St. Anthony of Padua Roman Staff Mass Schedule: Pa s t o r : Trustees Monday, Wednesday, Friday Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Romero Dr. Ben Miller 6:15 a.m. Mr. Karl Aucoin Pa r o c h i a l Vi c a r : Tuesday & Thursday Rev. Fr. Travis Abadie Pastoral Council 12:00 p.m. Mr. Tad Richard, Chairman Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm De a c o n : Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am Parish Office Staff Deacon Gary Gaudin Deacon Gary Gaudin & 6:00 pm (Life Teen Mass) Mrs. Rhoda Huckaby Parish Social & Community Ministry Deacon Gary Gaudin, Director

Music Mr. Rodney Sonnier, Director Mrs. Laura Lombas, Organist

Faith Formation...... 457-7505 Mrs. Angie Aguillard, Director Mrs. Jennifer David, Assistant

Spiritual Direction Mrs. Phyllis Pere

Custodial Technician Mr. Henry Rozas

Rectory Housekeeper & Cook Mrs. Jennifer O’Neill

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Mrs. Laurie Doucet Principal Office: 351 W. Magnolia Telephones: 457-2592 / 457-5988 St. Edmund Advisory Council Dr. Jamie Thompson, Chairman St. Edmund P.T.C. Mrs. Kelly Manuel, President

St. Edmund Academic Booster Club Mrs. Auburn Brown, President

310 We s t Vi n e Av e n u e ~ P.O. Bo x 31 ~ Eu n i c e , Lo u i s i a n a 70535 ~ 337.457.5285 www.facebook.com/stanthonyeunice ~ We b s i t e : www.stanthonyeunice.org ~ Em a i l : [email protected] Visit: www.formed.org St. Anthony of Padua passcode is GZPZMF De a r Parishioners o f St. An t h o n y o f Pa d u a Ch u r c h & Annunciation o f t h e Bl e s s e d Vi r g i n Ma r y Ch u r c h , ACTS Retreat Prayer Last Supper; Tuesday: the Crucifixion; Wednesday: the As the Men’s ACTS Retreat is March Resurrection. The Children’s Mission is a childcare service in 30 – April 2, 2017, we ask parishioners hopes parents can attend the mission in church. Please register to volunteer to be a prayer partner for your child. the retreat. At both Annunciation and WHY DO WE DO THAT? St. Anthony we have a sign-up poster CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED for parishioners to commit an hour of Question: What are some good books for Lenten spiritual prayer during the retreat, for the retreat. This hour of prayer can reading? be done anywhere you are. It does not have to be in the Adoration Answer: The best Lenten reading takes us back to the Chapel. It can be at your home. Please join in praying for the fundamentals. If Lent is the time for the Church to be on men making the retreat. retreat, then we should focus on the texts that help us deepen Days of Penitence our understanding of our faith. Spend time reading one of the Bishop Deshotel has given a dispensation from abstinence from Gospels, and use a Scripture commentary to learn all you can meat and meat products to all present in the Diocese of Lafayette about the passion of Jesus. Read about the lives of the , on Friday, March 17, 2017 in regard to the Feast of St. Patrick. especially your patron and that of your parish, like St. Please see the DECREE in today’s bulletin. Anthony of Padua and Mary. Perhaps there is a person of noted holiness we can get to know, like Charlene Richard and Perhaps we should remember that all Fridays of the year are Father Verbis Lafleur. Finally, you can use the Catechism of the Days of Penitence. In the Fridays of Lent the church gives us Catholic Church to learn more about the Church’s teachings and the penitence of abstaining from meat and meat products and beliefs. The sections on prayer and the Mass are powerful and of fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On the other interesting reflections. Focusing on the basics really helps us Fridays of the year, we are asked to choose the penitence suitable take another step forward in our faith. We have not only a better to our state of life. For example these could be abstaining from understanding of what we believe and practice, but also why we meat, fasting, or another work of sacrifice or charity. Bishop believe. With that belief comes the confidence we need to be Deshotel’s Decree for March 17, 2017 makes Friday, March 17, better, more faithful witnesses to Christ. 2017 a Day of Penitence like a Friday outside of Lent. Gospel for the Second Sunday of Lent, Bishop Deshotel makes reference to Canon 1252: Cycle A - Matthew 17:1-9 “All persons who have completed their fourteenth year are “When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very bound by the law of abstinence; all adults are bound by the law much afraid.” Peter, James, and John already knew Jesus. They of fast up to the beginning of their sixtieth year. Nevertheless, had been following him, learning from him, watching him for pastors and parents are to see to it that minors who are not bound quite some time. But what took place before their eyes at the by the law of fast and abstinence are educated in an authentic Transfiguration was unlike anything they had yet witnessed. sense of penance.” This was not just a or a message: this was a supernatural Lenten Missions vision. When Jesus’ face suddenly “shone like the sun” and Please place on your calendar the Mission directed by Father two ancient prophets appeared and spoke, and a heavenly voice James Kubicki, S.J. at St. Anthony of Padua Church. The announced the true identity of their friend and teacher, these three dates for the mission are March 27,28 & 29, 2017 from 6-7 p.m. disciples nearly fainted in fear. It must have been too glorious, The Mission Theme is the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Topic too strange, too astonishing to handle. for each evening is: But Jesus “came and touched them” to rouse them from their Monday: “The True Love Story” prostration. He told them, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” What Tuesday: “Encountering the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus” a beautiful moment. The Lord realized that his friends were Wednesday: “Living in Union with the Heart of Jesus” overwhelmed. He had compassion on their meager ability to At the same time as Father Kubicki conducts the mission, comprehend what was really going on. He allowed them to we have a Children’s Lenten Mission in Jeanmard Hall for participate in this moment of revelation to help them understand children who are potty trained and up. Children who are age who he was, but he still understood who they were — imperfect 11 and older can attend as a Counselor and those below the age human beings who could not be expected to completely of 11 can attend as Camper. Please find in church information understand the ways of God. and registration forms for this mission. 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Se c o n d Su n d a y Sometimes we might long to witness a kind of Transfiguration moment. It can be tempting to think that if we had access to such o f Le n t a supernatural revelation, our faith would be strengthened and our lives would change. But Jesus knows us best. He knows what March 12, 2017 we can handle and he knows the perfect way to reveal himself. Vol. 50, No. 11 For most of us, most of the time, this means coming to know Jesus in the more ordinary ways of prayer, Scripture study, and St e w a r d s h i p t o the sacraments. Let’s be sure we are ready to find Jesus there. St. An t h o n y o f Pa d u a Ch u r c h Questions for the Week March 5, 2017 Matthew 17:1-9 - During Jesus’ transfiguration, the apostles hear God proclaim of Jesus, “This is my beloved Son, with who Sunday’s Offertory...... $9899.00 I am well pleased; listen to him.” Why do you think the divine Mailed-In Offertory...... 420.00 imperative centers on listening to Jesus? Total Offertory for the week...... $10,319.00 Ash Wednesday Collection...... $2,551.00 Genesis 12:1-4a - We hear today the first call of Abram (Abraham) in the Book of Genesis. What does God promise Parish Maintenance & Insurance Fund...... $2,535.00 Abraham in exchange for his obedience? Weekly Average 2017...... $10,176.10 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 - Paul writes to Timothy of bearing “your Children’s Contribution...... $5.25 share of hardship for the gospel.” What hardships are you bearing in this season of Lent? * Extra prayers and did chores...... Matthew * Praying for sick and homeless...... Shawna, Reese, Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Romero Ariana & MacKenzie Number Registered Parish Families...... 1496 St a t i o n s o f t h e Cr o s s Number of Envelopes Used...... 171 Number of Children’s Envelopes Used...... 2 The Stations of the Cross are celebrated at St. Anthony Church on Fridays during Lent at Thank you for your generosity. 12:00 p.m. At Annunciation of the Blessed Please remember St. Anthony Church Virgin Mary Church the Stations are celebrated & St. Edmund School in your will. on Fridays of Lent at 5:00 p.m. Ma s s e s f o r t h e We e k Monday, March 13 Saturday, March 18 6:15 a.m.: Jose G. Beauchamp (Liv. - Birthday); Msgr. Harry 4:00 p.m.: Beth Sylvester; Newton Thibodeaux; Leonce Benefiel(Pastor) Thibodeaux; Ashton Noel; Dr. Benny Fruge; Jessie Comeaux family (Liv. & Dec.); Kirk Stelly; Leon Stelly; Norbert Young; Tuesday, March 14 Stewart Paul Rozas; Anna & Thomas Manuel 12:00 p.m.: Lillie C. Young; Stewart Paul Rozas; Dr. Benny Fruge; Jeré & Ann (Liv.) Longman (Wedding Anniversary); Sunday, March 19 Rita Broussard; Julius Bischoff 7:00 a.m.: St. Anthony Parishioners; Vernell Soileau; Carla F. Miller Wednesday, March 15 6:15 a.m.: Frankie LaFleur (Anniversary of Death) 9:00 a.m.: Carole Sue & Debbi Hargroder; Frankie LaFleur; J.D. & Marshall Arabie; Lillie & Louis McGee, Thursday, March 16 Sr.; M/M A.F. McGee, Sr..; M/M Amos Durio, Sr.; Toby Durio; Taylor Williamson 12:00 p.m.: Stewart Paul Rozas (Liv. - Birthday); Melanie Arnaud; Julius Bischoff Friday, March 17 6:15 a.m.: Ronnie & Carmen Daigle family (Liv.) 11:00 a.m.: Abner LeBouef 6:00 p.m.: Page 3 Pr i e s t , Ex t r a o r d i n a r y La y Mi n i s t e r s o f Ho l y Co m m u n i o n , Le c t o r s & Al t a r Se r v e r s

Sa t u r d a y , Ma r c h 18, 2017 4:00 p.m. Fr. Abadie Candy Atteberry, Amy Aucoin Hunter Aucoin, Garet Hebert, Josh Aucoin, Glenn Brown, Lindsy Hebert, Brennan Manuel Donnie Darbonne, Stephanie Manuel Su n d a y , Ma r c h 19, 2017 7:00 a.m. Msgr. Brad Miller, Randall McElwee Brad Miller, Clay Miller, Romero Kayla Fontenot, William Parrie Kate Miller, Mary-Helen Miller 9:00 a.m. Fr. Abadie Ken Richard, Genny Dischler Payton Brown, Trent Thibodeaux, Rachel Andrus, Samantha Bertrand Leo Richard, Simon Richard 11:00 a.m. Fr. Abadie Jr. Bergeron, Tim Fontenot Isaac Russell, Brennon Thompson, Debbie Ortego, Todd Ortego, Kiley Tauzin MC: Needed Lynn Pavich, Barbara Thibodeaux Thurifer: Phillip Thibodeaux 6:00 p.m. Fr. Abadie Brayden Gaspard, Life Teen Member Camille Leger, Mia Robinson Angie Aguillard, Rickey Aguillard Harry Summerlin III, Blake Summerlin

Mi n i s t e r s o f Pr a y e r Me e t i n g s & Ev e n t s Please pray for: C.J.Godeaux, Karen Monday, March 13 LeJeune, Betty Durham, Suzanne Daily Mass -- 6:15 a.m. St. Edmund High School Mass -- 1:20 p.m. Derouen, Rene Duplechain, Haley Faith Formation (C.C.D.) Elem. classes -- 3:30 p.m. Dupre Toups, Dr. F.J. DeRouen, Faith Formation (C.C.D.) Jr. High classes -- 6:00 p.m. Linda Gaudin, Lenard Craig, Adam ‘Brother’ Johnson, Rena Mae Tuesday, March 14 That Man Is You! -- 5:30 a.m. in Parish Hall. Manuel, Dornetta Duplechain, Joseph Van Ortego, Daily Mass -- 12:00 p.m. Madeline Montelaro, Judge Frank & Elaine McGee, Men’s ACTS Formation -- 6:00 p.m. at Parish Hall. Christine Duplechin, Amanda Prather, Leroy Vige, Wednesday, March 15 Charles & Judy Francois, Roger Gillard, Cynthia Daily Mass -- 6:15 a.m. & Roger Trahan, Ethel Meche, Mabel Courville, St. Edmund Elementary Mass -- 8:00 a.m. Calvin Lavergne, Johnny Hall, J.B. LeJeune, Lucas R.C.I.A. -- 7:00 p.m. at St. Mathilda Parish Hall. Huckaby (baby), Lynette James, Grace Fontenot, Thursday, March 16 Lindsay Henry, Mary Montelaro, Joan Burson, Daily Mass -- 12:00 p.m. Vivian Vidrine, Sheila DeRouen, Alicia LaFleur, The Choice Wine -- 6:30 p.m. Gail Landreneau, Delores Labbie, Logan Landry, Knights of Columbus -- 7:00 p.m. at KC Hall. Liz Moreau, Cody Lalonde, Mary Lou Guillory, Joan Men’s ACTS Mission Retreat (March 16-19) at Maryhill. McManus, Agnes ‘Chickie’ McGee, Susan Boone, Friday, March 17 Mary Lou Boone, Darlene Faul, Diane Derouen, Daily Mass -- 6:15 a.m. Nelyn Moore, Clyde Fruge. Nursing Home Mass -- 9:30 a.m. Way of the Cross -- 12:00 p.m. in Church. Pray for our troops & peace in the world! Saturday, March 18 Confessions -- 3:00 p.m. Anticipated Sunday Mass: 4:00 p.m. For a list of Catholic Churches & Mass Times when traveling, Sunday, March 19 please visit: Masses: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Life Teen Mass -- 6:00 p.m. Patronize our Advertisers. www.parishesonline.com Confirmation Mass Practice -- 7:00 p.m. in Church. They make our bulletins possible. Page 4 En c o u n t e r Nu t r i t i o n Pastoral Council nominations are being accepted at We encounter Evelina in Zambia as she and other St. Anthony of Padua Church. mothers in her community learn new ways to provide Two (2) positions are opened. nutritious meals for their growing children and families. ------How do we ensure that those who are hungry have not Nomination Form for St. Anthony Pastoral Council only food but true nourishment? Visit crsricebowl.org NOMINATIONS CLOSE APRIL 28, 2017 @ noon for more. Msgr. Romero, I nominate for the Ne w Sc h e d u l e f o r St. Anthony of Padua Pastoral Council: [Print] Mi n i s t e r s Name: ______The new weekend Liturgical Servers Schedule for April - May will soon be prepared. If you are planning to Address: ______be away during this time -- or -- if you need to change your schedule - please call the office [457-5285] during Phone: ______office hours. Call by March 24 to get your changes Name of person nominating [Print]: into the new schedule. ______

Ea s t e r De c o r a t i o n s Phone of person nominating:______You may wish to make a donation towards Deliver this Nomination to the church office or paying for Altar flowers and decorations for place in the collection basket. the church. Your donation (in a separate envelope) can be put into any collection basket or dropped off at the Rectory. If you would like to make the donation in memory of a loved one (living or deceased), please write their names on the envelope.

Ho l y We e k Ch o i r Any St. Anthony parishioner interested in singing for Holy Week Masses can join this choir. We need both MALE & FEMALE voices. For more info, call Rodney Sonnier at 457-5285. The rehearsals are scheduled for: Thursdays, March 23, 30 & April 6 at 6:00 p.m. in Church. Business Spotlight Pe r p e t u a l Ad o r a t i o n Adorers thank Jesus for the following favors: 1) Good report from MDA. 2) Great test results & being spared serious harm in a car accident. Adorers needed for the following hours starting at: Sat. 12 am, 4 pm, 12 pm Prayer Partners Needed: Sun 12 am, 3 pm; Mon 8 am, 10 Patronize our Advertisers. am; Wed 8 am; Thurs 11 am, 4 pm; Fri 7 am; Sat 3 pm, 4 pm They make our bulletins possible. To commit one hour - call Brenda Castro 457-7965. Page 5