Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church 130 N. Richelieu Circle • New Iberia, LA 70560

Phone: (337) 364-8360 • Email: nativity@ni.brcoxmail.com Website: www.nativityni.org

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am Weekdays: 5:30 pm (Tuesday and Thursday) 9:00 am (Wednesday) 6:30 am (Friday)

OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am — 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am — 12:00 pm (Closed daily from 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm for Lunch)

PASTOR: Fr. Mario Romero SACRAMENTAL MINISTER: Fr. Ed Degeyter DEACON: Deacon Stephen VanCleve BOOKKEEPER: Linda L. Viator SECRETARY: Polly Camacho DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Brenda Romero – 365-3759 YOUTH DIRECTOR: Allison Abshire – 365-3759 PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 pm — 3:45 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses ROSARY: Wednesday: 8:25 am (Pro-Life) Thursday: 5:00 pm

REFLECTIONS – Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - It is tempting to focus on the affairs of others rather than to have to deal with our own problems. It may even provide us some comfort to think that we could be in worse straights. Being a busybody is not what we are called to as disciples. Our attention should be on the work at hand and caring for our families and neighbors. When we think of others, it should not be with the aim of finding fault but of finding needs that we may help them. What are you “busy” about?

“Teach me your ways, O Lord; and lead me on a level path.” - Psalm 27:11 Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

Nativity Mausoleum Update Our sales campaign is underway for the construc-tion of new mausoleum crypts at Nativity of Our Lady. The new mausoleum is probably 1 year away from completion, therefore, the small num-ber of unsold crypts that we have in current in-ventory will be reserved for temporary placement for caskets of families who have bought in the new mausoleum and are awaiting completion of the new facilities. We wanted to make this infor-mation known so that you can plan accordingly for your family’s burial needs. If you would like to speak to a salesman from the Acme Mausole-um company, please call the church office for their contact information.

2017 CALENDARS We wish to thank our sponsors: Coastal Timbers, Countryside Storage, Larry Delcambre Air Conditioning & Heating, Daspit Supermarket, Soileau’s Pharmacy & Gifts, Armand Construction, Jane’s Seafood & Chinese, Duhon’s Heating & Cooling, Iberia Driving Academy and Linda L. Via-tor, Notary Public, for providing our Church parish with 2017 calendars. Please pick one up on your way out of church. Please limit one per family due to the limited number of calendars.

COME MARINATE IN THE WORD! The Jubilee of the Word Marathon is an extraordinary and unique way to close the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy! Be-ginning on Thursday November 17 at 6:00 AM the Bi-ble will be read publicly cover to cover without pause in the Square of St. Martinville. The Marathon will conclude on Christ the King Sunday at 8:00 PM. Over 200 lectors will be needed for 20 minute intervals. Lectors from parishes from throughout the diocese and others interested in reading are encouraged to signup for a reading slot during the Marathon. All are encour-aged to come listen and Marinate in the Word! For more information or to register as a lector, please con-tact Fr. Champagne at fetedieuduteche@gmail.com or (337) 394-6550.

On behalf of the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Arch-bishop for the Military Services, USA, and his Auxiliary Bishops, and staff, heartfelt thanks to those who participated in the Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Ser-vices, USA (AMS). Your prayers and generosity will sup-port the unique ministry to men and women who currently protect this great nation of ours and defend the freedoms we hold dear. You have also helped to provide the sacraments and pastoral care for Catholic veterans who served with dis-tinction and who are cared for in Veterans Administration Medical Centers across the U.S., in Puerto Rico and in Guam.

Our Lady’s Altar Society Our Lady’s Altar Society is having its “Sweet Sale” and Raffle the weekend of November 19th

and 20th after all Masses. Please support this worthwhile endeavor. Money collected is used to take care of the needs of Our Lord’s dwelling place, such as the hosts, altar wine, altar

cloths, towels, oil for the altar candles, & the cleaning supplies used by the Altar Society cleaning crews, etc.

Next week’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to break the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With a tradition of improving educa-tion, housing situations, and a community economic de-velopment, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will de-fend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Please give to the CCHD Collection.

