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Sunday, December 13th - The Third Sunday of Advent MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Anticipated 4 p.m. (organ & cantor) Elderly Mass Sunday—9:00 a.m. (organ & cantor); 11:00 a.m. (organ & cantor); 5:00 p.m. (organ & cantor) Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 6:15 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday - 8:00 a.m.

First Saturday: 8:00 a.m. followed by recitation of the Rosary

Fatima Votive Mass: 13th of the Month, May - October | 5:30 p.m.

Monthly Peace Mass: First Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. This Mass heeds Our Lady’s call to pray for world peace and conversion of hearts. CONTACT US 2319 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503 Pastor: ...... Rev. Msgr. Jefferson DeBlanc Parochial Vicar: ...... Rev. Korey R. LaVergne Deacon ...... Timothy Maragos Administrator: ...... Stephanie Supple Parish Secretary: ...... Mona Bouillion Receptionist: ...... D D McElligott Bookkeeper: ...... Annie Governale Director of Music, Organist, Choir Master ...... Keith D’Anna Bulletin Editor ...... Keith D’Anna Church Office: ...... (337) 232-8945 Church Fax: ...... (337) 232-0323 School Office: ...... (337) 235-2464 Church Website: ...... www.fatimalafayette.org Office Hours ...... Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Sacrament of Penance on the third Sunday of each with the Church office, if at all month, following the 11:00 possible, at least ONE YEAR in Saturday a.m. Mass. Please contact the advance. To avoid schedule 1 hour prior to the Vigil Mass; parish office before the baby conflicts, all wedding dates Sunday is born for required classes. held at Our Lady of Fatima 30 minutes prior to Mass; Sponsors are to be confirmed must be confirmed with the and practicing Catholics who Parish Administrator, who Monday, Wednesday, Friday attend Sunday Mass. should be the first contact of & First Saturday 30 minutes prior to Mass; the couple. Please visit our Tuesday & Thursday The Sacrament of Matrimony Parish Website to review 1 hour prior to Mass Due to a new “couple wedding and music mentoring” marriage guidelines, and details of The Sacrament of Baptism preparation program, paperwork and preparation The Sacrament is celebrated arrangements are to be made requirements. Christmas & new year schedule

On all the Wednesdays of Advent, all church parishes of the Diocese of Lafayette will be open for individual confession. Please make plans to come this Wednesday (December 16) and spread the word of this special outreach of mercy and healing love to those you know.

a Christmas message

Dear Parishioners,

With the Christmas season fast approaching, we wanted to take this opportunity to help you make plans come Christmas time. As you well know, we ﬁnd ourselves back in Phase II of the COVID guidelines and while this does not affect the way we worship now, it requires our continued attention going forward. Since families typically come together to attend Christmas Mass, we wanted to let you know how it will be han- dled this year to help you make all the necessary arrangements when deciding which Mass to attend.

There will be three Masses. One at 4:00 p.m. and one at 6:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and one at 9:00 a.m. on Christmas Day. We are still restricted in the number of worshipers we can accommodate, but overﬂow seating in Chance Hall and the CHRISTMAS EVE school gym (if necessary) will be made available for the 4:00 th p.m. Mass. Chance Hall will be available for the 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve Mass and the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Christmas Day. Mass will be celebrated at 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. Mass will be live streamed and Holy Communion will be dis- tributed to attendees in Chance Hall and the gym. Please no midnight mass make plans to arrive 30 minutes early if you would prefer to be seated in the church. Ushers will be on hand to direct you to seating in order to maximize space. Please be understanding CHRISTMAS DAY with our Ushers as they direct you to your seat and to Chance Friday, December 25th Hall once capacity has been reached in the church. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. ONLY Parking will be made available across the street at Blackham

Coliseum for the 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Masses. A crossing no evening mass on Christmas day guard will be on duty to manage trafﬁc on Johnston St.

