Sunday December 15 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

8:00 AM—Roy & Lydia Fontane; Jessie & Laura Breaux; M/M Alfred Pellerin; M/M Armand Richard; Darrell Pellerin; Hillary Pellerin; Verna Dronet; Donald Ray Simon, Sr.; Savy, Amanda, Henry & Dot Duhon; Raoul, Cecilia, Mildred, Donald, Carrol & Ronald LeBlanc; Ira Tate, Sr.; Carol Boudreaux; Gertie Hebert; Wade Credeur; Joseph Credeur & Fly.; M/M Thomas Thibodeaux & Fly.; Velma Hebert 10:00 AM—Dudley Earl Duhon; Verna Pellerin; Roland Bernard; Joseph Fortier; James Driscoll; Alvin Lastrapes; Neil Lejeune

Monday December 16 NO MASS

Tuesday December 17 6:30 AM

Special Intentions

Wednesday December 18 6:30 AM

6:30-8:00 PM—”The Light Is On For You” (Confessions) Adam & Martha Sonnier; Bradley Hanks

Thursday 6:30 AM

Claude LeBlanc, Jr.; Special Intentions; Souls in Purgatory For Illness: Doug LeBlanc

Sunday December 22 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

Regular Collection

Second Collection Retirement Fund for Religious

Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2019

“Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy.” — Isaiah 35:10a

M/M Alfred Hebert; M/M Whitney Vincent; Jack Ambrose; Mary Alice Barker; Clerphe J. Broussard; George N. Hebert; John Hebert; Jessie Lachausee; Joseph & Maisel Duhon; Adam & Mar-tha Sonnier; Lurby & Laurence Clark; Joseph (Joe) Fortier; Ricky Duhon; James & Georgia Cormier; Leewood Breaux

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday December 14 4:00 PM

REASON TO REJOICE

Dark violet is used throughout Advent to express its character as a season of spiritual preparation for Christmas and “the coming of the Lord.” But on the Third Sunday of Advent, formerly known as Gaudete (Latin for “rejoice”) Sunday, rose may be added to the liturgical environment. The entire litur-gy is infused with a spirit of rejoicing.

Today’s first reading and Gospel proclaim the reality of God’s saving work in our midst. Isaiah exuberantly describes the idyllic transformation of all creation as a result of God’s presence in the midst of the people. In the Gospel, Jesus connects Isaiah’s prophecy with what is happening in his own ministry. In addition to the list of healings from Isaiah (the blind, the lame, lepers, and the deaf), Jesus’ presence brings two other reasons for re-joicing: “The dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them” (Matthew 11:5). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Saturday December 21 4:00 PM

Joseph & Maisel Duhon; Adam & Martha Sonnier; Edward & Evelyn Falcon; Alex Thibodeaux; Larry Thibodeaux; Lurby & Laurence Clark; Charles Naymond Wooten, Sr.; Buddy Bourque; Jerry Martin; Harry & Esther Char; Charles & Harriet Wells; Mr. John A. Campbell; David Roy; Ulysee Trahan & Fly.; Remy Roy & Fly.; Elden, Isaac & Rowena Patin; Romain & Adies Broussard; Sr. Ann Carmel Segura O’Carmel; Sr. Hillary Hernandez O’Carmel

STEWARDSHIP: Thank you for your generosity in supporting our Parish.

MASS INTENTIONS

8:00 AM—Roy & Lydia Fontane; Jessie & Laura Breaux; Melina Doucet; Joseph Doucet; Seth Comeaux; Janice Cloteaux; Darrell Pellerin (10 yr. Anniv); Linda Sue Hulin (1 yr. Anniv); Ira Tate, Sr.; Carol Boudreaux; Haywood LeBlanc; James Cormier; Cheryl Hyde; Wade Credeur; Joseph Credeur & Fly.; M/M Thomas Thibodeaux & Fly.; Velma Hebert 10:00 AM—Ulysse, Leoria C. & Alfin Bearb & Fly.; Andrea D. & Eloi Menard, Jr. & Fly.; Uris, Eddie, Alexander & Jesse Dupuis & Fly.; Ivan & Dora T. Gaspard; Amie Gaspard; Barrett & Terry Rouley; Larry Welsh; Ronnie, Sherrie & Voliet Gaspard; Bercie B. Alleman; Joey Theriot; Donald & Mitze Thibodeaux; Maisel Duhon; Kendall Dartez; J. D. Suire & Fly.; Burley Pellerin; Verna Pellerin; Carl T-Boy Pellerin; Leewood Breaux Decorating Church for Christmas after Mass. (Come Help)

$ 4,757.00

$ 881.00

This weekend’s Second Collection is for St. Basil Insurance & Improvements.

THE LOOK OF LOVE “What does love look like?

It has feet to go to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want.

It has ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others.”

—St. Augustine

Friday December 20 6:30 AM

December 19

Ulysses & Mary Duhon; Maeola Duhon; Jean Boudreaux

Choir Practice Choir practice in preparation

for the Christmas Season will be held in Church at 6:30 p.m. on:

Monday—December 16th Please join us!

Thank you to all of our Bulletin Advertisers. We appreciate your continued support!

Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Friday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

Marriage Anniversary Mass

The annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Caren-

cro. The 2:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Monsignor W. Curtis Mallet. Pre-registration by no later than January

31, 2020 is required for all couples who wish to be honored as

they celebrate 25, 40, 50, 60 or more years of married life during the year 2020.

Please go to this ink to register: https://diolaf.org/marriage-anniverary-mass-information.

CCD NEWS Please note that CCD Classes will not be held from

December 23, 2019 through January 3, 2020 because of LPSS Christmas/New Year Holidays. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Christmas Flower Donations We are still accepting donations for

Christmas Flowers. To make a

donation in memory of a loved one, please write their name (s) clearly and

drop your envelope into the Collection

Basket or bring to the Church Office. All names will be posted in a future Bulletin. Thank you!

Pro-Life Upcoming Events Project Rachel —A post abortion healing and reconciliation program for those suffering the negative effects of an abortion experience. The individual sessions are held weekly where they receive the healing grace of God through a nine step healing program. Contact: Trista @ 337-261-5598. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat —The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for healing after abortion is scheduled for April 17-19, 2020. The retreat begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and concludes at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, please call Trista @ 337-261-5598. 2020 Diocesan Pro-Life Rally/March/Prayer Service Save the Date for our Diocesan Pro-Life Rally, March and Prayer Service. It will be held on January 18, 2020 at Parc International, downtown Lafayette and Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

Prayer Calendar for Priests December 2019 December 14 - 20, 2019

12/14 — Rev. Lawrence Abara 12/15 — Rev. Ambrose Akalawu, CSSp 12/16 — Rev. Alexander Albert 12/17 — Rev. Thainese Alphonse 12/18 — Rev. Anthony Anala, SVD 12/19 — Very Rev. Chester Arceneaux, V.F. 12/20 — Rev. Michael Arnaud Prayer— Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the Priests of the world. Sanctify them, Heal and Guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Monday: Las Posadas begins Saturday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins

SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS (c. 1542-1591) December 14 How beautiful the experience of love for God and neigh-bor, a fire deep within! How disheartening when love sud-denly cools and our souls grow dark, our prayer arid. How painful when misunderstanding, even rejection, comes our way, sometimes from those we least expect. For all such “seasons of the soul,” an inspiring fellow-pilgrim is the poet and mystic John of the Cross. As a young Carmelite, he was recruited by Teresa of Ávila for her Discalced (“barefoot,” evangelical poverty) Carmelite reform, striving to renew the Church from within after the Protestant Reformation had led countless religious away. John suffered unspeakably harsh abuse, even imprison-ment, from friars who rejected this reform. Yet during these times of deepest suffering, John composed spiritu-al masterpieces that still guide souls to God, their titles reflecting his own painful yet ultimately victorious journey: from The Dark Night of the Soul through The Ascent of Mount Carmel to his Spiritual Canticle and The Living Flame of Love. John summarized his spirituality simply: “Put love where there is no love, and you will find love.” —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

St. Thomas More Catholic High School 2020-2021 application is available online January 17-24 for priority status. Required documents are accepted January 21-23 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m., January 22 | 5-6:30 p.m., and January 24 by appointment. For more information, contact Robyn Alfonso at 988-7779, Ext. 187 or robyn.alfonso@stmcougars.net or visit stmcougars.net/admission.

Religious give thanks. “’Thank you’ hardly seems ade-quate to convey what it means to us”, says a Catholic sister of the financial assistance her community received from the Retirement Fund for Religious. Prayer-filled thanks for your donation to last week’s Second Collection.