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1 St. Bridget Catholic Church 100 Highway 311 Schriever, Louisiana Very Rev. Simon Peter Engurait, VG, Administrator Deacon Stephen Brunet Church Office (Rectory): or CCD Office: Fax Line: address: Daily Mass : Monday Friday 8:00 am; Saturday 8:30 am Saturday Mass: 4:00 P.M. Sunday Mass: 8:30 A.M & 10:30 A.M. Confessions: Sat. 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm Sun. 8:00 am 8:20 am 10:00 am 10:20 am Or by appointment Perpetual Adoration Chapel information facebook.com/stbridget

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017 Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.

Mass will be celebrated on this day at 8am and 6pm.

Please join us in remembering our loved ones. Cemetery Blessing November 5 St.

stage to relationships at work, to our own homes. We struggle for position in the hierarchy of power: Who has power over whom? How do they wield it?

In this Sunday s Gospel reading the Pharisees engage Jesus in a power struggle over whether Jews should show tribute to Caesar by paying taxes.

2 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017 Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God. Matthew 22:21 The Solemnity of All Saints Wednesday, November 1, 2017 is a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Mass will be celebrated on this day at 8am and 6pm. On Sunday, November 5 at the 10:30 am Mass there will be a remembrance of those who have died in our parish since this time last year. Please join us in remembering our loved ones. Cemetery Blessing November 5 St. Bridget Cemetery - After 10:30 am Mass Garden of Memories Cemetery - 1 pm POWER STRUGGLE Power struggles occur on every level of society, from the world stage to relationships at work, to our own homes. We struggle for position in the hierarchy of power: Who has power over whom? How do they wield it? What is the source of that power? What is the healthy response? In this Sunday s Gospel reading the Pharisees engage Jesus in a power struggle over whether Jews should show tribute to Caesar by paying taxes. Jesus response puts this and every struggle for power into perspective. In harmony with the words of Isaiah and Paul, Jesus teaches us that God is the ultimate source of all power the power of earthly rulers, the Pharisees, Jesus, the Church, and the power within ourselves. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. PROOF OF LOVE The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist. St. Gregory the Great Trevor Cazes & Riley Catherine Lirette (1)

LITURGICAL MINISTERS October 28-29, 2017 4 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am Lector Pauline Monnier Grace Billiot Randal Alfred Commentator Mary Heiser Phil Schexnayder Karen Dufrene Eucharistic Ministers Team

Vasques families Gert Josey by Children October 28 Mr & Mrs Olema Darcey by Sandra Dunbar Jimmy Pennison by family Catherine Cavalier (B) Charles & Anita Cavalier and family October 29 Aida

OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Day Monday: St. John of Capistrano Tuesday: St. Anthony Mary Claret Saturday: Ss.

Dad Fred LeBouef (B) by Emily and family Mable Thibodeaux (B) by Marlene & Ronnie Charles T.

Please prayerfully consider joining the parish organization and serving the Lord. The next meeting is October 25 at 7pm. Contact Ricky Billiot at 985-856-6868 for more details.

3 LITURGICAL MINISTERS October 28-29, pm 8:30 am 10:30 am Lector Pauline Monnier Grace Billiot Randal Alfred Commentator Mary Heiser Phil Schexnayder Karen Dufrene Eucharistic Ministers Team 5 Team 9 Team 12 Homebound Oct. 27 Cheryl Henderson Money Counters Oct. 30 Team 3 Church Cleaners Oct. Janice LeBoeuf Sandra Picou Altar Linens Oct. Terry Blanchard DA=Death Anniv. B= Birthday WA=Wedding Anniv. October 21 Tristan Ables by Ma Maw & family Betty Mabile by family Mr & Mrs Olema Darcey by Sandra Dunbar Jimmy Pennison by family October 22 Aida Moncivaiz Fontenot by Moncivaiz, Fontenot and Vasques families Gert Josey by Children October 28 Mr & Mrs Olema Darcey by Sandra Dunbar Jimmy Pennison by family Catherine Cavalier (B) Charles & Anita Cavalier and family October 29 Aida Moncivaiz Fontenot by Moncivaiz, Fontenot and Vasques families Elsie La Rose Naquin by Gauthreaux family Hampton Ledet (DA) by John and Angela Corbin Gert Josey by Children SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Day Monday: St. John of Capistrano Tuesday: St. Anthony Mary Claret Saturday: Ss. Simon and Jude Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of: October Clovis Triche & Danay Bergeron by Enola Triche October 29-November 4 Tristan Ables by Ma Maw and family Brandon Filardo by Mom and Dad Fred LeBouef (B) by Emily and family Mable Thibodeaux (B) by Marlene & Ronnie Charles T. Hebert by family Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the Annex. The organization is open to all men aged 18 and above. Please prayerfully consider joining the parish organization and serving the Lord. The next meeting is October 25 at 7pm. Contact Ricky Billiot at for more details. FINANCE COUNCIL: Fr. Simon Peter Engurait, Phil Schexnayder, Mike Richard, Nina Richard, Tracy Baudoin, Peggy Pitre, Deacon Stephen Brunet PASTORAL COUNCIL: Fr. Simon Peter Engurait, Amy Baudoin, Nicholas Billiot, Nina Billiot, Burnelle and Margaret Landry, Bernadette Mabile, Annie Knight, Curtis Knight, Medrick Levron, Albert Rogers, Deacon Stephen Brunet STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION TEAM: Father Simon Peter, Amy Baudoin, Nicholas Billiot, Nina Billiot, Kellie Bishop, Claire Falgout, Mary Louviere, Bernadette Mabile, Mark Olin, Sharon Pollet, Father Mark Toups (Liaison).

Why We Believe The Diocese of Houma Thibodaux Strategic Plan is underway. Group Sessions for the Why We Believe video series are being held in every parish in the diocese.

Bridget group sessions are: Sunday - between the two masses Tuesday after daily mass (8:40 am) Wednesday 6 pm Saturday after 8:30 am Mass All group sessions will be held in Didier Hall.

4 Why We Believe The Diocese of Houma Thibodaux Strategic Plan is underway. Group Sessions for the Why We Believe video series are being held in every parish in the diocese. All are welcome to view the videos here in the parish or online. St. Bridget group sessions are: Sunday - between the two masses Tuesday after daily mass (8:40 am) Wednesday 6 pm Saturday after 8:30 am Mass All group sessions will be held in Didier Hall. Participants are encouraged to bring a Bible and copy of the Catechism of the Catholic faith. Bibles and copies of the CCC can be borrowed during class time only from the religious education program. More information can be found at or by contacting any member of the Strategic Plan Committee for the parish. Please pray for the success of the Strategic Plan in our parish. CDA News Catholic Daughters of the Americas meet the 2nd Thursday of the month. The next meeting is November 9th. The court will be preparing Thanksgiving baskets for the needy in the area. Members are reminded to bring non-perishable food items to the meeting. Visit our website at for the latest news about the parish, a view of our history, and more. Donations to the parish including weekly envelope donations can be made at the secure website. Please welcome to our Parish family Maya Roselynn Spangler Child of Stacy and David Callahan Update on St. Bridget Cemetery Mausoleum When the time comes, where will I be buried? Have I made plans for that? How will my loved ones know my wishes? These are questions that we will all have to answer one day. What would you do if something happened in your family tomorrow? We don t like to think about those things and much less discuss the subject, but death is inevitable. Getting your burial space ahead of time is good family planning. If you buy now, you have choices. There are three different types of doubles, four different levels, also family units. There are different options for payment as well. The moment you sign up you are covered. The main thing is that you have the opportunity as husband and wife, and perhaps your entire family, to do your planning together in the privacy of your own home. Taking care of these plans now is a lot easier than to do so following a death. Representatives Ronnie Thibodeaux, Joe Blanchard, Tommy Lyons and Keith Melerine from American Cemetery Consultants, are now available to meet at your home or in Didier hall to answer questions about the mausoleum and help you to choose the option that is right for you. The number of crypts selected before construction will determine the final size of the mausoleum. Anyone wanting information should either mail in the postage paid reply card from the brochure that was mailed to your home or call Poor Box Donations The St. Vincent de Paul Society uses donations from the poor box to help members of our community who are in need. Donations can be placed in the box near the doors at the front entrance of the Church.

Formation News Trunk or Treat October 29th St. Bridget will host Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 29th from 4 6 pm. All are invited to join in the fall festivities.

We will have free hot dogs, chili, and drinks as well as a pumpkin decorating contest. The afternoon of fun is for all ages.

This is open to all not just parishioners; bring your family and friends to enjoy the fun, games, food, and fellowship.

No scary masks are allowed as we want to promote a spirit of fun and fellowship.

Call the CCD office at 985-446-1985 to reserve a spot for your tent or vehicle and/or to volunteer to help!

Others needing service hours should contact Miss Bernadette for more details. Jr. High Faith Experience Jr. High Faith Experience is January 13, 2018 at E. D.

The cost is $50 per youth. Sponsors can be found for those unable to pay the fee.

Prayer is the Key to Success Its so easy to complain; its so easy to find fault with others; its so easy to give up!

