Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church 130 N. Richelieu Circle • New Iberia, LA 70560 Phone: (337) 364-8360 • Email: nativity@cox.net

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 YOUTH DIRECTOR: Gabrielle Reed – 367-9217 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 – Third Sunday of Lent - It is always tempting to look at what others do and evaluate our own behavior in that light. It can make us feel very good and satisfied with ourselves. The problem is that we are using the wrong yardstick. We are not to compare ourselves with others. The yardstick we are to use is Jesus. He has told us how to behave and showed us by example. According to that measure, there is always room for improvement. Lest we become discouraged. Jesus has also told us that the Spirit will be with us. Pray for the grace to see yourself clearly and for the courage to grow and change.

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. He pardons all your iniquities, he heals all your ills.” - Psalm 103:2-3

Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

After many years of faithful and dedicated service, Mr. Tony Mouton (the choir director for our 10:30am Sunday choir), has decided to step down due to health reasons. Therefore, Nativity of Our Lady Church is looking for a new choir director for our 10:30am Sunday Masses. This would be a paid position and responsibilities would involve having strong piano and/or guitar skills and being able to choose music for the upcoming Masses. When new music is being learned, it would also involve having a practice with the choir during the week. If you know someone who may be interested in learning more about this paid choir director position, please call Fr. Mario at our Church office (364-8360).

Nativity parishioner, Mr. Delbert Soileau, takes care of our beautiful prayer garden in between our church and our office buildings. He has asked me to ask our parishioners for an addition-al helper who could help him keep our prayer garden looking so nice. If you are interested in giving a few hours of your time each month, please call Polly at our church office and give your name and phone number. Mr. Soileau will meet with you and show you what is involved with maintaining our lovely prayer garden. Thanks, Fr. Mario

Nativity Altar Servers say Thank you The Nativity of Our Lady Altar Servers wish to say Thank You to all parishioners for their gen-erous contributions during last week’s fundrais-er. The Altar Server Coordi-nators, Lupe & Polly would like to thank the parents of the servers who helped last week also.

We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been completed with Acme Mausoleum Corpora-tion to build Phase 4 of our mausoleum here at Na-tivity of Our Lady. Acme Mausoleum has over 100 years of memorial experience and is the largest builders of mausoleums in the nation. They were the builders of our recent additions to our mausole-um and are here again offering the same trustworthy credentials and satisfactory service. Representa-tives will be contacting our families over the next few weeks to answer questions about the mausole-um and determine who is interested in making pro-visions for their families. The number of crypts se-lected before construction will determine the size of the mausoleum. Spaces are reserved on a first come basis, therefore anyone seeking information should either mail in the return card from the brochure be-ing mailed to you, or by calling Acme at 1-877-620-7875. To be assured of a selection of your prefer-ence, you should reserve your space now. Addi-tional brochures are located at the rear of the church for those who may not have received one in the mail.

The Feastday of St. Katharine Drexel is Thursday, March 3, 2016. A poster depicting the life of St. Katharine Drexel will be on display at the rear of the Church. St. Katharine Drexel was born in 1858 and died on March 3, 1955. She was an heiress who de-voted her life and fortune to serving the Eucharistic Christ through the Black and Native American peo-ple. She founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacra-ment who served throughout the country, but espe-cially in Acadiana. At the time of her death, her Sis-ters were serving in 48 elementary schools (including St. Edward in New Iberia), 12 high schools and one college - Xavier University in New Orleans. She taught us how to live united in the Eu-charistic Christ. The Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacra-ment will also conduct a Holy Hour on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 2:00pm at St. Edward Church. A relic of St. Katharine will be venerated. All are in-vited.

A Safe Environment training for students and par-ents of grades 9th through 11th on Monday, March 7th from 6:30-7:30 pm and grades 4th through 8th on Tuesday, March 15th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Parish Hall. These will be presented by a repre-sentative from Hearts of Hope. Call Brenda Romero, 365-3759 for any questions or concerns.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 5:30pm Roosevelt Romero Wednesday, March 2, 2016 9:00am Betty Horton (ann of death), Leslie Romero Dr. Mike Halphen, Winclise Bourque M/M Clay walker Thursday, March 3, 2016 5:30pm Marlene T. Broussard, Winclise Bourque Friday, March 4, 2016 (First Friday) 6:30am United States Military Saturday, March 5, 2016 (First Saturday) 9:00am Rita Mae Cestia, Claire & Brother LaBauve United States of America Mike Degeyter (liv) fly 4:00pm Memorial Book, Patricia d. Broussard Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, John G. Ramirez Marilyn Landry, Winclise Bourque Vernice & A.J. Estilette, Patrick O’Brien Vera & Avery Dehart, Roy Flores Howard McCoy, John & Doris Duplantis Hazel & Wesley Pattillo fly Velta & Roy Breaux, Sr., Mark Chaudoir Judy Badeaux, M/M Sidney Barrilleaux Marcial J. Tauzin, Clifford Myers Thonis & Lorena Buteaux, Cecile Vincent Sunday, March 6, 2016 7:00am Memorial Book, Parishioners Marlene T. Broussard, Lou Holland Amelia Segura Selph, Joycelan Theriot F.J. & Tuttie Broussard, Emerine Nugent M/M Felias Broussard 9:00am Memorial Book, Msgr. H.J. Barsen Agapito A. Castro, Neil Vice fly Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Walter Duplantis Mr. Ishmael Halphen, Jr., Portirio Lising Mike Viator fly 10:30am Memorial Book, Fr. A.J. Boumans Donna M. Lanza, Jesse Pipkin Ransonet & Dressel Fly, Dean Smith Joseph Viator, Patti Gagnard Minos Delcambre III, Mona Ann Riecke Deceased Fly of Warren & Sandra Gaspard

Shrimp & Andouille Jambalaya Dinner With Corn & Pistolette Knights of Columbus

Council #12997 Fundraiser Sunday, March 13, 2016

Pickup is under the Carport behind the Church Office (behind Church) from 11AM - 1PM

Tickets are $10.00 each. Tickets will be sold af-ter each weekend Mass and are available from any KC member. Also, the Ladies K.C. Auxiliary mem-bers will be selling brownies at pickup time. More info, call Wayne Duhon 337-339-1602.

Most Rev. J. Douglas Deshotel Auxiliary Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel was born on January 6, 1952 in Basile, Louisiana, as the third of eight children to Welfoot Paul Deshotel and Luna Marie Manual. After attending Immaculata Minor Seminary High School in Lafayette, he went on to attend Holy Trinity Seminary in Texas, where he earned a B.A. in Philosophy, and a Masters of Divinity from the University of Dallas. On May 13, 1978, he was ordained to the priest-hood for the Diocese of Dallas by Bishop Maurice Schexnayder in his hometown church of St. Au-gustine’s in Basile. On April 27, 2010, he was or-dained as Auxiliary Bishop of Dallas by Bishop Kevin J. Farrell in the Cathedral Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe. His assignments have included associate pastor and pastor of various church parishes throughout the Diocese of Dallas, as well as Vice Rector of Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving, Texas. Additionally, he has served on the Diocesan Presbyteral Council; Di-ocesan Priests’ Personnel Board; Diocesan Finance Council; Bishop’s Senior Staff; Diocesan Review Board; Diocesan College of Consultors; and Region X Chairman, USCCB. On February 17, 2016, it was announced that Auxiliary Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel has been ap-pointed to serve as the seventh Bishop of the Dio-cese of Lafayette.

Vocation Supper for Young Men Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 6:30pm

Immaculata Center (1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette)

In Marion Hall Contact: Dir. Of Vocations 337-261-5690

Deadline to register: Thursday, March 17, 2016

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Third Sunday of Lent

February 28, 2016

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing What “cultivating” do you need to do

in order to bear fruit as Jesus’ disciple?

Reading I: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 • God’s name is: “I AM WHO AM” Reading II: 1 Cor inthians 10:1-6, 10-12 • What is written about Moses is to help us. Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 • Jesus tells us to repent.

Theme: “Lent calls us to conversion”

CHILDREN: God wants your faith to result in good living. What steps can you take during Lent to make sure that happens? YOUTH: What needs changing in your life r ight now? How will you invite God into that change? ADULT: What steps are you taking this Lent to make sure that your faith bears fruit in good works?

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS February 29 - March 6, 2016

Feb. 29th Rev. Gary Schexnayder Mar. 1st Pope Francis Mar. 2nd Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Mar. 3rd Bishop Michael Jarrell Mar. 4th Rev. Paul Schott, SJ Mar. 5th Rev. Robert Seay,OFM Mar. 6th Rev. Clinton Sensat

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: Harold Babineaux, Cynthia Inby Babineaux, Lou Babin, Carmen Merryman, Emily Lancon, Lori Aguillard, Ronnie Buford, Stephanie Comeaux, Tina Bourque, Grace O’Brien, Markel Gregoire, Acey Fruge, Terri Milton, Orrin Milton, Katie Milton, Clark Romero, Robert Charpentier, Jr., Wendell Lancon, Beatrice B. Courville, Diana Stansbury, Harry Courville, Donald Bayard, Gerald Bayard, Addy H. Simoneaud, May H. Bergeron, Lester Bergeron, Ray Hulin, Janice Wilson, Ellis Melancon, Michael Melancon, Catherine Darcey, Landon C. Jolivette, Dylan Robichaux, Ross Granger, Wanda Trahan, Linda Boutte, Marla Walet, Nancy LeBlanc, Rita Lou Norris, Karen Trim, Lydia Nowell, Addison Thompson, Natalie Faucheaux, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Ray Conrad, Sr., Ray Conrad, Jr., Raven Conrad, Gordy Bourque, Edna Collette, Linda & Kevin Marsier, Dorothy & Ted Guillory, Ken Viator, Glen Jenkins, Heath Michael Boutte, John LaRive, Sue Hartwell, Caély Delahoussaye Romero, Brandon Maturin, George & Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Nicole Viator Ortego, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Dylan Ortego, Robin L. Viator, Janell Broussard, Clifton E. Babin, Judy Boudeloche, Brent Buteaux, Sheena Romero, Debbie Harry, Earline Navarre, Adalynn Rose Darby, Jacelynn Dore, May McDonald, Preston McDonald, Kolton Michael Romero, Irene Hebert, Charles Babineaux, Jr., Peggy H. Vice, Bea Romero, Warren Barras, Kenny Sinitere, Sirena Rogers, Merline Viator, Barbara A. LeBlanc, Elizabeth “Missy” Guillory, Anna Robicheaux, Alice Robicheaux, Dakota Swope, Jake Thibodeaux, Jared Thibodeaux, Sue G. Dugas, Doreen Norman, Karen Simon, Elverse Babineaux, Jr., Liz Lancon, Faith Kramer, William Benoit, Kip Gonsoulin, Scott Romero, Mark Berard, Rickie Saintes, Doris Boutte, Jay Boutte, Tina Bourque, Myrtle Oubre, Myrtle Huval, Margie Belaire, Calli Hebert, Kenny Verret, Katherine Monnin, Eileen Derouen, Geraldine Jones, Raymond Landry, Wayne Landry 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.

Upcoming Cenacle Retreat April 15 - 17, 2016

Finding Afresh the God of Our Longing This weekend retreat will help us explore fresh dis-coveries of God and our true selves. By appreciating the ever permanent but always surprising presence of God in our lives, we can discover the great “treasure in the field” which St. Matthew tells us is right under our noses (Matthew 13:44). God is manifested in the parameters and possibilities of our human journey.

Presenter: Rev. Simeon Gallagher, OFM, Cap Call Diane Armentor, one of the retreat captains, at 337-365-4498 for information about this retreat or information about any other Cenacle retreat.

Nativity of Our Lady Youth Group would like to thank everyone who participated in our 3rd Annual Valentine Dinner Fundraiser! We would especially like to acknowledge the Knights of Columbus who did a wonderful job preparing the dinner as well as Fr. Mario & Jared Babineaux for the live entertain-ment! With your help, we raised $3,300 to help fund future youth group events & re-treats! Thank you for supporting the youth of our parish & hope-fully we'll see you all again next year!

FLOWERS: No Flowers during Lent SANCTUARY LIGHT: E.J. & Anite Hymel

MASS SERVERS March 1 - 6, 2016

DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 3/1/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Sacristan

Wednesday 3/2/16

6:00pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Sacristan

Thursday 3/3/16

6:00pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Sacristan

Friday 3/4/16

6:30am Fr. Mario Romero

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Sam Robichaux

5:30pm Stations of The Cross Macie Monté Saturday 3/5/16

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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John LaRive

Sunday 3/6/16

7:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Macie Monté Maddie Duplantis

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Anna Pham Carmen Gonsoulin

10:30am Fr. Mario Romero

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Mack Lovell, II Jessica Indest Erika Schlicher

4:00pm Fr. Mario Romero

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John-Patrick Theriot Alex Viscardi, II

CURRENT EVENTS Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger and abounding in kindness.

— Psalm 103:8

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Lent Thursday: St. Katharine Drexel Friday: St. Casimir; World Day of Prayer; First Friday; Abstinence Saturday: First Saturday

Monday, February 29, 2016 CCD - 9th, 10th & 11th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Tuesday, March 1, 2016 “Doors of Mercy” Session - 9am - Barsen Hall CCD - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall R.C.I.A. Class - 6:30pm - Church Office Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour - 9:30am - 10:30am - Church CCD - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades - 5:30pm - Barsen Hall Thursday, March 3, 2016 Our Lady’s Altar Society Meeting - Following 5:30pm Mass - Church Office “Doors of Mercy” Session - 6pm - Barsen Hall Friday, March 4, 2016 (First Friday) OLAS, K.C. Ladies Auxiliary & K.C. Members to attend 6:30am Mass Stations of the Cross - 5:30pm - Church Saturday, March 5, 2016 (First Saturday) OLAS, K.C. Ladies Auxiliary & K.C. Members to attend 9am Mass Sunday, March 6, 2016 2nd Collection - Nativity Building Fund Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall

“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:40). Today we are reminded that Jesus identified himself with our poorest brothers and sisters. The Catholic Relief Service Collection serves Jesus in the victims of hu-man trafficking, those who suffer from unjust laws, and those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. Through supporting today’s collection, you help Jesus in disguise.

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