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

 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  

Sacraments

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

Matrimony Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the anticipated

wedding date. Anointing 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

This is the Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today's gospel passage can really be broken down into three sections: The first part about fraternal correction, The second part about forgiveness and lastly,

The effectiveness of prayer. What unites all of the parts of this passage is the fact that they all have to do with community, specifically, though not exclusively, with the community of believers which is the church. Our faith is not lived in isolation, unless we elect to do so in religious orders, but in community with others. This community begins with our families and extends outwards to include our neighbors, our co-workers and others with whom we interact on a regular basis. And most certainly it includes those with whom we worship in community. Without this community, our faith will die. Consider the following story. A pastor heard that one of his parishioners was going about announcing that he would no longer attend church services. This rebellious parishioner was advancing the familiar argument that he could communicate with God just as easily out in the fields with nature as his setting for worship. One winter evening, the pastor called on this reluctant member of his flock for a friendly visit. The two men sat before the fireplace making small talk, but studiously avoiding the issue of church attendance. After a while, the pastor took the tongs from the rack next to the fireplace and pulled a single coal from the fire. He placed the glowing ember on the hearth. As the two watched in silence, the coal quickly ceased burning and turned an ashen gray, while the other coals in the fire continued to burn brightly.

The pastor's silent message was not lost on the parishioner. After a long pause, he turned to the pastor and said "I'll be back at services next Sunday." 

One of the songs that we sing frequently has these words:

We are many parts, we are all one body; And the gifts we have we are given to share. May the Spirit of Love make us one indeed; one the love that we share, one our hope in despair, One the cross that we bear. 

Then there is the song Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether which reminds us:

That by caring, helping, giving, we may be disciples true.  

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. 9: 11:30a.m., Staff Meeting (Celebration

of Birthdays of Deacon Boutte’, Shelia Ambrose, Ed Horn and Tammy LeBlanc). 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. 8: 11:30am Senior Luncheon (Bienvenu Hall) Oct. 16: Boss’ Day—TREAT your Boss. 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: 6 p.m., Wedding, Msgr. 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. 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. 12: St. Lucy Festival 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: Decoration church for Christmas 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 &

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 for mothers in need. Help us become instruments of God’s love and compassion.

Mary, Mother of the Church, graciously help us build a culture of life and a civilization of love, together with all people of good will, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen.

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.

Baptism August 29, 2020

Rhett David Landry; Isaac James Neuville; Frances Re Gaudet

August 22, 2020 Casey Lynn Russo

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.

Pew markers:

We are thankful to see many of our loyal parishioners

returning to mass, however, due to more parishioners attending mass and with much consideration, we have removed the every other pew signs to accommodate everyone.

please do your part to social distance, use hand sanitizer when entering church and wear your mask while inside church.

Thank you

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.

Senior’s Movie &

Luncheon with the Pastor:

When: Thurs., October 8, 2020 Time: 11:30a.m. Cost: $10.00 per participant. Age: 55+ Meal: Stuffed Turkey Rolls (2), Stuffed Chicken Rolls (2), Rice Dressing, Potato Salad, Bun, Dessert (cookie tray), water and punch. Movie: Just Mercy . If you have already registered for our previous luncheon that was cancelled, we have forwarded your reservation and deposit. Please call parish office NOW to register so that preparations will be made for all participants and bring a sweater if you are cold natured and a pillow or chair cushion for seating on chairs. Masks and social distancing may still be required. However, we have enough tables to keep individuals at a safe distance if this is still required. Format 11a.m. Participants should begin arriving at school cafeteria for fellowship – staff and volunteers will direct and small appetizer’s served. 11:25a.m. Opening Prayer 11:30a.m. Meal & Dessert 12:05p.m. Movie begins (approximately 1 hour in length). 1:30p.m. Participants depart for their respective homes (assistance is needed)

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BLESSED MOTHER STATUE WILL BE AT THE HOME OF

Francis & Nolan Champagne

September 7-14, 2020

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,

Appalachian

Applewood Manor

Point Of View

Mother’s Dream

Date -

Time

Eucharistic

Ministers

Lector Mass Intentions

Tuesday 9/8/20 Novena Mass

5:30pm

Doreen Durand Suzanne Durand

Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Murphy Oubre; Maude & Louis Champagne; Ethel G. Oubre & Mark; Mary Lou D. Lasseigne

