Baptisms: Call the of ice two months in advance to schedule an appointment. Marriages: Call at least six (6) months in advance for pre-marriage instruction. Reconciliation: Every Sat. 3:15pm - 4:10pm or by appointment during the week. Anointing of the Sick: Available anytime, please call of ice to make arrangements. Holy Orders: Interested in priesthood or deaconate, please contact Msgr. Daniel Torres 439-7400 Ext. 220

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Sat. Anticipated Mass 4:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am Holy Days of Obligation 8:00 am & 6:00 pm

Mailing Address: 5383 Elliott Road Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605 (337) 478-3845 Fax: (337) 477-2828 Of ice Hours: Mon. - Thu. 8:30a -12N, 1:00 - 4:30pm Friday - 8:30a - 12N Of iceisclosedfrom12N-1pmforlunchwww.smdpcatholic.com Incaseofemergencies:(337)478-3845(leaveamessage,someonewillbepaged) Main Church 5495 Elliott Rd. Granger/Vincent Multi-Purpose Complex 5326 Elliott Rd.

Reverend Monsignor Jace Eskind jace.eskind@lcdiocese.org Deacon Richard Donahoe rdonahoe@smdpcatholic.com Jackie Goodwill - Administrative Assistant jgoodwill@smdpcatholic.com Pat Foy - Of ice Manager pfoy@smdpcatholic.com Kellie Onxley - Bookkeeper konxley@smdpcatholic.com Joe Whitbeck - Dir. Communications/Facilities/IT jwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.com Leah Arnaud - Records/Receptionist larnaud@smdpcatholic.com Jenny Bellow- Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 1-4 jbellow@smdpcatholic.com Melanie Lubrano - Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 5-8 mlubrano@smdpcatholic.com Becky Clements - Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 9-12 bclements@smdpcatholic.com Terri Wainwright - Religious Ed. Secretary twainwright@smdpcatholic.com Annie Whitbeck - Youth Director youth@smdpcatholic.com Pam Fontenot - Music Ministry/Liturgy Chris Miller - Choir Director

MASS SCHEDULE

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SMdP PARISH LEADERSHIP Parish Trustees

Pastoral Council

Finance Council

W.J. Lechtenberg Veronica Miller

Sally Daigle Mary Kaye Eason

Cindy Hanks Eva Hibbing

Cynthia Honore’ Roland Morton Michael Webre

Stephen Liles David Bruchhaus

Mike Eason David Ieyoub

Tina Higgins Johnette Szydlo Shively Verrette

Upcoming 2nd Collections

July 19 - Solidarity - Church in Africa July 26 - SMdP Outreach Aug 2 - Debt Reduction/Building Fund Aug 9 - Eastern Europe Aug 16 - SMdP Religious Education

Jay & Verna White; John Thomas Savoie; Sylvia Elender (B); Irvin Broussard Kenneth O'Blanc

MASS PRAYER INTENTIONS July11-July19,2020

Sat., July 11 4:30 am Sun., July 12 8 am 10:30 AM Tue., July 14 8 am Wed., July 15 8 am Thu., July 16 8 am Fri., July 17 8 am Sat., July 18 4:30 pm Sun., July 19 8 am 10:30 am

Desormeaux & Guidry Families; Gregg Foreman; Marvin Paggen; Harvey (B), Beverly & Kevin (B) Adams

Ef ie Lyles, Curley Guidroz & Ervin & Eloise Stein

Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres John Thomas Savoie; Peter Tran Thai Son & Joseph Tran Ho Irvin Broussard

Ifyouhavea familymemberdeployedor serving in themilitary,pleasesubmit their names to our “Pray forPeace”military prayer list. Thesenameswillbe lefton the list for the coming yearand removedonlyonyourrequest.Calltheparishof iceat478-3845andaskforLeah.Ty Fuselier Jarron Glass Jeffery Paul Langley

Riley Morris Ronald L. Thompson, II

Huey Ogea Roy Price; Dr. Richard Enright Ruth Ella Fontenot; Curley & Joyce Guidroz; Diane Williams (B); Linwood Durrett Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Patrick Broussard; Wilbert "T-Boy" Derouen; Vurtis Miller

