Religious Education Office: Youth Hall: Rayne Catholic Elementary: Family Life Center:

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1 401 S. Adams - P. O. Box 199 Rayne, LA Phone: Fax: website: stjoseph1872@diolaf.org Religious Education Office: Youth Hall: Rayne Catholic Elementary: Family Life Center:

2 Monday, March 18 Rosary Group 9:00 am, Church Prayer for Priests - 2:00 pm, Church CMJ Class - 5:30 pm, Church Cub Scout - 6:00 pm, Youth Hall Tuesday, March 19 RCE Tupa Tupa - 8:15 am, Church Lay Carmelite - 5:00 pm, Youth Hall Adult Choir - 6:30 pm, Church Bible Study - 7:00 pm, Family Life Center Wednesday, March 20 Elderberries - 9:00 am, Family Life Center Rayne Guest Home Mass 3:30 pm RCIA 7:00 pm, Family Life Center Thursday, March 21 Babyberries - 9:00 am, Family Life Center Ultreya 6:30 pm, Church cryroom Friday, March 22 Joe s Café - 6:00 pm, Youth Hall Way of the Cross & Benediction 5:30 pm, Church Saturday, March 23 Sunday, March 24 (Palm Sunday) Life Teen Jambalaya Dinner Sale 10:00 am 1:00 pm, Family Life Center Children s Church - 10:00 am, Church Edge - 6:30 pm, Youth Hall Life Teen Life Night - 6:30 pm, Family Life Center Please remember in your prayers these parishioners & friends of St. Joseph Parish who are ill: Keith Alleman, Peggy Alleman, Curless Arabie, Lindai Arceneaux, J. C. Arsement, Josette Hoffpauir Baker, Tommy Bearb, Suzanne Bercier, Paul Bergeron, Aoni Boone, Helen Boudreaux, Betty Boullion, J. C. Bourque, Judy Bourque, Bobby Breaux, Rick Briggs, Bill Castille, Percy Castille, Martin Chatelain Jr., Judy Chester, Eula Cobena, Eva Belle Credeur, Olivia Credeur, Dylan Dogua, Janice Duplantis, Brennan Fontenot, Rose Fontenot, A. D. Foreman, Abbie Foreman, Patricia Gautreaux, Lisa Gilliam, Rose Glynn, Raymond & Henrietta Gossen, Baday Guidry, Lynette Guidry, Raymond Bic Guidry, Stormy LeMay Hamilton, Karen Hebert, Leo LaCroix Jr., Olivia Grace Latiolais, Janie Lavergne, Leroy & Doris Lavergne, Margie Lavergne, Faye Ledford, Ethel Leger, Bailey Leon, Bridget Lonseth, Carla Sue Lormand, Laura M. Meaux, Lloyd Meaux, Beulah Meche, Byron Meche, Pat Melancon, L. J. Moody, David Moore, Nick Mouton, Lois Myers, James Olivier, Joseph Ortego, Diane Pitre, Bobby Richard, Wilfred & Shirley Romero, Damion Royer, Dot Royer, Lou St. Germain, Joseph Leland Savoy, Eric Simmons, Bill Storey, Ronald Stutes, Joseph Trahan, Karen Trahan, Cindy Vondenstein Perpetual Lamp in our sanctuary burns constantly to proclaim the real presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Tabernacle. This week we dedicate the flame to: Calvin & Buella Guidry Staff Rev. Kendal Faulk Pastor Rev. Brad Guillory Associate Pastor Deacon Tommy Adams Permanent Deacon Deacon Daniel Besse Permanent Deacon Deacon Denis LaCroix Permanent Deacon Deacon Tim Ledet Permanent Deacon Albert Johnson Business/Office Manager Linda Ancona Executive Secretary Patty Nugent Receptionist Debbie Harrington Sacramental Recording Georgette Richard Elementary CRE Jamie Orillion Youth Minister Fred Menard R.C.E. Principal Denise Brignac Choir Director Kip Faulk Accompanist Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am, 10:00 am & 5:30pm Monday 6:30 am Tuesday 12:05 pm Wednesday 6:30 am Thursday 12:05 pm Friday 6:30 am First Saturday 9:00 am Sacrament of Baptism is held the 2nd Sunday of each month after 10AM Mass. Contact the Parish Office 4 to 6 months before to schedule Baptism Preparation. Classes are held the 4th Sunday of the month after 10AM Mass. Sacrament of Marriage: Call the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of desired wedding date to schedule an appointment with Father in order to set the wedding date & begin the preparation process. Sacrament of Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Mass or any other time by appointment. Communion for the Shut-Ins: Please contact Deacon Tommy ( ) to schedule visits by a Minister of Communion. Funerals: Families should contact the Funeral Home to make all the necessary arrangements. Parish Membership: Parishioners entering or leaving the Parish are encouraged to call the Parish Office. 2