Daily Mass 9/9/20 8:00 AM

Kathleen Durand

Dot Daspit Wed. 9/9/20 Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux Thurs. 9/10/20 Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux Fri. 9/11/20 Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Rowena & Rex Champagne

Saturday 9/12/20 4:00 PM

Larry & Rosemary Delahoussaye

George Choplin

Ethel G. Oubre; Michael Anthony Mire & Clifton Mire, Sr.; Georgean A. Babin, M/M Lucier Angelle Family; Clara Trahan Dwyer & JD Dwyer; Jean & Yola Poirier; Eursule & Antoine Latiolais; Lucy Champagne Theriot (DA); Dennis, Lucette & Walter Hulin; John “Noonie” Viator; Beranger D. Theriot; Harold P. Poirier & Family; Mac & Evelyn Champagne; Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Marella DeJean; Sr. Paul Bonin; Irvin & Shirley Hulin Delcambre; M/M Lloyd Barras & Grandchildren; George Resweber

Sunday 9/13/20 8:00 AM

James Broussard & Courtney Poirier

Dot Daspit AJ “Bon” & Leona Champagne; Jeff & Bart Barras; Donald & Tony Thomas; M/M Edmond Laperouse Family; Hubert & Lorena Hulin; Bryan James Poirier; John & Rita Douet; Priscilla Hulin; Ava Nicole Douet; Robert & Fred Daspit; Kim B. Signorelli; Myrtle Girouard & Roy Breaux; Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Alta & Mitchell Broussard; Lezime & Andrew Daspit; AJ “Jay” Melancon Jr. & Keith; Marie Mascherino; Jamie Degeyter; Gloria Henry; Ainsley Rae Bulliard (BD 9/13); Mary Ann & Robert Marks & Family; Albert Rodriguez; Souls in Purgatory; Special Intention; Kenneth Capritto (DA 9/16); Todd Walker

Sunday 9/13/20 11:00 AM

Connie Pelafigue; Loretta Blanchard

Lydia Guidry

Genevieve “Jenny” Theriot & Ben; M/M Desire Delahoussaye & Betty; Cliff Durand; Harvey Pelafigue; Marin & Joanna C. Durand; Hazel Robertson; Therese G. Delcambre; Garrett Matthew Tabor, Lilly Belle & DeBlanc; Harold G. Bienvenu, Jr.; M/M Edward Mouton; Pim & Pecko Eastin; Russell & Jeanelle Landry; Mary Lou D. Lasseigne; M/M Alfred Landry; M/M Albert Landry; Adelia L. Hulin; Aline Larson; Marie & John Sonnier, Sr. & Sissy; Leonce “Cas” Jr. & Cory “Cas” Boudreaux

General Offertory 08/31/2020 $ 8,052.00 Weekly Budget (2019/2020) $ 9,000.00 Difference $ - 948.00 Building Fund 9/6/20 $ 335.00 General Offerings 8/23/20 $ 4,426.00

Stewardship of Treasure Many Thanks for Your Continued Generosity!

The Second Collection THIS

weekend is for the BUILDING FUND

CANDLES Sanctuary Candle: Maude & Louis Champagne Consecration Candles: Suzette Bienvenu Judice; Yvette Romero Cartwright; ; Lawrence J. “Pee Wee” & Lillie Mae “Dottie” Barras & Andrew

Memorial Flowers:

Murphy Oubre (BD 9/8)

Rev. Kenneth Bienvenu (BD 9/3)

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson was the site of the Opening Mass of the Year of St. Joseph, which will be observed throughout the Diocese of Lafayette from August 16, 2020 to May 1, 2021. Bishop Douglas Deshotel joined Fr. Herb Bennerfield, pastor of St. Joseph, to celebrate the Opening Mass and to bless the church's St. Joseph Altar.

LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

4th Quarter Schedules have been e-mailed this week, if you have not received your schedule, please call the office at 394-6021 or you can pick up a copy in the sacristy. Thank you for

your ministry to St. Martin de Tours.