March 1, 2021 www.queenofpeacelafayette.org

Physical: 145 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501 | Website: www.queenofpeacelafayette.org | Phone: 337-233-1591| Fax: 337-232-5961

3rd Week of Lent

As we approach the third week of Lent, we are called to a life that is moral, upright, holy and caring of self and others. In our relationship with God and one another, our behavior such be that of love and faithfulness. The Ten Commandments explain to us the expectations God has of those who live in covenant with Him. In Exodus 20:2, we hear God say: “I the Lord, am your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. You shall not have other gods besides Me.” God knows our hearts and understands each of us. His words and actions in the Temple remind us that we too can rid ourselves of such vices.

Like the Samaritan woman at the well, Jesus wants to bring to us, the Good News of God’s forgiveness and restoration. Like the disciples during the day of Jesus, we are called to bring the Good News to those who are struggling with faith and faithfulness to pursue and fulfill our God-given potential.

Let us take a moment to reflect on the scripture passages for this the third week of Lent:

Are you thirsting for the water of LIFE? In what parts of your life do you hunger and thirst for God’s righteousness? Do you believe that God cares and wants your response and the response of every person on earth?

Let us remind ourselves: Our response must be to love Him with our whole heart and love our neighbor as ourselves. As we continue through our Lenten journey, we are challenged to overcome fears and distractions, to find the Lord in our midst, and bring others to Him.

MASS

M, Th: 7:00 a.m. T: 7:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

W: NOON F: Adoration 6:00 a.m. &

Mass 7:00 a.m. Sa: 4:00 p.m.

Su: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

PARISH STAFF

Fr. Edward J. Duhon, Jr. Pastor

Dcn. Louis Lloyd Deacon Emeritus

Kaffy Babineaux Belvin Pastoral Associate

Birdella Carter Sinegal Administrative Assistant

Mary Johnson Bookkeeper

Religious Education Staff Gail Lee, DRE

Deborah Narcisse Keevy Narcisse, Sr.

Support Staff Edmond Lastrapes Church Maintenance

Joseph Chaisson Green Building Maintenance

Eugene Colomb General Maintenance

Joseph “Sonny” Dugas Kenneth Belvin Terry Sinegal

Lawn Maintenance

OFFICE HOURS M, T, Th:8am–12pm & 1-4pm

W:8am-11:45pm & 1:30-4:30pm F: 8am-12pm

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Physical: 145 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501 | Website: www.queenofpeacelafayette.org | Phone: 337-233-1591 | Fax: 337-232-5961

www.queenofpeacelafayette.org

Mass Intentions

March 6th

4:00pm Ricky D. Jock, Claudia Sinegal, Gabriel Sinegal, Lodgy Sinegal, Shirley Joseph Simpson, Merlin James Colbert, Calvin Martin, Beatrice Helaire, Debra M. Bossier, Mary Lee Cormier, M/M Colombus Chaisson, Theresa Andrus, Yula Sampy, Jean Boudreaux, Nelson Guilbeaux, Luelva Guilbeaux, Joseph Nelson Guilbeaux, Alton Dugas, Sr., M/M Sidney Dugas, Sr., Mary Louise Porter, M/M Claby Sampy, Alfred & Mercedes Vallier, Chester & Peggy Martin, Erica Jones, Melvin Smith, Sr., Mary Catherine Smith, Eugene Babineaux, Theresa Babineaux, Rev. Harry Lee Duffy, Leroy & Rita Stemley, Keenan Duffy

March 7th 8:00am C. J. Siner, Joseph “Will” Richard, Samuel Porter, Edresta Carter (7th Anniv), Joseph Gabriel, Roy Gabriel, John Lindon, Peter D. Broussard, M/M Doughty Broussard, Nancy Broussard, William Fuselier, Sr., Louida Fuselier, William Fuselier, Jr., Sidney Smith, Jr. (B’day), Margaret Chaisson, Juliette Burney, Mary Alexander, Carlton & Lena Mouton, Carlton & Elnora Simpson, Elijah & Clarence Cudges

11:00am All Parishioners

Please keep the following individuals in your prayers. Victoria Smith, Verna Sam, Moses Milson, Alfred & Mabel Malveaux, Lena Christian, Keisha Francis, Willie Celestine, Sr., Chad Brown, Lakeithalyn D. Williams, Mary Dalcour, Anna Solomon, Betty Johnson, Ann Mouton, Barry Broussard, Ivory Broussard, Marcel St. Julien, Lucile Johnson, Theresa Williams, Lucy Drake, Deacon Louis Lloyd, Joseph Batiste, Shirley Alexander, Alton Plummer, Renee S. Hebert, Catherine Prejean, Lorena Benoit, Dorothy Francis, Curtis Comeaux, Mary Batiste, Anna Chevalier, John Thomas, M/M Anthony Francois, Jr., Helena LeBlanc, Burleigh Doga, Georgie Breaux, Widney Brown, Sr., Olga Hebert, Audrey Bobb, Rodrick Bobb, Sr., Paul Stanley Boudreaux, Sr., Barbara Brown, Sunni Robinson, Paisley Cowans, Virginia John, Calvin John, Sr., Lester Landry, Joseph Francis, Jr., Joyce Marie Carter, Evangeline Breaux, Suzanne Williams, Anna Batiste, John Murray, Ezola Broussard, Rose Batiste, Paul Roberts, Genevieve Leopaul, Perkin Auguillard, Debbie Broussard, Shawne Siner, Monica Semien, Barbara Cooper, Ronnie Daigle, Rose Breaux, Patricia Butler, Darrell Bellard, Jacqueline White, Carso Breaux, Evan Francis, Ezra Francis, Hermie Jones, Morris Francis, Trinity Porter, Summer Porter, Jessie Broussard, Evelyn Barnette, Lucy Richard, Brandon Thomas, Kimberly Malveaux, Johnny Alexander, Chole St. Julien, Odelia Breaux, Rose Sampy, Zoey Elise Roberts, Nickie Taylor, Ja’lyn Augustine, Brunella Broussard, Floyd Domingue, Terry Sinegal, Irving McZeal, Genevieve McZeal, Glenn Andrus, Cortlan Weatherford, Martha Weatherford

Scripture Readings March 8th – 14th Monday 2Kings 5:1-15; Luke 4:24-30 Tuesday Daniel 3:25, 34-43; Matthew18:21-35 Wednesday Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Matthew 5:17-19 Thursday Jeremiah 7:23-28; Luke 11:14-23 Friday Hosea 14:2-10; Mark 12:28-34 Saturday Hosea 6:1-6; Luke 18:9-14 Sunday 2Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23; Ephesians 2:4-10; John 3:14-21

Stewardship February 21, 2021 Weekly Budget $8,000.00 Offertory Total $6,355.00 Over/Under -$1,645.00 Pink Envelope $810.00 Church Mortgage Debt $149,464.87

Thank You for Your Generosity and Faithfulness. May the Lord continue to shower you with His Blessings of Love, Peace and Joy.

Ways to give church offerings:

1. Drop off in the basket located in the Narthex. 2. Place in newly installed mailbox in front of the office. 3. Online at Give – Our Lady Queen of Peace queenofpeacelafayette.org/give

Confession Times Tuesday 4:45pm - 5:15pm Wednesday 11:15am - 11:45am Saturday 3:15pm - 3:45pm Sunday 7:15am - 7:45am

10:15am - 10:45am

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Physical: 145 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501 | Website: www.queenofpeacelafayette.org | Phone: 337-233-1591 | Fax: 337-232-5961

www.queenofpeacelafayette.org

A Lenten Day of Prayer for Women “Fasting, Almsgiving, Prayer” Presented by: Fr. Lou McCabe, S. J. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 8:30am concluding with Mass at 2:15pm. Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House Grand Coteau, LA Cost: $35.00 Limited capacity, mask required.

Pre-registration required: Online www.ourladyoftheoaks.com or Call the office: 337–662–5410 ext. 200

Sanctuary Lamp Memorial This week, the sanctuary candle is lit in memory of Alberta Poydras

Scott Hahn Journey Through Scripture Parousia: The Bible and the Mass Uncover, how and why all of God’s action, in creation and redemption, is ordered to the Mass. PAROUSIA: The Bible and the Mass Register for FREE streaming in Lent, 2021 STPAULCENTER.COM

Why return to Mass? Our very lives depend on it. It's the summit of God’s plan for our salvation.

Elementary Parish School of Religion News You Can Use FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS and STUDENTS meeting in CHURCH Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 6:00 p. m.

FIRST RCONCILIATION Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 6:00 p. m.

First Communion Mass April 10, 2021, 10:00 a. m.

Pflaum Gospel Weeklies Unit 4 Available in the office for students: • Pre Communion • 8 – 9-year-old • 10 – 11-year-old • 12 – 13-year-old

Parents if you have any questions, contact Gail Lee 337-233-1591

In the words of St. Augustine:

“FASTING PURIFIES the SOUL, LIFTS the MIND, BRINGS the BODYinto SUBJECTION to the SPIRIT, MAKES the HEART CONTRITE and HUMBLE, SCATTERS the CLOUDS of DESIRE and PUTS OUT the FLAMES of LUST and KINDLES the TRUE LIGHT of CHASTITY.”

Lenten Family Prayer

Loving Father, So many times I turn away from you and always you welcome me back. Your mercy and love gives me confidence. Thank you for the invitation to share, fast and pray, so that you can form a new heart

within me. Your powerful compassion for my weaknesses leads me to ask for mercy and

await with great hope the Easter joy you share with us.

Amen.

Pflaum Gospel Weeklies

Family Catechesis Jesus does not like injustice or

bad actions. In Today’s Gospel, He is not happy with the people who are using the Temple for profit rather than for love of

God. He says the Temple will be destroyed and built again in three days. He is talking about

Himself.

Gospel John 2: 13 - 25

Discussion What things in your life do you

need to get rid of so you can focus more on God? How do

you show you belong to Jesus? Why does Jesus chase the

merchants and moneychangers out of the Temple courtyard?

Baptism Information Contact Kaffy Belvin at

337–233-1591.