So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven because she has shown great love. TODAY S GOSPEL LUKE 7 JUNE 12, 2016 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? (985) 447-2013 WEB www.ctr-htdiocese.org EMAIL ctrchurch@htdiocese.org PHONE FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/ctrthibodaux OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Friday: 8-4 p.m. EMERGENCIES OR AFTER HOURS (985) 447-2013, extension 1 MASS SCHEDULE CONFESSIONS SUNDAYS MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & FRIDAYS 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. WEDNESDAYS 7:30 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. THURSDAYS 7:30 a.m. FRIDAYS 7:30 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. SATURDAYS 7:30 a.m. (First Saturdays Only) & 4:00 p.m. Vigil 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 8:00-11:00 a.m. (First Saturdays Only) & 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 960 and in the red Daily Roman Missal 1094. 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!
A WORD FROM OUR DEACON We are all sinners. It is a fact of our earthly lives, that we fall into sins of this world. What do we do with that? What do we do when we have sinned? Like St. James instructs us, we go to the priest (James 5:14). The priest, in the person and with the power of Jesus Christ Himself, passed on from the first apostles, forgives our sins. [H]e breathed on them, and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained (John 20:22b23). So what do we do when we sin? We go to Confession and receive God s own forgiveness. Jesus has instituted the Church and given us this way to be clean, to fix our problems. But that s not all. Lord, forgive the wrong I have done (Psalm 32) is just the beginning. God forgives our sins for a bigger reason. God forgives our sins that we might live by faith in the Son of God who has loved [us] and given himself up for [us] (Galatians 2:20). God gives us forgiveness for the sake of love. Jesus asks us to repent because He wants nothing to stand in the way of our receiving His love for us. He wants you. The Father delights in you. God Himself thirsts for you (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2560). The woman in today s reading from the Gospel knew that forgiveness and love are tied together. So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven because she has shown great love (Luke 7:47). Might we repent with as much zeal as this woman, and so enter ever more deeply into the love, joy, and peace which we all desire. - Deacon Brice Higginbotham
CHRIST THE REDEEMER PILGRIMAGE JUNE 27-30, 2016 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 20-24 We are in need of adult and teen volunteers! If you would like to help, please contact the church office. SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN S VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! You can support our Vacation Bible Camp by donating any of the needed items. Please drop off donated items to our church office at your convenience. Thanks to everyone who has already contributed! 10 packages of Rice Cakes (Plain) 1 Extra Large 42 oz Bag of M&M s 2 Large 20 oz Containers of Raisins 12-30 oz boxes of Goldfish Crackers 3 - boxes of Fruit Snacks 10-24 oz bottles of Maple Syrup 2-28 oz bags of Twizzlers Cherry Pull n Peel Candy 3-16 oz bags of Stick Pretzels Christ the Redeemer will be making a pilgrimage to the EWTN Studios in Irondale, Alabama. Visits include masses, a tour of the John Paul II Eucharistic Center, a Healing Service, a Catechesis Session provided by the Friars, and a tour of the EWTN Studios. Special talks and sessions throughout the week by Father Mitch and Deacon Brice. Registration fee covers: Bus Fees Hotel Room Cost Catered Lunch on the 28th and 29th Registration forms are available at the front office. Contact Jennifer Ely at jennifer.ely@htdiocese.org with any questions. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Hey Y all!! We re getting ready to create a new photo directory and we need you to help make it complete! By participating you will receive a free printed directory and a free 8X10 personal photo. You will be able to sign up for your professional photography session in three convenient ways. Volunteers will be taking appointments next weekend at all Masses so stop by the table in the lobby next week. You will also be able to schedule your appointment online at your convenience by visiting our website at www.ctr-htdiocese.org or you can call our office for assistance. Photography will begin in July and we don t want you miss out! Watch the bulletin for more details next week. In response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux has set up an Outreach Line for all victims/survivors of sexual abuse. In continuing our commitment to support and healing, we invite and encourage people who have been hurt or sexually abused recently or in the past by clergy, religious, or other employees of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, to call our outreach line. The Outreach line operates from 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday Friday. A trained mental health professional responds to the line. Individuals are offered additional assistance if requested. The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Outreach Line telephone number is (985) 873-0026. Victims/survivors and/or their families may call the diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at (985) 850-3129. 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 JUNE 13 TUESDAY JUNE 14 WEDNESDAY JUNE 15 THURSDAY JUNE 16 8:00 Come, Lord Jesus! 11:00 Confessions 12:05 Mass 9:00 Ministry for Needy 10:00 Come, Lord Jesus! 12:00 Al-Anon 6:00 AA 7:00 Spanish Holy Hour 11:00 Confessions 12:05 Mass 7:00 English Class 7:00 Knights of Columbus Meeting 9:00 Mysterium 10:00 Vacation Bible Camp Teen Volunteer Orientation 6:00 Mysterium 6:00 Vacation Bible Camp Adult Volunteer Orientation FRIDAY JUNE 17 SATURDAY JUNE 18 HAPPY LORD S DAY JUNE 19 MERCY QUOTE FOR THE WEEK 11:00 Confessions 12:05 Mass 3:00 Divine Mercy Chaplet 7:00 English Class 11:00 Spanish Baptisms 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Vigil Mass (Fr Blair) 5:15 Baptisms (Dcn Brice) 7:00 Mass (Fr Blair) 9:00 Mass (Fr Mitch) 11:00 Mass (Fr Mitch) 6:00 Spanish Mass The signs Jesus works, especially in favor of sinners, the poor, the marginalized, the sick, and the suffering, are all meant to teach mercy. Everything in him speaks of mercy. Nothing in him is devoid of compassion. (MV,8) STEWARDSHIP Thank you for your gift! Collection for the weekend of June 4 & 5, 2016 was: $11,496.25 A 2 nd collection will be taken next weekend, June 18 & 19 for the CTR Building Fund Emergency or after hours dial (985) 447-2013, extension 1 Prayer Line: (985) 446-2202 Abuse Outreach Hotline: (985) 873-0026 MA SS INTENTIONS June 1 1 th June 1 7 h Bessie Simoneaux, Caleb Garrand, Michael Oncale, Sr., Jim Martin, Maggie Chaisson, Rodney Simon Patrick Daigle, Ruby Guillot, Edgar Guillot, Robert Bobby Daigle, Ruby Richard, Vigil Light In Memory Of: Ruby Richard Michael Oncale Sr. A doration L ights In Memory Of: Jim Martin Susan Zeringue Rodney Simon