Staff. Pastor: Fr. Mark Derise In Residence: Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell Deacon Cliff Tanner

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1 STS. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH Address: 1110 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA Mailing Address: P.O. Box 610, Scott, LA Website: stspeterandpaulscott.org Phone Number: Fax: School: Elementary CCD: Mass Schedule: Monday: 12:10pm Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am Wednesday & Friday: 6:30am First Saturday: 8:30am Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am & 5:00pm Confessions: 15 minutes before each Mass; Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm & by appointment Staff Pastor: Fr. Mark Derise In Residence: Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell Deacon Cliff Tanner Secretary & Bookkeeper: Monica Laperous Bulletin Editor: Nicole Habetz DRE 1st-8th: Janet Hebert & Beth Duplechin DRE 9th-11th: Nicole Habetz & Heather Augustin School Principal: Danielle Babineaux Office Hours: Monday Thursday 8:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm Friday: 8:30am-12:00pm Adoration Chapel: Mon-Fri. after morning Mass until 5pm.

2 CALLED TO SERVE For many weeks now, we have been celebrating the appearance of the divine presence in human form. As a child, he came to Mary and Joseph, was seen by the shepherds, and then by some wandering magi from the East. Today we celebrate another showing, later in time, to a group gathered at the Jordan River. John hesitated to baptize Jesus, whom he recognized as one mightier than I. But he did as Jesus asked, and the Holy Spirit descended and heaven's voice spoke to Jesus, You are my beloved Son. Jesus was beginning his public life of teaching and service. Soon he would start calling others to join him. Peter was one of the first to be called by Jesus. In today s second reading, he announces the heart of the message, peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. Peter was called, and you and I are called to spread that message and to serve God s word. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the Lord upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 40:1-5, Psalm -- The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Psalm 104. Second Reading -- Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38) or Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7. Gospel -- A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 The Epiphany of the Lord The Hope and Promise of Redemption The prophet Jeremiah prophesies the end of the Babylonian exile. He describes how the weak and sorrowful people now return with joy. These are the scattered people of God: the blind and the lame, the mothers and pregnant women. They shall be led along an easy road so that no one will stumble. The Lord s kindness and mercy are on all these weak and broken people. Here and in Psalm 126 we find the most lovely poetic images of God s love and care for us. Those that sow in tears shall reap rejoicing. Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown, they shall come back rejoicing, carrying their sheaves (Psalm 126:5-6). Although God had to punish Israel for their many sins, God never forgot them, scattered as they were, and brings them all back to the land of their ancestors, there to flourish and be joyful again. We can see in this the hope and the promise of our own redemption. Gathered from the far corners of the earth into the great banquet of God. J.S Paluch Co.,Inc. Prayer for all who show God s Mercy Father, we live in a world where there are so many hurting people that at times it can become overwhelming and we find ourselves stepping back, and almost hoping that the problem will go away. And yet Jesus demonstrated a life that over-flowed with deep-compassion and tender-mercy towards all those that are wounded and abused, troubled or hurt. Help us to stretch out a wiling arm of comfort, when we see other people hurting or in pain, and may we extend a godly mercy that only comes from You to those that are the unlovely or the unlovable. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ become our inner clothing and may the love of the Father be the outer garment that we wear, so that by Your Spirit we may be empowered to bless and help all those with whom we come in contact. May all we say and do be a witness to the grace and mercy of God and we pray that You will give us opportunities to minister Your Mercy and love to Your praise and glory, in Jesus name we pray. AMEN

