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ST. MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 20 AUGUST 2017
WEEKEND Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:00AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 3:00 PM (Vietnamese) 5:30 PM
WEEKDAYS Monday - Fridays: 6:30 AM
RECONCILIATION Saturday: 2:30 - 3:30 PM Sunday: 4:45 - 5:15 PM Also before weekday Mass. Other times by request.
Pastor Fr. Louis J. Richard BAPTISM Associate Fr. Michael Richard Please call the parish of ice to schedule. Pastoral Associate Sr. Carmelita Latiolais, S.E.C. Deacons Tam M. Tran, William Vincent, BAPTISM PREPARATION Francis Cao, Andrew Schumacher Please call the parish of ice to schedule. Director of Parish Renewal & Evangelization Mr. John Listi Classes are held 2nd Monday Weddings & Christian Formation Director Ms. Renella Livers every other month. Funerals & Cemetery Manager Mrs. Eileen Boudoin, C.C.C.E. Business Manager Deacon David Vaughn ANOINTING OF THE SICK Receptionist Mrs. Marguerite Landry Please call the parish of ice to schedule. Director of Music & Church Organist Mr. Tommy Guidry Christian Service Center Directors Mr. Marcelo & Mrs. Kelli Davis MARRIAGE Maintenance Mr. Malcolm d’Augereau Please contact the parish of ice at least Housekeeper Mrs. Kim White SIX months before marriage date. Life Teen Youth Ministers Mr. John Listi, Drew & Rachel David,
Mr. Dustin Bertrand, Ms. Andrea Delhommer FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Please call the parish of ice after ST. MARY MAGDALEN PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
contacting the Funeral Home. We, the Catholic Community of St. Mary Magdalen • Embrace our baptismal commitment to Christ • Live a life of faith, service, and worship • Seek to transform the world through prayer & evangelization
Welcome to St. Mary Magdalen Parish. Newcomers please introduce yourself and complete a census form located in the back of church or call the ofϐice 337-893-0244.
300 Pere Megret Street P. O. Box 1507 Abbeville, LA 70511-1507
website: stmarymagdalenparish.org FROM THE PASTOR VERMILION CATHOLIC—50 YEARS
Vermilion Catholic will “Racism is a Poison hold a special of the Soul.” Anniversary Mass of Archbishop Charles Chaput, Philadelphia Thanksgiving, Thursday, August 31 @ 6:00 pm in This past Saturday our nation sunk to a new low. the school auditorium, White supremacy groups took center stage in honoring their alumni whom have received Charlottesville, Va. and it was both sad and shock- holy orders. Fr. Danny Picard, class of 1968 ing to anyone of faith and values. will be the celebrant. A wine and cheese re- To see American streets with people walking with cepƟon will follow. white sheets and Confederate lags, doing the ‘Heil Hitler’ salute is just disturbing. Yes, we live in a very politically divided country today, but as A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Christians - followers of Jesus, we need to make sure that whatever we think politically, we clearly and loudly condemn any ideology that espouses Today’s Gospel from the Book of Matthew de- bigotry, hatred, discrimination, and violence. scribes what occurred in Tyre and Sidon when Jesus cured the daughter of a Gentile woman. Tyre Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the President of the U.S. and Sidon were Gentile cities. The Apostles faith- Catholic Conference of Bishops, said “We stand fully followed the Lord wherever He went, just as against the evil of racism, white supremacy and we are called to do. neo-nazism. We stand with our sisters and broth- There was only one reason that the Lord ers united in the sacri ice of Jesus, by which love's made this trip (on foot, of course, as that was the victory over every form of evil is assured.” only alternative at that time), and that was to cure the daughter of the Gentile woman. Making an ef- We may not have been in Charlottesville Saturday fort like that is a sign of Christ’s love, and His un- spouting white supremacy. Yet every slur, every derstanding of a need. He was also trying to teach racist or derogatory comment or even joke we His followers, which includes us, how important utter about another human being comes from the each individual and her or his faith is. same seed of evil. Let’s do better Jesus’ Apostles found this situation, and as individuals, as a church, and perhaps even this entire trip, to be a fruitless and as a community, to not only empty gesture, more of a bother than it was preach the Gospel but also to live worth. They even plead with Jesus to ignore the it. woman and send her away. They said, “Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us.” However, Jesus is teaching a lesson to each of us, actually two lessons. He does not “send her away” but i- nally responds, saying “O woman, great is your August 13, 2017 faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” 1st collecƟon $ 11,962.41 The two lessons of Jesus: irst, we need to 2nd CollecƟon: Maintenance $ 2969.72 know and understand that Jesus loves us and He is aware of our needs; second is that when we Second CollecƟon pray and appeal for help (all the woman inally This Week: No Second CollecƟon said was “Lord, help me!”) a key to answered Next week: UƟliƟes Thank you for your stewardship! prayers is persistence. She had it, and we need to have it. PRAYERS * SCRIPTURE COURSE *RETREATS
SANCTUARY CANDLE ACTS MEN’S RETREAT DEC 7-10, 2017
For all who are experiencing Registration forms at church doors and dif iculty in their marriages of ice. Contact John Listi at 893-0244 or [email protected]
BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE WOMEN’S ACTS RETREAT
In Thanksgiving By Elizabeth Dardeau Aug. 24-27 Please pray for all women of our parish IN THE WATERS OF BAPTISM ALTAR SOCIETY NEWS
WE WELCOME This year’s annual meeting will be held on Mon-
Kennedy Lisette Bertrand day, August 28th, from 10:00am-12noon at the Laurel Dubois home of Vickie Patout. RSVP Edith 893-5770 or Vickie 522-2999 by Saturday, August 25th if you Hollie Cosette Ryder will be attending. New members are welcomed. Aninslie Renee Ryder BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY Attendance at a class is necessary FOR THE FAMILY OF before the baptism of your child. If you’ve attended for a previous child, Earl Warren Allain it’s not necessary to attend again. Elive Brown Classes are held the 2nd Monday
every other month. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let per- petual light shine upon them. Next Class: Monday, September 11, 2017 6:00pm in the Ministries Bldg.
PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE HELP NEEDED CHILDREN'S CHURCH
Children’s Church for children ages 4-6, is held each Sunday during the 9 AM mass. Volun- teers are needed to lead the lessons each week. If you are interested, contact: [email protected] or [email protected] or call Deacon Andrew Schumacher will give a 4 week the of ice 893-0244. course on Praying With Scripture.
Sessions will be held on Wednesdays: August CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE AND 23rd, Aug. 30th, Sept 6th and Sept. 13th. PARENT MEETING—TODAY There will be a mandatory meeting in church, this Join us in the ministry building from 6:30 until Sunday, August 20th, after 5:30 8:00PM. pm mass for all those planning to make their Con irmation at St Mary Magdalen All are invited to take advantage of this oppor- this school year. Candidates, and at tunity to deepen your prayer life and your least one parent/guardian must attend knowledge of scripture. this important meeting. RCIA * ACTIVITIES* PILGRIMAGES
TAKE A PILGRIMAGE TO 2018 HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE MEXICO SEPT. 24-OCT 3, 2018 Fr. Louie Richard, Spiritual Guide FEBRUARY 9-13, 2018 (Friday to Fat Tuesday) Information Meeting in Ministries Building During Mardi Gras weekend, Fr. Mi- Thursday, Sept 7, 2017 at 6:30 PM chael will be leading a Pilgrimage to Peter’s Primacy Nazareth The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. All are invited. Capernaum Stella Mares Holy Sepulcher Gethsemane PILGRIMAGE HIGHLIGHTS Via Dolorosa St. Anne’s Church Mount Tabor Caesarea Philippi *Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mount of Beatitudes Dead Sea Scrolls *Church of the Holy Family *Folklore Ballet Performance Church of the Nativity Annunciation Grotto *Church of the Miracles in Tepeyac Boat Ride Sea of Galilee Miracle of Multiplication *Aztec Pyramids of the Moon and Sun For more information contact Fr. Louie or: *Cathedral in Puebla Magniϔicat Travel 337-291-1933
For more information: [email protected] Call 337-291-1933 or Email [email protected]
FUN DAY— RETREAT For People with Developmental Disabilities ages (5 years-Adult)
When: Saturday, September 9, 2017 Where: STMM Ministries Bldg Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
RITE OF CHRISTIAN For more Information: Susan-522-3535 or INITIATION OF ADULTS Tommy– 212-6513
• Are you interested in being Catholic? No cost to attend • Were you baptized Catholic as a child, but have not received Eucharist or Con irmation? • Do you want to learn more about the Catholic Faith? Sessions to begin in September. Contact: Sr. Carm [email protected] or Renella Livers ren- [email protected] or call 893-0244.
Celebrating Venerable Henriette Delille and the Sisters of the Holy Family -175+ Years of Service
In 1842, almost twenty years before the Civil War the Sisters of the Holy Family were founded in New Orleans by Henriette Delille, a descendent of slaves and a free woman of color.
The love of When Henriette was 24 years old, she underwent a religious expe- Jesus Christ rience “I believe in God. I hope in God, I want to live and die for compelled God”. Henrietta practiced heroic virtue. She had faith, lived in hope and love, and was compassionate, forgiving, and merciful. She Henriette to believed in justice and was not afraid to do what was right in the humble and eyes of God. devoted ser- Henriette and her followers chose to follow God's call, by teaching vice of the the slaves, caring for the elderly, and sharing what they had with poor. the poor and the needy. For over 175 years, the Sisters of the Holy
**** Family, in the spirit of Henriette, have continued to serve youth, el- derly and needy members of society. Venerable Fr. Louis Richard and many priests of our diocese were cared Henriette for by the Holy Family Sisters at Immaculata Seminary. Holy Fami- Delille ly sisters served in New Orleans, Lafayette and throughout Louisi- ana; other US States as well as Belize, Panama, Central America; is the ϐirst US and in Nigeria, Africa. Five Holy Family Sisters are currently active born African in the Lafayette diocese. American All are invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving at whose cause 2:00 PM Sunday November 19, 2017 St. Louis for canoniza- Cathedral in New Orleans. tion has been ofϐicially opened by the Catholic Church. MASS INTENTIONS—Aug 21st – Aug 27th MONDAY St Pius X Jgs 2:11-19, Mt 19:16-22 6:30 AM Rev Ambrose Akalawu, CSSP; Ferdinand Pere & Family; Eula Bourque & infant son Larry; Leah Broussard; Phanxico Xavier
TUESDAY The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Jgs 6:11-24a, Mt 19:23-30 6:30 AM Rev Alexander Albert; Phanxico Xavier; George Veazey Family; Cody Ross Mire
WEDNESDAY St. Rose of Lima Jgs 9:6-15, Mt 20:1-16 6:30 AM Msgr Robert Angelle; John Vidos; Maxine & Marshall LeBlanc; Roger Sellers; Ken & Jackie Taylor; Ewell & Zula Hebert & Dwayne Hebert; Phanxico Xavier; Darnell J. Charpentier, Sr; Ricky & Jodie LeBlanc; Helen Wyble; Special Intention; Prayer Blanket Intentions
THURSDAY St. Bartholomew Rv 21:9b-14, 11, Jn 1:45-51 6:30 AM Very Rev Chester Arceneaux, VF; Phanxico Xavier; Olga Toups; Matt Duffy, Sr.
FRIDAY St’s Louis & Joseph Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16,22, Mt 22:34-40 6:30AM Rev Michael Arnaud; Fr. Donald Theriot; Fr. Joe Breaux; Judy LeBlanc; Marshall, Maxine & Roland LeBlanc; Maria Nhan Nguyen; Maria Mai Tran; Nghiem Nguyen Phanxico Xavier; Kirk Boudreaux; Success of Special Needs Retreat; Theodule Noel, Anniversary; Winnie Hardy Marceaux
4:00 PM TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Is 22:19-23, Rom 11:33-36, 29-32, Mt 16:13-20 Rev Borgia Aubespin, SVD; M/M Luce Frederick, Sr & Family; Clara F. Frederick; Mickey & Minus Lege; J.D. Mouton; Eldes Touchet; Lillian & Alpha Romero; Odile & Nasta Landry; M/M Long Bui; Maria Nguyen;Phanxico Xavier; Lexine Belaire Cultner; Maria Nhan Nguyen; Maria Mai Tran; M/M Sam Guarino & Family; Tony & Enid Guarino; Josephine Guarino; Flo B. Guidry; Nicole Leblanc; M/M John Vigneaux; Annie & Leonard Sellers & Wayne; Roger Sellers; Barbara & Daniel Jude Broussard; John Vidos; M/M Joe Bourque & Family; Esther Bohrer
7:00 AM Rev Emmanuel Awe, SSJ; Kathryn Hatch; Charles William Massie; George Veazey Family; Theodule & Joyce Noel; Maria Mai Tran
9:00 AM Cindy & James Baudoin, Galvez Baudoin; Winnie Hardy Marceaux; Bradley Hardy; John Louviere & M/M Earl Dehart; Kirk Boudreaux; Judy LeBlanc; Dominic Truong Minh; Benji Vienne; Maxine & Marshall LeBlanc; Orphaned Souls; Phanxico Xavier; Maria Nhan Nguyen;
11:00 AM For the Parishioners
3:00 PM Phanxico Xavier
5:30 PM Jim Bouse; Scroggin & Greco Families; Nick LeBlanc; Ulysse Broussard, Jr
Date/Mass Times Celebrant/ Deacon Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers Saturday, Aug Fr. Michael Teesie Landry Randall Landry Matthew Romero 4:00pm Deacon Tran (S) Jeannie Cormier Dea. Schumacher (P) Sunday Aug. Fr. Michael Billy Noegel Mike Russo (S) Ryan McLain 7:00am Dea. Schumacher (P) Edith Russo (S)
9:00am Fr. Michael Diana Broussard Cindy Broussard (S) Jack Henry Dea. Schumacher (P) Kim David Diana Broussard Andrew Dugas Ella Desormeaux 11:00am Fr. Louie Judge Edwards Calvin Woodruff Zachary Broussard Deacon Cao (S) Jim Williams Parrish Vienne
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