Pastor Rev. Harold J. Trahan Phone 337-981-3379 Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00-4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Masses Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 7:00 AM Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00, 10:30 AM, & 5:00 PM Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00-4:00 PM Sunday: 9:45—10:15 AM Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 6:45 AM

Baptism Expectant parents should register for Baptism Class four to six months before the child’s birth. Baptismal classes are held once every month. The pastor celebrates baptisms once per month on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Marriages

and those interested in becoming parishioners. The pastor should be contacted 9-12 months before the wedding date. Funerals The pastor should be contacted immediately after the death of a loved one. Funeral plans should be discussed with the pastor prior to making final arrangements at the funeral home.

St. Mary Mother of the Church

419 Doucet Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 www.stmarych.com

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 22, 2018

THIS WEEK Morning Prayers Monday thru Friday 6:30 – 6:45 AM

Sun July 22 School Supply Drive Begins (Vestibule) Religious Education Registration Continues Tue July 24 4:00 & 4:30 PM Children’s Bells (Church) 7:00 PM Youth Group (School) Fri July 27 6:00 PM Usher’s Potluck Supper (Parish Hall) Sat July 21 9:00 AM Come Lord Jesus (Conference Room) School Supply Drive Begins (Vestibule)

NO BABYSITTING There will be no babysitting at 10:30 Mass during the months of July and August. We will resume the service on September 9th. Registration will begin in August.

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon July 23 7:00 Sick and Homebound of the Parish Tue July 24 7:00 Communion Service Wed July 25 7:00 Wally Toce Thu July 26 7:00 Vocations Fri July 27 7:00 Peace in the Middle East Sat July 28 4:30 George Scott; George H. Cole;

John & Geneva Manuel; Patricia Tate Fournet; Richard Steiner

Sun July 29 8:00 Ronnie Gibbens; Dr. Dean Keeley; Joe “Bud” Ardoin; Gerry Guidry

10:30 Jerry Sibille; J.T. Landry Family; Frank & Mary DiBenedetto; M/M Herman Gesser Sr.

5:00 St. Mary Parishioners

SICK IN THE PARISH

Please pray for: Loraine Namias; Thad Doucet; Tom Martin; Alice Carlin; Vance Carlin; Billie Hebert; Jeannine Sibille; Carolyn Kreig; Lawana Carlin; Sammy Guilbeaux; Stephanice Davis; Mason Sonnier; Carolyn Perron; Rita Schenck; Don Breaux; Diane Sibille; Robert Ducharme; Father Dan Edwards; Beverly Webb; Denise Concienne; Ashley Elledge; Jean C. Breaux; Douglas “Buddy” Moody; Susan Seipel; Madeleine McNulty; Carrie Foard; Harry Arceneaux; Stacy Long; Bonnie Thompson.

DIED IN CHRIST

Harmon Roy, St. Mary Parishioner

GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS Purificator for July – Teresa Fraser July 26-27 Beth Pellessier & Joelyn Credeur Aug 3 Kayla Matte & Jessica Farrington Aug 9-10 Miriam Ellis & Merella Palombo Aug 16-17 Sally Block & Darlene LeBlanc

JUNE FINANCIAL REPORT

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sunday Weekly Offertory $57,459.00 Average Weekly Offertory $14,365.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COLLECTION

June $ 6,031.00

TOTALS: JUNE 2018 Total Parish Income $63,490.00

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS St. Mary Charities $ 1,885.00

JULY 23 - 29 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ST. MARY PARISHIONERS Mon July 23 Wed July 25 Elise TheriotGlenn Angelle Jessica Bernard Sat July 28Mark Derise Colette David Ronald BluffinLuis German Andrew Lavergne Adele BroussardKrista Hamontree Stylz Morgan Oliver GlassEmily Harbison Dolores Stansbury Michele KaufmanIsaac LeDee Ashley Veillon Andy SchmitzPeter Martin Thu July 26 Michael TravasosChristopher Myers Elizabeth Abdalla Sun July 29Jacqueline Robin Christopher Allain, II Joseph AndrusWilliam Rucks William Blanchard Elizabeth BarronElla Trahan Lyla Corley Eloise BreauxTue July 24 Adam Danton Richard ChiassonPatricia Chiasson Fri July 27 Marie FoxAbigail Herpin Gregory Degeyter Gregory GuilloryMicah King Lisa Estopinal Kristen HelmerCharles Moore Hunter Frederick Lily HutchisonLaura Slavich Dana Frey Emily MarcelPeter Yentzen Dr Robert Greene, III

George Jackson Nicole Pilgrim

St. Mary Church

Back-To-School Celebra on

Sunday, August 5 10:30 Mass

Father Harold will celebrate a special children’s liturgy and give a blessing to start school, so bring your book bag to Mass.

11:30-12:30 Lunch will be served a er Mass in Founders Hall. Come grab a hot dog and water-melon and stay awhile for fellowship.

JESUITS COME TO ACADIANA In 1836 a contract was signed in France which would have a lasting effect on the Catholic Church in southwest Louisiana. The Archbishop of New Orleans contracted the Jesuits to come to Louisiana to establish a school for boys in Grand Coteau, where there was already a school for girls. The Jesuits arrived the following year and began building a school. On July 31, 1837 Archbishop Blanc laid the cornerstone of St. Charles College. In 1972, the campus of St. Charles College became the Jesuit Spirituality Center. Today, over 180 years later, the Jesuits remain active in the Diocese of Lafayette.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

KC BINGO TICKETS The Fatima/St. Mary KCs will be selling bingo tickets after all Masses this weekend, July 21-22. The bingo will be held at the KC Hall at the end of Rena Dr. July 24. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and bingo begins at 6:30 PM. All proceeds will help support the Desormeaux Foundation.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE St. Mary Outreach Committee would like to ask all parishioners to help us collect school supplies for the families with school age children for those less fortunate. A list of school supplies can be found on the table at the various entrances of the church July 21 thru August 5. As you prepare your children for their school needs, please consider buying some extra item for these children. Many blessings and thanks for helping with this project. For more information, contact JoAnn LeJune at 703-3041.

PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIFORMS Please bring your children’s outgrown uniforms to church and place them in the School Uniform Outreach container in the hallway area next to the Conference Room and restroom facilities. Youth sizes 4-20 and all adult sizes are needed. Traditional style please.

ANNULMENT PROCESS WORKSHOP On Tuesday, July 24, the Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Lafayette, Msgr. Robie Robichaux, will be presenting workshops on Declaration of Nullity and what is needed to begin the process. Two workshop times are offered: 10:00 AM – NOON, or 6:00 – 8:00 PM, at the Diocesan offices. Register by emailing catrahan@diolaf.org or call 261-5623. There is no charge for this workshop. Courses can be found at www.aquinaslafayette.org.

USHER’S SUPPER All St. Mary Usher’s and their spouses are invited to a Potluck Supper, Friday, July 27, beginning at 6:00 PM, in the Parish Hall. Ushers are asked to bring a dish to share. Those with last names beginning with: A-H Salad I-O Vegetable P-Z Dessert For questions or more information, contact Charlie Roché at 344-2501.

BOOKBAG BLESSING There will be a special Children’s Liturgy in 2 weeks, Sunday, August 5, at the 10:30 Mass. Father Harold will be blessing all school bags to celebrate the upcoming school year. All families with children are invited to stay for hotdogs, watermelon and fellowship in the Parish Hall immediately following Mass.

BIBLY STUDY St. Mary Bible Study is scheduled to begin on September 11 and 12. This falls study is entitled “The Mystery of God” by Bishop Barron. Sessions will be Tuesdays or Wednesdays, at 9:15 AM or Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. This 6 week study will be held in the St. Mary Conference Room. For more information and to register, contact MaryGretchen Guilliot at 247-0206.

2018-19 RCIA PROGRAM The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program is for adults who were never baptized, those baptized in other faith communities, and adult Catholics who were never confirmed. Morning meetings begin the Sunday after Labor Day and continue on Sunday mornings throughout the Easter season. If you or someone you know is curious about our Catholic Faith, please contact Melanie Fowler, RCIA Coordinator, at 337.654.8400 or mfowler.rcia@gmail.com.

MUSIC MINISTRY St. Mary Parish is blessed to have a wonderful music ministry to enhance our liturgies. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the following or need information, please contact the church office during regular business hours at 981-3379 ext. 250 or deb58@cox.net: Adult Vocal Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings and sings at the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass. Children’s Handbell Classes are on Tuesday afternoons and ring once per month at the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass. Adult Handbells rehearse on Tuesday evenings and ring periodically at the 10:30 AM Mass. Cantors sing at the 4:30 PM Saturday Mass and the 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Sunday Masses. Instrumentalist and Small Ensemble Groups upon request.

ST. MARY KEYS All parishioners who are no longer involved in Church Ministry at St. Mary, are asked to return all church keys which are not currently being used. You may return your keys to the church office during regular business hours, or to Deborah Duhon, after Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning Masses. Thank you.

PARISH DIRECTORY For those parishioners that would like a new parish directory, we have about 50 books for sale at $5.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing a directory, contact JoAnn LeJune at 703-3041.

COME LORD JESUS St. Mary offers Come Lord Jesus meetings Saturdays, 9:00 to 10:15 AM, in the Conference Room. The focus of the meeting is on the Sunday gospel, prayer and Catholic teachings. For more information, call Tim Norby at 499-6737. All are welcome.

HEALING HEARTS A Catholic support group for Women, whose relationships have been negatively impacted by the pornography addiction or sexual addiction of a loved one. This may include a spouse, boyfriend, family member or friend. Strict confidentiality is observed by all members. For more information call 404-6113.