Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church 130 N. Richelieu Circle • New Iberia, LA 70560

Phone: (337) 364-8360 • Email: nativity@ni.brcoxmail.com Website: www.nativityni.org

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am Weekdays: 5:30 pm (Tuesday and Thursday) 9:00 am (Wednesday) 6:30 am (Friday)

OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am — 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am — 12:00 pm (Closed daily from 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm for Lunch)

PASTOR: Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Romero SACRAMENTAL MINISTER: Fr. Ed Degeyter DEACON: Deacon Stephen VanCleve BOOKKEEPER: Linda L. Viator SECRETARY: Polly Camacho DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Brenda Romero – 365-3759 PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 pm — 3:45 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses ROSARY: Wednesday: 8:20 am (Pro-Life) Thursday: 5:00 pm

WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED

Q: If we have a separation of church and state, how should faith influence the way we act in soci-ety, especially for those who have a role in the government? A: No matter who we are, our inner lives affect the way we interact with the world. In the United States, we have freedom of religion. That means there is no official state-sanctioned religion. This does not mean that our faith is a private affair with no impact on public life! We have the ability to freely exercise our religious beliefs in accord with our conscience. Not only do we have the option to do so, but we also have the responsibility. We’re called to imitate Christ in every area of our life, not compartmentalize our faith. This means acting with respect and honoring the common hu-manity to all we encounter. It means recognizing the person behind the politics. It also means standing up for the truth of human life and dignity, and advocat-ing for just policies that serve the common good. The Vatican has produced a “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church.” It contains more de-tailed exposition of how our Catholic faith relates to various aspects of public life. One can find the text for the “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church” by searching on the internet. It is found on the Vatican Website accordingly www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/justpeace/

REFLECTIONS – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - For generations, people have often believed that the good prosper and when bad things happen to someone it is because they are being punished for their sins. Yet the very life of Jesus contradicts this notion. Who was more kind, compassionate, or just? Things that happen in our lives are not judgements against or for us. They are simply the realities we must deal with. If we seek God’s help, we will have the graces we need to use all things, the positive and the negative for good.

“Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2

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Please Note: Mass on Thanksgiving Day is

8:00am There will not be a Mass at 5:30pm

Thank you.

Our Lady’s Altar Society is hav-ing their semi-annual “Sweet Sale & Raffle” this weekend after all Masses. Thank you for your support!

Knights of Columbus Raffle K.C. Council #12997 is holding its annual benefit raffle. The proceeds will be used for activities and parish improvements.

DONATIONS $1.00 PER TICKET DRAWING WILL BE HELD DECEMBER 8, 2019

WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT See any KC Member to purchase a ticket.

Wednesdays in Advent 6:30-8:00 pm

December 4th, December 11th and December 18th

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The names on our prayer list will stay on for 90 days. If you want to add or delete a name, please call the office @ 364-8360: Rhonda Darden, Peggy Lan-con, Mary Ann Babin, Clifton Babin, Cindy Trahan, Kay Bourreaux, Lynn Bodin, Harriet Fowler, Craig Daniels, Acey & Diana Frugé, Mercedes Turner, Lon-nie Lavergne, Cheryl Lavergne, Rita Gary, Kurt Lam-balino, Kressant Landry, Joy Mayer, Lori Aguillard, Dale Landry, Charles Gautreaux, Jason Walker, Peg-gy Migues, Alvin Theriot, Rose Guilbeau, Peter & Bernadine Williams, Mike & Dolores Boutte, Jerome Reed, Carrol Romero, Jr., Hiroe Argobright, Cherie Alexandrescu, Neal Boutte, Christy Lannie, Sherry Darcey, Chandler Dore, Betty Duhon, Keren Viator, Patsy Barrilleaux, Emile & Doris Barras, Kiersten Price, Dawn Broussard, Stephen Etienne, Michael & Linda Sundberg, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Dr. Angela Langlinais, Dawn Broussard, Myrna & Mil-lard Poche, Jaquie Gondran, Ed McVey, Tammy Johnson, Stephanie Breaux Bradley, Celia Camacho, Carmen Merryman, Fran Jackson, Gilbert Jackson, Robin L. Viator, Theresa Olmsted, Sheryl S. Bourque, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry Family, Gloria Landry, Kate & Dylan Ortego, Dustin & Nicole V. Ortego, Colin D. Trahan, Carson Viator, Stella & Kole Schouest, Mazel Mey-ers, Gerald Viator, Brittany Marceaux, Hadley Babin, James Boudreaux, Heath Michael Boutte, Brent Bu-teaux, Gayle Hebert, Danny Segura, Ruby Seneca, Abby Musselwhite, Randy Breaux, Monique Martin McCarty, Sally Romero, Jason Goutierrez, Edward Hartwell, Caroline Dubois Please also pray for those individuals who, alt-hough they are in need of your prayers, have request-ed that their names not be publicized for privacy rea-sons.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 5:30pm Clark Mouton, Oris Gachassin Wednesday, November 27, 2019 9:00am Mrs. Doris T. Collins, Quang V. Nguyen Dr. Roy Landry Cecile & Robert Halphen, Sr. Thursday, November 28, 2019 - Thanksgiving 8:00am Blanchard & Dugas Fly, Lillian L. Romero LeBlanc & Heurtevant Fly, Dax Landry John G. Ramirez, Fred & Calley Dugas Wilson, Willa & Mary Romero, James Foti Walter Duplantis, Hubert & Lorena Hulin Gayton & Sadie Duplantis, Clark Mouton Elliot Armand, Warren & Annie Hulin Richard & Laverne Armand, Pam Derouen Larry & Melissa Armand, Clint Boudreaux United States of America, Carroll Estilette Lawrence F. Dugas, Sr., Florence E. Dugas Lawrence Estilette, L.J. & Felicie Estilette Leroy J. Estilette, Dennis & Corrine Dugas Marcial & Lula Belle Tauzin, Leroy Landry Valerie Ann Romero (liv)(bd) Liv. & Dec. Fly of Brenda & Carrol Romero Lydia & Allen Olivier John Alogna (ann of death) Friday, November 29, 2019 6:30am David J. Viator (liv)(bd), Carmella Dorsey In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph Saturday, November 30, 2019 4:00pm Memorial Book Intentions, Oris Gachassin Mrs. Doris T. Collins, Amelia Segura Selph Marilyn & Joey Landry, Winclise Bourque Harvey & Joyce DeCourt M/M Raymond Landry Lynward “Lynn” Ransonet Sunday, December 1, 2019 7:00am Memorial Book Intentions, Parishioners Marlene T. Broussard, Mona B. Simon Charles Froisy, F.J. & Tuttie Broussard M/M Felias Broussard, Lou Holland Emerine Nugent, Joycelan Theriot 9:00am Memorial Book Intentions Msgr. H. J. Barsen, Enide L. Derouen Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Quang V. Nguyen Agapito A. Castro 10:30am Memorial Book Intentions, Joseph Viator Fr. A.J. Boumans, Walter Duplantis Patti Gagnard, Jan Savoie Fly Donna M. Lanza, Walter & Betty Buteau M/M Alexson “Frog” Boudreaux Aline & Asa Stewart, Warren Barras Kenny Byrom, Theonie & Ernest Breaux Barbara Hargrave, Dean Smith Family of James & Brenda Prejean

MASS INTENTIONS

CURRENT EVENTS

MASS SERVERS November 26 - December 1, 2019

DAY DATE

TIME CELEBRANT READERS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 11/26/19

5:30pm Msgr. J. Robert Romero

Pete Aucoin

Percy Barrilleaux Bea Romero

Sacristan

Wednesday 11/27/19

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Claudia Geoffroy

Agnes Castro Bea Romero

Sacristan

Thursday 11/28/19

8:00am Msgr. J. Robert Romero

Janis Dugas

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Cindy & Ross Landry

Sacristan

Friday 11/29/19

6:30am Msgr. J. Robert Romero

Keith Comeaux

Thelma Hulin Mike Degeyter

Sacristan

Saturday 11/30/19

4:00pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

Jennifer Reynolds

Phil & Reneé Haney Bea Romero

John LaRive Sophia Comeaux Jack Reynolds

Sunday 12/1/19

7:00am Msgr. J. Robert Romero

See Mailed Schedule

See Mailed Schedule

See Altar Server Schedule

9:00am Msgr. J. Robert Romero

See Mailed Schedule

See Mailed Schedule

See Altar Server Schedule

10:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

See Mailed Schedule

See Mailed Schedule

See Altar Server Schedule

Monday, November 25, 2019 No Faith Formation Classes this week Tuesday, November 26, 2019 No Faith Formation Classes this week No R.C.I.A. this week Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:20am with Mass at 9am No Faith Formation Classes this week Thursday, November 28, 2019 - Thanksgiving Mass at 8am - No 5:30pm Mass Nativity Church Office Closed Friday, November 29, 2019 Nativity Church Office Closed Sunday, December 1, 2019 2nd Collection - Nativity Building Fund Jesus is Alive - 4pm - Parish Hall

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2019

Reading I: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 • Today’s reading records how God orchestrated David’s anointing as king of Israel, a central figure in Jesus’ ancestry. What does this teach us about God’s divine providence? Reading II: Colossians 1:12-20 • In today’s reading from Colossians, St. Paul preserves for us one of the earliest Christological hymns (Col 1:15-20). How do you see this hymn affirming Jesus’ identity as our Lord and King? Gospel: Lk 23:35-43 • For St. Luke, those who mocked Jesus on the cross, failed to see how his suffering and death were central to his identity as Lord and King of the Universe. Why do you think this remains a mystery to so many?

TODAY’S READINGS

Sounds of the Season We invite you to join us for an afternoon of be-loved seasonal music with the Acadiana Sym-phony Orchestra on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 3pm, at St. Peter Church. A special children’s sing along will be part of this year’s concert as well as special guests.

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K. C. Ladies Auxiliary & Nativity of Our Lady

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