401 S. Adams - P. O. Box 199 Phone: 337-334-2193 Rayne, LA 70578 Fax: 337-334-2199 Website: www.stjoerayne.org E-mail: stjoseph1872@diolaf.org Youth Hall: 337-334-5991 Rayne Catholic Elementary: 337-334-5657

Rev. Kendal Faulk Pastor Rev. Garrett Savoie Associate Pastor Deacon Tommy Adams Permanent Deacon Deacon Daniel Besse Permanent Deacon Deacon Denis LaCroix Permanent Deacon Deacon Tim Ledet Permanent Deacon

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 am Sunday 7:00 am, 10:00 am & 5:30pm Thursday 12:05 pm Monday 6:30 am Friday 6:30 am Tuesday 12:05 pm First Saturday 9:00 am

Parish office is open 8:00 am to 4:00pm Monday - Thursday and 8:00 am to Noon on Friday

March 9, 2014

First Sunday of Lent

Weekly Calendar Monday, March 10 Rosary Group-9:00 am, Church Prayer for Priests-2:00 pm, Church CMJ Mass-5:30 pm, Church Tuesday, March 11 That Man is You!-5:30 am, Family Life Ctr. Choir Practice-6:30 pm, Church Wednesday, March 12 RCE Mass-8:15 am, Church Elderberries-9:00 am, Family Life Center Rayne Guest Home Mass -3:30 pm Confirmation Practice-6:00 pm, Church Safe Environment Class– RCE Campus 6:00 Initial Ed. & 6:30 Continuing RCIA-7:00 pm, Family Life Center Thursday, March 13 Babyberries-9:00 am, Family Life Center Co-ed Ultreya– 6:00 pm, Church Friday, March 14 Saturday, March 15 Confirmation Mass-10:00 am, Church Reception after Mass, Family Life Center Sunday, March 16 Edge-6:30 pm, Youth Hall Life Teen-6:30 pm, Family Life Center

Sacrament of Baptism is held the 2nd Sunday of each month after 10AM Mass. Contact the Parish Office 4 to 6 months before to schedule Baptism Preparation. Classes are held the 4th Sunday of the month after 10AM Mass.

Sacrament of Marriage: Call the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of desired wedding date to schedule an appointment with Father in order to set the wedding date & begin the preparation process.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Mass or any other time by appointment.

Communion for the Shut-Ins: Please contact Deacon Tommy (334-8453) to schedule visits by a Minister of Communion.

Funerals: Families should contact the Funeral Home to make all the necessary arrangements.

Parish Membership: Every family in St. Joseph Parish is asked to register with the Parish Office by filling out a census form. If you have moved, changed your phone number or family information, please update your records. Census forms may be obtained at the Parish Office, on our website www.stjoerayne.org or in the lobby of church.

Call the Parish Office to add loved ones to the prayer list.

Please pray for these parishioners & friends of St. Joseph Parish:

Keith Alleman, Josette H. Baker, Tommy Bearb, Suzanne Bercier, Carleen Bertrand, Carter Bertrand, Jody Besse, Susan

Besse, Ella Boudreaux, Helen Boudreaux, Vivian Boudreaux, Betty Boullion, Cynthia Bourque, Judy Bourque,

Joseph Breaux, Jr., Debbie Low Breaux, Rick Briggs, Paulette S. Butcher, Percy Castille, Charles “Moon” Chappuis, Martin Chatelain Jr., Judy Chester, Kinley

Comeaux, Milo Comeaux, Eva Belle Credeur, Lovenia Credeur, Jacob & Amanda Dogua, John Doga, Jr., Randy

“Frog” Duplechin, Earl & Joyce Dupont, Susan Dupuis, Irene Durio, Bernice Eddie, Anthony Emmons, Lt. Kevin Fontenot, A. D. Foreman, Abbie Foreman, Ella Mae Foreman, Claudia

Fruge’, Debra Fusilier, Luke Gaspard, Lynette Gaspard, Patricia Gautreaux, Lynette Guidry, Nelda Guidry, Stormy LeMay Hamilton, Kadon Hebert, Karen Hebert, Philip Ray Hebert, Dana F. Hernandez, Dale Hodges, James Hodges, Diane Hoffpauir, Shawn Hoffpauir, Leo LaCroix Jr., Erica Latiolais, Olivia Grace Latiolais, James Lavergne, Doris

Lavergne, Margie Lavergne, Faye Ledford, Benjamin Lee, Eloise LeJeune, Ethel Leger, Deacon Leleux, Amanda Leon, Bailey Leon, Bridget Lonseth, Carla Lormand, Cooper Lor-mand, Mary Lou Marks, Laura M. Meaux, Beulah Meche,

Joyce Meche, Pat Melancon, Sybil Menard, Troy B. Menard, Merlin & Norma Miller, Donald “Rod” Mire, David Moore,

Tola Myers, Lily Navarre, Tina B. Northrup, Andre’ O’Brian, Joseph Ortego, Gale Prejean, Cynthia Melancon Reed, Alice

Richard, Dolores Richard, Elisha Richard, Karl Richard, Gene Romero, Damion Royer, Dot Royer, Don Sigur, Annie

W. Spell, Edmond Simon, Edward Simon, Hilda Simon, Tammy Stelly, Bill Storey, Joey Thibodeaux, Scott Vincent,

Cindy Vondenstein, John Weber, Lindsay West, Spike Wingate, Jessie Zaunbrecher

Perpetual Lamp

in our sanctuary burns constantly to proclaim the

real presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Tabernacle.

This week we dedicate the flame to:

George & Winnie Larriviere Alice & Cyrus Dugas

Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will. For further information

call the Parish Office at 334-2193.

PLEASE PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal

and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

March 10 Rev. Brian Taylor March 13 Rev. Paul Thibodeaux March 11 Rev. Alphonse Thainese March 14 Rev. Jude Thierry March 12 Rev. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ March 15 Rev. George Thychery March 16 Rev. Thomas Tierney, SJ

May the Lord bless you on the day of your birth and fill your life with much happiness. Raygan Benoit, Adam Boone, Andrew Broussard, Claire Dupont, Clare Foreman, Blake Lagneaux, Christine Simpson, John Beard, Gerald Bieri, Mary Cook, Kayla Fontenot, David Gilbert, Blanche

Guidry, Larry Guidry, Lorie Judice, Katie Leckelt, Jamille Menard, Marie Ortego, Mitchell Richard, Willie Richard, Ronald Sonnier, Stacey Thibodeaux, Orise Boudreaux, Haley Comeaux, Shannon

Cormier, David Freeman, Laura Istre, Martin LaCroix, Cecile Landry, Laura Leger, Louis Meche, Earline Menard, Carroll Owens, Jason Satchell, Hodges Toups, Eveline Constantine, Vivian Faul, Michelle Hensgens,

Patricia Latiolais, Marian Lormand, Hailey Matte, Donna Melancon, Gabriel Mire, Jimmy Smith, David Theriot, Andrew Wynn, David Babineaux, Jerome Calais, Kurt Dupuis, Megan Fontenot, Elliot Gilbert, Venus Guidry,

Gabrielle Langlinais, Edward Prejean, Bryson Romero, Eric Romero, Marshall Arceneaux, Haley Boudreaux, Maddie Boudreaux, Glenn Credeur, Andrus Fontenot, Jeanne Gossen, Lovelace Harrington, Ben Huesers, Cody Kibodeaux,

Audrey Mahaffey, Jerry Menard, Lois Myers, James Orillion III, Lilly Potier, Connie Romero, Ava Thibodeaux, Lexie Trosclair, Darla Bryson, Donnie Doga, Joseph Foytlin, James Haure, Wendy Lavergne, Angel Latiolais, Marlene Meche, Meaghan Mouton, Bernella Nolan, Sonya Tauzin, Brittney Thibodeaux, Ryan Trahan, Hunter Zaunbrecher

