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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. Normal 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 your 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. 30 minutes before
every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered.
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. If you would like 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. Candidates for Sponsors (Godparents) should be
attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors
will attend a Baptismal Seminar before they receive
the Baptismal Packet which must be received before
an approved date is scheduled.
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 office before you
contact anyone else in making funeral arrangements.
We will lovingly guide you through that most difficult time.
NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Please fill out a census card (located near the doors
of the church), call the Parish Office or register
online at the church website: www.sprcc.org.
Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator Patricia Blumrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 896-9408
Parish Receptionist Carol Allemond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 896-9408
Faith Formation Coordinator Mark Bennett..... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] or 896-9408
Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager Cindy Courville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408
Principal of Carencro Catholic School Andre` Angelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 896-8973
Perpetual Adoration Coordinators Gloria Matte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 658-3759 Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334 Grant Fenske . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 510-0134
Sacred Music Coordinator Dr. Michael Totaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408
Natural Family Planning Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 886-1437
Pro-Life Coordinator Cheryl Boullion . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator Pamela Lazzaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Catholic Daughters Bonita Blanchard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-2400
Bonne Mort Society Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780
Knights of Columbus Matt Arceneaux, Grand Knight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . [email protected]
Altar Servers Matt Arceneaux .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9499
God’s Little Dusters Rose Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-6278
Coordinators of Ushers Mark Prejean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 277-4215
Prayer Line Debbie Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-0908
Unplanned Pregancy For Free Confidential Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 289-9366
Parish Pastoral Council Members Jody Baudoin, Chair, Corey Bordelon, Vice-Chair, Matthew Arceneaux, John Bergeron, Dr. Rick Feucht, Barney Lejeune, Claire Lavergne, Youth, Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair, Bob Simpson, Finance Committee Vice Chair, Burt Arceneaux, Frank Connolly, Parish Trustees
Office Hours: Monday –Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm
Friday: 8am-12noon
VOLUME 947 NUMBER 946
HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST UNIVERSAL INTENTION: That refugees, forced by violence
to abandon their homes, may find a generous welcome and the protection of their rights.
FOR EVANGELIZATION: That Christians in Oceania may
joyfully announce the faith to all the people of that region.
TODAY:
+Special Collection for Property/Liability Insurance
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
MONDAY – AUGUST 11 6:30AM – Mass
TUESDAY – AUGUST 12 6:30AM – Mass 6:00PM – Choir Practice [Church]
WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 13 Carencro Catholic School - First Day of School 6:30AM – Mass 5:30PM - Overeaters [Parish Hall-Upper Room] 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [Parish Hall]
THURSDAY – AUGUST 14 6:30AM – Mass 6:00PM – Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30PM – Knights of Columbus Meeting
FRIDAY – AUGUST 15 Solemnity of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
6:30AM – Mass 12:05PM - Mass
SATURDAY – AUGUST 16 +Special Collection for Property/Liability Insurance
4:00PM – Mass SUNDAY – AUGUST 17
+Special Collection for Property/Liability Insurance
7:00AM, 10:00AM, 5:30PM Mass EXTRAORDINARY FORM 1:00 PM
FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST WORSHIP: As we celebrate this month the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of the Acadian people, may
we recall our Lady's perfect example of Faith in God and her many protections and favors shown to us through her loving intercession. FAITH FORMATION: For all parents at the start of a new year of Catechism. As the first teachers of the Faith to their children, may they
be guided and strengthened in word and deed in handing on the precious gift of our Faith to all our children. EVANGELIZATION: May our hearts be transformed by the grace of Jesus' Transfiguration so that we may desire nothing else to Him. SOCIAL JUSTICE: On Sunday, July 20, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, prayed for peace in all situations of tension and conflict in the world.
He mentioned in particular the Middle East and Ukraine, singling out the terrible crisis of Christians in Iraq with these words: “Today our brothers are persecuted. They are banished from their homes and forced to flee without even being able to take their belongings!” “May the God of peace arouse in all an authentic desire for dialogue and reconciliation. Violence cannot be overcome with violence. Violence is overcome with peace!” BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: In gratitude for all those who have financially offered a little more to help our parish meet its Insurance
Premiums in past years and that our parishioners may be blessed to do so again this year.
SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 10, 2014
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH (Holy Day of Obligation) MASS SCHEDULE: Thursday, August 14th: 6:00pm Vigil
Friday, August 15th, 6:30AM; 12:05PM We invite all parishioners to bring bouquets of flowers, herbs, and grains to the Vigil Mass of the Assumption, Thursday, August 14th @ 6:00pm to be blessed according to the following Polish Custom: In Poland, the Feast of the Assumption is also called Blessed Mother of the Herbs or Our Lady of the Herbs. The Blessed Mother is seen as the patron and keeper of the earth and all its abundance. On this special feast day every village housewife brought a bouquet of herbs, flowers and grain that was collected from her own garden, the fields and orchards. She gathered dill, mint, rosemary, southernwood, parsley, hipsop, lovage and comfrey – whatever she had growing in her garden. Since this time coincided with the time of harvest, it was also the custom to take a few spikes of various grains including wheat, rye and oats. Many plants were named after the Blessed Mother. For instance, mullein, called dgieuanna in Polish, was known as the braids of the Blessed Mother. And the wild herb, St. John’s Wort was called the bells of the Blessed Mother. After the blessing, the flowers and herbs were taken home and tacked behind holy pictures to protect the home against fire and lightening. Some farmers crumbled some of the blessed flowers into their seed bags in the belief that it would assure a good harvest. Some of the herbs were used in folk medicine to cure a cough or a cold. This is a custom that was once prevalent throughout
Polonia, brought to this county by our Polish ancestors.
“O Jesus, deign to take me into Your
Sacred Heart. Grant that it may be
the sanctuary where I may be
recollected, sheltered, and find my
rest.”
~Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD,
Divine Intimacy
SOLEMNITY OF
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH (Holy Day of Obligation) MASS SCHEDULE: Thursday, August 14th: 6:00pm Vigil
Friday, August 15th, 6:30AM; 12:05PM
Novena Prayer in Honor of Our Lady (August 7th – 15th)
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Almighty and eternal God, You took the holy Virgin up into the kingdom of heaven after she had heard the word of God and kept it. We ask You to make us, Your servants, always intent on the things which are above, so that we may come to share in her glory. We pray through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
“We pronounce, declare and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was
assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.” ~Pope Pius XII
“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”
JESUS SPEAKING TO ST. FAUSTINA: My daughter, do not tire of proclaiming My mercy. In this way you will refresh this Heart of Mine, which burns with a flame of pity for sinners. Tell My priests that hardened sinners will
repent on hearing their words when they speak about My unfathomable mercy, about the compassion I have for them in My Heart. To priests who proclaim and extol My mercy, I will give wondrous power; I will anoint their words and touch the hearts of those to whom they will speak. (Diary 1521)
EUCHARISTIC ADORERS NEEDED! PLEASE CONSIDER SPENDING AN HOUR WITH JESUS
Eucharistic Adoration is an especially grace-filled call Our Adoration Chapel is in need of adorers (prayer partners).
Would you be available on: Sunday: 6:00am, 7:00am, 10:00am, 12noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm Monday: 8:00am; 12noon; Tuesday: 7:00am, 11:00am Wednesday: 7:00am, 5:00pm; Thursday: 7:00am; Friday: 9:00am Saturday: 11:00am, 12 noon, 1:00pm, 6:00pm URGENT NEED: Sunday: 5:00AM 12:00noon
Our Chapel is also in need of someone to substitute on an as-needed basis.
Contact Gloria Matte at 896-0524 or 658-3759 for more information or to sign up.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ~ IN THANKSGIVING The Adorers of Perpetual Adoration wish to thank Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for the following favor:
1]
Scripture
… there was a tiny whispering sound. (1 Kings 19:12b) They are Israelites; theirs the adoption, the glory, the
covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; theirs the patriarchs and from them, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is over all, (Romans 9:4,5)
"Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." (Matthew 14:28,29a)
Reflection Do you hear God as Elijah did. in “a tiny whispering
sound?” Do you find Jesus in the storm as Peter did and then
ask Jesus “to come to (him) on the water” Do you listen when God asks to act outside your
comfort zone or do you sink into fear?
God can do everything and I can do nothing. But if I offer this nothing in prayer to God, everything becomes possible to me. Within myself I feel the ability to perform an act of perfect love following Jesus on Calvary, dying with him on the cross. Thousands and thousands of years may pass and my position will not change.
But... what is impossible for me, the rich man in the Gospel, is possible for God! It is he who will give me the grace to transform myself; he will make me able to carry out the impossible and remove the obstacle which separates me from the Kingdom. And so it is a question of waiting, of humble and trustful prayer, of patience and hope.
But the God of the impossible will not ignore my cry.1 1Carretto, Carlo, Carlo Carretto, Edited by Robin Baird-Smith, Templegate Publishers: Springfield, IL, 1990, p. 76.
“We should go to prayer with deep humility and
an awareness of our nothingness. We must invoke
the help of the Holy Spirit and that of our good
angel, and then remain still in god’s presence, full
of faith that He is more in us than we are in
ourselves.”
~St. Jane Frances de Chantal
[Optional Memorial August 12th]
CURSILLO SPIRITUAL GROUP FOR WOMEN A regular Women’s Cursillo Spiritual Group
meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday of each
month at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The next
meeting is scheduled for August 20th. For more
information contact Gloria Matte at 658-3759.
FEAST OF ST. MONICA – AUGUST 27TH Please pray this Novena Prayer to St. Monica for one family member or friend who is away from The Faith each day from August 18th-27th.
NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. MONICA Most good and faithful St. Monica, through the tears of your compassion for your son St. Augustine who was away from The Church of Christ, you became the instrument of Grace for his conversion and holiness. Please now intercede on my behalf before God for (insert name). May they return to their Faith and become a saint like your son. Amen.
“Ask yourselves the question; how often is
Jesus inside and knocking on the door to be
let out, to come out?” ~Pope Francis
REGISTER NOW FOR ALL ST. PETER FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST18TH!
REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE AUGUST 18TH DEADLINE.
Registration is now OPEN for the following Faith Formation Programs: K-8th Faith Formation; First Holy Communion; Children’s RCIA; 9th-10th Confirmation Preparation; Confirmation Year K-8 FAITH FORMATION, FIRST COMMUNION AND CHILDREN’S RCIA PARENT ORIENTATION
August 20th at 6:00 PM in the Carencro Catholic School Gym. ALL PARENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN IN K-8 FAITH FORMATION, FIRST COMMUNION AND CHILDREN’S FCIA MUST ATTEND!
You will meet our new Faith Formation Coordinator and receive program schedules and requirements, and be informed on the
vision and direction of St. Peter’s Faith Formation Program.
9-11TH HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION AND CONFIRMATION PARENT ORIENTATION August 24th at 6:45 PM in the Carencro Catholic School Gym.
ALL PARENTS WHO HAVE TEENS IN 9-11TH FAITH FORMATION AND CONFIRMATION MUST ATTEND! You will meet our new Faith Formation Coordinator and receive program schedules and requirements, and be informed on the vision and direction of St. Peter’s Faith Formation Program.
2014-15 FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION IS NOW ONLINE! Go to www.sprcc.org and click on the Forms tab, then click on: 2014/2015 Faith Formation Registration Form and Packet.
Please use this form to register your child for any of the Faith Formation Programs offered by St. Peter Parish.
The deadline to register for Faith Formation Classes is: August 18th! ***This form must be filled out and turned into the Parish Office with full payment and necessary certificates for First Communion and Confirmation.
PARISH FAITH FORMATION REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a registered parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church.
• Fully registered (all fees paid along with all required documents) by Registration Deadline.
• Registration payment must be paid in full. (Economic hardships are to contact the Pastor) ** Your registration is only complete once you have paid your registration fees in full unless you have spoken to the Pastor and have been given an economic hardship deferral.
• First Communion candidates must have a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate included with registration.
• Confirmation candidates must have a copy of your child’s Baptism and First Communion Certificate included with registration.
• Registration forms must be complete, and either mailed, dropped into the after-hours drop box, or turned into the office with full payment.
WHAT PARISH SHOULD I REGISTER MY CHILD IN? Bishop Michael Jarrell, Bishop of the Lafayette Diocese, requires that all Catholics receive the Sacraments and their Faith Formation in their parish. You must enroll in the Sacramental Preparation and Faith Formation Programs at your parish. You may not window shop at various parishes and pick the parish programs that you prefer.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU BELONG TO A PARISH? If you live within the geographical boundaries of St. Peter Parish you are a territorial parishioner. However, you must formally register as a parishioner by filling out a Census Registration Form. This can be done on-line or by calling the parish office.
If you have questions or concerns please email Mark Bennett, Faith Formation Coordinator, at [email protected]
A NEW WOMEN’S STUDY PROGRAM STARTING AT ST. PETER PARISH
EMBRACING THE GIFT OF AUTHENTIC FEMININITY AS DAUGHTERS OF GOD
Women…Find your purpose and feed your soul!
Come Join Us for "Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life Foundational Study, " authored by Johnnette Benkovic, host of Women of Grace Live on radio and seen on EWTN:
Informational Meeting: (Books will be distributed); Thursday, August 21, 2014; 6:00 – 8:00pm
First Session: Thursday, September 4, 2014; 9:30 – 11:30am OR 6:00 – 8:00pm
Meeting Place: St. Peter Parish Hall, Carencro, LA Women of Grace® is a faith formation group that meets bi-monthly (1st & 3rd Thursday) and is based on Johnnette Benkovic's book Full of Grace. This study will teach you by revealing God's purpose and mission for women. Our class uses the Full of Grace book, Women of Grace Study Guide, and 30 minute DVD presentation by Johnette Benkovic, the Catholic Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church to discuss how God has called women to live out their vocation. We also promise warm fellowship with other women of the parish and spiritual growth. We warmly welcome women to come and experience Women of Grace at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church. Cost is $40 for the “Full of Grace” book and study guide. For more information on the Full of Grace Foundational Study visit www.womenofgrace.com. To register please call St. Peter Parish Office at 337-896-9408 or Karol Meynard (Woman of Grace Facilitator) at 337-257-9467 or email [email protected].
“I really enjoyed the Women of Grace study. Each class made me stronger in my faith and more determined than ever to strive for holiness in my own life and to help bring new life into the world! It has given deeper meaning to my vocation as a mother, a wife, and a friend.” S.K.
K-8 FAITH FORMATION, FIRST COMMUNION AND CHILDREN’S RCIA PARENT ORIENTATION August 20th at 6:00 PM in the Carencro Catholic School Gym.
ALL PARENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN IN K-8 FAITH FORMATION, FIRST COMMUNION AND CHILDREN’S RCIA MUST ATTEND! You will meet our new Faith Formation Coordinator and receive program schedules and requirements,
and be informed on the vision and direction of St. Peter’s Faith Formation Program.
9-11TH HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION AND CONFIRMATION PARENT ORIENTATION
August 24th at 6:45 PM in the Carencro Catholic School Gym. ALL PARENTS WHO HAVE TEENS IN 9-11TH FAITH FORMATION AND CONFIRMATION MUST ATTEND!
You will meet our new Faith Formation Coordinator and receive program schedules and requirements, and be informed on the vision and direction of St. Peter’s Faith Formation Program.
The Knights of Columbus - St. Peter's Council along with Grand Knight Matthew Arceneaux would like to congratulate it's 2014 Award Recipients. These recipients are humble examples of those living their faith in their everyday lives and exemplify the founding principles of our Order: Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.
Knight of the Year
Sir Knight Melvin Johnnie (pictured with his wife Barbara, Chaplain Fr. Mark Ledoux, and Grand Knight Matthew Arceneaux)
Family of the Year The Mr. & Mrs. Blake Lazzaro Family K of C Squires - Fr. Roy D. Edwards Circle along with Chief Counselor Chad Melancon would like to congratulate it's 2014 Squire of the Year Award Recipient. This recipient is one who lives and breathes as a Squire and continually strives to attempt to fulfill the Order's motto of "Esto Dignus" (Be Worthy)
Squire of the Year Andrew J. Arceneaux
CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2014-2015 ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS
Carencro Catholic School has limited openings for the 2014-2015 school year in PreK (3 yr) – 8th grade. Please call for more information- 896-8973. Our summer office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. You may also visit our website- www.carencrocatholic.org or email the principal at [email protected].
Carencro Catholic School is proud to announce that we have added a RESOURCE CLASS for those students who are a little behind and need more individualized instruction. Students who qualify will attend Resource class a few days a week during scheduled times.
CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 9AM-NOON
PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931
DINNER WITH FATHER
Fr. Ledoux is looking forward to dining with you. Please consider using this opportunity to bring a priestly presence into your home and to get your home
blessed if it has never been blessed before. Call the parish office to make an appointment for “Dinner with Father”.
“GENTLY WORN” SCHOOL UNIFORMS NEEDED
School Uniform Outreach
is collecting and processing used uniforms. Various agencies will distribute the uniforms to needy children
in the Lafayette Parish Schools. Please bring your children’s
outgrown uniforms to church ASAP and place them in the
School Uniform Outreach container provided (the hamper at
the bottom of stairway in back of church). Uniforms are being
processed for the 2014-15 school year. We request your help
in this Ecumenical Effort.
THE NEED IS GREAT!
Youth Sizes 4 -20 and all adult sizes are needed:
Shirts: Red, white, and navy blue, black and green.
Pants/Shorts: Navy blue, black and khaki - traditional style.
PRAYER TO BEGIN THE SCHOOL YEAR
God of wisdom and might, we praise you for the wonder of our being,
for mind, body and spirit. Be with our children as they begin
a new school year. Bless them and their teachers and staff.
Give the strength and grace as their bodies grow; wisdom and knowledge to their minds
as they search for understanding; and peace and zeal to their hearts.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR
PROPERTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE
FOR 2014/15
The Property/Liability Insurance bill has come
again! I remain very grateful to all of you for your
quick response to helping us meet the premium in
past years. Your generosity toward the Insurance
fund would again be gratefully appreciated in
making sure that our church and facilities are
adequately insured in a timely manner. There will
be a special collection for Property/Liability
Insurance next weekend – August 16th – 17th and
the following weekend August 23rd – 24th. Please
remember to use the special yellow envelopes
marked “Insurance” which are provided in the pews
and at the entrances to the church. Total Insurance Premium - $30,988.00
Parish Workman’s Comp. - $ 4,243.00
Total Owed - $35,231.00
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.
AUGUST 3, 2014
OFFERING TOTAL $9,689.59 Build. & Maint. $530.50 St. Vincent de Paul $549.00 Insurance Donations $1,940.50 First Saturday $39.00
“The promotion of the practice of stewardship is important for the mission of the Church and for the spiritual well-being of each individual Christian. Everyone benefits from the sacrificial gift one makes of his time, talent, and treasure.” ~Pope Benedict XVI
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP! BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT, WE HAVE A WONDERFUL
PLACE OF WORSHIP.
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Today’s Gospel reveals what miraculous things can happen when one embraces a single-minded faith in Jesus Christ. Peter gets out of a wind-tossed boat when the Lord calls him. His faith is tested by his obedience to Jesus who is calling him out onto the water. In the midst of the waves and the wind, Peter gets out of the boat and walks toward Jesus. Good stewards heed Christ’s call to them. Sometimes that call directs them to take on seemingly impossible challenges. This week, reflect on how the Lord could be calling you out of the safety of your own “boat” to take on the impossible.
ROSARY FOR PEACE
The Rosary for peace for our country and our soldiers will be prayed every Thursday before 6:30 a.m. Mass.
PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY!
For the week of August 11th – August 17th: August 11 Rev. Bernard Lebiedz, OSB August 12 Rev. Clyde LeBlanc, SJ August 13 Rev. Steven LeBlanc August 14 Rev. Louis Ledoux August 15 Rev. Mark Ledoux August 16 Rev. Lambert Lein, SVD August 17 Rev. Austin Leger
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.
FLOWERS
LEFT MAIN ALTAR In memory of Louis Kahl & Edward J. Fagout
by the Family RIGHT MAIN ALTAR
In memory of Aubrey & Coby Tabor by the Family
BLESSED MOTHER In memory of Greg Broussard (DA)
by Parents & Brother ST. JOSEPH
In memory of Davis Dugas (DA) by Linda & Children
ST. ANNE In memory of Dylan Paul Taylor (BD)
by Mom, Dad, Mallori & Nicholas SACRED HEART
In memory Bryan Begnaud (DA & BD) by the Family
FLOWER DONORS
If you or your family would like to donate flowers for our church in memory of your loved ones contact Martha Trahan at 896-4187. It is a blessing to see flowers given
in remembrance of a loved one during Mass. Everyone is thankful for the loyal flower donors that have donated flowers for the altars over the years to make our church such a special place to Worship!
IN MEMORIAM SANCTUARY LIGHT
In Memory of Tim Fontenot by Mom & Pa ALL MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON
THURSDAY MORNINGS FROM 8:00AM TILL 12:00 NOON.
MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY August 11
6:30AM - Carole D. Conque (WA); Lucien & Grace Tauzin & Living & deceased members of Tauzin Family; Flossie D. Wesley by Bonne Mort Society; Ruth Pavy (BD); Morgan (BD)
TUESDAY - August 12 6:30AM - Annette Arceneaux; Andrea Lejeune by Bonne Mort Society; Jacklyn Fourcade by St. Anne Society
WEDNESDAY - August 13 6:30AM - Douglas Harper by Bonne Mort Society; Clare Metrejean
THURSDAY - August 14 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; Barbara Frey; Loretta B. Trahan by Bonne Mort Society 6:00PM - Parishioners
FRIDAY - August 15 6:30AM - For the living & deceased members of the Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Society; Andrea Lejeune; Gladys Fontenot 12:05PM - Mrs. Walton Bourque by St. Anne Society
SATURDAY - August 16 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & deceased members of Coussan Family; Allen “Al” Bourgeois; Verna Bernard & Clarice; Jo Ann Phillips, James Veazey & Irvin Phillips; Sidney & Joyce Dugas (Their BD’s); Wilfred & Elsie Richard; Thomas Ira Hutchinson (DA); Norbert Conque; Ervin Brasseaux; Mrs. George (Viola) Marmottin; Anita & Rhule Guidry; Hazel Kidder & M/M Emile Kidder; Jacqueline Fourcade; Mrs. Agnes Bourque; Connie B. Menard, Luke Benton, & Edras Prejean; Living & deceased members of the Gilbert, David, & Olivier Families
SUNDAY - August 17 7:00AM - M/M Richard Truax & deceased members of Truax & McMillan Families; M/M Ray P. Breaux (Her BD) & M/M Ourelie Landry; Bella Benoit; Melancon, Connolly, & Fontenot Families; Douglas Harper; Mrs. George (Viola) Marmottin by Bonne Mort Society 10:00AM- Parishioners 5:30PM - Bella Jean Cormier; Haywood J. & C. J. Brasseaux, M/M Otto Stelly & M/M Romain Brasseaux; Andrew Bowie; Beverly Parker; M/M Fred Gaspard & Katy; M/M John Kidder, Ellerine & Gloria; Andrea Beth Lejeune; Larry Heidbrink
WANT TO LEARN MORE
ABOUT YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH?
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
At the side entry of our church next to the cry room, is a Catholic Media. These inspiring talks on various topics of Catholic life help build up our own faith in God and our
Catholic beliefs and also better prepare us to share our Catholic faith with others. Before you leave today, go by the side entrance and check out our new CDs and share them with others!
PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY
Anyone interested in sewing prayer blankets or donating fabric or thread, please call 261-5607. Our sincere thanks for your contributions to this ministry.
