St. Peter Roman Church Mission Statement . o` e Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by living the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacrament, and Service as taught by the Church. St. Peter Parish is a community of SACRAMENTS dedicated Catholics centered on the Eucharist, which is the source and the summit of all that we do and hope to become. Fr. Mark P. Ledoux Approved August 19, 2014 SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY Pastor EUCHARIST

OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Tuesday - Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the Wednesday - Friday: 8am-12noon Mass is central to who we are and what we do. Regular Mass Times are listed on the front of the bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass Parochial Vicar times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To Father Sal Istre ...... 896-9408 receive formation for First Holy Communion, Parish contact the Parish Office, 896-9408. Deacon Barney Lejeune ...... 896-9408 Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator SACRAMENT OF Essential to the Christian Life, the Patricia Blumrich ...... 896-9408 Sacrament of Confession is where we come into Formation Secretary, Parish Receptionist contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us. Jody McConnell ...... 896-9408 Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a Cindy Courville...... 896-9408 personal relationship with Jesus. 30 minutes before

Capital Campaign Office Manager every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered. If you need to receive the Sacrament of Confession Karen Broussard ...... 896-9408 for the first time, contact the Parish Office, 896- Carencro Principal 9408. Devin Soeseno ...... 896-8973 Perpetual Adoration Coordinators SACRAMENT OF Gloria Matte ...... 658-3759 Through the waters of Baptism, the new Melinda Devillier ...... 896-1334 Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal Welcome Committee Chairperson Life. To have your infant baptized, please contact the Parish Office at least 2-4 months to the Carolyn Huval ...... 658-1843 baby’s due date so that there is enough time to complete preparation for the Sacrament. John McConnell ...... 280-4267 Parents should be registered, Sacred Music Coordinator participating members of the Parish Family. Dr. Michael Totaro...... 896-9408 Proposed Sponsors (Godparents) should be Natural Family Planning attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau...... 886-1437 receive a Baptismal Packet which must be completed and received before attendance at a Pro-Life Coordinator Baptismal instruction class is scheduled. A Margaret Vidrine ...... 896-4637 Baptismal date is determined after all Church Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator requirements are satisfied. Melinda Devillier ...... 896-1334 If you are a parent or an adult seeking the Catholic Daughters Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish GeorgAnna Robichaux...... 654-6836 Office, 896-9408.

St. Anne Society SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Madeline S. Braquet...... 896-8703 In the beginning, God created mankind Bonne Mort Society as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union Noreen Breaux ...... 896-8780 to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is (3rd Degree) Kyle Leger, Grand Knight ...... [email protected] made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the (4th Degree) Duane Prejean, Faithful Navigator . . . . . [email protected] Church and the world. Couples discerning the vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the Altar Servers Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for Matt Arceneaux ...... [email protected] their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior St. Vincent De Paul ...... 896-9499 to the desired wedding date. God’s Little Dusters Rose Richard ...... 896-6278 SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF Usher Coordinator THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL Wilbert Lacombe...... 896-9615 ARRANGEMENTS Cub Scout Pack 497 The Church and her Sacraments Cassandra Underwood...... 318 – 787-9017 accompany us at every moment of our life. When Prayer Line we are very sick or nearing the end of this life, we receive the healing of Christ through Anointing of Debbie Young...... 280-6662 the Sick. Please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408, Unplanned Pregnancy to make an appointment. For Free Confidential Counseling ...... 289-9366 Also, contact the church office before Parish Pastoral Council Members you contact anyone else in making funeral arrangements. We are here to guide you through that Allen Latour, Chairperson; Janet Stelly, Vice-Chairperson; most difficult time. Carolyn Huval, Secretary; Matthew Arceneaux, John Bergeron, Danny Martin, Duane Prejean, Richard Tietz, Zach Rock, Youth Member

Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Debbie LaFleur, Finance Committee Vice Chair Register at: www.sprcc.org. Burt Arceneaux, Bob Simpson, Parish Trustees Or call the parish office.

