Support Specialist Deacon Wynard Bou e Pastoral Assistant Tammy LeBlanc tamlebsmdt@gmail.com Parish Bookkeeper/Cemetery Dianne Champagne detours1765@gmail.com Director of Religious Educa on Safe Environment Coordinator Tilly Duplechein

llysmdt@gmail.com Parish Musician Patrick Melancon melanpat12@gmail.com Master Carpenter/Technician Ed Horn Parish Maintenance Macy Broussard

Mass Times: Tuesday 5:30 P.M. Wednesday 8:00 A.M. Thursday 8:00 A.M. Friday 8:00 A.M. Saturday 4:00 P.M. Sunday 8:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.

ST. MARTIN DE TOURS CATHOLIC CHURCH 133 South Main Street | Post Office Box 10 | St. Mar nville, LA 70582‐0010 | 337‐394‐6021

Website: www.saintmar ndetours.org | E‐Mail: saintmar n1765@gmail.com

Reverend Jason Mouton, Pastor

Office Hours: Monday‐Thursday 8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M.

Parish Staff: Penance: Saturday 3:00 P.M. — 3:45 P.M.

Bap sm: Parents should contact the Parish Office regarding Bap sm prior to the birth of the child

Matrimony: Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the an cipated wedding

Anoin ng of the Sick Those who are seriously ill or in danger of death should contact the Parish Office to request the Sacrament of the Sick.

Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – Both Diocesan and Parish Offices CLOSED. Jan. 18-25: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Jan. 20: Presidential Inauguration – Washington, D.C.

Jan. 22: March for Life Program, St. Peter’s in New Iberia: 5p.m. Admission 5:20p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet Holy Rosary immediately following Divine Mercy Chaplet 6p.m. Pro-Life Mass, Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel Jan. 29: Friday, March-for-Life, Washington, D.C. Jan. 31: Catholic Schools Week Begins. Feb. 2: Ground Hog Day; National Day of Prayer for the African-American Family. Feb 7-14: National Marriage Week Feb. 11: World Day of the Sick; Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (Mass with Anointing at 11a.m. NO 8a.m. Mass Feb. 12: Lincoln’s Birthday. Feb. 13, 11a.m., Saturday – Carencro Mardi Gras Parade. Feb. 14: Sunday – World Marriage Day; Valentine’s Day. Feb. 15: Presidents’ Day. Feb. 15 & 16, Monday & Tuesday – Parish & Diocesan Offices CLOSED in observance of Mardi Gras. NO 5:30p.m. Mass on Tuesday, Feb.. 16 Feb. 17: ASH WEDNESDAY. Services are: 6:30a.m., Mass & Ashes; 12noon, Word Service Only with Ashes; 6:00p.m., Mass and Ashes. (Little Black Book of 6 minute meditations distributed)

FEBRUARY IS AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH.

Feb. 21: First Sunday of Lent (Little Black Book of 6 minute meditations distributed). Feb. 22: Washington’s Birthday. Feb. 28: Second Sunday of Lent

This is the Second Sunday of the Year,

Cycle B. Three (3) themes are present this time of the year: the legacy and as-yet unrealized dream of Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr.; the anniversary of Roe v.

Wade and the Respect Life rallies occasioned by that anniversary; and the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Corinth was the ancient equivalent of Sin City. Most of the people of the pagan world engaged in blatant immorality, but some of the worst were those in Corinth. They even had their own saying to justify their behavior. No, it was not, “What happens in Corinth stays in Corinth.” It was, “Food is for the stomach and the stomach for food.” It was like saying, “You have no choice: you gotta eat, and you have no choice: you’ve got to behave immorally.” Paul tells them and us that we are so much better than that. Our bodies belong to the Lord. We are members of the Body of Christ. We are far more than animals with nothing but animal instincts. We share in the Body of Christ. He goes on to use a very important phrase: our bodies are Temples of the Holy Spirit. If we are immoral, we are sinning against our own bodies, sinning against our union with Christ. That is a beautiful concept: we are Temples of the Holy Spirit. With much love and respect, I remain

Fr. Jason Mouton, Pastor

March 4: 12noon:Finance Committee Meeting in Parish Office Meeting Room. Mar. 7: Third Sunday of Lent Mar. 14: Fourth Sunday of Lent; DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Mar. 17: St. Patrick’s Day Mar. 19: Friday: 6p.m., “Joseph the Worker: Dignity of Labor”, St. Joseph Church, Parks. Mar. 20: First Day of Spring Mar. 21: Fifth Sunday of Lent. Mar. 28: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Mar. 31: NO 8A.M. MASS; Decorating of the Church begins Apr. 1: 6:30p.m., Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday). OFFICE CLOSED. Apr. 2: 3:00p.m., Good Friday, Word Service and Veneration of the Cross. Apr. 3: 8p.m., Easter Vigil Mass Apr. 4: Easter Sunday, 8 & 11a.m. Masses. Apr. 5: Monday – OFFICES CLOSED Apr. 11: Second Sunday of Easter; 3p.m., “Joseph and Fatherhood”, 3p.m., Parish Mission at St. Joseph Church, Loreauville. Apr. 18: Third Sunday of Easter Apr. 21: Wednesday – Administrative Professionals’ Day. Apr. 25: Fourth Sunday of Easter May 1: Saturday, St. Joseph Church, Milton, La.; 10a.m.-1p.m. Closing Mass and celebration with Bishop Deshotel. May 2: Fifth Sunday of Easter May 6: Thursday; National Day of Prayer. May 9” Sixth Sunday of Easter; Mother’s day. May 13: Thursday, Ascension of the Lord; Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. May 15: Armed Forces Day. May 16: Seventh Sunday of Easter. May 21: 5th Anniversary of Deacon Boutte’s Ordination to the Diaconate. May 23: Pentecost Sunday. May 30: Trinity Sunday. May 31: Memorial Day June 21-28: Fr. Mouton’s Vacation, Applewood Manor, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY

Pope Francis has declared the Year of the Family beginning on Friday, March 19 which coincides with the Feast of St. Joseph and

the fifth anniversary of his document “The Joy of Love.” More information will be forthcoming in future bulletins.

Pro-Life Corner! Thanksgiving Prayer for a

Newborn Child

O Saint Joseph, you witnessed the miracle of birth, seeing

the infant Jesus born of your most holy spouse, the Virgin Mary. With wonder and awe, you took into your arms the Savior. With gratitude that not only a parent can know, you glorified God for the birth of his Son, en-trusted to your fatherly care.

Like you, Saint Joseph, I too give praise and glory to God for the birth of my child. This child’s life is such a miraculous testimony of God’s loving presence. My heart is filled with grateful joy. Join me dear Saint Joseph, in offering thanks to God for the gift of my child.

What great trust God placed in you, Saint Jo-seph, by entrusting his only Son into your fa-therly care. This inspires me to entrust the spiritual care and protection of my newborn child into your competent and loving hands. Teach, guide, and support me to fulfill well my awesome vocation to be a worthy parent to this

February 14 (2:00 p.m.) Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass

St. Joseph Church, Rayne The annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass will be celebrated by Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel.

Pre-registration by no later than January 31, 2021 is required for all couples who wish to be honored as

they celebrate 25, 40, 50, 60, or more years of married life during the year 2021. Registration may be completed online at https://diolaf.org/marriage-

anniversary-mass-information.

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THIS MONDAY,

JANUARY 18, 2020 FOR THE MARTIN LUTHER

KING HOLIDAY

St. Edward School - educating students in grades

PK 3 - Third Founded in 1918 by St. Katharine St. Edward School is hosting an Online Days

of Intent to Register Monday, January 18 - NOON on Saturday, January 23, 2021 New families interested in registering for the 2021-2022 school year MUST complete the *Intent to Register Form.

Contact Lisa Dronet, Registrar at ldronet@sespandas.com or call the school

337-369-6764 if you have any questions about the process. NEED MORE INFORMATION? Information

Packets may be picked up at St. Edward School

The Second Collection THIS weekend is for the

Reduction of Church Debt

Sacrament of Matrimony

Mr. & Mrs. Reece Frederick January 8, 2020

Stewardship of Treasure Many Thanks for Your Continued Generosity!

Gil Cormier 1/4/21 Gladys Coy 1/1/21 Elda Dautreuil 1/2/21

General Offertory 1/10/21 $ 12,294.00 Weekly Budget (2020/2021) $ 9,000.00 Difference $ + 3,294.00 Fountain Fund $ 2,198.00

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA The Annual Catholic Daughters dues for 2021 are due. Dues are $30.Dues

can be forwarded to: Margaret DeBlanc, 2202 Mary Margaret Drive, St. Martinville, LA 70582. For more information call 394-5331

CANDLES

Sanctuary Candle: Mac & Evelyn Cham-pagne (Mac BD & WA) Consecration Candles: Lawrence J. “Pee Wee” & Lillie Mae “Dottie” Barras & Andrew

BLESSED MOTHER STATUE WILL BE AT THE HOME OF

Lucille Theriot January 19‐26, 2021

SPEAK, LORD, WE ARE LISTENING– JANUARY 17, 2021 In today’s first reading God keeps calling out in the night to a sleeping boy. Neither the boy, Samuel, nor his teacher, Eli, understands who is calling. But God’s persistence convinces them. Samuel is then ready—not ready yet to do any-thing, but ready to listen. “Speak, for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:10). In the Gospel Jesus is out teaching. Various people notice him and begin to gather around. They soon become disci-ples and, like the young Samuel, are ready—not ready yet to do anything, but ready to listen. “Speak,” they say, “we are listening.” God’s voice is always with us, awake or asleep. It swirls around us like fog on a waterfront, enveloping us, gently urging us to wake up, to listen. Awareness of the voice comes first; then willingness to listen; then, in time, the decision to act, to live according to God’s word. Let’s ask today for the ability to keep our ears open so we don’t miss God’s voice. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening (1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19). Psalm — Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will (Psalm 40). Second Reading — Your bodies are members of Christ; glorify God in your body (1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20). Gospel — The first disciples saw where Jesus was staying and they stayed with him (John 1:35-42).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-

12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19,

or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer

Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Tuesday: Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany) Wednesday: St. Fabian; St. Sebastian Thursday: St. Agnes Friday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protec tion of Unborn Children Saturday: St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope

Date - Time

Eucharistic Ministers

Lector Mass Intentions

Tuesday 1/19/21 Novena Mass 5:30pm

Suzanne Durand Doreen Durand

Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; John Lee Dugas, Sr.; Alton & Barbara Oubre; Ethel G. Oubre & Mark

Daily Mass 1/20/-22/21 8:00 AM

Dianne Champagne

Marie Patin Wed. 1/20/21 Michael Anthony Mire & Clifton Mire, Sr. (Michael BD); Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux Thurs. 1/21/21 Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Gerard & Juanita Durand (Gerard DA) Fri. 1/22/21 Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Willis & Rita Theriot

Saturday 1/23/21 4:00 PM

Howard Boyer; Francine Champagne

George Choplin

Gil Paul Cormier; Beranger D. Theriot; Ethel G. Oubre; Dennis, Lucette & Walter Hulin; Jeff & Bart Barras (Jeff DA); Anna Mae C. Resweber; Ramsey, Luna & Charlie Theriot, Sr.; Wilfred & Marie Champagne; Bobbie T. Oubre; M/M Stephen Bertrand, Children & Grandchildren; Georgean A. Babin, M/M Anisette Babin, Lally; George Resweber; Leona & Dudley David, Sr. & David; Michael Anthony Mire & Clifton Mire, Sr.; Irvin & Shirley Hulin Delcambre; James & Vernice Barras Camille (James BD); Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Troy James LeBlanc (BD 1/25)

Sunday 1/24/21 8:00 AM

Fred Foti; Buddy Hebert

Debbie Hebert

Priscilla Hulin; Alta & Mitchell Broussard; Lezima & Andrew Daspit; Special Intention; MaryAnn & Robert Marks & Family; Adam J. Richard; Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Mac & Evelyn Champagne; Ava Nicole Douet; Hubert & Lorena Hulin; AJ “Jay” Melancon, Jr. & Keith; A.J. “Bon” & Leona Champagne

Sunday 1/24/21 11:00 AM

Becky Patin; Blake Douet; Toni Citty

Jade Hulin Garrett Matthew Tabor, Lilly Belle & DeBlanc; M/M Desire Delahoussaye & Betty; Hazel Robertson; Pim & Pecko Eastin; Therese G. Delcambre; M/M Clifford Durand , Sr. (his BD); Genevieve “Jenny” Theriot & Ben; Yvette Romero Cartwright; Wayne Bienvenu & Suzette Bienvenu Judice; Gracie Brasseaux; Cliff Durand; Lee Broussard; Donna & Gerald Hulin, Stanley & Della Melancon; Leonce “Cas” Jr. & Cory “Cas” Boudreaux; John Sonnier, Jr. & Marie & John Sonnier, Sr.

If a name is not printed above due to human error, be assured God has received the inten on in heaven. ‐ Canon law 945. If a daily Mass is cancelled or subs tuted with a Word Service, Mass inten ons MAY be transferred to another Mass.

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