St. Bonaventure Catholic Church

St. Bonaventure Parish, The Family of God on a Mission. Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2020 329 South Jamie Boulevard, Avondale, LA 70094 Phone: (504) 436-1279  Fax: 504-436-1300 Email: [email protected]. Web page: stbonaventureavondale.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St-Bonaventure-Church

Pastor: Rev. Francis Offia MASS SCHEDULE STAFF: Sunday: 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM Secretary: Judy Guidroz Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM CRE: Miranda Enclade Tues, Wed, Thurs & Friday: 8:30 AM Music Director: Tina Adams

SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Matrimony: Arrangements should Confession: Saturday 4:00—4:45pm; be made at least 6 months prior to expected Wednesday 5:30—7:00pm wedding date. Call the office for details. Sacrament of Baptism: Call the office to Funerals: Please notify the priest before schedule an appointment with Father. Parents contacting the Funeral Home. and Godparents must attend a seminar.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon your shoulders and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” Jesus – Mt. 11, 28-30 Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Bonaventure Catholic Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with Church thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. — Philippians 4:6 October 4, 2020

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK This Week Sanctuary Candle burns For: Parishioners of St. Bonaventure Saturday, October 3, Mass 5:00pm L. H. Maria Nguyen T. Noi+; Phero & Maria Nguyen THE GIFT OF THE REIGN OF GOD Matthew’s Gospel today expands Ty+; Dawn Gonzales+; Charion Hemphill+; Maria Do on Isaiah’s ballad considerably. A Thi Vi+; All Souls; Jeanne W. Broussard+ comparison with the same story in Sunday, October 4, Mass 8:00am Mark’s Gospel clearly shows us that here the author is busy teaching this

Parishioners of St. Bonaventure community of Jewish Christians: “This is a story about Israel a long time ago; Sunday, October 4, Mass 10:30am this is also a story about Jesus and the skeptical leaders.” Phero Guise Hoan Van Tran+; Dominica Lam Van Jesus as much as told these Jewish Tran+; Maria Bau Thi Nguyen+; All Souls; Henry & leaders that they were the tenants Yolunda Seibert+ who first stoned their own prophets. Monday, October 5 — No Mass And he told the leaders they were

Tuesday, October 6 — Mass 8:30am the tenants who would soon even dispose of him—Jesus—and, All Souls; Kim G. Adams in doing so, would forfeit their privileged place of presenting to the world the promised Messiah. Wednesday, October 7 — Mass 8:30am “And this,” says Matthew’s Gospel, “is a story about All Souls; Eva & Saul Carriere+ you, the inheritors of what was first offered to Israel.” The reign

Thursday, October 8 — Mass 8:30am of God was first opened to Israel and is now given to the whole

world, but it must be received as a gift. The first Christians are All Souls the new tenants in the vineyard. The deeper reality of the reign Friday, October 9 (First Friday) — Mass 8:30am or kingdom of God is that it is available to everyone on the face Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. All Souls of the earth—Israel included.

All Souls Spiritual Remembrance TODAY’S READINGS November: The Month of All Souls First Reading — The vineyard of the LORD is the house of Israel (Isaiah If you would like our parish to remember your 5:1-7). loved ones during the month of All Souls please Psalm — The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel (Psalm 80). provide us their names on the envelope provided on the Second Reading — God’s peace will guard your hearts and minds table in the entrance of Church. You may place the en- (Philippians 4:6-9). velope with their names and your donation in the bas- Gospel — The kingdom of God will be given to those who will produce ket along with your weekly contribution. Your enve- its fruit (Matthew 21:33-43). lopes will be placed on the Altar during the month of The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna- tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. November. READINGS FOR THE WEEK INVOLVEMENT Our job is to get in the game, not keep Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 score. —Anonymous Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 PRAYING TO THE ANGELS We pray to the angels, for Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 they are given to us as guardians. —St. Ambrose Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 We Are All Stewards of Time, Talent & Treasure [1-10] Thank you for your time, talent & financial donations! May God bless you for your generosity ASK FOR HELP Weekend of September 28/29 Envelopes —$997.00 Loose—$307.00 Ask Our Lady to help you. Ask her to entreat her ♦ 10/ 10-11Maintenance Son to let you know what you should do. ♦ 10/17-18 World Missions —Bl. Marie Rose Durocher Volume XIV, 40—515408— October 04, 2020

Prayer for Protection against Storms Matters Arising As we get close to the November and Hurricanes General Election, I have decided to suspend my reflection on Our Father in heaven, through the intercession of The pastoral conversion of the Parish community in the Our Lady of Prompt Succor, service of the evangelizing mission of the Church. Instead I spare us during this Hurricane sea- will dedicate this section of the bulleting in the coming Sunday son from all harm. Protect us and to publish the statement by the United State Conference of the Catholic our homes from all disasters of na- Bishops (USCCB). Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call ture. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, to Political Responsibility. It is my hope that you will take advantage of this hasten to help us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Election. Also, one of the ways in which we want to raise fund for the parish and cre- Pope’s OCTOBER Intention ate awareness in the community is by having pumpkin patch fundraiser. Be- low is an example of the signup sheet for those who will be willing to man The Laity's Mission in the Church the pumpkins and attend to potential buyers throughout the period. The We pray that by the virtue main signup sheet will be placed at the back of the church or you can call of baptism, the laity, espe- the office to sign up. cially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church. Pumpkin Patch Fund Raiser

