Stewardship Corner

Last week’s collection: $3,383.00

Building Fund total: $92,534.00

Thank you for your sacrificial giving.

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn

April 3 - 9

in memory of

Connie Bychurch

by request of

Lenny and Helen Morel

Pastor Rev. Peter Hammett, OSB

Sacramental emergencies (985) 237-0972

Office (985) 839-4040 Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm Fax: (985) 839-2429

Parish Email holyfamilychurchfranklinton @yahoo.com

Mailing / Physical Address 1220 14th Ave (at Bickham St)

Franklinton, LA 70438

Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 8:30 and 11 am La Misa en Español: 5 pm (el último domingo de cada mes)

Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday: 6 pm Thursday, Friday: 9 am (no weekday Mass on Tuesday)

Confessions Saturday 3:30 - 4:15 pm and by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration First Friday of every month 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Director of Religious Education Renée Herbert: (985) 630-1121

Marriages

Contact Fr Peter at least eight months before your planned wedding date.

Bulletin Deadline Wednesday, noon.

Mass Intentions

4/2 5 pm †Phillip Bernard †Harold Carriles †Marilyn Galivan †Robert Reed

4/3 8:30 am The Parishioners

4/3 11 am †Harvey Bienvenu, Sr. Adam Fugate †Mary Lou Gennusa Ronald Nunenmacher †Jimmy Richoux †Torry Richoux

4/4 6 pm Kaye Varnado

4/6 6 pm George Varnado

4/7 9 am †Chris Ullo

4/8 9 am David King

H O LY FA M I LY C AT H O L I C C H U R C H

http://www.holyfamilyfranklinton.com

Octave (Second Sunday) of Easter ◊ Sunday of Divine Mercy ◊ April 3, 2016

Sweets for the sweet

First Holy Communion is this Satur-

day, April 9 -- a big day for our very

excited young’uns and their fami-

lies! If you'd like to help with the

reception, it would be much appre-

ciated. Let Renée Herbert know if

you can contribute anything, such

as cookies, brownies, finger foods,

chips, dip, etc., or a donation to de-

fray the cost. We could use some

kitchen helpers as well. Call Renée

at 985-630-1121. Merci beaucoup.

From our Pastor

Read the Gospel narratives on the

resurrection of Jesus. They all have

messages of sending believers into

the world, to bring the Good News

into the distress all around us.

Be resurrection people.

Fr. Peter, OSB

Calling all Rice Bowls!

Lent is over, so it’s time to return

your Rice Bowl. You may bring it

to the office this weekend or next

between Masses, or any weekday,

8 am-4:30 pm. It’s fine to return it

with all the change inside; if you’d

prefer to write a check, please make

it out to Holy Family with “Rice

Bowl” on the memo line. Your

generosity is a blessing to others.

Y-Prep classes resume

this Wed 4/6 at 6 pm

CCD classes resume

next Sun 4/10 at 9:40 am

Family Movie Night!

Wed, April 6, 7 pm

Our feature:

NEW ORLEANS

good weather - bring your

chairs or blankets to the

courtyard

rain - come to the hall

hotdogs, drinks, and

snacks will be provided

Please pray for: Ace & Marilyn Alleno, Rita Anderson, Lauren Authement, Janet Baham, Darryl Bonner, Ed Boudreaux Sr, Susan Corkern, Ann Cowart, Philip Creel, Bob Ettle, Charles Foster, Teresa Fox, Byron Gast, Bonnie Herbert, Sylvia Kirksey, James Kruebbe, Neal Langham, Frank & Jean Lugo, Lois Mackenroth, Billie Magee, Allen Matherne, Katie McCain, Betty Meche, Pam Miller, Susan Millette, Lenny & Helen Morel, Kyle Morris, Marilyn Prestenbach, Stacie Romero, Danny Sanders, McKenna Scroggs, Travis Smith, Suzy Stall, H.L. Sumrall, Robert Thomas, Joanne Thorp, Kaye Varnado, Rachel Walker, Adrienne Weathers, Donald Westmoreland, our military and first responders.

Get the MyParish app

Go to your app store and search

for “MyParish” or just text APP to

88202. This puts you in the first

wave of communication from Holy

Family to all our parishioners. The

app is free.

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Happy Easter! ¡Cristo ha resucitado! ¡Sí, él ha resucitado! ¡Aleluya! ¡Feliz Pascua!

Help Center needs...

Next time you’re making groceries,

please pick up a few of the follow-

ing items for the Food Bank:

18- or 42-oz oats (round canisters)

5 oz canned tuna (in water)

16-18 oz peanut butter

Also, you may place a financial

contribution in the regular collec-

tion; just be sure it is clearly

marked. All donations are wisely

utilized and much appreciated.

Ahoy! Thank you for your support!

The Friends of St Francis are grateful for your wonderful turnout

and support for their Fish Fry events. Holy Family parishioners

led the way, but there was great participation by members of

the other churches in town. As soon as the final figures are tallied,

they’ll share them with us.

“Do not be unbelieving, but believe.”

“My Lord and my God!”

today’s Gospel John 20:27-28

”God expects you to touch hearts.”

On April 7, the Church celebrates the memorial of St Jean Baptiste de la

Salle, founder of the Christian Brothers. He lived from 1651-1719, and

possessed a great deal of wisdom that is still helpful today. Here are

some selected quotes:

◊ Throw yourself into God’s arms. He will carry you when the road is rough.

◊ Hold prayer in high esteem. It is the foundation of all the virtues, and

the source of all grace needed.

◊ Your faith should be for you a shining light which guides you in all things.

◊ Fulfill your ministry with all the affection of your heart.

◊ Inspire and lead others by encouraging them. The more loving you are to

them, the greater will be the effects of God’s grace in them.

◊ Preach by example. Practice before the eyes of others what you wish

them to accept.

◊ Wherever I go, I will find you, my God.

◊ God expects you to touch hearts.

Upcoming Events

4/3 Octave of Easter Divine Mercy Sunday

4/6 Y-Prep resumes 6:30 pm

4/6 Family Movie Night 7 pm

4/9 First Communion 10 am

4/10 Coffee Social 9:30 am

4/10 CCD resumes 9:40 am

4/11 Oblates of St Benedict 5 pm

4/12 Altar & Rosary 10 am

4/14 Friends of St Francis 9:30 am

4/14 KCs 7 pm

4/17 Fr Peter’s class 9:40 am Mercy: Discovering the Face of God

4/17 Parish Lunch 12 noon

Prayer of Offering

I worship you, Lord Jesus,

and I acknowledge you as my God and Master.

Teach me, I beg you, to know you, to love you, and to serve you.

I offer you my day and I resolve to spend it in your love and that of my neighbor.

I will continue, O my God, to do all my actions for the love of you.

~ St Jean Baptiste de la Salle