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Saint Martin de Tours Catholic Church 133 South Main Street, LA 70582-0010 + Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10

Website: www.saintmartindetours.org Phone: (337)394-6021 Fax: 337-654-6020 E-Mail: saintmartin1765@gmail.com

Sacraments  

Bap sm Parents should contact the Parish Office regarding Bap sm prior to the birth of the child.

Matrimony Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the an cipated wedding date.

Anoin ng of the Sick Those who are seriously ill or in danger of death should contact the Parish Office to request the Sacrament of

the Sick

Mass Times: Tuesday 5:30 P.M. Wednesday 8:00 A.M. Thursday 8:00 A.M. Friday 8:00 A.M. First Saturday 8:00 A.M. Saturday 4:00 P.M. Sunday 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.

Office Hours: Monday‐Thursday 8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M.

Parish Staff: Reverend Jason Mouton, Pastor

Tammy LeBlanc  Parish Administrator/Sacraments tamlebsmdt@gmail.com

Dianne Champagne Parish Bookkeeper/Cemetery saintmar n1765@gmail.com

Patrick Melancon Parish Musician melanpat12@gmail.com

Ed Horn Master Carpenter/Technician

Macy Broussard Parish Maintenance

Looking Forward! 1.) Children’s Church 2.) Re-scheduling of Minister’s Workshop (Usher’s, Lector’s, Eucharistic Ministers).

3.) Advent Mission to be announced

4.) On-Ling Giving – soon to be provided to parishioners.

5.) Annual Diocesan Awarding of a St. Martin de Tours Parishioner (s) of the reception of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award

6.) Life Touch Pictorial Directory

7.) Pilgrimages March for Life in D.C. in 2021 and Holy Land as well as Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Today we celebrate Corpus Christ- -- the Most Holy Body and Blood of Our Lord. Today’s celebration focuses on the Gift of the Last Supper, the Gift of the

Eucharist. This feast is relatively new in the Church. It was instituted in the thirteenth century through the influence of St. Julianna of Monte Cornellion, sometimes referred to as Julianna of Liege. She was deeply devoted to the Eucharist and wanted others to stop their lives for one day and celebrate this great gift. In 1246, she persuaded her bishop to make this a feast day for the Diocese of Liege. Pope Urban IV declared it a Feast for the entire Church in 1264. Today’s feast is meant to help us grow in the understanding of the Eucharist and in our reverence for this great sacrament. We certainly need this reminder. We have the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle behind our altar, but many times we ignore this Presence and treat the Church merely as a meeting place. We need to genuflect when we enter a pew and then spend a few moments in prayer, recognizing the One before whom we are kneeling.

With much love and affection, I remain

Fr. Jason Mouton St. Martin de Tours, Pray for Us!

Corpus Christi Procession THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 14th

at 3:00PM Please join us for a Solemn

Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi. We will process with the Blessed Sacrament from Mater Dolorosa Chapel at Our Lady of Sorrows

Retreat Center to St. Martin de Tours Church for a time of Adoration and

Benediction and then process back. Bring your family and friends.

Where: Our Lady of Sorrows to St. Martin de Tours.

Sponsored by: The Community of Jesus Crucified and St. Martin de Tours Church.

For those who are infirmed, elderly or otherwise unable to participate in the

Eucharistic Procession, there will be a Holy Hour here at St. Martin de Tours. The Holy

Hour will take place this Sunday, June 14th at 3:00PM.

Month of June Dedication: From the Roman clan Junius and

devoted to the Sacred Heart of Our Blessed Lord. Celebrated, June 19

June 21: Father’s Day! June 26, 12noon-2p.m. Altar Servers’ Outing. Depart St. Martinville at 11a.m.

July 1: 6:30p.m., Meeting for those wishing to attend next year’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Magnificate Travel Company.

July 4:Fourth of July celebration July 11: 10:00am St. Martin de Tours First Communion July 17-22: Fr. Mouton on Vacation, “Mother’s Dream” Cabin in Pigeon Forge, TN, with friends. July 15-19: Unity Explosion in Beaumont, Texas; MCM Elegante Hotel (African-American gathering). July 24-29: Knights of Peter Claver National Convention, Chicago, Illinois (Friday – Wednesday). Aug. 15: Assumption of Mary Sept. 7: Labor Day – Parish Offices Closed. Sept. 8: Celebration of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Deacon Wynard Boutte’s Birthday. Sept. 20: Shelia Ambrose Birthday (Rectory Housekeeping and Cook). Sept. 22: Edwin Horn’s Birthday (Carpentry). Sept. 27-30: Stewardship Conference – Anaheim, California. Sept. 29: Tammy Leblanc’s Birthday – Parish Assistant. Oct. 16: Boss’ Day Oct. 20: 6:30p.m., Sacrament of Confirmation conferred by Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel. Oct. 30: 7p.m., Wedding, Msgr. Douglas Courville. Oct. 31: Dianne Champagne’s Birthday, Staff. Nov. 1: National Black Catholic History Month; Vocation Awareness Week Begins.

Nov. 1: Daylight Savings Time ENDS – Clocks FALL BACK ONE HOUR! ALL SAINTS DAY! Nov. 16: Jeanette Broussard’s Birthday – my former Sacristan at St. Anne. Nov. 1-8: Fr. Mouton on Vacation Offices CLOSED. Nov. 23-27, Monday – Friday, Pastor Away (Thanksgiving) – parishioners are invited to Notre Dame Catholic Church for morning Masses. Another generous parishioner from my former assignment has provided me with a new condo in Orange Beach so I will be taking family and friends during this time. Nov. 6: Pat Melancon’s Birthday, Parish Musician. Nov. 21: African American Catholic Youth Congress, S.T.M. High School, 8a.m. -5p.m. Nov. 22: Feast of Christ the King. Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Holiday – Thanksgiving Holiday – Parish Offices CLOSED. Nov. 29: First Sunday of Advent. Dec. 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Dec. 10-12: National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry, Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Orleans, La. Dec. 13-20: Fr. Mouton on Vacation (Fr. Jude Halphen Celebrates all weekend masses). Dec. 17: Fr. Mouton’s Birthday. Dec. 20 After 10am Mass DECORATING OF THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS. Dec. 21: First Anniversary of Fr. Mouton’s Appointment as Pastor of St. Martin de Tours. Dec. 22; Parish Staff Christmas Social, 6p.m. Dec. 24: 4p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass Dec. 25: Christmas Day Masses – 8 & 10a.m. Dec. 28: Monday – Parish Offices Closed (Post Christmas). Dec. 30: 5:30p.m. Fr. Joe Alexander’s Christmas Social with Black Clergy. Jan. 1: New Year’s Day; Feast of Mary, Holy Mother of God. Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – PARISH AND DIOCESAN OFFICES CLOSED! Jan. 8: 7p.m., Wedding at St. Martin De Tours, Msgr. Douglas Courville.

Jan. 20-28, 2021 – March for Life Week in Washington, D.C., Fr. Mouton & others. As reported previously in numerous bulletins, please give prayerful consideration for attending with me. Know that usually it is cold and snowing so one would have to prepare accordingly; but I will apprise you as the time draw nearer of weather conditions. God Bless to all. Even though I usually stay at the Josephite Seminary in D.C., when I take larger groups we make reservations at Embassy Suites Hotel in Crystal City, Virginia just three miles from our Nation’s Capital and one mile from Washington National Airport (Ronald Reagan). Therefore, it depends on the interest of individuals and/or families as to our options for accommodations.

We will attend the annual Mass for Life at the National Cathedral Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception the evening before and then the March the following day beginning at 11:00a.m. with meal following at Union Station,

Dubliner Irish Pub, Josephite Seminary Refectory, or Hotel restaurant. Again, please call if you are interested in this pilgrimage.

Prayer for Safety in Hurricane Season

“God, master of this passing

world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned to its former quietude. You are still the master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land, and spread chaos and disaster. During this hurricane season we turn to you, O loving father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with passing of time.

O virgin, star of the sea, Our beloved mother, we ask you to plead with your son in our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your divine son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem where a stormless eternity awaits us. Amen.” Bishop Maurice Schexnayder

Please clip and put on refrigerator or in prayer books to pray daily for the safety of all. Note: Hurricane season begins June 1st. Let us all pray to the Lord to spare us once again from another catastrophe. And in the May 31st bulletin was included an insert for suggestions for Hurricane Preparedness, hopefully this will aide all of our parishioners to take the necessary precautions in advance. We love you and let us keep each other in prayer daily but even now more fervently during these trying times.

Pro-Life Corner!

May increased devotion to Jesus, hidden, yet physically present in the Eucharist, deepen our care for unborn children, hidden beneath the hearts of their mothers: We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer!

To: All who assisted with the rededication and blessing of our Presbyter Church lags on Thursday,

May 29 which included the Mayor,

Clerk of Court, Rotary Club members and parishioners who attended. They look fantastic and add to the beauty of this historic building.

From the Diocese! As you’re aware, the Year of St. Joseph was set to begin on March 19th of this year. In light of our current situation, those opening events were

canceled. After meeting with the bishop, we’ve decided to adjust our schedule.

The year will now open on Sunday, August 16th, 2020. At Saturday anticipated Masses and Sunday Masses of that weekend, the bishop is directing all parishes to celebrate the Votive Mass of St. Joseph with its accompanying readings instead of the usual 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time (GIRM 374). This weekend will also be an opportunity: To celebrate St. Joseph Altars, especially for those parishes who were unable to celebrate this past March.

To place Bishop Deshotel’s pastoral le er in bulle ns

To preach on the person and life of St. Joseph, emphasizing his adora on, obedience, and service

To distribute the Year of St. Joseph commemora ve booklet Additionally, Bishop Deshotel will celebrate two opening events: Opening Mass at St. Joseph in Patterson on Sunday, August 16th at 9:00am; and Adoration & Evening Prayer at the Cathedral on Sunday, August 16th at 6:00pm.

The year will close on Saturday, May 1st, 2021. Bishop Deshotel will celebrate a Closing Mass at St. Joseph’s in Milton on Saturday, May 1st at 10:00am, with food and music following on the grounds there in Milton.

Our 13 St. Joseph’s parishes, each deanery, as well as the offices and ministries at the chancery are also organizing events for the year. We hope to provide each parish with a packet of material by July 1, 2020.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS WITH THESE EVENTS PLANNED AND SPREAD THE WORD TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.

St. Joseph, Pray for us!

Senior’s Movie &

Luncheon with the Pastor:

When: Thursday, June 18 Time: 11:30a.m. Cost: $10.00 per participant. Age: 55+ Meal: Stuffed Turkey Rolls (2), Stuffed Chicken Rolls (2), Rice Dressing, Potato Salad, Bun, Dessert (cookie tray), water and punch. Movie: A Time for Miracles, the Story of St. Elizabeth Anne B. Seton. Please call parish office NOW to register so that preparations will be made for all participants and bring a sweater if you are cold natured and a pillow or chair cushion for seating on chairs. Masks and social distancing may still be required. However, we have enough tables to keep individuals at a safe distance if this is still required. Format 11a.m. Participants should begin arriving at school cafeteria/hall for fellowship – staff and volunteers will direct and small appetizer’s served. 11:25a.m. Opening Prayer 11:30a.m. Meal & Dessert 12:05p.m. Movie begins (approximately 97 minutes in length). 1:30p.m. Participants depart for their respective homes (assistance is needed with clean-up afterwards).

Marriage Tips! Marriage, then, is to be a tool for nurturing gratitude…and for openness to the gifts of God that are proper to marriage (Marriage: Life and Love in the Divine Plan) How do you show gratitude for gifts in your marriage?

It’s wedding season. Are you sending a card to a new bride and groom? Include your favorite tip for a happy marriage. It can be serious, humorous, or thought provoking. How big is your family? Who lives farthest away? Who haven’t you heard from in a while? Reconnect with a family member this week with a phone call, video call or even a hand written letter. In-laws count.

We welcome to our staff team Tilly Duplechein who has

been hired as our new Religious Educa on Director/Coordinator. We look forward to ministering with you for the children and parents of our faith community.

Agency in our hall cafeteria for

all interested individuals for the

Holy Land Pilgrimage,

6:30p.m. July 1; please spread the word as this pilgrimage is open to St.

Martin de Tours parishioners and others as well. Deacon Wynard Boutte’ and I will be the spiritual

guides and Mass and confessions will be provided daily.

As stated previously, the dates are April 24 – May 2, 2021 with

departure from St. Martin de Tours Church parking lot, travel via

chartered bus to Houston, Texas and then departure to Tel Aviv from Bush

Continental Airport.

At this meeting all pertinent information will be provided and specifics. Questions will be answered by all who are interested by Magnificate representative. Again, please give prayerful consideration for joining us.

ENGAGED COUPLES

Spend a weekend away from the cares and distractions of everyday

living. Attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend. The weekend is

open to any engaged couple wanting to prepare for a deeper more meaningful life together in a

marriage recognized by the Catholic Church according to its Church law. Upcoming weekend dates are August 7-9,

September 18-20, November 13-15, January 8-10. For cost of weekends, other dates, and to learn more, visit our

website at www.ceelafayette.org or contact Paul & Carolyn Trahan at (337)254-8947 or

cee.trahan@gmailcom.

BLESSED MOTHER STATUE

Will be at the home of:

Carolyn & Murray Fuselier June 16-22, 2020

CANDLES Sanctuary Candle: Yvette Romero Cartwright (BD 6/14) Consecration Candles: Georgean A. Babin; Lawrence J. “Pee Wee” & Lillie Mae “Dottie” Barras & Andrew; Larry Blanchard, Sr. (BD 4/12 & DA 4/27); Louis & Maude Champagne

The Second Collection NEXT weekend is for the

Reduction of Church Debt

Due to Tropical Storm Cristobal collection totals will be in next weeks bulletin. Thanks

Memorial Altar Flowers

Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Hulin (Lorena DA 6/4) & Hubert (DA 6/21)

Join Catholics, June 22-29, as pray, re lect and take action on religious freedom both here this country and abroad.

June 22: Pray that governments would respect the consciences of the Little Sisters of the Poor and all Christians who care for the sick and vulnerable. June 23: Pray that people of all faiths would be free to worship without fear of attacks and harassment. June 24: Pray for the freedom of the Church in China, and that the rights of all religious minorities would be respected. June 25: Pray that children waiting to be placed in a loving home and the caregivers who selflessly serve those children will find strength and support from the Church. June 26: Pray that the freedom of the local churches on the U.S. southern border will be respected. June 27: Pray that Catholic schools in our country would be free to teach the truth about God and his creation. June 28: Pray that God would show the people of the Central African Republic the way to peace and reconciliation. June 29: Pray that God would give us the grace to remember the dignity of all and invite others to do the same.

Date -

Time

Eucharistic

Ministers

Lector Mass Intentions

Tuesday 6/16/20 Novena Mass

5:30pm

Suzanne Durand Dianne Champagne

Ethel G. Oubre; Ava Nicole Douet; Maude & Louis Champagne; Mrs. Dorothy Laperouse

Daily Mass 6/17-19/20 8:00 AM

Gail Blanchard Paul deMahy Wed. 6/17/20 Hugh Mark Courville Thurs. 6/18/20 Blackie & Rhena Bienvenu (Rhena BD) Fri. 6/19/20 Hugh Mark Courville

Saturday 6/20/20 4:00 PM

Donnie Latiolais; Bobbie Theriot

Jody Theriot Jeff & Bart Barras; Stephanie Hebert (DA); John “Noonie” Viator; Ramsey, Luna & Charlie Theriot, Sr.; Michael Anthony Mire & Clifton Mire, Sr.; Beranger D. Theriot; Clara Trahan Dwyer & JD Dwyer; Wilton “Zorro” & Agnes F. Thibodeaux; M/M Luzeon Champagne; Dennis, Lucette & Walter Hulin; Hardy Theriot; Francis & Conrad Gauthier & Benny; Elizabeth A., Toby & Todd Bertrand; M/M Edward Mouton; M/M Roger Bienvenu & Roger; Ethel G. Oubre; George Resweber; Wallace Theriot

Sunday 6/21/20 8:00 AM

Louella Champagne; Gloria Boudreaux

Freddie Foti Willard Daspit; Priscilla Hulin; L.J. Dugas; Donald & Tony Thomas; Louis Suard; Lula Mae Delahoussaye & Derek (Derek BD); Roland Thibodeaux; Kim B. Signorelli; AJ “Bon” & Leona Champagne; M/M Andre Delahoussaye; Nathan Broussard & Toby; Joseph Tuney & Barry LeBlanc; Rita Hernandez; Leo & Cecilia Champagne; Joyce & JP Champagne; M/M Edmond Laperouse Family; Ava Nicole Douet; AJ “Jay” Melancon, Jr. & Keith; Bryan James Poirier; Myrtle Girouard & Roy Breaux; Larry Blanchard, Sr.

Sunday 6/21/20 10:00 AM

Dianne Champagne; Stephanie Belaire

Jade Hulin Hubert & Lorena Hulin (Hubert DA 6/21) Sully, Lester, Walter & Theogene; Lynne Viator Judice; Catherine “Cat” & Harris Champagne; Murphy Oubre; Cliff Durand; M/M Desire Delahoussaye & Betty; Rodolph Sieber; Eugene Theriot; Dennis, Lucette & Walter Hulin; Gaylon Champagne & Lucette Hulin (BD); Butch McHugh & Fred Bienvenu; Genevieve “Jenny” Theriot & Ben; Joseph, Sr., Rosalie & Vincent Milazzo; Suzette Bienvenu Judice; M/M Alfred Landry; M/M Albert Landry; Russell & Jeanelle Landry; Harvey Pelafigue; Pim & Pecko Eastin; Mike O’Brien; Yvette Romero Cartwright; M/M Edmond Mouton; Lloyd Figaro, Sr.; Marin & Joanna C. Durand; Special Intention; Harold P. Poirier & Family; Terry A. Bernard, Sr.; Enola & Eric Bergeron; Garrett Matthew Tabor, Lilly Belle & DeBlanc; Nolan Champagne; Blackie & Rhena Bienvenu; Robert Romero, Sr.; Donna & Gerald Hulin, Stanley & Della Melancon; Cody Bourque; Hazel Robertson; Leonce “Cas” Jr. & Cory “Cas” Boudreaux; Wade & Kathryn “Kat” Watkins; Gordon Anthony Wayne; Kenny Hasha; Jeff & Louise DeBlanc & Frank F.; Lazard & Thelma Romero & Sidney; Marie & John Sonnier, Sr.

Next Sunday, June 21 we celebrate the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time and also

Father’s Day. We offer to you the following prayer for Father’s both living

and deceased:

Father, we come before you today humbled and in awe of

Your grace and mercy. Lord, we thank You for the way You

have designed what a family is supposed to look like and the

specific roles You have ordained to a mother and a father of

how to lead their children.

Yet Lord, through our sinful ways we have taken what You

have made holy and created our own version of today’s

families. Because of this, our children are suffering. It is for the

fathers, families, and children of our nation that we do pray

today.

Lord, we pray specifically for fathers and fatherhood across

our land. Your Word clearly instructs fathers to bring up their

children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians

6:4). God, we thank You for the men who are leading and have

lead according to Your statutes and the ones that are laying

their lives down for Your purposes.

We pray that You will continue to use these men to lead their

families and other men. We pray You will strengthen the fathers

of our nation and that You will continue to empower churches,

organizations, and individuals to invest in fathers and

fatherhood for the sake of our children. Amen