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.