` eSt. Peter Roman Catholic Church Mission Statement

Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by living

the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacrament, and

Service as taught by the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter

Parish is a community of dedicated Catholics centered on

the Eucharist, which is the source and the summit of all that

we do and hope to become. Approved August 19, 2014

PARISH SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY EUCHARIST

As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the

Mass is central to who we are and what we do. Regular Mass Times are listed on the front of the

bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass

times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To receive formation for First Holy Communion,

contact the Parish Office, 896-9408.

SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Essential to the Christian Life, the

Sacrament of Confession is where we come into contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us.

Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing

our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a personal relationship with Jesus. 30 minutes before

every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered.

If you need to receive the Sacrament of Confession for the first time, contact the Parish Office, 896-

9408.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Through the waters of Baptism, the new

Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal Life. To have your infant baptized, please contact

the Parish Office at least 2-4 months prior to the

baby’s due date so that there is enough time to complete preparation for the Sacrament.

Parents should be registered,

participating members of the Parish Family. Proposed Sponsors (Godparents) should be

attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors

receive a Baptismal Packet which must be

completed and received before attendance at a

Baptismal instruction class is scheduled. A

Baptismal date is determined after all Church requirements are satisfied.

If you are a parent or an adult seeking the

Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE In the beginning, God created mankind

as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union

to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is

made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the

Church and the world. Couples discerning the vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the

Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for

their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior

to the desired wedding date.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL

ARRANGEMENTS The Church and her Sacraments accompany us at every moment of our life. When

we are very sick or nearing the end of this life, we

receive the healing of Christ through Anointing of the Sick. Please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408,

to make an appointment.

Also, contact the church office before you contact anyone else in making funeral

arrangements. We are here to guide you through that

most difficult time.

NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Register at: www.sprcc.org.

Or call the parish office.

Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator Patricia Blumrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 896-9408

Faith Formation Secretary, Parish Receptionist Jody McConnell..... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager Cindy Courville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Capital Campaign Office Manager Karen Broussard . . . . . . . .. . . .. . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Parish Deacon Deacon Barney Lejeune . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Carencro Catholic School Principal

Andre` Angelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 896-8973 Perpetual Adoration Coordinators

Gloria Matte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 658-3759 Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334

Neocatechumenal Way John McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-4267 Sacred Music Coordinator

Dr. Michael Totaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Natural Family Planning

Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 886-1437 Pro-Life Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator

Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334 Catholic Daughters

GeorgAnna Robichaux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-0120 St. Anne Society Madeline S. Braquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8703 Bonne Mort Society

Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780 Knights of Columbus

(3rd Degree) Wilbert Lacombe, Grand Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-4664 (4th Degree) David Cloteau, Faithful Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366-3233

Altar Servers Matt Arceneaux .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mattarceneaux@gmail.com

St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9499 God’s Little Dusters

Rose Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-6278 Usher Coordinator

Iray Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . .896-4109 Cub Scout Pack 497

Bobby Kennerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552-8962 Boy Scout Troup 143

Brian Deshotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .654-7488 Prayer Line

Debbie Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-6662 Unplanned Pregnancy

For Free Confidential Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 289-9366

Parish Pastoral Council Members Corey Bordelon, Chairman, Jeff Mentel, Vice-Chairman Matthew Arceneaux, Secretary John Bergeron, Allen Latour, Barney Lejeune, Janet Stelly, Duane Prejean Connor Rock, Youth Member Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair, Bob Simpson, Finance Committee Vice Chair, Burt Arceneaux, Frank Connolly, Parish Trustees

OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Tuesday - Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm Wednesday - Friday: 8am-12noon

Fr. Mark P. Ledoux Pastor

VOLUME 1084 NUMBER 1083

TODAY:

+ Bonne Mort Society dues collected before Masses + Sunday, 6:45PM – High School Faith Formation

(Students Only) [9th & 10th Grades – Parish Hall] [11th Grade – St. Anne House]

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MONDAY – MARCH 27 6:30AM – Mass 6:30PM – Neocatechumemal Way Catechesis

[Carencro Catholic School Cafeteria] TUESDAY – MARCH 28

6:30AM – Mass 6:00PM – Choir Practice [Church]

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 29 6:30AM – Mass 5:30PM – Overeaters Anonymous

[Parish Hall Upper Room] 6:30PM – RCIA [St. Anne House] 7:00PM – Neocatechumemal Way [Church]

THURSDAY – MARCH 30 6:30AM – Mass 6:00PM – Family Choir Practice [Church]

FRIDAY – MARCH 31 6:30AM – Mass 5:30PM – Mass 6:00PM – Stations of the Cross

FIRST SATURDAY – APRIL 1 7:00AM – First Saturday Mass followed by the

Holy Rosary with Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

4:00PM – Mass SUNDAY – APRIL 2

7:00AM, 10:00AM (Blessing of Expectant Mothers following Mass), 5:30PM; EXTRAORDINARY FORM 1:00PM

FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MARCH WORSHIP: That this Holy Season of Lent will be a fitting preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection at Easter through our

prayer, fasting, and almsgiving; bringing forth an increase of the Father’s mercy in our expressions of love toward our neighbor. FAITH FORMATION: That those young adults preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and our RCIA candidates may be fully

disposed to the grace of the Holy Spirit, and that we may experience the fruits of their fidelity. EVANGELIZATION: That the grace of Lent may be an occasion for personal conversion toward the Mercy of Christ’s forgiveness in

Confession in our lives; thereby prompting us to share the joy of having been forgiven and freed from the guilt of our sin. SOCIAL JUSTICE: That in this Holy Season of Lent, we may be more aware of the spiritual and material needs of our brothers and sisters

and perform concrete actions which uphold their human dignity. BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: In this season of sacrifices, may we be inspired to offer more generously of our resources for the betterment

of our shared spiritual home of St. Peter Parish Church.

SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

MARCH 26, 2017

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR MARCH

EVANGELIZATION: Support for Persecuted Christians

That persecuted Christians may be supported by the prayers and material help of the whole Church.

THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD Saturday, March 25th

The Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord celebrates the angel

Gabriel's appearance to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26-38),

his announcement that the Blessed Virgin had been chosen to be

the Mother of Our Lord, and Mary's fiat—her willing acceptance

of God's holy plan.

And the angel said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you,

and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.

Therefore, the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of

God. Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May

it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel

departed from her. ~Lk 1:35, 38

PRO-LIFE COORDINATOR NEEDED

St. Peter Parish is in need of a Pro-Life Coordinator. Anyone interested in serving the parish in this apostolate

is asked to contact Fr. Ledoux or Deacon Barney.

There is something about the intimacy of daily Mass that creates a different experience than Sunday Mass. It is the same Mass, but you hear things in different ways; you witness things in a different way. The quiet and peace of the daily Mass experience is a great opportunity to discover the genius of Catholicism. ~Best Lent Ever, Day 18

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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

ADORERS ARE NEEDED!

PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED Sunday: 8am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 7pm; Monday: 8am, 9am, 12noon, 4pm; Tuesday: 10am, 11am, 2pm; Wednesday: 2pm; Thursday: 11am; 9pm Friday: 7am, 10:00am, 12noon, 4pm, 10pm; Saturday: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm; 8pm

*** Our Chapel also has an URGENT need for substitutes on an as-needed basis. Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 to sign up.

"Until we have a passionate love for our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament we shall accomplish nothing. "

~St. Peter Julian Eymard

IS JESUS CALLING YOU TO COMMIT TO

WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION THIS LENT?

COME, LORD JESUS! 7 Week Bible Study Lenten Journey 2017

Journey with us during the 7-week Come, Lord Jesus! Lenten Journey program as we study and meditate upon the Sunday gospels leading to Easter. Meet with us an hour each week. For information or to register call the parish office.

COME, LORD JESUS! Young Adult Group A Come, Lord Jesus! Young Adult Group (ages 18-40) will meet on Monday evenings in Lent at 7:00pm at the home of Jeanne Guilbeau. If you are a young adult interested in this special Lenten Bible Study, please call Jeanne at 337-849-0644 for information and directions.

THE HOLY SEASON OF LENT

LENTEN WEEKDAY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

In the Lenten spirit of almsgiving, St. Peters will again take up a collection every weekday during Lent. Donations received will be used for the following designated purposes: + PARISH MINISTRY – Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday

+ ST. PETER CAPITIAL CAMPAIGN – Wednesday & Friday

+ SEMINARIAN SUPPORT - First Saturday Envelopes for these collections are available in the pews.

St. Peter’s Lenten Journey

SIGN UP TODAY AT WWW.SPRCC.ORG

Let’s do this together!

CLICK ON THE LENTEN JOURNEY TAB

AT OUR WEBSITE HOME PAGE TO ACCESS THE REGISTRATION FORM AND FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

ST. PETER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS “40 CANS FOR LENT”

The St. Peter Knights of Columbus is again

sponsoring the “40 CANS FOR LENT” program.

Each family is asked to donate 40 non-perishable items, one for each of

the 40 days of Lent. The items collected will be donated to our St.

Vincent de Paul food pantry as well as the Diocesan Food Bank in an

effort to feed the poor of our parish. Containers will be available for

collecting items before and after all Masses during Lent.

What to donate? Any non-perishable food items, paper towels, toilet tissue,

and other dry goods. Please do NOT donate: perishable items, soda, water, items

in glass jars, opened or expired items.

Monetary donations will be accepted at the parish office and used to purchase

food and other household products (checks should be made out to KofC #6958).

Thank you and may the spirit of charity fill you this Lenten Season.

EASTER FLOWERS Please consider donating an Easter Lilly in memory of a loved one. We ask that your donation be submitted as soon as possible. $25.00 will help to purchase the lilies and ferns to decorate the Church for Easter. You can use the envelope for Easter Flowers provided in your offertory envelopes. Please note on the envelope in whose memory you are donating for. Let’s fill up the sanctuary with beautiful Easter flowers!

FRIDAY’S OF LENT MASSES: 6:30AM and 5:30PM

WAY OF THE CROSS:

6:00PM (immediately following 5:30pm Mass)

URGENT NEED: Wednesday: 11:00pm

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH April 1st is the First Saturday of the month in honor of our Blessed Mother. The Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am. Learn of the promises of Our Lady to those that make 5 consecutive First Saturdays of the month. Bring your families to take advantage of Our Lady’s promises.

BLESSING OF EXPECTANT MOTHERS Sunday, April 2nd following the 10:00am Holy Mass, all expectant mothers are invited to receive a blessing for a safe delivery and the protection of their child. The blessing will take place in front of the Altar of Sacrifice at the communion rail. Please quietly wait in the front pew until Father has greeted the parishioners after Holy Mass.

Life is always teaching us lessons. It is easy to focus on the formal aspects of our education, but the informal aspects are often the most influential. Even in the small things, God is at

work. ~Best Lent Ever, Day 17

PALM SUNDAY SOLEMN ENTRANCE

April 9th

Holy Week begins Palm Sunday, April 9th. Due to the ongoing construction projects, the outdoor procession will not be held

this year. A Solemn Entrance will take place at all Masses. Parishioners are asked to take one of the palms provided for blessing on the table at the entrance of the church and proceed to their pew as usual.

THE EASTER TRIDUUM Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper

April 13th, 6:00 p.m. Followed by prayers at the Altar of Repose until Midnight. Confessions will be available during Adoration.

(Sign up for a committed hour at the door of Church.)

Good Friday

April 14th 12:00 noon: Way of the Cross in the Church 2:30pm: beginning of Divine Mercy Novena (prayed at 3pm each day in Church until Divine Mercy Sunday, April 16th 3:00pm: Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion followed by veneration of the True Cross until 7:00pm.

(Sign up for a committed hour at the door of Church.)

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil

April 15th, 8:00 pm

Easter Sunday

April 16th, 7am and 10am only (No 5:30 pm Mass);

Extraordinary Form 1:00pm

PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY! For the week of March 27th – April 2nd:

March 27 Rev. Brad Guillory March 28 Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD March 29 Rev. Joshua Guillory, JCL March 30 Rev. Jude Halphen March 31 Rev. Brian Harrington April 1 Pope Francis April 2 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep Thy servants within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, where none may harm them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, purpled with Thy Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of Thy glorious Priesthood. Let Thy holy love surround them and shield them from the world’s contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit, and may the souls to whom they minster be here below their joy and consolation, and in Heaven their beautiful and everlasting crown. Amen.

Saint Peter ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Capital Campaign Goal: $2,000,000.00

Gifts & Pledges to Date: $ 1,207,524.27 121 Committed Prayer Partners

39 Anonymous Donors 447 Gifts & Pledges

FINISH STRONG

Visit the parish website at www.sprcc.org

for more details.

PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY! For the week of March 27th – April 2nd:

March 27 Brent Didier March 28 Cameron Domingue March 29 Phillip Domingue March 30 Blake Dubroc March 31 Casey Dugas April 1 John Dugas April 2 Adam Fenstermaker O Lord Jesus Christ, great High Priest, I pray that You call many worthy souls to Your holy priesthood. Enlighten the Bishop and Vocation Director in the choice of candidates, the Spiritual Directors in molding them, and the professors in instructing them. Lead the seminarians daily in Your unerring footsteps, so that they may become priests who are models of purity, possessors of wisdom, and heroes of sacrifice. May they be steeped in humility and aflame with love for God and man, apostles of Your glory, and sanctifiers of souls.

Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us. Amen.

JOIN US IN THE

FINISH STRONG PHASE

OF THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

WAYS YOU CAN GIVE:

YOUR PRAYERS - Your prayers for the success of our Capital Campaign is always a welcome gift!

PLEDGES - contributions may be pledged over a 3-year period.

CASH OR CHECK - Use envelopes provided in pew and drop in the collection or drop off at the office.

ONLINE - Secure gifts can be made online @ our parish website via credit card or bank draft at www.sprcc.org.

Your prayers are a welcome gift and are needed for the success of our Capital Campaign.

Call Karen Broussard at the parish office for more information.

“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”

ST. FAUSTINA: "O my Jesus, I beg You on behalf of the whole Church: Grant it love and the light of Your Spirit, and give power to the words of priests so that hardened hearts might be brought to repentance and return to You, O Lord. Lord, give us holy priests; You yourself maintain them in holiness. O Divine and Great High Priest, may the power of your mercy accompany them everywhere and protect them from the devil’s traps and snares which are continually being set for the souls of priests. May the power of Your mercy, O Lord, shatter and bring to naught all that might tarnish the sanctity of priests, for You can do all things." (Diary 1052)

If everyone gives a little, no one has to give a lot!

ACCESS TO PARISH OFFICE The Back Parking Lot & the Side Entrances to the Parish Office are Temporarily Inaccessible.

Until further notice, anyone having business to conduct at the Parish Office is asked to use the front porch entrance. Please park in the front parking lot or curbside on Church Street and utilize the front sidewalks. Your patience with the inconvenience is appreciated!

COME AND SEE Saint Joseph’s Seminary

PALM SUNDAY VOCATIONS RETREAT

April 7 – 9, 2017 Thought about the priesthood lately? Been on your mind a lot? Come and see what God has to say about it. MEN, 16 years & older, this weekend is about how to discern God’s call for your life.

No cost to you. Meals provided. Beds provided.

Reserve your spot today! Contact: Fr. Kevin Bordelon, Director of Vocations & Seminarians,

Diocese of Lafayette 337 - 261 – 5690 vocations@diolaf.org Visit lafayettevocations.org

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 Diaconate Formation Program. If you are involved in our parish and are feeling the need to serve more, contact Fr. Ledoux at the parish office and make an appointment

to talk to him about this possible calling.

Drainage Work Continues

EVERY GIFT COUNTS!

Preparing to Erect Crane

for Steeple Work

Forming Up the New

Chapel Foundation

CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR Pre-K (3 year olds) to 8th grade

To register or for information call 896-8973 or email Paula Frederick at pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org.

ATTENTION ALUMNI!! Send your full name and mailing and/or e-mail address to

Paula Frederick at pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org.

* Include the last year you attended St. Ann, St. Pierre, Assumption or CCS

WE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE!

Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admissions or employment.

PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931

www.CarencroCatholic.org

FAITH Formation CLASSES

PROGRAM 1st–8th GRADES HIGH SCHOOL

DATES: Thursday, April 27th

Sunday, March 26th

TIMES: 6:30PM 6:45PM

LOCATION: Carencro Catholic

Gymnasium 9th & 10th – St. Joseph Hall

11th - St. Anne House

REQUIRED ATTENDANCE:

Parents & Students March 26th – Students Only

PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS

The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

~Gen 2:7

REFLECTION: The act of creation described in Genesis 2:7 is a sovereign act. God did not have to do it. Yet without our asking for it or earning it, God brought us out of nothingness and into life, and sustains our existence at every moment.

PRAYER: Lord, teach us the lesson that there is no God but You and that no human being has dominion over life. Fill us with awe in Your presence.

ST. JOSEPH ALTAR

Thank You!

Our 7th annual St. Joseph Altar was blessed after the 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday, March 18th. On Saturday and Sunday all in attendance were invited to view the altar, pray, leave petitions, and join in a traditional meatless meal and snacks. On Monday, our Carencro Catholic School students were able to view the altar. On all three days, attendees (including the CCS students) received a bag with free items from the altar including a silicon bracelet with a religious saying on it. Also included in the bag was an explanation sheet of the items received. We would like to thank Cindy Courville for coordinating the St. Joseph Altar and all the people who helped prepare the Altar through donations, bringing items to the altar, or setting up the altar. Also, a special thanks to Carencro Catholic School students and their families for contributing items to be used in the baskets for needy families. Through their generosity and the generosity of our parish family, we were able to prepare 10 baskets to help needy families in our area. What a wonderful, faith-filled community!

LIVING SEXUAL PURITY

COURAGE – ENCOURAGE

IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW AFFECTED BY SAME-SEX ATTRACTION? Please tell them about

‘COURAGE’ - A spiritual support group for persons who struggle with same-sex

attractions and who seek help in living chastity according to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. (The only such apostolate approved by the Vatican). The Confidential Support Line is: 337-232-0074. You may also contact Fr. Ledoux for more info. or the priest chaplain of the local ‘Courage’ group, Fr. Donavan J. Labbe’ at 337-845-4168 or at lafayettecourage@yahoo.com or visit www.couragerc.net.

ENCOURAGE is a ministry within Courage dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions. Standing by the true teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, Encourage members support one another and their loved ones through discussion, prayer and fellowship. Come join us! Contact Fr. Donavan J. Labbe’ at 337-845-4168 or at lafayettecourage@yahoo.com for more information and for the time and location of the next meeting. You may also visit www.couragerc.net.

FAITH Formation

save the dates

HIGH SCHOOL

May 7th: 9th & 10th Grade Retreat

CONFIRMATION DATES

April 9th; 7am – 8pm:

Confirmation Retreat

May 10th; 6:00pm:

Confirmation Practice

May 11th; 6:30pm: Sacrament of Confirmation

* Confirmation Interviews as Scheduled

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

April 29th; 8am – 11:30am:

First Communion Interviews

May 6th; 8am – 11am: 1st Communion

Retreat

May 14th; 10:00am Mass: May Crowning

June 15th; 6:00pm: 1st Communion Practice

6:30pm: First Reconciliation

June 18th; 5:30pm: Sacrament of First Holy

Communion

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

St. Peter Parish is now offering a Grief Support Group for anyone who is suffering from the loss of a loved one. The meetings will be facilitated by Karol Meynard, Director of the Office of Pro-Life Apostolate for the Diocese of Lafayette.

The group meets on the First Saturday of every month at 9:00am at the St. Anne House. For more information, call the parish office at 896-9408.

SURVIVOR OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP

The death of a loved one is never easy and grief is experienced differently for everyone. The Jacob Crouch Suicide Prevention Services and the Office of Marriage and Family Life are forming

a support group especially tailored for survivors of suicide. This group will provide a safe place for those who have lost a loved one to suicide to share their struggles, experiences, and pain as they struggle to regain hope and strength. The group will be facilitated by a licensed counselor and is open to all survivors of suicide over the age of 18. The group will meet on two evenings a month. Call Kelley Chapman at (337) 261-5653 for more information or to register.

Boredom is a manifestation of selfishness. It can only occur when we are overly focused on ourselves. It always means that we have set God and neighbor aside to focus exclusively on ourselves, and that is never a recipe for

happiness. ~Best Lent Ever, Day 19

MARCH 19, 2017

OFFERING TOTAL $7,264.11 St. Vincent de Paul $192.00 Build. & Main. $1,020.00

Stewardship is the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God's gifts and shares

these gifts in love of God and neighbor.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP! BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT,

WE HAVE A WONDERFUL PLACE OF WORSHIP.

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Saint Paul gives us a wakeup call. As stewards of the light of Christ, we are to reflect that light with the help of the Holy Spirit. If Christ’s work has transformed and illuminated our lives, there should be a change. The light of Christ’s active presence should be at work in us. And as the light shines within us, we take on the properties of that light and we shine too. We are used by God to shine the light of Christ in the lives of others. A challenging Lenten reflection: Is the light of Christ shining in our hearts? Is the light of Christ reflecting out from us to others?

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and Christ’s love and respect to all people here at home and abroad. Next week, please give generously to the CRSC and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/cathoic-relief.

CRS RICE BOWL – Encounter Community We encounter Maria in Mexico, where a community of hardworking women share joys, sorrows and fellowship while growing economic opportunity at a greenhouse. How have your communities helped you encounter Christ anew this Lent? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

ROSARY FOR PEACE The Rosary for peace for our country and our soldiers will be prayed every Thursday before 6:30am Mass.

ALTAR SERVER WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT

SATURDAY 4:00 PM MASS James Ray (lead server)

Logan Landry + Saturday Rotation

SUNDAY 7:00 AM MASS

If your son has made his First Holy Communion, has entered the fourth grade, and would like to train to become an Altar Server, please contact Mr. Matthew Arceneaux at 337-316-5068 or mattarceneaux@gmail.com or contact the Parish Office.

SUNDAY 5:30 PM MASS Connor Rock (lead server)

Zach Rock Lucas Kennerson

Caleb Bodoin

SUNDAY 10:00 AM MASS Mr. Justin Courville

Andrew Arceneaux (lead server) John Paul Baudoin (lead server)

Jacob Feucht Ben Baudoin

Nicholas Feucht Peyton Davis

Andrew Feucht Nicholas Baudoin

IN MEMORIAM SANCTUARY LIGHT

In Memory of Tim Fontenot by Mom & Pa

ALL MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON

THURSDAY MORNINGS FROM 8:00AM TILL 12:00 NOON.

MONDAY - March 27 6:30AM - Janet Pitt Stemmans; Mike Johnson, Darlene Johnson, & Terry Abshire; Sue Benton by Bonne Mort Society; Daisy Mayard (DA), Sterling Mayard & Gwendolyn Bazer

TUESDAY - March 28 6:30AM - Patsy Cuccio; Vincent Hoang Van Tuan; Ruby R. & William Broussard; Lane Bordelon; Jodie Gilbert by Bonne Mort Society

WEDNESDAY - March 29 6:30AM - Yvonne, Bella, & Gussie Hernandez; Lane & Robert Bordelon; Jeanne & Aaron

THURSDAY - March 30 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; Andrea Beth Lejeune & Geraldine Ortego (BD); Norris Melancon (DA), M/M Arthur Melancon & M/M Joseph Arceneaux

FRIDAY - March 31 6:30AM - For living & deceased members of Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Society; Ruby R. Broussard & William Broussard; Laura & Shannon; Ruby & Rachelle Richard 5:30PM - Aubry Caffery & deceased members of Baudoin Family

SATURDAY - April 1 7:00AM - John G. Guidry; Douglas Johnnie & Frank Barker; Mayo & Nell Rose Benoit & Edmond “Bud” Dugas (BD); Claude & Jeannise Maturin; Robert Bordelon (DA) 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & living & deceased members of Coussan Family; Allen “Al” Bourgeois & Special Intention; Octave Trahan; Marie Lejeune (BD); Robert Mouton; Elmo Guilbeau by Usher Society; Sr. Veronica Wilson by Bonne Mort Society; Candy Knott & Lawrence Richard; Melancon- Connolly, Fontenot, Mouton Families

SUNDAY - April 2 7:00AM - M/M Richard Truax & living & deceased members of Truax & McMillan Families; Douglas Johnnie & Frank Barker; Eldine Marie Miller; John Melvin Dugas, Leonard Dugas Family & Rosemond Cormier Family; Andrew “Chalk” Benoit, Elita Benoit Cormier & Yola Cormier Dugas; Dr. Fred Meyer, M/M Ray P. Breaux, & M/M Ourelie Landry (His BD); Alexander Robin (BD); M/M Emick Prejean (Her DA) 10:00AM-Pro Populo 5:30PM - Ted Thomas Breaux; Deceased members of the Lejeune & Ortego Families; Ruth P. Guidry (DA); M/M John Kidder, Ellerine & Gloria

SATURDAY ROTATION Jesse Forest Lucas Credeur Matthew Mayer Luke Mayer Peyton Davis

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH?

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA

At both side entrances of our church, is a stand holding audio CDs which are part of the Lighthouse Catholic Media. These inspiring talks on various topics of Catholic life help build up our own faith in God and our Catholic beliefs and better prepare us to share our Catholic faith with others. On these CDs, we will hear some of the best Catholic speakers. Before you leave today, go by one of the

side entrances and check out our new CDs and share them with others!

CATHOLIC RADIO - A Christian Voice in Your Home

On the internet www.radiomaria.us New Iberia - 1360 AM or Lake Charles - 91.1 FM

CHRIST OUR KING COMMUNICATIONS Catholic Radio for Acadiana

90.5 FM, www.KLFTradio.com, and on Digital TV 50.5.

LIVE DAILY MASS FROM OUR CATHEDRAL: 12:05 each weekday

WATCH CATHOLIC T.V.—E.W.T.N. (Eternal World Television Network)

Channel 19 - Cox Cable; Channel 370 - Direct TV; Channel 261 – DISH Network

MOVIE REVIEWS: www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm

MASS TIMES: www.masstimes.org