VOL. XLVII NO. 34 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 25, 2019 SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF CATHOLIC KORNER AUGUST 26-SEPTEMBER 1 SANCTUARY LIGHTS THE VALUE OF SACRIFICE Monday - 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Mt 23:13-22 – Church God will bless you ten times as much for making this sacrifice! Last week we learned that our Spirit is the element Calasanz In Loving Memory of Stuart Waldron The Holy is the sacrament of God’s infinite generosity in us by which we know and love, by which therefore Tuesday - 1 Thes 2:1-8; Mt 23:23-26 – Saint Monica donated by Kay & Family. towards man. When we are generous in our response to Him in this we decide. This week we talk about the Parts of the Mass. Wednesday - 1 Thes 2:9-13; Mt 23:27-32 – sacrament of love, God pours out His infinite goodness upon all The Mass follows a structure which has been preserved throughout Saint mankind. God will bless you, your family, and the world ten times as the centuries. The Mass is one unified act of worship but has many Thursday - 1 Thes 3:7-13; Mk 6:17-29 – much for this sacrifice because God cannot be outdone in parts. Martyrdom of generosity. Whatever we give to Him, He gives us back ten, a The parts of the Mass are Introductory Rites, Collect, Liturgy of Friday - 1 Thes 4:1-8; Mt 25:1-13 – Saint Jeanne Jugan hundred times as much. Those who are generous and willing to the Word, Creed, Canon of the Mass, Epiclesis, Consecration, Saturday - 1 Thes 4:9-11; Mt 25:14-30 – make a sacrifice by taking one of the most difficult hours are the Anamnesis, Doxology, Communion Rite, Rite of Peace, Fraction, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus ones who bring down God’s blessings upon the earth like rain that Communion, and Concluding Rites. Usccb.org Sunday - Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a,; pours forth from the heavens. This is why John Paul II Lk 14:1, 7-14 – Saint Giles exclaimed: “Let us be generous in our time in going to meet Him…” Find out more next week when we talk about the first Part Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Francis’ Adoration Chapel current hours are 7am-6pm daily; of the Mass: Introductory Rites. key fabs will allow adoration after hours. All are welcome to come by and spend a few minutes with our Lord. Do you have a particular question you want answered? Send in your questions to [email protected] AFTERTHOUGHTS to have answered here! HELP NEEDED Jesus, himself, is the narrow gate through which we strive to enter. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Have you embraced an opportunity recently to enter into His GOSPEL COMMENTARY Kingdom by feeding the hungry; satisfying the thirsty; clothing TRI-PARISH COMMUNITY PHARMACY “Some who are last will be first, The St. Vincent de Paul Tri-Parish Community Pharmacy MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS the naked; sheltering the homeless; welcoming the stranger; and some who are first will be last.” comforting the sick; or visiting the imprisoned? recently relocated to 201 Canal Street, Houma, LA 70360. The A football team from an elite high school took the field wearing mission of the St. Vincent Pharmacy is to serve the less fortunate of COMMENTATORS the newest uniforms and best equipment. Their coaches were the area of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux by providing them We are called to proclaim the Word! We are called to evangelize! the best money could buy. The opposing team from a high with maintenance medicine they otherwise cannot afford and do A great way to do that is to serve as a commentator at Mass! PRAY FOR: Mona Escobar, Ray Duthu, school in a poor neighborhood came on the field wearing old Linda Lee, J.A. Foret, Jason Chaisson, not receive through assistance from government aid, Veteran’s Commentators welcome the community at the beginning of Mass, and worn pads, scarred helmets and jerseys that had been benefits, or insurance. make announcements about upcoming events, and lead the Christina Sparks, Edrith Boudreaux, Dale handed down for years. Nothing matched. The coaches were Boudreaux, Ursula M. Breaux, Ray Marcello, The pharmacy is still in need of volunteer pharmacists and Prayers of the Faithful. The schedules can be arranged to suit volunteers. Who do you think won the game? Who would pharmacy techs. your preference of Mass time. Contact the Tommy Chauvin at 985- Barbara Toups Miller, Susan Laperouse, Melinda Fabre, Sheryl Leaber, you cheer for? Do we try to understand the plight of those Evelyn Ruckstuhl, Deacon Lee Crochet, Selma Ferjani, Dee Belanger, For more information about the services of the pharmacy or to 860-4155 or the church office at 985-876-6904 for more information who struggle for the bare necessities of life: food, clean water, volunteer, please contact the pharmacy at 985-872-2253. – we need you! Holden Sawyer, Lynn Paul Lirette, Sherman Brown, Mary Lee shelter, clothing and basic education? Or do we associate Boudreaux, Airman Wesley Speyrer, Nancy Rivere, Aaron Robichaux, with those we think have it made, or made more than they Chelsea Ford, Denna Sanders, Gary Benoit, Sonny Lovell, Judy Porche, need for themselves? The disciples asked Jesus if only a MINISTERS SCHEDULE Faye Platt, Vincent Trabona, Alicia Headrick, Gabrielle Hernandez, Scott few would be saved. Jesus answered that all can be saved, Weekend of August 31-September 1, 2019 SAINTS Stoufflet, Curtis Briggs, Jane Chauvin, Sadie Talbot, Patty LeJune, Paula Commentators but those who believe they will be saved by keeping company 4:00 PM Becky Boudloche Grasso, and for all prayer shawl recipients. with the rich, the famous and the powerful will find it difficult 28-Aug ~ St Augustine Please pray for the repose of the souls of all who have died. 7:00 AM Ida Robichaux to enter the Kingdom. They can do it, but they must be strong 9:00 AM Scott Hebert Augustine was a North African educator who became one of enough to also associate with those in need. 11:00 AM Wendy LeBouef history’s greatest teachers of the faith after his dramatic conversion. Daily Prayers for : 5:30 PM Carla Peeler He was a prolific writer, an accomplished preacher, a monastic Lord Jesus, hear our prayer for the Bishop, Priests, Deacons, Sisters, STEWARDSHIP REPORT Lectors leader, a theologian, pastor, contemplative, and mystic. He led a Lay Ministers, and Seminarians in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Sunday – August 18 4:00 PM Brenda Tanner religious order of men who lived in apostolic poverty without We praise you for giving their ministry to the Church. In these days, Envelopes (236)…...... …...... …… $ 8,976.50 7:00 AM Evelyn Ruckstuhl personal possessions. His mother was St. Monica. renew them with the gifts of Your Spirit. You once opened the Holy Loose …………………...... … $ 2,725.42 9:00 AM Mona Prejean Scriptures to your Disciples when you walked on this earth. Now renew Total …………………...... …. $11,701.92 11:00 AM Jenni McNabb 29-Aug ~ St John the Baptist your ordained and chosen ones with the truth and in their lives, the 5:30 PM Ginny Hamilton St. John the Baptist was called by God to be the forerunner of his death and resurrection they celebrate around your altar. Give them Ministers of the Eucharist Divine Son, to usher him into the world, and to prepare mankind enthusiasm for the Gospel, zeal for the salvation of all people, courage 4:00 PM Melva Fournier, Carl Soudelier, Deborah Soudelier, by penance to receive their great Redeemer. After his martyrdom, PARISH NEWS Jude Fanguy, Yvonne Fanguy, Volunteer in leadership and humility in service. Give them your love for one another 7:00 AM John Breaux, C.J. Stoufflet, Kay Stoufflet, Paul Labat his name was covered with glory. Our Lord said that no man born and for all power of your word. In Eucharist you gave your disciples of woman was greater than he. It is impossible to have a higher EXCITING NEWS! 9:00 AM Murke Trahan, Colleen Lewis, Boudreaux, renewed life and hope. Nourish your consecrated ones with your own Tammy Blanchard, Volunteer, Volunteer praise or more honorable glorification. Body and Blood. Help them to imitate their brothers and sisters in you. Although the renovations to the Cathedral have been 11:00 AM Carol Domangue, Michael D’Angelo, Dianna Olivier, 30-Aug ~ St. Jeanne Jugan For you love them Lord Jesus and we love and pray for them in your postponed, individual parishioners have come forward and Gail Guillot, Volunteer, Volunteer Holy Name, especially (name). Amen. offered to fund the restoration of our Stations of the Cross. 5:30 PM Saal, Randy Bethancourt, Mike Amico, St. Jeanne Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor, was Aug 26 – Fr. Alex Lazarra We have secured the services of Godfrey Studio of Kelli Cazayoux, Volunteer, Volunteer raised in revolutionary France and was taught the faith in secret at Aug 27 – Fr. Ty Nguyen Ecclesiastical Art. The lead artist on this project (Belinda Altar Servers great risk. She began her vocation by taking into her home an Aug 28 – Fr. Brett Lapeyrouse Godfrey) is, herself, a third-generation ecclesiastical 4:00 PM Alice Kelley, Scott Kelley, Will Seibert elderly, blind, and infirm woman who had no one to care for her. Aug 29 – Fr. Mike Tran restorationist. In order that the work can begin on Monday, 7:00 AM John Breaux, C.J. Stoufflet She dedicated the rest of her life to serving the elderly poor as Aug 30 – Fr. Thomas Bouterie the stations along with 4 statues have been removed from 9:00 AM Madison Henry, Brady Hazelton, Sophia Distefano they approached the end of life. St. Jeanne Jugan was canonized St. Francis. So don’t be alarmed when you see empty 11:00 AM Remi LeBouef, Renea LeBouef, Bailey Hebert on October 11, 2009. Today, the community she founded continues Aug 31 – Seminarian Stephen Castille 5:30 PM Alexander Amico, Isabella Amico, Olivia Amico Sep 01 – Bishop Shelton Fabre pedestals or miss the stations ... rather, share our excitement! to serve the elderly poor in over 30 countries. 1 4 THE TIE-IN – ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time ADULT CONFIRMATION – OCT 17-DEC 12, 2019 VANDEBILT – In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to “strive to enter through the narrow The Adult Confirmation Course is set to begin on this fall in October. TERRIER TAILGATE RAFFLE TICKETS gate.” Our call to be disciples and to follow Jesus demands that we This course is offered to those who are at least 20 years of age and SEPTEMBER 7-8, 2019 learn to live for the sake of others. May we always keep the poor have received the sacraments of , Reconciliation, and Holy Vandebilt Catholic is selling tickets after and suffering in our minds and in our prayers; and as Christians Communion, but have not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation. the September 7/8, 2019 Masses for their strive to share more in charity and live more simply. There will be seven sessions, with Confirmation on Sunday, December “Terrier Tailgate” - $25,000 Car Raffle. 15, 2019. For more information, or to register, please contact Cathy in Tickets are $10 per entry and the drawing LABOR DAY – WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION the Cathedral office – 985-876-6904 or [email protected]. will be held at the Terrier Tailgate on AUGUST 30 AND SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 – SEP 1, 2019 September 21, 2019 – 9:00 P.M. at the The Church Office will be closed in observance of Labor Day This day was established in 2015 by to thank God Houma – Terrebonne Civic Center. on Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2, 2019. for the wonderful handiwork which he has entrusted to our care, YOUTH NEWS Proceeds from the raffle will be used to continue the upgrades On this day, the United States recognizes the value of labor to to school safety and other facility needs. and to implore his help for the protection of creation as well as his YOUTH FORMATION & CONFIRMATION the country, we, the Roman , cherish the sanctity pardon for the sins committed against the world in which we live. of human labor. Pope Saint John Paul II reflects this concept when Are you interested in training to be a future leader to minister here in NUNSENSE – SEPT 27, 28, 29, 2019 he says, “Man is made to be in the visible universe an image and A Prayer for Our Earth St. Parish? The diocese is offering an exciting new They are back for 3 wonderful, hilarious performances at Maria likeness of God himself, and he is placed in it in order to subdue the All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the opportunity for both Adult and Youth formation! Please see the video Immacolata Church Gathering Center @ 246 Corporate Drive. earth. From the beginning therefore he is called to work”. smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all detailing this a NEW training initiative offered by the Office of Parish Friday, Sept 27 @7pm Saturday, Sept 28 @7pm Sunday, Sept God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the worker. that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may Support entitled “Missionary Formation” at https:// 29 @2pm Pre-sale reservations are $25 per person. All proceeds Make a place in our hearts for compassion to the men and women protect life and beauty. Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers htdiocese.org/missionary-disciple-formation-saturday-workshops gifted to Maria Immacolata School. Sponsorships are available. who labor tirelessly for basic needs. Ensure a place for the men and sisters, harming no one. O God of the poor, help us rescue the The dates of trainings are as follows: Call 985-876-1631 for more info. and women who are struggling to find work. Grant us your wisdom abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes. You will need to follow one of the tracks and attend each of the trainings to greet and care for those who are unable to work due to illness or Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey in the track. Track A: circumstances that prevent their participation. Be with the children on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction. Touch September 7, from 9-3 Track B: who are not able to run and play, but instead must put in a hard the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor October 19, from 9-3 September 21, from 9-3 day’s work to help their family afford to eat, to live. Be with us all, and the earth. Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be November 9, from 9-3 October 26, from 9-3 Christ Jesus, as we go about the busyness of our work. Hold us filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly January 11, from 9-3 November 16, from 9-3 R C I A WORKSHOP accountable not only for our actions, but most importantly to each united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light. February 1, from 9-3 January 25, from 9-3 SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 – 8am-2pm of our neighbors. May we continue to work together to bring about We thank you for being with us each day. Encourage us, we pray, in May 2, from 9-3 February 8, from 9-3 RCIA is a formation in the whole Christian life...during which the your reign! We ask this in your holy name, through the power of the our struggle for justice, love, and peace. Amen. Trainings will be hosted at the Pastoral CenterMay 16, and from facilitated 9-3 by the disciples will be joined to Christ their teacher. The speaker will Holy Spirit. Amen. Office of Parish Support staff. If you are interested in attending be Michael Clay from Washington, DC. If you are CHOIR SEEKS NEW MEMBERS please contact the Cathedral Office at [email protected] or interested in helping facilitate or assist in coordinating, please EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Now preparing for Advent and Christmas...rewarding and fun!! Call 985-876-6904 to register. join us for this very important and informative workshop at the TRAINING Leslie at 985-872-0573 or the Church Office at 985-876-6904 to Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Pastoral Center. Contact Cathy sign up. LIFT ADULT CATHOLIC CONFERENCE at the Church Office at 985-876-6904 or [email protected] - Mark Your Calendar – SEP 19, 2019!! to sign up. It is the policy of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux that Extraordinary – SEPT 27-29, 2019 Ministers of Holy Communion are re-trained at five-year intervals, COME, LORD JESUS The conference begins at 6pm on Friday, September 27 and ends on which means that all ministers, across the diocese, whether they The fruit of the Come, Lord Jesus Bible Study has been abundant! Sunday, September 29 at noon at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. RETREAT CENTER are just beginning or are continuing service, must be renewed for Community, friendships, and most importantly, knowledge of Jesus Anyone and everyone 18 years old and up are invited. Schedule will The Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center (5500 St. Mary the period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024. Therefore, and a greater understanding of the scriptures are just some of the be similar to Steubenville Youth Conference. For individual or group St, Metairie, LA) has the following upcoming offerings: training will be held here at St. Francis de Sales on Thursday, benefits! At this time, we do have openings in one of our groups registration and more information visit: https://www.lift316.com/adult- September 12 – Evening of Prayer Welcoming the God Within, September 19, 2019, from 6PM - 9PM in the Youth Center. All who meet on Tuesday evenings at 6:45pm. If you are interested in conference-details Part I – Sr. Rochelle Perrier, MSC those who distribute Holy Communion at Mass, (on the schedule or joining this group or forming your own group, please contact the September 24 – Prayer Concert – Lorraine Hess substitute), in the nursing home, to the homebound, or the hospital rectory office @ 985-876-6904! September 26 – Evening of Prayer Welcoming the God Within, are required to attend. Information on all ministers will be updated COMMUNITY NEWS Part II – Sr. Rochelle Perrier, MSC at that time. A light dinner will be served. October 8 – Becoming a Woman of Faith, Mary, Teach Us RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Wisdom and Love – Noel Delery - (RCIA) – AUGUST 27, 2019 FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY – SEP 3, 2019 October 17 – Day of Prayer, Poetry and Prayer: SECOND COLLECTION – CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY Sessions will begin August 27, 2019. If you - or someone Food for the Journey is a monthly lunchtime speaker series – AUG 31/SEP 1, 2019 A Living Flame – Sr. Beth Fitzpatrick, O Carm you know - is interested in becoming Catholic - or would like to featuring presenters from throughout the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. October 18-20 – Men’s Retreat – Jesus Christ Wants to Be The Catholic University of America is unique among know more about the Catholic faith before making that decision, It is designed to help us live out our Catholic faith in our daily lives. universities in the United States – even among Catholic Universities. With Us! – Rev. Richard Buhler, SJ these sessions are for you! This program is held on the first Tuesday of each month at Ellendale To Sign up – 504-267-9604 or neworleansretreats.org Established by Pope Leo XIII and the U.S. Bishops in 1887, it is the RCIA is a process, a journey of faith, designed for adults who, Country Club, 3319 Highway 311, Schriever, LA. $15 per meal national university of the Catholic Church. In addition to alumni who after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and (includes meal, drink & tip). The next date is September 3, 2019. 25TH, 40TH, 50TH, 60TH (AND BEYOND) live in our diocese, more than one third of the U.S. Bishops and freely are initiated into the Catholic Christian community. This faith RSVP by the THURSDAY prior to the event to assure an 12,000 priests and religious are Catholic University alumni, including journey is for adults who accurate count by calling 985-850-3178 or email ANNIVERSARY PRAYER SERVICE 5 of the 6 American Cardinal Archbishops. Through its 12 schools 1. Have been Baptized in another faith tradition, [email protected]. Be prepared to give us your – OCTOBER 20, 2019 and 23 research centers located in the nation’s capital, every year 2. Have been Baptized Catholic but have not celebrated name, phone number and the names of each person in your party. The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is inviting all couples married the University provides an education grounded in the Catholic First Communion or Confirmation, and have never received in the Catholic church who are celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, intellectual tradition to almost 7,000 students. religious instruction in the Catholic faith, GRIEF SUPPORT – BEGINS SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 60th (and beyond) anniversary during 2019 to the Diocesan Next weekend, we will be taking up the National Collection for 3. Or have never been Baptized in any faith. If you or someone you know is experiencing grief because of the loss Prayer Service will be held Sunday, October 20, 2019 at St. the Catholic University. Your investment will enable the University These sessions are round table and begin with a period of Inquiry of a loved one, a 14-wk grief support group entitled “The Journey of Francis Cathedral at 2:00pm. If you wish to participate in this to continue to support the Church and to advance its work of – a time where you are free to inquire about the Catholic Faith and Grief” will be held at St. Bernadette, 409 Funderburk Ave, Houma program, contact the church office by September 6, 2019 to preparing the next generation of leadership, both religious and lay, have your questions answered. For more information or to register, beginning Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 6:30pm. Facilitators are register. All registered anniversary couples will receive an of our Church and nation. Thank you for your generosity. You can contact Cathy in the Cathedral office – 985-876-6904 or Deacon Glenn and Marilyn Porche. To register call 985-879-1506 or inscribed diocesan certificate in their own church parish during learn more at collection.catholic.edu. [email protected]. 985-872-2946. their scheduled parish celebration. 2 3