OFFERTORY We gratefully acknowledge all that God has given to us. In gratitude, we have returned to Him:Collections February 15th and 16th

ST. ANTHONY ST. PIUS X

1st Collection: $ 1,749.00 $ 291.00 2nd Collection: $ 144.00 $ 30.00

Pastoral Solidarity Fund for Africa $486.00 Children’s Collection $33.00

This weeks Online Giving $390.00 Total Weekly Offerings $3,153.00

ST. ANTHONY ST. PIUS X Electric Bill (January) Electric Bill (January) $ 1,759.90 $ 259.67

MASS ATTENDANCE ST. ANTHONY 202 ST. PIUS X 19

Second Collection this week is for Church Maintenance

PARISH MOTTO St. Pius X adopted the motto

of St. Paul for his work as Pope, “to restore all things in

Christ, so that Christ may be all in all.”

MASS SCHEDULE ST. ANTHONY: Tuesday: Mass 7:00 a.m. Mass & Novena 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Rosary: Monday: 7:00 p.m. ST. PIUS X: Saturday: 5:30 p. m. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration: St Anthony Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. RCIA: St Anthony Rectory Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Confessions: Before weekend Mass or by appointment. Baptism: Second Sunday of the month. The Seminar is the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Please contact the rectory for forms prior to seminar. Marriage: Please contact Fr. Luke six months prior to desired ceremony date. Funeral: Please contact Fr. Luke before final arrangements of funeral. Anointing of the Sick: Available upon request. C.C.D. Classes: Sunday’s grades 10 &11, Monday’s grades 1-9 Ministry to the Sick and Shut In: Parishioners unable to attend mass and receive communion, please call the rectory.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT As a Catholic Church Family, we respond to Christ’s call, evangelize, and welcome all

generations to the Holy Eucharist.

PARISH EVENTS

February 26, 2020 (ASH WEDNESDAY) MASS SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. February 28, 2020 (Every Friday) 6:00 p.m. STATIONS OF THE CROSS St. Anthony Church February 28, 2020 (Friday) 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. LENTEN FISH FRY BEGINS 4:00-8:00 p.m. St. Anthony Parish Hall March 7, 2020 (Saturday) 5:30 p.m. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT St. Anthony Parish Hall

March 22, 2020 (Sunday) 11:00 a.m. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION St. Anthony Church

April 25, 2020 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. BLESSING OF THE FLEET 2:00 p.m. Kerner Bridge

Scripture Outline & Reflection

St. Anthony Catholic Church St. Pius X Catholic Church Mission

St. Anthony, 2653 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, LA 70067 Phone: 504-689-4101 Fax: 504-689-4102

Email: stanthony@arch-no.org Web: stanthonylafitte.org

St. Pius X Mission, 8151 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point, LA Pastor: Rev. Luke Nguyen Deacon: Edward “Ted” Cain

CCD Director: Atish Matherne CYO Director: Earnest GuidryOffice Staff: Vera Denet, Stephanie Kuhn, LeAnn Lightell,

Ellie Melancon & Patti Sigur Rectory Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 23, 2020 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 23, 2020 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PRAY THE ROSARY

Every Monday evening at St. Anthony Catholic Church @ 7:00 p.m. we pray to end persecution of

Christians throughout the World, our Church, Country, Community and Families.

In Memory of Morgan Perrin, Sr.

Offer no resistance to one who persecutes you (3). Rather, love your neighbor (1) as you love yourself. As the Lord is gracious and merciful (Ps), treat others in the same way, humbling yourself before the Lord (2).

CCD NEWSFebruary 24th there will be NO CCD Class because of Mardi Gras.

Spend an hour or more with Our Lord every Tuesday in

Adoration.

He’s waiting for you!

LENTEN SCHEDULE Ash Wednesday February 26th

Mass Schedule at. St. Anthony Church 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Way of The CrossEvery Friday during Lent @ 6:00 p.m. at

St. Anthony Church The guidelines for Catholics on fasting and abstinence are as follows:

Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to each one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.

Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years or older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays of Lent.

LENTEN SEAFOOD FRIDAYS

Every Friday during LENT beginning February 28thCalling all Volunteers! Looking for helpers: COOKS, SERVERS and to DELIVER LUNCHES. Volunteer hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and

3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Please sign up on the clipboard at the entrance of the Church. DONATIONS ARE NEEDED for a successful Fundraiser. Items listed below can be dropped off at the rectory or at Mass. Shrimp - Fish - Packaged Utensil Kits - Paper Towels - Fish Fry - Can Drinks - Packaged Condiments (tartar sauce, ketchup) - Small Bottles of Ketchup and Tartar Sauce - Elbow Noodles - Long Grain Rice - Great Northern Beans -

American Cheese For more information, please call the rectory at 689-4101.

Fourth Friday of the Month St. Anthony Parish Hall, 9 a.m.

February 28, 2020

But whoever keeps his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. This is the way we may know that we are in union with him.

1 John 2:5

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED Parishioners and Bruno Touchard, Sr., Gustave Carmadelle, Gloria Roberts, Margaret Trosclair, Dolores Lombas, Clara Russell LeBlanc, Betty Schouest LeBlanc, Dalton Joseph Cantrelle, Shirley Touchard, Emery Catherine Bordelon, Vincent Palisi, Eric Frickey, Ragnhild Melford, Andrew Joseph Dempster, Jr., Shelby Frank Olano, Erdie Ronquille, Russell Rojas, Sr., Brenda Parria, Theophile Bourgeois, III and Lourie Perrin Huxen, Harriet Belsome, Brad Carmadelle, Paul Lebeau, Daniel J. Boutte, Lawrence Michel, Jr., Ruth Marie Whipple, Celie Robin, Stanley Folse, Maude Hymel, Vivian Fisher, David Perrin, Esther Mayfield, Geraldine Favaloro, Lynn Sawyer, Ricky Matherne, Josephine Smith, Reed Prestenbach, Sr., Ronald J. Perrin, Paul Eschete, Gertie Rosalie Danos, Brent Olano, Elvira Kuhn, Jules Caulfield, and Malvin Pizani

St. Anthony Sanctuary Lamps In Memory of

The Melancon and Robin Families

St. Pius X Sanctuary Lamps Will burn in memory of

Emery Catherine Bordelon and that

Shawn Chauppette Bordelon feels the Healing Power of Jesus, Mary and St. Jude

St. Anthony Altar Flowers

Nelson Perrin, Sr., Rena & Elias Basse, Sr.

and Susan Verdin.

St. Pius X Altar Flowers

Gretna Cabinet Co.

127 Taravella Rd., Suite C Marrero, LA. 70072 (504) 348-8232 cabinetsbyambiance.com

HALL RENTAL The St. Anthony and Joseph Halls (St. Pius X) are available to rent for special occasions. For information please contact the Rectory 689-4101.

STAY CONNECTED BULLETIN

For announcements please contact the Rectory 689-4101. WEBSITE

www.stanthonylafitte.org EMAIL

stanthony@arch-no.org

ONLINE GIVINGOnline giving now available. Visit our parish website to sign up.

SECOND COLLECTIONThe second collection during mass will be collected following the first collection. This will allow time for reflection after communion.

ST. ANTHONY/ST. PIUS XTo place flowers on the altar, have the Sanctuary Lamps burn or have Special Mass Intentions held in honor of a loved one please notify the rectory two weeks prior to date, envelopes for this purpose can be found at the entrance of the church.

ST. PIUS XThe Church will be locked at all times except during Masses. We have installed a punch button lock box. For access code, please call the rectory.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANKFOURTH Friday of each month @ St. Anthony Parish Hall at 9:00 A.M.

MASS INTENTIONS

ST. ANTHONY February 22 4:00 p.m. All Souls in Purgatory Especially for Our Deceased Members February 23 8:00 a.m. Jarret Jude Polkey 11:00 a.m. Geraldine Favaloro Gertie Rosalie Danos

Brent Olano Jules Caulfield Elvira Kuhn Malvin Pizani Anthony Molinario, Sr. Angela Molinario February 24 7:00 a.m. All Souls February 25 7:00 a.m. Cecile Robin February 26 7:00 a.m. All Souls February 27 7:00 a.m. All Souls February 28 7:00 a.m. All Souls

ST. PIUS X

February 22 5:30 p.m. Rev. Thomas J. Darby February 23 9:30 a.m. Rev. Thomas J. Darby

EAT OYSTERS - LIVE LONGER Low-calorie, low cholesterol,

source of protein & zinc (a mineral associated with strengthening the immune system), source of omega 3 (to lower the chances of getting a heart attack, a stroke, breast cancer & prostate cancer).

Joan & Dan Coulon

It is very necessary, if you want to grow, that you read Scripture and other spiritual books of lives of saints, lives of holy men and women who had the courage and the strength to follow the Gospel. (Mother Angelica)

FEBRUARY 23, 2020 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEFEBRUARY 23, 2020 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

St. Joseph Altar Information Preparations for the St. Joseph’s Altars at St. Pius X at Joseph Hall has begun. If you would like to help, please contact Pam Enclade (St. Pius X) 382-0891

Prayer service for couples who have been married for 50 years or more

All participants may register online or through their parish. To register, please call the rectory prior to Friday, March 20, 2020, in order for us to have sufficient time to submit your names. Parishes are asked to register couples, using the online form, by Monday, March 23, 2020, to facilitate the mailing of confirmation letters, preparing scrolls, and seating assignment of the couples.

Word of the Week

LECTOR - A person designated to proclaim the Holy Scriptures at Mass. The reading of the Gospel is reserved to priests and deacons.

Dear Parishioners: By now everyone has heard that St. Anthony’s St. Joseph Altar has been cancelled.

I want to first thank Ms. Edna Rojas, her family and friends who have given us a beautiful altar for the last five years. They have been incredible! Regrettably, we had an unintentional schedule conflict with the hall, making it impossible for Ms. Edna and her team to complete their work in time. For this I want to personally apologize to Ms. Edna and her team for this process failure. This oversight has resulted in process improvements that will ensure this never happens again.

Ms. Edna has graciously agreed to act as “consultant” if needed to help whomever takes on the challenge in the future.

St. Pius X will host their annual altar this year

I have met with Ms. Edna to discuss this matter and I want to assure everyone that this oversight should not be interpreted as anything other than a miscommunication and scheduling conflict. Again, thanks to Ms. Edna and her team for all they do and will continue to do for St. Anthony Parish.

Sincerely Yours in Christ, Fr. Luke Nguyen

St. Anthony / St. Pius X Marriage Enrichment on the Bayou 2nd Annual Supper and Substance Saturday, March 7th at 5:30 p.m.

Marriage Enrichment promotes the Sacramentality of marriage and providing for married couples opportunities of growth, enrichment, and support. Our goal is to awaken married couples to their responsibility to continually grow in their sacramental relationship with God, with one another and the community of God’s people; to initiate such activities to empower them to fulfill their all to love.

Come join us for great food, fun, games, prizes and good friends and a special guest speaker. Tickets are $12.50 each (available at the rectory) or $15.00 at the door.