Monday, March 10th, Weekday in Lent 6:30 am Betty Guidry, Lawrence Richard Sr. Fly Tuesday, March 11th, Weekday in Lent 12:05 pm Rita M. Credeur, Guidry & Thibodeaux Fly, Addie Leger, Lloyd & Edna Morgan, Miles & Hollan Morgan, Harold & Robert Turner, Elpha & Roman Quebodeaux, M/M Alexson Comeaux, Bernice Credeur Fly Wednesday, March 12th, Weekday in Lent 6:30 am Conrad Gossen, Laura Z. Bellard, Viola G. Blanchard Fly, Halle Kate Fontenot Thursday, March 13th, Weekday in Lent 12:05 pm The Zaunbrecher Fly, Joseph & Ben Stutes, Jane Sweeney Friday, March 14th, Weekday in Lent 6:30 am M/M Leo Breaux, F. E. Landry Saturday, March 15th, Weekday in Lent 4:00 pm Wenzel Habetz Fly, Claby Broussard, Calvin J. & Allie Caillier Fly, Leodice & Sadie Menard, Ogel & Helen Lejeune Fly, Mantor & Rose Savoy Fly, The Soileaux Fly & Sean Credeur, Andrus P. Simon, Reggie Simoneaux, Pat & Aimee Wingate, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, George & Winnie Larriviere, Henry & Rita Gossen, M/M David Trahan, M/M Guillaume Deville, Donwid Deville, M/M Elita Hebert, Raoul Hebert Fly, Alma G. DeRouen, Louis Granger Fly, Andy Clement & Fly, Nettie C. Faulk, Luke Lejeune, Antoine & Agnes P. Menard Fly, Dischler & Leonards Fly, Joseph & Ben Stutes, M/M Isaac Stutes Fly, M/M Alcide Bourque Fly, Dewey Boudreaux, Hilman Lyons, Jeffrey Lee Lyons, M/M Ryness LeBlanc, Virginia Meyer, Christian Thomas Peltier, Hubert & Emma Thibodeaux Sunday, March 16th, Second Sunday in Lent 7:00 am Roicy & Mary Fusilier, Martin Chatelain Fly 10:00am Saundra Nichole Trahan, Michael John Guidry, Lillian S. Bourque, Bubba & Mona Zaunbrecher, James H. Comeaux, Bernice B. Schexnider, Thelma Smith, M/M Milton Seilhan Fly, Eunice Thomas Fly, L. P. Thomas Fly, Aaron & Tootsie Nugent, Oscar Menard, Dusty Prudhomme, Carson Brignac Sr., Louis, Hazel & Lucien Anthony St. Julien, Conrad Breaux, Medora Breaux, Rusty Guidry, Bernice “Bee” Guidry 5:30 pm All Parishioners

PARISH LIFE

February 16, 2014 Offerings

Weekend Offerings $ 11,646 Bishop’s Services Appeal 25 Building & Maintenance $ 60 Total Weekly Offerings $ 11,731

Thank you for your generosity.

“ST. JOSEPH FEEDS THE HUNGRY” FOOD DRIVE

Parishioners are asked to generously donate nonperishable items

to benefit the Daily Manna Christian Service Center

to feed the needy of our area.

Baskets will be placed at all entrances of church for your convenience.

Monetary donations may be brought to St. Joseph Parish Office.

Sponsored by Catholic Daughters Court Rayne

As we walk our Lenten journey to Easter, we are conscious of the loved ones who first set us on our spiritual

path. At this sacred time it is appropriate to remember them

in a special way.

St. Joseph is now accepting monetary donations for

Easter Flowers. These donations may be brought to

the Parish Office and made in memory of loved ones.

and Benediction

each Friday during Lent at 5:30 PM in Church

For more information, please call Deacon Tim at 334-5734

Elderberries Senior Group Sponsor AARP Safe Driver Course on Thursday Feb. 14th Jeanette Leger introduced the AARP representative, Robert Powell. The presentation consisted of infor-mation booklets and a video. Coffee, hot chocolate

and cookies were offered to all throughout the afternoon. In attendance were Barbara Gossen, Betty

Perrodin, Carol & Helen Menard, Pat Cartwright, Clara Ann Avant, Charles & Dot Hamilton, Billy &

Carolyn Allemond, Christina Hornsby, Rhonda Kidder, John & Shirley Quebodeaux, Carol &

Marlene Credeur, Louise Landry and Gercie Daigle.

Bishop’s Services Appeal

St. Joseph Parish donations and pledges to the 2013-2014 Bishop’s Services Appeal as of

January31st are $26,880. This represents 62% of our goal.

Thank you for your generosity.

with Fr. Savoie

Monday, March 24th, Tuesday, March 25th and Wednesday, March 26th

at 6:30 PM each evening in Church Mission will consist of

Mass with an elongated homily.

Confession will be available Wednesday, March 26th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

There will not be 6:30 AM Mass on Monday, March 24th or Wednesday, March 26th

nor Noon Mass on Tuesday, March 25th to allow parishioners to attend the Mission Mass.

Everyone is invited to a “Day of Reflection” St. Joseph Family Life Center

Saturday, April 12, 2014 10:00 AM Registration, Coffee & Biscuits

10:30 AM Presentation by Fr. Garrett Savoie 11:30 AM Celebration of Mass

12:30 PM Lunch provided 1:00 Afternoon presentation

No advance registration or admittance fee required Love offerings will be accepted

Sponsored by: Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Rayne #844

For more information, contact Linda at 660-5314

2014 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held

June 2nd through June 6th 9:00 am to Noon on the RCE Campus

Please contact Georgette at 334-2193 for additional information or to volunteer

Safe Environment Training has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, March 12th

on the RCE Campus Initial Education - 6:00 PM in Room 11

Continuing Education - 6:30 PM in Room 12 Safe Environment Continuing Education is also available online at www.VIRTUS.org for those that previously attended Initial Training and

wish to recertify.

