401 S. Adams P. O. Box 199 Rayne, LA 70578

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1 401 S. Adams P. O. Box 199 Rayne, LA Our flag is red, white and blue, but our nation is a rainbow of red, yellow, brown, black and white and we are all precious in God s sight. Happy Labor Day! Rev. Kendal Faulk, Pastor Rev. Samuel Fontana, Assoc. Pastor Deacon Tommy Adams Deacon Daniel Besse Deacon Denis LaCroix Deacon Tim Ledet Phone: Fax: Website: stjoseph1872@diolaf.org Youth Hall: Family Life Center:

2 Weekly Calendar Monday, Sept. 1 Happy Labor Day Rosary Group-9:00 am, Church Prayer for Priests-2:00 pm, Church Tuesday, Sept. 2 Girl Scouts-6:00 pm, Youth Hall Wednesday, Sept. 3 Elderberries-9:00 am, Family Life Center Rayne Guest Home Mass-3:30 pm RCIA 7:00 pm, Family Life Center Thursday, Sept. 4 Babyberries-9:00 am, Family Life Center St. Vincent de Paul-6:00 pm, Youth Hall Ultreya-6:30 pm, Church Cry Room Friday, Sept. 5 RCE Mass-8:20 am, Church Saturday, Sept. 6 Sunday, Sept. 7 Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am, 10:00 am & 5:30 pm 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 Parish Office Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00pm Friday 8:00 am to Noon Please pray for these parishioners & friends of St. Joseph Parish: Keith Alleman, Jackie Arceneaux, Josette H. Baker, Tommy Bearb, Lois Bennett, Dawn Bergeron, Trina S. Bonin, Betty Boudreaux, Vivian Boudreaux, Betty Boullion, Earline Boullion, Cynthia Bourque, Dovey Bourque, Judy Bourque, Margie Breaux, Percy Breaux, Rick Briggs, Joseph Blackie Broussard, Paulette S. Butcher, Lynna Caldwell, Liz Castille, Percy Castille, Charles Moon Chappuis, Martin Chatelain Jr., Judy Chester, Kinley Comeaux, Earlis Cormier, Eva Belle Credeur, Linda Credeur, Jack D Aquin, Jason Chubby Dogua, Priscilla Dupuis, Bernice Eddy, Lt. Kevin Fontenot, Lionel Fontenot, Martha Fontenot, Ella Mae Foreman, Jan Fusilier, Henrietta & Raymond Gossen, Lynette Guidry, Michael Guidry, Mona Guidry, Ronald Hanks, Karen Hebert, James Hodges, Leo LaCroix Jr., M. J. LaCroix, Christine LaSalle, Erica Latiolais, Olivia Grace Latiolais, Deanna Lavergne, Faye Ledford, Bridget Leger, Ethel Leger, Willie Leger, Bailey Leon, Bridget Lonseth, Heather Menier, Doug Marshall, Crystal May, her pregnancy & family, Raphael Meche, Pat Melancon, Troy B. Menard, Rita Monceaux, David Moore, Mickey & Kathy Olivier, Joseph Ortego, Delia Richard, Gene Romero, Jimmy & Bertha Romero, Damion Royer, Dot Royer, Melvin Savoie, Jerome & Hilda Simoneaux, Tony Spaetgens, Annie W. Spell, Tammy Stelly, Alyssa Thevis, Joseph Trahan, Cindy Vondenstein, Daniel Washington, Jessie Zaunbrecher If you would like to include someone on the above prayer list, please call the Parish Office at They will remain on the list for sixty days, unless otherwise indicated. Remember to call with updates. We like to know when our sick recover. 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: Every family in St. Joseph Parish is asked to register with the Parish Office by filling out a census form. If you have moved, changed your phone number or family information, please update your records. Census forms may be obtained at the Parish Office, on our website or in the lobby of church.

