MAY 8, 2016 SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? MASS SCHEDULE CONFESSIONS PHONE SUNDAYS MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & FRIDAYS WEB 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 a.m.; español 6:00 p.m. MONDAYS 7:30 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. TUESDAYS 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS 7:30 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. THURSDAYS 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. FRIDAYS 7:30 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. SATURDAYS 7:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. (985) 447-2013 www.ctr-htdiocese.org EMAIL ctrchurch@htdiocese.org FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/ctrthibodaux OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Friday: 8-4 p.m. EMERGENCIES OR AFTER HOURS (985) 447-2013, extension 1 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3:00-4:00 p.m. SATURDAYS TO FOLLOW ALONG DURING TODAY S MASS The readings for today can be found in the green Journeysongs hymnal 916 and in the red Daily Roman Missal 653. Welcome to Christ the Redeemer. Welcome to our family. Whether you re from down the street or from out of town, we re glad you re with us. We welcome saints. We welcome sinners. We welcome those who are searching. We pray that your time with us today is filled with grace. Welcome!
THE PROMISE Welcome all Parishioners and Visitors! he who made the promise is trustworthy. Hebrews 10:23 Promises are important to us. When someone promises something to us, there is a deep investment. And when someone reneges on a promise, there is a harsher than usual wound to deal with, because we believed that the promise made was meant to be kept. But what happens when we have to wait for the fulfillment of the promise? Do we lose faith? Do we forget what that person has done for us in the past? Do we require reminders of their faithfulness? In the case of Christ s promise to return to us, perhaps it is possible that our memories fade over time, and that we forget the faithfulness of the Lord. But the beauty of our Catholic faith allows for us to celebrate Jesus sacrifice for us over and over, every day, in the Mass. We are refreshed daily by Himself, by His Body and Blood, and we can hold on, in hope and faith, for the coming kingdom. We would like to extend love and gratitude to all of the mom s here today! Thank you for all you have done for your families. Your yes has made the world a better place. God bless you! Happy Mother s Day! CCD / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 15TH It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you register this week. All students entering the 1st grade or Sacramental Prep years (2nd, 10th, 11th) including Catholic school students MUST register now! All student families are required to be registered memebrs of Christ the Redeemer. At the Lord s Ascension, the Apostles did not weep or mourn or panic at the loss of Jesus; they went from the mountain rejoicing, for they knew the love of Christ was still with them, was still guiding them. They sang in exultation with the angels, whose blare of trumpets announced the arrival of Christ to the right hand of the Father. We also extend the warmest of greetings to all mothers on this Mother s Day weekend! Thank you for your love and tenderness! May God abundantly bless you! Saint Joseph, pray for us! Saint John Paul II, pray for us!
Mercy Night May 18th June 1st July 6th August 3rd September 7th Beginning at 7:00 p.m. ANCHOR Deepening & Strengthing Your Relationship with GOD A Retreat for Men with Fr Mark Toups Fri, May 13 - Sun, May 15 Lumen Christi Retreat Center Check In: Fri, 630pm Check Out: Sun, 10am $135 single occupancy $110 double occupancy Registration: lumenchristi@htdiocese.org (985) 868-1523 Mail to: 100 Lumen Christi Ct. Schriever La. 70395 *no dinner fri, heavy snacks will be provided *retreat for men 18yrs+
ANNOUNCEMENTS You can support our Vacation Bible Camp by donating any of the needed items. Drop off at our church office at your convenience. Thanks to everyone who has already contributed! 200 Paper towel & toilet paper cardboard tubes 27 Old Maps 115 Clothes pins 4 boxes of Chalk 8 boxes each of corn starch & baking soda 12 rolls small ribbon 17 sheets of tissue paper any color 6 rolls streamers any color 75 LARGE Brown Grocery Bags 1 roll of yarn any color 7 bxs. 20 Mule Team Borax (4lb box) 2016/17 CCD/Religious Ed. registration deadline MAY 15 TH! IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT BE RETURNED TO OUR CHURCH OFFICE THIS WEEK. 1 st grade students must register in our office. A birth certificate & baptismal record is required. Student families must be currently registered members of Christ the Redeemer. Forms can be obtained in our church office. Christ the Redeemer is re-establishing its Building Fund which will be handled through a 2 nd collection once a month. This fund will cover the cost of all future building projects and any needed renovations. We thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Our office staff will be on retreat this week beginning Thursday, May 12 th. Due to this retreat our office hours will be altered. Office will close at 12 Noon on Thursday & Friday, May 12 th & 13 th. CTR STAFF HERE TO SERVE YOU FR. MITCH SEMAR PASTOR (EXT#202) msemar@htdiocese.org FR. BLAIR SABARICOS (EXT#209) ASSOCIATE PASTOR bsabaricos@htdiocese.org CINDY ORDOYNE (EXT#203) PASTORAL ASSOCIATE cindy.ordoyne@htdiocese.org HEATHER AULICH (EXT#201) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT heather.aulich@htdiocese.org DENISE THERIOT (EXT#200) FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST denise.theriot@htdiocese.org VERA ROBERTSON (EXT#215) SECRETARY vera.robertson@htdiocese.org REBECCA ABBOUD (EXT#206) CCD RELIGIOUS ED rebeccca.abboud@htdiocese.org JENNIFER ELY (EXT#213) COORDINATOR NEW EVANGELIZATION jennifer.ely@htdiocese.org WANDA LEBLANC HOUSEKEEPING DEACON CHARLIE GIROIR RETIRED DEACON (985) 447-2013 BIG STEPS IN LIFE Baptism: Twice a month after Saturday s 4 p.m. Mass. Call the office and let s get started. Matrimony: A minimum of 8 months preparation is required. Call the office to get started. Annulments: Call Fr. Mitch directly at 447-2013. SOMEONE SICK? Fr. Blair visits the hospital regularly or can stop by the house for a visit Our Road Angels would love to visit on a regular basis We can provide prayer with Holy Communion weekly, Anointing of the Sick, or confession; all you have to do is ask
HERE S ONE WEEK OF CTR AT A GLANCE: MONDAY MAY 9 TUESDAY MAY 10 WEDNESDAY MAY 11 THURSDAY MAY 12 8:00 Come, Lord Jesus! 10:00 Come, Lord Jesus! 12:00 Al-Anon 5:30 Mass 6:00 Confessions 6:00 AA 7:00 Spanish Bible Study 6:00 E:six Men s Bible Study 7:00 English Class 5:30 Mass 5:45 TOPS Meeting 6:00 Confessions 6:30 Spanish RCIA 7:00 Spanish Choir Staff Retreat Begins at Noon Office Closes at Noon FRIDAY MAY 13 SATURDAY MAY 14 HAPPY LORD S DAY MAY 15 MERCY QUOTE FOR THE WEEK 12:30 Homeschool Group 7:00 English Class Staff on Retreat Office Closes at Noon 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Vigil Mass (Fr Blair) 6:00 Quinceañera Staff on Retreat 7:00 Mass (Fr Blair) 9:00 Mass (Fr Mitch) 11:00 Mass (Fr Mitch) 5:30 Spanish Confessions 6:00 Spanish Mass Mercy: the ultimate and supreme act by which God comes to meet us Mercy: the bridge that connects God & man, opening our hearts to the hope of being loved forever despite our sinfulness. (Bull of Mercy #2) STEWARDSHIP Thank you for your gift! Collection for the weekend of April 30 & May 1, 2016 was: $11,172.80 Vigil Light In Memory Of: Jim Martin, Medora Rivero, Noelie S. Templet A doration Light In Memory Of: Louis Richard Jr., Percy Daigle, Susan Zeringue MA SS INTENTIONS May 7 th May 1 3 th Virgie Lee Guillot, Marguerite Traigle, Pearl Oncale, Mabel Boudreaux, Marie Richard, Iris Bourgeois, Elaine R. Zeringue, Percy Daigle, Faith Himel, M/M Freddie Bourgeois, Connie Gaudet, Emma M. Toups, M/M Noah Navarre & Fly., Bessie Voiron, Eve Bonvillain, Lois Hernandez, Millie Gaudet, Fred Vincent, Genevieve Vincent, James Vincent, Gert Legendre, O.J. Legendre, Cora Belanger, Babs Turner, Marion Richaud, Clara Holcomb, Anna Duplantis, Ruth Mahler, M/M Armand Daigle & Fly., Andrew John Melvin, Emelda Adams, Beulah P. Melvin, Janice Beadle, Noelie S. Templet, Mary T. McDonald, Sirena Theriot, Eve Bonvillain, Medora Rivero, Betty Prejean, Claire Rodrigue, Lucille Canepa, Marion B. Legendre, Ethel T. Foret, Mae Theriot, Joyce G. Martinez, Marie T. Leonard, Joyce Folse, Mildred Bourgeois, Agnes Ordoyne, Mary Richard, Jeanette Aysen, Georgina Richard, Edna Zeringue, Velma P. Hebert, Thelma A. Brace, Anise Guillot, Irene Leblanc, Beatrice Louviere, Shirley Naquin, Andrew Gauthreaux, Elsie Gauthreax, Charlene D. Aupied, Gary Gauthreaux