VOL. XLVII NO. 07 THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 16, 2020

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SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17-23, 2020Monday - JAS 1:1-11; MK 8:11-13

Sts. Seven Fonders of The Order of the Servants Of MaryTuesday - JAS 1:12-18; MK 8:14-21

B.John of FiesoleWednesday- JAS 1:19-27; MK 8:22-26

St. Conrad ConfalonieriThursday - JAS 2:1-9; MK 8:27-33

St. Leo of CataniaFriday - JAS 2:14-24, 26; MK 8:34–9:1

St Peter DamianSaturday - 1 PT 5:1-4; MT 16:13-19

Sts.Maximianus of Ravenna & Margaret of CortonaSunday - LV 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 COR 3:16-23; MT 5:38-48

St. PolycarpSeventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

AFTERTHOUGHTSMurder / Adultery / False Witness. What drives you, whatmotivates you, what triggers the deeds you do? Rage orReconciliation / Love or Lust / Honesty or Hypocrisy?

PRAY FOR: Mona Escobar, Ray Duthu, Linda Lee, J.A. Foret, JasonChaisson, Christina Sparks, Edrith Boudreaux, Ursula M. Breaux, BarbaraToups Miller, Susan Laperouse, Sheryl Leaber, Evelyn Ruckstuhl, DeaconLee Crochet, Selma Ferjani, Dee Belanger, Holden Sawyer, Lynn PaulLirette, Sherman Brown, Mary Lee Boudreaux, Airman Wesley Speyrer,Nancy Rivere, Chelsea Ford, Denna Sanders, Gary Benoit, Sonny Lovell,Judy Porche, Faye Platt, Vincent Trabona, Alicia Headrick, Scott Stoufflet,Curtis Briggs, Sadie Talbot, Patty LeJune, Margaret Gaudet, TracyLeBlanc, Kristen Watkins, Alex Schexnayder, Robert Cazayoux, KenWatkins, Linda Musson, Donald Prosperie and Rosabelle Prosperie, KaylaDudek Breaux Percy Lee, Linda LeClair, Sadie Talbot, (Open heartsurgery), Susie Degeneres, Barbara Gaidry, Wayne Duplantis, and for allprayer shawl recipients.Please pray for the repose of the souls of all who have died,especially Donald Breaux and Melinda Fabre.

Daily Prayers for Priests:Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of the priesthood. We particularlythank you for the priests here in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Weask that you draw them ever closer to the Sacred Heart of Your SonJesus. May they experience the depth of communion with you that youlong for. Grant them stillness Lord, that they might perceive your presence.Heighten their spiritual senses that they might see and hear you evermore clearly and feel you ever more deeply. Remind them of their call.Remind them of all that you have promised them and they promised youon the sacred day of their ordination. We ask for miracles of renewal intheir priestly vocation, Lord. Renew them in your love and strengthentheir resolve to love and serve you. Strengthen their priestly fraternity,Lord, and strengthen the bond between the priests and the Laity. Thattogether Lord, we all might be ONE as you are One. In Jesus Name wepray, Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHTSChurch

In Loving Memory of George Larke donated by Candy Archila

STEWARDSHIP REPORTSunday – February 9, 2020

Envelopes (240)…………............................ $10,603.00Loose ………………............................….… $ 2,141.58Total ………………….............................….. $12,744.58

GOSPEL COMMENTARY“Go first and be reconciled with your brother,

and then come and offer your gift.”It seems to be part of our human nature to try to do the minimum ratherthan the maximum to enter into the kingdom of God. Jesus did not cometo do the minimum required to fulfill the law and the prophets. He cameto go beyond the letter of the law to live the spirit of the law, and to teachus to do the same. The law and the prophets are presented in terms ofwhat not to do. Jesus taught us that it is not enough to refrain from doingharm to others, we must help those who are hurting or in need. If we arethe cause of such harm to others, it is not sufficient that we expresssorrow for our action, we must demonstrate our sincere sorrow bycorrecting the harm we have done and then going the extra mile to domore. Jesus was teaching his disciples and us the true meaning of theSacrament of Reconciliation. Could that be the reason why the Sacramentof Reconciliation is so underutilized? Do we anticipate that our confessorwill charge us to “go the extra mile” to return the person or persons wehave harmed to health or wholeness.

PARISH NEWS

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED – FEBRUARY 24 & 25, 2020The church office will be closed for Lundi Gras on February 24 andMardi Gras on February 25. The office will reopen normal businesshours (M-F 8am-noon, 1-3pm) on February 26, 2020.

SAVE THE CONVENT – SHARE THE VISIONIt is not too late to help Save the Convent! Please share the vision andhelp us get rid of Fr. Mayhem and Save the Convent! Envelopes are ateach exit or you can mark your check or envelope with “ConventRenovation”. Thank you!

CATHOLICS IN THE HOLY LAND – LENTEN MISSIONOnce again this Lent, would you consider giving alms for our Catholicsisters and brothers struggling to live in the Holy Land. You may recallthat Catholics, Christians, and all non-Jews living there are subjected togovernment-sanctioned discrimination. Please, to explain: Israel wouldlike to be a Jewish state. That means that the laws can favor Jewishpeople even if they are oppressive to Israeli citizens of other faiths. Israelis indeed an ally of the U.S., just as is Saudi Arabia, which is a Muslimstate. Non-Muslims living in Saudi Arabia are subjected to Islamic laws.However, the Jewish laws in Israel discriminate against the Catholic/Christian minority. A simple example: Jews living in Jerusalem haverunning water 7 days a week, 24 hours a day; Catholics, Christians, andMuslims only have running water 2 days per week. That’s an Israeli lawwhich favors Jews and is oppressive to Catholics. Throughout this Lent,we will be reminded of the plight of Catholics struggling to live in the landwhere Jesus walked and will be invited to consider dedicating youralmsgiving this year to them. Again this year, the Crusader flag whichmarks every site revered by Catholics in the Holy Land will keep vigil inour sanctuary. Envelopes with the same Jerusalem cross are availableat each door and can be placed in the regular collection. Thank you.

THE TIE-IN – ST. VINCENT DE PAULIn the Gospel Jesus says: “Whoever fulfills and teaches these

commands shall be great in the kingdom of God.”By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you indeed put

your faith into action as you fulfill the commands of Jesus.If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call 985-

872-2520. After the beep, clearly state your name, phone number, address,and nature of the request. One of our volunteers will call you back toarrange an appointment interview (caller id will not display the number).Did you know that you can give online?

Look for this button on our church website. http://www.stfrancisdesaleshouma.org/on-line-giving.html-

CATHOLIC KORNER

Last week we learned Temperanceis the moral virtue that helps us fromoverindulging - Everything in moderation!This week we discuss The Capital Sins.The Capital Sins are also known as theSeven Deadly Sins, Seven Mortal Sins, orSeven Capital Vices. “God has given usfree will, reason, and a sense ofresponsibility. We are to use these gifts tolive by His law. Sinning is what we do whenwe use our gifts of reason and free will indeviation from God’s law.

Since the time of Pope St. Gregory the Great (who lived from540 – 604 AD) the Catholic Church has maintained that there areseven capital sins Mortal sin refers to sin, due to action and intention,which is of a graver nature than venial sin. Where venial sin isrelatively minor, mortal sin creates the threat of eternal damnation,a full turning away from God on the part of the sinner, unlessabsolved of the sin.” https://www.aquinasandmore.com/catholic-articles/seven-capital-sins/

The Capital Sins are:1. Pride 5. Gluttony2. Greed 6. Envy3. Lust 7. Sloth4. Anger

Find out more next week when we talk about the first of TheCapital Sins - Pride.

Do you have a particular question you want answered?Send in your questions to rvowell@htdiocese.org

to have answered here!

HELP NEEDED

FOOD FOR THE HUNGRYWe are collecting food for the hungry to benefit the Bunkhouse.There is a box in the vestibule to place your donated items. At thistime, we are requesting the following items: pouches of tuna orchicken, jerky, etc. (please make sure none requires a can openerto open); sealed containers of fruit; granola bars, bottles of wateror gatorade, etc. Please make sure the expiration date is monthsaway.

St. Francis de sales - ParishSOFT On-Line Giving

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTSADULT CONFIRMATION

Candidates for Adult Confirmation should be at least 20 years ofage and have received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliationand Holy Communion. A total of 7 sessions are held, usually startingin October, with breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas, endingprior to Confirmation, which is generally held in January. ContactJody and Cathy Duet at 985-209-3617 or the Church Office at985-876-6904 to register or to join the team to facilitate.

SAINTS

23-Feb St Lazarus Zographos (poor, sick)Saint Lazarus Zographos (the painter) believed that we do not livefor the here and now, we live for the future. We are not content withwhat is, but struggle to achieve what should be and what will be.

MINISTERS SCHEDULE

WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 22-23, 2020Commentators

4:00 PM David Haddad 7:00 AM Rebecca Vowell 9:00 AM Tommy Chauvin11:00 AM Wendy LeBouef 5:30 PM Carla Peeler

Lectors 4:00 PM Mindy Scott 7:00 AM John Breaux 9:00 AM Jerome Zeringue11:00 AM Tommy Tabor 5:30 PM Charles Sevin

Ministers of the Eucharist 4:00 PM Brenda Tanner, Anita Pearson, Carl Soudelier,

Deborah Soudelier, Bernita Guidry 7:00 AM Richard Guidry, Gail LeCompte, Carla Exnicious,

Tammy Blanchard 9:00 AM Murke Trahan, Madeline Picou, Jody Duet, Cathy Duet,

Dale Norred11:00 AM James Goodwin, Mary Anne Goodwin, Norman Simon,

Bill Blanchard, Ellen Blanchard 5:30 PM Gina Danos, Sarah Preston-Smith, Kelli Cazayoux,

Curtis Briggs, Jenny BriggsAltar Servers

4:00 PM Logan Arnold, Chloe Arnold, Heidi Hayes 7:00 AM Delsin Blanchard, Aubree Seely, Benjamin Bourgeois 9:00 AM Alexander Cosky, Miriam Cosky, Emma Bennett11:00 AM Renea LeBouef, Bailey Hebert, Alex Reddoch 5:30 PM Lucia Pizzolata, Aida Pizzolata, Emerson Paulk

ASH WEDNESDAYLectors

6:30 AM Bubba Watkins12:05 PM Mindy Scott 5:30 PM Tommy Chauvin

Ministers of the Eucharist 6:30 AM Evelyn Ruckstuhl, John Breaux, Richard Guidry,

Mark Spence, Carla Exnicious12:05 PM Kathy Lovell, Dale Norred, Nellie Chemin, Paul Labat,

Kathy Lovell, Judith Archila 5:30 PM Mike Amico, Melvia Fournier, Michael D’Angelo,

Sarah Preston- Smith, Rene Rhodes, Julie RhodesAltar Servers

6:30 AM John Breaux, Richard Guidry12:05 PM Logan Arnold, Chloe Arnold, Heidi Hayes 5:30 PM Alexander Amico, Isabella Amico, Olivia Amico

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NEW SHIPMENT - KIOSKWe have received and put out a new shipment of awesome resources in thekiosk in the vestibule – check it out!

ANNA’S ALLIES - FEBRUARY 19, 2020“She never left the temple, but worshipped night and day

with fasting and prayer.” Luke 2:37Anna’s Allies meets at 11:00 AM on the third Wednesday of each month; ournext rosary will be held on Wednesday, February 19, in the Cathedral. We willbe offering the rosary for the sick and dying of the parish and those on theprayer list in our bulletin. This ministry is open to all, men and women! If youare interested in praying with us - simply come and join us in the Cathedral!

SECOND COLLECTION – BLACK & INDIAN MISSIONCOLLECTION – FEBRUARY 29/MARCH 1, 2020

The Black and Indian Mission Collection exists to help local African Americanand Native American Diocesan Communities throughout the United Statesspread the Good News of Jesus Christ and respond to real and pressing needson the ground. These funds are distributed as grants to support and strengthenevangelization of Black and Indian peoples in the U.S. Several church parishesin our diocese receive grants from this collection.

BAPTISM SEMINAR – MARCH 3, 2020The next Baptism Seminar will be held March 3 at 6:30pm in theconvent. These seminars are held on a monthly basis – the 1stTuesday of the month. First time parents and godparents are

required to attend this seminar, which emphasizes the symbols of Baptism, therite of Baptism, and the importance of faith in the life of both parents andgodparents. Contact the rectory office at 876-6904 to sign up for the seminar orschedule a baptism.

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHEDRAL SCHOOL– REGISTRATION – MARCH 2, 3, 4, 2020

St. Francis de Sales Cathedral School 2020-2021 Registration for New StudentsMarch 2 - Registered parishioners of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral ParishMarch 3 - Registered parishioners of other church parishesMarch 4 - Non-Catholic students

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. in the main area of the Youth Center.

