` eSt. Peter Roman Catholic Church Mission Statement

Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by living

the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacrament, and

Service as taught by the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter

Parish is a community of dedicated Catholics centered on

the Eucharist, which is the source and the summit of all that

we do and hope to become. Approved August 19, 2014

PARISH SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY EUCHARIST

As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is central to who we are and what we do.

Regular Mass Times are listed on the front of the

bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To

receive formation for First Holy Communion,

contact the Parish Office, 896-9408.

SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Essential to the Christian Life, the Sacrament of Confession is where we come into

contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us.

Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing

our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a

personal relationship with Jesus. 30 minutes before

every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered. If you need to receive the Sacrament of Confession

for the first time, contact the Parish Office, 896-

9408.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Through the waters of Baptism, the new Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal

Life. To have your infant baptized, please contact

the Parish Office at least 2-4 months prior to the baby’s due date so that there is enough time to

complete preparation for the Sacrament.

Parents should be registered, participating members of the Parish Family.

Proposed Sponsors (Godparents) should be

attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors receive a Baptismal Packet which must be

completed and received before attendance at a

Baptismal instruction class is scheduled. A Baptismal date is determined after all Church

requirements are satisfied.

If you are a parent or an adult seeking the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish

Office, 896-9408.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE In the beginning, God created mankind

as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love

for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is

made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the Church and the world. Couples discerning the

vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the

Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior

to the desired wedding date.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL

ARRANGEMENTS The Church and her Sacraments

accompany us at every moment of our life. When

we are very sick or nearing the end of this life, we receive the healing of Christ through Anointing of

the Sick. Please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408,

to make an appointment. Also, contact the church office before

you contact anyone else in making funeral

arrangements. We are here to guide you through that most difficult time.

NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME Register at: www.sprcc.org.

Or call the parish office.

Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator Patricia Blumrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 896-9408

Faith Formation Secretary, Parish Receptionist Jody McConnell..... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager Cindy Courville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408

Capital Campaign Office Manager Cindy Courville. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Parish Deacon Deacon Barney Lejeune . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Carencro Catholic School Principal

Andre` Angelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 896-8973 Perpetual Adoration Coordinators

Gloria Matte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 658-3759 Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334

Neocatechumenal Way John McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-4267 Sacred Music Coordinator

Dr. Michael Totaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408 Natural Family Planning

Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 886-1437 Pro-Life Coordinators Giuseppe & Iveth Tarantino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . rocio20@gmail.com Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator

Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334 Catholic Daughters

GeorgAnna Robichaux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-0120 St. Anne Society Madeline S. Braquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-8703 Bonne Mort Society

Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780 Knights of Columbus

(3rd Degree) Wilbert Lacombe, Grand Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-4664 (4th Degree) Alfred Palombo, Faithful Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-3550

Altar Servers Matt Arceneaux .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mattarceneaux@gmail.com

St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9499 God’s Little Dusters

Rose Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-6278 Usher Coordinator

Iray Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . .896-4109 Cub Scout Pack 497

Bobby Kennerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552-8962 Boy Scout Troup 143

Brian Deshotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .654-7488 Prayer Line

Debbie Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-6662 Unplanned Pregnancy

For Free Confidential Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 289-9366

Parish Pastoral Council Members Corey Bordelon, Chairman, Janet Stelly, Vice-Chairman Matthew Arceneaux, Secretary John Bergeron, Allen Latour, Barney Lejeune, Duane Prejean, Carolyn Huval Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair, Bob Simpson, Finance Committee Vice Chair, Burt Arceneaux, Frank Connolly, Parish Trustees

OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Tuesday - Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm Wednesday - Friday: 8am-12noon

Fr. Mark P. Ledoux Pastor

VOLUME 1116 NUMBER 1115

THIS WEEKEND: + National Vocations Awareness Week Begins!

+ Daylight Savings Time Ends!

+ Blessing of Expectant Mothers

following Sunday 10:00am Mass

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MONDAY – NOVEMBER 6

6:30AM – Mass [Parish Hall] 6:30PM – Neocatecumenal Way Catechesis [CCS Cafeteria]

TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 7 6:30AM – Mass [Parish Hall] 6:00PM – Choir Practice [Parish Hall]

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 8 6:30AM – Mass [Parish Hall] 5:30PM – Overeaters Anonymous [St. Anne House]

THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 9 6:30AM – Mass [Parish Hall] 6:30PM – Neocatecumenal Way Catechesis [CCS Cafeteria]

FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 10 6:30AM – Mass [Parish Hall]

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 11 Pray for the Peaceful Repose of our Past Pastor

Rt. Rev. Msgr. A. M. Wassler (1947-1968) (DA 11/11/1984)

4:00PM – Mass [Parish Hall] 7:00PM – Neocatechumenal Way [St. Anne House]

SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 12 7:00AM, 10:00AM, 5:30PM; EXTRAORDINARY FORM 1:00pm

FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER WORSHIP: In this month of November dedicated to The Holy Souls in Purgatory, we pray especially for the deceased members of St. Peter Church. May St. Peter, our patron, intercede for the grieving and welcome our deceased into the Glory of Heaven. FAITH FORMATION: For the young parents and children of our parish to be renewed in strength and courage against temptation as they seek to love Christ and His Church above all else so to become fully alive, reaching the great destiny that humanity has been made for. EVANGELIZATION: May we be fruitful and effective missionaries of evangelization where Christ Jesus can be witnessed in our humanity as our true King. SOCIAL JUSTICE: In this month, where as a Nation we celebrate Thanksgiving, may our hearts burn with gratitude for our many undeserved blessings as we remember those less fortunate than ourselves. BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: In this month, dedicated to Stewardship of Gratitude, may we always remember to support our church parish family with our time, talent and treasure.

SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

NATIONAL VOCATIONS

AWARENESS WEEK

NOVEMBER 5 - 11, 2017

As Catholics, we firmly believe that God has a plan for our lives! He calls some to marriage, some to the priesthood, and others to religious life or to live as generous single people. Fully living our own vocations – and teaching young people how to discern God’s call – is a serious duty, but also a joyful one.

National Vocation Awareness Week, was instituted by the U.S. Bishops in 1976, and is now celebrated the first week of November. NVAW is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. During this week, please pray about how God is calling you to live your vocation more deeply. Encourage the young people in your life – children, grandchildren, students, and friends – to be open if God calls them to priesthood or religious life.

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER

FOR EVANGELIZATION: Christians in Asia That Christians is Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions.

BLESSING OF EXPECTANT MOTHERS - This Sunday following the 10:00am Holy Mass, all expectant mothers are invited to receive a blessing for a safe delivery and the protection of their child.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5th

Remember to set your clock BACK one hour before going to bed on Saturday, November 4th!

FR LEDOUX AWAY FROM THE PARISH Fr. Ledoux will be away from the parish from Monday, Nov. 6th through Wednesday, Nov. 8th. Fr. will be traveling to MD Anderson in Houston for his six-month medical checkup. Please keep Fr. Ledoux in your prayers for safe travels and favorable test results.

PRAYER TO KNOW ONE'S VOCATION

Lord, my God and my loving Father, you have made me to know you, to love you, to serve you, and thereby to find and to fulfill my deepest longings. I know that you are in all things, and that every path can lead me to you.

But of them all, there is one especially by which you want me to come to you. Since I will do what you want of me, I pray you, send your Holy Spirit to me: into my mind, to show me what you want of me; into my heart, to give me the determination to do it, and to do it with all my love, with all my mind, and with all of my strength right to the end. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.

"Don't be afraid to say 'yes' to Him with all your heart, to respond generously and to follow Him! Don't let your soul grow numb, but aim for the goal of a beautiful love which also demands sacrifice."

~Pope Francis

HOFFMAN PIPE ORGAN

Dear Friends in Christ,

As follow-up to Fr. Ledoux’s recent presentation regarding substantial problems with the pipe organ, I respectfully ask that you please read carefully the letter below, written by Mr. Keith D’Anna, Director of Music / Choir Master / Organist, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Lafayette. Keith is a highly-respected pipe organist in the Lafayette area, whose knowledge about this amazing instrument is extensive. I appreciate Keith’s willingness to craft such a thoughtful and informative letter.

As you can see from Keith’s letter, the Hoffman Pipe Organ at St. Peter Church is one of only three Hoffman pipe organs in the Acadiana region. There is little I can add to Keith’s compelling and well-articulated support for the proper repair, maintenance, and upkeep of our Hoffman pipe organ. As Fr. Ledoux indicated several weeks ago, the needed repairs to our pipe organ will cost an estimated $63,000. This is significantly less than the cost of a new and comparable pipe organ. I humbly ask that you consider prayerfully making a donation specifically to this endeavor, in order to offset pipe organ repair costs. It is important to note that the pipe organ repair project was not previously anticipated. As such, it is not among the various projects that comprise our parish’s capital campaign. Donations to the pipe organ repair can be made by simply contacting Cindy Courville at the parish office or speaking directly to Fr. Ledoux about a donation. I am so very grateful to Fr. Ledoux for his dedication and commitment to this important project. Moreover, I am equally grateful to the members of the St. Peter Trustees & Finance Committee, who assented to Fr. Ledoux’s request that the parish proceed with these essential repairs to our pipe organ. Thank you for your prayers and consideration.

Yours in Christ,

Michael W. Totaro Parishioner and Sacred Music Coordinator St. Peter Roman Catholic Church Carencro, Louisiana

August 14, 2017 Dear Parishioners of St. Peter

My name is Keith D’Anna and I am the Director of Music, Choir Master and Organist at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Lafayette, a position I have held since October of 2013. Along with my musical duties I am also responsible for improvements and maintenance of the Kegg / Hoffman Pipe Organ which was rebuilt and augmented in 2015. I received a Master of Music Degree in Organ Performance from LSU in 1986 and continued my studies toward the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree. I have been privileged to serve the Catholic Church as a Director of Music and Organist / Choir Master for 45 years.

Your pastor, Fr. Ledoux, contacted me in 2016 concerning your historic Hofmann Pipe Organ. The mechanical, and tonal difficulties with the organ were becoming more and more pronounced and needed to be addressed. I recommended he contact the P.H. Swartz Company/Pipe Organ Services to evaluate the current condition of the organ and make recommendations for its repair. The P.H. Swartz Company maintains the Kegg / Hoffman Organ at Our Lady of Fatima and their professionalism and attention to detail is evident in their work.

I was present when the P.H. Swartz Company evaluated the organ and I am in complete agreement with their recommendations for repair. Although visually and tonally beautiful, a pipe organ must be properly maintained for it to operate at peak capability. While periodic tuning of the pipes and oiling of the blower (the fan that supplies air to the pipes) are necessary, other important areas must be addressed periodically such as re-leathering of the main reservoirs (bellows that keep the air pressure steady), re-leathering of the pitmans (the individual pipe valves), and servicing and possible updating of the switching system which opens and closes the pipe valves. The combination action (which allows quick registration changes for the organist) also needs to be evaluated and updated.

The Hofmann Pipe Organ at St. Peter is truly a gem of Acadiana and part of the rich heritage and legacy of premiere pipe organ builder Otto Hofmann. Mr. Hofmann built organs throughout the state of Louisiana and his mantra was “every church deserves and should have a pipe organ.” You have at St. Peter one of three Hofmann organs in this area (Our Lady of Fatima in Lafayette, St. Mary Magdalen in Abbeville, and your beautiful church of St. Peter in Carencro). In Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, it states, “Among all other instruments which are suitable for divine worship, the pipe organ is ̒ accorded pride of placeʼ because of its capacity to sustain the singing of a large gathered assembly, due to both its size and its ability to give “resonance to the fullness of human sentiments, from joy to sadness, from praise to lamentation.” Likewise, “the manifold possibilities of the organ in some way remind us of the immensity and the magnificence of God.”

The Hofmann Pipe Organ at St. Peter will serve the faith community in Carencro for another 50 to 70 years if the necessary repairs are carried out. It’s rebuilding and renovation would be a testament of the community’s love for the liturgy and worship of Our Lord. I will do everything that I can to assure you that the repairs are carried out in a timely and professional manner.

Respectfully yours, Keith M. D’Anna: Director of Music / Choir Master / Organist Our Lady of Fatima Church Lafayette, LA

ST. PETER’S HOFFMAN PIPE ORGAN PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLE

INSIDE WIND CHEST OF PIPE ORGAN; MOTOR AND BELLOWS REMOVED FOR RE-LEATHERING

RESERVOIR: PRIOR TO REPAIR

PIPE ORGAN CONSOLE WITH COMPONENTS REMOVED

LARGER PIPES REMOVED FOR REPAIR

FOOT PEDALS REMOVED FROM CONSOLE

RE-LEATHERING

RESERVOIR: GUSSET INSTALLED

RESERVOIR PROGRESS

RESERVOIRS COMPLETED

NAME BOARD

COMPONENTS PACKED AND READY FOR SHIPMENT

PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY! For the week of November 6th – November 12th:

November 6 Rev. Gregory Downs

November 7 Rev. Wayne Duet

November 8 Rev. Willard Dugas

November 9 Rev. Nicholas DuPre’

November 10 Rev. Gilbert Dutel

November 11 Rev. Luiz Dutra

November 12 Rev. Dan Edwards

O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep Thy servants within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, where none may harm them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, purpled with Thy Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of Thy glorious Priesthood. Let Thy holy love surround them and shield them from the world’s contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit, and may the souls to whom they minster be here below their joy and consolation, and in Heaven their beautiful and everlasting crown. Amen.

Saint Peter / Diocesan Centennial COMBINED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Capital Campaign Goal: $2,500,000.00

Gifts & Pledges to Date: $2,004,232.79

121 Committed Prayer Partners 39 Anonymous Donors

520 Gifts & Pledges

Visit the parish website at www.sprcc.org for more details.

PRAY FOR A SEMINARIAN EACH DAY! For the week of November 6th – November 12th:

November 6 Brother John Joseph, CJC (Payton Bourque)

November 7 Joseph Boustany

November 8 Alex Cormier

November 9 Randy Courville

November 10 Myles Creek

November 11 Brent Didier

November 12 Cameron Domingue

O Lord Jesus Christ, great High Priest, I pray that You call many worthy souls to Your holy priesthood. Enlighten the Bishop and Vocation Director in the choice of candidates, the Spiritual Directors in molding them, and the professors in instructing them. Lead the seminarians daily in Your unerring footsteps, so that they may become priests who are models of purity, possessors of wisdom, and heroes of sacrifice. May they be steeped in humility and aflame with love for God and man, apostles of Your glory, and sanctifiers of souls.

Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us. Amen.

Your prayers are a welcome gift and are needed

for the success of our Capital Campaign.

Call Cindy Courville at the parish office for more information.

WITH GREAT EXCITEMENT AND

GRATITUDE, WE ANNOUNCE

THAT WE HAVE EXCEEDED THE

TWO MILLION DOLLAR MARK

IN OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN!!

YOUR GENEROSITY AND LOVE FOR

ST. PETER PARISH AND OUR DIOCESE,

IS SUPPORTING THE GREAT WORK OF

“BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER”,

“FOR THE GLORY OF GOD”!!

ST. PETER / DIOCESAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN

80.17% OF GOAL REACHED

To all who pledged to the ST. PETER / DIOCESAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN –

THANK YOU!

We pray in gratitude for everyone who has already pledged support to the needs of St. Peter and our Diocese and prayerfully support all those who are still discerning what they are able to give. We fervently ask God to guide and bless us as we work together to build our future.

Things to Keep in Mind: + We are asking for 5-year pledges which are not contracts. + If you have previously made a pledge, we will cancel that pledge and begin your new 5-year pledge. Each parishioner will only have ONE pledge. + You have an option to pick a start date to begin your payments.

Please keep the new pledges coming!

➢ EVERY GIFT COUNTS!

BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

ADORERS ARE NEEDED! PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED

Sunday: 6am, 8am, 10am, 11am, 4pm, 7pm, 8pm Monday: 7am; Tuesday: 5pm, 8pm Friday: 10am, 12pm, 5pm, 10pm Saturday: 3am, 10am, 1pm, 2pm, 7pm, 8pm

*** Our Chapel also has an URGENT need for substitutes on an

as-needed basis. Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 to sign up.

"The message of all the Marian apparitions, both past and present, is that the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will culminate in the Eucharistic reign of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This Eucharistic reign will come through perpetual adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament"

~ Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration - Fire from Heaven

NEOCATECHUMENAL WAY CATECHESIS

Come and Listen

Monday & Thursday Evenings 6:30 – 7:30pm

Carencro Catholic School Cafeteria

(Free Babysitting Provided)

(ages 13 and up)

“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (Jn 6:68).

URGENT NEED: Sunday: 12:00am; Friday: 1:00am

FOR ALTERNATING WEEKS: Sunday: 11:00pm

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TEURLINGS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Thursday, November 9th

All parents and students who are considering Teurlings Catholic High School for the 2018-2019 school year are invited to join us for TCH OPEN HOUSE – Thursday, November 9th in the cafetorium.

Tours begin at 4:00, 5:00, & 6:00pm. For more information, contact Maria Hanes in the Admissions Office at 235-5711 Ext.1, or mhanes@tchs.net or visit our website: www.tchs.net.

CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL

CARENCRO CATHOLIC IS CELEBRATING

120 YEARS OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION

IN THE COMMUNITY OF CARENCRO!

WALK-THROUGH WEDNESDAYS Interested in enrolling your child for the 2018-2019 school year in a Catholic school with a Faith-Filled Environment & Proven Academic Excellence? Grades: PK (3yr old) - 8th grade. Tours available every Wednesday in November excluding the week of Thanksgiving from 9:30am - 11:30am. If these times are not convenient for you, please contact Paula Frederick to schedule an appointment: (337)896-8973 or pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org.

ATTENTION ALUMNI!! Send your full name and mailing and/or e-mail address to Paula Frederick at

pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org. **Include the last year you attended St. Ann, St. Pierre, Assumption or CCS.

ALUMNI BIOGRAPHIES Calling all St. Ann, Assumption, St. Pierre and Carencro Catholic Alumni! CCS would like to highlight all of our alumni in the Crusader News, our weekly newsletter and on Facebook. If you are an alumnus or someone you know is, please send Paula Frederick a short bio telling us of your accomplishments since you left one of the four Carencro Catholic schools. You can mail it in to the school, 200 W. St Peter Street, Carencro, LA 70520 or email pfrederick@carencrocatholic.org.

Proud Feeder School of Teurlings Catholic High School WE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE!

Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admissions or employment.

PHONE: 337-896-8973 FAX: 337-896-1931

www.CarencroCatholic.org

DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE UPCOMING EVENTS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

1ST – 8TH GRADE FAITH FORMATION CLASS (Parents & Students)

Thursday, November 16th; 6:30pm; CCS Gym Required class for all Catholic School & Catholic

Homeschool Students & Parents

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION please contact your mentor for meeting information.

OFFICE OF PRO-LIFE APOSTOLATE

PROJECT RACHEL

Individual post abortion healing sessions. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Contact: Karol Meynard or Trista Littell at 337-261-5607

OFFICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE

SURVIVOR OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP The death of a loved one is never easy and grief is experienced differently for everyone. The Jacob Crouch Suicide Prevention Services and the Office of Marriage and Family Life have formed a support group especially tailored for survivors of suicide. This group will provide a safe place for those who have lost a loved one to suicide to share their struggles, experiences, and pain as they struggle to regain hope and strength. The group will be facilitated by a licensed counselor and is open to all survivors of suicide over the age of 18. The group will meet on two evenings a month. Please call Kelley Chapman at 337-261-5653 for more information or to register.

SUICIDE SURVIVOR MASS In honor of the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, the Office of Marriage and Family Life will offer a Mass to remember loved ones lost to suicide. Join us at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Church on Saturday, November 11th at 10:00 AM. Please bring a framed picture to the Mass. For more information and to register the name of your loved one that died by suicide to be read during the Mass, please call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 337-261-5653.

THE CHOICE WINE The Choice Wine is a pathway to authentic marital happiness. Couples will learn how to virtually divorce-proof their marriages, experience the superabundant love and mercy of God and realize a foretaste of Paradise in their marriages and families. For a complete list of parishes participating in The Choice Wine or for more information, please visit http://thechoicewine.org.

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“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”

Jesus to St. Faustina: "This firm resolution to become a saint is extremely pleasing to Me. I bless your efforts and will give you opportunities to sanctify yourself. Be watchful that you lose no opportunity that My providence offers you for sanctification. If you do not succeed in taking advantage of an opportunity, do not lose your peace, but humble yourself profoundly before Me and, with great trust, immerse yourself completely in My mercy. In this way, you gain more than you have lost, because more favor is granted to a humble soul than the soul itself asks for." (Diary 1361)

CARENCRO COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Saturday, December 2nd; 9:00am – 4:00pm

The Annual Carencro Country Christmas, sponsored by the Carencro Business Association, will be held Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Carencro Community Center, 5115 N. University Ave. This free, family oriented, traditional event will feature area choirs, singers, and musicians providing traditional holiday music, booths with arts & crafts from local artists and delicious food from the area. Booth space is still available. For information call Margaret Rozas at 896-6686 or 280-9570 or email: carencrocountrychristmas@gmail.com. For Business/Home Decorations Contest information call Iva Clavelle at 896-6946 or 233-4550.

CARENCRO VETERANS DAY CEREMONY All veterans and members of the public are invited to attend our annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 10:00am, Saturday, November 11th, at the Carencro Veterans Memorial. This community event honors the service and sacrifice of our military men and women. A special feature

of this year's ceremony is a tribute to Korean War veterans. Highlights of the program include: • Tribute to Korean War veterans presented by La. State Senator Gerald Boudreaux • Recognition of all veterans in attendance and all branches of the military • Student art display and patriotic essay contest presentation • Video display of local veterans' photos • Music and refreshments The Carencro Veterans Memorial is adjacent to City Hall at 210 E. St. Peter Street in downtown Carencro. This will be a special day of patriotism and gratitude; we hope you'll join us.

OCTOBER 29, 2017

OFFERING TOTAL $5,740.77

St. Vincent de Paul $313.00

Building & Maintenance $238.00

Insurance Donations $10.12

October On-Line Giving $2870.50

Stewardship is the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God's gifts and shares

these gifts in love of God and neighbor.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND

STEWARDSHIP! BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT,

WE HAVE A WONDERFUL PLACE OF WORSHIP.

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

In today’s Gospel, Jesus lays judgment on the scribes and Pharisees for the hypocritical way they lived out their faith. The criticisms He levies are all about the ways righteousness turns into self-righteousness, and how religious belief turned into something that was more about elevating themselves than about what they could do for God or their neighbor. Good stewards know that discipleship means finding ways to serve, and searching for ways to be a servant – to live as a servant of Christ. When faith is authentically lived out in community everyone is enriched and God is glorified. Reflect this week on how you live out your faith.

ROSARY FOR PEACE The Rosary for peace for our country and our soldiers will be prayed every Thursday before 6:30am Mass.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

IN MEMORIAM SANCTUARY LIGHT

In Memory of Tim Fontenot by Mom & Pa ALL MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON

THURSDAY MORNINGS FROM 8:00AM TILL 12:00 NOON. MONDAY - November 6

6:30AM - Moon & Monique Breaux (WA); Anna Bell Meche by Bonne Mort Society; Fr. Thomas

TUESDAY - November 7 6:30AM - Ted Thomas Breaux (BD); Elton & Agnes Brasseaux; Fr. Thomas

WEDNESDAY - November 8 6:30AM - Fabian & Grace (BD) Breaux; Honore & Thelma Miller (WA); Patsy Robichaux by Bonne Mort Society; Fr. Thomas; Diane Robbins

THURSDAY - November 9 6:30AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; Fr. Thomas

FRIDAY - November 10 6:30AM - For living & deceased members of Bonne Mort Society by Bonne Mort Society; Fr. Thomas

SATURDAY - November 11 4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & living & deceased members of Coussan Family; Allen “Al” Bourgeois & Special Intention; For living & deceased Veterans by the Bonne Mort Society; Robert Mouton; Melancon-Connolly, Fontenot, Mouton Families; Larry Duhon; Auster, Hollier, & Tauzin Families; Irwin, Mays, & Bourgeois Families; Patrick Broussard; Irby & Clara Avant Cormier; Gary Moreau; Sidney Martin, Jr.; Candy Knott, Lawrence Richard, M/M Gilbert Elkins; Russell Comeaux (BD); For all those who have passed away

SUNDAY - November 12 7:00AM - M/M Richard Truax & living & deceased members of Truax & McMillan Families; Douglas Johnnie & Frank Barker; Leonard Dugas Family, Rosemond Cormier Family, Andrew “Chalk” Benoit; John Melvin Dugas, Weston “Joe” Thibodeaux, Rosa Mae Thibodeaux; Russell Bernard (BD); Jeanne Simon by St. Anne Society; For all those who have passed away 10:00AM-Parishioners 5:30PM - Ted Thomas Breaux; Deceased members of Lejeune, Guidry & Ortego Families; M/M John Kidder, Ellerine & Gloria; M/M Sterling Stutes; Timmy Breaux

ALTAR FLOWERS

MAIN ALTAR

In memory of M//M Selva Guidry (his DA)

by M/M Nolan Benoit

&

In memory of David (DA), & Emelina & Solita Mouton

by the Family

ALTAR FLOWER DONORS: If you or your family would like to donate flowers for our church in memory of your loved ones contact Martha Trahan at 896-4187. We give thanks for those who have donated flowers for the altars over the years to make our church such a special place to Worship!

NAMES OF THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES President Donald Trump Commander in Chief

Harold Anthony Norman-Army Chris Olivier-Nat’l Guard Korey Pickett-Air Force Reggie Perry-Army Steve M. Pressler II-Air Force Tiffany Guillot Rozas-Navy Erica Remy-Nat’l Guard Brad Richard-Nat’l Guard Matthew Scott Richard-Nat’l Guard Kevin Roger-Nat’l Guard Jeff Runyan-Marines Oran St. Romain-Air Force Brian Rudolph-Army William Shoemaker-Navy Eric Simon-Nat’l Guard Elliot Smith-Marines Alexander J. Sonnier-Air Force

Cydni Spell-Army Steve Stakes-Air Force Brandon James Stelly-Nat’l Guard Shea Stires-Air Force Joel Stoma-Marines Christopher Taylor-Navy Lt. Blaine J. Theriot-Army Blake Thibodeaux-Army Matt Thibodeaux-Nat’l Guard Travis Thibodeaux-Marines Richard Thisbeault III-Navy Corey J. Troglen-Navy Charles Viellon, Jr.-Air Force Robin Conques Walker-Nat’l Guard Richard Watson-Nat’l Guard Joseph Wilson-Navy John Withers, Jr.-Marines

ALTAR SERVER MASS SCHEDULE November 11th – 12th

SATURDAY 4:00 PM MASS

James Ray; Lucas Credeur; James Buller

SUNDAY 7:00 AM MASS

James Ray

SUNDAY 10:00 AM MASS

John Paul Baudoin; Ben Baudoin; Nick Baudoin; Peyton Davis

SUNDAY 5:30 PM MASS

Connor Rock; Zack Rock; Lucas Kennerson; Boston Kennerson

If your son has made his First Holy Communion, has entered the fourth grade, and would like to train to become an Altar Server, please contact Mr. Matthew Arceneaux at 337-316-5068

or mattarceneaux@gmail.com or contact the Parish Office.

PROPERTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE

The 2017 Property/Liability Insurance is due. With construction expenses, your assistance is greatly needed. I remain very grateful to all of you for your quick response to helping us meet the premium in past years. Your generosity toward the Insurance Fund would be gratefully appreciated in making sure that our church and facilities are properly insured in a timely manner. To help St. Peter Parish meet this need please use the special yellow envelopes marked “Insurance” which are provided on the tables at the entrances to the parish hall or call Cindy at the parish office for a direct donation.

Total Owed - $35,092.00