St. Mar n de Porres Catholic ChurchSt. Mar n de Porres Catholic Church

Baptisms: Calltheof icetwomonthsinadvancetoscheduleanappointment.

Marriages: Callatleastsix(6)monthsinadvanceforpre‐marriageinstruction.

Reconciliation:EverySat.3:15pm‐4:15pmorbyappointmentduringtheweek.

Anointing of the Sick:Availableanytime,pleasecallof icetomakearrangements.

Holy Orders: Interestedinpriesthood,pleasecontactMsgr.DanielTorres439‐7400Ext.220

SACRAMENTS

PASTORAL STAFF Emergency 478‐3845

Sat. Anticipated Mass 4:30pm Sunday 8:00am,10:30am

Tuesday & Thursday 5:00pm Wednesday & Friday 8:00am Holy Days of Obligation 8:00am&6:00pm

MailingAddress:5383ElliottRoad

LakeCharles,Louisiana70605

(337)478‐3845Fax:(337)477‐2828Of iceHours:Mon.‐Fri.8:30a‐12N,1:00‐4:30pm

Of ice is closed from 12N - 1pm for lunch

www.smdpcatholic.com

In case of emergencies: (337)478-3845 (leave a message, someone will be paged)

MainChurch5495ElliottRd.Granger/VincentMulti‐PurposeComplex5326ElliottRd.

Reverend Monsignor Jace Eskind jace.eskind@lcdiocese.orgorpastor@smdpcatholic.com Deacon Richard Donahoe rdonahoe@smdpcatholic.comJackie Goodwill, Executive Secretary jgoodwill@smdpcatholic.com Pat Foy, Of ice Manager pfoy@smdpcatholic.comKellie Onxley, Bookkeeper konxley@smdpcatholic.com Joe Whitbeck, Dir. Communications/Facilities/IT jwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.com Leah Arnaud, Records/Receptionist larnaud@smdpcatholic.comDenise Donahoe, Director of Religious Education ddonahoe@smdpcatholic.com Sue Long, Religious Ed. Secretary slong@smdpcatholic.com Stacey Dinnell, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 1-4 sdinnell@smdpcatholic.com Lisa Perry, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 5-8 lperry@smdpcatholic.com Becky Clements, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 9-12 bclements@smdpcatholic.comEric & Lindsay Henrich, Youth Directorsyouth@smdpcatholic.com Amanda Ortego & Morgyn Grady, Asst. Youth Directors youth@smdpcatholic.com Pam Fontenot, Music Ministry/Liturgy Carie Barnes, Choir Director

YOUTH MEETINGS SUNDAY, November 15 Middle School Youth 4p

High School Youth 7p

MASS SCHEDULE

SMdP Service and Ministry Meetings November 15 - November 20, 2015

RCIA Candidate Catechesis Sun., Nov. 15, G/V South 9a

Religious Education Grades 5 -11

Sun., Nov. 15, 5:30p Various Locations

Bereavement Support Group Mon., Nov. 16, G/V Chapel 6p

Couples Prayer Series

Mon., Nov. 16, G/V South 6p

Gospel of Luke Lecture w/ Monsignor Eskind Tue., Nov. 17, Main Church 6:30p

Women’s Gospel Re lection

Wed., Nov. 18, Main Ch. Meeting Rm. 6a

Religious Education Elementary Grades 1 - 4 Wed., Nov. 18, 4:30p Various Locations

The Bridge 9th - 12th Grade Bible Study

Wed., Nov. 18, G/V North 7p

Al-Anon Meeting Thu., Nov. 19, Main Church Meeting Rm., 6p

Men’s Gospel Re lection

Fri., Nov. 20, Main Ch. Meeting Rm. 6a

AA/NA Recovery Meeting Fri., Nov. 20, G/V Kitchen 6p

SMdP Parish Leadership Parish Trustees

W.J. Lechtenberg

Veronica Miller

Pastoral Council

Sally Abate Todd Arnaud

Lana Ellis

Chad Higginbotham Neal Rider Amy Tyler

Lilly Vincent Finance Council

Emily Abshire David Bruchhaus

Mike Eason

David Goodly Tina Higgins

Johnette Szydlo Shively Verrette

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCESSun:Thirty‐thirdSundayinOrdinaryTimeMon:St.MargaretofScotland;St.GertrudeTue:St.ElizabethofHungaryWed:DedicationoftheBasilicasofSs.PeterandPaul;St.RosePhilippineDuchesneSat:PresentationoftheBlessedVirginMary

Visitwww.smdpcatholic.com,“Lagniappe”sectiontoaddorremove someone from the sick list. Names will beremovedafter90daysunlessrenewedorotherwisenoted.

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TMFrom the Collar At this time as we near the end of another

liturgical year, the Lectionary includes gospelsabouttheendtimesthatcallforustolookfarintothe future. Thesegospels inevitablypaintadarkanddismal picture of calamity anddoom, and sowe often dismiss them. The apocalyptic (comes from the Greek which means to uncover or reveal)imageryoftoday’sgospelisnoexception.Wearetemptedtoask,“When,Lord?”Jesus’answer,“nooneknows,”outtobringustopaymoreattentiontothepresent.Nowiswhatcounts.Thefutureisnow.WethinkofJesus’SecondComingasafutureevent.Infact,thedarkeningofthesunandmoonand stars is already happening in the trials andtribulations thatnotonlybeset the irstdisciples,butalsoarepartofourownlives.Jesuspromisesthat all these things will happen. He furtherpromises that he is “near, at the gates.” Thisgospelisabouttheultimatevictoryoverdarknessthat belongs to those who are faithful. Thatvictoryisnow.Thefutureisnow.Whatoughttostartle us into sober reality is that we know theend will come. Like the gospel, Daniel’s visiondescribesinthe irstreading“atimeunsurpassedindistress.”Alsolikethegospel,hisvisionrevealsthevictoryofthose“writteninthebook”whoaretheelect, thosewhohavebeen faithful. Wehaveall the means at hand to face darkness and evilwith con idence, assured that one day we “shalllive forever.” The future holds no fear for us;rather than fear, we anticipate our future withjoyful expectation, because the one we await iswithinandamongusnow.Thefutureisnow.

Fr. Jace

REJOICE AND BE GLAD

GETTING THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES “It’sgoingtogetworsebeforeitgetsbetter”isaphrasethatpreparesustobuckleupforaroughride.Weknowthatenduringadif icult timewillrequire some strenuous physical or emotionalenergyonourpartbeforeweexperiencethecalmofnormality.Ourpastexperiencetellsusthatwecanendurethedif icultpressurebetterwhenweknow how long it will last and if we know thatsomething better awaits us. Getting through thetough times while holding to the promise thatawaits us is the message of this weekend’sreadings. They point toward the promises ofGod’s kingdom that will come after themaelstromsandchaosofthisworld.©J.S.Paluch

JadenMeauxKalebMereCraigOgeaRobertSchexnayderPhilSmithCandaceTerryMitchellTerryTraeValentineGaryJamesViator

JerodAbshireAmieArnoldBradenBawcomBryceBawcomJohnComeauxRayCunodIIIJustinDaigleTodDebarge

SethEavesMichaelEudyLillieMaeEudyMichaelFuselierThomasGaryBradGrantGaryHoganJeremyLeBlanc

P P P P P P --- We keep in prayer our loved ones who We keep in prayer our loved ones who We keep in prayer our loved ones who are deployed to serve in military forces, as well as their families.are deployed to serve in military forces, as well as their families.are deployed to serve in military forces, as well as their families.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Nov. 16 - Nov. 22 Mon (11/16): 1Mc1:10‐15,41‐43,54‐57,62‐63;Ps119:53,61,134,150,155,158;Lk18:35‐43Tue (11/17): 2Mc6:18‐31;Ps3:2‐7;Lk19:1‐10 Wed (11/18): 2Mc7:1,20‐31;Ps17:1bcd,5‐6,8b,15;Lk19:11‐28 Thu (11/19): 1Mc2:15‐29;Ps50:1b‐2,5‐6,14‐15;Lk19:41‐44 Fri (11/20): 1Mc4:36‐37,52‐59;1Chr29:10bcd,11‐12;Lk19:45‐48Sat (11/21): 1Mc6:1‐13;Ps9:2‐4,6,16,19;Lk20:27‐40 Sun (11/22): Dn7:13‐14;Ps93:1‐2,5;Rv1:5‐8;Jn18:33b‐37

ThePastoralCounciloversees theannualStewardshipAward and gives all parishioners the opportunity tosubmit nominees. The Steward of the Year award isgiven to one male and one female parishioner whogoesaboveandbeyond in their service to the church.Please submit your worthy nominee by Monday,November 16. The 2015 Stewards of the Yearwill beannouncedatallMassestheweekendofNov.28&29‐1stSundayofAdvent.

Accepting Nominations for 2015 Steward of the Year Awards

SMdP 2014 Stewards of the Year

Donna Lechtenberg Neil Bahnsen

Thank You to all who volunteer for St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

Godeeper in to theSundayGospelMessages foranGodeeper in to theSundayGospelMessages foranGodeeper in to theSundayGospelMessages foranearly morning Gospel re lection for the upcomingearly morning Gospel re lection for the upcomingearly morning Gospel re lection for the upcomingSundayMass.SundayMass.SundayMass.

Women’sRe lectionEveryWednesdayMorningWomen’sRe lectionEveryWednesdayMorningWomen’sRe lectionEveryWednesdayMorning6amMainChurchMtg.Rm.6amMainChurchMtg.Rm.6amMainChurchMtg.Rm.

Men’sRe lectionEveryFridayMorningMen’sRe lectionEveryFridayMorningMen’sRe lectionEveryFridayMorning6amMainChurchMtg.Rm.6amMainChurchMtg.Rm.6amMainChurchMtg.Rm.

Coffee, Prayer, Re lectionCoffee, Prayer, Re lectionCoffee, Prayer, Re lection ‐‐‐ It’s a greatway to startIt’s a greatway to startIt’s a greatway to startthedayandunderstandGod’swordmoreclearly.thedayandunderstandGod’swordmoreclearly.thedayandunderstandGod’swordmoreclearly.

Immerse Yourself Immerse Yourself Immerse Yourself in the Light of Christin the Light of Christin the Light of Christ

Run Off Election

November 21 Vote Your

Conscience Pleaseremembertovotethisnext

Saturday,November21.

Knights of Columbus District Deputy Pete Snatic (C)presented the Star Council Plaque to the SMDPKnights ofColumbus Council. Accepting on behalf of the local SMdPCouncil is KC Grand Knight Louis Gaudet (L) and KCMembership Chairman Neal Rider (R). The Star CouncilAward recognizes outstanding achievement inmembership,insuranceandserviceprogramactivities.

SMdP KC’s Win Star Council Award

As of November 11, the women's gospel As of November 11, the women's gospel re lection group will resume regular weekly re lection group will resume regular weekly meetings on Wednesday’s at the main meetings on Wednesday’s at the main church meeting room at 6am.church meeting room at 6am.

Women’s Weekly Sunrise Women’s Weekly Sunrise Women’s Weekly Sunrise Gospel Re lection Gospel Re lection Gospel Re lection

Is Starting Back Up!Is Starting Back Up!Is Starting Back Up!

Thank You Sue Fleishman Wegive thanks to thecreativemind,educationalexpertise, and deep spirituality that SueFleishman has shared with the SMdP Education1‐4 Program, the volunteers, and thestudents. Sue has tendered her resignationeffectiveNovember15. Pleasejoinusinofferingprayers of thanksgiving for the gift of herservice.StaceyDinnellwillbetakingherplace.

Christmas Flower Christmas Flower Second CollectionSecond Collection

AsecondcollectionfortheannualChristmas lowerfundis coming up next weekend at Masses, November 21stand 22nd. You can make a monetary donation, inmemory of a loved one, memorial names will bepublished in theChristmasweekendbulletin. Proceedswillhelpoffset thecostofChristmas lowersanddecor,tobeusedduringAdventandChristmas.

Diocesan News

St. Margaret Catholic School is Seeking Middle School ELA Teacher

St. Margaret School is seeking a Middle School ELAteacher who can take over the responsibilities ofteaching religion classes. This position begins Jan. 1.Call the of ice at 436‐7959 or get an application atwww.stmcs.com

$10 for Turkeys Catholic Charities is collecting money to purchaseturkeys for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Lastyear Catholic Charities distributed 400 turkeys (alsoacceptingfrozenturkeys).DonationscanbedroppedofformailedtoCatholicCharitiesofSWLA12252ndSt.LC,LA70601‐indicateTurkey $10 onyourdonation.

Bishop Services Appeal St. Martin de Porres Parish has been given aquota ($53,004 up from $41,663 last year) bytheDiocese,tocollectfundstohelpsupporttheimportant functions ofmanyDiocesanOf ice ofMinistries such as, Catholic Charities, TheSt. Charles Center, Rachel’s Vineyard, andseminarians’ education and many more. Ourparishioner’shavegenerouslygiven in thepast.Please continue to give as generously aspossible to ful ill this year’s campaign appeal.On‐line givers remember to select secondcollectionsoptions,asdesired.

Scripture Lovers Invited

StartinginAdvent(Nov.30),theChurchmovesintoCycleC Mass readings and the Gospel according toLuke. Monsignor Jace Eskind will cover the third andlongestof the fourcanonicalGospels.TheGospelofLuketellsoftheorigins,birth,ministry,death,resurrectionandascensionofJesusChrist.Thepubliciswelcome‐bringafriend.

Monsignor Jace Eskind on the Gospel of Luke

Tuesday, November 17 6:30 - 7:30P Main Church

St. Louis High School Open House St.LouisHighSchoolannouncesitsannualOpenHouse,Wednesday,Nov. 18@6p.Middle School studentsandparentsare invitedtoattend. Doorsopenat5:00pandalltoursbeginat5:30pendwithashortpresentationbyPrincipal/DeaconChristopherFontenot.SLCHSteacherswillshowcasecurriculumwhileclubs,organizationsandsportsteamswillbeavailableforquestions.

Have you suffered a loss? Death of a loved one? Loss of a job? Loss of a home?

Please join the Bereavement Team forhelp in any grief you may beexperiencing. Monday, Nov. 16, at 6pm in the G/V Chapel. Call DebbieBruney at 478‐9602 for moreinformation.

SMdP Grief Support Group

Facing the Holidays

The Bishop’s Gala - A Night with Frank Sinatra

TheBishop’sGala‐Sat.Dec.,12 ‐6:30pto11:30p,LakeCharlesCivicCenter.Ticketscostsare$125ea.or$1,250foratableoften. AnightofsocializingwiththeNelsonRiddle Orchestra “A Tribute to Frank Sinatra” Big Bandmusic, dancing, great food and exciting auction items.Proceeds bene it the communications effort of theDiocese to evangelize on TV, in print and on the web.Tickets are available at the Chancery, DiocesanwebsiteorcallConnieat439‐7400.

O 2015 O G

General Offertory ‐$80,807 Second Collections: DebtReduction‐$26,997MissionSunday‐$2,116BishopService’sAppeal‐$6,278

Thank You For Your Generosity!

Community Church Cleaning A community church cleaning is planned forDecember 5 from 10am ‐ 12 pm. Pleaseconsideringbringing supplies forwhatyouwouldliketohelpclean.CallDianneDionneat794‐9490formoreinformation.

Mass Intentions

Special Events This Week Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.

Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 21 Nov 22

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Campaign for Human Development; RCIACandidateCatechesisG/VS.9a;RCIAChurchMtg.Rm.9:10a;YouthMiddleSchool4p&HighSchool7p;REGrades5‐115:30‐7p NoMass;CouplesPrayerGroupG/VSouth6p,BereavementGroupG/VChapel6pMass5p;GospelofLukeLecturew/MonsignorEskindMainChurch6:30pWomen’sRe lectionMainChurchMtg.Rm.6a;Mass8a;REGrades1‐44:30p;TheBridgeHighSch.BibleStudyG/VNorth7pMass5p;Al‐AnonMainChurchMtg.Rm.6pMen’sRe lectionMainChurchMtg.Rm.6a;RosaryBeforeMass;Mass8a;AA/NAGroupG/VKitchen6pConfessionAvailablefrom3:15PtillMass;AnticipatedMass4:30p 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Christmas Flowers - RCIACandidateCatechesisG/VS.9a;YouthMiddleSchool4p&HighSchool7p;REGrades5‐115:30‐7p

Sat. Sun. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.

Nov 14 4:30p Nov 15 8:00a 10:30a Nov 17 5:00p Nov 18 8:00a Nov 19 5:00p Nov 20 8:00a Nov 21 4:30p Nov 22 8:00a 10:30a

ParishionersofSt.MartindePorresLethaVincent;ThomasRogers,Sr.:InMemoryofDeceasedKnightsofColumbusMembers:AnthonyMancuso,Sr.,LeroyHollier,JosephWilfert,DonaldHiggins,Richard"Bud"Bono,BenZaleski&TomDeLaurealJerryMiller&Fly.;Henry&Sybil(B)Istre;VillaMariaRetirementCenterDonaldHiggins;GaryL.Pearce(A)RoyJamesArabie:MerlynRobinson(B);MontyPaulRodriguez(A)ElenderLeComptePeggyBondick(B),Kathy&SiltonBondick,Tenais&VerniceBondick,Reginal"TeeTee"Deshotel,CurtisArvilleElsonJ.Broussard;NicholasR.KubiakParishionersofSt.MartindePorresLeonPellerin(B),RobertaDaigle(B),VoorhiseCarriere(B)

For information on prayer intentions, loved ones birthdays, special wedding anniversaries, or sponsoring altar lowers, please call the parish of ice at 478-3845.

TheSeminarisaninvitationtorenewandignitethepowerof the Holy Spirit that was received at Baptism andCon irmation. ItpromotesadeeppersonalcommitmenttoJesusChristinopennesstotheHolySpiritandHisgiftsandcharisms. It provides an opportunity to experience apersonal Pentecost in our lives and serves as anintroductiontoalifeinthepoweroftheHolySpirit.

8 am – 4pm Place: Granger/Vincent South

Registration Forms are available in the Narthex and church of ice

Life in the Spirit

Seminar at SMDP November 21, 2015

Upcoming 2nd Collections

Nov. 22 ‐ChristmasFlowers Dec. 6 - DebtReduction/BuildingFund Dec. 8 ‐ImmaculateConception Dec. 13 ‐Bishop’sServicesAppeal Dec. 20 ‐RetirementFundforPreists

Wednesdays

7:00-8:30 pm G/V North

B S H S S

Upcoming Bridge Dates and Topics

Nov18–Sortcansforfoodbaskets

Nov25–ThanksgivingBreak

Dec2–Altaration:WhatIsOurResponse

Dec9–Altaration:The“Whys”Behindthe“Whats”

Dec16–Christmascelebration

Dec23&30–ChristmasBreak

ALL are welcome! Bring your friends!

Questions?ContactBeckyClementsbclements@smdpcatholic.com

337‐478‐3845ext111

CDA Christmas Party CDA Christmas Party CDA Christmas Party & Baby Gifting& Baby Gifting& Baby Gifting

The SMdP Catholic Daughters havescheduled their annual meeting and

Christmas party for December 8 at Granger/VincentSouth.

Instead of exchanging gifts, CDAmembers are asked tobring “babygifts” tobedonatedtoNewLifeCounselingand the SMdPGabriel Project. SMdP parishioners can also participate by donating baby gifts at church the weekend of Nov. 28 & 29 (wrapping isn’t necessary, look for the baby crib).

Formore information callGayleGaudet at 513‐3740orChristineManualat425‐0597.

Information Page Church Name: St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Bulletin Number: 0981756 Publication Date: November 15, 2015 Contact Information: Joe Whitbeck (editor) 337-478-3845 jwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.com 337-842-6027(cell) Transmission Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 8 pages, including cover - 2 ad pages to be added Software: Publisher 2010 Adobe X