parish sacraments - St. Peter Catholic Church
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parish sacraments - St. Peter Catholic Church
PARISH SACRAMENTS SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY EUCHARIST Office Hours: Monday –Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm Friday: 8am-12noon Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator Patricia Blumrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 896-9408 Parish Receptionist Carol Allemond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 896-9408 Faith Formation Coordinator Mark Bennett..... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-9408 Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager Cindy Courville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Principal of Carencro Catholic School Andre` Angelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 896-8973 Perpetual Adoration Coordinators Gloria Matte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 658-3759 Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334 Grant Fenske . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 510-0134 Sacred Music Coordinator Dr. Michael Totaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Natural Family Planning Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 886-1437 Pro-Life Coordinator Cheryl Boullion . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator Pamela Lazzaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Catholic Daughters Bonita Blanchard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-2400 Bonne Mort Society Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780 Knights of Columbus Matt Arceneaux, Grand Knight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . [email protected] Altar Servers Matt Arceneaux .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9499 God’s Little Dusters Rose Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-6278 Coordinators of Ushers Mark Prejean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 277-4215 Prayer Line Debbie Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-0908 Unplanned Pregancy For Free Confidential Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 289-9366 Parish Pastoral Council Members Jody Baudoin, Chair, Corey Bordelon, Vice-Chair, Matthew Arceneaux, John Bergeron, Dr. Rick Feucht, Barney Lejeune, Claire Lavergne, Youth, Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair, Bob Simpson, Finance Committee Vice Chair, Burt Arceneaux, Frank Connolly, Parish Trustees As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is central to who we are and what we do. Normal Mass Times are listed on the front of the bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To receive your First Holy Communion, contact the Parish Office, 896-9408. SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Essential to the Christian Life, the Sacrament of Confession is where we come into contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us. Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a personal relationship with Jesus. 30 minutes before every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered. If you need to receive the Sacrament of Confession for the first time, contact the Parish Office, 8969408. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Through the waters of Baptism, the new Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal Life. If you would like to have your infant baptized, please contact the Parish Office at least 2-4 months prior to the baby’s due date so that there is enough time to complete preparation for the Sacrament. Parents should be registered, participating members of the Parish Family. Candidates for Sponsors (Godparents) should be attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors will attend a Baptismal Seminar before they receive the Baptismal Packet which must be received before an approved date is scheduled. If you are a parent or an adult seeking the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE In the beginning, God created mankind as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the Church and the world. Couples discerning the vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior to the desired wedding date. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL ARRANGEMENTS The Church and her Sacraments accompany us at every moment of our life. When we are very sick or nearing the end of this life, we receive the healing of Christ through Anointing of the Sick. Please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408, to make an appointment. Also, contact the office before you contact anyone else in making funeral arrangements. We will lovingly guide you through that most difficult time. NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Please fill out a census card (located near the doors of the church), call the Parish Office or register online at the church website: www.sprcc.org. VOLUME 945 NUMBER 944 SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 