St. Anthony of Padua Roman Parish Staff Mass Schedule: Pa s t o r : Trustees Monday, Wednesday, Friday Very Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Romero, V.E. Dr. Ben Miller 6:15 a.m. Mr. Karl Aucoin Tuesday & Thursday Pa r o c h i a l Vi c a r : Pastoral Council 12:00 p.m. Rev. Fr. Travis Abadie Mr. Edward Benoit, Chairman Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Parish Office Staff Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am De a c o n : Deacon Gary Gaudin & 6:00 pm (Life Teen Mass) Deacon Gary Gaudin Mrs. Rhoda Huckaby Parish Social & Community Ministry Deacon Gary Gaudin, Director

Music Mr. Rodney Sonnier, Director Mrs. Laura Lombas, Organist Faith Formation...... 457-7505 Mrs. Angie Aguillard, Director Mrs. Jennifer David, Assistant Spiritual Direction Mrs. Phyllis Pere ACTS Core Team Facilitator Mrs. Rachel Andrus Custodial Technician Mr. Henry Rozas Rectory Housekeeper & Cook Mrs. Jennifer O’Neill

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Mrs. Laurie Doucet Principal Office: 351 W. Magnolia Telephones: 457-2592 / 457-5988 St. Edmund Advisory Council Dr. Jamie Thompson, Chairman St. Edmund P.T.C. Mrs. Angelle Driggs, President St. Edmund Academic Booster Club Mrs. Auburn Brown, President

