FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of Your name. (Lk 10:17) Volume 62, Number 27

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1 Volume 62, Number 27 Address 225 Eighth Avenue P.O. Box 425 Krotz Springs, LA Tel.: (337) Fax: Website: Parish Office Hours Mon. - Wed. 8 am - 3 pm Thursday 8 am - 2 pm Friday 9 am - Noon Closed Holidays New Parishioners: Please call or come by the Parish Office for registration. Rev. Fr. Jason Vidrine Pastor Rachel Sanders Office Manager Sabrina Ardoin/Carolyn Conway DRE/Assistant John Kaiser Pastoral Council Shaun Dupré Finance Council Monita Reed Cemetery Committee Kim Kaiser Youth Group Sidney Bennett Come! Lord Jesus! (men) Nicole Hatten Altar Server Coordinator Louise Guidry Homebound Com. Coordinator The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Saturday (Anticipated): 4 pm Sunday: 9 am Monday & Wednesday: 5:30 pm Tuesday & Thursday: 12:05 pm Friday: 7 am Saturday: 8 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 2:45-3:45 30 min. before all other Masses or by request Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Funeral/Burial Arrangements Please contact the Parish Office FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of Your name. (Lk 10:17)

2 Volume 62, Number 27, Page 2 Sat., :00 pm Sun., :00 am Mon., :30 am* Tues., :30 pm* Wed., :30 pm Thurs., :05 pm Fri., No Mass Sat, No 8am Mass Mass Schedule and Intentions Pro Populo Also remembered in prayer: Clovis & Gayle Meche, Mr. & Mrs. Harry (Mary Lou) Williams, Angela Higdon Vincent, Wilbert & Mary Dupont, Halphen & Lacassin families (living & deceased), Richard Ray, Sr., Bryan Belleau, Sr., Theotis Martin Miranda Evans Also remembered in prayer: Robert David & Barry LeBlanc, Trace Barras, Freddie Martin Family, Madalene Evans John Reed, Michael Evans, Chris Ramsey, David Murrey Fr. Jason Vidrine, Mark & Annette Fontenot & Family Holy Souls in Purgatory, Conversion to the Faith, Theotis Martin, Sydney Ardoin "When you awake in the night, transport yourself quickly in spirit before the Tabernacle, saying: 'Behold, my God, I come to adore You, to praise, thank, and love you, and to keep you company with all the Angels,' " - St. John Vianney Monday Healed By Faith Sometimes the hardest person to forgive is ourselves. I think we somehow convince ourselves that Christ s suffering on the cross is sufficient for everyone but us. But true faith can help us to heal. Some say faith is blind. But it seems to me that sometimes faith opens our eyes. Tuesday Called to Holiness God calls us all to holiness. No matter where we are in life, no matter what we ve done, God is showing us the way even if it twists and turns in seeming darkness. Christ will never abandon us. He calls out to us, and we must respond. Wednesday Worth the Risk The simple truth is that every act of self-giving love turns the world upside down. It seems like that s the one thing the world is never prepared for. Anytime we choose to love, we invite heartbreak. Some refuse to love wholeheartedly because of this; they shy away and shun love, unwilling to risk getting hurt. Daily Reflection Thursday Accepting God s Grace The wonderful thing is saying yes and accepting God s grace. We could say no and walk away. But when we say yes and go forward, great and wonderful things will happen. It takes courage in the midst of fear, but you do it with the grace of God. Father Mychal Judge Friday Led by the Spirit The Holy Spirit is within us, calling us to think about God, see where God really is & what God is saying in his Word. Gradually, the realization builds within us that God is our Father, Jesus is our brother, & the Spirit gives us a share in the divine life. We can experience always the great mysteries of God s love & his salvation in Christ. Saturday Inflame Our Hearts O God, send your Spirit into our midst that he may enlighten our minds & inflame our hearts, that he may give us a right faith, a certain hope, & a perfect charity. In this way, through this Spirit, we pray that we may be able to understand the Word of God given to us in the Scriptures. Sunday Deposit of Grace I knew my faith, & its practices were consoling me in ways nothing else could, but in time I would see that there was more happening than that that a deposit of grace was building in my soul, even in the midst of my sorrow, which would, in due season, roll the stone away from my heart & release rays of resurrection joy. Schedule of Liturgical Ministers for this Weekend (July 2nd & July 3rd) Saturday, July 2nd, :00 pm Mass EMHC: Reader: Keith Ardoin Altar Servers: Hunter Ray & Cierra Collins Sunday, July 3rd, :00 am Mass EMHC: Jim Soileau Reader: Jim Breaux Altar Servers: Evan Kaiser Schedule of Liturgical Ministers for next Weekend (July 9th & July 10th) Saturday, July 9th, :00 pm Mass EMHC: Reader: Betty Artigue Altar Servers: Hunter Ray & Cierra Collins Sunday, July 10th, :00 am Mass EMHC: Jim Soileau Reader: Verna Melancon Altar Servers: Evan Kaiser, Brandt & Evan Hatten

3 Volume 62, Number 27, Page 3 ~ From the Pastor ~ My heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. Romans 10:1 My brothers and sisters in Christ, Happy Independence Day! May the Lord bless our nation and our troops who defend it! - Fr. Vidrine This prayer was composed by John Carrol in the first bishop appointed for the United States in 1789 by Pope Pius VI. He was the first archbishop when his see of Baltimore was elevated to the status of an archdiocese. John was a cousin of Charles Carroll of Maryland, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. PRAYER FOR OUR NATION We pray, Thee O Almighty and Eternal God! Who through Jesus Christ hast revealed Thy glory to all nations, to preserve the works of Thy mercy, that Thy Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of Thy Name. We pray Thee, who alone art good and holy, to endow with heavenly knowledge, sincere zeal, and sanctity of life, our chief bishop, Pope Benedict XVI, the Vicar of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the government of his Church; our own bishop, Michael Jarrell, all other bishops, prelates, and pastors of the Church; and especially those who are appointed to exercise amongst us the functions of the holy ministry, and conduct Thy people into the ways of salvation. We pray Thee O God of might, wisdom, and justice! Through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist with Thy Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude the President of these United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness, and be eminently useful to Thy people over whom he presides; by encouraging due respect for virtue and religion; by a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy; and by restraining vice and immorality. Let the light of Thy divine wisdom direct the deliberations of Congress, and shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our rule and government, so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the promotion of national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety, and useful knowledge; and may perpetuate to us the blessing of equal liberty. We pray for his excellency, the governor of this state, for the members of the assembly, for all judges, magistrates, and other officers who are appointed to guard our political welfare, that they may be enabled, by Thy powerful protection, to discharge the duties of their respective stations with honesty and ability. We recommend likewise, to Thy unbounded mercy, all our brethren and fellow citizens throughout the United States, that they may be blessed in the knowledge and. To these, O Lord, and to all that rest in Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, a place of refreshment, light, and everlasting peace, through the same Jesus Chsanctified in the observance of Thy most holy law; that they may be preserved in union, and in that peace which the world cannot give; and after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal. Finally, we pray to Thee, O Lord of mercy, to remember the souls of Thy servants departed who are gone before us with the sign of faith and repose in the sleep of peace; the souls of our parents, relatives, and friends; of those who, when living, were members of this congregation, and particularly of such as are lately deceased; of all benefactors who, by their donations or legacies to this Church, witnessed their zeal for the decency of divine worship and proved their claim to our grateful and charitable remembrance through Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen. Stewardship of Finances Offertory (June 25-26, 2016) $ 1, Peter s Pence $ Total: $ 1, Please remember to put St. Anthony Church in your will. - The Church office will be closed Monday, July 4. Intentions of Pope Francis for the month of July Universal: That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect. Evangelization: That the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean, by means of her mission to the continent, may announce the Gospel with renewed vigor and enthusiasm. Advertiser of the Week Thanks to our Bulletin Sponsors! Please visit our sponsors for your needs.

4 Volume 62, Number 27, Page 4 Prayer List Reva Reed, John & Velma David, Gale Rabalais, Kirtly & Eloise Ortego, Loretta & Stanley Kaiser, Effie Ardoin, Pam Pereiria, Preston Muse, David Nall, Charlie Jordan, Gayle Morrow, Maxin Duplechain, Melinda Higdon Bergeaux, Terri Ortego, Grady Lacassin, Mike David, Annette Luneau, Kylie Stelly, Sherby Skrantz, Denise Clark, Mildred Hebert, C. Billedeaux, Blanchard Dupre, Rodney & Lucy Krantz, Jackie Casemore, Sharon Ortego, Drew LeBlanc, Trallis Dupre, Sharon Cox, Floyd Stelly, Mike Soileau, Larry Mitchell, Jules Mae Carrier, Kathy Glaudi & family, Pugh Family, Adell Rivers, Vera Snyder, Rosemary Batton, Robert Courville, Diego Daretez, Harold Curtis, John Ted Thibodeaux,, Francis Broussard, Morgan Hoyt, Mavis Sonnier, John Dean Guidry, Leona Dicapo, Johnnie Rose Eusey, Vonda Savoy, Trinh Pham, Benjamin Sheumaker, Amber Domingue, Ella Soileau, Sharron Polotzola, Chris Crunican, Lawrence Higdon, Yogi Brown, Lillian Dupre, Lynette Mengarelli, Leslie Courville, Jayden Blumrich, Ashley Guidry, Anna Lee Ortego, Geraldine Spedale, Verbal Ellis, Katherine Williams, Betty H. Denicola, Karter Terrbonne, Pauline Talley, Madeline Hotard, Diane Pecoul, Trina Stearns, Angie Carriere, Carman B., Gloria Bihm, Anthony Ortego, Amanda Kent Ford, Joshua Renard, Jean Ethridge, Louis Fro Perroux, Herbert Breaux, Hudson Robinson, Mayonce Durpe, Leonita Liu, Wayne Guillory, Debbie Wiley, Leah Dupuis, Edward & Mary Stelly, Brenda McGee, Gloria Johnson, Casey Hughes, Beth Morton, Jose Luis Flores, Patricia McGrew, Cierra Collins, Lynn Quick, Sandra Pitre, Bradley Lanclos, Betty Cormier, Judy Burleigh, Terry Middleton, Brooke Martinez, Mike Grover, Ray Muse, Fr. Jean Tremie, Mary Ann Lacassin, Jeremy Duplechain, Special Intention, Bertha Marks, Madeline Hotard, Sandra Kaiser, Virginia Ortego, Lura Prestonback, Kristan Hoyt Fontenot & baby, Matthew & Victoria Nall, Zula LeJeune, Kayla Manual & baby Please inform us should you like your name to be taken off the list. Thanks. St. Anthony of Padua Cemetery There is a display board at the Church entrance which has information concerning a new mausoleum program for St. Anthony of Padua Cemetery. This is a survey to see if there is enough interest to proceed with the design, sales and construction of a new mausoleum. The information shows a rendering of the proposed mausoleum along with information concerning the cost of spaces and the financing that will be available. Also with the display board is a signup sheet for those interested in getting more information. If enough families are interested we will announce the results and let the families know when a program might begin. You are not obligated to purchase any spaces at this time, this is only to determine the interest of our families. The second collection next weekend, July 9th & 10th, is for Catholic Communications. ATTENTION! PLEASE SEE THE ADJUST- MENTS TO THE MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKDAYS OF THIS WEEK! Krotz Springs Quilter s Guild 11th Annual Quilt Show and Sale will be on Sat, July 9th, from 10a.m.- the Gary Soileau Community Center. Free admission, door prizes, live skit, beautiful quilts and much more. Come support our quilters!! For more info contact Effie Ducote or Shirley Dautreuil Happy Birthday! (July 2) = Delores Lacassin; (July 4) = Quentin Conway; (July 5) = Pauline Burleigh; (July 6) = Madalyn Bass, David Stelly; (July 7) = Leroy Dupre You are gifts from God to us. May the Lord bestow a special blessing upon you on your birthday.

5 Volume 62, Number 27, Page 5 Saints of the Week Tues., July 5: Saint Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; Saint Elizabeth of Portugal: Anthony Zaccaria, d at Cremona at age thirty-six; doctor turned priest; popular preacher who founded (1530) in Milan the Clerics Regular of St. Paul (Barnabites) for the reform of society; today they number some 375 members; sought collaboration between the clergy and the laity; promoted frequent communion. Wed., July 6: Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin, Martyr: d at age twelve; born near Ancona; she was stabbed to death, preferring to die than to be raped; with her mother present, she was canonized in 1950 before the largest crowd ever assembled in Rome for a canonization; patroness of teenage girls. Sat., July 9: Saint Augustin Zhao Rong, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs: The 120 martyrs honored today died between 1648 and Most of them (eighty-seven) were born in China and were children, parents, catechists, or laborers, ranging from nine years of age to seventy-two. This group included four Chinese priests. The thirtythree foreign-born martyrs were mostly priests or women religious, especially from the Order of Preachers (including St. Francis Capillas, d. 15 Jan. 1648, protomartyr of China), the Paris Foreign Mission Society, the Friars Minor, Zhao Rong was a Chinese soldier who accompanied the prisoner Bishop John Gabriel Taurin Dufresse (Paris Foreign Mission Society) sought baptism and not long after was ordained a diocesan priest. He was martyred in Beatified in groups at various times, these 120 martyrs were canonized 1 October 2000 by Pope John Paul II. Faith Camp 2016 This summer marks the 20th anniversary of Faith Camp. This amazing Catholic summer camp for junior high students has been providing Acadiana s youth with an authentic encounter with Christ for the past two decades! Faith Camp is an action packed week of making friends and growing in the Christian life. Register your rising 7th, 8th, or 9th grader now so they don t miss out on this awesome opportunity for fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Faith Camp is held at Camp Woodmen in Abbeville from July 4th-8th, Week Two will be July 11th-15th. For more info or to register, visit bestweekofyourlife.com. Pray for a Priest each day Week of July 4 July 10 Mon. Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell Tues. Rev. Fr. Kendal Faulk Wed. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Fernandez Thurs Rev. Fr. Thomas Finley Fri. Rev. Fr. Raymond Fitzgerald, SJ Sat. Rev. Fr. Samuel Fontana Sun. Rev. Fr. Jerome Frey 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 live pleasing to You in Jesus name. Amen. Check It Out! St. Anthony Catechism Website: stanthonycf.webstarts.com Elementary CCD Summer s schedule: 1st grade 8th grade July 18th 22nd from 8am-12pm Anyone interested in teaching Elem or High School CCD please call the office or Mrs. Sabrina. Come, Lord Jesus Group for Men: Join us for Studying, Praying, & Reflecting on the Holy Scripture. Meeting every Wed. at 4:00 pm in the church hall. For details, contact Sidney Bennett at PRAYER FOR PROTECTION DURING HURRICANE SEASON O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed Your order and returned to its former quietude. You are still the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land, and spread chaos and disaster. During this hurricane season we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with passing of time. O Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our beloved Mother, we ask you to plead with your Son on our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem, where a stormless eternity awaits us. Amen. [Composed by Most Rev. Maurice Schexnayder ( ),Second Bishop of Lafayette ( ) in 1957]

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