September 4, 2016 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time “Pilgrimage for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy”

St. Joseph Catholic Church (Established 1848) Pope Francis

Vatican Prepares for Parish Directory

Mother Teresa’s Canonization Office / Rectory: 985-395-3616

Office Fax: Parish Directory Office / Rectory: 985-395-3616 Celebration of Holy Mass Office Fax: 985-395-9129 Weekends: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 219 Saturday 4:30pm (Vigil Mass) First Sat. Rosary 4pm Patterson, LA 70392 Sunday 8am, 10am, 5pm Fr. Herb Bennerfield, Pastor ext. 3 ~ Weekdays: Email: [email protected] Mon. Wed. & Fri. 6:30am Bobbie Diaz (Office Manager) ext. 4 ~ Tues. Nursing Home 9:30am, Email: [email protected] Thurs. 12:10pm Ann Murray (Housekeeper/cook) ext. 8 Education Office: 985-395-3881 Reconciliation Fax: 985-395-3685 20 minutes before Masses begin or Mamie Perry (DRE) ext. 5 ~ anytime by appointment. The canonization Mass on Sept. 4 will begin at 10am, Email: [email protected] followed by the Angelus at noon. Hundreds of thou- Rosie Pellerin (Ed. Coordinator) Rectory Office Hours Websites: Monday-Thursday 9am - 3pm sands of pilgrims are expected, probably exceeding the St. Joseph Church Friday 9am - Noon 300,000 who attended Blessed Teresa’s beatification in www.stjosephpatla.org 2003. Many bishops from both India and Albania, where Diocese of Lafayette New Parishioners www.diolaf.org We welcome you with great joy and Mother Teresa was born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in South Region invite you to register and worship with 1910, are also expected to attend, as well as state www.diolaf.org/southregion us regularly. Forms are available in the rectory. leaders. Websites: As usual after a canonization, a Mass of thanksgiving will St. Joseph Church www.stjoepat.intuitwebsites.com SACRAMENT INFORMATION be held. For the newly canonized St. Teresa, a Mass will Diocese of Lafayette Baptism - Instructions are offered be celebrated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican for both parents and godparents during the months of February, May , secretary of state, in St. Peter’s Square, beginning at August, and November . Plan 10am. In the afternoon, her will again be accordingly when expecting a child or venerated, at the Basilica of St. John Lateran from 4pm EXTRAORDINARY choosing godparents and call 395- HOLY YEAR OF MERCY: 3881 to register for the class or to to 6:30pm, and then again from 7am until 6:30pm on schedule a baptism. Dec. 8, 2015 – Nov. 20, 2016 Confirmation - Young people are Sept. 6. The relics will move to the Church of San Gregorio prepared for Confirmation through Individuals and groups visiting our parish as a the Confirmation Program. Adults are Magno, where they will be venerated from 9am until pilgrimage site are very welcome! Church prepared for Confirmation through the R.C.I.A. 6:30pm. There is also the possibility of visiting Mother doors will be open from 8:00am to 5:00pm. A Matrimony - Diocesan Policy register and informational pamphlets are requires that a couple make Teresa’s room at the convent in San Gregorio. available in the entrance of church for your arrangements with the pastor at least convenience. For groups – if you call in advance 6 months prior to desired date. EWTN:MASS OF CANONIZATION OF to make an appointment (985-395-3616) some Sacrament of The Sick - Call the BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA additional arrangements can be made. rectory to make arrangements for Sep 04, 2016 3:00 AM, Sep 04, 2016 10:30 AM, Sep 04, 2016 9:00 Communion and Anointing. To gain plenary indulgence, follow the 5 actions Rite of Christian Burial - PM, Sep 04, 2016 11:00 PM listed: Holy Door, Confession, Mass- Arrangements to be made with a Communion, Nicene Creed, Pray for the Pope. priest by the family. For more information call the rectory. Sacrament of Holy Orders or St. Joseph Catholic Church calling to religious life - please Receipts & Expenditures for the year ending 06/30/16 contact the priest in order to discern God’s will. Receipts Join us for Patterson, R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Offerings $ 280,804.05 Initiation of Adults) - This process Crypt and Candle Sales 45,258.25 Louisiana’s Fourth is structured to provide information Interest (Savings) 19,720.46 for the formation of those who are Annual Life Chain Fund Raising 8,897.00 seeking a fuller life as Christians in Insurance Claims 29,102.02 the Catholic Tradition. For Date: Sunday ,Oct. 2 Profit Sharing 5,824.49 information, please call the Office of (2-3 PM) Rain or Shine Religious Education. Total Receipts 389,606.27 Religious Education For Children Location: Highway 90 & Wise Street, Call the Office of Religious Education Disbursements Patterson, La for information about registering Assessment $ 38,702.37 your child. Salaries and Benefits 180,515.29 Signs will be provided or you can make your own. Knights of Columbus - Meet the Property & Liab. Insurance 21,044.00 We had a great turn out last year-let’s do even second Thurs. of the month at 7pm. Utilities 35,134.01 better this year! Hope to see you there!!! Come Lord Groups - Repairs & Maintenance 62,273.79 Seeking to become closer to God, Religious Ed Expense & Supplies 17,965.36 learning more about scripture and Office Supplies 1,686.10 Beignet Fundraiser being spiritually prepared for Sunday Residential Supplies 9,538.32 liturgy….consider joining a CLJ Cemetery Mausoleum 5,277.50 Group Call Marguerite Sumrall Other 6,586.12 395-5304 for more information. Fund Raising Expenses 4,846.11 Need a Ride to 10am Mass- Total Disbursements $ 383,568.97 call Evelyn Estay at 985-395- ———— 3610 by 3:00 PM on the Friday Receipts over Disbursements $ 6,037.30 before each Sunday that you $6 (3)beignets & Café Au Lait need assistance. MASS INTENTIONS Office of Religious Education & Formation UPCOMING EVENTS… MONDAY, SEPT. 5 OFFICES CLOSED Mamie Perry 395-3881 [email protected] Discussion Group: cancelled till 9/12 6:30am: Fr. Vu, First Saturday Rosary: (After Mass: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena) We very much appreciate all who are willing to The Holy Rosary will be prayed before the Vigil Mass share their time and faith with our young people in in church beginning at 4pm the first Saturday of each TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 Gr. K-10 and Confirmation. month. Please join us. 9:30am: Nursing Home– communion service Co-ordinator for Grades K-10: Fr. Bennerfield will be reciting the Chaplet after every 10:00am Mass on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 Rosie Pellerin Sundays. Please join him. 6:30AM: Please pray for all of our children and their families

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 during this year of religious education and faith 12:10PM: formation. We also ask you to support all of our St. Joseph Catholic Church volunteers with your prayers. FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 Fall Pilgrimage—Acadiana Area 6:30AM: Catechist: Classroom Helpers Traffic , Hall, Jennifer Thibodaux Michelle Grimball Restroom, Saturday, October 8, 2016 SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 Angela Harrington Stephanie Verret Safety 4:30pm: Danny & Norris Broussard, Anthony & Debra Verret Cayla Wiggins Monitors: Fall Pilgrimage – Acadiana Area Saturday, October 8, Marie Morella, Anna Ruth Taylor, Clyde G. Susan Murray Diane Johnson Desiree 2016 St. Peter Church, Carencro – St. Charles Borromeo Peterson, John & Annette Carpenter, Don Trahan Sharon Felterman Janet Carmody Boudreaux Church and St. John Berchmans Shrine, Grand Coteau SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 Courtney Taylor Tina Dugas Tiffany Henry Charlene Richard’s Grave, Richard – Immaculate Concep- 8:00am: Lenny Guzzino, Ray Jude Vidos Sr., For Amy Vaccarella Tammy Craddock Chontay Watson tion Church, Washington –St. Landry Church, Opelousas the People of our Parish, Jo Broussard, Don Connie Gautreaux Stephen Foret Dana Martin

Trahan Chris Bailey Brittany Morvant Angelle Brown Leslie Landry Jason Watson Robbi Gouaux Fr. Herb Bennerfield, Pastor and Pilgrimage Director 10:00am: Frank Governale, Verona Vidrine, Pauline Bellard Donette Freeman Gertrude S. Bailey, Harold Allemond, Don Trahan Contact Person – Angie Stelly – Phone (985) Jamie Guidry Ruth Blocker 759-3154 5:00pm: James Blocker Jr., Beth Verret, Katherine Kerrie Foret Cardinale, Ross Grimball, Elsa Y. Parchmont, Holy Substitute Cost: $95.00 per person Price includes motorcoach Souls, Antonia Lipari Mire, Judy Clark, Don Trahan Kristen Lipari fare, tour admission, and supper

Sanctuary Light Come experience Mother Teresa, the RCIA….Journey of Faith of Mercy! Note: If a name is not printed above, due to Adult Inquiry Classes will begin Tuesday, human error, be assured that God has accepted your intention in heaven. Canon Law 94 September 13 in the Parish Hall @ 5:30 PM. Bring family and friends to a special CJC Please call 985-395-3881 to register. Mercy Series on our newest saint, Saint Teresa Sick Relatives & Friends of Calcutta. The talks will be given by Fr. Michael

Please pray for the sick of our parish & their RCIA….Journey of Faith Champagne, CJC at Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center at 103 Railroad Ave. St. Martin- caregivers: Stella Saleme, Linda Thomas, Charles Is RCIA for you? Felterman, Arthur Roy, Scott Governale, Linda Adams,  Are you unbaptized? Would you like to be ville on select Fridays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. The Anthony Trosclair, Mary Ann Trosclair, Dana Griffin, B.L. & Jackie Como, Charles Culotta, Brittany Richoux, baptized in the Catholic Faith? dates and topics are: Sept. 2 Early Life and , Andy Hebert, Evita & Karter Boutte, Earl McNail, Frank  Are you baptized in another Christian faith Devotion of Mother Teresa; Sept. 16 Vocation Black, Kristin LaPointe, Natalie Hyatt, Pat Gary, Gayle and want to explore entry into the Catholic and Life as a Sister of Loreto; Sept. 23 A Call Verdin, Loretia Plemons, Barry Broussard, Wilda & Frank within a Call - Missionary of Charity; Sept. 30 “I Cali, Barry Tobias, Sylvia Felterman, Cary Mac Staples, Faith? Clyde Aucoin, Carol Covillier, Ruby Crapell, Sally  Are you married to a Catholic and want to Thirst” and "You did it to Me!"; Oct. 7 The Rogers, Karen Thurgie, Geraldine Dinger, Coutrey Silence of God; Oct. 28 The Spirit of Mother learn more about your spouse’s faith? Cox, Emma G. Cox, Tessie Michel, Michelle Thomas, Fr. Teresa: Loving Trust, Total Surrender, and Vidrine, Cindy Dugus, Joe Guillory, Amber Grogan, Rip  Are you a baptized Catholic ,but never & Cherly Verdin, Nola & Deidra Verdin, Michelle Thomas, celebrated the sacraments of Eucharist or Cheerfulness. The lectures are free and no Dean Carrington, Mary Sehon, Greg Cart, Noel & Aeidia registration is necessary. For more information Confirmation? Verdin, Melissa Michel, Ellen C. Bougeious, Sandy Mire , visit the CJC website www.jesuscrucified.net or Mathilde Harrington, Quinn Williams, Lara Campbell, If you can say yes to any of these questions and Lillian Rose, Dennis Taylor, Ken Montgomery, Trevor want more information, please call Belva call (337) 394-6550. Matherne, Mary Boudreaux, AJ & Myrna Bourg, Hunter Alpha, Mary Graves, Charles LaSalle, Danell Kimble, Burt @ 395–3881. Williams, Leona Cloud, Kevin Cole Simon, Bobby Johnson, Sterling Hebert, Carla LaSalle , Ronnie Roy, Ahney Chauvin, Lucas Griffin, Totsie Harrington, Louis St. Joseph is now accepting Bulletin ads. You may purchase an Ad for your business or in memory of & Suzanne Lipari, James Veazey, John Dimatteo, Fr. Joe Breaux, Tammy Chauvin, Joey Estay, Rose Johnson, someone. Ads are $20.00 a month or $240.00 a yr. If you would like to place an Ad in the Bulletin Ronald Blanchard, Nancy Shllings, Ian Davis, Celeste please call the rectory 395-3616. Henry, Darlene Paul, Harold Gobert , Donavan Lebance, Mildred Trujillo, Sally Rogers, Brenda Simon, Cajun Breakers, Inc.

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Sept. 10 & 11 Extra Ordinary Ministers of Eucharist Lector Altar Servers

Sat. 4:30pm Leona Armato, Linda Thomas, Jane Watson Brightman Kornegay Kaylee Craddock Sun. 8:00am Jamie Guidry, Marguerit Sumrall, Lola Verret Irene Mouton volunteer Sun. 10:00am Belva & John Hamilton, Bubba Richoux Mary Richoux Mary Frances Cali Sun. 5:00pm Tina Dugas, Henry Leray, Rosie Pellerin Nicole Brocato Madalyn /Zachary Landry

Ministers please see your schedules