3 Mass Intentions Saturday, 4:00pm: Hubert Leger, Jr, M/M (L) Joe Alleman, Raymond Martin, M/M George Martin, Mary Ann Dugas, David L. Boo Prejean, Harry Leger, Raegan Arceneaux (L)(HBD)C.J Arceneaux Sunday, January 6:30am: For the People Sunday, January 8:00am: Spiritual Healing, Frank Guilbeau (Ann) Pat Daigle Sunday, January 10:00am: Deanna Sonnier, Sylvia Comeaux, Mary Hebert, M/M Adrian Vega, Rayford Domingue Sunday, January 5:00pm: For the Unborn Monday, January 12:10pm: For those battling cancer Tuesday, January 8:00am: M/M Maurice Sonnier, Lynn Poirrier Sr. Wednesday, January 6:30am: Edmonia Lantier, Rosemary Tanner (L) (HBD) Thursday, January 8:30am: Brittany N. Richard (Ann) Friday, January 6:30am: For everyone still recovering from the tragic storms of 2018 We will now be burning Sanctuary Lamp candle in memory or in honor of someone. We have 2 lamps, one in the church and one in the adoration chapel. They will be burned for a whole week. They are going to be $15 a piece. Please contact Nicole at the church office to purchase and reserve your date. Holy Name Society dues are now due for 2019 of $5. Mail to: HNS P.O Box 226 Scott, LA Announcements RCIA will be available every Thursday from 6:15pm-7:30pm in the parish office. For more information contact the parish office. Applications for the Men s ACTS retreat are available on our website and in the Church Office. Please turn them in to the church office as soon as possible. The retreat is February 7-10, Knights of Columbus from St. Edmond is hosting a Pro-Life walk on Saturday Jan. 19. Opening prayer is at 8:30am in the Church, 9:00 the walk will start. 2.7 Miles at St. Mary s, 20 min. break, snacks and drinks will be provided. Police escort on the route, 2 vans will be there for those who can t make the whole walk. The rosary will be recited during the walk. Eucharistic Ministers for January 19/20 4:00pm: Chris Duplechin, Becky Daigle, Dn. Tanner 6:30am: Patrick Mouton, Laura Mouton, Vernon Romero 8:00am:Carral Menard, Elsie Smith, Debbie Boudreaux, Charles Trahan, JoAnn Tanner 10:00am: Karen Molbert, Robert & Brunella Cormier 5:00pm: Danielle Babineaux, Devin & Derek Boutin Readers for January 19/20 4:00pm: Jay Cormier 6:30am: Rene Mouton 8:00am: Susan Rabalais 10:00am: Stephen Ferguson 5:00pm: Paul Pearson, Lane Bergeron Altar Servers for January 19/20 4:00pm: Tourean Campbell, Damon Apple 6:30am: Adrienne Hendrix, Mary-Ester LeBlanc 8:00am: Cameron Domingue, Rylie Domingue, Blair & Lily Luneau 10:00am: Annelle Greer, Alex Hebert, Jaxon Romero, Jacob Sonnier, Rebecca Romero 5:00pm: Emilie Comeaux, Skye Williams, Cole Hebert, Taylor Hebert

4 Diocesan News Theology of the Body-Level 2-"Into the Heart" Location: St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Lafayette. Classes will be held in the Father Lafleur Family Center, which is the large building on the far east side of the parking lot. The church is located at 610 Raintree Trail in Lafayette. Level 2 classes are held every Wednesday evening from January 30- March 27, 2019, with the exception of Wednesday, March 6, which is Ash Wednesday. To register, call Trista Littell at Workbooks will be provided when you sign in. The cost is $20. Adele Guillot and Karol Meynard will co-facilitate the series. CASA of SoLA is seeking volunteers to become a voice for abused and neglected children that are in the foster care system. For more information please visit or call nd Union Marriage Preparation Course In February, we will be starting a new marriage prep course for couples where one or both of the individuals have been married before. This Remarriage in Christ Program will include: Life Skills Development, Theology of the Body, Discussions of Unique Issues that Face Blended Families Today, A Question and Answer Session Led by the Team, Confessions and Mass. Rev. Fr. Jude Halphen, PhD, Deacon Mike Crain, MSW and Luke Elliott, PhD will be the facilitators. Please visit to register couples for this course. The next class will be February 23, TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Merry Christmas! Share that cheerful greeting with some folks today. They may wonder if you have had any Elvis sightings lately, attended Star Trekkie conventions, or were Cleopatra in a previous lifetime. Despite the skeptics, today is solidly within the Christmas season. In fact, in some strands of the Christian tradition it represents the clearest manifestation of the mystery of the Incarnation. On Christmas Day, for example, the Gospel reading is the Prologue of John's Gospel, which reveals the glory of Christ shining through our humanity precisely in his baptism. At any rate, this is an ancient feast, celebrated first in Egypt sixteen centuries ago. More than most other ancient people, the Egyptians understood the life-giving properties of water. On this day, they drew water from the Nile, so central in the history of their people, and reserved it in honor. Many other places copied the custom, so that St. John Chrysostom wrote of people in Antioch gathering at midnight to collect flowing water into vessels they brought from home since today there is a blessing on the water. At home for dinner tonight, decorate the table with beautiful bowls of water and white candles, toast one another with goblets of sparkling water, and light a Christmas candle in the window one last time. --James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. O Jesus, eternal Priest, keep your priests within the shelter of Your Sacred Heart, where none may touch them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Your Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, daily purpled with your Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of the priesthood. Let Your holy love surround them and shield them from the world's contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit and may the souls to whom they minister be their joy and consola on here and in heaven their beau ful and everlas ng crown. Amen. -St. Therese of Lisieux Jan. 13 Rev. Aaron Melancon & Reed Bellingham Jan. 14 Rev. Bill John Melancon & Rev. Mr. Donald Bernard Jan. 15 Rev. Jerry Mesley & Br. John Joseph Bourque, CJC Jan. 16 Rev. Andre Metrejean & Alex Cormier Jan. 17 Rev. Msgr. Paul Metrejean & Rev. Mr. Randy Courville Jan. 18 Rev. Mark Miley & Myles Creek Jan. 19 Rev. Thomas Montelaro & Tanner Darbonne

