Pastor Rev. Harold J. Trahan Phone 337-981-3379 Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00-4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Masses Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 7:00 AM Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00, 10:30 AM, & 5:00 PM Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00-4:00 PM Sunday: 9:45—10:15 AM Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 6:45 AM

Baptism Expectant parents should register for Baptism Class four to six months before the child’s birth. Baptismal classes are held once every month. Baptisms are celebrated once per month on Saturday at 10:00 AM or periodically during the year at the Sunday 10:30 AM Mass. Marriages

and those interested in becoming parishioners. The pastor should be contacted 9-12 months before the wedding date. Funerals The pastor should be contacted immediately after the death of a loved one. Funeral plans should be discussed with the pastor prior to making final arrangements at the funeral home.

St. Mary Mother of the Church

419 Doucet Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 www.stmarych.com

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 23, 2017

THIS WEEK Morning Prayers Monday thru Friday 6:30 – 6:45 AM

SUN July 23 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM Masses School Supply Drive (Vestibule) TUE July 25 4:00 & 4:30 PM Children’s Bell Classes (Ch) 6:15 PM Bells of St. Mary Rehearsal (Ch) 7:00 PM Life Teen (School) THU July 27 7:00 PM Life Teen (School) SAT July 29 10:00 AM Baptismal Seminar (Parish Hall) 3:00 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Mass School Supply Drive (Vestibule) SUN July 30 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM Masses School Supply Drive (Vestibule)

MASS INTENTIONS Mon July 24 7:00 Sick & Homebound of the Parish Tue July 25 7:00 Communion Service Wed July 26 7:00 Vocations Thu July 27 7:00 Peace in the Middle East Fri July 28 7:00 J.T. Landry Family; Renee Mallette; George LeBlanc Sat July 29 4:30 Margie Broussard; Jackie Bouligny;

Gertrude & Dudley Lastrapes Sr.; Frank & Mary DiBenedetto; Helen & Nelson Broussard; Betty B. Mires

Sun July 30 8:00 Joe “Bud” Ardoin; Judy Colomb; Dr. Dean Keeley; Gerry Guidry

July 30 10:30 Muffet & Fred Villien; Curtis Bernard; Faye Marie Gesser; Diana Simon;

William Bishop; Maddox Mickal; Micky Babin; Willa Mae Roza; M/M Herman Gesser Sr.

July 30 5:00 St. Mary Parishioners

SICK IN THE PARISH Please pray for: Loraine Namias; Thad Doucet; Tom Martin; Alice Carlin; Fr. Joseph Brennan; Liz Huval; Vance Carlin; Jerry Sibille; Billie Hebert; Jeannine Sibille; Connie Uildriks; Carolyn Kreig; Michelle Hernandez; Grant Elledge; Sammy Guilbeaux; Lawana Carlin; Stephanice Davis; Mason Sonnier; Denise Concienne; Lou Sonnier.

GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS

Purificator for July: Catherine Maloney July 27-28 Beth Pellessier & Joelyn Credeur Aug 4 Sue Guidry & Kayla Matte Aug 10-11 Miriam Ellis & Jan Vinning Aug 17-18 Terry Bodin & Volunteer Needed

JUNE FINANCIAL REPORT

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sunday Weekly Offertory $55,806.00 Average Weekly Offertory $13,951.00

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COLLECTION June $6,657.00

TOTALS: JUNE 2017 Total Parish Income $62,463.00

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Peter’s Pence $884.00

JULY 24 - 30 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ST. MARY PARISHIONERS

Mon July 24 Lyla Corley Sat July 29Patricia Chiasson Adam Danton Joseph AndrusAbigail Herpin Thu July 27 Elizabeth BarronMicah King Gregory Degeyter Eloise BreauxCharles Moore Lisa Estopinal Richard ChiassonLaura Slavich Hunter Frederick Gregory GuilloryPeter Yentzen Dana Frey Kristen HelmerTue July 25 Dr Robert Greene, III Lily HutchisonJessica Bernard George Jackson Emily MarcelColette David Elise Theriot Nicole PilgrimAndrew Lavergne Fri July 28 Sun July 30Stylz Morgan Ronald Bluffin John DupuisDolores Stansbury Adele Broussard Janis GerretsAshley Veillon Oliver Glass Todd HoffpauirWed July 26 Andy Schmitz Merella PalomboElizabeth Abdalla Michael Travasos Bonnie SmithWilliam Blanchard Clayton Theard

Janice Vinning

ALTAR SOCIETY

ANNUAL GET TOGETHER All are invited to the Parish Hall after all Masses the weekend of August 12-13, for light refreshments. This is a chance for new parishioners to find out what St. Mary Altar Society is all about and for Altar Society members to renew their membership. All are welcome!

WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST St. Mary Altar Society is hosting a Prayer Breakfast Saturday, August 19, 8:30 AM till NOON, in the Parish Hall. All women are invited and welcomed. A presentation “Virtues of Hope and Patience” will be given by Camille Pavy Claiborne. For registration information, please contact JoAnn LeJune at 981-3379 ext. 241.

LITURGY

BAPTISMS AT 10:30 MASS The next Rite of Baptism of Infants celebrated at the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass is scheduled for August 13. Parents interested in their new-born child being baptized at this Mass should contact Tiffany Foreman (739-7009 or jhforeman@cox.net). We plan to celebrate the Rite of Baptism four times a year at the 10:30 AM Mass.

BABYSITTING AT 10:30 MASS Our survey has determined that at least 10 families have indicated an interest in taking advantage of babysitting service during the 10:30 Mass. Therefore, late-August or early September, we will offer babysitting for children 1-3 years of age (4 years old when Children's Church is not offered). It will be necessary, however, that before taking advantage of this service, parents will need to register their child. This can be done by contacting the Coordinator of the Parish Babysitting Services (Jan Spizale, janspizale@gmail.com), if you have not already been in touch with her. Those registered will be sent important information several weeks before this new service is offered.

TRAVELING CATHOLICS There are several resources available to help Catholics find a home away from home anywhere in the world. Also, many churches have their own websites. For more information log on to: http://www.masstimes.org.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Important: Parents of Elementary CCD Children A meeting scheduled for all parents with children in our Elementary CCD program will take place on Sunday, July 30. The first meeting will take place at 9:10 AM and then will be repeated at 10:40 AM. All parents must attend one of these two meetings. Important information about some changes to the Elementary program will be explained at that time. Failure to attend may delay your child’s registration.

For more information or questions, please contact Cindy Guidry at 981-3379 or cindy1959@cox.net.

Opportunity Open The Elementary Religious Education program is looking for anyone who might be interested in teaching for the 2017-2018 school year. If you are on the edge of volunteering but can’t make up your mind, let us give you a few good reasons to say “yes”:

• We need you • You will find joy in giving back • The monetary stipend we give

our teachers could come in handy around Christmas and then again for the Summer

• The commitment is do-able • You will find yourself learning

just as much, if not more, than the children you will be teaching

• You don’t have to “know it all” to be good at this

If you are interested and willing to get involved, call Cindy at 981-3379 ext. 225, or cindy1959@cox.net. St. Mary Mother of the Church, send us a few good teachers!

COMMUNITY SERVICE

ST. MARY BAPTISMAL SEMINAR Our next Baptismal Seminar will be Saturday, July 29, 10:00 AM. Please remember that all prospective parents should attend a Baptismal Seminar 3 months before the birth of their baby. To register, call Denise Gesser at 981-3379 ext. 249.

ADULT VOCAL CHOIR Our choir does not rehearse during the summer, however, we begin again in September. This would be a great time to check us out. Call the Parish Office for more details.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE We are asking St. Mary parishioners to donate school supplies for those less fortunate. Please take a school supply list found at the various entrances of the church and return your supplies to the basket in the gathering area. Please return the school supply by August 6. We will deliver the school supplies to St. Martin de Porres parish the week of August 7. Many blessing and thanks for helping with this project.

BUS TRIP All are welcome to travel on a pilgrimage trip to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, St. Louis, MO, and Memphis, TN, September 26 – October 1, 2017. For more detailed information, contact Barbara Thibodeaux at 235-3240.

MASS FOR ELDERLY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Bishop Deshotel will be celebrating Mass for the elderly and individuals with special needs on Sunday, August 20, 2:30 PM, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. A reception will follow in the Cathedral Parish Center. For more information, contact Stephanie at 261-5545 or Julie at 232-3463.

MAN – TO – MAN The Man–to–Man Conference for Men 18 years and older, is scheduled for Saturday, August 19. The 6th Biennial Conference will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Keynote speaker is Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. For more information and to register, visit www.m2m2017.com.

CHORALE DES AMIS Youth Choirs of Acadiana 2017 Season Starts in August. This community choir is for students 2nd through 12th grade. Auditions are August 14. For more information, contact: Holly Grefe or Ellen McLemore at 407-3250, choraledesamis@gmail.com or visit choraledesamis.com. All are welcome!

PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIFORMS Please bring your children’s outgrown uniforms to church and place them in the School Uniform Outreach container in the hallway area next to the Conference Room and restroom facilities. Youth sizes 4-20 and all adult sizes are needed. Traditional style please.