St. Peter Roman Mission Statement e Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by living the PARISH Gospel of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacrament, and Service as taught by the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter SACRAMENTS Parish is a community of dedicated Catholics centered on the Approved August 19, 2014 Eucharist, which is the source and the summit of all that we SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY Mark P. Ledoux do and hope to become. Pastor EUCHARIST As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Tuesday - Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm Mass is central to who we are and what we do. Wednesday - Friday: 8am-12noon Normal Mass Times are listed on the front of the bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To Patricia Blumrich ...... 896-9408 receive your First Holy Communion, contact the Faith Formation Secretary, Parish Receptionist Parish Office, 896-9408. Carol Allemond...... [email protected] or 896-9408 SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager Essential to the Christian Life, the Cindy Courville...... 896-9408 Sacrament of Confession is where we come into Capital Campaign Office Manager contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us. Karen Broussard ...... … ...... 896-9408 Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing Parish Deacon our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a Deacon Barney Lejeune ...... 896-9408 personal relationship with Jesus. 30 minutes before every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered. Carencro Catholic School Principal If you need to receive the Sacrament of Confession Andre` Angelle ...... 896-8973 for the first time, contact the Parish Office, 896- Perpetual Adoration Coordinators 9408. Gloria Matte ...... 658-3759 Melinda Devillier ...... 896-1334 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Neocatechumenal Way Through the waters of Baptism, the new John McConnell ...... 873-4553 Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal Life. If you would like to have your infant baptized, Sacred Music Coordinator please contact the Parish Office at least 2-4 months Dr. Michael Totaro...... 896-9408 prior to the baby’s due date so that there is enough Natural Family Planning time to complete preparation for the Sacrament. Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau...... 886-1437 Parents should be registered, Pro-Life Coordinators participating members of the Parish Family. Matthew & Amber Gauthier ...... [email protected] Candidates for Sponsors (Godparents) should be Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors will attend a Baptismal Seminar before they receive Melinda Devillier ...... 896-1334 the Baptismal Packet which must be received before Catholic Daughters an approved date is scheduled. GeorgAnna Robichaux...... 896-0120 If you are a parent or an adult seeking the St. Anne Society Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish Madeline S. Braquet...... 896-8703 Office, 896-9408. Bonne Mort Society Noreen Breaux ...... 896-8780 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE In the beginning, God created mankind Knights of Columbus as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union (3rd Degree) Wilbert Lacombe, Grand Knight ...... 322-4664 to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love (4th Degree) David Cloteau, Faithful Navigator ...... 366-3233 for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is Altar Servers made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the Matt Arceneaux ...... [email protected] Church and the world. Couples discerning the St. Vincent De Paul ...... 896-9499 vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the God’s Little Dusters Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior Rose Richard ...... 896-6278 to the desired wedding date. Usher Coordinator Mark Prejean ...... 277-4215 SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF Cub Scout Pack 497 THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL Bobby Kennerson ...... 552-8962 ARRANGEMENTS Boy Scout Troup 143 The Church and her Sacraments Brian Deshotel ...... 654-7488 accompany us at every moment of our life. When Prayer Line we are very sick or nearing the end of this life, we Debbie Young...... 280-6662 receive the healing of Christ through Anointing of Unplanned Pregnancy the Sick. Please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408, to make an appointment. For Free Confidential Counseling ...... 289-9366 Also, contact the office before you Parish Pastoral Council Members contact anyone else in making funeral arrangements. Corey Bordelon, Chairman, Jeff Mentel, Vice-Chairman We will lovingly guide you through that most Matthew Arceneaux, Secretary John Bergeron, Dr. Rick Feucht, difficult time. Allen Latour, Barney Lejeune, Janet Stelly, Nicholas Menard, Youth Member, Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair, NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Bob Simpson, Finance Committee Vice Chair, Please fill out a census card (located near the doors of the church), call the Parish Office or register Burt Arceneaux, Frank Connolly, Parish Trustees online at the church website: www.sprcc.org.

SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH VOLUME 1050 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NUMBER 1049

JULY 31, 2016

Dear Friends of St. Peter’s,

I was flooded with a feeling of joy as we gathered MARK YOUR for a lovely breakfast after morning Mass on Thursday, July 14th. I have never felt so welcomed and appreciated in a parish where I am only a part CALENDAR time minister. Your support for me as a priest is a powerful gift in my life. MONDAY – AUGUST 1 6:30AM – Mass Father Ledoux has been very kind to me, and I hope TUESDAY – AUGUST 2 to be as much help as I can to him and to all of you. You may or may 6:30AM – Mass

not know that my primary assignment is to assist Bishop Deshotel as 6:00PM – Choir Practice [Church] Vicar General for our Diocese. It is mostly a hidden ministry assisting 6:30PM – Catholic Daughters as a canon lawyer, replacing our Bishop when he is away, and [Parish Hall] providing the support needed by our priests in order that they may WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 3 serve the people of their parishes, schools, hospitals, relief agencies 6:30AM – Mass etc. Much of my day involves working with attorneys, responding to 5:30PM – Overeaters Anonymous grievances, encouraging reconciliation, research and writing. My first [Parish Hall Upper Room] love, however, is always parish ministry. Helping at St. Peter’s keeps 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [Parish Hall] me rooted in the most important element in priestly life—communion THURSDAY – AUGUST 4 with God’s holy people. I hope that I can be with you for a long time. 6:30AM – Mass FIRST FRIDAY – AUGUST 5 Your friendship and encouragement mean more to me than you can 6:30AM – Mass ever imagine. Please accept my heartfelt thanks and appreciation. St. 7:00AM – Eucharistic Holy Hour Peter’s is a beautiful parish, and your desire to worship the Lord in FIRST SATURDAY – AUGUST 6 Spirit and in Truth is most evident. 7:00AM – First Saturday Mass followed by the In the hearts of Jesus and Mary, Holy with Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 4:00PM – Mass Monsignor W. Curtis Mallet, JCL, VG SUNDAY – AUGUST 7 7:00AM, 10:00AM (Blessing of Expectant Mothers following Mass), 5:30PM THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST EXTRAORDINARY FORM 1:00PM The devotion to the Precious Blood is one of the oldest devotions in the Church. 1 Peter 1:18-19 states the “Precious Blood, ocean of divine mercy: rationale for this devotion: “Realizing that you were Flow upon us! ransomed form your futile conduct, handed on by your Precious Blood, most pure offering: ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, Procure us every grace! but with the Precious Blood of Christ as of a spotless Precious Blood, hope and refuge of sinners: unblemished lamb.” This devotion is the remembrance Atone for us! that Jesus Christ, Our Beloved Savior, is the Lamb of God Who shed His Blood to redeem the world. Precious Blood, delight of holy souls: The Most Precious Blood devotion is also the foundation of all devotions. Draw us! Amen. ~St. Catherine of Siena Fr. John A. Hardon, SJ, in his work titled, The Precious Blood of Christ, rites HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST that, “the devotion to the Precious Blood is not a spiritual option; it is a spiritual obligation, and that it’s not only for priests, but also for every UNIVERSAL INTENTION: That sports may follower of Christ.” The first fruit of this devotion is a better understanding be an opportunity for friendly of the effects of sin. As Christ died for all, all have contributed to His death encounters between peoples and may by their own sin and must seek repentance. contribute to peace in the world.

~Mother Marie Andre’, PCPA, Superior; Abbess of Our Lady of Solitude Monastery FOR EVANGELIZATION: That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty, and love of neighbor. FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST WORSHIP: Celebrating this month, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15th), patroness of the Acadian people, and the Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary, may we recall with Thanksgiving our Lady's perfect example of Faith in God and her many protections and favors shown to us through her loving intercession. FAITH FORMATION: We pray for all parents at the start of a new year of Catechism instruction. As the first teachers of the Faith to their children, may parents be guided and strengthened in word and deed in handing on the precious gift of our Catholic Faith to all our children. EVANGELIZATION: In this month dedicated to the Most Blessed Sacrament, may our hearts be transformed by the grace of Jesus' Transfiguration through Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist so that we may desire nothing else to Him. SOCIAL JUSTICE: Let us pray for an end to the violence against our fellow brothers and sisters of all races, creeds and walks of life. We pray for the healing of communities and families who are grieving and divided. “May the God of peace arouse in all an authentic desire for dialogue and reconciliation. Violence cannot be overcome with violence. Violence is overcome with peace!” - Francis BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: In gratitude we pray for all who have financially committed to our Parish Capital Campaign. We pray for the wisdom of the Holy Spirit to guide and direct Fr. Ledoux, our parish lay leadership, and our architect in selecting the best contractor for our building needs.

