Saint Martin de Tours Catholic Church 133 South Main Street, LA 70582-0010 + Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10

Website: www.saintmartindetours.org Phone: (337)394-6021 Fax: 337-654-6020 E-Mail: saintmartin1765@gmail.com

Sacraments

Baptism Parents should contact the Parish Office regarding Baptism prior to the birth of the child.

Matrimony Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the anticipated wedding date.

Anointing 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

Penance/Confessions 3:00-3:45 pm every Saturday

 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.     

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

Parish Staff: Reverend Jason Mouton, Pastor  

Deacon Wynard Bou e Support Specialist   

Tammy LeBlanc  Pastoral Assistant tamlebsmdt@gmail.com  

Dianne Champagne Parish Bookkeeper/Cemetery detours1765@gmail.com  

Tilly Duplechein Director of Religious Educa on                  Safe Environment Coordinator tduplechein@diolaf.org  

Patrick Melancon Parish Musician  melanpat12@gmail.com  

Ed Horn Master Carpenter/Technician   

Macy Broussard Parish Maintenance  

This is the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. How many times I have heard People always say and I have said it, too, “that it is more difficult to be a child or Teen these days than back when we were young.” People said that way back when I was young and drugs

started dominating lives. They said that when birth control and abortion led many to think that they now had a green light to unbridled sex. They said that a few years later when VCR’s brought porn into many homes. And they say that now as we are facing three epidemics that have become national health crises, addition to opiods, addiction to porn, and, of course, the Covid pandemic. With all this stated, I want to shock you by telling you that it was easier to be a parent five years ago than it is now. What has changed in the last five years? Anger and hate have become acceptable to some in our society. You see, five years ago parents did not have to be that concerned with their children being caught up in anger and in hate. Five years ago, parents did not have to be concerned that their children would be exposed to large numbers of influential adults who point at whole groups of people and call them criminals and rapists. Five years ago, parents did not have to be concerned that their children would be immersed in a society that has posited hatred as a valid reason for action. Our children are our treasures. We need to protect them from the terrors of this fallen world. We need to teach them that as followers of Jesus Christ, they cannot participate in the work of the devil, the work of hatred. The basis of our education in Christ must be the fundamental teachings of the Lord as expressed in today’s Gospel:

Love God with your whole heart, your whole mind and your whole soul, and love your neighbor as yourself. Children and Teens can learn to withstand hatred if they are taught to ask themselves, “Are people loving God when they say such horrible things about other people?” I also suggest that parents educate their children by absolutely refusing to allow the word “hate” to be used in their house, by anyone, children or adults. Even if a child say, “I hate broccoli,” parents should say, “We don’t say that word here. You can say ‘I can’t stand broccoli,’ but the word hate is not allowed in this house.” And if the child asks, “Why?,” respond, “Because this is not just a house, it is a home. A home is where Jesus is present. He is here uniting us into a family.” And if your pre-Teen or Teen asks, “So, is it OK to use the word hate outside our house?,” you could respond, “No it is not OK. Remember, we each have Jesus dwelling inside of us. He will not remain within us if we turn from His Love and turn to hate.”

With much love and affection, I remain Fr. Jason Mouton

St. Martin de Tours, Pray for Us!

Month of October is dedicated to The Holy Rosary. Its name comes from the Latin octem, meaning eight.

Oct. 25: Dedication of Parish Hall in honor of

Fr. Kenneth Bienvenu following 11a.m. Mass. A lite reception will follow. Please join your parish family. Oct. 30: 7p.m., Wedding, Msgr. Douglas Courville.

Oct. 31: 5p.m. Blessings of the tomb Oct. 31: 6p.m. Wedding, Msgr. Douglas Courville

Nov. 1: National Black Catholic History Month; Vocation Awareness Week Begins.

