Saturday 4pm Mass @ Saint Joseph’s (April 28th) Virginia Frioux; Sammy Romero; Dorothy T. Latiolais; Millard, Mike & Tommy Eldridge; Melvin Dugas, Roy Berard, Sr. & R.L. Berard; Delma Judice, Jr.; Timothy James Tauzin, Elmire Tauzin fly.; Marie Bergeron fly.; Trey Judice & Enoe Judice family; Lloyd Broussard; Louis Suard; Frank & Mary Moulis; Odette & Gertrude Judice; Robert Dauterive; Mrs. William Livingston; St. Joseph & St. Jude special intention; For all affected by Virginia Tech tragedy
Sunday 7am Mass @ Saint Joseph’s (April 29th) Rita & Tony Chataignier & Inez Borel; Maude Granger & May & Stanley Ransonet; Gladys Ronsonet & fly.; M/M Walter Granger; Jade Standridge & Francis & Rachel Vaughn; Leed & Mabel Gondron; M/M Gus Judice & parents; Stan, Robin & Van Judice; Lester A. Decuir & Parris Decuir; Anthony & Gertrude Lopez fly. & Emily Aucoin; Louto Louviere, Sr., Demest Louviere, J.C. Molbert; St. Joseph & St. Jude special intention; Junius & Mary Hebert & S.J. Granger, Jr.; Sis Provost & Special Intention; For all affected by Virginia Tech tragedy
Sunday 10am Mass @ Saint Joseph’s (April 29th) Mitch Breaux; Betty Aucoin & Fred Breaux; Darnelle Warfel; May & Stanley Ransonet; Rita Walet & family; Felix & Yola Trahan & Brian; Jeanette “Jan” Crochet; For all affected by Virginia Tech tragedy
Sunday 7pm Mass @ Saint Joseph’s (April 29th) Ed Broussard; Sully Berard, Sr. & fly; Lloyd Berard, Amy S. Latiolais, Brad Berard; Alfred & Margaret Judice (A&D)
Monday 6:45am Mass @ O.L.V. (April 30th) St. Joseph & St. Jude special intention; For all affected by Virginia Tech tragedy
Tuesday 6:45am Mass @ O.L.V. (May 1st) St. Joseph & St. Jude special intention; For all affected by Virginia Tech tragedy
Wednesday 6:45am Mass @ St. Joseph’s (May 2nd) M/M Elmo Landry; Lloyd Broussard; St. Joseph & St. Jude special intention; For all affected by Virginia Tech tragedy
Thursday 6:45am Mass @ St. Joseph’s (May 3rd) Lloyd Broussard; St. Joseph & St. Jude special intention; For all affected by Virginia Tech tragedy
Friday 6:45am Mass @ St. Joseph’s (May 4th) Ethel Meaux, Jules LeBlanc, Lloyd Broussard, S.J. Granger; St. Joseph & St. Jude special intention; For all affected by Virginia Tech tragedy
Saturday 9:30am Mass @ St. Joseph’s (May 5th) First Saturday
A National Day of Prayer ecumenical service will be held on Thursday, May 3rd @ 12:30pm at the Loreauville Town Hall. Come out and join us in prayer for our Village, State, Country, and World!
Our annual St. Joseph Church Bazaar will be a ONE DAY event this year (Saturday, June 9th). Please mark your calendars and join us for the fun! All volunteers would be appreciated!
The Catholic Engaged Encounter is a quiet weekend away from the distractions of everyday living. Upcoming weekends are June 1-3. For more information visit www.ceelafayette.org or call Jeremy & Melissa Douet @ 991-9386.
Our Graduation Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 15th, @11am here at St. Joseph’s Church. A reception sponsored by our Catholic Daughters will follow in our Church Hall.
Congratulations to our 2007 First Communion students who will make their First Communion on this Sunday, April 29th!
Elizabeth Albert, Matthew Albert, Austin Angelle, Morgan Boggs, Brook Boudreaux, Damien Breaux, Bryson Broussard, Breia Dauphine, Trace David, Noah Doiron, Dailon Eldridge, Jonathan Flores, Sydnie Floris, Hannah Gaudet, John Gonsoulin, Julian Hebert, Britney Judice, Trey Latiolais, Peyton Ledford, Sage Martin, Kaleb Neuville, Ryley Shea Neuville, Lindsey Robin, Logan Robin, Ty Robin, Glynn Romero, Hannah Romero, Nicholas Rowan, Taylor Suire, Alex Tucker, Alyssi Vaughn, Connor Walet, Madi Walet, Madeline Weber, Kennedy Williams
May is traditionally the month of Our Lady. Please join us for the praying of the rosary at the grotto every day during the month of May @ 5:30 pm. (5pm on Saturdays).
The Loreauville Branch Library has many Summer workshops planned. Registration will take place from May 7-11th. For more information please call 229-6348.
St. Joseph’s parishioners should soon be receiving your Church Bazaar raffle tickets in the mail. Let’s make our Church Bazaar raffle even more successful than last year!
Our Baptismal Seminar is held on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Our Lady of Victory Life Center. Parents & Godparents must attend this class before the Baptism of their baby. The next class is scheduled for Monday, May 14th, @ 6:30pm. Please call our Church Office to register.
A benefit BBQ to help defray medical expenses for Eva Vital will be held on May 6th from 11am- 1pm at the Our Lady of Victory Life Center. For tickets please call Barbara Pierre @ 229-8527 or Sharon Willis @ 229-6328.
Our St. Joseph Church Bazaar Committee will meet on Monday, April 30th, @ 7pm @ our Church rectory. All volunteers are asked to please attend.
The pilgrim statues of Our Lady of Fatima will be at the homes of the Fran & Joel Dugas fly. and Brenda Berard. If you would like one of the pilgrim statues to visit your home call Sylvia @ 229- 6166 or Carolyn @ 229-6492.
Our Sanctuary Lamp this week burns in memory of Odette Judice, Gertrude Judice & Loice Lasseigne.
The Vocations Chalice will be in the home of Yvonne Bourda family this week. Lord Jesus, please send us many more holy priests, sisters, and brothers to serve your people!
Our St. Joseph’s Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is currently in need of prayer partners to spend time with our Lord Jesus Christ. Please call Karen Breaux @ 229-6440 or Brenda Berard @ 229- 4564 for more information.
St. Joseph Catholic School in Jeanerette is now registering for the 2007-2008 school year. For more information please call 276-3615.
Friends Day at the Community of Jesus Crucified is scheduled for May 12th in Lafayette. For more information please call 896-0524.
The Vocations Office of the Diocese of Lafayette will host a Vocations Supper with Bishop Jarrell on May 15th @ 6:30pm. Please contact Fr. Mario (229-4254) if you are interested in attending.
Thanks to everyone who responded so generously to my stewardship appeal at our Masses a couple of weeks ago! If we can maintain our sacrificial tithing to the Lord in thanksgiving for His many blessings, we will have more than enough funds to do all of the projects & repairs that are facing us! Merci Beaucoup! Fr. Mario
Stewardship of Finance (April 22, 2007)
Regular Offertory: $10,477.17 Total: $10,477.17
“With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy. Give to the Most High as He has given to you, generously, according to your means. For the Lord is one who always repays and He will give back to you seven-fold.” (Sirach 35: 8-10)
131st year #17 Fourth Sunday of Easter April 29, 2007