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Rev. William Schambough ................................... Pastor
Deacon Keith Duhon …………………………..Deacon
Chenell Privat ……………...…..Secretary to the Pastor
Sandra Smith ……………………………....Bookkeeper
Eva Green ……Coordinator of 1st-11th Grade Religion
Celeste Fortier………….Safe Environment Coordinator
John Buroker …………..……………….Choir Director
P.O. Box 299 Milton, LA 70558-0299
RECTORY: 337-856-5997 • FAX: 337-856-5955
LIFE CENTER: 337-856-0800
WEBSITE: http://www.stjo-milton.org
OFFICE HOURS:
Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM–12 noon & 1–4 PM; Fri: Office Closed
Offices located at 208 E. Edith • Lafayette, LA 70508
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Saturday: .........................................................4:00 p.m.
Sunday: …………..8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday:…. 6:30 a.m.
Thursday: ........................................................6:00 p.m.
Holy Days: ................................. 6:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 1, 2019 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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We extend a warm welcome to the
individuals and families who are
celebrating with us today. We invite
you to become registered with our
Parish Family by completing our
Parish Census Form, and returning
it to the office on 208 E. Edith.
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minutes before daily Mass and by appointment, (please
call the office).
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parents held in the evenings. (See bulletin for time and
place.) Parents are encouraged to attend during
pregnancy, to avoid undue delays.
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case of an emergency please call the parish office.
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contact the pastor or deacon at least six months before.
Pam Begnaud
Bob Cole
Dan Guidry
Steve LeMaire
Trista Littell
Troy Boudreaux
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Linda Desormeaux
Robert Landry
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St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church December 1, 2019
Our Gift Back to God
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Offertory (Due to early printing, not available) . . $
Weekly Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00
November 17th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,530.00
Camp For Human Development . . . . . . $ 2,674.85
Building & Maintenance (November) . . $ 4,651.30
Thank You!
This Week’s Second Collection
Building & Maintenance Fund
Next Week’s Second Collection
Retired Religious Fund
“At an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will
come,” says today’s Gospel. Good stewards know that
they are accountable to God for all they have and are
and strive to live in readiness for His coming.
Mass Intention
Weekend of November 30 & December 1, 2019
Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for the intentions listed,
Sun. 10:30 a.m. for our parish (Pro Populo)
Mike Rickard, Jacob Theriot, Preston & Anna Mae Hebert Bourque, Sr.,
Robert "Tully" Landry, Eugene Broussard, Evelyn B. Landry, Minus Romero,
Mabel & Romain Hebert (Her Birthday), Lindsey Burley (Birthday), Zachary
Hebert, Jodie Crouch, Jessie & Thomas Patin, Murphy Courts (10th Anniv.),
Joseph Harmon, Zachary Esters, Drew Anthony Boudreaux (Anniv.), Tommy
Stoute, Preston Venable, Linda Christian, Judith Gill, Willis & Geri Morvant,
Ryan Viator, Donald Schlotterbeck, Wilda & Louis Theo Bares (His 6th
Anniv.), Brandon Attkisson
Weekday Masses
Monday 2 Sick of the Parish
Tuesday 3 First Responders and Those Serving in Our
Armed Forces
Wednesday 4 Vocations to the Priesthood
Thursday 5 St. Joseph Community
Friday 6 Dr. Larry & Barbara (Living) Hebert,
Wilton Larcade (Anniversary), Joseph
Harmon, Frank & Viola Martin, Edvard &
Lydia Hebert & Family
Sanctuary Candle
Previous Priests
Please Pray For The Sick
Norval Knapp Brennen Albert
Susan Vincent Gunner Breaux Wilmer Landry
Joyce Comeaux James Benoit Diane Johnson
Dolores Benoit Kathryn Trahan Bobby Trahan
Charlie Harrington Kim Vincent Hunter Henry
Betty Thibodeaux Rudolph Fabre Luby Landry
Lilly Mae Romero Enola G. Bernard Bernice Breaux
Mary Belle Broussard Mary Trahan
Virginia Lynn Burroughs Karla Randazzo
Guy McKeon III
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Sunday of Advent
“I’m never getting enough rest! How can I possibly
be ‘asleep’?” In a world of jam-packed schedules
and high anxiety levels, physical rest may be hard to
come by. Yet relentless pursuit of our to-do lists and
social calendars may keep our minds off of the things
that really matter. Jesus knows all too well a pattern
of busy, harried ignorance. “In those days before the
flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and
giving in marriage … they did not know until the
flood came and carried them all away … two men
will be out in the field … two women will be grinding
at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left.”
When it comes to the spiritual life, we can be at work
or at relaxation and still be spiritually asleep.
Each year, we are called back to remember the
essential things. God comes to save His people. He
becomes flesh to dwell among us. Supernatural light
pierces the world’s darkness and our own. Advent
wakes us up. “Stay awake! For you do not know on
which day your Lord will come.” Every Advent, we
prepare to celebrate Christ’s first coming at
Christmas, and we anticipate his second coming at
the end of time.
“At an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will
come.” There’s another hour, too, both known and
unknown. It’s the present moment. Whether it’s a
lazy Saturday morning or a major business proposal,
whether it’s attending a kindergarten play or an
elderly relative’s bedside, at every moment the Lord
wants to enter into our hearts. This Advent, let’s pray
for the grace to stay alert. Christ is coming soon.
The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, "He saved others,
let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ
of God." Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they
approached to offer him wine they called out, "If you
are King of the Jews, save yourself." - Lk 23:35-37
Events This Week
Mon. (2nd): 3rd, 4th & 5th CCD
Tues. (3rd): Rosary Making
1:00 p.m. (Church)
Psalms Bible Study
6:30 p.m. (Life Center)
Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.
Wed. (4th): 1st & 2nd Grade CCD
The Light Is On For You
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Thurs. (5th): No Events Scheduled
Fri. (6th): Adoration
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Parish Office Closed
Sat. (7th): First Saturday Adoration
Rosary 8:00 a.m.
Mass 8:30 a.m.
Sun. (8th): 9th, 10th & 11th CCD
November
We welcome into the family of
St. Joseph’s the newly Baptized.
Welcome:
Claire Catherine Nunez
McKenzie Elizabeth Debetaz
Charlotte Marie Debetaz
Hannah Kaye Bourgeois
Sarah Catherine Guidry
Ivy Dawn Wolf
Luke Austin Robicheaux
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 4:2-6/Ps122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 8:5-11
Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Mt 15:29-37
Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118: 1 and 8-9. 19-21, 25-27a [26a]/Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/Mt 9:27-31
Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8
Next Sunday’s Readings
Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Romans 15:4-9
Matthew 3:1-12
Sacred Relics of the Saints:
Treasures of the Church St.
Joseph Church, in Milton
presents a teaching and
exposition of Sacred Relics on
Monday, December 9th at 6:30
p.m. Father Carlos Martins of
the Companions of the Cross
will be here with a very special
Vatican collection of over 150
relics, some as old as 2000
years. Among the treasures will
be relics of St. Maria Goretti,
St. Therese of Lisieux (the
“Little Flower”), St. Francis of
Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua,
St. Thomas Aquinas, and St.
Faustina Kowalska. In addition,
there will also be present a
portion of the veil of Our Lady,
as well as one of the largest
remaining pieces of the True
Cross in the world. Those in
attendance will be able to
examine and venerate each
relic. In the Church’s history
many miracles and healings
have been worked in the
presence of relics, and many
have been healed through this
ministry. Please do not miss this
opportunity. You are
encouraged to bring your
articles of devotion (such as
rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and
pictures of ill friends/family
members which you will be
able to touch to the reliquaries
as a means of intercession. Visit
www.treasureofthechurch.com.
“FORMED” A revolutionary
online platform that provides
access to the best Catholic audio
talks, movies, ebooks, and video-
based studies. FORMED presents
a tremendous opportunity to help
the overwhelming majority of
Catholics change the way they
consume media and develop a
daily habit of faith formation and
prayer. Please visit our website
www.stjo-milton.formed.org
and click on REGISTER NOW
button and follow prompts to
create your own free account.
Welcome New Parishioners!
We would like to extend a warm
welcome to the following
Parishioners who registered with
St. Joseph during the month of
November: M/M Benjamin
Miller, Chris Collins, Kristi
Babin, M/M Jordan Fontenot,
M/M Paul DuBois, M/M Justin
Uebinger, M/M Shawn Douglas
& M/M Wilfred Fontenot. We
would also like to remind
parishioners who have not
registered with us, to consider
this also. Registration forms can
be found in the gathering area of
church or online at
stjo-milton.org.
The Light Is On For You On
Wednesday, December 4th,
11th & 18th, from 6:30-8:00
p.m. St. Joseph Church and all
the parishes of the Diocese of
Lafayette will be open for
individual confession. Please
make plans to come on Advent
Wednesdays and spread the word
of this special outreach of mercy
to those you know.
The Elderberries Next Social
will be held on Tuesday,
December 10th, from 9:30 a.m.
till 12:00 noon in the Life
Center. Bring your favorite dish
and a friend!
The Pro-Life Rosary Group
will be praying the Rosary after
the 6:00 p.m. Mass on Thursday,
December 12th. All are
welcome to join them.
The Giving Tree Gifts should be
returned under the Christmas
Tree in the gathering area by
December 15th with the Angel
attached to the outside of the gift.
On behalf of St. Joseph Church,
thank you for giving to the least
fortunate.
The Next Baptism Seminar will
be held on Thursday, January
9th at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.
Parents are encouraged to attend
during pregnancy in order to
avoid any delays.
“A priest is not a priest for
himself, he is a priest for you.” -
Cure’ of Ars
Please Pray for Our Priest:
Pope Francis
Pope Emeritus Benedict, XVI
Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel
Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell
Rev. Stephen Ugwu
Rev. Gregory Usselmann, LC
Rev. Jason Vidrine
Liturgical Ministers December 7th & 8th, 2019
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, & Servers
We ask all ministers to please be there 15 minutes before Mass. Sacristans, please be there
30 to 45 minutes before Mass. Please call for a replacement if unable to make your
scheduled time.
Saturday, December 7th, 4:00 p.m.
Sacristan: Judy Touchet
Lectors: Wally Broussard, Dan LaPointe
Eucharistic Ministers: Sylvia Broussard, Belinda Broussard, Gib Broussard
Altar Servers: Tucker Styles
Sunday, December 8th, 8:00 a.m.
Sacristan: Doug & Sue Duhon
Lectors: Toddy Guidry, Shannon Phillips
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Keith Duhon, Henri Quereau, Laci Quereau, Gwen Miller,
Sue Duhon, Doug Duhon, Brandi Badeaux
Altar Servers: Logan Broussard, Parker Broussard
Sunday, December 8th, 10:30 a.m.
Sacristan: Dan Guidry
Lectors: Beth Viator, Randy Blanchard
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Keith Duhon, Dan Guidry, Earline Blanchard, Chrissy
Smith, Lisa LeBlanc, Suzie Trappey, Jake Duplechin
Altar Servers: Jarret Duplechin, Gavin Duplechin
Sunday, December 8th, 5:00 p.m.
Sacristan: Mary Landry
Lectors: Margaret Greene, Velma Cheramie
Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Richard, Cherie Bailey, Mary Landry
Altar Servers: Randall Greene, Konnor Benoit
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church Page 4
Word of Life “When we
encounter Christ, experience his
love, and deepen our relationship
with him, we become more aware
of our own worth and that of
others.” May the Lord help us
build a culture of life in vigilant
expectation of His return.
Angola Bus Trip Scheduled
Assisting individuals to stay in
touch with family members in jail,
will assist inmates returning to
society to feel connected and part
of a family. The bus leaves from
St. Paul’s Catholic Church on
Sunday, December 8th at 7:30
a.m. For more information call
Stephanie Bernard, Program
Coordinator of Office of Justice &
Peace at 261-5545.
He Is Born A Christmas Concert
with the Daughters of St. Paul. The
Daughters invite you and your
family to join them at Angelle
Hall, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., on
Wednesday, December 11th, at
7:00 p.m. Get your tickets now!
Visit www.pauline.org/lafconcert
or call 504-887-7631.
Service of Nine Lessons and
Carols Sunday, December 15th at
3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St.
John the Evangelist. Under the
direction of Thomas Neil, the
Choir will sing carols old and new,
with interspersed readings that
recount salvation history and
culminate in the birth of the
Messiah. The event is free of
charge. For more information call
232-1322.
Thought of the Week Two ways to
overcome the problems in our lives
and let God turn them into
opportunities are by being hopeful
and by being grateful.
Josie’s
Hair Care
Runnin’ Revs vs. Slammin’
Sems Basketball Game Join us
as the Runnin’ Revs take on the
Slammin’ Sems in the 14th
Annual basketball game between
the Lafayette Diocese priests and
seminarians on Monday,
December 30th. This popular,
fun event helps promote and
support priestly and religious
vocations. Perfect family outing
during the Christmas holidays!
Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. at
Cathedral-Carmel School
Gymnasium, 848 St. John Street,
Lafayette. Doors open at 6:00
p.m. Admission is $5.00 for
adults and $1.00 for children.
Concessions will be available for
sale. Join us to see who will win
this year! Hope to see you there!
Catholic Engaged Encounter
Weekend Engaged Couples
spend a weekend 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 January 8th-10th, and
March 6th-8th. For cost of
weekends, and to learn more, visit
our website at
www.ceelafayette.org or contact
Paul & Carolyn Trahan at
254-8947 or 898-9257.