CHRIST THE REDEEMER 720 Talbot Avenue, Thibodaux, LA, 70301 SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 TWENTY-FIFTH 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 1000 and in the red Daily Roman Missal 1456. 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: ISAIAH 55:6-9 Seek the LORD while he may be found, call him while he is near. Let the scoundrel forsake his way, and the wicked his thoughts; let him turn to the LORD for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD. As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts. The Word of the Lord.. Thanks be to God RESPONSORIAL PSALM: PSALM 145:2-3,8-9,17-18 The Lord is near to all who call upon him. Every day will I bless you, and I will praise your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD and highly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable. The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The LORD is good to all and compassionate toward all his works. The LORD is just in all his ways and holy in all his works. The LORD is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth. SECOND READING: PHILIPPIANS 1:20C-24,27A Brothers and sisters: Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me life is Christ, and death is gain. If I go on living in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. And I do not know which I shall choose. I am caught between the two. I long to depart this life and be with Christ, for that is far better. Yet that I remain in the flesh is more necessary for your benefit. Only, conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ. The Word of the Lord.. Thanks be to God. ALLELUIA: ACTS 16:14B Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son
GOSPEL: MATTHEW 20:1-16A Jesus told his disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o clock, the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and he said to them, You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just. So they went off. And he went out again around noon, and around three o clock, and did likewise. Going out about five o clock, the landowner found others standing around, and said to them, Why do you stand here idle all day? They answered, Because no one has hired us. He said to them, You too go into my vineyard. When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, Summon the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first. When those who had started about five o clock came, each received the usual daily wage. So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, but each of them also got the usual wage. And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day s burden and the heat. He said to one of them in reply, My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous? Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last. The Gospel of the Lord.. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 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 first week's video entitled "Does God Exist?" on Wednesday, September 27, 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 SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 TH 6:00 pm - CCD (Grades 2, 6-11) 6:00- Why We Believe (CCD Parents) 7:45 - Spanish Spiritual Reflections TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 TH 7:30 am - Mass 12:00 pm - Al-Anon 6:00- AA 6:00- LAS Meeting 7:00- Spanish YA Retreat 7:00- Spanish Bible Study WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 TH 6:00 am - E:SIX Men s Study 7:30- Mass 9:00- Mary s Moms 2:00 pm - Senior Social 7:00- Why We Believe 7:00- ESL Class THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 TH 2:00 pm- Flame of Love Rosary 5:00- TOPS 6:00- Bible Study 7:00- Spanish Holy Hour 7:30 - Spanish Choir Practice FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 TH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 TH 3:00 pm -Reconciliation 4:00-Mass SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 ST 7:00 -Mass 9:00-Mass 11:00- Mass 3:00 pm -Spanish Mass MASS INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 23 RD -SEPTEMBER 29 TH Marie Prejeant, Timothy P. Thiac II, Isabelle Vicknair, Evadence Boudreaux, Sue Toups, Clyde Hebert, Jr., Joyce LeBlanc, Luke Onclale, Jr., Edward Joe Fremin, Eve & E.J. Bonvillain, Marcella Percle Baye, Clifton Giroir, Jr., Betty Prejean, Tammy M. Benoit, Glenn Martin, Sr. Vigil Light in Memory Of: Jim Martin, Wilbert Bernard, Emmarita Benoit Adoration Light in Memory of: Jim Martin, Tammy M. Benoit, Edna Fortado Grundmann 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! FEMMES NATALES RUNABOUT: The 38th annual Femmes Natales Runabout is Saturday, September 30 in honor of Coach Darin Fontz. Fun run begins at 8:30 am and 5k Runabout at 9 am. All proceeds benefit the Fontz family. For more information or to sign up, visit the website runsignup.com/fnrunabout. MARY S MOMS: Mary s Moms is a group for women sharing faith and fellowship. Meetings are held on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:00am in the Family Center. All women are invited to join us! Childcare is provided. For more information, email marysmoms@yahoo.com. GRIEF TO GRACE: Our Grief to Grace Ministry s Book Study on the book by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross titled, On Grief and Grieving is coming soon! Fall sessions will be held on Friday mornings from 8:30AM to 9:30AM. Please call the church office to sign up. Books are availabe for purchase in the front office for $16. CHRISTOPHER WEST: Mark your calendars! Christopher West will be coming to Christ the Redeemer on Friday, December 1st. More information will be coming soon! WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS SEPTEMBER 10TH COLLECTION: $10,536.30 2ND COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES: $9,805.96
SEPT 30 TH & OCT 1 ST LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE 9/30/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Eschette, Cullen Altar Servers 9/30/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Bourgeois, Ken Acolyte 9/30/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Birdsall, Paul Deacon 9/30/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Fertitta, Marian Commentator 9/30/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Bergeron, Terry Lector 9/30/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Bonvillain, Larry Eucharistic Minister 9/30/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Bonvillain, Shirley Eucharistic Minister 9/30/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass LeBouef, Angie Eucharistic Minister 9/30/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass LeBouef, Kenny Eucharistic Minister 9/30/2017 4:00 p.m. Mass Verret, Anthony Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Dean, Carey Acolyte 10/1/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Birdsall, Paul Deacon 10/1/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Dupre, Alvin Commentator 10/1/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Lasseigne, Charles Lector 10/1/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Bergeron, Karen Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Dupre, Alvin Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Durocher, Nicole Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Grabert, Barbara Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 7:00 a.m. Mass Granier, Toby Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Ekiss, Brayden Altar Servers 10/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Rosales, Ricardo Altar Servers 10/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Joubert, Irwin Acolyte 10/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Birdsall, Paul Deacon 10/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Thibodaux, Cheryl Commentator 10/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Leger, Dian Lector 10/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Authement, Brandi Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Juneau, Giselle Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Landry, Margaret Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Landry, Richard Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Mass Thibodaux, Cheryl Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Hebert, Abbie Altar Servers 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Jones, James Altar Servers 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Murillo, Cullen Altar Servers 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Birdsall, Paul Deacon 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Hagen, Amy Commentator 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Gaudet, Don Lector 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Abboud, Rebecca Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Caldwell, Susan Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass David, Denise Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Domangue, Danae Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Hagen, Amy Eucharistic Minister 10/1/2017 11:00 a.m. Mass Ordoyne, Ernest Eucharistic Minister