STAFF Pastor

Fr. Bill John Melancon

Parochial Vicar Fr. Korey R. LaVergne

Deacon Durk Viator

Trustees: Michael Bonin Anne Minvielle

Catholic High School Advisory Council Representative:

April Byrom

Bookkeeper—Joan Berard

Office Assistant-Charlene Guillot

Adm.Asst./ Safe Environment/ Middle School Formation

Peggy Tauzin

Elementary School Formation Anna Breaux

Receptionist—Anne-Claire Viator

Bulletin Editor/Office Assistant

Sandy Babineaux

Sacristan Karen “Kerrie” Laviolette

Custodian

Roxanne Hebert

Office Hours Monday

11:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday

8:30 am- 12:00 pm

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help

Roman Catholic Church 1303 St. Jude Avenue

New Iberia, LA • 70560 ~ Phone: 337-365-5481 Fax: 337-365-5483

Email: olphni@gmail.com~ Website: www.olphni.net

Weekend Mass Schedule: 1st Saturday: 8:00am

Saturday: 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am

Weekday Mass Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:15pm Tuesday & Thursday: 5:15pm

Confessions: 30 minutes before each Mass;

Saturday: 3:00 pm-3:45 pm, and by appointment.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

EQUAL BEFORE GOD In today’s Gospel Jesus tries to lead his questioners beyond the letter of the Law, with its many human interpretations, to the spirit in which it was given. The basic law from the beginning, he says, is that all human beings were created equal in the image of God. Thus, a man and woman in marriage have equality and a fullness that is expressed in their relationship with each other. (In speaking against divorce, Jesus is actually protective of women, who at that time could be divorced by their husbands, but could not obtain a divorce themselves.) The disciples attempt to keep some children and their parents from disturbing Jesus, probably thinking that women and children were not important enough to disturb the Master! Jesus is indignant at their lack of understanding. For him, the children and their parents have as much right to be with him as anyone else. In fact, he looks at the children gathered around him and says that they are the example that self-important people should imitate. He embraces and blesses them. Young children, in general, accept the rules of life without without questioning every little detail. They are open to the love of their parents and trust that rules are imposed for their well-being, even if they do not fully understand them. We are offered the gift of faith by a loving Father. Jesus is asking us to be child-like, not childish, in accepting this gift in simplicity and trust. Learning and discussing issues of faith are fine, but we cannot stop there. Since we do not earn faith—it is freely given to us—we are called to express this faith in how we live our lives. We are equal in God’s sight and equally responsible to live up to our calling.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The man said, “This one is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called ‘woman’ ” (Genesis 2:18-24). Psalm — May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives (Psalm 128). Second Reading — He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin (Hebrews 2:9-11). Gospel — Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it (Mark 10:2-16 [2-12]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90:12-17; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 [17-27]

PLACING OUR TRUST IN GOD….In today’s Gospel story, the Lord Jesus embraces and blesses the children whom the apostles tried to prevent from coming to him. He simply states that “whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it” (Mark 10:15). Perhaps we can make a connection between what psychologists say about the trust level of the developing child and the words of Jesus. Part of our Christian journey involves learning how to place our trust in God. Sometimes this is a challenge, especially when bad things happen to us or to those whom we love. Just as the small child who fully trusts the loving parent moves through very different expressions of emotion, so, too, when we fully trust God, should we be comfortable moving from expressions of joy to cries of lament. This is an honest way of living the Christian life. Those in whom we have placed our trust are usually those with whom we feel we can share our feelings of deep joy and sharp disappointment. This is the kind of relationship that we are called to cultivate with our God. To accept the kingdom of God like a child may mean a change in the way we approach God. We are assured that when we are honest about who we are, honest with God about our deepest longings, joys, and sorrows, God’s loving embrace will remain always

HE EMBRACED THEM AND BLESSED THEM Today Jesus stresses how children em-body the reign of God. They are trusting and loving and have hearts that are open to love. They are joyful when they are

made aware of God’s love for them, and are eager to return that love. This is the model Jesus holds out to us if we want to welcome the reign of God. We need to have open, loving hearts. We must drop our defenses, however we came by them, and welcome Christ’s love for us with joy. This is im-possible for us on our own. Only the grace of God will en-able us to do this, but that grace is freely and generously given. We have only to accept it. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. *****************************************************************************************

THE TRUSTING CHILD...Specialists in the psychological development of children tell us that an infant or child can go immediately from crying to laughing and back to crying again because the child has complete trust in the person who is holding him or her. The child has no inhibitions about expressing the swing of emotions because the child knows that the embrace will continue despite the expression of emotion.

MASS INTENTIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS

SATURDAY, October 6th 8:00am—Joyce Lambert/Rev. Angelo Cremaldi 4:00pm—Loveless Vice Family/ Maxine McDonald Boudreaux/ Ella & Walter F. Shipp/ Serena Faith Poirrier/ Ella Mae Sedotal/ Joey Glenn Broussard/ Elenie & Eddie Labit, Sr. Family/ Danny & Nolan Mech/ Nolan A. LeCompte/ Kern Comeaux/ Betty & Howard Lasseigne/ Mark deClouet/ Ryan Segura/ Johnny & Brenda Breaux/Arnold “Bud”Pellerin/ Curtis “Kurt”Judice/ M/M “Nego”Delahoussaye & M/M Bruno Saunier/ Mona Dore/ Dan & Edith Boutte/ Janet Bienvenu Desormeaux/ Dec’d Members of Rader Family/ Norris P.Rader,Sr./ Margie Fontenot & M/M Harold Pellerin/ Rev. Angelo Cremaldi/Numan O. Thompson/ Rodney James Dore/ Dallas J. Derouen 5:30pm-Delta Melancon/ Rev. Angelo Cremaldi SUNDAY October 7th 7:00am—Rev. Barry Crochet 9:00 am— All Parishioners of OLPH 11:00 am—Ernest Freyou/ Albert Pisani/ Tony Gassiot, Madia D. Champagne Migues/ Errol & Jeanette Robichaux Family/ Goldie Ford/ Mona Dore/ Henry A. “Hank” Fontenot/ Patricia Verret/ For the Souls in Purgatory/ Ong Ching Kee/ Rev. Barry Crochet/ Jenny Myers, Verla Mae Myers, M/M Levy Myers, M/M Walter Hebert MONDAY, October 8th—Angelus @ noon 12:15pm--Maxine McDonald Boudreaux/ Rev. Francis Damoah TUESDAY, October 9th 5:15 Mass —Rev. Msgr. Jefferson DeBlanc WEDNESDAY, October 10th 12:15pm—Wilda Faulk/ Rev. Michael DeBlanc THURSDAY, October 11th 5:15pm— Rev. Edward Degeyter FRIDAY, October 12th—Angelus @ noon 12:15pm—M/M T.G.Kleinpeter, Dolan, Billie & Family, Marcel Hebert Family, M/M T.C. Trahan/ Rev. Michael Delcambre

There will be an informational meeting about an upcoming pilgrimage to the

Holy Land, to be held at the Parish Life Center, on December 11, 2018 at 6:00 pm.

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE Saturday, October 13th 4:00 pm—Hallee Mire 5:30 pm—Ethan Leleux Jack Leleux Carter Leleux Sunday, October 14th 7:00 am— Michael Pellerin 9:00 am— Jalan LeJeune 11:00 am– Capri Boutte

The Vocation Cross will be in the

home of Nellie Leger the week of October 7, 2018.

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn in Honor of St. Jude. The OLPH Lamp will burn in Memory of Della Melancon, Cheryl Gonsoulin, Elise Gonsoulin

We will be offering Faith Formation to Kindergarten students. Please call the Parish Life Office @ 365-5481 this week if you are interested in registering your child. Leave your name and number and we will contact you with a start date and more details as soon as we know how many little Catholics we have participating.

ST. THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX Other Events & Diocesan News

Centennial News

Centennial Fest—Honoring our Diocesan Centen-nial with our young people throughout the Diocese of Lafayette, we will have a youth gathering at Parc International Downtown Lafayette on Sat-urday, October 20th from 3pm to 8pm and will include Music, Guest Speakers, Music, Mass, Food and closing with a Candlelight Eucharistic Adora-tion with Bishop Deshotel. Our Youth, all Youth Groups, Families, Clergy and Religious are invited. Please mark your calendars now. This will be a great opportunity to see the Life of Our Faith. Admission will be free (food for purchase will be available).

Centennial Prayer for the Diocese of Lafayette O Lord God Almighty, by sending Your only-begotten Son to establish the One True Church through the power of the Most Holy Spirit, You gave mankind a haven from the world. We humbly implore Your blessing upon the Church of the Diocese of Lafayette as we observe this Century of Love. Through the intersession of Our lady of the Immaculate Conception and Saint John Vianney, our patrons, bestow perpetual growth to Your Family of Faith as we take refuge in Your Infinite Grace. We humbly beseech You to enlighten us to learn from our past and to look to the future so that we may persist in the work of spreading the true faith. Fill us with gratitude in this Year of Jubilee as we live secure in the certain hope that You will be with us forever. We ask this through Christ the Lord. Amen. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, pray for us. St. John Vianney, pray for us. ******************************************

The deepest level of worship is praising God in spite of the pain, thanking God during the trials, trusting Him when we’re tempted to lose Hope and LOVING HIM

when he seems so distant and far away.

At my lowest, God is my hope.

At my darkest, God is my light.

At my weakest, God is my strength.

At my saddest, God is my comforter.

"I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul." These are the words of Thérèse of the Child Jesus, a Carmelite nun called the "Little Flower," who lived a cloistered life of obscurity in the convent of Lisieux, France. And her preference for hidden sacrifice did indeed convert souls. Few saints of God are more

popular than this young nun. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, is read and loved throughout the world. Thérèse Martin entered the convent at the age of 15 and died in 1897 at the age of 24. She was canonized in 1925, and two years later she and St. Francis Xavier were declared co-patrons of the missions.

Life in a Carmelite convent is indeed uneventful and consists mainly of prayer and hard domestic work. But Thérèse possessed that holy insight that redeems the time, however dull that time may be. She saw in quiet suffering redemptive suffering, suffering that was indeed her apostolate. Thérèse said she came to the Carmel convent "to save souls and pray for priests." And shortly before she died, she wrote: "I want to spend my heaven doing good on earth."

On October 19, 1997, Pope John Paul II proclaimed her a Doctor of the Church, the third woman to be so recognized, in light of her holiness and the influence on the Church of her teaching on spirituality. Her parents, Louis and Zélie were beatified in 2008.

Thérèse has much to teach our age of the image, the appearance, the "sell." We have become a dangerously self-conscious people, painfully aware of the need to be fulfilled, yet knowing we are not. Thérèse, like so many saints, sought to serve others, to do something outside herself, to forget herself in quiet acts of love. She is one of the great examples of the gospel paradox that we gain our life by losing it, and that the seed that falls to the ground must die in order to live (John 12:24).

Preoccupation with self separates modern men and women from God, from their fellow human beings, and ultimately from themselves. We must relearn to forget ourselves, to contemplate a God who draws us out of ourselves, and to serve others as the ultimate expression of selfhood. These are the insights of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and they are more valid today than ever.

All her life St. Thérèse suffered from illness. As a young girl she underwent a three-month malady characterized by violent crises, extended delirium and prolonged fainting spells. Afterwards she was ever frail and yet she worked hard in the laundry and refectory of the convent. Psychologically, she endured prolonged periods of darkness when the light of faith seemed all but extinguished. The last year of her life she slowly wasted away from tuberculosis. And yet shortly before her death on September 30 she murmured, "I would not suffer less."

Truly she was a valiant woman who did not whimper about her illnesses and anxieties. Here was a person who saw the power of love, that divine alchemy which can change everything, including weakness and illness, into service and redemptive power for others. Is it any wonder that she is patroness of the missions? Who else but those who embrace suffering with their love really convert the world?

THOUGHTS / PRAYERS STEWARDSHIP

LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW “Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you!” 1 King 19:7 Jesus knew that the stewardship journey would be difficult, so He gave us the nourishment of the Eucharist. When we take time to join our sacrifices with the sacrifice of the Mass, we find the strength to give and joy in our giving.

Stewardship of Finance September 16, 2018

Envelopes $5,852.00 Loose Cash/Checks 3,777.50 Total $9,629.50

Thank You for your generous spirit of giving! Average Weekly Expenses: $16,100.45 Average Monthly Expenses:$69,768.63

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

One of our great treasures is the way the Church has frequently flourished under unfavorable conditions, like the grape ivy on the mantel that refuses to die no matter how infrequently you water it or open the drapes. Like the apartheid laws in South Africa in the last century, the penal laws of Ireland were aimed at depriving the majority population of basic human rights. The Protestant parliament of Ireland enacted laws limiting the practice of Catholicism. The goal was to force conversion from “popery” to the Church of Ireland, and additional laws took aim at Jews, non-Anglicans, and Quakers. There were laws against intermarriage, laws against Catholics being lawyers (there was a one-hundred-pound fine), a law granting lifelong income to priests who became Protestant, and a ban on weapons. In fact, until 1793, a Catholic man had to recruit and pay a Protestant man to serve in the local militia in his place! As if family life is not complicated enough in any age, the sons of a deceased father could divide his land equally, unless one became Protestant. In that case all would go to him! When allowed, new Catholic churches had to be built of wood, not stone, be off a main road or city square, have no steeple or bell, and be called a “chapel.” Catholic “Emancipation” was largely secured by 1829, but even up to the founding of the Irish State in the 1920s, some effects of the laws endured. No wonder that poor Irish immigrants to the United States frequently built gloriously beautiful churches as their first act on free soil! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. *************************************************************************************

Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to

such as these…. Mark 10:14

PRAYER TO KNOW THE WAY OF HOLINESS

God of peace, I need you always. In times of joy, I know you are there. May I apply the strength of that holy presence to times of difficulty, challenge, and sorrow. May I know that I am capable of walking on holy ground with you no matter the circumstances of my day. God of love, help me to overcome my distractions to find spiritual refreshment in my awareness of you. Amen. *****************************************************

A PRAYER TO ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA Dear Lord, the Great Healer, I kneel before You, since every per-fect gift must come from You. I pray: Give skill to my hands, clear vision to my mind, kindness and meekness to my heart. Give me singleness of purpose, strength to lift up a part of the burden of my suffering fellow men and a true realization of the privilege that is mine. Take from my heart all guile and worldliness, that, with the simple faith of a child, I may rely on You. Amen. *****************************************************

A PRAYER FOR PRIEST Keep them, I pray Thee, dearest Lord, keep them, for they are Thine—Thy priests whose lives burn out before Thy consecrated shrine. Keep them for they are in the world, though from the world apart,—when earthly pleasures tempt, allure, —shelter them in Thy heart. Keep them, and comfort them in hours of loneliness and pain, when all their life of sacrifice for souls seems but in vain. Keep them, and O remember Lord, they have no one but Thee, yet they have only human hearts, with human frailty. Keep them as spotless as the Host, that daily they caress—their every thought and word and deed, deign, dearest Lord, to bless. Amen. *****************************************************

A PRAYER FOR FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE Holy Spirit, open my eyes and calm my mind. Give me the recollection of the of the Father’s love, of the Son’s unceasing prayer, of the world as God’s world and of your own presence within me. Holy Spirit, give me faith. Holy Spirit, reveal to me the truth of the Father’s unfailing purpose; of the Son’s victory and risen presence; the truth about myself—sinner yet child beloved of God. Holy Spirit give me hope. Holy Spirit, give me peace; peace with God and peace with people. Kindle my desire for you. Strengthen my will to live and serve. Teach me and lead me where you will. Holy Spirit, give me love. Amen. *****************************************************

PRAYER FOR THE SICK O Glorious Saint Camillus, special patron of the sick poor, who for forty years, with truly heroic charity, did devote yourself to the relief of their temporal and spiritual necessities, be pleased to as-sist them now even more generously, since you are blessed in heaven and they have been committed by Holy Church to your powerful protection. Obtain for them from almighty God the healing of all their maladies, or, at least, the spirit of Christian patience and resignation that may sanctify them and comfort them in the hour of their passing to eternity; at the same time obtain for us the precious grace of living and dying after your example in the practice of divine love. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Sacramental Information Baptism: Expectant parents should contact the office four to six (4-6) months before the birth of the child.

Marriage: Couples planning marriage need to make an appointment with the pastor at least six months before the intended wedding date to begin the preparation process. A wedding date cannot be scheduled without approval of the pastor.

Annointing of the Sick: Contact the office to schedule an appt., home or nursing home visit, and, if death is imminent, contact the office for immediate action.

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Knights of Columbus Council 3425 meets every 2nd Monday of each month, @ the Parish Life Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1303 St. Jude Ave. New Iberia, La. Rosary at 6:15PM . Meeting follows. ********************************************************************************************************* Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Blessed Mother Teresa #2550 meets every 2nd Monday of the month (except June and July) in the Parish Life Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1303 St. Jude Ave., @ 6:00pm. “We welcome anyone interested in joining to attend.” ***************************************************************************

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN NEXT WEEKEND A fundraising campaign will be held next weekend to benefit the Unexpected Pregnancy Center, our regional pregnancy resource center in New Iberia. It assists pregnant women while honoring life and working to reserve the family. ALL OF THEIR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. The center provides pregnancy testing, consulting, ultrasound imaging, abstinence education, as well as adoption options and other services to pregnant women in need. After receiving these services over 80% of abortion minded mothers will choose life rather than abortion. Baby bank bottles in which to place your donations in will be available after all Masses and may be returned the following week-end with your donation. Please be generous and be a part of saving babies and saving families! *********************************************************************************************************

ANNULMENT PROCESS WORKSHOP October 16, 2018, the Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Lafayette, Msgr. Robie Robichaux, will be presenting work-shops on Declaration of Nullity and what is needed to begin the process. Two workshop times are offered: 10:00am-noon, or 6:00pm-8:00pm, at the Diocesan offices, Immaculata Center, 1408 Carmel Dr., Lafayette, La. All are invited to attend. Prior to attending one of the sessions, please register by calling 261-5623, or via email to ctrahan@diolaf.org. There is no charge for this workshop. *********************************************************************************************************

ROSARY FOR OUR NATION Please join us in praying a Rosary for our nation on Saturday, October 13th at noon in front of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. The rosary will be prayed outdoors so you are welcome to bring a lawn chair. In The Secret of the Rosary, Saint Louis de Montfort said: “Public prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy, and Holy Mother Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, has always advocated public prayer in times of public tragedy and suffering.” Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. Join us as we ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. ************************************************************************************************

If you would like to send a letter or card to the two Seminarians from our Church Parish, Chad Peltier and Cole Laurents, you may do so at this address:

Name (either Chad Peltier or Cole Laurents)

% St. Joseph Seminary College 75376 River Rd.

Saint Benedict, La. 70457

Church Name and Address: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church 1303 St. Jude Avenue New Iberia, LA 70560 Phone: 337-365-5481 Contact Person: Sandra Babineaux Email Address: olphni@gmail.com Software: Microsoft Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat XI Standard Windows 7 Printer: Savin MP C2003 Transmission Time: Monday, October 1st, 2018 Sunday Date of Publication: October 7th, 2018 Number of Pages Sent: 1 through 9 Special Instructions: None