Mass Schedule: Monday: 12:10pm Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am Address: Wednesday & Friday: 6:30am Mailing Address:

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1 STS. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH Address: 1110 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA Mailing Address: P.O. Box 610, Scott, LA Website: stspeterandpaulscott.org Phone Number: Fax: School: Elementary CCD: Mass Schedule: Monday: 12:10pm Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am Wednesday & Friday: 6:30am First Saturday: 8:30am Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am & 5:00pm Confessions: 15 minutes before each Mass; Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm & by appointment Staff Pastor: Fr. Mark Derise Parochial Vicar: Fr. Vincent In Residence: Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell Deacon Cliff Tanner Secretary & Bookkeeper: Monica Laperous Bulletin Editor: Nicole Habetz DRE 1st-8th: Janet Hebert & Beth Duplechin DRE 9th-11th: Nicole Habetz & Heather Augustin School Principal: Danielle Babineaux Office Hours: Monday Thursday 8:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm Friday: 8:30am-12:00pm Adoration Chapel: Mon-Fri. after morning Mass until 5pm.

2 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time TIME The holidays are well behind us; the year stretches out ahead. And what sort of year will it be? To judge by the words of Jesus in today's Gospel, it will be a year acceptable to the Lord. And Jesus surely didn't mean only the next three hundred sixty-five days facing his listeners at that time. When Jesus announced the arrival of God s favor, it was a message for all time, for every year. Similarly, we read today in Nehemiah how the people gathered with solemnity to hear God's word as though for the first time. They listened, and then fell to the ground and wept. But the prophet said, Today is holy... do not be sad, and do not weep. The year acceptable to the Lord is this year. The day that is holy is this day. The time to listen is now. What sort of year will you have? What sort of day? God s help is always here. What you do with each day can be holy and acceptable to the Lord if you but listen to and act on God's word. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- Rejoicing in the LORD must be your strength (Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10). Psalm -- Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life (Psalm 19). Second Reading -- In one Spirit we were all baptized into one body (1 Corinthians 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]). Gospel -- The Spirit of the Lord has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives (Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21) READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12: :13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30 Morning Prayer Jesus Lord, I offer you this new day because I believe in you, love you, hope all things in you and thank you for your blessings. I am sorry for having offended you and forgive everyone who has offended me. Lord, look on me and leave in me peace & courage and your humble wisdom that I may serve others with joy, and be pleasing to you all day. St. Jude Prayer for Mentors St. Jude, fill me with your hope today. May the Holy Spirit guide me, so I look at most every encounter as a chance to show respect to others. Help me as I try to be an example for others and to spread kindness through my words and attitude. May I improve someone s day today, and may they keep the hope your shared with me moving to someone new. Prayer for Awareness Light above all other light, and within my soul. Dear God, your grace is my gift. In the dawn of dusk of each day, in all the big and small moments of my life, I pray I will recognize the unconditional love hat is the gift of your grace. When I see you in all that I do, my spirit is fortified, my soul is blessed and I am grateful. Prayer for all who show God s Mercy Father, we live in a world where there are so many hurting people that at times it can become overwhelming and we find ourselves stepping back, and almost hoping that the problem will go away. And yet Jesus demonstrated a life that over-flowed with deep-compassion and tender-mercy towards all those that are wounded and abused, troubled or hurt. Help us to stretch out a wiling arm of comfort, when we see other people hurting or in pain, and may we extend a godly mercy that only comes from You to those that are the unlovely or the unlovable. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ become our inner clothing and may the love of the Father be the outer garment that we wear, so that by Your Spirit we may be empowered to bless and help all those with whom we come in contact. May all we say and do be a witness to the grace and mercy of God and we pray that You will give us opportunities to minister Your Mercy and love to Your praise and glory, in Jesus name we pray.

