Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church 130 N. Richelieu Circle • New Iberia, LA 70560 Phone: (337) 364-8360 • Email: nativity@cox.net

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: Gabrielle Reed – 367-9217 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 – The Epiphany of the Lord - The feast of Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season. It seems fitting that the Gospel recounts the story of the Magi who followed a star to find a new born king. We have also journeyed through Advent to come and rediscover the gift of God’s Son, the Word made flesh. Like the Magi, we cannot stay at the stable in Bethlehem. We must go back to our world and spread the good news of God’s great love for us. How will you spread this good news in the year ahead?

“He delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper. He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy.” - Psalm 72:12-13

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… a tradition of excellence in grades 4-12. Open-registration for the 2016-2017 School Year is now open. Students and parents are invited to join our CHS family for visits or touring opportunities at any time. Please call to schedule an appointment. For more information please contact the Admissions Office at 337.256.5383 or email: admissions@chspanthers.com. Catholic High School... where your child will re-ceive the gift of a Catholic education at an institu-tion which possesses a rich history of academic excellence and Christ-centered values.

A Special word of Thanks for your wonderful Christmas Gifts and Cards that have been given to us during this Christmas Season. We are very touched by your kindness and generosity ex-pressed by your love. May God bless you! Thank you. Fr. Mario & Fr. Ed

The Jubilee Year of Mercy began on Decem-ber 8th. Nativity of Our Lady will be celebrating this year of extraordinary Mercy with the Doors of Mer-cy: Exploring God’s Covenant with you. This is a 8-week journey through salvation history, from God’s merciful promises to Adam, Norah, Abraham, Moses, and David, to the prophets’ call to renewal, to the fulfillment of God’s promises in Christ. Fr. Jeffrey Kirby will guide us through God’s covenant with His people, by explaining the events of the Bi-ble and showing how God pours out His mercy after they stray from Him again and again. Each weekly session is capped by insights from various Catholic authors, speakers, and clergy, which demonstrate the power of Divine Mercy in the world today, inspiring us to seek God’s mercy and to foster a closer rela-tionship with Christ. Beginning the first week of February we will meet for an hour and a half session on Tuesday AM and a Thursday evening. Or, you can enjoy the series at home and access the speakers via the web. How convenient is that! There will be another sign-up weekend at the beginning of January or Call Brenda Romero, 365-3759, anytime.

MONTHLY HOLY HOUR FOR PERSONAL AND WORLD CONVERSION

On the first Wednesdays of each month we will have a Eucharistic Holy Hour in Church following our regular 9:00am Wednesday Mass. The Holy Hours will be held from 9:30am–10:30am and will conclude with Benediction with the Blessed Sacra-ment. The next Holy Hour will be this Wednes-day, January 6th. God bless, Fr. Mario

Eucharistic Adoration with Nativity of Our Lady Youth Group

Friday, January 8th - 6pm All are invited for Adoration!

Youth Night Gathering will follow in Nativity Parish Hall

Call Gabrielle Reed with any questions 337-367-9217

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 5:30pm Mike Belaire, Jr. (bd) Wednesday, January 6, 2016 9:00am Gale R. Fontenot Thursday, January 7, 2016 5:30pm Thomas Marshall Friday, January 8, 2016 6:30am Timothy Boudreaux Saturday, January 9, 2016 4:00pm Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Lois Broussard Dr. Kenneth Ritter, Jeanne Judice Andrew & Donald Dupuis, Melvin Darcey John G. Ramirez, Antoine & Marie Judice Sunday, January 10, 2016 7:00am Parishioners, M/M Elias Badeaux Marlene T. Broussard, Judy Badeaux Amelia Segura Selph, Loretta Trahan Freddie Darcey 9:00am Msgr. H.J. Barsen, Enuse Champagne Agapito A. Castro, Ann Guyote (bd) Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Walter Duplantis Mr. Ishmael Halphen, Jr., Betty Horton Dennis Landry, Lena Mergist 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Lawrence Gauthier Gerry Ransonet, Faye & Alvin Tauzin Ransonet & Dressel Fly, Donna M. Lanza TJ & Barbara Eldridge, David Simoneaud Broussard & de la Houssaye Families

FLOWERS: See Christmas Flower List SANCTUARY LIGHT: Our Lady’s Altar Society

2016 Mass Intentions: The Mass Intention Book for the 2016 year is now open for parishioners to schedule Masses. Please allow 10 business days if possible, before the requested Masses. Come by the church office to schedule Masses. Call the church office with any questions, 364-8360.

Please Join Us! In praying for an end to abortion and all pro-death activities in our nation and in our world.

South Region “March For Life” Tuesday January 19, 2016

St. Peter’s Catholic Church, New Iberia, Louisiana ♦ Silent Eucharistic Procession (from Grotto on

Main Street to St. Peter’s Church) 5:30pm ♦ Mass for Life (A Love Offering Will Be Collected) ♦ Five Day Rosary Congress (24 hour Eucharistic Adoration for five days following March & Mass with Pro-Life Rosary recited every hour on the hour)

Guest Celebrant for Eucharistic Procession & Mass:

Fr. Garrett Savoie Our Lady of Perpetual Help, New Iberia

For more information call (337) 369-3816

Upcoming Cenacle Retreat February 12 - 14, 2016

The Holy Year of Mercy As we celebrate the Holy Year of Mercy, we will join together in examining our call to be women of forgiveness and mercy. Our basic point of scriptural reference will be the Parable of the Prodigal Sun (Luke 15:11-32).

Presenter: Rev. Donald Blanchard Call Connie Armentor, one of the retreat cap-tains, at 337-365-6945 for information about this retreat or information about any other Cenacle retreat.

Retrouvaille has a weekend coming up in soon, January 8,9, and 10th in Pineville, Louisiana. Retrouvaille is a ministry for couples in troubled marriages. It is for mar-ried couples who are anxious about their marriage, alone or distant from their partner, disillusioned or bored in their marriage, or who are experiencing coldness or con-flict. The weekends involve intensive work on communi-cation skills and provide the foundation for the for-giveness and trust essential for rebuilding broken mar-riages. Retrouvaille is a catholic ministry that is support-ed by Bishop Jarrell and the Family Life Office of the Diocese of Lafayette. Retrouvaille encourages individual and spiritual growth and the ultimate goal is to reinstall in hurting couples the joy and satisfaction of sacramental marriage. For more information or to register for the weekend, please contact Stacy or Donea Benandi 985-714-2442-/2443 Judy or Steve Schwank 318-641-1614 or visit our website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK The Epiphany of the Lord

January 3, 2016

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing What “Signs”’ in your life have led you to Jesus?

Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6 • Your light has come! Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 • We all share the same promise! Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 • They opened their coffers and presented him with gifts.

Theme: “The mystery of the incarnation - Jesus is a gift to all humanity.”

CHILDREN: In your life, who helps you to see Jesus in other people such as a classmate or a friend? YOUTH: The star guided the Magi to Jesus. What are the people or events who have guided you in your relationship with Jesus? ADULT: How this past week did you demonstrate God’s love at home and at work?

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS January 4 - 10, 2016

Jan. 4th Rev. Jaison Mangalath, SVD Jan. 5th Rev. William Massie Jan. 6th Rev. Dismas Mauk, SVD Jan. 7th Rev. Kenneth Mayne Jan. 8th Rev. Garrett McIntyre Jan. 9th Rev. Neil McNeil Jan. 10th Rev. Bert Mead, 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: Harold Babineaux, Cynthia Inby Babineaux, Lou Babin, Carmen Merryman, Emily Lancon, Lori Aguillard, James Frank, Ronnie Buford, Stephanie Comeaux, Tina Bourque, Grace O’Brien, Markel Gregoire, Acey Fruge, Terri Milton, Orrin Milton, Katie Milton, Clark Romero, Dirk Flowers, Robert Charpentier, Jr., Wendell Lancon, Beatrice B. Courville, Diana Stansbury, Harry Courville, Donald Bayard, Gerald Bayard, Addy H. Simoneaud, May H. Bergeron, Lester Bergeron, Ray Hulin, Janice Wilson, Ellis Melancon, Michael Melancon, Catherine Darcey, Landon C. Jolivette, Dylan Robichaux, Ross Granger, Wanda Trahan, Linda Boutte, Marla Walet, Nancy LeBlanc, Rita Lou Norris, Karen Trim, Lydia Nowell, Addison Thompson, Natalie Faucheaux, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Ray Conrad, Sr., Ray Conrad, Jr., Raven Conrad, Gordy Bourque, Edna Collette, Linda & Kevin Marsier, Dorothy & Ted Guillory, Ken Viator, Glen Jenkins, Heath Michael Boutte, John LaRive, Sue Hartwell, Caély Delahoussaye Romero, Brandon Maturin, 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, Winclise Bourque, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Dylan Ortego, Robin L. Viator, Janell Broussard, Clifton E. Babin, Judy Boudeloche, Liz Lancon, Brent Buteaux, Sheena Romero, Debbie Harry, Earline Navarre, Adalynn Rose Darby, Jacelynn Dore, May McDonald, Preston McDonald, Kolton Michael Romero, Irene Hebert, Charles Babineaux, Jr., Peggy H. Vice, Bea Romero, Warren Barras, Kenny Sinitere, Sirena Rogers, Lexi Romero, Merline Viator, Barbara A. LeBlanc, Elizabeth “Missy” Guillory 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.

St. Edward School, New Iberia is holding Days of Intent to Register

Tuesday, January 19 & Wednesday, January 20, 2016

9:00 am - 2:00 pm (337) 369-6764

All new families interested in registering for the 2016-17 school year MUST come on this day to be considered for Open Registration: For more information call the school, weekdays from 9am until 2pm 369-6764. The School was founded in 1918 by St. Katharine Drexel and strives to promote the mission of “Living the Eucharistic Relativity that All are One in Christ.” St. Edward School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or gender in the administration of education policies, application of admission, financial aid programs or extracurricular activities.

The Office of Marriage and Family Life will be sponsoring the annual Diocesan Marriage Anni-versary Mass on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at St. Anthony of Padua, Eunice, LA. The Mass will begin at 2:00pm with Bishop Michael Jarrell presiding and will honor those celebrating 25, 40, 50, 60 or more years within the year 2016. A Reception will following the Parish Hall. Deadline to register is February 12, 2016. For more information or to register, please visit our website at www.diolaf.org/marriage or call the Of-fice of Marriage and Family Life at 337-261-5653.

MASS SERVERS January 5 - 10, 2016

DAY/DATE TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 1/5/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Sacristan

Wednesday 1/6/16

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Sacristan

Thursday 1/7/16

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Sacristan

Friday 1/8/16

6:30am Fr. Mario Romero

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Sam Robichaux

Saturday 1/9/16

4:00pm Fr. Mario Romero

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Chandler Bertinot Matthew Trahan

Sunday 1/10/16

7:00am Fr. Mario Romero

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Sam Robichaux Alyssa Bertrand

9:00am Fr. Mario Romero

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Luke Salsman John-Patrick Theriot

10:30am Fr. Ed Degeyter

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Lexi Anderson Ryan Gonsoulin

CURRENT EVENTS The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.

— Isaiah 60:1

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week Monday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Tuesday: St. John Neumann Wednesday: St. André Bessette Thursday: St. Raymond of Penyafort

Monday, January 4, 2016 CCD - 9th, 10th & 11th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall Tuesday, January 5, 2016 CCD - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades - 6:30pm -Barsen Hall R.C.I.A. Class - 6:30pm - Church Office Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour - 9:30am - 10:30am - Church CCD - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades - 5:30pm - Barsen Hall Thursday, January 7, 2016 Our Lady’s Altar Society Meeting - Following 5:30pm Mass - Church Office Friday, January 8, 2016 Eucharistic Adoration - 6pm - Church Youth Night - Following Adoration - Parish Hall Sunday, January 10, 2015 2nd Collection - Catholic High Debt Reduction Fund Knights of Columbus & KC Ladies Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast after 7am Mass - Parish Hall Jesus is Alive - 5pm - Parish Hall

ANNULMENTS: WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW TO GO ABOUT IT

Please join us for a workshop on "Annulments: What They Are and How To Go About It" on Thursday, January 14, 2016, from 6:30-8:30 pm. at St. Edmond Catholic Church (Family Center), 4131 West Congress Street, Lafayette. Presented by Very Rev. Msgr. Robie Robichaux, JCL, VJ, Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Lafayette. This workshop will explain what the Church means by a Declaration of Nullity and how to petition for one. All are welcome to at-tend. For information, please contact Mary Bergeron (337-654-8682 or Mbergeron@diolaf.org).

The bulletin is printed out of state, therefore all Mass inten-tions and Church announcements must be submitted to the rectory office at least two weeks prior to the date that the Mass will be offered for the intention(s). Due to upcoming holiday scheduling, the bulletin has had early deadlines. Thank you for your understanding.

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