Pastor Rev. Fr. Kevin Bordelon

Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Christopher Cambre

Deacons Deacon Tommy Adams Deacon Denis LaCroix Deacon Barry LeBlanc Deacon Tim Ledet

Director of Finance/FacilitiesAlbert Johnson

Director of Youth MinistryJamie Orillion

Elementary Faith FormationJosette LeBlanc (Parish and School)

Parish SecretaryDebbie Harrington

Ministries and Outreach CoordinatorAndré Landaiche

Choir DirectorDavid Lalande

OrganistKurt Boudreaux

Facilities KeeperJohn Comeaux

Grounds KeeperDoug Langley

SacristanFlo Broussard

St. JosephRoman Catholic Church

Est. 1872

Parish Office401 S. Adams Ave.P.O. Box 199Rayne, La 70578

Office HoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pmWednesday: 8:00am - 2:00pmFriday: 8:00am - 12:00 Noon

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337-334-2193Fax: 337-334-2199stjoseph1872@diolaf.org

Twenty-eighth Sundayin Ordinary Time

October 15, 2017

Weekly CalendarMonday, October 169:00am - Rosary Group, Church6:00pm - Cub Scouts, FLC

Tuesday, October 176:00pm - Catholic Divorce Recovery Program, FLC6:30pm - Choir Practice, Church6:30pm - Legion of Mary Meeting, Cry Room

Wednesday, October 189:00am - Elderberries, FLC10:00am - Rayne Guest Home Mass6:30pm - RCIA, FLC

Thursday, October 199:00am - NO Babyberries6:30pm - Ultreya, Church

Friday, October 206:30am - Life Teen Mass followed by Breakfast and Cartoons

Saturday, October 21

Sunday, October 228:30am - CCD Class, RCE10:00am - CCD Mass, Church6:30pm - EDGE, FLCDeadline for High School Fall Retreat Registration

Weekly Mass TimesSaturday Vigil: 4:00 pmSunday: 7:00 am, 10:00 am & 5:30 pmMonday: 6:30 amTuesday: 12:05 pmWednesday: 6:30 amThursday: 12:05 pmFriday: 6:30 amFirst Saturday: 9:00 am

Reconciliation/Confession30 minutes prior to Mass or any other time by appointment.BaptismBaptisms are scheduled through the Parish Office. Please call 334-2193 to schedule the sacrament. Preparation Classes are held the 4th Sunday of each month after 10 AM Mass.MarriageCall the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of desired wedding date to schedule an appointment and begin the preparation process.FuneralsFuneral home personnel will contact the parish office for you to make all the necessary arrangements.Anointing of the SickContact the parish office to schedule the sacrament of anointing with one of our priests.

Readings of the WeekMonday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41Wednesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47-54Friday: Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

The Sanctuary Lamp

The Pieta Lamp

The Sanctuary Lamp burns constantly to proclaim the real presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Tabernacle. This week we dedicate the flame to:

Wilson & Laura A. Meaux & FamilyLinda P. ArceneauxBetty Ann Fontenot

Mother of Sorrows, You who held Jesus in your arms, please intercede with your Divine Son on behalf of:

Deceased Catholic DaughtersRonald “Ronnie” Thibodeaux

Darrel J. Dugas

BaptismsWe welcome those who entered our Catholic faith through the waters of Baptism:

Ryker Thomas Johnson

Nora Grace Reese

FacebookFor frequent updates and spiritual discussions please follow us on facebook: facebook.com/stjoerayne

Weekly Offertory

Sick and Shut-InPeggy Bellard, Denny Beslin, Elsie Besse, Betty Boullion, Madilyn Claire Boyer & Family, Christine Brandon, Herb Broussard Sr., Eugene Cahanin, Mona Carrier, Susie Carrier, Lima Clement, Ronald Clement, Christopher Comeaux, Kinley Comeaux, Eli Cormier, John Thomas Crouch, Peggy Deville, James Dogua, Wesley Doucet, Kathy Duhon, Elgie Dupuis, Frannie Dupuis, Mary Dugas, Kat Dupuis, Mona R. Falcon, Racy Foreman, Elizabeth Freeman, Judy Gautreaux, Mike Guidry, Karen Hebert, Hubert Hoffpauir, Kathryn Istre, Lloyd Jeffers, Deanna Lavergne, Jenee’ Lavergne, Malcolm Landry, Mark Wayne LeMaire, Noremia Lowenstien, Paul Matte, Terri H. Matte, Ruth McBride, Walter McCoy, Sandra Menard, Shirley Menard, Troy Menard, Ian Miller, Merlin & Norma Miller, Rita Monceaux, Joseph Ortego, Scott Pharr, Derek Plaisance, Craig Richard, Ruth Saloom, Edith Seaux, Linton Seaux, Layna Simon, Michelle Simon, Jeanette Simoneaux, Dexter Theunissen, Jr. Thibodeaux, Billy Towry, Sherman Trahan, Kurt Venable

Offertory of 10/01/2017 $11,688.49

National CDA SundayThe members of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Rayne No. 844 celebrate National CDA Sunday on October 15, by attending Mass together at the 10:00 am Sunday Mass. Come celebrate with us as we “serve the Lord with Gladness”.

Dearly DepartedOur faith community remembers in prayer our dearly departed. We pray that they will find joy & peace in the Lord’s presence. We extend our sincere sympathy to their families and friends.

Xander Cruz Benoit, Addie Broussard,Anais Alleman, Nabbie Brown,

Katherine Dupuis, Wilson Guidry

Homily Series on SacramentsFathers Bordelon and Cambre will be preaching a homily series on the sacraments to conclude ordinary time.

Initiation 10/15 - Eucharist

Service10/29 - Holy Orders

11/5 - Marriage

Healing11/11 - Confession11/18 - Anointing

Weddings

We joyfully share in theSacramental union of:

Dillon Shay Gatte & Claire Cathleen Lalande

Thank You!!!St.JosephParishFamilyFunDay

2017Sponsorships

PatronLevelSt.JosephHighSchoolClassof1963

CarpenterLevelMoutonPharmacy WarrenGuidryBraxtonMoodyIII ElderberriesSeniorGroup

PigglyWiggly TrahanFoodsJamieOrillionFamily

ApprenticeLevelRaynePharmacy RayneStateBank

MayorChuckRobichaux Dalfred&JoyceAllemanWillieLegerFamily PatsyChiasson

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CDA Rosary PilgramageJoin the Catholic Daughters as they make the pilgrimage to the different churches of the Diocese, reciting the Rosary at each church. You are responsible for your own transportation. Fill your car with family and friends. Everyone is invited to come along and join the caravan. You can bring your own lunch or enjoy a lunch at CES’T BON in Mermentau. Friday October 20th. Departing from St. Joseph at 8am.

Church Humor

Fall RetreatAre you in high school and wondering how you could possibly get a little more involved in your faith? Interested in going deeper but not sure how to take that first step? Fall Retreat is the perfect start. Don’t wait. Come!

Registration Deadline is October 22nd.All High School Students are invited to attend.

Please visit the parish website now to register.www.stjoerayne.org/registrations

Elderberries Bourré Winners

Life Teen Summer Camp

Elderberries realized a successful event of Sat. Sept. 30th. The winners of the Bouree Tournament are L-R Standing: Terry Oldham, First place, JoAnn Meche, Second Place, Angela Oliver, Third Place. L-R Sitting: Norma McCain, Fourth Place, Paul Perrett, Fifth Place, Gwen Masters Sixth Place.

EDGEWe have EDGE next Sunday October 22nd after the

5:30pm mass in Family Life Center.ALL 6th-8th graders welcome.

ROYAL DESCENT

PRAY!

This Weekend! Bring your lawn chairs!

Youth Ministry In Full Swing!Rayne Youth hosted events for Edge and Life Teen to kickoff a great year! Fr. Bordelon and Fr. Cambre hosted a barbecue in their backyard for Life Teen to enjoy, complete with can jam and a GIANT Jenga game! Edge enjoyed an awesome night of fun that included a [messy] relay race, name game, pranks, and a hilarious game called “Honey, do you love me?” 

These events have really set the bar for the year! We’re going to pray together, learn together, and have the best time doing it! Follow us on Instagram (@rayneyouth) for live updates throughout our Edge and Life Teen events! We’re excited to share our incredible year with you! Get involved: stjoerayne.org/registrations

October 2017 Liturgical Ministers Schedule

Pray For Priests and Seminarians

Eternal Father,

We lift up to You these and all the priests and seminarians of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. - Amen

Oct 16 Rev. Blaine Clement Sem. Alex Lancon Oct 17 Rev. Nathan Comeaux Sem. Rev. Mr. Korey LaVergne Oct 18 Rev. Gregory Cormier Sem. Cade LeBlanc Oct 19 Msgr. J. Douglas Courville, JCL Sem. Calvin LeMaire Oct 20 Rev. Robert Courville Sem. Seth Lemaire Oct 21 Rev. Angelo Cremaldi Sem. Joseph Marcantel Oct 22 Rev. Barry Crochet Sem. Riley Maturin

Eucharistic AdorersPlease consider scheduling one hour a week in the adoration chapel with our Lord. For more information please call or text Cathy Breaux at 337-501-1404 or email stjoe24.7@gmail.com to schedule your time.

Day Time Lectors Extraordinary Ministersof Communion Altar Servers

Sat. 4:00 pm Allison GrayAnnette Gossen

Erin Breaux, Barbara NugentDiana Duhon, Lyn Guidry

Allie GrayKatherine Gossen

Elise Gossen

Sun. 7:00 am Dan LandryJanet Bertrand

Becky Miller, Patrick MillerBetty Bellard, Mary Guidry

Ivy CredeurPeyton MenardParker Menard

10:00 am Devin SoesenoMargaret Young

Nathan Mouton, Linda AnconaAngelo Ancona, Liz Deaville

Evan HebertLane Comeaux

JC and Ashton OrillionEmma Landaiche

5:30 pm Laila Wyatt Leah GuidryBryan Guidry

Nasyr BillyAngelle Bourgeois

RCE Asks: Did You Know?

The Pope wears the zuchetto daily, both indoors and outdoors. Only the Pope can wear a white zuchetto.

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