Third Sunday of Easter

April 15, 2018 Vol. XXXIV, No. 15

Appearance Of Jesus Offertory Giving The third week of Easter gives An underlying lesson from all three readings this us yet another story of a resurrec- weekend is that the Risen Christ has wiped away our tion appearance of Jesus. Initially, sins, not only for individuals, but throughout the the story was the finding of the world and its history. The terrible power of sin has empty tomb. Then, we had a story now been reversed and our coming to perfection of the appearance of Jesus to the through the love of God is part of the Easter experi- disciples without Thomas, followed by one with ence. As stewards of God’s love we are called to Thomas. Now we have another story where the risen participate in Christ’s redemptive activity. The stew- Jesus eats a meal. The church gives us these texts on ardship questions for us are many: How do we resist successive Sundays to confirm for us that Jesus truly injustice at home or in the workplace? How do we rose from the dead. confront violence in our language and attitudes? New Canonical Assignment How do we bring Christ to others? A few weeks ago I requested time off from min- Weekly Budgeted Need $7,242.00 istry at Sts. Peter and Paul and I also asked Last Sunday for prayers and privacy from our community, both of Envelopes $4,415.00 which I have received as well as much compassion Loose 2,271.00 understanding and friendship. In light of that time On Line Giving 50.00 away, of prayerful discernment, and an openness to Total $6,736.00 Almighty God’s call, I have decided to ask the Arch- Progress Report Cumulative Budget $296,922.00 bishop for a different Canonical Assignment. What Cumulative Income 279,861.98 this means is that I will no longer be serving Sts. Pe- Ahead <$17,060.02> ter and Paul Parish. I want to thank everyone for you Second Collection constant prayerful support and encouragement. This (Building Fund) $1,450.05 community has brought me to new levels of love, life, joy, and enriched by life profoundly. Almighty God has used your hands and hearts to help prepare Diocesan Priest Retirement me for my next assignment so in a way, you are This collection benefits Diocesan coming with me. God Bless you all. Please remem- Priest and is separate from the annual ber me in your prayers as I will certainly remember national collection for the Retirement you in mine. Fund for Religious, which supports re- Gene tired priests, brothers and sisters of religious orders Reserve the Date May 6 and institutes across America. All monies collected The annual Church Picnic is will directly benefit priest of the Diocese of New scheduled for Sunday, May 6, after the 10:30 a.m. Orleans. Mass. There will be chicken, hamburgers and, of Altar Flowers Donation course, buns, lettuce and tomatoes with which to The beautiful arrangements adorning build sandwiches. There will also be potato salad, the altar this weekend were donated in baked beans and jambalaya to complement the celebration of the 40th wedding anniver- meats, and lemonade, punch and tea to quench your sary of George and Brenda Dehm. Our thirst. The picnic is FREE and provided by the congratulations to them, and we wish church in celebration of our parish family. We are them many more years of happiness. asking that you bring a dessert or small individual St. bags of chips that will serve at least ten people. Make sure you set the date aside and plan to join us Will hold a Holy Spirit Novena from May 11- for this wonderful family day at our church!! May 19. “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are Children of God” Rom 8:14 Sts. Peter and Paul 2 Vol. XXXIV, No. 15 Mass Intentions Requested WEEKLY EVENTS Monday, April 16 —Monday 7:00 p.m. in St. Antho- (Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29) ny Hall No Mass Scheduled Tuesday Morning Rosary—Tuesday after the Tuesday, April 17 8:00 a.m. Mass and the St. Jude Novena in St. An- (Acts 7:51—8:1a; Jn 6:30-35) thony Hall 8:00 a.m. Sherin Colmbo Wednesday, April 18 RCIA Tracks I & II—Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in (Acts 8-1b-8; Jn 6:35-40) classrooms 6:30 p.m. Purgatorial Society Patriotic Rosary—Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Thursday, April 19 Church (Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51) Widows Group—Friday at 11:00 a.m. at 8:00 a.m. John Lacourrege† Friday, April 20 Lester’s Seafood 64724 Highway 41, Pearl Riv- (Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59) er, for lunch then return to the Parish Hall at 8:00 a.m. Marlene Ragusa noon for fellowship and dessert. For information, Saturday, April 21 contact Pat Langsford at 863-3445 (Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69) Francis’ Prayer Intention 5:00 p.m. Robert Jenevein†, Joseph Purcella Jr.