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St. Edward/St. Jude Catholic Church
Divine Word Missionaries - Societas Verbi Divini
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Vol. B No. 213
Sunday, January 12, 2003

Baptism of the Lord

Mass Intentions for the Week:

Sat. 1/11: Is.42:1-4, 6-7.Acts 10:34-38/Mk.1:7-11 or Is.55:1-11/1 Jn.5:1-9
IN MEMORY OF Leroy Gardner/Arlene B. Smith/Joseph Percy Broussard/Donald Robertson/M/M Wilbert Lewis/

Sun. 1/12: Is.42:1-4, 6-7.Acts 10:34-38/Mk.1:7-11 or Is.55:1-11/1 Jn.5:1-9
7:00AM: IN MEMORY OF M/M Lawrence Decuir, Sr./ M/M Hillard Dominique, Sr/Leo Dominique/Maxon Decuir/ Ralph Polk, Sr.
sp. int. for Hamilton, Felton, Clarence Polk, Sr.;Russell Polk, Sr./Samuel Pierre/Barbara, Patricia, Diane & Susie Polk/
9:00AM: For World Peace/
11:00AM: For the Community/

Mon. 1/13: Heb. 1:1-6/Mk 1:14-20
For the Sick and Elderly/

Tue. 1/14: Heb. 2:5-12/Mk.1:21-28
IN MEMORY OF Joseph & Gladys Blaze/
in reparation to Jesus, King of Mercy; the Blessed Mother; St. Joseph/Poor Souls in Purgatory/poor sinners and the dying/

Wed. 1/15: Heb. 2:14-18/Mk. 1:29-39
For the Youths in the Community/

Thu. 1/16: Heb. 3:7-14/Mk. 1:40-45
IN MEMORY OF the Deceased Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament/.

Fri. 1/17: Heb. 4:1-5/ Mk.2:1-12
For the Religious and Clergy in the Diocese of Lafayette/

Sat. 1/18: 1 Sm.3:3-10, 19/ 1 Cor.6:13-15, 17-20/ Jn. 1:35-42
For the Community

Sun. 1/19: 1 Sm.3:3-10, 19/ 1 Cor.6:13-15, 17-20/ Jn. 1:35-42
7:00AM: IN MEMORY OF M/M Wilbert Lewis/Joseph & Gladys Blaze/Mary Ann Chretien/Lillian Decur/
sp. int. for Jackie Archangel/ in reparation to Jesus, King of Mercy; the Blessed Mother; St. Joseph/Poor Souls in Purgatory/poor sinners and the dying/
9:00AM:
11:00AM: IN MEMORY OF Clarence Dorsey/Mary Ann Chretien/ Marjorie Boutte - 3^rd anniv/

Pastor's Corner

Dear People of God,

The New Year is moving rather fast; already this weekend we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord. He is already an adult. This closes the curtain on the Christmas season enshrined in the infancy narrative with the visit of the Magi - celebration of Epiphany (theophany - God's self revelation).

The ministerial life of Jesus Christ begins with the Baptism narrative. The gospel of Mark is rather very brief on this episode unlike Matthew and Luke. Jesus is no longer the Jesus in the manger to be visited, but he is at the Jordan. He is no more the child who can't fend for himself, but the adult Jesus with a mission/vision. He is now baptized in the Jordan and a voice from heaven proclaimed "You are my beloved son; with you I am well pleased". God has ordained and consecrated Jesus with a visible sign as the minister par excellence.

John the Baptist is unworthy to untie the strap of his sandals and he, John, baptizes with water. "The one coming after him will baptize with the Holy Spirit", John exclaimed. God has confirmed and conferred this mission on Jesus at his baptism. What else do we need to see and know that God indeed is our savior. He truly is and we are blessed with the gift of Jesus in our lives; and that he gives us the Spirit of truth.

RECTORY NEWS

St. Edward Baptismal Schedule:
Interviews: Wednesday, January 15^th. Please call the rectory office for an appointment.
Baptismal Workshop: Sunday, January 19^th at 2:000pm in SES.
Baptism: Saturday, January 25^th at 9:00am in Church.

BULLETIN INFORMATION DEADLINE:
Beginning in January 2003, all bulletin information should be in by noon on Fridays. e.g. information for the weekend bulletin January 18/19 deadline is January 10^th. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Cathy Jones

Those who have not picked up their church envelopes are asked to please do so to clear the church. Thank you.

Bishop's Services Appeal:
Collection for Bishop's Services Appeal will begin this weekend. Envelopes are available in the rear of church. Please mark B.S.A. along with your name and envelope number.

Homebound Parishioners:
All St. Edward/St. Jude homebound parishioners who want communion brought to them are asked to please contact the rectory. You may want to go to confession before communion is be brought to you.

Mrs. Diane Derouen

Church envelope number 839 belonging to Mr. & Mrs. Junius Derouen is missing. If anyone picked up 839 in error, please return to the church rectory office.

2003-2004 St. Edward School Registration
In-House and Siblings
Monday - Friday - January 27-31, 2003
8:00AM - 5:00PM
St. Edward Parishioners
Monday - Thursday - February 3-6, 2003
8:00AM - 5:00PM

Open Registration
Friday, February 7, 2003 - 7:30PM

Catholic High School 2003-2004 Registration
St. Edward School St. Joseph School
January 21 January 23
7:30am-5:30pm 2:00-4:00pm
Large meeting room cafeteria
Current CHS Students New Students
Feb. 4-7 Application accepted
Tuesday - Wednesday through January 24 11:00am-4:30pm 8am-3pm /
Thursday -Noon - 6:00pm
Friday 8am-3pm
CHS Development

Booster Club Members:
St. Edward Booster Club will meet Tues., January 14^th at 6:30pm for collections from the Black and White Ball. All members are asked to complete their payments for any past fund-raisers and membership fees.

"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another."
Survivors of Violence Mass - January 26, 2003 at Immaculate Chapel, 1408 Carmel Avenue, Laf.
Bishop Michael Jarrell will be the Celebrant assisted by Rev. Mr. Robert Balderas. A reception will follow immediately provided by the Ladies of Grace of the Knights of Peter Claver. For more information and/or to make sure those in need are included, please call the Office of Justice and Peace at 262-5545.

Couple to Couple League
A series of classes on Natural Family Planning will be held at the St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall on Church Street in Jeanerette at 7pm on January 29^th, Feb. 26^th, March 26^th and April 23. To register please call 276-5453.

Retrouvaille of Acadiana is sponsoring a week-end for couples on Feb. 7-9. Call (337) 991-9627 or (800) 470-2230.

Happy Birthday

Hilda Stutts 1/12
Jeanette Jones 1/13
Keith Cormier 1/13
John Reedom 1/15
Elizabeth Harris 1/15
Veronica Broussard 1/18
Dorothy Small 1/19

Belated Birthdays

Janice Barideaux
Chad Delahoussaye
Michelle Reedom
Amari Delahoussaye (1yr.old)
Congratulations on Your Wedding Anniversary
Karen & David Lightfoot, Sr. 1/15

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Veronica Delahoussaye
Doris Cobb
Oliver Delahoussaye
Sedonia Hill
Carroll Delahoussaye
Louis Thidobeaux
Edith Spencer
M/M Luches Lavine
Skip Callanan (Sister Michelle's brother)
Dr. Emilio Manuel
Gab Cabinatan
Fr. Michael Sucharski, SVD

Pray for the Faithful Departed

Louvinia Callagain - grandmother of David Lightfoot, Sr
Rev. Brother Pius Alexander Resch, SVD

A VOCATION VIEW: This is National Vocation Awareness Week. Revel in the gift of your baptism;
pray for and with those who are called to fulfill their baptismal promises as priests, sisters and brothers. Encourage someone you know to consider a life of service in the church. DIVINE WORD MISSIONARIES
and SISTER SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. 1-800-553-3321.

Could God be calling me to be a Sister?
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