Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church Sunday, March 1

st - The 1

st Sunday of Lent

Mass Schedule Saturday Anticipated 4 pm (organ & cantor);

Sunday—9 am (choir); 11 am (organ & cantor); 5 pm (organ & cantor)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:15 am Tuesday & Thursday—5:30 pm

First Saturday 8 am followed by recitation of the Rosary

Fatima Votive Mass 13th of the Month, May thru October

5 pm Rosary followed by Mass & the Fatima Procession

Monthly Peace Mass This votive Mass heeds Our Lady’s call to pray for world peace and conversion of hearts. It is prayed on the First Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm. The recitation of the Rosary and an Act of Consecration precedes the Mass at 5:00 pm.

The Sacrament of Penance

Saturdays—1 hour prior to the Vigil Mass Sunday—30 minutes prior to Mass

Monday, Wednesday, Friday & 1st Saturday 30 minutes prior to Mass

Tuesday & Thursday—1 hour prior to Mass

The Sacrament of Baptism The Sacrament is celebrated on the third Sun-day of each month, following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please contact the parish office before the baby is born for required classes. Spon-sors are to be confirmed and practicing Cath-olics who attend Sunday Mass.

The Sacrament of Matrimony Due to a new “couple mentoring” marriage preparation program, arrangements are to be made with the Church office, if at all possi-ble, at least ONE YEAR in advance. To avoid schedule conflicts, all wedding dates held at Our Lady of Fatima must be con-firmed with the Parish Administrator, who should be the first contact of the couple. Please visit our Parish Website to review wedding and music guidelines, and details of paperwork and preparation requirements.

2319 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503 - Established 1949

Rev. Msgr. Jefferson DeBlanc, Pastor; Fr. Nathan Comeaux, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Timothy Maragos, Deacon Randy Hyde

Administrator: Stephanie Supple; Parish Secretary: Mona Bouillion; Receptionist: D D McElligott; Bookkeeper: Annie Governale;

Music Director, Organist, Choir Master & Bulletin Editor: Keith D’Anna Sacristan: Brad Thomasee

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon & 1 to 5 pm; Friday, 8 am to Noon

Parish Office: (337) 232-8945; Parish Fax: (337) 232-0323; School Office: (337) 235-2464

Church Website: www.fatimalafayette.org

29 Sat. 4:00 p.m. Anticipated: Mr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Moore, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Frederick J. Forstall, Avis Moore Rupert, Ryan Robert Guilbeau, The Nugier Family, Edwina Smith Hernandez, Nathan, Loretta, & Robert Schiller, Gerald & Alberta Gossen, Eva Fontenot, Amanda Claire Judice, Lynn Kallam Ditch, James Judice, Faye Marie Gesser, Charles Blanchard, Michael Broussard, Mr. Dave Hamilton, Lillian Patout Holleman, Lou Duplechain, Bryan Slate; Living & Deceased Members of: Mi-chael & Fred Landry & Family, The Ison & Eva Fontenot Families, The Kallam, Langlinais, Judice, & Ham-ilton Families, Rosamaria & Carlos Reyes-Silva; Living: Wes & Patti Ardoin, Anna Varghese, Thanksgiving 1 Sun. 9:00 a.m.: Diane Menard Gossen, Eva Fontenot, Larry Lantier, Sr.; Living & Deceased Mem-bers of: The Ison & Eva Fontenot Families, The Prejean, Fleming, Martin, Leger, & Cary Families 11:00 a.m.: Fatima Parishioners / Pro-Populo 5:00 p.m.: Kathryn Luke 2 Mon. 6:15 a.m.: Eva Fontenot 3 Tues. 5:30 p.m.: Living & Deceased Members of the Butcher & Smith Families 4 Wed. 6:15 a.m.: Living: Jay Luke, III 5 Thur. 5:30 p.m.: Living & Deceased Members of the Ison & Eva Fontenot Families 6 Fri. 5:30 p.m.: Living & Deceased Members of the Butcher & Smith Families No 6:15 a.m. Mass during the Season of Lent 7 Sat. 8:00 a.m.: Living: Lauren Luke 4:00 p.m. Anticipated: The Nugier Family, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Moore, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Frederick J. For-stall, Avis Moore Rupert, Ryan Robert Guilbeau, Edwina Smith Hernandez, Dr. Frem F. Boustany, Jr., Na-than, Loretta, & Robert Schiller, Gerald & Alberta Gossen, Eva Fontenot, James Judice, Mr. Dave Hamilton, Rosamaria Reyes-Silva; Living & Deceased Members of: Michael & Fred Landry & Family, The Bouvier & Boudreaux Families, The Ison & Eva Fontenot Families; Living: Betty Westbrook, Clay Judice, Sr., Special Intentions, Special Intentions for Family 8 Sun. 9:00 a.m.: John Luke, Jr. 11:00 a.m.: Col. Thomas N. & Lena B. Ritchie, Ronald J. Lalonde, Sr., Diane Menard Gossen, Al-bert Champagne, Eva Fontenot, Amanda Claire Judice, Lynn Kallam Ditch, Faye Marie Gesser, Thomas & Edney Guidry Families, Larry Lantier, Sr.; Living & Deceased Members of: The Everard Dazet Family, The George Fortenberry Family, The Ison & Eva Fontenot Families, The Kallam, Langlinais, Judice, & Hamilton Families, The Prejean, Fleming, Martin, Leger, & Cary Families; Living: Rose Delaune 5:00 p.m.: Fatima Parishioners / Pro-Populo

STEWARDSHIP

What temptations lure us from the path of discipleship? Possessions? Pride? Power? Oh Lord, create for us a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us!

Financial information for the next few weeks will be in the bulletin of March 15th.

The Alumnae of Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, will host a Lenten Day of Recollection this Thursday, March 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Academy Chapel. The Director of the Day of Recollection will be Fr. Gary Schexnayder. There is no fee to participate. Donations will be appreciated. Please bring a bag lunch. Beverages will be provided by the ASH Alumnae Board. All are welcome and reservations are not required. For further information, con-tact Linzee LaGrange at 337.662.5275 or alum@sshcoteau.org.

“St. Joseph, our guardian”

2020 Fatima Lenten mission

“His is a silence perme-ated by contemplation of the mystery of God, in an attitude of total availability to his divine wishes. Let us allow ourselves to be “infected” by the si-lence of St. Joseph! We have much need of it in a world which is often too noisy, which does not encourage reflec-tion and listening to the voice of God.” (Pope Benedict XVI, December 18, 2005) During Lent of 2020, the theme for the Lenten Mis-sion at Our Lady of Fatima Church Parish will fo-cus on St. Joseph, the silent protector of the Re-deemer. On each Tuesday of Lent we will have a presenta-tion on St. Joseph following the 5:30 pm Mass. Af-ter the 5:30 pm Mass we will have Solemn Exposi-tion of the Blessed Sacrament. The presenter will then give his perspective talk. After the talk we will pray the Litany of St. Joseph followed by approxi-mately 15 minutes of silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

March 3rd St. Joseph, Husband of Mary

Deacon Tim Maragos

March 10th St. Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer

Monsignor Jeff DeBlanc

March 17th St. Joseph the Worker by

Deacon Randy Hyde

March 24th

St. Joseph, Guardian of the Universal Church Father Nathan Comeaux

March 31st

Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Pen-ance Service, Confession,

Litany of St. Joseph, ending with Solemn Benediction of the

Blessed Sacrament.

EASTER BASKET FOOD DRIVE

As we begin this Lenten Season, we invite you to join us as we gather specific items to

help those less fortunate.

Although Our Lady of Fatima Church will not have a St. Joseph Altar on March 19th,

we will continue to remember St. Joseph by holding a food drive so that we may help

familieswith their Easter dinner.

Easter food collection bags will be available after all Masses starting March 7th & 8th.

Last FOOD ITEMS TO DONATE Name

Please return your shopping bag to the church office or in front of St. Joseph’s Altar

through March 25th.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

A-C Canned Vegetables (beans, peas, corn, yams, potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, tomatoes) 15 oz cans only

D-F Canned whole ham, tuna, chicken, ham salad, corn beef hash, Vienna sausage, Spam

G-I Canned ravioli, spaghetti, chili, spaghetti sauce, box of mashed potatoes, cereal, pan-cake mix, macaroni-n-cheese, 1lb bag of rice, 1lb bag of dry beans

J-L Bath soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodor-ant, shampoo

M-O Items in plastic containers: mustard, mayo, ketchup, jelly, peanut butter (Do not purchase oversized containers, only standard size, No jars, please.

P-R Canned soup, canned fruit, single serving fruit juices in the can, evaporated milk

S-V Paper towels, baby wipes, baby powder, baby lotion, baby shampoo, baby wash, baby rat-tles, baby bibs

W-Z Canned peanuts and assorted nuts, Pringles, canned beef stew or chicken-n-dumplings

Offertory Collection: What does it mean, what am I giving to?

“From the very beginning, Christians have brought, along with the bread and wine for the Eucharist, gifts to share with those in need” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1351). Tithing and almsgiving are acts of worship (2 Corinthians 9:10-15) and express not only our desire to help those in need but also our generosity to God.

In roughly 15% of Jesus’ preaching, and in 11 out of 39 parables, He spoke about money. It was His most talked about topic throughout the New Testament. Why? This passage in Matthew gives us a clue: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew [6:19-21] Jesus spoke about money, not because He was obsessed with money, or that He wanted us to have lots of it, but because He knew that money was a heart issue and that it is one of the most likely reasons for someone to not follow Him or to give up on Him. What does my weekly Offertory giving (First Collection) contribute to at my Church and Parish? Your Offertory gift each week keeps the lights and heat on at your parish (Church, Knight Hall, Parish Of-fice, Rectory), provides maintenance, cleaning services, Sacramental services and materials, office and Church supplies, renovations of your church and other parish campus buildings, provides fair wages and benefits to parish staff, helps provide Catholic education through your parish faith formation programs, supports music ministry and provides for other outreach ministry in your community. Providing required security, beginning this year, during Mass times on weekends has been an additional item added to the col-lection needs of our parish. Through all this your support allows your parish to share the Gospel message and the joy of knowing Jesus Christ. Our Church is our home, where we receive Sacramental gifts and graces. Your Offertory giving pro-vides past, present, and future generations of your family with God’s greatest gifts, Holy Mass and our Sac-raments. Your Offertory giving has provided a home for generations where; children have made their Sac-raments, joined in Marriage, celebrated our loved ones life at the end through the Funeral Mass, and along the way learned their faith through retreats, catechism, RCIA, and studies throughout the years. How do I know what is given each week in the Offertory collection and how that relates to what it takes to run my parish? Each week in the bulletin, the parish now reports what is given to Offertory in the First Collection and how this relates to the budgeted amount required to support the Church parish needs. This information can be found in the Stewardship section of our weekly bulletin. Fatima parishioners have always been a most generous family which reflects in the beauty and sacredness

of our Church, Knight Hall, Parish Office, School, Rectory, and grounds. We THANK YOU and ask that a

small part of your Lenten journey include prayer and consideration of giving an additional 20% each month

during the collection or through your online giving. If this is not something your family can commit to,

please keep your parish needs in your heart and prayers. May our Lady of Fatima continue to abundantly

bless our parish family through her powerful intercession.

When St. Faustina was praying before Jesus in the Holy Eucharist He showed her a vision. Each time a person entered the chapel and visited Jesus exposed in a monstrance, she saw His Divine Rays of Love and Mercy burst forth and encircle the world and everyone in it with graces and blessings! Through Perpetual Eu-charistic Adoration Jesus unleashes His rays of healing upon us, our families and the whole world.

We invite you this Lenten season to commit to spending one hour each week for the 5 weeks in Lent before God in our Adoration Chapel. Just as our relationships with our spouse, children, and loved ones deepen as we spend time with them, so our relationship with Jesus deepens through time spent in Eucharistic Adora-tion. Bring Jesus your joys, sorrows, worries, and petitions and let him comfort you. Quiet your heart that you might hear His heart speak.

Adoration Hours for the 2020 Lenten Season

Monday ......................................................... Following the 6:15 a.m. Mass to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday ......................................................... 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (during Lent) Wednesday ................................................... Following the 6:15 a.m. Mass to 5:00 p.m. Thursday ...................................................... 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday............................................................ Following the 6:15 a.m. Mass to 12:00 Noon First Friday night Vigil, March 6th ............ From 6:00 p.m. to Saturday 8:00 a.m., March 7th First Friday night Vigil, April 3rd .............. From 6:00 p.m. to Saturday 8:00 a.m., April 4th

Call the Parish office at 337.232.8945 or email DD at office@fatimalafayette.org to sign up and let us know which hour you would like to spend with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration.

Come, Lord Jesus! Bible Study Lenten Journey

Journey with us during the holy season of Lent as we study and meditate upon the Sunday Gospels leading to the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Meet weekly with your community of faith for a deep-er understanding of Jesus’ life and death and the victory He claimed for each of us. Please check our bulletin for the days and times of the meetings. You can email DD McElligott at office@fatimalafayette.org or call at 337.232.8945, with any questions you may have. Prepare for the Easter celebration with a spiritual journey that will renew your faith and transform your life.

Showing of the movie “Unplanned”

The movie “Unplanned” will be shown on Sunday, March 22nd at 2:30 p.m. at Fatima Parish. Making a reserva-

tion to attend is REQUIRED! To sign up you may email the office at office@fatimalafayette.org or call

337.232.8945. This is a powerful film of the power of God’s grace to change hearts and is based on true events.

Soup & Silence On Fridays of Lent here at Fatima, we will offer Soup & Silence. The meal of lentil soup, bread, and water will be served in Knight Hall immediately following the Friday evening Masses of Lent (around 6:15 p.m.). Every-one is invited and there will be no charge. If one wishes to leave a donation at the end of the meal, one can choose to do so, but there will be no obligation. The point is to offer a prayerful and reflective penitential experience (in a setting that duplicates monastic life) as a community of Faith. A simple meal in silence, with prayerful and peniten-tial hearts, and asking the Lord to use our sacrifice for something beautiful in the Kingdom. Mark your calendar! March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3.

Saints—Our Extended Family in Heaven—Read more at CatholicSaints.info!

Monday, March 2 Saint Agnes of Prague

Born a princess, the young-est daughter of King Ottokar I and Queen Constance of Bohemia. Rel-ative of Saint Elizabeth of Hunga-ry. Educated by Cistercian nuns at Trebnitz, Germany. Though she early perceived a call to religious life, Agnes was for years promised into a series of ar-ranged marriages for political rea-sons. At age three she was prom-ised to a prince named Boleslaus. When he died prior to the mar-riage, she was betrothed to Prince Henry, son of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. When Henry chose to marry another, young Ag-nes was betrothed to Emperor Frederick himself. With the help and intervention of Pope Gregory IX, though affronted, Frederick released Agnes from her marriage obligations, acknowledging that he had lost her to the king of heaven. She built a Franciscan hos-pital on land donated by her broth-er, King Wenceslaus I. She then established the Confraternity of the Crusaders of the Red Star to staff it and its related clinics. She later built a Franciscan friary, and in

1234, Poor Clare convent of Saint Saviour in Prague (in modern Czech Republic) with the aid of five nuns sent by Saint Clare of Assisi herself. Agnes entered the convent of Saint Saviour herself on Pentecost Sunday 1234, eventually became its abbess, and spent 50 years in the cloister. Agnes was always free with her wealth in service of the poor. She enjoyed cooking for the other sisters, and mending the clothes of lepers. She had the gifts of healing and prophecy, and was given to ecstasies. Though they never met, she and Saint Clare of Assisi kept up an extensive correspondence for two decades, and some of the let-ters have survived to today. Born: 1205 at Prague, Bohemia (modern Czech Repuglic) Died: March 6, 1282 at Saint Saviour con-vent, Prague, Bohemia of natural causes Canonized: November 12, 1989 by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy

Tuesday, March 3

Saint Katharine Drexel

Daughter of the extremely wealthy railroad entrepreneurs and philanthropists Francis Anthony and Emma (Bouvier) Drexel. She was taught from an early age to use her wealth for the benefit of others; her parents even opened their home

to the poor several days each week. Katharine’s older sister Elizabeth founded a Pennsylvania trade school for orphans; her younger sister founded a liberal arts and vocational school for poor blacks in Virginia. Katharine nursed her mother through a fatal three-year illness before setting out on her own; Emma died in 1883. Interested in the condition of Native Americans, during an audience in 1887, Katharine asked Pope Leo XIII to send more mis-sionaries to Wyoming for her friend, Bishop James O’Connor. The pope replied, “Why don’t you become a missionary?” She visited the Dakotas, met the Sioux chief, and began her systematic aid to Indian missions, eventually spending millions of the family fortune. Entered the noviti-ate of the Sisters of Mercy. Found-ed the Sisters of the Blessed Sacra-ment for Indians and Colored, known simply as the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Sante Fe, New Mexico, USA in 1891. Ad-vised by Mother Frances Cabrini on getting the Order’s rule ap-proved in Rome. She received the approval in 1913. By 1942 she had a system of black Catholic schools in 13 states, 40 mission centers, 23 rural schools, 50 Indian missions, and Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana, the first United States university for blacks. Segregation-ists harassed her work. Following a heart attack, she spent her last twenty years in prayer and medita-tion. Her shrine at the mother-house was declared a National Shrine in 2008. Born: November 26, 1858 at Philadelph-ia, Pennsylvania, USA Died: March 3, 1955 of natural causes at the mother-house of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, Pennsylvania, USA 19020-8502

School News & Upcoming Events

March 2 Classes Resume

March 2-5 Dads Read Too - Library

March 2 Mrs. Isaacs’ Read Aloud Roundup

March 3 Penance Service 7th & 8th grade

March 3 Alumni Council Meeting

March 3 Msgr. DeBlanc’s Lenten Reflection for

Faculty

March 4 3rd grade retreat

March 4 Washington DC Informational Meeting

March 6 School Way of the Cross

March 7 OLF Choir sings National Anthem at

Globetrotters game

March 8 Children’s Choir & Spring Sports Mass

FUN FACT: The results of the Fatima Promise campaign became visible in 2002 with many re-pairs in the church and to the stained glass win-dows.

Retreats for Young Women Ages 20-44

For the first time Retreats for Young Women will be going to Rosaryville Spirit Life Center in Ponchatoula, LA on March 20-22, 2020. RFYW are specifically designed to help young women encounter God’s presence and love through modalities includ-ing: Scripture, silence, nature, music, art, reflection, poetry, prayer, journaling and group interaction. The theme for the up-coming retreat is: I Know the Plans I Have For You. Rosaryville has lovely and expansive grounds perfect for quiet walks and meditation and all rooms will be private. The first 14 to register will have a private bath as well.

For more information and/or to register go to: www.retreatsforyoungwomen.org.

A detailed information meeting is set for Sunday, March 1st at 2:00 p.m. in Knight Hall. Join Fr. An-selm’s 25th anniversary Holy Land Trip, “Extraordinair”. Celebrate Jesus Christ King of the Universe Sunday, Thanksgiving Day in Nazareth, First Sunday of Advent in Jerusalem. Contact Fran Bou-dreaux (501.984.1519), senior consultant/planner Re-gina Tours for a color brochure that outlines the cus-tom designed itinerary or email her at frantrvl@gmail.com. Brochures are also available at the Parish Office during regular business hours.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the Little Shepherds

(Knight Hall)

Monday and Wednesday, following the 6:15 am Mass

to 5 p.m.;

Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;

Friday,

following the 6:15 a.m. Mass to 12 Noon;

First Friday/First Saturday All Night Vigil,

(Friday 6 p.m. until the 8 a.m. First Saturday Mass)

ADORATION COORDINATORS (Call to Commit)

If interested on Monday, call Elaine Martin, 234-6752 If interested on Tuesday, call D D McElligott, 232.8945

If interested on Wednesday, call Dotsie Butcher, 234-6678 If interested on Thursday, call D D McElligott, 232-8945

If interested on Friday, call Bubbles Stelly, 233-8660 If interested on First Friday/First Saturday Night Vigil

-call Mona Bouillion, 232-8945

WEEKLY ROSARY GROUP

Each Tuesday in Church, 9:15 to

11:00 a.m. (except on the second

Tuesday of the month) to pray the

Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and

Glorious mysteries for priests,

world peace and individual inten-

tions. FMI call Dotsie Butcher

(234.6678) or Claire Randazzo

(984.4415).

PRAYER CALENDAR FOR PRIESTS

Monday, March 2: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Tuesday, March 3: Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel

Wednesday, March 4: Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell Thursday, March 5: Rev. Gilbert Dutel Friday, March 6: Rev. Dan Edwards

Saturday, March 7: Rev. Darren Eldridge Sunday, March 8: Rev. Peter Emusa

Loved Ones Who Leave the Church

Send their names to St. Monica Sodality, c/o St. John Cantins Parish, 825 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60622-5499. The Sodality will include your loved ones in their prayers and sacrifices. When all other efforts fail, the only thing left to do is pray and sacrifice. Consider joining the St. Monica Sodality. Writing to the above address will give you information on how to do so and the requirements for membership.

PRAYER FOR CANCER PATIENTS

A statue of St. Peregrine, patron of cancer patients, is made available to go into the homes of those diagnosed with cancer. This statue of St. Peregrine was acquired from a convent in the city of Lille, northern France. The statue was hand-painted by nuns in the mid 1900s. Call the parish office to get on the roster.

BLESSING OF CHILD IN THE WOMB

Follows the Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. Masses on the 1st weekend of the month.

SACRED HEART HOME ENTHRONEMENTS

Call the Parish Office to schedule your Sacred Heart Home Enthronement. Pro-moters go into the home to conduct the Enthronement, which follows a 9 day period of prayer by the family.

Some thoughts on Reverence in Church

When you enter your church, picture in your mind a very large throne sit-ting upon the altar. God is sitting there in all His majestic glory with powerful, glorious angels by His side. He is sitting there waiting just for you. How would you act? What would you do? Would you saunter into church talking and joking? Would you ignore your God sitting there waiting for you? Would you wear shorts and a tank top or would you think He was worthy of more appro-priate dress? Would you want to bow down to Him because He holds your heart in the palm of His hand? Remember to reverence the awesome presence of our God and say to friends, “Let’s talk outside.”

“Come, Lord Jesus!” Bible Study

Mondays 6:30pm (WOMEN): DD McElligott, 319.8866

Tuesdays 5:30pm (MEN): Art Mixon; contact by email only

Email: amixon@petroquest.com 6:30pm (WOMEN): Email: Stef.Buchholz1@gmail.com

Thursdays 6:00 am (MEN): Joe Wolf, 349.2645 6:00 am (MEN): Deacon Tim Maragos, 235.1521

Fridays 1:00 pm: Adele Connolly, 278.0531 1:00pm (WOMEN): Susan Foret, 316.4932

Email: ssforet@usa.net

Saturdays 8:00am: Anne Pesacreta, 739.5903

First Saturday: 9:00 a.m. after Mass & Rosary

Parish Representatives

Jill Jordan or

DD McElligott: 337-319--8866

The Church’s teaching on human sexuality

Natural Family Planning Courses are held in conjunc-tion with marital prep. FMI, Contact the Parish Office. RECLAIM Sexual Health Catholic Recovery Program www.reclaimsexualhealth.com (online help 24/7) Porn Addiction Support Group for Men: Weekly meet-ings are held for one hour and fifteen minutes. Strict confi-dentiality is observed. A confidentiality statement is signed by each prospective member of the group. Call and leave a confidential message at 337.944.9860 for more information.

Healing Hearts: Weekly meetings for women whose lives have been affected by porn or sexual addiction of a loved one. Must sign confidentiality statement. Call 337.404.6113.

Unplanned Pregnancy: Call 1.800.256.7222 for free confidential counseling regarding keeping or placing your baby.

Post Abortion Trauma: Call Project Rachel (337) 261-5607.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Women’s Group “WOMEN OF GRACE” (Contact Stephanie at the Parish Office for upcoming events!)

Mommy Meals—Outreach to new moms

Mercy Meal Team—Outreach to the sick

St. Gemma Food Bank—Outreach to the needy

Mary’s Mothers

Formation for mothers of school age children

Catholic Daughters - 3rd Thursday, 6 pm

Knights of Columbus - 1st Thursday, 7 pm

Sts. Joachim & Anne Society—2nd Tuesday - Rosary/Social

Fatima Mercy Works -monthly outreach to needy

Men’s Group - CAST

CAST stands for Catholic, Apostolic, Sacramental, Theology,

and is the focus of a Fall and Spring Fishing Retreat in Grand

Isle. The CAST men then meet regularly on a monthly basis for

fellowship and study. CAST Masses are every Monday morning

at 6:15 a.m. and Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. If interested in

making the CAST retreat, contact the Parish Office.

6th through 8th grade YOUTH FORMATION (Contact Stephanie Supple for more information)

Young Women of Grace and Young Warriors

Programs beginning January 2020

Knights of Columbus Council 3470 is a Cath-olic Fraternal organiza-tion dedicated to pro-moting and conducting educational, charitable, religious and social wel-fare works, and render-

ing mutual aid and assistance to sick and needy members and their families. Council 3470 provides service to Our Lady of Fatima and St. Mary parishes, and support for our pastors, deacons and seminarians. If you are interested in learning more about the Knights, please contact a Knight at Church or email Bill Ganucheau (Grand Knight) at bga-nucheau@gmail.com; John Davidson at jhd1969@gmail.com or Mitch Gautreaux at m.gautreaux@cox.net.

Event Hall Rental Information

https://www.facebook.com/KCHall Rental or

@KCHallRental