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SAINT JAMES CHURCH 6613 Highway 18St. James, LA 70086225.265.4210 : phone225.265.4225 : faxOffice Hours: Mon, & Wed.7:30am - 2pmTue, Thur -8am - 3pmFri. - 8am -11am
OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH 13281 Hwy 644Vacherie, LA 70090225-265-3953:: phone 225-265-2507: fax Office Hours Mon-Fri - 8:00am - 4pm
SAINT PHILIP CHURCH 1175 Highway 18Vacherie, LA 70090225.265.4085 : phone225.265.9348 : fax.Office Hours: Mon-Fri - 9:00am - 12pm
CLERGYRev. Matthew [email protected]. Brad DoyleParochial [email protected]
Deacon Ricky Oubre (985)[email protected]
STAFF:Mr.Stephen CastilleDirector of [email protected]
Ms. Stephenie AubertCoordinator of Religious [email protected]
Ms. Claire Amedee [email protected]
Ms. Julie Chiasson [email protected]
Mrs. Carol Ann Hymel [email protected]
Ms Jeanie Hymelstjameschurch @canecatholics.com
Mrs. Gretchen Ketchensstjameschurch @canecatholics.com
FOR EMERGENCIES CALL:225-267-7210
Fr Matthew on Retreat There are certain passages in the Gospels that I gravitate towards. One is a verse that if you read it, you wouldn’t guess it was that significant. In Mark 6, Jesus sends his apostles on a missionary journey. They return reporting all they had done and taught, and Jesus responds, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” (vs. 31) Jesus and the apostles are making their way to a secluded place when the crowds discover their intentions and head them off: “People saw them leaving and many came to know about it. They hastened there on foot from all the towns and arrived at the place before them.” (Mark 6:33)
The verse that attracts me is “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” This is a “retreat verse.” Jesus calls his apostles to get away from all the distractions and spend quiet time with Him. That’s the definition of a retreat.
As you may remember, every October the priests of the Diocese of Baton Rouge go across the river for a retreat at Manresa for a few days. Starting tomorrow, however, I’m taking a personal retreat in the desert north of Phoenix, Arizona from May 14 to May 22.
Why am I going on retreat when we go every October? One thing you learn when you make a regular retreat is that not all retreats are created equal. There are silent retreats, retreats where there’s more socializing, team-building retreats, and so on. The October retreat with the Diocese is more of a time to socialize with brother priests than to go deep into prayer. I really enjoy the experience, but it’s not the same as 8 days of silence with the Lord.
The format of the 8-day silent retreat will be intense. I probably will be expected to pray 5 holy hours each day. I will meet the retreat master one-on-one for an hour each day. The only times I will talk are the responses at Mass and when I meet the retreat master. I will be in the desert where there is no cloud cover to guard against the sun’s unrelenting rays.
While it may look like I’m escaping from parish duties to be utterly unproductive, this retreat is for the benefit of my parishioners. Here’s a summary from the retreat center website: “As priests receive a deeper taste of the Father’s merciful love for them, and are more deeply united to the Heart of Jesus, they are then made ready to share this divine love and mercy with all those entrusted to their care. In the words of St. John Vianney, ‘the priesthood is the love of the Heart of Jesus.’” I want to love more. I am going on this retreat to receive His love so that I may embody His love more and more. Your prayers for safe travels are greatly appreciated!
Peace,Fr. Matthew
THE HOLY MASS -WEEKDAYS MON 8am Our Lady Of PeaceTUE 8am St. Philip WED 8am Our Lady of Peace THU 8am Our Lady of Peace, 6pm St. Philip FRI 8am St. James
THE HOLY MASS -WEEKENDS SAT 4pm OLOP
6pm St. PhilipSUN 8am St. James 10am OLOPSacrament of RECONCILIATION SUN 7:15-7:45am St. JamesSAT 3:00 – 3:45pm OLOPSAT 5:30 - 5:50pm St.PhilipIf you need to go to Confession outside one of these times, please call the office
Sacrament of Baptism - Call Office to schedule
Sacrament of Marriage - call the parish at least six months in advance before setting date or making preparations
Baptismal Seminar - 2nd Thursday of the month at St. Philip rectory immediately following Mass (6:30pm) Call the office to register at least one day prior to the class. Or you can register on the website - www.canecatholics.com
PRAYER LINE St. JamesEnola Matherne 225.265.3820Myrna Schexnayder 225.405.1590
St. PhilipCecile Hymel 225.265.7705
Our Lady of PeaceMarlene Webre 225-265-4528
TRAVELING CHALICE - 5-12 - David and Anne Granier 5-19 - Bernard and Simone Labat
Flowers and Sanctuary Candles Our Lady of Peace: Sanctuary Candle - In Memory of Reasa Falgoust by
Therese Hymel Adoration Chapel - Alvin Waguespack Family by Jane
Waguespack and Bertha Brock Flowers - In memory of Leo Folse by Wade and Jessica
FolseSt.Philip: Sanctuary Candle - Successful surgery for Dean Gravois by
Allen and RoseMarie Hymel St. Philip Candle - In memory of Deceased Mothers of St.
Philip ParishSt. James: Sanctuary - Orville & Josephine Celestine by Josephine Allen
Oubre
FAITH FORMATION
Registration is now open for the 2018-19 school
year. Forms can be found on the tables at
the churches and on the website. You can mail them, place them in the
collection or drop them off at the offices. There will be a $25 late fee on all registrations not received by the deadline. (SP/SJ- 8/2, OLOP 7/27)
Cluster Vacation Bible SchoolAt Our Lady of Peace on Monday-
Friday, June 18-22, from 8:30am to 12 noon for children entering pre-school
through entering 6th grade. Registration deadline is Friday, June 2. Registration forms are
available on the tables at the entrance of the church.
All Registration Forms are available on the website
www.canecatholics.com under the YOUTH tab.
BAPTISMSBaptisms will be held at Our Lady of
Peace on June at 10am Mass.Call the office to schedule.
Baptisms all be held at St. Philip and St. James are scheduled as needed. Next Baptismal Seminar will be on
June 14 at St. Philip at 6:30pm. Please register at www.canecatholics.com
♢ EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA!
Prayer Groups/Bible Study Bible Study @ OLOP - 9:15am - May 14, 2018
Under the Mantle of Our Lady Women’s Prayer Group - 7:30am in Holy Cross Hall at OLOP - May 19, 2018
Men’s Prayer Group OLOP- 7:00am on Saturday, May 26, 2018Charismatic Prayer Meeting - Tuesdays at 7pm at OLOP
Rosaries, Adoration and Novenas The Rosary will be prayed before all Masses at St. Philip and St. James and at the weekday Masses at Our Lady of Peace during the month of May in honor of our Mother Mary. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is prayed after the 8am Mass at St. Philip on TuesdaysThe Scripture Rosary for Peace is prayed at St. Philip at 5:10pm on Thursdays.Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament follow the 6:00pm Mass at St. Philip on First Thursdays.Recitation of Rosary at 7:30am at St. James on Friday.sRecitation of Rosary for Priests at 8:30am at St. James on Saturdays.
Choir Practices Tuesday
St. Philip Choir - 4:00pm Spirit of Praise - OLOP - 6:00pm Thursday
Gospel Choir - OLOP - 6:00pm Gospel Choir - St. James - 6:30pm
Readings for this WeekMonday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11aWednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5;
Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25: Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers of our cluster parishes!˝
May God bless their generous spirits, preserve their loving hearts and hold them close forever!
Cluster Graduation MassWe will honor all graduates from our Cluster parishes at the 6:00pm Mass at St. Philip on Thursday, May 17. Graduates from public high schools, private high schools, vo-tech schools, community colleges and universities are encouraged to join your cluster family for this event.
Practice for Altar Servers Practice with new Altar Servers will be Saturday, May 19 after the 6:00pm Mass for new servers at St. Philip and on Sunday, May 20 for new servers at St. James after the 8am Mass. You can come to the practice even if you didn’t sign up. Please contact Bonnie or Raymond Zeringue for more information.
Meetings in St. Philip Neighborhoods Father Matthew would like to meet with members of St. Philip parish in their neighborhoods. Call the host/hostess in your neighborhood to RSVP for the meetings. Space is limited so call soon.
May 25, 2018 - 6:00pm - Dr. Roland and Ms. Carol Waguespack - 265-4181 - LJ Street and St. James St. Area.
St. Philip Day Thank you to everyone who donated money, sweets, or items for Bingo and who came out an enjoyed the festivities and food of St. Philip Day.
Attention Parents of Students Entering 11th Grade If you have a student entering the 11th Grade at any of the public, private or Catholic schools in our area, please contact the church to make sure they are included with the Confirmation Class.There will be a meeting for the students and their parents (from all three parishes) on May 29, 2018 at St. Philip Church Hall. Confirmation students are expected to assist with our Cluster Vacation Bible School for which they will acquire service hours.
Wear Red for Pentecost Everyone is invited to wear RED on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. James in observance of Pentecost Sunday along with the Gospel Choir.
Priest Appreciation Catholic Daughters Courts 2316 and 1504 are sponsoring an opportunity to recognize and appreciate our priests, deacon and seminarians. Envelopes are available in the chapel foyer and in all three church for parishioners to write short notes of appreciation, your promise of prayers or other gifts for Fr. Matthew, Fr. Reuben, Deacon Ricky or Seminarians Danny & Michael. The en- velopes should be placed in any collection basket prior on the weekend of May 26 & 27. The presentations to the priests and deacon will be at the Masses on June 2 & 3. We will see to it that the Seminarians receive their envelopes.(If you pickup an envelope from OLOP and want to add Michael Graugnard, just write his name on the envelope).
Thank You From Metanoia, Inc. We received a beautiful letter thanking us for our recent donations to Metanoia Manor which said in part: “Thank you for all that you do and all that you enable us to do by your support. Please know that we keep you and your loved ones in our daily prayers and Mass intentions. Your assistance is a blessing to us and those in need we are trying to help”.
In Loving Memory
Pentecost Heritage Festival When: Sunday, May 20, 2018 Where: Our Lady of Peace Church
Time: 10:00am Mass until 2:00pm Come to Mass and hear the readings proclaimed in different languages and then join us to celebrate our heritage. There will be an inflatable obstacle course, lawn games, music, and good old fashioned Cajun Keks, Hot Dogs and Jambalaya! Donations of sweets will happily be accepted. Bring your lawn chairs, come
join the fun and “pass a good time’ with your friends and family from our cluster parishes.
Visit our website: www.canecatholics.com
Fr Matthew will be on retreat May 14-22. For pastoral needs, please contact Fr. Brad Doyle. For administrative needs, please contact Stephen Castille in the parish office.
COLLECTION AMOUNT
Offertory $5,316.00
Maintenance $586.00
Home Missions $220.00
ST. JAMESCOLLECTION AMOUNT
Offertory $ 6017.00
Maintenance $1,306.00
ST. PHILIPCOLLECTION AMOUNT
Offetory $8,078.00
Repairs & Replacements $1,560.00
Chapel $130.88
Social Justice $2.00
OUR LADY OF PEACE
Donald,Sr. & Genevieve Abadie Norman AllenRoland & Nell AmedeeViola & Joseph Bartholomew & Fly. Betty BecnelBluebeck, Irene & Jamin Becnel Bryon Becnel Christopher David Becnel Daniel BecnelDano & Diane R. BecnelJ. G. & Marietta Becnel Joseph Lloyd BecnelJoseph Marcel Becnel Maurice Sr. & Daisy K. Becnel Mr. & Mrs. Jules E. Becnel Gustave & Olga Becnel Roland & Honorine BecnelStephan Borne Emilca & Hazel Bourgeois Francois & Lucille Brazan & Fly.Gaspard & Ronnie Brazan Denis, Eve & Denis Jr. Chenier Frederic Clarke Linda Stein ClarkEdward, Anna & Eddie Clement Joseph “Lal” and Frances Constant Leslie CortezLester, Lois & Neil Cortez Terry & Bertha CortezDonald Delatte, Jr.John, Jr., Rene’ & Hilda Donald Bernard, Esther & Karen Dumas Edwin Joseph DumasJanet Becnel FolseReid & Jeanne FolseChance & Doris FrazierDavid Mark Granier Andrew GravoisEdwin “Menew” Gravois Eloise B. Gravois Jessica Rodrigue Busscher Honora GravoisLynn & Lizzie Gravois & Fly.Joseph N. Gros, Jr.Joseph Sr. & Olympe Gros Raymond L Gros, Sr. George Grow, Jr.Gillis & Mabel Guillot Kelsey HymelLynn & Gayle Hymel
John & Laura Isom and Family Willie & Josephine IsomEva D. and Joseph I. James Warren A. JefferyByron J. & Morris Keller, Jr. Johnny J. & Jarran Keller Morris & Catherine KellerOra Lee L. KellerFrancile Baker LabatAmy LaurentCecilia W. LoupPhilip & Inez MarseThomas & Thelma MarseJoseph, Gladys & Ernest Narcisse Clamce & Alvin OubreEddie & Therese Oubre Fly. Eugenia Steib OubreFreddie P. Oubre, Sr. family Hurby J. OubreJoseph Sr. & Hilda Oubre family Herman ReuletJoyce ReuletLloyd Reulet familyAlwin RodrigueAugust & Alice RodrigueChester & Joyce W. Rodrigue Manuel RodrigueTodd RodrigueElodie RomeO’Neil and Mary D. RomeRoger & Eugene Rome V. J. RomeJerry RougeeLucien & Edna Rougee Raymond RougeeElmond J. Saul FamilyFernand & Lorne Schexnayder,Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Guy Schexnayder Willie Mae Smith Alvin Joseph “Specky" SteinAndre & Iona SteibBenoit & Alice Steib & Rashaud Charles SteibFlo, Regina, Mark, Donavon Steib Paul & Alice I. Steib Rosemond & Vivian SteibSylvester & Vivian J. SteibBernice T. SteinLeonard J. SteinOscar Zeno, Sr. & Larry
In Memoriam Louise Laurent
died on May 6, 2018Funeral and burial at Our Lady of
Peace on May 10, 2018
Join In Hol y Matrimony
Eleni Alleman and Colby Bolton
were married on Friday, May 4, 2018
at Our Lady of Peace Church.Congratulations & Best Wishes
The second collection this weekend is for the Catholic Commentator. Please be generous.
Adorers needed for the following hours:SUN 3-4 am, 12 NOON – 1pm, 5-6pmMON 10 - 11am 3-4 pm, 4-5 pm WED 1-2 am THURS 1-2 AM, 2-3 am,FRI 1-2 am, 10-11pm, 12mid – 1 amSAT. 2-3 am, 3-4 am, 5-6 am 4-5 pm, (2),5-6 pm, 9-10 pm, 10-11 pmPlease call Rose Brazan at 504-621-4092 (cell) 265-3196 (house) to take one of these or any other hours.
IN LOVING MEMORY
