Saint Martin de Tours 133 South Main Street, LA 70582-0010 + Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10 Website: www.saintmartindetours.org Phone: (337)394-6021 Fax: 337-654-6020 E-Mail: [email protected]

Mass Times: Tuesday 5:30 P.M. Wednesday 8:00 A.M. Thursday 8:00 A.M. Friday 8:00 A.M. First Saturday 8:00 A.M.

Saturday 4:00 P.M. Sunday 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M.

5:00 P.M. Office Hours: Monday‐Thursday

8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M. Parish Staff: Reverend Jason Mouton, Pastor

Tammy LeBlanc Parish Administrator/Sacraments [email protected]

Dianne Champagne Parish Bookkeeper/Cemetery saintmar[email protected]

Tilly Duplechein Director of Religious Educaon Safe Environment Coordinator [email protected]

Patrick Melancon Parish Musician [email protected]

Ed Horn Master Carpenter/Technician

Macy Broussard Parish Maintenance Sacraments

Bapsm Parents should contact the Parish Office regarding Bapsm prior to the birth of the child.

Matrimony Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the ancipated wedding date.

Anoinng of the Sick Those who are seriously ill or in danger of death should contact the Parish Office to request the Sacrament of the Sick This is the Fourteenth God is stronger than all pagan practices. Sunday in Ordinary Decide for God. Remember the first com- Time. mandment, “I am the Lord your God, you Some people are shall have no strange gods before me.” blaming God for the In our Gospel today Jesus says, bad weather and are “Come to me all you who labor angry with God. God and are overburdened, and I will does not send us give you rest.” (Matt 25:28) Let us lean on and trust in the ever anything bad. God promises of the everlasting Lord. only sends us what is With much love and affection, I remain good. If you turn from God because of bad weather or because of any other Fr. Jason Mouton crisis that comes upon you, to whom will St. Martin de Tours, Pray for Us! you then turn? God is the only one who can help you through any situation. Unfortunately some people are turning to Looking Forward! New Age practices, and to practices like  Children’s Church palm reading, tarot card reading and all  Re-scheduling of Minister’s sorts of other practices for solutions to Workshop (Usher’s, Lector’s, life’s problems. They should know not to Eucharistic Ministers). expect good to come if they dabble in such practices. Turning to such people  Advent Mission to be announced for advice is the same as saying that you  Annual Diocesan Awarding of a St. no longer believe God is in control of Martin de Tours Parishioner (s) of your life. Either such people and their the reception of the Martin Luther powers are in control of your life or God King, Jr. Award – a nomination is in control of your life. Decide for God. form will be included in an In our second reading we heard, upcoming bulletin. “there is no necessity for us to obey our unspiritual selves or to  Life Touch Pictorial Directory live unspiritual lives. If you do live in that way, you are doomed (scheduled September 8-26 with to die; but if by the Spirit you put more information forthcoming). an end of the misdeeds of the body you will live.” (Rom 8:12-  Pilgrimages March for Life in D.C. 13) in 2021 and Holy Land as well as Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  Mother’s  In regard, to the former museum, Day Out assistance will be needed and if Program – 18 individuals have former items that months to 4 were displayed in it, we would appreciate a generous return of years of age held on Tuesday – these so that they may be once Thursday from 9a.m.-2p.m. Cost again displayed for visitors to our will be determined and held in historic church and St. Martinsville. church former school classrooms. Suggestions are welcome and A light snack will be served and appreciated to propel these there will be play time and also projects forward. nap time for kids. Safe Month of June Dedication: Environment will be required for all From the Roman clan Junius and devoted to the Sacred teachers. If this would be of Heart of Our Blessed Lord. interest to families, please call to Celebrated, June 19 July 17-22: Fr. Mouton on express said. More information as Vacation, “Mother’s Dream” Cabin in Pigeon Forge, to specifics will be forthcoming as TN, with friends. July 15-19: Unity Explosion in Beaumont, we get a better idea of interest. Texas; MCM Elegante Hotel (African-American gathering). This is for mothers who would like July 24-29: Knights of Peter Claver National Convention, Chicago, Illinois some time away to go shopping, (Friday – Wednesday). get hair done, rest, house duties, July 31: 7p.m. Wedding, Reverend Mark Derise Aug. 15: Assumption of Mary etc. Please note that with the cost Sept. 7: Labor Day – Parish Offices Closed. per child, this will be a program Sept. 8: Celebration of the Birthday of that supports itself with NO cost to the Blessed Virgin Mary; Deacon Wynard Boutte’s Birthday. the parish (as was done in my Sept. 20: Shelia Ambrose Birthday (Rectory Housekeeping and Cook). previous assignment). There will Sept. 18: 7:00p.m. Wedding, Rev. Louie Richard be an initial cost to the parish that Sept. 27-30: Stewardship Conference – Anaheim, CA. will be reimbursed (materials, Sept. 29: Tammy Leblanc’s Birthday – Parish Assistant. sleeping mats, supplies to serve Oct. 16: Boss’ Day kids a meal, playground Oct. 20:6:30p.m., Sacrament of Confirmation conferred by Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel. equipment that). Oct. 30 : 7p.m., Wedding, Msgr. Douglas Courville.  With the hiring of a Maintenance Oct. 31 6p.m. Wedding, Msgr. Douglas Courville Man we will be addressing the Nov. 1: National Black Catholic History Month; Vocation Awareness Week Begins. restarting of the water fountain Nov. 1: Daylight Savings Time between the church and rectory Ends – Clock FALL BACK and then gradually cleaning and HOUR! ALL SAINTS DAY! restoring the former museum. Nov. 16 Jeanette Broussard’s Birthday – my former Sacristan at St. Anne. Nov. 1-8: Fr. Mouton on Vacation Nov. 23-27, Monday – Friday, Pastor Away Accomplishments! (Thanksgiving) – parishioners are invited to Notre In just 6 months and with a storm Dame Catholic Church for morning Masses. that wreaked havoc on our Another generous parishioner from my former church in regards to A.C., Sound assignment has provided me with a new condo in System, Burnt TV’S in rectory, etc., Orange Beach so I will be taking family and friends the Corvid-19 Virus, and Tropical Storm during this time. Crystobal, we were still able to accomplish Nov. 6: Pat Melancon’s Birthday, Parish the following: Musician. 1)Revamped bulletin Nov. 21: African American Catholic Youth Congress, S.T.M. High school, 2)Flocknotes that are sent to parishioners 8a.m.-5p.m. who signed up for immediate alerts Nov. 21: 6:00p.m. Wedding, 3)On-Line Giving Reverend Nick Dupre 4)Hiring of a Maintenance Man Nov. 22: Feast of Christ the King. 5)Annual Anointing of the Sick Mass with Nov. 25: 6:15p.m. Thanksgiving Vigil Mass reception that followed (?) 6)First Senior Luncheon & Movie with the Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Holiday – Pastor Parish Offices CLOSED. 7)Hiring of a Director of Religious Nov. 29: First Sunday of Advent. Education Program Dec. 8: Feast of the Immaculate 8)Meditation books for Lenten and Easter Conception. 9)Easter Baskets for lucky kids Dec. 10-12: National Conference on Catholic 10)Weekday missals for daily Mass Youth Ministry, Hyatt Regency attendees Hotel, , La. 11)Provided Church for the First Mass of Fr. Dec. 13-20: Fr. Mouton on Vacation (Fr. Jude John Joseph (Community of Christ Halphen Celebrates all weekend Crucified) and use of hall for reception masses). Dec. 17: Fr. Mouton’s Birthday. 12) $3,611.00, ½ of Ash Wednesday Dec. 20: Decorate Church for Christmas collection sent to the Community of Jesus Dec. 21: First Anniversary of Fr. Mouton’s Crucified to assist with the poor in our Appointment as Pastor of St. Martin community – THANK YOU! de Tours. 13)Four (4) volunteer receptionist for our Dec. 22; Parish Staff Christmas Social, 6p.m. parish office from Monday-Thursday to Dec. 24: 4p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass greet parishioners and answer some Dec. 25: Christmas Day Masses – 8 & 10a.m. questions, etc. Dec. 28: Monday – Parish Offices Closed 14) Returned and rededicated flags to the (Post Christmas). Dec. 30: 5:30p.m. Fr. Joe Alexander’s rectory/presbyter. Christmas Social with Black Clergy. 15) Mother’s and Father’s Day gifts given Jan. 1: New Year’s Day; Feast of Mary, 16) Lenten Mission conducted by Joan Holy Mother of God. Broussard Jan. 2: 6:00 p.m. Wedding, Reverend Joel 17)Food for the Poor Mission Appeal Faulk 18) Live streaming of Mass during virus & Jan. 8: 7:00 p.m. Wedding, Msgr. Douglas outdoor Mass at Park Pavilion Courville Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – 19) June 26 Altar Servers’ outing to Kart PARISH AND DIOCESAN OFFICES Ranch in Youngsville. CLOSED! Jan. 27-Feb.4, 2021 – March for Life Week in We ARE making strides step-by-step, a little Washington, D.C., Fr. Mouton & others. at a time, but need your spiritual, moral, Jan. 30: 6:00p.m. Wedding, Msgr. Douglas and financial support to forge ahead Courville Feb. 6: 6:00p.m. Wedding, Reverend Keith with many and much needed Landry endeavors for this beautiful parish that is St. Martin De Tours. God Bless You!

Rev. Fr. Kenneth Bienvenu, Chaplain Colonel USAF Ret. + September 3, 1932 - June 12, 2020

St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in St. Martinville for Rev. Fr. Kenneth Bienvenu, Chaplain Colonel USAF Ret., 87, who passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, peacefully at his home. The Most Reverend Douglas Deshotel, Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, LA and Rev. Jeff DeBlanc will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Readers will be Gracie Latiolais and Stephanie Latiolais. Rev. Darren Eldridge will read the Gospel. Gift bearers will be Fr. Kenneth’s caregivers, Helen Anthony, Tilly Duplechein, Stephanie Latiolais, Laura Antoine, Gracie Latiolais, Willis Jacobs and Russell Sonnier. Parting words will be given by Rev. Jason Mouton. Alec Latiolais, Jacye Latiolais, and Conner Durand will serve as Altar Servers to the Bishop. Music will be provided by Pat Melancon and Stephanie James. Burial followed on the grounds of St. Martin de Tours Roman Catholic Church in St.Martinville,LA. Fr. Kenneth A. Bienvenu was born on September 3, 1932 in St. Martinville to Maurice Emmanuel Bienvenu, Sr. and Alice Stephanie Labbe Bienvenu. He is survived by his six nephews: Paul “Bully” Resweber (Anna Mae), Don “Tuffy” Resweber (Becky), Stephen “Scooter” Resweber (Karen), John Bienvenu, Paul Bienvenu (Donna) and Dr. Louis Bienvenu (Debra); three nieces: Alice Rose Bienvenu (Larry Metz), Mary Jude Resweber Sonnier (Russell) and Judie Resweber Goodrich (Ronny). He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Maureen Bienvenu Resweber; brothers, Maurice E. Bienvenu, Jr. and Labbe Bienvenu; brother-in-law, Harold Resweber, Sr.; sister-in-law, Rosalie Hamic Bienvenu; and his nephew, Harold “Butch” Resweber, Jr.

Fr. Bienvenu attended Convent of Mercy Elementary School, graduated from St. Peter College (Catholic High N.I.) in 1951. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Southwestern . In September of 1953, he entered Immaculate Seminary in Lafayette, LA. In September 1954, he entered Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, LA where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. He was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest on June 4th 1960 in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette, LA, by Bishop Maurice Schexnayder. Fr. Bienvenu was assigned as Assistant Pastor to Sacred Heart Church in Ville Platte, LA. In 1966, he was assigned to Immaculate Conception Church in Lake Charles, LA. In 1969, Bishop Maurice Schexnayder gave Fr. Bienvenu permission to join The United States Air Force as a Catholic Chaplain. He was promoted to the rank of Colonel below the zone, ahead of his contemporaries at fourteen years of service. Chaplain Bienvenu assignments in the military were; Minot AFB: Minot, ND; Da Nang AFB: Vietnam; Cannon AFB: Clovis, NM; Shu Lin Kho AFB: Taipei, Taiwan; England AFB: Alexandria La.; Misawa AFB: Japan; Sheppard AFB: Wichita Falls, TX; Tempelhof AFB: Berlin, Germany; HQSAT Offutt AFB: Omaha, NE on the Inspector General’s Team; Ramstein AFB: Germany; Nellis AFB: Las Vegas, NV; Ramstein AFB: Germany (2nd Time); Travis AFB: outside San Francisco, CA. Listed below are the medals and ribbons he was awarded in order of honor: The Bronze Star; Six Meritorious Service Medals; Two Commendation Medals; Four Organizational Excellence Ribbons; WWI Occupation Medal (Berlin); Six National Defense Medals (Vietnam Battles); Three Vietnam Campaign Medals; Humanitarian Service Medal (Vietnam War); Two Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbons; Four Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbons; Four AF Longevity Service Award Ribbons; Air Force Reserve Ribbon; Air Force Training Ribbon. The following from the Vietnamese Government: First Armed Forces Honor Medal Vietnam; Vietnam Civic Action Medal; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (2); Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Chaplain Bienvenu was honorably retired in August 1990 and returned to priestly service in the Diocese of Lafayette. In September, he enrolled in the Continuing Education Course in Theological Renewal and Updating at North American College outside of the Vatican in Rome, Italy for three months. On January 1, 1991, Bishop Flynn assigned Fr. Bienvenu to St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church as Associate Pastor in St. Martinville, LA. After retirement, he continued under contract (exclusively) to assist the pastor by celebrating Mass on the weekends, hearing confessions, administering other Sacraments, substituting for the pastor while on vacation, celebrating Mass during the week as needed and being on call. He continued in that capacity until he passed away. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. 1. www.saintmartindetours.org (church website) 2. https://abundant.com/stmartindetours/give 3. Abundant App (Text SMDT) Date - Eucharistic Lector Mass Intentions Time Ministers Tuesday Doreen Durand Suzanne Maude & Louis Champagne; Ethel G. Oubre; Mitchell Daspit Novena Mass Durand 5:30pm 7/7/20 Daily Mass Tommy Romero Dianne Wed. 7/8/20 Hugh Mark Courville 7/8-10/20 Champagne Thurs. 7/9/20 Hugh Mark Courville 8:00 AM Fri. 7/10/20 Hugh Mark Courville Saturday Donnie Latiolais; Nanette Georgean A. Babin; George Resweber; Frank Latiolais; Louis “JT” Theriot; Louis “Jay” Theriot 7/11/20 Bobbie Theriot Gooch Sr.; Mac & Evelyn Champagne; Eursule & Antoine Latiolais; Irvin & Shirley Hulin Delcambre; 4:00 PM Beranger D. Theriot; Clara Trahan Dwyer & JD Dwyer; Ethel G. Oubre (BD); Jean & Yola Poirier (his BD); John “Noonie” Viator; Michael Anthony Mire & Clifton Mire, Sr.; Dennis, Lucette & Walter Hulin; M/M Lloyd Barras & Grandchildren; George Resweber

Sunday Frank & Marlene Dot Priscilla Hulin; A.J. “Bon” & Leona Champagne; Myrtle Girouard & Roy Breaux; M/M Edmond 7/12/20 Castille Daspit Laperouse & Family; Bryan James Poirier; Ava Nicole Douet; AJ “Jay” Melancon, Jr. & Keith; 8:00 AM John & Rita Douet; M/M Edmond Laperouse Family (Jim BD)

Sunday Dianne Henri Rex & Rowena Champagne; Hubert & Lorena Hulin (Priscilla BD); Yvette Romero Cartwright; 7/12/20 Champagne; Bienvenu Harvey Pelafigue; M/M Desire Delahoussaye & Betty; Donna & Gerald Hulin, Stanley & Della 10:00 AM Stephanie Belaire Melancon; Genevieve “Jenny: Theriot & Ben; Nolan & Etta Champagne & Marilyn Owen; Harold G. Bienvenu, Jr.; Cody Bourque; Garrett Matthew Tabor, Lilly Belle & DeBlanc; Special Intention; Cliff Durand; M/M Andre Delahoussaye (Andre BD); M/M Alfred Landry; M/M Albert Landry; Hazel Robertson; Pim & Pecko Eastin; Russell & Jeanelle Landry; Marin & Joanna C. Durand; Leonce “Cas” Jr. & Cory “Cas” Boudreaux; Marie & John Sonnier, Sr. & Aunt Loretta

If a name is not printed above due to human error, be assured God has received the intenon in heaven. ‐ Canon law 945. If a daily Mass is cancelled or substuted with a Word Service, Mass intenons MAY be transferred to another Mass.

The Second Collection RESCHEDULED: Senior’s Movie THIS weekend is for the & Luncheon with the Pastor: BUILDING FUND When: Thursday, July 9, 2020 Time: 11:30a.m. Cost: $10.00 per participant. BLESSED MOTHER STATUE Age: 55+ WILL BE AT THE HOME OF Meal: Stuffed Turkey Rolls (2), Stuffed Cynthia & David Theriot Chicken Rolls (2), Rice Dressing, Potato July 7-13, 2020 Salad, Bun, Dessert (cookie tray), water and punch.

Movie: A Time for Miracles, the Story of CANDLES St. Elizabeth Anne B. Seton. Sanctuary Candle: Please call parish office NOW to register so that Ethel G. Oubre preparations will be made for all participants and bring a sweater if you are cold natured and a In Memory of: Candles: Lawrence J. “Pee pillow or chair cushion for seating on chairs. Wee” & Lillie Mae “Dottie” Barras Masks and social distancing may still be required. Otis & Irene & Andrew; Suzette Bienvenu However, we have enough tables to keep Courville Judice; Yvette Romero individuals at a safe distance if this is still (WA 7/4) Cartwright; Maude & Louis Champagne required.

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