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My heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. Romans 10:1
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St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

OFFICE - P.O. Box 28 (603 Main St.) Gueydan, LA 70542 PHONE 337.536.9258 www.saintpeterchurch.org

The Precepts of the Catholic Church are a description of the absolute minimum actions required of Catholics regarding the Church. Yet, it seems so many people have forgotten them. The Church uses these precepts to remind us that the Christian life requires a commitment to prayer and active participation in the liturgy and the sacraments. If we fall below this bare-minimum level, we cant rightly consider ourselves to be in full communion with the Lord or His Church. This examination of Conscience should help you reflect on how you are responding to the demands made by the love of God. First Precept of the Church YOU SHALL ATTEND HOLY MASS ON SUNDAYS AND HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION. Second Precept of the Church YOU SHALL CONFESS YOUR SINS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. Have I - made a good confession of my mortal sins at least once a year? - Purposely omitted telling my mortal sins in my last confession? - performed the penance I was given? - made reparation for any harm I have done to others? Third Precept of the Church YOU SHALL HUMBLY RECEIVE YOUR CREATOR IN HOLY COMMUNION AT LEAST DURING THE EASTER SEASON Have I - fulfilled my Easter duty to receive Holy Communion at least once during the Lenten and Easter Seasons? - received Holy Communion while in the state of mortal sin? - fasted an hour before receiving Holy Communion? - received Holy Communion more than twice in one day? Fourth Precept of the Church YOU SHALL KEEP HOLY THE HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Fifth Precept of the Church YOU SHALL OBSERVE THE PRESCRIBED DAYS OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE. Have I - done penance every Friday, if not abstaining from meat, then some other form of penance? - fasted on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday? - spent time in prayer, doing spiritual and corporal works of mercy, and practicing self-denial? Sixth Precept of the Church YOU SHALL CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH Have I - contributed a just amount of my time/talents/money to support my parish and work of the Church? Seventh Precept of the Church YOU SHALL OBSERVE THE LAWS OF THE CHURCH CONCERNING MARRIAGE. Have I - been living in a valid and licit marriage according to the laws of the Catholic Church? - abandoned my spouse and family by separation or divorce? - kept company with someone whom I cannot marry in the Catholic Church? - given scandal by living with a member of the opposite sex without the benefit of a marriage blessed by the Catholic Church? - entered into marriage with more than one person at a time? In Him, Fr. Vidrine

And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church. (Mt. 16:18)
Staff Rev. Fr. Jason Vidrine, Pastor/Principal Leon Lejeune, Deacon Effie Broussard, Secretary Anna Mae Plaisance, Bookkeeper Joan Lee, DRE Sheldon Pic Broussard, Custodian Confessions Saturdays 3.00 - 3.45 pm & 30 min before all other Masses or by appointment. Baptism Arrangements made by the parents with Pastor. Godparents must be Confirmed and practicing Catholics. Arrangements made by the couple with Pastor 6 months before desired date. Emergency calls answered immediately; call office for Holy Communion or Anointing of the Sick at home or in hospital.

Office Hours 9am - 4pm Mon - Thurs 9am - 12 noon - Fridays Holy Mass Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday No Mass 5.15pm 8.15am 5.15pm 9.00am (Guest Home) 4.00pm (Anticipated) 7.00am 8.30am (St. David Chapel) 10.30am Marriage

