St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Zachary, Louisiana

 

 

Our Lady of the Assumption Mission

Clinton, Louisiana

 

Bringing more than 1,300 families closer to Christ

~A Parish since 1964~

Mind. . .Body. . .Heart. . .Soul ~ The Faith Communities of St. John the Baptist and Our Lady of the Assumption

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5:00PM - St. John's

 

Sunday Morning

7 & 11AM-St. John's

9:00AM-OLA, Clinton

  

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Tuesdays-6:30PM

 

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Wednesday-7:00AM

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Friday-7:30AM

 

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  Saturdays

4 PM-St. John's

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6:15PM-OLA

 

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6:15 pm-OLA

Sundays

10:00 am-SJB 

 

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On Wednesdays, confession may be scheduled  by appointment with Father Bayhi

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The Adoration Chapel at St. John's is open from Noon until 6 PM, Monday-Friday.

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Prayer of the Holy Rosary is held at St. John's

every Sunday,

beginning at 10:00 AM, and on the 1st Sunday of each month at Our Lady, beginning at 8:30 AM.

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Please join us in reciting the Prayer for Our Nation following each Mass at St. John's and Our lady, and at home.  Please share this prayer with your family and friends so that, together, we are unified in asking for strong, fair, moral leadership among our Nation's leaders.

 

 

For a printable copy of the Prayer for Our Nation, click here.

 

St. Michael the Archangel- defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host - by the Power of God - cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Father- send your Holy Spirit to guide our nation.  May your Holy Spirit dwell in the hearts and minds of your faithful and all who serve as leaders. Keep us faithful to your law, protect us in our trials, lead us to walk in your word and your love.

Through the Virgin Mary, conceived without sin, may we be spared of all destruction and harm from without and within. . . .

Mary, Queen of Nations-                                              Deliver us.

O, Sacred Heart of Jesus                                   Have Mercy on Us.

O, Immaculate Heart of Mary                             Pray for Us.

O, Sacred Heart of Jesus –                                    Have Mercy on Us.

 

 

Third Sunday of Lent

March 7, 2010

"Merciful and gracious is the Lord,

slow to anger and abounding in kindness".

-- Psalm 103:8

Stewardship Offering-St. John’s 2/21/10

Identified Contributions $ 9,569.00

Unidentified Contributions $ 661.25

Total $ 10,230.25

Building & Maint. Fund $ 332.00

Leg. of Faith: 2/28/10 $ 2,957.00

**To-date Cap.Campaign $1,517,195.38

Stewardship - Our Lady

Identified Contributions $ 3,816.25

Unidentified Contrib. $ 184.00

Total $ 4,000.25

Building & Maint. Fund $ 48.25

TODAY'S READINGS

First Reading--The LORD God appears to Moses and directs him to go and deliver the Israelites from Egypt (Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15) or Exodus 17:3-7.

Psalm-- The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103) or Psalm 95.

Second Reading–We are not to grumble like the people with Moses in the desert (1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12) or Romans 5:1-2, 5-8.

Gospel–If you do not repent, you will all perish

(Luke 13:1-9) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a,

40-42].

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14

Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34; 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; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]]-36


SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Third Sunday of Lent; Girl Scout Sunday

Monday: St. John of God

Tuesday: St. Frances of Rome

Friday: Abstinence

 

HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE During Holy Week there will be a number of Masses and prayer services at St. John’s and Our Lady so please mark your calendar now:

Holy Thursday-Washing of the Feet

7:00 PM at St. John’s

Good Friday-Stations of the Cross

3 PM at OLA & SJB

Good Friday-Veneration of the Cross

6:00 PM at St. John’s

Easter Vigil 7:00 PM at St. John’s

Easter Sunday Regularly Scheduled Masses


THE MYSTERIOUS ONE

Last Sunday we gathered with Peter, John, and James at the mountain of Transfiguration and were summoned to listen to God's chosen Son. This week the scriptures draw us into the mystery of just who that God is. The first reading, perhaps one of the best known in the Bible, recounts the story of Moses and the burning bush, when the mysterious divine name is revealed. The Responsorial psalm is a hymn extolling the attributes of God. Saint Paul and the Lord Jesus describe a God who judges and metes out punishment. No matter the lengths to which the scriptures go, we know that no amount of words will ever come close to capturing who God is. Our lives and our Lents are really journeys toward that mysterious One who will one day welcome us into the heavenly home that awaits those who put their trust in God alone.

ENS Danielle Rouchon, USN
Capt. James Rouchon, USMC
CPL James McFarland, Army

Army Jacob Taylor, USN
Lt. Eugene Cazedessus, USMC
E3 Nathaniel Cazedessus, USN
James Hollkamp, USN
E3 Brandon Merchant, USN
L. Cpl. James A. Benning, USMC
GMS3, Griffin Robichaux, USN
SPC-4 Joseph N. Jones, Jr., Army

LCpl Patrick Roberts, USMC
SGT Christopher Vaccaro, Army
1st Lt. Brian Plauche, USAF

Lt. Matthew Charlet Dart, USN

Lt. Gordon White, USAF

Captain Sabrina Jones, USNG

USN-MM2/SS Markus B. Kippers, USN

L. Cpl. John Marrero, USMC

CPL Leland J. Crochet, III, USMC

1st Lt. Stephen DiLorenzo, Army
Brandon Robichaux, USN

Zachary Konechne, Army

PVT Jesse B. Richard, Army

 

For the Sake of His Sorrowful Passion

 

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy

 

 


Please join us every Friday morning following 7:30 am Mass, and on Sunday mornings at 10 am (before the Rosary) as we recite the

Chaplet of

the Divine Mercy.

 See the power of Sister Faustina’s vision–the visitation of Our Lord.

 

Seniors, Retirees, Housewives, or those just sittin' around the house, how about a good

SPRING “Cleaning” AT AFTON VILLA

Come Clean Your Heart and Your Soul Please join us as we CELEBRATE [approaching] SPRING with an outing to St. Francisville for lunch, prayer, and a garden tour!

Date: Friday, March 5th, 2010

Time to meet: 10:45am in St John's parking lot (will need volunteers to drive please!!)

Lunch: Magnolia Cafe: 11:30 am

Prayer/Song service, tour of the gardens and grounds: 1:30 pm-3:00 pm at Afton Villa Gardens

Return to St John's parking lot: approximately 3:30 pm

Costs: Price of lunch (est.$10-$15); entrance fee to garden ($5)

Contacts: Jerry Evans (936-0645) or Molly Capone (654-6673). Please contact us if you can drive. If anyone needs transportation to/from church, please let us know.

 


 

 

We Need Sago Palms!

As you know, Palm Sunday is on March 28th.  After recent cold snaps, many of the Sago Palms planted on church grounds were burned by the cold temperatures.  If you were lucky enough to save yours--and if this weekend doesn't finish them off!--please plan to cut the branches and bring them to St. John's the week before Palm Sunday.  We need approximately 1,100 Palm branches for St. John the Baptist and Our Lady of the Assumption.  Please pass this request on to all your friends and neighbors.

 


 GOOD-BYE SISTERS PAT & JULIE

As you all know, we will say good-bye to Sisters Pat & Julie Sheatzley at the end of the month, after 15 years

of faithful service to the Felicianas, St. Helena & East Baton Rouge.

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If you would like to continue communicating with the Sisters, their new address will be: 6500 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230-2004.


PICTORIAL DIRECTORY PLANNING

We are about to finalize the committee list for the directory, which will feature photographs of every registered family, as well as contact numbers and mailing addresses. If you can help–and have access to a computer with Microsoft Office–call the office at 654-5778.  Also, please be certain your record is correct in our database. Names, changes in family members, telephone numbers, etc, will be inserted from information we have on file.


Jessica McDavid and Jeremy Brewer are scheduled to receive the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony

on Saturday, March 6th at St. John’s. May God’s Love shine on them on this special day and forever more.


 

Thirteen Instituted as Acolytes Including One of our Own-Donald Ard

In a private ceremony at the Diocesan Chancery, Bishop Robert Muench instituted 13 men as Acolytes, one of the final steps before being ordained as permanent Deacons in the Catholic Church. Among those was St. John’s parishioner, Donald Ard (standing to the Bishop’s right), who has been studying for the Deaconate for several years. Donald has been very active in a number of ministries at St. John’s throughout the years, serving as a Lector/Commentator, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, presenter and team member for RCIA, assistance to the homebound and shut-ins. Donald also assisted the late Fr. Matthew Faschan with Sunday Mass services at Zachary’s Oakwood Village senior retirement community. We celebrate the ministry of Donald Ard and wish him well as he continues his faith journey toward full ordination as Permanent Deacon next year.

Many of us are unfamiliar with the office of Acolyte or the duties he performs. The following excerpt comes from New Advent: An acolyte is a cleric promoted to the fourth and highest minor order in the Latin Church, ranking next to a subdeacon. The chief offices of an acolyte are to light the candles on the altar, to carry them in procession, and during the solemn singing of the Gospel; to prepare wine and water for the sacrifice of the Mass; and to assist the sacred ministers at the Mass, and other public services of the Church. In the ordination of an acolyte the bishop presents him with a candle, extinguished, and an empty cruet, using appropriate words expressive of these duties.


TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST

A reminder: until such time as the threat of contagion from the H1/N1 virus has been lifted, we have discontinued distribution of the Precious Blood during Communion. Note: This does not prevent you from receiving the Sacrament; –"The Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ."

You do not "miss out" by not receiving the 2nd species.


ST. JOSEPH ALTAR MARCH 21st

ST. JOSEPH ALTAR MARCH 21st- We are selling candles after each weekend Mass. Candles-$5 each-can be purchased in memory of any loved one. Meetings continue on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in classroom #1. Contact Julie Behrnes at 454-0293 to get involved.


ARE YOU READY TO MARCH?

It’s that time again! The SJB Choir is going to coordinate a team of adults to serve as Marshals in this year’s St. Patrick’s Parade in Baton Rouge on Saturday, March 13th. St. John’s receives cash for every person who marches in the parade, and these funds are used to add support services for the choir, Religious Ed. and Youth Ministry. To volunteer your time (and your feet!), call Molly Capone at 654-6673.


Need Your 2009 Tax Letter from St. John’s or Our Lady? Let us know!!

Please call the Parish Office at 654-5778 if you need a record of your contributions for 2009. We do not automatically mail a copy to every contributor because of postage costs but, upon request, we will mail yours or you can come by and pick up a copy.

FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICE

Catholic Charities offers free tax preparation service starting Jan. 19th., from 9AM-4:30 PM on Mondays at the Catholic Charities Office, Call 336-8700 to qualify.


CATHOLIC YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD

Emily Flanders and Daniel Evan Clesi have been selected as the 2010 CYLA winners here at St. John's by K of C Council #10080.

Emily is the daughter of Vickie and Chris Flanders and Daniel is the son of Alicia and Gerard Clesi. The local KofC chapter would like to recognize Emily and Daniel for their Catholic leadership in the community and outstanding achievements in High School. A banquet will soon be held in their honor. Please join us in offering your appreciation to these fine young role models.

