THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 4, 2018 RECTOR OF CATHEDRAL PARISH Very Rev. Chester Arceneaux, VF PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Andrew Schumacher IN RESIDENCE Rev. Cyprian Eze PARISH DEACON Deacon George Jourdan PARISH SECRETARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE MANAGER RECEPTION CCS/PARISH FAMILY LIFE ACCOUNTING SACRISTAN Mrs. Danielle B. Huval Mrs. Karen Broussard Mrs. Brittany Primeaux Mrs. Andrea Polito Mr. Mike G. Breaux SACRED MUSIC CEMETERY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR/ORGANIST CANTOR YOUTH MINISTRY SUPERINTENDENT & EVANGELIZATION Mr. Thomas J. Niel Ms. Sasha Massey Mr. Chad Beraud Mr. Brady LeBlanc Mr. Adam Conque CATHEDRAL-CARMEL MUSEUM CURATOR GIFT SHOP MASS INTENTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mrs. Janice McNeil Mr. Brady LeBlanc Mrs. Laura Denny Mr. Marlon Woods Mrs. Kay Aillet Mr. Stanford Joseph The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. 914 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70501-6701. 337-232-1322. saintjohncathedral.org
NOVEMBER 4, 2018 I THE THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME How beautiful the words of Jesus in today s Gospel according to Mark: There is no other commandment greater than to love God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength ; and to love your neighbor as yourself. In our First Reading from the Book of Deuteronomy God gives this commandment to His People and promises blessings of a long life and prosperity for those who would keep it. Often times, we wonder where God is with this promise. We struggle to put God first and love others amidst the trails and challenges of this life and are often met with the mystery of the Cross. Isn t everything supposed to go well for us if we love God and neighbor? My brothers and sisters, why do we love? When we love and love and love to the point of being empty, to the point of hurting, to the point of being broken for others, then we are really loving God with our whole heart, soul, and strength. The prosperity promised by God will be ours for eternity, but in this life He will stretch us to pour every drop of love that we are able to give for the glory of God and the good of our neighbor. You see, this simple commandment is more challenging then it seems, for it requires us to love completely for the other, for the good of God and neighbor. Let us love this way and settle for nothing less. 9:00 & 11:00 Babysitting is available in the Cathedral Center Grace Suite for children ages 6 months 3 years. VOLUME 72 NUMBER 44 2
The mission of the Parish of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is helping people grow as followers of Christ by: Engaging in the Sacramental life of the Church (Liturgy and Spirituality) Studying the Christian Faith (Faith Formation) Growing as a Christian Disciple (Parish Outreach) Having a Missionary Presence in the Community (Works of Charity and Community Outreach) Being Stewards of the Parish Tradition and Mission (Administration and Development) YC-Youth Center CC-Cathedral Center CH-Cathedral Hall MON 11/5 TUES 11/6 WED 11/7 THURS 11/8 FRI 11/9 SAT 11/10 SUN 11/11 Join us in our parish mission this week at any of the above events. Do you see a need missing from our mission that Jesus is asking you to help fill? Give us a call at the parish office. 337-232-1322. 3 LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE Search for FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Search for
Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b- 30ab, 30e, 31-32; Lk 14:15-24 Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 [41-44] THE FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF ST. JOHN LATERAN MONDAY November 5, 2018 Weekday Edmond M. Reggie, C. L. (Ray) Campbell, Ed. Krampe TUESDAY November 6, 2018 Weekday Dale Dugas (A), Karen S. Cordova, Amparo R. Placer (A), Efie Trahan, Louise (A), Lucius, Joyce, Courtney and Jude, Harold & Scott Lavergne, Phil St. Pe., phanxico xavie Nam WEDNESDAY November 7, 2018 Weekday Dr. Frem F. Boustany, Jr., Ted T. Breaux, MayDel Jourdan (A), THURSDAY = November 8, 2018 Weekday All Souls List, Special Intentions, Toma Dang Van Can MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK FRIDAY November 9, 2018 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Geneieve S. Castille, Shirley Towsend, Mary Ann Lavergne SATURDAY November 10, 2018 Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church Vigil Jack Denny, A. J. Antoine, Millie & Roy Martin, Leo Primeaux, Wilson H. Landry, Jesse J. Luquette, Edgar