VOLUME 1211 PETER ROMAN NUMBER 1212 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 THIS WEEEKEND: SEPTEMBER: MONTH DEDICATED TO + Blessing of Expectant Mothers following Sunday 10:00am Mass OUR LADY OF SORROWS Devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady has its roots in Sacred Scripture and in Christian piety, MARK YOUR which always associates the Blessed Mother with her suffering Son. This feast was introduced by the Servites in order to intensify devotion to Our CALENDAR Lady’s Sorrows. In 1817 Pius VII — suffering

grievously in exile but finally liberated by Mary's intercession — MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 2 extended the feast to the universal Church. LABOR DAY The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is dedicated to the spiritual Parish Office Closed martyrdom of Mary, Mother of God, and her compassion with the 6:30AM – Mass sufferings of her Divine Son, Jesus. In her suffering as co- 5:30PM – Patriotic redeemer, she reminds us of the tremendous evil of sin and shows TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 3 us the way of true repentance. May the numerous tears of the 6:30AM – Mass Mother of God be conducive to our ; with which tears 6:00PM – Choir Practice Thou, O God, art able to wash away the sins of the whole world. 6:30PM – Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Daughters As Mary stood at the foot of the Cross on which Jesus hung, [St. Anne House AV Room] the sword of sorrow Simeon had foretold pierced her soul. WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 4 Parish Pastoral Council Nominations Due THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY 6:30AM – Mass 1) The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35) 5:30PM – Overeaters Anonymous [St. Anne AV Room] 2) The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15) 6:00PM – Parish Pastoral Council [CCS Conference Room] 3) Loss of the Child Jesus for three days (Luke 2:41-50) 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [St. Anne AV Room] THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 5 4) Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary 6:30AM – Mass (Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17) FIRST FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 6 5) Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:25-30) 6:30AM – Mass 6) The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross 7:00AM – Eucharistic Holy Hour 6:30PM – Lt. Fr. Joseph Verbis Lafleur Memorial Mass (Psalm 130; Luke 23:50-54; John 19:31-37) [St. Landry Catholic Church; Opelousas] 7) The burial of Jesus (Isaiah 53:8; Luke 23:50-56; John FIRST SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 7 19:38-42; Mark 15:40-47) 7:00AM – First Saturday Mass followed by the Holy

Rosary with to the Immaculate Most Sorrowful Heart of Mary, Pray for us. Heart of Mary 4:00PM – Mass SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 8 7:00AM, 10:00AM, 5:30PM Mass “What can I possibly say about the Mother of God? About the Immaculate and Spotless One? She appeared to Bl. Hermann Joseph (13th-century German mystic) as a wrinkled-up old lady. THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED nd When he wondered about the for this, he received this curt MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 answer: ‘I have appeared to you just like your devotion is.’ Has IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY. your devotion to the most loving Mother become stale? Pray for me, also, that I may grow and increase in this love.” FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH – September 6th, the First Friday ~Fr. Seelos, 1855 of the month, the celebration of the Holy Mass will be at 6:30am followed by an hour of Eucharistic Adoration where we can honor Jesus’ Sacred Heart.

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER The Protection of the Oceans FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH - September 7th is the First That politicians, scientists and economists work together to Saturday of the month in honor of our Blessed Mother. The Mass will protect the world’s seas and oceans. be celebrated at 7:00am.

FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER WORSHIP: As a community of faith, may we actively contemplate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross of Jesus Christ within the mystery of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, through the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows.

FAITH FORMATION: At the start of this Catechism year we pray for the Parents and Youth of our Parish Faith Formation program. May this year be a fruitful one that binds parent and child closer to each other and to the Heart of Christ and His Church.

EVANGELIZATION: May the begin to stir the hearts of those persons whom He seeks to find entrance into Full Communion with His Church through the RCIA program.

SOCIAL JUSTICE: Challenged by the threats against the innate value and dignity of the human person, may we strive to give witness to God’s presence through acts of faith, hope and love

BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: May the Holy Spirit move our hearts to great trust and generosity in pledging and committing to our combined Parish and Diocesan Capital Campaign through prayer, time and finance.

PRAYER FOR SEPTEMBER: MONTH DEDICATED TO PARISH PASTORIAL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS OUR LADY OF SORROWS St. Peter Church Parish is in need of two (2) new Parish Pastoral Council members. All MOTHER OF COMPASSION parishioners are encouraged to pray about and O Holy , in the midst of all your glory, consider nominating either yourself or another parishioner we ask you not to forget the sorrows of this for a seat on the Council. Nominations are due by 12:00noon world. Cast a look of pity upon all who on Wednesday, September 4th. Nominations can be made struggle against life’s difficulties, and who anonymously but must be submitted in writing. They may cease not to feel all its bitterness. Have pity on all who either be dropped off at the Parish Office, sent by mail or have been separated from those they love. Have pity placed in the collection basket at Mass. on the lonely and friendless. Pardon the weakness of ______our faith. Have pity on those whom we love. O Holy I wish to nominate the following person(s) to Mother, show a mother’s compassion toward the sorrowful and those who tremble under life’s afflictions. represent me on the Parish Pastoral Council Give them hope and peace. Amen. (drop in offertory basket, mail in, or bring to parish office) NAME______“When she was asked to become the mother of the PHONE______Messiah, Mary’s faith enabled her to give a humble

ADDRESS______and generous response…. Mary’s faith was frequently tested during the public life of Jesus, especially when she witnessed the rejection of her THE CATHOLIC FAITH, Son. At the foot of the cross, her pilgrimage of faith had its ON DEMAND moment of most severe testing. Mary continued to believe

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LT. FATHER JOSEPH VERBIS LAFLEUR MEMORIAL MASS – Friday, September 6th; 6:30pm St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas Rev. Benjamin J. Pitre will offer the annual memorial Mass in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas for Chaplain Fr. Verbis Lafleur. The Mass will be held Friday, September 6th at 6:30pm. Father Lafleur, who offered his first Mass in St. Landry Church, volunteered as a chaplain from St. Mary Magdalene, Abbeville, at the outbreak of World War II. Stationed in the Philippines, he became a prisoner of the Japanese. He was killed when the prison ship he was on was torpedoed and died trying to save his fellow prisoners. A statue commemorating this heroic act stands in front of St. Landry Church. The memorial Mass is held each year. This year marks the 75th anniversary of his death. Learn more about Father Lafleur by purchasing the book "But He Dies Not” available before & after the Mass.

DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE UPCOMING EVENTS Saint Peter / Diocesan Centennial DIOCESAN OFFICE OF MARRIAGE, FAMILY, AND PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES

COMBINED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE THEOLOGY OF THE BODY The Desormeaux Foundation, 1334 Jefferson Street, will be offering the 4-part series for Theology of the Body I on the following dates:

> Monday’s - September 9, 16, 23, 20

> Monday’s - November 4, 11, 18, 25

To register for one of the above series, please call 337-289-9366. All sessions will be held at the Desormeaux Foundation from 6:00- BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER 8:00pm. 18 years and older are invited to attend.

POST ABORTION HEALING: Capital Campaign Goal: $2,500,000.00 Visit the parish website RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT Gifts & Pledges to Date: $2,309,710.52 at www.sprcc.org for more details. A Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat is an opportunity for any man, woman, couple, grandparent, sibling, or anyone who

121 Committed Prayer Partners struggles with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion. This 39 Anonymous Donors weekend retreat provides participants the opportunity and space to 605 Gifts & Pledges enter the grieving process, identify effects the abortion has had and release deep feelings of anger, shame, and guilt that frequently accompany an abortion experience. This unique retreat process is designed specifically to help retreatants experience the ST. PETER / DIOCESAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN gentleness, mercy and compassion of Jesus as they walk the 92.39% OF GOAL REACHED journey from pain to forgiveness. To all who pledged to the Participants re-connect on a spiritual level with the children who have been aborted and give them honor and dignity through ST. PETER / DIOCESAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN – many special exercises as well as in a memorial service. Those who

journey through their grief allow God to transform their experience THANK YOU! into one that brings hope, liberation and peace. We pray in gratitude for everyone who has already pledged When: October 4-6, 2019 (Respect Life Weekend) support to the needs of St. Peter and our and Time: Friday, 6:00 p.m. - Sunday, 3:00 p.m.

prayerfully support all those who are still discerning what For more information and/or to register contact: Trista @ they are able to give. We fervently ask God to guide and 337.261.5598. Pre-registration required. Inquiries are confidential. bless us as we work together to build our future.

