Volume 16 Issue 14 March 4, 2018 SUNDAY's READINGS

Volume 16 Issue 14 March 4, 2018 SUNDAY'S READINGS

First Reading: "I, the LORD, am your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that place of slavery. You shall not have other gods beside me." (Ex 20:2 -3)

Psalm: The decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. (Ps 89)

Second Reading: For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. (1 Cor 1:25)

Gospel: And to those who sold doves he said, "Take these out of here, and stop making my Father's house a marketplace." His disciples recalled the words of Scripture, Zeal for your

house will consume me. STAFF Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - St. Michael the Archangel Parish (Jn 2:16 17) 616 Main Street • Gramercy, LA Pastor: 6490 Highway 44 • Convent, LA Fr. Vincent J. Dufresne Priest Residence: 225 -869 -5324 QUESTIONS OF THE Fax: 225 -562 -3255 Liturgy Schedule WEEK Associate Pastor: Liturgy Schedule - Fr. Alec Sheldon • Sunday 11 AM, 5 PM Saturday Vigil - 6:00 PM Reconciliation: Sun - 4:00 -4:50PM John concludes his account Deacons: Alfred Adams & • Sunday - 7:00 AM of the incident in Temple by Mario (Sam) Sammartino Communion Service: Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel commenting that Jesus knew School Principal: Tuesday - 4:30 PM (Grotto) 2530 Louisiana Avenue • Lutcher, LA "human nature" well, but did Reconciliation: Sun - 8:00 -8:30 AM Perpetual Adoration & Daily Mass Mrs. Paula Poche Liturgy Schedule not "trust" it. What is it PASTORAL CENTER St. Joseph Parish (P) Mon, Tues, Thurs - 8:15 AM Wed - about human nature do you P.O. Box 129 • Paulina, LA 70763 5:45 A.M., 5:15 PM Fri - 8:15 AM 2130 Rectory Street • Paulina, LA think that Jesus found Physical Location Liturgy Schedule (Non -school days only) untrustworthy? 2130 Rectory Street • Paulina, LA Saturday Vigil - 4 PM (P) Reconciliation: - ½ hr. before daily Mass WORDS TO INSPIRE Phone: 225 -869 -5751 • Sunday 9 AM (P) Friday - 8:00 AM St. Peter Chanel Interparochial Fax: 225 -869 -4166 Nothing that you have not (School days only) Elementary School - - given away will ever be Deacon Adams: 225 562 3255 Reconciliation: 2590 Hwy 44 • Paulina, LA 70763 Website: www.rivrdcat.org Saturday Office: 225 -869 -5778 really yours. - Email: [email protected] 3:00 -3:50 PM Fax: 225 -869 -8131 C.S. Lewis TODAY IS MARCH 4TH THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT A TIME FOR CLEANSING AND RENEWAL IǏ OǖǓ CǍǖǔǕǆǓ MǂǓǄǉ 4Ǖǉ -11Ǖǉ

SUNDAY, MARCH 4: THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Sunday Eucharist: 7:00 A.M .(C) ; 9:00 A.M. (P); 11:00 A.M. (G); 5:00

P.M. (G) - - Sacramental Reconciliation: 8:00 8:30 A.M. (C); 4:00 4:50 P.M. (G) Meetings: We Welcome All Visitors! - 7:00 P.M. ALANON Meeting (SH Rectory side entrance) Thank you for your interest MONDAY, MARCH 5: Lenten Weekday in our cluster. Eucharist: 8:15 A.M. (L) 9:15 A.M. Chateau St. James (Communion Service) Whether you’re just visiting us for a TUESDAY, MARCH 6: Lenten Weekday brief time, or looking for a new parish Eucharist: 8:15 A.M. (L); 4:30 P.M. Novena/Communion Service (C) home, welcome. Maybe you are re- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7: Lenten Weekday; Saints Perpetua & Felicity turning to the practice of your Catholic Eucharist: 5:45 A.M. (L); 5:15 P.M. (L) faith, or you are interested in finding Meetings: out more about the Catholic Church, 1:30 P.M. Marist Laity (SHPSR) either way we are happy you’re here! THURSDAY, MARCH 8: Lenten Weekday; Saint John of God A parish is a community of believers Eucharist: 8:15 A.M. (L) and a spiritual family that is supportive FRIDAY, MARCH 9: Lenten Weekday; Saint Frances of Rome and loving. It can be a place to grow (CHANEL FESTIVAL) spiritually, to put your faith in action, Eucharist: 8:00 A.M. (P) with Stations; 5:15 P.M. (G) with stations and to use your gifts of time and talent beginning at 6:00 P.M. Stations: 5:00 P.M. (C) as disciples of Christ. SATURDAY, MARCH 10: Lenten Weekday To learn more about the Catholic (CHANEL FESTIVAL) Church in East St. James Parish, Vigils: 4:00 P.M. (P); 6:00 P.M. (C) visit www.rivrdcat.org. Sacramental Reconciliation: Sat. 3 -3:50 P.M. (P) SUNDAY, MARCH 11: FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (CHANEL FESTIVAL) CǍǖǔǕǆǓ PǆǓǔǐǏǏǆǍ Sunday Eucharist: 7:00 A.M .(C) ; 9:00 A.M. (P); 11:00 A.M. (G); 5:00

FȱȹɄȸ FȿɂȽȱɄȹȿȾ P.M. (G) Sacramental Reconciliation: 8:00 -8:30 A.M. (C); 4:00 - 4:50 P.M. (G) Deacon Alfred Adams -High School PSR, Marriage Preparation, Lay Ministry Coordination Meetings:

- Melissa Laurent -Youth Ministry, High School 7:00 P.M. ALANON Meeting (SH Rectory side entrance)

PSR, Lay Ministry Coordination, Baptism Preparation Contact - DǂǊǍǚ RǆǂǅǊǏǈǔ ʧ RǆǇǍǆǄǕǊǐǏǔ MǂǓǄǉ 4Ǖǉ 10Ǖǉ Harriet Melancon -Elementary PSR, & Bulletin Editor Sunday: Ex 20:1 -17 or 20:1 -3, 7 -8, 12 -17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/1 Cor 1:22 -25/ - Carol Ann Rome -Elementary PSR Jn 2:13 25

Deacon Sam Sammartino -Social Responsibility, The law liberates and lead us to freedom. It is to be trusted for it is a source of wisdom. Marriage Preparation, Tribunal Advisor Jesus speaks of the ultimate freedom to be won for us by his being raised up.

Donna Waguespack -Elementary PSR, He is the sign of the power and wisdom of God. SPC Liaison Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1 -15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 42:3]/Lk 4:24 -30 or Ex 17:1 -7/Ps 95:1 - - - - PȱɃɄȿɂȱȼ CȵȾɄȵɂ SɄȱȶȶ 2, 6 7ab, 7c 9 [8]/Jn 4:5 42

Sherry Bourgeois, Tammy Martin, Rachelle Oubre As Elisha cured Naaman the Syrian in the waters of the Jordan, so Jesus promises & Lori Taylor healing salvation for all. - - - - - MȱȹȾɄȵȾȱȾȳȵ SɅɀȵɂɆȹɃȿɂ Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34 43/Ps 25:4 5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8 9 [6a]/Mt 18:21 35 Ex 17:1 7/Ps - - - - Bruce Melancon 95:1 2, 6 7ab, 7c 9 [8]/Jn 4:5 42

CȵȽȵɄȵɂȹȵɃ If we wish to follow the Lord’s ways unreservedly, we must forgive one another Lois Poche — St. Michael from the heart. Deacon Alfred — St. Mary Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5 -9/Ps 147:12 -13, 15 -16, 19 -20 [12a]/Mt 5:17 -19 or Ex 17:1 -7/Ps 95:1 -2, 6 -7ab, 7c -9 [8]/Jn 4:5 -42 PǂǔǕǐǓǂǍ CǐǖǏǄǊǍǔ Israel is exhorted to keep God’s covenant which has been proclaimed. Jesus is the ful- fillment of the Law and the prophets. SǕ. MǊǄǉǂǆǍ ------Mollie Arceneaux, Todd Bland, Jeff Boyd Thursday: Jer 7:23 28/Ps 95:1 2, 6 7, 8 9 [8]/Lk 11:14 23 or Ex 17:1 7/Ps 95:1 2, 6 - - Spencer Chauvin, Jane Poche & Laurie Roussel 7ab, 7c 9 [8]/Jn 4:5 42

SǕ. JǐǔǆǑǉ Return to the Lord and be one with him. Listen to his voice and obey his commands. Seth Bourgeois, Tania Bourgeois, Tim Detillier, Friday: Hos 14:2 -10/Ps 81:6c -8a, 8bc -9, 10 -11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk Kathy Duhon, Garland Poche & David Richard 12:28 -34 or Ex 17:1 -7/Ps 95:1 -2, 6 -7ab, 7c -9 [8]/Jn 4:5 -42

MǐǔǕ SǂǄǓǆǅ HǆǂǓǕ ǐǇ Jǆǔǖǔ By observing the two great commandments, you will walk in the paths of the Lord. Allie Bourgeois, Earl Deroche, Jr., Saturday: Hos 6:1 -6/Ps 51:3 -4, 18 -19, 20 -21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9 -14 or Ex 17:1 -

Gordon Jenkins, Connie Loupe, 7/Ps 95:1 -2, 6 -7ab, 7c -9 [8]/Jn 4:5 -42 Jody Ordeneaux & Chad Weidert It is love that the Lord desires, not sacrifice; he longs for sincerity and humility of heart. 2 TODAY IS MARCH 4TH THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT A TIME FOR CLEANSING AND RENEWAL SǂǄǓǂǎǆǏǕǂǍ IǏǇǐǓǎǂǕǊǐǏ SǂǄǓǂǎǆǏǕǔ CǆǍǆǃǓǂǕǆǅ SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents wishing to have their child baptized must be registered parishioners. Baptisms are celebrated the 1 st Sunday of In Marriage every month at St. Michael, the 2 nd Sunday at St. Joseph & 3 rd Sunday at five become Sacred Heart of Jesus. Next Baptisms: Easter Sunday at all churches, April one - 1, 2018. Parents & Godparents are required to attend a seminar. REGISTER at husband, wife, least two weeks before the seminar by calling Missy Laurent(869.5751). The Father, Son, & Next Seminar is March 18, from 1:30 -3:00 p.m. at SH -PSR. Holy Spirit . RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children): If you are - interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact the Pastoral Center @ 225 We welcome the following couples who 869 -5751, or one of the priests for more information about the RCIA process, - have recently become one in marriage. As an inter parish ministry. a cluster of faith we offer each of them our MATRIMONY: Couples planning to be married are asked to contact Deacon prayerful support and encouragement to Alfred Adams at 562.3255 at least six months prior to their planned wedding following the example of Jesus and love date. No tentative wedding date can be confirmed before initial meeting with one another always. We look forward to priest. each of them joining in the many ministries PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: For emergency sick calls, please contact offered to married couples in our cluster. the Pastoral Center for a priest. A group of dedicated Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring the Eucharist to St. James Hospital and Beacon Brody Leake & Kimberly Bowen Behavioral Hospital. If you or a loved one are homebound and wish to receive Married January 5, 2018 at St. Joseph Church. Holy Communion, please contact the Pastoral Center. RECONCILIATION: RISING AGAIN TO NEW LIFE: The Sacrament of Dustin Roper & Ashely Rizzuto Reconciliation is available approximately 1/2 hour before daily Mass at Our Married February 2, 2018 at Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel, in Lutcher; Saturdays from 3:00 -3:50 P.M. at St. Joseph Church. St. Joseph Church in Paulina; and Sundays from 8:00 -8:30 A.M. at Saint Tyler Gravois & Kaitlin Beier Michael in Convent and 4:00 -4:50 P.M. at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Married February 9, 2018 at Gramercy, or by appointment. To schedule an appointment call the Pastoral St. Joseph Church. Center @ 225 -869 -5751. Congratulations CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Families should contact the Pastoral Center as soon as possible prior to making funeral arrangements. Mr. & Mrs. Brody Leake,

T$( S&&' & P$+$ L Mr. & Mrs. Dustin Roper & Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Gravois. Traveling Chalice & Statue of Our Lady of Fatima: You are invited to

have the statue and chalice in your home for a week. Jason & Rachel Starlone

will serve as host the week of March 7th -14th. For information, please call Cheryl Louque @ 869.4511 or Kay Lear @ 869.5202.

Our Lady of Fatima Rosary: The week of March 4th -10th Betty Hayes (St. Michael) Angele Gandy (St. Mary). Households are invited to have the statue at their home for a week. For information call Geraldine Hoover @ Kermit Joseph Kraemer, Jr. 225.562.7129. Kermit Joseph Kraemer, Jr. passed Prayer Line: Parishioners pray for the special needs of fellow parishioners. away on February 21, 2018. A Mass To join this ministry or have someone added to those receiving prayers, contact: Nancy Cashio 869.8124; Geraldine Hoover 562.7129; Etta Ruiz of Christian burial was held in his 869.8425; or Marcy St. Pierre 869.9820. honor on February 26, 2018 at St. Joseph Church followed by burial in SǕǆǘǂǓǅǔǉǊǑ ǐǇ FǊǏǂǏǄǆ St. Joseph Cemetery.

Katherine Darville St. Michael OFFERTORY TRUST Offertory –Feb. 18th …...…. $2,105.00 Katherine passed away on February “You shall not covet” is perhaps a Central & Eastern Europe…….$370.00 16, 2018. A Mass of Christian burial

difficult commandment to keep in our Black & Indian…………….….$388.00 was held in her honor on February consumer-oriented society. But as St. Joseph 24, 2018 at St. Michael Church Christian stewards, we know that we Offertory –Feb. 18th …...…. $7,587.00 Central & Eastern Europe…..$1,677.00 with burial in are the recipients and caretakers of Black & Indian…………..….$1,271.00 St. Mary’s Church Mausoleum. God’s many gifts. May this under- Most Sacred Heart of Jesus May their souls, and all the souls of the standing that all is gift help us to be Offertory –Feb. 18th …...…. $3,339.00 faithful departed, through the mercy of less resentful of the gifts of others. Central & Eastern Europe…….$943.00 God, rest in peace. Black & Indian…………….….$837.00 3 Amen. TODAY IS MARCH 4TH THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT A TIME FOR CLEANSING AND RENEWAL SǂǏǄǕǖǂǓǚ LǊǈǉǕǔ; PǐǑǆǔ IǏǕǆǏǕǊǐǏǔ; PǂǓǊǔǉ ʧ Mǂǔǔ IǏǕǆǏǕǊǐǏǔ; PǓǂǚǆǓǔ FǐǓ Tǉǆ SǊǄǌ

Sanctuary Light The Week of March 4th -10th

Donated in memory of: O.J., Rosemary & Michael Gravois (SJ) Una & Joseph Dugas, Sr. (SM)

James A. Melancon, Sr. & Dolores Didier (SH) Sunday, March 4, 2018: Douglas, Jr. & Duane Crotty (AC) 7:00 a.m. (C) For the Intentions of the Parishioners of The light of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. St. Michael Parish The power of God protects us. The presence of God 9:00 a.m. (P) For the Intentions of the Parishioners of watches over us. Wherever we are, God is, St. Joseph Parish

and where God is, all is well. Amen . 11:00 a.m. (G) Genevieve, Norman & Richard Leonard, Aaron, Pedro, Rose & Dalton Berthelot, Benny & Geet Roussel, Apostleship of Prayer -Intentions of Pope Francis Pat, Michel & Florence Accardo, Olga F. Dufresne, Rosemary

Evangelization: Babin, Melvin Duhe, Gerald Laroze & Donna, M/M Walter Bourgeois & Fly., Roland J. Roussel, Lillie Duhe, Formation in Spiritual Discernment Ralph Copponex That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in 5:00 p.m. (G ) For the Intentions of the Parishioners of spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian Sacred Heart Parish levels. Monday, March 5, 2018: O my God, I offer you all my prayers, works, and sufferings 8:15 a.m. (L ) Frank & Inez Webre of this day, in union with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Tuesday, March 6, 2018: through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, for the following 8:15 a.m. (L) Lillia & Herman Duhe, Lawrence Bourgeois, intentions: Deanna Roussel, Laura, Harold Tregre Fly. & Becky, = Sunday: For Francis, our Pope, Robert, our Bishop, Frank & Inez Webre, Vincent, our Pastor, and all ministers of Christ’s Church, Fr. Ed Fuss S.M., Richard Burton, Richard Zeringue, Donald Brignac, Gladys, Louis & Harry Cummings that they may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit. = Monday: For all those who live surrounded by violence, Wednesday, March 7, 2018: whether from war or political unrest, crime or domestic 5:15 p.m. (L) Doris L. Martin & Fly. abuse. Lt. Colonel Joseph A. Lucia III., Willie & Doris Guzman,

= Tuesday: For all the sick and suffering, the homeless, the Eugene & Amelia Roussel, Rosemary & Elvina Roussel, Carolyn Grob, Curtis J. & Lena D. Matherne Fly., unemployed, those suffering from addictions, cancer, and Floyd “Monk” Ordeneaux & Fly., Andy & Rita Deslattes & Fly., anyone in any kind of distress. Donald “Duck” St. Pierre, Bradley Bourgeois, = Wednesday: For our homes and families: for parents Harold Lee & Jewel, Levi Laiche, M/M Curtis Deroche

juggling the responsibilities of work and family. Thursday, March 8, 2018: = Thursday: For the gifts of vocations, that men and women 8:15 a.m. (L) Woody Poche, Arthur Lambert, may hear the silent voice of God that calls them forth to Mae & Edwin Troxler Sr., Marie Abreo & John Jr., consecrate themselves to the Lord and serve the Church of Marcel & Adele Roussel, Betty “Tony” Millet

tomorrow. Friday, March 9, 2018: = Friday: For the many people in the world who do not yet 8:00 a.m. (P) School Mass know the Love of Christ Jesus; who continue to search for “Purgatorial List” purpose and meaning, that they are led to a relationship 5:15 p.m. (G)

with our good and gracious God. Saturday, March 10, 2018: = Saturday: For the strength and courage to keep Gods 4:00 p.m. (P) Lillia & Herman Duhe, Nan Millet, commandments, to live in faithful obedience to Gods will. Souls in Purgatory, Glenn Madere Sr., Kenneth & May Rose Nicholas, Gloria & Dudley Detillier, Marie & Lloyd LeBlanc Sr., PǍǆǂǔǆ PǓǂǚ FǐǓ Ǖǉǆ SǑǊǓǊǕǖǂǍ, PǉǚǔǊǄǂǍ Henrietta & Henry Falgoust Sr., Ernest & Mary Frances Veron, ʧ EǎǐǕǊǐǏǂǍ Nǆǆǅǔ ǐǇ: M/M Joseph Lambert & Sylvia Lambert, Elton J. Rodrigue Sr., Jean Paul Rome, Donald J. Blank Sr., Rowena Hymel & Mabel & O’Neil Cambre Craig Brignac, Sr. Cheryl Waguespack Charlie Madere Lance Peytavin Sherilyn Poche Catherine M. Weidert 6:00 p.m. (C) Patricia R. Herbert, Lawrence Lambert, George & Ricky “BoBoy” LeBlanc & Fly., Robert Louque Jr., Baby Claire Brazan Charles Duhe’ Sr. Mercedes Torres Jane Babin Bruce Melancon Danny Guidry Melvin “Caccoon” Louque Sr., John P. Bergeron Jr. & Sr., Al Herman, Clayton Deslatte Nikki Borne Jouty John Oubre Alice Louque Clarence Weber Sandy V. LeBlanc Sunday, March 11, 2018: Paul Copponex June Laiche 7:00 a.m. (C) For the Intentions of the Parishioners of Betty Brignac Barry Duhe’ St. Michael Parish Cathy Nosacka Jody Duhe’ 9:00 a.m. (P) For the Intentions of the Parishioners of Nancy M. Oubre Boston Roques St. Joseph Parish Grace St. Pierre Margaret Bourgeois 11:00 a.m. (G) Beverly St. Pierre, Richard Zeringue, Beatrice Roques Gerdie Breaux Olga F. Dufresne, Douglas, Jr. & Duane Crotty Al St. Pierre David Blanchard 4 TODAY IS MARCH 4TH THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT A TIME FOR CLEANSING AND RENEWAL

Children’s Space - Share the Gospel - PSR Contacts - Lent - Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving ~ Vocation Views ~ A Message from Fr. Andrew

Sharing the Gospel Imagine coming to your church to pray. All around your church, you see people selling animals. It smells like a barn. The animals are loud. The people are shouting. You cannot even pray with all the noise and activity going on around you. That is what Jesus found in today's Gospel. It broke his heart and made Jesus angry. God's house is not supposed to be turned into a barn or a store. It should be special place where people can meet with God and talk to him. Jesus cleaned out his Father's house. He turned it back into a place of prayer. Prayer God, my church is a place for prayer. Help me to remember that always. Something to Draw

Draw a picture of people singing and praying in your church. Mission for the Week Read John 2:13-25 with your family. Ask God to help you keep your church clean. Church should never be a store or a barn. It should be a special place to pray.

Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving

When I was first in parish work, I remember the parish priest talking with the schoolchildren about the topic of Lent and prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. He asked them if any of them knew what fasting was. After a very long wait, one student raised his hand and said, "It is what I do when my Mom is mad at me. I run really fast!" The adults in the assembly burst into laughter.

Laughter is good. However, the Lenten devotions of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are very serious practices for us as we prepare to celebrate the Easter mysteries.

We are called, especially during this Lenten season, to pray, fast, and give from the wealth we have to those who need our assistance.

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VOCATION VIEW St. Michael:

Sacred Heart: Deacon Adams Jesus cleaned out the temple of money- 225 -562 -3255 Elementary changers. He was angry; He was zealous;

Carol Ann Rome Harriet Melancon He spoke with authority. He was doing - - 225 562 3219 225 -206 -7033 what He had to do even though it in- St. Joseph: volved risk, danger, insult and wonder. Such is a reli-

High School: gious vocation in the Church. If you think God might Donna Waguespack Missy Laurent be calling you to one, call or email Father Andrew - - 225 -869 -5751 225 869 5751 Merrick at 225.336.8778, [email protected] , or visit, www.diobr.org/vocations. 5 TODAY IS MARCH 4TH THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT A TIME FOR CLEANSING AND RENEWAL MǊǏǊǔǕǆǓǔ SǄǉǆǅǖǍǆ; SPC SǄǉǐǐǍ Nǆǘǔ; LǆǏǕǆǏ RǆǇǍǆǄǕǊǐǏ; KC MǐǏǕǉǍǚ LǖǏǄǉ! By meditating upon Jesus' Crowning With 2590 Louisiana Hwy. 44 Thorns you will come to see that suffering Paulina, LA 225 -869 -5778 must be understood before peace can be Email: [email protected] Extended Day # 225 -869 -5040 grasped. Principal: Paula Poche Secretary: Mara Roussel When meditating on Jesus' Crown of thorns, the third of the Sorrowful Mysteries Bookkeeper: Susan Weidert of the Rosary, you may find it helpful to March 9th: No bus service/ext. day -carpool listen to some uplifting music or look at a only. picture of the suffering Jesus thorn crown. March 9th -11th: Spring Festival Weekend! Keep in mind as you read this account that March 9th: School Mass, 8:00 A.M. the fruit of the mystery is moral courage. Parents, grandparents and friends of Cha- nel are welcome to celebrate God’s love for us. As if it wasn't bad enough having Jesus Scourged, the cruel soldiers mocked Him and crowned Him with thorns. Stations of the Cross every They clothed Him in a scarlet robe, the color of royalty. Friday during lent following Then they pressed upon Jesus a thorn crown. the 8:00 A.M. Mass

They placed a reed into His right hand and made fun of His Divine Leader: We adore You, Kingship. O Christ, and we praise You. Mocking Him all the while with their pretend coronation. All: Because by Your holy cross The inhumane executioners pranced around Jesus shouting in jest, You have redeemed the world. "Hail King of the Jews" and mockingly they bowed down before Him. They taunted Him and took the reed from His hand and struck His head with it. His own blood blinded Him as it trickled into His Eyes.

How those agonizing blows made Jesus suffer compounding the throbbing pain caused by the crown of thorns upon His head. Three out of the four Gospels recount this sorrowful event in the life of Jesus. Jesus being crowned with thorns is one of the sorrowful events in the life of Jesus that it makes your heart sigh that they would treat Jesus as such.

A Morning with the Blessed Mother Devotion Men from our cluster who attended "Men of the The March devotion to the Blessed Mother will be held on Tuesday, Immaculata 2018" Conference held at St. George March 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Betty and Shelby Robert, 40143 Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Loosemore Road, Gonzales, LA. All are invited to attend, any questions call (225)647 -6114 or 933 -9508 One young man who attended said “had an amazing day with God and M %&$ S' F!$ M$ 10& & 11& over 1,000 men! Definitely see things a lil differently Ministry 4:00 PM -- SJ 6:00 PM -- SM 7:00 AM -- SM 9:00 AM -- SJ 11:00 AM -- SH 5:00 PM -- SH now! What our world need is Server Sherman,Joshua Roberts,Gerius Poche,Michaela Amato,Rayni Robertson,Josephine Bourgeois,Kaylee US!! We can’t sit and watch no longer! Our faith is our NEEDED NEEDED NEEDED Schexnayder,Colby NEEDED NEEDED greatest weapon against the Euch Min NEEDED Taylor,Lori Poche,Neal Amato,Nancy Rochon,Dominique St. Pierre,Marcy evil we are surrounded by Arceneaux,Patricia Jones,Sheila Rouillier,Debra Amato,Jason Forsyth,Marty Ruiz,Etta now!” … Shawn Duhon Lear,Melinda Russell,Terri Rouillier,Thomas Bourgeois,Seth Zeno,Sharon NEEDED Caldarera,Barbara Lambert,Laura Keller,Daniel Bourgeois,Sherry Kliebert,Sheila Roussel,Linda Men of the Immaculata Mission statement: Jenkins,Gordon NEEDED Pelham,Catherine Dicharry,Stacie Poche,Ginger NEEDED

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