MARIA IMMACOLATA CHURCH August 22, 2010 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time HOME
PRAYER FOR HURRICANE SEASON
O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned to its former quietude; You are still the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land and spread chaos and disaster.
During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead with your Son in our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem where a stormless eternity awaits us. Amen.
Aug. 21 4:30 p.m. Parishioners of Maria Immacolata; Julius Cunningham & Family; Sidney & Shirley Spahr & Families; Claudette Cunningham; Ada & Larry Guidry; Larry & Roger Greene; Irvin & Jeanette; Daigle; Helen & Steve; Felix & Rose Theriot; Bill Morgan; Myrtle Green; Trey Bridges; Grace Pitre; Edith & Percy Armand; Ellis Ortego; Hugh F. Breaux; Rose Champagne; Clotildia Ledet; Wilbert Pierce; Miriam Hungerford; Roland Richardel; Mr. & Mrs. Henry Pierce; Magnus Joseph Fields, Sr.; Magnus Joseph Fields, Jr.; Claude Alex Rogers, Sr.; Claude Alex Rogers, Jr.; Annette Alleman Rogers; Effie Ward Fields; Lucille Alleman; Fr. August Bardizone; Leola Fields Hassett; Elise R. Fuller; Elsey Porche; Louise & Sullivan Marcel; Leland Porche; Angelle Marcel; Marcia Porche; Adam Babin; Anthony & Hazel Filce; Mary Watts; Theo Lafont; Mark Harper; John & Josie Serra; The George Fakier Family; Brady LeBoeuf; Murphy & Annie Pitre;
Aug. 22 8:30 a.m. Rosedell Gautreaux; Alvin “Jack” & Bernice Bergeron; Henry Adams, Sr.; Rosie Adams Comeaux; Cleon Marie Bourgeois; Todd Lyons; Vincent Dagate, Sr.; J.C. Paul LeBouef; U. J. Fournier;
10:30 p.m. Parishioners of Maria Immacolata; Lou Verret; Msgr. Emile Fossier; Vernice & Elise Gisclair; Frederick C. Fuchs; Jeanne & Ed Fuchs; Nolian & Henry Bourg; Barbara Lancon; Wilfred & Adenise Dugas; Alcide & Hazel Liner; Richie Liner;
5:30 p.m. Laura Politz Landry; Isabelle Politz; Robert Boquet, Sr.; Anna Mae Boquet; Linda K. Hall; Vincent Dagate, Sr.;
BAPTISMS
The baptism for August, 2010 will be held next Sunday, August 29th, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
The baptismal preparation for September, 2010 will be held on Wednesday, September 8th, at 6:15 p.m. in the church conference room. The baptisms for September will be held on Saturday, September 4th, after the 4:30 p.m. Mass and on Sunday, September 26th, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
CCD CALENDAR
Sunday, August 22, 2010 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Upper CCD & Youth Mass Monday, August 23, 2010 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Lower CCD at MICS Sunday, August 29, 2010 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Upper CCD & Youth Mass Monday, August 30, 2010 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Lower CCD at MICS Sunday, September 5, 2010 No CCD Labor Day Holiday Monday, September 6, 2010 No CCD Labor Day Holiday Sunday, September 12, 2010 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Upper CCD & Youth Mass Monday, September 13, 2010 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Lower CCD at MICS Sunday, September 19, 2010 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Upper CCD & Youth Mass Monday, September 20, 2010 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Lower CCD at MICS Sunday, September 26, 2010 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Upper CCD & Youth Mass Monday, September 27, 2010 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Lower CCD at MICS
YOUTH NEWS SEEKING TO SERVE
Each day we should live our lives to serve. There are so many opportunities right before us. Each one of us is charged to go out and make a difference. This night will open up the idea that service brings justice and love.
All youth grades 8 through 12 are invited to aNewExperience on September 15, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Eloi Church , 1335 Bayou Dularge Road, Theriot, LA. Please make every effort to attend.
YOUTH GROUP FACEBOOK
The Youth Group has a facebook page under Maria Immacolata Youth Group. This allows them to post pictures and videos with various activities. It also allows parents to keep up with what is happening.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT 2010
In order to work with the children and teens of our parish you must complete the Safe Environment Program. You must have all your paper work completed before your initial training can be done. You can call the church office for more information (876-3313). Continuing Education Training must also be done once a year to keep your certificate current.
Classes are now taken on the web. Continuing Ed can go to the website
Click on safe environment, then safe and sacred button and follow the directions. You MUST send a copy of your certificate to Brenda at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. For Initial Training, Brenda must notify you prior to taking the class to make sure all of the necessary paperwork has been completed.
Safe Environment e-mail: immacolatafamily@htdiocese.org ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY A MUTE APPEAL
We wait silently at the doors of the church. We wait and hope, as do the needy, for a share of coins. We are the Poor Box. Please don’t pass us by.
Commentator: Rita Mae Porche Clyde Robichaux Mable Michel
Extra Ordinary June Bergeron Ann Barrios Debbie Bourgeois Ministers: Flavia Boudreaux Evelyn Duhe Jeanne Caldarara Randolph Bonvillain Jaime Galinsky Mona Chadha Hilda Bonvillain Wayne Guidry Catherine Guidry Veronica Clement Mary Haydel Rosemary Porche June Greene Patrick Luke John Telford Leonce Richard Rhonda Luke Cathy Telford
Ushers Donald Pitre Oliver Falgout Steve Lafleur George LeBouef Jim Thibodaux Gil Verret Gary Labat, Jr. Jake Walker Herbert Kiff Merlin Robichaux Keith Dupre Jared Landry Greg Herman Mary Bonvillain Michael Bush Leonce Richard Jeanette Falgout Graham Caldarara Wayne Riche’ Kirk Portier Gary Landry Brandon Bergeron
______________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADORATION
Adoration is held every Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon until Mass time in church. The Rosary is prayed at 9:30 a.m. in church before the Blessed Sacrament. All are invited to join us.
BECOMING CATHOLIC Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Have you ever thought about joining the Catholic Church? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never celebrated First Eucharist or Confirmation? If your spouse Catholic and perhaps you would like to share in his or her faith experience? If this describes you, we warmly invite you to come to a special program where you will meet other people like yourself. In an informal, no-pressure atmosphere, this program offers you the opportunity to have your questions answered, and if you choose, to receive preparation for receiving the Sacraments. Inquiry sessions will begin in late October.
For more information or to express interest, please contact Fr. Clyde at 876-3313.
We’d be honored to talk the way of faith with you.
SACRED HEARTS
This support program is offered to individuals older than 35 years of age, single, separated, divorced or widowed on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Center.
The groups goal is Metanoeo (met-an-o-eh-o) (Gk.) that being: To think differently or afterwards. We hope to help individuals who feel alone to face challenges such as: Confused Emotions, Rebuilding Support Systems, Dealing with Specific Issues and Re- entering the Social Scene. We have structured the program meetings with a brief time for socialization and welcome, topic presentations, break out sessions and closure with time to mingle afterwards. All are welcome, especially those whose hearts feel alone and lonely.
ATTENTION ALL EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
The September 11th and October 30th Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Workshops are at maximum capacity for attendance. For all Extraordinary Ministers who have not yet attended a workshop, please know that Saturday, December 4th, 2010, the last workshop will be held at St. Luke’s in Thibodaux. Also, please note that due to the fact that these workshops are full, no one will be allowed to walk in without being previously registered.
DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Anniversary Couples celebration 25, 40, 50, 60 and beyond years of marriage from January 2010 through December 2010 will be honored Sunday, October 24, 2010. There will be NO diocesan mass celebration, but there will be a Prayer Service and Reception in honor of all anniversary couples. This event begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph following by a reception in the Life Center. The deadline to register with your church parish is August 27, 2010 to register. All registered anniversary couples will receive an inscribed diocesan certificate in their own church parish during their schedule parish celebration.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Are you dieting, jogging, exercising, or walking to stay in shape? What are you doing to keep your marriage in shape? Why not attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? It’s the best proactive program to help married couples rekindle romance & communication in their relationships! The next weekends are October 15-17 in Baton Rouge and December 3-5 at the Bill Kelly Retreat Center in Bay St. Louis, MS. Registration is limited. For more information or to register, call (toll free) 1-800-586- 5469 or Email: wwme@wwme-nogl.com or Web Site: www.wwme.org
HOSPITAL VISITS
If you are a parishioner in the hospital or if you are aware of one of our parishioners currently in the hospital, please contact the church office at 876-3313. Do not tell Fr. Clyde as you are walking out of Mass, as he will not remember that. Fr.Clyde’s visits are usually on Thursdays. When you register into the hospital, please tell them that you are Catholic and your parish is Maria Immacolata, otherwise, we have no way of knowing that you are in the hospital.
SMALL BUSINESS CLASSES
C.E.N.T.S will be offering the Small Business Course beginning September 21, 2010 at Catholic Charities Houma-Thibodaux, 1220 Aycock Street in Houma. This course is free and designed to help people who are interested in starting a small business. It will be held one evening a week for eight weeks. The deadline for applications is September 8, 2010. Anyone who is interested in participating may call Katie Sims at 876- 0490 to get more information.
FOOD BANK REPORT
Dear Fr. Clyde and Parishioners of Maria Immacolata,
Thank you for your support of the Food Bank during July, 2010.
Your contribution: fifteen (15) bags of foodstuff.
The results of your contribution is that we were able to help 191 in-need families / 432 individuals with food, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items and counseling last month. The estimated retail value of goods distributed is $32,799.
For the year 2010 through July, we have assisted 1,145 families / 2,719 individuals with goods valued at $202,302 retail.
Each head of household is privately screened to determine need by one of our adult volunteers, in which the applicant furnishes pictured ID for themselves, social security cards for all dependants, proof of income and proof of expenses. If approved by our manager, Mr. Reynold Pitre, a food order (dependant on family size) is written, and the applying family receives approximately three weeks of food and supplies.
We are blessed with about fifty adult volunteers and dozens of student volunteers who do the footwork necessary to accomplish the above.
We are indeed grateful for your generosity, and that of others, which makes all of this possible; thank you and may God bless you and yours.
With you, in service to others,
Darwin Lafont, President Board of Directors
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR JOURNEY HOSPICE
Journey hospice is seeking volunteers. Volunteers are a vital part of the Hospice Team. Volunteer activities include visiting patients and their families in their home or at nursing homes and providing companionship. Volunteer training is free and open to all. For more information or to apply, call Marcelle at 985-223-1865.
MARIA IMMACOLATA CHURCH WEBSITE
For all upcoming events and information such as the weekly bulletin, important CCD dates, photo gallery, etc…, for Maria Immacolata Church Parish, please go to the church website at mariaimmacolataparish.com
MARIA IMMACOLATA PARISH WEBSITE www.mariaimmacolataparish.com
=========================================================================== =========================================================================== AUGUST 29, 2010
22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PRAYER FOR HURRICANE SEASON
O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned to its former quietude; You are still the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land and spread chaos and disaster.
During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead with your Son in our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem where a stormless eternity awaits us. Amen.
Aug. 28 4:30 p.m. Parishioners of Maria Immacolata; Julius Cunningham & Family; Sidney & Shirley Spahr & Families; Claudette Cunningham; Ada & Larry Guidry; Larry & Roger Greene; Irvin & Jeanette Daigle; Helen & Steve; Felix & Rose Theriot; Bill Morgan; Myrtle Green; Trey Bridges; Grace Pitre; Cyrus Price; Edith & Percy Armand; Ellis Ortego; Betty Boudreaux; Rose Champagne; Clotildia Ledet; Wilbert Pierce; Miriam Hungerford; Roland Richardel; Mrs. & Mrs. Henry Pierce; Mrs. Ray B. Theriot; Mr. & Mrs. Willie Labat & Ramon; Theo Lafont; Mark Harper; John & Josie Serra; The George Fakier Family; Floyd J. Fanguy; Brady LeBoeuf; Murphy & Annie Pitre; Lois Buhler Labit; Anthony Broomfield;
Aug. 29 8:30 a.m. Alvin “Jack” & Bernice Bergeron; Henry Adams, Sr.; Rosie Adams Comeaux; Todd Lyons; Kathy Mula; Vincent Dagate, Sr.; Paul Domangue; J.C. Paul LeBouef; U. J. Fournier; Theresa Lottinger Hirko; Lois Buhler Labit; Anthony Broomfield;
10:30 a.m. Lou Verret; Msgr. Emile Fossier; Vernice & Elise Gisclair; Wilfred & Adenise Dugas; Lois Buhler Labit; Anthony Broomfield; Harrison T. Pitre;
5:30 p.m. Parishioners of Maria Immacolata; Laura Politz Landry; Isabelle Politz; Robert Boquet, Sr.; Anna Mae Boquet; Linda K. Hall; U.J. Fournier; Vincent Dagate, Sr.; Barbara Lancon; Lois Buhler Labit; Anthony Broomfield;
THE NATIONAL COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA SEPTEMBER 4 AND 5, 2010
BAPTISMS
The baptismal preparation for September, 2010 will be held on Wednesday, September 8th, at 6:15 p.m. in the church conference room. The baptisms for September will be held on Saturday, September 4th, after the 4:30 p.m. Mass and on Sunday, September 26th, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
WEDDING BANNS
Ryan Prestenback & Laura Loupe (1)
CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Please keep in your prayers Lois Buhler Labit who died. May her family and friends find consolation in their faith and from your prayers.
CCD CALENDAR
Sunday, August 29, 2010 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Upper CCD & Youth Mass Monday, August 30, 2010 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Lower CCD at MICS Sunday, September 5, 2010 No CCD Labor Day Holiday Monday, September 6, 2010 No CCD Labor Day Holiday Sunday, September 12, 2010 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Upper CCD & Youth Mass Monday, September 13, 2010 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Lower CCD at MICS Sunday, September 19, 2010 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Upper CCD & Youth Mass Monday, September 20, 2010 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Lower CCD at MICS Sunday, September 26, 2010 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Upper CCD & Youth Mass Monday, September 27, 2010 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Lower CCD at MICS
YOUTH NEWS SEEKING TO SERVE
Each day we should live our lives to serve. There are so many opportunities right before us. Each one of us is charged to go out and make a difference. This night will open up the idea that service brings justice and love.
All youth grades 8 through 12 are invited to aNewExperience on September 15, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Eloi Church , 1335 Bayou Dularge Road, Theriot, LA. Please make every effort to attend.
YOUTH GROUP FACEBOOK
The Youth Group has a facebook page under Maria Immacolata Youth Group. This allows them to post pictures and videos with various activities. It also allows parents to keep up with what is happening.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT 2010
In order to work with the children and teens of our parish you must complete the Safe Environment Program. You must have all your paper work completed before your initial training can be done. You can call the church office for more information (876-3313). Continuing Education Training must also be done once a year to keep your certificate current.
Classes are now taken on the web. Continuing Ed can go to the website www.htdiocese. org Click on safe environment, then safe and sacred button and follow the directions. You MUST send a copy of your certificate to Brenda at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. For Initial Training, Brenda must notify you prior to taking the class to make sure all of the necessary paperwork has been completed.
“Invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, the unwanted; Blessed will you be because of their inability to repay you.” Luke 14:1, 7-14
A parishioner noted to his pastor that Jesus dined with the rich and famous of his day. He asked, “Do you think Jesus would belong to an exclusive country club if he were here today?” The pastor answer, “I suspect he might, if he could afford it. But his guest would include people who could not afford it, people who need a bath and a new set of clothes, people who have not recently had a decent meal, people who are lame, who limp, or feel their way with a white cane.” The pastor then said to his parishioner, “You belong to a very exclusive country club. Have you ever brought such guests to your club?” The man said nothing. He had many possessions. The pastor added, “When we leave Mass and go into God’s world we are supposed to be Jesus present in that world. So, when you are at your exclusive country club where Jesus is a member, you might want to start reviewing your guest list.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The partnership of giving is a special one created by faith, bonded by sacrifice, nurtured by love and blessed by God. How can we fail, if you remember our Poor Box.
Mass Coordinators Donald Pitre Oliver Falgout John Comeaux Willie St. Pierre Jeanette Falgout
Altar Servers Grace Pontiff Jennifer Barrios Andre Bourgeois Katie Davis Kathleen Barrios Emily Gauthreaux Gabrielle Gauthreaux
Lector: Lisa Picou Mary Haydel Judy Haydel
Commentator: Gary Labat George Robichaux Tonya Allen
Extra Ordinary Paula Riche’ Red Hornsby Dickey Haydel Ministers: Adeline Rodrigue Marsha Melancon Yvonne Hutchinson Murphy Rodrigue Steve Melancon Hilton Michel Gifford Toups Sidney Sissac Mable Michel Betty White Vilma Sissac Rosemary Porche Milton White Ken Trahan John Telford Carol Lee Roddy Yolanda Trahan Cathy Telford
Ushers Donald Pitre Oliver Falgout Steve Lafleur George LeBouef Jim Thibodaux Gil Verret Gary Labat, Jr. Jake Walker Herbert Kiff Merlin Robichaux Keith Dupre Jared Landry Greg Herman Mary Bonvillain Michael Bush Leonce Richard Jeanette Falgout Graham Caldarara Wayne Riche’ Kirk Portier Gary Landry Brandon Bergeron
______________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADORATION
Adoration is held every Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon until Mass time in church. The Rosary is prayed at 9:30 a.m. in church before the Blessed Sacrament. All are invited to join us.
BECOMING CATHOLIC Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Have you ever thought about joining the Catholic Church? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never celebrated First Eucharist or Confirmation? If your spouse Catholic and perhaps you would like to share in his or her faith experience? If this describes you, we warmly invite you to come to a special program where you will meet other people like yourself. In an informal, no-pressure atmosphere, this program offers you the opportunity to have your questions answered, and if you choose, to receive preparation for receiving the Sacraments. Inquiry sessions will begin in late October.
For more information or to express interest, please contact Fr. Clyde at 876-3313.
We’d be honored to talk the way of faith with you.
FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY
The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux presents Food for the Journey. All are invited to come “eat and be fed”! Food for the Journey is a monthly lunchtime speaker series featuring priests from throughout the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Designed to help us live out our Catholic faith in our daily lives, this program is held monthly at the Holiday Inn, 1800 Martin Luther King Blvd., in Houma. Our next event is September 7, 2010 featuring Fr. Clyde Mahler.
Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. The program begins just after 12: 00 noon, with the speaker’s presentation from about 12:10-12:45 p.m. The cost is $12.00 and includes meal, drink and tip. Cash and checks only.
If you plan to attend please RSVP with your name, phone number, and church parish by the Tuesday prior to the event.
To RSVP: call 985-850-3178, or email foodforthejourney@htdiocese.org if you are interested in attending or have any questions.
ATTENTION ALL EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
The September 11th and October 30th Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Workshops are at maximum capacity for attendance. For all Extraordinary Ministers who have not yet attended a workshop, please know that Saturday, December 4th, 2010, the last workshop will be held at St. Luke’s in Thibodaux. Also, please note that due to the fact that these workshops are full, no one will be allowed to walk in without being previously registered.
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States, is bringing critical aid to thousands of people affected by the recent flooding in Pakistan. To donate, please call 1-877-HELP-CRS, donate online at www.crs.org or send a check to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21203-7090. In the memo portion of your check, please write: Pakistan Flooding.
HOSPITAL VISITS
If you are a parishioner in the hospital or if you are aware of one of our parishioners currently in the hospital, please contact the church office at 876-3313. Do not tell Fr. Clyde as you are walking out of Mass, as he will not remember that. Fr.Clyde’s visits are usually on Thursdays. When you register into the hospital, please tell them that you are Catholic and your parish is Maria Immacolata, otherwise, we have no way of knowing that you are in the hospital.
SMALL BUSINESS CLASSES
C.E.N.T.S will be offering the Small Business Course beginning September 21, 2010 at Catholic Charities Houma-Thibodaux, 1220 Aycock Street in Houma. This course is free and designed to help people who are interested in starting a small business. It will be held one evening a week for eight weeks. The deadline for applications is September 8, 2010. Anyone who is interested in participating may call Katie Sims at 876- 0490 to get more information.
ATTIRE AT MASS
We’d ask everyone to dress appropriately for Mass during these warm weather months. We have to remember that we are in God’s house celebrating the day of the Lord. We’d ask all adults and young people to dress modestly and appropriately in order to give proper respect to God.
Please patronize the businesses on the back of the bulletin who sponsor our weekly bulletin. Without them, this bulletin would not be made possible.
MARIA IMMACOLATA CHURCH WEBSITE
For all upcoming events and information such as the weekly bulletin, important CCD dates, photo gallery, etc…, for Maria Immacolata Church Parish, please go to the church website at mariaimmacolataparish.com