5 St. Anthony of Padua Saint Anthony was born Fernando Martins in Lisbon, Portugal. He was born into a wealthy family and by the age of fifteen asked to be sent to the Abbey of Santa Cruz in Coimbra, the then capital of Portugal. During his time in the Abbey, he learned theology and Latin. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he was named guest master and was responsible for the abbey's hospitality. When Franciscan friars settled a small hermitage outside Coimbra dedicated to Saint Anthony of Egypt, Fernando felt a longing to join them. Fernando eventually received permission to leave the Abbey so he could join the new Franciscan Order. When he was admitted, he changed his name to Anthony. Anthony then traveled to Morocco to spread God's truth, but became extremely sick and was returned to Portugal to recover. The return voyage was blown off-course and the party arrived in Sicily, from which they traveled to Tuscany. Anthony was assigned to the hermitage of San Paolo after local friars considered his health. As he recovered, Anthony spent his time praying and studying. An undetermined amount of time later, Dominican friars came to visit the Franciscans and there was confusion over who would present the homily. The Dominicans were known for their preaching, thus the Franciscans assumed it was they who would provide a homilist, but the Dominicans assumed the Franciscans would provide one. It was then the head of the Franciscan hermitage asked Anthony to speak on whatever the Holy Spirit told him to speak of. Though he tried to object, Anthony delivered an eloquent and moving homily that impressed both groups. Soon, news of his eloquence reached Francis of Assisi, who held a strong distrust of the brotherhood's commitment to a life of poverty. However, in Anthony, he found a friend. In 1224, Francis entrusted his friars' pursuits of studies to Anthony. Anthony had a book of psalms that contained notes and comments to help when teaching students and, in a time when a printing press was not yet invented, he greatly valued it. When a novice decided to leave the hermitage, he stole Anthony's valuable book. When Anthony discovered it was missing, he prayed it would be found or returned to him. The thief did return the book and in an extra step returned to the Order as well. The book is said to be preserved in the Franciscan friary in Bologna today. Anthony occasionally taught at the universities of Montpellier and Toulouse in southern France, but he performed best in the role of a preacher. So simple and resounding was his teaching of the Catholic Faith, most unlettered and the innocent could understand his messages. It is for this reason he was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius XII in Once, when St. Anthony of Padua attempted to preach the true Gospel of the Catholic Church to heretics who would not listen to him, he went out and preached his message to the fish. This was not, as liberals and naturalists have tried to say, for the instruction of the fish, but rather for the glory of God, the delight of the angels, and the easing of his own heart. When critics saw the fish begin to gather, they realized they should also listen to what Anthony had to say. He was only 36-years-old when he died and was canonized less than one year afterward by Pope Gregory IX. Upon exhumation some 336 years after his death, his body was found to be corrupted, yet his tongue was totally incorrupt, so perfect were the teachings that had been formed upon it. He is typically depicted with a book and the Infant Child Jesus and is commonly referred to today as the "finder of lost articles." St Anthony is venerated all over the world as the Patron Saint for lost articles, and is credited with many miracles involving lost people, lost things and even lost spiritual goods. Collection: $12, Church Debt:$5, WEEKLY EXPENSES: $17,000 MONTHLY EXPENSES: $68,000 Collections for the weekend of: January 13: One Collection January 20: 2 Collections (Maintenance Fund) January 27: One Collection Please consider putting Sts. Peter & Paul Church and School in your will PLEASE don t skip a Sunday Donation!!! It makes a huge difference. You can always mail it or drop it off at the Church office. If we re closed you can drop it through the mail slot on the door! Employment Prayer Mary, our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, you once experienced hardships and difficulties in getting the necessities of life. Look kindly on me now as I face the same difficulties. Help me to find suitable employment. Through my work I want to meet my physical needs, and to grow spiritually, help me find a job that lets me provide for myself and for those who depend on me. I trust you, Immaculate Mother, to hear my prayers and intercede for me. I will share your goodness with others that they may know your power with God and give him honor and glory. AMEN

