STAFF Very Rev. Anthony Fontenot, V.F.

Dean of the South Deanery and Pastor fathertonyf@yahoo.com

Shane Swire ..................... Office Manager/Bookkeeper Tiffany Champion.................... Administrative Assistant David Swire ..................................... Youth Ministry/VBS JoAnna Bearb .................. Elementary PREP Coordinator Tammy Duhon ............. Jr. High/LifeTeen/Confirmation Emilie McCown ................. Music Director/Accompanist Aaron Nash ........................................... R.C.I.A. Director

OFFICE HOURS Monday‒Thursday ............................. 9:00 am‒4:30 pm Friday ................................................ 9:00 am‒12:00 pm

Closed for lunch 12:00 pm‒1:30 pm

CONFESSIONS Saturdays 4:00‒4:50 pm, 30 minutes before each Sunday Mass and daily Mass or by appointment

BAPTISMS Call the Church office for details.

MARRIAGE Call the Church Office at least 6 months in advance.

PARISH RELIGIOUS ED. PROGRAM (PREP) Elementary ................................. Monday 5:15‒6:30 pm Jr. & Sr. High ......................... Wednesday 6:00‒7:30 pm Confirmation Classes ............ Wednesday 6:00‒7:30 pm Administrative meeting ....... 11th gr. only 7:35‒7:45 pm

PARISH TRUSTEES Lisa Henry Mickey Richard

FINANCE COUNCIL Chris Lemoine Chris Klein Drusilla Jones

PASTORAL COUNCIL Jill Breaux, Vice Chair Tammy Duhon, Secretary

Cookie Phillips Wilma McDaniel Becky Hensgens Herman Leger Harold Dyke

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 am • Wednesday & Friday: 5:00 pm

Christian Prayers 30 minutes prior to weekday Mass Saturday Mass: 5:00 pm‒Anticipated Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am

Holy Days: To be announced

JULY 29, 2018 • 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • VOLUME XVI ISSUE 35

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Sat., July 28 17th Sunday In Ordinary Time – 2 Kgs 4: 42-44; Eph 4: 1-6; Jn 6: 7-15 8:00 pm Tommie Guidry, J.B. & Holland O’Blance,

Cory Venable, James Chavis, Evelyn Carmouche, In honor of Iola Smith

Sun., July 29 17thSunday In Ordinary Time – 2 Kgs 4: 42-44; Eph 4: 1-6; Jn 6: 7-15 8:30 am Charles Breaux, Carl Sing Faulk, P.J. &

Martha Sliman, Sanders Miller, In honor of Iola Smith

10:30 am Parishioners

Mon., July 30 – St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor of the Church- Jer 13:1-11/Mt 13:31-35

Tues., July 31-- St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest- Jer 14:17-22/Mt 13:36-43 8:00 am Arthemond Conner; *A.D. & Boonie Trahan;

Curley, Helen, David “DD,” Sue & Allen Wayne Vincent; Ed & Nell Vaughan; T.R. & Myrtis Duhon, *In honor of Iola Smith

Wed., Aug 1 – St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor of the Church- Jer 15:10, 16-21/Mt 13:44-46 5:00 pm Ashful Authement, Sr., *In honor of Iola

Smith

Thur, Aug 2 – St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest—Jer 18:1-6/Mt 13:47-53 8:00 am Gertrude & Albert Colligan, Don Wagner,

*In honor of Iola Smith

Fri., Aug 3—Jer 26:1-9/Mt 13:54-58 5:00 pm Viola Bourque, *Boonie Trahan (Birthday),

*In honor of Iola Smith

Sat., Aug 4 18th Sunday In Ordinary Time – St. John Vianney, Priest—Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35 5:00 pm Tommie Guidry, Donald Clark, In honor of

Iola Smith

Sun., Aug 5 18th Sunday In Ordinary Time – Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35 8:30 am Parishioners 10:30 am Douaine & Channing Conner, Woodrow

Broussard, Gervis & Leola Conner, Leza & Alice Broussard, Pierre Boudreaux, Jr., CtK ACTS Men & Women, Allen Conner; Terry LeDoux; A.D. & Boonie Trahan; Curley, Helen, David “DD”, Sue & Allen Wayne Vincent, Ed & Nell Vaughan, T.R. & Myrtis Duhon; Paul Sonnier, In honor of Iola Smith

Masses are $5.00 per intention per mass

SANCTUARY LIGHTS : For Protection Against Storms

Reflecting on Sundays Reading

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER

UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

July 29, 2018 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Have you ever wanted to be part of something bigger? Even

the most independent among us likes to make changes and

have an impact on others. In this Sunday's Gospel reading,

Jesus demonstrates one of his most iconic miracles - the mul-

tiplication of the loaves. It is a sign of the institution of the

Eucharist, when we are fed not by bread but by the Body of

Christ.

In the stories of ancient pagan gods, mighty deeds were

done entirely under the gods' own power. Mortals may have

offered sacrifices to start the chain of events, but they played

little role in the miraculous works themselves. Jesus is en-

tirely different. The multiplication of the loaves is a prime

example not only of Jesus' power over nature, but of the way

he equips his disciples.

First, Jesus asks Philip a question "to test him." Jesus has

seen the crowds and "he himself knew what he was going to

do," but he wants his disciples to start thinking about the

problem and its solution. Andrew offers a suggestion, though

he isn't confident in it. "There is a boy here who has five

barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so

many?" Jesus honors Andrew's suggestion, takes the offered

loaves, and delegates the Apostles to bring order to the

crowd. When the crowd has been fed, the Apostles "gather

the fragments left over." In the process, they discover with

wonder that bread has been produced in super abundance.

In the sacraments, God works through simple matter to

make grace real in our lives. He works in and through us as

well. Are you facing problems that could have spiritual

solutions? Is there a need in your parish or community that

you could meet? Whatever our hesitancies, Jesus honors our

simple loaves and fishes. He invites us to participate in his

generous work of redemption, just as we are.

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PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JULY

Pope Francis: Evangelization: Priest and their Pastoral Ministry That priest, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests.

Bishop Provost: May God spare the coastal region from all storms and destructive weather during this hurricane season and for the recovery of those who are still displaced, homeless or rebuilding from previous destruction.

COLLECTIONS Third Weekend of July 2017 $ 6, 811 Third Weekend of July 2018 $ 7, 187

Please check our website for online giving options, www.ctkcatholic.org

SECOND COLLECTION AUGUST 5TH Building Fund

SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 4TH/5TH

SATURDAY 5:00 PM SUNDAY 8:30 AM SUNDAY 10:30 AM

ALTAR SERVER Erica Guillet Ana Guillet

Adelie Watson Ciara Barton

Brenon Nash Jobe Hebert

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION

Mary Richard Lee Sensat

Juliana Hinton

Phyllis Nash Raymond Maylen

Kimberly Shelstead

David Trahan Chris Bearb

Jendy Trahan

LECTORS Charlotte Chavis

Jeanette Fontenot Oralia Benoit Betty Sonnier

Hope Droddy Drusilla Jones

CHILDREN’S CHURCH (10:30) Becky Dupre`

THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM OF THE DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES

is accepting applications for the positions of Manager and Technician. All interested persons may contact the Child Nutrition Office at 433-9640, ext. 201 or 202 for further information.

PRAY FOR OUR SOLDIERS… Lord hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need, Amen.

Joshua Smith, Kim Rossiter, Charles McFarland,

Brad Grant, Nicholas LaFrere Jeremiah LaFosse,

Blaine Pakerson, Samuel Richard,

Brady St. Romain, Treavor Carriere, Kody Willis,

Christopher Piper, Austin Hebert, Laci Rosfeld,

Daniel Andrus, Jake Verrette, Blake Barrett,

Tyler Nunez & Blake Albrecht

For parishioners who have family members or friends who serve in any branch of the Armed Forces, please call the office to add names to the prayer list.

For the simplest, fastest way to stay connected in the par-ish. Join the flock. Sign up today!

Follow the steps below:

For occasional texts or emails from our pastor of concern to the whole parish:

Text CTKCHURCH to 84576 or if you’d prefer just emails visit our church at: flocknote.com/CTKCHURCH/CTK to sign up.

Can you find the answer in the bulletin?

WHY DO WE DO THAT?

Question: What is the difference between mortal and venial sin?

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Grace Abshire, Sam Ange Jr., George Ange, Danielle Babineaux, Brian Babineaux, Dash Barrett, Justin Bartie, Ronald & Lynetta Beaugh, Russel Bello, Todd Benoit, Janet Berlin, Whitney Beronie, Melvin Bertrand, Mariosa Blessington, Addison Bordelon, Kelly Boudoin, Brandon Boudoin, Chance Boudreaux, Betty Boyd, Dwayne Boyd, Sarah Brandow, Charlie Mae

Brasseaux, Casen Broussard, Evolia Broussard, Irvin Broussard, Marlena Broussard, Mitchell Broussard, Jamie Burt, Fay Caldwell, Evelyn & Hayes Carmouche, Sherry Carnahan, Becky Cart, Nash Chapman, Charlotte Chavis, Joan Chesson, Jimmie Patrick Clark, Cecil Clark III, Dudley Clarke, Jessica Clements, Brenda Conner, Kade Conner, Shawn Conner, Janelle & Leland Crochet, Vicky DeRouen, Allen Desormeaux, Myrna Donnelly, Ann Dore, Percy (Joe) Doucet, Taylen Droddy, Tim Duffy, Hazel Dunlap, Hurlin Duplichain, Phoebe Dupre, Wade Dupre, Ronnie Dupuis, Arleen Elliott, Dylan Estep, Kayla Fitzpatrick Family, Darryl Farque, Dorothy Fontenot & Family, James Fontenot, Robert Fontenot, Sandra Fontenot, Margie Fontenot, Pauline Fontenot, David & Carolyn Fruge, Billie Jean Fruge, Jason Fruge, Rena Fruge, Kevin Funn, Debbie Garrett, Sharon Gaspard, Monica Gentry, Elaina Granger, Maurine Granger, Joyce Granger, Neil Gremillion, Tammy Guidry, Jean Guillet, Judy Broussard Guillory, Phoebe Guillory, Judy Broussard Guillory, Carol Hannah, Gary Hardy, Leven Harmon, Margie Harper, Brayden Michael Harris, Jackie Harris, Rose Harris, Robert Heard, Davy Hebert, Mary Hebert, Betty Hebert, Tina Hebert, Keegan Hoffpauir, Naomie Holloman, Damani James, Frankie Jester, Mary Johnson, Linda Gay Jones, Wayne Jones, Tessa Labove, A.J. & Margie Landry, Drue Lannin, George Lapoint, Grayce LaRacca, Melissa Laughlin, Rita Leginon, Barbara Lemaire, Evelyn Lemoine, Ruth & Donald Licatino, Ervin Lognion, Ashton Louviere, Devinda Love, Byron Love, Dale Lutgring, Sara Malveau, Philip Lee Maurice Maynor, McLean, Christina Meaux, Sue Mhire, Sonia Miller, Roger “Pete” Miller, Deloris Miller, Lynn Miller, Eula Mae Miller, Helen Moreau, David Moreau, Blake Nash, David Nelson, Dennis Niver, Randy Nunez, Dolores Nunez, Grayson Nunez, Juanita Nunez, Diane Olivier, Dorothy H Orsot, Austin Owens, Melissa Palombo, Mike Parker, Sue Parker, Charley Patterson, Dot Pellerin, Gilbert & Ruby Peshoff, Wilbur Porche, Vernon Primeaux, Virgie Primeaux, Shirley Primeaux, Margaret Ann Richard, Joseph Richard, Gertrude & Buddy Robinson, Paula Rogers, Mary St. Romain, Louis & Barbara Roy, Nancy Roy, Beverly Royer, Joyce Ryan, Rosa Maria Santos, Brain Sapia, Quenton Savoie, Margie Savoie, Destiney Saxby, Madi Seaward, Jeral Semien, Tommye Shaver, Connie Shuff, Don Simon, Helen Simon, Iola Smith, Kenneth Smith, Hammas Smith, Joy Smith, Talon Sonnier, Melissa Sweat, Margret Terrell, Mike Theriot, Morgan Hardie & Baby Acyce Theriot, Gerdell Theriot, Zula Thibodeaux, Estelle Thibodeaux, Joyce Tilley, Billy Ray Trahan, Laura Trahan, Michael Tramel, Charlotte Trosclair, C.O. Vallet, Whitney Veronie, Jean Verret, Norma Verrett, Karen Washington, Patrick Watson, Deborah Weeks, Huey West, Mayola Wickie, Twila Woods, Charlene Wyche, Earl Young

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Names will be removed after 4 weeks. Call the parish office (478-0213) to have names remain on the list or to have them removed.

Monday, July 30 No Mass

Tuesday, July 31 7:30 am Christian Prayers 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am Pro-Life Rosary

Wed, Aug 1 4:30 pm Christian Prayers 5:00 pm Mass

Thurs, Aug 2 7:30 am Christian Prayers 8:00 am Mass

Friday, Aug 3 4:30 pm Christian Prayers 5:00 pm Mass

Saturday, Aug 4 4:00 pm Confession 4:30 pm Rosary in the Church 5:00 pm Mass

Sunday, Aug 5 8:00 am Rosary in the Church 8:30 am Mass 10:30 am Mass

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AUGUST MEETINGS

2 ACTS CORE Meeting/office lobby (6:00 pm) 3 K.C. Officer’s Meeting/hall (6:30 pm) 4 Men’s Scripture Reflection Group (6:00 am) 10 Men’s Scripture Reflection Group (6:00 am) 16 K.C. Meeting (6:30 pm) 17 Men’s Scripture Reflection Group (6:00 am) 24 Men’s Scripture Reflection Group (6:00 am)

JULY EVENTS

29 Blood Drive (9:00-1:00 pm)

AUGUST EVENTS

9 Chaplet of Divine Mercy (5:30 pm) 9-12 CtK Teen ACTS retreat 12 Teen ACTS return @ 10:30 Mass w/reception in hall to follow 14 Feast of the Assumption Mass (Vigil) (6:30 pm) 15 Feast of the Assumption Mass (Feast Day) (8:00 am Mass) 15 Office Closed/No 5:00 pm Mass (Feast of the Assumption) 17 Catholic Charities (8:30-11:30 am) 19 Commissioning of Men’s ACTS team (10:30 am Mass) 19 Fundraiser dinner w/silent & live auction (5:00 pm) 20 Office closed-due to weekend fundraiser 20 Abraham’s Tent (8:00-12:30 pm)

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YOUTH MINISTRY

Next meeting: TBD Youth Minister: David Swire

Ctkyouth.david@gmail.com

The next meeting of the CTK Youth Group will take place towards the beginning of the school year. Look at your bulletin for details. David, Ty, and the entire Christ the King Youth Group would like to wish everyone a fun, and safe summer.

PREP registration forms are now available for religious education year (18’-19’). At Christ the

King, K-5th grade attend on Mondays (5:15-6:30 pm) begins Monday, August 27th and 6th—11th

attend on Wednesdays (6:00-7:30 pm) begins Wed, Sept 5th. Please try to have your student (s)

registered by Sunday, August 26th for all grades. Registration forms are now in church, office and

online. Completed forms may be dropped off at church during regular business hours, in the drop

box, & in the collection basket. Keep watch in the bulletin and on our website for other news

(www.ctkcatholic.org)

REGULAR CHOIR REHEARSALS Monday’s at 6:00 pm in the church unless noted differently in the bulletin or announced at Mass. If anyone is interested in joining, please join us.

YOUTH BAND ENJOY YOUR SUMMER BREAK!! We will return to our Ministry with the New School Year. If you would like to join the Youth Band please email Rebekah Bernard at liltigermama20@gmail.com to get music emails and announcements.

ACTS CHOIR In Honor of our Brother in Christ Blaine A. Doucet we have begun the Ministry of the 4th Sunday ACTS CHOIR will be rehearsing on the second Monday and fourth Wednesday during the summer from 6—7pm in the church. We will also meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Music Practice Room in the Hall on the Sunday Morning in which we sing. Please feel free to join us for rehearsal, sign up for updates by texting CTKSING (use all capital letters) to 84576; or email Rebekah at liltigermama20@gmail.com. If you miss practice on Monday please still come and sing with us at 9:30 on the appropriate Sunday!

If anyone would like to serve for The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

(Holy Day). The Masses will be Tuesday, Aug 14th at 6:30 pm (Vigil) and Wednesday,

Aug 15th at 8:00 am.

Please call the office if you would like to volunteer.

HOLY MASS and ADORATION for HEALING

Come and experience the healing power of Christ in the Eucharist! August 2nd at the Cathedral of the Immacu-late Conception. 5:30 PM - Rosary and Confession, 6:00 PM - The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, 7:00 PM Eucharistic Exposition with Prayers for Healing, concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

"By His wounds we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5).

FRESH FIRE 2018, a day-long gathering for those desiring refreshment and empowerment in the Holy Spirit, will take place Saturday, August 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St Benilde Cafete-ria, 1901 Division Street, Metairie.

The event is sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO) and speakers will include Al Mansfield, Patti Mansfield, and Johnny Bertucci – all leaders in Catholic Charismatic Renewal. The theme for the day is “Return to Your First Love” and will focus on the call of the Lord to us now. The day will include praise and worship, preaching and empowerment ministry. Music will be provided by Jamie Diliberto and Tongues of Fire. Registration is $30 per person and includes lunch. Special price for youth ages 18-30, $10. Register online at www.ccrno.org no later than Wednesday, August 22, 12:00 noon, to reserve lunch. On-site registration will be accepted but no lunch is guaranteed. Call CCRNO at 504-828-1368 for more information.

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*******AUCTION, AUCTION! ********

Tickets on sale now! Only $50 per person includes social, silent auction bidding, door prize opportunities a delicious Cajun feast, and a great evening!

Tuesday, August 14th -AUCTION ITEM DEADLINE – Time to turn in auction donations. If there is a problem meeting this deadline, please let the office know! If you have a friend who has a business or a talent for crafts….ask them to donate!

Sunday, August 19th – AUCTION DINNER NIGHT!! Have you gotten your tickets yet? They are on sale after every mass or you may drop by the office to purchase your ticket or purchase online at our website. The cost is $50 per person and the dinner will take place at the Chalkley room at Burton and the food is generously donated by Pronia’s – a scrumptious Cajun Feast. Cash, check and credit cards accepted that night for auction winners and at the office as well for ticket purchases.

Tickets are on sale now at the office and after each mass. Get yours soon before we sell out – seating is limited.

Silent Auction bidding begins at 5 pm with appetizers, drinks, and the meal begins at 6 pm.

St. Louis High “Havana Nights” Dinner Auction

Grab your fedora and Cuban wear, and head over to Havana if you dare!

St. Louis Catholic High School invites you to pull out your best Cuban Attire and join us for this years All Saints Dinner Auction to benefit all students. This exciting event is Saturday, August 18th begin-ning at 6:30 pm at the Historic Calcasieu Marine Bank.

It will be a night to remember with an all Cuban menu, salsa dancers, and a special performance by the Flamethrowers.

Tickets are limited…save your spot online at slchs.org or by calling the school at 337-436-7275 ext 237.

ST CHARLES CENTER

Camp Karol: Now and Into the Future Deacon Brian Soileau, Aug 7th from 6:00-8:00 pm. Suggested donation $20. Register by Aug 3rd.

The Love of God Sr Depwe, Aug 14th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Suggested donation $20 includes supper. Register by Aug 10th.

Call center to register/info 855-1232 stcharlescenter.com

Thank you to all our sponsors! We greatly appreciate you. It is your generosity that provides the bulletin at little or no cost. For information about advertising, please contact Debra Mayeaux 225-400-4106.

CATHOLIC QUOTES - WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL

Go to the Lord very simply. With the surrender of a small child.

-St. Peter Julian Eymard

Christ the King ACTS email list:

We are working on updating our list of parishioners who have made ACTS (either here or elsewhere), in order to send out emails to all who want to receive them regarding our parish ACTS community.

If you have made ACTS, are a member of Christ the King and do not receive emails and want to; please send an email to christthekingacts@gmail.com. In the subject put, Re: CtK ACTS Emails and in the body put your name, the year you made your ACTS retreat, number of teams served on and your email address and best contact number.

Thank you for your assistance!

RCIA INQUIRY-

RCIA- If you are interested in discerning becoming Catholic - these sessions are for you. The INQUIRY will be starting soon.

RCIA Catechists Needed: You don’t have to be a theo-logian to volunteer for this and would only have to teach approx. once every 6-8 weeks. Consider sharing the faith you live with others.

Please call the church office if you are interested in RCIA or being a Catechist for RCIA.

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CHURCH CLEANING MONTH OF JULY

Frances Benoit Nena LeBlanc

Paula Greathouse

Thank you for keeping our church clean!

CANNED GOODS & POWDERED MILK CHRIST THE KING IS ACCEPTING ASSORTED CANNED GOODS,

GARDEN PRODUCE & POWDERED MILK FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO

DONATE PLEASE DROP IT OFF AT THE FRONT OFFICE OR IN THE BACK OF THE CHURCH.

*All Volunteers Please Read!*

Safe Environment time!

If you plan to work in a ministry that involves youth in any capacity, PREP, VBS, Youth Minister, Music, Staff, etc., you must be Safe Environment certified through the Diocese of Lake Charles for the fiscal

year 2018 - 2019. The Safe Environment Training is now available online (July 1st). Please go to

the Lake Charles Diocese website at http://safeandsacred-lcdiocese.org , enter your

username and password. Be sure to save it for future use. If you don’t remember it click on the button that says, “Yes help me with my password”. IT IS VERY IMPOTANT THAT YOU DO NOT RECREATE AN-

OTHER ACCOUNT! If you have never completed the certification online before, please click on the “Create

new account” icon. You will need to make a profile that will be used each year for certification. Please

keep your profile information on file for you records. The background screening is streamlined online for

the newcomers and you will not have to fill out a paper copy. If you have completed the certification

online before June 30, 2018, it is time to renew your certification for this fiscal year 2018 - 2019. Please follow the same instructions as above and use your same profile information as last fiscal year, click on the “Renewal” icon, and complete the certification. If you have any questions, please call the office during

regular business hours.

We must all be up to date by August

15th. No Exceptions!

Divorce in the Eyes of a Catholic

An Educational Seminar (open to everyone)

Our Lady Queen of Heaven FLCC (Activity Rm)

Saturday, August 4, 2018 (9-11 am)

Fr. Trey Ange & Deacon Harold Nixon

Free Event– Let us know you’re coming by July 28th and submit questions at www.olqh.org. All questions will be

answered anonymously.

Sponsored by: Catholic Singles United

Job Opportunity

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School seeks Self-Contained Special Education teacher. Email resume to Christi Jarreau at cjarreau@iccschool.org

Answer: Sin is a deliberate thought, word, action, or omis-sion contrary to God's law. Since the beginnings of the Church, sin has been distinguished by its gravity. "Grave matter" is traditionally defined by the Ten Commandments. If a person commits a grave sin with full knowledge of the action's evil and with the complete consent of their will, this is a mortal sin. The effects of mortal sin are grave -- the loss of sanctifying grace, which can be restored by a fresh out-pouring of God's mercy in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Venial sin does not fit one or more of these conditions (for example, a less serious matter still freely chosen or grave matter committed while under force or ignorance of God's law). The effects of venial sin -- while still damaging to the human heart and human society -- are less severe. Even so, smaller sins build habits, which can obstruct our growth in virtue. When we are serious about following Jesus, we should do our best to avoid all sin, whether large or small!

Baptized into the faith by Water & the Holy Spirit

Camilo Cisneros Son of Cesar & Alejandra Cisneros

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK Living the Gospel does not require much. In fact, less is sometimes more. Simple gestures or random acts of kindness can have unim-aginable results and change lives. It is easy to believe that we do not have what it takes to make a difference, but we do! The key is to learn how to be grateful for the little gifts you possess and share them freely and abundantly. It does not take much to satisfy the hungers of the human heart or mend the wounds of sorrow and pain. All we need to know is that God is with us. All people need to know is that we are with them. God provides the rest. Truly be present to those you meet this week and offer them your most pre-cious gift, the gift of yourself.