THIS WEEK TUESDAY, JULY 31 5:00 pm - Mass WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 5:00 pm - Mass THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 8:00 am - HFS Faculty Attend Mass 9:00 am - HFS Faculty Back to School Retreat - Church 6:00 pm - Rosary - Chapel FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Teacher Field Trip 12 noon - Mass SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 HFS Parent Work Day 7:30 am until 11:30 am 3:00 – 3:30 pm - Confession Daily Chapel SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 5:00 pm - Holy Family School New Parent Orientation - Church

SCHOOL BEGINS THIS WEEK Holy Family School

will begin the new school year on Wednesday, August 8th.

Please pay attention to the school zones and keep our children safe!

Reverend David E. Allen, Pastor

Deacon Minos Ponville, Jr. Jennifer LeJeune, Religious Ed. Director

Michelle Cagle, Office Manager Karen Ardoin, Bookkeeper/Secretary

Michael Comeau, School Principal Leigh LeBlanc, Pre-K3 Director

Church Office Address: 474 N. Jefferson Avenue Mail to: P.O. Box 290, Port Allen, LA 70767

Church E-mail address: holyfamilycathol@bellsouth.net

MASSES: Saturdays: 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

Sundays: 8:00 & 10:30 am Tuesday - 5:00 pm (Novena following)

Wednesday - 5:00 pm, Thursday - 8:00 am, Friday - 12:00 noon

Phone: (225) 383-1838 Additional Information on Website: holyfamilycathol@bellsouth.net Fax: (225) 383-1839

Are You Interested in Becoming Catholic? Do You Know Someone Who is Interested?

Do You Just Want to Learn More About Your Faith? Were You Baptized But Need Other Sacraments?

Come and check out what the Catholic Church believes and teaches.

Inquiry gatherings that will be held at 6:30 PM August 9, and August 30 in Marian Hall

All are welcome!

If you have questions or want more information, please call Deacon Minos at

the Church Office, 225-383-1838, or email deaconminos@ponville.org.

Port Allen, Louisiana 70767

A Family of Faith

Holy Family Catholic Church

WEEKLY MIRACLE This week marks the beginning of a kind of “liturgical detour.” We have been listening to Saint Mark’s Gospel during this liturgical year (Year B). Today we begin to hear a long section from John’s Gospel, starting with the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. This miracle story is a prelude to the Lord’s statements that we will begin hearing in a few weeks, in which Jesus refers to himself as the “bread of life.” Each week we witness a miracle at Mass. We do not see a multiplication of loaves before us. What our eyes of faith allow us to see is the miracle of the transformation of common elements—bread and wine—into the Lord’s Body and Blood. Once we have received the Lord, the multiplication begins, for in the Eucharist we are strengthened to multiply our efforts to feed the poor, shelter the homeless, and bring comfort to the despairing. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35

The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season. — Psalm 145:15

A VOCATION VIEW Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 29, 2018

In the Gospel many people hunger for a small amount of food. In our day there are too many people for the small number of priests, sisters, brothers and deacons. We too must trust in the Lord by praying for vocations and responding if we feel God is calling us to a Church vocation. If so, call or email Father Andrew Merrick at 225.336.8778, framerrick@gmail.com, or visit, www.diobr.org/vocations.

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCE COLLECTION COUNTERS - Monday, July 30

Ruth Stanley, Oscar Bourgoyne, Eve Riviere.

COLLECTION REPORT for July 15 General Collection – Identified Givers - $ 6,905.00

Unidentified Givers - $ 894.00 Total General Collection - $ 7,799.00

Total Mission Appeal Collection - $ 3,490.54 Total Jubilee: The Next Step Collection - $ 1,417.00

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the following little ones who were welcomed into our community of faith through the sacrament of Baptism this past weekend:

Griffin Michael Hebert son of Adam & April Hebert

Lane Thomas Kemp son of Garrett & Mallory Kemp

Raylee Olivia Lee daughter of Richard, IV & Ashley Lee

Jake Ory Persick son of Jared & Rebekah Persick

Grant Tyler Weber son of Thomas & Mallory Weber

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL NEW FAMILY

ORIENTATION MEETING On Sunday, August 5, 2018, we will be holding our annual “New Family Orientation and Informational Meeting” at 5:00 pm in Holy Family Church. We invite all new families to join us for this brief meeting to discuss important dates, procedures and any forms that will need to be completed. In the meantime, if you should have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact Annette Fitzgerald at afitzgerald@hfspa.com or (225) 344-4100 ext 211.

IT’S BAAAAAAACK!!!

