weekday 7:30 AM: Leo Cormier

Wednesday, April 20--Easter Weekday 7:30 AM: Dr. Tommy Comeaux & Dorinne; Col. Clark Comeaux & Catherine (living); Col. Kimberly Fedele (living) Thursday, April 21--St. Anselm, Bishop and Doc-tor of the Church 7:30 AM: James Guidry Friday, April 22--Easter Weekday 7:30 AM: Dr. Charles Stewart Altar Plants In Loving Memory of: Daniel Sonnier Family Len & Yvonne Courcier “I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth.” — Acts 13:47b

Non-Liturgical Devotions Daily Rosary: Monday - Thursday 6:55 a.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena: Tuesday 7:15 a.m. Rosary for Priests: Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Thursday 7:15 a.m. Pro-Life Rosary: 1st Friday of the month 7 a.m. Shamrocks—Friday, April 22: No cleaning. Census Update Remember that if you are a member of the par-ish, and did not receive a letter from us a few weeks ago, you're not on our membership list! Pick up a census card on the table near the main entrance under the stairwell, and get it back to us. Or use the form under "About Us" on our website: stpat.org. And thank you.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month The month of April is recognized nationwide as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Prevention accord-ing to Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (www.pcal.org), refers to activities that stop and ac-tion or behavior, or the promotion of a positive action or behavior. Research has found that successful child abuse prevention must address both. These goals are at the heart of the Diocese of Lafayette’s program “A Safe Environment for the Protection of Children and Young People.” You, your family, church and school communities can order “Pinwheels for Prevention” at www.pcal.org. To report Child Abuse, please call: 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437). If suspected abuse is related to a diocesan/church/school program, please call the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordina-tor Sister Kathleen Farrelly, O. Carm, LSCW, SSWS at 337-398-2987, as well as the vicar general at 337-261-5613or/735-9451.

“Theology of the Body” at St. Patrick Church Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17 and 24— 6:30—7:45 pm; Par-ish Hall. What is “Theology of the Body”? It consists of 4, 60 minute videos narrated by Christopher West and mod-erated by Adelle Guillot, MA Theology. It is an Evangeliza-tion Tool and the Theological foundation of the culture of life with the family at its center. Along with the videos, the participants will use the accompanying workbook (funded by the Desormeaux Foundation) to better synthesize the teachings “Theology of the Body” Catechists who attend all four workshops in proper sequence will receive credits or hours. Partial credits or hours are not available. Must be 18 years of age or older. For questions or information please call 289-9366 or 335-4652 Registration forms may be found at www.cajuncatechist.com or www.theologyofthebody.com Registrations must be re-ceived by April 29, 2016. Theology of the Body will be presented at other locations as well. Note: this is not only for Catechists but anyone 18 years of age or older, wishing to attend. There is NO charge. Food for the Journey The Central Region of the Diocese of Lafayette presents “Food for the Journey”, a monthly lunchtime speaker series designed to help Catholics live out our faith in our daily lives. Our speaker for May is Rev. Michael Russo, Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Lafayette. “Food for the Journey” will be held on Tuesday, May 3, at Wynd-ham Garden Lafayette (formerly “Hotel Acadiana”), 1801 W. Pinhook Road, beginning at 12:00 noon. An optional lunch buffet is available for purchase beginning at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to come “eat and be fed”- please bring a friend! Pre-registration is not required. For more information, please call Mary Bergeron (654-8682). Food for the Journey Seminary Burse In celebration of the 10-year Anniversary of “Food for the Journey” and with great gratitude, the Central Region of the Diocese of Lafayette has created a “Food for the Journey Seminary Burse” through the Office of Vocations and Sem-inarians. Donations for seminary burses are placed in a trust fund, with interest used to pay for the education of men preparing for the priesthood. To contribute, please make check payable to “Diocese of Lafayette” (with nota-tion “Food for the Journey Seminary Burse”) and mail to Office of Vocations, Diocese of Lafayette, 1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501. For more information, please call Mary Bergeron (654-8682). Sunday, April 17th is “World Day of Prayer for Vocations”

