St. Mar n de Porres Catholic Church
PASTORAL STAFF Emergency 478 3845 Reverend Monsignor Jace Eskind jace.eskind@lcdiocese.org or pastor@smdpcatholic.com Deacon Richard Donahoe rdonahoe@smdpcatholic.com Jackie Goodwill, Executive Secretary jgoodwill@smdpcatholic.com Pat Foy, Of ice Manager pfoy@smdpcatholic.com Kellie Onxley, Bookkeeper konxley@smdpcatholic.com Joe Whitbeck, Dir. Communications/Facilities/IT jwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.com Leah Arnaud, Records/Receptionist larnaud@smdpcatholic.com Denise Donahoe, Director of Religious Education ddonahoe@smdpcatholic.com Sue Long, Religious Ed. Secretary slong@smdpcatholic.com Stacey Dinnell, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 1-4 sdinnell@smdpcatholic.com Lisa Perry, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 5-8 lperry@smdpcatholic.com Becky Clements, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 9-12 bclements@smdpcatholic.com Eric & Lindsay Henrich, Youth Directors youth@smdpcatholic.com Amanda Ortego & Morgyn Grady, Asst. Youth Directors youth@smdpcatholic.com Pam Fontenot, Music Ministry/Liturgy Carie Barnes, Choir Director SMdP Service and Ministry Meetings November 22 - November 29, 2015 YOUTH MEETINGS SUNDAY, November 22 Thanksgiving Holiday RCIA Candidate Catechesis, Nov. 22, G/V South 9a No Religious Education, Nov. 22, Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday Pastoral Council Monthly Meeting Tue., Nov. 24 Of ice Conference Rm. 6p Women s Gospel Re lection Wed., Nov. 25, Main Ch. Meeting Rm. 6a No Religious Education Wed., Nov. 25, Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday No Bridge Bible Study Wed., Nov. 25 - Due to Thanksgiving Holiday Thanksgiving Day Mass Thu., Nov. 26, Main Church 8a (No 5p Mass Thanksgiving Day) Parish Of ice Closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 & 27 No Al-Anon Meeting Thu., Nov. 26 - Due to Thanksgiving Holiday Men s Gospel Re lection Fri., Nov. 27, Main Ch. Meeting Rm. 6a No Mass Fri., Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday AA/NA Recovery Meeting Fri., Nov. 27, G/V Kitchen 6p SACRAMENTS Baptisms: Call the of ice two months in advance to schedule an appointment. Marriages: Call at least six (6) months in advance for pre marriage instruction. Reconciliation: Every Sat. 3:15 pm 4:15 pm or by appointment during the week. Anointing of the Sick: Available anytime, please call of ice to make arrangements. Holy Orders: Interested in priesthood, please contact Msgr. Daniel Torres 439 7400 Ext. 220 MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Anticipated Mass 4:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 pm Wednesday & Friday 8:00 am Holy Days of Obligation 8:00 am & 6:00 pm Mailing Address: 5383 Elliott Road Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605 (337) 478 3845 Fax: (337) 477 2828 Of ice Hours: Mon. Fri. 8:30a 12N, 1:00 4:30pm Of ice is closed from 12N - 1pm for lunch www.smdpcatholic.com In case of emergencies: (337)478-3845 (leave a message, someone will be paged) Main Church 5495 Elliott Rd. Granger/Vincent Multi Purpose Complex 5326 Elliott Rd. SMdP Parish Leadership W.J. Lechtenberg Sally Abate Todd Arnaud Lana Ellis Emily Abshire David Bruchhaus Mike Eason Parish Trustees Pastoral Council Finance Council Veronica Miller Chad Higginbotham Neal Rider Amy Tyler Lilly Vincent David Goodly Tina Higgins Johnette Szydlo Shively Verrette SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday: Thirty fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time; St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustıń Pro Tuesday: St. Andrew Du ng La c and Companions Wednesday: St. Catherine of Alexandria Thursday: Thanksgiving Day Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary
P F T S Dale Bertrand Ed Bertrand Helen Bondick Myra Bordelon Chase Boudreaux Harold Bourgeois Dalrie Bourque Emelie Breaux Lillie Breaux Wilma Breaux Irvin Broussard Susan Broussard Karen Burdett Murry Burleigh Dan Burrhus Carol Camara Beverly Castello Shawn Castello Audrey Champagne Billie Chavane Tenna Cole David Conner Gayle Conner Melina Conner Lisa Courville Theresa Cox Hillary Daigle Barbara Demarie Kayla Derouche Carolyn Domingue Jack Dore Amy Dugas Carolyn Eason Leland East Jim Everage Jacob Farnques George Farque Bill Ferguson Kate Fontenot Liliane Garandel Louis Granger Tommy Greenlee Elnora Granger Robert Gilbert Jerod Abshire Amie Arnold Braden Bawcom Bryce Bawcom John Comeaux Ray Cunod III Justin Daigle Tod Debarge Visit www.smdpcatholic.com, Lagniappe section to add or remove someone from the sick list. Names will be removed after 90 days unless renewed or otherwise noted. Kara Garrett Tammy Grove Will Guidry Barbara Guillory Margie Heard Carol Hedrick Kristian Higginbotham Cindy Hornsby Mark Huber Amanda Ihli Adam Jones Bonnie Jones Rick Jones Laura Kaough Ronnie Kramer Melissa Landry Francis Langley Lee LeBlanc David LeBleu Tammy LeBleu Rosalie LeDoux Leola Leger Emma Leger Sue Lowery Gloria Martin Meghan Mattison Owen Mattison Betty Miller Laten Miller Terri Morris Kisha Myers Terry Navarre Carolyn Neal Don Nelson Noah Nelson Shelia Nelson Dennis Nivels Francis Ortego Larry Parker Sue Parker Mary Ellen Pauley Diane Pearce Dot Pellerin Traeva Perry Betty Perron Seth Eaves Michael Eudy Lillie Mae Eudy Michael Fuselier Thomas Gary Brad Grant Gary Hogan Jeremy LeBlanc Robert Gilbert Leroy Peoples Colton Peveto Dorthy Pitre Jeanette Pickett Melba Portinause Alton Puckett Dennis Primeaux Jonathon Puleo Sheila Rather Meg Reed Jim Rider Denise Robinson Maria Robinson Nannette Rougeau Ainsley Rossiter Rose St. Amant Mitzi St. Romain Milton Ryan John Thomas Savoie John David Scrivener Danny Sheridan Donna Shidla Connie Shuff Derek Solomon Talon Sonnier Joseph Sowells Pamela Sprehe Christine Stracener Lavona Taylor Avis Theroit Charloi Thibodeaux Wayne Thibodeaux Jacqueline Trouard Shelia Thibodeaux Katlynn Thacker Guy Trahan Michael Timpa L. Norris Trahan Jean Verrett Yashmyra Victorian Vivian Wilt Hunter Walker Breanna Watkins Alan Worley P P - We keep in prayer our loved ones who are deployed to serve in military forces, as well as their families. Jaden Meaux Kaleb Mere Craig Ogea Robert Schexnayder Phil Smith Candace Terry Mitchell Terry Trae Valentine Gary James Viator READINGS FOR THE WEEK Nov. 23 - Nov. 29 Mon (11/23): Dn 1:1 6, 8 20; Dn 3:52 56; Lk 21:1 4 Tue (11/24): Dn 2:31 45; Dn 3:57 61; Lk 21:5 11 Wed (11/25):Dn 5:1 6, 13 14, 16 17, 23 28; Dn 3:62 67; Lk 21:12 19 Thu (11/26): Dn 6:12 28; Dn 3:68 74; Lk 21:20 28 Fri (11/27): Dn 7:2 14; Dn 3:75 81; Lk 21:29 33 Sat (11/28): Dn 7:15 27; Dn 3:82 87; Lk 21:34 36 Sun (11/29): Jer 33:14 16; Ps 25:4 5, 8 10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 4:2; Lk 21:25 28, 34 36 TM From the Collar On this last Sunday of the liturgical year we honor the victory of Christ over suffering and death, over evil and in idelity, over this world and all its lures. In this conversation Pilate questions Jesus about his identity and about why he is on trial. What unfolds is a conversation about two very different worlds: that of Pilate and the chief priests, in which ighting, falsehood, and obstinacy predominate, and that of Jesus, in which life, truth, and openness prevail. Jesus is a King but of a kingdom different from Herod s. What he has done is reveal a kingdom that does not belong to this world, but is meant to transform it from evil to goodness, from sinfulness to salvation, from death to life. We clearly see that Jesus kingdom is not of this world. Christ s kingdom is not a spatial place, but an interior identity de ined by our relationship to Christ the King. Today we celebrate a King whose Presence and power we have already experienced: Christ, whose kingdom is not territory but virtue, not power but service, not wealth but grace. This King has loved us with his very life. My kingdom does not belong to this world. Where is Jesus kingdom? It exists wherever people embody Jesus manner of acting and relating, wherever the Spirit of Jesus is the rule of life. We enter into Jesus kingdom whenever we listen to his voice and proclaim him the Alpha and the Omega of all that is. The liturgical year culminates with a summary statement of the identity of Jesus: Christ the King. As Christ, he is worthy of our worship. As King, he is deserving of our service. As we celebrate this enthronement of Christ in glory, we also look forward to his victory in us when we are freed...from our sins and made...into a kingdom. Thus this solemnity invites us to renew our commitment to serve him with all our hearts. It invites us to renew our self giving stance as disciples who follow our King. In our self giving we are transformed, and as we are transformed so is the world because he has made us into a kingdom. The surprise of this day is that we are God s kingdom already. We already share in his victory for we are freed from our sins. At the end of this liturgical year we are invited by the liturgy once again to fall in love with our King who has won for us eternal life. To him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen. Fr. Jace REJOICE AND BE GLAD TRUE STEWARDSHIP The gospel message proclaimed throughout the New Testament invites us to live in harmony with the world. This is a challenge to care for the world and be stewards of all that God has given us. Like generations before us, we are entrusted with the care of the earth so that generations to follow may enjoy the same gifts. Sometimes, however, we are absorbed into the ways of the world. When we are of the world, we rely heavily on the power of wealth, beauty, fame, and accumulation of material possessions. We want earthly possessions and carelessly turn our hearts from the responsibilities of stewardship and conservation. The readings today challenge us to walk away from the world so that we might inherit our share of God s kingdom. How we live our lives directly re lects our love for God. J. S. Paluch
Angel Tree & Christmas Baskets Every year our parishioners are very gracious and generous to those who go without during the holiday seasons. We are starting to collect items for food baskets and gifts for Christmas. We want to make every effort to help all those in need this year, however we must serve those in our parish irst. Please know your donations will be used for parishioner directed needs irst, the rest of the unused donations will be forwarded to Manna Ministries and Catholic Charities. We are looking for Hams for the Baskets First Corporal Work of Mercy - Feed the Hungry Call Debbie Stewart at 479-1376 Giving Tree - Returning Gifts The Giving Tree will be on display in the Narthex the weekend of Nov. 28 & 29. Please return your tags and gifts to the sleigh (located in the Narthex) at any Mass after Dec. 5 & 6 or Dec. 12 & 13. If you have more than one gift for your tag please identify each gift with that number so the gifts can be matched with a name. SMdP Religious Ed Welcomes Stacey Dinnell A Thanksgiving Prayer for You and Your Family We come to this table today, O Lord, humble and glad to give You thanks. We thank You irst for the great miracle of life, For the gift of being born as Your creation, For the capacity to be a vessel of Your love. We thank You for joys both great and simple For wonder, dreams and hope; For the newness of each day; For laughter and song and a grateful heart; For compassion waiting within to be shared; For the gift of friends and the welcome of strangers; For the earth, the trees, and all of creation that give us this day our daily bread For the wisdom of the elderly; For the courage of the young; For the strength You give when needed; For healing, for health and true happiness; For the gift of this family who gather today. Of those to whom much is given, much is required. May we live our lives in such a way that re lects your unconditional bounty of love and forgiveness. In thanksgiving we pray. Amen. Jesus is Coming! Stacey Dinnell recently joined the staff at SMdP as religious education coordinator for grades 1 4. Stacey replaces Sue Fleishman. Stacey earned her undergraduate Theology degree from Springhill College and her Masters of Theological Studies from Boston College. Welcome to SMdP Stacey. Advent begins next Sunday, November 29. Consider making a family Advent wreath this year. Making an Advent wreath is a perfect project for the kids during their Thanksgiving school holiday. Below are some links to helpful, do it yourself, tutorials on making an Advent wreath. www.youtube.com/results? search_query=making+an+advent+wreath www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/ view.cfm?id=954 www.instructables.com/id/make-an-advent-wreath-for- Your-Family www.pinterest.com/explore/diy-advent-wreath
Immerse Yourself in the Light of Christ Go deeper in to the Sunday Gospel Messages for an early morning Gospel re lection for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Women s Re lection Every Wednesday Morning 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm. Men s Re lection Every Friday Morning 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm. Coffee, Prayer, Re lection It s a great way to start the day and understand God s word more clearly. Community Church Cleaning A community church cleaning is planned for December 5 from 10am 12 pm. Please considering helping and bringing supplies with you. Call Dianne Dionne at 794 9490 for more information. Christmas Keep Christ in Christmas KC Coloring Contest The SMdP Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. All children and grandchildren of parishioners are eligible to enter. (Can only enter one council compe on). This is a good project for kids over the Thanksgiving holiday break. Posters should be turned in to the SMdP Parish church office no later than December 15. Age Groups: Ages 5-7, 8-10 and 11-14 11 x 17 Poster 1st place winners, each age group, will receive $100 and advance to the regional (Diocese) compe on. Any ques ons call Louis Gaudet 377-6148 Remember the SMdP Parish Store Various Parish logo items, music and more available at the church of ice, during regular operating hours New In God We Trust Stickers Available Diocesan News St. Margaret Catholic School is Seeking Middle School ELA Teacher St. Margaret School is seeking a Middle School ELA teacher who can take over the responsibilities of teaching religion classes. This position begins Jan. 1. Call the of ice at 436 7959 or get an application at www.stmcs.com $10 for Turkeys Catholic Charities is collecting money to purchase turkeys for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Last year Catholic Charities distributed 400 turkeys (also accepting frozen turkeys). Donations can be dropped off or mailed to Catholic Charities of SWLA 1225 2nd St. LC, LA 70601 indicate Turkey $10 on your donation. Watch Glad Tidings TV Every Sunday Morning at 6am on KPLC Stay up to date with the Catholic news of the Diocese, the region, the state and the world. Bishop Glen John Provost will comment on the day s Gospel reading. In the second half hour there is an interview with a local person or group from the Diocese. Tune in every Sunday morning from 6am 7am on KPLC. The Bishop s Gala - A Night with Frank Sinatra The Bishop s Gala Sat. Dec., 12 6:30p to 11:30p, Lake Charles Civic Center. Tickets costs are $125 ea. or $1,250 for a table of ten. A night of socializing with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra A Tribute to Frank Sinatra Big Band music, dancing, great food and exciting auction items. Proceeds bene it the communications effort of the Diocese to evangelize on TV, in print and on the web. Tickets are available at the Chancery, Diocesan website or call Connie at 439 7400. CORNER Thank You John Scroggins ACTS Core would like to thank John Scroggins for his service to ACTS. We welcome Todd Arnaud as a new member to the Core team. Upcoming Retreat Dates 2016 SMdP Retreat Dates Teen ACTS April 28 May 1, 2016 Dry Creek Retreat Center Men's May 19 22, 2016 Women's September 1 4, 2016
Special Events This Week Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Mass Intentions Sat. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Nov 21 4:30p Nov 22 8:00a 10:30a Nov 24 5:00p Nov 25 8:00a Nov 26 8:00a Nov 27 Nov 28 4:30p Nov 29 8:00a 10:30a Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Time -Christmas Flowers; RCIA Candidate Cat. G/V S. 9a; No Mass; Couples Prayer Group G/V South 6p Mass 5p; Pastoral Council Of ice Conference Room 6p Women s Re lection Main Church Mtg. Rm. 6a;Mass 8a PARISH OFFICE CLOSED; Mass 5p PARISH OFFICE CLOSED; Men s Re lection Main Church Mtg. Rm. 6a AA/NA Group G/V Kitchen 6p Confession Available from 3:15P till Mass; Anticipated Mass 4:30p First Sunday of Advent - RCIA Candidate Catechesis G/V S. 9a; Youth Middle School 4p & High School 7p; RE Grades 5 11 5:30 7p For information on prayer intentions, loved ones birthdays, special wedding anniversaries, or sponsoring altar lowers, please call the parish of ice at 478-3845. Elson J. Broussard; Nicholas R. Kubiak; Wayne Trouard (A); Roy James Arabie (B) Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Leon Pellerin(B), Roberta Daigle(B), Voorhise Carriere(B); Anna Zullo (B) Jeanie Pike Elphie Babineaux Robert, David & William "Rudy" Hale; Bill Morris, Bertha & E. H. Morris, Sr., Alvin & Laura Pizanie, Don & Ione Damanchyk; Jay & Verna White; Ben Zaleski; Tom DeLaureal, Mark Dousay No Mass Joyce Shaheen; Dominic Wiltz Jackie Deshotels(A) Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres CDA Christmas Party & Baby Gifting The SMdP Catholic Daughters have scheduled their annual meeting and Christmas party for December 8 at Granger/Vincent South. Instead of exchanging gifts, CDA members are asked to bring baby gifts to be donated to New Life Counseling and the SMdP Gabriel Project. SMdP parishioners can also participate by donating baby gifts at church the weekend of Nov. 28 & 29 (wrapping isn t necessary, look for the baby crib). For more information call Gayle Gaudet at 513 3740 or Christine Manual at 425 0597. Please call 478 3845 for emergencies The St. Martin de Porres Of ices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday November 26 & 27 The of ices will be reopened Monday. November 30 Albertsons Community Partner Program St. Martin de Porres received $440 for the 2nd Qtr. of 2015 (May July). Thanks for using your cards and bene itting the SMdP Building Fund. Thanksgiving Mass Schedule Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 8am Friday, November 27 No Mass Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 pm G/V North B S H S S Upcoming Bridge Dates and Topics Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Break Dec. 2 Altaration: What Is Our Response Dec. 9 Altaration: The Whys Behind the Whats Dec. 16 Christmas Celebration Dec. 23 & 30 Christmas Break ALL are welcome! Bring your friends! Questions? Contact Becky Clements bclements@smdpcatholic.com 337 478 3845 ext 111
Information Page Church Name: St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Bulletin Number: 0981756 Publication Date: November 22, 2015 Contact Information: Joe Whitbeck (editor) 337-478-3845 jwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.com 337-842-6027(cell) Transmission Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8 pages, including cover - 2 ad pages to be added Software: Publisher 2010 Adobe X