St. Peter Roman Catholic Church Mission Statement e Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by living the PARISH Gospel of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacrament, and Service as taught by the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter SACRAMENTS Parish is a community of dedicated Catholics centered on the Approved August 19, 2014 Eucharist, which is the source and the summit of all that we SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY Mark P. Ledoux do and hope to become. Pastor EUCHARIST As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Tuesday - Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm Mass is central to who we are and what we do. Wednesday - Friday: 8am-12noon Normal Mass Times are listed on the front of the bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To Patricia Blumrich . .. .. .. 896-9408 receive your First Holy Communion, contact the Faith Formation Secretary, Parish Receptionist Parish Office, 896-9408. Carol Allemond..... .. [email protected] or 896-9408 SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager Essential to the Christian Life, the Cindy Courville.. 896-9408 Sacrament of Confession is where we come into Capital Campaign Office Manager contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us. Karen Broussard . .. .. … . 896-9408 Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing Parish Deacon our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a Deacon Barney Lejeune . .. 896-9408 personal relationship with Jesus. 30 minutes before every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered. Carencro Catholic School Principal If you need to receive the Sacrament of Confession Andre` Angelle . .. 896-8973 for the first time, contact the Parish Office, 896- Perpetual Adoration Coordinators 9408. Gloria Matte . .. .. 658-3759 Melinda Devillier . .. .. 896-1334 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Neocatechumenal Way Through the waters of Baptism, the new John McConnell . 873-4553 Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal Life. If you would like to have your infant baptized, Sacred Music Coordinator please contact the Parish Office at least 2-4 months Dr. Michael Totaro. .. 896-9408 prior to the baby’s due date so that there is enough Natural Family Planning time to complete preparation for the Sacrament. Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. 886-1437 Parents should be registered, Pro-Life Coordinators participating members of the Parish Family. Matthew & Amber Gauthier . [email protected] Candidates for Sponsors (Godparents) should be Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors will attend a Baptismal Seminar before they receive Melinda Devillier . .. .. 896-1334 the Baptismal Packet which must be received before Catholic Daughters an approved date is scheduled. GeorgAnna Robichaux. 896-0120 If you are a parent or an adult seeking the St. Anne Society Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish Madeline S. Braquet. 896-8703 Office, 896-9408. Bonne Mort Society Noreen Breaux . ... 896-8780 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE In the beginning, God created mankind Knights of Columbus as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union (3rd Degree) Wilbert Lacombe, Grand Knight . 322-4664 to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love (4th Degree) David Cloteau, Faithful Navigator . 366-3233 for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is Altar Servers made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the Matt Arceneaux .. [email protected] Church and the world. Couples discerning the St. Vincent De Paul . .. 896-9499 vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the God’s Little Dusters Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior Rose Richard . .. 896-6278 to the desired wedding date. Usher Coordinator Mark Prejean . .. .. 277-4215 SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF Cub Scout Pack 497 THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL Bobby Kennerson . 552-8962 ARRANGEMENTS Boy Scout Troup 143 The Church and her Sacraments Brian Deshotel . .654-7488 accompany us at every moment of our life. When Prayer Line we are very sick or nearing the end of this life, we Debbie Young. 280-6662 receive the healing of Christ through Anointing of Unplanned Pregnancy the Sick. Please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408, to make an appointment. For Free Confidential Counseling . .. .. 289-9366 Also, contact the office before you Parish Pastoral Council Members contact anyone else in making funeral arrangements. Corey Bordelon, Chairman, Jeff Mentel, Vice-Chairman We will lovingly guide you through that most Matthew Arceneaux, Secretary John Bergeron, Dr. Rick Feucht, difficult time. Allen Latour, Barney Lejeune, Janet Stelly, Nicholas Menard, Youth Member, Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair, NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Bob Simpson, Finance Committee Vice Chair, Please fill out a census card (located near the doors of the church), call the Parish Office or register Burt Arceneaux, Frank Connolly, Parish Trustees online at the church website: www.sprcc.org. SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH VOLUME 1050 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NUMBER 1049 JULY 31, 2016 Dear Friends of St. Peter’s, I was flooded with a feeling of joy as we gathered MARK YOUR for a lovely breakfast after morning Mass on Thursday, July 14th. I have never felt so welcomed and appreciated in a parish where I am only a part CALENDAR time minister. Your support for me as a priest is a powerful gift in my life. MONDAY – AUGUST 1 6:30AM – Mass TUESDAY – AUGUST 2 Father Ledoux has been very kind to me, and I hope to be as much help as I can to him and to all of you. You may or may 6:30AM – Mass not know that my primary assignment is to assist Bishop Deshotel as 6:00PM – Choir Practice [Church] Vicar General for our Diocese. It is mostly a hidden ministry assisting 6:30PM – Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Daughters as a canon lawyer, replacing our Bishop when he is away, and [Parish Hall] providing the support needed by our priests in order that they may WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 3 serve the people of their parishes, schools, hospitals, relief agencies 6:30AM – Mass etc. Much of my day involves working with attorneys, responding to 5:30PM – Overeaters Anonymous grievances, encouraging reconciliation, research and writing. My first [Parish Hall Upper Room] love, however, is always parish ministry. Helping at St. Peter’s keeps 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [Parish Hall] me rooted in the most important element in priestly life—communion THURSDAY – AUGUST 4 with God’s holy people. I hope that I can be with you for a long time. 6:30AM – Mass FIRST FRIDAY – AUGUST 5 Your friendship and encouragement mean more to me than you can 6:30AM – Mass ever imagine. Please accept my heartfelt thanks and appreciation. St. 7:00AM – Eucharistic Holy Hour Peter’s is a beautiful parish, and your desire to worship the Lord in FIRST SATURDAY – AUGUST 6 Spirit and in Truth is most evident. 7:00AM – First Saturday Mass followed by the In the hearts of Jesus and Mary, Holy Rosary with Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 4:00PM – Mass Monsignor W. Curtis Mallet, JCL, VG SUNDAY – AUGUST 7 7:00AM, 10:00AM (Blessing of Expectant Mothers following Mass), 5:30PM THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST EXTRAORDINARY FORM 1:00PM The devotion to the Precious Blood is one of the oldest devotions in the Church. 1 Peter 1:18-19 states the “Precious Blood, ocean of divine mercy: rationale for this devotion: “Realizing that you were Flow upon us! ransomed form your futile conduct, handed on by your Precious Blood, most pure offering: ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, Procure us every grace! but with the Precious Blood of Christ as of a spotless Precious Blood, hope and refuge of sinners: unblemished lamb.” This devotion is the remembrance Atone for us! that Jesus Christ, Our Beloved Savior, is the Lamb of God Who shed His Blood to redeem the world. Precious Blood, delight of holy souls: The Most Precious Blood devotion is also the foundation of all devotions. Draw us! Amen. ~St. Catherine of Siena Fr. John A. Hardon, SJ, in his work titled, The Precious Blood of Christ, rites HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST that, “the devotion to the Precious Blood is not a spiritual option; it is a spiritual obligation, and that it’s not only for priests, but also for every UNIVERSAL INTENTION: That sports may follower of Christ.” The first fruit of this devotion is a better understanding be an opportunity for friendly of the effects of sin. As Christ died for all, all have contributed to His death encounters between peoples and may by their own sin and must seek repentance. contribute to peace in the world. ~Mother Marie Andre’, PCPA, Superior; Abbess of Our Lady of Solitude Monastery FOR EVANGELIZATION: That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty, and love of neighbor. FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST WORSHIP: Celebrating this month, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15th), patroness of the Acadian people, and the Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary, may we recall with Thanksgiving our Lady's perfect example of Faith in God and her many protections and favors shown to us through her loving intercession. FAITH FORMATION: We pray for all parents at the start of a new year of Catechism instruction. As the first teachers of the Faith to their children, may parents be guided and strengthened in word and deed in handing on the precious gift of our Catholic Faith to all our children. EVANGELIZATION: In this month dedicated to the Most Blessed Sacrament, may our hearts be transformed by the grace of Jesus' Transfiguration through Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist so that we may desire nothing else to Him.