Friday, January 1st We thank you for your continued generosity and patience as we continue to adapt to these (sometimes rapidly) changing Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God circumstances. Please know that we are doing our very best to accommodate as many parishioners as we can while keeping NEW YEAR’S EVE the experience safe for all those who come to worship with us Thursday, December 31st in person. As always, know that if you are anxious and would rather remain in your home, you can still enjoy the Christmas Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Masses via our Facebook page’s live stream.

NEW YEAR’S DAY With all our best wishes and prayers, we remain: Friday, January 1st, 2021 Sincerely yours, Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. ONLY Msgr. DeBlanc and Fr. LaVergne

02 14 Mon. 6:15 a.m.: Mrs. Beatrice Boustany 15 Tue. 5:30 p.m.: Living & Deceased Members of the Marshall & Purpera Families 16 Wed. 6:15 a.m.: Living: Charlotte Huval 17 Thu. 5:00 p.m.: Teresa Kristy Pham 18 Fri. 6:15 a.m.: Living: Emily Blanchard 19 Sat. 8:00 a.m.: Connor Noah Foreman 4:00 p.m. Anticipated: The Nugier Family, William & Gen- evieve Perrien, Nathan, Loretta, & Robert Schiller, Edwina 12 Sat. 4:00 p.m. Anticipated: The Nugier Family, Smith Hernandez, Gerald & Alberta Gossen, Roy Walker, Charles Blanchard, Nathan, Loretta, & Robert Schiller, Sr., James Judice, Eva Fontenot, Dale Cleveland, Faye Edwina Smith Hernandez, Roy Walker, Sr., Gerald & Al- Marie Gesser, Teresa Kristy Pham, Elden Butcher, Rosa- berta Gossen, Amanda Claire Judice, Lynn Kallam Ditch, maria Reyes-Silva, Paul Michael Domingue, Francis Nam James Judice, Eva Fontenot, Faye Marie Gesser, Teresa Nguyen, Ernest & Mary Catherine Bouvier, Charles Kristy Pham, Ronald J. Lalonde, Sr., Rosamaria Reyes- Blanchard; Living & Deceased Members of: Michael & Silva, Paul Michael Domingue, Elden Butcher, Antonio Fred Landry & Family, The Ison & Eva Fontenot Families; Apurado, Ernest & Mary Catherine Bouvier; Living & De- Living: Mike & Darlene Hillman, Toan Dinh, Mary Pham ceased Members of: Michael & Fred Landry & Family, The 20 Sun. 9:00 a.m.: Diane Menard Gossen, Philip S. Bouvier & Boudreaux Families, The Kallam, Langlinais, Scotola, Amanda Claire Judice, Lynn Kallam Ditch, Eva Judice, & Hamilton Families, The Ison & Eva Fontenot Fontenot, Edward & Gertrude Gros, Adele Comeaux, Hai- Families; Living: Sydney Nguyen, Monica Nguyen, Madi- ley Hicks, Connor Foreman, Peter Tu Pham; Living & De- son Nguyen; John, Dave, & Nikki Johnson ceased Members of: The Butcher & Smith Families, The 13 Sun. 9:00 a.m.: Fatima Parishioners / Pro-Populo Kallam, Langlinais, Judice, & Hamilton Families, The Ison 11:00 a.m.: Anna L. Landry & Eva Fontenot Families, The Prejean, Fleming, Martin, 5:00 p.m.: Diane Menard Gossen, Eva Fon- Leger, & Cary Families, The Spaetgens & Hoffpauir Fami- tenot, Hailey Hicks, Maria Nam Dinh; Living & Deceased lies, P.A. Kerne & Family; Living: Michael Dinh, Huynh Members of: The Butcher & Smith Families, The Ison & Pham Eva Fontenot Families, The Prejean, Fleming, Martin, 11:00 a.m.: Fatima Parishioners / Pro-Populo Leger, & Cary Families; Living: Micae Quang Bui, Het Bui 5:00 p.m.: Teresa Kristy Pham

flowers on the saint joseph side altar this weekend In Memory of Dr. Lastie Broussard

In today’s second reading Paul concludes his letter to the Christian community at a stewardship prayer Thessalonica by providing it with actions to take as they wait for the return of the Lord. Heavenly Father, You give us this blessed The first action is to rejoice always and give season of Advent as a gift of time to pre- thanks in all circumstances. This does not pare for the coming of the Christ Child. sound easy in a time of pandemic. The two But all too often we turn this gift into a source of frenzy, stress and anxiety; a words that make this task difficult are “always” and “all.” This means time when we’re apt to prepare for a giving thanks and rejoicing even when our circumstances are not always Christmas celebration looking perfect on moments of joy and thanksgiving, or when we are confronted with a the outside, but spiritually exhausting broken world. Prayerful stewards rejoice and give thanks in all and without true meaning. circumstances, even during these uncertain and stressful times, because they are people of hope. A good reflection this week would be how the Restore in us that inherent quest for qui- season of Advent can give you reason to hope. et expectation and hope. Show us the way to a more peaceful, prayerful dispo- sition that makes us more open to a con-

version of heart. And give us the courage th Weekend of December 6 to let go of things that are ultimately unimportant to the true meaning of Weekly Offertory Budget ...... $15,384.62 Christmas. Help us be good stewards of this Advent Season, so that on the Feast Total Offertory Received ...... $16,716.39 of the Nativity, we will be ready with our Weekly Budget +Over, -Under ...... +$1,331.77 own sacred space for the arrival of your Total Mercy Works ...... $260.00 Son, Jesus Christ, in whose name we now pray. Amen. 03 The Message of Fatima and the Ten Commandments The Ninth Commandment

“You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.” (Deuteronomy 5:18). The Ninth Commandment directs us to purity of heart and forbids lust of the eyes. As Jesus said, “Everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew 5:28). In the Old Testament, adultery was a capital offense (Deuteronomy 22:22). The Lord shows the gravity of adultery when He hyperbolically recommended tearing out an eye or severing a hand rather than sin mortally and incur the punishment of eternal damnation. (Matthew 5:29-30). “It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into Gehenna.” (Matthew 5:30). Sister Lúcia writes that there is “so much disregard of this commandment in the world today that I ask myself if it is even worthwhile talking about it? The answer is in the afﬁrmative; because, even if the whole world is drowning in the abyss, the word of God remains, repeating: “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.” * Lúcia quotes Biblical passages that underline the seriousness of this sin. Let us look at some of them. “What God has joined together, no human being must separate.” (Matthew 19:6). “Are you unaware … that the law has jurisdiction over one as long as one lives? Thus a married woman is bound by law to her living husband….” (Romans 7:1-3). “Be sure of this, that no immoral or impure or greedy person, that is, an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.” (Ephesians 5:5-7). “Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take Christ’s members and make them the members of a prostitute? Of course not!” (1 Corinthians 7:15). “Why should I pardon you? Your children have forsaken me, they swear by gods that are no gods. I fed them, but they commit adultery; to the prostitute’s house they throng. They are lustful stallions, each neighs after the other’s wife. Should I not punish them for this?—oracle of the LORD; on a nation like this should I not take vengeance?” (Jeremiah 5:7-9).

Adultery involves taking possession of “someone who belongs to, or has been entrusted to, another.” Thus, adultery also breaks the Seventh Commandment. King David broke the Ninth Commandment when he looked with lust upon Bathshe- ba, the Sixth and Seventh when he had relations with her, and the Fifth when he arranged to have her husband killed. But God was merciful and sent the prophet Nathan to David. David repented, did penance, and submitted to God’s chastise- ments. (2 Samuel chapters 11 and 12). In the New Testament, King Herod took to himself the wife of his brother Philip. John the Baptist rebuked him. But instead of repenting as King David did, Herod executed John who earned the palm of martyr- dom. (Mark 9:17-29). The grace of Christ assists us so that we “may prove [ourselves] in the struggle of Christian life. ** The Catechism instructs us to fight against concupiscence or the strong tendency in our weakened human nature to commit sin. Especially intense is carnal concupiscence (cultivating thoughts and desires about actions forbidden by the Sixth Commandment). We need to battle against these inclinations by exercising the virtue of chastity and by modesty in our choice of clothing. Sister Lúcia says that clothing protects us against sin. Clothing is “a sign of penance for sin committed, and a punishment for it, [and a reminder] of the laws of God.”*** Adam and Eve were ashamed, so they covered themselves with fig leaves. (Cf. Genesis 3:1-24). The Lord did not think this was enough, so He gave them skins to cover their bodies. Those who appear indecently dressed are an incentive to sin, and so are responsible not only for their own sins but also for those that others may commit because of them. [Indecent fashions in clothing are] a trick of the devil, a clever trap in which the devil catches souls, in the same way as hunters catch game in the woods and fields. … Modest clothing … is a distinguishing mark setting us apart in the stream of immorality and enabling us to be, for the world, true witnesses of Christ.

Next Week: The Tenth Commandment

* Quotes from Lúcia may be found in chapter 32 of Calls from the Message of Fatima, Sister Lúcia of Jesus and of the Immaculate Heart, Sisters of Mosteiro de Santa Maria, trans. (Fatima, Portugal: Secretariado dos Pastorinhos, 2000), pp. 249-252.; ** Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition (New York: Doubleday, 1997), § 1426. *** This and subsequent quotes are on pages 44 to 46 of Calls.

05 The Archdiocese of Washington has transitioned the 2021 Rally and Mass for Life to a virtual event due to the uncer- The Aquinas Institute of Theology & Catholic tainty caused by COVID-19 across the country. There will Studies is offering two Spring 2021 courses for not be an in-person event in 2021 at Capital One Arena, audit or college credit. Deepen your faith by however, schools and parishes are encouraged to join in spending time learning about the Catholic faith the 2021 Virtual Rally and Mass for Life and provide a set- and your walk to eternity. ting to engage youth participation. The goal is to inspire youth to advocate for life from conception to natural death with the hope that the virtual event will foster even strong- Theology 203: CHRISTOLOGY & MARIOLOGY er collaboration and participation from diocesan groups This course will provide an in-depth introduction across the country. to Christology, the discipline within theology which studies the Person of Jesus Christ. We will The Archdiocese of Washington Offices of Life Issues and also cover the Person of Mary in relation to the Youth Ministry Registration for the Virtual Youth Rally is now open on their Eventbrite page. Each youth group Person of Christ. 3 Semester Hours; Instructor: leader, school group, or classroom leader (for a group view- Christa Billeaud, MA - Wednesdays from 6:00 to ing) will register by using Eventbrite. Once registered, lead- 8:45 p.m.; Location: St. Cecilia School Library, ers will receive the rally link before the virtual event. To reg- Broussard, LA. Classes begin January 20, 2021 thru ister your group please visit May 5, 2021. Last day to register is January 12, 2021. http://youthrallyandmassforlife.org and click on “REGISTER HERE”. Updates will be sent to your email address via Flocknote. Theology 211: ECCLESIOLOGY Explore the Essence of the Church, including The keynote speaker this year is Josh Brahm from the sources for ecclesiology; Members of the Church Equal Rights Institute. The theme is connected to Pro-Life including the Church Militant, Penitent and Tri- Apologetics, and Josh will be offering commentary on “The umphant as the Mystical Body of Christ; and the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” ways to talk about pro-life Activity of the Church including Mission, Teaching, issues! Sanctifying and Ruling Offices. 3 Semester Hours; In the coming weeks, the Archdiocese of Washington Of- Instructor: Rev. Fr. Clinton Sensat, S.T.L. - Wednes- fices of Life Issues and Youth Ministry will send out infor- days from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m.; Location: TBA; Classes mation on ways to get involved with the Virtual Rally and begin January 20, 2021 thru May 5, 2021. Last day to their social media campaigns. Videos created by pro-life register is January 12, 2021. groups are welcome. They are finalizing an exciting lineup of Catholic artists that will share their pro-life message through music and witness. A series of preliminary re- Tuition for a 3-credit hour course is $748 paid di- sources and materials for all participating groups are being rectly to the University of Holy Cross. All credit created. These resources will be officially announced by seeking students who work directly for the Tex Phelps, Director of Youth Ministry and Kathryn Win- Church (e.g., educators, priests, deacons, religious, dels, Director of Life Issues. DRE’s, etc.) in a full or part time capacity will be offered a special reduced rate of $482. All cate- The National March for Life will still take place in Washing- ton, D.C. on January 29, 2021. chetical and audit students will register directly with Aquinas Institute and the tuition, $150 per Let us all continue to encourage youth in their witness as course. Inquire about scholarships by calling 337- “Disciples of Christ” and promoters of the Gospel of Life. 394-6550.

06 the saints - our extended family in heaven

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 Born: November 6, 1813 in Brescia, Italy as Saint John of the Cross Paula Frances Mary di Rosa Died: December 15, 1855 in Brescia, Italy of natural causes Born in poverty. Cared for the Canonized: June 12, 1954 by Pope Pius XII poor in the hospital in Medina del Campo, Spain. Carmelite lay THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 brother in 1563 at age 21, though Saint John of Matha he lived more strictly than the Rule required. Studied at Sala- Born to the Provencal nobility. manca, Spain. Carmelite priest, Educated at Aix, France, then ordained in 1567 at age 25. Per- lived as a hermit at Faucon, suaded by Saint Teresa of Avila France. Earned a doctorate in to begin the Discalced or bare- theology at Paris, France. Or- foot reform within the Carmelite dained in 1197. Order, he took the name John of the Cross. Master of novices. At the first Mass he celebrated, Spiritual director and confessor John received a vision of an at Saint Teresa’s convent. His angel clothed in white with a reforms did not set well with red and blue cross on his some of his brothers, and he was breast. The angel placed his ordered to return to Medina del hands on the heads of two Campo. He refused, and was slaves who knelt beside him. imprisoned at Toledo, Spain, escaping after nine months. Later, when sitting beside a Vicar-general of Andalusia, Spain. His reforms revitalized the stream with fellow hermit, Order. Great contemplative and spiritual writer. Proclaimed Saint Felix of Valois, the two a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius XI on August 24, 1926. were given the vision of a white stag between whose Born: June 24, 1542 at Fontiveros, Spain as antlers was suspended a blue and red cross. With the en- Juan de Santa Maria de Yepes couragement of Pope Innocent III, he founded the Hospital- Died: December 14, 1591 at Ubeda, Andalusia, Spain er Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of Captives of natural causes (Trinitarians or Redemptionists) to ransom Christian prison- Canonized: December 27, 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII ers of the Moors (the Mathurins). The congregation received papal approval in 1209. The clothing seen in the vision of the TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 angel became the habit of the Saint Mary di Rosa order, the Scapular of the Most Holy Trinity was instituted, the One of nine children born to the Order was placed under the industrialist Clement di Rosa and protection of Mary under the Countess Camilla Albani. Her father tile of Our Lady of Good Reme- owned a large spinning mill, and dy, and John was the first su- Mary grew up in a happy and pious perior general. Hundreds of family. Educated by Visitandine prisoners were ransomed and nuns. Mary’s mother died when the returned to their homes. girl was seventeen, and she left school to help manage her father’s Because John’s life contains estate. Her heart set on a religious such good story elements life, she turned down many suitors. (visions, prisoners, rescued She worked with young girls in her knights, etc.), John became the community, those who worked in topic for several biographies in her father’s mills, and the sick in the Middle Ages, many of local hospital, including endless these were loaded heavily with work during the cholera epidemic fiction. Today there are around 600 members of the Order of 1836. Founded a home dedicat- working in prison ministries in over twenty countries, and ed to the spiritual needs of young girls, and a school for deaf they recently celebrated their 800 year anniversary. children. In 1840 she became the superior of the Hand- maids of Charity, nuns who cared for the sick, and she took Born: June 23, 1160 at Faucon, Provence, France the name Mary Crucifixa. The community received their Died: December 12, 1223 at Rome, Italy of natural causes bishop’s approval in 1843, papal approval in 1850, and Mary Canonized: October 21, 1666 by Pope Alexander VII led them until her death. (cultus confirmed)

07 ST. THOMAS MORE PERSONAL TOURS Christmas flower donations

St. Thomas More Catholic High Christmas Flower donations in memory of School is offering personal tours to loved ones can be made by placing your dona- 8th grade students and their parents tion in an envelope marked “Christmas Flow- who would like to visit our campus. ers” and placing it in the Offertory Collection. For more information or to schedule All memorials will be listed in the Parish Fami- your tour, contact Robyn Alfonso at ly Bulletin during the New Year. [email protected] or visit stmcougars.net/admissions.

Volunteers are needed to “Stuff the Trunk” at the Diocese of Lafayette

The Diocese has come up with a unique way of distributing the gifts to the children. In lieu of the annual Child Smile Christmas Party, the Diocese will have a contactless event called “Stuff the Trunk.”

On Saturday, December 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Diocese will utilize the parking lot at Immaculata Center to distribute gifts in a drive-thru style, placing gifts in the trunks of the vehicles.

Volunteers assisting with the distribution of toys will wear masks and gloves and have NO contact with the people in the vehicles.

Please call the ofﬁce at (337) 232-8945 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. diocesan marriage anniversary mass school news

The annual Diocesan Marriage Dec. 4-18 Toys for Tots Toy Drive Anniversary Mass will be held on Dec. 16 Read-A-Thon Top Participants Sunday, February 14, 2021 at St. McDonalds Breakfast Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne. Dec. 16 Christmas Sweater Day The 2 p.m. Mass will be celebrat- Dec. 17 Door Decorating Contest Judging ed by Bishop J. Douglas De- Dec. 18 Singing Rosary Dec. 18 Noon Dismissal shotel. Pre-registration by no lat-

er than January 31, 2021 is re- The Read-A-Thon was a big quired for all couples who wish to success! As a school, stu- be honored as they celebrate 25, dents read over 263,000 40, 50, 60 or more years of married life during the year 2021. minutes and raised over COVID RESTRICTIONS: Couples celebrating will have re- $60,000.00. The OLF Library served seating. Masks are highly recommended. Seating for is beyond grateful and those not celebrating are on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst serve basis thankful for all of the out- until max capacity is reached. The Mass will be live streamed pouring of support and par- on our Diocese of Lafayette Facebook page and YouTube ticipation from students, teachers, parents, family and channel. Please go to the following link to register: https:// friends. diolaf.org/marriage-anniversary-mass-information. 08 Sacred Heart Enthronements

Call the Parish Ofﬁce to schedule your Sacred Heart Home Enthronement. Pro- moters go into the home to conduct the Enthronement, which follows a 9 day period of prayer by the family.

Prayer for Cancer Patients

A statue of St. Peregrine, pa- tron of cancer patients, is made available to go into the homes of those diagnosed with cancer. This statue of St. Peregrine was acquired from a convent in the city of Lille, northern France. The statue was hand-painted by nuns in the mid 1900s. Call the parish ofﬁce to get on the roster.

Prayer Calendar for Priests

Monday, December 14 Rev. Raymond Jones, SVD Tuesday, December 15 Rev. Ryszard Kalinowski, SVD Wednesday, December 16 Rev. Andrew Dilleen Thursday, December 17 Rev. Steven Kimmons, SJ Friday, December 18 Rev. Andrew Kirschman, SJ

Saturday, December 19 Rev. Mark Kramer, SJ Sunday, December 20 Rev. Clinton Labbe, SVD this week on formed Send the names of those who have left MONDAY, DECEMBER 14: St. John of the Cross the church to St. Monica Sodality, c/o St. John Cantins Parish, 825 N. Carpenter True Reformers: Session 5, St. Teresa of Avila Street, Chicago, IL 60622-5499. The So- Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer dality will include your loved ones in The Fire of Love their prayers and sacriﬁces. When all other efforts fail, the only thing left to do Fire Within is pray and sacriﬁce. Consider joining Prayer for Beginners, the St. Monica Sodality. Writing to the Into Your Hands Father above address will give you information on how to do so and the requirements The 3 Stages of the Interior Life for membership.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20: Fourth Sunday of Advent The Blessing of the Unborn Child YDisciple: Advent, Session 4: The Gift follows the Sunday 9 & 11:00 a.m. Masses the 1st weekend of the month. 09 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS AND INFORMATION

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS ARE THE CHURCH - SEXUALITY PRO-LIFE APOSTOLATE SUSPENDED OR Engaged Couples Project Rachel MEETING VIRTUALLY UNTIL Attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend. The A post abortion healing and recon- FURTHER NOTICE! weekend is open to any engaged ciliation program for those suffer- Women’s Group couple wanting to prepare for a ing the negative effects of an abor- “WOMEN OF GRACE” deeper more meaningful life tion experience. Individual sessions together. For more information (Contact Stephanie at the Parish are offered where one can receive contact Paul & Carolyn Trahan at the healing grace of God through a Office for upcoming events!) 337.254.8947 or 337.898.9257 or 9-10 step healing program. Take the Mommy Meals [email protected]. first step and call 337.261.5598. - Outreach to new moms Mercy Meal Team Natural Family Planning Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat - Outreach to the sick Natural Family Planning Courses St. Gemma Food Bank are held in conjunction with The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat - Outreach to the needy marital prep. FMI, Contact the for healing after abortion is sched- Parish Office. uled for April 9-11, 2021. The retreat Mary’s Mothers begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Formation for mothers Reclaim concludes at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. of school age children Sexual Health Catholic Recovery For more information please call Program: 337.261.5598. Catholic Daughters reclaimsexualhealth.com (online - 3rd Thursday, 6 pm help 24/7) Project Joseph Knights of Columbus (for men suffering - 1st Thursday, 7 pm Porn Addiction Support after an abortion) Sts. Joachim & Anne Society Group for Men: - 2nd Tuesday - Rosary/Social In honor of the year of St. Joseph, Fatima Mercy Works Weekly meetings are held for the Office of Pro-Life Apostolate has - Monthly outreach to needy one hour and fifteen minutes. begun planning the Diocese of Lafa- Strict confidentiality is observed. yette’s first Project Joseph Retreat Men’s Group - CAST A confidentiality statement is exclusively for men. This ministry offers men the opportunity to heal signed by each prospective member of the group. Call and after an abortion. Studies have CAST stands for Catholic, Apostol- shown that women are not the only leave a confidential message at ic, Sacramental, Theology, and is ones who suffer from the detri- 337.945.3995 for more the focus of a Fall and Spring mental effects of abortion. Men are information. Fishing Retreat in Grand Isle. The deeply affected as well, although

CAST men then meet regularly on many remain in denial and want to Healing Hearts a monthly basis for fellowship and bury the feelings. Some may have Weekly meetings for women initially felt relief after their partner’s study. CAST Masses are every whose lives have been affected abortion but now experience regret Monday morning at 6:15 a.m. and by porn or sexual addiction of a and remorse. If you or someone you Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. If loved one. know would like to attend a Project interested in making the CAST Joseph Retreat, please call retreat, contact the Parish Office. Must sign confidentiality 337.261.5598. We are happy to speak statement. with you and prepare you for the first retreat which will be held 6th through 8th grade June12, 2021 YOUTH FORMATION Call 337.404.6113.

Unplanned Pregnancy (Contact Stephanie Supple SESSIONS OF “COME, LORD JESUS!” Call 1.800.256.7222 for free for more information) conﬁdential counseling ARE SUSPENDED OR regarding keeping or placing MEETING VIRTUALLY Young Women of Grace and your baby. Young Warriors UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! 10 Small act, big impact.

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