Pastoral Team: Rev. Gregory J. Daigle, Pastor Alfred J. Ricard, II, Deacon Andrea Young, Coordinator of Religious Education Donna Carville, R. C. I. A. Website: www.stjohnchurchplaq.org Email: stjohnchurchplaq@sj.brcoxmail.com facebook.com/pages/St John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Parish Office Staff: Medric Smith, Jr., Business Manager Marsha Dupont, Secretary Johnette Gourgues, Secretary Susan Landry, Secretary Gary Perrault, Maintenance

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am

Monday (Liturgy of the Word) 7:00 am Wed., Thurs., Fri. (Mass) 7:00 am First Tuesday of the Month 6:00 pm (Mass, Novena, Benediction and Anointing of the Sick) All other Tuesdays - Confessions 5:30 pm (Mass and Novena) 6:00 pm

Baptism: Please contact the Parish Office

Marriage: Please contact the pastor a minimum of six months before the wedding

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 pm

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September 18, 2016 — Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Two of today's readings make it quite clear that God is on the side of the poor. Amos describes in detail the exploitation of the poor and needy. The psalm repeats that God acts to benefit the poor and lowly. But Luke turns things upside down, telling a tale of a conflicted steward, about to be fired, who demonstrates his cleverness and is rewarded. Like the community to whom Paul writes in Timothy, these readings are personal, directed to believers, members of the Jewish and Christian communities, who struggle to deal with personal choices about how to conduct their lives. They offer an outline for how God wishes us to live in a world as complicated and as confusing as our own.

WHO IS FIRST? Amos preached during a time of prosperity, national strength, and power. He condemned all who made themselves powerful or rich at the expense of others, and made it clear that God is on the side of the poor. The psalm emphasizes this as well. In Timothy, Paul writes to a struggling community. He urges them to come together without anger or argument, knowing that Christ died for all of us. Luke's tale of the steward is also directed toward believers, but seems to go the opposite direction from the other readings. The steward is fired, probably for not getting as great a return on investments as his employer wanted. Knowing this, he gives himself some insurance by reducing what is owed to his employer. He may not be cheating his employer, as one might assume, but instead reducing his own commission so that debtors owe less and think better of him. His employer is impressed by his ingenuity and commends him.

WHO IS BEST? The clarity in Amos and the psalm, God's insistence on fair dealing and honesty especially regarding the poor, seems at odds with a clever steward working only for himself. These conflicting themes are reconciled if we recognize that we are stewards of all God's creation with the expectation that we will achieve the greatest return on investment possible. The "return on investment" is measured, not by "dishonest wealth" but by how it benefits the poor and lowly.

We live and work in a world in which wealth, not work, is more often rewarded. These readings together remind us that the standards of success in this world are not the standards by which God measures us. God's standards are not the accumulation of wealth, power, or prestige, but rather standing with the poor, the needy, the outcast, the foreigner, the sick, the hungry, the homeless, the unemployed, and the prisoner. Stand with God.

Today's Readings: Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13 [10-13]

