Saint Martin de Tours Catholic Church 133 South Main Street, LA 70582-0010 + Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10

Website: www.saintmartindetours.org Phone: (337)394-6021 Fax: 337-654-6020 E-Mail: saintmartin1765@gmail.com

Sacraments  

Bap sm Parents should contact the Parish Office regarding Bap sm prior to the birth of the child.

Matrimony Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the an cipated wedding date.

Anoin ng of the Sick Those who are seriously ill or in danger of death should contact the Parish Office to request the Sacrament of

the Sick

Mass Times: Tuesday 5:30 P.M. Wednesday 8:00 A.M. Thursday 8:00 A.M. Friday 8:00 A.M. First Saturday 8:00 A.M.

Saturday 4:00 P.M. Sunday 8:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.

Office Hours: Monday‐Thursday 8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M.

Parish Staff:

Reverend Jason Mouton, Pastor

Deacon Wynard Bou e Support Specialist

Tammy LeBlanc Parish Secretary tamlebsmdt@gmail.com

Dianne Champagne Parish Bookkeeper/Cemetery saintmar n1765@gmail.com

Tilly Duplechein Director of Religious Educa on Safe Environment Coordinator tduplechein@diolaf.org

Patrick Melancon Parish Musician melanpat12@gmail.com

Ed Horn Master Carpenter/Technician

Macy Broussard Parish Maintenance

This is the Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. “Laborare et Orare, is the Benedictine maxim. “To work is to pray.” I studied at St. Joseph Seminary College for two years before going to Mount St. Mary’s University in

Maryland. There are over 50 Benedictine Monks there – men who just simply work and pray. It is a place of great solitude and prayer. Hopefully I will be able to lead a one-day pilgrimage to visit the monastery, church, and seminary. As this Labor Day approaches, let us all recall the victims of 9/11 and also the past hurricane victims as well. All workers deserve our prayers this weekend. Simple justice calls for a prayer of gratitude for those whose labors give us what we need to sustain and enjoy life. My father was a janitor and my mother a housekeeper and cook for many years but raised 6 children and gave us food, housing, clothing, education. PRAISE THE LORD! And, I am so proud of them both for their gift to me and to my siblings. Also, I give a special “thank you” to Mrs. Jeanette Broussard of St. Anne in Youngsville who considers herself to be my “white” mother and I am deeply appreciative of such. She would write to me and send me gifts during my seminary formation at Mount St. Mary’s in Emmitsburg, Maryland for

four years and has had “my back” in all things. She is indeed my “white” mother and I love her. She and I speak almost twice weekly. Even though my own grandmother was called “white mom” as she was. My family is colored with Black, White, Filipino, Indian. It has given me the privilege to love and honor every people of God. So, on this Labor Day, if you have people working for you, ask yourself if you ever pray for them – their health, happiness, eternal salvation. I do every day and try to acknowledge our staff constantly with a card, a prayer, a gift from anyone of my trips. It’s not quaint. It’s what we should do as Christians. So I invite you to acknowledge your family members, friends, our staff here at St. Martin de Tours, and any others who have done something as just giving a smile, “a cup of cold water” in His name, a birthday or sympathy card – charity goes a long way and changes hearts.

Fr. Jason Mouton St. Martin de Tours, Pray for Us!

Month of September is dedicated to the Seven

Sorrows of Mary. Sept. 7: Labor Day –

Parish Offices Closed. Sept.8: Celebration of the Birthday of the Blessed

Virgin Mary; Deacon Wynard Boutte’s Birthday. Sept. 18: 7 p.m. Wedding Rev. Louie Richard Sept. 20: Shelia Ambrose Birthday (Rectory Housekeeping and Cook). Sept. 22: Edwin Horn’s Birthday (Carpentry).

Sept. 27-30: Stewardship Conference – Anaheim, California. Sept. 29: Tammy Leblanc’s Birthday – Parish Assistant. Oct. 16: Boss’ Day Oct. 18: Family Fun Day Oct. 20: 6:30p.m., Sacrament of Confirmation conferred by Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel. Oct. 23: World Mission Sunday Oct. 30: 7p.m., Wedding, Msgr. Douglas Courville. Oct. 31: 6p.m. Wedding, Msgr. Douglas Courville . Nov. 1: National Black Catholic History

Month; Vocation Awareness Week Begins. Nov. 1: Daylight Savings Time ENDS – Clocks FALL BACK

ONE HOUR! ALL SAINTS DAY! Nov. 1-7: National Vocation Awareness Week Nov. 16: Jeanette Broussard’s Birthday – my former Sacristan at St. Anne. Nov. 1-8: Fr. Mouton Away Nov. 23-27, Monday – Friday, Pastor Away (Thanksgiving) – parishioners are invited to Notre Dame Catholic Church for morning Masses. Another generous parishioner from my former assignment has provided me with a new condo in Orange Beach, Al, so I will be taking friends during this time. Nov. 6: Pat Melancon’s Birthday, Parish Musician. Nov. 21: African American Catholic Youth Congress, S.T.M. High school, 8a.m.- 5p.m. (CANCELLED) DUE TO VIRUS. Nov. 21: 6 p.m. Wedding, Rev. Nick Dupre Nov. 22: Feast of Christ the King. Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Holiday, 9A.M. MASS, Fr. Mike Champagne, Celebrant – Parish Offices CLOSED Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

November 25, 26, 27. Will re-open on Monday, November, 30th. Nov. 29: First Sunday of Advent. Dec. 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Dec 7-9: Advent Mission (Joan Broussard). Joan will make a presentation about the mission at all masses the weekend of December 5 and 6; PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW. Dec. 10-12: National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry, Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Orleans, La. Dec. 13-20: Fr. Mouton Away (Fr. Jude Halphen Celebrates all weekend masses). Dec. 17: Fr. Mouton’s Birthday, Macy Broussard (Maintenance), and Pope Francis. Dec. 20: Decorating Church after 11am Mass Dec. 21: First Anniversary of Fr. Mouton’s Appointment as Pastor of St. Martin de Tours. Dec. 22; Parish Staff Christmas Social, 6p.m. Dec. 24: 4p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass Dec. 25: Christmas Day Masses – 8 & 11a.m. Dec. 28: Monday – Parish Offices Closed Dec. 30: 5:30p.m. Fr. Joe Alexander’s Christmas Social with Black Clergy, Lafayette. Jan. 1: New Year’s Day; Feast of Mary, Holy Mother of God. Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday PARISH AND DIOCESAN OFFICES CLOSED! Jan. 8: 7p.m., Wedding at St. Martin De Tours, Msgr. Douglas Courville. Jan. 20-28, 2021 – March for Life Week in Washington, D.C., Fr. Mouton & others.

BLESSED MOTHER STATUE WILL BE AT THE HOME OF

Inez & Vernon Berthelot September 1-7,2020

The Second Collection NEXT weekend is for the

BUILDING FUND

F.Y.I.

Our website will be undergoing a new look with more information including parish events that are occurring and many, many other features. It will be announced the weekend prior so that parishioners can “get-on-line” and keep abreast of our happenings. We all hope that you appreciate our efforts.

As the Catholic Church embarks on the mission of teaching the Christian faith, the new Directory for Catechesis (2020) lays the how-to guidelines for catechesis and presents universal

norms to guide pastors and catechists in the work of evangelization. The Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization presents the Directory to guide the proclamation of the Gospel by the Christian faithful to people of all ages and in all seasons of life. The Directory places catechetical instruction and formation of catechetical teachers clearly within the realm of evangelization. It offers guidelines to assist in the creation of local directories and catechisms and clarifies the importance of catechetical renewal in Christian communities. The Directory affirms the presentation of the Catholic faith articulated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a sound point of reference for instruction while drawing deeply from Scripture and the writings of recent popes, especially Pope Francis’s Evangelii Gaudium. These guidelines are important for bishops, who are the primary catechists in their local diocese. The Directory will also be indispensable for all those responsible for formal religious instruction, including pastors and parish priests, deacons, lay and religious catechists, and religious education teachers in dioceses, parishes, and schools. The Directory will furthermore aid directors of formation who train the faithful in the forms and means of catechesis, including seminary rectors, directors of formation for the permanent diaconate, and lay ecclesial minster formation program directors.

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Pro-Life Corner!

A prayer for pregnant mothers

O Blessed Mother, you received the good news of the incarnation of Christ, your Son, with faith and trust. Grant your protection to all pregnant mothers facing difficulties.

Guide us as we strive to make our parish communities places of welcome and assistance. Amen

There is a wonderful family from my previous assignment of St. Anne’s in Youngsville, Larry and Gladys Lasseigne, who have generously provided me with several of their condos in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the past 8 years where my dear mother, Dolores, myself, several priests, other family members ( my brother and sister with their families) and Deacon Boutte’ have enjoyed. It is an absolute oasis in the Great Smokey Mountains. There

are SO many attractions in the area which includes: Dollywood, Holly Wood Wax Museum, Gatlinburg Sky Lift, Several wineries, Titanic Museum, the Island in Pigeon Forge (huge outdoor mall with stores), Alcatraz Crime Museum, Wonderworks Museum, and many, many more attractions and excursions. Take a family vocation and secure one of these cabins…it will be a real treat for you and your family and friends. It’s about a 12 hour drive. Please consider a vacation next summer, it is well worth it a a get-a-away from the hustle and bustle of daily work. Again this couple has four (4) cabins for rental:

Applewood Manor is located less than ½ mile from Dollywood Theme Park and has a beautiful view of the Mountains and you can hear the trains whistle from the cabins porch. Each cabin has a heated pool and a game room (pool table, foos ball machine).

For more information go to Cabinsforyou.com or just google cabin’s name in Pigeon Forge, Tn.

Next year, June 21-28 I will be through the graciousness and generosity of my friends, be staying at Applewood; again, mom’s favorite. If any parishioner wants to rent one of their cabins during this time and join us we can all meet, dine together, have Mass together, tour together (Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg). There are so many attractions and events to partake of: Dollywood, Hollywood Wax Museum, many wineries, Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum, House of Horrors, Sky Lift, hiking in the Smokey’s, Wonder Works, Tubing or White Water Rafting, Ober Gatlinburg, Titanic Museum, Anakeesta, Space Needle, Christ in the Smokies (my favorite), Hollywood Star Cars Museum, Alcatraz Museum, Pigeon Forge Gem Mine, The Island in Pigeon Forge, Rocky Top Mountain Coaster, Christmas Place, Mysterious Mansion, and many, many more attractions. Please consider, let me know, and perhaps we all can meet one evening for a nice BBQ outside on the mountaintop. And there is Old Time Pottery…shopping, shopping, shopping for cheap. And know, all of my trips/excursions are not parish funded. Also, the rectory is basically a museum. I am not accustomed to such and grew up very poor so I stay as frequently at my parent’s home bequeathed as I am able (Monday’s). I periodically cut grass, spray for weeds, and just enjoy the quiet (I am reminded of Fr. Kenneth Bienvenu). Simple three-bedroom home in Youngsville on one acre of land. One bedroom I have converted into an office to work in on my day off for the parish and other things. God is so good!

Appalachian Mother’s Dream Applewood Manor

Point Of View

CEMETERY/MAUSOLEUM POLICY 

TO HELP KEEP OUR CEMETERY AND MAUSOLEUMS CLEAN, TIDY AND SAFE FOR ALL WHO VISIT. BE ADVISED THAT THE FOLLOWING

POLICIES WILL BE ENFORCED.

MAUSOLEUM UPKEEP POLICY 

ALL OBJECTS/ ITEM LEFT AT FLOOR LEVEL ON ANY MAUSOLEUM WALK WILL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF ON A REGULAR BASIS. THIS INCLUDES OBJECTS/ITEMS ATTACHED TO THE MARBLE STRIP BELOW THE DOORS AT GROUND LEVEL. FAMILIES DESIRING TO

ADORN THEIR DOOR SHOULD BE AWARE THAT ONLY THE DOOR IS AVAILABLE FOR SUCH ATTACHEMENTS/ADORNMENT.

CEMETERY UPKEEP POLICY   ANY BREAKABLE OBJECTS/ITEMS LEFT AT TOMBS IN ST. MICHAEL CEMETERY WILL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF ON A REGULAR

BASIS.

Memorial Flowers In Memory of:

Melba C. Maraist (DA 9/1)

St. Martin de Tours

Religious Education Program

There will be NO Religious

Education classes held on:

Saturday, September 5th or

Sunday, September 6th,2020

For the Labor Day Weekend.

Classes will resume on:

Saturday, September 12th &

Sunday, September 13th,

2020.

Date -

Time

Eucharistic

Ministers

Lector Mass Intentions

Tuesday Sept. 1 Novena Mass

5:30pm

Suzanne Durand Doreen Durand Ethel G. Oubre; Mary Lou D. Lasseigne; Lazard & Thelma Romero & Felicie (Thelma BD); Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux

Daily Mass Sept. 2-4 8:00 AM

Pearl Bienvenu Shawn Hulin Wed. 9/2/20 Joseph Tuney & Barry LeBlanc (Joseph BD); Michael Anthony Mire & Clifton Mire, Sr. (Cliff DA); Garrett Matthew Tabor, Lilly Belle & DeBlanc (DeBlanc BD); Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux Thurs. 9/3/20 Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Judge E.L. Guidry, Jr. (BD) Fri. 9/4/20 John Rita Douet; Juanita & Gerard Durand; Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux

Saturday Sept. 5 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Tammy LeBlanc; Amy Borel

Louella Latiolais 8:00 AM Juanita & Gerard Durand; Special Intention 4:00 PM Elizabeth A., Toby & Todd Bertrand; Cliff Durand; Irvin & Shirley Hulin Delcambre; Marin & Joanna C. Durand (his DA); Clara Trahan Dwyer & JD Dwyer; Beranger D. Theriot; Georgean A. Babin, M/M Anisette Babin, Lally; Vernice Barras Camille; Hardy Theriot; M/M Louis Solari & Grandchildren; Kim B. Signorelli; Annette Bienvenu (BD 9/8); Marie & Wilfred Champagne; Michael Anthony Mire & Clifton Mire, Sr.; Anna & Roger Bienvenu (DA 9/7); Dennis Lucette & Walter Hulin; Ramsey, Luna & Charlie Theriot, Sr.; Rodolph Sieber (DA); George Resweber; Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux

Sunday Sept. 6 8:00 AM

Louella Champagne; Gloria Boudreaux

Marie Patin Donald & Tony Thomas (Donald BD 9/2); Priscilla Hulin; A.J. “Poon” & Beulah Dugas & Vickie; AJ “Bon” & Leona Champagne; Bryan James Poirier; Marguerite & Anthony Randazzo; Ava Nicole Douet; Dalton & Nell Hebert & Family; Jim Guidry & Family; Adelaide L. Guidry (BD 9/1); Myrtle Girouard & Roy Breaux; Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; AJ “Jay” Melancon, Jr. & Keith; Mitchell Daspit; Marie Mascherino; Jamie Degeyter; Gloria Henry

Sunday Sept. 6 11:00 AM

Lillian Emory; Suzanne Durand

Henri Bienvenu Marin & Joanna C. Durand; Harvey Pelafigue; Hubert & Lorena Hulin (Priscilla DA); M/M Desire Delahoussaye & Betty; Lynne Viator Judice; Hazel Robertson; Enola & Eric Bergeron (Eric BD 9/5); Therese G. Delcambre; Harold G. Bienvenu, Jr.; Genevieve “Jenny” Theriot & Ben; Nolan & Etta Champagne & Marilyn Owen; Mike O’Brien; Dominic Broussard & Gaylon BD; Garrett Matthew Tabor, Lilly Belle & DeBlanc; Pim & Pecko Eastin; Rex & Rowena Champagne; Mary Lou D. Lasseigne; Aline Larson; Adelia L. Hulin; M/M Albert Landry; M/M Alfred Landry; Russell & Jeanelle Landry; Leonce “Cas” Jr. & Cory “Cas” Boudreaux; Marie & John Sonnier, Sr. & Aunt Loretta

CANDLES Sanctuary Candle: John & Rita Douet (John BD) Consecration Candles: Lawrence J. “Pee Wee” & Lillie Mae “Dottie” Barras & Andrew

National Senior Day

Thursday, August 20th following the 8 A.M. Mass, we celebrated National Senior Citizen’s Day with

donuts, orange juice and coffee in the church cafeteria. Thanks to everyone who joined us.