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SACRAMENT INFORMATION
Baptism - Instructions are offered
for both parents and godparents
during the months of February, May ,
August, and November . Plan
accordingly when expecting a child or
choosing godparents and call 395-
3881 to register for the class or to
schedule a baptism.
Confirmation - Young people are
prepared for Confirmation through
the Confirmation Program. Adults are
prepared for Confirmation through
the R.C.I.A.
Matrimony - Diocesan Policy
requires that a couple make
arrangements with the pastor at least
6 months prior to desired date.
Sacrament of The Sick - Call the
rectory to make arrangements for
Communion and Anointing.
Rite of Christian Burial -
Arrangements to be made with a
priest by the family.
Sacrament of Holy Orders or
calling to religious life - please
contact the priest in order to discern
God’s will.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults) - This process
is structured to provide information
for the formation of those who are
seeking a fuller life as Christians in
the Catholic Tradition. For
information, please call the Office of
Religious Education.
Religious Education For Children
Call the Office of Religious Education
for information about registering
your child.
Knights of Columbus - Meet the
second Thurs. of the month at 7pm.
Come Lord Jesus Groups -
Seeking to become closer to God,
learning more about scripture and
being spiritually prepared for Sunday
liturgy….consider joining a CLJ
Group Call Marguerite Sumrall
395-5304 for more information.
Need a Ride to 10am Mass-
call Evelyn Estay at 985-395-
3610 by 3:00 PM on the Friday
before each Sunday that you
need assistance.
May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday
Celebration of Holy Mass Weekends:
Saturday 4:30pm (Vigil Mass)
First Sat. Rosary 4pm
Sunday 8am, 10am, 5pm
Weekdays:
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 6:30am
Tues. Nursing Home 9:30am,
Thurs. 12:10pm
Reconciliation 20 minutes before Masses begin or
anytime by appointment.
Rectory Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - Noon
New Parishioners
We welcome you with great joy and
invite you to register and worship with
us regularly.
Forms are available in the rectory.
Pentecost Sunday by Fr. Tony Kadavil
Pentecost literally means 50th. It is a feast celebrated on the 50th day after the Passover feast by the Jews and a feast celebrated on the 50th day after the feast of the Resurrection of Jesus by the Christians. The Jewish Pentecost was originally a post-harvest thanksgiving feast. Later, the Jews included in it the remembrance of God’s Covenants with Noah after the Deluge and with Moses at Mt. Sinai. The event: On the day of Pentecost 1) The Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary as fiery tongues. 2) The frightened apostles were transformed into fiery preachers and evangelizers and were given the gift of tongues by a special anointing of the Holy Spirit. 3) The listeners experienced a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit through the apostles’ gift of tongues: they heard Peter speaking in their native languages. 4) The early Christians became powerful witnesses and brave martyrs for their faith in Jesus. The role of the Holy Spirit in Christian life: 1) As an indwelling God, He makes us His Living Temples (I Cor 3:16). 2) As a strengthening God, He strengthens us in our fight against temptations and in our mission of bearing witness to Christ by transparent Christian lives. 3) As a sanctifying God, He makes us holy through the Sacraments: a) He makes us children of God and heirs of heaven through Baptism. b) He makes us temples of God, warriors and defenders of the Faith, through Confirmation. c) He enables us to be reconciled to God by pardoning our sins through Reconciliation. d) He gives us spiritual nourishment via the Holy Eucharist by converting bread and wine into Jesus’ Body and Blood through Epiclesis. 4) As a teaching and guiding God, He clarifies and constantly reminds us of Christ’s teachings. 5) As a listening and talking God, He listens to our prayers and enables us to pray, and He speaks to us mainly through the Bible. 6) As a giver of gifts, He gives us His gifts, fruits and charisms. Life messages: We need to permit the Holy Spirit to take
control of our lives: 1) by constantly remembering His holy presence and behaving well; 2) by praying for His daily anointing so that we may fight against our
temptations and control our evil tendencies, evil habits and addictions; 3) by asking His daily assistance to pray, listening to God through meditative
Bible reading and talking to Him; and 4) by asking the help of the Holy Spirit to do good for others and to be
reconciled with God and others every day. “Come Holy Spirit:
Make our ears to hear. Make our eyes to see
Make our mouths to speak
Make our hearts to seek Make our hands to reach out
And touch the world with your love. AMEN.”
Parish Directory
Office / Rectory: 985-395-3616
Office Fax: Parish Directory Office / Rectory: 985-395-3616
Office Fax: 985-395-9129
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 219 Patterson, LA 70392
Fr. Herb Bennerfield, Pastor ext. 3 ~
Email: stjoepat@cox-internet.com Bobbie Diaz (Office Manager) ext. 4 ~
Email: stjoepat@cox-internet.com Ann Murray (Housekeeper/cook) ext. 8
Education Office: 985-395-3881 Fax: 985-395-3685
Mamie Perry (DRE) ext. 5 ~ Email: stjoedre@teche.net
Rosie Pellerin (Ed. Coordinator) Websites:
St. Joseph Church www.stjosephpatla.org Diocese of Lafayette
www.diolaf.org South Region
www.diolaf.org/southregion
Websites: St. Joseph Church
www.stjoepat.intuitwebsites.com Diocese of Lafayette
EXTRAORDINARY
HOLY YEAR OF MERCY:
Dec. 8, 2015 – Nov. 20, 2016 Individuals and groups visiting our parish as a
pilgrimage site are very welcome! Church
doors will be open from 8:00am to 5:00pm. A
register and informational pamphlets are available in the entrance of church for your
convenience. For groups – if you call in
advance to make an appointment (985-395-3616) some additional arrangements
can be made.
To gain plenary indulgence, follow the 5 actions
listed: Holy Door, Confession, Mass-
Communion, Nicene Creed, Pray for the Pope.
For more information call the rectory.
“Pilgrimage Church for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy”
St. Joseph Catholic Church (Established 1848)
Pope Francis
YOU ARE INVITED Transitional Diaconate Ordination Saturday, May 28, 2016, 10 am, St. John Cathedral Christopher Blake Cambre Matthew Christopher Hebert Rene Joseph Pellessier David Michael Rozas
Priesthood Ordination Saturday, June 11, 2016, 10 am, St. John Cathedral Rev. Mr. Alexander Maurice Albert Rev. Mr. Joel Christopher Faulk Rev. Mr. Michael Jude Richard
Sick Relatives & Friends
Please pray for the sick of our parish & their
caregivers: Stella Saleme, Linda Thomas, Charles
Felterman, Arthur Roy, Scott Governale, Linda Adams,
Anthony Trosclair, Mary Ann Trosclair, Dana Griffin,
B.L. & Jackie Como, Charles Culotta, Brittany Richoux,
, Andy Hebert, Evita & Karter Boutte, Earl McNail, Frank
Black, Kristin LaPointe, Natalie Hyatt, Pat Gary, Gayle
Verdin, Loretia Plemons, Barry Broussard, Wilda & Frank
Cali, Barry Tobias, Sylvia Felterman, Cary Mac Staples,
Clyde Aucoin, Carol Covillier, Ruby Crapell, Iris Roy,
Sally Rogers, Karen Thurgie, Geraldine Dinger,
Coutrey Cox, Emma G. Cox, Tessie Michel, Michelle
Thomas, Fr. Vidrine, Cindy Dugus, Ira LaCoste Jr., Joe
Guillory, Amber Grogan, Rip & Cherly Verdin, Nola &
Deidra Verdin, Michelle Thomas, Dean Carrington, Mary
Sehon, Greg Cart, Noel & Aeidia Verdin, Lloyd Marshall,
Melissa Michel, Ellen C. Bougeious, Sandy Mire , Mathilde
Harrington, Quinn Williams, Lara Campbell, Lillian Rose, Dennis Taylor, Ernest McMurry, Ken Montgomery,
Trevor Matherne, Mary Boudreaux, AJ & Myrna Bourg,
Hunter Alpha, Mary Graves, Charles LaSalle, Danell
Kimble, Burt Williams, Leona Cloud, Kevin Cole Simon,
Bobby Johnson, Sterling Hebert, Carla LaSalle , Regina
Wheeler, Kristi Liner, Bonnie Comeaux, Ronnie Roy,
Ahney Chauvin, Barbara Guarisco, Lucas Griffin, Gary
Clark, Charlene Hebert, Totsie Harrington, Louis &
Suzanne Lipari, James Veazey, John Dimatteo, Daisy
Leblace, Fr. Joe Breaux, Tammy Chauvin, Joey Estay, Rose
Johnson, Ronald Blanchard, Nancy Shllings, Ian Davis,
Celeste Henry, Darlene Paul, Harold Gobert , Bob
Opperman , Alice Davis, Donavan Lebance, Mildred
Trujillo, Gail Smith, Poke Swords, Sally Rogers, Brenda
Simon, Kathleen Louviere, Randy Verret, Brandy Brown,
Susan Guzzetta Fromenthal, Floyd Estay , Anna George,
Cindy M. Ribaul , Sadie Grow, Boyd Landry, Gretchen
Lambert, Donald Jumonville, Charles Esprit, Sherda
Reedom, Jermaine Boutte, Ella Hamilton, Mindy Kincade,
Ray Primeaux, Jacob Billington, , Cary James Laiche, Jimmy
Aucoin, Anna George, Samantha Floyd, Eula Trahan,
Mindy Kindada, Susan Howell, Jane Daves, Ramona
Carpenter, Craig Richard, Claude Czaja,
Office of Religious Education & Formation
May 21 & 22 Extra Ordinary Ministers of Eucharist Lector Altar Servers
Sat. 4:30pm Leona Armato, Linda Thomas, Jane Watson Brightman Kornegay Mary Frances Cali
Sun. 8:00am Don & Mary Sehon, Marguerite Sumrall Terry Burgess Paris Guidry
Sun. 10:00am Frank & Karen Fink, Monica LaSalle Jamie Guidry Kaylee Craddock
Sun. 5:00pm Loretta & Mike Brocato, Rosie Pellerin Nicole Brocato Kobi Lipari
Weekly Offerings
Last week collection: $3936.00
God Bless you for your stewardship.
MONDAY, MAY 16
6:30am: Fr. Vu, Ross Grimball
(After Mass: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena)
TUESDAY, MAY 17
9:30am: Nursing Home– Ross Grimball
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
6:30AM: Ross Grimball, Anthony Morella,
Brocato fly deceased
THURSDAY, MAY 19
12:10PM: Melvin Abadie, Ross Grimball, Elaine
Cremaldi,
FRIDAY, MAY 20 6:30AM: In Thanksgiving for prayers answered,
Special intention, Ross Grimball
SATURDAY, MAY 21
4:30pm: Michael Gunther, Danny & Norris
Broussard, Anthony & Marie Morella, Joyce &
Lester Leger, Anna Ruth Taylor, Lena Bernauer &
Cuturra fly, Clyde G. Peterson, Ernest Broussard,
Mother Angelica, Beverly & Bob McGovern, John D.
Annette Carpenter, Angel Rose
SUNDAY, MAY 22
8:00am: Lenny Guzzino, Ray Jude Vidos Sr., For
the People of our Parish, Antonia L. Mire,
10:00am: Frank Governale, Judy Clark, Verona
Vidrine, Rudy Aucoin, Harold Allemond, Jerry M. Lipari,
Rodger Dryer, Craig Verdine, Jimmy Wilson, Murray &
Melba Trahan , Gertrude S. Bailey, Antonia L. Mire, Souls
in Purgatory , 5:00pm: James Blocker Jr., Beth Verret, Katherine
Cardinale, Ross Grimball, Elsa Y. Parchmont, Alvin Cloud, Holy Souls, Todd Brizzard, Melvin Abadie, M/M Paul
Accardo, Katie Rose Simon
Sanctuary Light
Ross Grimball
Note: If a name is not printed above, due to
human error, be assured that God has accepted
your intention in heaven. Canon Law 94
Acadiana Catholic Magazine can be
found in the entry of church.
UPCOMING EVENTS… Parish Council Meeting– May 18 @ 5:30pm in Hall
Adult Discussion Group—Monday @ 6:30pm
First Saturday Rosary– Holy Rosary will be
prayed before the Vigil Mass in church beginning at 4pm
the first Saturday of each month. Please join us.
Fr. Bennerfield will be reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet after every 10:00am Mass on
Sundays. Please join him.
Cajun Breakers, Inc. Electrical Equipment
& Supplies
www.cajunbreakers.com
985/702-1004
Micah Thibodaux
Cell (985)255-1352
Vital Signs Custom sign shop
Heath Theriot 985/992-0072
Hillary Theriot 985/225-2974
Wendel Theriot 985/518-1234
In Loving Memory
of
Wendel, Loren, Bryant, & Kaylee
Henry
In Loving
Memory of
James Blocker Jr. Oct. 20, 1945
Jan. 10, 2007
Frank’s Agency, Inc. Complete insurance
Services
985-395-9351
frankg@bellsouth.net
In Loving
Memory of
Roy & Bourque
Families
Knights of
Columbus
#1710
Protecting
Catholic Families
for Generations
In Loving Memory of
Ross Grimball 2/4/93-5/19/13
Bobbie Grimball 8/5/32-3/3/15
Town & Country
Florist & Gifts, Inc
Owner: Glynda Lasseigne
3515 Hwy 182,Berwick 985/385-6929 www.tandcflorist.com
Mausoleum Crypts
Are still available here
at St. Joseph. If interested please call the
rectory. 395-3616
Darnall, Sikes,
Gardes & Frederick Certified Public Accountants
985-384-6264
BOB’S HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
SERVICE INC.
Residential / Commercial
Service all Makes
985-384-0283
In Loving Memory
of
M/M Paul Accardo
Alvin Cloud
Katie Rose Simon
Member FDIC
PATTERSON STATE
BANK
St. Joseph is now accepting Bulletin ads. You may purchase an Ad for your business or in memory of
someone. Ads are $20.00 a month or $240.00 a yr. If you would like to place an Ad in the Bulletin
please call the rectory 395-3616.
HOMEBOUND If you known of anyone needing someone to
bring Holy Communion to their home,
please call the office 395-3616.
Ministers please see your schedules
MASS INTENTIONS
Mamie Perry 395-3881 stjoedre@teche.net
Baptism
Welcome into our Catholic Family!
Lawrence Austin Welch IV Child of Lawrence A. Welch III & Calyn Swards Welch
Congratulations to our newest member & their
family!
Summer Bible Camp Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24, 2016
Everyday from 9:00am - 12:00noon Registration begins Monday, May 9, 2016
Planning is underway for the Bible Camp 2016 and
we need to fill all the adult director positions as soon
as possible to ensure that we can have this wonderful
week in our parish. All adult volunteers are reminded that they must be
current with Safe Environment Training. You may
call 985-395-3881 to see if you are current in your
training.
Campers: 2016-2017 Gr. K-6
Camper Registration Fee: $15.00
Student Counselor: 2016-2017 Gr. 7-12
Director and Counselor Camp Shirt: $8.00
Optional Cave Quest Staff Shirt: $10.00
Camper Registration and Student Counselor forms can
be found; 1. in the Church
2. Religious Education Office
3. Website Parents may register campers at the Education Office
or by using Drop Box near office entry door. Counselors may turn in forms or sign up by calling
395-3881. Thank you to those who are willing to share their time
and talents. If any adults are interested in helping with
Bible Camp Week, please call the Education Office at
395-3881 to see how you can get involved.
ALTAR SERVERS
NEEDED
We are in NEED of Boys and
Girls to become Altar Servers. If your child is 8
years old or older please talk
to them about serving the
parish in this capacity.
For more information contact:
Fr. Bennerfield 395-3616. An altar server assists in the celebration of
Mass by ministering at the altar and partici-
pating in liturgical processions. Reverence
and reliability are very important qualities for
those interested. Boys and girls in the third
grade and higher are eligible for this ministry. If your child would like to be a part of this
ministry, please contact:
For more information please contact the
rectory 985/395-3616.