3 Mass Intentions Saturday, January 4:00pm: Hubert Leger, Jr. M/M (L) Joe Alleman, Michael O Neil Mouton (Ann), Amy Dugas (Ann), Mary Ann Dugas, David L. Boo Prejean, Harry Leger, Lloyd Broussard, Jessie Naquin, Adley & Beverly Scrantz, John Wade Mouton, Joseph Bam Nguyen, Louis & Gene Provost, Charles Provost, Sosthene & Waver Guidry, Carl Guidry, Melvin Guillott (Ann), John Allen Prejean Sunday, January 6:30am: For the People Sunday, January 8:00am: Spiritual Healing, Joe Peschier (Ann), LV 35, Joseph & Melia Doucet, M/M John L. Mouton Sunday, January 10:00am: Deanna Sonnier, Braylon J. Richard, Sylvia Comeaux, Mary Hebert, M/M Adrian Vega, Rayford Domingue, Louis Degeyter, Kimberly E. Miller Sunday, January 5:00pm: For finding the cure for Cancer Monday, January 12:10pm: David Thomas Hilbun (L), Acklin Blanchard (Ann), Chesney Hebert (L)(HBD), LV 36 Tuesday, January 8:00am: Eloi Comeaux, Jr. Camille Delhomme, Lynn Poirrier Sr. LV 37 Wednesday, January 6:30am: Mary Willingham (L)(HBD), LV 38, Linda Thibodeaux, Beryl Anderson Thursday, January 8:30am: Greg Wiltz (L)(HBD), Joe Peschier LV 39, Aubrey Lynn Rivera Friday, February 6:30am: M/M John Alex Prejean, LV 40, Huynh Pham, Souls in Purgatory, M/M Larry Hebert, M/M Earl Tanner SR. Sensat Come Lord Jesus Group (L) Announcements RCIA will be available every Thursday from 6:15pm-7:30pm in the parish office. For more information contact the parish office. We are in need of someone to be in charge of the Adoration Chapel now. Please give the church office a call if you are interested in taking on this commitment. We are also looking for 2 people to take 2 different times on 2 different days. Please give us a call if you are interested in one of these times. Thank You! If you are interested in signing up for the Vocations box, please come by or call the Church office Eucharistic Ministers for February 2/3 4:00pm: James Cormier, Beth Duplechin, Dn. Tanner 6:30am: Stephanie Hendrix, Lan Thi Nguyen, Melanie Martin 8:00am: Vernon Romero, Karen Molbert, Carral Menard, Joe & Elsie Smith 10:00am: Brunella & Robert Cormier, Eric Stromer 5:00pm: Harold Stutes, Joe & Abby Aucoin Readers for February 2/3 4:00pm: Shirley Boutte 6:30am: Robert Richard 8:00am: Johnny Richard 10:00am: Liz Calais 5:00pm: Cindy LeBlanc, Annie Jo Hunter THERE WILL BE NO 5:00PM MASS ON FEBRUARY 3 RD. This is Super Bowl Sunday. Altar Servers for February 2/3 4:00pm: Tourean Campbell, Damon Apple 6:30am: Adrienne Hendrix, Mary-Ester LeBlanc 8:00am: Cameron Domingue, Rylie Domingue, Blair & Lily Luneau 10:00am: Brenna Armbruster, Carter & Brennan Aucoin, Hunter Bourque, Cade Cormier 5:00pm: Nicholas Mire, Emma Mistric, Andrew Devalcourt, Elias Bernard

4 Diocesan News Theology of the Body-Level 2-"Into the Heart" Location: St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Lafayette. Classes will be held in the Father Lafleur Family Center, which is the large building on the far east side of the parking lot. The church is located at 610 Raintree Trail in Lafayette. Level 2 classes are held every Wednesday evening from January 30-March 27, 2019, with the exception of Wednesday, March 6, which is Ash Wednesday. To register, call Trista Littell at Workbooks will be provided when you sign in. The cost is $20. Adele Guillot and Karol Meynard will co-facilitate the series. CASA of SoLA is seeking volunteers to become a voice for abused and neglected children that are in the foster care system. For more information please visit or call nd Union Marriage Preparation Course In February, we will be starting a new marriage prep course for couples where one or both of the individuals have been married before. This Remarriage in Christ Program will include: Life Skills Development, Theology of the Body, Discussions of Unique Issues that Face Blended Families Today, A Question and Answer Session Led by the Team, Confessions and Mass. Rev. Fr. Jude Halphen, PhD, Deacon Mike Crain, MSW and Luke Elliott, PhD will be the facilitators. Please visit foundations to register couples for this course. The next class will be February 23, SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools Week Monday: St. Thomas Aquinas Thursday: St. John Bosco Friday: First Friday Saturday: The Presentation of the Lord; Blessing of Candles; First Saturday; World Day for Consecrated Life; Groundhog Day TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Saturday's feast of the Presentation is a day for the blessing of candles. Why does liturgy require candles? In the first years of the church, worship was often at night, and candles and torches were carried from place to place within the worship space as needed. Candles were also a mark of festivity and hospitality when people gathered for prayer in homes, and later on in large buildings with thick walls and dark corners. But even after gaslight and electricity, candles were kept. Part of the reason has to do with the warm, clean light of a candle's flame. Candles are a good sign of the partnership of God and creation: wax made by bees, gathered and fashioned by human hands into something beautiful and useful. In order for the light to shine, the candle surrenders itself, almost as if it is pouring itself out so that the light can flood into the world. The candle of baptism, placed into our hands, and carried again and again, speaks silently of that same wisdom. If you would save your life, you must lose it. You must pour your life out like Christ so that you may be filled with the light of his love. Pray for the Priest and the Seminarians Jan. 27: Rev. Godwin Nzeh, CMF & Johnathan Harris Jan. 28: Rev. Anselm Ofodum & Evan Hebert Jan. 29: Rev. Norman O Neal, SJ & Rev. Mr. Sal Istre Jan. 30: Rev. Paul Onuegbe & Andrew Killeen Jan. 31: Rev. Paul Osterle, SJ & Luke Kirk Feb: 1: Pope Francis & Rev. Kevin Bordelon, Director of Seminarians Feb. 2: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI & Rev. Patrick Broussard, Director of Vocations

