Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church 130 N. Richelieu Circle • New Iberia, LA 70560 Phone: (337) 364-8360 • Email: nativity@cox.net

Website: www.nativityni.org

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am Weekdays: 5:30 pm (Tuesday and Thursday) 9:00 am (Wednesday) 6:30 am (Friday)

OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am — 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am — 12:00 pm (Closed daily from 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm for Lunch)

PASTOR: Fr. Mario Romero SACRAMENTAL MINISTER: Fr. Ed Degeyter DEACON: Deacon Stephen VanCleve BOOKKEEPER: Linda L. Viator SECRETARY: Polly Camacho DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Brenda Romero – 365-3759 YOUTH DIRECTOR: Gabrielle Reed – 367-9217 PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 pm — 3:45 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses ROSARY: Wednesday: 8:25 am (Pro-Life) Thursday: 5:00 pm

REFLECTIONS – Second Sunday of Advent - Reflect on the blessings you have received - fortuitous events, special people, your talents and abilities. Think about “ordinary” things like a beautiful day, not running into traffic jams, finding a good parking place and so on. Do you ever stop and think about all the blessings that come to you everyday? They are God’s little love notes to you. Consider how the Spirit has been nurturing and guiding you. Give thanks for all you have received and pray for the grace to trust the Spirit.

“He who began the good work in you will carry it through to completion.” - Philippians 1:6 Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

The Church encourages all Catholics to cele-brate the Sacrament of Reconciliation each Advent. In addition to our normal Saturday afternoon confession time, our parish and all the Catholic parishes of the Diocese will be open on Advent Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. Please take advantage of this opportunity to make a good Advent confession. “The Light is On For You” on Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th & 16th. Please also reach out to the Catholics you know that have been away from the regular practice of our faith and invite them to seize this chance to begin again.

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Tuesday December 8th. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass is Monday, December 7th at 5:30pm with Masses on Tues-day at 6:30am and 5:30pm.

… a tradition of excellence in grates 4-12. Open-registration for the 2016-2017 School Year will begin December 7, 2015. Students and parents are invited to join our CHS family for visits or touring opportunities at any time. Please call to schedule an appointment. For more information please contact the Admissions Office at 337.256.5383 or email: admissions@chspanthers.com. Catholic High School... where your child will receive the gift of a Catholic education at an institution which possesses a rich history of academic excellence and Christ-centered values.

Donations for Christmas flowers and decorations can now be made by calling the office. 364-8360 Deadline: December 14th

OUR LADY’S ALTAR SOCIETY - November 2015 Cake Sale & Raffle Winners:

1 $100 Super 1 Gift Card - Joy Viator 2 $100 Visa Debit Card - John LaRive 3 Wooden Cross - Loretta Landry 4 Fleur de Lis Cross - Barbara Breaux 5 Christmas Ornament Basket - Gloria Broussard 6 Give Thanks Dish Basket - Nicole Bertrand 7 Fruit Basket - Bob Aitken 8 4-Needlepoint Christmas Stock. - Alexis Dartez 9 Wooden Cross w/Brass - Dickie Broussard 10 Rosary Tape - Sylvia Hopes 11 Nativity Stone Plaque - Barbara Breaux 12 Tea Light Lamp - Regan Landry 13 Pan Set w/Pecans - Vicki Murdock 14 Cutting Board w/Knife Set - Clodora Rhodes 15 Glass Bowl Set - Sylvia Hopes 16 St. Jude Statue - Carmen Merryman 17 Jesus Statue - Wayne Duhon 18 Smart Play Pad - Julie Kilgore 19 Talking Train - Vicki Murdock We wanted to thank everyone who contributed in any way to make our “Sweet” Sale and Raffle such a great success!! The totals collected: “Sweet” Sale was $1,395.00 and Raffle was $414.00!!

Thank You!!!!

Live Nativity Re-enactment Presented by the Iberia Parish

4th Degree Knights of Columbus Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church Grounds Monday, December 21st & Tuesday, December 22nd

6:30pm - 7:30pm For more information contact:

John Manes - 247-0290 Jerry LaSalle - 967-1136 Wayne Duhon - 339-1602

Monday, December 7, 2015 5:30pm Samuel Delcambre Tuesday, December 8, 2015-Immaculate Conception 6:30am Mitchel & Marie Babineaux 5:30pm Stella Barnette Wednesday, December 9, 2015 9:00am Robert Belaire, Sr., Dr. Roy Landry Cameron Viator (bd)(liv), Patti Gagnard Thursday, December 10, 2015 5:30pm M/M Clay Walker, Leslie Romero Miles David Viator (bd)(liv) Friday, December 11, 2015 6:30am In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph, Emile Perret, Alan Perret Saturday, December 12, 2015 4:00pm Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, John Ramirez Joseph Viator, Sterling Guyote Andrew Dupuis, Jeanne Judice Antoine & Marie Judice, Pam Thorton Felicie Miller Sunday, December 13, 2015 7:00am Parishioners. Ishmael Halphen, Jr. Marlene T. Broussard, Judy Badeaux Amelia Segura Selph, Loretta Trahan 9:00am Msgr. H.J. Barsen, Marilyn Landry Agapito A. Castro, Mark Chaudoir Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Walter Duplantis Betty Horton, Brittney Dugas Renella Bernard, Patricia d. Broussard 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Patti Gagnard Jeanette G. Richard, Bobby Boudreaux Ransonet & Dressel Fly, Donna M. Lanza Wesley & Hazel Pattillo & Fly

The bulletin is printed out of state, therefore all Mass in-tentions and Church announcements must be submitted to the rectory office at least two weeks prior to the date that the Mass will be offered for the intention(s). Due to up-coming holiday scheduling, the bulletin will have early deadlines. Thank you for your understanding.

2016 Mass Intentions: The Mass Intention Book for the 2016 year is now open for parishioners to schedule Mass. Please al-low 10 business days if possible, before the request-ed Mass. Come by the church office to schedule Masses. Call the church office with any questions, 364-8360.

FLOWERS: No Flowers in Advent SANCTUARY LIGHT: Courtney Bourque Guidry

ANNULMENTS: WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW TO GO ABOUT IT

Please join us for a workshop on "Annulments: What They Are and How To Go About It" on Thursday, January 14, 2016, from 6:30-8:30 pm. at St. Edmond Catholic Church (Family Center), 4131 West Congress Street, Lafayette. Presented by Very Rev. Msgr. Robie Robichaux, JCL, VJ, Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Lafa-yette. This workshop will explain what the Church means by a Declaration of Nullity and how to petition for one. All are welcome to at-tend. For information, please contact Mary Bergeron (337-654-8682 or Mbergeron@diolaf.org).

Support elderly religious. A par ishioner wr ites, “As a Catholic school student from grades k - 12, I was formed to be the person I am by many religious brothers and sis-ters, and I am forever grateful.” Show your appreciation for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious or-der priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to next week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious.

FORGIVENESS God forgives like a mother who kisses the offense into everlasting forgiveness.

—Henry Ward Beecher

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Second Sunday of Advent

December 6, 2015

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing In what ways will you use your voice

to prepare the way of the Lord?

Reading I: Baruch 5:1-9 • God will show all the earth the splendor of Jerusalem. Reading II: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 • He who has begun a great work in you will continue to strengthen you. Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 • The preaching of John the Baptist.

Theme: “We are getting ready to welcome Christ into our hearts.”

CHILDREN: What things do you do to get ready for a big event or celebration? YOUTH: How do you share the Good News of Jesus with others? ADULT: Name one thing you can do to help “prepare the way of the Lord?”

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS December 7 - 13, 2015

Dec. 7th Rev. Stanley Jawa, SVD Dec. 8th Rev. Richard Kalinowski, SVD Dec. 9th Rev. Steven Kimmons, SJ Dec. 10th Rev. Rodney Kissinger, SJ Dec. 11th Rev. Donavan Labbe Dec. 12th Rev. Keith LaBove Dec. 13th Rev. Paul LaFleur

The names on our prayer list will stay on for 90 days. If you want to add or delete a name, please call the office @ 364-8360: Harold Babineaux, Cynthia Inby Babineaux, Lou Babin, Carmen Merryman, Emily Lancon, Lori Aguillard, James Frank, Ronnie Buford, Stephanie Comeaux, Tina Bourque, Grace O’Brien, Markel Gregoire, Acey Fruge, Terri Milton, Orrin Milton, Katie Milton, Clark Romero, Dirk Flowers, Robert Charpentier, Jr., Wendell Lancon, Beatrice B. Courville, Diana Stansbury, Harry Courville, Donald Bayard, Gerald Bayard, Addy H. Simoneaud, May H. Bergeron, Lester Bergeron, Ray Hulin, Janice Wilson, Ellis Melancon, Michael Melancon, Catherine Darcey, Landon C. Jolivette, Dylan Robichaux, Ross Granger, Wanda Trahan, Linda Boutte, Marla Walet, Nancy LeBlanc, Rita Lou Norris, Karen Trim, Lydia Nowell, Addison Thompson, Natalie Faucheaux, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Ray Conrad, Sr., Ray Conrad, Jr., Raven Conrad, Gordy Bourque, Edna Collette, Linda & Kevin Marsier, Dorothy & Ted Guillory, Ken Viator, Glen Jenkins, Heath Michael Boutte, John LaRive, Sue Hartwell, Caély Delahoussaye Romero, Brandon Maturin, George & Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Nicole Viator Ortego, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Winclise Bourque, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Dylan Ortego, Robin L. Viator, Janell Broussard, Clifton E. Babin, Judy Boudeloche, Liz Lancon, Brent Buteaux, Sheena Romero, Debbie Harry, Earline Navarre, Adalynn Rose Darby, Jacelynn Dore, May McDonald, Preston McDonald, Kolton Michael Romero, Irene Hebert Please also pray for those individuals who, although they are in need of your prayers, have requested that their names not be publicized for privacy reasons.

Come Home for Christmas As Advent approaches, we celebrate the coming of Jesus. During this particular season of the Litur-gical Year, we are reminded of our family and friends who have drifted away from the church. Once again, the Diocese of Lafayette will be sponsoring their annual “Come Home for Christmas Campaign.” We want our brothers and sisters to re-turn home to be with their spiritual family. Every active Catholic is encouraged to invite someone to accompany them to Mass on Christmas Day. Offer to pick them up and bring them with you. Please pray for the success of this outreach. We also encourage you to participate in your parish program by submitting to the Church Office the name of a special friend or family member that you would like to invite to Come Home for Christ-mas. Please submit the names and address by De-cember 15th. Forms are provided at all the entrances of the church and may be placed in the collection basket when completed.

A BUSY MOTHER Only after the Last Judgment will Mary get any rest; from now until then, she is much too busy with her children.

—St. John Vianney

MASS SERVERS December 7-13, 2015

DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Monday 12/7/15

5:30pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

Madeline Domingues

Willie Elmer Curt & Patty Fontenot

Desi Cormier

Tuesday 12/8/15

6:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Ruth Bernard

Thelma Hulin, Brenda Oubre Mike Degeyter

Sacristan

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Pete Aucoin

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Lionel & Doris Louviere

Hunter Monté

Wednesday 12/9/15

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Ginger Comeaux

Agnes Castro Brenda Romero

Sacristan

Thursday 12/10/15

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Charles Lanza

Roland Boudreaux Corliss Ramirez

Sacristan

Friday 12/11/15

6:30am Fr. Mario Romero

Mary LeBlanc

Brenda Oubre, Mike Degeyter Jacob LeBlanc

Saturday 12/12/15

4:00pm Fr. Mario Romero

Claudia Geoffroy

Ross & Cindy Landry Corliss Ramirez

Giac Pham Carmen Gonsoulin

Sunday 12/13/15

7:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Janis Dugas

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Lupe & Polly Camacho

Maddie Duplantis Mack Lovell, II

9:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Margo LeBlanc

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Andreé Schlicher, Kathy Indest

Judith Schlicher Jessica Indest

10:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Roland Boudreaux

Deacon John & Linda Sarkies Wes & Vicki Pattillo Pat & Lisa Dooley Charles Lanza

Reese Provost Hunter Monté

CURRENT EVENTS Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2015 God has commanded that every lofty mountain be made low.

— Baruch 5:7

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent Monday: St. Ambrose; Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Tuesday: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Juan Diego Friday: St. Damasus I Saturday: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Monday, December 7, 2015 Vigil Mass for Immaculate Conception - 5:30pm CCD - 9th, 10th & 11th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Immaculate Conception - Masses at 6:30am & 5:30pm CCD - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall R.C.I.A. Class - 6:30pm - Church Office Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am CCD - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades - 5:30pm - Barsen Hall “Light is On For You” Reconciliation 6:30-8pm No K.C. or K.C. Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Christmas Social will be December 15 Thursday, December 10, 2015 Nativity Diner I Crew Baptismal Seminar - 6:30pm - Church Office Pastoral Council Christmas Social Friday, December 11, 2015 Eucharistic Adoration - 6pm - Church Youth Christmas Party - Following Adoration - Parish Hall Saturday, December 12, 2015 Baptisms - 11am - Church 10th Grade CCD to assist with 4pm Mass Sunday, December 13, 2015 2nd Collection - Fund for Retired Religious Knights of Columbus & KC Ladies Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast after 7am Mass - Parish Hall Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall

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