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

Nativity Mausoleum Update Our sales campaign is underway for the construction of new mausoleum crypts at Nativity of Our Lady. The new mausoleum is probably 1 year away from completion, therefore, the small number of unsold crypts that we have in current inventory will be re-served for temporary placement for caskets of fami-lies who have bought in the new mausoleum and are awaiting completion of the new facilities. We want-ed to make this information known so that you can plan accordingly for your family’s burial needs. If you would like to speak to a salesman from the Ac-me Mausoleum company, please call the church of-fice for their contact information.

REFLECTIONS – Second Sunday of Lent - Living a Gospel life is not easy and it does not mean that everything will go your way. We have been called to be holy - to follow Jesus’ example. At times, it can seem to be an impossible goal. However, God’s grace is with us and all we have to do is to accept this grace and keep trying each day. Our focus cannot be on grasping perfection, but on being faithful to the struggle and trusting that with God’s grace we will become a little more like Jesus each day.

“Our soul waits for the Lord, who is our help and our shield.” - Psalm 33:20

Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

2017 NATIVITY LENTEN MISSION Our pastor, Fr. Mario Romero, will conduct our Lenten Mission this year. Our mission will be held on three Wednesday nights in Lent (March 8th, March 15th, March 22nd). The mis-sion talks will begin at 6:30pm and will focus on exploring the Biblical basis of our Catholic beliefs and practices. Please mark your calen-dars now! Bring your bibles and your friends!

1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade CCD: Classes will be held from 5pm - 6pm During Fr. Mario’s Lenten Mission

Wednesdays 3/8, 3/15 & 3/22 Please remember this change.

…..a tradition of excellence in grades 4-12. Now accepting Applications for Admission to Catholic High School for the 2017-2018 school year. Students and parents are invited to join our CHS family for visits or touring opportunities at any time. Please call to schedule an appointment. For more information please contact the Ad-missions Office at 337.256.5383 or email: admis-sions@chspanthers.com. Catholic High School... where your child will re-ceive the gift of a Catholic education at an institu-tion which possesses a rich history of academic excellence and Christ-centered values.

Upcoming Cenacle Retreat April 28 - 30, 2017

Living a Franciscan Way of Life By choosing “Francis” as his Papal name, Pope Francis has brought great attention to St. Francis of Assisi who wrote a Rule of Life for the laity. The themes of prayer, simplicity of life, community, personal conversion, scrip-ture and Eucharist will be explored in this weekend re-treat.

Presenter: Rev. Simeon Gallagher, OFM, Cap Call Connie Armentor at 337-365-6945 for information about this retreat or information about any other Cenacle retreat.

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 5:30pm Ronnie J. Landry (liv)(bd) Bonnie L. Boudreaux (bd) Ellen Claudy (liv) Wednesday, March 15, 2017 9:00am Dr. Roy Landry, Leslie Romero Ellen Claudy (liv) Thursday, March 16, 2017 5:30pm Russell Ruiz, Jr., Howard Faucheaux Ryan Viator, Dolores “Dee” Dooley Rod Vizinat Friday, March 17, 2017 6:30am Kate Elise Ortego (liv)(bd), Mickey Hulin Robin L. Viator (liv)(bd), Theresa Romero Metz, Babin & Russo Fly Saturday, March 18, 2017 4:00pm Dr. Clyde Rougeou, Jr., Howard McCoy Judy Badeaux, Ransonet & Dressel Fly Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Marilyn Landry Winclise Bourque, Dustin McCoy M/M Francis Gaspard (ann of death) Roy Flores, Jan & Lee Slowik Darrel Lafont, Mark Chaudoir Jack Hunter, Neva Migues Sunday, March 19, 2017 7:00am Parishioners, Marlene T. Broussard Amelia Segura Selph, Willa Romero Fred Dugas, Mary Romero Henry H. McDonald (3 yr ann of death) 9:00am Msgr. H. J. Barsen, Joseph & Amelia Borel Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Agapito A. Castro Walter Duplantis, Arthur & Agnes Romero M. Eileen Derouen, Larry Delcambre Joe & Pearl Jabbia 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, End to Abortion Donna M. Lanza, Tommy Breaux, Sr. Barbara Hargrave, Jules & Leona Broussard

Men of Nativity of Our Lady Parish — this Lent can be the best ever for you if you attend a retreat at Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau with men of New Iberia. This March 23rd thru 26th, take some important time away to get closer to Jesus Christ! To make a reservation or for more in-formation about retreats, call Paul Gulotta, 365-4453 or 577-6377.

Encounter Nutrition We encounter Evelina in Zam-bia as she and other mothers in her community learn new ways to provide nutritious meals for their grow-ing children and families. How do we ensure that those who are hungry have not only food but true nourishment? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT APRIL 21-23, 2017 Do you know someone hurting after an abortion? Still seeking peace years later? Experience the healing love of Jesus at our Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. Retreat includes sharing of stories, Scripture based spiritual exercises, Sacraments, and a Memorial Service. The retreat is open to women, men, couples, and family members touched by ABORTION. For more information contact: Diocesan Office of Pro Life Apostolate at 337-261-5607. Inquiries, registration and participation are completely confidential.

Come and See . . . Palm Sunday Weekend Vocation Retreat

April 7 - 9, 2017 (Friday thru Sunday) Men, 16 years and older

St. Joseph Seminary College (St. Ben’s) Covington, LA No Cost, all meals are provided, transportation provided from Lafayette. Meet Faculty and Seminarians. Great food and fun. Pray about a Priestly Vocation Call Fr. Kevin Bordelon at 337-261-5690 or Email at : vocations@diolaf.org

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

FLOWERS: No Flowers in Lent SANCTUARY LIGHT: Our Lady’s Altar Society

Second Sunday of Lent March 12, 2017

Reading I: Genesis 12:1-4a • I will make you a great nation. Reading II: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 • God has called us to a holy life. Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 • Get up! Do not be afraid! Theme: “Transfiguration - with the Spirit of Jesus living within us, we will be transfigured”

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: Malcolm Daigle, Danielle Duhon, Heath Michael Boutte, Connor Newman, Zachary Black, Jr., Alma Vaughn, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Edna Collette, Maddie Romero, Larry Romero, Sue G. Dugas, Jake Thibodeaux, Jared Thibodeaux, Ronnie Buford, Chanelle Brown, Neal Boutte, Brooklyn Ladner, Pamela Soileau, Blink & Goldie Landry, Verna Romero, Charles Kilgore, Debbie Keller, Benjamin Bayard, Liz Lancon, Caroline Dubois, Melanie Gonsoulin, Trey Lancon, Donna H. Ardeneaux, Nelson Landry, Matt Elmer, Jo Delcambre, Edward Landry, Terrell Richard, Rosemary Segura, Clifton E. Babin, Hadley J. Babin, Hazel B. Courville, Gene Gonsoulin, Kim Broussard, Brian Broussard, Jackie Pisani, Wendy Segura, Bonnie Marceaux, Acey Fruge, Bea Romero, Rebecca Bourque, Jason Kyle Choat, Howard Sommers, Dale Landry, Mitchell Duplechain, Alice Robicheaux, Ronnie Gonsoulin, Art Merryman, Diane Sandoz, George & Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, lise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Dylan Ortego, Janell Broussard, Tina Bodin, Mike Arcement, Minos Arcemont, Mary Ann Babin, Heath Michael Boutte, Brent Buteaux, Gayle Hebert, Peggy Lancon, Ron Badeaux, Kathryn Monnin, Christie Migues 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.

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS March 13 - 19, 2017

Mar. 13th Rev. Peter Emusa Mar. 14th Rev. Cyprian Eze Mar. 15th Rev. Richard Fabre Mar. 16th Rev. Joel Faulk Mar. 17th Rev. Kenneth Faulk Mar. 18th Rev. Emmanuel Fernandez Mar. 19th Rev. Thomas Finley

2016 Contributions Statement If you would like to have a copy of your 2016 Statement of Contributions mailed to you, please call the office at (337)364-8360 to re-quest one.

Retrouvaille has a weekend coming up soon, May 26th, 27th, and 28th in Lafayette, Louisiana. Retrouvaille is a ministry for couples in troubled marriages. Retrouvaille is French for rediscovery or reawakening. You may be more familiar with marriage encounter, which is intended to enrich good, stable marriages. Retrouvaille is more like a lifeline for troubled or broken marriages and hurt-ing couples. It is for married couples who are anxious about their marriage, alone or distant from their partner, disillusioned or bored in their marriage, or who are expe-riencing coldness or conflict. The weekends involve in-tensive work on communication skills and provide the foundation for the forgiveness and trust essential for re-building broken marriages. The six post-sessions frame up the concepts and provide practical solutions such as a method to resolve conflicts in a way that avoids the hurts of the past. Retrouvaille is a catholic ministry that is supported by Bishop Deshotel and the Family Life Office of the Dio-cese of Lafayette. Retrouvaille encourages individual and spiritual growth and the ultimate goal is to reinstall in hurting couples the joy and satisfaction of sacramental marriage. For more information or to register for the weekend, please contact 337-873-3981 or visit our website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

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

1 lb. Boiled Shrimp, Corn & Potato Knights of Columbus

Council #12997 Fundraiser Sunday, April 2, 2017

Pickup is under the Carport behind the Church Office (behind Church) from 11AM - 1PM

Tickets are $15.00 each. Tickets will be sold af-ter each weekend Mass and are available from any KC member. Also, the Ladies K.C. Auxiliary mem-bers will be selling brownies at pickup time.

CURRENT EVENTS

MASS SERVERS March 14 - 19, 2017

DAY DATE

TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 3/14/17

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Pete Aucoin

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Corliss Ramirez

Sacristan

Wednesday 3/15/17

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Pete Aucoin

Agnes Bourque Agnes Castro

Sacristan

Thursday 3/16/17

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Christine Halphen

Willie & Cynthia Elmer Sacristan

Friday 3/17/17

6:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Chad Courtois

Lupe & Polly Camacho Sacristan

5:30pm Stations of The Cross Chandler Bertinot Alex Viscardi, II

Saturday 3/18/17

4:00pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

9th Grade Student

Pat & Louise Lancon Brenda Romero

Luke Salsman Maddie Duplantis

Sunday 3/19/17

7:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Janis Dugas

Lupe & Polly Camacho Donald Voorhies

Alyssa Bertrand Payten Romero

9:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Margo Leblanc

Phil & Reneé Haney Agnes Castro

Alex Viscardi, II Carmen Gonsoulin

10:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Brenda Prejean

Charles Lanza, Roland Boudreaux Pat & Lisa Dooley Karl & Sarah Boudreaux Wes Pattillo

Bobby Bonin, III John-Patrick Theriot

Second Sunday of Lent March 12, 2017 Christ Jesus . . . destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

— 2 Timothy 1:10b READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Lent; Daylight Saving Time begins Friday: St. Patrick; Abstinence Saturday: St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Monday, March 13, 2017 CCD - 9th, 10th & 11th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Tuesday, March 14, 2017 CCD - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall R.C.I.A. Class - 6:30pm - Church Office Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am CCD - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades - 5:00pm - Barsen Hall Nativity Parish Lenten Mission - 6:30pm - Church Thursday, March 16, 2016 Women’s Ultreya - 7pm - Barsen Hall Friday, March 17, 2017 Nativity Diner 3 Crew Stations of the Cross - 5:30pm - Church Saturday, March 18, 2017 Baptisms - 11am - Church Discalced Carmelites - 8:30am - 2pm 9th Grade CCD Classes to assist with 4pm Mass Sunday, March 19, 2017 2nd Collection - Catholic High Debt Reduction Fund Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 134th annual Black and Indian Mission Collection last weekend. Your prayerful support enables people to come to know Jesus Christ in African American, Na-tive American, and Alaska Native communities all over the U.S.A. Spreading the Gospel couldn’t hap-pen without your support!

What is a Deacon? What does he do? Am I being called?

The Office of Permanent Diaconate is currently pre-interviewing men for the Inquiry Phase of the Diaco-nate Formation Program. If you are involved in our parish and are feeling the need to serve more, contact Fr. Mario at the parish office and make an appoint-ment to talk to him about this possible calling.

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