27, 2014 NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING AWARENESS As Natural Family Planning Awareness Week comes to a close we offer the following excerpt from the Papal Encyclical Humanae Vita (July 25, 1968) for prayerful reflection: Consequences of Artificial Methods Responsible men can become more deeply convinced of the truth of the doctrine laid down by the Church on this issue if they reflect on the consequences of methods and plans for artificial birth control. Let them first consider how easily this course of action could open wide the way for marital infidelity and a general lowering of moral standards. Not much experience is needed to be fully aware of human weakness and to understand that human beings—and especially the young, who are so exposed to temptation—need incentives to keep the moral law, and it is an evil thing to make it easy for them to break that law. Another effect that gives cause for alarm is that a man who grows accustomed to the use of contraceptive methods may forget the reverence due to a woman, and, disregarding her physical and emotional equilibrium, reduce her to being a mere instrument for the satisfaction of his own desires, no longer considering her as his partner whom he should surround with care and affection. Finally, careful consideration should be given to the danger of this power passing into the hands of those public authorities who care little for the precepts of the moral law. Who will blame a government which in its attempt to resolve the problems affecting an entire country resorts to the same measures as are regarded as lawful by married people in the solution of a particular family difficulty? Who will prevent public authorities from favoring those contraceptive methods which they consider more effective? Should they regard this as necessary, they may even impose their use on everyone. It could well happen, therefore, that when people, either individually or in family or social life, experience the inherent difficulties of the divine law and are determined to avoid them, they may give into the hands of public authorities the power to intervene in the most personal and intimate responsibility of husband and wife. Limits to Man's Power Consequently, unless we are willing that the responsibility of procreating life should be left to the arbitrary decision of men, we must accept that there are certain limits, beyond which it is wrong to go, to the power of man over his own body and its natural functions—limits, let it be said, which no one, whether as a private individual or as a public authority, can lawfully exceed. These limits are expressly imposed because of the reverence due to the whole human organism and its natural functions, in the light of the principles We stated earlier, and in accordance with a correct understanding of the "principle of totality" enunciated by Our predecessor Pope Pius XII. ~Humanae Vitae Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Paul VI TODAY: Women of Grace Study Series Sign-Up After All Masses MARK YOUR CALENDAR MONDAY – JULY 28 6:30AM – Mass TUESDAY – JULY 29 6:30AM – Mass 6:00PM – Choir Practice [Church] WEDNESDAY – JULY 30 6:30AM – Mass 5:30PM - Overeaters [Parish Hall-Upper Room] 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [Parish Hall] THURSDAY – JULY 31 6:30AM – Mass FIRST FRIDAY – AUGUST 1 6:30AM – Mass 7:00AM – Eucharistic Holy Hour FIRT SATURDAY – AUGUST 2 7:00AM – First Saturday Mass followed by the Holy Rosary with Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 4:00PM – Mass SUNDAY – AUGUST 3 7:00AM, 10:00AM (Blessing of Expectant Mothers following Mass), 5:30PM Mass EXTRAORDINARY FORM 1:00 PM “Love is shown more in deeds than in words.” ~St. Ignatius of Loyola; Memorial, July 31st HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST UNIVERSAL INTENTION: That refugees, forced by violence to abandon their homes, may find a generous welcome and the protection of their rights. FOR EVANGELIZATION: That Christians in Oceania may joyfully announce the faith to all the people of that region. FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST WORSHIP: As we celebrate this month the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of the Acadian people, may we recall our Lady's perfect example of Faith in God and her many protections and favors shown to us through her loving intercession. FAITH FORMATION: For all parents at the start of a new year of Catechism. As the first teachers of the Faith to their children, may they be guided and strengthened in word and deed in handing on the precious gift of our Faith to all our children. EVANGELIZATION: May our hearts be transformed by the grace of Jesus' Transfiguration so that we may desire nothing else to Him. SOCIAL JUSTICE: On Sunday, July 20, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, prayed for peace in all situations of tension and conflict in the world. He mentioned in particular the Middle East and Ukraine, singling out the terrible crisis of Christians in Iraq with these words: “Today our brothers are persecuted. They are banished from their homes and forced to flee without even being able to take their belongings!” “May the God of peace arouse in all an authentic desire for dialogue and reconciliation. Violence cannot be overcome with violence. Violence is overcome with peace!” BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: In gratitude for all those who have financially offered a little more to help our parish meet its Insurance Premiums in past years and that our parishioners may be blessed to do so again this year. FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH On August 1st, the celebration of the Holy Mass will be at 6:30am followed by an hour of Eucharistic Adoration where we can honor Jesus’ Sacred Heart. Please make an extra effort to attend. FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH August 2nd is the First Saturday of the month in honor of our Blessed Mother. The Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am. Learn of the promises of Our Lady to those that make 5 consecutive First Saturdays of the month. Bring your families to take advantage of Our Lady’s promises. BLESSING OF EXPECTANT MOTHERS On Sunday, August 3rd following the 10:00am Holy Mass, all expectant mothers are invited to receive a blessing for a safe delivery and the protection of their child. The blessing will take place in front of the Altar of Sacrifice at the communion rail. Please quietly wait in the front pew until Father has greeted the parishioners after Holy Mass. SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR PROPERTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR 2014/15 The Property/Liability Insurance bill has come again! I remain very grateful to all of you for your quick response to helping us meet the premium in past years. Your generosity toward the Insurance fund would again be gratefully appreciated in making sure that our church and facilities are adequately insured in a timely manner. There will be a special collection for Property/Liability Insurance next weekend – August 2nd – 3rd and the following weekend August 9th – 10th. Please remember to use the special yellow envelopes marked “Insurance” which are provided in the pews and at the entrances to the church. Total Insurance Premium Parish Workman’s Comp. Total Owed - $30,988.00 $ 4,243.00 $35,231.00 “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU” JESUS to St. Faustina: "Listen, My daughter, although all the works that come into being by My will are exposed to great sufferings, consider whether any of them has been subject to greater difficulties than that work which is directly Mine - the work of Redemption. You should not worry too much about adversities. The world is not as powerful as it seems to be; its strength is strictly limited. Know, My daughter, that if your soul is filled with the fire of My pure love, then all difficulties dissipate like fog before the sun's rays and dare not touch the soul. All adversaries are afraid to start a quarrel with such a soul, because they sense that it is stronger than the whole world" (Diary, 1643). Scripture Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. (1 Kings 3:9) We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. (Matthew 14:46) Reflection What gift would you give all to possess? Why is a heart (and not the mind) able to judge right from wrong? In all that you do, are you called to do the will of God? What does it profit you to give God one thing if He asks of you another? Consider what it is God wants, and then do it.1 1Quoteworthy, St John of the Cross, Carmel of St. Joseph: Terra Haute, IN. “Realize that you may gain moRe in a quarter of an hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament than in all other practices of the day.” ~St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor of the Church [Memorial August 1st] EUCHARISTIC ADORERS NEEDED! PLEASE CONSIDER SPENDING AN HOUR WITH JESUS Eucharistic Adoration is an especially grace-filled call Our Adoration Chapel is in need of adorers (prayer partners). Would you be available on: Sunday: 6:00am, 7:00am, 10:00am, 12noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm Monday: 8:00am; 12noon; Tuesday: 7:00am, 11:00am Wednesday: 7:00am, 5:00pm; Thursday: 7:00am; Friday: 9:00am Saturday: 11:00am, 12 noon, 1:00pm, 6:00pm URGENT NEED: Sunday: 5:00AM 12:00noon Our Chapel is also in need of someone to substitute on an as-needed basis. Contact Gloria Matte at 896-0524 or 658-3759 for more information or to sign up. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ~ IN THANKSGIVING The Adorers of Perpetual Adoration wish to thank Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for the following favor: 1] Thank you, Father for sending me Your peace, love, and comfort when I am anxious, feel fear, and have lost faith. 2] Thank You for Your love, Father. Thank You for Your forgiveness. “happy is the soul that knows how to find Jesus in the Eucharist, and in the euchaRist all things!” ~St. Peter Julian Eymard; Optional Memorial, August 2nd A NEW WOMEN’S STUDY PROGRAM STARTING AT ST. PETER PARISH FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD JULY 28TH - AUG 18TH REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST18TH! REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE AUGUST 18TH DEADLINE. Registration is now OPEN for the following Faith Formation Programs: Faith Formation Registration Fees: K-8th Faith Formation First Holy Communion 9th-10th Confirmation Preparation Confirmation Year - $40 - $50 - $50 - $75 **For families with multiple children we allow a $5 deduction for each additional child registered. Parish Faith Formation Requirements: • • • You must be a registered parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church. Fully registered (all fees paid along with all required documents) by Registration Deadline. Registration payment must be paid in full. EMBRACING THE GIFT OF AUTHENTIC FEMININITY AS DAUGHTERS OF GOD Women…Find your purpose and feed your soul! St. Peter Parish will host a Women of Grace Study Series beginning September 4, 2014 and continuing bi-monthly, every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm in the Parish Hall, until April 30, 2015 (17 weeks). This powerful study based of Johnnette Benkovic’s book, “Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life”, provides you the opportunity to discover the awesome purpose and mission God has for you. Through this exciting program you will be nurtured and fed spiritually, mentally, and emotionally as you learn to embrace your gift of authentic femininity, spiritual motherhood and dignity as daughter of God. Please join us and find out how you can fulfill your call as a woman of grace in the world today. Opportunities to register will take place after the weekend Masses of July 19/20 and July 26/27. Cost is $40 for the “Full of Grace” book and study guide. For more information on the Full of Grace Foundational Study visit www.womenofgrace.com. To register please call St. Peter Parish Office at 337-896-9408 or Karol Meynard (Woman of Grace Facilitator) at 337-257-9467 or email [email protected]. (Economic hardships are to contact the Pastor) ** Your registration is only complete once you have paid your registration fees in full unless you have spoken to the Pastor and have been given an economic hardship deferral. • • First Communion candidates must have a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate included with registration. Confirmation candidates must have a copy of your child’s Baptism and First Communion Certificate included with registration. • Registration forms must be complete, and either mailed, dropped into the after-hours drop box, or turned into the office with full payment. WHAT PARISH SHOULD I REGISTER MY CHILD IN? Bishop Michael Jarrell, Bishop of the Lafayette Diocese, requires that all Catholics receive the Sacraments and their Faith Formation in their parish. You must enroll in the Sacramental Preparation and Faith Formation Programs at your parish. You may not window shop at various parishes and pick the parish programs that you prefer. HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU BELONG TO A PARISH? If you live within the geographical boundaries of St. Peter Parish you are a territorial parishioner. However, you must formally register as a parishioner by filling out a Census Registration Form. This can be done on-line or by calling the parish office. If you have questions or concerns please email Mark Bennett, Faith Formation Coordinator, at [email protected] “I really enjoyed the Women of Grace study. Each class made me stronger in my faith and more determined than ever to strive for holiness in my own life and to help bring new life into CATHOLIC SCHOOL the world! It CARENCRO has given deeper meaning to my vocation as a mother,2014-2015 a wife, andENROLLMENT a friend.” S.K. APPLICATIONS Carencro Catholic School has limited openings for the 20142015 school year in PreK (3 yr) – 8th grade. PreK (4 yr) has only 3 spots available and Kindergarten, 5 spots. Please call for more information- 896-8973. Our summer office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. You may also visit our websitewww.carencrocatholic.org or email the principal at [email protected]. Carencro Catholic School is proud to announce that we have added a Resource class for those students who are a little behind and need more individualized instruction. Students who qualify will attend Resource class a few days a week during scheduled times. CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUMMER OFFICE HOURS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 9AM-NOON PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931 Teurlings Catholic High School REBEL REVUE DANCE & VARSITY CHEERLEADER CAMP Grades K-8 Monday – Wednesday, August 4-6 TCH Gymnasium TCH Rebel Revue Dance Camp: 9am to 12noon TCH Varsity Cheerleaders Camp: 1pm to 4pm $100 for one camp, $180 for both Campers receive a T-shirt and awards the last day. Concessions will be sold. For more information contact: Maria Hanes at [email protected] or 337-235-5711 Ext. 1 LIVING SEXUAL PURITY COURAGE – ENCOURAGE IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW AFFECTED BY SAME-SEX ATTRACTION? Please tell them about ‘COURAGE’ - A spiritual support group for persons who struggle with same-sex attractions and who seek help in living chastity according to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. (The only such apostolate approved by the Vatican). The Confidential Support Line is: 337-232-0074. You may also contact Fr. Ledoux for more info. or the priest chaplain of the local ‘Courage’ group, Fr. Donavan J. Labbe’ at 337-845-4168 or at [email protected] www.couragerc.net. or “GENTLY WORN” SCHOOL UNIFORMS NEEDED School Uniform Outreach is collecting and processing used uniforms. Various agencies will distribute the uniforms to needy children in the Lafayette Parish Schools. Please bring your children’s outgrown uniforms to church ASAP and place them in the School Uniform Outreach container provided (the hamper at the bottom of stairway in back of church). Uniforms are being processed for the 2014-15 school year. We request your help in this Ecumenical Effort. THE NEED IS GREAT! Youth Sizes 4 -20 and all adult sizes are needed: Shirts: Red, white, and navy blue, black and green. Pants/Shorts: Navy blue, black and khaki - traditional style. visit ENCOURAGE is a ministry within Courage dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions. Standing by the true teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, Encourage members support one another and their loved ones through discussion, prayer and fellowship. Come join us! Contact Fr. Donavan J. Labbe’ at 337-845-4168 or at [email protected] for more information and for the time and location of the next meeting. You may also visit www.couragerc.net. PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION? My House – Lafayette A support group has been started in Lafayette for men struggling with an addiction to pornography. Weekly meetings are held in the evening for 1 hour. Strict confidentiality is observed by all members. A confidentiality statement is signed by each prospective member of the group before the place and time of the meetings will be disclosed. Call and leave a message at 337-944-9180, and the group facilitator will return your call as soon as possible. ST. PETER YOUTH VISIT THE PAULINE SISTERS IN NOLA On July 14th seven young women from St. Peter Parish traveled to New Orleans with Miss Anne-Christian Heinen to visit for a second time with the Daughters of St. Paul. What was the girls’ favorite part of the trip? "Everything!”, they exclaimed. The joy of these Religious Sisters is contagious! See our St. Peter Facebook page for a video of the trip. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY BAPTIZED! Robert Elliot Britt, son of Robert Earl Britt, Jr. and Kristie Danielle Truxillo Britt WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH? LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY Anyone interested in sewing prayer blankets or donating fabric or thread, please call 261-5607. Our sincere thanks for your contributions to this ministry. CURSILLO SPIRITUAL GROUP FOR WOMEN A regular Women’s Cursillo Spiritual Group meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20th. For more information contact Gloria Matte 658-3759. At the side entry of our church next to the cry room, is a Catholic Media. These inspiring talks on various topics of Catholic life help build up our own faith in God and our Catholic beliefs and also better prepare us to share our Catholic faith with others. Before you leave today, go by the side entrance and check out our new CDs and share them with others! DINNER WITH FATHER Fr. Ledoux is looking forward to dining with you. Please consider using this opportunity to bring a priestly presence into your home and to get your home blessed if it has never been blessed before. Call the parish office to make an appointment for “Dinner with Father”. JULY 20, 2014 OFFERING TOTAL Build. & Maint. St. Vincent de Paul $10,269.60 $195.50 $140.00 “The promotion of the practice of stewardship is important for the mission of the Church and for the spiritual well-being of each individual Christian. Everyone benefits from the sacrificial gift one makes of his time, talent, and treasure.” ~Pope Benedict XVI THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP! BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT, WE HAVE A WONDERFUL PLACE OF WORSHIP. A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT A profound stewardship prayer is offered by the young King Solomon in today’s first reading. He asks the Lord to give him an understanding heart, compassion towards God’s people and the insight to distinguish right from wrong. An understanding heart, or wisdom, is a gift from God. It is a gift that enables us to make good decisions and prudent choices. Cultivating and sharing this gift is essential, especially when poor decisions and lack of compassion have consequences that affect the lives of others. Do we exercise good stewardship over the gift of wisdom? Do we share our compassionate hearts with others? PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY! For the week of July 28th – August 3rd: July 28 Rev. Steven Kimmons, SJ July 29 Rev. Rodney Kissinger, SJ July 30 Rev. Donavan Labbe July 31 Rev. Keith LaBove August 1 Pope Francis August 2 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI August 3 Bishop Michael Jarrell Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the 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. CATHOLIC RADIO - A Christian Voice in Your Home On the internet www.radiomaria.us New Iberia - 1360 AM or Lake Charles - 91.1 FM CHRIST OUR KING COMMUNICATIONS Catholic Radio for Acadiana 90.5 FM, www.KLFTradio.com, and on Digital TV 50.5. LIVE DAILY MASS FROM OUR CATHEDRAL: 12:05 each weekday WATCH CATHOLIC T.V.—E.W.T.N. (Eternal World Television Network) Channel 19 - Cox Cable Channel 370 - Direct TV Channel 261 - Dish Network MOVIE REVIEWS: www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm MASS TIMES: www.masstimes.org ROSARY FOR PEACE The Rosary for peace for our country and our soldiers will be prayed every Thursday before 6:30 a.m. Mass. PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. FLOWERS LEFT MAIN ALTAR In memory of Paul Breaux (DA 8/12) by Wife & Children RIGHT MAIN ALTAR In memory of Dennis Hopkins (DA) & Breaux & Hopkins Family by Ruby, Denise & Tommy Hopkins BLESSED MOTHER In memory of Anna Mae & Lester Breaux & Alice & Caliste Bearb by Frances & Jimmy ST. JOSEPH In memory of Earline Trahan (BD) by Martha, Melvin & Family ST. ANNE In memory of Leonce Abadie & M/M Antione Angelle & Mrs. Fred Smalley by Abadie & AngelleFamilies SACRED HEART In memory Liz Potier (DA 8/5 & BD 9/2) by Andrea, Andrew, Victoria, Zack & Chris FLOWER DONORS If you or your family wouldINlike MEMORIAM to donate flowers for our church in SANCTUARY memory of your loved ones contact LIGHT Martha Trahan at 896-4187. In to Memory of Tim Fontenot Mom & Pa It is a blessing see flowers given inbyremembrance of a loved ALL MASSEveryone INTENTIONS WILL BE ON donors one during Mass. is thankful forACCEPTED the loyal flower THURSDAY MORNINGS FROM 8:00AM TILL 12:00 NOON. that have donated flowers for the altars over the years to make MASS INTENTIONS our church such a special place to Worship! MONDAY July 28 6:30AM - Sue Dupleix (BD); Lucien & Grace Tauzin & Living & deceased members of Tauzin Fly; Gladys Fontenot TUESDAY - July 29 6:30AM - Edmond Melancon, Jr. & Dan Maher; Aimee B. Domingue (BD); Andrea Lejeune by Bonne Mort Society; Gidgit Williams; Barbara Frey WEDNESDAY - July 30 6:30AM - Russell Hutchinson (BD); Walton Bourque & Earlene B. Blue (DA); Annette Arceneaux; Loretta B. Trahan by Bonne Mort Society THURSDAY - July 31 6:30AM - Maria-Hoang Thi Linh; Sr. Rose Ame Breaux; Douglas Harper by Bonne Mort Society; Elenore Metrejean FIRST FRIDAY - August 1 6:30AM - For the living & deceased members of the Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Society; Carole D. Conque; Dennis Hopkins (DA); Aubry Caffery; Gidget Williams; Pamela & Sarah Boudreaux(BD); Aldon Webb (BD) & Patricia Gauthier; Pamela Morrison Boudreaux & Sarah Dunbar(BD) FIRST SATURDAY - August 2 7:00AM - Children of Mary; Living & deceased members of Arnaud/Fontes Families; Edna Belle Fusilier & Kurt Bernard 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & deceased members of Coussan Fy; M/M George Martin (His DA), C. J. Richard, Ethel Lee Richard; Allen “Al” Bourgeois; Jo Ann Phillips, James Veazey & Irvin Phillips; Sidney & Joyce Dugas; Lois & Julius Louque & Sibyl Loicano; Patrick & Shelton Smith & Living & dec’d members of Smith Fly; Gerald James Boudreaux by Bonne Mort Society; Norbert Conque; Alcee “Bob” Breaux & Parents; Kelly Lanclos, David Quebedeaux & Jamie Quebedeaux; Cles Auster Fly, Claude Bourgeois, & Aristile Hollier Fly; Ellerine Stelly Fly, Cody Viator Fly, & Theophile Tauzin Fly; Louis J. & Annette Arceneaux; M/M Jules Marmottin, Sr. & Sons-in-law; Anita & Rhule Guidry; M/M Joseph Janis, Lisa Grossie, M/M Adolph Guilbeau & Children; Mercedes F. Prejean, Eucharist & Charles Faul; Ervin Brasseaux; Hazel Kidder & M/M Emile Kidder; Jacqueline Fourcade; Mrs. Agnes Bourque SUNDAY - August 3 7:00AM - M/M Richard Truax & deceased members of Truax & McMillan Fly; Moon & Monique (BD) Breaux; Bella Benoit; Melancon, Connolly, & Fontenot Flys; Mary, Gordon “Doc” Kidder (DA), & Joy Kidder Darby; Douglas Harper; Mrs. George (Viola) Marmottin by Bonne Mort Society; Andrea Beth Lejeune 10:00AM - Parishioners 5:30PM - Tim Fontenot; Margaret Kuechelar & Eddie Branau, Jr.; Haywood J. & C. J. Brasseaux; M/M Otto Stelly & M/M Romain Brasseaux; Andrew Bowie; Margaret Kibodeaux; Beverly Parker; M/M Fred Gaspard & Katy; M/M John Kidder, Ellerine & Gloria