Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2017

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1 Our Lady of La Salette Catholic Church (Diocese of Lake Charles) Served by Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette 602 N. Claiborne St. Sulphur, LA Church Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2017 Parish Staff Rev. Andrews Kollannoor, MS Pastor Rev. Lawrence A. Kohler, MS In Residence Ann Guidry Bookkeeper Judith Candler/Angela Viator Secretaries Cay Gibson CCD Director/ Sam Melder CYO Director/ Bulletin Deadline - Monday 12 Noon. Announcements must be submitted in writing to the Church Office accompanied by a name and daytime phone number. Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM Sunday: 8:00AM/10:30AM Monday-Friday: 8:30AM Rosary recited 30 minutes before Mass Reconciliation Before weekday Masses 8:00-8:25AM and Saturdays 3:00-3:45PM or by appointment. Sacrament of the Sick If a parishioner is in need of the anointing of the sick, or visit from the priest please call the Church Office. Our Lady of La Salette ACTS Retreat on November 30 - December 3, 2017 with directors Mitch Martin, Mateo Martin, Caleb Martin seated in front, then team members in dark blue and retreatants in light green.

2 Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Mark 1:3 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2017(8:30AM): TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017(8:30AM): Tim LaComb and Logan Sullivan by Family WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017(8:30AM): THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017(8:30AM): +Mr. & Mrs. Advy Broussard by Joseph L. Broussard SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2017(4:00PM): +Ella Lantier by Joseph & Mary Lipris, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017(8:00AM): +Bubba McBride by Family, +Glen Nobel Akins & A.D. Sonnier by Pearl Sonnier SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017(10:30AM): Parishioners of Our Lady of La Salette Church, +Eula Mae Guidry Menard by Masaline Trahan FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017(8:30AM): +Everett Wild by Mark & Cay Gibson Weekly Offertory....December 3, 2017 Offertory...$ Bishop Service Appeal $ December 9-10, 2017 second collection will be for the Diocesan Priests Retirement. December 16-17, 2017 second collection will be for the Building and Maintenance. Our Lady of La Salette Live Nativity Children of the parish interested in par cipa ng as angels or shepherds in the Live Na vity Play, Sunday, 24th at the 4PM Children s Mass are invited to prac ce on Saturday, December 23rd in the Church at 2PM. If you have any ques ons you may call Sam COME ADORE THE LORD! When someone is unable to make their scheduled Holy Hour, we need someone to take their place. If you can help, please call Mitch or Lee IF YOU ARE ABLE TO VISIT WITH OUR LORD DURING THE FOLLOWING HOURS, PLEASE CONTACT: MON. (2-3PM) Mitch Martin WED. (4-5PM) Mitch Martin THURS. (2-3PM) Mitch Martin FRI. (2-3PM) Mitch Martin FRI. (3-4PM) Bonnie Lafosse FRI. (7-8PM) Mitch Martin FRI. (9-10PM) Mitch Martin SAT. (5-6AM) Lee Kinney SUN. (3-4PM): Mitch Martin WEEKLY MEETINGS MONDAY, DEC. 11, :30PM LEGION OF MARY MEETING ROOM TUESDAY, DEC. 12, :15AM LEGION OF MARY MEETING ROOM 6:00PM CHOIR PRACTICE CHURCH 7:00PM MEN S ULTREYA LA SALETTE HALL WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13, :00PM COME LORD JESUS SS LIBRARY THURSDAY, DEC. 14, :30PM COME LORD JESUS SS LIBRARY

3 We pray for Ethel Kickel, Michelle Belaire, Terry Murray, The East Family. Dianna Istre, Regina LaBorde, Taylor Benton, Steve & Irma Domigue, Michael Chaisson, Ann Ehlen, Mary Guidry, Maxi LeBiche. Vivian Carrier, Preston Comeaux, Kristi Tremonte, Charlie Foux. Lynn Lavergne, Gene O quain, Carolyn O quain, Loretta Myers, Mary Myers, Benadine Fusiler, Lillie Meche, Butch Meche, Betty Pine, Bonnie Stutes, Dillion Broussard, Vivian Carrier, Preston Comeaux, Angela Downs, Caleb Downs, Bill Downs, Joe Downs, Hayleigh Viator, Tim Domingue & The Domingue, Francis Morgan, Nicole Morgan, Paula Reed. Names will be removed after four weeks In-Service for All Catechetical Teachers On Wed., January 3, 2018, there will be NO CCD classes. Instead, all Catechists will meet at OLPS Church for a teacher's in-service to further their religious education. This will count toward continuing education for our CCD teachers. First Communion Retreat On Saturday, January 6, 2018, our First Communion Class will have their annual First Communion Retreat in LaSalette Hall from 9 AM-12 Noon. At least one adult must attend the retreat with the first communion student. We will have centers and activities for your interaction with your student as well as some group discussion and a tour of the church followed by practice. ELDERLY. Our Giving Tree in the vestibule has paper ornaments on it with a gift idea written on it. The gifts will be given to your shut ins and also distributed to the nursing home residents. Please wrap a gift with the ornament taped to it, label if it is for a man or woman and bring back on the 3rd Sunday. Snacks with Santa Our Lady of La Salette Church is hosting its annual Snacks with Santa in the Parish Hall after 10:30AM Mass on December 17, For more information please contact the Church Office SATURDAY, December 16, 2017 (4:00AM): Mary Lou Ardoin Jimmy Guidry, Kathy Prince & Brenda Delino SUNDAY, December 17, 2017 (8:00AM): Cailey Hanks Tony Hylton, Judy Lyons & Wade Daigle NEXT SUNDAY December 16-17, 2017 SUNDAY, December 17, 2017 (10:30AM): Ki y Roberts & Lynn Lavergne Riley Abshire, Pauline Morgan, I. J. Tarou, Janie Pago & Sandra Tarou Children s Church: Jessica & R. J. Chaisson Lectors, Rosary Leaders and Communion please pick up your December schedules in your changing rooms after Mass this weekend. Thank you!! Prayer Blanket Ministry The ladies of the Prayer Blanket Ministry will gather on Monday, December 11th to sew in the hall. They will distribute prayer blankets a er ALL Masses the following weekend. For more informa on contact Sue Dupre at Christmas Flowers In memory of loved ones, you may donate toward the purchase of Christmas Flowers. Come by the Office to submit names or put in the offertory baskets. Deadline is December 18th.

4 OUR LADY S SCHOOL 1111 Cypress Street Phone: (337) Fax: (337) Stine Ruth Street Sulphur, LA Our Lady of La Salette ACTS Core Team Our Lady of La Salette must supply an ACTS Core Team for the parish. Those wishing to participate must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Catholic Church and registered in this parish. Must also have been a retreatant in an adult ACTS Retreat, served on an adult ACTS Team, and Displayed leadership abilities with a servants heart. All forms may be picked up in the office or the Church and dropped to the office. Altar Society The Altar Society is now accepting dues for For more information please contact Denise Suarez at Christmas Baskets We are now accepting names for Christmas Baskets. You may call the Church The deadline for accepting names will be Monday, December 11th. Delivery date will be Saturday, December 16th. CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2017 CONFESSIONS: Saturday, Dec. 23rd 9:00AM-11:00AM Saturday, Dec. 23rd 3:00PM-3:45PM REGULAR SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday, Dec. 23rd 4:00PM Sunday Vigil Mass Sunday, Dec. 24th Masses: 8:00AM and 10:30AM CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES: Sunday, Dec. 24th 4:00PM Children s Mass Sunday, Dec. 24th 8:00PM Christmas Vigil Mass CHRISTMAS DAY MASS: Monday, Dec. 25th 9:00AM NEW YEAR S MASS: SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD (NOT a Holy day of obligation this year) Monday, Jan. 1st 8:30AM **************************************************************** I, along with the Parish staff would like to wish you the peace and joy of this Christmas season. May 2018 be filled with hope, happiness and good health. I am grateful for your prayers and support throughout the year! May God bless you and yours, Father Andrews Kollannoor, M.S.

5 TODAY S READINGS First Reading The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11). Psalm Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading Conduct yourselves in holiness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14). Gospel I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Reminder: First Communion & VBS CD s may be picked up at the CCD Office! Catholic Schools Week 2018 will be celebrated from Sunday, January 29 th Saturday, February 3 rd. Na onal Catholic Schools Week is a week-long celebra on of Catholic Educa on in the United States. The focus is on the value that Catholic Educa on provides to young people, communi es, our churches, and our na on. Our Lady s School will hold its Annual Open House on Tuesday, January 30 th at 6:00 p.m. Anyone interested in enrollment for the is welcome to a end and pick up a registra on packet. New family registra on begins on February 5, We also invite parishioners and alumni to stop by the school for a tour at any me. A Na onwide Day of Giving Many Gi s, One Na on: A Day of Giving to Catholic Schools has been planned for CSW The Day of Giving is scheduled for Tuesday, January 30 th beginning at 9:00 a.m. through Wednesday, January 31 st at 9:00 a.m. This is an online Day of Giving to your local Catholic School. Why give? Because Catholic schools change lives and now is the me to give back! Please visit manygi s to find the giving page link and search for Our Lady s School. Other Catholic Schools Week ac vi es at Our Lady s School will include a Jeans Day to raise money for Catholic Chari es, 8 th Grade Mass with Bishop Provost, a Parent Recogni on Day, a Cafeteria/ Custodial Staff Recogni on Day, and a Saint/Bible Character Dress-up Day for the students. The week will end with a Pep Rally and the naming of the Dis nguished Alumni Award. MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2018 We are now accepting 2018 Mass requests in the Church Office 9:00AM-3:30PM. The donations for a Mass Intention will be $5.00 per person. Mass requests are not to be called in, mailed or dropped off. Requests are to be done in person with the Church secretary on a first come first serve basis. *Sunday 10:30AM Mass is for the Parishioners of Our Lady of La Salette only. * ALTAR FLOWERS Would you like to honor an anniversary, death or birthday by purchasing flowers for the altar? If so contact Albion Norman at or the Church Office at Congratulations Mr. Rocky & Mrs. Tracey Prince on 25 years of marriage. Married on October 24, 1992