Fr. Mark P. Ledoux Pastor

Carencro Catholic School August 30, 2020 ORDINARY TIME “You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” ~Matthew 16:23

P.O. Box 40/102 N. Church Street, Carencro, Louisiana, 70520 . Phone: 337-896-9408 . Fax: 337-896-9414 . Email:[email protected] . www.sprcc.org

St. Peter Roman Mission Statement . o` e Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by living the Gospel PARISH of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacrament, and Service as taught by the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter Parish is a community of SACRAMENTS dedicated Catholics centered on the Eucharist, which is the source and the summit of all that we do and hope to become. Approved August 19, 2014 SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY EUCHARIST OFFICE HOURS: The Parish Office is closed until further notice. As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the All parish business is being conducted via phone or email only. Mass is central to who we are and what we do. Regular Mass Times are listed on the front of the bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To Patricia Blumrich ...... 896-9408 receive formation for First Holy Communion, Faith Formation Secretary, Parish Receptionist contact the Parish Office, 896-9408. Jody McConnell ...... 896-9408 Cemetery Manager SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Cindy Courville...... 896-9408 Essential to the Christian Life, the Sacrament of Confession is where we come into Parish Bookkeeper contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us. Susan Ducharme...... 896-9408 Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing Carencro Catholic School Principal our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a Devin Soeseno ...... 896-8973 personal relationship with Jesus. 30 minutes before Perpetual Adoration Coordinators every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered. Gloria Matte ...... 658-3759 If you need to receive the Sacrament of Confession for the first time, contact the Parish Office, 896- Melinda Devillier ...... 896-1334 9408. Welcome Committee Chairperson Nancy Stelly ...... 288-2472 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Neocatechumenal Way Through the waters of Baptism, the new John McConnell ...... 280-4267 Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal Natural Family Planning Life. To have your infant baptized, please contact Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau...... 886-1437 the Parish Office at least 2-4 months to the baby’s due date so that there is enough time to Pro-Life Coordinator complete preparation for the Sacrament. Margaret Vidrine ...... 896-4637 Parents should be registered, Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator participating members of the Parish Family. Melinda Devillier ...... 896-1334 Proposed Sponsors (Godparents) should be Catholic Daughters attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors GeorgAnna Robichaux...... 654-6836 receive a Baptismal Packet which must be St. Anne Society completed and received before attendance at a Baptismal instruction class is scheduled. A Madeline S. Braquet...... 896-8703 Baptismal date is determined after all Church Bonne Mort Society requirements are satisfied. Noreen Breaux ...... 896-8780 If you are a parent or an adult seeking the Knights of Columbus Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish (3rd Degree) Kyle Leger, Grand Knight ...... [email protected] Office, 896-9408.

(4th Degree) Duane Prejean, Faithful Navigator . . . . . [email protected] SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Altar Servers In the beginning, God created mankind Matt Arceneaux ...... [email protected] as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union Kyle Leger...... [email protected] to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love St. Vincent De Paul ...... 896-9499 for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is God’s Little Dusters made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the Rose Richard ...... 896-6278 Church and the world. Couples discerning the Usher Coordinator vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for Wilbert Lacombe...... 896-9615 their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior Cub Scout Pack 497 to the desired wedding date. Cassandra Underwood...... 318–787-9017 Prayer Line SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF Debbie Young...... 280-6662 THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL Unplanned Pregnancy ARRANGEMENTS For Free Confidential Counseling ...... 289-9366 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, Parish Pastoral Council Members to make an appointment. Allen Latour, Chairperson; Jason Guidry, Vice-Chairperson; Carolyn Huval, Secretary; Also, contact the church office before you contact anyone else in making funeral Randal Caffery, Janet Stelly, Nancy Stelly, Richard Tietz, Margaret Vidrine arrangements. We are here to guide you through that Mary Frances Baudoin, Youth Member most difficult time. Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair; Debbie LaFleur, Finance Committee Vice Chair Burt Arceneaux, Parish Trustee

