THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
November 16, 2008
CATECHISM CORNER
THE FOUR LESSONS TAUGHT BY JESUS
God gives each person different gifts for his or her intended uses. We are only asked to make full use of what we have been uniquely given and to use our talents for the benefit of the community as a whole. The better our work, the greater our responsibility. God gives more responsibilities to those who make the best use of their God-given talents. The lazy and the unproductive will be punished. Even the person with only one talent has something to offer to others. If he fails to do some positive good work, he will lose what he has. If he tries and fails, he will meet compassion and forgiveness. God blesses generous sharers and punishes the selfish hoarders. Those who share generously the gifts they have been given are likely to find themselves constantly and immeasurably enriched, while those who jealously and selfishly preserve, out of fear, what they have been given, will lose it. In short, the parable outlines the result of abundant, grace-filled stewardship of God's resources.
Take the risk for Christ. God, who risked everything in the person of Jesus Christ for the sake of our salvation, expects us to do more than simply cling to safety. Hence, Jesus is encouraging His followers not to be afraid, but trust in His help, to take chances in using their talents for the glory of God and for the salvation of their neighbors. Overwhelmed by the fear of being eternally condemned to hell, many of us identify ourselves with the servant who quickly buried the talent he received from his master. Our concern with our eternal salvation is so intense that we concentrate only on the possibility of loss and become afraid to risk extending love to others in our spiritual life. We presume that forming relationships is always risky, and showing love to another might mean having to change our actions to meet the needs of that other. There's always a danger we might "do the wrong thing" and lose the grace we have. The parable teaches us that a "take-no-chances" policy is not Christian. That is why Jesus reminds us at the end of the parable that to the person who has trusted Him and used his gifts for Him, much more will be given; while from the one who hasn't shared his risk-taking faith, what little he or she does have will be taken away. The risks God would have us take are for the sake of others. Other people should be the focus of our risk-taking. Relationships are the riskiest business around. Risking rejection and ridicule, risking despair for the promise of fulfillment - those are the truly profound risks that God wants us all to take.
By: Fr. Tony & Fr. Richard
WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY 11/17/08
6:30am Adult Prayer Breakfast--------------------------------------Office
9:30am TOPS--------------------------------------------------------Dowling Hall
5:30pm Communion Service-------------------------------------------Daily Chapel
6:30pm H. S. SEC Training------------------------------------------Church
7:00pm RCIA -------------------------------------------------------Meeting Room
TUESDAY 11/18/08---REL. ED. CANCELLED
6:30 Mass----------------------------------------------------------Daily Chapel
9:30am Scripture Study---------------------------------------------Meeting Room
6:00pm 9am Choir --------------------------------------------------Church
7:00pm Scripture Study---------------------------------------------Office
WEDNESDAY 11/19/08
9:00am Altar Society Mtg.------------------------------------------Family Center
1:00pm Prayer Group------------------------------------------------Daily Chapel
5:30pm Mass--------------------------------------------------------Daily Chapel
5:30pm 1st & 3rd Grade SEC Training--------------------------------Gathering Room
6:00pm Youth Choir-------------------------------------------------Church
6:30pm 4th & 6th Grade SEC Training--------------------------------Gathering Room
THURSDAY 11/20/08
6:30am Mass--------------------------------------------------------Daily Chapel
6:00pm K.C.& Ladies Aux. Mtg.--------------------------------------Gathering Room
FRIDAY 11/21/08
8:30am Mass---------------------------------------------------------Daily Chapel
1:30pm Alanon-------------------------------------------------------Dowling Hall
SATURDAY 11/22/08
2:30pm Confession---------------------------------------------------Church
4:00pm Vigil Mass---------------------------------------------------Church
SUNDAY 11/23/08
4:00pm Boy Scouts Mtg.----------------------------------------------Dowling Hall
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE:
7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:00pm
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Lena Broussard, Julie Brown, Katheleen Drott, Scott Broussard, Michael Bergeron, Barbara Mergist, Sue Martin, Karol Menard, Greg Walters, Jessica Meche, Ruth Menard, Adele Meier, McKenzie Meaux, Mary Cain, Sean Brinkman, Leo Duhon, Janet Lavergne, Jeanne Bass, Robert Moore, Leslie Perrodin, Tucker Arceneaux, Ron Landry, Edna Delcambre, Avie Segura, Marlene Segura Fournier, Liz Vincent, Raylynn Chauvin, Cliff Hebert, Alaina Coleman, Lillian Perot, Shellie Petry, Rachel Hebert, Carl Miller, Jack Ellis Fontenot, Richard Doolin, Martha Bertrand, April Guidry, Bryce Borel, Hattie Landry, Patrick Romero, Curtis Soileau, Pat Guidry, Ray Blanchard, Lawrence LeGros, Barbara Mouton, Pat Olivier, Charlene Barrilleaux, Lelia Doucet, Brenda Winders, Edith Blackstone, Michael Delaune, Mary Alphonse, Ruth Maher, Nora Wilcox and Ruth Marceaux.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, November 17-Jacques Tien, For All Those Who Have Died, Maria Xu Oi
Tuesday, November 18-For All Those Who Have Died, Maria Xu Oi, Jacques Tien
Wednesday, November 19-For Our Troops, For All Those Who Have Died, Maria Xu Oi
Thursday, November 20-For All Those Who Have Died, Maria Xu Oi, Jeanette Habetz
Friday, November 21-For All Those Who Have Died, Maria Xu Oi
Saturday, November 22-Addie Leger, Onezime & Lelia Lavergne, Maria Xu Oi, For All Those Who Have Died, Ken Kincel, Carrol J. Sonnier, L. E. Dupleix, Jr., James "Bubba" Frederick
Sunday, November 23-David Rosbury, Paul Emmer, Michelle Emmer, Peanut & Kenny Comeaux, Jeanette Habetz, Dorothy Fanning, Floyd Savoie, Philip Feucht, Eston Hebert, For Those Who Have Died, Maria Xu Oi, Joseph E. Lantier, Agnes Lantier, Linda Trahan, Johnny Lee Trahan, Issac Trahan, Willie Trahan
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR
November 23 & 30----------------No Sunday School
November 24, 25 & 26------------No Religious Education
November 27 (Thanksgiving)------Mass at 8:00am
November 27 & 28----------------Office Closed
MESSAGE FROM YOUR PASTOR
Each week I will present a question for everyone to answer and reflect on which is based on the weekend scripture. Fr. Richard
Can you answer this question?
"In what ways do you use the talents given to you by God to build the kingdom of heaven?"
CHOIR DIRECTOR NEEDED
We need a Choir Director at the 11am Mass on Sunday, plus someone to play piano or guitar. If interested call,
Fr. Richard @ 981-0874.
INTERESTING WEBSITES FOR MARRIED COUPLES
Those who are in the Sacrament of Marriage are encouraged to visit the following websites www.foryourmarriage.org and
www.wmd.wwme.org, www.usccb.org . February 8, 2009 is World Wide Marriage Day.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN (SEC)
Our next "Safe Environment" training - Initial & Continuing - will be held on Saturday, December 13th beginning @ 10am sharp in the Office. If you plan to help with Religious Education or the Youth Group, if you will be working in the Library, if you are a Sacristan, if your Choir has members under 18, if you volunteer in the Office; in other words, if you might be working with or around the youth of our parish, you need to complete the training for the 2008-2009 school year. There is no limit on the number of registrants, but pre-registration IS needed in order to prepare for the training session. Please call the office @ 981-0874 to pre-register as soon as possible. If you need more information, ask for Fran.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFESSION
Several priests will be present to hear Confessions here at St. Edmond Church on December 11th. Confessions will begin at 7:00pm until 8:30pm. Please make every effort to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for the Birth of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, on Christmas Day.
Please check our Church Bulletin Board for four other churches having Confession.
YOUTH IN THE SPOTLIGHT
LAURA RICHARD is a junior at St. Thomas More High School where she has earned the Academic Excellence Award and is an Academic Letterman. She is also a Peer Helper, and has received the Top Cat and the Gold and Silver Awards, as well as the Award for Perfect Attendance. At St. Edmond, Laura is a very active Youth Group Team Leader, has attended Summer Retreat, is in the present Confirmation Class, and will serve on the 2009 High School Retreat Team in February. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, playing basketball and volleyball, and reading. After graduation, she plans to attend ULL to become a Registered Nurse and she aims to always follow the St. Thomas More motto, "Seekers of Truth, Individuals of Character and God's Servants First." Laura's proud parents are Jonas & Loretta Richard.
ST. EDMOND LIBRARY
Fun Time For the Family:
"Summer of the Monkeys"
"Impossible Elephant"
"Where Angels Go Trouble Follows"
"Brainiacs"
Put Christ in Christmas by purchasing Bibles, Rosaries, Crucifixes, Jewelry, Visor Clips, Children's Books, Prayer Cards, and much more during our Religious Article Sale in the Atrium on December 6 & 7 before and after all the Masses. All proceeds are used to purchase material for the library.
BABYSITTERS NEEDED
We are in need of babysitters for the 9 and 11am Masses on Sundays. Age level for this should be 13 through 18. Please contact Mrs. Becky Cormier, Babysitting Coordinator, @ 344-9784.
WOMEN'S RETREAT
Rev. Jude Halphen, Director of the Office of Family Life, is offering a retreat for women on January 23rd-25, 2009 @ St. Charles Center in Moss Bluff. All women of the Diocese of Lafayette are invited to attend. To register, please call 337-369-3816. The cost is $160 and $80 deposit is required. Space is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come first served basis.
BAPTISMAL CLASS
Our next Baptismal Class will be on Thursday, December 4 @ 6:30 pm in the Gathering Room. Please call the office to register - 981-0874.
A SPECIAL MASS FOR SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE
This Mass will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7 @ 2pm at Immaculata Chapel. Bishop Michael Jarrell will be the celebrant. All are invited.
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