STS. PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES YEAR A JUNE 29, 2014 Vol. 60 No. 26

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1 STS. PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES YEAR A JUNE 29, 2014 Vol. 60 No. 26 SANCTUARY DONATIONS ALTAR BREAD: In memory of Laurie P. Breaux (B) by Laura Rousse. ALTAR CANDLE: In memory of Donald Orgeron, Sr. by Wife & Children. ALTAR WINE: In memory of Sidney (B) & Noemie (B) Lefort by Grace, Caroline, Carol, Tracy & Rena. CHURCH SANCTUARY CANDLE: In memory of Donny Smith by Family. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:8-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 20:24-29 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119: 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass For the Country, nos , or For Peace and Justice, nos Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today is an exceptional event on our calendar: the Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time is eclipsed by a solemnity honoring two saints who didn t spend much time together in their earthly ministry, and who have distinct feasts so they probably don t mind sharing this one. Yet each suffered a similar fate in the same city, Rome, during the persecution of the Emperor Nero. Nero probably ordered the destruction of many of the residential neighborhoods in service to his building projects, and when the homeless began to look for someone to blame for the fires, Nero targeted the Christians. Soon, Peter was crucified, upside down, on the Vatican hill. Excavations (called scavi) under the Vatican basilica have proven the authenticity of his burial place near the place of his death. Paul, a Roman citizen, was later granted a swifter execution by sword, and is remembered at a vast basilica on the city s outskirts. Peter and Paul were just about polar opposites. Peter rough and ready, Paul poetic and polished. Peter carried a burden of regret for his denials, Paul had his own issues with which he struggled. Peter leapt over barriers to go to the Gentiles, Paul strove with and surrendered to the same call. True, they spent very little time together in this life, but the same Spirit filled their hearts and by their witness changed the face of the earth. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. BAPTIZED IN CHRIST Elodie Mae Larousse Daughter of Tashia & Jory Larousse Congratulations! STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE JUNE Amount needed to meet our weekly budget: $8, Envelopes. $3, Loose... $1, Bank Draft. $1, Total... $6, Youth Ministry. $ Other.. $ Our Lady of the Rosary Church Parish is sustained by the generosity of its parishioners through time, talent and treasure. For all that you do, thank you. BANK DRAFT (GREEN) FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE BACK TABLE IN CHURCH. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER & ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE JULY 5 4PM JULY 6 7AM JULY 6 10AM JULY 6 5:30PM Melisha G. Lainey L. 1B Ron N. 4B Donna N. 2C Bennett A. 3C Roy A. 5C Clara B. 6C Katherine C. L Gail T. C Roland T. Luke C. 1B John G. 4B Jessie G. 2C Miriam C. 3C Edmond C. 5C Loretta G. 6C Terry D. L Bridget B. C Nathan A. Luke B. Megan C. Claire B. 1B Tony S. 4B Chris C. 2C Bonnie B. 3C Lonny B. 5C Debra C. 6C Chris C. L Linwood K. C Chett C. Hannah P. Miranda D. 1B Brian P. 4B Theresa L. 2C Rachael A. 3C Patrick N. 5C Kurt L. 6C Nicole W. L John Edna G. C Patrick N. CHECK OUT OUR BULLETIN ONLINE Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us! BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for placing a notice or announcement in the weekly bulletin is 12 noon on Monday. You are welcome to submit your request by calling the parish office at or ing lmoore@viscom.net. Thank you for your cooperation.

