Sunday March 3 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

8:00 AM—Carol Boudreaux; Roy & Lydia Fontane; Jessie & Laura Breaux; Mark G. Mouton, Sr.; Joseph & Wade Credeur; Nollis Trahan 10:00 AM—Paul Miller; Dudley Earl Duhon; Ralph Bender, Jr; Cecil Perry; Anita & Raleigh Stutes; M/M Dolze & Olive Duhon; Louis Simon; Shannon Simon; Lurby Clark

Monday March 4 NO MASS

Tuesday March 5 6:30 AM

Mardi Gras—The Parish Office is closed today. Eve Guidry; M/M Mozar Guidry; M/M Magnus Nunez; Melina, Ned, T. J., Mildred & Earl Guidry; Jimmy McCartney

Wednesday March 6 6:30 AM & 6:00 PM

6:30 AM—Edith & Albert Richard 6:00 PM—Special Intentions; Bradley Hanks; Adam & Martha Sonnier

Thursday 6:30 AM

5:30 PM—Way of the Cross Claude LeBlanc, Jr.; Special Intentions; Souls in Purgatory For Illness: Doug LeBlanc

Sunday March 10 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

Regular Collection

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 3, 2019

“Every tree is known by its own fruit. For people do not pick figs from thornbush-es, nor do they gather grapes from brambles.” — Luke 6:44

Mike G. Mouton; Joseph & Maisel Duhon; Roy Suire; Adam & Martha Sonnier; Edward & Evelyn Falcon; Alex Thibodeaux; Larry Thibodeaux

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday March 2 4:00 PM

THE INSIDE SHOWS In this third Sunday of our read-ing from the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus

speaks of the inner soul and its outer expression. He uses images as he teach-

es. He addresses all of us. Jesus sees a plumb line connect-

ing the soul with the soul's expression-words and actions. He uses exaggeration

to drive home his point. We are urged to clear out the debris that blinds us. He

knows that we have an uncanny ability to be blind to our own weakness-es, though they be as big as a board. He knows, too, how willingly we

seem to ferret out others' smallest speck-like flaws. And this, too, is for our general consumption; solid old goodness

and solid old badness will show eventually. The old Latin saying, which echoes Jesus’ images, is true: “What is bred in the bone will out in the

flesh.” By and by, the inside will show through.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Saturday March 9 4:00 PM

M/M Alfred Hebert; M/M Whitney Vincent; Jack Ambrose; Mary Alice Barker; Clerphe J. Broussard; George N. Hebert; John Hebert; Jessie Lachausee; Joseph & Maisel Duhon; Adam & Martha Sonnier; Aldon Duhon

STEWARDSHIP: Thank you for your generosity in supporting our Parish.

MASS INTENTIONS

8:00 AM—Carol Boudreaux; Roy & Lydia Fontane; Jessie & Laura Breaux; Cecilia LeBlanc (Anniv); Joseph & Wade Credeur; Nollis Trahan 10:00 AM—Ulysse, Leoria C. & Alfin Bearb & Fly.; Andrea D & Eloi Menard, Jr. & Fly.; Uris, Eddie, Alexander & Jesse Dupuis & Fly.; Ivan & Dora T. Gaspard; Amie Gaspard; Barrett & Terry Rouley; Larry Welsh; Ronnie, Sherrie & Voliet Gaspard; Bercie B. Alleman; Joey Theriot; Donald & Mitze Thibodeaux; Calvin Babineaux; Steve Thibodaux; M/M Clayous Royer; M/M Ronnie Decuire; M/M Glenn Vidrine; Lydia Dugas; Whitney Babineaux; Alice Faye Babineaux; Peggy Gautreaux; Camille Trahan; Theodore Lance; Lillian Campbell; Leonard Campbell; Myrna Campbell; Jeremay Martin; Steve Babineaux; Buddy Babineaux; Lurby Clark

$ 6,328.00

Next weekend’s Second Collection is for

The Black & Indian Missions.

Altar Server Training There will be a training for current and new altar servers on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Church. Any boy or girl who has made their First Communion up to the 12th Grade is able to participate in this ministry. If you want to participate in this ministry but cannot make the training, please call the office (984-2179) and a training will be arranged.

Friday March 8 6:30 AM

March 7

Paul Miller

This weekend’s Second Collection is for

the Bishop’s Services Appeal.

Contemporary Liturgical Music Group A group of musicians is being sought who would participate in a contemporary music group to assist the assembly in praying with contemporary songs. Ideally the group would be composed of a guitarist, bass player, keyboard player and drummer. If vocalists are needed, they would also be included in the group. It is envisioned that this ministry would take place during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass once or twice a month. If interested, please contact Fr. Steve at stbasil@glacoxmail.com.

Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday, March 5th, in observance

of the Mardi Gras Holiday.

March 6th—Ash Wednesday Masses are scheduled for 6:30 AM & 6:00 PM.

Lenten Fridays—Stations of the Cross are at 5:30 PM.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Many Catholics who are not active in the Church will still seek out ashes this Wednesday. Likewise, many Jews who are not otherwise observant will follow the Day of Atone-ment, Yom Kippur, with great exactness, fasting and refrain-ing from work and entertainment. People customarily dress in white as a symbol of purity and a reminder of God’s prom-ise that our sins will be made white as snow. While the over-ture to Ash Wednesday for Christians may be a festive Mardi Gras celebration, for Jews it is the New Year feast of Rosh Hashanah. Ten days before the Day of Atonement to God, people are expected to repair breaks in human life. These are days for offering forgiveness and seeking to re-pair harmed relationships with family, friends, or coworkers. Everyone is expected to seek out someone and “clear the air” by asking for understanding for any mean words or thoughtless deeds in the past year. Perhaps the ashes you receive will be invested with deeper meaning if you follow a similar plan. This year, Rosh Hashanah will be September 29, and Yom Kippur October 8. A conversation with some Jewish friends or neighbors about their experience of a season of repentance may be a blessing on your Lent. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Daylight Savings Time begins next

Sunday, March 10, 2019. Don’t forget

to set your clocks ahead 1 hour!

CCD News

CCD Classes will not be held this week, March 4-8, 2019 due to LPSB Mardi Gras Holidays.

Classes will resume the following week. St. Basil Youth Group

The St. Basil Youth Group will meet on Sunday,

March 17, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. All members are encouraged to attend

and bring a friend!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The KC’s Annual Jambalaya Fundraiser

is scheduled for next Sunday,

March 10, 2019 from 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

in the Church Hall. Tickets are available to

purchase after all Masses until day of Event.

CCD REGISTRATION Registration for the 2019-2020 Sessions

will take place on both days from 6:00—7:00 PM.

Monday, March 18, 2019 Tuesday, March 19, 2019

For all new registrants, a copy of Baptismal Certificate (Not Birth Certificate) will be required when registering. New parishioners entering a child in a grade level besides 1st Grade, will need CCD records from former parish. These will be the only dates we will register students. Parents/Guardians need to come on only one of the registration dates as new year Session Information Flyers will be handed out. After March 19th, registration will be closed, except for new parishioners. Early registrations help us to know how many Books to order. We will NOT take phone registrations. Registration Fee is $20 per child. We need and thank you for your cooperation.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Casimir Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; Fast and Abstinence; Almsgiving Thursday: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity Friday: St. John of God; Abstinence Saturday: St. Frances of Rome

Prayer Calendar for Priests March 2019

March 2 - 8, 2019 3/2 — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 3/3 — Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel 3/4 — Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell 3/5 — Rev. William Schambough 3/6 — Rev. Gary Schexnayder 3/7 — Rev. Paul Schott, SJ 3/8 — Rev. Andrew Schumacher Pray for them daily. A new list will be posted each week. Prayer— Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the Priests of the world. Sanctify them, Heal and Guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Choir Practice In preparation for the Easter Season,

Choir Practice will be held on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. Please join us!

March 11th & 25th April 1st, 8th & 15th

Save Haven Sunday The family home is to be a safe haven. But the inappropriate use of technology in the home deprives it of this role, and is the greatest threat

to the sanctity of marriages and families today. Pornography and other online threats are often one click away, and parents can feel over-

whelmed with not knowing how to best protect their children in our fast-paced digital world. The weekend of March 9th, St. Basil along with the

Diocese of Lafayette, is taking a bold step to help families by celebrating its first “Safe Haven Sunday”. This awareness will provide access to prac-

tical resources that any caring adult can use to protect themselves and our young people from online risks. Please join us with your prayers and

presence as we prepare for this unique event.

Little Black Meditation Booklets for Lent and The Word Among Us Books are now available for free. They are located on the bookshelf near the Candles in back of Church. Limit 1 each per family please.