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

Colored by: Bridget Blaes 7 years old

December 30, 2018

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Sts. Peter and Paul School News

2019-2020 Admissions Information – New student tours started October 1st and we encourage those planning to enroll for next year to visit the school to receive important information. January tours will take place every Tuesday at 9:30am. Applications for new students will open on Tuesday, January 8th and the link will be on the school website at www.sts-peter-paul.org. Please call 504-3400 to schedule a tour if Tuesday does not work for your schedule. Annual Appeal – The Grandparent’s Annual Appeal has started. A letter and information was mailed to our current and alumni grandparents. Grandparents may use the envelope sent or donate online through our secure, online portal on the school website. Please consider a year-end gift to support our student’s spiritual and academic growth. Knights Athletics – Please join us for basketball and soccer seasons currently underway. Team schedules are located on the school website. Facebook – We welcome all parishioners to follow our Facebook page (Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School) to keep informed of all the amazing things happening on our campus. Make sure to follow our school in Scott, LA as there are several schools around the nation with the same name. Christmas Break – School will dismiss at 11:00 on Friday, December 21st and resume on January 7, 2019.

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

Mass Intentions Saturday, December 29 @ 4:00pm:

Carol Lacy (L)(HBD), Sybil Alleman, Mollie & Fred Domingue, David L. “Boo” Prejean, John B. Sonnier, Bertha Sonnier, Emetile & Edward Bourque Sr. Dupre Hebert, Harry Leger, John Wade Mouton, M/M Ozere Domingue & Family, Hubert

Leger Jr. Mary Ann Dugas, Douglas Brown (L)(HBD), Paul & Leatrice Brown, Evan & Louise Domingue, Mary Yeng Dinh, M/M (L) Joe Alleman, Dana D. Boutin, Kim D.

Martin, Vesta Sellers Sunday, December 30 @ 6:30am:

For the People Sunday, December 30 @ 8:00am:

Thanks to St. Rita, Geraldine & Kathleen Fabre, Spiritual Healing, Thanksgiving for a favor granted

Sunday, December 30 @ 10:00am: Rayford Domingue, Deanna Sonnier, Preston Royer, Adrian & Eulalia Vega, Paul, Sr & Clarine Martin, Louis & Gene Provost, Charlie Provost, Waver & Sosthene Guidry, Carl Guidry, All Priest, All Deacons, All Who Died to Keep Us Free, All First Respond-

ers, Sylvia Comeaux, Jeanette & Errol Robichaux Sunday, December 30 @ 5:00pm:

Jay Alleman, Jesse Naquin, Joseph Tuyen Pham Monday, December 31@ 4:00pm:

Alice & Dudley Duhon, Don Duhon, Rita & Dudley Duhon, Charlene R. Rushing (L)(HBD), Adley & Beverly Scrantz, Sonnier & Primeaux Family, Peace in Homes, Fami-

ly & World, All Care Givers, All First Responders, Begnaud & Domingue Family, Priscila Duplechin

Tuesday, January 1 @ 8:00am: Comeaux, Duet DFM, Curley Menard (Ann), M/M Alex Lantier, M/M Davy Hollier, M/M

Hubert Leger Sr. M/M Clem Duhon, M/M Hubert Leger Jr. Tuesday, January 1 @ 10:00am:

George W. Stoute. Joseph G. Gary, Kenneth Wayne Gary, In Thanksgiving, Joseph Tang M. Quang

Wednesday, January 2 @ 6:30am: NO MASS

Thursday, January 3 @ 8:30am: Suzanne Sang, Jacques Tien, Maria Bui T. Nguyen, Joseph Tang M. Quang

Friday, January 4 @ 6:30am: Wilma Langlinais, Souls in Purgatory, M/M Larry Hebert, M/M Earl Tanner Sr. Sensat

Come Lord Jesus Group (L),Therese Cka, Maria Bui T. Nguyen

Parish Announcements & Contact Informa on e RCIA is offered for adults seeking to become Catholic, or adult Catholics seeking to receive First Holy Communion, Confirmation, or have their civil marriage blessed by God’s Church. It is also available to adult Catholics who simply want to continue learning about their faith. RCIA will be available every Thursday from 6:15pm-7:30pm in the parish office. For more information contact the parish office.

Due to bulletin deadlines there is no collection information.

WEEKLY EXPENSES: $17,000

MONTHLY EXPENSES: $68,000

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

Collections for the weekend of:

December 23: One Collection

(Weekly)

December 25: 2 Collections

(Christmas Charity)

January 30: One collection

(Weekly)

PLEASE don’t skip a Sunday Donation!!! It makes a huge difference. You can always mail it or drop it off at the Church office. If we’re closed you can drop it through the mail slot on the door!

e The Catholic Daughters (CDA) are inviting women of all ages to join our organization. We assist and service Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Our dues are $25.00 a year and are due in January of each year. We help with receptions, visit the sick catholic daughters in our church parish, recite the rosary at the funeral home for our members and their families upon request, and serve lunch at St. Joseph’s Diner. Feel Free to join us at one of our meetings which are held on the third Wednesday of each month with a rosary at 6:30pm and the meeting beginning at 7:00pm. Our first meeting in 2019 will be help on January 16th. We will also have a membership drive in January 2019.

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We would like to thank our anonymous donor for purchasing the Christmas Tree. Thank you so much for your generous donation!

Diocesan Announcements

O Jesus, eternal Priest, keep your priests within the shelter of Your Sacred Heart, where none may touch them. Keep unstained their anointed hands,

which daily touch Your Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, daily purpled with your

Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of the

priesthood. Let Your 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 minister be their joy and

consola on here and in heaven their beau ful and everlas ng crown. Amen.

-St. Therese of Lisieux

Dec. 30 Rev. Albert Louapre, SJ & Joseph Marcantel

Dec. 31 Rev. Louis McCabe, SJ & Riley Maturin

Jan. 1 Pope Francis & Rev. Kevin Bordelon, Director of Seminarians

Jan. 2 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI & Rev. Patrick Broussard, Director of Vocations

Jan. 3 Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel & Seminary Faculty, Parents and Benefactors of Seminarians

Jan. 4 Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell & Stephen Melancon

Jan. 5 Rev. Thomas J. Maddene, SJ & Scott Mitchell

e Theology of the Body-Level 2-"Into the Heart" Location: St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Lafayette

Classes will be held in the Father Lafleur Family Center, which is the large building on the far east side of the parking lot. The church is located at 610 Raintree Trail in Lafayette. Level 2 classes are held every Wednesday evening from January 30-March 27, 2019, with the exception of Wednesday, March 6, which is Ash Wednesday. To register, call Trista Littell at 337-262-5598. Workbooks will be provided when you sign in. The cost is $20. Adele Guillot and Karol Meynard will co-facilitate the series.

e CASA of SoLA is seeking volunteers to become a voice for abused and neglected children that are in the foster care system. For more information please visit www.casaofsola.org or call 337-268-5111

Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been

revealed. -- 1 John 3:2a

Sunday December 30, 2018: CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 6pm; AA meeting in Rm. 11 at 8pm; No Formation Monday, December 31, 2018: Anticipated Mass at 4:00pm

Tuesday, January 1, 2019: Rosary in the Cry Room at 9am; CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 9:30 am; AA meeting in Rm.11 at 7pm; No Elementary CCD; 8:00am & 10:00am Mass ONLY

Wednesday, January 2, 2019: Prayer group in Cry Room at 10am; CLJ in CCD Bldg. at 6:30pm; AA in Rm. 11at 8pm; No Mass

Thursday, January 3, 2019: AA in Rm.11 at 7pm; RCIA in the rectory at 6:15-7:45 Friday, January 4, 2019: AA in Rm.11 at 8pm

Saturday, January 5, 2019: AA in Rm.11 at 7pm; The Village 9-10:30am

Weekly Calendar

Eucharistic Ministers for January 5/6 4:00pm: James Cormier, Carolyn Prejean, Dn. Tanner

6:30am: Louise Credeur, Teri Faul, Lan Thi Nguyen 8:00am: Karen Molbert, Vernon Romero, Charles Fredreick, Eric Stromer, Steve Hebert

10:00am: Karen Bienvenue, Kenny & Penny Gennuso 5:00pm: Harold Stutes, Mark & Trina Habetz

Readers for January 5/6 4:00pm: John Allen Prejean

6:30am: Glenn Faul 8:00am: Johnny Richard 10:00am: Audrey Breaux

5:00pm: Cindy LeBlanc & Ann Sonnier

Altar Servers for January 5/6 4:00pm: LaBron & Tourean Campbell, Damon Apple

6:30am: Adrienne Hendrix, Mary-Esther LeBlanc 8:00am: Cameron Domingue, Rylie Domingue, Blair & Lily Luneau

10:00am: Brenna Armbruster, Carter Aucoin, Brennan Aucoin, Hunter Bourque, Cade Cormier 5:00pm: Nicholas Mire, Emma Mistric, Andrew Devalcourt, Elias Bernard

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today's feast is new as feasts go, and it sets us this year in a very modern crisis. Amid conflicting

schedules and commitments, a young man, testing the limits, has strayed from his parents and gone off to the big city. Mary and Joseph search frantically, only to find the child Jesus in the temple, conversing

with the elders and scholars of the law, who are amazed at his wisdom. In the time of Jesus, the temple was the religious center of Jewish ritual. Outside of Jerusalem, people gathered in the synagogues, centers of learning, for daily prayer and study. Still, everyone longed to

journey to the temple to participate in the offerings, and to fulfill certain obligations of the law that could only be done there. On this feast, we catch a glimpse of the family of Jesus: parents dealing with the

normal stresses of raising a child, and yet completely grounded in the ways of faith and tradition. There has always been an appreciation in Christianity for the value of pilgrimage--the journey to holy

places that is a symbol of our life's journey to God, and a sense of connection to important events in our family history. During the Christmas season, many of us undertake pilgrimages to the family homestead

for festival meals, to the parishes where we were formed in the faith, or perhaps even to a beautiful manger scene or festival of lights. There are few better days than this in our calendar for spending time with the family, especially on a short pilgrimage to a favorite place. Just make sure that no one gets left

behind! --James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

HOME IS WHERE THE FAMILY IS The idea, dream, and reality of family is so strong and durable that we use it to describe all that is best about human gatherings. We speak of the family of nations, of our church and parish families. The greatest compliment we can pay a friend or gracious host is to say that we feel at home with

them, we feel part of the family. Families are the first crucibles in which love is tested and tempered. Jesus himself was one of three people who lived in the shadow of each other. This family, like our own, did not always get it right,

but they always tried to. These three amateurs were on holiday, and one of them got lost. Two were worried sick and took great measures to find the third, a boy after all, who was seeking the meaning

of his calling. He found his vocation--to do his Father's work--but he also returned home with his parents.

Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY'S READINGS

First Reading -- Hannah conceived, and at the end of her term bore a son whom she called Samuel (1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28) or Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14.

Psalm -- Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord (Psalm 84) or Psalm 128. Second Reading -- See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God (1

John 3:1-2, 21-24) or Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]. Gospel -- The boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. They found him in the

temple, in the midst of the teachers (Luke 2:41-52).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21

Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29 -- 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34

Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51

Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

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.

Adeline Veillon; Sixth Grade at Sts. Peter and Paul School One explanation of how “The Twelve Days of Christmas” may have been composed. The explanation says that in the 16th– century England leaders prevented many Christians from practicing their religion. During that period, a

royal decree forced those who did not embrace particular religious beliefs to take their worship into hiding. Violation of the laws of the time could result in severe punishment, even death, but these persecuted, humble

followers of Christ are believed to have found a way to express their adoration for our Savior. By carefully hiding doctrinal teaching in harmless lyrics, they could conceal a coded message of their belief and faith. So the “true love” in the song is actually Christ, who provides all that is essential in this life for His faithful followers. And the

twelve days of Christmas are the days between Christmas and Epiphany, the day when the Magi are believed to have found the Christ Child. For most people, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is a silly song that simply mentions a series of extravagant gifts that a person gives to his or her beloved at Christmastime. However, when you seek Christ, even this amusing little Christmas song can transform into a stunning, symbolic message and testimony of

the Savior. This is what each day stood for: 1. The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ. 2. Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments. 3. Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love. 4. The four calling birds were the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John. 5. The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament. 6. The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation. 7. Seven swans a-swimming represented the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit- Prophecy, Serving, Teaching,

Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy. 8. The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes 9. Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit– Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness,

Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control. 10. The ten lords a– leaping were the ten commandments 11. The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples 12. The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles Creed

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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