Volume 17 Issue 37 August 18, 2019 Children's Church

Volume 17 Issue 37 August 18, 2019

SUNDAY'S READINGS

First Reading: Then the king ordered Ebed-melech the Cushite to take three men along with him, and draw the prophet Jeremiah Children’s Church out of the cistern before he should die. (Jer 38:10) This ministry shares the Sunday Scriptures and catechesis with Psalm: pre-school through 1st grade children. The children are dismissed Lord, come to my aid! from the Mass after the Opening prayer to participate in the (Ps 40) Liturgy of the Word at a level that they can understand.

Second Reading: Children’s Church takes place at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass at Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners in Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. If you would like to help with order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. this ministry or learn more about it please contact one of the (Heb 12:3) following coordinators. Gospel: Jesus said to his disciples: "I have come to set the earth on Donna Waguespack @ 225-869-5751 fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!" Glenda Gaines @ 985-536-2640 (Lk 12:49) AUGUST 18, 2019 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME "May they keep the flame of faith alive in their hearts."

CHURCH DIRECTORY The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time-August 18th Pastor: Fr. Vincent J. Dufresne Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18 [14b]/ — Masses — Heb 12:1-4/Lk 12:49-53 Associate Pastor: Sunday, August 18th The Lord came to the aid of Jeremiah whose Fr. Alec Sheldon 7:00 A.M. (C) preaching brought upon him rejection and Deacons: Alfred Adams & 9:00 A.M. (P) ill treatment. For those who take the Mario (Sam) Sammartino 11:00 A.M. (G) gospel seriously, misunderstanding and division must likewise be expected. Like School Principal: 5:00 P.M. (G) Christ, we must never grow despondent or Mrs. Paula Poche Sacramental Reconciliation: abandon the struggle to proclaim and PASTORAL CENTER 8:00-8:30 A.M. (C); 4:00-4:50 P.M. (G)

live the truth. P.O. Box 129 Monday: Jgs 2:11-19/Ps 106:34-35, 36-37, 39- Paulina, LA 70763 Monday, August 19th– Weekday; Saint John Eudes, Priest 40, 43ab and 44 [4a]/Mt 19:16-22 Physical Location Infidelity to the covenant is described. 2130 Rectory Street, Paulina 8:15 A.M. (L) Our covenant with Jesus is rooted in Phone: 225-869-5751 9:15 A.M. Chateau St. James following Him who is our true treasure. Fax: 225-869-4166 Tuesday, August 20th - Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a/Ps 85:9, 11-12, 13-14 Deacon Adams: [cf. 9b]/Mt 19:23-30 225-562-3255 SAINT BERNARD, Gideon is called to bring peace to the Website: www.rivrdcat.org Abbot, Doctor of the Church Israelites. How difficult it is for the Email: [email protected] 8:15 A.M. (L) rich to share their blessings and [email protected] 4:30 P.M. (C) (Communion Service/Novena) thus experience salvation.

St. Michael the Archangel Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Parish Wednesday, August 21st - [2a]/Mt 20:1-16 6490 Highway 44, Convent SAINT PIUS X, Pope A fable ridicules those who select an Fax: 225-562-3255 5:45 A.M. (L); 5:15P.M. (L) unworthy person as king. God’s love far

St. Joseph Parish exceeds human justice. 2130 Rectory Street, Paulina Thursday, August 22nd - Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a/Ps 40:5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 225-869-5751 THE QUEENSHIP OF MARY 10 [8a and 9a]/Mt 22:1-14 Most Sacred 8:15 A.M. (L) Jephthah is faithful in fulfilling his vow.

Heart of Jesus Parish All are invited to be clothed in Christ and 616 Main Street, Gramercy Friday, August 23rd - Weekday; to feast at this banquet table. Priest Residence: Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Ps 146:5-6ab, 225-869-5324 6:15 A.M. (L) LHS Mass 6c-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10 [1b]/Mt 22:34-40 Our Lady of 8:00 A.M. (P) SPC School Mass Mixed marriages, in the story of the widow

Prompt Succor Chapel Naomi, are shown to be blest by God. 2530 Louisiana Avenue, Lutcher Saturday, August 24th - SAINT The whole law can be summed Perpetual Adoration & Daily Mass BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE up in one word: love. Saturday: Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17 St. Peter Chanel Interparochial 4:00 P.M. (P); 6:00 P.M. (C) -18 [12]/Jn 1:45-51 Elementary School Sacramental Reconciliation: Bartholomew acclaims Jesus as 2590 Hwy 44, Paulina Sat. 3-3:50 P.M. (P) Messiah and king, the Lamb of Office: 225-869-5778 the heavenly Jerusalem. Fax: 225-869-8131 —Things You Need To Know About Receiving The Sacraments— Sacrament of Baptism: You must be registered parishioners to request baptism in one of the cluster churches. Baptisms are celebrated on the following monthly schedule the 1st Sun. St. Michael, 2nd St. Joseph & 3rd Sacred Heart. Next Baptisms: Sunday, September 1st at Saint Michael. St. Michael Offertory: August 4 … $2,718.00 Parents & Godparents are required to attend a seminar. REGISTER at least two Building Fund … $1,098.00 weeks before the seminar by calling Missy Laurent (869-5751). St. Joseph Offertory: August 4 … $8,917.00 Next Seminar Sept. 15th, from 1:30-3:00 p.m.-SH-PSR. Building Fund … $2,883.00 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children): If you are interested Sacred Heart Offertory: August 4 ... $3,893.00 in becoming a Catholic, contact Ernie or Lisa Sieber @ 266-0569, or one of the Building Fund … $2,710.00 priests for more information about the RCIA process. Matrimony: Couples planning a wedding are asked to contact Deacon Alfred In today’s second reading, Adams at 562-3255 at least six months prior to their planned wedding date. St. Paul encourages us not to No tentative wedding date can be confirmed before initial meeting with the priest. grow weary or lose heart, but to Pastoral Care of the Sick: For emergency sick calls, please contact the Pas- persevere in following Jesus. toral Center for a priest. A group of dedicated Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Our willingness to give of Communion bring the Eucharist to St. James Hospital and Beacon Behavioral ourselves, even in the face of conflict and division, is one way Hospital. If you or a loved one are homebound and wish to receive Holy Com- to measure our discipleship. munion, please contact the Pastoral Center. 2 AUGUST 18, 2019 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME "May they keep the flame of faith alive in their hearts."

Sunday, August 18th 9th & 10th Grade PSR Parent Meeting

6:15 P.M. @ Sacred Heart Church Ellie Nicole Little

Monday, August 19th Ellie Nicole is the daughter of St. Joseph Elementary PSR Parent Meeting Eric Joseph Little and Nicole Michele Poche. 6:30 P.M. St. Joseph Church 1st-8th grades Hadley Grace Poche Wednesday, August 21st Hadley Grace is the daughter of St. Joseph Parish Council Meeting Caleb Joseph Poche and Amy Lynn Michel. 6:30 P.M. Pastoral Center

Monthly on the First Tuesday Ellie Nicole and Hadley Grace were baptized on Sunday, Mary & Martha Prayer Group August 4, 2019 by Rev. Vincent J. Dufresne at St. Joseph Church. 6:30 P.M. Begins with rosary, followed by Praise & Congratulations Ellie Nicole and Hadley Grace and welcome Worship at 7:00 P.M. 32365 Carolyn Dr., Paulina to our community of faith. We look forward to Monthly on the Second Wednesday watching you grow in faith. Knights of Columbus Meeting 6:30 P.M. (K.C. Home)

Court St. Joseph Catholic Daughters Meeting 6:30 P.M. (Chanel Cafeteria)

Every Other Month-Third Sunday Baptismal Prep Seminar 1:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M. (SHPSR) Contact Missy Laurent @ 869-5751 to It is so wonderful when someone

Every Sunday Evening ALANON Sometimes those people need to be 7:00 P.M. Sacred Heart Rectory (Side Entrance) recognized! Doing things, outside of Ministry, to help our Cluster Every Tuesday AA function is what we recognize in our 7:00 P.M. (Lutcher Library) Volunteer Spotlight! This week we want to say thanks to Knights of Columbus Monthly our “Money Counters”. Chicken & Dirty Rice Dinner From St. Joseph: Sunday, August 25th Ruby Bourgeois, Kathy Duhon, Proceeds will benefit A.R.C. Beryl Rome & Etta Ruiz. Call 869–8184 to place advance These dedicated ladies come to the orders. $9.00 a plate! Pastoral Center every week to offer

Any church functions or upcoming ministry events you would Register at Our Parish Web Site: their help. We can’t thank you like advertised must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the bulle- enough for your willingness to help! www.rivrdcat.org/formed tin date. Deadline is Wednesday morning two weeks prior. Thank You Thank You Thank You! You can bring a written copy to the Pastoral Center or email [email protected]., attention Harriet. Next week we will recognize our Money Counters from Sacred Heart. Traveling Statue & Prayer Line LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK Traveling Chalice & Statue of Our Lady of Fatima

Host family: Jhan & Kathy Lambert August 14th-21st. Our baptismal rite instructs the parents and godparents of the newly bap- For information about being a host family contact: tized children, "May they keep the flame of faith alive in their hearts." Cheryl Louque, 206-2929 or Kay Lear, 869-5202 Our Lady of Fatima Statue with Rosary Faith has often been associated with fire. While fire can be useful and August 18th-24th Brenda Huguet (St. Michael), Regina welcomed as a source of light and warmth, it can also be devastating Falcon (St. Mary). For information about hosting con- and destructive. The Gospel is very much like this. On the one hand, tact Geraldine Hoover, 562-7129 Jesus speaks of healing, liberty, mercy, and forgiveness. On the other, Prayer Line: he challenges the secular mindset and ideology, risks opposition, and Praying for parishioners needs :To join this ministry or pushes people out of their comfort zones. We are more attracted to add someone to the prayer list contact: Nancy Cashio, things that make us feel better about ourselves. Equipped with the flame 869-8124; Geraldine Hoover, 562-7129; Etta Ruiz, of faith, are we willing to see the bigger picture and risk popularity and 869-8425 or Marcy St. Pierre, 869-9820. self-preservation3 in favor of the kingdom of God? AUGUST 18, 2019 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME "May they keep the flame of faith alive in their hearts." Sanctuary Lights; Pope’s Intentions; Parish & Mass Intentions; Prayers For The Sick; Expectant Mothers & Deceased Sanctuary Light the week of August 18th-24th Ronnie Fremin (SJ) Gerald Laroze & Donna (SH) Lee Ray Louque (SM) Gina Troxclair (AC) Arceneaux Babies (LC) The light of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God protects us. The presence of God watches over us. Sunday, August 18, 2019: Wherever we are, God is, and where God is, all is well. 7:00 a.m. (C) Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Michael Parish Amen. 9:00 a.m. (P) Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish 11:00 a.m. (G) M/M Winton Barbin & Fly. Florence Bourgeois, Pray For The Spiritual, Physical & M/M Mark Duhe Sr., George H. St. Pierre, Emotional Needs of: Frank “Spider” Calcagno, Lloyd Brack Craig Brignac, Sr. Cheryl Waguespack David Blansett 5:00 p.m. (G) Intentions of the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish Lance Peytavin Irma Matherne Gerdie Breaux Monday, August 19, 2019: Claire Brazan Corey Roussel Alicia Borgue 8:15 a.m. (L) Florent & Enola Faucheux Nikki Borne Jouty Patricia Rizzuto Kennedi Claire Salim Tuesday, August 20, 2019: Paul Copponex Frank Rizzuto Shelly Manuel 8:15 a.m. (L) Gina Troxclair, Carlo & Aline Mancuso & daughter, Betty Brignac Jody Duhe’ Deania Truesdale Cathy Nosacka Joseph Murry Drake Zeringue Harold & Laura Tregre Fly., & Becky, Lawrence & Delia Lambert Maddox Louque Perry Duhe’ Trudy Carnaggio Wednesday, August 21, 2019: Barry Duhe’ Madeline Woodland Gertrude Waguespack 5:15 p.m. (L) Big Boy & Joyce Bourgeois, Drusilla Carbo, Ruth Minvielle Ross Folse Gene Martin Irwin M. Montz, Malcolm Faucheux, Sam Gondolfo, In Thanksgiving, Marla Gravois Christie McPhail Marie S. Hymel William Ledet, Harry Cummings Sr., Jane Babin, LeeRay Louque Yecky Louque Sherilyn Poche Jean A. Simoneaux Thursday, August 22, 2019: Elsie Melancon Kelly Waldron Tricia Cancienne 8:15 a.m. (L) Johnny Matherne, Ken Laiche, Betty “Tony” Millet Friday, August 23, 2019: School Mass Apostleship of Prayer-Intentions of Pope Francis 8:00 a.m. (P) “Purgatorial List” Families, Schools of Human Growth Saturday, August 24, 2019: That families, through their life of prayer and love, become 4:00 p.m. (P) Matthew P. Daigle, Jerry Grob, Elmire Zeringue Fly., ever more clearly "schools of true human growth." Souls in Purgatory, Glenn Madere Sr., Kenneth & May Rose Nicholas,

Sunday: For Francis, our Pope, Michael, our Bishop, Vincent, Donald Blank, Anthony & Agatha Najolia, Ronnie Fremin, our Pastor, Alec, our Associate Pastor, Alfred, Sam & David, Carole Bourassa Wall, Ray A. Keller Sr. our deacons, and all ministers of Christ’s Church, that they 6:00 p.m. (C) Lawrence & Delia Lambert, Richard Zeringue, may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit. Armance & Benoit Kliebert & Cindy, Nelva S. LeBlanc, Monday: Spirit of meekness and humility. Souls in purgatory, Julian Sr. & Glory Schexnaydre, Gerald & Eunice Melancon, Special Intention, For the unknown souls in my company and Religious communities. Sunday, August 25, 2019: Tuesday: Spirit of Faith. Relatives, friends, and benefactors. 7:00 a.m. (C) Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Michael Parish Wednesday: Spirit of Charity. The sick, dying, suffering, 9:00 a.m. (P) Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish poor, and those who care for them. 11:00 a.m. (G) Clarence Becnel, Irma & Ovide III. St. Pierre, Bob Thursday: Love of the Holy Eucharist. Vocations to the Boltin, Paul Vicknair Jr., Leonce & Rita LeBlanc, Joseph Samrow Jr. Priesthood; conversion of unbelievers; needs of missionaries. 5:00 p.m. (G) Intentions of the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish Friday: Spirit of mortification and self-sacrifice. Conversion of sinners. Saturday: Love of chastity and of the Blessed Virgin. Children Expectant Kacie B. Louque strengthening these and youth. For all entering school, students; teachers; and staff. Mothers Kaci O. Louque precious babies, Sunny Z. Mott keeping them Prayer Corner Prayer for Protection During Hurricane Season Hannah N. Lambert healthy, and prepar- Our Father in Heaven, through the intercession of Our Lady Ashley Bourgeois ing them for the of Prompt Succor, spare us during this hurricane season Tricia Cancienne plans you have set from all harm. Protect us and our homes from all disasters Paula L. Veron before them. For as of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Lord Jesus, we thank long as their preg- you for your protec- nancy last, we pray

Eunice Laiche Berthelot Please pray for all tion of these mothers- that you will be doing

Eunice passed away on expectant mothers to-be and their ba- the mighty and mar- Monday, August 5, 2019. throughout our bies. Thank you for velous work that only A Mass of Christian buri- Cluster especially you can do, creating those listed: keeping their babies al was held in her honor on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Burial in life and bringing St. Joseph Cemetery followed the Mass. safe and secure in Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine Amanda M. Duhon their mother’s womb beauty into the world upon her. May her soul, and all the souls of the faithful Charlie B. Cooper and in your love. through your crea- departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. tions. Amen. 4 Thank you for AUGUST 18, 2019 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME "May they keep the flame of faith alive in their hearts." Children’s Space ~ SPC School News ~ Minister Schedules ~ Cluster Personnel Sharing the Gospel When you talk about Jesus, you will proba- bly get a strong reaction from people. Some people love Jesus with their whole heart, and their lives really show it. Other people don't want to follow Jesus, and talking about him may even make them an- 2590 Louisiana Hwy. 44 gry. Families and friends can be torn apart by that anger. No matter what, stay Paulina, LA 225-869-5778 close to Jesus, and he will stay close to you. Principal: Paula Poche Prayer Dear Jesus, help me to stay close to you always. Something to Draw Draw a picture of a family broken apart because Jesus Bookkeeper: Susan Weidert

makes some of them happy, and Jesus makes the rest of them angry. Mission for the Week Be very loving when you tell others about Jesus. NEW Office Hours For 2019/20 7:00-3:00

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St. Vincent de Paul’s Food For Following Jesus Cluster Personnel Needy Pantry sometimes means Faith Formation Monthly, on the last weekend of the month, being rejected by Deacon Alfred Adams we have collections for the High School PSR, Marriage Prepara- others. Speak an tion, Lay Ministry Coordination “Food For Needy” throughout our Melissa Laurent cluster. Our community has been very encouraging word this Youth Ministry, High School PSR, generous: week to someone you know who is trying to follow Lay Ministry Coordination, Jan. 134 lbs.; Feb. 157 lbs.; March 145 Baptism Prep Jesus. Say a prayer for those who are discerning a Harriet Melancon-SH Elementary lbs.; April 214 lbs.; May 244 lbs. and June PSR, & Bulletin Editor 142 lbs. for a total of 1036 lbs. donated. call to Priesthood or Religious life. If God is Carol Ann Rome SM Elementary PSR The society would like to thank you for calling you, call or email Father Andrew Merrick at Donna Waguespack your generosity and ask you to please con- 225.336.8778, [email protected], or visit SJ Elementary PSR tinue to support this much needed charity. Pastoral Center Staff www.diobr.org/vocations. Sherry Bourgeois, Tammy Martin, August 24th & 25th is the next weekend! & Lori Taylor Deacon Sam Sammartino Social Responsibility, Marriage Minister Schedule August 24th & 25th Preparation, Tribunal Advisor 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 Maintenance Supervisor Gordon Jenkins Server Poche,Joshua Roberts,Gerius St. Pierre,Ashlyn Growl,Ella Jenkins,Zachary Louviere,Dylan Cemeteries Poche,Nicholas NEEDED NEEDED Bourgeois,Carli Robertson,Josephine NEEDED Lois Poche - St. Michael Euch Min Grob,Gail Matherne,Dianne Bienvenu,Geraldine Abreo,John NEEDED Taylor,Carol Deacon Alfred - St. Mary Pastoral Center 869-5751-St. Joseph Jenkins,Gordon Jones,Sheila Bourgeois,Marsha Bourgeois,Sherry Mistretta,Courtney St. Pierre,Marcy St. Michael Pastoral Council St. Pierre,Judy Lambert,Laura Rouillier,Thomas Hymel,Lisa Boudwin,Rickie Ruiz,Etta Mollie Arceneaux, Jon Hotard, St. Pierre,Richard Spadoni,Joseph Rouillier,Debra Kliebert,Marie Boudwin,Mandy Laurent,Melissa Rodney Roussel, Spencer Chauvin, Jane Poche & Laurie Roussel NEEDED NEEDED Lear,Rita Weidert,Chad NEEDED St. Joseph Pastoral Council NEEDED Schexnayder,Marlene Leblanc,Janet John Abreo, Tania Bourgeois, NEEDED NEEDED Rochon,Dominique Tim Detillier, Garland Poche, David Richard & Emery Forsythe NEEDED Dufresne,Cathy Weidert,Susan Sacred Heart Pastoral Council Lector Coles,William Roberts,Elaine Detillier,Tim Bourgeois,Seth Bourgeois,Jeanne Bourgeois,Pamela Allie Bourgeois, Earl Deroche, Jr., Sacristan NEEDED Rome,Carol Ann Bienvenu,Geraldine Schexnayder,T Weidert,Chad Ruiz,Etta Joellyn Hebert, Jody Ordeneaux, Donna Rochon & Connie Loupe Rome,Richard Bourgeois,Marsha Schexnayder,Marlene5 Weidert,Susan St. Pierre,Marcy AUGUST 18, 2019 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME "May they keep the flame of faith alive in their hearts." From the Desk My dear sisters and brothers, What’s of This weekend, the Office of Black Happening Here! Father Alec Catholics in the Diocese of Baton Eucharistic Ministers Needed Rouge‒‒you may follow them by A Catholic lay person who has received the sacraments that name on Facebook‒‒sponsored “African Americans on of initiation--Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, and the Path to Sainthood” at Holy Rosary Church in if married a valid sacramental marriage. A person who is St. Amant. (Deacon Alfred Adams is the head of the Office of willing to make a commitment to serve in one of the Black Catholics.) There are currently six African‒American most important offices in the church. By prayerfully responding to God’s love and call, Eucharistic Ministers candidates for sainthood: in order of birth, they are Pierre Tous- are to be visible signs of faith, hope and love to all saint, Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, Henriette Delille (of New parishioners.

Orleans), Fr. Augustus Tolton, Julia Greeley, and Sr. Thea Bow- Does your love for the Eucharist include desire to man. distribute Communion at Mass or take Eucharist to Redemptorist Father Maurice Nutt, who gave our cluster mission hospitals, nursing homes or the homebound? Would you a couple of years ago at St. Michael, is involved in the canoniza- like to become more active in your parish liturgy by distributing Communion as a extraordinary minister of tion process for Sr. Thea Bowman. In a recent article, “Nutt the Eucharist? Do you wonder what is required to added that this confluence of sainthood causes related to Afri- become a special minister of the Eucharist? A special can-American Catholics — who often feel like second-class minister of the Eucharist primarily and sincerely be- citizens in their own church — means that God is calling eve- lieves in Christ’s Eucharistic presence and deeply appre- ryone's attention to the role and witness of black Catho- ciates the divine gift shared in ministry. The Eucharist is at once a sacrifice, thanksgiving, praise, nourishment, lics.” Moreover, “Xavier University of Louisiana and its Insti- healing, giving and receiving. It capsulate our faith in tute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS) will become the new hub Jesus’ saving acts through his life, death and resurrec- for the advancement of sainthood causes of African American tion. A special minister of the Eucharist, in giving Christ to the communicant, witnesses to Christ’s love. Catholics.” It will be remembered that Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans was founded by St. Katharine Drexel Prayer of Discernment for Becoming an herself. In 1915, at the urging of Archbishop James Blenk of Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist Lord Jesus Christ, I ask your help in discerning whether New Orleans, she purchased the former Southern University you are calling me to be a Eucharistic Minister. I trust campus in New Orleans and created the nation’s first university that you always give me the grace necessary for my life. for black Catholics. According to a recent history, “pressure Please grant me the courage to respond to you with a from white neighbors” had led to the movement of Southern willing and generous heart. No matter how you are call- from New Orleans to Baton Rouge in 1912. ing me to serve, may my hands bring your compassion and mercy to others. And may I be Eucharist to all I A Google search for “African American candidates for saint- meet. Lord, guide me, and fill me with wisdom I need to hood” yields, among others, a link to the website of the United understand and accept your call to me. If you are calling States Conference of Catholic Bishops, specifically to a page me to Eucharistic Ministry, may I not be intimidated by entitled, “On the Road to Sainthood: Leaders of African De- the sacredness of your presence. Instead, fill me with a scent.” This page provides basic information about each of the devout and reverent spirit. As I offer the Eucharist to others, let me be your presence to them. Give me the six candidates, as well as some links to more detailed infor- grace to be a worthy minister. Amen. mation. Call Fr. Alec if you are interested-869-5751 For instance, sistertheabowman.com describes how Sr. Thea was invited, shortly before her death, to address the U. S. Bishops in Matrimony: A calling to forgive! 1989: “she explained what it meant to be African-American and “Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life Catholic. She enlightened the bishops on African-American his- and instills in us the courage to look to the future tory and spirituality. Sister Thea urged the bishops to continue to with hope.” evangelize the African-American community, to promote inclu- Retrouvaille offers a welcoming and loving space to couples who have been living with the misery of a fail- sivity and full participation of African-Americans within Church ing marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope: hope that it is leadership, and to understand the necessity and value of Catholic not too late, hope of a different and better marriage. schools in the African- American community. At the end of her Retrouvaille helps couples to show each other mercy address, she invited the bishops to move together, cross arms and through the opportunities it provides to listen, to for- sing with her, “We Shall Overcome.” She seemingly touched the give, to be reconciled and to move into their futures believing that God loves them and with His help and hearts of the bishops as evidenced by their thunderous applause their efforts, their marriages can be healed and restored. and tears flowing from their eyes. Retrouvaille provides help for marriage problems/ Love, difficulties/crises. For confidential information about Fr. Alec the upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend for couples in Baton Rouge, Sept. 6-8, contact: Bill and Missie Curth 985-232-5963, or St. Joseph PSR Elementary Teachers Needed! email [email protected], or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.org High School 9th Grade Teachers Needed!6 Alexander St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Stores Rose Lynn Funeral Homes 2099 S. 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