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE IN Days / Time 9am – 4pm 4pm - 6.30 6.30 -7.30 MILITARY SERVICE AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES. Prayer for Sat. Oct. 17th Fr Francis & Fr. Francis & Soldiers Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as th they protect us. Bless them and their Mon. Oct. 19 Ms. Judy & families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen. Tue. Oct. 20th Fr. Francis / Ms. Judy Fr. Francis & MASTER AND SERVANT Wed. Oct. 21st Fr. Francis / Ms. Judy

Money is a terrible mas- Thur. Oct. 22nd Fr. Francis / Ms. Judy Fr. Francis & ter but an excellent servant. —P. T. Barnum Fri. Oct. 23rd Fr. Francis / Ms. Judy Fr. Francis & Sat. Oct. 24th Fr. Francis & Fr. Francis & Prayer Request: LynLeigh Adams; Janell Angelle; Helga Mon. Oct. 26th Ms. Judy & & Tina Barry; Pearl & Re- becca Berthelot; Todd Bordelon; Carl Tue. Oct. 27th Fr. Francis / Ms. Judy Fr Francis & Cavelere; Jason Chiasson; Kai ye Chin; Cathy Condon; Shirley Doucet; Wed. Oct. 28th Fr. Francis / Ms. Judy Fr. Francis & Tammy Duhon; Ben, Brandon & Tim

Guidroz; Ester Hammil; Maria Her- th nandez; Kathleen, Donald, & Glenn Thur. Oct. 29 Fr. Francis / Ms. Judy Fr. Francis & Jeansonne; Joy & Norbert Labit; Gay th Litolff; Kirk Litolff; JoAnn Leman; Fri. Oct. 30 Fr. Francis / Ms. Judy Fr. Francis & Gary & Holly Marshall; Theda Me- larine; Cherie Mitchell; Carolyn & Sat. Oct. 31st Fr Francis & Fr. Francis & Arthur Moore; Cuong Nguyen; Anita Perkins; Janice Reiser; Jules & Mi- chael Sancho; Lloyd Seneck; Al Sta- DAYS /TIME AM 10.30AM – 2.30PM 2.30PM – 7.30PM pler; Trent Trentacosta; “Mooney” th Woods. Sun. Oct. 18 Fr. Francis Fr. Francis & Please call the office or send in your request to add or delete a loved one Sun. Oct. 25th Fr. Francis Fr. Francis & to the prayer list .

PICTURES SPEAK

Pastor’s Corner Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Mt 21:33-43 “He will put those

wretched men to a wretched death

and lease his vineyard to other tenants Thanks to all those came out for our Parish evening of listening. I who will give him the produce at the heard you and I took note of all that I heard. The next step will be proper times.” for you to work with me as we journey together to make St After telling a parable about tenants of a vineyard Bonaventure our dream parish who killed the servants and the son that the landowner he sent to collect his fair share of the corp, Jesus asks what the landowner should do to the ten- Thanks to the Ushers and Finance council members who met dur- ants. Before we approve of the disciples response, ing the past week. As we all try to contribute our gifts, talents and we should consider: Does the vineyard represent the energy, I ask God to bless all our efforts. world? Do the tenants represent us, who have been given a share in God’s world to be productive for the Please pay close attention to the upcoming events in the calendar Lord? Do the servants represent the patriarchs and prophets that God repeatedly sent to the Israelites to section of the bulletin. Part of building and reviving the parish is by remind them to love God and their neighbor? Does your attendance to those events. Please Mark your calendar for 1. the owner’s son represent Jesus who came to teach American Need Fatima Rosary at Noon Satuyrday Oct. 10th. 2. us how to love God and our neighbor; to love our enemies; to love one another as He loved us? Political Sensitization in line with our Catholic Fait Wednesday Are we being productive with what God gave to Oct.21st. 3. Pumpkin Patch Fund Raiser Oct. 16th - 31st. Youth each of us? Are we returning to God His fair share and Young Adult Summit Oct.24th 6pm. by sharing with others? Now, do we still want to

The whole Month of October is considered the Month of our Lady. I Announcing the 2020 — October 10th want to encourage to chose three days in the whole month you will PUBLIC SQUARE - ROSARY CRUSADE The world is at a historic crossroad. come out by 8am and join the group that comes everyday to pray God is more offended than ever as peo- the Holy Rosary and if possible stay for 8.30 am Mass. Let us en- ple ignore Our Lady’s maternal request to “stop courage a community prayer. There is power in praying together as offending God:’ Yes, we must listen to Our Lady’s a parish request and stop sinning if we hope to enjoy God’s blessings and to avert His wrath. He will As we continue to deal with the reality of and the effects of Corona- hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother. That’s why we’re doing the 2019 virus, let us remind ourselves of the miraculous, healing, and pro- Public Square Rosary Crusade. In The Secret of tective power of Jesus in the Eucharist. Cut away from me you can the Rosary, Saint Louis de Montfort said: “Public do nothing (Jn 15:5) prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His I want to encourage you to consider sending a copy of our bulletin, mercy, and Holy Mother Church, guided by the Facebook link, and website link to someone you know. It could be a Holy Ghost, has always advocated public prayer in times of public tragedy and suf- family member who lives away from Avondale. It could be your fering:’ JOIN THE 2020PUBLIC next-door neighbor or former member of our Church. Could you SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE TODAY! consider participating in our parish’s work of evangelization through Where: ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH (TBA) those means. When: OCTOBER 10, 2020—NOON

Pumpkin Patch is going to be one of the ways to raise funds for the All are welcome. Come join us and invite your family, friends & neighbors to join us. For more parish. I want to invite you to participate in two ways; 1st spread the information, contact: Brenda Haley PHONE information and invite friends and family to come get their pump- NUMBER: 504-436-1824 kins. 2nd. Sign up to work the pumpkin sales on one of the

th weekends. We will receive our delivery by 16 of October. KNOW THE ANGELS

One again, if there is something you would like to discuss with me Make yourself familiar with the angels, and be- hold them frequently in spirit. Without being about your spiritual life, please feel free to let me know. I will cer- seen, they are present with you. tainly create time to meet with you. —St. Francis de Sales

SPECIAL PARISH EVENTS FOR COMING UP

THE REST OF THE YEAR. MONDAY, October 5, 2020 — ♦ Fr. Francis’s day off PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR TUESDAY, October 6, 2020 — ♦ Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary 7:30-8:30am -Mass 8:30am  Fatima Rosary, Saturday, October 10th., WEDNESDAY, October 7, 2020 — 12:00 noon ♦ Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary 7:30-8:30am—Mass 8:30am ♦ Baptism Seminar—6:30pm– register before  Parish Evening of Collective Dreaming— THURSDAY, October 8, 2020 — Mid October (Date and Time TBA) ♦ Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary 7:30-8:30am—Mass 8:30am  Honoring Deceased Parishioners— FRIDAY, October 9, 2020 — Nov. 2nd. 6pm Mass ♦ Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary 7:30-8:30am—Mass 8:30am SATURDAY, October 10, 2020 —  Veterans Day Mass and Lunch— ♦ Mass 5:00pm Nov. 11th. (Mass 11am and Lunch ♦ Confession — 4:00—4:45pm 12noon) (Lunch available) SUNDAY, October 11, 2020 — ♦ Mass 8:00am & 10:30am

 Rosary Procession Around the Church in “The kingdom of God will be taken away from you Honor of Our Lady - Dec. 8th. 5pm and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” A wise employer who paid above average (Refreshment available) wages and provided very good benefits would tell all of his new hires, and remind his existing employees, “If you do your job you get  Advent Day of Recollection Dec. 12th. to keep it.” He treated his employees like family and 9am to 3:30pm they learned they could come to him with problems and concerns, and he would help if he was able. NOTHING BUT GOD “Say what you mean and do what you say” was another of his many expressions. He expected his em- I need nothing but God, and to lose myself in the ployees to do their job and be honest with him, heart of God. —St. Margaret Mary Alacoque with each other and with the customers, and to treat each other as family. This wise employer knew “Children truly are the family’s greatest treasure and most pre- that Jesus was teaching the chief priest and elders cious good.” of his day, and us today, that God our Father and Pope Benedict XVI, the Creator of His Kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven” has given each of us a vast array of talents, VOCATION MEDITATION FOR PRIESTHOOD, abilities and gifts that He expects us to use for our DIACONATE & RELIGIOUS LIFE own benefit and to share with others. If we fail or “God has called us with a holy calling…according refuse to do so He will take his Kingdom from us to His own purpose and grace.” If you think God and give it to “people that will produce its fruits.” is offering you the grace of a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, Would you pray for a priest each day? Please take a monthly calendar prayer request for Contact Fr. Francis at 504-729-8469. priests available in the entrance of Church.. ALFRED BARRERA AVE MARIA RETREAT HOUSE Ross D. Shales MISSIONARY OBLATES OF MARY IMMACULATE & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. BROTHER DANNA J. GAUTHREAUX, OMI (504) 831-1778 SOCIAL WORK - COUNSELOR - THERAPIST Attorneys at Law BOARD CERTIFIED DIPLOMAT IN CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK Notary Public 3117 22nd St., Suite 1 BOARD CERTIFIED SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR Metairie CERTIFIED COMPULSIVE GAMBLING COUNSELOR 2790 Hwy. 90 West HC 62, BOX 368 AB [email protected] MARRERO, LA 70072-9704 436-2466 (504) 689-3837/8 FAX: (504) 689-2785 Acadian Carpet Center, Inc. 5140 Lapalco Blvd. 340-2432

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