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August 30, 2020

SEPTEMBER: MONTH DEDICATED TO OUR LADY OF SORROWS MARK YOUR Devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady has its roots in Sacred Scripture and in Christian piety, CALENDAR which always associates the Blessed Mother with her suffering Son. This feast was introduced by MONDAY – AUGUST 31 the Servites in order to intensify devotion to Our 6:30AM – Mass Lady’s Sorrows. In 1817 Pius VII — suffering 7:00AM – Patriotic Rosary TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 1 grievously in exile but finally liberated by Mary's intercession — extended the feast to the universal Church. 6:30AM – Mass The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is dedicated to the spiritual WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 2 martyrdom of Mary, Mother of God, and her compassion with the 6:30AM – Mass sufferings of her Divine Son, Jesus. In her suffering as co- 7:00AM –Holy Hour to St. Joseph 6:30PM – Confessions [Inside Parish Hall; Mask Required] redeemer, she reminds us of the tremendous evil of sin and shows us the way of true repentance. May the numerous tears of the THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 3 Mother of God be conducive to our salvation; with which tears 6:30AM – Mass Thou, O God, art able to wash away the sins of the whole world. FIRST FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 4 6:30AM – Mass As Mary stood at the foot of the Cross on which Jesus hung, 7:00AM – Eucharistic Holy Hour the sword of sorrow Simeon had foretold pierced her soul. FIRST SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 5 7:00AM – First Saturday Mass followed by the Holy THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY Rosary with Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 1) The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35) 4:00PM – Mass 2) The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15) 6:30PM – Lt. Fr. Joseph Verbis Lafleur Memorial Mass 3) Loss of the Child Jesus for three days (Luke 2:41-50) [St. Landry Catholic Church; Opelousas] 4) Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 6 7:00AM, 9:00AM

(Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17) Please note the following cancellations due to the spread of 5) Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:25-30) COVID-19: 6) The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross  All parish organization events (Psalm 130; Luke 23:50-54; John 19:31-37)  Faith Formation night (parents are to keep up with weekly online lessons at home)

7) The burial of Jesus (Isaiah 53:8; Luke 23:50-56; John Holy Mass available for viewing at the following sites: 19:38-42; Mark 15:40-47)  www.diolaf.org  www.ewtn.com

PRAYER FOR SEPTEMBER TO OUR LADY OF SORROWS Listen on Catholic Radio:  90.5FM MOTHER OF COMPASSION  1230AM

O Holy Virgin, in the midst of all your Also televised on E.W.T.N. and on www.ewtn.com: glory, we ask you not to forget the  The Holy Rosary – 8:30pm sorrows of this world. Cast a look of pity  The Chaplet of Divine Mercy – 2:00pm

upon all who struggle against life’s ACTS OF SPRIRTUAL COMMUNION difficulties, and who cease not to feel all It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it its bitterness. Have pity on all who have been is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, which is a separated from those they love. Have pity on the source of grace. Spiritual Communion is an ardent desire to lonely and friendless. Pardon the weakness of our receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot faith. Have pity on those whom we love. O Holy receive Him in sacramental Communion. The most common Mother, show a mother’s compassion toward the reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a sorrowful and those who tremble under life’s person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion afflictions. Give them hope and peace. Amen. increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION PRAYER Most Sorrowful Heart of Mary, Pray for us. My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I ST. PETER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. St. Vincent de Paul Society Amen.

Faith Formation Facilitators 1-8 grade RCIA Mentors “The longer you stay away from Holy Communion, the more Call the parish office to volunteer your time and your soul will become weak, and in the end, you will become dangerously indifferent.” ~St. John Bosco talent to meet the needs of our parish!

COME LET US ADORE HIM! EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 for more information.

PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED

Sunday: 5am, 6am, 4pm, 8pm

Monday: 1am (URGENT), 5am + Tuesday: 5am, 10pm (URGENT) “YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH”

Friday: 1am (URGENT), 10am, 2pm, 7pm, 11pm (URGENT) DECLARED BY BISHOP DESHOTEL

Saturday: 6am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm, 7pm August 16, 2020 to May 1, 2021

