` eSt. Peter Roman Catholic Church Mission Statement

Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by living

the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacrament, and

Service as taught by the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter

Parish is a community of dedicated Catholics centered on

the Eucharist, which is the source and the summit of all that

we do and hope to become. Approved August 19, 2014

PARISH SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY EUCHARIST

As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is central to who we are and what we do.

Regular Mass Times are listed on the front of the

bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To

receive formation for First Holy Communion,

contact the Parish Office, 896-9408.

SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Essential to the Christian Life, the Sacrament of Confession is where we come into

contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us.

Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing

our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a

personal relationship with Jesus. 30 minutes before

every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered. If you need to receive the Sacrament of Confession

for the first time, contact the Parish Office, 896-

9408.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Through the waters of Baptism, the new Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal

Life. To have your infant baptized, please contact

the Parish Office at least 2-4 months prior to the baby’s due date so that there is enough time to

complete preparation for the Sacrament.

Parents should be registered, participating members of the Parish Family.

Proposed Sponsors (Godparents) should be

attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors receive a Baptismal Packet which must be

completed and received before attendance at a

Baptismal instruction class is scheduled. A Baptismal date is determined after all Church

requirements are satisfied.

If you are a parent or an adult seeking the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish

Office, 896-9408.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE In the beginning, God created mankind

as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love

for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is

made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the Church and the world. Couples discerning the

vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the

Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior

to the desired wedding date.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL

ARRANGEMENTS The Church and her Sacraments

accompany us at every moment of our life. When

we are very sick or nearing the end of this life, we receive the healing of Christ through Anointing of

the Sick. Please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408,

to make an appointment. Also, contact the church office before

you contact anyone else in making funeral

arrangements. We are here to guide you through that most difficult time.

NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Register at: www.sprcc.org.

Or call the parish office.

Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator Patricia Blumrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 896-9408

Faith Formation Secretary, Parish Receptionist Jody McConnell..... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager Cindy Courville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Capital Campaign Office Manager Cindy Courville. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Parish Deacon Deacon Barney Lejeune . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Carencro Catholic School Principal

Andre` Angelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 896-8973 Perpetual Adoration Coordinators

Gloria Matte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 658-3759 Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334

Neocatechumenal Way John McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-4267 Sacred Music Coordinator

Dr. Michael Totaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Natural Family Planning

Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 886-1437 Pro-Life Coordinators Giuseppe & Iveth Tarantino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . rocio20@gmail.com Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator

Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334 Catholic Daughters

GeorgAnna Robichaux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-0120 St. Anne Society Madeline S. Braquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8703 Bonne Mort Society

Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780 Knights of Columbus

(3rd Degree) Wilbert Lacombe, Grand Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-4664 (4th Degree) Alfred Palombo, Faithful Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-3550

Altar Servers Matt Arceneaux .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mattarceneaux@gmail.com

St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9499 God’s Little Dusters

Rose Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-6278 Usher Coordinator

Iray Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . .896-4109 Cub Scout Pack 497

Bobby Kennerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-0637 Boy Scout Troup 143

Brian Deshotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .654-7488 Prayer Line

Debbie Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-6662 Unplanned Pregnancy

For Free Confidential Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 289-9366

Parish Pastoral Council Members Corey Bordelon, Chairman, Janet Stelly, Vice-Chairman Matthew Arceneaux, Secretary John Bergeron, Allen Latour, Barney Lejeune, Duane Prejean, Carolyn Huval, Olivia Cunningham, Youth Member Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair, Bob Simpson, Finance Committee Vice Chair, Burt Arceneaux, Frank Connolly, Parish Trustees

OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Tuesday - Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm Wednesday - Friday: 8am-12noon

Fr. Mark P. Ledoux Pastor

VOLUME 1127 NUMBER 1126

TODAY: + This Monday, January 22nd:

Remembering Roe vs. Wade: Day of Prayer for The Legal Protection of Unborn Children

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR

MONDAY – JANUARY 22

Remembering Roe vs. Wade: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

6:30AM – Mass TUESDAY – JANUARY 23

6:30AM – Mass [Parish Hall] 6:00PM – Choir Practice [Parish Hall]

WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 24 6:30AM – Mass [Parish Hall] 5:30PM – Overeaters Anonymous [St. Anne House] 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [St. Anne House]

THURSDAY – JANUARY 25 6:30AM – Mass [Parish Hall] 6:30PM – 1st-8th Faith Formation (Parents & Students) [Carencro Catholic School Gymnasium]

FRIDAY – JANUARY 26 6:30AM – Mass [Parish Hall]

SATURDAY – JANUARY 27 Special Collection for the Church in Latin America

4:00PM – Mass [Parish Hall] 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [St. Anne House]

SUNDAY – JANUARY 28 NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK BEGINS!

CCS FAMILY GUMBO: 11:00am-1:00pm

Special Collection for the Church in Latin America 7:00AM, 10:00AM, 5:30PM; EXTRAORDINARY FORM 1:00pm

FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY WORSHIP: In this New Year, may we seek the guidance & intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title "Holy Mother of God," for personal and global peace by welcoming her Son, Jesus, the "Prince of Peace" born among us. FAITH FORMATION: Celebrating 100 years as a Diocese, beginning this month, we recall with gratitude the deposit of Faith handed down to us and we pray that we will commit to teaching and modeling our Catholic Faith well for the next generation. EVANGELIZATION: In this month of commemorating the Baptism of the Lord, may we recall and live more fully for ourselves and for others our own Baptism in Christ, where freed from the bondage of sin, we live as true heirs of the Kingdom as sons and daughters of God. SOCIAL JUSTICE: As the 45th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade is commemorated this month, may our ceaseless prayers as a Parish and Diocese for the cause of life hasten the day of justice for the unborn. BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: In thanksgiving for the prayer partners and financial contributors to our Capital Campaign.

SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

JANUARY 21, 2018

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JANUARY:

EVANGELIZATION: Religious Minorities in Asia

That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.

JANUARY: MONTH COMMEMORATING

ROE v WADE DECISION

PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS

In the Lord your labor is not in vain. ~1 Cor 15:58b

REFLECTION: Every January tens of thousands of Americans participate in the annual March for Life in Washington, DC, or the annual West Coast Walk for Life in San Francisco. These events give public witness to the fact that most Americans want to see unborn children protected, and enable all who participate to be renewed in their convictions and determination to work for that protection.

PRAYER: Lord, bless all those who will march this year for life, and the many more who labor for life in their own communities every day.

JANUARY IS PRO-LIFE MONTH JANUARY 22nd: DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE

LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN

PRAYER TO END ABORTION

Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life,

And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters. I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,

Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son.

I am ready to do my part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself never to be silent,

Never to be passive, never to be forgetful of the unborn. I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement,

And never to stop defending life Until all my brothers and sisters are protected,

And our nation once again becomes A nation with liberty and justice

Not just for some, but for all, Through Christ our Lord. Amen

----------------------------------------------------------- PRAYER FOR LIFE IN REPARATION

FOR ROE VS. WADE

God and Father of Life, You have created every human person,

And have opened the way for each to have eternal life.

We live in the shadow of death. Tens of millions of your children have been killed

because of the Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion.

Father, have mercy on us. Heal our land

And accept our offering of prayer and penance. In your love for us,

Turn back the scourge of abortion.

May each of us exult in hearts full of hope And hands full of mercy

And work together to build a culture of life.

We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. ~www.priestsforlife.org

"A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer.”

– Pope John Paul II, The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae), n. 100.

DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE UPCOMING EVENTS

OFFICE OF PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY CLASSES “INTO THE HEART” LEVEL II

TOB classes are offered to adults 18 and over. There is NO charge for this class!

WHAT IS “THEOLOGY OF THE BODY”? THE ANDTIDOTE TO THE CULTURE OF DEATH.

It consists of (eight), 60 minute videos based on the teaching of St. John Paul II on Marriage & Family Life. Workbook is optional…$20. For Information/Registration Call: 337-289-9366 or 337-335-4652 or Email Facilitator: Adele Guillot at maguillot27@gmail.com or desormeauxfoundation1@gmail.com. Location: Henriette DeLille Room, Immaculata Center, 1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette (use East entrance and parking please)

Mondays 5:30pm – 7:30pm: January 29, February 5, 19 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 9

PRO-LIFE ORATORY CONTEST The Diocesan Pro-Life Oratory Contest for high school juniors & seniors will be held February 22nd at Immaculata Center – 1408 Carmel Dr., Lafayette from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Contact Trista Littell at (337) 261-5607 for more information & to register. Entry forms are to be submitted prior to the deadline of February 9th.

POST ABORTION HEALING:

RACHEL'S VINEYARD Rachel’s Vineyard is a retreat for those who have suffered the wounds of abortion. It is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. The weekend is a unique and effective process designed specifically to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. This process is extremely helpful for those who have difficulty forgiving themselves or others. The weekend will help your soul find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope! The next retreat will be held April 6-8, 2018. Pre-registration is required. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Contact Karol or Trista @ 337.261.5607 for more information.

PROJECT RACHEL Individual post abortion healing sessions. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Contact: Karol Meynard or Trista Littell at 337-261-5607

DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE

Centennial News TAKING A PRO-LIFE STAND

The U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion in the infamous Roe v. Wade decision on January 22, 1973. In a short span of days,

105 Lafayette Physicians, led by Dr. Zerben Bienvenu and others, wrote and signed a resolution stating their opposition to abortion and their resolve to preserve human life. Their advertisement read in part: “We maintain that life DOES exist before birth. As physicians, we intend to fulfill our commitment to preserve that life.” The Diocese of Lafayette continues to respect, protect, and serve life from conception to natural death.

CENTENNIAL INDULGENCE

An indulgence granted by Pope Francis can be gained throughout this Centennial Year by all who visit the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and pray the Centennial Prayer (with the usual conditions for an indulgence). Please see the Diocesan Webpage for more information. The Centennial Prayer is in the Cathedral or you may print it from the webpage (available in various languages on webpage).

CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS & YARD SIGNS

Available for Sale at The Following Locations:

+ Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

+ Diocese of Lafayette Central Offices

+ St. Martin de Tours (St. Martinville)

Beginning in February

+ Our Lady Queen of Angels (Opelousas)

JANUARY IS PRO-LIFE MONTH JANUARY 22nd: DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF

UNBORN CHILDREN

January 22nd is observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. January 22, 2018 marks the 45th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade. May we give thanks to God for the gift of Human Life.

9 DAYS FOR LIFE Thursday, January 18th - Friday, January 26th

The U.S. bishops’ annual novena 9 Days for Life takes place Thursday, January 18th - Friday, January 26th., a special period of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage. A novena, easily accessible by computer, phone, or by download, will unite us in

the days surrounding the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion throughout pregnancy. An end to abortion is not the only intention. We'll also be praying for people at all stages: those near the end of their lives, children in need of adoptive homes, those mourning the loss of a child through abortion, and many others. Pray for the respect and protection of all human life with new intentions, brief reflections, and more each day. Download the novena online, or participate through Facebook, email, text message or an app. Join at www.9daysforlife.com!

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF ABORTION FOR WOMEN

Contrary to popular opinion:

ABORTION HURTS WOMEN

1. 31% of women having an abortion report suffering

physical health complications

2. 10% of women having abortions suffer immediate,

potentially life-threatening complications.

3. Women have a 65% higher risk of clinical depression

following abortion vs. childbirth.

4. 65% of women suffer symptoms of Post-Traumatic

Stress Disorder (PTSD) after abortion.

5. Many women describe their experience as a

“nightmare”, which can hardly be equated with

“choice”.

6. 60% of women surveyed after abortion responded

that: “Part of me died”.

7. Suicide rates among women who have abortions are

six times higher than those who give birth.

8. Abortion increases a woman’s risk of future

miscarriages by 60%.

The above figures, are referenced from an Elliott Institute publication, and are evidence-based facts about the consequences of abortion for women’s health.

PRAY

FOR

AN

END

TO

ABORTION

White Crosses stand on the front lawn of our parish hall to commemorate the tragic 45-year-old “Roe vs Wade” Supreme Court Decision of 1973 granting legalization of Abortion in the United States.

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Saint Peter / Diocesan Centennial COMBINED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Capital Campaign Goal: $2,500,000.00

Gifts & Pledges to Date: $2,044,187.69

121 Committed Prayer Partners 39 Anonymous Donors

525 Gifts & Pledges

Visit the parish website at www.sprcc.org for more details.

Your prayers are a welcome gift and are needed

for the success of our Capital Campaign.

Call Cindy Courville at the parish office for more information.

ST. PETER / DIOCESAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN

81.55% OF GOAL REACHED

To all who pledged to the ST. PETER / DIOCESAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN –

THANK YOU!

We pray in gratitude for everyone who has already pledged support to the needs of St. Peter and our Diocese and prayerfully support all those who are still discerning what they are able to give. We fervently ask God to guide and bless us as we work together to build our future.

Things to Keep in Mind: + We are asking for 5-year pledges which are not contracts. + If you have previously made a pledge, we will cancel that pledge and begin your new 5-year pledge. Each parishioner will only have ONE pledge. + You have an option to pick a start date to begin your payments.

Please keep the new pledges coming!

➢ EVERY GIFT COUNTS!

BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER

“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”

St. Faustina: "January 19, 1937. My life at present flows on in peaceful awareness of God. My silent soul lives on Him, and this conscious life of God in my soul is for me a source of happiness and strength. I do not look for happiness outside the depths of my soul in which God dwells; of this I am aware. I feel a certain need to share myself with others. I have discovered a fountain of happiness in my soul, and it is God. O my God, I see that everything that surrounds me is filled with God, and most of all my own soul, which is adorned with the grace of God. Already now, I will begin to live on that on which I shall live for all eternity." (Diary 887)

HOFFMAN PIPE ORGAN ORGAN UPDATE

GREAT NEWS!! Organ technicians arrived this week and the process of reinstalling, wiring, adjusting and tuning has begun. Please consider giving a donation to help fund the rebuilding and renovation of our beautiful organ! As Fr. Ledoux previously indicated, the needed repairs to our pipe organ will cost an estimated $63,000. This is significantly less than the cost of a new and comparable pipe organ. You are asked to prayerfully consider making a donation specifically to this endeavor, in order to offset pipe organ repair costs. It is important to note that the pipe organ repair project was not previously anticipated. As such, it is not among the various projects that comprise our parish’s capital campaign. Donations to the pipe organ repair can be made by simply contacting Cindy Courville at the parish office or speaking directly to Fr. Ledoux about a donation.

Excerpt from a letter by Keith D’Anna, Director of Music, Choir Master and Organist at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Lafayette…

The Hofmann Pipe Organ at St. Peter will serve the faith community in Carencro for another 50 to 70 years if the necessary repairs are carried out. It’s rebuilding and renovation would be a testament of the community’s love for the liturgy and worship of Our Lord.

ORGAN KEYBOARD WITH NEW SWITCHING STOPS

ORGAN PRIOR TO REPAIRS

RE-INSTALLATION OF GOD THE FATHER AT TOP OF HIGH ALTAR

ORGAN KEYBOARD WITH NEW

SWITCHING STOPS – BACK SIDE

NEW SOLID-STATE SYSTEM COMPONENTS

AQUINAS INSTITUTE - FAITH SEEKING UNDERSTANDING Church History and Theology of the Body

Register now for an Aquinas Institute course!

