Rev. Kendal Faulk, Pastor Rev. Samuel Fontana, Assoc. Pastor Deacon Tommy Adams Deacon Daniel Besse Deacon Denis LaCroix Deacon Tim Ledet

Office: 337-334-2193 Fax: 337-334-2199 Web: www.stjoerayne.org E-mail: stjoseph1872@diolaf.org Youth Hall: 337-334-5991 Family Life Center: 337-334-5656

401 S. Adams P. O. Box 199 Rayne, LA 70578

“Remember that you are dust,

and to dust you shall return.”

Ecclesiastes 3:20

Sacrament of Baptism: is held the 2nd Sunday of each month after 10AM Mass. Contact the Parish Office 4 to 6 months before to schedule Baptism Preparation. Classes are held the 4th Sunday of the month after 10AM Mass.

Sacrament of Marriage: Call the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of desired wedding date to schedule an appointment with Father in order to set the wedding date & begin the preparation process.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Mass or any other time by appointment.

Communion for the Shut-Ins: Please contact Deacon Tommy (334-8453) to schedule visits by a Minister of Communion.

Funerals: Families should contact the Funeral Home to make all the necessary arrangements.

Parish Membership: Every family in St. Joseph Parish is asked to register with the Parish Office by filling out a census form. If you have moved, changed your phone number or family information, please update your records. Census forms may be obtained at the Parish Office, on our website www.stjoerayne.org or in the lobby of church.

Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am, 10:00 am & 5:30 pm Monday 6:30 am Tuesday 12:05 pm Wednesday 6:30 am Thursday 12:05 pm Friday 6:30 am

First Saturday 9:00 am Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday 8:00 am to Noon

Perpetual Lamp

Parish Office

Mass Times

Weekly Calendar Please pray for these parishioners & friends of

St. Joseph Parish

Keith Alleman, Merlin Alleman, Nicole Alleman, Josette H. Baker, Tommy Bearb, Mike Bellard, Dawn Bergeron, Betty Boullion, Earline Boullion, Cynthia Bourque, Dovey Bourque, Edward Bourque, Judy Bourque, Percy Breaux, Rick Briggs, Joseph “Blackie” Broussard, Paulette S. Butcher, Mona Carrierre, Percy Castille, Karen Chargois, Joey Chatelain, Martin Chate-lain Jr., Lisa Chaumont, Judy Chester, Kinley Comeaux, Gilbert Cormier, Vinson Credeur, Jack D’Aquin, Judy DeValcourt, Jacob Dogua, Harry & Shirley Domingue, Kathy Duhon, Robert J. Dupre, Priscilla Dupuis, Joey Fox, Jan Fusilier, Bud Gautreaux, Loretta Girouard, Henrietta Gossen, Raymond Gossen, Bertrand Guidry, Margie Guidry, Mike Guidry, Mona Guidry, Pam Guidry, Dolores Habetz, Karen Hebert, James Hodges, Tommy Hodges, Mary James, Leo LaCroix Jr., M. J. LaCroix, Betty Langlinais, Christine LaSalle, Erica Latiolais, Olivia Grace Latiolais, Deanna Lavergne, Marjorie Lavergne, Faye Ledford, Willie Leger, Bridget Lonseth, Edna Lopez, Jeanne Louvierre, Doug Marshall, Crystal May, Laura Meaux, Daynon Melancon, Pat Melancon, Troy B. Menard, Heather Menier, Merlin & Norma Miller, Randall Monceaux, David Moore, Joseph Ortego, Antoinette Puissegur, Frank Privat, Lenette Racca, Margie Ray, Alice Roche, Gene Romero, Damion Royer, Dot Royer, Melvin Savoie, Edith Seaux, Jerome Simoneaux, Vernice Sonnier, Annie W. Spell, Alyssa Thevis, Carroll Verette, Cindy Vondenstein, Jessie Zaunbrecher

in our sanctuary burns constantly to proclaim the real presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Tabernacle. This week we dedicate the flame to:

Vivian Boudreaux & family

Monday, February 16 Rosary Group-9:00 am, Church Prayer for Priests-2:00 pm, Church Tuesday, February 17—Mardi Gras Parish Office Closed That Man is You! -5:30 am, Family Life Center Wednesday, February 18—Ash Wednesday Mass & Dist. Of Ashes-6:30 am, 8:20 am (RCE) & 12:05 pm Elderberries -9:00 am, Family Life Center Rayne Guest Home Mass & Dist of Ashes - 3:30 pm RCIA –7:00 pm, Family Life Center Thursday, February 19 Babyberries-9:00 am, Family Life Center Ultreya– 6:30 pm, Church cry room Friday, February 20 Joe’s Café-6:00 pm, Youth Hall Saturday, February 21 Edge Canned Good Drive-10:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday, February 22 Edge –6:30 pm, Youth Hall Life Teen-6:30 pm, Family Life Center

We give thanks to the Lord for you on this the day of your birth and always. Making mention of you in our prayers, remembering your works of faith, labors of love and

dedication to our Lord Jesus. Rachel Alleman, Pamela Broussard, Chad Colligan, Genita Domingue, Jeremy

Guchereau, Danny Guidry, Michael Guidry, Rebecca Guidry, Paige Hanks, Toby Hargrave, Gervis Meche, Guy Perrodin, Katie Sarsfield, Layne Autin, Mark Beslin II,

Wilbert Bourque, Norris Clement, Kenneth Comeaux, Elaine Gilbert, Jason Gossen, Cary Hebert, Susan Henry, Larry LeBlanc, Alfred Leger, Roy Oathoudt, Logan Richard, Randy Savoy, Theresa Savoy, Aimee Speyrer, Michelle Arabie, Josey Benoit, Kevin Daigle, Yvonne Daigle, Elizabeth Kibodeaux, Derek LeBlanc, Evelyn

Leger, Nicholas Lyons, Byron Meche, Marlene Melancon, Lily Morgan, Henry Perrodin, Sable Rivette, William Says, Elizabeth Stelly, Jacques Vidrine, William Arceneaux, Sandy Carrier, William Crooks, Jeanell Daigle, Dalton Dupuis, Scott Fishback, David Gautreaux, Boyd Gray, Patrick Hoffpauir, Herman Mayeaux, Chloe

Myers, Holden Racca, Anna Soileaux, Larry Thibodeaux, Gabe Casanova, Zubaida Elahi, Derek Hudson, Chris Leger, Marjorie Monceaux, Marsha Pellerin, Mark Prevost, Gretchen Roy, Rhett Boutin, Laine Breaux, Elma

Castille, Elizabeth Coleman, Barbara Galland, Ronald Leger, Alexandra Lopez, Nicholas Menard, Nazida Petitjean, Shelby St. Germain, Dawn Stelly, Natalie Thibodeaux, Eva Bott, Patsy Chaisson, Bertha Cormier,

Malyn Cormier, Jody David, Maudra Duhon, Steven Junot, Sydnie Lavergne, Robert Melancon, Lisa Menard, Sylvia Moody, Michael Moody, Terri Myers, Lara Myles, Pat Ware

Offerings for weekend of Feb. 1, 2015 $ 12,022 Average operating required $ 12,211

Building & Maintenance Fund $ 2,343

Thank you for your generosity.

Parish Stewardship

Lenten Day of Reflection St. Joseph Family Life Center

Saturday, March 7, 2015 9:00 AM Mass in Church

then move to the Family Life Center Deacon Cody Miller, presenter

Lunch will be provided. No advance registration or

admittance fee required

“Little Black Books”

The Little Black Books for Lent have arrived and may be purchased at the Parish Office during normal business hours. They contain six-minute reflections that walk you through the Gospels for this Lent, with explanations and reflections along the way. Suggested donation of $1.00 .

Ash Wednesday, February 18th

Mass and Distribution of Ashes

6:30 am, 8:20 am (RCE Mass),

12:05 pm and 3:30 pm (Rayne Guest Home)

Lenten Mission March 16th, 17th, & 18th

at 6:30 pm each evening

Rev. Clint Trahan, Celebrant

Mass with an elongated homily

Fasting and Abstinence Ash Wednesday & Good Friday are days of both

abstinence (all Catholics 14 years or older abstain from eating meat) and fasting (Catholics between 18 and 59 years are obliged to partake of only one full meal).

Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence only. Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter, but Lent is considered 40 days long, because Sundays are not

counted as days of Lent. The reason? Fasting is considered inappropriate on Sunday, the day commemorating the resurrection of Jesus.

2015 Donations are now being accepted for the Sanctuary Lamp.

This perpetual lamp, that lights the Sanctuary to signify the presence of the Body & Blood, Soul & Divinity

of our Lord Jesus Christ, may be burned in memory of a loved one.

A suggested donation of $10.00 may be mailed to the Parish Office at P. O. Box 199 with the memo “Sanctuary Lamp”.

We joyfully share in the union of:

Lance Abshire & Katelyn Keyser

“What God has joined together, let no man separate.” Mark 10:9

St. Joseph Altar Thursday, March 19, 2015

Mass at 5:30 PM in Church followed by

Blessing of the Altar & A Community Meal

at the Family Life Center Please contact the Parish Office at 334-2193

if you are interested in helping.

Our faith community remembers in prayer:

Gladys Freeman, Rita Moreau, Danon Hoffpauir & Brenda Clements

We pray that they will find joy & peace in the Lord’s presence. We extend our sincere sympathy to

their families and friends.

Tuesday Mornings from 5:30 am to 7:00 am in the Family Life Center

The Parish Office will be closed

on Tuesday, February 17th

for Mardi Gras

For drivers age 55 & over Family Life Center

Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM

$15.00 for AARP Members - $20.00 for non-members

To register call Jeanette at 334-2186

St. Joseph Parish Vocations Chalice is given each week to

a parish family at the 10:00 AM Mass to pray for vocations to the religious life. Please call the Parish Office (334-2193)

if your family would like to host the Chalice

Readings of the Week

Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

Returned to Our Lord

Sacrament of Marriage

Thursday, April 16th to Sunday, April 19th Cursillo Center in Prairie Ronde, La

with accommodations for the weekend. Everyone is invited to attend, handicap, elderly & anyone who cannot make a regular weekend. The criteria is being Catholic, in a valid marriage and

having a sponsor who has made Cursillo. Accommodations for a sponsor or financial

assistance available. Nurses are on staff and doctors on call when and if needed. Transportation is available by calling Gloria Matte at 658-3759.

Christian –based recreation for 6th, 7th & 8th graders

who attend RCE and Edge and are parishioners of St. Joseph Parish

Next Joe’s Cafe’ Friday, February 20th-6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

in the Youth Hall Anyone interested in helping call Georgette at 334-2193.

A faith-filled, fun hour for parents, grandparents, caregivers & children 0 to 5 years old.

“Angel of God, what is your name?” Thursday, February 19th at 9:00 am

in the Family Life Center

Religious Education for 6th, 7th & 8th graders CANNED GOOD DRIVE

FOR THE ST. JOSEPH ALTAR Saturday, Feb. 21st - 10AM to 4PM

in front of St. Joseph Church, Trahan Foods, Piggly Wiggly & Winn Dixie

Edge students are conducting a non-perishable food drive for the needy of our area in honor of St.

Joseph Day. In addition to the above locations, boxes will be placed at all exits of Church.

Your help is appreciated.

Next Edge Night Sunday, Feb. 22nd after 5:30 PM Mass

in the Youth Hall

Diocese of Lafayette Lenten Service: Exploring the Liturgies of Holy Week: Palm Sunday through Easter

All are welcomed to join us for an evening to reflect on the significance of Holy Week Celebrations. No registration or fees required. Presenter: Faye Drobnic, Diocesan Office of Worship

Monday, Feb. 23rd - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - St. Therese Church, 101 Leonard St., Abbeville Wed., Feb. 25th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Immaculate Heart of Mary, 901 E. Elm St., Crowley

Area Parishes Lenten Services: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church – Church Point Come Lord Jesus! Program offered. For information call office: 337.684.5494 February 18 (Ash Wednesday) and all other Wednesday evenings of Lent.

St. John the Evangelist Church – Mermentau Mission: Sunday, February 22 – Wednesday, February 25 Presenter: Fr. McCaffrey For information call office: 337.824.2278

Our Mother of Mercy Church – Church Point Mission: Saturday & Sunday, February 28 & March 1 All Masses.

Monday & Tuesday, March 2 & 3 7:00pm Presenter: Fr. Jeff Harvey, C.M.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church – Mire Mission: Wednesday, March 4 & Thursday, March 5 6:30 p.m. For information call office: 337.873.6574

St. Theresa Church – Crowley Mission: Thursday, March 5 – Saturday, March 7 For information call office: 337.783.1880

St. Michael the Archangel Church – Crowley Mission: Monday, March 9 – Wednesday, March 11 6:00pm Presenter: Fr. R.B. William, O.P. For information contact office: 337.783.7394

Our Mother of Mercy Church - Rayne Mission: Monday, March 9 – Wednesday, March 11 6:00 p.m. Presenters: To be announced For information call office: 337.334.3516

Date Time Lectors Deacons Preach

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Altar Servers Sacristans

Feb.16 6:30 am Betty Bellard Barry LeBlanc, Keith Vienne, Brenda Hooper Brenda Hooper

Feb.17 12:05 pm Margaret Young Peggy Lake, Dean Thibodeaux, Daniel Habetz Margaret Young

Feb.18 6:30 am Jeanette Leger ASH WEDNESDAY Keith Vienne, Barry LeBlanc, NEED ONE

Flo Broussard

Feb.19 12:05 pm Dolores Deville Margaret Young, Charmin Broussard, Daniel Habetz Helen Boudreaux

Feb.20 6:30 am Rita Monceaux Betty Bellard, Jonathan Boutin, Liz Deaville Rita Monceaux

Feb.21 4:00 pm Charmin Broussard, Mary Comeaux

Deacon Dan

Larry LeBlanc, Clara LeBlanc, Josette LeBlanc, Barry LeBlanc, Bryan Guidry, Leah Guidry

Allie Mouton, James Charles

Orillion

Gilbert & Mary Cormier

Feb.22 7:00 am Clinton Boullion, Dolores Deville

Deacon Denis

Betty Bellard, Mike Bellard, Becky Miller, Pat Miller, Keith Vienne, Mona Vienne

Ivy Credeur, Alaysha Dupont

Flo Broussard

10:00 am Faye Jeffers, Jared Lawless

Deacon Tommy

Jonathan Boutin, Janet Bertrand, Randy Bertrand, Mike Ortego, Nathan Mouton, Hubert Matte

Evan Hebert, Jack Himel

Faye Jeffers

5:30 pm Peggy Lake Deacon Tim

Jimmy Fontenot, Lance Abshire, Russell Menard, NEED THREE

Luke Mire, Hayden Thomas

Flo Broussard & Eric Mire

Feb.23 6:30 am Betty Bellard Barry LeBlanc, Keith Vienne, Brenda Hooper Brenda Hooper

Feb.24 12:05 pm Margaret Young Peggy Lake, Dean Thibodeaux, Daniel Habetz Margaret Young

Feb.25 6:30 am Jeanette Leger Keith Vienne, Barry LeBlanc, NEED ONE Flo Broussard

Feb.26 12:05 pm Dolores Deville Margaret Young, Charmin Broussard, Daniel Habetz Helen Boudreaux

Feb.27 6:30 am Rita Monceaux Betty Bellard, Jonathan Boutin, Liz Deaville Rita Monceaux

Feb.28 4:00 pm Cathy Breaux, Allison Gray

Deacon Tim

Annette Gossen, Lyn Guidry, Peggy Lake, Gale Prejean, Larry Van Pelt, Barbara Nugent

Allie Gray, Boyd Gray

Cathy Breaux

Mar.1 7:00 am Joseph Swinkey, Connie Miller

Deacon Dan

Janet Bertrand, Randy Bertrand, Barry LeBlanc, Josette LeBlanc, Mary Leger, Jonathan Boutin

Ethan Comeaux, Caleb Comeaux

Brunella Reed

10:00 am Paul Molbert, Jim Petitjean

Deacon Denis

Jared Lawless, Thomas Hebert, Peggy Deville, Liz Deaville, Jonathan Broussard, Linda Arceneaux

Luke Kibodeaux, Peyton Menard

Jude & Cynthia Beslin

5:30 pm Erin LeBlanc, Linda Swinkey

Deacon Tommy

Lance Abshire, Nancy Sarsfield, Eva Simon, Bryan Guidry, Leah Guidry, NEED ONE

Jack Himel, Emma Landaiche

Flo Broussard & Eric Mire

12:05 pm ASH WEDNESDAY- NEED HELP

000000000000PLEASE PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH

DAY Eternal Father, we lift up to You

these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their

lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

February 16 Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD February 17 Rev. Joshua Guillory February 18 Rev. Thomas Habetz February 19 Rev. Jude Halphen February 20 Rev. Brian Harrington February 21 Msgr. Russell Harrington, VE

POPE FRANCIS

“The Gospel is the

word of life:

it does not oppress

people, (but) on the

contrary it frees those

who are enslaved by so many evil spirits in

this world: vanity, the attachment to money,

pride, sensuality,”

the Pope told pilgrims present in

St. Peter’s Square Feb. 1, 2015.

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