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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Sunday, December 18, 2016—The Fourth Sunday of Advent
2319 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
Parish Office (337) 232-8945 Parish Fax (337) 232-0323 School Office (337) 235-2464 Church Website: www.fatimalafayette.org
Established 1949
Rev. Fr. Michael J. Russo, Pastor
Deacon Timothy Maragos & Deacon Ed Boustany
OFFICE HOURS
Monday—Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon Monday—Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENTS
The Sacrament of Penance
Saturdays—3 pm to 3:45 pm prior to the Vigil Mass Weekdays—15 minutes before the am Masses
30 minutes before the pm Masses
The Sacrament of Baptism
On the third Sunday of each month, following the 11:00 am Mass. Please contact the parish office be-fore the baby is born for required classes. Sponsors are to be practicing Catholics who attend Sunday Mass every week. Sponsors are to be confirmed.
The Sacrament of Matrimony
Due to a new “couple mentoring” marriage prepara-tion program, arrangements are to be made with the Church office, if at all possible, at least ONE YEAR in advance. To avoid schedule conflicts, all wedding dates held at Our Lady of Fatima must be confirmed with the Parish Administrator, who should be the first contact of the couple. Please visit our Parish Website to review wedding and music guidelines, and details of paperwork and preparation require-ments.
THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS Saturday Anticipated—4 pm (organ and cantor) Sunday—9 am (choir), 11 am (organ and cantor)
5 pm (organ and cantor) Monday, Wednesday, Friday—6:15 am
Tuesday and Thursday—5:30 pm
FIRST SATURDAY 8 am followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary
FATIMA NOVENA MASS 13th of the Month, May through October
5 pm Rosary followed by 5:30 pm Mass (with the Fatima Farewell Procession)
MONTHLY PEACE MASS To heed Our Lady’s call in her recent apparitions to pray for world peace and conversion of hearts. First Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm. The recitation of the Rosary and an Act of Consecration precedes the Mass at 5:00 pm.
ROSARY FOR PRIESTS Meets each Thursday in Church at 8:10 a.m. All are invited to offer prayers for the priests of our Dio-cese.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Update Your Member-ship: In anticipation of the array of events planned for the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima Ap-parition, we need to have your updated email address to notify you of upcoming
events. Please email Stephanie Supple TODAY, [email protected], to verify that we have your current email address. Food for the Journey: Due to the ear ly date of the first Tuesday of January 2017, the January ses-sion of “Food for the Journey” will not be held. Our February session of “Food for the Journey” is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Infor-mation on the February session will be forthcoming. Thank you for your understanding. Runnin’ Revs vs. Slammin’ Sems Basketball Game: Come cheer on your favor ite team when the Lafayette Diocesan Priests battle the Diocese Seminarians this Monday, December 19, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral-Carmel Gym, 848 St. John Street, Lafayette, for their 11th annual basket-ball game. Sponsored this year by the Lafayette Knights of Columbus Council 1286, this always popular, fun-filled, family event helps promote and support priestly and religious vocations. Admission is $5 per adult and $1 for those under 18. Conces-sions will be available. Put it in your calendar to-day. Christmas Flower Donations in memory of loved ones can now be made at the parish office or placed in the offertory collection in a marked envelope. This is a beautiful way to remember those close to us and no longer with us during the season of our Savior’s birth.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
17 Sat. 4:00 p.m. Anticipated: Michael & Fred Landry & Family, Brandon John Terry, Marie I. D'Anna, Edwina Smith Hernandez, Nathan, Loretta, & Robert Schiller, Faye Marie Gesser, Giles De-shotels Jr., Amanda Judice, Lynn Kallam Ditch, Sr. Claire Metrejean MC, Jo Dean Haw-kins, Jose Luis Flores, Bobbie & Gordon Marshall and Pat-rick Purpera; Living & De-ceased Members of: The deClouet & Campbell Fami-lies, The Judice, Kalam, Langlinais & Hamilton Fami-lies, The Landry, Mouton & Duhon Families; Living: B. & R. Guidry, In Thanksgiving for God's Mercy 18 Sun: 9:00 a.m.: Fatima Parishioners (pro-populo) 11:00 a.m.: The Nugier Family 5:00 p.m.: Col. Thomas N. & Lena B. Ritchie, Celine Conrad Guillotte & Anthony Guillotte, Warren Gank-endorff Sr., Sr. Claire Metrejean MC, Jo Dean Hawkins, Bet-tie Sonnier; Living: Joe & Lea Hawkins 19 Mon. 6:15 a.m.: William & Genevieve Perrien 20 Tues. 5:30 p.m.: Living & Deceased Members of the Butcher & Smith Families 21 Wed. 6:15 a.m.: Sr. Claire Metrejean, MC 22 Thur. 5:30 p.m.: Mr. & Mrs. Warren Gankendorff 23 Fri. 6:15 a.m.: Living & Deceased Members of the Loubert G. Trahan Family 24 Sat. 4:00 p.m. Anticipated: Alberta Gossen, Michael & Fred Landry Family, Brandon John Terry, Vivian Boudreaux, Mary Catherine Bouvier, Ashley Cormier, Amanda Claire Judice, Lynn Kallam Ditch, Edwina Smith Hernandez, De-ceased Members of Catholic Daughters' Court of Our Lady of the Rosary, Nathan, Loretta, & Robert Schiller, Dr. Frem F. Boustany, Jr., M/M Frem F. Boustany, Sr., Faye Marie Gesser, Sr. Claire Metrejean MC, Mr. & Mrs. Nolan Dugas, Alice Cunningham, Wallace P. Broussard, Alfred Lippman, Allen & Rita Angers, Harold & Lilia Hebert, Lloyd Brasseaux Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Harold Angelle Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Anes Brasseaux, Ern-est & Thelma Thomassee, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Uecker, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Thomassee, Dr. Palmer Texada, Byron O’Quinn, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Moore Sr. 6:00 p.m.: Fatima Parishioners (pro-populo) Midnight Mass: Joseph C. Russo, Jr., Joseph C Russo, Sr. & Margaret, Frank A Russo, Sr., Jake F. & Lydia Lipari, John & Jo Dean Hawkins, Anna Claire Trahan, Royal & Ethel Lowery, Special Intention; Living & Deceased Members of: The Loubert G. Trahan, David O. Trahan, Joseph L. Hawkins, and James S. Meaux Families, The Nugier Family 25 Sun. 9:00 a.m.: Col. Thomas N. & Lena B. Ritchie, Charles R. Milam, Souls in Purgatory, Celine Conrad Guillotte & Anthony Guillotte, Annie & Ralph Bourgeois, Lynn Kallam Ditch, Mr. & Mrs. Bozo Billeaud, Mr. & Mrs. Warren Gank-endorff, Sr. Claire Metrejean MC, Ronald James Lalonde, Sr., Kim Braun Luby, Wendell Ross Rachal, JoAnn Scotola, Philip S. Scotola, Jose Luis Flores, Fred Dischler, Patrick Purpera & Bobbie & Gordon Marshall; Living & Deceased Members of: The Spaetgens & Hoffpauir Families; Living: Jennifer & Frank Connolly
No 11:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Day!
Advent Giving Thanks to all who partici-pated in this year’s out-reach. Nearly 400 gifts were collected to be distrib-uted to both needy children and the elderly. Special thanks to our Fatima Mercy
Works crew who helped with the planning and or-ganization. May the Infant Savior reward your gen-erous hearts.
FATIMA MERCY WORKS — a MONTHLY outreach to the needy in our community.
Activity details are listed on our web page. If you would like to participate, call the Parish Office.
NEW ONLINE CATECHISM
NOW made available to ALL PARISHIONERS
The best Catholic content in one place: video programs that explain the Faith; explore the meaning of marriage; receive Bible studies on many topics. Features excellent nationally known speakers.
This is truly the Catholic Faith on demand!
Go to www. FORMED.ORG.—Type in Paris Code—7f573e
Call the Parish Office if you have questions.
THE CATECHISTS CORNER
Confession: “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.” Why do Catholics confess their sins to the priest? Because, that’s the way Jesus ordained it! Where’s that in the Bible? Let’s open the Book and take a look! Let’s start in Mark 6:7...Jesus sent out the twelve two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. Here Jesus is giving out His authority. In Matthew 9:2-8, we see that Jesus has authority on earth to forgive sins. Then in John 20:21-23, Jesus breathes on the Apostles, conferring upon them the Holy Spirit, and sends them out as the Father has sent Him...with authority on earth to forgive sins. He states it clearly in verse 23 “Whose sins you for-give are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” Now, how would they know what sins to forgive or retain? Only if they were told! Je-sus didn’t give them the power to read minds! In 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, St. Paul explains how the Apostles (the first priests) are ambassadors of Christ’s work of reconciliation. This is why we re-fer to confession as the Sacrament of Reconcilia-tion. The Apostles and their successors have been the ministers of God’s grace and forgiveness for 2000 years. Confession is one of the most humbling of expe-riences that a person can go through. But that’s the way Jesus ordained it!
EWTN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE FOR KIDS! You and your children are invited to come learn and play at the
EWTNKids interactive website designed to teach your children about Catholicism and the ways of the Church. So, don’t wait! Come learn and play today! Visit www.ewtn.com/tv/kids for more details.
The Mass Intention Book for 2017 is now open. To help make the requests run more smoothly, forms have been placed at the ends of the Communion rail for you to complete BE-FORE coming to the office to make your requests. Flowers on the Side Altars: We are still accepting dona-tions for flowers in memory of loved ones to be placed on the side Altars of Mary and St. Joseph. Let’s remember and hon-or our deceased loved ones. Come to the parish office to make your request. Two arrangements per altar ($25 each).
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT
A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. The weekend is a unique and effective process de-signed specifically to help you experience the mercy and com-passion of God. This process is extremely helpful for those who have difficulty forgiving themselves or others. The weekend will help your soul find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope! For information and to register for the next upcoming retreat weekend, please call 337.261.5607 or email [email protected]. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK
When he discovered that Mary was with child, Jo-seph resolved to end their engagement with as little disgrace as possible. But obedient to the voice of God, he changed those plans and became in-stead the protector of the child Jesus and His mother, Mary. God grant that I may be as open to the leading of the Holy Spirit!
The Weekend of December 10th & 11th
Envelopes / Cash ................................... $14,677.00 Online Giving .......................................... $5,007.00 Total Offertory ............................... $19,684.00 Envelopes / Cash ........................................ $438.00 Online Giving ............................................. $300.00 Total Mercy Works ............................. $738.00 Immaculate Conception ................... $1,788.00
Good News: The Diocesan Centennial Campaign was very successful, with Fatima receiving in pledg-es (over a five year period) over 2 million dollars. Thirty percent of our goal of $1,170,000.00 will be returned to Fatima; thereafter fifty percent of what is collected will eventually be returned to us. Bad News: Since the Campaign, our weekly collec-tions are substantially lower. This is understandable and to be expected. This is a friendly reminder to do what you can to keep our weekly operation budget running smoothly. Online giving is a wonderful way to make sure you are up to date. Thanks, Fr. Russo.
“COME, LORD JESUS!” PARISH BIBLE STUDY
Mondays 1:00pm (W OM EN): Susan Foret, 316.4932
Email: [email protected] 6:30pm (WOMEN): DD McElligott, 319.8866
Tuesdays 5:30pm (M EN): Art Mixon; contact by email only
Email: [email protected] 6:30pm (WOMEN): Email: [email protected]
Wednesdays 10am: Warren Stelly, 989.1611
Thursdays 6:00 am (M EN): Joe Wolf, 349.2645 6:00 am (MEN): Deacon Tim Maragos, 235.1521
6:15pm: Deacon Tim Maragos, 235.1521
Fridays 1:00 pm: Adele Connolly, 278.0531 or 984.4530
Saturdays 7:30am: Anne Pesacreta, 235.4019; 257.5872
Parish Representative: Kathy Purpera, 578.1860
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Women’s Group “WOMEN OF GRACE” (Contact Stephanie at the Parish Office for upcoming events!)
Catholic Daughters - 3rd Thursday, 6 pm Knights of Columbus - 1st Thursday, 7 pm
Sts. Joachim & Anne Society - 2nd Tuesday Rosary/Social
Fatima Mercy Works -monthly outreach to needy
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the Little Shepherds (Knight Hall)
Monday and Wednesday,
following the 6:15 am Mass to 5pm; Tuesday and Thursday,
9am to 5pm; Friday,
following the 6:15am Mass to 12 Noon; First Friday/First Saturday All Night Vigil, (Friday 6pm until the 8am First Saturday Mass)
ADORATION COORDINATORS (Call to Commit) If interested on Monday, call Elaine Martin, 234-6752 If interested on Tuesday, call Lesha Theriot, 232.8945
If interested on Wednesday, call Dotsie Butcher, 234-6678 If interested on Thursday, call Lesha Theriot, 232-8945 If interested on Friday, call Bubbles Stelly, 233-8660
If interested on First Friday/First Saturday Night Vigil
-call Lesha Theriot, 578-1984
DIVORCE RECOVERY PROGRAM:
The Office of Marriage and Family Life offers a 6-week divorce recovery program for those who have suffered from divorce/separation. Please visit their website, www.diolaf.org/divorcerecovery to register or for more information.
SACRED HEART HOME ENTHRONEMENTS Call the Parish Office to schedule. Promoters go into the home to conduct the Enthronement, which follows a nine day period of prayer by the family.
The Church’s teaching on human sexuality
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING COURSES are held at Fatima twice annually. The course is a once a month session for three consecutive months. The instructor is Dr. Kim Hardy, Ob-Gyn. For schedul-ing information, go to: ccli.org.
RECLAIM Sexual Health Catholic Recovery Program www.reclaimsexualhealth.com (online help 24/7)
PORN ADDICTION SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN:
Weekly meetings are held for one hour and fifteen minutes. Strict confidentiality is observed. A con-fidentiality statement is signed by each prospective member of the group after an initial meeting with the facilitator. Call and leave a confidential mes-sage at 337.944.9860 and the group facilitator will return your call and give you more information.
HEALING HEARTS: Weekly meetings for women whose relationships have been affected by porn use or sexual addiction of a loved one. Must sign confi-dentiality statement. Call 337.404.6113.
UNPLANNED PREGNANCY: Call 1.800.256.7222 for free, professional, confidential counseling re-garding keeping or placing your baby.
POST ABORTION TRAUMA: Call Project Rachel (337) 561-5607 for help and healing.
CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN Thank you again to everyone who gave to the Centennial Campaign: Building Our Future Together. If you would like to join this historic effort, it’s not too late. We are still accepting gifts and pledges. Pledge cards are available in the Church Office. Please remember, when remitting payments or mak-ing new gifts to the campaign, please make checks payable to “Centennial Campaign”. Payments should be mailed to Centennial Campaign Office, Diocese of Lafayette, 1408
PRAYER FOR CANCER PATIENTS: A statue of St. Peregrine, patron of cancer patients, along with his pre-cious relic, is made available to go into the homes of those diagnosed with cancer. Call the parish office to get on the roster.
FINDING EASTER IN CHRISTMAS
Many familiar images of Christmas are actually symbols to connect Christmas to the Easter season. This is because Christmas and Easter are meant to be connected in our religious imagination. When we learn to see Christmas images through the eyes of Easter, we see that the Nativity is not simply about Christ’s birth and childhood. It is really about his life’s mission to pro-claim the reign of God, a mission that will lead to his passion, death, resurrection, and ascension. The familiar elements of Christmas have a deeper meaning for all baptized Christians, who are called to see beyond the crèche to the cross. Here are some examples of this Christmas-Easter connec-tion: Holly berries and leaves: The red ber r ies of the holly tree remind us of the blood of Christ’s passion, and the prickly edg-es of its leaves recall the crown of thorns. Christmas wreaths: The cr own of thorns has become the victorious crown of eternal life represented by the evergreen leaves.
Christmas tree: The wood of the Chr istmas tree on which we hang ornaments and gifts becomes the wood of the cross on which hung Jesus, the Savior of the world, the greatest gift we could receive.
Christmas lights: In the dark times of the year , we light candles and put up lights. This reminds us of the paschal candle we will light at Easter, which is Christ our Light. Angels: Chr istmas angels tell the shepherds, “Do not be afraid” as they announce the birth of Christ. At Easter the angel at the empty tomb tells the women, “Do not be afraid,” an-nouncing that Christ is risen. Manger: A manger is a feeding trough for farm animals. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, his very Body and Blood be-come our Eucharist, the food and drink of eternity.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE Divorce Recovery Program: Our Lady of Fatima offers a 6-week divorce recovery program for those who have suffered from divorce/separation. The Divorce Recovery Program is based on The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide and is a six-week series that will meet on Tuesdays from 6:15 to 8 p.m., in the Knight Hall Auditorium starting on January 17, 2017. The cost for the program is $50 per person, which covers all six meeting dates and your materials. You may find the enrollment form on the Fatima Church website (www.fatimalafayette.org. Print the enrollment form from the website and turn into the Parish Office or sign up directly through the website. Your enrollment fee must be turned into the Parish Office by January 13th, 2017. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 337.412.0349. Lent is a perfect time to reflect and recover from your sufferings caused by a divorce/separation. Retrovaille Weekend: A program for troubled mar r iages. The weekend provides a safe setting that encourages couples to learn com-munication in marriage in a respectful manner. Visit the website (www.helpourmarriage.com) for more information and to register. World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend: Escape from the busyness of your hectic lifestyle and endless obligations and spend some very special time together. Attend a Worldwide Marriage En-counter weekend and give each other the gift of yourself. The Weekend focuses on effective communication techniques, which will enhance the intimacy in your relationship. For more information call 800.586.5469, email ([email protected]) or go on-line at www.wwme.org.
HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS Saturday, December 24th
4:00 p.m. (Choir), 6:00 p.m. (Schola)
Sunday, December 25th Midnight Mass (Choir)
9:00 a.m. (Schola)
There will be no 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Mass on Christmas Day
No Confessions on Christmas Eve
NEW YEARS
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Saturday, December 31st
4:00 p.m. Confessions will be heard prior to the 4 p.m. Mass
11 pm to 12 Midnight HOLY HOUR/Benediction
(Plan to end and begin another year surrounding the Eu-charistic Heart of Jesus with your love.)
Sunday, January 1st Masses at Midnight
(followed by a New Year Toast in Knight Hall) 9:00 a.m.
ADVENT CONFESSIONS
Give Jesus His Holiday Gift. Give Him your sins! “The Light is on for YOU”
Please come to the Sacrament of Reconciliation this
Advent. The Church encourages all Catholics to celebrate the Sac-rament of Reconciliation each Advent. Please take advantage of this opportunity to make a good Advent Confession. Please also reach out to Catholics you know who have been away from the
regular practice of our faith and invite them to seize this chance to begin again.
Wednesday, December 21st
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
There will be no Confessions before the Christmas Masses!
Please avail yourselves of these extra times!
Icon Painting Workshop for Beginning & Advanced Students Monday, January 30 through Sunday, February 5, 2017
Jesuit Spirituality Center, Grand Coteau, Louisiana INSTRUCTION IN THE BYZANTINE-RUSSIAN TRADITION by the Prosopon School of Iconology (www.prosoponschool.org.)
Prior art experience may be helpful but is not required.
Cost: $1230.00 for beginning & intermediate students (includes 36 hours of instruc-tion, all art supplies, meals and room with private bath) $1075.00 for advanced students (As above, but advanced students provide own board and supplies. Mixed paint will be provided.” Cost for Commuters, including lunch: $990 for beginning & intermediate students $830 for advanced students A non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit of $200 is required to reserve a place in the class. Deadline for registration is January 6, 2017. Class size is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Deposits will be refunded in case of workshop cancellation. Arrive on Monday, January 30 at 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:00 p.m. Brief orientation at 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Diocese of Lafayette Office of Worship. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT FAYE DROBNIC at (337) 261-5554 or (337) 344-7031 or email [email protected].
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REGISTRATION FORM If photocopied, please do not alter the size of this form. Submit with proper deposit for registration and confirmation.
Retreat Desired _____Icon Workshop___________________________________ Retreat Dates _____January 30—February 5, 2017__________________________
Name (Rev., Bro., Sr., Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms.) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ First Last Religious Initials Mailing Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State ZIP Daytime Phone ________________________________________ Birth Date ____________________ Occupation _________________________________________
Church Denomination ______________________________________________________ E-Mail Address _______________________________________________
Other / Special Needs: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Deposit Enclosed ___$200.00___ Make out checks to: Jesuit Spirituality Center, and write the dates of your retreat on the check, please.
Charge my credit / debit card: Amount $ _______________ (circle one) Visa or MasterCard (circle one) credit or debit
Account Number Security Code Expiration Date
Signature____________________________________________________ Date ________________________ PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL DATE TO:
Jesuit Spirituality Center, P.O. Box C., Grand Coteau, LA 70541-1003 EMERGENCY CONTACT: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Name and Phone Number
