Pastoral Team: Rev. Gregory J. Daigle, Pastor Alfred J. Ricard II, Deacon Wanda Ashley, Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry Donna Carville, R. C. I. A. Website: www.stjohnchurchplaq.org Email: [email protected]facebook.com/pages/St John the Evangelist Catholic Church Parish Office Staff: Medric Smith, Jr., Business Manager Marsha Dupont, Secretary Susan Landry, Secretary Lily Skidmore, Secretary Gary Perrault, Maintenance Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am Monday (Liturgy of the Word) 7:00 am Wed., Thurs., Fri. (Mass) 7:00 am First Tuesday of the Month 6:00 pm (Mass, Novena, Benediction and Anointing of the Sick) All other Tuesdays - Confessions 5:30 pm (Mass and Novena) 6:00 pm Baptism : Please contact the Parish Office Marriage : Please contact the pastor a minimum of six months before the wedding Sacrament of Reconciliation : Saturday 3:00 pm St. John the Evangelist Church 57805 Main Street — Plaquemine, Louisiana 70764-2531 Phone: (225) 687-2402 — 687-3337 — Fax: 687-1587 24 Hour Prayer Line: (225) 687-1554 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 17, 2019 No Good Deed Goes Unpunished When Jesus rose from the dead, he showed his disciples that even death will be overcome by God. In today's Gospel, he expands that to include most of the bad things that can happen to both non-believers and disciples alike. Starting with the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, Jesus mentions most of the scary things that people thought would bring the end of the world. He gives two pieces of advice. First, don't be fooled by anyone who says this is the end or who claims to be Jesus. When Jesus comes again, there will be no doubt about who it is. Then, don't be terrified by natural disasters or wars. As disciples, we hope we would respond to disasters not with fear, but with love. Believers can voluntarily help those affected, comfort the survivors, or help rebuild their homes or schools. People have welcomed strangers into their homes after a flood or hurricane has destroyed a neighborhood. There is a saying that "no good deed goes unpunished." Jesus never says that his disciples would be given awards for their acts of charity. In the second half of the Gospel, he says that his disciples would be persecuted, hated, and even betrayed by their own families. Jesus has advice for that situation, too. He tells us "not to prepare your defense," but to let him give us the words. I suspect that he means not to worry about what you might say, lest you become scared speechless. If you let him, Jesus will "prepare" you with the scripture readings, your pastor's homilies, and your own prayer life. All of these can help open us to the gifts of the Spirit, who helps us proclaim our faith without fear. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
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Pastoral Team: Rev. Gregory J. Daigle, Pastor Alfred J. Ricard II, Deacon Wanda Ashley, Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry Donna Carville, R. C. I. A.
Website: www.stjohnchurchplaq.org Email: [email protected] facebook.com/pages/St John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Parish Office Staff: Medric Smith, Jr., Business Manager Marsha Dupont, Secretary Susan Landry, Secretary Lily Skidmore, Secretary Gary Perrault, Maintenance
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am Monday (Liturgy of the Word) 7:00 am Wed., Thurs., Fri. (Mass) 7:00 am First Tuesday of the Month 6:00 pm (Mass, Novena, Benediction and Anointing of the Sick) All other Tuesdays - Confessions 5:30 pm (Mass and Novena) 6:00 pm
Baptism: Please contact the Parish Office Marriage: Please contact the pastor a minimum of six months before the wedding Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 pm
St. John the Evangelist Church 57805 Main Street — Plaquemine, Louisiana 70764-2531 Phone: (225) 687-2402 — 687-3337 — Fax: 687-1587
24 Hour Prayer Line: (225) 687-1554
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 17, 2019
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
When Jesus rose from the dead, he showed his disciples that even death will be overcome by God. In today's Gospel, he expands that to include most of the bad things that can happen to both non-believers and disciples alike.
Starting with the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, Jesus mentions most of the scary things that people thought would bring the end of the world. He gives two pieces of advice. First, don't be fooled by anyone who says this is the end or who claims to be Jesus. When Jesus comes again, there will be no doubt about who it is. Then, don't be terrified by natural disasters or wars.
