St. Philip Neri Catholic Church 607 Fourth Ave Kinder, LA 70648 Web-site: http://spnerichurch.com Office Phone: 337-738-5612 Hall & Religious Ed Office: 337-738-5535 Office Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday 1pm-4pm Wednesday-Thursday 8:00am - 4:00 pm Friday-8am-noon (Closed from 12-1pm for lunch) Parish Staff Rev. Keith A. Pellerin, Pastor email: keith.pellerin@lcdiocese.org Rev. Mr. Roy Nash, Permanent Deacon Receptionist/Secretary/Bookkeeper: Wendy LaFleur Rhonda Marcantel (part-time) Religious Education Coordinators: Laurie Pickle, Parish Catechetical Leader, PCL Hannah Fontenot, 1st-8th Grade Melody LaFleur, 9th-11th Grade Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday 2:45-3:45pm before Mass* Sunday 30 minutes before Mass* *Concluding 15min prior to Mass time to respect starting Mass on time. Mass Schedule Saturday - 4pm Anticipated Sunday - 8am & 10:30am Daily Mass Schedule Monday 6:30am Communion Service Tuesday & Thursday 12:05pm Mass Wednesday & Friday 6:30am Mass Special Parish Devotions First Saturday Rosary - 8 am 24 Hour Perpetual Adoration in Chapel Sacrament of Baptism Call the Office to schedule Sacrament of Marriage Call Office for required min. Six Month Preparation Sacrament of Holy Orders or Call to Religious Life Contact Rev. Jeff Starkovich, Vocation Director 436-7223 Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Any time upon request St. Vincent s Closet (New Hours coming in 2019) Tuesdays 2pm-5pm Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-12pm
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF: Sat. Dec 15 4:00pm Herb Myers, J.D. Duplichan, Ward Paul Fontenot, Jr./Sr., M.J. & Gladys Rider, Greg, Mary & Clarence Richard, Charles Klumpp, Buck Cunningham, Lenward Vizena, Brad M Crochet, Buddy Unkel, Orville Augustine, Gerald Savant, Maddox Rider, Alice Hamilton, Darcy Jemison, Bill Savant, Joe & Lucy Bellon Sun. Dec 16 8:00am A.J. Fontenot, Fred & Darcy Jemison, Joe & Joey Walker, LeRoy Kitty Manuel, Dec. Members of Welch & Duplichan family Dec 16 10:30am Parishioners of St. Philip Neri Mon. Dec 17 6:30am Communion Service Tues. Dec 18 12:05pm Oxida Sonnier Wed. Dec 19 6:30am Gerald Savant Thurs. Dec 20 12:05pm Harry Wakeley Fri. Dec 21 6:30am Joe & Joey Walker Advent Reflection Booklets Available Prepare the Way of the Lord And Why & How Much Should I Be Giving Sat. Dec 22 4:00pm Herb Myers, J.D. Duplichan, Ward Paul Fontenot, Jr./Sr., M.J. & Gladys Rider, Greg, Mary & Clarence Richard, Charles Klumpp, Buck Cunningham, Lenward Vizena, Brad M Crochet, Buddy Unkel, Orville Augustine, Lillie & Kelly Ashford, Attpre/Karam family, Joe & Joey Walker, Sun. Dec 23 8:00am Fred & Darcy Jemison, Helen Foresitier, Collin J Young, Edna & Clifford Fontenot, Douglas Carrier, Bill Savant, Joe & Lucy Bellon, Chrisanne Wilhelmi, For living & deceased members of GeNelle Martin Family Dec 23 10:30am Parishioners of St. Philip Neri New Mass Parts beginning in Advent Dec 1st D u r i n g Advent, we will begin singing new Mass Parts. If you would like to learn them, please go to our web-site www.spnerichurch.com and click on the Mass of Exaltation by Mr. Jason Liles, as pictured on the left, it will bring you to each Mass Part on YouTube.com. We hope to HEAR you all singing with us!! REJOICE! Today has traditionally been called Gaudete Sunday. The Latin tag is derived from Paul s appeal in the second reading to rejoice always in the Lord, and the Latin Mass text based on that reading. The irony and paradox of this Christian joy is underlined by the fact that Paul wrote those words in prison. But from there he could see the progress of God