OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH

(Diocese of Lake Charles)

Served by Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette

602 N. Claiborne St. Sulphur, LA 70663

337-527-6722 Fax 337-527-0909 Church email : olls@suddenlinkmail.com www.parishesonline.com/lasalettesulphur

JANUARY 10, 2016 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Parish Staff Rev. Andrews Kollannoor, MS Pastor Rev. Lawrence A. Kohler, MS In Residence Paul Reed Bookkeeper/Office Manager Judith Candler/Angela Viator Secretaries Cay Gibson/CCD Director 527-8307 Sam Melder 802-7843-CYO Director

Bulletin Deadline… Deadline for bulletin submission is Fr i-day at 3:30PM. Announcements must be submitted in writing to Church Office accompanied by a name and daytime phone number.

Registration… All families should be registered in the Par-ish. New parishioners are asked to register as soon as possible at the Church Office.

Infant Baptism… Parents must call the minister to begin preparation for baptism. An appointment should be scheduled as soon as possible to discuss the parish program.

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM Sundays: 8:00AM/10:30AM Monday-Friday: 8:30AM

Rosary recited 30 minutes before Mass

Reconciliation Before weekday Masses..8:00-8:25AM and Saturdays 3:00-3:45PM or by appointment.

Sacrament of the Sick If a parishioner is in need of the anointing of the sick, or visit from the priest, please call the Church Office.

Matrimony… Couples planning to marry: one of the two must be members of Our Lady of La Salette Church. Appoint-ment must be made with the pastor at least six months in ad-vance. The couple must attend a pre-marriage course before a date can be set.

Christmas Nativity Play Our Lady of La Salette Church

December 24, 2015

Monday, Jan. 11th (8:30AM) : J.C. Viator, Ray & Martha Johnson by Becky & Joey Viator and Family.

Tuesday, Jan. 12th (8:30AM) : +Aron Richard by Denise Suarez.

Wednesday, Jan. 13th (8:30AM) : Quilt Ministry of La Salette by Simone Blue

Thursday, Jan. 14th (8:30AM): +Fr. Joseph Decoteau by Simone Blue Friday, Jan. 15th (8:30AM) : +Joseph Richard, Sr. by Maria Trahan

Saturday, Jan. 16th (4:00PM) : +Rodney James O’Quain by Family, *+Lena Herrington by Jim & Joyce Grey.

Sunday, Jan. 17th (8:00AM) : +Aron Richard by Denise Suarez, *Adam & Gavin Brumley by Jessica Tracy, *Lance & Samantha Armentor and Family by Robert & Family

Sunday, Jan. 17th (10:30AM) : Members of Our Lady of LaSalette Church; *Pearl Breaux by Kathy & Leeferd Breaux, and Rebecca & Gary Dawsey & Family by Maria Trahan.

WEEK REVIEW MONDAY, JAN. 11TH 5:30PM LEGION OF MARY MEETING ROOM TUESDAY, JAN. 12TH 9:15AM LEGION OF MARY MEETING ROOM 6:00PM CHOIR PRACTICE CHURCH 7:00PM MEN’S ULTREYA LASALETTE HALL WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13TH 1:00PM COME LORD JESUS SS LIBRARY THURSDAY, JAN. 14TH 9:30AM COME LORD JESUS SS LIBRARY

JANUARY 10, 2016 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

COME ADORE THE LORD! When someone is unable to make their scheduled holy hour, we need someone to take their place. Please call Mitch Martin @ 489-9479 or Lee Kinney @ 274-9868, if you can help. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO VISIT WITH OUR LORD DURING THE FOLLOWING HOURS, PLEASE CONTACT: Thursday (1-2AM) : Ronnie Burnworth 842-0184 Thursday (11PM-12AM) : Lee Kinney 274-9868 Friday (2-3AM) : Lee Kinney 274-9868

CHURCH SUPPORT ........................ December 26-27, 2015

OFFERTORY ........................................................... $6664.00 CHRISTMAS OFFERTORY .................................. $3989.00 CHRISTMAS CHARITIES ..................................... $1275.00 CHURCH SUPPORT ............................... January 2-3, 2016

OFFERTORY ........................................................... $7415.00 SOLEMNITY OF MARY ........................................ $2180.00 BUILDING FUND .................................................... $1149.00 BISHOP SERVICE APPEAL Jan. 9-10, 2016 our second collection will be for the Bishop Service Appeal. Envelopes for this were in your offertory pack-ets and on the table at the entrances of the Church. POOR Jan. 16-17, 2016 our second collection will be for the Poor . Envelopes for this were in your offertory packets and on the table at the entrances of the Church.

He saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. — Titus 3:5

*These Masses will be said elsewhere*

K OF C #8978 NOVEMBER NEWS

Jan. 11th KC Holy Hour 6-7PM

Jan. 14th BINGO! Early Birds start @ 7PM. Come Help Work or Play.

Jan. 15th Christmas Poster Contest ENDS

Jan. 16th GK DAY! Most Blessed Sacrament School, 8033 Baringer Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Note: If you do not get a newsletter and would like to receive one by email please contact Dusty Gaudet @ dusty.gaudet@gmail.com. If you do not have access to a computer please contact Don Cubbage @ 515-6185. One will be mailed or delivered to you.

TURNING THE TIDE When everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. —Harriet Beecher Stowe

Saturday, Jan. 16th (4:00PM): Lectors/Rosary Leaders: Jo Ann Downs

Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Wayne Gautreaux, Wade Daigle, Cathy Gautreaux, James Guidry, and Carol Thibodeaux.

Altar Servers: Louis Lantier & Dallas Doucet

Sunday, Jan. 17th (8:00AM): Lectors/Rosary Leaders: Brenda Benoit

Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Kevin Boullion, Brenda Delino, Tony Hylton, Glenda Richard, and Margaret Vincent.

Altar Servers: Hunter Burnsworth, Ronnie Burnsworth, & Fisher Burns-worth

Sunday, Jan. 17th (10:30AM): Lectors/Rosary Leaders: Fay Barton

Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Riley Abshire, Sandra Tarou, I.J. Tarou, Dean Viator, and Pauline Morgan.

Altar Servers: Zelda Lantier & Bethany Doucet.

Children’s Church: Cathy Gautreaux and Chelsea Gibson.

Jan. 16-17, 2016

Danny Laughlin, Michelle Devito, Danny Laughlin, Colin Welch, Mary Ann Trahan. Lillie Meche, Marilyn Foster, Renee Alleman. Norris Myers, Jerry

Stowers, Jeffrey Reeves, Albina Bourke, Bradley Moreaux, Velma Arceneaux. Bernidine Fuselier, Beryln Doucet, Leatha Powell, Cynthia Carrier, Jobita Conway. Bradley Moreaux, Bert Guidry.

Names will be removed after four weeks.

FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF LOUISIANA

625-5388

OUR LADY’S SCHOOL

1111 Cypress Street

Phone: 337-527-7828 Fax 337-528-3778

Dennis McQuistion Michael Bourque John Withers Brett Badalucca Brandon Vincent Ty Vincent Christopher NaQuin Steve DeMary

James Bonin Brett Badalucca Ryan T. Landry Dennis Shriver Frankie DeVille James L. Guidry Devon Domingue

Please remember in your prayers these young men & women now serving in our country…

Altar Flowers on Jan. 9-10th were for the deceased members of the Vernon Hebert and Lambert fami-lies by Sandra Hebert and family.

Mary’s Treasures for Young Ladies Afternoons of Reflection on the Virtues of Mary

When: Sunday Afternoons (as scheduled below) Where: Our Lady of La Salette Hall 602 N. Claiborne St. Sulphur, La. Time: 1:30-5:00PM

What’s it all about?

Teenage girls in Middle School and High School, are invited to come and explore the Ten Virtues of Mary in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.

Short talks, films, activities and music will show you how to grow closer

to Jesus through Mary by imitating her virtuous life.

Jan. 10th (Merciful/Forgiving/Compassionate) Feb. 14th(Poor/Just/Sorrowful) Mar. 13th (Pure/Prudent/Courageous), Apr. 17th (Obedient/Humble/Patient) May 8th (Faithful/Devout/Persevering).

Sponsored by The Legion of Mary Contact Roxane Foux (936-9212) or Fay Barton (527-6461) for more info.

Refreshments will be served Door Prize Drawing Free of charge - ALL are welcome - Bring a friend!

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Our Lady of Fatima #1506

St. Margaret Church

Court Our Lady of Fatima of The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will present a Gumbo Ya Ya and Salad Lunch-eon as a court fundraiser. The event will be held on Thursday, January 21, from 11AM until 1:30PM at the St. Margaret Church Family Center Gym. Tickets to the luncheon, for a donation of $8.00, may be obtained at the St. Margaret Church Office.

Dorothy Akins

2601 Elms Lake Charles, LA 70601

(337)433-4215 dotakins1@suddenlink.net

Abrazando Cristo Mission Program Deadline for Mission Trip: This Monday, January 11th is the deadline to sign up for the annual Abrazando Cristo Mis-sion Trip to Nicaragua. The dates are July 1-10 and the cost is $1950.00. For an information packet please email Mrs. Connie Perkins at the diocese at connie.perkins@lcdiocese.org or con-tact her at 337-439-7400.