ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE CHURCH June 27, 2021 | 13th Sunday In Ordinary Time

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WEEKLY PRAYER

Readings for the Week of June 27 2021

SUN 6/27 Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43

MON 6/28 Gn18:16-33/Ps103:1b-2,3-4, 8-9, 10-11[8a]/Mt8:18-22

TUE 6/29 Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19; Day: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 WED 6/30 Gn21:5,8-20a/Ps34:7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [7a]/Mt 8:28-34

THU 7/01 Gn 22:1b-19/Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Mt 9:1-8

FRI 7/02 Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67/Ps 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5 [1b]/Mt 9:9-13

SAT 7/03 Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 20:24-29

SUN 7/04 Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 [2cd]/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a

Observances for the Week of June 27, 2021

Sunday: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. , and Tuesday: Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles Wednesday: The First of the Holy Roman Church Thursday: St. Junipero Serra, Priest Next Sunday: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASS TIMES RECONCILIATION RCIA CONFIRMATION Daily Mass Friday: after 6 am Mass; The Rite of Christian Initiation Through our parish and High M-F 6am, 9:15am; Sat. 9:15am before 9:15 am Mass; of Adults is the process of School CCD Program. Rosary before daily 9:15 Mass Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm welcoming new members to Please call 737-4537. Various evenings throughout our faith. Classes are Sep- tember through May. FUNERALS Sunday Masses the year. Or by appointment. Please call the Rectory. 4pm Vigil (Sat) HOLY HOUR PROGRAM BAPTISM Funerals along with wakes 7am, 9am, 11am, 6pm (Sun) Adoration Most Sundays immediately and visitations in Church are First Friday 9:45am after the 11:00 AM Mass. encouraged. PHONE DIRECTORY Thursdays 10:00am- Please call 737-4537 in Rectory 737-4537 7:00pm advance to register and HOSPITAL VISITATION Fax 737-4033 Perpetual Help Novena make arrangements. We appreciate knowing School 737-4604 Tuesdays 9:45am when a parishioner is in the Fax 738-7985 ROSARY MARRIAGE hospital. Every Monday evening at the Consult parish priest at least NEW PARISHIONERS outdoor Mary statue at eight months prior to SACRAMENTS AT HOME Please fill out a parish census, 6:15pm. Before daily 9:15am planned date of marriage. If Communion Tuesdays or found in the foyer of the Masses in Church, Monday you would like your wedding Thursdays of each week. The Church (or online) and return through Saturday. announced in the bulletin Sacrament of the Sick as please call 737-4537. requested. it to the Rectory or place in THE RECTORY WILL BE collection basket. CLOSED JULY 5. www.stmatthewtheapostle.net 3 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time This Week at St. Matthew

