Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
9323 Highway 165 South, Woodworth, Louisiana
Rev. John Pardue, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing, Woodworth, LA 71485
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 408
Telephone: (318) 445-7554
frjohnpardue@gmail.com
First Sunday in Lent, March 13, 2011
CALENDAR
Saturday, March 12
4:00 pm Mass - Anita Guillot +
Sunday, March 13
8:00 am Mass - Janice Lohman +
Breakfast after 8:00 Mass - Hall
2:00-4:00 pm - Boy Scout Meeting - Hall
5:30 pm Mass - For the People
Monday, March 14
No Mass
Noon - St. Joseph Guild lunch - Hall
Tuesday, March 15
7:00 am Mass - Marcelle P. Busch +
Wednesday, March 16
7:00 am Mass - Valorie Clayton +
6:00 pm - CCD classes - Hall
Thursday, March 17
7:00 am Mass - Anita Guillot +
5:30 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
7:00 pm - Book Discussion Club
Friday, March 18
7:00 am Mass - Special Intention
6:00 pm - Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 19
4:00 pm Mass - Danny Eason +
Sunday, March 20
8:00 am Mass - Carl Bess, Jr. +
5:30 pm Mass - For the People
Sanctuary Candle
burns in memory of
Marilyn Elizabeth Smith
LENTEN SERIES BEGINS MARCH 15
St. Joseph Catholic Center
Tuesdays March 15, 22, 29, April 5
5:30 pm
Father Luke Melcher will present
Philosophy and Theology of
St. Thomas Aquinas
Church Mailing Address: P. O. Box 408
Church Office Hours: TWTh 8:00-noon (318) 487-9894 or 767-6508
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Laura Callico, mmjwoodworth@att.net
Cantor/Music Director: Priscilla Gadel, priscilla.s@prodigy.net
OPERATION RICE BOWL REFLECTION
Pray
Remember that you are dust and to dust
you shall return.
As the cross of ashes was traced on our
foreheads on Ash Wednesday, we were
told to think of dust and to remember
who we are. Matthew insisted that our
almsgiving and prayer should be done
quietly and with humility, which literally means “near the
ground,” where dust most often gathers.
Dust reminds us that our relationship with God and with each
other should also be normal, habitual, ordinary and second na-
ture. God wants a relationship with us, one that is woven into
the very fabric of our lives. On Ash Wednesday, we remember
that God’s extraordinary love is an ordinary part of the life of a
disciple. And we return to the Lenten practices that strengthen
that habit of love: prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Fast
Have you ever stopped to think about how much snack food we
consume in a day? “Snack” is the currency of the classroom, the
office and the commercial break. It’s what we do between ac-
tivities. Snacking has indeed become a cultural habit.
Lent asks us to break old habits and form new ones. This Lent,
consider giving up eating between meals. Replace it with a fast
that physically calls to mind the deep desire of the poor to find
solutions to the root causes of hunger and economic insecurity.
And turn that restless energy, which often drives us to the
snack cupboard, into action. Learn about people in need
throughout the world and advocate for meaningful change.
Learn
Good firm habits require daily attention. So spend some time
with the Rice Bowl Lenten Calendar* to learn about the needs
of others and how we can work together to reduce poverty and
address its root causes. (*Available in Rice Bowl or online.)
Give
What’s the price of a candy bar, a bag of chips, an apple or even
a second helping of dinner? As you skip the extras, put your
savings into your Rice Bowl. Keep the bowl in the kitchen near
the snack cupboard or refrigerator to remind you of your fast
and the value of your new loving habits.
Source: http://orb.crs.org/
 REGULAR COLLECTION 03/06/2011
Average Weekly Expenses Last Qtr $2,846.00
Last Weekend’s Collection $3,973.00
Building Fund (gifts since 7/1/10) $21,913.20
Thank you for your generosity!
JOB OPENING AT DIOCESE
The Development Office at the Diocese of Alexandria is
currently accepting applications for a newly created
position as Assistant Development Director to work
with church parishes and schools. Applicants must
have a BS or BA in communications, marketing or pub-
lic relations and experience in development/fundraising
with two years of nonprofit development experience,
preferably in church or social service environment.
Must be proficient in technology, have the ability to
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
To apply or for more information, contact Ann Masden,
Diocesan Development Director, at 445-2401.
RED CROSS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The American Cancer Society is seek-
ing volunteers to staff its Cancer Re-
source Centers located in St. Frances
Cabrini Hospital and Rapides Re-
gional Medical Center. Training will be provided.
Call Amanda Cross at 448-6494.
WE PRAY FOR THOSE AMONG US ...
ACUTELY ILL: Beverly Aleshire, Lovie Bennett,
Marie Busch, Frances deLaunay, Walter
Deptula, Judy John, Donald Parker, Sean
Redmond, Caroline Roy, Chuck Saucier,
Annette Scarbrock, Coralie Tano, Connie Ray
Teutsch, Gary Treme.
SICK OR RECOVERING: Patricia Arnold, Pat
Boudreaux, Andre Busch, Anna M. Busch, Barbara
Busch, Joseph T. A. Busch, Juanita Busch, Kevin
Busch, Thomas Busch, Linda Butler, Ed Carroll,
George Coker, Betty Daigle, Kenneth Desoto, Butch
Doiron, Andre Dupre, Patsy Fremin, Robert Hall,
Linder Holland, Brenda Holloway, Richard Kelly, Sean
Lemoine, Audrey Lowe, Boo Maddox, Merlyn
Maillian, Sr. Regis Maillian, Clementine Matherne,
Michael McGuire, Michelle McGuire, Yessica McGuire,
LaVern Moser, Gayle Odum, James Odum, Dana
Parker, Mary Reed, Karen Rambo Roberts, Francis
Snoddy, Timmy Wise.
HOMEBOUND: Jane and Michael Juneau.
(Use a pew envelope to add or remove names or call
Laura at 487-9894 or 767-6508.)
RADIO MARIA MARIATHON
Radio Maria will host its semi-annual
Spring Mariathon Tuesday, March
15 through Thursday, March 17.
Tune in to Radio Maria at 580 AM in
Alexandria between 6:00 am and
6:00 pm on those days and make a
pledge to keep Radio Maria on the air.
Radio Maria offers Catholic programming 24 hours a
day, independent of any corporate sponsorship. The
success of Radio Maria depends exclusively upon the
donations of its listeners and the hard work of its volun-
teers. If you can volunteer to work the phones during
the Mariathon, call Shellie at 561-6145.
CARLOW CHOIR CONCERT
The Carlow Choir, under the direction of
John DeChiaro, will perform in concert
on Sunday, April 3 at 2:30 pm at St.
Joseph Church in Marksville. The
concert is free and open to the public.
ACUTELY ILL AND SICK LISTS
If you know of someone on either prayer list who is no
longer in need of our special prayers, please let me
know. I always err on the side of leaving names on the
lists until notified to remove them. - Laura
In this world we are in a valley of
tears. Our consolation is not here;
we have it eternally in Paradise, if
we suffer tribulations on earth.
St. Benedict Joseph Labre
CHURCH INFORMATION
WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 4:00 pm. Sunday 8:00 am & 5:30 pm
WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:00 am Tuesday thru Friday.
HOLY DAY MASSES: as announced.
FIRST SATURDAY MASS: 9 am in Honor of the Blessed Mother.
BAPTISM PREPARATION: e-mail or call pastor to schedule.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION: e-mail or call pastor to schedule first
appointment at least six (6) months in advance.
FUNERAL SERVICES: only the funeral home may schedule. When
making arrangements, have director call pastor personally.
CONFESSION: 30 mins before weekend Masses; any time on request
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Upon request.
HOSPITALIZATION: e-mail or call pastor at any time, give pa-
tient’s name, hospital and room number.
SERIOUS ILLNESS, DEATH, DYING: call pastor at any time.
OF COUNSEL TO OUR PASTOR
PASTORAL COUNCIL: Butch Doiron,
Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Rodney Lamkin,
Bobbie Long, Grant Ogaard
FINANCE COUNCIL: Ed Carroll; Chuck Reich, Trustee;
Pat Brister; Gary Delaney, Trustee