Holy Hour for Vocations Please join us for our monthly “Holy Hour for Voca-tions and for the Spiritual Renewal of All Priests” on Monday, May 2, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 406 E. Pinhook Road. Recitation of the Rosary begins at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in these prayers for vocations and perseverance of vo-cations to the priesthood and religious life, sponsored by the Serra Club of Lafayette. Mark Your Calendar—St. Mary Church Bus Trip St. Mary Bus Trip 5 days/4 nights, June 6-10, 2016. Visit Eureka Springs, Bentonville & Branson. Attend “The Great Passion Play” & “The Story of Moses”. For more information call JoAnn LeJune at St. Mary Church (981-3379) or Barbara Thibodeaux, Group Di-rector (235-3240). Dancing with the Rebel Stars Teurlings Catholic High School presents the second annual Dancing With the Rebel Stars, Saturday, April 30th. At the Cajundome Convention Center . This year’s cast competes for the coveted mirror-ball tro-phy! Reserve your table or vote for your favorite star at www.tchs.net Upcoming Retreats—Jesuit Spirituality Center “Open My Heart-A Mind, Body, Spirit Retreat” for Young Women, ages 21-45; Yvonne Hymel, Jane L. Hebert, Karen Franck—Friday, June 3-Sunday, June 5. Fee: $160. “A Day of Renewal for Women: A Spiritu-ality of Creativity”, Andrea Vidrine—Saturday, July 16, 9:00 am—4:00 pm. Fee $50 (lunch included). For an application form to register and/or for all retreat information, visit website, jesuitspiritualitycenter.org, or call 337/662-5251 Rice Bowl Gratitude During this year, our annual participation in Operation Rice Bowl takes on a special meaning. Through your self-sacrifice and generosity, you are practicing the Corporal Works of Mercy, feeding the hungry, cloth-ing the naked, etc. This year, your donations totaled $1,036.04, a portion of which will remain here in our diocese. The majority will go to advance the work of Catholic Relief Services around the world. So thank you. STEWARDSHIP OF THE PAST WEEK Our Response to God’s Generosity to Us Offertory………………………$ 4,215.06 Rice Bowls…………………….$ 1,036.04 Thank You!

The second collection today is for Catholic Home Mis-sions.

Date

Saturday, April 23 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 24 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, April 24 10:00 a.m.

Lectors Marguerite Montagnet Larry Lewis Harry DeMette

Eucharistic Ministers

Candis Thompson Merrick Stelly George Eaton

Ted Hampton Kay Hampton Geneva Phillips

Jerry Boudreaux Dee Boudreaux Phyllis Roy

Altar Servers Rosalind Allen Fred Vallot Brenda DeMette

Ushers Kevin & Daylan Phillips Donald & Scottie Vallot Robin Roy Lionel Jeanmard

Liturgical Roles for April

Readings for the Week

Monday Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18

Tuesday Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30

Wednesday Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50

Thursday Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20

Friday Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6

Saturday Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14

Sunday Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

From the Pastor’s Desk

I have only begun to explore the riches of Pope Francis recent exhortation on “The Joy of Love”, which is a response to the two sessions of the Synod of Bishops held in 2014 and 2015. This 260 page document explores many aspects of marriage and family, including the recognition of challenges and shortcomings. But I want to share at least a few quotes, as I often do. More can be found on our parish web site, stpat.org.

“31. The welfare of the family is decisive for the future of the world and that of the Church. Countless studies have been made of marriage and the family, their current problems and challenges. We do well to focus on concrete realities, since “the call and the demands of the Spirit resound in the events of history”, and through these “the Church can also be guided to a more profound understanding of the inexhaustible mystery of marriage and the fami-ly”.

“33. On the other hand, “equal consideration needs to be given to the growing danger represented by an ex-treme individualism which weakens family bonds and ends up considering each member of the family as an isolated unit, leading in some cases to the idea that one’s personality is shaped by his or her desires, which are considered absolute”. “The tensions created by an overly individualistic culture, caught up with possessions and pleasures, leads to intolerance and hostility in families”. Here I would also include today’s fast pace of life, stress and the organization of society and labor, since all these are cultural factors which militate against permanent decisions. We also encoun-ter widespread hostility in families”.

“54. In this brief overview, I would like to stress the fact that, even though significant advances have been made in the recognition of women’s rights and their participation in public life, in some countries much remains to be done to promote these rights. Unacceptable customs still need to be eliminated. I think particularly of the shame-ful ill-treatment to which women are sometimes subjected, domestic violence and various forms of enslavement which, rather than a show of masculine power, are craven acts of cowardice. The verbal, physical, and sexual vio-lence that women endure in some marriages contradicts the very nature of the conjugal union.

“123. After the love that unites us to God, conjugal love is the “greatest form of friendship”. It is a union pos-sessing all the traits of a good friendship: concern for the good of the other, reciprocity, intimacy, warmth, stability and the resemblance born of a shared life. Marriage joins to all this an indissoluble exclusivity expressed in the stable commitment to share and shape together the whole of life.“