Saint Martin de Tours Catholic Church 133 South Main Street, LA 70582-0010 + Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10

Website: www.saintmartindetours.org Phone: (337)394-6021 Fax: 337-654-6020 E-Mail: saintmartin1765@gmail.com

Sacraments  

Bap sm Parents should contact the Parish Office regarding Bap sm prior to the birth of the child.

Matrimony Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the an cipated wedding date.

Anoin ng of the Sick Those who are seriously ill or in danger of death should contact the Parish Office to request the Sacrament of

the Sick

 

Mass Times: Tuesday 5:30 P.M. Wednesday 8:00 A.M. Thursday 8:00 A.M. Friday 8:00 A.M. First Saturday 8:00 A.M.

Saturday 4:00 P.M. Sunday 8:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. Office Hours: Monday‐Thursday 8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M.

Parish Staff: Reverend Jason Mouton, Pastor

Tammy LeBlanc  Parish Administrator/Sacraments tamlebsmdt@gmail.com

Dianne Champagne Parish Bookkeeper/Cemetery saintmar n1765@gmail.com

Tilly Duplechein Director of Religious Educa on Safe Environment Coordinator help4thee@yahoo.com

Patrick Melancon Parish Musician melanpat12@gmail.com

Ed Horn Master Carpenter/Technician

Macy Broussard Parish Maintenance

This is the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the first two parables in the Gospel today (Matt 13:44-46) the men sold everything they had to acquire either the treasure or the pearl. Searching for

Jesus and the kingdom of heaven means we face choices and have to make decisions, sometimes hard decisions that we would prefer not to have to make. There will be passing treasures that in the short-term are tempting but don’t offer us the happiness we really want. In the first reading Solomon passed up on fleeting treasures in order to have God’s wisdom in order to discern between good and evil (1 Kings 3:5,7-12). There is the real treasure, Jesus, for whom we sometimes carry our cross in order to find Him, who is the treasure who gives us real happiness. By carrying our cross well we will discover a pearl inside us, and that pearl is Jesus.

With much love and affection, I remain

Fr. Jason Mouton St. Martin de Tours, Pray for Us!

Looking Forward! Children’s Church Re-scheduling of Minister’s Workshop (Usher’s, Lector’s, Eucharistic Ministers).

Annual Diocesan Awarding of a St. Martin de Tours Parishioner (s) of the reception of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award – a nomination form will be included in an upcoming bulletin (an insert has been included in bulletin). Please give prayerful consideration as to nominees.

Life Touch Pictorial Directory (scheduled September 8-26 with more information forthcoming). Please practice social distancing if this project can move forward.

Pilgrimages March for Life in D.C. in 2021 and Holy Land as well as Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Mother’s Day Out Program – 18 months to 4 years of age held on Tuesday – Thursday from 9a.m.-2p.m. Cost will be determined and held in church former school classrooms. A light snack will be served and there will be play time and also nap time for kids. Safe Environment will be required for all teachers. If this would be of interest to families, please call to express said. More information as to specifics will be forthcoming as we get a better idea of interest. This is for mothers who would like some time away to go shopping, get hair done, rest, house duties, etc.

Old Historic Museum. It is my desire to do some minimal work to get this building up and running again and reopened to parishioners and visitors from near and far. However, I need your help both physically in the clean-up and financially for either the replacement or changing of the front porch boards that are rotting. Please give prayerful consideration. Let’s return St. Martin de Tours to its former prominence. Also if you have historic items that were previously placed in the museum, please consider returning so that visitors may be edified by such. Pictures too that were associates, perhaps school graduates’ photos (NOT individuals but, one composite of all), Pictures of former nuns that served here, etc. I need YOUR input and help. This is YOUR parish and it is a family with a beautiful faith. Let’s give the Lord our thanks and our visitors far and wide a desire to come to visit our Historic Church and Buildings. Also, if we can begin some of these projects, we can open the parish rectory for tours periodically. It’s YOUR home, not mine (within understanding that sometimes rectory will be closed for privacy J). All of this will be worked out in time.  

