Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

MASSES & INTENTIONS SATURDAY, April 15, 2017 5:30 P.M. MASS – Fran Meaux, Jeremy Rider, Elmo Smith, John C.

Durio, J.C. & Bertha Smith, Hubert Bertrand, Emily Adams, Henry, Lula & Betty Fontenot, Keith LeJeune, Alcide Harmon, Jack Johnson, Dwight Gradney SUNDAY, April 16, 2017 7:30 A.M. MASS – Pro Populo (For the People) 10:00 A.M. MASS – Edward Maddox, Dreau Granger, Weston

Monceaux, Sr., Phillip Courville, Joseph, Mildred, Hosey, Florence & Francis Guillory, Andrus Joseph & Ella May Frilot, Charles Mancil, Leonard Beaubouef & Sons, Marvin Banks MONDAY, April 17, 2017 NO MASS TUESDAY, April 18, 2017 5:15 P.M. MASS – Eve Smith Guilbeau WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2017 6:30 A.M. MASS – Michelle Cezar & Courtney Thompson THURSDAY, April 20, 2017 5:15 P.M. MASS – Sister Rita Michael Aguillard FRIDAY, April 21, 2017 6:30 A.M. MASS – John C. Durio SATURDAY, April 22, 2017 5:30 P.M. MASS – Fran Meaux, Jeremy Rider, Sox Gordon, Henry,

Lula & Betty Fontenot, Keith LeJeune, LeRoy Fontenot, Pereda Fontenot, Frank & Marie Mougeot, Sr., Eli Deculus SUNDAY, April 23, 2017 7:30 A.M. MASS – Pro Populo (For the People) 10:00 A.M. MASS – Edward Maddox, Angelle L. Durio, Linda LeJeune,

Doris Reed Schoen, Juan A. Lucero Castollano, Leonard Beaubouef & Sons, Living & Deceased members of Aldes Frank, Living & Deceased members of Alex Victorian, Marvin Banks _________________________________________________________ Last Week’s Collection $4,146.00 2

nd Collection Good Friday – Holy Land

2nd

Collection Easter Sunday – Seminary (Quota: $447.00)

PRAYER LIST Bernard Aguillard, Marvin Banks, Phil Beard, Charles Beaubouef, Quintan Bell, Joan Bertrand, Preston Bertrand, Alvin & Sonja Billodeaux, Bruce & Diana Brakel, Corey Briscoe, Douglas Briscoe, Lincoln & Louise Briscoe, Luke Burnham, Bernice Bushnell, Helen Bushnell, Kristin Carlton, Linda Beaubouef Cazes, David & Natalie Carrier, Ailene Chapman, Vivian Cole Fly., Florence Comeaux, Richard Cooper, Virginia Cottongin, Aiden Darbonne, Rynree Darbonne, Carol Deshotel, Jackie Deville, Cindy Doise, Jabe Doyle, Poochie Duplechain, David Fontenot, Donald Fontenot, Justin Fontenot, Mary Ophelia Fontenot, Steven Fontenot, Verlis Fontenot, Tim Germany, Elaine Giles, Daniel Goodly & Fly., Freddy & Becky Gorman, Bruce Granger, Jennifer Granger, Rachael Granger, Cathy Deshotel Guillory, Todd Guillory, Victoria Lynn Guillory, Harrison Harmon, Joseph Harmon, Mildred Harmon, Ester Harmon, Shirley Hebert, Jan Horton, Charlene Ireland, John, Shenita & Perella Jackson, Grady Johnson, Joey James, Brayden Johnson, Rudolph & Joyce Johnson, Paul LaFleur, Kristen Labauve, Essie Langley, Grayce LaRacca, Dwain LeBleu, Tina Morgan Lantier, Keith LeJeune, Lou, Joseph, & Adam LeJeune, Mitch LeJeune, Willie Mae LeJeune, Brian Manuel, Chip Manuel, Kevin Manuel, LuLu Manuel & Fly., Nolton Manuel, Shirley Manuel, Trista Marler, Reed McIver, Bonnie McNabb, Patricia Mikas, Rita & Billy Miller, Joy Mancil, Ray Marcantel, Trista Marler, Brandy McCarty, Christina McNutt, Ronald Meaux, Russell Meaux, Clifford Montou, Janice Moreau, Glen Morgan, Carolyn Morgan, A.J. Norwood, Nicholas Odum, Joey Owen, Gabriella & Martel Papillion, Howard Patin, Devin Pelt, Sally Pitre, Linda & Don Potier, Jimmy Prudhomme, Ena Prudhomme Fly., Erin Ramos, Ronnie Ramos, Ashton Read, Reid Redlich, Ann Reed, Cheryl Reed, Sarah Reed & Fly., Lynda Reed, Ervin Reed, Will Reid, Leonard Richard, Donald Rider, Sharon, Richard, Jonathan, Hayley, Jayden, Ryleigh, Skylie, Jackson, Martha, Rusty, and Patsy Rider, Salis Rider, Michael Roger, Ann Rooney, Vera Ross, Fr. Fred Russi, Evelyn Sandell, Tina Sapienza, Quentin Savoie, Sister Ann Margaret Savant, Tucker Scimemi, Helen Shreeman, C. Sonnier, Remy Spring, Kolton Squier, Leah Squier, Margie Smith, Donald P. Sonnier, Barbara Strickland, Kelly Strother, Lucille Strother, Carl Tarver, Celeman Thomas, Matthew Truman, Katelyn Tunks, Dollyanna Victorian, Steve Vidrine, Zachary Villereal, Linda

Voeller, JoAnn Welch, Robbie Willis, Odelia & Ernest Wilson, Kimberly Worthy, Nicole Young, Theresa Young

Vocations Candle – Mrs. Octavia Reeves

Vocations Cross – Mrs. Octavia Reeves

Easter Lily Donations

Donations for Easter Lilies are still being accepted. The cost per Lily is $20.00. You may put your donation in the collection (must be properly labeled) or bring it to the church office.

Ultreya News

The next Women’s Cursillo is April 27 – 30. The May Ultreya Meeting has been moved from May 14

th to May 7

th because of Mother’s Day.

SJoA Bazaar Fishing Tournament

The SJoA Fishing Tournament will be held April 22, 2017, beginning at 6:00 A.M. at Pirate’s Cove Marina on Toledo Bend Lake. Weigh-in is at 3:00 P.M. The cost is $60.00 per boat or $30.00 per person. For more information contact Steven Durio at 318-634-7162 or 318-335-6021.

First Holy Communion Reception

SJoA will have a reception after First Holy Communion Mass Sunday, April 23

rd after 10:00 A.M. Mass. Suggestions for the First Communion

reception are as follows: Main Dish – Cooked by the KC’s

Side Dishes – Last Name’s Start with A – G Vegetable – Last Name’s Start with H – L Bread – Last Name’s Start with M – R Desserts – Last Name’s Start with S – Z Fruit Punch and Cupcakes – Altar Society

Ladies Altar Society

The Ladies Altar Society is looking for new members and reminding current members that annual dues for 2017 may now be paid by mailing $20.00 to P.O. Box 479, Oberlin, 70655, or by placing it in an envelope in the collection. Checks should be made out to: Ladies Altar Society ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

This Week @ SJoA

Tuesday, April 18th – Pastoral Council Meeting at 6:00 P.M

Wednesday, April 19th

– NO ADORATION; NO CCD or Youth Group

Thursday, April 20th – Finance Council Meeting at 6:00 P.M.

Saturday, April 22nd

– First Penance then First Holy Communion Rehearsal from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Sunday, April 23rd

– First Holy Communion at 10:00 Mass with reception to follow in the parish hall.

Sunday, April 23rd

– Divine Mercy Holy Hour at 6:00 P.M. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

High School Confirmation Tuesday, April 25

th at 7:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart in Oakdale.

Baccalaureate Mass Sunday, May 7

th at 10:00 A.M. Mass. Only Gowns are to be

worn.

Divine Intimacy Reading Guide

April 16th

– April 23rd

Entry Number

Sunday 140

Monday 141

Tuesday 142

Wednesday 143

Thursday 144

Friday 145

Saturday 146

Sunday 147

From Father Conner

Happy Easter!

SJoA wishes you all a very joyful Easter Sunday! The

death of Christ liberates man from his sin. His resurrection

from the death opens the way to eternal life (cf. CCC 654).

Living under the burden of sin is the immense anguish of

man. Objectively speaking, Christ frees the human race

from this heavy yoke. Realizing this, we must turn to Him

and strive to live new lives. This is now possible.

Moreover, it is our great hope. Let us not be slow in

clinging to the Lord, Who has shown His inexhaustible

love for us. Happy Easter!

Expressions of Gratitude

To LAS and those who readied the church for Easter: the church had to be “transitioned” from one ceremony to another. I thank the LAS for preparing the church (decorating, cleaning, etc.) for our Triduum observances.

To the KCs and Ushers: thank you, gentlemen, for ensuring the church’s good order after our services, and for helping the LAS with some of the heavier objects that needed to be rearranged for our Triduum services.

To the Schola Cantorum (i.e., the Choir): we thank you for sacrificing time and rest. The chants were wonderfully executed and the Masses beautiful!

To the altar boys: who are the absolute best in the business. Our servers know no rivals anywhere around these parts. Their reverence enhances our prayer at Mass.

Special debt of gratitude

I wish to thank especially everyone who has assisted with

the work at St. Joseph Mission Church during Lent.

Several folks gave up every Saturday morning during Lent

to come work on the various projects. Much has been

accomplished. I will be listing in an upcoming bulletin

what we have done and where we will be going from here.

At present, I would mention that we’ll take a Saturday or

two “off” so that those who have been involved can have

some time to enjoy the beginning of Paschaltide.

Mass Schedule this Week

If you attend daily Mass, please make a note that the daily

Mass schedule is different this week.

First Holy Communion Mass The Mass for First Holy Communion is next Sunday, at

10:00 am. We need the first communicants here by no later

than 9:40 am for pictures. They should wait at the main

entrance of the church. We will take pictures at the front

door. After the First Communion Mass, we will proceed to

the Parish Hall for a lovely reception, which the LAS is

hosting. (Thank you, Ladies!) But, we also need the help of

parishioners to make the reception. Please take the list of

side items we need for the reception … and please bring

the item that applies to your family’s name. I ask that you

do not blow off events such as this. One of the main

critiques levied against Catholics is that our parishes are

not as friendly, that we do not welcome people as do some

non-Catholic Christian congregations. Participating in

events such as this is one way to remedy such things. We

are a family, all of us at SJoA, and this is an important

occasion for our family. You should be a part of it. The

KCs will provide the meat for the First Holy Communion

reception. (Thank you, gentlemen!). Each of us will take

care of the rest. So then, please help build a culture of

family and love at SJoA. Your involvement in an event

like the First Holy Communion reception will help. It will

also affirm our young communicants in the Faith. Please

don’t abandon them. Finally, the reception (a full meal),

will be an enjoyable event. Come, have some fun!

Plenary Indulgences Available!

A plenary indulgence is available, under the usual

conditions, for attending a First Holy Communion Mass.

This is further incentive for attending next Sunday’s 10

o’clock Mass. Additionally, a Divine Mercy plenary

indulgence is also obtainable for the feast of Divine Mercy

(next Sunday). Go to www.sjoaoberlin.com to find our

more info about all things related to the Divine Mercy.

Solemn Holy Hour for Divine Mercy SJoA will host a Solemn Holy Hour for the feast of Divine

Mercy (next Sunday). The Holy Hour will be at 6:00 pm.

We will conclude our Divine Mercy Novena at the Holy

Hour. A special plenary indulgence, moreover, is available

on Divine Mercy Sunday. Go to www.sjoaoberlin.com to

find our more info about all things related to the Divine

Mercy.

Knights of Columbus BBQ Fundraiser I want to alert you to an important fundraiser for our local Knights of Columbus Council. The KCs will cook BBQ dinners on Sunday, May 7th. We’re going to have guests in the parish that day for the Baccalaureate Mass at 10:00 am. Then, after the 10:00 am Mass we’re going to have a Marian Procession to mark the beginning of our parish wide novena to Our Lady of Fatima. By the time we finish with Mass and the procession, we will have worked up a good appetite. Please consider supporting our KCs, and our Ladies Altar Society (who will sell drinks that day). They do so much good for our community and this is an easy way to help them continue their charitable deeds. Note: families may stay and eat in the Parish Hall if they so wish.