3 Monday, March 18th, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 6:30am Larry Fontenot Fly, Bert & Helena Pharr, Aaron & Tootsie Nugent, Lennis & Hermine Broussard, Oscar Menard, Chester Boudreaux Tuesday, March 19th, St. Joseph, Spouse of The Blessed Virgin Mary 12:05pm Wenzel Habetz & Fly, Carson Brignac, Stutes & Babineaux Fly, Kenneth Wade Credeur, Cleveland P. Credeur, Cyrus & Ida Dugas, Isaac & Elida Hanks, Henry & Lou Ruptier, M/M Elton Lejeune, M/M Ulysse Arceneaux, M/M Walter Beslin, Glenn Zaunbrecher, Bert & Helena Pharr, Megan Hoffpauir, Shirley Castille, Jodie Herthorne, Antoine & Agnes P. Menard Fly, Helen S. Swinkey, Halle Kate Fontenot, Helen Habetz, Alex & Rosella Dupuis, Wilton Boy Foreman Wednesday, March 20th, Lenten Weekday 6:30am M/M G. J. Roussel, Eunice A. Thevis, M/M Bernard Leger & Sons, Chester Boudreaux, Special Intentions, Theunissen & Myers fly Thursday, March 21st, Lenten Weekday 12:05pm Wenzel Habetz & Fly, M/M Clinton Dupuis, Rodney J. Guidry, Norbert Thevis, Joseph & Ben Stutes, Eudy & Lena Comeaux & Children Friday, March 22nd, Lenten Weekday 6:30am Poor Souls in Purgatory, Chester Boudreaux Saturday, March 23rd, St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop 4:00pm Wenzel Habetz & Fly, Peggy Trosclair Fly, Agnes Credeur, M/M Joseph Istre, M/M Philip E. Boudreaux Fly, Katie R. Gary Fly, M/M Otis Lalande Sr Fly, Johnny Meche, Melise & Remie Brasseaux Fly, Antoine & Agnes P. Menard Fly, Alex M. & Claudia C. LaCroix, M/M Lessin Fontenot, M/M Wallace Trahan, M/M Rene Sonnier, Lucille Mougier & John, Duclos & Caillouet Fly, Nellie, Keith & Chris Petitjean, M/M Clinton J. Petitjean Sr., M/M Raoul Trahan, Eunice A. Hutchinson, Edna, Marie & Theresa Jolivette, Helen Key, Charles Thibodeaux, Lloyd "Kelly" & Mark J. LeBlanc, M/M Alcide Bourque Fly, M/M Isaac Stutes Fly, Joseph & Ben Stutes, Renola Bourque, M/M Willard Simoneaux, M/M C. J. Prevost, Carlton Prevost, M/M Leonce Trahan, Melvin & Emma Bourque, Benton & May Breaux, Ulysse & Odile Alleman, Dudley & Brunella Potier, Beatrice Alleman, Hayden Alleman, Alma G. DeRouen, Michael John Guidry Sunday, March 24th, Palm Sunday of The Passion of The Lord 7:00am Eric Alleman, M/M Milton Seilhan Fly, Eunice & L P Thomas Fly, Mildred Guidry, Edwin Mouton, M/M Lennis Credeur, Bobbie L. Leonards, Mollie Trahan, Saundra Nichole Trahan 10:00am All Parishioners 5:30pm Charles Myers Sr. Edith Trahan Memorial Organ Fund Donations may be made for any amount in Memory of a loved one, in Honor of a person or event, or in Gratitude to Cash donations or checks payable to St. Joseph Church Organ Fund may be dropped off at the rectory or mailed to P. O. Box 199, Rayne RECENTLY DEPARTED Our faith community remembers in prayer: Michael Guidry, Lydia Guidry, Tabatha Milstead & Raymond Thevis We pray that they will find joy and peace in the Lord s presence. We extend our sincere sympathy to their families and friends. 3 Weekly Offerings for March 3, 2013 Envelopes 57 % $ 7,352 Loose Checks 30 % 3,798 Cash 13 % $ 1,640 Total contribution $12,790 Weekly budget $ 11,589 $ 1,201 Little White Books Little White Books for the Easter Season have arrived and may be purchased at the Parish Office. They contain six-minute reflections on the Sunday Gospels of Easter. Suggested donation $1.00. Please remember St. Joseph Parish, Rayne Catholic Elementary & Notre Dame High School when planning your estate. The hearts you touch, the gifts you share, all of these reveal the Lord Jesus love through you.

4 PARISH LIFE Monday, March 25th 6:30 am, Weekday Mass 8:20 am, RCE Lenten Activity Tuesday, March 26th 12:05 pm, Weekday Mass 8:20 am, RCE Lenten Activity Wednesday, March 27th 6:30 am, Weekday Mass 8:20 am, RCE Mass 3:30 pm, Rayne Guest Home Mass Holy Thursday, March 28th 8:20 am, RCE Passion Play 10:00 am, Diocesan Chrism Mass, St. John Cathedral 12:05 am, No Noon Mass 7:00 pm, Washing of the Feet Good Friday, March 29th 6:30 am, No Morning Mass 3:00 pm, Passion of the Lord Holy Saturday, March 30th 9:00 am, No First Saturday Mass 4:00 pm, No Mass 8:00 pm, Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday, March 31st 7:00 am, 10:00 am, & 5:30 pm, Easter Mass IT S YOUR STORY A 10-PART VIDEO PRESENTATION WITH AN OPTIONAL DISCUSSION will be shown in the Family Life Center on Thursday evenings April 4 - Episode I: Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man April 11- Episode II: Happy Are We: The Teachings of Jesus April 18 - Episode III: The Ineffable Mystery of God April 25 - Episode IV: Our tainted nature s solitary boast: Mary, the Mother of God This series is free to all who are interested. No advance registration is required. For more information contact Andre Landaiche at St. Joseph Bible Study Next class will be on Tuesday Evening, March 19th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Family Life Center. Lessons will focus on the Book of Genesis. It s the Year of Faith! Join us! Travel with the Elderberries to: New Orleans on Friday, April 12th to visit the exhibit: Portrait of Faith: John Paul II in Life and Art, Blessed Francis Seelos Center (Year of Faith Plenary Indulgence), and spend the afternoon at the National World War II Museum Cost is $ per person including transportation, admission & meals. and to: Eureka Springs, AR & Branson, MO July 18 to July 22 5 days & 4 nights Motor coach transportation, hotel & all meals included plus 5 shows, a dinner cruise, 2 museums & a winery. Rates per person: Single $778, Double $583, Triple $533, Quad $493 Deposit of $153 per person by April 10th required. Balance due by June 15th. Make checks payable to Elderberries Senior Group and mail to P. O. Box 199, Rayne, LA For more information, call Jeanette Leger at May the Lord bless you on the day of your birth and fill your life with much happiness. Byron Benoit, Bryce Benoit, Troy Benoit, Louisette Broussard, Cynthia Credeur, Clayton Dailey, Ali Eichelberger, Amanda Foreman, Rachel LaCroix, Yvette Richard, Elton Soileau, Pamela Stelly, Kelly Theunissen, Michelle Thibodeaux, Kraig Venable, Bernard Zaunbrecher, Darrell Alleman, Jason Benoit, Norbert Benoit, Mandy Helo, Kailey Hollier, Mariel Meche, Eugene Royer, Gregory Savoy, Franca Stutes, Marie Vondenstein, Neiko Wills, Rhonda Alleman, Mary Comeaux, Joseph Faul, Jarden Foreman, Edward Henry, Troy Leger, Lyle Leleux, Joshua Lemoine, Brady May, Dusty Richard, Robert Adams, Maureen Benoit, Hayley Bourgeois, Gilford Breaux, Dwight Campbell, Brent Foreman, Marcellus Franzel, Natalie Gilbert, Anthony Guidry, Kenneth Guidry, Rachel Istre, Lorraine Kostic, Alma Leger, Kaylee Bedel, Troy Benoit, Michelle Cappiello, Donald Dore, Ella Foreman, Annalise Grace Fruge, Ian Grant Fruge, Taylor Hollier, Danny LeBlanc, Mary Leger, Dolores Navarre, Jada Simoneaux, Jude Thibodeaux, Elizabeth Alleman, Franciska Arceneaux, Cecile Benoit, Loretta Bordes, Gwendalynn Brasseaux, Cassidy Chaisson, Nicholas Costello, Ernest Durkee, Donald Faulk, Amy Gossen, Veronica Guidry, Joy Hadden, Andrea Haynes, Lloyd Meaux, Lea Mooney, Pete Petitjean, Eve Rutherford, Jakob Theunissen, Tiffany Thibodeaux, Jeromie Constantin, Robert Fontenot, Lauren Melancon, Gayle Menard, John Nagel, Martha Richard, Connie Speyrer, Bryan Thibodeaux, Keith Williams 4

5 Babyberries Mothers & Caregivers of children ages 0-5 years. in the Family Life Center March 21st at 9:00am for an hour of prayer, Bible stories, singing, dancing & crafts. For more information, contact Marian Lormand at RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Children s Church Religious Education for children ages 4, 5 & 6 years while parents attend 10:00 am Mass on March 24th Children are called up, blessed & escorted to class at the beginning of Mass. FMI call Religious Education for 9th - 12th graders. March 24th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Family Life Center FMI, contact the Rel. Ed. Dept. at R. C. I. A. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Wednesday, March 20th 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center. FMI Call Randy Bertrand Joe s Café Christian-based recreation for 6th, 7th & 8th graders March 22nd 6:00 pm-10:00 pm in the Youth Hall Children Meeting Jesus Religious Instruction for Pre-K through 5th grade CMJ Class 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm on March 18th on the RCE Campus (last class for everyone except 2nd graders) Religious Education for 6th, 7th & 8th graders. Edge Night March 24th 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Youth Hall THE PASSION OF CHRIST WILL BE SHOWN Students must have consent forms signed by parents. FMI, contact: Rikki Martin at Come & See Weekend at St. Ben s In his first encounter with Jesus, the apostle Andrew asked: Master, where are you staying? Jesus responded, Come and See. St. Joseph Seminary College invites young men ages to attend a Come and See Retreat on March this weekend will feature talks given by seminarians and members of the seminary faculty. Those who attend will learn more about discerning their vocation and what the formation process is like. The retreat is free and transportation is provided from Lafayette. Contact Fr. Kevin Bordelon at to register. 20th Annual Pilgrimage-Retreat with Fr. Manny June 8th to June 23rd 16 days - Fatima, Spain, Lourdes Including the Marian Shrines of Fatima, Lourdes, and Montserrat; the Holy Cave of St. Ignatius at Manresa; the Eucharistic Miracles of Daroca and El Escorial; and the pilgrimage center of Santiago de Compostela. For more information contact Bonnie at Or visit AREA HAPPENINGS 5 Pork Jambalaya Dinners for sale on Sunday March 24th serving time 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Pick up behind the Family Life Center Donation: $6.00 To help defray costs for students to attend Steubenville on the Bayou A one man play SEELOS: DOCTOR OF SOULS MONDAY, APRIL 8TH AT 6:30 PM Vermilion Catholic High School Auditorium 425 Park Avenue, Abbeville ALL ARE INVITED! NO ADMISSION FEE, FREE WILL OFFERING TAKEN The true story of an affable, itinerant priest in the 1800 s whose powerful prayers of intercession resulted in the healing of countless people around the country. For more information call See a video clip at Immaculate Conception & St. Aloysius Chapel FISH FRY (Catfish Fillets, French fries & coleslaw dinner) Friday, March 22nd 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Pick up only - Morse Church Hall Tickets are $7 and are on sale at the church office in Morse or contact Leonard Breaux at

6 God Offers a New Beginning It is so human to hold onto guilt even after we have come to terms with our sin and asked for forgiveness and mercy. Obsessive guilt is not the message the Scriptures offer us. Think of the prodigal son, the good thief on the cross or the woman caught in adultery. Over and over we are assured that God is forgiving and that we have only to come with a contrite heart and we will be washed clean from our past failures. Being washed clean means that there is a fresh, new start without the residue from the past. God offers us a new beginning. The problem is that too often we think God couldn t possible forgive us for this or that thing we did. We doubt the generosity of God s heart. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Lk 19:28-40 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14, 23:56 [23:1-49] Prayer of St. Patrick I arise today through the strength of heaven; light of the sun, splendor of fire, speed of lightning, swiftness of the wind, depth of the sea, stability of the earth, firmness of the rock. I arise today through God s strength to pilot me; God s might to uphold me, God s wisdom to guide me, God s eye to look before me, God s ear to hear me, God s word to speak for me, God s hand to guard me, God s way to lie before me, God s shield to protect me, God s hosts to save me afar and anear, alone or in a multitude. Christ shield me today against wounding. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in the eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me, I arise today through the mighty strength of the Lord of Creation. Amen. The stone probably didn t feel that heavy when it was first picked up. But it was a stone, not a pebble, and there were many of them. They would do damage, especially when hurled in self-righteous anger. Perhaps it helped the people to believe that no one stone could be blamed for her death. This was an act of the community, all of them in it together, standing up for the Law of Moses, and bringing down God s wrath upon an adulteress. While things were starting to heat up, no one was paying much attention to the woman. They were all watching Jesus. What was with the crouching down and drawing in the dirt? You really couldn t tell whether he was writing or drawing or maybe he was just stalling for time. Some said he had tricked them, worked some kind of magic, proof that he was indeed in league with Beelzebub. The more thoughtful ones were silent. One even said he thought Jesus was praying. Where else could his words have come from, words that redirected their gaze from the woman to themselves, words that caused stones to drop and feet to shuffle off? His words continue to echo any time we find ourselves about to cast stones of condemnation at one another: Let the one among you who is without sin... After taking these words to heart, we might hear more clearly Jesus final words, meant not only for her, but for us: Go and sin no more. 6

7 _ àâüz vtä ` Ç áàxüá áxüä Çz tà à{x _ÉÜwËá àtuäx Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers Sacristans Mar. 18 6:30 am Clinton Boullion Brenda Hooper, Patricia Greene, Matilda Johnson Brenda Hooper Mar :05 pm Margaret Young Daniel Habetz, Charmaigne Lawless, Linda Ancona Margaret Young Mar. 20 6:30 am Jeanette Leger Deacon Tommy, Flo Broussard, Rita Monceaux Rita Monceaux Mar :05 pm Dolores Deville Angela Rosteet, Peggy Lake, Daniel Habetz Helen Boudreaux Mar. 22 6:30 am Paul Molbert Dr. Neal Duhon, Clarence Arsement, Liz Deaville Robert Simoneaux Mar. 23 4:00 pm Luke Beslin, Allison Gray Mar. 24 7:00 am Becky Miller, Clinton Boullion 10:00 am Faye Jeffers, Paul Molbert Deacon Dan, Barry LeBlanc, Gale Prejean, Edward Prejean, Peggy Lake, Barbara Nugent, Tammy LeBlanc Deacon Denis, Michael Bellard, Patrick Miller, Sylvia Alleman, Darrel Dugas, Georgette Richard, Betty Bellard Deacon Tommy, Eva Simon, Al Anderson, Kathy Breaux, Linda Arceneaux, Jared Lawless, Jonathan Broussard, Jonathan Hebert 5:30 pm Sarah Ledet Deacon Tim, Randy Bertrand, Blake Breaux, Denise Breaux, Adrienne Dailey, Lance Abshire, Beth Goins Leeann Gray, Madison Gray, Grant LeBlanc Christopher Comeaux, Lane Comeaux Matthew Molbert, Michael Johnson, Timothy Johnson Alyssa Picard, Jude Thibodeaux, Heidi Guilbeau Cathy Breaux Michael Doucet Melinda Leger Flo Broussard Mar. 25 6:30 am Clinton Boullion Keith Vienne, Randy Bertrand, Mona Vienne Brenda Hooper Mar :05 pm Margaret Young Linda Ancona, Daniel Habetz, Mary Guidry Margaret Young Mar. 27 6:30 am Jeanette Leger Barry LeBlanc, Dean Thibodeaux, Rita Monceaux Rita Monceaux Mar. 28 7:00 pm Holy Thursday A SIGN-UP Mar. 29 3:00 pm Good Friday SHEET Mar. 30 8:00 pm Holy Saturday WILL BE Mar. 31 7:00 am Easter POSTED FOR 10:00 am Sunday THESE 5:30 pm MASSES We re breaking in a new organist!

8 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Joseph Church # S. Adams Avenue Rayne, LA TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Linda Ancona SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP 2420 TRANSMISSION TIME Friday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION March 17, 2013 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 THROUGH 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 8