Anointing

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012 Simon, Carl Sonnier, Martin & Bernice Sonnier, M/M Ernest Hebert, Huland Breaux, Harriet & Ronda Lemaire, M/M Jack Lemaire, Fred Cormier, George & Loretta Dowd, Hazel Hungerford, Harry Jr. & Isabelle McDaniel, Sheldon Reese, Holy Souls in Purgatory, Julius, Ruby & Allen Arabie, George Elliott, M/M Emile Guillory, M/M Armand Arabie, M/M Theolus Simon, M/M Charley Elliott, Emery & Velma Lafosse, Marie L Boudreaux, Robert, Bruce Broussard, Joseph & Ezia Sonnier, Fr. Alcide Sonnier, Karen Woods, Clyde Reese Sr., Dec/Henry Reese Sr. fly, M/M Ovie Abshire, M/M Jack Martin, Dec/Winchester fly, Erin Krielow Lahr, Ezell & Michael Thibodeaux, Lloyd Quartemont, Oscar, Eldie, Garland, Sarah, Michael & Ty Theriot, Francis & Sarah Chatagnier, Wilton & Dora Theriot, Mark LeBlanc,Theresa B. Fuqua, Clarence, Marie, Clarence Jr. & John A. Bertrand, Melvin & Hazel Mouton, M/M Exavier Lemaire, Percy & Hazel Lemaire Living: Irby & Betty Dupont (w. annv), Ruston Bourque, Oscar Theriot, Sr. fly, Willie Petry fly, Joseph Zaunbrecher fly, L.C.Melancon fly, Conversion of Sinners, Special Intention, Special Intention (J.F.) Sun. 9/30 - 7:00 a.m (ST. PETER CHURCH) Mickey Plaisance, M/M Wilbur Guidry, Dwayne Zaunbrecher, M/M C.P. Zaunbrecher, Crip & Edith Bertrand, Aldis, Marie & Craig Broussard, Ernest & Dorothy Dyson,Wanda Broussard, Don Linscombe, BeePetry, Eddie & Rena LeJeune, Preston J.Broussard Jr & Preston Broussard III, Laura Broussard, Clyde La Combe, Ronald & Tanya Hornsby, William, Agnes, Frank & Nora Thevis, Rodney Stelly Sr, Neelis & Faye Bertrand, M/M T-Joe Bertrand, Agnes D. Cormier, M/M Joe Stelly, Joseph Simon, Cloma Stelly, M/M Freddy C. Broussard, Obrey & Alde Bourque, M/M Luke Dugas, M/M Cleophas Bertrand, M/M Fernand Vidalier fly, M&M Laurence Rung, M/M Clomere Vidalier, Dec/M/M Raoul Broussard fly, Edgar & Fidelis Vincent, Alton Sr, Palmea & Mervin Breaux, Crystal Kibodeaux, Rowan & Bubba Laseter, Shirley & Larry Thompson, Frank & Ida Thompson, M/M Joe, Wilfred, Julian, Fred, Philip & Billy Zaunbrecher, Dec/A.J. Toups Sr. fly, M/M Nolan & Paul LeBlanc, Dave & R.J. Kibodeaux, Anese LeJeune, Dec/Aclan Guidry Sr. fly, M/M Diacles Weekly, Terry Weekly, Mary Jean Hebert, M/M Nolan & Curtis Abshire, J.C. Hebert, Allen Pego, Cynthia Alford, Rodney & Jimmy Simon, M/M Oscar Hungerford, Sidney, Eva, Gurthia, Joan & Emery Quebodeaux Sun 9/30 - 8:30 a.m. (ST. DAVID CHAPEL) Ulysse E. Guidry (annv 10/1), Liz Levy (annv), Bill Greene Jr (annv 9/23), Claudia Lezak (Bday 10/4), Jerry & Jerry Anton Lezak, Dana Trahan, Dec/Leodais Bonin fly, Dec/Robert Trahan fly, Whitney & Marie Trahan, Geraldine & Michael Vincent, D.E. & Annie Mae Freeland, Louise Khoury, Dec/Charles Trahan fly, Dec/Victor Trahan fly, Dec/Alcee Savoie fly, Dec/Dave Freeland fly, Gilmar Sr, Anna, Gilmar Jr, Curtis, Allen & Daniel Keith Landry, Nicole Campbell, Guy Ledoux & Dec fly, Lawrence & Carol Spaetgens, Dec/Emick Melancon fly, Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Karl Petry, Bert, Anna Mae & Johnny Darbonne, Gavin Overley, Carleen Overley, Charles Hensgens Jr. Sun 9/23 -10:30 a.m. (ST. PETER CHURCH) Uric Hargrave, Manson Saltzman, Jason Woods, Neelis & Elia Woods, Guilliam & Laura Pousson, Leroy Petry Sr, Loretta Monceaux, Drozan, Bertha & W.J. Benoit, Curtis & Salina Venable, George Beller, Jackie Beller Huval, Frank, Adaline & Bessie dePerrodil, Jimmy Lemaire, Allanna Mayer, Eldie Broussard, Raymond & Shelton Benoit, Patti Gayle, Duci, Steve Jr. Arnold & Theresa Meaux, Minice & Hilda Foreman, M/M Placide Weekly,Warren, Lunia & Darryl LeJeune, Troy Richard, L.J. & Nolia Theriot, Phoebe Thibodeaux, Hilda R. Duhon, Telismar & Vergie Richard, Elbe Richard, Bozo & Myrna R. Kibodeaux, Paul S.& Betty M. Hebert, M/M Leo & Eugene Meaux, M/M Whitney & Andrus Hebert, Edward & Ina Istre, M/M Teonis, L.J., Marilyn, & Bobby Simon, Sean Simon, Brenda S. Bourque, Michael Sensat,Vernes, Thomas & Cason Trahan, Audley & Tim Badon, Eugene, Madeline, Ronald & Dana Broussard, Gavin Overley

