Mercy Alive V Sunday in Ordinary Time Vol
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
FEBRUARY 5, 2017 MERCY ALIVE V SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME VOL. 40 NO. 06 “<e just man is a light in darkness to the upright.” Photo by Darlene Aguillard Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God . 8 ENTRANCE ANTIPHON THIS WEEK Contribution STATEMENTS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 Contribution Statements were recently mailed. 7:25 am .... First Saturday Devotion If you have not received your statement, please 8:00 am ...... Daily Mass contact our Finance Director, Ms. Deanie Smith. 3:00-4:00 pm .... Confessions For more information, contact: 4:00 pm .... Vigil Mass Ms. Deanie Smith 5:15-6:00 pm .... Confessions [email protected] 6:00 pm ...... Vigil Mass (225) 928-6207 SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5 7:00 am ...... Mass Anointing oF the SICK 9:00 am ...... Mass (Nursery & Bible School) 10:30 am ...... Mass (Nursery & Bible School) Ce Sacrament of the Sick for healing of mind, 12:00 pm ...... Mass body, and soul is oFered every first Tuesday of the month following 6:00 pm Mass. If you are presently 6:00 pm ...... Mass ill with any disease; preparing or recovering from surgery; undergoing cancer treatment; depression; MONDAY FEBRUARY 6 anxiety; eating disorder; addiction of any kind; or 8:00 am ...... Daily Mass diseases of the eyes; grief - healing of mind, body, 12:00 pm .... Daily Mass or spirit, you are invited to receive God’s healing 6:00 pm .... RCIA –St. Gabriel grace on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 following 6:00 pm Mass. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7 At the time of Anointing, the oil of the sick blessed 8:30 am .... Rosary Makers –Co/ee Shop by the Bishop at the Chrism Mass is used to anoint 9:00 am .... Called By Faith –Emmanuel Hall 11:30 am .... Courageous Women –St. Jerome the forehead and the palms. 12:00 pm ...... Daily Mass 6:00 pm ...... Daily Mass & Novena 6:30 pm .... High School Bible Study –JPII House St. Ann’s GUILD 7:00 pm .... Charismatic Prayer –St. Gabriel Ce St. Ann’s Guild seeks volunteers to assist in the replenishing of envelopes and pew art cards, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8 and straightening missalettes and hymnals for one 8:00 am .... Daily Mass hour on an assigned weekend each month. 12:00 pm .... Daily Mass For more information, contact: 7:00 pm .... First Reconciliation Ms. Carolyn Ourso (225) 926-7183 THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9 8:00 am .... Daily Mass 12:00 pm .... Daily Mass St. Matthew’s GUILD 7:00 pm .... Ue Choice Wine –Emmanuel Hall PRINCE Team FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10 8:00 am .... Daily Mass Second COLLECTION 12:00 pm .... Daily Mass Parish Maintenance Fund 6:00 pm .... Edge Retreat –PAC Prayer LINE For Prayer Line requests, contact: Ms. Genie Ogden: (225) 293-2367 or Ms. Carroll Benedetto at [email protected] 2 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JANUARY 29 * FEBRUARY 4 !e Diocese of Baton Rouge along with all of the School is also a new home for our Exceptional dioceses of the nation celebrated Catholic Schools Student friends, a program launched by the Catholic Week from January 29 to February 4. !e annual Schools OWce to meet the needs of students with celebration shines a spotlight on the tradition of intellectual disabilities, oOering these students a Catholic education through the lens of its theme: curriculum better suited to meet their individual “Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” needs. Each day of this celebratory week is divided into Catholic Schools Week also oOered individual themes. On Sunday, January 29 th, we us the appropriate time and celebrated our parish. Our Lady of Mercy is a family pleasure to formally announce of faith united in prayer, love and Catholic Tradition. Mr. Chris Porche as Principal of !roughout the school week, students showed Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School. appreciation to their parents, for their school, to their Mr. Porche previously served as fellow students, to faculty and staO, and to our clergy. Vice-Principal for Student Life, Activities included writing thank you notes and overseeing all student discipline cards to parents, teachers, and clergy; and a service and formation; athletic; campus project sponsored by Mary’s Club members. School ministry; clubs and activities. Chris families were encouraged to donate new items such is a native of Baton Rouge and the product of Catholic as kitchen supplies, cookware, utensils and storage School education, attending St. Pius X Elementary containers for our Catholic Schools Week partner, School and Redemptorist High School. He holds a Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge. B.S. in Management and Administration from LSU, Advanced Catechist Certification from St. Joseph During Catholic Schools week, we highlighted the Seminary College, and an M. Ed in Administration growth and development of our students and and Supervision. He and his wife Belinda have been school. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has seen married over 33 years, have two children, and 4 an increase of enrollment by 20 % over the past 4 grandchildren. years and interest in our school is steadily climbing. We’ve launched a capital campaign, Traditions for Tomorrow, with plans to build a new gym and Early Childhood Center which will accommodate our expanding needs now and into the future. OLOM BATON ROUGE, LA 3 Called to Prayer IN REMEMBRANCE Mass Intentions Sanctuary Light Memorials FEBRUARY 11, SATURDAY /e sanctuary light in the church 8:00 am ..... Cindy Caballero burns this week in loving memory of 4:00 pm ..... Troxclair, Simon, Duke & Herrington Fmlys / Sam & Angie D’Agostino / Spence, Rice, Adams Fmlys Tullio SaDotti / Robert Rissler, Elizabeth Bates, Valarie Bates, Vincent & Mary Dispenza / Daniel Jarreau, Nelta Jarreau, Jerry /e sanctuary light in the Adoration Chapel Fakouri, Sr. / Jeogene Andre & Fmly / Bruce Hilbrecht burns this week in loving memory of / A.J. Bologna, Marie & Russell DeBenedetto, Carrie Richard “Buddy” Wilson Russell & Butch Saia / Tullio SaKotti / LeBlanc, Landry, Cangelosi & Rizzutto Fmlys / Marguerite Miller / Joan Brou Agosta / Jelma & Otto Williams / Karl Harvey / Lannie L. Bonnette / Ellie Sances / Harold Beard / Leo Levy / Ike In Sympathy to the Families of: & Una Dugas / Zelma Zebert / SPECIAL INTENTION : J J Robyn Rissler, Rissler & Trent Fmlys / Ellender & Jamison Alex Spano Leola Guidry Walpole / Shannon Cormier / Myria & David Butler & Fmly J Marion Spann J Katie Keogh / Filipino Community (Jank you for all the blessings) J J 6:00 pm ..... Stephen Carbo John Rinaudo Ralph Daigle FEBRUARY 12 , SUNDAY Altar Flowers Memorial 7:00 am ...... ALL PEOPLE Each week you may honor a loved one with a giJ 9:00 am ...... Tom Riker of $ 150 to dedicate the floral arrangement that 10:30 am ... Scott Litz & Frank Messina, Jr. adorns our Sanctuary. 12:00 pm ... Jacqueline Hargroder 6:00 pm ..... Katie Keogh Memorial Gifts FEBRUARY 13 , MONDAY 8:00 am ..... Sanford P. Lemoine, Sr. At the death of a loved one, many choose in lieu 12:00 pm ... Daniel LeBlanc of flowers to encourage friends and family to make a donation to a special charity or cause. FEBRUARY 14 , TUESDAY Our Lady of Mercy has nourished the spiritual life 12:00 pm ... Manuel Gan of so many parishioners and those throughout 6:00 pm ..... Ortego & Dimattia Fmlys / Dr. & Mrs. A. T. the Diocese who come here. A Memorial GiJ to Montagnino / Mary Dell & Jerome Tassin, Kevin Rozas / K. our Traditions for Tomorrow Capital Campaign is J. Jomas / Dr. Michael Fakouri / Jack Gray / a wonderful way to acknowledge the lives of our SPECIAL INTENTION : Amelia Elkins beloved dead with a giJ of loving generosity to the church that has been such a spiritual home. FEBRUARY 15 , WEDNESDAY Ms. Deanie Smith can discuss beautiful ways for 8:00 am ..... Marie B. Schmidt you to remember your loved one. 12:00 pm ... Delage, LeJeune, Palermo, Comeaux, Eckler & Day Fmlys Consider adding a planned gi. in your last will and testament to remember Our Lady of Mercy. FEBRUARY 16 , THURSDAY 8:00 am ..... Shirley K. Gaudin Mercy Prays 12:00 pm ... Julio Patolilic Mary Bourgeois Marley Harris FEBRUARY 17 , FRIDAY Pat Bourgeois Virginia Haskins 8:00 am ..... SPECIAL INTENTION : Chandler George Valerie Carter Jim Hebert 12:00 pm ... Martin S. Rinaudo, Jr. / Jill Barfield / Lauren Laura Deavers Deacon Fallon Lorenz Savoy, Francis & Jessie Hendry / Shirley Shingleton Todd Fruge Tracy Louis !e men & women serving in our Armed Forces 4 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH Called to Prayer PARISH LIFE The Choice Wine February 9th - April 5th 6:30 - 8:15 pm Parish Activity Center @e Choice Wine: 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage is a program that gives married couples the opportunity to re-focus and re-commit to their marriages, to each other...and to God. Integrating the latest findings from modern science withe the timeless teaching of the faith and the wisdom of the saints, this program places authentic marital happiness within every couple’s reach. Join us each Wednesday evening (except for the first session which is on @ursday) beginning at 6:30 in the PAC. Register online at: www.olomchurch.com *Cost is $55 per couple For more information, contact: Make your marriage Mr. Mark Hermann [email protected] SUPER (225) 236-2446 abundant! Wedding Anniversary Celebration Supper and Substance=Date Night! Sunday, February 12, 2017 Saturday, February 11 3:00 pm 6:30 pm Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church Parish Activity Center Bishop Robert Muench will celebrate a Mass Join us for a special evening honoring couples celebrating their 25 th, 50 th, designed for married 65 th, or greater wedding anniversary. Anniversary couples to be enriched Mass registration forms are available in the church and strengthened in their oZce or online at vocation of marriage.