January 10, 2016 - The Baptism of The Lord

Rev. M. Keith LaBove, Pastor Parish Website: www.stpat.org

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Office Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am – 12 noon

Celebration of the Eucharist

Saturday: 4:00 pm – Sunday: 8:30 & 10:00 am Monday through Friday: 7:30 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:00 – 3:30 pm and Weekdays: 7:15 am

Baptisms

Seminars are held every other month - register

by calling the office. At-tendance is suggested

during pregnancy.

Anointing of the Sick The Church recom-

mends this sacrament for those who are grave-

ly ill or in danger of death. Call the priest to

arrange a visit.

Weddings

Arrangements must be made at least six

months in advance to allow time for prepara-

tion and planning.

406 East Pinhook Road Lafayette, LA 70501-8727

Phone: (337) 237-0988

Welcome to St. Patrick Church

The Baptism of the Lord

January 10, 2016

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday, January 9--Vigil of The Baptism of the Lord 4:00 PM: Mike Guilbeau; Cecil & Eva Mae Hebert ; Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Rolfes Sunday, January 10--The Baptism of the Lord 8:30 AM: Helen Vallot; Robert Chastant & Evelyn; Eddie Upton; Dr. Al-more (Doc) Bordelon; Nick & Earl Chiasson 10:00 AM: Parishioners of St. Patrick’s Monday, January 11--First Week in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM: Gwen Guidroz (living) Tuesday, January 12--Weekday 7:30 AM: Joyce Hadley

He saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

— Titus 3:5

Wednesday, January 13--St. Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 7:30 AM: Betty Rolfes Thursday, January 14--Christmas Weekday 7:30 AM: Dr. Tommy Comeaux & Dorinne; Col. Clark Comeaux & Catherine (living); Col. Kimberly Fedele (living) Friday, January 15--Christmas Weekday 7:30 AM: Dr. Charles Stewart Christmas Poinsettias In Loving Memory of: Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Rolfes; Dr. Tommy Comeaux & Dorinne; Larry Lampo; Bannon Braun; Christopher Landry; Monty & Pierre Montagnet; Sidney Begnaud; Henry Bourdier & Elzia Lavergne Family

Non-Liturgical Devotions Daily Rosary: Monday - Friday 6:55 a.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena: Tuesday 7:15 a.m. Rosary for Priests: Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Thursday 7:15 a.m. Pro-Life Rosary: 1st. Friday of the month 7 a.m. Shamrocks—Friday, January 15: Jerry & Dee Boudreaux; Betty Fournet; Charlotte Privat

Ordinary Time Ordinary Time is divided into two periods. The first begins the day after the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and ends the day prior to Ash Wednesday (February 10). The second, and longest period, be-gins after Pentecost and ends the Saturday after the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Uni-verse. The word ordinary means “ordered.” It is called this because we number the weeks outside of festal time to help us mark the time. It is a season to be a disciple of Christ and to practice the faith we profess. As we look ahead to the next five weeks, let us be mindful of God’s awesome deeds and be in-spired to love more fervently.

Christmas Project Heifer International Since the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord concludes the Christmas season, we will also wrap up our Christmas pro-ject this weekend. To date we have received enough for 2 Gift Arks—$11,855.00. In fairness, we should probably point out that we did receive one very generous donation of $5,000.00, which greatly increased our overall total. Yet the rest of your donations still exceed what was contributed last year. For that we are truly grateful. All donations will be sent to benefit families around the world. “Thank you for Changing the World Two by Two”.

St Peter’s (Morrow, LA) Women’s Retreat St. Peter’s (Morrow, LA) Women’s Retreat will be held on Saturday, January 16, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at St. Pe-ter’s Parish Hall. In the Year of Mercy, the Altar Society of St. Peter’s and Church of the Resurrection will be sponsor-ing a one day retreat for women. God wants nothing more than to shower us with the graces of His mercy. This day will open our hearts to receive the graces to ask for mercy and to extend that mercy to others in our lives and in the world. The keynote speaker will be Fr. Charlie Ray from the Diocese of Alexandria. Music will be led by Angela McCann of Marksville. The registration fee is $20, includes lunch, and can be paid upon arrival. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve your spot, please visit www.everydaymissionaries.com/retreats. Lenten Day of Recollection at St. Edmond The St. Edmond’s Altar Society will host a “Lenten Day of Recollection” on Thursday, February 11, 2016 (the day after Ash Wednesday) at St. Edmond Catholic Church, Lafayette. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration starting at 8:00 a.m. Coffee, donuts and juice will be served during registration, followed by recita-tion of the Rosary inside the church. Other activities of the day include the celebration of Mass, the opportunity for Confession, meditation on the Stations of the Cross and Benediction. Our retreat master this year is Rev. Mark Mi-ley, Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Kaplan. There will be five priests available for Confes-sions. Tickets for the “Lenten Day of Recollection” are $12.00 per person which includes lunch. Tickets must be purchased prior to February 6. To obtain a ticket, please contact RaNelle Simon (337-232-2849) or send your check made payable to St. Edmond Altar Society, 116 Delmar Lane, Lafayette, LA 70506. You may also pick up tickets at St. Edmond’s office, 4131 West Congress Street, Lafa-yette. Schedule for Ministers Our ministers for Mass are reminded that if you wish to begin receiving your schedules via email, please send your email address to: stpat.org@gmail.com. Many thanks.

End of Life Matters How do I know when it's okay to withdraw medical treatment for a loved one? Why is "pulling the plug" not the same things as euthanasia -- or is it? What is a DNR, and why would I want one? These questions and others, including those surrounding assisted nutrition and hydration as well as advanced directives, will be addressed in the context of the tradition of Catholic teaching on the dignity of human life and the ethics of medical care at the end of life. Tuesday, January 12, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., St. Mary's Church in Lafayette. Pre-senter: Fr. Keith LaBove. Reminder—Baby Items Next weekend is time to bring baby items to be given away to those mothers who choose life for their babies. Immediate need: diapers for infants and sizes 3, 4 & 5; wipes; body wash; baby lotion, diaper bags. Also needed: Bassinettes; Toddler Beds; Any and all plastic hangers. The kindness of your donations help this min-istry. Theresians Lenten Day of Reflection The Living Spirit of Acadiana District of Theresians International is sponsoring a “Lenten Day of Reflec-tion” on Saturday, February 13, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at St. Pius X Elementary School Theater, 201 East Bayou Parkway, Lafayette. This year’s retreat, entitled “Rejoicing in God’s Mercy”, offers a day of prayer, song and reflection for women of faith. For complete information, please visit www.louisianatheresians.com. Second Collection next Weekend Next week, the second collection will be for the Church in Latin America. Latin American Catholics are often characterized by their warm, humble, and pas-sionate hearts. They have been blessed by a rich cul-ture as well as natural resources. However, poverty and violence are still major obstacles in their daily lives. Your support helps give hope to people in the region, especially the youth who seek to live faith. It is more important than ever that we support the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean. Please be generous. STEWARDSHIP OF THE PAST WEEK Our Response to God’s Generosity to Us Offertory………………………$ 3,253.41 Mary, Mother of God..…....…..$ 2,898.06 Building Fund…………………$ 2,186.62 Heifer International…………....$11,855.00 (to date) Thank You! .

Date

Saturday, January 16 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 17 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, January 17 10:00 a.m.

Lectors Marguerite Montagnet Kenneth Phillips Michael Doumit

Eucharistic Ministers

Kathy Kalweit George Eaton Rosalind Allen

Geneva Phillips Ted Hampton Kay Hampton

Ken Broussard Madeline Simon Tami Petre

Altar Servers Janell Venable Mary Kramer Phyllis Roy

Ushers George Guidry Joyce Stelly

William & Stephanie Bacque Lionel Jeanmard Joyce Stelly

Liturgical Roles for January

Readings for the Week

Monday 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14-20

Tuesday 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39

Thursday 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45

Friday 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12

Saturday 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17

Sunday Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11

From the Pastor’s Desk

The Christmas season draws to a close. A new year has begun. For some, resolutions have been made. And before we know it, Lent (early this year) will be upon us. In that light, a few words from Pope Francis on this Jubilee Year of Mercy:

“It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiritu-al works of mercy. It will be a way to reawaken our conscience, too often grown dull in the face of poverty. And let us enter more deeply into the heart of the Gospel where the poor have a special experience of God’s mercy. Jesus intro-duces us to these works of mercy in his preaching so that we can know whether or not we are living as his disciples. Let us rediscover these corporal works of mercy: to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, wel-come the stranger, heal the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead. And let us not forget the spiritual works of mercy: to counsel the doubtful, instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offences, bear patiently those who do us ill, and pray for the living and the dead.

“We cannot escape the Lord’s words to us, and they will serve as the criteria upon which we will be judged: whether we have fed the hungry and given drink to the thirsty, welcomed the stranger and clothed the naked, or spent time with the sick and those in prison (cf. Mt 25:31-45). Moreover, we will be asked if we have helped others to escape the doubt that causes them to fall into despair and which is often a source of loneliness; if we have helped to overcome the ignorance in which millions of people live, especially children deprived of the necessary means to free them from the bonds of poverty; if we have been close to the lonely and afflicted; if we have forgiven those who have offended us and have rejected all forms of anger and hate that lead to violence; if we have had the kind of patience God shows, who is so patient with us; and if we have commended our brothers and sisters to the Lord in prayer. In each of these “little ones,” Christ himself is present. His flesh becomes visible in the flesh of the tortured, the crushed, the scourged, the malnourished, and the exiled to be acknowledged, touched, and cared for by us. Let us not forget the words of Saint John of the Cross: “as we prepare to leave this life, we will be judged on the basis of love.””

The Corporal Works of Mercy: to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, heal the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead

The Spiritual Works of Mercy: to counsel the doubtful, instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offences, bear patiently those who do us ill, and pray for the dead.