 


 

Saturday, March 6th

SJB

-2:00 pm, McDAVID/BREWER WEDDING

-4:00 pm Confession; 5:00 pm Vigil Mass

Sunday, March 7th 3rd Sunday of Lent

-7 am, Mass, Coffee & Biscuits to follow

-10 am, Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Rosary

-11 am, Mass (Children’s Liturgy)

-4:00 pm, Boys Basketball practice, gym

-6 pm, Youth Group, Parish Activity Center

-7 pm, Final Confirmation Session, Gym

OLA

-8:30am, Rosary; 9am, Mass, Child. Lit.,CCD

~ ~ THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE ~ ~

Sunday, March 7th 3rd Sunday of Lent

-7 am, Mass, Coffee & Biscuits to follow

-10 am, Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Rosary

-11 am, Mass (Children’s Liturgy)

-4:00 pm, Boys Basketball practice, gym

-6 pm, Youth Group, Parish Activity Center

-7 pm, Final Confirmation Session, Gym

OLA

-8:30am, Rosary; 9am, Mass, Child. Lit.,CCD

Monday, March 8th

SJB

-6:30 pm, Intercessory Prayer Grp., Church

-6:30 pm, Scouts

Tuesday, March 9th

SJB

-7:00 am, Mass

-5:00 pm, Children’s Choir

-5:30 pm, Religious Education, K-5th Grade

-6:00 pm, Adult Choir; 7:00 PM Teen Choir

OLA

-6 pm Way of the Cross, 6:15 pm Confession

-6:30 pm, Mass

Wednesday, March 10th

SJB

-7:00 am Mass

-6:00 pm, Jr./Sr. High Rel. Ed., then Youth Gr

Thursday, March 11th

SJB

-7:00 am Mass, then Chaplet of Divine Mercy

-6:30 pm Men’s Club, Gym

-6:30 pm, Girl Scouts, Classroom # 4

-6:30 pm, Legion of Mary, Classroom # 5

-7:00 pm, RCIA (Hall)

Friday, March 12th

SJB

-7:00 am Mass, then Way of the Cross

Coffee and biscuits to follow

-6 pm, The Way of the Cross, followed by

LENTEN MEAL AND MISSION

Saturday, March 13th

SJB

-4:00 pm Confession

-5:00 pm Vigil Mass

Sunday, March 14th 4th Sunday of Lent

-7 am, Mass, Coffee & Biscuits to follow

-10 am, Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Rosary

-11 am, Mass (NO Children’s Liturgy)

-4:00 pm, Boys Basketball practice, gym

-6 pm, Youth Group, Parish Activity Center

-7 pm, Final Confirmation Session, Gym

OLA

-8:30am, Rosary; 9am, Mass,

(NO Children’s Liturgy), CCD follows Mass


OLA SOUP & SANDWICH FOR LENT

Join us after 6:30 p.m. mass on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, Our Lady of Assumption will hold a SOUP AND SANDWICH LENTEN MEAL. Please contact Heidi Ligon, 225-719-1298, by March 3, 2010, if you are able to provide soup or a sandwich tray of your choice. Everyone is invited!




Stop Listening to "THEM" ~ Start Talking to US!

Fact and Fiction About Annulments

Rumor- "It takes years to get an annulment through the Catholic Church."

Total Fiction! The length of time it takes to complete the annulment process is almost completely dependent on you. Yes, it does take a little time to collect the necessary documents: your Baptism Record, your marriage license & *marriage certificate (*if married in the Catholic Church, your divorce decree, & a few other documents, most of which you should have available in your records at home anyway. We do need certified originals of each document, however, it is not difficult to secure those items.

Rumor- "It is very expensive to get an Annulment; it’s just a money-making scheme."

Total Fiction! In the Diocese of Baton Rouge, a fixed cost of $950 is assessed to each completed Tribunal case. You are asked to pay only one-half of that cost - $475.00 & only if you can afford to pay, &.....you can pay it in installments! Those who have financial challenges complete a one-page hardship form when submitting the documents & it’s done!

Rumor- "You don’t have to get an annulment to receive Communion; some priests say it’s ok."

Total Fiction! The rules of the Catholic Church are not subject to modification by any priest. If you have not re-married, & have fully reconciled yourself, regarding any sins, through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, you may receive Holy Communion. If, however, you have re-married outside of the church, your first marriage is considered still valid, therefore, you are not in a state of grace & you should not receive Communion.

Rumor- "It’s just not worth the trouble & pain."

Total Fiction! If you did re-marry & are not able to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist, you are missing out on one of the fundamental gifts of Jesus Christ when He started our church. Why not take a small amount of time to do what is needed to return to the graces of the Church & to again receive the Precious Body & Blood of Christ? In addition, completing the annulment process provides an outlet to, once & for all, purge yourself of all the pain & sorrow associated with that past life.

Rumor-"Your ‘ex’ has to be involved & can start all sorts of trouble."

Total Fiction! For legal purposes, we are required to notify a former spouse that a petition for annulment has been filed but that’s it! He or she does not get involved, with the exception that, in very rare cases a former spouse may want to contest your petition. No one sees your file!

Rumor- "It’ll make my children illegitimate."

Total Fiction!!!! Children–the innocent–are not ever affected by the annulment process!

Call Ric at the Parish Office at 654-5778 to discuss what you can do to return to a state of grace with Our Lord.



DO YOU THINK YOU ARE BEING CALLED TO BE AN ALTAR SERVER?

Young people, 4th grade and higher, who believe you are being called by Our Lord to be an Altar Server should discuss the matter with your parents, then contact the parish office to arrange a meeting with Father Bayhi. Altar Service is a very special way of serving Our Lord.


Congratulations!

to this year's inquirers, thus far, who continue to

attend the opennight meetings of RCIA.  Please encourage others to attend

RCIA IS IN FULL SWING. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about the church, please join us in the parish hall on Thursdays at 7:00 pm.


THE SANCTUARY LIGHT burns this week at St. John’s in memory of Anna Couvillion & next week for Rhett Morris at St. John’s. In Clinton, the light burns in memory of George J. Charlet, Jr., this week and next week. May Our Lord’s love and compassion continue to help their families during difficult times.


LEGION OF MARY CONTINUES

The Legion of Mary meets on Thursdays in Classroom 5 at 6:30PM if you wish to get involved in this ministry. This group will also be ministering to nursing home residents & shut-ins wishing to strengthen their faith.



 

WITH OUR SYMPATHY–Please join us in offering our condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Ronald Buzhardt, father of parishioner, Dr. Scott Buzhardt. May God bring you strength and comfort in this time of sorrow.

 


THINK YOU ARE BEING CALLED BY GOD TO BE AN

ALTAR SERVER DURING WEEKEND MASS?

Young people, 4th grade and higher, who believe you are being called by Our Lord to be an Altar Server should discuss the matter with your parents, then contact the parish office to arrange a meeting with Father Bayhi. Altar Service is a very special way of serving Our Lord. Think and pray about it.

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THE THING’S NOT WASH ‘N WEAR OR TOSS AND WEAR! Altar Servers (boys and girls), please

be certain to take your cassock & surplice or alb home and wash, dry and press it on a regular basis. We need to look sharp while on the Altar, serving Our Lord. Also, please be sure to properly hand your outfit in the vesting room following Mass to eliminate wrinkles and save others from having to do extra work.


On February 7, 2010, St. John's joined in the celebration of 100 Years of Scouthing, through which all scouts, past and present, participated in the celebration of the Eucharist and where recognized for their commitment to the service organization.  Scouts served as Altar Servers, Lectors/Commentators, Ushers and Eucharistis Ministers.  In addition to the group shot above, Matthew and Charles Flanders are shown, having just served on the Altar.

The Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Webelos have charters at St. John’s.  The Boy Scouts is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations.  BSA helps build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun.  The BSA believes that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

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ARE YOU AGE 55 OR BETTER AND UNEMPLOYED? HERE’S AN IDEA!

Earn money while you gain job skills! You may qualify to be paid for 20 hours per week of on-the-job training to help you learn new job skills for today’s workplace. Earn a paycheck and gain new skills to transition to part-time or full-time, regular employment. Openings now! Call Wendy Hellinger or Clyde Waite at Catholic Charities: 225.336.8700 for an interview.


 

Sing to the Lord a New Song

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t forget that the Young People’s Choir has resumed now that school is back in session. We practice in church at 5:00 pm every Tuesday, just before CCD. 

 

Also, we will again begin rehearsal at 7 pm every Tuesday for our Young Adult Choir.  Pianist, Julie Love, who recently joined our Choral Department team, has been very active with teens throughout her ministry and i looking forward to building a team of energetic young people who wish to use their voices to honor Our Lord.  Come join the gang at St. John's!


CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAMS

COUNSELING-MATERNITY-ADOPTION

Catholic Charities provides free and confidential counseling services to those experiencing

an unplanned pregnancy regardless of their decision to parent or to make an adoption plan.

Call 336-8708 or visit them at 1900 South Acadian Thruway


Remember, if your little "bundle of joy" is on the way, it’s time to start preparing for the Sacrament of Baptism.

Parents should allow no less than three months to prepare for this joyous event, which includes a weekend Baptism seminar, a meeting with Father Bayhi to discuss the wishes of the church for all parents and godparents, and to secure and submit all documents verifying the eligibility of parents and godparents. Call the parish office to begin the process.


DID YOUR ORDER YOUR BRICK FOR THE MEMORIAL GARDEN???

If you have not already submitted your order form, please pick up a copy in the vestibule of the church and order a brick in memory of your loved one to be placed in the Knights of Columbus Garden of Memory at St. John’s.

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PLEASE GO TO CONFESSION TO prepare yourself

for the Eucharist. Saturdays-4pm, and before

weekday morning Mass at St. John’s, Tuesdays, 6:00 pm at Our Lady.



ST. THERESE PRAY FOR US

ST. THERESE PRAY FOR US

Handmaids of the LORD is a ministry founded in the Catholic tradition for women who desire to grow spiritually within a Christian community. A Handmaids of the LORD group has been formed at St. John’s

Those interested in this new ministry can contact coordinator, Jennifer Johnson, via email, at: jjohnson@lanermc.org. The meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month at St. John's at 6:30 pm.


 

WANTED: Rosary Makers for the Cause of Our Lady

 

The need for Rosaries is great and urgent. Become a missionary by making Rosaries for missions in the U.S., the military and around the world. Please Call Our Lady’s Rosary Makers at (502) 968-1434 (Kentucky) or visit their website: www.olrm.org and send a $13.50 check for a beginner’s kit which allows you to make 50 cord Rosaries and comes with all the instructions. Help bring peace to the world and turn the tide of evil.

 

What Have You Done For Him Lately?

Need ideas for your New Year’s Resolution? How about committing more time to God? Attending Mass is our obligation as Catholics, however, there is so much more that each of us can do to strengthen our Faith and show Our Lord that He really does come first in our lives. In 2009, consider volunteering your time in any number of ways through the many programs and causes at St. John’s or Our Lady. Some of the areas in which we need parishioners to become more involved include: Ushers, Lectors, Visitation to the homebound, hospitalized & those with special needs, mentorship in Youth Ministry and/or Religious Education, Eucharistic Adoration, Men’s Club, Altar Society, Adult Choir, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Altar Servers, preparing/delivering food to the homeless shelter(s), prayer line coordination, website development/maintenance, Welcome Committee for new parishioners, Bereavement Committee, transportation for parishioners. Consider which stewardship needs you are best suited for and resolve to get involved. Call the parish office at 654-5778; to offer your faithful services to Our Lord.

"Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me."

(Matthew 25:40)

COORDINATOR NEEDED FOR ADORATION

We are attempting to create a more structured program for devotion to the Blessed Sacrament through Eucharistic Adoration. If you are interested in serving as coordinator for this project, call the parish office at 654-5778.

 

 

 

And Religious Education

_ Elementary Religious Ed Classes Cancelled for March 16th so students and their parents can participate in Confession on Wednesday, March 17th. Note: Students are not to be dropped off, as there will be no supervision that evening.

_ Middle and Junior High Students will have class and Confession at regular times on Wed., Mar. 10.

_ First Communion Retreat is Saturday, March 20th, from 9-11:30 AM.

_ Youth Way of the Cross - Friday, March 12th The Lenten meal following the Way of the Cross will be sponsored by Religious Ed./Youth Ministry

_ Easter Egg Hunt-The SJB Easter Egg hunt will be on Palm Sunday. Each family is asked to donate a bag of individually wrapped candy. Drop off candy at the office or in the basket in church after Mass.

_ Little Children’s Liturgy-Additional volunteers are needed for children’s liturgy. There are rotating teams. Each team is scheduled 2 or 3 times a year. Call Dorothy at 654-5885 if you can help.

_ The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be given at the 5 PM Mass, Sat., Apr. 10th at St. John’s. Please notify family members & friends of your “special day.” 1st Eucharist gifts are available in the vestibule of the church.

_ Those who need to earn service hours for Confirmation should volunteer with the St. Joseph Altar, as well as the Easter Egg Hunt/Men’s Club BBQ/Altar Society Bake Sale on March 28th.

Recognizing our Soldiers: Please remember to bring your photos of active military personnel serving our country, to be placed on the Altar in the vestibule at church.


REMINDER - Please remember, According to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, for use in the Latin-rite dioceses of the U. S., the custom of observing silence in churches & adjacent areas is to be retained, particularly before Mass (GIRM 45).

The GIRM directs that, if the Tabernacle with the Most Blessed Sacrament is present in the Sanctuary, then all who are able should genuflect when approaching the Altar & when they depart from it. Within the celebration of the Mass itself, priests, deacons & other ministers in the sanctuary need only make a profound bow.

The GIRM also directs that, during the recitation of the Profession of Faith, at the words, "by the power of the Holy Spirit, He was. . .& became man," all are to make a profound bow.

A "profound bow" is described as a bow of the body as opposed to a simple bow of the head & "genuflection" is made by bending the right knee to the ground (GIRM 274).

 

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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this Month's Liturgical Schedule

* * * * * * * * *PLEASE READ BEFORE SERVING AGAIN* * * * * * *

Attention Mass Stewards:  If you did not attend the October 22nd workshop, it is your responsibility to contact the parish office to learn about what was discussed.  Please remember that women must not wear strapless, backless, or otherwise revealing clothes if serving on the Altar, and no flip-flops.  Three pieces (coat) preferred for women.  Men must wear suit, coat and tie or shirt with tie (coat preferred).  When approaching the Altar, always bow or genuflect (even when leaving—includes Eucharistic Ministers) and always walk with your hands folded in prayer position. 

 

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE – ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

HOLY WEEK, 2010 ~ APRIL 1, 2, 3, 4

Stewards

Holy Thursday

Good Friday

Easter Vigil-7 PM

Easter Sunday-11

EME 1-Precious Body

Craig Derouen

Teresa Kennedy

Donald Ard

Nita Poole

EME 2-Precious Blood

Barbara Manchester

Billy Kline

Trenton Hardin

John Poole

EME 3-Precious Blood

Joyce Rathcke

-

Pat Metcalf

Ginger Parker

EME 4-Precious Body

Jeffrey Richards

-

Phil Slaughter

Ric Smith

EME 5-Precious Blood

Donna Richards

-

Joey Hebert

Jeanne Partin

EME 6-Precious Blood

Cherie Gravois

-

Mary Ludie Baker

Lois Hastings

EME 7-Precious Body

Wayne Gravois

-

Dorothy Kuhlman

Ron Usie

 

 

 

 

 

Lector 1

Bernice Whitley

Doris King

Libby Morgan

Chris Flanders

Lector 2

Joshua Huckabee

Clarence Bueche

Brian Capone

Angie Cassard

Lector 3

-

-

-

Herb Hollkamp

 

 

 

 

 

Altar Server 1

Charlie Flanders

Emily Flanders

Jet Troth

Elizabeth Rodgers

Altar Server 2

Matthew Flanders

Callie Boatner

Ethan Troth

Carrolin Rodgers

Altar Server 3

Chandler Derouen

Victoria LaCour

Ryan Coreil

-

Altar Server 4

Stewart Perilloux

Shelby Waddell

Cory Coreil

-

Altar Server 5

-

Maria Mondello

Ethan Downs

-

Altar Server 6

-

Mikki Bellard

-

-

Altar Server 7

-

Ciara Gibbs

-

-

 

                        

 

 

 

Usher 1

Brian DuCote

Lawrence Capone

Donald Metcalf

Todd Cottano

Usher 2

Donald Hymel

Bob Anderson

Donald Morgan

Norris Suire

Usher 3

Cory Coreil

Jimmie McKenzie

Darrell McClung

Donald Hymel

Usher 4

Hayden Berthelot

Lloyd Ballard

Louis Baker

Hubie Owen

 

Liturgical Schedule - March, 2010

 

Date

March 6th

March 13th

March 20th

March 27th

 

5 PM

5 PM

5 PM

5:00 PM

EM 1C

 

 

 

 

2C

 

 

 

 

