St. Charles Borromeo Church Sunday, January 27, 2019 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Volume 44 Number 4

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1 St. Charles Borromeo Church Sunday, January 27, 2019 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Volume 44 Number 4 He has anointed me. (Luke 4:18) Often, when we read Scripture we see an immediate meaning and a long-term meaning. Take today s Gospel, where Jesus proclaims that the Spirit of the Lord has anointed him to bring good news. In the immediate sense, we know that Jesus really was anointed by the Holy Spirit when he was baptized by John in the Jordan River. But in the long-term sense, Jesus wants us to know that the same Spirit has anointed us as well. When Jesus gave us the Great Commandment to love God and to love one another he was telling us to follow his example. He was telling us to go and set people free. He was urging us to hear and respond to the cry of the poor. He was asking us to be as concerned with people who are in need as we are with our relationship with him. Ever since that time, Christians have held a special place in their hearts for the poor, the marginalized, the sick, prisoners, and the unborn. Shelters for the homeless, soup kitchens, prison ministries, and the protection for those who cannot protect themselves are woven into the heart of the Church s mission. There are so many Christian organizations working to erase poverty, to improve education, to raise living standards, and to bring medical help to those who need it. But the cry of the poor still calls out to us. There are still homeless people living in tents and under bridges. There are still entire populations suffering from famine. There are still countless people dying from treatable diseases. And Jesus is still urging us to do whatever we can to help them. The challenge can seem overwhelming. Nonetheless, if each one of us could add an hour or two every month to answer the Lord s call, that would mean an increase of thousands of hours. Imagine the joy it would give Jesus to see all his people taking their spiritual anointing seriously and laboring to set people free! Here I am, Lord. You have anointed me, and I want to serve. The Word Among Us Daily Meditation (January 27, 2019) Mass Intentions for the Week Mon., 1/28 - NO MASS - Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of the Church

2 Tues., 1/29 - NO MASS Wed., 1/30 NO MASS Thurs., 1/31 NO MASS Feast of Saint John Basco, Priest Fri, 2/1-7:30 A.M. MASS First Friday: Freddie Pierce; George, Louise & Marcella Bourgeois; Philip Barrios; Rachael Z. Matherne (B); Alfred & Lillian (B-1/29) Boudreaux; Noah & Camillia Ann Bourgeois; O'Neil, Vesta (B-1/29), Kenneth, Loretta & Michael Bourgeois; Noah & Odile Bourgeois; Mary Ann Bourgeois; Rev. Albert S. Mauret (DA-1/29); William "Bill" Nezzio; Anne Blanchard (B-1/30); Dawn K. Breaux (B-1/30); Memorial Society; Special Intention; Emily Boudreaux (B-1/31); Gerald "T-Shay" Foret (DA-1/31); Gordner & Velma Foret Sat., 2/2-7:30 A.M. MASS First Saturday Mass: For all Priests & Religious; Vocation Support Group; George, Louise & Marcella Bourgeois; Kellie Miller & Family; Bernadette Fields & Family; Janie & Jake Pitre; Darrell & Liz Bennett & Family; M/M Richard Gaudet Sr. & Family; William "Bill" Nezzio Sat., 2/2-4:00 P.M. Vigil Mass of The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Marcel & Rose Richard; Philip & Inez Marse; Allen Duet; Claude & Annie Richard; Ames & Valerie Rodriguez; Ann Chamberlain; Annadel Benoit Lagarde (B); Betty Theriot; Boudreaux Family; Bourgeois Family; Dupuis Family; Carroll Acosta Sr. (DA); Donna Aucoin Ordogne (DA); Ces & Rena Zeringue; Yvonne & Charley Plaisance; Gene Nichols; Mike & Nita Zeringue; Dolores Plaisance Babin; Charles & Nell Zeringue; Corey Zeringue (B-2/7); Donatien & Kate Danos; Earline & Theogene Gaubert; Jeannie Gaubert; Esther Ledet (DA); Frank & Edna Weimer; Freddie & Helen Dudoit; Frank & Nancy Nezzio; Gautreaux & Richard Families; George, Louise & Marcella Bourgeois; Freddie Pierce; Gerald "T-Shay" Foret (DA-1/31); Gordner & Velma Foret; Gilbert "Chief" Knoblock; Tammy Knoblock Toups; Hugh & Irene Rodriguez; Jackie B. Roberts; Josephine & Roy Foret & Allen; Joshua Oldag (B); Joyce B. Danos; Jules R. Quatrevingt; Junious & Nita Lirette; Robert & Junius Lirette, Nita L. Crochet; Jane L. Wilcox (DA); Lydia F. Folse; M/M Emile Barrios & Family; Aline & Marion; Madison Robichaux (B); Marguerite & Euel J. (B-2/8) & DA-2/11) Zeringue; O'Neil Boudreaux Jr.; P.J. Zeringue; Pamela & Chris Menou (WA); Ramona Marie Pierce; Richard Gaudet Sr.; Ricky Benoit Sr.; Ronnie Sampey; Roy Bourgeois; Ruth & Charlie Brown; Ruth Marie Trosclair; Edward Trosclair Sr.; Leonce & Ruth Thibodaux & Sons & "Chinie"; Sally Thibodaux; Stone Savoy; Wilbert Dufrene; Ashley Dufrene; Beth Dufrene; Tyler Hebert; Typhy Jr. & Todd Rodrigue; Johnny, Lydie & E.J. Quatrevingt; Harris & Louise Stevens; Jules Quatrevingt; Val Hart; Velma & Scuddy Hebert; Betty Ann Hebert; Warren LeBlanc; William "Bill" Nezzio; Neil Coggins Sun.., 2/3-7:30 A.M. The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Aupied & Guillot Families; Benson Plaisance Jr.; M/M Benson Plaisance Sr.; Boudreaux & Rieth Familes; Eddie Duet; Edward Comeaux Jr.; Jules Quatrevingt; Fred & Ruby Hebert; Freddie Pierce; Helen Schexnaydre; Joy Lynn Naquin; Jules J. & Jeanne L. Ball; Michael Trosclair; Michael Poussard; Brandon Courteaux; Linda Kliebert; Louis & Inez Devillier; Patricia & Cherry Devillier; Lucy

3 Troxler (B); M/M Jessie Pierce Sr.; M/M Roy Ledet; Milton Ledet; Marguerite Thibodaux; Harry Becnel; Marie Therese Falgoust (DA); Mark Benoit; Michaela M. Luft (B); Olga L. Robichaux; Philip & Goldie Weimer; Ralph Melancon; Rose Himel Ledet; Velma & J.P. Breaux Sr.; Sean Michael Robichaux (B); U.G. & Marie Landry; Betty Arabie; George Landry; Wilbur J. Brown & Ethlyn "Toot" Brown; William "Bill" Nezzio; Mary W. & Dave J. Robichaux; Hazel & Chester Boudreaux; Chester Boudreaux Jr.; Calvin Lagarde Sr. Sun.., 2/3-10:00 A.M. The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Christine Martin; Madison A. Lagarde; Constancio "Camoy" Izaguirre Jr.; Jose Lara; David "L.J." Lagarde Jr.; Delsie Pertuit; Eddie Thibodaux & Allison; Gaudet & Theriot Families; Joseph Lagarde Sr.; Dorothy (Dot) Lagarde; Beverly L. Breaux; Coleen Cuneo; K.C. Toups DVM; Kerry Robichaux; M/M Richard Gaudet Sr. & Family; Murphy Arceneaux; Myra Blanchard; Poor Souls in Purgatory; Joseph E. Blanchard Jr.; Ray Weimer Jr.; William "Bill" Champagne; Billy Champagne; William "Bill" Lyles PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO MASS this upcoming Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday due to the Priests Convocation. All Mass Intentions requested for those days will be offered on Friday, February 1 st. DATES,TIMES & PLACES 24/7 Perpetual Adoration (Chapel) Mon, 1/28 NO MASS Priests Convocation Tues, 1/29 - NO MASS Priests Convocation Wed, 1/30 - NO MASS Priests Convocation 10:00 A.M. Rosary (Chapel) All are welcomed! Thurs, 2/1 - NO MASS Priests Convocation Fri., 2/2-7:30 A.M. First Friday Mass (Chapel) 8:00 A.M. Communion Calls Sat/Sun, 2/2-3 Maintenance Collection (Two baskets will be passed.) Sat., 2/2-7:30 A.M. First Saturday Mass 4:00 P.M. Vigil Mass Sun, 2/3-7:30 A.M. Mass 8:45 10:00 A.M. 10 th Grade CCD Class 10:00 A.M. Mass/Children s Liturgy

4 Our Lady of Fatima Statue will be in the home Erline & Joseph Toups, Jr. On 1/23-30/2019 BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLE (IN CHURCH) IN MEMORY OF: (1/25-1/31) Marcel & Rose Richard; Philip & Inez Marse BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLE (IN CHAPEL) IN MEMORY OF: (1/25-1/31) Deceased Members of KC Council #12060 MISSALETTES IN MEMORY OF: (1/25-1/31) Joy Lynn Naquin PASSED FROM THIS LIFE SEEKING GOD S MERCIFUL LOVE: Irma Ledet (1/12/2019) Calvin Lagarde, Sr. (1/18/2019) Gena Rose Rumore (1/20/2019) SACRIFICIAL GIVING REPORT (January 19-20, 2019) $2, In 104 Envelopes Loose $3, Total St. Anthony: $ Annual Bishop s Appeal We are called to serve the Lord s mission together and as we begin the 2019 Annual Bishop s Appeal, St. Charles Borromeo Parish is committed to being a Partner in Hope with our Diocese. Parishioners will be receiving information on the Annual Bishop s Appeal and how the funds from the Appeal are used to support ministries in the Diocese including Seminarian Education, Priests Retirement, Youth Formation and Religious Education, and Catholic Education through our Catholic Schools Office and sharing funds with parishes that surpass their goal. We ask that you reflect on God s great generosity, and respond with generous giving of our own. We encourage you to watch the Annual Bishop s Appeal Video at home this week on our Diocese social media page and online at Please be on

5 watch for your materials and how you can learn about your prayers and gifts help us live the Lord s mission as a Partner in Hope with the Annual Bishop s Appeal. This year our parish goal is $10, If you would like more information about the 2019 Appeal, please contact the Annual Bishop s Appeal Office at or aponson@htdiocese.org. SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEK: MONDAY (1/28): Heb 9:9-15, 24-28; Mk 3:22-30 TUESDAY (1/29): Heb 10:1-10; Mk 3:31-35 WEDNESDAY (1/30): Heb 10:11-18; Mk 4:1-20 THURSDAY (1/31): Heb 10:19-25; Mk 4:21-25 FRIDAY (2/1): Heb 10:32-39; Mk 4:26-34 SATURDAY (2/2): Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 SAT/SUNDAY (2/2-3): Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Cor 12:31-13:13; Lk 4:21-30 BIBLE VERSE OF THIS WEEK: The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor ( Luke 4:18) Feast of St. Blaise February 3 rd St. Blaise was the Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia during the fourth century. Very little is known about his life. According to various accounts, he was a physician before becoming a bishop. His cult spread throughout the entire Church in the Middle Ages because he was reported to have miraculously cured a little boy who nearly died because of a fishbone in his throat. From the eighth century, he has been invoked on behalf of the sick, especially those affected with illnesses of the throat. Please note: Blessing of the Throats will take place after all the weekend Masses of February 2-3. ATTENTION: CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES & PARENTS! - There will be a mandatory practice for the Confirmation Candidates and Sponsors on Wednesday, February 6 th at 6:00 P.M. in church. - Confirmation Mass will be Thursday, February 7 th at 6:00 P.M. - Bishop Fabre will meet with the Candidates in the Chapel at 5:15 P.M. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE! - Sponsors MUST be in church for 5:30 P.M.

6 Knights of Columbus News K.C. Members are reminded that their 2019 dues are due by February 1 st. You may drop your dues into the weekly Mass collection basket in an envelope clearly marked K.C. DUES ; mail them to Randy Thibodaux at 111 Mire Lane, Raceland, La ; or use the mobile app VENMO. Please make checks payable to K.C. Council # If you have any questions, call David Champagne The Knights of Columbus is having a Jambalaya and White Beans Dinner on Sunday, February 17 th in MFLC. Tickets are $8 a plate. Sweets will also be available for sale. Tickets available from K C Members and in the church foyer. Thank you for your support. The KC s would like to THANK EVERYONE for the tremendous support with the Super Bowl Pool. Copies of the pool will be available in the foyer. Good Luck with your numbers. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO RELIGIOUS SUPPORT GROUP Members of the St. Charles Borromeo Religious Support Group are reminded that now is the time to pay your 2019 dues. Envelopes are available in the foyer of the church for those who wish to pay dues ($10) or make a donation, which would be greatly appreciated. The support group was formed to support religious vocations in our community prayerfully and financially. The group meets in the conference room once a month after First Saturday Mass, and coffee and biscuits are served. All are welcome. Thanks to all who have supported the Religious Vocations Support Group in the past. The group seeks your continued support. Vocation Prayer: Jesus, Lord of the harvest; help us to respond generously to the inspirations of your spirit. Give to your church, for the world of today true disciples who will serve as priests, deacons, sisters and brothers to draw men to God and God to men; to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives, to obtain new sight for the blind. St. Charles Borromeo, pray for us! QUOTE: God is still writing your story. Quit trying to steal the pen. Trust the author.