310 We s t Vi n e Av e n u e ~ P.O. Bo x 31 ~ Eu n i c e , Lo u i s i a n a 70535 ~ 337.457.5285 www.facebook.com/stanthonyeunice ~ We b s i t e : www.stanthonyeunice.org ~ Em a i l : [email protected] De a r Parishioners o f St. An t h o n y o f Pa d u a Ch u r c h & Annunciation o f t h e Bl e s s e d Vi r g i n Ma r y Ch u r c h , from U S. Highway 190 Gospel for Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle C – John 10:27-30 With the installation of John Douglas Deshotel as the seventh How blessed we are to be the sheep of such a Good Shepherd! Bishop of Lafayette, let us thank Jesus promises that “I give them eternal life, and they shall God for five Bishops born from never perish.” When we follow the voice of our Shepherd, towns along U. S. Highway 190. he leads us exactly where we want to go. But in today’s These are going from east to west: culture, many voices are competing for our attention. The From Opelousas we have (1) Bishop Dominic Carmon, voice of the media is a loud one, entering our homes and S.V.D. born on December 13, 1930 who is Auxiliary Bishop families through television, the Internet, print materials, and Emeritus of New Orleans and Titular Bishop of Rusicada and so on. All of this has its appropriate place. We simply need (2) Bishop Charles Michael Jarrell born on May 15, 1940 to be sure that we do not allow these voices to become the who is Bishop Emeritus of Lafayette. From Mallet we have primary ones in our lives. (3) Bishop Curtis John Guillory, S.V.D. born on September 18, 1943 in Mallet who is Bishop of Beaumont, Texas. From To hear the voice of Jesus, we need to encounter his word Eunice we have (4) Bishop Raymond Rodly Caesar, S.V.D. in the Bible; we need to fill our ears with the message of the born on February 14, 1932 in Eunice [died June 18, 1987] Gospel, to listen attentively to the prayers and preaching at who was Bishop of Goraka, Papua New Guinea. From Mass, and to “tune in” to the teaching of the Church and of Basile, we have (5) Bishop John Douglas Deshotel born on the Holy Father. All of these things will help us to stay close January 6, 1952 in Basile. Bishop Deshotel is the Bishop of to our Shepherd. Jesus promises of those who hear his voice Lafayette. It looks like U. S. Highway 190 is a holy highway, and follow him that, “No one can take them out of my hand.” a highway to heaven!!! When we stay near the Lord, we can rest assured that he will fulfill his promises. Diocese of Lafayette Missionary Co-operative Program Questions of the Week This weekend (April 16-17, 2016) at St. Anthony of Padua John 10:27-30: When do you most clearly Church we have a Missionary Appeal in conjunction with the hear Jesus’ voice? Diocese of Lafayette’s Missionary Co-operative Program. The appeal is for the Dominican Fathers and Brothers Acts 13:14, 43-52: What patterns (positive or Province of Nigeria. negative) do you see in your faith life? The Dominicans provide the following introduction: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17: Where do you see Dominicans in Africa are currently located in some 25 Christians today suffering for the faith? countries. The Dominican Province of Nigeria & Ghana is the largest entity on the African continent. They are engaged Events in a diversity of ministries. Their efforts are very much Annunciation of the BVM sponsors a Church Social today concentrated in the areas of basic formation and training for following 9:00 a.m. mass in honor of First Communion and the priesthood and religious life; primary evangelization in Confirmation parishioners of this year. rural parts of Africa; on-going Christian formation in the faith through parish ministries; ministry among Muslims; social St. Anthony Parish Family Picnic is on Sunday, April 24, justice ministries, and health care delivery; chaplaincies and 2016 following the 11:00 a.m. mass. Parishioners are invited education ministries at all levels. They are committed to to attend. bringing Christ in a relevant way to all the people that they minister unto. In his presentation, the representative from the St. Edmund’s Spring Fair Dominicans will speak at all masses next weekend making is from April 29 – May 1, 2016. references to these ministerial engagements. We greatly The Fair is a weekend of family appreciate parishioners’ support and encouragement for a fun! Please reserve this weekend successful appeal. on your calendar. NOTE: Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is scheduled to have a separate appeal on the weekend of July 30 – 31, 2016. Very Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Romero, V.E. ST. ANTHONY PARISH ORGANIZATIONS / Fo u r t h Su n d a y MINISTRIES AND CONTACT Altar Servers Ministry to Nursing Homes Rodney Sonnier Dale Francois o f Ea s t e r Art & Environment Tressella Melancon Michael & Laura Lombas Money Counters April 17, 2016 Catholic Daughters of Bob Soileau Burke Sylvester Vol. 49, No. 16 the Americas Angela Huckaby Northwest Vocation Club Lynn Venable St e w a r d s h i p t o Choir Rodney Sonnier Omega Group t n t h o n y o f a d u a h u r c h S . A P C Come, Lord Jesus Celine Sittig April 10, 2016 Michael Lombas Perpetual Adoration Sunday’s Offertory...... $7,637.00 Extraordinary Ministers of Brenda Castro Mailed-In Offertory...... 2,108.00 Holy Communion Pro-Life Msgr. Robert Romero Total Offertory for the week...... $9,745.00 Sharon Fontenot Food Bank R.C.I.A. Weekly Average 2016...... $11,528.30 Dcn. Gary Gaudin Msgr. Robert Romero Knights of Columbas Fr. Travis Ababie Children’s Contribution...... $16.75 Kal Landry, Grand Knight Dcn. Gary Gaudin * Spending time with Granny...... Braden Ladies Altar Society S.G.S. (Still Going Strong) * Helping Mom...... Ainsley & Reese Maxine Moffitt Tressella Melancon * Praying for others...... Shawna, Reese, Ariana & MacKenzie Lay Carmelites That Man Is You Debra Donnatta Dr. Zeb Stearns Number Registered Parish Families...... 1488 Brenda Castro Ushers Number of Envelopes Used...... 173 Lectors Rodney Sonnier Number of Children’s Envelopes Used...... 8 Rodney Sonnier Women’s Faith Sharing Ministry to Homebound Angie Aguillard Thank you for your generosity. Genny Dischler Please remember St. Anthony Church Ministry to the Hospital k & St. Edmund School in your will. Floyd & Frances Young

Ma s s e s f o r t h e We e k Monday, April 18 Saturday, April 23 6:15 a.m.: Johnny & Ruth Manuel 4:00 p.m.: Beth Sylvester; Newton Thibodeaux; Kermen D. Beauchamp Sr.; Joyce L. Soileau; John Tuesday, April 19 ‘Nookie’ Savoy; Beatrice Leonards; Leon Stelly; 12:00 p.m.: Lester Reed (Birthday); Blanche Mary Anita Lanclos Thibodeaux Sunday, April 24 Wednesday, April 20 Fifth Sunday of Easter 6:15 a.m.: Dawn & Jeremy Bellard family (Liv.); E.J. 7:00 a.m.: St. Anthony Parishioners; Vernell Soileau & Vinice Brown (Anniversary of Death) 9:00 a.m.: Carole Sue & Debbi Hargroder; Frankie Thursday, April 21 LaFleur; J.D. & John Marshall Arabie; Merlin P. 12:00 p.m.: Dolice Young; George Schneider (Liv.); Moreau; Octave & Bessie Ferdinand ‘Jack’ Thevis (4th Anniversary of Death) Courville Friday, April 22 11:00 a.m.: Jerry Reviere; Arnold 6:15 a.m.: Rafael & Keila Beauchamp Garcia; E.J. & Vinice Brown 6:00 p.m.: Page 3 Pr i e s t , Ex t r a o r d i n a r y La y Mi n i s t e r s o f Ho l y Co m m u n i o n , Le c t o r s & Al t a r Se r v e r s

Sa t u r d a y , Ap r i l 23, 2016 4:00 p.m. Fr. Abadie Deacon Gary Gaudin, Mark DeRouen Wesley & William Driggs, Janice Aguillard, Donnie Darbonne, Isaac Russell, Luke Trahan Debbie DeRouen, Jan Ward Su n d a y , Ap r i l 24, 2016 7:00 a.m. Msgr. Brad Miller, Rachel Smith Abby Miller, Brad Miller, Romero Denise LeBouef, Michael Lombas Clay Miller, Mary-Helen Miller 9:00 a.m. Fr. Abadie Rachel Andrus, Craig Soileau Ashley & Nicholas Bertrand, Jason & Kelly Bertrand Camille & Kathryn Leger 11:00 a.m. Fr. Abadie Deacon Gary Gaudin, Michelle LeJeune Anna Belle Fontenot, Phillip Thibodeaux Vergie Ardoin, Candy Atteberry, Anna Fruge Thurifer: Jacque Richard Samantha Bertrand, Lynn Pavich MC: John Hansen Fruge 6:00 p.m. Fr. Abadie Alicia LaFleur, Tony LaFleur Adrienne Bergeaux, Dominic Dupre, Kim Miller, Maggie Parks Kailey Miller, Doug Summerlin Jr.

Mi n i s t e r s o f Pr a y e r Me e t i n g s & Ev e n t s Please pray for: Joseph Van Monday, April 18 Ortego, Madeline Montelaro, Shirley Daily Mass -- 6:15 a.m. Janot, Mary ‘Bobbie’ Thibodeaux, St. Edmund High School Mass -- 1:30 p.m. Phillip Venable, Lisa LeBouef, Jann Tuesday, April 19 Huckaby Hebert, Joan Burson, Sheila Daily Mass -- 12:00 p.m. Fuselier, Paul Rozas, Ann Duran, George Coleman, Charles & Judy Wednesday, April 20 Francois, Roger Gillard, Elwin ‘E.J.’ Zaunbrecher, Daily Mass -- 6:15 a.m. Carla Bollich, Kathy Henderson, Darlene Faul, St. Edmund Elementary Mass -- 8:00 a.m. Kaitlyn Mire, Bradley Manuel, Liz Moreau, Cody Women’s Faith Sharing -- 5:30 p.m. in Parish Hall. Lalonde, Mary Lou Guillory, Diane DeRouen, David ACTS Women’s Retreat Reunion -- 6:00 p.m. in Frey & family, Craig Durbin, Bruce Vige, Emma Parish Hall. LeBlue, Addison Grace Miller, Rene Duplechain, R.C.I.A. -- 7:00 p.m. at St. Mathilda Eve Morgan, Jude Miller Sr., Harold Lower, Gavin Thursday, April 21 Landry, Carla Sattler, Lenard Craig, Marie Craig, Daily Mass -- 12:00 p.m. Bruce Vige, Alice Courville. Knights of Columbus -- 7:00 p.m. at K.C. Hall. Friday, April 22 Pe r p e t u a l Ad o r a t i o n Daily Mass -- 6:15 a.m. Eunice Manor / Oaklane Masses -- 9:30 a.m. Adorers thank Jesus for the following favors: 1) Return of health & allowing me to Saturday, April 23 adore you in this chapel. Confessions -- 3:00 p.m. 2) For letting me survive the accident. Anticipated Sunday Mass -- 4:00 p.m. Adorers needed for the following hours starting at: Tues. 2 am; Thurs. 2 am, 3 am; Fri. 4 pm; Sat. 2 am, 3 am, 11 Sunday, April 24 am; Sun. 1 am Masses -- 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Prayer Partners Needed: Mon. 8 am, 9 am; Wed. 7 am, 8 St. Anthony Parish Picnic -- in front of church, am, Noon, 1 pm; Thurs 4 pm, Sat 3 pm following the 11:00 a.m. Mass Patronize our Advertisers. To commit one hour - call Brenda Castro 457-7965. Life Teen Mass -- 6:00 p.m. They make our bulletins possible. Page 4 6W(GPXQGSPRING FAIR Friday, Apr 29th Saturday, Apr 30th Sunday, May 1st 6pm - 10pm 10am - 10pm 10am - 6pm BingoBingo Regular Bingo Big Bingo /'3036 Fri-- 6pm - 10pm $15 at the door... Sat--10am - 9pm $10 in Advance *92692 Sun--10am - 5pm Saturday 9pm /,9($8&7,21 Sunday 5pm 1-0);%0/Sun, May 1st SUNDAY, May 1st 9 Games @ $100 8:00am /RWVRI 2:00PM 1 Black-Out with $500 Parking Lot (both days) *Registration 5LGHV Weather Permitting begins 7:00am Be sure to visit the )22')22' ARMBANDS Friday Armband: $20 *T]M2Ia*W]\QY]M $1'025()22' Saturday Armband: $20 %RLOHG&UDZÀVK Sunday Armband: $20 %DU%4XH+DPEXUJHUV Weekend Armband: $45 Weekend Armbands May Be Purchased: 6KULPS(WRXIIHH)ULHG&DWÀVK Ticket booth will open 5:30 Friday Monday, Apr. 25th 5:30pm-7:00pm • in Cafeteria &DQGLHV 6ZHHWV&RWWRQ&DQG\ Regular Armbands will be sold on Thursday, April 28th 7:30am-8:30am at the Jeanmard Hall )XQQHO&DNHV6QR&RQHVDQGPRUH Friday: 6pm-10pm • Saturday: 12pm-4pm Sunday: 12pm-4pm