6 Weekly Calendar Sunday January 13, 2019: CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 6pm; ACTS reunion in the church hall after 10:00 Mass Monday, January 14, 2019: N/A Tuesday, January 15, 2019: Rosary in the Cry Room at 9am; CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 9:30 am; Elementary CCD 6-7 (safe environment video) Wednesday, January 16, 2019: Prayer group in Cry Room at 10am; CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 6:30pm; CDA meeting in the hall, rosary at 6:30 meeting will follow. Thursday, January 17, 2019: RCIA in the rectory at 6:15-7:45; School Mass at 8:30am Friday, January 18, 2019: N/A Saturday, January 19, 2019: The Village 9-10:30am Trust in God s Mercy Gracious Father, I thank you for the mercy you have shown in forgiving my sins and for the peace that comes from being reconciled with you and your church. O God, you are faithful, and you never abandon those who hope in you. I know that my redemption from sin and death has been purchased at the cost of your Son s blood. In return for this priceless gift, I resolve today to renew my trust in your word of pardon. In times of doubt, when painful memories of past sin threaten to destroy the peace you have given, let the power of your Holy Spirit east out all self condemnation and give me greater confidence in your word of pardon. Teach me to encourage others so they, too, may seek your tender compassion and come to know your peace, which nothing can take away. I pray this in the name of Jesus, your Son, in whom you have restored me to life. AMEN Let us pray for the sick O God, your Son accepted our sufferings to teach us the virtue of patience in human illness. Hear the prayers we offer for our sick brothers and sisters. May all who suffer pain, illness or disease realize that they are chosen to be saints, and know that they are joined to Christ in his suffering for the salvation of the world, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. AMEN SELF-DISCIPLINE The greatest of all warriors in the siege of Troy had not the preeminence because nature had given him strength and he carried the largest bow, but because self-discipline had taught him how to bend it. --Daniel Webster

7 Sts. Peter and Paul School News DATE CHANGE: The Professional Development Day originally scheduled for Friday, February 8 th has been changed to Friday, February 1 st. Students will not have school this day. Students of the Year Congratulations to Sadie Guidry (8 th ) and Cole Hebert (5 th ) on being selected as the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School Students of the Year. Good luck as you both move forward to represent the school at the diocesan level Admissions Information New student tours started October 1 st and we encourage those planning to enroll for next year to visit the school to receive important information. January tours will take place every Tuesday at 9:00am. Applications for new students opened on Tuesday, January 8 th and the link is available on the school website at Please call to schedule a tour if Tuesday does not work for your schedule. TCH Admissions Maria Hanes from TCH will be at SPPS on Wednesday, January 16 th at 6:00pm to assist parents with admissions paperwork. Students from all schools who are applying to attend TCH are welcome to attend. Catholic Schools Week This week will be celebrated on January 27-February 1. More details will follow soon. Visit them: 1301 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA Fax them: (337) Contact or Visit Them On-line: info@sts-peter-paul.org

8 4. Lord, Have Mercy Priest: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord, have mercy. Priest: Christ, have mercy. People: Christ, have mercy. Priest: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord, have mercy. This three-fold plea for God s mercy fittingly flows after the three-fold admission of one s since in the previous prayer, the Confiteor. Coming near the beginning of the liturgy, it also parallels the three-fold affirmation of God s holiness sung later in the Sanctus, when we join the angels and saints in heaven who never cease to sing, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of hosts. As we prepare ourselves to enter the sacred mysteries of the liturgy to draw near the Thrice-Holy God we do so in union with the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the angels and saints, as we pray in the Confiteor. In fear and awe over the divine presence drawing near and the joining of heaven and earth in the liturgy, we cannot help but ask for God s mercy. As one theologian explains, All of us together come into his presence, together with angels and saints; and we ask him to show us his mercy and grant us his salvation. It bears repeating, insistence, even a kind of stammering: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, Have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Sacramental Information & New Parishioners Baptism: Expectant parents, who are parishioners, should contact the office four to six (4-6) months before the birth of the child. Marriage: Couples planning marriage need to make an appointment with the pastor at least six months before the intended wedding date to begin the preparation process. A wedding date cannot be scheduled without approval of the pastor. Anointing of the Sick: Contact the office to schedule an appointment, home or nursing home visit, and, if death is imminent, contact the office for immediate action. First Communion and Confirmation: Contact the Elementary DRE or High School DRE respectively. Holy Communion for the Homebound: Contact the parish office to request a visit. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or receiving Confirmation as an adult, or if you simply want to learn more about your faith, contact the office to inquire about RCIA. Jesus said to them, Come, and you will see (John 1:39). New Parishioner Forms are found in church and on our website (Policies and Forms, Census Form) and should be submitted to the office. Parishioner Funeral: When a parishioner passes away we ask that you please contact the parish office first before going to the Funeral Home. Fr. Mark would like to set up an appointment with the family of the deceased.

9 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS: Sts. Peter and Paul Church # Old Spanish Trail Sco, LA TELEPHONE: CONTACT PERSON: Nicole Habetz SOFTWARE: MSPublisher 2016, Adobe Acrobat X, Windows 10 PRINTER: HP Laserjet 6P TRANSMISSION TIME: Monday, January 7 12:35 pm SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: January 13, 201 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: