Nativity of Our Lady 130 N. Richelieu Circle • New Iberia, LA 70560 Phone: (337) 364-8360 • Email: [email protected] Website: www.nativityni.org

MASS SCHEDULE: OFFICE HOURS: Saturday: 4:00 pm Monday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am Tuesday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Weekdays: Wednesday: 9:30 am — 5:00 pm 5:30 pm (Tuesday and Thursday) Thursday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm 9:00 am (Wednesday) 6:30 am (Friday) Friday: 9:00 am — 12:00 pm (Closed daily from 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm for Lunch)

PASTOR: Fr. Mario Romero

SACRAMENTAL MINISTER: Fr. Ed Degeyter

DEACON: Deacon Stephen VanCleve

BOOKKEEPER: Linda L. Viator

SECRETARY: Polly Camacho

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Brenda Romero – 365-3759

YOUTH DIRECTOR: Gabrielle Reed – 367-9217

PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux

RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 pm — 3:45 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses

ROSARY: Wednesday: 8:25 am (Pro-Life) Thursday: 5:00 pm New Guidelines From Francis Announced Concerning The Holy Thursday Washing Of The Feet Ceremony: has issued a decree that changes the way that the Holy Thursday Rite of the Washing of the Feet is celebrated. The decree, that says the rite should include all members of God’s people, was published on Thursday by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments and signed by the , Cardinal Robert Sarah. Pope Francis also wrote a letter to Cardinal Sarah in which he says that “after careful consideration” he has decided to make the change to the Roman Missal. Specifically he says the part that must be modified is the rubric which limits the Holy Thursday rite only to men. So, according to the decree, the rubric will now read “Those chosen from among the People of God” instead of “The men who have been chosen”. "Pastors - the modified decree reads - may choose a group of faithful representing the variety and unity of every part of the People of God. This group may consist of men and women, and ideally of the young and the old, healthy and sick, clerics, consecrated persons and lay people". In the letter Pope Francis says he made the changes “so that it might express more fully the meaning of Jesus’ gesture in the Cenacle, His giving of Himself unto the end for the salvation of the world, His limitless charity”. Please find below the Vatican Information Service' translation of the decree: “The reform of the Holy Week, by the decree Maxima Redemptionis nostrae mysteria of November 1955, provides the faculty, where counselled by pastoral motives, to perform the washing of the feet of twelve men during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, after the reading of the Gospel according to John, as if almost to represent Christ’s humility and love for His disciples. “In the Roman liturgy this rite was handed down with the name of the Mandatum of the Lord on brotherly charity in ac- cordance with Jesus’ words, sung in the Antiphon during the celebration. “In performing this rite, and priests are invited to conform intimately to Christ who ‘came not to be served but to serve’ and, driven by a love ‘to the end’, to give His life for the salvation of all humankind. “To manifest the full meaning of the rite to those who participate in it, the Holy Father Francis has seen fit to change the rule by in the Roman Missal (p.300, No. 11) according to which the chosen men are accompanied by the ministers, which must therefore be modified as follows: ‘Those chosen from among the People of God are accompanied by the minis- ters’ (and consequently in the Caeremoniale Episcoporum No. 301 and No. 299 b referring to the seats for the chosen men, so that pastors may choose a group of faithful representing the variety and unity of every part of the People of God. This group may consist of men and women, and ideally of the young and the old, healthy and sick, clerics, consecrated persons and lay people. “This Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, by means of the faculties granted by the Supreme Pontiff, introduces this innovation in the liturgical books of the , recalling pastors of their duty to in- struct adequately both the chosen faithful and others, so that they may participate in the rite consciously, actively and fruit- fully.”

After many years of faithful and dedicated service, Nativity parishioner, Mr. Delbert Soileau, takes Mr. Tony Mouton (the choir director for our care of our beautiful prayer garden in between 10:30am Sunday choir), has decided to step down our church and our office buildings. He has due to health reasons. Therefore, Nativity of Our asked me to ask our parishioners for an addition- Lady Church is looking for a new choir director for al helper who could help him keep our prayer our 10:30am Sunday Masses. This would be a paid garden looking so nice. If you are position and responsibilities would involve having strong piano and/or guitar skills and being able to interested in giving a few hours of choose music for the upcoming Masses. When your time each month, please call new music is being learned, it would also involve Polly at our church office and give having a practice with the choir during the week. your name and phone number. If you know someone who may be interested in Mr. Soileau will meet with you learning more about this paid choir director posi- and show you what is involved tion, please call Fr. Mario at our Church office with maintaining our lovely prayer (364-8360). garden. Thanks, Fr. Mario

REFLECTIONS – First Sunday of Lent - As we begin this season of Lent, the reading from Deuteronomy reminds us of the importance of showing our gratitude to God. The passage recalls how the Lord delivered his people from bondage in Egypt and brought them to a new land. Now, the people, recalling all God has done for them, offer their “first fruits” in gratitude and rejoice at the good things the Lord has done. Everyday the grace of God is at work in us, freeing us from those things that enslave our spirits. How are you giving thanks for what the Lord has done for you? Do you share your “first fruits” or just the leftovers? Reflect on all you have been given. Consider how to share these gifts. “Because he cleaves to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name.” - Psalm 91:14 Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 5:30pm Bob & Pat Broussard, M/M V.A. Bernard Wednesday, February 17, 2016 9:00am Dr. Roy Landry, Julieta Castro Dr. Mike Halphen, M/M Nathaniel Oubre Robert Belaire, Sr. (1 yr ann of death) Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:30pm Winclise Bourque Friday, February 19, 2016 6:30am Rita Mae Cestia Saturday, February 20, 2016 2015 Contributions Statement 4:00pm Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, John G. Ramirez Marilyn Landry, Winclise Bourque If you would like to have a copy of your M/M Leo Paul Landry, Howard McCoy 2015 Statement of Contributions mailed to Dr. Kenneth Ritter, Larry Delcambre you, please call the office at (337)364-8360 Hope Ramirez, Issac & Georgia Delcambre to request one. Hazel & Wesley Pattillo Fly, Roy Flores Joe & Pearl Jabbia, Lloyd Girouard Odelle Barrilleaux Walker, Stuart Guyote MEMORIAL BOOK Liv. & Dec. Fly of Carroll & Brenda Romero The First Sunday of every month the "Memorial Book" is Deacon Jay Bergeron placed in the sanctuary as a reminder that this day we pray Sunday, February 21, 2016 for all those who have been enrolled. You can enroll any de- 7:00am Parishioners, Lou Holland ceased person by making a donation to Our Lady's Altar So- Marlene T. Broussard, Judy Badeaux ciety (minimum $5.00). Call Virginia Molbert @ 364-0349. Amelia Segura Selph 9:00am Msgr. H.J. Barsen, Agapito A. Castro Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Walter Duplantis Nativity Altar Server Fund Raiser Rita Mae Cestia, Mr. Ishmael Halphen, Jr. 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Eva Delcambre The Nativity of Our Lady Altar Servers will have a fund-raiser and will accept donations the Donna M. Lanza, Olan Mestayer th st Ransonet & Dressel Fly, Joseph Viator weekend of February 20 & 21 after all Masses Patti Gagnard, Florence E. Dugas (at the doors.) The money received will be used Lawrence E. Dugas for activities throughout the year. This is in ap- Deceased Fly of Warren & Sandra Gaspard preciation for all that they do all year long. FLOWERS: No Flowers during Lent Please be generous.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: Trina & Shawn Thank you! Hebert

Nativity of Our Lady Lenten Mission Approaching! …..a tradition of excellence in grades 4-12. New Iberia native, Fr. Keith Derouen, will con- Now accepting Applications for Admission to duct our Lenten Mission at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic High School for the 2016-2017 school year. this year! The topic of our Lenten Mission will Students and parents are invited to join our CHS be “God’s Mercy”. Fr. Derouen will celebrate for visits or touring opportunities at any time. two Masses for our Mission on Wednesday, Feb- Please call to schedule an appointment. For more information please contact the Admis- ruary 24th, and Thursday, February 25th. The sions Office at 337.256.5383 or email: admis- Masses will begin at 6:00pm each night. There [email protected]. will also be opportunities for the Sacrament of Catholic High School... where your child will re- Reconciliation before the two Masses from ceive the gift of a Catholic education at an institu- 5:00pm-5:45pm both nights. Please mark your tion which possesses a rich history of academic calendars and make plans to join us! excellence and Christ-centered values. QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK The names on our prayer list will stay on for 90 days. If you want to add or First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016 delete a name, please call the office @ 364-8360: Harold Babineaux, Cynthia Inby Babineaux, Lou Babin, Carmen Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing Merryman, Emily Lancon, Lori Aguillard, Ronnie Name some of the hungers that people experience. Buford, Stephanie Comeaux, Tina Bourque, Grace How can we nourish them?

O’Brien, Markel Gregoire, Acey Fruge, Terri Milton, Orrin Milton, Katie Milton, Clark Romero, Robert Reading I: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Charpentier, Jr., Wendell Lancon, Beatrice B. Courville, Diana Stansbury, Harry Courville, Donald • Worship the Lord your God. Bayard, Gerald Bayard, Addy H. Simoneaud, May Reading II: Romans 10:8-13 H. Bergeron, Lester Bergeron, Ray Hulin, Janice • There is only one God. Wilson, Ellis Melancon, Michael Melancon, Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 Catherine Darcey, Landon C. Jolivette, Dylan • Jesus is led into the desert and tempted.

Robichaux, Ross Granger, Wanda Trahan, Linda Boutte, Marla Walet, Nancy LeBlanc, Rita Lou Theme: “Lent is time to open our Norris, Karen Trim, Lydia Nowell, Addison hearts more fully to Jesus.” Thompson, Natalie Faucheaux, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Ray Conrad, Sr., Ray Conrad, Jr., Raven Conrad, Gordy Bourque, Edna Collette, Linda CHILDREN: When you feel tempted to do wrong, & Kevin Marsier, Dorothy & Ted Guillory, Ken how do you remain strong in your faith? Viator, Glen Jenkins, Heath Michael Boutte, John LaRive, Sue Hartwell, Caély Delahoussaye Romero, YOUTH: What is one thing you will do during Lent Brandon Maturin, George & Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. to become more open to God in your life? Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Nicole Viator ADULT: As you come to understand the temptation Ortego, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry of Jesus in the desert, which one of the devil’s offerings is family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby hardest for you to resist? Seneca, Gloria Landry, Dylan Ortego, Robin L. Viator, Janell Broussard, Clifton E. Babin, Judy Boudeloche, Brent Buteaux, Sheena Romero, Debbie Harry, Earline Navarre, Adalynn Rose Darby, Our Condolences Jacelynn Dore, May McDonald, Preston McDonald, We extend our deepest sympathy to the and Kolton Michael Romero, Irene Hebert, Charles friends of the following parishioners who have died Babineaux, Jr., Peggy H. Vice, Bea Romero, Warren in October through December 2015, and pray for the Barras, Kenny Sinitere, Sirena Rogers, Merline Viator, Barbara A. LeBlanc, Elizabeth “Missy” repose of their souls: Guillory, Anna Robicheaux, Alice Robicheaux, Ishmael F. Halphen, Jr. Date of Death: Nov. 7, 2015 Dakota Swope, Jake Thibodeaux, Jared Thibodeaux, Lydia Hardy Olivier Date of Death: Nov. 23, 2015 Sue G. Dugas, Doreen Norman, Karen Simon, Donald Wayne Dupuis Date of Death: Nov. 24, 2015 Elverse Babineaux, Jr., Liz Lancon, Faith Kramer, Robert J. “Bob” Segura Date of Death: Nov. 30, 2015 William Benoit, Kip Gonsoulin, Scott Romero, Mark Berard, Rickie Saintes, Doris Boutte, Jay Boutte, Rita Mae B. Cestia Date of Death: Dec. 19, 2015 Tina Bourque, Myrtle Oubre, Myrtle Huval, Margie Jayla Marie Daigle Date of Death: Dec. 22, 2015 Belaire, Calli Hebert, Kenny Verret, Katherine Monin Winclise J. Bourque Date of Death: Dec. 29, 2015 Please also pray for those individuals who, although they are in need of your prayers, have requested that their names not be publicized for privacy reasons. We welcome the following families to our Parish Family. These are families that have become PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS members from February 15 - 21, 2016 October through December 2015: th Feb. 15 Rev. Herve Racivitch, SJ Feb. 16th Rev. Hernando Ramirez James Gaspard Nicole Pisani Feb. 17th Rev. Louis Richard Brad Nelson Michael Trappey Feb. 18th Rev. Rusty Richard Joey Myers Michael Hebert Feb. 19th Msgr. Robie Robichaux, JCL, VJ Seth Rosenzweig Alexis Snoddy Feb. 20th Rev. Raymond Robitaille Josh Boudreaux Andy Griffin Feb. 21st Rev. Edmundo Rodriguez, SJ Kevin Broussard First Sunday of Lent CURRENT EVENTS February 14, 2016 Monday, February 15, 2016 The word is near you, in th th th your mouth and in your CCD - 9 , 10 & 11 Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Tuesday, February 16, 2016 heart. “Doors of Mercy” Session - 9am - Barsen Hall — Romans 10:8 th th th th CCD - 5 , 6 , 7 & 8 Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall READINGS FOR THE WEEK R.C.I.A. Class - 6:30pm - Church Office Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am Mt 25:31-46 CCD - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades - 5:30pm - Barsen Hall Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Thursday, February 18, 2016 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; “Doors of Mercy” Session - 6pm - Barsen Hall Lk 11:29-32 Pastoral Council Meeting - 6:15pm - Church Office Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Friday, February 19, 2016 Mt 7:7-12 Nativity III Diner Crew Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Stations of the Cross - 5:30pm - Church Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Saturday, February 20, 2016 Mt 5:43-48 Discalced Carmelites - 8:30am - 2pm Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; 5th Grade CCD Class to assist with 4pm Mass Phil 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36 Nativity Altar Server Fundraiser - after 4pm Mass Sunday, February 21, 2016 2nd Collection - Catholic High Debt Reduction Fund SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Nativity Altar Server Fundraiser - after all Masses Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall Valentine’s Day; World Marriage Day Monday: Presidents’ Day Wednesday: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Hungering for the Opportunity Join our parish community—and nearly 14,000 Catholic com- Order munities across the United States—in a life-changing Lenten Friday: Abstinence journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s rice bowl from all entrances at the church, and don’t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app! Remember, what you give up for Lent changes lives. Our journey with CRS Rice Bowl begins in Columbia, where coffee beans are changing lives! What actions can we take this Lent to change lives - at home and around the world? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. MASS SERVERS February 16 - 21, 2016 DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF ALTAR HOLY COMMUNION SERVERS Tuesday 5:30pm Fr. Mario Charles Deacon Stephen VanCleve Sacristan 2/16/16 Romero Lanza Corliss Ramirez Wednesday 9:00am Fr. Mario Christine Agnes Bourque Sacristan 2/17/16 Romero Halphen Brenda Romero Thursday 5:30pm Fr. Mario Madeline Brenda Romero Sacristan 2/18/16 Romero Domingues Linda Viator Friday 6:30am Fr. Ed Mary Lonnie Robichaux Sam Robichaux 2/19/16 Degeyter LeBlanc Brenda Oubre 5:30pm Stations of The Cross Hunter Monté Saturday 4:00pm Fr. Ed Betty Curt & Patty Fontenot Erika Schlicher 2/20/16 Degeyter Romero Andreé Schlicher Lexi Anderson Sunday 7:00am Fr. Ed Pam Donald Voohries Macie Monté 2/21/16 Degeyter Derouen Phil & Reneé Haney Alyssa Bertrand 9:00am Fr. Mario Nena Deacon Stephen VanCleve Carmyn Darcey Romero Suit Roland Boudreaux, Agnes Castro Alex Viscardi, II 10:30am Fr. Mario Lloyd Deacon Stephen VanCleve Anna Pham Romero Verret Charles Lanza, Wayne Duhon Jacob LeBlanc Pat & Louise Lancon Deacon John & Linda Sarkies TASTE THE Best

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