5 Formation News Trunk or Treat October 29th St. Bridget will host Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 29th from 4 6 pm. All are invited to join in the fall festivities. Feel free to decorate your truck, car, van, SUV, or 10x10 tent and bring goodies for the children. We will have free hot dogs, chili, and drinks as well as a pumpkin decorating contest. The afternoon of fun is for all ages. Come in your Halloween costume (not too scary) as we gather as a community. This is open to all not just parishioners; bring your family and friends to enjoy the fun, games, food, and fellowship. Bring a decorated pumpkin for the Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Dress up in your favorite not too scary costume. No scary masks are allowed as we want to promote a spirit of fun and fellowship. A Festive Fall photo booth will be available for those wishing to take pictures and create memories. Prizes will be awarded at each game location. Call the CCD office at to reserve a spot for your tent or vehicle and/or to volunteer to help! Feel free to call at any time and leave a message; we will return your call. Youth in grades 9 11 will be helping with Trunk or Treat as a service project. Others needing service hours should contact Miss Bernadette for more details. Jr. High Faith Experience Jr. High Faith Experience is January 13, 2018 at E. D. White High School. The one-day conference is for students in grades 6 8. Registration forms were provided in CCD classes and must be returned by November 13th. The cost is $50 per youth. Sponsors can be found for those unable to pay the fee. Catholic school students in grades 6 8 interested in attending can get a form from Miss Bernadette. Prayer is the Key to Success Its so easy to complain; its so easy to find fault with others; its so easy to give up! Are you feeling any of this do you know someone in this situation? Prayer is the answer! Prayer is the key to success. Father Simon Peter has challenged the CCD students to learn the Angel of God Prayer. Do you know it? Do you pray it daily? Let s try to pray it daily? Let s try to stop complaining and start doing! Angel of God Angel of God my Guardian dear to whom God s love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side to light and guard to rule and guide. Strategic Plan News The Diocese of Houma Thibodaux will be sponsoring the 2nd video series in the Strategic Plan during Advent. The next series is 3 weeks the topic is Why We Confess. It s not too late to sign up and view the current series. More details will be in future bulletins and on the website. Thanks to all who supported the Youth Sweet Sale! Proceeds will be used for youth events.

6 World Mission Sunday TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY a day that leads us to the heart of our Chris an faith leads us to mission! Your generosity on World Mission Sunday supports the work of priests, religious and lay leaders in the Missions who share our faith with those most in need. This year we can even chat with our chief missionary, Pope Francis, and learn more about his missions and missionaries. Learn more at ChatWithThePope.org. Chat Pray Give this World Mission Sunday. Pray the Rosary in October October is dedicated to Our Mother Mary. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The LORD said to Cyrus, his anointed, I am the LORD, there is no other (Isaiah 45:1, 4-6). Psalm Give the Lord glory and honor (Psalm 96). Second Reading Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians: We thank God always for all of you (1 Thessalo- READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Guidelines for Baptism Prior to baptizing a child, the parents and Godparents must attend a baptismal seminar. The next baptismal seminar will be held November 8 at 6:30 pm in the Annex. Those seeking to baptize a child can complete the registration forms in the office Monday Friday between 8 am and 3 pm. The office must be made aware of the desire to baptize a child and desire to attend the seminar. The registration form can also be found at the parish website, stbridget-htdiocese.org, and ed to the parish through the Contact Us link. While the Church only requires one qualified Godparent for a child to be baptized, two Godparents may be chosen, although in this case one must be male and one female. Anyone who is to be a Godparent must meet the qualifications established by the Church, which are as follows. Godparents must have received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, and be practicing Catholics, at least 16 years old who lead a life in harmony with the faith. If married, the proposed Godparents must be in a marriage recognized by the Church. If not married, they must not be simulating marriage by living with someone. Perpetual Adoration Chapel St. Bridget is privileged to have a Perpetual Adoration Chapel. All have the opportunity to experience the real presence of Jesus. Let us treasure the chapel by patronizing it. We need to develop a Catholic habit of making regular visits to the chapel. The chapel is open during daylight hours. Those wishing to spend time with the Blessed Sacrament between 8 pm and 6 am need to contact the rectory at for a key fob. Parents are encouraged to stop in and visit Jesus with your children or spend some alone quiet time with Him. ED White Open House October 25, :30 pm Call Alisha Bergeron for more information at ext. 116

St. Bridget Catholic Church

St. Bridget Catholic Church 100 Highway 311 Schriever, Louisiana Very Rev. Simon Peter Engurait, VG, Administrator Deacon Stephen Brunet Church Office (Rectory): 446-6801 or 876-7975 CCD Office: 446-1985