Urgent hours have NO adorer and are being filled in by volunteers! 150 years ago, Pius IX declared All other hours are for a prayer partner. St. Joseph as the Universal Patron of the Church. In light of this anniversary, June 5th began Phase II of the Government re-opening mandate. Bishop Deshotel has established a year Our Adoration Chapel was opened under Phase I, beginning on May of St. Joseph in the Diocese of 27th, but only to committed Adorers, due to the very limited Lafayette from August 16th of this year occupancy restrictions and social distancing requirements as until May 1st of 2021. During this year, directed by the Louisiana Fire Marshal Office. We are grateful to all we as a diocese will meditate on St. our committed Adorers in helping re-open. Joseph’s life, befriend him in prayer, Phase II increases our occupancy from 4 persons to 8 persons and seek his protection. Be on the with 6ft social distancing. Those not committed to a Eucharistic lookout for events celebrating this year Holy Hour will now be allowed into the Adoration Chapel, so long as in your parish, in one of the 13 Church no more than 8 persons are in the main chapel at any given time and parishes named for St. Joseph, and 6ft social distancing is maintained. Preference will always be given across the entire diocese. first to the committed Adorer should occupancy be above 8. Additionally, the Chapel will now require a new access code to enter “YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH” 24/7. Under no circumstance is the lock code to be given out. CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE DIOCESE Anyone is welcome to have access but first needs to acquire the September 2020 - “Tutor of Christ: Joseph and Catechesis” new code from the coordinator, Gloria Matte at 658-3759. Gloria will be happy to share information on attending Adoration during CoVid- PARISH MISSION St. Joseph (Evangeline) 19 as well as sharing the hours that have additional seating. Tuesday, September 1 at 5:00pm

WEST DEANERY CELEBRATION PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY St. Joseph (Rayne) For the week of August 31st – September 6th: Thursday, September 3 at 6:00pm August 31 Rev. Paul Bienvenu September 1 Pope Francis PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH September 2 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI FOR EMPLOYMENT September 3 Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel Saint Joseph, you were yourself once faced September 4 Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell with the responsibility of providing the September 5 Very Rev. William Blanda, VF necessities of life for Jesus and Mary. Look September 6 Rev. Howard Blessing down with fatherly compassion upon me in Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. my anxiety over my present inability to Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of support my family. Please help me to find Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing gainful employment very soon, so that this heavy burden of concern to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. will be lifted from my heart and that I am soon able to provide for Alphonsee we pray. Amen. those whom God has entrusted to my care. Help us to guard against bitterness and discouragement, so that we may emerge from this trial PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY spiritually enriched and with even greater blessings from God. Amen. For the week of August 31st – September 6th: ______August 31 Stephen Melancon September 1 Rev. Patrick Broussard, Director of Seminarians PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH September 2 Rev. Blake Dubroc, Director of Vocations AFTER THE ROSARY/LITANY September 3 Seminary Faculty, Parents, Benefactors of Seminarians To you, O Blessed Joseph, we come in our September 4 Brian Nguyen trials, and having asked the help of your most September 5 Rev. Mr. Connor Poirrier holy spouse, we confidently ask your September 6 Michael Vidrine patronage also. Through that sacred bond of O Lord Jesus Christ, great High Priest, I pray that You call many charity which united you to the Immaculate worthy souls to Your holy priesthood. Lead the seminarians daily in Virgin Mother of God and through the fatherly Your unerring footsteps, so that they may become priests who are love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, models of purity, possessors of wisdom, and heroes of sacrifice. May we humbly beg you to look graciously upon the they be steeped in humility and aflame with love for God and man, beloved inheritance which Jesus Christ apostles of Your glory, and sanctifiers of souls. Mary, Queen of the purchased by his blood, and to aid us in our Clergy, pray for us. Amen. necessities with your power and strength.

O most provident guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen HELP KEEP OUR CHURCH GROUNDS BEAUTIFUL… children of Jesus Christ. Most beloved father, dispel the evil of VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! falsehood and sin. Our most mighty protector, graciously assist us from heaven in our struggle with the powers of darkness. And just We thank those who have already responded to our as you once saved the Child Jesus from mortal danger, so now request for volunteers to keep our parish flowers beds beautiful and free of weeds! defend God’s Holy Church from the snares of her enemies and from all adversity. Shield each one of us by your constant protection, so However, in spite of their tremendous effort and because of the that, supported by your example and your help, we may be able to extensive amount of flower beds on our church campus, we need YOUR HELP! If you, your family or your parish group are able to live a virtuous life, to die a holy death, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen. assist in this effort and “adopt” a bed, please call the parish office.

CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL

CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL OUR MISSION Carencro is an academic community Beginning a 123 Year Tradition who, through fidelity to the Roman Catholic Faith, strives to witness to the Glory of Jesus Christ and to serve mankind through spiritual, moral and academic excellence.

CARENCRO CATHOLIC HIGHLIGHTS REGISTRER ONLINE NOW FOR ~ 123 years of Catholic Education THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR ~ Daily Faith Formation Instruction

Carencro Catholic is NOW accepting applications ~Technology Studio ~Art ONLINE for the 2020-2021 school year. ~Campus Ministry Classes available for Pre-K (3-year olds) ~Clubs to 8th grade. ~Athletics

PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931 Proud Feeder School of Teurlings Catholic High School WE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE! www.CarencroCatholic.org Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admissions or employment.

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER Respect for the Planet’s Resources That the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.

PRAYER TO OVERCOME RACISM 00 Mary, friend and mother to all, through your Son, God has found a way to unite Himself to every human being, called to be one people, Capital Campaign Current Status sisters and brothers to each other. 97.96% of goal reached We ask for your help in calling on your Son, seeking forgiveness 121 Committed Prayer Partners for the times when we have failed to love and respect one another. 39 Anonymous Donors 644 Gifts & Pledges We ask for your help in obtaining from your Son the grace we need to overcome the evil of racism and to build a just society.  Thank you for your continued sacrificial giving and We ask for your help in following your Son, so that prejudice and ongoing commitment to our parish restoration and animosity will no longer infect our minds or hearts but will be building projects. replaced with a love that respects the dignity of each person.

 If you have not yet become part of this important and Mother of the Church, the Spirit of your Son Jesus meaningful project, please consider contributing. warms our hearts: pray for us. Amen.

Give Now FOR THE GLORY OF God PRAYER FOR HURRICANE SEASON O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CHALLENGE Your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed Your order and returned to A generous benefactor has extended a challenge to match funds its former quietude. You are still the Master of land and sea. We live dollar-for-dollar up to $26,000.00 for a potential total donation of in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control: the Gulf, $52,000.00. like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land and Let us come together to match this challenge. spread chaos and disaster. If everyone contributes a little, we will all benefit. During this hurricane season we turn to You, O Loving Father. Challenge Amount – $26,000.00 for a total with Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and matching funds of $52,000.00 whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Donations to Date – $13,142.25; with matching funds Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead with becomes $26,284.50 Your Son in our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk Challenge Balance – $25,715.50 in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach heavenly Jerusalem

To qualify the following must be met: where a stormless eternity awaits us. Amen. † Donation would not include pledges already made and still paying on PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS † Donation does not include general offertory payments Be mindful, O Lord, that mercy and kindness have † For more info, contact Cindy at the office (896-9408) been Yours from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth. ~ Ps 25:6-7

REFLECTION: A woman wrote of her abortion, “It “ What can I possibly say about the Mother of God? About was very painful, physically and mentally. It affected me in the the Immaculate and Spotless One? She appeared to Bl. worst way. I felt very guilty. I couldn’t look at any kids. I know I won’t ever do it again.” Hermann Joseph (13th-century German mystic) as a wrinkled-up old lady. When he wondered about the reason Those getting an abortion think it will solve their problems, and they find out it only creates more of them. for this, he received this curt answer: ‘I have appeared to you just like your devotion is.’ Has your devotion to the most PRAYER: Lord, show us how to reach out to those who have had abortions and how to understand their pain. Bring us all loving Mother become stale? Pray for me, also, that I may grow and increase in this love.” ~Fr. Francis Xavier Seelos to healing.

0 CORONAVIRUS SPIRITUAL RESOURCES

POPE FRANCIS ISSUES PLENARY INDULGENCE Holy Virgin of Guadalupe,

Pope Francis has issued an Apostolic Penitentiary granting a Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. We plenary indulgence to the faithful suffering from coronavirus, for fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask healthcare workers, and to the faithful who implore Almighty God for you to intercede for us with your Son, as you did at an end of the epidemic. The special indulgence requires participants the wedding in Cana. to have a spirit of detachment from any sin and that they unite spiritually through the media to the celebration of Holy Mass, Holy Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation Rosary, the Way of the Cross, or other forms of devotion, with a will and world, and for all our families and loved ones, to fulfill the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic the protection of your holy angels, that we may be communion, and prayer according to the Holy Father's intentions) as spared the worst of this illness.

soon as possible. For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of ~See article “Holy See grants indulgence to coronavirus patients healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and Catholics who pray for them” By Hannah Brockhaus at and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust. www.catholicnewsagency.com for further information and conditions for obtaining the indulgence. 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 truly are our A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION IN TIME compassionate mother, health of the sick and cause of our joy.

