PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux. RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 pm 3:45 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses ROSARY:

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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: Fr. Ed Degeyter DEACON: BOOKKEEPER: Linda L. Viator SECRETARY: Polly Camacho DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Brenda PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 pm 3:45 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses ROSARY: Wednesday: Thursday: 8:20 am (Pro-Life) 5:00 pm

2 Take this all of you, and eat it, this is my body...take this, all of you, and drink from it. This is the cup of my blood. Eucharistic Prayer To give the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ to our brothers and sisters in Christ is an awesome privilege. Are you worthy? No, none of us is worthy, but we are striving to grow in holiness. If you are being called to this ministry, call at the church office ( ). Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church Wednesdays in Advent 6:30-8:00 pm Next Opportunity is December 19 th Donations for Christmas flowers and decorations can now be made by calling the office Deadline: December 17 th Christmas Masses Vigil Mass (Monday, December 24 th ) First Mass (Tuesday, December 25 th ) Second Mass (Tuesday, December 25 th ) 4:00 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am New Year s Day Mass Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Anticipated Mass (Monday, December 31 st ) 5:30 pm Mass (Tuesday, January 1 st ) 8:00 am Jacob LeBlanc, Seminarian Saint Joseph Seminary River Road St. Benedict, LA You can use the address above if you would like to send a note of encouragement or if you wish to send donations, please make check out to Jacob LeBlanc. We ask that families who are expecting the birth of a child please call our church office early in the pregnancy so that we can register you for the baptismal class and put your child on the schedule to be baptized. Thank you very much. Upcoming Cenacle Retreats March 8-10, 2019 Road to Emmaus: God s Loving & Merciful Desire for Encounter with us Presenter: Rev. Joe Kraff Taking the Emmaus Scripture as our guide, we will consider God s merciful call to us to return to him, take up our cross and continue our journey of conversion. This retreat will consider how Jesus encouraged women to become his disciples. Call Connie Armentor at for information about this retreat or information about any other Cenacle retreat. Some of the Catholic High School students are planning to attend the Pro-Life Walk scheduled in Washing, D.C. on January 22, Nativity of our Lady will have a second collection the weekend of January 12 & 13, 2019 to help with their expenses. REFLECTIONS Third Sunday of Advent - Perhaps the most difficult thing God asks us to do is to trust. When all is going well, it is tempting to think it is because we are right with the Lord. But God promised us his peace - not that things would go as we wished. The Lord provides food for the birds, but he doesn t throw it in the nest. We need to do all we can and trust the result to God. When we strive to do God s will, love others, and care for others, we will find God s peace within our hearts even in the worst of times. I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the Lord, and he has been my savior. - Isaiah 12:2 Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

3 Tuesday, December 18, :30pm Robert Bobby Bonin, Quang V. Nguyen M/M John D. Hulin Rev. Fr. Joachim Ho Quang Tam Wednesday, December 19, :00am Dr. Roy Landry, Mrs. Doris T. Collins Robert Bobby Bonin, Quang V. Nguyen Robert Halphen, Sr., Warren Hulin, Sr. A Special Intention for Healing Thursday, December 20, :30pm Robert Bobby Bonin, Quang V. Nguyen Brenda (liv)(bd) Friday, December 21, :30am Robert Bobby Bonin, Quang V. Nguyen In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph Saturday, December 22, :00pm Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Marilyn Landry Jan & Lee Slowik, Mrs. Doris T. Collins Judy Badeaux, Dr. Clyde Rougeou, Jr. Winclise Bourque, M/M Arthur Lemoine Amelia Segura Selph, Warren Barras Lloyd & Nina Geoffroy, Patrick O Brien Cecile & Sandy Vincent Robert Bobby Bonin In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph Sunday, December 23, :00am Parishioners, Marlene T. Broussard Mona B. Simon 9:00am Msgr. H. J. Barsen, Tommy Breaux, Sr. Agapito A. Castro, Quang V. Nguyen Gerald Bick Girouard, Don Taylor Walter Duplantis 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Ransonet & Dressel Fly Donna M. Lanza, Janell B. Broussard (bd) Clarence & Violet Lancon, Joseph Viator Lynward Lynn Ransonet, Patti Gagnard Barbara Hargrave, M/M Enuse Gaspard Men's Homeless Shelter needs personal hygiene items & bath towels. Travelers are encouraged to donate hotel items collected during travels. Specific Needs: shampoo, razors, soap, deodorants, & toothpaste. 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 Come Home for Christmas As Advent approaches, we celebrate the coming of Jesus. During this particular season of the Liturgical Year, we are reminded of our family and friends who have drifted away from the church. Once again, the Diocese of Lafayette will be sponsoring their annual Come Home for Christmas Campaign. We want our brothers and sisters to return home to be with their spiritual family. Every active Catholic is encouraged to invite someone to accompany them to Mass on Christmas Day. Offer to pick them up and bring them with you. Please pray for the success of this outreach. We also encourage you to participate in your parish program by submitting to the Church Office the name of a special friend or family member that you would like to invite to Come Home for Christmas. Please submit the names and addresses by December 17 th. Forms are provided at all the entrances of the church and may be placed in the collection basket when completed. Please Join Us! In praying for an end to abortion and all pro-death activities in our nation and in our world. South Deanery March For Life Tuesday January 22, 2019 St. Peter s Catholic Church, New Iberia, Louisiana Silent Eucharistic Procession (from Grotto on Main Street to St. Peter s Church) 6:00pm Mass for Life (A Love Offering Will Be Collected) Five Day Rosary Congress (24 hour Eucharistic Adoration for five days following March & Mass with Pro-Life Rosary recited every hour on the hour) Guest Celebrant for Eucharistic Procession & Mass: Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel Diocese of Lafayette, LA For more information call (337)

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 : Jason Walker, Diane Lopez, Nelson Landry, Betty J., Cynthia Picard, Morris Newman, Laura George, Shawn George, Anslem & Prejean Families, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Kayla Broussard, Neal Boutte, Brittany Jenkins, Peggy Bonvillian, Chandra, Stephen Etienne, Greig Bodin, Jim McDuff, Carmen Merryman, Malcolm Guilbeau, Eyan Derouen, Joy Mayer, Ida Snoddy, Liz Lancon, Lori Agular, Gerald Butsy Bayard, Tony Fontenot, Dudley David, Sr., Brent Buteaux, Gayle Hebert, Max Thibodeaux, Cherié Alexandrescu, Rita Gary, James Boudreaux, Issac Lehmann, Fran Jackson, Gilbert Jackson, Falyn & Freya Sonnier, Menson, Marie, Hazel Robichaux, Johnnie Dennis, Cindy Trahan, William Stock, Rachel Landry, Bridgette Buteaux, Deacon John Sarkies, Robin L. Viator, Theresa Olmsted, Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Kate & Dylan Ortego, Dustin & Nicole V. Ortego, Colin D. Trahan, Carson Viator, Barbara Verret, Acey Fruge, Carrol Navarre, Jr., Earline Navarre, Carrol Navarre, Sr., Heath Michael Boutte, Alice Robicheaux, Debra White, James White, Ed Broussard, Michael Lee Sundberg, Jason Goutierrez, Agnes Bourque, Linda Moore, Jared Thibodeaux, Jake Thibodeaux, Caroline Dubois, Ruby Deshotel, Ralyn Reed, Irene Hebert, Patsy Thibodeaux, Beth Pharr, Avery Comb, Charles Robicheaux, Abby Musselwhite, Norvelle Belaire, Kurt Menard, Ulysse Robichaux, Peter Pollak, Joey Paul Landry, Tricia Boutte, Crystal Derouen, Julian Hoffpauir, Penny Granger, Al Sonnier, Dot Boutte, Dannette Guillotte, Jordyn Eabear, Roger Trahan, Danielle LeCompte, Gentry Boudreaux, Mia Lancon, Peggy L. Meyers, Brian Broussard, Misty Guidry, Lung Tran Nguyen, Marie Olson, Alyssa Prejean, Josephine Delcambre, Robert, Danny Segura, Mary McDonald, Mazel Meyers, Sherry Darcey, Tina Clements, Peggy H. Vice, Stephanie Breaux Bradley, Celia Camacho, Faye Guidry, Ryan Ianaux, Sirena Rogers, Holly Hargett, Oleus Champagne, Jr., Kolby Smith, Kori Smith, Cheryl Phelps, Hallie Batie, Jean Paul Marceaux, Randy Breaux 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. PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS December 17-23, 2018 Dec. 17 th Rev. Charles Langlois Dec. 18 th Rev. Msgr. H.A. Larroque, JCD Dec. 19 th Rev. Korey LaVergne Dec. 20 th Rev. Bernard Lebiedz, OSB Dec. 21 st Rev. Clyde LeBlanc, SJ Dec. 22 nd Rev. Steven LeBlanc Dec. 23 rd Rev. Jerome LeDoux, SVD TODAY S READINGS Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018 Reading I: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Rejoice, for the Lord is in your midst. Reading II: Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. Gospel: Luke 3:10-18 John the Baptist announces the coming of the Messiah. Theme: John baptized with water, but the Messiah will baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Because our church bulletin is printed out of state, all Mass intentions and announcements should be submitted to the office at least two weeks prior to the requested bulletin date, earlier if it is a holiday season because we have earlier deadlines. Thank you...a tradition of excellence in grades Now accepting Applications for Admission to Catholic High School for the school year. Students and parents are invited to Touring Tuesdays from 8:00am to 12:30pm. Please call for information or to schedule an appointment. For more information please contact the Admissions Office at or admissions@chspanthers.com. Catholic High, New Iberia... Dedicated to the development of 4th - 12th grade students through academic excellence and Christcentered values rooted in caring discipline, compassion, and zeal. DÉCOR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS Anyone interested in helping with the Christmas Decorations for our Church and are willing to share their talents, please come. Décor volunteers will meet to decorate at 9:00am Friday, December 21 st

5 DAY DATE Tuesday 12/18/18 Wednesday 12/19/18 Thursday 12/20/18 Friday 12/21/18 Saturday 12/22/18 Sunday 12/23/18 MASS SERVERS December 18-23, 2018 CURRENT EVENTS Monday, December 17, 2018 CCD - 9 th, 10 th & 11 th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Tuesday, December 18, 2018 K.C. & Ladies Aux. Memorial Mass - 5:30pm K.C. & Ladies Aux. Christmas Social - 6pm CCD - 5 th, 6 th, 7 th & 8 th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall R.C.I.A. Class - 6:30pm - Church Office Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:20am with Mass at 9am CCD - 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd & 4 th Grades - 5:30pm - Barsen Hall Light is On For You - Confessions - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Church Friday, December 21, 2018 Nativity 3 Diner Crew TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION 5:30pm 9:00am 5:30pm 6:30am 4:00pm 7:00am 9:00am 10:30am Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018 The King of Israel, the L, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. Zephaniah 3:15b READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent; Las Posadas begins Tuesday: International Migrants Day Friday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins A new book study will begin on January 15 and January 17, 2019 and is based on the book, 33 Days to Merciful Love, by In Memory of: FLOWERS: No Flowers in Advent SANCTUARY LIGHT: Howard & Dustin McCoy Note: The cost for altar flowers is $45 and the cost for the sanctuary light is $8. Please call ( ) or come by the office to make arrangements. Fr. Ed Degeyter Fr. Ed Degeyter Fr. Ed Degeyter Madeline Domingues Christine Halphen Charles Lanza Keith Comeaux Paul Broussard Pete Aucoin Jennifer Reynolds Brenda Prejean/ Youth Member GOING ON VACATION? For nationwide Mass times and locations, phone or visit or download the Mass Times App on your smartphone. Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, this 33 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat goes even deeper than the book alone and explores new material on the heart of St. Thérèse of Lisieux s Little Way, uncovering the power of trust in the face of personal darkness, inspiring participants to become great saints amid ordinary circumstances, and laying the foundation for a personal consecration to Divine Mercy. 33 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat is a seven-week retreat and falls within Stage Three of the Hearts Afire Program. Please contact Brenda, , if you are interested in attending. Percy Barrilleaux Bea Reneé Haney Linda Viator Brenda Mike Degeyter Thelma Hulin Lionel & Doris Louviere Bea Brenda Oubre, Donald Voorhies Agnes Castro, Mary Taylor Karl & Sarah Boudreaux Wes & Vicki Pattillo Charles Lanza, Peggy Fitch Holli Cambre ALTAR SERVERS Alyssa Bertrand Tré Bertrand Carmyn Darcey Bobby Bonin Payton Cooper Lexi Anderson Anna Pham

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