September 9, 2018

23nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR HOMEBOUND, HOSPITALIZED AND
RECUPERATING MEMBERS: Patricia Bailey (daughter of Cornelia Jones), Samuel Philip Bess (son of
Faye Bess), Jacqueline Brown (mother of Shameka Simien), Martha Caston, Willie Mae Clinton, Dee
Antoinette Corley (Granddaughter of Edward Corley), Vanessa Cotton (sister of Kenny Cotton), Lelani
Gaston, Albertine Green, Richard Green, Frances Harris, Joyce Johnson, Ola Mae Kilgore, Rose Lewis,
Charlotte L. Martin (daughter of Martha Caston), Frederick McHenry, Barbara Mercy, Mike Miller, Cynthia
Mitchell (Daughter of Cornelia Jones), Ruthie Player, Nina Poole, Dorothy Proctor (niece of Frances Harris),
Doris Qualls (sister of Debra Bridges), Thelma Richardson, Pat Robinson, Linda Schiele, Bobby Scott
(husband of Shivaran Scott), Pete Sellers (former parishioner), Lori Sepulvado, Gail Smith (sister of Debra
Bridges), Loren Straughter (son of Ola Mae Kilgore), Glenda Faye Turner (sister of Evelyn Body), Ernestine
Travillion, Matthew Swayzer (brother of Brenda Simmons), Paul Washington Jr., Laura Welton (mother of
Shivaran Scott), Cordae Williams, and Roy C. Williams
IT IS VACATION TIME FOR FR. ADRIAN starting September 14 until September 27. He was not
able to locate a priest to celebrate the Masses on the weekend, so Deacon Williams will have a
Eucharistic Service instead. That means that there will not be a “Preface, Eucharistic Prayer, or
Consecration of the Eucharist” at the Service. Anyone who attends the Eucharistic Service is not
obligated to attend a mass that weekend, by permission of the Pastor.
NEW APPROACH TO FUNDRAISING: The Parish Council decided a number of months back that
we would not hold the Fall Bazaar Fundraiser as we had in the past number of years. It was just
becoming too difficult. Therefore, they decided to do a simple Pledge Drive to obtain the monies that
we needed from the Bazaar. We are asking each household to donate $100.00 between the kick-off
on October 7 (the church picnic) and November 30. We realize some can do more and others would
have difficulty donating that amount. Please reflect on how much you would have given to the church
at the Bazaar (raffle, dinners, donations and items at the booths on the day) and give at least that
amount. Also, look at how much time you would have spent at the Bazaar. We hope this will be
successful and a lot less worrisome for the parishioners. Please do what you can. We will put out
envelopes to be used for this fundraiser.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES FOR K – 12 GRADES will begin on September 23 at 10:30 a.m.
after the Sunday Mass. Registration sheets are in the back of Church.
THE PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENTS for Little Flower of Jesus Church and Academy Day Care
for the year of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 are available at the entrance of the Church. Check out
what our income and expenses were for last fiscal year. If you have any questions, you can ask Fr.
Adrian or a member of the Finance Council.
THE DIOCESE OF SHREVEPORT WILL HOST A RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT October 26-
28, 2018. “Healing the pain of abortion one retreat at a time.” If you or someone you love is hurting
from an abortion, please call 318-588-1064 for more information.

THE NEW SPEAKER SYSTEM for the Church has been put in and we hope it will be easier to hear
and for the choir to use. If you like it or have problems with it, let Fr. Adrian or Deacon Williams know.
CHURCH YARD SERVICE BY KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER: any other men or women are
welcome to help. September 2 – Team 5 – Kenneth Cotton; September 16 – Team 1 – Charles Scott

Financial News:
FIRST COLLECTION: August 26: $3,015.59 Budged per Week: $3,850.00
September 2: $3,913.80
YTD INCOME: $35,867,98 BUDGETED Y-T-D: $38,500.00
2nd Collections: Maintenance: $274.02 Charity: $13.00 Daycare: $77.00 Franciscan

Appreciation: $62.00 Fall Bazaar: $150.00 Hispanic Ministry: $143.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY

Little Flower Church Calendar

Sunday, September 9: Thursday, September 13:
Mass: 9:00 am Choir Practice: 6:00 pm
Mass Intention: Barbara Turner and
For the People Friday, September 14:
Fellowship: After Mass Fr. Adrian on vacation
Hospitality: Alice Grayson and
Zeffrey Grayson Saturday, September 15:
Eucharistic Service: 4:00 pm
Monday, September 10:
Baptismal Prep. Class: 7:00 pm Sunday, September 16:
Eucharistic Service: 9:00 am
Tuesday, September 11: Fellowship: After Eucharistic Service
Parish Council Mtg: 6:30 pm Hospitality: Richard and Earnestine
Green and Joseph Guice
Wednesday, September 12:
Mass: 5:00 pm
Mass Intention: Leon Lewis Jr. and Leon Lewis Sr.
GREETERS FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: Clara Kelly and Rosalind Lumpkins
READERS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15: Sarah Allen
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: Brandon Melancon and Debra Bridges
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR SEPTEMBER 15: Leona Lewis
SEPTEMBER 16: Mary Wilson
SERVERS FOR SEPTEMBER 15: Volunteer
SEPTEMBER 16: Patrick Turner, David Thomas, and Kenneth Cotton, Jr.
USHERS FOR SEPTEMBER 15: Jay Sepulvado and Volunteer
SEPTEMBER 16: Jannis Guice, Frederick McHenry, Joseph Williams and Olasumbo Lapite
Scripture Readings for September 16: Isaiah 50:4-9; Psalm 116:1-6,8-9; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-
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