TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME-YEAR A SEPT. 14, 2014 Vol. 60 No. 37

BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for placing a notice or announcement in the weekly bulletin is 12 noon on Monday. You are welcome to submit your request by calling the parish office at 985-693-3433 or emailing lmoore@viscom.net. Thank you for your cooperation.

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ENVELOPE FORM Please fill out this form and return it to the Parish Office if you would like to use the church envelopes. Name: _____________________________________

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SANCTUARY DONATIONS ALTAR WINE: In memory of Vivian Schouest (DA) by Audrey Fremin. CHAPEL SANCTUARY CANDLE: In memory of Tina Fonseca (B) by Darrell & Debra Pellegrin & Timmy, Sr. & Mathilde Cantrelle. FLOWERS: In memory of Shirley & Alice (B) Broussard by Mary Haushahn (Blessed Mother Altar)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17 or Ps 31:2-6,

15-16, 20; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22; Lk

7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lk

7:36-50 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20c-24,

27a; Mt 20:1-16a

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION On this date in 335 two churches and a shrine erected by Constantine over the empty grave of Jesus and over the place of the crucifixion were dedicated. After these were destroyed by the Persians in 614, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which still stands, was erected by the Crusaders in 1149. Today also commemorates the event that led to the building of the churches dedicated in 335: the discovery of the “true cross” by St. Helena, Constantine’s mother, in 326. According to one legend, St. Helena traveled to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, in search of the true cross. Workers she hired dug through a pagan temple that had been erected on the site of the Crucifixion by Hadrian and found three crosses. A dying woman was brought in, and touched by each cross in succession, the last of which healed her. Helena ordered that this cross be divided in three parts, one to be kept in Jerusalem and the other two to be sent to Constantinople and Rome. The pieces in Jerusalem and Constantinople were ultimately lost. Slivers were taken from the portion that went to Rome until eventually it was scattered around the world. Of course, the significance of the true cross lies not in the wood itself but in the burden that it bore. As a faithful Christian, what crosses do you accept in your life today? —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

DIED IN CHRIST Jimmy Bergeron, Joseph Savoie & Daniel Defelice

Please keep them and their families in your prayers. Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

BAPTIZED IN CHRIST

Jack Philip Chabert Son of Lacy & Philip Chabert, Jr.

Congratulations!

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER & ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE

SEPT 20—4PM SEPT 21—7AM SEPT 21—10AM SEPT 21—5:30PM

Alexa R. Ridge E. Luke C.

Laurel C. Jack C.

Connor C.

Hannah P. Miranda D.

1B—John G. 4B—Bennett A. 2C—Bob L. 3C—Roy A. 5C—Charlene T. 6C—D.J. T. L—Salina E. C—Perry L.

1B—Wilber L. 4B—Mark B. 2C—Peggy L. 3C—Bertie A. 5C—Melanie O. 6C—Gail T. L—Timothy L. C—Jessie G.

1B—Tony S. 4B—Darby C. 2C—Nickole C. 3C—Laura C. 5C—Lana C. 6C—Evelyn M. L—Bridget B. L—Mary T. C—Claudette L.

1B—Ron N. 4B—Theresa L. 2C—Mary R. 3C—Sarah P. 5C—Nicole W. 6C—Rachael A. L—Gary R. C—Rachael A.

Our Lady of the Rosary,

pray for us!

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE—SEPT 6—7 Amount needed to meet our weekly budget: $8,900.00 Envelopes ………………………… $6,330.00 Loose ……………………….......... $1,534.00 Bank Draft ………………………... $1,289.00 Total …….………………………... $9,153.00 Catholic University ………………. $1,262.46 Other ………………………..…….. $ 571.40

Our Lady of the Rosary Church Parish is sustained by the generosity of its parishioners through time, talent and treasure.

For all that you do, thank you. BANK DRAFT (GREEN) FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON

THE BACK TABLE IN CHURCH.

SHEPHERD’S VOICE

EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

God sent his Son into the world so that we might receive life and salvation. Today on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross we proclaim the Good News that God transforms suffering and death into new life. Our God is a God of victory who reigns victorious, even over the evil of death. As Christians, today we rejoice in the mystery of the Cross, which brings about our freedom, salvation, and life.

Let’s take a look at our readings: From our first reading - a tired and discouraged Israel let themselves slip into a rebellious attitude toward God and his servant Moses. God punished them through the bites of poisonous serpents. Only then did they acknowledge their sin. God in his mercy, allowed them to be healed by looking on that which was the source of their death, now raised up at his command.

From the Responsorial Psalm 78, the source of difficulties described in the First Reading was precisely that Israel forgot the works of the Lord. The Psalmist has learned from their experience and calls on all who hear him do likewise.

From the Second Reading, this early Christian hymn acclaims the self-emptying of Christ, who, relinquishing his heavenly glory, became as one of us that he might show us the way to God-through his obedience, Passion, and Resurrection.

From our Gospel, Jesus’ words to Nicodemus recall the incident heard about in today’s First Reading. The Greek verb translated as lifted up means both “to raise up as on a staff or a cross” and “to exalt.” John presents the “lifting up” of Jesus on the Cross as his “lifting up” in glory. Jesus crucified and exalted Son of Man has become the source of our salvation and life.

The depth of God’s love for the world becomes fully revealed in the death of Jesus on the cross. The Father did not give over the Son to die, but he did give him to us so that we might share in his risen Life. Through the self-emptying obedience of Jesus, the cross, a sign of ignominy, becomes a sign of exaltation-not only of Jesus himself whom God lifts up in glory (second reading) but to eternal life (gospel). Jesus being lifted up on the cross means we can share in the Son’s eternal glory. The challenge of this feast and its readings is to see through the cross to the eternal Life that it promises. The way to this eternal Life is through humble obedience (second reading) and through believing in God’s “only Son” (from our gospel). The question the gospel leaves with us is, how much do we believe?

The human tendency is to flee that which brings pain, suffering and death. The mystery of the cross challenges us to enter these as the means to Life. This mystery doesn’t make it any easier to accept pain, suffering, and death; it does give these natural human experiences meaning and depth. No one would choose suffering and death as positive elements in their lives. Yet we Christians regularly deny ourselves for the good of others. But, like Jesus, we don’t empty ourselves for the sake of pain and suffering; we accept these for the sake of new Life. Like Jesus, the cross calls us to obedience and belief.

Both obedience and belief draw their efficacy by being in relationship with another. Jesus is the model for our embracing the cross as both dying to self and rising to glory. Herein is the mystery: in dying to self, in self-emptying, we are more perfectly conformed to Christ. And this is the whole goal of Christian life: conformity to Christ. Thus we can rightly say, in the very dying is the rising; in the self-emptying is the new Life; in the suffering is the glory. This is why this day is rightly named the EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS.

Your shepherd,

Fr. Roni Villamor

“Train up a child in the way he should and when he is old, he will not depart from it”

~Proverbs 22:6~

Any questions or comments call Ms. Jennifer at the Office of Religious Education @ (985) 693-3433.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE: September 14 at 6:30PM for 9th - 11th grade September 15 at 5:30PM for K - 8th grade Sept 21 at 10AM Catechetical Sunday Mass Sept 27 at 9AM –5PM Confirmation Retreat

If you would like to volunteer, please contact the parish office.

All volunteers must be up to date on their safe environment. If you have never been safe environment trained, please contact

the parish office for a packet.

S . V P S During the month of August, the SVdP had 18 financial expense cases totaling $4,356.86. The store sales, poor box collection and member donations totaled $1,799.55.

COMMITTEE SPOTLIGHT

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Picture of Thomas & Mary Arceneaux with Deacon Mike

We are kicking off our 3rd year! Young ladies in grades 6-12 are invited to join us. This year we are offering two opportunities each week for girls to attend Fidelis.

Sundays, beginning September 7th from 6-8PM @ St. Joseph, Rec. Center

Wednesdays, beginning September 3rd from 4PM-6PM @ OLOR, Saltillo Room

Our RUSH period is the month of September. Parents are encouraged to attend the first meeting to receive detailed information, register the girls, and pay dues.

A CALL FOR PRAYER PARTNERS

Soon forty eleventh grade students will begin their journey toward re-

ceiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Prayer Partners will again remember them with messages and prayer cards given out in their classes each month. Because the number of Confirmation candidates is larger this year, we are asking that more of you volunteer to be a prayerful person in the life of one of these students. Those of you who have been Prayer Partners before will soon receive your assigned student’s name. If you would like to join in this ministry, just call Mary Rabb at 985 258-7778 for an assignment. Many thanks to you all for being dedicated to our young people. You will be blessed.

We are looking for boys and girls in grades 4-12 who would like to answer the call of serving the Lord on the Altar.

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The mission of the Altar Server Ministry is to provide girls and boys of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church par-ish and Holy Rosary Catholic School an opportunity to serve the presiding priests and our parish community at Mass, in that way, develop a deeper appreciation of the celebration of the Eucharist, and be of service to our Christian community.

Houma Life Chain The annual Houma Life Chain will be held on Respect Life Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 2-3 P.M. (rain or shine). This year’s Life Chain is in memory of a great Pro-Lifer, Mrs. Shirley Watkins. Those participating will line up along the median of Tunnel Boulevard in Houma and stand prayerfully, silently holding Life Chain signs. Pick up signs at Mr. Ronnie’s Donuts. Join with other pro-life Christians to make a statement to our community that “ABORTION KILLS CHILDREN”.

C C M G S F B

T R Applicants should have volunteer recruitment and supervi-sory experience, ability to work collaboratively with volun-teers, churches and other organizations, ability to main-tain statistical data and fulfill monthly reporting require-ments. Total 24 hours per week–Thibodaux (13 hrs.) & Raceland (11 hrs.) If you are interested in one or both positions please send a letter and Resume’ to: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Attn.: Food Bank Manager 1220 Aycock Street, Houma, LA 70360 or gjackson@htdiocese.org No telephone inquiries please. Deadline: October 10, 2014

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE Do you know you can view this bulletin online each week several days before the weekend? The bulletin is normally available on our church’s website by Tuesday afternoon, 5 days before you would be able to read it in church. That way, you can read all the articles before you come to mass on the weekend. Also, if you attended mass somewhere else, you can ac-cess the website to view past bulletins. All the bulletins for 2014 are available on the website.

Cross Crew—Middle School

Blaze—High School Oremus Bible Study

Tuesdays (through 9/23) at 6-7:30PM

Details about these events will be available through religion classes, Holy Rosary school, and online.

Edge Night Monday, September 22 5:30-7PM, Saltillo Rm.

Friday Fun Night—Bowling Friday, September 26

6-9PM, Houma

God Squad—3-5th Grade Mission Night—Movie Night

Friday, September 19, 6-8PM—Saltillo Rm.

Angel Force—K-2nd Grade Kickoff Gathering

Sunday, September 14, Saltillo Rm. Immediately following 10AM Mass—1PM

Please pray for the following friends and members of our parish who need our prayers. Residents of the Broadway Nursing Home, all those in the hospital, all those that are Home bound; and Ronald Gros, Lourise Charpentier, Chris Brunet, Bea Trosclair, Michelle Naquin, Loretta Foret, Donna Gaspard, Grace Guidry, Patricia Pitre, Robert Adams, Neil Seoni, Leoncia Naquin, Annirie Richoux, Lloyd Thibodaux, Donna Ray Bouffanie, Tommy Plaisance, Darren Bayley, Michael Bourgeois, Gwen Angelette, Donald Terrebonne, Sr., Lois Martin, Penny Zeringue, Hennely Chabert, Raymond Plaisance, Jr., Rowena Dominique; Beth Danos, Elmire Guidroz, Eva Doucet, Caroline Dubois, Myrna Cheramie, Aline LeBlanc, Rena Mae Falgout, Steven Theriot, Patsy Gretts, Angela Orgeron, Troy Guidry, Stacy Galliano, Jennifer Eymard, Stephen Donovan, Carl Savoy, Jr., Emily Sanchez; Mabel Richoux, Reese Angeron, Madeline Falgout, Betty Guidry, Anse

Barbier, Brenda Thomassie, Roland Thomassie, Donna Eymard, Jason Esponge, Laura Badeaux, Horace & Judica Savoie, Susan Ledet, Juanita Theriot, Dusty Allemand, Cindy Flores, Clara Mae Ledet, L. J. Plaisance, Jr., Dereck Guidry, John Bath, Anne Cheramie, Dolly Lefort, Virginia Duet, Mary Westerman, Raymond Westerman, Perry Richard, Jr., Coley Richard, Austin Richard, Jeannie Rodrigue, Haley Howeth, Linda Matherne, Nick & Joyce Danos, Kathy Bruce, Makinley Matherne, Bob Ledet, Wanda George, Jean Vizier, Jill LeBlanc Hebert; Scott Bourg; Claire Theriot; Herman Williams, Jr., Edna “Bitty” Dufrene, Annisa Sasser, Donald Richardelle, Cindy Duet, Moody Addison, Jonas Guillot, Odette Hebert, Aaron Fanguy

Please call the parish office to add a family member of a parishioner to the prayer list. Please help us keep the list current.

CANS FOR SEMINARY SUPPORT The vocations committee is asking parish-ioners for their support in collecting alumi-num cans for seminarians from our parish. Receptacle bins are placed in various are-

as on parish grounds.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Loving and merciful God, you call us into being and commission us to serve your people. We pray that our lives might make a difference and that our service might give you praise. Strengthen us, we pray, to be instruments of peace and justice in our church and in our world. May your people feel the desire to minister as priests, sisters, brothers, deacons and lay ministers. We ask this in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen.

REMINDER TO MAUSOLEUM CRYPT OWNERS The cemetery office would like to remind all mausoleum crypt owners that, flowers, statues, glass objects and other items are not allowed on mausoleum floors except at funeral time due to safety concerns. Only vases on crypt doors will be allowed. If you would like to purchase a vase for the crypt door please call the parish office. Thank you for helping Our Lady of the Rosary Cem-etery remain an attractive and beautiful resting place for the de-ceased.

TO AVERT STORMS AND HURRICANES O God, our Father in heaven, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned to its former calmness; you are still the Master of land and sea. During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies and protect us from future storms. Amen.

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: James, Velma (DA), & Carroll Chiasson; Felix & Viola Guidroz; Angelina Angelette Poche’, Alden Poche’, M/M Angelo Angelette; Adams, Guidry, Trosclair Families & Friends, Souls in Purgatory; Alfacia B. & Eno Allemand, Sr., Rilda A. & Neilton Gisclair, Dudley Trosclair, Sr.; John Brady, Jr.; John (DA) & Evida Rodrigue; Lawless Allemand, Sr. (B); Dennis Bonvillian, Sr., Dustin Thomassie, Robin Terrebonne; Lefort & Pitre Families; Mary Ann Worley, Marie Allemand; Roland, Greg, & Joshua LeBlanc, Robin LeBlanc Williams, M/M Albert Curole, M/M Ben LeBlanc; Joseph A. Angelette, Angelette & Falgout Families; Karen Fairchild (B)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: L.E. Saucier, Sr. Family, M/M Louis Ordoyne; Les, Lester (DA), Grace, & Kenneth Domangue & Family, Edmond & Aline (DA) Matherne & Families; Wendy Orgeron (B); Kenneth Pierce, Karen Adams; Cestive Dufrene; Marie Allemand, Mary Allemand Worley; Noah, Rena, & Jimmy Hebert and Jonathan Dore’; Wendy Orgeron (B); Nolan Plaisance, Forest Plaisance; Julie Theriot (DA); Willis & Lucy Curole; Irene & Laurie Lefort (DA); Donny Smith; Roland Lagarde, Sr.; Shereld Bourg, Richard & Bourg deceased family; David Curole (B); Souls in Purgatory; Berthman Baudoin

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15: Syriaque (B) & Victoria Curole; Abby Dufrene, Reba, Buck (DA), Doreen LaGrange; Diana G. & Danny Duet (DA), David Curole (B), Belton “Blondie” Orgeron (B), Sidney “Te-John” Badeaux, Jr. (B), Justilien & Augusta T. Orgeron (DA); Sue Theriot

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: Henry & Nastize (B) Plaisance; Cathy Cheramie; Winnie Gisclair (B); Stella Breaux, Larry & C.J. Breaux

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: Willie & Emelda (DA) St. Pierre; Angele & Irvin Templet, Paul Ho V Khue, M/M Ho Van Ngan

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Daniel St. Pierre; Tony Chouest; Joey Pierce (B)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: Deeann Autin; Ruth & Gordon Richard, Kelly Cantrelle; Loretta Legendre (B); Tina Fonseca (B)

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION Our Lady of the Rosary Baptismal Preparation con-sists of one mandatory Baptismal Seminar which con-sists of an information session which is on the last Thursday of the month at 7PM in the Saltillo Room. Both parents and godparents are required to

attend the Baptismal Seminar prior to the birth of the baby. Godparents must meet Canon Law requirements:

1. Be a Catholic. 2. Be a practicing Catholic. This means, a Catholic person who is in

an invalid marriage (not in a Catholic Church marriage) cannot be a godparent. A cohabiting Catholic person who is not married, (living with someone) cannot be a godparent.

3. Be sixteen (16) years of age or older. 4. Must be a confirmed Catholic. 5. A baptized non Catholic may stand as a witness, along with a con-

firmed Catholic.

UPCOMING SEMINAR DATES September 25 October 30 November 20 December 18

SEPTEMBER 2014 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 8:30AM Mass

OFFICE CLOSED

2 8:30AM Mass 6PM Teen Bible Study

3 8:30AM Mass 10AM SVdP Mtg.

4 8:30AM Mass 6PM KC Mtg.

5 8:45AM HRCS Mass

6 8:30AM Mass 4PM Mass

7 7AM Mass 10AM Mass 5:30PM Mass 6:30PM CCD (9-11)

8 8:30AM Mass 10AM HRCS Adoration 5:30PM CCD (K-8) 6:30PM Prayer Mtg.

9 8:30AM Mass 6PM T B S 6:30PM RCIA

10 8:30AM Mass

11 8:30AM Mass

12 8:45AM HRCS Mass

13 4PM Mass

14 7AM Mass 10AM Mass (CCD) BAPTISM 11AM Angel Force KickOff 5:30PM Mass 6:30PM CCD (9-11)

15 8:30AM Mass 5:30PM CCD (K-8) 6:30PM Prayer Mtg.

16 8:30AM Mass 6PM T B S

17 8:30AM Mass

18 8:30AM Mass 6PM KC Mtg.

19 8:45AM HRCS Mass 6PM God Squad Mis-sion Night

20 4PM Mass

21 7AM Mass 10AM Mass 5:30PM Mass

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22 8:30AM Mass 6:30PM Prayer Mtg.

23 8:30AM M 6PM T B S 6:30PM RCIA

24 8:30AM Mass

25 8:30AM Mass 6:30PM HNS Mtg. 7PM Baptism Seminar

26 8:45AM HRCS Mass Cross Crew—Friday Fun Night

27 9AM-5PM Confirmation Retreat 4PM Mass

28 7AM Mass 10AM Mass (HRCS) 5:30PM Mass Filipino Celebration

29 8:30AM Mass 6:30PM Prayer Mtg.

30 8:30AM Mass

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CANDLES IN THE GROTTO THE GROTTO IS OPEN DAILY

CANDLE PRICES: VOTIVES ………………. $0.25 LARGE CANDLES ……. $3.00

If you would like to buy large candles to take home, please pick them up in the parish office

and pay for them there. Thanks!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE Phone: 985-693-3815

Wed: 8AM—NOON & Thurs: 10AM—2PM Volunteer help for any of those days will be welcome.

For the sake of his sorrowful passion,

have mercy on us an on the whole world.

If you would like to donate flowers for the altars to remember a loved one, please

contact Hilda Guidry at 693-3919.

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FOR CEMETERY Should a hurricane or tropical storm come our way, we ask you to pick up any flowers & containers you have in the cemetery. If you choose not to do so, we cannot guarantee that they will be there after the storm.

U M : S 25 @ 6:30PM KC H HOLY NAME SOCIETY 2014 . ALL MEMBERS -

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