Saint Martin de Tours Catholic Church 133 South Main Street, LA 70582-0010 + Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10 Website: www.saintmartindetours.org Phone: (337)394-6021 Fax: 337-654-6020 E-Mail: [email protected]
Mass Times: Tuesday 5:30 P.M. Wednesday 8:00 A.M. Thursday 8:00 A.M. Friday 8:00 A.M. First Saturday 8:00 A.M.
Saturday 4:00 P.M. Sunday 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M.
5:00 P.M. Office Hours: Monday‐Thursday
8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M. Parish Staff: Reverend Jason Mouton, Pastor
Tammy LeBlanc Parish Administrator/Sacraments [email protected]
Dianne Champagne Parish Bookkeeper/Cemetery saintmar [email protected]
Tilly Duplechein Director of Religious Educa on Safe Environment Coordinator [email protected]
Patrick Melancon Parish Musician [email protected]
Ed Horn Master Carpenter/Technician
Macy Broussard Parish Maintenance Sacraments
Bap sm Parents should contact the Parish Office regarding Bap sm prior to the birth of the child.
Matrimony Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the an cipated wedding date.
Anoin ng of the Sick Those who are seriously ill or in danger of death should contact the Parish Office to request the Sacrament of the Sick This is the Sixteenth (s) of the reception of the Martin Sunday in Ordinary Luther King, Jr. Award – a Time. nomination form will be Did you ever form a included in an upcoming poor opinion of bulletin (an insert has been someone and included in bulletin). Please discover later that you give prayerful consideration as were wrong? Did you to nominees. ever judge someone Life Touch Pictorial Directory badly and discover later that your (scheduled September 8-26 with judgment was incorrect? Anytime we more information forthcoming). judge others we need to be aware that we Pilgrimages March for Life in D.C. may not have the full picture and so we in 2021 and Holy Land as well may not be fair in our judgments of as Great Passion Play in Eureka others. The weeds or darnel that some Springs, Arkansas. enemy sowed among the wheat in the Mother’s Day Out Program – 18 parable taught by Jesus looked very like months to 4 years of age held on the wheat in their early growth so that it was really impossible to decide properly Tuesday – Thursday from 9a.m.- which was the wheat and which the weed. 2p.m. Cost will be determined Aren’t we blessed that God has the bigger and held in church former school picture and not our puny judgments! God classrooms. A light snack will be is much more merciful and patient than served and there will be play time we are. and also nap time for kids. Safe Environment will be required for With much love and affection, I remain all teachers. If this would be of interest to families, please call to Fr. Jason Mouton express said. More information as St. Martin de Tours, Pray for Us! to specifics will be forthcoming as we get a better idea of interest. This is for mothers who would like Looking Forward! some time away to go shopping, Children’s Church get hair done, rest, house duties, Re-scheduling of etc. Minister’s Workshop Old Historic Museum. It is my (Usher’s, Lector’s, desire to do some minimal work Eucharistic Ministers). to get this building up and Annual Diocesan Awarding of a St. running again and reopened to Martin de Tours Parishioner parishioners and visitors from near and far. However, I need Aug. 15: Assumption of Mary Aug. 21: Senior Citizen’s Day your help both physically in Sept. 7: Labor Day – Parish the clean-up and financially Offices Closed. for either the replacement or Sept. 8: Celebration of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Deacon Wynard Boutte’s changing of the front porch Birthday. boards that are rotting. Please Sept. 20: Shelia Ambrose Birthday (Rectory Housekeeping and Cook). give prayerful consideration. Sept. 22: Edwin Horn’s Birthday (Carpentry). Let’s return St. Martin de Tours Sept. 27-30: Stewardship Conference – to its former prominence. Also Anaheim, California. Sept. 29: Tammy Leblanc’s Birthday – Parish if you have historic items that Assistant. were previously placed in the Oct. 16: Boss’ Day museum, please consider Oct. 20: 6:30p.m., Sacrament of Confirmation returning so that visitors may conferred by Bishop J. Douglas be edified by such. Pictures Deshotel. too that were formerly hung in Oct. 23: World Mission Sunday Oct. 30: 