SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

203 Commercial Street   Lake Arthur, 70549  3377742614 Schedule of the Holy Mass Daily Mass Schedule Confession Schedule Saturday (ancipated)…...…4:30 PM TuesdayRFriday………..….………....12:00 PM 30 minutes before weekday Masses Sunday..….…………8:00AM, 10:00AM  Saturday…………………………... 3:30 PM    5:00PM  Sunday………….………7:00AM, 9:00AM MINISTRY STAFF   Father Jay Alexius  Secretary/Bookkeeper Mary Ellen Sweeney  PartTime Secretary Lynette Fox  Maintenance Chris Sanders  Youth Minister Lance Mudd Marlie Martin  OFFICE HOURS 8AMO4PM MondayOThursday 8AMONoon Friday Monthly Meetings & Events Closed for Most Public Holidays and Holy Days of Obligation Come, Lord Jesus! - Mon, Tue, Wed & Thurs, in June or July  every week—contact the Parish Office for Women of Faith Prayer Group - 3rd Phone: 337/7742614 times & locations Monday, 6PM, Oustalet Center Fax: 337/7743793 Email: [email protected] Altar Society Meeting - 1st Tues, 2PM, Bereavement Meeting – contact Loretta Website: ourladyofthelake.church Oustalet Center No meetings in Jun, Jul Broussard @ 652-0143 or Annette  & Aug Broussard @ 658-5580 for more info SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY (contact Office) Rosary for Life - 1st Tue, 3:30PM, in Church Summer CCD Session - Jun 14-25, 2021 *Baptism Weekly Hour of Adoration - between the Annual Steak Dinner & Auction - Sunday, *Annulment Sunday 8AM & 10AM masses August 23, 2020 *RCIA JCDA Meeting - 2nd Sunday after 10AM Mass Andrus Cove Cemetery - Cheryl Broussard, *Anointing of the Sick unless notified 246-1546 *Confession by appointment *Holy Communion for the Home- KC Meeting - 2nd Tuesday, 6PM, KC Bldg St. Anthony Cemetery - Chad Woods, 616- bound Catholic Daughter’s Meeting -2nd Thur, 7191 or 329-0933 *Marriage (6 months in advance) 6:15PM, Oustalet Center, No meetings If you have recently become en- gaged and will be married at Finance Committee Members: Ben Hornsby, Beau LeJeune, Tim Parker, Judy Hundley and Joey ShawONext meeting: To be announced Our Lady of the Lake, please  contact the Office for our Wed- Pastoral Council Members: Carrie Jean Broussard, Susan Matt, Leonard Meaux,  ding Policies before any expend- Bridget Thomas and Joel TrahanONext meeting: To be announced   itures or deposits are made. Trustees: Deanne Duhon and Kenny Chapman Gain/Loss on Sale of Investments  0.00  341.70 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Interest Income   384.67   1,952.71 Rental/Lease Income   634.63  952.09 Contributions  7,716.68  23,419.80 ...in our Parish Bazaar & Festival Income  49,275.00  59,818.23  Bazaar & Festival Expense   (7,070.59)  (4,010.80) = Meetings this week: Conference/Oustalet Center   200.00  0.00 Sep 23OConfirmation class, 68pm Total Assessable Receipts   331,199.52   377,037.27 School of Religion (CCD)   5,756.53   5,495.00 Youth Income   5,145.69   12,011.68 Our Lady of the Lake Charity Income   3,530.56  2,910.00 Altar Society  0.00  25.00 Other Income  162,143.25   55,771.11 Family Fun Festival Total NonRAssessable Receipts  176,576.03  76,212.79 Total Diocesan Subsidies R RTTL  36,039.64   54,568.72 Total Revenues   $ 543,815.19  $ 507,818.78

 Sunday, October 11th  Expenditures SalariesClergy  $ 25,380.00  $ 18,385.00 Live, Silent and Cake auctions will be held at SalariesLay   73,622.20   100,116.33 the Christian Unity Center, along with pork SalariesSub Clergy  675.00  0.00 FICAParish Share   5,766.36  7,994.15 steak dinners, jambalaya, sweets, train ride, Workers Compensation Ins  2,646.00  2,541.00 face painting, bingo and more!  Life Insurance  712.00  712.00 Hospital InsuranceClergy  14,893.00  12,768.00 We need donations of soft drinks, bingo Hospital InsuranceLay  8,684.00   7,205.00 RetirementClergy  3,250.00  3,225.00 prizes, and auction items. Clergy Welfare  1,000.00  1,000.00 If you would like to volunteer to help, or need Total Wages & Benefits  136,628.56  153,946.48 Travel & Transportation   172.07  173.06 someone to pick up your donated items, please call Business Allowance  6,120.00   5,618.50 the Parish Office. 