June 12, 2016

42021 Highway 621 Gonzales, LA 70737
A People Set Apart
Parish Staff
Pastor ……………….......…..Rev. Rubin Reynolds
Administrative Assistant…........….Julie Carpenter
Administrative Assistant…...……..Sandy Dardeau
Bookkeeper……………….….Renae Schexnaydre
Business Manager ………........Kathleen LoCicero
Consultant on Call …………....Sammy Chestovich
Director of Christian Formation…........Mary Kruse
Maintenance Supervisor …..……...…..Ron Duhon
Pastoral Associate ...…...…..….Robin Richardson
PSR Secretary …………….…........Sharon Buquoi
PSR Secretary ……………………..….Vicki Poche
Jr. Youth Director ………..……....…....Dana Millet
Sr. Youth Director………..……...….Garrett Tregre
June 12, 2016
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil Mass:.……......…..……...…4:00 pm
Sunday Masses …..............8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am
Monday, Wednesday - Friday…...….........8:30 am
Tuesday—Communion Service …............8:30 am
Reconciliation
Saturdays: 3-3:30 pm and before daily Mass.
Other times by appointment with priest.
Parish School of Religion Principals:
Patricia Sanchez……...……....…...….High School
Flory Reynolds……....... Middle & Primary School
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday….............8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday……………...….……....…...8:00 am to Noon
Telephones
Parish Office…..……….....…….… (225) 647-8461
Fax………………………...…..........(225) 647-5125
E-mail:…….……...…....…[email protected]
New Parishioners: Please complete the registration form which can be found on our website and return to the parish office.
Church Certificates: For all sacramental certificates, contact Julie Carpenter at 225-647-8461
Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are held the First Sunday of each month, following 11:00 a.m. Mass. Parents of infants and children under
age 7 are to attend 1 Baptism Seminar. (If pregnant, attend as early as possible during the pregnancy.)
Baptism Seminars are held on the Tuesday following the first Sunday of the month at 6:30 pm. *Baptism of children 7 years and older must go
through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for Children. Contact Mary Kruse at 225-647-8461
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): For adults inquiring about becoming Catholic and baptized Catholics who lack Confirmation
and Holy Communion, contact Donna Chestovich at 225-938-0985.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Christian Burial:
Couples need to contact the parish office six months prior to their planned wedding date.
Families should contact the parish office, as soon as possible, prior to making other funeral arrangements.
Pastoral Care of the Sick: Contact the office in regards to those who are seriously ill, hospitalized and homebound. Emergency calls are
made immediately.
Vocations for Priesthood and Religious Life: Contact the office of Vocations and Seminarians at 225-336-8779 or visit their website at
www.diobr.org.
Prayer Line Request:
Contact the Parish Office……225-647-8461
Visit our website: www.stmarkgonzales.org for vital information or like us on Facebook
Schedule of Events
6/11-12 All Masses
Bethlehem Christian Display
6/13
7:00 pm
Healing Hearts
6/14
9:00 am
Blue Army
10:00 am
Moms & Tots
10:00 am
Senior Citizen’s Meeting
6:00 pm
Adult Choir Practice
6:30 pm
Usher’s Meeting
6/15
10:00 am
Doors of Mercy
6/16
6:30 pm
Doors of Mercy
6/18-19 All Masses
KC Ladies Auxiliary Sweet Sale
6/19
KC Quarterly Communion & Breakfast
8:00 am
Sanctuary Flower Memorials
Were donated the
weekend of
June 11th & 12th
in loving memory of:
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Auzenne
By: Cynthia Richard
Flag Day
June 14th
Dear Friends
I am very proud to introduce to you the Olive Wood
Art which will be on display at St. Mark next
weekend, June 11th & 12th. This collection comes to
you directly from Bethlehem and contains the best
religious figurines from the Holy Land.
The tradition of Olive wood carving in the Holy Land
has been handed down from father to son since the
12th century. Originally introduced by the Crusaders,
the craft has been perfected by centuries of local
master carvers. My designs are brought to you by
workmanship of over 85 Families. The carving wood
comes from the olive trees that are over 700 years old,
which have a unique beauty, and quality that is not
found in other wood.
The olive tree is chosen for more than its appearance.
It has a history of religious significance with many
references in Bible. Proverbs refer to olive and its
reputed power as “ tree of life to them that grasp it,
and to them that would uphold it, everyone is rendered
happy.” Also, Olive woods were used to make the
cross of Jesus Christ. God promised afterward that the
olive trees would be a symbol of peace and beauty for
the world. The RISHMAWI family is one of
Bethlehem’s oldest Christian Families and we are
proud to continue the olive wood Carving Tradition.
Thanks you for your Support
Sincerely, Rida Rishmawi
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 12, 2016
I live, no longer I,
but Christ lives in me.
— Galatians 2:20
Fiscal Year 2015—16: Stewardship of Treasure
47th Sunday, May 22, 2016
Announcements:

St. Mark Guidebook Directories have been mailed.
If you did not receive a copy, please stop by the parish
office and pick up a copy while supplies last.
