OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday

8:30AM –12:00PM 12:30 –3:30PM MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (anticipated) 4:15PM

Sunday 8:15AM, 10:15AM, 6:15PM

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:15AM

Wednesday 5:30PM

Confessions: Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri—6:45AM Wednesday—5:00PM Saturday—3:30—4:00PM and By appointment Children’s Church is held at 10:15AM mass. Children 4 years old up to first communion are invited to participate in their own celebration of the Liturgy of the Word. Simply bring children to the baptistry 10 minutes before mass.

BAPTISM Registration during the early stages of pregnancy for the Baptism course is strongly recommended.

CONFIRMATION All students, including those in Catholic schools, are to register in August of their junior year of high school. Call the office for registration requirements.

FIRST PENANCE AND FIRST COMMUNION All children, including those in Catholic schools, should be registered at the beginning of their second grade year in order to participate in the sacramental preparation.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION • First through tenth graders meet on Tuesday evenings, October-April. • Vacation Bible School, for children ages 4-10, is held for one week each

summer. • Confirmation students must complete 24 hours of high school religious

education prior to their junior year. • Adults wishing to learn more about their Catholic faith, including those

wishing to become members of the Catholic Church, should call the office to speak with Gerrie Baumbouree.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE The church can be reserved only after meeting with the priest to begin mar-riage preparation for the couple. It is recommended that an appointment be made at least one (1) year in advance of the anticipated date of the wedding. Marriage preparation requirements, policies and guidelines are reviewed and must be completed prior to any marriage in the church. COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND Please call the office to speak with Diane Triche.

PARISH STAFF Rev. David Hebert, Pastor

Deacon Nelson Schexnayder, Deacon

Deacon Ronald Chauvin, Deacon

Linda Souther Secretary

Gerrie Baumbouree Director of Religious Education / Safe Environment

Marc Conque 4:15 & 8:15 Music Minister

Michael Grado 10:15 Choir Director

Francis LeBlanc 6:15 Music Minister

Elmary Francis Bulletin Editor & Bookkeeper

Diane Triche Welcome & Visitation Minister

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Monday, February 24 7:15AM Shine & Mary Domingue, Deneige Breaux, Ashton Breaux, Charlotte Domingue, Paul & Ina Savoie, Shannon Savoie

Tuesday, February 25 7:15AM Roy A. Souther (BD)

Wednesday, February 26 7:00AM Georgette A. Caubarreaux (AD)

12:10PM No Mass Intentions 5:30PM No Mass Intentions

Thursday, February 27 7:15AM No Mass Intentions Friday, February 28 7:15AM Hayes Boudreaux

Saturday, February 29 4:15PM Fred & Roy Souther, Olga & Carl Clement, Levi & Zephyr Carroll, Agnes, John & Rena Lemaire, Keith Lemaire, Alozia Benoit, Lee & Jane Hebert, Ella Mae Thomas, Special Intentions, Theresa Demouchet, Hyland Babineaux, Joseph E. Valentour, Jr., M/M Joseph E. Valentour, Sr., Kristan Fauntleroy, Roy, Cora & Paul Gauthier

Sunday, March 1 8:15AM Mass for the people, Velma Caudet, Cleo(BD) & Frank Brett, Frank Hemphell, Jim Pollock, E.J. & Inez Camelle, Randy Matthieu, Chad Hebert

10:15AM Patricia B. Rees, Peter Piazza, Joyce Miller, Pearl Olivier, Wilbert Lavergne & Fly., Joyce Lavergne, Darrel J. Boudreaux

6:15PM No Mass Intentions B=Birthday, WA=Wedding Anniv., AD=Anniv. of Death

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Parish Date 25 Parish Offices Closed Tuesday, February 25, in observance of Mardi Gras. Offices reopen on Wednesday.

26 Ash Wednesday Mass and Ash Distribution will be held at 7:00 , 12:10 and 5:30 .

28 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Every Friday during lent, beginning at 5:00 in the Family Center.

