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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church Mission Statement
Our mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by
living the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Word,
Sacrament, and Service as taught by the Roman Catholic
Church. St. Peter Parish is a community of dedicated
Approved August 19, 2014
Catholics centered on the Eucharist, which is the source
Fr. Mark P. Ledoux and the summit of all that we do and hope to become.
Pastor
OFFICE HOURS: Monday –Thursday: 8am -12noon, 1pm-4pm
Friday: 8am-12noon
Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor & Safe Environment Coordinator
Patricia Blumrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 896-9408
Parish Receptionist
Carol Allemond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 896-9408
Faith Formation Coordinator
Mark Bennett..... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mark@sprcc.org or 896-9408
Parish Bookkeeper & Cemetery Manager
Cindy Courville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408
Principal of Carencro Catholic School
Andre` Angelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 896-8973
Perpetual Adoration Coordinators
Gloria Matte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 658-3759
Melinda Devillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 896-1334
Grant Fenske . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 510-0134
Sacred Music Coordinator
Dr. Michael Totaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9408
Natural Family Planning
Kirk & Jessica Guilbeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 886-1437
Pro-Life Coordinator
Cheryl Boullion . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..cherylboullion@att.net
Come, Lord Jesus Coordinator
Pamela Lazzaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pslazzaro@hotmail.com
Women of Grace Facilitator
Karol Meynard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KMeymard@diolaf.org or 257-9467
Catholic Daughters
GeorgAnna Robichaux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-0120
Bonne Mort Society
Noreen Breaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 896-8780
Knights of Columbus
Matt Arceneaux, Grand Knight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . mattarceneaux@gmail.com
Altar Servers
Matt Arceneaux .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mattarceneaux@gmail.com
St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-9499
God’s Little Dusters
Rose Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 896-6278
Usher Coordinator
Mark Prejean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 277-4215
Prayer Line
Debbie Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-0908
Unplanned Pregancy
For Free Confidential Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 289-9366
Parish Pastoral Council Members
Corey Bordelon, Chairman, Jeff Mentel, Vice-Chairman
Matthew Arceneaux, Secretary John Bergeron, Dr. Rick Feucht,
Allen Latour, Barney Lejeune, Hadley Smith, Youth Member,
Linus Cortez, Finance Committee Chair,
Bob Simpson, Finance Committee Vice Chair,
Burt Arceneaux, Frank Connolly, Parish Trustees
PARISH
SACRAMENTS
SACRAMENT OF THE MOST HOLY
EUCHARIST
As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the
Mass is central to who we are and what we do.
Normal Mass Times are listed on the front of the
bulletin. Please contact the office for special Mass
times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation. To
receive your First Holy Communion, contact the
Parish Office, 896-9408.
SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION
Essential to the Christian Life, the
Sacrament of Confession is where we come into
contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us.
Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing
our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a
personal relationship with Jesus. 30 minutes before
every Mass, the Sacrament of Confession is offered.
If you need to receive the Sacrament of Confession
for the first time, contact the Parish Office, 8969408.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Through the waters of Baptism, the new
Christian enters the Church and is given Eternal
Life. If you would like to have your infant baptized,
please contact the Parish Office at least 2-4 months
prior to the baby’s due date so that there is enough
time to complete preparation for the Sacrament.
Parents
should
be
registered,
participating members of the Parish Family.
Candidates for Sponsors (Godparents) should be
attending Mass regularly. Both parents and sponsors
will attend a Baptismal Seminar before they receive
the Baptismal Packet which must be received before
an approved date is scheduled.
If you are a parent or an adult seeking the
Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish
Office, 896-9408.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
In the beginning, God created mankind
as one, male and female. Christ elevated this union
to the level of a Sacrament, an image of His own love
for His Bride, The Church. Our Parish Family is
made up of many beautiful marriages who enrich the
Church and the world. Couples discerning the
vocation of Holy Matrimony should contact the
Parish Office to begin the journey of preparing for
their new life together no later than 6-9 months prior
to the desired wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF
THE SICK AND FUNERAL/BURIAL
ARRANGEMENTS
The Church and her Sacraments
accompany us at every moment of our life. When
we are very sick or nearing the end of this life, we
receive the healing of Christ through Anointing of
the Sick. Please contact the Parish Office, 896-9408,
to make an appointment.
Also, contact the office before you
contact anyone else in making funeral arrangements.
We will lovingly guide you through that most
difficult time.
NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME
Please fill out a census card (located near the doors
of the church), call the Parish Office or register
online at the church website: www.sprcc.org.
