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 – Second Sunday of Advent - There are so many people in our lives, from those who are close to us to the strangers we pass on the street. We have our beliefs and ideas of what is good and acceptable and it is easy to judge others by our standards - after all, we are God-fearing people and we know what is right. Do you ever consider that each person you meet is a gift? They all have something to teach you - from your child to the bum on the street. If we can stop judging others for a moment, perhaps we can discover the gift they can bring to our hearts.

“Accept one another, then, as Christ accepted you, for the Glory of God.” - Romans 15:7

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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.

Upcoming Cenacle Retreat January 13-15, 2017

Forgotten Among the Lilies: Learning to Love Beyond Our Fears

This book, authored by Rev. Ronald Roheiser, will be our guide for this retreat. In the preface, Roheiser says, “Rarely do we taste the food we eat or the cof-fee we drink. Instead, we go through our days too preoccupied, too compulsive, and too dissatisfied to really be able to be present for and celebrate our lives. This book is for those who struggle to make this life, such as it is, enough.” With his wisdom, we will let the Spirit guide us in our reflection and pray-er.

Presenter: Rev. Donald Blanchard. Call Aimee McHugh, one of the retreat captains, at 225-229-5788 for information about this retreat or information about any other Cenacle retreat.

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Thursday December 8th. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass is Wednesday, December

7th at 5:30pm with Masses on Thursday at 6:30am and 5:30pm. - Please note there will NOT be a 9:00am Mass on Wednesday.

Live Nativity Re-enactment Presented by the Iberia Parish

4th Degree Knights of Columbus Nativity of Our Lady Catholic

Church Grounds Tuesday, December 20th & Wednesday, December 21st

6:30pm - 7:30pm For more information contact:

John Manes - 247-0290 Jerry LaSalle - 967-1136 Wayne Duhon - 339-1602

Donations for Christmas flowers and decorations can now be made by call-ing the office. 364-8360 Deadline: December 19th

Come Home for Christmas As Advent approaches, we celebrate the coming of Jesus. During this particular season of the Litur-gical Year, we are reminded of our family and friends who have drifted away from the church. Once again, the Diocese of Lafayette will be sponsoring their annual “Come Home for Christmas Campaign.” We want our brothers and sisters to re-turn home to be with their spiritual family. Every active Catholic is encouraged to invite someone to accompany them to Mass on Christmas Day. Offer to pick them up and bring them with you. Please pray for the success of this outreach. We also encourage you to participate in your parish program by submitting to the Church Office the name of a special friend or family member that you would like to invite to Come Home for Christ-mas. Please submit the names and address by De-cember 19th. Forms are provided at all the entrances of the church and may be placed in the collection basket when completed.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 5:30pm Carrol & Brenda Romero (liv) Wednesday, December 7, 2016 5:30pm Agapito A. Castro, Dr. Roy Landry Mrs. Pierre Saltzman (bd) Thursday, December 8, 2016 - Immaculate Conception 6:30am Timothy Boudreaux 5:30pm Nicholas Olivier, Lois Prosper John Viator, Elise D. Viator (ann of death) Friday, December 9, 2016 6:30am In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph, Cameron Viator (liv)(bd) Miles David Viator (liv)(bd) Saturday, December 10, 2016 4:00pm Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Sterling Guyote Winclise Bourque, M/M Arthur Lemoine Judy Badeaux, Dr. Clyde Rougeou, Jr. Gwendolyn Gaspard, M/M Clay Walker Marilyn Landry, Leslie Romero Hazel & Wesley Pattillo Fly Mitchel & Marie Babineaux Moss & Prejean Fmls. Living & Deceased Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:00am Parishioners, Marlene T. Broussard Genevieve B. Dugas, Amelia Segura Selph Lois Prosper 9:00am Msgr. H.J. Barsen, Brittney Dugas Agapito A. Castro, Walter Duplantis Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Betty Horton Loretta Trahan, Edna Begnaud 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Tommy Breaux, Sr. Ransonet & Dressel Fly, Donna M. Lanza Joseph Viator, Patti Gagnard Broussard & de la Houssaye Fmls. Melissa Armand, Aline “Dot’ Mayeux Liv. & Dec. Fly of Warren & Sandra Gaspard

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: January 13-15, March 3-5, May 5-7, July 21-23 and more. For cost of week-ends, 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 En-counter.

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

Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass Sunday, February 12, 2017, 2:00 PM

Sacred Heart of Jesus, New Iberia Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel will celebrate the annu-al Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass, honoring couples who are celebrating 25, 40, 50, 60, or more years of marr ied life. Pre-registration is required by all couples who wish to be recognized during the Marriage Anniversary Mass. Due to the large volume of participation each year, only couples who are celebrating one of the designated anniversary years may register to be rec-ognized, and the anniversary must fall within that calendar year. No registrations are accepted at the door on the day of the Anniversary Celebration Mass. Bishop Deshotel will present all registered couples with a certificate in honor of their marriage anni-versary, and a special reception will be held imme-diately following each Mass. Friends and family members are welcome to attend the Mass and re-ception; however, reserved seating is only available for the couples being honored, while others are asked to be seated behind this reserved section.

The deadline to register is February 2, 2017 please visit the website at www.diolaf.org/marriage or call the office at 337-261-5653.

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS December 5 - 11, 2016

Dec. 5th Rev. Gene Tremie Dec. 6th Rev. Stephen Ugwu Dec. 7th Rev. John Vessels, SJ Dec. 8th Rev. Jason Vidrine Dec. 9th Rev. Richard Vidrine Dec. 10th Rev. Thomas Voorhies, VF Dec. 11th Rev. Thomas Vu

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, 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, 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, Jo Delcambre, Sophia Elise Viator, Edward Landry, Terrell Richard 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.

Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016

Reading I: Isaiah 11:1-10 • The wolf shall be a guest of the lamb. Reading II: Romans 15:4-9 • Accept one another, as Christ accepted you. Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 • Reform your lives!

Theme: “God’s Kingdom is at hand - it is here!”

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.

FLOWERS: No Flowers During Advent SANCTUARY LIGHT: Enide Derouen

OUR LADY’S ALTAR SOCIETY - November 2016 Raffle Winners:

1 $100 Visa Debit Card - Doc Voorhies 2 $100 Visa Gift Card - Hadley Babin 3 Solid Wood Mantle Clock - Mike Simon 4 “Decorator” Table - Bill Miller 5 Pyrex Bowl w/Carrier - Vicky Murdock 6 “Duck-Hunter” Hook - Mark Gagnard 7 2 pc Cottage Style Shelves - John Sarkies 8 Antique Bronze Candelabra - Ruby Begnaud 9 Autumn Door Hanger - Cynthia Elmer 10 Christmas Door Hanger - Cynthia Elmer 11 Christmas Angel Decór - Sandra Gaspard 12 St. Nicholas Decór - Wayne Duhon 13 Reindeer Pen Holder - Lucy Lissard 14 Reindeer Candy Dishes - Joy Gagnard 15 Door Knob Decór - Cle’lie Summerall 16 Chateaux Rustique Gift Card - K. Friend 17 Fruit Basket - Fr. Mario 18 Pumpkin Cake - Carmen Merryman 19 - Apple Cake - Doc Voorhies We wanted to thank everyone who contributed in any way to make our “Sweet” Sale and Raffle such a great success!! The totals collected: “Sweet” Sale was $1,471.00 and Raffle was $389.00!!

Thank You!!!!

MASS SERVERS December 6 - 11, 2016

DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 12/6/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

See Mailed Schedule

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Corliss Ramirez

Sacristan

Wednesday 12/7/16

5:30pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

See Mailed Schedule

Linda Viator, Roland Boudreaux Bea Romero

Sacristan

Thursday 12/8/16

6:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

See Mailed Schedule

Thelma Hulin Phil & Reneé Haney

Sacristan

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

See Mailed Schedule

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Willie & Cynthia Elmer

Lexi Anderson

Saturday 12/10/16

4:00pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

See Mailed Schedule

Roland Boudreaux Pat & Louise Lancon

Jace Ruskoski Hunter Monté

Sunday 12/11/16

7:00am Fr. Mario Romero

See Mailed Schedule

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Ricky Segura, Donald Voorhies

Jesse Clay John LaRive

9:00am Fr. Mario Romero

See Mailed Schedule

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Andreé Schlicher, Brenda Robicheaux

Cohen Schlicher Matthew Trahan

10:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

See Mailed Schedule

Kathy Indest, Charles Lanza Wayne Duhon, Rickey Huval Linda Sarkies, Janis Dugas Pat Dooley

Giac Pham Ryan Gonsoulin

Friday 12/9/16

6:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

See Mailed Schedule

Brenda Oubre Barbara Breaux

Jacob LeBlanc

CURRENT EVENTS Monday, December 5, 2016 CCD - 9th, 10th & 11th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Tuesday, December 6, 2016 CCD - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall R.C.I.A. Class - 6:30pm - Church Office Wednesday, December 7, 2016 No Pro-Life Rosary No 9am Mass Vigil Mass for Immaculate Conception - 5:30pm CCD - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades - 5:30pm - Barsen Hall Thursday, December 8, 2016 Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Masses at 6:30am & 5:30pm Baptismal Seminar - 6:30pm - Church Office Saturday, December 10, 2016 Baptisms - 11am - Church Sunday, December 11, 2016 2nd Collection - Fund for Retired Religious Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall

Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016 The earth shall be filled with knowledge of the L , as wa-ter covers the sea.

— Isaiah 11:9 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent Tuesday: St. Nicholas Wednesday: St. Ambrose; Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Juan Diego Saturday: International Human Rights Day

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