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Carencro Catholic School

Fr. Mark P. Ledoux Pastor

May 2, 2021

P.O. Box 40/102 N. Church Street, Carencro, Louisiana, 70520 . Phone: 337-896-9408 . Fax: 337-896-9414 . Email:office@sprcc.org . www.sprcc.org

“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in Me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without Me you can do nothing.”

~John 15:5

. o` e St. Peter Roman Catholic Church Mission Statement

Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by living the Gospel

of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacrament, and Service as taught by

the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter Parish is a community of

dedicated Catholics centered on the Eucharist, which is the source

and the summit of all that we do and hope to become. Approved August 19, 2014

PARISH SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY EUCHARIST

As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is central to who we are and what we do.

Regular Mass Times are listed on the front of the

bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To

receive formation for First Holy Communion,

contact the Parish Office, 896-9408.

SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Essential to the Christian Life, the Sacrament of Confession is where we come into

contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us.

Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing

our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a

personal relationship with Jesus. For the Sacrament

of Confession schedule see next page under “Mark Your Calendar”. If you need to receive the

Sacrament of Confession for the first time, contact

the Parish Office, 896-9408.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Through the waters of Baptism, the new Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal

Life. To have your infant baptized, please contact

the Parish Office at least 2-4 months prior to the baby’s due date so that there is enough time to

complete preparation for the Sacrament.

Parents should be registered, participating members of the Parish Family.

Proposed Sponsors (Godparents) should be

attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors receive a Baptismal Packet which must be

completed and received before attendance at a

Baptismal instruction class is scheduled. A Baptismal date is determined after all Church

requirements are satisfied.

If you are a parent or an adult seeking the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish

Office, 896-9408.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE In the beginning, God created mankind

as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love

for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is

made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the Church and the world. Couples discerning the

vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the

Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior

to the desired wedding date.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL

ARRANGEMENTS The Church and her Sacraments

accompany us at every moment of our life. When

we are very sick or nearing the end of this life, we receive the healing of Christ through Anointing of

the Sick. Please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408,

to make an appointment. Also, contact the church office before

you contact anyone else in making funeral

arrangements. We are here to guide you through that most difficult time.

NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Register at: www.sprcc.org.

Or call the parish office.

Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator Patricia Blumrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 896-9408

Coordinator of Religious Education & Youth Assistant Nicole Ducharme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Cemetery Manager Cindy Courville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Parish Bookkeeper Susan Ducharme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Carencro Catholic School Principal

Devin Soeseno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8973 Perpetual Adoration Coordinators

Gloria Matte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 658-3759 Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334

Welcome Committee Chairperson Nancy Stelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288-2472 Neocatechumenal Way John McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-4267 Natural Family Planning

Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 886-1437 Pro-Life Coordinator Margaret Vidrine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .896-4637 Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator

Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334 Catholic Daughters

Jill Fontenot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 St. Anne Society Madeline S. Braquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8703 Bonne Mort Society

Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780 Knights of Columbus

(3rd Degree) Mark Prejean, Grand Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-4215 (4th Degree) Duane Prejean, Faithful Navigator . . . . . duane.prejean@gmail.com

Altar Servers Kyle Leger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kylelleger@gmail.com

St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9499 God’s Little Dusters

Rose Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-6278 Usher Coordinator

Wilbert Lacombe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-9615 Cub Scout Pack 497

Cassandra Underwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318–787-9017 Prayer Line

Debbie Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-6662 Unplanned Pregnancy

For Free Confidential Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 289-9366

Parish Pastoral Council Members Allen Latour, Chairperson; Jason Guidry, Vice-Chairperson; Carolyn Huval, Secretary; Randal Caffery, Janet Stelly, Nancy Stelly, Richard Tietz, Margaret Vidrine Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair Burt Arceneaux, Debbie LaFleur, Parish Trustees

OFFICE HOURS: The Parish Office is closed until further notice. All parish business is being conducted via phone or email only.

VOLUME 1298 NUMBER 1299 .

SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 2, 2021

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MONDAY – MAY 3 6:30AM – Mass 7:00AM – Patriotic Rosary

6:30PM – Neocatechumenal Way Catechesis [Parish Hall]

TUESDAY – MAY 4 6:30AM – Mass

WEDNESDAY – MAY 5 6:30AM – Mass 6:30PM – Neocatechumenal Way Catechesis [Parish Hall]

THURSDAY – MAY 6 6:30AM – Mass 7:00AM – Confessions [Church]

FIRST FRIDAY – MAY 7 6:30AM – Mass 7:00AM – Eucharistic Holy Hour

SATURDAY – MAY 8 8:00AM – First Holy Communion Retreat 4:00PM – Mass

SUNDAY – MAY 9 MOTHER’S DAY

MAY CROWING 9:00AM MASS 7:00AM, 9:00AM 8:00AM-8:45AM – Confessions [Church]

Holy Mass available for viewing at the following sites: + www.diolaf.org + www.ewtn.com Listen on Catholic Radio:

+ 90.5FM + 1230AM

Also televised on E.W.T.N. and on www.ewtn.com: + The Holy Rosary – 8:30pm + The Chaplet of Divine Mercy – 2:00pm

ACTS OF SPRIRTUAL COMMUNION It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion is an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot receive Him in sacramental Communion. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION PRAYER My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

THE MONTH OF MAY IS DEDICATED TO:

OUR MOST BLESSED MOTHER The month of May is a special time to honor Mary, our Blessed Mother. We honor Mary in our prayers and devotions to her, especially in our recitation of the Holy Rosary.

"... for the more she is honored, the greater is the glory of her Son. There can be no doubt that whatever we say in praise of the Mother gives equal praise to the Son."

~St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Father and Doctor of the Church

Honor our Blessed Mother and take advantage of her promises by joining the parish Rosary & Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary being prayed before all Masses in the month of May here at St. Peter’s.

OUR LADY’S 15 PROMISES TO THOSE WHO PRAY THE ROSARY Imparted to Saint Dominic and Blessed Alan de la Roche

1) Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall receive signal graces.

2) I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the Rosary.

3) The Rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies.

4) The Rosary will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire for eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means.

5) The soul which recommends itself to me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall not perish.

6) Whoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its sacred mysteries shall never be conquered by misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not perish by an unprovided death; if he be just he shall remain in the grace of God, and become worthy of eternal life.

7) Whoever shall have a true devotion for the Rosary shall not die without the sacraments of the Church.

8) Those who are faithful to recite the Rosary shall have during their life and at their death the light of God and the plentitude of His graces; at the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the saints in paradise.

9) I shall deliver from Purgatory those who have been devoted to the Rosary.

10) The faithful children of the Rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in Heaven.

11) You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the Rosary.

12) All those who propagate the Holy Rosary shall be aided by me in their necessities.

13) I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the Rosary shall have for intercessors the entire celestial court during their life and at the hour of death.

14) All who recite the Rosary are my sons and daughters, and brothers and sisters of my only Son Jesus Christ.

15) Devotion of my Rosary is a great sign of predestination.

PRAYER TO MARY

Mother, now that the need is at its greatest

and the powers of darkness seem to have free rein,

we come to you with childlike trust and implore your powerful aid.

We consecrate ourselves to you. Preserve us in the love of your Son, protect us from the evil of this world

and lead us safe to the heart of God. Amen.

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HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY

The World of Finance

Let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate the financial sphere and protect citizens from its dangers.

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DIVINE MERCY MESSAGE “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”

St. Faustina: “During one of the adorations, Jesus promised me that: ‘With souls that have recourse to My mercy and with those that glorify and proclaim My great mercy to others, I will deal according to My infinite mercy at the hour of their death’”. (Diary 379)

ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN!

ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN!

PRAYER TO THE RISEN CHRIST in the 50 days of Easter…

Heavenly Father and God of mercy, we no longer look

for Jesus among the dead, for He is alive

and has become the Lord of life. From the waters of death

You raise us with Him and renew Your gift of life within us.

Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ and help us to grow as Your people

toward the fullness of Eternal Life with You.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

REGINA COELI

The Easter prayer Regina Coeli (“Queen of Heaven” in Latin) is a wonderful tribute to our Lord’s resurrection and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although its origins are unknown, it dates back to the 13th century. Traditionally, it is prayed standing, often at noon, in place of another well-known prayer, the Angelus, during the Easter Season from Holy Saturday until Pentecost.

Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia. / The Son whom you merited to bear, alleluia.

Has risen, as He said, alleluia. /

Pray for us to God, alleluia.

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. / For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.

Let us pray. O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS

Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb? ~Mk 16:3

REFLECTION: On Easter morning, little did the women know that the stone had already been rolled away and that Jesus was alive.

But the women’s question persists today. Who will roll away the stone for us? Who will free humanity from death, from sin, and from despair? How do we roll away the culture of death?

PRAYER: Lord, renew my faith that the stone has been rolled back already and that Your victory is among us!

EASTER: A SEASON OF 50 DAYS!

THE RESURRECTION through PENTECOST

May our joyous

Easter “Alleluia”

continue

to be heard

throughout

these 50 days!

THE LORD IS RISEN, ALLELUIA! Do you desire to have a deeper relationship with Christ and to better understand the history of salvation, alive in your life today? ❖ Catechesis held each Monday & Wednesday,

6:30pm - 7:30pm in St. Peter parish hall. ❖ Babysitting provided. ❖ Ages 13 and up are welcomed... ❖ Sponsored by The Neocatechumenal Way

COME LISTEN TO THE GOOD NEWS!

COME, LORD JESUS! Come, Lord Jesus! is available online with Zoom

on Friday mornings at 10:00am. If your regular CLJ! group has stopped getting together because of covid, or if you are new to CLJ! and are interested in becoming part of a Bible study group, try this out! It's easy to connect with and discuss each week's Sunday Gospel with like-minded and friendly Catholics right from your home!

Please call or text Melinda Devillier (337-896-1334) for more information on how to try it out.

COME LET US ADORE HIM!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 for more information.

PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED

Sunday: 12am (URGENT), 5am, 6am, 10am, 1pm, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm

Wednesday: 3pm Friday: 6pm, 7pm

Saturday: 6am, 7am, 9am, 10am, 12noon

Urgent hours have NO adorer and are being filled in by volunteers.

ADORATION CHAPEL COVID-19 UPDATE: ❖ Maximum of 8 persons in chapel ❖ Recommended six-feet social distancing ❖ Face mask required while in chapel ❖ Admittance into the Chapel will require an access code to

enter 24/7.

Under no circumstance is the lock code to be given out. Anyone is welcome to have access but first needs to acquire the

code from the coordinator, Gloria Matte at 658-3759.

Gloria will be happy to share information on attending Adoration during Covid-19 as well as sharing the hours that have available seating. Preference will always be given first to the committed Adorer should occupancy be above 8.

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Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admissions or employment.

OUR MISSION Carencro is an academic community who, through fidelity to the Roman Catholic Faith, strives to witness to the Glory of Jesus Christ and to serve mankind through spiritual, moral and academic excellence.

CARENCRO CATHOLIC HIGHLIGHTS ~123 years of Catholic Education ~Daily Faith Formation Instruction ~Technology Studio ~Art ~Campus Ministry ~Spanish ~Clubs ~Athletics

THE MONTH OF MAY IS DEDICATED TO:

OUR MOST BLESSED MOTHER

"God wills that all His gifts should come to us through Mary" ~St. Bernard

Traditionally, the Church dedicates each month of the year to a particular devotion. In the month of May we honor in a special way, Mary, our Most Blessed Mother. This devotion arose among the Jesuits in Rome in the late 18th century. From there it spread to the whole Church. There are many ways in which to honor Our Lady this month:

❖ Praying the Rosary ❖ May Crowning ❖ Five Consecutive First Saturdays of the Month

and Wearing the Brown Scapular ❖ “Do Whatever He Tells You.”

Praying the Rosary, either as a private or a family devotion is an excellent way to honor Mary and meditate on the life of Jesus. You may also want to join the parish Rosary which is prayed each weekday here at St. Peters before the 6:30am Mass. Learn about the promises of our Lady to those who make the devotion of five consecutive First Saturdays of the month [see next page] and the promises to those who are enrolled in her Brown Scapular [see next week’s bulletin]. Next Sunday we celebrate our parish’s annual May Crowning in honor of Our Most Blessed Mother at the 9:00am Mass. Two candidates of First Holy Communion will be present to represent our parish’s love for Our Lady. One will carry a wreath of fresh blossoms, symbolizing Mary’s virtues, and the other will carry a Rosary to present to the Blessed Mother. Perhaps the best way to honor Our Mother is by keeping in mind her words at the Wedding of Cana when, speaking of Jesus, she instructs us to, “Do whatever He tells you.”

"This is the month in which, in the churches and individual homes, the most affectionate and fervent homage of prayers and devotions from the hearts of Christians are raised to Mary. It is also the month in which from His throne descend upon us the most generous and abundant gifts of the Divine Mercy."

~Paul VI, The Month of Mary, 1967

“It is impossible in human terms to exaggerate

the importance of being in adoration before the

Eucharist as often and for as long as our duties

and state of life allow.” ~Fr. John Hardon

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102.64% of goal reached 121 Committed Prayer Partners

39 Anonymous Donors 938 Gifts & Pledges

• If you have not yet become part of this important and meaningful project, please consider contributing.

• Thank you for your continued sacrificial giving and ongoing commitment to our parish restoration and building projects.

Give Now FOR THE GLORY OF God

PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY For the week of May 3rd – May 9th:

May 3 Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel May 4 Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell May 5 Very Rev. Chester Arceneaux, VF May 6 Rev. Michael Arnaud May 7 Rev. Emmanuel Awe, SSJ May 8 Rev. Matthew Barzare May 9 Rev. Herbert Bennerfield Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY For the week of May 3rd – May 9th:

May 3 Seminary Faculty, Parents and Benefactors of Seminarians May 4 Jace Gyles May 5 James Hamilton May 6 Evan Hebert May 7 Caleb Henry May 8 Eric Hernandez May 9 Luke Kirk O Lord Jesus Christ, great High Priest, I pray that You call many worthy souls to Your holy priesthood. Lead the seminarians daily in Your unerring footsteps, so that they may become priests who are models of purity, possessors of wisdom, and heroes of sacrifice. May they be steeped in humility and aflame with love for God and man, apostles of Your glory, and sanctifiers of souls. Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us. Amen.

PRAY THE ROSARY FOR THE PRIESTS IN YOUR LIFE O Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us

and send us many and holy priests. When praying the rosary offer the first decade for the priest who baptized you, the second for the priest who gave you first Communion, the third for the bishop who confirmed you, the fourth for the priest who witnessed your marriage or the bishop who ordained you (or will do so in the future), and the fifth decade for the priest who will anoint you at your death.

PRO-LIFE PUBLIC ROSARY The monthly Pro-Life Public Rosary by our parish Come Lord Jesus Group will resume Saturday, May 8th at 11:00am. It will be held in front of the Carencro Catholic School Digital Sign on University. You may park your

car in the school parking lot near the fence on University. The gate will be open to walk through to the sign. You may bring a pro-life sign if you wish. Please come to show your support for the unborn.

THE FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION

In the July 13, 1917 apparition at Fatima, Our Lady said, “I shall come to ask for…the Communion of Reparation on the first Saturdays.” She came expressly to request this devotion when she appeared to Sister Lucia on December 10, 1925, in Pontevedra, Spain, where she was preparing to start her religious life.

THE MOTIVES FOR THE DEVOTION

While Sister Lucia was in the chapel with Our Lord during part of the night of May 29-30, 1930, He explained the motivation for the devotion. This explanation answered the question

posed by her confessor about why the number should be five Saturdays and not nine to correspond with the nine First Fridays, or seven to correspond with Our Lady’s seven sorrows. Our Lord responded that there are five ways that people offend and blaspheme against the Immaculate Heart of Mary: 1. Offences or blasphemies against the Immaculate Conception – its denial and/or ridicule 2. Against her perpetual virginity 3. Against her divine maternity, refusing to accept her as the Mother of God and Mother of all mankind 4. Those who implant in children’s hearts, indifference, contempt and even hate against our Immaculate Mother 5. Insults directed against her sacred images –displays of indifference or ridicule, and the infliction of damage to them.

THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF DEVOTION

With the intention of making reparation to the Immaculate Heart for these five offenses, we are asked to: 1. Go to confession (Can be within 8 days before or after the First Saturday) 2. Receive Holy Communion (If there is no Saturday Mass or due to the COVID pandemic, one can offer a Spiritual Communion, see below) 3. Pray five decades of the Rosary 4. Keep Our Lady company for 15 minutes while meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

THE GREAT PROMISE

Our Lady promised to assist all those who will practice the devotion of the first Saturday on five consecutive months with the graces necessary for salvation at the hour of their death.

PROMISE NOT A GUARANTEE OF HEAVEN

It would be a serious mistake to think that those who practice the devotion on five consecutive First Saturdays are guaranteed passage into heaven when the moment of their death arrives. Our cooperation with grace is always required.

A LIFE-LONG DEVOTION, NOT MERELY FIVE 1st SATURDAYS

The promise associated with the practice of the devotion on five consecutive First Saturdays has been mistakenly construed by many to mean that, once one has completed a series of five, they have accomplished the devotion and are finished. This was not Our Lady’s intention in making the promise and has resulted in far fewer people practicing the devotion. Our regular practice of the First Saturdays is a sign of our devotion to the Immaculate Heart and a desire on our part to make reparation for the blasphemies against her.

“To succeed in your intentions, entrust yourselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary always, but especially in moments of difficulty and darkness. ‘From Mary we learn to surrender to God’s will in things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ, her Son and the Son of God…Learn from her to be always faithful, to trust that God’s Word to you will be fulfilled, and that nothing is impossible with God.’”

- St. John Paul II

and settled accounts with them. ~Matthew 25:19

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PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES President Joe Biden - Commander in Chief

Michael Baudoin-Marines Cameron Brasseaux-Army Kylor J. Broussard-Army John-Paul Comeaux-Marines Kyle Comeaux-Marines Reginald J. Cormier-Air Force Kade Domingue-Army Steven Friloux-Navy Thomas Friloux-Nat’l Guard Jasmine Nicole Martin-Navy Isaac Mayard-Air Force

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

IN MEMORIAM CHURCH SANCTUARY LIGHT

Living & Deceased Members of Bourgeois, Rivette, & Breaux Families

CHAPEL SANCTUARY LIGHT

RIGHT ALTAR: Paul Landry

LEFT ALTAR: David Charles LeBlanc

SIDE ALTAR: Available

MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY - May 3

6:30AM - Dudley “T-Dud” Arceneaux by Bonne Mort Society; For the conversion & spiritual renewal of the Stouder Family

TUESDAY - May 4 6:30AM - Healing & Special Graces for everyone in Need; Living & deceased members of M/M Ray & Joycie Breaux Family; Mrs. Roy (Marie Ann) Benoit, Jr. by Bonne Mort Society; M/M Roy & Annabel Comeaux (BD)

WEDNESDAY - May 5 6:30AM - Kendall K. Saltzman; Conrad “Bull” Schatzle by Bonne Mort Society; Ludrick Labbe; Pris Fontes

THURSDAY - May 6 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; For the conversion & spiritual renewal of the Gauthier Family; John Patrick Kelly by Bonne Mort Society

FRIDAY - May 7 6:30AM - For living & deceased members of Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Society; Joy & Peace for all Married Couples; Ludrick Labbe; Living & deceased members of M/M James & Karen Broussard Family; M/M Shelton & Lucille Sonnier

SATURDAY - May 8 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & Coussan Family; M/M Richard Truax & Family; Ted Thomas Breaux; M/M John & Bernadette Danos & Family; Living & deceased members of M/M Allen ‘Al” & Nina Bourgeois Family; Gerald Forestier; Living & deceased members of Melancon Family; Living & deceased members of Fontenot Family; Living & deceased members of Connolly Family; Iray Young; Paul Landry; Glenn Vidrine; Larry Duhon; David Mouton Family; Cora Grossie by Bonne Mort Society; Velma Faul; Leray Menard; Wilma Beniot; Edmond Melancon, Jr.; Dan Maher; Terry Young & Fly; Priscilla Fontes by St. Anne Society; M/M David & Linda Billeaudeau; Thelma Lavergne; Verna Credeur; David Charles LeBlanc

SUNDAY - May 9 7:00AM - Janet Pitt Stemmans; M/M Jan & Luke Coussan & Coussan Family; Martha Comeaux Breaux; Eva Del Bellot Landry; Lucy D. Conques; M/M Ray P. Breaux & Living & deceased Family members; M/M Ourelie Landry & Living & deceased Family members; M/M Curley Devillier; M/M Robert Hebert; M/M Clifford & Margie Hebert; Patricia R. Gauthier; Anne G. Noel; Leatrice Breaux (BD); Joy & Peace for all Married Couples; M/M Henry Guilbeau; M/M Ray & Nina Melancon; Karol Meynard by Bonne Mort Society; M/M Douglas Johnnie; Daniel F. “Danny” Martin; Lucille Sonnier; Paul Kennerson 9:00AM - Parishioners

Ryan Mitchell-Air Force Gavin Miller-Navy Brennan Randel-Army Matthew Scott Richard-Nat’l Guard Xavier D. Sinegal-Army Cody Smith-Nat’l Guard Jacob Stelly-Air Force Lauren Stelly-Army Caleb Trahan-Army Kohl Trahan-Army

PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Do not neglect to DO GOOD and to SHARE what you have: God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.

-Hebrews 13:16

APRIL 25, 2021

OFFERING TOTAL $3,726.50 Building & Maintenance $183.00 Insurance Donations $100.00 On-line Giving (4/21 – 4/27) $145.00

PLEASE MAIL IN OR GIVE ON-LINE

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER In today’s Gospel reading on “the vine and the branches,” Jesus offers a quintessential stewardship statement: “Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” The theme of this reading is “fruitfulness.” We hear the expression “bear fruit” five times. And “bearing fruit” is not something that the branches can do by themselves. They are extensions of the vine, Jesus, and are pruned by the gardener, God the Father, who wants them to be fruitful and to be drawn into the unity of the Father and Son. Good stewards recognize that God’s love, presence, gardening and pruning are gifts. Do our lives reflect a capacity to be fruitful? Do we believe that by hearing the Word of the Lord and responding, we not only produce “good fruit,” but abide in the very life of God?

TITHING DURING CORONAVIRUS

GIVING OPTIONS IN THESE

CHALLENGING TIMES

Many of you have continued your church parish tithing by mailing in your Offering. We are extremely grateful and encourage you to continue to do so. Another option available to you at no additional cost to you or to the parish is to set up recurring Offering payments directly through your personal bank. On-line giving through our website is another option available to you, however, there are transaction fees that are incurred by the church parish through this method of giving. While we all face financial hardship and uncertainty at this time, we encourage you to give either through mail-in or direct payments through your bank to save the church parish the associated fees. This allows the church parish to make full use of your generous Offerings. Again, THANK YOU for continuing to support St. Peter Catholic Church through your charitable contributions. Your sacrifice and support is what allows us to continue our mission of meeting the spiritual needs of all our parishioners and pay our parish bills.

MAIL-IN

Your parish tithing can be mailed to the parish office at: PO Box 40 Carencro, LA 70520

ON-LINE GIVING

On-line giving is quick, easy, safe & secure! Simply go to www.sprcc.org & click on the ONLINE GIVING tab at the top of the home page.

ON-LINE GIVING UPGRADE

Our Online Giving is getting an upgrade to a newer, easier-to-use platform! If you currently give online, you will soon be receiving an email with instructions on how to log into the new system. Best of all, your existing payment and donation information will be migrated over so you will not have to set up your gifts again! Keep an eye on your email for more information coming very soon.

PLEASE NOTE

“If you ever feel distressed during your day, call upon

Our Lady. Just say this simple prayer, ‘Mary, Mother

of Jesus, please be a mother to me now’. I must admit,

this prayer has never failed me.”

- St. Teresa of Calcutta

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR GENEROUS PATRONS WHO BRING YOU THIS BULLETIN

Remember St. Peter Roman Catholic Church by planning your eternal gifts through

a will, estate plan, IRA, retirement fund,

insurance policy or a charitable trust.

Call the parish office for more Information

In appreciation to our sponsors, we ask all

parishioners to support our local businesses

Nepveaux & Matt Family

Frederick N. Meyer, MD

Iray Young

Allen (Al) Ray Bourgeois

Ted Breaux

Willis “Bug” Guidry

Barbara J. Brown

Paul Allen Landry

Jonah Johnson, DPT