†, Gerrie Madary, Eugene Blanchard Jr.†, “That economists may have the courage to reject Maurice Bersuder Sr.†, Rosemary Poche†, any economy of exclusion and know how to open Curtis & Vita Owens†, James & Dolores new paths.” Brewin†, Tina Mangano†, Roszczynialski K. C. Scholarship Deadline Is Here Family, Ken & Adele Salzer†, Lee & Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Knights Yvonne Tracey†, Joseph D’Antoni Jr.†, of Columbus Council 11814 is now Raymond Kain, Louis Mangano Sr. & Jr.†, accepting scholarship applications Roger Doucette†, Imelda Gares† from graduating high school seniors Sunday, April 22 who wish to continue their education. (Acts 4:8-12; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18) Applicant must be an active member 7:00 a.m. Ollie Fuselier† 8:30 a.m. Katsy Fandal†, Andrew Lambert†, Ben of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish. Applicant’s family Spansel†, Joshua & Sarah Guth, Henry & must be registered and supporting Parish members. Margaret Jorns†, Larry DuBois†, Matthew Forms are available in Church Office during regular Daniels, Augie Paretti business hours. Deadline for application is Monday, 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish April 16, before 4:00 p.m. Sanctuary Lamp Tabernacle Lamp The Sanctuary Lamp, which burns on the Altar This week the Tabernacle lamp in the 24 hours a day, seven days a week (except Good Fri- Sanctuary burns in memory of the Deceased day), is dedicated to the memory of a deceased per- members of the Widows Group. son, family or group for that week. For a donation of Pray For The Sick $10.00, you can have someone memorialized for the Lyn Adams, Ruth Anderson, Audrey Bonnet, Diana week. Contact the Church Office for details. Bradshaw, JoAnn Brewin, Mary Brown, George & Wanda Baptized Into Christ Butko, May Caballero, Patricia Cuccia, Dotsy Chedville, Born of water and the Holy Spirit Fr. Warren Cooper, Deacon Pat and Cathy Downey, Steve in the Sacrament of was Dunn, Marcelle Ernewein, Carroll Fourcade, Deacon John Connor Anthony Barbin, son of Howard, Virgie Hurstell, Allen & Joan Jagneaux, Maria Kalcic, Gloriette Kiern, Pam King, Elizabeth Kittel, Vito Anthony J. Barbin, Jr. and Madison Montalabano, Jessie O’Dell, Carlene Ragusa, Norris Ripp, (Yates) Barbin. With love and joy, we Ed Roszczynialski, Adele Salzer, Cathy Smith, Karen welcome Connor Anthony Barbin in- Smith, Lorraine Steilberg, Eola Veillon to God’s family. Sts. Peter and Paul 3 Vol. XXXIV, No. 15 Refreshing Our Memorial Garden SPP Stained Glass Window Prints Thank you to all of you who replanted or re- Father Bernie, the original owner of the paint- freshed your plot in our Memorial Garden for the ings, has authorized the sale of prints of the paintings Easter season. We still have two plots that need of the stained glass windows of Sts. Peter and Paul. adopting for cleaning and replanting. Mulch is avail- The paintings were completed by local artist and pa- able in front of St. Joseph’s Workshop (or contact rishioner Diane Bourgeois and were auctioned at the Scott Fandal or Jim Richmond if you need more). Be 2016 Summer Soiree. The proceeds from the sale sure to use live plants that will endure the extremes will go toward the funds of the parish. The prints are of our seasons. Again, thank you for your time and available for purchase at $20.00 each or both energy to make this area of our campus attractive. for $35.00. Those interested should contact the Annulment Info/Writing Workshop Church office or Danny Bourgeois at 504-376-3701. The East Northshore Annulment Ministry an- Can We Change Peoples’ Minds? nounces its Annulment Information and Writing Some people (including many Workshop. Information Night will be Wednesday, Catholics) fell like it is futile to contin- April 18, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the SMM Evan- ue to have a debate over the issue of gelization Building (1050 Robert Boulevard, Slidell). abortion because people feel too The Writing Workshop will continue for the follow- strongly about it and have already made up their ing four Wednesday nights: April 25, May 2, 9, and minds as to what they think. 16 at the same time and location. The workshop is This is wrong. People throughout history have for persons who wish to petition for a “Declaration changed their minds on vital social issues. When the of Nullity” and for individuals who will be witness- United States was new, there was no suffrage or es. The Workshop will only cost your time, your ef- equal rights for women and racial minorities. Almost forts in writing your story and your patience. Please universally in the United States today, the general feel free to bring your laptop. To register, call Pat populace recognizes that this was wrong and that Taylor at 985-774-3747 and leave a message. women and non-whites are entitled to their basic “Living Joy In The Arms Of Jesus” rights as human beings, and the law recognizes it too. The Archdiocese of New Orleans presents It took many years and decades of intense strug- “Living Joy in the Arms of Jesus” Tuesday, April 17, gle involving emotions just as fierce it not more at the Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. fierce than those surrounding the Pro-Life Movement We can make the decision to live joy in the everyday in the 21st century. routine of our lives, as well as in the moments of cri- But victories for freedom were won and people sis. Come and let Jesus enfold you in His tender love certainly did change their minds That is how change and lead you in in a life of abiding Joy. happens. Education is vital so that more people un- This retreat is open to men and women. Lay Ec- derstand the struggle to protect innocent life in the clesial Ministers Agnes Bitature and Yvonne Fouchi womb and then stand ready to defend the rights of all will lead the retreat beginning at 9:00 a.m. and con- living people, including the unborn. tinuing until 2:30 p.m. The cost of the Day of Prayer Change can happen, and change will happen, is $35.00, which includes lunch and refreshments. providing we do our part to work tirelessly to advo- Register online at retreats.arch-no.org or call Susan cate the change for a freer, better world where the Halligan at 504-267-9604. Registration forms are weak and vulnerable are protected and not exploited also available on the bulletin board in the Parish and/or victimized. Pro-Life Articles Author Hall. Prayer For The Aged FREE MOVIE—April 21—6:00 p.m. Eternal Father, unchanged down the changing MICHAEL BRADBURN, D.V.M. years, be near to those who are aged. Even though their bodies weaken, grant that their spirits may be strong. May they bear weariness and affliction with patience, and at the end, meet death with serenity. 64681 HWY 41 Pearl River, LA 70452 Through Christ our Lord. Pope St. John Paul II Office 985-863-5404 Fax 985-863-7877 Sts. Peter and Paul 4 Vol. XXXIV, No. 15

Saint Bernadette of Lourdes—April 16 1026. Bruno was elected for twenty years, introducing re- forms among the secular clergy and the Cluniac reform in Bernadette’s mother and father were the monasteries. very poor. One day Bernadette went to In 1048, with the support of his relative, Emperor Henry gather firewood, she came to a cave near a III, Bruno was elected Pope, succeeding Pope Damasus II, flowing river. Her friends played and sang and he was consecrated 12 February 1049. As Pope Leo IX, but Bernadette stood still, her eyes wide he called a synod at Rome and started many reforms, travel- with wonder. For she saw a beautiful La- ing throughout Western Europe to ensure the reforms were dy, who was dressed in blue and white. carried out. He was called Apostolic Pilgrim. Among other There were stars around the Lady’s head. things, Leo condemned Berengarius