St. Matthew Schedule 10021 Jefferson Highway The author of The Cloud of Unknowing River Ridge, LA 70123 Rectory Hours 9:00 AM-4:00 PM prays, “That which I am and the way that I am, with all my gifts of nature and grace, Church 737-4537, 737-2662 SUNDAY 6/27 - 13th Sunday Ordinary Time you have given to me, O Lord, and you are School 737-4604 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM Masses all this. I offer it all to you, principally to Fax 737-4033 praise you and to help my fellow Christians Worship Ministries MONDAY 6/28 Pastoral Council Rep.-Cathy Ganucheau and myself.” Knowing that God sustains us in Altar Servers 6:00 & 9:15 AM Daily Mass Barbara Hebert 810-6786 6:15 PM Monday Patriotic Rosary being is the key to faith. All that we need to Holy Name Society do is to love God as God is and the rest will Bill Siegel 737-5782 Divine Mercy Alida Wyler 390-6805 TUESDAY 6/29 begin to fall into place. God made us in His Evangelization Brian Comboy 737-4537 image and desires that we have life. God Floral Committee 737-4537 6:00 & 9:15 AM Daily Mass Music Glen Ganucheau 466-1475 7 PM CLJ also desires that we be healed of all of our Ushers 737-4537 wounds, especially those caused by , and Rosary Groups 737-4537 Sacred Heart Ministry Dania 738-6924 WEDNESDAY 6/30 know his loving touch. Being weighed down 6:00 & 9:15 AM Daily Mass by negativity, imperfections, the cares of the Education & Vocation Ministries Pastoral Council Rep.-Alida Wyler world, and weakness is not something that Elem. CCD & VBS Mary Elvir 737-7210 THURSDAY 7/1 God desires. H.S. CCD Jim Donovan 884-8296 RCIA & Margaret Penick 738-7027 6:00 & 9:15 AM Daily Friday AM Study 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Adoration Faith can profoundly change how we see Barbara Hebert 737-0328 6 PM Bible Study Come Lord God, ourselves, and one another. It gives a A. Arcement 737-6578 5:30 PM Radio Rosary clearer lens through which to see life and Catholic Couples Stiebings 738-7687 Vocations Deacon Jerry Clark connects us with the powerful virtues of love FRIDAY 7/2 Service Ministries 6:00 & 9:15 AM Daily Mass and hope. Three friends journeying with us Pastoral Council Rep.-Bill Siegel through all that we encounter, faith, hope, Altar Society Carla Segura 738-1335 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Adoration Knights of Columbus 6:30 AM & 8:45 AM Confessions and love, help us experience God’s embrace Ralph Brandt 737-2732 and heal us. All we have to do is let God be Missionaries of St. Therese Stephanie 912-6666, Patricia 400-3186 SATURDAY 7/3 who God is and not foolishly try to make SMA Cares 737-4537 9:15 AM Daily Mass Him into what we need or want Him to be. Social Justice Deacon Wayne Lobell St. Vincent De Paul Soc. 737-4537 3:00 PM Confessions Without God we cease to be. It’s that simple. Collection Counters 737-4537 4:00 PM Vigil Mass The very blood that flows through my veins Hospitality Ministry Janiene 669-0115, Sheila 352-6184 and the life that I have come directly from SUNDAY 7/4 - 14th Sunday Ordinary Time Divine origins this knowledge of who God is Family Life Ministries Pastoral Council Rep. 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM Masses and who I am, I can open my ears and hear Ladies Cancer Ministry 737-4537 the powerful words Jesus speaks, “Do not be CYO-737-4537 Home & School Assoc. 737-4604 Prayer for Hurricane Season afraid, just have faith.” Trust begins. Family Life Deacon Nathan Simoneaux Men’s Club 737-4604 or 737-4537 Our Father in Heaven, Marriage Enrichment When we are struggling, we naturally reach Chuck & Bridget Stiebing 738-7687 through the intercession of out for God because we know that a divine Right to Life S. Kenning 737-9776 Scouting 737-4537 Our Lady of Prompt Succor, remedy is the only remedy. But, in doing so Seniors JOY Ministry - 737-4537 spare us during this hurricane season we wrestle with letting God take charge. We Family Fall 737-4537 Youth Ministry - Matt’s Cats 737-4537 from all harm. want something more miraculous and visible Young Adults-Pier Ministry 737-4537 than the obvious and have difficulty in find- Protect us and our homes PASTORAL STAFF from all disasters of nature. ing consolation simply resting in God’s pres- Fr. Lee Poché, Pastor ence. Our naked being, stripped of any pre- Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Fr. Francis Nguyen, Parochial Vicar tense or self-serving agenda, is being called Wayne Lobell, Deacon hasten to help us. Nathan Simoneaux, Deacon to rest in and love the uncreated Presence of Jerry Clark, Deacon We ask this through our Lord. God. Reach out in love to God. Ask God to Dianne Varisco, Finance Amen. heal you from all that separates you from Kim Roberts, Parish Coordinator Linda King, Parish Secretary Him. Put aside any ideas of God that create Lynley Kapesis, Rectory Asst. barriers between you and God’s tender and Becci Sheptock, D.R.E./Youth Minister endearing presence. The Cloud of Unknow- Mary Elvir, Elementary Rel. Ed. Joanne Caldcleugh, PCL (Parish ing leaves us with wisdom, “think of yourself Catechetical Leader) and of him in the same way, that is, with the Glen Ganucheau, Music Ministry simple awareness that he is as he is and that Tony Bonura, Principal Jim Paci, Vice-Principal you are as you are.” This is a meeting of two Rhonda Foret, Academic Asst. Principal friends who desire nothing more than to Disability Advocates: share life together. Ann Lupo 275-7508 Paget Bazile 337-303-8833 4 Catholic Counseling Services Missionaries of St. Therese Is

Anyone interested in counseling can speak to holding a $1,000 cash raffle to raise money for mission work. an intake coordinator by calling Catholic Coun- seling Services main office at 504-861-6245. Tickets are $5.00 each or $20 for All calls are completely confidential. Catholic 5 tickets and will be sold outside Counseling Services is proud to continue our church July 31st & August 1st. mission of providing quality and affordable Drawing will be held on October 13th. counseling to the Archdiocese. For more information, contact Lynn at 504-577-4711

