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 PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 pm — 3:45 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses ROSARY: Wednesday: 8:20 am (Pro-Life) Thursday: 5:00 pm

REFLECTIONS – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ- We constantly hear about the importance of a balanced diet and the benefits of eating proper foods. Our spiritual development also requires nourishment. There are many resources available to us; the Scriptures, spiritual books, people who are experienced in the spiritual life, and the Eucharist. Do you take time to nourish your spirit? Do you value the gift of the Eucharist? Do you stop to reflect on what it means to receive the Eucharist? Do you use other resources to nourish and deepen your faith? Consider your spiritual “diet” and how you might improve it.

“Every time, then, you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes!” John 16:13

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…..a tradition of excellence in grades 4-12. Now accepting Applications for Admission to Catholic High School for the 2019-2020 school year. For more information please contact the Ad-missions Office at 337.256.5383 or email: ad-missions@chspanthers.com. Catholic High, New Iberia . . . Dedicated to the devel-opment of 4th - 12th grade students through academic excellence and Christ-centered values rooted in caring discipline, compassion, and zeal.

COMING IN JULY!

SAVE THE DATE! Nativity of Our Lady Vacation Bible Camp

July 15-19, 2019

Nativity of Our Lady Invites Children to Roar VBS: Life is wild, God is good. A summer kids’ event called Roar VBS will be hosted at Barsen Hall from Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19. At Roar, kids discover that God is good even when life gets wild! Kids par-ticipate in memorable Bible-learning activi-ties, which reminds them of God’s love, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Wild Bible Adventures, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through some-thing called God Sightings. Roar is for kids from Pre-K to 6th Grade and will run from 9am to 12:30pm each day. For more information, call Brenda Romero at 365-3759. You can register online at www.vbspro.events/p/a98682 ATTENTION: Please wear these colors on each particular day for our Vacation Bible Camp:

Monday, wear Red Tuesday, wear Blue

Wednesday wear Green Thursday, wear Yellow

And on Friday we will wear our VBS shirt that will be given to you on Thursday.

Nativity Parishioners have conveyed their appreciation of the beauty in the Shepherd’s Garden and wished to say Thanks to all vol-unteers who contribute their time and talents to the Shepherd’s Garden. Thank you!

Reception for Fr. Mario

Sunday, June 23rd

Following the 10:30am Mass Nativity Parish Hall

Everyone is invited!

Iberia Mental Health Initiative Family Support Group

A facilitator-led family support group which will assist family members and caregivers of individuals living with mental illness in a safe and confidential setting.

Every 4th Tuesday of each month 6pm - 7pm Meeting Room 2

Iberia Medical Center North Campus New Iberia

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 5:30pm Quang V. Nguyen, Clark Mouton Dylan P. Ortego (liv)(bd) Alberta & Sylvan Doré Wednesday, June 26, 2019 9:00am Robert Halphen, Sr., Dr. Roy Landry Mrs. Doris T. Collins, Quang V. Nguyen Justin P. Angelle (liv)(bd) Thursday, June 27, 2019 5:30pm Quang V. Nguyen, Clark Mouton Doralisse Hebert (bd) Blair O’Connor (liv)(bd) Friday, June 28, 2019 6:30am Quang V. Nguyen, Jennifer Eldridge Tara Romero (liv)(bd) Oliver Romero (liv)(bd) In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph Saturday, June 29, 2019 4:00pm Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Erroll Guyote Mrs. Doris T. Collins, Jan & Lee Slowik Winclise Bourque, Amelia Segura Selph Lynward “Lynn” Ransonet, June Guyote Marilyn & Joey Landry, Lois Broussard Sunday, June 30, 2019 7:00am Parishioners, Mary Livingston Thibodeaux Marlene T. Broussard, Mona B. Simon Dr. Merrick Wyble, Jennifer Eldridge Charles Froisy, Carroll & Doris Boutte Gwendolyn S. Gaspard (ann of death) 9:00am Msgr. H. J. Barsen, Quang V. Nguyen Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Agapito A. Castro Abigail “Abby” LeBlanc, Cyrus Rider Pat & Ella Henry, Lee & Alta Fontenot 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Joseph Viator Patti Gagnard, Donna M. Lanza Ida & Roland Robichaux, Walter Duplantis M/M Alexson “Frog” Boudreaux A Special Intention Liv. & Dec. Fly of Warren & Annie Hulin

SANCTUARY LIGHT:

In Memory of: Eloi Derouen

Because our church bulletin is printed out of state, all Mass intentions and announcements should be submit-ted to the office at least two weeks prior to the request-ed bulletin date, earlier if it is a holiday season because we have earlier deadlines. Thank you.

OUR LADY’S ALTAR SOCIETY - June 2019 “Sweet” Sale

& Raffle Winners:

1 $100 Walmart Card - B. Wayne Meaux 2 $90 Rouses Gift Card - Terry LaBiche 3 $90 Rouses Gift Card - Ruth Dupuis 4 Bracelet - Jimmy Robicheaux 5 All About You Gift Card - Crystal Melancon 6 Bird Feeder Basket - Roland Boudreaux 7 Decorative Basket Set - Crystal Melancon 8 Picnic Tote - Jill Beyt 9 Flower Church Doll - Patricia Leger 10 Butterfly Church Doll - Jenny Lopiccolo 11 Twig Yard Cross - Becky Genovese 12 Wind Chime - Ricky Bourque 13 Crate w/3 doz. Brown Eggs - Brenda Hebert 14 Who Dat Tumbler - Brenda Prejean 15 Garden Candle Set - Brenda Prejean 16 Fleur de Lis Cup - Betty Dupuis 17 Patio Lantern & Tray - Brenda Prejean 18 $30 Cajun Bowl Card - Gaston Broussard 19 Handmade Cards - Wayne Duhon. Jr. We wanted to thank everyone who contribut-ed in any way to make our “Sweet” Sale and Raffle such a great success!! The totals col-lected: “Sweet” Sale was $1,823.00 and Raf-fle was $600.00!!

Thank You!!!!

St. Francis Diner is in need of the following items: Paper towels, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, hand sanitizer. They are also in need of rice. Monetary donations are accepted and greatly appre-ciated. Please drop off donations directly to St. Francis Din-er 1201 S. Hopkins Street. Please call to make sure someone is available to accept your donation at 337-369-3362

TODAY’S READINGS 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: Peggy H. Vice, Stephanie Breaux Bradley, Celia Camacho, Faye Guidry, Ryan Ianaux, Sirena Rogers, Holly Hargett, Kolby Smith, Kori Smith, Cheryl Phelps, Hallie Batie, Jean Paul Mar-ceaux, Aysia Rochon, Kain Michael Romero, Janet Blanchard, Brec Hebert, Calli Hebert, Myrtle Oubre, Doris Boutte, London Trahan, Terry Trahan, Carol Hebert, Coleen Woolard, Margie Bushneal, Donald Babin, Heather Newman, Jaquie Gondran, Irene Hebert, Mary & Gilbert Bienek, Deborah McGrew St. Amant, Carmen Merryman, Malcolm Guilbeau, Fran Jackson, Gilbert Jackson, Rachel Landry, Dea-con John Sarkies, Robin L. Viator, Theresa Olmsted, Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Land-ry, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry Family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby Seneca, Glo-ria Landry, Kate & Dylan Ortego, Dustin & Nicole V. Ortego, Colin D. Trahan, Carson Viator, Carrol Navarre, Jr., Earline Navarre, Carrol Navarre, Sr., Peggy L. Meyers, Josephine Delcambre, Mazel Mey-ers, Brent Poirrier, Catherine Landry, Elijah Landry, Colby Russo, Terry Borel, Troy Fotch, Caroline Du-bois, Christopher Hebert Family, Tom Greig, Debra Shilow, Jason Goutierrez, Dawn Pelletier, Suzanne Hartwell, Heath Michael Boutte, Brent Buteaux, Gayle Hebert, Danny Segura, Lynette Landry, Karol-ee Crandall, Randy Breaux, Don & Margie Poche, Abby Musselwhite, Wilsey Poirrier, Ethan Medver, James Boudreaux, Corliss Ramirez, Dean Charpen-tier, Betty Romero, Michael Broussard, Bobby La-Biche, Alice Robicheaux, Shawn George, Laura George, Sylvia Hopes, Morris Newman, LaCinda Douglas, Cynthia Picard, Anna George, Philip Lan-con, Kreed Capritto, Rhonda Darden, Peggy Lancon, Mary Ann Babin, Clifton Babin, Cindy Trahan, Kay Bourreaux, Lynn Bodin, Harriet Fowler, Craig Dan-iels, Acey & Diana Frugé, Mercedes Turner, Lonnie Lavergne, Cheryl Lavergne, Sherry Darcey, Rita Gary, Kurt Lambalino, Kerry Romero, Kressant Landry, Joy Mayer, Lori Aguillard, Dale Landry, Charles Gautreaux, Jason Walker, Peggy Migues Please also pray for those individuals who, alt-hough they are in need of your prayers, have request-ed that their names not be publicized for privacy rea-sons.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 23, 2019

Reading I: Genesis 14:18-20 • Blessed by God most High! Reading II: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 • Each time you eat this bread and drink from this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord. Gospel: Luke 9:11b-17 • Christ feeds us. Theme: Jesus continues to offer himself to us and feed us in the Holy Eucharist.

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS June 24 - 30, 2019

June 24th Rev. Willard Dugas June 25th Rev. Edward Duhon June 26th Rev. Jacob DuMont, LC June 27th Rev. Nicholas DuPré June 28th Rev. Gilbert Dutel June 29th Rev. Dan Edwards June 30th Rev. Darren Eldridge

Retrouvaille Weekend Retrouvaille is a program for troubled marriages. The weekend provides a safe setting; encourag-ing couples to learn communication in marriage in a respectful manner. Visit the website for more information and to register www.helpourmarriage.com.

ENGAGED COUPLES Spend a weekend away from the cares and distractions of everyday living. Attend a Catholic Engaged En-counter Weekend. The weekend is open to any engaged couple

wanting to prepare for a deeper more meaningful life together in a marriage recognized by the Cath-olic Church according to its Church law. Upcom-ing weekend dates in 2019 are August 2 - 4, Sep-tember 20 - 22 and November 8 - 10. 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@gmail.com.

CURRENT EVENTS

MASS SERVERS June 25 - 30, 2019

DAY DATE

TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 6/25/19

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Pete Aucoin

Percy Barrilleaux Bea Romero

Sacristan

Wednesday 6/26/19

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Christine Halphen

Linda Viator Reneé Haney

Sacristan

Thursday 6/27/19

5:30pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

Kimberly Clay

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Brenda Romero

Sacristan

Friday 6/28/19

6:30am Fr. Mario Romero

Keith Comeaux

Thelma Hulin Mike Degeyter

Sacristan

Saturday 6/29/19

4:00pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

Samantha Valls

Lionel & Doris Louviere Brenda Romero

Cohen Schlicher Judith Schlicher

Sunday 6/30/19

7:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Ellen Claudy

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Brenda Oubre, Percy Barrilleaux

Autum Trahan Matthew Trahan

9:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Ginger Comeaux

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Phil & Reneé Haney

Anna Pham Ryan M. Gonsoulin

10:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Margo LeBlanc

Wes & Vicki Pattillo Karl & Sarah Boudreaux Holli Cambre, Kathy Indest Wayne Duhon

Cooper Romero Lexi Anderson

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:20am with Mass at 9am Thursday, June 27 2019 Women’s Ultreya - 7pm - Barsen Hall Sunday, June 30, 2019 2nd Collection - Peter’s Pence Jesus is Alive - 4pm - Parish Hall

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 23, 2019 [A]s often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.

— 1 Corinthians 11:26

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18; Ps 15:2-4ab, 5; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mt 7:15-20 Thursday Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 [6b-12, 15-16]; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5b-11; Lk 15:3-7 Saturday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Monday: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Tuesday: Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Thursday: St. Cyril of Alexandria Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday: Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles

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Upcoming Cenacle Retreats

July 12-14, 2019 Finding God in the Now! Every Day Experience

Presenter: Rev. Jim Sichko

August 2-4, 2019 Called To Be Holy:

On Being More Loving and Less Boring Presenter: Rev. Jim Siehko

Call Connie Armentor at 337-365-6945 for infor-mation about this retreat or information about any other Cenacle retreat.

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