July 22, 2018 / Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 July 22, 2018 / Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Office (337) Fax (337) Mass Schedule Saturday Anticipated 5:00 pm Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am, 5:00, 7:00 pm Weekday Mass 6:00 am First Saturday Mass 7:30 am Next Men s ACTS Retreat, see page 3 Renew Conference coming in August, see page 7 Connect With Us! We can be found on Facebook, Flock Note, Twitter & Instagram Join our parish family at

2 St. Pius X Catholic Church Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David Jeremiah 23:5a Welcome new members and visitors to St Pius X Parish. We hope you feel welcome and will participate in the many activities here whether you are a regular parishioner, a seasonal resident or just visiting. For families with babies, two quieting rooms are available in the nave of the church, toward the back. Large windows allow mothers or fathers to continue to see and participate in Mass, as you sooth the baby by rocking. Childcare is located in the St. Paul Room and is available to babies and young children, at the 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses. For children 4 to 6 years old, Children s Church is available at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Children s Church allows children to hear the Word of God in a way that their hearts can understand, so that they too can grow in their faith. Please ask a greeter for help in locating these areas, as well as restrooms, water fountains, or other areas of interest in our church. We are so glad Page 2 you have come!

3 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 22, 2018 NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS This weekend we welcome our new Pastor, Father James Brady into our St. Pius Family. Please join us in the Parish Life Center this weekend after the Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass to say Hello! Annulment Process Workshop July 24, 2018, the Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Lafayette, Msgr. Robie Robichaux, will be presenting workshops on Declaration of Nullity and what is needed to begin the process. Two workshop times are offered: 10:00 am noon, or 6:00 pm 8:00 pm, at the Diocesan offices, Immaculata Center, 1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA. All are invited to attend. Register by calling , or via to No fee charged. STM Summer Cheer Clinic The St. Thomas More cheerleaders will be holding a summer cheer clinic July 24 July 27 from 09:00am-Noon for children entering Pre-K to 8th grade. Online registration for the clinic is now available on the STM school website at www. stmcougars.net under SUMMER CAMPS or contact Colleen Dill at cdill@lusfiber.net. Gently Worn School Uniforms are Needed School Uniform Outreach will collect and process used uniforms for the coming Vocation Chalice Ministry Today the family of Rodney and Leah Schmidt will receive the Vocational Chalice at the Sunday 9:00 am. Mass. Please join them this week in prayer for vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. school year, to be distributed to needy children in the Lafayette Parish Schools. Please consider donating your children s outgrown uniforms to our church outreach program. Look for more information in the bulletin next week to find out where the School Uniform Outreach container will be located. The need is great! We request your help in this Ecumenical Effort. Youth Sizes 4-20 AND All Adult Sizes are needed: Shirts: Red, white, and navy blue, black and green Pants/Shorts: Navy blue, black and khaki - traditional style. Pass On the Good News! What good news? The Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith! Over 140 children, grade K through grade 8, will sign up this fall to learn more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. You can help them learn and grow by becoming a catechist for Faith Formation. St. Pius X PSR classes for K 5 th grades are offered on Monday evenings through the school year, from 5:20 to 6:40. St. Pius X PSR/ EDGE for 6 th 8 th grades are offered on Sunday evenings throughout the school year, from 6:00 7:45 (follows Life Teen Schedule) As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! We provide you with training, materials, and support. PSR lower grades begin on August 19, PSR/EDGE 6 th 8 th grades begin on August 26, Teacher (grades K & 1 st ) and Assistant Teacher positions are available. If interested or for more information, contact Blake Paul Harson at Registration for PSR students now at: re you interested in deepening your A faith and finding a community of women to help support you on your faith journey? If so, it is time to sign up for the next St. Pius X Men s ACTS Retreat which will be held October 25-28, Registration will open this Sunday, July 22 at Noon on our website at org/acts-mensretreat. Applications for the retreat will be available on the website. For more information, call the Parish Office, ACTS is a parish-based retreat in which parishioners serve parishioners. The ACTS Retreat, an acronym for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service, began in the 1980 s in San Antonio, Texas. The retreat s goals are to strengthen our faith and its application in our daily life, to renew ourselves spiritually, to build strong, lasting friendships, and to grow in our relationship with our Lord, our parish and one another. The ACTS weekend is presented by lay Catholic men, with support provided by a Spiritual Director/ companion or clergy. Parishioners who serve on ACTS retreats strive to provide the opportunity for our parish community to experience, become, and share the Body of Christ. This year over 70 men and 70 women parishioners have attended St. Pius X Parish ACTS retreats. Now these parishioners will help serve on the upcoming retreat. Please consider this wonderful gift to yourself or someone you love. Page 3

4 St. Pius X Catholic Church Youth Minister John Ray Perkins johnray@stpiusxchurch.org St. Pius Youth Life Teen is our high school youth ministry. It is open to all students who are in high school, grades 9th-12th, regardless of the school they attend. We meet on Sunday nights following the 5 PM Mass in the Parish Life Center, from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm. During the week, we host different Small Groups for the guys and girls. These groups are opportunities for our young people to build community and share life together as they journey and grow in their relationships with the Lord. For more information, please contact our Youth Minister John Ray Perkins (johnray@stpiusxchurch.org). EDGE, our middle school ministry opened to all 6th-8th grade students, will be held at the Bayou House, on the second and fourth Monday of the month. The Bayou House is located at 309 E Bayou Pkwy. EDGE takes place from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm. Parents Life Teen offers a website for your to help you grow in holiness, to help you with your marriage and to help you raise your teen. Check out One Eight: Confirmation Process Leading Teens One Eight is our Confirmation process for high school Juniors (or Seniors). If you are part of that process, be sure to get your Questionnaire filled out so you can schedule your interview. See our website for the Calendar of sessions. Closer to Christ Parish Registration is Important Perpetual Adoration Chapel Our Lord and you, Face to face, One on one. One hour each week, you and Him...praying, thanking, asking, atoning, loving, listening quietly Sign up online at /adoration, use the Sign up cards that are available at the Chapel entrance, adoration@stpiusxchurch.org. or Page 4 call To register your children for Religious Edu- cation To qualify for sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage) St. Pius Elementary School enrollment status To have a giving record of your donations

5 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 22, 2018 PRAYER & WORSHIP Mass Intentions July 21-28, 2018 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Romain Theo Laborde & Family; Ella & Simon Gilbert; Sam King; Jake Geiss; Elizabeth Korf; Huey P. Perrin; Special Intention; Joey Garzotto; M/M Leno Garzotto & Family; M/M J. Baptista Garzotto & Family; M/M Fernand Andre & Family; Glenda Laughlin; Noy Huval; Alton Huval; Wilda Broussard Bares; Faye Broussard; Special Intentions (2); Ronald & Deborah Mahtook; Wilson Primeaux Sunday 7:00 a.m. Steve Bergeron & Special Intentions (2); M/M Joseph Gaudet & Hilda; Lillian Fontenot Sunday 9:00 a.m Robert Foreman; Glenda Laughlin; Ellis Hargrave; Special Intentions (2); Ronald & Deborah Matook; Francis G. Laurent Sr.; David Moore; Holy Souls in Purgatory; Deceased members of F.O.S.S.; Clarence H. Bonin Jr.; Bruce Dauphin; M/M Joseph G. Hebert Sr.; M/M Edgar J. Dauphin Sunday 11:00 a.m. The St. Pius X Parish Family Sunday 5:00 p.m. Allen R. Bares; George & Georgina Baquet; Agnes Bares Richard; Charley Rose Beasley; Jerry Rushing; Tony Johnson; Anita Leger Mouton; Mary Ann Lavergne Sunday 7:00 p.m. Mosey Rausch Monday 6:00 a.m. Joan Bellefontaine; M/M E.W. Bellefontaine; M/M P.T. Burke; Special Intentions Tuesday 6:00 a.m Ray Thomas Sr. Wednesday 6:00 a.m. The Holy Souls in Purgatory Thursday 6:00 p.m. Montesano & Schoelen Families Friday 6:00 p.m. The St. Pius X Parish Family Saturday 5:00 p.m. Romain Theo Laborde & Family; Ella & Simon Gilbert; Huey P. Perrin; Special Intention; Joey Garzotto; M/M Freddie Waguespack; M/M Felix Robichaux & Family; M/M Wallace Waguespack & Family; Allen Comeaux; Joseph Spaetgens; Bertha Spaetgens; Carroll Westbrook; Eula Dore; Marie Dore; Faye Broussard Readings for the Week Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 26:6-7ab, 8-11; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Jer 31:10-13; Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: Jer 7:1-11; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:24-30 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:42-44; Ps 145:10-11, 15-18; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15 Please Pray for these Priests This Week Sun. Rev. William Gearheard Mon. Rev. Taj Glodd Tues. Rev. Msgr. Richard Greene Wed. Rev. Michael Guidry Thurs. Rev. Mitchell Guidry Fri. Ch. Capt. Brad Guillory, USAF Sat. Rev. Joshua Guillory, JCL Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of this 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. Readings for Today First Reading I shall gather the remnant of my flock and bring them back to their meadow (Jeremiah 23:1-6). Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading In Christ Jesus you who were once far off have become near by the blood of Christ (Ephesians 2:13-18). Gospel When Jesus saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, and he began to teach them many things (Mark 6:30-34). 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. Please Pray for these Seminarians This Week Sun. Mr. Alex Cormier Mon. Rev. Mr. Randy Courville Tues. Mr. Miles Creek Wed. Mr. Tanner Darbonne Thurs. Mr. Brent Didier Fri. Mr. Cameron Domingue Sat. Mr. Phillip Domingue Father, in your plan for our salvation you provide shepherds for your people. Fill your Church with the spirit of courage and love. Raise up worthy ministers for your altars and eager but gentle servants of the gospel. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Prayer adapted from the Roman Sacramentary) Weekend Mass Schedule July 28 29, 2018 Saturday :00 pm Fr. Joel Faulk Sunday :00 am Fr. James Brady 9:00 am Fr. James Brady 11:00 pm Fr. James Brady 5:00 pm Fr. Joel Faulk 7:00 pm Fr. Joel Faulk Presider is subject to change. The Sanctuary Candle will burn in memory of Wesley Begnaud The Perpetual Adoration Candle will burn in memory of Mary Ann Lavergne (Birthday) Page 5

6 St. Pius X Catholic Church Page 6 Come and Celebrate the Centennial of the Diocese of Lafayette! Fȇte-Dieu du Vermilion, Eucharistic Boat Procession up the Vermilion River, will take place on the Feast of the Assumption, Wednesday, August 15. All are invited to a Mass in French at 8am at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Abbeville to begin the day. Bishop Glen Provost of the Lake Charles Diocese will preside and give the homily. At the end of Mass there will be a procession from Church with the Blessed Sacrament and a statue of Mary across the draw bridge to Riverfront Restaurant. At 10:00 am 121 boats will embark in procession (one for each of the 121 parishes of the Diocese) and make their way up Bayou Vermilion to Lafayette. The boat procession will stop in Milton at Wawee s at 11:35 am for recitation of the rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The flotilla will re-commence at 12:35 pm and continue upstream, arriving at Ruffino s in River Ranch at 1:40 pm for Rosary and Benediction. The boat procession will embark once again at 2:40 pm and arrive at Beaver Park at about 3:20 pm. Persons interested in making the 100-Year Walk to the Cathedral can gather at Vermilionville at 3PM and use the bike path under the Thruway to muster at the boat landing. At 3:45 pm a foot procession with the Blessed Sacrament and a statue of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will leave the landing and process up University Avenue in Lafayette all the way to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Solemn Vespers will be prayed at 5:00 pm and Holy Mass will follow at 5:30 pm with Bishop Douglas Deshotel to conclude the historic day. Buses will be available to shuttle walkers back to Vermilionville as needed. Confessions will be heard in mobile units at each of the stops along the way. Don t miss this once in a hundred years event! Schedule your vacation day now and register your boat today! Contact your parish office if you would like to have your boat represent your parish. Boat registration forms are available at For more information at fetedieuduteche@gmail.com or call (337)

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8 St. Pius X Catholic Church AROUND THE DIOCESE Register Now for an Aquinas Institute Course! Fall Courses: THE 203 Jesus, Son of God by Fr. Michael Russo, STB, MA (Tuesdays 6:15 9:00 PM at Knight Hall at Our Lady of Fatima Classes begin Aug. 21 and end Dec. 4) and PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 sem. hrs. by Fr. Brian Harrington, MA, PhL (Wednesdays 6-8:45 PM at ULL Classes begin Aug. 22 and end Dec. 5). The classes can be taken for college credit (accredited through University of Holy Cross) or for catechetical credit (audit). For more info or to register call (337) , frchampagne@yahoo.com, or go to Rachel's Vineyard Rachel s Vineyard is a retreat for those who have suffered the wounds of abortion. It is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. The weekend is a unique and effective process designed specifically to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. This process is extremely helpful for those who have difficulty forgiving themselves or others. The weekend will help your soul find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope! The next retreat will be held October 5-7, Pre-registration is required. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. Contact: for more information. Project Rachel Individual post abortion healing sessions Contact: Centennial News Sunday, July 22, 2018 Jesuits Come to Acadiana - In 1836 a contract was signed in France which would have a lasting effect on the Catholic Church in southwest Louisiana. The Archbishop of New Orleans contracted the Jesuits to come to Louisiana to establish a school for boys in Grand Coteau, where there was already a school for girls. The Jesuits arrived the following year and began building a school. On July 31, 1837 Archbishop Blanc laid the cornerstone of St. Charles College. In 1972, the campus of St. Charles College became the Jesuit Spirituality Center. Today, over 180 years later, the Jesuits remain active in the Diocese of Lafayette. August 15 get your boat and join the procession - Fete Dieu de Vermilion our Eucharistic Adoration will be on the Vermilion River this year beginning in Abbeville at St. Mary Magdalen with a Mass in French at 8am. The river procession will begin after with a Rosary and Benediction then a Rosary and Benediction at s, then a foot 3:45pm from Beaver Park to Cathedral up University St. to the Cathedral Vespers at 5pm and Mass at 5:30 with Bishop Deshotel. Having 121 Church Parishes in our Diocese we would like to have at least 1 boat from each parish. To register, please visit or call This is an extraordinary event and we ask that you please consider being a part of the 121 boats. Centennial Youth and Family Fest a gathering at Parc International Downtown Lafayette on Saturday, October 20 th from 3pm to 9pm for Faith, Fun, Music, Food and Eucharistic Adoration. Our Youth, All Youth Groups, Families, Clergy and Religious are invited. Please mark your calendars now and watch for more information soon. TIME LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS July 28 5:00 PM 7:00 AM 9:00 AM Called to Serve WEEKEND OF JULY 28-29, 2018 Pat Colbert-Cormier, Emile Babin Dwayne Coco, Dorothy Scott Andre Hebert; George Kragle Paul & Beverly Galantowicz, Eric & Lori Guidry July 29 Shirley & Derrell Strother; Dan & Fabiola Landry Ednamae Sahuc; Kathy Barras; Phil & Michelle Devall; Tere Adams; Mary Falgout; Carlissa Tujaque; Jo Ann Hebert; Verna & Earl Guidry 9:00 AM Children s Church resumes in September :00 AM Phillip Rodriguez; Ron Hebert 5:00 PM David Kosnosky, Al Lasseigne 7:00 PM Betsy Richard, Mark Benoit Annette Hebert, Judy Corne, Joy Best, Vicki Custer, Tere Adams, Mary Falgout, Carlissa Tujaque, Jo Ann Hebert, Verna & Earl Guidry Kathy Kosnosky, Nick Enwright, Taylor & Yvette Davis; John & Jamie Wagnon; Helen Dauphin; Kelly Suire; Katie Martin; Julie Howell Christy Bernard; Dawn Benoit; Frances Fenstermaker; Michelle Castille Connor Crowley, Abigail Boudreaux James Stonecipher, Remy Angelle Joshua Billedeaux, Carson Quebodeaux, Javier Harson, Jack Stansbury Patrick & James Paul Gandy, Noah Pritchard Ty and Matt Martin Anthony Beaumont and Samuel Stonecipher LECTORS: Please remember that a substitute is needed to read in your place when you re scheduled and can t make it. Two (2) lectors are required for every weekend Mass. Please remember to sign in each time you serve. Thanks! Page 8

9 PARISH OFFICE Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:00-4:00 pm Friday 8:00-12:00 noon STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCE June 15, 2018 The Stewardship of Finance Report was not available at the time the bulletin was sent to the publisher. It will be reported in next weekend s bulletin. Thanks for your patience. St. Pius X Information 201 East Bayou Parkway P.O. Box Lafayette, LA MISSION STATEMENT St. Pius X Catholic Church enables all who seek Christ to hear the Gospel and live their faith as good stewards. In Living the Good News, centered in the Eucharist, we bring Christ to others so all may live in freedom and grace. CLERGY REV. JAMES BRADY, JCL, PASTOR REV. JOEL FAULK, PAROCHIAL VICAR frjoelf@stpiusxchurch.org DEACON PHIL LIZOTTE, R.C.I.A. DIRECTOR deaconphil@stpiusxchurch.org DEACON SAMMY RUSSO, EDGE deaconsammy@stpiusxchurch.org PARISH OFFICE STAFF AND MINISTERS MRS. DEBBIE HEBERT BUSINESS MANAGER/ACCOUNTANT debbieh@stpiusxchurch.org MRS. BARBARA ABSHIRE PASTORAL ASSISTANT barbaraa@stpiusxchurch.org MRS. ROSE MARY CORMAN SECRETARY rmcorman@stpiusxchurch.org MRS. JOAN SIMS ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY / SCHEDULER joans@stpiusxchurch.org MR. BLAKE PAUL HARSON EDUCATION MINISTER blakeph@stpiusxchurch.org LOOK US UP REGISTER AS A PARISHIONER SIGN UP FOR ADORATION adoration/ SACRAMENTAL RECORD sacramental-record-request/ REGISTER FOR BAPTISM sacraments/baptism/ ST. PIUS WEDDING INFORMATION sacraments/marriage/ ADULT CONFIRMATION sacraments/confirmation/ ON-LINE GIVING Baptism SACRAMENTS 2nd & 4th Saturday 2:30 pm Baptismal Preparation Class is required. Beginning January, held every other month on the 3rd Saturday from 9:00-11:00 am., in the Annex Meeting Room Baptism Registration online at sacraments/baptism/baptism-registration/ 2 week notice to schedule is required. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 to 4:30 pm Before weekday Mass from 5:40 to 5:55 am Speak to a priest to schedule confession at another time. Matrimony Contact the Pastor at least 6 months before the tentative marriage date. Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office. info@stpiusxchurch.org for more information about St. Pius roomrequest@stpiusxchurch.org to schedule a conference room or other space at St. Pius bulletin@stpiusxchurch.org to submit bulletin announcements, at least 2 weeks in advance (more before a holiday) of the requested weekend MS. BAILEY DEBARDELEBEN COORORDINATOR OF SACRAMENTAL PRO- GRAMS sacraments@stpiusxchurch.org MR. JOHN RAY PERKINS III DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP FORMATION AND MISSION johnray@stpiusxchurch.org MRS. KAREN MELANCON MUSIC MINISTER karenm@stpiusxchurch.org MR. KEVIN MARTIN ORGANIST kevinm@stpiusxchurch.org MS. SCHUYLER KLEINPETER ADVANCEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR skleinpeter@stpiusxchurch.org MS. MALLORY WAINWRIGHT SACRISTAN sacristan@stpiusxchurch.org MR. EDWARD BAUDOIN MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR edb@stpiusxchurch.org MR. LEROY ABSHIRE CHURCH CUSTODIAN leroya@stpiusxchurch.org Page 9