ST. MATTHEW KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Knight of the Year ASSEMBLY OFFICERS MichaelCOUNCIL Danton OFFICERS

2021-22 KC Council 13425 Officers

Grand Knight-Ralph Brandt Lecture-Brent Burkenstock Deputy Grand Knight-Warren Cancienne Warden-Don Mayeaux Chaplin-Fr. Lee Poche Inside Guard-Gene Stoltz Chancellor-Rodney Bell Outside Guard-Barry Bruff Recorder- Danton 3 Year Trustee-Harold Baur Treasurer-Jose Aponte 2 Year Trustee-Steven Geiling Financial Secretary-Larry Jones 1 Year Trustee-Pete Capperino Advocate-Al Fredericksen KNIGHT OF THE YEAR MICHAEL DANTON

Help us offer an authentic and gracious welcome to all who enter St. Matthew the Apostle Parish.

Join us in ensuring our church offers hospitality and warmth to everyone we encounter by doing one or more of the following: Greet others as you enter church, Introduce yourself to someone you don’t know, Offer your knowledge to someone who seems lost and/or Quietly say hello to those sitting around you. Together we can make a difference in someone else’s church experience.

If you are interested in becoming a Minister of Hospitality, please contact Janiene LeBlanc at 504-669-0115 or Sheila Hotard at 504-352-6184. 5

Prayer to St. Matthew—May we be helped, Lord, by the prayers of Your Holy Apostle and Evangelist, Mat- thew. May his intercession obtain for us the graces which we cannot merit for ourselves, through Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Mother, Amen.

Celebrant and Liturgical Minister Schedule for June July 3-4, 2021

Sunday Celebrant/Deacon Sacristan Lector EOMs AS 7/3 4:00 PM Fr. Lee/Simoneaux Huete Rubio Deacon/Huete/Geiling 9 7/4 7:00 AM Fr. Lee/Lobell L. Flores Morrow Ambrosia/Dalme 10 7/4 9:00 AM Fr. Lee/Lobell Comboy Berrigan Deacon/Johnston/Comboy 11 7/4 11:00 AM Fr. Francis/Clark L. Latham Lagarde Deacon/Rucker/Gordon 12 7/4 6:00 PM Fr. Francis/Simoneaux Leonard Millet Deacon/Lorenzo 7 (Schedule is subject to change)

St. Matthew the Apostle Special Wedding Anniversary Mass If you are celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 65th or 70th Wedding Anniversary during 2021 you are invited to: St. Matthew the Apostle’s Anniversary Celebration Sunday, August 15, 2021, at 9:00 AM Mass followed by a wedding cake & champagne reception in the MBC

R.S.V.P to the rectory by July 16, 2021 Welcome to the , Eli Fitzsimmons, Registration forms can be found in the back of the who was recently baptized. He is the son of Patrick and Kelly church or register online at www.stmatthewtheapostle.net Fitzsimmons and grandson of Brian and Dawn Fitzsimmons.

Bonco In your charity, please pray for the soul of

Geraldine Terronova SMA Cares is hosting an adult Bonco on Sunday, August 22, 2021, in the MBC. Doors who died recently, and for all who mourn her. open at 2:00 PM and games begin at 2:30 PM. $5 to play. Please bring food to share.

Pro-Life Award

The Knights of Columbus Pro-Life ACE Wings Award is bestowed once a year upon parishioners and clergy that have participated in or promoted five or more public Pro-Life activities throughout the year. ACE AWARD WINNERS: FR. FRANCIS & ACE AWARD WINNER FR. LEE STEPHANIE KENNING 6

St. Matthew CYO Events June 26-July 3, 2021

Faithful Fridays Mass 6am Mass, Mtg & Senior Banquet July 11 SATURDAY, June 26 St. Matthew the Apostle Campus Labor of Love July 16-17 9:15 AM: Charles & Eva Chaisson

stmatthewtheapostle.net/CYO 4:00 PM: Hilda & Michael Brown, Don & Virginia Loehr, Adele Kennedy, Mike Babin, Sr., Bill Beron, Jerry Engel, Vincent Moscona, Lee Ascani, Tommy Knights of Columbus Treuting, Roy A. LeBlanc, Jr., Craig & Eleanor Knight of the Month for June LeBlanc, & Clese Family, , Annie &

Gerald L. Howat Mike Ferrara & Family, Claude & Irene Labat & Joseph Lassere, Joseph & Bernice Abadie & Deceased Abadie Family, Kim Jeansonne For membership information please visit Wickboldt, Ashton & Daniel Jeansonne & stmatthewkc.com Deceased Members of Jeansonne & Abadie Families, Deceased Members of the George, CHURCH OFFERINGS Lupo & Spano Family