In the middle of summer, we continue reading from the Gospel of Matthew (Cycle A). Today we begin chapter 13, sometimes referred to as the chapter on parables, for Matthew has Jesus teach seven parables in this chapter. The word parable re lects the Hebrew word māshāl, which in turn means wisdom-saying or proverb. This term could be used to mean anything from an aphorism to a lengthy allegorical tale. The latter is what we have today, with the parable of the sower, as Jesus himself calls it (Matt 13:18). Matthew’s story of the parable of the sower follows Mark’s, which Matthew used as a source. In fact, there is little variation at all. Signi icantly, Matthew says that Jesus sat by the shore (Matt 13:1), but when the crowds grew too large he moved to a boat where he sat as well (Matt 13:2). That particular verb (sat) recalls the Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5:1), where Jesus also sat to teach. The verb is used by Mark too, and it is an indication of a true teacher—one who sits to dispense wisdom. This is no peripatetic professor. Fortunately for us (and for the early disciples), Jesus explained this parable himself. There is no need to discern the intended meaning. Those who read the longer gospel today have the advantage of that explanation. The parable of the sower is rooted in antiquity with the image of scattering seed on the ground, which would have preceded plowing. Today even gardeners often sow seed by plowing irst, planting the seed, then covering the seed with soil. But that is not the way those in the ancient world performed the task. It’s for this reason that many seeds may be eaten by the birds or may fall on rocky soil. Not all the seed that is scattered takes root and bears fruit. Indeed, if those in the ancient world planted seeds the way a modern gardener does, it’s highly unlikely that Jesus would have used this same parable! Instead, we might have a parable about the care with which the sower sows seed. But such is not the world of antiquity. Jesus ends this simple allegorical tale with an injunction: Whoeverhasearsoughttohear.

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PRAY FOR THE SICK Carol Bertrand Carrie Burch Jonathon Burch Bob Gary Elnora Granger Ron Harrington Elaine LeDay Curtis Primeaux Sheila Thibodeaux Jimmy Vickers

MASS READINGS July 13 - July 19

Mon., July 13 - Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tue., July 14 - Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24 Wed., July 15 - Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 Thu., July 16 - Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30 Fri., July 17 - Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8 Sat., July 18 - Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21 Sun., July 19 - Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 [24-30]

ATTENDING MASS DURING THE PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS

REMINDERS/SUGGESTIONS

• If you are not feeling well, please DO NOT attend Mass • DO NOT use the drinking fountains • DO NOT use the baptismal font (ifwaterisinfontitisforbaptismuseonly)

• It’s highly recommended you wear a mask if you attend Mass (removeonlyforcommunion) • If you use the bathrooms, wash your hands thoroughly and use the provided hand sanitizer as well • If attending Mass sit only in the labeled seating areas • If your kids are small and active during Mass, please consider watching Mass in the church parking lot or watching the Facebook video at home.

• Please avoid touching the pews or other church surfaces unnecessarily (staffmembersmustthoroughlydisinfectaftereachMass.)

• Adoration Chapel is open. Please follow cleaning protocol found inside chapel

The Bishop’s dispensation from the obligation toattendMass remains in effect for the faithful of theDioceseofLakeCharles.

GOD’S WORDS Each day we are bombarded with thousands of words. From the moment our clock radios click on in the morning, until the last moment of the day when the television is turned off or someone bids us “good-night,” our life is illed with words. Some words that we hear bring news that leaves us feeling low. Some words lift our spirits. Many of the words we hear are trying to get us to buy something. Some words are hurtful. Today the Church focuses our attention on hearing the word of God. Are God’s words just more of the same—part of the endless stream of words that low into our ears each day? The challenge today is to allow God’s word to inspire us in new ways so that our outlook and attitudes align themselves more closely with the heart and mind of Christ Jesus. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Parish Of ice Closed at 12N on Fridays StartingJune1-Sept.4

Starting June 1, the parish of ice will close at 12N on Fridays during the Summer months. During the Summer, the parish of ice will operate from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed 12N -1p), Monday - Thursday, Fridays from 8:30 AM - 12N. The week of September 7, the parish of ice will resume regular business hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. As usual, you can leave emergency messages on the of ice voice mail and a staff member will be paged. HURRICANE PROTECTION

PRAYER

Recited at all Masses from June 1 - November 30

Medjugorje Messages from Mary

Messages Interpreted and updated regularly at: https://www.medjugorje.com/ & https://marytv.tv/ Monsignor Eskind and the parish of ice staff would like your help knowing when fellow parishioners are sick, in the hospital, need prayer, or having surgery etc. Please have an immediate family member call the church of ice at 478-3845 and let us know. The staff and/or Msgr. Eskind would like to follow-up and check on our in irmed brothers and sisters.

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Have you considered Altar Flowers in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion, like a wedding, convalidation or special anniversary? The lowers will sit in the sanctuary and add beauty to the liturgy and your special occasion will be noted in the bulletin. A donation of $75 - $100 or more will cover the cost of the lowers.

Mass Prayer Intentions Mass intentions are available for every Mass that St. Martin de Porres offers. The suggested donation for a Mass intention is $5. Please consider having a Mass offered for your deceased loved ones. Altar Flowers Donations

KEEP YOUR KIDS CONNECTED TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH THIS SUMMER Formed.org is a Catholic based website that is free for our parishioners. You’ll ind movies, bible studies, books and more. Sign-up today, it’s free.

Adoration Chapel is Open The church adoration chapel has re-opened with restrictions. Each visitor must sign in at the chapel and clean everything touched in the chapel. Cleaning supplies are available in the chapel. Only one person can use the chapel. The entry code is available by calling the parish of ice at 478-3845.

NO MEETINGS

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE SMdP Parish is suspending church meetings again until further notice. With the rapid local increase in Covid-19 cases the risk of exposure is too high to have public gatherings outside of Mass.

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) process is year-round. Interested participants wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith can enter RCIA Inquiry at any time during the year. To learn more and/or join the RCIA Inquiry, call Deacon Richard Donahoe at 337-478-3845 or send an email to: rdonahoe@smdpcatholic.com

Your monthly peanut butter donation is more than a gift to those in need, it’s serious nutrition. SMdP Parish helps Catholic Charities supply 350, 16 oz. jars of peanut butter to the area needy. Our parish has been very generous in giving a jar of peanut butter to nearly every CC client, each month.

SPREAD THE LOVE Peanut Butter Sunday

July 12

Please remember to bring at least one 16 oz. jar of peanut butter with you to church or at the parish of ice, the 2nd Sunday of the Month.

The SMdP Outreach Ministry is asking parishioners to help provide needed supplies for several of our church family members. Cash donations and, or complete school list donations would be appreciated. If you are interested in adopting a parish child or know of a parish family who could benefit from this program, please contact the church office at 478-3845. Donations can be dropped off at the parish office.

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GOD WITHIN In everything, be it a thing sensed or a thing known, God is hidden within. —St. Bonaventure

You have blessed so many lives through your faithful ministry; may you be blessed greatly in return on this special day. All of us in your church parish family wish you a very happy birthday with many more to come.

1. Please follow the directions of the Ushers to ensure as safe and smooth an experience as possible. 2. Please back into the parking place for an easier low during the distribution of Holy Communion. 3. Remain in your vehicle at all times. There will be no bathroom access. 4. You may participate in the celebration of Mass via your personal device (phone, iPad, etc.). There is also the possibility of listening on FM 94.9. This may also be helpful for a better sound if you are participating via live stream. (NofreeWi-Fiaccess) 5. Once Mass has concluded in the Church, the Communion Ministers will be under the Porte-Cochere to distribute Holy Communion. 6. The Ushers will direct vehicles, 2 at a time, to proceed South (towards the Church) and drive under the Porte-Cochere. 7. Approaching the Porte-Cochere, there will be a station to collect your jars of peanut butter (2nd Sunday of the month) and a station to collect your stewardship offering. 8. The irst vehicle will approach the station where Fr. Jace will be standing. The second vehicle will approach the station where Deacon Donahoe will be. We will distribute Holy Communion to every person in the vehicle who is able to receive. Communionisstronglyencouragedinthehand.9. Once everyone in the vehicle has received Holy Communion, Fr. Jace will signal for the vehicles to proceed to exit via Elliott Road. 10. Once these vehicles have departed, the Ushers will direct the next two vehicles to approach the Porte-Cochere.

Parking Lot Mass & Communion Watch Mass in the Church Parking Lot, Tune to 94.9 FM