FOOD FOR THE SPIRIT – MARCH 14, 2020This ministry delivers meals to homebound of our parish the second Saturday

of each month. The next delivery date is March 14, 2020.A meal plan is emailed to all volunteers prior to the upcoming weekend and

participants volunteer to cook one of various dishes, or bring bread, dessert, etc.The group meets and prepares the go-plates, adding various prayer cards orsmall gifts to deliver along with the meals in a nicely decorated bag!

Each volunteer then takes 2 or 3 meals to deliver to the various homes ofthose who are homebound or in need of food. Can you spare a couple of hourseach month? Please consider helping – we are in need of volunteers, especiallyto help deliver the food. Contact Roxane Haydel at 985-381-3573 orroxane.haydel@gmail.com.

ST. JOSEPH ALTAR – MARCH 19 & 22, 2020o Public viewing March 19, 2020 from 8:00am until 6:30pmo March 19, 2020 - St. Joseph Mass 8:30am. Celebrated by Bishop Fabreo Blessing of the altar after 8:30am Mass followed by the Tupa-Tupa.o The Altar will be closed March 20, & 21 and reopen on Sunday

March 22 8:00am-6:00 pmOur most sought after FIG COOKIES will be in abundance this year as well asour traditional Italian cookies, and other delicacies. Goodie bags filled withcookies and religious items will be in abundance along with fava beans and St.Joseph prayer cards. Our proceeds support Seminarians of our diocese andother charitable work.

CROSSROADS PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER - UPDATEOn behalf of our staff and board, my sincere and heartfelt thanks to theparishioners of St. Francis de Sales for their total gift of $4,036.45 to CrossroadsPregnancy Resource Center from the Baby Bottle Fundraiser. Special thankyou to David and Mary Daigle and the Knights of Columbus and to all whohelped with this fundraiser. We are very blessed to have such wonderfulsupporters in our community! We ask the Lord to bless you and your parishionersin a special way. Again, thank you for your continued support!

BREAD OR STONES COORDINATOR TRAINING– APRIL 3-4, 2020

The Bread or Stones Campaign for child well-being (Mt. 7:9) is a programof the Louisiana Interchurch Conference (LIC). This statewide campaign isholding the first Bread or Stones Coordinator Training on Friday, April 3 inthe evening, ending around mid-day on Saturday, April 4 at the WesleyCenter in Woodworth, LA (south of Alexandria). Attendance (including roomand board) is free, but limited. Bread or Stones Coordinators are volunteerchurch members who have a moral commitment to improve the lives of thechildren of Louisiana and a passion for bringing about change. Coordinatorsare networked and supported through the Louisiana Interchurch Conference(LIC). If you are interested in learning more about this campaign or theworkshop please contact Rob Gorman at 805-0372 orrdfgorman@charter.net

PILGRIMAGE TO LEBANON – JUNE 1-10, 2020Come to what God calls His Sanctuary – Lebanon - with Father PaulBergeron and Charbel Achkar. Visit the Cedars of Lebanon and Tyre, Sidon,and Cana, as well as many other places. To register or get more information,call Fr. Paul Bergeron at 985-856-7709 or Yvonne Lottinger at 985-873-8355.

JOIN A PILGRIMAGE WITH FR. SIDNEY SPEAKS TO THE HOLY LAND - MAY 26 - JUNE 6, 2020

You are invited to join a 12 day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land where wewill visit the humble home of Joachim and Anna where the Angel Gabrielvisited Mary; the birth place of Jesus in Bethlehem; the Sea of Galilee; thehouse of Caiaphas where Jesus was held for trial; and the Antonia Fortresswhere Jesus was tried by Pilot; the site of the Crucifixion and the tombwhere Jesus rose from the dead.

A brochure with Reservation Application is available in the vestibuleor at the rectory, or contact Deacon Jerry Martinez atpilgrimswayusa@aol.com or at 504-559-4495.

JOIN A PILGRIMAGE TO TURKEY AND GREECE WITH FR.BEAU CHARBONNET - JUNE 21-25, 2020

Follow the Path of St. Paul through The Seven Cities of the Book ofRevelation and Other Sites in Turkey and Greece with Fr. Beau Charbonnet.Starting from Istanbul (Constantinople), we travel south to visit the SevenCities of the Book of Revelations, then take a cruise across the Aegeanand Mediterranean Seas, stopping at Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, and Santorini,then tour Athens, Corinth, and Delphi. Contact Jerry Martinez (504) 559-4495 or PilgrimsWayUSA@aol.com if interested.

JOIN A PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND WITHMSGR HARRY BUGLER - JULY 6 - 17, 2020

In response to previous Pilgrimages to Ireland with Fr. Harry, manypeople have expressed interest in joining him for a visit to his native EmeraldIsle. Those who have traveled with Fr. Harry to Ireland know how special itis to have him on the journey. Jack our guide and Johnny our driver chatwith Fr. Harry in their native Gaelic Irish language, and their Irish wit addsgreat joy to the pilgrimage that cannot be adequately described, it must beexperienced.

Fr. Harry is hosting a meeting for anyone interested in the pilgrimageat St. Philip Neri Parish Center, 6500 Kawanee St.,Metairie, LA at 7:00 PMon February 9, 2020.For more information contact Jerry Martinez, Pilgrim’sWay by phone or text at 504-559-4495, or Email:pilgrimswayusa@aol.com.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center(5500 St. Mary St, Metairie, LA)

has the following upcoming offerings:February 28-March 1 – Living a Life of Faith: A Practical Guide to

Christian Living – Rev. Dan DorseyMarch 4-6 – Walking with Jesus: Lent 2020 – Rev. Lee PocheMarch 13-15 – The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

– Rev. Jacob Dumont, LCMarch 18 – Day of Prayer: Pope Francis Speaks on Faith and

Politics – Matt Rousso & Rev. Doug DoussanMarch 20-22 – Living a Trinitarian Spirituality – Rev. Daniel Renaud, OMIApril 3-5 – Why I Thank God Every Day for Holy Women

– Rev. Jeffrey A. MontzApril 17-19 – On the Highway to Heaven: Stop-Look-Go

– Rev. Anthony Rigolu, OMITo Sign up – 504-267-9604 or neworleansretreats.org

FORGIVENForgiven: The Transforming Power ofConfession, is the latest addition to theAugustine Institute’s library ofsacramental preparation programs (9

sessions). Forgiven explores the grace and healing offered inConfession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depthand bounty of God’s love. By looking at God’s revelation of his mercyin Scripture and making a step-by-step examination of the Rite itself,Forgiven communicates God’s invitation to each one of us to comeexperience his indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Any of the sessions are available for you to watch, such as, AnEncounter with Mercy, Answering Common Questions aboutConfession, and Biblical Foundations.

Find this and more on FORMED. Tosign up for FREE go to: go to our church website, http://www.stfrancisdesaleshouma.org/, click on FORMED, click on RegisterNow, enter the requested information including email and password(that you will create).

FORMED also has an app for Apple or Android mobile devices!Go to the App Store or the Google Play store to download theFORMED App.

YOUTH NEWS

ALL YOUTH ARE INVITED (9th-12th Grades) – NEXT LIFENIGHT – MARCH 15, 2020

Life Nights are held in the Youth Center from 3:45pm-5:15pm andconclude with 5:30pm mass. If you are interested in assisting withYouth Formation & Confirmation, please contact Jane Lirette (985-856-5488; LiretteBunch@yahoo.com) or Gina Danos (985-688-9696;StFrancisHoumaYouthMinistry@gmail.com)

SPRING 2020 LIFE NIGHTS March 15, 2020 April 26, 2020 March 29, 2020 May 3, 2020 April 5, 2020

COMMUNITY NEWS

20/20 Love VisionA GATHERING OF SOCIAL MINISTERS - COME & LISTEN,

LEARN, LOVE & LIVE - SATURDAY MARCH 7, 2020At the Pastoral Center - Starts with light breakfast at 8:30 am

and ends at 3:30 pm. A hot grilled on-site hamburger lunch will beprovided.All volunteers who are involved in social ministry at the Church parishlevel and those who are discerning a ministry are welcome.

Speakers include Fr P.J Madden, Fr Joe Krafft, DeaconKevinCarges, Matt Rousso and many more. To register please sendan email to psm@htdiocese.org or call 985-876-0490.

RACIAL SOBRIETY WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 29, 2020Bishop Shelton J. Fabre, Christine Streams and Robert Gorman

are hosting Racial Sobriety: Becoming the Change You Want to SeeSaturday, February 29 from 9–12:00 PM at the diocesan PastoralCenter in Schriever. Doors will open at 8:30 AM for breakfast, snacksand coffee.

This workshop is a follow-up to the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux’s Listening Session on Racism that was held in March2019 at the Pastoral Center. It is free and open to everyone, butattendance is limited. Pre-registration is required by visiting https://htdiocese.org/day-of-racial-sobriety or calling Very Rev. Alex Gaudetat (985) 850-3124, or by e-mailing bishopsec@htdiocese.org.

See the link to the current (February 2020) Bayou Catholic storydetailing more about the event. The story can be found on p.28 ofthe magazine.Bayou Catholic link: https://issuu.com/htdiocese/docs/bayou_catholic_magazine_february_2020

CATHOLIC ALASKAN CRUISE WITH FATHER FRANK WITTOUCK – MAY 17-24, 2020

Come and sail away on a 7- night Catholic Alaskan Explorer Cruisewith Father Frank Wittouck on May 17th, 2020 – May 24th, 2020 on HollandAmerica’s Oosterdam out of Seattle, Washington Ports of Call: Puget Sound,Washington; Scenic cruising Stephens Passage; Juneau, Alaska; HubbardGlacier; Sitka, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Victoria, British Columbia, Canadaand back to Seattle, Washington.

Prices begin at $2220 for two passengers and includes all port feesand taxes. ASK US ABOUT OUR LOWER NON-REFUNDABLE SNAPFARES. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $300 per person will reserveyour cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug orEileen at 860-399-1785/ Eileen@CatholicCruisesandTours.com.

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CCHD)SHORT TERM INTERNSHIP JOB OPPORTUNITY

The CCHD fund is funding a stipend-provided internship for Catholics togain experience working with and on behalf of the poor. For more informationplease contact Catholic Charities 985-876-0490 or psm@htdiocese.org orhr@htdiocese.org. Applications are now being accepted until March 31 2020.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING:CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPATIONHuman beings are social by nature. We, like the early disciples, are

called to come together as a community whether that community is ourclassroom, workplace or family.

The person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize oursociety—in economics and politics, in law and policy—directly affects humandignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community. Marriage andfamily are the central social institutions that must be supported andstrengthened, not undermined. We believe people have a right and a duty toparticipate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being ofall, especially the poor and vulnerable.

Today we listen to more selections from the Sermon on the Mount. Jesusoffers us an invitation to live by the highest moral standards. Jesus invites usto go beyond laws and prohibitions to something deeper. Jesus invites us toenter into a profound respect for all of our sisters and brothers. Jesus invitesus to move beyond the law into love. Jesus invites us to be in community withone another.

The gospel today is not just about personal moral behavior. It is abouthow we live together and work together as a community. It is about how to livetogether as nations, as ethnic groups, as institutions, as people doing thingstogether.

The gospel today is about engaging in the work of reconciliation. Thismeans taking the time to listen to one another. This means making the effortsto understand others. This means forgiving others and ourselves. This meansworking at the difficult challenge of community.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONJUST COME

Jesus invites us to dwell within His Presence and there to come to knowthe breadth and depth of His love, mercy and kindness that He shows to us. Iinvite you this Lenten season to carve out a few minutes every week to be stillbefore God in our Adoration Chapel. Quiet your heart that you might hear Hisheart speak.

Yes, come with all your concerns and worries; come with all your hopesand desires; come with all your fears and unmet dreams; come with all yoursin and what burdens you down; come as you are. But most importantly simplyjust come.

St. Francis’ Adoration Chapel current hours are 7am-6pm daily (Keyfabs allow 24 hours access). All are welcome to come by and spend a fewminutes with our Lord.Sunday – Donna Lapeyre – Home: 225-937-1861 - donnalapeyre@yahoo.comMonday – Candy Archila – Home: 985 -868-1792 – jarchila@bellsouth.netTuesday – Therese Oubre – Home: 985-226-2252 - Mobile: 225-329-6757

– tsoubre@att.netWednesday – Melanie – Mobile: 985-709-3754 - mbabin1@comcast.netThursday – Melva Fournier – Home: 985-873-7593 – Mobile: 985-226-7800

- melfour816@gmail.comFriday – Ana Vice – Mobile: 985-852-8110 – abvice1@gmail.comSaturday – Sue LeBlanc – Home: 985-879-2866 – Mobile: 985-688-9044 -

leblancsss@yahoo.comGeneral Information: Paul Maclean–Mobile:985-856-5345– macleanland@bellsouth.net