Anyone interested in learning more about the Legion of Mary, which Fr. Vidrine preached about this past weekend, is invited to an informational meeting Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30pm in the SPS Library. Come to discern if Our Lady is calling you to undertake this important work for the new evangelization!

St. Peter’s is blessed once again to receive a seminarian for the summer…and this summer, we’ll be privileged to have a seminarian who’ll be a newly ordained transitional Deacon! Deacon Brian is sponsored by the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette. He’s a 2004 graduate of St. Thomas More High School. He entered St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, LA and completed the prestigious Basilian Program at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, earning a Ph.L. in Philosophy. He was then sent to study theology at Mt. St. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where he hopes to complete an MA in Theology in May of 2013. God willing, he will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood next summer- in June of 2013. We welcome Deacon Brian to Gueydan!

 Join our 9-Week Study!  Starts 2^nd Thursday of Lent!

March 8, 2012    6:00pm Episode I: Amazed & Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man

March 15, 2012  6:00pm  Episode II: Happy Are We: The Teachings of Jesus

March 22, 2012  6:00pm  Episode IV: Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God

March 29, 2012  6:00pm   Episode V: The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul & the Missionary Adventure

*April 4, 2012     6:00pm    Episode VI: A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ & The Church

April 19, 2012    6:00pm     Episode VII: Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery of the Eucharist

April 26, 2012    6:00pm     Episode VIII: A Vast Company of Witnesses: The Communion of Saints

May 3, 2012        6:00pm     Episode IX: The Fire of His Love: Prayer & the Life of the Spirit

May 10, 2012     6:00pm      Episode X: World Without End: The Last Things

The Holy Season of Lent begins this week as ashes are placed on our foreheads, reminding us again of our weakness and mortality. It is time to do battle against satan and sin, clinging to the Lord’s mercy and grace. I invite you to participate in these events and activities in our Parish during this holy season of conversion:

SCHEDULE OF HOLY MASS AND DEVOTIONS:

Tuesday                12.05pm               Holy Mass

Wednesday            8.15am                Holy Mass

Thursday              12.05pm                Holy Mass

Friday                      8.15am                Way of the Cross for school

9.00am                Holy Mass (Gueydan Guest Home)

12.05pm                Way of the Cross at St. Peter Church

5.30pm                 Holy Mass & Way of the Cross at St. David Chapel

**Note: Holy Mass on Tuesday and Thursday will be celebrated at 12.05pm (not 5.15pm).

LENTEN MISSION:     LENT: THE TIME FOR COMPASSION

PRESENTED BY: REV FR GONZAGUE LEROUX

February 27-29, 2012       6:30-8:00pm Each Night

Fr. Gonzague Leroux, a priest of the Sacerdotal “Molokai” Fraternity, will help us to deepen our understanding of compassion during this holy Season of Lent- a time for compassion. Please join us each evening for Fr. Gonzague’s mission talk, Eucharistic exposition and benediction, and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance. Everyone is invited – and please bring a friend!

CATHOLICISM Series by Fr. Barron:

Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith For the first time, in breathtaking, high-definition cinematography, the beauty, goodness and truth of the Catholic Faith are illustrated in a rich, multimedia experience. Journey with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth’s people. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda…from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the fullness of CATHOLICISM is revealed.

March 8, 2012    6:00pm  Episode I: Amazed & Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man

March 15, 2012  6:00pm Episode II: Happy Are We: The Teachings of Jesus

March 22, 2012  6:00pm  Episode IV: Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God

March 29, 2012  6:00pm Episode V: The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul & the Missionary Adventure

*April 4, 2012    6:00pm  Episode VI: A Body Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ/Church

April 19, 2012    6:00pm   Episode VII: Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery the Eucharist

April 26, 2012    6:00pm  Episode VIII: A Vast Company of Witnesses: The Communion of Saints

May 3, 2012       6:00pm Episode IX: The Fire of His Love: Prayer & the Life of the Spirit

May 10, 2012     6:00pm  Episode X: World Without End: The Last Things

PENANCE SERVICE – TBA

OPERATION RICE BOWL the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, has for 35 years, called participants to pray with their families and faith communities; fast in solidarity with those who hunger; learn about our global community and the challenges of poverty around the world, and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. Operation Rice Bowl offers Catholics in the United States a way to connect with our brothers and sisters around the world. Let’s fast with Operation Rice Bowl this Lent.

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On Sunday, February 12, 2012, Sr. Marie Isabelle Marxuach, OP, a Dominican Sister from Toulouse, France, joined the community for Holy Mass while visiting Gueydan. She is a descendant of François Gueydan (brother of Jean-Pierre) and came to our town to see their family’s posterity. Pictured above on the right of Fr. Vidrine is Sr. Marie Isabelle and on the left is Sr Mary Andrew from the Congregation of St. Cecilia in Nashville- a native of Sunset, LA.

Most of you are hopefully aware of the US Government’s recent decision to mandate employers and insurance companies to provide birth control and sterilization (including abortifacients) free of charge. This is an unprecedented violation of the freedom of conscience and religious liberty, particularly for Catholic institutions.

Fortunately, our bishops are speaking up, in particular Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan. Below are resources to help you educate yourself on this important issue so that you can take appropriate action.

Don’t forget – prayer and sacrifice is the most important!

Summary of the Issue

US Bishops’ Page on Conscience Protection

US Bishops’ Page of Religious Liberty Resources

Cardinal-Elect Dolan’s Video Message

Cardinal-Elect Dolan’s WSJ Column: ObamaCare and Religious Freedom

Bishop Jarrell’s Letter 

Archbishop Aymond’s Letter

Bishop Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburg’s letter entitled “To Hell with You”

Pope Benedict’s Recent Message to US Bishops on Religious Freedom

There will be an Advent Penance Service offered here at St. Peter Church on Monday, December 19, at 6:30pm in the church. Other Priests from the area will be here to assist in hearing confessions. “So we are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)

With the new English translation of Holy Mass merely two weeks away, some people have asked for resources to help them and their families with the implementation of the new translation of the Roman Missal. There are many resources available, but here are a few that could be helpful:

USCCB Website (this is the definitive resource)

Praying the Mass Anew by Fr. Joel Hastings

From Words to Prayers by Jeffrey Pinyan

New Translation of the Roman Missal by Roma locuta est

Magnificat’s Roman Missal Companion

Mystical Body, Mystical Voice by Christopher Carstens and Douglas Martis

Resources from the Bishops of England and Wales

Videos of talks by Msgr. Mark Knestout of the Archdiocese of Washington

A fine article by Fr. Roger Landry