Saturday, March 15th at 10:00 AM Mass Reception immediately following

In the Family Life Center Sponsored by:

Catholic Daughters Court Rayne #844

Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish JOB OPENING FOR

Director of Advancement/Communication

Duties include: Overall marketing of the school Internal and External Communication Public and Alumni Relations Solicitations and Donations Annual Appeal/Annual Report Special events and programs Experience & proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite preferred Salary DOE; Benefits provided

Notre Dame does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, national or ethnic origin in

its educational programs, activities or employment policies.

Email resume’ to Principal, Cindy Istre at cistre@ndpios.com

C. M. J.

(now called CCD) for students in grades K through 5th

will be held for two weeks each Summer instead of on Monday evenings

throughout the school year. Classes this Summer

will be June 16th - June 27th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on the RCE Campus

Registration Forms: will only be available online through the parish

website : www.stjoerayne.org Registrations will NOT be mailed to your home

as in past years. If you do not have access to a computer

please call the Religious Education Department to schedule an appointment for

Assisted Registration.

Early Bird registration will be $20.00 per student from March 1st through April 15th,

thereafter students registering will pay $30.00. Deadline for registration is May 15th.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this transition year.

Please contact Georgette at 334-2193 for additional information or to volunteer.

Religious Education Week at a Glance

Monday, 3/10 CMJ Mass-5:30 pm, Church Wednesday, 3/12 RCE Mass-8:15 am, Church Confirmation Practice-6:00 pm, Church Safe Environment Class-RCE Campus 6:00 pm, Initial Ed, Room 11 6:30 pm, Continuing Ed, Room 12 RCIA-7:00 pm, Family Life Center Thursday, 3/13 Babyberries– 9:00 am, Family Life Center Saturday, 3/15 Confirmation Mass-10:00 am, Church Reception after Mass, Family Life Center Sunday, 3/16 No Children’s Church Edge-6:30 pm, Youth Hall Life Teen-6:30 pm, Family Life Center

AREA LENTEN SERVICES

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9

St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church – Abbeville 6:00 pm Mass, Divine Mercy Chaplet & Novena to follow on Tuesdays of Lent & ending April 27 Divine Mercy Sunday (April 27) Confessions: 5:00 p.m. For information call office: 337.893.5631

St. John the Baptist Church – Lyons Point Mission of the Divine Mercy: Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 p.m. Talk by Sisters of Reparation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus followed by veneration of a 1st Class Relic of St. Faustina. For information call office: 337.783.2968 Web-site: www.icc-stjb.org

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church – Church Point Mass & Mission: Monday, March 10 – Wednesday, March 12 Mass at 6:00 pm, Mission of the Divine Mercy at 6:30 pm. Presenters: Sisters of Reparation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. For information call office: 337.684.5494

Our Mother of Mercy Church - Rayne Mission: Monday, March 10 – Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00 pm each evening. Presenters: Fr. Allen Breaux, Fr. Mark Miley and Fr. Jude Thierry. For information call office: 337.334.3516

St. Edward Church – Richard Mass & Mission: Monday, March 10 – Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00 pm each evening. Presenter: Karlo Broussard. For information call office: 337.684.5991 or Web-site: www.stedward-richard.org

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church – Mire Mission: Monday, March 17 & Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm both evenings Presenter: Fr. Gary Schexnayder. For information call office: 337.873.6574

St. Alphonsus Church – Maurice Mission: Monday, March 17 – Wednesday, March 19 at 6:30 pm each evening. Presenter: Fr. Chester Arceneaux For information contact office: 337.893.4099

Our Mother of Mercy Church – Church Point Mission:Monday, March 17 & Tuesday, March 18, 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 19, 5:30pm Mass, 6:00pm Confession Presenter: Deacon Charles Richard. For information contact office: 337.684.2319

St. Joseph Church – Maurice Lenten Revival: Monday, March 24 – Wednesday, March 26 at 7:00 pm each evening. Presenter: Fr. Chester Smith, SVD. For information call office: 337.893.5428

St. Joseph Church – Rayne Mission: Monday, March 24 – Wednesday, March 26, 6:30pm Mass. Presenter: Fr. Garrett Savoie Lenten Day of Reflection: Saturday, April 12 at the Family Life Center,10am-2pm Presenter: Fr. Garrett Savoie (lunch provided, no fee, no registration) For information contact office: 337.334.2193

St. John the Evangelist Church – Mermentau For information contact office: 337.824.2278 Mission: Monday, March 31 – Wednesday, April 2. Presenter: Fr. Michael Champagne.

St. Michael the Archangel Church – Crowley For information contact office: 337.783.7394 Mission: Monday, April 7 – Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00 pm. Presenter: John Angotti

St. Anne Church – Cow Island For information call office: 337.643.7714 Mission: Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11at 6:00 p.m. Presenter: Deacon Cody Miller.

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Mar. 10 6:30 am Clinton Boullion Brenda Hooper, Patricia Greene, Matilda Johnson Brenda Hooper

Mar. 11 12:05 pm Margaret Young Daniel Habetz, Charmaigne Lawless, Linda Ancona Margaret Young

Mar. 12 6:30 am Jeanette Leger Deacon Tommy, Flo Broussard, Rita Monceaux Rita Monceaux

Mar. 13 12:05 pm Dolores Deville Charmin Broussard, Peggy Lake, Daniel Habetz Helen Boudreaux

Mar. 14 6:30 am Paul Molbert Clarence Arsement, Liz Deaville, NEED HELP Rita Monceaux

Mar. 15 4:00 pm Larry Van Pelt, Debra Reed

Deacon Dan, Barry LeBlanc, Gale Prejean, Edward Prejean, Barbara Nugent, NEED HELP

Anna Claire Gossen, Annabelle Pitts, Austin Gossen

Gilbert & Mary Cormier

Mar. 16 7:00 am Dolores Deville, Joe Swinkey

Deacon Denis, Keith Vienne, Mary Leger, Mona Vienne, Brunella Reed, Matilda Johnson, Georgette Richard

Nicholas Reaux, Joseph Ware

Brunella Reed

10:00 am Faye Jeffers, Paul Molbert

Deacon Tommy, Harry Comeaux, Jonathan Broussard, Nathan Mouton, Eva Simon, Marlon Leger, Linda

Arceneaux

Matthew Molbert, Maddie Murrell,

Layne Thibodeaux

Melinda Leger

5:30 pm Leah Guidry Deacon Tim, Lance Abshire, Nancy Sarsfield, Mike Abshire, Janet Bertrand, Denise Breaux, Jimmy Fontenot

Luke Mire, Jude Thibodeaux

Eric Mire, Flo Broussard

Mar. 17 6:30 am Clinton Boullion Patricia Greene, Brenda Hooper, Mike Ortego Brenda Hooper

Mar. 18 12:05 pm Margaret Young Daniel Habetz, Linda Ancona, Mary Guidry Margaret Young

Mar. 19 6:30 am Jeanette Leger Deacon Tommy, Flo Broussard, Mona Vienne Robert Simoneaux

Mar. 20 12:05 pm Dolores Deville Leah Guidry, Peggy Lake, Charmaigne Lawless Charmaigne Lawless

Mar. 21 6:30 am Clarence Arsement Keith Vienne, Liz Deaville, NEED HELP Rita Monceaux

Mar. 22 4:00 pm Cathy Breaux, Rita Monceaux

Deacon Tommy, Brenda Hooper, Larry LeBlanc, Peggy Lake, Clara LeBlanc, Tammy LeBlanc, Lyn Guidry

Cody LeBlanc, Sarah LeBlanc, Steven Lopez

Cathy Breaux

Mar. 23 7:00 am Becky Miller, Dan Landry

Deacon Tim, Barry LeBlanc, Mary Guidry, Flo Broussard, Sylvia Alleman, Darrel Dugas, Patrick Miller

Evan Hebert, Ethan Comeaux, Kaleb Comeaux

Flo Broussard

10:00 am Connie Richard, Tessa Himel

Deacon Dan, Margaret Young, Jared Lawless, Kathy Breaux, Liz Deaville, Eva Simon, Faye Jeffers, Jonathan

Hebert

Morgan Boudreaux, Ethan Bowling,

Jake Benoit

Faye Jeffers

5:30 pm Janet Bertrand Deacon Denis, Bill Says, Randy Bertrand, Lance Abshire, Angela Says, Russell Menard, NEED HELP

Heidi Guilbeau, Tanner Fee

Gilbert & Mary Cormier

“Let us pray for all good and faithful priests

who dedicate themselves to their people

with generosity and unknown sacrifices.”

Pope Francis

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Joseph Church #467550 401 S. Adams Avenue Rayne, LA 70578 TELEPHONE 337-334-2193 CONTACT PERSON Linda Ancona SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP 2420 TRANSMISSION TIME Friday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION March 9, 2014 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 THROUGH 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS