Vol. 49, No. 1 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 5, 2020

Vigil (4 p.m.) - Debbie Metrejean

Fallon Naquin

(9 a.m) - Stephen Wagner Joyce Eldridge

(11 a.m.) - All People

Mon. Ronnie Prevost Tues. No Mass

Wed. Rae Tullier Thurs. Frances Philpot Fri. Louis Brunett

Mass Intentions next weekend - Vigil (4 p.m.)

- Bobby Edwards; (9 a.m) - Barbara Bordelon;

(11 a.m.) - All people.

SANCTUARY LAMP - will burn this week in thanksgiving for our Seminarians. Please keep all of our seminarians in your prayers, as they continue discernment to the Priesthood.

CCD CLASSES RESUME— at their regular

times on Wednesday, January 8th.

CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED—

Tuesday and Wednesday, January 7th and 8th. CYLA AWARDS—Knights of Columbus Coun-cil 9753 is sponsoring the Catholic Youth Lead-

ership Award. All Catholic High School seniors are eligible to apply. Deadline for CYLA ap-

plications to be returned to the church office, completed and signed, is Wednesday, January

22nd, 2020. Applications are available at www.louisianakc.org under the CYLA section.

SICK LIST — Ariel Armstrong, Ernie

Babineaux, Troy Ballard, Jr., Dorothy Barrios,

Jeannie Basco, Bob & Nancy Beal, Wade

Berzas, Special Intention GB, Elaine Bom-

bassi, Ed &Rosemary Bonial, Jackie Brandow,

Shirley Brooks, Donald Brouillette, Syble

Brouillette, Jennie Buckowski, Bonnie Burke,

Joyce Burge, Paul Burks, Jan Carlton, Beck-

ham Carpenter, Lebo Clark, Raymond Cos-

tantino, Frank Crooks, Steve Cutler, Susan

Degeyter, Catherine Dupray, Marie Finley,

Henry Fordham, Michael Glass, Mary Ann

Greiner, Carolyn Hernandez, Jane Hulin, Dana

and Ellis Isom, Danny and Jared Johnson,

Audrey Kelley, Stacie Kerry, Shelly Larrieu,

Teresa LeBlanc, Ginger Lemons, Linda

Mathews, Jimmy Mayeaux, Arland McCona-

thy, Melody McGee, Jennifer McGregor,

Jaime Meredith, Caitlin Merrell, James and

Mary Michiels, Kaden Michiels, Melissa

Monk, Arnold Murrell, Joy Nugent, Abel

Pacheco, Gayle Porto, Rose Quatrevingt, For-

est Rabalais, Judy Rechs, Mark and Alma

Reitzell, Paul Schmidt, Ann Sellers, Sian

Slowinski, Gene & Nellois Snow, Debbie

Strubble, Noel Trahan, Gordon Tullier, Nick

Tullier, Anna Vicknair, George Wetzel,

Nellie White, Bo Whittington, Megan Wilson,

Billy Youngblood, Residents Tioga Manor.

MASS HYMNS ARE IN THE MISSAL

#97, “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

#104, “We Three Kings of Orient Are”

#84, “Joy to the World”

God lavishes upon us gifts beyond our merit. Today’s readings

demonstrate the gratuitous nature of God’s love for humanity.

Recognizing this benevolence, we, along with the Magi, prostrate

ourselves and pay homage by offering our supreme gifts—our faith,

hope and love—in the service of our generous, loving God.

In the first reading, the Prophet reminds Israel that God’s glory

will shine on them. They will be a people to be admired by nations

and kings. Saint Paul recounts for the Ephesians that Gentiles are

co-heirs and co-partners in the promise of Jesus Christ in the Gospel.

The Gospel recounts the Magi’s visit to pay homage to the newborn

baby Jesus.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFERTORY GIFTS :

Regular collection: $3,831.00

Christmas: $2,514.00

Church Vocations: $1,230.00

2nd coll.: Improvement Fund

Thank you for your generosity!

CHRISTMAS FLOWER ENVELOPES— are available on the table at the church entrance.

You can still contribute toward the beautiful poinsettias. Your may drop your donation the

collection basket.

MASS INTENTION REQUESTS— If you would like a Mass offered in honor of or in

memory of someone, please call the church office. While it is not always possible, we will

do our best to schedule the date that you re-quest. The usual stipend is $5 per Mass. The

sanctuary lamp can be burned one week for a loved one or an intention. Donation is $5.00.

2020 OFFERING ENVELOPES – may be

picked up at the church office.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES– Please call

the church office if you are celebrating a wed-

ding anniversary during the month of

February. Your parish family would like to

recognize you for your commitment.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS—Federal

tax laws require that donors receive written

acknowledgement of charitable contributions

totaling $250 or more before they can be

claimed on tax returns. If you need a 2019

yearly statement of your donations to

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, please

call the church office before January 31st.

LADIES ALTAR SOCIETY—monthly meet-

ing will be held, Thursday, January 9th,

beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Allen Hall.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL

9753—monthly meeting will be held Mon-

day, January 6th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at

the Hall on Birkland Drive.

For by gold the power of a king is signified,

by frankincense the honor of God,

by myrrh the burial of the body;

and accordingly they offer Him gold as

King, frankincense as God, myrrh as Man.

— St John Chrysostom

Regular Schedule Office Hours

Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Facebook at Immaculate Hear t of Mary Catholic Church, Ball, LA

Weekend Masses: (ext. 1) Weekday Masses: (ext. 1)

Saturday Vigil, 4:00 p.m. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.,

Sunday, 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. (No Tues. Mass)

Confessions: Baptisms:

20 minutes prior each weekend By appointment

Mass or by appointment Please call office to schedule

Marriages: New Parishioners:

Pre-marital preparation takes Welcome to IHM Parish!

several months. Call Father Please call the office to

6 months before marriage register.

Religious Education Classes: R.C.I.A. (Adult Inquiry Classes):

Kn – 5th: Wed. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 6:00—7:30 p.m.

6th – 11th: Wed., 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Allen Hall

**Classes began August 21, 2019** **Classes began Sept. 10, 2019**

Ladies Altar Society: Knights of Columbus # 9753:

2nd Thursday, 9:00 a.m. First Monday, 7:00 p.m.

Allen Hall KC Hall, Birkland Drive

Tioga Manor Nursing Home: Mass at Tioga Manor Nursing Home:

Communion Service, 10:00 a.m. All are invited – 10:00 a.m.

1st Thursday of each month 4th Thursday of each month

(Subject to change)** (especially during flu season) **(Subject to change)

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic ChurchImmaculate Heart of Mary Catholic ChurchImmaculate Heart of Mary Catholic ChurchImmaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 1220 Tioga Road, Ball, LA 71405

Website—www.ihmarychurch.org

Office – 640-9446; FAX – 640-3864