` 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 Karen Broussard . . . . . . . .. . . .. . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 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) David Cloteau, Faithful Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366-3233

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552-8962 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, Jeff Mentel, Vice-Chairman Matthew Arceneaux, Secretary John Bergeron, Allen Latour, Barney Lejeune, Janet Stelly, Duane Prejean Connor Rock, 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 1088 NUMBER 1087

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MONDAY – APRIL 24

6:30AM – Mass TUESDAY – APRIL 25

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

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 26 6:30AM – Mass 5:30PM – Overeaters Anonymous [St. Anne House AV Room] 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way

THURSDAY – APRIL 27 6:30AM – Mass 6:30PM – Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus 6:30PM – 1st – 8th Grade Faith Formation

[Carencro Catholic School Gym] FRIDAY – APRIL 28

6:30AM – Mass 11:30AM – Carencro Catholic School Golf

Tournament [The Wetlands Golf Course] SATURDAY – APRIL 29

8:00am – 11:30am - First Communion Interviews 4:00PM – Mass

SUNDAY – APRIL 30 7:00AM, 10:00AM, 5:30PM; EXTRAORDINARY FORM 1:00pm 6:45PM – High School Faith Formation

(Students Only) [9th & 10th Grades – Parish Hall (subject to change)] [11th Grade – St. Anne House]

FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR APRIL WORSHIP: In this month in which we anticipate and celebrate the glorious Resurrection of the Lord Jesus, may our Joy in Jesus, who has

risen from the dead, be cause for a new way of life in Christ and active participation in our church parish of St. Peter. FAITH FORMATION: May we be attentive, as Jesus’ disciples, to living out the Mysteries of Jesus’ Resurrection in these 50 days of Easter

and eager to walk with our newly initiated Catholic brothers and sisters. EVANGELIZATION: May the Easter message of God’s Merciful Love be shared with everyone we know and love. May those away from

the practice of the Faith by drawn in by our Joyful witness to His Divine Mercy. SOCIAL JUSTICE: May our Easter Joy, this month, inspire us to share the Good News of Christ’s Love and Mercy with those who are the

least among us through concrete acts of service to the poor, the sick, and the lonely. BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: As repairs to our church facilities are taking place, we remember with affection and thanksgiving all who

have gone before us who worked, sacrificed and gave of themselves for us to receive first our Faith and second, our beautiful church of St. Peter in which to worship and adore Jesus, the Resurrected one.

SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY APRIL 16, 2017

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR APRIL UNIVERSAL INTENTION: Young People

That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

The Message of Divine Mercy is that God is merciful. He is love itself poured out for us, and He wants no one to escape that merciful love. God wants us to turn to Him with trust and repentance while it is still a time of mercy. Turning to and imploring God’s mercy is the answer to the troubled world. What God most wants of us is to turn to Him with trust. And the first act of trust is: receive His mercy. To trust God is to rely on Him who is mercy itself. The Lord wants us to live with trust in Him in all circumstances. We trust Him because He is God, and He loves us and cares for us.

Not only are we to receive His mercy, but we are to use it, by being merciful to others by our actions, by our words, and by our prayers; in other words by practicing the Corporal and Spiritual works of Mercy.

~excerpted from “The Message of Divine Mercy: Trust and Mercy Marian Helpers Center; Marian Press

PRO-LIFE COORDINATOR NEEDED

St. Peter Parish is in need of a Pro-Life Coordinator. Anyone interested in serving the parish in this apostolate

is asked to contact Fr. Ledoux or Deacon Barney.

THE FEAST OF THE DIVINE MERCY WHAT IS DIVINE MERCY?

Divine Mercy gets to the heart of Sacred Scripture. In fact, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church says, "The Gospel is the revelation in Jesus Christ of God’s mercy to sinners" (1849). Right there: That summarizes it. Divine Mercy is the Gospel. It's the good news. And so, it gets to the very center of our faith. Moreover, in the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “Divine Mercy is not a secondary devotion, but an integral dimension of Christian faith and prayer." Benedict even goes so far as to say, "[M]ercy is the central nucleus of the Gospel message." ~Fr. Michael Gaitley; Divine Mercy Explained

FR LEDOUX AWAY FROM THE PARISH Fr. Ledoux will be away from the parish from Monday, April 24th through Wednesday, April 26th. Fr. will be traveling to MD Anderson in Houston for his six-month medical checkup. Please keep Fr. Ledoux in your prayers for safe travels and favorable test results.

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“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”

ST. FAUSTINA: "Sunday, April 28, 1935. Low Sunday; that is, the Feast of The Divine Mercy, the conclusion of the Jubilee of Redemption. When we went to take part in the celebrations, my heart leapt with joy that the two solemnities were so closely united. I asked God for mercy on the souls of sinners. Toward the end of the service, when the priest took the Blessed Sacrament to bless the people, I saw the Lord Jesus as He is represented in the image. The Lord gave His blessing, and the rays extended over the whole world. Suddenly, I saw an impenetrable brightness in the form of a crystal dwelling place, woven together from waves of brilliance unapproachable to both creatures and spirits. Three doors led to this resplendence. At that moment, Jesus, as He is represented in the image, entered this resplendence through the second door to the Unity within. It is a triple Unity, which is incomprehensible – which is infinity. I heard a voice, 'This Feast emerged from the very depths of My mercy, and it is confirmed in the vast depths of My tender mercies. Every soul believing and trusting in My mercy will obtain it.' I was overjoyed at the immense goodness and greatness of my God.'" (Diary 420)

“LITTLE WHITE BOOKS” FOR THE EASTER SEASON The Little White Books for Easter are again available to accompany you or a friend or loved one through the Easter Season. The books are

available on the table in the center isle of the church for a donation of $1.00 per book.

ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN!

ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN! PRAYER TO THE RISEN CHRIST

in the 50 days of Easter…

Heavenly Father and God of mercy, we no longer look

for Jesus among the dead, for He is alive

and has become the Lord of life. From the waters of death

You raise us with Him and renew Your gift of life within us.

Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ and help us to grow as Your people

toward the fullness of Eternal Life with You.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

REGINA COELI

The Easter prayer Regina Coeli (“Queen of Heaven” in Latin) is a wonderful tribute to our Lord’s resurrection and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although its origins are unknown, it dates back to the 13th century. Traditionally, it is prayed standing, often at noon, in place of another well-known prayer, the Angelus, during the Easter Season from Holy Saturday until Pentecost.

Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia. / The Son whom you merited to bear, alleluia.

Has risen, as He said, alleluia. /

Pray for us to God, alleluia.

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. / For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.

Let us pray. O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

EASTER: A SEASON OF 50 DAYS! THE RESURRECTION through PENTACOST

May our joyous

Easter “Alleluia” continue

to be heard throughout

these 50 days!

RECEIVED INTO FULL COMMUNION Receiving the Sacraments of

First Eucharist & Confirmation:

Jacob Ramsey Breaux Melissia Ann Breaux Receiving the Sacrament of

Confirmation:

Chloe Emeri Voorhies Kaylee Ann Guidroz

WELCOME!

FR. LEDOUX (c), DEACON ROZAS (l), DEACON BARNEY (r),

WITH SEMINARIAN MATHEW ARDOIN AND ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE EASTER VIGIL MASS

We offer a sincere “THANK YOU” to all our Altar Servers, especially those who served during Holy Week,

and to Matthew Arceneaux, our Altar Server Coordinator. God bless you all for a job very well done! We are proud of you!

ST. PETER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

“40 CANS FOR LENT” “THANK YOU!”

The St. Peter Knights of Columbus wish to thank

everyone who gave so generously to this year’s “40

CANS FOR LENT” program. Thanks to your generosity they

have again surpassed the total collected from the previous year!

PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY! For the week of April 24th – April 30th:

April 24 Rev. Keith Landry April 25 Rev. O’Neil Landry April 26 Rev. Ralph Landry April 27 Rev. Charles Langlois April 28 Msgr. H. A. Larroque April 29 Rev. Bernard Lebiedz, OSB April 30 Rev. Clyde LeBlanc 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.

Saint Peter/Diocesan Centennial COMBINED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Capital Campaign Goal: $2,500,000.00

Gifts & Pledges to Date: $ 1,434,689.31

121 Committed Prayer Partners 39 Anonymous Donors

447 Gifts & Pledges

FINISH STRONG

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

PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY! For the week of April 24th – April 30th:

April 24 Stephen Pellessier April 25 Ben Petre April 26 Mathew Pitre April 27 Connor Poirrier April 28 Rev. Mr. David Rozas April 29 Peter Sahuc, Jr. April 30 Andrew Schumacher 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.

WAYS YOU CAN GIVE:

YOUR PRAYERS - Your prayers for the success of our Capital Campaign is always a welcome gift!

PLEDGES - contributions may be pledged over a 3-year period.

CASH OR CHECK - Use envelopes provided in pew and drop in the collection or drop off at the office.

ONLINE - Secure gifts can be made online @ our parish website via credit card or bank draft at www.sprcc.org.

Your prayers are a welcome gift and are needed for the success of our Capital Campaign.

Call Karen Broussard at the parish office for more information.

ACCESS TO PARISH OFFICE The Back Parking Lot & the Side Entrances to the Parish Office are Temporarily Inaccessible.

Until further notice, anyone having business to conduct at the Parish Office is asked to use the front porch entrance. Please park in the front parking lot or curbside on Church Street and utilize the front sidewalks. Your patience with the inconvenience is appreciated!

WHAT IS A DEACON? WHAT DOES HE DO? AM I BEING CALLED?

The Office of Permanent Diaconate is currently pre-interviewing men for the Inquiry Phase of the Diaconate Formation Program. If you are involved in our parish and are feeling the need to serve more, contact Fr. Ledoux at the parish office and make an appointment to talk to him

about this possible calling.

EVERY GIFT COUNTS!

Fr. Ledoux thanks everyone who attended the parish-wide reception this past Thursday evening! The reception addressed all questions about the combined Capital

Campaign between St. Peter Parish and our Diocese.

SAVE THE DATE

ORDINATIONS 2017 Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

914 St. John Street; Lafayette, LA - 10:00 AM

Transitional Diaconate Ordination

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Korey Ray LaVergne

Stephen Andre Pellessier

Andrew Philip Schumacher

Brent Lee Smith

Joseph Kyle White

Priesthood Ordination

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Rev. Mr. Christopher Blake Cambre

Rev. Mr. Matthew Christopher Hebert

Rev. Mr. David Michael Rozas

Rev. Mr. Rene’ Joseph Pellessier

Light Reception to Follow Priesthood Ordination

Reserved seating for priests, deacons, deacons’ spouses, religious,

and central office personnel as well as family of ordinandi.

EASTER EGG HUNT Thank you to our

ST PETER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS and all who helped in any way to make

our annual Easter Egg Hunt a great success!

Thank you, also, to all parents and children who came out to enjoy the fun!

Scaffolding Being Erected

JUNE 5 – 9, 2017 Mon-Fri 9AM – 12PM

Carencro Catholic School Gym

Campers Camp Helpers Pre-K4 thru 6th Grade 7th Grade & Up

$25.00/Camper** $10.00/Helper** **includes T-shirt w/early registration

This year’s program, entitled Tracking Mary: Mysteries & Messages, features the Queen of Heaven Express – a special holy train traveling to the faraway places around the globe visited by Our Blessed Mother: Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe, England and Ireland. Children discover how Mary brings us closer to Jesus through the power of the Rosary. Mysteries and Messages are revealed at each stop.

Get Your GOLDEN TICKET & Track Mary All Over the World!

REGISTRATION DATES: April 24th thru May 19th at St. Peter Parish Office

EUCHARISTIC

ADORATION

ADORERS ARE NEEDED!

PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED

Sunday: 8am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 7pm; 8pm

Monday: 8am, 9am, 12noon, 4pm;

Tuesday: 10am, 11am, 2pm;

Wednesday: 2pm;

Thursday: 11am; 9pm

Friday: 10:00am, 12noon, 4pm, 10pm;

Saturday: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm; 8pm

*** Our Chapel also has an URGENT need for substitutes on an as-needed basis.

Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 to sign up.

CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR Pre-K (3 year olds) to 8th grade

To register or for information call 896-8973 or email Paula Frederick at pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org.

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THE

CCS Crusader Classic to be held Friday, April 28th at “The Wetlands Golf Course”

11:30am - Check-in; 1:00pm - Start Delicious Food – Hole Contests – Door Prizes - Awards Ceremony Following

Hole-In-One Opportunity from Courtesy GMC. For registration or sponsor information email pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org

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

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

"Until we have a passionate love for our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament we shall accomplish nothing. "

~St. Peter Julian Eymard

FAITH Formation CLASSES

PROGRAM 1st–8th GRADES HIGH SCHOOL

DATES: Thursday, April 27th Sunday, April 30th

TIMES: 6:30PM 6:45PM

LOCATION: Carencro Catholic

Gymnasium

9th & 10th – Parish Hall (subject to change)

11th – St. Anne House

REQUIRED ATTENDANCE:

Parents & Students 9th & 10th – Students Only

11th – Students Only

PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS

You did not choose Me. Rather, I chose you. ~Jn 15:16

REFLECTION: Baptism is a sacrament of welcome. God chooses us long before we choose, and all the chosen welcome each other. This is the exact opposite of the mindset of abortion, which ignores God’s choice and says that we can choose not to welcome children into

the community. Let’s thank God for baptism and for life!

PRAYER: Lord, as a people made one by baptism, may we grow in the spirit of welcome and rejoice in all those You continue to add to the human family.

FAITH Formation

save the dates

HIGH SCHOOL

May 7th: 9th & 10th Grade Retreat

CONFIRMATION DATES

May 10th; 6:00pm:

Confirmation Practice

May 11th; 6:30pm: Sacrament of Confirmation

* Confirmation Interviews as Scheduled

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

April 29th; 8am – 11:30am:

First Communion Interviews

May 6th; 8am – 11am: 1st Communion

Retreat

May 14th; 10:00am Mass: May Crowning

June 15th; 6:00pm: 1st Communion Practice

6:30pm: First Reconciliation

June 18th; 5:30pm: Sacrament of First Holy

Communion

URGENT NEED: Saturday: 5:00pm

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY The Central Deanery of the Diocese of Lafayette presents “Food for the Journey”, a monthly

lunchtime speakers series designed to help Catholics live out our faith in our daily lives. Our speaker for May is Fr. Michael Champagne, Community of Jesus Crucified. “Food for the Journey” will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd, at

River Oaks Catering and Event Center Lafayette, 520 East Kaliste Saloom Road, beginning at 12:00noon. An optional buffet is available for purchase beginning at 11:30am. All are welcome to come “eat and be fed” – please bring a friend! Pre-registration is not

required. For more information, call Danielle Huval (232-1322).

“I am not only the Queen of Heaven, but also the Mother of Mercy.” ~Our Lady to St. Faustina

APRIL 16, 2017

OFFERING TOTAL $9,572.52 St. Vincent de Paul $71.00 Insurance Donation $100.00 Holy Thursday $1,145.79 Good Friday – Holy Land $1,268.26

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 GENEROUS DONATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP! BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT,

WE HAVE A WONDERFUL PLACE OF WORSHIP.

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

In today’s first reading, the four activities of the earliest church are introduced to us as priorities of the church: devotion to the teachings of the apostles, communal fellowship, the Eucharist and prayer. The early members of the church saw themselves as devoted stewards of these activities. These were not options. They were the fruits of a genuine conversion to a life in Christ. Sharing in the Eucharist was the most intimate expression of fellowship, while the most common expression of fellowship in the New Testament was that of sharing financial resources – giving. It was not a perfect community, but one that gave evidence of God’s active presence in its midst. This early community offers us an excellent example of how to better exercise stewardship in our own parish families.

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL Next week, we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the US are considered home missions because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions.

CRS RICE BOWL – Thank You! Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say thank you! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl!

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

ALTAR SERVER WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT

SATURDAY 4:00 PM MASS James Ray (lead server)

Logan Landry + Saturday Rotation

SUNDAY 7:00 AM MASS

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.

SUNDAY 5:30 PM MASS Connor Rock (lead server)

Zach Rock Lucas Kennerson

Caleb Bodoin

SUNDAY 10:00 AM MASS Mr. Justin Courville

Andrew Arceneaux (lead server) John Paul Baudoin (lead server)

Jacob Feucht Ben Baudoin

Nicholas Feucht Peyton Davis

Andrew Feucht Nicholas Baudoin

SATURDAY ROTATION Jesse Forest Lucas Credeur Matthew Mayer Luke Mayer Peyton Davis

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 Tim Fontenot by Mom & Pa

ALL MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON

THURSDAY MORNINGS FROM 8:00AM TILL 12:00 NOON.

MONDAY - April 24 6:30AM - Patsy Cuccio; Jacob, Anne Therese, Josh & Caleb; Lois Bearb; Donald Stafelli by Bonne Mort Society; Sandy Simmons; Janet Fontenot, Sue Grimmett, & Daisy Mayard; Lauren, Emily & Rachel

TUESDAY - April 25 6:30AM - Agnes Brasseaux; Vincent Hoang V. Dinh; Whitney, Jessica, Peter; Jodi Gilbert by Bonne Mort Society; Janet Fontenot, Sue Grimmett, & Daisy Mayard; Lauren, Emily & Rachel

WEDNESDAY - April 26 6:30AM - Yvonne, Bella, & Gussie Hernandez; Lane & Robert Bordelon; Ross, Joe, Aunt Joyce; Gary Guidry by Bonne Mort Society; Lauren, Emily & Rachel

THURSDAY - April 27 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; Blanche Hutchinson (BD); Florence Coussan (BD); Lena Verci by Bonne Mort Society; Leo Rodriquez (BD); Lauren, Emily, & Rachel

FRIDAY - April 28 6:30AM - For living & deceased members of Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Society; Jules K. Arceneaux (DA); Randy Fontenot (DA), Wilton Taylor & Marion Taylor; Lauren, Emily, & Rachel

SATURDAY - April 29 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & living & deceased members of Coussan Family; Allen “Al” Bourgeois & Special Intention; Octave Trahan; Marie Lejeune; Lawrence Nero & M/M Gilbert Roger; Robert Mouton; Melancon-Connolly, Fontenot, Mouton Families; Anna Gene Lajaunie by Bonne Mort Society; Candy Knott, Lawrence Richard & Bridget Orlando; Lauren, Emily, & Rachel; Mickey Ledet; M/M Leo Prejean, M/M Telismar Prejean, Mrs. Paul Bergeron; Larry Duhon

SUNDAY - April 30 7:00AM - M/M Richard Truax & living & deceased members of Truax & McMillan Families; Douglas Johnnie & Frank Barker; John Melvin Dugas, Leonard Dugas Family & Rosemond Cormier Family; Andrew “Chalk” Benoit, Elita Benoit Cormier, & Yola Cormier Dugas; Velma Dupuis (BD); Lauren, Emily, & Rachel 10:00AM-Pro Populo 5:30PM - Ted Thomas Breaux; M/M John Kidder, Ellerine & Gloria; Marie Lejeune by Bonne Mort Society; M/M John Kidder,

Ellerine, & Gloria

BONNE MORT SOCIETY: THANK YOU

As the Bonne Mort Society celebrates over 100 years (1906-2017) of the tradition of prayer for the soul, we wish to thank all members who have paid their yearly dues, and to welcome all the new members who have enrolled. We would also like to thank those who gave so generously in donations. We use these donations to help defray the cost of the candles that burn perpetually at the Altar of Our Blessed Mother Mary, the Altar of St. Joseph, the Altar to The Divine Mercy, and the Pro-Life Monument. We also use these donations to pay the dues for our elderly members who have entered Nursing Homes, and are no longer able to pay for themselves. If you have not paid your dues of $1.00 per member yet, or you wish to enroll yourself and/or your family at $2.00 per member (for the first year only), you may do so by mailing them to: Bonne Mort Society 815 N. Michaud St. Carencro, LA 70520

For more information call: Noreen Breaux @ 896-8780.

Please know that the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is being offered once a week for all living and deceased members of the Society; that you are always remembered in prayer.

ALTAR FLOWER DONORS

If you or your family would like to donate flowers for our church in memory of your loved ones, beginning with the Easter Season, 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!