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St. Edmond Roman Catholic ChurchAt the Corner of Mercy and Love4131 W. Congress Street Lafayette, LA 70506Office: (337) 981-0874 Fax: (337) 989-1417 Website: www.st-edmond.orgFr. Joseph Campion, Pastor .pastor@st-edmond.orgDeacon Frank Cormier .frankcormier@cox.netDeacon Rickey Castaneda .atc3011@hotmail.comRegina Bourque, Secretary .secretary@st-edmond.orgKaren Broussard, Bookkeeper bookkeeper@st-edmond.orgRosemary Benoit, Religious Ed. Director .religioused@st-edmond.orgTerri Frederick, Discipleship Formation .discipleship@st-edmond.orgClark Alderman, Confirmation Coordinator .confirmation@st-edmond.orgLeah & Stan Simmons, Youth Directors youthdirector@st-edmond.orgRegina Bourque, SEC Coordinator .safeenvironment@st-edmond.orgJohn Arceneaux & James Cormier, MaintenanceJames Trahan & Keith Patin, Trustees Chad Gothreaux, Finance Committee ChairmanRick Keen, Pastoral Advisory Council ChairmanNow Available!See page 3 for details!ACTS RetreatsContact Fr. Joe .981-0874AdorationSharron Patout . 988-2467Altar ServersAlbert Simien .591-0396Altar SocietyJudy Nelson . 993-0051Assistance to the NeedyCall the Church Office .981-0874Come Lord Jesus CoordinatorCharlene Bernard .981-4886Extraordinary Ministers of CommunionDebbie Caubarreaux .981-0874Knights of ColumbusRalph Gaubert 288-4234K.C. Ladies AuxiliaryMary Hernandez .654-4086LectorsDebra Thibodeaux .981-0874Nita McGoffin LibrarySusanne LeBlanc .981-0874Nursing Home MinistryTom Grote . 984-5876SacristansKeith Simon .981-4466 .832-419-6377ScoutingGreg Monte 349-7782Shut-In MinistryColeen Rosbury Hebert . 258-2909Stewardship CommitteeLewis Bernard 981-4886UshersRandal Menard .501-7080Welcome to St. Edmond Roman Catholic Church.December 26, 2021Holy FamilyOfThe LordOffice HoursMonday through Thursday: 8:00am-12:00 &12:30-4:00pmFriday: 8:00am-12:00Sunday Masses:Saturday Vigil.4:00pmSunday Masses.7:30, 9:00, 11:00am, & 5:00pm(Interpreted Masses for the deaf-Sunday 9:00am)Weekday MassesTuesday & ssions: 20 mins. before each weekday Mass;Saturdays: 3:00-3:45pm; Sundays before MassesCare of the SickOur Pastor will be notified immediately uponrequest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of theSick.FuneralsArrangements to be made by the family with theparish priest.WeddingsPlease contact our pastor, Fr. Campion, at least 6months prior to the desired wedding date.Baptism PreparationPlease call the office for details.Parish RegistrationAll parishioners are asked to ‘register’ with theparish office or by means of the website.Nita McGoffin Library Hours: Starts June 23, 2021Wednesdays & Thursdays from 11:00am-2:00pmWe sincerely hope you feel at home and among family and friends. If you are a visitor among us, we are happy to have you and hope you feelwelcomed. If you are seeking a Church home, we would be delighted to have you as one of our Church family members. The different churchorganizations welcome your participation in their activities, which you can enjoy. We hope everyone experiences the meaning of Christ’s Body asthey are members of St. Edmond. For your convenience, various groups are listed on this page with a contact person and phone number.

From the Pastor:COFFEEOLOGY: Espresso yourself. Stay grounded. Better latte than never.Take life one cup at a time. Take time to smell the coffee.I like coffee. I like this meme as well. I remember a time when I thought itwould be a good idea to give up coffee for Lent. I started out on Ash Wednesday Fr. Joe Campionwith a firm resolve. And then the headaches came. And then irritability set in. By Friday, thereading for the day asked the question— “Is this what I want from your fasting? That it leadsto quarreling and fighting? God spoke to me. So, for the sake of my staff at All Saints Churchin New Orleans, I resumed drinking coffee.We have Community Coffee right across the street from St. Edmond Church. It’s a nice placewith good products and a calm atmosphere. Starting on Sunday, January 9th, the atrium at St.Edmond Administration building will be open from 8:00 am until 12:30 pm. Every Sundaycoffee will be provided for those who want to gather to either chat or just read a good book.Our library will also have books provided for those who might want to relax with somereligious reading material.We will have parishioners on hand to volunteer to be present in the atrium to make coffee.Please consider coming to meet one another or to come with friends to grab a cup of coffee.Part of our mission at St. Edmond Church is to do our part to inculcate a spirit of hospitality.Friendliness goes a long was to attract people to a church.I also like this meme as well: “A new study found that people who take their coffee black aremore likely to exhibit psychopathic traits. And people who order quad shot, non-fat, vanillasoy, extra foam, light whip with caramel drizzle are likely to be their victims.”I take my coffee with cream and sugar.In St. Edmond,Fr. Joe

MONDAY 12/27/2021Office Lobby ClosedNo Mass or Communion Service6:45pm Life In The Spirt Mtg.Family CenterTUESDAY 12/28/2021Office Lobby Closed6:00pm Prayer Mtg.Meeting RmWEDNESDAY 12/29/2021Office Lobby Closed11:00-2:00pm OpenLibrary11:40am ConfessionsChurch12:10pm MassChurch1:30pm Come Lord JesusGathering Rm4:00pm 40 Hr. Devotion24 Hr. ChapelTHURSDAY 12/30/2021Office Lobby Closed6:00am ConfessionsChurch6:30am MassChurch6:30pm Come Lord JesusMeeting Rm6:00pm 9am Choir PracticeChurch7:00pm 11am Choir PracticeChurch40 Hr. Devotion24 Hr. ChapelFRIDAY 12/31/2021Office Lobby ClosedDevotion Concludes(No 8:30a Mass)4:00pm New Years Eve MassChurchHoly Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephPage 32021 Bishop’s AppealOur parish’s BSA goal is asfollows:St. Edmond ChurchBSA ParishGoal: 56,393.00**As of November 30th youhave given 53,357.23towards the goal, 94.6%.**Funds raised go to supportthe nearly 40 ministries ofthe diocese.The Fall SessionEpiphanyof theLordHas Concluded.The Spring Session willbegin Feb. 16 thruSATURDAY 01/01/20228:30am New Years Day MassChurch10:00pm Al-Anon Mtg.Family Center4:00pm AnticipatedSUNDAY 01/02/2022Mass Schedule: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm4:00pm Boy ScoutsDowling HallMay 11, 2022St. Edmond Churchis pleased to announce that we now offerElectronic giving as a way to automate your offertorydonations. Electronic giving is convenient so thatwhen travelling, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, this program willallow your offerings to continue on an uninterrupted basis. To setup a recurring giving schedule, visit us online at www.stedmond.org and locate the Online Giving button located on theHome Page. Also, you can use the QR code on the front of thisbulletin on your smart phone! If you choose this method of electronic giving, and you receive envelopes, please call the office at 9810874 to cancel the mailing of envelopes!REMEMBERING THE CENTENNIALCAMPAIGN! TO THOSE OF US WHO HAVEPLEDGED please continue to honor your pledges!“.where your treasure is, therealso will your heart be.” Lk 12No Collection Report .Early publicationTHANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS!!We give to the support of the church NOTbecause the church needs, but because WE NEED togive back to God a generous share of what He hasfirst given to us!“The size of your giving is not measured by how much yougive but by how much is left over after you give.”UPDATE TO THE APPEAL!Our goal for the campaign is 1,090,000As of November 2021 we have donated 1,127,384.25 towards the goal!This is 103.42% of our goal! Congratulations!Keep updated with what is going on in our parish! Goto either the website: www.stedmond.org or look us upon Facebook as “St. Edmond Church”PRIESTS’ MASS SCHEDULE (Jan. 1 & 2)Fr. Gil will celebrate Mass Sun. 11:00amFr. Joe will celebrate all other Masses

Please Remember in Your PrayersMarie LeBlanc, Walter Bertrand, Dustin Laster, Jim Bernard, Shannon Colley, Nita McGoffin, DarrellBaudoin, Donna DeBarbieris, Pam Boquet, Calab Sharyless (soldier), Emmy Colligan, Macey Fidler,Megan Begnaud, Gordy (Jack) Sarver, Angie Boudreaux, Connie Petro, Ann Boyd, Chrissy Ebrahim,Cynthia Dixon, Cindy Shields, Roy Family, Shanequa Griffin, Betty Reynolds, Loretta Richard, SmithFamily, Joey Laster, Karen (Skinner) Reaux, Donna Chachere, Joyce Broussard, Jeanette LeBlanc, AlginHolland, Henry & Glynda Pepper, Laura Lavergne, Joyce LeBlanc, Scott Durbin, Marie Alma Roy,David Hindelang, Shelby Elias, Daniel LeBlanc, Phyllis Ryder, Bobbi Durbin, Danielle Willis, DebbieZorn, Alfred Boudreaux, Lisa Stewart, Gaele Meyer, Cole Pecot, Janice Elter, John BienvenuMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMonday, Dec. 27 (Saint John), Poor Souls inPurgatoryTuesday, Dec. 28 (The Holy Innocents),Bill & Alyson Vidacovich, Karleen BishopWednesday, Dec. 29 Rosamaria Reyes-Silva &Carlos (living), Karleen BishopThursday, Dec. 30 Karleen BishopFriday, Dec. 31 Dr. Charles Baughman,Karleen BishopEpiphany of the LordSaturday, Jan. 1 (Saint Damasus), M/M GilbertDutel & James & Dwayne, M/M Altere Fontenot& children, Charlie Thibodeaux, Raymond Perot,Bobby & Leon Beaugh, Kenny Beaugh, RonaldRoy, Karleen Bishop, Jesse Duhon, JeromeDuhon, Sr., Joshua Babineaux, Bo Welch, RalphMarino, Estello & Joseph Marino, Bernice &Jesse Kerry, Biago & Francesca Marino, EdwardMorgan, James & Bret Fruge’Sunday, Jan. 2Emma Lou Stoutes & Family, Francis LeBlanc,Raymond Perot, James & Audrey Bertrand,Darrell Baudoin, Karleen Bishop, Bo Welch,James & Bret Fruge’NOTICE!!The Church Office is holding candles for loved onesfrom “The Remembrance Mass”. These can bepicked up during Office Hours: Mon-Thurs. 8am4pm, closed for lunch 12-12:30pm, Fri. 8am-12noon.ENGAGED COUPLES Spend a weekend awayfrom the cares and distractions of everyday living. Attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend. The weekend is open to any engaged couplewanting to prepare for a deeper more meaningful lifetogether in a marriage recognized by the CatholicChurch according to its Church law. Upcomingweekend dates are Feb. 25-27, April 22-24, Sept. 16-18, 2022. For cost of weekends, other dates, and tolearn more, visit our website at www.ceelafayette.orgor contact Paul & Carolyn Trahan at (337)2548947 or cee.trahan@gmailcom.Note: Some names may be removed from the Prayer Listevery six weeks to make room for other parishioners orfamily members that need our prayers!PRAY FOR A PRIEST EVERY DAYEternal Father, we lift up to You these and allthe priests of the world. Sanctify them! Healand guide them. Mold them into the likenessof Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest.May their lives be pleasing to You.In Jesus’ name we pray. AmenMonday, Dec. 27Tuesday, Dec. 28Wed., Dec. 29Thurs., Dec. 30Friday, Dec. 31Saturday, Jan. 1Sunday, Jan. 2Rev. Kyle WhiteRev. Ryszard Zawadzki, SVDRev. Travis AbadieRev. Lawrence AbaraRev. George Ajuruchi, SSJPope FrancisPope Emeritus Benedict XVILift up our priests with prayer!BAPTISM CLASSOur Baptism Classes are now givenprivately by Deacon Frank or Fr. Joe.Please call the office for an appointmentwith either of them (981-0874)! Parents andGodparents are required to attend such a sessionbefore the actual Baptism.You may attend the class elsewhere; simply bring us yourcertificate of completion.Festival de la vieRespect, Protect, and Serve All LifeSaturday, January 15, 2022Meet at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelistat 8:00am for Mass & RosaryPARC INTERNATIONAL9am-1pmPro-Life Prayer Walk Begins 9:30amPraise and Worship Begins 10:30amFree Food, Games, Music, Photo BoothBegins 11:30amFestival Ends 1:00pm