Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church

901 East Elm StreetCrowley, LA 70526

Tel.: (337) 783-3498 Fax: 783-7444

Website: www.ihmcrowley.org

Email:

Parish Office HoursMonday & Friday: 8 am -

noonTuesday - Thursday: 8

am - 4 pm

New Parishioners: Welcome! Please call or come by the Parish Office for registration.

The Holy Sacrifice of the MassSaturday (Anticipated): 4 pmSunday: 8 am, 10 am, & 5 pm

Tuesday - Friday: 6:30 amSaturday: 8 am

Sacrament of ReconciliationSaturday: 2:45-3:45 pm

30 min. before all other Masses or by request

Sacrament of Baptism, Anointing of the Sick and

Funeral ArrangementsPlease see website or contact the Parish

Office.

Sacrament of MarriageCouples must contact Pastor at least six

months prior.

Eucharistic AdorationThursday 7 am - 4 pm in Seelos Chapel

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEHe said to them,

“Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”

Parish StaffRev. Fr. Jason Vidrine Pastor

Mrs. Joan Trahan Office ManagerMrs. Janice Trahan Parish Life

CoordinatorMr. James Franke Pastoral Assistant

IHM CCD ProgramGrades Pre-K – 8th and 9th -10th

1st/3rd Sundays, 9 am - 10:45 am(Includes Holy Mass from 10 am - 10:45

am)11th Grade (Confirmation)

1st/3rd Sundays, 11:15 am - 1:15 pm

Redemptorist Catholic SchoolMrs. Cynthia Habetz, Principal

Grades Pre-K – Eighth(337) 783-4466 www.redemptorist-

catholic.org

~ From the Pastor ~ “My heart’s desire and prayer to

God for them is that they may be saved.”Romans 10:1

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Mes chers amis,As we hear the Gospel passage from St. Luke on the Third Sunday in Ordinary time, let us ponder the wisdom of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and his thoughts about it.“Today’s Liturgy brings together two separate passages of Luke’s Gospel and presents them to us. The first (1:1-4) is the Prologue, addressed to a certain “Theophilus”. Since this name in Greek means “friend of God” we can see in him every believer who opens himself to God and wants to know the Gospel. Instead the second passage (4:14-21) presents Jesus who, “in the power of the Spirit”, goes to the Synagogue in Nazareth on the Sabbath. As a strict observer, the Lord does not disregard the pattern of the weekly liturgy and joins the assembly of His fellow citizens in prayer and in listening to the Scriptures. The ritual provides for the reading of a text from the Torah or the Prophets, followed by a commentary. That day Jesus stood up to read and found a passage from the Prophet Isaiah that begins this way: “The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted” (61:1-2). Origen’s comment was: “It is no coincidence that he opened the scroll and found the chapter of the reading that prophesies about Him, this, too, was the work of God’s providence” (Homilies on the Gospel of Luke, 32, 3). In fact when the reading was over in a silence charged with attention, Jesus said, “Today this scripture has [now] been fulfilled in your hearing” (Lk 4:21). St. Cyril of Alexandria says that “today”, placed between the first and the final coming of Christ, is related to the believer’s ability to listen and to repent (cf. PG 69, 1241). But in an even more radical sense, Jesus Himself is “the today”, very dear to St. Luke (cf. 19:9, 23:43), brings us back to the Christological title preferred by the Evangelist himself, namely: “Savior” (sōtēr). Already in the infancy narratives, it is present in the words of the Angel to the shepherds: “For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Lk 2:11).Dear friends, this Gospel passage also challenges us “today”. First of all, it makes us think about how we live Sunday, a day of rest and a day for the family. Above all, it is the day to devote to the Lord, by participating in the Eucharist, in which we are nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ and by his life-giving Word. Second, in our diversified and distracted time, this Gospel passage invites us to ask ourselves whether we are able to listen. Before we can speak of God and with God we must listen to Him, and the liturgy of the Church is the “school” of this listening to the Lord who speaks to us. Finally, He tells us that every moment can be the propitious “day” for our conversion. Every day can become the today of our salvation, because salvation is a story that is ongoing for the Church and for every disciple of Christ. This is the Christian meaning of “carpe diem”: seize the day in which God is calling you to give you salvation! May the Virgin Mary always be our model and our guide in knowing how to recognize and welcome the presence of God our Savior and of all humanity every day of our lives.” (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, General Audience, January 27, 2013)

Dans le Cœur Immaculé de Marie, Fr. Vidrine

Gospel SummaryLuke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

The first part of today’s Gospel introduces Luke’s Gospel and Acts. Luke recalled for his readers that stories had been handed down by eye-witnesses and written down by others. He intended, however, to

improve on the order of these earlier accounts. The lectionary moves us to another beginning and that is the

beginning of Jesus’ ministry. He had traveled throughout Galilee teaching in the synagogue. This day, he was in his home town of Nazareth where he unrolled a scroll and proclaimed the words of Isaiah. The Spirit of the Lord will come upon one who will free captives, favor the poor, and give sight to the blind. After Jesus

rolled up the scroll, he told his listeners that those words had been fulfilled in him.

Reflection for FamiliesChildren ae really all the things listed in what Jesus read from Isaiah. They are poor because they really depend on parents for their every material need. They are not free because they are too young and inexperienced to

live on their own. While they’re not completely blind, much of what they do see has been shaped by their

parent’s vision. When we think of all parents do for their children, it becomes clearer all that Jesus is for us.

Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family

Who are the oppressed people in your community, neighborhood, or parish? Is there another family

carrying a heavy burden right now? Reach out to that family in hospitality. Perhaps you could invite them over for an evening of cards or board games or send

them a “thinking-of-you” card. Be sure to keep them in your family’s daily prayers.

~~RCL Benziger~~

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Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in

considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them – every

day begin the task anew. ~~~St. Francis de Sales~~~

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Offertory Collection for January 20 – $3,216.15Building Fund – $20.00 Many thanks to all who give to our church as an act of faith. Thank you for trusting the Lord.

Masses for the week January 26, 2019 - February 2, 2019Saturday, Jan. 26, 4PM – Helen Spell Also remembered in prayer: Robert “Robbie” Broussard, II, Robert Broussard, Orillia & Adris Richard, Edwin & Justin Broussard, Clomare & Leonie Meaux

Sunday, Jan. 27, 8AM – John & Olinger FamiliesAlso remembered in prayer: Blake Frey, Irene & Ashton PetitjeanEva & Henry Hargrave, Charles Toney, Jr. (BD 2/1)10AM – Johnny Quebodeaux Also remembered in prayer: Halle MaKay Thompson, Ida S. Hanagriff5PM – Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of MaryAlso remembered in prayer: Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6:30AM – Noah Faul (BD)Wednesday, Jan. 30, 6:30AM – IHM Parish Family Thursday. Jan. 31, 6:30AM – RCS Students & Faculty Friday, Feb. 1, 6:30AM & 8:15AM (School Mass) – Vernice “Bish” Cormier (BD)Saturday, Feb. 2, 8AM – Betty S. Trahan _____________________________________________________

+The Sanctuary Lamp is burning this week for:

Lena Hebert

Blessed Seelos Chapel Sanctuary Lamp burning for:Souls in Purgatory

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Please pray for our friends who are sick.Cheri Schexnayder, Lily Johnson, Sara Welch, Judy Abshire, Hazel Seaux, Judith Perry, Tammy Saltzman, Wayne Istre, Brooke Habetz, Clyde Simon, Laura Thomas Boullion, Herman Doucet, Noah Faul, Allen J. Gauthreaux, Alton Abshire, Neal Romero, Mildred Picard, Michelle Guidry, Jaxon Regan, Jimmy DuBose, Toni Brown, Doug Marshall, Leona Spell, Kathy Doucet, Aline Hayes, Isaac Trahan, Iris Hollier, Betty Spallino, Linda Doucet, Margie Breaux, M. J. Martin, Rodney LeBlanc, Albert “Butch” Schexnaider, Shirley Schexnaider, Milton Trahan, Donald Mire, Ben Martin, Susie Faul, J. B. Dronet, Edith Gauthreaux, Nick Gossen, Roxanne LeGros, Roxie LaPointe, Ramona Credeur, John Simon, Abby Foreman, Rita Johnson, Gerald & Roylene Landry, Joe Stewart, Marque Moreaux, Gwendolyn Spell, Debbie LeMaire, Callie Trahan, Velma Broussard, Martha McGinn, Tony Suire, George & Irene Dill, Bonnie Vaughn, Mike Ritchie, Paula V. Broussard, Benjy Arledge, Elijah Senegal, Willie Lowery, Ada “Johnnie” Hebert, Olivia Cormier, Brantlee Foreman, Charles Broussard, Ethel Rose T. Brossett, Paul Saltzman, Sharon Stewart, Tony Leger, Ruby Kimball, Dorothy Dailey, Debra Cormier, Linda Duhon, Melba & Larry Broussard, John O’Donnell, Helen Spell, Jerry Thompson, Mildred Sonnier, US Military Personnel ________________________________________________________

Readers & Extraordinary Ministers for Feb. 2 – 3Saturday – February 2 4PM R – Paula Martin EM – Courtney Richard, Janice Trahan Sunday – February 3 8AM R – Greg Schmid EM – Andrus Bertrand, Michelle Puissegur 10AM R – Amanda Cormier EM – Eulalie Cormier, Dewayne Bertrand5PM R – Marian Hundley EM – Michael Thibodeaux _____________________________________________________

God’s Housekeepers for February 1Sandra Trahan

Coffee & Donut Hostess / 8AM / February 3K. C. Ladies Auxiliary

RCS Registration…Redemptorist Catholic School will be accepting registration beginning January 30th and ending

February 28th for the 2019-2020 school year. Open house will be Wednesday, January 30th at 6PM in the RCS gym. If you or anyone you know is interested in RCS, please come by for a tour or call the school office 783-4466 or visit the website www.redemptorist-catholic.org. __________________________________________________ It’s Super Bowl Time!!!...RCS has decided to have a football pool for Sunday, February 3, 2019. Cost will be $100 per square. Pay out winnings will be $1,000 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

quarter and final score. If you have any questions or if you would like to purchase a square, please contact Taylor Bertrand, Melissa or Jade in the school office (783-4466). Your support is always appreciated!__________________________________________________

If anyone would be interested in sewing prayer blankets, please contact the Parish Office. We now have one

person sewing blankets but if we could get one or two more people willing to sew for us it would be a blessing.

Thank You! __________________________________________________

The weekend of February 16th and 17th IHM will host a Bake Sale to benefit Vacation Bible School. At this time, we are asking if anyone would like to donate baked goods to please contact Janice at the Parish Office. We would like to know about how many baked items we will have for all Masses that weekend. Your help and support are greatly appreciated. __________________________________________________

CATECHISM… Guides For Prayer… A cloud of witnesses… The witnesses who have preceded us into the kingdom, especially those whom the Church recognizes as saints, share in the living tradition of prayer by the example of their lives, the transmission of their writings, and their prayer today. They contemplate God, praise him and constantly care for those whom they have left on earth. When they entered into the joy of their Master, they were “put in charge of many things.” Their intercession is their most exalted service to God’s plan. We can and should ask them to intercede for us and for the whole world.In the communion of saints, many and varied spiritualities have been developed through out the history of the churches. The personal charism of some witnesses to God’s love for men has been handed on, like “the spirit” of Elijah to Elisha and John the Baptist, so that their followers may have a share in this spirit. A distinct spirituality can also arise at the point of convergence of liturgical and theological currents, bearing witness to the integration of the faith into a particular human environment and its history. The different schools of Christian spirituality share in the living tradition of prayer and are essential guides for the faithful. In their rich diversity they are refractions of the one pure light of the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit is truly the dwelling of the saints and the saints are for the Spirit a place where he dwells as in his own home, since they offer themselves as a dwelling place for God and are called his temple. Catechism of the Catholic Church (2683, 2684)