The next session of “Prayerful Strokes” is scheduled for Sunday, August 26th at 3:00 pm in Jubilee Hall. Please check out the next bulletin for more information about the upcoming session and how to register.

“He has made everything beautiful in its time...” Ecclesiastes 3:11

ENROLLMENT IN RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION/SACRAMENTAL PREP PROGRAMS Parish School of Religion K - 8th grade (students in public and non-Catholic schools) First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparation (students, 2nd grade or higher, in public, non-Catholic, and Catholic schools) Confirmation Preparation 9th grade (Students in public or non-Catholic high schools) Confirmation Preparation 10th & 11th grade (Students in public, non-Catholic and Catholic high schools)

If you have a child that falls into one of these categories and need to register them or are unclear about any of this,

contact Jennifer LeJeune at jlejeunehfc@gmail.com or 336-4463.

LIKE THE HOLY, HOLY, MYSTERY OF FAITH, ALLELUIA, & LAMB OF GOD THAT WE ARE

CURRENTLY USING AT MASS? It was written by our Choir Director, Boo Gabriel! Thank you, Boo, for your talent and musical gift!!

Prayerful S rokes

SENIOR AFTERNOON TEA SOCIAL On Sunday afternoon, July 22nd, Holy Family Church invited all seniors to an Afternoon Tea Social. Tables were beautifully set with a delightful array of vintage china, table cloths, colorful flowers, and various teas to choose. Those in attendance enjoyed hot tea along with fresh baked scones followed by tiered trays of delectable, bite sized treats, all baked and served by the volunteers. It was a delightful feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds! Participants were able to commemorate their tea experience with a picture taken with Her Majesty, the queen. An English tea would not be complete without pictures with the queen! We are very grateful to all of the volunteers who helped to set-up, bake, serve, and clean. Thank you all for your willingness to help! Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the afternoon. It was absolutely grand!

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 3:00 to 3:30 pm or any day by appointment. BAPTISMS: Couples should contact the parish office during pregnancy to register for a Baptism

Seminar (usually held every other month, even numbered months). Godparents also must attend a Baptism Seminar.

MATRIMONY: Couples must contact priest at least SIX months before making other arrangements. SICK CALLS: Parishioners are urged to contact priest to inform him of persons who are ill. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Offered at daily Mass or privately to those

who are facing surgery or illness. Call the office. NEW PARISHIONERS: Are requested to contact the Parish Office to register as parishioners. ADORATION: Tuesday & Wednesday - 5:30 - 8:30 pm; Thursday & Friday - 9:00 am - 12 Noon

2018 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL “Shipwrecked…Rescued by Jesus!”

On July 9-13, 150 castaways, plus over 115 volunteers, attended the 2018 Holy Family and St. John the Baptist Vacation Bible School. Each day everyone discovered lifesaving, life-changing experiences that helped us learn all about Jesus, who is always there to rescue us! At “Shipwrecked”, castaways rotated through Bible Discovery, Arts/Crafts, Music and Movie Time. All were treated to delicious Tropical Treats. On the last day,

there was a big Sail Away Finale for family and guests which ended with a preview of the catchy tunes performed by grades K-5th and a hotdog lunch. A special THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered at this year’s VBS and who donated food to be divided between St. John the Baptist and Port Allen food banks. “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

OUR MISSION STATEMENT Holy Family Parish is a loving, caring community of devoted and committed Catholic Christians. Our mission purpose is to spread and deepen the Kingdom of God among all people. Our aim is to carry out this mission through our strong tradition of faith and family, through a strong sacramental and liturgical life, through a total Catholic educational program, through a ministry to the social needs of the community and through evangelization.

K.C. INSTALLATION

Holy Family Knights of Columbus 2875 recently held their Installation of Officers for 2018-2019. As an outgoing Warden,

serving quite a number of years volunteering countless hours, Russell Daigle

was honored with a plaque for his outstanding

dedication and service. Thank you &

Congratulations!!

Thomas W. Acosta, Jr.Attorney At Law911 Seventh Street

Port Allen, LA 70767Phone: 225-383-2302

MARCHANDCONSTRUCTION

Serving the Baton Rouge Diocese

for 75 Years225-383-7178Family Owned and Operated

J. HUNTINGTON ODOM, JR. D.D.S.Affordable High Quality

Family Dentistry

227 N. Jefferson Ave. - Port Allen • 343-2251

If You Live Alone You Need LIFEWatch!24 Hour Protection at HOME and AWAY!

✔Ambulance✔Police ✔Fire✔Friends/Family

CALLNOW! 800.809.3352

FREE ShippingFREE ActivationNO Long Term Contracts

Solutions as Low as$19.95a month

No Landline? No Problem!* Real Time GPS Tracking * Fall Detection

Brian or Sally, coordinators

860.399.1785www.CatholicCruisesAndTours.com

an Official TravelAgency of Apostleship

of the Sea-USACST 2117990-70

$2.00 Off Lunchw/the purchaseof 2 lunches.

Dinner $4.00 Offon the purchaseof another dinner.

525079 Holy Family Church

PORT ALLENHARDWARE

Phone:343-8438

Black’sAuto

Salvage504-749-3161800-234-5063

3425 Famco Road, Brusly

SIMPSON’SAUTO SERVICE

Complete Auto Care343-7255

505 N. Alexander

Saint MargaretSunday MissalAn ideal companionfor personal prayer.

In Stock & Ready to Order Today.CALL OR ORDER ONLINE. $39.95

800-566-6150 • www.wlpmusic.com

$29.95/Mo. billed quarterly• One Free Month• No Long-Term Contract• Price Guarantee• Easy Self Installation

Call Today! Toll Free 1.877.801.8608

Medical Alert System

PORT ALLENBakery ShopDonuts — Muffins

Danish — Cakes, Etc.124 S. Alexander

344-7242www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-438-8931

225-231-6606

www.cottonportbank.comThe Most CompleteOnline National

Directory ofCatholic ParishesCheck It Out Today!

PATRICK GUIDRY DDSFa m i l y D e n t i s t r y

24021 RAILROAD AVE. • 687-4892

Raymond LoupPresident

749-2990W.B.R.

Family & OccupationalMedicine Clinic

Philip G. Padgett, M.D.610 N. Jefferson Ave.

267-6626

HUB BEN’S SUPERMARKET

560 N. ALEXANDER, PORT ALLEN, LA7 Days a Week — 6 AM to 9 PM

344-0574

4463 Hwy 1 South • Brusly

We’re raising the bar on whata health plan can do for you.

1-855-229-6848myplan.healthy.la.gov/choose

Choose a health planthat does more.

Choose AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana.

CATHERINE WILBERT CHUSTZPre-Need CounselorCall 687-1850

Record Your Personal Wishes &Instructions in a Pre-Arrangement

WWW.WILBERTSERVICES.COM

Grow in your faith,find a Mass, and

connect with yourCatholic Community

with OneParish!

Download Our Free App or Visit

MY.ONEPARISH.COM

Thank you for advertising inour church bulletin.

I am patronizing your businessbecause of it!

Please Cut Out This “Thank You Ad”and Present It The Next Time YouPatronize One of Our Advertisers

✂

HEATING & AIR, LLCResidential • Commercial

(225) 413-4399Law Office of

William T.Kleinpeter

1650 Beaulieu LanePort Allen, LA 70767

749-5588william@wkleinpeter.com

/ColorImageDict > /JPEG2000ColorACSImageDict > /JPEG2000ColorImageDict > /AntiAliasGrayImages false /CropGrayImages true /GrayImageMinResolution 150 /GrayImageMinResolutionPolicy /OK /DownsampleGrayImages false /GrayImageDownsampleType /Bicubic /GrayImageResolution 300 /GrayImageDepth -1 /GrayImageMinDownsampleDepth 2 /GrayImageDownsampleThreshold 1.50000 /EncodeGrayImages true /GrayImageFilter /DCTEncode /AutoFilterGrayImages true /GrayImageAutoFilterStrategy /JPEG /GrayACSImageDict > /GrayImageDict > /JPEG2000GrayACSImageDict > /JPEG2000GrayImageDict > /AntiAliasMonoImages false /CropMonoImages true /MonoImageMinResolution 1200 /MonoImageMinResolutionPolicy /OK /DownsampleMonoImages true /MonoImageDownsampleType /Bicubic /MonoImageResolution 600 /MonoImageDepth -1 /MonoImageDownsampleThreshold 2.00000 /EncodeMonoImages true /MonoImageFilter /CCITTFaxEncode /MonoImageDict > /AllowPSXObjects true /CheckCompliance [ /None ] /PDFX1aCheck false /PDFX3Check false /PDFXCompliantPDFOnly false /PDFXNoTrimBoxError true /PDFXTrimBoxToMediaBoxOffset [ 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 ] /PDFXSetBleedBoxToMediaBox true /PDFXBleedBoxToTrimBoxOffset [ 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 ] /PDFXOutputIntentProfile () /PDFXOutputConditionIdentifier () /PDFXOutputCondition () /PDFXRegistryName () /PDFXTrapped /False

/CreateJDFFile false /Description >>> setdistillerparams> setpagedevice