19 th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 08/12/18 VOL 35 NO. 50

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1 19 th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 08/12/18 VOL 35 NO. 50

2 STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCE WEEKLY ATTENDANCE 463 ;Carville 56 WEEKLY BUDGET $6, Collection $7, Identified Contributors 121 There will be 1 envelope, 8/ There will be 1 envelope, 8/ Your weekly donations help meet our immediate needs, repairs and improvements. We thank all who give of their time, talent and treasure to our parish community. We always appreciate your generosity. On this Sunday, we continue to read from the Bread of Life discourse found in the sixth chapter of John s Gospel. Recall that we have been reading from this chapter for the past two weeks and will continue to read from it for another two. Last week, the crowd asked for a sign that would show that Jesus came from God. Jesus replied by saying that he is the sign and the bread of life sent by God. At this point, our Lectionary omits six verses in which Jesus predicts the unbelief of the crowd and further develops his connection with God the Father. In these verses, Jesus says that he was sent by God to do the Father s will. Jesus promises that those who look upon the Son with faith will find eternal life. Some of these themes are repeated in today s Gospel reading. Today s Gospel begins with a report that the Jews complained about Jesus claims regarding his identity. They knew his family, and they knew he was the son of Joseph. They could not comprehend what Jesus meant when he said that he came down from heaven. Jesus responds to the complaints by saying that only those who are chosen by God will recognize him as the one that God sent. This is a recurring theme in John s Gospel, that God has chosen those who will have faith in Jesus. In the verses that follow, Jesus talks more about his unity with the Father. He is the one who has seen the Father and, therefore, knows the Father. Those who listen to God will recognize that Jesus is the one sent from God. Those who believe will have eternal life. Jesus concludes with the central element of our Eucharistic theology. He promises that the bread of life will bring eternal life to those who partake of it, and he tells us that the bread of life will be his own flesh, given for the life of the world. In today s reading, we hear Jesus say again, as he did in last week's Gospel, that he is the bread of life. We also hear Jesus add that he is the living bread. Both of these statements help us understand better the gift that Jesus gives us in the Eucharist. We celebrate this gift of Jesus each time we gather for Mass. We believe that receiving Jesus in the Eucharist will lead us to eternal life. Are you feeling the need to make a commitment to a liturgical ministry? Listen for God s gentle push to a particular ministry. We know you can do it. Call the office if you need some gentle persuasion. Don t forget Wed., Aug. 15 th is a Holy Day of Obligation celebrating the feast of the Assumption of Mary. RCIA - Who is it for? Have you been coming to Mass but are not Catholic? Has God placed upon your heart a curiosity about Catholicism, a longing for a closer relationship with Him as you search for answers to your faith questions? If so, we invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith. Join us as we plant the seeds of faith and explore the richness and traditions of Catholicism. Inquiry Night for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults process (RCIA) is Thursday, August 30, 6:30 p.m. in the PAC. This process if for anyone who is not baptized, as well as those who are baptized in another faith background, or baptized Catholics who have not received Communion and Confirmation. We invite you to ask questions of what Catholics believe in an open, informal and welcoming environment. Come and see Our annual Bake Sale will be held the weekend of Aug at all masses. The proceeds of this sale are donated to the Muscular Dystrophy organization during the Labor Day Telethon. Remember to BAKE OR BUY! We offer our prayers and sympathy to Loran Conrad and family on the death of Loran s brother. If you have a child entering 2 nd grade this fall, and are interested in the Sacramental Prep Program for Reconciliation and Eucharist, please be sure to register. The Distribution of USDA Donated Food Commodities to the Needy will be given out in St. Gabriel on Tuesday, August 14 at the COA from 1:30-2 p.m. and the Community Center from 2-2:30 p.m. The Food Pantry distribution date is Aug. 15, 7 a.m. until noon at City Hall. 1 ST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!

3 Reflection: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary We all believe that when a person dies, if they are a state of perfect grace, His soul goes to Heaven, or in another word, that His soul is assumed into Heaven. We may very well know people in our own families who, we re sure, had their souls taken by God directly into Heaven. This may very well happen with many people. The main difference between these people and the end of Mary s life is that both Mary s soul and her body were assumed into Heaven. Why was Mary s body taken into Heaven along with her soul? Mary is the type of person that all of us were originally supposed to be, but didn t become because of Original Sin. If Adam and Eve, and all of us in turn, had never sinned, then every one of us would rise body and soul into Heaven at the end of our lives. Death as we know it (including the separation of body and soul) only exists because of human sin. Yet Mary was given a special gift by God, since God knew from eternity that she would accept His calling to be the Mother of Christ. This gift was the privilege given at the first moment of Mary s existence, the privilege of her Immaculate Conception. That she was conceived by her mother, St. Anne, without Original Sin, meant that her whole life was a special grace from God. It was still filled with struggles and pain, but at the end of her life on this earth, Mary became a sign of hope for us. Because Mary was never touched by the effects of original sin, she didn t suffer the corruption of her body. Mary is the perfect example of what it means to take the gifts given by God and use them completely for good. Because Mary accepted the great gift of being the Mother of Jesus, the Mother of God, and because she always stood faithful to Christ, even as he hung on the Cross, she was protected by God from the most powerful effect of original sin: that body and soul should be separated at the time of death. So when the end of Mary s life came, she became the sign that shows all of us our own destiny as disciples of Christ. When we die, our souls and bodies will be separated for quite some time: until the end of time, in fact. Nonetheless, if you and I follow Christ even when it means embracing the Cross if we are always willing to use the gifts God has given us for good and not evil then when Christ comes a second time (at the end of time), your body and my body will be raised by Christ, and with our Blessed Mother in Heaven we will all thank God for the gift of life. We shouldn t forget that we celebrate this in our Creed when we pray, We believe in the resurrection of the body.

4 19 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sun. 12 7:00 a.m. MASS Mon. 13 8:00 a.m. No Mass Tues. 14 7:00 a.m. Men s Reflection Group 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass 6:00 p.m. KCs Mtg. Feast of the Assumption Wed. 15 8:00 a.m. Feast Day Mass Noon Feast Day Carville 7:00 p.m. Feast Day Mass Thurs. 16 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass Fri. 17 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass Sat. 18 4:00 p.m. VIGIL 20 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sun. 19 7:00 a.m. MASS 2:30 p.m. Confirmation Retreat Deacon Thomas Birthday Mon. 20 8:00 a.m. No Mass Tues. 21 7:00 a.m. Men s Reflection 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass Wed. 22 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass 5:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting Thurs. 23 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass 6:30 p.m. Baptismal Seminar Fri. 24 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass Sat. 25 9:00 a.m. Rel Ed Teacher Workshop 4:00 p.m. VIGIL 21 st Sunday in Ordinary Time Sun. 26 7:00 a.m. MASS MDA BAKE SALE ALL MASSES Bake or Buy!!! 9:00 a.m. Confirmation Class Mon. 27 8:00 a.m. No Mass 6:30 p.m. Rel Ed Opening Mass DAILY READINGS 19 th Sunday of Ordinary Time 1 Kings 19:4-8; Ephesians 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51 Monday, August 13 Daily Reading Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28c; Matthew 17:22-27 Tuesday, August 14 Daily Readings Ezekiel 2:8-3:4; Matthew 18:1-5, 10, Wednesday, August 15, Assumption of Mary (Holy day) Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56 Thursday, August 16 Daily Readings Ezekiel 12:1-12; Matthew 18:21-19:1 Friday, August 17 Daily Readings Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63; Matthew 19:3-12 Saturday, August 18 Daily Readings Ezekiel 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Matthew 19: th Sunday of Ordinary Time Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 Pray for our Sick and Homebounds: Frank Banta, Sr., Betty Jean Barbay, Ann Barrett, Annabelle Bourque, Dick & Joan Chapman, Melissa Conrad, E.J. & Joyce Crochet, Ruby Edmonston, Lily Fairchild, Eunice Fairchild, Carolyn Harelson, John Johnson, Thomas Labat, Mary Belle Landaiche, Jane Pittman, Anthony & Bessie Pizzolato, Sheryl Rodeillat, Mary Joyce Sheldon, Charles Spedale, Karl Tassin, Connie Ward, & Herman Warthen. Include in your prayers all of the sick & suffering in our families especially those living in nursing homes. Also, pray for peace in the world, & for all men and women in our armed forces. IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR NAME REMOVED FROM THIS LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE. WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS 08/13 8:00 a.m. No Mass 08/14 8:00 a.m. Rachael LeBlanc; Harold Waggenspack 08/15 8:00 a.m. Aubrey & Jackie LaPlace; Dr. & Mrs. Ben Prejean Chapman-Lapeyrolerie Families 7:00 p.m. Mona Landry 08/16 8:00 a.m. M/M John Mire Landry; Mona Landry; Kranowski Family 08/17 8:00 a.m. Carl & Jared LaPlace; Raymond Landry; Peltier-Landry-LeBlanc-Marchand Families M/M James Gremillion 08/18 4:00 p.m. Joseph Acaldo Family; M/M Ellis P. Gaudet M/M L. G. Hoffmann, Sr. & Jr. 08/19 7:00 a.m. For the Parish 10:15 a.m. Warthen Fmaily; Jeanne Johnson; Brennan Rube Beverly, Greg & A.G. Wright, Jr.; Mona Landry 08/20 8:00 a.m. No Mass

5 Sponsored by: Ladies Altar Society Benefits: Muscular Dystrophy Association August 25&26 After all masses Please bring a cake, buy a cake, or make a donation. Bake or buy, please!!! If you need further information: Call Carol Peltier, or Linda Landry, Last year our proceeds benefitted this program. We request the funds stay in Louisiana. Camp Starlite proved it can survive a tropical storm this year! Despite an early dismissal, all 97 campers had a blast. Thank you so much to our dedicated counselors, program staff, and medical staff who made sure this week was incredible. We could not have put on camp without our guest chefs, carnival sponsors, and activity donors. We truly appreciate your time and contributions for our campers.