SUNDAY OF DIVINE APRIL 11, 2021

MASS SCHEDULE Obligation has been dispensed in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux until further notice.

Saturday Vigil 5:30 PM | in church | live-streamed | In-car and communion for at risk parishioners Sunday 8:00 AM | in church Sunday 10:30 AM | in church | live-streamed | In-car mass and communion for at risk parishioners Sunday 5:30 PM | in church

Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | 5:30 PM | Prior to all masses ADORATION | Tuesday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM ST. ROSALIE CHAPEL (Stephensville) Saturday 4:00 PM Confession prior to mass. SUNDAY OF READING I ACTS 4:32-35 READING II 1 JOHN 5:1-6 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, Beloved: and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his Everyone who believes that is the Christ is begotten own, but they had everything in common. With great by God, and everyone who loves the Father loves also the power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the one begotten by him. In this way we know that we love the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. There children of God when we love God and obey his was no needy person among them, for those who owned commandments. For the love of God is this, that we keep property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of his commandments. And his commandments are not the sale, and put them at the feet of the apostles, burdensome, for whoever is begotten by God conquers the and they were distributed to each according to need. world. And the victory that conquers the world is our . Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who RESPONSORIAL PSALM 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who R. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting. came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water Let the house of Israel say, alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the one that “His mercy endures forever.” testifies, and the Spirit is truth. Let the house of Aaron say, “His mercy endures forever.” GOSPEL JOHN 20:19-31 Let those who fear the LORD say, On the evening of that first day of the week, when the “His mercy endures forever.” doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the R. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, everlasting. “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed I was hard pressed and was falling, them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when but the LORD helped me. they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be My strength and my courage is the LORD, with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And and he has been my savior. when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to The joyful shout of victory them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are in the tents of the just: forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” R. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with everlasting. them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, The stone which the builders rejected “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, has become the cornerstone. “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes. finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I This is the day the LORD has made; will not believe.” Now a week later his disciples were again let us be glad and rejoice in it. inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although R. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, everlasting. “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen Hand sanitizer is available. You may also bring your own. and have believed.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the Please leave kneelers down for ease in sanitizing after mass. presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. Please receive Communion on your hand, holding it out flatly so that the priest can distribute without contact. But these are written that you may come to believe that There will be no offertory . Place your offerings in Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this the designated baskets as you arrive or depart Mass. You may belief you may have life in his name. also set up recurring payments at give.holycrossmc.org/give

C O N G R E G A T I O N A L R E S P O N S E S F O R E A S T E R S E A S O N Entrance Antiphon Holy, Holy, Holy I have risen, and I am with you still, alleluia. You have Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. laid your hand upon me, alleluia, alleluia. and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes Penitential Act in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in The Mystery of Faith my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my Resurrection until you come again. most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever- Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers Lamb of God and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. (Repeat) Gloria Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to Grant us peace. people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we Communion Antiphon adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your Christ our Passover has been sacrificed; therefore let us great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty keep the feast with the unleavened bread of purity and Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, truth, alleluia. Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Offertory Antiphon The earth trembled, and was still, until God arose in judgment, alleluia. SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY B A P T I Z E D I N C H R I S T RETREAT APRIL 16-17-18 C l a i r e J o s e p h i n e A r c e n e a u x What: The Father's House Healing Retreat d a u g h t e r o f When: Friday, April 16 7:00-9:00 PM M a t t h e w & C a t h e r i n e A r c e n e a u x Saturday, April 17 9:00 AM-9:30 PM Sunday, April 18 8:30 AM-1:00 PM M a c k e n z i e B r a e l y n C r u z Where: Holy Cross and d a u g h t e r o f Yvonne Anne Adams Life Center A l b e r t C r u z & K e r r y E l l i s

How: Use the link on our website to register E v a n A n t h o n y L a m holycrossmc.org/the-fathers-house-retreat s o n o f A n t h o n y & H o n g L a m Cost: $80; Parishioners receive a $40 discount. All are welcome. N a t h a n i e l C h a r l e s S c h e f f e r s t e i n S p e n c e r C l a i r e S c h e f f e r s t e i n s o n a n d d a u g h t e r o f B r a d l e y & A m b e r S c h e f f e r s t e i n PARISH NEWS S c a r l e t t E l i z a b e t h S c h e f f e r s t e i n d a u g h t e r o f B r a n d o n & G e n e s i s S c h e f f e r s t e i n

B e a u T h o m a s W h i p p l e s o n o f J e r e m y a n d J e s s i e W h i p p l e

How to receive a plenary on Divine Mercy Sunday The standard three conditions: Sacramental Confession Eucharistic Communion Prayers for the intentions of On Divine Mercy Sunday, there is an additional condition: Take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy, in a spirit completely detached from sin, OR In the presence of the Blessed , recite the Our Father and the Creed adding a devout prayer to the merciful Jesus (e.r. "Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!"

A partial indulgence granted to the faithful who, at least with a contrite heart, pray to the merciful Lord Jesus a legitimately approved invocation. [e.g. Jesus I trust in You. My Jesus mercy. or any other approved invocation]

Those who cannot go to church or the seriously ill Conditions for a Plenary Indulgence: totally detesting any sin, the intention of fulfilling as soon as possible the three standard conditions of confession, communion and prayers for the Holy Father recite the Our Father and the Creed before a devout image of Our Merciful Lord Jesus pray a devout invocation to the Merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you). SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY ACTION OF THE BAPTIZED: THE CHURCH SUFFERING

The second level of the Church family are those who have also died, like our saintly brethren, but who have yet to be fully purified. We know from scripture (2 Macc. 12:46) and from the Tradition and Authority of the Church that praying for those who have died is a good and righteous action (and a spiritual work of mercy). We as Christians know that exists because while nothing unclean can enter heaven (Rev. 21:27), venial sins do not merit eternal damnation (1 Cor 3); though they still make one “unclean.” Thus, we living members are called, as the Church Militant, to pray for those who still undergo the fires of purgation in order to enter the gates of heaven, fully cleansed as the worthy spouse of Christ.

“TODAY BRING TO ME THE SOULS WHO ARE IN THE REFLECTION PRISON OF PURGATORY AND IMMERSE THEM IN THE Do I pray for my brothers ABYSS OF MY MERCY. LET THE TORRENTS OF MY and sisters in purgatory? BLOOD COOL DOWN THEIR SCORCHING FLAMES. ALL THESE SOULS ARE GREATLY LOVED BY ME. THEY ARE Can I be mindful of offering MAKING RETRIBUTION TO MY JUSTICE. IT IS IN YOUR sufferings, joys, and the like POWER TO BRING THEM RELIEF. DRAW ALL THE in order for them to reach FROM THE TREASURY OF MY CHURCH their goal of heaven? AND OFFER THEM ON THEIR BEHALF. OH, IF YOU Do I simply “shoot for ONLY KNEW THE TORMENTS THEY SUFFER, YOU WOULD CONTINUALLY OFFER FOR THEM THE ALMS purgatory” in my daily life, OF THE SPIRIT AND PAY OFF THEIR DEBT TO MY or do I strive for heaven? JUSTICE.” - W o r d s o f J e s u s C h r i s t t o S i s t e r F a u s t i n a , T h e D i a r y o f S t . F a u s t i n a , 1 2 2 6

Jennifer Ely and Brice Higginbotham, Liturgia, (Unpublished). LYNETTE LAINE GUIDRY AULDS AULDS MAYON

YOUTH FORMATION YOUTH FORMATION

MORGAN CITY, LA MORGAN CITY, LA

Favorite thing about Louisiana: The food and the Favorite saint: If I have to pick one, It would be St. bayous! Anthony, Patron of lost things. He is one of my favorites Favorite saint: I don't really have a favorite. love all because of his perseverance and humbleness. the saints. A bucket list item: I would like to visit all 50 states. A bucket list item: Go to Italy Favorite type of music: I listen to a variety of music, but Favorite type of music: Gospel, Country, and 70s my favorite would be country. Favorite holiday: because I love being with Favorite holiday: Christmas because it is a time for family. family, giving, and celebrating the birth of Jesus. Favorite hymn: Amazing Grace Favorite hymn: Amazing Grace Favorite costume: Clown Favorite Christmas movie: The Grinch Favorite Christmas movie: Almost all of the Hallmark Favorite pizza topping: Cheese, Spinach, and Canadian Christmas movies Bacon Favorite pizza topping: Everything - except anchovies Favorite quote: One person can make a difference. Favorite quote: It's all good! Farthest you've been from home: For my senior trip, I Farthest you've been from home: Hawaii traveled to Norwich, England and Spain Star Wars or Star Trek: Star Wars Favorite book: All of them! I love reading! Favorite team sport: baseball Advice you would give your 18 year old self: Take time Favorite foreign food: It's a tie between Mexican and to enjoy what is going on around you. Don't try to rush Asian. through life and look only toward the future. Great Advice you would give your 18 year old self: Never give things are happening in the present. up on God. He's the only one with all the answers. Invite three people (dead or alive) to a dinner party: My Invite three people (dead or alive) to a dinner party: mom, dad, and sister because we don't get to sit down My mom, dad, and brother because I miss them so as often as I would like, but we truly enjoy each other's much. company. What do you think heaven is like? Heaven is a What do you think heaven is like? More amazing than beautiful place where there is no more pain or sorrow. words can describe.

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