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 PARISH STAFF
Fr. Robert Merced, O.P., Pastor
Fr. Cayet Mangiaracina, O.P., Associate Pastor
Rev. Bro. Mauricio Salazar, O.P., Deacon
Lea Smith, Parish Secretary
Peggy Powell, Data Secretary
Carla Richmond, Bookkeeper
Trisha Labbe, Director of Religious Education
Candice Brooks, Youth Minister
Cheryl Brothers, Music Director
PARISH OFFICE
601 North Oak Street • Hammond, LA 70401
Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Telephone: 985-345-3360 • Fax: 985-542-4191
Parish Website: www.hgchurch.org
HOLY GHOST SCHOOL
Donna Wallette, Holy Ghost School Principal
Holy Ghost School Telephone: 985-345-0977
School Website: www.hgschool.org
NEW PARISHIONERS
If you have not yet had an opportunity to register, please
call the parish office during office hours. We are very
happy to have you here in our midst.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm
Spanish Mass: 6:00 pm Saturday
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am
Youth Mass: 5:00 pm
Children’s Church: during 9:30 am Mass
Daily: 7:00 am Monday thru Friday
(in the Daily Chapel)
Holy Days: 7:00 am, 12:15 pm, 6:00 pm
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
First Friday Adoration: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Benediction 6:00 p.m.
RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm or by appointment
BAPTISMS
Contact Trisha Labbe at 985-345-3360 ext 28 or email at
[email protected] at least 6 weeks in advance.
MARRIAGES
Contact the Parish Office at 985-345-3360 ext 21 to schedule a
marriage at least 6 months in advance.
CONFIRMATION
Preparation begins in the 9th Grade.
Contact Candice Brooks at the beginning of the 9th Grade year
at 985-345-3360 ext 26 or [email protected].
January 22, 2017 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 22, 2017
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reflecting on God’s Word
Imagine a large group of travelers, lost in the midst of a dense
forest on a starless black night. They cannot see the path; they
cannot even see each other. Li le by li le they wander in
different direc ons, trying desperately to find their way
forward through the immense trees, all the while spreading
further and further apart. Suddenly a bright white lantern
shines from the edge of the forest. Their fear flees with the
darkness. As they head toward the light they rejoin one
another and rejoice to discover the one way out of the forest.
The imagery of light in the darkness threads its way through
the Sundays of Ordinary Time between Christmas and Lent. It
reminds us that the Light of the World, whose dawning we
celebrated during the Advent/Christmas season, is the same
light of Christ whose flame will purify and enlighten us during
Lent and enkindle the fire of the Holy Spirit in us during the
fi y days of Easter.
Holy Ghost Fall Fes val 2016
Booths
Income
289.10
Expenses
Profit
Hospitality
$
$
503.35
$
(214.25)
Silent Auction
$ 32,372.20 $
2,983.93
$
29,388.27
Spirit Run
$
$
2,308.92
$
2,731.08
Sponsorship
$ 55,130.00 $
1,207.68
$
53,922.32
T-Shirts
$ 15,171.00 $
9,252.11
$
5,918.89
Boards
$
980.00
$
69.33
$
910.67
Advertising
$
6.50
$
1,130.88
$
(1,124.38)
Online Banking Charges $
1,701.76
$
1,314.20
$
387.56
$
441.00
$
(441.00)
2,841.72
$
5,040.00
Office and Supplies
Public Relations
Raffle ( Car)
$
(2,841.72)
$ 31,610.00 $
20,000.00 $
Money Raffle
$ 11,044.00 $
1,889.95
$
9,154.05
Student Raffle
$
2,185.00
$
40.00
$
2,145.00
Trip Raffle
$
6,730.00
$
1,287.69
$
5,442.31
Tuition Raffle
$ 13,300.00 $
4,786.37
$
8,513.63
3,470.00
11,610.00
TV Raffle
$
$
1,130.15
$
2,339.85
Rides
$ 38,800.00 $
9,158.35
$
29,641.65
Bingo
$
$
326.00
326.00
Beer
$ 14,574.89 $
7,051.38
$
7,523.51
Cokes
$
6,182.15
$
1,942.62
$
4,239.53
Daiquiris
$
4,409.00
$
1,794.00
$
2,615.00
Wine
$
1,316.00
$
747.28
$
568.72
$
88.56
$
(88.56)
$
7,916.00
$
2,598.50
$
5,317.50
Dad's Club
$
1,176.00
$
88.56
$
1,087.44
Donut Holes/Coffee
$
858.50
$
351.10
$
507.40
Food Tent
$ 16,793.00 $
8,939.31
$
7,853.69
Pulled Pork
$
1,402.00
$
1,402.00
Fried Oreos
$
1,271.00
$
1,271.00
Are you looking for a way to be involved in a ministry at
Holy Ghost Church? Here is your chance to do
something for the Lord and your church. You don’t need
any special talents or a lot of time. You won’t be
required to teach or prepare a lesson. You need not
attend special meetings. All you need to be able to do is
pray–and we can all do that.
Oysters
$
8,510.00
$
2,484.68
$
6,025.32
Funnel Cakes
$
1,831.87
$
325.67
$
1,506.20
$
86.67
$
(86.67)
$
248.00
$
121.09
$
126.91
Spaghetti and Meatballs $
2,415.00
$
2,415.00
Eddie's Frozen Yogurt
$
1,894.00
$
1,200.00
$
694.00
Sweets Booth
$
1,253.75
$
442.66
$
811.09
The prayer line is a specific type of prayer ministry. It
consists of a group of people willing to take time to pray
when the chain is “activated.” Members are organized
into a prearranged order. When someone calls a.
member of the chain with a prayer need, that member
prays and then calls the next member on the list. The
second member then prays and notifies the next member.
This continues until the entire chain has been activated.
It’s that simple and so rewarding.
Cake Walk
$
277.00
$
277.00
Face Painting
$
544.30
$
544.30
Kids Games
Dominican's Garden of
Eden
$
4,745.35
$
4,737.66
$
748.00
$
748.00
$
1,254.00
This week our first reading likens the salva on of the “District
of the Gen les” to light dispelling darkness, anguish, and
gloom. Ma hew’s Gospel characterizes Jesus as a light arising
in “Galilee of the Gen les,” beckoning the fishermen to join
together in following him along the way. Paul exhorts us to
remain united on the one way that follows the light of our one
and only Lord, Jesus Christ.
—Virginia S llwell
Holy Ghost Prayer Line Needs You Help
If you are interested in joining the prayer line at Holy
Ghost, call Jeanette Garofalo at 345-4486.
BBQ
Canes Chicken
Pastalaya
Popcorn/Pretzels
Dodge Ball
$
7.69
$
127.53
$
(127.53)
$
237.33
$
1,016.67
Stage
$
657.83
$
(657.83)
Street Dance
$
11,500.00 $ (11,500.00)
Grounds
$
13,808.06 $ (13,808.06)
Ice
$
1,317.00
$
(1,317.00)
Security
$
320.00
$
(320.00)
Trunk or Treat
C Richmond 1/5/17
$ 297,775.37 $ 116,583.15 $ 181,192.22
In and Around the Parish
Save the Date
Holy Ghost Catholic School
Open House
AbbeyYouthFestival2017
"BeItDoneUntoMe"
For prospective Pre-K 3 – 8th grade families
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
5:30-6:00pm -New Family Welcome Celebration in the
HGCS gym
6:00-7:00pm - Campus tours
Any person interested in learning more about our school
is invited to attend!
For more information please call the school office at 985-345-0977
or visit the website – www.hgschool.org .
New Student Registration Begins
February 20, 2017
9th Grade
Confirma on Class
10th Grade
Confirma on Class
February 12, 2017
Class II
3:00-5:00 PM
March 12, 2017
Class III
3:00-5:00 PM
March 25, 2017
Abbey Youth Fest
Candidates Only
All Day
April 23, 2017
Class IV
3:00-5:00 PM
February 19, 2017
Class II
3:00-5:00 PM
March 19, 2017
Class III
3:00-5:00 PM
March 25, 2017
Abbey Youth Fest
Candidates Only
All Day
April 30, 2017
Class IV
3:00-5:00 PM
Please contact Candice Brooks at
[email protected] or 985-345-3360 ex. 26
with any ques ons
Youth Group will be held every Sunday night
from 6:15-7:30 a er the 5:00 PM youth Mass
in the Saxon Youth House where a Meal will
be served. All are encouraged to a end!
Youth Group
Jan. 22: no mee ngs
Jan. 25-29: March For Life (Washington D.C.)
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN KNOWING MORE ABOUT
DOMINICAN FRIARS?
If you have ques ons about Dominican life, please contact
Fr. Charlie Johnson, O.P. at (504)837-2129 ext. 12; or visit the
Dominican website www.opsouth.org.
Saturday March 25, 2017
Chaperones are needed.
Please let Candice Brooks know if you are able to help!
985-345-3360 x 26
Holy Ghost Parish School of Religion (PSR)
2016-17 Schedule for K-8th
Go to the church website hgchurch.org for more informa on
Spring 2017
PSR CLASS DATES:
Jan.
29
PSR Session 9
Feb.
5
12
16
26
PSR Session 10
PSR Session 11 (Ice Cream Social)
PSR Session 19
OFF (Mardi Gras)
Mar.
19
Family Day
Awakening Retreat for College Students at SLU
February 10–12, 2017 there is a wonderful opportunity
available for college-age young adults, ages 18 to
25. Members of the Catholic Student Association at
Southeastern are providing an Awakening Retreat, Lion
Awakening 9. An Awakening Retreat is a Catholic
retreat run by college students and for college students
and 18-25 year olds who may not be in school. Although
it is a Catholic retreat, Awakening is open to young
adults of any denomination or religion who would like to
participate. The weekend will be filled with talks,
activities, adoration, and much more. The retreat is from
5:00 PM Friday through 2:00 PM Sunday and will be
held at St. Albert's Chapel and Student Center, with
participants sleeping at St. Albert. The cost is $30,
which includes meals, supplies and a t-shirt. Lion
Awakening is an amazing opportunity to grow in your
faith and to meet many new people here at St.
Albert's. We encourage all college-age students/young
adults to sign up for this faith-filled weekend! The
registration link can be found on the CSA Facebook page
or at http://www.stalbertselu.org/catholic-studentassociation.html If you would like to have the link sent
to your individual email, please contact the retreat
Coordinator Hannah Furlan at [email protected]
or the retreat Rector Parrish Masters at
[email protected].
Readings for Next Week
First Reading………..….….…...Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13
Second Reading…………........1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Gospel Reading……..….…….....….Matthew 5:1-12a
Stewardship of Finance
1stCollection…………………..…..…………......$20,021.01
Online….…………………………………….……..$3,910.50
Total……………………..………………......……$23,931.51
Collection for next Sunday — Church in Latin America
Flowers on the Altar
Flowers are needed for the Altar January 29
and February 5, 12, 19.
Please call Lea at the Business Office (985345-3360 x 21) if you would like to donate
flowers.
Deceased in the Parish
clease remember in your prayers all of our Holy Ghost Parish family and f iends who mour the loss of a loved one. ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY KING CAKE SALE
Again this year, the Rosary Altar
Society is selling King Cakes. All King
Cakes have to be preordered by
January 27 for pick up on Saturday,
February 18 or Sunday, February.19.
Order forms are available in the
gathering area.
All proceeds go to the Rosary Altar
Society.
25th&50thWeddingAnniversary
Mass&Celebration
Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 3:00pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church
445 Marque e Ave., Baton Rouge 70806
Bishop Robert Muench will celebrate Mass honoring
couples celebra ng their 25th, 50th, and 65th and
over wedding anniversary during the 2017 year.
Please register through your church office. All
informa on must be received before February 3rd in
order for cer ficates to be printed.
The Bible Timeline
The Bible is at the heart of our Faith and our
rela onship with God. Scripture informs our beliefs
and inspires our devo ons. It is the place where our
Father meets with us and lovingly speaks to us.
Reading the Bible should bring us closer to Christ,
but understanding it is o en difficult. The good news
is that you can understand the Bible, and The Bible
Timeline makes it easy.
The Bible Timeline is a Catholic Bible study that can
help anyone to make sense of Scripture and
experience the life-changing power of God’s Word.
This study takes you on a journey through the en re
Bible and deep into each period of salva on history,
where you will discover the amazing story woven
throughout all of Scripture. The Bible Timeline has
helped hundreds of thousands of people to
understand the Bible and deepen their rela onship
with Christ, and it will help you, too.
The study will include a series of twenty-four videos
presented by Jeff Cavins. Each video will be
preceded by a lively group discussion.
Holy Ghost will begin The Bible Timeline on February
7th at 6:30pm in the Annex of the Parish Hall. For
more informa on or to register for the study contact
Vincent Micheli at (985) 415-7609.
Prayers for the Sick
Ronnie Breaux, Jr, Sal “Thrice” Costa, The Frederick Family,
Charlie Peverty, Madison Peco, Louise Joiner, Gloria Ridgedell,
Julian Dufreche, Suzanne Lee Mesa, Joe Diecidue, Barbara
Swink, Renee Smith, JoAnn Smith, Joseph Gerosa, Maura Pratt,
Delmas Baham, Paul Long, Daniel Mack, Randy Curtis, Cheryl
Frey, Leonce “Lee” Durand, Laura Breslin, Leon Latino, Jr.
Frank and Jean Lugo, Anna Pizzolato, Teresa, Stella, and Mark
McKew, Karen Fleetwood, John Marlbrough, Dudley
Dominguez, Debra Coulson, Deb Hill, Joe Moschitta, Carol
Terre, Mary F. Schillace, Cynthia Boucher, Johnnie Rogers,
Suzanne Robert, Rose Dorsa, Gene Myers, Joan Rosato,
Elizabeth Vineyard, Myra Guarino, James Holbeck, Charles
Norman, Chip Norman, Karen Dubuisson, Priscilla Palazzalo,
Dolly Rhodes, Russell Tallo, Sr., Lisa Clague, Philip Mistretta,
Wesley Ridgedell, Rosalie Costanza, Craig Inman, Larry Garofalo,
June Cawvey, Frances Cicet, Virginia Pat Gunderson, Gail
Stromeyer, Kathy Lovell, Barbara Alack, Elsie Wyble, Charles
Boyne, Rose Dominick, Daisy Norman, Louis Lorio, Juanita
Boehm, Goldie Krafft, Mike Guzzardo, Cindy Costanza, Fred
Trapp, Audrey Martinez, Susan Spring, Arthur Daussat, Morris
Bankston, Monette Garon, Emerson Bean, Audrey Nuccio, Steven
Bourque, Donna Skinner, Thelma Brettillo, James Christina, Janice
Breuhl, Ken Yeomans, Brandy Estopinal, Linda Freire, Alena
Governale, Elise Boyle, Anthony Prescia, Jr., Jeanette Ernst,
Bonnie Shettles, Daisy Arvello, Jay Burchfield, Robert
Goodwin, Dru Frederick, Frank Schiro, Mary Cashio, Audrey
Costanza, Carlo Bentivegna, Lillie Giacone, David Hebert,
Mary Fardella, Robert Egan
If you seek intentions for someone who is sick, please call the
Holy Ghost Office so we can include them in our prayer list.
Please keep in mind that we pray for all the sick in the prayers of
the faithful at every Mass.
Mass Inten ons
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
JANUARY 23 - 29
Rosalie Pecoraro+
Anthony LaMonica+
Carlo LaPuma+
Bon "BJ" Suarez+
Januie & Randy Babin (S.I.)
Sat
4:00 PM
PURGATORIAL
Sun
Sun
Sun
Sun
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
5:00 PM
REQUESTED BY:
Family
Wife, Virginia & Family
Mom, Virginia LaMonica
Mom & Dad
Linda Moore & Sr. Leah
Patricia A. Lee+
Sister, Gaynell Lee
Joe & Jimmy Tallo+
Sam Tallo Family
Ben & Annie Rusciano+
Marie Rusciano
Frank A. Spali a+
Wife, Rosemary
Sam Ciolino+
Stephen C. Vance+
Sal Vutera+
Daughter, Rosemary
Family & Friends
Wife & Family
Grace & Dominick Anzalone+
Family
John Ferrara+
Bon & Susan Suarez
Margaret Puloma+
Lena Bourgeois
Jennie Ferrara+
Mike & Jana Perise
Anthony Collura+
Maggie Monistere
Frank Saraceno+
Candace Revere
Ida & Joseph Alfonso, Sr.+
Cathy Alfonso
Joseph Alfonso, Jr.+
Cathy Alfonso
Deacon Wallace Gainey, Jr.+
Gainey Family
John Sugar+
Pat
Paula & Anna Distefano+
Joseph Graziano+
Joseph Notariano
Distefano Family
Dominican Fathers
Frank & Tammy Guarisco
FEBRUARY 11, 2017
7-10 PM
Support Those Who Support Us:
Parish Bulletin Advertisers
Our parish bulletin is provided to us at no cost to you
through the generous support of local businesses (often,
parishioners as well!). When you use their services, please
be sure to thank them for their support to our parish!
If you would like to advertise in our bulletin please
contact Robert Mathews at 225-937-8385 or
[email protected].
It has come to our a en on that there has been
mul ple auto burglaries in our parking lot and
surrounding areas. Please do not leave any valuable
items in your car while a ending Mass, visi ng the
school, or the parish business office.
Don’t forget to
ALWAYS LOCK YOUR CAR
Leaving items on display, whether in or on a dashboard or in a
mounted cradle, or si ng on the passenger seat, is an open
invita on to opportunist criminals.
Appetizers Dinner DJ Door Prizes Silent Auction
Cash Bar Along With 2 Free Drink Tickets per person
50/50 Raffle Business Casual Dress A re
Childcare Provided, Ages 3-10
Must Pre-Register at Time of Purchase
Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Oficina de Holy Ghost: 985-345-3360
Preparación para Bautizos:
Rosa Robichaux, teléfono 985-981-0156
Preparacion para Primera Comunion:
Rosa Robichaux, teléfono 985-981-0156
Preparación de Ministros de la Eucaristia:
Rene Abadie, teléfono 985-542-7859
Preparación de Lectores:
Coco Sandino, teléfono 504-228-9398
Coro y Quinceañeras:
Veronica Holt, teléfono 985-320-1707
Preparación de Acólitos o monaguillos:
Rene Abadie, teléfono 985-542-7859
Confesiones
Todos los Sábados de 3:00 p.m. a 3:45 p.m.
Durante los días de semana llamar para hacer una cita
con el sacerdote al 985-345-3360
Clases de confirmación del 2017
Noveno y Décimo grado.
Clases para el
Noveno Grado
Clases para el
Décimo Grado
8 de Enero, 2017
sesión # 1
De 3:00 a 5:00pm
15 de Enero, 2017,
sesión # 1
de 3:00 a 5:00pm
12 de Febrero, 2017
sesión #2
De 3:00 a 5:00pm
19 de Febrero, 2017
sesión #2
De 3:00 a 5:00pm
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura
Isaías 8:23—9:3
Segunda lectura
1 Corintios 1:10-13, 17
Evangelio
Mateo 4:12-23
Meditación sobre las lecturas de hoy
Imaginémonos un grupo grande de viajeros perdidos en medio
de un bosque espeso y una noche sin estrellas. No pueden ver
el camino, ni siquiera se pueden ver unos a otros. Poco a poco
van deambulando en diferentes direcciones tratando
desesperadamente de encontrar el camino en medio de
árboles inmensos mientras que se siguen separando más y
más. Súbitamente se ve la luz brillante y blanca de una linterna
en los bordes del bosque. El temor de ellos se disipa con la
oscuridad y al dirigirse hacia la luz todos se reúnen de nuevo, y
se alegran al descubrir el camino que los sacará del bosque.
La imagen de la luz en la oscuridad es la fibra que va hilando
todos los domingos del empo Ordinario entre la Navidad y la
Cuaresma. Nos recuerda que la Luz del Mundo, cuyo comienzo
celebramos durante el empo de Adviento y Navidad, es la
misma luz de Cristo, cuya llama nos purificará e iluminará
durante la Cuaresma y encenderá el fuego del Espíritu Santo en
nosotros durante la cincuentena pascual.
Nuestra primera lectura de esta semana se asemeja a la
salvación del “distrito de los paganos” para iluminar y disipar la
oscuridad, la angus a y la pesadumbre. El Evangelio de Mateo
personifica a Jesús como la luz que surge en la “Galilea de los
paganos” y que atrae a los pescadores para que juntos se
dispongan a seguirlo. Pablo nos exhorta a seguir unidos por el
único camino que nos dirige al único Señor: Jesucristo.
Preparación religiosa para los grados
“Kinder Garden” al Octavo grado.
Horario de Enero 2017
12 de Marzo, 2017
sesión #3
De 3:00 a 5:00pm
19 de Marzo, 2017
sesión #3
De 3:00 a 5:00pm
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe,
Ruega por nosotros.
15 de Enero, Sesión # 8
22 de Enero, No hay Clases
29 de Enero, Sesión # 9
Todas las clases se llevarán a cabo de
10:45 am 1: 00pm
INFORMATION SHEET
Church name & address:
Holy Ghost #291050
601 N. Oak Street
Hammond, LA 70401
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