CANE CATHOLICS PASTORAL CENTER Ph. 225.265.3953 Fax 225.265.2507 Mon-Thur. 8:30am-3:30pm Closed Daily 11:30-12:30 OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH 13281 Hwy 644 Vacherie, LA 70090 SAINT PHILIP CHURCH 1175 Highway 18 Vacherie, LA 70090 SAINT JAMES CHURCH 6613 Highway 18 St. James, LA 70086 Ph. 225.265.4210 Satellite Ofce Hours: Mon & Fri. 8:30-11:30 CLERGY: Rev. Matthew McCaughey Pastor [email protected]Rev. John Vu Parochial Vicar [email protected]Deacon Ricky Oubre (985)-232-5638 [email protected]STAFF: Mrs. Carol Ann Hymel Administrative Assistant [email protected]Mrs. Gretchen Ketchens Receptionist ghketchens @canecatholics.com Ms. Kristen Mitchell Project Coordinator [email protected]Ms. Julie Chiasson Bookkeeper ofB[email protected]Ms. Cristy Steib Faith Formation Coordinator [email protected]Ms. Jeanie Hymel Bookkeeper stjameschurch @canecatholics.com Ms. Kaye Poret Communications Coordinator Please send all bulletin announcements by noon on Tuesday to: [email protected]RELIGIOUS SISTERS: Sr. Maria Culaway [email protected]Sr. Evangeline Romero [email protected]FOR EMERGENCIES CALL: 225-267-7210 Hall Rentals: Please call 225.265.3953 To sign up for Flocknote: Text Cane to 84576 or visit us online at Cocknote.com/ canecatholics. Text STOP to 84576 to stop all notiBcations.
To sign up for Flocknote:Text Cane to 84576 or visit us online at ocknote.com/canecatholics.Text STOP to 84576 to stop all noti cations.
Flowers and Sanctuary Candles
Our Lady of Peace: Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Boyd and Matthew Mahler by Family Adoration Chapel In Loving Memory of Helen Gravois by Court St. Philip and Notre Dame de la Paix
St.Philip: Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Larry and Eloise Gravois by Family St. Philip Icon Special Intentions for our parishioners as they learn to live and work in the new “normal”
St. James: Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Raleigh Weber by Family
Online Mass Viewing Cane Catholics MassSunday at 10amhttps://www.facebook.com/cane.catholics
Mass & Stations of the Cross with Father Brad Doyle https://stmargaretstthomas.com
Mass & Night Prayer with Father Chris Decker TriParishes.org
The Catholic Underground www.catholicunderground.com
EWTN www.ewtn.com
Daily Adoration from 8am-5pm EWTN.com/Adoration
Catholic Life Network https://www.catholicfaithnetwork.org
Catholic TVhttp://www.catholictv.org
Mass in Spanishhttp://www.catholictv.org/masses/la-santa-misa
Catholic Life TV http://www.catholiclifetv.org
Visit Christ the King Youtube page and subscribe for live streaming Masses from Christ the King at LSU.
The Ascension of the Lord
The key to unlocking the scriptures is in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians as we pray, “May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened.” People see and hear things but simply have a hard time believing they are true. In our rst reading from the very beginning of the Acts of the Apostles, Luke starts where his Gospel left o —the ascension of Jesus. For as long as Jesus spent preparing the disciples, they were still foggy about what was happening, and spent time staring at the sky wondering where he went. In today’s Gospel, the disciples still doubt Jesus to the very last minute. In the letter to the Ephesians, Paul speaks to the new Christian community, but could be preaching to each of us in the pews as he says, “I can explain it to you, but I can’t make you believe. This is where faith comes in.” May we all pray for the gift of enlightenment today!
HERE IS THE GAME PLAN When we hear an excerpt from a particular Gospel, it is easy to get the details and stories from all the Gospels all mixed up and combined into one. Theologian Gerhard Loh nk called this “Making Gospel Soup!” To understand today’s Gospel passage, we must realize that this is material particular to Matthew and in his telling it takes place right after the Resurrection. There has been no “doubting Thomas” or any of the other stories that we’ve heard since Easter. How often have you made a plan at an event, saying, “If we get split up, just go back to the car and wait”—I’ll nd you!” Earlier in Matthew, Jesus told the women at the tomb to tell the disciples, “If something happens, head back to Galilee” (28:10). This was the game plan and was both a geographic reference and a spiritual one. “Go back to what you know, what you remember.” They were confused and hurting, but did as Jesus said, returning to Galilee, speci cally to the mountain where they had a powerful experience with him before. That would make it understandable that the disciples showed up but were a bit leery or doubting.
YOU’VE GOT THIS Put yourself in the disciples’ shoes. This is May, the season of graduations, new jobs, and so many other transitions as young people strike out on their own. Jesus reminded the disciples, “I have the power, and I’ve been teaching you for three years. Now you have the power. Go. Make Disciples. Baptize in the name of the Trinity. Teach them what I taught you.” Surely the disciples were frightened, and Jesus must have felt both fear and pride. This was the moment that happens in every lifetime. It was time for these disciples, these students, his “children” to become the masters. And how did he reassure them? As parents and teachers and mentors have been doing for centuries. He smiled and reminded them, “Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Or as we might say, “You’ve got this.”
Upcoming Events
Summer Faith Formation June 8-19, 2020
8am-NoonGreater Grace Charter School
Baptisms: Baptismal Seminars have
been cancelled until further notice.
Baptisms are on an “as needed” basis. Please call the Pastoral
Center o ce to schedule. Please check back later for an updated
schedule
You must register by the Tuesday BEFORE the class at
www.canecatholics.com. Your registration form is sent to the o ce. This is how we determine how many
people will be attending the class.
Leadership Council Meetings
Cluster Meeting TBA
Our Lady of Peace TBA
St. PhilipTBA
St. JamesTBA
� EXTRA! EXTRA! ��� EXTRA! EXTRA! �
Ministry Schedules, Baptism Registration, & Online Giving Instructions are available on our website:www.canecatholics.com
The events listed below have been discontinued until further notice
Prayer Groups/Bible Study Men’s Prayer Group OLOP- 7:00am on the last Saturday of the month
Charismatic Prayer Meeting - Mondays at 4:15-5:30 at OLOP Bible Study- every other Monday at 9:15am in the Holy Cross Hall at OLOP
Meetings Good Children Meeting at GC Hall - First Sunday of the Month at 11am
OLOP Squires Meeting - HCH - First Sunday of the Month at 7pmSt. James KPC - Ladies- 1st Monday of the Month at 6pm
St. James KPC - 1st Sunday of the Month at 9:15am at St. JamesSt. James KPC Jr. Daughters 2nd Sunday of the month 9am in the Cake Room
St. Philip KPC Ladies- 1st Tuesday of the month at 5pm at St. PhilipOLOP K of C - Church Hall - First Thursday of the Month at 6:45pm
St. Philip CDA - St Philip Church Hall - Second Tuesday of the Month - 5:00pmOLOP KPC Ladies - Second Tuesday of the Month at 6pmOLOP CDA - HCH - 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 6pm
K of C 1514-meets at KC Home on 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 6:45pm
Rosaries, Adoration and Novenas Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is prayed on Tuesday after the 8am Mass at St. PhilipThe Scripture Rosary for Peace is prayed on Thursday at St. Philip at 5:10pm.Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament follow the 6:00pm Mass at St. Philip on First Thursday of month.Recitation of Rosary at 7:30am at St. James on FridaysRecitation of Rosary for Priests at 8:30am at St. James on Saturdays.Recitation of Rosary on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Mornings at OLOP before morning MassRecitation of Rosary every rst Saturday of the month before the 4 pm mass by the CDA #2316 at OLOP
Choir Practices Monday
Spirit of Praise - OLOP - 6pm Tuesday
St. Philip Choir - 4pm Thursday
OLOP Gospel Choir- 6pm St. James Gospel Choir- 6pm
Sunday’s ReadingsFirst Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11)Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47)Second Reading — May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23)Gospel — Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach people of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20)
Continued Closure The Parish O ce lobby will remain closed. O ce sta will continue working from home. The phone system has been con gured so that sta members can take your calls. You will be connected to Julie, Kaye or Carol Ann. The Adoration Chapel will also remain closed as per Bishop Duca. Also, we will not resume taking communion to the homebound and we will continue graveside services until further notice. Please be patient with us as we work through this.
Tithe Envelopes Parishioners who are unable to attend Mass are invited to continue making their weekly tithes by dropping the envelopes in the mail slot on the door at the Pastoral Center or at the satellite o ce at St. James. Envelopes can also be mailed to the Pastoral Center.
Mass Attendance Guidelines Currently, we are only allowed to have 25% of the buildings capacity present at any given time. The dispensation of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass will remain in e ect in the Diocese of Baton Rouge until further notice. If you are at risk (elderly or have underlying health conditions) you are encouraged to stay home. We must adhere to the following guidelines to ensure the safety of our parishioners and clergy:
We will be able to make reservations for Sunday Mass attendance at https://www.signupgenius.com (Reservations are NOT required for weekday Masses at this time please note this subject to change)
Please register for only ONE Mass. Register for yourself and members of your household.
Please arrive at least 10 mins before Mass begins or your spot will be forfeited.
In addition to online registration, spots are also available on a rst-come- rst-serve basis
10 for St Philip8 for St James12 for OLOP
Church doors (only front main entrance) will open 1 hour before Mass begins.
Mask should be worn upon entrance to the church by all parishioners aged 2 and above. We also highly encourage hand sanitizer as well.
No physical contact during the Our Father prayer or sign of peace.
The Ascension of the LordMay 24, 2020He was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. — Acts 1:9
Lionel, Alcus, Alma, & Jonkeshia AdamsMrs. Daisy C. Allen Norman AllenRoland & Nell AmedeeRosemary & Hayward Bastian Sr. and Jr. Betty Becnel Christopher David Becnel Curtis, Eugenie, Eric, & Chad BecnelGuy & Stephanie BecnelDano & Diane R. BecnelJ. G. & Marietta Becnel Joseph Lloyd & Geraldine BecnelJoseph Marcel Becnel Karl R. BecnelMaurice Sr. & Daisy K. Becnel Mr. & Mrs. Jules E. Becnel Honorine, Roland & “Lonnie” BecnelRoy & Stephan Borne Emilca & Hazel BourgeoisEllis & Lena Bourgeois Lee & Therese Bourgeois and Family Francois, Jr. and Kelly Sue BrazanFrancois & Lucille Brazan Gaspard & Ronnie Brazan Robert Brown, Jr. Jessica Rodrigue BusscherIvy J. ByeIda Dumas Carey Orville & Josephine Celestine & Fly. Othello & Claudia Celestine Frederic Clarke Linda Steib ClarkDarnella M. Clark & Karen TassinEdward, Anna & Eddie Clement Joseph “Lal” and Frances Constant Clerfe & Celina DaigleJohn, Jr., Rene’ & Hilda DonaldBernard, Esther & Karen Dumas Felicia Dumas Andy FalgoustReasa R. Falgoust Janet Becnel Folse
Reid & Jeanne FolseEarly & Mabel FolseHarold & Hilda FolseAdam & Shirley B. FolseStella M. Folse Chance & Doris FrazierJoe & Mabel FolseStanley “Dip” Folse Alcee, Mary, & Alcee Freeman III Fly. Kermit & Annette GauthreauxDavid Mark GranierEdwin GravoisLarry B. & Eloise B. GravoisHonora Gravois Lynn & Lizzie Gravois Damian Harold GrosJoseph N. Gros, Jr.Joseph Sr. & Olympe Gros Raymond L Gros, Sr. George Grow, Jr.Gillis & Mabel GuillotMilton Sr., Octavia, & Randy Harry Kelsey HymelRussel and Doris P. Hymel Charles & Judith HubbellJohn & Belta InnessJohn & Laura Isom and Family Willie & Josephine IsomPaulette Smith & M/M Joseph I. James Byron J. & Morris Keller, Jr. Johnny & Jarran Keller Ora Lee L. KellerNicholas, Equilla, & Armond Keller Julien & Edith Kliebert and Family Alic Lemieux and Family Amy LaurentCecilia W. LoupRoland, Royal, & Glenn MalanconPhilip & Inez MarseThomas and Thelma Marse Mary Noel Miller
Bertell (Tony) Moll, Sr. Joseph, Gladys & Ernest Narcisse Morrison NarcisseClamce & Alvin OubreEddie & Therese Oubre Family Eugenia Steib Oubre and Family Raymond J. OubreShane & Larry A. Oubre, Sr. Madeleine & Jessie Oubre, Sr. Marjorie Narcisse PhilipHerman ReuletJoe Kirk Reulet Joyce ReuletLloyd, Lynn, Kenneth, Randy & MichaelO’Neil and Mary D. RomeAlwin RodrigueAugust & Alice RodrigueChester & Joyce W. Rodrigue Manuel RodrigueAlfred RomeRoger & Eugene Rome V. J. RomeJerry RougeeLucien & Edna RougeeEtienne, Irma, & Clifton SaulMr. & Mrs. Guy Schexnayder Claude Schexnayder, Jr. Alvin Joseph “Specky" SteibCharles & Dale SteibAndre & Iona SteibBenoit & Alice Steib & RashaudFirmin & Ethel Steib Paul & Alice I. SteibRegina, Florian, Farrell, & Donavan SteibRosemond & Vivian SteibSylvester & Vivian J. SteibCarla Paul Steib & April MitchellPaul & Bernice T. Stein and FamilyLeonard J. SteinJohn Jr. & Cameron StewartBen & Theolaine Tregre and FamilyOscar Zeno, Sr. & Larry Jackson
In Loving Memory
COLLECTION AMOUNT
Offertory
ST. JAMES
COLLECTION AMOUNT
Offertory
ST. PHILIP
COLLECTION AMOUNTOffertoryChapel
Repairs and Restoration
SJF
OUR LADY OF PEACE
Please continue to pray for everyone a ected by COVID-19, for the healthcare workers on the front lines, for our government – local, state and federal, and all essential workers as they work through this unprecedented event. Most importantly please continue to STAY HOME as much as possible! This is the best protection we have against COVID-19.
MICHAEL P. CALABROATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
21336 Hwy 20 • Vacherie225-265-3923
FURNITURE& APPLIANCES
HEATING & AIRFLOORING
“Easy Financing”2665 Hwy. 20
DANTIN CHEVROLET
644 West Main448-2277
985-447-3164 • 985-223-4760 • 985-876-1155
Barcley J. SteibAgent5700 Citrus Blvd.Suite A4Harahan, LA 70123
504.733.0808Providing Insurance
and Financial ServicesA Name You Know and Trust!
$29.95/Mo. billed quarterly• One Free Month• No Long-Term Contract• Price Guarantee• Easy Self Installation
Call Today! Toll Free 1.877.801.8608
Medical Alert System
799050 St Philip Church
OURSO Funeral Home
134 Houmas St., Donaldsonville 473-8122
We Honor Any & Every PolicyFor The Full 100% Face Value
