St. Martin 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, Administrative Assistant 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 Chris Miller, Choir Director SMdP Service and Ministry Meetings Feb. 5 - Feb. 10, 2016 SMdP YOUTH MEETINGS Sunday, Feb. 5, G/V North No Youth Due to Super Bowl Game Knight s of Columbus Meeting Mon., Feb. 6, G/V South 6p Altar Society Meeting Mon., Feb. 6, G/V North 6:15p Women s Gospel Re lection Wed., Feb. 8, Church Meeting Room 6a Divine Mercy Chaplet Wed., Feb. 8, Main Church after 8a Mass Religious Education Classes Wednesday., Feb. 8 Grades 1-4 St. John Elem. 5:15p-6:30p Grades 5-8 St. John Elem. 7p-8:30p Grades 9-11 G/V Complex 7p-8:30p Adult Con irm. Class Main Ch. Mtg. Rm. 6:30p Men s Gospel Re lection Fri., Feb. 10 Church Meeting Room 6a AA/NA Recovery Meeting Fri., Feb. 10, 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 or deaconate, 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 Mia Dubios Lana Ellis Chad Higginbotham Emily Abshire David Bruchhaus Mike Eason Parish Trustees Pastoral Council Veronica Miller Matt Keating Neal Rider Richard Shaw Lilly Vincent Finance Council David Goodly Tina Higgins Johnette Szydlo Shively Verrette Upcoming 2nd Collections Feb. 12 - Bishop Services Appeal Feb. 19 - Black & Indian Missions Feb. 26 - Easter Flowers Mar. 5 - Debt Reduction/Building Fund
P F T S Chris Arceneaux Walker Kent Bosely Myra Bordelon Wilma Breaux Jay Briggs Jennifer Broussard Susan Broussard Dan Burrhus Carol Camara Teena Cole Melina Conner Colin Courville Lisa Courville Karen Crawford Hillary Daigle Kayla Derouche Charles Domingue DC. Richard Donahoe Jack Dore Blaine Doucet Sean Doyle Amy Dugas Carolyn Eason Leland East Carol Ann Faulk Jacob Farnques Shanda Felton Bea Fertitta Bill Ferguson Jodie Fontenot Lucy Fontenot Liliane Garandel Robert Gilbert Jamie Goos Eddie Mac Gorman Linda Estay Granger Don Granger Elnora Granger Louis Granger Tommy Greenlee Joshua Guillory Cayson Hoffpauir Amie Arnold Braden Bawcom Bryce Bawcom John Comeaux Ray Cunod III Justin Daigle Hayden T. East Seth Eaves 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. Keith Hernandez Rose Holland Don Johnson Adam Jones Bonnie Jones Rick Jones Sandie Jordan Gene Juranka Laura Kaough Janina Keller Ronnie Kramer Sandy Kramer Jason LaFosse Dennis P. Landry Grayce LaRocca Danny Laughlin Lee LeBlanc Monica Leblanc Tammy LeBleu Leola Leger Sue Lowery Dewayne Loveless Meghan Mattison Owen Mattison Miles McDonald Julie Mere Consuelo Michel Aaron Moore Terri Morris Alivia Mudd Kisha Myers Ferrel Naquin Carolyn Neal Don Nelson Noah Nelson Shelia Nelson Vinton Nelson Dennis Nivels Larry Parker Sue Parker Estelle Pellerin Joyce Peoples Michael Eudy Lillie Mae Eudy Michael Fuselier Thomas Gary Jaron Glass Brad Grant Gary Hogan Jaden Meaux Diane Pearce Dot Pellerin Leroy Peoples Traeva Perry Elaine Primeaux Melba Portinause Alton Puckett Dennis Primeaux Jonathon Puleo Sheila Rather Evie Reed Meg Reed Denise Robinson Maria Robinson Nannette Rougeau Milton Ryan Quinten Savoie Don Savoy Jackie Shaughnessy Danny Sheridan Patti Sheridan Donna Shidla Bailey Shuff Connie Shuff Doris Simon Talon Sonnier Joseph Sowells Pamela Sprehe Elaine St. Mary Mitzi St. Romain Lavona Taylor Avis Theroit Wayne Thibodeaux Michael Timpa Mona Timpa Shelia Thibodeaux Katlynn Thacker Guy Trahan Lucas Verret Jean Verrett Hunter Walker JoBella Winters 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 Gary James Viator READINGS FOR THE WEEK Feb. 6 - Feb. 12 Mon (2/6) Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tue (2/7) Gn 1:20 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wed (2/8) Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc 30; Mk 7:14-23 Thu (2/9) Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Fri (2/10) Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Sat (2/11) Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sun (2/12) Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37] From the Collar TM Before the days of well-stocked supermarket shelves, salt was an expensive and coveted commodity. It was the one thing that couldn t be grown or produced locally; it had to be bought. Salt does more than make foods tastier. It is a preservative, very necessary before the age of electricity, refrigerators, and freezers. It is an essential nutrient for the body. In times gone by, salt licks were natural deposits of salt where wild animals would instinctively gathered and so salt licks became natural hunting grounds for humans. Before the days of widespread electricity and the light bulb, dispelling darkness was limited and limiting. Poor people who could not afford candles, oil for lamps, or even irewood for a ire would go to bed with sundown and darkness. For those who could afford oil for one lamp or a single candle, the light emitted was rather dim, adequate only to see large objects unless one was very close to the source of light. Jesus uses salt and light, two things common and necessary for enhanced life, to describe the essential gifts discipleship brings to the world. Disciples are to be salt and light for others. In this gospel Jesus calls us to assess whether our discipleship has lost its potency because our salt has become lat and our light has become dim. The good news is that no matter how bland or dim our discipleship, Christ never throws us out, tramples us underfoot, or hides us. Here is the twist of the gospel: Jesus calls disciples to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, yet to be such, Christ must irst be our salt and light. We need irst to encounter Christ who always remains with us, making it possible for us to mature in our discipleship. We can be faithful disciples salt that seasons others in Gospel living, and light that dispels the darkness of uncertainty and lack of clear direction when, as the disciples in the gospel, we listen to Jesus and allow him to guide us. To be fruitful disciples, the irst relationship we must foster is with Jesus. This relationship ensures that we are not just any salt or any light, but that of Christ. Disciples do not act alone, but are always instruments in God s hand who, through God s power acting in them, do good for others. We are the salt licks attracting others to Christ; we are the light that makes clear for others the way to Christ. Fr. Jace REJOICE AND BE GLAD THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE As children we sang the lively song This Little Light of Mine. The words, of course, are based on today s Gospel, in which we are called as disciples to be salt and light for the world. Children are uninhibited about sharing their faith. It s only when we grow older that we prefer to hide our light under a bushel basket because our culture tends not to emphasize discipleship. The message in this week s readings is clear: in order to give glory to God through our discipleship, we must show the light of Christ in our words and deeds. Not an easy thing for inhibited adults. Often we may think of salt and light in terms of what we do for others, but it can be just as important not to do something, such as getting angry with the stranger on the road, or telling an offensive joke. J. S. Paluch Co.
Women s Day of Re lection with Fr. Keith Pellerin & Dr. Judy Savoie Pruning and the Paschal Mystery, Women s Day of Re lection will be Mar 11, 2017 from 8:30a - 2p at St. Louis Catholic High School. Presenters for the day will be Fr. Keith Pellerin and Dr. Judy Savoie. This retreat is open to all women and is hosted by Fleur de Lis Theresians of SWLA. Early registration by March 4 is $256; after March 4 the fee is $30. A lunch and a light breakfast are included. Come to Pruning and the Paschal Mystery Day of Re lection as our presenters lead us in pondering God s desire to transform each loss in our lives into rich harvest, thereby moving us forward in gratitude and hope. Call Paula Hanks at 794-0527 for more information. Peanut Butter Sunday - Feb. 12 280 Jars of Peanut Butter (16 oz.) Needed Every Month - 2nd Sunday SMdP Parish helps Catholic Charities collect Peanut Butter, monthly, to distribute to our area needy. Please help if you can. A Catholic s Divorce Survival Guide A seven week group program, beginning Feb. 19, 2p-4p at St. Theodore Church, is an exciting new program to help in the healing for those men and women who suffer from a divorce. Find comfort and counsel consistent with Catholic teachings through a 30-minute DVD followed by time to consider such topics as shock, denial, grief, guilt, forgiveness, money, the courts, the kids, the ex-spouse, annulment, dating, sexuality, spirituality, remarriage or staying single, and much more. The cost is $50. For more information call Sr. Catherine Leroux, at 802-2204 or email atsnippycathy@aol.com. Manna Ministries Has Urgent Pantry Needs Manna Ministries helps so many people in our area. But, now Manna needs your help. Please consider donating the following: Canned meats, Canned Fruits, Canned Mixed Vegetables, Desserts, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Peanut Butter. The Manna pantry is very low on supplies. Please drop items in the church baskets found in the church Narthex. Whatever you did for the least brothers of mine, you did for me. Matt 25:40 Diocesan News Watch Glad Tidings TV Every Sunday Morning at 6am on KPLC Stay up-to-date with the Catholic news of the Diocese of Lake Charles, 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. Bishop s Men s and Women s Prayer The following are upcoming prayer meetings with the Bishop. Please RSVP to Gaynell Carrier 439-7400. Women s Lunch Mar 8, Apr 5, May 3 Men s Breakfast Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5 Saint Charles Center Winter 2017 Schedule The Saint Charles Center has their Winter/Spring 2017 schedule available for spiritual retreats and presentations. See the center s website at stcharlescenter.com. 2017 Bishop Services Appeal Quota Collection Feb. 12 St. Martin de Porres Parish has been given a quota ($52,902) by the Diocese to collect funds to help support the important functions of many diocesan of ices of ministry such as Catholic Charities, The St. Charles Retreat Center, Rachel s Vineyard, and seminarian s education and many more. Please continue to give as generously as possible to ful ill this year s campaign appeal. On-line givers, remember to select second collections options, as desired. $25,682 of $52,902 has been collected to-date - 49% of Quota Catholic Mission Trip The Abrazando Cristo Mission Trip for 2017 will be June 30 - July 9 to Nicaragua. Cost of the trip is $2,150 (covers all air and ground transportation, meals, lodging, tips, taxes, retreat and mission t-shirts). For more information contact Monsignor Daniel Torres at 439-7400. Only 25 seats available. Manna Ministry Coat Drive Please consider donating your gently used, unwanted coats in the Manna Ministry Baskets in the Narthex of the church. Manna Ministry will distribute to those in need.
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Special Events This Week Sun. Feb 5 Mon. Feb 6 Tue. Feb 7 Wed. Feb 8 Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Masses Main Church 8a & 10:30a; No Youth Group - Due to Super Bowl No Mass; KC Meeting G/V South 6p; Altar Society Meeting G/V North 6:15p Mass 5p Women s Gospel Re lection Church Meeting Room 6a; Mass 8a; Divine Mercy Chaplet after Mass; RE Classes Grades 1-4 St. John Elem. 5:15p - 6:30p, Grades 5-8 St. John Elem. 7p - 8:30p, Grade 9-11 G/V Complex 7p - 8:30p; Adult Con irmation Ch. Mtg. Rm 6:30p Mass 5p Men s Gospel Re lection Church Meeting Room 6a; Rosary 7:15a; Mass 8a; AA/NA Group G/V Kitchen 6p Reconciliation Available 3:15p; Mass 4:30p 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Masses Main Church 8a & 10:30a; Youth Group - Middle School 3:30p, High School 5:30p; Dive Deeper High School Bible Study 7p Mass Intentions Sat. Sun. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Feb 4 4:30p Feb 5 8:00a 10:30a Feb 7 5:00p Feb 8 8:00a Feb 9 5:00p Feb 10 8:00a Feb 11 4:30p Feb 12 8:00a 10:30a Treva "Pat" Perry; Cecil Triche, Whitney & Louise (B) Hebert & Gloria Hebert LeLux; August, Butch & Chris Breaux Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Beverly Liprie; Josie DiGiglia; Eddy L. Dever; Johnny Guillory & Pat Renfrow; Vincent (B) & Valrie Bourque Irby D. Gaspard (A), Bill Bonvillain Virgie Abate Briggs Barbara Elaine Breedlove; Harold Bourgeois; Peter Tran Thai So Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Senior Luncheon If you are 60+ years young plan to meet February 14 at the G/V Annex South meeting room. You are asked to bring a covered dish. Food, Fun and Fellowship. Tuesday, February 14 11:30am - 1pm Call Annie Bruchhaus 562-9267 for more information Required Eucharistic Minister Workshops There is a required Diocesan Workshop for all Eucharistic Ministers. All EM s must attend one of the two workshops to continue as a Eucharistic Minister. It will last about one hour. Schedule of Workshops: Sun., Feb. 19, SMdP Main Church 2-3 pm Wed., Feb. 22, SMdP Main Church 6-7 pm Make-up meetings will by appointment only. Call the parish of ice to make an appointment. P O G F : J 30, 2017 G O Registered Parishioner Envelope Checks $16,410 Registered Parishioner Envelope Cash 731 Unregistered/Unidenti ied Gift 1,580 Online Giving 6,059 Total Offertory $24,780 - B F Registered Parishioner Envelope Checks $ 120 Registered Parishioner Envelope Cash 21 Unregistered/Unidenti ied Gift 121 Online Giving 1,995 Total Building Fund $ 2,257 S C Diocese of LC Religious Education $ 1,822 Total Special Collections $ 1,822 Total Collections $28,859
Information Page Church Name: St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Bulletin Number: 981756 Publication Date: February 5, 2017 Contact Information: Joe Whitbeck (editor) 337-478-3845 jwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.com 337-842-6027(cell) Transmission Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 8 pages, including cover - 2 ad pages to be added Software: Publisher 2010 Adobe X