Nativity Youth Group’s Thanksgiving Basket Drive

Nativity Youth Group is holding its annual Thanks-giving Basket Drive, and we are in need of non-perishable foods to fill our baskets. The Youth Group will deliver the baskets during Thanksgiving week to those in our church parish who are in need. **Please check expiration dates. (The class that brings in the most can goods will win a pizza party.) When: Now through November 16 Where: Can be brought to religion classes or dropped off in the boxes at each of the entrances of the church. If you have any questions, or would like to speak with someone about making a donation, please call Allison Abshire @365-3759 or email nativityofourladyyouthgroup@gmail.com

THANKSGIVING BASKET SIGN-UP Name: ________________________________ Address: _______________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

Number of people in family ____________

Phone Number: __________________ Member of Nativity Parish? _____Yes _____No

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 5:30pm Roosevelt Romero Wednesday, November 16, 2016 9:00am Dr. Roy Landry, Lois Prosper Jeff Gerrets Thursday, November 17, 2016 5:30pm John Viator, Emma Grace Trahan (liv)(bd) Friday, November 18, 2016 6:30am In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph, Betty Horton Saturday, November 19, 2016 4:00pm Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Bill Ramirez Winclise Bourque, M/M Arthur Lemoine Judy Badeaux, Dr. Clyde Rougeou, Jr. Gwendolyn Gaspard, Roy Flores Marilyn Landry, Romero & Walker Fly Rodney Comeaux, Ray Comeaux Lois Prosper, Mabel & George Gautreaux M/M Luke Stelly, Clevance Olivier Robert Stelly, Chris Moreau Wally Elmer Sunday, November 20, 2016 7:00am Parishioners, Marlene T. Broussard Genevieve B. Dugas, Amelia Segura Selph Geraldine Wencker 9:00am Msgr. H.J. Barsen, Brenda Robicheaux (liv) Agapito A. Castro, Joseph & Amelia Borel Arthur & Agnes Romero, Dennis Landry Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Walter Duplantis 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, E.J. & China Derouen Ransonet & Dressel Fly, Donna M. Lanza Hazel & Wesley Pattillo Fly, Joseph Viator Tommy Breaux, Sr., Jan Savoie Fly Liv. & Dec. Fly of Warren & Annie Hulin E.C. & Dena Boudreaux, Rickey Huval (liv) Jules & Leona Broussard, Florence E. Dugas Glen Guidry, Louis Guidry, Patti Gagnard

EWTN Family Prayer for Our Nation

Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we love you! We thank you for our nation and the many blessings we enjoy in our nation and the many blessings we enjoy in our earthly homeland. Protect us from those who plot evil against our country and use us to build a civilization of love. Let obedience to your commandments be our way of life so that we may have peace throughout our land, in our cities, our homes, and in our hearts. Lead us all to our last-ing homeland of Heaven. AMEN

ENGAGED COUPLES . . . Spend a weekend away from the cares and distractions of everyday living. Attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend in preparation for

your marriage. Upcoming weekend dates: Janu-ary 13-15, March 3-5, May 5-7, July 21-23 and more. For cost of weekends, other dates, and to learn more, visit our website at www.lafayettecee.org or contact Paul & Carolyn Trahan at (337)254-8947 or (337)898-9257, or cee.trahan@gmailcom. Find us on Facebook at Lafayette Catholic Engaged Encounter.

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS November 14 - 20, 2016

Nov. 14th Rev. George Simon Nov. 15th Rev. Jody Simoneaux Nov. 16th Rev. Cedric Sonnier Nov. 17th Rev. Joseph Stemmann Nov. 18th Rev. Michael Sucharski, SVD Nov. 19th Rev. Jared Suire Nov. 20th Rev. Brian Taylor

The names on our prayer list will stay on for 90 days. If you want to add or delete a name, please call the office @ 364-8360: Lester Comeaux, Ross Granger, Chambers Fly, Irene Hebert, Riley Dubois, Virginia Raymond, Laura George, Shawn George, Sylvia Hopes, Ken Viator, Cynthia Picard, Lloyd Romero, Peter Williams, Brent Buteaux, Trace Sutton, Larry Bourque, Ulysse Robicheaux, Judy Babineaux, Linda Romero, Robert Ogle, Wendell Lancon, Peggy H. Vice, Myrna Poche, Pansy Dore Landry, Adalyn Davis, Bennett Lancon, Corliss Ramirez, Nelson Landry, Tanya Mallet, Mary Angele, Brandon Maturin, Katie Moore, Mable Romero, Della LaRive, Therese Segura, Cindy McDonald, Lydia Nowell, Addison Thompson, Betty Walker, Bridget & Thomas Gilbert, Johanna Brooks, Claudia S. Boudreaux, Peggy Lancon, Kurt Menard, Donna Breaux, Gayle Hebert, Patricia Oubre, Ann Viator, Ciera Marie Davis, Sylvia Pete, Vivian Derouen, Lori Brown, Cheryl Gonsoulin, Dr. Charles Miller, Sheryl Babineaux, Colby Delahoussaye, Fr. Ralph Landry, Doris Boutte, Jay Boutte, Myrtle Oubre, Kyle Taylor, Carol Hebert, Josie Faucheaux, Chad & Danielle Boudreaux, Carroll Romero, Jr., Beverly Simon, George & Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Nicole Viator Ortego, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Dylan Ortego, Robin L. Viator, Janell Broussard, Clifton E. Babin, Malcolm Daigle, Danielle Duhon, Heath Michael Boutte, Connor Newman, Zachary Black, Jr., Alma Vaughn, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Edna Collette, Anna Robicheaux, Alice Robicheaux, Maddie Romero, Larry Romero, Sue G. Dugas, Jake Thibodeaux, Jared Thibodeaux, Ronnie Buford, Chanelle Brown, Neal Boutte, Clint P. Trahan, Brooklyn Ladner, Linda L. Viator, Pamela Soileau, Kathryn Monnin, Blink & Goldie Landry, Verna Romero, Charles Kilgore, Debbie Keller, Benjamin Bayard, Liz Lancon, Caroline Dubois, Melanie Gonsoulin, Trey Lancon, Loretta Clements, Donna H. Ardeneaux, Tiki Patout, Nelson Landry, Matt Elmer Please also pray for those individuals who, although they are in need of your prayers, have requested that their names not be publicized for privacy reasons.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016

Reading I: Malachi 3:19-20a • The sun of justice will arise. Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 • Work is a noble, good thing. Gospel: Luke 21:5-19 • your endurance will win you your life.

Theme: “The day of the Lord is a day of home and joy.”

Because our church bulletin is printed out of state, all Mass intentions and announcements should be submitted to the office at least two weeks prior to the requested bulletin date. Thank you.

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FLOWERS: Roy & Mitchell Seneca SANCTUARY LIGHT: Nicholas & Elise Viator

MASS SERVERS November 15 -20, 2016

DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 11/15/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Charles Lanza

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Corliss Ramirez

Sacristan

Wednesday 11/16/16

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Christine Halphen

Linda Viator Reneé Haney

Sacristan

Thursday 11/17/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Pete Aucoin

Willie & Cynthia Elmer Sacristan

Friday 11/18/16

6:30am Fr. Mario Romero

Mary LeBlanc

Brenda Oubre Thelma Hulin

Sam Robichaux

Saturday 11/19/16

4:00pm Fr. Mario Romero

Betty Romero

Curt & Patty Fontenot Betty Romero

Sam Robichaux Ryan Gonsoulin

Sunday 11/20/16

7:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Pam Derouen

Brenda Oubre Lupe & Polly Camacho

Bobby Bonin, III John-Patrick Theriot

9:00am Fr. Ed Degyeter

Nena Suit

Janis Dugas, Brenda Robicheaux Wayne Duhon

Jesse Clay John LaRive

10:30am Fr. Mario Romero

Lloyd Verret

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Wes & Vicki Pattillo Warren & Nancy Barras Charles Lanza, Rickey Huval

Macie Monté Matthew Trahan

CURRENT EVENTS Monday, November 14, 2016 CCD - 9th, 10th & 11th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Tuesday, November 15, 2016 CCD - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall R.C.I.A. Class - 6:30pm - Church Office Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am CCD - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades - 5:30pm - Barsen Hall Friday, November 18, 2016 Nativity Diner III Crew Saturday, November 19, 2016 Discalced Carmelites - 8:30am - 2pm O.L.A.S. “Sweet Sale & Raffle” - after 4pm Mass Sunday, November 20, 2016 2nd Collection - Catholic Campaign for Human Dev. O.L.A.S. “Sweet Sale & Raffle” - after all Masses Youth Group Pack & Deliver Thanksgiving Baskets 11:30am - Barsen Hall Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall

2017 Mass Intentions: The Mass Intention Book for the 2017 year is now open for parishioners to schedule Mass. Please allow 10 busi-ness days if possible, before the requested Mass. Come by the church office to schedule Masses. Call the church office with any questions, 364-8360.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016 Sing praise to the L with the harp, with the harp and melodious song.

— Psalm 98:5 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Albert the Great Wednesday: St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude Thursday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Friday: The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul in Rome; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

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