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March 1, 2020 First Sunday of Lent
THE HOLY YEAR STARTS HERE
MARCH 19, 2020
St. Joseph Catholic Church
SACRAMENT INFORMATION
Baptism - Instructions are offered
for both parents and godparents
during the months of February, May ,
August, and November . Plan
accordingly when expecting a child or
choosing godparents and call 395-
3881 to register for the class or to
schedule a baptism.
Confirmation - Young people are
prepared for Confirmation
through the Confirmation Program.
Adults are prepared for Confirmation
through the R.C.I.A.
Matrimony - Diocesan Policy
requires that a couple make
arrangements with the pastor at least
6 months prior to desired date.
Sacrament of The Sick - Call the
rectory to make arrangements for
Communion and Anointing.
Rite of Christian Burial -
Arrangements to be made with a
priest by the family.
Sacrament of Holy Orders or
calling to religious life - please
contact the priest in order to discern
God’s will.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults) - This process
is structured to provide information
for the formation of those who are
seeking a fuller life as Christians in
the Catholic Tradition. For
information, please call the Office of
Religious Education.
Religious Education For Children
Call the Office of Religious Education
for information about registering
your child.
Knights of Columbus - Meet the
second Thurs. of the month at 7pm.
Come Lord Jesus Groups -
Seeking to become closer to God,
learning more about scripture and
being spiritually prepared for Sunday
liturgy….consider joining a CLJ
Group Call Marguerite Sumrall
395-5304 for more information.
Celebration of Holy Mass
Weekdays:
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 6:30am
Tues. Nursing Home 9:30am,
Thurs. 12:10pm
Reconciliation 20 minutes before Masses begin or
anytime by appointment.
Rectory Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - Noon
Education Office Hour. Monday-Thursday 9am to 4pm
Friday by appointment
New Parishioners
We welcome you with great joy and
invite you to register and worship with
us regularly. Forms are available in the
rectory.
Summer Weekends :
Saturday 4:30pm
Sunday 9am & 5:00pm
First Sunday of Lent: The Fight Against Evil
This Sunday’s readings begin with the account of the Fall of Man. The thought that hu-mankind would be handed over to evil because the First Man and First Woman ate an apple or some sort of fruit certainly seems like an overre-action by God. However, look carefully at the reading. Before they turned from God, Adam and Eve were innocent. They were told that they could eat from the abundance of the Garden of Eden with the exception of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Notice the name of the tree, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. In the Bible to know is to experience. Mary was surprised that the angel said she would have a baby because she did not know man. Back to Adam and Eve. God did not want them to experience evil. But he also gave them a free will with the ability to choose good or evil. They were tempted by the serpent. The nature of the temptation is so important. The serpent did not tell them that the fruit tast-ed better than the fruit of the other trees. Nor did Adam and Eve eat the fruit because they were hungry. The serpent told them that if they ate this fruit, they would be like gods. Then they would not need God. They ate the fruit as an attempt to push God out of their lives. Their pride led them to experience evil. Once they ate the fruit, they were no longer innocent. They were no longer like that toddler who runs around the
house in his or her birthday suit. They experienced sin, and with it shame. The essence of evil is a turning from God. St. Augustine speaks about it as a flight to nothingness. For God is the source of all that is. Evil perverts His Creation so that instead of the good things He creates leading
us to Him, we use His gifts to run away from Him. The Genesis story of the Fall is not about fruit. It is about the temptation we all have to act as though we do not need God. This is also at the heart of the three temptations the Lord endured in today’s Gospel. Jesus was hungry. The devil didn’t tempt him to pray to His Father to provide food. He tempted him to turn the rocks into bread, and use the power His Father had given Him for himself. We are all tempted to selfishness. We are tempted to hoard for ourselves the gifts the Lord has provided. The second temptation the Lord endured, throw yourself from the parapet of the Temple and expect your Father to catch you, was a temptation to show superiority to the Father, a temptation to demand that the Father go into action. We do this when we demand something from God. Sometimes we say that we pray but God does not never hears our prayers. That is wrong. God hears our prayers. Sometimes, though, He says, “No.” There are times and incidents in all our lives when we have to join the old country singer, Garth Brooks, and thank God for unan-swered prayers. The temptation to force God into action is seen even among some well-meaning but ill-informed people who believe
that certain prayers will always produce the desired results. God is God, and we are not God, or gods. That third temptation the Lord endured is the temptation we all have to accumulate possessions and power as though these gifts from God will make our lives happy. Jesus did not fall for this lie as He stood on that mountain top and viewed all the Kingdoms of the world, all His if only He worshiped the devil. Many people in the world worship evil if it increases their fortunes or their status in life. They even call it the way of the world. Interesting expression. The Way of the World is the Way of the Devil. Think about the dark places in our society, the places of drugs, the places of the sex industry, the places where the powerful plot to destroy the weak, plot to take advantage of those who cannot protect themselves. Those misusing their positions and their possessions happily choose evil;
choose to worship the devil, so that they might increase their own wealth. At the beginning of Lent we are summoned to take a serious look at the conduct of our lives. Are we committing the original sin of pushing God aside? Is He a low priority in our lives and therefore no priority at all? Lent calls us to examine how we are using His Gifts. Are we selfish? Do we take advantage of others? Or do we recognize our dependence on God and do whatever we can to serve
His presence in others? The number 40 is used throughout the Bible whenever the world is going to experience a major change. There were 40 days of rain in Noah’s time when God gave man a new start. Moses went onto Mt. Sinai for 40 days and received God’s Law for the peo-ple. Elijah traveled for 40 days to that same mountain, in his time called Horeb, and restored the worship of Yahweh. And Jesus spent 40 days in the desert before beginning the proclamation of the Gospel. We spend 40 days of Lent, not just to complete some tasks, not
just to give up things. We spend 40 days preparing to transform our lives so that we might be an Easter People.
Parish Directory
Mailing Address: 1011 First St.
Patterson, LA 70392
Email: [email protected]
Office / Rectory: 985-395-3616
Fr. Herb Bennerfield, Pastor ext. 3 ~ Bobbie Diaz (Office Manager) ext. 4 ~
Office Fax: 985-395-9129
Education Office: 985-395-3881 Mamie Perry (DRE) ext. 5 ~
Education Fax: 985-395-3685 Email: [email protected]
Websites: St. Joseph Church
www.stjosephpatla.org
Diocese of Lafayette www.diolaf.org
SAFE HAVEN SUNDAY-EQUIPPING THE FAMILY: HAVING CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS The most powerful tool we have when it comes to teaching our children about the beauty of their sexuality in
the digital age is conversation. Real, honest, “look them in the eyes” conversation about their deep questions. In the
digital age, passive parenting is not an option-the internet never rests. Bishop Douglas Deshotel has set aside this weekend, Feb. 1– Mar. 2 to celebrate our second annual Safe Haven
Sunday in order to provide free resources to assist you with confidently talking to your children about internet
dangers, as well as their online and offline choices. Safe Haven Sunday is celebrated through prayer and reflection within the context of the Mass. After Mass you may pick up a book, Confident: Helping Parents Navigate Online Exposure. This book includes a free seven-day text
to opt in program that provides practical tips for caring adults to create safer digital environments for themselves and
young people. Simply text SECURE to 66866 to begin receiving guidance today. Thank you for celebrating with us! If you have any questions about this awareness weekend, please contact the
parish office or visit www.diolaf.org/safehaven
Mar.7 & Mar. 8 Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Lectors: Altar Servers:
Sat. 4:30pm Linda Thomas, Joy Guarisco, Sandra Marshall Shannon Freeman May Frances Cali
Sun. 9:00am Janet Carmody, Paula Boutte, Gloria Roy Mallory Perry Lainey Taylor
Sun. 5:00pm Mike & Loretta Brocato, Angela Harrington Mike Brocato Jude Guarisco
MONDAY, MAR. 2
6:30 A.M: Want to convert hearts?...come and pray the rosary@
8:30am every Monday morning in church.
TUESDAY, MAR. 3
9:30AM: Nursing Home –
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 4
6:30 A.M:
THURSDAY, MAR. 5
12:10 A.M: Charles & Kevin Cortez
FRIDAY, MAR. 6
6:30 AM: Fr. Louis Vu
SATURDAY, MAR. 7
4:30 P.M: Sylvia Felterman, Alex Martin,
Gertrude Bailey, Nola Cali, Scott Leonard,
Eliska Rice, Leo Becnel, Marie & Anthony
Morella, JP Morella,
SUNDAY, MAR. 8
9:00am: Floyd Estay, For the People of our
Parish, Beverly & Ernest Felterman,
Charpentier & Costa Families, Harold
Allemond, Chris Costa, Etienne Kidder 5:00pm: Beth Verret, Katherine Cardinale,
Judy Clark, Elsa Y. Parchmont, Jackie Couture,
John DiMatteo, Sanctuary Light
Harold Allemond Note: If a name is not printed above, due to
human error, be assured that God has accepted
your intention in heaven.
St. Joseph is now accepting Bulletin ads. You may purchase an Ad for your business or in memory of someone. Ads are $20.00 a month or $240.00 a yr. If you would like to place an Ad in the Bulletin
MASS INTENTIONS
Stewardship Area “Give to the Most High as He has given
to you, for the Lord is one who always
repays, and He will give back to you
sevenfold.” Sirach 35:10
Last Weekend Offerings: $2923.00
Property & Liability $811.00
Ash Wednesday $1175.00
Sick Relatives & Friends
Please pray for the sick of our parish &
their caregivers: Stella Saleme, Jason
Hernandez, Nicole Hingle, Wilda Cali, Angelle
Hebert, Iris Roy, Celeste Jumonville, Owen Hebert,
Jackie & B.L. Como, David Hartford, Lee Michel,
Gulley Taylor, Anne Broussard, Wilson Bailey,
Cursey Gordon, Rose Johnson, Robert Johnson,
Scott Governale, Daisy LeBlanc, Gail Smith, Shira
Rideau, John Siracusa, Kristen Murphy, Dianne
Austin, Terrance Overland, Cecilia Lawnicki, Mary
Fontonet, Christina Murphy, Candy Hoekstra,
Anna Balance, Sally Rogers, Ora Mae Wilson, Luke
Pitre, Barbara L. Vinning, Diane Bonnaffee, Pat
Vidos, Ahney Chauvin, Annie Russo, Frank
Guarisco, Josie Moncada, Kevin Tabor, Leona
Cloud, Melissa Boutte, Linda Horn , Verlie Loup,
Helena August , Nash Tabor, Mary Sehon, Melissa
Prince Tarleton, Holly Newbolt, Laura Larive, Ed
Shilling, Rip& Cheryl Verdin, Clyde & Angelina
Aucoin, Frank Jones, Norma Amos, Jerry
Barrileaux, Sandra Grogan, Russel Cardinale, Linda
Thomas, Bob Opperman, Maritta Race, Angie
Findley, Kay Olds, John Falgout, Amada Murphy,
Alice Guzzetta, Joann Landry, Bonnes Guidry,
Dalton Hilliard Jr., Austin Gabourel, Christine
Tabor, Ruth Blocker, Troy Broussard, Ken &
Nadine Montgomery, Sandy Mire, Mary Bellard,
Francis Daugherty, Larry Besse, Sr.,Luby Grimball,
Mathilde Harrington, M /M Theonis Harrington, Dr.
Charlie Ballay, Ella SanMiguel, Ruby & Herman
Pellerin, Inger Peterson, Denver Jenkins
Please call the rectory to add or delete a name
on the list.
MORGAN CITY
SUPPLY OF LOUISIANA,
UPCOMING EVENTS…
Father’s Adult Discussion Group :
Monday, 6:30pm @ the parish hall.
First Saturday Rosary: The Holy Rosary will be prayed before the Vigil Mass in
church beginning at 4:00 P.M. the first Saturday of each
month. Please join us.
Catholic Daughters will meet the first Thursday of
each month at 6:00 P.M. in the parish hall. If you are
interested in joining please call the rectory.
Choir Practice Wednesday at 5:00pm in the church. Way of the Cross: Fridays at 6:00pm KC’s Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month @7pm in the parish hall. St. Joseph Altar : St. Joseph Altar schedule for week
of March 2 in Parish Hall. Work begins at 9:00 A.M. :
Monday, March 2nd - workers off
Tuesday, March 3rd - making breadballs and mudrica. Wednesday, March 4th - making of breads for
prayer card bags Thursday, March 5th- Prayer card
bagging Friday, March 6th - workers off Saturday,
March 7th - St. Joseph Altar to be moved to the
Parish Hall. Want to thank A.J. and Jeannie
Gaudet for the grinding and rolling of the figs
for the fig cookies.
Class Mass Schedule 2019-2020
March 8- 7th Grade 15- 8th Grade 22- 9 & 10 th Grs
1st Communion Mass: Sunday, April 19, 9:00 a.m. Confirmation Mass: Sunday, May 3, 9:00 a.m. Raffle tickets for Ipad air can be purchased in the rectory , tickets are $2.00 each. Please support our education program!
Mausoleum Crypts Are still available here
at St. Joseph. If interested please
call the rectory.
395-3616
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YOU NEED TO KNOW: We’ve now entered the season of Lent, one of our oldest seasons
in the Catholic Church. Remembering that Easter was the first and greatest celebration in the
Church’s calendar, Lent was established as a preparation period for those who would be becoming
Catholic at Easter (most of whom were adults in those days). We continue to see this emphasis
with the various scrutinies which are conducted throughout the Lenten season for RCIA
candidates. It’s noted that the word “Lent” comes from the Anglo-Saxon word for “spring” and is a shortened derivative of “lengthen”. In the northern hemisphere where the Church was first established, Lent occurs as days
become lengthened, and the beginning of spring always occurs curing Lent (indeed, this year the Vernal Equinox is
scheduled to occur on our beloved St. Joseph’s feast day—the earliest in over 100 years). Eventually, Lent evolved
into a penitential preparation season for all Christians, hence its length of forty days– the same time Jesus spent in
the desert preparing for His ministry. As Sundays are always celebrated as “mini-Easters,” not days of penance, the
forty days are achieved by beginning Lent in the middle of the week—hence Ash Wednesday. Virtually all Christian
churches observe Lent to some degree. The practice of Lent was formalized by the Council of Nicaea in 325. Violet
is the liturgical color of Lent, as it is with the newer, shorter Advent, as both are penitential in nature. Lent is the
more solemn of the two and no “alleluias” may be heard during the Lenten season. Days of fasting and abstinence
are required during Lent which are not mandated in Advent. When exactly Lent ends has been speculated and argued about by many-does the Easter Triduum belong to Lent? What is determined is Lent’s forty days, thus it
would seem that Lent continues through Holy Saturday. The important aspect of Lent remains preparing for our
God and the world to come. May you use this time well in growing in holiness-in addition to its being something
You Need to Know! My love & prayers,
Fr. B
LENTEN MISSION
W/ FR. GARRETT MCINTYRE
NIGHT 1
THE GOD OF UNITY
THE GARDEN OF EDEN TO THE UPPER ROOM
NIGHT 2
THE GOD OF MERCY
EAST OF EDEN TO CALVARY
NIGHT 3
THE GOD OF LIFE
THE DESERT TO THE GARDEN OF THE RESURRECTION
ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
MARCH 9, 10 ,11TH AT 6PM
A Day of Prayer for Women
“Lent: Fasting, almsgiving, Prayer”
Tuesday, March 3, from 8:30amto 2:15pm Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House, Grand
Coteau, La
Cost $25.00 P
Presented by Fr. Lou McCabe, S.J.