PARISH PRIESTS Rev. Steven C. LeBlanc Pastor Rev. Joel Faulk Parochial Vicar

DEACONS Deacon Philip Lizotte Deacon Sammy Russo

Fax (337)233-9468

Office Hours Mon - Thurs 8:00 am- 4:00 pm (lunch 12-1) Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 noon

OUR CHURCH AT PRAYER Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am, 5:00, 7:00 pm Weekday Masses 6:00 am First Saturday Mass 7:30 am Reconciliation 5:40 - 5:55 am M-F & 3:30 - 4:30 pm Sat., or by appt.

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Where we give glory to God for everything as we become intentional disciples

January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord

201 East Bayou Parkway P.O. Box 80489

Lafayette, LA 70598-0489 (337) 232-4656

www.stpiusxchurch.org

We are excited to introduce a new ministry beginning in 2018, Prayer Quilt Fellowship. This ministry developed out of a desire to share the love of quilting and crafting with those who are seriously ill and infirm. Our mission is to be the hands and feet of Christ by bringing comfort and consolation through our handmade blankets/quilts to those who are ill, homeless, or dying. This quilt-making ministry will begin in February and will meet twice monthly here at St. Pius. Quilts and throws of all kinds will be crafted and donated. We welcome those who knit, crochet, sew and quilt. You do not have to be an experienced seamstress to join us. Please consider sharing your time and talents while enjoying fellowship, helping us blanket those in need through this ministry. Dates and times will be published in an upcoming bulletin.

Prayer Quilt Fellowship Ministry

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Welcome new members

and visitors to St Pius X Parish. We hope

you feel welcome and will participate in

the many activities here whether you are

a regular parishioner, a seasonal resident

or just visiting. For families with babies,

two quieting rooms are available in the

nave of the church, toward the back.

Large windows allow mothers or fathers

to continue to see and participate in

Mass, as you sooth the baby by rocking.

Childcare is located in the St. Paul Room

and is available to babies and young chil-

dren, at the 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and

5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses. For children 4

to 6 years old, Children’s Church is avail-

able at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Children’s

Church allows children to hear the Word

of God in a way that their hearts can un-

derstand, so that they too can grow in

their faith.

Please ask a greeter for help in locating

these areas, as well as restrooms, water

fountains, or other areas of interest in our

church. We are so glad you have come!

St. Pius X Catholic Church will be offering a six week program beginning Monday January 8 - Febru-ary 12 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at St. Pius X Church in the Annex Building in Conference Room B. “Who among you if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them does not leave the ninety-nine in the wasteland and follow the lost one until he finds it… I tell you there will likewise be more joy in heav-en over one repentant sinner than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent.” Luke 15:4-7 Catholics Returning Home (CRH) is a six week sup-port program assisting Catholics to return to the active practice of their Faith. “Come to me all you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you.” Matthew 11:28 Catholics Returning Home provides a positive con-text for inactive Catholics to hear this personal call. Coming home to this personal relationship with God through the Church is a challenging step for most people who have been inactive for any period of years. Essentially, this program provides a welcoming space for Catholics who have not been connected to

a faith community where: + Their stories of pain and hurt can be told + They can be helped to feel comfortable participat-ing in the worshiping Community + Their concerns and questions can be met or di-rected to the appropriate people + They feel accepted The program is a key tool for parishes in their plan-ning for evangelization. Its simplicity, attractiveness and solid content have enabled parishes to be very effective in attracting inactive Catholics back to the Church. It’s practical, it’s workable and it’s effective. “In the name of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, I wish to make an appeal – an appeal to Catholics throughout the world…especially to those who for one reason or another are separated from the practice of their faith. Christ is seeking you out and inviting you back to the community of faith.” St John Paul II To Register or for more information:

Call the Parish Office: 232-4656 or contact Phyllis Comeaux at phyllis.comeaux@gmail.com

or you may just show up.

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CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME A MINISTRY OF COMPASSION AND RECONCILIATION

An

Invitation to Return Home to

the Catholic Faith

CATHOLICS

RETURNING HOME A MINISTRY OF

COMPASSION

AND RECONCILIATION Jan. 8 - Feb. 12

Call the Parish Office for more information,

at 232-4656.

Kathryn Duhon, a resident of Maison de Lafayette, pictured above, displays her new walker bag, de-signed to assist in carrying items, hands-free. St. Pius parishioner Allaine Wilson made Kathryn’s walker bag, as well as 100+ others over the past many years, free of charge, just to make life a little easier for individuals who use a walker. Allaine is one of our many parishioners who serve God by compassionately serving others using her skills and talents. We are blessed to have Allaine as part of our faith community both for her good service to others and for leading by example.

“We love those whom we serve.” ― Richard Paul Evans

Parishioners Serving Others

The Epiphany of the Lord All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. — Psalm 72:11

News and Upcoming Events

JANUARY 7, 2018 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

New Elected Council Members St. Pius is pleased to announce that Ashley David and Dax Douet have been select-ed by the parish community to be on the Parish Pastoral Council for four year terms. Both Ashley and Dax bring their gifts, talents and faith to assist the Council in dis-cerning how the Holy Spirit is leading this wonderful people to be a community of intentional disciples. Welcome, Ashley and Dax. PSR School of Religion PSR will resume on Monday, January 8, 2018. Welcome back! First Communion 2018 There will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2018, for parents of children who will be making their First Communion in April. The meeting will be held in the Parish Life Center and will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. At least one parent must attend this meeting. Besides what the children will learn as part of their religious instruction at St. Pius School and PSR program, there will also be preparation taking place in the home for First Communion. At this meeting you will receive the materials needed for sacramental preparation at home. THAT MAN IS YOU! TMIY will resume next Saturday, January 13, 2018. To register or for more info, email Rick Cambre racambre@aol.com

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Centennial News Sunday January 7, 2018

Bishop Perry - On January 6, 1966, Harold R.

Perry, SVD was ordained an auxiliary bish-op of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He became the first African-American Bishop in the twentieth century. Perry, a native of Lake Charles, was ordained a priest in 1944. His first assignment was at Immacu-late Heart of Mary in Lafayette, and he would later become the founding pastor of St. Joseph in Broussard. Perry is the first of six African-American bishops who were born and raised in the Diocese of Lafayette.

Centennial Indulgence – an indulgence

granted by Pope Francis can be gained throughout this Centennial Year by all who visit the Cathedral of St. John the Evange-list and pray the Centennial Prayer (with the usual conditions for an indulgence). Please see the Diocesan Webpage for more infor-mation. The Centennial Prayer will be in the Cathedral beginning January 11th or you may print it from the webpage (available in various languages on webpage).

Opening Mass of the Centennial Year

will be at St. Martin de Tours on January 11th at 6:30pm in St. Martinville. All are invited to attend. Seating will be limited. We especially invite all Clergy, religious and laity from the Southern deanery to attend.

Pro-Life March Activities – Vigil Mass on

January 19 at 7pm at St. Pius X in Lafayette (tickets required – free). Rosary Congress from January 19 – 26 in the St. Pius X Ado-ration Chapel. Rally Praise and Worship on January 20 in ULL Quad from 9:30am-11:30am followed by the Pro-Life March (11:30-12:30) to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with a welcome by Bishop Deshotel at 12:30 and a Prayer Service and Benediction (12:30-1:30) inside the Cathe-dral. Rose Dinner at the Petroleum Club at 6pm (tickets required - $75 per person/$600 per table of 8). For all ticket information, call the Diocesan Pro-Life Office – 261-5607

Glory to God in highest

heaven, Who unto man His

Son hath given; While angels sing with tender

mirth, A glad new year to all

the earth. – Martin Luther

Happy New Year

Vocation

Chalice Ministry

Today the family of

Martha and Jeff Courville

will receive the

Vocational Chalice at the

Sunday 7:00 am. Mass. Please

join them this week in prayer

for Vocations to the Priesthood

and Religious Life.

St. Pius Youth

Life Teen is our high school youth ministry. It is open to all

students who are in high school, grades 9th-12th, regard-

less of the school they attend. We meet on Sunday nights

following the 5 PM Mass in the Parish Life Center, from

6:00 pm to 7:45 pm.

During the week, we host different Small Groups for the

guys and girls. These groups are opportunities for our

young people to build community and share life together

as they journey and grow in their relationships with the

Lord. For more information, please contact our Youth

Minister John Ray Perkins (johnray@stpiusxchurch.org).

EDGE, our middle school ministry opened to all 6th-8th

grade students, will be held at the Bayou House, on the

second and fourth Monday of the month. The Bayou

House is located at 309 E Bayou Pkwy.

EDGE takes place from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm.

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One Eight is our Confirmation process for high school Jun-

iors (or Seniors). If you are part of that process, be sure to

get your Questionnaire filled out so you can schedule your

interview. See our website for the Calendar of sessions.

Summer 2018—Save the Dates

Save the dates. We will be attending Summer Camp at

Life Teen’s Camp Covecrest the week of July 2nd to the

7th. And then we will once again join Life Teen for the

Restore Mission Camp here in Lafayette, to work on

homes that were affected by the August 2016 floods. The

Restore Mission Camp will be held the week of July 22nd

to the 27th.

Life Teen offers a website for your to help you grow in

holiness, to help you with your marriage and to help you

raise your teen. Check out www.ltparentlife.com

Youth Minister—John Ray Perkins johnray@stpiusxchurch.org | 337.769.3885

One Eight: Confirmation Process

Parents

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Visit www.diolaf.org for more information on the upcoming events and/or to purchase

Readings for Today First Reading — You shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The Gentiles are copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — The magi were over-joyed at seeing the star (Matthew 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from

Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-

tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpo-

ration. All rights reserved.

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Faye Broussard; Monique Meaux; Adams and Weber Families; Fr. Harry Benefield Sunday 7:00 a.m. Joseph Peter Martinez III, Steve Bergeron & Special Intention (2); M/M Joseph Gaudet & Hilda; Lillian Fontenot; Gwen DaGian Sunday 9:00 a.m. Patricia (Pat) Terrel Pharr; Jeremi ron Gary; In Thanksgiving; M/M Alaven LeJeune; Paul Toce; Sue Melancon; Edna Gannon Treuting; Special Intentions Sunday 11:00 a.m. The St. Pius X Parish Family Sunday 5:00 p.m. Charlie Rose Beasley; Rene Terrebonne; Jacque Durand Sunday 7:00 p.m. Ira Smith; Tester Primeaux; Rena Ber-trand; Kaliste Saloom Sr. Monday 6:00 a.m. The St. Pius X Parish Family Tuesday 6:00 a.m William (Bill) Lowry Wednesday 6:00 a.m. The Holy Souls in Purgatory Thursday 6:00 a.m. The St. Pius X Parish Family Friday 6:00 a.m. The St. Pius X Parish Family Saturday 5:00 p.m. Faye Broussard; Tish Strickland

Weekend Mass Schedule January 13 - 14, 2018

Saturday 1 - 13 7:30 am Fr. Steve LeBlanc 5:00 pm Fr. Steve LeBlanc

Sunday 1 - 14 7:00 am Fr. Joel Faulk 9:00 am Fr. Joel Faulk 11:00 am Fr. Joel Faulk 5:00 pm Fr. Steve LeBlanc 7:00 pm Fr. Steve LeBlanc

Presider is subject to change.

Prayer & Worship

Readings for the Week Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29‑39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk1:40‑45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1‑12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13‑17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Please Pray for these Priests This Week Sun. Rev. Bernard Lebiedz, OSB Mon. Rev. Clyde LeBlanc Tues. Rev. Steven LeBlanc Wed. Rev. Jerome Ledoux, SVD Thurs. Rev. Louis Ledoux Fri. Rev. Mark Ledoux Sat. Rev. Austin Leger Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of this world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Mass Intentions Jan 6 - 13, 2018

Please Pray for these Seminarians This Week Sun. Mr. Luke Johnson Mon. Mr. Andrew Killeen Tues. Mr. Luke Kirk Wed. Mr. Hayden Lacour Thurs. Mr. Joshua LaFleur Fri. Mr. Alex Lancon Sat. Rev. Mr. Korey LaVergne Father, in your plan for our salva-tion you provide shepherds for your people. Fill your Church with the spirit of courage and love. Raise up worthy ministers for your altars and eager but gentle serv-ants of the gospel. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Prayer adapted from the Roman Sacramentary)

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The Sanctuary Candle will burn in memory of Dr. Paul Peter & Louella Boriskie

Memorials

JANUARY 7, 2018 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH WWW.ST PIUSXCHURCH.ORG

Engaged Couples

Spend a weekend away from the cares and distrac-tions 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. Up-coming weekend dates are January 12-14, March 9-11, and April 27-29. 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.

An Invitation to St. Pius Ushers

Fr. Sebastian Myladiyil, SVD, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, here in Lafayette, extends an invitation to all St. Pius ushers to attend and celebrate their Church Ushering Day, taking place on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. The Ushers Day program and reception will proceed after Mass in the church cafeteria. Please reserve your spot via email to Cedric Chaisson, Usher President at cedric.chaisson@yahoo.com or phone (337) 288-3557 to report the number of ushers attending. The church has outlined a set of activities that consists of mentorship talks and guest messages designed to educate others on the importance / benefits of working in the household of God.

Church History and Theology of the Body at AQUINAS INSTITUTE – Faith Seeking Understanding.

Register now for an Aquinas Institute course! Two evening courses will be offered this spring: THE 350 Church History by Fr. Rene Pellessier (Mondays 6-8:30 PM at Wisdom Catholic Student Center) and THE 490 Theology of the Body by Kim Anson, MA (Wednesdays 6-8:30 PM at John Paul Great Academy). Courses begin January 24 and end May 7. The classes can be taken for college credit (accredited through Universi-ty of Holy Cross) or for catechetical credit (audit). For more information or to register call (337) 394-6550, email frchampagne@yahoo.com, or go to www.aquinaslafayette.org

PUBLIC NOTICE

On Monday, January 8, 2018 the LCG, Community Development De-partment will conduct Public Hearing #1 for its 2018/2022 Consolidated Plan. This hearing will be held in The Greenhouse Senior Center, 110

NE Evangeline Thwy, Lafayette, LA @ 5:15 pm. The purpose of this public hearing is to discuss the Consolidated Planning process and the hous-ing and community development needs of low/moderate-income and “special needs” house-holds with in the jurisdiction of the LCG. Transla-tors and/or transportation for handicapped citi-zens are available if requested by 5:00 pm De-cember 29, 2017. For translators, transportation or more information, please call the LCG Com-munity Development at (337) 291-8422. Joel Robideaux, Mayor-President, Lafayette Consoli-dated Government

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Testimony

Of Favors Granted

“Thank you Lord for all the Blessings that YOU have showered over my family! All Praise & Glo-ry to You our God!”

“Thank you for (the) job offer for my sister-” To participate, sign up online at www.stpiusxchurch.net/adoration then click on Adoration on the left side of the screen or use the Sign up cards that are available at the Chapel entrance or in the church vestibule, call 232-4656 or email adoration@stpiusxchurch.org.

Perpetual Adoration

Stewardship of Finance

The report for December 24 and December 31 will be reported in the next bulletin, due to early bulle-tin dates. Thanks for your patience.

Reminder when you serve: Please remember to sign in every time you serve and use the hand sanitizer located at the sign in table in the Gathering Area. Thanks!

MRS. DEBBIE HEBERT, BUSINESS MANAGER/ACCT. MRS. BARBARA ABSHIRE, PASTORAL ASST. MR. ASHTON MOUTON, JR., EVANGELIZATION MINISTER MRS. ROSE MARY CORMAN, SECRETARY MRS. JOAN SIMS, ASSISTANT TO THE SECRE-

TARY / SCHEDULER MRS. BARBARA BOU-

DREAUX, COORDINATOR OF SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS MR. BLAKE PAUL HARSON, EDUCATION MINISTER MR. JOHN RAY PERKINS III, YOUTH MINISTER MRS. KAREN MELANCON, MUSIC MINISTER MR. KEVIN MARTIN, ORGANIST

DEACON PHIL LIZOTTE, R.C.I.A. DIRECTOR MS. SCHUYLER KLEINPETER, ADVANCEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR MS. MALLORY WAINWRIGHT, SACRISTAN MR. EDWARD BAUDOIN, MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR MR. LEROY ABSHIRE CHURCH CUSTODIAN MRS. ANGELA FANGUE, HOSPITALITY MINISTRY MRS. JAMIE WAGNON, HOMEBOUND, NEEDY MS. DIANE TOUCHET HOSPITAL MINISTRY MR. JESSE GARY NURSING HOME MINISTRY MRS. EDNAMAE SAHUC, CHILDREN’S SODALITY MS. BREE HIGGINBOTHAM PRO-LIFE COORDINATOR

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH LAFAYETTE

Perpetual Adoration Call Parish Office Bible Study Mon 12:30 PM; 5:10 PM & 6:30 PM Tues 9:30AM; 6:30 PM Wed 9:30 AM (Fall & Spring) Thurs 9:00AM & 6:30 PM 1st Saturday 8AM to 1PM Child Care/Babysitting Sun 9:00 & 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM Children’s Church Sept - May 9:00 AM Choir Practice Wed 7:00 PM Knights of Colum-bus 1st & 3rd Thurs 6:30PM

Novena to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Sat.: 4:30 PM Parish Coffee Last Sun: AM Masses Blue Army Rosary Group Mon: 5:00 PM Patriotic Rosary Group Tues: 6:00 PM St. Elizabeth Se-ton Rosary Group Wed: 9:30 AM Pius Senior Or-ganization (PSO) Sept. - May 3rd Thurs: 11:00 AM Women’s Guild Quarterly

Called to Serve _______________________ WEEKEND OF JANUARY 13—14, 2018 TIME LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS

January 13

5:00 PM Ronnie Domingue,

Stephanie Guidry Susan de Launay, Nancy Manuel, Jeannie Lawrence, Margaret Gillaspie TBA

January 14

7:00 AM Dolores Zenon, Dwayne Coco

Nanette Cazayoux, Ben Stonecipher, Billie & Bob Henry Samuel and James Stonecipher

9:00 AM Louis & Marjie Breaux Frances Cordill, Paulette Fontenot, Tiney Toll, Ned & Margie LeBlanc, Kathy

Barras, Rick Garland, Ray Tregre, Bernice LaBauve, Lisa Killeen Ryan Killeen, Joshua Billedeaux,

Carson Quebodeaux, Javier Harson

9:00 AM Children’s Church January 7 – Carolyn Broussard January 14 – Ashley Bell

11:00 AM Leslie Ladd, Ron Hebert

Annette Hebert, Judy Corne, Joy Best, Vicki Custer, Sarah Delatte, Gerald & Shannon Barousse, Jo Ann Hebert, Verna & Earl Guidry

Patrick & James Paul Gandy, Noah Pritchard

5:00 PM Kristin Caire,

Judy Hoffmann Missy Babineaux, Tanya Chiasson, Heidi Bourgeois, Geb Bull, Brian Menard,

Debbie O'Donnell, Kathy Spielmann, John & Jill Deats, Kathy Kosnosky Christian Fontenot; Ty and Matt Martin;

Will Spielmann

7:00 PM Kirk Huval,

Mark Benoit Dawn Benoit, Greg Mier, Michela Camel, Ed Rose Anthony Beaumont

PARISH COUNCIL KENNETH WERTHER, PRES., MATT HEBERT, VICE-PRES., ANNETTE HEBERT, SECRETARY, HELEN DAUPHIN, BRAD HAMILTON, ANGELLE PEARCE, MARIA TREGRE, BOB HENRY, GLENDA LAUGHLIN, TRUS-

TEE, JIM DAVID, TRUSTEE

PARISH ACTIVITIES

Call the Parish Office for more information concerning any sacrament,. Baptism 2nd & 4th Saturday 2:30 pm Baptismal Preparation Class is required. Baptism Registration online at https://

stpiusxchurch.org/sacraments/baptism/baptism-registration/

2 week notice to schedule a Baptism is required.

Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 to 4:30 pm 5:40 to 5:55 am Before weekday Mass. Speak to a priest to schedule confession at another time. Matrimony Contact the Pastor at least 6 months before the tentative marriage date. Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office.

PARISH OFFICE STAFF AND MINISTERS

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH / PARISH INFORMATION

ST. PIUS X

MISSION STATEMENT St. Pius X Catholic Church enables

all who seek Christ to hear the Gospel and live their faith as good

stewards. In Living the Good News, centered in the Eucharist, we bring Christ to others so all may live in

freedom and grace.

SACRAMENTS

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