3 Acadian Knights of Columbus Council #1897 LABOR DAY RAFFLE On behalf of K C Council 1897 THANK YOU for supporting our Annual Labor Day Raffle. It is through your generosity we are able to give back to our church, youth and community. The Raffle Drawing will be held Monday, September 1st at the K C Hall. Be sure to check the upcoming bulletin and Nnwspaper for a list of winners.. St. Joseph Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of LABOR DAY. Have a safe and happy Labor Day! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass For the Blessings of Human Labor, nos Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 Elderberries Senior Group Semi-annual Bourre Tournament Saturday, September 27th from 10AM to 3:30 PM in the Family Life Center Registration Fee: $20.00 You get $ in poker chips Money prizes to the three top players Refreshments: Sandwiches-$3, Drinks/ chips-$.50 Come, play & have fun. You don t have to be a professional, just love to play the game. For more information call Jeanette Leger or Elaine Myers SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We welcome those who have entered our Catholic faith through the waters of Baptism: Kathryn Frances Murrell RECENTLY DEPARTED Our faith community remembers in prayer: LeeVerdie M. Cormier and Charles Landry, Jr. We pray that they will find joy & peace in the Lord s presence. We extend our sincere sympathy to their families and friends. for your support of the ST JOSEPH BREAD & WINE DRIVE and to the members of the Ladies Altar Society. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT Weekly Parish Offerings Amount of envelopes + loose checks & cash $11,018 Amount of electronic giving 150 Feast of the Assumption 1,111 Total Offertory collection for weekend of August 17th $12,279 Average required per week just to operate $12,212 (does not include deferred maintenance, repairs or capital improvements) Building & Maintenance Donations $ 288 Thank you for your generosity. 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: George Breaux & Susan Besse Family

4 Monday, October 13th 7:00 PM Mass of Remembrance for loved ones lost to suicide Recent headlines have brought about a renewed awareness of the tragedy of suicide. Many in our community continue to suffer from the loss of a loved one to suicide. The Church bears responsibility to comfort those who mourn, to pray for the deceased and to profess our hope in the redemption of all sinners, even those lost to suicide and violence. St. Joseph Church Mass of Remembrance Monday, October 13th at 7:00 PM. To have the name of a loved one included in the Mass Intentions for that evening, please contact Linda at or lancona@diolaf.org Everyone is invited to this beautiful Mass of Remembrance. Please make plans to attend. Did you know that St. Joseph Parish offers the ease of Electronic Transfer of Funds for your offertory contributions? No more dealing with envelopes or remembering to write that check. Go to: Click: Giving Scroll down to: Automatic Bank Draft Print: Offering Authorization Form Return to the Parish Office or place in offertory basket. For additional information contact Albert at ALTAR SERVER TRAINING WITH FR. FONTANA Saturday, September 27th 9 AM to 10 AM in church. This training is for all current altar servers and also for anyone wishing to become an altar server. Please make every effort to attend. We give thanks to the Lord for you on this the day of your birth and always. Making mention of you in our prayers, remembering your works of faith, labors of love and dedication to our Lord Jesus. Brooke Bordelon, Jagar Boullion, Ashley Broussard, Baverly Comeaux, Bryan Corzine, Sarah Dupont, Stoney Dupuis, Charles Hardy, Damon LeBlanc, Brenda Miller, Cindy Nero, Wayne Peltier, Dorothy Simoneaux, Karla Thomas, Logan Abshire, Toneika Bailey, Jeremy Bergeron, Tiffany David, Shirley Domingue, Nicholas LaFleur, Gabrielle Leblanc, Ina Miller, Herman Morgan, Francis Pellissier, Theresa Simoneaux, Darrell Soileaux, Kari Thibodeaux, Karl Weber, Roderick Boulley, David Comeaux, Mary Constantin, Tammy Cormier, Michael Fontenot, Bertrand Guidry, Robert Hicks, Logan Hoffpauir, Carolyn Morgan, Philip Peltier, Harold Rogers, Juanita Young, Kammy Babineaux, Judy Broussard, Amber Carriere, Kyle Dudding, Donald Fontenot, Bryann Hanks, Mary Peltier, Ray Penn, Evelyn Petitjean, Sebastian Pitts, Abbigail Plaisance, Ula Romero, Alex Savoy, Norma Thibodeaux, Lezette Vienne, Brian Comeaux, Rhonda Comeaux, Ruby Comeaux, Mary Cormier, Jerome Faucheux, Joyce Faulk, Mark Field, Debra Fusilier, Madeline Higginbotham, Margaret Higginbotham, Jordan Meche, Dylan Menard, Heather Mire, Carl Schexnyder, Mary Severns, Terry St. Germain, Kelly Stutes, Chris Zaunbrecher, Ella Aiglier, Cynthia Beslin, Virgie Broussard, Jason Cormier, Carol Credeur, Kenneth Daigle, Zoe Emmons, Willard Gilbert, Dylan Gonzales, Anne Guidry, Brennan Guidry, Sarah Guidry, Peggy Istre, Mervin Meaux, Tina Meche, Carroll Menard, Luke Soileaux, Melba Thibodeaux, Brent Toups, Terri Bearb, Natalie Breaux, Bob Broussard, Tara Comeaux, Jon Doucet, Tara Fontenot, Kennedy Guidry, Chris Kratzer, April Menard, Geraldine Migues, Chuck Peltier, Dolores Rogers, Peggy Smith, Anthony Spaetgens, George Ware, Dorothy Wright

