P.O. Box 299 Milton, LA 70558 0299Feb 16, 2020 · Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Keith Duhon, Jerry...
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Rev. William Schambough ................................... Pastor
Deacon Keith Duhon …………………………..Deacon
Chenell Privat ……………...…..Secretary to the Pastor
Sandra Smith ……………………………....Bookkeeper
Eva Green ……Coordinator of 1st-11th Grade Religion
Celeste Fortier………….Safe Environment Coordinator
John Buroker …………..……………….Choir Director
P.O. Box 299 Milton, LA 70558-0299
RECTORY: 337-856-5997 • FAX: 337-856-5955
LIFE CENTER: 337-856-0800
WEBSITE: http://www.stjo-milton.org
OFFICE HOURS:
Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM–12 noon & 1–4 PM; Fri: Office Closed
Offices located at 208 E. Edith • Lafayette, LA 70508
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Saturday: .........................................................4:00 p.m.
Sunday: …………..8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday:…. 6:30 a.m.
Thursday: ........................................................6:00 p.m.
Holy Days: ................................. 6:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY 16, 2020 - SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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We extend a warm welcome to the
individuals and families who are
celebrating with us today. We invite
you to become registered with our
Parish Family by completing our
Parish Census Form, and returning
it to the office on 208 E. Edith.
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minutes before daily Mass and by appointment, (please
call the office).
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parents held in the evenings. (See bulletin for time and
place.) Parents are encouraged to attend during
pregnancy, to avoid undue delays.
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case of an emergency please call the parish office.
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contact the pastor or deacon at least six months before.
Pam Begnaud
Bob Cole
Dan Guidry
Steve LeMaire
Trista Littell
Troy Boudreaux
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Linda Desormeaux
Robert Landry
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St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church February 16, 2020
Our Gift Back to God
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Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,321.25
Mailed/Dropped in Office . . . . . . . . . . . + 935.00
Total February 9th $14,256.25
Weekly Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00
Plus/Minus Our Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $+2,256.25
Thank You!
This Week’s Second Collection
Bishop’s Services Appeal
Next Week’s Second Collection
Local Seminarian Support
Stewardship involves more than just the gift we bring to
the altar. Today’s readings say clearly that it is fidelity
to God’s law that makes our offering acceptable.
Mass Intention
Weekend of February 15th & 16th, 2020
Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for the intentions listed,
Sun. 10:30 a.m. for our parish (Pro Populo)
Francis & Lou Hebert (Wedding Anniv.), Preston Venable, Wilda & Louis
Theo Bares, Jacob Theriot, Michael Forrest Warren, Jr., Becky Landry,
Evelyn B. Landry, Douglas & Lula Lantier Duhon, Sr. (His Birthday), Jodie
Crouch, Ryan Viator, Jeffrey Neil Ray, Zachary Esters, Willis & Geri
Morvant, Preston & Anna Mae Hebert & Family, Charles E. Stickney,
Zachary Hebert, Roland Broussard (Anniv.)
Weekday Masses
Monday 17 Harry Baudoin (Birthday)
Tuesday 18 First Responders and Those Serving in our
Armed Forces
Wednesday 19 St. Joseph Community
Thursday 20 Sick of the Parish
Friday 21 Vocations to the Priesthood
Sanctuary Candle
Previous Priests
Please Pray For The Sick
Norval Knapp Brennen Albert
Susan Vincent Gunner Breaux Wilmer Landry
Joyce Comeaux James Benoit Diane Johnson
Dolores Benoit Kathryn Trahan Bobby Trahan
Charlie Harrington Kim Vincent Hunter Henry
Betty Thibodeaux Rudolph Fabre Luby Landry
Lilly Mae Romero Enola G. Bernard Bernice Breaux
Mary Belle Broussard Mary Trahan Sara LaCroix
Virginia Lynn Burroughs Gail Anslem
Guy McKeon III Jeanette Gallet
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
People are not property. We cannot exchange them at
will or simply use them for our own designs and
purposes. What does the word “commitment” mean
to you? We can begin to understand its meaning by
looking at some synonyms: dedication, devotion,
allegiance, loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, and bond.
Commitment is primarily about relationship, and
Jesus is all about relationships. How our lives affect
others, how we treat our brothers and sisters, how we
resolve conflict, and how we view the vows of
marriage. Jesus’ teachings on obeying the
commandments, murder, reconciliation, marriage,
divorce, and adultery all stem from the sacredness of
commitment. All of this has a God connection.
We can easily see one another as interchangeable
and dispensable. We treat so much of our lives this
way. What works today may not be what I want
tomorrow. We search and search for the right thing
only to find our hearts still restless in the end. Is real
happiness achievable this side of the grave?
Sometimes we expect too much out of others and
want our relationships to fill a hole that we must
figure out how to fill ourselves. Any seasoned
married couple will tell you that their love for one
another changes as time passes. Even though the
understanding of romance changes as life changes,
the dedication, devotion, allegiance, loyalty,
faithfulness, and fidelity all remain and even deepen.
Some relationships can be hurtful, and God does not
want us to live with abuse or pain. Also, how a
relationship develops is sometimes out of our
control, and we become the victim of someone else’s
decision. But we can’t be self-focused in our
relationships and see them exclusively as self-
fulfilling ends. We are companions on life’s journey
with varying depths of relationships being enjoyed
by all who are with us along the way. We have the
freedom to choose. God asks us to do so wisely, with
right judgment and thinking.
“Again you have heard that it was said to your
ancestors, ‘Do not take a false oath, but make good to
the Lord all that you vow.’ But I say to you, do not
swear at all. Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’
mean 'No.’ ” - Mt 5:33-34a, 37
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Events This Week
Mon. (17th): 3rd, 4th & 5th CCD
Tues. (18th): LAS Rosary Group
9:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon
(Church)
Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.
Wed. (19th): 1st & 2nd Grade CCD
Adoration 5:30-7:00 p.m
(Church)
Thurs. (20th): No Events Scheduled
Fri. (21st): Parish Office Closed
Sat. (22nd): No Events Scheduled
Sun. (23rd): No Events Scheduled
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 [2]/Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 [30a]/Mk 7:14-23
Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 [4a]/Mk 7:24-30
Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15 [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31-
37
Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22 [4a]/Mk 8:1-10
Next Sunday’s Readings
Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18
Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13
1 Corinthians 3:16-23
Matthew 5:38-48
Cross Catholic Outreach Priest
As a way to continue to celebrate
God’s mercy Farther Bernard
Olszewski of Cross Catholic
Outreach commissioned by Pope
Francis in Rome as a Missionary
of Mercy will be visiting our
parish this weekend, February
15th-16th. Father will speak at all
Masses on behalf of the poor in
developing countries. What a
blessed occasion to receive the
Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Word on Fire Digital We now
have a subscription to Word on
Fire digital media. This requires a
user name and password that you
can create by going to
https//:stjosephmilton.flocknote.c
om and follow instructions to
connect. Word on Fire digital
gives us instant access to catholic
films and study programs.
Published by Bishop Robert
Barron. Experience the beauty,
truth and goodness of the faith.
2020 Bishop’s Services Appeal
To be disciples of Jesus Christ
and good stewards of the gifts we
have been given, we should
acknowledge that by supporting
the 2020 Bishop’s Services
Appeal we return to the Lord
what has been received. It
represents our response to God’s
unfailing love for each of us. We
Carry the Light of Faith through
service, discipleship, and good
stewardship. Together we are
called to carry the promise of
Christ’s light as ministers in His
kingdom. Please prayerfully
consider making a sacrificial gift
of pledge to the Bishop’s Services
Appeal.
The Ladies Altar Society
Rosary Group will meet at
Church on Tuesday, February
18th at 9:30 a.m. Jeanne LaPointe
will serve as Hostess. All ladies
of the community are invited to
come and pray the rosary.
St. Joseph’s Choir needs your
help, and your voice! Please
consider becoming a part of our
music liturgy team by joining
your Choir. Rehearsals are on
Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00
p.m. No experience necessary.
Call John at 255-6983 (or drop by
the organ bench after mass) for
more information.
The Ash Wednesday Collection
Envelopes There are two
envelopes in February’s envelope
package for Catholic Charities of
Acadiana. Please use either
envelope. All monies will go to
Catholic Charities of Acadiana.
The Knights of Columbus will
have their next meeting on
Thursday, February 27th at 6:30
p.m. in the Life Center.
Adoration Join us at St. Joseph
Church on Wednesday evenings
from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
for Adoration.
The Next Baptism Seminar will
be held on Thursday, March
12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.
Parents are encouraged to attend
during pregnancy in order to
avoid any delays.
Listen to the Migrants’ Cries We
pray that the cries of our migrant
brothers and sisters, victims of
criminal trafficking may be heard
and considered. St. Joseph Knights
of Columbus of Milton #12163
St. Jo 5k Jog/Walk 2020 Our
annual one mile run/walk and 5K
Jog will be held on Saturday,
March 14th. Registration and
Sponsor Forms are on-line. Any
business or persons interested in
contributing items for door prizes
can drop these off at the Rectory
or if you would like to volunteer
to help with this event call the
Rectory at 856-5997. Come cheer
on Milton’s best! Walkers and
strollers are welcome to
participate. We will have a
pancake and sausage breakfast
following the race and door
prizes. The one mile run/walk
begins at 9:00 a.m. followed by
the 5K at 9:30 a.m.
“A priest is not a priest for
himself, he is a priest for you.” -
Cure’ of Ars
Please Pray for Our Priest:
Rev. Edward Degeyter
Rev. Michael Delcambre
Rev. Mark Derise
Rev. Msgr. Keith DeRouen
Rev. Ferdinand Derrera, SJ
Rev. Kenneth Domingue
Rev. Dustin Dought
Liturgical Ministers February 22nd & 23rd 2020
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, & Servers
We ask all ministers to please be there 15 minutes before Mass. Sacristans, please be there
30 to 45 minutes before Mass. Please call for a replacement if unable to make your
scheduled time.
Saturday, February 22nd, 4:00 p.m.
Sacristan: Judy Touchet
Lectors: Wally Broussard, Shelly Broussard
Eucharistic Ministers: Dana Carter, Sylvia Broussard, Angelique Latiolais
Altar Servers: Graham Verret
Sunday, February 23rd, 8:00 a.m.
Sacristan: Doug & Sue Duhon
Lectors: Trish Marullo, Trista Littell
Eucharistic Ministers: Donna Pitre, Sue Duhon, Doug Duhon, Liz Lanier, Vance Lanier,
Liz Curnutt, Macy Toups
Altar Servers: Luke Blanchard, Parker Broussard
Sunday, February 23rd, 10:30 a.m.
Sacristan: Leslie Breaux
Lectors: C. J. Miller, Leslie Breaux
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Keith Duhon, Jude Bares, Kim Sonnier, Lisa LeBlanc, Cindy
LeBlanc, Dina Segura, Joan Morvant
Altar Servers: Walker Bares, Graham Snodgrass
Sunday, February 23rd, 5:00 p.m.
Sacristan: Steve & Sharon Moore
Lectors: Steve Moore, Sharon Moore
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Keith Duhon, Jerry Besson, Kristie Besson
Altar Servers: Cooper Poff, Noah Poff
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Camino Frances Pilgrimage May
4th-May 15th, 2020 El Camino de
Santiago is an ancient pilgrimage
with numerous routes that end in
the city of Santiago de Compostela
in northwest Spain where the
remains of Jesus’ Apostle, St.
James, rest within the ancient
city’s Cathedral. Please consider
joining Fr. Blessing and a
maximum group of 15 for this
walking pilgrimage across northern
Spain. Daily Mass and beautiful
scenery with historical and
significant Catholic destinations.
Please inquire and try to register as
soon as possible as we are in the
final stages of planning. Contact
Joni Babineaux at 781-5598 or
email [email protected].
“FORMED” A revolutionary
online platform that provides
access to the best Catholic audio
talks, movies, ebooks, and video-
based studies. FORMED presents a
tremendous opportunity to help the
overwhelming majority of
Catholics change the way they
consume media and develop a
daily habit of faith formation and
prayer. Please visit our website
www.stjo-milton.formed.org and
click on REGISTER NOW button.
Word of Life “Prayer is the
foundation of all that we do in
defense of human life. Our
efforts—whether educational,
pastoral, or legislative—will be
less than fully fruitful if we do not
change hearts and if we do not
ourselves overcome our own
spiritual blindness. Only with
prayer—prayer that storms the
heavens for justice and mercy,
prayer that cleanses our hearts and
our souls—will the culture of death
that surrounds us today be replaced
with a culture of life.” For the
times we have disregarded God’s
commandments and violated the
sanctity of human life: May we
repent, receive the Lord’s mercy
and live according to His laws.
Please Pray for Seminarians
February
Rev. Kevin Bordelon, Director of
Seminarians
Rev. Patrick Broussard, Director of
Vocations
Seminary Faculty, Parents and
Benefactors of Seminarians
Calvin LeMaire
Seth Lemaire
Joseph Marcantel
Riley Maturin
Stephen Melancon
Chad Peltier
Connor Poirrier
Seth Ransonet
Matthew Romero
Michael Vidrine
Nicholas Ware
Cole Zaunbrecher
Pier Zeringue
Dylan Allen
Reed Bellingham
Alex Cormier
Myles Creek
Brent Didier
Gabe Dowden
Casey Dugas
John Dugas
Tre’ Fontenot
Andrew Furka
David Furka
Jace Gyles
Jonathan Harris
Acadiana Patios &
Construction
Red Bird Ministries Presents A
workshop for couples of child
loss (miscarriage, stillbirth,
infant). Couples are encouraged
to come together. Presenters will
be presenting as couples, and
sharing as couples. Small group,
same loss. It will be held at St.
Bernard Church, Breaux Bridge,
on March 14th from 8:30 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. Registration is $75.00
per couple and includes lunch
and materials. Online registration
can be found on our website at
www.redbird.ove/workshops.
Childcare available at $10/child.
Lunch not provided for children.
Thought of the Week A
beautiful life does not just
happen. It is built daily with
prayer, humility, sacrifice,
forgiveness and love.