 In your June monthly envelope packet you will find a
YELLOW Ladies Altar Society envelope for Dues ($10)
and/or Donations that will go toward this ministry’s work
for the Church. Thank you for your support!
Registrations are still being accepted for Vacation Bible
School. Please get your registrations forms in as soon as
possible. Space is getting limited.
Collection on the weekend of June 18/19th will be for
Peter’s Pence. Donations can be placed in in the 1st
collection basket.
St. Mark will sponsor a blood drive on Sunday, June
26th from 8:30-1:30 pm. Sign up sheets are located in the
main vestibule.
Weekly
Budget
Offertory
$ 10,229.00 $
Maintenance
$
1,884.00 $
Pop Coin
$
78.38
Total
$ 12,191.38 $
Building
Fund
Envs, loose
cks, ACH &
2nd collection
May
2016
$
- /+
11,826.92 $ (1,597.92)
2,730.77 $
(846.77)
$
78.38
14,557.69 $ (2,366.31)
Monthly Note
8,540.28 $
5,694.70 $
Thank you for your generous
stewardship contributions.
-/+
2,845.58
Give your Dad the gift he really wants,
a gift card to his favorite place!!
Gift Cards in stock include:
Academy
Amazon
Bass Pro
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Cabela’s
California Pizza Kitchen
Chevron
Discover
Gamestop
Guitar Center
iTunes
Lowe’s
Sams/Walmart
Subway
Taco Bell
Custom Orders must be placed before
Monday, June 13th
to guarantee arrival before Father’s Day!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 11—15, 2016
9:00 am—12:30 pm
Join us for CAVE QUEST!!
$25.00 per student
Registering NOW!!
Adult & Teen
Volunteers
are needed.
We also need 2 Station
Leaders. 1 Babysitting and 1 KidVid
Registration and volunteer forms are
available online, in the vestibules of the
church, or in the parish office.
A Vocation View
“I no longer live, but Christ lives in
me.” Is Christ inviting you to let
Him live in you through singlehearted service as a priest,
deacon or in the consecrated life?
Call or email Fr. Matt Dupre at
225.336.8778, [email protected]
or visit www.diobr.org/vocations.
Healing Hearts
When:
Next Meeting is Monday, June 13, 2016
(2nd Monday of each month)
Where: St. Mark Pavilion
Time: 7:00 p.m.
If your would like to be on an e-mail reminder list
please e-mail Robin Richardson at [email protected] or
call the parish office for more information. An e-mail
will be sent the week before the next meeting.
Please know that you do not have to journey alone.
Junior Youth Group
June 26th—3:30 pm
Open to all students grades 4th—7th
Knights of Columbus Quarterly Communion
Sunday, June 19th
at the 8:00AM Mass.
Come join us on
Wednesday, July 27th
At 6:30 pm
in the Fr. DeMaria Activity Center
for an amazing opportunity to learn more about natural methods of family planning that assist couples
live more fully the abundant life that God has
planned.
This information session will be presented by Dr.
Susan Caldwell, who practices at
Hope Medical Clinic in Metairie.
A breakfast will follow for the KC
members and their families.
We use this opportunity to
welcome and invite new families who have
registered in the parish since January.
It is Father’s Day; so of course, all fathers
and their families are invited. Please RSVP
to the parish office by Friday, June 17th.
The KC Auxiliary annual sweet sale will be
before and after all masses.
New Parishioners
This session will cover:
 What does the Catholic Church teach about the
purpose and meaning of human sexuality?
May 2016
 What's the difference between natural
methods & contraception?
 How effective are natural methods of family
planning?
 How can natural methods help with infertility or
menstrual disorders?
 And SO much more!!!
** Limited spacing RSVP to 225-647-8461. **
This session is open to all parishes
in the Diocese.
Jesse & Charlene Coppenbarger & children
Matthew & Megan Bourgeois & child
Megan DeNoux & child
Joshua & Nicole Smite & children
Cody & Kristen Braud & children
St. Mark Catholic Church
Name our Next Theme! &
Win a Movie Surprise Package!
Please welcome these children to
St. Mark Parish
through the sacrament of Baptism.
Let us pray for their continued
spiritual growth.
Baylee Elizabeth Bourgeois
Daughter of Matthew & Megan Bourgeois
Cecilia Frances Cantu
We are looking for suggestions for the
Theme of our 2017 Light Lane Festival
Festival Dates are April 21, 22 & 23, 2017
2011 Here we come again!
2012 Let your Light Shine
2013 Lordy, Lordy, look who’s 40
2014 Bring Mama to the Fair
2015 Rain or Shine,
We’ll have a good time!
2016 No Foolin’,
It’s time for the Fair
Anyone can enter…
Suggestions can be dropped
in the collection basket at
church or emailed to
[email protected]
Entries are due by
Tuesday, July 5
Daughter of Justin & Kathryn Cantu
Tyler Joseph Tassin
Son of Scott & Celeste Tassin
Bryson Paul Voellinger
Son of Christopher & Denae Voellinger
KC Charity Calendar
May 2016 Daily Winners
* $ 150.00 Winner - ** $100.00 Winner
All other winners were $20.00
Congratulations to 5 winners from St. Mark
1
*Gary Adams, Sr.
16
Kathleen Simoneaux
2
Grances Huitt
17
Richard Varnadore
3
Henry ‘Hank’ Holland 18
4
Bob Beachler
19
Chris Duplessis
5
Helen Paul
20
Joe Corona
6
Joseph Erwin
21
**Mary Bourgeois
7
**Pamela Folse
22
Ray Groves
8
Charlie Reeser
23
Susan Falgout
9
Gail Becnel
24
Harold & Vera Braud
10
Scott A. Pellerin
25
Lydia Damron
11
Jacob Newsom
26
Trey Ferguson
12
Eric Pl Amos
27
Carolyn Addison
13
Nancy Kelly
28
**Bert Braud
14
**Toni Smith
29
Diana Barkley
15
Lucien Brown
30
Pam LaFargue
31
Amy D. Strevig
Wanda Drews
Pope Francis has announced this extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, to
highlight the Catholic Church's "mission to
be a witness of mercy." Today we pray...
...for the Sick and Disabled
Jesus our Lord,
We ask you to have mercy on all who are sick
and disabled.
Give them your strength and love,
And help them to carry this cross with faith.
May their sufferings be one with yours,
Overcome the power of evil, and lead others to
our Father in heaven.
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer,
For you are Lord for ever and ever.
Amen
(Adapted from the book Blessings and Prayers for Home
and Family, published by the CCCB)
Please join in congratulating
Keith Saucier
&
Cynthia Cavalier Saucier
Who were United in Christ
June 1, 2016
The Sanctuary Light
Today’s Readings
First Reading — The LORD forgives David for
taking the wife of Uriah, and for having Uriah killed
(2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13).
Psalm — Lord, forgive the wrong I have done
(Psalm 32).
Second Reading — If justification comes through
the law, then Christ died for nothing (Galatians 2:16, 19-21).
Gospel — Jesus forgives the woman because of her
great love (Luke 7:36 — 8:3 [7:36-50]).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved .
HOPE AND FORGIVENESS
There were some interesting
conceptions of sin prevalent in the
time of the Hebrew scriptures. There
was the belief that God punished sin
immediately. Those who suffered
disease or misfortune were, therefore,
sinners getting their due from the Almighty.
Today’s first reading hints at another kind of
God. When David admits his sin, Nathan declares,
“The LORD on his part has forgiven your sin” (2
Samuel 12:13b). Here was not a vengeful God but a
merciful God. What good news that must have been
to David and those who, like him, could be honest
enough to admit their sinfulness!
Jesus is the good news of God’s mercy and
forgiveness incarnate. Without Jesus, perhaps the
good news would have been too good to believe, too
difficult to imagine. But there he is in today’s
Gospel, the God-man, forgiving a sinner and
declaring that she is forgiven because of her great
love. There is hope, then, for the rest of us sinners,
if only we love enough! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Readings for the Week (Year C)
Monday:
1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7;
Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16;
Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24;
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15
Friday:
2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20;
Ps 132:11-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-23
Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34;
Mt 6:24-34
Sunday:
Zec 12:10-11; 13:1; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9;
Gal 3:26-29; Lk 9:18-24
Harry Cross Sr., fly., Nathan Bercegeay
fly., Carolyn Bercegeay fly.,
M/M Aubert Millet, Alexis Cole Porta,
Bernard J. Schulte
Masses for the Week
Saturday, June 11, 2016
4:00 p.m. M/M Oneal Bourque, Rosalie Porta, Ray
Gray, Michael Gray, Johnny Biondo, Ronnie Neat, Bernice
& Clarence “Slick” Sanchez, Robert “Boo” Babin fly., and
for our Parish Family (living and deceased)
Sunday, June 12, 2016
8:00 a.m. For the People of St. Mark Parish
9:30 a.m. M/M Lee Decoteau, M/M Louis Rouillier
11:00 a.m. Cade Poma
Monday, June 13, 2016
8:30 a.m.
Mike Posseno
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
8:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
8:30 a.m. Dagan, Tadd, M/M Adrain “Red” Fife, M/M
Leo Ricca and for our Parish Family (living and deceased)
Thursday, June 16, 2016
8:30 a.m. Memorial Guild.
Friday, June 17, 2016
8:30 a.m. Donald Forsyth Fly.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
4:00 p.m. Terry & Brad Melancon, Stephen H.
Richardson, Jr.., Sylvania Gautreaux fly., Isaac Braud fly.,
Harry Cross Sr., fly., Nathan Bercegeay fly., M/M Aubert
Millet, Charles J. Durr., Kevin Chabaud, Curtis Decoteau,
and for our Parish Family (living and deceased)
Sunday, June 19, 2016
8:00 a.m. For the People of St. Mark Parish
9:30 a.m. M/M John Mayer
11:00 a.m. Allen Rowell