October 16, 2016 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time “Pilgrimage Church for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy”

St. Joseph (Established 1848)

'Moved by Mercy' is theme of USCCB's 2016 Respect Life Month, yearlong observance Parish Directory By Catholic News Service Office / Rectory: 985-395-3616 WASHINGTON (CNS) — All human life must be “cherished and protected,” said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Office Fax: Parish Directory Celebration of Holy Mass Office / Rectory: 985-395-3616 Committee on Pro-Life Activities. He made the comments in a Sept. 28 Office Fax: 985-395-9129 Weekends: statement launching the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ yearlong Saturday 4:30pm (Vigil Mass) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 219 First Sat. Rosary 4pm Respect Life Program. Each year, October is designated as Respect Life Patterson, LA 70392 Sunday 8am, 10am, 5pm Month by the USCCB; this year’s theme is “Moved by Mercy.” It draws on a quote from Pope Francis when he called for the Jubilee Year of Mercy: “We Fr. Herb Bennerfield, Pastor ext. 3 ~ Weekdays: are called to show mercy because mercy has been shown to us.” The first Email: [email protected] Mon. Wed. & Fri. 6:30am Sunday of October, which was Oct. 2 this year, is Respect Life Sunday and Bobbie Diaz (Office Manager) ext. 4 ~ Tues. Nursing Home 9:30am, kicks off what is a yearlong pro-life program for the U.S. Catholic Church. The Email: [email protected] Thurs. 12:10pm Ann Murray (Housekeeper/cook) ext. 8 USCCB’s Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has prepared a packet for the 2016- Education Office: 985-395-3881 Reconciliation 2017 program containing materials and resources that can be downloaded in Fax: 985-395-3685 20 minutes before Masses begin or English and Spanish at www.usccb.org/respectlife. “When we let our hearts be Mamie Perry (DRE) ext. 5 ~ anytime by appointment. moved by God’s mercy, it shapes everything,” said Cardinal Dolan, who Email: [email protected] emphasized the need to protect human life at every stage. “From each tiny Rosie Pellerin (Ed. Coordinator) Rectory Office Hours child waiting to be born, to individuals nearing death, all are precious and Websites: Monday-Thursday 9am - 3pm deserve our care and protection.” “Women and men suffering after abortion, St. Joseph Church www.stjosephpatla.org Friday 9am - Noon individuals tempted to end their lives, couples longing to conceive a child, Diocese of Lafayette New Parishioners people pushed to the margins of society by a ‘throwaway culture,’ expectant www.diolaf.org We welcome you with great joy and mothers facing challenging pregnancies, and every other person – each ‘has a South Region invite you to register and worship with place in God’s heart from all eternity,’” he said, citing the pope’s 2016 www.diolaf.org/southregion us regularly. apostolic exhortation, “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”). Cardinal Dolan Forms are available in the rectory. called for every person to be “treated with the dignity they deserve. No one Websites: should ever be treated callously or carelessly – everyone should be cherished St. Joseph Church www.stjoepat.intuitwebsites.com SACRAMENT INFORMATION and protected!” Launched in 1972, the Respect Life Program was created to Diocese of Lafayette Baptism - Instructions are offered celebrate the value and dignity of human life in Catholic dioceses across the for both parents and godparents United States. Each year, as a part of the program, Respect Life Month is during the months of February, May , August, and November . Plan observed with liturgies and marked by special events that take place during accordingly when expecting a child or the month of October and continue through the following September. “Like EXTRAORDINARY choosing godparents and call 395- the good Samaritan, may we always treat each person with merciful love HOLY YEAR OF MERCY: 3881 to register for the class or to and respect that affirms the gift of his or her life,” says the introduction to Dec. 8, 2015 – Nov. 20, 2016 schedule a baptism. the packet of materials, which include brochures, fliers and posters. A Confirmation - Young people are prepared for Confirmation through social media toolkit also is available at the same website; the social media Individuals and groups visiting our parish as a the Confirmation Program. Adults are campaign is using the hashtag #MovedByMercy. The yearlong observance pilgrimage site are very welcome! Church prepared for Confirmation through aims “to help Catholics understand, value and become engaged with the R.C.I.A. doors will be open from 8:00am to 5:00pm. A Matrimony - Diocesan Policy supporting the dignity of the human person, and therefore the gift of every register and informational pamphlets are requires that a couple make person’s life.” The 2016-17 materials feature six articles highlighting ways available in the entrance of church for your arrangements with the pastor at least to put mercy into action. They address the tragedy of assisted suicide; convenience. For groups – if you call in advance 6 months prior to desired date. navigating infertility; facilitating healing after abortion; end-of-life care; to make an appointment (985-395-3616) some Sacrament of The Sick - Call the rectory to make arrangements for attentiveness to God’s creation; and supporting expectant mothers who are additional arrangements can be made. Communion and Anointing. considering placing their baby for adoption. This year’s program offers new To gain plenary indulgence, follow the 5 actions Rite of Christian Burial - prayers, toolkits for clergy and the media, as well as other resources for listed: Holy Door, Confession, Mass- Arrangements to be made with a parish bulletins, religious education, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Communion, Nicene Creed, Pray for the Pope. priest by the family. For more information call the rectory. Sacrament of Holy Orders or program, marriage prep and Catholic high schools. The materials also are calling to religious life - please suitable for individual use, according to the pro-life secretariat. contact the priest in order to discern God’s will. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - This process is structured to provide information Vatican City, Oct 14, 2016 / 06:55 am (EWTN News/CNA) Pope Francis has decided to send an initial for the formation of those who are contribution of $100,000 to to help with emergency recovery in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the Vatican announced seeking a fuller life as Christians in Friday. Donated through the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, the money will be used to support flood victims, and “is intended as a the Catholic Tradition. For first and immediate concrete expression of the feelings of paternal spiritual closeness and encouragement of the Holy Father information, please call the Office of Religious Education. toward the people and territories affected,” an Oct. 14 communique from the Vatican read. Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti in the Religious Education For Children morning on Oct. 4. A category four storm with winds racing at 145mph, it is the most powerful Caribbean storm in a decade, Call the Office of Religious Education devastating Haiti, which is still reeling from the catastrophic earthquake that crushed much of the country in 2010. With more for information about registering than 1,000 dead and hundreds of thousands displaced, according to the BBC, Haiti was hardest hit in the southeast, with many your child. Knights of Columbus - Meet the in towns and fishing villages killed by debris, falling trees and swollen rivers. The Pope’s contribution to the relief effort is part of second Thurs. of the month at 7pm. aid activated throughout the Catholic Church immediately following the storm. Numerous bishops’ conferences and charitable Come Lord Jesus Groups - organizations have all stepped in to help Haiti, including Caritas Haiti, in collaboration with Caritas Internationalis, which has now Seeking to become closer to God, launched a first appeal for emergency aid to 2,700 families for the purchase and distribution of food and hygiene kits, the learning more about scripture and being spiritually prepared for Sunday communique says. After the storm, Pope Francis assured his prayers and solidarity with all those affected: “Learning of the liturgy….consider joining a CLJ devastation wrought by hurricane Matthew, which has caused numerous victims and considerable damage, His Holiness Pope Group Call Marguerite Sumrall Francis expresses his sadness and assures his prayer for all those who have lost a loved one,” an Oct. 7 telegram read. Signed 395-5304 for more information. by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal and addressed to the president of the Haitian Bishops Conference, Need a Ride to 10am Mass- Cardinal Chibly Langlois, the letter expressed the Pope’s “deep sympathy in these painful circumstances.” call Evelyn Estay at 985-395- 3610 by 3:00 PM on the Friday before each Sunday that you need assistance. MASS INTENTIONS Office of Religious Education & Formation UPCOMING EVENTS…

MONDAY, OCT. 17 Mamie Perry 395-3881 [email protected] 6:30am: Fr. Vu, Discussion Group: Adult Discussion Group will (After Mass: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena) begin at 6:30 this Monday First Saturday Rosary: TUESDAY, OCT. 18 The Holy Rosary will be prayed before the Vigil Mass 9:30am: Nursing Home– in church beginning at 4pm the first Saturday of each

month. Please join us. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 October 6:30AM: Joyce Leger Oct. 23 10:00 a.m. 2nd Grade & Confirmation Oct 22, Saturday we will be having a Students’ Mass THURSDAY, OCT. 20 “Clean up the Grounds Day” here 12:10PM: 3:00 p.m. Living Rosary sponsored by the Confirmation Class at St. Joseph, all help is welcomed. FRIDAY, OCT. 21 6:30AM: Frank Governale CCD Holiday Schedule:

(NO classes on these dates:) ST. JOSEPH FOOD PANTRY SATURDAY, Oct. 22 4:30pm: Danny & Norris Broussard, Anthony & Nov. 23 2016 Thanksgiving The food pantry is in need of these items: canned Marie Morella, Anna Ruth Taylor, Clyde G. Dec. 21-Jan. 4 Christmas Holidays milk, canned meat, rice, mac & cheese, spaghetti Peterson, Anthony & Josephine Bila, Donald Ross, Feb. 11 Ash Wednesday sauce, crackers, cereal, grits, oatmeal, bathroom Amy Lowery, Donald Ross, John & Annette March 22- Last day of class tissue, peanut butter, jelly and snacks for kids. Carpenter, Donald Jumonville, Ernest Felterman, Our Pantry is Bare!! Edna Bourque SUNDAY, Oct. 23 ************** 8:00am: Lenny Guzzino, Ray Jude Vidos Sr., For Women’s Study Group any woman interested in the People of our Parish, Jo Broussard, Neil & sharing a few mornings discussing matters of faith and Charlotte Bernadou family should contact the religious education office To everyone who 10:00am: Frank Governale, Verona Vidrine, Gertrude S. Bailey, Harold Allemond, for more information. (First meeting TBA) 5:00pm: James Blocker Jr., Beth Verret, Katherine helped with the Cardinale, Ross Grimball, Elsa Y. Parchmont, Holy Confirmation Candidates 2016 Souls, Antonia Lipari Mire, Judy Clark, Please pray for our young people who are in beignet breakfast, preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sanctuary Light Bessie Simoneaux Anna Armato Christina Becker Zachary Burke Kathryn Craddock Sick Relatives & Friends Morgan Crews Luke Felterman Please pray for the sick of our parish & their Adriano Gamboa Madison Giroir caregivers: Stella Saleme, Linda Thomas, Charles Felterman, Arthur Roy, Scott Governale, Linda Adams, Braden Guidry Tapanga Haven Anthony Trosclair, Mary Ann Trosclair, Dana Griffin, William Hymel, Jr. Maddie Osburn B.L. & Jackie Como, Charles Culotta, Brittany Richoux, , Andy Hebert, Evita & Karter Boutte, Earl McNail, Frank Mallory Perry Hayden Pinho Black, Kristin LaPointe, Natalie Hyatt, Pat Gary, Gayle Kaci Savoie Sydney Vidrine Verdin, Loretia Plemons, Barry Broussard, Wilda & Frank Cali, Barry Tobias, Sylvia Felterman, Cary Mac Staples, We invite the community to support our candidates by Clyde Aucoin, Carol Covillier, Ruby Crapell, Sally adopting one or all of them in prayer. Keep a reminder of Rogers, Karen Thurgie, Geraldine Dinger, Coutrey them with you by taking one of the prayer doves. Please Cox, Emma G. Cox, Tessie Michel, Michelle Thomas, Fr. Vidrine, Cindy Dugus, Joe Guillory, Amber Grogan, Rip pray for them and be living examples of faith for them. & Cherly Verdin, Nola & Deidra Verdin, Michelle Thomas, Dean Carrington, Mary Sehon, Greg Cart, Noel & Aeidia Verdin, Melissa Michel, Ellen C. Bougeious, Sandy Mire , HOMEBOUND Mathilde Harrington, Quinn Williams, Lara Campbell, If you known of anyone needing someone to It was a HUGE suc- Lillian Rose, Dennis Taylor, Ken Montgomery, Trevor Matherne, Mary Boudreaux, AJ & Myrna Bourg, Hunter bring Holy Communion to their home, Alpha, Mary Graves, Iris Roy, Charles LaSalle, Danell please call the office 395-3616. cess!! 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Oct. 22 & 23 Extra Ordinary Ministers of Eucharist Lector Altar Servers

Sat. 4:30pm Joy Guarisco, Jamie Guidry, Jane Watson Melvin Vining Kobi Lipari Sun. 8:00am Terry Burgess, AJ Gaudet, Lola Verret Irene Mouton Brian Landry Sun. 10:00am Paula Boutte, Frank Fink, Gloria Roy Terry Burgess Paris Guidry Sun. 5:00pm Loretta & Mike Brocato, Sandra Marshall Bridgette Taylor Mallory Perry

Ministers please see your schedules