FREE 2017 CATHOLIC EXTENSION SOCIETY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH - August 5th, the First Friday of the PARISH CALENDARS: IN MEMORIAM month, the celebration of the Holy Mass will be at 6:30am followed by an The diocese has informed us that the Catholic Extension hour of Eucharistic Adoration where we can honor Jesus’ Sacred Heart.

Society is awaiting our order for the 2017 Catholic th Extension Society Calendars. Our calendars for 2017 will FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH - August 6 is the First Saturday again have an “IN MEMORIAM” feature. For a fee of only of the month in honor of our Blessed Mother. The Mass will be celebrated $50.00 you can have your deceased loved one’s name printed on the at 7:00am.

beautifully depicted “Saints of the Americas” 2017 calendar. In order to BLESSING OF EXPECTANT MOTHERS - Next Sunday, August 7th be able to process your information and payment by the date set by the Catholic Extension Society, please call or come by the parish office by following the 10:00am Holy Mass, all expectant mothers are invited to Monday, August 1, 2016. Call the Parish Office for details. receive a blessing for a safe delivery and the protection of their child.

Blessed are the merciful for

FINISH STRONG they shall obtain mercy. Saint Peter ~Matthew 5:7 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Visit the parish website at www.sprcc.org Please pray for safe travels and God’s blessing for those pilgrims from St. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE for more details. Peter Parish, as well as those from around the world, who will be attending World Youth Day in Poland... NEOCATACHUMENAL WAY PILGRIMS: "The only gift too Glenda Delahoussaye Heather Delahoussaye Michael Lavergne small is the one Toy Robison Anne Guidry Myra Gibbs Capital Campaign Goal: $2,000,000.00 not given at all." Clement Kim Clarence Kim Gifts & Pledges to Date: $1,060,223.96 EVERY GIFT COUNTS!! TRAVELING WITH UL CATHOLIC STUDENTS: Clare Lavergne Julia Lavergne Hope Lavergne 121 Committed Prayer Partners 39 Anonymous Donors Kelly Caffery Paula Matthews 401 Gifts & Pledges The pilgrims assure everyone here at St. Peters of their prayers for the JOIN US IN THE FINISH STRONG PHASE successful completion of our Capital Campaign as well as OF THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN the needs of all our parishioners. Visit the parish website for more details at www.sprcc.org. For your convenience, Capital Campaign packets are available on the display HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS tables at the entrance of the church. You will also find Capital Please join us for our monthly “Holy Hour for Vocations Campaign contribution envelopes available in the pews. and for the Spiritual Renewal of All Priests” on Monday, st August 1 , from 6:00-7:00pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 406 E. Pinhook Road. Recitation of the Rosary PARISH APOSTOLATE OPPORTUNITIES… begins at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in these prayers for vocations and perseverance of vocations to the priesthood and LECTORS – St. Peter is in need of lectors for the religious life, sponsored by the Serra Club of Lafayette. Saturday, 4:00pm Mass & the Sunday, 5:30pm Mass.

USHERS – The St. Peter Usher Society is in need of additional ushers for all Masses. PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY! st th For the week of August 1 – August 7 : All parishioners are encouraged to pray August 1 Pope Francis about these opportunities to serve Christ in His Church. Both August 2 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI apostolates are open to both men and women. If you feel Christ August 3 Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel calling you to serve St. Peter Parish in either of these apostolates August 4 Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell please call the parish office for more information. August 5 Rev. Bart Jasilek, SVD August 6 Rev. Stanley Jawa, SVD August 7 Rev. Richard Kalinowski, SVD VOCATION SUPPER FOR YOUNG WOMEN OFFICE of VOCATIONS O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep Thy servants within the EVENT: Vocation Supper for Young Women shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, where none may harm them. DATE: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch TIME: 6:30 p.m. Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, purpled with LOCATION: Immaculata Center (1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette) Thy Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed In Marian Hall with the sublime mark of Thy glorious Priesthood. Let Thy holy love CONTACT: Director of Vocations, (337) 261-5690 surround them and shield them from the world’s contagion. Bless DEADLINE to REGISTER: August 11, 2016 their labors with abundant fruit, and may the souls to whom they It is customary that the pastor, a deacon, or a religious minster be here below their joy and consolation, and in Heaven their accompany the candidate(s) to the Vocation Supper. A sponsoring beautiful and everlasting crown. Amen. pastor/deacon/religious may bring one or two candidates. If the young person is under the age of 18 and is the only candidate sponsored by PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY! a priest, deacon, or nun, then a parent (or other family member over For the week of August 1st – August 7th: the age of 18) must also attend the Vocation Supper. August 1 Calvin Lemaire August 2 Seth Lemaire Space is limited to fifteen (15), so please register early. August 3 Brent Lyons PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS August 4 Riley Maturin "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we August 5 Scott Mitchell are children of God.” ~Rom 8:16 August 6 Rev. Mr. Rene’ Pellessier REFLECTION: The Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, August 7 Stephen Pellessier enables us to understand created realities, their value, O Lord Jesus Christ, great High Priest, I pray that You call many and their relationship to the Creator and to our own worthy souls to Your holy priesthood. Enlighten the Bishop in the happiness. choice of candidates, the Spiritual Director in molding them, and We can therefore ask the Holy Spirit to give us an understanding the professors in instructing them. Lead the seminarians daily in of the value and dignity of the human person. Your unerring footsteps; so that they may become priests who are

