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P.O. Box 40/102 N. Church Street, Carencro, Louisiana, 70520 . Phone: 337-896-9408 . Fax: 337-896-9414 . Email:[email protected] . www.sprcc.org
Fr. Mark P. Ledoux Pastor
Carencro Catholic School
THIRD SUNDAY – JOY “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!”
~ Philippians 4:4
. 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. For the Sacrament
of Confession schedule see next page under “Mark
Your Calendar”. 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.
Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator Patricia Blumrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408
Coordinator of Religious Education & Youth Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408
Cemetery Manager Cindy Courville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408
Parish Bookkeeper Susan Ducharme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Director of Music Ministry
Dr. Rendell James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 or [email protected] Carencro Catholic School Principal
Devin Soeseno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8973 Perpetual Adoration Coordinators
Gloria Matte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658-3759 Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-1334
Welcome Committee Chairperson Nancy Stelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288-2472 Neocatechumenal Way John McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-4267 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
Jill Fontenot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-6271 St. Anne Society Madeline S. Braquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8703 Bonne Mort Society
Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780 Knights of Columbus
(3rd Degree) Mark Prejean, Grand Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-4215 (4th Degree) Duane Prejean, Faithful Navigator . . . . . [email protected]
Altar Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 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 (Commission) Jason Guidry, Chairperson, (Worship) Margaret Vidrine (Social Justice) Randal Caffery (Evangelization/Faith Formation) Nancy Stelly, Vice-Chairperson, (Welcome Committee) Tommy Fontenot (Youth) Connie Roy, Secretary (150 Year Anniversary Committee) Theresa Prejean Jessica Guilbeau Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair Burt Arceneaux & Debbie LaFleur, Parish Trustees
OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Tuesday - Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm Wednesday - Friday: 8am-12noon
VOLUME 1329 NUMBER 1330
THIS WEEKEND: THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
“Bless the Baby Jesus” Advent Celebration at 9:00AM Mass
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MONDAY – DECEMBER 13
St. Lucy, Virgin, Martyr
6:30AM – Mass 7:00AM – Patriotic Rosary
TUESDAY – DECEMBER 14 St. John of the Cross, Priest, Doctor of the Church
6:30AM – Mass WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 15
6:30AM – Mass 6:30PM-8:00PM – “The Light Is On For You” Confessions
THURSDAY – DECEMBER 16 6:30AM – Mass 7:00AM – Confessions [Church]
FRIDAY – DECEMBER 17 CHRISTMAS NOVENA BEGINS
6:30AM – Mass 8:00AM – Decorating Church & Grounds
SATURDAY – DECEMBER 18 8:00AM – Decorating Church & Grounds 4:00PM – Mass 5:00PM – Confessions [Church]
SUNDAY – DECEMBER 19 7:00AM, 9:00AM – Mass 8:00AM-8:45AM – Confessions [Church]
SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - GUADETE SUNDAY
DECEMBER 12, 2021
THE HOLY SEASON OF ADVENT
BLESS THE BABY JESUS
On this Gaudete Sunday, December 12th, (the Third Sunday of Advent) St. Peters will be hosting a “Bless the Baby Jesus” Advent celebration at the 9:00am Mass. All children are invited to bring Baby Jesus from the family Nativity Scene to Mass for a special blessing from Fr. Ledoux.
After Mass, on the church portico, there will be tables set up for the children to have Baby Jesus wrapped in a beautiful gift bag. To-go treats will be provided for the children while the packages are wrapped. When they get home, the children place the Gift under the Christmas tree until Christmas morning. On Christmas morning, before opening presents from Santa and before checking stockings, Jesus is unwrapped as the first and Greatest Gift of Christmas! Please make every effort to participate in this beautiful celebration. It is a great way to prepare for Jesus’ coming and also to teach your children the true meaning of Christmas.
HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR DECEMBER Catechists
Let us pray for the catechists, summoned to announce the Word of God: may they be its witnesses, with courage and creativity and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
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THE "O ANTIPHONS" OF ADVENT
The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17th – 23rd. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.
DECEMBER 17 O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge!
DECEMBER 18 O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with Your mighty power!
DECEMBER 19 O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all His people: come to save us without delay!
DECEMBER 20 O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness!
DECEMBER 21 O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.
DECEMBER 22 O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom You formed from the dust!
DECEMBER 23 O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God! ~from Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers
LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH IN YOUR HOME
THIRD SUNDAY & WEEK OF ADVENT
We beseech thee to listen to our prayers, O loving God and Father, and by the Grace of the coming of thy only Begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, enlighten our darkened minds, for He lives and reigns with Thee in the Unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, Forever and ever. Amen. (The family lights the 1st & 2nd [purple] and the 3rd candle – pink.)
PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Feast Day: December 12
O Virgin of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas, grant to our homes the grace of loving and respecting life in its beginnings, with the same love with which you conceived in your womb the life of the Son of God. Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Fair Love, protect our families so that they may always be united and bless the upbringing of our children. Our hope, look upon us with pity, teach is to go continually to Jesus, and if we fall help us to rise again and return to Him through the confession of our faults and our sins in the Sacrament of penance, which gives peace to the soul. We beg you to grant us a great love of all the holy Sacraments, which are, as it were, the signs that your Son left us on earth. Thus, Most Holy Mother, with the peace of God in our consciences, with our hearts free from evil and hatred, we will be able to bring to all others true joy and peace, which come to us from your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
~ St. John Paul II
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THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU: December 15
LAST OPPORTUNITY On all Wednesdays of Advent from 6:30pm - 8:00pm,
St. Peter Parish and all the parishes of the Diocese of Lafayette will be open for individual confession. Please make plans to come on Advent Wednesdays and spread the word of this special outreach of mercy to those you know. A FREE Examination of Conscience booklet is available for your use in preparing for the Sacrament of Confession on the tables at the entrances of the church as well as outside of the confessionals.
“JESUS THE COMING ONE” ADVENT BOOKLET
Available on the Table
in the Center Isle of the Church
Once again the Advent season is upon us, inviting us to spend extra time preparing for our celebration of Christ's coming. In “Jesus the Coming One”, a booklet of insightful reflections, we not only remember Jesus' coming as a babe in Bethlehem & anticipate His future
coming in glory, but we concentrate on His coming to us in Word & Sacrament, in prayer & silence, in our hearts & in His Body, the Church, & in our world. We request a $1.00 donation per book to help cover the cost of the books. All donations may be placed in the
box provided on the booklet table.
PICK UP YOUR COPY TODAY!
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Donating a poinsettia for the sanctuary in memory of a loved one for Christmas is as simple as making a donation of $25.00. Donation envelopes for Christmas flowers are included in your offering envelopes.
Please note on the offering envelopes the name of the loved one in whose memory the flowers are being donated. Let’s fill up the sanctuary with beautiful Christmas flowers this Holiday Season as we celebrate the birth of Christ.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP DECORATE
THE CHURCH AND GROUNDS FOR CHRISTMAS
If you can help with any of these projects, please call the office or sign-up on the sheets provided on the tables at the doors of the church.
Volunteers will be needed for the dates and times below:
Friday, Dec. 17th
starting at 8:00 am
(If we don’t finish on the 17th
, we will
work on Sat., Dec 18th
starting at 8:00 am.)
Putting outdoor crèche together and lighting
Lighting for Gazebo and greenery
Lighting for trees in front of Office
Lighting for large oak in parking lot
Thursday, Dec. 23rd
starting at 8:00 am
Putting wreaths on light poles (Church St. & grounds)
Lighting for front of Church & Portico columns
Bringing Christmas trees into Church and putting lights
Hang teardrops, wreaths, and banners
Prepare indoor crèche
Putting decorations in front of Chapel
Lighting and ribbons for columns on office porch
Friday, Dec. 24th
starting at 7:00 am
Bringing Christmas flowers into Church
Putting carpet in front of the Altar
CHRISTMAS NOVENA PRAYER
Begins THURSDAY, December 17th
From Bethlehem comes the light that illumines the world. Let us pray to Him in union with Mary, who, like the moon, reflects all His light and love to us: COME, LORD JESUS!
LIGHT OF THE WORLD, enclosed in the darkness of Mary’s womb, shine through the ministers of Your Church, that those who sit in the darkness of sin and unbelief may be drawn to You.
SUN OF JUSTICE, shrouded in humble humanity, enlighten all who serve in government, that they will labor for a humane, just and peaceful world.
IMMENSITY OF LIGHT, diminished to the littleness of a tiny babe, protect the unborn, and bless all families and their children.
SPLENDOR OF THE FATHER’S GLORY, who condescended to be hidden under the swaddling bands of infancy, enfold in the tenderness of Your mercy all who struggle or suffer in any way.
DAYSTAR, whose brightness never fades, lead many young persons to follow You in the priesthood and consecrated life.
RADIANCE OF GOD’S POWER, veiled in the weakness of human flesh, lighten our lives with Your shining by answering the prayers we place before You (mention your intentions). Amen.
Mass SCHEDULEs FOR
CHRISTMAS,
AND NEW YEARS
(The Solemnity of Mary,
The Holy Mother of G0d)
CHRISTMAS, [A Holy Day of Obligation] FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2021 – CHRISTMAS EVE VIGIL MASS
- 4:00PM CHRISTMAS VIGIL ANTICIPATED MASS AT ST. PETER CHURCH - 4:00PM ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS VIGIL ANTICIPATED MASS CELEBRATED AT CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL GYM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2021 – CHRISTMAS DAY - MIDNIGHT MASS AT ST. PETER CHURCH - 7:00AM, 9:00AM MASS NO SATURDAY EVENING VIGIL MASS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2021 – FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY - 7:00AM, 9:00AM MASS
PLEASE NOTE: You must attend TWO Masses Christmas weekend; one for your Christmas obligation (Friday 4pm or Saturday 12am, 7am or 9am) and one for your Sunday obligation (Sunday 7am or 9am).
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The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
[NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year] FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021
- 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS - SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2022
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD - 7:00AM MASS
O Lord, we beseech Thee, visit our minds and cleanse our thoughts; that at the coming of
Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, He may find in us a place prepared for Him.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sacrament of Reconciliation Many people have questions about the Sacrament of Penance. Over the next few weekends this resource will try to respond to the most common of them. You may have questions that are not addressed adequately here or at all. Please do not hesitate to bring those questions to Fr. Ledoux or any parish priest.
17) If I forget to confess a mortal sin, is my confession still valid and my sins forgiven? Yes. If one through bad memory or nervousness forgets to confess a mortal sin, the person’s confession is valid and all his or her sins will be forgiven. The person should, however, mention that forgotten sin in the next confession to receive advice and a proper penance. If this is a routine occurrence, it is probably an indication that one is either confessing too infrequently or not fully aware of the true horror that is a mortal sin, because one should not forget mortal sins easily. If, on the other hand, a penitent deliberately refuses to mention a mortal sin in confession, none of the person’s sins will be forgiven; the person will remain in the dangerous state of mortal sin, and will be guilty of the additional sin of sacrilege.
18) How often do I need to confess? The Church recommends that Catholics receive the Sacrament of Penance frequently. Strictly speaking, after they’ve reached the age of reason, Catholics are obliged to confess their serious sins at least once a year (CIC 989), but the minimum should not be made a maximum. Catholics should come to confession as soon as possible after they’ve committed a mortal sin. If they’re seeking to grow in holiness, the regular practice of confession at least once a month is commended.
19) What are the effects of the sacrament? The Sacrament of Penance is a spiritual resurrection bringing us to life again after we were dead through mortal sin (Lk 15:24). It reconciles us with God in loving friendship and restores us to his grace. It is normally followed by peace, joy, serenity and spiritual consolation. The sacrament also reconciles us with the Church, repairing or restoring the damage our sins have done to our communion with others. The sinner also auspiciously anticipates the judgment that will come at the end of his life, choosing the path of life over the path of death (CCC 1468-1470).
20) Can a priest reveal what he has heard to others? No. A priest can never reveal the sins a person have confessed. This is known as the “Seal of confession,” which admits of no exceptions (CCC 1467). If a priest were to violate the seal of confession he would be automatically excommunicated (CIC 1388). Over the centuries several priests have died and many have been imprisoned because they refused, even under threat of torture and execution, to break the inviolable seal of confession. This is one of the most beautiful aspects of the sacrament and of the priesthood: the priest who hears our confession, in order to protect the secrets we have whispered to God through him, will allow himself to be imprisoned, tortured or even killed. That’s how seriously he and the Church take the seal and the sacrament.
21) What is the priest’s role in the sacrament of confession? “When he celebrates the sacrament of Penance, the priest is fulfilling the ministry of the Good Shepherd who seeks the lost sheep, of the Good Samaritan who binds up wounds, of the Father who awaits the prodigal son and welcomes him on his return, and of the just and impartial judge whose judgment is both just and merciful. The priest is the sign and the instrument of God's merciful love for the sinner.” The priest is called, practically, to lead “the penitent with patience toward healing and full maturity. He must pray and do penance for his penitent, entrusting him to the Lord's mercy” (CCC 1465-66).
22) What if I feel nervous about going to the sacrament? Remember, first, that in the sacrament you are fundamentally talking to God through the priest. God loves you, wishes to forgive you, and desires to embrace you with the joy with which the prodigal son was embraced in Jesus’ parable (Lk 15:11-32). Moreover, know that you will not say anything that the priest has not heard before. Do not be afraid. If you are nervous, please just tell the priest that you’re nervous and he will help you.
23) What if I haven’t been to the sacrament for many years? How do I prepare? What do I say? First, don’t be afraid. Jesus said, “Heaven rejoices more for one repentant sinner than for 99 righteous persons who never needed to repent.” The priest will probably be so happy you’ve returned to confession after many years that you will make all the hours he spends in the confessional seem light. Second, try to prepare with the help of a good examination of conscience sheet, but the priest will know that you cannot remember your sins with the precision of someone who came the previous week. Third, get the largest sins off of your shoulders first. Fourth, don’t be afraid to ask the priest for help; most confessors are experts in leading someone in your circumstances through an examination of the “big stuff” in the confessional. Finally, don’t wait. Come back to be reconciled to your loving Father, set off the celebration in heaven, and share your Father’s joy!
24) I’m reluctant to go to confession because I don’t know the Act of Contrition by heart. Confession is not meant to be a memory test. It is good when Catholics have memorized one of the many beautiful acts of contrition, which sum up all of the sentiments and resolutions a Catholic should have in coming to confession. But if you do not know an Act of Contrition by memory, you can always express your sorrow and firm purpose of amendment in your own words, ask the priest to help you, or pray, “Jesus, Son of God,
have mercy on me, a sinner who loves you!”
PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY
For the week of December 13th – December 19th: December 13 Nicholas “Nico” Broussard December 14 Haden Coleman December 15 Tré Fontenot December 16 Bro. John Paul, CJC (William Frugé) December 17 David Furka December 18 Zachary Fuselier December 19 Bro. Francis Xavier, CJC (Jace Gyles) O Lord Jesus Christ, great High Priest, I pray that You call many worthy souls to Your holy priesthood. 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.
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 for more information.
PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED
Sunday: 1am (URGENT), 5am, 6am, 8am, 1pm, 2pm
Monday: 2am (URGENT), 8am, 6pm
Wednesday: 12noon
Friday: 2am (URGENT), 7pm
Saturday: 6am, 7am, 9am, 10am, 5pm, 7pm
Urgent hours have NO adorer and are being filled in by volunteers.
ADORATION CHAPEL COVID-19 UPDATE (10/27/2021) Face Masks Optional Max 8 persons/Social distancing Admittance into Chapel requires access code to enter 24/7.
Under no circumstance is the lock code to be given out. Anyone is welcome to have access but first needs to acquire the
code from the coordinator, Gloria Matte at 658-3759.
PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY
For the week of December 13th – December 19th:
December 13 Rev. Brett Taira, LC
December 14 Rev. Brian Taylor
December 15 Rev. Arockiadass Thanaraj, HGN
December 16 Rev. Charles Thibodeaux, SJ
December 17 Rev. Jude Thierry
December 18 Rev. Bernardo Torres, LC
December 19 Rev. C. Nicholas Trahan
Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing
to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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DIVINE MERCY MESSAGE “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”
St. Faustina: “O merciful Jesus, stretched on the cross, be mindful of the hour of our death. O most merciful Heart of Jesus, opened with a lance, shelter me at the last moment of my life. O Blood
and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of unfathomable mercy for me at the hour of my death, O dying Jesus, Hostage of mercy, avert the Divine wrath at the hour of my death.” (Diary 813)
ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH FAITH FORMATION
FIRST - EIGHTH GRADE
& FIRST COMMUNION
• Classes will start mid/late January. • Lessons will be completed online • All Faith Formation students will attend monthly Family Faith Formation Night in the CCS gym
REGISTRATION INFORMATION • Deadline: Thursday, January 6, 2022 • Registration forms are located on St. Peter Catholic Church website: www.sprcc.org
IMPORTANT DATES Family Faith Formation Nights- TBD First Communion Retreat - April 30, 2022 First Reconciliation - June 16, 2022 First Communion - June 19, 2022
QUESTIONS? CONTACT MRS. ASHLEY GUIDRY AT [email protected]
PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES
President Joe Biden - Commander in Chief
Michael Baudoin-Marines Cameron Brasseaux-Army Kylor J. Broussard-Army John-Paul Comeaux-Marines Reginald J. Cormier-Air Force Kade Domingue-Army Steven Friloux-Navy Thomas Friloux-Nat’l Guard Jasmine Nicole Martin-Navy Isaac Mayard-Air Force
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.
Ryan Mitchell-Air Force Gavin Miller-Navy Brennan Randel-Army Matthew Scott Richard-Nat’l Guard Xavier D. Sinegal-Army Cody Smith-Nat’l Guard Jacob Stelly-Air Force Lauren Stelly-Army Caleb Trahan-Army Kohl Trahan-Army
PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Do not neglect to DO GOOD and to SHARE what you have: God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind. -Hebrews 13:16
December 5, 2021 Offerings $4,818.75 Building & Maintenance $299.00 St. Vincent de Paul $100.00 First Saturday Seminarian Support $48.00 On Line Giving (11/17-11/21) $1,396.00 On Line Giving (11/22-11/28) $621.00 On Line Giving (11/29-12/7) $1,556.00
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
In today’s Gospel we hear the prophet John the Baptist being asked an insightful stewardship question: “What should we do?” Each group wants to know the appropriate response to John’s call; each reply points to how they should treat others. John does not simply say, “Be baptized.” Rather, he points them to their jobs and personal relationships. John’s message is simple: judgment is near, and repentance includes treating others well. We should be willing to share what we have with those in need. To listen to John the Baptist is to be called to account. Do I give only of my excess, or am I the good steward who is willing to make daily sacrifices in order to help others?
GIVING OPTIONS
THANK YOU for continuing to support St. Peter Catholic Church
through your charitable contributions. Your sacrifice and support is what allows us to continue our mission of meeting the spiritual needs of all our parishioners and pay our parish bills.
CHURCH COLLECTION BASKET
Simply place your parish tithing in the church collection basket when it is passed during the Offertory of the Mass.
MAIL-IN
Your parish tithing can be mailed to the parish office at: PO Box 40 Carencro, LA 70520
ON-LINE GIVING
On-line giving is quick, easy, safe & secure! Simply go to www.sprcc.org & click on the ONLINE GIVING tab at the top of the home page.
PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS
A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. ~ Rev 12:1
REFLECTION: Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the unborn. Her image shows her as pregnant, carrying God Himself. That image converted millions of Aztecs. Today, this image is taken to abortion clinics, where human sacrifice is practiced, and turns the despair of those mothers and fathers into the hope that brings new life.
PRAYER: Jesus, through Our Lady of Guadalupe may we spread Your hope everywhere.
RESUMES STILL BEING ACCEPTED!
Faith Formation / Youth Assistant - PART-TIME
Fr. Ledoux of St. Peter Catholic Church, Carencro, is seeking interested persons for a part-time position for Parish Faith Formation Coordinator and Youth Assistant. Persons must be practicing
Roman Catholics. Your resume’ can be mailed in or dropped off at the Parish Office in a sealed envelope, addressed to the attention of Fr. Ledoux. (102A N. Church St. / P.O. Box 40, Carencro 70520)
IN MEMORIAM CHURCH SANCTUARY LIGHT
Living & Deceased members of Bourgeois, Rivette, Breaux Families
CHAPEL CANDLES
LEFT OF TABERNACLE: Available
RIGHT OF TABERNACLE: Available
SANCTUARY LIGHT STAND: Living & Deceased de Boisblanc Family
MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY - December 13
6:30AM – Lucy D. Conques; M/M Lee Roy Patrick & Lou Castille
TUESDAY - December 14 6:30AM – Healing & Special Graces for Everyone in Need; Marie Nina
Melancon (DA)
WEDNESDAY - December 15 6:30AM – John Leo Arnaud, Jr.; Bill Guidry
THURSDAY - December 16 6:30AM – All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; Good Health & Successful Work
FRIDAY - December 17 6:30AM – For living & deceased members of Bonne Mort Society; Bryan St. Romain
SATURDAY - December 18 4:00PM – Ted Thomas Breaux; Riolan Coussan & Coussan Family; M/M Richard Truax & Family; Living & deceased members of M/M Allen ‘Al’ & Nina Bourgeois Family; Living & deceased members of Melancon Family; Living & deceased members of Fontenot Family; Living & deceased members of Connolly Family; Iray Young; Paul Landry; David Mouton Family; Velma Faul; Glenn Lavergne (BD); Verna Credeur (BD); M/M Pierre & Beulah Stelly; Odette Coussan (DA); Percy Ortego; Edmond Melancon, Jr.; Mildred Mamer (DA); Joyce Elder; Lane Bordelon; Robert Bordelon (BD 12/12)
SUNDAY - December 19 7:00AM – For the most forgotten Souls in Purgatory; M/M Jan & Luke Coussan & Coussan Family; M/M Frank Barker; Paul Kennerson; M/M Jeanette Rosemary & John Melvin Dugas; M/M J. Albert & JoAnn Dugas
9:00AM - Parishioners
$2,500,000.00 Original pledge goal
$3,533,014.00 Actual cost of campaign repairs/renovations
$ 532,862.99 Loan Balance with the Diocese as of 11/30/21
$ 10,114.75 Pledged & Non-pledged collected in October 2021
$ 179,333.00 Outstanding pledges to be collected as of 11/30/21
Thank you for your continued commitment
to glorify Our Lord through sacrificial giving.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR GENEROUS PATRONS WHO BRING YOU THIS BULLETIN
Remember
St. Peter Roman Catholic Church by planning your eternal gifts through a will, estate
plan, IRA, retirement fund, insurance policy or a
charitable trust.
Call the parish office for more Information
In appreciation for our sponsors,
please support our local businesses.
Nepveaux & Matt
Family
Frederick N. Meyer, MD
Iray Young
Allen (Al) Ray
Bourgeois
Ted Breaux
Willis “Bug” Guidry
Barbara J. Brown
Paul Allen Landry
Jonah Johnson, DPT
Dr. Phillip Stelly Dr. Jeffrey Maestri Dr. Jacob Derrickson
General Dentistry
(337) 896-3267 258 Arceneaux Rd. Monday- Thursday: 8:00-5:00 Carencro, La 70520 Friday: 7:30- 12:00
