The Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2021

Pastoral Team:

Rev. Gregory J. Daigle, Pastor Alfred J. Ricard II, Deacon

Wanda Ashley, Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry

Donna Carville, R. C. I. A.

Website: www.stjohnchurchplaq.org

Email: stjohnchurchplaq@sj.brcoxmail.com

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Parish Office Staff:

Medric Smith, Jr., Business Manager Marsha Dupont, Secretary

Susan Landry, Secretary Lily Skidmore, Secretary Gary Perrault, Maintenance Masses: Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am Tuesday 6:00 pm

Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7:00 am

Baptism: Please contact the Parish Office.

Marriage: Please contact the pastor a minimum of six months before the wedding.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Tuesday 5:30-5:45 pm

Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm

St. John the Evangelist Church

57805 Main Street — Plaquemine, Louisiana 70764-2531 Phone: (225) 687-2402 — 687-3337 — Fax: 687-1587

24 Hour Prayer Line: (225) 687-1554

The Baptism of the Lord — January 10, 2021

It may seem obvious that the theme for the Baptism of the Lord is “water,” but when one spends time with the readings today, one can see many different connotations for that water and its power. Isaiah calls the poor who are thirsty and tired to come to the water and take the spiritual food and drink that will be provided if we but seek the Lord. Here, God is both destination and consolation. The responsorial psalm follows suit with the image of drawing water from the springs of salvation. 1 John takes us to the reality of Christ as Eucharist: not only Jesus’ birth and baptism, but his death, as we hear that Jesus came “by water and by blood.” The Gospel depicts John baptizing Jesus with water, and the Spirit baptizing Jesus. We experience both the humanity and the divinity of Christ. Indeed, water has much power to save us. BEING THE MESSENGER When we go to a pop music concert, there is often an opening act. Usually they are a young group on their way up, or older musicians who are past their prime and still hanging on in the business. This is indeed a hard job. In the comedy world it is the same thing. You have to warm up the crowd. You are not who they are coming to see, and audiences may be unresponsive, come in late, or not pay a lot of attention. Yet John had no problem being the opening act, the messenger, the harbinger of faith for Jesus. He was very devout in his faith and knew what his role was. Many Jews were actively seeking a messiah, and he was quick to let them know that he was not the one for whom they were waiting. “I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Yet he conducted his ministry with faith and hope.

BEING THE MESSAGE As John humbly carried out his mission and Jesus accepted this simple baptism by John, the Holy Spirit indeed came down upon Jesus, and God proclaimed for the first time, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Thus Jesus began his formal ministry. There must have been much that he already knew, but also much that he uncovered each day in his encounters with the disciples and the crowds. As he responded “yes” to the Father over and over, his thirst was quenched and his spirit strengthened. How many times do we witness baptisms in the parish? The priest ministers with simple elements of water and oil, but the Spirit is called down each time. Every time we participate, we are experiencing the message, experiencing the call again. How many times have we blessed ourselves with holy water, or participated in a sprinkling rite? Yet in these days, when church fonts are empty due to safety precautions, we need to remember those other times, trust in God, and sing the prayer of Isaiah in our hearts about drawing the water joyfully. We must trust in the message. We must become the message of God’s saving action through our baptism and our lives.

Daily Scripture Reading

January 11-17, 2021 Monday, January 11: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday, January 12: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday, January 13: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday, January 14: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-7c, 8-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday, January 15: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday, January 16: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday, January 17: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

The Son of God is manifested to the world first through the visit of the magi. Today God’s Son is brought into the world and is present to the world through His Church.

If you think God is calling you to a Church vocation, contact Fr. Josh Johnson at 225.336.8778,

jjohnson@diobr.org, or visit www.diobr.org/vocations.

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus Charity Calendar Sales Drive has begun. Over $15,000 in cash

prizes! Buy a calendar for $20.00 and participate in 365 drawings REGARDLESS OF HOW OFTEN YOU WIN!! 2021 drawings begin the first week of February. Calendars can be purchased by contacting Ruel Seneca at 225.385.0930.

Please support the Knights of Columbus in all the good works they do for our church and community.

Baptisms and Seminars

Baptism Seminars Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, March 1, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, May 3, 2021 Baptisms Saturday, January 23, 2021 Saturday, April 24, 2021 Saturday, May 22, 2021

The Baptism Seminars are held on the third floor of the church office at 7pm. The Baptisms are usually held on the fourth Saturday of the month following 4pm Mass. Dates are subject to change. Please call Lily Skidmore at the church office (225.687.2402) during the early stages of pregnancy to confirm the dates of the seminar.

Eucharistic Adoration

These words of Jesus are an excellent invitation to prayer before the Blessed Sacrament:

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.” (Mt 11:28) The Adoration Chapel is open from 4am-10pm. Adorers will be limited to two at a time in the chapel. We regret that because of the current restrictions, some may have to be turned away.

There are many available hours. To volunteer for a scheduled hour or as a substitute, please contact JoAnn Daigle at 225.687.4621 or 225.776.4865.

Bible Study

Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life is a 10-week video study program and book. Anchored in the life of Christ as presented in the Gospels, this study explores the entirety of Jesus’ life—who he is, what he is really like, what he taught, what he did for our salvation, and what all of this means for us as Catholics today.

Bible Study begins Thursday, January 14, 2021. Thursday sessions are from 1:30-3pm OR 6:30-8pm OR beginning Monday, January 18 from 6-7:30pm. Sessions will be held in the Parish Hall.

Holy Spirit Prayer Group

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will meet Sunday, January 10 from 3-5pm in church. The mission of the prayer group is to offer praise to God, and intercessory prayers for individuals, our community and the needs of the world. Prayers are offered for the success of our parish efforts through our many organizations that reach out to parishioners and the community at large.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group also welcomes folks of different denominations and those who may not be connected to a church community at this time. For more information, contact the church office at 225.687.2402. All are welcome. Come join us!

In Loving Memory…

A grateful acknowledgement is made to the following person who donated a memorial gift to the Building Fund in loving memory of:

Marie Marionneaux

Donated by:

Christmas Flowers and Decorations 2020

In Loving Memory

Patricia Ann Bahry LeBlanc

Mr. & Mrs. Ed Bahry, Sr. & Family Mr. & Mrs. Biem Gomez & Family Mr. & Mrs. Leonce Cedotal & Family Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Orcino, Sr. Mr & Mrs. Anthony Leonard Albares Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Albares, Sr. Very Rev. Jerome A. Dugas Sister Catherine

Sister Mary Rita Sister Cecile Scott Jude Marino A. J. & Nera Rodriguez

Anthony Sr. & Mary “Dee” Marino Kids of St. Jude

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Smothers Mr. & Mrs. Victor Boudreaux Gail Dupont

Nona, Michael & Cheryl Boudreaux Maria & Ed Reeves, Sr.

Bena & Joseph Matassa Brenda Fremin Luke Fremin, Sr. Mary D. Fremin Charles Drago Rosa C. Drago Faye Troxclair Paul Troxclair Jenny Boudreaux Alton Boudreaux, Sr.

Andrew & Josephine Canova Carlo & Kurt Canova

Jerry & Cutsy Blanchard Victor & Olivia Blanchard Maxx & Leona Hoffman Andrew J. Zito

Johnny & Johnny Zito, Jr. Joseph & Lena Zito

Andrew & Josephine Canova Carlo & Kurt Canova

The Mr. & Mrs. Gasper Pizzolato, Sr. Family The Palermo Family

The Gaudin Family The Louviere Family The Chemin Family Sarahphine Stein Tarek Smart

Nick Mancuso Family Roger Adams

Josh Barker

My Papa, My Momma & Maurice Ma-Ma & Paw Paw Brown Family Ma-Ma & Paw Paw Duhon Family Yvonne G. Melancon Mary A. D. Quaid Jaynell Lopez Albert Lopez, Jr. Patrick Gaudet Anthony D. Capone Ronald L. Capone Cindy L. Capone

Mervin & Leona Gourgues Shirley G. Zito

Michael Gourgues Dottie & J. P. Markins Linward Barbier, Jr. Cletus Durand Family Elizabeth M. Tullier Frank Ragusa Family Placito Mancuso Family Norman Morales Family J. D. Collins Family Bezet & Cazes Families Family & Friends Allen & Alberta Buquoi Michael Clause

Dwight Marix Mary Jo Primeaux Lane Panepinto

John & Ann Ruiz & Family

Mervin & Leona Gourgues & Family Max Hoffman

Leona Hoffman Gerald Hoffman John Hoffman, Sr. Milton Allen

Tommy Allen Mosley Doris Allain

Vivian Allain Phil Pettus Lee Canova

Mary Belle D’Albor Paul D’Albor, Sr. Paul D’Albor, Jr.

Yves & Vera Ramirez & Family Fred J. Sanchez

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Falcon Family Mr. & Mrs. Earl Quatrevingt Family Camile Tempanaro & Parents

Mass Intentions — January 16-22, 2021

Saturday, January 16-4pm Mass

Msgr. Leonard Robin, Msgr. George Barbier, Fr. Eugene Engels, Fr. Jerome Dugas, Sister Catherine Labouré, Sister Mary Rita McSorley, Sister Cecile Poitras; Tina Rinaudo; Chong AE Kim Langlois; Roland “Dougie” Rivet, Hebert & Rivet Families; Alcee & Pauline Becnel, Evans & Virgie Dugas; Michael Laurent; Trista Parro, Myrtle & Capt. John Lively; Ernest & Josephine Lapeze, Lapeze Family, Ragusa Family; Frances Santangelo LeBlanc, Rita & Mike Santangelo, Anatole Santangelo; Yves & Vera Ramirez, Jane & Jerry, Kirsch Kember; M/M John Caffarel, Sr., M/M G. E. Marix; William “Bill” Middleton; Faye & Paul Troxclair; Ernest & Ethel B. Davis, Leborah B. Jessie, Mildred B. Davis, Doris H. Peterson, Avis Hamilton; Josh Landry

Sunday, January17-7:30am Mass

St. John Parishioners

Sunday, January 17-9am Mass

Msgr. Leonard Robin, Msgr. George Barbier, Fr. Eugene Engels, Fr. Jerome Dugas, Sister Catherine Labouré, Sister Mary Rita McSorley, Sister Cecile Poitras; Tina Rinaudo, Medric Smith, Sr., Margaret Smith, Bridget Smith Mann; Connie Clement; Marvin Allen, The Allen Family, The Diamond Family; Virginia Simon

Sunday, January 17-11am Mass

Cindy Dickerson, Earl J. LeJeune, Jr.; Anna Belle Davis; Brenda Fremin

Tuesday, January 19-6pm Mass

Murray & Dixie Suffrin

Wednesday, January 20-7am Mass

Margie Vitale

Thursday, January 21-7am Mass

A. W. “Bill” Ostergren

Friday, January 22-7am Mass

Winnie Gallagher

Sanctuary Candle

January 10, 2020

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Alex & Alice Nolan

Joann Nolan Serf

St. Clement of Rome Church

Johnny & Johnny Zito, Jr.

Rosary Group

A group of church members in Brusly have started a Rosary Group at St. John the Baptist Church Parish. They will meet every Tuesday at 3pm in the church or outdoors, weather permitting. Everyone is welcome!

Altar Society

The St. John Altar Society cleans the church,

assists the sacristans and provides assistance as needed for parish receptions. Monthly meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Church office conference room.

Altar Society Team 2 will be cleaning the church Wednesday, January 13. Volunteers are welcome!

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