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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 14, 2018 - Volume 10, Issue 3 Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you. 1 Corinthians 6:19a Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Diocese of Baton Rouge Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, February 24, 2018 for an evening of fun, excitement, good food and the opportunity to walk away with the grand prize of $10,000. Our annual Festival of Two Rivers Auction, Taste Fair and $10,000 Raffle is back! Restaurateurs from the Central and surrounding areas will provide you with samplings of their signature dishes. Live and silent auction items are available and awarded to the highest bidder. The $10,000 drawing will be the highlight of our evening, and you could be the lucky individual to walk away with the grand prize. Some of our auction items include gift baskets, a fishing excursion, LSU Baseball Tickets, a fire pit, tickets to a Theatre Baton Rouge Performance, golfing at Copper Mill and Carter Plantation, a 4-day Orange Beach Vacation, a gun, and a variety of items donated from respective St. Alphonsus students/classrooms. For your convenience, tickets will be on sale in the Gathering Space on: January 20-21, February 10-11, February 17-18. You may also call the church office at 261.4650 or the school office at 261.5299 for ticket information. If you are able to donate an item for the auction event or know of a business that is interested in doing so, please contact Dania Kroll at [email protected] 2018 ST. ALPHONSUS AUCTION AND TASTE FAIR Saturday Night Roundup!
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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 14, 2018 - Volume 10, Issue 3 Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you. 1 Corinthians 6:19a
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Diocese of Baton Rouge
Mark your calendars and plan to join us on
Saturday, February 24, 2018 for an evening of fun, excitement, good food and the opportunity to walk away with
the grand prize of $10,000. Our annual Festival of Two Rivers Auction, Taste Fair and $10,000 Raffle is back!
Restaurateurs from the Central and surrounding areas will provide you with samplings of their signature dishes. Live and silent auction items are available and awarded to the highest bidder. The $10,000 drawing will be the highlight of our evening, and you
could be the lucky individual to walk away with the grand prize.
Some of our auction items include gift baskets, a fishing excursion, LSU Baseball Tickets, a fire pit, tickets to a Theatre Baton Rouge Performance, golfing at Copper Mill and Carter Plantation, a 4-day Orange Beach Vacation, a gun, and a variety of
items donated from respective St. Alphonsus students/classrooms.
For your convenience, tickets will be on sale in the Gathering Space on: January 20-21, February 10-11, February 17-18.
You may also call the church office at 261.4650 or the school office at 261.5299 for ticket information.
If you are able to donate an item for the auction event or know of a business that is interested in doing so, please contact Dania Kroll at [email protected]
2018 ST. ALPHONSUS AUCTION AND TASTE FAIR
Saturday Night Roundup!
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Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am,10:00 am & 12:00 pm Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Formation Office Hours Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Daily Masses/Communion Services Monday thru Friday 8:30 am Novena on Tuesday 8:30 am Holy Day Masses As Announced Reconciliation Tuesday 8:00 am (during Lent) Saturday 3:00 pm and by appointment Prayer Line 261.5145….Mary Frederick 261.8854….Adam Landry Baptism Contact Robin Debetaz at the Parish Office in the early months of pregnancy for dates and preparation requirements. Marriage Contact the Parish Office six months to one year prior to projected wedding date for information concerning preparation programs. Funerals Contact Robin Debetaz at the Parish Office for arrangement information. Christian Initiation of Adults If interested in becoming a Catholic and want more information on the process call the Formation Office, 261.4644. J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) During the school year for ages 3, 4 and 5 at 10:00 am Mass Children’s Liturgy of the Word During the school year at the 10:00 am Mass. For children kindergarten through 2nd grade. St. Alphonsus School School Office 225.261.5299 School Cafeteria 225.261.4157 Website: www.stalphonsusbr.org
Mission Statement We are a faith-filled community who,
through prayerful discernment, call forth the gifts of the Spirit given to each individual,
that Christ may be known in our community and in our world.
Monday.. 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM James Bible Study - St. Francis (C) Tuesday.. 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Corinthians Bible Study - St. Gerard 10:30 AM School Finance Board - Conference Rm 4:00 PM Galatians Bible Study - Blessed Seelos 6:00 PM Year 1 Confirmation Mentors - St. Francis (A/B) 6:30 PM Grief Support - St. Clare 6:30 PM Men's Bible Study - Choir Room 6:30 PM Ephesians Bible Study - Classroom 114 7:00 PM Pastoral Council - St. Gerard 7:00 PM High School Youth - LIghthouse Wednesday..8:30 AM Communion Service 9:00 AM Bible/Sacraments Study - St. Francis (C) 11:00 AM Prophets Bible Study - Choir Room 11:00 AM Matthew Bible Study - St. Gerard 5:45 PM Bell Choir - Choir Room 6:00 PM Timeline Bible Study - St. Gerard 6:00 PM Young Adult Ministry - Church 6:30 PM That Man Is You - Cafeteria 6:30 PM Cub Scout Pack - St. Francis 7:00 PM Financial Peace - Classroom 114 7:00 PM Chancel Choir - Choir Room 7:00 PM Youth Board - Blessed Seelos Thursday.. 8:30 AM Mass 6:30 PM RCIA - Choir Room 7:00 PM Corpus Christi Prayer Group - St. Joseph 7:00 PM 7th Grade Youth - Lighthouse 7:00 PM First Reconciliation - Church Friday.. 8:30 AM School Mass Saturday.. 9:00 AM Health Fair - St. Francis 4:00 PM Mass Sunday.. 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM Mass 10:00 AM J.A.M. - PreK 3 Classroom 10:00 AM Children's Liturgy - St. Francis (A/B) 4:30 PM Mathew Bible Study - Blessed Seelos 5:30 PM Faith Formation Learning Group - Church
Parish Calendar of Events January 15 - 21, 2018
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Pastor Rev. Michael J. Moroney [email protected]
Executive Director JoAnn Stein [email protected]
Permanent Deacon Robert Kusch [email protected]
Permanent Deacon Ronnie Hebert [email protected]
Permanent Deacon George Hooper [email protected]
Director of Formation Olga Johnson [email protected]
Youth Minister Lynette Shaffett [email protected]
Finance Manager Melissa LeSage [email protected]
Parish Nurse Stephanie Gaudin [email protected]
Parish Secretary Missy Savoy [email protected]
Formation Secretary Cindi Schlatre [email protected]
DRE Assistant Kaitlyn Johnson [email protected]
Receptionist Robin Debetaz [email protected]
Maintenance Ronnie Deaton Mark Mitchell
Custodian Michelle Morgan
School Principal Dr. Cynthia Ryals [email protected]
Contact Information
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church 14040 Greenwell Springs Road
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739.3302 Office Phone—225.261.4650
Fax—225.261.5650 Formation Office—225.261.4644
Website: www.alphonsus.org
Pastoral Council Chair John Fabre Trustee Linda Housewright Trustee Darryl Serio
Donna Blanchard Ashley Boyle Joe Bossier Lisa Deaton
Tessa Dempre Matthew Englade
Bobby Harris Debbie Sartwell
Rev. Michael J. Moroney
St. Alphonsus School New Student Open House
St. Alphonsus School will be hosting a New Student Open House on Sunday, January 28th. The Open House will begin in the cafeteria at 1:00 PM, and tours will continue until 3:00 PM. We invite all interested families to come visit and see what St. Alphonsus School has to offer. Please spread the word to anyone that may be interested in joining our St. Alphonsus school family. Interested families may also call the school office at 261.5299.
Formation
Year 3 Confirmation Candidates
The Confirmation Retreat for Year 3 will be Saturday and Sunday, January 20-21. This is a mandatory retreat for all Year 3 Candidates. Candidates should receive a packet in the mail with details about this retreat. Contact the Faith Formation Office, 261.4644 if you did not receive this information.
Ash Wednesday Retreat
A Day of Prayer and Reflection Wednesday, February 14 9:30am- 4:00pm
Guest speaker, Mrs. Staci Gulino, will speak about “Woundedness & Healing through Faith, Reason, & Mercy.” Our afternoon speaker, Olivia Gulino, will speak about, “I was the prodigal son’s brother.” The day will be filled with hope, beautiful music and prayer to lift up our minds and hearts to the Lord as we begin our Lenten journey.
Join us at 8:30 Mass followed by the distribution of ashes. Coffee and packet pick up immediately after Mass. A light lunch will be included and pre-registration is required by February 7th. Retreat fee is $35.00, checks made to Coffee Break can be dropped off at the church office. Any questions, please call Marianne at 225.933.0270 or email [email protected]. Name____________________________________________________
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First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation will take place on Thursday, January 18, 7:00 PM, in the church.
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Formation Cristo Rey High School
Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School is a Catholic learning community that educates young men and women to become people of faith, purpose and service. A rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with an innovative Corporate Work Study Program, prepares students for success in college and life.
Every Cristo Rey student takes a full course load of college preparatory coursework for four years, while also working five days each month in a Corporate Work Study Program to fund the majority of their tuition.
Cristo Rey Baton Rouge is currently accepting applications for hard-working, motivated 9th and 10th grade students for the 2018-2019 school year. To apply, or to discover ways you can support our school, visit www.cristoreybr.org or call (225) 615.7479.
**Save the Date for our Open House on January 30th as we move back to our home site in north Baton Rouge at 4000 St. Gerard Avenue. **
Community Life
Pray for our Expectant Families
Pray for expectant families who are members of the parish and have been entrusted with a new life to nurture and love.
Chris and Bryce Fontenot, Dustin and Brittany Phillips, Chase and Cheryl Ranlett, Tim and Sarah Love, Pete and Marlana Firmin, Matthew and Angela Englade, Benjamin and Katie Foret, Brynn and Chase Martinez, Chase and Lacie Viola
If you are an expectant family, let us know so that your parish family can pray for you and your baby. Please contact the Parish Office, 261-4650, to arrange for your names to be listed in our bulletin.
Rev. Charles Landry celebrates 35 years of Priestly Service
St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church invites you to join in celebrating Fr. Charles Landry's thirty-five years as a priest. The Eucharistic liturgy will be at 10:15 AM on Sunday, February 4 at St .Gabriel Church (3625 Highway 75 in St. Gabriel, Louisiana). Dinner will follow in the Parish Activity Center.
Welcome To Our New Parishioners
Johnnie, Pamela, & Jon Briant Rosette Braxton & Kaylea Cucullu
Lynn Kuber
Pray for the Sick
Please note: Names are removed after eight weeks. Call the office to put name back on the list.
Earline Brown, Ronnie Collette, Jane Mizell, Marlene LeBlanc, Catherine Willis, Edna Ellis, Lynette Shaffett, Tiffany Penton, Barbara Dearie, Larry Bueche, Ashley Smith, Charlie Crawford, Larry Crawford, Arlene Picard, Monica Hudson, Hope Broadus, John Robers, Ashley Usie, EJ and Caroline Graffeo, Kenny Acord, Mary Beth Browning, Fisk Morris, Jean Firmin, Lisa Graffeo, Mollea Hood, Ashlea Hood, Michael Morales, Ray Amond, Shawn Kean, Dana Rogers, Gloria “Jinkie” Phillips, Theresa Ognibene, Adrian Kaiser, John Larkin, Savannah McNair, Briggs Elliser, Anita Bueche, Anna Kirby, Jamie Samson, Doug Langlois, William Hanegan, Annaleigh Fontenot, Gayle McGrew, Mildred Faul, Charlie Firmin, Kathy Madere, Paden Mouton, Krystal Feltman, Dot Bourgeois, Melanie Way, Sandy Dares, Ashlynn Ferguson, Barbara Simoneaux, Millie Strickland, Ouida Davis, Barbara W. Flake, Douglas Cooper, Allan Eddy, Sally Stears, John Nicosia, Holly Hart, Anthony Collette, Jeff Ferguson, Ian Davis, Anthony Rodriquez, Liam Thistlewaite, Al Felps, Nina Creel, Nancy Hill, Sonya Hunt, Billy Stears, Luke Allen, GiGi Chenevert, Dr. Stephen Speeg, Cheryl Watson, Betty Bellelo, Jack James Datz Jr., Roy Lefleur, Blanche Hoover, Pat Matthews, J.K. Malone, Joy Lonibos, Phyllis Lasserre, Sharon Loeb, Margaret Smith, Laurence LeSage, Jaycee Richard, Gary Saucier, Darrell Firmin, Alexander Landry, Suzanne Dupuy, Patsy Sagona, Courtney Brock, Bowen Christopher Yoho, Bennett Joseph Yoho, Marjorie Smith, Babette Vlahos, P.H. Zito
Health Fair is Coming
Mark your calendars for our Health Fair, which will resume after a long hiatus. This year's theme is "Happy, Healthy New Year." It will be held on January 20th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the St. Francis Room. There is a great need for assistance to make this a special event. People are needed to help with setup, cleanup, registration, door prize procurement, and refreshments. Those parishioners with clinical skills are needed for different areas. Door prizes are also needed. If you would like to donate a door prize or wish to help, please contact Stephanie Gaudin at the parish office or email [email protected].
Outreach
Rest In Peace
Marlene Wiley Buhler - Wife of Larry Buhler.
Betty Jean Watkins
Lee Daniel Madere - Husband of Kathy Madere.
Mary Vince - Mother of Mike Vince. Prime Timers Trip to Palace Casino
Trip to the Palace Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi will be on Thursday, February 8. Bus departs St. Alphonsus at 7:00am and returns at approximately 5:30pm. Cost is $15.00 per person which includes motor bus transportation and $15.00 free play at the casino. This is a smoke free casino. Buffet cost is $13.00 and is not included in the trip cost. Sign up in the parish office. Deadline to sign up is January 17.
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Serving Our Country
If you have a family member serving in the military overseas please call the parish office, 261-4650, and let us know the name, rank and branch of military.
ARMY: … Captain Chad A. Alford, Warrant Officer Jody K. Hunt, Captain Brian C. Greco, Specialist Sam Lockwood, Sgt. Richard Dupuy, Specialist E-4 Charles N. Garner, Specialist Ryan Smith
LA NATIONAL GUARD: … Spec4 Terrell Vidrine, Scott Armand
AIR FORCE: … Airman First Class James Barbier, Sr. Airman E-4 Travis Wilson
NAVY: … Lt. Col. Glenn P. Lumpkin, Jr., Chad Domm, AD3 Tyler Comeaux
U.S. MARINE CORPS: … Captain Blaine Ballard
Readings for the Week
Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
Worship
Flowers in the church this weekend are in memory of
Rhonda Wyckoff by
Keith and Sons
Weddings
Married at St. Alphonsus during December, 2017. . .
15th.. Sarah Marie Witt and Sean Michael Guidry
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