7p.m., Wedding, Msgr. Douglas the museum would be Courville. appreciated, too. Oct. 31: Dianne Champagne’s Birthday, Staff. Youth Group under the name of Nov. 1: St. Gabriel of Sorrows, Patron of National Youth (google to read his story). I Black Catholic need help with this also. Please History Month; Vocation Awareness Week Begins. consider so we can put ideas Nov. 1: Daylight Savings Time together for activities, fundraisers, ENDS – Clocks FALL BACK ONE HOUR! ALL SAINTS DAY! trips, etc. And, Safe Environment Nov. 1-7: National Vocation Awareness Week for volunteers will be required. Nov. 16: Jeanette Broussard’s Birthday – my former Sacristan at St. Anne. Nov. 1-8: Fr. Mouton on Away Month of July is Ded- Nov. 23=27, Monday – Friday, Pastor Away (Thanksgiving) – parishioners are invited to Notre icated to the Most Dame Catholic Church for morning Masses. Precious Blood and is Another generous parishioner from my former named after the em- assignment has provided me with a new condo in peror Julius Caesar. Orange Beach so I will be taking family and friends during this time. Nov. 6: Pat Melancon’s Birthday, Parish July 19-25: Natural Musician. Family Planning Nov. 21: African American Catholic Youth Congress, S.T.M. High School, 8a.m.-5p.m. Week (NFP). Nov. 22: Feast of Christ the King. The Month of August is dedicated to the Most Blessed Sacrament and is named Caesar Au- gustus. Nov. 25: 6:15p.m. Thanksgiving Vigil Mass (?) Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Holiday – Parish Offices CLOSED.
Nov. 29: First Sunday of Advent. Dec. 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Marriage Tips! Dec 7-9: Advent Mission (Joan Broussard) Dec. 10-12: National Conference on Catholic Have you developed any Youth Ministry, Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Orleans, parting or reconnecting habits La. that confirm your love? A Dec. 13-20: Fr. Mouton Away (Fr. Jude Halphen goodbye kiss or welcome Celebrates all weekend masses). Dec. 17: Fr. Mouton’s Birthday. home hug is a good start. Dec. 21: First Anniversary of Fr. Mouton’s Save the first five minutes for reconnecting Appointment as Pastor of St. Martin de Tours. to check in with your spouse. Dec. 22; Parish Staff Christmas Social, 6p.m. Your family is a community. This means Dec. 24: 4p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass Dec. 25: Christmas Day Masses – 8 & 10a.m. that when one person changes a behavior – Dec. 28: Monday – Parish Offices Closed for good or for ill – It impacts everyone. I (Post Christmas). you smile, do a favor, give a compliment, it Dec. 30: 5:30p.m. Fr. Joe Alexander’s Christmas Social with Black Clergy. lifts everyone’s spirits. Jan. 1: New Year’s Day; Feast of Mary, Holy Mother of God. Accomplishments! Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – PARISH AND DIOCESAN OFFICES CLOSED! Revamped bulletin Jan. 8: 7p.m., Wedding at St. Martin De Tours, Hiring of Maintenance Msgr. Douglas Courville. Person Jan. 20-28, 2021 – March for Life Week in Mass of the Anointing of Washington, D.C., Fr. Mouton & others. the Sick Senior Movie & Luncheon with the Pastor (July 9) Volunteer Receptionists for parish office Pro-Life to greet parishioners (when corvid virus requirements end) Mothers and Fathers’ Day gifts given Corner! (Pouches & Tire pressure gauges) May married couples January 2020 March for Life (5 embrace their call to individuals) total, faithful, and Sacristy redone & doors fruitful love and joy- Pilgrimage to Pro-Life March in D.C. for ful openness to new life; We pray to the 2021 scheduled (7 individuals signed-up) Lord. Lord, hear our prayer! Easter Baskets given to kids & Easter Eggs D.R.E. Hired Food for the Poor Appeal (March 14/15) Holy Land Pilgrimage Meeting held on July 1 Live Streaming Mass during Pandemic On Line Giving began June 28. Flocknotes sent out as well as in bulletin. Advent Mission Scheduled, Dec. 7-9, 6:15p.m. each evening in hall. Staff Photos placed on Website
Ash Wednesday collection, $3,611.00 sent The Cassock is a full-length to community of Jesus Christ Crucified to garment of a single color worn by assist the poor and needy in our certain Christian clergy, members of church choirs, acolytes, and community. others having some particular office Elevated Sanctuary Brass polished and or role in a church. It hearkens cleaned – it now sparkles. back to the days of Christ wearing a long tunic.
Explanation of some clerical items that your pastor wears! Ferraiolo (also ferraiuolo, ferraiolone) is a type Zuccheto -- The zucchetto originated as the of cape traditionally worn by clergy Greek pilos and is related to the beret (which in the Roman Catholic Church on itself was originally a large zucchetto). It was formal, non-liturgical occasions. ... adopted circa the Early Middle A ferraiolo of watered silk also Ages, if not earlier, to keep denotes the wearer is an apostolic clerics' heads warm. Its name nuncio or is attached to the Papal derives from its resemblance to household. The Pope does not wear half a pumpkin. Its appearance a ferraiolo. is almost identical to the Jewish kippah (yarmulke), and this is often considered to have been deliberate (as a reminder of Jesus's Jewish heritage), though its religious significance is ultimately quite different regardless. All ordained members Annual Property of the Latin Church of the Catholic Church are Insurance & entitled to wear the black zucchetto (unless promoted to a higher rank) which is worn with Liability: either the cassock or ceremonial robes. The $46,376.78 zucchetto is always worn beneath the mitre or Boiler House, Cafeteria/ the biretta. Hall, Church, Ministries Building, Museum, Biretta, stiff square hat with Rectory and School. three or four rounded ridges, worn by Roman Catholic, some Anglican, and some European Lutheran clergy for both liturgical THERE WILL and no liturgical functions. A BE NO DAILY tassel is often attached. The MASS HELD colour designates the wearer's rank: red for cardinals, purple for bishops, and black for ON: priests. The modern day graduate’s cap comes from the priests biretta since monasteries were first to educate individuals. If you flatten the MONDAY, JULY 20th No mass biretta you the fou TUESDAY, JULY 21 No Novena Mass 5:30pm The mozzetta is a short elbow- WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 No 8am length sartorial vestment, a cape that covers the shoulders and is Fr. Mouton will be away from the parish on buttoned over the frontal breast vacation. Please keep him in your prayers for a safe area. It is ordinarily worn over and relaxing trip. the cassock. r sided cap with a tassel.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Please prayerfully consider volunteering here at Starting, Sunday, August 2, 2020 St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church, if you are interested please call the Parish Office Saturday’s 4:00pm at 394-6021, ask for Tilly Duplechein. Sunday’s 8:00am & 11:00am & Children’s Church 5:00pm (The 5pm mass at Sunday: 11AM this time will NOT take place until further notice from Fr. Mouton, due to Covid-19) GRADES: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Saturday: 9 AM-12 Noon (August— September) Confession Times:
GRADES: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & Confirmation Sunday: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM (August-October) Confession will take place in the Church Cafeteria every Saturday, starting August 1, 2020 at 3pm. MOTHER’S DAY OUT: Please practice social distancing, wear a mask and Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 AM disinfect you hands when you arrive. 2:00PM St. Martin de Tours Religious Education Program 2020-2021
Registration Packets are available at the Grotto entrance of the Church.
Grades 1-6 First Communion Grades 7-10 Confirmation Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday 9:00am-12:00noon 9:00am-12:00noon 9:00am-11:00am 9:00am-11:00am
Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday August 15, 22, 29 August 15, 22, 29 August 16, 23, 30 August 16, 23, 30 September 12, September 12 September 13, 20, 27 September 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 2020 October 4, 11, 18 (Practice), 2020 First Reconciliation 2020 Workshop
Saturday, November 7, 2020 Tuesday, First Eucharist Workshop October 20, 2020 Saturday, April 24, 2021 CONFIRMATION
First Communion, 6:30pm Saturday, May 8, 2021 10:00am All Classes are mandatory All Classes are mandatory
Date - Eucharistic Lector Mass Intentions Time Ministers
Daily Mass Pearle Bienvevnu Dot Thurs. 7/23/20 Joyce & JP Champagne (JP BD 7/20); Ethel G. Oubre & Mark; Dalton & Nell Hebert 7/23-24/20 Daspit Family (DA 7/20); 8:00 AM Fri. 7/24/20 Garrett Matthew Tabor, Lilly Belle & DeBlanc (Garrett BD)
Saturday Howard Boyer; George M/M Jack Trail; Dennis, Lucette & Walter Hulin;’ Michael Anthony Mire & Clifton Mire, Sr.; John “Noonie” 7/25/20 Francine Champagne Choplin Viator; Jean & Yola Poirier; Clara Trahan Dwyer & JD Dwyer; Ethel G. Oubre; Judge E.L. Guidry, Jr.; Beranger 4:00 PM D. Theriot; Irvin & Shirley Hulin Delcambre; Vernice Barras Camille (BD 7/27); George Resweber; Frank Latiolais; Louis “JT” Theriot, Louis “Jay” Theriot; Georgean A. Babin, M/M Lucier Angelle Family;
Sunday Fred Foti; Louella Barry Blanchard; Priscilla Hulin; AJ “Bon” & Lorena Champagne; M/M Edmond Laperouse Family (Inez BD 7/26/20 Buddy Hebert Champagne 7/26); AJ “Jay” Melancon, Jr. & Keith; Dorothy & James Laperouse; Bryan James Poirier; Myrtle Girouard & 8:00 AM Roy Breaux; John & Rita Douet; Ava Nicole Douet
Sunday Becky Patin; Jade Hulin Hubert & Lorena Hulin; Harold G. Bienvenu, Jr. (BD); Harvey Pelafigue; M/M Desire Delahoussaye & Betty; 7/26/20 Blake Douet Craig, Doug, Roland & Judy Baudoin (Doug DA 7/27, Craig BD); Genevieve “Jenny” Theriot & Ben; Pim & 10:00 AM Pecko Eastin; Hazel Robertson; Rex & Rowena Champagne; Garrett Matthew Tabor, Lilly Belle & DeBlanc; M/ M Andre Delahoussaye (Mrs. Andre DA); M/M Alfred Landry; Cliff Durand; M/M Albert Landry; Yvette Romero Cartwright; Cody Bourque (BD 7/29); Russell & Jeanelle Landry; Marin & Joanna C. Durand; Donna & Gerald Hulin, Stanley & Della Melancon; Marie & John Sonnier, Sr., Aunt Loretta; Leonce “Cas” Jr. & Cory “Cas” Boudreaux
Prayer for BLESSED MOTHER STATUE Coronavirus WILL BE AT THE HOME OF
Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Cathy, Alayna & Darren Dore Queen of the Angels and Mother July 20-27, 2020 of the Americas. We fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK intercede for us with your Son, as you did at Joyces Supermarket 394-4005 the wedding in Cana. Pray for us, loving Please support our advertisers who make our bulletin possible. We appreciate their continued support. Please Mother, and gain for our nation and world, and call 1-800-438-8931 Bulletin number: 525184 for all our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may be spared the worst of this illness. For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust. In this time of trial and testing, teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be IN LOVING MEMORY OF: patient and kind. Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts. We come Craig Baudoin (BD) 7/30)
to you with confidence, knowing that you truly Grotto Flowers: are our compassionate mother, health of the Lillie Mae “Dottie” Barras (BD 2/29) sick and cause of our joy. Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, keep us in the embrace of your arms, help us always to know
the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen. CANDLES Sanctuary Candle: Suzette
Bienvenu Judice (BD 7/21) The Second Collection THIS Consecration Candles: weekend is for the Reduction Lawrence J. “Pee Wee” & Lillie Mae “Dottie” of Church Debt Barras & Andrew; Nell & Dalton Hebert (Her DA)