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Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church 130 N.

org MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday:

(Tuesday and Thursday) 9:00 am (Wednesday) 6:30

pm Tuesday: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am

am 12:00 pm (Closed daily from 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Deacon Stephen VanCleve BOOKKEEPER: Linda L.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Brenda 365-3759 YOUTH

1 Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church 130 N. Richelieu Circle New Iberia, LA Phone: (337) Website: MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am Weekdays: 5:30 pm (Tuesday and Thursday) 9:00 am (Wednesday) 6:30 am (Friday) OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am 12:00 pm (Closed daily from 12:00 pm 1:00 pm for Lunch) PASTOR: SACRAMENTAL MINISTER: DEACON: Deacon Stephen VanCleve BOOKKEEPER: Linda L. Viator SECRETARY: Polly Camacho DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Brenda YOUTH DIRECTOR: Gabrielle Reed PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 pm 3:45 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses ROSARY: Wednesday: Thursday: 8:25 am (Pro-Life) 5:00 pm

Our Lady of Sorrows Helping cook food for a family who has lost a loved one is a great help and comfort to those in grief. We are in need of volunteers for this ministry.

Joseph Abbey & Seminary College sustained flooding damage in the devastating floods in March. They do not have flood insurance. Please consider making a contribution.

Joseph Abbey & Seminary College and mail to Resource Bank, Attn: Private Banking, 70533 Hwy 21, Covington, LA 70433 We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been completed with Acme

They were the builders of our recent additions to our mausoleum and are here again offering the same trustworthy credentials and satisfactory service.

2 Our Lady of Sorrows Helping cook food for a family who has lost a loved one is a great help and comfort to those in grief. We are in need of volunteers for this ministry. Please consider using your time and talent in this beautiful ministry. Call Barbara Breaux at or the office St. Joseph Abbey & Seminary College sustained flooding damage in the devastating floods in March. They do not have flood insurance. Please consider making a contribution. You can go to their website at to contribute online, or make a check payable to Flood Relief Fund for St. Joseph Abbey & Seminary College and mail to Resource Bank, Attn: Private Banking, Hwy 21, Covington, LA We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been completed with Acme Mausoleum Corporation to build Phase 4 of our mausoleum here at Nativity of Our Lady. Acme Mausoleum has over 100 years of memorial experience and is the largest builders of mausoleums in the nation. They were the builders of our recent additions to our mausoleum and are here again offering the same trustworthy credentials and satisfactory service. Representatives will be contacting our families over the next few weeks to answer questions about the mausoleum and determine who is interested in making provisions for their families. The number of crypts selected before construction will determine the size of the mausoleum. Spaces are reserved on a first come basis, therefore anyone seeking information should either mail in the return card from the brochure being mailed to you, or by calling Acme at To be assured of a selection of your preference, you should reserve your space now. Additional brochures are located at the rear of the church for those who may not have received one in the mail. Donations for Mother s Day flowers in memory of loved ones can now be made by calling the office Deadline: May 2 nd. St. Francis Diner is in need of volunteers for 1 hour on Saturday morning for the weekend meals. Please call the diner at for more information. They are also in need of prayers, monetary donations, paper goods and cleaning supplies. April is recognized nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Since 1986, Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana has been dedicated to accomplishing the mission of preventing the abuse and neglect of our state s children. Every April the Pinwheel is used as the national symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Today, when people see a pinwheel, they think of happy children playing and having fun. Over time, when people see the pinwheel, we want them to also see a symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention. Ultimately we want to convey, through the pinwheel message, that every child deserves the chance to be raised in a healthy, safe and nurturing environment. So let s plant the Diocese blue and show our support for Child Abuse Prevention Month!!! REFLECTIONS Fourth Sunday of Easter - As the disciples went forth to spread the Good News, not everyone welcomed them. While some people were inspired and became believers, others plotted against them. Still they continued their mission and were filled with peace and joy. They knew the Spirit was with them, guiding them, and that their only concern was to deliver the message. How it was received was not under their control. Are you willing to keep spreading the message regardless of how it is received? Know that the Lord is God; he made us, his we are. - Psalm 100:3 Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 5:30pm Tommy Breaux, Sr. Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:00am Dr. Roy Landry, Tommy Breaux, Sr.

Boudreaux (4 yr ann of death) Friday, April 22, 2016 6:30am In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St.

3 Tuesday, April 19, :30pm Tommy Breaux, Sr. Wednesday, April 20, :00am Dr. Roy Landry, Tommy Breaux, Sr. (bd) Roy Faulk, Mother Angelica Thomas Beyt, Maggie Alogna Thursday, April 21, :30pm Howard McCoy (bd), Winclise Bourque John & Doris Duplantis, Nancy Broussard Bonnie L. Boudreaux (4 yr ann of death) Friday, April 22, :30am In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph Saturday, April 23, :00pm Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Clyde Guyote Marilyn Landry, Winclise Bourque Judy Badeaux, Collins Blanchard & Fly John Ramirez, Waverly Field Roy Flores, Lloyd & Nina Geoffroy M/M Leo Paul Landry, Richard Barrilleaux Larry Delcambre, Joe & Pearl Jabbia Issac & Georgia Delcambre, Joseph Viator Patti Gagnard, Minos & Dora C. Hebert Robert Belaire, Sr. (bd), Alvia Gonzales Jerry Jones Sunday, April 24, :00am Parishioners, Mr. Ishmael Halphen, Jr. Amelia Segura Selph, Genevieve B. Dugas Marlene T. Broussard 9:00am Msgr. H.J. Barsen, Rita Mae Cestia Agapito A. Castro, Nancy Broussard Gerald Bick Girouard, Walter Duplantis Leon P. Mayer 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Tommy Breaux, Sr. Ransonet & Dressel Fly, Donna M. Lanza Elita Miller Hazel & Wesley Pattillo Fly FLOWERS: Our Lady s Altar Society SANCTUARY LIGHT: Maudrey C. Landry Jesuit Spirituality Center 313 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Grand Coteau Silent, Individually-Direct Retreats of 3, 5 or 8-days begin on the following: Monday, May 9 or Thursday, May 12 Monday, May 23 or Thursday, May 26 Monday, June 6 or Thursday, June 9 Please visit website: jesuitspiritualitycenter.org or call am - Noon, 1-5pm Weekdays. Many dioceses right here in the United States do not have enough priests and trained lay ministers to serve their parishes. These dioceses are known as home missions. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal, which will take place this weekend in the second collection, supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries, including seminary education and lay ministry training. Please be generous in this appeal and share the resources to strengthen the Church at home. Nativity of Our Lady welcomes the following children into our Church family through the Sacrament of Baptism for the months of January through March 2016: Milah Ashley Menard, child of Trevor Jason Menard & Brittany Renee Hite Isabelle Marie Serrette, child of Calvin Anatole James Serrette & Sarah Elizabeth Mouton Kolton Michael, child of Jade Michael & Lexi Lee LeBlanc Taelyn Alise Businelle, child of Tyler Michael Businelle & Christine Blair Dupuy Marley Rae Flores, child of Kain Paul Flores & Lexie Nicole Boutte Wyatt Amilcar Boudreaux, child of Gervais Michel Boudreaux & Kimberly Lynn Dupont Vincent Dosier Boudreaux, child of Gervais Michel Boudreaux & Kimberly Lynn Dupont Mattile Amie Dupont, child of Kimberly Lynn Dupont Gervais Michel Boudreaux, Jr., child of Gervais Michel Boudreaux & Kimberly Lynn Dupont Paisleigh Grace Broussard, child of Chase Michael Broussard & Sarah Ashleigh Wahrmund Emma Marie Love, child of Benjamin Dean Love & Megan Reneé Broussard Easton Michael Murphy, child of Michael Patrick Murphy & Dori Marie Migues Noah Thai Pham, child of Thai The Pham & Brooke Renee LeBlanc Gavin Adam Leonard, child of Mitchell Francis Leonard & Amber Nicole Kelly

4 The names on our prayer list will stay on for 90 days. If you want to add or delete a name, please call the : Anna Robicheaux, Alice Robicheaux, Dakota Swope, Jake Thibodeaux, Jared Thibodeaux, Sue G. Dugas, Doreen Norman, Karen Simon, Elverse Babineaux, Jr., Liz Lancon, Faith Kramer, William Benoit, Scott, Mark Berard, Rickie Saintes, Doris Boutte, Jay Boutte, Tina Bourque, Myrtle Oubre, Myrtle Huval, Margie Belaire, Calli Hebert, Kenny Verret, Kathryn Monnin, Eileen Derouen, Geraldine Jones, Wayne Landry, David Labiche, Norvelle Belaire, Edward Landry, Natalie Rose Upchurch, Mary Belaire, Shirley Dooley Landry, Frederick Bozo Metz, Jr., Andrew Guillot, Lena Meyers, Mazel Vaughn, Lauren Begnaud, Tyler Delahoussaye, Tyler Poche, Donald Babin, Betty Walker, Lena Myers, George & Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Nicole Viator Ortego, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Dylan Ortego, Robin L. Viator, Janell Broussard, Clifton E. Babin, Caroline Dubois, Beverly Clark, Ronnie Buford, John Viator Please also pray for those individuals who, although they are in need of your prayers, have requested that their names not be publicized for privacy reasons. Mass for Elderly Sunday, May 1, :00pm Time to honor all Senior Citizens with Bishop Douglas Deshotel Celebrating Mass Immaculata Chapel, 1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette Reception immediately following in Marian Hall, provided by Ladies of Grace of the Knights of Peter Claver. We are encouraging families to bring their elderly loved ones. Call Stephanie Bernard, Program Coordinator, Diocese of Lafayette at for additional information or questions. PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS April 18-24, 2016 Apr. 18 th Rev. Donald Bahlinger, SJ Apr. 19 th Rev. Matthew Bazare Apr. 20 th Rev. Herbert Bennerfield Apr. 21 st Rev. Lloyd Benoit Apr. 22 nd Rev. Conley Bertrand Apr. 23 rd Rev. Kenneth Bienvenu Apr. 24 th Rev. Paul Bienvenu QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Fourth Sunday of Easter April 17, 2016 Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing What does it mean to you that Jesus is the Good Shepherd? Reading I: Acts 513:14, Many become believers. Reading II: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 The Lamb at the throne will be their shepherd and will lead them to springs of living water. Gospel: John 10:27-30 I give my sheep eternal life. Theme: Jesus knows us and calls us. CHILDREN: Jesus promises to guard us like a shepherd does the sheep. How do you experience his loving care in your life? YOUTH: Jesus said My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. How does Jesus speak to you? What new path is he asking of you? ADULT: What is your experience of being a follower of Christ, of being cared for and guarded with him as shepherd? Retrouvaille has a weekend coming up soon, May 6,7 & 8 in the Acadiana area. Retrouvaille is a ministry for couples in troubled marriages. Retrouvaille is French for rediscovery or reawakening. You may be more familiar with marriage encounter, which is intended to enrich good, stable marriages. Retrouvaille is more like a lifeline for troubled or broken marriages and hurting couples. It is for married couples who are anxious about their marriage, alone or distant from their partner, disillusioned or bored in their marriage, or who are experiencing coldness or conflict. Locally, Retrouvaille of Acadiana hosts 3 weekends per year followed by the six post-weekend sessions on Sunday afternoons. The weekends involve intensive work on communication skills and provide the foundation for the forgiveness and trust essential for rebuilding broken marriages. The six post-sessions frame up the concepts and provide practical solutions such as a method to resolve conflicts in a way that avoids the hurts of the past. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry, meaning that all of the presenting couples are past attendees who came to Retrouvaille with marriages in trouble and who have firsthand experience of the benefits that can result. Retrouvaille is a Catholic ministry and encourages individual and spiritual growth and the ultimate goal is to reinstall in hurting couples the joy and satisfaction of sacramental marriage. For more information or to register for the weekend, please contact Stacy or Donea Benandi at /2443, Community Coordinators or Bill and Andi Says at or visit our website at

5 Fourth Sunday of Easter April 17, 2016 I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth. Acts 13:47b READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Thursday: St. Anselm Friday: Earth Day; Passover begins Saturday: St. George; St. Adalbert Men's Homeless Shelter needs personal hygiene items & bath towels. Travelers are encouraged to donate hotel items collected during travels. Washcloths and towels are greatly needed as well, they can be new or used (cleaned.) Drop donations in the brown hamper in the foyer of the church / or at the church rectory. CURRENT EVENTS Monday, April 18, 2016 CCD - 9 th & 10 th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall (no 11 th Grade CCD Class) Tuesday, April 19, 2016 CCD - 5 th, 6 th, 7 th & 8 th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am CCD - 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd & 4 th Grades - 5:30pm - Barsen Hall Thursday, April 21, 2016 Theology of the Body - 6:30-7:45pm - Parish Hall Sunday, April 24, 2016 Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall Upcoming Cenacle Retreat June 3-5, 2016 Practicing Mercy: Kissed by Mercy, Embraced by Love Pope Francis announced an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. It started on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2015 and ends on November 20, 2016, the feast of Christ the King. Hence, mercy will be the focus of this retreat. It has been said that mercy is the capacity to enter the chaos of another, facilitating healing, wellness and wholeness in the process. In this retreat, we will explore what it means to believe in a God whose mercy is fresh every morning and our call to practice mercy in all our encounters on a daily basis. Presenter: Rev. Philip Chircop, S.J. Call Connie Armentor, one of the retreat captains, at for information about this retreat or information about any other Cenacle retreat. MASS SERVERS April 19-24, 2016 DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Tuesday 4/19/16 Wednesday 4/20/16 Thursday 4/21/16 Friday 4/22/16 Saturday 4/23/16 Sunday 4/24/16 5:30pm 9:00am 5:30pm 6:30am 4:00pm 7:00am 9:00am 10:30am Charles Lanza Christine Halphen Madeline Domingues Mary LeBlanc Betty Janis Dugas Charles Lanza Lloyd Verret Deacon Stephen VanCleve Corliss Ramirez Linda Viator Agnes Bourque Roland Boudreaux Brenda Robicheaux Linda Viator Barbara Breaux Willie & Cynthia Elmer Betty Donald Voohries Robbie & Julie Copeland Agnes Castro, Andreé Schlicher Wayne Duhon Deacon Stephen VanCleve Pat & Louise Lancon Pat & Lisa Dooley Wes & Vicki Pattillo ALTAR SERVERS Sacristan Sacristan Sacristan Sam Robichaux Carmyn Darcey Alex Viscardi, II Hunter Monté Reese Provost Judith Schicher Giac Pham John LaRive Brianna Ardeneaux

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YOUTH DIRECTOR: Gabrielle Reed PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church 130 N. Richelieu Circle New Iberia, LA 70560 Phone: (337) 364-8360 Email: nativity@cox.net Website: www.nativityni.org MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:00