La Madeleine
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. MARY MAGDALEN PARISH WELCOMES YOU TO WORSHIP
FR. LOUIS J. RICHARD, Pastor
FR. NEIL PETTIT, Associate Pastor
DEACON TAM M. TRAN
DEACON RANDY E. HYDE
DEACON WILLIAM VINCENT
BAPTISMS
NEW PARISHIONERS
WELCOME!!
Please call the parish office
to register
Sunday 12:15 PM
Please call the parish office to
schedule
RECONCILIATION
MASSES
Saturday:
4:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00, 9:30, & 11:00 AM
3:00 PM (Vietnamese)
5:30 PM
Saturday: 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Sunday: 4:45 - 5:15 PM
Before weekday Mass
Other times by request
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - Saturday:
6:30 AM
MARRIAGE
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call the parish office to
schedule
Please contact the parish office
at least SIX months before
marriage date
PARISH STAFF
Mrs. Eileen Boudoin, Cemetery Manager
Mr. Malcolm d’Augereau, Maintenance
Mrs. Merle Gary, Receptionist
Mr. Tommy Guidry, Director of Music/Organist
Deacon Randy Hyde, Christian Service Center Director
Mr. Jacob LeBouef, Youth Director
Ms. Renella Livers, Christian Formation Director
Mr. Sidney Savoie, II, Outreach Evangelization
Deacon David Vaughn, Business Manager
Mrs. Kim White, Housekeeper
Saint Mary Magdalen Church
300 Pere Megret
P. O. Box 1507
Abbeville, LA 70511-1507
website: stmarymagdalenparish.org
Telephone: 893-0244
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
From the Pastor…..
Fourth Sunday of Advent
“Cooperating with God”
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your word.”
Mary chose to cooperate with God. She didn’t completely understand how his plan was going to unfold. She couldn’t
have known exactly what it all meant for her future. But she chose to offer herself to God’s service nonetheless. And
thanks to that generosity, the first Christmas happened nine months later.
Mary gives us a powerful example of saying yes to God. For her, God’s plan was revealed
through the visit of the Angel Gabriel. For us, it is usually revealed in less dramatic ways.
We hear God’s voice through the readings at Mass, through the homily, through the wise
advice of a trusted friend, through a spiritual book, or just in the prayerful silence of our own
hearts. Regardless of how God speaks to us, we are in a similar situation to Mary’s. We are
faced with the choice either to accept God’s will in our lives, saying yes as Mary did, or else
to say no and choose a different path. It may be tempting to avoid the challenge of surrendering our plans to God. But just look what happened when Mary decided to let God lead: the
greatest miracle in all of history! And God wants to work miracles through us too.
This Christmas at Mass I ask God to come into your life and your family with the eternal
gifts of Faith, Hope and Love. Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
Mass Intentions
for the week of December 22nd—December 28th, 2014
MONDAY 6:30A.M. Cody Ross Mire; Kile Griffin; Dominic Ngueyn Ngoc Con (Ann.); TUESDAY 6:30 A.M. M/M Laurent Liversat; Ryan Hardy
WEDNESDAY CHRISTMAS VIGIL 4:00 P.M. Alton & Edith Broussard; M/M Emile Hebert & Fly.; M/M Percy Lege & Fly.; Lucy Perret Turnbull; Donald Dale Roy; Barbara Ann Broussard Duhon; Hilda Labry; M/M Edias Monteaux; Marie Addison & Fly.; M/M Sidney Frederick; Hector Sonnier Fly.; Antoine Cossette; Carmel L. Wood; Eugenie LeBlanc; Floyd Fleming Fly.; Henry “Potsy” Landry; Tre Bertrand; Lucille & Eunice LeBlanc; Corey Melebeck;
Rene Broussard, Jr.; M/M Rene Broussard; Francis Melebeck; M/M John Vigneaux; Jean Minas Baudoin; Dominic Tran V Giac (Ann.); Dr. & Mrs. P.O.
Landry & Fly.; Genevieve & Johnnie Broussard; George Veazey Fly.; John Vidos; Elodie G. Trahan; Maxine LeBlanc; M/M E. J. Morvant; M/M Nedier Richard; Gerald C. Harrington; Leonard & Wayne Sellers; M/M Raoul Neveaux; Minus & Mickey Lege; M/M Sam Guarino & Fly.; Tony & Enid Guarino; Josephine Guarino; Dallas Sonnier; M/M Cleve Thibodeaux; Greg Mouledous; Antoine & Grace Breaux & Fly.; Cliff Gaspard; Louisa & Russell Gaspard; Trey
Broussard; Cliff Falcon; J. D. Mouton; M/M Andrew Mouton; M/M Corbett LeBouef, Sr.; Cecile Campbell; Clyde J. Lequeaux; Edola Landry; Andrew Landry (Ann.); The Faulk Fly.; M/M Albert Russo; Sen. Dudley J. & Evelyn H. LeBlanc; J. Lull & Ruby Broussard; Richard & Hilda H. Gordon; Kile Griffin;
Ryan Hardy; M/M Charles Patout; Whitney & Rita Bonin; Othon & Alma Trahan; Huey Picard; M/M Eddie Frederick; Buna Babineaux Michaud; Sharon
Campisi; Floyd J. Prejean; Michael B. Faulk; Loule Faulk & Fly.; John H. Daspit, Jr.; Roy E. Young, Sr.; Wilton & Eula Lene’; Denise Lene’ Gastal;; M/M
Minos Duhon; Eltes Trahan; M/M Edias Romero; Elaine Theriot; Blanche & Celie Haydell; Lelia & Elwood Noel; Joseph Hung Nguyen; Heloise Broussard;
Nicole LeBlanc; E. J. Adams; Lovelace & Gertie Broussard; David Uriegas; Glen A. Meaux; Lloyd Faulk; Scott Frederick & Fly.; Linus J. Touchet; Janell S.
Touchet; Grace H. Cormier; Orphaned Souls; M/M Nilze Meaux; Frank Tomasello Fly.; Raywood Mayard; Phanxicoxavie DoanVan Tang; Mary Doan Thi
Ty; Joseph Luong Nguyen; Mary Thom Nguyen; Prayer Blanket Intentions; M/M L.G. Vigneaux; M/M D.J. Griffin; Dr. Clayton Griffin; M/M Marshall Smith;
Fr. Louie Richard; Henry Scroggin; The Greco Fly.; Tiffany Lancon; Bubba Hancock; Leah Broussard; Joseph Bui Nguyen Ba; Roland & Maxine LeBlanc;
Dominic Giac Tran (Ann.); All Souls; Joseph Thuan Nguyen; Peter Nguyen; Joseph Tien Nguyen; Benson Gary; Deley & Zoie LeBlanc; Robert & Barbara
Hebert; Beverly P. Noel; 6:00 P.M. Ray Frederick; M/M Stanley Morton; MIDNIGHT 11:00 P.M. For the Parishioners THURSDAY CHRISTMAS DAY
7:00 A.M. Adam Duhon (Ann.); Thomas Cormier; Joan Denise Cormier; Berett Joseph Broussard; Steve Frederick; Hilda Primeaux; Setman Primeaux; Jerry
Soirez; 9:30 A.M. Edgar & Cecile LeBouef; Ray Picard; Dr. & Mrs. Aristilde Picard; M/M C. F. Melebeck; Aaron Chreene; M/M John L. Hungerford; J. C. &
Bessie Bergeron; Oscar & Ruby Istre FRIDAY 6:30 A.M. Lenora Bertrand; Special Intentions; Lois M. Landry (Ann.); SATURDAY 6:30 A.M. J. D. Mouton (Ann.); All Souls; SUNDAY VIGIL MASS 4:00 P.M. Cindy Baudoin (Ann.) & Fly.; M/M John Vigneaux; George Veazey Fly.; John Vidos; M/M Sam
Guarino & Fly.; Tony & Enid Guarino; Josephine Guarino; Hebron Lacour (Ann.); M/M Rene LeBlanc, Sr. & Fly.; Edwin & Gaylan Duhon; Dot Sellers; Roger C. Sellers; Jim Bouse; Whitney & Rita Bonin; Othon & Alma Trahan; Barbara & Daniel Jude Broussard; Elaine Mary Theriot; Michael B. Faulk; Loule
Faulk; All Souls; Rita B. Romero; Joseph Thang Do; Elvina Bourque & Fly.; Heloise Broussard; Nicole LeBlanc; Mary Thom Nguyen; Joseph Luong Nguyen;
Jimmy Richard; SUNDAY 7:00 A.M. Joseph Thuan Nguyen; M/M Chester B. Thibodeaux; 9:30 A.M. M/M Clovis Decuire & Fly.; Katherine Duhon; Bernard & Geraldine Duhon; 11:00 A.M. For the Parishioners; 3:00 P.M. All Souls; 5:30 P.M. Greg Mouledous; R. Brady Broussard, Sr.
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Spiritual Life and Worship
On To Eternal Rest
Willie Mae Brasseux
and
Georgiana Marie Stauffer
Banns
Joseph Charles Baute and
Maria Lynn Caillouet
Baptisms
Parker Ray Dubois child of Joshua Ray
Dubois and Jill Anne Dubois
Austin Michael Cormier child of Marcus
Joseph Cormier and Amanda Clair Lewis
Easton Reaux child of Jed Michael
Reaux and Katie Marie Sellers
Cooper Guidry child of Justin Lee Guidry
and Courtney Elizabeth Frederick
Casey Joseph Moriarty and
Kayla Jean Rood
The Blessed Mother
Devotional Candle
this week burns in memory of
Lena Trahan Foreman
The Sanctuary Lamp
this week burns in memory of
Corey and Francis Melebeck
Christmas Floral Memorials
Paul & Della LaPlace, Edward J. & Neda LeBlanc, Helen LaPlace LeBlanc, Raymond Billieu, George W. LaPlace, M/M
Charles Dobbertine, Floyd & Mathilde Edwards, Lurline Dronet, Bobbie Lane LeBlanc Tinker by Robert J. LeBlanc; Benny
Bohrer, Ruby B. & John Welborn, Guion Kleinpeter, Flora R. Holt, J.C. (Black) Rogers by Jane Bohrer; Elmer Armijo, Marty
Armijo, Thomas Cormier, John Cormier by Bobby & Kathy Cormier; Summerall Guidry, Julie Guidry, Greg Mouledous by
Beverly Collatt; Dr. Clayton Griffin, M/M L.G. Vigneaux, M/M D.J. Griffin by J.C. Griffin Fly.; Chester & Joyce Thibodeaux
by Joyce Thibodeaux; S. Wyble Fly. by Joyce Thibodeaux; Nora Jo Faulk, M/M Semar Bertrand, Willis Neveaux, M/M Walter
Bertrand, Sr., M/M Carroll Delcambre, Charlotte Bertrand, M/M Calise Trahan, Hilda Labry, Ethel Crawford, Eddie Simon,
Ruth Simon, Kat Jacobs, L. J. Riviere, Jim & Alvin Hebert, Pee Wee Oltremari, M/M Theordore Boudreaux, M/M J.P. Menard,
Rodney Rajala, Patrick LeBouef, Gertie LeSalle, Diana DeMarcy, John Crawford, M/M Weston Guidry & Tommy, Carlo Martello, M/M Ivy Durr, M/M Alphaeus Sellers & Lercy, M/M Avery Mouton, Souls in Purgatory by Sue Bertrand; A. J. Richard
by Fr. Louis J. Richard; Amanda Marie Trammell by David Griffin; Pattie Chauvin by Pat Chauvin; Scott J. Luquette & Buford
& Luquette Fly. by M/M Curtis Luquette; The Johnnie Broussard Fly., M/M Clarence Bergeron by Anne Broussard; Nasta,
Odile & Thomas Landry by Norman & Verna Veazey; Bernard L. Scalisi by May Ann Scalisi; Leonard & Wayne Sellers by
Annie Rose Sellers & Charles Sellers; Jean Minas Baudoin by Claudette Baudoin & Fly.; Beverly P. Noel by The Noel Fly.; C.
J. Durke by Ricky & Carla Richard; M/M Dennis LeBlanc, Sr., M/M James L. Broussard, M/M Steve Trahan, Ellen Broussard
by Dennis & Denise LeBlanc; Ray Frederick, M/M Andrew Mouton, M/M Frank Frederick by Jan Frederick; Carbett J. Duhon,
Sr. by Mary; Deceased Members of the Jules Broussard Fly., Deceased Members of the Freddie Broussard Fly. by Michelle &
Kim Broussard; Mike Conlin by The Conlin Family; George, Grace & P.J. Veazey by M/M George C. Veazey; Kile Griffin by
Larry & Peggy Griffin; Beverly T. Broussard by Sam; Oscar & Ruby Istre by The Istre Fly.; Rudy & Bobbie Boudreaux by The
Boudreaux Fly.; Eltes Trahan by the Trahan Fly.; M/M Minos Duhon by Katie & Sammy Trahan; Rene LeBlanc, Sr. & Fly.,
Luce Frederick, Sr. Fly. by Luce & Velma Frederick; Tran Fly. by Tam Van Tran; Beverly P. Noel by Martin Noel; Clifford &
JoAnna Mhire, Bob & Althea Wilkinson by Pam & Mark Wilkinson; Benjamin Jude Rogers by Lana & David Rogers; Jean
Minas Baudoin by Timothy & Trina Baudoin; Ruth M. Motty by Agnes Motty; Lois M. Landry by Rufus & Carlton Landry
LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE—SATURDAY & SUNDAY DECEMBER 27 & 28, 2014
If you cannot serve at your appointed time please find a substitute to fill the spot. Thank you.
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Fr. Louie
Dcn. Tran
Ada Duhon L
Vicky Landry L
Curtis Landry (S) EOM
Vicky Landry EOM
Austin Bourque AS
Eileen Garrett AS
Sunday 7:00 a.m.
Fr. Louie
Francis Cao
David LaCour L
Pat Langlinais (S)
Kay DeHart EOM
David LaCour AS
Michael LaCour AS
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Fr. Louie
Dcn. Hyde
David Bertrand L
Susie Bertrand L
Joseph Vallee (S)
Byron Hebert EOM
Phyllis Berberich EOM
Joe Berberich EOM
Nicholas Cao AS
Austin Cao AS
Austin Landry AS
Sunday 11:00 a.m. Fr. Pettit
Dcn. Vincent
Meg Hebert L
Byron Hebert L
Eileen Boudoin (S) EOM
Jules Hebert EOM
Merle Gary EOM
MC: William Faulk
Cruc: Zachary Broussard
Thur: Ross Cao
Aco: Celeste Broussard
Aco: Link Hebert
Sunday 5:30 p.m.
Sid Savoie L
Joan Harrington EOM
Sharlene Monic EOM
Sid Savoie EOM
Matthew Romero AS
Jacob Noegel AS
Seth Noegel AS
Emory Quackenbos AS
Fr. Pettit
Joan Greco (S)
WEDDING: Sat. Dec. 27th 6:30 p.m. SERVER: Allie Ashley
(AS) Altar Server (L) Lector (S) Sacristan (EOM) Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
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Community Life & Outreach
ST. MARY MAGDALEN YOUTH PROGRAMS
IMPORTANT NEWS
The AMPED junior high youth program is being restructured,
and will not continue to meet for the time being. Once a plan
is put into action, we will announce what will be new, on the
horizon for our junior high participants.
The Young Apostles will have a Year End Christmas Adoration on Sunday, December 21st at the Pere Megret Center
from 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve: No 6:30 a.m. Mass
Masses at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Mass During the Night at 11:00 p.m.
Please note that our traditional “Midnight Mass” will get an
earlier start this year. We will begin the Mass at 11:00 PM.
Please make plans to join us for this special liturgy.
Christmas Day:
Masses at 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. (no afternoon Mass)
New Year’s Eve:
6:30 a.m. Mass will be held and 5:00 p.m. Mass
St. Mary Magdalen is in the
process of planning a new Youth
Event for the first time in the
history of our parish. On July
26-31, 2015, we are planning to
take our high school youth
(incoming freshman to outgoing
seniors) on a Mission Trip to
Puerto Rico, through Magnificat
Travel. Our youth will be chaperoned by persons who have been
on this same trip several times, and other adults, along with
persons within the mission. The magic number we will need
to reach for participants is 30 but as with everything, the
more persons we have on the trip the lower the cost.
While our primary focus will be our high school students, we
ask any college or older adults who may be interested in this
Mission to please call or text Drew David (Youth Director)
with names if you are interested. MUCH more information
will be coming in the following weeks along with a parent/
participant meeting in February. Feel free to call or text Drew
at 337-652-9096. This endeavor will be an unbelievable
blessing to our Church parish.
Thank you and God bless.
Drew David
St Mary Magdalen Youth Director
RUNNIN REVS vs. SLAMMIN SEMS BASKETBALL GAME
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2014 6:30 P.M.
Come cheer on your favorite team when the Lafayette Diocesan Priests battle the Diocese Seminarians on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral-Carmel Gym,
848 St. John St., Lafayette, for their 9th annual basketball
competition. Sponsored this year by the 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 p.m. Admission is $5 per adult
and $1 for those under 18. Concessions will be available.
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New Year’s Day:
Masses at 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. (no afternoon Mass)
The Parish Office will close on Wednesday, December
24th at noon and will re-open on Monday December
29th for the Christmas Holidays.
The Parish Office will close on Wednesday, December
31st at noon and will re-open on January 5th for the
New Year’s Holidays.
Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr. Louie
Join Fr. Louie and other pilgrims on a Pilgrimage to the Holy
Land—April 18-27, 2015. During his Sabbatical, Fr. Louie will
be spending time in Israel and is making arrangements to
sponsor a group pilgrimage after Easter. Come and walk in
the footsteps of our Lord. Please contact Fr. Louie for more
information.
Christian Formation
Sacraments of First Reconciliation
and First Communion
Mary’s Divine Motherhood
Called in the Gospels “the mother of Jesus,” Mary is claimed
by Elizabeth, at the prompting of the Spirit and even before the
birth of her son, as “the mother of my Lord.” In fact, the One
whom she conceived as man by the Holy Spirit, who truly became her Son according to the flesh, was none other than the
Father’s eternal Son, the second person of the Holy Trinity.
Hence the Church confesses that Mary is truly “Mother of
God” (Theotokos). The Council of Ephesus decreed in 431 that
Mary is Theotokos because her son Jesus is the one person who
is both God and man, divine and human.
Catechism of the Catholic Church: 495
The next session for the 2nd grade CCD preparation program for First Reconciliation and First Communion will be on
Tuesday, January 6, at 4:15 p.m. in the Ministries Building.
