What do the Saints Say?

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1 VOLUME #21 ISSUE 45 THE THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November 11, 2018 What do the Saints Say? BEDE. To walk in long clothing is to go forth into public clad in garments too much ornamented, in which amongst other things, that rich man, who fared sumptuously every day, is said to have sinned. THEOPHYLACT. But they used to walk in honorable garments, because they wished to be highly esteemed for it, and in like manner they desired other things, which lead to glory. BEDE. We must observe that He does not forbid that those, to whom it falls by the rule of their office, should be saluted in the marketplace, or have chief seats and places at feasts, but He teaches that those who love those things unduly, whether they have them or no, are to be avoided by the faithful as wicked men: that is, He blames the intention and not the office; although this too is culpable, that the very men who wish to be called masters of the synagogue in Moses seat, should have to do with lawsuits in the marketplace. We are in two ways ordered to beware of those who are desirous of vain glory; first, we should not be seduced by their hypocrisy into thinking that what they do is good; nor secondly, should we be excited to imitate them, through a vain rejoicing in being praised for those virtues which they affect. THEOPHYLACT. He also especially teaches the Apostles, not to have any communication with the scribes, but to imitate Christ Himself; and in ordaining them to be masters in the duties of life, He places others under them. BEDE. But they do not only seek for praise from men, but also for gain. Wherefore there follows, Which devour widows houses, under the pretence of long prayers. For there are men who pretending to be just hesitate not to receive money from persons who are troubled in conscience, as though they would be their advocates in the judgment. A hand stretched out to the poor is always an accompaniment to prayer, but these men pass the night in prayer, that they may take away money from the poor. THEOPHYLACT. But the Scribes used to come to women, who were left without the protection of their husbands, as though they were their protectors; and by a pretence of prayer, a reverend exterior and hypocrisy, they used to deceive widows, and thus also devour the houses of the rich. It goes on, These shall receive a greater damnation, that is, than the other Jews, who sinned. BEDE. The Lord, who had warned them to avoid the desire of high place and vain glory, now distinguishes by a sure test those who brought in gifts. Wherefore it is said, And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury. In the Greek language, phylassein means to keep, and gaza is a Persian word for treasure; wherefore the word gazophylacium. which is here used means a place where riches are kept, which name also was applied to the chest in which the offerings of the people were collected, for the necessary uses of the temple, and to the porch in which they were kept. BEDE. Again, in an allegorical way, the rich men, who cast gifts into the treasury, point out the Jews puffed up with the righteousness of the law; the poor widow is the simplicity of the Church: poor indeed, because she has cast away the spirit of pride and of the desires of worldly things; and a widow, because Jesus her husband has suffered death for her. She casts two mites into the treasury, because she brings the love of God and of her neighbor, or the gifts of faith and prayer; which are looked upon as mites in their own insignificance, but measured by the merit of a devout intention are superior to all the proud works of the Jews. The Jew sends of his abundance into the treasury, because he presumes on his own righteousness; but the Church sends her whole living into God s treasury, because she understands that even her very living is not of her own desert, but of Divine grace. MASS INTENTIONS For the Week of November 13, 2018 November 16, :00 A.M. Tuesday, November 13 Parishioners of St. Ann, Rai & Thaddeus Pellegrin