VOLUME 966
SAINT PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 21, 2014
MEET THE PASTORS OF ST. PETER PARISH
S
We continue to celebrate the priests who served as
our pastors. Over the next several weeks we will highlight
each of the priests who provided for the Spiritual needs of St.
Peter Parish.
Rev. Bill John Melancon
Thirteenth Pastor: 2000 - 2011
Fr. Bill Melancon
was born June 27, 1957 in St.
Martinville, LA.
He was
ordained
to
the
Holy
Priesthood November 19,
1993.
Fr. Melancon was
assigned to serve as the
thirteenth pastor of St. Peter
Parish March 1, 2000. He
REV. BILL JOHN
served as pastor from 2000 MELANCON
2011.
As pastor of St. Peters, Fr. Melancon oversaw
the purchase of the St. Anne House and the old Library
building. He also had the metal roof on the church and
the new Sanctuary floor installed and the church
interior painted as well as repairs made to the church
parking lot. Under his leadership the St. Vincent De
Paul building and the outdoor Stations of the Cross
were constructed.
St. Peter Cemetery became the responsibility of
St. Peter Parish after the Carencro Cemetery
Association was dissolved.
The parish began
collecting cemetery dues in 2003 to help fund cemetery
maintenance and work was begun on the newest
Mausoleum.
Fr. Melancon is currently serving the Diocese
of Lafayette as pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in
Erath.
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
Christmas is more than a day it is a season lasting until the
Feast of Jesus’ Baptism,
January 11th.
Use these days to continue to show your joy of
Jesus’ Birth by continued prayer, celebrations
and visits to the lonely and ill.
NUMBER 965
TODAY:
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH AND REOPEN ON
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29TH
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
MONDAY – DECEMBER 22
6:30AM – Mass
TUESDAY – DECEMBER 23
6:30AM – Mass
WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 24
Vigil of Christmas – Parish Office Closes at Noon
6:30AM – Weekday Mass
4:00PM - VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS
anticipated Mass (St. Peter Church)
4:00PM - VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS
anticipated Mass (Carencro Catholic School Gym)
THURSDAY – DECEMBER 25
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD – Parish Office Closed
Merry Christmas!
12:00AM - MIDNIGHT MASS
7:00AM - Mass
10:00AM - Mass
1:00PM – Extraordinary Form
NO 5:30PM MASS
FRIDAY – DECEMBER 26
Parish Office Closed
6:30AM – Mass
SATURDAY – DECEMBER 27
4:00PM – Mass
SUNDAY – DECEMBER 28
Feast of the Holy Family
Married Couples Honored at 10:00am Mass
7:00AM, 10:00AM, 5:30PM Mass
EXTRAORDINARY FORM 1:00 PM
HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER
UNIVERSAL INTENTION: That the birth of the
Redeemer may bring peace and hope to all people
of good will.
FOR EVANGELIZATION: That parents may be true
evangelizers, passing on to their children the
precious gift of faith.
FATHER LEDOUX’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER
WORSHIP: May we take advantage of the Liturgical Season of Advent by praying and reflecting on the Sacred Scriptures at daily Mass
that lead us into anticipation of Jesus coming and that we cleans our hearts from sin in Confession that Christ may find no obstacle
to dwelling within us.
FAITH FORMATION: May the Season of Advent be for parents (and helping their children) a time of anticipation and spiritual preparation
of the heart and mind for the celebration of Jesus Christ's coming on Christmas Day.
EVANGELIZATION: May our Advent Mission "From Fear To Faith” by Gary Zimak ease our worry and anxiety in the days before Christmas
and help us to remain focused in prayer on the hope that Christ desires to bring.
SOCIAL JUSTICE: As we reflect on our blessings this Advent, may they be cause for gratitude to God and lead us to act on Jesus' call:
'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.'
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: May the results of our Parish Feasibility Study draw us together and unify our determination to restore and
build for our present and future needs.
THE HOLY SEASON OF ADVENT
WHAT IS ADVENT?
Advent, which comes from the Latin word for "arrival" or
"coming," is a period of preparation for the birth of our Lord.
Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and is the
precursor of the Christmas season, which lasts through the
Baptism of Our Lord, January 13th. The first Sunday of Advent
also marks the beginning of the new liturgical year, the Church's
"New Year's Day," at which time we change the cycle of readings
we are using at Mass.
Advent is a time of joyous anticipation, but also of penance and
preparation for the great Christmas feast. The liturgical color of the
season is violet, a sign of penance, which is also used during Lent.
The Church discourages excessive ornamentation, boisterous
music and even weddings during Advent, in order to foster a sense
of quiet hope and anticipation.
ALTAR SERVERS FOR CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS
All current Altar Servers are invited to serve
at the Midnight Mass at Christmas. If you
can assist, make plans to attend the training
on Wednesday, December 24th at 11:00am in
the Church. Contact Matt Arceneaux at 2542810 for additional information.
LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH IN YOUR HOME
BLESSING OF THE WREATH
O God, by whose word all things are sanctified, pour
forth Thy blessings upon this wreath and grant that
we who use it may prepare our hearts
for the coming of Christ, and may receive from Thee abundant
blessings. We make our prayer through Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
FOURTH SUNDAY & WEEK OF ADVENT
Pour forth Thy power, O Lord, and Come. Assist us by that Mighty
Power, so that by Thy grace and Merciful Kindness we may swiftly
receive the salvation that our sins impede for Thy live and reign
with God the Father, in the Unity of the Holy Spirit, ever One God,
world without end. Amen.
(With the three, the family now lights the 4th candle - violet)
DECORATING THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS
We need your help! Come join us in making the church beautiful for the Christmas season!
We will be decorating the church for Christmas beginning at 4:00pm on Tuesday, December
23rd. If we have enough volunteers, we anticipate being able to finish that night. If we do
not finish, we will also be working early on Christmas Eve. Students needing service hours
are encouraged to volunteer. Also, if anyone would like to join the Decorating Committee,
please call the parish office at 896-9408.
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
December 28th
MARRIED COUPLES HONORED
The Feast of the Holy Family
of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
will be celebrated on Sunday, December 28, 2014.
Any couples who are celebrating special wedding
anniversaries such as 25th, 30th, 40th, or every 5 years
thereafter are asked to contact Mrs. Janelle Braquet at 337896-0268 or contact any St. Anne officer. These couples will
be honored at the 10:00am. Mass on Sunday, December 28 th.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
WARM CLOTHING DRIVE
Deadline: February 1, 2015
Please continue to donate your gently
used "Warm Clothing" to the needy by
placing them in the bin provided at the entrance to
the church. "Thank you!" to all the parishioners
who have contributed. It has kept many children
and adults warm.
Children's clothing is greatly needed!
CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
January 6, 2015 at 6:00pm
"Our Lady of Guadalupe" Catholic Daughters Court 2317,
would like to invite all members to participate in a
celebration of the Baby Jesus' birth! We will gather for
supper at Prejean's Restaurant on Tuesday, January 6, 2015
at 6:00pm. All members, active and inactive, are urged to
attend, Dutch Treat!
In lieu of gifts, please bring $8.00$10.00 in toiletries, which will be given to the needy. RSVP
to GeorgAnna Robichaux, Regent, at 896-0120, or
georganna_robichaux@yahoo.com. If you are not an active
member we welcome you back for this event!
There will be no regular meeting in January.
LADIES! Come Join Us for “Full of Grace:
Women and the Abundant Life Foundational Study"
NEXT SESSION:
Thursday, January 8, 2015
9:30 – 11:30am OR 6:00 – 8:00pm
St. Peter Parish Hall, Carencro, LA
EMBRACING THE GIFT OF AUTHENTIC FEMININITY AS DAUGHTERS OF GOD
Women…Find your purpose and feed your soul!
Call the parish office for more information.
NEW!! ST. PETER LENDING LIBRARY!
The new St. Peter Lending Library
is now open in the Parish Office!
The library will be open on the first Sunday of each
month from 8:00am to 9:30am and on the third Sunday of each
month from 4:00pm to 5:00pm and during regular office hours.
DONATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED
Donations of new or gently used Catholic books, CDs & DVDs can
be dropped off at the Parish Office during regular office hours .
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH?
LOOKING FOR A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT
OR STOCKING STUFFER?
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
At the side entry of our church next to the cry
room, is a stand holding audio CDs which are part
of the Lighthouse Catholic Media. These inspiring
talks on various topics of Catholic life help build
up our own faith in God and our Catholic beliefs
and also better prepare us to share our Catholic faith with others.
Many of us have friends or family who have left the Church. The good
news is that half who come back to the Catholic Faith, do so because
someone gave them a book, pamphlet or CD that rekindled the flame
of their Catholic Faith that burns inside each one of us. Before you
leave today, go by the side entrance and check out our new CDs and
share them with others this Advent and Christmas season!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Fr. Ledoux
and the Staff of St. Peter, wish all of you a very blessed and
Holy Christmas Season and the love and peace of the Christ Child in the New Year!