5 St. Thomas Aquinas St. Thomas Aquinas is known as the greatest philosopher and theologian of the intellectually rich 13thcentury, and for many hundreds of years the work of this Patron Saint of Catholic Schools dominated the curriculum of seminaries and colleges around the world. He has been called one of the most profound teachers on Eucharistic doctrine, not only expounding on the mysterious processes in which bread and wine become the actual Body and Blood of Christ, but coining the word transubstantiation used to describe it. And, because he wrote not only for scholars but also for the simple Catholic worshiper down the ages, the church has officially accorded him the titles Angelic, Common and Universal Doctor of the Church. Although not definitively known, it is generally believed Thomas Aquinas was born about the year 1225 at the castle of his father, the Count of Aquino, in Rocca Secca near Naples, Italy. A precocious child, he amazed his teachers at the Monastery of Monte Cassino, where he received his early education, with one persistent question: What is God? It was a question he would reflect upon all his life. When attending the University of Naples, he was attracted to the intellectual apostolate of the Dominican Friars and joined the order. Outraged at his rejection of their own plans for him to become a prestigious abbot, and looking down on Dominicans as beggars, his aristocratic family kidnapped him on his way to Paris and imprisoned him at Rocca Secca. It took almost two years and the intercession of the Pope and the Emperor before his family finally gave up and allowed him to rejoin the Dominicans. St. Albert the Great, who taught him Aristotelian philosophy at Paris and Cologne, soon spotted his genius and became his mentor. When Thomas was nicknamed the Dumb Ox by his classmates, most likely because of his bulky frame and quiet manner, Albert prophesied: You call him a dumb ox, but I tell you this dumb ox will bellow so loudly that his bellowing will fill the world. Indeed, this master teacher attracted thousands of people to his public lectures, compiled more than 20 volumes of work, was consulted by popes and a king (Louis IX), and showed that one could use pure reason, not faith, to defend theological tenets such as the existence of God. His greatest work, the Summa Theologica (Summary of Theology), which he began in 1265, is, according to he Oxford Dictionary of Saints, a comprehensive treatise on all the Christian mysteries. Despite his reputation as a thinker, Thomas remained a humble, devout priest who resisted attempts to make him a bishop, fasted frequently, and spent whole nights in prayer. He told his intimate friend, St. Bonaventure, that it was while he leaned his head against the tabernacle and turned his mind in sorrow to the image of the crucified Christ, that he derived all his learning. Once, when Thomas was lost in prayer while living in the Dominican priory in Naples, a sacristan concealed himself to watch. He saw Thomas lifted into the air and heard Christ speak to him from the crucifix on the chapel wall, Thomas, you have written well of me. What reward will you have? Lord, nothing but yourself, he heard Thomas reply. Soon after, while saying Mass on December 6, 1273 in that same chapel, Thomas had a profound revelation. He told his longtime secretary that compared to this experience, All that I have written seems like straw to me. After that, he never wrote again, leaving his Summa Theologica unfinished. On the day of Thomas passing, March 7, 1274, Albert the Great, then in Cologne, suddenly broke into tears among the community and exclaimed, Brother Thomas Aquinas, my son in Christ, the light of the Church, is dead! God has revealed it to me. As a parish faith community, we celebrate our patron s Feast Day on the Saturday evening closest to January 28, the day when the universal church honors this great man of faith. Collection: $10, Maintenance Fund:$3, WEEKLY EXPENSES: $17,000 MONTHLY EXPENSES: $68,000 Collections for the weekend of: February 3: 2 Collections (Church Debt) February 10: 2 Collections (Bishop Service Appeal) February 17: 2 Collections (Maintenance Fund) Please consider putting Sts. Peter & Paul Church and School in your will PLEASE don t skip a Sunday Donation!!! It makes a huge difference. You can always mail it or drop it off at the Church office. If we re closed you can drop it through the mail slot on the door! Employment Prayer Mary, our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, you once experienced hardships and difficulties in getting the necessities of life. Look kindly on me now as I face the same difficulties. Help me to find suitable employment. Through my work I want to meet my physical needs, and to grow spiritually, help me find a job that lets me provide for myself and for those who depend on me. I trust you, Immaculate Mother, to hear my prayers and intercede for me. I will share your goodness with others that they may know your power with God and give him honor and glory.

