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 – Christ the King - For generations, people have often believed that the good prosper and when bad things happen to someone it is because they are being punished for their sins. Yet the very life of Jesus contradicts this notion. Who was more kind, compassionate, or just? Things that happen in our lives are not judgements against or for us. They are simply the realities we must deal with. If we seek God’s help, we will have the graces we need to use all things, the positive and the negative for good.

“Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2

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 collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD’s grants improve education, support eco-nomic development, and create affordable housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity and build communities of solidarity. Please give to the CCHD Collection.

Upcoming Cenacle Retreat January 13-15, 2017

Forgotten Among the Lilies: Learning to Love Beyond Our Fears

This book, authored by Rev. Ronald Roheiser, will be our guide for this retreat. In the preface, Roheiser says, “Rarely do we taste the food we eat or the cof-fee we drink. Instead, we go through our days too preoccupied, too compulsive, and too dissatisfied to really be able to be present for and celebrate our lives. This book is for those who struggle to make this life, such as it is, enough.” With his wisdom, we will let the Spirit guide us in our reflection and pray-er.

Presenter: Rev. Donald Blanchard. Call Aimee McHugh, one of the retreat captains, at 225-229-5788 for information about this retreat or information about any other Cenacle retreat.

…..a tradition of excellence in grades 4-12. We will begin accepting applications for Admission new students for the 2017-2018 School Year on December 1, 2016 Students and parents are invited to join our CHS family for visits or tours at any time. Please call to schedule an appointment. For more information please contact the Admissions Office at 337.256.5383 or email: admissions@chspanthers.com. Catholic High School... where your child will re-ceive the gift of a Catholic education at an institu-tion which possesses a rich history of academic excellence and Christ-centered values.

Please Note: Mass on Thanksgiving Day is

8:00am There will Not be a Mass at 5:30pm

Thank you.

Tuesday, November 22, 2016 5:30pm Liv. & Dec. Fly of Carrol & Brenda Romero Wednesday, November 23, 2016 9:00am Dr. Roy Landry, Lois Prosper M/M Marshall Babineaux Fly, Gene Pete Thursday, November 24, 2016 (Thanksgiving) 8:00am Rodolph Dugas & Fly, John G. Ramirez Collins Blanchard & Fly, Dax Landry E.J. LeBlanc & Fly, Walter Duplantis Gayton & Sadie Duplantis, Carrolle Boutte Hubert B. & Lorena Hulin, Elliot Armand Carroll Blanchard, Donna M. Lanza Larry Delcambre, Joe & Pearl Jabbia Laverne Armand, Annie & Warren Hulin Rusty Simon, M/M Pierre Saltzman Lois Prosper, Bert Rogers Yvonne Gagnard, Joseph Viator Patti Gagnard, Florence E. Dugas Lawrence Dugas, Sr., Marcial J. Tauzin Leroy Estilette, Carroll Estilette Lawrence Estilette, Lazaire Estilette Felicie Estilette, M/M Dennis Dugas Friday, November 25, 2016 6:30am In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph Saturday, November 26, 2016 4:00pm Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Mark Chaudoir Winclise Bourque, Richard Barrilleaux Judy Badeaux, Dr. Clyde Rougeou, Jr. Gwendolyn Gaspard, Ken & Elaine Cole Marilyn Landry, M/M Luke Stelly Hazel & Wesley Pattillo Fly, Robert Stelly Domingue, Delcambre & Crochet Fmls. Clevance Olivier Sunday, November 27, 2016 7:00am Parishioners, Marlene T. Broussard Genevieve B. Dugas, Amelia Segura Selph Clarence Begnaud (4 yr ann of death) Danny Begnaud 9:00am Msgr. H.J. Barsen, Lois Prosper Agapito A. Castro, Walter Duplantis Gerald “Bick” Girouard, 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Elliot Armand Ransonet & Dressel Fly, Donna M. Lanza Annie & Warren Hulin, Joseph Viator Tommy Breaux, Sr., Laverne Armand Patti Gagnard, Jan Savoie Fly Mark Howard Segura (10 yr ann of death)

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: Janu-ary 13-15, March 3-5, May 5-7, July 21-23 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 Lafayette Catholic Engaged Encounter.

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 Al-tar Server Program (3rd grade and up - Catholic Schools, Private Schools & Public Schools), please contact Lupe or Polly Camacho at the church office. 364-8360

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS November 22 - 27, 2016

Nov. 22nd Rev. Joseph Tetlow, SJ Nov. 23rd Rev. Alphonse Thainese Nov. 24th Rev. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ Nov. 25th Rev. Paul Thibodeaux Nov. 26th Rev. Jude Thierry Nov. 27th Rev. Thomas Tierney, SJ Nov. 28th Rev. Clint Trahan

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, 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, Cheryl Gonsoulin, Dr. Charles Miller, 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, 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, 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, Tiki Patout, Nelson Landry, Matt Elmer, Jo Delcambre, Sophia Elise 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.

Solemnity of Christ the King November 20, 2016

Reading I: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 • David is anointed King. Reading II: Colossians 1:12-20 • Give thanks to the Father. Gospel: Luke 23:25-43 • You will be with me in paradise.

Theme: “In Christ, everything continues in being.”

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.

Knights of Columbus Raffle K.C. Council #12997 will hold its annual benefit raffle. The proceeds will be used for activities and parish improvement. ♦ 1st - $500 Cash - Donated by KC Council #12997 ♦ 2nd - $400 Cash - Donated by Phil Haney Community Fund ♦ 3rd - $300 Cash - Donated by Duhon’s Heating & Cooling, Inc. ♦ 4th - $200 Wal-Mart Gift Card - Donated by Art & Carmen Merryman ♦ 5th - $200 Lowe’s Gift Card - Donated by Legal Lawn ♦ 6th - $100 Home Depot Gift Card - Donated by MS Welding ♦ 7th - $100 Gift Card - Donated by Jane’s Seafood ♦ 8th - $75 Gift Card - Donated by Daspit Supermarket ♦ 9th - $65 Value Windshield Repair - Donated by R & R Glass ♦ 10th - $50 Cash - Donated by Special Force Riders ♦ 11th - $50 Loco’s Restaurant Gift Certificate - Donated by Cypress Bayou ♦ 12th - $50 Cash - Donated Anonymous ♦ 13th - $40 Value 5 Qtr Oli & Filter Change - Donated by Chastant’s Garage (Buddy Chastant) ♦ 14th - $75 Value Cedar Mantle Clock - Built by & donated in honor of Donald Dupuis

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FLOWERS: Our Lady’s Altar Society SANCTUARY LIGHT: Leslie Romero

MASS SERVERS November 22 - 27, 2016

DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 11/22/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Charles Lanza

Brenda Romero Corliss Ramirez

Sacristan

Wednesday 11/23/16

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Ginger Comeaux

Linda Viator Sirena Rogers

Sacristan

Thursday 11/24/16

8:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Pete Aucoin

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Charles Lanza, Sirena Rogers

Sacristan

Friday 11/25/16

6:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Chad Courtois

Thelma Hulin Brenda Oubre

Jacob LeBlanc

Saturday 11/26/16

4:00pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

Paul Broussard

Agnes Bourque Patrick & Louise Lancon

Jace Ruskoski Hunter Monté

Sunday 11/27/16

7:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Pam Derouen

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Robby & Julie Copeland

Alyssa Bertrand Lexi Anderson

9:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Nena Suit

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Ross & Cindy Landry

Giac Pham Maddie Duplantis

10:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Brenda Prejean

Andreé Schlicher, Janis Dugas Pat Dooley, Rickey Huval Charles Lanza, Kathy Indest Roland Boudreaux

Chandler Bertinot Jacob LeBlanc

CURRENT EVENTS Monday, November 21, 2016 No CCD - 9th, 10th & 11th Grades Tuesday, November 22, 2016 No CCD - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades No R.C.I.A. Class Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am No CCD - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades Thursday, November 24, 2016 Happy Thanksgiving - Mass at 8am (no 5:30pm Mass) Nativity Office Closed Friday, November 25, 2016 Nativity Office Closed Sunday, November 27, 2016 2nd Collection - Catholic High Debt Reduction Fund Knights of Columbus Raffle Drawing Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall

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.

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 20, 2016 I rejoiced because they said to me, “We will go up to the house of the L .”

— Psalm 122:1

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day (suggested): Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Monday: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Cecilia Wednesday: St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro Thursday: St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions; Thanksgiving Day Friday: St. Catherine of Alexandria Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

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