PastorFr. Louis J. RichardAssociateFr. Michael RichardPastoralAssociateSr. Carmelita Latiolais, S.E.C. DeaconsTam M. Tran, William Vincent, Francis CaoDirectorofParishRenewal&EvangelizationMr. John ListiWeddings&ChristianFormationDirectorMs. Renella Livers Funerals&CemeteryManagerMrs. Eileen Boudoin, C.C.C.E. BusinessManagerMonica DeRouenReceptionistMarguerite LandryDirectorofMusic&ChurchOrganistMr. Tommy Guidry ChristianServiceCenterMr. Marcelo & Mrs. Kelli DavisMaintenanceMr. Malcolm d’AugereauHousekeeperMrs. Kim WhiteLifeTeenYouthMinistersMr. John Listi, Drew & Rachael David,

Mr. Dustin Bertrand, Ms. Andrea Delhommer

WEEKEND Saturday:4:00PMSunday:7:00AM9:00AM11:00AM3:00PM(Vietnamese)5:30PMWEEKDAYS Monday-Fridays:6:30AMMon.Tues.Thurs.:12:05(Lent)

RECONCILIATION Saturday:2:30-3:30PMSunday:4:45-5:15PMBeforeweekdayMassOthertimesbyrequestBAPTISM Pleasecalltheparishof icetoschedule.

BAPTISM PREPARATION Pleasecalltheparishof icetoschedule.Classesareheld2ndMondayeveryothermonth.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Pleasecalltheparishof icetoschedule.

MARRIAGE Pleasecontacttheparishof iceatleastSIXmonthsbeforemarriagedate.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Pleasecalltheparishof iceaftercontactingtheFuneralHome.Welcome newcomers, please complete a census form located in back of church

337-893-0244 stmarymagdalenparish.org

300 Pere Megret Street P. O. Box 1507 Abbeville, LA 70511-1507

CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER 337-893-9756

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ST. MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT 11 MARCH 2018

ST. MARY MAGDALEN PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We,theCatholicCommunityofSt.MaryMagdalen• EmbraceourbaptismalcommitmenttoChrist• Livealifeoffaith,service,andworship• Seektotransformtheworldthroughprayer&evangelization

For God So Loved the World… Today’s gospel reading contains a fa-mous passage from John’s gospel — John 3:16 — which many know by heart. It is part of a larger story in which Jesus tells Nicodemus about his saving

mission. This passage is often read as validation of the prominent role of faith in our salvation, as our Second Reading today shows, but we must see that works and actions matter, too. Indeed, this gospel warns anyone who thinks they can believe, yet persist in doing wrong. Our faith should not stay in our head. It should be re-flected in our hearts, arms, legs, fingers, and toes as we do works that proceed from love of God and love of neighbor, which St. Augustine described as medicine that we need from the Church. The Church is indeed a hospi-tal for sinners, and we must come with a desire to become well, not merely to reflect on our symptoms. Lord, we need your mercy. Let us remember always the goodness and beauty that we can only find in you, and not in the cheap substitutes that we sometimes choose. Open our hearts and minds to be receptive to your in-struction, so that we can live worthily as your people. Amen

“ForGodsolovedtheworldthatHegavehisonlySon,thatwhoeverbelievesinhimmightnotdie,

butmyinheriteternallife.”

LENTEN MASS WAY OF THE CROSS

6:30 AM MONDAY—FRIDAY 12:05 MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS

AT ST. MARY MAGDALEN ————

12:00 NOON WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY AT ST. THERESA

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WAY OF THE CROSS—5:30 PM ON FRIDAYS AT ST. MARY MAGDALEN

FROM THE PASTOR

YOUR STEWARDSHIP TO GOD March 4, 2018

1st collection $ 14,159.48 First Friday $ 2,577.00

Second Collections

This Week:CatholicReliefServices InsuranceNext week: NoSecondCollection

LENTEN MISSION

COME BE RENEWED IN JESUS JOIN US FOR MASS WITH

EXTENDED HOMILY Monday,March12,6:30PMFr.BrianHarringtonReconciliation5:30—6:15PMBeforetheMission

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION MARCH 10 -11

BAPTISM PREPARATION ThenextBaptismPreparationclassisMonday, March 19 at

6:00pmintheMinistriesBldg.Attendanceataclassisnecessarybeforethebaptismofyour1stchild.Registration337-893-0244.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES H J D

CatholicReliefServiceshelpsCatholicagenciesprovidereliefandsupporttostrugglingcommunities.CRSalsoworkstowardpeaceandreconciliationamongourbrothersandsis-tershereandaroundtheworld.

PRAYERS* EASTER FLOWERS*CSC

BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE In memory of Agnes Motty SANCTUARY CANDLE

For everyone affected by addictions

PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILIES OF

LucienJosephCavalier,Jr.

WELCOME INTO THE WATERS OF BAPTISM ChristianDonWaldmann

PRAYERS FOR THE ILL -Louise,Joyce&Car-rollBaudoin,Richard&AudreyBelaire,Paul&AudreyBergeron,Ef ieBernard,KathleenBlanco,JaneBohrer,EldesBourque,M/MAlanBourque,Irene,Wilda,Malise,Sammy,Joey&PeggyBroussard,Fr.JoeBreaux,JimmyBuford,Shelton&DeannaCharpentier,GeorgellaCurtis,JudyCho-ate,LorraineDanof,MeezieDonahue,LanaDore,MelbaDubois,CarbettDuhon,Jr.,MaryD.Duhon,AudreyFaulk,CharlieFredrick,LolaGrif in,MaryAnn&RitaGuarino,MildredGuidry,Wilda,LindaHebert,RoseHerpin,MarcieHollier,RoseLabauve,CarrollLemaire,Jim&PaulLandry,Audrey,Judy&M/MLevanLeBlanc,EmileLeBouef,Edith,RayLege,EzrynLofton,FloLormand,CherylMeaux,CliffordMonic,BettyMouton,Elaine&PeteMouledous,HazelMouton,MaryPerry,MarjoriePierce,MariePrejean,AnnaLeeRobin,Janell&DudleyRomero,Ms.DonaldRoy,MaryScalisi,RockySchonewitz,PhallieSellers,TookieSonnier,CarolynSongne,RosaBellStansbury,YvonneStelly,GloriaTheall,Sheena&TravisTouchet,Mary&Linest,Trahan,PatrickWeaver.

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS

Envelopesavailableatthedoorsofthechurch,donationsforEaster lowerscanbeplacedinthecollectionorsenttotheparishof ice.MemorialswillbelistedintheEasterSun-daybulletiniftheyarereceivedbyMonday,March19,2018.

ATTENTION PARENTS WehaveaddedaBaby-changingtableinthebathroomatchurch.CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER WouldyouliketoknowmoreaboutwhattheChristianServiceCenterdoes?Wouldyouliketoseeourprogressandhearmoreaboutourvisionforthefuture?JoinusMarch15thatnoonforlunchforleadersinourcommunity.Letusknowifyouarecoming.Emailus:CSCABBEVILLE@GMAIL.COM

TheSt.MaryMagdalenadultandchildren'schoirswillcom-binewiththetwochoirsofSt.Pe-ter'sChurchinNewIberiatopresentaTene-braeserviceatSt.Peter'sonWednesday,March21at7:PM.

40 CANS FOR 40 DAYS OF LENT The Lay Carmelite Community #1906 is invitingpeopletojoininaserviceprojectofcollecting40cansforthe40daysofLent.Place your donation in bins at the doors for theChristian Service Center. For more informationcontactJudyBroussardjglb@cox.net652-3657.CONFIRMATION RETREATMAR9-11THEDGE SunApril8—6:30-8:00pmPereMegretFIRST COMMUNION CLASS—Tues, Mar13th, 4:15pm,MinistriesBldg.LIFE TEEN Sun,March25,6:30PereMegret

YOUTH MINISTRY

LENTEN ACTIVITIES*YOUTH *VC MOUNT CARMEL MAY FEST TENNIS

ROSARY GROUP—MEN OF MARY TherearemanyrosarygroupsavailableinSt.MaryMagdalenparish;oneisledbytheMenofMary.EachWednesdayeveryone(men,womenandchildren)areinvitedtopraytherosaryimmedi-atelyafter6:30AMMass.Weareinvitedtostatespecialintentionsandpraytherosary.Noduesorfees,nomeetings,justprayersforothers.PleasejoinusonWednesdays.

K.C. SPRING LECTURE SERIES ThankYoutoKnightsofColumbusCouncil#32281forhostingaSpringLectureSeries.Fr.MichaelRichardpresentedtwolectures:Formation of the Diocese of Lafayette: West of the Atchafalaya

The Legacy of Bishop Jules B. Jeanmard: Ministry to Black Catholics PicturedbelowFr.MichaelandParticipants:

VC-CARMEL MAY FEST TENNIS TOURNAMENT Friday,March16atCityClubRiverRanchinLafayette.ContactVC(337)893-6636orMountCarmel(337)898-0859forregistration.

RETREATS IN GRAND COTEAU

COME AWAY WITH ME A MIND, BODY, SPIRT RETREAT

FOR YOUNG WOMEN, 20’S– EARLY 40’S FridayMay4th@5pm–Sunday,May6@1PMJaneL.Hebert&YvonneC.Hymelwillleadthisretreat.JesuitSpiritualityCenter,GrandCoteauLA337-662-5251RegistrationbeforeApril20th$200.AfterApril20thfeeis$225.Consultthewebsiteorcallformoreinformationaboutthisretreatandmanyothersoffered.337-662-5251Jesuitsspiritualitycenter.org337-662-5251

COME LORD JESUS*NEW GROUPS*RETREATS

COME LORD JESUS GROUP LEADERS AT ST. MARY MAGDALEN PARISH

LISA BROUSSSARD 2312BartonSt.,Abbeville224-7968lbroussard100@gmail.comWomen’sGroupmeetsat5:30p.m.onMondays.FLORENCE CRAIN 1730FaithSt.,Abbeville337-366-3710.Women'sGroupTuesdaysat5:30p.m.VICKIE LANDRY14135TownLane,Abbeville337-898-0343.Women’sGroupmeetsWednesdaysat2:30p.m.Switchto3:30afterdaylighttimechange.

LAURIE LEGERE ConferenceRoominSMMMinistriesBldg.Women’sGroupmeetsat4:30p.m.337-349-8966,Laurielegere@yahoo.com.

NANCY MICHAUD 703S.Shireview,Abbeville,255-8492Michaud5366@cox.netMixedgroup:Men&WomenGroupmeets6:00p.m.Thursdays.JULIE MOULEDOUS 1220CouleeKinneyRd.,893-6264,jmouledous@bellsouth.netYoungMothersGroupmeetsThursdaysat10:30a.m.JUDITH OGNIBENE 512DuaneSt.,Abbeville,893-0174,Women’sGroupmeetsMondaysat2:00p.m.

LINDA WOODRUFF FatherSeelosDr,Abbeville,652-3347ldwlmt50@hotmail.comMen&WomenGroupmeetsMondaysat6:15p.m. Thesegroupsareavailableandmoregroupscaneasilybeformed.Contact:LindaWoodruffldwlmt50@hotmail.com893-8632orcalltheparishof ice893-0244.

OUR LADY OF THE OAKS OurLadyoftheOaksoffersretreatsformen,women,cou-plesandseniors.Retreatsscheduledinclude:MarriedCouplesApril27–29PrayerWeekendMen’sRetreatJuly19–22Women’sRetreats:March26–28,May3–6,May10–12,May31–June3 ForMoreInformation:Phone:337-662-5410Website:ourladyoftheoaks.com/retreats/Emailoloaks@centurytel.net

Date/Mass Times Celebrant/ Deacon Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers

Saturday, March 17, 2018 4:00pm

Fr. Louie Deacon Vincent

Reba Broussard Tammy Landry

Deacon Vincent (S) Tim Landry Joseph Vallee

Madison Meaux Alex Bolden

Sunday, March 18, 2018 7:00am

Fr. Louie Deacon Cao

Billy Noegel Deacon Cao (S) Gordy Landry Beth Melebeck

Ryan McLain

9:00am Fr. Louie Deacon Cao

Rachel David Drew David

Deacon Cao (S) Jackie Nash Tammy Cao

Anna Grace David Rachel Choate Austin Landry

11:00am Fr. Michael Deacon Vincent

Meg Hebert Byron Hebert

Deacon Vincent (S) Merle Gary Jeff Melancon

Parrish Vienne Zachary Broussard Celeste Broussard

5:30pm Fr. Michael Deacon Vincent

Marty Hebert Caroline Williams

Deacon Vincent (S) Mark Derouen Marty Hebert

Josh Listi Emile Hebert Andre Hebert

MASS INTENTIONS—March 12th thru March 18th MONDAY Is 65:17-21, Jn 4:43-54 6:30 AM Rev. William Rogalla; Leah Broussard; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Kaye & Avery Mouton; Thank God, Virgin Mary & Joseph TUESDAY Ez 47:1-9, 12, Jn 5:1-16 6:30 AM Rev. Msgr J. Robert Romero; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Dan & Jackie Bouligny; Krystal Boudreaux; Ian &

Evan Boudreaux WEDNESDAY Is 49:8-15, Jn 5:17-30 6:30AM Rev Mario Romero; John Vidos; Roland, Maxine & Marshall LeBlanc; Ken & Jackie Taylor; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; prayer blanket intentions; Special Intention; Sr. Carm; Jane Granger THURSDAY Ex 32:7-14, Jn 5:31-47 6:30AM Rev. David Rozas; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Ewell, Zula & Dwayne Hebert; Lola Frederick; Kayla & Eric Trahan; Judy Broussard FRIDAY Wis 2:1a, 12-22, Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 6:30AM Rev William Ruskosk; Maria Nhan Nguyen; Maria Mai Tran; Nghiem Nguyen Phanxico Xavier; Maria Nguyen T. Nhi; Gioan Baotixia Pham V. Sac; Maria Pham T. Huong; Fr. Joel Faulk; Fr. Michael Richard; Souls in purgatory FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT 4:00 PM Jer 31:31-34, Heb 5:7-9, Jn 12:20-33 Rev Michael Russo; Carbett Duhon, Sr; Minos Duhon Msgr Mouton; John E. Miller; Sherman & Maud Ditch & Family; Felicien Romero & Family; Patrick Tomeny, Sr; Patricia d’Auagereau; Ray Frederick; M/M Stanley Morton & Arnold; Orphaned Souls; Harvey Sauier; Rosemary Dyson; Whitney & Rita Bonin; Othon & Alma Trahan; Mary Jane Neveaux; Eldes J.Touchet; Maria Nguyen Thi Nhi; Velma B. Landry; Judy LeBlanc; Lexine Belaire Cultner; Maria Nhan Nguyen; Maria Mai Tran; M/M Sam Guarino & Family; Tony & Enid Guarino; Josephine Guarino; Flo B. Guidry; Nicole Leblanc; M/M John Vigneaux; Annie & Leonard Sellers & Wayne; Roger Sellers; Barbara & Daniel Jude Broussard; John Vidos; James E. Trahan 7:00 AM Rev. Francois Sainte-Marie, MIC; Helen Wyble; C.B. Thibodeaux & Family; Kathryn Hatch; Geroge, Grace & P.J. Veazey; Theodule & Joyce Noel Felix Saunier 9:00 AM Fr. Joseph Brennon; Orphaned Souls; Roland, Maxine & Marshall LeBlanc; Royce Frederick; Francis Nghiem Nguyen; Maria Soi Tran; Francis Xavier Cao Viet Thiet 11:00 AM For the parishioners 3:00 PM All Souls, especially those who have no one to pray for them 5:30 PM Jim Bouse; Nick LeBlanc; Ulysse Broussard, Jr; Scroggins-Greco Families; Olga Ledet

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JACOB FAULK Owner337-523-2405

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TERRI LANDRY, Agent

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2655 Veterans Memorial Drive

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RONALD W. MELEBECKAttorney At Law

114 E. Lafayette St.

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24 Hour Surveillance withclimate control all year round tokeep your belongings safe from

theft and humidity.1804 Charity StreetAbbeville, LA 70510

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Bank Of ErathEst. 1910

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Erath Branch105 West Edwards St.

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RICHARD A. BROUSSARDInsurance Agency

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500 S. State St.

Richard’s Meat MarketFresh Meats

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893-6161