OF PANDEMIC Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, O Mary, you always brighten our path keep us in the embrace of your arms, help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen. as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the Cross, “FORMED” IS AN EXCELLENT FREE RESOURCE FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND NURISHMENT IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES! took part in Jesus’ pain PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL IT HAS TO OFFER! while remaining steadfast in faith. O loving Mother, THE CATHOLIC FAITH, you know what we need, ON DEMAND and we are confident you will provide ENJOY A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO FORMED.ORG – an incredible The ancient fresco of for us as at Cana in Galilee. online gateway to the best Catholic content, all in one place! Madonna del Soccorso Intercede for us with your Son Jesus, (Our Lady of Help) in FORMED PROVIDES AMAZING CONTENT 24/7 FOR YOU TO GROW St. Peter’s Basilica was the Divine Physician, IN YOUR FAITH: restored with the  Entertaining movies support of the Knights for those who have fallen ill,  Enlightening programs of Columbus to mark the Year of Faith (2012- for those who are vulnerable,  Inspiring talks 2013). Photo courtesy  A great selection of popular ebooks. and for those who have died. of Fabbrica di San

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to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus,

who took upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows,

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Under thy protection we seek refuge, + Go to formed.org/signup O Holy Mother of God. + Select St. Peter Roman Catholic Church + Register with your name and email address In our needs, + Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED despise not our petitions, Parishioners DO NOT need to re-register to sign in. Passwords being phased out; email will still work. but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. More free online resources available during the health crisis: Amen.  www.diolaf.org

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PRIEST CALLS FOR SPIRITUAL ADOPTION OF VICTIMS DYING ALONE FROM CORONAVIRUS There's a movement to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the quarantined victims.

Inspired by news that due to severe quarantine restrictions people succumbing to the coronavirus in Italy are dying separated from family and friends, a Catholic priest sent out an appeal to believers to daily “spiritually place ourselves beside one of the poor unfortunate men and women who are dying alone in hospitals all over the world because of this virus.” The families of the dying can’t say goodbye, hold their loved ones’ hands, or pray with them because everyone is quarantined. And so, thousands are dying alone – utterly alone and scared in their final hours. More than 6,000 in Italy and more than 10,000 worldwide so far. LifeSiteNews was forwarded a touching proposal conceived by Fr. Philip Kemmy, a priest in Ireland who suggests that we each commit to praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet each day with a very specific intention in mind.

Fr. Kemmy explained:

Earlier this evening I was reading a news report on the SkyNews website which, quoting a doctor in a hospital in Italy, had the headline: “Everyone Dies Alone.” It was a very sobering and tragically sad report, describing how, because they have to be isolated, those suffering and slowly dying from Covid19 meet their end without the comfort and consolation of their relatives and loved ones. The medical staff do what they can, but they are overwhelmed by the task that lies before them. When I read that headline, immediately I was stirred to begin this little project. Inspired by a scene in the Diary of St. Faustina, where she was spiritually transported by the Lord in order to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at the bedside of a dying man she did not know, I would like to suggest that we would each commit to praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet each day for the days ahead to spiritually place ourselves beside one of the poor unfortunate men and women who are dying alone in hospitals all over the world because of this virus, some of whom are perhaps not well prepared spiritually for their earthly end. If families were to pray it then several dying persons would be spiritually adopted with the one prayer of the Chaplet. Praying the Chaplet for the dying, we will petition Jesus to enfold them in his Merciful Love in their final hours and grant them a strong experience of his consoling presence before they take their leave of this life. This would be a great act of mercy and love for those who are victims of this virus and who are approaching their end. Please consider taking part in this project. There is no need to sign up to anything. It is a simple movement which, please God, will bear enormous fruit for the souls for whom we pray. I would appreciate it if you were to pass this on to others you know who might be willing to take up this spiritual work of mercy. In the final weeks of Lent it would be a good spiritual practice to incorporate into our prayer routine.

Yours in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Philip

UNFATHOMABLE MERCY ENVELOPS THE SOUL Fr. Kemmy recalled God’s words to St. Faustina: At the hour of their death, I defend as my own glory every soul that will say this chaplet; or when others say it for a dying person, the pardon is the same. When this chaplet is said beside the bedside of a dying person, God’s anger is placated. Unfathomable mercy envelops the soul, and the very depths of my tender mercy are moved for the sake of the sorrowful passion of my Son. And Jesus said to St. Faustina: When they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between my Father and the dying person, not as the just judge, but as the merciful Savior.

THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET If you are unfamiliar with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, it is recited using a Rosary:

OPENING PRAYER: You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

REPEAT 3 TIMES: O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!

PRAY: Our Father, Hail Mary and The Apostle's Creed

For each of the five decades (On each “Our Father” bead of the rosary), pray: Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On each of the 10 “Hail Mary” beads, pray: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Concluding prayer (Repeat 3 times): Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Closing Prayer: Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. ~(excerpt) by Doug Mainwaring; lifesitenews.com

LT. FATHER JOSEPH VERBIS LAFLEUR MEMORIAL MASS St. Peter Faith Formation is in th Saturday, September 5 ; 6:30pm need of two (2) Class Facilitators St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas Most Rev. J. Douglas Deshotel, D.D. will be the Celebrant and for 2nd grade and 3rd/4th grades, Homilist for the annual memorial Mass in St. Landry Catholic one Thursday evening each month, September Church in Opelousas for Chaplain Fr. Verbis Lafleur. The thru May. All students learn at home with Mass will be held Saturday, September 5th at 6:30pm. parents, therefore, the facilitator is only Father Lafleur, who offered his first Mass in St. Landry responsible to distribute and monitor Church, volunteered as a chaplain from St. Mary Magdalene, Abbeville, at the outbreak of World War II. Stationed in the Philippines, he became a prisoner assessments that one night each month. Please of the Japanese. He was killed when the prison ship he was on was torpedoed contact Cindy at the church office, 896-9408, or and died trying to save his fellow prisoners. A statue commemorating this email [email protected] to volunteer or for more heroic act stands in front of St. Landry Church. The memorial Mass is held information. Help us pass on the Faith! each year. This year marks the 76th anniversary of his death.

PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

DIVINE MERCY MESSAGE We give to the church not because God needs “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU” but because we need to give back a thankful share St. Faustina: “Today I heard these words: Pray of what God has given to us. for souls that they be not afraid to approach the tribunal of My mercy. Do not grow weary of August 27, 2020 praying for sinners. You know what a burden Due to office closure for Hurricane Laura, no their souls are to My Heart. Relieve My deathly financial report is available. Totals will be sorrow; dispense My mercy” (Diary 975) reported next weekend.

PLEASE MAIL IN OR GIVE ON-LINE PATRIOTIC ROSARY RESUMES

EVERY MONDAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 6:30AM MASS TITHING DURING CORONAVIRUS You are invited to join with fellow parishioners in praying

the Patriotic Rosary for peace and the conversion of our GIVING OPTIONS IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES country. This beautiful rosary, which dedicates each Hail

Mary to a specific state in the union, is prayed every Many of you have continued your church parish tithing by mailing in your Offering. We are extremely grateful and encourage Monday morning immediately following the 6:30am in the you to continue to do so. Another option available to you at no church. For more info. call Ronald Fontenot at 277-8251. additional cost to you or to the parish is to set up recurring Offering payments directly through your personal bank. On-line giving through our website is another option available IN MEMORIAM

to you, however, there are transaction fees that are incurred by the CHURCH SANCTUARY LIGHT church parish through this method of giving. While we all face Available financial hardship and uncertainty at this time, we encourage you CHAPEL SANCTUARY LIGHT to give either through mail-in or direct payments through your bank Available to save the church parish the associated fees. This allows the church parish to make full use of your generous Offerings. MASS INTENTIONS Again, THANK YOU for continuing to support St. Peter Catholic MONDAY - August 31 Church through your charitable contributions. Your sacrifice and 6:30AM – Jeffery Meaux; Mrs. Doris Martinez Olivier by Carencro support is what allows us to continue our mission of meeting the Catholic School; Laura (BD) spiritual needs of all our parishioners and pay our parish bills. TUESDAY – September 1

MAIL-IN 6:30AM - Odette Coussan & Healing & Special Graces for everyone in

Your parish tithing can be mailed to the parish office at: need; Matt (BD), Penny Lacombe, Ronnie Begnaud, Beth Dupuis; Odette Coussan & Healing & Special Graces for PO Box 40 Carencro, LA 70520 everyone in need; Mary Jane Krieg (DA), Bob Krieg, Rita Ann K. Vega; Sarah (BD) ON-LINE GIVING WEDNESDAY - September 2

