Join us for our annual St. Peter School play. It will be held on Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3 at 7:00pm at Gueydan High School. Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be bought at St. Peter School.

In  view of the on-going hazards posed by the H1N1 virus and in response to several Parishioners’ requests, Fr. Vidrine has decided to implement the following procedures for the Sign of Peace at Mass until further notice:

- At weekend Masses, the Sign of Peace will be given by a simple nod of the head or other gesture that does not involve physical contact.

- At weekday Masses, the option to omit the Sign of Peace will be chosen. So, directly after the prayer for the Lord’s peace, the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) will begin.

- At all Masses, the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will use hand sanitizer before beginning the distribution of Holy Communion.

(From the Gueydan Journal)

SIGNS PROCLAMATION: Father Jason Vidrine signs a proclamation declaring Catholic Daughters Day in Gueydan, followed by a Mass in their honor. From left to right are, Bonnie Sarver, Bernice Suire, Father Vidrine, Kathy Simon, Phyllis Broussard and Sheryl Portie.

The period of preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary according to the devotion of St. Louis de Montfort will begin this Thursday, November 5, and will end with the consecration on Tuesday, December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Mother of God. Booklets containing the prayers to prepare for the consecration can be found in the vestibule of the church. Fr. Vidrine will teach a three-part series about the importance of the Total Consecration later in November. If you have never consecrated yourself to Mary, Fr. Vidrine highly encourages you to do so. It is important that we receive the gift of Mary’s Motherhood that Jesus Himself gave us from the cross. As St. Louis de Montfort affirms, Mary “is the surest, the easiest, the shortest and the most perfect means of going to Jesus Christ” In this consecration, we entrust ourselves to Mary, body and soul, without reserve, that we may belong entirely to Jesus Christ.

For more information, click here.

*** To see the video about the relics that aired on EWTN Live, click here. ***

The relics of St. Mary Magdalene, often called the ‘Apostle to the Apostles’ throughout the history of the Church, have been venerated in Sainte Baume, France, since the 2nd century. Now, Fr. Romeric, a French Dominican Priest will carry the reliquary here to Acadiana during the first week of November. This is the first time the relics of Mary Magdalene have been in the USA. A part of our rich Catholic Tradition is the joy of venerating those who have valiantly lived, and often died, for Christ. St. Mary Magdalene reminds us that holiness is eternal. Come and experience God’s grace manifested through the tibia bone, which knelt before Risen Christ Jesus. All are invited. For more information, contact Fr. Jason Vidrine, 337.536.9258, frvidrine@saintpeterchurch.org or Rosana Beyer, 337-466-8303 (cell), 337.546.0153 (home), wannawhy@yahoo.com.

Mid to late October is normally a beautiful time of the year in Cajun Country, and the weather lately has been no different. For many years, this very pleasant weather that usually lasts throughout the month has helped devout Catholics of southwest Louisiana to prepare for one of the major religious holidays of the year: La fête de Toussaint. This is the Cajun French name for All Saints’ Day, and it is has been one of the most reverent celebrations of our culture. While customs varied in different parts of Acadiana, parents and children would traditionally set aside their normal routines for at least one day out of the year to tend the burial places of deceased family members, and prepare it for the day of prayer, le Jour des Morts, or All Souls Day. A description of different traditions of our Cajun culture found in a book published in the 1950’s said this about La fête de Toussaint in Louisiana:

“Possibly nowhere in America is All Saints’ Day observed so strikingly as it is among the Louisiana French. For days preceding it, each family will clean, whitewash or paint the tombs, prepare artificial flowers, design wreaths and place these on the tombs. Among the financially better fixed, chrysanthemums and dahlias are used in decorating the graves. Before the expansion of the Church as we have it today, family and neighborhood cemeteries were common. In the afternoon of All-Saints’ Day, the blessing of the graves takes place. A procession is held around the cemetery. The priest is at the head; the people follow. The beads are recited while the blessing is taking place. The ceremony ends with a sermon and the singing of the Libera. In some sections where the priest cannot assist, candles are lit at dusk, one for each member deceased and an all night vigil is held. Where outdoor altars exist, Mass is celebrated in the cemeteries on All Souls Day.”

All Saints’ Day falls on a Sunday this year, and so it will be celebrated next Sunday, November 1. All Souls’ Day follows on Monday, November 2.  We will observe the following schedule this year:

CEMETERY BLESSING SCHEDULE:

Sunday, November 1^st

St. David (Rosary then blessing)                             3:30 pm

Broussard Cemetery                                                     4:30 pm

Lege Cemetery                                                                 5:15 pm

Monday, November 2^nd

Gueydan Cemetery (Holy Mass & blessing)          9:00 am

***Please bring lawn chairs to sit.***

Many thanks to all who helped to make the Confirmation Mass and reception a great success. The food was great and the many helping hands made it easier for everyone. Thanks!

The St. Peter School annual bazaar will be held on the school grounds beginning Saturday, October 24^{th at} 9:00 a.m.- until. Saturday activities include: games, country store bingo, sweet shop, foods and fun.  On Sunday October 25^th- B-B-Q plate lunches will be served.  Tickets may be purchased from any St. Peter School family. Dinners may be picked up at the K.C. Hall from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There will be a live auction held at the K.C. Hall at 1:00 p.m.

All invited and encouraged to support St. Peter School.

This is a good video explaining the new translation of the Roman Missal of Mass in English.

ST. PETER THE APOSTLE PARISH

1st THROUGH 9th GRADE CCD CLASSES

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th @  9:00 A.M.       ( 1st CLASS )

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th @  9:00 A.M.       ( 2nd CLASS )

SUNDAY, OCTOBER  10th @ 9:00 A.M.            ( 3rd CLASS )

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24th @ 9:00 A.M.             ( 4th CLASS )

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7th @ 9:00 A.M.           ( 5th CLASS )

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14th @ 9:00 A.M.         ( 6th CLASS )

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12th @ 9:00 A.M.            ( 7th CLASS )

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9th @ 9:00 A.M.               ( 8th CLASS )

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23rd @ 9:00 A.M.               ( 9th CLASS )

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13th @ 9:00 A.M.            ( 10th CLASS )

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ 9:00 A.M.           ( 11th CLASS )

SUNDAY, MARCH 13th @ 9:00 A.M.                  ( 12th CLASS )

SUNDAY, MARCH 27th @ 9:00 A.M.                  ( 13th CLASS )

Please note the time/date changes for grades First through Ninth. We will begin class promptly at 9:00 A.M. and end at 10:25 A.M., followed by Mass which ends at approx. 11:30 A.M. Holy Mass is mandatory and will be part of the hours necessary to fulfill the religious requirements. Please note that your child attends class properly dressed. No shorts, tank tops or revealing clothes are permitted.

Children may be dropped off at the front entrance at St. Peters School. Whether you bring your child or if they drive themselves, please help to instruct them on being present when classes begin. They are old enough to understand promptness is a mature characteristic they need to foster and coming in fashionably late for class will not be accepted. If for any reason you think your child is not making it to classes, or if we suspect the same, it is important we contact one another for their welfare. Parents are encouraged to attend Mass with their children and they may be picked up following Mass at St. Peters Church.

If a child misses more than 2 classes, advancement status will be in question. Valid excuses must be provided.

Students will be expected to come in ready to learn sound Catholic doctrine so respect and attention for teachers is imperative. We are very pleased that you are guiding your child to the light of faith. Please keep in your prayers the Church, the Holy Father, Father Vidrine, CCD teachers and all who help St. Peter Church.

Yours in Christ,

Christine Campbell, Director of Religious Education