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St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

PASTORAL STAFF Emergency 478-3845 Reverend Monsignor Jace Eskind jace.eskind@lcdiocese.org 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 Jenny Bellow- Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 1-4 jbellow@smdpcatholic.com Lisa Perry - Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 5-8 lperry@smdpcatholic.com Becky Clements - Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 9-12 bclements@smdpcatholic.com Victoria Hebert - Youth Director youth@smdpcatholic.com Amanda Ortego - Asst. Youth Director youth@smdpcatholic.com Pam Fontenot - Music Ministry/Liturgy Chris Miller - Choir Director SMdP Service and Ministry Meetings Dec. 17 - Dec. 22, 2017 SMdP YOUTH MEETINGS Middle School Youth Sun., Dec. 17 Youth House 5-6:30p Women s Gospel Reflection Wed., Dec. 20, Main Church Mtg. Rm. Divine Mercy Chaplet Wed., Dec. 20, Main Ch. after 8a Mass No Religious Education Classes Wed., Dec. 20 Men s Gospel Re lection Fri., Dec. 15, Church Mtg. Room - 6a AA/NA Recovery Meeting Fri., Dec. 15, G/V Kitchen - 6p See the special article regarding Mass schedule for Dec. 24 on last page. 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas Vigil fall on Dec. 24-4 Masses available that Sunday. 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 Parish Trustees W.J. Lechtenberg Veronica Miller Pastoral Council Mia Dubois Lana Ellis Cindy Hanks Matt Keating Stephen Liles David Bruchhaus Mike Eason David Ieyoub Finance Council Tyson Queenan Richard Shaw Lilly Vincent Tina Higgins Johnette Szydlo Shively Verrette Upcoming 2nd Collections Dec. 25 - Christmas Offering (1st Collection) Dec. 25 - Christmas Charities(2nd Collection) Jan. 1 - Solemnity of Mary Jan. 7 - Debt Reduction/Bldg. Fund

P F Dwight Arceneaux Catherine Viator Billot Marian Blanchard Walker Kent Bosely Myra Bordelon Chance Boudreaux Gary Breaux Susan Broussard Erline Bryant Dan Burrhus Carol Camara Scott Collins Tommie Collins Steve Couch Colin Courville Lisa Courville Jennifer Dent Kayla Derouche Charles Domingue DC. Richard Donahoe Jack Dore Blaine Doucet Sean Doyle Amy Dugas Jennifer Earnhart Carolyn Eason Leland East Matthew Evans Pam Falcon Carol Ann Faulk Jacob Farnques Shanda Felton Bea Fertitta Bill Ferguson Derrick Fontenot Jodie Fontenot Karen Fontenot Lucy Fontenot Liliane Garandel Robert Gilbert Eddie Mac Gorman Linda Estay Granger Elnora Granger Louis Granger Tommy Greenlee Ty Griffen Will Guidry Joshua Guillory Renee Haley Kristen Higginbotham Amie Arnold Braden Bawcom Bryce Bawcom John Comeaux Ray Cunod III Jessica Daigle 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 Jude Hillard Cayson Hoffpauir Keith Hernandez Don Johnson Adam Jones Bonnie Jones Sandie Jordan Gene Juranka David Kandik Laura Kaough Janina Keller Ronnie Kramer Sandy Kramer Clay LaFargue Jason LaFosse Dennis P. Landry Grayce LaRocca Danny Laughlin Monica LeBlanc Tammy LeBlanc Tammy LeBleu Leola Leger Sue Lowery Meghan Mattison Owen Mattison Gene Martin Frannie McCall Miles McDonald Pete McKean Julie Mere Consuelo Michel Elena Miller Mildred Monceaux Aaron Moore Linda Moore Terri Morris Alivia Mudd Vic Muse Kisha Myers Ferrel Naquin Carolyn Neal Don Nelson Noah Nelson Shelia Nelson Vinton Nelson Dennis Nivels Westly Papilion Mary Ellen Pauley Joyce Peoples Dot Pellerin P P - We keep in prayer our loved ones who are deployed to serve in military forces, as well as their families. Michael Eudy Lillie Mae Eudy Michael Fuselier Thomas Gary Jaron Glass Douglas Hibbing Gary Hogan Marcus Hughes Jaden Meaux Nancy Pennartz Leroy Peoples Gene Porche Elaine Primeaux Elista Price Melba Portinause Alton Puckett Dennis Primeaux Jonathon Puleo Angie Quienalty Sheila Rather Meg Reed Chuck Rew Nora Richard Denise Robinson Maria Robinson Dorothy Rogers Bevo Rome Marian Rome Nannette Rougeau Beverly Royer Milton Ryan Elaine St. Mary Mitzi St. Romain Quinten Savoie Jackie Shaughnessy Richard Shaw Danny Sheridan Patti Sheridan Donna Shidla Bailey Shuff Connie Shuff Jamie Simon Henreitta Sonnier Talon Sonnier Joseph Sowells Joe Speight Pamela Sprehe Lavona Taylor Avis Theroit Wayne Thibodeaux Shelia Thibodeaux Katlynn Thacker Guy Trahan Jacqueline Trouard Coralie Vidrine Hunter Walker Barbara Williams JoBella Winters Kaleb Mere Craig Ogea Robert Schexnayder Phil Smith Candace Terry Mitchell Terry Gary James Viator READINGS FOR THE WEEK Dec. 18 - Dec. 25 Mon (12/18) Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Tue (12/19) Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Wed (12/20) Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Thu (12/21) Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Fri (12/22) 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sat (12/23) Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Sun (12/24) 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 From the Collar TM On this Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, other readings and the gospel acclamation may speak more directly to joy or glad tidings than the gospel, which gives us its version of the story of John. Of course, he is often referred to as John the Baptist in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, but not in this gospel. Here he is clearly and simply called a man (John 1:6), and when he is named, it is merely John without modi ier (e.g., 1:6, 15, 19, 26, 28, 32). In this way, and in many others in this gospel, he is distinguished from Jesus. The Fourth Gospel states clearly and unequivocally that John was not the light, but was sent from God to testify to the light (John 1:8). John admits that he is not the Messiah; he is not Elijah. (In both Matthew [11:14] and Mark [9:13], John is considered the Elijah igure, said to be so by Jesus himself.) In the Fourth Gospel, John is not even the prophet. His role is to cry out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord. Such a de lection away from any attention or claims to himself seems to re lect the interests of the evangelist more than the historical situation of the time. Indeed, there are other clues in the Fourth Gospel and other New Testament writings that tell us that John continued to have a following years, perhaps decades, after his death. Today we recognize that John prepared the way for Jesus. This irst chapter of the Fourth Gospel reminded the early Christian community that John was merely a precursor, a forerunner, to Jesus the Messiah. We have heard these stories so often, and frequently from the Synoptic point of view. When we read the Fourth Gospel on its own terms we see that John says he baptizes with water. We might expect him to say, but the one coming after me baptizes with the Holy Spirit as we hear in the Synoptics. Instead, John says, I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize. There is nothing in this gospel about Jesus baptizing with the Holy Spirit. Instead, Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Even the use of the term sin in the singular rather than the plural is deliberate. Rather than merely taking away individual sins, Jesus takes away the cosmic force of sin. The Fourth Gospel re lects a different but congruent theological thought world than the Synoptics. The differences in details may seem minute but they point to profound theological emphases. Once John points the way to Jesus, once he testi ies to the Lamb of God, John in effect disappears from the gospel (there are some minor passing references). His role is basically con ined to chapter 1 of the Fourth Gospel, and it consists in testifying to Jesus. Fr. Jace REJOICE AND BE GLAD REJOICE Isaiah proclaims truly good news to us! God s coming brings not sadness, guilt, fear, wrath, or condemnation. No, God s coming is a source of comfort and joy. Saying it once is not enough, for today s readings are full of joy. Mary s Magnificat substitutes for our psalm today, and our second reading encourages us to rejoice, to give thanks and praise. This is the root meaning of the Greek word for eucharist. We are urged to rejoice and give thanks, because the coming of the Lord brings joy, healing, liberty, release, vindication. It makes the very earth spring up with new life! Good tidings! J. S. Paluch Co.

Formed.org is free to all SMdP registered parishioners. See the article below for the parish access code. Bishop Services Appeal Quota for SMdP Parish St. Martin de Porres Parish has been given a quota ($53,457 - parish pays even if not collected) by the Diocese to collect funds to help support the many charities supported by the Diocesan of ice of ministry such as, Catholic Charities, The St. Charles Retreat Center, Rachel s Vineyard, and seminarians education and many more. Please continue to give as generously as possible to ful ill this year s campaign appeal. Online givers, remember to select second collections options, as desired. COLLECTED TO-DATE The New BSA Quota for 2017 is $53,457 Please Help us Meet this Quota. Adult Con irmation Classes Starting January Catholic Adults: Have you completed your Sacraments of Initiation? If you have not received the Sacrament of Con irmation, then you are missing out on the graces from an important sacrament. Adult Con irmation classes will be held on most Wednesdays, beginning in January and concluding before Easter, from 6:30p - 8p in the church meeting room. Con irmation will be on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7p. Registration is open now and concludes on Dec. 22. Please contact Denise Donahoe at 478-3845 or ddonahoe@smdpcatholic.com to register or for further information. The SMdP Brick Fundraiser Makes for a Great Gift Remember a loved one or place the names of your family on a brick. See the forms in the Narthex or stop by the church of ice and ill out a form. Proceeds bene it the SMdP Debt Reduction/Building Fund. Z8KZTC

Bulletin Sponsor of the Week Please consider supporting the businesses that support our bulletin and church parish. Without these loyal businesses and parishioners we would not be able to provide the quality, free bulletin you receive weekly. Please let them know you have seen their ad and appreciate their support. Attention Young Adults Diocese of Lake Charles FULLY ALIVE! is a Catholic community of non-student young adults, 18-39 years old. Join the Facebook group: FULLY ALIVE! Lake Charles : www.facebook.com/ groups/107344226572108 or email fullyalivelakecharles@gmail.com with name, age, email, phone & contact info. Catholic Singles United We are pleased to introduce a new singles ministry: CSU is a group of single adults, ages 40-65, who meet monthly for spiritual, social & service activities. Come out & enjoy the fellowship, build relationships with people who share a common life experience, & let's share the journey together. Contact Becky at 936-3538 or beckysee51@gmail.com for more info. Come join other Catholic singles in the diocese! Year-End Tax Savings One-Time Gifts to Church In the course of year-end tax planning, you may ind yourself considering special one-time donations. There is also a growing trend among donors to make contributions to their favorite organizations via the Web during the inal week of the year. As you contemplate year-end gifts, please keep St. Martin de Porres in mind. We welcome your tax-free donations through the giving page on the church website at www.smdpcatholic.com or sent directly to the parish of ice. SEARCH FOR NEW SLCHS PRINCIPAL St. Louis Catholic High School has launched a nationwide search for its next principal. The school community has engaged the services of Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions based in Westwood, MA to lead this exhaustive effort. Applications will be accepted until January 8, 2018, unless the position is illed sooner. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position on July 1, 2018. For additional information regarding this exciting opportunity, please visit slchs.org and click on "Principal Search". Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Michael Furey, at mikefurey@partnersinmission.com. PRAYER SUPPORT OFFERED Are you facing a health crisis, a surgery, or some other life challenge? Let us support you in prayer. The St. Martin de Porres Cenacle of Prayer Team is available to pray with and for you on the irst Sunday of each month, following 10:30 a.m. Mass. Look for team members holding CENACLE of PRAYER signs. They will guide you to the place for receiving prayer. On Being a Woman: Icon of Love Theology of the Body Women s Retreat Co-Leaders - Becky Clements and Paula Hunter St. Charles Retreat Center Thursday, Feb. 1, 5p Ends Sunday, Feb. 4, 12 N Hosted by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church See www.smdpcatholic.com for more information

Youth Ministry Schedule Remainder 2017 St. Martin de Porres Youth groups are planning the remainder of the year activities. Please let your youth know about the meeting times so they can enjoy having fun with kids their own age while learning and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Meetings are at the SMdP youth house on Sundays, unless otherwise stated. December 17 Youth Group - Middle School 5-6:30p 24 No Youth Group - Christmas Eve 31 No Youth Group - New Year s Eve Catholic Mission Trip The Abrazando Cristo Mission Trip for 2018 will be July 6-15 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 Felicia Borel at 477-1236 or by email at felciai.borel@lcdioce.org Only 25 seats available. A $300 non-refundable deposit is required by Jan. 11. ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL GREAT TUITION GIVE-AWAY Win tuition for one year at SLCHS!! Invest in a child s future ~ redeemable for up to two years. (Expires August 1, 2019) For every 500 tickets sold, another tuition prize will be awarded! All proceeds bene it St. Louis Catholic High School DRAWING TO BE HELD February 2, 2018 NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN Prize is transferrable. Cannot be redeemed for cash & does not include registration fee COST PER TICKET: $25.00 Tickets may be purchased online at slchs.org or at the school s of ice, 1620 Bank Street Call 436-7275 or email: aatkins@slchs.org for more information. P O G F : D 10, 2017 G O Registered Parishioner Envelope Checks $ 10,720 Registered Parishioner Envelope Cash 991 Unregistered/Unidenti ied Gift 5,619 Online Giving 14,563 Total Offertory $ 31,893 B F Registered Parishioner Envelope Checks $ 3,130 Registered Parishioner Envelope Cash Unregistered/Unidenti ied Gift 75 Online Giving 6,895 Total Building Fund $ 10,100 S C Bishop Services Appeal $2,712 Total Collections $ 44,705 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Christmas Music Concert Celebrating 25 years of the ICC Chorale Sunday, Dec. 17, 2p Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Corner of Kirby & Bilbo Streets Admission is free PROPER UNDERTAKING Never undertake anything for which you wouldn t have the courage to ask the blessings of heaven. Georg C. Lichtenberg www.smdpcatholic.com The parish website Keeping you informed on parish upcoming events, religious education activities, service and ministry events.

Special Events This Week Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Dec 17 Dec 18 Dec 19 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Third Sunday of Advent - Mass 8a & 10:30a; Middle Youth Meeting Youth House 5p No Mass Mass 5p Women s Re lection Ch. Mtg. Rm 6a; Mass 8a ; Divine Mercy Chaplet after 8a Mass; No RE Classes - Christmas Break Mass 5p; Al-Anon Church Meeting Room 6p; Men s Re lection Ch. Meeting Room 6a; AA/NA Group G/V Kitchen 6p Reconciliation 3:15p; Mass 4:30p Fourth Sunday of Advent - Masses 8a & 10:30a; Christmas Vigil Masses 4p & 6p, No Youth Meetings Mass Intentions Sat. Sun. Dec 16 4:30p Dec 17 8:00a 10:30a Tue. Dec 19 5:00p Wed. Dec 20 8:00a Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Dec 21 5:00p Dec 22 8:00a Dec 23 4:30p Dec 24 8:00a 10:30a 4:00p 6:00p Hannah Pauley; Cecil Triche (A), Whitney & Louise Hebert & Gloria Hebert LeLux Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Peter Tran Thai Son; Winward Fontenot (A); Loretta & Charles Seay; Nelson Joseph Matt Ewell Ledoux (A); Johnny Mere (B) Dale Andrus Gertrude & Albert Colligan Jerry Miller; Catherine Maneille Moreau, Maneille Family; Eula Mae Ortego Bill Morris, Bertha & E. H. Morris, Alvin & Laura Pizanie, Don & Ione Damanchyk; Thomas H. Morrissey; Richard Bellard Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Treva "Pat" Perry; Jay & Verna White; Harold Bourgeois; Karen Burdett; Gussie, Eda & Arcade Fontenot, Leus, Celestine & Burnelle Ardoin; Iris & Eddie Simoneaux; Josie DiGiglia, Anthony Fertitta, Mary & Sam DiGiglia, Burt, Luke, Leo & Sam Marcello 4th Sunday of Advent & Christmas Vigil Mass Schedule This year, December 24 is a very unique day. This is the last Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve. The regular Sunday Mass schedule will occur, as well as the Christmas Vigil Masses. See the times below. 4th Sunday of Advent 8A & 10:30a Christmas Vigil Mass 4p & 6P Altar Society Meet & Greet Covered Dish The SMdP Altar Society is planning a Meet & Greet Covered Dish Dinner, Thursday, January 18 from 6-8pm at G/V South. Members are asked to bring a friend to consider joining this active group. Members are also asked to bring a covered dish for the dinner. For more information call Dorothy Rogers at 485-2560. Please call 478-3845 for emergencies (Leave a message, someone will be paged) The SMdP Parish Of ices will be closed for the Christmas Holiday December 25-26 The of ices will be reopened Wednesday December 27 Sunday, January 6 & 7 Second Collection Debt Reduction/Building St. Martin de Porres Church Parish still owes over $2.7 million for the new church and meeting room facilities. Please look for the green building fund envelope or use online giving at smdpcatholic.com. If you missed this important 2nd collection, please consider mailing directly to the of ice or placing in the church offertory when you can. Please consider the church for part of your annual year-end giving. Your tax-free donation can be ear marked for special projects like the debt reduction/building fund.

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