STS. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH Address: 1110 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA 70583 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 610, Scott, LA 70583 Email: stspeterandpaulscott@hotmail.com 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 Secretary & Bookkeeper: Monica Laperous Bulletin Editor: Nicole Habetz DRE 1st-8th: Janet Hebert & Beth Duplechin DRE 9th-11th: Nicole Habetz & Heather Augustin School Principal: Danielle Babineaux 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.

LIFELONG SERVICE I am going fishing. What an announcement! If asked

who made it, and not told it was a Bible quote, we might guess Grandpa or Uncle Fred, or admit, I said

that last summer! But it is a Bible quote, from today's Gospel. The person who said it also once

declared, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Yes, it's Peter! So today's announcement seems quite

the comedown. Last Sunday Jesus said, As the Father has sent me, so I send you. But Peter seems

determined to return to his pre-apostolic occupation, until Jesus intervenes, making Peter's later

announcement deeper, Lord, you know that I love you, and Peter's apostolic calling clearer, Tend my sheep.

Peter does so. Acts presents the consequences: Peter declares, We must obey God rather than men. As

Revelation proclaims, Worthy is the Lamb--to receive Peter's lifelong service, and ours.

Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY ’S READINGS First Reading -- God exalted Jesus as leader and savior (Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41). Psalm -- I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me (Psalm 30). Second Reading -- To the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and might (Revelation 5:11-14). Gospel -- When the disciples came ashore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread (John 21:1-19 [1-14]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 -- 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Gospel today sees Peter and his

colleagues after the Resurrection, returning to Galilee and resuming the family business.

They are fishing by night. Although it is true that fish feed by night, the mention of

darkness here is more about the human spirit than it is about fishing advice. Modern life keeps darkness effectively under control;

much of the world has been glowing radiantly through the night for a century. Yet just as

surely as the Risen Christ breaks into Peter's fishing, so does he break into the usual

patterns of our own darkness, electric lights notwithstanding. It is Easter, and we are the

people of the light. In our tradition, Evening Prayer, celebrated in monasteries, parishes, cathedrals, and homes

everywhere, is a kind of solemn protest against the darkness and its claims, an act of

praise for our light-bearing God, and a commitment to carrying that light forward.

Sunset is a turning point of our day, felt less acutely in an electrified world, but still an effective reminder that one day darkness

overtakes us all. Yet our Eastering has taught us in a hundred ways that the victory belongs to the Bearer of Light. Easter summons us to transform our everyday blackouts, perhaps in

a way as simple as a whispered prayer of thanks at evening for the blessings of the day. --James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Eucharistic Ministers and Readers We will be preparing the schedules for June-December 2019. If you are willing to serve on Holy Days of Obligation and holidays please let us know. If you cannot continue or have a special need, please call the church office immediately. If you are interested in becoming a Reader or Eucharistic Minister please contact the Church office.

Mass Intentions Saturday, May 4 @ 4:00pm: Robert Schexnayder (Ann), Mary Ann Dugas, Joe & Hilda Peschier & Suzanne, Louis & Jeanna Prejean & Michael, David L. “Boo” Prejean, Harry Leger, Marilyn Arton, M/M E.J. Mouton Family, John Wade Mouton, M/M Ozere Domingue Family, Joseph Thibodeaux, Dupre Hebert, John Allen Prejean, Adley & Beverly Scrantz, Sybil Alleman, Helen C. Perot, Virginia B. Lormand, Dustin Wiltz, Lost Soul, Sarah Dinh, Maria Jenny, Lost Soul Sunday, May 5 @ 6:30am: For the People Sunday, May 5 @ 8:00am: Rita S. Prejean (Ann), Becky Rabalais, St. Joseph bless my sons (L), Francis & Ellen Resweber, Spiritual Healing, Dustin Wiltz, Michael Ly Tong Sunday, May 5 @ 10:00am: Deanna Sonnier, M/M Adrian Vega, Rayford Domingue, Carl J. Guidry, Jessie Naquin, Al Dugas (Ann), Jeanette & Errol Robichaux, Eldene Leger, Herbert Lemoine II Sunday, May 5 @ 5:00pm: Joseph B. Romero, William Jarrell, Jr., SML Nguyen, Paul Quach, Michael Ly Tong Monday, May 6 @ 12:10pm: Hector N. Sonnier (Ann), William Jarrell, Jr., Mai Dinh, Ms. Deshotel, Mary Jenny, Tuesday, May 7 @ 8:30am: Liam Habetz (L)(HBD), M/M John Alex Prejean, Lynn Poirrier, Sr., Hubert Sam, Tam Nguyen, Maria Uy Nguyen, Ms. Deshotel Wednesday, May 8 @ 6:30am: Lee Martin, William Jarrell, Jr., Thanks for Divine Mercy, Joseph Khoan Dinh, Man Dinh, Chip, Mary Uy Nguyen Thursday, May 9 @ 8:30am: Ben & Annie Guilbeaux, Mary Khoan Dinh, Joan Dinh, ACTS Team & Retreatants (L), Tommy, Great Grandpa Doan Friday, May 10 @ 6:30am: Collin Guidroz (HBD), Eldene Leger, Nguyen Family, Joseph Rien Dinh, Mary, Corey Albarado (L)(HBD), ACTS Team & Retreatants (L), Carsm, Great Grandma Doan

Eucharistic Ministers for May 11/12 4:00pm: James Cormier, Danny Hollier, Jr., Dn. Tanner 6:30am: Michael & Jane Mayeaux, Melanie Martin 8:00am: Dr. Darrin & Lynette Menard, Brian Schlesinger, Jake Prejean, Leighton Mire 10:00am: Gary & Rachel Kimble, Amy Bergeron 5:00pm: Devin & Derek Boutin, Harold Stutes

Readers for April May 11/12 4:00pm: Lee Boudreaux 6:30am: Georgie Mouton 8:00am: Troy Bergeron

10:00am: Audrey Breaux 5:00pm: Raymond Mercier

Altar Servers for May 11/12

4:00pm: Tourean Campbell, Damon Apple 6:30am: Mary-Ester LeBlanc 8:00am: Abigail Mahne, Kaiton Hayes, Madison Lenox 10:00am: Annell Greer, Alex Hebert, Jaxon Romero, Jacob Sonnier, Rebecca Romero 5:00pm: Skye Williams, Cole Hebert, Taylor Hebert

RCIA will be available every Thursday from

6:15pm-7:30pm in the parish hall. For more

information contact the parish office.

Fr. Gary Shexnayder’s 50th anniversary of

ordination will be on Friday, June 7th at 6:00pm.

Fr. Gary will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving to

observe his 50th anniversary of ordination to the

priesthood of Jesus Christ. The Mass will be at

St. Edmond’s in Lafayette at 6:00pm. You are

welcome to come celebrate with Fr. Gary. If you

cannot attend please remember the celebration in

your prayers. A reception will follow

in the St. Edmond’s Family Center.

Thank you!

Announcements

Prayer for the Church We pray You, O almighty and eternal God! Who though Jesus Christ hast revealed Your glory to all nations, to preserve the works of Your mercy, that Your Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of Your name. AMEN

A biblical walk through the Mass: Edward Sri Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin: Accepting the good and bad from God

This year faith has taken center stage at the Olympics, and with all the news articles about successful athletes who take their faith seriously you might get the impression that a strong faith in God naturally leads to a gold medal. Experience teaches us that often the reverse is true. Take Job for example. Or ask Missy Franklin, the breakout star of the 2012 Olympics who won four gold medals and one bronze in London, becoming “one of America’s new sweethearts.” Franklin is well known for her strong Christian faith, having attended Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado. She told Catholic News Service, “My experiences at Regis Jesuit have absolutely impacted my spiritual life, in so many ways. I am considering converting to Catholicism; I’m currently Protestant… Going into Regis Jesuit, my faith was not a very big aspect of my life. Taking my first theology classes, going to my first Masses, going on my first retreats, I began to realize how important God is in my life and how much I love him and need him.” In an interview with BeliefNet she further explained her time at the Catholic high school, “One of my favorite times is going to our beautiful school chapel and spending time with God… I attended Kairos with my Regis Jesuit sisters and it changed my life forever. I now really work on keeping my faith strong.” Some people might think Missy’s strong faith must have helped her win another four more gold medals in Rio. How did she do? After arriving in Rio, she failed to qualify for the 200-meter freestyle final and only won a gold medal because of her performance in a preliminary heat for the 200-meter freestyle relay; she was replaced in the relay final by another swimmer. She told Good Morning America, “By far, it’s been the most disappointed I’ve ever been in any athletic performance, so for that to line up at the Olympics is not ideal, obviously… But, you know, that positivity just comes from knowing that I did the best that I possibly could and it just wasn’t my week… It’s heartbreaking that all the hard work and sacrifices I made just didn’t show up, but I know that they will eventually and I think I’m going to be so much stronger after this experi-ence.” Franklin shows us that faith can also help a person see the big picture when it appears that God is no longer present. She was able to see through the poor performances and recognize that the losses will make her “much stronger” in the long run. Faith gives a person a proper perspective on life. In the end, the deep religious convictions of the Olympic athletes this year attest to the reality that faith helps a person in times of both success and failure. God is present in the good and bad in life, and teaches us to accept both as gifts for his greater glory. “We accept good things from God; should we not accept evil?” (Job 2:10)

Pray for the Priest and the Seminarians May 5: Rev. Millard Boyer & Joseh Marcantel

May 6: Rev. James Bradley, SJ & Riley Maturin

May 7: Rev. James Brady, SJ & Stephen Melancon

May 8: Joseph Brasseaux, OSB & Scott Mitchell

May 9: Rev. John “Buddy” Breaux & Chad Peltier

May 10: Rev. Louis Allen Breaux & Connor Poirrier

May 11: Rev. O. Joseph Breaux & Seth Ransonet

Novena to St. Joseph Glorious St. Joseph, foster father and protector of Jesus Christ! To you I raise my heart and my hands to implore your powerful intercession. Please obtain for me from the kind Heart of Jesus the help and the graces necessary for my spiritual and temporal welfare. I ask particularly for the grace of a happy death and the special favor I now implore (Name it)… Guardian of the World Incarnate, I feel animated with confidence that your prayers in my will be graciously heard before the throne of God.

V. O glorious St.. Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ, and for the glory of His name,

R. Hear my prayers and obtain my petition

(Repeat the above V. and R. 7 times)

Collection: $11,556.00 WEEKLY EXPENSES: $17,000

MONTHLY EXPENSES: $68,000 Collections for the weekend of:

May 12: Weekly Collection May 19: Maintenance Fund

Please consider putting Sts. Peter & Paul Church and School in your will

Sacramental Information & New Parishioners Baptism: Expectant parents, who are parishioners, should contact the office four to six (4 - 6) months before the birth of the child. Marriage: Couples planning marriage need to make an appointment with the pastor at least six months before the intended wedding date to begin the preparation process. A wedding date cannot be scheduled without approval of the pastor. Anointing of the Sick: Contact the office to schedule an appointment, home or nursing home visit, and, if death is imminent , contact the office for immediate action. First Communion and Confirmation: Contact the Elementary DRE or High School DRE respectively. Holy Communion for the Homebound: Contact the parish office to request a visit. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or receiving Confirmation as an adult, or if you simply want to learn more about your faith, contact the office to inquire about RCIA. “Jesus said to them, ‘Come, and you will see’” (John 1:39). New Parishioner Forms are found in church and on our website (Policies and Forms, Census Form) and should be submitted to the office. Parishioner Funeral: When a parishioner passes away we ask that you please contact the parish office first before going to the Funeral Home. Fr. Mark would like to set up an appointment with the family of the deceased.

Congratulations to the Second Graders on making their First Communion. We will be praying for you as you continue walking with Jesus.

Sunday May 5, 2019: Third Sunday of Easter; CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 6pm; Children’s May Crowning of Mary at 10:00am

Monday, May 6, 2019: Book of James in the Hall 6:15-8pm

Tuesday, May 7, 2019: Rosary in the Cry Room at 9am; CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 9:30am; French Rosary at 8:00am

Wednesday, May 8, 2019: Prayer group in Cry Room at 10am; CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 6:30pm; Choir Practice 6-7 Thursday, May 9, 2019: Women’s ACTS retreat send off 5:00pm in the church hall; RCIA in the parish hall at 6:15-7:45; School Mass at 8:30am.

Friday, May 10, 2019: St. Damien de Veuster; Pro-Life Rosary at 5:40am

Saturday, May 11, 2019: N/A

Weekly Calendar “God prepared my heart to respond that way,” says U.S. runner who helped rival After colliding into a fellow runner during a 5,000-meter qualifying heat on Tuesday, United States runner Abbey D’Agostino could have kept on running. Her coach even told her before the race, “If you go down…get up, dust [yourself] off, have a quick look around and then get right back to run-ning.” Instead she turned around and helped New Zealander Nikki Hamblin stand up and encouraged her to finish the race. Before that moment Hamblin had never met D’Agostino and was shocked by the selfless concern she had in the middle of an Olympic race. Hamblin said later about the encounter, “That girl is the Olympic spirit right there… I’ve never met her before. Such an amazing woman.” Hamblin and D’Agostino continued to race together side-by-side, as it turned out D’Agostino was more severely injured than Hamblin and was struggling to finish the race. The awe-inspiring event is being described as the definition of “true Olympic spirit” and a wonderful example of “sportsmanship,” but really it is better described as an expression of D’Agostino’s deep and abiding Christian faith. She said in a statement to the media, “Although my actions were instinctual at that moment, the only way I can and have rationalized it is that God prepared my heart to respond that way… This whole time here he’s made clear to me that my experience in Rio was going to be about more than my race performance — and as soon as Nikki got up I knew that was it.” D’Agostino has always been outspoken about her faith in God, sharing it frequently on social media. She credits her faith in being a driving force behind her athletic career: “I felt the peace that comes with acknowledging that I’m not going to run this race with my own strength. And I think that acknowledging those fears before God is what allowed me to feel that peace and I was drawn to it and I wanted to know a God who would work that way in my life.” Besides keeping a rigorous training routine, D’Agostino wakes-up each morning listening to worship music, reading her Bible and journaling about the many graces she has received. Resting on Sunday has also been a big part of her spiritual and physical life, allowing her body to heal and her soul to be lifted up in prayer. She often feels God’s presence while she runs and it pushes her forward to do her best. D’Agostino’s simple act of kindness will not earn her any Olympic medals and the episode may not be officially transcribed in the record books. Even lining up at the starting line on Friday would have given her a standing ovation by the crowd, but she won’t be afforded that spotlight because of her injury. However, her self-sacrificing act of charity will continue to inspire the world for years to come; it will endure much longer in the hearts of all than the gold medals that are given out that night. In the end, D’Agostino shows the world that winning isn’t everything. As Mother Teresa once said, “God does not require that we be successful, only that we be faithful.” (This article was written by Philip Kosloski and can be found at: http://aleteia.org/2016/08/18/god-prepared-my-heart-to-respond-that-way-says-u-s-runner-who-helped-rival/hash.vsqqswBS.dpuf)

To Jesus our Friend O Jesus! Your are my true Friend, my only Friend. You take part in all my misfortunes; You rake them on Yourself; you know how to change them into blessings. You listen to me with the greatest kindness when I relate my troubles to You and You have always balm to pour on my wounds. I find You at all times; I find You everywhere; You never go away; if I have to change my dwelling, I find You wherever I go. AMEN. St. Claude Colombiere

This week the sanctuary lights burn for:

Church: Joseph B. Romero Chapel: For those in the Military

Visit them: 1301 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA 70583

Fax them: (337) 504-4995

Contact or Visit Them On-line:

www.sts-peter-paul.org

Email: info@sts-peter-paul.org

Sts. Peter and Paul School Teacher Appreciation Week – The week of May 6-10 will be celebrat-ed as Teacher Appreciation Week on campus. South Louisiana Giving Day – SPPS will take part in the Community Foundation of Acadiana Giving Day on May 9, 2019. Please visit the southlouisianagivingday.org website to view our profile. All proceeds from this day will be added to the gym fund. Knights Classic Golf Tournament – Register for a day filled with food, fun, and friendly competition on Monday, May 6th at The Wetlands. This year the event will feature a Helicopter Golf Ball Drop. Golf Balls are $10 each and available for purchase at the school office or online at www.sts-peter-paul.org and select Donate Online.

8th Grade Closing Ceremony - Date Change: Closing Mass for the SPPS 8th Grade will take place on Sunday, May 19th at the 5pm Mass. 2019-2020 Enrollment – While several classes currently have a waiting list, we do have openings remaining in some grades. If you would like to schedule a tour, please contact Renee Ory at 337-504-3400.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)

Come join the fun!!!!

VBS IS COMING SOON-JUNE 10-14 FROM 8:30-12:00.

REGISTER AT THE RECTORY:

CAMPERS- CHILDREN WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADES 1-5 &

PRE-K (AGE 4)

COST- $45 FOR 1 CHILD; $80 FOR 2; $75 FOR 3 OR MORE. ***FORMS CANNOT LEAVE THE RECTORY!***

HELP NEEDED:

ADULT VOLUNTEERS- Anyone 18 years or older. Safe Environment training needed. Shirt purchase is op onal.

SENIOR COUNSELORS- Boys and Girls who have completed 9th grade or older JUNIOR COUNSELORS -Boys and Girls who completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.

***COST OF SHIRTS IS $12 *** MANDATORY TRAINING SESSION FOR JUNIOR AND

SENIOR COUNSELORS

ON SATURDAY, JUNE 1 FROM 10 TO 12.

Question: Call Bethany Duplechin (501-6223)

or Janet Hebert (298-2844)

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS:

Sts. Peter and Paul Church #525201

1110 Old Spanish Trail

Sco , LA 70583

TELEPHONE: 337 235-2433

CONTACT PERSON: Nicole Habetz

EMAIL: nhabetz24@gmail.com

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