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 – Epiphany of the Lord - The Magi found the new born king in a most unlikely place, in the most unlikely circumstances, yet they had no doubt that they had found what they were searching for. We are also called to a journey to seek God and discover his will for us. Where have you encountered God’s presence? Think of the moments when you felt God’s hand in your life. Consider how you seek to be open to God’s direction. What can you do to become more attune to God’s direction in your life?

“Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.” - Isaiah 60:1

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FLOWERS: See Christmas Flowers Listing Insert (December 24th bulletin) SANCTUARY LIGHT: Our Lady’s Altar Society

…..a tradition of excellence in grades 4-12. Catholic High is accepting applications for new students for the 2018-2019 School Year. Students and parents are invited to join our CHS family for visits or tours on Thursdays at 8:15am & 12:00pm or may request a private tour. Please call to schedule an appointment. For more information please contact the Admis-sions Office at 337.256.5383 or email: admis-sions@chspanthers.com.

St. Edward School, New Iberia is holding Days of Intent to Register

Tuesday, January 16 & Wednesday, January 17, 2018

9:00 am - 2:00 pm (337) 369-6764

All new families interested in registering for the 2017-18 school year MUST come on this day to be considered for Open Registration: For more information call the school, weekdays from 9am until 2pm - 369-6764. The School was founded in 1918 by St. Katharine Drexel and strives to promote the mission of “Living the Eucharistic Relativity that All are One in Christ.” St. Edward School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or gender in the administration of education policies, application of admission, financial aid programs or extracurricular activities.

Thank you to Nativity parishioners, Our Lady's Altar Society, Knights of Columbus and K.C. La-dies auxiliary for the wonderful generosity and gifts. God Bless and Happy New Year! Deacon Stephen

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 5:30pm Robert “Bobby” Bonin, Odile H. Borel Dwayne Viator, Megan Broussard (liv)(bd) Wednesday, January 10, 2018 9:00am Robert “Bobby” Bonin, Carroll Boutte Dr. Roy Landry, Mrs. Geraldine Brown Thursday, January 11, 2018 5:30pm Robert “Bobby” Bonin Friday, January 12, 2018 6:30am Robert “Bobby” Bonin Saturday, January 13, 2018 4:00pm Jan & Lee Slowik, M/M Elias Badeaux Ina &Joseph Kibodeaux Fly Lois Broussard (ann of death) Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Marilyn Landry Gersie & Rodney Bienvenu, Judy Badeaux Robert “Bobby” Bonin, Winclise Bourque M/M Freddie Darcey, Maurice Mouton Fly M/M Leo Paul Landry Marguerite “Mugs” Williams Sunday, January 14, 2018 7:00am Parishioners, Marlene T. Broussard Rufus & Jeanelle Viator, Diane Sandoz Mona B. Simon 9:00am Msgr. H. J. Barsen, Porfirio Lising Agapito A. Castro Clyde & Ronnie Buford Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Walter Duplantis L.J. & Edna Begnaud, Loretta Trahan Liv. & Dec. Fly of Warren & Sandra Gaspard 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Tommy Breaux, Sr. Donna M. Lanza, Warren Barras Joseph Viator, Patti Gagnard Ransonet & Dressel Fly, Larry Cronan

Upcoming Cenacle Retreat February 16-18, 2018

Sharpening Our Vision in Lent When Jesus asked the blind man what he could do for him, the man replied, “Lord, I want to see!” The Season of Lent is one of the most grace-filled times for improving our spiritual vision. In Lent, we con-front sin, seek to refocus our lives spiritually and celebrate God’s mercy and love. This retreat will consider traditionally Lenten themes of temptation, weakness, sin and suffering, but will focus on gain-ing a sharper focus in daily living.

Presenter: Rev. Joe Palermo Call Connie Armentor at 337-365-6945 for infor-mation about this retreat or information about any other Cenacle retreat.

Catholic High School Principal Search Position Opening for 2018-19 school year. Catholic High is now accepting applications for the position of Principal. The Principal of Catholic High of New Iberia must be a VISIONARY LEADER, possessing the skill and determination to fulfill the mission of the school, while developing the moral and spiritual life of our students and faculty in an environment of academic excellence and school vi-tality. Qualifications: Master’s Degree and meet Diocesan and State requirements. Must be a practic-ing Catholic with a commitment to the philosophy of Catholic education. Call Catholic High School for more information 337.256.5383.

Church History and Theology of the Body at AQUINAS INSTITUTE – Faith Seeking Un-derstanding. Register now for an Aquinas Institute course! Two evening courses will be offered this spring: THE 350 Church History by Fr. Rene Pel-lessier (Mondays 6-8:30 PM at Wisdom Catholic Student Center ) and THE 490 Theology of the Body by Kim Anson, MA (Wednesdays 6-8:30 PM at John Paul Great Academy ). Courses begin Janu-ary 24 and end May 7. The classes can be taken for college credit (accredited through University of Holy Cross ) or for catechetical credit (audit). For more information or to register call (337) 394-6550, email frchampagne@yahoo.com, or go to www.aquinaslafayette.org

ENGAGED COUPLES. . . Spend a weekend away from the cares and distrac-tions of everyday living. At-tend a Catholic Engaged En-counter Weekend in prepara-tion for your marriage. Up-

coming weekend dates: January 12-14, March 9-11, & April 27-29, 2018. 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.

TODAY’S READINGS Epiphany of the Lord

January 7, 2018

Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6 • Your light has come! Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 • We all share the same promise! Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 • They opened their coffers and presented him with gifts. Theme: The mystery of the incarnation - Jesus is a gift to all humanity.

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: Kevin Picard, Toby Steele, Carol Gaudin, Calli Hebert, Gerald Viator, Sr., Zoie Romero, Deacon John Sarkies, Melanie Robinson, Kathryn Monnin, Heath Michael Boutte, Billy Greig, Barbara Granger Landry, Emily Conde, Chris Conde, Seven Conde, Clifton E. Babin, Hazel B. Courville, Mary Ann Babin, Tyler Poche, Shuana Lancon, Robin L. Viator, Trace Sutton, Debbie Harry, Nancy LeBlanc, Jackie Savoy, Judd Judice Fly, Nancy Tabb, Theresa Olmsted, Todd Louviere, Jay Landry, Rose Broussard, Frank Counts, Wendell Lancon, Lori Aguilar, Kay Charpentier Green, Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Kate & Dylan Ortego, Dustin & Nicole V. Ortego, Colin D. Trahan, Janell Broussard, Peggy H. Vice, Ed Broussard, Jamie Lee Lindsey, Joseph Lively, Margaret Richard, Emilda Robicheaux, Shelbi Talley, Caroline Dubois, Alice Robicheaux, Ulysse Robicheaux, Judy Babineaux, Irene Hebert, Nancy Arcement, Allen Badeaux, Joey Landry, Kevin Langlois, Olyvia Bourque, Brent Buteaux, Gayle Hebert, Nola Dugas, Hope & Huey Dugas, Dot Boutte, Jay Boutte, Myrtle Oubre, Kathy Greig, Mark Robicheaux, Jared Thibodeaux, Jake Thibodeaux, Jason Goutierrez, Edward J. Landry, Sylvia Hopes, Jason Walker, Diane Lopez, Nelson Landry, Betty J. Romero, Cynthia Picard, Morris Newman, Laura George, Shawn George, Anslem & Prejean Families, Paul Buteau, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Debra White, Kayla Broussard, Neal Boutte, Brittany Jenkins, Patsy Thibodeaux, Peggy Bonvillian, Edna Collett, Chandra Romero, Carrol Navarre, Jr., Earline Navarre, Peyton Murphy, Stephen Etienne, Greig Bodin, Jim McDuff, Alice McDuff, Liam McDuff, Carmen Merryman, Malcolm Guilbeau, Eyan Derouen, Joy Mayer, Ida Snoddy, Liz Lancon, Lori Agular, Gerald “Butsy” Bayard, Dudley David, Sr., Tony Fontenot, Brent Buteaux, Gayle Hebert, Max Thibodeaux, Cherié Alexandrescu, Karen Moresi 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.

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS January 8 - 14, 2018

Jan. 8th Rev. Clyde LeBlanc Jan. 9th Rev. Steven LeBlanc Jan. 10th Rev. Jerome Ledoux, SVD Jan. 11th Rev. Louis Ledoux Jan. 12th Rev. Mark Ledoux Jan. 13th Rev. Austin Leger Jan. 14th Rev. Lambert Lein, SVD

Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass Sunday, February 25, 2018, 2:00 PM

Our Lady of Fatima Church, Lafayette The Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Masses are sponsored annually by the Office of Marriage and Family Life Ministry, on behalf of Bishop Douglas Deshotel. This annual celebration is hosted by var-ious church parishes throughout the diocese, during the month of February. One Mass is designated for the recognition of couples who are celebrating 25, 40, 50, 60, or more years of married 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 15, 2018 please visit the website at www.diolaf.org/marriage or call the diocese office at 337-261-5653.

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, earlier if it is a holiday sea-son because we have earlier deadlines. Thank you.

CURRENT EVENTS The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018 All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him.

— Psalm 72:11

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29‑39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40‑45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1‑12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13‑17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week; Julian Calendar Christmas Monday: The Baptism of the Lord Tuesday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Saturday: St. Hilary; Blessed Virgin Mary

Monday, January 8, 2018 CCD - 9th, 10th & 11th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Tuesday, January 9, 2018 CCD - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall R.C.I.A. Class - 6:30pm - Church Office Wednesday, January 10, 2018 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am CCD - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades - 5:30pm - Barsen Hall K.C. & K.C. Ladies Auxiliary Supper & Meeting 6:30pm - Parish Hall Thursday, January 11, 2018 Nativity 1 Diner Crew Bayou Teche “Right to Life” Meeting 12noon - St. Peter’s Branch Library Baptismal Seminar - 6:30pm - Church Office Saturday, January 13, 2018 Baptisms - 11am - Church Sunday, January 14, 2018 2nd Collection - Church in Latin America Knights of Columbus & KC Ladies Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast after 7am Mass - Parish Hall Jesus is Alive - 4pm - Parish Hall

MASS SERVERS January 9 - 14, 2018

DAY DATE

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ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 1/9/18

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Deacon Stephen VanCleve Brenda Romero

Sacristan

Wednesday 1/10/18

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Linda Viator Brenda Romero

Sacristan

Thursday 1/11/18

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Ruth Bernard Mary Taylor

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Friday 1/12/18

6:30am Fr. Mario Romero

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Mike Degeyter Thelma Hulin

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Saturday 1/13/18

4:00pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Robby & Julie Copeland Brenda Romero

Allison Parrie Austin Scurria

Sunday 1/14/18

7:00am Fr. Mario Romero

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Deacon Stephen VanCleve Rickey Segura, Brenda Oubre

Luke Salsman Maddie Duplantis

9:00am Fr. Mario Romero

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Deacon Stephen VanCleve Agnes Castro, Janis Dugas

John Larive Mason White

10:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Wes & Vicki Pattillo Lloyd Nicholson, Nancy Barras Charles Lanza, Andreé Schlicher Melissa Dworaczyk

Alex Viscardi, II Judith Schlicher

MINISTRY TO THE SICK & ELDERLY Please call the Church Office @ 364-8360 if you have a loved one who is sick or elderly and would like to be visited by a priest, whether that person is in a local hospital, nursing home, or at home. Also, a Eucharistic Minister will bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners.

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