Mass SCHEDULE FOR CHRISTMAS
& NEW YEARS (The Solemnity of
Mary, The Holy Mother of G0d)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014 CHRISTMAS EVE
- 4:00PM ANTICIPATED MASS AT ST. PETER CHURCH
- 4:00PM ADDITIONAL ANTICIPATED MASS
CELEBRATED AT CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL GYM
- MIDNIGHT MASS AT ST. PETER CHURCH
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014 – CHRISTMAS DAY
- 7:00AM, 10:00AM MASS (NO 5:30PM MASS);
1:00PM EXTRAORDINARY FORM
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2014 – EVE OF THE SOLEMNITY OF
MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
- 4:00 PM ANTICIPATED MASS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015 – SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
- 7:00AM, 10:00AM MASS (NO 5:30PM MASS);
1:00PM EXTRAORDINARY FORM
BLESSING FOR THE CHRISTMAS CRIB
A Blessing Prayer for When Baby Jesus Is Placed In the Manger
O God of every nation: From the very
beginning of creation you have made
manifest your love: When our need for a
Savior was great, you sent your Son to be
born of the Virgin Mary. To our lives He brings
joy and peace, justice, mercy and love. Lord,
bless all who look upon this manger; may it remind us of the
humble birth of Jesus, and raise up our thought to Him, who is
our Emmanuel and Savior of all, Who lives and reigns for ever and
ever. Amen.
~Celebrating Advent and Christmas-A Sourcebook for Families;
Women for Faith & Family
WELCOME DAVID ROZAS
AND MATHEW ARDOIN
We ask everyone to
“welcome home”
our seminarians, David Rozas
and Mathew Ardoin, who are here
on Christmas break. Please keep
David & Mathew in prayer.
CHRISTMAS GIFT
SUGGESTIONS
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.
“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”
ST. FAUSTINA: "December 23, 1936. I am spending this
time with the Mother of God and preparing myself for the
solemn moment of the coming of the Lord Jesus. The
Mother of God is instructing me in the interior life of the
soul with Jesus, especially in Holy Communion. It is only
in eternity that we shall know the great mystery effected
in us by Holy Communion. O most precious moments of
my life!" (Diary 840)
CHRIST CANDLE OF HOPE PRAYER
Prayer for the Twelve Days of Christmas
God, our loving Father, You sent Your Son,
Jesus Christ, into this world to counter all
the forces of evil: sin, suffering and death,
and to overcome evil with the force of good;
hatred with the power of love, Your great
love for us in Jesus.
Help us never to curse the darkness,
but to join with You in bringing
Your light into this world,
the light that is Your Son,
born of the Virgin Mary, in Bethlehem.
Help us to be instruments of Your light and love by
doing one special act of kindness or by being Your
special instrument of reconciliation this New Year.
May the Christ Candle we light symbolize our desire to
bring light into a world of darkness and hope into a
world of despair.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
From 1558 to 1829, English Catholics were not permitted to practice their faith
openly. During this time, The Twelve Days of Christmas was written in
England as a catechism song for young Catholics. There was a surface
meaning and a hidden meaning known only to Catholics, in which each
element was a symbol for a religious reality, helping the children to remember:
 A partridge in a pear tree: Jesus
 Two turtle doves: Old and New Testaments
 Three French hens: Faith, Hope, and Charily
 Four calling birds: Four Gospels
 Five golden rings: First Five books of the Old Testament
 Six geese a laying: Six days of Creation
 Seven swans a swimming: Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
 Eight maids a milking: Eight Beatitudes
 Nine ladies dancing: Nine fruits of the Holy Spirit
 Ten lords a leaping: Ten Commandments
 Eleven pipers piping: Eleven faithful Disciples
 Twelve drummers drumming: Twelve points in the Apostles' Creed
-Joseph Walker, S.J.
EUCHARISTIC ADORERS NEEDED!
PLEASE CONSIDER SPENDING AN HOUR WITH JESUS
Eucharistic Adoration is an especially grace-filled call.
Our Adoration Chapel is in need of adorers (prayer partners).