On-line giving is quick, easy, safe & secure! Simply go to 6:30AM – Goldy Begnaud (BD); William Shuff (DA); Katie & Jimmy;

www.sprcc.org & click on the ONLINE GIVING tab at the top of the Living & Deceased Members of St. Anne Society by St. home page. Anne Society; Special Intentions; Lee Paul (BD) THURSDAY - September 3 6:30AM - Jan & Luke Coussan & All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Leona Leblanc; Patricia Dorsey; Jan & Luke Coussan & All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; Olivier (BD); Patricia Dorsey In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus brings up the topic of the cross to His followers. They would not realize the cross was FRIDAY - September 4 6:30AM – Dr. Fred Meyer, M/M Ray P. Breaux, M/M Ourelie Landry; part of God’s plan and was to be their legacy until after the Living & deceased members of the Bonne Mort Society by Resurrection. Today’s followers of Christ recognize they are Bonne Mort Society; Norma Clause; Stephanie Simoneaux; stewards of His entire legacy, including His cross; that Ethel Connolly & Family; Pennie & Michael Sibille through their mutual sacrifices God’s glory is revealed. They SATURDAY - August 29 don’t live their lives in Christ only when it is convenient for 7:00AM – Deceased members of Arnaud, Evans & Fontes Families; them. They make a decision to take up their cross and carry Andrew Caillier; Michael Johnson; Alfred Family; Pennie & it, no matter what the cost. In the midst of the uncertain times Michael Sibille we live in, what crosses do we bear in order to reveal God’s 4:00PM – Riolan Coussan & living & deceased members of Coussan Family; E. J. Olivier, M/M George Guilbeau, Vianney Benoit; glory? Living & deceased members of Melancon, Connolly, & Fontenot Families; Larry Duhon; M/M John Kidder & Family Elmae Bourgeois (102nd BD), Pooor Souls in Purgatory, Grace of a Happy Death; Allen “Al” Bourgeois, Living & NAMES OF THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES deceased members of the Breaux & Bourgeois Family, President Donald Trump - Commander in Chief Special Intention; Iray Young; Doris Martinez Olivier by St. Michael Baudoin-Marines Isaac Mayard-Air Force Anne Society; M/M Otis Sonnier, Sr., M/M Clement Olivier, Christopher Blumrich-Nat’l Guard Ryan Mitchell-Air Force Sr., M/M David Guidry, Sr.; Vales Guileau, Rita Faye Cameron Brasseaux-Army Gavin Miller-Navy Guilbeau, Keith Lemaire; M/M Dyriaque Huval, M/M John Kylor J. Broussard-Army Brennan Randel-Army Willen Olivier, Clement Olivier, Jr.; Rosalind Dugal by St. John-Paul Comeaux-Marines Matthew Scott Richard-Nat’l Guard Anne Society; Evelyn Lalande Martin, M/M Roland Matte, Kyle Comeaux-Marines Cody Smith-Nat’l Guard M/M John Boudreaux; Ted Thomas Breaux; Douglas MSGT Reginald J. Cormier-Air Force Jacob Stelly-Air Force Johnnie & Frank & Ella Mae Barker; Ray & Nina Melancon Kade Domingue-Army Lauren Stelly-Army SUNDAY - August 30 Steven Friloux-Navy Caleb Trahan-Army 7:00AM – M/M Richard Truax & living & deceased members of Truax Thomas Friloux-Nat’l Guard Kohl Trahan-Army & McMillan Families; Jason Louis Vincent (DA) & Living & PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Deceased Family Members; Dr. Fred Meyer, M/M Ray P. Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and Breaux (Her DA), M/M Ourelie Landry; Eldine Miller & Living forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their & Deceased Members of the Miller & Venable Families; duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe Glenn Mouton (DA); Randel Breaux (DA); Pennie & Michael from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return Sibille; Mary Bernard by St. Anne Society; E.J. Olivier, M/M home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for George Guilbeau, Vianney Benoit; Pris (Healing) Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 9:00AM - Pro Populo

NO 5:30PM Mass – Please Note: All Mass Intentions for the Sunday, 5:30PM Mass have been moved to the Saturday, 4:00pm Mass. If you would prefer that your intentions be scheduled for the Sunday, 7:00am Mass please call Patricia at the parish office.

Remember St. Peter Roman Catholic Church by planning your eternal gifts through a will, estate plan, IRA, retirement fund, insurance policy or a charitable trust. Call the parish office for more Information

Pray for the Souls in Purgatory” James W. & Verla (D) Mouton

Nepveaux & Matt Family Fred N. Mayer, MD Barbara J. Brown Iray Young Bob Simpson Allen (Al) Ray Bourgeois Ted Breaux

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