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Mary, Mother of Jesus Roman Catholic Church
ALL ARE WELCOME
No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family
and marital situation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, etc., you
are invited, welcomed, loved and respected here.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To live, love, forgive, and serve the needs of others in the example of Jesus Christ.
PARISH OFFICES
9323 Highway 165 South
P. O. Box 408,
Woodworth, Louisiana 71485
Phone - (318) 487-9894
Website: mmjchurch.org
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme KHS, Pastor Mrs. Brinda Edwards, Coordinator, Religious Ed
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (317) 250-9997 - ccd@mmjchurch.org
(318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@mmjchurch.org
Mrs. Linda Kelly, First Penance/First Eucharist
Deacon Paul Sunderhaus, Permanent Deacon (318) 447-3149 - lkelly@mmjchurch.org
(318) 487-9894 - deaconpaul@mmjchurch.org
Ms Jennifer Smilie, Youth Minister
Ms Cindy Campbell, Secretary/Bookkeeper (318) 201-5367 - youthministry@mmjchurch.org
(318) 487-9894 - secretary@mmjchurch.org
MMJ Prayer Line
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist/Director of Music
(318) 487-9894 - devillem@nsula.edu (318) 625-9195
Divine Worship
Monday - Thursday
7:00 a.m.
Saturday Anticipated
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sacraments of the Church
Reconciliation/Confession
30 minutes before every weekend Mass.
Baptism
Celebrated during any weekend Mass or other convenient time. Contact the church office.
Holy Matrimony
Contact the pastor at least six months in advance.
Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls
Please call the office when a parishioner is confined at home, is in the hospital, or placed in a nursing
home or hospice. Holy Communion is brought weekly to all shut-ins.
Mass of Christian Burial
All arrangements should be made directly with the funeral home who will then contact the church.
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Mass Intentions
WEEK OF MARCH 20, 2021 WEEK OF MARCH 27, 2021
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, MARCH 20 SATURDAY, MARCH 27
4:00PM - Charles Medica 4th anniv. 4:00PM - Joe Beasley
Lector: J. Louviere Lector: S. Cranford
Server: B. Gadel Server: L. Brocato, A. Byrd
SUNDAY, MARCH 21 SUNDAY, MARCH 28
8:00AM - Mike & Barbara Wise 8:00AM - Leroy and Ruth Wise
Lector: G. Delaney Lector: G. Delaney, E. Lohman
Server: L. Delaney Server: K. Chapman
10:30AM - Richard Kelly 10:30AM - Ben Van Mol
Lector: K. Bellard Lector: J. Antee
Server: L. Brocato Server: I. Antee, M. Hawthorne
MONDAY, MARCH 22 MONDAY, MARCH 29
7:00AM - Richard Gadel 7:00AM - Michael Liotta
TUESDAY, MARCH 23 TUESDAY, MARCH 30
7:00AM - Laura Gadel Jacob 7:00AM - Charles Pringle
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31
7:00AM - Ben Van Mol 7:00AM - Frank Wise
THURSDAY, MARCH 25 THURSDAY, APRIL 1
7:00AM - Alfred Mathews, Sr. 3rd anniv. 6:00PM - For our parish family
Lector: J. Montalvo
Server: V. Montalvo, B. Gadel
FRIDAY, APRIL 2
3:00PM - Commemoration of the Lord’s
Passion
Lector: E. Lohman
If you are a victim or survivor of sexual abuse Server: B. Gadel,
by members of the Catholic clergy or represent- 6:00PM - Way of the Cross
atives of the Catholic Church and you want to
make a formal complaint of abuse to the dio- Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week
cese, arrange a personal meeting with the bish-
op or his representative, and/or to obtain sup-
port for the needs of the individual and families,
call Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assistance Coordi-
nator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOT-
LINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan Protecting our In Loving Memory Of Charles Medica on
Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Pre- the 4th Anniversary of His Death
venting Child Abuse” brochures are available in By Mike and Sherri Stephenson
the narthex bookcase. Both the Diocesan Policy If you would like to have a loved one or special
for the Protection of Minors, and the Diocesan intention remembered by providing for the sanc-
Code of Pastoral Conduct are in the safe envi- tuary candle, please contact the parish office.
ronment section at www.diocesealex.org The cost is $7.00 per candle.
3The Fifth Sunday of Lent March 20 - March 21, 2021
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER STEWARDSHIP
Our Permanent Deacon Candidate OFFERTORY GIFTS - 3/14/2021
Kenny Sayes Regular Collection $ 5,026.00
Those Preparing For First Eucharist EFT Collection $ 1,920.00
Weekly Goal $ 5,330.00
Olivia Bennett, Lucy Brundrett, Eli Byrd, Evan Overage $ 1,616.00
Falks, Sarah Long, Jace Moreau, Gunnar Og-
aard, Caden Rajewski, Halle Reynolds Goal for March (4 Sundays) $ 21,320.00
Received for March $ 13,064.00
Our Sick Still Needed for March $ 8,256.00
Diane Babin, George Babin, Marvin Barnage,
Lynn Bawner, Mary Louise Bawner, George Maintenance & Repairs $ 50.00
Juan Burns, Richard Charon, Brian Dobard, Easter Flowers $ 71.00
Randy Francis, Doris Hebert, Helen Mathews, Catholic Relief Services $ 40.00
Jacques Matt, Debbie Norment, Helen Robbins,
Donnie Robichaux, Michelle Vincent, Carmen Thank You For Your Generosity!
Wyrick
Our Recovering/Convalescing
“Remember that when you leave this earth,
Chris Andries, Michael Brewton, Amy Ladner you take with you nothing that you have re-
Davis, Gerri Deptula, Walter Deptula, Jr., Rhon-
ceived only what you have been given: A full
da Earhart, Paul Guillory, Betty Jones, Terry
Kohler, Ricky Powell, Helen Mathews Smart, heart enriched by honest service, love, sacri-
Buddy Wise fice and courage.” (St. Francis of Assisi)
Our Homebound
Gerri Deptula, Butch Doiron, Jane Hollier, Alvin
Loyacano, Adrienne Stevens, Mike Stevens ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL (ADA)
Our Nursing Home Residents
Bunny Bosak, Marie Hawthorne, Francis Thiels Parish Goal 2021 $ 18,702.00
Our Active Duty Military Pledged (15 families) $ 10,103.00
Balance Remaining $ 8,599.00
Kory Butler, Brandon Coreil, Travis Edwards,
Dustin Guillory, Michael Hawthorne, Daniel
Keely, Kelley Perry, Robin Perry, Michael Smi- Abraham was prepared to sacrifice his only son,
lie Isaac. St. Paul reminds us that God Himself "did
not spare His Own Son." Jesus' death was God's
greatest gift to us. He gave his only Son so we
may have eternal life!
Are my gifts to the Lord — of my resources, of
my time, of myself — also sacrificial? Do I
gratefully and generously share with my parish,
the community and the Universal Church? Your
Please inform us if you know of anyone who support of the 2021 Annual Diocesan Appeal is
should be included or removed. You may also a grateful response to God's greatest gift to us.
use a pew envelope for this purpose.
4Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Woodworth, Louisiana
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD LENT & HOLY WEEK 2021
Grades 6 - 11 Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. This
Sunday, March 21, 2021 means that we do not eat meat and have one full
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Youth Center meal. The other Fridays of the season of Lent
are days of abstinence from meat. The obligation
Grades PreK - 5 to abstain from meat binds Catholics 14 years of
We continue at-home Religious Education In- age and older. The obligation to fast, limiting
struction for Spring 2021. Mrs. Brinda Edwards oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals in
will be available each Wednesday evening in the the course of the day, binds Catholics from the
Church Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to offer age of 18 to 59. Those who are younger may
needed assistance to parents and children. freely embrace this discipline. Lenten disciplines
should never endanger your health. It is obvious
First Communion/Eucharist Preparation that abstaining from meat is meaningless for
Sunday, March 21 vegetarians, who must choose some other form
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Church Hall of abstinence. It is equally obvious that replac-
ing meat with a gourmet seafood meal is not in
PARISH NEWS keeping with the spirit of Lent.
Adult Faith Formation
Sanctuary Candle
Live Streamed and In Person
Please remember that the sanctuary candle is 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
available to burn weekly for any intentions or
needs you may have. If you’re interested, please St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans
call Cindy at the church office. Presenter: Dr. Mary DeVille
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Biennial Garage Sale
Who Am I To Judge?
Saturday, April 17, 2021 Presenter: Deacon Paul Sunderhaus
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Easter Memorial Flower Fund Way of the Cross
This fund enables us to decorate the Church dur- Fridays - 6:00PM
ing the 50 days of the Easter season. The donors
and those to be remembered will be listed in the Communal Penance Service
June 6-7 bulletin. The suggested donation is Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.
$10. An envelope for this purpose is in the pews,
your monthly packet, or one of your own. Don’t Mass of the Lord’s Supper
forget to include on the envelope the name(s) of
Thursday, April 1, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.
your loved one(s) to be remembered/honored.
Good Friday - April 2, 2021
Our parish has a subscription to FORMED, an The Lord’s Passion - 3:00 p.m.
online platform subscription service offering Way of the Cross - 6:00 p.m.
access to the best Catholic digital content pro-
ducers - studies, films, audio, and eBooks. All Easter Vigil
parishioners of every age can access this great Saturday, April 3, 2021 - 7:30 p.m.
Catholic material. Go to formed.org, select
Mary, Mother of Jesus Church, and complete Easter Sunday - April 4, 2021
the simple registration. Masses - 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast - 9:00 a.m.
5The Fifth Sunday of Lent March 20 - March 21, 2021
6Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Woodworth, Louisiana
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PRAYER/SOCIAL/OUTREACH
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Second Sunday Breakfast
POSTPONED TEMPORARILY DUE TO COVID-19 The second Sunday of every month, September
through June, a complimentary breakfast is
A program of religious education for children served following the 8:00 a.m. Mass.
ages 2-4. They meet every Sunday in the Youth
Center during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Facilitator: Pro Life Committee
Rachel Patin at (318) 625-5614. Meetings are at 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of
Children’s Liturgy of the Word the month to address various pro life issues.
POSTPONED TEMPORARILY DUE TO COVID-19
Contact: Cindy Sayes, (318) 446-2893.
During the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, children Ladies’ Rosary Ministry
ages 3-7 are dismissed during the Liturgy of the Women gather in the Church every Tuesday at
Word. They return to the worshipping communi- 9:30 a.m. to pray for our Church and World.
ty for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
First Penance & First Eucharist LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
If you have a child who is or will be 7 years old Bereavement Committee
in the Fall and is expecting to celebrate their first
Penance and receive their first Eucharist in the Provides for the luncheon following the funeral
Spring of the next year, the following conditions of a member of our parish family. Contact: Bob-
must be met: Attend separate class; one year bie Long, (318) 442-3578
previous religious education, either CCD or Sacristan
Catholic School; complete and submit a reli-
gious education/CCD registration form; A family, couple or individual that arrives at
least 30 minutes before mass to open up the
Confirmation Preparation church and ensure everything is prepared for
If have a child who will be entering 11th grade in Mass. Contact: Ada Choate (318) 787-3131.
the Fall and is expecting to celebrate the Sacra-
ment of Confirmation in the Spring, the follow- Altar Server
ing conditions must be met: A letter handwritten Any young person in at least the 3rd grade, or
by the candidate submitted to the Pastor by Oc- adult, is invited to serve at the altar during
tober 1 requesting the Sacrament; submit a com- Mass. Training is provided. Contact Deacon
pleted and signed Sponsor eligibility form; one Paul or Jennifer Montalvo, (337) 704-1892.
year previous religious education, either CCD or
Catholic School; attend Sacramental Preparation Lector/Reader
Classes. The ministry of proclaiming the Word of God is
a real gift and blessing. We welcome any adult
PRAYER/SOCIAL/OUTREACH who has a strong voice and is comfortable in
front of people to share God’s word in scripture.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Contact Deacon Paul to share your gifts.
POSTPONED TEMPORARILY DUE TO COVID-19
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Livestreamed Masses All ministers must be confirmed and in a valid
For the benefit of our homebound and/or sick Catholic marriage, recommended by the pastor,
parishioners, we livestream the 7:00 a.m. daily and approved by the bishop for a three-year
Mass and both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sun- term which is indefinitely renewable.
day Masses. To view it click on the YouTube
tab at mmjchurch.org.
7The Fifth Sunday of Lent March 20 - March 21, 2021
COVID-19 INFORMATION ANOINTING OF THE SICK
the people of the Diocese remain dispensed This sacrament should no longer be considered
from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass; exclusively for the dying, as in “last rites”. It is
people are encouraged to wear masks; to be celebrated by and for those whose health
has been seriously impaired by illness or old
no more than 75% occupancy; age. Anyone may be anointed before surgery or
for those who feel obliged to fulfill the Sun- an invasive test or medical procedure. Elderly
day obligation, a weekday Mass could ac- people may be anointed if they have become no-
complish this; tably weakened even though no serious illness is
present. The sacrament may be repeated if the
family members may sit in the same pew; sick person recovers after being anointed and
all ministers should observe proper hygiene then again falls ill or if during the same illness
of their hands and cleanse their hands imme- the person’s condition becomes more serious.
diately before and after communion; This is one more way that God imparts to each
give communion with no bodily contact. of us, and in particular at this time to the seri-
Gently let the host touch the person’s hand ously ill and elderly his endless love and grace.
and drop it in their hand without touching Please contact Fr. Paul if you would like to be
them; anointed.
Communion on the tongue is not encouraged
but permitted; AMAZON SMILE
the chalice with the precious blood is not to
be offered;
the sign of peace can be given by bowing to
the other person;
as people depart from Mass, social distancing
must be observed;
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REGISTRATION/CENSUS
Do you consider Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish
“home”? Do you worship with us regularly? If
you have not done so already, we ask that you
please register in our parish. Forms for this pur-
pose are available in the church or online at
www.mmjchurch.org. Adult children no longer
living at home and recently married couples are
especially encouraged to register. In this way we
can serve you better. It also facilitates sponsor-
ship for baptisms and confirmations, religious
education registration, etc.
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