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 YOUTH DIRECTOR: Allison Abshire – 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 – First Sunday of Advent - The message of this Sunday’s readings is simple: Wake up! The daily grind of life can dull our senses and our minds as we stumble from one thing to the next. The days turn to weeks and before we know it, the seasons have changed and another year is gone. The challenge is to “wake up” and pay attention to each day, each moment. They are precious gifts. We don’t need to do more, but less. Slow down and discover the beauty and wonder of the day. Make this Advent a time to count your blessings.

“Come, let us climb the Lord’s mountain, that he may instruct us in many ways, and we may walk in his paths.” - Isaiah 2:3

Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

Nativity Mausoleum Update Our sales campaign is underway for the construc-tion of new mausoleum crypts at Nativity of Our Lady. The new mausoleum is probably 1 year away from completion, therefore, the small num-ber of unsold crypts that we have in current in-ventory will be reserved for temporary placement for caskets of families who have bought in the new mausoleum and are awaiting completion of the new facilities. We wanted to make this infor-mation known so that you can plan accordingly for your family’s burial needs. If you would like to speak to a salesman from the Acme Mausole-um company, please call the church office for their contact information.

Thank you for your contributions to the collections for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)! Your generous gifts will help CCHD break the cycle of poverty in the United States through better education, improved housing, and economic develop-ment. Through CCHD and its beneficiaries, we demon-strate Catholic social teaching and carry out Jesus’ mis-sion to “bring glad tidings to the poor. . . To proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free” (Lk 4:18).

Upcoming Cenacle Retreat January 13-15, 2017

Forgotten Among the Lilies: Learning to Love Beyond Our Fears

This book, authored by Rev. Ronald Roheiser, will be our guide for this retreat. In the preface, Roheiser says, “Rarely do we taste the food we eat or the cof-fee we drink. Instead, we go through our days too preoccupied, too compulsive, and too dissatisfied to really be able to be present for and celebrate our lives. This book is for those who struggle to make this life, such as it is, enough.” With his wisdom, we will let the Spirit guide us in our reflection and pray-er.

Presenter: Rev. Donald Blanchard. Call Aimee McHugh, one of the retreat captains, at 225-229-5788 for information about this retreat or information about any other Cenacle retreat.

…..a tradition of excellence in grades 4-12. We will begin accepting applications for Admis-sion new students for the 2017-2018 School Year on December 1, 2016 Students and parents are invited to join our CHS family for visits or tours at any time. Please call to schedule an appointment. For more information please contact the Admis-sions Office at 337.256.5383 or email: admis-sions@chspanthers.com. Catholic High School... where your child will re-ceive the gift of a Catholic education at an institu-tion which possesses a rich history of academic excellence and Christ-centered values.

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Wednesday December 8th. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass is Tuesday, Decem-

ber 7th at 5:30pm with Masses on Wednesday at 6:30am and 5:30pm. - Please note there will NOT be a 9:00am Mass on Wednesday.

Live Nativity Re-enactment Presented by the Iberia Parish

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Church Grounds Tuesday, December 20th & Wednesday, December 21st

6:30pm - 7:30pm For more information contact:

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Donations for Christmas flowers and decorations can now be made by calling the office. 364-8360 Deadline: December 19th

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 5:30pm Gale R. Fontenot Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:00am Robert Segura (1 yr ann of death) Mignon Arton, M/M Smokey Arton Irene LaBauve, Will LaBauve David J. Viator (liv)(bd), Dr. Roy Landry Donald Mason (16 yr ann of death) Thursday, December 1, 2016 5:30pm Jennifer Chauvin Friday, December 2, 2016 - First Friday 6:30am In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph, Lois & Pete Pontiff United States Military, Pat Robicheaux Earl & Shirley Robicheaux, Kevin Elmer Saturday, December 3, 2016 - First Saturday 9:00am Marlene T. Broussard, Lois Prosper Claire & Brother LaBauve United States of America 4:00pm Memorial Book, Harvey & Joyce DeCourt Winclise Bourque, Bob & Pat Broussard Judy Badeaux, Dr. Clyde Rougeou, Jr. Gwendolyn Gaspard, Wade Broussard, Sr. Marilyn Landry, Vera & Avery Dehart Vernice & A.J. Estilette, Freddie Darcey M/M Leo Paul Landry, Patrick O’Brien M/M Elias Badeaux, Cecile Vincent J.D. Snoddy (bd), Chris Moreau Robert Stelly, Clevance Olivier M/M Luke Stelly, Roy Flores Sunday, December 4, 2016 7:00am Memorial Book, Parishioners Marlene T. Broussard, Joycelan Theriot Lou Holland, F.J. & Tuttie Broussard Genevieve B. Dugas, Amelia Segura Selph M/M Felias Broussard, Emerine Nugent 9:00am Memorial Book, Msgr. H.J. Barsen Agapito A. Castro, Walter Duplantis Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Mike Viator Fly Neil Vice Fly, Nancy Broussard 10:30am Memorial Book, Fr. A.J. Boumans Ransonet & Dressel Fly, Donna M. Lanza Joseph Viator, Patti Gagnard Tommy Breaux, Sr., Joseph Lopez Dean Smith, Hazel & Wesley Pattillo Fly, Ernest & Theonie Breaux, Kenny Byrom Mirtha Leyva Lopez

ENGAGED COUPLES . . . Spend a weekend away from the cares and distractions of everyday living. Attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend in preparation for

your marriage. Upcoming weekend dates: Janu-ary 13-15, March 3-5, May 5-7, July 21-23 and more. 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. Find us on Facebook at Lafayette Catholic Engaged Encounter.

Is your child thinking about service to the church? Do they want to take a more active role during Mass? The Altar Server program may be what they are looking for. If your child is interested in participating in the Al-tar Server Program (3rd grade and up - Catholic Schools, Private Schools & Public Schools), please contact Lupe or Polly Camacho at the church office. 364-8360

Come Home for Christmas As Advent approaches, we celebrate the coming of Jesus. During this particular season of the Litur-gical Year, we are reminded of our family and friends who have drifted away from the church. Once again, the Diocese of Lafayette will be sponsoring their annual “Come Home for Christmas Campaign.” We want our brothers and sisters to re-turn home to be with their spiritual family. Every active Catholic is encouraged to invite someone to accompany them to Mass on Christmas Day. Offer to pick them up and bring them with you. Please pray for the success of this outreach. We also encourage you to participate in your parish program by submitting to the Church Office the name of a special friend or family member that you would like to invite to Come Home for Christ-mas. Please submit the names and address by De-cember 19th. Forms are provided at all the entrances of the church and may be placed in the collection basket when completed.

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS November 28 - December 4, 2016

Nov. 28th Rev. Harold Trahan Nov. 29th Rev. Nicholas Trahan Nov. 30th Rev. Joseph Sai Tran, SVD Dec. 1st Pope Francis Dec. 2nd Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Dec. 3rd Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel Dec. 4th Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell

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: Lester Comeaux, Chambers Fly, Irene Hebert, Riley Dubois, Virginia Raymond, Laura George, Shawn George, Sylvia Hopes, Ken Viator, Cynthia Picard, Lloyd Romero, Peter Williams, Brent Buteaux, Trace Sutton, Larry Bourque, Ulysse Robicheaux, Judy Babineaux, Linda Romero, Robert Ogle, Wendell Lancon, Peggy H. Vice, Myrna Poche, Pansy Dore Landry, Adalyn Davis, Bennett Lancon, Corliss Ramirez, Nelson Landry, Tanya Mallet, Mary Angele, Brandon Maturin, Katie Moore, Mable Romero, Della LaRive, Therese Segura, Cindy McDonald, Lydia Nowell, Addison Thompson, Betty Walker, Bridget & Thomas Gilbert, Johanna Brooks, Claudia S. Boudreaux, Peggy Lancon, Kurt Menard, Donna Breaux, Gayle Hebert, Patricia Oubre, Ann Viator, Ciera Marie Davis, Sylvia Pete, Vivian Derouen, Lori Brown, Cheryl Gonsoulin, Dr. Charles Miller, Sheryl Babineaux, Colby Delahoussaye, Fr. Ralph Landry, Doris Boutte, Jay Boutte, Myrtle Oubre, Kyle Taylor, Carol Hebert, Josie Faucheaux, Chad & Danielle Boudreaux, Carroll Romero, Jr., Beverly Simon, 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, Malcolm Daigle, Danielle Duhon, Heath Michael Boutte, Connor Newman, Zachary Black, Jr., Alma Vaughn, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Edna Collette, Anna Robicheaux, Alice Robicheaux, Maddie Romero, Larry Romero, Sue G. Dugas, Jake Thibodeaux, Jared Thibodeaux, Ronnie Buford, Chanelle Brown, Neal Boutte, Clint P. Trahan, Brooklyn Ladner, Pamela Soileau, Kathryn Monnin, Blink & Goldie Landry, Verna Romero, Charles Kilgore, Debbie Keller, Benjamin Bayard, Liz Lancon, Caroline Dubois, Melanie Gonsoulin, Trey Lancon, Loretta Clements, Donna H. Ardeneaux, Tiki Patout, Nelson Landry, Matt Elmer, Jo Delcambre, Sophia Elise Viator, Edward Landry, Terrell Richard 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.

First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016

Reading I: Isaiah 2:1-5 • Let us walk in the light of the Lord. Reading II: Romans 13:11-14 • It is now the hour to awake from your sleep. Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44 • You must be prepared.

Theme: “Waiting, hoping, and preparing.”

Because our church bulletin is printed out of state, all Mass intentions and announcements should be submitted to the office at least two weeks prior to the requested bulletin date. Thank you.

Knights of Columbus Raffle K.C. Council #12997 will hold its annual benefit raffle. The proceeds will be used for activities and parish improvement. ♦ 1st - $500 Cash - Donated by KC Council #12997 ♦ 2nd - $400 Cash - Donated by Phil Haney Community Fund ♦ 3rd - $300 Cash - Donated by Duhon’s Heating & Cooling, Inc. ♦ 4th - $200 Wal-Mart Gift Card - Donated by Art & Carmen Merryman ♦ 5th - $200 Lowe’s Gift Card - Donated by Legal Lawn ♦ 6th - $100 Home Depot Gift Card - Donated by MS Welding ♦ 7th - $100 Gift Card - Donated by Jane’s Seafood ♦ 8th - $75 Gift Card - Donated by Daspit Supermarket ♦ 9th - $65 Value Windshield Repair - Donated by R & R Glass ♦ 10th - $50 Cash - Donated by Special Force Riders ♦ 11th - $50 Loco’s Restaurant Gift Certificate - Donated by Cypress Bayou ♦ 12th - $50 Cash - Donated Anonymous ♦ 13th - $40 Value 5 Qtr Oli & Filter Change - Donated by Chastant’s Garage (Buddy Chastant) ♦ 14th - $75 Value Cedar Mantle Clock - Built by & donated in honor of Donald Dupuis

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FLOWERS: No Flowers During Advent SANCTUARY LIGHT: Our Lady’s Altar Society

MASS SERVERS November 29 - December 4, 2016

DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 11/29/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Claudia Geoffroy

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Corliss Ramirez

Sacristan

Wednesday 11/30/16

9:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Christine Halphen

Linda Viator Brenda Romero

Sacristan

Thursday 12/1/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Sacristan

Friday 12/2/16

6:30am Fr. Mario Romero

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Sam Robichaux

4:00pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Brianna Ardeneaux Sam Robichaux

Sunday 12/4/16

7:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Luke Salsman Carmyn Darcey

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Bobby Bonin, III John-Patrick Theriot

10:30am Fr. Mario Romero

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Alex Viscardi, II Anna Pham

Saturday 12/3/16

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Alyssa Bertrand

CURRENT EVENTS Monday, November 28, 2016 CCD - 9th, 10th & 11th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Tuesday, November 29, 2016 CCD - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall R.C.I.A. Class - 6:30pm - Church Office Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am CCD - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades - 5:30pm - Barsen Hall Friday, December 2, 2016 (First Friday) OLAS, K.C. Ladies Auxiliary & K.C. Members to attend 6:30am Mass Saturday, December 3, 2016 (First Saturday) OLAS, K.C. Ladies Auxiliary & K.C. Members to attend 9:00am Mass Sunday, December 4, 2016 2nd Collection - Nativity Building Fund Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall

First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016 “You . . . must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”

— Matthew 24:44

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Advent Wednesday: St. Andrew Thursday: World AIDS Awareness Day Friday: First Friday Saturday: St. Francis Xavier; First Saturday

2017 Mass Intentions: The Mass Intention Book for the 2017 year is now open for parishioners to schedule Mass. Please allow 10 business days if possible, before the requested Mass. Come by the church office to schedule Masses. Call the church office with any questions, 364-8360.

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