September 18, 2016 Dear Family: As I prepared to break open this weekend's scriptures, I kept hearing a phrase my Aunt Carol Anne would regularly say. She fought cancer bravely for about 10 years. Even in her writings to me (she lived in Los Angeles) she would always close with the phrase "it's all gift". She had taken to heart a strong spiritual gratitude that deepened even in the most painful of her days. There was a kind of integrity there consistent with her whole life, but especially brought forward to mind and heart through her battle with cancer. At its heart, today's Gospel commands each one of us to strive to be persons of Gospel integrity. People of Gospel integrity are honest, trustworthy, and act out of their core beliefs. In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, people of Gospel integrity preach the Gospel at all times through their daily choices and behaviors. People of Gospel integrity understand that they are stewards (caretakers) of material possessions, not simply owners. They readily share what they have with those they know to be in need. In hearing this weekend's Gospel we might want to take an inventory of our charitable contributions thus far this year. Does our giving reflect generous stewardship? A person of Gospel integrity seeks to support merchants who reflect Gospel values. Do we know where the food we buy comes from and if the workers were paid a fair wage? Take inventory of how we shop and our awareness of the fair trade principles used to produce the products we frequently buy. People of Gospel integrity understand the value of our time. Take inventory of how we spend our time over the course of a week. Do we spend the most amount of time with the people we hold most dear in our lives? What adjustments can we make? Just about a year ago we had a Town Hall meeting on the issue of our Church finances. From that meeting, we have moved forward to address our concerns regarding the need for increased offertory giving. In a true spirit of generosity you have responded, and I am truly grateful for the value you place on your faith and our communion. In our effort to keep you all informed, we have placed our projected annual budget for the fiscal year in this bulletin. This has the approval of our Finance Committee. Thank you for your love of your church and your financial support that is a blessing for us all. As Aunt Carol Anne would say "it's all gift." Peace, Fr. Greg

Our Hymn Selections this weekend are: Entrance: All Are Welcome Music Issue 415 Preparation: Open My Eyes Music Issue 391

Communion: Shepherd Me, O God Music Issue 464 Sending Forth: Instrumental

Monday, September 19: 7 am Liturgy of the Word Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday, September 20: 5:30 pm Confession/Mass/Novena Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday, September 21: 7 am Mass Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Thursday, September 22: 7 am Mass Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday, September 23: 7 am Mass Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 -- 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31

Weekday Worship & Scripture—Week of Sept. 19

These words of Jesus are an excellent invitation to prayer before the Blessed Sacrament: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Mt. 11:28)

Listed below are open hours in the Adoration Chapel: -Tuesday: 3:00 am-4:00 am

-Wednesday: 11:00 pm-12 Midnight -Wednesday: 12 Midnight-1:00 am

-Friday: 12 Midnight-1:00 am -Friday: 1:00 am-2:00 am -Friday: 2:00 am-3:00 am

-Saturday: 12 Midnight-1:00 am -Saturday: 2:00 am-3:00 am -Saturday: 3:00 am-4:00 am -Saturday: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm -Sunday: 9:00 am-10:00 am

To volunteer, call Mickey Rivet at 225.687.6549 or JoAnn Daigle at 225.687.4621.

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Baptism Seminars Monday, October 3, 2016

Monday, November 7, 2016 Monday, December 5, 2016

Baptisms Saturday, September 24, 2016 *Saturday, October 22, 2016 Saturday, November 26, 2016 *Saturday, December 17, 2016

The Baptism Seminars are held in the Parish Hall at 7:00 pm. *Baptisms are usually held after 4:00 pm Mass on the last weekend of the month.

Dates are subject to change. Please call the church office at 225.687.2402 during the early stages of pregnancy to confirm the date of the seminar.

If you are interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith and even exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic, please join us for a wonderful faith journey.

RCIA began Tuesday, September 13 and continues every Tuesday until November 29. Classes are held in the Parish Hall after 6:00 pm Mass from 6:45 pm-8:15 pm.

RCIA resumes after Advent on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 9:00 am Mass then every Sunday at 9:00 am Mass until Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

It’s not too late to join us! For more information, call Donna Carville at 225.687.2402.

Baptism Seminars & Baptisms

We welcome all teachers and teachers of Religion to 11:00 am Mass on this Catechetical Sunday.

RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Catechetical Sunday

Due to the recent flooding of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Our Brothers Keeper Food Bank in Plaquemine is in need of non-perishable food items. Especially needed are such items as peanut butter, jelly, cereal, macaroni and cheese, tuna, soup and fruit juices.

Please place your contributions in the baskets next to the Baptistery in Church. We appreciate whatever you can give.

Our Brother’s Keeper Food Bank

We welcome the members of the St. John High School Class of 1967 to 4:00 pm Mass.

The flowers on the altar were given in loving memory of their deceased classmates.

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION

CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

6:00 pm ~ St. John Church

Mandatory that parents attend this class with students. Father Greg will be addressing all parents and students

prior to class beginning.

Parents are welcome to attend class with their student following meeting with Father Greg.

STEWARDSHIP

The St. John Adult Choir is continuing rehearsals every Wednesday at 6:45 pm. We would like to invite anyone who may have considered singing in the choir to join

us in Church for rehearsals.

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40 Days for Life

Save the Date for St. John's "40 Days for Life" adopted day, October 5 from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. This is a prayerful vigil that takes place in front of the Delta Clinic abortion facility located on 756 Colonial Drive in Baton Rouge. We ask that members of our Church sign up for at least one hour that morning to pray for the end of abortion by changing the hearts and minds of those who may be thinking of having an abortion, for those who work in the abortion clinics, and for those who judge and pass laws that kill our unborn children. If you have signed to participate in this in the past, you will be notified around mid September to see if you would like to participate this year. Anyone who has never signed up and would like to participate, please call the church office at 225.687.2402. “It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish." -Saint Teresa of Calcutta

September 3 & 4, 2016

Stewardship……………………………………..$12, 604.00 Building and Maintenance Fund………………..$ 3,235.00 Catholic University……………………………..$ 1,476.00

September 10 & 11, 2016

Stewardship……………………………………...$11,073.00 Building and Maintenance………………………$ 732.00 Candles……………………...……………………...$ 497.00

August, 2016 ONLINE GIVING

Stewardship………………………………………$ 3,662.00 Building and Maintenance……………………….$ 318.00 Social Responsibility…………………………….$ 160.00 Education Fund…………………………………..$ 45.00 Feast of the Assumption………………………….$ 35.00 Religious Education……………………………...$ 10.00

Join the parishioners who are using ONLINE GIVING for automated giving to St. John. It is secure and

convenient. There is no cost to you, and the program provides a great benefit to our parish.

To sign up for ONLINE GIVING visit www.stjohnchurchplaq.org.

Please join the “Friends of St. Paul Church, Inc.,” for their annual Outdoor Mass & Fall fundraiser on Sunday, September 25, 2016.

Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Joey Angeles at 10:00 am on the grounds of St. Paul Church in Bayou Goula. A complimentary jambalaya or hot dog lunch will be served followed by a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction, as well as the 2nd collection, will go towards the restoration of this historic church building.

Much help is needed for this event. To volunteer your time or to donate an item for the auction, please contact Susan B. Landry at 225.964.8908.

Historic St. Paul Church—Mass & Fundraiser

Stop and think about how you spend your time. For most of us our priorities are our children, our jobs, career, leisure and God. How much time do you spend just for the two of you as a couple?

You deserve to learn how to make the most of your time and relationship. Make time to enrich your relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next Weekend is October 14-15, 2016 at the Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center in Baton Rouge.

You can get more information or register online at LAMS-wwme.org or by calling 470.297.8560.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Please continue to save your Box Tops for Education coupons and Community Coffee UPC Labels for the 2016-2017 “Cash for Schools” Campaign. The “Cash for Schools” program has

always been very successful for St. John School.

You may bring your coupons to Church in an envelope and drop it in the collection basket at Mass or drop the coupons off at our church parish office. We will see that the school receives them. Thank you for supporting St. John School.

Bingo is held five nights each week at the St. John Father’s Club Bingo Hall, 24837 Hwy 1, South, Plaquemine.

The Bingo sessions are as follows: Sunday—7:00 pm —Knights of Columbus Bingo Tuesday—7:30 pm—Fathers Club Bingo Wednesday—7:30 pm—Knights of Columbus Bingo Friday—7:30 pm—Fathers Club Bingo Saturday—7:30 pm—Fathers Club Bingo

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Sanctuary Candle September 25, 2016

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Dolores & Gary Pruitt (7:30 am)

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Saturday, September 24-4:00 p.m. Mass Msgr. Leonard Robin, Msgr. George Barbier, Fr. Eugene Engels, Fr. Jerome Dugas, Sister Catherine Laboure`, Sister Mary Rita McSorley, Sister Cecile Poitras; Tina Rinaudo; Michael Laurent, M/M Owen Miller, Sr.; David, Emily & Patrick Doyle, Leigh Woolie; “Pim” & “NuNu” Clebert; Eddie & Virginia Clebert; Sidney & Lillie Gomez; Edmund & Louise Bujol; Chester Hernandez, H. M. Rayne, Sr. & Family; M/M Edmond J. Gomez, Sr. & Chris Gomez; Douglas Breaux & Family; Salvador F. Spano & Family; LTC Craig T. Robinson, Troy, Francis, Rodney, Shirley & Gasper Pizzolato, Jr.; M/M Elson Babin, Libby & Allison Clement; Hank & Polly Vadnais, Henry Vadnais; Mac, Laura & Michael Lazzaro, Kolby Lorio; Anthony F. Canella, M/M Aaron LeRay, Nora Vitale, Shannie Verret, Yvonne Curry; Dalbert Varnell, Sr.; Jimmy, Sarah & Jackie Migliacio, P. W. Albert; Bobbie F. Clouatre; DeNoux, Dugas, Durand & Panepinto Families; Percy J. Blanchard, Maude A. Blanchard, Chase M. Prejean; Aubrey Quebedeaux; Lena & Peter Corrent; Jaynell Lopez

Sunday, September 25-7:30 a.m. Mass St. John Parishioners

Sunday, September 25-9:00 a.m. Mass Msgr. Leonard Robin, Msgr. George Barbier, Fr. Eugene Engels, Fr. Jerome Dugas, Sister Catherine Laboure`, Sister Mary Rita McSorley, Sister Cecile Poitras; Tina Rinaudo; Tom Joffrion; Scott Jude Marino, The Kids of St. Jude, Nera Rodriguez, Anthony Marino, Sr.; George & Adele Zeringue; Norman & Maude Schlatre; Michael Haydel; Joycelyn R. Davidson, Lena P. Brooks; Sister Cecile Poitras, SSJ; A. J. & Lola Adams, Joe & Maggie Gullotto; Kelly, Cody & Clint Navarre; Dr. James E. Toups, Sr., Lydia Sue Toups; Kristina Mellema; T. N. & Ray Patin; Madeline, John Sr., John Jr. & James Roth, Adolph, Sr., Adolph, Jr. & Ida Mae Jumonville, Freddie Hebert; Douglas Bourgoyne

Sunday, September 25-11:00 a.m.Mass Louis Joseph Nicolosi; William Middleton, Ann & Allen Clouatre, William Lewis; Peter & Mary Palermo, Peter & Lena Palermo & Buster, Armond & Eloise Landry & Sons, Earl Tullier; Cindy Dickerson; Arnold “Buck” Fourroux; J. Farrell Bourgoyne, Mary Johnson Bourgoyne; Bobby Tullier, M/M Verner Comeaux, Sr. & Sons, Jackie Seneca; Dom Engolio, Pauline & Joseph Engolio, Charles Engolio; Claudette Freeman Speights; Victor J. Canella; Bobby Freeman; Anita Landry, Leslie Prejean, Walton Landry, Chase Prejean

Tuesday, September 27-6:00 p.m. Mass George Ourso, Sr., George Ourso, Jr., Josephine Ourso, Dennis Ourso, Rudy Cavalier Wednesday, September 28-7:00 a.m. Mass Kye Boudreaux, Alton & Jenny Boudreaux, Jimmy Gerace

Thursday, September 29-7:00 a.m. Mass Shirley G. Zito Friday, September 30-7:00 a.m. Mass Louis M. Zeringue & Family

MASS INTENTIONS — September 24 - 30, 2016

Children’s Liturgy September 25, 2016

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