St. Charles Borromeo Church Sunday, November 18, 2018 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Volume 43 Number 46 Of that day or hour, no one knows. (Mark 13:32) When Jesus said that no one knows when the Second Coming would happen, was he saying that even he didn t know? It sure seems that way. Maybe he was reminding us that he had submitted to the limitations of being human, just like us. Yes, he was fully divine, but he was also fully human. And that entailed certain limitations. This is why Luke tells us that Jesus was always increasing in wisdom before God and man (Luke 2:52). Today, however, Jesus knows when he will come again. The problem is, we still don t know! Repeatedly throughout history, people have tried to predict the end of the world. St. Paul thought it was just around the corner. St. Hippolytus of Rome and St. Irenaeus of Lyon thought it would happen in AD 500. John Wesley, the first Methodist, thought the end would come in 1836. Many Christian leaders and no shortage of psychics have also weighed in. Not surprisingly, many of these people then recalculated the dates after their first predictions didn t come true, only to have their followers disappointed again. Some believers are more cautious. They tell us that we will see specific clues when the time is near. They point to certain signs a war in the Middle East, a drought in Africa, earthquakes in Peru, or some other disaster. When those signs occur, it means that Jesus is very near. Still, no human being knows when Jesus will come. It could be today. It may not be for thousands of years. St. Francis had a different take on the subject. Once, when he was working in the garden, a friar asked, What would you be doing now if you knew that Jesus was coming back today? Francis replied, I would keep hoeing my garden. Francis knew he was trying his best to be ready, and there was nothing more he could do. The point is, Jesus will come. So our best answer is the same as it has always been: be ready. Come, Lord Jesus! The Word Among Us Daily Meditation (November 18, 2018) Mon., 11/19 - NO MASS Mass Intentions for the Week
Tues., 11/20-7:30 A.M. Mass - Eleanor Polkey (B); The Pennison & Polkey Families; Freddie Pierce; George, Louise & Marcella Bourgeois; Robichaux Family; William "Bill" Nezzio; M/M Richard Gaudet Sr. & Family; Melanie Pitre & Children Wed., 11/21 6:00 P.M. MASS Vigil Mass For Thanksgiving Day: Mary Frances Bourgeois; Dave Folse Jr. (DA); Freddie Pierce; George, Louise & Marcella Bourgeois; Memorial Society; Special Intention; Elizabeth, Abdon Portier & Gerald; Chad Crochet; Gautreaux & Richard Families; Sally Thibodaux; Roy Bourgeois; Ilson & Annette Mire; Eddie & Bessie Bourgeois Thurs., 11/22 7:30 A.M. MASS Thanksgiving Day Mass: (Administration Office Closed.) Alicia Weimer (B); Freddie Pierce; George, Louise & Marcella Bourgeois; Richard & Elsie Gaudet & Family; Robichaux Family; Sally Thibodaux (DA); Melanie Pitre & Children; Betty Theriot; Edward Trosclair (B- 11/23); Marguerite Zeringue (11/23); Philip Barrios(11/23) Fri, 11/23 - NO MASS (Administraton Office Closed.) Please Note: Mass Intentions for this day will be offered Thanksgiving Day at 7:30 A.M. Sat., 11/24-4:00 P.M. Vigil Mass of The Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Ames & Valerie Rodriguez; P. J. Zeringue; Beulah Foret Pertuit (DA-11/26); Ces & Rena Zeringue; Yvonne & Charley Plaisance; Gene Nichols; Mike & Nita Zeringue; Charles & Nell Zeringue; Clifton & Emma Lee Babin; Donatien & Kate Danos; Frank & Edna Weimer; Freddie Pierce; Gautreaux & Richard Families; George Murray; George, Louise & Marcella Bourgeois; Gerald "T-Shay" Foret; Gordner & Velma Foret; Gilbert "Chief" Knoblock; Tammy Knoblock Toups; Gregory, Boudreaux & Gaubert Families; Joseph P. & Mildred T. Bourgeois; Joel Bourgeois; Augustin "Gus" & May B. Theriot; Jayce Breaux (B); Josephine & Roy Foret and Allen; Joyce Ledet (B-11/25); Philip Ledet Sr. (B-11/25); Jules R. Quatrevingt; Junious & Nita Lirette; Robert Lirette; Junius Lirette Jr. (DA- 11/21); Nita L. Crochet; Jane L. Wilcox; Leonce & Ruth Thibodaux & Sons & "Chinie"; Lydia F. Folse; M/M Emile Barrios & Family; Aline & Marion; Marcel & Rose Richard; Marguerite & Euel J. Zeringue; Mr. Milton & Mrs. Milton "T" Mire; Lolita & Dave Defelice Sr.; Philip (DA) & Inez Marse; Ralph Melancon; Randy & Sheila Thibodaux (WA); Richard & Elsie Gaudet; Ronnie Sampey; Roy Bourgeois; Shirley Chiasson; Ruth Marie Trosclair; Sally Thibodaux; Seth Trosclair (B); Steve Boudreaux Jr. (B); Stone Savoy; Wilbert Dufrene; Ashley Dufrene; Beth Dufrene; Tarlton David; Thomas & Gertie Zeringue; Warren LeBlanc; William "Bill" Nezzio; Betty Theriot; Brenda Arceneaux; Hugh & Irene Rodriguez; Phillip Ledet; Eunice Ledet; Joyce Ledet; M/M Herman Dehart; Richard E. Leblanc Jr. Sun.., 11/25-7:30 A.M. Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Marguerite Thibodaux; Harry Becnel; Benson Plaisance Jr.; M/M Benson Plaisance Sr.; Carroll Acosta Sr.; Charles & Pat Zeringue (WA); Fred & Ruby B. Hebert; Helen Schexnaydre; Joy Lynn Naquin; Jules J. & Jeanne L. Ball; Michael Trosclair; Michael Poussard; Brandon Courteaux; Jules Quatrevingt; Edward Comeaux Jr.; Linda Kliebert; Louis & Inez Devillier; Patricia & Cherry Devillier; M/M Thomasie Danos & Family; Clarence, Wayne & Sandy Foret; Mary W. & Dave J. Robichaux, Hazel & Chester Boudreaux; Chester Boudreaux Jr.; Patricia Devillier (B-11/28); Philip & Goldie Weimer;
Pierce, Babin & Boudreaux Families; Ray Weimer Jr.; Roberta F. Boudreaux; Ruby & Ivy (B)Templet & Family; Junius & Claire Hebert & Mary Ann; Stewart & Virgie Landry; Theresa & Philip Toups Sr.; William "Bill" Nezzio; Luke Chouest Jr.; Calvin Bourgeois Sr.; Mark Benoit; Roberta Olivier; Wilbur J. Brown; Ethlyn "Toot" Brown Sun.., 11/25-10:00 A.M. Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Marcella Bourgeois; Allen Duet (DA); Avery LeBlanc-Altar Server (B-12/2); Beverly Lagarde Breaux; Camile J. Richard Sr. (DA-11/27); Christine Martin; Madison A. Lagarde; Donatien Danos (B); Denis Legendre (DA); Freddie Pierce; Ignace Guidry & Nolan Bourgeois Family; Irvin & Marie Prejeant; George & Bernice Whitman; Jake & Mabel Matherne; Joseph E. Blanchard Jr.; K.C. Toups, DVM; Kerry Robichaux; Marie & Francis Savoie; Mary Frances Bourgeois; Ora Zeringue (B-11/26); Poor Souls in Purgatory; Susana I. Robichaux (B); Tyler Hebert; William "Bill" Lyles; Brenda Figueroa; Coleen Cuneo; Constancio "Camoy" Izaguirre Jr.; Jose Lara; Cynthia Molaison Naquin; David "L.J." Lagarde Jr.; Delsie Pertuit; Joseph Lagarde Sr.; Dorothy (Dot) Lagarde; Ruth Grabert; William "Bill" Champagne; Billy Champagne 2019 MASS BOOK STILL OPEN The 2019 Mass Book is still open to receive Mass Intentions for your loved ones (living or deceased.) 2019 Mass forms are available in the foyer of the church. DATES,TIMES & PLACES 24/7 Perpetual Adoration (Chapel) Mon, 11/19 NO MASS Tues, 11/20-7:30 A.M. Mass (Church) Wed, 11/21-8:00 A.M. Communion Calls 10:00 A.M. Rosary (Chapel) 6:00 P.M. Vigil Mass for Thanksgiving Day (Church) PLEASE NOTE: NO 7:30 A.M. MASS! Thurs, 11/22-7:30 A.M. Thanksgiving Day Mass (Church) (Administration Office Closed.) Fri., 11/23 - NO MASS (Administration Office Closed.) Sat., 11/24 - Sun, 11/25-4:00 P.M. Vigil Mass 7:30 A.M. Mass 10:00 A.M. Mass
Our Lady of Fatima Statue will be in the home Nelson & Lydia Verdun on 11/21-28/2018 BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLE (IN CHURCH) IN MEMORY OF: (11/16-22) Gautreaux & Richard Families BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLE (IN CHAPEL) IN MEMORY OF: (11/16-22) Deceased Members of KC Council #12060 MISSALETTES IN MEMORY OF: (11/16-22) Joy Lynn Naquin ALTAR BREADS IN MEMORY OF: (11/16-22) Villier & Agnes Folse; Jules R. Quatrevingt ALTAR WINE IN MEMORY OF: (11/16-22) Villier & Agnes Folse; Jules R. Quatrevingt SACRIFICIAL GIVING (November 10-11, 2018) $3,810.00 In 107 Envelopes 582.75 Loose $4,392.75 Total Bayou Catholic Collection: $694.77 Add l. Maintenance Collection: $51.00 St. Anthony: $7.00 CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION NOVEMBER, 17-18! This week s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and community economic development, CCHD continues to
make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Please give to the CCHD collection. SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEK: MONDAY (11/19): Rv 1-4; 2:1-5; Lk 18:35-43 TUESDAY (11/20): Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Lk 19:1-10 WEDNESDAY (11/21): Rv 4:1-11; Lk 19:11-28 THURSDAY (11/22): Rv 5:1-10; Lk 19:41-44 FRIDAY (11/23): Rv 10:8-11; Lk 19:45-48 SATURDAY (11/24): Rv 11:4-12; Lk 20:27-40 SAT/SUNDAY (11/24-25): Dn 7:13-14; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 BIBLE VERSE OF THIS WEEK: But the wise shall shine brightly (Daniel 12:3) FOOD DRIVE - The CCD Students along with the KC s are sponsoring a Food Drive now through December 9 th. Donations of canned goods, staples, and/or cleaning supplies are being accepted. You may place them in the drum provided in the foyer of the Church, or students may bring them on a scheduled CCD Class or Mass. Thank you in advance for your generosity! THANKSGIVING: There will be a Vigil Mass for Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 21 st at 6:00 P.M. in Church, and a Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 7:30 A.M. Thanksgiving is a time for joyous family celebrations; a time when we express gratitude to God for the abundance of his blessings each one of us receives from Him. Show your gratefulness to God by attending Mass. At offertory time, you may bring up canned goods or monetary offerings for the less fortunate to the tables that will be placed near the sanctuary. CONGRATULTONS TO: KC Family of the Month - Roland and Rosalie Knobloch KC Knight of the Month - Theogene Dugas
COMMUNITY MEALS Parishioners are reminded to notify the Administration Office if you are aware of any parishioner who is homebound, or whom you feel may have a need for our community meals. The next Community Meals will be delivered on Saturday, December 1 st at 11:00 A.M. Thank you! CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Donations for Christmas flowers are now being accepted. If you would like to remember a deceased loved one in this special way, please contact the Administration Office no later than December 3 rd. CHRISTMAS SHARING TREE This program provides toys to children of needy families in the St. Charles Community. A custodial parent may register the child/children (up to 12 years of age or under) at the Administration Office through December 4 th. If you know of a needy family in our community that has a child/children of age for the Sharing Tree, please notify the Administration Office with the name, address and telephone number of the family. PARISH CHRISTMAS GATHERING - THURSDAY, DEC. 6 th! On Thursday, December 6 th, there will be a Christmas Covered Dish Gathering in MFLC at 6:00 P.M. All Parishioners (including children) are invited. Santa will also stop by for a visit. Let us all come together for fellowship to celebrate this wondrous season of joy & peace. The church will provide the meats, but side dishes, salads and desserts will be needed. If you are able to attend, please sign the sheet in the foyer of the church with your name, telephone number, and the dish you will be bringing. * Our Altar Servers will also be recognized for their service and presented gifts at this social. QUOTE: Offer the actions of your life to God as a prayer, whether you are washing dishes, repairing a car or studying for an exam, and by your inner intention, you will transform ordinary daily activities in the noblest task.