TRUE CHRISTIANCOMMUNITY

Can youimagine a world suchas the one put beforeus in today’sscripture readings?Communities ofbelievers everywherewould support andencourage oneanother and beidentified asChristians by theway they love eachother. It would be aworld with no tears,no death and

mourning, no crying out in pain. “Behold, I make all thingsnew,” we hear the Son of God say in the second reading fromthe book of Revelation (21:5).

Is this world of John’s vision only imaginary? Arethese faithful followers for whom Jesus prayed only asavior’s dream? Today they are put before us as a worthygoal. How much closer can we come to this vision of a trueChristian community in our lives today? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20

Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a

Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8;

Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Monday: St. MarkThursday: St. Peter Chanel;

St. Louis Grignion de MontfortFriday: St. Catherine of SienaSaturday: St. Pius V

SANCTUARY LIGHT

APRIL 23RD - APRIL 29TH

The Sanctuary Light at St. John will burnin memory of Noel Deming & Delia Bibbs.The Adoration Chapel Light at St. John will burnin memory of Michael McCants.The Sanctuary Light at Our Lady will burn for the Children that have left the Church.

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION

Today: First Eucharist is today followed by a reception inthe parish hall.

Sr. Rosie’s farewell reception is today following 9:00 am Mass in the parish hall.

Pictorial Directories have arrived. If you took a picture forthe directory, please pick up your free copy in church.

May 1st: Please join us for the May Crowning at the 9:00 amMass. Remember to bring your flowers!

Also, join us for our First Sunday Social following Mass.

Raffle Fundraiser for Daniel Cazedessus:

Tickets will be available following Masses for a chance towin your choice of a Two-Day Father/Son Hunting Trip, aRTIC 65-quart Cooler or a $200 gift certificate at Head toToe in Clinton. $5.00 per Chance.

Funds will be used to help pay medical expenses as Danielcontinues his long recovery from a double lung transplant.

IN SYMPATHY

Our Communities of Faith extend our sympathy and prayerfulsupport for the families of:Bill Hadden, husband of Cynthia, and Edna Kennedy, mother of Fred Kennedy. May the Lord grant comfort and peace to these families andmay they and all who sleep in Christ, find in His presencelight, happiness, and peace.

WELCOME

Taylor & Brandie Mitchell, and Julianne & Olivia in Zachary

Pictorials have Arrived !!!

If you took a picture for the directory, your free copy is available:at SJB: in the parish office during office hoursat OLA: in the Church

Going Away Farewell

With great sadness we must say “Good Bye”and “Thank You” to Sr. Rosie TODAY. Pleasejoin us for a reception after 9 am Mass inClinton and after 11 am Mass in Zachary.

Pray for our Military and their families

Marvin Ashford, Jr., Army James A. Benning, USMCMatthew Boyd, Army Cody Castello, USMCEugene Cazedessus, USMC LeLand Crochet, III, USMCMatthew Charlet Dart, USN Chandler Derouen, ArmyPatrick Deslatte, USN Jacqueline Deslatte, USNStephen DiLorenzo, Army Adam Foster, USNThomas Foster, USN Brad Gautreaux, USMCJ. Michael Head, USMC Joseph N. Jones, Jr., ArmySabrina Jones, LaNG Markus Kippers, USNDustin Knight, USN Joseph L. LeBlanc Jr., ArmyStanley Mays, USAF Andrew Metcalf, ArmyBen Gordon Morseth, USCG Gordon Newman, ArmyRobert Brett Parker, LaNG Brian Plauche, USAFAndrea Byrd Prosser, USCG Mike Prosser, USCGJesse B. Richard, Army Nicholas Richards, USNMichael Roberts, USCG James Rouchon, USMCJarrod Mason Sealey, USAF David Welch, LaNGGordon M. White, USAF Tyler Wigger, USNChristopher Williston USAF

Baptism

The sacrament of Baptism is scheduled for May 1st. The next Baptismal Seminar is June 11th.

Rocking for Taylor Law

SJB parishioner, Zachary High senior, and Eagle ScoutTaylor Law, is currently receiving treatment for cancer inHouston, TX. On Friday, April 29th, the Boy Scout Troop472 will sponsor the Taylor Law Rock-A-Thon in the SJBgym to raise money to help pay for his medical expenses. For more information or to help, contact Dave Scherrer viaemail: rocking4taylor@gmail.com or text 225-773-1384.

WEEKLY COLLECTION 04/17/2016

St. John the BaptistIdentified Contributions (159 Families) $ 9,131.50Unidentified Contributions $ 1,261.00Building Maintenance (3) $ 125.00Youth Ministry (3) $ 135.00Legacy of Faith / Capital Camp (30) $ 62,421.00ONLINE GIVINGRegular Contributions (32) $ 1,890.00Building Maintenance Fund (2) $ 15.00Youth Ministry (1) $ 20.00Legacy of Faith Capital Camp. (26) $ 2,095.50CAMPAIGN TOTAL $ 5,853,213.53

Our Lady of AssumptionIdentified Contributions (42 Families) $ 1,735.60Unidentified Contributions $ 385.00Building Maintenance (1) $ 25.60ONLINE GIVINGRegular Contributions (4) $ 205.00

✞ ~ ✞ NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE ✞ ~ ✞

Sunday, April 24th h Fifth Sunday of Easter-7 am: Mass / Coffee & Pastries-10 am: Chaplet of Divine Mercy / Rosary-11 am: Mass / Children’s Liturgy-12 Noon: Farewell Reception for Sr. Rosie-OLA -9 am: Mass / First Communion-10 am: Reception for First Communion & Sr. RosieMonday, April 25th -6:30 pm: Charismatic Prayer Group-6:30 pm: Scouts-6:30 pm: Armada Prayer Group-7 pm: N.A. MeetingTuesday, April 26th -5 pm: Children’s Choir-5:30 pm: Youth Choir-6 pm: Adult Choir- OLA-6:15 pm: Confession-6:30 pm: MassWednesday, April 27th - 7 am: Mass-6 pm: St. Vincent de Paul MeetingThursday, April 28th -7:30 am: MassFriday, April 29th -7:30 am: Mass / Divine Mercy / Coffee & BiscuitsSaturday, April 30th -4 pm: Confession-5pm: MassSunday, May 1st Sixth Sunday of Easter-6:30 am: Knights of Columbus Rosary-7 am: Mass / KC Corp. Communion/ KC Breakfast -10 am: Divine Mercy/Rosary-11 am: Mass / Baptisms-OLA-9 am: Mass / May Crowning-10 am: First Sunday Social

Jubilee Year of Mercy April 24, 2016

Jubilee Day for YouthThis Sunday’s “Youth Jubilee” previews July’s World Youth

Day in Krakow. Its theme from Matthew 5:7, “Blessed are themerciful,” echoes Pope Francis’ warning that “the practice of mercy iswaning in the wider culture.” In countercultural witness, therefore,“the time has come,” says Francis, “for the Church to take up thejoyful call to mercy once more. It is time to return to the basics and tobear the weaknesses and struggles of our brothers and sisters.” Jesusaffirms the same in today’s Gospel. “As I have loved you, so you alsoshould love one another” (John 13:34). Francis concludes, “TheChurch’s very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful andcompassionate love.” Jesus too asserts, “This is how all will know thatyou are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).Thus mercy “makes young” the Church, the world, and everyone.“Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us thecourage to look to the future with hope” (Misericordiae Vultus, 10).—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.Papal quotes Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

CONGRATULATIONSTO OUR YOUNG ADULTS

CONFIRMED IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016

Sheyane Anaya

Taliyah Anthony

Orrin Bordelon

Robert Burke

Emma Chaney

Joshua Dylan Coarsey

Julia Coreil

Travis Creech

Connor D'Amico

Kaitlynn (Kat) Devall

Anthony Fidanza

Joseph Harkrider

Jack Hebert

Rhett Hebert

Victoria (Tory) LaCour

Alyssa LeBlanc

Fallon Ledoux

Avery Ligon

Caroline Lobranao

Dominic Maggio

Ellen Manuel

Zachary Mock

Michelle Morales

Tanner Plitt

Tara Reid

Grace Ringe

Jake Robinson

Dominick Thomas

Caleb Walls

Kennedy Nicole Wilcher

Layken Colby Willis

CONGRATULATIONS

TO THE CHILDREN OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Making Their

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

on Saturday, April 16, 2016

Mary Grace Amorello

Brennan James Ballard

Bryce Anthony Breaux

Nia Katherine Cancienne

Madelyn Claire Chatelain

Caden Richard Cox

Cameron Marie Craig

Gracie Ann Dalferes

Mya Jaishell Davis

Amelia Claire Dupre

Kaite Frances Evans

Mason Joseph Foster

Sophia Anneli Galindo

Annanicole Gonzales

Matthew David Grant

Zachary Michael Grant

Avery Leland Gravois

Emma Grace Hall

Conner Hayes Hanchey

Avery Anna Hastings

Lindsay Lauren Hoffman

Jaden Paul Hollkamp

Amador Jaime

Sarah Margaret Jones

Ellia Grace Kimich

Abegale Janelle Lillie

Rylee Ann Louque

Joseph Carmine Martone

Camden Joseph Massingill

Camille Virginia Masterson

Kendall Rae McDavid

Drew Douglas McGehee

Alexis Marie Picou

Stephen Christian Ramirez

Eli Merrill Roberts

Marcus Jenkins Rogers

Samantha Margaret Sanders

Luke Michael Schulze

Wyatt Jackson Smith

Eve Marion Talbot

Olivia Layne Templet

Avery Claire Tucker

Bryce Joseph Watts