“But I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is

abortion, because Jesus said, ‘If you receive a little child, you receive me.’ So every abortion is the denial of receiving Jesus, the neglect of receiving Jesus.”Mother Teresa’s Key Note Speech at White House Prayer Breakfast Feb. 3, 1994

Monday, March 23Geraldine Amedeo

Tuesday, March 24Burrell Carter

Wednesday, March 25Maximilian Kolbe, Peter Michael Chehardy, Roger Navarra, Caroline Crouch, Ronnie Hayden, Geraldine DeLatte, Burrell Carter, Mike Murphy, Edwin Donnelly Sr., Robert & Loretta Hamberger, Buddy Bel, Ayleene King, Jimmy Premo, Jose Abreu, Joe & Sarah Laciuia, Betty Voight, Judy Caveretta, Michael Henry, David Paul Delaune, Billy Higgins, Harold Beard, Father Mark Beard, St. Helena

Thursday, March 26Michael “Mickey” Catalanotto, Mike Murphy, Robin Murphy Sr., R.D. & Elsie Bridges, Rose & James Webb, Burrell Carter, Peter Michael Chehardy, Ronnie Hayden, Loretta & Robert Hamberger Jr., Ryck Soto & Family, Sue Spano, Rev. Cardinal Domenico Bartolicci, Joe & Sarah Laciuia, Virginia Thigpen, Judy Caveretta, Michael Henry, David Paul Delaune, Billy Higgins, Harold Beard,

Friday, March 27John Vaccaro

saTurday, March 28, 4:00pM

Peter Michael Chehardy

sunday, March 29, 8:00aM

ALL PARISHIONERS

sunday, March 29, 10:00aM

Marie Champagne

sunday, March 29, 7:00pM

Zeferino Flores

TOURS & RETREATSWe offer Tours & Retreats of our beautiful Campus. Call the Church Office to set up a tour.

PARISH OFFICE NOTIFICATIONWe are asking that you notify the Parish Office if a family member is ill, Homebound or Hospitalized. We will be most happy to administer the Sacraments if we are informed. Due to the Privacy Act, the hospital does not release any information and we have no way of knowing if someone is hospitalized unless a family member calls to let us know.

BAPTISMAL SEMINARSPlease call the Church Office.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY 6 Months in Advance

ST. HELENA TRAVELING PRAYER DEVOTIONIf you would like to sign up for the Traveling Prayer Devotion and host

one of the Marian statues in your home, please contact one of the following:

James Kirkendall Family, Frances Currier, Alice Currier, Morgan Carel, Angela Perkins, Mack Perkins Sr., Kathy Jo Thompson, Michael Laciura, Anthony Laciura, Margie Liuzza, Ava Shaw, Ruby Shaw, Joseph Shaw, Robert Miles, Farah Catalanotto Percival, Rachel Madere, Conner Corkern, John Chris Goff, Nick Castella, Todd Hussery, Pam Elder, Hazel Scioneaux, Father Jack Nutter, Douglas Hill, Shirleen Trosclair, Morgan Carel, Myra Gentrup, Cameron Zagone, Sherri Mayeux, Rosemary Jones, Dupre Family, Charline Lassalle, Kathy Dufour, Elaine Forsythe, Stanley Williams, Connie DiMiceli, Savina Campo, Anne Morris, Marilyn Robbins, David Husser, Eunice Van Zandt, Bert Labasse, Tommy Bennett, Carter Yawn, Chuck Brister, Robin White, Lawrence & Marilyn Russell, Anna Lee Pierson, Sara Banos, Leonard “Tank” Genco, Nedra Genco, Mardaurite Sirchia, Ryder Granger, Maddix Granger, Kenneth Hill, Angie Paretti, Katelyn Delbasty, Lorie Delbasty, Ronnie Delbasty, Diann Delbasty, Abram Cantu, Wanda Miles, Lucinda Voight, Mya Arrazate, Toney Cantu, Linda Relan, Donnie Houeye, Barbara Bourgeois, Sheliah Stewart, Joe Woods, Melissa Vaccaro Gonzales, Michelle Murphy, Marina Cochrane, Joann Ellzey, Alice Steven, Leo Triche, Leo Dixon, Harold Brown, Rosemary Graham

Larry Toups, Peter Vangjel, James Hoover, Dennis Toups, William Graham, Vince Owen, Brandon Thompson, Jamie Cutrer, Eric Russell, James Sylvester, Mark Prine, Robert Tillwell, Chris Bennett, Dewayne Spears, Nic Edwards, Jake Cristina, Scott Swilley, Angie Swilley, Chris Brunet, Jacob Rankin, Lathen Campo, James Michael Dupuis, Daniel Mays, Jim Bravis Redmond Jr., Daniel Santora, Jerry Simmons, Lucas Edward Thigpen, John Accord, Rhase Riggins, Kurt Hogan, Ryan Riggins, Cody Edwards, Christopher Zimmer, Sebastian Pisciotta, Cheyenne Rose Fortner, Samantha Schwartz, Cody Gilliland, Maxwell Conger, Jeremy Price, Christopher Pourciau, Kyle Joseph Rosalies, Jordon Quinn, Dustin Stewart, Braden Duvic

Please call the Office if you would like to add or remove someone on the Service List.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

Judy Williams (985-969-4511)For St. Helena Church

Our Children of St. Helena

Carolina Dauzon (985-551-7319)For St. Helena Church

For the return of our Lapsed CatholicsPrayer for Peace

Catherine Calamari (504-236-8983)For the Families of St. Helena

Yvonne Hulsey (985-969-5058)For the Souls in Purgatory

Wendy Danna (985-687-8208)

For the return of our Lapsed CatholicsPrayer for Priest

IN DEFENSE OF MOTHER CHURCHPRAYER LISTMASS INTENTIONS IN THE KNOW...

FULL OF GRACE 4-MAN SCRAMBLE

GOLF TOURNAMENTFriday, April 24th beginning at 11am.

1pm Shotgun start CAM2 Golf course. Entry fee $75 includes: Green Fee, Range Balls, $25 Gift Card, Lunch.

Contact Jamie Callihan 985-969-4477.

JESUS CHRIST ESTABLISHED A VISIBLE CHURCH ON EARTHAuthored By: Fritz Tuttle

Every Christian believes that Jesus Christ established and sustains a community of faith, hope and love for all believers. This community we call His Church. The Church that Christ founded is the Catholic Church which has a formal earthly structure established by Christ and which continues under His authority and protection.

In the Old Testament we see God's continual involvement in the lives of the Israelites through appointed prophets. God delivered, instructed and admonished the Israelites. He made His motions in a visible, specific and formal way. He always did so through human hands, mouths, feet, minds and wills. God established a law and a means for executing it.

In concert with His redemptive act, Jesus did three things that established the framework of His Church. First, He chose humans to carry out His work. He appointed Peter to be the visible head of the Church. Jesus said to Peter, "You are Rock and on this rock I will build my Church." (Matthew 16: 18) Jesus said "build," as in to create a structure. Jesus built His structure on specifically chosen human beings Peter and the apostles.

Second, Jesus gave Peter and the apostles the power and authority to carry out His work. "Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven."(Matthew 16:19; 18:18) "Receive the Holy Spirit, whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven, whose sins you retain, they are retained."(John 20:23)

Third, Jesus gave Peter and the apostles commands as to what that work should be. At the last supper, He commanded, "Do this in memory of Me." (Luke 22:19) He commanded them to "Make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19), and to "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15)

The early Church was structured in a hierarchical manner as it is today. We see in Acts, chapter 15 how the apostles and the elders came together under the leadership of St. Peter to decide the question of what was required of Gentiles. We also see how St. Peter was regarded as the head of the Church when St. Paul, "Went up to Jerusalem to confer with Kephas [Peter] and remained with him fifteen days." (Galatians 1:18) There is no Scriptural evidence of independent local churches.

The Catholic Church is the only church that can claim to have been founded by Christ personally. Every other church traces its lineage back to a mere human person such as Martin Luther or John Wesley. The Catholic Church can trace its lineage back to Jesus Christ who appointed St. Peter as the first pope. This line of popes has continued unbroken for almost 2,000 years.

God rules, instructs and sanctifies His people through His Church. Under her teaching office, the Catholic Church preserves the Word of God. She is the custodian, keeper, dispenser and interpreter of teachings of Christ. And she accomplishes this under the protection of the Holy Spirit. (Fritz Tuttle is active in Catholic apologetics and the Legion of Mary.)

THE CAMPUS IS STILL OPEN 

**THE SUNDAY MASS OBLIGATION CONTINUES TO BE DISPENSED FOR ALL CATHOLICS AS LONG AS THIS THREAT PERSISTS.

PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPDATES & CHANGES.Sunday Mass for St. Helena will be closed for the public.  The Mass will be prayed, for you, privately by Fr. Mark. This Mass will be live streamed at 9am.  A YouTube link will be on the website.

Daily Mass and Mass intentions will be prayed, for you, privately by Fr. Mark.

Reconciliation-will be by appointments only.

Baptism-limited to private and small family celebrations(10 people or less).

Weddings/Convalidations-will be celebrated with Bride, Groom, Celebrant, 2 Witnesses and immediate family (parents, children, etc-10 people or less).  The Mass will not be celebrated, only the Marriage Rite is acceptable.

Funerals-will be celebrated at the Funeral Home or Graveside with immediate family, Clergy, and Funeral staff.  Funeral Masses in Church, as well as wakes in Church Hall are prohibited until further notice.

Delivery of Communion-to Homebound, Nursing Home, or other Healthcare Facilities will be discontinued indefinitely.  This does not apply to those in danger of death or when a person is in need of Viaticum.

Anointing of the Sick can be arranged by calling the Church Office.

RCIA/Confirmation-has been postponed until further notice.