As disciples, we hope we would respond to disasters not with fear, but with love. Believers can voluntarily help those affected, comfort the survivors, or help rebuild their homes or schools.
People have welcomed strangers into their homes after a flood or hurricane has destroyed a neighborhood.
There is a saying that "no good deed goes unpunished." Jesus never says that his disciples would be given awards for their acts of charity. In the second half of the Gospel, he says that his disciples would be persecuted, hated, and even betrayed by their own families. Jesus has advice for that situation, too. He tells us "not to prepare your defense," but to let him give us the words. I suspect that he means not to worry about what you might say, lest you become scared speechless. If you let him, Jesus will "prepare" you with the scripture readings, your pastor's homilies, and your own prayer life. All of these can help open us to the gifts of the Spirit, who helps us proclaim our faith without fear.
Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
November 17, 2019 Dear Family, Throughout our nation Catholics are praying for vocations. The family nurtures vocations. What follows are some ways families can focus on the good of vocations. Snuggle up and read a story. Add some books about famous saints to your bedtime reading. There are dozens of fascinating, age-appropriate stories of saints who were priests and religious. There is even an amazingly creative Lego catechism! Pray from the heart. In your family prayers, pray for more priests and religious. Let your kids hear you praying for their futures. "Lord, watch over our son Simon today and give him the grace to grow up to be a strong man of God. Keep him close to You, always in Your perfect will." Talk about vocations. Speak openly about vocations to marriage, priesthood and religious life. Tell kids that priests have an awesome job because they bring us the sacraments. Teach them that religious brothers and sisters make special vows to live like Jesus. Encourage "dress up" play! Just as children "play house" and pretend to be moms and dads, help them imagine the life of a priest, brother, or sister. A sheet or towel can serve as a sister's habit. A Ritz cracker makes a good host for Mass. This kind of play normalizes what can otherwise seem to be an "other-worldly" vocation. Plus it's lots of fun! In addition, there is a family prayer for vocations that follows: Father, increase our family's love for one another. May we honor each other in times of happiness or hardship, bearing with one another in love, just as You love us. In a special way, help us strive for holiness in our current states of life. Should You call some of us to the priesthood or religious life, help us to respond with courage and joy. Together, we make heaven our goal, and pledge, with Your grace, to help each other on life's journey to You. Through the intercession of the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Amen. Peace, Fr. Greg
Travel Opportunities
St. John School teacher, Donna Kirkland is coordinating 2 international trips in 2020. If you are interested in visiting Sicily or Thailand call Donna at 225.803.6013, email [email protected] or visit www.donnakirkland.com.
We welcome Catholic Daughters Court #1214 Saturday, November 16 to 4pm Mass as they celebrate their Quarterly Communion with us.
******** Catholic Daughters Fall Bake Sale
The Catholic Daughters Court St. John #1214 will be selling baked goods on Saturday and Sunday, November 23 & 24 before and after all Masses.
Please support the Catholic Daughters in all the good things they do for our Church and Community.
The St. John School family invites you to join them for their Thanksgiving Mass Wednesday, November 20 at 8am in St. Clement Church.
Our Hymn Selections this weekend: (Subject to change)
Entrance: Let Heaven Rejoice Music Issue 562 Preparation: Seek Ye First Music Issue 435 Communion: Christ Before Us
Music Issue 409 Sending Forth: Though the Mountains May Fall Music Issue 428
ATTENTION LECTORS
The 2020 Workbooks for Lectors have been placed in the credenza in the Baptistery. You may pick up your copy at your convenience.
Baptisms & Baptism Seminars
Baptism Seminars — 7pm Third Floor Church Office
Monday, December 2, 2019 Monday, January 6, 2020
Monday, February 3, 2020
Baptisms — Following 4pm Mass Saturday, November 23, 2019 Saturday, December 28, 2019 Saturday, January 25, 2020 Saturday, February 22, 2020
Dates are subject to change. Please call the church office at 225.687.2402 during the early stages of pregnancy to confirm the dates of the seminar.
