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Baptisms: Call the office two months in advance to schedule an appointment.

Marriages: Call at least six (6) months in advance for pre-marriage instruction.

Reconciliation: Every Sat. 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm or by appointment during the week.

Anointing of the Sick: Available anytime, please call office to make arrangements.

Holy Orders: Interested in priesthood or deaconate, please contact Msgr. Daniel Torres 439-7400 Ext. 220

SACRAMENTS

PASTORAL STAFF Emergency 478-3845

Sat. Anticipated Mass 4:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am

Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 pm Wednesday & Friday 8:00 am Holy Days of Obligation 8:00 am & 6:00 pm

Mailing Address: 5383 Elliott Road

Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605

(337) 478-3845 Fax: (337) 477-2828 Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30a - 12N, 1:00 - 4:30pm

Office is closed from 12N - 1pm for lunch

www.smdpcatholic.com

In case of emergencies: (337)478-3845 (leave a message, someone will be paged)

Main Church 5495 Elliott Rd. Granger/Vincent Multi-Purpose Complex 5326 Elliott Rd.

Reverend Monsignor Jace Eskind jace.eskind@lcdiocese.org or pastor@smdpcatholic.com Deacon Richard Donahoe rdonahoe@smdpcatholic.com Jackie Goodwill, Executive Secretary jgoodwill@smdpcatholic.com Pat Foy, Office Manager pfoy@smdpcatholic.com Kellie Onxley, Bookkeeper konxley@smdpcatholic.com Joe Whitbeck, Dir. Communications/Facilities/IT jwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.com Leah Arnaud, Records/Receptionist larnaud@smdpcatholic.com Denise Donahoe, Director of Religious Education ddonahoe@smdpcatholic.com Sue Long, Religious Ed. Secretary slong@smdpcatholic.com Stacey Dinnell, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 1-4 sdinnell@smdpcatholic.com Lisa Perry, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 5-8 lperry@smdpcatholic.com Becky Clements, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 9-12 bclements@smdpcatholic.com Eric & Lindsay Henrich, Youth Directors youth@smdpcatholic.com Amanda Ortego & Morgyn Grady, Asst. Youth Directors youth@smdpcatholic.com Pam Fontenot, Music Ministry/Liturgy Carie Barnes, Choir Director

MASS SCHEDULE

SMdP Service and Ministry Meetings March 13 - March 18, 2016

YOUTH MEETINGS - G/V North Sun., Mar. 13 , Middle School Youth 4p - High School Youth 7p

Religious Education Grades 5 - 11

Sun., Mar. 13 - Various Locations, 5:30p

Lenten Mission: Merciful Like the Father w/ Fr. Whitney Miller

Mon. - Wed., March 14, 15 & 16, Main Church 6:30p

Knight’s of Peter Claver Meeting Mon., March 14, G/V Kitchen 6:30p

Women’s Gospel Reflection

Wed., Mar. 16, Church Meeting Rm. 6a

Divine Mercy Chaplet Wed., Mar. 16, Main Church after 8a Mass

Religious Education Grades 1 - 4 Wed., Mar. 16, Main Church, 4:30p

No Bridge due to The Parish Mission

Men’s Gospel Reflection

Fri., Mar. 18, Church Meeting Rm., 6a

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Fri., Mar. 18, Church, after 8a Mass till 5p

Benediction & Stations of the Cross

7th Grade CCD to Lead Stations Fri., Mar. 18, Church, 5p

AA/NA Recovery Meeting

Fri., Mar. 18, G/V Kitchen, 6p

SMdP Parish Leadership

Parish Trustees

W.J. Lechtenberg

Veronica Miller

Pastoral Council

Sally Abate Todd Arnaud

Lana Ellis

Chad Higginbotham Neal Rider Amy Tyler Lilly Vincent

Finance Council

Emily Abshire David Bruchhaus

Mike Eason

David Goodly Tina Higgins Johnette Szydlo Shively Verrette

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Daylight Saving Time begins Monday: Julian Calendar Lent begins Thursday: St. Patrick Friday: St. Cyril of Jerusalem; Abstinence Saturday: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Spring begins

Visit www.smdpcatholic.com, “Lagniappe” section to add or remove someone from the sick list. Names will be removed after 90 days unless renewed or otherwise noted.

Pray For The Sick

Delaina Baynard Dale Bertrand Helen Bondick Myra Bordelon Chase Boudreaux Harold Bourgeois Dalrie Bourque Lillie Breaux Wilma Breaux Irvin Broussard Susan Broussard Todd Broussard Murry Burleigh Dan Burrhus Carol Camara Audrey Champagne Gayle Conner Melina Conner Lisa Courville Theresa Cox Hillary Daigle Barbara Demarie Kayla Derouche Jack Dore Blaine Doucet Amy Dugas Carolyn Eason Leland East Jim Everage Brian Ezell Jacob Farnques George Farque Shanda Felton Bill Ferguson Liliane Garandel Kara Garrett Louis Granger Tommy Greenlee Elnora Granger Robert Gilbert Will Guidry Margie Heard Carol Hedrick Keith Hernandez Kristian Higginbotham Mark Huber

Jeanette Pickett Melba Portinause Alton Puckett Dennis Primeaux Jonathon Puleo Sheila Rather Meg Reed Jim Rider Denise Robinson Maria Robinson Charles Romero Scott Romero Nannette Rougeau Rose St. Amant Mitzi St. Romain Milton Ryan John Thomas Savoie Tommye Shaver Danny Sheridan Donna Shidla Patti Sheridan Bailey Shuff Connie Shuff Dories Simon Derek Solomon Talon Sonnier Joseph Sowells Pamela Sprehe Teresa Setele Lavona Taylor Avis Theroit Hunter Theriot Charloi Thibodeaux Wayne Thibodeaux Jacqueline Trouard Shelia Thibodeaux Katlynn Thacker Guy Trahan Michael Timpa L. Norris Trahan Jean Verrett Yashmyra Victorian Vivian Wilt Hunter Walker Maynard Woodhatch Alan Worley Scott Worley

Adam Jones Bonnie Jones Rick Jones Laura Kaough Ronnie Kramer Jason LaFosse Melissa Landry Francis Langley Danny Laughlin Lee LeBlanc David LeBleu Tammy LeBleu Rosalie LeDoux Leola Leger Emma Leger Herman Leger Sue Lowery Gloria Martin Meghan Mattison Owen Mattison Julie Mere Steve Mercer David Miller Keith Miller Laten Miller Aaron Moore Terri Morris Kisha Myers Carolyn Neal Don Nelson Noah Nelson Shelia Nelson Vinton Nelson Dennis Nivels Francis Ortego Larry Parker Sue Parker Diane Pearce Dot Pellerin Traeva Perry Betty Perron Brie Phillips Robert Gilbert Leroy Peoples Colton Peveto Dorthy Pitre

TM From the Collar

Today’s gospel reminds us that we encounter Jesus at our own risk: we will be confronted with the truth of our own sinfulness, with the tragedy of our own sinful living. But encounter with Jesus also brings hope: in the confrontation and invitation to repent Jesus offers the joy of new Life. We begin the last third of the Lenten season. Even if we have not been all that faithful to our chosen Lenten practices, it is not too late now to resolve to open ourselves to encounters with Jesus so that we can approach Easter with a renewed spirit seeking new Life. Like the crowd in the gospel, it is often easier for us to focus on the sins of others than on our own weaknesses. Also like the crowd in the gospel, we can encounter Jesus and face the truth of ourselves. Lent is a time to encounter Jesus, turn from our sinfulness in repentance, and seek divine mercy. The remarkable good news of this gospel is that by facing and repenting of our own sinfulness we establish new relations with those around us. Acknowledgment of our own sins and how we have hurt others builds us into stronger members of Christ’s Body.

* * * * * * * * * * Additional opportunities for the Sacrament of Penance before Easter: Wednesday, March 16, 9:00 – 10:30 AM and Friday, March 18, 9:00 – 10:30 AM in Church.

Fr. Jace

REJOICE AND BE GLAD

STRAIGHT LINES “God writes straight with crooked lines,” the saying goes. The power of Paul’s testimony that everything is junk but knowledge of Jesus and the power of his resurrection is a straight enough message. And, God knows, Paul had a crooked journey before his blinding insight straight from God. Through Isaiah, God reminds us all that the past great works were as nothing compared to the new creation. “Can’t you see it?” we are asked, as if we are still wandering along our crooked lines. And there is no straighter line than that between the woman whose misery is intense and the God whose mercy in Jesus is deeper and more acute. You just can’t beat this kind of good news.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch

Kaleb Mere Craig Ogea Robert Schexnayder Phil Smith Candace Terry Mitchell Terry Trae Valentine Gary James Viator

Amie Arnold Braden Bawcom Bryce Bawcom John Comeaux Ray Cunod III Justin Daigle Tod Debarge Seth Eaves

Michael Eudy Lillie Mae Eudy Michael Fuselier Thomas Gary Brad Grant Gary Hogan Jeremy LeBlanc Jaden Meaux

Pray for Peace Pray for Peace Pray for Peace --- We keep in prayer our loved ones who We keep in prayer our loved ones who We keep in prayer our loved ones who are deployed to serve in military forces, as well as their families.are deployed to serve in military forces, as well as their families.are deployed to serve in military forces, as well as their families.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mar.14 - Mar. 20

Mon (3/14) Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23: 1-6; Jn 8:12-20

Tue (3/15) Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30

Wed (3/16) Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42

Thu (3/17) Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Fri (3/18) Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42

Sat (3/19) 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a

Sun (3/20) Lk 19:28-40; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]

SMdP Men’s ACTS SMdP Men’s ACTS Retreat SignRetreat Sign--upup

All MassesAll Masses March 19 & 20 March 19 & 20

2016 SMdP Retreat Dates2016 SMdP Retreat Dates2016 SMdP Retreat Dates Teen ACTS April 28 Teen ACTS April 28 Teen ACTS April 28 --- May 1, 2016 May 1, 2016 May 1, 2016

Dry Creek Retreat CenterDry Creek Retreat CenterDry Creek Retreat Center

Men's May 19 Men's May 19 Men's May 19 --- 22, 201622, 201622, 2016 Women's September 1Women's September 1Women's September 1--- 4, 20164, 20164, 2016

CORNERCORNER

Prayer Requests: smdpcatholic@gmail.com

Please use the appropriate donation envelope for 2nd collections. Online donors please update your 2nd collection offerings in your online account.

March 20 - Catholic Relief Services March 27 - Easter Offering/Seminary

Upcoming 2nd Collections

Preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday

Our Lord's words to St. Faustina are very strong and leave no room for misinterpretation: "The first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there must also be acts of mercy.... I demand from you deeds of mercy, which are to arise out of love for Me. You must not shrink from this or try to excuse or absolve yourself from it." To fittingly observe the Feast of Mercy and receive the promised graces and mercy, we should follow these seven guidelines:

1) Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter; 2) Sincerely repent of all our sins; 3) Place our complete trust in Jesus; 4) Go to Confession, preferably before that Sunday; 5) Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast; 6) Venerate the Image of The Divine Mercy; 7) Be merciful to others through our Actions, Words, and Prayers on their behalf.

Now is the time to begin preparing. Come venerate the Image of the Divine Mercy with us every Wednesday morning after 8:00 Mass and recite the Chaplet. On Good Friday, we begin the 9-day Novena to the Divine Mercy which leads us to the Divine Mercy Sunday devotion. Look for more information in our bulletin in the coming weeks. "Keep Vigil".

Divine Mercy Sunday Sunday, April 3

Special Chaplet 2:30 pm

For more information call: Debbie Lafargue - 540-2036,

Gayle Gaudet - 513-3740, Jenel Thibodeaux - 477-9394

Happy St. Patrick’s DayHappy St. Patrick’s Day Thursday, March 17Thursday, March 17

Find the 3 hidden shamrocks in this bulletin. Find the 3 hidden shamrocks in this bulletin. Win a item in the SMdP Store. Win a item in the SMdP Store.

Be one of the first to find the lucky shamrocks. Email the Be one of the first to find the lucky shamrocks. Email the locations (name the article) of the shamrocks to locations (name the article) of the shamrocks to

jwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.comjwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.com Winners and prize Items will be randomly drawn!Winners and prize Items will be randomly drawn!

Catholic Charities

Save the Date

Dried Blessed Palms

You can bring your past years Blessed Palms to church to be burned in the New Fire on Easter Vigil. Please put them in the basket provided in the Narthex of the Main Church.

Do not throw blessed items away!

New Tournament DateNew Tournament Date

10th Annual 10th Annual SMdP Golf TournamentSMdP Golf Tournament

Friday, June 3, 2016Friday, June 3, 2016 Lake Charles Country ClubLake Charles Country Club

Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities Peanut Butter SundayPeanut Butter Sunday

280 Jars of Peanut Butter(12-16 oz.) Needed Every Month - 2nd Sunday

When you buy groceries, buy an extra jar of peanut butter. Please only buy the 12-16 oz. jars. Larger jars cannot be distributed. Bring your donation to the church and place in the food baskets in the narthex or drop off at the parish office. Your donation of peanut butter will allow CC to keep from purchasing this basic item every month and allow their minimal funds to be used in other areas.

Buy a case or buy 1 jar - know that your donation will feed a hungry person right here in SWLA.

If you miss the drop off at church - drop your peanut butter by the parish office.

Go deeper into His word by joining in an early Go deeper into His word by joining in an early Go deeper into His word by joining in an early morning Gospel reflection for the upcoming Sunday morning Gospel reflection for the upcoming Sunday morning Gospel reflection for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Mass. Mass.

Women’s Reflection Every Wednesday Morning Women’s Reflection Every Wednesday Morning Women’s Reflection Every Wednesday Morning 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm. 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm. 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm.

Men’s Reflection Every Friday Morning Men’s Reflection Every Friday Morning Men’s Reflection Every Friday Morning 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm. 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm. 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm.

Coffee, Prayer, Reflection Coffee, Prayer, Reflection Coffee, Prayer, Reflection --- It’s a great way to start It’s a great way to start It’s a great way to start the day and to understand God’s word more clearly.the day and to understand God’s word more clearly.the day and to understand God’s word more clearly.

Immerse Yourself in the Light of ChristImmerse Yourself in the Light of ChristImmerse Yourself in the Light of Christ

Catholic Charismatic Prayer Service

4th Monday of Every Month 6-8p Main Church

Next Prayer Service March 28

Bishop Services Appeal $33,882 of $53,004 SMdP Quota

St. Martin de Porres Parish has been given a quota ($53,004 up from $41,663 last year) by the Diocese, to collect funds to help support the important functions of many Diocesan Office of Ministries such as, Catholic Charities, The St. Charles Center, Rachel’s Vineyard, seminarians’ education and many more. Our parishioner’s have generously given in the past. collections options, as desired.

64% Collected To-date Next BSA 2nd Collection March 13

RCIA is an Ongoing ProcessRCIA is an Ongoing ProcessRCIA is an Ongoing Process

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) process is now year-round. Interested participants wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith can enter RCIA at any time during the year and receive their sacraments when their instruction is complete. The RCIA Inquiry meets every Sunday at 9:10a in the Main Church Meeting Room. For additional information call Deacon Richard or Denise Donahoe at 478-3845 and leave a message. If you are interested in completing your sacraments or beginning an inquiry about becoming Catholic, please know that you can start at any time.

Grammy Nominated Catholic Recording Artist

Bishop Glen John Provost invites the ladies of the Diocese of Lake Charles to the Women’s Prayer Luncheon, Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at 11:30 AM at the Ave Marie Hall across from the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. This year’s topic is the Letter to the Hebrews. For those planning to attend, the Bishop asks that you prepare by reading the Letter to the Hebrews, Chapters 10:19-11:39.

The cost of the luncheon is $15.00 per person. Checks should be made out to the Diocese of Lake Charles and mailed to Gaynell Carrier, Diocese of Lake Charles, 414 Iris Street, Lake Charles, La. 70601. Please enclose a self- addressed and stamped envelope to be used to send your ticket to you.

Pope Francis in his homily for Mass,

just before opening the Holy Door in

St. Peter’s Basilica: "To pass through

the Holy Door means to rediscover the

infinite mercy of the Father who

welcomes everyone and goes out

personally to encounter each of them.

This will be a year in which we grow

ever more convinced of God's mercy."

Lenten Mission Lenten Mission with Fr. Whitney Millerwith Fr. Whitney Miller March 14th March 14th -- March 16th, Mon. March 16th, Mon. -- Wed., 6:30 Wed., 6:30 -- 8pm 8pm

Fr. Whitney Miller, well known to SMdP parish, Fr. Whitney Miller, well known to SMdP parish,

invites you to explore God’s unending mercy invites you to explore God’s unending mercy

during the upcoming Lenten Mission. Learn more during the upcoming Lenten Mission. Learn more

about the year of mercy; understand more about about the year of mercy; understand more about

God’s mercy, mercy through the grace of God’s mercy, mercy through the grace of

forgiveness and much more. Come enjoy forgiveness and much more. Come enjoy

Fr. Whitney’s humor, teaching and liturgical Fr. Whitney’s humor, teaching and liturgical

ministry through the word, prayer and music. ministry through the word, prayer and music.

This 3 night mission will have a message of This 3 night mission will have a message of

mercy for everyone. Invite your friends, mercy for everyone. Invite your friends,

neighbors and family for this free Lenten Mission.neighbors and family for this free Lenten Mission.

St. Martin de Porres Church Knights of Columbus are organizing a “40 Cans for Lent” food drive. All Parishioners are invited to participate by donating the equivalent of one can of food per day, during Lent - Ash Wednesday, February 10th through Palm Sunday, March 20th. Participants are encouraged to place a can of food in a box at home while praying daily for the poor and hungry. The Lenten Food Drive will benefit Catholic Charities, Manna Ministries and Abraham’s Tent. You are asked to consider praying for the poor using the prayer below. On Palm Sunday your offering of 40 cans of food should be delivered to the church, at all Masses, to be received by brother Knights. Look for the ACTS trailer at the drop-off point at the end of the driveway entrance. The Supreme Office of the Knights of Columbus will donate $100 for every 1,000 pounds of food collected and for every $500 donated. These funds will be forwarded to same food drive beneficiaries: Catholic Charities, Manna Ministries and Abraham’s Tent. If preferred, your donation can be delivered to the parish office during the week before Palm Sunday, March 14 - 18, during regular office hours 8:30a - 4:30p M-F.

“In a world which demands of Christians a renewed witness of love and fidelity to the Lord, may all of us feel the urgent need to anticipate one another in charity, service and good works”.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

For more information contact David Culpepper at (337) 405-9334 St. Martin de Porres Knights of Columbus Council #15006

Prayer for the Poor

“Make us worthy, Lord, to serve those people throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands, this day, their daily bread, and by our understanding love, give them peace and Joy. Amen” Blessed Mother Teresa

Mass Intentions

Special Events This Week Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.

Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 20

The Fifth Sunday of Lent - Bishop Services Appeal; RCIA Inquiry Church Mtg. Rm. 9:10a; RE Grades 5 - 11, Various Locations 5:30p; Youth Meetings - Middle School 4p & High School 7p No Mass; Lenten Mission Main Church 6:30p; St. Peter Claver Meeting G/V Meeting Room, 6:30p Mass 5p; Lenten Mission Main Church 6:30p Women’s Gospel Reflection Church Meeting Room 6a; Mass 8a; Divine Mercy Chaplet after 8am Mass; RE Grades 1-4, Main Church, 4:30p; No Bridge due to Parish Mission; Lenten Mission Main Church 6:30p Mass 5p Men’s Gospel Reflection Ch. Mtg. Rm. 6a; Rosary Before Mass; Mass 8a; Adoration after Mass 8:30a - 5p; Way of the Cross after Benediction 5p; AA/NA Group G/V Kitchen 6p Confession Available from 3:15P till Mass; Anticipated Mass 4:30p Palm Sunday - Catholic Relief Services; RCIA Inquiry Church Mtg. Rm. 9:10a; RE Grades 5 - 11, Various Locations 5:30p; Youth Meetings - Middle School 4p & High School 7p

Sat. Sun. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.

Mar. 12 4:30p Mar. 13 8:00a 10:30a Mar. 15 5:00p Mar. 16 8:00a Mar. 17 5:00p Mar. 18 8:00a Mar. 19 4:30p Mar. 20 8:00a 10:30a

Stephen LeBleu; Bernard & Grace DiBartolo Mark Dousay (A); Jay (A) & Verna White; Walter Sittig (A) Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Ben Zaleski Gertrude & Albert Colligan Beverly Adams (B) Raymond & Bernadette Price, Charles & Kathleen Duhon, Eric Jones, Ellis & Edma Domingue & Fly, Michelle Rougeau & Nicholas Soileau Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Charlie LaCasse; Cecil Triche, Whitney & Louise Hebert & Gloria Hebert LeLux; Selidia Ryan Villa Maria Retirement Center; Pauline McLachlan; Ellis (B) & Dora LeBlanc, Abbie & Irby Gaspard

For information on prayer intentions,

loved ones birthdays, special wedding

anniversaries, or sponsoring altar

flowers, please call the Parish Office at

478-3845.

Important SMdP Lent Important SMdP Lent Important SMdP Lent 2016 Dates2016 Dates2016 Dates

Lenten SeasonLenten SeasonLenten Season Ash Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday, February 10 --- Easter Sunday, March 27Easter Sunday, March 27Easter Sunday, March 27

Adoration & BenedictionAdoration & BenedictionAdoration & Benediction Every Friday in LentEvery Friday in LentEvery Friday in Lent Adoration begins after 8a Adoration begins after 8a Adoration begins after 8a Mass. Ends at 5p with Mass. Ends at 5p with Mass. Ends at 5p with Benediction before Benediction before Benediction before Stations of the CrossStations of the CrossStations of the Cross

Way of the CrossWay of the CrossWay of the Cross Every Friday in Lent, 5pEvery Friday in Lent, 5pEvery Friday in Lent, 5p

Parish Mission on MercyParish Mission on MercyParish Mission on Mercy w/ Fr. Whitney Millerw/ Fr. Whitney Millerw/ Fr. Whitney Miller Mar. 14 Mar. 14 Mar. 14 --- 16, 6:30 16, 6:30 16, 6:30 --- 8p8p8p Religious Education Final Religious Education Final Religious Education Final Class Grades 1Class Grades 1Class Grades 1--- 4, Church4, Church4, Church Wed., Mar. 16, 4:30pWed., Mar. 16, 4:30pWed., Mar. 16, 4:30p Religious Education Final Religious Education Final Religious Education Final Classes Grades 5Classes Grades 5Classes Grades 5---111111 Sun., Mar. 20Sun., Mar. 20Sun., Mar. 20

Palm SundayPalm SundayPalm Sunday Mar. 19, Anticipated Mass Mar. 19, Anticipated Mass Mar. 19, Anticipated Mass 4:30p4:30p4:30p Mar. 20, Masses 8a & 10:30aMar. 20, Masses 8a & 10:30aMar. 20, Masses 8a & 10:30a

Holy Week/Easter HolidayHoly Week/Easter HolidayHoly Week/Easter Holiday Parish Office ClosedParish Office ClosedParish Office Closed Mar. 24, 25 & 28Mar. 24, 25 & 28Mar. 24, 25 & 28

Holy Thursday ServiceHoly Thursday ServiceHoly Thursday Service Mar. 24, 7pMar. 24, 7pMar. 24, 7p

Good Friday ServiceGood Friday ServiceGood Friday Service Mar. 25, 7pMar. 25, 7pMar. 25, 7p

Holy Saturday Holy Saturday Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass Easter Vigil Mass Easter Vigil Mass Mar. 26, 8pMar. 26, 8pMar. 26, 8p

Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday Mar. 27, Masses 8a & 10:30aMar. 27, Masses 8a & 10:30aMar. 27, Masses 8a & 10:30a

Church Parish P.O. Box No Longer in Use

The parish office now only receives mail to the 5383 Elliott Rd. address. The P.O. Box 4386 is no longer in use. Please adjust your mail to the parish accordingly.

Sacred Illuminations Iconography Retreat

w/ Brenda J. Fox, Iconographer

March 28 - 31, 2016 St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

Come learn the ancient way of prayer and contemplation through the art of “writing” an icon. No former art experience necessary. Brenda will walk you through a step by step process of learning to create an icon from start to finish. This is a time of contemplation in prayer and painting. Icons are painted in acrylics. Icon to be written for this retreat will be The Divine Mercy.

Cost is $285 and includes all art supplies. A deposit of $135 holds your spot. Balance due at the retreat. Begins Monday, March 28 at 9:30a G/V South (Registration Deadline: March 21, 2016). For info contact Caren Dore’ @ 478-0718.

Green palms are needed for the upcoming Holy Week services. Please drop off your palms at the back of the church, NO SOONER, than Friday, March 18 & 19. These palms will be used for Palm Sunday, March 19th & 20th.

Green Palms Needed Green Palms Needed Green Palms Needed

Is God calling you to bring others to Christ?

Needed: Additional helpers for RCIA When: Sundays 8:30-9 am; Sundays 9-10 am

Positions: Set-up meeting room, RCIA sponsors needed Commitment: As many Sundays as your schedule allows

Contact Deacon Richard Donahoe or Denise Donahoe rdonahoe@smdpcatholic.com or ddonahoe@smdpcatholic.com

337-478-3845

Information Page

Church Name: St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

Bulletin Number: 0981756

Publication Date: March 13, 2016

Contact Information: Joe Whitbeck (editor) 337-478-3845

jwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.com 337-842-6027(cell)

Transmission Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

8 pages, including cover - 2 ad pages to be added

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