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Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church
901 East Elm Street Crowley, LA 70526
Tel.: (337) 783-3498 Fax: 783-7444
Website: www.ihmcrowley.org Email: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours
Monday & Friday: 8 am - noon Tuesday - Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm
Closed Holidays
New Parishioners: Welcome! Please call or come by the Parish Office for registration.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Saturday (Anticipated): 4 pm Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, & 5 pm
Tuesday - Friday: 6:30 am Saturday: 8 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 2:45-3:45 pm 30 min. before all other Masses or by request
Sacrament of Baptism, Anointing of the
Sick and Funeral Arrangements
Please see website or contact the Parish Office.
Sacrament of Marriage
Couples must contact Pastor at least six months prior.
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday 7 am - 4 pm in Seelos Chapel
Perpetual Help Rosary and Novena
Tuesday 6 am - Rosary 6:15 am - Novena
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did! (Luke 13:5)
Parish Staff
Rev. Fr. Jason Vidrine Pastor Mrs. Joan Trahan Office Manager
Mrs. Janice Trahan Parish Life Coordinator Mr. James Franke Pastoral Assistant
IHM CCD Program
Grades Pre-K – 8th and 9th -10th 1st/3rd Sundays, 9 am - 10:45 am
(Includes Holy Mass from 10 am - 10:45 am)
11th Grade (Confirmation) 1st/3rd Sundays, 11:15 am - 1:15 pm
Redemptorist Catholic School
Mrs. Cynthia Habetz, Principal Grades Pre-K – Eighth
(337) 783-4466 www.redemptorist-catholic.org
Cor Jesu Adveniat Regnum Tuum
Adveniat per Mariam Heart of Jesus, Your Kingdom Come, Come Through Mary
~ From the Pastor ~ “My heart’s desire and prayer to
God for them is that they may be saved.” Romans 10:1
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On this Third Sunday of Lent, the Gospel instructs us about both the Lord’s severity in judgment on the last day and the generous patience He has with us in the meantime. Let us ponder the Gospel’s message with the beautiful words of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI:
“In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus is questioned on certain distressing events: the killing of several Galileans in the temple, on the orders of Pontius Pilate, and the collapse of a tower on some passers by (cf. Lk 13: 1-5). In the face of the easy conclusion of considering evil as an effect of divine punishment, Jesus restores the true image of God who is good and cannot desire evil. And guarding us against believing that misfortunes are the immediate effect of the personal sins of those whom they afflict, says: “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered thus? I tell you, No; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish” (Lk 13: 2-3). Jesus asks us to interpret these events differently, putting them in the perspective of conversion: misfortunes, sorrowful events must not awaken curiosity in us or the quest for presumed sins; instead they must be opportunities for reflection, in order to overcome the illusion of being able to live without God and to reinforce, with the Lord’s help, the commitment to change our way of life. With regard to sin, God shows himself to be full of mercy and never fails to remind sinners to avoid evil, to grow in love for Him and to offer practical help to our neighbor in need, to live the joy of grace and not to go towards eternal death. However, the possibility of conversion demands that we learn to read the events of life in the perspective of faith, animated, that is, by holy fear of God. In the presence of suffering and bereavement, the true wisdom is to let ourselves be called into question by the precarious state of existence and to see human history with the eyes of God who, desiring always and only the good of his children, through an inscrutable design of his love sometimes permits us to be tried by suffering in order to lead us to a greater good.
Dear friends, let us pray to Mary Most Holy, who accompanies us on our Lenten journey, that she may help every Christian to return to the Lord with his whole heart. May she sustain our firm decision to renounce evil and to accept the will of God in our lives with faith.”
Dans le Cœur Immaculé de Marie, Fr. Vidrine
Gospel Summary Luke 13:1-9
In ancient times, people thought death was the result of sinfulness. The crowds asked Jesus if that was true. He replied that it was no more true than the contrary: People lived because of righteousness. The point Jesus did make, however, was that
repentance was necessary and necessarily immediate. Jesus then gave the people and illustration of a fig tree that had not produced
fruit for three years. The vineyard owner wanted the tree cut down, but the gardener promised to aerate and fertilize it for one more year. If, by then, it did not bear fruit, the gardener would
cut it down. Some scholars think the three years of no yield correlate with Jesus’ three years in ministry, but the main point is
that with nurturing, all may come to bear fruit in the Kingdom.
Reflection for Families
Some children worry whether or not their parents will live as long as the child needs them – basically forever! But often, parents
worry more that they will someday be a burden to their children. Once in a while, parents know they only have a short period of
time left with their children and they quickly take stock of what is truly important and act accordingly. Even without this notice, it
would be good to evaluate each day and be grateful for each moment we have with each other.
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Make a Lenten “fruit bowl” as a family by writing down on strips of paper simple tasks that can be done during this season of Lent
that “bear fruit” for God’s Kingdom. Ideas might include praying for someone who is sick or sending a cheerful greeting to
someone who is alone. Perhaps you could visit an elderly relative or do something kind for a family member. Each day, everyone in the family takes a “piece of fruit” from the bowl and tries to
accomplish the task written on the strip.
~~RCL Benziger~~
If you are still searching for things to strengthen your faith during lent, remember Immaculate Heart of Mary offers:
Tuesday – Friday Mass is celebrated at 6:30AM
Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 the Rosary is prayed in the Seelos Chapel.
Every Thursday 7AM to 4PM the Seelos Chapel is open for Eucharistic Adoration. You are welcome to come anytime
during the day to be with Our Lord.
The Way of the Cross is prayed in Church every Friday at 8:15AM and at 5:30PM.
Everyone is encouraged to take part in any of these meaningful prayer times.
Father Vidrine will be out of the parish April 5th - April 10th. Saturday, April 6th NO 8AM Mass will be celebrated and April 9th and 10th NO 6:30AM Mass will be celebrated. Morning Mass will resume on Thursday, April 11th. __________________________________________________ Offertory Collection for March 17 – $3,793.88 Building Fund – $60.00
Many thanks to all who give to our church as an act of faith. Thank you for trusting the Lord.
Third Sunday of Lent - March 24, 2019
Masses for the week March 23, 2019 - March 30, 2019 Saturday, Mar. 23, 4PM – Belinda Hebert Also remembered in prayer: Robert “Robbie” Broussard, II, Adris & Orillia Richard, Robert Broussard, Edwin & Justin Broussard Sunday, Mar. 24, 8AM – Lena Hebert Also remembered in prayer: Blake Frey, Clifton & Mary Istre, Leslie Velasquez 10AM – Johnny Quebodeaux Also remembered in prayer: Halle MaKay Thompson, Ida S. Hanagriff 5PM – Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioners Also remembered in prayer: Tuesday, Mar. 26, 6:30AM – Belinda Hebert (BD) Wednesday, Mar. 27 6:30AM, 8:15AM (School Mass) – Preston Sonnier (2nd Annv) Thursday. Mar. 28, 6:30AM – IHM Parish Family Friday, Mar. 29, 6:30AM – IHM Parish Family Saturday, Mar. 30, 8AM – IHM Parish Family
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+ The Sanctuary Lamp is burning this week for:
Larry Dubose
Blessed Seelos Chapel Sanctuary Lamp burning for: Margie Henry
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Please pray for our friends who are sick.
Cheri Schexnayder, Lily Johnson, Sara Welch, Hazel Seaux, Judith Perry, Tammy Saltzman, Wayne Istre, Brooke Habetz, Clyde Simon, Laura Thomas Boullion, Herman Doucet, Noah Faul, Allen J. Gauthreaux, Alton Abshire, Donna R. Royer, Neal Romero, Mildred Picard, Michelle Guidry, Jaxon Regan, Jimmy DuBose, Toni Brown, Doug Marshall, Leona Spell, Kathy Doucet, Ben Martin, Aline Hayes, Isaac Trahan, Iris Hollier, Betty Spallino, Linda Doucet, Margie Breaux, J. B. Dronet, Albert “Butch” Schexnaider, Shirley Schexnaider, Milton Trahan, Donald Mire, Susie Faul, Roxanne LeGros, Roxie LaPointe, John Simon, Abby Foreman, Rita Johnson, Joe Stewart, Gwendolyn Spell, Debbie LeMaire, Velma Broussard, Martha McGinn, Tony Suire, George & Irene Dill, Bonnie Vaughn, Paula V. Broussard, Elijah Senegal, Willie Lowery, Ruby Kimball, Brantlee Foreman, Ethel Rose T. Brossett, Tony Leger, Helen Spell, Sharon Stewart, Debra Cormier, Lucille Hains, Linda Duhon, Melba & Larry Broussard, Jerry Thompson, Mildred Sonnier, Maisie Gotte, Ronald Quebodeaux, Marilyn Weekly, Bobby Stoute, Joseph Ortego, US Military Personnel ________________________________________________________
Readers & Extraordinary Ministers for Mar. 30 – 31
Saturday – March 30 4PM R – Tracy Foster EM – Celeste Henry, Courtney Richard Sunday – March 31 8AM R – Mary Melanson EM – Beverly Hains, Michelle Puissegur 10AM R – Ed Duthile EM – Brittany Domingue, Meredith Raspberry 5PM R – Marian Hundley EM – Jami Prevost _____________________________________________________
God’s Housekeepers for March 29
Beverly & Johnny Hains
Coffee & Donut Hostess / 8AM / March 31 Claire Miciotto
Brother Francis and Friends, a local Catholic organization, will be at our Parish on March 30th and 31st after all Masses selling DVD’s about the Holy Eucharist,
the Holy Mass, the Sacraments, etc…primarily for children. These DVD’s are animated and 3D. Please
come out to see what they offer. For more information, see: https://www.brotherfrancisonline.com.
Thank you for your support!
Notre Dame News…Jambalaya Dinner & Bake Sale… Jambalaya dinner tickets to benefit Project Graduation for ND seniors are now on sale. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the ND front office. The benefit will be held on Sunday, March 24th from 11AM – 1PM and can be picked up at ND Ag Department. Your support is appreciated. Shoe of Fame…Notre Dame is now accepting nominations for the Shoe of Fame. A letter of nomination must be presented to Mandy in the Development Office by Friday, April 5th. For more information about making a nomination contact Mandy, [email protected]. Annual Crawfish Boil…The Annual Pio Crawfish Boil will be Sunday, May 5th at the South Crowley K. C. Hall. Tickets are $15 for 4lbs. of crawfish w/potato and may be purchased from any athlete or the ND School office. Pick up will be from 10:30AM – 12:30PM. All proceeds benefit the general athletic fund. Thank You for your support! _________________________________________________
Come and See Weekend…It’s time for the Palm Sunday “Come and See” Weekend at St. Bens. Thought about the priesthood lately? Been on your mind? Come and see what God has to say about it. St. Joseph Seminary College in St. Benedict is hosting a “Come and See” weekend vocation retreat, April 12 – 14, 2019. The weekend, open to young men, high school juniors and older, is about how to discern God’s call for your life. No cost to you. Meals, accommodations, transportation, and prayer are all provided. Contact Fr. Patrick Broussard (Vocations Director) at 261-5690, email [email protected] or lafayettevocations.org. __________________________________________________
Vacation Bible School…Registration forms to attend or to volunteer for Vacation Bible School are ready. You can pick up forms in the back of Church or by contacting the Parish Office. Join us for a week of fun!
Easter Mass Intentions & Easter Flower Donations If you would like to have someone remembered at Mass on Easter or have flowers donated in their name, drop your intentions or donations in the collection basket or at the Parish Office. Mass intentions are $5 each and flower donations are any amount you wish to give. Please print names and contact information in case of questions. The deadline is Tuesday, April 16th at 12 Noon.
CATECHISM… Guides For Prayer… The Life of Prayer… The Tradition of the Church proposes to the faithful certain rhythms of praying intended to nourish continual prayer. Some are daily, such as morning and evening prayer, grace before and after meals, the Liturgy of the Hours. Sundays, centered on the Eucharist, are kept holy primarily by prayer. The cycle of the liturgical year and its great feasts are also basic rhythms of the Christian’s life of prayer.
Catechism of the Catholic Church (2698)
