PastorFr.LouisJ.RichardAssociateFr.MichaelRichardPastoral Associate Sr.CarmelitaLatiolais,S.E.C.Deacons TamM.Tran,WilliamVincent, FrancisCao,AndrewSchumacherDirector of Parish Renewal & EvangelizationMr.JohnListiWeddings & Christian Formation Director Ms.RenellaLiversFunerals & Cemetery Manager Mrs.EileenBoudoin,C.C.C.E. Business Manager DeaconDavidVaughnReceptionist Mrs.MargueriteLandryDirector of Music & Church Organist Mr.TommyGuidryChristian Service Center Directors Mr.Marcelo&Mrs.KelliDavisMaintenanceMr.Malcolmd’AugereauHousekeeperMrs.KimWhiteLife Teen Youth Ministers Mr.JohnListi,Drew&RachelDavid, Mr.DustinBertrand,Ms.AndreaDelhommer
WEEKEND Saturday:4:00PMSunday:7:00AM9:00AM11:00AM3:00PM(Vietnamese)5:30PMWEEKDAYS Monday-Fridays:6:30AM
RECONCILIATION Saturday:2:30-3:30PMSunday:4:45-5:15PMAlso before weekday Mass. Othertimesbyrequest.
BAPTISM Pleasecalltheparishof icetoschedule.BAPTISM PREPARATION Pleasecalltheparishof icetoschedule.Classesareheld2ndMondayeveryothermonth.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Pleasecalltheparishof icetoschedule.
MARRIAGE Pleasecontacttheparishof iceatleastSIXmonthsbeforemarriagedate.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Pleasecalltheparishof iceaftercontactingtheFuneralHome.
Welcome to St. Mary Magdalen Parish. Newcomers please introduce yourself and complete a census form located in the back of church or call the of ice 337-893-0244. 300PereMegretStreet P.O.Box1507Abbeville,LA70511-1507
website: stmarymagdalenparish.org
La Madeleine
ST. MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8 OCTOBER 2017
ST. MARY MAGDALEN PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We,theCatholicCommunityofSt.MaryMagdalen• EmbraceourbaptismalcommitmenttoChrist• Livealifeoffaith,service,andworship• Seektotransformtheworldthroughprayer&evangelization
FROM THE PASTOR
Take care of our Vineyard Thethemeorimageofthescripturestodayisthatofa“vineyard”.Isaiah(chapter5:1-7)inour irstreadinghashimofferingadismalprophecytotheIsraeliteswhohavefailedtokeepGod’scovenant,fromneglectingthepoorandthewidows,toworshippingidolsandsoforth.SoGodissuesawarning:Israel–God’sfa-voritevineyard–willbeabandonedbyGodandleftforruin.TheGospelpicksuponthissimilarthemewhereJesussays:“The kingdom of God
will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” Thatis, “if you don’t use it, we’ll give it to someone who will.” Godwantsustotakecareofhisvineyard.WemustbegoodstewardsofthegiftsGodhasen-trustedtous.IbelievewhatweseehereisaGodwhoisnotsomuchangry,butrather,disappoint-edinus,andonlyhopingwewilltakethegiftsthatarebeingofferedtous.OneoftheoptionalprayersforMassistheEucharisticPrayerforReconciliation1.We indhereabeautifulinsightintoGod’smercy:“For you do not cease to spur us on to possess a more abundant life and, being rich in mercy you constantly offer pardon and call on sinners to trust in your for-giveness alone.”
Word of the Day “Happiness is not a matter of intensity,
but of balance and order, and rhythm and harmony.” ThomasMerton
October 01, 2017 1st collec on $ 12,996.00 Second Collec on: Insurance $ 2,797.50
Second Collec on This Week: Maintenance Fund Next week: No Second Collec on
Thank you for your stewardship!
*EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS*
ROSARY FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND FAMILIES OCTOBER 12TH
ArosarywillberecitedonThursday,October12at6:00pminChurchbytheCatholicDaughters.Thisrosaryisforallcancerpatientsandfamilieswhohavebeenaffectedbythisterribledisease.RosaryandAdorationledbyDeaconVincentwithmusicandprayers.CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Thisorganizationprovidesitsmemberswithup-datedprogramstoservetheneedsofchurchandcommunity,coveringactivitiesattheparishlevelandexpandingintoallconcernsoftoday'schurchandsociety.RegularmeetingsofthelocalcourtareheldonceamonthonthesecondThursdayat6:30PMintheConferenceRoom.WeencourageallCatholicwomen18yearsandoldertojointheCatholicDaughterstosharetheirMinistries.MelissaVincent,[email protected] iceat337-893-0244.
OMELETTE MASS The Annual Omele e Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM on Sunday, November 5th, St. Mary Magdalen Church. Bishop Deshotel as celebrant.
Important Meeting Saturday October 21 at 9:00 AM
in Church Required – for all current and potential Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers as well as volunteer Sacristans. We will discuss changes in the scheduling of minis-ters and review expectations of your ministry and service. Please make every effort to attend this brief meeting.
PRAYERS * FIRST COMMUNION*PARISHIONERS WHO ARE ILL
BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE
In memory of Carolyn Hebert Bazar
SANCTUARY CANDLE
All victims of Las Vegas Shooting and all other violence
PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY OF
Mary Jane Richard Neveaux Wilda Faulk Hebert
John Flemon Gaspard
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord
WE PRAY FOR BLESSINGS OF HEALTH FOR HOMEBOUND & PARISHIONERS WHO ARE ILL - LouiseBaudoin,Joyce&Car-rollBaudoin,Richard&AudreyBelaire,Paul&AudreyBergeron,Ef ieBernard,JaneBohrer,El-desBourque,M/MAlanBourque,IreneBrous-sard,WildaBroussard,MeliseBroussard,GeorgellaCurtis,LorraineDanof,MeezieDo-nahue,LanaDore,AudreyFaulk,CharlieFredrick,LolaGrif in,MaryAnn&RitaGuarino,Bob&Mil-dredGuidry,AnnieGuidry,WildaHebert,LindaHebert,RoseHerpin,MarcieHollier,RoseLabauve,PaulLandry,M/MLevanLeBlanc,JudyLeblanc,EmileLeBouef,EldithLege,FloLormand,CherylMeaux,CliffordMonic,Elaine&PeteMouledous,HazelMouton,MaryPerry,MarjoriePierce,MariePrejean,OtisRichard,AnnaLeeRob-in,Ms.DonaldRoy,MaryScalisi,TookieSonnier,RosaBellStansbury,YvonneStelly,GloriaTheall,Sheena&TravisTouchet,James&MaryTrahan,LinestTrahan,PatrickWeaver.o- When ba ered by life's storms, or immersed in a dense fog of suffering and uncertainty, we may
feel alone and unequipped to handle the circumstances. Yet with words that echo through thousands of years into the corners of our hearts, the Lord says to
us, "Do not fear: I am with you" (Isaiah 41:10). He speaks these words not as one who merely observes our pain, but as one who experienced immense suffering. And the very wounds that bear witness to his suffering indicate the essence of our iden ty and worth: we are loved by God. Reflec ng on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things beau ful. He makes all things new. He is always with us. Jesus promised this when he gave the disciples the same mission he gives to each of us: Go. Go be my hands and feet to a world enslaved by fear. Go to the woman who is unexpectedly pregnant and fears the future. Go to your friend who fears re-prisal at work because he takes a stand for the protec on of human life. Go to
your aging parent in failing health who fears being a burden. And go to others, too, for their support. We don't need to have everything figured out. We can simply follow the guidance of Our Blessed Mother, the first disciple: "Do whatever he tells you" (John 2:5). Walk with each other. Do not be afraid to embrace God's gi of life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us.
ACTS* YOUTH* MINISTRIES
FOR MEN -DEC 7-10, 2017 ACTSretreatisathreedayandthreenightCatholiclayretreatpresentedbyfellowparishioners.TheretreatbeginsonThurs-dayeveningDec7thendingSundayDec.10thwith11AMMassatSt.MaryMagdalen.Registrationformsonwebsiteatchurchdoorsandof ice.ContactFr.Louie,[email protected]://www.stmarymagdalenparish.org/acts
FOR WOMEN FEB 1-4 REGISTER NOW!
Registrationformsoravailableonwebsiteatchurchdoorsandof ice.ContactRenellaLiversorJohnListi893-0244renella@[email protected]://www.stmarymagdalenparish.org/acts
ACTS - REGISTER NOW!
EDGE— Sun.Nov.5st-Edge6:30-8:00pmMinis-triesBldg.6th,7thand8thgradespleaseregister.LIFE TEEN/CONFIRMATION CLASS SundayOc-tober8—6:30-8:30pmPereMegretCenterFIRST COMMUNION PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT CLASSES—Tuesday,October24that4:15pm,MinistriesBldg.
COLOR OF LOVE FESTIVAL AND 5K TheChristianServiceCenterwillhostaThanks-givingFestivalandFundraiserNovember18th.TheCSCwillholda5KRun/FunWalk,beginningat9:00am.Plateluncheswillbesoldandotheractivitiesforeveryonetoenjoy.Getateamto-getherandjoinusNovember18th.Awardswillbegiventoeveryagegroup.Register:www.cajuntiming.com.Orcscabbeville@gmail.com.ForinformationcallKelliorMarcelloDavisat893-9756.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY October22isWorldMissionSunday!Everyyear,thisSundayinOctobercelebratesandencouragesoureffortstoproclaimtheGospelinbothwordanddeed.EveryparishisaskedtoraiseawarenessoftheworldwideevangelizingeffortsoftheChurch.Par-ishesalsotakeupacollectionfortheSocietyforthePropagationoftheFaithtobeusedforthemissions.
POPE FRANCIS CALLS ON US TO RESPECT EACH AND EVERY LIFE. GodcreateseachpersoninGod’simageandlike-ness,whichmeanswearemadetobeinalivingrelationshipwithGod.Theessenceofouridentityandworth,thesourceofourdignity,isthatwearelovedbyGod:“Wearenotthesumofourweaknessesandfailures;wearethesumoftheGod’sloveforusandourrealcapacitytobecometheimageofhisSon.”Prayerisatthecenterof40DaysforLife.Duringeachcampaign,wearecallingonpeopleoffaithacrossthenation…andaroundtheworld…tofallontheirkneesbeforetheLord,askingHimtohearourpleaandhealourland.Thelargest40DaysforLifecampaignEVER,be-ganonWednesday,September27.Formorein-formationgotowww.usccb.org/prolife
RESPECT LIFE * ACTIVITIES
VC SCHOLARSHIP DINNER
Vermilion Catholic High School Scholarship Dinner
Celebrating50YearsofLearningandServingChristTuesday, October 17th
Cocktails-6 pm Dinner-7 pm
Magdalen Place $50 Donation per person Allfundsraisedprovides inancialassistanceforourstudents.Forticketsorinformation,contacttheschoolof iceat893-6636.
Adult Educa on in the Faith October 31, 2017 marks the 500th Anniversary of Mar n Luther pos ng his 95 theses on the door of the Cathedral in Wi enberg. This event became the spark that set off the Protestant Reforma on. Fr. Michael will be offering a four session study on the History of the Reforma on: how it happened, how the Church re-sponded, and where it has le us today. Sessions will be on Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm in the Minis-tries Building. Session dates: Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20.
Knight of Columbus Knights of Columbus will meet at American Legion Hall located next to the Na onal Guard Armory. Next mee ng will be held on Wednesday, October 11th at 6:30pm.
Please join us in praying the Rosary for America on Saturday, October 14th, 12noon at Magdalen Square to commemorate the 100th Anni-versary of Our Lady’s Appari on at Fa ma, Portugal,
Blessing of Cemeteries The Blessing of the Hebert Cemetery will be held on Sunday, October 29th at 3:00pm. Deacon Joseph Hebert will bless the graves. For more informa on call Edwin Hebert at 967-9719. Blessing of Abshire Cemetery will be held on Sun-day, October 29th at 1:00pm. For more informa on call Melissa Bourque at 652-2525
When Christ returns, will we be found working dili-gently in the Lord’s “vineyard;” conver ng our own hearts into a rich harvest of love and compassion? Calling those outside our vineyard to enter into the joy of the Lord? Or will we just be living, taking ad-vantage of what the Lord has given us, but not do-ing our part in return?
Date/Mass Times Celebrant/ Deacon Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers
Saturday, October 14th 4:00pm
Fr. Louie Dea. Schumacher (P)Deacon Tran (S)
Philomena Hatch Tim Landry Austin Bourque Alexander Golden
Sunday October 15th 7:00am
Fr. Louie Dea. Schumacher (P)
Allen McLain Patricia Delcambre (S) Mouledous
Ryan McLain
9:00am
Fr. Michael Dea. Schumacher (P) Deacon Vincent
Gene Sellers Mike Guilbeaux
Mollie Charpentier (S- Only) Kenneth Choate or Anne Guilbeaux
Austin Landry Rachel Choate Anna Grace David
11:00am
Fr. Michael Dea. Schumacher (P) Deacon Cao (S)
Andy Veazey Jude Broussard
Phylis Berberich Jeff Melancon
Zachary Broussard Celeste Broussard Ella Desormeaux
5:30pm Fr. Louie Dea. Schumacher (P) Denise Orellana
Joan Greco (S-Only) Andy Young Robert Gallet
Luke Roger Jude Roger Andre LeBlanc
MASS INTENTIONS– Oct 9th– Oct 15th MONDAY St Denis & John Leonardi Jon 1:1—-2:2, 11, Lk 10:25-37 6:30 AM Rev Christopher Cambre; Leah Broussard; Phanxico Xavier; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Phero Nguyen Ngoc Giao; Jules Patrick “
Butch” Donovan; Wilda Hebert; Sara & Katie Trahan; Ian & Evan Boudreaux TUESDAY Jon 3:1-10, Lk 10:38-42 6:30 AM Rev Corey Campeaux; Phanxico Xavier; M/M Louis Ledet, Sr; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Linh Hon Mo Coi; Caitlin & Trent
Boudreaux; Kyle & Carrie Mouton WEDNESDAY St John XXIII Jon 4:1-11, Lk 11:1-4 6:30 AM Rev Joseph Campion, SSJ; John Vidos; Maxine & Marshall LeBlanc; Roger Sellers; Ken & Jackie Taylor; Hestor Broussard; Potsy Landry; Edward Broussard; Jo Ann Ussery; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Phanxico Xavier; Velma & Luce Frederick; Special Intention; Prayer Blanket Intentions; Sr Carm Latiolais THURSDAY Mal 3:13-20b, Lk 11:5-13 6:30 AM Bishop Dominic Carmon, SVD; Broussard; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Phanxico Xavier; Dudley L. & Lillian P. Broussard; Kimrenee Boudreaux ; Todd & Kara Trahan 7:30AM VC School Mass Helen & James Nash; Fr. Donald Theriot; Sr. Stella Marie; Prof Frederick FRIDAY Jl 1:13-15, 2:1-2, Lk 11:15-26 6:30AM Rev Clair Cazayoux, SJ; Fr. Michael Richard; Judy LeBlanc; Marshall, Maxine & Roland LeBlanc; Maria Nhan Nguyen; Maria Mai Tran; Nghiem Nguyen Phanxico Xavier; Giuse Nguyen The Kha; Nedier & Deulah Richard; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00 PM St Callistus I Is 25:6-10a, Phil 4:12-14, Mt 22:1-14 Rev Michael Champagne, CJC; Patrick Tomeny, Sr; Dennis LeBlanc, Sr; Eltes Trahan; James “Bubba” Frederick; Huey Picard; Maud Ditch; Ivy Richard Family; Eldes Touchet; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Knox Michael Trahan; Charles LeBlanc; Dibby Faulk; Shirley Dubois; Raymond Carney; Velma B. Landry; Judy LeBlanc; Phanxico Xavier; Lexine Belaire Cultner; Maria Nhan Nguyen; Maria Mai Tran; M/M Sam Guarino & Family; Tony & Enid Guarino; Josephine Guarino; Flo B. Guidry; Nicole Leblanc; M/M John Vigneaux; Annie & Leonard Sellers & Wayne; Roger Sellers; Barbara & Daniel Jude Broussard; John Vidos; M/M Joe Bourque & Family; Esther Bohrer 7:00 AM Rev Gregory Chauvin; M/M Long Bui; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Ivy & Annie Matthews; George Veazey Family; Theodule & Joyce Noel; Maria Mai Tran; Kathryn Hatch 9:00 AM Judy LeBlanc; Benji Vienne; Maxine & Marshall LeBlanc; Orphaned Souls; Phanxico Xavier; Maria Nhan Nguyen; Maria Mai Tran; Kirk Boudreaux; Roy Landry, ann. Theresa L. Langlinais; Linh HonTien Nhan 11:00 AM For the Parishioners 3:00 PM Respect of all Life 5:30 PM Jim Bouse; Greco & Scroggin Families; Olga Toups; Nick LeBlanc; Nellie Alleman; Joyce Duhon; Ulysse Broussard, Jr; Ball & Ruby Lege & Family; Knox Michael Trahan
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