Saint Peter Chrysologus (c.406-450)
Doctor of the Church
“Mary the mother of Jesus was betrothed to Joseph”
“His mother, Mary, was betrothed.” It should have
been enough to say: Mary was betrothed. What can a betrothed
mother mean? If she is a mother then she isn’t betrothed; if she
is betrothed then she isn’t yet a mother! “His mother, Mary,
was betrothed”: betrothed by virginity, mother by fecundity.
This was a mother without experience of a man but who yet
experienced motherhood. How could she not be a mother before she had conceived who, after giving birth, remains both
virgin and mother? When was she not a mother, she who is
about to conceive him who set in motion the time that gives
things their beginning?...
Why was the mystery of heavenly innocence given to
a betrothed girl and not to a virgin who was still free? Why did
a fiancé’s jealousy put his betrothed in peril? Why should such
great virtue appear to be sin or salvation to be eternal danger?...
What mystery exercises us in all this, my brethren? There is not
a stroke, a letter, a syllable, a word, a name, a person in all the
Gospel that is empty of divine significance. A betrothed girl
was chosen that the Church, Christ’s betrothed, might also be
signified according to the word of the prophet Hosea: “I will
betroth you to me in right and justice, in love and mercy; I will
betroth you in fidelity”. That is why John said: “The one who
has the bride is the Bridegroom” (Jn 3:29). And Saint Paul: “I
betrothed you to one Spouse to present you as a chaste virgin to
Christ” (2Cor 11:2). O Church, true spouse, who through the
virginal birth (of baptism) conceives a new childhood from
Christ!
“Do not be afraid, Mary”
Saint Bernard
You have heard, O Virgin, that you are to conceive and bring forth a Son, and that it will not be through the power of man but by the virtue of the
Holy Spirit. The angel awaits your reply, for it is time that he should return to God who sent him. We, too, are waiting, O Lady, for a word of mercy: we, who are groaning under the sentence of condemnation. See, the price of our salvation is offered to you; if you consent, we shall at once be
delivered. By the Eternal Word of God were we all created, and behold we will all die. By your brief answer we shall be refreshed and recalled to
life….
Hasten, then, O Lady, to give your answer; hasten to speak the word so longed for by all the earth, in limbo, and in heaven. Yes, the King and Lord
of all things, who has “greatly desired your beauty” (Ps 45), desires as eagerly your word of consent by which He has purposed to save the world.
He whom you pleased by your silence will be yet more pleased by your reply. Hark! He calls to you from heaven: “O most beautiful among women,
let me hear your voice” (Sg 1,8;2,14)… Answer the angel quickly, then; yes, through the angel give your consent to your God. Answer one syllable,
receive the Word; utter your own word and conceive that which is Divine. Speak the word that is transitory, and embrace the Word that is everlasting…
“Behold,” she says, “the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done to me according to your Word.”
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Stewardship and Development
Weekly Offertory
Second Collections
December 14, 2014 Collection
Regular Collection:
$ 19,002.20
Second Collection:
Insurance
$ 3,259.58
Immaculate Conception
$ 2,705.02
Thank You for your generosity.
This Weekend
BISHOP’S SERVICES APPEAL
Christmas Masses
MAINTENANCE FUND
THANK YOU
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Catholic Daughters Sock and Slipper Drive was a success! Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners 58 pairs of
slippers and 88 pairs of socks were collected. These will be
given to the Nunez Nursing Home residents. Thank You to all
who donated!
We also express our gratitude to the members of the Hospitality Committee who organized, decorated and served; and to
all who donated treats, for the reception following the Christmas Concert.
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?
Lord as we journey through this Advent season, give us
the wisdom to be good stewards of this time of grace, a
time to be more prayerful, to listen more intently to Your
Word; a time to allow our faith to grow and mature.
Show us how to give witness to your Good News more
fervently among our families, friends and those with
whom we worship.
Help us be more aware of those who are poor, lonely or
suffering; and to serve them as if we were serving You.
And fill our hearts with hope, so that we may make
straight Your path with confidence and zeal, and prepare
for the joy of Your coming!
We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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A little Child, a shining star,
A stable rude, the door ajar.
Yet in that place,
So crude, forlorn,
The Hope of all
The world was born.
Time, Talent, and Treasure
SAINT FULGENTIUS OF RUSPE ON ST. STEPHEN THE MARTYR (Memorial: December 26th)
Our king, despite his exalted majesty, came in
humility for our sake; yet he did not come empty-handed.
He gave of his bounty, yet without any loss to himself. In
a marvelous way he changed into wealth the poverty of
his faithful followers while remaining in full possession of
his own inexhaustible riches. And so the love that
brought Christ from heaven to earth raised Stephen from
earth ot heaven; shown first in the king, it later shone
forth in his soldier. His love of God kept him from yielding
to the ferocious mob; his love for his neighbor made him
pray for those who were stoning him. Love inspired him
to reprove those who erred, to make them amend; love
led him to pray for those who stoned him, to save them
from punishment. Love, indeed, is the source of all good
things; it is an impregnable defense, and the way that
leads to heaven. He who walks in love can neither go
astray nor be afraid: love guides him, protects him, and
brings him to his journey's end. My brothers, Christ made
love the stairway that would enable all Christians to
climb to heaven. Hold fast to it, therefore, in all sincerity,
give one another practical proof of it, and by your progress in it, make your ascent together.
Why I love you, Mary
Oh! I love you, Mary, saying you are the servant
Of the God whom you charm by your humility (Lk1:38)
This hidden virtue makes you all-powerful.
It attracts the Holy Trinity into your heart.
Then the Spirit Of Love covering you with his shadow, (Lk1:35)
The Son equal to the Father became incarnate in you,
There will be a great many of his sinner brothers,
Since he will be called: Jesus, your first-born! (Lk2:7)
O beloved Mother, despite my littleness,
Like you I possess The All-Powerful within me.
But I don’t tremble in seeing my weakness:
The treasures of a mother belong to her child,
And I am your child, o my dearest Mother.
Aren’t your virtues and your love mine too?
So when the white Host comes into my heart,
Jesus, your Sweet Lamb, thinks he is resting in you!
You make me feel that it’s not impossible
To follow in your footsteps, O Queen of the elect.
You made visible the narrow road to Heaven
While always practicing the humblest virtues.
Near you, Mary, I like to stay little.
At the home of Saint Elizabeth, receiving your visit,
I learn how to practice ardent charity.
There, Sweet Queen of angels, I listen, delighted,
To the sacred canticle springing forth from your heart (Lk1:46)
You teach me to sing divine praises,
To glory in Jesus my Savior.
Your words of love are mystical roses
Destined to perfume the centuries to come.
In you the Almighty has done great things.
I want to ponder them to bless him for them.
Poem by Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Verses 4-7
THE ADVENT WREATH
The wreath’s symbolism of the advent (coming) of Light
into the world is clear. The gradual lighting of the four candles, one on each Sunday of the Advent season, combined
with the liturgical colors of the candles (purple is the penitential color used during Advent and Lent; rose is a liturgical
color used only on Gaudete Sunday in Advent and Laetare
Sunday in Lent) help to symbolize not only our expectation
and hope in Our Savior’s first coming into the world, but also
in his Second Coming as Judge at the end of the world.
The appropriate Advent collect can be said as the candle
is lit each day of the week, followed by the blessing before
meals, if you use the wreath at mealtime. The second Sunday two purple candles are lit; the third Sunday, two purple
and one rose; and all candles are lit on the fourth Sunday.
COLLECTS FOR ADVENT
These prayers, faithful translations of the Latin collects,
or opening prayers, may be said every evening when the
Advent wreath is lit.
FOURTH WEEK
Pour fourth thy power, O Lord, and come: Assist us by
that mighty power, so that by the grace and merciful kindness we may swiftly receive the salvation that our sins impede: Who livest and reignest with thee in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
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F & R Air Conditioning Inc.
Boys & Girls Wear
316 S. State
Richard’s Meat Market
Nu-Tek
ASE
Fresh Meats
“Best Boudin in Town”
893-1724
Car Service Center, Inc.
COMPLETE VEHICLE SERVICE ON ALL IMPORTS &
DOMESTICS W/CONPLETE IN-HOUSE MACHINE SHOP
219 W. SUMMERS DR. PH: (337) 898-1955
ABBEVILLE, LA
FAX: (337) 898-1953
RAY CHEVROLET-OLDS, INC.
DAV I D
FUNERAL HOMES
893-1243
893-3777
Doré&Company
TAX, ACCOUNTING,
BUSINESS SERVICES
404 Pere Megret St.
893-5400
Residential & Commercial
119 S. John M Hardy Dr.
893-5646
St. Mary Magdalen
Cemetery
Columbarium Units/Cremation Niches
St. Paul Cemetery
Lots and Mausoleum Crypts
Contact St. Mary Magdalen Church
337-893-0244
“Creating peace of mind by building
solid spiritual relationships”.
In memory of
Beverly P.
Noel
DUHON BROS.
OIL CO., INC.
“The Security Of Quality Healthcare, The Comfort Of Home”
716 W. Summers
Your Convenient
Local Service Bank
THIS SPACE
AVAILABLE!
Distributor—Texaco
Petroleum Products
1-800-754-6990
Jude Duhon—Pres.
Lafayette • Crowley • New Iberia • Opelousas 818 S. Henry
893-0674
Food Allergies?
All Natural Certified Organic
893-6304
Prescriptions -Compounding-Medical Equipment
www.thriftywayrx.com
Attorney At Law 893-5776
A Corporation of Certified Public Accountants
Susan M. Broussard
898-1237
In Memory of
Debbie Kite
Andy Veazey
Attorney at Law
2 Flagg Place, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 234-5350 Fax: (337) 234-5310
www.hvfa-law.com
Sales & Service
1915 S. State
893-0642
Arabie Construction
Excellent References
Home & Commercial Improvements
893-3753
MINVIELLE
Lumber Co.
1412 South State Street
Lumber & Building
Material
893-3881
Abbeville Meridional
Voice of Vermilion Parish since 1856.
318 N. MAIN ST. 893 -4223
TWO SOUTH MAGDALEN SQUARE • 893-6161
RONALD W.
MELEBECK
203 S. Jefferson Street
337-893-5470
dsfcpas.com
The
Let us plan your
wedding or special event.
Compliments of
Tiona Broussard
www.mywildtree.com/tiona/
[email protected]
337.898.2067 337.207.2322
MARY KAY
Magdalen Place
Please patronize
our advertisers
This is the best way to
thank them for your bulletin.
To place a business advertisement,
or a memorial to a loved one or friend,
call the parish office at 893-0244.
Lance Legé, D.D.S.
Family Dentistry
904 N. Cushing, Kaplan
643-7766
JAMES A. NOEL, JR.
La. State Certified Residential
Real Estate Appraiser #R0638
898-1166
409 E. Lafayette St.
EdwardJones
ASSISTED LIVING
2309 Richard Street, Abbeville, LA 70510
Edie Casselman, Executive Director
phone 898-1944 • fax 892-1298 • cell 250-1294
[email protected]
EST. 1910
BAbbeville
ANK OF ERATH
Branch
Erath Branch
1309 Charity Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
337 893 3761
Delcambre Branch
102 West Main St.
Delcambre, LA 70528
105 West Edwards St.
Erath, LA 70533
337 937 5816
www.bankoferath.com
Kimble Sagrera
AAMS, ChFC, CLU
Financial Advisor
337-898-2117
In Memory of
Justin and “Jay”
Broussard
Angela Gallet
Director
898-2912
899 West Port St.