Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church 130 N. Richelieu Circle • New Iberia, LA 70560

Phone: (337) 364-8360 • Email: nativity@ni.brcoxmail.com Website: www.nativityni.org

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am Weekdays: 5:30 pm (Tuesday and Thursday) 9:00 am (Wednesday) 6:30 am (Friday)

OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am — 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am — 12:00 pm (Closed daily from 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm for Lunch)

PASTOR: Fr. Mario Romero SACRAMENTAL MINISTER: Fr. Ed Degeyter DEACON: Deacon Stephen VanCleve BOOKKEEPER: Linda L. Viator SECRETARY: Polly Camacho DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Brenda Romero – 365-3759 YOUTH DIRECTOR: Allison Abshire – 365-3759 PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 pm — 3:45 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses ROSARY: Wednesday: 8:25 am (Pro-Life) Thursday: 5:00 pm

REFLECTIONS – Fourth Sunday of Advent - The Scriptures often speak of signs from God and it is easy to think such things are just tales from a bygone era. But God continues to send us signs everyday. The problem is that we have forgotten how to spot them. We are so busy with our own thoughts and plans we don’t even think about God’s plans. From the golden rays of the morning sun promising a new day to the gentle colors of the sunset blessing the day and calling us to rest, there are signs for those who see. Look for the signs and pray for the grace to see and understand them.

“The Lord’s are the earth and its fullness; the world and all who dwell in it.” - Psalm 24:1 Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

Nativity Mausoleum Update Our sales campaign is underway for the construction of new mausoleum crypts at Nativity of Our Lady. The new mausoleum is probably 1 year away from completion, therefore, the small number of unsold crypts that we have in current inventory will be re-served for temporary placement for caskets of fami-lies who have bought in the new mausoleum and are awaiting completion of the new facilities. We want-ed to make this information known so that you can plan accordingly for your family’s burial needs. If you would like to speak to a salesman from the Ac-me Mausoleum company, please call the church of-fice for their contact information.

Donations for Christmas flowers and decorations can now be made by call-ing the office. 364-8360 Deadline: December 19th

Come Home for Christmas As Advent approaches, we celebrate the coming of Jesus. During this particular season of the Litur-gical Year, we are reminded of our family and friends who have drifted away from the church. Once again, the Diocese of Lafayette will be sponsoring their annual “Come Home for Christmas Campaign.” We want our brothers and sisters to re-turn home to be with their spiritual family. Every active Catholic is encouraged to invite someone to accompany them to Mass on Christmas Day. Offer to pick them up and bring them with you. Please pray for the success of this outreach. We also encourage you to participate in your parish program by submitting to the Church Office the name of a special friend or family member that you would like to invite to Come Home for Christ-mas. Please submit the names and address by De-cember 19th. Forms are provided at all the entrances of the church and may be placed in the collection basket when completed. Christmas Masses

Vigil Mass (Saturday, December 24th) 4:00 pm First Mass (Sunday, December 25th) 7:00 am Second Mass (Sunday, December 25th) 9:00 am Third Mass (Sunday, December 25th) 10:30 am

New Year’s Day Masses Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God

Anticipated Mass (Saturday, December 31st) 4:00 pm First Mass (Sunday, January 1st) 7:00 am Second Mass (Sunday, January 1st) 9:00 am Third Mass (Sunday, January 1st) 10:30 am

DÉCOR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS

Anyone interested in helping with the Christmas Decorations for our Church and are willing to share their talents, please come. Decoration schedule will be:

Friday, December 23rd

A Special word of Thanks for your wonder-ful Christmas Gifts and Cards that have been given to us during this Christmas Season. We are very touched by your kindness and generosity expressed by your love. May God bless you! Thank you. Fr. Mario & Fr. Ed

Live Nativity Re-enactment Presented by the Iberia Parish

4th Degree Knights of Columbus Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church Grounds Tuesday, December 20th & Wednesday, December 21st

6:30pm - 7:30pm For more information contact:

John Manes - 247-0290, Jerry LaSalle - 967-1136 Wayne Duhon - 339-1602

A Night in Bethlehem Live Nativity Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church

Tuesday, December 20th & Wednesday, December 21st 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Sponsored by KC Council # 12997; KC Ladies Auxiliary, Nativity Religion Department,

& Nativity Youth Ministry

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 5:30pm Brenda B. Romero (liv)(bd) Marie Enola Fontenot (bd) Wednesday, December 21, 2016 9:00am Lois Prosper, Louise “Ticky” Patout Dr, Roy Landry (2 yr ann of death) Thursday, December 22, 2016 5:30pm Timothy Boudreaux Friday, December 23, 2016 6:30am In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph, Metz Babin & Russo Fly Mickey Hulin, Theresa Romero Saturday, December 24, 2016 4:00pm See Insert Sunday, December 25, 2016 7:00am See Insert 9:00am See Insert 10:30am See Insert

ENGAGED COUPLES . . . Spend a weekend away from the cares and distractions of everyday living. Attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend in preparation for your marriage. Upcoming

weekend dates: January 13-15, March 3-5, May 5-7, July 21-23 and more. For cost of week-ends, other dates, and to learn more, visit our website at www.lafayettecee.org or contact Paul & Carolyn Trahan at (337)254-8947 or (337)898-9257, or cee.trahan@gmailcom. Find us on Facebook at Lafayette Catholic Engaged En-counter.

Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass Sunday, February 12, 2017, 2:00 PM

Sacred Heart of Jesus, New Iberia Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel will celebrate the annu-al Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass, honoring couples who are celebrating 25, 40, 50, 60, or more years of marr ied life. Pre-registration is required by all couples who wish to be recognized during the Marriage Anniversary Mass. Due to the large volume of participation each year, only couples who are celebrating one of the designated anniversary years may register to be rec-ognized, and the anniversary must fall within that calendar year. No registrations are accepted at the door on the day of the Anniversary Celebration Mass. Bishop Deshotel will present all registered couples with a certificate in honor of their marriage anni-versary, and a special reception will be held imme-diately following each Mass. Friends and family members are welcome to attend the Mass and re-ception; however, reserved seating is only available for the couples being honored, while others are asked to be seated behind this reserved section.

The deadline to register is February 2, 2017 please visit the website at www.diolaf.org/marriage or call the office at 337-261-5653.

2017 Mass Intentions: The Mass Intention Book for the 2017 year is now open for parishioners to schedule Mass. Please allow 10 business days if possible, before the requested Mass. Come by the church office to schedule Masses. Call the church office with any questions, 364-8360.

St. Peter’s Alive presents: Fellowship Friday

Let’s get together for fellowship and the movie screening of The Story of the Nativity. This is a one hour documentary of the facts surrounding the true Nativity. It ties together the sur-rounding facts in a thought provoking way.

Date: Friday, January 6, 2017 Time: 6:30 PM Location: St. Peter’s Parish Hall Contact Person: Kitty Metz…PH # 465-2164 If possible, please bring a snack to share.

ICON WORKSHOP/RETREAT The Diocese of Lafayette Office of Worship is spon-soring a week-long residential icon painting workshop at the Jesuit Spirituality Center in Grand Coteau, LA., from January 30 through February 5, 2017. Instructor is Dmitri Andreyev of the Prosopon School of Iconolo-gy. Participants will leave with a completed icon of St. Michael the Archangel, Leader of the Heavenly Hosts. Cost is $1,230.00 and includes room and board for the week, 36 hours of painting instruction, and all art sup-plies. For more information, please contact Faye Drob-nic at fdrobnic@diolaf.org or call (337) 261-5554 or (337) 344-7031.

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS December 19 - 25, 2016

Dec. 19th Rev. Alexander Albert Dec. 20th Msgr. Robert Angelle Dec. 21st Rev. Chester Arceneaux, VF Dec. 22nd Rev. Michael Arnaud Dec. 23rd Rev. Edward Arroyo, SJ Dec. 24th Rev. Gnanavoli Arulsamy, SVD Dec. 25th Rev. Borgia Aubespin, SVD

The names on our prayer list will stay on for 90 days. If you want to add or delete a name, please call the office @ 364-8360: Lester Comeaux, Chambers Fly, Irene Hebert, Riley Dubois, Virginia Raymond, Laura George, Shawn George, Sylvia Hopes, Ken Viator, Cynthia Picard, Lloyd Romero, Peter Williams, Brent Buteaux, Trace Sutton, Larry Bourque, Ulysse Robicheaux, Judy Babineaux, Linda Romero, Robert Ogle, Wendell Lancon, Peggy H. Vice, Myrna Poche, Pansy Dore Landry, Adalyn Davis, Bennett Lancon, Corliss Ramirez, Nelson Landry, Tanya Mallet, Mary Angele, Brandon Maturin, Katie Moore, Mable Romero, Della LaRive, Therese Segura, Cindy McDonald, Addison Thompson, Betty Walker, Bridget & Thomas Gilbert, Johanna Brooks, Claudia S. Boudreaux, Peggy Lancon, Kurt Menard, Donna Breaux, Gayle Hebert, Patricia Oubre, Ann Viator, Ciera Marie Davis, Sylvia Pete, Vivian Derouen, Lori Brown, Cheryl Gonsoulin, Dr. Charles Miller, Sheryl Babineaux, Fr. Ralph Landry, Doris Boutte, Jay Boutte, Myrtle Oubre, Kyle Taylor, Carol Hebert, Josie Faucheaux, Chad & Danielle Boudreaux, George & Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Nicole Viator Ortego, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Dylan Ortego, Robin L. Viator, Janell Broussard, Malcolm Daigle, Danielle Duhon, Heath Michael Boutte, Connor Newman, Zachary Black, Jr., Alma Vaughn, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Edna Collette, Anna Robicheaux, Alice Robicheaux, Maddie Romero, Larry Romero, Sue G. Dugas, Jake Thibodeaux, Jared Thibodeaux, Ronnie Buford, Chanelle Brown, Neal Boutte, Clint P. Trahan, Brooklyn Ladner, Pamela Soileau, Kathryn Monnin, Blink & Goldie Landry, Verna Romero, Charles Kilgore, Debbie Keller, Benjamin Bayard, Liz Lancon, Caroline Dubois, Melanie Gonsoulin, Trey Lancon, Loretta Clements, Donna H. Ardeneaux, Nelson Landry, Matt Elmer, Jo Delcambre, Sophia Elise Viator, Edward Landry, Terrell Richard, Rosemary Segura, Clifton E. Babin, Hadley J. Babin, Hazel B. Courville Please also pray for those individuals who, although they are in need of your prayers, have requested that their names not be publicized for privacy reasons.

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016

Reading I: Isaiah 7:10-14 • She shall name him Immanuel. Reading II: Romans 1:1-7 • In him we have been given the gift of being apostles. Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24 • God is with us.

Theme: “Jesus is God made Flesh! (Emmanuel = God is with us!)”

Because our church bulletin is printed out of state, all Mass intentions and announcements should be submitted to the office at least two weeks prior to the requested bulletin date. Thank you.

FLOWERS: No Flowers During Advent SANCTUARY LIGHT: Oleus J. Champagne, Sr.

MASS SERVERS December 20 - 25, 2016

DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 12/20/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Betty Romero

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Corliss Ramirez

Sacristan

Wednesday 12/21/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Charistine Halphen

Phil & Reneé Haney Sacristan

Thursday 12/22/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Charles Lanza

Brenda Romero Linda Viator

Sacristan

Friday 12/23/16

6:30pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

Keith Comeaux

Thelma Hulin Brenda Oubre

Jacob LeBlanc

Saturday 12/24/16

4:00pm Fr. Mario Romero

Margo Leblanc

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Agnes Bourque, Andreé Schlicher Curt & Patty Fontenot

Chandler Bertinot Jacob LeBlanc Sam Robichauc Maddie Duplantis

Sunday 12/25/16

7:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Pam Derouen

Lupe & Polly Camacho Brenda Oubre

Lexi Anderson Macie Monté

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Janis Dugas

Lionel & Doris Louviere Corliss Ramirez

Jesse Clay John LaRive

10:30am Fr. Mario Romero

Brenda Prejean

Charles Lanza, Wayne Duhon Rickey Huval, Linda Sarkies Roland Boudreaux, Sirena Rogers Wes Pattillo

Alyssa Bertrand Carmen Gonsoulin

CURRENT EVENTS Monday, December 19, 2016 No CCD This Week Tuesday, December 20, 2016 No CCD This Week A Night in Bethlehem & Live Nativity - Parish Hall & Grounds 5:00pm - 7:30pm No RCIA this Week Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am No CCD This Week A Night in Bethlehem & Live Nativity - Parish Hall & Grounds 5:00pm - 7:30pm Friday, December 23, 2016 Nativity Office Closed Saturday, December 24, 2016 Christmas Vigil Mass - 4pm Sunday, December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas! Christmas Masses - 7am, 9am, 10:30am No Jesus is Alive this evening

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016 They shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”

— Matthew 1:23

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent Tuesday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter Solstice Thursday: St. John of Kanty Saturday: The Vigil of Christmas Sunday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

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