January 10, 2016 - St. Anthony of Padua Church

St. Anthony of Padua Church
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January 10, 2016
GOD’S MERCY
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord January 9/10, 2016
In today’s reading from the Gospel of Luke we hear the proclamation of the baptism of Jesus with “all the people.” Indeed, “heaven was opened,” and the Father
announced his special favor. Whenever we partake of the body and blood of
Christ, heed his call in our daily lives, share his Good
News, become instruments of his transforming justice
and peace, heaven is opened to us, and through the Holy
Spirit, the Lord announces his special favor on us as
well. A good stewardship reflection this week might be
this: How, or in what ways, have we personally experienced God’s special favor in our lives?
UPCOMING EVENTS
Parish Office Closed:
The parish office will be closed Monday
January 18, 2016 in observance of the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. There
will be no 12:10 pm Mass this day.
Save the Date:
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
of Service will be Monday, January 18.
Call 861-6207 for further information.
Monthly Mass and Healing Service:
Our next monthly Mass and Healing
Service will be held Monday, January
25, 2016 at 7pm. The evening includes
Exposition, Adoration, Benediction and
Healing Prayer. All are invited.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults:
If you are interested in becoming
Catholic, it’s not too late to join RCIA.
Please call the parish office to register.
Religious Education:
Registration for classes are still being
accepted. Classes held each Tuesday
from 6:15pm to 7:30pm in the school
auditorium. Parents are required to pick
their child up from the auditorium at
dismissal. Call Joyce, 482-3984 for info.
Peace Prayer Walk:
All are welcome to join the Peace
Prayer Walk held the last Tuesday of
each month at Mater Dolorosa Church,
1230 S. Carrollton Avenue at 6pm.
Social Apostolate Food Drive:
The Social Apostolate Food Drive will
be the weekend of February 6 & 7,
3
2016. Please donate non-perishable
May the Virgin Saint Angela Merici
food to help feed our brothers and sisnever fail to commend us
ters who are in need.
to Your compassion, O Lord, we
Mardi Gras Holiday:
pray,
that, following the lessons of
The Parish office will be closed February 8 & 9, 2016 in observance of the
her charity and prudence,
Mardi Gras Holiday. Please note that
we may hold fast to Your teaching
there will be no 12:10 Mass Tuesday.
and express it in what we do.
Ash Wednesday:
Through our Lord Jesus Christ,
The Lenten Season starts on Ash
Your Son, who lives and reigns with
Wednesday, February 10, 2016.
You in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
Masses will be 8:15 am & 12:10 pm in
one God, for ever and ever.
English and 7:00 pm in Spanish. Ashes
Amen.
will only be distributed during Mass.
Divine Mercy Conference:
“Open Wide the Doors of My Mercy”,
February 26 4 pm to 10pm; February
27, 8 am to Noon, at St. Anthony of
Padua. A Love offering will be taken,
The Vatican grants Plenary Indulgence
for the Extraordinary Year of Mercy.
Lord Teach Me To Pray:
This three-part prayer series based on
Ignatian Spirituality begins the week of
January 24 and continues for 12 weeks.
For exact dates/times, and to register,
go to www.lordteachmetopray.com or
call either Carol at (504) 439-5933 or
Fr. Marty Gleeson, O.P. at 717-8770.
Willwoods’ Married Couples’ Retreat:
All are invited to attend the Willwoods’
Faith + Marriage Ministry’s Couples’
Retreats held at the St. Joseph Abbey
in Covington. For dates, information or
to register, please contact Jason at
(504) 830-3716.
The Baptism of the Lord ~ El Bautismo del Señor
Trata * Muestra * Vive
La Misericordia de Dios
UN MOMENTO DE CORRESPONSABILIDAD
Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor Enero 9/10 de 2016
En la lectura de hoy del Evangelio de San Lucas, nosotros escuchamos la
proclamación del bautismo de Jesús con “toda la gente.” Ciertamente, “el cielo
fue abierto,” y el Padre anunció su favor especial. Cada vez que participamos
del cuerpo y de la sangre de Cristo, prestamos atención a su
llamado en nuestra vida diaria, compartimos sus Buenas
Nuevas, nos convertimos en instrumentos de su justicia y paz
transformadoras, el cielo es abierto para nosotros, y a través
del Espíritu Santo, el Señor anuncia su favor especial sobre
nosotros también. Una buena reflexión esta semana podría
ser esta: ¿cómo, o de qué maneras hemos experimentado
personalmente el favor especial de Dios en nuestras vidas?
Próximos eventos
RICA:
Adultos que estan interesados en convertirse en
católico o que necesitan cualquiera de los sacramentos, incluyendo los que están casados civilmente y quieren casarse en la iglesia, pueden
llamar a la oficina.
La Oficina de la Parroquia Cerrada:
La Oficina de la parroquia estara cerrada el
Lunes 18 Enero, 2016 por el feriado de Martin
Luther King, Jr. No Habra misa de 12:10 ese dia.
Colecta de Comida para el Apostolado Social:
La colecta de comida para el apostolado social
sera el fin de semana del 6 y 7 de Febrero,
2016. Por favor donar comida no perecedera
para ayudar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas
en necesidad.
Feriado de Mardi Gras:
La oficina de la parroquia estara cerrada el 8 y
9 de Febrero, 2016 por el feriado de Mardi
Gras. No habra misa de 12:10 el martes.
Miercoles de Ceniza:
La cuaresma comienza con el miercoles de ceniza
10 de Febrero, 2016. Las misas seran a las 8:15
y 12:10 en ingles y 7:00 pm en espanol.
Santa Ángela de Mérici
Ángela de Mérici nació en un pequeño
pueblo en la República de Venecia, en el
año de 1470. A la edad de 10 años ella
quedó huérfana, por lo que fue a vivir con
sus familiares en la ciudad de Brescia, en el
norte de Italia. Cuando Ángela de Mérici
regresó a su ciudad natal, dedicó su vida a
la educación de niñas y jóvenes mujeres
pobres. En los siglos XV y XVI la educación de la mujer estaba reservada sólo para
las jóvenes ricas y las monjas, a quienes se
dedicaba una esmerada educación. Ángela
amaba trabajar con los niños, y creía firmemente que la educación y la formación cristiana eran necesarias, especialmente para
las niñas. Ella dedicó su tiempo a enseñar
niñas en su casa, la cual convirtió en escuela. Ángela reunió un grupo de mujeres
solteras que salieron a las calles a reunir a
las niñas que encontraban en su camino,
para enseñarles y ofrecerles instrucción
religiosa en sus hogares. Estas mujeres no
tenían mucho dinero, pero las unía su dedicación a la educación y su compromiso de
server a Jesucristo. Ángela repetía a su
grupo que la necesidad que tenía de servir
al pobre era mayor que la necesidad que el
pobre tenía de su servicio. Ella abrazó un
estilo de vida piadoso y sencillo. El grupo
de Ángela fue tan exitoso que se le pidió
llevar su innovador avance en la educación
de las jóvenes a otras ciudades. Su ministerio impresionó a muchos, y atrajo la atención del Papa Clemente VII. En el año de
1535, Ángela de Mérici eligió 12 jóvenes
mujeres e inició formalmente la Compañía
de Santa Úrsula en una pequeña casa en
Brescia. Aunque nunca fue reconocida
como orden religiosa durante su vida, la
Compañía de Santa Úrsula, establecida por
Ángela, o de las monjas Ursulinas, fue el
primer grupo de religiosas que trabajaron
fuera del convento y la primera orden de
mujeres dedicadas a la enseñanza. Entre los
últimos consejos que dejó a sus hermanas
religiosas hay un mensaje de corresponsabilidad: “Que ellas deberán hacer en vida lo
que hubieran querido hacer al morir.”
Ángela murió el 27 de enero de 1540 a la
edad de 70 años. Su fiesta se celebra el 27
de enero.
En el año de 1535, Ángela de Mérici
eligió 12 jóvenes mujeres e inició
formalmente la Compañía de
Santa Úrsula en una pequeña
casa en Brescia
St. Anthony of Padua Church
Liturgy Intentions: Jan. 9 to 15, 2016
First Week in Ordinary Time
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January 10, 2016
Calendar
Jan. 18: MLK, Jr. Holiday (Parish Office Closed)/NO 12:10 MASS
Jan. 24: 2nd Collection: St. Anthony of Padua School
SAT
Blessed Virgin Mary
Jan. 25: Monthly Mass and Healing Service 7:00 pm
1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30
Jan. 28: St. Thomas Aquinas Special Collection for the SAP Friars
4:00 Ashley Code
Jan. 31: 2nd Collection: Clarion Herald
Caye Cozart, Junius Chauvin,
Feb. 6/7: Social Apostolate Food Drive
Richard Spindell, Gloria D. McCurnin
Feb. 6/7: 2nd Collection: Church in Eastern Europe
Thomas Thurman, Jr., Viola Hondroulis,
Feb. 8/9: Mardi Gras Holiday (Parish Office Closed)
Dr. Charles and Raymond Wagner
Feb. 9: NO 12:10 MASS ON MARDI GRAS DAY
SUN
The Baptism of the Lord
Feb 10: Ash Wednesday
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Acts 10:34Feb. 13/14: Second Collection: Parish Improvement Fund
38 or Ti 2:11-14, 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
Feb. 21: Second Collection: Catholic Charities Appeal
7:30 Bergeron Family in Shreveport
Feb. 22: Monthly Mass and Healing Service 7:00 pm
9:00 Ester Maria Bello,
Noemi de la Grana, Rudy Benavidez
11:00 The Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua
MON
Weekday
1 Sm 1:1-8; Mk 1:14-20
8:15 Maria Stair
12:10 Monday Church Ladies
TUES
Weekday
1Sm 1:9-20; 1Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd; Mk 1:21-28
8:15 The Souls in Purgatory
12:10 Julian P. Stern, Sr.
WED
Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mk 1:29-39
8:15 Ashley Code
John said:
“One mightier than I is coming; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire”
Parish Giving for December 27, 2015
First Collection ($6,500 needed weekly)
12:10 p.m. Weekday Mass
Votives (Candles)
St. Anthony of Padua Social Apostolate
Christmas Day
$4,333.47
$559.38
$252.60
$1,501.50
$9,212.56
Parish Giving for January 3, 2016
First Collection ($6,500 needed weekly)
12:10 p.m. Weekday Mass
Votives (Candles)
St. Anthony of Padua Social Apostolate
$3,697.88
$2,612.96
$1,895.50
$330.43
12:10 Marie T. Blaum
THUR
Weekday
1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40-45
8:15 Antonio Cardet
No Second Collection for the week of January 17, 2016
Thank you and have a blessed New Year!
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12:10 Julian P. Stern, Sr.
FRI
Weekday
1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2:1-12
8:15 Ashley Code
12:10 Julian P. Stern, Sr.
SAT
Blessed Virgin Mary
1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1a; Mk 2:13-17
SUN
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 62:1-5; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11
A Dominican Friar meditating on the
Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Artwork by Fr. John G. Restrepo, O.P.
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A 12-pack of note cards
with this image are
now available in the Church office.
$10 for the 12-pack.
Mass cards with this
image are also available.
St. Anthony of Padua Church
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The Century Club winner for
January 4, 2016 was Joseph Eicher.
Congratulations!
Online Giving is now available at St. Anthony!
You can donate, schedule/pay for Masses, votives
and more by following the directions below.
From our website:
1) Visit www.sapparish.org; click the WeShare Icon.
January 10, 2016
Please pray for the Priests of our Archdiocese
Sunday
Monday
10
Rev.
Vincent
Phan
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
13
David
Ducote
Colm
Cahill
Cletus
Orji
(Seminarian)
(Seminarian)
(Seminarian)
17
Very Rev.
Walter
Austin,
V.F.
18
Rt. Rev.
Patrick
Regan,
O.S.B.
19
Rev.
John
Sax
20
Rev.
Stephen
Dardis
Thursday
Friday
14
Rev.
Michael
Robertson
15
Rev.
James
Nguyen
Bach
21
Pope
Francis
Saturday
16
Francis
Offia
(Seminarian)
22
Rev.
Msgr.
John
Tomasovich
23
Rev.
Msgr.
Michael
Mitchell
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PREACH MY PSALTER: A Dominican Rosary Apostolate
The Prayer and Study Group meets every Wednesday; 6-8pm
Contact Fr. Mariano for details about location at the email below.
Email: [email protected]
Preach My Psalter
Offers the following on every Saturday morning:
5 am Holy Hour: Adoration, Rosary, & Benediction
Confessions available during Holy Hour
6:10 am Eucharistic Celebration
St. Alphonsus Liguori wrote:
“Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the
greatest after the Sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most
helpful to us”. The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: By not only
celebrating the Eucharist, but also by praying before It outside of Mass,
we are enabled to make contact with the very wellsprings of Grace ..."
You are invited to participate in Eucharistic Adoration each Friday
Adoration begins after 8:15 Mass; ends with Benediction at 11:50 am.
You can spend a few minutes, an hour or as much time as you desire.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish is to develop an atmosphere for the members
of our Faith Community to live out the four-fold goals of the Catholic Church:
Worship, Word, Service, & Community.
Bible Trivia:
Peter said: “In truth, I see that
God shows no…. What?
(Hint: look in today’s readings)
Last week’s answer:
“Gold, Frankincense and myrrh”
(See Matthew 2:1-12)