Most Blessed Sacrament 15615 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70817-6311 Parish News September 22-23, 2018 Volume XXXIII No. 38 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time HOW DO WE TREAT THE MESSENGER? Let s not be too hasty in defining who is the wicked one and who (namely us) is just! We are very quick to label others as evil, because we tend to label ourselves as good guys. We don t like it when we are brought up short by a prophetic voice that brings us some bad news about our own behavior. We don t like to be reproached for transgressions of the law or charged with violations of our training. We may condemn and abuse those who bring us up against these truths about ourselves when, if we were really good, we would thank them for helping to keep us on the right path. This is the way they treated the prophets and the way they treated Jesus. Is this also the way we treat those whose message we don t like? Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The wicked say: With revilement and torture let us put the just one to the test (Wisdom 2:12, 17-20). Psalm The Lord upholds my life (Psalm 54). Second Reading The wisdom from above is full of mercy and good fruits (James 3:16 4:3). Gospel Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me (Mark 9:30-37). Parish Staff Pastor...Fr. Phil Spano Mass Assistance Fr. Donald Blanchard Parish Life Coord....Deacon Don Musso Permanent Deacon.. Deacon Mark Berard Receptionist...Andrea Leger Secretary...Caryn Didier Bookkeeper...Darlene Moscona Director of Music..Kathy Duplessis and Ministry Youth Director...West Giffin Director-Christian Form...David Planché Christian Formation phone (225) 751-5867 Secretary-Christian Form...Theresa LeBoeuf Child Protection Office...Roslyn Landry (225) 753-5526 Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30 p.m./confessions 3:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:30 a.m. Monday 8:45 a.m. - Communion Service Tuesday - Friday - 8:45 a.m. except during School year, Thursday Mass 8:15 a.m. MBS SCHOOL Principal: Cheri Gioe School Phone 751-0273/Fax: 753-7259 Extended Care: Sheena Gauthier 751-0023 MBS Early Learning Center Director: Laurina Conger 752-8829 Parish Office Hours: Monday Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.) Friday: 8:00 a.m. - Noon BAPTISMS: Twice a month, after 11:30 Mass. Call office during pregnancy to sign up and for class information. MARRIAGE: Law of Diocese requires 6 month preparation period prior to wedding. Call church office for more information. FUNERAL: Please call the priest for prayer and before setting date/time. RCIA: If interested in becoming Catholic, call the church office.
A Living Rosary For Ourselves, Our Nation, And The Whole World October 7th is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary which falls on Sunday this year and therefore, the weekend masses will be the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. However, the whole month of October is dedicated to praying private and community gathered rosaries (communal) asking Mary for her intercession in our lives and of the whole world. The Mysteries of the Rosary invite us into meditation and contemplation so that we may grow in trust of God so as to mirror the path of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the disciples in the Joyful, Glorious, Luminous, as well as, Sorrowful realities that are a part of our journey in the Kingdom of God here on earth. Certainly we need PEACE and a sober way of dealing with human hostilities in all its many forms and breeding grounds. The world family, our Church family, (and those of all religions), our country s family, and our individual families all need to RESPECT GOD so as to RESPECT LIFE that comes from GOD in all its infinite and finite forms. Fr. Phil Spano All of you are invited to a Communal Living Rosary on Sunday, October 7th at 3:00 p.m. in MBS Church which will be led by MBS Children. We will have celebrated our primary community prayer in the SUNDAY EUCHARIST. Please come out to this gathering as well. Tailgating With The Team! The MBS Peer Ministry Team will host their annual High School Youth Ministry Event... a football season tailgating event called, Tailgating With The Team. The event will take place next Sunday, September 30th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in St. Ursula Hall and rear parking lot. We will have terrific food, music, games and tailgating-like activities. There will also be some GREAT door prizes. This is a FREE event. Please wear your favorite team colors and bring a fellow high school friend! For more details, call Office of Christian Formation at (225) 751-5867. Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent To jump start Respect Life month, the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life is planning a morning of inspiration and information on Saturday, October 6, from 9 AM to Noon at the Catholic Life Center ballroom. We are excited to welcome Dr. Kathy Allen, Executive Director of Louisiana Black Advocates for Life, as our keynote speaker who will expand on the theme, Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent. Other speakers will include Danielle Van Haute, Associate Director for Respect Life for the Diocese and Rob Tasman, Executive Director of the LA Conference of Catholic Bishops. We welcome anyone dedicated to a culture of life and we especially encourage Parish respect life coordinators as well as respect life groups to attend! The event is free but we ask that you please register at www.mfldiobr.org. For additional information, please contact our Office at 225-242-0323 or email As Mentioned on the Front Cover... You are invited! What: Outdoor Mass/Picnic When: Sept. 23 rd 11:30 a.m. Where: In front of church office Come join us for our parish family fun day beginning with mass outside under the trees followed by food, fun games, and family fellowship. Bring your own picnic or enjoy some BBQ provided by the Men s Club. Also bring your own lawn chairs and blanket. Informational Meeting About Becoming Catholic RCIA is a process for adults interested in becoming members of the Catholic Church. The process is one of sharing, believing, praying and learning with other members of our parish community. The 2018-2019 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) sessions will begin in September and end in the Easter season. If you are thinking about joining the Catholic Church or would like more information about the Catholic faith, please call Deacon Don Musso in the parish office at (225) 752-6230. You are invited to attend an informal meeting on Tuesday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the St. John Room at the parish office. We welcome and encourage you, but please know that there is no obligation, commitment, or pressure to join. Marriage Encounter Weekend Why settle for a good marriage when you can have a great marriage? On a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend, married couples can enrich their relationship by getting away from jobs, chores, kids, the internet, and focus their attention on each other. If you d like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship, you ll like the difference a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can offer! The next weekend is scheduled for October 12-14, 2018 at the Robert E Tracy Center in Baton Rouge. Register online at www.lams-wwme.org or call 1-800-586-5469..
Why We Believe The Thursday night Scripture & Spirituality study group will begin an 8 part study by Dr. Brandt Pitre. The study entitled, Why We Believe answers common questions about the Catholic faith. Does God Exist? Is Jesus God? Peter and the Papacy? How did we get the Bible? Is the Eucharist Jesus real presence? Why confess to a priest? Do Catholics worship Mary? Purgatory and Prayers for the dead? If you ve ever been asked any of these questions but weren t quite sure how to answer or if you know someone who has left the church and no longer believes, then buckle up this bible study is for you! In it you will discover just how reasonable, biblical, and beautiful the Catholic faith really is. The study will begin on Thursday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the St. John Room. For more information, please call Kit Bourgeois at (225) 324-5474. Coming in October... Walking with Purpose Women s Bible Study On Wednesday Mornings! Does your life feel out of control? Do you feel that you are doing so many things that you are doing none of them well? Lisa Brenninkmeyer, the founder of Walking with Purpose, understands how it feels when life is stuck on the spin cycle. As a mother of seven, she knows we don t just need to be told what kind of women we should be. We need some help getting there. Drawing from her own experience of balancing marriage, motherhood, and work inside and outside the home, Lisa helps you uncover the key to living a busy life with inner calm. What s the secret? Identifying key priorities, and doing first what matters most. With humor and wisdom, Lisa will help you: Stop striving and rest in God s unconditional love Experience new hope in your marriage Reach your child s heart Create clarity in a cluttered home Find friendships that go below the surface and satisfy Discover your passion and purpose Once in awhile, things may seem as if they re under control, but we want to walk with purpose regardless of our circumstances. God wants us to daily experience the joy and contentment that comes from knowing we have given our all to what He considers most important. The abundant and purposeful life we were created to live is just around the corner. This Bible Study will meet every Wednesday morning from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the St. Luke Room beginning Wednesday, October 3rd and ending Wednesday, November 14th. Please join us for coffee and goodies and find out more about yourself and your relationship with Christ. If you would like to know more, please contact Beth Robb at (225) 406-1731 or Angela Diffendal at (225) 252-1489.
Most Blessed Sacrament Church Mission Statement The mission of Most Blessed Sacrament Church is for members to witness the real presence of the Lord in word and sacrament, and that they may live out the message from the gospel and serve one another as followers of Jesus Christ. Mass Schedule and Intentions Sat. Sept. 22 4:30 pm For The People Sun. Sept. 23 8:00 am Joseph Nguyen Van Nguyen Maria Phien Tre Le 9:45 am Nelson Camilla Anne Morris Louis Fox Betty Haydel Rick Larriviere Charles Bongiovanni David Batton 11:30 am Lester Sutherland Sara Morales Bourgeois Miles Gosnell Iris Clement Rodosta Bill Fontenot Mon. Sept. 24 8:45 am Communion Service Tues. Sept. 25 8:45 am Wed. Sept. 26 8:45 am Thurs. Sept. 27 8:15 am Fri. Sept. 28 8:45 am PRAYING FOR ALL MILITARY Please keep the following in your daily prayers: Andy Blum Scott & Jamie French Don Ellen, Jr. Caleb Burris Nathan Colter Jeremy Ferguson Brett Gilbert Chris & Ali Jones Eric Schweitzer Connor Ryan Adam Girior Andrew Barksdale Trey Perault Craig Dardenne Alex Grantier Brian Primeaux Will Howland Landon Bourg Matthew Bourgeois Maxwell Conger Steven Dubuc Nathan Scott STEWARDSHIP OFFERING - September 8-9, 2018 Identified Contributors $22,773.00 Unidentified Contributors $ 2,652.00 Total $25,425.00 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday:Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday:Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday:Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday:Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday:Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Masses - September 22-23, 2018 4:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Celebrant - Subject to Change Fr. Phil Fr. Phil Fr. Blanchard Fr. Blanchard A Ransome, G Landry M Gallo, R Arceneaux P Rushing, L Evans L Duplantis, P Green
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Most Blessed Sacrament Church #515223 15615 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70817 TELEPHONE 225 752-6230 CONTACT PERSON Caryn Didier EMAIL: cdidier@mbsparish.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 5:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 22-23, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 5 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: