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

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

Penance/Confessions 3:00-3:45 pm every Saturday

 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  

This is the Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Forgiving those who

have hurt us is not

easy. The bigger the

hurt the more

difficult it is to forgive

and for many people

also the longer it takes to forgive.

Peter, it seems from his question in the

Gospel today, also found it difficult to

forgive. (Matt 18:21) He asked Jesus,

“Lord, how often must I forgive my

brother if he wrongs me? As often as

seven times?” It could give the

impression that Peter was finding it

difficult to forgive. (Could it have been

his mother-in-law? Do you know why

Peter denied Jesus three times? Because

Jesus cured his mother-in-law!) Jesus

said Peter is to forgive not seven times

but seventy-seven times. (Matt 18:21)

Jesus is saying we are not to hold any

grudges. Holding grudges, being angry

and resentful, storing up anger in our

hearts, is very unhealthy. It can eat into a

person. I read earlier this week that

anger is one factor contributing to heart

disease. We are to forgive seventy-seven

times. We could look at it like this.

Somebody did us a great injustice in the

past. Every time we meet that person or

think of that person we have feelings of

revenge or resentment or anger.

Forgiving seventy-seven times is thinking

thoughts of forgiveness every time we

meet that person or think of that person.

Forgiving seventy-seven times is breaking

the cycle of thinking revengefully and

instead thinking forgivingly.

Is there anything that can help us to

forgive those who have hurt us?

Forgiveness is a decision. Decide today to

forgive. Forgiveness does not mean

blotting out painful memories but it

means not acting out of them. That is why

when the hurt is deep, counseling may be

necessary to free us from acting out of

past negative experiences. One thing I say

to people who are having difficulty

forgiving a hurt is to repeat to themselves,

“I will not allow X to control my life. I

take control of my life back from X. From

now on I will control my life.”

Another thought that should help us to

forgive is to remember that Jesus died to

save the other person just as he died to

save you. Try to visualize the person

beneath Jesus on the cross. Can you see

Jesus dying for that person? Think of the

parable in the Gospel today (Matt 18:21-

35). The king forgave the servant who

owed ten thousand talents (it would take

164,000 years to earn this! Yes, 164,000

years). God has forgiven us the sin of

Adam because of the death of Jesus. Then

in the parable that servant was owed the

very small sum of 100 denarii (one

hundred days wages)

Month of September is dedicated to the Seven

Sorrows of Mary.

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 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. Douglas Courville

but did not forgive. God has forgiven

each of us ten thousand talents (164,000

years of wages). We are asked to forgive

just 100 denarii (100 days wages) when

others offend us.

Another help to forgive somebody is to

be humble enough to admit that we

cannot control another person in the

sense of expecting an apology from the

other. Giving up the need to control or

dominate the person who hurt us,

surrendering the need to expect them to

ask forgiveness from us, frees us to

forgive them.

Fr. Jason Mouton

St. Martin de Tours, Pray for Us!

Oct. 31Nov. 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, Nov. 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: Decorating 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.

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.

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 – March for Life Week in Washington, D.C., Fr. Mouton & others.

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.

Baptism

September 5, 2020

Claire Elizabeth Oubre & Mary Margaret Oubre

Exciting News Coming:

Be on the look-out, October 2020 for the dedicated of the BIENVENU HALL

(old school cafeteria). Fr. Mouton, has started the process of renaming the old Trinity School Cafeteria, after the late Rev. Kenneth A. Bienvenu, Chaplain Colonel USAF. After prayerful conversations with his family, they have decided the building should be named The BIENVENU HALL. Currently the cafeteria is being used for our religious education programs and receptions. A ribbon cutting and reception will be held mid October.

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)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP CLEAN THE

CHURCH

If you are able to help clean our beautiful church once a

week on Wednesday mornings at 8am, please call

Ms. Arlene Boyer at 394-9404 or 288-2784.

12, 2020

St. Lucy Festival Sunday, December 12, 2020

A recent meeting was held to start the planning of the 2020

St. Lucy Festival. There are many groups and organizations taking part

in this day long celebration, however, we are in need of many

volunteers to assist. If you are interested, please contact Tilly Duplechein at the Parish Office

394-6021

           

CEMETERY/MAUSOLEUM POLICY 

TO HELP KEEP OUR CEMETERY AND MAUSOLEUMS CLEAN, TIDY AND SAFE FOR ALL WHO VISIT. BE ADVISED THAT THE FOLLOWING POLICIES WILL BE ENFORCED.

MAUSOLEUM UPKEEP POLICY 

ALL OBJECTS/ ITEM LEFT AT FLOOR LEVEL ON ANY MAUSOLEUM WALK WILL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF ON A REGULAR BASIS. THIS INCLUDES OBJECTS/ITEMS ATTACHED TO THE MARBLE STRIP BELOW THE DOORS AT GROUND LEVEL. FAMILIES DESIRING TO ADORN THEIR DOOR SHOULD BE AWARE THAT ONLY THE DOOR IS AVAILABLE FOR SUCH ATTACHEMENTS/ADORNMENT.

CEMETERY UPKEEP POLICY  

ANY BREAKABLE OBJECTS/ITEMS LEFT AT TOMBS IN ST. MICHAEL CEMETERY WILL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF ON A REGULAR BASIS.

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BLESSED MOTHER STATUE WILL BE AT THE HOME OF

Linda & Randy Currier September 15-21, 2020

THERE WILL BE NO NOVENA MASS HELD ON

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020.

THE COMMUNITY OF JESUS CRUCIFIED

DEDICATION OF SISTERS EVENT

Date -

Time

Eucharistic

Ministers

Lector Mass Intentions

Tuesday 9/15/20

NO NOVENA MASS THE COMMUNITY OF JESUS CRUCIFIED DEDICATION FOR SISTERS EVENT

Daily Mass 9/16-18/20 8:00 AM

Gail Blanchard

Paul deMahy

Wed. 9/16/20: Lloyd Figaro, Sr.; Fred & Margaret Bienvenu & Don (Margaret BD); Lloyd, Mary & Peter Berard (Lloyd BD); Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Margaret Bonin (BD 9/14); Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Ethel G. Oubre & Mark; Mary Lou D. Lasseigne Thurs. 9/17/20: Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux Fri. 9/18/20: AJ “Jay” Melancon, Jr. & Keith (“AJ” BD); Rita B. & Willis Theriot (Willis BD); Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux

Saturday 9/19/20 4:00 PM

Donnie Latiolais; Bobbie Theriot

Jody Theriot

George Resweber; Ethel G. Oubre; Clara Trahan Dwyer & JD Dwyer; Vernice Barras Camille; Joseph Tuney & Barry LeBlanc (Joseph DA); Michael Anthony Mire & Clifton Mire, Sr.; M/M Jack Trail, Sr.; Harold G. Bienvenu, Jr.; Dennis, Lucette & Walter Hulin; Beranger D. Theriot; Georgean A. Babin, M/M Anisette Babin & Lally; Genevieve “Jenny” Theriot & Ben (Jenny BD); Irvin & Shirley Hulin Delcambre; St. Paul Bonin; Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Marella DeJean; Elizabeth A., Toby & Todd Bertrand; Joseph, Sr., Rosalie & Vincent Milazzo

Sunday 9/20/20 8:00 AM

Frank & Marlene Castille

Freddie Foti

Donald & Tony Thomas (Donald DA 9/20); AJ “Bon” & Leona Champagne; Bryan James Poirier; Ava Nicole Douet; MaryAnn & Robert Marks Family; Myrtle Girouard & Roy Breaux; Priscilla Hulin; Gercie & Oswald Faucheaux; Marie Mascherino; Jamie Degeyter; Gloria Henry; aj “Jay” Melancon, Jr. & Keith; Special Intention

Sunday 9/20/20 11:00 AM

Dianne Champagne; Stephanie Belaire

Jade Hulin Genevieve “Jenny” Theriot & Ben; Craig, Doug, M/M Roland & Judy Baudoin; Marin & Joanna C. Durand; Cliff Durand; Lynne Viator Judice: Tilden, Sr. & Nita Bonin; M/M Desire Delahoussaye & Betty; Harvey Pelafigue; Dominic Broussard& Gaylon Champagne; Hubert & Lorena Hulin; Harold G. Bienvenu, Jr.; Pim & Pecko Eastin; Therese G. Delcambre; Hazel Robertson; Suzette Bienvenu Judice; Garrett Matthew Tabor, Lilly Belle & DeBlanc; Adelia L. Hulin; M/M Albert Landry; M/M Albert Landry; Russell & Jeanelle Landry; Aline Larson; Mary Lou D. Lasseigne; M/M Alfred Landry; Marie & John Sonnier, Sr., & Aunt Loretta; Leonce “Cas” Jr. & Cory “Cas” Boudreaux

If a name is not printed above due to human error, be assured God has received the inten on in heaven. ‐ Canon law 945. If a daily Mass is cancelled or subs tuted with a Word Service, Mass inten ons MAY be transferred to another Mass.

CANDLES Sanctuary Candle: Lawrence “Pee Wee” & Lillie Mae “Dottie” Barras & Andrew

The Second Collection NEXT weekend is for the

Reduction of Church Debt

In Memory of: Ethel G. Oubre

& Claby & Delia Gary

Catholic Dioceses around the world are joining the celebra on to honor a saint who played a pivotal role in the life of Christ, as Jesus’ earthly father, as the protector of the Holy Family and the loving, chaste spouse of the Holy Mother. “The Year of St. Joseph” in the Diocese of Lafaye e will conclude on May 1, 2021, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, with a closing Mass at St. Joseph Church in Milton. Throughout the year, Masses and parish missions will be held at all thirteen St. Joseph Churches in Acadiana. In addi on to Pa erson and Milton, St. Joseph Churches are located in Broussard, Cecilia, Centerville, Evangeline, Iota, Loreauville, Maurice, Parks, Plaisance, Rayne and Ville Pla e. In the Year of St. Joseph, the Catholic faithful are encouraged to make pilgrimages to one or more of the St. Joseph Churches to receive a Plenary Indulgence granted by Pope Francis.