PRAYER: Through Your eternal Spirit, You enable me to models of purity, possessors of wisdom and heroes of sacrifice; understand Your works as coming from Your hand. I praise You steeped in humility and aflame with love for God and man; forever! apostles of Your glory and sanctifiers of souls. Amen.

EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY December 8, 2015 – November 20, 2016 “IT WILL BE A HOLY YEAR OF MERCY.” ~Pope Francis

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION IN “Jesus does not dissociate THIS “YEAR OF MERCY” Himself from us, He considers ADORERS ARE NEEDED! us brothers and sisters and He shares with us. And so He PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED makes us sons and daughters, Sunday: 12noon, 7pm; Monday: 9am, 12noon; Wednesday: 2pm; Thursday: 10am; together with Him, of God the Friday: 7am, 8am, 3pm, 4pm, 10pm; Saturday: 4am, 11am, 1pm, 4pm; 8pm Father. This is the revelation and source of true love. And this is the great time of mercy!” URGENT NEED Sunday: 2am, 10:00am; Wednesday: 1am, Friday: 1am

~Excerpted from: A Year of Mercy: All “URGENT NEED” hours have no adorer scheduled! Inspiring Words from Pope Francis These hours are always filled by substitutes!

Fr. Ledoux is asking for MEN, specifically,

to step up and commit to an hour with Jesus! POPE FRANCIS’ APOSTOLIC

EXHORTATION As Mary sat at the feet of Jesus, He reminded her sister, Martha, Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family “There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part...”

In his groundbreaking work on modern family ~LUKE 10:42 life, Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family, Pope Francis continues to guide and lead the Church, calling us to be a sign of mercy and encouragement *** Our Chapel also has an URGENT need for substitutes on an for families of all shapes and sizes. as-needed basis. “I thank God that many families, which Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 to sign up. are far from considering themselves perfect, live in love, fulfil their calling and keep moving forward, even if they “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU fall many times along the way… In every An experience of St. Faustina: "After Vespers today, situation that presents itself, “the there was a procession to the cemetery. I could not go, Church is conscious of the need to offer because I was on duty at the gate. But that did not stop a word of truth and hope… The great me at all from praying for the souls. As the procession values of marriage and the Christian was returning from the cemetery to the chapel, my soul felt the presence of many souls. I understood the great family correspond to a yearning that is justice of God, how each one had to pay off the debt to part and parcel of human existence”. the last cent." (Diary 1375) ~Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia

“You were ransomed . . . not with perishable things like silver or gold HOLY YEAR OF MERCY PRAYER but with the precious blood of Christ…” ~1 Peter 1:18-19 Lord Jesus Christ,

