December 20, 2015

Where we give glory to God for everything as we become intentional disciples
Fourth Sunday of Advent
St. Pius X Catholic Church
201 EAST BAYOU PARKWAY
P.O. BOX 80489
LAFAYETTE, LA 70598-0489
Office (337) 232-4656 Fax (337)233-9468
www.stpiusxchurch.net
Office Hours Mon.-Thurs. 8 - 4 (lunch12-1)
Fri. 8 - 12
PARISH PRIESTS
REV. STEVEN C. LEBLANC
Pastor
REV. TAJ V. GLODD Associate Pastor
DEACON
DEACON PHILIP LIZOTTE
PARISH COUNCIL
Kenneth Werther, Pres., Rick Cambre, Vice-Pres., Matt
Hebert, Secretary, Sammy Russo, Helen Dauphin, Brad
Hamilton, Cheryl David, Angelle Pearce, Glenda
Laughlin, Trustee, Jim David, Trustee
December 20, 2015
Advent
ST. PIUS X PARISH
Mission Statement
OUR CHURCH AT PRAYER
Saturday Mass
Sunday Masses
5:00 pm
8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am.
5:00, 7:00 pm
Weekday Masses
6:20 am
First Saturday Mass 7:30 am
SACRAMENTS
St. Pius X Catholic Church
enables all who seek Christ to
hear the Gospel and live their faith
as good stewards. In living the Good
News, centered in the Eucharist, we
bring Christ to others so all may
live in freedom and grace.
Baptism
2nd and 4th Saturday: 2:30 pm
Baptismal Preparation Class is required. Call the
Parish Office for more information.
Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 pm
6:00 to 6:15 am Before weekday Mass . For other
times, call the Parish Office
Matrimony
Contact the Pastor at least SIX months before the
tentative marriage date.
Anointing of the Sick
Call the Parish Office.
PARISH OFFICE
STAFF AND MINISTERS
Mrs. Debbie Hebert,
Business Manager/Acct.
Mrs. Barbara Abshire,
Pastoral Asst.
Mr. Ashton Mouton, Jr.,
Evangelization Minister
Mrs. Rose Mary Corman,
Secretary
Mrs. Judy Hoffmann,
Receptionist
Mrs. Barbara Boudreaux,
Coordinator of
Sacramental Programs
Mr. Blake Paul Harson,
Education Minister
Mr. John Ray Perkins III,
Youth Minister
Mrs. Karen Melancon,
Music Minister
Mr. Kevin Martin, Organist
Deacon Phil Lizotte,
R.C.I.A. Director
Ms. Schuyler Kleinpeter,
Advancement and Stewardship Director
Ms. Mallory Wainwright,
Sacristan
Mr. Edward Baudoin,
Maintenance Director
Mrs. Angela Fangue,
Hospitality Ministry
Mrs. Pris Hebert,
Homebound, Needy
Dr. Catherine Janes,
Hospital Ministry
Mr. Jesse Gary
Nursing Home Ministry
Mrs. Ednamae Sahuc,
Children’s Sodality
Mrs. Jackie Richard,
Pro-Life Coordinator
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ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC
CHURCH LAFAYETTE
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t. Pius gathered Thursday evening December 10 to
celebrate the beginning of the Year of Mercy with a
Eucharistic Holy Hour. Both the 11:00AM Mass
Choir and the 5:00PM Mass music group provided music with an inspirational reflection
given by St. Pius’ Youth Minister, John Ray
Perkins. St. Pius is not a designated Church for
pilgrims, but since going through the Holy Door
of Mercy is such a strong part of the Year of
Mercy, a door was set up in the mail isle for all
to walk through. The first to go through the
door was the Eucharistic presence of Christ carried in
the monstrance in the opening procession which was
then placed on the altar. Later in the evening all gath-
ered were invited to walk through the door knowing that
Jesus had gone first and was now waiting for them to
come to him. As each walked through the door
the baptismal font was on the other side where
each could “wash” themselves in a desire to
return to our baptismal innocence. And having
washed, then those coming forwarding were
invited to either touch or kiss the base of the
monstrance since having heard in the gospel
the words of Jesus spoken to the Pharisee,
“You did not give me a kiss, but she has not
ceased kissing my feet since the time I entered.” So all
were invited to kiss “the feet of Jesus” as it were. The
evening ended with Benediction.
