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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
Marli Freas, 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
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
RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
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 Marli Freas at the beginning of the 9th Grade year at
985-345-3360 ext 26 or [email protected].
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.
July 31, 2016
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reflec ng on God’s Word
“You can’t take it with you,” Aunt Frances used to say. “I
never saw a hearse pulling a U-Haul.” Aunt Frances had a
point. We expend a lot of effort making money for our
families, planning for re rement, and managing our
investments. Yet we have no control over when our lives
will be demanded of us. And wealth may not be the only
“treasure” that we “store up.”
We have many ways to preserve a false sense of security,
to mask the vulnerability that we humans share. We may
install security systems, move into gated communi es, or
buy a gun. We may buy SUVs with an lock brakes. We
may store up good deeds that allow us to feel smug and
self-sa sfied, or grudges that put others in our debt. The
scriptures today remind us that whatever we might be
banking on to keep us safe is mere “vanity.”
—Virginia S llwell
Uniforms for Kids
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ
present in the Holy Eucharist. In the many Churches
that have this adoration, the Eucharist is displayed in
a special holder called a monstrance, and people
come to pray and worship Jesus continually
throughout the day. This a great way to spend some
quiet time in prayer and reflection. End your week
with some time in Adoration.
It is important that all time-slots be filled and
committed to, as Jesus cannot be exposed without
anyone present.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be Friday,
August 5 beginning at 7:30 am and ending with
Benediction at 6:00 pm.
The schedule is:
Mass 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Friday Morning Prayers 7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m.
Exposition 7:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Adoration: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Benediction 6:00 p.m.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society completed its registra on
for Uniforms for Kids. If you would like to contribute to
this worthwhile project, please send your checks to: Holy
Ghost Church, 601 N. Oak Street, Hammond 70401,
A n: St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Thank you for
your support."
You can help us pass on the “Good News”!
Fr. Cyrus Thank You to our Parishioners
of faith with thirty-five adults and youth who were
UNBOUND would like to take this opportunity to thank
you for your kindness in welcoming us to speak on behalf
of deserving children, youth, and elders in need. Your
generous and strong Faith and your con nuing fidelity to
the values of the Gospel of Jesus Christ are indeed a
blessing. I am personally grateful for all the though ul
a en on you provided to me. If you have not yet done
so and would like to form an alliance of friendship with a
child, a teenager, a seminarian, an elder, or a child with
special needs, call 1-800-875-6564 or contact our
website at www.unbound.org.
seeking to learn more about the Catholic Faith. You
ONLINE GIVING
Prayer for Protec on against Storms and Hurricanes
Go to hgchurch.org and sign up for online giving. Simply click
on “create an account” on the bo om of the church
homepage. Then, enter the needed informa on, and submit.
You will receive an email with a verifica on link to finish
se ng up your account. If you don’t see the email, check
your spam folder. It’s that simple to give any me and from
anywhere using a computer, smartphone or tablet.
RCIA
What good news? – The Good News of Jesus Christ
and our Catholic faith! In 2015 we walked a journey
can help the next class learn and grow in the faith by
becoming a member of our R.C.I.A. team. Please
join us for an open house in the Parish Hall Annex on
Sunday August 14 between 10:30 and 1:00 for a brief
introduction to the R.C.I.A. team in Holy Ghost
Parish. If you have any questions please contact
Wanda Hutches, R.C.I.A. Coordinator,
[email protected] or 985-687-6502.
Our Father in Heaven through the intercession of Our Lady
of Prompt Succor, spare us during this Hurricane season
from all harm. Protect us and our homes from all disasters
of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help
us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
In and Around Our Parish
Baby Bottle Campaign
Restora on House works in our community to help
teens, youth, women and families that are facing a
crisis pregnancy. They have been reaching out to
people in need for over 30 years! Our church wants
to support them in this ‘front-line’ ministry (again)
this year by joining with them for their annual Baby
Bo le Campaign. Please pick up an empty baby bo le
from the Gathering Area, take it home, and fill it with
coins, bills or checks, and then return it to the church
by July 31. Your dona ons mean that the women and
unborn children that need help in our own
community always have a
place to turn to for support
and encouragement.”
Holy Ghost Parish School of Religion (PSR)
2016-17 Schedule for K-8th
Teacher Orienta on for K-8: Sunday, August 21 a er
9:30 am Mass in the Parish Hall Annex
Parent Orienta on for K-8 (R
): Sunday,
August 28 a er 9:30 am Mass in the Parish Hall
Annex. This mee ng is for parents of PSR children
only, meaning those students who are not in a
Catholic School, but are either in a public school,
private school, or home-schooled.
The first PSR Class will be held September 11 from
10:45 am to 1:00 pm. Go to the church website
hgchurch.org for more informa on
Baptism Seminar
Baptism seminars are held the First Tuesday of the
month. The next seminar is August 2 at 6:30pm in the
Daily Mass Chapel. No registration is needed and they are
open to people from other church parishes who need to
attend a baptism seminar. Baptisms are celebrated the
third weekend of the month following the masses.
Information for registering your child for baptism and
obtaining godparent forms can be accessed on the church
website: www.hgchurch.org, under the red Religious
Education tab, under Baptism. For further assistance,
please contact Trisha Labbe at (985) 345-3360, ext. 28 or
[email protected].
Parent and Candidate Informa on Mee ng
August 28, 2016
1:30 PM to 2:30PM
in the Parish Hall & Annex
11th & 12th Grade Candidate Prepara on
Classes
September 11, 2016
Confirma on Immediate Prep Class I
2:30pm to 6:00pm
September 18, 2016
Confirma on Immediate Prep Class II
REGISTRATION FORM & FEE DUE
2:30pm to 6:00pm
September 25, 2016
Confirma on Immediate Prep Class III
SAINT’S NAME & ESSAY DUE
2:30pm to 6:00pm
October 2, 2016
Confirma on Immediate Prep Class IV
2:30pm to 6:00pm
October 9, 2016
Confirma on Immediate Prep Class V
2:30pm to 6:00pm
October 16, 2016
Candidate & Sponsor Confirma on Prepara on
End of the Year Retreat
(Lunch Provided)
Candidate 9:00am to 6:00pm;
Sponsor 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Confirma on is Monday,
October 17, 2016 at 7pm
at Holy Ghost Catholic Church
*Candidates must be at church for 6:15pm;
Sponsors 6:45pm
Any ques ons? Please contact the Holy Ghost
Business office at 985-345-3360 ext 21.
† A Meal will be served following the
5:00 pm Mass from 6:00 to 7:30 after every class
in the Saxon Youth House
Readings for Next Week
First Reading………...….…………….....Wisdom 18:6-9
Second Reading….……..........Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-12
Gospel Reading………….....…...........Luke 12:32-48
Stewardship of Finance
1st Collection.…………..………..…….…...…..$16,684.41
Online…………...……...………….……...………$1,819.75
Total……………...…….………...…..…….…....$18,504.16
No Second Collection next weekend
Flowers on the Altar
The Flowers on the Altar are donated
In loving memory of
Fr. Ed Everitt, O.P.
You are invited to a Breakfast
sponsored by
From Holy Ghost Parishioners
Bereavement Ministry
A Ministry of Catholic Women
West St. Tammany Chapter
The Family of
Friday, August 19, 2016
B
’ P
9 am—Noon
Charlene Bredo Norman
would like to thank the Bereavement Committee for their
kind show of sympathy during the family’s time of loss.
Our Speaker: Denny Charbonnet
Banns of Marriage
Task Plauche and Lauren Garlepied
on August 5
The 15th Na onal Catholic Singles Conference
Join hundreds of single Catholics of all ages at the
Na onal Catholic Singles Conference, September 30—
October 2, 2016, held at the Embassy Suites Dallas DFW
Airport North in Grapevine Texas. The weekend includes
talks by dynamic speakers, music, social events, prayer,
food, fellowship and more! Space is limited so register
now!
For more informa on and to register visit
www.NathionalCatholicSingles,com ( or call 888.267.8885
x 4). Use promo code NCS CDFW to receive a special
discount)
Denny Charbonnet traveled with her children halfway across
the world to discover that the Blessed Mother was closer to
her than she could have ever imagined. While on a pilgrimage
to Medjugorje in 1987, Denny experienced an undeniable, life
-changing interaction with the Blessed Mother and the Holy
Spirit. Involvement with the Charismatic Renewal further
solidified her conversion experience and launched her into a
lifelong relationship with our Lord and his Mother.
Tickets: $15.00
NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR OR AFTER TUESDAY,
AUGUST 16
Available at
Most Holy Trinity Church, 4465 Hwy. 190 E. Service Rd.,
Covington Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m or
St. John the Baptist Church, 11345 St. John Church Road,
Folsom, Monday - . Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Prayers for the Sick
Cheryl Frey, Leonce “Lee” Durand, Laura Breslin, Leon Latino,
Jr. Frank and Jean Lugo, Ann Henritzy, Anna Pizzolato, Danny
Rivers, Teresa, Stella, and Mark McKew, Pam Bordelon, Karen
Fleetwood, John Marlbrough, Dudley Dominguez, Debra
Coulson, Deb Hill, Joe Moschitta, Carol Terre, Mary F.
Schillace, Cynthia Boucher, Johnnie Rogers, Dominick
Schillage, Phil Graziano Sr., Suzanne Robert, Rose Dorsa, Gene
Myers, Joan Rosato, Elizabeth Vineyard, Myra Guarino, James
Holbeck, Charles Norman, Chip Norman, Karen Dubuisson, Joey
Mayeaux, Priscilla Palazzalo, Dolly Rhodes, Russell Tallo, Sr., Lisa
Clague, Philip Mistretta, Wesley Ridgedell, Rosalie Costanza,
Craig Inman, Larry Garofalo, June Cawvey, Frances Cicet, Marcie
Neumann, 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, John Ferrara, Fred Trapp, Audrey
Martinez, Susan Spring, Arthur Daussat, Morris Bankston, Monette
Garon, Richard Seale, Emerson Bean, Audrey Nuccio, Steven
Bourque, Donna Skinner, Thelma Brettillo, James Christina, Janice
Breuhl, Ken Yeomans, Brandy Estopinal, Anna Bass, Linda Freire,
Alena Governale, Freddie Dubois, 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,
Mass Inten ons
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
AUGUST 1 - 7
Sco Chauvin+
Che a Lamonte Monistere+
Victor & Alfrieda Cieutat+
Louis Pizzolato+
Timmy W. La no+
Sat
4:00 PM
PURGATORIAL
Sat
Sun
Sun
6:00 PM
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
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.
Pilgrimage to Fa ma
Our “Special” 7 Day Pilgrimage to Fa ma Portugal will be
offered from 3 airline Gateways of Newark, New York and
Boston. The Price of $1599 is the all inclusive price
includes airfare, 4 star hotel, 2 meals per day, tour guide
and deluxe bus and more. We can also assist you
securing air from your home city to one of the 3 gateway
airports. We will also fly from Miami Interna onal but
the pilgrimage will be one day longer and the all inclusive
price will be $1699 The travel dates from Newark, JFK,
and Boston will be Nov. 14-20 and from Miami will be
Nov. 14-21, 2016
Brochures and reserva on forms are available at the
Catholic Tour. Call 1-877-627-4268 toll free or email
[email protected]
Sun
Sun
11:30 AM
5:00 PM
REQUESTED BY:
Lauren Becnel
Joseph Monistere
Janet Cieutat
Harold & Anna Amerson
Ella Sullivan
Paul Arvello+
Wife & Children
Joe & Annie Gennardo+
Lena Bonfiglio
Joseph Phillip Notariano+
Sisters & Families
Phillip & Virginia Notariano+
Daughters & Families
Rosemary Perricone+
Marie Rusciano
Charles Accardo & Family+
Family
Vic & Marie Pizzolato+
Family
Patricia A. Lee+
Sister, Gaynell Lee
Margaret Magliolo+
Husband & Family
Grace Anzalone+
Collis & Mary Rose Lee
Anthony LaMonica+
Wife, Virginia & Family
Vic Bender+
Ronnie & Bridget Fugarino
People of the Parish
Frank Hervieu+
Deacon Wallace Gainey, Jr.+
Geraldine & Children
Gainey Family
Joseph Longo+
Longo Family
Anna & Paula Distefano+
Distefano Family
Dr. Albert J. Douce e+
Wife, Carol
Geraldine Pranzerone+
John & Sharon Grave e
Dominick & Grace Anzalone+
Family
Pete Muscarello+
Thursday Rummy Friends
Sammie & Peggy Gennardo+
Mom & Dad
Josephine Demarco+
Carla Richmond & Family
Peter Silessi+
Pat Bender
Jerome Huebinger+
Wife & Children
Anna, Joe Demarco & Fmly+
Family
Elyria J. Vigee+
Carol Guillot
Kerry Owen Thomas, Sr.+
Louis "Ray" Notariano+
Stella Cecilia Gagliano+
Cecilia A. Giannobile
Brothers & Sisters
Nona & Poppa
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].
Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.)
If you someone you know have lost a loved one to
suicide, you are invited to a end a Non-Denomina onal
Free Support Group every 1st and 3rd Monday of the
month at 6:00 pm at The St. Albert Student Center. For
more informa on call Angie Arnone 985-351-1073 or Jo
Schneider 985-687-4144.
COME PRAY THE ROSARY
Join us in honoring our beloved Mother,
Mary, by reci ng the Rosary on Sundays
25 minutes before Mass.
Decimoctavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Oficina de Holy Ghost: 985-345-3360
Preparación para Bautizos:
Rosa Robichaux, teléfono 985-542-9479
Preparacion para Primera Comunion:
Rosa Robichaux, teléfono 985-542-9479
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
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura
Eclesiastés 1:2; 2:21-23.
Segunda lectura
Colosenses 3:1-5, 9-11.
Evangelio
Lucas 12:13-21.
Horario de clases de Confirmación del 2016
Preparación de Acólitos o monaguillos:
Rene Abadie, teléfono 985-542-7859
28 de Agosto, 2016
1:30 pm a 2:30 pm en el saló n parroquial
Primera reunión con los padres y estudiantes
que van a recibir el sacramento de la confirmación
Confesiones
Clases de Preparación para los grados 11 y 12
Todos los Sábados de 3:00 p.m. a 3:45 p.m.
11 de Septiembre, 2016
Clase de Confirmación # 1, 2:30 pm a 6:00 pm
Durante los días de semana llamar para hacer
una cita con el sacerdote al 985-345-3360
Preparación religiosa para los grados
“Kinder Garden” al Octavo grado.
AVISO IMPORTANTE
Las clases que se mencionan a continuación tienen como
objetivo el ayudar a estudiantes que no asisten a escuelas
católicas a que aprendan y se intruyan en la fé. Todos los
estudiantes que van a recibir la Primera Comunión tienen que
asistir a estas clases por un período de dos años.
(Visite nuestra página del internet al www.hgchurch.org,
busque donde dice, “En Español” y ahi encontrará las fechas de
retiro y preparación para la Primera Comunión).
Domingo, 28 de Agosto, después de la Misa de las 9:30 am.
Reunión para los padres de estudiantes del “kindergarden” al
octavo grado en el salón parroquial. Esta reunión es para los
padres de estudiantes que no están en escuelas católicas.
Horario de Septiembre 2016
Septiembre 11, de 10:45am a 1:00pm, sesión #1
Septiembre 28, de 10:45am a 1:00pm, sesión #2
Septiembre 25, no hay clases (Día para la familia)
Inscripción y cuotas
Todos los niños del “Kindergarden” al quinto grado deben
completar un formulario de inscripción que incluye una cuota de
$ 35.00 dólares por niño y $15.00 dólares por cada niño
adicional. Todos los estudiantes de los grados 6 al 8 deben
completar un formulario de inscripción y pagar una cuota de
inscripción de $ 35.00 dólares. Esta cuota cubre el costo de
alimentos, y cualquier otros gastos y actividades fuera de la
escuela.
18 de Septiembre, 2016
Clase de Confirmación # 2, 2:30 a 6:00 pm
(todos los formularios y pagos deben de estar
completados para esta fecha)
25 de Septiembre, 2016
Clase de Confirmación #3, 2:30 a 6:00pm
Para esta fecha deben haber elegido el
nombre de su santo y escrito un ensayo
2 de Octubre, 2016
Clase de Confirmación # 4, 2:30 pm a 6:00 pm
9 de Octubre, 2016
Clase de Confirmación #5, 2:30 pm a 6:00pm
16 de Octubre, 2016
Retiro de fin Año para candidatos y padrinos/madrinas. ( Se
propocionará almuerzo)
El retiro para candidatos es de 9:00 am a 6:00 pm; El retiro
para los padrinos/madrinas es de 12:00 a 6:00 pm.
Celebración de la Confirmación
Lunes 17 de Octubre, 2016 a las 7:00 pm
en la Iglesia Espíritu Santo.
Todos ls candidatos deberán estar en la
Iglesia a no mas tardar de las 6:15 pm.
Los padrinos/madrinas a las 6:45 pm
Para más información por favor contactar a Marli Freas a su
correo electronic [email protected],
o al teléfono 985-345-3360 ext. 26
Se servirá cena todos los días después de
la misa de 5:00 pm, de 6:00 a 7:30pm,
en la casa de los jóvenes
INFORMATION SHEET
Church name & address:
Holy Ghost #291050
601 N. Oak Street
Hammond, LA 70401
Contact person: Peggy Powell @ 985-345-3360
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