7742614 Postage  406.60  253.75 Public Relations  631.15  2,625.55 Mark October 11th on your calendars General Insurance   18,916.69  19,826.56 Utilities  15,326.84   13,717.74 for a Family Fun Day and plan to Telephone   1,325.75  1,308.13 Professional Fees *  2,500.00  0.00 bring your friends and your whole Repairs & Maintenance  26,277.32   60,142.42 family!! Total Administrave Expenses  71,676.42   103,665.71 Office Supplies  9,052.53  9,169.92 Residence Supplies   15,152.91  17,290.51 MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE Church Supplies  4,869.53  4,682.62 Next Week: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Books & Subscriptions  4,203.35  1,951.80 Dues & Memberships  0.00   49.59 Sep 26-27 4:30 8:00 10:00 5:00 Seminars/Retreats/Confer  1,337.67   3,147.72 Bridget Thomas Janice Esthay Barbara Pearson Mona Landry Religious Education   5,400.39  8,760.56 Lectors Youth Ministry   4,273.84  11,340.80 Evangelization  69.90  176.54 Second Collections  Liturgy  11,717.33   8,535.27 Youth Ministry Sep 1920 School Subsidy  300.00  0.00 Charities  2,922.37  4,490.91 OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHURCH Total Suppl & Progrm Expenses  59,299.82   69,596.24 Statements of Assets and LiabiliesRCash Basis Total Diocesan Remiance  36,738.68  48,589.53 As of June 30, 2020 and 2019 Total NonROperang Expenditures  32.80  735.45 Capital Expenditures **  59,272.16  227,285.51 Assets  Current Year  Prior Year Total Expenditures   $ 363,648.44  $ 603,818.92 Jeff Davis   $ 145,482.23  $ 68,854.09  Msgr. Van B Fund   8,985.16  8,197.73 * Professional fees: Hoffpauir Studio, LLC T Architectural design services for Shell Beach Cemetery   3,956.00   3,947.00 Sanctuary Redesign  Return to the Lord Funds   148,181.13  112,189.49 ** Capital Expenditures include: Petty Cash  100.00   100.00 2019R20 JD Prime Investment Account   165,818.55   91,556.32 Sound system improvements, Sanctuary, Statuary Accounts Receivable   (120.00)   (120.00) Land   499.00   499.00 2018R19 Building & Improvements   3,495,675.06 3,284,813.32 Soundproof confessional, extend paron Rectory renovaons & fixtures Furniture and Fixtures Church   491,265.51  474,591.74 Oustalet Center roof, ceiling, lighng & floors Renovate offices Total Assets  $ 4,459,842.64 $ 4,044,628.69 Diocese of Lake Charles—Office of the Total Liabilities   17,703.86  12,391.42 September 14, 2020, Exaltation of the Holy Cross Net AssetsBeginning   4,261,972.03 4,130,436.66 ChangeYear to Date  180,166.75  (96,025.14) Dear Clergy and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Lake Charles, Total Net Assets  4,442,138.78 4,034,411.52  Now into our third week of recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 4,459,842.64 $ 4,044,628.69 Laura, I am writing to you in gratitude and to keep you informed about Statement of Revenues and ExpendituresRCash Basis the concern and aid which has come to us from throughout the State and For the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2020 & 2019 the Nation, especially from our Catholic community.

  YearRToRDate YRTRD Lst Yr In conversation recently with Mayor Nic Hunter of Lake Charles, he Revenues Amount  Amount expressed his concern that Hurricane Laura would become a “forgotten Offertory   $ 268,310.80  $ 280,736.19 storm.” I assured him that the was doing all She could Holy Days  11,748.33   13,827.35 to make sure that this did not happen. For your information and with sincere appreciation, I would like to Although in the bull’s eye of the storm, the statue still stands, seemingly thank the following members of the Catholic hierarchy who have, as of untouched. It is miraculous! Our Lady is reminding us of her faithful this date, contacted me personally and offered moral, spiritual, and presence and God’s abiding care for us. material support to you, the faithful of the Diocese of Lake Charles: For all those generous people, we continue to be grateful and assure His Eminence, Raymond Cardinal Burke them of our own prayers. May God restore health and well-being to His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo of Houston us, resting securely in His loving hands. Gregory Aymond of New Orleans Invoking the Father’s blessings on you, your families, and loved ones, I Archbishop Alfred Hughes, Emeritus of New Orleans remain Archbishop Leonard Blair of Hartford, Connecticut Devotedly yours in our Lord, Archbishop Paul Etienne of Seattle, Washington Archbishop , Military Services of the U.S.A. ✠Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles Archbishop , Emeritus of Miami Bishop Michael Duca of Baton Rouge Pray for the Sick Bishop Francis Malone of Shreveport Family Members should contact the Office if prayers are needed. Names will be Bishop Douglas Deshotel of Lafayette listed in the bulletin for 3 months unless the Office is notified. Bishop Sam Jacobs, Emeritus of Houma-Thibodeaux Donald Benoit Frederick Guillory Frank Messina Bishop of Beaumont Lilla Benoit Cynthia Guin Wyatt Pickett Bishop Michael Mulvey of Corpus Christi Chris Broussard Ethan Hebert Darlene Prejean Bishop Sal Matano of Rochester, New York Dale J. Broussard