Would you be available on:
Sunday: 10:00am, 12noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 7:00pm
Monday: 12noon
Tuesday: 5:00am, 9:00am
Wednesday: 11:00pm
Thursday: 4:00pm
Friday: 7:00am, 10:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12 noon, 4:00pm, 6:00pm
URGENT NEED: Sunday: 2:00am, 4:00pm
Our Chapel is also in need of someone to substitute on an asneeded basis. Call Gloria Matte at 658-3759 to sign up.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ~ IN THANKSGIVING
The Adorers of Perpetual Adoration wish to thank Jesus in
the Blessed Sacrament for the following favor:
FAITH FORMATIOn CLASSSES
PROGRAM
TIMES:
NEXT CLASS:
LOCATION:
CLASSES FOR:
K-8 FORMATION
9-11 CONFIRMATION CHILDREN’S RCIA
RCIA
5:45-7:15
4:00pm
6:30-7:30
6:00-8:00
Thursday, Jan 15
Sunday, Jan 4
Tuesday, Jan 13
Wednesdays, Jan 7
Carencro Catholic
Gym and Music Room
St. Joseph Hall
Carencro Catholic
Cafeteria
Carencro Catholic
Cafeteria
K-8 students, and
Non-Catholic School Students
for First Communion
All 9th-11th Graders
and Parents
Students 10 yrs+ for
Baptism and First
Communion
Adults to become Catholic,
Baptism, First Communion,
Confirmation, Faith Renewal.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED FORTHE BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS
FLOWERS. DONATIONS WERE SENT IN MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Diana Braquet, Annette Coleman, Reonauld Comeaux, Rose Leblanc, All Souls in
Purgatory, Deacon Paul Leonard Meynard, III, Sarah, Catherine & Mark Paul Bouillion,
Claude Bourgeois, Baby Breaux, Cles Auster Family, Aristile Hollier, Cody Viator
Family, Edward E. Friloux, Sr., Joseph P. Guarisco, Sr., All Souls & Saints, John
Rodney Vidrine, Rob L. Ponfiff, Martha Comeaux Breaux & Aristide Breaux, Eva Del
Bellot Landry & Willie Pierre Landry, Chad Hayes, Al & Gwen Hebert, Livingston &
Hazel Hayes, Cristy Ana Alvergue, Manilla Mamer & all Mamer Family, Louis & Marjorie
M. Quebedeaux, Cyrus & Lucy Meche, David & Alice Quebedeaux, Robbie E. D’Aquin,
Anna & Welzie Taylor, Dugas & Lorina Devillier, Ernest Hebert, 1st Lt. Dimitn del
Castillo, Mrs. Geraldine Cortez, Dr. Gilbert del Castillo, Adam Reed, Jamie & Lawerance
Quebedeaux, Dr. Frederick Meyer, Lisa Guilbeau Grosse, Joseph Janise & Eudez T.
Janise, Gloria V. LeBlanc, Sluga/Martin Family, Chester & Anne David, Rhule & Mildred
Guilbeaux, Dewey Ledoux, Jr., Leo Rodriguez, M/M Leon Prejean, Barry James Dupuis,
M/M Clement Olivier, M/Mrs. Otis Sonnier Sr., M/M Pierrie Jagneaux, Ashley Ann Ryan,
M/M David Guidry Sr., M/M Cyriac Huval, Merlin & Janelle Braquet Family, Joe & Eula
Courville, Roy & Ruby Garry, Carrol & Jessie Prejean, Cieara Lafleur, Shane Touchet,
Louis Kahl & Edward Fagot, Pat & Lou Duhon, M/M Richard Blanchat, M/M Eloi Duhon,
All Deceased Blanchat & Duhon Family Members, Scott Hammond, Allen J. Babineaux,
Paul J. Fasullo, Ada S. Fasullo, Julie E. Lanclos, Paul Rochon, Regina F. Daigle, Ignace
Daigle, Eve D. Rozas, Abbie Reviere, Cammie Reviere, Christians in the Mid-East, Tim
Fontenot, M/M Ernest Mouton, M/M Forest Bearb, Margaret L. Kibodeaux, M/M Lucien
Kibodeaux, Raymond & Katherine R. Lejeune, Thelma Lavergne Verna Credeur,
Bordelon-Mayeaux Families, M/M Emick Prejean, Douglas Harper, Paul D. Dugas, Paula
Hanks, Andrew Ready, Daniel Bell, Ged Fleming, Stella Guillory, Anita Perret, Roland
Perret, Julo & Ruby Coque, Ann Adamson & Charles Grundy, Granny Pat, Frank &
Tommy Dodge, Tony Burkhalter, Allie Balance, Rubella Howard, Jackie Ballance, Linda
Combell, M/M Jules S. Broussard, MM Clay Mouton, Garen Guillotte, Warner
Thibodeaux, Mary & Ben Guillotte, Jerry Guillotte, Rena Mae Bourque, Leon Bourque,
M/M Henry Simon Fontenot, M/M Jack Spence, Robert Larry Spence, Jim, Julie, &
Kathy Domingue, Elizabeth M. Cerna, Anna Mae Labbe’, M/M Ewell J. Simon, Michael
Wayne Ray, Louis Ellis Simon, Dr. Byron Dickerson, Joey Myers, Dr/Mrs. James
Prejean, M/M Leonce Prejean, Lee Roy Vidrine, Alllie Vidrine, Lynne Waguespack Sr.,
Michael Wethington, Lucien Tauzin, Patrick Smith, Shelton Smith, Karl Braquet, Liz
Potier, Keith Daigle, J.L. Sebastien , Pierre Daigle, Elvin Hollier, Gregory Delahoussaye,
Ollen Stelly, Hazel Kidder, Irby Begnaud, Wilson Broussard, Henrick Sandstrom, Earl
Borchers, Allen (Al) Ray Bourgeois, Paul May, Enold & Lelia Huval, Irvin Soileau, M/M
Arthur Caballero, Lenel Clavelle Guidry, Donald Clavelle, Franklin & Grady Pryor, M/M
David Guidry & Family, Shuff & LaFleur Families, Rena Stanford Bourque, Fr. Roy
Edwards, Lois Lester, Dr. P.J. St. Romain Jr., Dorothy & Lorrie Ardoin; Sr. Henrietta
Hebert, MHS; Joseph Stelly, Jr. & Darrell & Laura Regan, Zana &Vivian Matt, Clifford &
Josette Nepveux, Anna Mae & Lester Breaux, Alice & Caliste Bearb, Deceased
members of Demoruelle & Smith Families, Deceased Family of James & Karen
Broussard, Lucy Domingue Conques, Tina Bellard Wyatt, Idelle Gilbert, Madie & Elrike
Young, Anna & Lesson Broussard, Joe, Ralph & Joyce, M/M Albert Broussard, M/M
Gordy Walker, Wilson & Leta Chaisson, Louis & Helen Stewart, Deceased Members of
The Ware & Crouch Family, M/M Francis Braquet & Bobbie, M/M John Kidder, Gloria &
Ellerine, M/M Sosthene Guidry & Family, M/M Stanislaus Dalfrey & Family, The Souls in
Purgatory, Stanely Hammond, Scott Hammond, Ronald Melancon, Thelma/Hermogene
Melancon, Edith & Thomas Leger, Paul Breaux, John & Rita Guilbeau, Oray & Lena
Breaux, Verna Bernard, Dennis Hopkins, Sam Jasper Cuccio, Carrie (Dot) Cuccio,
Assof, Melvina, Michel, & Wadad Byjaue, Gerald & Aileen Richard, Leon & Sarah
Comeaux, Toby & Willel Potier, Frank H. Rodriguez, Emma Rodriguez, F.M. Dominguez,
Albina Dominguez, M/M Wilfred Carroll, Sr., Burnell Pierrottie, Paul, Ina & Sharron
Savoie, Ed Melancon, Jr., Mitchell Abadie, Hebert Family, Wagley Family, Lacombe
Family, Olivier Family, Steve Ledet, Clint Blanchard, Alex & Lucy Guilbeau
DONATIONS WERE SENT IN HONOR OF THE FOLLOWING:
James Buller, Jerry & Cindy Courville & Family, Mrs. Alice Gene St.
Romain, Poor Souls in Purgatory, All Priests & Religious, Matt Family,
Nepveaux Family, M/M Joshua Regan Family, M/M Terryll Regan Family
PARISH STAFF CHANGE
With disappointment I wish to inform you that Mark Bennett, Parish
Faith Formation Coordinator, will be leaving full time employment at
St. Peter. Mark will begin a new full-time position at St. Edmond
Catholic Church in Lafayette after January 1st. I am thankful for the
contributions Mark has made to St. Peter Parish and we wish him the
best in his new position.
~Fr. Ledoux
CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Wishing all students, Faculty and
Staff a blessed and restful
Christmas and New Year!
2015-2016 Applications Now Being Accepted
Carencro Catholic School is now accepting applications for
the 2015-2016 school year for grades PK (3yr) – 8th
grade. You will be notified of acceptance on February 4,
2015. Please call for a tour at 896-8973.
Carencro Catholic School does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin
in admissions or employment.
CARENCRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL
PHONE: 337-896-8973
FAX: 337-896-1931
www.CarencroCatholic.org
RUNNIN' REVS vs. SLAMMIN' SEMS
BASKETBALL GAME
Come cheer on your favorite team when the
Lafayette Diocesan Priests battle the Diocese
Seminarians on Tuesday, December 30th at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral-Carmel
Gym, 848 St. John Street, Lafayette, for their 9th annual basketball
competition. Sponsored this year by the Lafayette Knights of Columbus
Council 1286, this always popular, fun-filled, family event helps promote and
support priestly and religious vocations. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Admission is
$5 per adult and $1 for those under 18. Concessions will be available. Mark
your calendar today!
PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY!
For the week of December22nd – December28th:
December 22 Rev. Howard Blessing
December 23 Rev. David Borbridge, SJ
December 24 Rev. Kevin Bordelon
December 25 Rev. Francis Bourgeois
December 26 Rev. Millard Boyer
December 27 Rev. James Bradley, SJ
December 28 Rev. James Brady, JCL
O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep Thy servants within the shelter of Thy
Sacred Heart, where none may harm them. Keep unstained their
anointed hands, which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied
their lips, purpled with Thy Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly
their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of Thy glorious Priesthood.
Let Thy holy love surround them and shield them from the world’s
contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit, and may the souls
to whom they minster be here below their joy and consolation, and in
Heaven their beautiful and everlasting crown. Amen.
DECEMBER 14, 2014
OFFERING TOTAL
$12,967.75
Build. & Maint.
$157.00
St. Vincent de Paul
$479.50
Insurance Donations
$68.00
The Immaculate Conception
$2,251.83
Retirement Fund for Religious
$1,362.62
Christmas Flowers TOTAL
$4,114.55
We give to the support of the Church, NOT because the Church needs,
but because WE NEED to give back to God a thankful share of what He
has first given to us!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND
STEWARDSHIP! BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT,
WE HAVE A WONDERFUL PLACE OF WORSHIP.
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT – FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
In today’s Gospel reading we hear proclaimed the story of the Annunciation,
when the angel of the Lord announced to Mary that she would give birth to
Christ through the intercession of the Holy Spirit. Mary allowed God’s
messenger to speak to her. She was attentive, not afraid to enter into a
dialogue, then unconditionally obedient. Mary’s acceptance of this mystery
is a stewardship model for us.
Good stewards remain open to the
incursions of divine life into the normal course of their daily lives. How open
are we to the promptings of the Holy Spirit in our own lives? What might
we do this last week of Advent to be more attentive to the Lord?
YEAR END GIVING
Take a quiet moment from the hustle and bustle
of the Christmas shopping season to consider the
gift St. Peter parish is to your family. Help us
preserve this gift for the present generation and
future generations to come.
A year-end tax deductible contribution to our church parish
has a direct and positive impact on your spiritual life and
people’s lives who look to St. Peter parish as their spiritual home
for their most sacred and cherished events in their lives.
St. Peter is an accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization;
we accept remembrances in your Will, gifts of Property, cash,
Life Insurance cash value and beneficiary designation,
Charitable Gift Annuities, Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds.
All contributions are 100% tax deductible.
Your giving is, of course, more than tax
planning. Your gift and investment into Eternal
things makes a huge difference in the lives of
many.
Thank you in advance for your
generosity to our parish!
PARISH FEASIBILITY STUDY RESULTS
As you know, since July of 2014, the parish has been
conducting a Feasibility Study to determine the need for a future Capital
Campaign to address facility improvements in the parish.
Having conducted numerous listening sessions, surveys and
a formal Feasibility Study interview process with parish families, it has
been determined that we are in a favorable position to conduct a
Capital Campaign. Although approval is pending with the Diocese of
Lafayette, the Steering Committee is meeting to begin the organization
of the Capital Campaign.
We wish to thank all those who participated in the activities of
the Feasibility Study as well as Dr. Richard Feutch, Committee
Chairperson, and the feasibility committee for their work and time. The
future is bright at St. Peter's.
You may contact the parish office for more information.
ROSARY FOR PEACE
The Rosary for peace for our country and our soldiers will be
prayed every Thursday before 6:30am Mass.
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in You will
be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers
as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of
Your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm.
May the power of Your love enable them to return home in
safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for Your loving
care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
IN MEMORIAM
SANCTUARY LIGHT
In Memory of Tim Fontenot by Mom & Pa
ALL MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON
THURSDAY MORNINGS FROM 8:00AM TILL 12:00 NOON.
MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY - December 22
6:30AM - Riolan Coussan (WA); Wilfred & Elsie Richard; Lanell &
Leon Comeaux Family; Dr. Fred Meyer (WA); Lois Sonnier
by St. Anne Society; Barry Dupuis & M/M Leon Prejean
TUESDAY - December 23
6:30AM - Ewel & Wayne Meche; Dewey Ledoux, Jr.; Mrs. Lee (Lois)
Sonnier, Jr. by Bonne Mort Society; Gioan Baotixita Tran
Son Quang; All the Holy Souls in Purgatory
WEDNESDAY - December 24
6:30AM - Holy Souls in Purgatory
4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & M/M Richard Truax; Neil & Merrill David
(BD); Anna Mae & Lester J. Breaux; Alice & Caliste Bearb;
Kendall Saltzman & Lucy Domingue Conques; Living &
deceased members of Claude Bourgeois Family; Donnie
Degeytaire; Armand Bourgeois (DA); Frank & Tommie
Dodge; Freeman Lavergne & Ovide Latiolais Family;
Lucien & Grace Tauzin & Living & deceased members of
Tauzin Family; Ervin Brasseaux; M/M Louis Allen Cormier
& Kathleen; M/M Joe Cormier, Jr. & M/M Perry Richard;
Maudrey Hebert & Miranda Breaux; Robert (BD), Edna &
Joseph D. Cormier, Jr. (DA); Carrol & Jessie Prejean; Ewell
& Ella Mae LaBry; Kenneth & Regina Reiere (WA)
THURSDAY - December 25
12:00AM - Midnight Mass - Andrea Lejeune & Stevenson Lejeune;
Ruth Pavy; Taylor & Quebedeaux Families
7:00AM - All the Holy Souls in Purgatory; Lois & Julius Louque &
Sibyl Loicano; Simon Gale Stout; Daigle & Reviere Family;
Jamie Quebedeaux, David Quebedeaux & Kelli Lanclos;
Armand Bourgeois; Gladys & Henry Guilbeau (WA);
Deceased members of Robin, Breaux & Cormier Family;
Wilfred & Elsie Richard; Karl Braquet & the Holy Souls in
Purgatory; Audrey Guillory; Garen P. Guillotte; John
Wagley, Jr. & Special Intention; Lena Mae Cormier; Aubry
Caffery & Russell Gautreaux; Bella J. Cormier; M/M Gaston
Cormier; Andrea Beth Lejeune & Stevenson Lejeune; Dr.
Fred Meyers by Bonne Mort Society; TLR & Family
(Conversions), M/M Lorrie Ardoin, Sr., L. Ware & Allison
Ledet; Darrell Regan, Joe Stelly, Jr. & Sr. Henrietta HebertMHS; Barry Dupuis & M/M Leon Prejean
10:00AM - Parishioners
FRIDAY - December 26
6:30AM - For the living & deceased members of the Bonne Mort
Society by Bonne Mort Society; Verna Bernard & Clarice, &
Susan Karam; Thelma Miller (BD); All the Deceased, End to
Abortions, & Dr. Chipham; John Melvin Dugas, Yola C.
Dugas & Leonard Dugas; Laurance Quebedeaux by St.
Anne Society
SATURDAY - December 27
4:00PM - Riolan Coussan & deceased members of Coussan Family;
Allen “Al” Bourgeois; Bob Krieg (BD), Rita Krieg Vega &
Robley A. Richard; Jo Ann Phillips, Jimmy Veazey & Irvin
Phillips; Sidney & Joyce Dugas; Walton Bourque &
Earlene B. Blue; Anita & Rhule Guidry; M/M Armand
Bernard & Tom, M/M Lucien Theriot; Mrs. Agnes Bourque;
Connie B. Menard, Luke Benton & Edras Prejean; Darrel
Young & M/M Lanned Young; John Wagley, Jr. & Brent
Vincent; Edmond Melancon, Jr. & Dan Maher; M/M James
C. Angelle; M/M Fabien Breaux; Ewell & Ella Mae LaBry;
Carrol & Jessie Prejean
SUNDAY - December 28
7:00AM - M/M Richard Truax & deceased members of Truax &
McMillan Families; M/M Ourelie Landry (His DA) & M/M
Ray P. Breaux; Douglas Harper; Deceased members of St.
Anne Society
10:00AM - Parishioners
5:30PM - Haywood J. & C. J. Brasseaux, M/M Otto Stelly & M/M
Romain Braseaux; Darrel Young & M/M Lanned Young;
M/M Percy Richard & M/M Joe Cormier, Jr.; Andrea Beth
Lejeune; M/M John Kidder, Ellerine & Gloria