` eSt. 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 Jody McConnell..... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager Cindy Courville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Capital Campaign Office Manager Karen Broussard . . . . . . . .. . . .. . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Parish Deacon Deacon Barney Lejeune . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-4267 Sacred Music Coordinator

Dr. Michael Totaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Natural Family Planning

Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 886-1437 Pro-Life Coordinators Matthew & Amber Gauthier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gauthieramberg@yahoo.com Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator

Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334 Catholic Daughters

GeorgAnna Robichaux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-0120 St. Anne Society Madeline S. Braquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8703 Bonne Mort Society

Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780 Knights of Columbus

(3rd Degree) Wilbert Lacombe, Grand Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-4664 (4th Degree) David Cloteau, Faithful Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366-3233

Altar Servers Matt Arceneaux .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mattarceneaux@gmail.com

St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9499 God’s Little Dusters

Rose Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-6278 Usher Coordinator

Mark Prejean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 277-4215 Cub Scout Pack 497

Bobby Kennerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552-8962 Boy Scout Troup 143

Brian Deshotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .654-7488 Prayer Line

Debbie Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-6662 Unplanned Pregnancy

For Free Confidential Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 289-9366 Parish Pastoral Council Members

Corey Bordelon, Chairman, Jeff Mentel, Vice-Chairman Matthew Arceneaux, Secretary John Bergeron, Allen Latour, Barney Lejeune, Janet Stelly, Duane Prejean Connor Rock, 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 Mark P. Ledoux Pastor

VOLUME 1071 NUMBER 1070

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR

MONDAY – DECEMBER 26 6:30AM – Mass

TUESDAY – DECEMBER 27 6:30AM – Mass 6:00PM – Choir Practice [Church]

WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 28 6:30AM – Mass 5:30PM – Overeaters Anonymous

[Parish Hall Upper Room] 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [Parish Hall]

THURSDAY – DECEMBER 29 6:30AM – Mass 6:00PM – Choir Practice [Church]

FRIDAY – DECEMBER 30 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

6:30AM – Mass SATURDAY – DECEMBER 31

New Year’s Eve Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

4:00PM – Mass SUNDAY – JANUARY 1

New Year’s Day Happy New Year!

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

7:00AM – Mass 10:00AM – Mass NO 1:00PM MASS NO 5:30PM MASS

FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER WORSHIP: As we start a New Liturgical year, may we spend time in prayer each day and be intentional about God and His will for our lives. FAITH FORMATION: May we take advantage of the rich Liturgical Season of Advent by praying and reflecting on the Sacred Scriptures at

daily Mass that lead us into anticipation of Jesus’ coming. EVANGELIZATION: So others can experience Jesus in us, let us cleanse our hearts from sin in Confession that Christ may find no obstacle

to dwelling within us. SOCIAL JUSTICE: As we reflect on our blessings this Advent, may they be cause for praise and gratitude to God and lead us to act upon

the needs of the poor, refugee, abandoned, imprisoned and disregarded. 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.' BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: In thanksgiving for the sacrificial offerings of prayer and monetary gifts to our Parish Capital Campaign. May

everyone's continued sacrificial gifts help us FINISH STRONG toward the remaining financial needs of our church parish.

SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

MERRY CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 25, 2016

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER

UNIVERSAL INTENTION: That the scandal of

child-soldiers may be eliminated the world over. FOR EVANGELIZATION: That the peoples of

Europe may rediscover the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Gospel which gives joy and hope to life.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED FOR THE BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS FLOWERS.

DONATIONS WERE SENT IN MEMORY/HONOR OF THE FOLLOWING: Sarah, Catherine, Mark Bouillion Robert Bordelon Paul May Arthur & Rena Caballero Frederick N. Meyer Irvin Soileau M/M Enold Huval Hannah May Edgar P. Domingue Ann D. Domigue Ashton Ross Breaux Paul Breaux Edgar R. (RJ) Domingue Maudrey Hebert Miranda Breaux Kyle McDonough Hebert, Wagley, Vincent Families Clint John Blanchard Tim Fontenot Cecile Boone Fontenot Frances Ware Nolan D. Ware Louis & Marjorie Quebedeaux Stephen & Viola Taylor Quebedeaux/Meche Family Taylor/Devillier Family Gabby Clavelle Alvin Soileau Irene & John Myers Franklin & Grady Pryor M/M David Guidry & Family Emma Kennedy Stuart Kennedy Allen (Al) Ray Bourgeois Cathy Guidry Fr. Kenneth Morvant Ronnie James Thibodeaux Lucille Melancon Rayland Quebedeaux Claytom Beadle All the lost souls in the world John Guidry & Family Ronald Vidrine James Carrier Mae Burliegh Joey Myers Mr. Geraldine Cortez 1 LT. Dimith del Castillo Dr. Eddie Els Laurie Domengeaux Denver Denison Leon & Sarah Comeaux Toby & Willel Potier Shuff & LaFleur Families John & Ruby Conque Charles Grundy & Ann Grundy Adamson Deceased Ray Family Members Deceased Simon Family Members Garen Guillotte Ben Guillotte Mary Guillotte Jeanette Thibodeaux Warner Thibodeaux Lacombe & Olivier Family Lennis & Cloma Trahan Fenway Joseph Kennerson Terry J. Young Audrey M. Elkins M/M Alcide Young Rita Breaux Patty Luke Hernandez Patsy Domingue Hernandez Solange G. Hernandez Charlotte L. McConnell Cora B. Domingue M/M Jules S. Broussard M/M Clay Mouton Anna Mae B. Rita H. W. Melvin Hurst Doug Leake Alvin Cross Gregory Delahoussaye Larry Ardoin, Sr & Dot Ardoin Larry Ardoin, Sr. children Conway Ardoin & Family Clifford Regan Family M/M Leon Prejean Barry J. Dupuis M/M Francis Braquet & Bobbie M/M Sosthene Guidry & Family Austin & Lela Demoruelle M/M John Kidder, Gloria, Ellerine M/M Stanislaus Dalfrey Family Andrew L. Smith Bobbie & Nicholas Chiasson Jim & Jimmy Domingue Lucien Tauzin Kathy, Julie & Cecile Domingue Louise Q. Smith Patrick Smith Shelton Smith Diana Braquet Burnell Pierrottie M/M Wilfred Carroll, Sr. Fr. Roy Edwards Rena Mae Bourque (DA) Mrs. Alice Gene Lister St. Romain Dr. P.J. St. Romain, Jr. Lucy & Alec Guilbeau Stanley Hammond Scott Hammond Naomi Scott LP Burleigh M/M Otis Sonnier M/M Pierre Jagneaux Jenny Matte Bonnie Olivier Loray Sonnier Ashley Ryan Leo Rodriguez Paul Breaux L.P. “Pop” “Jr” Burleigh Scott Hammond Naomi Scott M/M Ernest Mouton M/M Forest Bearb Glenn Vidrine Lynn Waguespack, Sr. Lee Roy & Allie Vidrine Michael Wethington Loved Ones Edward E. Friloux, Sr. M/M Joseph Guarisco, Sr. M/M Louis Friloux M/M Clement Olivier, Sr. M/M Otis Sonnier, Sr. M/M David Guidry, Sr. M/M Cyriac Huval Poor Souls in Purgatory Cindy Pickering Emile Olivier Fred Gaspard Joe Alleman Ged Fleming Sharon Stephens Stella Guillory Daniel Bell Andrew Ready M/M Selva Guidry Vianney Benoit M/M George Guilbeaux Msgr. Wassler

Mass SCHEDULE FOR

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS

(The Solemnity of Mary, The

Holy Mother of G0d)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2016 – CHRISTMAS EVE - 4:00PM VIGIL MASS AT ST. PETER CHURCH - 4:00PM ADDITIONAL VIGIL MASS CELEBRATED AT CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL GYM - MIDNIGHT MASS AT ST. PETER CHURCH

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2016 – CHRISTMAS DAY - 7:00AM, 10:00AM MASS (NO 5:30PM MASS); - NO 1:00PM EXTRAORDINARY FORM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016 – EVE OF THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

- 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017 – SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

- 7:00AM, 10:00AM MASS (NO 5:30PM MASS); - NO 1:00PM EXTRAORDINARY FORM

MERRY CHRISTMAS

“A holy day has dawned upon us.

Come, you nations and adore the Lord.

Today a great light has come upon the earth.”

~Gospel Acclamation for Christmas Day Mass

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ,

Fr. Ledoux and the Staff of St. Peter, wish all of you

a very blessed and Holy Christmas Season

and the love and peace of the Christ Child

in the New Year!

THE CHRISTMAS SEASON

Christmas is more than a day - it is a season lasting until the Feast of Jesus’ Baptism, January 9th.

NATIVITY EPIPHANY BAPTISM December 25th January 8th January 9th

Use these days to continue to show your joy of Jesus’ Birth by continued prayer, celebrations and visits to the lonely and ill.

BLESSING FOR THE CHRISTMAS CRIB

A Blessing Prayer for When Baby Jesus Is Placed in the Manger…

O God of every nation: From the very beginning of creation You have made manifest Your love: When our need for a Savior was great, You sent Your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. To our lives He brings joy and peace, justice, mercy and love. Lord, bless all who look

upon this manger; may it remind us of the humble birth of Jesus, and raise up our thought to Him, who is our Emmanuel and Savior of all, Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

~Celebrating Advent and Christmas- A Sourcebook for Families; Women for Faith & Family

CHRIST CANDLE OF HOPE PRAYER Prayer for the Twelve Days of Christmas

God, our loving Father, You sent Your Son,Jesus Christ, into this world to counter all the forces of evil: sin, suffering and death, and to overcome evil with the force of good; hatred with the power of love, Your great love for us in Jesus.

Help us never to curse the darkness, but to join with You in bringing Your light into this world, the light that is Your Son, born of the Virgin Mary, in Bethlehem. Help us to be instruments of Your light and love by doing one special act of kindness or by being Your special instrument of reconciliation this New Year.

May the Christ Candle we light symbolize our desire to bring light into a world of darkness and hope into a world of despair. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

From 1558 to 1829, English Catholics were not permitted to practice their faith openly. During this time, The Twelve Days of Christmas was written in England as a catechism song for young Catholics. There was a surface meaning and a hidden meaning known only to Catholics, in which each element was a symbol for a religious reality, helping the children to remember:

A partridge in a pear tree: Jesus

Two turtle doves: Old and New Testaments

Three French hens: Faith, Hope, and Charity

Four calling birds: Four Gospels

Five golden rings: First Five books of the Old Testament

Six geese a laying: Six days of Creation

Seven swans a swimming: Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit

Eight maids a milking: Eight Beatitudes

Nine ladies dancing: Nine fruits of the Holy Spirit

Ten lords a leaping: Ten Commandments

Eleven pipers piping: Eleven faithful Disciples

Twelve drummers drumming: Twelve points in the

Apostles' Creed -Joseph Walker, S.J.

CHRISTMAS CRIB – THANK YOU!!

St. Peter Pro-Life Coordinators, Matthew & Amber Gauthier

wish to express their sincere appreciation to everyone who

gave so generously to help the women and children of our area

through their Christmas Crib donations.

“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”

An experience of St. Faustina at Midnight Mass, December 25, 1937: "When I arrived at Midnight Mass, from the very beginning I steeped myself in deep recollection, during which time I saw the stable of Bethlehem filled with great radiance. The Blessed Virgin, all lost in the deepest of love, was wrapping Jesus in swaddling clothes, but Saint Joseph was still asleep. Only after the Mother of God put Jesus in the manger, did the

light of God awaken Joseph, who was also praying. But after a while, I was left alone with the Infant Jesus who stretched out His little hands to me, and I understood that I was to take Him in my arms. Jesus pressed His head against my heart and gave me to know, by His profound gaze, how good He found it to be next to my heart. At that moment Jesus disappeared and the bell was ringing for Holy Communion." (Diary 1442)

PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY! For the week of December 26th – January 1st:

December 26 Rev. Emmanuel Awe, SSJ December 27 Rev. Donald Bahlinger, SJ December 28 Rev. Matthew Barzare December 29 Rev. Herbert Bennerfield December 30 Rev. Lloyd Benoit December 31 Rev. Paul Bergeron January 1 Pope Francis O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep Thy servants within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, where none may harm them. 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 mark of Thy glorious Priesthood. Let Thy holy love surround them and shield them from the world’s contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit, and may the souls to whom they minster be here below their joy and consolation, and in Heaven their beautiful and everlasting crown. Amen.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

ADORERS ARE NEEDED!

PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED

Sunday: 8am, 12noon, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 7pm; Monday: 8am, 9am, 12noon, 4pm; Tuesday: 10am, 11am, 2pm, 8pm; Wednesday: 2pm; Thursday: 10am; 9pm Friday: 7am, 10:00am, 12noon, 4pm, 10pm; Saturday: 4am, 9am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm; 8pm

*** Our Chapel also has an URGENT need for substitutes on an

as-needed basis. Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 to sign up.

Saint Peter ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Capital Campaign Goal: $2,000,000.00

Gifts & Pledges to Date: $ 1,178,393.23 121 Committed Prayer Partners

39 Anonymous Donors 421 Gifts & Pledges

FINISH STRONG

Visit the parish website at www.sprcc.org for more details.

PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY! For the week of December 26th – January 1st:

December 26 Jonathan Harris December 27 Rev. Mr. Matthew Hebert December 28 Nicholas Hebert December 29 Sal Istre December 30 Andrew Killeen December 31 Luke Kirk January 1 Hayden Lacour O Lord Jesus Christ, great High Priest, I pray that You call many worthy souls to Your holy priesthood. Enlighten the Bishop and Vocation Director in the choice of candidates, the Spiritual Directors in molding them, and the professors in instructing them. Lead the seminarians daily in Your unerring footsteps, so that they may become priests who are models of purity, possessors of wisdom, and heroes of sacrifice. May they be steeped in humility and aflame with love for God and man, apostles of Your glory, and sanctifiers of souls.

Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us. Amen

URGENT NEED: Saturday: 3am; Sunday: 2am, 10:00am

All “URGENT NEED” hours have no adorer scheduled! These hours are always filled by substitutes!

Fr. Ledoux is asking for MEN, specifically, to step up and commit to an hour with Jesus!

PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS

Behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. …. A savior has been born for you. ~Lk 2:10-11

REFLECTION: The good news of Christmas is for everyone, and especially for the unborn, the most helpless of all. Christ’s birth was announced first to the lowly, not to the powerful. Jesus’ ministry continued to follow that pattern: He consistently sought out those who were on the outskirts of society. We are called to do the same.

PRAYER: Lord, to welcome You means to welcome the obligations that Your mission places on us. This Christmas, I resolve to intervene for the unborn child.

“Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration with exposition needs a great push. People ask me: ‘What will convert America and save the world?’ My answer is prayer. What we need is for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in holy hours of

prayer.” ~St. Teresa of Calcutta

JOIN US IN THE

FINISH STRONG PHASE

OF THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

HOW YOU CAN GIVE:

YOUR PRAYERS - Your prayers for the success of our Capital Campaign is always a welcome gift!

PLEDGES - contributions may be pledged over a 3-year period.

CASH OR CHECK - Use envelopes provided in pew and drop in the collection or drop off at the office.