Parish News & Upcoming Events
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL SELECTION
Brad Hamilton and Annette Hebert were elected to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council for
four year terms. St. Pius thanks Rick Cambre
for his willingness to be of service to his parish in this capacity.
BISHOP’S SERVICES APPEAL UPDATE
As of November 30, 2015 St. Pius has given
$78,117.50 toward the goal of $159,064.35.
Thank you to all who have contributed to this
year’s BSA in either a pledge payment or a
one time donation as St. Pius leads the way.
BUILDING PROGRAM UPDATE On
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 the revisions
to the new church project were presented to
the Diocesan Building and Renovation Board
for approval and for the project to be rebid
according to those specifications in order to
keep the project within the budget. Please
continue to keep this effort in your prayers as
the building program continues to move forward.
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED The Parish
Office will close December 24 and will reopen Monday, December 28, in observance of
Christmas. The Parish Office will close December 31 and will reopen Monday, January
4, in observance of the Solemnity of Mary.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES COLLECTION ON
CHRISTMAS
A second collection will be
taken for the poor and needy of our parish
during the Christmas Masses . Please be
generous. Thank you.
PSR PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
There is NO PSR Monday, December 21,
2015. PSR will resume on Monday, January
4, 2016. Have a great Christmas break!
LITURGICAL MINISTERS AND ALTAR
SERVERS Any Eucharistic Minister, Lector,
or Altar Server who would like to serve for a
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and/or Solemnity of Mary (or anticipated) Mass can sign up
in the church vestibule after all weekend
Masses, or email Barbara Abshire at [email protected]. Thanks!
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Ministers are
needed at this time to assist in providing the
Holy Eucharist to our infirmed parishioners
who cannot attend Mass. Interested parishioners can call the Parish Office at 232-4656.
St. Pius X Catholic Church is blessed
Vocation Chalice
Ministry. Today the family of
to have a
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St. Pius X
Holiday Mass Schedule
Edith Hebert
will receive the Vocational Chalice at the
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass. Please join them
this week in prayer for Vocations to the
Priesthood and Religious Life. If you would
like to have the Vocation Chalice in your
home for a week of prayer for Vocations to
the Priesthood and Religious Life, please call
the Parish Office.
ST. PIUS CHRISTMAS DECORATION
MEMORIALS Anyone who wishes to make
a Christmas Memorial of flowers and decorations for the sanctuary are asked to call the
Parish Office, 232-4656. Memorials will be
listed in the Christmas Bulletin.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED on Mon., December 21 from 5:00 o’clock pm to 9:00
o’clock p.m. to sort groceries for the Holiday Food
Drive and on Tues., December 22 from 9:00
o’clock am to 12:00 o’clock noon to deliver
food baskets. Questions concerning volunteering can be directed to Jamie Wagnon at
288-1562. Just meet us in the Parish Life
Center on the dates listed. We’ll be happy to
see you!
Christmas
Thursday, December 24
4:00 p.m. in Church
4:00 p.m. in the School Gym
6:00 p.m. Children’s Mass
(children bring a bell, flashlight and
one canned good)
Friday, December 25
12:00 Midnight Mass
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
No afternoon Masses
Solemnity of Mary
Thursday, December 31
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 1
9:30 a.m. only
No afternoon Masses
Patriotic Rosary
Tuesdays 6:00 pm
St. Pius X Church
Praying as a community
for our families and
the United States of America.
The Patriotic Rosary is prayed every Tuesday
evening at 6:00 p.m. in church at St. Pius X
parish. This rosary is prayed for the healing
and conversion of all America. You are invited to join fellow parishioners, and others from
surrounding parishes, each week as we
prayerfully storm Heaven on behalf of our
beloved country.
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Parent Life Night is Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 in the
Meeting Room. Once a month, we have a Life
Night for you, our parents, to help you grow in
your faith and provide opportunities to have community with other parents.
EDGE is our middle school ministry and it is open
to anyone in 6th, 7th and 8th graders. It takes place
the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Our Camp
dates for
next Summer are
June
13th—June
18th. Registration is
open
The Life Teen Registration form is now live on our website—www.stpiusxlifeteen.com. The calendar of 20152016 events is also up. Please visit our website to get
signed up.