June 13, 2021 SUNDAY, June 27 7:00 AM: Charline Rhode Weekly Envelopes $8,684.58 9:00 AM: Parishioners of St. Matthew the Apostle Loose $1,410.00 Building & Maint. $ 349.00 11:00 AM: Mr. Frank M. Carriere, Jr., Geraldine & Floyd Terranova, Jim & Pat Besselman, Don Pastor, $10,443.58 Martin David Hoang, Michelle Leigh Cornay, Hugh “Tim” Rigney (Living), Louis Biodollilo, Joy Thank you for your generous offerings. “For where your Irving Scanlon (Living) and Family treasure is, there also will your heart be.” ~ :21 6:00 PM: Kendall Michelle Daigle

Visit https://www.stmatthewtheapostle.net/ for online giving information. MONDAY, June 28 6:00 AM: Shirley Joubert 9:15 AM: Isabel Barback

Please call the rectory at 737- TUESDAY, June 29 4537 if you have a prayer request, 6:00 AM: Frank B. Sherman, Sr. older than one month. 9:15 AM: Living & Deceased Members of Giglio Family Jennifer Matherne, Suzanne , Linda , Mary Lou Suarez, Ruth Fontenelle, Darlene Montalbano, John Conti, Sr., Terry Eggleston, WEDNESDAY, June 30 Ryan Logan, Margaret O’Brien, Vincent Ganucheau, Rodney Harris, Vin- 6:00 AM: Rudy Perronne cent Lobue, III, Becky Heffner, Beverly Jeansonne, Michael Montero, 9:15 AM: Sylvia Keller Greg Ganucheau, Ida Ganucheau, Mary Catherine Wellman, Leslie Si- mon, Abby Perez, Payton Lambert, Keith Melancon, Hudson Joseph Adams, Andrew Rucker, Smith Family, Woodruff Family, Barbara W. Bar- THURSDAY, July 1 rosse, Judith Morter, Adrian Romani, Michael Moffatt, Jr., Clark Family, 6:00 AM: Isabel Barback Emmet Manuel, Denise Balint, Joseph Passalaqua, Little Winnie Schilling, 9:15 AM: Theodore Mumme, III Peschlow, Infant James David Price, Karl Clark, III, Kimberly Tucker, Hanna Falkenberg, Jai Eshete, Michael Leeds, Christopher Monistere, Millie Zylicz, Susan Galkowski, Kevin & Garrison Schilling, Bryan & Susan FRIDAY, July 2 Burkenstock, Anna Marie Olivier, Diana Friedel, Kelly & Michael Hebert, 6:00 AM: Carolyn McNulty Jan Treuting, Chris & Linda Arms, Buddy Brewer, Joseph Maisano, Sha- 9:15 AM: Families That Have Enthroned Their Homes To ron Miller, Michael & Kelly Hebert, Gerri & Eddie Bergeron, Kathleen The Sacred Heart of Jesus Berzas, Jenny Manale, Dan Kehoe, Camille Marino, John Viguerie, Gene Bourg, Paul DiGiovanni, Brent Toca, Herman Dutreix, Blakely Menzel, Darlene Chopin, Michelle Dutreix, Debbie Doll, Holly Clark, Hank Gud- SATURDAY, July 3 lach, Lee Brady, Edward Holmberg, Christopher McCaudle, Janette 9:15 AM: Catherine Duplechin Bordelon Fararra, Lauren Rabalais, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Smith, Sr., Mr. Timmy Smith , Jr., Mac Carr, Rene Gibson, James Finan, Stephen Bertram, Lili Archer, Louella Graves, Gloria Ruiz, Laura King, Capt. William Crawford, Clinton Summers, Jr., Dave McCuller (Coach), Beth Motto & Family, Denise Cooper, Tim Rigney, Carla Segura, Lee Bourgeois, Sr., John Mancina home ALAL BOURGEOISBOURGEOIS HAIR improvements PLUMBING & REPAIRS A-Z co., inc. • Remodeling Let Our Jobs Do The Talking Archie Melcher, DDS • Carpentry Participating Insurance Provider 738-9128 • Painting Day 486-5731 Night 835-9007 • Replacement HarahanDentalCare.com 738-6128 Member of BBB & Nextdoor windows 24 Hr. Emergency Service 6367 Jefferson Hwy. • Termite Repairs 504-737-5294 9401 D Jefferson Hwy

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