SACRAMENT INFORMATION

Baptism - Instructions are offered for both parents and godparents during the months of February, May , August, and November . Plan accordingly when expecting a child or choosing godparents and call 395-3881 to register for the class or to schedule a baptism. Confirmation - Young people are prepared for Confirmation through the Confirmation Program. Adults are

prepared for Confirmation through the R.C.I.A. Matrimony - Diocesan Policy requires that a couple make arrangements with the pastor at least 6 months prior to desired date. Sacrament of The Sick - Call the rectory to make arrangements for Communion and Anointing. Rite of Christian Burial - Arrangements to be made with a priest by the family.

Sacrament of Holy Orders or calling to religious life - please contact the priest in order to discern God’s will. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - This process is structured to provide information for the formation of those who are seeking a fuller life as Christians in the Catholic Tradition. For information, please call the Office of Religious Education.

Religious Education For Children Call the Office of Religious Education for information about registering your child. Knights of Columbus - Meet the second Thurs. of the month at 7pm. Come Lord Jesus Groups - Seeking to become closer to God, learning more about scripture and being spiritually prepared for Sunday liturgy….consider joining a CLJ Group Call Marguerite Sumrall

395-5304 for more information.

Need a Ride to 10am Mass-

call Evelyn Estay at 985-395-3610 by 3:00 PM on the Friday before each Sunday that you

need assistance.

January 8, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, The Mother of God

Celebration of Holy Mass Weekends:

Saturday 4:30pm (Vigil Mass) First Sat. Rosary 4pm Sunday 8am, 10am, 5pm

Weekdays: Mon. Wed. & Fri. 6:30am

Tues. Nursing Home 9:30am, Thurs. 12:10pm

Reconciliation 20 minutes before Masses begin or anytime by appointment.

Rectory Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9am - 3pm Friday 9am - Noon

New Parishioners

We welcome you with great joy and invite you to register and worship with us regularly.

Forms are available in the rectory.

St. Joseph Bulletin St. Joseph Catholic Church (Established 1848)

1011 First Street, Patterson, LA 70392

“PRAY & GEAUX”

Every Monday morning at 8:30am

St. Joseph Church

Come, Pray the rosary, then

Geaux about your day!

God can work miracles

With 15 minutes of your time!

Harbour House 2016

Our annual Harbour House service project was a great success. I

would very much like to thank the chaperones, Angela Larson and

Chelle Saleme, who participated allowing our 14 young people to share their time and talent with the staff and youth in residence at

Harbour House. As always we have a very generous parish, our

parishoners donated upwards $1,300 including two refurbished

computers which were donated by a member of our confirmation

class, William Hymel. The money was used to purchase various board

games and video games for the house as well as to give a gift bag

including candy and a gift card to each of the residents. We were also

able to give some small gifts to the staff members who were there

with us. This project allows for our young people to have a unique

opportunity to take time out during their holiday season and serve

those who are not unlike themselves. Harbour House provides a safe

and supportive environment for young people in need of shelter

including education and counseling services. Over the past 15 years

this ministry has allowed many of our young people the experience of

looking beyond their own families and Christmas lists and to give of

their most precious resource, their time, in a way that is very unique.

I always point out to our youth before we leave that this is a very

unique service opportunity, however in a way it should not be

because everyone should be making efforts toward service as we

prepare for Christ’s birth. I suggest to them that many, many years

from now when they have children of their own that they should

remember what this feels like, to discover that reaching outside of

themselves and their needs and wants can be a powerful thing. I thank

you all who participated in this at any level from those who donated

money, those who cooked, and those who attended. I wish that there were words to express what it has been

my honor to see as our young people overcome their timidity and share their time in a way that allows them to

understand that service is not just something that we talk about at church, that it is something that Christians

live. Yours most sincerely: Chris Bailey

Parish Directory

Office / Rectory: 985-395-3616

Office Fax: Parish Directory

Office / Rectory: 985-395-3616

Office Fax: 985-395-9129 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 219

Patterson, LA 70392

Fr. Herb Bennerfield, Pastor ext. 3 ~ Email: stjoepat@cox-internet.com

Bobbie Diaz (Office Manager) ext. 4 ~

Email: stjoepat@cox-internet.com

Ann Murray (Housekeeper/cook) ext. 8 Education Office: 985-395-3881

Fax: 985-395-3685

Mamie Perry (DRE) ext. 5 ~

Email: stjoedre@teche.net Rosie Pellerin (Ed. Coordinator)

Websites:

St. Joseph Church

www.stjosephpatla.org Diocese of Lafayette

www.diolaf.org

South Region www.diolaf.org/southregion

Websites:

St. Joseph Church www.stjoepat.intuitwebsites.com

Diocese of Lafayette

Sacristan Workshop January 14 @ 11:00am

All are invited, come and learn and

get involved! We need you!

Ministers of Communion and

Proclaimers of the Word please

pick your schedules up in the

sacristy.

Sick Relatives & Friends

Please pray for the sick of our parish & their caregivers: Stella Saleme, Linda Thomas, Charles

Felterman, Arthur Roy, Scott Governale, Linda Adams,

Anthony Trosclair, Mary Ann Trosclair, Dana Griffin, B.L. & Jackie Como, Charles Culotta, Brittany Richoux,

, Andy Hebert, Evita & Karter Boutte, Earl McNail, Frank Black, Kristin LaPointe, Natalie Hyatt, Pat Gary, Gayle

Verdin, Loretia Plemons, Barry Broussard, Wilda & Frank Cali, Barry Tobias, Sylvia Felterman, Cary Mac Staples,

Carol Covillier, Ruby Crapell, Sally Rogers, Karen Thurgie, Geraldine Dinger, Coutrey Cox, Emma G.

Cox, Tessie Michel, Michelle Thomas, Fr. Vidrine, Cindy Dugus, Joe Guillory, Amber Grogan, Rip & Cherly

Verdin, Noel & Deidra Verdin, Michelle Thomas, Dean Carrington, Mary Sehon, Noel & Aeidia Verdin, Melissa

Michel, Ellen C. Bougeious, Sandy Mire , Mathilde Harrington, Quinn Williams, Lara Campbell, Lillian Rose,

Dennis Taylor, Ken Montgomery, Trevor Matherne, Mary Boudreaux, AJ & Myrna Bourg, Hunter Alpha, Mary

Graves, Iris Roy, Charles LaSalle, Danell Kimble, Burt Williams, Leona Cloud, Kevin Cole Simon, Bobby

Johnson, Sterling Hebert, Carla LaSalle , Ronnie Roy, Ahney Chauvin, Lucas Griffin, Totsie Harrington,

Suzanne Lipari, James Veazey, John Dimatteo, Fr. Joe Breaux, Tammy Chauvin, Joey Estay, Rose Johnson,

Ronald Blanchard, Nancy Shllings, Ian Davis, Celeste Henry, Darlene Paul, Harold Gobert , Donavan

Lebance, Mildred Trujillo, Sally Rogers, Brenda Simon, Brandy Brown, Anna George, Cindy M. Ribaul , Sadie

Grow, Gretchen Lambert, Charles Esprit, Sherda Reedom, Jermaine Boutte, Mindy Kincade, Ray Primeaux,

Jacob Billington, Cary James Laiche, Jimmy Aucoin, Anna George, Samantha Floyd, Eula Trahan, Susan Howell, Jane

Daves, Ramona Carpenter, Claude Czaja, Emily Carrington, Coni Marble, Allie Keith, Sennett Wiggins III,

Joslyn Cannon, Wilda Riles, Chloe St. Julian, Brie Landry, Dr. Whyba Duay, Mike Aloisio, Peggy Grimball, Theresa

LaGrange, Judi Garrett, Tanya Clamon, Fr. Robert Marcelle, , Patsy Huskey, Erica Hebert,, Lydia & Adrian, Paul Conner, Gail Smith, Courtney Montet, Dan

Broussard, Jeffery Dimatteo, Sissy Chapman Jimmy Premeaux Jr., Betty Rulf, Paul Brown, Randy Verret, Troy

Osburn, Jason Hernandez, Herman LaJaunie , Archer Rogers, Norman Hymel

Please call the rectory to add or delete a name on the list.

ST. JOSEPH FOOD PANTRY

The food pantry is in need of these items: canned

milk, canned meat, rice, mac & cheese, spaghetti

sauce, crackers, cereal, grits, oatmeal, bathroom

tissue, peanut butter, jelly and snacks for kids.

Our Pantry is Bare!!

Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated. “Come, you who are blessed by my Father.

Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the

foundation of the world. For I was hungry and

you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave

me drink...“

Matthew 25:34

Office of Religious Education & Formation

Jan. 14 & 15 Extra Ordinary Ministers of Eucharist Lector Altar Servers Sat. 4:30pm Leona Armato, Joy Guarisco, Volunteer Melving Vining Kaylee Craddock

Sun. 8:00am Terry Burgess, Mamie Perry, Margerite Sumrall Jamie Guidry Brian Landry

Sun. 10:00am Terry Burgess, Janet Carmocy, Ruby Delaune, Monica Lasalle Roland Delaune Paris Guidry

Sun. 5:00pm Keith & Michelle Grimball, Angela Harrington Bridgette Taylor Kobi Lipari

Weekly Offerings

Last week collection: $4461.00

Building & Maintenance $1076.00

God Bless you for your stewardship.

MONDAY, JAN. 9

6:30am: Fr. Vu, (After Mass: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena) TUESDAY, JAN. 10

9:30am: Nursing Home– WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11

6:30AM: Louis Lipari THURSDAY, JAN. 12

12:10: FRIDAY, JAN. 13

6:30AM: SATURDAY, JAN. 14

4:30pm: Danny & Norris Broussard, Louis Lipari, SUNDAY, JAN. 15

8:00am: Ray Jude Vidos Sr., For the People of our Parish, Rudy Aucion, Dr. Earl Eues 10:00am: Harold Allemond, Louis Lipari,

5:00pm: James Blocker Jr., Beth Verret, Katherine Cardinale, Ross Grimball, Elsa Y. Parchmont, Holy Souls, Judy Clark, Greg Cart, Donald Jumonville,

Elsa Parchmont Sanctuary Light

Note: If a name is not printed above, due to

human error, be assured that God has accepted your intention in heaven. Canon Law 94

Acadiana Catholic Magazine can be

found in the entry of church.

UPCOMING EVENTS… Discussion Group: Monday @ 6:30

First Saturday Rosary:

The Holy Rosary will be prayed before the Vigil Mass

in church beginning at 4pm the first Saturday of each

month. Please join us.

“PRAY & GEAUX”-Every Monday morning at

8:30am St. Joseph Church

Sacristan Workshop-January 14 @ 11:00am

In Loving Memory of

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HOMEBOUND

If you known of anyone needing someone to

bring Holy Communion to their home, please

call the office 395-3616.

Ministers please see your schedules

MASS INTENTIONS

Mamie Perry 395-3881 stjoedre@teche.net

Baptism

Welcome into our Catholic Family!

Ainsley Elise Bowers

Child of Celeste Michelle Bowers

Caroline Grace Felterman

Child of Ben P. Felterman & Adrinne Couvillion Felterman

Congratulations to our newest members & their

families!

Religious Education - Year at a Glance

Jan. 29 …… 7th & 8th Grade Mass @ 10:00 a.m.

March 1 …… Ash Wednesday (No Classes)

March 5 ……… 9th & 10th Grade Mass @ 10:00 a.m.

March 19 ……2nd and 11th Grade Mass @ 10:00 a.m.

March 22 …Last day of class for Grades K - 10 From the Desk of Fr. Bennerfield

Dear Family,

Thanks to all of you who sent

cards, prayers, baked and

other goodies, cash, and presents

of many kinds for Christmas. May

God bless you for your generosity to me. Please

know of my love and prayers for you. May God

bless you throughout the new year and always!

Fr. B.

This Friday, January 13 two of our parishioners,

Yvonne Adams and Chris Bailey, will receive the

MLK award for service to God and our Church

from Bishop Deshotel at St. John Cathedral in

Lafayette. The Mass at which they will be

honored begins at 7:00PM and is open to the

public. Please come and join us in honoring

these two outstanding volunteers.

Why does the Church require certain elements in

the Mass? Why do we do this—and not that? If

you have questions about Mass— or any liturgy—

join us Monday evenings for our adult discussion

group focusing on the liturgy 6:30PM in the

Parish Hall.