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 – Easter Sunday - As disciples, we are called to bear witness to the Good News of God’s unending love for us. Talking about God, saying lots of prayers, going to church even everyday is not what it is really about. It is our actions, how we treat others, how we use what we have been given that proclaims the message. Consider, the message you are proclaiming in your life - is it the Good News?

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever.” - Psalm 118:1 Reprinted with permission from S.T. Productions.

…..a tradition of excellence in grades 4-12. Now accepting Applications for Admission to Catholic High School for the 2017-2018 school year. 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 Ad-missions Office at 337.256.5383 or email: admis-sions@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.

Parking Lot Security We have recently had a break-in of someone’s vehicle during one of our weekend Masses. Just a reminder, always lock your vehicle and avoid putting anything of value in open sight. Thanks a lot.

Fr. Mario

St. Edward School, New Iberia has openings in the following grades:

Pre-K3 through 3rd Grades for the 2017-18 school year

St. Edward 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.” SES has the privilege of teaching students in their most formative years, providing a strong Catho-lic educational foundation. For more information or to tour the school, please call weekdays from 9am until 2pm - 369-6764. St. Edward School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or gender in the administration of education policies, ap-plication of admission, financial aid programs or extracurricular activities.

Encounter the Risen Christ We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends as we encounter our risen Lord. We reflect on our brothers and sisters whom we have walked with in India, Zambia, El Salvador, Mexico, Ethiopia and Hawaii. And we commit to bring Easter joy to each person we meet in our daily lives. Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl in the boxes located at the entrances to Church.

We ask that families who are expecting the birth of a child please call our church office early in the pregnancy so that we can register you for the baptismal class and put your child on the schedule to be baptized. Thank you very much.

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION

MONTH Every April the Pinwheel is used as the national symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Today, when people see a pinwheel, they think of

happy children playing and having fun. Over time, when people see the pinwheel, we want them to also see a symbol for child abuse and neglect pre-vention. Ultimately we want to convey, through the pinwheel message, that every child deserves the chance to be raised in a healthy, safe and nurturing environment.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church will have a Holy Hour on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23rd begin-ning at 2:30pm. Confessions will be available from 2:30 to 3:30. There will be a reflection on Divine Mercy with prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 and the hour will close with Benediction. All are invited.

2016 Contributions Statement If you would like to have a copy of your 2016 Statement of Contributions mailed to you, please call the office at (337)364-8360 to re-quest one.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017 5:30pm Elise C. Verret (liv)(bd), Mae Talley Wednesday, April 19, 2017 9:00am Oscar Molbert, Sr., Dr. Roy Landry Mrs. Doris P. Collins, Doris Fournet Thursday, April 20, 2017 5:30pm Tommy Breaux, Sr. Bonnie L. Boudreaux (ann of death) Friday, April 21, 2017 6:30am Florence Judice Saturday, April 22, 2017 4:00pm Dr. Clyde Rougeou, Jr., Howard McCoy Judy Badeaux, Ransonet & Dressel Fly Harvey & Joyce DeCourt, Marilyn Landry Winclise Bourque, Robert Belaire, Sr. (bd) Collins Blanchard & Fly, Dustin McCoy Bill Smith, Lloyd & Nina Geoffroy Remy & Yola Barras, Jan & Lee Slowik M/M Arthur Lemoine, Clyde Guyote Waverly Field Sunday, April 23, 2017 7:00am Parishioners, Rosina Chiaravalloti Amelia Segura Selph, Don Taylor Marlene T. Broussard, Doralisse Hebert 9:00am Msgr. H. J. Barsen, Walter Duplantis Oleus J. Champagne, Jr. (liv)(bd) Gerald “Bick” Girouard, Agapito A. Castro Linda L. Viator (liv)(bd) 10:30am Fr. A.J. Boumans, Martha B. Ramos Donna M. Lanza, Tommy Breaux, Sr. Anthony Mazerole (liv), Joseph Viator Patti Gagnard, End to Abortion Jules & Leona Broussard, R.L. Berard, Jr. Claude & Mazel Vaughn, Jan Savoie & Fly Clarence & Violet Lancon

Because our church bulletin is printed out of state, all Mass intentions and announcements should be submit-ted to the office at least two weeks prior to the request-ed bulletin date, earlier if it is a holiday season because we have earlier deadlines Thank you.

Our Condolences We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the following parishioners who have died in January through March 2017, and pray for the repose of their souls: Anna Robicheaux Date of Death: Jan. 4, 2017 William “Bill” Smith Date of Death: Jan. 10, 2017 Norma Delcambre Date of Death: Jan. 11, 2017 Marie Eileen DeRouen Date of Death: Jan. 14, 2017 Don Eric “Tay” Taylor Date of Death: Jan. 23, 2017 Ronald “Mousey” DeRouen Date of Death: Mar. 4, 2017 Stephen Babineaux Date of Death: Mar. 5, 2017 Ronnie Buford Date of Death: Mar. 11, 2017 Violet Lancon Date of Death: Mar. 13, 2017

Is your child thinking about ser-vice to the church? Do they want to take a more active role during Mass? The Altar Server program may be what they are looking for. If your child is interested in par-ticipating in the Altar Server Program (3rd grade and up - Catholic Schools, Private Schools & Public Schools), please contact Lupe or Polly Camacho at the church office. 364-8360

MINISTRY TO THE SICK & ELDERLY Please call the Church Office @ 364-8360 if you have a loved one who is sick or elderly and would like to be visited by a priest, whether that person is in a local hospital, nursing home, or at home. Also, a Eucharistic Minister will bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners.

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

FLOWERS: Easter Flowers - See Insert SANCTUARY LIGHT: E.J & Anite Hymel

Easter Sunday April 16, 2017

Reading I: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 • God raised him up on the third day. Reading II: Colossians 3:1-4 • Set your heart on what pertains to higher realms. Gospel: John 20:1-9 • Mary Magdalene came to the tomb. Theme: “Jesus’ resurrection - the heart of our faith, life and journey.”

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: Malcolm Daigle, Danielle Duhon, Connor Newman, Zachary Black, Jr., Alma Vaughn, Raphael & Marie Duplechain, Edna Collette, Maddie Romero, Larry Romero, Sue G. Dugas, Jake Thibodeaux, Jared Thibodeaux, Chanelle Brown, Neal Boutte, Brooklyn Ladner, Pamela Soileau, Blink & Goldie Landry, Verna Romero, Charles Kilgore, Debbie Keller, Benjamin Bayard, Liz Lancon, Caroline Dubois, Melanie Gonsoulin, Trey Lancon, Donna H. Ardeneaux, Nelson Landry, Matt Elmer, Jo Delcambre, Edward Landry, Terrell Richard, Rosemary Segura, Clifton E. Babin, Hadley J. Babin, Hazel B. Courville, Gene Gonsoulin, Kim Broussard, Brian Broussard, Jackie Pisani, Wendy Segura, Bonnie Marceaux, Acey Fruge, Bea Romero, Rebecca Bourque, Jason Kyle Choat, Howard Sommers, Dale Landry, Mitchell Duplechain, Alice Robicheaux, Ronnie Gonsoulin, Art Merryman, Diane Sandoz, George & Joyce Sikes, Sheryl S. Bourque, Mike & Charlene Olmsted, McKenzie Theriot, Lloyd & Ronnie Landry, Elise C. Verret, Michael & Claire Landry family, Landon, Kolton & Talan Mancil, Ruby Seneca, Gloria Landry, Dylan Ortego, Nicole V. Ortego, Janell Broussard, Tina Bodin, Mike Arcement, Minos Arcemont, Mary Ann Babin, Heath Michael Boutte, Brent Buteaux, Gayle Hebert, Peggy Lancon, Ron Badeaux, Kathryn Monnin, Christie Migues, Nelson Delahoussaye, Anne B. Moore, Larry Melancon, Carl Theriot, Jackson Minnis, Laura George, Shawn George, Sylvia Hopes, Morris Newman, Ann Viator, Ken Viator, Cynthia Picard, Elysse Robicheaux, Judy Babineaux, Kurt Menard, Anthony Mazerole, Irene Hebert, Benjamin Leleux, Kade Breaux, Elizabeth Blanchard, Doris Boutte, Doris Barras, Juanita Usie, Myrtle Oubre, Gerald Boutte, Sharon Melancon, Julie Louviere, Charles Anthony Angelle, Alayna Allen 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.

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS April 17 - 23, 2017

Apr. 17th Rev. Ryszard Kalinowski, SVD Apr. 18th Rev. Andreas Kedati, SVD Apr. 19th Rev. Steven Kimmons, SJ Apr. 20th Rev. Clifton Labbe, SVD Apr. 21st Rev. Donovan Labbe Apr. 22nd Rev. Keith Labove Apr. 23rd Rev. Paul LaFleur

Thank you for your generous contributions last week to the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Eu-rope! If you missed the collection, it is not too late to give, visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” link on the left.

CURRENT EVENTS

MASS SERVERS April 18 - 23, 2017

DAY DATE

TIME CELEBRANT LECTORS LAY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

ALTAR SERVERS

Tuesday 4/18/17

5:30pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

Madeline Domingues

Corliss Ramirez Linda Viator

Sacristan

Wednesday 4/19/17

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Ginger Comeaux

Agnes Bourque Agnes Castro

Sacristan

Thursday 4/20/17

5:30pm Fr. Mario Romero

Ruth Bernard

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Corliss Ramirez

Sacristan

Friday 4/21/17

6:30am Fr. Mario Romero

Chad Courtois

Brenda Oubre Thelma Hulin

Chandler Bertinot

Saturday 4/22/17

4:00pm Fr. Ed Degeyter

Paul Broussard

Pat & Louise Lancon Betty Romero

Maddie Duplantis Alex Viscardi, II

Sunday 4/23/17

7:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Janis Dugas

Lupe & Polly Camacho Donald Voorhies

Allison Parrie Payten Romero

9:00am Fr. Ed Degeyter

Margo LeBlanc

Ross & Cindy Landry Brenda Robicheaux

Giac Pham Ryan Gonsoulin

10:30am Fr. Mario Romero

Brenda Prejean

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Pat & Lisa Dooley Karl & Sarah Boudreaux Brenda Smith, Charles Lanza

Bobby Bonin, III John-Patrick Theriot

First Communion

2:00pm Fr. Mario Romero

1st Communion Students

Deacon Stephen VanCleve Wayne Duhon, Corliss Ramirez

Hunter Monté Macie Monté Luke Salsman

Easter Sunday April 16, 2017 When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.

— Colossians 3:4

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Monday: Monday within the Octave of Easter; Income Tax Day Tuesday: Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Wednesday: Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Thursday: Thursday within the Octave of Easter Friday: Friday within the Octave of Easter Saturday: Saturday within the Octave of Easter; Earth Day

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Pro-Life Rosary - 8:25am with Mass at 9am Friday, April 21, 2017 Nativity Diner 3 Crew Saturday, April 22, 2017 First Communion Practice - 10am - Church Sunday, April 23, 2017 2nd Collection - Catholic High Debt Reduction Fund First Communion - 2pm - Church

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Men's Homeless Shelter needs personal hygiene items & bath towels. Travelers are encouraged to donate hotel items collected during travels. Drop donations in the brown hamper in the foyer of the church / or at the church rectory

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