2 SHEPHERD S VOICE The Power of the Keys The Church today celebrates its two great pillars: the apostles Peter and Paul. The liturgy honors them for the gift of faith received through their preaching. Peter, as the head of the apostles, preached mostly to the Jewish people, while Paul brought the Gospel to the pagans. But it is the same Gospel of Jesus, and they have the same mission. Paul writes, They saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter to the circumcised, for the one who worked in Peter for an apostolate to the circumcised worked also in me for the Gentiles (Gal 2:7-8). The Church of Rome held primacy over the other churches from the beginning because it had the relics of the two apostles. Peter and Paul were martyred there during the persecution of the emperor Nero around 64 AD. Peter was crucified upside down and Paul was slain by beheading because as a Roman citizen he could not be subjected to the indignity of crucifixion. The Gospel speaks of the power of the keys. In Jesus time, as well as in the evangelist Matthew s, the scribes and the Pharisees who were the teachers of the Law held the key to give entrance into the kingdom because they sat on the chair of Moses (Mt 23:2), that is, they had the authority of Moses. But they exercised the power of the key in such a way as to be an obstacle to its entrance. They themselves did not enter and they stopped those trying to enter it (Lk 11:52). Jesus says that the key is now given to his followers, especially Simon Peter. The power to bind and to loose refers to the authority to declare a commandment binding or not binding, and the disciplinary power to bind the transgressor. In particular, this refers to the authority to open heaven through forgiveness. Jesus alone holds this authority, but this has been given to Peter. But what is said to Peter (v9) is applied also to all disciples (Mt 18:18). It is the community that holds this power, but someone in the community, like a single leader, can exercise this power in the performance of the community s ministry. It should be noted that before the keys are entrusted to Peter, he first gained the title rock on which Jesus wanted to build his church. Peter got that honor to be called rock after he gave the right answer to Jesus question who do you say that I Am? Peter got the right answer: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. This confession of Peter earned him the honor but also a great responsibility as the rock upon which Jesus build his church. Here we are taught that the key to faithful discipleship and being church: knowing and confessing Jesus. Without a personal relationship with Jesus, the church cannot remain faithful to its mission. Peter and Paul are models for us of how we are to be church: by continually pursuing who Jesus is for us, being faithful to Jesus mission, and surrendering to whatever risks are necessary to proclaim Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God. We may not proclaim Christ in great speeches, as did Peter and Paul. But we do proclaim Christ everyday by the rocksolid way we live what Jesus has taught us. Self-giving and surrendering ourselves to God s will bring us the same victory shared by Peter and Paul. Peter and Paul suffered persecution for proclaiming who Christ was (first and second readings). What enabled them to remain faithful to their mission was their rock-solid trust in God s ultimate protection the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, I was rescued from the lion s mouth and the Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom (second reading and gospel). Our celebration of their lives reminds us of our call to participate in their mission and to stand fast when that mission brings us hardship, resistance, and suffering. They have led the way; we must follow. God Bless, Fr. Roni Villamor S H N S A! D I T O A! B 7:45 K.C. H $5.00 ON THE 1ST, 3RD, & 4TH SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH S E -S P -G -B C, M, O J U M : J 6:30PM KC H HOLY NAME SOCIETY ALL MEMBERS, /, &. P. TO AVERT STORMS AND HURRICANES O God, our Father in heaven, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned to its former calmness; you are still the Master of land and sea. During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies and protect us from future storms. Amen.

3 Train up a child in the way he should and when he is old, he will not depart from it ~Proverbs 22:6~ Any questions or comments call Ms. Jennifer at the Office of Religious (985) CCD REGISTRATION is going on now for the school year. If you have not received your form(s) or need additional forms, please call the parish office. All new students will need a copy of their baptismal certificate. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the parish office. M V Each week parishioners in our parish are invited to pray for special intentions by hosting the statue in their home. During this week, the host family is encouraged to offer any special intentions, invite family and friends for prayer/rosary, or even contact the parish office and have a mass said in their home. We will be happy to schedule a week for this wonderful prayer experience. W :. Jul Aug 2-9 Aug 9-16 Aug Aug 30-Sept 6 Sept Sept 27-Oct 4 W A W W R A book of stories and pictures of Larose and its people. This book is available for a donation of $20 and you can get it from Our Lady of the Rosary Church office or from me. And for a shipping charge of $7, I will send it to any address in the 48 continental states. Make your check payable to KC Council 8898 and send it to: Nathan Arceneaux; Highway 1; Larose, LA or call This book would make an excellent gift for a friend or relative. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE Phone: Wed: 8AM NOON & Thurs: 10AM 2PM Volunteer help for any of those days will be welcome. Picture of Tate & Dana Gisclair & Family and Fr. Roni with Statue of Mary. HRCS asks that you join them as they continue to pray for the students, staff, & families of our school. May they have a safe and restful summer vacation. INVITATION TO PARISH MEMBERS We invite you to prayerfully consider an invitation to become more involved in the leadership and life of the Parish. Can we encourage those with public speaking abilities to consider training as a Lector or Commentator? Would you be willing to commit to a team for Ushering or greeting at a particular weekend Mass? Do you have musical talents to contribute as a Church musician, cantor, or choir member? Are you interested in visiting the sick or disabled of the Parish? Would you be interested to become a member of the Arimathean Ministry serving at funeral Masses? As a member of the parish, these and many other opportunities are yours. Please pray about how the Spirit is inviting you to exercise your unique gifts in service to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish family. For more information call the parish office. We look forward to hearing from you.

4 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Larose, Louisiana June 28 th & June 29 th, 2014 Parish-Wide Feasibility Study Begins! As we continue with the planning for the expansion of our beloved church and school, we are moving forward with a Feasibility Study, a process designed to ensure that we, as a parish community, are committed to our goals of future expansion. Such an effort requires thoughtful planning to ensure success. I am seeking the advice of our parishioners and friends and your input is essential. Your opinions, and those of fellow parishioners and friends will help us to formulate a plan of action. The findings from the questions asked during the study are intended to give the parish an accurate view of the support that can be expected from the parishioners for a capital campaign so together, we can make well-informed decisions about the future of Our Lady of the Rosary. To assist us, the parish has retained Guidance In Giving, Inc., a professional, Catholic development organization, to work with our staff in coordinating all aspects of the Feasibility Study. Based on opinions and input collected, the firm will guide us in formulating a plan of action and will make recommendations regarding our next steps in implementing a successful capital campaign. Please plan on participating in this vital endeavor. Thank you in advance for your help! Watch for the Feasibility Study invitation in the mail Every registered family in the parish will be mailed a personal invitation from Father Roni to participate in the Feasibility Study in one of two ways: 1) Personal interviews will be conducted over the next few weeks with a cross-section of our parish families. We ask that all invited to be interviewed please contact the parish office to schedule an appointment, once you receive that invitation letter in the mail. 2) A Mail & (Online) Survey will be sent to registered parishioners of Our Lady of the Rosary. The survey is also available online with instructions on how to participate found in your letter. All parishioners are asked to complete the confidential Survey and return it to the Feasibility Study Office (located in the Parish Office) no later than June 21 st. For more information, please contact the Feasibility Study Office at We are dependent upon your participation in this Feasibility Study in order to properly plan for our future. This is our parish and our school; we are asking everyone to get and remain involved in shaping the future of our beloved church and parish school. Father Ronilo Villamor, Pastor

5 MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, JUNE 28: Angelina Angelette Poche, Alden Poche, M/M Angelo Angelette; Adams, Guidry, Trosclair Families & Friends, Souls in Purgatory; Dennis Bonvillian, Sr., Dustin Thomassie, Robin Terrebonne; M/M Serville Chiasson, M/M Noah Sevin, M/M Herman & Steven Chiasson, M/M Arnold & Faron Chiasson SUNDAY, JUNE 29: Clifton & Clarabelle Savoie, Sidney & Bertha Sevin; Jeanne Arceneaux; Kenneth Pierce, Karen Adams; Marie Allemand, Mary Allemand Worley; Allen Lee (B); Noah, Rena, & Jimmy Hebert and Jonathan Dore ; Willis & Lucy Curole; Gertrude Marie Crosby Callais (WA); Debbie Plaisance Champagne, Jean (DA) & Earnest Gros, Barbara Pierce; Mary Ann & George Loupe, Sr.; Gertrude Crosby Callais (WA); Edwis Curole, Houston & Mitch Cheramie; Donny Smith MONDAY, JUNE 30: Theo Faulk, Blake Gisclair; Joseph (Joe) Gisclair (B); Sidney & Noemie (B) Lefort; Dewey Guilbeau (B), Carmelite Guilbeau TUESDAY, JULY 1: Ruth (B) & Gordon Richard, Kelly Cantrelle; Earline Falgout (B); Rebecca Vizier, Barbara LeBlanc, Horace & Kevin Kiffe, Brunella Theriot, Emily Pellegrin, Angelina Pellegrin, Judy Griffin, Abel, Luda, & David Richardelle, Ollie Robinson; Diane Pinel, Patricia Marie WEDNESDAY, JULY 2: Wilcliff & Della & Joseph Guidry; Wanda Guidry; Syriaque (DA) & Victoria Curole; Steven Comardelle, Jr.; Rosemary L. Allemand (B); Nolan Plaisance THURSDAY, JULY 3: Loris Black Cheramie; M/M Clifton J. Cheramie (His B); Junius Dufrene, Dean Dufrene (DA), Fr. Nghia Dinh, Msgr. John Keller, John Pere Family; Tony Chouest, Morris Allemand; Brenda Dantin (DA) FRIDAY, JULY 4: Loris Black Cheramie (B); Beauregard & Shirley Ledet; Emelda Breaux Guilbeau (B) ST. VINCENT DE PAUL RUMMAGE SALE Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church St. Vincent de Paul Conference will hold its ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE in the school CAFETERIA on July 17 th, 18 th, and 19 th. Sale times are from 7AM to 4PM on Thursday and Friday and 7AM-12 noon on Saturday. Members will begin accepting donations starting July 12 th between 7AM and 4PM. Donations of concession items and assistance during the sale is greatly appreciated. Proceeds from the sale will be used to continue the work of St. Vincent de Paul to help the needy and suffering in our community. PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS NEEDED The Pastoral Council is in need of new members to serve our church parish. There are seats for 1 and 3 year commitments. The weekend of July 12th and 13th, there will be nomination forms in the pews and back of church to fill out. Please consider serving in this ministry. For more information, please contact Darby Chiasson or Fr. Roni. Cross Catholic Outreach would like to thank the parishioners of Our Lady of the Rosary Church for your generous donation of $ which will be appropriated per your request to the 2014 Lenten Campaign Change a Life in 40 Days Association Cross Mozambique. In Christ s Service, Maria Aleman, Senior Parish Development Officer Please pray for the following friends and members of our parish who need our prayers. Residents of the Broadway Nursing Home, all those in the hospital, all those that are Home bound; and Ronald Gros, Lourise Charpentier, Kayla George, Chris Brunet, Bea Trosclair, Michelle Naquin, Loretta Foret, Donna Gaspard, Grace Guidry, Patricia Pitre, Robert Adams, Neil Seoni, Leoncia Naquin, Annirie Richoux, Lloyd Thibodaux, Donna Ray Bouffanie, Tommy Plaisance, Darren Bayley, Michael Bourgeois, Katie Hebert, Audrey Billiot, Tyler Detillier, Gwen Angelette, Donald Terrebonne, Sr., Lois Martin, Penny Zeringue, Angie Kyzar, Mary Kyzar, Hennely Chabert, Raymond Plaisance, Jr., Cade Capeheart, Rowena Dominique; Beth Danos, Elmire Guidroz, Eva Doucet, Caroline Dubois, Myrna Cheramie, Aline LeBlanc, Rena Mae Falgout, Colby LaCoste, Ken Plaisance, Jack Russo, Steven Theriot, Mary Elizabeth White, Patsy Gretts, Angela Orgeron, Troy Guidry, Stacy Galliano, Jennifer Eymard, Jeff Hebert, Warren Sanamo, Beau Kyzar, Stephen Donovan, Tommy Chouest, Carl Savoy, Jr., Emily Sanchez; Edgar Bouzigard, Mabel Richoux, Reese Angeron, Madeline Falgout, Betty Guidry, Anse Guidry, Brenda Thomassie, Roland Thomassie, Donna Eymard, Jason Esponge, Weston Sevin, Laura Badeaux, Horace & Judica Savoie, Susan Ledet, Juanita Theriot, Dusty Allemand, Judy Baker, Cindy Flores, Clara Mae Ledet, L. J. Plaisance, Jr., Dereck Guidry, John Bath, Anne Cheramie, Dolly Lefort, Virginia Duet, Mary Westerman, Raymond Westerman, Perry Richard, Jr., Coley Richard, Austin Richard, Sue Theriot, Darlene Theriot, Jeannie Rodrigue, Linda Matherne, Joyce Danos, Kathy Bruce, Makinley Matherne, Bob Ledet, Vicky Ledet, Wanda George, Thelma Chouest Please call the parish office to add a family member of a parishioner to the prayer list. Please help us keep the list current.

6 JULY 2014 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT BAPTISM :30PM RCIA 22 8:30AM M AM SVdP Mtg PM KC Mtg PM KC Mtg PM Baptism Seminar Our Sunday Bulletin is supported by the advertisers who are listed on our back page. What better way to say THANK YOU than to remember them the next time you go shopping. REMINDER TO MAUSOLEUM CRYPT OWNERS The cemetery office would like to remind all mausoleum crypt owners that, flowers, statues, glass objects and other items are not allowed on mausoleum floors except at funeral time due to safety concerns. Only vases on crypt doors will be allowed. If you would like to purchase a vase for the crypt door please call the parish office. Thank you for helping Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery remain an attractive and beautiful resting place for the deceased. Holy Mary, Mother fair, Filled with love for God, Pray for us in all our needs. Pray for us today. For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us an on the whole world. BAPTISMAL PREPARATION Our Lady of the Rosary Baptismal Preparation consists of one mandatory Baptismal Seminar which consists of an information session which is on the last Thursday of the month at 7PM in the Saltillo Room. Both parents and godparents are required to attend the Baptismal Seminar prior to the birth of the baby. Godparents must meet Canon Law requirements: 1. Be a Catholic. 2. Be a practicing Catholic. This means, a Catholic person who is in an invalid marriage (not in a Catholic Church marriage) cannot be a godparent. A cohabiting Catholic person who is not married, (living with someone) cannot be a godparent. 3. Be sixteen (16) years of age or older. 4. Must be a confirmed Catholic. 5. A baptized non Catholic may stand as a witness, along with a confirmed Catholic. UPCOMING SEMINAR DATES July 31 August 28 September 25 October 30 November 20 December 18 SAVE THE DATE J 7 11 V B S J 11 Y B If you would like to donate flowers for the altars to remember a loved one, please contact Hilda Guidry at HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FOR CEMETERY Should a hurricane or tropical storm come our way, we ask you to pick up any flowers & containers you have in the cemetery. If you choose not to do so, we cannot guarantee that they will be there after the storm.