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The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 23, 2022 - Volume 14, Issue 4 " The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor." — Luke 4:18a
Page 2 STAFF DIRECTORY PARISH WEEKLY CALENDAR: Pastor Rev. Michael J. Moroney JANUARY 23-30, 2022 fmmoroney@alphonsus.org Executive Director JoAnn Stein Sunday The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time joann@alphonsus.org 8 AM, 10 AM & 12 PM Masses Permanent Deacon Robert Kusch Auction Raffle Ticket Sales after Masses-G.S. rkusch@diobr.org Coffee & Donuts after 8 AM & 10 AM Masses 10:00 AM Children's Liturgy - S.F. Permanent Deacon Ronnie Hebert 5:30 PM Learning Groups - Church, rhebert@diobr.org S.F., F.C., all classrooms Director of Religious Education Olga Johnson Monday 8:30 AM Daily Mass dre@alphonsus.org 9:00 AM Prophets Study - S.F. Director of Adolescent Formation Elizabeth Norwood 6:30 PM Boy Scouts- S.J., Blessed Seelos elizabeth@alphonsus.org 6:30 PM School Board - S.G. Finance Manager Melissa LeSage Tuesday 8:30 AM Novena & Daily Mass melissa@alphonsus.org 9:00 AM Ephesians Study - S.G. Administrative Assistant Missy Savoy 9:15 AM Bereavement Teams - S.F. msavoy@alphonsus.org 10:30 AM SAS Finance - S.F. C Communication Specialist Sara Puissegur 4:00 PM Bible & Sacraments - SAS115 sara@alphonsus.org 6:00 PM Bible & Sacraments - SAS116 Community Outreach Assistant Susan Hankel 6:00 PM Confirm. Yr. 2 Mentors-S.F. C susan@alphonsus.org 6:30 PM Grief Support - S.C. Formation Secretary Cindi Schlatre 6:30 PM Men’s Scripture - C.R. cindi@alphonsus.org 6:30 PM Jesus the Way - S.G. Receptionist Robin Debetaz Wednesday 9:00 AM Timeline Study - S.G. rdebetaz@alphonsus.org 9:00 AM Fulfilled II Study - S.F. C 11:00 AM Galatians Study - S.G. Facilities & Grounds Manager Bill Bordelon 11:00 AM Epic Study - S.C. Maintenance Mark Mitchell 5:30 PM Cub Scouts Pack - F.C. maintenance@alphonsus.org 5:30 PM Bell Choir - C.R. Custodian Michelle Morgan 6:00 PM 1st Corinthians Study - S.G. 6:30 PM King’s Men - S.J. ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH OFFICE 7:00 PM Chancel Choir - C.R. 14040 Greenwell Springs Road Thursday 8:30 AM Daily Mass Greenwell Springs, LA 70739-3302 10:00 AM Matthew Study - S.C. Office Phone- 225-261-4650 6:30 PM RCIA Session - S.F. A&B Fax— 225-261-5650 Friday 8:30 AM School Mass Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM Saturday 4:00 PM Mass Formation Office— 225-261-4644 Auction Raffle Ticket Sales after Mass-G.S. Formation Office Hours: Tuesday- Friday 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM Sunday The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Church Website: www.alphonsus.org 8 AM, 10 AM & 12 PM Masses Church Facebook: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Stewardship of Finance Church Twitter & Instagram: @StAlphonsus_BR Auction Raffle Ticket Sales after Masses-G.S. 8 AM-2 PM Blood Drive - S.F. ST. ALPHONSUS SCHOOL 10:00 AM Children's Liturgy - S.F. 12:00 PM Confirmation Year 2 - Church School Principal Dr. Cynthia Ryals 6:30 PM Theology on Tap - S.F. cryals@stalphonsusbr.org School Office— 225-261-5299 MISSION STATEMENT Cafeteria— 225-261-4157 We are a faith-filled community who, School Website: www.stalphonsusbr.org through prayerful discernment, School Facebook: St. Alphonsus Catholic School call forth the gifts of the Spirit given to each individual, that Christ may be known in our community and in our world.
Page 3 WORSHIP MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Masses Readings for the Week - Jan. 24 - 30 Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30 Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM Tuesday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-18 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Live Stream Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Sunday 10:00 AM on Facebook & YouTube Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Daily Masses Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 AM [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30 Novena on Tuesday 8:30 AM A Vocation View: 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time Holy Day Masses Do not be afraid. If the Lord is calling you to the ordained or consecrated As Announced life, do not be afraid. Jesus calls and will give you the grace to respond wholeheartedly. If God is calling you, contact Father Joshua Johnson at Children’s Liturgy of the Word (225) 336-8778, jjohnson@diobr.org, or visit www.diobr.org/vocations. For children kindergarten through second grade. Flowers in the church this weekend are in memory SACRAMENTS & RESOURCES of Louise Serio by Vince Serio & family Baptism Contact Robin Debetaz at the Parish Office in the early months of pregnancy for dates and preparation requirements. OUTREACH Reconciliation Saturday 3:00 PM and by appointment Pray for the Sick Please note: Names are removed after eight weeks. Christian Initiation of Adults Pat Mattews, Sharon Leod, Laurence LeSage, Jaycee Richard, If interested in becoming Catholic and want more information on Gary Saucier, Alexander Landry, Sally Stears, Monica Kelly, the process, call the Formation Office at 225-261-4644. Devin Mounce, Chris Bingol, Daniel Guerin, Janice Jeansonne, Datz Family, Schittone Family, Poonie Fruge, Zoula Fruge, Marriage Michelle Richard, Tom & Mary Arceneaux, Delores Bapttilee, Contact Sara Puissegur at the Parish Office six months to one Mark Davis, Curtis Mitchell, Catherine Willis, Lynette year prior to projected wedding date for information concerning Shaffett, Larry Bueche, Ashley Smith, Chris Dickerson, Jackie preparation programs. Scardina, Fisk Morris, Mollea Hood, Michael Morales, Theresa Ognibene, John Larkin, Savannah McNair, Briggs Elliser, Anointing of the Sick Anita Bueche, Jamie Samson, Louis Lamar Bordelon, Kathy You can receive this sacrament during a serious illness, before Madere, Krystal Feltman, Melanie Way, Sandy Dares, Ashlynn a major surgery, or for spiritual and mental healing. Contact the Ferguson, Barbara Simoneaux, Millie Strickland, Carolyn Parish Office for more information. Rogillio, Patsy York, Angie Welsh, Kenny Miller, Randy Craig, Johnny Long, Karen Rabalais, Patrick Bourgeois, Holly Hart, Funerals Jeff Ferguson, Liam Thistlewaite, Al Felps, Nicholas LaCroix, Contact Robin Debetaz at the Parish Office for arrangement Patsy Sagona, Dammers Family, Debbie Mouton, Marion information. Robillard, Ron Dodson, John Nicosia, Keira Boone, Mary Jo Lemoine, Billie Holloman, Stevie Calverley, Billy Stears, Luke Formed Allen, Betty Castor, Blanche Hoover, Carolyn Watts, Marlene Go to formed.org and enjoy access to this free online Catholic Ortego, Gwen Moore, Jeanette Felps, Claudia Mouton, Jackie gateway with our parish access code- 9R9K3M. Pina, Betty BeJeaux, Ashley Nix, Kelli LaCroix Campo, Kathy Raye, Bill Witt, Priscilla Perez, Patsy Messina, Maisie Slimak, Prayer Line John Siegel, Lois Garig, Pam Menesses, Judy Clark, Lou Beverly Heil 225-772-4278 Gabriel, Charlotte St. Romain, Betty Caster, Brynlee Lefeaux, Gloria Jones 225-337-8929 AJ Aymond, Gary Whittington, Havage Lachney, Ruth Dunbar, Ed Gomez, Curtis Jones, Mary Killett, Mary Brooks, Lynette Lemoine, David Lonibos, Joy Lonibos
Page 4 Respect Life Blood Assurance Program Show your Pro-Life support by attending the Together for Life Because of the generosity of the people of St. Alphonsus during Louisiana Life March at the State Capitol on January 22. our Blood Drives each year, any parishioner needing blood can Also join us in praying the 9 Days for Life Novena from have their blood needs covered by the church. If you or someone January 19-27. Copies of the novena are in the Gather Space. in your family needs blood, call the Church Office at 261-4650 If you would like to become involved with our parish's Respect and speak to Susan Hankel. The blood will be credited to your Life Ministry, call the Church Office at 225-261-4650. account at the hospital. Let Susan know the person’s name, date of birth, hospital (any hospital) and the amount of blood or blood products received. Rest in Peace Lois P. Thibodeaux - Mother of Mike Thibodeaux and Beverly Corrick. Grandmother of Kevin Rome. Joseph Bergeron - Husband of Marie Bergeron. Habitat for Humanity Saturday, March 5, 2022 We are looking for volunteers from 8 AM to 2:30 PM. Volunteers do not have to stay the entire time. No experience needed. If under 18, parent must attend with minor. Please contact Glenn Jarreau to sign up at 225-287-1295. Serving Our Country If you have a family member serving in the military, please call 261-4650, and let us know their name, rank, and branch of military. Blood Drive ARMY: Major Chad A. Alford, Warrant Officer Jody K. Hunt, Capt. Join the Knights of Columbus #2807 and Our Lady of the Brian C. Greco, Specialist Sam Lockwood, Specialist E-4 Charles Lake Blood Center for the next Blood Drive at St. Alphonsus N. Garner, Lt. Col. Keith Madere, Capt. Joseph Sherwin (Chaplain), on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 8 AM to 2 PM in the Brian D. Duvic, Chief Warrant Officer Ryan Martin, PFC-MP Ethan St. Francis Room. Russell, PFC Jacob Fontenot, PVC Korey A. Nijoka LA NATIONAL GUARD: Spec4 Terrell Vidrine, Scott Armand, First Lt. Jacob Haynes, Eric Kidder, Ben Begault, PVT Joshua T. Marchand AIR FORCE: Staff Sargent James Barbier, Senior Airman Madison T. Polk, Senior Airman Kristin A. Nijoka, Capt. Kyle Holifield NAVY: Com. Glenn P. Lumpkin, Jr., Chad Domm, AD3 Tyler Comeaux, MMA3 Daniel Wesley, GM3 (SW/AW) Seth Minard, Seaman E4 3rd Class PE Evan Hayes, Seaman Apprentice E2 Bret Burns, HN3 Jacques Bourgeois U.S. MARINE CORPS: Major Blaine Ballard, Tyler Datz, Eric Vlahos U.S. COAST GUARD: SME3 Dylan Lirette FORMATION Confirmation Year 1 Confirmation Year 1 Session 3 will be on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 12-3:30 PM. We will attend the Noon Mass together. Lunch will be provided. Theology on Tap Join us for “Making Room for God in the Busyness” with guest speaker Becky Eldridge on Sunday, January 30, 2022. RSVP by visiting the parish website www.alphonsus.org.
Page 6 AUCTION NEWS Online Auction - January 23-29 Here's a SNEEK PEEK at some of the amazing items that will be available for online bids from Sunday, January 23 at 8 AM through Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 9 PM. To bid, click on the Auction link at the bottom of the St. Alphonsus church website home page. Show your Bears spirit with this gear! This sweet 11x14 piece of art 2 Soft Touch Mugs, 2 metal straws, 1 displays the adorable silhouettes Bucket Hat, 1 Sweatshirt Blanket, 1 of the students of the PreK-3 Zipper Bag, 1 Drawstring Tote, and class at SAS. a $20 gift card to the Catholic High Bookstore/Spirit Shop. This Fleur de Lis art was created by the fingerprints of You will find Ms. Harrison's the students in Ms. Fisher's 1st Grade students' personal 1st grade class. Each student touches in the beautifully signed their name on the back painted mini-crosses that of the canvas. decorate this beautiful 24 inch wooden cross. Get your very own Ride Passport for the 2022 Festival of Two Rivers. A Ride Passport gives one lucky kid unlimited ride passes all weekend! This is the Ultimate Louisiana Boil Package! This amazing group of items includes: a 100 qt Bayou Classic aluminum stockpot, an 88,000 BTU Outdoor Gourmet Deluxe Jet Burner, a dozen "Let's Boil" Serving Trays (sturdy reusable plastic 15.5"x12" trays), 6 "Let's Boil" Kitchen Towels, a 50 ft roll of Crawfish Print Kraft Paper, a Crawfish Bottle Opener to open the 6-pack of Abita Amber Lager and 6-pack of Rajun Cajuns Genuine Louisiana Ale, a 4.5 lb jar of Zatarain's Crab Boil powder, two 16 fl oz jars of Zatarain's Concentrated Liquid Shrimp and Crab Boil, and two 1 lb bags of Crab Boil powder. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! The item that makes this package special is the customized Boil Paddle, engraved with the names of the SAS 4th grade students!
Page 7 COMMUNITY LIFE ADMINISTRATION Milestone Anniversaries Gifts of Stewardship On Saturday, February 5 at the 4 PM Mass, we will honor couples The U.S. bishops' pastoral on stewardship reinforces today's married in the Catholic Church who are celebrating special wedding reading from 1 Corinthians: "Because its individual members do anniversaries, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th, and above, collectively make up the Body of Christ, that body's health and in 2022. A reception will follow for the honorees, their family and well-being are the responsibility of the members - the personal friends. Couples celebrating are asked to RSVP to the church office, responsibility of each one of us. We all are stewards of the Church." 225-261-4650, by January 21, 2022. If you are celebrating one of the For January 15-16, 2022, above milestone anniversaries and have not received an invitation your Stewardship resulted in: letter please call the Church Office to request one. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we were not able to celebrate Weekly Collection Milestone Wedding Anniversary in 2021. To make up for this, we Envelopes $ 11,769.00 are inviting couples who celebrated last year to join the couples Unidentified $ 1,109.00 celebrating a Milestone Wedding Anniversary in 2022. Please call Parish Soft $ 5,076.00 the Church Office to RSVP by January 21, and bring in or email the Bank Draft $ 3,084.00 form with a photo with your spouse. Please call the Church Office with any questions. Building/Maintenance Fund Envelopes $ 415.00 Ladies Altar Society Parish Soft $ 770.00 Our next Ladies' Altar Society luncheon/meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 11 AM Solemnity of Mary $ 20.00 in the St. Francis Room. Cost of the meal will be $5. Latin America $ 525.00 All ladies of the parish are invited to attend. If you Total Received $ 22,768.00 have any questions, you may contact Dianne at 225-921-8356. Serving the Central Community Small & Exotic Animal For 20 Years Medicine & Surgery 11247 Sullivan Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70818 Laurianne Gray Lipari Luxury Boarding & Daycare Available Associates 225-261-9711 Accounting & Tax Service FAX 225-261-4016 Exclusive Agent Laurianne Gray Lipari Agency, LLC (225) 261-6000 ✂ Please Cut Out This “Thank You Ad” Allstate Insurance Company www.crossroadsanimalhosp.com and Present It The Next Time You Patronize One of Our Advertisers 6651 Sullivan Rd., Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 13933 Greenwell Sps Rd. Call or Text 225-261-7997 The Best Compliment graylipari@allstate.com is a Referral Across the Street from St. Alphonsus Mary Sue Stages, CPA Thank you for advertising in Tim Butler, E.A. John D. Butler, CPA our church bulletin. I am patronizing your business office@marysuestagescpa.com 225-683-9832 because of it! COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTS & X-RAYS Joshua D. Roy Ph. 225-928-9090 Attorney at Law Fax: 225-928-9091 Call for Free Consultation 225-926-8533 Screenprinting and Embroidery jroy@maughanlaw.com • www.maughanlaw.com 1975 Wooddale Ct. O FFICES IN B ATON ROUGE AND C ENTRAL Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Drew Dileo - Agent / Owner 225-246-7948 “Protecting what’s important to you. Call for a review” www.drewdileo.com Your Customer satisfaction is Grow in your faith, Procurement Facility Services Instrumentation ad our #1 priority! find a Mass, and connect with your Safety/Risk Architectural Automation Structural Electrical Survey could 225.372.2659 Catholic Community with OneParish! Process Mechanical Civil Laser Scan Construction Support Piping be in this 12470 Hooper Road Field Services Staffing Download Our Free App or Visit space! Baton Rouge, LA 70818 https://www.oneparish.com 225.810.3100 www.sigmaec.com 525212 St Alphonsus Liguori Church (B) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-438-8931
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