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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church Mission Statement
Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by living the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacrament, and Service as taught by the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter Parish is a community of dedicated Catholics centered on the Eucharist, which is the source and the summit of all that we do and hope to become.
PARISH SACRAMENTS
SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY EUCHARIST
As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the
Mass is central to who we are and what we do.
Normal Mass Times are listed on the front of the bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass
times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To
receive your First Holy Communion, contact the Parish Office, 896-9408.
SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Essential to the Christian Life, the
Sacrament of Confession is where we come into
contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us.
Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing
our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a personal relationship with Jesus. 30 minutes before
every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered.
If you need to receive the Sacrament of Confession for the first time, contact the Parish Office, 896-
9408.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Through the waters of Baptism, the new
Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal Life. If you would like to have your infant baptized,
please contact the Parish Office at least 2-4 months
prior to the baby’s due date so that there is enough time to complete preparation for the Sacrament.
Parents should be registered,
participating members of the Parish Family. Candidates for Sponsors (Godparents) should be
attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors
will attend a Baptismal Seminar before they receive the Baptismal Packet which must be received before
an approved date is scheduled.
If you are a parent or an adult seeking the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish
Office, 896-9408.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE In the beginning, God created mankind
as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love
for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is
made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the Church and the world. Couples discerning the
vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the
Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior
to the desired wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL
ARRANGEMENTS The Church and her Sacraments accompany us at every moment of our life. When
we are very sick or nearing the end of this life, we
receive the healing of Christ through Anointing of the Sick. Please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408,
to make an appointment.
Also, contact the office before you contact anyone else in making funeral arrangements.
We will lovingly guide you through that most
difficult time.
NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Please fill out a census card (located near the doors
of the church), call the Parish Office or register
online at the church website: www.sprcc.org.
Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator Patricia Blumrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 896-9408
Faith Formation Secretary, Parish Receptionist Carol Allemond..... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] or 896-9408
Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager Cindy Courville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408
Capital Campaign Office Manager Karen Broussard . . . . . . . .. . . .. . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Carencro Catholic School Principal
Andre` Angelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 896-8973 Perpetual Adoration Coordinators
Gloria Matte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 658-3759 Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334
Neocatechumenal Way John McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-4553 Sacred Music Coordinator
Dr. Michael Totaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Natural Family Planning
Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 886-1437 Pro-Life Coordinator Cheryl Boullion . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator
Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334 Women of Grace Facilitator
Karol Meynard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] or 257-9467 Catholic Daughters
GeorgAnna Robichaux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-0120 St. Anne Society Madeline S. Braquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8703 Bonne Mort Society
Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780 Knights of Columbus
Matt Arceneaux, Grand Knight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . [email protected] Altar Servers
Matt Arceneaux .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9499 God’s Little Dusters
Rose Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-6278 Usher Coordinator
Mark Prejean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 277-4215 Prayer Line
Debbie Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-0908 Unplanned Pregnancy
For Free Confidential Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 289-9366
Parish Pastoral Council Members Corey Bordelon, Chairman, Jeff Mentel, Vice-Chairman Matthew Arceneaux, Secretary John Bergeron, Dr. Rick Feucht, Allen Latour, Barney Lejeune, Hadley Smith, Youth Member, Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair, Bob Simpson, Finance Committee Vice Chair, Burt Arceneaux, Frank Connolly, Parish Trustees
OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Tuesday - Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm Wednesday - Friday: 8am-12noon
Approved August 19, 2014 Fr. Mark P. Ledoux Pastor
VOLUME 998 NUMBER 997
TODAY: Blessing of Expectant Mothers
following 10:00AM Mass
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MONDAY – AUGUST 3 6:30AM – Mass
TUESDAY – AUGUST 4 6:30AM – Mass 6:00PM – Choir Practice [Church] 6:30PM – Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Daughters
[Parish Hall] WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 5
6:30AM – Mass 5:30PM – Overeaters Anonymous
[Parish Hall Upper Room] 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [Parish Hall]
THURSDAY – AUGUST 6 6:30AM – Mass
FIRST FRIDAY – AUGUST 7 6:30AM – Mass 7:00AM – Eucharistic Holy Hour
SATURDAY – AUGUST 8 4:00PM – Mass
SUNDAY – AUGUST 9 7:00AM, 10:00AM, 5:30PM; EXTRAORDINARY FORM 1:00PM
FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST WORSHIP: As we celebrate this month, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15th), patroness of the Acadian
people, may we recall with Thanksgiving our Lady's perfect example of Faith in God and her many protections and favors shown to us through her loving intercession. FAITH FORMATION: For all parents at the start of a new year of Catechism. As the first teachers of the Faith to their children, may they be
guided and strengthened in word and deed in handing on the precious gift of our Catholic Faith to all our children. EVANGELIZATION: In this month dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament, may our hearts be transformed by the grace of Jesus' Transfiguration
through Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist so that we may desire nothing else to Him. SOCIAL JUSTICE: Let us continue to pray for our beloved people of Acadiana seeking to heal from the senseless act of violence brought
to our community on July 23rd by the shooting at the Grand 16 Theater in Lafayette. BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: In continued thanksgiving for the great start of our Capital Campaign to repair our Church and Adoration
Chapel. May God reward all of those who have committed to our parish's Capital Campaign by prayer, time and finance.
SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 2, 2015
HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST UNIVERSAL INTENTION: That volunteers
may give themselves generously to the service of the needy.
FOR EVANGELIZATION: That by setting
aside our very selves, we may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society.
AUGUST: MONTH DEDICATED TO
THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
In this month dedicated to The Most Blessed Sacrament: We pray for our priests who, through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, daily make present to us our Eucharistic Lord.
We celebrate the FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD – August 6th
God, our Father, in the transfigured glory of Christ Your Son, You strengthen our faith by confirming the witness of Your prophets and by showing to us the splendor of Your beloved Son. Help us to become heirs to the eternal life with Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
“At His trAnsfigurAtion, CHrist sHowed His disCiples tHe
splendor of His beauty, to which He will shape and color those
wHo Are His: ‘He will reform our lowness Configured to tHe
body of His glory.’” ~St. Thomas Aquinas
We invite everyone to spend time with our Eucharistic Lord in our Adoration Chapel. Come visit with Jesus & discover the gift of His Eucharistic Presence.
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
On August 7th, the celebration of the Holy Mass will be at 6:30am followed by an hour of Eucharistic Adoration where we can honor Jesus’ Sacred Heart. Please make an extra effort to attend.
ST. JOHN MARIE VIANNEY PATRON SAINT OF PARISH PRIESTS
Feast Day, August 4th “The Priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus.”
~St. John Marie Vianney
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS O Jesus, Eternal Priest, look down with love upon Thy priests. Fill them with burning zeal for the
conversion of sinners. Keep them within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart. Keep unstained their anointed hands which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips purpled with Thy precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts sealed with the sublime marks of Thy glorious Priesthood. Let Thy holy love protect them from the world's contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit, and may the souls to whom they minister on earth be one day their joy and consolation in heaven. Amen.
In Adoration we unite in love with our Lord and respond to Jesus’ invitation, “Could you not spend at least one hour with me?”
Eucharistic Adoration is an especially grace-filled call! Our Adoration Chapel is in need of adorers (prayer partners).
Would you be available on: Sunday: 10am, 12noon, 7pm; Monday: 12noon; Tuesday: 4pm, 8pm; Wednesday: 11pm; Friday: 10am, 10pm; Saturday: 11am, 12noon, 4pm
URGENT NEED: Saturday: 5pm, 8pm; Sunday: 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Our Chapel is also in need of someone to
substitute on an as-needed basis. Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 to sign up.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ~ IN THANKSGIVING
The Adorers of Perpetual Adoration wish to thank Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for the following favor:
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“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”
ST. FAUSTINA: "I want to live in the spirit of faith. I accept everything that comes my way as given me by the loving will of God, who sincerely desires my happiness. And so I will accept with submission and gratitude everything that God sends me. I will pay no attention to the voice of nature and to the promptings of self-love. Before each important action, I will stop to consider for a moment what relationship it has to eternal life and what may be the main reason for
my undertaking it: is it for the glory of God, or for the good of my own soul, or for the good of the souls of others? If my heart says yes, then I will not swerve from carrying out the given action, unmindful of either obstacles or sacrifices. I will not be frightened into abandoning my intention. It is enough for me to know that it is pleasing to God. On the other hand, if I learn that the action has nothing in common with what I have just mentioned, I will try to elevate it to a loftier sphere by means of a good intention. And if I learn that something flows from my self-love, I will cancel it out right from the start." (Diary 1549)
PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS
Then will the words that are written be fulfilled: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” ~1 Cor 15:54
REFLECTION: At the scene of the first murder of Abel by Cain, the soil “opened its mouth” to swallow Abel’s blood (Gen 4:10-11). At the scene of the final victory of life, it is death itself that will be “swallowed up in victory.” God is in the business of destroying death, and that is why His people work on behalf of life.
PRAYER: Lord, continue to give us consolation amidst a Culture of Death, that this evil will not last forever but will be swallowed up in victory.
Saint Peter ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Capital Campaign Goal: $2,000,000.00
Pledges to Date: $680,837.00
We offer prayers of thanksgiving for all who have so generously contributed prayer, time and/or finance to the Capital Campaign for the needs of St. Peter Parish. Below is a list of contributors to date:
70 Committed Prayer Partners 10 Anonymous Donors Denotes New Donors Burton & Connie Arceneaux Dwayne & Melissa Arceneaux Matt Arceneaux Trinidad Arnaud Charles & Victoria Babineaux Charles & Brenda Baker Colin T. Baker Tommy & Bonnie Barry Jody & Heidi Baudoin Lisa Dianne Benoit Kinney & Denise Benoit, Jr. John & Anne Bergeron Bobby & Judy Blanchard Eddie & Bonita Blanchard Patricia Blumrich Carline Boudreaux James Boudreaux James & Cheryl Boullion Carl Bourgeois Nina Bourgeois Sarah Bourgeois Walden Bourgeois Carrol Braquet Donald & Shirley Braquet James & Catherine Brasseaux Joseph & Estille Brasseaux Susan Broaddus Floyd & Alfreda Broussard James & Karen Broussard James & Laura Buller Harold & Peggy Burleigh Rodney & Lois Carrier Wilson Cazaudebat Kennet & Susan Champagne Paul Ashby & Iva Clavelle Sarah Clavelle Eva Dell Comeaux (In memory of J.B. Boudraux) Eva Dell Comeaux (In memory of Lucy Arnaud) Leon & Lanell Comeaux Frank & Jennifer Connolly George Allen Conque Adam & Marianne Conque Allen & Martha Cooper Linus & Ann Cortez Joseph & Cynthia Courville Sandra T. Coussan Jake Cramer III Elwood & Dianne Credeur John & Bernadette Danos Betty David David & Jo Lynn Dean Jeff & Glenda Delahoussaye Jules & Lynn Demoruelle Rene’ & Crystal Demoura Michael & Wanda DeRouen Daren & Jill Deshotel Benni & Melinda Devillier Danny & Therese Doucet Joan Douget Joe & Linda Doughety Bernadete Dugas Linda Dugas Curtis Dupre Velma Faul Cecil & Edward Fayard Richard Feucht Burnell & Belva Fontenot Donny Fontenot Tommy Fontenot David & Priscilla Fontes Lois Friloux Fred & Joanna Gaspard Lonn & Kim Guidry Michael & Linda Guidry Willis & Jennifer Guidry Albert & Eva Guilbeau Elmo & Georgia Guilbeau Jerry Guilbeau Kirk & Jessica Guilbeaux Macklyn Guilbeau Lou Guillory Gary & Beth Guillotte Clay & Dee Dee Hammett John & Geraldine Hammond Amie Hebert Stephen & Jo Howard John & Delsy Jagneaux Melvin & Barbara Johnnie Trey & Kristen Johnson Ludrick & Brenda Labbe Wilbert & Doris Lacombe Robert & Debbie LaFleur John & Louisette Landry Paul & Dallas Landry Joseph & Judy Lavergne Theresa Leblanc Joseph & Phylis Ledet Marie Lejeune Karen Long Winsor & Lola Lyons Grace Mamer Stephen Matis Daniel & Frances (Candy) Martin John & Gloria Matte Oscar & Cynthia Matte James & Karen Mayard Michelle McConnell Marie Melancon Judy A. Menard Rebecca Miceli Rufus & Judith Mouisset Randy & Wanda Mouton Byron & Carolyn Perry Doug & Debbie Pierrottie Darrell Pontiff Terryll & Michelle Regan Louis & Nell Richard John Ray Robin Lillie Rochon Tye & Brandie Sandstrom Ivy & Becky Simon Bob & Linda Simpson James & Norma Smalley Jeff & Kelly Spence Donald & Shirlene Stelly Janet Stelly Michael & Molly Stevens Richard & Mae Tietz Russell & Krista Trahan Calvin & Patsy Vincent Tim & Renee Ware Tom & Kay West Frank & Peggy Widman Robin H. Wilson Terry & Debbie Young
NON-PARISHIONERS & BUSINESSES Melancon Funeral Home Evangeline Memorial Gardens St. Romain Finish Carpentry, LLC Petite Rouge Todd Matte Hoang Van Khuong & Anh Hong Tran Clara Arceneaux Stuller Family Foundation
69.45!
If your family gives just $69.45 a
month, you join other families in
reaching our goal!
Did You Know...
that parishioners of this parish have built
FIVE churches on these grounds?
NOW IT IS OUR TURN TO TAKE CARE
OF OUR CHURCH!
“By your prayer and intercession, you are the advocates of all who seek God, who are journeying towards God. You bear witness to a hope which, against every form of hopelessness, silent or spoken, points to the fidelity and the loving concern of God.
Hence you are on the side of those who are crushed by misfortune and cannot break free of their burdens. You bear witness to that Love which gives itself for humanity and thus conquered death.” ~Pope Benedict XVI,
with priests, religious, and seminarians in Austria, 2007
VOCATION PRAYER LORD OF THE HARVEST,
BLESS young people with the gift of courage to respond to your call. Open their hearts to great ideals, to great things.
INSPIRE all of Your disciples to mutual love and giving – for vocations blossom in the good soil of faithful people.
INSTILL those in religious life, parish ministries, and families with the confidence and grace to invite others to embrace the bold and noble path of a life consecrated to You.
UNITE us to Jesus through prayer and sacrament, so that we may cooperate with You in building Your reign of mercy and truth, of justice and peace. AMEN. ~Pope Francis
~ 2015 A YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE ~ November 29, 2014 - February 2, 2016
PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY!
For the week of August 3rd – August 9th:
August 3 Bishop Michael Jarrell August 4 Rev. Arthur Warren August 5 Rev. Brian Webre, CJC August 6 Rev. Derrick Weingarter, SJ August 7 Rev. Travis Abadie August 8 Rev. Lawrence Abara August 9 Rev. Ambrose Akalawu, CSSp
LORD JESUS, Eternal Priest and Good Shepherd of Your people, let the fire of Your love burn strong in the hearts of Your priests. As humble shepherds, let them walk among Your people as friend, healer, reconciler and man of prayer. As fathers in the Spirit, let their ministry be selfless and life-giving, an ever-flowing stream of the divine compassion. Let their lives be transparent sacraments of Your love, and when they preach Your holy word, let it be with a fire born of their own love for You, who are the Father’s Word of love to the world. Like You, Lord Jesus, let them hate ill-doing but love the sinner, always careful not to break the bruised reed, always striving to be loved, not feared. Like You, Lord Jesus, let them be peace… Amen.
In Observance of the Year of Consecrated Life OPEN HOUSE SUNDAYS:
Aug. 30, Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 22, Dec. 27 Get a close-up view of the Consecrated Life and gain a Plenary Indulgence. Pray Midday Prayer and Evening Prayer with the Community of Jesus Crucified.
Midday Prayer: 11:45am; Evening Prayer: 6:15pm Holy Mass: 12:00noon
The Gate & Chapel will open from 8:30am to 6:30pm. Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center; 103 Railroad Avenue, St. Martinville. For more information call: 394-6550.
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF PRIESTHOOD! On August 6, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist,
Monsignor Charles J. Mallet cordially invites everyone to join him
as he offers a Mass of Thanksgiving, celebrating 60 years of ordination
to the Holy Priesthood!
MASTER, WHERE DO YOU STAY? COME AND SEE
COME AND SEE RETREAT-AUGUST 28th-31st For men interested in the Religious life at the
Community of Jesus Crucified Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center
St. Martinville The Retreat begins at 6pm Friday and
ends at 5pm Monday
HIGHLIGHTS Come and learn about Consecrated Life Experience the Community of Jesus Crucified Learn about the charism and spirituality of CJC Consecrated Chant the Divine Office and participate in the daily
activities of CJC See firsthand religious life with a local community
For more info., call Fr. Champagne at (337) 394-6550 or email: [email protected]
EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION ALONG BAYOU TECHE “FETE-DIEU DU TECHE”
There will be a Eucharistic Procession along Bayou Teche on SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION, in honor of the 250th Anniversary of St. Martin de Tours and the Arrival of the Acadians. Father Michael Champagne, CJC, has announced that Bishop Michael Jarrell has given permission for the Blessed Sacrament to be carried by boat down Bayou Teche from Leonville to St. Martinville. The day begins with Holy Mass by Bishop Glen John Provost, D.D., Bishop of Lake Charles, at St. Leo Catholic Church in Leonville at 8:00 a.m. There will be a Procession to the Landing at 9:00 a.m.; Boat Procession departs at 9:30 a.m. The Procession includes stops at each Church on the Bayou: Arnaudville (10:20am), Cecilia (11:45am), Breaux Bridge (1:35pm), Parks (3:15pm) for Rosary and Benediction. The Boat Procession will end up at Evangeline Oak in St. Martinville (4:45pm), where it will disembark and process into St. Martin de Tours for Benediction, then process down Main Street to Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel for Vespers and Benediction (6:00pm). All are encouraged to gather with family and friends along the banks of Bayou Teche for Rosary and Benediction and to greet the Blessed Sacrament as the Boat Procession passes by. Parish organizations, families, Cursillo groups, etc., are encouraged to register a boat with banner and appropriate decorations. Please send an email to [email protected] and a registration packet will be mailed to you. For more information, please contact Father Michael Champagne (337-394-5660) or [email protected].
UNVEILED: DISCOVERING THE GREAT
MYSTERY IN YOUR MARRIAGE Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church & Student Center along with the Diocese of Lafayette office of Marriage and Family Life present a Married couples
retreat; Unveiled: Discovering the Great Mystery in Your Marriage by Dr. Bob Schuchts & the John Paul II Healing Center. This is an interactive & preached retreat for couples consisting of talks and meditations pertinent to living out the Sacrament of Matrimony with deeper intimacy. There will also be a “Breakout Track” for last year’s attendees. This track will consist of several breakout sessions that will take you to deeper levels of understanding and experience of the material, building upon the foundation of last years’ event. The retreat will take place AUGUST 7-9 in Jeanmard Hall at Our
Lady of Wisdom in Lafayette. Registration for this event is found on ragincajuncatholics.org/unveiled.
"TRUE DEVOTION TO MARY” FOLLOW-UP WORKSHOP in preparation for
TOTAL CONSECRATION TO MARY Deacon Cody Miller will conduct a follow-up workshop on Total Consecration to Mary on Monday, August 10th at 6:00pm in the church. This workshop is a follow-up to the initial workshop held in April and is in preparation for the Total
Consecration to Mary on Saturday, September 12th, Feast of the
Most Holy Name of Mary.
2015 MAN-TO-MAN CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE BE COURAGEOUS, BE CATHOLIC
Saturday, August 22, 2015; 8:00am – 2:00pm The 2015 Man-to-Man Catholic Men’s Conference will be held on Saturday, August 22nd, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Keynote speaker will be Fr. Larry Richards from Erie, Pennsylvania. He is the founder of The Reason for Our Hope Foundation, as well as Pastor of St. Joseph’s Bread of Life in Erie. Special guest speaker will be Lafayette native Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Crowley. You can register at www.m2m2015.com. This year’s fee is $30.00 and includes lunch. Men of all faiths are welcome.
CHRIST IN THE CITY Christ in the City provides a monthly opportunity for young adults to worship through Eucharistic Adoration. At
each hour-long service, those in attendance pray in silence before the Blessed Sacrament, hear a homily, sing and go to confession. Christ in the City will be held on the 1st Thursday of every month at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 419 Doucet Road, Lafayette, LA, from 7:00-8:00PM. The events are open to
young adults in their 20s and 30s, married or single. A cry room will be available for those with young children. Each Christ in the City event will be followed by a time of fellowship at Cornerbar. For more information about Christ in the City or how YOU
can get involved, please find us on facebook, email [email protected], or visit the website: http://ChristInTheCityLafayette.Wordpress.com.
Year of Mercy
December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016 "This is the opportune moment to change our lives... to allow our hearts to be touched!" -Pope Francis
On March 13, 2015, Pope Francis announced an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, to highlight the Catholic Church's "mission to be a witness of mercy." "No one can be excluded from God's mercy," the Holy Father said. Mercy is “the beating heart of the Gospel”, the pope wrote in the official proclamation of the 2015-2016 extraordinary jubilee or Holy Year of Mercy.
THE MAGNIFICAT YEAR OF MERCY COMPANION Magnificat is offering a page-a-day guide for living the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. The St. Peter Bookstore will soon be placing a pre-order for Magnificat’s “Year of Mercy Companion”. If you would like to reserve a copy for yourself and perhaps a friend or family member please call the Parish Office and leave your name and phone number and we will notify you when they arrive in mid-November. The Magnificat Year of Mercy Companion will include:
Poetry
Meditations
Profiles of saints
Catechesis
Witnesses to mercy drawn from history, literature, and present-day stories
Scriptural reflections
Devotions and prayers
And special section of key resources, including the official Jubilee calendar of events and a Little Office of Divine Mercy.
CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR COPY
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION
WILL BE HELD AUG 5th
– AUG 25th
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 25TH!
REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE AUGUST 25TH DEADLINE.
Registration will be OPEN for the following Faith Formation Programs:
K-8th Faith Formation First Holy Communion 9th-10th Confirmation Preparation Confirmation Year
* First Communion candidates must have a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate included with registration. * 9th – 11th Confirmation students must have a copy of your child’s Baptism and First Communion Certificates included with registration.
• Registration forms must be complete, and either mailed, dropped into the after-hours drop box, or turned into the office with full payment.
WHAT PARISH SHOULD I REGISTER MY CHILD IN?
Bishop Michael Jarrell, Bishop of the Lafayette Diocese, requires that all Catholics receive the Sacraments and their Faith Formation in their parish. You must enroll in the Sacramental Preparation and Faith Formation Programs at your parish. You may not window shop at various parishes and pick the parish programs that you prefer.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU BELONG TO A PARISH?
If you live within the geographical boundaries of St. Peter Parish you are a territorial parishioner. However, you must formally register as a parishioner by filling out a Census Registration Form. This can be done on-line or by calling the parish office.
If you have questions or concerns please email Mark Bennett, Faith Formation Coordinator,
THE ASSUMPTION
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
AUGUST 15TH Novena Prayer in Honor of Our Lady (August 7th – 15th)
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Almighty and eternal God, You took the holy Virgin up into the kingdom of heaven after she had heard the word of God and kept it. We ask You to make us, Your servants, always intent on the things which are above, so that we may come to share in her glory. We pray through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them
safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ATTENTION ALUMNI!!
Carencro Catholic School is in search of all its alumni! Please send your mailing and/or e-mail address along with the last year you attended CCS to [email protected] or 200 W St. Peter St., Carencro, LA 70520
Carencro Catholic School's summer office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admissions or employment.
JULY 26, 2015
OFFERING TOTAL $8,425.12 Build. & Main. $253.00 St. Vincent de Paul $290.00
We give to the support of the Church, NOT because the Church needs, but because WE NEED to give back to God a thankful share of what He has first given to us!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP! BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT,
WE HAVE A WONDERFUL PLACE OF WORSHIP.
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT EGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus proclaiming that He is “the bread of life.” He then offers an invitation to come to Him. For us, the invitation is to live the Eucharistic life in Christ. What does it mean for our parish family to live together in the Eucharist? What does it mean for us to share the Eucharist together, to participate in the “bread of life” together? Does it mean we love each other, support our community of faith, work together? Do we carry each other’s burdens? Celebrate our joys? What are the practical implications of being good stewards
of our Eucharistic life together?
ROSARY FOR PEACE
The Rosary for peace for our country and our soldiers will be prayed every Thursday before 6:30am Mass.
IN MEMORIAM SANCTUARY LIGHT
In Memory of Tim Fontenot by Mom & Pa ALL MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON
THURSDAY MORNINGS FROM 8:00AM TILL 12:00 NOON. MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY - August 3 6:30AM - Moon & Monique Breaux (Her BD); Lucien Tauzin & living & deceased members of Tauzin Family
TUESDAY - August 4 6:30AM - Wilfred & Elsie Richard; Connie James Lavergne by Bonne Mort Society
WEDNESDAY - August 5 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; Christy Ana Alvergue (BD) & Manilla Mamer; Earl Patin by Bonne Mort Society
THURSDAY - August 6 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; Andrea Beth Lejeune (BD); Lillian L Barry (BD); Gene Landry; Maria LeBlanc; Kendall K. Saltzman; Ellerine Kidder (BD)
FRIDAY - August 7 6:30AM - For living & deceased members of the Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Society; Carole D. Conque; Michael Hoffpauir (DA); Jerry Arnaud (BD)
SATURDAY - August 8 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & deceased members of Coussan Family; Anita & Rhule Guidry; Allen “Al” Bourgeois; M/M Walton Bourque & Earlene B. Blue; M/M Sidney Dugas, A. J. Dugas, Anna Lee Dejean; J. B. Boudreaux; M/M Richard LeBlanc, Sr.; Mrs. Louise Q. Smith; John Matt, Glenn Matt & Robert Matt; Edmond Melancon, Jr. & Dan Maher
SUNDAY - August 9 7:00AM - M/M Richard Truax & deceased members of Truax & McMillan Families; Joseph O. Stelly & Laura Mae Stelly; Melancon, Connolly & Fontenot Families; M/M Ray P. Breaux, M/M Ourelie Landry & Dr. Fred Meyer; Andrea Beth Lejeune; Mrs. Huey “Lucy” Arnaud by Bonne Mort Society; For those who prayed for Shirley Braquet 10:00AM-Parishioners 5:30PM - Mrs. Rosa Mae Richard; Fred Gaspard; M/M John Kidder, Ellerine & Gloria
CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL
PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931
www.CarencroCatholic.org
ALTAR FLOWERS
LEFT MAIN ALTAR In memory of Andrea Lejeune (BD 8/6)
by Barney & Paula Lejeune RIGHT MAIN ALTAR
In memory of Mark Trahan & Greg Broussard by Martha & Melvin Trahan
BLESSED MOTHER In memory of Paul Mamer
by the Family ST. JOSEPH
In memory of Jude Gervais (DA) by Wife & Children
ST. ANNE In memory of Cristy Ana Alvergue (BD 8/5) & Manilla Mamer Conques
by Yvonne M. Hernandez SACRED HEART/
In memory of Karl Braquet & In Thanksgiving for the many prayers for my open heart surgery
by Shirley & Donald Braquet
ALTAR FLOWER DONORS: If you or your family would like to donate flowers for our church in memory of your loved ones contact Martha Trahan at 896-4187. We give thanks for those who have donated flowers for the altars over the years to make our church such a special place to Worship!
ALTAR FLOWER DONORS If you or your family would like to donate flowers for our church in memory of your loved ones, beginning with the Easter Season, contact Martha Trahan at 896-4187. We give thanks
for those who have donated flowers for the altars over the years to make our church such a special place to Worship!
ST. PETER LENDING LIBRARY The St. Peter Lending Library is open in the Parish Office during regular office hours. You are invited to come by and browse the
large selection of Catholic books, CDs & DVDs available in the library to aid you in your spiritual journey.
DONATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED Donations of new or gently used Catholic books, CDs & DVDs can be
dropped off at the Parish Office during regular office hours.
A CATHOLIC JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF
The office of Marriage and Family Life will offer two “A Catholic Journey through Grief” retreats a year; one in the spring and the other in the fall. It consists of a full day retreat with a follow up session two weeks later. The retreat will be led by Joan Broussard. Joan is a published author, writing several magazine articles on the gifts of the sacraments. She has recently published the Second Edition of her first book, Grief Guts and Grace where she offers guidance, and practical wisdom to those struggling with grief and loss. Joan has been offering Spiritual Direction since 2007 and she currently serves as President of the Louisiana Spiritual Directors organization. Our fall retreat will be held October 4th with the follow up on October 18th. The cost of the event is $30.00 which includes supplies for both days and lunch for the retreat day. Visit http://www.diolaf.org/grief to register.