Two evening courses will be offered this spring:

1) THE 350 Church History by Fr. Rene Pellessier

(Mondays 6-8:30 PM at Wisdom Catholic Student Center)

2) THE 490 Theology of the Body by Kim Anson, MA

(Wednesdays 6-8:30 PM at John Paul the Great Academy)

Courses begin January 24 and end May 7. The classes can be taken for college credit (accredited through University of Holy Cross) or for catechetical credit (audit). For more information or to register call (337) 394-6550, email frchampagne@yahoo.com, or go to www.aquinaslafayette.org

UPPER NAIVE MURALS DUSTED

PREPARING TO CLEAN UPPER NAIVE WALLS

CLEANING AND REPAINTING OF UPPER

NAIVE WALLS & AC VENTS

TRIM PIECES TO INSTALL

RE-INSTALLATION OF HIGH ALTAR

PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY! For the week of January 22nd – January 28th:

January 22 Rev. Kenneth Mayne January 23 Rev. Louis McCabe, SJ January 24 Rev. Garrett McIntyre January 25 Rev. Bert Mead, SJ January 26 Rev. Glenn Meaux, SOLT January 27 Rev. Aaron Melancon January 28 Rev. Bill Melancon O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep Thy servants within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, where none may harm them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, purpled with Thy Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of Thy glorious Priesthood. Let Thy 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 minster be here below their joy and consolation, and in Heaven their beautiful and everlasting crown. Amen.

CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL

CARENCRO CATHOLIC IS CELEBRATING

120 YEARS OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION

IN THE COMMUNITY OF CARENCRO!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

Carencro Catholic is currently accepting applications and registration for the 2018-2019 school year. Classes available for Pre-K (3 year olds) to 8th grade. For

information about registration or if interested in scheduling a tour of the school call (337)896-8973 or email Paula Frederick at pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org.

NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

January 28th – February 3rd CCS FAMILY GUMBO:

Sunday, January 28th; 11:00am-1:00pm To kick-off Catholic Schools Week, CCS is hosting their annual Family/Alumni Gumbo on January 28th from 11:00am until 1:00pm in the CCS gym for all CCS families & alumni and St. Peter parishioners. Please join us for delicious gumbo, desserts and a chance to win cash in the annual CCS

cash raffle. 1st prize is a choice of $1000 or $1500 tuition voucher, 2nd prize-$500 and 3rd-$250. Get your $1 tickets from a CCS family, call the school at (337) 896-8973 or purchase your tickets at the gumbo. We hope to see you there!

ATTENTION ALUMNI!! Send your full name and mailing

and/or e-mail address to Paula Frederick at pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org. **Include the last year you attended St. Ann, St. Pierre, Assumption or CCS.

ALUMNI BIOGRAPHIES Calling all St. Ann, Assumption, St. Pierre and Carencro Catholic Alumni! CCS would like to highlight all of our alumni in the Crusader News, our weekly newsletter and on Facebook. If you are an alumnus or someone you know is, please send Paula Frederick a short bio telling us of your accomplishments since you left one of the four Carencro Catholic schools. You can mail it in to the school, 200 W. St Peter Street, Carencro, LA 70520 or email pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org.

Proud Feeder School of Teurlings Catholic High School WE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE!

Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admissions or employment.

PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931

www.CarencroCatholic.org

PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY For the week of January 22nd – January 28th: January 22 Connor Poirrier January 23 Rev. Mr. Andrew Schumacher January 24 Rev. Mr. Brent Smith January 25 Michael Vidrine January 26 Nicholas Ware January 27 Rev. Mr. Kyle White January 28 Rev. Kevin Bordelon, Director of Seminarians O Lord Jesus Christ, great High Priest, I pray that You call many worthy souls to Your holy priesthood. Enlighten the Bishop and Vocation Director in the choice of candidates, the Spiritual Directors in molding them, and the professors in instructing them. Lead the seminarians daily in Your unerring footsteps, so that they may become priests who are models of purity, possessors of wisdom, and heroes of sacrifice. May they be steeped in humility and aflame with love for God and man, apostles of Your glory, and sanctifiers of souls.

Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us. Amen.

SCHEDULE

OF EVENTS

1ST – 8TH GRADE FAITH FORMATION CLASS (Parents & Students)

Thursday, January 25th; 6:30pm; CCS Gym

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION please contact your mentor for meeting information.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

ADORERS ARE NEEDED! PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED

Sunday: 6am, 8am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 3pm, 4pm, 7pm, 8pm

Monday: 6am, 7am

Tuesday: 9am, 5pm, 8pm

Wednesday: 5am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm

Friday: 10am, 12pm, 5pm, 10pm

Saturday: 3am, 10am, 1pm, 7pm, 8pm

*** Our Chapel also has an URGENT need for substitutes on an as-needed basis. Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 to sign up.

URGENT NEED: Friday: 1:00am

FOR ALTERNATING WEEKS: Sunday: 11:00pm

“If people spent an hour a week in Eucharistic Adoration, abortion would be ended.”

~St. Teresa of Calcutta

TEURLIGS CATHOLIC REBEL REVIVAL Wednesday, February 7th; 6:30pm

Teurlings Catholic High School Board recently hosted a meeting of Pastors and parish administrators to discuss

ways to engage our youth in their individual parishes, along with other topics of interest. We recently received the invitation below:

TCHS would like to extend an invitation to ALL 7th - 12th grade students in our Faith Formation programs, to attend a special REBEL REVIVAL on Wednesday, February 7th

at 6:30pm. The event will be held in the SGS/TCH Cafetorium and will be an evening of praise & worship, fun, fellowship, and prayer. Light refreshments will be provided. Get a group together or come alone and enjoy the evening. Please RSVP to Jody at 896-9408 or jody@sprcc.org

by Tuesday, January 30th.

COME, LORD JESUS! 7 Week Bible Study Lenten Journey 2018

There’s joy in knowing Jesus! Want it? Come and see Jesus in the Gospels of Lent this year. The Come, Lord Jesus! Lenten Journey can show you Jesus’ love for you. He wants you to know Him better and be in His joy! We will meet one hour a week for 7 weeks, beginning the week of Ash Wednesday (February 14th).

Call Melinda Devillier at 896-1334 or register at the side table in the church hall when you come to Mass.

YOUTH OPPORTUNITY

PREPARING

FOR LENT

JANUARY 14, 2018

OFFERING TOTAL $7,209.31 St. Vincent de Paul $195.00 Building & Maintenance $148.00

Stewardship is the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God's gifts and shares

these gifts in love of God and neighbor.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP!

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The first disciples of Jesus in today’s Gospel left their work and their daily routines to follow Him. They abandoned their livelihoods, familiar surroundings and the lives to which they had become accustomed to be closer to Him. The good steward finds ways to be removed from what may be a comfortable existence or daily routine in order to serve the Lord more faithfully. All too often out of fear, insecurity or even selfishness, we refuse to leave the safety of the little world we have created for ourselves in order to hear the Lord’s call and be challenged by His Gospel. Perhaps we should reflect on what comforts we need to sacrifice in order to be better stewards of God’s mercy, compassion and hospitality He planted within us.

Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. For many in Latin America and the Caribbean, rural terrain and a lack of ministers are obstacles to practicing their faith. Your support to the collection provides lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly ad religious formation, as well as other programs to help share our faith with those who long to hear the Good News of Christ. To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/latinamerica.

ROSARY FOR PEACE - The Rosary for peace for our country and our soldiers will be prayed every Thursday before 6:30am Mass.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

IN MEMORIAM SANCTUARY LIGHT

In Memory of Pam Anthony by Mother ALL MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON

THURSDAY MORNINGS FROM 8:00AM TILL 12:00 NOON. MONDAY - January 22

6:30AM - Nita Gilbert; All those who passed away with no family; Laura Fontenot

TUESDAY - January 23 6:30AM - All those who passed away with no family

WEDNESDAY - January 24 6:30AM - Ruby Richard Broussard (DA); M/M Reise Boudreaux, Sr. (His BD); Grace Mamer; All those who passed away with no family; Gary Guidry (BD); Wilfred & Elsie Richard (Her DA)

THURSDAY - January 25 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; All those who passed away with no family; Jordan Delcambre by Bonne Mort Society

FRIDAY - January 26 6:30AM - All those who passed away with no family; Living & deceased members of Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Society; Laura Fontenot

SATURDAY - January 27 4:00PM - Allen “Al” Bourgeois & Special Intention; Riolan Coussan & living & deceased members of Coussan Family; Lawrence Nero, living and deceased members of Nero & Roger Families; Mrs. George (Mildred) Mamer by Bonne Mort Society; Special Intention; Candy Knott, Lawrence Richard, Gilbert Elkins Family; Success of the Capital Campaign; Glenn Vidrine; Living & deceased members of the David, Olivier & Gilbert Families; Living & deceased members of the Connolly, Fontenot, Melancon Families; M/M Elmo Guilbeau, Lisa G. Grossie & Adolph Guilbeau & Family; Joseph Janise & Family, Dale Guidry & Buddy Jenkins

SUNDAY - January 28 7:00AM - Riolan Coussan (BD) & M/M Richard Truax; John Begnaud (BD); In memory of Darlene Maddox; Dr. Fred Meyer, M/M Ray P. Breaux & M/M Ourelie Landry 10:00AM-Pro Populo 5:30PM - Ted Thomas Breaux; M/M John Kidder, Ellerine & Sisters; Douglas Johnnie & Frank Barker

NAMES OF THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES President Donald Trump Commander in Chief

Edward Friloux Jr-Navy Steven Friloux-Navy Thomas Friloux-Nat’l Guard Shane Girard-Nat’l Guard Mosella Glaude-Army Christopher Guidroz-Nat’l Guard John Guidry-Marines Zack Guidry-Marines Chad Hanks-Army Lance Hargrave-Nat’l Guard Jason Heath-Army Dylan Chase Hollier-Marines Shaun Hutchinson-Army Derek Ingle-Nat’l Guard Alfred Joseph, Jr.-Army Randall Johnson-Navy Scott Labbe’-Air Force Douglas LeBlanc-Marines

Charles Leblanc-Marines Trevor Lenox-Navy SFC, Rob Leroy-Army Jordy Marks-Navy Christopher Martin-Army Troy Martin-Nat’l Guard Nicholas Mathews-Army Shawn Mathews-Coast Guard Shane Matt –Army Gregory Melancon-Army Shannon Meche-Nat’l Guard Johnathan Melancon-Nat’l Guard Michael Melancon-Air Force Tiffany Morgan-Army Tim Meyers-Navy Keith T. Miner-Air Force Ryan F. Mitchell-Air Force

ALTAR SERVER MASS SCHEDULE January 27th – 28th

SATURDAY 4:00 PM MASS Connor Rock, Zackary Rock, Henrik Sandstrom, James Buller

SUNDAY 7:00 AM MASS

SUNDAY 10:00 AM MASS John Paul Baudoin, Ben Baudoin, Nick Baudoin, Peyton Davis

SUNDAY 5:30 PM MASS Lucas Kennerson, Boston Kennerson, Lucas Credeur

If your son has made his First Holy Communion, has entered the fourth grade, and would like to train to become an Altar Server, please contact Mr. Matthew Arceneaux at 337-316-5068 or mattarceneaux@gmail.com or contact the Parish Office.

WOMEN’S 2018 CURSILLO SCHEDULE

Jan. 18–21; April 12–15; June 21–24; Sept. 13–16

ALTAR FLOWERS

MAIN ALTAR

In memory of Gabby Clavelle (BD 1/26) &

M/M Albert Smith (her DA) & Irene Meyers

by Iva Clavelle

&

In memory of Nola Mae “No No” Clavelle

by Matt, Lynn, Steve & Carol

ALTAR FLOWER DONORS: If you or your family would like to donate flowers for our church in memory of your loved ones contact Martha Trahan at 896-4187. We give thanks for those who have donated flowers for the altars over the years to make our church such a special place to Worship!

PROPERTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE

The 2017 Property/Liability Insurance is due. With construction expenses, your assistance is greatly needed. I remain very grateful to all of you for your quick response to helping us meet the premium in past years. Your generosity toward the Insurance Fund would be gratefully appreciated in making sure that our church and facilities are properly insured in a timely manner. To help St. Peter Parish meet this need please use the special yellow envelopes marked “Insurance” which are provided on the tables at the entrances to the parish hall or call Cindy at the parish office for a direct donation. Total Owed - $35,092.00