Nov. 1: Daylight Savings Time ENDS – Clocks FALL BACK ONE HOUR! ALL SAINTS DAY! Nov. 1-7: National Vocation Awareness Week Nov. 16: Jeanette Broussard’s Birthday – my former Sacristan at St. Anne. Nov. 1-8: Fr. Mouton Away Nov. 25-27, Wed, Thu, Fri – Office Closed in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday. Nov. 23-27, Monday – Friday, Pastor Away (Thanksgiving) – parishioners are invited to Notre Dame Catholic Church for morning Masses. Another generous parishioner from my former assignment has provided me with a new condo in Orange Beach, Al, so I will be taking friends during this time.

Note: Fr. Mike Champagne, CJC, will celebrate 9a.m. Mass Thanksgiving Day

here at St. Martin de Tours.

Nov. 6: Pat Melancon’s Birthday, Parish Musician. Nov. 21: African American Catholic Youth Congress, S.T.M. High school, 8a.m.-5p.m. (CANCELLED) DUE TO VIRUS. Nov. 22: Feast of Christ the King. Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Holiday, 9A.M. MASS, Fr. Mike Champagne, Celebrant – Parish Offices CLOSED Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, November 25, 26, 27. Will re-open on Monday, November, 30th. Nov. 29: First Sunday of Advent. Dec. 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Dec 7-9: Advent Mission (Joan Broussard) Joan will make a presentation about the mission at all masses the weekend of December 5 and 6; PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW. Dec. 10-12: National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry, Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Orleans, La. Dec. 13-20: Fr. Mouton Away (Fr. Jude Halphen Celebrates all weekend masses).

Dec. 17: Fr. Mouton’s Birthday, Macy Broussard (Maintenance), and Pope Francis. Dec. 20: Decoration for Christmas after 11am mass Dec. 21: First Anniversary of Fr. Mouton’s Appointment as Pastor of St. Martin de Tours. Dec. 22; Parish Staff Christmas Social, 6p.m. Dec. 24: 4p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass Dec. 25: Christmas Day Masses – 8 & 11a.m. Dec. 28: Monday – Parish Offices Closed Dec. 30: 5:30p.m. Fr. Joe Alexander’s Christmas Social with Black Clergy, Lafayette. Jan. 1: New Year’s Day; Feast of Mary, Holy Mother of God. Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – PARISH AND DIOCESAN OFFICES CLOSED! Jan. 8: 7p.m., Wedding at St. Martin De Tours, Msgr. Douglas Courville. Jan. 20-28, 2021 – March for Life Week in Washington, D.C., Fr. Mouton & others.

Blessing of Cemetery The blessing of our

Cemetery will be held Saturday, October 31

following the 4p.m. Mass.

Festival of Lights After an eight-year hiatus, the St. Lucy Festival of Lights will recommence on Saturday, December 12 beginning with 4p.m. Mass and ending around 8p.m. with the lighting of memorial candles for deceased family members, friends and parishioners. There will be a live nativity. Please MARK your calendars now and plan on joining your extended family for this beautiful event. More information will be forthcoming in the near future. In advance, we “thank” our planning committee for their excitement and dedication to this project. Please pray for its success and good weather.

Thirteen (13) parishioners have signed-up to assist with this wonderful endeavor. The Catholic Daughters will provide Baked Goods and the Knights of Columbus Drinks. There will be an opportunity for kids to take pictures with Santa & Mrs. Clause, a Chariot Parade, Music Entertainment, Lighting of the Square, Presbyter-Open House, Live Nativity, Lighting of Candles for our lost loved ones, Port-O-Lets, Publicity by local media and flyers.

The schedule is as follows:

Pro-Life Corner Though their work, may lawmakers protect the conscience rights of

those who stand up for life: We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

“O God our Creator, give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith.” USCCB “Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty.”

For our culture: May we listen to God and follow His call to cherish every person’s life. We pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer.

Memorial Flowers:

Orphe Romero (BD 1/8) Alton Romero (BD 9/11) Carol Hall (BD 10/2)

For Your Marriage

Perhaps you have avoided the flu this year. Sooner or later, however, one of

you will feel under the weather. How does your beloved like to be cared for? Give what he/she needs not what you would like.

“We make ourselves rich by making our wants few.” (Henry David Thoreau) Do you consider yourself rich or poorer than average?

Food for Thought

“If you see what you really value

and prioritize in your life, look at how you spend your time.” Jon Leonetti from “Mission of the Family”.

“To turn our backs on a life of service is to turn our backs on our very selves.” Matthew Kelly

“In gratitude, our hearts always dance for joy.” Matthew Kelly

“If God brings you to it, he will bring you through it.” Gary Zimak – Taken from Stop Worrying and Start Living.

“In the end we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

THANK YOU: ALL VOLUNTEERS WHO ATTENDED OUR TRAINING PRACTICE ON

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH.

IF YOU COULD NOT ATTEND PLEASE CONTACT TAMMY AT THE PARISH OFFICE

AND SHE WILL EMAIL INFORMATION TO YOU.

THANK YOU: DEACON WYNARD BOUTTE & STEPAHNIE BERNARD FOR LEADING THIS

MINISTRY PRACTICE.

Family fun day:

Thank you to our family fun day Committee: Blake Douet; Stephanie Latiolais; Hope Durand & George Choplin.

It was a beautiful day for all WHO gathered on the church lawn.

A Special Thank You to the City of St. Martinville

Police Department; St. Martin Parish

Sheriff Department D.A.R.E. & Drug Dog

Program; MLR Magic Strolling Magician, Magic Show

& Balloon Artist; Two by Two Petting Zoo;

Susy Q face painting; Bobby Theriot (DJ);

Food Truck: Landry Food Catering

Date -

Time

Eucharistic

Ministers

Lector Mass Intentions

Tuesday 10/27/20 Novena Mass

5:30pm

Doreen Durand Suzanne Durand

Murphy Oubre (DA 10/26); Ethel G. Oubre & Mark; Gercie & Oswald Faucheux

Daily Mass 10/28-30/20 8:00 AM

Kathleen Durand

Doreen Durand Wed. 10/28/20 Gercie & Oswald Faucheux Thurs. 10/29/20 Nina Maraist & Family (BD); Andrew A. Landry (DA); Genevieve “Jenny Theriot & Ben (her DA); Garrett Matthew Tabor, Lilly Belle & DeBlanc (Garrett DA); Gercie & Oswald Faucheux Fri. 10/30/20 Cliff Durand (BD); Gercie & Oswald Faucheux

Saturday 10/31/20 4:00 PM

Tammy LeBlanc; Amy Borel

R.J. Robichaux Beranger D. Theriot; Clara Trahan Dwyer & JD Dwyer; St. Paul Bonin; Georgean A. Babin, M/M Anisette Babin & Lally; Ethel G. Oubre; Vernice Barras Camille (Lindi BD granddaughter); Marella DeJean; Irvin & Shirley Hulin Delcambre; M/M Luzeon Champagne; Gercie & Oswald Faucheux; Jean & Yola Poirier; John “Noonie” Viator; Michael Anthony Mire & Clifton Mire, Sr.; Dennis, Lucette & Walter Hulin; George Resweber

Sunday 11/1/20 8:00 AM

Louella Champagne; Gloria Boudreaux

Marie Patin

Terry A. Bernard; Betty Milazzo & Elias Hayek; Gercie & Oswald Faucheux; Patsy Gonzales; Marguerite & Anthony Randazzo; Euphemie & Larry Hollier; Bryan James Poirier; Joseph Tuney & Barry LeBlanc; Goldie Champagne (BD); Lena & Jack Segura; Yolanda & Wade Latiolais; AJ “Bon” & Leona Champagne; Alton & Mike Champagne; Donald & Tony Thomas; A.J. “Poon” & Beulah Dugas, Vickie; Margaret Bonin; Roland Thibodeaux; Lena Segura; Noemie LaSalle Romero; Melvin Hebert; Kim B. Signorelli; Edna B. Landry; Roger Bienvenu, Jr.; Anne & Roger Bienvenu; Priscilla L. Guidry; M/M Marcel Hebert & Family; M/M Daniel Bourque & Family; M/M Joseph Landry & Family ; Noe Guidry; M/M Noe Guidry Family; Tookie Inzerella; Jim Guidry; Annette Bienvenu; Merida B. & Weston Champagne; Marcel & Edith Bienvenu; Louis & Margie Babin; Henry & Camille Rivoire & Hank; Ava Nicole Douet; AJ “Jay” Melancon, Jr. & Keith; Myrtle Girouard & Roy Breaux; Sister Maura Theriot; Irene Delcambre; Priscilla Hulin; Julie B. Bergeron; Rita B. & Willis Theriot; L.J. Dugas; Louis Suard; MaryAnn & Robert Marks & Family; All USA Service Men & Women Living & Deceased; Special Intention; Cameola Lanaux; Alicia Anne Gauthier; M/M Cecil B. Gremillion; M/M Elie Theriot & Shawn; Gordon Sandoz; Larie Barentine; Mayo & Laura Albert Family; Vincent & Mazel Blanchard & Family; Gary & & Patsy Blanchard; Jerry & Larry Blanchard & “Pat;” M/M Clarence Champagne; Alton & Billy Champagne; Joyce & Roy Champagne; Allen , Celeste & Elise Douet; Mac & Evelyn Champagne & Goldie; Isaac Dwyer; M/M Oleus Champagne, sr. Family; M/M William Dwyer, Sr. Family; M/M Alexander Boyer, Sr. & Ricky; Margaret & Durel Dutiel & Donald; Jerry Sonnier; Eve, Lloyd Champagne & Warren; Vorena Boyer; Troy James LeBlanc

Sunday 11/1/20 11:00 AM

Lillian Emory; Suzanne Durand

Blake Douet M/M Albert Landry; Donna & Gerald Hulin, Stanley & Della Melancon; M/M Anicet Berard & Children & Joe; Yvette Romero Cartwright; M/M Zie Thomas & Family; Mary Lou D. Lasseigne; Evelyn Fuselier; M/M Robert Romero, Sr.; Ethel Maraist Babin; M/M Alfred Landry; Aline Larson; Richard “Dickie” Walther; Russell & Jeanelle Landry; Dr. David Maraist, Sr.; Souls in Purgatory; Gordon Anthony Wayne; Kenny Hasha; Jeff & Louise DeBlanc & Frank F.; Lazard & Thelma Romero & Sidney; Marie & John Sonnier, Sr. & Aunt Loretta; Leonce “Cas” Jr. & Cory “Cas” Boudreaux; Joseph Sr., Rosalie & Vincent Milazzo; Esther T. Latiolais (6th DA 10/27); M/M Desire Delahoussaye & Betty; M/M Watson & Rena Sonnier & Diana; M/M Emile Latiolais & Sophia; Joseph Usie; Wilton “Zorro” & Agnes F. Thibodeaux

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.

The Second Collection NEXT weekend is for the BUILDING FUND

ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK Please support our advertisers who make our bulletin

possible. We appreciate their continued support. Please call 1-800-438-8931 Bulletin number: 525184

CANDLES Sanctuary Candle: M/M Alfred Faucheaux & Nolan

Consecration Candles: Barry Blanchard; Lawrence J. “Pee Wee” & Lillie Mae “Dottie” Barras & Andrew

BLESSED MOTHER STATUE WILL BE AT THE HOME OF

Chelsea & Tren LeBlanc October 27-Nov. 2, 2020

Stewardship of Treasure Many Thanks for Your Continued Generosity!

General Offertory 10/18/20 $ 7,699.00 Weekly Budget (2019/2020) $ 9,000.00 Difference $ -1,301.00 Reduction of Church Debt $ 2,224.00 General offering 10/11/2020 $ 5,024.50

ALL SAINTS DAY MEMORIAL FLOWERS:

If you would like to donate to the memorial flowers for All Saints Day, please provide names and donation by this Monday, October 26th at 12noon.