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St. Anthony of Padua
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St. Anthony of Volume XXXVIII Number 6 |
St. Anthony of Padua
Volume XXXVIII Number 6
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 5, 2012
O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.
Gospel
Reflection
Job asks, “Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery?” We, too, often wonder if we will “see happiness again.” Jesus responds, “Let us go on to the nearby villages.” The presence of Jesus is the antidote for our “months of misery.” When “the night drags on” and we are filled with restlessness, only one thing makes us want to get out of bed in the morning: Jesus Christ. The gracious God “rebuilds Jerusalem” one broken heart at a time. To the weak he became weak to win over the weak. In Christ’s preaching, “he calls each by name.” Magnificat 2012
“WORD OF THE LORD”
Monday: ST. PAUL MIKI AND COMPANIONS (Martyrs)
1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13
Ps 132:6-7, 8-10
Mark 6:53-56
Tuesday: 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30
Ps 84:3, 4, 5 & 10, 11
Mark 7:1-13
Wednesday: 1 Kings 10:1-10
Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40
Mark 7:14-23
Thursday: 1 Kings 11:4-13
Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40
Mark 7:24-30
Friday: ST. SCHOLASTICA (Virgin)
1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19
Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15
Mark 7:31-37
Saturday: 1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34
Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22
Mark 8:1-10
Sunday: SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11
1 Corinthians 10:31 – 11:1
Mark 1:40-45
“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 LAMPS
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 The Guidry fly, EVELYN POCHÉ by Philip Poché, C.G. KEPLINGER, GLORIA BREWER & O. BUCK STUTZMAN by Jean Keplinger & fly, WALLACE & NORA ESCHETE by Eschete fly, and DON & DAN POWELL, WHITEY LOUVIERE, IAN HAYDEL by Donnell & Hugh Louviere, O.J., EMILY & OTIS VOCLAIN, RONALD & MALVINA & ANTHONY LIRETTE by Barbara V. Lirette, FRANCIS TRAHAN, TRAHAN, LAICHE, GIROIR BREAUX FLY by Lorraine Trahan, KENNETH HEBERT, ELAINE GRABERT, RICHARD & EULAH ARCEMENT by Janice Hebert, LIONEL, NEAL & TODD BOUDREAUX, ARCENEAUX, BOUDREAUX FLY, HILDA, YVONNE & JENNIFER by Rae Ann Boudreaux and BEBE BREAUX, STANLEY, SR., S.P., JR., MICHAEL & BETTY HEBERT, HEBERT, BLANCHARD FLY by Bubba & Virdie Breaux.
“ALTAR FLOWERS”
This week the altar flowers were donated in loving memory of BARRY CHAMPAGNE by Susan Champagne.
LITURGICAL ROLES
February 11 & 12
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
4:00 PM: Malcolm & Lorna B., Linda D., Jennifer A.
8:00AM: Greg & Lea B., Myra B., Mary H.
10:30AM: Carl & Brenda L., Meryn O., Catherine P., Elray & Polly S.
Lectors
4:00 PM: Gene M.
8:00 AM: Myra B.
10:30 AM: Janice S.
Commentators
4:00PM: Bertha D.
8:00 AM: Beti B.
10:30 AM: Sheri B.
Altar Servers
4:00PM: Joshua P., Easton P.
8:00AM: Patrick W., Dexter N.
10:30AM: Matthew A., Chris Boq.
Music Ministry
4:00 PM: Elaine, Lee & Janice
8:00 AM: Volunteer
10:30 AM: Carl & Company
PARISH NEWS, MEETING & EVENTS
WEDDING BANS
2nd Publication
SHANE JULIAN CHERAMIE
and
REBECCA ANN LECOMPTE
KNIIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES: K.C. Squires is a leadership development program for Catholic Young Men 10-18 years old. Parents and youth are invited to attend an open house meeting on Sunday, February 26, at 11:30AM in the parish center.
K.C. OFFICERS: The monthly meeting of the K.C. Officers Council #9338 will be held on Tuesday, February 7, at 6:30 PM in the meeting room.
BLOOD-SUGAR CLINIC: Sister Miriam will hold her monthly Blood-Sugar, Blood Pressure Clinic on Thursday, February 9, from 7:00 – 9:00 AM in the parish office.
K.C. MEETING: The monthly meeting of K.C. Council #9338 will be held on Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 PM in the meeting room.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT: If you wish to receive a copy of the 2011 contributions please call the parish office at 872-0922 with your name and address.
BAYOU CATHOLIC: The Bayou Catholic can be picked up in our church beginning the weekend of Feb. 11-12. Please pick up only one copy per family.
YOUR GIFT TO THE 2012 ANNUAL BISHOP’S APPEAL CAN STILL STRENGTHEN: Even though the official commitment weekend for the 2012 Annual Bishop’s Appeal has passed, you may still allow Your Gift Strengthen with a financial commitment to assist with the many ministries of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The early responses of St. Anthony parishioners has been very good for which we are extremely grateful; however, we know that there are still many of you who are yet to make your commitment. Please return your commitment card in the offertory or simply mail it to the diocese in the provided envelope or you may also visit www.htstewardship.org to make you gift via the internet. If you would like more information about the 2012 Annual Bishop’s Appeal, please contact the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development at 850-3155 or visit www.htstewardship.org.
EVANGELIZERS NEEDED: For the Year of The New Evangelization, Bishop Jacobs has asked for 5 to 10 parishioners from each parish to be commissioned evangelists for the parish. They will be able to attend, either one of the two training sessions to help in their ministry. They will be on Saturday, March 10 and Saturday, April 14 at the Pastoral Center on Hwy 311. On Pentecost Sunday Bishop Jacobs will commission them at a prayer service. Currently we have no one. Please prayerfully consider this ministry and call the parish office if you wish to volunteer at 872-0922.
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 February 7, 2011
Where: St. Anthony of Padua, 3897 Bayou Black Dr., Houma, LA
Time: Praise and Worship beginning at 7:00PM.
(Note: Kerry Bueche also has Bible Study on Tuesday mornings from 9:30AM – 11:30AM.)
MASS TIMES: When traveling and looking for a Mass call 1-800-Mass-times (1-800-627-7846) or on the Internet www.Masstimes.org.
WEEKLY COLLECTION FOR January 29 $7,450.00
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C.C.D., YOUTH SCHEDULE & NEWS
February
5 CCD CANCELED
6 1st – 7th Grade Class
12 OFF PARADE
12 6:30PM - Student and Parent Meeting for all interested
participating in the youth activities this summer
13 1st – 7th Grade Class
19 OFF MARDI GRAS
20 OFF MARDI GRAS
24 D.U.C.T. Night
25 & 26 Bake Sale at all Masses
26 3RD GRADE MASS 10:30
26 8th – 11th Grade Class
27 1st – 7th Grade Class
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COURSES, MASSES, PROGRAMS, RETREATS & WORKSHOPS
WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Bishop Sam G. Jacobs will celebrate a Mass of anointing of the sick Saturday, Feb. 11, at 4PM, at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma in conjunction with World Day of the Sick. All those in need of prayers for the sick are invited to attend the Mass and receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick.
LENTEN RETREAT: Lumen Christi Retreat Center is sponsoring a Lenten retreat entitled “Dying and Rising with Christ through Mark’s Passion Narrative” scheduled for March 2nd – 4th, 2012. Fr. Glenn LeCompte intends to help the retreatant become immersed into the story of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection according to Mark and to experience continuing conversion. For more information or to register, please call (985) 868-1523.
MAN OF GOD GATHERING: The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Conference Office will present a Man of God Gathering on Thursday, February 7, 2012 at the Diocese Pastoral Center Conference Hall. The evening will begin with a meal at 6:00PM. For more information, please call the Conference Office or visit our website at www.htconferences.org.
NIGHTS OF RENEWAL
Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Upper Little Caillou
Thursdays at 7:00PM
February
9 Approved Teaching on “Apparitions of Mary”
Speaker: Denise Beyer
16 CANCELED
23 Theology of the Body Series
Speakers: Eric & Lisa Lapeyrouse
CATHOLICISM PROJECT: Father André will begin a faith formation series starting in February. The name of the series is the Catholicism Project. This is a video series produced by Word on Fire Catholic Ministries with host Fr. Robert Barron. In this course, you will learn about what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic tradition. The series was filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries. The Catholicism DVD series is on-location and in the streets illustrating the splendor of the global Church. There will
be time for discussion after watching the video and a workbook to help you go deeper into the material. This is a free event to participate in. I think this quote about the series says why you should come, “Simply the most vivid catechism ever created; a high-def illustrated manuscript for the twenty-first century; the best-ever film about the Catholic faith.” The nights will be held in the St. Francis de Sales parish youth center where the DVDs will be viewed on a nice big projector screen. The 1st night will be February 15 at 7:00 p.m. The other dates will come in our next bulletin. Topics are:
1st Night: “Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man”
2nd Night: “Happy Are We: The Teachings of Jesus”
3rd Night: “The Ineffable Mystery of God: That Thank Which
Nothing Greater can be thought”
4th Night: “Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God”
5th Night: “The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul, and the Missionary Adventure”
6th Night: “A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church”
7th Night: “The Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery of the Liturgy and
the Holy Eucharist”
8th Night: “A Vast Company of Witnesses: The Communion of Saints”
9th Night: “The Fire of His Love: Prayer and the Life of the Spirit”
10th Night: “World Without End: The Last Things”
This series will give you a new found understanding of how to embrace your Catholic Faith in all of its beauty and splender! Please spread the word!
ANNULMENT WORKSHOP: Do you have questions concerning an annulment? Then this workshop will answer your questions. The Very Rev. Vicente DeLa Cruz, J. V., Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, will present an annulment workshop on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Genevieve Family Center, Thibodaux.
PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND: Join Fr. Jerry Fagin, author of the book Putting on the Heart of Christ, and Sr. Noel Toomey, former director of the Spirituality Center of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. They will lead you on an amazing spiritual adventure through Southern Ireland. Travel to Ireland’s National Marian Shrine in Knock, the Basilica of Our lady Queen of Ireland, Blarney Castle, Trinity Castle in Dublin, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. For more information and to reserve your spot, call (337) 291-1933. Don’t miss out, space is limited.
THE CATHOLIC TOUR: The Catholic Tour, a 30 year old Catholic Pilgrimage Apostolate is pleased to announce its monthly departures to the Holy Land, following the footsteps of Our Lord. The pilgrimage is being done to introduce all to “The Beginnings of Our Catholic Church” at prices that include all land arrangements, superior tourist hotel throughout the Holy Land, most meals, deluxe motor coach, tour guide, and airfare from JFK airport in New York. The price does not include taxes, airline surcharges, lunches, or table drinks besides tap water. Call 1-877-627-4268 (877-Marian Tour) toll free for further information, reservation forms etc. First Come – First Served with only 35 seats available each month. Also available – Parish, France; Rome, Italy; and Fatima, Portugal at below cost pricings. Please call or e-mail today to jimadair@thecatholictour.com or www.thecatholictour.com.
NEW BOOK: Bayou Black Cemetery Inscriptions Book is published by Mr. Essie J. Cavalier and Mrs. Marceline Landry Cavalier. It is soft cover and consists of 83 pages, with a copy of the original document when the cemetery was first started, maps of cemetery, mausoleums layout, pictures of cemetery and some military monuments of men that served in different wars, inscriptions of entire cemetery, and what they were buried in within this cemetery. An index is also included for easy access. The book costs $15.00 for pickup, or add $3.00 for mailing and handling. You can write or get in touch with Essie and Marceline L. Cavalier 701 Alex Street, Houma, LA. 70360-7211. Phone: 985-876-0416.
SEMINARIAN INTERVIEWS: Would you like to know more about the seminarians studying for our diocese? Then visit www.youtube.com/htvocations. Here you will find video interviews with the seminarians, vocations director, and director of seminarians.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR AND SERVICES
UTILITY ASSISTANCE: Are you a Terrebonne parish resident having trouble paying your utility bill? Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Department of Housing & Human Services is offering utility assistance to low-income families. Your last service date must be prior to July 31, 2011 in order to be eligible. Call 873-6798 for eligibility guidelines.
DONATE YOUR OLD CAR: Cars For Help, a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit charity, is working to strengthen individual churches and various Catholic charities through vehicle donations. The process is fast, easy, and requires just a phone call or visit to our website. If you would like to donate a vehicle in any condition, even severely broken or crashed, or just have questions, please call us directly at (630) 595-9272. You can also donate your vehicle at www.CarsForHelp.com. With mention of this bulletin, 25% of your vehicle donation proceeds will go directly to St. Anthony Church.
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INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER
February 2012
General Intention: Access to Water. That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.
Missionary Intention: Health Workers. That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world’s poorest regions.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: A truth learned by experience: when sinful intentions invade the heart, they take firm hold on the judgment, and wisdom flies out the window.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
HOUMA TRACOTR & EQUIPMENT, INC.