My Brothers & Sisters in Christ,    Throughout the History of Mankind, in particular during the Old Testament, God, at times, had chosen to discipline His children; to help them find their knees if you will. Often times through famine, wars or plagues. We saw this play out with Moses in the desert, Joseph & his brothers, as well as the Assyrian & Babylonian overtaking of Israel’s 12 tribes. Today, we are faced with a current day plague, or at the very least an anxiety filled reaction to such. And as such, there is no greater role model for us to emulate, during these penitential times, than Mother Teresa. She taught us that during ‘Dark times’, we need to carry our cross - without complaining! That the sufferings we must endure by not being able to attend the Mass of our choosing, obtain the Sacraments when we prefer, or have immediate access to Christ – is nothing short of, Redemptive Suffering.  This is the time for us to show that we are no longer Neutral… that we are Directional in our efforts to grow closer to Christ… to be the next Simon of Cyrene and forever have our names in the Book of Life – Persevere! Fr. Mark Beard

Yvonne HulseyRealtor

Cell: (985) 969-5058 Office: (985) 318-1400Fax: (985) 318-1019

Email: yvonnehulsey@kw.com710 SW Railroad, Ste. C, Hammond, LA 70403

Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated

ROSELAND, LA985.748.9687

Ray Glasgow, R.Ph985-748-8191 • 1-800-598-9501

www.thrifttownrx.com512 N. 2nd St. • Amite, LA 70422 • ray@thrifttownrx.com

Professional CompoundingCenters of America

CHARLES V. GENCO ATTORNEY AT LAW

108 East Mulberry StreetP.O. Box 956

Amite, LA 70422 Tel: (985) 748-8164 Fax: (985) 748-8165

EASTSIDE OUTDOORPOWER EQUIPMENT

Amite, LA748-9370

SALES & SERVICE(985)

(985) 748-5555

Mark CampoVice President........

Mobile(985) 969.2760

mcampo@sbscopiers.com202 Market St.

Hammond, LHammond, LA 70401(985) 345.9515

1800 W. Causeway Appr.Ste. 108, Mandeville, LA 70471

(985) 626.1103

Kay C. Moser, DDSFamily Dentistry

985-748-4652416 N. Second St. • Amite, LA 70422

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Doug Kent, Jr., D.V.M. • Drew Doucet, D.V.M.

FRANK LOPINTOCell (985) 969-4212

Bus. (985) 748-8636Fax (985) 748-9054

AMITE LIVESTOCK SALES, INC.P.O. Box 219 Amite, Louisiana 70422

website: amitelivestocksales.comLivestock Sales Every Tuesday @ 11:30 a.m. & 1st Saturday @12:30 p.m.

Private Sales Every Day

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caTholic daughTers 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30pmJr. caTholic daughTers 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4pm

FirsT saTurday Mass First Saturday of the month at 8am

BiBle sTudy Every Thursday at 8:30am

Full oF grace 1st Friday of month at 8:30am

holy Face devoTion 4th Monday of month at 6pm

KnighTs oF coluMBus 1st Tuesday of the month at 6pm

religious educaTion PSR 2020 JUNE 8th - 19th

• RCIA - EASTER VIGIL MASS APRIL 11th at 7pm.• CONFIRMATION PARENT/RETREAT MAY 2nd at 12pm and Mass at 4pm.• CONFIRMATION PRACTICE MAY 11th at 6:30pm.• CONFIRMATION MAY 12th at 7pm.

sT. Jude BiBle sTudy 3rd Tuesday of month at 6pm

youTh Every Wednesday at 6-8pm, 6th -12th grade.• Gates will be locked during Youth Nights. Please use Passenger Gates to enter Campus.

sT. vincenT de paul Every Monday at 5pm

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 22, 2020

Jesus gave sight to the blind man. He will also give “insight’ on what to do with our lives…if we ask Him. If you think God could be calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Merrick at (225) 336-8778, amerrick@diobr.org.

MASS SCHEDULE:Saturday Vigil ...... 4pm Sunday ................. 8am & 10amSunday Spanish .... 7pmMonday - Friday ... 7:30am

CONFESSION:Wednesday........... 4-6pm Nursing Homes every third Wednesday.

1st SATURDAY:1st Saturday Mass... 8amConfession............. 7-8amAnointing of the Sick immediately after Mass.

OFFICE HOURS:Mon. - Thurs.... 8:30am-4:30pm Friday............... 8:30am-12noon

MINISTRIES AT ST. HELENA

spanish BiBle sTudy Every Thursday from 10:30am - 1pm

OUR MISSION:We, at St. Helena Catholic Church, are concerned with educating, directing, and sustaining all who visit. In particular those who draw near to the teachings and traditions of Holy Mother Church. We strive to achieve this by utilizing the Cardinal Virtues of Justice, Prudence, Temperance and Fortitude.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

We have to DO the works of the One who sent Me while it is day. Night is coming

when no one can work... John 9:1-41

St . Hel e na Catho l i c Church

MARCH 22, 2020

122 S. F irst S t reet , Amite, La 70422(985) 748-9057 • Fax (985) 748-9094

www.sthelenac hurc h.net