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK Mon Tues 9/24 9/25- 5:15 p.m. (NO MASS) (ST. PETER CHURCH)

*Preceded by Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help*

Faye Klein (annv), J.C. Broussard, Hattie H. Matthews, Nelis Matthews, Ezell & Michael Thibodeaux, Erin Krielow Lahr, Floyd, Eza & Anthony Touchet, Stanley Broussard, Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Whitney & Helen Thibodeaux Living: Ruston Bourque Wed 9/26- 8:15 a.m. (SPS MASS - ST. PETER CHURCH)
(St. Cosmas, St. Damian )

Karl Petry, Floyd, Eza & Anthony Touchet, Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Stanley Broussard, Whitney & Helen Thibodeaux, Thurs. 9/27- 5:15 p.m. (ST. PETER CHURCH)
(St. Vincent de Paul)

Edlie Broussard (Bday), Billy Zaunbrecher, Proford Petry, Dec/Willie Petry fly, Dec/Joseph Zaunbrecher fly, Dec/L.C. Melancon fly, The Holy Souls, Floyd, Eza & Anthony Touchet, Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Stanley Broussard, Whitney & Helen Thibodeaux Fri. 9/28 - 9:00 a.m. (GUEYDAN GUEST HOME)
(St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz)

Carl Sonnier (Bday), J.D. Simon (Bday), Rosa Belle Lemaire, Norman & Nora Olson, Eddie Premeaux, Nelton Smith, Guy Ledoux & Dec fly, Dwayne Zaunbrecher, M/M Wilbur Guidry, M/M C.P. Zaunbrecher, Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Floyd, Eza & Anthony Touchet, Stanley Broussard,Whitney & Helen Thibodeaux Living: Ruston Bourque Sat. 9/29- 4:00 p.m. (ST. PETER CHURCH
(Anticipated Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Clifton Simon (annv 4), Hattie H. Matthews (annv), Delta Jannise, Earline Lege, Amy Breaux, Eddie, Eda & E.J. Istre, Ella Vallo, Marie I. Lormand, Bob & Theresa Saal Azbell, Dolza & Nita Bertrand, Shirley Bertrand Roberts, Wanda Landreneau, Louise T. Bertrand, Melissa LeJeune, Wilson & Oneita Marceaux, Dec/Alexon Cormier fly, Dec/Dupree Marceaux fly, Dec/M&M Leon Schexnider fly, Wilson & Elma Rose Smith, Freddie & Helen LeBeouf, Jerry Cormier, Joseph Bourque, Marlene LeBoeuf, Jonathan Louis Bourque, Michael Ardoin, Alicia & Brant Istre, Kurt Istre, Charlie J, Lillian & Virgil Benoit, J.D. Simon, Joseph Simon, Neelis & Faye Bertrand, M/M T-Joe Bertrand, Rodney Stelly Sr, Lela Suggs, Obrey & Alde Bourque, Dollie Brotherton, Mark Smith, George, Lenia, Barbara, Faye, Mildred, Pat & Henrietta Klein, M/M Wilfred Broussard Sr, Robert Paul Francez, Percy LaPoint, M/M Sidney Lounsberry, Susan Earls, Carie Walpole, J.C. Broussard, M/M Ozone, Murphy & Jim Guidry, M/M Guy Broussard, Michael Sztroin, M/M Neelis Adams, M/M Enis Touchet, Dec/Ernest Saltzman fly, Floyd, Eza & Anthony Touchet, Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Stanley Broussard, Whitney & Helen Thibodeuax, Billy Zaunbrecher, Proford Petry, Dec/M&M Willie Petry fly, Dec/Joseph Zaunbrecher fly, Dec/L.C. Melancon fly, The Holy Souls, Manson Abshire, Marcel, Rene& Marguerite Julien, Larry & Darlene Snell, Dec/Anthony Rizzuto fly, Carley Marceaux, Doris Lougon, M/M Oran, Earl, Delores, Donald, Diane & Glenn Lougon, Walter Crochet, M/M Sosthene Vincent, Nelis Matthews, Stacy Broussard Jr, Wilbert & Rena LeGros, Leroy Henry, Kathy H. Mouton, M/M Owen & Robert Lounsberry, M/M Jimmy LeJeune, Rachel Abshire, Dec/M&M Dominic Abshire fly, Dec/M&M H.P.Guzardo fly, Dec/I.P. Saal Sr fly, Edward Saal Sr, Ruby Hanley, Joseph & Sloyd Touchet, James & Jimmie Monvoisin, M/M Duffy David, Dwight Vincent, Donald Greene, Shaun & Jasper Fontenot, Edward Hebert, Harry Junior Lafleur, B.D. Simon, Joseph & Elrena Courville, Israel Toot, Sr. & Edith

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

St. Peter Parish Life Knights of Columbus Ladies Altar Society Catholic Daughters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Austin Sonny Abshire, Ayden Benoit, Hewetta Benoit, Jerri Benoit, Margie Benoit, Tony Benoit, Walter Bertrand, Darrel Bourque, Ruston Bourque, Joe Factory Breaux, Anita Broussard, Brenda Broussard, Emery Broussard, Ethel Broussard, Jimmy Broussard, Margaret Broussard, Robert Broussard, Brianna Campbell, Christine Campbell, Mercedes Chatagnier, Charles Deshotels, Warren Faulk, Eula Gary, Peggy Babin Gillespie, Barbara Greene, Marie-Reine, Oneil, & Ulysse Grondin, Ed Guidry, Sandra Guidry, Emily Hargrave, Mary Ann Hargrave, Blaise Hebert, Bobby Hebert, Diana Hebert, Martha Hebert, Steve Hortshorn, Birdie Istre, Betty Jefferes, Bernadette Jolivette, Hayward Jolivette, Lance Jolivette, Lorraine Jolivette, Landon Jolivette, Marcella Jolivette,Tanner LaBauve, Pam Lafosse, Clarence Lege Sr, Wesley Lemaire Sr, Ledia Leonard, Edward Lezak, Tegan Love, Lee Shorty Louvier, Roland Marceaux, Darryl Marceaux, Blaine Martin, Eva Mayer, Blake McDaniel, Theresa McDaniel, Carrie Belaire Parsley, Brynn Perrin, Caitlin Perrin, Wayne Perrin, Skylar Pharris, Hillman & Sedonia, Primeaux, Russell J. Primeaux, Wanda H. Primeaux, Santo Rizzuto, Peggy Romero, Deanna Rung, Ellis Rung, Kendall Saltzman, Toby Simon, Hubert Suire, Shanna Theriot, Alberta Touchet, Theresa Touchet, Angelina Trahan, June S. Trahan, Mrs. Kirby Conner Trahan, Murriel Trahan, Jasmine Viator, Special Intention (D.S.), Special Intention (P.D), Special Intention (T.M.), Special Intention (J.A.M.), Special Intention (B.S) ATTENTION ALL! NOVENA TO THE MOTHER OF GOD FOR THE NATION: SEPT 29 OCT 7 Catholics have always turned instinctively for help to the Mother of God in times of need, and so we do the same in 2012. Many of the values that shaped our Country from the beginning seem to be at risk. Pope Benedict XVI and the American Bishops have noted the erosion of religious freedom in the United States, the first value guaranteed by the Constitution. The proximity of the Novena to the 2012 Presidential Election will also offer an opportunity to pray for all of our government officials and seek Divine Assistance in the elections. Join EWTN in prayer for the Mass and Novena every morning at 7 am starting September 29 and continuing through October 7 led by Bishops from across the country. You can also join us here at St. Peter Church to pray it after Mass each day of this novena. Or, pick up a copy at the entrance of the church and pray it personally at home. For info, go to: http://www.religiousliberties.org/novena/ ATTENTION PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS: SPS WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE ITS OLD, HEAVY TABLES WITH PLASTIC FOLDING TABLES. THE COST OF 6FT LIFETIME PLASTIC FOLDING TABLES IS $80.00 EACH. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE A TABLE OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE COST OF ONE, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE, 337-536-7930. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE MAY 13-24, 2013 Join Fr. Neil McNeill as he travels with Acadiana area pilgrims to the Holy Sites of France on a PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH. This journey will take you to Lourdes, Ars, Nevers, Lisieux, American Cemetery in Normandy, Mont St. Michel, Miraculous Medal Chapel, SacreCouer, Notre Dame Cathedral, St Chapel and others. Please join Fr. McNeill on October 1, 2012, the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieuz, for an informational meeting at Knight Auditorium at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2319 Johnston St. Lafayette. Come and discover our Catholic Heritage in the Holy Places of France in the Year of Faith. For more information call (337)291-1933. Dont miss out, space is limited. PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS THIS WEEK - Sept. 24-30 (Listed below are the Priests to pray for daily) September 24 - Rev. Fr. Wilson Matt 28 - Rev. Fr. Neil McNeill 25 - Rev. Fr. Dismas Mauk, SVD 29 - Rev. Fr. Glenn Meaux 26 - Rev. Fr. Kenneth Mayne 30 - Rev. Fr. Aaron Melancon 27 - Rev. Fr. Garrett McIntyre Daily prayer for Priests: Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You in Jesus name we pray. Amen

To Participate Please Contact Randy Primeaux 523-2406 Jeannie Potier 536-6683 Phyllis Broussard 536-6263 Cell 658-6263 Bereavement (Chairman) Donna Lemaire 536-9534 Altar Servers (Boys) Charlotte Mayer 536-9965 Sacristans (Girls) Charlotte Mayer 536-9965 Adoration Chapel Patsy Woods 536-6296 Right to Life Stephanie Breaux 536-6967 Cursillo (Men & Women) Fr. Vidrine 536-9259 DRE Joan Lee 536-9258 Al-A-Non 536-9801 ****************************************************************************************** INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER SEPTEMBER 2012 General Intention: That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth. Missionary Intention: That Christian communities may have a growing willingness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concrete resources, to the poorest Churches. OFFERINGS OF THE PAST WEEK Offertory ST. PETER $ 2,896.75 ST. DAVID $ 511.00

THANK YOU!!! PLEASE DON'T SKIP A SUNDAY OFFERING; IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE!! SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND (SEPT. 22-23) IS FOR ST. PETER SCHOOL. CONGRATULATIONS TO WESTON JOSEPH TRAHAN, JR AND SUE ELLEN HUNGERFORD WHO WERE MARRIED IN CHRIST. MAY THE LORD BLESS THEIR UNION AND MAKE IT FRUITFUL. DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL: Adorers needed for Mondays 9:0010:00 a.m.; Tuesdays; 9:00-10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, 3:00-4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 3:00 4:00 p.m, Thursdays 10:00 -11:00 a.m., Fridays 8:00-9:00 a.m.; 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m.; Consider spending one hour with Jesus. Call Patsy Woods at 536-6296. PLEASE SIGN UP WITH A PRAYER PARTNER TO GO WITH YOU. NEXT CCD CLASSES this Sunday, September 23rd at 9:00 a.m.- 10:20 a.m. followed by Mass which ends at approximately 11:30 a.m. Mass is a mandatory and necessary part to fulfill the religious requirements. NEXT CONFIRMATION CLASSES - (10TH GRADE) this Wednesday, September 26th at 6:30 p.m. RCIA CLASSES- will begin soon. Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic Church? Are you a Baptized Catholic who has never received the Sacrament of First Communion or Confirmation? If you answered yes to either of those two questions, contact Joan Lee at 536-9258. Adults need to bring Baptism/First Communion records. GUN RAFFLE FUNDRAISER through G&H Seedtickets are now on sale for $20 each. Drawings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month for 12 months, beginning September 7, 2012. Tickets may be purchased from SPS parents or at the school office. Thank you for your support of SPS! VOCATION SUPPER FOR YOUNG WOMEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 6:30 p.m. at Bishop Michael Jarrells Residence. Please contact Fr. Kevin Bordelon, Director of Vocations (337) 261-5690. Deadline to Register is Wednesday, October 17, 2012.