You have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees You sees Him. Show us “Through our communion INVITATION TO PRAYER IN Your face and we will be saved. with Christ we grow in THIS “YEAR OF MERCY” Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being self-emptying love Fr. Ledoux Invites the Parishioners of St. enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from that desires to offer Peter Roman Catholic Church to be a seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep reparation for sinners. after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Community in Prayer, The Eucharist moves us Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words Offering Reparation to Our Lord in this that You spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift to an ever-greater thirst Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy of God!” for the salvation of Each month throughout the Year of Mercy we You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God souls.” will be asked to offer the Divine Mercy who manifests His power above all by forgiveness and mercy: ~Kathleen Beckman, Chaplet for a specific prayer intention to be let the Church be Your visible face in the world, its Lord risen God’s Healing Mercy offered, together with fellow parishioners, in and glorified. reparation for our sins and the sins of others. You will that Your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in PRAYER INTENTION FOR AUGUST 2016 ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel Souls Who Have Become Lukewarm sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Most Compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm Send Your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its souls into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this fire of Your anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace pure love let these tepid souls, who, like corpses, filled You with such deep from the Lord, and Your church, with renewed enthusiasm, loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise may bring good news to the poor; proclaim liberty to captives the omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. love, and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is beyond Your We ask this of You, Lord Jesus, through the intercession power. of Mary, Mother of Mercy; You who live and reign with the Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon lukewarm souls who are Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. nonetheless enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Father of ~Pope Francis Mercy, I beg You by the bitter Pasion of Your Son and by His three-hour agony on the Cross: let them, too, glorify the abyss of Your mercy. Amen.

CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL Priests for Life invites believers to pray

Carencro Catholic School is now the Novena in honor of the accepting applications for PreK-3 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. students. Call the school for a tour and registration information. Novena Prayer for the

WE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE! FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, August 7 to August 15 or national or ethnic origin in admissions or employment.

Lord Jesus Christ, PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931 www.CarencroCatholic.org You have conquered the power of death

And opened for humanity The hope of eternal life in body and soul. COME LET US ADORE HIM! “FETE-DIEU DU TECHE”, a Eucharistic You granted your Mother Boat Procession down Bayou Teche, will take A share in heavenly glory, place on the FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF And did not allow decay to touch her body. THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MONDAY, AUGUST 15. As we rejoice in the , All are invited to a Mass in French at Grant us new confidence in the victory of life over death, 8:00am at St. Leo the Great in Leonville to And renewed reverence for the human body. begin the day. Bishop Douglas Deshotel will preside and give the homily. As we honor Mary, Assumed into Heaven, At the end of Mass, there will be a procession from Church with May we proclaim the hope of Your Gospel: the Blessed Sacrament to the boat landing. At 9:30am 50 boats will That you want every human life seated on your throne. disembark in procession and make their way down Bayou Teche, retracing part of the actual journey of our Acadian ancestors, May that hope strengthen us to protect every life here on toward St. Martinville. The boat procession will stop at each Church earth. along the way for recitation of the rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament (10:20am in Arnaudville; 11:45am in Cecilia; You live and reign forever and ever. Amen. 1:35pm in Breaux Bridge; 3:15pm in Parks). The procession will arrive in St. Martinville at about 4:45pm and ST. ANNE SOCIETY - THANK YOU! disembark behind Notre Dame de Perpetuel Secours and enter the The St. Anne Society thanks Fr. Ledoux, Fr. Church for Benediction. The procession will continue on foot to St. Leger, Dcn. Barney, Dr. Mike Totaro & the choir, Martin de Tours for 5:15pm Benediction and then down main street our First Communion children, & everyone who to Mater Dolorosa Chapel for Solemn Vespers and Final Benediction helped in any way to make this year’s Novena a at 6:00pm. Confessions will be heard at each of the stops along the way, including before Mass in Leonville and at Mater Dolorosa from prayerful, grace-filled time for all. 5:00 – 6:00 pm. We welcome all new members! Thank you for For more information about the day or to register blessing us with your presence in the Society of St. a boat visit our website at Anne! www.fetedieuduteche.org, send us an email at For any member who has not [email protected], or call (337) 394-6550. yet paid their dues for this year, you may mail the dues to: St. Anne Society 2016 BLACK CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE PO Box 397 Please join us for the “2016 Black Catholic Men’s Conference” to Carencro, LA 70520 be held on Saturday, August 6th from 8:00am to 12:00noon (with lunch) at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Bishop Perry Learning Center), 232 St. DePorres Street, Broussard, LA 70518. Our theme is “Faithful, Fearless and Fruitful”. Keynote Speaker will be Rev. Roy Lee, Ph.D., of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Cost is $25.00 per person and includes lunch. Registration Forms are available by calling St. Joseph Catholic Church (337-837-6218) and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through PILGRIMAGE OPORTUNITIES… Thursday, August 4, or until sold out. Registrations will be not A PILGRIMAGE TO ALABAMA: Cullman, Hanceville & Irondale accepted at the door. For more information, call Fr. Thomas August 29 – September 1 James, SVD (337-380-9713). Join Fr. Michael Russo for a Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Alabama. Pilgrims will visit the EWTN studios, the Shrine of the Blessed FUNDRAISER FOR FAMILIES OF FALLEN Sacrament, Our Lady of the Angels, Saint Bernard Monastery, the Ave BATON ROUGE POLICE OFFICERS Maria Grotto, John Paul II Eucharistic Center, and the new Lourdes Fatima Troop 446 will be hosting a Car Wash fundraiser Grotto. We hope you will join us on this enlightening journey! Don’t to help raise money for the families of the Fallen Baton miss out, space is limited. For more information, call 337-291-1933. Rouge Police Officers on Saturday, August 6th, from 8:00am to 2:00pm in the Our Lady of Fatima Church parking lot NATIONAL SHRINE OF DIVINE MERCY at 2319 Johnston Street, Lafayette. Please come help us honor September 18 - 25 our Heroes. RELIGIOUS RAMBLERS: In this Jubilee of Divine Mercy, make a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy. Visit places of historical and spiritual significance in Washington DC, Philadelphia, “Touch my heart with Your sacred wounds and permeate my New Haven CT, Stockbridge MA and Boston. Enjoy the wonders of soul with Your precious Blood, so that wherever I turn I will this unique part of our great nation, including New England in the see only my divine Crucified Lord, and everything I see will fall! Sept 18-25, 2016. Space is limited! For more information contact Mark Wyble at [email protected] or 816-233- appear colored with Your blood.” ~St. Margaret Mary 8427.

JULY 24, 2016 ALTAR FLOWERS LEFT MAIN ALTAR OFFERING TOTAL $8,069.54 In memory of Earline Trahan (BD) by Martha & Melvin Trahan Build. & Main. $44.00 RIGHT MAIN ALTAR St. Vincent de Paul $225.00 In memory of Larry & Jace Heidbrink by Gayle & Ed Benoit & Family Insurance Donation $103.00 BLESSED MOTHER We give to the support of the Church, NOT because the Church needs, In memory of Paul Mamer by the Family but because WE NEED to give back to God a thankful share of what He ST. JOSEPH has first given to us! In memory of Jude Gervais (DA) by Wife & Children THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND ST. ANNE STEWARDSHIP! BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT, In Honor of Cristy Ana Alvergue (BD 8/5) & Manilla Mamer Conques & WE HAVE A WONDERFUL PLACE OF WORSHIP. Yvonne Hernandez by Don Hernandez

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT SACRED HEART EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME In memory of Karl Braquet by Shirley & Donald Braquet In today’s Gospel, Jesus offers a warning to those who pursue leisure and ALTAR FLOWER DONORS: If you or your family would like pleasure as their goal in life without concern for the poor and less fortunate. to donate flowers for our church in memory of your loved He tells the parable of the wealthy landowner who, upon yielding an ones contact Martha Trahan at 896-4187. We give thanks for exceptionally profitable harvest one year, determines that he will live the rest those who have donated flowers for the altars over the of his days in relaxation; to eat, drink and be merry. God calls the miser a years to make our church such a special place to Worship! “fool” and lets him know that his greed and self-indulgence will not bring him the security he seeks. Good stewards acknowledge that the money and IN MEMORIAM possessions entrusted to them are to be used to further the mission of Jesus SANCTUARY LIGHT Christ. This week let us reflect on our own daily consumption habits. Do we In Memory of Tim Fontenot by Mom & Pa spend money on articles that make us better ambassadors of Christ? Does ALL MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON our personal lifestyle bring “good news to the poor” (Luke 4:18)? THURSDAY MORNINGS FROM 8:00AM TILL 12:00 NOON. MASS INTENTIONS PROPERTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE MONDAY - August 1 The Property/Liability Insurance bill has come again! I remain very 6:30AM - Dennis Hopkins (DA) & Larry Heidbrink (BD); Paul “Gabby” grateful to all of you for your quick response to helping us meet the Clavelle by Bonne Mort Society; Donna & David Hammersky premium in past years. Your generosity toward the Insurance Fund TUESDAY - August 2 would again be gratefully appreciated in making sure that our 6:30AM - Mercedes Prejean (BD); Lucy Guilbeau by Bonne Mort church and facilities are adequately insured in a timely manner. To Society; Patricia T. Smith (DA) help St. Peter Parish meet this need please use the special yellow WEDNESDAY - August 3 envelopes marked “Insurance” which are provided in the pews and 6:30AM - Yvonne Hernandez, Manilla Sonnier Conques & Christi Ann at the entrances to the church. Alvergue; Moon & Monique Breaux (Her BD); Walter & Rose Total Insurance Premium - $31,130.00 Menard by Bonne Mort Society; Patricia T. Smith Parish Workman’s Comp. - $ 4,137.00 THURSDAY - August 4 Total Owed - $35,267.00 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; Joseph Lee Baudoin by Bonne Mort Society; Patricia T. Smith FRIDAY - August 5 ALTAR SERVER WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT 6:30AM - Living & deceased members of Bonne Mort Society by

SATURDAY 4:00 PM MASS Bonne Mort Society; Living & deceased members of Karen & Andrew Arceneaux (lead server) James Broussard Family, Cindy Broussard & Tara Legros; Logan Landry Dr. Fred Meyer, M/M Ray P. Breaux & M/M Ourelie Landry; Jesse Forest Lenora Monaghan; Carole D. Conque; Emick & Katherine Guidry (Her BD), & Karl Braquet SUNDAY 7:00 AM MASS SATURDAY - August 6 7:00AM - Andrea Beth Lejeune; M/M George Martin (His DA), C. J. SUNDAY 10:00 AM MASS SUNDAY 5:30 PM MASS Richard & Ethel Lee Richard; Kendall K. Saltzman; Children Mr. Justin Courville Connor Rock (lead server) of Mary; Janelle, Ervin & Daisy Breaux; Anna Grace Martin Andrew Arceneaux (lead server) Zach Rock Richard; Douglas Johnnie; Lucien Tauzin & living and John Paul Baudoin (lead server) Lucas Kennerson deceased members of the Tauzin Family; Louise Smith & Jacob Feucht Blase Lavergne living and deceased members of the Smith Family Ben Baudoin Caleb Bodoin 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & deceased members of Coussan Family; Nicholas Feucht Noah Meyers Allen “Al” Bourgeois; Evelyn & Dr. Bill Melancon; Anita & Peyton Davis Rhule Guidry; Lenora Monaghan; Bella Benoit (BD) & Kinny

TRAINING Benoit, Vernon & Verna Bernard; Janice Martin; Joyce & Jesse Forest Lucas Credeur Matthew Mayer Sidney Dugas; Robert Mouton; Edmond Melancon, Jr. & Dan Luke Mayer Drew Feucht Nicholas Baudoin Meyer; Ervin Brasseaux , Wesby & Belzire Brasseaux; Gabriel Lavergne James Calvin Daigle & Nolia Daigle; Emery & Hazel Kidder; Diane Clark; Octave Trahan; M/M Joseph Janise, Lisa If your son has made his First Holy Communion, has entered the fourth Grossie & M/M Adolph Guilbeau & Children; M. C. (BD), grade, and would like to train to become an Altar Server, please contact Elizabeth & Michael, Mary & Gavin, Nicholas & Erica Mr. Matthew Arceneaux at 337-316-5068 or SUNDAY - August 7 [email protected] or contact the Parish Office. 7:00AM - M/M Richard Truax & deceased members of Truax & McMillan Families; Vianney & Willie Mae Morrison; Living & ROSARY FOR PEACE deceased members of Connolly-Melancon, Mouton & The Rosary for peace for our country and our soldiers will Fontenot Families; John Melvin Dugas, Leonard Dugas be prayed every Thursday before 6:30am Mass. Family & Rosemond Cormier Family; Eldine Miller; Mary, Joy & Gordon Kidder; M/M Cles Auster, Kerman Auster, Sr. &

Cody Michael Viator; M/M Luce Auster, M/M Aristille Hollier & PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS M/M Joseph Auster; M/M Theophile Tauzin, Verna Alleman & Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad M/M Woodman Graham; Douglas Johnnie; Andrew “Chalk” and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge Benoit, Elita Benoit Cormier,& Yola Cormier Dugas; In their duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep memory of Dr. Lois Stansberry them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable 10:00AM-Pro Populo them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever 5:30PM - Lenora Monaghan; Velma Dupuis; Ted Breaux; Jack D’Aquin; praise You for Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. M/M John Kidder, Ellerine (BD) & Gloria