6 Weekly Calendar Sunday January 27, 2019: CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 6pm; CDA Mass at 8:00am; Formation 6-7pm; Catholic Schools weeks Monday, January 28, 2019: N/A Tuesday, January 29, 2019: Rosary in the Cry Room at 9am; CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 9:30 am; Elementary CCD 6-7 Wednesday, January 30, 2019: Prayer group in Cry Room at 10am; CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 6:30pm Thursday, January 31, 2019: RCIA in the rectory at 6:15-7:45; School Mass at 8:30am Friday, February 1, 2019: N/A Saturday, February 2, 2019: The Village 9-10:30am Let us pray for the sick O God, your Son accepted our sufferings to teach us the virtue of patience in human illness. Hear the prayers we offer for our sick brothers and sisters. May all who suffer pain, illness or disease realize that they are chosen to be saints, and know that they are joined to Christ in his suffering for the salvation of the world, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Trust in God s Mercy Gracious Father, I thank you for the mercy you have shown in forgiving my sins and for the peace that comes from being reconciled with you and your church. O God, you are faithful, and you never abandon those who hope in you. I know that my redemption from sin and death has been purchased at the cost of your Son s blood. In return for this priceless gift, I resolve today to renew my trust in your word of pardon. In times of doubt, when painful memories of past sin threaten to destroy the peace you have given, let the power of your Holy Spirit east out all self condemnation and give me greater confidence in your word of pardon. Teach me to encourage others so they, too, may seek your tender compassion and come to know your peace, which nothing can take away. I pray this in the name of Jesus, your Son, in whom you have restored me to life. We will now be burning Sanctuary Lamp candle in memory or in honor of someone. We have 2 lamps, one in the church and one in the adoration chapel. They will be burned for a whole week. They are going to be $15 a piece. Please contact Nicole at the church office to purchase a candle and reserve your date. This week the sanctuary candle in the Church is being burned in honor of: Judy J.K Janise Allen

7 Sts. Peter and Paul School News CONGRATULATIONS to our December Knights of the Month representing the Core Essential Value of Compassion. Abshire PreK Eleanor Angelle Gauthier PreK Brynn Broussard Bordelon K Bailee Boudreaux Barilleaux K Thomas Bordelon Deshotels 1st Levi Chadwick Duke 1st Elliott Schexnider Broussard 2nd Sloane Stelly Hatley 2nd Audrey Gautreaux Copeland 3rd Alyssa Ware Wynn 3rd Juliet Johnson Comeaux 4th Chloe Prejean Bergeron 4th Luke Palmer Leger 5th Lily Broussard Gossen 5th Sophia Arsement McDavid 6th Elise Hebert Guidry 6th Carter Aucoin Weekly 7th Skye Williams Augustin 8th Aidan Landry DATE CHANGE: The Professional Development Day originally scheduled for Friday, February 8 th has been changed to Friday, February 1 st. Students will not have school this day. Educator of the Year Congratulations to Mrs. Leslie Gossen (5 th Grade) for being selected by her peers to represent SPPS as our Educator of the Year. Mrs. Gossen is a tremendous role model for all our students, as well as our entire community. LEF Award Ceremony SPPS is blessed to have two finalists representing the school at the upcoming LEF Award Ceremony. Morgan Deshotels (1 st Grade) and Hilary Wynn (3 rd Grade) will walk the red carpet on January 31 st at 7:30pm at the Heymann Center. We invite all our families to join in the celebration and cheer on these worthy teachers as they arrive in style to the event. Posters and signs will be made here at school but students are welcome to bring noise makers. More information and times will follow Admissions Information New student tours started October 1 st and we encourage those planning to enroll for next year to visit the school to receive important information. January tours will take place every Tuesday at 9:00am. Applications for new students opened on Tuesday, January 8 th and the link is available on the school website at Please call to schedule a tour if Tuesday does not work for your schedule. Catholic Schools Week This week will be celebrated on January 27-February 1.

8 Not a Children s Game In this faulty perspective, the plea Lord have mercy in the liturgy might be seen as similar to the cry for mercy in a game children place called the same name: Mercy. In this tournament of strength, two kids interlock hands and squeeze with all their might until the weaker one s wrist is twisted in pain and he begs his opponent to stop by crying out, Mercy! Biblical mercy is not like that. Rather, the relationship of mercy is better exemplified by the parable of the Prodigal Son. In this story, the wayward son, suffering in his misery, begins to see the sinfulness of his actions. He humbly repents and returns home to his father. According to John Paul II, the father in the story see so clearly the good which has been achieved [in his son] thanks to a mysterious radiation of truth and love, that he seems to forget all the evil which does not merely pardon his son his change of heart, his sorrow for his sins, and his noble desire to get his life back on track. And the father rejoice in seeing this good in his son and eagerly welcomes him back. This reminds me of a time when I was watching two of my children playing in a different room, unaware of my presence. The older sister was four and the younger brother was two at the time. The little brother was playing with his favorite toy in his lap when, suddenly, the older one walked up to him and snatched the toy out of his hands, triumphantly ready to walk away with it. My little boy predictably had a look of horror on his face and was about to wail. I was ready to march into the room and issue discipline for this injustice when I noticed the older sister do something incredible: She put the toy back in his hands and gave him a big hug, saying, I m so sorry! Here you are. I couldn't believe my eyes! A second earlier, my blood pressure was rising with the cries of my toddler who had his toy stolen from him. But now I saw that my daughter felt badly about what she had done and wanted to set things right. She clearly didn't like the fact that she hurt her brother s feelings. She asked for forgiveness. So instead of wanting to punish her wrongdoing (She too his toy). Even more, I saw her heart (she loves her brother, felt badly about hurting him, and sincerely apologized-all on her own initiative!). I think this is similar to how our Heavenly Father views us when we sin and sincerely repent. He sees not just the legal fact of our sins. He also sees out contrite heart. As the Psalmist once said, A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise (Ps 51:17). Indeed, a sincerely sorrowful heart is irresistible to God. This is the proper context for understanding mercy. Mercy is not to be seen as a higher power like a monarch randomly pardoning criminals in his kingdom. It is about God s love for us, even in the face of our sins. A biblical walk through The Mass: Understanding what we say and do in the liturgy By: Edward Sri Sacramental Information & New Parishioners Baptism: Expectant parents, who are parishioners, should contact the office four to six (4-6) months before the birth of the child. Marriage: Couples planning marriage need to make an appointment with the pastor at least six months before the intended wedding date to begin the preparation process. A wedding date cannot be scheduled without approval of the pastor. Anointing of the Sick: Contact the office to schedule an appointment, home or nursing home visit, and, if death is imminent, contact the office for immediate action. First Communion and Confirmation: Contact the Elementary DRE or High School DRE respectively. Holy Communion for the Homebound: Contact the parish office to request a visit. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or receiving Confirmation as an adult, or if you simply want to learn more about your faith, contact the office to inquire about RCIA. Jesus said to them, Come, and you will see (John 1:39). New Parishioner Forms are found in church and on our website (Policies and Forms, Census Form) and should be submitted to the office. Parishioner Funeral: When a parishioner passes away we ask that you please contact the parish office first before going to the Funeral Home. Fr. Mark would like to set up an appointment with the family of the deceased.

9 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS: Sts. Peter and Paul Church # Old Spanish Trail Sco, LA TELEPHONE: CONTACT PERSON: Nicole Habetz SOFTWARE: MSPublisher 2016, Adobe Acrobat X, Windows 10 PRINTER: HP Laserjet 6P TRANSMISSION TIME: Monday, January 15 12:35 pm SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: January 20, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: