CANE CATHOLICS PASTORAL CENTER Ph. 225.265.3953 Fax 225.265.2507 Mon-Thur. 8am-4pmFriday 8am-Noon
OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH 13281 Hwy 644Vacherie, LA 70090
SAINT PHILIP CHURCH 1175 Highway 18Vacherie, LA 70090Ph. 225.265.4085
SAINT JAMES CHURCH 6613 Highway 18St. James, LA 70086Ph. 225.265.4210 Fax 225.265.4225Satellite Office Hours: Mon & Fri. 8am-Noon
CLERGY:Rev. Matthew [email protected]. John VuParochial [email protected]
Deacon Ricky Oubre (985)[email protected]
STAFF: Ms. Stephenie AubertCoordinator of Religious [email protected]
Ms. Julie Chiasson [email protected]
Mrs. Carol Ann Hymel Administrative [email protected]
Ms. Claire Amedee [email protected]
Ms. Jeanie Hymelstjameschurch @canecatholics.com
Mrs. Gretchen Ketchensstjameschurch @canecatholics.com
Ms. Kaye PoretPlease send all bulletin announcements by noon on Tuesday to: [email protected]
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THE HOLY MASS -WEEKDAYS MON 8am Our Lady Of PeaceTUE 8am St. Philip WED 8am Our Lady of Peace THU 8am Our Lady of Peace, 6pm St. Philip FRI 8am St. James
THE HOLY MASS -WEEKENDS SAT 4pm OLOP
6pm St. PhilipSUN 8am St. James 10am OLOP 4pm St. Philip —3rd Sunday of every month
Mass is bilingual
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSUN 7:15am-7:45am St. JamesSAT 3:00pm-3:45pm OLOPSAT 5:30pm-5:50pm St.PhilipIf you need to attend Confession outside one of these times, please call the office
Sacrament of Marriage - Call the parish at least six months in advance before setting date or making preparations
PRAYER LINE St. JamesRamona Mitchell 225.265.2352Myrna Schexnayder 225.405.1590St. PhilipCecile Hymel 225.265.7705Our Lady of PeaceMarlene Webre 225.265.4528
TRAVELING CHALICE November 16th—Terry Amedee23rd—Myron/Anne Reulet
Flowers and Sanctuary Candles
Our Lady of Peace: Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Ray Falgoust Family by Bernard Falgoust Adoration Chapel In Loving Memory of Rupert Becnel Family by Bernard Falgoust
St.Philip: Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Manuel Amedee by Claire Amedee St. Philip Icon In Loving Memory of Ellis Bourgeois by Family
St. James: Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Manford Sorrell, Sr. by Family
A Game Changer “This… is a game changer,” said the commercial. If you’ve watched any television in the past decade, you’ve heard such hyperbole to describe different products, mostly likely a new car or a new phone. The advertisers want you to believe that this thing will change your life. You’ve driven a car your whole life, but this time it will be different. Your smartphone has had the same general shape for the past 15 years – thank you, iPhone –, but this time it will be different. If all it took was a new car or new phone to change our lives, I would be out of a job. Why go to church if some product can satisfy all your needs?
Fortunately, we are not simply bodies. Each of us is a body and soul together. You have an eternal soul, which means that there is no product on earth that can meet all your needs. Your needs are not only physical but spiritual as well. This begs the question: If physical products are anointed by aggressive advertisers as game changers, is there an equivalent for the soul? What does a game changer for the soul look like?
Over the past weekends, Fr. John and I have been sharing about a parish experience that has benefited different parishes in our diocese and beyond. The parish experience is called the ACTS retreat. ACTS stands for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. As we mentioned last weekend, this is an overnight, weekend retreat that is hosted by fellow parishioners. The retreats for men and women are held separately. The retreat makes such an impression on parishioners that people line up to attend and to serve on the retreat. My experience of getting volunteers for anything in the parish is like pulling teeth. I believe the enthusiasm from people wanting to work the retreat is what gets a lot of priest’s attention.
After Mass last weekend, a visitor told me on his way out of Mass, “This can be a game changer for your parish.” He was speaking from his experience of an ACTS retreat in another diocese. Since then I’ve heard from parishioners who have family members that attended the retreat. Even after a few announcements, I can already see an interest in this retreat. It will be fun to promote the retreat until we have ours in May and August because one of the rules of the retreat is that you don’t share the details about it. This keeps the experience a surprise for those who attend for the first time.
I attended an ACTS retreat in April of 2016 up in Cottonport, LA. The biggest impression was the attendees, a cross section of men who don’t typically come to church except for funerals, Christmas and Easter (I’m more likely to see their wives). I thought to myself, “Here are the missing men!” If this retreat can reengage even a few men who normally excuse themselves from weekend Mass, I think it’s worth the effort.
Peace,Fr. Matthew
Upcoming Events
Fall Faith Formation Classes are being held at St. Philip
from 5:30-6:45pm on Monday evening.
10th Grade & Confirmation: OLOP:
December 7 12:30-3:30
SP/SJ:December 8
10th Grade 9am-11:15 11th Grade 9am-Noon
Baptisms: Baptisms are on an “as needed” basis. Please call the Pastoral
Center office to schedule.
Next Baptismal Seminar will be on December 12
at St. Philip at 6:30pm. You must register by the Tuesday BEFORE the class at www.canecatholics.com. Your registration form is sent to the office. This is how we determine how
many people will be attending the class.
Leadership Council Meetings
Cluster Meeting
Our Lady of Peace
St. Philip
St. James
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Prayer Groups/Bible Study Men’s Prayer Group OLOP- 7:00am on the last Saturday of the month
Charismatic Prayer Meeting - Mondays at 7pm at OLOP Bible Study- every other Monday at 9:15am in the Holy Cross Hall at OLOP
Meetings Good Children Meeting at GC Hall - First Sunday of the Month at 11am
OLOP Squires Meeting - HCH - First Sunday of the Month at 7pmSt. James KPC - Ladies- 1st Monday of the Month at 6pm
St. James KPC - 1st Sunday of the Month at 9:15am at St. JamesSt. James KPC Jr. Daughters 2nd Sunday of the month 9am in the Cake Room
St. Philip KPC Ladies- 1st Tuesday of the month at 5pm at St. PhilipOLOP K of C - Church Hall - First Thursday of the Month at 6:45pm
St. Philip CDA - St Philip Church Hall - Second Tuesday of the Month - 5:30pmOLOP KPC Ladies - Second Tuesday of the Month at 6pmOLOP CDA - HCH - 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 6pm
K of C 1514-meets at KC Home on 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 6:45pm
Rosaries, Adoration and Novenas Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is prayed on Tuesday after the 8am Mass at St. PhilipThe Scripture Rosary for Peace is prayed on Thursday at St. Philip at 5:10pm.Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament follow the 6:00pm Mass at St. Philip on First Thursday of month.Recitation of Rosary at 7:30am at St. James on FridaysRecitation of Rosary for Priests at 8:30am at St. James on Saturdays.Recitation of Rosary on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Mornings at OLOP before morning MassRecitation of Rosary every first Saturday of the month before the 4 pm mass by the CDA #2316 at OLOP
Choir Practices Monday
Spirit of Praise - OLOP - 6pm Tuesday
St. Philip Choir - 4pm Thursday
OLOP Gospel Choir- 6pm St. James Gospel Choir- 6pm
Reading for the Week Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15;Lk 19:11-28Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43
Ministry Schedules, Baptism Registration, & Online Giving Instructions are available on our website:
www.canecatholics.com
Mass Intentions Mass and Candle Intention books will be opened on Monday, December 2, 2019 for January – June of 2020.
Summer Faith Formation Summer Faith Formation will be held June 8-19, 2020. Registration and more information coming soon!
Job Openings The positions of Ministry Coordinator and Project Coordinator are currently available in the cluster. Both positions are part-time and the hours are negotiable. Please visit canecatholics.com for a full description of these positions. Email your resume to [email protected]
Thanksgiving Baskets CDA Court St. Philip 1504 will be collecting donations for Thanksgiving baskets to be distributed to members of our community. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Shadow Day Parent and students who are considering attending Ascension Catholic High School are invited to Shadow Day on Wednesday, November 20 beginning at 8:20am. Parents and students will attend Mass, tour the campus, and meet students and teachers as they walk through a typical day at ACHS. Please RSVP by calling (225)473-9227 ext. 221
Toy and Coat Drive St. James parish government, Dept. of Human Resources, CAA is hosting its annual toy and coat drive for needy families in St. James Parish. The Special Programs Dept is currently accepting donations to purchase toys and coats through Dec 2. Donations can be sent to St. James Council on Aging, P.O Box 87 Convent, LA 70723. Applications for families in need are being accepted through Nov. 30 at DHR, CAA office at the courthouse in Convent and the Courthouse Annex in Vacherie. Households with children age infant to 12 years are eligible to apply. Applications are available at the back of church. Please call (225)562-2442 for more information.
Senior Citizen Luncheon Good Children Society and the OLOP Gospel Choir along with the Knights and Ladies of KPC will be hosting their annual senior citizen luncheon on Sunday, December 8 beginning at 11am in the church hall at OLOP. Please come out and join us for great food and fellowship.
Save the Date Our Advent Mission will be held December 15th-17th at 6:30pm each evening. We hope that you can join us for these spiritual evenings. More information coming soon!
Life is hard, but have no fear Today’s readings take a fearless look at reality and reach a conclusion that we all know: life is hard. The prophet Malachi preaches fire and brimstone, warning us that evildoers will perish in flames. Saint Paul offers his own warning to the Thessalonians: keep busy, but never become a busybody. He reminds Christians that the apostles themselves worked in toil and drudgery as a model for how we ought to contribute to our community. The Gospel returns to the apocalyptic tone of Malachi, describing the utter chaos of the end-times. We will know the end is near when violence, catastrophe, and hatred dominate the earth. But we must not fear! God’s saving plan brings peace to our hearts. Malachi speaks of the sun’s healing rays, and Jesus himself promises to protect every hair on our heads.Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
November Schedule of Events
Sun Nov 17 Bilingual MassSP 4pm
Thurs Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day OLOP 8am (No Thursday Night Mass at SP)Pastoral Center CLOSED
Fri Nov 29 Pastoral Center CLOSED
Early Bulletin Deadline All Submissions for Dec 1st
bulletin due by November 19
SUN 3-4 AM, 4-5 AM (2), 9-10AM ,12 NOON – 1 PM, 6-7PMTUE 7-8 AMWED 11PM-12 MID, 1-2 AM, 6-7 AM, 9-10 AM,1-2 PM, 3-4 PMTHURS1-2 AM, 7-8 AM, 8-9 AM, 9-10 AM. 2-3 PMFRI 1-2 AM, 5-6 AM, 10-11 AM,12MID – 1 AMSAT. 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM , 5-6 AM, 4-5 PM (2), 5-6 PM, 10-11PM
Please call Rose Brazan to take one of these any other hours
Donald,Sr. & Genevieve Abadie Mrs. Daisy C. Allen Norman AllenRoland & Nell AmedeeBetty BecnelBluebeck, Irene & Jamin Becnel Christopher David Becnel Daniel BecnelDano & Diane R. Becnel J. G. & Marietta Becnel Joseph Lloyd & Geraldine BecnelJoseph Marcel Becnel Maurice Sr. & Daisy K. Becnel Mr. & Mrs. Jules E. Becnel Gustave & Olga Becnel Honorine, Roland Sr. and Jr. BecnelStephan Borne Emilca & Hazel BourgeoisEllis & Lena Bourgeois Gaspard & Ronnie BrazanFrancois, Jr. and Kelly Sue BrazanRobert Brown, Jr. Jessica Rodrigue BusscherIda Dumas Carey Orville & Josephine Celestine & Fly. Othello & Claudia Celestine Eve & Denis Sr. and Jr. Chenier Frederic Clarke Linda Steib ClarkDarnella M. Clark & Karen TassinEdward, Anna & Eddie Clement Joseph “Lal” and Frances Constant Lester, Lois & Neil Cortez Terry & Bertha CortezDonald Delatte, Jr.John, Jr., Rene’ & Hilda DonaldBernard, Esther & Karen Dumas Felicia Dumas Janet Becnel Folse
Reid & Jeanne FolseEarly & Mabel FolseHarold & Hilda FolseStella M. Folse Chance & Doris FrazierShirley FolseKermit & Annette GauthreauxDavid Mark GranierAndrew GravoisEdwin “Menew” Gravois Eloise B. GravoisHonora Gravois Joseph N. Gros, Jr. Joseph Sr. & Olympe Gros Raymond L Gros, Sr. George Grow, Jr. Gillis & Mabel GuillotKelsey HymelRussel and Doris P. Hymel Charles & Judith HubbellJohn & Belta InnessJohn & Laura Isom and Family Willie & Josephine Isom Paulette Smith & M/M Joseph I. James Warren A. JefferyByron J. & Morris Keller, Jr. Johnny J. & Jarran Keller Ora Lee L. KellerJulien & Edith Kliebert and Family Amy LaurentCarroll & Pearl LevetCecilia W. LoupPhilip & Inez MarseThomas & Thelma Marse Joseph, Gladys & Ernest Narcisse Morrison NarcisseClamce & Alvin OubreEddie & Therese Oubre Family Eugenia Steib Oubre and Family
Hurby J. OubreRaymond OubreShane & Larry A. Oubre, Sr. Tylen Oubre Madeleine & Jessie Oubre, Sr. Marjorie Narcisse PhilipHerman ReuletJoe Kirk Reulet Joyce ReuletLloyd, Lynn, Kenneth, & Michael Reulet Alwin Rodrigue August & Alice Rodrigue Chester & Joyce W. Rodrigue Manuel RodrigueTodd RodrigueAlfred RomeElodie RomeO’Neil and Mary D. RomeRoger & Eugene Rome V. J. RomeJerry RougeeLucien & Edna RougeeMr. & Mrs. Guy Schexnayder Alvin Joseph “Specky" SteibAndre & Iona Steib Benoit & Alice Steib & RashaudCharles Steib Charles & Dale Steib Paul & Alice I. Steib Rosemond & Vivian SteibSylvester & Vivian J. SteibCarla Paul SteibPaul & Bernice T. Stein and FamilyLeonard J. SteinTheresa & Euclide SteinJohn Jr. & Cameron StewartBen & Theolaine Tregre and Family Oscar Zeno, Sr. & Larry Jackson
In Loving Memory
Adorers needed for the following hours:
COLLECTION AMOUNTOffertory $3,683.25
ST. JAMESCOLLECTION AMOUNT
Offertory $2,908.00
Repairs and Restorations
$446.00
Cemetery Fund $280.00
All Souls $30.00
ST. PHILIPCOLLECTION AMOUNT
Offertory $5,472.50
Chapel $116.00
Repairs and Restorations $240.00
SJF $5.00
OUR LADY OF PEACE
In Loving Memory
Ramon Domino Karl Becnel 12/18/90 - 11/2/19 6/2/50 - 11/5/19
Roy Borne Kerry Becnel 11/23/38 - 11/4/19 1/23/57 - 10/23/19