Life Teen is our Youth Ministry for high school teenagers
(9th-12th grade). It also serves as catechesis for nonCatholic school students (9th-11th) who plan to receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The registration form and the 2015-2016 Schedule are on
our website.
online. Go to our website—
www.stpiusxlifeteen.com.
If you have questions, please email John
Ray.
The Bayou House is opened this week. Wednesday,
6:30 pm –8:30 pm for the Gathering.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Youth Minister: John Ray Perkins III
[email protected]—Phone: 337-232-4656
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Perpetual Adoration Testimony Of Favors Granted
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”Thank you for watching over my two grandsons and family.”
“Thank you for your sign of the Cross.”
Perpetual Adoration
Repose of the Blessed Sacrament
Notice to all committed Adorers participating in Perpetual Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament. The Blessed Sacrament “Eucharist” will be
reposed in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel from 4:00 pm Wednesday,
December 23 until Monday, January 4, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. If you are
a committed Adorer during this time you are not obligated to be in the
Chapel. Please resume you Committed Adoration schedule starting
Monday, January 4, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.
If you will be out of town at other times please follow procedure by
contacting your Hourly Coordinator and or Division Leader to request a
substitute or you may get a copy of the substitute list located in the
back of the sign in binder of the Chapel. If you have a prayer partner
but do not know their name, call your Division Leader to get their
name. If your prayer partner can be present you do not need a substitute. There is also a list of the Hourly Coordinators and Division Leaders with their contact information in the sign in binder.
Thank you for being a committed Adorer in the St. Pius X Adoration
Chapel.
To participate in this ministry, sign up online at www.stpiusxchurch.net
then click on Adoration on the left side of the screen or use the Sign up
cards that are available at the Chapel entrance or in the church vestibule, call 232-4656 or email [email protected].
Novena to Mary Undoer of Knots
E VE RY THURS DAY , BE G I NNI NG J ANUARY 7, 2 016
In Church
5:30 pm
January 7 through March 10
While the “knots” novenas currently in circulation are meant to focus on the healing and intentions of the individual praying, this particular novena is intended to redirect our focus
away from ourselves. As Pope Francis continues to exhort all Catholics to stop looking to
their own needs, but instead to go out into the streets and serve the poor, witness to those
who disdain the faith, and in general repent of pride and self centeredness, the need for a
deep conversion of one’s mind set and perspective becomes evermore gravely apparent.
We will be praying for struggling marriages; for those with addictions; for your pastor; for
your local bishop; for the poor; for the unbelieving; for Christians outside the Catholic
Church; for the Holy Father; and for your own needs.
Please consider joining us on Thursday evenings. All are welcome.
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Prayer & Worship
Mass Intentions
December 19 - 26, 2015
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Chris & Jonathan Daly; Mildred & Hubert Cortez; Joey Garzotto; M/M
Freddie Waguespack; M/M Wallace Waguespack & Family; M/M Felix Robichaux & Family; Brandon Pesson; M/M Theard Bodoin; Michael Dronet; Larry Custer; M/M Fred Stovall;
M/M James McGlothlan; Angela King; Susan Bishop; Ernest & Dwight Coleman; Albert &
Irma Fangue; Darryl Carte; Romain (Theo) Laborde & Family; Simon & Ella Gilbert; Ron
Voison; Theresa Savoie; Evelyn Goudeau; Jimmy Bedore (Birthday); Carl & Mary Meier;
Special Intention; Whitfield Family
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Samuel Joseph Russo; Kenneth Magnon; M/M George Magnon Jr.;
George Magnon Sr.; M/M Elmo Broussard Sr.; Ariel & Elaine Bellemin; Alice Perry; Madison Cohen; Cooper Schwarz; Cleveland & Anne Sellers; Claude & Edna Bellemin; Helen
K. Dominick; Kathleen B. Fleming; Betty Alleman; Rufus Alleman; Florena Sonnier; Steven
Bergeron; Ada & Hubert Hebert; Joseph & Dorothy Montesano; Curly & Verna Mouton
Duhon; Olive Duhon; M/M Fernand Mouton; Billy Joe McFarland; Marie Patin; Charles Webre Family
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Henrietta Gutierrez; Al Leonpacher; Russell Harvey; Special Intention;
Willa Sellers; Velma Guarino; Herman (Gerald) Olivier Jr.; Donald & Ronald Bush; Sylvan
Manuel; Edward & Alicia Smith; Patrick Smith; Jim Moreau; Jeff Moreau; M/M Isaac Venable; Special Intentions (2)
Sunday 11:00 a.m. The St. Pius X Parish Family
Sunday 5:00 a.m. Jeannine Leblanc; Bella Leblanc; Eunice Bernard & Families; Allen R.
Bares; Marilyn Baquet; Antoine & Marguerite Baquet; Frank Tetnowski; Josephine Majerski; Victoria Wojciechowski; Charley Rose Beasley; Terri - Faith Fontenot & Family; Special intentions (2); Elaine Joubert; M/M Freeman Moreau; Special Intention
Sunday 7:00 pm. Jelica Buva; Eda Edlefsen; Lars Elfervig
Monday 6:20 p.m. Angela King; Joyce Hadley; M/M Arthur Hebert; Hardy Hebert; Perry
Hebert; M/M Victor Hummert; Deceased Members of Family
Tuesday 6:20 a.m. Noy Huval; M/M John Dore; Ann Hanna; Patrick Joseph Culotta
(Anniversary); Joyce Lavergne Ducote & Lavergne Family
Wednesday 6:20 a.m. The Holy Souls in Purgatory
Thursday 4:00 p.m. Karl Braquet; Letitia & Earl Strickland; Roy Montgomery; Florence &
M.O. Reed; Hilton Tacke; Gursey Delahoussaye; M/M Clormare LaPointe; Madres Bourgeois; Elida & Placide Smith; Jeanette Capdepon; Special Intention; Rowe Greene: Harold
Green; Special Intention; Wade & Kevin Judice; Ronnie Langlinais; Randy Moore; M/M
Clome Viator; Jeffery Viator; Bill & Monie Dronet; Morris (Bob) Belaire; Al Leonpacher;
Barbara Mier; Simon Domingue; Marguerite Domingue; Phillip & Eunice Pousson; Elie &
Rose Guillory; Jacob Matt; Hermina Pousson; Wilda Epperly; Steven M. Bergeron; Helen
K. Dominick; Kathleen B. Fleming; Ada & Hubert Hebert; Dr. Paul & Louella Boriskie;
Denis & Bertha Bertrand; Milton & Pauline Barras; Diane Barras Jacobs; Emile & Melba
Duchamp; Stephanie Meaux; Sam & Eunice Pullin; Special Intention; Jeanette O’Rourke;
Bill Angelle; Keith Borne; Raymus Hebert; Mike O’Pry; Gloria Baudoin; Armond & Eve
Dugas Guilbeau; John Oran Guilbeau; Sidney & Dulcide Menard Bodin; Lloyd J. & Joe
Hebert Bodin; Henry H. & Hazel Broussard Bodin; John & Irene B. Granger; Fred & Hazel
B. Dugas Sr.; Harris J. Bodin; Enoch (Dug) & Bessie S. Dugas; Allen Ray Bares; Dale
Touchette; John Borne; George Martin; Adam Dugas; Solange (SueSue) Hernandez;
Jeremi Ron Gary; Maurice & Vertalee Comeaux; Leith Alshrouf; Erwin Leonpacher; M/M
Felix Landry Jr.; Dr./Mrs. Louis Leonpacher; Weber & Adams Families; Fr. Harry Benefiel;
Allen Jeansonne; Levence & Irene Richard
Thursday 6:00 p.m. Willard, Glen & Kelly Richard; Alfred & Aurelia H. Vidrine; Special
Intentions (2); Arthur, Hardy & Perry Hebert; M/M Victor Hummert & Deceased Members of Family
Friday 12:00 a.m. Midnight Norma Jean Miller; Gertie Theriot; Joyce & Peter
Bentivegna; Steven M. Bergeron; Jeremy (Jerry) Jude Cormier; Dolores Colbert-Perrot;
Josephine Colbert-Williams; M. Craig Leathem Jr.; Michael Leathem Sr.; Lionel Lancon
Sr.; John Sullivan; Darrel Landry; Roland & Frances Dugas; Jose’ Luis Flores; Jose’
Flores; Deceased Members of the Tiedemann & Buckley Families; Deceased Members of
the Laurent & Bartolo Families; Rev. Robert L. Shreve; Joseph C. Shreve Jr.; Alexander
B. Corman Sr.
Friday 9:30 a.m. Eddy Williams; Virginia M. Aimone; John Schoelen Family; Dorothy
Montesano; Helen K. Dominick; Kathleen B. Fleming; Golden Dufrene; M/M Norah Dufrene; M/M Ellis Esponge; Jeremi Ron Gary; M/M Adam LeBlanc; M/M Adam Gary; Joan
Bellefontaine; M/M E.W. Bellefontaine; M/M P.T. Burke; M/M Freddie Miller; Fred Miller;
M/M Leo Sibille; Jose’ Luis Flores; Jose’ Flores; Rodney Aucoin Sr.; Ray Thomas; Mazey
Thibodeaux; M/M Arthur Hebert; Hardy Hebert; Perry Hebert; M/M Victor Hummert; Deceased Members of Family; Billy Joe McFarland; Marie Patin; Charles Webre Family
Friday 11:00 a.m. Gen McGlothlin Bienvenu; Brett Solar; Bob Pastor; Special Intentions (2)
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Allen R. Comeaux; Cathy Schexnider; Joseph Spaetgens; Joey
Garzotto; M/M Leno Garzotto & Family; M/M Baptista Garzotto & Family; M/M Fernand
Andre & Family; John Koury; Larry Custer; M/M Fred Stovall; M/M James McGlothlan;
Ernest & Dwight Coleman; Albert & Irma Fangue; Darryl Cart; Romain (Theo) Laborde &
Family; Simon & Ella Gilbert; Ron Voison; Theresa Savoie; Evelyn Goudeau; Stephen A.
Comeaux; Coach Margo Comeaux; Leith Alshrouf
December 20, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings for Today
First Reading — From you, Bethlehem, shall come forth one who is to
be ruler in Israel. (Micah 5:1‑4a).
Psalm — Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall
be saved (Psalm 80).
Second Reading — By Christ doing the will of God, we have been
consecrated (Hebrews 10:5‑10).
Gospel — “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of
your womb” (Luke 1:39‑45).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45
1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56
Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79
Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17,
22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13;
Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12;
Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:16; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 0:17-22
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps
84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk
2:41-52
Clergy Weekend Please Pray for
Mass Schedule these Priests This
Dec. 26-27, 2015
Week
Saturday
5:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
12 - 26
Fr. Taj V. Glodd
12 - 27
Fr. Steve LeBlanc
Fr. Steve LeBlanc
Fr. Steve LeBlanc
Fr. Taj V. Glodd
Fr. Taj V. Glodd
Presider is subject to change.
Sun.
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
Rev. Clyde LeBlanc, SJ
Rev. Steven C. LeBlanc
Rev. Louis Ledoux
Rev. Mark Ledoux
Rev. Austin Leger
Rev. Lambert Lein, SVD
Rev. Roland Lesseps, SJ
Eternal Father, we lift up to You
these and all the priests of this world.
Sanctify them. Heal and guide them.
Mold them into the likeness of Your
Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest.
May their lives be pleasing to You. In
Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
MEMORIALS
The Sanctuary Candle will burn in memory of
Herman (Gerald) Olivier Jr.
St. Pius X Knights of Columbus
STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCE
The collection for Dec. 5-6 has been reprinted because of an error
made in last week’s bulletin. Thanks for understanding.
DECEMBER 5 - 6, 2015
DECEMBER 12-13, 2015
Envelopes …(259)………..17,237.00
Loose Checks/Cash.(101)…10,888.00
Online Giving ..(124)….......... 5,757.00
Total
………..….… $33,882.00
Envelopes …(326)………..29,524.00
Loose Checks/Cash.(109)…..8,912.00
Online Giving ..(104)….......... 5,776.00
Total
………..….… $44,212.00
Mission Club: $1,843.00
Immaculate Conception
$4,271.00
Retirement for Religious
$6,108.00
Capital Campaign Pledges: $6,456,299.09
Pledges Collected: $3,440,603.69
Capital Campaign Pledges: $6,452,499.09
Pledges Collected: $3,412,817.89
St. Pius X Knights of Columbus Council 8901 is sponsoring a
55 passenger bus to the 2016 Louisiana Life March at the
State Capitol in Baton Rouge on January 23, 2016. The bus
will depart St. Pius X Church at 8:00 a.m. on January 23 and
arrive back at Church after the march at 2:30 p.m. Fare is $6
per person and is due at the time of reservation. Reservations
may be made at the Church Office, or online at
www.tinyurl.com/lifemarchbus . The online reservation site
has full information and payment by credit card is accepted. For questions please contact Gerald Hoffmann at 9930212 or [email protected] .
Join us for this powerful march from the Old State Capitol to
the State Capitol, music, prayer, and inspirational presentations. Families Welcome!
TMIY THAT MAN IS
YOU! The fall session of
TMIY concluded December
12, and will resume Saturday,
January 16, 2016. Merry
Christmas and a very happy
New Year!
DECEMBER
ELECTRONIC GIVING
We offer electronic giving as an easy way to support our
parish. It is convenient for you and provides much-needed
consistency for the church. You have total control of how
much and when you would like to support. Please visit our
website at www.stpiusxchurch.net or use the Quick Reader
(QR) code to locate the giving page where you can set up
both recurring and one-time contributions. Thank you for your generosity!
Universal: That all may experience the mercy of God,
who
never tires of forgiving.
Evangelization: That families, especially those who
suffer, may find in the birth of
Jesus a sign of certain hope.
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Around the Diocese
OPEN HOUSE In observance of the Year of
Consecrated Life, Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat
Center in St. Martinville will host an Open
House on December 27. For more info. call
Fr. Michael Champagne at (337) 394-6550.
gress Street, Lafayette. Presented by Very
Rev. Msgr. Robie Robichaux, JCL, VJ, Judicial
Vicar for the Diocese of Lafayette, this workshop will explain what the Church means by a
Declaration of Nullity and how to petition for
one. All are welcome. For info., contact Mary
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A PRAYER
Bergeron (337-654-8682
VIGIL FOR CONSECRATED LIFE at the Com- or [email protected].
munity of Jesus Crucified, Mater Dolorosa
Chapel, 103 Railroad Ave. in St. Martinville.
DIVORCE RECOVERY PROGRAM he Office
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at
of Marriage and Family Life offers a 6-week
9:00 PM January 31, 2015, night prayer will be divorce recovery program for those who have
sung, and confessions will be available. Holy
suffered from divorce/separation. The Divorce
Mass of Mary Mother of God will be celebrated Recovery Program, based on The Catholic's
at 11:00 PM to ring in 2016. The adoration and Divorce Survival Guide is facilitated by Michelle
Holy Mass will be offered for religious vocations Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counseas the Church continues her observance of the lor. The six week series will meet on Sundays
Year of Consecrated Life. A plenary indulfrom 4:00pm-6:00pm, Immaculata Center, 1408
gence can be gained by those who join us for
Carmel Drive, starting on January 17, 2016.
the praying of night prayer at 9:00 PM. Call Our The cost for the program is $50.00 per person,
Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center at (337) 394which covers all six meeting dates and your
6550 for more information.
materials. Please visit our website,
www.diolaf.org/divorcerecovery to register or to
EXPERIENCE NEW ORLEANS! Join
find out more information.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Jan. 8-10, 2016
Join Fr. Hampton Davis on a Pilgrimage to New FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS: ENCOUNOrleans. The group will visit the St. Louis
TERING THE LIVING GOD IN MARRIAGE
Cathedral, Jackson Square, River Boat Cruise, Saint Ignatius of Loyola believed that we enShrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Ursuline counter God at every moment of our existence.
Convent, Shrine of Blessed Xavier Seelos, St. His Spiritual Exercises provide the means to
Joseph’s Seminary and so much more. Don’t help us to become more and more aware of
miss out, space is limited. For more info., call this ever-present God. In preparation for Lent,
(337)291-1933.
join Robin and Easton Hebert as we journey
through the Exercises and encounter the living
ANNULMENTS: WHAT THEY ARE AND
God in ourselves, our spouses and in "all
HOW TO GO ABOUT IT Please join us for a things". Included in the retreat will be pockets
workshop on “Annulments: What They Are and of silence and ample time for deep personal
How To Go About It” on Thursday, January 14, and couple sharing within the context of prayer.
2016, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Edmond Cath- The retreat takes place February 5-7, 2016 at
olic Church (Family Center), 4131 West ConSt. Mary of the Pines Retreat Center in Cha-
tawa, Mississippi. It begins at 4:00 on Friday
and ends after lunch on Sunday. Suggested
donation is $340.00 per couple. For reservations: Call Sister Helen Roper at 601-783-0801
or e-mail: [email protected] For questions: [email protected]
AN EVENING WITH DR. PHILIP MANGO,
PH.D. The Office of Marriage and Family Life
is sponsoring An Evening with Dr. Philip Mango
on March 4, 2016. The doors open at 6:00pm
with dinner at 6:30pm and talk at 7:30pm. The
evening will be held at Immaculata Center,
1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501. Join
us and our speaker Dr. Mango, author of several CD’s, including “The Psychological & Theological Dimensions of Marriage”. The cost for
the evening is $50.00 per couple/ $25 singles
which includes your dinner. For more information or to register, please visit our website,
www.diolaf.org/marriage. Click on Marriage
Enrichment. A board certified psychotherapist,
Dr. Mango is a nationally recognized speaker
and has made several appearances on EWTN.
Dr. Mango has published many CD’s including
The Neurology and Psychology of MaleFemale Differences; Masculinity and Femininity; and The Psychological & Theological Dimensions of Marriage just to name a few.
Dr. Philip Mango is a husband, father, and
musician that has worked closely with Blessed
Mother Teresa of Calcutta for many years as a
mental health consultant.
2016 DIOCESAN MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY
MASS The Diocesan Marriage Anniversary
Masses are sponsored annually by the Office
of Marriage and Family Life Ministry, on behalf
of Bishop Michael Jarrell. The celebration is
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Catholics Returning Home Program
The Catholics Returning Home program is designed
to invite and welcome non-practicing, inactive Catholics to return “Home to the Catholic Church” and resume the practice of their faith in a warm and accepting atmosphere.
“Come to me all you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will
refresh you.” Matt 11:28
Catholics Returning Home provides a positive context for inactive Catholics to hear their personal call. Coming home to this personal relationship with God through the Church is a challenging step for most people
who have been inactive for any period of years. This program provides a
welcoming space for Catholics who have not been connected to a faith
community where:
·
· Personal stories of pain and hurt can be told
· Participation in the worshiping Community is made
to be very comfortable
· Concerns and questions can be met or directed to
the appropriate people
Acceptance and understanding are modeled after Our Lord Jesus
Christ
This six-week program begins Monday January 11, 2016 and ends
Monday February 22, 2016, and will be held in Conference Room B in
the Annex Building, 201 E. Bayou Pkwy, Lafayette. Time: 6:30pm8:00pm. You may just show up, or contact Ashton Mouton at St. Pius X;
232-4656 SPX office; 296-6713 Cell; [email protected]
to register or ask questions.
hosted by various church parishes throughout the diocese, typically during the months of February and March.
One Mass is designated for the recognition of couples
who are celebrating 25, 40, 50, 60, or more years of married life. Pre-registration is required by all couples who
wish to be recognized during the Marriage Anniversary
Mass. Due to the large volume of participation each year,
only couples who are celebrating one of the designated
anniversary years may register to be recognized, and the
anniversary must fall within that calendar year. No registrations are accepted at the door on the day of the Anniversary Celebration Mass. The bishop will present all
registered couples with a certificate in honor of their marriage anniversary, and a special reception will be held
immediately following each Mass. Friends and family
members are welcome to attend the Mass and reception;
however, reserved seating is only available for the couples being honored, while others are asked to be seated
behind this reserved section. The Mass will be on February 28, 2016 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Eunice at
2:00 PM, with Bishop Michael Jarrell presiding. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Go to www.diolaf.org/
marriage or call 337-261-5653 to register.
IPHONE & ANDROID There's an app for that! The
Ragin' Cajun Catholics from Our Lady of Wisdom Church
and Catholic Student Center proudly announce the release of a new mobile app! Available for both Apple and
Android, the free app delivers Catholic life and everything
Ragin' Cajun Catholics at your fingertips! To get the app,
search Ragin' Cajun Catholics in the app store, or go
to www.parishsolutionsco.com/rcc. Once downloaded,
app users can choose to receive push notifications for
exclusive updates and reminders. The app is a production of the Parish Solutions Company, and features links
to Ragin' Cajun Catholics media, homilies, blog posts,
prayers, local events, and much more! Visit
www.RaginCajunCatholics.org for more information.
PARISH
ACTIVITIES
Perpetual Adoration
Call Parish Office
Bible Study
Tuesday 9:30 AM & 6:30
PM Wednesday 9:30 AM
& 6:30 PM (Fall & Spring)
Charismatic Prayer Group
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Child Care
Sunday 9:30 & 11:00 AM
Choir Practice
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Knights of Columbus
ENGAGED COUPLES
Spend a weekend
1st & 3rd Thurs.: 6:30 PM
away from the cares and distractions of everyNovena to Our Lady of
day living. Attend a Catholic Engaged EnPrompt Succor
counter Weekend. The weekend is open to
Saturday: 4:30 PM
any engaged couple wanting to prepare for a
Parish Coffee
deeper more meaningful life together in a
marriage recognized by the Catholic Church according to Last Sunday: AM Masses
its Church law. Upcoming weekend dates are January 15 St. Elizabeth Seton Ro-17, March 4-6, and April 15-17. For cost of weekends, sary Group
Wednesday: 9:30 AM
DIOCESAN MARRIAGE PREPARATION PRESENTERS other dates, and to learn more, visit our website
Patriotic Rosary
NEEDED!!! Married couples who are interested in pre- at www.lafayettecee.org or contact Paul & Carolyn
Tuesday: 6:00 PM
senting material to a group of engaged couples as part of Trahan at (337)254-8947 or (337)898-9257, or
Pius Senior Organizatheir marriage preparation are needed. The married cou- cee.trahan@gmailcom.
tion (PSO)
ple would only have to commit to presenting four times a Find us on Facebook at Lafayette Catholic Engaged EnThird Thursday: 11:00 AM
year and the office is willing to pay for babysitting if you
counter.
Sunday Pre-School
need assistance in that area. The marriage prep days are
Sept.- May 9:30 AM
all on weekends. If interested, please contact the MarEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Diocese of
Women’s Guild
riage and Family Life office at 261-5653 or email kchapLafayette is currently accepting applications for the posi- Quarterly
[email protected].
tion of Data Entry Clerk, Capital Campaign, a part-time
job scheduled M-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Contact the
ALL NEW RAGIN’ CAJUN CATHOLICS APP FOR
Diocese of Lafayette for further information.
Called to Serve
TIME
LECTORS
5:00 PM
Pat Colbert-Cormier, Emile Babin
Weekend of Dec. 26 - 27
TEAM 4
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
December 26
Nancy Manuel, Paul & Beverly Galantowicz
ALTAR SERVERS
Steven Perret
December 27
8:00 AM
Billie & Bob Henry
Teresa Margaglio, Bill Bellefontaine, Jennifer & Sammy Russo,
Christel Dawkins, David Romagosa
Tony and Isabella Russo,
Charlie Dronet
9:30 AM
Charles Weil, John Stansbury
Frances Cordill, Paul Bienvenu, Ann Langlinais,
Kenneth Werther, Louis & Marjie Breaux
James Way, Matthew Adams,
Jacob Breaux
9:30 AM
Children’s Church Leader
No Children’s Church December 20 or 27
11:00 AM
Luther Delcambre, Rick Cambre
Brooke Loiseau, Grant Pecoraro, Bernice LaBauve,
Allison Hebert, Kayla Raffray, Gerald Barousse
Brock & Christian Cambre, Garrett
Montgomery, William Spielmann
5:00 PM
Bobbie Moriarity, Judy Hoffmann
Kathy Kosnosky, Nick Enwright, Jessica Quibodeaux,
Madison Guidry, Beth Bakeler, Dean Moriarity
Michael Schaub,
Gabriel Chiasson, Michael Tracy
7:00 PM
Aaron Miller, Barb Swanson
Ed Rose, Nanette Cazayoux, Michela Camel
Riley Broussard, Collin Finley
Dec. 21 -- 23
6:20 a.m.
Michael Tracy and Tony Russo
www.stpiusxchurch.net
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