3H

+Jeffrey Richards

+Stacey Hunt

+Bob Anderson

+Mitzie Tolentino

Lector 1

Donna Richards

Phyllis Beckman

Libby Morgan

Angie Cassard

Lector 2

Doris King

Vanessa Vince

Phil Slaughter

Donald Ard

 

 

 

 

 

Server 1

Maria Mondello

Aidan Fletcher

Mikki Bellard

Carrolin Rodgers

Server 2

Ciara Gibbs

Kolbe Fletcher

Shelby Wadell

Elizabeth Rodgers

Usher 1

Darrell McClung

Darrell McClung

Lawrence Capone

Lloyd Ballard

Usher 2

Abraham Loebs

Tommy Daigle

Louis Baker

Louie Baker

Usher 3

Lloyd Ballard

Hunter Berthelot

Donald Morgan

Abraham Loebs

Usher 4

Jon Byrd

Hayden Berthelot

Darrell McClung

Jon Byrd

 

Liturgical Schedule - March, 2010

 

Date

March 7th

March 14th

March 21st

March 28th

 

7:00 AM

7:00 AM

7:00 AM

7:00 AM

EM 1C

 

 

 

 

2C

 

 

 

 

3H

+Mima Mathews

+Kinta Castello

+Newman Matte

+Claude Walz

Lector 1

Jelly Tolentino

Kevin Lemoine

John Williams

Jesse Cassard

Lector 2

Bernice Whitley

Stella Ashford

Linda Devall

Lynn Buzhardt

 

 

 

 

 

Server 1

Newman Matte

Jerry Boudreaux

Jet Troth

Bob Anderson

Server 2

Bob Anderson

Peter Basha

Ethan Troth

Ronald Summers

Usher 1

Marty Kennedy

Frank Millican

Chip Troth

Ed Bridwell

Usher 2

Robbie Robinson

James Castello

Bill Berry

Frank Millican

Usher 3

Ed Bridwell

Jimmy McKenzie

Sam Vince

Bill Berry

Usher 4

Sam Vince

Ronald Summers

Ronald Summers

Jimmy McKenzie

 

Liturgical Schedule - March, 2010

 

Date

March 7th

March 14th

March 21st

March 28th

 

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

EM 1C

 

 

 

 

2C

 

 

 

 

3H

+Ron Usie

+Jason Aguillard

+Wayne Gravois

+Craig Derouen

4H

*Dora Kane

*Leonard Aguillard

*Cherie Gravois

*Trenton Hardin

5C

 

 

 

 

6C

 

 

 

 

7H

Ginger Parker

Dora Kane

Brannon Perilloux

Jeff Richards

 

 

 

 

 

Lector 1

Emily Flanders

Michael Ringe

Deana Coreil

Donna Richards

Lector 2

Chris Flanders

Jerry Evans

Christie Fletcher

Ric Smith

 

 

 

 

 

Server 1

Charlie Flanders

Cory Coreil

Stewart Perriloux

Chandler Derouen

Server 2

Matthew Flanders

Ryan Coreil

Ethan Downs

Kolbe Fletcher

 

 

 

 

 

Usher 1

Terry Myers

Gordon Coreil

Terry Myers

Gordon Coreil

Usher 2

Todd Cottano

Norris Suire

Charlie Alleman

Donald Hymel

Usher 3

Hubie Owen

Donald Hymel

Earl Thornton

Brian DuCote

Usher 4

Kenny Bueche

Mack Lea

Hubie Owen

Mack Lea

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Our Lady of the Assumption - Liturgical Schedule

           
Reminders:  Meet in the sacristy of the church 15 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass.  If unable to serve on your assigned date, please be considerate and call someone to switch dates with you or contact Deacon Ronnie @ 683-3697.
Altar Servers:  Please arrive 20 minutes prior to start of Mass to dress and assist with setting up.  

 
 
Click here to download and print this schedule 
         
 February 2010          
  7-Feb 14-Feb 21-Feb 28-Feb  
           
Ministers          
Lector 1 Janice Achord Ann Martin Leslie Ligon Mary Ourso  
Lector 2 Becky Record Pat Martin Carolyn Ligon Marilyn Goff  
           
Ushers Joe Kelly Lloyd LeBlanc Eugene Halphen Dung Doan  
  Graves Kelly John Rouchon Jacob Landry Rodney Ourso  
  Joseph LeGrange Ronald Walton Rob Ligon Ross Maggio  
  Cody Planche' Trae Weaver Stan Blouin Glynn Mayers  
           
Cross Bearer Andrew Abadie Thomas Martin Maddie LeGrange Gabriel Doan  
Altar Server Connor D'Amico Alexander Marrero Kennedy Wilcher Theresa Doan  
Altar Server  Leslie Landry John LeGrange Karalene Landry Caroline Sagrera  
           
EM at Grace Nursing Home Marsha Jacob & Janice Achord Terry & Rhonda Ross Robert & Kathy Williston Stan & Debbie Blouin  
         
 March 2010          
  7-Mar 14-Mar 21-Mar 28-Mar  
        Palm Sunday  
Ministers          
Lector 1 Georgia Honore' Nicole Wilcher Ann Martin Doug Beauchamp  
Lector 2 Christine Byrnes Janice Achord Gwen Prestridge Shawn Sagrera  
           
Ushers Rodney Ourso Joseph LeGrange John Rouchon Stan Blouin  
  Joe Kelly Cody Planche' Ronald Walton  Eugene Halphen  
  Graves Kelly Jordan Charlet Trae Weaver Rodney Ourso  
  Adam Callendar Lloyd LeBlanc Dung Doan Ross Maggio  
           
Cross Bearer Alexander Marrero Connor D'Amico Kennedy Wilcher Matthew Sagrera  
Altar Server Ryan McCutcheon Leslie Landry Karalene Landry Noah Abadie  
Altar Server  Noah Abadie Thomas Martin Theresa Doan Andrew Abadie  
           
EM at Grace Nursing Home Bill & Patty Dart Marsha Jacob & Janice Achord Terry & Rhonda Ross Robert & Kathy Williston  
Reminders:  Meet in the sacristy of the church 15 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass.  If unable to serve on your assigned date, please be considerate and call someone to switch dates with you or contact Deacon Ronnie @ 683-3697.
Altar Servers: Please arrive 20 minutes prior to start of Mass to dress and assist with setting up.  

 

ISSUES RELATING TO PROTECTION OF OUR CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE

Amy Cordon serves as Child & Youth Protection Officer for the Diocese of Baton Rouge. She can be reached at the Catholic Life Center at 242-0202, or P.O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-2028. A special, confidential "Sexual Abuse Victim Response Line" is to be used to report any instance of child abuse by an employee of the Church or a volunteer in one of its programs: 242-0250. Any young person victimized is urged to first report the incident to La. State Police or the Dept. of Social Services, and to the Diocese at the number above. Counselors are available through Catholic Charities at 336-8708.

 

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

Want to learn how to live your faith and manage your fertility in accordance with

the teachings of the Catholic Church? Come learn about the easiest way to enjoy being intimate with your spouse, without the guilt of contraception, or the

worry of too many pregnancies.  There are solutions out there for you, which

can be used to regulate birth, as well as diagnosing/treating infertility &

other women’s health issues. Call Christie Fletcher at 993-1035.

Introductory sessions periodically held in the Parish Hall at St. John’s.

The fee for Phase I of the program is $40.

 

 

 

 


 

"O Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord!"
 

Please be reminded that our Adoration Chapel is open Monday through Friday

from Noon until 6 pm. We need volunteers to fill vacancies and ask each

of you to consider spending at least one hour each week in total communion

with Our Lord. Prayer works!

 

 

 
Do You Know the Pattern of Drug Addiction?

The pattern of addiction begins with an individual who, like most people in our society, is good intentioned and traveling through life to get somewhere. That somewhere varies from individual to individual, however it generally encompasses the individuals hopes, dreams, goals for the future. The person encounters a problem or discomfort that they do not know how to resolve successfully. This could include problems such as difficulty "fitting in" as a child or teenager, anxiety due to peer pressure or work expectations, personal rejection, loss or death, identity problems, or divorce. It can also include physical discomfort such as an injury or chronic pain.

The person experiencing the discomfort has a real problem and feels the present situation is unendurable, yet sees no good solution to the problem. Everyone has experienced this in their life to a greater or lesser degree. The difference between an addict and the non-addict is that the addict chooses drugs or alcohol as a solution to the unwanted problem or discomfort.

This person tries the drugs or alcohol and they appear to solve life’s problems. The person feels better and now seems better able to deal with life. However, the drugs did not change the universe and the problems still exist. The addict wakes up in the same world but a bit weaker, a bit redder in the eyes, feeling a bit worse, with an even lower resistance to the problems.

If you, or someone you know, is suffering from addiction call NarcAnon at 877-413-3073 or call the parish office.

Take control of your addiction; don’t let it control you!

 


 

 

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  • Mass Intentions March, 2010
    • REMINDER-Weekday Masses during Lent: Tue.-Friday at 7 AM at SJB; Tues.- 6:30PM at OLA. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is recited on Thursday mornings at 7:30 AM & at 10 AM Sun at St. John’s. Confessions: OLA-Tues., 6PM; Sat.- 4PM at St. John’s, and 15 minutes before weekday Masses at St. John’s. Confession is essential: Please be certain you are in a state of grace if you wish to receive Communion. Visit our website: www.sjb-ola.org for an Examination of Conscience. The Way of the Cross is Tuesdays at 6PM at Our Lady and on Fridays at 6PM at St. John’s. A meatless meal follows on Friday nights in the Parish Hall at St. John’s.

 

Tues Mar 2 7:00 am SJB: All unborn children.

6:30 pm B. P. Hebert Living & deceased members of the OLA Altar Society, Ann LeBlanc

Wed Mar 3 7:00 am Joey Vince

Thurs Mar 4 7:00 am Russell LeBlanc

Fri Mar 5 7:00 am Whitney & Paul Gros

Sat Mar 6 5:00 pm Mary Downs, Madge Bueche, Kay & Charles Pellitier, Whitney & Paul Gros, Carlos Cobb, Joey Vince, Marie Vaccaro, Rita Hudson, Roger Bizette, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Aurelie David, Norris Crochet, Paul Mautner. Sanctuary Light: SJB-Anna Couvillion; OLA-George J. Charlet, Jr.

Sun Mar 7 7:00 am Helen Appleberg, Bert & Ethel Robinson, L. C. Riche’, Renee Fontenot, Ronald Buzhardt, Russell LeBlanc

9:00 am The Overton and Picou families and Christine Randolph, Lawrence Granier, B. P. Hebert, GeorgAnn Hebert, Corey Blackledge, Bertha Ligon and Charles Weaver.

11 am Tyler Craig, Nidia Susano, Rhett morris, Nino Barcellona, Frank, Corine, Joseph, Victoria and Larry Anzalone, Gene Hempel, Denise P. Neck, John Henry and Winona McCaaJoseph Mayeux, Jeanne Mouton, Bud McDavid

Tue Mar 9 7:00 am Father Matthew J. Faschan

6:30 pm B. P. Hebert, Ann LeBlanc

Wed Mar 10 7:00 am George J. Charlet, Jr. and Joey Vince

Thur Mar 11 7:00 am Henry Rathcke, Joe Bergeron and A. G. Savell

Fri Mar 12 7:00 am Whitney & Paul Gros

Sat Mar 13 5:00 pm Whitney & Paul Gros, Kay & Charles Pellitier, Rita Hudson, L. C. Riche’, Renee Fontenot, Carlos Cobb, Doris Millet, Jeff Zimmerle, Marie Vaccaro & Joey Vince. Sanctuary Light: SJB-Rhett Morris; OLA-George J. Charlet,

Sun Mar 14 7:00 am Bert & Ethel Robinson, Helen Appleberg, L. C. Riche’, Renee Fontenot, Ronald Buzhardt, Russel LeBlanc

9:00 am The Overton & Picou Families, Christine Randolph, Lawrence Granier, Bertha Ligon and Corey Blackledge

11 am Tyler Craig, Peggy Mockler, Ronnie Hempel, John Madonna, Frank, Corine, Joseph, Larry and Victoria Anzalone, Jeanne Mouton and Bud McDavid

Tue Mar 16 7:00 am Military men and women around the world

6:30 pm Ann LeBlanc, B. P. Hebert

Wed Mar 17 7:00 am Henry Rathcke, Thomas Scruggs, and Joey Vince

Thurs Mar 18 7:00 am Russell LeBlanc, Chuck & Jeanine Belgard, Michael Ard

Fri Mar 19 7:00 am Whitney & Paul Gros

Sat Mar 20 5:00 pm L. C. Riche’, Mary Downs, Madge Bueche, Kay & Charles Pellitier, Whitney & Paul Gros, Rita Hudson, Renee Fontenot, Julia Mauer, Carlos Cobb, Mable Carrol, Marie Vaccaro & Joey Vince. Sanctuary Light: SJB-Gene and Tyler Craig; OLA-George J. Charlet, Jr.

Sun Mar 21 7:00 am Ronald Buzhardt, Helen Applebert, Bert & Ethel Robinson, Russell LeBlanc, Isaac & Amy Bellard

9:00 am The Overton & Picou families and Christine Randolph, Lawrence Granier, Corey Blackledge

11 am Tyler, Gene and Betty Craig, Renee Fontenot, L. C. Riche’, Peggy Mockler, Frank, Corine, Larry, Joseph and Victoria Anzalone, Robert McGee

Tue Mar 23 7:00 am Larry Coughlin, Helen Rodgers

6:30 pm Ann LeBlanc

Wed Mar 24 7:00 am Leroy Magee and Joey Vince

Thurs Mar 25 7:00 am Cone Thornton

Fri Mar 26 7:00 am Whitney & Paul Gros

Sat Mar 27 5:00 pm Whitney & Paul Gros, Kay & Charles Pellitier, Rita Hudson, Renee Fontenot, L. C. Riche’, Carlos Cobb, Leonard Kelly, Doris Millet, Marie Vaccaro and Joey Vince. Sanctuary Light: SJB-Rhett Morris; OLA-George J. Charlet

Sun Mar 28 7:00 am Ronald Buzhardt, Bert & Ethel Robinson, Helen Appleberg, Russell LeBlanc

9:00 am The Overton and Picou Families, Christine Randolph, Lawrence Granier, and Corey Blackledge

11 am Tyler Craig, Nidia Susano, John Henry and Winona McCaa, Ishmael and Vernice Steib, Elise Kotlar, John Dixon, L. C. Riche’, Renee Fontenot, John Madonna, Denise P. Neck, Bud McDavid, and Frank, Corine, Joseph, Larry and Victoria Anzalone

Tue Mar 30 7:00 am Henrietta Johnson

6:30 pm Ann LeBlanc and Father Matthew J. Faschan

Wed Mar 31 7:00 am Gene McDonnell and Joey Vince

Prayer After Death of Loved One

Saints of God, come to his/her aid! Come to meet him/her, angels of the Lord! Receive his/her soul and present him/her to God the Most High. May Christ, Who called you, take you to Himself; may angels lead you to Abraham's side. Receive his/her soul and present him/her to God the Most High.

Give him/her eternal rest, O Lord,and may Your light shine upon him/her forever. Receive his/her soul and present him/her to God the Most High. We commend our brother/sister, (Name) to you, Lord. Now that he/she has passed from this life, may he/she live on in Your presence.

In Your mercy and love, forgive whatever sins he/she may have committed through human weakness. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

              ~Amen


Thanks to Bishop Muench, there will be a number of "Station Churches" set up throughout the Diocese during Lent so Catholics can find any number of locations for pre-Easter confession. On five consecutive Wednesday evenings–February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th–the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered from 6-8 pm at 17 regionally located parish churches. If you have been reluctant to come to the Sacrament or have been away from the church for some time, or you just found it difficult to get to a Saturday afternoon confession, this is a great opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance. If you’re anxious about preparing for the sacrament, the priest confessors will be there to welcome and direct you. We’ll also have brochures in the back of all churches of our diocese to guide you in preparing for the Sacrament, in addition to helpful information in The Catholic Commentator and on our diocesan website: www.diobr.org. There is no more powerful way to "jump start" your spiritual life this Lent than by receiving the grace of Reconciliation!

Reconciliation:  Try any of these locations throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge:

Our Lady of Mercy, Baton Rouge                                                             St. Mark, Gonzales

St. Aloysius, Baton Rouge                                                                         St. Joseph, Paulina

St. George, Baton Rouge                                                                           St. Helena, Amite

Christ the King, LSU, Baton Rouge                                                         Holy Ghost, Hammond

St. Pius X, Baton Rouge                                                                             St. Mary of False River. New Roads

St. Paul the Apostle, Baton Rouge                                                           St. John the Evangelist, Plaquemine

St. Alphonsus, Greenwell Springs                                                            St. Elizabeth, Paincourtville

Immaculate Conception, Denham Springs                                             St. James, St. James

St. John the Baptist, Zachary

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