CHRIST THE REDEEMER 720 Talbot Avenue, Thibodaux, LA, 70301 OCTOBER 1, 2017 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? RECONCILIATION OFFICE HOURS SATURDAY Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm (985) 447-2013 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY ext. 1 WEB www.ctr-htdiocese.org EMAIL ctrchurch@htdiocese.org FACEBOOK @ctr.htdiocese INSTAGRAM @ctr.htdiocese MYPARISH APP Christ the Redeemer PHONE WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE 3:00-3:45 pm FIRST SATURDAY 8:00-9:00am SATURDAY 4:00pm SUNDAY 7:00am 9:00am During every Mercy Night, there will be time for reconciliation when the night ends at 8:15 pm. DAILY MASS SCHEDULE 24 HOUR ADORATION DEVOTIONAL MASSES Christ the Redeemer offers 24 hour adoration in our chapel located between the main church and the family center. All are welcome. 11:00am 3:00pm Español MONDAY-SATURDAY 7:30 am FIRST FRIDAY 7:30am FIRST SATURDAY 7:30am The readings for today can also be found in the green Journeysongs hymnal 1003 and in the red Daily Roman Missal 1479. PRAYER LINE (985) 446-2202 ABUSE OUTREACH HOTLINE (985) 873-0026
LITURGY OF THE WORD In the Scriptures, God speaks to us, his people, in inspired words, opening to us the mystery of redemption and salvation and offering us spiritual nourishment. Christ himself is present in the midst of the faithful through his Word. As we are fed by the Word of God, we sit in attentive silence or offer our voices in song in full participation. We stand for the Gospel, showing great reverence for Jesus Christ present there, and finally we affirm the faith we have in the Creed before offering up our hearts to the Lord in our Universal Prayers. FIRST READING: EZEKIEL 18:25-28 Thus says the LORD: You say, "The LORD's way is not fair!" Hear now, house of Israel: Is it my way that is unfair, or rather, are not your ways unfair? When someone virtuous turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, and dies, it is because of the iniquity he committed that he must die. But if he turns from the wickedness he has committed, he does what is right and just, he shall preserve his life; since he has turned away from all the sins that he has committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die. The Word of the Lord.. Thanks be to God RESPONSORIAL PSALM: PSALM 25:4-5,6-7,8-9 Remember your mercies, O Lord. Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths, guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Remember that your compassion, O LORD, and your love are from of old. The sins of my youth and my frailties remember not; in your kindness remember me, because of your goodness, O LORD. Good and upright is the LORD; thus he shows sinners the way. He guides the humble to justice, and teaches the humble his way. SECOND READING: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 Brothers and sisters: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing. Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also for those of others. Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus, [Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.] The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
A LLELUIA: JOHN 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. 'Yes, sir,' but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?" They answered, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him." GOSPEL: MATTHEW 21:28-32 Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: "What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He said in reply, 'I will not,' but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and The Gospel of the Lord. gave the same order. He said in reply,. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HOMILY NOTES Why We Believe is an 8-part video series presented by Dr. Brant Pitre that explores commonly asked questions about the Catholic faith. This video resource has been made available for online viewing for anyone in our diocese. Here at Christ the Redeemer we would like to invite all of you to join us as we break open this invaluable resource. We will view the second week's video entitled "Is Jesus God?" on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at 7:00pm. An open discussion and reflection will follow. Come join us as we rediscover the beauty and richness of our Catholic faith. Sign up for the Why We Believe video series at: https://www.htdiocese.org/sign-up.
CHRIST THE REDEEMER STAFF FATHER MITCH SEMAR Pastor ext. 203 msemar@htdiocese.org CINDY ORDOYNE Pastoral Associate ext. 202 cindy.ordoyne@htdiocese.org DEACON CHARLIE GIROIR Retired Deacon MARK DUFRENE Director of Ministry ext. 201 mark.dufrene@htdiocese.org HEATHER AULICH Secretary ext. 209 heather.aulich@htdiocese.org DENISE THERIOT Receptionist ext. 200 denise.theriot@htdiocese.org REBECCA ABBOUD Religious Education ext. 213 rebecca.abboud@htdiocese.org WANDA LEBLANC Housekeeper wanda.leblanc@htdiocese.org WEEK OF OCTOBER 2, 2017 MONDAY, OCTOBER 2 ND 6:00 pm - CCD (All Grades) Outdoor Mass and Pet Blessing TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 RD 7:30 am - Mass 12:00 pm - Al-Anon 6:00- AA 6:00- Lightworks 7:00- Spanish Pastoral Council 7:00- Spanish YA Retreat 7:00- Spanish Bible Study WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 TH 6:00 am - E:SIX Men s Study 7:30- Mass 9:00- Mary s Moms 7:00 pm - Why We Believe 7:00- ESL Class THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 TH 2:00 pm- Flame of Love Rosary 5:00- TOPS 6:00- Bible Study 7:30 - Spanish Choir Practice FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 TH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 TH 8:00- Reconciliation 3:00 pm -Reconciliation 4:00-Mass SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 TH 7:00 -Mass 9:00-Mass 11:00- Mass 3:00 pm -Spanish Mass MASS INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 30 TH - OCTOBER 6 TH Chris J. Semar, Noland P. Roger, Gerald "Jerry" Kurtz, Clyde Hebert, Jr., Joyce LeBlanc, Jane Dean, Marie Chiasson, Felix Grabert, Cangemi Fly, Stephanie H. Rodrigue, Kip Pierce, Jr., Timothy P. Thiac, Glenn Martin, Sr., Kevin Legendre Vigil Light in Memory Of: Jim Martin, Emmarita Benoit, Wilfred Foret Adoration Light in Memory of: Jim Martin, Wilbert Bernard, Connie Ghirardi HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? CONTACT THE CHRIST THE REDEEMER FRONT OFFICE TO SCHEDULE: BAPTISMS: Twice a month after 4:00 pm Saturday Mass, except during Lent. MATRIMONY: 8 months of marriage preparation is required. ANNULMENTS: Handled by Father Mitch directly. HOME OR HOSPITAL VISITS to receive HOLY COMMUNION, the SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, or ANOINTING OF THE SICK. (985) 447-2013
CHRIST THE REDEEMER ANNOUNCEMENTS LAFOURCHE LIFE CHAIN: Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 2pm. This is an hour long prayerful public stand against abortion. Christ the Redeemer Parishioners are asked to gather on the median of Canal Blvd across from Landry's Funeral Home. Please arrive by 1:45pm. Come take a stand with us as we silently pray for all those who have fallen victim to abortion. MASS AND PET BLESSING: CCD will be hosting an outdoor Mass and Pet Blessing in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. All are welcome to join us on Monday, October 2nd in the field by the Family Center. Mass begins at 6pm. All pets must be on a leash or in a cage. Parents must accompany any CCD student who wishes to bring a pet. Don't forget to bring your blankets or lawn chairs! MERCY NIGHT: Our next Mercy Night will be held on Wednesday, October 25th at 7:00pm. Please join us for a night of prayer and music before the Blessed Sacrament! Reconciliation will be provided. TRUNK AND TREAT: Our annual Trunk and Treat will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 6:00-8:00 pm in the CTR parking lot. Come out and enjoy a night of family fun! Join us for food, music, a costume contest, decorated pumpkin contest, and trick-or-treating for the kids! Bring your lawn chairs and candy for trick-or-treating! If you are participating in the decorated pumpkin contest, please bring your pumpkin completely decorated or carved. Please avoid any spooky or gory costumes. Instead, consider dressing as your favorite Saint or Bible Character! All children must be accompanied by an adult! CHRISTOPHER WEST: Christopher West will be coming to Christ the Redeemer on Friday, December 1st to present Made for More: Visions of the Promised Land. Made for More is an inspired blend of music, art, and presentation that taps the deepest desires of the human heart revealing their ultimate purpose and goal. Tickets are $10 and will be available in our office beginning on October 9th. WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS SEPTEMBER 17TH COLLECTION: $8,483.40
OCTOBER 7 TH & 8 TH LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE 10/7/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Eschette, Cullen Altar Servers 10/7/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Bourgeois, Ken Acolyte 10/7/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Birdsall, Paul Deacon 10/7/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Bergeron, Olivia Commentator 10/7/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Cancienne, Vickie Lector 10/7/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Adams, Tally Eucharistic Minister 10/7/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass LaGraize, Geraldine Eucharistic Minister 10/7/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Molaison, Linda Eucharistic Minister 10/7/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Smith, Patricia Eucharistic Minister 10/7/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Trosclair, Ann Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Volunteer Altar Server 10/8/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Dean, Carey Acolyte 10/8/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Birdsall, Paul Deacon 10/8/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Griffin, Karen Commentator 10/8/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Sobert, Michael Lector 10/8/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Griffin, Karen Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Lejeune, Jeanell Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Lejeune, Preston Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Toups, Thomas Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Wilson, Monica Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Ekiss, Brayden Altar Server 10/8/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Rolases, Ricardo Altar Server 10/8/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Joubert, Irwin Acolyte 10/8/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Richard, Eugene Commentator 10/8/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Sonier, Lynn Lector 10/8/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Aulich, Heather Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Blanchard, Daniel Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Joffrion, Janeen Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Joffrion, Todd Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Moon, David Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Moon, Tracy Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Murillo, Cullen Altar Server 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Jones, Trey Altar Server 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Hebert, Abbie Altar Server 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Birdsall, Paul Deacon 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Breaux, Shelley Commentator 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Galey, Sophia Lector 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Adams, Chad Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Benoit, Elaine Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Breaux, Shelley Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Gaudet, Cindy Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Gaudet, Don Eucharistic Minister 10/8/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Terrebonne, Jessilyn Eucharistic Minister