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 – Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - The story of Naaman has many lessons for us. The prophet, Elisha, told him to bathe in the Jordan to be cured of his leprosy but he resisted - it was beneath him. His servant convinced him to do it and he was cured. How often do we resist the Spirit because we feel doing something would make us look silly? The more we ask the Spirit to guide us, the more we discover what seemed silly to us, is really God’s wisdom at work in us.

“Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.” - Psalm 98:1 Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

Nativity Mausoleum Update Our sales campaign is underway for the construc-tion of new mausoleum crypts at Nativity of Our Lady. The new mausoleum is probably 1 year away from completion, therefore, the small num-ber of unsold crypts that we have in current in-ventory will be reserved for temporary placement for caskets of families who have bought in the new mausoleum and are awaiting completion of the new facilities. We wanted to make this infor-mation known so that you can plan accordingly for your family’s burial needs. If you would like to speak to a salesman from the Acme Mausole-um company, please call the church office for their contact information.

The Living Rosary The Living Rosary will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 7:00pm. Everyone is invited to attend. If you wish to participate with the rosary group, please contact Linda Viator at the church office 364-8360. Petition boxes are at the entrances of the church. The petitions in the boxes will be prayed for during the rosary.

Is your child thinking about service to the church? Do they want to take a more active role during Mass? The Altar Server program may be what they are looking for. If your child is interested in participating in the Altar Server Program (3rd grade and up - Catholic Schools, Private Schools & Pub-lic Schools), please contact Lupe or Polly Camacho at the church office. 364-8360

Today is World Mission Sunday! In Scripture, we read that St Paul asked the Gentile Churches to take up a col-lection to support the Church in Jerusalem. Now we are asked to reach out and support the young churches throughout our world. Your prayers and generous gifts to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in the collec-tion today will help missionaries offer the poor of these areas practical help as they share the mercy of God. It will ensure the development of local dioceses, and sup-port the work of priests, religious and lay leaders who serve those on the margins and in most need. Go out to the whole world through your gift in today’s collection.

Nativity Youth Group will be hosting the 11th annual “Holyween: Trunk-Or-Treat” in the Parish Hall af-ter 10:30am Mass on Sun-day, October 30th! We will

have face painting, games, food, candy & prizes! Come in your best HOLY-ween costume! Remember, NO SCARY MASKS. We are in need of volunteers to dec-orate their car trunks & pass out candy. Interested? We invite you to participate, and need to make sure we have all ar-rangements ready. Please contact Allison Abshire at nativi-tyofourladyyouthgroup@gmail.com or call 365-3759. Donations are also being accepted (candy, decorations, etc.).

“Take this all of you, and eat it, this is my body...take this, all of you, and drink from it. This is the cup of my blood.” Eucharistic Prayer To give the “Body and Blood of Jesus Christ to our brothers and sisters in Christ is an awesome priv-ilege. Are you worthy? No, none of us is worthy, but we are striving to grow in holiness. If you are being called to this ministry, call Fr. Mario at the church office (364-8360).

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 5:30pm Linda Robin Wednesday, October 12, 2016 9:00am Mickey Hulin, Metz, Babin & Russo Fly Theresa Romero, Terry Boullion (bd) Al Melancon, Dr. Roy Landry Lois Prosper Thursday, October 13, 2016 5:30pm Peter Hotlzclaw Friday, October 14, 2016 6:30am In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph Saturday, October 15, 2016 4:00pm Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Jeanne Judice Winclise Bourque, Howard McCoy Judy Badeaux, Dr. Clyde Rougeou, Jr. John G. Ramirez, M/M Arthur Lemoine Gwendolyn Gaspard, Nancy Broussard (bd) Marilyn Landry, Antoine & Marie Judice Hazel & Wesley Pattillo Fly, Roy Flores Andrew & Donald Dupuis, Stuart Guyote Kerney & Gertie Robichaux, Dustin McCoy Moss & Prejean Fmls. Living & Deceased Sunday, October 16, 2016 7:00am Parishioners, Amelia Segura Selph Marlene T. Broussard, Lois Prosper Genevieve B. Dugas 9:00am Msgr. H.J. Barsen, Joseph & Amelia Borel Agapito A. Castro, Rita Mae Cestia Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Walter Duplantis Arthur & Agnes Romero Jared & Courtney Babineaux 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Joseph Viator Ransonet & Dressel Fly, Donna M. Lanza Tommy Breaux, Sr., Patti Gagnard Leona & Jules Broussard

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Silent, Individually-Direct Retreats of 3, 5 or 8-days begin on the following: Monday, October 17 or Thursday, October 20 Monday, October 31 or Thursday, November 3 Please visit website: jesuitspiritualitycenter.org or call 662-5251 8am - Noon, 1-5pm Weekdays.

ENGAGED COUPLES . . . Spend a weekend away from the cares and distractions of eve-ryday living. Attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend in preparation for your marriage. Upcoming weekend dates: No-

vember 4-6, 2016; and for 2017: January 13-15, March 3-5, and more. For cost of weekends, 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 Lafa-yette Catholic Engaged Encounter.

The Bayou Teche Right-to-Life Group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month to discuss pro-life is-sues. Their next meeting is October 13th. The meeting is held at the Library on St. Peter’s Street from 12 noon to 1pm. For more information con-tact Donna Angers at 337-380-8353.

COME MARINATE IN THE WORD! The Jubilee of the Word Marathon is an extraordi-nary and unique way to close the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy! Beginning on Thursday No-vember 17 at 6:00 AM the Bible will be read publicly cover to cover without pause in the Square of St. Martinville. The Marathon will conclude on Christ the King Sunday at 8:00 PM. Over 200 lectors will be needed for 20 minute intervals. Lectors from parishes from through-out the diocese and others interested in reading are encouraged to signup for a reading slot dur-ing the Marathon. All are encouraged to come listen and Marinate in the Word! For more in-formation or to register as a lector, please con-tact Fr. Champagne at fetedi-euduteche@gmail.com or (337) 394-6550.

INTEGRITY OF HEART Men struggling with sexual compulsivity and/or an addic-tion to pornography now have a confidential support group right here in Lafayette. Weekly meetings are held for an hour and fifteen minutes. STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY is observed by all members and a Confidentiality Statement is signed by each member after an initial meeting with the facilitator. Call and leave a confidential message at 337-944-9860 and the group facilitator will return your call and give you more information.

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS October 10 - 16, 2016

Oct. 10th Rev. Anthony Ostini, SJ Oct. 11th Rev. Jose Padinjarepeedika, CMI Oct. 12th Rev. John Paul, SJ Oct. 13th Rev. Donald Pelous Oct. 14th Rev. Neil Pettit Oct. 15th Rev. Daniel Picard Oct. 16th Rev. Mikel Polson

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, Ross Granger, 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, Ravis Belaire, Mary Angele, Brandon Maturin, Katie Moore, Mable Romero, Della LaRive, Therese Segura, Wally Elmer, Cindy McDonald, Lydia Nowell, 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, Dr. Charles Miller, Cheryl Gonsoulin, Sheryl Babineaux, Colby Delahoussaye, Fr. Ralph Landry, Doris Boutte, Jay Boutte, Myrtle Oubre, Kyle Taylor, Carol Hebert, Josie Faucheaux, Chad & Danielle Boudreaux, Carroll Romero, Jr., Beverly Simon, Liz Lancon, 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, Clifton E. Babin, 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, Linda L. Viator 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.

We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been completed with Acme Mausoleum Corporation to build Phase 4 of our mausoleum here at Nativity of Our Lady. Acme Mausoleum has over 100 years of memorial experience and is the largest builders of mausoleums in the nation. They were the builders of our recent additions to our mausoleum and are here again offering the same trustworthy credentials and satisfactory service. Representatives will be contact-ing our families over the next few weeks to answer questions about the mausoleum and determine who is interested in making provisions for their fami-lies. The number of crypts selected before construc-tion will determine the size of the mausole-um. Spaces are reserved on a first come basis, there-fore anyone seeking information should either mail in the return card from the brochure being mailed to you, or by calling Acme at 1-877-620-7875. To be assured of a selection of your preference, you should reserve your space now. Additional brochures are located at the rear of the church for those who may not have received one in the mail.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 9, 2016

Reading I: 2 Kings 5:14-17 • Thank God for the good things he does for you. Reading II: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 • There is no chaining the word of God! Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 • Be grateful.

Theme: “We are Eucharistic people. We live in praise and thanksgiving.”

CHILDREN: Make up a prayer which tells God you are thankful for everything you have, even if it’s not all you want. YOUTH: Only one of the lepers returned to give thanks. This past week, when have you stopped to thank someone for something good they have done for you? When have you thanked God this week? ADULT: What are some ways you can think of to show gratitude to God? Make them concrete and real.

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.

MASS SERVERS October 11 - 16, 2016

DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 10/11/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Charles Lanza

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Corliss Ramirez

Sacristan

Wednesday 10/12/16

9:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Christine Halphen

Brenda Romero Linda Viator

Sacristan

Thursday 10/13/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Madeline Domingues

Doris & Lionel Louviere Sacristan

Friday 10/14/16

6:30am Fr. Mario Romero

Chad Courtois

Brenda Oubre Thelma Hulin

Jacob LeBlanc

Saturday 10/15/16

4:00pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

Betty Romero

Robby & Julie Copeland Corliss Ramirez

Alyssa Bertrand Macie Monté

Sunday 10/16/16

7:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Ellen Claudy

Donald Voorhies Ross & Cindy Landry

Sam Robichaux Carmen Gonsoulin

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Margo LeBlanc

Brenda Robicheaux Janis Dugas, Wayne Duhon

Jesse Clay John LaRive

10:30am Fr. Eugene Tremie

Lloyd Verret

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Andreé Schlicher, Charles Lanza Warren & Nancy Barras Roland Boudreaux, Brenda Smith

Chandler Bertinot Giac Pham

CURRENT EVENTS Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 9, 2016 If we have died with [Christ Jesus] we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him.

— 2 Timothy 2:11-12a READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 — 4:2; Lk 18:1-8 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Canadian Thanksgiving Day; Columbus Day Tuesday: St. John XXIII; Yom Kippur (Jewish Day of Atonement) begins at sunset Friday: St. Callistus I Saturday: St. Teresa of Jesus

Monday, October 10, 2016 CCD - 9th, 10th & 11th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Tuesday, October 11, 2016 The Eucharist Study Group - 9:00am - Barsen Hall CCD - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall R.C.I.A. Class - 6:30pm - Church Office Living Rosary - 7pm - St. Peter’s Church Wednesday, October 12, 2016 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, October 13, 2016 Nativity Diner 1 Crew Bayou Teche “Right -to-Life” Meeting 12noon - St. Peter’s Branch Library Baptismal Class - 6:30pm - Church Office The Eucharist Study Group - 6:10pm - Barsen Hall Saturday, October 15, 2016 Baptisms - 11am - Church Discalced Carmelites - 8:30am - 2pm Sunday, October 16, 2016 Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall

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