Holy Savior Catholic Church

612 Main Street ~ Lockport, Louisiana   70374

 

Vol. 36            May 28, 2006            No. 22

 

 

" This is the day the Lord has made......... Let us rejoice and be glad!"

Pastor's Corner

 

 

• Building for the Future Drive ................. Sharing is caring! Capital Campaign Prayer ... please pray ... .

Heavenly Father,

We come to You asking For Your help and guidance.

The needs of Holy Savior parish Are great

 If we are to fulfill the mission of Your Church In its fullness.

 We ask that You inspire Through Your Holy Spirit Every parishioner.

Breathe the Spirit of Action Into their hearts

So they may be enthusiastic Supporters of building Your Kingdom .

 These things we ask through Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen!

 

 

• Famous last words ... Toward the end of Jesus' earthly ministry it became inevitable: Jesus would physically be taken from their midst. What would happen to this movement so recently begun? If it was to be carried on with power, the little band of disciples stood in special need of prayer. So Jesus offered the High Priestly Prayer, and asked God to grant them the same marks of the Spirit we need today. In that prayer Jesus stressed three things, First, He wanted them to know the Christian Gospel, not simply as a pretty story, but as God's truth. Second, He prayed for them to be ready to bear witness to that truth by testifying in all areas of life. Finally, He desired they be a people who.find joy by fulfilling God's call.

 

• Reflection on Sunday Gospel ... Mk 16:15-20 ... Tell who??? .. Let's re-read that well-known Great Commission. "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature ... " Wait a minute. Does that mean I'm supposed to tell the story of Jesus to animals too? If I stop and talk about Jesus every .time a bird or bug crosses my path I won't have time to do anything else! (Ahhhhh, there's a lesson about priorities in there somewhere. Let's think a bit more.) And what good will the good news do my poodle? (Well, it might not do the creature much good, but think how well you'll be prepared the next time you getto tell a human!) Pardon the humorous approach but it's all a matter of perspective. Jesus gave us a general com mand "go and tell" and He left the details up to us. We decide how big the world we inhabit is: two or three cities, a few blocks of buildings or perhaps the four walls of a hospital room. And we decide what "creatures" inhabit that world. But wherever we mark the boundaries the telling is still up to us. We have been given the honor of sharing Jesus' story. If we don't speak, who will? The Bible says that if we do not offer praise to God, the very rocks will cry out. Who knows? Maybe the cat next door is already practicing his sermon. ©Copyright 2006 C L Enterprises

 

• Feast of the Ascension is this Sunday ... May 28 

 

 • We will meet again ... By H. Suso ... When the living presence of Jesus was taken away from His own, it did not mean they would have less of Jesus. Instead they would have Jesus in a sweeter, more intimate, more divine way. For when our Lord rose up to heaven, He took with Him all their hearts, minds and love. So is it with us. He is gone up to heaven, into the bosom ofthe Father, into the Father's love, and we ascend up there with Him, resting where He rests. In heaven there is no separation, but one life, one existence, we are one with our

Lord as He is one with the Father. And this promised reunion makes every day sweeter.

 

• J. Ellerton said ... The parting blessing of our Lord was changed in the moment of its utterance into a pledge of eternal love, of unfailing and ever-watchful care for the well-being of His people. • We need your assistance ... The renovation for the Priests' House has begun. Please help us! I know we have many gifted people in our community. Please call Jesse Blanchard (cell: 985­860-8005, home: 985-532-6122) and Ronnie Sampey (cell: 985­226-3766, home: 985-532-2516) to share your time and talents. May the Lord reward your kindness!

 

• Day of Prayer and Fasting .... The Bishops of Louisiana has dedicated, June 2, 2006, first Friday, as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for protection against major hurricanes this season. As Bishop Jacobs said, "' have proposed to the Bishops ofthe State of Louisiana that we join together in a Day of Prayer and Fasting for protection against major hurricanes this season. As a result, Friday, June 2, 2006, has been designated as such a day for the State of Louisiana .... , am sure that you will agree with me that we don't need another major hurricane in our state and that we need to intercede before God for His intervention and protection. What a powerful witness this will be, not only to our people, but also to the general public."

 

• May 29 is Memorial Day ... Thomas Bailey Aldrich said ... 'With the tears this Land has shed their graves should ever be green."

 

Summoned home!

The call has sounded

Bidding a soldier his warfare cease And the song of angels resounding Welcomes a warrior to eternal peace.

Praise the Lord From earthly struggles

This brave soul has found release Strife and sorrow over

The Lord's true faithful soldier

Has been called to go from the ranks below To the conquering host above

 

 

·Our Lady of Wisdom ... pray for us!

 

• All for the Greater Glory of God!

 

Let me follow His call

The Savior of men came to seek and to save The souls who were lost to the good

His Spirit was moved

for the world which He loved

With the boundless com passion of God

O Savior of men, touch my spirit again And grant that this servant may do

The work still unfinished, your word to proclaim To tell all the world about You

 

Fr. Robert        

SANCTUARY LIGHT

Jacques P. Allemand

Dana Allemand

M/M Morgan Theriot

M/M John Chaisson

Mary Ann Boudreaux & Fly

 

Flowers for the weekend of May 27th & May 28th were donated in memory of Clarence & Myrtle Arcement and Leroy Delatte.

     Envelopes    $ 4509.00

                       Loose                 840.13                  

                                                                                                                                              Total            $ 5349.13

 

Catholic Communications:  $598.60            

School Collection         $50.25

 

THANK-YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Lord, look upon your servants laboring under bodily weakness. Cherish and revive the souls, which you have created so that, purified by their sufferings, they may soon find themselves healed by your mercy. For these we pray;  Amanda Dufrene, Jesse Lehmann, Terry Guidry, Johnny & Beulah Arceneaux, David Williams, Alyssa LeCompte, Sidney Gaubert Jr., Neil Thomas, Allyson Fonseca, Norman Gautreaux, Sylvest Gautreaux, Dalton Pierce, Cyma Baudoin, Gloria Smith, Jessica Guilliot, Kelton Carter, Mrs. Whitney Adams, Gertrude Parr, Gracie Foret, Edith Cunningham, Marie Toups, Sr. Mary Elizabeth, Charlie Fernandez, Doris Weaver, Earline Zeringue, DorisRobichaux, Lucille Breaux, Lillian Dufrene, Marie Dufrene, Wayne Dufrene, Cecile Champagne, Walter "Waldo" Dufrene III, Abel & Dora Loupe, Ann Rodrigue, Betty Loupe, Marian Bernard, Mollie Vedros, Pam LeCompte, Raleigh Terrebonne, Tammy Stevens Boudreaux, Clifton "Kippy" Sevin, Catherine Arceneaux, Ben Dixon, David LeCompte Family, Mike Leonard, Gary Pierce, Debbie Pierce, Jerry LeCompte, Janice Foster, Gaston Dufrene, Gaylia Simons, Earl Dufrene Sr., Alise Gros, Richard Arcement, Fr. Amang, Anna Gautreaux, Larry Chiasson, Roy & Vivian Bruce, Mabel Griffin, Mary Kirby, Eloyse Eschete, Jesse Gonzales, Jr., Brayden Breaux, Nettie Falgout, Dwayne Punch, Bailey Breaux, Ferdinand Griffin, Jr., Leroy Adams, Alan Plaisance, Paul Oubre, Shirley Guidry, Leroy Knight, Nicholas Chiasson, Jody Smith, Terry Triche, Matilda Richardel, David Plaisance, Danielle Clements, Carla & Kelly Breaux, Katien Pierce, Alcee Curole, Edmond, Hazel & Cynthia Larose, Cody Lasseigne, Melvin Punch, Christy Ledet, Raymond Billiot, Sr., Raymond Billiot, Jr., Elizabeth Cook, Martin Fayette, Sr., Dolores LeBouef.

 
 

 TRAVELING CHALICE

 

Ronnie & Terri Sampey will accept the Chalice on Sunday, May 28th @ 10:00am Mass.

 

Monday. May 29th

5:00pm/Mass

Tuesday. May 30th

5:00pm/Mass

6:30pm/Mixed Choir

Wednesday. May 31st

6:00am/Mass

6:00pm/Finance Council Meeting

Thursday. June 1st

5:00pm/Mass

7:00pm/Healing Mass (6:30pm/Rosary)

Friday. June 2nd

6:00am/Mass

Saturday. June 3rd

10:00am/Opening Day Ceremonies

Recreation Dist. #1 Summer Baseball Program

4:00pm/Vigil Mass

Sunday. June 4th

7:00am/Mass

10:00am/Mass

5:30pm/LIFETEEN Mass

 

 

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Married Couples!  Are you suffering from the Post Katrina Blues?  A Marriage Encounter Weekend will help you re-connect, communicate again and rediscover your passion for each other!  You don't need a Marriage Encounter.  You deserve it!  Reservations are being accepted now for upcoming weekends.  Upcoming weekends are scheduled for March 17 - 19 in Baton Rouge and June 9 - 11 in Houma, LA.  Registration is limited.  For more information or to register, call (toll free) 1-888-469-3735.  Please visit our website at http://www.wwme-nogl.com/ or email registration@wwme-nogl.com.

PENTECOST FLOWERS

We are presently accepting donations for Flowers for the Altar for the weekend of Pentecost which is June 3rd & June 4th. You can make a donation in memory of a loved one or family member. These donations can be put in this weekend's coilection basket, dropped off at the Rectory Office or mailed to the office @ 612 Main Street, Lockport, LA 70374. Please have donations turned in by Wednesday, May 31st. Call Linda @ the Rectory Office with any questions - 985-532-1155.

 

TRAVELING CHALICE

We are in need of families to host the Traveling Chalice. There are sign-up sheets at each entrance of the Church. Please volunteer to accept the Chalice and offer your prayers for our priests and for vocations. Thank you for your continued support of our Holy Savior Community.

 

CURSILLO MOVEMENT OF THE DIOCESE OF HOUMA-THIBODAUX

CURSILLO is a Spanish word meaning short course. This experience begins with a three-day weekend on a Thursday evening, ending on Sunday afternoon. This is done through an atmosphere of friendship and joy, as you learn: 1) an encounter with yourself; 2) an encounter with God; 3) an encounter with other people Its objective is to create Christian groups that work together to become agents for Parish/Community Evangelization after the weekend experience.

If you are interested in making a weekend orwould like further information, please contact Chris and Kathy Louviere @ 446­6801 or 537-6025 or Terry and Jane/ Chiasson @ 532-2635. The next Women's Weekend is scheduled for June 8th - 11th, 2006.

 

DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING

As we approach a new hurricane season with the experience of last year, Bishop Sam Jacobs has proposed to the Bishops of the State of Louisiana that we join together in a Day of Prayer and Fasting for protection against major hurricanes this season. As a result, Friday, June 2, 2006 has been designated as such a day for the State by the Bishops.

We are sure that everyone agrees that we do not need another major hurricane in our state and that we need to intercede before God for his intervention and protection. What a powerful witness this will be, not only to our people, but also to the general public.

May 29th - August 7th

Summer Vacation

Have a Safe & Happy Summer Everyone!!

 

Sunday, May 28th

5:50/LIFE TEEN Mass

Life Night

Sunday, June 4th

5:30pm/LIFE TEEN Mass

        Why do Catholics

honor Mary so much?

Dear Padre,

 

What do we Catholics really believe about the Virgin Mary? Protestants don't seem to understand why we have such devotion to her, and I'm not really sure I do either.   Monica B.

 

Dear Monica,

In this short space, I cannot give a really complete answer to your questions, since many volumes have been written about the Blessed Mother. There are four dogmas or articles of faith about Mary.

The Immaculate Conception is one of these dogmas. We believe that Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception. The perpetual virginity of Mary is another article of faith. We believe that God preserved her virginity, even though she conceived by the Holy Spirit and gave birth to Jesus. She was a virgin at the conception of Jesus and remained a virgin her whole life. We believe that Mary is the Mother of God, which is a third dogma about the Blessed Virgin. Finally, we believe that Mary was assumed into heaven, body and soul.

One way to think about Mary is that, like all of us~ she had a call or vocation from God. In order for her to fulfill her vocation faithfully, all the elements in these four dogmas were necessary. God, therefore, gave them to her. God always makes sure we have what we need to fulfill our vocation, no matter how extraordinary the vocation or the gifts may be.

 

Father Joseph Nolen, C.Ss.R

 

This Week's Readings

Monday, May 29

Easter Weekday

Acts 19:1-8/Jn 16:29-33

Tuesday, May 30

Easter Weekday

Acts 20: 1 7-27

Jn 17:1-11a

Wednesday, May 31

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Feast

Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16

Lk 1:39-56

Thursday, June 1

Saint Justin, martyr; memorial

Acts 22:30; 23:6-Il

Jn 17:20-26

Friday, June 2

Easter Weekday

Acts 25: 13b-2l

Jn 21:15-19

Saturday, June 3

Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions. martyrs, memorial Acts 28:16-20, 30-31

Jn 21:20-25

Sunday, June 4

Pentecost Sunday

Vigil: Gn 11: 1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or JI3:1-5 Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39

 

Day: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 orGaI5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

 

 

 

May 27th Saturday, 4:00pm: Antoinette Culotta - M/M Joseph Birdsall - Bernice Bollinger - M/M Numa Beebe - M/M Robert Blanchard - Birdsall, Blanchard & Matherne Families - Robert Tastet - Ida Tastet - Paul Robert Plaisance - M/M Louis Robichaux - M/M Clarence -Adams - Rodney & Michelle Adams - Dudley Adams - Inez O. Melancon & Eddie Ledet - Elton & Elva LeBlanc - Klebert & Rose Boudreaux - Norman Savoie, Sr. - Norman Savoie, Jr. - M/M Irvin Folse - M/M Ellis Ledet ­Lindberg Plaisance Sr. - Eric Hebert - M/M Abel Dufrene Sr. ­Ella Mae, Johnny & Edith Davaine - M/M Euzebe Plaisance ­Didier Plaisance - Adia & Joseph Curole Jr. - M/M Alfred Dufrene & Fly - M/M Numa Gautreaux & Fly - Roy Leblanc & Sons ­Delores, Pat, Phillip & Daniel Adams - Doris Boudreaux - M/M Luby Molaison - Mrs. Naquin - Poor Forgotten Souls - V. J. Dufrene - Sandy Oubre - M/M Deoma Talbot - Willie Allemand, Sr. - Howard Pierce - Molly Blanchard - Willie Mae Aysen ­Nazy Cancienne - Lee & Mabel Ledet - M/M Thomas Chiasson & Fly. - M/M Edgar Chiasson & Fly. - Warren Punch - M/M Alphonse Boudreaux & Fly. - Mrs. Rita Boudreaux - Jim Hunter - Doug Hunter - James "Jimmy" Rogers, Sr. - Ernest J. Cunningham - Huey P. Griffin, Jr. - M/M Willie Boudoin - Mrs. Bunny Bollinger - M/M Roland Price - Velma and Troy Dufrene - M/M Orestile Dufrene - Mr. Ambrose Dufrene - In Thanksgiving to Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Joseph, & Pope John Paul II

May 28th Sunday, 7:00am: Albert "Mack" Hobbie -Israel & Marie Eschette & Family - M/M Julien Plaisance & Sons - M/M Morgan Theriot - M/M John Chaisson - M/M Jim Chiasson - Stella L. & George Allemand, Jr. - Clifton J. Adams - Gerard T. Barrios­Mae L. Barrios Autin - Bennette Barrios - Dana Allemand ­Jacques Allemand - Celeste Roussel Hendrix - M/M Sidney J. Orgeron - Gerald "Zeke" Crochet, Sr. - Terry Legendre - Troy Chaisson - Clyde Pregeant - Femand Dufrene, Sr. - Camille Danos - Russel Warren - Emile Ledet, Sr. - Bryan Ledet -Irma Babin - Theresa Aupid - Mae Dufrene - Vivian Adams - Beatrice Monnier - Pierre Champagne

Sunday, 10:00am: Forthe People ofthe Parish - Russell & Nellie Arcement & Family - V. H. Boudreaux - Lawrence & Felecia Dufrene - Layton Dufrene - Seth Michael Stevens -James L. Adams - Robert Galiano - Kirby & Anna Jambon - E. A. Babin, Sr. - M/M Fortune Adams & Fly. - M/M Julien Plaisance & Fly. ­M/M Junis Sevin - Mikey Adams - M/M Clement Punch, Sr. & Son - Mary Ann Walker - Lee & Bernice Broussard - Sidney J. Laris - Loretta Delaune - Leon & Emily Rogers - Troy & Carla Dominique - M/M Ben LeBlanc & Fly. - M/M Adlas Dominique & Fly. - Ronnie P. Ledet - Keith A. Martin - Cody Adams - Curley Credeur - Bertha Credeur - Colbert Adams - Sam Marcello ­Frank Mouney - Barbara Buras & Kenneth Kiffe - Betty Barrios - Huey P. Griffin, Jr. 

Sunday, 5:30pm: Morrison & Helena Gisclair - Wilcliff Kiffe ­ Eldon Breaux, Amanda Dufrene, Mary Martinez·, Mission Purgatorial Society, In Remembrance for the intentions to be celebrated directly by the Missionary Priests; Masses, Memorial, Perpetual Memberships, Gregorian Masses

May 29th Monday, 5:00pm: Gerald "Zeke" Crochet, Sr. - Simon Hebert - Leonard Bourg, Jr. - Arthur Roussell, Sr. - Wiibert Eschete, Jr. - Bill Humble - Huey P. Griffin, Jr. - Marie Larousse - Lily Masse - Mrs. Willie Allemand - To Our Lady of Perpetual Help for Safe Trip to France

May 30th Tuesday, 5:00pm: Aman "A. J." Claudet - E. A. Babin, Sr. - M/M Fortune Adams & Fly. - M/M Julien Plaisance & Fly. ­M/M Junis Sevin - Mikey Adams - M/M Clement Punch, Sr. & Son - Mary Ann Walker - Lee & Bernice Broussard - Lindberg Plaisance Sr. - Eric Hebert - M/M Abel Dufrene Sr. - Ella Mae, Johnny & Edith Davaine - M/M Euzebe Plaisance - Didier Plaisance - Adia & Joseph Cumle Jr. - MIM Alfred Dufrene & Fly - M/M Numa Gautreaux & Fly - Roy Leblanc & Sons - Delores, Pat, Phillip & Daniel Adams - Doris Boudreaux - M/M Luby Molaison - Mrs. Naquin - Poor Forgotten Souls - V. J. Dufrene - Sandy Oubre - JB & Estelle Garlington - Eugene Degruise, Jr . - Danny Bourgeois - Huey P. Griffin, Jr.

May 31st Wednesday, 6:00am: Braud & Daigle Families ­"Coach" Dudley Hillman & Philip Charles Hillman - James "Jimmy" Rogers, Sr. - Ernest J. Cunningham - Huey P. Griffin, Jr.  

June 1st Thursday, 5:00pm: Janet, Cindy & Shelley Stevens­Silvia Theriot - Terry Legendre - Emelda & Clarence Hebert ­ Huey P. Griffin, Jr.

June 2nd First Friday, 6:00am: Mrs. Lucie Vegas  

June 3rd Saturday, 4:00pm: Antoinette Culotta - M/M Joseph Birdsall - Bernice Bollinger - M/M Numa Beebe - M/M Robert Blanchard - Birdsall, Blanchard & Matherne Families - Robert Tastet - Ida Tastet - Paul Robert Plaisance - Alvin & Maude Delaune - M/M Louis Robichaux - M/M Clarence Adams ­Rodney & Michelle Adams - Dudley Adams - Jared Ledet & Eddie Ledet - Claude Lirette - Leona/Leo Lirette - Richard Delaune - Rita/Herman Loupe - Elton & Elva LeBlanc - Klebert & Rose Boudreaux - Carl "Bud" Zenthoefer - Norman Savoie, Sr. - Norman Savoie, Jr. - M/M Irvin Folse - M/M Ellis Ledet ­Lindberg Plaisance Sr. - Eric Hebert - M/M Abel Dufrene Sr. ­Ella Mae, Johnny & Edith Davaine - M/M Euzebe Plaisance ­Didier Plaisance -Adia & Joseph Curole Jr. - M/MAlfred Dufrene & Fly - M/M Numa Gautreaux & Fly - Roy Leblanc & Sons ­Delores, Pat, Phillip & Daniel Adams - Doris Boudreaux - M/M Luby Molaison - Mrs. Naquin - Poor Forgotten Souls - Leo Thomassie, Sr. - V. J. Dufrene - Sandy Oubre - Molly Blanchard - Willie Mae Aysen - Nazy CancienAe - Hubert Eschette - M/M Thomas Chiasson & Fly. - M/M Edgar Chiasson & Fly. - Warren Punch - M/M Alphonse Boudreaux & Fly. - Mrs. Rita Boudreaux - James "Jimmy" Rogers, Sr. - Emest J. Cunningham - Catherine F. Peters - Huey P. Griffin, Jr.  

June 4th Pentecost Sunday, 7:00am: Albert "Mack" Hobbie ­Ena Knight - Jeanne Galliano - Alex P. Gautreaux - Elenora Davis - X. J. & Marion Chauvin - Klebert J. Boudreaux, Jr. ­Klebert J. Boudreaux, Sr. & Rose - Herbert J. Allemand Jr. ­Herbert J. Allemand, Sr. - Elaine A. Powell- Sharon A. Fremin & Son - Genevie Boudoin - M/M Lovency Theriot & Fly. - M/M Lubin Allemand & Fly. - M/M Edmond Boudreaux & Fly. - M/M Sam Russo & Fly. - Stella L. & George Allemand, Jr. - Clifton J. Adams - Gerard T. Barrios - Mae L. Barrios Autin - Bennette Barrios - Clara Belle Danos - Dorothy F. Larousse - Celeste Roussel Hendrix - Clyde Pregeant - Frank Plaisance, Sr. ­Fernand Dufrene, Sr. - Camille Danos - Russel Warren - Emile Ledet, Sr. - Bryan Ledet - Irma Babin - Theresa Aupid - Mae Dufrene - Vivian Adams - Beatrice Monnier - Pierre Champagne

Sunday, 10:00am: For the People ofthe Parish - Russell & Nellie Arcement & Family - V. H. Boudreaux - Lawrence & Felecia Dufrene - Layton Dufrene - Seth Michael Stevens - James L. Adams - Eno & Mary Ann Boudreaux & Family - Clemille & Edna Griffin - Aline & Louis Guidry, Sr - Myra & Chaney Champagne - Edith & Louis J. Cheramie - Joyce C. Legendre - Kirby & Anna Jambon - E. A. Babin, Sr. - M/M Fortune Adams & Fly. - M/M Julien Plaisance & Fly. - M/M Junis Sevin - Mikey Adams - M/M Clement Punch, Sr. & Son - Mary Ann Walker - Lee & Bernice Broussard - Sidney J. Laris - Troy & Carla Dominique - M/M Ben LeBlanc & Fly. - M/M Adlas Dominique & Fly. - Milton Adams Julien Plaisance & Fly. - Hubert Eschette - Patsy Eschette ­Charlene Savoie - Cody Adams - Curley Credeur - Bertha Credeur - Colbert Adams - Emelien Loupe - Sam Marcello ­Barbara Buras & Kenneth Kiffe - Betty Barrios - Huey P. Griffin, Jr.  

Sunday, 5:30pm: Morrison & Helena Gisclair - Wilcliff Kiffe ­Ronnie P. Ledet - Rev. Msgr. Francis Amedee, Arvella L. Dupre, Mission Purgatorial Society, In Remembrance for the intentions to be celebrated directly by the Missionary Priests; Masses, Memorial, Perpetual Memberships, Gregorian Masses

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