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Rev. William Schambough ................................... Pastor

Deacon Keith Duhon …………………………..Deacon

Chenell Privat ……………...…..Secretary to the Pastor

Sandra Smith ……………………………....Bookkeeper

Eva Green ……Coordinator of 1st-11th Grade Religion

Celeste Fortier………….Safe Environment Coordinator

John Buroker …………..……………….Choir Director

P.O. Box 299 Milton, LA 70558-0299

RECTORY: 337-856-5997 • FAX: 337-856-5955

LIFE CENTER: 337-856-0800

WEBSITE: http://www.stjo-milton.org

OFFICE HOURS:

Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM–12 noon & 1–4 PM; Fri: Office Closed

Offices located at 208 E. Edith • Lafayette, LA 70508

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Saturday: .........................................................4:00 p.m.

Sunday: …………..8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 5:00 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday:…. 6:30 a.m.

Thursday: ........................................................6:00 p.m.

Holy Days: ................................. 6:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 24, 2019 - OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

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We extend a warm welcome to the

individuals and families who are

celebrating with us today. We invite

you to become registered with our

Parish Family by completing our

Parish Census Form, and returning

it to the office on 208 E. Edith.

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minutes before daily Mass and by appointment, (please

call the office).

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parents held in the evenings. (See bulletin for time and

place.) Parents are encouraged to attend during

pregnancy, to avoid undue delays.

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case of an emergency please call the parish office.

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contact the pastor or deacon at least six months before.

Pam Begnaud

Bob Cole

Dan Guidry

Steve LeMaire

Trista Littell

Troy Boudreaux

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Linda Desormeaux

Robert Landry

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St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church November 24, 2019

Our Gift Back to God

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Offertory (Due to early printing, not available) . . $

Weekly Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00

Plus/Minus Our Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

Thank You!

Next Week’s Second Collection

Building & Maintenance Fund

“At an hour you do not expect the Son of Man will

come,” says today’s Gospel. Good stewards know that

they are accountable to God for all they have and are

and strive to live in readiness for His coming.

Mass Intention

Weekend of November 23rd & 24th, 2019

Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for the intentions listed,

Sun. 10:30 a.m. for our parish (Pro Populo)

Jessie & Thomas Patin, Mabry, Tina Simon & Children (His Anniv.), Zachary

Hebert, Eugene Broussard, Bobby Ewell, Ryan Viator, Pierre Long Hebert,

Preston Venable, Louis Faucheaux, Joseph Burley (Anniv.), Evelyn B.

Landry, Jacob Theriot, Jodie Crouch, Bradley J. Demette, M/M Alton

Broussard, Pam McDonald (Birthday)

Weekday Masses

Monday 25 Mabry and Tina Simon and Children (His

Anniversary), Leonard Stevens (11 months)

Tuesday 26 M/M Leody Boudreaux (Her Anniversary)

Wednesday 27 Hazel Toups (Birthday)

Thursday 28 M/M Etian Gallet, Emery Don Gallet, Loyd

Denais, M/M Dewey Steiner, Thomas &

Dorothy Collins, Yenes & Elwood Baudoin,

Jeffrey & Nola Broussard, Joseph Harmon,

Gerhard Cramer (Anniversary), Beverly C.

& Mildred B. Picard, Ryan Viator

Friday 29 Emily Kay Benoit, Clifford J. Viator (7th

Anniversary)

Sanctuary Candle

Previous Priests

Please Pray For The Sick

Norval Knapp Brennen Albert

Susan Vincent Gunner Breaux Wilmer Landry

Joyce Comeaux James Benoit Diane Johnson

Dolores Benoit Kathryn Trahan Bobby Trahan

Charlie Harrington Kim Vincent Hunter Henry

Betty Thibodeaux Rudolph Fabre Luby Landry

Lilly Mae Romero Enola G. Bernard Bernice Breaux

Mary Belle Broussard Mary Trahan

Virginia Lynn Burroughs Karla Randazzo

Guy McKeon III Gloria Gossett Jeanette Gallet

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

“The rulers sneered … the soldiers jeered … one of

the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus.” Is this

the King of the Jews, the King of the Universe? If it

is so, perhaps his kingdom is not at all what we

would expect! In his letter to the laity, St. John Paul

II spoke about how Christians share in the kingly

mission of Christ. First, “they exercise their kingship

as Christians, above all in the spiritual combat in

which they seek to overcome in themselves the

kingdom of sin.” In other words, before we give any

thought to transforming society, we must first allow

God to transform us. Through daily prayer, regular

self-examination, and frequent confession, we can

recognize our faults more readily and choose love

instead!

Second, St. John Paul II writes that the laity “make

[s] a gift of themselves so as to serve, in justice and

in charity, Jesus who is himself present in all his

brothers and sisters, above all in the very least.”

Christ’s kingship, and our own participation in it,

requires us to look beyond the privileged of society.

It goes beyond networking and struggles of power. It

goes with Jesus to the Cross!

Still, the kingship of Christ ought to effect society.

“The lay faithful are called to restore to creation all

its original value … ordering creation to the

authentic well-being of humanity.” Jesus does this in

a radical way through his death and resurrection. We,

too, are invited to bring new life to the world around

us. This means holding the world and everything in it

as sacred. It means advocating for civil policies that

respect life and paying special care to the vulnerable

and marginalized in every stage of life. It means

being disciples of Jesus, inviting people into

authentic love so that one day we will together “be

with [him] in Paradise!”

The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, "He saved others,

let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ

of God." Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they

approached to offer him wine they called out, "If you

are King of the Jews, save yourself." - Lk 23:35-37

Events This Week

Mon. (25th): No Events Scheduled

Tues. (26th): Rosary Making

1:00 p.m. (Church)

Psalms Bible Study

6:30 p.m. (Life Center)

Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.

Wed. (27th): No Events Scheduled

Thurs. (28th): Thanksgiving Day

Mass 8:00 a.m.

Parish Office Closed

Fri. (29th): Adoration

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Parish Office Closed

Sat. (30th): No Events Scheduled

Sun. (1st): 6th, 7th & 8th CCD

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/Lk 21:1-4

Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/Dn 3:57, 58, 59, 60, 61 [59b]/Lk 21:5-11

Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Dn 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67

[59b]/Lk 21:12-19

Thursday: Dn 6:12-28/Dn 3:68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 [59b]/Lk 21:20-28

Friday: Dn 7:2-14/Dn 3:75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81/Lk 21:29-33

Saturday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10 or Jn 6:63]/Mt 4:18-22

Next Sunday’s Readings

Isaiah 2:1-5

Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9

Romans 13:11-14

Matthew 24:37-44

Thanksgiving Day Mass will be

celebrated at 8:00 a.m. on

Thursday, November 28th. The

parish office will be closed. Have

a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

The Giving Tree will be set up

this weekend, November 30th.

The Angels on the Giving Tree

are for seniors in Nursing Homes,

Seniors who can no longer attend

Mass and are homebound, and for

our financially poor who need

help. If the Angel you choose has

a request, try and purchase that

item or purchase a gift card if you

are unable to locate the item. If

there is no request, please give

from the heart. Gifts should be

returned under the Christmas Tree

in the gathering area by

December 15th with the Angel

attached to the outside of the gift.

On behalf of St. Joseph Church,

thank you for giving to the least

fortunate.

The Ladies Enrichment Group:

On Tuesday, December 3rd,

from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Life

Center, Ms. Joan Broussard will

speak with us on the subject of

Spiritual Journaling, and lead us

in beginning our own journaling.

Joan has written and published

two books, Grief, Guts and Grace,

and The Innkeepers Wife, she has

also written several magazine

articles on the gifts of the

sacraments in Acadiana Profile,

Word Among Us and St. Anthony

Messenger. She has been giving

retreats and talks on Spiritual

Journaling, prayer and spirituality

since 2004 and has been

journaling her own prayer for

nearly 40 years. All women of the

parish are welcome to attend.

Please bring a journal.

Sacred Relics of the Saints:

Treasures of the Church St.

Joseph Church, in Milton

presents a teaching and

exposition of Sacred Relics on

Monday, December 9th at 6:30

p.m. Father Carlos Martins of

the Companions of the Cross

will be here with a very special

Vatican collection of over 150

relics, some as old as 2000

years. Among the treasures will

be relics of St. Maria Goretti, St.

Therese of Lisieux (the “Little

Flower”), St. Francis of Assisi,

St. Anthony of Padua, St.

Thomas Aquinas, and St.

Faustina Kowalska. In addition,

there will also be present a

portion of the veil of Our Lady,

as well as one of the largest

remaining pieces of the True

Cross in the world. Those in

attendance will be able to

examine and venerate each relic.

In the Church’s history many

miracles and healings have been

worked in the presence of relics,

and many have been healed

through this ministry. Please do

not miss this opportunity. You

are encouraged to bring your

articles of devotion (such as

rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and

pictures of ill friends/family

members which you will be able

to touch to the reliquaries as a

means of intercession. Visit

www.treasureofthechurch.com.

The Light Is On For You On

Wednesday, December 4th, 11th

& 18th, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. St.

Joseph Church and all the

parishes of the Diocese of

Lafayette will be open for

individual confession. Please

make plans to come on Advent

Wednesdays and spread the word

of this special outreach of mercy

to those you know.

The Next Baptism Seminar will

be held on Thursday, January

9th at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.

Parents are encouraged to attend

during pregnancy in order to

avoid any delays.

Pope Francis Prayer Intentions

(November) That a spirit of

dialogue, encounter and

reconciliation emerges in the

Near East, where diverse

religious communities share their

lives together. St. Joseph Knights of

Columbus

“A priest is not a priest for

himself, he is a priest for you.” -

Cure’ of Ars

Please Pray for Our Priest:

Rev. Jude Thierry

Rev. Charles Nicholas Trahan

Rev. Clint Trahan

Rev. Harold Trahan

Rev. John Lan Tran, SJ

Rev. Joseph Sai Tran, SVD

Rev. Eugene Tremie

Liturgical Ministers November 28th, 30th, & December 1st, 2019

Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, & Servers

We ask all ministers to please be there 15 minutes before Mass. Sacristans, please be there

30 to 45 minutes before Mass. Please call for a replacement if unable to make your

scheduled time.

Thursday, November 28th, 8:00 a.m. (Thanksgiving Day)

Sacristan: Kat Trahan

Lectors: Bob Cole, Judy Cole

Eucharistic: Deacon Keith Duhon, Jed Bourque, Kat Trahan

Altar Servers: John Luke Bourque, Noah Bourque

Saturday, November 30th, 4:00 p.m.

Sacristan: Cyndi Miller

Lectors: Chenell Privat, Cyndi Miller

Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Keith Duhon, Gene Mouton, Ashton Mouton

Altar Servers: Morgan Massie, Abigail Stacks

Sunday, December 1st, 8:00 a.m.

Sacristan: Robert & Angie Landry

Lectors: Joyce Broussard, Ali Picard

Eucharistic Ministers: Deidre Toups, Robert Landry, Angie Landry, Stacey Picard, John

Landry, Paula Landry, Liz Curnutt

Altar Servers: Emma Begnaud, Karly Segura

Sunday, December 1st, 10:30 a.m.

Sacristan: Leurline Norris

Lectors: C. J. Miller, Dina Segura

Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Keith Duhon, Paige Gary, Vickie Jacques, Amie Dupuis,

Cindy LeBlanc, Joan Morvant, Leurline Norris

Altar Servers: Elizabeth Roy, Alayna LaFleur

Sunday, December 1st, 5:00 p.m.

Sacristan: Natalie Hidalgo

Lectors: Natalie Hidalgo, Margaret Greene

Eucharistic Ministers: Macy Toups, Darlene Russell, Natalie Russell

Altar Servers: Randall Greene, Meghan Tavares

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Word of Life “He must reign in

our hearts, which should spurn

natural desires and love God above

all things, and cleave to him

alone”. On this feast of Christ the

King and always, May all

recognize God as the author of life

and give thanks for His priceless

gift.

A Day of Prayer for Women at

Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat

House. “Advent: Standing on the

Precipice of Eternity”, presented

by Fr. Steve Kimmons, S.J. Held

on Tuesday, November 26th from

8:30 a.m.; concluding with Mass at

2:15 p.m. To register, please go to

www.ourladyoftheoaks.com and

click on “retreats” to print a form.

Then you can mail in form along

with the $25.00 fee. Please call

662-5410 for more information.

Angola Bus Trip Scheduled

Assisting individuals to stay in

touch with family members in jail,

will assist inmates returning to

society to feel connected and part

of a family. The bus leaves from

St. Paul’s Catholic Church on

Sunday, December 8th at 7:30

a.m. For more information call

Stephanie Bernard, Program

Coordinator of Office of Justice &

Peace at 261-5545.

He Is Born A Christmas Concert

with the Daughters of St. Paul. The

Daughters invite you and your

family to join them at Angelle

Hall, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., on

Wednesday, December 11th, at

7:00 p.m. Get your tickets now!

Visit www.pauline.org/lafconcert

or call 504-887-7631.

Infinity

Valve & Supply

Service of Nine Lessons and

Carols Sunday, December 15th

at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of

St. John the Evangelist. Under

the direction of Thomas Neil, the

Choir will sing carols old and

new, with interspersed readings

that recount salvation history and

culminate in the birth of the

Messiah. The event is free of

charge. For more information call

232-1322.

Catholic Engaged Encounter

Weekend Engaged Couples

spend a weekend away from the

cares and distractions of

everyday living. Attend a

Catholic Engaged Encounter

Weekend. The weekend is open

to any engaged couple wanting to

prepare for a deeper more

meaningful life together in a

marriage recognized by the

Catholic Church according to its

Church law. Upcoming weekend

dates are January 8th-10th, and

March 6th-8th. For cost of

weekends, and to learn more, visit

our website at

www.ceelafayette.org or contact

Paul & Carolyn Trahan at

254-8947 or 898-9257.

Thought of the Week Thoughts

become choices, choices become

actions, actions become habits,

habits become character, and

your character is your destiny.