of Tours for denying Roses were on her feet. Bernadette told transubstantiation and brought peace to Hungary when it her parents and friends. At first they did was in the throes of war. not believe her. But Bernadette saw the In 1053, Leo led an army against Norman invaders, but lovely Lady again and again. The lovely Lady ordered her to he was defeated and captured and later imprisoned at Bene- dig and a fresh, cool spring came bubbling up out of the vento. St. Peter Damian emphatically denounced him for ground. Sick people who bathed in it grew well and many of leading an army. Leo also opposed some proposals of Patri- the blind could see again. arch Michael Cerularius of “Constantinople, which marked “Build here, said the lovely Lady,” a . And the beginning of he separation of Rome from the Eastern tell people to pray and do penance and walk in processions.” Churches. It was Leo who proposed that be elected They did all this. Soon the wonderful Shrine of Lourdes was only by cardinals, a policy that was formally established five built. And Bernadette waited until after the Lady had made years after his death on 19 April 1054. He was canonized by her last visit to her. Then she went ino the convent. She be- Pope Victor III in 1082, owing in part to many miracles at- came a . tributed to his intervention. All the world knows about Lourdes. It is a beautiful shrine of Our Lady. Her Feast is April 16th. St. Anselm—April 21 Blessed Mary of the Incarnation Bishop and April 18 St. Anselm was born of noble par- entage in Piedmont about the year 1033. Mary of the Incarnation was born in Paris At the age of twenty-seven, St. Anselm on 1 February 1565, and baptized Barbe Au- adopted the monastic state in the monas- rillot. At the age of sixteen, she married Peter tery of Bec, Studied under Lanfranc, was Acarie, and they had six children, three of made in 1063 and in 1078. whom entered the Carmelite Order and one of Various voyages to England in the whom became a priest. interest of his Abbey made him known in that country, and In spite of her household duties and many hardships, 1093 he succeeded his old master, Lanfranc, as unjust Barbe attained the heights of mysticism. She was deeply measures of King William Rufus drew upon him the anger influenced by the writings of St. Teresa of Avila and had of that monarch. In 1097-98, he made a voyage to Rome, mystical contact with the . Moreover, she was mainly and spent some time in a monastery of Calabria, where he responsible for introducing the Discalced Carmelite composed a work on the Incarnation. In the same year he into France. assisted at the Council of Bari, and by his prayers prevented After Barbe’s husband died in 1613, she asked to be the Pope from excommunicating the King of England. admitted to the as a lay sister. She took the name During his travels he composed several of his meta- Mary of the Incarnation and was professed in 1615 at the physical works, and did not return to his See until after the Carmel in Amiens. Her reputation for sanctity was wide- death of King William Bufus in 1100. Differences with the spread, and she was distinguished for her spirit of prayer and new King caused him to undertake a second journey to the spread of the Faith. Mary was highly esteemed Rome in 1103, and Pascal II upheld the authority of the by many holy men of her day, Particularly St. Francis de as hi predecessor, Urban II, had done. He re- Sales. Mary died at Pontoise on 18 April 1618, and was be- turned to England in 1106 and died in 1109. atified in 1791. St. Anselm was characterized by his spirit of recollec- St. Leo IX, Pope—April 19 tion, which he preserved even in the most distracting occu- Leo IX was born in Alsace on 21 pations and by the metaphysical bent of his mind. His writ- June 1002, and given the name Bruno. ten works have deeply influenced Catholic philosophy and After his studies he was ordained a dea- theology. In this field he is best known for his ontological con. Despite that, he commanded troops arguments defender of the rights of the Church against the under Emperor Conrad II during the invasion of Italy in usurpation kings. Lives of the Saintt Sts. Peter and Paul Vol. XXXIV, No. 15