St. Francis of Assisi ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
OCTOBER 13, 2019 • 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 610 NORTH MAIN STREET Rev. Ugochukwu Jerome Cletus, S.S.J., Pastor
BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA 70517 THE JOSEPHITES
RECTORY: 337-332-2250 • FAX: 332-5026 Betty John - Volunteer Secretary OFFICE: 442-1177 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS EMAIL: [email protected] or Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.‒12 noon [email protected] MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.
WEEKDAY MASS Tuesday-Friday 7:00 a.m.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT In the Rectory Chapel Friday, 8:00a.m. to Friday 6:00 p.m.
CONFESSIONS Tuesday through Friday 7:30‒8:00 a.m. Saturday 3:45‒4:15 p.m. Sunday 8:45‒9:15 a.m. and any time upon request.
BAPTISMS If you are seeking information about Baptisms please contact Mrs. Melazie Jacobs at 332-1788.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes September through April Sundays 8:00‒9:00 a.m. (Grades 1‒6) Sundays 10:45‒11:45 a.m. (Grades 7‒11)
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Lisa Alexander Clarence Celestine TRUSTEES Janice Demouchet Ricky Gary Sr. Melazie Jacobs Margaret Noel Raymond Auguillard Anna Ferraro Nataki Faulk ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH BREAUX BRIDGE, LA
If you need to schedule a visit Financial Council with Father Ugochukwu Jerome Cletus or if you have Members someone at home who is ill, notify the pastor. So that he Shirley Thibodeaux- can come to see the person and Chairperson Rhona Wyche -Secretary administer him/her. Explain to Michelle Arceneaux- or Betty John at 337-442-1177. them that the Church is Asst. Secretary interested in the spiritual wel- Dennis Potier-Member Teurlings Catholic High School 2020-2021 fare of all members. Please do Gwendlyn Galentine- TCH Open House—Tuesday, October 15th. not wait until the person is near Member death to call us, please call 337 Frederick Wiltz -Member Two tours begin at 4:00PM & 5:30PM in the -332-2250 or Betty John at 337 Sabastian Calais-Member cafetorium. If you have any questions , please -442-1177 between the hours Clovis Sylvester Jr.-Member contact Maria Hanes in Development Office at of 8:00am-12:00pm Monday Leo Pitte -Member through Friday or please leave Lucille Soularie -Staff mem- 235-5711 ext. 2, or [email protected] ber (Book keeper) A big THANK YOU for all of you who made WEEKLY BULLETIN our Fall Festival a successful one. We appreci- ate those who served on the committee under Poche’s the leadership of Ms. Rhona Wyche for a good St. Francis of Assisi Church is grateful to all of our bulletin job. We also thank those who donated their sponsors. Please help show your appreciation by supporting time, materials, money, and their energy to- our sponsors. wards the success of our festival. May the God of Harvest bless you all. MASS ATTENDANCE — Rev. Ugochukwu Cletus, SSJ OCTOBER 05 4:30 P.M. 124 October 13—Javonee Cochran, Harry Francis, Rayne Jones, Ad- am Jackson, Cerarah Noel OCTOBER 06 7:00 A.M. 95 October 14— October 15—Morgan Alexander OCTOBER 06 9:30 A.M. 157 October 16—Chadacha Davis, Joyce Breaux, Miranda Sam, Joseph Sellers, Margaret Davis October 17—Kasen George, Shawn Lewis, Delores Alexander TOTAL 376 October 18—Tracey Landry, Sandy Lewis, Charles Alexander, Essence Williams, Danielle Alexander, Mary Noel COLLECTION—10/06/19 October 19—Rosline Broussard October 20—Kenzie Abraham, Tanish Clement $5,286.75
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Ida Abraham William Alexander Mary Anne Jean Batiste Hilda Martinez Lorraine Alexander Alice Alexander William Bossier Elaine Jean Louis Rachel Menard Symone Rawls Alexis Alexander Rose Charles Mary Clare Jones Anna Mae Metoyer Anthony Sylvester Annabelle Alexander Winnola Charles Rae Ann Landry A’Mani Marie Noel Clifton St. Julien Fannie Alexander Stephanie Cormier Mary Louis Landry Claudell Noel Bell St. Julien Joseph M. Alexander Clara Mae Demouchet Dorothy Lewis Irene B. Noel Genevieve Thibodeaux Agnes Amest Helen Derouselle Irving Lewis Rose Noel Amy Thompson Gilbert Auguillard Beatrice Felix James Lewis Mrs. Clifton Pete Connie Williams Fr. Daniel Bastianelli, SSJ Ro Risa Rena Pearce Joseph Lewis Msgr. Ron Broussard Russell Williams Ulyesse Batiste, Sr. Alexina Barber Lucille Mallery Indiana Ledet Audrey Wiltz Bernice Broussard Rashawna Jean-Batiste Jeanette Demouchet Mary R. Lewis Willie Mae Wiltz Hebert Joseph Raven Jean-Batiste Hazel Wiltz Loisy Lewis Joseph Matthew Noel Jr Brooke Joseph Jeneita Matthew Roberts Zaylon Pierre Mary Chavis Fontenette Cecelia Soularie 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 13, 2019
-Farmers and Merchants -Melanie Yarbrough Bank&Trust Co. -St. Michael Health Care, -St. Paul Chapter #3 LLC -4th Degree KPC -Vincent Alexander Insurance -Knights of Peter Clever #49 Agency -Boyer, Hebert, Abel & An- -Pellerin Funeral Home gelle, LLC -Evangeline Court #49 -Anonymous Donation -Floyd Poche (Poche’s) -St. Martin Parish Tourists Commission Today’s Readings GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE First Reading— “For I will no longer holocaust or DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF sacrifice to any other god except the Lord.” (2 Kgs SCRIPTURE 5:17a) October 13, 2019 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalm— The Lord has revealed to the nations his sav-
“Ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance …” In the an- ing power. (Ps 98) cient world and into the Middle Ages, there was no treatment Second Reading— This saying is trustworthy: If we for leprosy. People thought it was wildly contagious and were have died with him we shall also live with him. (2 Tm suspicious of any skin diseases. Lepers were isolated from 2:11) civil society. This isolation was uphold by the Mosaic Law. Gospel— Then [Jesus] said to him, “Stand up and go; Should there be a healing from leprosy, the former leper was your faith has saved you.” (Lk 17:19) to present himself to a priest to certify the healing. Like Jesus Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. commands, “Show yourselves to the priests.” The person The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All would then undergo a religious rite to be formally reintro- rights reserved. duced to society. In other words, a leper got their life back. So why didn’t they come back? LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK “As they were going they were cleansed. And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him.” When standing in a place of privilege, it is diffi- Of the ten lepers healed by Christ, only one returns with a cult to see all of the wonders, healings, and graces grateful heart. The others, perhaps, were thankful enough. God bestows upon us. We can easily take God’s Perhaps they couldn’t believe their luck, and they hastened to the priests to confirm the healing. They were more than will- abiding, healing, and sustaining presence for ing to leave their life of rejection and isolation behind. Why granted in our lives if our sights are too focused take any steps backward, when the way ahead was so attrac- on earthly pleasures, status, or concerns. Those tive? An attitude like this is perhaps understandable, but few who have less often have a greater appreciation would admire it. for even the smallest of gifts and tiniest of bless-
How about you? Do you come back? If you’ve ever had the ings. We live in a world of entitlement, and this experience of getting what you hoped and prayed for, you error of thinking that things are “due me” or know that this can sometimes be easier said than done. When “deserved by me” can distort and corrupt our vi- we’ve wanted something badly enough, how easy it can be to sion. How many times a day are you truly thank- focus on the gift rather than the giver. The truth is, God is daily offering us gifts: the gift of our existence, of the created ful and filled with gratitude? If you truly treasure world, of family and friends, of modern conveniences. Even the life God has given you, then every breath you in times of distress, there is always something to be thankful take can be an opportunity to express joyful ap- for. This Sunday, give yourself a gratitude check. Count your preciation. Every moment of life is an occasion blessings. Glorify God and thank Him for the gift of your life! for healing and transformation. Congratulations New Council Members 2019-2020
Ricky Gary Sr.-Chairperson Janice Demouchet- Co-chairperson Nataki Faulk-Secretary Lisa Alexander Clarence Celestine Margaret Noel
The True Friends of La Pointe awarded its Albert P. Joseph scholarship to nine academically de- serving students.
This Year’s recipients are Katelyn Aubrey (Teurlings High); Travion Benjamin, Rionne George, Chantel Malveaux, Centrelle Martin, (St. Martinville High School); Lee Khameron (Loreauville High); Gabrielle Leblanc (Cecilia High); Samuel Robertson (Brentwood Acade- my); and J’Sean Whaum (Southern Lab).
Co-sponsors of the scholarships are the Joseph Family Foundation, Ricky Gary of Gary’s Air Conditioning and Heating, The Hunter’s Choice Hunting Club and Michael Bourda owner of the Evangeline Communications AT&T. PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
“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 Christ, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
October 13—Rev. John Payne, SJ October 14—Rev. René Pellessier October 15— Rev. Stephen Pellessier October 16—Rev. Donald Pelous October 17—Rev. Neil Pettit October 18—Rev. Daniel Picard October 19—Rev. Benjamin Pitre October 20—Rev. Mikel Polson “For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.” (Hb. 5:1)
"And one of them, realizing he had been healed, re- turned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. He was a Samari- tan. Jesus said in reply, Ten" were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?" - Lk 17:15-18
Readings for the Week of October 13, 2019 Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19 Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Lk 11:29- 32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [2a]/Lk 11:37- 41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9 [13b]/Lk 11:42 -46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab [7]/Lk 11:47-54 Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/ Lk 10:1-9 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43 [8a]/ Lk 12:8-12 Next Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 2]/2 Tm 3:14—4:2/Lk 18:1-8 Observances for the Week of October 13, 2019 Sunday: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Callistus I, Pope & Martyr; Columbus Day Tuesday: St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church Wednesday: St. Hedwig, Religious; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin Thursday: St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr Friday: St. Luke, Evangelist Saturday: Sts. John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, & Companions, Martyrs Next Sunday: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Sunday 332-3577 JOE PICARD, INC. PICARD’S Design & Build Auto, Truck, & Industrial Inc. 1417 E. Simcoe Street General Contractor Parts for Just About Everything! funeral homes “As for me and Lafayette, LA 70501 514 Parkway Dr. • Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 3652 Main Hwy., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 my house we will Office: (337) 235-2305 Off: (337) 332-4995 serve the Lord” Fax: (337) 332-4990 337-332-2205 • 337-228-2191 Website: www.syriefh.com www.joepicardinc.com Larry, Millie, Brandon, Robert & Richard Picard (337) 332-2111 St. Michael Healthcare Home Care Instead of Nursing Care (337) 228-2064 332-1144 1423 Henderson Highway, 345 West Mills Ave Henderson, LA JILL DOUET, Sales Consultant (337) 441-5066 Breaux Bridge Proudly serving the www.saintmichaelhealthcare.com community since 1979 [email protected] 100 Berard St. 337-442-6630 Breaux Bridge, LA, 70517
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