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ALTAR SOCIETY DUES DIVINE MERCY MESSAGE Altar Society dues ($1) will be collected under the portico at the front of the church before all “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU” St. Faustina: “Suffering is a great grace; through weekend Masses on September 14/15, 21/22 & 28/29. You may also mail your dues to Melinda suffering the soul becomes like the Savior; in Devillier, 104 Red Barn Dr., Carencro 70520. Dues and donations are suffering love becomes crystallized; the greater the suffering, the purer the love.” (Diary 57) used for purchasing altar linens. Thank you for your support!

PRAY FOR A EACH DAY PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY For the week of September 2nd – September 8th: For the week of September 2nd – September 8th: September 2 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI September 2 Rev. Patrick Broussard, Director of Vocations September 3 J. Douglas Deshotel September 3 Faculty, Parents & Benefactors September 4 Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell September 4 Connor Poirrier September 5 James Liprie, OSB September 5 Seth Ransonet September 6 Rev. Albert Louapre, SJ September 6 Matthew Romero September 7 Rev. Thomas Madden, SJ September 7 Michael Vidrine September 8 Very Rev. Msgr. W. Curtis Mallet, VG September 8 Nicholas Ware O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep Thy servants within the shelter of Thy O Lord Jesus Christ, great High Priest, I pray that You call many Sacred Heart, where none may harm them. Keep unstained their worthy souls to Your holy priesthood. Enlighten the Bishop and anointed hands, which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied Vocation Director in the choice of candidates, the Spiritual Directors their lips, purpled with Thy Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly in molding them, and the professors in instructing them. Lead the their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of Thy glorious Priesthood. seminarians daily in Your unerring footsteps, so that they may Let Thy holy love surround them and shield them from the world’s become who are models of purity, possessors of wisdom, and contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit and may the souls heroes of sacrifice. May they be steeped in humility and aflame with to whom they minster be here below their joy and consolation, and love for God and man, apostles of Your glory, and sanctifiers of in Heaven their beautiful & everlasting crown. Amen. souls. Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us. Amen.

CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Celebrating a 122 Year Tradition

REGISTER NOW 1st – 8th grade Faith Formation Class, FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR for parents and students Carencro Catholic is currently accepting SUPPORT YOUR Thursday, August 29th at 6:30pm applications and registration for the 2019- PARISH CATHOLIC in the Carencro Catholic School Gym. SCHOOL! 2020 school year. Classes available for Pre-K (3-year olds) to 8th grade. All parents must attend.

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION MONTESSORI BASED INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS HANDS ON ACTIVITIES ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? WERE YOU BAPTIZED BUT NOT CONFIRMED? COOKING IN THE CLASSROOM Our RCIA Program or, FAITH FORMATION Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, CERTIFIED TEACHER begins soon. For more information or to register, call Jody at the parish office. NO MORE SCISSORS. NO MORE MAIL. BOX TOPS FOR SCHOOLS GOES DIGITAL.

Smartphones are replacing scissors in the decades-old Box Tops for Education program that raises money for schools through food purchases. Customers now earn money for their schools by YOUTH RCIA scanning receipts rather than clipping box tops and mailing them in. Participants download the new mobile app, scan their store Teacher/facilitator needed ASAP receipt, and the proper amount is automatically donated to their school of choice. Every box top will still be worth 10 cents. Help us prepare our young parishioners ages 7–12 One noteworthy caveat: receipts must be scanned within 14 days of purchase. to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First From: https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/07/24/no-more- Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Please scissors-no-more-mail-box.html?cmp=soc-fb-shr call or email Jody at the office for more Proud Feeder School of Teurlings Catholic High School information, 896-9408 or [email protected]. WE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE! Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admissions or employment.

PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931 Abandon yourself into the hands of Mary. www.CarencroCatholic.org She will take care of you. ~St. Padre Pio

THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY COME LET US ADORE HIM! September 8th EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The Church has celebrated Mary’s birth since at least the sixth century. “The present Feast forms a link between ADORERS ARE NEEDED! the New and the Old Testament. It shows that Truth PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED succeeds symbols and figures and that the New Sunday: 9am, 10am, 12pm Covenant replaces the Old. Hence, all creation sings with Tuesday: 5am, 4pm joy, exults, and participates in the joy of this day.... This Thursday: 10pm is, in fact, the day on which the Creator of the world constructed His temple; today is the day on which by a stupendous Saturday: 3am, 9am, 12pm, 1pm, 5pm project a creature becomes the preferred dwelling of the Creator" URGENT NEEDS: (Saint Andrew of Crete). Sunday: 2am; 3am, 5am; Thursday: 2am "Let us celebrate with joy the birth of the Virgin Mary, of whom was born the Sun of Justice.... Her birth constitutes the hope and the Our Chapel also has an URGENT need for substitutes on an as- light of salvation for the whole world.... Her image is light for the needed basis. Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 to sign up. whole Christian people" (From the Liturgy). ~www..com RED BIRD MINISTRIES PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS FOLLOW ME – A GRIEVING DAD’S RETREAT Such attacks strike human life when it is most frail Friday, September 20th - Sunday, September 22nd

and defenseless. What adds to their gravity is that Red Bird Ministries is offering an overnight weekend these attacks are normally carried out within the retreat at The Lodge in Butte La Rose (1031 La Salle core of, and with the participation of, the family, St, Breaux Bridge, LA) for grieving fathers to which by its very nature is designed as the experience hope, healing, and fellowship. Follow Me, will be held on “sanctuary of life”. ~ The Gospel of Life, 11 Friday, September 20th - Sunday, September 22nd. Check in will be

REFLECTION: Not all sins against life are the same. Context held on Friday from 5:30 - 7:00pm. Retreat concludes on Sunday at matters. Greater dependence calls for greater protection. The 11:00am. Men who have experienced any form of child loss are family setting implies greater compassion. invited (including miscarriage, still birth, and the loss of an infant, child, adolescent, or adult child). Early Bird Registration - $125 by PRAYER: God of the family, Lord of the frail, may compassion 8/15/19. Late Registration - $150 by 9/8/19. Sponsorships are and protection overflow from Your heart to ours! available. Space is limited. Register now at redbird.love/dadsretreat.

ARISE – A GRIEVING MOM’S RETREAT Friday, October 18th - Saturday, October 19th Red Bird Ministries is offering an overnight weekend retreat at Our Lady of the Bayou Retreat House (1318 S Henry St, Abbeville, LA) for PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

ALTAR FLOWERS

In gratitude for our many gifts from God, parishioners and visitors made a joyful offertory to the Lord. LEFT MAIN ALTAR: In memory of Liz Trahan

By Calvin Trahan AUGUST 25, 2019

OFFERING TOTAL $6,570.82 RIGHT MAIN ALTAR: In memory of Mickey & Julie Prejean (DA) and Ola & Fred Guilbeau By Lettie Guilbeau - Family Building & Maintenance $66.00 On-Line Giving (8/19-8/25) $651.00 BLESSED MOTHER: In memory of Danielle Thibodeaux (BD-DA) & James Thiboeaux By Martha, Phemon Bonin & Kaaryn A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME ST. JOSEPH: Special Prayer Intentions of our priest, religious & In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenges the social structure of the clergy that they will be strengthened by Our Lord. For guidance of Pharisees and teaches His hosts and their guests some profound lessons all Fathers & protection of families and for the Courville & Garry in humility. Pharisees maintained deep social divisions between who they Families. By Cindy Courville

considered “holy” and “unholy”, rich and poor, honored and despised. They ST. ANNE: In memory of Joseph “Joe” & Elsie Arceneaux didn’t invite someone to a banquet or dinner who couldn’t reciprocate. And (His BD 9-3) By Katherine & Jimmie Brasseaux the lowly, the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind had no capacity to reciprocate. SACRED HEART: In memory of David & Emeline Mouton (His BD), Good stewards realize that if they embrace a humility that allows them Solita Mouton & Families. By Families

to be generous to those who cannot repay them, they give evidence of If you or your family would like to donate flowers for our church having the kind of heart that will enjoy the Lord’s intimate friendship. This week let’s reflect on our attitude towards those who cannot repay our in memory of your loved ones contact Judy Blanchard at 344- generosity. What is the extent of our hospitality toward others? Are we 4612. We give thanks for those who have donated flowers for generous with those who cannot repay us? the altars over the years to make our church such a special place

+ to Worship! CONSIDER ON-LINE GIVING On-line giving is quick and easy to set up! Simply go to our website IN MEMORIAM at www.sprcc.org and click on the ONLINE GIVING tab at the top of CHURCH SANCTUARY LIGHT the home page. On-line giving is safe, secure and makes Available remembering your parish donation one less thing on your to-do list. CHAPEL CANDLES RIGHT ALTAR: In memory of Cindy Manuel (a good neighbor) LEFT ALTAR: Available HOFFMAN PIPE ORGAN SIDE ALTAR: Clifford Nepveaux Family Please consider giving a donation to help fund the rebuilding and renovation of our beautiful organ! MASS INTENTIONS Contributions or a donor wishing to cover the cost MONDAY - September 2 of the pipe organ repair can be made by simply 6:30AM - Goldy Begnaud (BD); William Shuff (DA); Curtis “Martin” contacting Karen Broussard at the parish office or Delahoussaye

speaking directly to Fr. Ledoux about a donation. TUESDAY - September 3 6:30AM - Healing & Special Graces for everyone in need; Enadine “Dean” Thibodeaux by Bonne Mort Society

From Mary we learn to surrender to God’s Will in all WEDNESDAY - September 4 things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope 6:30AM - Janet Pitt Stemmans; Jeffery Meaux by Bonne Mort Society THURSDAY - September 5 seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ her Son 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory and the Son of God! ~St. John Paul II FRIDAY - September 6 6:30AM - Glenn Mouton (DA); Dr. Fred Meyer, M/M Ray P. Breaux (Her DA), & M/M Ourelie Landry; For living & deceased members PATRIOTIC ROSARY EVERY MONDAY AT 5:30PM of Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Society; Jason Louis You are invited to join with fellow parishioners Vincent in praying the Patriotic Rosary for peace and the SATURDAY - September 7 conversion of our country. 7:00AM - Souls in Purgatory; Vernon & Verna Bernard, & Clarice This beautiful rosary, which dedicates each Hail Gautreaux; Arnold, Connie, & John Bernard; Frank Mary to a specific state in the union, is prayed Connolly every Monday evening at 5:30pm in the church. 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & living & deceased members of Coussan For more info. call Ronald Fontenot at 277-8251. Family; M/M Leo Prejean, M/M Paul Bergeron, & M/M Telismar Prejean; Allen “Al” Bourgeois, M/M Ray Breaux, & Special Intention; Larry Duhon; Living & deceased NAMES OF THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES members of Connolly, Melancon, & Fontenot Families; Mary President Donald Trump - Commander in Chief Hebert & Living & deceased members of Hebert & Smith Michael Baudoin-Marines Isaac Mayard-Air Force Families; Octave Trahan & Living & deceased members of Christopher Blumrich-Nat’l Guard Ryan Mitchell-Air Force Trahan Family; Fred & Ola Guilbeau; Mary Virginia Romero; Cameron Brasseaux-Army Brennan Randel-Army Edmond Melancon, Jr. & Dan Maher; M/M Otis Sonnier, Sr., Kylor J. Broussard-Army Matthew Scott Richard-Nat’l Guard M/M Clement Olivier, Sr., M/M David Guidry, Sr.; Kyle Comeaux-Marines Cody Smith-Nat’l Guard M/M Cyriaque Huval, M/M John Wellen Olivier, & M/M Roland MSGT Reginald J. Cormier-Air Force Jacob Stelly-Air Force Matte; Keith Lemaire; Harry Darbonne; Paul W. Rochon, Steven Friloux-Navy Caleb Trahan-Army George St. Julien, & Agnes St. Julien Thomas Friloux-Nat’l Guard Kohl Trahan-Army SUNDAY - September 8

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS 7:00AM - M/M Richard Truax & living & deceased members of Truax & Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and McMillan Families; Thomas Ira Hutchinson (BD); Allen “P- forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their Quanck” Pontiff; Wilfred & Elsie Richard; Douglas Johnnie duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe & Frank Barker; Randel Breaux (DA), Clifton Robin, & Chad from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return Breaux; Forest Bearb (BD); Ola Guilbeau; Patricia Rogers home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for Gauthier by Bonne Mort Society Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 10:00AM-Pro Populo (For All St. Peter Parishioners) 5:30PM - Ted Thomas Breaux; Velma Faul & Deceased Grandparents ROSARY FOR PEACE - A Rosary for peace for our country & of Faul Family; Edna “T-Non” Comeaux by Bonne Mort our soldiers will be prayed every Thursday before 6:30am Mass. Society; M/M John Kidder, Ellerine, & Sisters