Pastor Rev. Harold J. TRAHAN Phone 337-981-3379 Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00-4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Masses Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 7:00 AM Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 AM, & 5:00 PM Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00-4:00 PM Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 6:45 AM

Baptism Expectant parents should register for Baptism Class four to six months before the child’s birth. Baptismal classes are held once every month. The pastor celebrates baptisms once per month on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Marriages

and those interested in becoming parishioners. The pastor should be contacted 9-12 months before the wedding date. Funerals The pastor should be contacted immediately after the death of a loved one. Funeral plans should be discussed with the pastor prior to making final arrangements at the funeral home.

St. Mary Mother of the Church

419 Doucet Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 www.stmarych.com

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 10, 2016

Coming Events July 16 Men’s Formation Session

July 17 School Supply Drive

July 30 Baptismal Seminar

THIS WEEK Morning Prayers Monday thru Friday 6:30 – 6:45 AM

SUN July 10 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM 2nd Coll. Catholic Communication Campaign TUE July 12 NO Bells 7:00 PM Life Teen (School) WED July 13 7:00 PM Prayer Group (School) SAT July 16 7:00 AM Men’s Formation (Ministry Room) 3:00 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Mass SUN July 17 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM School Supply Drive (Vestibule)

MASS INTENTIONS Mon July 11 7:00 Sick and Homebound of the Parish Tue July 12 7:00 Communion Service Wed July 13 7:00 Arthur J. Mire Family;

Del & Emery Guidry; Claylee Latour

Thu July 14 7:00 Emile Pelafigue Fri July 15 7:00 Anna Judice; Al Horaist Sat July 16 4:30 Jackie Bouligny (living); John Meche;

Arthur LeBreton Sr.; Larry Guidry; Al Horaist; Scotty Hargroder;

Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Baudoin; John & Geneva Manuel; Ruth Quebedeaux

Sun July 17 7:30 Dr. Dean Keeley 9:30 Jude “Jac” Cloutier; Iris LeBlanc;

Lynn Lemoine; Anna Judice; Ruby & Pershing Cashen; Scott Falcon

11:00 Micky Babin; Faye Marie Gesser; Diana Gesser; June G. Concienne; Noel Douglas; Irby & Inez Gaudin; M/M Herman Gesser Sr.; Emile & Lessie Concienne; Julie Block

5:00 Claire Tubre; St. Mary Parishioners

SICK IN THE PARISH

Loraine Namias; Sis Prejean; Brian Murphy; Richard Ellis; Matthew Hebert; Thad Doucet; Chloe Manuel; Tom Martin; Alice Carlin; Fr. Joseph Brennan; Rose Guidry; Francene Newman; Vance Carlin; David Mouton; Linda Finley; Jerry Sibille; Billie Hebert; Leota Castille; Jackie Bouligny; Ely Houston; Robert Adamson; Lil Holleman; Bob & Lucretia Manuel; Alex Fitch.

DIED IN CHRIST Dr. Jeremy Millett, father of Roxie Fontenot and former husband of Margot Millett Dr. Edwin Day, husband of Stephanie Day Edward Villarreal, father of Melissa Kenney Rita Angers, mother of Carolyn Hebert

JUNE FINANCIAL REPORT

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sunday Weekly Offertory $52,441.00 Average Weekly Offertory 13,110.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COLLECTION

June 7,183.00

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: PETER’S PENCE 1,640.00

TOTALS: JUNE 2016 Total Parish Income $59,624.00

JULY 11 - 17 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ST. MARY PARISHIONERS Belated birthday wish to Ronnie Gibbens, June 30

Mon July 11 Thu July 14 Sat July 16Justin Bordelon Anthony Angelle Linda AllenCandace Broussard Gordon Bilello Louie BreauxBrent Carriere Allen Collins Stefani DomingueAnna Castellanos Christina Denais Julie ForemanNoah Geoffroy Doug Domingue Francis HebertJohn Hutchinson Katelyn Donlon Leslie LatchRyan Reaux Kevin Fitch Kate MillerDavid Romero Bennett Goodrich Mitch SchexnailderTue July 12 Lora Guidry Camille SchoefflerJill Adams Joni Hill Lauren ShepherdRussell Brown, Jr. Antonia Lagneaux Merrick ValentinoLeo Camel Gregory Lalonde Catherine WilliamsBrennan Castille Cameryn McZeal Sun July 17Gracie Domingue Fri July 15 Alice CarlinJohn Kenney Matthew Hamontree Michael CrainLouis Noel Emily Hulin Richard FitchEmily Ory Jay Lalonde Catherine JonesMary Perrin Stephanie Manuel Erma KnightIgia Townsend Bonnie Mickal Jonathan LasiterWed July 13 Padgette Richard James MillerJeanette Bijeaux Adriee Smothers James RobertsPhilip Karam Tyler Shepherd

GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS Purificator for July: Catherine Maloney July 14-15 Corky Hutchison & Catherine Andrew July 21-22 Shirley LeBreton & Loraine Allain

Carol Duplechin

Paula Gibbens

Peggy Giglio

Armand Doize Trustee

Ex Officio

Donald Broussard Trustee

Ex Officio

Jim Venable

Darren Guidry

Ben Mader Laura Slavich

Parish Council (2016-2020) St. Mary Mother of the Church

DID YOU KNOW? Did you know there is a program for adult Catholics who have not made their 1st Communion and/ or been Confirmed? To learn more contact: Jim Whittington 349-8054, jimwhittingtonjr@hotmail.com or Diane Whittington 298-3143, diwhitt@gmail.com).

LITURGY

VOLUNTEERS St. Mary Parishioners wanting to volunteer to become Lectors, Altar Servers, Greeters, Ushers or Eucharistic Ministers, are asked to complete a volunteer form, found in the Vestibule of the Church, and submit them to the Church Office. You may volunteer at any time during the year.

TRAVELING CATHOLICS There are several resources available to help Catholics find a home away from home anywhere in the world. For more information log on to: http://www.masstimes.org.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION If you or someone you know might be interested in teaching in our elementary religious education (CCD) program for the 2016-2017 school year, we would love to hear from you. If interested, please either call Cindy Guidry at 984-1337, or email cindy1959@cox.net. We are also looking for teacher subs. All teachers receive a small stipend at the end of the fall semester and again at the end of the spring semester.

ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

SUMMER CHEER CLINIC STM Cheerleaders Summer Cheer Clinic, July 25 – July 28. For online registration, visit www.stmcougars.net and click on “summer camps”. For more information, contact Rachel at Rachel.labruzzo@stmcougars.net.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

MEN’S FAITH FORMATION GROUP All men of the parish are invited to be a part of a 4 part session on “Discipleship”. We have 1 session left, July 16, 7:00 AM, in the Ministry Room. For more information or to register, please contact Deacon Michael Crain at 789-3351.

AMAZING GRACE FAMILY RACE VII This year the race will be all Summer! Race at your own pace. Your family may choose to participate in only one week of the race, or join us for the fun in all legs. This year’s theme is “Jubilee Year of Mercy”. We will be following the Diocese of Lafayette Sites of Pilgrimage. AGFR will be set up differently this year. No weekly packets; all packets will be put out at the beginning of the summer and your family chooses a packet each week. For more information contact Tiffany Foreman at 981-3379 ext. 227 or jhforeman@cox.net.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS Please bring your children’s outgrown uniforms to church and place them in the School Uniform Outreach container in the hallway area next to the Conference Room and restroom facilities. Youth sizes 4-20 and all adult sizes are needed. Traditional style please.

BUS TRIP Pilgrimage for Jubilee Year of Mercy St. Mary Church is sponsoring a bus trip to 8 of the pilgrimage sites designated by Bishop Michael Jarrell. We will leave after the 7 AM Mass on Thursday, August 11. Any adult is welcomed to join us on this day of prayer. Each person will receive a booklet “Merciful like the Father”. Inside you will find the Prayer for the Year of Mercy which we will pray at every location, and we will have our booklets stamped at each site. Lunch (included), will be at Little Big Cup in Arnaudville. For registration, cost and more information, please contact Barbara Thibodeaux, Tour Director, at 235-3240, or JoAnn LeJune at 981-3379 ext. 241.

HEALING HEARTS This is a highly safe and confidential support group for women whose relationships have been affected by pornography or the sexual addiction of a loved one. Meetings are held once a week at 6:00 PM. For more information, call 337-404-6113.

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP Padre Pio Prayer Group meets at the Cathedral of St. John every 3rd Monday of the month at 11:00 AM. A rosary with intentions, the Padre Pio Prayer, the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Padre Pio song will all be a part of our prayer meeting. We finish about 11:25 AM. Mass is at 12:05 PM. Bring your rosary and join us at St. John Cathedral on Mondays at 11:00 AM.

RETREATS

DIRECTED RETREATS Do you feel a need to deepen your spiritual life? The Jesuit Spirituality Center at Grand Coteau, Louisiana announces these upcoming individually directed retreats. Silent, Individually Directed Retreats of 3, 5, or 8 days begin on the following dates: Jul 18 or 21; Aug 1 or Aug 4; Aug 22 or Aug 25 For an application form to register, visit www.jesuitspiritualitycenter.org or call 337-662-5251.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Married couples, when was the last time the two of you had a weekend to focus on your relationship free from distractions? Consider a Marriage Encounter weekend to enhance, rekindle, and enrich your marriage. Make your good marriage great by attending the July 22-24 weekend at the Tracy Center in Baton Rouge. For more information or to register, go online at: LAMS-wwme.org or contact Jack & Angel Labate at 470-297-8560 or email them at: jackandangel@bellsouth.net.

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