Noah Hillebrandt Donald Richard Bishop Patrick Zurek of Amarillo Earl Broussard Peter Hundley Gate Richard Shirley T. Broussard Jude Kibodeaux Laurie Richard Bishop Gregory Parkes of St. Petersburg, Terry Chapman Anne Klenke Ludrick & Thelma Bishop Robert Hennessey, Auxiliary of Boston Joseph Chelette Elsie & Herman Schexnider Bishop Lawrence Brandt, Emeritus of Greensburg, Pennsylvania Alvin Conner, Sr. LaBauve Marcus Teague Bishop Robert Evans, Auxiliary of Providence Alvin Conner, Jr. Debbie LaComb Grace Trahan Bishop George Sheltz, Auxiliary of Galveston-Houston Virgie Dronet Beverly LaPoint Wilda Trahan Bishop Curtis Guillory, Emeritus of Beaumont Carmelita Fisher Hilda LaPoint Patricia Vincent Bishop Michael Pfeifer, Emeritus of San Angelo Slade Fox Betty LeBlanc Edwin Woods Jean Gage Rita Lewis In addition, the Conference of Catholic has Dorothy Gaspard Ben Martin announced a voluntary national collection for the victims of various disasters throughout the country, including the area affected by YÉÜ bâÜ UxÄÉäxw _|ä|Çz 9 Wxvxtáxw Hurricane Laura. The Diocese has also received significant assistance from the Supreme Tabernacle Lamp: Lester Forman Knight, Carl Anderson, and the Knights of Columbus; Catholic Sanctuary Flowers: Rodney Roché Charities USA; Catholic Mutual of Omaha; as well as Father Jack Wall Tabernacle Flowers: Russell Gary and the Catholic Extension Society. Catholic church parishes, too MASS INTENTIONS numerous to name, throughout the country have sent meals, volunteers, supplies, and financial assistance. We are truly humbled and grateful for Sat, Sep 19 (4:30 pm)Leslie Alexius, Fred Schlesinger, Flo this outpouring of concern and generosity. Broussard, L/D Members Marjorie & Also, superiors of various religious communities, some of whom serve Robert Broussard Families, Stacy Brous- in the Diocese, have written to me expressing solidarity and support. sard, Hubert LeBlanc, Bey Jane Hebert, These included Father René Butler of the LaSalette Missionaries who Roy LaPoint, Adeline Chapman wrote to me saying, “My Council and I are planning to provide some Sun, Sep 20 (8:00 am) Effie & Toups, Lester Perez, Jim- assistance for humanitarian relief through our three parishes in Sulphur.  my Broussard, Rodney & Regina Roché, Please be assured of my continued prayerful support.” Monsignor Jessie Hymel, Roger Zaunbrecher, Tom- Gilles Wach of the Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest, wrote, my & Karla Smith, Ronnie LeBlanc, L/D “I have asked [sisters of our society] to pray most especially for your Members Lloyd & Grace Moore Family diocese and all of those affected by this natural calamity. I pray that the Holy Virgin protect you and comfort the victims of this wicked storm.” (10:00am)Pro Populo (For the People) I also received a kind letter and gift to the Diocese from Father Harry Tue, Sep 22 (12:00 pm)Harold Mahews Geib, S.J., Superior of the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Jesuit Community in Wed, Sep 23 (12:00 pm)Rodney Roché Washington, D.C. The Right Reverend Abbot James Laprie, O.S.B., Thu, Sep 24 (12:00 pm)Ronnie LeBlanc also extended his sympathies and prayers. Fri, Sep 25 (12:00 pm)Ronnie LeBlanc Cardinal Burke was one of the first to write after the hurricane made Sat, Sep 26 (4:30 pm)Marion Hanks Semar, Bey Jane Hebert, landfall. He said, “I am deeply conscious of the devastation which Gerard Conner, Barbara Whitman, Tom- Hurricane Laura is visiting upon the Diocese of Lake Charles and assure you of my prayers…. My special prayers for you will continue my & Karla Smith, Nolan Thibodeaux, throughout the most difficult time through which you are passing.” Terri L. Cooper, Angie LaPoint Go, J.R. Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese of the Military Services Juarez, L/D Members Bell Mahews for the United States wrote, “You and the faithful you are privileged to Family serve have been and will remain in my prayers and thoughts…. May the Sun, Sep 27 (8:00 am) Pro Populo (For the People) rebuilding be swift and may confidence be restored in the hearts of (10:00am)Carla & Rick LeMaire, Walter Dugas, Sr., those who suffer.” Doris Lougon, Velta LaComb, Debbie We must remind ourselves of the Shrine of Our Lady Star of the Sea in LaCombe(L), Renee Pearson, Arthur & Cameron. This beautiful remembrance of previous devastation during Ryan Leger, Evelyn LeJeune, Bey Hurricane Audrey will add Hurricane Laura to its list of catastrophes. Broussard Call for We bring a quote for W the “Cajun THE S & your party AT SO Done Right” or event! 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