P. O. Box 199 401 S. Adams Rayne, LA 70578 Phone:334-2193 www.stjoerayne.org Fax: 334-2199

Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last,

and the servant of all.”

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Perpetual Lamp in our sanctuary burns

constantly to proclaim the real presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Tabernacle. This week we

dedicate the flame to: Wilburn & Beatrice

Thibodeaux, Ben Stutes

& Special Intention

Sacrament of Baptism is held the 2nd Sunday of each month after 10AM Mass. Contact Parish Office 4 to 6 months before to schedule Baptism Preparation. Classes are held the 4th Sunday of the month after 10AM Mass.

Sacrament of Marriage: Call the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of desired wedding date to schedule an appointment with Father in order to set the wedding date & begin the preparation process.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Mass or any other time by appointment.

Communion for the Shut ins: Please contact Dean Thibodeaux (334-5425) to schedule visits by a Minister of Communion.

Funerals: Families should contact the Funeral Home to make all the necessary arrangements.

Parish Membership: Parishioners entering or leaving the Parish are encouraged to call the Parish Office.

Please remember in your prayers these parishioners & friends of St. Joseph Parish who are ill:

Keith Alleman, Peggy Alleman, Curless Arabie, Allen Arceneaux, Brian Arceneaux. J. C. Arsement, Faye Aucoin, Josette Hoffpauir Baker, Blake Bearb, Tommy Bearb, Jessie

Bellard, Susanne Bercier, Clovis Boudreaux, Lou Boudreaux, Rena Boudreaux, Betty Boullion, J. C. Bourque, Judy

Bourque, Glady Breaux Sr, Judy Breaux, Rick Briggs, Emily Elizabeth Carleton, Louise Carpenter, Bill Castille, Hilda

Castille, Percy Castille, Judy Chester, Eula Cobena, Celeste Comeaux, William Comeaux, Eva Belle Credeur, Greg

Credeur, Lenis Credeur, Olivia Credeur, Amanda Dogua, Chase Dogua, Dylan Dogua, Jacob Dogua, Markus Doucet,

Jeanette Dupont, Janice Duplantis, Rose Fontenot, Trent Fontenot, A. D. Foreman, Donna Foreman, Debra Fusilier, Patricia Gautreaux, Terry Gautreaux, Elaine Gilbert, Ethan

Louis Gilbert, Lynette Guidry, Raymond “Bic” Guidry, Tenny Tony Guidry, Tatum Guillory, Stormy LeMay Hamilton, Clara

Haure, Karen Hebert, Tommy Hodges, Leo LaCroix Jr., Dolores Lagneaux, Olivia Grace Latiolais, Erphie & Edna

Lavergne, Leroy & Doris Lavergne, Margie Lavergne, Mona LeBlanc, Faye Ledford, Ethel Leger, Loretta Leger, Wilbur Leger, Dillon LeGros, Mark LeMaire, Bailey Leon, Hubert

Matte, Laura M. Meaux, Joyce Meche, Pat Melancon, Dominic Menard, Troy Menard, Pat Miller, David Moore, Lillian Morgan family, Monica Onebane, Joseph Ortego,

Adele Porrier, Gail Prejean, Hilda Robicheaux. Gene Romero, Shirley Romero, Damien Royer, Dot Royer, Yvonne Seaux,

Javonte Sinegal, Layna Simon, Anthlie Sonnier, Paul Sonnier, Bill Storey, Loveless Thibodeaux, Joseph Trahan, Cindy

Vondenstein, Glenda Young, Thomas Zaunbrecher

Staff Rev. Kendal Faulk Pastor Deacon Tommy Adams Permanent Deacon Deacon Daniel Besse Permanent Deacon Deacon Denis LaCroix Permanent Deacon Deacon Tim Ledet Permanent Deacon Albert Johnson Business/Office Manager Linda Ancona Executive Secretary Patty Nugent Receptionist Debbie Harrington Sacramental Recording Georgette Richard Elementary CRE Jamie Orillion Youth Minister Fred Menard R.C.E. Principal Denise Brignac Choir Director Kip Faulk Accompanist

CONTACT INFORMATION E-mail stjoseph1872@diolaf.org C.M.J./Youth Office 334-9849 Youth Hall 334-5991 R.C.E. School 334-5657 Family Life Center 334-5656 Good Samaritans, Laura Leger 334-5165

Monday, September 24 Rosary Group-9:00 am, Church Prayer for Priests-2:00 pm, Church CMJ Mass-5:30 pm, Church Cub Scout Meeting-6:00pm, Youth Hall Tuesday, September 25 Choir Practice-6:30 pm, Church Wednesday, September 26 RCE Prayer Service-8:20 am, Church Elderberries-9:00 am, Family Life Center Rayne Guest Home Mass-3:30 pm RCIA-7:00 pm, Family Life Center Thursday, September 27 Babyberries-9:00 am, Family Life Center Co-ed Ultreya-6:00 pm, Church Saturday, September 29 Semi-Annual Bourre’ Tournament-10:00am, Family Life Center Sunday, September 30 Children’s Church-10:00 am Mass, Church Edge-6:30 pm, Youth Hall Life Teen-6:30 pm, Family Life Center

Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am, 10:00 am & 5:30 pm Monday 6:30 am Tuesday 12:05 pm Wednesday 6:30 am Thursday 12:05 pm Friday 6:30 am First Saturday 9:00 am

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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

We welcome those who entered our Catholic faith

through the waters of Baptism:

Jack Olivier D’Aquin, Maddon Cole Gaspard & Marissa Raye Gaspard

RECENTLY DEPARTED Our faith community remembers

in prayer: Anna Mae Doucet & Patsy Martin Daigle

We pray that they will find joy and peace in the Lord’s presence.

We extend our sincere sympathy to their families and

friends.

Weekly Offerings for September 9, 2012

Envelopes 54% $ 6,891 Loose Checks 32% 4,097 Cash 14% $ 1,836 Total contributions $12,824 Weekly budget $11,589 $ 1,235

Monday, September 24th, Weekday 6:30am Theodora H. Faulk, M/M Lawrence H. Zaunbrecher, Chester Boudreaux, Poor Souls in Purgatory, Ann Molbert Meche, Helen Weber Tuesday, September 25th, Weekday 12:05pm M/M Francois Pellissier fly, Jacob Milligan, B. J. Abshire, Myrna Menard, Ann Molbert Meche, Helen Weber. Wenzel Habetz Wednesday, September 26th, Saints Cosmas & Damian, Martyrs 6:30am Chester Boudreaux, Wilton "Boy" Foreman, Special Intentions, Poor Souls in Purgatory, Ann Molbert Meche, Helen Weber Thursday, September 27th, St. Vincent de Paul, Priest 12:05pm Joseph & Ben Stutes, M/M Lebodier Lavergne, Ted Menard, Glenn Zaunbrecher, Megan Hoffpauir, Bert & Helena Pharr, Wenzel Habetz, Ann Molbert Meche, Helen Weber Friday, September 28th, St. Wenceslaus, Martyr; St. Lawrence Ruiz & Companions, Martyrs 6:30am Mollie Trahan, Rufus M. LaCroix Sr, Sam Wingate fly, Wilbert Quebodeaux, Chester Boudreaux, Millard Gilbert & Children, Thurston & Maude Duhon, Calvin & Buella Guidry, Ann Molbert Meche, Helen Weber Saturday, September 29th, Saints Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels 4:00pm Joseph & Ben Stutes, Cathy Schexnider, M/M Leonce Trahan, Wenzel Habetz, Sam Wingate fly, Elphege & Anita Wingate fly, Harvey & Sis LeBouef, Clopha & Alicia Royer fly, Calvin & Bobby Royer fly, Antoine & Agnes P. Menard fly, M/M Dominic Menard fly, M/M Francois Pellissier fly, Eva Broussard, Preston Dogua, Clarence, Alice & Carlton Prevost, Lloyd J. "Kelly" LeBlanc, Mark J. LeBlanc, Flora Lee Camp, Obrey & Bertha G. Benoit Sr, M/M Daniel Leger, Lloyd Hoffpauir Sr., Lance Guidry, Milton Mabry, Agnes & Elbert Arnold, Mollie Trahan, Chester Boudreaux, Oclude P. Dupuis fly, Michael Paul Evans, Paul DesOrmeaux, Ann Molbert Meche, Helen Weber Sunday, September 30th, Twenty-sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time 7:00am Mollie Trahan, Millard Gilbert & Children, Ann Molbert Meche, Helen Weber 10:00am Stephen Prevost, Conrad Breaux, Wilbert Quebodeaux, Fr. Edward Romagosa, Carson Brignac, Ann Molbert Meche. Helen Weber 5:30pm All Parishioners

WILL YOUR WISHES BE KNOWN? A bequest to St. Joseph Parish, Rayne Catholic Elementary or Notre Dame High School

affords a way for you to express specific philanthropic wishes. A bequest may be made by naming a specific dollar amount, a percentage of the estate or specific assets.

The spirit is given a voice when wishes are expressed in a Will.

While many may think philanthropy is reserved for a select few, the truth is that every bequest makes a mark that will last throughout history.

Please pray for guidance when planning your estate.

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PARISH LIFE

Join the Catholic Daughters for a Rosary Pilgrimage

Thursday, October 18th leaving St. Joseph Church at 8:30 AM

Join the caravan. Bring a brown bag lunch. Plan to drive your car and fill it with family & friends.

For more information call Jeanette Leger at 334-2186

Elderberries Semi-Annual Bourre’ Tournament Saturday, September 29th from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM in the Family Life Center.

$20.00 Registration Fee gets you $500 in chips. Money prizes to top three players.

FMI call Jeanette Leger (334-2186) or Elaine Myers (334-9496)

May the Lord whose love shines over all and gives us blessings great and small, fill your birthday with life’s good things.

Margaret Boullion, Emma Cormier, Dienna Hoffpauir, Odile Meaux, Scotty Simon, Harris Sonnier, Bernadine Stewart, Bobby Abshire, Lance Abshire, Merlin Alleman, Kane Bergeron, Linda Breaux, Meredith Calhoun, Chetwin Coleman, Shanea Cormier, Edgar Credeur, Tammy Doga, Emily Dupont, Bryan Guidry, Lloyd Hoffpauir, Jr. , Lauren Moody,

Joan Mouton, Nicholas Petitjean, Lucille Trahan, Roxanne Alleman, Mary Dugas, Jacob Fabacher, Marie Habetz, Anna LeBlanc, Keith Manual, Brian Menard, James Menard, Colby Mouton, James Orillion, Mandy Quebodeaux, David Reed, Denise Schexnyder, Diane Stelly, Brooke Abshire, John Bihm, Ben Boudreaux, Francine Clark, Brandy Comeaux, Ruby

Comeaux, Allison Daigle, Scott Dupuis, Ernest Holloway, Ava LeBlanc, Jasmine Lopez, Mary-Michael McIntyre, Anna Melancon, Marialine Murrell, Jenna Roberts, Bryson Sanchez, Shirley Simon, Joyce Smith, Gerald Tanner, Sandra Touchet, John Trahan, Amber Willis, Richard

Barbier, John Casanova, Frederick Credeur, Patricia Guidry, Zack Henry, Daniel Johnson, Robert Landry, Hanna McKenzie, Meagan Molbert, Mona Savoie, Wilma Thibodeaux, Katie Venable, Kelli Venable, Lee Bares, Hazel Baronet, Dayne David, Aaron Dorsett, Betty Doucet, Annette Guidry, Jack Guidry, Vanessa Habetz, Thomas Hebert, Linda Istre, Sherrill Latiolais, Mona Lopez, Wayne Menard, Daniel Mooney, Gabrielle

Navarre, Hazel Patin, Robert Prejean, Roland Thibodeaux, Theunissen Toups. Sonya Zaunbrecher, Gerald Arceneaux, Floretta Breaux, Elwood Constantin, Cherri Foytlin, Summer George, Joycelyn Lalande, Tanner Leger, Daniel Menard, Roy Miller, Lorraine Myers,

Merida Richard, Nancy Sarsfield, Hubert Savoy, Austin Trahan, Phillip Ware

AID TO AREA POOR

All ministry leaders, civic organizations and anyone concerned about

the poor of our area are invited to a forum to discuss the needs of

the poor of our area and how we can help on Monday, October 1st

at 6:30PM in the Family Life Center. For more information or to find out how you can help,

please contact Deacon Tommy at 258-6033.

“Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”

MEDICAL ETHICS PRESENTATION

Ryan Verret, Director of the Louisiana Right to Life & Center for Medical Ethics will speak on

Monday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center.

His presentation will highlight: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide & Denial of Treatment,

Healthcare Rationing and the Affordable Care Act, Advanced Medical Directives & Healthcare Rights

of Conscience, Wills to Live, Medical Discriminations

and the restrictions these place on our RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.

Please plan to join us for this informative discussion.

Catholic Daughters Court Rayne #844 Annual Raffle

Tickets are $1.00 each and may be purchased at the

Parish Office or from any Catholic Daughter. Prizes include: Queen Size Quilt Set, Oral B rechargeable toothbrush, Decorative Centerpiece

Box & Cover, Tires balanced & rotated, a purse by Gucci of Italy, a Neck Wrap, a Rectangle Pampered Chef stone, an Angel Tapestry, a 20-piece Candle Set, a 10-piece Cutlery Set, a Twin Sheet Set and

three handmade afghans. Please help support Catholic Daughters Court Rayne.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTER SHOP in the Parish Office

has great religious items For Sale.

CHECK US OUT!!

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AREA HAPPENINGS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ST. JOSEPH PARISH & RAYNE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY 2012-2013 SAFE ENVIRONMENT CLASSES

September 18, 2012 October 9, 2012 January 8, 2013 February 5, 2013 March 5, 2013 Classes are held at Rayne Catholic Elementary.

Initial Education is in Room 11 at 6:00 PM, Continuing Education is in Room 12 at 6:30 PM.

For more information please contact the Religious Education Department at 334-9849.

Religious Education for 9th

through 12th graders.

September 30th after 5:30 pm Mass

in the Family Life Center.

FMI, please contact the Rel. Ed. Dept. at 334-9849.

Children Meeting Jesus

Religious Instruction for Pre-k through 5th grade.

Registration packets were mailed out. If you have not

received one, please call (334-9849).

CMJ Mass on September 24th in Church

5:30 pm to 6:45 pm

Confirmation For high school students

entering 11th grade who wish to be confirmed. NO CLASS ON September 30th

For more information or if you

have any questions contact Todd David at 334-0302.

Babyberries Attention Mothers &

Caregivers of children ages 0-5 years.

Please join us in the Family Life Center on Thursday,

Sept. 27th at 9:00am for an hour of prayer, Bible stories,

singing, dancing and crafts.

For more information, contact Marian Lormand

Religious Education for 6th, 7th & 8th graders.

Sunday, September 30th

after 5:30 pm Mass in the Youth Hall

FMI, please contact Rikki Martin at 334-9849.

Joe’s Café Christian-based recreation for

6th, 7th & 8th graders

October 5th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm in

the Youth Hall.

They meet every other Friday evening.

Anyone interested in helping call 334-9849.

Children’s Church Religious Education for

children ages 4, 5 and 6 years while parents attend 10:00 am

Mass. September 30th.

Children are called up, blessed and escorted to class at the

beginning of Mass.

For more information call the Rel. Ed. Dept. at 334-9849.

R. C. I. A.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Wednesday, September 26th at 7:00 PM

in the Family Life Center.

For more information Contact Randy Bertrand at

356-1909

Seelos Feast Day Mass 145th Anniversary of the death of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos

Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM

National Seelos Shrine/St. Mary’s Assumption Church 919 Josephine Street, New Orleans

For More Information Call: 504-525-2495 or 504-525-2499

or visit us at www.seelos.org

Be refreshed at a sanctuary of hope, healing & miracles.

Bishop’s Services Appeal Our local Diocesan Church is comprised of 121 church parishes and missions serving 350,000 Catholics from all walks of life in 8 civil parishes. Supporting the Bishop’s Services Appeal is a vital sign of our

unity in Christ as we reach out in faith to love one another in Jesus’ name. Supporting this special Appeal is also a meaningful way of expressing our gratitude to God for his many

blessings, by fulfilling our stewardship responsibility to share our gifts in Justice and love with others.

Please respond generously to this vital appeal.

Quo Vadis Nights Discernment Group For high school boys will meet

October 3rd, November 7th & December 5th “Quo Vadis” is Latin for “Where are you Going?”

Through this experience of shared prayer, discussion and fraternity, young men come to know their gifts, talents and the

particular way God is calling them to live a life of holiness. Format: Attend 5:30 Mass at Cathedral (confession available

before Mass), sit together in front of the pulpit, 6PM to 7PM prayer and discussion in Cathedral Center

and conclude with pizza. Contact Fr. Kevin Bordelon at 261-5690 or e-mail perebordelon@gmail.com for more information.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Jn 1:47-51 Sunday: Nm 11:25-19; Ps 19; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Our Lord spent three hours in redeeming,

three years in teaching, and thirty years in obeying, in order that a rebellious, proud and diabolically

independent world might learn the value of obedience. Jesus passed practically the whole of his live in a despised village

and degraded valley, with no flash of outward pomp, subject to a virgin and a just man.

What was all this but a lesson to the world that misunderstands power, either by glorifying it or by overthrowing it;

namely that no one has a right to command until he has learned to serve,

and no one has a right to be a master until he has learned to be a servant,

and no one has a right to power until he has learned to be obedient.

Fulton J. Sheen On Being Human

Jesus tells us, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta wisely counsels, “Humility is truth. The path that will make us more like Jesus is the path of humility.” She goes on to say, “Humility is the mother of all virtues… It is in being humble that our love becomes real, devoted and ardent. If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are. If you are blamed, you will not be discouraged. If they call you a saint, you will not put yourself on a pedestal.”

EYE ON THE PRIZE

In today’s second reading James counsels Christians living in conflict by contrasting human and heavenly wisdom. Human wisdom is limited, and intertwined

with our tendency to sinful self-centeredness and behaviors. Heavenly wisdom is pure, peaceable,

merciful, and expressed in good deeds, leading to the perfect happiness God desires for us. All of us are tempted by status, wealth, and power—even Jesus’ disciples, who squabble about who is the greatest!

We are like them when our behavior contradicts who we say we are. Reproaching the pastor, complaining about the parish, gossiping, or withholding money

harms our parish. Heavenly wisdom shines in everyone who freely

gives time to a ministry, prays for

parishioners, welcomes and helps

the poor and forgotten, and gives to the

offertory collection. Following Christ

requires hard work, commitment,

perseverance, and courage. Success in the

Christian life is achieved by becoming not the greatest, but the

servant of all. The prize is life eternal.

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Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers Sacristans

Sept.24 6:30am Clinton Boullion Patricia Greene, Mike Ortego, Brenda Hooper Brenda Hooper

Sept.25 12:05pm Margaret Young Daniel Habetz, Linda Ancona, NEED HELP Margaret Young

Sept.26 6:30am Jeanette Leger Deacon Tommy, Flo Broussard, Mona Vienne Deacon Tommy

Sept.27 12:05pm Dolores Deville Peggy Lake, Charmaigne Lawless, Daniel Habetz Helen Boudreaux

Sept.28 6:30am Clarence Arsement Keith Vienne, Liz Deaville, Dr. Neal Duhon Robert Simoneaux

Sept.29 4:00pm Shawn LaCroix, Debra Reed

Deacon Tommy, Zubaida Elahi, Dr. Neal Duhon, Brenda Hooper, Tammy LeBlanc, Larry LeBlanc, Clara LeBlanc

Sarah LeBlanc, Cody LeBlanc,

Brittany LaCroix

Gilbert & Mary Cormier

Sept.30 7:00am Clarence Arsement, Dolores Deville

Deacon Denis, Helen Arsement, Keith Vienne, Brunella Reed, Mona Vienne, Sylvia Alleman, Mary Leger

Christopher & Lane Comeaux

Brunella Reed

10:00am Al Anderson, Allison Gray

Deacon Tim, Hubert Matte, Faye Jeffers, Nathan Mouton, Jonathan Hebert, Margaret Young, Jonathan Broussard,

Liz Deaville

LeeAnn Gray, Madison Gray, Evan Hebert

Melinda Leger

5:30pm Leah Guidry Deacon Dan, Randy Bertrand, Bill Says, Angela Says, Adrienne Dailey, Russell Menard, Beth Goins

David Fontenot, Kathryn Fontenot,

Heidi Guilbeau

Flo Broussard

Oct. 1 6:30am Clinton Boullion Randy Bertrand. Dean Thibodeaux, Davis Normand Brenda Hooper

Oct. 2 12:05pm Margaret Young Daniel Habetz, Linda Ancona, PLEASE HELP Margaret Young

Oct. 3 6:30am Betty Bellard Barry LeBlanc, Rita Monceaux, Mona Vienne Tommy Adams

Oct. 4 12:05pm Dolores Deville Linda Ancona, Peggy Lake, Charmaigne Lawless Charmaigne Lawless

Oct. 5 6:30am Clarence Arsement Helen Arsement, Keith Vienne, Paul Molbert Rita Monceaux

4:00pm Cathy Breaux, Angela Rosteet

Deacon Dan, Randy Bertrand, Gail Prejean, Edward Prejean, Peggy Lake, Larry Van Pelt, Barbara Nugent

Aline Gossen, Anna Claire Gossen,

Kyler Habetz

Cathy Breaux

Oct. 7 7:00am Betty Bellard, Dan Landry

Deacon Tommy, Michael Bellard, Flo Broussard, Jonathan Hebert, Georgette Richard, Darrel Dugas

Michael Gossen, Hunter Keely

Mike Doucet

10:00am Paul Molbert, Connie Richard

Deacon Denis, Harry Comeaux, Linda Arceneaux, Kathy Breaux, Eva Simon, Peggy Deville, Mike Ortego,

Marlon Leger

Jacob Mooney, Hunter Benoit

Faye Jeffers

5:30pm Sarah Ledet Deacon Tim, Lance Abshire, Blake Breaux, Adrienne Dailey, Mike Abshire, Denise Breaux, Nancy Sarsfield

Ian LeBlanc, Luke LeBlanc, Noah LeBlanc

Eric Mire

Oct. 6 9:00am Annette Gossen Dolores Deville, Flo Broussard, Mary Guidry Rita Monceaux

Liturgical Ministers serving at the Lord’s table

“The first shall be last and the last first.” Mt.20:16

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Joseph Church #467550 401 S. Adams Avenue Rayne, LA 70578 TELEPHONE 337-334-2193 CONTACT PERSON Linda Ancona SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP 2420 TRANSMISSION TIME Friday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 23, 2012 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 THROUGH 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS