Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time January 28, 2017 - January 29, 2017 Mary, Mother of Jesus NEWS Parish Offices World Marriage Day Adult Education Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Designed to honor the lifelong commitment of Friday 8:00AM to Noon Series on the Sacraments: Confirmation husband and wife, Mary, Mother of Jesus would 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, like to invite our married couples to participate Woodworth, 71485 Pot Luck: 5:30 p. m.; Presentation at 6:00 p.m. in our celebration of this year’s World Marriage Everyone is invited. Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436 Day, February 12. Couples of all ages are invited Website: mmjchurch.org to drop off their wedding picture at the parish 2017 Central Louisiana March for Life office for display in our church. Pictures should Saturday, February 4, 2017 be framed and include the name of each couple ALL ARE WELCOME 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and date written on the front of the picture. Pic- No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family and marital situation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, etc., you are A historic pro-life march from Pineville to tures can be dropped off between now and Jan st invited, welcomed, loved and respected here. downtown Alexandria! We gather by 9:45 a.m. 31 . Please call Kathy with any questions. at Louisiana College. This is an incredible op- From The PARISH STAFF portunity for us to give witness by our presence to the value and dignity of all human life. Thank you to the over 150 parishioners who at- Rev. Paul M. LaPalme KHS, Pastor tended the 10:30 a.m. Mass last Sunday to greet Mrs. Priscilla Gadel, Director of Music This second annual event is sponsored by Loui- 2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 442-2245 - [email protected] . Thanks to all those who (318) 487-9894 - [email protected] siana Right to Life, Catholic Diocese of Alexan- dria, Louisiana Conference of Catholic , had a hand in decorating, setting up, and break- Ms Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Bookkeeper Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist ing down the hall . I am, of course, also appre- (318) 487-9894 - [email protected] Knights of Columbus, Louisiana College, Loui- (318) 487-9894 - [email protected] ciative for all the food!! Bishop David expressed siana Baptist Convention, United Pentecostal Mrs. Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed Ms Janet Cargle, Guitarist his gratitude for our warm and loving welcome. (318) 201-5967 - [email protected] Church of Louisiana, Louisiana Family Forum, (318) 715-0080 - [email protected] and Concerned Women for America. Cub Scout Pack 9323 Mr. Gary Leblanc, Janitorial/Maintenance Mr. Matt Brundrett, Y outh Minister, Grades 7-12 (225) 274-5196 - [email protected] (318) 487-9894 - [email protected] Blessing Of The Throats Every Sunday @ 4:00PM in Cumella Hall. Mrs. Katie Upton, Y outh Minister, Grades 4-6 Mr. Delyle Woods, Den Leader (318) 308-9991 - [email protected] The feast of St. Blaise, occurs on Friday, Febru- For all boys in grades 1-5. Call Mr. Delyle (318) 305-0613 - Cub Scout Pack 9323 ary 3. Therefore, a general blessing of the Woods, Den Leader, if you want to join. throats will be offered as the final blessing at all masses next weekend. 2017 CENTRAL LOUISIANA MARCH FOR LIFE th Wedding Anniversary Mass RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Saturday, February 4 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Saturday February 11 First Class of Spring 2017 4:00 p.m. Mass RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADE 6 THRU GRADE 11 Grade 6 thru Grade 11 Papal blessings will be presented and vows re- th th newed for couples in our parish celebrating a Sunday, February 5 Sunday, February 5 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. milestone anniversary, e.g., 25, 40, 50, etc.

Pre-K thru Grade 5 Sacraments of the Church Mardi Gras Parade th Wednesday, February 8 Reconciliation/Confession Once again we will be participating in the Annu- Dinner: 5:30 p.m.; Class: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes. al Woodworth Mardi Gras Parade on February 18, 2017. The C.I.A. group has volunteered to Baptism YOUTH MINISTRY GRADES 4-12 Celebrated during any weekend Mass or on Sunday afternoons. Contact the church office. chair our parish participation. They need your support with ideas, decorations, throws, etc. If Drop-In night is every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. Holy Matrimony you would like to donate any of these items Contact the pastor at least six months in advance. to 6:30 p.m.! Come hang out with us! We will please contact Rachel Patin at rachellowepat- have music, snacks, pool, Ms Pac Man, ping Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls [email protected]. P.S. Father Paul will be the pong, air hockey, video games and lots of fun! Please call the office when a parishioner is confined at home, is in the hospital, or placed in a nursing Grand Marshall for this year’s parade. All youth are invited. home or hospice. Holy Communion is brought weekly to all shut-ins.

Mass of Christian Burial 4 All arrangements should be made directly with the funeral home who will then contact the church. Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time January 28, 2017 - January 29, 2017 Mass Intentions STEWARDSHIP PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER WEEK OF JANUARY 28, 2016 WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish OFFERTORY GIFTS - 01/22/2017 Our Sick Add’l Collection: The Church Today Total # of envelopes 58 Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Patricia Davies, John Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Debbie Dunn Avg. identifiable gift $ 64.82 SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Hickman, Jane Juneau, Bruce Laborde, Evelyn 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Alfred & Alice 4:00PM - Dick Miller Weekly Collection $ 3,108.00 Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul EFT Collection $ 965.00 Gremillion Lector: S. Cranford Lauve, Mathew Leotta, Helen R. Mathews, John Weekly Goal $ 4,529.00 Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel McClure, Charles Medica, Leigh Anne Mulvey, Server: B. Gadel Shortage $ 456.00 Donald Normand, Cynthia Parker, Donna Pearson, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 8:00AM - Patty Ricks Goal for January (5 wks) $ 22,645.00 Kelly Pias, Raymond & Joan Rachall, Jenny But- Received for January $ 17,726.00 ler Spurlock, Ruth Valley, Jacob Williamson 8:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Lector: C. Sayes

Server: J. Loken Still needed for January $ 4,919.00 Lector: G. Delaney Our Recovering Server: L. Delaney Maintenance & Repair $ 70.00 10:30AM - Norma Cayer Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Gerri Deptu- (FY 2016/2017) $ 4,080.00 10:30AM - Norma Cayer Lector: K. Bellard la, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, John Goetz, Terry

Lector: J. Antee Server: M. Hawthorne Kohler, Jana Massy, Rachel Mayfield, Ottis Mon- Thank You For Your Generosity! Server: I. Antee roe, Dusty Nassif, Harold Roshto, Sarah Waits 5:30PM - For our parish family

5:30PM - For our parish family Lector: M. Leleux Our Homebound

Lector: K. Switzer Server: M. Leleux Stewardship Note Joan Alpha, Butch and Marty Doiron, Richard and

Server: M. Mallach MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Linda Kelly, Buddy Normand In today’s Gospel, Jesus begins his Sermon on MONDAY, JANUARY 30 7:00AM - Frank Ybarra the Mount with a series of blessings, the Beati- Our Nursing Home Residents 7:00AM - Richard & Pam Hoover, for health tudes. The Beatitudes are a summary of the fun- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Ray Reich, & healing damental attitude of a Christian steward. Make 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. Fleta Waits, Emma Wells, Mary Virginia Young TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 it a point to reflect on this Gospel reading dur- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 ing the week. Identify the blessing you relate to Our Active Duty Military 7:00AM - Vivian Tumminello 7:00AM - Raymond Bohne the most. Which one is the most challenging for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Cade Jameson, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 you? Daniel Keely, Michael Smilie 7:00AM - Grady Sayes 7:00AM - Jerry Kinsella THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 If you know of anyone who should be included 7:00AM - Betty Mathews or removed, contact Kathy at the office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose.

If you are a victim or survivor of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy or representatives of Daily Prayer For Priests

the Catholic Church and you want to make a formal Pastoral Council Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week complaint of abuse to the diocese, arrange a person- Chair: Deborah Bess For this coming week: al meeting with the bishop or his representative, In loving memory of Nicole Coreil, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, January 28 - Father Blake Deshautelle and/or to obtain support for the needs of the individ-

Ben Rougeou ual and families, call Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assis- Runnie Hunter, Courtney Landry, Bobbie Long, January 29 - Father Joseph Desimone tance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan Marshall Long, Rachel Patin, Katie Upton by Our Parish Family HOTLINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan “Protecting Finance Council January 30 - Father Peter Faulk

If you would like to have a loved one or special our Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Pre- venting Child Abuse” brochures are available in the Chair: Marshall Long January 31 - Father James Ferguson intention remembered by providing for the Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister, Gary Delaney sanctuary candle, please contact the parish of- narthex bookcase. Both the Diocesan Policy for the February 1 - Bishop Ronald Herzog Protection of Minors and the Diocesan Code of Pas- Bernard Patty, Kenny Sayes, Kevin Switzer fice. The cost is $5.00 per candle. February 2 - Bishop David Talley toral Conduct are available in the safe environment Trustees section of the Diocesan website: February 3 - Father Robert Garrione www.diocesealex.org. Pat Brister, Gary Delaney

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