St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church February 7, 2016February 7, 2016

Baptisms: Calltheof icetwomonthsinadvancetoscheduleanappointment.

Marriages: Callatleastsix(6)monthsinadvanceforpre‐marriageinstruction.

Reconciliation:EverySat.3:15pm‐4:15pmorbyappointmentduringtheweek.

Anointing of the Sick:Availableanytime,pleasecallof icetomakearrangements.

Holy Orders: Interestedinpriesthoodordeaconate,pleasecontactMsgr.DanielTorres439‐7400Ext.220

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PASTORAL STAFF Emergency 478‐3845

Sat. Anticipated Mass 4:30pm Sunday 8:00am,10:30am

Tuesday & Thursday 5:00pm Wednesday & Friday 8:00am Holy Days of Obligation 8:00am&6:00pm

MailingAddress:5383ElliottRoad

LakeCharles,Louisiana70605

(337)478‐3845Fax:(337)477‐2828Of iceHours:Mon.‐Fri.8:30a‐12N,1:00‐4:30pm

Of ice is closed from 12N - 1pm for lunch

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In case of emergencies: (337)478-3845 (leave a message, someone will be paged)

MainChurch5495ElliottRd.Granger/VincentMulti‐PurposeComplex5326ElliottRd.

Reverend Monsignor Jace Eskind jace.eskind@lcdiocese.orgorpastor@smdpcatholic.com Deacon Richard Donahoe rdonahoe@smdpcatholic.comJackie Goodwill, Executive Secretary jgoodwill@smdpcatholic.com Pat Foy, Of ice Manager pfoy@smdpcatholic.comKellie Onxley, Bookkeeper konxley@smdpcatholic.com Joe Whitbeck, Dir. Communications/Facilities/IT jwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.com Leah Arnaud, Records/Receptionist larnaud@smdpcatholic.comDenise Donahoe, Director of Religious Education ddonahoe@smdpcatholic.com Sue Long, Religious Ed. Secretary slong@smdpcatholic.com Stacey Dinnell, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 1-4 sdinnell@smdpcatholic.com Lisa Perry, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 5-8 lperry@smdpcatholic.com Becky Clements, Religious Ed. Coordinator - Grades 9-12 bclements@smdpcatholic.comEric & Lindsay Henrich, Youth Directorsyouth@smdpcatholic.com Amanda Ortego & Morgyn Grady, Asst. Youth Directors youth@smdpcatholic.com Pam Fontenot, Music Ministry/Liturgy Carie Barnes, Choir Director

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MASS SCHEDULE

SMdP Service and Ministry Meetings February 7 - February 12, 2016

YOUTH MEETINGS No Youth Due to Mardi Gras Holiday

Religious Education Grades 5 - 11 Sun., Feb. 7, No RE Due to Mardi Gras Holiday

Parish Of ice Closed - Mardi Gras Holiday Monday & Tuesday, Feb. 8 & 9

Knight’s of Peter Claver Meeting Mon., Feb. 8, G/V Kitchen 6:30p

CDA Monthly Meeting Tue., Feb. 9, G/V North 6p

Ash Wednesday Masses Wed., Feb. 10, Church 8a & 6p

Women’s Gospel Re lection Wed., Feb. 10, Church Meeting Rm. 6a

Divine Mercy Chaplet Wed., Feb. 10, Main Church after 8a Mass

Religious Education Grades 1 - 4 Wed., Feb. 10, No RE Due to Mardi Gras Holiday

Men’s Gospel Re lection Fri., Feb. 12, Church Meeting Rm., 6a

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Fri., Feb. 12, Church, after 8a Mass till 5p

Benediction & Stations of the Cross Fri., Feb. 12, Church, 5p

AA/NA Recovery Meeting Fri., Feb. 12, G/V Kitchen, 6p

SMdP Parish Leadership Parish Trustees

W.J. Lechtenberg

Veronica Miller

Pastoral Council Sally Abate

Todd Arnaud Lana Ellis

Chad Higginbotham Neal Rider Amy Tyler

Lilly Vincent

Finance Council

Emily Abshire David Bruchhaus

Mike Eason

David Goodly Tina Higgins

Johnette Szydlo Shively Verrette

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCESSunday: WorldDayforConsecratedLife;BoyScoutSundayMonday: St.JeromeEmiliani;St.JosephineBakhitaWednesday: AshWednesday;FastandAbstinence;AlmsgivingThursday: OurLadyofLourdes;WorldDayoftheSick;NationalShut‐inVisitationDayFriday: Lincoln’sBirthday;Abstinence

Visitwww.smdpcatholic.com,“Lagniappe”sectiontoaddorremove someone from the sick list. Names will beremovedafter90daysunlessrenewedorotherwisenoted.

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From  the  Collar  What a marvelous catch Jesus makes in today’s gospel!

After ishing all night and catching nothing, Peter obeysJesus,puttingouthisboatandnetsonceagain.Hemakesagreatcatchof ish.Evenmore,hecomestoagreatinsightabout himself. Encounter with Jesus leads Peter to seehimselfashereallyis(I am a sinful man),andtobecomewhat he is not yet:a follower of Jesus participating in his saving mission. JesuscaughtPeter.Hewillcatchus,too. All we need to do is heed Jesus’ word. Whatprecipitated the radical response of the irst dis‐cipleswho left everything and followed Jesus? Clearly, Jesus’words and actions. To ishermen who had laboredfruitlesslyallnight,Jesussaystryagainandleadsthemtoa great catch. To a sinful Peter who considers himselfunworthy of Jesus’ company, Jesus says follow me andtransforms his life’s purpose. Jesus’ words are powerfulwords that bind us to himself. Jesus taught the crowds.The miracle of the great catch makes concrete the goodnews of Jesus’ teaching:God’s intervention overturning the futility of mere human work, the superabundance of God’s actions on our behalf, the invitation to follow in Jesus’ footsteps. The miracle of the catch of ish is thebridge to anothermiracle:hearing the Good News and living it. The disciples’ willingness to be caught enabledthemtoseemoredeeplyintothetruthof Jesus’teaching.It is the power of Jesus’ good news that drew them tofollowhim.Todayweare thecatch thatmakes theGoodNewsvisiblewhenweallowGodtowork inandthroughus. Following Jesus can hardly be an impulse decision,althoughthegospelaccountmightmakeitseemthatway.Between themiracle of the great catch and the disciplesleaving everything to follow Jesus stands Peter’srecognitionthatheisa sinful man.TheirencounterwithJesus helped the disciples see themselves for who theywere and opened up the willingness to change their lifecourse. They would still be ishermen—but now theircatchwouldbehumanbeingstowhomtheywouldtellthegoodnewsofGod’spresence. Jesus is thenetGod lowersintotheseaofhumanity,knowingfullwelltherewillbeagreatcatch. Fr. Jace

REJOICE AND BE GLAD

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY! “Holy,holy,holy!”Ancientlanguages,liketheHebrewusedin the scriptures, did not always have a way to expresssuperlatives in one word. Isaiah could not say God was“holiest,”soheusedthethreefoldrepetitionofthesameword.Thisbitofscripturalminutiaeaboutthese“threelittlewords”thatwesingateveryMassservesasareminderthatansweringGod’scallhastobegroundedinawarenessofGod’sholiness.InIsaiahandintheGospelpassagetoday,wehearaccountsoftherevelation of God’s power and might: the seraphim in thetemple and the miraculous catch of ish. These are notwondrous revelations for their own sakes. They lead to aresponse in mission, Isaiah’s “Here I am, send me!” and thedisciples’ leavingeverything to follow Jesus.And somust ourown“Holy,Holy,Holy!”leadustoChristintheEucharisteverySunday,andtoalifefollowinghimdaybyday.Copyright©J.S.Paluch

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AmieArnoldBradenBawcomBryceBawcomJohnComeauxRayCunodIIIJustinDaigleTodDebargeSethEaves

MichaelEudyLillieMaeEudyMichaelFuselierThomasGaryBradGrantGaryHoganJeremyLeBlancJadenMeaux

P P P P P P --- We keep in prayer our loved ones who We keep in prayer our loved ones who We keep in prayer our loved ones who are deployed to serve in military forces, as well as their families.are deployed to serve in military forces, as well as their families.are deployed to serve in military forces, as well as their families.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Feb. 8 - Feb. 14

Mon (2/8) 1Kgs8:1‐7,9‐13;Ps132:6‐7,8‐10;Mk6:53‐56

Tue (2/9) 1Kgs8:22‐23,27‐30;Ps84:3‐5,10‐11;Mk7:1‐13

Wed (2/10)Jl2:12‐18;Ps51:3‐6ab,12‐14,17;2Cor5:20—6:2;

Mt6:1‐6,16‐18

Thu (2/11) Dt30:15‐20;Ps1:1‐4,6;Lk9:22‐25

Fri (2/12) Is58:1‐9a;Ps51:3‐6ab,18‐19;Mt9:14‐15

Sat (2/13) Is58:9b‐14;Ps86:1‐6;Lk5:27‐32

Sun (2/14) Dt26:4‐10;Ps91:1‐2,10‐15;Rom10:8‐13;Lk4:1‐13

Bishop Services Appeal $27,776 of $53,004 SMdP Quota

St.MartindePorresParishhasbeengivenaquota ($53,004 up from $41,663 last year)by the Diocese, to collect funds to helpsupport the important functions of manyDiocesan Of ice of Ministries such as,Catholic Charities, The St. Charles Center,Rachel’s Vineyard, seminarians’ educationand many more. Our parishioner’s havegenerously given in the past. collectionsoptions,asdesired.

52% Collected To-date Next BSA 2nd Collection February 14

KC ’sKorner

SMdPKnightsofColumbuswillbesponsoring a Baby BottleCampaignforNewLifeCounseling‐‐ this area's pregnancy crisiscenter. Baby bottles willbedistributed toparishionersontheweekend ofFebruary 13 and

14, 2016. KCs will be collecting babybottles beginning February 20 and 21, 2016. Thank you in advance for yourgenerosity and support God's gift of HumanLife.SMdPKCCouncil#15006.

For information on becoming a brother Knight, in service to the church, contact Louis Gaudet at 377-6148

Important SMdP Lent Important SMdP Lent Important SMdP Lent 2016 Dates2016 Dates2016 Dates

Lenten SeasonLenten SeasonLenten Season Ash Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday, February 10 --- Easter Sunday, March 27Easter Sunday, March 27Easter Sunday, March 27

Mardi GrasMardi GrasMardi Gras Feb. 9Feb. 9Feb. 9

Parish Of ice ClosedParish Of ice ClosedParish Of ice Closed Feb. 8 & 9Feb. 8 & 9Feb. 8 & 9

Ash WednesdayAsh WednesdayAsh Wednesday Feb. 10, Masses 8a & 6pFeb. 10, Masses 8a & 6pFeb. 10, Masses 8a & 6p

Adoration & BenedictionAdoration & BenedictionAdoration & Benediction Every Friday in LentEvery Friday in LentEvery Friday in Lent Begins Feb. 12 after 8a MassBegins Feb. 12 after 8a MassBegins Feb. 12 after 8a Mass Ends at 5p with BenedictionEnds at 5p with BenedictionEnds at 5p with Benediction before Stations of the Crossbefore Stations of the Crossbefore Stations of the Cross

Stations of the CrossStations of the CrossStations of the Cross Every Friday in Lent, 5pEvery Friday in Lent, 5pEvery Friday in Lent, 5p Begins Feb. 12Begins Feb. 12Begins Feb. 12

Lenten Evening of Prayer Lenten Evening of Prayer Lenten Evening of Prayer for Familiesfor Familiesfor Families Feb. 15, 6:30pFeb. 15, 6:30pFeb. 15, 6:30p

Evening of Re lection “Art as a Path to Holy Encounter”Feb. 29, 6:30pFeb. 29, 6:30pFeb. 29, 6:30p

High SchoolHigh SchoolHigh School Con irmation RetreatCon irmation RetreatCon irmation Retreat March 4 March 4 March 4 --- 666

Parish Mission on MercyParish Mission on MercyParish Mission on Mercy w/ Fr. Whitney Millerw/ Fr. Whitney Millerw/ Fr. Whitney Miller Mar. 14 Mar. 14 Mar. 14 --- 16, 7p16, 7p16, 7p

Religious Education Final Religious Education Final Religious Education Final Class Grades 1Class Grades 1Class Grades 1--- 4, Church4, Church4, Church Wed., Mar. 16, 4:30pWed., Mar. 16, 4:30pWed., Mar. 16, 4:30p

Religious Education Final Religious Education Final Religious Education Final Classes Grades 5Classes Grades 5Classes Grades 5---111111 Sun., Mar. 20Sun., Mar. 20Sun., Mar. 20

Palm SundayPalm SundayPalm Sunday Mar. 19, Anticipated Mass 4:30pMar. 19, Anticipated Mass 4:30pMar. 19, Anticipated Mass 4:30p Mar. 20, Masses 8a & 10:30aMar. 20, Masses 8a & 10:30aMar. 20, Masses 8a & 10:30a

Holy Week/Easter HolidayHoly Week/Easter HolidayHoly Week/Easter Holiday Parish Of ice ClosedParish Of ice ClosedParish Of ice Closed Mar. 24, 25 & 28Mar. 24, 25 & 28Mar. 24, 25 & 28

Holy Thursday ServiceHoly Thursday ServiceHoly Thursday Service Mar. 24, 7pMar. 24, 7pMar. 24, 7p

Good Friday ServiceGood Friday ServiceGood Friday Service Mar. 25, 7pMar. 25, 7pMar. 25, 7p

Holy Saturday Holy Saturday Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass Easter Vigil Mass Easter Vigil Mass Mar. 26, 8pMar. 26, 8pMar. 26, 8p

Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday Mar. 26, Anticipated Mass 4:30pMar. 26, Anticipated Mass 4:30pMar. 26, Anticipated Mass 4:30pMar.27,Masses8a&10:30aMar.27,Masses8a&10:30aMar.27,Masses8a&10:30a

WHERE GOD IS

We cannot go where God is not. And where God is, all is well. —Anonymous

The St. Martin de Porres Of ices will be closed for the

Mardi Gras Holiday February 8th & 9th

There will be no Mass Mardi Gras Day

The of ices will be reopened Ash Wed, Feb. 10th, 8:30 am

Call 478-3845 for Emergencies

Recently,theParishionerDonationStatementfor2015wassentin the mail along with a Family Census Letter. The donationreceipt is the church’s of icial statement of your donations andcanbeusedin ilingyour2015taxreturn.Also,includedinthismailwasaFamilyCensusLetter.Pleaseupdateanyinformationnecessary and return the changes to the parish of ice. You candropthechangesintheoffertoryatMassormail.

IfyoudidnotreceiveaParishionerDonationStatementfor2015please call the of ice to con irm parishioner status, or mailingaddress. Asareminder,cashdonationscannotbegivenpropercredit in your account if you do not place your donation in anenvelopewithyournameandparishionernumber.

SMdP Parish Donation Statement and Parishioner Census Update

Girls Winners: Lefttoright:KCChairBlakeBrignac,MeganMcGee,FrancesOviedo,ElizabethPerry,EmmaPuckettandGrandKnightLouisGaudet,

SMdP KC Free Throw Winners Announced

The SMdP Knight’s of Columbus recently held their annual youth Free Throw Contest at St. John Elementary. The local winners are named below. Winners will participate in a regional and state-wide free throw Contest.

Boys Winners: FrontRow,LefttoRight:KalebLanthier,GavinAshford,JoshuaRyan.BackRow,LefttoRight:KCChairBlakeBrignac,GraysonAshford,JaydenGradneyandGrandKnightLouisGaudet.

2016 SMdP Retreat Dates2016 SMdP Retreat Dates2016 SMdP Retreat Dates

TeenACTSApril28TeenACTSApril28TeenACTSApril28‐‐‐May1,2016May1,2016May1,2016DryCreekRetreatCenterDryCreekRetreatCenterDryCreekRetreatCenter

Men'sMay19Men'sMay19Men'sMay19‐‐‐22,201622,201622,2016

Women'sSeptember1Women'sSeptember1Women'sSeptember1‐‐‐4,20164,20164,2016

CORNERCORNER

Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities Peanut Butter SundayPeanut Butter Sunday

280 Jars of Peanut Butter(12-16 oz.) Needed Every Month - 2nd Sunday

Whenyoubuygroceries,buyanextra jarof peanut butter. Please only buy the12‐16 oz. jars. Larger jars cannot bedistributed. Bring your donation to thechurch and place in the food baskets inthenarthexordropoffattheparishof ice.YourdonationofpeanutbutterwillallowCC to keep from purchasing this basicitem every month and allow theirminimal funds to be used in other areas.

Buyacaseorbuy1jar‐knowthatyourdonationwillfeedahungrypersonrighthereinSWLA.

If you missed the drop off at church - drop your peanut butter by the parish of ice.

Thiseveningofre lectionwillbebasedontheexceptionalartworkofwell‐knownandtalentedspiritualcompanioninfaith,Doug Smith. Participantswill be led throughprayer,presentation and guidedmeditation to entermore deeplyinto three central themes of the spiritual mysteries:Believing, Beholding and Becoming as revealed in sacredscripture and in the art work chosen for groupconsiderationthroughouttheevening.Freetoattend.Bringafriend.

Presenters: Doug Smith, Keith Faul, & Alex Torres

Mon., Feb. 29th 6:30-8:30p, Main Church

Evening of Re lectionEvening of Re lection “Art as a Path to Holy Encounter”“Art as a Path to Holy Encounter”

Negro Spirituals and Gospel Music Sounds “An American Phenomenon”

OnSunday,February28at6p.m.,theLakeCharlesKiwanisNorth will present Negro Spirituals and Gospel Music Sounds – “An American Phenomenon” at ImmaculateHeart of Mary Church. A combined choir of voices fromlocalchurches,includingIHM,willpresentsacredsongsandnarrationsabouttheoriginsandmeaningsofspiritualsandgospelmusic.Thepublicisinvited.Admissionisfree.ComeworshiptheLordandcelebratehisgiftsofculture,faithandcommunity.For more information, contact Kathleen Dorsey Bellow,LakeCharlesNorthKiwanis337‐370‐2570

In celebration of the SMdP 4th Anniversary ofDedication,FoundingPastorFr.KeithPellerin,willreturn to SMdP for an evening of prayer andre lection. Fr. Keith will discuss the richsymbolism of the SMdP Church . Come and learnmore about the “behind‐the‐scenes” understand‐

ingoftherichtraditionandheritagethatwasbuiltintoourchurch.

Ever wonder why we have a dome? Why is the church mission style?

Why are certain saints depicted in the glass dome?

Fr. Keith will discuss these questions and much more.Please join us for this free event. Children ages 4‐9 willlearn to sing and pray with Carie Barnes and musicministry. Please register for babysitting, 0‐3 years old,contactDeniseDonahoeat478‐3845.

Family Night of Prayer with Fr. Keith Pellerin “Re lecting on the Symbolism of SMdP Church” Monday, February 15, 6:30p - 7:30p, SMdP Church

Prayer Requests smdpcatholic@gmail.com

A Partnership of Churches

Feeding the Needy in our Area

St. Martin de Porres partners with other churches tooperate a food pantry at St. Luke SimpsonMethodist.Weare inneedofpeople todoheavy lifting (30–40 lbs.) onWed.morningsfrom8:45ato11:30a.Ifyoucanhelp,oneormore Wednesdays per month, please contact DonnaLechtenbergat474‐1803.

Manna Ministry Could Use Some Heavy Lifting

This newly revised DVD series, taught by Jeff Cavins, provides an excellent introduction andoverview of the Bible from a Catholic perspective. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible brie lycovers salvation history in a series of eight, half‐hour talks that are complemented by usefulmapsandcharts.ThestudymakesthecomplexityoftheBiblesimplethroughaneasy‐to‐follownarrativeapproachandaningeniouscolor‐codedBibletimeline.Thisisagreatwayto“getyourfeetwet”andlearnhowtobeginauthenticCatholicBiblestudy.

Please return bottom half of registration form with payment. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Please print clearly. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Registration Form - March 5, 2016

First Name: _______________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone # : __________________________________ Cell #: ____________________________________

Parish Home: _______________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

Make $30 check payable to: St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Completed forms can be dropped off at the Parish Office during regular operating hours or mailed to:

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 5383 Elliott Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605

Date Received : Cash : $_____________ Check # : ____________

For Of ice Use Only

Credit # : _______________

St. Martin de Porres Catholic ChurchSt. Martin de Porres Catholic ChurchSt. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 8:30AM Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 8:30AM Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 8:30AM --- 3:30PM 3:30PM 3:30PM

Granger/Vincent South Conference Room, 5326 Elliot Rd, Lake Charles $30 Course Materials, Refreshments, light working lunch

Visit SMdPCatholic.com, Facebook.com/smdpcatholic.com for registration information or call Denise Donahoe at 478-3845 or email at ddonahoe@smdpcatholic.com

Registration due by February 26.

Unlocking the Mystery of the BibleUnlocking the Mystery of the BibleUnlocking the Mystery of the Bible With Jeff Cavins With Jeff Cavins With Jeff Cavins

(New DVD Series formerly known as Quick Journey Through the Bible)

Mass Intentions

Special Events This Week Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.

Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 14

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Debt Reduction/Building Fund; RCIAG/VSouth9a;NoREorYouthActivities‐MardiGrasBreak NoMass;ParishOf iceClosed;St.PeterClaverMeetingG/VKitchen6:30pMass5p;ParishOf iceClosed;CDAMeetingG/VSouth6pWomen’sGospelRe lectionChurchMeetingRoom6a;AshWednesdayMass8a&6p;DivineMercyChapletafter8amMassMass5pMen’sGospelRe lectionCh.Mtg.Rm.6a;RosaryBeforeMass;Mass8a;AdorationafterMass8:30a‐5p;StationsoftheCrossafterBenediction5p;AA/NAGroupG/VKitchen6pConfessionAvailablefrom3:15PtillMass;AnticipatedMass4:30p The First Sunday of Lent- Debt Reduction/Building Fund; RCIAG/VSouth9a;REGrades5‐8&11,VariousLocations5:30p;YouthMeetings‐MiddleSchool4p&HighSchool7p

Sat. Sun. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.

Feb 6 4:30p Feb 7 8:00a 10:30a Feb 9 5:00p Feb 10 8:00a 6:00p Feb 11 5:00p Feb 12 8:00a Feb 13 4:30p Feb 14 8:00a 10:30a

ParishionersofSt.MartindePorresPeggyRoyTomDeLaurealPeterTranThaiSon(A);IrbyGaspard(A)&BillBonvillainGertrude&AlbertColliganDuplechain&GuilloryFamiliesVoorhiseCarriere(A),LeonPellerin(A),WilbertDaigle(A),WiltonPellerin(A)&WilsonCarriere(A)BrentwoodElementarySchoolElenderLeCompte;MelvinHebert;Bernard&GraceDiBartolo,Jack&LenaDiBartoloParishionersofSt.MartindePorresMichaelFaulk&RobertJones;EddyDever

For information on prayer intentions, loved ones birthdays, special wedding anniversaries, or sponsoring altar lowers, please call the Parish Of ice at 478-3845.

Feb. 14 ‐BishopServicesAppealFeb. 14 ‐AshWednesday

Feb. 21 ‐Black&IndianMissionsFeb. 28 ‐EasterFlowers

Upcoming 2nd Collections

Please use the appropriate donation envelope for 2nd collections. Online donors please update your 2nd collection offerings in your online account.

Go deeper into His word by joining in an earlyGo deeper into His word by joining in an earlyGo deeper into His word by joining in an earlymorningGospelre lection fortheupcomingSundaymorningGospelre lection fortheupcomingSundaymorningGospelre lection fortheupcomingSundayMass.Mass.Mass.

Women’s Re lection Every Wednesday Morning Women’s Re lection Every Wednesday Morning Women’s Re lection Every Wednesday Morning 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm. 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm. 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm.

Men’s Re lection Every Friday Morning Men’s Re lection Every Friday Morning Men’s Re lection Every Friday Morning 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm. 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm. 6am Main Church Mtg. Rm.

Coffee, Prayer, Re lectionCoffee, Prayer, Re lectionCoffee, Prayer, Re lection ‐‐‐ It’s a greatway to startIt’s a greatway to startIt’s a greatway to startthedayandtounderstandGod’swordmoreclearly.thedayandtounderstandGod’swordmoreclearly.thedayandtounderstandGod’swordmoreclearly.

Immerse Yourself in the Light of ChristImmerse Yourself in the Light of ChristImmerse Yourself in the Light of Christ

Sacred Illuminations Iconography Retreat

with Brenda J. Fox, Iconographer

Come learn the ancientway of prayer and contemplationthrough the art of “writing” an icon. No former artexperiencenecessary.Brendawillwalkyouthroughastepbystepprocessof learning tocreatean icon fromstart toinish. This is a time of contemplation in prayer andpainting. Icons are painted in acrylics. Icon to bewrittenforthisretreatwillbeTheDivineMercy.

March Monday 28 - Thursday 31, 2016 St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

Costis$285andincludesallartsupplies.Adepositof$135holdsyourspot.Balancedueattheretreat.BeginsMonday,March28at9:30aG/VSouth(RegistrationDeadline:March21,2016). For info contact Caren Dore’ @ (337) 478-0718.

Congratulations to our newly Received and Con irmed Catholics

Henry(Hank)Dinger,III

KimberlyEsposito

NicoleFrick

RachelHungerford

StephenMelville

MollySmith

AllysonWarshaw

KarenSchwartzenburg

RobertGrinton

Information Page Church Name: St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Bulletin Number: 0981756 Publication Date: February 7, 2016 Contact Information: Joe Whitbeck (editor) 337-478-3845 jwhitbeck@smdpcatholic.com 337-842-6027(cell) Transmission Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 8 pages, including cover - 2 ad pages to be added Software: Publisher 2010 Adobe X