The Parish Family of

ST. JOSEPH & ST. ANN ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

305 Jefferson Street— Mansfield, LA 71052

Mailing Address: PO Box 760

Mansfield, LA 71052

Office: 318-872-1158

After Hours Emergency: 318-872-1883

Email Address: stjoseph@nwcable.net

Website: Desotocatholics.org

Office Hours: Monday– Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm

ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH

2260 Highway 171– Stonewall, LA 71078

ST. JOSEPH—MANSFIELD

St. Joseph and St. Ann Personnel

Fr. John Paul Crispin………………………………………………………Pastor

Deacon Bill Kleinpeter………………………Deacon/SJ RCIA Instructor

Ramel Fields...…………………………………………..………………..Secretary

Christina Evans……..……………….SJ Director of Religious Education

Sr. Margret Mitchell……..………...SA Director of Religious Education

(318-599-9809)

Emma Mouser…………….………..SA RCIA Instructor (318-423-7444)

Carol Paga………………………………..Director of Music (318-465-2400)

John Martinez………………………..……..……….Organist (318-315-2325)

James Trammel …………………………….St. Ann Liason(318-464-3433)

St. Joseph Parish Council

Becky Lawson, Pres.; Vivian Faler, Patrice Chamberlin,

David White, Buddy Hesser, Charlotte Webb,

Fr. John Paul Crispin, Deacon Bill, Christina Evans

St. Joseph Finance Council

Herman Lawson, Chair.; Ken Nicholls, Lucy Binning,

Donnie Dufour, John Rambin, James Trammel, Diane Ward,

Fr. John Paul Crispin, Deacon Bill

St. Ann Community Council

Charlotte Webb, Chair.; Pat Sporher, Brandon Garsee,

Aaron Mouser, Fr. John Paul Crispin, Carol Paga, James Trammel,

Diane Ward, Kevin Ward, Beau Bordelon, Angela McCain,

Sr. Margaret Mitchell, Deacon Bill Kleinpeter

Bulletin Deadline

Wednesday Noon

New Parishioners

We welcome all new parishioners to our community and parish

family here at St. Joseph and St. Ann. We invite you to join us by

contacting the Church Office to find out more about our parish

and to register.

Mass Schedule

St. Joseph Saturday………………………………………….4:00 p.m.

St. Ann Sunday…………………………………….……..9:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Sunday………………………………..………....11:00 a.m.

Mass in Spanish Every 3rd Sunday @ St. Joseph………….3:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Monday-Thursday…………..……………….8:00 a.m.

Confession Schedule

St. Joseph Saturday……………………………………………3:00 p.m.

St. Ann 2nd & 4th Wednesday………………..……..6:00 p.m.

Baptism

Please contact the church office as soon as possible. Baptisms are by

appointment. Infants require parent instructions. Adults require

RCIA instructions. For RCIA (Convert instructions) please call the

Church Office for information.

Marriage

Please call the Church Office for an appointment.

Funerals

Please call the Church Office for arrangements.

ST. ANN-STONEWALL

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 01, 2019

Our Parish Mission Statement

We, the Catholic Church of Desoto Parish, embrace the universal mission

of the Church. As members of the Body of Christ, the Holy Spirit calls us

together to worship the Father: By celebrating God’s presence among us in

both Word and Sacrament; by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus’

redemptive death and resurrection and by expressing God’s unconditional,

liberating and healing love in our service to others in the world.

IN REFLECTION

The Son of Man will come at an hour you least expect.

~Matthew 24:37–44 As we turn our calendars to December, we begin the

season of preparation for Jesus’ coming into the world and

into our lives. However, Advent is not only a time in

which we wait for the Lord to come to us; we are

reminded today that our lives should be a journey as well,

a journey to God. Even as we prepare for the Lord’s

coming at Christmas, let us also continue walking our own

path to the Lord.

Today’s readings emphasize that we are called to do more

during Advent than just wait for the Lord’s coming. We

are called to act. Isaiah calls all people to come in peace

and light to the mountain of the LORD. Saint Paul

encourages the Romans to live in the light, conducting

themselves appropriately. Jesus warns his disciples that the

Second Coming could occur at any time and they must be

prepared. Let us prepare right now by listening attentively

to the word of God.

Question of the week: What am I doing that I would not

want seen in the light of day, or at the hour I do not

expect? What do I need to do to change this?

St. Joseph—Gift to God—November 24, 2019

Regular Collections $3,719.00

Building Fund $25.00

PSR/VBS $200.00

Youth Group $5.00

Stipends $20.00

Charity $10.00

Reimbursements $100.00

Second Collection $381.00

Total Collections $4,460.00

2nd Collections for December

Nat’l Retirement Fund for Religious Dec. 8

Diocesan Infirm Priests Fund Dec. 25

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are still accepting Mass intentions ($5), Altar Flower

($35 and up) and Candle ($10) for the 2019 year at both

St. Joseph & St. Ann. Please contact the church office to

schedule. Mass intentions may be in later months.

MASS ATTENDANCE FOR

November 23 & 24

St. Joseph 4:00 PM—34

St. Ann 9:00 AM—128

St. Joseph 11:00 AM—58

St. Joseph 3:00 PM Spanish—N/A

HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS Nov. 30– Dec. 5

Mass Intentions

Sat Nov. 30 4:00 pm St. Joseph

In memory of Angela Moton Gooden by Sally Brown

Sun Dec. 01 9:00 am St. Ann

For the Parishioners of St. Joseph & St. Ann

Sun Dec. 01 11:00 am St. Joseph

In honor of Melonie Hill by Mary Laffitte

Mon Dec. 02 8:00 am St. Joseph

In memory of Chena Robbins by Cathy Stevens

Tues Dec. 03 8:00 am St. Joseph

In memory of Angela Moton Gooden by

Becky & Herman Lawson

Weds Dec. 04 8:00 am St. Joseph

In memory of Kermie Valentine by

Becky & Herman Lawson

Thurs Dec. 05 8:00 am St. Ann

In memory of Hilmer McKaskle by

Becky and Herman Lawson

UNITED BY THE SPIRIT AS ONE FAMILY AT ST. JOSEPH AND ST. ANN

ST. JOSEPH BIBLE STUDY

Join us on Monday as we begin our Advent Mission

REJOICE.

Mondays at 9:00 AM & 6:00 PM

The REJOICE: Advent Meditations with Joseph will

enrich your entire Advent journey by providing you with

daily inspiration throughout this blessed season.

ST. JOSEPH RCIA

The RCIA classes for St. Joseph are on Wednesdays at

9:00 AM in the Parish Hall. If you are interested in

attending the classes please contact Deacon Bill for more

information.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH CLEANING GROUP

November Group 1

Thursday, December 5, 2019 @ 9:30 AM

Sally Brown, Darla Turner, Carol Junkin, Dorothy White,

Angel Kleinpeter, Wanda Rougeau

If you are unable to attend please find someone to

replace you or call Ramel.

PICTURES FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Please pick up your loved ones pictures in the narthex of

the church.

ST. JOSEPH ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING

December 3, 2019 @ noon

Please join us as we discuss plans for our upcoming year.

All women are welcome to join us!

This month will be our Christmas party. Please bring your

favorite dish and one or two of the following items for the

Renzi Center. We will be making these donations instead

of gifts to each other this year.

Stamps, colored printer paper, envelopes of all sizes, legal

size paper, tabloid size paper, paper towels

ST. JOSEPH ALTAR LINEN VOLUNTEERS

DECEMBER—Amy Nicholls & TBA

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION

Registration for classes is $20 for the first child and $15 for

each other child. Classes have begun. They are on Sundays

beginning at 9:30 AM @ St. Joseph and 10:15 AM @ St.

Ann. Please call Christina Evans or Sr. Margaret Mitchell

with any questions.

READERS

Nov. 30: Angel Kleinpeter

Dec. 1: Wanda Rougeau & Tanya Dufour

Dec. 7: John Freeman

Dec. 8: Ramel Fields & Jack Haley

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE HOLY

EUCHARIST

Nov. 30: John & Martha Rambin & David Fields

Dec. 1: Ken Nicholls, Wanda Rougeau & Donnie Dufour

Dec. 7: Cathy Stevens, Mary West, & Louis Canton

Dec. 8: David & Dorothy White

ALTAR SERVERS

Nov. 30: Fatima Esqueda & Teresa Fields

Dec. 1: Hunter Ebarb, Jack Haley, Dylan Smith

Dec. 7: James Foshee & Buddy Hesser

Dec. 8: Teresa Fields, Angelo Chamberlin, Connie Deers

MEN’S MANNA MINISTRY

St. Joseph Men’s Manna would like to thank everyone

that has donated time, money or food to our ministry.

We would like to ask for names of anyone that would be

in need of the service. Please send the name of the person

in need, address, phone number, and number of plates

needed to the church office. We will contact the person

and make arrangements for delivery.

Additionally, if anyone needs to be removed from the

service please contact the church office with the name.

Thank you again for your help and donations. We look

forward to this ministry growing each year.

ST. JOSEPH ADVENT PENENCE/HOLY HOUR

St. Joseph will have a penance service/ holy hour on

Tuesdays during Advent beginning December 3 at

6:00 PM. Join us as we prepare for the birth of our Lord.

ST. JOSEPH ANGEL TREE

This year for our Angel Tree we are going to focus on the

founders of our community. We have decided to take care

of the 2 nursing homes here in Mansfield, DeSoto

Rehabilitation and Mansfield Nursing Home as well as the

Veterans’ Home in Bossier City. Please take one or two of

the tags on our tree and purchase the items on the list.

Wrap the items and place the tag on it so we know where

to send the gift. If you choose a Verterans’ Home tag all

items must be returned by December 9 before the close of

business. All other tags can be returned by December 20.

If you have any questions please call the office.

St. Ann—Gift to God—November 24, 2019

Regular Collections $1,505.00

Building Fund $200.00

Cemetery $25.00

Flowers $50.00

2nd Collection $117.00

Total Collections $1,897.00

2nd Collections for December

Nat’l Retirement Fund for Religious Dec. 8

Diocesan Infirm Priests Fund Dec. 25

UNITED BY THE SPIRIT AS ONE FAMILY AT ST. JOSEPH AND ST. ANN

READERS

Dec. 1: Nell Ferguson & Joe Conger

Dec. 8: James Trammel & Sister Margaret

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE

HOLY EUCHARIST

Dec. 1: Leslie Conger & Melissa Morton

Dec. 8: Joe Conger, Diane Ward, Michelle Higdon

USHERS

Dec. 1: Rodney DeLatin & Rodney Pendleton

Dec. 8: Skip Manint & Donna Lollar

ALTAR SERVERS

Dec. 1: Carlos Mireles, Cole Ward, Cameron Simar

Dec. 8: Ryan Saffel, Carson Sanders, Lilly Bordelon

ROSARY

Dec. 1: Teresa DeLatin

Dec. 8: Carol Paga

ST. ANN LADIES & MEN’S CLUBS

2nd Sunday after Mass

ST. ANN ROSARY CLUB

St. Ann's has a Rosary Club. We make rosaries to

distribute. Anyone who would like to join can contact

Leslie Conger or Sherrie Trammel. The club meets the

2nd Friday evening of every month at 7:00 PM.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

The ladies of St. Ann of Stonewall will host the

luncheon/meeting of the Catholic Women’s League at

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Tuesday

December 10, 2019. registration will start at 9:30 am and

the meeting will start promptly at 10:30 am. It will be held

at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in the

Burleigh Center at 522 East Flournoy Lucas Rd,

Shreveport, LA 71115

Cost of the luncheon is $10.00

Please bring a new unwrapped toy for either a boy or girl

for Christmas to be donated for Toys for Tots charities.

Can goods and used clothing will be collected for the host

Church Charity of their choice. Please bring your “White

Elephant” gift items in a gift bag. These items will sell for

50 cents.

We will have our regular meeting and the guest speaker

will be from Mary’s House. There will also be door prizes!

Please call in your reservations to Carol Paga

318-465-2400 by Tuesday December 3rd.

ST. ANN CHRISTMAS PLAY AND POT LUCK

Join us for the St. Ann Christmas program and pot luck on

December 19 at 6:30 PM Bring your favorite dish and en-

joy a festive evening with a special program from out very

own St. Ann youth!

ST. ANN ADVENT PENENCE AND HOLY HOUR

St. Ann will have a penance service/ holy hour on

Wednesdays during Advent beginning December 4 at

6:00 PM. Join us as we prepare for the birth of our Lord.

ST. JOSEPH CHRISTMAS POT LUCK

Join us on December 22 after the 11:00 AM Mass for our

Christmas Pot Luck. We will come together and celebrate

Christ’s birth as a community. Bring you favorite dish and

enjoy the festivities. We will also be holding our Ministry

Fair and Altar Society silent auction. Be sure to come by

all during the week to see our auction items and bid on

them.

Winners will be expected to pay on December 22 for any

items won.

ST. MARY CHRISTMAS

On December 8, we will celebrate the Feast of the

Immaculate Conception at St. Mary church in Rambin

with Mass at 5:00 PM. We will have a pot luck following

the Mass in the parish hall.

Sick Among Us and Prayerful Needs

Clint Anthony, Sawyer Bailey, Lucy Binning, Todd Birdwell, Collette Bishop, Dory Black, Curtis Boyett,

Ora Borderlon, Jamie Brown, Sylvia Brown, Kenneth Bruce, Easton Burns, Ella Mae Cangelose, Lane Cangelose, Bill

Carter, Sophie Canchola, John Marshall Chamberlin, Patrice Chamberlin, Patsy Chamberlin, Ryan Chamberlin, Julian

Cloud, Diane Cobb, Theresa M Crawford, Bill Culver, Robo Davidson, Erika Day Family (Aden & Dana),

CeCe Dispenza, Margie Ebarb, Stan Eckhart, Myles Ezernack, Jeff Fisher, John Ernest Fisher, Fabiola Flores,

John Freeman, Pauline Gamble, Bill George, Robbie Heard, Cissy Hesser, Melesa Hesser, Melonie Hill, Lianne Huff,

Laura Huff, Ken Gargan, Jeanie Hutchinson, Zach Irvin, Sidney & Alicia Jacobs, Ginger Malmay Keeble,

Mona Kellogg, Tom Kijak, Betty Kreller, Marie Lafitte, Ike Laffitte, Nelda Laffitte, Ola Laffitte, Scott Landry,

William Laroux, Lucas LeBlanc, Rory LeGrand, Rox Lloyd, Linda Locke, Madison Locke, Shawn Loflin,

Mike Luttrell, Levi Martin, Ramiro Martinez, Cindi & Buster Mary, Charles Miller, Sr. Margaret Mitchell,

Ruth Mitchell, Melissa Morton, Jo Ann Murray, Cindy McGowen, Evelyn Nash, Earl Nesom, Joyce Nesom,

Pat Nichols, Charles & Gloria Parker, Mike Parker, Dick & Gayle Phillips, Dale Presson, Bruce Procell,

Sandra Prudhome, Alanzo Ragster, Yolanda Rambin, Sally Hesser Richardson, Laci Riggs, Beth Roblow,

John Robbins, Dolly Sanchez, Eddie Sanders, Justin Sanford, Muriel Santos, Tommy Simmons, Hulon Sistrunk,

Greg Snelling, Earl Spano, Debbie Stephens, Jimmy Stevens, Karen Stewart, Jason Stewart, Cynthia Taylor,

Jordan Taylor, Calvin Thomas, Frank Thornton, Martha Trisler, Bernadette Vandiver, Dolly Villena, Jon Warner,

Debra Watson, Ruby Welborn, Mary West, Teresa Westcott, Lisa Webster, Troyce Whiteside, Justin Youngblood

Please let the church office know if a name needs to be added OR removed from this list!!!

CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS

In Memorial

Martin H. Sepulvado, Sr, Rosa Evelyn Sepulvado, Carl Willis Webb, Martin H. Sepulvado, Jr.

In Honor

Winnie Webb

CARREER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER

Both positions are in the Pastoral Suite of the Catholic Center.

The first is an administrative assistant for youth and Hispanic ministries. This position will be open mid-January and we

looking to start interviewing as soon as we acquire resumes from qualified applicants. We are looking for someone with

the ability to speak Spanish and have the experience of clerical work and hospitality skills.

The second position is a diocesan Coordinator of Liturgy. This position is also ready for immediate interviewing

upon receiving resumes from qualified applicants. We are looking for someone with experience in liturgy planning,

catechesis, formation and evangelization to assist the Director of Pastoral Ministry in our diocesan liturgical events and

also assist locations on issues of catechesis, formation and evangelization.

Please if are able to post these two positions in your weekly bulletins now through December we would be very grateful.

We thank you for any assistance you may give to find the right individuals for these two positions.

Please have them send their resumes to:

Diocese of Shreveport

Human Resources Dept.

3500 Fairfield Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71104