Daily Scripture Readings—November 18-24, 2019
Monday, November 18: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 or (for the memorial of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Tuesday, November 19: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday, November 20: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday, November 21: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Friday, November 22: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10b-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday, November 23: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16b, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday, November 24: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43
HONORING OUR BELOVED DEAD
The Mass Intention Book is open for the scheduling of Masses for next year (2020). Forms may be found on the bookshelves at the back of Church and on our church website, www.stjohnchurchplaq.org under FORMS.
If you wish to schedule a Mass, please fill out a Mass Intention form. Include your name, address and telephone number in the event we have questions about your intentions and need to contact you. We will try to schedule Masses in the order in which the forms are received to the best of our ability.
Please return the form with your check to the St. John church office or drop it in the collection basket at any weekend Mass.
******** Book of Remembrance: On the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls, we remember and pray for our loved ones who have died.
During the month of November, parishioners are encouraged to list the names of their deceased loved ones in the Book of Remembrance, located near the devotional candles. You may write the names of loved ones in the book at your convenience.
First Reconciliation
We celebrate God’s forgiveness and the new life in Christ for the 38 children who received their First Sacrament of Reconciliation
Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. John Church.
A grateful acknowledgement is made to the First Reconciliation preparation catechists and assistants Wanda Ashley, Vicky Gautreaux and Christa Berthelot.
May God continue to pour out His blessings on these children, catechists and the members of their families, that they may continue to grow in faith and love throughout the years.
IN REMEMBRANCE OF OUR BELOVED DEAD Since the Feast of All Saints’ Day one year ago
Deaths — October 26, 2018 to October 24, 2019
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
AMEN
Dorothy Mary Albarado Frances A. Albert Lois C. Becnel Bernice Berthelot Jessie “J.C.” Berthelot Gerald “Jerry” Berret Cindy Kinberger Bride Connor Brown Matilda “Teeny” Brown Maurice Brown Robert H. Canella, Sr. Milton Clement Theresa Crescionne Susie Crowson Mary Ann David Doris Banta Devaux André Dupont Anthony “Tony” Falcon Jill Simpson Farr Catherine Gary Velma Gaudet
Pat Gaudin Mazie Guerin George Guidry, Jr. Helen “Tootie” Guidry Humphrey Gulotta Jeffery Hebert Mary Lucy Hebert Willie Mae Hebert Mary G. Hergruder Lois Ann Knapps Mary Alice Kirby Mary Janice Landry Anthony “Tony” Mancuso, Sr. Charlene Marix Mary Fay Marix Fr. Pat Mascarella Thomas McCain Rosa Lee McDempsey Charles “Buddy” Miller Pete Miranda Freddie Ourso
November, Month of the Holy Souls
The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of November to praying in a special way for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Ida Mae Pollage Mary Jo Primeaux Judith Lively Priester Phillip “Killer” Ragusa Huey Roberts, Sr. Ann Palermo Ruiz Ray James Savoy, Sr. Edward Simms Virginia Simon Douglas “Dougie” Simpson William O. Templet, Sr. Amelia C. Tharp Gerald Trent Rometra Tullier Eugene J. Vaughn Isaac J. Vaughn, Jr. Britney “B.B.” Vigil Catherine M. Wilbert Danny Williams III Laura Zito
Christmas Cards for Inmates
The Catholic Community at Louisiana State Penitentiary and the Chaplain’s Department are again inviting our parish to participate in the Christmas card program. Their goal is to provide each inmate with at least 5 cards and envelopes.
Anyone interested in donating new religious Christmas cards should drop them off at the St. John Church office by Friday, December 6. Deacon Alfred Ricard will be taking the cards to the prison.
We can accept Birthday and Get Well cards also. Religious cards are preferred.
******** Advent Giving Tree
The Giving Tree will be set up in church Saturday, November 30, 2019 for you to take a candy cane with a child’s name.
Please buy a gift and share the joy of Jesus’ birth with them. Gifts are requested to be returned and placed under the Christmas tree by December 7.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Are You Retired? Have you ever thought about giving one hour a week in the Adoration Chapel? What a great way to serve our parish through the powerful witness of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity to grow in your own personal prayer life.
Being an Adorer costs nothing but the gift of your time before the Lord. If these years of retirement don’t have you busier than when you were working full time, why not become an Adorer in the Adoration Chapel. You’ll be surprised how quickly the hour passes — and the Lord will bless you.
Available hours for scheduled visitation to the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel are:
-Sunday: 4pm-5pm -Thursday: 4pm-5pm
-Thursday: 10pm-11pm -Saturday: 10am-11am
To volunteer as a scheduled adorer or substitute, please contact JoAnn Daigle at 225.687.4621 or 225.776.4865.
All Saints & All Souls
Stewardship…………………………………..$ 2,242.00 Number — 135 Unidentified…………………………………..$ 269.00
November 2 & 3, 2019 Identified……………………………………..$11,176.00 Number — 276 Unidentified…………………………………..$ 1,115.00 Repairs & Maintenance………………………$ 3,135.00 Number — 120 Unidentified…………………………………..$ 447.00
ONLINE GIVING — October 2019
Stewardship…………………………………..$ 5,343.00 Repairs & Maintenance………………………$ 663.00 Other Collections……………………………..$ 865.00
Join the parishioners who are using ONLINE GIVING for automated giving to St. John. It is secure and convenient. There is no cost to you, and the program provides a great benefit to our parish.
To sign up for ONLINE GIVING, visit www.stjohnchurchplaq.org.
Stewardship
Bringing Christmas Joy
Sanctuary Candle November 24, 2019
St. John the Evangelist Church John E. & Cecile D. Brown Brown & Duhon Families
St. Clement of Rome Church Paul D’Albor, Sr.
Altar Society
The St. John Altar Society will be selling the Little Advent Season Books ($1) this weekend before and after all Masses or until sold out. These little books contain six-minute reflections on the Sunday Gospels for the 2019-2020 Advent and Christmas seasons. The four-book set of Gospel Books ($5) are also available.
******** Altar Society Team 3 will be cleaning the Church Wednesday, November 20 at 8am.
Volunteers are welcome!
Weekly Ministries
Coffee and Donuts November 24, 2019
Jim & Catherine Etier (7:30am Mass)
Thomas & Rose Marie LeBlanc (9am Mass)
There will be no Children’s Liturgy, Sunday, November 24, 2019.
LET US GIVE THANKS
The Vigil Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated Wednesday, November 27 at 6pm.
Please consider bringing non-perishable items to Mass that will be placed in the sanctuary to be blessed and consumed by your family on Thanksgiving.
MASS INTENTIONS — November 23-29, 2019
Saturday, November 23-4pm Mass Msgr. Leonard Robin, Msgr. George Barbier, Fr. Eugene Engels, Fr. Jerome Dugas, Sister Catherine Labouré, Sister Mary Rita McSorley, Sister Cecile Poitras; Tina Rinaudo; Dell Pollage: J. W. Bryant Family; Florence Colletti Pizzolato, Sam Pizzolato, Vincent J. Pizzolato, Sr., Johnny Pizzolato, Sr.; Ashton & Magdalen, Grace Neubig & Family, Jerry Berret; Faye & Paul Troxclair; Stephen A. LeBlanc, Jean Claud Cavalier; Donald, Barbara & Dale David; Jimmy, Sarah & Jackie Migliacio, P. W. Albert, Jr.; Ernest & Josephine Lapeze, Lapeze & Ragusa Families; Lindon A. “Noonie” Rivet, St. Jude; The Currier Family
Sunday, November 24-7:30am Mass — St. John Parishioners
Sunday, November 24-9am Mass Msgr. Leonard Robin, Msgr. George Barbier, Fr. Eugene Engels, Fr. Jerome Dugas, Sister Catherine Labouré, Sister Mary Rita McSorley, Sister Cecile Poitras; Tina Rinaudo; Kristina Mellema; O. J. & Pearl Hidalgo Songy & Families; Maggie & Joe Gullotto, Lola & A. J. Adams; Benny & Annie Vaughn; Allen & Alberta Buquoi, Dwight Marix, Michael Clause, Lois Marix; Lester E. Hebert, Gladys & Jannus Robertson, Ernestine Robertson; Mitchell Dufour, Boudreaux & Dufour Families; Connor Brown; Virginia Simon
Sunday, November 24-11am Mass Cindy Dickerson; Lawrence Seymour; Harold & Hayes Sparks, Sissee Reinhardt, Chantal Choina; Joseph & Lillian Crescionne, Peter & Rosalie Crescionne, Dr. Joseph & Tina Alesi; William Middleton, William Lewis, Middleton & Clouatre Families; Frank, Josie, Victor & Anthony Canella; M/M Richard Guerin; Ruth Ricard; Isaac Vaughn, Jr., M/M Sydney Hedges, Sr.
Tuesday, November 26-6pm Mass Johnny Zito, Johnny Zito, Jr., Carlo & Kurt Canova; Ronnie Palermo, J. Hubert Millet, Milda Millet, Louis Family, Harold Marionneaux; Oniel Favron, Sr., Oneil Favron, Jr., Randy Favron, Sr., Patricia Savoie Hebert; Earlene LeBlanc
Wednesday, November 27 — THANKSGIVING VIGIL — 6pm Mass Vincent A. Ferachi, Dr. Larry G. Ferachi, Fette Hebert, Jaynell Lopez, Ronald Dugas, M/M Fallon Trabeaux, M/M Boog Dugas, Russell Naquin, Jr., Harold L. Trabeaux, Roland “Dougie” Rivet, Robert Mooney, Eva & Tony Doiron, Lyman Marchand, Sr.; Marie Ragusa LeBlanc; M/M Guy LoBue; Robert Jude Grace; Murray & Dixie Suffrin; M/M John Caffarel, Sr., M/M G. E. Marix & Family; Gladys “Butsy” Palermo, Peter A. Palermo, Patrick Burleigh, Frank & Gladys Hidalgo; Mack & Laura, Michael & Lawrence Lazzaro, Kolby Lorio, James “Butch” & Sadie Tullier; Betty Dugas; Ronald, Brendon & Dudley Landry, Sam & Agnes Coletti; Adam H. Vercher, Emily Vercher, Donald R. Vercher, Lacazes Family; Orian Gulotta; Patricia A. LeBlanc; Frank Ragusa Family, Placito Mancuso Family, Mose Gibson Family, J. D. Collins Family; Mary & Chuchie Flatau, Anthony & Camella Orcino, Orcino & Flatau Families; Pim & NuNu Clebert, Gomez & Clebert Families, Lytle & Kathryn Chustz, Louise & Edmund Bujol; J. A. “Baby” Palermo, Anthony & Frances Palermo; Earlene LeBlanc; Dominic Engolio, Mike & Frances Savariste; Caliste, Jr. & Kimberly Landry, M/M Anthony Orcino & Family; Ruth Ricard; Joshua Barker, M/M Harry Kember, Jr., Kirsch Kember; Leonard B. & Mary G. Savoie, James “Puddin” & Brenda L. Devillier; Judy Lively Priester; Alton & Jenny Boudreaux, Curtis & Rosa Breaux, Virginia Simon; Jules, Mary Victoria & Devin Michael Durand, Edwin & Emily Melancon, Catherine Melancon & Anthony M. Wilbert, Jr.
Thursday, November 28 — THANKSGIVING — NO MASS
Friday, November 29-7am Mass Donald Aucoin, Aucoin & Wunstel Families
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