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 YOUTH DIRECTOR: Allison Abshire – 365-3759 PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Barbara Breaux RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 pm — 3:45 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses ROSARY: Wednesday: 8:25 am (Pro-Life) Thursday: 5:00 pm

REFLECTIONS – Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - From Biblical times to the present, people have often thought that if God was pleased with them, then good things would happen to them. If you experienced trials and trouble then you must have done something “wrong.” That is not the message of the New Testament. It is not the example we are given in Christ’s life. Good things are not rewards nor are bad things punishment. Both can be used to deepen our relationship with God. How do you see the good and bad things in your life? Do you see them as opportunities to grow closer to God?

“Steadfast is his kindness toward us, and the fidelity of the Lord endures forever.” - Psalm 117:2 Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

Nativity Mausoleum Update Our sales campaign is underway for the construc-tion of new mausoleum crypts at Nativity of Our Lady. The new mausoleum is probably 1 year away from completion, therefore, the small num-ber of unsold crypts that we have in current in-ventory will be reserved for temporary placement for caskets of families who have bought in the new mausoleum and are awaiting completion of the new facilities. We wanted to make this infor-mation known so that you can plan accordingly for your family’s burial needs. If you would like to speak to a salesman from the Acme Mausole-um company, please call the church office for their contact information.

Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Mrs. Rita Mae Cestia. Mrs. Cestia passed away in December of 2015 at the age of 93. Not having any children of her own, Mrs. Cestia and her husband willed that their remaining assets would be distribut-ed to Nativity of Our Lady Church and The Society for the Propagation of the Catholic Faith. Our share of Mrs. Cestia’s gift came out to $52,300.15. This generous donation will help our parish offset some large expenses that we have incurred or will incur soon. Our liability insurance bill for this year cost our parish $24,854. A recent tree trimming job cost our parish $10,500. A new updated choir sound sys-tem is in the works that will cost our parish approxi-mately $10,000. A church roof repair that will take place in the fall will cost our parish $154,000. Thanks again to Mrs. Cestia and to all of our Parish-ioners who allow our parish to operate and do Christ’s work.

God Bless, Fr. Mario Romero.

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Council #12997 Fundraiser (Red Beans with Sausage over rice)

Sunday, September 11, 2016 Pickup is under the Carport behind the Church

Office (behind Church) from 11AM - 1PM Tickets are $7.00 each or 3 tickets for $20.00. Tickets will be sold after each weekend Mass and are available from any KC member. Also, the Ladies K.C. Auxiliary members will be selling brownies.

CCD Teachers needed: 2 Volunteer Teachers needed for our 1st Grade CCD Classes. Volunteers need to be practicing Catholics (attend weekly Mass), able to receive the Sacraments, and Safe Environment trained (or we’d be happy to train you). Lessons to children of this age are pretty basic and would not require extensive preparation or experience on the part of the teacher. Teacher’s guide will be provided that lays out everything in detail. Please call Brenda at 365-3759 if you are able to help.

A meeting for 1st Communion parents and Con-firmation parents and students will be held on Wednesday, September 21st at 6 pm in Church. The meeting is for parents only for 1st Commun-ion, please do not bring your child with you. The meeting for Confirmation is for parents and Confirmation student. Confirmation students are required to attend the meeting. Please make plans to attend if your child will be making their 1st Communion or Confirmation in 2017. Please bring child’s baptismal certificate. Call Brenda Romero, 365-3759 if you have any questions or concerns.

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Silent, Individually-Direct Retreats of 3, 5 or 8-days begin on the following: Tuesday, September 6 or Friday, September 9 Monday, October 3 or Thursday, October 6 Monday October 174 Please visit website: jesuitspiritualitycenter.org or call 662-5251 8am - Noon, 1-5pm Weekdays.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 5:30pm Johnny Viator Wednesday, August 24, 2016 9:00am Dr. Roy Landry Thursday, August 25, 2016 5:30pm Johnny Viator Friday, August 26, 2016 6:30am In Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus and in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Joseph Saturday, August 27, 2016 4:00pm Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Roy Flores Marilyn Landry, Winclise Bourque Judy Badeaux, Dr. Clyde Rougeou, Jr. John G. Ramirez, M/M Leo Paul Landry Richard Barrilleaux, Kagon Jude Hebert Gwendolyn Gaspard, Carroll Boutte M/M Paul O. Domingue. Gene Lopez M/M Israel Olivier, M/M Lucius Smith Joe & Betty Smith Sunday, August 28, 2016 7:00am Parishioners, Marlene T. Broussard Amelia Segura Selph, Genevieve B. Dugas 9:00am Msgr. H.J. Barsen, Alta Fontenot (bd) Agapito A. Castro, Rita Mae Cestia Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Walter Duplantis Preston Wiley, Elise D. Viator (bd) Elise G. Champagne (bd) 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Ransonet & Dressel Fly Tommy Breaux, Sr., Donna M. Lanza Hazel & Wesley Pattillo Fly Ron Venable

OLAS News Bulletin Needed: All ladies 18 years and up. Your Blessed Mother needs you to care for her Son’s Altar. Fundraisers sponsored by OLAS pay for: Hosts Altar Linen Altar Wine Priest Vestments Altar Candles Cleaning Supplies Flowers Etc. Join Nativity of Our Lady’s Altar Society! An-nual membership dues is $10.00 Call Margo LeBlanc at 365-4561 or our church office 364-8360.

FLOWERS: Leslie Romero

SANCTUARY LIGHT: Trina Shawn Hebert

The Eucharist It is called the “source and summit” of our Catholic faith - The Holy Eucharist. But do we really understand its true meaning? In Fr. Mitch Pacwa’s The Eucharist: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics you will see the essential connection between the Eucharist and the Scriptures, and through reflection and discussion you’ll learn to apply the principles in your own life. In this study you will find answers to these questions and more: • Where do we see symbols of the Eucharist in the Old

Testament? • How do the Old Testament sacrifices prefigure

Christ’s sacrifice? • What did Jesus mean when he said “Do this in re-

members of me”? • Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God? • How do we meet Jesus in the breaking of the bread? The Eucharist will change the way you look at the Mass and allow you to meet Jesus as transformed by his gift of life. The Study Groups are available on Tuesdays at 9:00am and Thursdays at 6:10pm. They begin the week of Sep-tember 13th and conclude the week of October 25th. Please call Brenda Romero at 365-3759 to register for this study group.

IS R.C.I.A. FOR YOU? Have you been searching for a Church home, and would like to learn more about the Catholic Church? Or, for whatever reason, you did not receive your First Communion or Confirmation when you were younger? The R.C.I.A. Program, the Rite of Chris-tian Initiation of Adults, would be the place for you. The R.C.I.A. is a process of catechesis (instructions in the principles of Christianity) and community building. This program is open to all non-baptized adults seeking to join the Catholic Church, as well as those willing to convert from another faith, and those baptized Catholics who would like to enter in-to full membership in the Church. The “Come & See night is September 27th. If you would like more information, fliers are available at the entrances of church. Contact Father Mario at the church office - 364-8360

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS August 22 - 28, 2016

Aug. 22nd Rev. Mark Ledoux Aug. 23rd Rev. Austin Leger Aug. 24th Rev. Lambert Lein, SVD Aug. 25th Rev. Roland Lesseps, SJ Aug. 26th Rev. James Liprie, OSB Aug. 27th Rev. Albert Louapre, SJ Aug. 28th Rev. Thomas Madden, SJ

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: Anna Robicheaux, Alice Robicheaux, Dakota Swope, Jake Thibodeaux, Jared Thibodeaux, Sue G. Dugas, Doreen Norman, Karen Simon, Elverse Babineaux, Jr., Liz Lancon, Faith Kramer, Scott Romero, Mark Berard, Rickie Saintes, Tina Bourque, Myrtle Huval, Margie Belaire, Calli Hebert, Kenny Verret, Kathryn Monnin, Eileen Derouen, Wayne Landry, David Labiche, Norvelle Belaire, Edward Landry, Natalie Rose Upchurch, Mary Belaire, Shirley Dooley Landry, Frederick “Bozo” Metz, Jr., Andrew Guillot, Lena Meyers, Mazel Vaughn, Lauren Begnaud, Tyler Delahoussaye, Tyler Poche, Donald Babin, Betty Walker, Lena Myers, George & Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Nicole Viator Ortego, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Dylan Ortego, Robin L. Viator, Janell Broussard, Clifton E. Babin, Caroline Dubois, Beverly Clark, Ronnie Buford, Heath Michael Boutte, Lester Comeaux, Ross Granger, Chambers Fly, Irene Hebert, Riley Dubois, Virginia Raymond, Laura George, Shawn George, Sylvia Hopes, Ken Viator, Cynthia Picard, Lloyd Romero, Peter Williams, Brent Buteaux, Trace Sutton, Larry Bourque, Ulysse Robicheaux, Judy Babineaux, Nanette LeJeune, Linda Romero, Zachary Black, Jr., Robert Ogle, Wendell Lancon, Peggy H. Vice, Myrna Poche, Pansy Dore Landry, Adalyn Davis, Bennett Lancon, Corliss Ramirez, Nelson Landry, Tanya Mallet, Neal Boutte, Ravis Belaire, Mary Angele, Brandon Maturin, Katie Moore, Mable Romero, Della LaRive, Therese Segura, Tom Greig, Wally Elmer, Cindy McDonald, Lydia Nowell, Addison Thompson, Betty Walker, Bridget & Thomas Gilbert, Johanna Brooks, Claudia S. Boudreaux, Mark deClouet, Peggy Lancon, Kurt Menard, Donna Breaux, Gayle Hebert, Patricia Oubre, Ann Viator, Ciera Marie Davis, Sylvia Pete, Billy Ray Derouen, Vivian Derouen, Lori Brown, Dr. Charles Miller, Cheryl Gonsoulin, Sheryl Babineaux, Colby Delahoussaye, Fr. Ralph Landry, Doris Boutte, Jay Boutte, Myrtle Oubre, Kyle Taylor, Carol Hebert, Josie Faucheaux, Chad & Danielle Boudreaux Please also pray for those individuals who, although they are in need of your prayers, have requested that their names not be publicized for privacy reasons.

We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been completed with Acme Mausoleum Corporation to build Phase 4 of our mausoleum here at Nativity of Our Lady. Acme Mausoleum has over 100 years of memorial experience and is the largest builders of mausoleums in the nation. They were the builders of our recent additions to our mausoleum and are here again offering the same trustworthy credentials and satisfactory service. Representatives will be contact-ing our families over the next few weeks to answer questions about the mausoleum and determine who is interested in making provisions for their fami-lies. The number of crypts selected before construc-tion will determine the size of the mausole-um. Spaces are reserved on a first come basis, there-fore anyone seeking information should either mail in the return card from the brochure being mailed to you, or by calling Acme at 1-877-620-7875. To be assured of a selection of your preference, you should reserve your space now. Additional brochures are located at the rear of the church for those who may not have received one in the mail.

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 21, 2016

Reading I: Isaiah 66:18-21 • People who gather in God’s name from all the nations. Reading II: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 • Your trials in life bring you strength. Gospel: Luke 13:22-30 • Some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.

Theme: “Following Jesus calls us to risk and not always take the easy road.”

CHILDREN: How do you show that you are a follower of Jesus? YOUTH: J esus tells us that being His disciple will be very hard. Of all the things that Jesus tells us about the way that we are to live our lives, what is the hardest thing for you to do? Why? ADULT: As you wrestle with today’s Gospel, what signs do you see in your own life that you are “with God?”

Because our church bulletin is printed out of state, all Mass intentions and announcements should be submitted to the office at least two weeks prior to the requested bul-letin date. Thank you.

MASS SERVERS August 23 - 28, 2016

DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 8/23/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Charles Lanza

Corliss Ramirez Bea Romero

Sacristan

Wednesday 8/24/16

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Claudia Geoffroy

Lisa Dooley Reneé Haney

Sacristan

Thursday 8/25/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Madeline Domingues

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Brenda Romero

Sacristan

Friday 8/26/16

6:30am Fr. Mario Romero

Chad Courtois

Brenda Oubre Thelma Hulin

Sam Robichaux

Saturday 8/27/16

4:00pm Fr. Ed Degyeter

Paul Broussard

Robbie & Julie Copeland Betty Romero

Macie Monté Sam Robichaux

Sunday 8/28/16

7:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Ellen Claudy

Lupe & Polly Camacho Janis Dugas

John LaRive Jesse Clay

9:00am Fr. Mario Romero

Margo LeBlanc

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Ross & Cindy Landry

Alyssa Bertrand Brianna Ardeneaux

10:30am Fr. Mario Romero

Lloyd Verret

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Andreé Schlicher, Charles Lanza Kathy Indest, Linda sarkies Pat & Louise Lancon

Matthew Trahan Chandler Bertinot

CURRENT EVENTS Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 21, 2016 Strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees. Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame may not be dis-jointed but healed.

— Hebrews 12:12-13 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday: St. Rose of Lima Wednesday: St. Bartholomew Thursday: St. Louis of France; St. Joseph Calasanz Saturday: St. Monica

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am Thursday, August 25, 2016 Deacon Stephen’s 4 year Anniversary of Ordination Women’s Ultreya - 7pm - Barsen Hall Sunday, August 28, 2016 Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, October 7-9, 2016: Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. The week-end is a unique and effective process designed spe-cifically to help you experience the mercy and com-passion of God. This process is extremely helpful for those who have difficulty forgiving themselves or others. The weekend will help your soul find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope! For more information and to register call 337.261.5607 or email tlittell@diolaf.org. All in-quiries are kept strictly confidential.

Please be courteous. When parking for our Sunday Masses, please do not park where it blocks other parishioners and prevents them from leaving. Also do not park near the front doors of church, under the overhang. As this is needed for emergency personnel if they are called upon. Thank you!

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