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Rev. William Schambough ................................... Pastor

Deacon Keith Duhon …………………………..Deacon

Chenell Privat ……………...…..Secretary to the Pastor

Sandra Smith ……………………………....Bookkeeper

Eva Green ……Coordinator of 1st-11th Grade Religion

Celeste Fortier………….Safe Environment Coordinator

John Buroker …………..……………….Choir Director

P.O. Box 299 Milton, LA 70558-0299

RECTORY: 337-856-5997 • FAX: 337-856-5955

LIFE CENTER: 337-856-0800

WEBSITE: http://www.stjo-milton.org

OFFICE HOURS:

Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM–12 noon & 1–4 PM; Fri: Office Closed

Offices located at 208 E. Edith • Lafayette, LA 70508

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Saturday: .........................................................4:00 p.m.

Sunday: …………..8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 5:00 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday:…. 6:30 a.m.

Thursday: ........................................................6:00 p.m.

Holy Days: ................................. 6:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 16, 2020 - SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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We extend a warm welcome to the

individuals and families who are

celebrating with us today. We invite

you to become registered with our

Parish Family by completing our

Parish Census Form, and returning

it to the office on 208 E. Edith.

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minutes before daily Mass and by appointment, (please

call the office).

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parents held in the evenings. (See bulletin for time and

place.) Parents are encouraged to attend during

pregnancy, to avoid undue delays.

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case of an emergency please call the parish office.

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contact the pastor or deacon at least six months before.

Pam Begnaud

Bob Cole

Dan Guidry

Steve LeMaire

Trista Littell

Troy Boudreaux

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Robert Landry

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St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church February 16, 2020

Our Gift Back to God

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Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,321.25

Mailed/Dropped in Office . . . . . . . . . . . + 935.00

Total February 9th $14,256.25

Weekly Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00

Plus/Minus Our Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $+2,256.25

Thank You!

This Week’s Second Collection

Bishop’s Services Appeal

Next Week’s Second Collection

Local Seminarian Support

Stewardship involves more than just the gift we bring to

the altar. Today’s readings say clearly that it is fidelity

to God’s law that makes our offering acceptable.

Mass Intention

Weekend of February 15th & 16th, 2020

Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for the intentions listed,

Sun. 10:30 a.m. for our parish (Pro Populo)

Francis & Lou Hebert (Wedding Anniv.), Preston Venable, Wilda & Louis

Theo Bares, Jacob Theriot, Michael Forrest Warren, Jr., Becky Landry,

Evelyn B. Landry, Douglas & Lula Lantier Duhon, Sr. (His Birthday), Jodie

Crouch, Ryan Viator, Jeffrey Neil Ray, Zachary Esters, Willis & Geri

Morvant, Preston & Anna Mae Hebert & Family, Charles E. Stickney,

Zachary Hebert, Roland Broussard (Anniv.)

Weekday Masses

Monday 17 Harry Baudoin (Birthday)

Tuesday 18 First Responders and Those Serving in our

Armed Forces

Wednesday 19 St. Joseph Community

Thursday 20 Sick of the Parish

Friday 21 Vocations to the Priesthood

Sanctuary Candle

Previous Priests

Please Pray For The Sick

Norval Knapp Brennen Albert

Susan Vincent Gunner Breaux Wilmer Landry

Joyce Comeaux James Benoit Diane Johnson

Dolores Benoit Kathryn Trahan Bobby Trahan

Charlie Harrington Kim Vincent Hunter Henry

Betty Thibodeaux Rudolph Fabre Luby Landry

Lilly Mae Romero Enola G. Bernard Bernice Breaux

Mary Belle Broussard Mary Trahan Sara LaCroix

Virginia Lynn Burroughs Gail Anslem

Guy McKeon III Jeanette Gallet

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

People are not property. We cannot exchange them at

will or simply use them for our own designs and

purposes. What does the word “commitment” mean

to you? We can begin to understand its meaning by

looking at some synonyms: dedication, devotion,

allegiance, loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, and bond.

Commitment is primarily about relationship, and

Jesus is all about relationships. How our lives affect

others, how we treat our brothers and sisters, how we

resolve conflict, and how we view the vows of

marriage. Jesus’ teachings on obeying the

commandments, murder, reconciliation, marriage,

divorce, and adultery all stem from the sacredness of

commitment. All of this has a God connection.

We can easily see one another as interchangeable

and dispensable. We treat so much of our lives this

way. What works today may not be what I want

tomorrow. We search and search for the right thing

only to find our hearts still restless in the end. Is real

happiness achievable this side of the grave?

Sometimes we expect too much out of others and

want our relationships to fill a hole that we must

figure out how to fill ourselves. Any seasoned

married couple will tell you that their love for one

another changes as time passes. Even though the

understanding of romance changes as life changes,

the dedication, devotion, allegiance, loyalty,

faithfulness, and fidelity all remain and even deepen.

Some relationships can be hurtful, and God does not

want us to live with abuse or pain. Also, how a

relationship develops is sometimes out of our

control, and we become the victim of someone else’s

decision. But we can’t be self-focused in our

relationships and see them exclusively as self-

fulfilling ends. We are companions on life’s journey

with varying depths of relationships being enjoyed

by all who are with us along the way. We have the

freedom to choose. God asks us to do so wisely, with

right judgment and thinking.

“Again you have heard that it was said to your

ancestors, ‘Do not take a false oath, but make good to

the Lord all that you vow.’ But I say to you, do not

swear at all. Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’

mean 'No.’ ” - Mt 5:33-34a, 37

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Events This Week

Mon. (17th): 3rd, 4th & 5th CCD

Tues. (18th): LAS Rosary Group

9:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon

(Church)

Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.

Wed. (19th): 1st & 2nd Grade CCD

Adoration 5:30-7:00 p.m

(Church)

Thurs. (20th): No Events Scheduled

Fri. (21st): Parish Office Closed

Sat. (22nd): No Events Scheduled

Sun. (23rd): No Events Scheduled

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 [2]/Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 [30a]/Mk 7:14-23

Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 [4a]/Mk 7:24-30

Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15 [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31-

37

Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22 [4a]/Mk 8:1-10

Next Sunday’s Readings

Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18

Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13

1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Matthew 5:38-48

Cross Catholic Outreach Priest

As a way to continue to celebrate

God’s mercy Farther Bernard

Olszewski of Cross Catholic

Outreach commissioned by Pope

Francis in Rome as a Missionary

of Mercy will be visiting our

parish this weekend, February

15th-16th. Father will speak at all

Masses on behalf of the poor in

developing countries. What a

blessed occasion to receive the

Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Word on Fire Digital We now

have a subscription to Word on

Fire digital media. This requires a

user name and password that you

can create by going to

https//:stjosephmilton.flocknote.c

om and follow instructions to

connect. Word on Fire digital

gives us instant access to catholic

films and study programs.

Published by Bishop Robert

Barron. Experience the beauty,

truth and goodness of the faith.

2020 Bishop’s Services Appeal

To be disciples of Jesus Christ

and good stewards of the gifts we

have been given, we should

acknowledge that by supporting

the 2020 Bishop’s Services

Appeal we return to the Lord

what has been received. It

represents our response to God’s

unfailing love for each of us. We

Carry the Light of Faith through

service, discipleship, and good

stewardship. Together we are

called to carry the promise of

Christ’s light as ministers in His

kingdom. Please prayerfully

consider making a sacrificial gift

of pledge to the Bishop’s Services

Appeal.

The Ladies Altar Society

Rosary Group will meet at

Church on Tuesday, February

18th at 9:30 a.m. Jeanne LaPointe

will serve as Hostess. All ladies

of the community are invited to

come and pray the rosary.

St. Joseph’s Choir needs your

help, and your voice! Please

consider becoming a part of our

music liturgy team by joining

your Choir. Rehearsals are on

Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00

p.m. No experience necessary.

Call John at 255-6983 (or drop by

the organ bench after mass) for

more information.

The Ash Wednesday Collection

Envelopes There are two

envelopes in February’s envelope

package for Catholic Charities of

Acadiana. Please use either

envelope. All monies will go to

Catholic Charities of Acadiana.

The Knights of Columbus will

have their next meeting on

Thursday, February 27th at 6:30

p.m. in the Life Center.

Adoration Join us at St. Joseph

Church on Wednesday evenings

from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

for Adoration.

The Next Baptism Seminar will

be held on Thursday, March

12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.

Parents are encouraged to attend

during pregnancy in order to

avoid any delays.

Listen to the Migrants’ Cries We

pray that the cries of our migrant

brothers and sisters, victims of

criminal trafficking may be heard

and considered. St. Joseph Knights

of Columbus of Milton #12163

St. Jo 5k Jog/Walk 2020 Our

annual one mile run/walk and 5K

Jog will be held on Saturday,

March 14th. Registration and

Sponsor Forms are on-line. Any

business or persons interested in

contributing items for door prizes

can drop these off at the Rectory

or if you would like to volunteer

to help with this event call the

Rectory at 856-5997. Come cheer

on Milton’s best! Walkers and

strollers are welcome to

participate. We will have a

pancake and sausage breakfast

following the race and door

prizes. The one mile run/walk

begins at 9:00 a.m. followed by

the 5K at 9:30 a.m.

“A priest is not a priest for

himself, he is a priest for you.” -

Cure’ of Ars

Please Pray for Our Priest:

Rev. Edward Degeyter

Rev. Michael Delcambre

Rev. Mark Derise

Rev. Msgr. Keith DeRouen

Rev. Ferdinand Derrera, SJ

Rev. Kenneth Domingue

Rev. Dustin Dought

Liturgical Ministers February 22nd & 23rd 2020

Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, & Servers

We ask all ministers to please be there 15 minutes before Mass. Sacristans, please be there

30 to 45 minutes before Mass. Please call for a replacement if unable to make your

scheduled time.

Saturday, February 22nd, 4:00 p.m.

Sacristan: Judy Touchet

Lectors: Wally Broussard, Shelly Broussard

Eucharistic Ministers: Dana Carter, Sylvia Broussard, Angelique Latiolais

Altar Servers: Graham Verret

Sunday, February 23rd, 8:00 a.m.

Sacristan: Doug & Sue Duhon

Lectors: Trish Marullo, Trista Littell

Eucharistic Ministers: Donna Pitre, Sue Duhon, Doug Duhon, Liz Lanier, Vance Lanier,

Liz Curnutt, Macy Toups

Altar Servers: Luke Blanchard, Parker Broussard

Sunday, February 23rd, 10:30 a.m.

Sacristan: Leslie Breaux

Lectors: C. J. Miller, Leslie Breaux

Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Keith Duhon, Jude Bares, Kim Sonnier, Lisa LeBlanc, Cindy

LeBlanc, Dina Segura, Joan Morvant

Altar Servers: Walker Bares, Graham Snodgrass

Sunday, February 23rd, 5:00 p.m.

Sacristan: Steve & Sharon Moore

Lectors: Steve Moore, Sharon Moore

Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Keith Duhon, Jerry Besson, Kristie Besson

Altar Servers: Cooper Poff, Noah Poff

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Camino Frances Pilgrimage May

4th-May 15th, 2020 El Camino de

Santiago is an ancient pilgrimage

with numerous routes that end in

the city of Santiago de Compostela

in northwest Spain where the

remains of Jesus’ Apostle, St.

James, rest within the ancient

city’s Cathedral. Please consider

joining Fr. Blessing and a

maximum group of 15 for this

walking pilgrimage across northern

Spain. Daily Mass and beautiful

scenery with historical and

significant Catholic destinations.

Please inquire and try to register as

soon as possible as we are in the

final stages of planning. Contact

Joni Babineaux at 781-5598 or

email jonibabineaux@gmail.com.

“FORMED” A revolutionary

online platform that provides

access to the best Catholic audio

talks, movies, ebooks, and video-

based studies. FORMED presents a

tremendous opportunity to help the

overwhelming majority of

Catholics change the way they

consume media and develop a

daily habit of faith formation and

prayer. Please visit our website

www.stjo-milton.formed.org and

click on REGISTER NOW button.

Word of Life “Prayer is the

foundation of all that we do in

defense of human life. Our

efforts—whether educational,

pastoral, or legislative—will be

less than fully fruitful if we do not

change hearts and if we do not

ourselves overcome our own

spiritual blindness. Only with

prayer—prayer that storms the

heavens for justice and mercy,

prayer that cleanses our hearts and

our souls—will the culture of death

that surrounds us today be replaced

with a culture of life.” For the

times we have disregarded God’s

commandments and violated the

sanctity of human life: May we

repent, receive the Lord’s mercy

and live according to His laws.

Please Pray for Seminarians

February

Rev. Kevin Bordelon, Director of

Seminarians

Rev. Patrick Broussard, Director of

Vocations

Seminary Faculty, Parents and

Benefactors of Seminarians

Calvin LeMaire

Seth Lemaire

Joseph Marcantel

Riley Maturin

Stephen Melancon

Chad Peltier

Connor Poirrier

Seth Ransonet

Matthew Romero

Michael Vidrine

Nicholas Ware

Cole Zaunbrecher

Pier Zeringue

Dylan Allen

Reed Bellingham

Alex Cormier

Myles Creek

Brent Didier

Gabe Dowden

Casey Dugas

John Dugas

Tre’ Fontenot

Andrew Furka

David Furka

Jace Gyles

Jonathan Harris

Acadiana Patios &

Construction

Red Bird Ministries Presents A

workshop for couples of child

loss (miscarriage, stillbirth,

infant). Couples are encouraged

to come together. Presenters will

be presenting as couples, and

sharing as couples. Small group,

same loss. It will be held at St.

Bernard Church, Breaux Bridge,

on March 14th from 8:30 a.m. to

6:00 p.m. Registration is $75.00

per couple and includes lunch

and materials. Online registration

can be found on our website at

www.redbird.ove/workshops.

Childcare available at $10/child.

Lunch not provided for children.

Thought of the Week A

beautiful life does not just

happen. It is built daily with

prayer, humility, sacrifice,

forgiveness and love.