s work. Is it obvious to us? We feel that this is not the time for joy when there is so much suffering and moral evil. It is interesting, then, that the first reading is from the prophet Zephaniah, who is almost exclusively concerned with gloomy visions of Judgment Day. Today the Church selects the only optimistic text in Zephaniah, in which the prophet has been touched by the spirit of joy. This, we are assured on all sides, is the season of joy. Let us recapture that feeling of joy in our lives and reflect it to those who are joyless. Christmas Events Angel Tree Christmas Gifts Angel Tree Gifts (wrapped & labeled) are due by Dec 16th to be delivered on Dec 21st. Church Décor Dec 23rd from 2-5pm in Church Nursing Home Caroling/Singing Dec 23rd 2-5pm Christmas Neighborhood Caroling Dec 23rd 5:30pm start at Church. Hot Cocoa/Cookies at end. Christmas Season Mass Schedule *Monday, Dec 24 Christmas Eve - 4p & 6p Mass *Tuesday, Dec 25 Christmas Day - 9am *Wed, Dec 26 - St. Stephen, First Martyr 6:30a *Thur, Dec 27 - St. John the Apostle 12:05p *Fri, Dec 28 - Holy Innocents Martyrs 6:30a *Sat/Sun Dec 29/30 - Feast of Holy Family *Tuesday, Jan 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation) 9am *Sat/Sun, Jan 5/6 - Feast of Epiphany *Sat/Sun, Jan 12/13 - Baptism of the Lord *Monday, Jan 14 - Ordinary Time ~Emmanuel~ God with us!
Do you know Advent? Human beings cannot live without hope. Unlike animals, we are blessed or cursed with the ability to think about the future and to fear our actions to shaping it. So essential is this to human life, that human beings cannot live without hope, without something to live for, without something to look forward to. We hope for success, security, for our children to be spared from our sufferings to have a better life, for a better church, a better community, a better world. We hope for the same things as the Old Testament people, for their hopes are not yet realized. But we differ from them in two ways. First, the coming of Jesus in history, as a partial fulfillment of God s promises, immeasurably confirms and strengthens our hope. Secondly, we differ from Old Testament people because Jesus has revealed to us that God is not far off, but is already in our midst. Therefore, the importance of Advent liturgy is to focus on John the Baptist and Mary as our definition of hope. They recognize the newness of God s plan of hope; they serve as models for the Church in discerning the presence of our Savior in the world as we prepare to receive His gift of hope. Gaudete Sunday ~ 3rd Sunday of Advent so called from the first word of the antiphon at the Introit. Gaudete Rejoice, sets a tone of joyful expectations for the Lord s birth and Second Coming, as does the permitted use of the color Rose Reflection Book: Why and How Much Should I Be Giving to the Church, To The Poor by Ben Scott Over the next few weeks, you will be hearing about the upcoming Increased Offertory Program at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. This effort is very important as we move forward with the mission and vision of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. We, as a parish family, along with God s help, have helped change so many lives in our community! In order to continue our mission and ministries, we encourage all parishioners to spend time in prayer and discussion with your family reflecting on this book and the work we do. We look forward to seeing all of our parishioners at Mass, especially during our upcoming special Commitment Weekend on January 12 & January 13. If you have any questions regarding the Increased Offertory Program, please feel free to contact the parish office. Third Sunday of Advent He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Today we hear the prophetic words of John the Baptist. Last Sunday, John was introduced as one who preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. He wants people to change but they are reluctant. They want to stay as they are, undisturbed. But Jon has been sent to prepare the people for the coming of the Lord who will bring salvation. He warns them of the judgement to come and their consciences are touched. They ask him, What must we do? In St. Luke s Gospel, Jesus links so many of his parables with the warning of the dangers of riches and accumulation of possessions. Now John does not tell his listeners that they must produce fruits, he specifies what each group should do in practice. He demands change that is not just superficial but makes them uncomfortable, for they are called to share their possessions more justly. John s words of judgement arouse the people from their complacency but prepare them to receive the good news of salvation which Christ will bring. We may sometimes wish that God would leave us alone. But John the Baptist and the prophets tells us that this is the worst thing God could do. Left to ourselves we get lost following whatever desire we have for possessions, money or just a comfortable, life of conveniences. John the Baptist still points to a deeper freedom in order to make us ready to receive Christ. Beyond the pain and inconvenience of change we can rejoice in Christ s presence as he comes to us this Christmas. Be happy, the Lord is very near says St. Paul in today s second reading. Kinder Ministerial Alliance - ProLife Banquet 27 January 2019 6pm Kinder Community Center $25 per ticket. Proceeds help fund Lighthouse Ministries in Reeves and New Life Counseling Center in Lake Charles. Call rectory for info. Proposed Christmas Present to St. Philip Neri Church Interested in providing a Monument Sign at the corner of 6th St and 4th Avenue that would display the name of our Church and also provide a double sided LED sign board that could announce Mass times and various messages of upcoming events. The proposed cost is about $20,000. Interested donors, please see Fr. Keith at your convenience.
Residents of Nursing Homes; Dr. Peggy Allemand, Joe Alexis, Sam Ange, Bob Arceneaux, Andre Ardoin, Evelyn Ardoin, Faye Ardoin, Derek Ardoin, Cliff Babineaux, Rena Barzare, Marie Bellon, Taylor Benton, Brooke Broussard, Ridley & Sybil Broussard, John Paul Blaze, Tom Broussard, Anne Burgess, Olivia, Ava, Parker, Riley & Hazel Busby, Clint Bushnell, Jean Bushnell, Wayne Butts, Gloria Caldarera, Roxane Campbell, Ginger Cappel, Marcus Captain, Mary Carpenter, Jimmie Chance, Alva Chighizola, Gilbert Cole, Chris Cormier, Lois Cormier, Shawn Cormier, Marie Cormier, Landon Costanza, Calvelene Courville, Kathy Courville, Karen & Gerald Courville, Briggs Courville, Helen & Tee Courville, Lisa Courville, Bernice Cox, Mike Cox, Mark Cunningham, Norman DeBarge, Joby Delome, Amy Dennis, Hunter Dennis, Jane Dodd, Linda Dodd, Betty Jo Dodd, Deloris Donaldson, Rhonda Downs, Kevin Dunn, Haden Grey Duplechin, Theresa Duplechin, Darrell Duplichan, Gary P Duplichan, John Duplichian, Jr., Christine Dupont, Malak Dryden, Seth Eaves, Susan Ellington, Janell Fawcett, C.J. Fontenot, Carolyn Fontenot, Charles K Fontenot, Ben Fontenot, Greg E Fontenot, Kenneth Fontenot, Marshall Fontenot, Sharon Fontenot, Tracie D. Fontenot, Janet Fontenot, Remi Fontenot, Stephen Fontenot, Ida Ford, Jack Fournet, Jr., Ray Franks, Vertnia Frank, Brenda Fruge, Don Fuselier, Obrey Goodley, Virgie Granger, Linda Guajardo, Freddie Gormon, Mary Jane Guillory, Al Guy, Raymond Hall, Janice Hammond, Mr. & Mrs. Keith Hanchey, Glenda Haney, Leandra Haymon, Joe Headley, Shirley Hebert, James Henry, Hibbett s Family, Sarah Hollier, Milton Houston, Loretta Istre, Ralph Jemison, Arden Johnson, Brynlee & Kinsley Johnson, Sawyer Johnson, Jennifer Jones, Semi Karam, Al Kennard, Merritt King, Chloe Kramer, Dada Labove, Randall & Tanney LaFleur, Cecil & Barbara LaFleur, Louise Weezy LaFleur, Clifford D Lafargue, Donna Lafargue, Jason Lafosse, Jeanette Langley, Cheryl Lantron, Thelma LaPoint, Dalton LeBlanc, Joseph & Lynn Lebouef, C.A. LeDoux, Tucker LeDoux, Priscilla Leger, Wanda LeJeune, Billie Jo Longoria, Terry Lormand, Murray Lormand, Kirt Lormand, Brenda Manuel, Benny Manuel, Kermit Manuel, Mark Manuel, Sheila Manuel, Tate Manuel, Tonas Marcantel, Nick Martin, Tim Martin, Erin McKay, Shirley Miles, Brielle Miller, Nolton Miller, Carolyn Morgan, Haven Morrison, Mike Moses, Chris Mouser, Michelle D Mueller, Kim Myers, Lance Myers, Debbie Nesmith, Wallace Ogea, Paul Oliver, Robert Ortego, John Ortego, Josh Ottnat, Shermayah Pate, Troy Patterson, Sue Parker, Brittany Patrick, Gary Pelican, Dorothy Marie Pellerin, Donna Pitre, Katy Poe, Theresa Powers, Vernon Primeaux, Daniel Prudhomme, Lula Prudhomme, Mary Prudhomme, Angel Reacher, Blake Rice, Karen Richard, Wade Roberts, Mary Ellen Romero, Jaden Ross, Bob & Gloria Rougeau, Marlene Royer, Loretta Sanders, Melanie Sartin, Jessie Sattler, Gail Saucier, Betty Savant, Catherine Savant, Dickie Savant, Karen F. Savant, Caroline Savant, Dennis Savant, Ollie Savant, Randy Savant, Ingrid Savoy, Rosemary Shallow, Judy & Clifford Shuff, Janell Smith, Joyce Smith, Milton Smith, Charles T. Snider, Anita Sonnier, Becky Sonnier, Burel Sonnier, John Sonnier, Kelly Sonnier, Louis Sonnier, Jaxson Spikes, Linda Storer, James Taylor, Kayla Thibodeaux, Rose Thiels, John Trahan, Coach Paul Trosclair, Wynn VanNorman, Ed & Rosemary Vaussine, Fred Vickers, Buddy Vidrine, James Vienne, Kimberly Vincent, Wylace Vincent, L.D. Vizena, Ella V. Wakeley, Dawn Wall, Paul Yogi Webb, Dot White, Lawrence Williams. (Please call the Rectory when names can be removed!) Upcoming Pilgrimages!!! to consider for 2019 St. Junipero Serra and California June 30-Jul 7 Join Fr. Keith and Magnificat Travels to tour church missions of St. Serrra and the beginnings of the Catholic Church in California; along with special visits to Napa, Sonoma and Alexander Valleys. Greece and Ephesus Sept 28-Oct 7 w/fr. Keith Pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul and St. John, the apostle, who journeyed with Blessed Mary to Ephesus. info@holytravels.org or 337-291-1933 New Hours for St. Vincent s Closet beginning in 2019 Wednesday from 9am 5pm Thursday from 9am 12pm New DECREES Bishop Glen John Provost Beginning First Sunday of Advent 1. Prayer of St. Michael the Archangel after all Masses. 2. One Hour Adoration each week. 3. Intention Prayer in reparation for sins contrary to the 6th Commandment, the healing of all victims of sexual abuse, and the conversion of sinners. 4. Once a year conduct a parish Eucharistic Procession. 5. All Fridays are days of abstinence from meat. 6. Ember Days of prayer and fasting: Wed, Fri, Sat after 1st Sunday of Lent; Pentecost Sunday, Exaltation of the Cross Sept 14 & St. Lucy Dec 13 BE A MAN Men s Group every Sunday at 6pm begins with a meal at the former KC Hall reflecting on the book Be A Man by Fr. Larry Richards. 10-week study Oct 14-Dec 16. Attend all classes or some. If any man is interested, you are welcomed anytime! Step Up!!! Be A Man!! The way God intended.
Mark your Calendar! In need of a Baptism Class? Call the Rectory at 738-5612 Dec 16 Giving Tree Gifts are due. Dec 19 Latest for gifts due at Rectory. Dec 19 CCD Teacher Christmas Party Dec 20 Staff, Finance Council & Pastoral Council Christmas Gathering (Hall) Dec 21 *Confirmation Students * - Deliver Angel Tree gifts & food baskets 9am Dec 23 Decorate Church for Christmas 2-5pm Dec 23 Christmas Caroling 5:30-7pm Dec 24 Christmas Eve Masses 4pm & 6pm Dec 25 Christmas Day Mass 9am Dec 26-28 Church Offices Closed New Bereavement Ministry beginning Jan 15th, Tuesday evening 5:30pm at the Church Hall. Anyone who is suffering from grief at the death of a loved one is invited to join us for some presentations on grief and the ongoing journey of bereavement towards a healthy acceptance and discover ways of including and honoring the memory of our loved ones who have passed away. For more information, please call Katherine Marcantel 842-5813 or the Church office 738-5612. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Years ago, the trick question on religion quizzes would be to name all the liturgical colors. Rose is a color seldom seen, used only twice a year. Today, Gaudete Sunday, is one of those days. The name of the day is drawn from an opening verse: Gaudete - Latin for Rejoice! This year s Gospel certainly reflects that mood as Elizabeth feels her infant within her leaping for joy at the presence of Mary. Mary s visit to her aged cousin is an act of compassion between women, as two kinswomen who are bearing children into the world share their joy. Some churches retain the custom of having the priest wear rose vestments today, and many will use a rose candle in the Advent wreath. Violet is the official color for Advent and Lent. In medieval times, dye was costly, and poor parishes used unornamented plain cloth for vestments. Dyes were expensive and some colors, particularly purple, were difficult to achieve. In England, purple dye was made from mollusks, yielding at best a deep indigo or blue and not the desired violet. Thus, the color of Advent in the British Isles has long been a deep blue, reminding many people of Mary s presence at the heart of the Advent mystery. That theology is largely unplanned: it s all because of the costliness of true purple, which at that time, only royalty could afford. Youth Events * High School Youth Group meets every Sunday in Hall 6:30-8pm, 9th-12th Grade *Dec 15-High School-XLT (Exult) Music, food, talks & Adora on-st Theodore Moss Bluff 6-8m (free) *Jan 14-19, March for Life Washington, $625, Registra on due 10/11 with $200 deposit. You can register for all of these events at www.dolcyouth.org Confirmation Students *Dec 21, Deliver Angel Tree Gi s & Food Baskets 9AM (CHRISTMAS Service Project) Free Advent Reflection for Women, if interested, please RSVP to the Office of Religious Education by emailing marirose.rudek@lcdiocese.org or marlie.mudd@lcdiocese.org. December 6, 13 & 20 8:20am-9:20am at the DOLC Chancery 114 Iris St Harvest Festival Board - has 5 openings, if you are interested in serving on the Board, please contact Rachel Fontenot at 337-526-1705 by Dec.15th. This Board has several members with various terms to serve. Consider joining us to help with this very rewarding and fulfilling ministry! Adult Catechism ~ All are Welcome A Walk through the Mass-Seasons and Meanings Come and Discover why we do what we do From the beginning of Mass to the Final Blessing Wednesdays 5:30pm 6:30pm in the Church Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6 and 13 by Fr. Keith Pellerin READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Philip Neri Church #602705 317 Seventh Street Kinder, LA 70648 TELEPHONE 337 738-5612 CONTACT PERSON Wendy LaFleur EMAIL: wendy.lafleur@spncatholic.com SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2016 Adobe Acrobat DC Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: 12/16/18 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS