CANE CATHOLICS PASTORAL CENTER Ph. 225.265.3953 Fax 225.265.2507 Mon-Thur. 8am-4pmFriday 8am-Noon

OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH 13281 Hwy 644Vacherie, LA 70090

SAINT PHILIP CHURCH 1175 Highway 18Vacherie, LA 70090Ph. 225.265.4085

SAINT JAMES CHURCH 6613 Highway 18St. James, LA 70086Ph. 225.265.4210 Fax 225.265.4225Satellite Office Hours: Mon & Fri. 8am-Noon

CLERGY:Rev. Matthew McCaugheyPastorfrmatthewmcc@canecatholics.comRev. John VuParochial Vicarjohnvu1990@gmail.com

Deacon Ricky Oubre (985)-232-5638rickyretire@yahoo.com

STAFF: Ms. Stephenie AubertCoordinator of Religious Ed.saubert@canecatholics.com

Ms. Julie Chiasson office@canecatholics.com

Mrs. Carol Ann Hymel Administrative Assistantchymel@canecatholics.com

Ms. Claire Amedee camedee@canecatholics.com

Ms. Jeanie Hymelstjameschurch @canecatholics.com

Mrs. Gretchen Ketchensstjameschurch @canecatholics.com

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THE HOLY MASS -WEEKDAYS MON 8am Our Lady Of PeaceTUE 8am St. Philip WED 8am Our Lady of Peace THU 8am Our Lady of Peace, 6pm St. Philip FRI 8am St. James

THE HOLY MASS -WEEKENDS SAT 4pm OLOP

6pm St. PhilipSUN 8am St. James 10am OLOP 4pm St. Philip —3rd Sunday of every month

Mass is bilingual

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSUN 7:15am-7:45am St. JamesSAT 3:00pm-3:45pm OLOPSAT 5:30pm-5:50pm St.PhilipIf you need to attend Confession outside one of these times, please call the office

Sacrament of Marriage - Call the parish at least six months in advance before setting date or making preparations

PRAYER LINE St. JamesRamona Mitchell 225.265.2352Myrna Schexnayder 225.405.1590St. PhilipCecile Hymel 225.265.7705Our Lady of PeaceMarlene Webre 225.265.4528

TRAVELING CHALICE November 16th—Terry Amedee23rd—Myron/Anne Reulet

Flowers and Sanctuary Candles

Our Lady of Peace: Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Ray Falgoust Family by Bernard Falgoust Adoration Chapel In Loving Memory of Rupert Becnel Family by Bernard Falgoust

St.Philip: Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Manuel Amedee by Claire Amedee St. Philip Icon In Loving Memory of Ellis Bourgeois by Family

St. James: Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Manford Sorrell, Sr. by Family

A Game Changer “This… is a game changer,” said the commercial. If you’ve watched any television in the past decade, you’ve heard such hyperbole to describe different products, mostly likely a new car or a new phone. The advertisers want you to believe that this thing will change your life. You’ve driven a car your whole life, but this time it will be different. Your smartphone has had the same general shape for the past 15 years – thank you, iPhone –, but this time it will be different. If all it took was a new car or new phone to change our lives, I would be out of a job. Why go to church if some product can satisfy all your needs?

Fortunately, we are not simply bodies. Each of us is a body and soul together. You have an eternal soul, which means that there is no product on earth that can meet all your needs. Your needs are not only physical but spiritual as well. This begs the question: If physical products are anointed by aggressive advertisers as game changers, is there an equivalent for the soul? What does a game changer for the soul look like?

Over the past weekends, Fr. John and I have been sharing about a parish experience that has benefited different parishes in our diocese and beyond. The parish experience is called the ACTS retreat. ACTS stands for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. As we mentioned last weekend, this is an overnight, weekend retreat that is hosted by fellow parishioners. The retreats for men and women are held separately. The retreat makes such an impression on parishioners that people line up to attend and to serve on the retreat. My experience of getting volunteers for anything in the parish is like pulling teeth. I believe the enthusiasm from people wanting to work the retreat is what gets a lot of priest’s attention.

After Mass last weekend, a visitor told me on his way out of Mass, “This can be a game changer for your parish.” He was speaking from his experience of an ACTS retreat in another diocese. Since then I’ve heard from parishioners who have family members that attended the retreat. Even after a few announcements, I can already see an interest in this retreat. It will be fun to promote the retreat until we have ours in May and August because one of the rules of the retreat is that you don’t share the details about it. This keeps the experience a surprise for those who attend for the first time.

I attended an ACTS retreat in April of 2016 up in Cottonport, LA. The biggest impression was the attendees, a cross section of men who don’t typically come to church except for funerals, Christmas and Easter (I’m more likely to see their wives). I thought to myself, “Here are the missing men!” If this retreat can reengage even a few men who normally excuse themselves from weekend Mass, I think it’s worth the effort.

Peace,Fr. Matthew

Upcoming Events

Fall Faith Formation Classes are being held at St. Philip

from 5:30-6:45pm on Monday evening.

10th Grade & Confirmation: OLOP:

December 7 12:30-3:30

SP/SJ:December 8

10th Grade 9am-11:15 11th Grade 9am-Noon

Baptisms: Baptisms are on an “as needed” basis. Please call the Pastoral

Center office to schedule.

Next Baptismal Seminar will be on December 12

at St. Philip at 6:30pm. You must register by the Tuesday BEFORE the class at www.canecatholics.com. Your registration form is sent to the office. This is how we determine how

many people will be attending the class.

Leadership Council Meetings

Cluster Meeting

Our Lady of Peace

St. Philip

St. James

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Prayer Groups/Bible Study Men’s Prayer Group OLOP- 7:00am on the last Saturday of the month

Charismatic Prayer Meeting - Mondays at 7pm at OLOP Bible Study- every other Monday at 9:15am in the Holy Cross Hall at OLOP

Meetings Good Children Meeting at GC Hall - First Sunday of the Month at 11am

OLOP Squires Meeting - HCH - First Sunday of the Month at 7pmSt. James KPC - Ladies- 1st Monday of the Month at 6pm

St. James KPC - 1st Sunday of the Month at 9:15am at St. JamesSt. James KPC Jr. Daughters 2nd Sunday of the month 9am in the Cake Room

St. Philip KPC Ladies- 1st Tuesday of the month at 5pm at St. PhilipOLOP K of C - Church Hall - First Thursday of the Month at 6:45pm

St. Philip CDA - St Philip Church Hall - Second Tuesday of the Month - 5:30pmOLOP KPC Ladies - Second Tuesday of the Month at 6pmOLOP CDA - HCH - 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 6pm

K of C 1514-meets at KC Home on 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 6:45pm

Rosaries, Adoration and Novenas Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is prayed on Tuesday after the 8am Mass at St. PhilipThe Scripture Rosary for Peace is prayed on Thursday at St. Philip at 5:10pm.Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament follow the 6:00pm Mass at St. Philip on First Thursday of month.Recitation of Rosary at 7:30am at St. James on FridaysRecitation of Rosary for Priests at 8:30am at St. James on Saturdays.Recitation of Rosary on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Mornings at OLOP before morning MassRecitation of Rosary every first Saturday of the month before the 4 pm mass by the CDA #2316 at OLOP

Choir Practices Monday

Spirit of Praise - OLOP - 6pm Tuesday

St. Philip Choir - 4pm Thursday

OLOP Gospel Choir- 6pm St. James Gospel Choir- 6pm

Reading for the Week Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15;Lk 19:11-28Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43

Ministry Schedules, Baptism Registration, & Online Giving Instructions are available on our website:

www.canecatholics.com

Mass Intentions Mass and Candle Intention books will be opened on Monday, December 2, 2019 for January – June of 2020.

Summer Faith Formation Summer Faith Formation will be held June 8-19, 2020. Registration and more information coming soon!

Job Openings The positions of Ministry Coordinator and Project Coordinator are currently available in the cluster. Both positions are part-time and the hours are negotiable. Please visit canecatholics.com for a full description of these positions. Email your resume to chymel@canecatholics.com

Thanksgiving Baskets CDA Court St. Philip 1504 will be collecting donations for Thanksgiving baskets to be distributed to members of our community. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Shadow Day Parent and students who are considering attending Ascension Catholic High School are invited to Shadow Day on Wednesday, November 20 beginning at 8:20am. Parents and students will attend Mass, tour the campus, and meet students and teachers as they walk through a typical day at ACHS. Please RSVP by calling (225)473-9227 ext. 221

Toy and Coat Drive St. James parish government, Dept. of Human Resources, CAA is hosting its annual toy and coat drive for needy families in St. James Parish. The Special Programs Dept is currently accepting donations to purchase toys and coats through Dec 2. Donations can be sent to St. James Council on Aging, P.O Box 87 Convent, LA 70723. Applications for families in need are being accepted through Nov. 30 at DHR, CAA office at the courthouse in Convent and the Courthouse Annex in Vacherie. Households with children age infant to 12 years are eligible to apply. Applications are available at the back of church. Please call (225)562-2442 for more information.

Senior Citizen Luncheon Good Children Society and the OLOP Gospel Choir along with the Knights and Ladies of KPC will be hosting their annual senior citizen luncheon on Sunday, December 8 beginning at 11am in the church hall at OLOP. Please come out and join us for great food and fellowship.

Save the Date Our Advent Mission will be held December 15th-17th at 6:30pm each evening. We hope that you can join us for these spiritual evenings. More information coming soon!

Life is hard, but have no fear Today’s readings take a fearless look at reality and reach a conclusion that we all know: life is hard. The prophet Malachi preaches fire and brimstone, warning us that evildoers will perish in flames. Saint Paul offers his own warning to the Thessalonians: keep busy, but never become a busybody. He reminds Christians that the apostles themselves worked in toil and drudgery as a model for how we ought to contribute to our community. The Gospel returns to the apocalyptic tone of Malachi, describing the utter chaos of the end-times. We will know the end is near when violence, catastrophe, and hatred dominate the earth. But we must not fear! God’s saving plan brings peace to our hearts. Malachi speaks of the sun’s healing rays, and Jesus himself promises to protect every hair on our heads.Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

November Schedule of Events

Sun Nov 17 Bilingual MassSP 4pm

Thurs Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day OLOP 8am (No Thursday Night Mass at SP)Pastoral Center CLOSED

Fri Nov 29 Pastoral Center CLOSED

Early Bulletin Deadline All Submissions for Dec 1st

bulletin due by November 19

SUN 3-4 AM, 4-5 AM (2), 9-10AM ,12 NOON – 1 PM, 6-7PMTUE 7-8 AMWED 11PM-12 MID, 1-2 AM, 6-7 AM, 9-10 AM,1-2 PM, 3-4 PMTHURS1-2 AM, 7-8 AM, 8-9 AM, 9-10 AM. 2-3 PMFRI 1-2 AM, 5-6 AM, 10-11 AM,12MID – 1 AMSAT. 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM , 5-6 AM, 4-5 PM (2), 5-6 PM, 10-11PM

Please call Rose Brazan to take one of these any other hours

Donald,Sr. & Genevieve Abadie Mrs. Daisy C. Allen Norman AllenRoland & Nell AmedeeBetty BecnelBluebeck, Irene & Jamin Becnel Christopher David Becnel Daniel BecnelDano & Diane R. Becnel J. G. & Marietta Becnel Joseph Lloyd & Geraldine BecnelJoseph Marcel Becnel Maurice Sr. & Daisy K. Becnel Mr. & Mrs. Jules E. Becnel Gustave & Olga Becnel Honorine, Roland Sr. and Jr. BecnelStephan Borne Emilca & Hazel BourgeoisEllis & Lena Bourgeois Gaspard & Ronnie BrazanFrancois, Jr. and Kelly Sue BrazanRobert Brown, Jr. Jessica Rodrigue BusscherIda Dumas Carey Orville & Josephine Celestine & Fly. Othello & Claudia Celestine Eve & Denis Sr. and Jr. Chenier Frederic Clarke Linda Steib ClarkDarnella M. Clark & Karen TassinEdward, Anna & Eddie Clement Joseph “Lal” and Frances Constant Lester, Lois & Neil Cortez Terry & Bertha CortezDonald Delatte, Jr.John, Jr., Rene’ & Hilda DonaldBernard, Esther & Karen Dumas Felicia Dumas Janet Becnel Folse

Reid & Jeanne FolseEarly & Mabel FolseHarold & Hilda FolseStella M. Folse Chance & Doris FrazierShirley FolseKermit & Annette GauthreauxDavid Mark GranierAndrew GravoisEdwin “Menew” Gravois Eloise B. GravoisHonora Gravois Joseph N. Gros, Jr. Joseph Sr. & Olympe Gros Raymond L Gros, Sr. George Grow, Jr. Gillis & Mabel GuillotKelsey HymelRussel and Doris P. Hymel Charles & Judith HubbellJohn & Belta InnessJohn & Laura Isom and Family Willie & Josephine Isom Paulette Smith & M/M Joseph I. James Warren A. JefferyByron J. & Morris Keller, Jr. Johnny J. & Jarran Keller Ora Lee L. KellerJulien & Edith Kliebert and Family Amy LaurentCarroll & Pearl LevetCecilia W. LoupPhilip & Inez MarseThomas & Thelma Marse Joseph, Gladys & Ernest Narcisse Morrison NarcisseClamce & Alvin OubreEddie & Therese Oubre Family Eugenia Steib Oubre and Family

Hurby J. OubreRaymond OubreShane & Larry A. Oubre, Sr. Tylen Oubre Madeleine & Jessie Oubre, Sr. Marjorie Narcisse PhilipHerman ReuletJoe Kirk Reulet Joyce ReuletLloyd, Lynn, Kenneth, & Michael Reulet Alwin Rodrigue August & Alice Rodrigue Chester & Joyce W. Rodrigue Manuel RodrigueTodd RodrigueAlfred RomeElodie RomeO’Neil and Mary D. RomeRoger & Eugene Rome V. J. RomeJerry RougeeLucien & Edna RougeeMr. & Mrs. Guy Schexnayder Alvin Joseph “Specky" SteibAndre & Iona Steib Benoit & Alice Steib & RashaudCharles Steib Charles & Dale Steib Paul & Alice I. Steib Rosemond & Vivian SteibSylvester & Vivian J. SteibCarla Paul SteibPaul & Bernice T. Stein and FamilyLeonard J. SteinTheresa & Euclide SteinJohn Jr. & Cameron StewartBen & Theolaine Tregre and Family Oscar Zeno, Sr. & Larry Jackson

In Loving Memory

Adorers needed for the following hours:

COLLECTION AMOUNTOffertory $3,683.25

ST. JAMESCOLLECTION AMOUNT

Offertory $2,908.00

Repairs and Restorations

$446.00

Cemetery Fund $280.00

All Souls $30.00

ST. PHILIPCOLLECTION AMOUNT

Offertory $5,472.50

Chapel $116.00

Repairs and Restorations $240.00

SJF $5.00

OUR LADY OF PEACE

In Loving Memory

Ramon Domino Karl Becnel 12/18/90 - 11/2/19 6/2/50 - 11/5/19

Roy Borne Kerry Becnel 11/23/38 - 11/4/19 1/23/57 - 10/23/19