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Very Rev. Simon Peter Engurait, VG Pastor Deacon Stephen Brunet Church Oce : 446-6801—2076 W Main St. Fax Line: 448-2764 Youth FormaƟon Oce: 446-1985 E-mail address: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/StBridget www.stbridget-htdiocese.org Mass Schedule Daily Mass: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm Sunday Mass: 8:30 & 10:30 am Confession: Saturday 3:00-3:50 pm Sunday 7:30– 8:25 am & 10:00-10:25 am All who aƩend Mass must wear face masks, use saniƟzer on entering the Church and pracƟce social distancing. St. Bridget Catholic Church 100 Highway 311 - Office 2076 W Main St - Schriever, LA TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Rejoice heartily, O Jerusalem! For see, your savior comes (Zechariah 9:9-10). Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading — The one who raised Christ from death will give life to your mortal bodies also (Romans 8:9, 11-13). Gospel — Come, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:25-30). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Very Rev. Simon Peter Engurait, VG Pastor Deacon Stephen Brunet Church Office : 446-6801—2076 W Main St. Fax Line: 448-2764 Youth Forma on Office: 446-1985 E-mail address: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/StBridget www.stbridget-htdiocese.org

Mass Schedule Daily Mass: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm Sunday Mass: 8:30 & 10:30 am Confession: Saturday 3:00-3:50 pm Sunday 7:30– 8:25 am & 10:00-10:25 am

All who a end Mass must wear face masks, use sani zer on entering the Church and prac ce social

distancing.

St. Bridget Catholic Church

100 Highway 311 - Office 2076 W Main St - Schriever, LA

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Rejoice heartily, O Jerusalem! For see, your savior comes (Zechariah 9:9-10). Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading — The one who raised Christ from death will give life to your mortal bodies also (Romans 8:9, 11-13). Gospel — Come, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:25-30). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

My Dear people of God, Today we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday of the year. This weekend is also a special one for us a nation, as we celebrate freedom and we recall the basic princi-ples that prompted the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution, name-ly, the unchanging and unchangeable conviction that we enjoy certain unaliena-ble rights and that the laws of the land – if they be good laws – recognize and pro-tect those rights for individuals and for lawful associations of individuals. Each successive generation of Americans has recognized that our Founding Fathers never thought that they had produced a perfect government but each generation of citizens has honored the vision and worked eagerly and tirelessly to make this American experiment a beacon of light, a true success and a helping hand among the family of nations. Because of this, the rest of the world, looks to the United States as the beacon of freedom. As we celebrate with pride, joy and gratitude we cannot afford to ignore that we are presently en-gaged in a public debate and struggle of great consequence. We have all witnessed the sad events of the recent weeks and months. The outcome of this conflict will determine whether our generation will be true to the past and guarantee for the future the truths and principles that are foundational to these United States. When you study the foundation of our nation, you cannot miss the central place given to God. We see this not only in the founding documents themselves but also in the personal lives of most of the founding fathers. The sad reality is that as we have been blessed over the generations and have devel-oped in a rate unsurpassed in the history of man to become the most developed nation in the world, we have also displaced God! This is evident in the outright removal of symbols of faith in public spac-es and in our public education system that is devoid of faith. The sad scenes we witnessed are only a slight manifestation of the consequences of the removal of God. Our readings this weekend, especially the second reading and the gospel remind us of the central place that God should have in our lives and as such in our nation. In the second reading from the Let-ter to the Romans, we hear of a clear contrast between the flesh and the Spirit, with a clear invitation for us to be a people of the Spirit. As I have mentioned before, the sad scenes that have filled our tele-vision screens these past weeks and months have not been spirit led or spirit filled. In today's Gospel Jesus invites us to a childlike disposition of humility because the mysteries of the Kingdom are revealed to ‘the little ones’ and not to the ‘proud and learned’. If we are honest with ourselves we shall admit that in many ways as a nation we have come to a position where we think we are ‘wise and learned’ and as such we know it all. We therefore do not need God in our life and public discourse. My dear brothers and sisters, the important truth we need to remember is that this world is not our home, we are only passing through. Therefore we should know that being right with God is more im-portant than physical health or worldly success. We need to be concerned about being right with God above all else and not fear whatever judgments might be directed at us by those who oppose our God given and God based values of faith. As we celebrate the Birthday of our nation let us not be fooled. We must believe what is true. We must firmly resist what is not true. We must not grow tired or despair of prevailing in the battle. We must educate others by our words and our example. We must pray with conviction, perseverance and hope so that our generation and future generations will manifest and truly rejoice that we are “One Nation Under God” and “In God We Trust”. Happy Fourth. Thanks and God bless, Fr Simon Peter

FOURTH OF JULY INSPIRATION No King But Jesus! The Colonists grew in their resilience and confidence in God, to the point where one Crown-appointed Governor wrote of the condition to the Board of Trade back in England: "If you ask an American who is his master? He will tell you he has none, nor any governor but Jesus Christ." The Committees of Correspondence soon began sounding the cry across the Colonies: "No King but King Jesus!" From America’s God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations, William J. Federer, Fame Publishing. "It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible." – George Washington "In reading over the Constitutions of all fifty of our states, I discovered something which some of you may not know: there is in all fifty, without exception, an appeal or a prayer to the Almighty God of the universe…. Through all fifty state Constitutions, without exception, there runs this same appeal and reference to God who is the Creator of our liberties and the preserver of our freedoms." – D. James Kennedy "History fails to record a single precedent in which nations subject to moral decay have not passed into political and economic decline. There has been either a spiritual awakening to over-come the moral lapse, or a progressive deterioration leading to ultimate national disaster." –General Douglas MacArthur "I speak as a man of the world to men of the world; and I say to you, Search the Scriptures! The Bible is the book of all others, to be read at all ages, and in all conditions of human life; not to be read once or twice or thrice through, and then laid aside, but to be read in small portions of one of two chapters every day, and never to be intermitted, unless by some overruling necessity." – John Quincy Adams "Every generation of Americans needs to know that freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." – Pope St. John Paul II During the dark days of the American Revolution, when the Continental Army had experi-enced several setbacks, a farmer who lived near the battlefield approached Washington’s camp unheard. Suddenly his ears caught an earnest voice raised in agonizing prayer. On coming nearer he saw it was the great General, down on his knees in the snow, his cheeks wet with tears. He was asking God for assistance and guidance. The farmer crept away and returned home. He said to his family, "Its going to be all right. We are going to win!" "What makes you think so?" his wife asked. "Well," said the farmer, "I heard General Washington pray out in the woods today—such fervent prayer I have never heard. And God will surely hear and answer that kind of praying." And the farmer was right! It happened because Washington put his hope in God. "The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we es-teem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." – Thomas Paine In June of 1863, just weeks before the battle of Gettysburg, a college president asked Abra-ham Lincoln if he thought the country would survive. President Lincoln replied: "I do not doubt that our country will finally come through safe and undivided. But do not misunderstand me… I do not rely on the patriotism of our people… the bravery and devotion of the boys in blue… (or) the loyalty and skill of our generals… But the God of our Fathers, Who raised up this country to be the refuge and asylum of the oppressed and the downtrodden of all nations will not let it perish now. I may not live to see it… I do not expect to see it, but God will bring us through safe." "Finally, let us not forget the religious character of our origin. Our fathers were brought hither by their high veneration for the Christian religion. They journeyed by its light, and labored in its hope. They sought to incorporate its principles with the elements of their society, and to diffuse its influ-ence through all their institutions, civil, political, or literary. Let us cherish these sentiments, and ex-tend this influence still more widely; in full conviction that that is the happiest society which partakes in the highest degree of the mild and peaceful spirit of Christianity." – Daniel Webster.

Rights and Responsibilities

As human beings, we have a right to live and grow in peace. Because we have that right, we have the re-sponsibility to make sure others enjoy the same oppor-tunity too.

The scriptures today seem to have a strong “counter-cultural” message. The scriptures challenge us to look at our world and its values in a critical way. The scriptures invite us to move beyond greed and selfishness and to learn from and connect with others.

Our culture seems to value power and control and vic-tory over “the enemy.” However, the scriptures today give us the image of a savior that comes with humility, without military and economic power, “meek and rid-ing on an ass.” In a society overwhelmed with many examples of greed and large scale corporate abuse, the scriptures remind us of the virtues inherent in simplicity of life and a gentleness of spirit. Wealth, control, and domination are not the central values of Jesus Christ.

In a world that is choking on greenhouse gases, warm-ing the whole planet, killing the life of the oceans, and consuming all kinds of resources, we are invited to respect our planet and cherish the gifts we have been given by living simply and responsibility. In a world filled with the weapons of war and spend-ing on the ways of violence, the scriptures speak of a savior who banishes the horse, the chariot and the war-rior’s bow. The scriptures certainly challenge our world which invests so many resources into fighting wars and procuring weapons for war.

In a world where the international trade system and the world economy seem to disadvantage those who have little, we are reminded that “if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” A focus on wealth and money will certainly “kill” the spirit and freedom of God.

The gospel reminds us that this counter-cultural mes-sage is a message of liberation and life. As we let go of all the craziness of our culture, we will find “rest” and finally really be alive. Then, justice and peace can truly take over.

Online Giving Sure – Safe – Secure

Please consider online giving. Your donation is safe, secure, and guaran-teed. Online giving is a way to ensure that St. Bridget receives your donation even when you’re out of town or forget your envelope. Online giving donors can receive financial statements for income tax pur-poses at the end of the calendar year or whenever necessary. Donations can be re-curring (weekly or monthly) or one time. For more information visit our secure web-site at www.stbridget-htdiocese.org or call the Office at (985) 446-6801.

The Sanctuary Light memory of: July 5-July 11

Agnes & Ernest Breaux by family & friends

July 12-18 Tristan Ables by Ma Maw and family

Harold Callahan Sr. (B) by Children and family Agnes & Ernest Breaux by family & friends

DA=Death Anniv. B= Birthday Mass Intentions WA=Wedding Anniv.

—————————————— July 4 4:00 pm Katie Ann Boudreaux b Craig & Aline Boudreaux Kirvey Gagneaux (DA) by Seal and Knight Families July 5 8:30 am Jimmy Coupel by Diana and family July 5 10:30 am Parishioners of St. Bridget July 11 4:00 pm Robert Domangue by Ed and Elaine Richard Ernest Mabile by family Agnes and Ernest Breaux by family & friends July 12 8:30 am Aimzy Olivier (B) by Earline & family Thomas, Breaux & Orgeron families by Ronnie and Betty Thomas and family July 12 10:30 am Catherine Brown by Phyllis & John Ables & fly

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Thank you for your generosity.

FINDING PEACE If you want peace, work for justice. —Pope Paul VI GOING HOME Life is a voyage that’s homeward bound. —Herman Melville

Prayer Line If you or someone needs to be added to the prayer line, call Nina Richard at 446-1206 or the rectory at 446-6801. In the charity of your prayers, please pray for the sick, elderly, and homebound. Please pray for: Elaine Ables, Susan Arceneaux, Heidi Ardoin, Jacob Aucoin, Sara Aucoin, Elvin Babin, Tommy Badeaux, Chad Barrileaux, Ronnie Bednarz, Chuck Beebe, Gertrude Benoit, Judith Benoit, Fr. Paul Bergeron, Rosemary Besson, Mitzy Bet-tridge, Gretchen Bilello, Pat Billiot, Preston Billiot, Al-vin & Gail Blanchard, Dennis Blanchard, Ronald Blanchard, Cody Bourgeois, Emile “Jay” Bourgeois, Patricia Bourgeois, Troy & Joan Bourgeois, Wade Bour-geois, Connie Bouterie, Beau Brassette, Dustin Brassette, Mark Brassette, Emma Del Broussard, Richard Brous-sard, Susan Caillouet, Bessie Chiasson, Randy Chiasson, Brad Clement, Bryce Comeaux, Jay & Tiffany Conner, Huey Cortez Sr., Martha Cortez, Randy Davis, Cary Da-vis, Jr., Barbara & Ronni Duhon, Alan Dunbar, Linda Ekiss, Avery “Brother” and Sonja Fonseca, Darin Fonz, Robin Ford, Marie Fournier, Alisa Frederick, Dante Gal-liano, Toby Gambarella, Leigh Ann Gardner, Carrie Gib-bens Belinda Gil, Brandon Gil, George Gil, The Gil Fam-ily, Carrie Mae Givens, Austin Gros, Bryan Gros, Chad Gros, George Gros, Rosebella Gros, Vergie Gros, Kendra Guillot, Elaine Chauvin Hebert, Joy Hebert, Katie Hebert, Jerrell Hebert, Sr., Jessie Hoffpauir, Samara Holland, Kristen Koppel, Jackson LaFleur, Mona Lambert, Elmay Landry, Judie Landry, Joyce Landry, Craig Landry, Mark Landry, Barbara Nell Lapeyrouse, Allie LeBlanc, Evelyn Leger, Tammy Babin Loney, Tim Long, Payton Martin, Rick Melancon, Asher Miller, Savannah Miller, Emma Mire, Bethany Moore, Meghan Naquin, Misty Naquin, Shannon Naquin, Eric Oliviery, Robert Oncale, Annie Ordoyne, Kara Pellegrin, Sherry Pennison, Lisa Pennison, Kenneth Pitre, James Pierce, Kip Pierce, Sharon Prejean, Ed Raidl, Alice Resweber, Kerri Reynolds, Bryce Rich-ard, Ella Richard, Gladys Richard, Lorita Rodrigue, Su-san Rodrigue, Cynthia Rogers, Danielle Samanie, Chester Sanchez, Karla Saunier, Kathy Savoie, Earline Sim-moneaux, Penny Simmons, Brenda Sonier, Deacon Ryan Stawaizz, Louis Stevens, Melissa Tardiff, Trish Templet, Pierre & Mary Theriot, Cammie Thibodaux, Lacey Thibodeaux, Thibodaux Family, Ronnie Thomas, Chris Toups, Joyce Toups, Ricky Turner, Suzanne Usey, Sara Day Vignes, Allison Walters, and Wanda Wawrose, Anna Wooten. Please notify the office when names can be removed.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Patroness of the Americas

Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of the An-gels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son as you did at the wedding in Cana. Pray for us, lov-ing Mother,and gain for our nation and world, and for all our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may be spared the worst of this illness. For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust. In this time of trial and testing, teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind. Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts. We come to you with confidence, knowing that you tru-ly are our compassionate mother, health of the sick and cause of our joy. Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, keep us in the em-brace of your arms, help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen.

THE RIGHT DIRECTION If we walk one step toward God, God will run ten steps toward us. —Anonymous

BAPTISM

Prior to baptizing a child, the parents and Godparents must attend a baptismal seminar. Those seeking to baptize a child must com-plete a registration form. Forms can be found on line or at the Church office.

Qualifications for sponsors of a baptism.* Must be confirmed * Must be a practicing Catholic * Must be at least 16 years old * If married, it must be a Catholic marriage.

Please Pray for the repose of all souls, especially the Soul sof

ElaineRichardAnd

NorvinKraemerJr.May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.Amen.

PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION It has long been a Catholic understand-ing and practice that when circumstanc-es prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion is an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly em-brace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot receive Him in sacra-mental Communion. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Commun-ion increase our desire to receive sacra-mental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily. (As you follow the Mass on facebook, this is the prayer to pray at the time for Holy

Communion) I believe that you are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I em-brace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen By St Alphonsus Liguori

SAINT MARIA GORETTI (1890-1902) July 6 Does anything match a mother’s pride in her children? First Communions, confirmations, graduations, wed-dings: how these delight a mother’s heart! Imagine, then, Assunta Goretti, the only mother ever to attend her child’s canonization! In poverty-stricken rural Ita-ly, widowed Assunta tended fields for the Serenelli family, whose eighteen-year-old son, Alessandro, propositioned her barely twelve-year-old Maria; then, when she resisted, crying, “It is a sin! God forbids it!” he stabbed her fourteen times. As she lay dying, Ma-ria assured the attending priest, “Yes, I forgive Ales-sandro! I want him to be in Paradise with me some-day.” Imprisoned, unrepentant, Alessandro changed after dreaming that a radiant Maria had offered him fourteen lilies. “I’ve kept my promise,” she smiled. “You’ll be here with me someday.” Upon release, he rushed to beg Assunta’s forgiveness. “Jesus has for-given you,” she replied, “my Maria, too. How can I refuse?” Next morning, mother and murderer walked arm in arm to church and knelt side by side for Com-munion. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9; Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 65:10-14; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 [1-9]