TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 26, 2018

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist . 914 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70501-6701 . 337-232-1322 . saintjohncathedral.org

Very Rev. Chester Arceneaux, VF

RECTOR OF CATHEDRAL PARISH

Rev. Andrew Schumacher

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Rev. Cyprian Eze

IN RESIDENCE

Deacon George Jourdan

PARISH DEACON

Mrs. Brittany Primeaux

PARISH SECRETARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

OFFICE MANAGER RECEPTION CCS/PARISH FAMILY LIFE ACCOUNTING SACRISTAN

Mrs. Danielle B. Huval

Ms. Sasha Massey Mr. Chad Beraud Mr. Thomas J. Niel

Mrs. Gesina Arnold Mrs. Andrea Polito Mr. Mike G. Breaux

SACRED MUSIC CEMETERY COMMUNICATIONS

DIRECTOR/ORGANIST CANTOR YOUTH MINISTRY SUPERINTENDENT & EVANGELIZATION

Mr. Brady LeBlanc Mr. Adam Conque

Mrs. Janice McNeil Mrs. Joan Landry Mr. Marlon Woods Mrs. Kay Aillet Mr. Stanford Joseph

CATHEDRAL-CARMEL

MUSUEM CURATOR GIFT SHOP MASS INTENTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Laura Denny

AUGUST 26, 2018 I THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

VOLUME 72 • NUMBER 34

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9:00 & 11:00 Babysitting is available in the Cathedral Center Grace Suite for children ages 6 months—3 years.

Even for the disciples what Jesus says in this moment seems unacceptable. It was and is for our heart, for our mentality, a "hard saying" which is a trial of faith (cf. Jn 6: 60). Many of the disciples went away. They wanted someone who would truly renew the State of Israel, of his people, and not one who said: "I give my flesh". However, when Jesus asked the Twelve: "Will you also go away?", Peter reacted with the enthusiasm of his generous heart, guided by the Holy Spirit.

Speaking on everyone's behalf, he answered with immortal words, which are also our words: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life; and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God" (cf. Jn 6: 66-69). This does not mean that he had already understood the mystery of Christ in all its depth; his faith was still at the beginning of a journey of faith. It would reach its true fullness only through the experience of the Paschal events. Nonetheless, it was already faith, open to the greatest reality; open especially because it was not faith in something, it was faith in Someone: in him, Christ.

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Join us in our parish mission this week at any of the above events. Do you see a need missing from our mission that Jesus is asking you to help fill? Give us a call at the parish office. 337-232-1322.

YC-Youth Center CC-Cathedral Center CH-Cathedral Hall

MON 8/27

TUES 8/28

WED 8/29

THURS 8/30

FRI 8/31

SAT 9/1

SUN 9/2

The mission of the Parish of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is helping people grow as followers of Christ by:

Engaging in the Sacramental life of the Church (Liturgy and Spirituality)

Growing as a Christian Disciple (Parish Outreach) Studying the Christian Faith (Faith Formation) Having a Missionary Presence in the Community

(Works of Charity and Community Outreach) Being Stewards of the Parish Tradition and Mission

(Administration and Development)

There is an Altar Server Orientation for all current altar servers and those aged 8 and older who are interested in altar serving on Saturday, September 8 from 8:00am-12:00pm. The orientation will begin with Mass at 8:00am in the Church. Following Mass there will be a parent orientation in Cathedral Hall until 9:00am. At 9:00, servers will be trained in the Church. Following training, there will be a special event for servers at Rock ‘N’ Bowl downtown until 12:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office.

MONDAY – August 27, 2018 – Saint Monica Jack C. Skains, Sr., (A), Stephen John Gauthier, F. Fred Mouton, Curtis Lantier, Louis J. Trahan, Hatchinson LaCour Family, Sevignier Trahan, Mark Damian de Clouet, Shirley Malin DeClouet, Paul Henry DeClouet, David DeClouet TUESDAY – August 28, 2018 – Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Edouard A. Broussard, Walter Frank Comeaux, (A), Nellie B. Comeaux (A), Frem F. Boustany, Sr., Dempsey S. Thibodeaux, Ralph Cairns WEDNESDAY – August 29, 2018 – The Passion of Saint John the Baptist Gen McGlothlin Bienvenu, Anthony Michele Centanni, Jr., Special Intentions, Mabel Ory

THURSDAY – August 30, 2018 – Weekday All Souls List, Elaine E. Thomas, Benny Andrus, Joshep Dinh Viet Tri FRIDAY – August 31, 2018 –Weekday Cynthia LeBlanc Rogers, Rebecca Bragg Marcantel, Special Intentions FIRST SATURDAY – September 1, 2018 – Weekday – Vigil Jack Denny, A. J. Antoine, Millie & Roy Martin, Sturlese & Savoie Families, James N. Mouton, Edgar G. Mouton, Jr., Sue Ann Voorhies, Ann Cornell, Hubert”Red” Dumesnil, Sr., Carrie Durand, Trudy Sturlese Heflin

SUNDAY – September 2, 2018, Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Congregation, McElligott & Roy Families, Ussay Pellerin, Diana Lee Gesser, Joy P. Vincent, Tom J. Stoma, J., Dale & Melva Dugas, Gregory Farkas, Janet Pitt Stemmans, Charles, Cecile, David & Chuck Walker, Butcher, Richard, Bourgeois and Hotard Families, Matthew J. Gerard, John Patrick Kelly, Sr., George & Sylvia Bell, Walter Sr., Ella & Chester Vincent, Dr. & Mrs. Zerben Bienvenu, Douglas Trumps, Beverly DeVille, Eddie Ackal, Sr., Hugh Langlinais, Mr. & Mrs., James Schiro Family, Chester & Anna Chiasson, Sidney & Blanche Voorhies & Son Edward, Leontine (Teeny) Trappey & Trappey – Gouaux Families, Shelby Guilbeau, phanxico Nguyen Loan, Anthony Centanni, Jr., Otis Miller, Gladys Bourque Judice, Carol Hitzman, The LeRouge Families, Mary Ann Duos

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2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps

96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22

2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps

96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26

2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1

-2, 4-5; Mk 6:17-29

1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51

1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-

11; Mt 25:1-13

1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps

33:12-13, 18-21;

Mt 25:14-30

Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas

1:17-18, 21b-22, 27;

Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

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BAPTISMS Baptisms are held following the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday and the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Please visit our website for more information and call 6-8 weeks in advance. B

MARRIAGES Please visit our website for more information and call 8-12 months in advance.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK IN EMERGENCIES, CALL AT ANY TIME. INTERSTED IN JOINING THE CHURCH? CALL THE OFFICE AND ASK ABOUT THE RCIA PROGRAM

There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, September 16 at 6:00pm. Please come with your

questions.

Sunday, September 9 6:00pm in

the Cathedral Center

If you have not registered your Junior for

Confirmation classes, please call the office this

week.

SOLEMN VESPERS

The Order of the Holy Sepulchre of the Diocese of Lafayette would like to extend an invitation to everyone to attend Vespers on Friday, September 14, 2018 to celebrate

the Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross.

Vespers will be held at 6:30 P.M. at the Cathedral of St.

John the Evangelist. The Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette will

preside.

Vespers, also called Evening Prayer, is a part of the Liturgy of the Hours and dates back to the sixth century. It includes hymns, recitation of the psalms, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Canticle of Mary. This Office gives thanks for the day just

past and makes an evening sacrifice of praise to God.

SENIOR’S

SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON

WED 11:00am

Sept 5 Cathedral

Hall

General Offertory $22, 570.13

Specific Ministries $1, 191.95.00

Parish Mission Club $1, 014.00

Total: $24, 776.08

General Offertory $30, 298.61

Specific Ministries $1, 603.29

Parishioner Catholic Education Scholarship Fund

$776.00

Total: $32, 677.90

Upcoming Second Collections

AUG 26 Bishops Services Appeal

SEP 2 Cathedral Hall

HopeAfterAbortion.org; Project Rachel, 888-456 HOPE (888-456-4673)

Rachel’s Vineyard, 877-HOPE 4 ME (877-467-3463)

National Helpline for Abortion Recovery, 866-482-LIFE (866-482-5433)

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If you do not have access to the internet and wish to enroll in Online Giving through EFT,

please contact Andrea Polito at 337-232-1322.

MASS TIME CHANGE COMING SOON

The weekly Saturday Morning Mass at Cathedral will change to a new time

beginning Saturday, September 1. The Mass will now take place at 8:00am

with Confessions beginning at 7:30am. This is to replace the current schedule

of 6:30am. Please help spread the word about the change beginning

Saturday, September 1.

The Knights of Columbus

#1286 is holding a $5

Spaghetti Plate Fundraiser,

this Sunday,

August 26th from

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

to help support their charitable projects. The

meal includes spaghetti, salad and bread.

Please help this important ministry and their

charitable works.

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From Father Chester Arceneaux: I have some exciting news to share. Beginning August 1, 2018, the Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows have joined the ministry of our Cathedral Parish Family. Sister Fatima and Sister Anthony have been serving on the Campus of UL with Father Sibley, and will now serve our parish and school in various capacities. Please welcome the sisters when you see them at Mass or parish functions. In the words of the community, their mission includes the following: "In the enduring presence of Christ and in the love of the souls entrusted to us, we find the source of our spirituality. The spiritual and apostolic characteristic of our congregation is contained in the motto: 'Ardere et lucere'(burn and shine). As religious, we are contemplatives in action and we burn in order to give light to others." You can learn more about this order at their website: www.ols.org. Their convent will be the Martin House where Msgr. Mouton once lived.

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MONDAY

8/27

TUESDAY

8/28

WEDNESDAY

8/29

THURSDAY

8/30

FRIDAY

8/31

SATURDAY

9/1

SUNDAY

9/2

Priests Very Rev.

William

Blanda

Rev. Howard

Blessing

Rev. Kevin

Bordelon

Rev. Millard

Boyer

Rev. James

Bradley, SJ

Pope Francis Pope

Emeritus

Benedict

XVI

Seminarians Cole

Zaunbrecher

Rev. Kevin

Bordelon,

Director of

Seminarians

Rev. Patrick

Broussard,

Director of

Vocations

Seminary

Faculty,

Parents and

Benefactors of

Seminarians

Rev. Mr.

Donald

Bernard

Br. John

Joseph, CJC

(Payton

Bourque)

Alex

Cormier

Deacons Dcn. Keith

Duhon

Dcn. Kyle

Faber

Dcn. Gary

Gaudin

Dcn. Herd

Guilbeau

Dcn. Perry

Guidry

Dcn. Daivd

Guillory

Dcn. Russell

Hayes

Religious Sr. Teresa

Margaret

Toups, O.

Carm

Sr. Kathy

Farrelly, O.

Carm

Sr. Laura

Melancon, O.

Carm

Sr. Fatima

Mouton, O.

Carm

Sr. Barbara

Nell

Laperouse,

O. Carm

Sr. Robert

Joseph

Laperouse,

O. Carm

Sr. Odile

Theriot, O.

Carm

DIOCESAN PRAYER CALENDAR FOR CLERGY, SEMINARIANS, AND RELIGIOUS

Men’s directed retreat on the quiet and

serene grounds of Our Lady of the Oaks Jesuit

Retreat House in Grand Coteau, September

27 through September 30th. To reserve your

spot please contact

Cecil Fuselier - ccfuse2003@yahoo.com,

Marc Mouton - moutonla@yahoo.com, or

Larry Aucoin - laaucoin@cox.net.