Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church ........................ Bossier City, Louisiana
Saint George Catholic Church ....................................... Coushatta, Louisiana
2 March 2008
Scheduled Liturgical Ministries
Mary, Queen of Peace
This Week’s
Ministries
Sunday, 2 March 2008
P. Mudafort, D. Mudafort, D. McGarry,
E. Broderick, L. McGarry, & S. Arrant
C. Beeman & R. Jackson
TBD
E. Broderick & M. Broderick
M. Emmer, R. Regenold, M. Hunt, M. Hunt
P. Busi
C. Stewart
L. Kruse, D. Simon, B. Arrant, D. Lachery
M. Zapczynski
L. Wilson
Extraordinary Ministers
Lectors
Presentation of Gifts
Children’s Liturgy
Altar Servers
Ushers
Cantor
Organist
Mary, Queen of Peace
Next Week’s
Ministries
Lectors
Presentation of Gifts
Children’s Liturgy
Altar Servers
Ushers
Cantor
Organist
Sunday, 9 March 2008
D. Simon, D. Drudge, K. Gordon,
M. Gordon, H. Jones, & M. Akins
B. Krumtum & T. Irwin
TBD
M. Beiger & J. Hardin
T. Perry, J. Perry, R. Lagasse, & K. Reyes
P. Busi
C. Stewart
T.Akins, S.Noone, H.Curley, & C.Koestner
M. Zapczynski
L. Wilson
Mass Intentions
Sunday, 2 March 2008
R. Mabile, W. Twilligear, & J. Tracy
M. Trisler & R. Trisler
Tracy family
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P. Busi
L. Wilson
Saint George
Saturday, 8 March 2008
J. Perry, L. Lyle, M. Caplis,
M. Hunt, & P. Spoor
T. Perry & P. Wiggins
TBD
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Extraordinary Ministers
Sunday, 9 March 2008
R. Mabile, W. Twilligear, & J. Tracy
B. Flores & J. Shaw
TBD
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P. Busi
L. Wilson
Readings for the Week
Tuesday
(3/04)
Wednesday
(3/05)
7:30 a.m.
Thursday
(3/06)
Friday
(3/07)
7:30 a.m.
 Blanche DeFayette
 Marshall Hughes
For Altar Servers.
For Altar Servers.
 Joe Murphree
For full parish participation in the
Diocesan Stewardship Appeal.
That the importance of forgiveness
and reconciliation between
individuals and peoples may be
understood.
For love of neighbor.
7:30 a.m.
For more priestly vocations.
Saturday
(3/01)
Sunday
(3/02)
Saint George
Saturday, 1 March 2008
R. Vay, P. Plette, L. Plette,
M. Price & G. Price
D. Faulk & S. Reyes
TBD
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4:00 p.m. Vigil
S.G. 8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
1Sm16:1b,6-7,10-13a;Ps23;Eph5:8-14;Jn9:1-41or9:1,6-9,13-17,34-38
Is 65:17-21; Ps 30; Jn 4:43-54
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46; Jn 5:1-16
Is 49:8-15; Ps 145; Jn 5:17-30
Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106; Jn 5:31-47
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7; Jn 7:40-53
Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-4
millionaire from Philadelphia who used her fortune to help Indians
and black people, Katherine Drexel founded the Sisters of the
Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored and Xavier University
in New Orleans. She was born in Philadelphia and was given an
excellent education, she traveled widely. As a wealthy girl of the
period, she had a grand debut into society, but when she nursed her stepmother
through a 3-year terminal illness she saw that all the Drexel money could not buy
safety from pain or death, and her life took a profound turn. After much discussion
with Bishop O’Connor, she wrote in 1889, “The feast of St. Joseph brought me
the grace to give the remainder of my life to the Indians and the Colored.”
Newspaper headlines screamed “Gives Up Seven Million!”
After 3½ years of training, she and her first group of nuns opened a boarding
school in Santa Fe. A string of foundations followed. By 1942 she had a system of
black Catholic schools in 13 states, plus 40 mission centers, and 23 rural schools.
Segregationists harassed her work, even burning a school in Pennsylvania. In all,
she established 50 missions for Indians in 16 states.
A
Sanctuary Lamp
Ad Honorem *
Altar Servers.
Prayer Requests
Remember in prayer those who are sick, that they may receive the healing that they need
whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual.
Michael Acurio, Ermelinda Amaral, Jeanine Chamberlin, William Cole, Joe
Cramer, Marie Faires, Isabelle Feliciano, Robbie Fisher, Tracy Hendricks, Benee
Irwin, Norma Kaylor, George Johnson, Shannon Johnson, Ronnie Lafitte, Rick
Muncie, Joann Sampson, Katie Lynn Shokley, Becky Sterba, Pat Stoute, Donald
Taylor, Brett Wynn, and Ferrel Zeller
and all those who care for and love them.
Last Week’s Collections and Attendance
Weekend of 10 February 2008
If you or a family member wish to be placed on the prayer list, please telephone the church
office. The list will begin anew at the start of each month. Also, if you know of a parishioner
who is hospitalized please telephone the church office. Privacy laws make it difficult for us
to get the names from the hospital. Thank-you.
Mary, Queen of Peace
Requiescat in Pace†
‡
Requiem æternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Matthew Campbell
Operating Fund
$5,447.37
Building Fund
Owed on Building
$405.00
($565,586.29)
Saint George
Operating Fund
Communal Penance Service
A Mary, Queen of Peace Lenten Communal Penance Service is scheduled for
this Wednesday, 5 March 2008 at 6:00 p.m. There are always several visiting
priests in order to keep the confessional lines as short as possible.
*
In honor of
†
Rest in peace
‡
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and may everlasting light shine upon them.
$623.00
Thank-you for your generosity.
Saint Katherine Drexel
(1858 – 1955)
Canonized 1 October 2000
Feast 3 March
Attendance
MQOP
Saint George
117 / 202
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
“Then Jesus said, ‘I came into this world for judgment, so that those who do not see might see,’”
A Reflection From Our Pastor
Dear Friends in Christ,
We are in the middle of Lent. Our reflections on Sundays of Lent have been focused on the fundamentals of our faith and on
our response to God’s call through baptism. On this 4th Sunday, the Church draws our attention on what Yahweh told prophet
Samuel: “I don’t see as people see; they look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart.” (I Samuel 16:7) God was
looking for a young man to take the place of King Saul and the prophet was sent to the house of Jesse of Bethlehem. God was
not impressed by seven of the sons of Jesse, though each one of them had been very impressive in the sight of Samuel. The
gospel deals with the same theme of “seeing” (John 9:1 – 41) The blind man in the story not only gains his vision but also
comes to spiritual insight about Jesus. At the same time, the well educated Pharisees grew progressively blinder. Lent is for us
an invitation to renew our decision to see clearly: that is, to live by the light of faith. Jesus is light and truth to us.
Fr. Joseph Ampatt
Passion Play
Inside Our Parish
Mary, Queen of Peace
Sunday
(3/02)
Monday
(3/03)
Tuesday
(3/04)
Wednesday
(3/05)
Thursday
(3/06)
Friday
(3/07)
Saturday
(3/08)
Adult Education
K-5 P.S.R.
Reconciliation
Mass
Youth Group
Communion Service
Boy Scouts 205
Choir Practice
Mass
Food Pantry
R.C.I.A.
Ladies’ Guild Supper
Mass
M.S.-H.S. - P.S.R.
Penance Service
Mass
Food Pantry
Eucharistic Adoration
Benediction
Mass
3/9 Bull. Deadline
Stations of the Cross
Reconciliation
Mass
9:50 a.m.
9:50 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Saint George
Reconciliation
Mass
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
The annual Mary, Queen of Peace Passion Play has been
scheduled for Saturday, 15 and Sunday, 16 March 2008 at 6:00
p.m. This is presented by our Middle School and High School
Youth Group. Admission is free; donations will be accepted.
Food will be provided preceding the Saturday show only.
High School Scholarship
No Mass
N/A
The Knight of Columbus Council 4873 Scholarship
Program is open to all High School Seniors with an
overall B average and a member of any Bossier Parish
Catholic Church or Mission. A copy of required
documents for the competition can be obtained at the Church Office, for more
information please telephone Brett Barrow at (318) 742-7169. The deadline to
turn in application is Monday, 31 March 2008.
Outside Our Parish
3/9 Bull. Deadline
Stations of the Cross
11:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Religious Gift Shop Items
Saint Mary of the Pines Gift Shop has just received a new
shipment of religious articles and gift items for all occasions,
especially: Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and
R.C.I.A. Shop early while the selections are plentiful. They
offer complimentary gift wrapping. Stop by after Mass on
Sunday or weekdays, Monday – Friday, from 1:00 p.m. –
4:00 pm.
Finding Light Amid the Darkness
Mary, Queen of Peace has scheduled our Lenten
Parish Retreat, “FINDING LIGHT AMID THE
DARKNESS” Sunday, 9 March starting at 3:00 p.m.
with Fr. Pike Thomas of Saint Jude Catholic Church.
The Gospel of John is filled with imagery of light and
darkness and becomes a sort of mirror for us as we pick
our way through life’s shadows. Fr. Pike says, “In the
few hours we are together, I will invite you to use this
Gospel to find and follow the Light.” Bring your Bibles
so that we can meditate on the Scriptures in spiritual talks, common and
individual prayer, and discussion. Schedule: Talks and discussion 3:00 – 5:00
p.m.; Mass at 5:00 p.m.; Supper at 6:00 p.m.; and wrap-up talks 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Food Pantry Needs
Your Christ The King/Saint Jude/Mary, Queen of Peace/Saint
George Food Pantry is currently in need of Peanut Butter and
Jelly.
We Are the Body of Christ
Our Appeal leadership for Mary,Queen of
Peace and Saint Goerge joins with our
pastor in thanking you for the support
shown to the Annual Diocesan Stewardship
Appeal last weekend. Our goal remains to
have each of our families participate fully
in this effort. If you have not yet provided
a pledge in support of the 2008 Appeal,
please take time to fill out a pledge card
and return envelope located in the church narthex, or contact an usher if you find
one unavailable. Gifts can also be made on-line at www.dioshpt.org.
Stations of the Cross
In Brief
MQOP and SG parishes offer Stations of the Cross
Fridays in Lent at 6:00 p.m. No devotion helps us more
literally obey Christ’s injunction to take up our cross and
follow Him.
 Fr. Michael Joly will conduct a Lenten Mission at Saint Joseph Catholic
Church, 3 – 5 March, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Titled: The Power of the Eucharist,
Food Away From Home.
All Altar Servers
There will be an Altar Server Appreciation Day and
Training Session for all current altar servers and any boy or
girl, fourth grade and above, interested in serving in this
important ministry. This event is scheduled for this Sunday, 2
March 2008 right after the 11:00 Mass and is geared for the
entire family. There will be prizes and lunch will be provided.
Fish Fry
The Knights of Columbus are having a Fish Fry every Friday
night in Lent from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the K.C. hall. Price:
$7.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids.
 Catholic Women’s League will meet at Saint Catherine of Siena Church on
Tuesday, 11 March, 10:30 am. Cost $6. Canned goods and used clothing gifts
will be collected. Contact Sarah Bates at (318) 797-2205.
 Protecting God’s Children Sessions, Wednesdays, 12 March, 9 April, and 14
May at 6:00 p.m. at the Catholic Centre.
 Christus Schumpert Cancer Treatment Center, 915 Margaret Place. is
sponsoring a FREE Abdominal Aortic Screening Program on Saturday, 15
March 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Appointments required, space limited. Call
(318) 681-4824 for appointment. Abdominal aortic aneurysms are 13th leading
cause of death in U.S. and 3rd leading cause of sudden death in men.