St. Anthony of Padua

Volume XXXVII Number 31

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

August 1, 2010

 

 

God, come to my help. Lord, quickly give me assistance. You are the one who helps me and sets me free: Lord, do not be long in coming.

 

Gospel

 Reflection

The Lord hands down the sternest warning to those who would store up treasure for themselves but who “are not rich in what matters to God.” What does matter to God? Qoheleth readily recognizes the vanity of laboring, toiling, and acquiring. Sorrow, grief, and restlessness persist, nonetheless, in plaguing such a person. What matters to God is that, through baptism, we have died and our life is hidden with Christ in God. Life’s richness consists in seeking the One who is above and claiming the new self offered to us through him. Christ is all. Our treasure lies in claiming Christ our life who has appeared.              Magnificat 2010

 

 

“WORD OF THE LORD”

 

Monday:         Jeremiah 28:1-17

                        Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102

                        Matthew 14:13-21

 

Tuesday:         Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22

                        Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 & 22-23

                        Matthew14:22-36

 

Wednesday:    ST. JOHN VIANNEY (Priest)

                        Jeremiah 31:1-7

                        Ps Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12ab, 13

                        Matthew 15:21-28

                                                                                                       

Thursday:       Jeremiah 31:31-34  

                        Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19

                        Matthew 16:13-23 

                       

Friday:            THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

                        First Friday

                        Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Peter 1:16-19 

                        Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9

                        Luke 9:28b-36 

 

Saturday:        First Saturday

                        Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:4

                        Ps 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13

                        Matthew 17:14-20

 

Sunday:           NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

                        Wisdom 18:6-9

                        Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22

                        Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19

                        Luke 12:32-48

 

“LET US PRAY TO THE LORD”

 

Please remember in your prayers this week to pray for the sick of the parish, those who are in the hospital: the souls in Purgatory; the poor and suffering in the world; the special intentions in our Mass book; and Vocations to the Priesthood, diaconate and Religious Life. May all those in need, whether of soul, body or mind, find in us a CHRIST-LIKE response to their need.

 

Please call the parish office at 872-0922 if you or someone in your family is in the hospital. The hospitals no longer call the churches.

 

 

 “LET YOUR PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON US”

 

SANCTUARY LAMP

This week the Sanctuary Lamp will burn in loving memory of LOGAN NAQUIN & TREY MARMANDE by the Chafin Family, BONNIE GUIDRY, RENE & MARGUERITE GUIDRY, & IVY & ANNA BERGERON by Ulysse Guidry & fly, JOHN & IONA GUIDRY, GUIDRY & BREAUX FLY by Daughters, C.G. KEPLINGER by Jean Keplinger & fly, M/M MALCOLM  BLANCHARD, SR., M/M WILLIE BLANCHARD by Malcolm Blanchard, Jr. fly and LEE CARROL BERGERON, RICKY, CRAIG, CLAY & CECILE GUIDRY, M/M DEVILLE & PAT by Rosalie Bergeron.

 

 

 

LITURGICAL ROLES

 

August 7 & 8

 

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

4:00 PM: Matthew A., Bertha D., Malcolm & Lorna B.

8:00 AM: Reggie & Cindy L., Rory & Tasha R.

10:30 AM: Debbie T., Carl & Brenda L., Keith B., Gary & Pat W.

 

Lectors

4:00 PM: Lee C.       

8:00 AM: Myra B.

10:30 AM: Janice S.

 

Commentators

4:00 PM: Jennifer A.

8:00 AM: John W.

10:30 AM: Sheri B.

 

Altar Servers

4:00 PM:  Emile A., Easton P.

8:00 AM: Patrick W., Dexter N.

10:30 AM: Dawson W., Jacob L.

 

Music Ministry

4:00 PM: Ladies of Grace

8:00 AM:  Volunteer

10:30 AM: Karl and Co.

 

 

PARISH NEWS, MEETING & EVENTS

 

REQUIEM AETERNAM

The family of St. Anthony would like to offer our condolences and sympathies to the family of OLGA BERTRAND SIMON. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her.

 

ONE IN BAPTISM

St. Anthony of Padua would like to welcome our newly Baptized children into our parish family:                    JACKSON CHARLES JARVEAUX

                                    ALY REECE WHITE

Share in the joy and excitement! Our children are gifts to all of us. With you, the parents, we celebrate the beginning of your child’s faith. May God bless your family and guide us all as we journey together. To the newest Christian in your home and ours, WELCOME!

 

KC. OFFICERS: The monthly meeting of the KC Officers will be held on Tuesday,

August 3 at 6:30 PM in the meeting room.

 

FIRST FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Mass for First Friday, August 6 will be at 6:30 AM, and First Saturday Mass on Saturday, August 7 will be at 8:15AM.

 

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER WORKSHOPS: The September 11^th workshop for Extraordinary Ministers is at its maximum capacity for attendance. The last two workshops scheduled are Saturday, October 30 at Holy Rosary in Houma, and Saturday, December 4 at St. Luke’s in Thibodaux.

 

THANK YOU: A BIG thank you to all who help with Vacation Bible School. It was a successful event, and the children thoroughly enjoyed attending.

            Thanks to:

            Nicholas Alleman                   Bailey Matherne

            Jacob Arceneaux                   Mallory Matherne

            Joshua Arceneaux                 Caitlin Morgan

            Elise Armand                        Connor Naquin

            Trey Autin                            Devin Naquin

            Ryan Blanchard                    Kaylee Renner

            Justin Bonvillain                    Mackenzie Renner

            Casey Boudreaux                 Lani Rousse

            Daniel Byrne                         Margaret Strahan

            Hana Calhoun                       Kayla Arceneaux

            Caroline Chafin                     Kim Chafin

            Emma Chafin                        Ricky LeBlanc

            Kara Chaisson                      Margaret Porche

            Sarah Gibbons                      Mary Massey

            Lauren Guidry                       Megan Hutchinson

            Mallory Labit                        Debbie Theriot

            Haydn McCoy                      Mary Jane Danigole

           

 

PRAYER AND HEALING SERVICE: “Voice of the Lord Ministries” invites you to St. Anthony for a weekly Bible Study, worship, and healing service with live music every Tuesday night starting at 7:00PM with Catholic Lay-Evangelist, Kerry F. Bueche. Kerry’s bible studies are based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and on many other approved Catholic writings. All are welcome!

When: Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Where: St. Anthony of Padua, 3897 Bayou Black Dr., Houma, LA

Time: Praise and Worship beginning at 7:00PM

 

MASS TIMES: When traveling this summer and looking for a Mass call 1-800-Mass-times (1-800-627-7846) or on the Internet www.Masstimes.org.

 

WEEKLY COLLECTION FOR July 25                        $ 6,902.00

                      

 

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YOUTH, C.C.D. SCHEDULE & NEWS

 

CCD TEACHERS NEEDED IN ALL GRADE LEVELS (especially 4^th & 6^th). Pray and see if God is calling you to help instruct and form our children. Call the office if interested.

 

 

                        *The Bridge at Sadie’s/Thursdays @ 6:30 PM

                        *Weekly Bible Study at Elaine’s House/Wednesdays at 6:30PM from

                       

Aug

13                Jr. High Night

14                Bingo Night

19                Bridge Prayer Night

27                D.U.C.T. Night

30                    CCD Parent Meeting             1^st -7^th  grades

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            CONTINUING EDUCATION

Courses, Masses, Programs, Retreats & Workshops:

 

FAMILY OF GOD CONFERENCE 2010: This year the Family of God Conference will be on Saturday, August 21 at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. The conference begins at 9:00AM thru 4:30PM with closing Liturgy. For details, more information or to register: HTCONFERENCES.ORG or call Conference Office @985-850-3171 or Family Ministries @ 985-850-3129.

 

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY: All are invited to come “eat and be fed”! Food for the Journey is a monthly lunchtime speaker series featuring priest from throughout the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Designed to help us live out our Catholic faith in our daily lives, this program will be held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Holiday Inn 1800 Martin Luther King Blvd., in Houma.

            Time: Buffet begins at 11:30AM. The program begins just after 12:00Noon, with                             the speaker’s presentation from about 12:10-12:45Pm

            Cost: $12.00 and includes meal, drink and tip

            RSVP: No pre-registration is required, however a head-count the Thursday prior

                        to the event is helpful. To RSVP contact the Office of Religious                                               Education, 985-850-3141 if you are interested in attending or have any                                   questions.

            Next event:      August 3, 2010            Rev. Wilmer Todd

 

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES: Fr. Shenan Boquet will be teaching a five session course on Christology at the Diocesan Pastoral Center conference room beginning August 4^th. To register call the Office of Religious Education at 850-3144 or go to the diocesan website at www.htdiocese.org for a registration form. The cost is $15.00 for all five sessions plus the cost of books. 

 

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR AND SERVICES

 

OIL ASSISTANCE: For those affected by the oil spill, call the Catholic Charities Oil Spill Hot Lines: (985) 876-0490 or (985) 696-1943. Matthew 25 Disaster Response for those who qualify:

• $100 food gift certificate
• Help with electricity, gas or water bills
• Help to keep medicine prescriptions filled
• Help pay rent or house note
• Confidential mental health/crisis counseling

 

COUNSELING SERVICES: The Diocesan Office of Family Ministries and Family Counseling endeavors to support Catholics in the challenges of raising children, maintaining strong marriages, and sustaining happy emotional lives when faced with the cultural, financial, and moral challenges of our day. Marriage counseling, family counseling, and individual counseling is offered through this office. For an appointment, please call 850-3129.

 

BONNE TERRE VILLAGE II: Brand new apartments for modern senior living. New affordable apartment homes are available for individuals 55 and older. Leasing office is located at 216 Barataria Avenue, Houma, LA or you may call (985)872-9875 or (985)876-0600 for more information.

 

ALL ACCESS WALK IN CLINIC: Have you ever needed to see a practitioner for a minor medical situation but did not want to wait for an appointment. Or have you ever been worried about the cost of medical treatment? At All Access Walk-In Clinic we provide prompt treatment for non-emergent conditions without requiring an appointment. Our services are priced so that patients with no insurance can afford medical care.             Opened Monday through Saturday

                        10AM – 7PM

            Located on the 2^nd floor of the Medical Arts Building of Terrebonne General Medical Center – 855 Belanger St, Suite 200     Houma, LA 

            Telephone # 985-709-0311           Fax # 985-868-2479

 

CATHOLIC CRUISE: Come and sail away on a 7 – Night Catholic Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise with Fr. Brendan Murphy October 24-31 on the Carnival Valor out of Miami, FL. Ports of Call:, Grand Cayman, Cayman Island, Isla Roatan, Belize, Cozumel (Mexico). Prices begin at $1069 for two passengers which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposits of only $50 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785 / dpayttc@aol.com.  

 

PASSION PLAY: This fall (September 6-17, 2001) join Acadiana area pilgrims and Spiritual Directors Fr. Curtis Mallet, Msgr. James Gaddey, and Fr. Hampton Davis on a journey of a lifetime as we travel to Oberammergau! We will have the opportunity to watch the world famous Passion Play performed only once every ten years. We will also take time to explore Bavauia, take the Sound of Music Tour, Visit the home of Blessed Frances Xavier Seelos, and visit the Dacau Concentration Camp. Our journey will also take us the France to visit the Grotto of Lourdes, view the incorrupt body of Ste. Catherine Laboure, tour Sacre Coeur, and view the very famous Notre Dame Cathedral. Accompanied by a very knowledgeable, multi – lingual, and experienced Catholic pilgrimage guide, this experience is sure to be an opportunity to renew your faith. Space is limited. For more information, call 337-291-1933.

 

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INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER

 

August  

*The Unemployed and the Homeless

General – That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.

 

*Victims of Discrimination, Hunger and Forced Emigration

Missionary – That the Church may be a “home” for all people, ready to open its doors to any who are suffering from racial or religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing them to immigrate to other countries. .  

 

 

STEWARDSHIP EXPRESSIONS:

August – Courtesy and sharing portray respect for others and help people to live and interact compatibly. The end of summer marks another time of change, with schedules filling and time commitments increasing. We begin another school year and renew work efforts with fresh opportunities to show basic respect and manners toward others. Let our spirit and expressions serve as guiding lights for others.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: At the time, all discipline seems a cause not for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it.             Heb 12:11

 

ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY NOVENA

Novena Dates August 6 – 14

Feast Day August 15

 

Majestic Queen of Heaven and Mistress of the Angels, you received from God the power and command to crush the head of Satan. Therefore, we humbly beg of you, send forth the legions of Heaven that under your command they may seek out all evil spirits, engage them everywhere in battle, curb their pride, and hurl them back into the pit of hell. “Who is like unto God?”

 

With firm confidence we present ourselves before you, our most loving Mother, afflicted and troubled as we are, and we beg you to let us understand the love you have for us by granting this petition: (mention your request).

 

Good and tender Mother, you shall ever be our hope and the object of our love. Mother of God, send forth the Holy Angels to defend us and drive far from us the cruel foe. Holy angels and Archangels defend and keep us. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.)

 

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

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