Mass Schedule: Monday: 12:10pm Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am Address: Wednesday & Friday: 6:30am Mailing Address:

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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 Parochial Vicar: Fr. Vincent 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 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time GOD S SUMMONS Confronted with God's power and majesty, the first response of the prophet Isaiah was to acknowledge his sinfulness. Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean lips, he said aloud. Likewise, with his empty fishing nets dramatically filled at Jesus instruction, Peter fell to his knees and cried out, Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man. Next, Peter got up. He docked his boats then left to follow Jesus. Isaiah also had a dramatic change of heart. When he heard the Lord say, Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? Isaiah answered, Here I am, send me. We are summoned daily by the Risen Lord. We are reminded of the saving power of the gospel and know in our heart of hearts that, as St. Paul wrote, believing in anything else won't lead to anything. What will it take for you to move past your sinfulness? What will it take for you to get off your knees? What will it take for you to bring to dock what is unimportant and to accept your call to be God's messenger? Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading --Isaiah is called to be a messenger for the Lord and responds, Send me! (Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8) Psalm -- In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord (Psalm 138). Second Reading -- Paul reminds us of the gospel he preached through which we are saved, if we believe it (1 Corinthians 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]). Gospel -- Jesus directs Simon to take his boat into deep water for a miraculous catch of fish. (Luke 5:1-11). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1: :4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, Mercy for Others The gospels also tell people coming to Jesus requesting mercy not just for themselves, but also for those whom they love. A mother cries out to Jesus to help her daughter, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David, my daughter is severely possessed by a demon (Mt 15:22). A father desperately turns to Jesus on behalf of his son s troubles, saying Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly (Mt. 17:15). We, too, can entrust to the Lord those we love every time we pray the Kyrie at Mass. Like the mother and father in the Bible, we can say Have mercy on my friend who just lost his job Have mercy on my neighbor who was just diagnosed with cancer Have mercy on my son who left the Church Have mercy on my daughter who is lonely, unhappy and lost in life. Thomas Howard offers this beautiful reflection on the power of the Kyrie: In the Kyrie we may hear the fathomless cry of the whole race of man ascending to heaven from the depths. Kyrie! Goes up from all widows, and all dispossessed and brutalized children, and from all the maimed, and the prisoners and exiles, and from every sickbed, and indeed from all wounded beasts, and we could believe, from all rivers and seas stained with man s filth and landscapes scarred by his plunder. In the liturgy, somehow, we stand before the Lord on behalf of his whole groaning creation. A biblical walk through The Mass: Understanding what we say and do in the liturgy By: Edward Sri CHOOSING SIDES My great concern is not whether God is on our side; my great concern is to be on God's side. --Abraham Lincoln James: Pearls for Wise Living The Letter of James offers pearls for wise living by applying the wisdom of James to our current day. For anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even sanctifying everyday circumstances. Join us for James: Pearls for Wise Living in the Church Hall beginning Monday, March 4, 2019 from 6:15 8:00 p.m. and continuing every Monday for 11 weeks. Cost of materials is $ Interested persons should sign up and pay by February 15, 2019, so that materials can be purchased. This can be done in person at the rectory or by mail (attn: Monica, Timeline). If you already have the materials, please sign up anyway (no fee). Anyone who purchases materials will also have online access to the presentations.

3 Mass Intentions Saturday, February 4:00pm: Allen A. Dugas (L)(HBD), Julien Comeaux (Ann), Mary Ann Dugas, Inez L. Mouton, David L. Boo Prejean, Harry Leger, Jerry & Terr Arceneaux (L) (Ann), WJ. (Jim) Guilbeau, Pauline Hebert (L)(HBD), M/M Ozere Domingue, Family, Lost Souls, Mattie Broussard, Verlie Boudreaux Family, John Wade Mouton, M/M EJ. Mouton Family, Dupre Hebert, John Allen Prejean, Adley & Beverly Scrantz, Sybil Alleman, Helen C. Perot, ACTS team & retreatants (L), Winona G. Duplechin, Joseph Courville Family, Harry Jagneaux Family. Sunday, February 6:30am: For the People Sunday, February 8:00am: Pat Daigle, Spiritual Healing, Lost Souls, John Allen Prejean, Harold Molbert (L), Gerald Savoy (L), M/M Gerald Savoy & Family (L), Over & Winnie Guidry, Cleadore & Nora Savoy, Rosamaria Reyes-Sliva, M/M Donald Clay (L), Joseph Phong Vu, Joseph Uyen Tran Sunday, February 10:00am: Deanna Sonnier, Braylon J. Richard, Sylvia Comeaux, Mary Hebert, M/M Adrian Vega, Rayford Domingue, ACTS team & retreatants (L), Loray Dugas Family (L) Sunday, February 5:00pm: For those battling cancer Monday, February 12:10pm: Lost Souls, Joseph Cuong Nguyen, Joseph An Nguyen Tuesday, February 8:00am: Dn. & Mrs. Harry Darce, Lost Souls, Ethel Martin, Joseph Hung Nguyen, John The Baptist Mao Nguyen Wednesday, February 6:30am: Lost Souls, Marie Savoy, Peter Mike Dinh, Mary Elizabeth Pham Thursday, February 8:30am: Deanna Sonnier (Ann), Lawrence Menard, Lost Souls, Joseph Cuu Nguyen, LV 42, Jay Alleman Friday, February 6:30am: Lost Souls, LV43 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 10, 2019 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? Here I am, I said, send me! -- Isaiah 6:8 Announcements RCIA will be available every Thursday from 6:15pm-7:30pm in the parish office. For more information contact the parish office. We are in need of someone to be in charge of the Adoration Chapel now. Please give the church office a call if you are interested in taking on this commitment. We are also looking for 2 people to take 2 different times on 2 different days. Please give us a call if you are interested in one of these times. Thank You! If you are interested in signing up for the Vocations box, please come by or call the Church office Eucharistic Ministers for February 16/17 4:00pm: JoAnn Tanner, Becky Daigle, Dn. Tanner 6:30am: Teri Faul, Michael & Jane Mayeaux 8:00am: Elsie Smith, Carral Menard, Debbie Boudreaux, JoAnn Tanner, Charles Trahan 10:00am: Gary & Rachel Kimble, Charles Frederick 5:00pm: Nick & Aimee Serio, Leighton Mire Readers for February 16/17 4:00pm: Shirley Boutte 6:30am:Glenn Faul 8:00am:Monica Laperous 10:00am: Kelly Wahl 5:00pm: Raymond Mercier & Ann Sonnier Altar Servers for February 16/17 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: Skye Williams, Cole Hebert, Taylor Hebert

4 Diocesan News 2 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 foundations to register couples for this course. The next class will be February 23, St. Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Lafayette is seeking applicants for the position of Principal of the St. Mary Early Learning Center. Applicants should have a master s degree in education, teaching experience in lower elementary, some administrative experience, and be a Catholic in good standing. The position begins on June 3, Those who may be interested should call the current principal, Mrs. Michelle Guidry ( ), ASAP for additional information and to request an application form. Applications should be received no later than Friday, February 8th, though late applications could possibly be considered. The Central Deanery of the Diocese of Lafayette presents Food for the Journey, a monthly lunchtime speakers series designed to help Catholics live out our faith in our daily lives. Our speaker for February is Rev. Stephen Pellessier, Parochial Vicar, St. Bernard Church, Breaux Bridge. Food for the Journey will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at River Oaks Catering and Event Center Lafayette, 520 East Kaliste Saloom Road, beginning at 12:00 noon. An optional buffet is available for purchase beginning at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to come eat and be fed please bring a friend! Pre-registration is not required. For more information, please call Danielle Huval ( ) St. Edmond Ladies Altar Society Lenten Day of Recollection will be Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (the day after Ash Wednesday). Our retreat master will be Fr. Andrew Schumacher, Parochial Vicar of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Lafayette. Coffee and donuts in the Atrium at 8:00 a.m.; Rosary at 9:00 a.m.; then Fr. Schumacher will begin the conference. Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. Confessions will be heard before Mass and the conference will end with the Way of the Cross and Benediction. Tickets are $12.00 and include a lunch. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For tickets, please contact Ranelle Simon ( ), Betty Robinson ( ) or they may be purchased from the St. Edmond Church Office. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day Monday: Our Lady of Lourdes; World Day of the Sick Tuesday: Lincoln's Birthday Thursday: Ss. Cyril and Methodius; Valentine's Day Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Reign of God comes about because people commit to reversing their lives completely, to embracing new vision, new values. Many popular television shows exploit an unattractive side of human nature by pitting contestants against one another, even to the point of performing dangerous stunts or devious schemes, to gain money or favor. At the liturgy, we counter that impulse by committing ourselves to live generously. In response to Christ's total gift, we offer bread and wine as the emblems of our lives, our hopes, our joys and sorrows. The bread and wine carried to the altar contain our lives, and by offering our lives to God, we prepare to receive the gift of God's own life. We are to become what we receive: the body of Christ. On Sundays, this self-giving is often accompanied by a collection and procession of gifts for the poor and money for the upkeep of the parish. There are certainly other methods of collecting money, some perhaps more efficient. Yet the act of giving from our abundance, and attending to the needs of the poor, opens us up to participation in the changes the Reign of God requires. --James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Pray for the Priest and the Seminarians Feb. 10: Rev. Neil Pettit & Seth Lamaire Feb. 11: Rev. Daniel Picard & Joseph Marcantel Feb. 12: Rev. Benjamin Pitre & Riley Maturin Feb. 13: Rev. Mikel Polson & Stephen Melancon Feb. 14: Rev. Salvino Ruben Primor & Scott Mitchell Feb. 15: Rev. Herve Racivitch, SJ & Chad Peltier Feb. 16: Rev. Hernando Ramirez, SJ & Connor Poirrier

5 Ss. Cyril and Methodius As in the early days of the Christianity, individuals and churches were named after the apostles, martyrs and saints. In accordance with tradition, our parish was named in the honor of Saints Cyril and Methodius. The two were brothers born to a prominent Christian family of Byzantine Greek derivation in Thessalonica. Saint Methodius, the older of the two brothers was a military man and civic official who grew tired of worldly affairs. As a result, he retired to a monastery and was tonsured a monk at Mount Olympus. His brother, Constantine who possessed an innate understanding of philosophy was a scholar and was referred to as the Philosopher. He held the office of Librarian at the Patriarchal Basilica of the Holy Wisdom in Constantinople (i.e. Hagia Sofia, from the Greek, Αγία Σοφία). Constantine took the name Cyril while in Rome, shortly before his death. While both were in a monastery on the Bosphorous, the Emperor Michael sent the two brothers to the Khazars in response to a petition for instructors of the Christian faith. On the journey to Khazaria, the brothers stopped in Chersonesos where they recovered from the Black Sea the relics of Saint Clement. From here, their journey continued on to Moravia where they were besought by Prince Rastislav and his subjects to preach the Gospel. Historians suggest Rastislav s request was not simply for evangelization, but that he had an ulterior motive of freeing the Slavic people from German occupation. In fact, Germanic missionaries labored among Saints Cyril and Methodius; however, were unsuccessful because the Moravians wanted to learn the Holy Scriptures in their native tongue and to use it also in the celebration of the Divine Liturgy (i.e. the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in Eastern Rite Churches). Consequently, Saint Cyril devised an alphabet for the Slavic people and with the assistance of Saint Methodius, used it to translate a number of Greek texts into the language of the Slavs. Albeit, extremely successful in their apostolic mission, the Saints were met with hostility by a number of German bishops. The Germans, who were distrustful of the two brothers for political reasons, contested Church services in the vernacular. And as a result of the Divine Liturgy being celebrated in the Slavonic language, the brothers were summoned to court in Rome in 867, by Pope Nicholas I, who died before their arrival. Upon arrival in the Eternal City, they presented the Slavonic translations to newly enthroned Pope Adrian II. The Pope received the brothers with great reverence and convinced of their orthodox faith, commended their missionary activity, sanctioned the liturgical use of Slavonic and ordained both Saints Cyril and Methodius as bishops. However, before returning to Moravia, Saint Cyril died in Rome on February 14 in 869, and was interred at the Basilica of Saint Clement. At the request of the Moravian princes, Pope Adrian II created the Archdiocese of Moravia and Pannonia, and in doing so, made it independent of the German Church. He then installed Saint Methodius as Archbishop in 870 to the dismay of the existing Latin clergy. As a result, Saint Methodius was summoned to a synod in Ratisbon and interrogated. At the order of King Louis, the Holy Roman Emperor (the Germanic Emperor of the West), he was deposed and cast into prison where he cruelly tormented for some three years. Eventually, when word of his imprisonment reached Rome, Pope John VIII came to his defense. At the command of the Pope, Saint Methodius was liberated and reinstalled as Archbishop of Moravia. Shortly after though, he was again summoned to Rome in 879. A German priest, Wiching accused Methodius of heresy and objected to the celebration of the Divine Liturgy in Church Slavonic. In Rome, the Pope paralleling his predecessor, sanctioned the usage of Church Slavonic and decreed that in celebrating the Divine Liturgy; the Gospel was to be read in Latin and Slavonic. While in Rome, Wiching was nominated as one of the suffragan bishops of Moravia and continued to resist the leadership of Saint Methodius as his metropolitan. Wiching in his disdain of the Greek bishop forged papal letters to Archbishop Methodius in hopes to incite disputes. When the Pope learned of these fallacious letters he immediately denounced them and admonished the priest. Shortly after this ordeal, Saint Methodius traveled back to Constantinople and with the assistance of several priests, he completed the translation of all the canonical Holy Scriptures with the exception of the Books of Maccabees. He additionally translated the "Nomocanon which was Greek church-civil law. Saint Methodius enemies did not cease to criticize his apostolic efforts even in his old age. His health soon began to fail him and he died April 6 in 885. Prior to passing, he recommended Gorazd as his successor, a Moravian Slav who had been his disciple.in the Greek Rite, the brother Saints are referred to as equal to the apostles, illuminators to the Slavs and are the patrons of missionaries. In 1980, Pope John Paul II declared the brothers as co-patrons of Europe. To Catholics, they are additionally recognized as patrons of unity and ecumenism between our church, the Church of Rome (the Roman Catholic Church) and her sister church, the Church of Constantinople (the Greek Orthodox Church). As a result, they are highly revered in Eastern Rite Catholic churches, especially in the Greek Catholic churches of Slavic origin. When our parish mission was established here in Deer Park, it was by Slovak settlers who chose the brothers as patrons of our church. Their feast day in the Roman Church is February 14 and in the Greek Church is May 11. Collection: $12, Church Debt:$ 4, WEEKLY EXPENSES: $17,000 MONTHLY EXPENSES: $68,000 Collections for the weekend of: February 17: 2 Collections (Maintenance Fund) February 24: 1 Collection (Weekly) February 24: 1 Collection (Weekly) 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 February 10, 2019: CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 6pm; ACTS Closing Mass at 10:00am; Formation 6-7 Monday, February 11, 2019: N/A Tuesday, February 12, 2019: Rosary in the Cry Room at 9am; CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 9:30 am; Elementary CCD 6-7 Wednesday, February 13, 2019: Prayer group in Cry Room at 10am; CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 6:30pm Thursday, February 14, 2019: RCIA in the rectory at 6:15-7:45; School Mass at 8:30am Friday, February 15, 2019: N/A Saturday, February 16, 2019: N/A 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 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 ACTS Closing mass will be on Sunday, February 10 at 10:00am. 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 a candle and reserve your date. This week the sanctuary candle in the Church is being burned in honor of:

7 Sts. Peter and Paul School News Chick-fil-A Spirit Night Please join us for Spirit Night on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Louisiana Avenue location. Knights Athletics The SPPS softball, baseball, and track teams have started their Spring 2019 season. The full calendars are located on the school website. Come out to support the Knights! TCH Mass The SPPS 7 th and 8 th graders will attend the TCH Mass on Thursday, February 21 st. Thank you to TCH for inviting our students to worship with the school Enrollment Enrollment fees for current and new students are due by February 20, While several classes currently have a waiting list, we do have openings remaining in some grades. If you would like to schedule a tour, please contact Renee Ory at Mardi Gras Holiday School will be out March 4-8, 2019 for the Mardi Gras holiday. Visit them: 1301 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA Fax them: (337) Contact or Visit Them On-line: info@sts-peter-paul.org

8 Love Your Neighbor as Yourself There are numerous saints who have been excellent examples of loving their neighbors. Mother Theresa is one that many of today s world would recognize. Most of us will not measure up to her greatness and that s okay. God is calling each of us to just do our best and that in itself is pleasing to Him. Use the saints as good examples for motivation and inspiration but do not compare yourself with them because everyone has been given different talents as well as different levels of ability and expectations. Jesus tells us; The more your are given (time, talent and treasure) the more is expected. 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, February 4 12:35 pm SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: February 10, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: