. o` e St. Peter Roman Catholic Church Mission Statement

Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by living the Gospel

of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacrament, and Service as taught by

the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter Parish is a community of

dedicated Catholics centered on the Eucharist, which is the source

and the summit of all that we do and hope to become. Approved August 19, 2014

PARISH SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY EUCHARIST

As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is central to who we are and what we do.

Regular 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 formation for 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, 896-

9408.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Through the waters of Baptism, the new Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal

Life. 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.

Proposed Sponsors (Godparents) should be

attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors receive a Baptismal Packet which must be

completed and received before attendance at a

Baptismal instruction class is scheduled. A Baptismal date is determined after all Church

requirements are satisfied.

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 church office before

you contact anyone else in making funeral

arrangements. We are here to guide you through that most difficult time.

NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Register at: www.sprcc.org.

Or call the parish office.

Parochial Vicar Father Sal Istre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Parish Deacon Deacon Barney Lejeune . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator

Patricia Blumrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 896-9408 Faith Formation Secretary, Parish Receptionist

Jody McConnell..... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager

Cindy Courville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Capital Campaign Office Manager Karen Broussard . . . . . . . .. . . .. . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Carencro Catholic School Principal

Devin Soeseno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 896-8973 Perpetual Adoration Coordinators

Gloria Matte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 658-3759 Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334

Welcome Committee Chairperson Carolyn Huval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .658-1843 Neocatechumenal Way John McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-4267 Sacred Music Coordinator

Dr. Michael Totaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Natural Family Planning

Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 886-1437 Pro-Life Coordinator Margaret Vidrine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .896-4637 Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator

Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334 Catholic Daughters

GeorgAnna Robichaux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-0120 St. Anne Society Madeline S. Braquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8703 Bonne Mort Society

Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780 Knights of Columbus

(3rd Degree) Matt Arceneaux, Grand Knight . . . . . . . . mattarceneaux@gmail.com (4th Degree) Duane Prejean, Faithful Navigator . . . . . duane.prejean@gmail.com

Altar Servers Matt Arceneaux .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mattarceneaux@gmail.com

St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9499 God’s Little Dusters

Rose Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-6278 Usher Coordinator

Wilbert Lacombe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-9615 Cub Scout Pack 497

Cassandra Underwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 – 787-9017 Prayer Line

Debbie Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-6662 Unplanned Pregnancy

For Free Confidential Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 289-9366 Parish Pastoral Council Members

Allen Latour, Chairperson; Janet Stelly, Vice-Chairperson; Carolyn Huval, Secretary; Matthew Arceneaux, John Bergeron, Danny Martin, Duane Prejean, Richard Tietz, Zach Rock, Youth Member Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair Debbie LaFleur, Finance Committee Vice Chair Burt Arceneaux, Bob Simpson, Parish Trustees

OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Tuesday - Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm Wednesday - Friday: 8am-12noon

Fr. Mark P. Ledoux Pastor

VOLUME 1206 NUMBER 1207

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR

MONDAY – JULY 29 6:30AM – Mass 5:30PM – Patriotic Rosary

TUESDAY – JULY 30 6:30AM – Mass 6:00PM – Choir Practice

WEDNESDAY – JULY 31 6:30AM – Mass 5:30PM – Overeaters Anonymous [St. Anne AV Room] 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [St. Anne AV Room]

THURSDAY – AUGUST 1 NO 6:30AM MASS

ADORATION CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY

COME CELEBRATE

145 years as a Parish (1874 – 2019) & 35 years of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

(1984 – 2019) 6:00PM – Mass & Anniversary Celebration

FIRST FRIDAY – AUGUST 2

6:30AM – Mass 7:00AM – Eucharistic Holy Hour

FIRST SATURDAY – AUGUST 3 7:00AM – First Saturday Mass followed by the Holy Rosary with Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 4:00PM – Mass

SUNDAY – AUGUST 4 7:00AM, 10:00AM (Blessing of Expectant Mothers following Mass), 5:30PM Mass

SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

JULY 28, 2019

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JULY

The Integrity of Justice

That priests, those who administer justice may work with integrity,

and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the

last word.

COME LET US ADORE HIM!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ADORERS ARE NEEDED!

PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED Sunday: 8am, 9am, 10am, 12pm

Tuesday: 5am

Friday: 8am, 11am

Saturday: 3am, 12pm, 1pm, 5pm

Our Chapel also has an URGENT need for substitutes on an

as-needed basis. Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 to sign up.

URGENT NEEDS:

Sunday: 2am; 3am, 5am; 8am, Thursday: 2am

FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JULY

WORSHIP: Through our parish novena to St. Anne this month: may she, who formed the Blessed Virgin Mary by witness and faithfulness to God’s will, intercede for us as a parish community to remain always trusting and faithful to the Will of God in our lives.

FAITH FORMATION: As the first and primary teachers of the Faith to their children, may our parents be aided by our prayer for them and our personal witness to an active practice of our Catholic Faith.

EVANGELIZATION: May the celebration of our Nation's independence this month serve as a reminder of the Founding Fathers of our Nation's intent that God NOT be absent from our lives in the public square.

SOCIAL JUSTICE: That Sacramental Marriage, as an institution of Almighty God between one man and one woman, may be defended and promoted within the life of the Parish Family and our civil community.

BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: As each of us prays about our own personal commitment to our Combined Capital Campaign for St. Peter and the Diocese, we ask direction of the Holy Spirit so that in all we do it may Glorify God and lift up one another.

COME CELEBRATE

ST. PETER’S MILESTONES

145 years as a Eucharistic Community

(1874 – 2019) & 35 YEARS OF

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION (1984 – 2019)

FIRST Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel

established in the Diocese of Lafayette

Anniversary: August 1, 2019

(Feast of St. Peter in Chains)

Mass Begins: 6:00pm in Church

Main Celebrant: Bishop Deshotel

Pot Luck Social: Parish Hall

Immediately following Mass ➢ Church supplying meat & drinks

➢ Family names starting with letters A - J please bring desserts

➢ Family names starting with letters K - Z please bring vegetables

BRING A DISH TO SHARE AS

WE CELEBRATE OUR PARISH AND

OUR ADORATION CHAPEL!

DIVINE MERCY MESSAGE

“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU” St. Faustina: “All for You, Jesus. I desire to adore Your mercy with every beat of my heart and, to the extent that I am able, to encourage souls to trust in that mercy, as You Yourself have commanded me, O Lord.” (Diary 1234)

PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS

A human being, in distinction to animals and things, can in no way be dominated by anyone.

~ The Gospel of Life, 19

REFLECTION: If representatives of the Church abuse children, the State steps in. The Church

likewise has a duty to intervene when the State allows abortion. America is proud of its freedom of religion, and of its protection of human rights. The two can go together, as long as “separation of Church and State” never means that either one looks the other way when human rights are violated.

PRAYER: Lord, may both Church and State be faithful in their duty to protect human rights.

The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has granted a plenary indulgence to those who participate in Fete-Dieu du Teche.

COME AND CELEBRATE

THE ASSUMPTION

OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY,

ACADIANA STYLE! FȆTE-DIEU DU TECHE,

EUCHARISTIC BOAT PROCESSION DOWN THE BAYOU TECHE,

will take place on the Feast of the Assumption, Thursday, August 15th. All are invited to a Mass in French at 8:00am at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Leonville to begin the day. His Excellency J. Douglas Deshotel, D.D., bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette will preside and give the homily. After Mass there will be a procession from Church with the Blessed Sacrament and a statue of Mary down to the nearby boat landing.

+ At 9:30am boats will embark in procession down the Teche toward St. Martinville, retracing the voyage of the early Acadians. The boat procession will stop at churches in the towns along the Teche for Rosary and Benediction.

Confessions will be available in mobile units at each of the stops along the way: + 10:20AM - behind St. Francis Regis in Arnaudville

+ 11:45AM - behind St. Joseph in Cecilia

+ 1:35PM - the Pavilion behind St. Bernard in Breaux Bridge

+ 3:15PM - the park behind St. Joseph in Parks

+ 4:45PM - Old Market Street in St Martinville

In St. Martinville, a foot procession will commence to Notre Dame de Perpetual Secours, then to St. Martin de Tours, and finally down main street to Mater Dolorosa Chapel for Solemn Vespers and Benediction at 5:30PM.

Schedule your vacation day now and register your boat! For more

information or to register a boat visit our website at

www.fetedieuduteche.org, visit us on Fete-Dieu du Teche Facebook,

send us an email at fetedieuduteche@gmail.com, or call (337) 394-

6550.

“We urgently need such public manifestations of our Catholic Faith. It strengthens the faithful of the Diocese as well as renders fitting adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and veneration to Our Lady.” ~Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel

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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Eucharistic adoration is the practice of devout prayer before the Body of Christ in the Eucharist, displayed outside of Mass. The origins of Eucharistic adoration are not well-known. One of the first references to reserving the Blessed Sacrament for adoration is in the life of St. Basil the Great in the late fourth century. St. Basil supposedly divided the consecrated Eucharistic bread into three parts during the liturgy at his monastery. One part he consumed himself; the second was given

to the monks; and the third portion was placed in a Golden Dove suspended above the altar. It seems likely that this reserved portion was kept for those who were unable to attend the liturgy because of illness or travel. The practice of Eucharistic adoration among laypeople is thought to have begun in Avignon, France, on September 11, 1226. King Louis VII, having just won a victory over the Albigensians, asked that the Blessed Sacrament be placed on display at the Chapel of the Holy Cross. This exposition was so popular that the local bishop asked to have it continue indefinitely. Pope Honorius III gave his consent and the practice continued, nearly uninterrupted, until the French Revolution 1792. The longest-running Eucharistic adoration in the United States is with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse, Wisconsin, who have been praying nonstop for more than 130 years. ~CatholicCurrent.org

When we go before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament we represent the one in the world who is in most need of God’s Mercy.” We “Stand in behalf of the one in the world who does not know Christ and who is farthest away from God and we bring down upon their soul the Precious Blood of The Lamb.

~ Pope John Paul II

CATHOLIC EXTENSION SOCIETY CALENDARS Due to a lack of sponsor interest St. Peter parish

WILL NOT take part in the Extension Society

Calendar program this year. We offer this

information at this time for our parishioners to

be aware that they will need to acquire their 2020

calendar elsewhere.

With joy & thanksgiving we welcome the following newly registered parishioners:

We will periodically post the names of new persons/families registering as parishioners of St. Peter as well as the names of those who are territorial parishioners but had never formally registered as parishioners. Please WELCOME each of them in person and in prayer to their ‘new’ Parish Family.

~Fr. Ledoux James & Melaina Crocker

Pamela Sue Hebert

John David Withers

Vanessa Andrade Bacellar & Family

Chad John Doucet & Family

Scott & Pamela (Pena) Doucet

Shane & Stephanie Nichols & Family

Kasey & Valerie Guidry & Family

Kim Mary Barashick

Mark & Robyn Carter & family

WELCOME TO

ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH

“From this moment on, live the Eucharist fully; be persons for whom the Holy Mass, Communion, and Eucharistic adoration are the center and summit of their whole life.” ~Pope St. John Paul II

Saint Peter / Diocesan Centennial COMBINED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Capital Campaign Goal: $2,500,000.00

Gifts & Pledges to Date: $2,282,778.41

121 Committed Prayer Partners

39 Anonymous Donors 600 Gifts & Pledges

Visit the parish website at www.sprcc.org for more details.

Your prayers are a welcome gift and are needed for the success of our Capital Campaign.

Call Karen Broussard at the parish office for more information.

ST. PETER / DIOCESAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN

91.31% OF GOAL REACHED To all who pledged to the

ST. PETER / DIOCESAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN –

THANK YOU!

We pray in gratitude for everyone who has already pledged support to the needs of St. Peter and our Diocese and prayerfully support all those who are still discerning what they are able to give. We fervently ask God to guide and bless us as we work together to build our future.

Things to Keep in Mind: + We are asking for new or renewed pledges which are not contracts. + If you have previously made a pledge, consider extending that pledge or begin a new pledge tailored to your ability. + It is not too late to still be a part of this important and meaningful project. Your contribution is needed.

Please keep the new pledges & donations coming!

BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER

PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY

For the week of July 29th – August 4th:

July 29 Rev. Matthew Higginbotham

July 30 Rev. Godwin Imoru

July 31 Rev. Thomas James, SVD

August 1 Pope Francis

August 2 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

August 3 Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel

August 4 Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell

O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep Thy servants within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, where none may harm them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, purpled with Thy Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of Thy glorious Priesthood. Let Thy holy love surround them and shield them from the world’s contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit and may the souls to whom they minster be here below their joy and consolation, and in Heaven their beautiful & everlasting crown. Amen.

PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY

For the week of July 29th – August 4th:

July 29 Nicholas Ware

July 30 Pier Zeringue

July 31 Dylan Allen

August 1 Rev. Kevin Bordelon, Director of Seminarians

August 2 Rev. Patrick Broussard, Director of Vocations

August 3 Seminary Faculty, Parents and Benefactors of Seminarians

August 4 Reed Bellingham

O Lord Jesus Christ, great High Priest, I pray that You call many worthy souls to Your holy priesthood. Enlighten the Bishop and Vocation Director in the choice of candidates, the Spiritual Directors in molding them, and the professors in instructing them. Lead the seminarians daily in Your unerring footsteps, so that they may become priests who are models of purity, possessors of wisdom, and heroes of sacrifice. May they be steeped in humility and aflame with love for God and man, apostles of Your glory, and sanctifiers of souls. Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us. Amen.

VOCATIONS CRUCIFIX Now that our Faith Formation families have had the chance to participate, all our parish families are invited to continue with the Vocations Crucifix in

their homes. To be a part of this incredible privileged time of prayer for vocations, please call Jody at the parish office, 896-9408 or email jody@sprcc.org. Thank you to all the Faith Formation families for their participation with the Vocations Crucifix.

Saturday, August 10th Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Lafayette

The Man-to-Man Catholic Men’s Conference is designed to bring men (18 & older) into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Catholic Church through engaging talks to strengthen their faith, opportunities for true fraternity, and a celebration of the sacraments. The day will begin with an invocation by Bishop Douglas Deshotels & will include guest speakers Jason Angelette and Fr. James Brady. Keynote speaker will be Fr. Dan Calloway, MIC. Fr. Bryce Sibley will serve as master of ceremonies. A jambalaya lunch will be included. Visit www.m2m2019.com to register and learn more about this biennial event. Eight hundred men attended the last conference! You won’t want to miss this one!

BE COURAGEOUS, BE CATHOLIC

“We need to be courageous if we are to be

faithful to the Gospel.” ~Pope Francis

REGISTER NOW AT www.M2M2019.com

RED BIRD MINISTRIES

FOLLOW ME – A GRIEVING DAD’S RETREAT

Friday, September 20th - Sunday, September 22nd

Red Bird Ministries is offering an overnight weekend retreat at The Lodge in Butte La Rose (1031 La Salle St, Breaux Bridge, LA) for grieving fathers to

experience hope, healing, and fellowship. Follow Me, will be held on Friday, September 20th - Sunday, September 22nd. Check in will be held on Friday from 5:30 - 7:00pm. Retreat concludes on Sunday at 11:00am. Men who have experienced any form of child loss are invited (including miscarriage, still birth, and the loss of an infant, child, adolescent, or adult child). Early Bird Registration - $125 by 8/15/19. Late Registration - $150 by 9/8/19. Sponsorships are available. Space is limited. Register now at redbird.love/dadsretreat.

ARISE – A GRIEVING MOM’S RETREAT

Friday, October 18th - Saturday, October 19th

Red Bird Ministries is offering an overnight weekend retreat at Our Lady of the Bayou Retreat House (1318 S Henry St, Abbeville, LA) for grieving mothers to experience hope, healing, and fellowship. ARISE will be held on Friday, October 18th - Saturday, October 19th. Check in will be held on Friday from 4:30 - 6:00pm. Retreat concludes on Saturday at 5 PM. Early Bird Registration - $125 by 9/15/19. Late Registration - $150 by 10/1/19. Sponsorships are available. Space is limited. Register now at redbird.love/retreats.

CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Celebrating a 121 Year Tradition

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

Carencro Catholic is currently accepting applications and registration for the 2019-2020 school year. Classes available for Pre-K (3-year olds) to 8th grade.

We had a great turnout for our summer spruce up work day!

Thank you to everyone who came out to help get the campus

ready for the 2019-2020 school year!

Proud Feeder School of Teurlings Catholic High School WE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE!

Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admissions or employment.

PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931

www.CarencroCatholic.org

SUPPORT YOUR PARISH CATHOLIC

SCHOOL!

ATTENTION: Current 1st, 8th & 10th grade Catholic school students

Check with your church parish to register for First Communion (2nd graders), 9th grade Faith Formation and 11th grade Confirmation classes. Registration usually occurs during the summer through July.

ATTN: Parents 2019-2020

Faith Formation Registration

1st – 8th Grade & 9th – 11th Grade Monday, July 1st thru Friday, August 2nd

Registration forms available at each entrance of the Church, online or in the Church office. Completed forms w/payment, in an envelope, may be dropped in the Offertory basket, the after-hours mailbox, in the Church office or mailed to P.O. Box 40; Carencro, LA 70520.

DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE UPCOMING EVENTS

DIOCESAN OFFICE OF MARRIAGE, FAMILY, AND PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES

MARRIAGE: THE CHOICE WINE

The Choice Wine is a pathway to authentic marital happiness. Couples will learn how to virtually divorce-proof their marriages, experience the superabundant love and mercy of God and realize a foretaste of Paradise in their marriages and families. For more information visit http://thechoicewine.org.

FRIDAY FAST FOR LIFE Join others around the Diocese in fasting on Fridays from 8:00am until 12:00pm for the attacks on human life in our society.

POST ABORTION HEALING: RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT

A Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat is an opportunity for any man, woman, couple, grandparent, sibling, or anyone who struggles with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion. This weekend retreat provides participants the opportunity and space to enter the grieving process, identify effects the abortion has had and release deep feelings of anger, shame, and guilt that frequently accompany an abortion experience. This unique retreat process is designed specifically to help retreatants experience the gentleness, mercy and compassion of Jesus as they walk the journey from pain to forgiveness. Participants re-connect on a spiritual level with the children who have been aborted and give them honor and dignity through many special exercises as well as in a memorial service. Those who journey through their grief allow God to transform their experience into one that brings hope, liberation and peace.

When: October 4-6, 2019 (Respect Life Weekend) Time: Friday, 6:00 p.m. - Sunday, 3:00 p.m.

For more information and/or to register contact: Trista @ 337.261.5598. Pre-registration required. Inquiries are confidential.

PROJECT RACHEL Project Rachel is an abortion recovery program for those suffering the negative effects of an abortion experience. It is an individual (nine step process) and offers an opportunity through loving,

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? WERE YOU BAPTIZED BUT NOT CONFIRMED?

Our RCIA Program or, Rite of Christian

Initiation for Adults, begins soon. For more

information or to register, call Jody at the parish office.

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

MONTESSORI BASED INSTRUCTION

HANDS ON ACTIVITIES

COOKING IN THE CLASSROOM

FAITH FORMATION

CERTIFIED TEACHER

ST. ANNE ANNUAL BREAKFAST The St. Anne Annual Breakfast Meeting was held Sunday, July 21st following

7:00am Mass in the parish hall.

Seated L – R: Dianne Creduer, Alferda Broussard, Madeline Braquet, Fr. Mark Ledoux, Fr. Sal Istre, & Lanell Comeaux

The breakfast was well attended and enjoyed by everyone!

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PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

In gratitude for our many gifts from God, parishioners and visitors made a joyful offertory to the Lord.

JULY 21, 2019

OFFERING TOTAL $8,289.50 Building & Maintenance $94.00 Insurance Donations $100.00 St. Vincent de Paul $138.00 On-Line Giving (7/15-7/21) $771.00

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

A prominent theme in today’s Gospel parable is generosity. Late at night, a sleepy friend responds to his neighbor’s request for food for an unexpected guest. Jesus suggests that it would be unthinkable for a friend to deny a friend in need. A friend would most certainly give what is asked and more. Through this story, Jesus illustrates God’s generosity. Good stewards realize the extraordinary love and graciousness with which God showers us. We need never convince God to be generous. God is already that generous friend. His abundant love bathes us in goodness. This week, prayerfully reflect on God’s generosity to us. What should our response be to that generosity?

ROSARY FOR PEACE - A Rosary for peace for our country & our soldiers will be prayed every Thursday before 6:30am Mass.

IN MEMORIAM CHURCH SANCTUARY LIGHT

Available CHAPEL CANDLES

RIGHT ALTAR: Available LEFT ALTAR: Available SIDE ALTAR: Clifford Nepveaux Family

MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY - July 29

6:30AM - Judy Allen by Bonne Mort Society; Delores Coleman & Wilda Menard; Brian Sonnier & George Schneider

TUESDAY - July 30 6:30AM - Healing & Special Graces for everyone in need; Russell Hutchinson (BD); Robert W. La Fleur (BA); Earline Bourque Blue (DA); Edna “T-Non” Comeaux by Bonne Mort Society

WEDNESDAY - July 31 6:30AM - Frank Connolly; Fr. Mark Ledoux, Fr. Thainese Alphonse, & Deacon Barney Lejeune; Josieline “Jo” Cormier by Bonne Mort Society

THURSDAY - August 1 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; Michelle McCarley (DA)

FRIDAY - August 2 6:30AM - Fr. Mark Ledoux; For living & deceased members of Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Society; Floyd Simpson; Living & deceased members of Broussard & Bourque Families

SATURDAY - August 3 7:00AM - Souls in Purgatory; Verna & Vernon Bernard & Clarice Gautreaux; Moon & Monique (Her BD) Breaux; M/M Rayland Quebedeaux (Her DA), Ronnie Thibodeaux, & Lucille Melancon; Barbara Beadle 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & living & deceased members of Coussan Family; Paula Kilchrist; Glenn Vidrine (DA); M/M Leo Prejean, M/M Paul Bergeron, & M/M Telismar Prejean; Allen “Al” Bourqeois, M/M Ray Breaux, & Special Intention; Larry Duhon; Velma Faul & Living & deceased Members of Faul Family; Living & deceased members of Connolly, Melancon, & Fontenot Families; M/M Garner Lacour; M/M Clement Olivier, Sr., M/M Otis Sonnier, Sr., & M/ M David Guidry, Sr.; M/M Cyriaque Huval, & M/M John Willen Olivier; Mary Hebert, & Living & deceased members of Hebert & Smith Families; Fred & Ola Guilbeau; Mark Armstead, Lisa Folse, & Lisa Gardner; Thelma Lavergne (BD), Elzia Lavergne, & Eby Elkins; Edna Comeaux by St. Anne Society; Candy Richard Knott, Tony Richard, & Andrew Jagneaux; M/M Clay Bertrand, Special Intention, & M/M Joseph Cormier; John & Bernadette Danos & Family

SUNDAY - August 4 7:00AM - M/M Richard Truax & living & deceased members of Truax & McMillan Families; Dr. Fred Meyer, M/M Ray P. Breaux; & M/M Ourelie Landry; Eldine Miller & Living & deceased members of Miller & Venable Families; Allen “P-Quanck” Pontiff; Ola Guilbeau; Mary Jeanette Dugas by St. Anne Society 10:00AM-Pro Populo 5:30PM - Deceased members of Lejeune, Guidry, & Ortego Families; Ted Thomas Breaux; Douglas Johnnie & Frank Barker; M/M John Kidder, Ellerine (BD) & Sisters

HOFFMAN PIPE ORGAN Please consider giving a donation to help fund the rebuilding and renovation of our beautiful organ!

Contributions or a donor wishing to cover the cost of the pipe organ repair can be made by simply contacting Karen Broussard at the parish office or speaking directly to Fr. Ledoux about a donation.

NAMES OF THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES President Donald Trump - Commander in Chief

Michael Baudoin-Marines Christopher Blumrich-Nat’l Guard Cameron Brasseaux-Army Kylor J. Broussard-Army Kyle Comeaux-Marines Steven Friloux-Navy Thomas Friloux-Nat’l Guard

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.

Isaac Mayard-Air Force Ryan Mitchell-Air Force Brennan Randel-Army Matthew Scott Richard-Nat’l Guard Cody Smith-Nat’l Guard Jacob Stelly-Air Force Caleb Trahan-Army Kohl Trahan-Army

CONSIDER ON-LINE GIVING

On-line giving is quick and easy to set up! Simply go to our website at www.sprcc.org and click on the ONLINE GIVING tab at the top of the home page. On-line giving is safe, secure and makes remembering your parish donation one less thing on your to-do list.

ALTAR FLOWERS

LEFT MAIN ALTAR: In memory of M/M Lucius LeBlanc, Raylan Constantine, & Special Prayers for R. Constantine & R.C. Constantine by Ray & Rella Constantine

RIGHT MAIN ALTAR: In memory of Paul & Grace Mamer, Renee Mamer Hebert by Family

BLESSED MOTHER: In memory of Lidia Landry (BD) & Irene Broussard (BD) by Paul & Dallas Landry

ST. JOSEPH: In memory of Jason Louis Vincent (BD 7/24) & Georgia Melancon, Edalie & Kermit Cormier, Edith & Euclide Noel by Patsy & Calvin Vincent

ST. ANNE: Special Prayers for Pamela & Terry Royale, Zachery & Dylan Royale & Wyatt & Lillie by Steve & Jo Howard

SACRED HEART: In memory of Dennis Hopkins (DA) & prayers for Breaux/Hopkins Families by Ruby, Denise & Tommy Hopkins

If you or your family would like to donate flowers for our church in memory of your loved ones contact Judy Blanchard at 344-4612. We give thanks for those who have donated flowers for the altars over the years to make our church such a special place to Worship!

PATRIOTIC ROSARY EVERY MONDAY AT 5:30PM

You are invited to join with fellow parishioners in praying the Patriotic Rosary for peace and the conversion of our country. This beautiful rosary, which dedicates each Hail Mary to a specific state in the union, is prayed every Monday evening at 5:30pm in the church. For more info. call Ronald Fontenot at 277-8251.

LEAGUE OF THE SACRED HEART Any Sacred Heart League member who has not yet paid their dues and anyone who wishes to join The League is invited to mail their dues to the following address: Sacred Heart League; c/o Mrs. Rose Richard, P.O. Box 481; Carencro, LA 70520. For more information, call Mrs. Rose at 896-6278. The candle burning at the Sacred Heart is for a special intention.