St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

P.O. Box 28 (603 Main St.) Gueydan, LA 70542

337.536.9258 saintpeterchurch.org















And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock
I will build my Church. (Mt. 16:18)

Staff Rev. Fr. Jason Vidrine, Administrator/Principal
Leon Lejeune, Deacon
Effie Broussard, Secretary
Anna Mae Plaisance, Bookkeeper
Joan Lee, DRE
Sheldon Pic Broussard, Custodian

Office Hours 9am - 4pm Mon - Thurs
9am - 12 noon - Fridays

Holy Mass Monday No Mass
Tuesday 5.15pm
Wednesday 8.15am
Thursday 5.15pm
Friday 9.00am (Guest Home)
Saturday 4.00pm (Anticipated)
Sunday 7.00am
8.30am (St. David Chapel)
10.30am




Confessions Saturdays 3.00 - 3.45 pm
& 30 min before all other
Masses or by appointment.

Baptism Arrangements made by
the parents with Pastor.
Godparents must be
Confirmed and practicing
Catholics.

Marriage Arrangements made by
the couple with Pastor 6
months before desired date.

Anointing Emergency calls answered
immediately; call office for
Holy Communion or
Anointing of the Sick at
home or in hospital.


! Pastors Page !
My heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. Romans 10:1

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Dear Friends,

If youve followed Pope Francis preaching and teaching since being elected, youve noticed his constant
emphasis on the poor. This is nothing newhis whole life as a Priest, Bishop, and Cardinal has always
emphasized love and care for the poor. In fact, he took the name Francis upon his election because, as he
said, he was seated next to his friend, the Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes, during the conclave. When it
became clear the Cardinals had elected him Pope, he said, Cardinal Hummes embraced me and kissed me
and said: Dont forget the poorand that struck methe poorImmediately I thought of St Francis of
Assisi. Francis was a man of peace, a man of poverty, a man who loved and protected creation. As we hear
todays readings, its good to know the Churchs Social Teaching about the poor as found in the Churchs
Compendium of Social Doctrine:

183. Human misery is a clear sign of man's natural condition of frailty and of his need for salvation (CCC
2448). Christ the Savior showed compassion in this regard, identifying Himself with the least among men
(cf. Mt 25:40,45). It is by what they have done for the poor that Jesus Christ will recognize his chosen ones.
When the poor have the good news preached to them' (Mt 11:5), it is a sign of Christ's presence (CCC
2443). Jesus says: You always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me (Mt 26:11; cf. Mk
14:7; Jn 12:8). He makes this statement not to contrast the attention due to Him with service of the poor.
Christian realism, while appreciating on the one hand the praiseworthy efforts being made to defeat poverty,
is cautious on the other hand regarding ideological positions and Messianistic beliefs that sustain the illusion
that it is possible to eliminate the problem of poverty completely from this world. This will happen only
upon Christ's return, when He will be with us once more, for ever. In the meantime, the poor remain
entrusted to us and it is this responsibility upon which we shall be judged at the end of time (cf. Mt 25:31-
46): Our Lord warns us that we shall be separated from him if we fail to meet the serious needs of the poor
and the little ones who are his brethren (CCC 1033).
184. The Church's love for the poor is inspired by the Gospel of the Beatitudes, by the poverty of Jesus and
by His attention to the poor. This love concerns material poverty and also the numerous forms of cultural
and religious poverty (CCC 2444).. The Church, since her origin and in spite of the failing of many of her
members, has not ceased to work for their relief, defense and liberation through numerous works of charity
which remain indispensable always and everywhere (CCC 2448). Prompted by the Gospel injunction,
You have received without paying, give without pay (Mt 10:8), the Church teaches that one should assist
one's fellow man in his various needs and fills the human community with countless works of corporal and
spiritual mercy. Among all these, giving alms to the poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity:
it is also a work of justice pleasing to God (CCC 2447), even if the practice of charity is not limited to
alms-giving but implies addressing the social and political dimensions of the problem of poverty. In her
teaching the Church constantly returns to this relationship between charity and justice: When we attend to
the needs of those in want, we give them what is theirs, not ours. More than performing works of mercy, we
are paying a debt of justice. The Council Fathers strongly recommended that this duty be fulfilled correctly,
remembering that what is already due in justice is not to be offered as a gift of charity (CCC 2446). Love
for the poor is certainly incompatible with immoderate love of riches or their selfish use (CCC 2445) (cf.
Jas 5:1-6).
In His service,
Fr. Vidrine






TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Monday, 9/23 (NO MASS)
Tuesday, 9/24- 5:15 p.m (ST. PETER CHURCH)
Mass Intention: Mrs. Sidney Lounsberry (Bday)
Also remembered in prayer at this Mass: Billy Zaunbrecher, Proford Petry, Dec/Willie Petry fly, Dec/L.C. Melancon
fly, The Holy Souls, J.C. Broussard, Nelis Matthews, Hattie H. Matthews, Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Floyd, Eza &
Anthony Touchet, Stanley Broussard, Whitney & Helen Thibodeaux
Living: Willie Petry fly, L.C. Melancon fly, Conversion/Sinners, Special Intention
Wednesday, 9/25 - 8:15 a.m (SPS MASS - ST. PETER CHURCH)
Mass Intention: Faye Klein (annv)
Also remembered in prayer at this Mass: Billy Zaunbrecher, Proford Petry, Dec/Willie Petry fly, Dec/L.C. Melancon
fly, The Holy Souls, Karl Petry, Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Floyd, Eza & Anthony Touchet, Stanley Broussard,
Whitney & Helen Thibodeaux
Living: Willie Petry fly, L.C. Melancon fly, Conversion/Sinners, Special Intention
Thursday, 9/26 -5 :15 p.m. (ST. PETER CHURCH)
(St. Cosmas, St. Damian)
Mass Intention: Billy Zaunbrecher, Proford Petry, Dec/Willie Petry, Dec/L.C. Melancon fly, The Holy Souls
Also Remembered in prayer at this Mass: Floyd, Eza & Anthony Touchet, Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Stanley
Broussard, Whitney & Helen Thibodeaux
Living: Willie Petry fly, L.C. Melancon fly, Conversion/Sinners, Special Intention
Friday, 9/27- 9: 00 a.m. (COMMUNION SERVICE - GUEYDAN GUEST HOME)
Mass Intention: Guy Ledoux & Dec fly (Note: Holy Mass will be offered by Fr. Vidrine on pilgrimage)
Also remembered in prayer at this Mass: Billy Zaunbrecher, Proford Petry, Dec/Willie Petry fly, Dec/L.C.
Melancon fly, The Holy Souls, Dwayne Zaunbrecher, M/M Wilbur Guidry, M/M C.P. Zaunbrecher, Floyd, Eza &
Anthony Touchet, Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Stanley Broussard, Whitney & Helen Thibodeaux
Living: Willie Petry fly, L.C. Melancon fly, Conversion/Sinners, Special Intention
Saturday, 9/28- 4:00 p.m. (ST. PETER CHURCH)
(Anticipated - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Mass Intention: Clifton Simon (annv 5 yrs)
Also remembered in prayer at this Mass: Carl Sonnier (Bday), J.D. Simon (Bday), Melissa LeJeune, Wilson &
Oneita Marceaux, Dec/Alexon Cormier fly, Dec/Dupree Marceaux fly, Dec/M&M Leon Schexnider fly,
Dec/Vance Benoit fly, Wilson & Elma Rose Smith, Freddie & Helen LeBeouf, Martin & Bernice Sonnier, M/M
Ernest Hebert, Huland Breaux, Joseph Simon, Neelis & Faye Bertrand, M/M Joe Bertrand, Rodney Stelly Sr, Lela
Suggs, Obray & Alde Bourque, Dollie Brotherton, Mark Smith, Sidney, Eva, Gerthia, Joan & Emery Quebodeaux,
Eddie, Eda & E.J. Istre, Mary I. Lormand, Ella I. Vallo, Amy Breaux, Curtis & Stuna Breaux, J. Boatner Hebert, Mark
LeBlanc,Theresa B. Fuqua, Clarence, Marie, Clarence Jr., John A. & Walter Bertrand, George, Lenia, Barbara, Faye,
Mildred, Pat, Henrietta & Jim Klein, M/M Wilfred Broussard Sr, Robert Paul Francis, M/M Sidney Lounsberry, Susan
Earls, Carrie Walpole, Percy LaPointe, Cathy Klein Langley, Wallace P. Abshire, Rachel Abshire, M/M Dominic
Abshire, Santo Rizzuto, M/M Ozone, Murphy & Jim Guidry, J.C.Broussard, M/M Guy Broussard, Michael Sztroin,
Bubba Petry, Percy Petry Sr, Dec/Willie Petry fly, Dec/Lozan Louvierre fly, M/M Odgen Myers, M/M Willis Myers,
Dorcey & Shirley Fruge, Billy Zaunbrecher, Blaine & Patrick Petry, Emick Melancon, Proford Petry, Dec/L.C.
Melancon fly,The Holy Souls, Louise T.Bertrand & fly, Preston J., P.J. & Laura Broussard, Ralph Sr & Delta
Jannise, M/M H.P. Guzardo, Edward Saal Sr, Ruby Hanley, Dec/I.P. Saal Sr fly, Patrick, Joseph & Sloyd Touchet,
James & Jimmie Monvoisin, Duffy & Eumea David, Bob & Theresa Azbell, Earlean Clynes, Buck & Ouida Campbell,
Charlie J, Lillian & Virgil Benoit, Alicia & Brant Istre, Carley Marceaux, M/M Neelis Adams, M/M Enis Touchet,
Dec/Ernest Saltzman fly, Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Floyd, Eza & Anthony Touchet, Stanley Broussard, Whitney &





Helen Thibodeaux, Lee & Danny Louvier, Noah Sr, Noah Jr, Rosa & Laura Menard, Mildred Benoit, Oris, Wanda,
Carolyn & Randy Butch Menard, Nelson & Earline Lege, Ozemay & Adeline Louvier & Sons, Evelyn Istre, Nelis
Matthews, Hattie H. Matthews, Ezell & Michael Thibodeaux, Erin Krielow Lahr, Melvin & Hazel Mouton, M/M
Exavier Lemaire, Norma Broussard, Ronda Mouton Hauser, Dolza & Nita Bertrand, Shirley Bertrand Roberts,
Manson Abshire, Marcel, Rene& Marguerite Julien, Larry & Darlene Snell, Dec/Anthony Rizzuto fly, Doris
Lougon, M/M Oran, Earl, Delores, Donald, Diane & Glenn Lougon, Walter Crochet, M/M Sosthene Vincent, M/M
Owen & Robert Lounsberry, M/M Jimmy LeJeune, Dwight Vincent, Donald Greene, Shaun & Jasper Fontenot,
Edward Hebert, Harry Junior Lafleur, B.D. Simon, Joseph & Elrena Courville, IsraelToot,Sr. & Edith Simon,
Sheldon Reese, Doris Arabie, Wanda Landreneau, Buddy Arabie, Julius, Ruby & Allen Arabie, George Elliott, Mary
Lea Elliott, M/M Emile Guillory, M/M Armand Arabie, M/M Theolus Simon, M/M Charley Elliott, Emery &
Velma Lafosse, Marie L. Boudreaux, Robert, Bruce Broussard, Joseph, Ezia & Thomas Sonnier, Fr. Alcide
Sonnier, Karen Woods, Clyde Reese Sr., Dec/Henry Reese Sr. fly, M/M Ovie Abshire, M/M Jack Martin,
Dec/Winchester fly, Lloyd Quartemont, Oscar, Eldie, Garland, Sarah, Michael & Ty Theriot, Francis & Sarah
Chatagnier, Wilton & Dora Theriot,
Living: Oscar Theriot, Sr. fly, Special Intention (J.F.), Willie Petry fly, L.C. Melancon fly, Special Intention
Sunday, 9/29 - 7:00 a.m (ST. PETER CHURCH)
Mass Intention: Rodney Stelly Sr, Neelis & Faye Bertrand, M/M Joe Bertrand, M/M Joe Stelly, Agnes D. Cormier,
Joseph Simon, Cloma Stelly, M/M Freddie C. Broussard, Obrey & Alde Bourque, M/M Luke Dugas, M/M Cleophas
Bertrand,
Also remembered in prayer at this Mass: Stacy Broussard Jr, Dwayne Zaunbrecher, M/M Wilbur Guidry, M/M C.P.
Zaunbrecher, Rodney, Genevieve & Jimmy Simon, Cynthia Alford, M/M Oscar Hungerford, Terry Weekly, Roderick
Boudreaux, M/M Diacles Weekly, Mary Jean Hebert, M/M Nolan & Curtis Abshire, J.C. Hebert, Allen Pego, Shirley
& Larry Thompson, Frank & Ida Thompson, M/M Joe, Wilfred, Julien, Philip, Fred & Billy Zaunbrecher, Dec/A.J.
Toups Sr fly, M/M Nolan & Paul LeBlanc, Rowan & Bubba Laseter, Crystal Kibodeaux, Dec/M&M Fernand
Vidalier fly, M/M Lawrence Rung, M/M Clomere Vidalier Dec/M&M Raoul Broussard fly, Crip & Edith Bertrand,
Aldis, Marie & Craig Broussard, Ernest & Dorothy Dyson, Wanda Broussard, Don Linscombe, Bee Petry, Eddie &
Rena LeJeune, Edgar & Fidelis Vincent, Alton Sr, Palmea & Mervin Breaux, Clyde LaComb, Ronald & Tanya
Hornsby, William, Agnes, Frank & Nora Thevis
Sunday, 9/29 - 8:30 a.m. (ST. DAVID CHAPEL)
Mass Intention: Ulysses Guidry (annv 10/1)
Also remembered in prayer at this Mass: Carroll Mouton, Kendall Saltzman, June Trahan, Jerry, Claudia & Jerry
Anton Lezak, Ben & Flo Hargrave, Gilmar Sr, Anna,Gilmar Jr, Curtis, Allen & Daniel Keith Landry, Nicole
Campbell, Karl Petry, Bert, Anna Mae & Johnny Darbonne, Guy Ledoux & Dec fly, Lawrence & Carol Spaetgens,
Dale & Susan Thibodeaux, Dec/Emick Melancon fly, Charles Hensgens Jr.
Sunday, 9/29 - 10:30 a.m. (ST. PETER CHURCH)
Mass Intention: Hattie H. Matthews (annv), Neelis Matthews
Also remembered in prayer at this Mass: Billy Zaunbrecher, Proford Petry, Dec/Willie Petry fly, Dec/L.C. Melancon
fly,The Holy Souls, Diana Hebert, Manson Saltzman, Zach Simon, Tony & Greg Benoit, Roderick Boudreaux,
Audrey & Charles Choco McDaniel, Jason Woods, Neelis & Elia Woods, Guilliam & Laura Pousson, Douglas
Reese, Manita Meaux, Patti Gayle, Duci, Steve Jr, Arnold & Theresa Meaux, Raymond & Shelton Benoit, Drozan,
Bertha & W.J. Benoit, Curtis & Salina Venable, George Beller, Jackie Beller Huval, Frank, Adaline & Bessie
dePerrodil, Allanna Mayer, Eldie Broussard, Dave & R.J. Kibodeaux, Anese LeJeune, Dec/Aclan Guidry Sr fly,
Jimmy Lemaire, Minice & Hilda Foreman, M/M Placide Weekly, Warren, Lunia & Darryl LeJeune, Troy Richard, L.J.
& Nolia Theriot, Phoebe Thibodeaux, Hilda R. Duhon, Telismar & Vergie Richard, Elbe Richard, Bozo & Myrna R.
Kibodeaux, Paul S. & Betty M. Hebert, M/M Leo & Eugene Meaux, M/M Whitney & Andrus Hebert, Edward & Ina
Istre, M/M Teonis, L.J., Marilyn & Bobby Simon, Sean Simon, Brenda S. Bourque, Michael Vensat,Vernes, Rita,
Thomas & Cason Trahan, Audley & Tim Badon, Eugene, Madeline, Ronald & Dana Broussard, Gavin Overley
Living: Willie Petry fly, L.C. Melancon fly, Conversion/Sinners, Special Intention



TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

St. Peter Parish Life To Participate Please Contact

Knights of Columbus Randy Primeaux 523-2406
Ladies Altar Society Jeannie Potier 536-6683
Catholic Daughters Phyllis Broussard 536-6263
Cell 658-6263
Bereavement (Chairman) Donna Lemaire 536-9534
Altar Servers (Boys) Charlotte Mayer 536-9965
Sacristans (Girls) Charlotte Mayer 536-9965
Adoration Chapel Patsy Woods 536-6296
Right to Life Stephanie Breaux 536-6967
Cursillo (Men & Women) Fr. Vidrine 536-9259
DRE Joan Lee 536-9258
Al-A-Non 536-9801

INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER SEPTEMBER 2013
General Intention: That people today, often overwhelmed by noise, may rediscover the value of silence and
listen to the voice of God and their brothers and sisters.
Missionary Intention: That Christians suffering persecution in many parts of the world may by their witness be
prophets of Christs love.

OFFERINGS OF THE PAST WEEK ST. PETER ST. DAVID
Offertory $3,243.45 $ 468.00

THANK YOU! PLEASE DON'T SKIP A SUNDAY OFFERING; IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE!!
SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND (SEPT. 21-22) IS FOR ST. PETER SCHOOL.

WE WELCOME LAYNE MICHAEL PRIMEAUX, WHO HAS ENTERED OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
THROUGH THE WATERS OF BAPTISM.

DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL: Adorers needed for Mondays 6:00-8:00 p.m.,Thursdays 10:00 a.m-11:00
a.m.&11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. Consider spending one hour with Jesus. Call Patsy Woods, 536-6296.

NEXT CCD CLASS Sunday, September 22 at 9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m. followed by Mass which ends at
approximately 11:30 a.m. Mass is a mandatory and necessary part to fulfill the religious requirements.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES (10
TH
GRADE) will begin on Wednesday, October 2
nd
at 6:30 p.m.

RCIA CLASSES will begin soon. Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic
Church? Are you a Baptized Catholic who has never received the Sacrament of First Communion or
Confirmation? If you answered yes to either of those two questions, contact Joan Lee at 536-9258.
Adults need to bring Baptism/First Communion records.

Next Catholic Daugher meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the old library.
Raffle tickets, CD Sunday, wil be finalized. Refreshments will be served.

THE ANNUAL SPS BBQ DINNER FUNDRAISER will be held NEXT Sunday, September 29
th
at the
Gueydan Duck Festival Grounds. The delicious plate lunches will be sold from 11:00 a.m 12:30 p.m.
Plate lunches will consist of BBQ Pork Steaks, Rice Dressing, Coleslaw and Black Eye Peas. Tickets may
be purchased for $7 each from any SPS family or at the school office. Thank you for your support !




PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Merie Abshire, Joel Belt, Ayden Benoit, Rachel Breaux, Anita Broussard, Brenda Broussard, Dwayne
Broussard, Keith Broussard, Robert Broussard, Roland Broussard, Walter Butler, Myrtle Cain, Christine
Campbell, Stanford Cormier, Luke DeMetz, Earline Conner Doucet, Hazel Doucet, Donald Dronet, Joyce
Epperson, Warren Faulk, Debra Garrie, Christian Gary, Marie-Reine and Oneil Grondin, Brad Guidry, (Baby)
Luke Seth Guidry, Sally H. Guidry, Sandra Guidry, Ted Guidry, Emily Hargrave, Janice, Monica & Rodger
Hargrave, Martha Hebert, Birdie Istre, Karene Jolivette, Lance Jolivette, Landon Jolivette, Betty G.
Kibodeaux, Lexi Killebrew, Tanner LaBauve, Robert LaCombe, Clarence Lege Sr, Tyler Wayne Lege,
Wilfred Lege, Linda Roussel Leger, Harley Lemaire, Edward Lezak, Lynn Lougon, Michael Lounsberry,
Darrell Marceaux, Roland Marceaux, Jo Ann Martin, Terri McBride, Lenora Menard, Margaret Mouton,
Gwendlyn Oliver, Carrie Belaire Parsley, Brynn Perrin, Wayne Perrin, Hillman & Sedonia Primeaux, Alva
Jane Richard, Mary Joy Rizzuto, Jamie Romero, Deanna Rung, Ellis Rung, Jude Sebatol, Laina Simon (and
Unborn Child), L.C. Smith, Randi Sonnier, Pat Stroyer, Hubert Suire, Alberta Touchet, Murriel Trahan, Renee
Vallot, Sherry McDaniel Velarde, Elena Viator, Ronald Weekly, Rhonda Woods

ROSARY RALLY Please join in the annual Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 12 at 12:00 Noon
under the canopy of St. Peter Church. The purpose of the Rosary Rally is to ask God, through Our
Ladys Rosary, to save America from its current moral, spiritual, financial and political crisis. The
Rosary Rally held here in Gueydan will be one of over 8,000 public square rosaries being held around
the country, at the same time, on the same day. ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. Call (337) 536-9258
for more information.

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION is scheduled for October 17, 2013 (11
th
grade) at St. Peter
Church at 6:30 p.m. Msgr. Jefferson DeBlanc will be officiating. A Reception will follow in St. Peter
School Cafeteria. All family members and friends are invited.

SPS 2013-2014 GUN RAFFLE Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased from any SPS student,
SPS office or at G & H Seed Co. Enter for your chance to win 24 guns for only $20. Drawings held the
1
st
and 3
rd
Friday of each month for one year beginning Sept. 6
th
. After each drawing your name will
automtically be placed back in to continue your chance on being drawn again.

44
th
Annual St. Peter School Bazaar will be held on Saturday, October 26
th
, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Delicious homemade burgers and other food booths. For entertainment, enjoy great games and rides, a
silent auction, sweet shop, Bingo, Craft Fair, Tractor and lawnmower pull, and Classic Car Show.
Gumbo, raffle, and live auction at the KC Hall begins at 5:30 p.m. Come and enjoy clean family fun!
For more information call (337) 536-7930 or visit htttp://spsgueydan.org.

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS THIS WEEK SEPT. 23-29
(Listed below are the Priests to pray for daily) .

September 23 - Rev. Fr. Robert DeCesare, LC 27 - Rev. Fr. Mark Derise
24 - Rev. Fr. Edward Degeyter 28 - Rev. Msgr. Keith DeRouen
25 - Rev. Fr. Herbert Delauney 29 - Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Derrera, SJ
26 - Rev. Fr. Michael Delcambre

Daily prayer for Priests: Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify
them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus the Eternal High Priest. May their
live pleasing to You in- Jesus name we pray. Amen.