2 8:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 14 Parishioners of St. Ann, David Jones 8:00 A.M. - Thursday, November 15 Parishioners of St. Ann, Fr. Joey Lirette 8:00 A.M. - Friday, November 16 Parishioners of St. Ann, 4:00P.M. - Saturday, November 17 Parishioners of St. Ann, Wilbert & Elise Hebert, Linda Ann Hebert, Salome H. Matherne, Matthew S. Matherne, Peter W. Hebert, Samuel Dominic Hebert, Jacob LeCompte Sr., Kenneth, Paul & Josie Domangue, Ramona & Alton Malcolm, Larry & Troy Foret, Carla Lyons, Nikie Hebert, Nicole Staffley, Johnny Adam Switch, Celeste, May, Rosevelt LeCompte Jr., & Sr., Paul Chauvin, Mercedeze & Lloyd Duplantis, Miriam, CJ. & Lanny Naquin, Russell Portier Sr., Raymond McGhee, Katie Savoie, Holy Souls, Special Intention, Wilbert Dupre Sr., Jerry & Mathew Arceneaux, Eric Joel & Frank Rogers, Eldred & MayBelle Ellender, Jerry Bascle, Horace & Camille Boquet & family, Bill Sheffield, Charley Redmond, Helena T. Gautreaux & family, Albert & Luby Pinell & family, Mr. & Mrs. Autin Pinell & family, Acklin Blanchard, Dolores Viteaux, Katie Pellegrin Lambert, Michael J. Florek, Loyd Savin 8:00A.M. - Sunday, November 18 Parishioners of St. Ann, Sterling Sr. & Mary Ellen Authement, Sterling Authement Jr., Mark & Randy Naquin, Leona & Eugene Theriot Sr., Philip Theriot, Earline Jackson, David Percel Eugene Theriot Jr., Francis & Iris Theriot, Becky Gautreaux, Patricia Grabert, Israel & May Authement, Chris Boudreaux, Dorothy & Dean Bascle, David & Iris Bascle, Tel Meeker, Larry Falgout, Norman Falgout Jr., Eunice & Norman Falgout Sr., James Bergeron,Lawrence & Eula Mazerac, Cindy R. Broussard, Rita & Gilbert Bergeron family, Sue Bueche, Mary Eve & Vayne Bascle, Lionel Bascle family, Arthe Breaux family, Arthur Lee Fabre, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Fabre, Mr. & Mrs. Irby Petit, Aubrey Lee Boquet, Rita & Dolores Brunet, David Massey, Butch Pettit Annie Ellender, Clyde Pitre, Clyde & Elizabeth Lirette, Andrew & Edna Pitre, David Naquin, Curtis Lirette, Marie Gaston, Ella Mae Guidry, Jesse Fanguy Sr., Ann Hebert, Veronica Trahan, Terry Lirette, Wilma, Eugene & John Dusenbery, Vin & Joyce LeBlanc & family, Michael J. Florek 10:00A.M. - Sunday, November 18 Parishioners of St. Ann, Joyce, Deborah, Celina & Herbert Belanger, Rosie & Richard Lafont, Donald LeBoeuf, Patty Haydel, Katie Pellegrin Lambert, Michael J. Florek, Diana & Norris Bourg MEMORIALS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11, 2018 The Sanctuary Light burns this week in memory of Shara Ramsier requested by the Bourg Lioness Club. The Altar Bread is in memory of deceased members of the Ladies Altar Society. Missals- Gussie & L.E. Fletcher & Michael, Ruby & Merlin Bascle requested by Dickie & Sharon Bascle

3 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE November 3 & 4, 2018: Envelopes:$ Loose: $ $ (Online) =$ All Saints/Souls Day Collection: $ Maintenance: $ Thank you for your generosity! A special second collection will be held in all parishes in the diocese for the Bayou Catholic Magazine on Nov The Bayou Catholic is the official magazine of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. YOUTH FORMATION CLASS: Monday November 12 th & 26 th (6 th - 9 th & 11 th grades) Tuesday November 13 th & 27 th (K - 5 th grades) If you have any questions please Call Lisa ADULT FORMATION: Want to dive deeper into your Catholic Faith? Adult formation classes are offered during every youth formation class. All parents are encouraged to attend. ROAST BEEF PLATE LUNCHES The youth and Adult Mentors of St. Ann will be selling tickets for Roast Beef Plate Lunches after all masses. The lunch will be on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 11a.m-1p.m. Eat in or take out! The lunch will include roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and bread. Cost is $10. All proceeds will go towards paying for our teens and chaperones to attend March for Life in Washington D.C this January. Thank you for your support! UPCOMING DATES: Thanksgiving Day Mass: Wednesday, November 21 st 6:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass) Thursday, November 22 nd at 8:00 a.m. Administration office will be closed on November St. Ann s Christmas Gathering: Saturday, December 1 after the 4:00p.m. Mass Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Friday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. & Saturday, December 8 at 8:00 a.m. Advent Mission: December 4 at 6-7:00 p.m. presented by Fr. Cody Advent is Penitential December 11 at 6-7:00p.m presented by Deacon Lee Crochet The Music of Advent December 18 at 6-7:00 p.m. presented by Fr. Cody The Joy of Advent THANKSGIVING PLAY! Our K-5th graders will perform a Thanksgiving play this year!! The play will take place on Wednesday, November 21 st at the 6:00p.m.Thanksgiving Vigil Mass. Play practices will be: November 7 th & 14 th (6-7pm), and November 19 th (6-7pm- dress rehearsal) in church. Parents should have children at church by 5:30pm on November 21 st. ~*~ There is always something to be thankful for! Let s gather and give thanks! ~*~

4 CHURCH CLEANING: November 18- Connie & Alton N., Ralph & Darlene T., Connie L., HL & Yvonne H. MASSES MINISTERS COMMENTATOR/ ALTAR SERVERS USHERS OF THE EUCHARIST LECTOR November 17 & 18 SATURDAY Debra L., Adrian, Randolph, Cheryl Grace, Trenton Steve H., Jan 4:00P.M. Brian, Marianne SUNDAY Tim, Mona Hayes, Nick Caleb, Lucas Butch, Leroy, Walton 8:00A.M. Bert, Patsy 10:00A.M. Leslie, Paula, David, Melissa Youth Anna, Destiny, Madison, Henry Lanny, Volunteer *This schedule only serves as a reminder. Please pick up a complete schedule in the back of church. Thank you for serving St. Ann Parish.*

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