Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary

JANUARY 10 2016 • THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD PARISH STAFF Rev. Mark Miley ................................................................... Pastor Rev. Stephen Ugwu .............................................. Associate Pastor Deacon David Vaughn ........................................................ Deacon Mrs. Jerry Abshire ................... Receptionist, Religious Education, Safe Environment Coordinator Mrs. Darlene Johnson ................. Bookkeeper, Cemetery Manager Bulletin Editor Mr. Kyle Baudoin .................................................... Youth Director Mrs. Toni Johnson ...................................................... Housekeeper

SACRAMENTS BAPTISM

Contact the office. Baptismal classes are on the 1st Wednesdays of the month. .

RECONCILIATION Confessions are heard from 3:00–3:45 p.m. on Saturdays at Holy Rosary Church and 30 minutes before all other Masses.

MARRIAGE

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church 602 N. Church Ave • Kaplan, LA 70548 Church Office Address 603 North Hebert Avenue • Kaplan LA 70548 Phone: 337-643-6472 • Fax: 337-643-2516

Office Hours Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–Noon & 1–3 p.m. Closed Fridays.

Saint Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Mission 901 N. Frederick • Kaplan LA 70548 Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil .................. 4:00 p.m. (Holy Rosary) Sunday……7:00 & 10:00 a.m.&5pm (Holy Rosary) 8:30 a.m. (St. Francis)

Weekday Mass Schedule

Call the office to make arrangements with a priest.

Monday ............................ 6:30 a.m. (Holy Rosary) Tuesday ............................... 5:30 p.m. (St. Frances) Wednesday ....................... 6:30 a.m. (Holy Rosary) Thursday ............. 8:15 School Mass (Holy Rosary) 5:30 p.m. (St. Frances) Friday ............................... 6:30 a.m. (Holy Rosary) 1st Saturday....................... 8:00 a.m. (Holy Rosary)

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY

Maltrait Memorial Catholic School

Engaged couples are to contact the office to schedule an appointment with a priest or deacon at least 6 months prior to the desired wedding date.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

If you are elderly or sick and are homebound for a considerable amount of time, please call the office to arrange to receive the Eucharist at home.

612 N Hebert Avenue Kaplan, LA, 70548-0705 Phone: 337-643-7765 Mrs. Renee Meaux, Principal

January 10, The Baptism of The Lord Why was the Lord Baptized? In the Old Covenant, there are many signs of the prefiguration of baptisms, such as water that is seen as a source of life and fruitfulness. Noah’s ark a prefiguring of salvation by the saving of a few through the water. The crossing of the Red Sea, the liberation of Israel from the slavery and finally, in the crossing of the Jordan River by which the People of God received the gift of the promise land (image of eternal life). Jesus Christ begins his public life after having himself baptized by St. John the Baptist in the Jordan. Our Lord voluntarily submitted himself to the baptism of St. John, to “fulfill all righteousness.” Jesus’ gesture is a manifestation of his self-emptying. The Spirit, who had hovered over the waters of the first creation, descended then on the Christ as a prelude of the new creation (life and fruitfulness), and the Father revealed Jesus as his “beloved Son.” In his Passover Christ opened to all men the fountain of Baptism. He had already spoken of his Passion, which he was about to suffer in Jerusalem, as a “Baptism” with which he had to be baptized. The blood and water that flowed from His pierced side are types of Baptism and the Eucharist, the sacraments of new life. From this time on, it is possible for all men “to be born of water and the Spirit” to enter the Kingdom of God. After his resurrection Christ gives this mission to his apostles: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (USCCB Catechism of the Catholic Church.)

God Bless ..Love YA …Fr Mark

Parish Organizations: Knights of Peter Claver Grand Knight – Cliff Francis

Knights of Columbus Grand Knight – J. C. Aube’

Ladies Altar Society Chairperson – Eva Simon

Catholic Daughter of the Americas Regent – Venola Bernard

K/C Ladies Auxiliary Chairperson – Theresa Menard

Parish Advisory Council Chairperson – Russell Montet 2

Choir Leaders Lenwood Meaux – Holy Rosary Delores Broussard – St. Cabrini Belinda Har gr ave – Metanoia Trustees Jerry Vincent and Annie Mammen

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Mass Intentions Saturday– January 9 / Anticipated 4:00 Lillian & Roy Melancon, Joseph Smith Jr., Mr. Rickey ”T” Mouton, The Perry Family, Kim Mouton, Henry & Lucia Meaux, Mary Trahan, U.J. Schexnider & Fly. Whitney, Nolia Broussard Fly, M/M Sidney Manceaux, Maureen, Tommy & Bobby, Rosemary Viator Broussard, M/M Dennis Simon, Dana Trahan, Dale Vincent Sunday– January 10/ the Baptism of our Lord 7:00 Helen Lebeouf Broussard 8:30

For Parishioners

10:00 Howard Menard, Pete Johnson, Chad Hargrave, Trissy Hargrave 5:00

Poor Souls in Purgatory

Monday– January 11/ Weekday in Ordinary Times 6:30 Ena May D. Bell, James & Roicy Desormeaux Tuesday-January 12/ Weekday 5:30 Leonard Bourque, M/M Dwire Bourque, M/M Alga Conner Wednesday—January 13/ St. Hillary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 6:30 Lillian Meaux, Wilson Trahan Thursday –January 14/ Weekday 5:30 pm Bill & Maudrey Suire, Dorie Suire 8am Carol Marceaux, Tootsie & Dennis Simon, Dana Trahan, Dale Vincent Friday– January 15/ Weekday-NO MASS

Dec.20-26 Sanctuary Lamps were lit for Adles Joe Hebert Perpetual Adoration– U.J. Schexnider, Edlar& Lucille, Whitney, Nolia, Leroy, Russell Broussard, Van Clements Sr.

One of our own joining Family Mission Company: Olivia Briolo is a native of south Louisiana. She is the daughter of Michael and Susan Briolo. Olivia always had a strong desire to help people, which lead to her pursuing a degree in Nursing. She felt the Lord calling her to serve Him more deeply, so she took a break from school to discern religious life. The Lord soon revealed His will for her to serve the poor through foreign missions. She was accepted to full-time foreign missionary work with Family Missions Company. Olivia is excited and ready to begin her new journey. Please keep Olivia in your thoughts and prayers! As a missionary, she will not be able to have a job, as mission work will be her job for the next 2 years. She will need about $300 dollars a month to live and she must raise the money now. I am encouraging us, the parishioners of Holy Rosary and St. Cabrini Church to support her financially as well. Every contribution will help her. She will officially start formation in September and leave for mission work in January. If you are able to contribute to this great work, please make checks payable to Olivia Briolo and get them to our office or label them clearly and put them in the collection. Thank you for your prayers and generosity.

Please pray for these and all seminarians Deacon Joel Faulk (Mary Magdalen) Abbeville Matthew Hebert (Mary Magdalen) Abbeville Korey LaVergne (Our Lady Of Lourdes) Erath Andrew Schumacher (Our Lady Of Wisdom) Matthew Gossen (St.Joseph, Rayne) Nicholas Hebert (St. Michael) Crowley Brent Didier (St. LeoIV) Roberts Cove Zachary Hebert (Holy Rosary) Kaplan Seth Lemaire (St. Mary Magdalen) Abbeville Riley Maturin (St. Alphonsus) Maurice Father, in your plan for our salvation you provide shepherds for your people. Fill your Church with the spirit of courage and love. Raise up worthy ministers for your altars and eager but gentle servants of the gospel. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, Forever and ever Amen.

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JANUARY 10, 2016 Friends of St. Monica Widows who ar e gr ieving the loss of a loved one. Our Lady Of Lourdes Church in Erath . The group meets on the last Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Located at 700 South Broadway St., Erath Catholic Daughters –Meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. September thru June. A Meeting will be held Jan.13 in the meeting rm. Dues are now due. Please mail to Venola Bernard 8615 Miller Dr.; Kaplan Knights of Columbus meet on the 3r d Monday of each month from 6-7:30 pm in the Knights of Columbus Hall— Members and Ladies Auxiliary. Ladies Altar Society meet 2nd Tuesday of ever y other month, Sept thru June. Dues are Now due, Send to Eva Simon 113 Pelican St., Kaplan , La. 643-2835. Integrity of Heart– Men struggling with sexual compulsivity and/or addiction to pornography support group. Confidential weekly meetings call 404-6113 for more Information

The Sanctuary Lamps Holy Rosary Church : For Parishioners Cabrini Church : Poor Souls In Purgatory

Adoration Chapel Blessed Sacrament : For Our Church Blessed Mother: For Our Priest’s St. Joseph: For the Poor Souls In Purgatory

Prayer for Priest 01/11 Rev. Glenn Meaux 01/12 Rev. Aaron Melancon 01/13 Rev. Bill Melancon 01/14 Msgr. Louis Melancon 01/15 Rev. Mark Melancon 01/16 Rev. Jerry Mesley 01/17 Rev. Andre Metrejean Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priest 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

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Support Maltrait by participating in their many support programs. Contact office for a list. -”Share The Load” Annual Appeal has begun. All funds collected will be used for playground and safety upgrades. There is no school Jan.18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Fatima Statue Schedule Beverly Landry Lue Sherman

Jan.3– Jan. 11 Jan.12-Jan.20

RETREAT NEWS Silent Individually Directed Retreats for 3, 5 or 8 Days, @ the Jesuit Spirituality Center in Grand Coteau, LA, For more info, call 337-662-5251 or visit jesuitspiritualitycenter.org Willwoods Married Couples Retreat at St. J oseph Abbey, Located at the St. Joseph Abbeys Christian Life Center in Covington, La.. Couples Retreat .For more info call 504-830-3716 or visit www.faithandmarriage.org

Vocation Cross—In NEED! If you are interested in having the Vocation Cross in your home please contact the office @ 6436472

TUFF NEWS To Receive weekly text message updates for teens United For Faith, text “@tuffh” to 337-415-4304

meets every Adult Retreat– Holy Rosary Church, Kaplan. February 12,13 & 14 sign up sheets and more info in next week’s bulletin Wednesday at 1pm in the church

The Rosary Group

Morning prayers ar e r ead as a gr oup ever y Join Our Lady Queen of Peace on a Pilgrimage of a lifetime, Monday, Wednesday and Friday after morning Experience New Orleans! January 8-10. The Group will visit St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, River Boat Cruise. Mass Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Ursuline Convent, Shrine of Blessed Seelos, St. Joseph Seminary and more. Call Friends: single adults(35+) 291-1933 for more information

Circle of In Acadiana can find a venue of fellowship activities and speakers. Call 261-5653, or visit catholicfellow- A free app called 365Days To Mercy by Our Sunday Visitor is being offered. The app contains information about the Year of shipnetwork.webs.com

Mercy, short daily reflections on mercy that begin on DecemPlease come join us all Cursieastas Abbeville Er ath Ultr eya ber 8, short daily reflections on the readings of the day with a every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:45pm at the St. Theresa Li- short reflection prayer, how to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, brary on Charity St. behind St. Theresa Church in Abbeville. De and other really helpful information and ideas on how to make the year of Mercy special. Colores. For more Info Call 652-7848 Healing Hearts: a suppor t gr oup for women whose r elationships have been affected by pornography use or sexual addiction of a loved one-Confidential call 337-404-6113

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What’s Happen in the Parish? Update on Olivia Briolo: Olivia Br iolo has been a member of Holy Rosar y chur ch all of her life. She is the daughter of Susan and Michael Briolo. She always had a desire to help people and after much discernment she felt God calling her to work with the poorest of the poor in foreign countries. Olivia has been accepted to fulltime missionary work with Family Missions Company, which is an approved apostolate of the Catholic Church, and will be spending the next two years serving the poor in the Philippines. Olivia is ready to begin her walk with the Lord and to bring His message of salvation to all who need it. Please remember to keep her in your prayers! As a missionary she will be living in solidarity with the poor. Olivia depends completely on donations to support herself and provide the poor with any necessities that she sees fit (housing, food, clothing, etc.). Anything helps! Also, please consider supporting Olivia monthly. The instructions to donate are below, and if you have any questions feel free to email her! Donate online at olivia.familymissionscompany.com All donations can be sent to: Family Missions Company, 12624 Everglade Rd. Abbeville, LA 70510 Please specify that the money is for Olivia Briolo. Checks can be made payable to Family Missions Company with a memo that the money is to go to Olivia Briolo or place donations in envelopes and the Parish will ensure that the funds are given to Olivia. Blog : ageoldlove.wordpress.com Email : [email protected] Pro-Life: Ever y year in Washington D.C, they have the Pr o-Life March and many people from around the area and country participate in the march. We have formed a Pro-Life committee to assist me in keeping the Parish Community inform about the Pro-Life issue in or community, country and the world. One of the things that were discussed was offering the Mass on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 in solidarity with those on the Pro-Life March and with the celebration of the Pro-Life Mass at the Brassica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (6 pm EST) in Washington D.C. That day before Mass we will say the Divine Mercy Chaplet, celebrate Mass and have adoration in solidarity with the Pro-Life March and Rally in Washington D.C. In next week’s bulletin, we will provide a schedule of events. Adult Retreat: Infor mation is located at the entr ances of the Chur ch. The r etr eat will be held Febr uar y 12, 13, 14 2016. Located near the entrances to the Church you will find registration forms. Many times people will ask me what the retreat is about, I wish I had one word to describe this retreat experience. Awesome, great life changing, actually none of these words truly describes your experience on this retreat. One thing I do tell people is that this retreat changed my life forever. It completely turns my life around, open my heart to God. I do not think I would be the man of God that I am today without this retreat experience in my Life. If you have any concerns about any issue about the retreat or questions, do no hesitate to call me (337-643-6472)

Pro-Life Rep. Angie Saltzman 523-7416– for more information

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Adult Retreat “A Eucharistic Awaking” February 12, 13, 14, 2016 Is something missing in your life?? Take this opportunity to draw closer to Christ and find it!!! Join us for a Spirit-filled weekend at the Acadian Baptist Retreat Center in Richard La. We’ll search your spiritual journey together to find a way to get closer to Christ and remain there. We’ll talk about Discipleship Control Trust Forgiveness Prayer The Holy Spirit. We’ll meet at Holy Rosary Parking lot on Friday, February 12th at 5:00 p.m. and travel together to the Retreat Center for the weekend. Dress is casual (very casual). We will return at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 14th. We’ll conculed our weekend together at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. The cost will be $100 and includes accommodations, food. You will need to bring the following:

Sleeping bag and/or pillow, blanket

Washcloth, Towel and Toiletries Please complete the bottom portion of this form and return it with your check made payable to Holy Rosary and to the office as soon as possible. Reservations are limited, so sign up quickly. If you have any questions, dietary restrictions, etc. please call Fr. Mark 337-643-6472 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Tear Here)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name: ______________________________________ E-mail Address____________________ Address: ___________________________________ Phone number_____________________ City: ______________________________ State: ______________Zip:_____________ Payment of _____(100 per person) attached. (Make Checks payable to Holy Rosary) A confirmation letter with more details will be mailed to you 10 days before the Retreat.

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COLLECTIONS

CATHOLIC 101 COME AND JOIN US IN ANSWERING SOME OF THE QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE CONCERNING THE CATHOLIC FAITH. ADULT CLASSES ARE BEING HELD ON WEDNESDAY’S AT 6:30 PM IN THE YOUTH HOUSE RCIA IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW ARE INTERESTED IN ENETERING THE CHURCH OR COMPLETEING THEIR SACRAMENTS PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTER

Offertory– 8985.66 Building & Maintenance– 1906.66

Annulments: What they are and how to go about it; Please join us on Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 6:30 -8:30pm at St. Edmond Catholic Church (family Center) 4131 West Congress St, Lafayette Presented by Very Rev. Msgr. Robie Robichaux. This workshop will explain what the Church means by a Declaration of Nullity and how to petition for one. For information, contact Mary Bergeron 337-654-8682 or [email protected] St. Theresa in Abbeville along with the St. Luke Guild is sponsoring a workshop on painting of icons. Learn the ancient art of icon painting in the Russian-Byzantine style. The guild is accepting applications now for classes that that will begin Feb20-22 and run for five consecutive week-ends in total. For more info and a registration brochure and schedule contact Christine Daunis at225-252-3090, or [email protected] or Fr. Greg @ 893-5631

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