Parish Offices Closed NO Confirmation Class

Children’s Church Resumes

Building & Maintenance Fund Second Collection

Religious Ed. Classes Resume

Ash Wednesday Mass & Ash Schedule 7:00 , 12:10 , 5:30

5:30 “That Man is You” FC 6:00 RCIA, MB

NO Children’s Church NO Religious Ed. Classes

6:00 Way of the Cross, C

KoC Fish Fry Friday, FC

5:45 Confirmation Class, FC 7:15 First

Friday Mass 8:00 First Saturday Mass

3:30PM Confession

BISHOP SERVICES APPEAL The Mission of the Diocese of Lafayette involves the total restoration of humanity, the salvation of the whole person. Our response to this mission finds expression in the programs, ministries, and services supported by the Bishop Services Appeal. The charity of God urges us, encourages us, and impels us to seek the needs of others, rather than self: This is the purpose of the Bishop’s Services Appeal. Please prayerfully consider making a sacrificial gift or pledge to the Bishop’s Services Appeal. This weekend is Bishop’s Services Appeal Follow-up Weekend. Your personal sacrifice and generosity to the Appeal will mean so much to so many; and your kindness will be rewarded.

ROSARY GROUP “WAY OF THE CROSS” Beginning Ash Wednesday, the morning Rosary Group will be praying the Way of the Cross during the Lenten Season at 10:00 in Church. All are invited.

6:30 Stewardship Committee Meeting, MB

KoC Fish Fry Friday, FC

3:30PM Confession

Date: March 9-11, 2020 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Place: St. Elizabeth Seton Church Speaker: Lance Strother with Lead Professionals Group The Spiritual Life Cycle ‘On The Way To Resurrection’: (This is something the Holy Spirit put on my heart a few years ago. I sketched out what I had imagined and commissioned a local artist to paint my conviction. I use the painting as a visual reference when I speak on this topic. I use a play on words and share with people “This is How We Roll”, through allowing Christ into Our Suffering, Our Death, and our Rising.) Romans 5:3-5 (Affliction – Endurance – Proven Character – Hope – Love of God)

Lenten Mission

Liturgical Minister’s Schedule February 29 - March 1, 2020 Saturday, 4:15 Hospitality Coor. Hospitality Min Eucharist Coor. Eucharist Min. Altar Servers Readers Karen Sonnier Daniel Himel Winnie Savant Deacon Nelson Rylie Gennuso Elmary Francis Daryl Ann Himel Heidi Champagne Ayden Gennuso Paul Lemaire Lane Prejean Emma Champagne Leslie Prejean Helen Bajat Nell Nelson / Connie Thibodeaux

Sunday, 8:15 Brent Jagneaux Carolyn Broussard Greg Landry Jordan Grider Graham Wills Gretta Pollock Rebecca Theriot Aimee Wills Christian Wills Jim Womack Liz Landry Raymond Gaudet Al Landry Joddy Womack / Sandra Jolivette

Sunday, 10:15 Joanna Cormier Clarice Delahoussaye Robley Domingue Deacon Ron Bryn Fontenot Libby Savoie Charles Sonnier Kellie Luke Jace Luke Casie Fontenot Carolyn Chretien Tim Fontenot Sophie Luke Nelda Martin Calvin Marks Remi Sonnier Johnnie Marks / Karen Domingue

Sunday, 6:15 Tonia Harrington Jonas Harrington Carol Perrio Catherine Credeur Mason Citron Paulette Lemelle Holden Harrington Phyllis Collette Morgan Citron Kim Prejean Michelle Thibodeaux / Merril Dickerson _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ March 7 - 8, 2020 Saturday, 4:15 Hospitality Coor. Hospitality Min Eucharist Coor. Eucharist Min. Altar Servers Readers Yvonne Guidry Julie Himel Craig Himel Deacon Natalie Himel Rachael Tolliver Angela Cliburn Cindy Conque Annette Chapman Linda Souther Celeste Guy Cindy Beckwith Glenda Shelton Bruce Broussard / John Tolliver

Sunday, 8:15 Kevin Prejean Lisa Prejean Wayne Wills Deacon Ethan Stevens John Benoit Paige Stevens Holly Stevens Myles Stephens Helen Lauff Edward Stevens Joey Lauff Myron Fonseca Margaret Lynch / Carol Benoit

Sunday, 10:15 Carolyn Stith Morris Olivier Amanda Credeur Deacon Madison Duplechin Al Anderson Ima Williams Clayton Hanks Morgan Duplechin Joe Cunningham Youlanda Joseph Felice Hanks Rozalie Marceaux Thomas Stith Alfreda Mouton Paige Barthlemy Tom Meyers / Sandra Fontenot

Sunday, 6:15 Steve Hoffpauir Mollie Comeaux Billy Daigle Deacon Caleb Bodoin Suzanne Daigle Todd Patin Lexi Perron William Ballanco Cheryl Boullion Lisa Patin / Alexis Hebert

Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule

7:00 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Ashes are not distributed outside of Mass

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross are prayed each Wednesday evening following Mass except on the evening of the Lenten

Mission

LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION

St. Edmond Catholic Church 4131 West Congress St.

The Ladies Altar Society Lenten Day of Recollection will be on Thursday, February 27 , from 8 until 3 at St. Edmond Catholic Church. The retreat master will be Fr. Nicholas Dupre, Pastor of St. Joseph Church in Parks, LA. Coffee and donuts will be served in the Atrium at 8 , followed by the Rosary at 9 , then Fr. Dupre will begin the conference. Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 and Confessions will be heard prior to Mass. The conference will end with the Way of the Cross and Benediction. Tickets are $12.00 which includes lunch and must be purchased in advance. Deadline for ticket purchases is Friday, February 21, 2020. For ticket information, please contact ReNelle Simon at 232-2849 or Betty Robinson at 258-6273. Tickets can also be purchased at the St. Edmond Church Office during office hours.

SUBLIME Who has not forgiven an enemy has not yet tasted one of the most sublime enjoyments of life.

- Johann Kaspar Lavater

A DAY OF PRAYER FOR WOMEN

“Lent: Fasting, Almsgiving,

Prayer” Presented by: Fr. Lou McCabe, S.J.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 8:30 , concluding with Mass at 2:15 .

Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House

Grand Coteau, LA Cost: $25.00

To register, please fill out a reservation form and mail it in with the $25.00 fee. Visit us online at www.ourladyoftheoaks.com and click on “retreats” to print a form. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House at (337) 662-5410.

COME MARINATE IN THE WORD! 100 hours for 100 years and 300 lectors for 300 years! The Jubilee of the Word Marathon is a unique way to celebrate the Centennial of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and the Tricentennial of the City of Opelousas! Beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 26 at 12:30 the Bible will be read publicly cover to cover without pause in front of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas. The Marathon will conclude on the First Sunday of Lent, March 1 at 4:30 . On Ash Wednesday Bishop Michael Jarrell, Opelousas native, will begin reading from the first chapters of Genesis at 12:30 and Bishop Douglas Deshotel will read at 4:30 . 300 lectors will be needed for 20-minute intervals. Lectors from churches from throughout Acadiana and others interested in reading are encouraged to sign up for a reading slot during the Marathon. All are encouraged to come listen and Marinate in the Word! Come and participate in a joint birthday celebration for Opelousas and Holy Ghost. For more info. or to register as a lector, please contact Holy Ghost Catholic Church at (337) 942-2732. More information is available at www.hgcatholic.org and Fete-Dieu du Teche on Facebook.

Knights of Columbus 5345 Lent Fish Fry Fridays

Beginning Friday, February 28th, continuing every Friday during Lent, we will be selling Fish Dinners (for pick-up only) at 5:00 in the SES Family Center. For only $8.00 you will get: 3 fish strips, cole slaw, potato salad, bread and utensils. Only 200 plates to be sold each week.

Thank you for supporting the Knights of Columbus.

Red Bird Ministries presents

A workshop for couples of child loss!

St. Bernard Church March 14th, 2020 Breaux Bridge, LA 8:30 to 6

Registration: $75 per couple

Lunch & materials (Past Attendee $45)

Sponsorship available, no questions asked

Childcare available $10 per child, max family fee $25 (lunch not provided for kids)

Couples are encouraged to come together. Presenters will be presenting and sharing as couples, small group, same loss. Online registration can be found on our website at www.redbird.love/workshops.

SEMINARIAN PRAYER CALENDAR All are encouraged to pray for our Seminarians as

they study to become faith-filled followers and leaders of Christ. Below is a list of those to pray for this week:

∗ Monday, Feb. 24th - John Dugas ∗ Tuesday, Feb. 25th - Tre Fontenot ∗ Wednesday, Feb. 26th - Andrew Furka ∗ Thursday, Feb. 27th - David Furka ∗ Friday, Feb. 28th - Jace Gyles ∗ Saturday, Feb. 29th - Jonathan Harris ∗ Sunday, Mar. 1sr - Rev. Kevin Bordelon, Dir. Of Sem. Prayer: O God, who wills not the death of a sinner but rather that he be converted and live, grant we beseech you, through the intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, Saint Joseph, her spouse, Blessed Junipero Serra and all the saints, an increase of laborers for Your Church, fellow laborers with Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls, through the same Jesus Christ Your Son who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit God forever and ever. Amen.

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT

In another passage from his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus continues to turn his disciples’ way of thinking upside-down. One of the lessons for the Christian steward in today’s Gospel is that if we have a chance to help someone in need, we should be generous and give more than is expected of us. Jesus went “the extra mile” for us. Can we be more like Jesus and “go the extra mile” for others?

ENGAGED COUPLES Spend a weekend away from the cares and distractions of everyday living. Attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend. The weekend is open to any engaged couple wanting to prepare for a deeper more meaningful life together in a marriage recognized by the

Catholic Church according to its Church law. The upcoming weekend dates are March 6-8, April 17-19, May 22-24. For cost of the weekends, visit the website at www.lafayettecee.org or contact Paul & Carolyn Trahan at (337) 254-8947 or cee.trahan@gmail.com.

Sometimes the idea of repentance seems old-fashioned, naïve, even foolish. But if you’re looking for real foolishness, you’ll find it in today’s readings. We begin with Leviticus and the admonition, “Take no revenge and cherish no grudge” (Leviticus 19:18). We’ve heard that message before, of course, so we might forget how far it is from the so-called “practical realities of life.” Saint Paul warns us about being practical, though. Whoever considers oneself wise had better “become a fool,” because “the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God” (1 Corinthians 3:18, 19). This “foolishness” continues in the Gospel: “Offer no resistance to one who is evil” (Matthew 5:39). In fact, offer the other cheek when you’ve been slapped. Hand over your coat as well as your shirt. Be like God, who sends sunshine and rain on the bad as well as the good. “So be perfect,” says Jesus, “just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (5:48). _____________________________________________

THE OPENING PRAYER

At the conclusion of the Introductory Rites of the Mass, the presider says or chants the words, “Let us pray,” followed by the Opening Prayer. This prayer is also called a “collect” because it gathers or “collects” the prayers of the entire assembly into one. The Roman collects that we pray in our liturgy—noted for the brevity, clarity, and conciseness of the Latin originals-date from a variety of periods. Some are quite new; others reach back more than a thousand years. They are truly treasures of our tradition.

The Opening Prayer can be divided into four main parts: 1) the invitation, or “Let us pray”; 2) the silence that follows, during which each member of the assembly lifts up before God his or her own prayers; 3) the collect itself, spoken or sung by the priest; 4) and finally the Amen, by which the assembly says, “yes,” “may it be so,” making the prayer their own.

The collect itself almost always follows the same pattern. It begins with an invocation to God. A petition follows, usually very general. We ask for health, strength, wisdom, grace, forgiveness, faith, awareness. Every collect concludes by offering the prayer to God through Jesus Christ. With the Amen of the assembly, the Introductory Rites of the Mass comes to an end.

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WEEKLY DONATIONS

UPCOMING EVENTS • Monday, February 24 - NO Confirmation Classes

due to Mardi Gras. Classes resume on March 2. • Tuesday, February 25 - NO “That Man is You”.

Resumes on March 2 at regular time. • Tuesday, February 25 - Mardi Gras. NO

Religious Ed Classes, No Adoration, Parish Offices closed.

• Wednesday, February 26 - Ash Wednesday Masses and Ash Distribution at 7:00 , 12:10 , and 5:30 .

• Wednesday, February 26 - RCIA classes held at 6:00 in the Ministries Building.

• Friday, February 28 - Knights of Columbus Fish Fry in the Family Center.

• Monday—Wednesday, March 9–11 Parish Lenten Mission from 6-7 nightly. Make plans to attend.

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PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS All are encouraged to pray for the priests who work in

the Diocese of Lafayette each day. Every day there is a specific intention for one of our priests for special consideration; the specific intentions this week are:

∗ Monday, Feb. 24th - Rev. Blake Dubroc ∗ Tuesday, Feb. 25th - Rev. Wayne Duet ∗ Wednesday, Feb. 26th - Rev. Willard Dugas ∗ Thursday, Feb. 27th - Rev. Edward Duhon ∗ Friday, Feb. 28th - Rev. Jacob DuMont, LC ∗ Saturday, Feb. 29th - Rev. Nicholas DuPre ∗ Sunday, Mar. 1st - Pope Francis Prayer: Eternal Father, we lift up to you these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of your Son Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Offering $7,513.50 Building Fund: 438.00 Bishop Services Appeal: 222.00 Other: 184.00 ________ Total: $8,357.50