Month of August is dedicated to the Most

Blessed Sacrament and is named Caesar

Augustus. Aug. 15: Assumption of Mary Aug. 21: Senior Citizen’s Day. Therefore, following the 8a.m. Mass on Thursday, August 20 all morning weekday Mass attendees are invited for donuts : and orange juice following in our Cafeteria. Please remember to practice social distancing and face masks are recommended. It’s not a lot but our way of saying “Thank You”, and WE appreciate YOU.”

Sept. 7: Labor Day – Parish Offices Closed. Sept. 8: Celebration of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Deacon Wynard Boutte’s Birthday. Sept. 20: Shelia Ambrose Birthday (Rectory Housekeeping and Cook). Sept. 22: Edwin Horn’s Birthday (Carpentry). Sept. 27-30: Stewardship Conference – Anaheim, California. Sept. 29: Tammy LeBlanc’s Birthday – Parish Assistant. Oct. 16: Boss’ Day Oct. 20: 6:30p.m., Sacrament of Confirmation conferred by Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel. Oct. 30: 7p.m., Wedding, Msgr. Douglas Courville. Oct. 31: 6p.m., Wedding, Msgr. Douglas Courville

Nov. 1: National Black Catholic History Month; Vocation Awareness Week Begins. Nov. 1: Daylight Savings Time ENDS –

Clocks FALL BACK ONE HOUR! ALL SAINTS DAY! Nov. 16: Jeanette Broussard’s Birthday – my former Sacristan at St. Anne. Nov. 1-8: Fr. Mouton on Vacation

Nov. 23-27, Monday – Friday, Pastor Away (Thanksgiving) – parishioners are invited to Notre Dame Catholic Church for morning Masses. Another generous parishioner from my former assignment has provided me with a new condo in Orange Beach so I will be taking family and friends during this time. Nov. 6: Pat Melancon’s Birthday, Parish Musician. Nov. 21: African American Catholic Youth Congress, S.T.M. High School,

8a.m.-5p.m. Nov. 22: Feast of Christ the King. Nov. 25: 6:15p.m. Thanksgiving Vigil Mass (?) Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Holiday – Parish Offices CLOSED. Nov. 29: First Sunday of Advent. Dec. 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Dec 7-9: Advent Mission (Joan Broussard) Dec. 10-12: National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry, Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Orleans, La. Dec. 13-20: Fr. Mouton Away (Fr. Jude Halphen Celebrates all weekend masses). Dec. 17: Fr. Mouton’s Birthday. Dec. 21: First Anniversary of Fr. Mouton’s Appointment as Pastor of St. Martin de Tours. Dec. 20: Decorate Church for Christmas Dec. 22; Parish Staff Christmas Social, 6p.m. Dec. 24: 4p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass Dec. 25: Christmas Day Masses – 8 & 10a.m. Dec. 28: Monday – Parish Offices Closed (Post Christmas). Dec. 30: 5:30p.m. Fr. Joe Alexander’s Christmas Social with Black Clergy. Jan. 1: New Year’s Day; Feast of Mary, Holy Mother of God. Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – PARISH AND DIOCESAN OFFICES CLOSED! Jan. 8: 7p.m., Wedding at St. Martin De Tours, Msgr. Douglas Courville. Jan. 20-28, 2021 – March for Life Week in Washington, D.C., Fr. Mouton & others.

Pro-Life Corner!

For all those nearing death: That their faith may grow ever

stronger, as they prepare in hope to share eternal life with Christ; We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Marriage Tips! St. Maria Goretti was martyred for her fidelity to being pure for Christ. How can you purify your own heart? Pray for the grace to live out purity in your marriage. The key to a happy marriage is putting God first. Don’t let the

distraction of everyday life lead your away from prayer. We often take the ones we love for granted on small things. Be courteous! Always say ‘please, thank you’ to your spouse even for small things….like making dinner or taking out the garbage. Give the one you love the same common courtesy you give to a stranger.

Annual Property Insurance &

Liability: $46,376.78 2nd Collection

August 9, 2020 Boiler House, Cafeteria/Hall, Church,

Ministries Building, Museum, Rectory and School.

Mass Time Change Effective Sunday, August 2nd, the 10a.m. Mass will be changed to 11:00a.m. The rational for this is that our Confirmation program will be

held from 9-11a.m. with students attending the 11a.m. Mass after and volunteer teachers being able to have their Sunday evenings for family gatherings. Thanks for your understanding. And I personally believe that students will appreciate this as they will have their Sunday afternoon free before School on Monday (I know I would).

ALTAR SERVER OUTING / GO-KART RANCH 6/26/2020

Fr. Mouton treated the St. Martin de Tours Altar Servers for a fun afternoon and pizza at the Go-Kart Ranch. We appreciate all of our Altar Servers. Thank You!

Shortly the water fountain between the

church and rectory will be torn down. To

replace it would cost between $85,000. - $100,000. Therefore I

have decided to go with the recommendation of our staff member and carpenter, Ed Horn, to proceed with the construction of a large grotto in its place

dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This project will cost about $35,000.00. If there

is an individual or family/families who would like to make a donation to this

project in memory of a deceased loved one which will stand for many, many years, please contact our parish office? Again, please give prayerful consideration to the

continued beautification of our parish grounds, church, and rectory. This legacy

will stand for many, many years.

For those who are interested we will have our “Family Fun

Day” on the church and rectory lawn on Sunday, October 18th following the 11a.m. Mass. Please bring your own tents and lawn chairs, masks if mingling with others, hand sanitizers, etc. We have all been cooped up these many months and want to socialize but remember social distancing is still required. A former parishioner of mine, Marshall Landry, will be selling Pork Steak Sandwiches, Hamburgers, and Funnel Cakes. Please join your extended St. Martin de Tours Family for a wonderful day of fellowship and community.

Prayer for Coronavirus Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, as you did at the

wedding in Cana. Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation and world, and for all our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may be spared the worst of this illness. For those al-ready afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust. In this time of trial and testing, teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind. Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts. We come to you with confidence, knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother, health of the sick and cause of our joy. Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, keep us in the embrace of your arms, help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen.

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” – St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Sacrament of Matrimony July 10, 2020

Mr. & Mrs. Austin McCarthy

St. Martin de Tours

Religious Education Program 2020-2021

Registration Packets are available at the Grotto entrance of the Church.

Grades 1-6 Saturday 9:00am-12:00noon Saturday August 15, 22, 29 September 12, 2020

First Communion Saturday 9:00am-12:00noon Saturday August 15, 22, 29 September 12

First Reconciliation Workshop Saturday, November 7, 2020

First Eucharist Workshop Saturday, April 24, 2021

First Communion, Saturday, May 8, 2021

10:00am

All Classes are mandatory

Grades 7-10 Sunday 9:00am-11:00am Sunday August 16, 23, 30 September 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 2020

Confirmation Sunday 9:00am-11:00am Sunday August 16, 23, 30 September 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18 (Practice),

2020

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

CONFIRMATION 6:30pm

All Classes are mandatory

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Please prayerfully consider volunteering here at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church, if you are

interested please call the Parish Office at 394-6021, ask for Tilly Duplechein.

Children’s Church Sunday: 11AM

GRADES: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Saturday: 9 AM-12 Noon (August—September)

GRADES: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & Confirmation Sunday: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM (August-October)

MOTHER’S DAY OUT: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 AM 2:00PM

There is a very generous

parishioner who has “stepped

up to the plate” and

volunteered to provide

desserts for each of our senior citizens’ gatherings and movie with the pastor. To her, we say a

very grateful “thank you” and may the Lord bless you for your generosity. I am edified by individuals who give so graciously to our

parish and help us build a community of love, faith, and charity.

Date -

Time

Eucharistic

Ministers

Lector Mass Intentions

Tuesday 7/28/20 Novena Mass

5:30pm

Doreen Durand Suzanne Durand

Kim B. Signorelli (BD); Pim & Pecko Eastin (Pecko DA); Ethel G. Oubre & Mark; Nina Maraist & Family ( Nina DA), Mama T (DA)

Daily Mass 7/29-31/20 8:00 AM

Kathleen Durand Paul deMahy

Wed. 7/29/20 Cody Bourque (BD) Thurs. 7/30/20 Harvey Pelafigue (BD) Fri. 7/31/20 Mrs. Euclide Landry (DA)

Saturday 8/1/20 4:00 PM

Tammy LeBlanc; Amy Borel

Jody Theriot

Clara Trahan Dwyer & JD Dwyer; Ramsey, Luna & Charlie Theriot, Sr.; M/M Andre Lastrapes & Family; Marie & Wilfred Champagne; Harold P. Poirier & Family (BD 8/5); Michael Anthony Mire & Clifton Mire, Sr.; Kim B. Signorelli; Hardy Theriot; Vernice Barras Camille; Elizabeth A., Toby & Todd Bertrand; Beranger D. Theriot; Dennis, Lucette & Walter Hulin; Irvin & Shirley Hulin Delcambre; Georgean A. Babin, M/M Lucier Angelle Family; Frank Latiolais; Louis “JT” Theriot, Louis “Jay” Theriot; George Resweber; J. B. & Verna Landry (her BD)

Sunday 8/2/20 8:00 AM

Louella Champagne; Gloria Boudreaux

Marie Patin

Myrtle Girouard & Roy Breaux; Priscilla Hulin; Marguerite & Anthony Randazzo; jim Guidry & Family; Donald & Tony Thomas; AJ “Bon” & Leona Champagne; A.J. “Poon” & Beulah Dugas & Vickie; AJ “Jay” Melancon, Jr. & Keith; Bryan James Poirier; Hubert & Lorena Hulin; Ava Nicole Douet; Dalton & Nell Hebert Family

Sunday 8/2/20 11:00 AM

Lillian Emory; Suzanne Durand

Blake Douet

Genevieve “Jenny” Theriot; M/M Desire Delahoussaye & Betty; Gaylon Champagne & Dominic (BD); Cliff Durand; Grace Resweber (DA 8/1); Harvey Pelafigue; Harold G. Bienvenu, Jr.; Therese G. Delcambre; Rex & Rowena Champagne; Mike O’Brien; Marin & Joanna C. Durand; Cody Bourque; Lynne Viator Judice; Garrett Matthew Tabor, Lilly Belle & DeBlanc; Hazel Robertson; Pim & Pecko Eastin; Nolan & Etta Champagne & Marilyn Owens (Etta DA 8/5); Leonce “Cas” Jr. & Cory “Cas” Boudreaux; Marie & John Sonnier, Sr. & Sissy; M/M Alfred Landry; M/M Albert Landry; Russell & Jeanelle Landry: Aline Larson; Enola & Eric Bergeron (Enola 3rd DA 7/26)

General Offerings 7/5/20 $ 4,327.25 Building Fund 7/5/20 $ 2,370.00 General Offerings 7/12/20 $ 4,973.00

If a name is not printed above due to human error, be assured God has received the inten on in heaven. ‐ Canon law 945. If a daily Mass is cancelled or subs tuted with a Word Service, Mass

The Second Collection NEXT weekend is for the BUILDING FUND

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CANDLES Sanctuary Candle: Harold G. Bienvenu, Jr. (BD 7/26)Consecration Candles: Lawrence J. “Pee Wee” & Lillie Mae “Dottie” Barras & Andrew; Lally Babin (DA)

BLESSED MOTHER STATUE WILL

BE AT THE HOME OF

Dean Greig July 28-August 3, 2020

Stewardship of Treasure

Many Thanks for Your Continued Generosity!

In Memory of: Garrett

Matthew Tabor BD 7/24

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