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Sa v e t h e Da t e : You are invited... Ha p p y Da y s 2016 NEXT Weekend This year (2016) St. Anthony Church will be the only Catholic Church in Eunice with a Vacation Bible School. Our Happy Days Program will be held June 13-17, 9:00-11:30 a.m. We will only be accepting the first 100 students to register. Registration forms will be in the bulletin beginning in May. So, save the date and register early. All Are Welcome! Sign up early!! St. Anthony Parish Family Picnic Business Spotlight April 24, 2016 11:00 a.m. Mass in Church Followed by Picnic on Church grounds Bring your snacks and lawn chairs. Parish will provide drinks, chips, hamburgers and hot dogs. Life Teen students will be Patronize our Advertisers. offering face painting for the children. They make our bulletins possible. Page 5 Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel Bishop of Lafayette 2006-2008 St. Monica and San Juan Diego, Dallas 2008-2012 , St. Joseph, Richardson 2008-Present Vicar General, and Moderator of the Curia, Diocese of Dallas Other Responsibilities: 1999-Present Diocesan Presbyteral Council 2007-Present Diocesan Priest’s Personnel Board 2008-Present Diocesan Finance Council Curriculum Vitae 2008-Present Bishop’s Senior Staff Born: January 6, 1952 in Basile, 2008-Present Diocesan Review Board Parents: Welfoot Paul Deshotel and Luna Marie 2008-Present Diocesan College of Consultors Manuel 2011-2013 Region X Chairman – USCCB Education: Immaculata Minor Seminary High School, B.A. Philosophy, Holy Trinity Seminary, Masters of Divinity, University of Dallas Ordained: May 13, 1978 (Priesthood) April 27, 2010, Titular Bishop of Cova (Auxiliary Bishop of Dallas) Appointed Bishop of Lafayette: February 17, 2016 Installed Bishop of Lafayette: April 15, 2016 Motto: “Christus Caritas Urget Me” Assignments: “Christ’s love that urges him on” “Christ’s love compels me” 1978-1980 Associate Pastor, St. Patrick, Dallas

1980-1982 St. Anthony, Longview Prayer for Bishop Deshotel 1982-1983 Associate Pastor, St. Elizabeth of O God, who out of the abundance of your untold Hungary, Dallas grace alone choose to set your servant Douglas 1983-1988 Associate Pastor, St. Thomas Aquinas, over your Church of Lafayette, grant that he may Dallas carry out worthily the office of Bishop and, under 1988-1992 Pastor, St. William, Greenville and your governance in all things, he may direct by Our Lady of Fatima, Quinlan word and example the people entrusted to his 1992-1995 Pastor, St. John Nepomucene, Ennis care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the 1995-2001 Pastor, St. Luke, Irving Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 2001-2006 Vice Rector, Holy Trinity Seminary, Adapted from the Collect for the Ordination of a Bishop, Irving Roman Missal, 3rd Edition.