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St. Anne Roman Catholic Church Established: July 29, 1859 St. Anne Roman Catholic Church Established: July 29, 1859 The Parish was originally dedicated to St. Etienne (St. Stephen), but the name was changed in 1869 to St. Anne. December 20, 2020 — Fourth Sunday of Advent THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS Saturday Vigil: 4 pm Sunday: 8 am, 11 am (live streamed), and 5 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 am Thursday: 5:30 pm First Saturday: 8:30 am THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (Covid change listed inside bulletin) Saturday: 3 pm to 3:45 pm Sunday (last weeks of Advent and Lent): 4 pm to 4:45 pm Weekdays: 20 minutes before each Mass THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The Sacrament is celebrated on the Second Saturday of each month at 2pm. Contact the Parish Office before the baby is born for required classes. Sponsors are to be practicing Catholics who attend Sunday Mass every week. Sponsors are to be con- firmed. THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements are to be made at least six months prior to wedding date. The first contact should always be with the Parish Staff who will provide a packet with necessary guidelines, requirements and paper work. THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Church teaching reminds us that this sacrament is for those who are seriously ill or going into more serious surgery. Call the Parish Office to request. OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 12 Noon, 1pm to 4pm Friday, 9am to 12 Noon 201 Church Street Youngsville, LA 70592 ~ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 410 Website: stannechurch.net Phone: 337-856-8212 Fax: 337-856-8277 E-Mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Michael J. Russo, 16th Pastor Deacon Ed Boustany (CAST Director) Deacon Douglas Hebert Deacon Cody Miller MOTHER’S DAY OUT A two or three day (9am to 2pm) educational program for children 18 months to 4 years old Jan LeBlanc, Director — 337.857.6323 [email protected] PRAY FOR THE SICK MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, December 21, 8:30 am Janelle Adydan Charlie Guillory Edna Mouton John Coles Inez Barras Gene Hamiliton Penny Oubre Maria B. Baudoin Joyce Hebert M/M Tim Smith, Sr. TUESDAY, December 22, 8:30 am Robert James Kathy T. H. Landry & Fly. Andrew Smith & Family Broussard Steve Landry Tommy L. Smith, Jr. Leota Castille Joyce Langlinais & Fly. WEDNESDAY, December 23, 8:30 am Elaine Colbert Ruby Legner Carita Vallot Alvin & Elaine Colbert & Family Paul Joseph Deshotel Jody Leonard Names will remain CHRISTMAS VIGILS Willis Dore, Sr. Angelle Martin Donald Fruge Chuck Menard on for one (1) month, THURSDAY, December 24, 4:00 pm Susan Guilliot Joe Menard unless notified oth- Phero Timmy Thanh Tran, Elton & Tim Hebert, Vida Mae erwise. Miller, Mabel & John Bellon, Malcom Bellon, Howard Breaux, Sr., Merlin & Hazel Guidry, John Coles, Adalla & Sidney Mason, Judy Mason, Sidney Mason, Jr., Camille & If you are a NEW PARISHIONER here at St. Anne, please Mary Provost, Carolyn Rose Rentrop, Glenn Babineaux, fill out a Census Form. The forms can be picked up by the Forest Simon, M/M Lawrence LeBoeuf, Laura Worley, Bill choir loft in Church or at the Parish Office, or you may register & David Hebert, Mark & Melinda Hebert, M/M Altha on our website at www.stannechurch.net. Hebert, Cyrus & Rose Aimee Vincent, Kevin Hebert, No- lan Begnaud, A. J. Boudreaux, Kiely Begnaud If you are presently a registered parishioner, but have re- 6:00 pm cently had a change of address or phone number, please con- Julien & Marie Ribardi tact the Parish Office so that your records can be updated. Thank you! CHRISTMAS DAY—THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD FRIDAY, December 25, 9:00 am Joseph D. & Melba Melancon, Hypoline H., Alphe, & Law- Sacrificial Giving rence LeBlanc, Phero Timmy Thanh Tran, M/M Didier Smith & Family, John Coles, Calvin Thibeaux, Jr., Dr, Bulletin deadlines for the Holidays prevent us from recording Hector Ruiz, Noah Baudoin, M/M Alcee Bourque, M/M the offertory totals last weekend. We will report at a later Burley Broussard, Sr., & Family, M/M Clobule Baudoin date. SATURDAY, December 26, 4:00 pm Willis, Louella, Frederick & John Vice, Henry, Anna, Dal- St. Ignatius of Loyola— Prayer to be more generous ton, Henry Lee & Nita Vice, M/M Gaston Grossie, Dot Duhon, Joseph Charles & Lucy Lipari Russo, Dewey & Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you Eula Mae Halphen, Lucien Gerard Bila, Phero Timmy deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to Thanh Tran, Richard Trahan, Edwina LaBiche, Harold heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and LaBiche, Peter Granger, Anatole Garrett, Jr., Gerald Fre- not to ask for reward save that of knowing that I do your will. min, Keenze Family, Kent Langlinais, Brummell Online Giving: Remember that online giving is a safe and Langlinais, Simeon & Rena Langlinais, Alfred & Ematile easy way to support your Church Parish. You will find all of Miquet, Alfred Miquet, Jr., Glenn Babineaux, Percy Orte- our collections and the frequency of donating easy. Go to our go website and click the ONLINE GIVING tab. SUNDAY, December 27, 8:00 am Offertory Envelopes: We encourage the use of offertory Pro Populo (for all parishioners) envelopes. Wrap up your gift for Jesus each week. 11:00 am J. W. “Fred” Menard, Fr. Joe Breaux, Frank Alfonso, John Hyver, Phero Timmy Thanh Tran , Eric, Gladys & Charles LeBlanc, Remick & Electa R. Langlinais, Elton & Tim PLEASE CONSIDER ON-LINE GIVING Hebert, Alcee Hebert & Family, Diane Armstrong, Connor Visit our website and click on “ON LINE Foreman GIVING” and follow the instructions. It’s that easy! 5:00 pm OR CONSIDER USING OFFERTORY EN- Rev. Louis Lam Vu VELOPES Why should I use offertory envelopes? Because in a very ma- terialistic world, followers of Jesus get distracted, so we need reminders. Envelopes help us organize and carefully think out FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY our manner of giving to the Lord. Without envelopes, we tend In the tradition of the Church, flowers are to reach into our pockets at the last minute to pull out left- not used in the Sanctuary during the more overs, what we do not really need. Thus, we easily end up giv- ing to a waiter at a restaurant (the 15 to 20% tip), more than penitential season of Advent. we give to the Lord each week. PARISH/DIOCESAN ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE — All Christmas Masses will be live-streamed To fulfill the obligation for Christmas Thursday, December 24th — 4pm and 6pm Anticipated Friday, December 25th: 9am Social Distancing Concerns: State and Diocesan regulations limit the number of people who can be present in both the Church and the Parish Hall. It is very important that you arrive early for the Christmas Masses if you want to be seated. Overflow crowd will have to attend Mass outside (using the outdoor speakers) and would require bringing lawn chairs. Naturally, the colder weather may be a concern. We apologize for this inconvenience but there are no other alternatives due to our “allotted space” capabilities. To fulfill the obligation for Sunday, December 26th (Feast of the Holy Family) Saturday, December 26th: 4pm Anticipated Sunday, December 27th: 8am, 11am and 5pm NEW YEAR’S DAY — Holy day of obligation, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday, December 31st—5:30pm Anticipated Friday, January 1st: 12 Midnight (with Holy Hour from 11pm to Midnight), and 9am VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO OPERATE THE VIDEO CAMERAS DURING MASSES: If you are tech savy, we could use your help. Each of the weekend Masses must be filmed to allow for overflow in the Parish Hall. The Sunday 11am Mass is also live-streamed. Please call the Parish Office if interested in order to set up a training session. LOOKING AHEAD: Religious Education Retreats January 9, 2021—Confirmation Retreat (Hall will not be available for 4pm Mass overflow) January 10, 2021—Confirmation Retreat Continued January 23, 2021—7th & 8th Grade Retreat (Hall will not be available for 4pm Mass overflow) January 24, 2021—9th &10th Grade Retreat (Hall will not be available for 5pm Mass overflow) Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please keep our youth in your prayers. FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY Come by the Parish Office to reserve dates In Honor/In Memory of loved ones. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: Donations can NOW be made using the envelope provided in the monthly mailing for those who receive BAPTISM CLASSES are now held on a Sunday of every other month at 9:30am in the Parish Hall. Infor- mation packets must be completed and turned into the Parish Office before parents and godparents can be reg- istered to attend a class. Details and printable packets can be found on our website: stannechurch.net under the sacraments section, or you can come to/or call the Parish Office to obtain paper work. Must first be registered to attend the class. Next class is scheduled for Sunday, January 17, 2021. JOIN IN THE CLOSING HYMN OF THE SUNDAYS OF ADVENT (Fourth Sunday of Advent) People look East. The time is near Of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, Trim the hearth and set the table. People, look East, and sing today: Love the Guest in on the way. Angles, announce with shouts of mirth Christ who brings new life to earth. Set ev’ry peak and valley mumming With the word, “The Lord is coming.” People, look East, and sing today: Love the Lord is on the way. PARISH ORGANIZATIONS PRAYER APOSTOLATES FIRST FRIDAY ONE HOUR ADORATION following the Ladies Altar Society – Group meetings are held four 8:30am Mass, concluding with Benediction.
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