5 VOCATION SUPPER FOR MEN Interested in learning more about a priestly or religious vocation? Fr. Kevin Bordelon, Vocation Director for the diocese and Bishop Michael Jarrell are hosting a supper for men on September 10th at 6:30 PM at the Immaculata Center in Lafayette. Please contact Fr. Sam at for more information or if interested in attending. CJC Sanctity Series: Navigating the Spiritual Life by Using the Means to Holiness. A series of lectures designed to help Catholics grow in their spiritual lives will be held on select Fridays from7 PM to 8PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Ave, St. Martinville. Topics include: Growing in Holiness with the Eucharist-Sept. 5 Overcoming Sin with Confession-Sept. 19 Living the Theological Virtues-Sept. 26 Practicing the Moral Virtues-Oct. 3 Growing in Prayer-Oct. 10 Seeking Spiritual Direction-Oct. 24 Spiritual Reading & Spiritual Grouping-Nov. 7 Living the Sacrament of the Moment & Cultivating a Desire for God-Nov. 14 Examination of Conscience & Living by a Holy Rule Nov.21 No cost or registration required. For more information call Fr. Champagne, CJC at Becoming A Man After God s Own Heart That Man Is You is an ongoing 26-week interactive men s program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of a man fully alive. By honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, That Man Is You seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming homes and society. Fall Semester begins on Tuesday, September 16th in the Family Life Center and every Tuesday following Breakfast at 5:30 AM, Presentation at 6:00 M Registration is free, Contact Randy Judice at randyjudice13@gmail.com or Pat Bordes,II at pat@fezzos.com or Rev. Paul Belliveau Passed away in the Eudist Infirmary in Quebec on June 15, He was the Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Church from August, 1973 to November, Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. UPDATE ON SEMINARIANS Fr Kevin Bordelon, Director of Vocations & Seminarians, reports that with the start of the Fall Semester, the Diocese of Lafayette has 40 seminarians representing every area of the Diocese. Two gentlemen are scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood in June, Current Seminarians from the West Region which includes Acadia & Vermillion Parishes are: Matthew Gossen (St. Joseph, Rayne); Deacon Billy Massie ( Abbeville-sponsored by St. John Cathedral); Andrew Schumacher (Crowley-sponsored by Our Lady of Wisdom, Lafayette) Joel Faulk (St. Mary Magdalen, Abbeville); Matthew Hebert (St. Mary Magdalen, Abbeville) Korey LaVergne (Our Lady of Lourdes, Erath); Nicholas Hebert ( St. Michael, Crowley) Brent Didier ( St. Leo IV, Roberts Cove); Zachary Hebert (Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Kaplan) Please pray for these and all seminarians of the Diocese of Lafayette. 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, forever and ever. Amen.

6 Registrations now being accepted. To learn more about becoming Catholic or if you are an adult interested in completing your Sacraments, please call the Parish Office ( ) or contact Randy Bertrand ( ). New Beginnings Bi-Weekly Bible Study Ministry Our next class is Monday, September 8th at 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center All are welcome. Please join us. There will be an Appreciation Meal & Training on Monday, Sept. 15th at 6:00 pm in Church for all Lectors and anyone wishing to become a Lector Call Linda at for additional information. 50TH ANNIVERSARY October 4, 2014 at the Cursillo Center, 3651 Hwy. 104, Prairie Ronde, LA 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Mass at 8 - Lunch Provided Please RSVP at cursillocenter@yahoo.com or call Randy Tomlinson at Baby Berries Is a faith-filled, fun hour of Bible stories, singing, dancing, crafts & prayer. Parents, Grandparents, caregivers & children 0-5 years are invited to the Family Life Center on Thursday, September 4th at 9:00am SAFE ENVIRONMENT CLASS Monday, September 8th at Rayne Catholic Elementary Initial training will be in Room 11 at 6:00 PM Continuing Education will be in Room 12 At 6:30 PM. Please call Georgette at or cajunhaven538@yahoo.com to register. Fr. Bill Ruskoski will be celebrating 40 years in the priesthood at an Anniversary Mass on Saturday, September 13th at 5:00 PM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 200 West Main Street, Broussard. Everyone is invited. PLEASE PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY 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. Sept. 1 Pope Francis Sept. 4 Rev. Glenn Meaux Sept. 2 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Sept. 5 Rev. Aaron Melancon Sept. 3 Bishop Michael Jarrell Sept. 6 Rev. Bill Melancon Sept. 7 Rev. Louis Melancon

7 _ àâüz vtä ` Ç áàxüá áxüä Çz tà à{x _ÉÜwËá gtuäx Lectors Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Altar Servers Sacristans Sept. 1 6:30 am Clinton Boullion Patricia Greene, Brenda Hooper, Mike Ortego Brenda Hooper Sept. 2 12:05 pm Margaret Young Daniel Habetz, Linda Ancona, Mary Guidry Margaret Young Sept. 3 6:30 am Jeanette Leger Deacon Tommy, Flo Broussard, Mona Vienne Rita Monceaux Sept. 4 12:05 pm Dolores Deville Leah Guidry, Peggy Lake, Charmaigne Lawless Charmaigne Lawless Sept. 5 6:30 am Clarence Arsement Keith Vienne, Liz Deaville, NEED HELP Rita Monceaux Sept. 6 9:00 am Annette Gossen Flo Broussard, Mary Leger, Rita Monceaux Rita Monceaux 4:00 pm Shawn LaCroix, Amy Johnson Sept. 7 7:00 am Betty Bellard, Dan Landry 10:00 am Tessa Himel, Mica Smith Deacon Tommy, Barry LeBlanc, Brenda Hooper, Diana Duhon, Dr. Neal Duhon, Larry LeBlanc, Clara LeBlanc Deacon Tim, Sylvia Alleman, Jonathan Hebert, Flo Broussard, Darrel Dugas, Randy Bertrand, Mary Guidry Deacon Dan, Marlon Leger, Margaret Young, Kathy Breaux, Faye Jeffers, Eva Smith, Peggy Deville, Liz Deaville 5:30 pm Beth Goins Deacon Denis, Angela Says, Janet Bertrand, Bill Says, Lance Abshire, Russell Menard, NEED HELP Jake Benoit, Jon Cameron Habetz Steven Lopez, Ethan Comeaux, Kaleb Comeaux Carley Himel, Mary Himel, Peyton Menard Heidi Guilbeau, Emma Landaiche, Baileigh Goins Gilbert & Mary Cormier Flo Broussard Faye Jeffers Flo Broussard & Eric Mire Sept. 8 6:30 am Clinton Boullion Patricia Greene, Brenda Hooper, Mike Ortego Brenda Hooper Sept. 9 12:05 pm Margaret Young Daniel Habetz, Linda Ancona, Mary Guidry Margaret Young Sept. 10 6:30 am Jeanette Leger Deacon Tommy, Flo Broussard, Mona Vienne Robert Simoneaux Sept :05 pm Dolores Deville Peggy Lake, Charmaigne Lawless, Daniel Habetz Helen Boudreaux Sept. 12 6:30 am Clarence Arsement Keith Vienne, Liz Deaville, NEED HELP Rita Monceaux Sept. 13 4:00 pm Clarence Arsement, Mary Comeaux Deacon Denis, Gale Prejean, Helen Arsement, Edward Prejean, Daniel Habetz, Tammy LeBlanc, Peggy Lake Caleb Calhoun, Maddie Murrell Cathy Breaux Sept. 14 7:00 am Becky Miller, Clinton Boullion 10:00 am Jared Lawless, Devin Soeseno Deacon Tommy, Georgette Richard, Matilda Johnson, Brunella Reed, Larry Van Pelt, Patrick Miller, Mary Leger Deacon Tim, Harry Comeaux, Jimmy Fontenot, Louisette Broussard, Jonathan Broussard, Linda Arceneaux, Mike Ortego, Paul Molbert 5:30 pm Erin LeBlanc Deacon Dan, Barry LeBlanc, Leah Guidry, Nancy Sarsfield, Denise Breaux, Mike Abshire, Josette LeBlanc Marley Traub, Evan Hebert, Grant LeBlanc Ethan Bowling, Jude Thibodeaux, Jacob Mooney Jack Himel, Annabelle Pitts, Luke Mire Brunella Reed Jude & Cynthia Beslin Gilbert & Mary Cormier Weep not for what you have lost, fight for what you have. Weep not for what is dead, fight for what was born in you. Weep not for the one who abandoned you, fight for who is with you. Weep not for those who hate you, fight for those who want you. Weep not for your past, fight for your present struggle. Weep not for your suffering, fight for your happiness. With things that are happening to us, we begin to learn that nothing is impossible to solve, just move forward. Pope Francis

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 August 31, 2014 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 THROUGH 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS