COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND Please call the office to speak with Diane Triche.

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1 6 1 0 Rain Tree Trail Lafayette, LA Office : (3 3 7) Fax: (3 3 7) OFFICE HOURS Monday Thursday 8:30AM 12:30PM 1 3:30PM MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (anticipated) 4:15PM Sunday 8:15AM, 10:15AM, 6:15PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:15AM Wednesday 5:30PM Confessions: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri - 6:45AM Wednesday - 5:00PM Saturday - 3:30 4:00PM and By appointment Children s Church is held at 10:15AM mass. Children 4 years old up to first communion are invited to participate in their own celebration of the Liturgy of the Word. Simply bring children to the baptistry 10 minutes before mass begins. PARISH STAFF Rev. David Hebert, Pastor Deacon Nelson Schexnayder, Deacon Deacon Ronald Chauvin, Deacon Linda Souther Secretary Gerrie Baumbouree Director of Religious Education / Safe Environment Marc Conque 4:15 & 8:15 Music Minister Michael Grado 10:15 Choir Director Francis LeBlanc 6:15 Music Minister Elmary Francis Bulletin Editor & Bookkeeper Tonia Harrington First Communion/ First Penance Coordinator, & Preschool Religious Education Diane Triche Welcome & Visitation Minister BAPTISM Registration during the early stages of pregnancy for the Baptism course is strongly recommended. CONFIRMATION All students, including those in Catholic schools, are to register in August of their junior year of high school. Call the office for registration requirements. FIRST PENANCE AND FIRST COMMUNION All children, including those in Catholic schools, should be registered at the beginning of their second grade year in order to participate in the sacramental preparation. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION First through tenth -graders meet on Tuesday evenings, October-April. Vacation Bible School, for children ages 4-10, is held for one week each summer. Confirmation students must complete 24 hours of high school religious education prior to their junior year. Adults wishing to learn more about their Catholic faith, including those wishing to become members of the Catholic Church, should call the office to speak with Gerrie Baumbouree. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE The church can be reserved only after meeting with the priest to begin marriage preparation for the couple. It is recommended that an appointment be made at least one (1) year in advance of the anticipated date of the wedding. Marriage preparation requirements, policies and guidelines are reviewed and must be completed prior to any marriage in the church. COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND Please call the office to speak with Diane Triche. The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2018

2 S E S TO ALL PARISHIONERS: It has been brought to our attention that the rebates received from the Centennial Campaign were originally allocated to be used for an Electronic Billboard to be placed on the street corner of Moss Street and Raintree Trail. The Parish Council and Finance Committee has since voted to amend this so that the funds can be used for a much needed project which is the renovation of the Rectory. Anyone having opposition to this change can request a meeting with Fr. David Financial Tax Report Those in need of a copy of their financial contributions for the 2018 tax season can request it by calling the office at Right to Life Walk: On Saturday, January 19 th, St. Edmond s Church, 4131 West Congress Street will hold its annual Right to Life Walk. For more information contact St. Edmonds at ANNUAL PARISH GUMBO Mass Intentions Monday, January 14 7:15AM Demus Comeaux, Joe Lassus, M/ M John Primeaux Tuesday, January 15 7:15AM No Mass Intentions Wednesday, January 16 5:30PM Hazel Brasseaux, Doris Ritter, Alvin Papit Guidry, M/M George Arceneaux, M/M Ivan Fontenot, Steve Arceneaux, Larry Arceneaux, Lou Ella Arceneaux, M/M Ferdie Arceneaux Thursday, January 17 7:15AM Alfred Thibodeaux, Sr. (AD) Friday, January 18 7:15AM No Mass Intentions Saturday, January 19 4:15PM Jules & Irma Broussard & fly., Jules & Mathilde Broussard & fly., Joseph E. Valentour, Jr., M/M Joseph E. Valentour, Sr., Roy, Cora & Paul Gauthier, SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT Jan :45PM Confirmation FC 6:30PM Stewardship Committee Meeting, MB Par arish Date 6:30PM Remember Me Meeting, MB 14 Stewardship Committee Meeting Monday, January 14, at 6:30PM, in the Ministries Building. 17 First Communion Parents Meeting Thursday, January 17 at 6:15PM in the Family Center. 19 Parish Gumbo Saturday, January 19, after the 4:15PM Mass, in the Family Center. Sun Children s Church (10:15 AM) Kristan Fauntleroy, Yvonne Fontenot, M/M Otis Broussard, Gerald Landry, M/M Elie Broussard, Agnes, John & Rena Lemaire, Alozia Benoit, Fred & Roy Souther, Slim, Lois & Al Souther, Sam & Olga Guidry, Frederick fly. (Living & Deceased), Ryan Guidry Sunday, January 20 8:15AM Mass for the people, Shine & Mary Domingue, Denige Breaux, Ashton Breaux, Charlotte Domingue, Paul & Ina Savoie, Shannon Savoie, E.J. & Inez Camelle, J.C. & Jane Camel, Jim Pollock, Elta & Alcide Simon, Werlyn Simon, Patsy & Irving Matthieu, Deceased members of Camel, Matthieu, & Pollock flys. 10:15AM Mitchell Brown, Olin Brown, Michael L. Foreman, Archie Simon, M/M Enise Simon, Hayes Boudreaux, Hudson Marc Touchette, Ethan James Touchette (BD), Dylan Michael Touchette, Logan Hayes Touchette, James Lee Trahan (BD), Lula Mae Trahan, Galbert Trahan 6:15PM Diana Viator, Sharon Borel 5:45PM Confirmation FC B=Birthday, WA=Wedding Anniv., AD=Anniv. of Death 6:15PM RCIA, MB 6:15PM RCIA, MB 6:15AM -First Communion Parents Meeting, FC 5:30PM First Reconciliation, C Everyone is invited to the Annual Parish Gumbo on Saturday, January 19 th at 5:30PM in the Fr. LaFleur Family Center. Plan to join us and share an evening of fellowship and good food with your church family. Tues Adoration (7:45AM til Wed 4:00PM) 6:30PM Choir Practice, C Tues AA (7:00 PM) Wed Rosary Group (10AM) 3:30PM Confession 5:30PM Parish Gumbo, FC 3:30PM Confession

3 January 19-20, 2019 Saturday, 4:15PM Liturgical Minister s Schedule Hospitality Coor. Hospitality Min Eucharist Coor. Eucharist Min. Altar Servers Readers Yvonne Guidry Jackie Thomas Winnie Savant Ina Bernard Haleigh Thomas Pat Bernard Curllis Daigle Glynda Fontenot Justin Thomas Suzanne Ambler Daniel Himel Nell Nelson Daryl Ann Himel Elsie Chaisson Doris Begnaud / Delores Gresko Sunday, 8:15AM Tom Woods Ida Fusilier Sharon Hay Deacon Ron Paige Barthlemy John Benoit Jakori Fusilier Carol Benoit Jaidyn Fusilier Dawn Womack Al Landry Kory Womack Liz Landry Penny Barthlemy / Lisa Miller Sunday, 10:15AM L J Olivier Libby Savoie Robley Domingue Deacon Nelson Emily Barry Tim Barry Carolyn Chretien Karen Domingue Jeanne Barry Dale Bourgeois Nelda Martin Rhonda Foreman Aubree Brown Britany Clement Fred Lavergne Kellie Luke / Amanda Credeur Sunday, 6:15PM Steve Hoffpauir Tina Thibodeaux Carol Perrio Phyllis Collette Ava Sorlie Paulette Lemelle Michelle Thibodeaux Lloyd Higginbotham Katelyn Sorlie Carol Malbrough Burt Hargrave Merril Dickerson January 26-27, 2019 Saturday, 4:15PM Karen Sonnier Julie Himel Craig Himel Deacon Nelson Zachary Guy Paul Lemaire Karl Barry Jackie Sturgis Natalie Himel Annette Chapman Lane Prejean Celeste Guy Leslie Prejean Bruce Broussard Helen Bajat / Karen Barry Sunday, 8:15AM Brent Jagneaux Dennis Ceasar Wayne Wills Ina Courville Myles Stephens Gretta Pollock Carolyn Broussard Joe Courville Ethan Stevens Helen Lauff Jackie Ceasar Joey Lauff Margaret Lynch Dee Dee Sewell / Clay Sewell Sunday, 10:15AM Carolyn Stith Thomas Stith Dale Bourgeois Felice Hanks Morgan Duplechin Al Anderson Ima Williams Clayton Hanks Madison Duplechin Barbara Batiste Charles Sonnier Loretta Carriere Jacob Monic Catherine Richard Sandra Fontenot Calvin Marks / Johnnie Marks Sunday, 6:15PM Tonia Harrington Holden Harrington Jason Noel Denise Delahoussaye Caleb Bodoin Pat Cottonham Jonas Harrington Mona Bodoin William Ballanco Glenn Delahoussaye Tammy Richard Cindy LeBlanc

4 PASTOR S CORNER January 12-13, 2018 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus, As we continue on our journey of faith, I would like to probe deeper into the message of Holy Communion. In the General Instruction of the Roman Missal we read this about Holy Communion. J U L While the heart of the celebration of the Eucharist is the Eucharistic Prayer, the consummation of the Mass is found in the Holy Communion, whereby the people purchased for the Father by his beloved Son eat and drink the Body and Blood of Christ. They are thereby joined together as members of Christ s mystical Body, sharing the one life of the Spirit. In the great sacrament of the altar, they are joined to Christ Jesus and to one another. It was also Christ s will that this sacrament be received as the soul s spiritual food to sustain and build up those who live with his life, as he said, He who eats me, he also shall live because of me (John 6:57). This sacrament is also to be a remedy to free us from our daily defects and to keep us from mortal sin. It was Christ s will, moreover, that this sacrament be a pledge of our future glory and our everlasting happiness and, likewise, a symbol of that one body of which he is the head (Luke 22:19 and 1 Corinthians 11:3). He willed that we, as members of this body should be united to it by firm bonds of faith, hope, and love, so that we might all say the same thing, and that there might be no dissensions among us (1 Corinthians 1:10). As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour. A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible (canon 916). A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all. May God be with you, Fr. David

5 Remember Me! THEOLOGY OF THE BODY LEVEL 2 Into the Heart 5:45-7:45PM Beginning: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Location: St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Lafayette Monday, January 21 6:30PM in the Ministries Building A support group for caretakers, family, and friends of dementia/alzheimer s patients. We meet on the third Monday of each month. We will have a guest speaker at Remember Me! on January 21 st, at 6:30PM. Learn how hospice helps caregivers and what hospice is really about. There will also be helpful tips from Hospice of Acadiana. Ideas and resources will be shared. Contact Annette at SetonRememberMe@gmail.com or call the church office at , for more information. This free program is a study of the magnificent teaching of St. John Paul II. It is a study of Human Love in the Divine Plan. It consists of sessions using videos by Christopher West and small-group discussions. There is NO charge for the program, but the Workbook is $20 (optional). It will be held in the Family Life Center on Wednesdays, from 5:45-7:45PM. To register please call or or maguillot27@gmail.com. Classes will be held from January 30-March 27, 2019, with the exception of Wednesday, March 6, which is Ash Wednesday. To register, call Trista Littell at (337) Adele Guillot and Karol Meynard will co-facilitate the series. Aquinas Institute Course Learn more about your Catholic faith by taking an Aquinas Institute Course today! Spring 2019 Courses are now open for registration. The Fall Semester of That Man Is You begins on Tuesday, January 29 th at 5:30AM in the Family Center. This program is open to all men. For more info, call Billy Daigle at (337) 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 Come to know the Blessed Virgin Mary more intimately and why she is so honored by Catholics. World renowned expert on Mary, Msgr. Arthur Calkins, will present a course (THE 391) at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Student Center on Wednesdays 6-8:45PM beginning January 16. Course can be taken for credit or audit. Dr. Jennifer Miller will present a course (THE 491) at John Paul the Great Academy on the ever so important topic of Gender Identity on Thursdays 6-8:45PM beginning January 17. Dr. Miller holds the Chair of Moral Theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans and is presently writing a book on this theme. Come and learn about what Christian tradition has to say about what it means to be a man or a woman in today s confusing times. For more information on these course offerings or to register, contact Fr. Michael Champagne, CJC at (337) or visit us at Register Now!

6 Survivor of Suicide Support Group The death of a loved one is never easy and grief is experienced differently for everyone. The Jacob Crouch Suicide Prevention Services and the Office of Marriage and Family Life have formed a support group especially tailored for survivors of suicide. This group provides a safe place for those who have lost a loved one to suicide to share their struggles, experiences, and pain as they struggle to regain hope and strength. The group is facilitated by a licensed counselor and is open to all survivors of suicide over the age of 18 and meets on two evenings a month in Lafayette. We are now offering a group in the Opelousas area. Please call Kelley Chapman at for more information or to register. Marriage Anniversary Mass The annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Holy Cross Church in Lafayette. The 2:00PM Mass will be celebrated by Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel. Preregistration, no later than February 4, 2019 is required for all couples who wish to be honored as they celebrate 25, 40, 50, 60, or more years of married life during Please click the following link to register: Pro-Life Oratory Contest The Diocesan Pro-Life Oratory Contest for high school juniors and seniors will be held January 16, 2019 at Immaculata Center 1408 Carmel Dr., Lafayette, LA from 6:00PM until 9:00PM. This is a great opportunity for students to research important pro-life issues. Please contact Trista Littell at for more information and to register. ADULT FORMATION UPDATE Sacred Giving in a World of Plenty Consider this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully... for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6, 8 This month s pamphlet from Our Sunday Visitor helps Catholics examine our ideas about giving and generosity and the connection between giving and gratitude. It also explores the concept of sacrificial giving, and gives concrete steps toward becoming more generous in our everyday lives. For most of us sacrifice sounds painful and to be avoided. But in reality, the word comes from two Latin words that mean to make holy. Making sacrifices actually helps us become holier and grow closer to God. SEMINARIAN PRAYER CALENDAR All are encouraged to pray for our Seminarians as they study to become faith-filled followers and leaders of Christ. Below is a list of those to pray for this week: * Monday, Jan 14 th - Rev. Mr. Donald Bernard * Tuesday, Jan 15 th - Br. John Joseph Bourque, CJC * Wednesday, Jan 16 th - Alex Cormier * Thursday, Jan 17 th - Rev. Mr. Randy Courville * Friday, Jan 18 th - Myles Creek * Saturday, Jan 19 th - Tanner Darbonne * Sunday, Jan 20 th - Brent Didier Prayer: O God, who wills not the death of a sinner but rather that he be converted and live, grant we beseech you, through the intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, Saint Joseph, her spouse, Blessed Junipero Serra and all the saints, an increase of laborers for Your Church, fellow laborers with Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls, through the same Jesus Christ Your Son who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit God forever and ever. Amen.

7 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 that 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 and I are called to spread that message and to serve God s word. UPCOMING EVENTS * Monday, January 14 - Stewardship Committee Meeting at 6:30PM in the Ministries Building. * Monday, January 14 - Confirmation Classes held at 5:45PM. * Thursday, January 17 - First Communion Parents Meeting at 6:15PM in the Family Center. * Saturday, January 19 - Annual Parish Gumbo after the 4:15PM Mass in the Family Center. * Monday, January 21 - Remember Me at 6:30PM in the Ministries Building. * Thursday, January 24 - First Reconciliation Service at 5:30PM, in the Church. PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS 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 Eqypt 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 Chrismas candle in the window one last time. - Rev. James Field, J.S. Paluch Co. All are encouraged to pray for the priests who work in the Diocese of Lafayette each day. Every day there is a specific intention for one of our priests for special consideration; the specific intentions this week are: * Monday, Jan 14 th - Rev. Bill John Melancon * Tuesday, Jan 15 th - Rev. Jerry Mesley * Wednesday, Jan 16 th - Rev. Andre Metrejean * Thursday, Jan 17 th - Rev. Msgr. Paul Metrejean * Friday, Jan 18 th - Rev. Mark Miley * Saturday, Jan 19 th - Rev. Thomas Montelaro * Sunday, Jan 20 th - Rev. Michael Moody, SVD Prayer: 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 lives be pleasing to you. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. WEEKLY DONATION January 6, 2018 Offertory: $10, Building Fund: 3, Other Donations: Total: $14, Thank you for your generosity.