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STS. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH Address: 1110 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA 70583 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 610, Scott, LA 70583 Email: [email protected] Website: stspeterandpaulscott.org Phone Number: 337-235-2433 Fax: 337-233-4868 School: 337-504-3400 Elementary CCD: 337-232-6167
Mass Schedule: Monday: 12:10pm Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am Wednesday & Friday: 6:30am First Saturday: 8:30am Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am & 5:00pm Confessions: 15 minutes before each Mass Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm & by appointment
Staff Pastor: Fr. Mark Derise Parochial Vicar: Fr. Vincent In Residence: Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell Deacon Cliff Tanner Trustees: Abby Aucoin & Brian Schlesinger School Principal: Danielle Babineaux Secretary & Bookkeeper: Monica Laperous Bulletin Editor: Nicole Habetz DRE 1st-8th: Janet Hebert & Beth Duplechin DRE 9th-11th: Nicole Habetz & Heather Augustin Office Hours: Monday– Thursday 8:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm Friday: 8:30am-12:00pm Adoration Chapel: Mon-Fri. after morning Mass until 5pm.
THE REASON FOR OUR HOPE “What is the reason for your hope?” Imagine somebody coming up to you and asking you that question. Not “What are you hoping for?” or “What are you hoping to do?” No, this isn’t about our desires for possessions or aspirations for life, it’s “Why do you hope?” Peter today tells us that we ought to be ready to give an answer to this question. Truth be told, few of us spend much time thinking about why we hope. Luckily, the scriptures today give us our answers. We hope because Christ suffered for us, in order that we might come to God. We hope because we know that, in the Spirit, God grants us another Advocate through Christ to remain with us always. No matter what we might hope for, whatever we might hope to do, we must always first know and proclaim the reason for our hope: the presence of God in Christ, with us through the power of the Spirit. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
A Biblical Walk Through The Mass Part III: The Liturgy of the Word
The Church has often used the image of “two tables” to express the continuity between the two main parts of the Mass: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. God’s people are nourished first from the table of the holy Scripture, which is proclaimed in the Liturgy of the Word. Then they are fed with the body of Our Lord at the table of the Eucharist. While the Eucharist is the very body and blood of Jesus and the “source and summit” of the Christian life, the Scriptures lead us to a deeper communion with Jesus in the Eucharist. Pope Benedict XVI noted how these two parts of the Mass are not merely juxtaposed, but have an inner unity, so much so that, together, they form “one single act of worship”: From listening to the word of God, faith is born or strengthened (cf. Rom 10:17); in the Eucharist the Word made flesh gives himself to us as our spiritual food, Thus, “from the two tables of the word of God and the Body of Christ, the Church receives and gives to the faithful the bread of life.”… Consequently it must constantly be kept in mind that the word of God, read and pro-claimed by the Church in the liturgy, leads to the Eucharist as to its own connatural end. Sitting attentively at only one of these tables simply will not do. We need both the inspired word of God in Scripture and the Incarnate Word of God present in the Blessed Sacrament. In the 1500s, Thomas a’ Kempis, in his spiritual classic, The Imitation of Christ, expressed how much the soul longs to be nourished from both of these tables: Without these two I could not live, for God’s Word is the light of my soul, and Your sacrament the Bread of life. These can also be called the two tables placed in the treasury of holy Church. One table is that of the sacred altar on which rests the holy Bread that is Christ’s precious Body; the other is that divine law which contains holy doctrine, teaches the true faith, lifts the veil of the sanctuary and leads us securely t o the holy of holies.
Continue to pray for those in the health care system who are testing and treating patients for the Corona Virus. We ask that God keep them and their families safe at this time . We pray for an end to this Virus not only in our country but world wide.
Online Giving Options If you would like to give while you are unable to attend public Mass, you can either mail or drop your envelope in the mail slot. If you ring the door bell you may even get to see Fr. Mark’s or Fr. Vincent’s smiling faces. You will win the prize if the Bishop answers. Other options for giving are:
Contact your bank and set up with their Bill Pay system.
Our new parish online giving site which is through Our Sunday Visitor which can be found under the following link: https://www.osvhub.com/stspeterandpaulscott/funds
Or
“Parish Give 52 Offertory Giving Made Easier”. We are the last ones listed #291. Link is https://www.diolaf.org/online-parish-giving
We appreciate all you are doing to keep our church
going. Be assured of our continuing prayers for everyone daily. We do private Mass daily and are
remembering the intentions.
Fr. Mark
Pray for the Priests and the Seminarians May 17: Rev. Louis McCabe, SJ & Alex Lancon May 18: Rev. Richard McGowan, SJ & Cole Laurents May 19: Rev. Garrett McIntyre & Jacob LeBlanc May 20: Rev. Bert Mead, SJ & Bret Lee May 21: Rev. Glenn Meaux, SOLT & Calvin LeMaire May 22: Rev. Aaron Melancon & Seth Lemaire May 23: Rev. Bill John Melancon & Joseph Marcantel
Mass Intentions Monday, May 18 For continued healing from the Corona Virus Tuesday, May 19 Ryan Hebert (L), Michael O’Neil Mouton, Lelia Tanner (Ann) Wednesday, May 20 Jay Alleman Thursday, May 21 Pershing Broussard (Ann), Glen Cornett (L)(HBD) Friday, May 22 Lynn & Jess Poirrier, Jay Alleman, Ray Robin Saturday, May 23 Harry Leger, M/M Elmo Broussard, Lelia V. Thibodeaux (HBD), David L. “Boo” Prejean, M/M John Allen Prejean, Helen C. Perot, Mary B. Segura (HBD), Edward & Emetile Bourque, John Wade Mouton, Dupre Hebert, Sybil Alleman, Lionel Guilbeaux, M/M Evan Domingue, Gerald Forestier, John Allen Babineaux Sunday, May 24 Deanna Sonnier, Dustin Wiltz, M/M Adrian Vega, Rayford Domingue, Carolyn M. Prejean, Bernice Weber, Ernest Credeur, Sylvia Comeaux, Spiritual Healing, Donald Bernard, For continued healing from the Corona Virus
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20
SAINT RITA OF CASCIA (1381-1457) May 22 If you’re ever in Philadelphia on May 22, forget parking anywhere near Saint Rita’s shrine. Cars line streets and fill medians as throngs pack a candlelight vigil and six Masses, honoring this patroness of lost causes, hopeless situations, and—as her statue in countless churches built by twentieth-century immigrants testifies—difficult marriages, troubled homes, and alienated children. Wise people warn, be careful what you pray for. “Divine Savior,” Rita prayed, “let me suffer like you!” Obedient to parents who refused her wish to become a nun, Rita married a man who returned her devotion with twenty years of abuse. When enemies murdered him, Rita’s two sons swore revenge. Paintings depict her pointing the angry boys toward Christ crucified, whom she begged to restrain them. Within the year, both sons died. Alone now, Rita went to the convent but was refused. The nuns feared violence, since one of them was related to the murderer. Rita arranged peace between the families, made vows, and became much sought after as a counselor and intercessor for forty years on earth—and ever since in heaven. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church
May 12, 2020
Dear Parishioners,
First, I would like to thank everyone who has con nued to support our Parish during these difficult mes. Whether that be through financial offerings or your personal prayers, know that it was greatly appreciated, and you too were in my prayers during our me physically away from each other. As the governor an-nounced that we will be entering Phase I of the reopening process, all churches in the Diocese of Lafaye e have been granted permission to begin having indoor Masses under certain regula ons. Bishop Deshotel has provided a list of guidelines to help us a end Mass as safely as possible, and I would like to outline these guidelines and explain how they have been adapted for our Parish.
Our Church Capacity
- Due to Social Distancing, the maximum number of people that we can allow into the Church at one me is 180 per Mass. Please know that this number includes the Priest, Deacon, and any other ministers of the Mass.
- With that being said, I want to remind you that all are s ll dispensed from their Sunday Obliga on. If you are in the vulnerable popula on, I ask that you use your best judgement when determining if it is safe for you to a end Mass. If you are sick and experiencing symptoms of the virus, I ask that you stay home. Those who cannot a end are encouraged to par cipate in the Mass via livestream at home, along with making a Spiritual Communion.
Temporary Mass Schedule - Saturday 4PM (This Mass is reserved for the elderly, those with underlying health condi ons,
and those who u lize the ramp when entering church. The south side door will be the only available entrance for this Mass.)
- Saturday 6PM (Front entrance only)
- Sunday 8 AM (Front entrance only)
- Sunday 10 AM (Front entrance only) (This Mass will be livestreamed)
Entering the Church - There will be ushers assigned to each Mass to greet all at the front door. A count will be kept in
order to assure we do not exceed 180 people per Mass. It is highly encouraged that you bring your own masks. There will be a limited number of masks for those who wish to a end but do not have one.
- Upon entering, all must sani ze hands. An usher will then escort parishioners to an available pew, ensuring that we fill the church in a safe and orderly fashion, u lizing only every other pew. Those who live in the same household are allowed to sit together. All others are asked to remain 6 feet apart.
The collec on basket will be at the door that you enter Church. Please place your offering in the baskets before Mass begins.
Guidelines for receiving Holy Communion
- If you have brought your own hand sani zer, you are encouraged to sani ze your hands before and a er receiving Holy Communion.
- There will only be 2 lines for Communion. The two center aisles will receive Communion first. Masks should be le on un l you are next in line.
- Once the two center aisles are completed, the ministers will then move to the two outside aisles and proceed with administering Holy Communion.
- For the safety of all, I ask that you only receive in the hands un l further no ce.
Miscellaneous
- The cry room will only be used for Confession before Mass on Saturdays from 3:00-3:45 PM. To ensure that we keep the church as sani zed as possible, the cry room will not be open during the Mass.
- There will be no Missals available for use. You are welcome to bring your own Missal or device, but these must be taken home with you. Anything le in the church a er Mass must be discarded.
- For the safety of all, no bathrooms will be accessible.
- The Sign of Peace will be omi ed un l further no ce.
- Once Mass is completed, I ask that there is no congrega on or gathering inside of the church. If visi ng in the parking lot, please con nue to prac ce social distancing.
Weekday Mass Schedule
- We are currently working on weekday Mass mes that will work best for all and will announce the details as soon as they are available. All guidelines must be followed for both weekend and weekday Masses.
Future Changes
- If at any me the government or Bishop’s guidelines change, we will follow all recommenda ons and adjust accordingly. Know that these changes are only temporary. Thank you for working with us and understanding during these changing and uncertain mes!
It is a blessing that a er nine weeks, we finally get to celebrate Mass in our church together. Again, thank you to all who have con nued to support our Parish. Thank you to Intec Security Solu ons for giving our Parishioners the opportunity to stream Mass in their own homes. Please assist us in following these guidelines so that we can con nue to celebrate Mass together, and one day, celebrate Mass without all of the social distancing guidelines! I am so excited to see everyone again! May God con nue to bless us all.
In Christ,
Rev. Mark Derise
Monday, May 18, 2020: St. John I
Tuesday, May 19, 2020: Cry Room at 9am (Cancelled); CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 9:30am (Cancelled); Elementary CCD 6-7pm (Cancelled)
Wednesday, May 20, 2020: St. Bernardine of Siena;
Thursday, May 21, 2020: The Ascension of the Lord (unless transferred to Sunday); St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions; RCIA will be available every Thurs-day from 6:15pm-7:30pm in the parish hall. For more information contact the parish office. (Cancelled)
Friday, May 22, 2020: St. Rita of Cascia
Saturday, May 23, 2020: Confession in the cry room from 3:00-3:45 PM, 4PM Mass reserved for older Parishioners, those with underlying health conditions, and those who use the ramp,
6 PM Mass
Sunday, May 24, 2020: Seventh Sunday of Easter, 8AM Mass, 10 AM Mass(10 AM Livestreamed as well)
Weekly Calendar
This week the sanctuary lights burn for: Church: Trina Habetz Chapel: Terry Vail
