Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Belle Chasse, Louisiana May 13, 2018 Mass Intentions Sunday, May 13, Ascension of the Lord Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 7:00 p.m. CYO Bake Sale after all Masses Monday, May 14, Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn. 15:9-17 Communion Service, Day Chapel 7:30 a.m. ALPHA, KC Hall 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, Acts 20:17-27; Jn. 17:1-11a Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 6:50 p.m. Weekday Mass, Church 7:00 p.m. RCIA, Day Chapel after Mass Wednesday, May 16, Acts 20:28-38; Jn. 17:11b-19 Weekday Mass, Church 7:30 a.m. Rosary, Day Chapel 9:30 a.m. Athletic Banquet, Church 6:00 p.m. ALPHA, KC Hall 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council, Rectory 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Jn. 17:20-26 Weekday Mass 7:30 a.m. AHG Meeting, Cafeteria 6:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Church 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 18, Acts 25:13b-21; Jn. 21:15-19 School Mass, Church 8:30 a.m. 7th Grade Advancement, Church 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19, Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn. 21:20-25 Vigil Mass, Church 4:00 p.m. Tricentennial Concert, Church 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, Pentecost Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 7:00 p.m. Second Collection is for Peter s Pence. Fair T-Shirt Sales after all Masses. ALPHA, KC Hall 8:30-12:00 p.m. Confirmation Class, KC Hall 3:00-4:30 p.m. Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-11. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in different languages. 1 Cor. 12:3b-7, 12-13. In one Spirit we were all baptized, making one body. Jn. 20:19-23. As the Father sent me, so I send you: Receive the Holy Spirit. 5/12, Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Jerry Pigniolo, Thomas Becnel, Sr., Francis Gainey, Willa Mae Garcia, Anna V. Becnel, Brenton Boudreaux, Warren Hotard, Randy J. Lemoine, Clarisse Robichaux, Pavel Picha 5/13, Sunday, 8:00 a.m. Don Verret, Sr. 5/13, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Emile, David, & Ray Martin, David Pierce, Sr., Pamla DeJean, Jiff Hingle, Lucille Bernard, David Pavlovich, Ante Cibilich, Al Pitt Buras, Edward EJ Delahoussaye, Nelda Mauduit, Simon & May Landry, Mae Fazende, Ane & Ante Jurisic, Walter Mueller, Janice Jeanfreau, Karen Poole Roussel, Anna Talamo, Irma Parker, Conchetta D. Farizo, Pearl Terrebonne, Emma Jacob, Althea B. Dugas, Eva Barthelemy, Marcella Ancar, Carmen Wallace, Sanders & Dobard Families 5/13, Sunday, 7:00 p.m. for the parishioners 5/15, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Darrell Roy 5/16, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Special Intentions of the Faculty, Staff, and School Community 5/17, Thursday, 7:30 a.m. for the intentions of the priest 5/18, Friday, 7:00 a.m. Patsy Ansardi 5/19, Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Thomas Becnel, Sr. 5/20, Sunday, 8:00 a.m. Don Verret, Sr., Dorothy Fontenelle, Mary Helen Burlette, Pamla DeJean, John Lonadier, Sr., Emil Mallaun, Joseph Raymond Parker 5/20, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Emile, David, & Ray Martin, David Pierce, Sr., Linda Gainey, Helen Becnel, Lucille Bernard, Jana Petrovich, Walter Bop Mueller, David Pavlovich, Jiff Hingle, Edward Delahoussaye, Alizina & Policar Esponge, for the healing of Bob Martin, Kelly Lambert, Nathalie Gaile, Sanders & Dobard Families 5/20, Sunday, 7:00 p.m. for the parishioners Pope sprayerintention May,2018 Evangelization:TheMissionoftheLaity That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission,byrespondingwithcreativitytothechallengesthatfacetheworldtoday.
Ascension of the Lord The flowers in church this week were donated in loving memory of: deceased members of the Altar Society. Church Flowers Anyone wishing to donate the flowers in church in memory of a loved one for a particular weekend may call the church office. The donation is $35 payable to the Altar Society. The Sanctuary Light will burn this week in loving memory of: Jerry Pigniolo, requested by Fannie, children, and grandchildren; Mabel & Bernard Becnel, requested by Harold & Charlene Becnel; and Brenton Boudreaux, requested by Elsie Treadaway. If you would like to have the Sanctuary Light burn in memory of a loved one, call the Church Office. The donation for the Sanctuary Light is $10. ALPHA ALPHA has been a huge success! If you have been missing out, keep your eyes and ears open-we will be registering for the next session soon! OLPH Online Giving Is Available on Our Website. You can easily create your donation account online and make changes at any time. Visit our website at www.olphbc.org and click on Give Online. May 6, 2018 189 Envelopes/Online: $ 8,608.27 Loose: $ 874.26 Children s Collection: $ 26.00 Extraordinary Donations: $ 529.00 (Masses, Sanctuary Light, Sacraments, candles, etc.) Total Income: $ 10,037. 53 Average Weekly Expense: $ 11,950.15 St. Vincent depaul: $ 341.22 April Building Fund $ 3,642.25 Thank you to our parish family members who faithfully support our parish. May God bless you for your generosity! Fair News! Save the Date! OLPH Fair Sept. 21, 22, & 23 Fair Theme- OLPH Celebrates 50 Years of A Love A Fair Sponsor of the Week: Ansardi Financial Services Look to the back now! Look and remember to support these businesses when you need a product or service. Also, tell them thank you for their interest in Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Band Lineup Friday: Aaron Foret 7:00PM 11:00PM Saturday: Mia Kylie 1:00PM - 3:30PM The Strays 4:00PM - 7:00PM Junior & Sumtin Sneaky 8:00PM 11:00PM Sunday: Boot Hill 12:30PM - 2:30PM Bag of Donuts 3:00PM - 6:30PM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Belle Chasse, Louisiana Congratulations to those who received the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time on May 5, 2018. May God bless them and their families. Brooklyn Grace Adams Cole Anthony Adams Evan Joseph Adams Molly Rosalie Arnold Sullie Lane Aycock Victoria Baez Liam Christopher Bailey Jenna Noelle Baldassaro Jaxon Brent Becnel Veronica Marie Bourgeois Rylan Wesley Bowers Claire Elizabeth Buie Alex Thomas Buras Brianna Margaret Calkins Jace Michael Callais Austin Philip Carpenter Tyler Scott Chedville Bree Lynn Chestnut Mya Alexandra Clark Carter Ethan Couvillion Emery Tatum Couvillion Owen Eads Couvillion Everett William Covell Michael Francis Croft Maggie Lynn Domingue Braelyn Rose Dufrene Evan Paul Farac Kade Anthony Frankovich Royce Michael Frelich Blaze Joseph Frisch Bria Marie Furbush Rylee Makae Gauthreaux Jacelyn Mylarose Giambelluca Cruz Camille Gomez Abigail Rose Gondrella Emmie Faith Gondrella Frederick Harry Gondrella Ricardo Joel Guzman Addison Marie Hess Lawson John Holder Kennedy Laine Illg Evan Thomas Joerger Alaynna Rae Johnson Matthew Robert Jones Madeline Domenica Jorden Rendon Drake Lindner Adrianna Irene Maise Miah Kathryn Maynard Travis Luke Meinhardt, Jr. Elle Leilani Ordoyne Laiden John Panepinto Sam Michael Ricks Kailyn Alexis Saboe Aubrie Lynn Sanchez Laiken Rene Schultheis Calen Gabrijelia Sercovich Tenley Shane Alexandra Shelley Milla Rene Smith Jeremy Wade Sneed, Jr. Olivia Rene Surrency Michael Joseph Taulli Lola Ann Warren Karsyn Claire Wilcox Demi Ann Williams Olivia Shelly Young Meeghan Catherine Zonavetch May 13, 2018 OLPH School News 7th Grade Starts a School Garden The 7th grade students chose a community issue, researched it, presented, then offered a solu on and took ac on. This group researched unhealthy ea ng and decided to start a school garden so kids can eat some of the vegetables. Parish School of Religion Registration Registration for PSR for the 2018-19 school year has begun. The registration fee schedule is: Early Registration Fee Regular Registration Fee Late Registration Fee Due by May 9, 2018 Paid between May 10-Sept. 1, 2018 Paid on or after Sept.1, 2018 1 student: $ 60.00 2 students: $ 75.00 3 or Family: $ 90.00 1 student: $ 70.00 2 students: $ 85.00 3 or Family: $100.00 1 student: $ 80.00 2 students: $ 95.00 3 or Family: $110.00 Checks can be made out to OLPH and a current Registration/Re-registration form, and current Policies & Procedures Consent form is required. More information can be found on our website at www.olphbc.org or contact C.C. Merritt at the Parish Office (394-0314). PSR offers classes for children in 1st through 8th grade. They meet on either Tuesday or Wednesday from 4:45-6:00 p.m. Kindergarten is offered depending upon how many registrations are requested and is limited to a maximum of 10 students.
Ascension of the Lord TRICENTENNIAL CONCERT On Saturday, May 19th, at 7:30 pm, a concert celebrating the music of New Orleans will be held in church. Featured will be jazz, (which was born in New Orleans,) opera arias, (the first opera house in America was built in the French Quarter,) and selections from various cultures found throughout the city. There will be a jazz band, soloists and OLPH's Heavenly Chorus. No admission charge, but "free will" donations for this event will be graciously accepted. Contact OLPH Director of Music Ministry, Debbie Fagnano, for further information. Kate Balestra s Road to Confirmation Looking back God strategically placed people in my life that had no idea they were guiding me on this very long road to Confirmation. I attended Catholic school and was raising my two boys Catholic, but never felt the need to do more. In my mind I was already a part of the Church and in my heart, I was Catholic. The boys and I were attending Mass regularly and the more I went, the more I felt Father Kyle speaking directly to me. When my oldest son made his First Communion, he asked me why I didn t take the Eucharist. Honestly, I was embarrassed to answer this 8 year old boy. What was holding me back from participating in the beautiful sacrament with my family? Who would be a better example to my children than me? It wasn t until Danae Burt, my sponsor, about 2 years before my baptism really began to push me in my spiritual life; along with Father Kyle periodically asking me about it (who can tell their boss/priest NO?). Through the RCIA program, I truly enjoyed showing off my knowledge of the Catholic Church and Holy Sacraments to my life long Catholic friends who didn t know as much as me. I don t think I really expected that much to change after my Baptism, but it definitely has. The moment I stood up from the Baptismal font, I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I am a better testament of faith to others who are struggling, I m stronger. I have a whole posse of Saints, angels, and Church family interceding for me. I will forever be grateful to those who have made an impact on my Catholic faith; the Devillier s, Carpenter s, and Burt family, and the entire OLPH Church community. Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries On Mondays and Saturdays, and on Sundays during the Advent and Christmas seasons, we meditate on the Joyful mysteries of the Rosary. These mysteries call to mind moments of great joy in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, up to, including and after the birth of Christ Jesus. Saint Pope John Paul II, in his Apostolic Letter The Rosary of the Virgin Mary says this: The Joyful Mysteries are marked by the joy radiating from the event of the Incarnation. To mediate upon the joyful mysteries is to enter into the ultimate causes and the deepest meaning of Christian joy. It is to focus on the realism of the mystery of the saving Passion. Mary leads us to discover the secret of Christian joy, reminding us that Christianity is, first and foremost, evangelization, good news, which has at its heart and its whole content the person of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, the one Savior of the world. The five Joyful Mysteries are: The Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel tells the Virgin Mary that she has been chosen to bring the Son of God into the world. (See Luke 1:26-38) The Visitation, which recalls Mary s visit to Elizabeth and John the Baptist leaping in his mother s womb. (See Luke 1:39-45) The Nativity, recounting the events surrounding the birth of Christ Jesus. (See Luke 2:1-14) The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, where Simeon, as told to him by the Holy Spirit, was able to hold the Messiah in his arms and blessed the Holy Family. (See Luke 2:22-38) And The Finding of Jesus in the Temple, when twelve year old Jesus, after being lost by his family for three days, was found in the temple teaching. (See Luke 2:41-52) A Minute in the Church: Life in Christ, Gus Lloyd. Voca ons Crucifix The Voca ons Crucifix is a special crucifix that travels from family to family to inspire prayer for voca ons. It is to intercede for voca ons and encourage families to discuss priestly or other religious voca ons. The Crucifix, prayer brochure, and sign up sheets are on the voca ons table in the library. Thank you for your commitment to praying for voca ons.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Belle Chasse, Louisiana May 13, 2018 VISITATION OF THE SICK: Inform the Church Office when someone is sick, shut-in or hospitalized and unable to attend Mass. FUNERALS: Inform the Church Office as soon as possible when someone in the family dies, preferably before contacting the funeral home. NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome you to a very friendly and enthusiastic community. Please register at the Church Office or complete a Welcome Card located in the church gathering space. Also, when moving out of the parish or changing your address, please notify the Church Office. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated on the fourth Sunday of the month following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Parents are expected to call the Church Office three months before the anticipated birth to make an appointment for the prebaptism seminar. The seminar is held on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Day Chapel in Church. (Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent.) SACRAMENT OF FIRST COMMUNION: First Eucharist is celebrated the first Saturday of May for students in the 2nd grade or above who will be completing their 2nd year of religious education at the time of the celebration. Information can be found on our website: www.olphbc.org. For more information, contact C.C. Merritt in the Church Office or email: cre@olphbc.org. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Confirmation is celebrated in the Fall of 11th grade. Candidates must attend Catholic high school or be enrolled in the High School of Religion program in 9th-11th grades. All candidates are asked to register in their freshmen year and no later than January of their 10th grade year. Information and registration can be found on our website: www.olphbc.org. For more information, contact C.C. Merritt in the Church Office or email cre@olphbc.org SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Contact the Church Office at least nine months prior to the planned date. No other arrangements should be made before contacting the Church Office. Archdiocese of New Orleans Safe Environment Refer to the Web Site: http://www.nolacatholic.org/safe-environment for policies and procedures concerning safe environment and child protection Mass Cards - If you would like a Mass for a deceased person, please contact the Church Office. A beautiful Mass card with an image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will be mailed to the person of your choice for an offering of $5 per Mass. Send your $5 donation to the Church Office, with the name of the Mass intention, name and address where the card is to be mailed, and who s making the request. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: The mission of OLPH's Religious Education program is to bring the Good News of God s love to all children and their families and to call them to commit their lives to Christ. Religious Education classes are available for children in Preschool through adults. We encourage parents to be parishioners of OLPH when registering students for Religious Education classes. Census forms can be obtained from the Parish Office during regular business hours, in the gathering area of the church or you can register online. Call C.C. Merritt, 504-394- 0314, or email cre@olphbc.org for more information. SUNDAY LITURGY OF THE WORD: Children in grades K- 2nd are invited with a catechist during 10:30 a.m. Mass to the Day Chapel for the Liturgy of the Word. A summary of the readings of the day is discussed on their level. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: PSR classes for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade not attending a Catholic school, are offered on Tuesday or Wednesday during the school year from 4:45 6:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: Students in 9th through 12th grade not attending a Catholic High School are offered classes on Sunday evenings 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the KC Hall. RCIA: Interested in the Catholic Faith Come to RCIA Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic or completing Sacraments? Please join our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). We have a Year-Round RCIA process that you can enter into whenever you are ready. This is for you if you have never been baptized, if you have been baptized into another denomination and now want to become Catholic, or if you are an adult Catholic but have never been confirmed. Sessions are held every Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Day Chapel. Call Dolly Roy at 394-0314. Issues of the Clarion Herald are available on the cart in the church library. Payment envelopes are available next to the Clarion Herald. The yearly cost for the Clarion Herald is $20. Make checks payable to OLPH Church. Children s Offering Envelopes: Children s offering envelopes are available in the church library. Please take a few envelopes for your child to use. They may be colored and decorated. During the collection, the children are invited to bring their offerings up and place them into a basket in front of the altar. Memorial Walk to Honor our Loved Ones We are taking orders for the next Phase of the Memorial Walk in the back of OLPH Cemetery. We invite all who wish to honor the memory of a deceased family member or friend to participate by purchasing an engraved brick for $50, thus assuring them a permanent place to be remembered at OLPH. Order forms are available in the church library.
Ascension of the Lord CYO News Co-Ed Cabbageball Practice Mondays and Thursdays 6PM in the OLPH Parking Lot CYO General Meeting Wednesday, May 16th CYO Welcomes New Members Year Round. 8th-12th graders may join anytime. Call Camille or Mike Chudzinski, 433-9707 27136 Hwy 23 Port Sulphur, LA 70083 Phone (504) 564-3344 Fax (504) 564-0174 www.plaqueminesmedicalcenter.com