Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church 130 N. Richelieu Circle • New Iberia, LA 70560

Phone: (337) 364-8360 • Email: nativity@ni.brcoxmail.com Website: www.nativityni.org

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am Weekdays: 5:30 pm (Tuesday and Thursday) 9:00 am (Wednesday) 6:30 am (Friday)

OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am — 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am — 12:00 pm (Closed daily from 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm for Lunch)

PASTOR: Fr. Mario Romero SACRAMENTAL MINISTER: Fr. Ed Degeyter DEACON: Deacon Stephen VanCleve BOOKKEEPER: Linda L. Viator SECRETARY: Polly Camacho DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Brenda Romero – 365-3759 PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 pm — 3:45 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses ROSARY: Wednesday: 8:25 am (Pro-Life) Thursday: 5:00 pm

REFLECTIONS – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Do you trust in God’s Providence? What does it mean to trust in God? Consider how Jesus fed the multitude with a few loaves of bread and some fish. When everyone had eaten their fill, there were still leftovers. What may be easy to overlook, is that Jesus did not begin with nothing. A boy provided some bread and fish. There are things beyond our control, but we have been given some resources. God expects us to use what we have and share it with others and then trust that he will provide what is needed.

“Live a life worthy of the calling you have received, with perfect humility, meekness, and patience,

bearing with one another lovingly.” - Ephesians 4:1-2 Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

Acme Mausoleum Company has recently completed construction on our new mausoleums here at Nativi-ty. With the increasing cost of construction, prices have gone up on the new mausoleum crypts. Nativi-ty of Our Lady has for sale some crypts in our previ-ously-constructed mausoleums. I wanted to give pa-rishioners an opportunity to buy crypts in our older mausoleum at reduced prices. Nativity of Our Lady currently has 4 double crypts on the top row for $8,190 each. The price for a double crypt on the top row in the new mausoleum is $9,850 each. If any-one is interested in considering the purchase of these Nativity-owned crypts at the cheaper prices, please call our church office and we can show you where they are located. God Bless, Fr. Mario

A Birthday Reception for Fr. Ed Degeyter will be held on Wednesday, August 8th after the 9:00am Mass. The reception will be held in the Parish Hall. Please bring your favorite continental

breakfast sweets. Knights of Columbus, KC Ladies Auxiliary and Our Lady’s Altar Soci-ety are helping organize the celebration. If any other parishioners would like to help, please feel free to do so. Call Nativity of Our Lady Church Office to R.S.V.P. - 364-8360.

Everyone is invited!

Come and Celebrate the Centennial of the Diocese of Lafayette!

Fête-Dieu du Vermilion, Eucharistic Boat Procession up the Vermilion River, will take place on the Feast of the Assumption, Wednesday, August 15th. All are invited to a Mass in French at 8am at St. Mary Magda-lene Catholic Church in Abbeville to begin the day. Confessions will be heard in mobile units at each of the stops along the way. Don’t miss this “once in a hundred years’ event!” Schedule your vacation day now and register your boat today! Boat registration forms & additional information are available at www.fetedieuduteche.org. For more infor-mation email at fetedieuduteche@gmail.com or call (337) 394-6550.

Be on the lookout . . CCD registration forms will be mailed in mid July. Students are not automatically registered, so please complete the registration form and return it to Na-tivity Church. Call Brenda Romero with any ques-tions, 365-3759.

IS GOD CALLING? Is He calling You?

His children need to be taught. The benefits are “out of this world”! Teachers needed for grade levels:

4th and 7th. Please call Brenda Romero

@ 365-3759 for more information.

MONTHLY HOLY HOUR FOR PERSONAL AND WORLD CONVERSION On the first Wednesday of each month we have a Eucharistic Holy Hour in Church following our regular 9:00am Wednesday Mass. The Holy Hour will be held from 9:30am – 10:30am and will con-clude with Benediction with the Blessed Sacra-ment. The next Holy Hour is this Wednesday, Au-gust 1st. All are welcome, please join us.

GOING ON VACATION? For nationwide Mass times and locations,

phone 1-410-676-6000 or visit www.Masstimes.org or download the Mass Times App on your smartphone.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK & ELDERLY Please call the Church Office @ 364-8360 if you have a loved one who is sick or elderly and would like to be visited by a priest, whether that person is in a local hospital, nursing home, or at home. Also, a Eucharistic Minister will bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 5:30pm Robert “Bobby” Bonin, Quang V. Nguyen Malcom Guilbeau (liv) Wednesday, August 1, 2018 9:00am Robert “Bobby” Bonin, Dr. Roy Landry Quang V. Nguyen, Jade Romero (liv)(bd) Carrol Romero, Sr. (liv)(bd) Pierre Saltzman (bd) A Special Intention for Healing Thursday, August 2, 2018 5:30pm Robert “Bobby” Bonin, Quang V. Nguyen Friday, August 3, 2018 - First Friday 6:30am Robert “Bobby” Bonin, Quang V. Nguyen Marlene T. Broussard, Pat Robicheaux Shirley & Earl Robicheaux United States Military In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph Saturday, August 4, 2018 - First Saturday 9:00am Porfirio & Gloria Lising, Quang V. Nguyen Brother & Claire LaBauve United States of America 4:00pm Memorial Book Intentions, Judy Badeaux Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Marilyn Landry Winclise Bourque, Mrs. Doris T. Collins Jan & Lee Slowik, Carroll Blanchard Mark Chaudoir, A.J. & Vernice Estilette Vera & Avery DeHart, Harold Smith Romero & Walker Fly, Larry Delcambre Lou Ella Borel Oubre, Ira Lefevre Henry H. McDonald Liv. Fly & Grandchildren In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph Sunday, August 5, 2018 7:00am Memorial Book Intentions, Parishioners Marlene T. Broussard, Mona B. Simon Charles Froisy, F.J. & Tuttie Broussard Joseph David Broussard (ann of death) Lou Holland, M/M Felias Broussard Joycelan Theriot, Emerine Nugent Mary Livingston Thibodeaux Heloise “Billie” Chataignier 9:00am Memorial Book Intentions, A.C. Elias (liv) Msgr. H. J. Barsen, Quang V. Nguyen Agapito A. Castro, Clyde & Ronnie Buford Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Walter Duplantis Robert “Bobby” Bonin, Darrell LaFont L.J. Dalbor (ann of death) Liv. & Dec. Fly of Warren & Sandra Gaspard 10:30am Memorial Book Intentions, Kenny Byrom Fr. A.J. Boumans, Ransonet & Dressel Fly

Jacob LeBlanc, Seminarian Saint Joseph Seminary

75376 River Road St. Benedict, LA 70457

You can use the address above if you would like to send a note of encouragement or if you wish to send donations, please make check out to “Jacob LeBlanc.” Jacob will start classes on August 10, 2018

ENGAGED COUPLES Spend a week-end away from the cares and distractions of everyday living. Attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend. The weekend is open to any engaged couple wanting to prepare for a deeper more

meaningful life together in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church according to its Church law. Upcoming weekend dates are September 21-23 and November 2-4. For cost of weekends, other dates, and to learn more, visit our website at www.lafayettecee.org or contact Paul & Carolyn Trahan at (337)254-8947 or (337)898-9257 or cee.trahan@gmailcom.

10:30am Mass Intentions Continued Marguerite M. Hitter, Tommy Breaux, Sr. Donna M. Lanza, Theonie & Ernest Breaux Clarence & Violet Lancon, Pat Henry George Sikes (1 yr ann of death) Dean Smith

TODAY’S READINGS Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 29, 2018

Reading I: 2 Kings 4:42-44 • Give it to the people to eat.

Reading II: Ephesians 4:1-6 • Bear with one another lovingly.

Gospel: John 6:1-15 • Jesus gave the people all the food they wanted.

Theme: Jesus generously provides and cares for us.

The names on our prayer list will stay on for 90 days. If you want to add or delete a name, please call the office @ 364-8360: Jason Walker, Diane Lopez, Nelson Landry, Betty J. Romero, Cynthia Picard, Morris Newman, Laura George, Shawn George, Anslem & Prejean Families, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Kayla Broussard, Neal Boutte, Brittany Jenkins, Patsy Thibodeaux, Peggy Bonvillian, Chandra Romero, Peyton Murphy, Stephen Etienne, Greig Bodin, Jim McDuff, Alice McDuff, Liam McDuff, Carmen Merryman, Malcolm Guilbeau, Eyan Derouen, Joy Mayer, Ida Snoddy, Liz Lancon, Lori Agular, Gerald “Butsy” Bayard, Tony Fontenot, Dudley David, Sr., Brent Buteaux, Gayle Hebert, Max Thibodeaux, Cherié Alexandrescu, Bonnie Marceaux, Rita Gary, James Boudreaux, Issac Lehmann, Fran Jackson, Gilbert Jackson, Falyn & Freya Sonnier, Menson Romero, Marie Romero, Hazel Robichaux, Johnnie Dennis, Suzanne Fulkerson, Cindy Trahan, William Stock, Rachel Landry, Paul Buteaux, Bridgette Buteaux, Deacon John Sarkies, Robin L. Viator, Theresa Olmsted, Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Kate & Dylan Ortego, Dustin & Nicole V. Ortego, Colin D. Trahan, Carson Viator, Peggy H. Vice, Barbara Verret, Acey Fruge, Carrol Navarre, Jr., Earline Navarre, Carrol Navarre, Sr., Heath Michael Boutte, Alice Robicheaux, Debra White, James White, Ed Broussard, Michael Lee Sundberg, Jason Goutierrez, Agnes Bourque, Linda Moore, Jared Thibodeaux, Jake Thibodeaux, Caroline Dubois, Ruby Deshotel, Ralyn Reed, Irene Hebert, Patsy Thibodeaux, Beth Pharr, Avery Comb, Charles Robicheaux, Abby Musselwhite, Norvelle Belaire, Kurt Menard, Ulyssa Robicheaux, Peter Pollak, Joey Paul Landry, Tricia Boutte, Crystal Derouen, Julian Hoffpauir, Penny Granger, Al Sonnier, Dot Boutte, Dannette Guillotte, Clark Mouton, Jordyn Eabear Please also pray for those individuals who, although they are in need of your prayers, have requested that their names not be publicized for privacy reasons.

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS July 30 - August 5, 2018

July 30th Rev. Brian Harrington July 31st Rev. Msgr. Russell Harrington Aug. 1st Pope Francis Aug. 2nd Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Aug. 3rd Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel Aug. 4th Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell Aug. 5th Rev. David Hebert

In Memory of:

FLOWERS: Our Lady’s Altar Society SANCTUARY LIGHT: Marie K. Broussard

The Annual Mass of Petition marking the 59th Anniversary of the death of CHAR-LENE MARIE RICHARD will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 6 p.m. at St. Ed-ward's Church in Richard. Fr. Keith Pellerin, Pastor of St. Phillip Neri Church in Kinder, will be the main celebrant. This year's cele-bration begins at 5:30pm with the praying of the Rosary. Immediately following the Mass a reception will be held in the church hall. St. Edward's Church is located at 1463 Char-lene Highway, Richard, LA 70525. For more information, contact Friends of Charlene Richard at P.O. Box 91623, Lafayette, LA 70509.

Because our church bulletin is printed out of state, all Mass intentions and announcements should be submit-ted to the office at least two weeks prior to the request-ed bulletin date, earlier if it is a holiday season because we have earlier deadlines. Thank you.

Men's Homeless Shelter needs personal hygiene items & bath towels. Travelers are encouraged to donate hotel items collected during travels. Specific Needs: shampoo, razors, soap, deodor-ants, & toothpaste. Washcloths and towels are greatly needed as well, they can be new or used (cleaned.) Drop donations in the brown hamper in the foyer of the church / or at the church rectory

CURRENT EVENTS Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour - 9:30am - 10:30am - Church Friday August 3, 2018 - First Friday OLAS, K.C. Ladies Auxiliary & K.C. Members to attend 6:30am Mass Saturday, August 4, 2018 - First Saturday OLAS, K.C. Ladies Auxiliary & K.C. Members to attend 9am Mass Sunday, August 5, 2018 2nd Collection - Nativity Building Fund Jesus is Alive - 4pm - Parish Hall

MASS SERVERS July 31 - August 5, 2018

DAY DATE

TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 7/31/18

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Madeline Domingues

Willie & Cynthia Elmer Sacristan

Wednesday 8/1/18

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Sacristan

Thursday 8/2/18

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Sacristan

Friday 8/3/18

6:30am Fr. Mario Romero

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Sacristan

4:00pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Sunday 8/5/18

7:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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10:30am Fr. Mario Romero

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Saturday 8/4/18

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2018 The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season.

— Psalm 145:15

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Peter Chysologus Tuesday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Wednesday: St. Alphonsus Liguori Thursday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; St. Peter Julian Eymard Friday: First Friday Saturday: St. John Vianney; First Saturday

OLAS News Bulletin Needed: All ladies 18 years and up. Your Blessed Mother needs you to care for her Son’s Altar. Fundraisers sponsored by OLAS pay for: Hosts Altar Linen Altar Wine Priest Vestments Altar Candles Cleaning Supplies Flowers Etc. Join Nativity of Our Lady’s Altar Society! An-nual membership dues is $10.00 Call Margo LeBlanc at 365-4561 or our church office 364-8360.

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