Pastoral Team: Rev. Gregory J. Daigle, Pastor Alfred J. Ricard, II, Deacon Wanda Ashley, Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry Cindy Rodrigue, Religious Education Coordinator, Grades 1-9 Donna Carville, R. C. I. A. Website: www.stjohnchurchplaq.org Email: stjohnchurchplaq@sj.brcoxmail.com facebook.com/pages/St John the Evangelist Catholic Church Parish Office Staff: Medric Smith, Jr., Business Manager Marsha Dupont, Secretary Johnette Gourgues, Secretary Susan Landry, Secretary Gary Perrault, Maintenance Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am Monday (Liturgy of the Word) 7:00 am Wed., Thurs., Fri. (Mass) 7:00 am First Tuesday of the Month 6:00 pm (Mass, Novena, Benediction and Anointing of the Sick) All other Tuesdays - Confessions 5:30 pm (Mass and Novena) 6:00 pm Baptism: Please contact the Parish Office Marriage: Please contact the pastor a minimum of six months before the wedding Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 pm

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Fourth Sunday of Easter — April 22, 2018 The Rejected Savior

In the reading from Acts, Peter explains to the leaders of Israel how they cured a crippled man. They probably expected Peter to take credit for the cure, so they were waiting for him to hang himself by his words. Peter, of course, gives the credit to Jesus and then makes two important points.

First he calls Jesus the "stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone." This quote from Psalm 118 was used often by the early Christians to show that Jesus was rejected by fellow Jews when he was crucified, but was actually doing God's will when he gave his life on the cross. Thus he became not just a martyr, but the savior of the world. This gave comfort to those who had expected the leaders of Israel to follow Jesus and recognize him as the Messiah. It also told those leaders that they could be forgiven for crucifying Jesus if they would simply repent.

The second point made by Peter was that Jesus is the one and only savior of the world. In those days, the Roman

emperor was considered to be a god and was called a savior. Peter says this to the leaders because they had to obey the emperor and his appointed rulers over Israel. While we no longer look to politicians to be saviors, we need to remember that Jesus is the Savior: he forgives our sins, shows us how to love God and our neighbors, and hears our prayers. He lives in us to support us when the answer to our prayers is "no." And in the end, he is with us when we die to bring us to eternal life. When we love others (and are loved by others) we experience a taste of God's love. Now the choice is yours: to reject the Savior or make Him the cornerstone of your life.

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Our Hymn Selections this weekend: (Subject to change) Entrance: Let Heaven Rejoice Music Issue 562 Preparation: The King of Love My Shepherd Is Music Issue 468 Communion: We Will Rise Again Music Issue 440 Sending Forth: He is The Lord Music Issue 552

Baptisms and Baptism Seminars

Baptism Seminars — 7pm Church Office Conference Room

Monday, May 7, 2018 Monday, June 4, 2018 Monday, July 9, 2018

Baptisms—Following 4pm Mass Saturday, April 28, 2018 Saturday, May 26, 2018 Saturday, June 30, 2018 Saturday, July 28, 2018

Dates are subject to change. Please call the office at 225.687.2402 during the early stages of pregnancy to register for the seminar.

St. John Spring Art Fest

The community can view St. John student art in the St. John Parish Hall

after all Masses, April 21 & 22.

Thank you for supporting the Arts and your continued support of St. John School.

Weekday Worship & Scripture—April 23-29, 2018

Monday, April 23: 7am Liturgy of the Word Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday, April 24: 6pm Mass Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday, April 25: 7am Mass 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Thursday, April 26: 7am Mass Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday, April 27: 7am Mass Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday, April 28: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday, April 29: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32;1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8

Adoration Chapel Adorers Dinner

The Adoration Chapel Dinner was a beautiful moment to gather with everyone who are so committed to prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

As the Adorers came together recently for a wonderful meal, we prayerfully remembered these deceased committed adorers who died in the last year:

Ruth Babin Carol Bourgeois

Millard Bourgeois Gloria Dorsey Betty Dupree

Marie Eby Elizabeth “Libby” Flatau

Myrtle Haydel Jean Pizzolato

Ruth Traphagen

What a great way to serve our parish through the powerful witness of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity to grow in your own personal prayer life.

A grateful acknowledgement is made to the Knights of Columbus for the use of the K.C. Home and for serving at the Adoration Dinner. The delicious meal, prepared by Joel Ducote, was enjoyed by all adorers.

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for all they do for our Church and community.

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Vacation Bible School

“EarthKeepers” — June 4-8, 2018

VBS Registration is now taking place! Forms are located on the bookshelves in the back of church, in the church office and online at www/stjohnchurchplaq.org under FORMS.

The theme for this year’s VBS, “EarthKeepers,” focuses on Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Care for Our Common Home.” We look forward to a fun-filled week!!

Available hours for Eucharistic Adoration are:

-Saturday: 5pm-6pm -Sunday: 3pm-4pm

To volunteer for an hour in the Adoration Chapel, call JoAnn Daigle at 225.687.4621 or 225.776.4865.

URGENT!!!

We are in need of USHERS to serve at any weekend Mass. Ushers serve by greeting people, assisting with seating, assisting disabled worshippers, receiving offerings, directing a smooth flow of the assembly for receiving Holy Communion and distributing the weekly church bulletin after Mass is concluded.

If you can help, please call Johnette at the church office at 225.687.2402.

Our sincere appreciation to everyone whose generous donations helped to decorate our beautiful church for Easter.

The following items were found in church: Rosary, necklace, pyx and ipad. If anyone has lost one of these items, please come to the church office to claim it.

Lost and Found

Annual Outdoor Mass

Thanks to the many people for making our Annual Family Day Outdoor Mass a huge success! We are extremely grateful for the following donors and volunteers:

Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi, Iberville Parish President Mitchell Ourso, Clerk of Court Amy Patin, Iberville Parish Assessor Randy Sexton and District Attorney Ricky Ward: Jambalaya Donors

Josh O’Dwyer and Jason White: Jambalaya cooks Sheriff Brett Stassi and Clerk of Court Amy Patin: Jambalaya servers

Knights of Columbus 970: Hot dogs, chili donors & cooks, use of the tables & chairs

Stein’s Top Notch Catering: Fried fish

St. John Altar Society: Salad donors & servers

Trey and Taylor Rivet: All-Star Inflatables

City of Plaquemine Police Chief, Kenny Payne and Plaquemine Police Department: Parking & Security

Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Department: Event set-up

Janice Jones, Acadian Ambulance

St. John Choir with Medric Smith, Jr. for the beautiful music; Rose Marino, Joyce Quebedeaux and the St. John Church staff for helping set up for Mass Catholic Daughters #1214: Organizers & Servers of Desserts

Volunteers: Ed Clement, David LoBue and Antoine Landry

Thanks to the following vendors: David and Laura Daigle: Daigle Ice

Chris Pierce: Party Artist & Balloons

Mr. Otis Johnson: Musical Entertainment

Special thanks to activities coordinator, Susan Landry, and all the St. John Parishioners for bringing desserts and coming out to make this year another great success!

If you are a newcomer to St. John the Evangelist Church Parish, have recently married, or no longer live with your parents, please remember

to fill out a census form to register here.

Anyone who does not receive church contribution envelopes is not registered. You may register by picking up a census form from the bookshelves in the back of church, by accessing FORMS via our website, www.stjohnchurchplaq.org, or by calling the St. John Church Office at 225.687.2402 and we will mail a census form to you.

Additional printable registration forms may be accessed from the St. John Church website for Baptism, First Holy Communion & Reconciliation, Confirmation, PSR, RCIA and Altar Server. Mass Intention forms are also available.

Our Brothers’ Keeper Food Bank

Our Brothers’ Keeper Food Bank is in need of non-perishable food items. Especially needed are such items as peanut butter, jelly, cereal,

macaroni and cheese, tuna, soup and fruit juices.

Please place your contributions near the Baptistery in Church. We appreciate whatever you can give.

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Easter Flower Donations

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Easter Flower Donations

In Loving Memory

GOD BLESS OUR DEAD

Dominic, Ethel & Michael Sciortino Joseph Sciortino Family Thomas Barnhizer Pearl & Oliver Songy Rita & Adam Hidalgo Harold & Vivian Bourgoyne Cazes Harold Cazes, Jr. John Bourgoyne M/M Ed Reeves, Sr. Mrs. Bena Sotile Matassa Family & Friends Randolph & Goldie Richard & Family Placito & Connie Mancuso & Family Frank & Sue Ragusa & Family Bobby Tullier Russell & Enola Rivet Tommy Rivet Warren LeBourgeois Bahry Babies Harper Blanhed Onedia LeBourgeois LeBourgeois Family Larry Percle Keller Family Mary & Bill Brown Maggie & Joe Gullotto Lola & A. J. Adams Johnny Zito Johnny Zito, Jr. M/M Joseph Zito M/M Andrew Canova Carlo & Kurt Canova Lance Blanchard & Ira M/M Gus Himel & Family M/M Oleus Blanchard & Family Kathy Brocoto, Vince & John M/M Desire Crochet & Family Maxine & Willis Berthelot Mack & Lucy Guillot Lois & Charles Saurage Joe, Jake & Tony Cavet M/M Sam Cavet Marshall & Virginia Peavy Cleo & Ella Dupont J. B. Richard Johnny Canova

Cecil Comeaux & Family M/M Dolza Comeaux & Family M/M Roy Ourso & Family Peter A. Palermo Gladys “Butsy” Palermo Patrick C. Burleigh Edward J. Burleigh, Sr. Opal H. Burleigh Emily Vercher Adam H. Vercher Donald R. Vercher Dot Lacaze J. Waters

Monetery Donations M/M Calvin Wilbert, Jr. William J. Barbier M/M Linwood Landry Anthony Falcon M/M Alex Guidry M/M Joseph Nicolosi M/M Dinh Nguyen M/M Lyman J. Marchand Ms. Theresa Broussard M/M Richie Fontenot Mrs. Shirley Haydel M/M Johnny Sanchez M/M Ernest Ritchie M/M Larry Skidmore Drs. Cyriac & Leela Luke Norman Grass M/M Thanh Chi Uong Mrs. Melwyn Barker M/M Roy Kolder Jacqueline & Deas Simpson M/M John A. Alberado, Jr. Warren L. Hebert M/M James M. Kazmir M/M Ulysse Theriot M/M Vincent Orcino Carl D’Albor, Jr. M/M Felix & Louise D’Albor M/M/ J. A. & Marie Hebert

In Honor Of Nancy D’Albor St. Joseph Father Greg Daigle

Sanctuary Candle April 29, 2018

St. John the Evangelist Church Samuel “Buttie” Distefano, Jr.

St. Clement of Rome Church Dot & Louis Favaron

MASS INTENTIONS — April 28-May 4, 2018

Saturday, April 28-4pm Mass Msgr. Leonard Robin, Msgr. George Barbier, Fr. Eugene Engels, Fr. Jerome Dugas, Sister Catherine Laboure`, Sister Mary Rita McSorley, Sister Cecile Poitras; Tina Rinaudo; Richard Hudson; Roland “Dougie” Rivet; Scott Jude Marino, Kids of St. Jude, Nera Rodriguez, Anthony Marino, Sr., Mary “Dee Dee” Marino; Jerry & Cutsy Blanchard, Vic & Olivia Blanchard; Murray & Dixie Suffrin; Kelly Dugas, M/M Edmond Gomez, Sr., Chris Gomez, Kathleen Garrene; Leon Graffeo; Annie Matirne, B. E. Matirne Family, Nick Mancuso Family, Tarek Smart

Sunday, April 29-7:30am Mass St. John Parishioners

Sunday, April 29-9am Mass Msgr. Leonard Robin, Msgr. George Barbier, Fr. Eugene Engels, Fr. Jerome Dugas, Sister Catherine Laboure`, Sister Mary Rita McSorley, Sister Cecile Poitras; Tina Rinaudo; Kristina Mellema; Allen Aillet; Dr. Micah Day, Gloria Ramirez; Betty Dupree; John C. Ringe, Sr., John C. Ringe, Jr., Charles A. Ringe; Buttie Distefano; Elmer Mahon; M/M Vito Calvaruso, M/M Phillip Calvaruso

Sunday, April 29-11am Mass Cindy Dickerson; Boyce Sharon, Jr.; Peter & Mary Palermo, Peter & Lena Palermo, Armond & Eloise Landry, Earl Tullier; William Middleton, William Lewis, Clouatre Families; Ruth Babin; Victor J. Canella

Tuesday, May 1-6pm Mass Marie Hebert; Doris, Matthew & Marvin Allen, Ernest & Nora Allen; Robert Mooney

Wednesday, May 2-7am Mass Donald Aucoin, Aucoin & Wunstel Families

Thursday, May 3-7am Mass Brenda Comeaux

Friday, May 4-7am Mass Ronnie Palermo

Altar Society Team 4 will be cleaning the church Wednesday, April 25 at 8am. Volunteers are welcome.

Children’s Liturgy April 29, 2018

Diana Seneca (9am Mass)

Beryl Burruss (11am Mass)

Coffee & Donuts April 29, 2018

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