Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church 901 East Elm Street Crowley, LA 70526 Tel.: (337) 783-3498 Fax: 783-7444 Website: www.ihmcrowley.org Email: [email protected]Parish Office Hours Monday & Friday: 8 am - noon Tuesday - Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm Closed Holidays New Parishioners: Welcome! Please call or come by the Parish Office for registration. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Saturday (Anticipated): 4 pm Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, & 5 pm Tuesday - Friday: 6:30 am Saturday: 8 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 2:45-3:45 pm 30 min. before all other Masses or by request Sacrament of Baptism, Anointing of the Sick and Funeral Arrangements Please see website or contact the Parish Office. Sacrament of Marriage Couples must contact Pastor at least six months prior. Eucharistic Adoration Thursday 7 am - 4 pm in Seelos Chapel Perpetual Help Rosary and Novena Tuesday 6 am - Rosary 6:15 am - Novena FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.’ (Luke 15:21) Parish Staff Rev. Fr. Jason Vidrine Pastor Mrs. Joan Trahan Office Manager Mrs. Janice Trahan Parish Life Coordinator Mr. James Franke Pastoral Assistant IHM CCD Program Grades Pre-K – 8 th and 9 th -10 th 1 st /3 rd Sundays, 9 am - 10:45 am (Includes Holy Mass from 10 am - 10:45 am) 11 th Grade (Confirmation) 1 st /3 rd Sundays, 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Redemptorist Catholic School Mrs. Cynthia Habetz, Principal Grades Pre-K – Eighth (337) 783-4466 www.redemptorist-catholic.org Cor Jesu Adveniat Regnum Tuum Adveniat per Mariam Heart of Jesus, Your Kingdom Come, Come Through Mary
Saturday: 2:45-3:45 pm 30 min. before all other Masses or by request
Sacrament of Baptism, Anointing of the
Sick and Funeral Arrangements
Please see website or contact the Parish Office.
Sacrament of Marriage
Couples must contact Pastor at least six months prior.
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday 7 am - 4 pm in Seelos Chapel
Perpetual Help Rosary and Novena
Tuesday 6 am - Rosary 6:15 am - Novena
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.’
(Luke 15:21)
Parish Staff
Rev. Fr. Jason Vidrine Pastor Mrs. Joan Trahan Office Manager
Mrs. Janice Trahan Parish Life Coordinator Mr. James Franke Pastoral Assistant
IHM CCD Program
Grades Pre-K – 8th and 9th -10th 1st/3rd Sundays, 9 am - 10:45 am
(Includes Holy Mass from 10 am - 10:45 am)
11th Grade (Confirmation) 1st/3rd Sundays, 11:15 am - 1:15 pm
Redemptorist Catholic School
Mrs. Cynthia Habetz, Principal Grades Pre-K – Eighth
(337) 783-4466 www.redemptorist-catholic.org
Cor Jesu Adveniat Regnum Tuum
Adveniat per Mariam Heart of Jesus, Your Kingdom Come, Come Through Mary
~ From the Pastor ~ “My heart’s desire and prayer to
God for them is that they may be saved.” Romans 10:1
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Mes chers amis, We’ve already arrived at the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Traditionally, this Sunday is rather unique; like the Third Sunday of Advent (“Gaudete Sunday”), the fourth Sunday of Lent is a small break in an otherwise penitential season. The vestments for this day can be rose, as they are on Gaudete Sunday in advent, and flowers may adorn the altar. This day is called “Laetare Sunday”, and takes its name from the opening words of the Mass, the Introit’s “Laetare, Jerusalem”: Laetare Jerusalem: et conventum Rejoice, O Jerusalem: and come facite omnes qui diligitis eam: together all you that love her: gaudete cum laetitia, qui in rejoice with joy, you that have tristitia fuistis: ut exsultetis, been in sorrow: that you may et satiemini ab uberibus exult, and be filled from the consolationis vestrae. (Psalm) breasts of your consolation. Laetatus sum in his, quae dicta (Psalm) I rejoiced at the things Sunt mihi: in domum Domini that were said to me: we shall ibimus. go into the house of the Lord. According to very ancient Roman tradition, serious penance and fasting did not begin until Monday of the third week before Easter (the day after this Sunday). Thus, Laetare was the last day before the period of strict discipline. It was not until later that Lent was lengthened to forty days, making a Tuesday into “Mardi Gras” literally in French “Fat Tuesday”, the day people had to use up the animal fats in their houses. Laetare is therefore a refreshment stop on the pilgrimage toward Easter: think of water-stations along the route of a Marathon race. Together with the joy of approaching Easter, this Sunday is about the heavenly Jerusalem we long for, which is anticipated in the Church and the Most Holy Eucharist. In a special way, I ask you to do all you can to attend the liturgies of Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum that are coming. Leave work early, reschedule ball games, etc. Holy Week is the high point of our Catholic Faith and hopefully our Lenten practices will have helped us to prepare well to celebrate it with great faith and devotion.
Dans le Cœur Immaculé de Marie, Fr. Vidrine
FATHER VIDRINE WILL BE OUT OF THE PARISH
APRIL 5TH – APRIL 10TH SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH NO 8AM MASS
TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH AND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH NO 6:30AM MASS. MORNING MASS WILL RESUME
THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH
Gospel Summary
Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32
Today’s Gospel is the well-known story of the prodigal son who begged for his share of the family inheritance. He took his
fortune to a far away place and quickly spent all he had on his personal pleasures. He was completely broke when a serious
famine struck the area and he was forced to tend pigs, an occupation prohibited to Jewish people. As he tended the pigs, he hungered for their scraps and realized that his father’s slaves lived better than he did. It was then that he decided to return home, not
as a son, but as a hired hand. So happy was the man’s father when he saw his son return that he celebrated with all sorts of
signs of honor. The father’s older son, however, was very displeased with the way his father treated his brother, claiming
that he had always been there working like a slave for his father. Never once had the father celebrated with this son. The father
explained that the older son had always been with him and obedient. It was cause to rejoice, however, that his other son had
been lost but now was found.
Reflection for Families
Parents try to divide the world into equal pieces for each of their children, but they know how very different each child can be. There are really no “one-size-fits-all” sets of expectations for
families with more than one child. This Gospel helps us remember that we need to recognize the virtues of obedience and faithfulness, while we still love unconditionally and forgive the child who challenges us. Both brothers in this story considered
themselves slaves – a feeling we work hard to prevent in our children.
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
This parable about the prodigal son is a story about families and filled with emotion. Gather all your loose family photos and organize them into an album. As you arrange the photos, talk about your memory of that picture and the emotions that you
associate with its circumstances. When you have finished, decide which emotion most characterizes your family. Are you pleased with this defining emotion or is this a good time to work on some
changes?
~~RCL Benziger~~
Easter Mass Intentions & Easter Flower Donations If you would like to have someone remembered at Mass on Easter or have flowers donated in their name, drop your intentions or donations in the collection basket or at the Parish Office. Mass intentions are $5 each and flower donations are any amount you wish to give. Please print names and contact information in case of questions. The deadline is Tuesday, April 16th at 12 Noon.
Schedules are ready for all who serve. Please remember to pick up your copy in the Sacristy. The schedule
includes Holy Week & Easter. Thank you for giving of your time and talents to our Parish.
Offertory Collection for March 24 – $4,141.80 Building Fund – $12.00 Many thanks to all who give to our church as an act of faith. Thank you for trusting the Lord.
Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 31, 2019
Masses for the week March 30, 2019 – April 6, 2019 Saturday, Mar. 30, 4PM – Lucille G. Spell Also remembered in prayer: Robert “Robbie” Broussard, II, Adris & Orillia Richard, Robert Broussard, Edwin & Justin Broussard, Belinda Hebert, Esther Guillot, Helen Spell Sunday, Mar. 31, 8AM – Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Also remembered in prayer: Blake Frey, Clifton & Mary Istre 10AM – Ida & Ulysses Bertrand Also remembered in prayer: Halle MaKay Thompson, Preston Sonnier, Ida S. Hanagriff, Johnny Quebodeaux 5PM – Dorothy Sonnier (BD) Also remembered in prayer: Marlena Matthews (5 yr. Annv), Josh & Kaylee Martin Tuesday, Apr. 2, 6:30AM – IHM Parish Family Wednesday, Apr. 3 6:30AM & 8:15AM (School Mass) – IHM Parish Family Thursday. Apr. 4, 6:30AM – IHM Parish Family Friday, Apr. 5, 6:30AM – IHM Parish Family Saturday, Apr. 6, 8AM – NO MASS
Cheri Schexnayder, Lily Johnson, Sara Welch, Hazel Seaux, Judith Perry, Wayne Istre, Brooke Habetz, Clyde Simon, Laura Thomas Boullion, Herman Doucet, Paula Jameyson, Noah Faul, Allen J. Gauthreaux, Alton Abshire, Donna R. Royer, Neal Romero, Mildred Picard, Michelle Guidry, Jaxon Regan, Jimmy DuBose, Toni Brown, Doug Marshall, Leona Spell, Kathy Doucet, Ben Martin, Aline Hayes, Isaac Trahan, Iris Hollier, Betty Spallino, Linda Doucet, Margie Breaux, J. B. Dronet, Albert “Butch” Schexnaider, Shirley Schexnaider, Milton Trahan, Donald Mire, John Simon, Susie Faul, Roxanne LeGros, Roxie LaPointe, Abby Foreman, Rita Johnson, Gwendolyn Spell, Debbie LeMaire, Tony Suire, Velma Broussard, Martha McGinn, George & Irene Dill, Bonnie Vaughn, Paula V. Broussard, Elijah Senegal, Willie Lowery, Brantlee Foreman, Ethel Rose T. Brossett, Helen Spell, Sharon Stewart, Lucille Hains, Melba & Larry Broussard, Jerry Thompson, Mildred Sonnier, Maisie Gotte, Ronald Quebodeaux, Marilyn Weekly, Bobby Stoute, Joseph Ortego, US Military Personnel ________________________________________________________
Readers & Extraordinary Ministers for Apr. 6 – 7
Saturday – April 6 4PM R – David Grotefend EM – Terri Hoffpauir, Cyrus Sellers Sunday – April 7 8AM R – Greg Schmid EM – Ella Sonnier, Marcia DeVille 10AM R – Toni Romero EM – Alyson Oestriecher, Mike Ritchie 5PM R – Maddie Foster EM – John Foster _____________________________________________________
God’s Housekeepers for April 5 Mary Alice Pastor & Lucille Guidry
Coffee & Donut Hostess / 8AM / April 7 K. C. Ladies Auxiliary
Married in Christ: Our congratulations and prayers are offered to:
Chris Hargrave and Sherry Saltzman who recently received the Sacrament of Matrimony in our
parish. May the Lord bless their union and make it fruitful. __________________________________________________ Notre Dame News…Shoe of Fame… Notre Dame is accepting nominations for the Shoe of Fame. A letter of nomination must be presented to Mandy in the Development Office by Friday, April 5th. For more information about making a nomination contact Mandy, [email protected]. Annual Crawfish Boil…The Annual Pio Crawfish Boil will be Sunday, May 5th at the South Crowley K. C. Hall. Tickets are $15 for 4lbs. of crawfish w/potato and may be purchased from any athlete or the ND School office. Pick up will be from 10:30AM – 12:30PM. All proceeds benefit the general athletic fund. Thank You for your support! __________________________________________________
Vacation Bible School…Registration forms to attend or to volunteer for Vacation Bible School are ready. You can pick up forms in the back of Church or by contacting the Parish Office. Join us for a week of fun!
If you are still searching for things to strengthen your faith during lent, remember Immaculate Heart of Mary offers:
Tuesday – Friday Mass is celebrated at 6:30AM
Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 the Rosary is prayed in the Seelos Chapel.
Every Thursday 7AM to 4PM the Seelos Chapel is open for Eucharistic Adoration. You are welcome to come anytime
during the day to be with Our Lord.
The Way of the Cross is prayed in Church every Friday at 8:15AM and at 5:30PM.
Everyone is encouraged to take part in any of these meaningful prayer times.
Thank You to Mrs. Mickie Cook for having the statues in the Church yard cleaned and painted. They have been renewed! Your generosity is so
Luminary Rosary/Prayer Meeting…The Luminaries of Our Lady will gather together on Wednesday, April 10th instead of the first Wednesday, April 3rd. We will begin at 6:30PM in the Blessed Seelos Chapel with Praise and Song, followed by the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Rosary. Women of all faiths are invited to join in this wonderful sisterhood in Christ. If you have questions, please call Jackie Broussard @ 581-9367. Join us in prayer and praise! __________________________________________________
CATECHISM… Guides For Prayer… The Life of Prayer… The Lord leads all persons by paths and in ways pleasing to him, and each believer responds according to his heart’s resolve and the personal expressions of his prayer. However, Christian Tradition has retained three major expressions of prayer: vocal, meditative, and contemplative. They have one basic trait in common: composure of heart. This vigilance in keeping the Word and dwelling in the presence of God makes these three expressions intense times in the life of prayer.