G. Mouton, Sue Ann Voorhies, Hubert Red Dumesnil, Carrie Durand, Trudy Sturlese Heflin, Special Intentions, Evangelina Alonso, Paul A. Poydras, Kelly Duplechin, M/M Dudley Duplechin SUNDAY November 11, 2018 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Congregation, McElligott & Roy Families, Ussay Pellerin, Diana Lee Gesser, Melvin R. Boesch, Tom J. Stoma, Jr., Joy P. Vincent, Dempsey S. Thibodeaux, Douglas Trumps, Tom & Madelle Lockard, Butcher, Richard, Bourgeois & Hotard Families, Fernest & Laurence Derouen, John Patrick Kelly, Sr., George & Sylvia Bell, Walter Sr., Ella & Chester Vincent, Dr. & Mrs. Zerben Bienvenu, Beverly DeVille, Philip Comeaux, Eddie Ackal, Sr., Mathilde Thibodeaux, Fred Domingue, John F. O Neill, phanxico Nguyen Loan, Henry J. Steib, Barney Lampp, Leola T. Patin, Mr. Denny Long, Louis Joseph Champagne, Holy Souls 5
The Theology of the Body is the premier teaching of St. John Paul. Drawing from the Centerpiece of Christianity, The Incarnation, St. John Paul examines the fact that we are created in the Image and Likeness of God. What does this mean and how does it apply to everyday life? We are created for LOVE. The Gift of Self modeled for us by Christ is our blueprint for happiness. Beginning with the fundamental relationship of man and woman, he demonstrates that it is a real sign of Christ, the Bridegroom, and His love for His Bride, the Church. The Gift of Himself to us in the Eucharist points to the reality of our destiny.to be enfolded in the eternal exchange of love of the Blessed Trinity for all eternity. Cathedral Parish Centennial Celebration Dates: Wednesdays November 7, 14 Time: 6-8 PM Location: Cathedral Hall Registration: https://saintjohncathedral.org/theologyofthebody/ Cost: No charge, but Optional Workbook is $20 Program is open to all ADULTS 18 and over SENIOR S SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON WED 11:00am NOV 7 Cathedral Hall BAPTISMS Baptisms are held following the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday and the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Please visit our website for more information and call 6-8 weeks in advance. B MARRIAGES Please visit our website for more information and call 8-12 months in advance. ANOINTING OF THE SICK IN EMERGENCIES, CALL AT ANY TIME. INTERSTED IN JOINING THE CHURCH? CALL THE OFFICE AND ASK ABOUT THE RCIA PROGRAM CATHEDRAL PARISH USES FORMED! Parishioners ONLY can login with passcode F774MR Visit formed.org Get the FORMED APP for free in your app store 6
The St. Vincent de Paul society delivers Christmas Cards with a Mass Intention to all residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Lafayette Parish. This year we are delivering to over 1700 people. We need your help in these areas: 1) We need volunteers to help stuff envelopes on Tuesday, November 13 beginning at 10:00am in Cathedral Center; 2) We need assistance delivering Christmas Cards in December. If you have questions please call Gail Abshire, 232-2291. Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) is having their Monthly Meeting and Memorial Service on Thursday November 8, 2018 in the Cathedral Center at 6 pm. The Memorial Service honors recently deceased CDA members and spouses, Emily Lanoux, J. Hubert Red Dumesnil and Ralph Corky Cairns. HopeAfterAbortion.org; Project Rachel, 888-456 HOPE (888-456-4673) Rachel s Vineyard, 877-HOPE 4 ME (877-467-3463) National Helpline for Abortion Recovery, 866-482-LIFE (866-482-5433) Nominate Someone You Know as a Centennial Honoree In celebration of the close of the Diocesan Centennial Year, Cathedral Parish will be acknowledging many parishioners who have helped shape the past 100 years of the Catholic Faith in our parish and diocese. If you would like to nominate someone you know in the parish, please visit saintjohncathedral.org and click on the Centennial Honoree banner, or call the parish office. Please submit your nomination by the deadline of Friday, November 9 by 12:00 noon. General Offertory $21, 613.07 Specific Ministries $912.00 Bishop s Services Appeal $962.00 Total: $23, 487.07 General Offertory $17, 947.25 Specific Ministries $2, 122.66 Cemetery Beautification $2, 298.00 Total: $23, 367.91 Thank you for your generous stewardship 7
SAVE THE DATE Sunday, November 25 12:00pm Cathedral Hall Parish Centennial Celebration with food and music. Open to all. Sunday, December 2 Advent Begins. Tuesday, December 4 and Friday, December 7 7:30pm Chorale Acadienne Christmas Concert. Wednesday, December 5 6:00pm The Light is On For You Wednesday Confessions during Advent. Saturday, December 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with Masses 12/7 at 5:30pm, 12/8 at 8:00am. Sunday, December 9 3:00pm BREVE Choral Advent Concert Wednesday, December 12 6:00pm Cajundome Convention Center Closing Mass for the Centennial Year of the Diocese of Lafayette with Bishops Gregory Aymond and Douglas Deshotel. Sunday, December 16 3:00pm Lessons and Carols. Sunday, December 16 4:00pm Parish Christmas Social. Bishop O Donnell Eight Years on November 8 th - On November 8, 1994, Bishop Edward O Donnell was appointed the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette. O Donnell had been serving for over 10 years as an Auxiliary Bishop in his native Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri. His appointment filled the vacant seat that was a result of Bishop Flynn s move to the Archdiocese of Minneapolis - St. Paul in February 1994. Bishop O Donnell was installed on December 16, 1994 and served until his resignation was accepted on the anniversary of his appointment: November 8, 2002. On that date, his successor, Bishop Michael Jarrell, was announced as the sixth Bishop of Lafayette. Centennial Mass All are invited the closing Mass for the Centennial Year of our Diocese will be December 12 th at the Cajundome Convention Center at 6pm. Our Diocese and the wonderful people of our diocese and how God has poured forth His Love and guidance upon us in these last 100 Years will be the focus A Century of Love. Along with the Mass, there will be a Historical Display before and after the Mass as well as a presentation of the many people and cultures of our Diocese. The doors will open at 4:30 because there will be much to be a part of and see. All Catholics throughout our whole Diocese are invited and encouraged to attend. Please mark your calendars. Tolton From Slave to Priest performed live by Jim Coleman, December 6 th at 7pm and December 7 th at 7pm at St. Pius X Elementary School Auditorium in Lafayette (205 E. Bayou Pkwy). Admission is $25 (ages 10 & up). For ticket information contact Stephanie Bernard 337-261-5694 or visit: www.diolaf.org Centennial Yard Signs from now until Dec 12 th, lets us all put out our Centennial Yard Signs in solidarity of faith, knowing that God continues to make us His Church with His grace. If you need a yard sign, they can be purchased at the following 4 locations - Acadian Religious, Crossroads Bookstore, Cathedral Gift Shop and the Diocese Chancery Office (14708 Carmel Drive). Centennial Items for Sale - a limited amount of items were created for this Centennial Year and are true collectors items which will only be available during the remainder of this year Centennial History of the Diocese of Lafayette (book), Centennial Paperweight (color design), Centennial Christmas Ornament and the new Silver Commemorative Coin and designer box. If you would like to have a Centennial remembrance, you can purchase them at Acadian Religious, Crossroads Bookstore, Cathedral Gift Shop and the Diocese Chancery Office (1408 Carmel Dr). These items can also be views on the Diocesan Centennial Webpage. 8
DIOCESAN PRAYER CALENDAR FOR CLERGY, SEMINARIANS, AND RELIGIOUS MONDAY 11/5 TUESDAY 11/6 WEDNESDAY 11/7 THURSDAY 11/8 FRIDAY 11/9 SATURDAY 11/10 SUNDAY 11/11 Priests Rev. Joel Faulk Rev. Kendal Faulk Rev. Emmanuel Fernandez Rev. Thomas Finley Rev. Sam Fontana Rev. Brian Garry, SJ Rev. Taj Glodd Seminarians Andrew Killeen Luke Kirk Hayden Lacour Joshua LaFleur Alex Lancon Cole Laurents Cade LeBlanc Deacons Dcn. Durk Viator Dcn. William Vincent Dcn. Doug Wimberly Dcn. Byrne Winn Dcn. Jerry Wyble Dcn. Thomas Adams Dcn. Kenneth Arnaud Religious Sr. Jules Landry, MSC Sr. Joel Miller, MSC Sr. Monica Stelly, MSC Sr. Elsie Vidrine, MSC Sr. Consuelo Champagne. MSC Sr. Magdalen Broussard, MSC Sr. Ann Louise Arno, MSC FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY The Central Deanery of the Diocese of Lafayette presents Food for the Journey, a monthly lunchtime speakers series designed to help Catholics live out our faith in our daily lives. Our speaker for November is Rev. Andrew Schumacher, Parochial Vicar of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Lafayette. Food for the Journey will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at River Oaks Catering and Event Center Lafayette, 520 East Kaliste Saloom Road, beginning at 12:00 noon. An optional buffet is available for purchase beginning at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to come eat and be fed please bring a friend! Pre-registration is not required. For more information, please call Danielle Huval (232-1322).