ONLINE - Secure gifts can be made online @ our parish website via credit card or bank draft at www.sprcc.org.

Your prayers are a welcome gift and are needed for the success of our Capital Campaign.

Call Karen Broussard at the parish office for more information.

YEAR-END GIVING Take a quiet moment from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas shopping season to consider the gift St. Peter parish is to your family. Help us preserve this gift for the present generation and future generations to come. A year-end tax deductible contribution to our church parish has a direct and positive impact on your spiritual life and people’s lives who look to St. Peter parish as their spiritual home for their most sacred and cherished events in their lives.

PLANNED GIVING St. Peter is an accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; we accept remembrances in your Will, gifts of Property, cash, Life Insurance cash value and beneficiary designation, Charitable Gift Annuities, Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds. Making a planned gift through a will, estate plan, or another type of deferred gift such as an IRA or retirement fund, life insurance policy, or charitable trust is an opportunity to provide our church with future support. Planned giving wouldn't cost you anything now but would provide for St. Peter as an act of love after you are gone.

TAX DEDUCTIBLE All contributions are 100% tax deductible. Your giving is, of course, more than tax planning. Your gift and investment into Eternal things makes a huge difference in the lives of many. Thank you in advance for your generosity to our parish!

YEAR

END

&

PLANNED

GIVING

$69.45! If your family gives just $69.45 a month, you join

other families in reaching our goal!

WHY $69.45? 400 families or individuals giving just $69.45 a month for 36 months provides ONE MILLION DOLLARS toward meeting the needs of St. Peter Parish!

CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE CHURC

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CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Wishing all students, Faculty and Staff a blessed and restful

Christmas and New Year!

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR Carencro Catholic School will be accepting registration applications in the month of January 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year. Classes available for Pre-K (3 year olds) to 8th grade. For information about registration or if you are interested in scheduling a tour of the school call 896-8973 or email Paula Frederick at pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org.

ATTENTION ALUMNI!! Carencro Catholic School is in search of all its alumni! Please send your full name and mailing and/or e-mail address along with the last year you attended St. Ann, St. Pierre, Assumption or CCS to Paula Frederick at pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org or 200 W St. Peter St., Carencro, LA 70520

WE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE! Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admissions or employment.

PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931

www.CarencroCatholic.org

FAITH FORMATIOn CLASSES

PROGRAM 1st–8th GRADES HIGH SCHOOL RCIA

DATES: Thursday,

January 26th

Sunday, Jan. 8th

Sunday, Jan. 15th Wednesday,

Jan. 4th

TIMES: 6:30PM 6:45PM 6:30PM

LOCATION: Carencro Catholic

Gymnasium 9th & 10th - St. Joseph Hall

11th - St. Anne House

St. Anne House

REQUIRED ATTENDANCE:

Parents & Students Jan. 8th – Parents & Students

Jan. 15th – Students Only Candidates

2017 DIOCESAN MARRIAGE

ANNIVERSARY MASS

The 2017 Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Sacred Heart of

Jesus Church in New Iberia at 2:00pm, with Bishop Douglas Deshotel presiding. Those couples celebrating 25, 40, 50, 60, or more years of married life during the year 2017 are asked to pre-register online at diolaf.org/marriage or call 337-261-5653 by February 2, 2017.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WITH JIM SCHELLMAN

Marriage Enrichment with Jim Schellman has been

rescheduled to February 4, 2017. Join Jim Schellman

for a day of formation for married couples to deepen

their marriage covenant in Jesus Christ. Inspired by

the Catechumenal Model of adult formation, couples will have

the opportunity to focus their hopes, dreams, worries and

sufferings on Christ. The full day of workshop will be held at

the Imaculatta Center; Saturday, February 4, 2017 from

9:00am-4:30pm. The cost of the retreat is $75 which will

include your lunch and all supplies. Please pre-register

through our website, www.diolaf.org/marriage-enrichment.

Deadline to register is January 20, 2017.

DIVORCE RECOVERY PROGRAM

Our Lady of Fatima Parish will begin their Divorce Recovery series on January 17th from 6:15pm - 8:00pm. It is a six-week series. For more information or to register please contact Our Lady of Fatima at 337-232-8945.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS "Our Lady of Guadalupe" Catholic Daughters has been busy!

We hosted another Thanksgiving Luncheon for the 110 residents at the Beau SeJour Apts. on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

We walked in the procession for the Feast of Christ the King and baked cookies and a cake for the social afterwards. CDA participated in the Carencro Country Christmas on Dec. 3rd by selling "Sweets", RADA Cutlery and Raffle tickets for four great prizes. The winners of the raffle were: 1st Place: Hand-made, wooden bench, crafted by Pat Bernard - MONTY RICHARD 2nd Place: Cajun ice chest, made by Terry Huval - BOB SIMPSON 3rd Place: Picture of Madonna & Child, donated by Jane Braquet – TANYA FEUCHT 4th Place: Crystal vase & candleholders, donated by Mae Tietz – AUSTIN SAVAGE We would like to thank all who helped with our charitable functions and helped to make our Raffle a success!

DUTCH TREAT SOCIAL

CDA will celebrate the "Birth of Jesus" with a Social at Prejean's Restaurant on Tuesday, January 10th at 6:00pm. ALL members are welcome to come and bring family members or guests to this Dutch Treat event. It will be in the Private dining room. In lieu of gifts, please bring toiletries, socks, and other items which will be distributed to the needy. There will be NO regular Court meeting in January! CDA invites all women interested in doing God's work to come to one of our meetings which are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm in the Church Hall. We welcome ALL old and new

members! "Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for Us!"

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH

Friday, December 30th

Scripture tells us practically nothing about the first years and the boyhood of the Child Jesus.

All we know are the facts of the sojourn in Egypt, the return to Nazareth, and the incidents that occurred when the twelve-year-old boy accompanied his parents to Jerusalem. In her liturgy the Church hurries over this period of Christ's life with equal brevity. The general breakdown of the family, however, at the end of the past century and at the beginning of our own, prompted the popes, especially the far-sighted Leo XIII, to promote the observance of this feast with the hope that it might instill into Christian families something of the faithful love and the devoted attachment that characterize the family of Nazareth. The primary purpose of the Church in instituting and promoting this feast is to present the Holy Family as the model and exemplar of all Christian families.

~Excerpted from With Christ Through the Year, Rev. Bernard Strasser, O.S.B.

See more at: http://www.catholicculture.org

The candles at the statue of the Sacred Heart of

Jesus are burning for Christmas in memory of

Wilson Trahan by Geraldine Trahan.

DECEMBER 18, 2016

OFFERING TOTAL $7,720.35 Build. & Main. $291.50 St. Vincent de Paul $310.00 Insurance Donations $111.00 November On-Line Donations $2,598.00

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 SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

Amidst the beautiful readings at the Christmas Masses is a reading from a small New Testament letter from Saint Paul to his protégé, Titus, read at midnight Mass. Saint Paul reminds Titus that God has given us a gift in the person of Jesus Christ. This gift represents God’s active presence in our lives and in our world. This gift redeems us from evil and death. This gift purifies us as God’s people. This is a gift that also comes with an expectation: that we receive it with thanksgiving, allow it to transform us into Christ’s image; and from it, learn how to live a life “eager to do what is good.” Take time the next few days to reflect on the marvelous gift we celebrate at Christmas, and how we might become better stewards of this gift.

ROSARY FOR PEACE The Rosary for peace for our country and our soldiers will be prayed every Thursday before 6:30am Mass.

ALTAR SERVER WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT

SATURDAY 4:00 PM MASS James Ray (lead server)

Logan Landry + Saturday Rotation

SUNDAY 7:00 AM MASS

If your son has made his First Holy Communion, has entered the fourth grade, and would like to train to become an Altar Server, please contact Mr. Matthew Arceneaux at 337-316-5068 or mattarceneaux@gmail.com or contact the Parish Office.

SUNDAY 5:30 PM MASS Connor Rock (lead server)

Zach Rock Lucas Kennerson

Caleb Bodoin

SUNDAY 10:00 AM MASS Mr. Justin Courville

Andrew Arceneaux (lead server) John Paul Baudoin (lead server)

Jacob Feucht Ben Baudoin

Nicholas Feucht Peyton Davis

Andrew Feucht

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.

MONDAY - December 26 6:30AM - Susan Karam (BD); M/M J. B. Boudreaux (WA); Rita Breaux by Bonne Mort Society

TUESDAY - December 27 6:30AM - Janet Pitt Stemmans; Stephen & Viola Taylor (WA); Merrita Oldenburg by Bonne Mort Society

WEDNESDAY - December 28 6:30AM - Dr. Fred Meyer, M/M Ray P. Breaux & M/M Ourelie Landry (His DA); Vianney Morrison (DA); Yvonne Hernandez (BD)

THURSDAY - December 29 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; John B. Domingue (DA); Philomene (BD) & Claud Latiolais, & living & deceased family members

FRIDAY - December 30 6:30AM - Living & deceased members of Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Sociey; Warren Boudreaux; C. Marion Gauthier (DA); E. A. Hendley; Agnes Brasseaux

SATURDAY - December 31 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & deceased members of Coussan Family; Allen “Al “ Bourgeois; Anita & Rhule Guidry; Janice Martin; Anna Grace Martin Richard; Ervin Brasseaux, Brasseaux & Frederick Family; M/M Walter Harper, Special Intention of Harper Family & Holy Souls in Purgatory; M/M Claude Bourgeois, Poor Souls in Purgatory & World Peace; Candy Knott & Lawrence Richard; Therese Angelle, Earl & Clay Bernard & Family; Ed Melancon, Jr. & Dan Maher; Grace Mamer by St. Anne Society

SUNDAY - January 1 7:00AM - Vernon & Verna Bernard, & Clarice Gautreaux; Living & deceased members of Connolly-Melancon, Mouton & Fontenot Families; John G. Guidry; Riolan Coussan & M/M Richard Truax; Frank & Mattie Stelly, Alphonse & Lula Domingue, Carl Braquet; Katherine Guidry, Henerick & Laura Broussard 5:30AM - Ted Thomas Breaux; Grace Mamer by St. Anne Society; Rita Breaux; M/M John Kidder, Ellerine, & Gloria; Douglas Johnnie & Frank Barker 10:00AM-Pro Populo NO 5:30PM MASS

SATURDAY ROTATION Jesse Forest Lucas Credeur Matthew Mayer Luke Mayer Peyton Davis

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.

PROPERTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE

The Property/Liability Insurance bill has come again! I remain very grateful to all of you for your quick response to helping us meet the premium in past years. Your generosity toward the Insurance Fund would again be gratefully appreciated in making sure that our church and facilities are adequately insured in a timely manner. To help St. Peter Parish meet this need please use the special yellow envelopes marked “Insurance” which are provided in the pews and at the entrances to the church. Total Insurance Premium - $31,130.00 Parish Workman’s Comp. - $ 4,137.00 Total Owed - $35,267.00

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ALTAR SERVERS

ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS:

The following altar boys have achieved the required proficiency in

Book Bearer/Crucifer Training and General Altar Service and may

now serve independently at all Masses:

Benedict Baudoin Peyton Davis Lucas Kennerson

The following altar boy has achieved the required proficiency in

General Altar Service and may now serve independently at all

Masses:

Lucas Credeur

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY BAPTIZED!

Alexander Cole Buller

son of James Shannon Buller & Laura Connolly Buller

Leo Jude Thibodeaux

son of Christopher Thibodeaux & Lyla Santana Thibodeaux