MASSESSat., Oct. 30 . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. Anthony "Tony" Morrow, Anne Hollier,Lynwood, M/M Felix Hidalgo, Jr. and Family, M/M Vincent Guidry and FamilyHidalgo, Miller Fly., Byron, & Beatrice Miller, Latiolas Fly. Loula, Leon, Gloria,& Catherine Latiolas Marvin, Thelma, Lisa, Dudly, & Glen Macip, PriscillaLafleur, Jacqueline James, Fr. O. Joseph Breaux, Fr. Joseph C. Deluca,Charles F. & Mercedes Going and Family, William & Dorothy Hatch and Family,Bob Ray Soileau, Albert Speyrer & Amos Ledoux, Joyce Abbott, E d w a r dLastrapes, Angelo & Julia Palazzo, M/M Lynch Phillips & Sons, & MalcolmMarcus & Paul Buller, & M/M Shirley Soileau Sun., Oct. 31 . . . . . 7:00 a.m. Ida Arceneaux & Theresa Gradney, MaryAnne & George White, M/M James Hunt & M/M Leopold Thibodeaux Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 a.m. AC Bellard, Trina Kirkpatrick, Patrice Hertzock& Alvarez Hertzock, Marie Fontenot Langlois, Bob Gassman & Barbara Philipps,Dennis & Daniel Reed, Sarah Jarrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 a.m. Kadin Michael Lanclos (Birthday), LeopoldA., Patricia C. Castille, Tony Chachere, Sr., Patricia K. Chachere, TonyChachere, Jr., Myrtle & Lloyd Smith, M/M Charles Castille, Gary G. Castille,Jeffery Spring, M/M E.W. Amy, Entire L.A. Castille Family, Lester Lalonde,Keith Paul Bourque, Roberto Valle, Minnie & Minnie Mitche Valle, DavidWayne Deville, Donald Brown, Donald & Sylvia Chachere and Family, Alex &Deanna Chachere, Jim, "Tat", Jeff, Greg & Rick Durio, Don & Cathy ChachereFamily, Morgan Adams, Cecily Soileau, Cecile & Lennie LeBlanc, Allie &Herbert Soileau, Janelle Savoie, Calvin Mathew Kennedy, Dwain Pitre, Sr.,Gerrit Paul Ryder & Ryder & Quebedeaux Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:15 p.m. Elsie B. Guillory and Versie B. Richard, Peggy &Leslie Newman, Constance Amelie Elkins & Special Intentions, John B. Mengarelli Mon., Nov. 1 . . . . . .7:00 a.m. Ronald Fontenot, Claire V. Landry, JosephGay, Angelo & Julia Palazzo, Fontenot & Stelly Families, Lester Lalonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:05 p.m. Darmas Daigle Family, Genevieve Knott,Robert Lee Mills Family and Friends, Marian Tully Gurnick, Dudley Fontenot &Family, Gladys & Honore Tate and Helen & Vince FontenotTues., Nov. 2 . . . . . .7:00 a.m. Louis H. Higginbotham, Lezime J. Leger &Louise H. Leger, Linda Carriere, Lester Lalonde, The Opelousas PregnancyCenter, Priscilla Lafleur Wed., Nov. 3 . . . . . .7:00 a.m. Parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Angels Thurs., Nov. 4 . . . . .7:00 a.m. Lucien Lipari, Sr. and Lipari Family (Birthday) Fri., Nov. 5 . . . . . . .7:00 a.m. Marcus Paul Fontenot Sat., Nov. 6 . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. Charles F. & Mercedes Going and Family,William & Dorothy Hatch and Family, Mildred Whipp, Rene Fontenot &Scotty Artigue, Neil Bertinot, Gladys and Anthony Bertinot, Martha andAlphonse Clary, Johnny and Dona Clary, Allen Ardoin, Anne Hollier, NorbertAuzenne, Sylvia, Huey & Charles Simoneaux, Leroy, Sr. (Anniversary ofDeath), Grace Carriere, Fr. O. Joseph Breaux, Fr. Joseph C. Deluca,Edward Lastrapes, Anthony "Tony" Morrow, Lucy Baillio, Joyce A b b o t t ,Albert Speyrer & Amos Ledoux, Priscilla Lafleur, Jacqueline James, Angelo& Julia Palazzo, Wilbur & Alice Reed and Wilbur, Jr., Anita Durio & MyrtleGibsonSun., Nov. 7 . . . . . .7:00 a.m. Ida Arceneaux & Theresa Gradney, M/MJames Hunt & M/M Leopold Thibodeaux Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 a.m. Marie Fontenot Langlois, AC Bellard, TrinaKirkpatrick, Dennis & Daniel Reed, Paul T. Pitre, & Ruby T. Pitre, Sarah Jarrell,Bob Gassman & Barbara Philipps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 a.m. Calvin Mathew Kennedy (DeathAnniversary), Donald & Sylvia Chachere and Family, Alex & DeannaChachere, Jim, "Tat", Jeff, Greg & Rick Durio, Don & Cathy Chachere Family,Roberto Valle, Minnie & Minnie Mitche Valle, Janelle Savoie, Donald Brown,Gerrit Paul Ryder & Ryder & Quebedeaux Family, Leopold A., Patricia C.Castille, Tony Chachere, Sr., Patricia K. Chachere, Tony Chachere, Jr., Myrtle& Lloyd Smith, M/M Charles Castille, Gary G. Castille, Jeffery Spring, M/ME.W. Amy, Entire L.A. Castille Family, Lester Lalonde, Dwain Pitre, Sr., CecilySoileau, Cecile & Lennie LeBlanc, Allie & Herbert Soileau, Morgan Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:15 p.m. Elsie B. Guillory and Versie B. Richard, JohnB. Mengarelli

READERSNov. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 a.m. Paula Carriere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:05 p.m. Charles CravinsNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. J.P. GriffinNov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 a.m. Claire Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 a.m. Charles Cravins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 a.m. Russell Jesclard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:15 p.m. Kathy Hebert

ALTAR SOCIETYNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna PitreLinens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sylvia Collins

ACTIVITIESSat./Sun., Oct. 30, 31 . . . . . . . . . Collections for Our Lady of the Isles, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Isle, LASun., Oct. 31 . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m. Blessing of Graves at BellevueMon., Nov. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALL SAINTS DAY-Masses at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. & 12 Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCD – Church HallTues., Nov. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCIA ZOOM MeetingWed., Nov. 3 . . . . . . . . .4:30 p.m. Pro-Life RosaryWed., Nov. 3 . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m. KC General Meeting-Church HallThur., Nov. 4 . . . . . . . .6:00 p.m. Baptismal Instruction-Church OfficeSat./Sun., Nov. 6, 7 . . . . . . . . . . . Second Collection for Opelousas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CatholicSun., Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KC Breakfast

ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK

THE THIRTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

VOL. LI NO. 37 OCTOBER 31, 2021

OUR STEWARDSHIP TO GODOffertory Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,882.00BSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00Opelousas Catholic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00The second collection this weekend is for Our Lady of the Isles CatholicChurch in Grand Isle, LA recovery.The second collection next weekend will be for OC tuition assistance forour parishioners.

Please know the Pastor is most grateful for your stewardship!“Everything we have and give comes from God.” (Corinthians 29:11-17)

VOCATION CHALICE FAMILIES FOR NOVEMBER 2021Nov. 7-13, 2021---John & Dr. Laura BrahamNov. 14-20, 2021---Charles (Chuck) Briley Nov. 21-27, 2021---Joey & Renee BroussardNov. 28-Dec. 4, 2021---Rose BrownThank you for your commitment!

REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR OUR LOCAL SEMINARIANSMichael Vidrine - MelvilleTré Fontenot - Ville PlatteExtra prayer cards can be found in the back of the Church

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BAPTISMParents of this parish who wish to have their children baptized

should contact Deacon Bill Pollingue at the church office at 337-942-5628 to make an appointment.

HOLY FATHER’S NOVEMBER PRAYER INTENTIONWe pray that people who suffer from depression or burn-out will

find support and a light that opens them up to life.

A SPECIAL THANKSWe wish to acknowledge and thank Mr. J.L. Phillips who has

recently retired as lector for our parish. He has been an active anddedicated volunteer at Our Lady Queen of Angels and other churchparishes for a total of 67 years. Thank you Mr. Phillips for your faithfulexample.

WEEKLY PRAYER FOR PRIESTS EACH DAYEternal 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. Sunday: Rev. Rene’ Pellessier, LTJG: Monday: PopeFrancis: Tuesday: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI; Wednesday: Bishop J.Douglas Deshotel; Thursday: Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell: Friday: Rev.Stephen Pellessier; Saturday: Rev. Donald Pelous.

OC CORNERThere will be an all-school Mass on Monday for All Saints’ Day in St.

Landry Catholic Church where the PreK and elementary children willdress as their favorite saints. The Alumni & Friends Rosary at the Pietawill be held on Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Then on Friday, it will be SeniorNight at the OC-Westminster game at 7 pm in Donald Gardner Stadium.

There has been a change of date in an important event for OC. TheDinner, Auction & Music evening on December 3 has been re-scheduledfor January 29. Please mark your calendars!

NEW TO THE PARISHIf you are new in the parish and are not registered in our parish

census, we invite you to do so by providing your:

Name__________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Phone#_________________________________________________Or come by the office to get acquainted.

Dear Padre

October 31, 2021

Does the Church have a position on cosmetic surgery?

For clarity, we understand cosmetic surgery to be a medical intervention that’s purely optional and not required to maintain orrestore physical health. For example, we aren’t considering here plastic surgeries in response to serious injuries from fire ortrauma. It’s impossible to give a single response about all cosmetic surgery, and the Church has no explicit teaching on the matter.Perhaps some general suggestions will help guide our thinking.

We must first ask what the goal of the surgery is. Face lifts, “nose jobs,” “tummy tucks,” and such are elective surgeries usuallypursued because persons are unhappy with their appearance. While there may be instances where people are so distraught overthese matters that cosmetic surgery would help them attain some peace and comfort, often these surgeries are motivated byvanity. When these feelings are present, one might ask whether more profound issues about self-acceptance should beaddressed, rather than resorting to changing one’s appearance. One should ask how this particular cosmetic surgery wouldenhance our dignity as one made in God’s image.

In a broader context, we might consider how much is spent on “looking better” when many have neither food, shelter, nor properclothing. A good meditation is to think first of Jesus’ concern for the poor and then how he wishes to work through us to take careof his poor as the body of Christ.

From Life, Death, and Catholic Medical Choices,© 2021 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999.

ADORATION CHAPEL ADORERS NEEDEDThe following hours of Adoration have NO or just 1 adorer scheduled

and we desperately need to fill or add to each of the following hours.Monday: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM and 2PM; Tuesday: 8AM, 9AM, and 10AM;Wednesday: 11AM 1PM, 4PM; Thursday: 10AM, 12noon, 3PM; Friday:8AM, 11AM, 12 noon, 1PM, 2PM, 4PM; Saturday: 10AM, 11AM, 12 noon,4PM, 5PM. If you are available for any of these times, please call DeaconCollins @ 781-7185 or Claire Robichaux @ 351-4674.

PRO LIFE QUOTEThe loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.”

St. Therese of the Child Jesus

RCIA CLASSES HAVE BEGUNRCIA ZOOM classes are held on Tuesday evenings.

AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNIONMy Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy

Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You in mysoul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come atleast spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were alreadythere and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separatedfrom You. Amen

BABY BOTTLE DRIVEThe weekend of Nov. 6 & 7, we will hold a Baby Bottle Drive to

benefit the Desormeaux Foundation. Since 1999 they have providedservices that include counseling, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds,financial assistance, residency, parenting classes, baby necessities,loving support and much more at no cost to the client. We at Our LadyQueen of Angels want to help The Desormeaux Foundation to continueits work, giving women alternatives to abortion. They do not receivefunding from the Diocese and rely solely on private donors such as usto sustain their various ministries: The Women’s Center, the MargueriteD’Youville Home, the Baby & Me Boutique and Mimi’s Attic. SAVINGTHE FUTURE IS IN OUR HANDS.

RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION ON THE TONGUEReminder: Anyone who wishes to receive Holy Communion on the

tongue is asked to wait until all have received and then proceed to theCelebrant(Priest) or Deacon Bill Pollingue.

BLESSING OF THE GRAVESThe long time tradition of blessing the graves will take place

beginning today, October 31st:St. Landry Cemetery, Oct. 31 at 11:00am, Bellevue Memorial, Oct.

31 at 2:00pm, Myrtle Grove, Oct. 31 at 2:00pm, Serenity & Garden ofMemories, Nov. 2 at 5:00pm

ALL SAINTS DAY MASS SCHEDULEWe will have 2 Masses on Monday, November 1st. Masses will be

at 7:00Am and 12:00 noon. Although All Saints Day is not a Holy Day ofObligation this year, you are strongly encouraged to attend Mass.

THANKSWe want to thank Elsie Smith and Rosemary Brown for decorating

the Church so beautifully for Fall.

COLLECTION FOR HURRICAN IDA VICTIMSThe 2nd Collection this weekend will be for Our Lady of the Isles

Catholic Church in Grand Isle, LA. The parishioners of this church as wellas many in Louisiana have been greatly impacted by Hurrican Ida. AsCatholics our faith is where we turn when faced with seeminglyinsurmountable obstacles as this must seem. Let us generously help ourneighbors as they rebuild their homes, their businesses and their lives.

LAST PEWS IN CHURCHPlease kindly remember the last pews in the Church on all sides are

for the handicapped. Please be considerate and allow those who arehandicapped to sit first. Many thanks.

SIMONEAUX & WALLACE AGENCYKEVIN SIMONEAUXACCOUNT EXECUTIVEJAMES V. WALLACEACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

2317 S. UNION STREETOPELOUSAS, LA 70570PHONE: 337-407-2080

AUTO-HOME-BUSINESS-LIFE

“SERVICE AT SQUARE ONE”INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

OC CAMPUS MINISTRY TEAMThe OC Campus Ministry Team will be selling raffle tickets after all

Masses next weekend to help defray the cost of their trip to the Right toLife March in Washington, DC.