What do the Saints Say?

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1 VOLUME #21 ISSUE 43 THE THRITY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November 4, 2018 What do the Saints Say? JEROME. This question is only that which is a problem common to all skilled in the law, namely, that the commandments are differently set forth in Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy. Wherefore He brought forward not one but two commandments. And therefore there is added, And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; the Lord thy God is one God. He mentions the first and greatest commandment of all; this is that to which each of us must give the first place in his heart, as the only foundation of piety, that is, the knowledge and confession of the Divine Unity, with the practice of good works, which is perfected in the love of God and our neighbor; wherefore there is added, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy mind, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. THEOPHYLACT. See how He has enumerated all the powers of the soul; for there is a living power in the soul, which He explains, when He says, With all thy soul, and to this belong anger and desire, all of which He will have us give to Divine love. There is also another power, which is called natural, to which belong nutriment and growth, and this also is all to be given to God, for which reason He says, With all thy heart. There is also another power, the rational, which He calls the mind, and that too is to be given whole to God. THEOPHYLACT. He says that it is like, because these two commandments are harmonious one with the other, and mutually contain the other. For he who loves God, loves also His creature; but the chief of His creatures is man, wherefore he who loves God ought to love all men. But he who loves his neighbor, who so often offends him, ought much more to love Him, who is ever giving him benefits. And therefore on account of the connection between these commandments, He adds, There is none other commandment greater than these. It goes on: And the Scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God, and there is none other but he: and to love him with all the heart, and with all the soul, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. BEDE. He shows when he says, this is greater than all sacrifices, that a grave question was often debated between the scribes and Pharisees, which was the first commandment, or the greatest of the Divine law; that is, some praised offerings and sacrifices, others preferred acts of faith and love, because many of the fathers before the law pleased God by that faith only, which works by love. This scribe shows that he was of the latter opinion. But it continues, And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. THEOPHYLACT. By which He shows that he was not perfect, for He did not say, Thou art within the kingdom of heaven, but, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. BEDE. But the reason why he was not far from the kingdom of God was, that he proved himself to be a favorer of that opinion, which is proper to the New Testament and to Gospel perfection. AUGUSTINE. Nor let it trouble us that Matthew says, that he who addressed this question to the Lord tempted Him; for it may be that though he came as a tempter, yet he was corrected by the answer of the Lord. Or at all events, we must not look upon the temptation as evil, and done with the intention of deceiving an enemy, but rather as the caution of a man who wished to try a thing unknown to him. JEROME. Or else, he is not far who comes with knowledge; for ignorance is farther from the kingdom of God than knowledge; wherefore he says above to the Sadducees, Ye err, not knowing the Scriptures, or the power of God. It goes on: And no man after that durst ask him any questions. BEDE. For since they were confuted in argument, they ask Him no farther questions, but take Him without any disguise, and give Him up to the Roman power. From which we understand that the venom of envy may be overcome, but can hardly lie quiet. MASS INTENTIONS For the Week of November 6, 2018 November 9, 2018

2 8:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 6 Parishioners of St. Ann, Rai & Thaddeus Pellegrin 8:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 7 Parishioners of St. Ann, 8:00 A.M. - Thursday, November 8 Parishioners of St. Ann, Leland A. Fabre 8:00 A.M. - Friday, November 9 Parishioners of St. Ann, 4:00P.M. - Saturday, November 10 Parishioners of St. Ann, Wilbert & Elise Hebert Linda Ann Hebert, Salome H. Matherne, Matthew S. Matherne, Peter W. Hebert, Samuel Dominic Hebert, Jacob LeCompte Sr., Kenneth, Paul & Josie Domangue, Ramona & Alton Malcolm, Larry & Troy Foret, Carla Lyons, Nikie Hebert, Nicole Staffley, Johnny Adam Switch, Celeste, May, Rosevelt LeCompte Jr., & Sr., Paul Chauvin, Mercedeze & Lloyd Duplantis, Miriam, CJ. & Lanny Naquin, Russell Portier Sr., Raymond McGhee, Katie Savoie, Holy Souls, Special Intention, Wilbert Dupre Sr., Jerry & Mathew Arceneaux, Eric Joel & Frank Rogers, Eldred & MayBelle Ellender, Dolores Viteaux, Katie Pellegrin Lambart, Michael J. Florek 8:00A.M. - Sunday, November 11 Parishioners of St. Ann, Lawrence & Eula Mazarac, Marla Mazarac, Rhea P Voisin, Eddie Voisin Jr., Julius & Melanie Boquet, Eula Mae, Paul & Roland Rodrigue, Cindy R. Broussard, Rita & Gilbert Bergeron family, Michael Falgout, Irma Authement, Casey Authement, Brandon Pellegrin, Sue Bueche, Mary Eve & Vayne Bascle family, Arthe Breaux family, Arthur Lee Fabre, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Fabre, Mr. & Mrs. Irby Petit, Aubrey Lee Boquet, Judith & Donald Lirette Jr. Erous & Eric Eschete, Annie Ellender, Clyde Pitre, Clyde & Elizabeth Lirette, Andrew & Edna Pitre, David Naquin, Curtis Lirette, Marie Gaston, Ella Mae Guidry, Jesse Fanguy Sr., Ann Hebert, Veronica Trahan, Terry Lirette, Wilma, Eugene & John Dusenbery, Vin & Joyce LeBlanc & family, Michael J. Florek, Marie Bourgeois 10:00A.M. - Sunday, November 11 Parishioners of St. Ann, Joyce, Deborah, Celina & Herbert Belanger, Rosie & Richard Lafont, Donald LeBoeuf, Harry Klingman, Lyle LeCompte & family, Patty Haydel, Katie Pellegrin Lambart, Michael J. Florek, Al Boudreaux, Diana & Norris Bourg, Marie Bourgeois MEMORIALS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 4 th 2018 The Sanctuary Light burns this week in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Eldred Hebert Sr. requested by Wayne & Judy Duhon Altar Bread-Ladies Altar Society STEWARDSHIP REPORT October 27 & 28, 2018: Envelopes: $ Loose: $ $498.00(Online)= $ A special second collection will be held in all parishes in the diocese for the Bayou Catholic Magazine on Nov The Bayou Catholic is the official magazine of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Thank you for your generosity!

3 ~*~ FLOWER MEMORIALS FOR ALL SAINT S DAY ~*~ ~*~Clarice & Bobbly Leblanc, Lee Lapeyrouse Sr.,Cy Ledet, Melvin Dennis & Wade Ledet, Thelma & Alvin Ledet, Faye & Thomas Rogers, Roy Hunter, Jody Schouest, Shara Ramsier- Requested by: Stacey & Kerry Lapeyrouse, Louis, Tyler & Heidi Ledet~*~ ~*~Oneal & Valerie Bascle, Cyril & Mae Boquet, Leslie & Carley Bascle, Walper & Beverly Theriot Requested by: Leward & Peggy Boquet~*~ ~*~Ivy & Loretta Usie, Carbert Picou, Aubrey & Brinna Picou Requested by: Vickie & Bryce Picou~*~ ~*~Walter & Agnes Dupre, Bertha Lyons, Norman & Barbara Dupre, Patty Breaux, Kamryn Authement, Evest & Emily Authement, Gerald & Nell Ledet, Mabel Falgout-Requested by: Eugene & Elsie Authement~*~ ~*~Brunet & LeBoeuf family- Requested by: the family~*~ ~*~Geraldine Dupre Requested by: Ivy Sr., Norris & Diana Bourg Requested by: the family Allen, Clarice, & John Bascle, Ray & Jackie Chaisson, Lawless & Clara Barrios, Gordon & Merlin Seuzeneau Requested by: Chaisson family~*~ ~*~Kurtz, LeBoeuf, Cadiere & Thibodeaux families Requested by: Jack, Kayla and kids~*~ ~*~Michael, Ruby, & Merlin Bascle, Gussie & L.E. Fletcher, Dr. Dean Ellithrope, Vivian & Bob Finklea, Norma & ~*~Bert Rhodes, Aucoin, Bascle Fletcher & Raiford Grandparents, Requested by: the families~*~ Henry J., Louise, Henry A., Louis & Irene Klingman, Lisa Bourg, Paul J. Boquet, Lorella LeBoeuf Boquet Requested by: the families~*~ ~*~Clayton, Rose Mae Guidry & Stanislaus, Urline Hymel- Requested by: the family~*~ ~*~Douglas Ramsiere, Shara, Jean, Ann Schouest Ramsier Marty T. Nutter, Nicholas Nutter~*~ ~*~Floyd & Larry Bascle~*~ Ginette & Dennis Neal, Tiffany Pellegrin Requested by:monica & Lynn Pellegrin~*~ ~*~Egnolia & Henry Neil & Rai & Thaddeus Pellegrin~*~ Henry Tolleson, Gert & Wilson~*~ ~*~Hubert Belanger- Requested by: Randy & Lisa Bourg~*~Alphonse & Mayola Blanchard, Lindberg Plaisance Requested by: Allen & Anne Plaisance~*~ Jan Chalwek -Requested by: the family~*~ ~*~Hayes & Loverne Boudreaux & Eugene & Lualice Rodriguez~*~ ~*~The family members of Cecil & Irma Authement & Doris Meeker~Lyle Lecompte & family~*~ ~*~Kenneth Breaux & Debra Dupre~*~Linda Whipple Schouest -Requested by: Numa & Missy~*~ ~*~Theresa, Joe Jeffey, Brenda & Chad Bonvillian, William & Rita Leonard, William & Brenda Earline Foret Requested by: the family~*~ YOUTH FORMATION CLASSES FOR NOVEMBER: Monday Nov. 5 th (11th grade only) Nov. 12 th & Nov. 26 th (6 th - 9 th & 11 th grades) Tuesday Nov. 13 th & 27 th (K - 5 th grades) If you have any questions please Call Lisa ADULT FORMATION: Want to dive deeper into your Catholic Faith? Adult formation classes are offered during every youth formation class. All parents are encouraged to attend. Call Lisa Lapeyrouse for more RIGHT TO LIFE CALENDERS St. Ann KC council 8932 will be selling Right to Life 2019 calendars at all Masses on the weekend of November 3rd and 4th. All proceeds from the sales support the life-saving work of Terrebonne-Lafourche Right to Life. Cost is $ BLESSING OF THE CEMETERY Fr. Cody will bless St. Ann Cemetery and Bisland Cemetery after the 4:00p.m. Mass on November 3 rd.

4 ROAST BEEF PLATE LUNCHES The youth and Adult Mentors of St. Ann will be selling tickets for Roast Beef Plate Lunches after all masses. The lunch will be on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 11a.m-1p.m. Eat in or take out! The lunch will include roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and bread. Cost is $10. All proceeds will go towards paying for our teens and chaperones to attend March for Life in Washington D.C this January. Thank you for your support! CHURCH CLEANING: November 11- Leslie B., Tim, Mona, Darlene L., Kellie B. MASSES MINISTERS COMMENTATOR/ ALTAR SERVERS USHERS OF THE EUCHARIST LECTOR November 10 & 11 SATURDAY Sue, Steve Hayes, Connie Tyler, Rebecca Steve B., Dave, Ollie 4:00P.M. Yvonne, June SUNDAY Bert, Dana, David, Nick Lee, Volunteer Doug, Numa, Claude 8:00A.M. Christine, Doug 10:00A.M. Gerald, Melody, Mindy, Lisa Cindy D., Connie D. Brianna, Cole, Gavin, Mason Kenneth, Joseph *This schedule only serves as a reminder. Please pick up a complete schedule in the back of church. Thank you for serving St. Ann Parish.*

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