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PARISH STAFF P Rev. Fr. Christopher Chike Amadi, S.S.J. P A A Mrs. Martha S. Creecy (985) 536-2613 ****************************************** P P C Mrs. Charlotte Hooker (504) 559-4573 P F C Mr. Edward Phillips (985) 536-2613 D R E Mrs. Myrtle Lucas (985) 536-2028 D Y M (CYO) Mrs. Tracy Watson (504) 296-7852 E M H C Mrs. Vanessa Noble (504) 220-7674 P W Mrs. Precious A. Joseph (985) 536-3115

RCIA CLASSES Any adult interested in joining the Catholic Faith or knowing more about the Catholic Religion should contact the parish Office to sign up for RCIA faith classes. ******************************************Announcements for the bulletin can be brought to the parish office, faxed or sent via email to olgchurch@arch-no.org The deadline to submit announcements to be placed in the bulletin is on Mondays by 12 noon.

MASS SCHEDULE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE

BAPTIST JUNE 24, 2018

VIGIL MASSES

Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday NO MASS Tuesday 6:00 PM Wednesday 5:00 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 PM Sick of the Parish Thursday 8:30 AM Special Intentions Friday 8:30 AM Parish Mass Saturday 8:00 AM (1ST SATURDAY ONLY)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Begins 1 Hour before each Mass and ends 15 minutes before Mass or by appointment anytime.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents and god-parents preparation is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Baptism will take place on the 4th Sunday of each month. Baptismal registration takes place ONLY at the Parish Office prior to baptism preparation class.

MARRIAGES Please notify the Priest at least six to eight months prior to planning the wedding.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please call the rectory if someone is sick or hospitalized.

FUNERALS Please call the rectory before making arrangements with the Funeral Director.

780 Hwy. 44 • P.O. Box 464 Reserve, Louisiana 70084

Rectory: 985-536-2613

Fax: 985-536-1819 Email: olgchurch@arch-no.org

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Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our purpose, at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, is to provide a place of spiritual worship and growth for our members, our children, and all visitors. We wish to instill a spirit of prayer, integrity and generosity in each other, with a special concern for the poor, sick, elderly, disabled, the unborn and the weak. We especially encourage our parish members and organizat ions in their practice of the spiritual and corporal works of mercy with the poor and infirmed.

NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST JUNE 24, 2018

Agnes Hall, Joshua J. Morgan, Joseph Dupas, Olga Leblanc, Alethea Bardell, Kenisha Anderson, Leroy Houston, Joann Gray, Victoria Dominique, Paul Vampran, Michael Lipps, Ernest Morgan Jr., Catherine Twine Simon, Craig Watson, Michelle Marcadel, Cornel Jones, Montrelle Dennis, Romond Taylor, Devon Walker, Rosalee Sylvas, Donald Lipps, Donna C. Jackson, Sandra Simoneaux, Elizabeth Hebert, Sr. John Mary Jackson, Tierney Smith, Torriel Charde Smith, Karen Duhe-Wilson, James Jackson, Travis Thomas, Ceola Gerard, Gary Sylve, Arthur D. Parquet, Felton Parquet, Lorita Savoie, Shelia P. Melancon, Gloria Ferrygood, Chandra Johnson, Lindsay Marts, Dianne Sylve Lewis, John Sylve, Sr., Sharon Parquet, Jeniffer Sylve Banks, Hilton Farlough, Monique Joseph, Theresa Fleming, Beverly Harris, Lois Gray, Susan Montufar, Wilhelmina Armour, Emile Rousseve, Amanda Cole, Johnny Bee Griffin, Thomas Parquet, Jr., Melvin Parquet, Tiana Roussell, Marjorie Schnyder Noble, Louise Joseph, Aaron Duhe, Lois Blanks

The birth of John is much like the birth of Jesus. Neither mother expected to be pregnant (Elizabeth was very old, Mary was not married.) Both were announced by an angel; both were given a name by the angel (Luke 1:13 and 1:31.) All who heard about the births were amazed (Luke 1:66 and 2:18.) It should be no surprise that the two mothers got together to discuss these things (Luke 1:39–56.) Most likely, talking about their experiences helped them to believe what the angel had said. You might say Elizabeth prepared Mary to be the mother of the Savior. And years later John would help people prepare to accept Jesus as their Savior.

Now the Church has always taught that saints are not just admired, they are to be imitated. So how do we imitate John? Probably not by living in the desert and eating locusts and wild honey. (I’ll take the honey, but hold the locusts.) Let’s look at a few of the things John is known for and how we can learn from them.

John lived in the desert to prepare for his ministry. How do we prepare to serve the Lord? Have you ever gone on a retreat, not just because it was required by your school or job, but because you wanted to take time to be with the Lord? Many retreat houses have weekend retreats for those who can’t take off work. The point of a retreat is not just to get away, but to learn how to pray or to deepen your prayer life.

As we learn to pray better, we get to know the Lord better. That brings us to the second way to imitate John: Lead others to Christ. We need to know the Lord to bring others to him. With the power of the Holy Spirit we received in the sacrament of Confirmation, we can give good examples of Christian love, share our faith, stand up for justice, and encourage others to grow in faith. Like John, we may also meet resistance, but we can be confident that the Lord will be with us always.

SCRIPTURE VERSE: “Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.”—Acts 13:25

WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READING (JUNE 24, 2018 TO JUNE 30, 2018)

Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6ab, 15ab, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40; Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8, 9; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:15-17

SATURDAY JUNE 23, 2018 4:00 PM Shirley Ann Johnson, Dardnella Clark, Mary Ann Parquet, Olivia Carter, Albert French, Special Intentions SUNDAY JUNE 24, 2018 8:00 AM Isadore & Eva Sylve 11:00 AM Our Lady of Grace Parishioners TUESDAY JUNE 26, 2018 6:00 PM Fr. Micae Nguyen Khac Tuan WEDNESDAY JUNE 27, 2018 5:00 PM HOLY HOUR 6:00 PM More Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life THURSDAY JUNE 28, 2018 8:30 AM Dianne Lewis, Bertran Lewis FRIDAY JUNE 29, 2018 8:30 AM Special Intentions

OUR LADY OF GRACE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH RESERVE, LA

SANCTUARY LIGHT IN THE CHURCH The Sanctuary Light will be lit for:

In Memory of Dardnella Clark Requested By: The Clark Family

From: June 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018

SANCTUARY LIGHT IN THE CHAPEL The Sanctuary Light will be lit for:

In Memory of Hilton Francois Requested By: Isabelle Smith

From: June 16, 2018 to June 30, 2018

JUNE 9, 2018 TO JUNE 10, 2018 REGULAR COLLECTION $4804.00 BUILDING FUND (2) $1025 .00 TOTAL $5829.00

JUNE 16, 2018 TO JUNE 17, 2018 REGULAR COLLECTION $5812.00 FATHER’S DAY $ 689.00 TOTAL $6501.00

BIBLE STUDY: Tuesday’s at 6:30 PM in the Fr. Joseph C. Rodney Parish Hall. All are invited and welcome to attend.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK Our Lady of Grace Church Parish continues to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute food to those in need. Food will be distributed from the Joseph C. Rodney Parish Hall on Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please see the flier on the bulletin board in the foyer of the church.

WILLWOOD 11TH ANNUAL DIOCESAN-WIDE SUPPER & SUBSTANCE

Attention all Married couples! You are invited to a fun & faith-filled date night celebrating & enriching marriages at the 11th Annual Diocesan-Wide Supper & Substance on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Mid-City Lanes Rock “N” Bowl located across the street from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. Come hear an inspiring presentation from special guest speaker couple Dr. Chris & Christine Baglow, listen to live music from the talented Peace of Cake Band and enjoy great food, drinks, bowling and a rockin’ good time! For tickets, sponsoring a lane or to learn more about the event, call Jason Angelette at 504-830-3716 or go to www.FaithandMarriage.org.

PRAYER FOR PROTECTION AGAINST STORMS AND HURRICANES

Our Father in Heaven through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, spare us during this Hurricane season from all harm. Protect us and our homes from all disasters of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

AN INVITATION TO ALL You are invited to come forward and lend your special talents to Our Lady of Grace Family. Please consider joining any of the service ministries available within the church family. Many of you can sing, have voices that can reach listening ears as you consider being a reader; can serve as a minister of hospitality, or as a member of any service area you are lead by the Holy Spirit to join. We welcome your participation. Please consider joining a ministry.

THANK YOU We thank in a special way The Knights and Ladies of St. Catherine Council and Court #73 for their help in making the 50th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination for Fr. Joseph C. Rodney, a success. The Knights and Ladies helped in preparation, serving, set-up and decoration of the gym. We also thank all parishioners who attended to support Fr. Rodney. May God continue to bless each and everyone for the use of your gifts and talents.

OFFICE CLOSURE The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of Independence Day. Please call the rectory at 985-536-2613 and leave a message if there is an emergency.

POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE

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