Pastor Fr. Louis J. Richard Associate Fr. Michael Richard Pastoral Associate Sr. Carmelita Latiolais, S.E.C. Deacons Tam M. Tran, William Vincent, Francis Cao, Andrew Schumacher Director of Parish Renewal & Evangelization Mr. John Listi Weddings & Christian Formation Director Ms. Renella Livers Funerals & Cemetery Manager Mrs. Eileen Boudoin, C.C.C.E. Business Manager Deacon David Vaughn Receptionist Mrs. Marguerite Landry Director of Music & Church Organist Mr. Tommy Guidry Christian Service Center Directors Mr. Marcelo & Mrs. Kelli Davis Maintenance Mr. Malcolm d’Augereau Housekeeper Mrs. Kim White Life Teen Youth Ministers Mr. John Listi, Drew & Rachel David, Mr. Dustin Bertrand, Ms. Andrea Delhommer WEEKEND Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:00AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 3:00 PM (Vietnamese) 5:30 PM WEEKDAYS Monday - Fridays: 6:30 AM RECONCILIATION Saturday: 2:30 - 3:30 PM Sunday: 4:45 - 5:15 PM Also before weekday Mass. Other times by request. BAPTISM Please call the parish ofϐice to schedule. BAPTISM PREPARATION Please call the parish ofϐice to schedule. Classes are held 2nd Monday every other month. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the parish ofϐice to schedule. MARRIAGE Please contact the parish ofϐice at least SIX months before marriage date. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Please call the parish ofϐice after contacting the Funeral Home. Welcome to St. Mary Magdalen Parish. Newcomers please introduce yourself and complete a census form located in the back of church or call the ofϐice 337-893-0244. 300 Pere Megret Street P. O. Box 1507 Abbeville, LA 70511-1507 website: stmarymagdalenparish.org La Madeleine ST. MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 17 SEPTEMBER 2017 ST. MARY MAGDALEN PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic Community of St. Mary Magdalen • Embrace our baptismal commitment to Christ • Live a life of faith, service, and worship • Seek to transform the world through prayer & evangelization or all who are Victims of Hurricane Harvey
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PastorFr.LouisJ.RichardAssociateFr.MichaelRichardPastoral Associate Sr.CarmelitaLatiolais,S.E.C.Deacons TamM.Tran,WilliamVincent, FrancisCao,AndrewSchumacherDirector of Parish Renewal & EvangelizationMr.JohnListiWeddings & Christian Formation Director Ms.RenellaLiversFunerals & Cemetery Manager Mrs.EileenBoudoin,C.C.C.E. Business Manager DeaconDavidVaughnReceptionist Mrs.MargueriteLandryDirector of Music & Church Organist Mr.TommyGuidryChristian Service Center Directors Mr.Marcelo&Mrs.KelliDavisMaintenanceMr.Malcolmd’AugereauHousekeeperMrs.KimWhiteLife Teen Youth Ministers Mr.JohnListi,Drew&RachelDavid, Mr.DustinBertrand,Ms.AndreaDelhommer
Welcome to St. Mary Magdalen Parish. Newcomers please introduce yourself and complete a census form located in the back of church or call the of ice 337-893-0244. 300PereMegretStreet P.O.Box1507Abbeville,LA70511-1507website:stmarymagdalenparish.org
La Madeleine
ST. MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 17 SEPTEMBER 2017
ST. MARY MAGDALEN PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We,theCatholicCommunityofSt.MaryMagdalen• EmbraceourbaptismalcommitmenttoChrist• Livealifeoffaith,service,andworship• Seektotransformtheworldthroughprayer&evangelization
or all who are Victims of Hurricane Harvey
FROM THE PASTOR
Forgiveness … and Gratitude Howoftenhaveyoutoldsomeone,“Don’tworryaboutit”?Maybeafriendborrowedalittleofyourmon-ey,aneighborpromisedtoreturnafavor,aclientforgotanappointment,oracolleagueofferedanapologyforsomeungenerousremark.Regard-lessofthesituationandhowitaffectedus,whenwesay,“Don’tworryaboutit,”we’renotonlyfreeingtheotherfromasenseofindebtednessandguilt;we’realsoclearingthewayformoreimportantthingsinourlife.Tosay,“Don’tworryaboutit,”then,isreallytosay,“Let’sgetonwithit.”Thegreatsinoftheunforgivingservantintoday'sGospelishisrefusalorinabilitytorealizethegraceofGodinhismidst.Hisowndebthasbeenforgivenbyanunderstandingandcompassionateboss-and,forthisservant,that'sallthatshouldmatter.However,hepossessesnosenseofgratitudeandseemstoimplythattheking'sforgivingofhisdebtissomethingheisentitledto.Buttoforgiveashehasbeenforgiven–hecan’tseethat.ButthatisexactlywhatJesuscametoteachusaboutGod’sKingdom:aperspectiveoflifethatisbuiltongratitudeforthegiftoflifeitself,grati-tudethatcompelsustogenerosity,justice,and,yes,forgiveness.
Word of the Day “From experience, we know that whenever we are
truly awake and alive, we are also truly grateful.” Br.DavidSteindl-Rast Fr. Michael and Fr. Louie will both be away this week for a Louisiana State Priests Convention in New Orleans Tuesday to Thursday. Visiting priests will be here for daily mass and Deacon Schumacher is on call for any emergencies.
September 10, 2017 1st collec on $ 14,156.00 Second Collec on: Maintenance $ 3,017.21
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This Week: Chris an Forma on Next week: Hurricane Harvey Relief
Thank you for your stewardship!
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
BishopDouglasDeshotelhasappointed twonewPastoral Council Trustees for St.MaryMagdalenParish. Ada Duhon and Mason Romero. We arevery grateful to these two parishioners for theirwillingnesstoserveinthiscapacity.Trusteesrep-resent the corporation that is our parish. TheyalsoserveasadvisorstothePastor,overseersen-trustedwithassistingthepastorincaringforthewell-beingoftheparish.IamverygratefultoTeesie Landry andMike Rus-sowhohavefaithfullyanddiligentlyservedastheParishTrusteesforthepastsixyears. Pleasejoinmeinthankingthem,andalsowelcomingAdaandMason as our newmembers to the PastoralCouncilandtheParishFinanceCouncil.
NEW PARISH TRUSTEES APPOINTED
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR HURRICANE HARVEY VICTIMS
SEPTEMBER 23-24
Today'sGospelreadingcontinuesJesus'instruc-tionsonbeinggoodstewardsofothers-thedirec-tionthatifweloveJesusChrist,we must forgive an individual 77 times. Thereadingcompelsustoconsideroneofthemostdif icultpracticesofChristiandiscipleship.ForgivenessisthewayofJesus,thewayofthecross.Vengeance,bitternessandhatredseemsomucheasierandcertainlymoredesirable.For-givenessisahardroadtotravel,butitistheonlyroadthatleadstolifeinChrist.Re lection ques-tion of the week “Who do I need to forgive?”
EDGE + LIFE TEEN + CONFIRMATION
September 24th– LifeTeen,6:30-8:30pm,PereMegretCenter
PARISH COMMUNICATION 2017-2018 First Communion The preparation program for the Sacrament ofFirstHolyCommunionforpublicschoolstudentswhoattendedthispastsummer’sFirstGradeCCDprogramwillbeginonTuesday,October 3 at 4:15p.m. in the STMM MinistriesBuilding. Registration forms for the CCD students weremailed to parents. If you have not received thisinformation ,pleasecall theparishof iceat893-0244.Parents of home schooled students are asked tocalltheparishof icetoregister. InformationforCatholicSchoolstudentswhowillbe receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communionwillbeemailedatalaterdate. PleasereturnformstoSt.MaryMagdalenParish,Attn:RenellaLivers,POBox1507,Abbeville,LA70511-1507assoonaspossible. InformationforFirstCommunionarealsoavaila-bleinSTMMChurch,theparishof iceandontheparishwebsite www.stmarymagdalenparish.org
PILGRIMAGES*ACTIVITIES
2018 HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE SEPT. 24-OCT 3, 2018
Fr. Louie Richard, Spiritual Guide For more information contact Fr. Louie or: Magni icat Trav-el [email protected]
TAKE A PILGRIMAGE TO MEXICO FEBRUARY 9-13, 2018
Fr. Michael Richard, Spiritual Guide DuringMardiGrasweekend,Fr.MichaelwillbeleadingaPilgrimagetoTheShrineofOurLadyofGuadalupe,PatronessoftheAmericas.Allarein-vited. Formoreinformation:[email protected]
CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER
Pope Announces World Day for the Poor in November.
"I invite the whole Church, and men and women of good will everywhere, to turn their gaze on this day to all those who stretch out their hands and plead for our help and solidarity. They are our brothers and sisters..." Pope Francis
In response, the Christian Service Center will be host-ing a Thanksgiving Festival and Fundraiser. In past years, the CSC held a 5K Run/Fun Walk at the Giant Omelette Festival. There will also be a BBQ Cookoff and other activities for everyone to enjoy. Get a team together and join us on November 18th . Awards will be given to every age group. Regis-ter at www.cajuntiming.com and email [email protected] for more information.
VERMILION CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGED STUDENTS FrenchstudentsatVermilionCatholicareparticipatinginaninternationalexchangewithSt.PierreCatholicHighSchoolinAbbeville,France.FifteenstudentsandtwoteachersfromFrancewillarriveinourAbbevilleonNovember16thandwillspendelevendayswithus.WeareaskingfordonationstohelpwiththecostsforshowingourFrenchcousinsaroundAcadiana.Adonationofanyamountwillhelp.Ifyouareabletohelpus,youcansendadonationtoVermilionCatholicHighSchool,425ParkAvenue,Abbeville,LA70510(attn.:AbbevilleExchange).
PRAYER FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS LovingLord,wecometoyoutrustinginyourmer-cyandknowingthatyoursteadfastloveenduresforever.Lookwithmercyonthosewhohavebeenharmedordisplacedbythisdisaster.Grantthemyourstrengthtomeetthedaysahead.Allowthosewhoareaffectedtoexperienceyourpeacewhichpassesallunderstandingandnewhopeintheres-urrection.Moveinthosewhoareabletogiveaid,thatwemaybeyourhandsandheartontheearth.Bewithallwhoofferyourassistance;mayyourSpiritupholdthem.GiveustheassuranceofyourpresenceeveninthistimesothatwecanclingtoyourpromiseofhopeandlifeshownusthroughJesusChrist,ourSaviorandLord,Amen.
CARMELITE SPIRITUALITY St. Mary Magdalen has an active Third Order ofCarmel. Thisisalayassociationofthosewho,inresponsetoacallfromGod,strivetolivetheGos-pelinthespiritoftheCarmeliteOrderandunderitsguidance.IfyouareinterestedintheThirdOr-der and Carmelite Spirituality please call the [email protected].
SAVING LIVES TOGETHER TODAY! OurLadyofLourdesMobileBloodBankwillbeatSt.MaryMagdalen(@YoungEyeClinic)SunSept17thfrom7:30AM-12:30PM.BloodDonationscanbedesignatedasreplace-mentbloodfor:yourself,afamilymember,afriend,orapersoninneed.
RCIA *BLOOD DRIVE*CARMELITE SPIRITUALITY
Adult choir to Resume Singing TheadultchoirwillrehearseonWednesday,at6:30pminthechoirloft.AnyoneinterestedinjoiningisinvitedtocallTommyGuidryat337-277-3775.
Catholic Daughter’s Cake Sale A special thank you to all who purchased cakes for our annual cake sale. It was a great success. Your donations will help with our community projects throughout the year. God Bless.
Date/Mass Times Celebrant/ Deacon Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers
Saturday, September 23rd 4:00pm
Fr. Louie Deacon Tran (S) Dec. Schumacher (P)
Ada Duhon Vickie Landry
Curtis Landry Matthew Romero Alexander Golden
Sunday September 24th 7:00am
Fr. Michael Deacon Vincent (S)
David LaCour Pat Langlinais (S- Only) Kay DeHart Frank Summers III
Michael LaCour
9:00am Children’s Choir sings
Fr. Michael Deacon Cao
Drew David Rachael David
Joseph Vallee (S-Only) Byron Hebert Berberich
Jack Henry Andrew Dugas Anna Grace David
11:00am Choirs Sings
Fr. Louie Dec. Schumacher (P) (S)
Byron Hebert Meg Hebert
Merle Gary Susan Desormeaux Jules Hebert
Parrish Vienne Seth Viator Ella Desormeaux
5:30pm Fr. Louie Dec. Schumacher (P) (S)
Anna Edwards Philomena Hatch
Philomena Hatch Jim Williams
Emile Hebert Andre Hebert Joshua Listi
MASS INTENTIONS—Sept 18th – Sept 24th
MONDAY 1 Tm, 2:1-8, Lk 7:1-10 6:30 AM Rev Joe Breaux; Leah Broussard; Reynold Broussard; Roy Bertrand, Sr; Phanxico Xavier; Kaye & Avery Mouton; In memory of
Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi
TUESDAY St. Januarius 1 Tm 3:1-13, Lk 7:11-17 6:30 AM Rev Joseph Brennan; Phanxico Xavier; Eric & Kayla Trahan; Family of Leo Mouton; In memory of Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi;
Rodney L Langlinais
WEDNESDAY St’s Andrew Kim Tae-gon & Payl Chong Ha-sang 1 Tm 3:14-16, Lk 7:31-35 6:30 AM Rev Francis Broussard, SJ; John Vidos; Maxine & Marshall LeBlanc; Roger Sellers; Ken & Jackie Taylor; Ewell & Zula Hebert & Dwayne Hebert; Phanxico Xavier; Ryan Hardy; Ricky & Jodie LeBlanc; Rodney L. Langlinais; In memory of Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Special Intention; Prayer Blanket Intentions
THURSDAY St. Matthew Eph 4:1-7, 11-13, Mt 9:9-13 6:30 AM Rev A. Rex Broussard; Phanxico Xavier; Kirk Boudreaux; Eula Bourque & infant son Larry; Donald & Beverly Toups; In memory of Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi
FRIDAY 1 Tm 6:2c-12, Lk 8:13 6:30AM Rev David Broussard; Fr. Donald Theriot; Fr. Donald Theriot; Judy LeBlanc; In memory of Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Maria Nhan Nguyen; Maria Mai Tran; Nghiem Nguyen Phanxico Xavier; Kirk Boudreaux ; Cody Ross Mire; Angelica Degeyter TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00 PM Is 55:6-9, Phil 1:20c-24, 27a, Mt 20: 1-16a Rev Henry Brousard; Judy LeBlanc; J.D. Mouton; Joseph Thang Do; M/M Louis Ledet, Sr; Eldes Touchet; In memory of Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Cathy Grant; Dibby Faulk; Dominico Tran Van Giac; Maria Nguyen Thi Que; Phanxico Xavier; Lexine Belaire Cultner; Maria Nhan Nguyen; Maria Mai Tran; M/M Sam Guarino & Family; Tony & Enid Guarino; Josephine Guarino; Flo B. Guidry; Nicole Leblanc; M/M John Vigneaux; Annie & Leonard Sellers & Wayne; Roger Sellers; Barbara & Daniel Jude Broussard; John Vidos; M/M Joe Bourque & Family; Esther Bohrer 7:00 AM Rev Ken Broussard; Jo Ann Russo; Lexine B. Curtner; Rodney Langlinais; In memory of Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; George Veazey Family; Theodule & Joyce Noel; Maria Mai Tran; Phanxico Xavier
9:00 AM Ida Luquette; John Louviere & M/M Earl Dehart; Kirk Boudreaux; Judy LeBlanc; Benji Vienne; Maxine & Marshall LeBlanc; Orphaned Souls; Phanxico Xavier; Maria Nhan Nguyen; Ian Boudreaux; Ada & Clovis Decuire; Rodney Langlinais; Knox Michael Trahan
11:00 AM For the Parishioners 3:00 PM Joseph Thang Do; M/M Long Bui
5:30 PM Kathryn Hatch; Pierre Ulysse & Medora Broussard; Louis J. Sherman & Family; Jim Bouse; Greco & Scroggin Families; Nick LeBlanc;
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