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Mass Schedule
Weekdays
Our
Lady
Tuesdays
6:30PM
St. John
Wednesdays
7AM
Thursdays/Fridays
7:30AM
Weekends
Saturday Vigil
5PM-St. John
(until
Time Change)
Sundays
7 & 11AM-St. John
9AM-Our Lady
NOTE:
During Lent, weekday Masses are held at St. John
at 7:00AM,
Wed-Friday
and in Clinton
at 6:30 PM on Tuesdays
Confession
15 minutes before
weekday Masses
4 PM Saturdays
(until
Time Change)
Adoration
Noon-6 Daily
at St. John |
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Important Notice: All parents must sign and
return an important mandatory attendance letter before students
can begin Religious Education classes this fall.
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Please register your child/children for the
2013-14
school year
for Religious Education at St. John the Baptist
or Our Lady of the Assumption.
Fees will be increased after the . Register early!
2012-13 Fees:
*Remember, NO child is
ever turned away due to
financial challenges. Call 654-5885 if you need assistance.
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July 1, 2013
To all OLA Religious Ed parents:
As most of you know, Wanda
Gawarecki, has “retired” as Director of Religious Ed at Our Lady of
Assumption Catholic Church, and I will be replacing her as of June 1st.
I expect this year to be educational for me as well as your children;
therefore, I ask for your patience and understanding during this
learning process.
Enclosed is a calendar of
important 2013-2014 Religious Ed dates, including classes and parent
meetings. Last year’s classes proved challenging in many areas, such as
classroom accommodations, due to the large number of students. You will
notice a MANDATORY parent and student meeting immediately after mass,
Sunday, August 11th in the parish hall to discuss with the
parents and students some of the changes we will be implementing to
alleviate those issues for the upcoming Religious Ed year. Because the
meeting is MANDATORY, your child(ren) will not be allowed to begin
Religious Ed classes if at least ONE PARENT is not in attendance at the
meeting.
It is also my intention to have
the parents of the students participate in Religious Ed activities such
as Adoration, reciting of the Rosary and Stations of the Cross during
Religious Ed class hours. Our children learn by examples set by us as
parents. If we are not willing to devote a portion of our time to the
Church, outside of mass, neither will our children. Enclosed is a list
of student families and their designated service times. If you are not
available to participate at your designated time, it is your
responsibility to find a substitute, or contact me for options.
Also, be reminded that 8th
and 9th graders are required to complete 4 service
hours in church activities, and 10th graders are required to
complete 8 service hours in church activities. Catholic school students
should remember to turn in their completed service hours to the
Religious Ed office. Forms are available in the OLA Religious Ed
office. There are many opportunities throughout the year for the
students to earn the required service hours.
Thank you for your time. Please
do not hesitate to contact me either by cell 225.278.6426, or email
manddplumbing@bellsouth.net if you have any questions, suggestions
or concerns. I look forward to the new adventures!
In Christ,
Denise Payne
Director of Religious Education
Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church
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in need, and to continue the many programs in place to continue the
faith formation of our young Catholics. Thank you for your support
and prayers!
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2013-2014 Religious
Ed. Calendar - St. John the Baptist
PSR classes for all
grades at St. John will begin with an opening Mass* on Wednesday, August
28th at 6:00 PM. Parents and students are to go directly to
church. Following mass, everyone will gather in the gym where students
will meet their teachers. Below are the beginning dates and times for
each session. If you have any questions please call the office at
654-5885.
Kindergarten-4th
grade
5th Grade-8th Grade
9th Grade-11th Grade
Tuesday – 5:30-6:30
PM Wednesday – 6:00-7:30 PM Wednesday
-6 - 8 PM
September
3,10,17,24 September
11,25 September 4,18
October
1,8,15,22,29 October 9,23
October 2,16,30
November
5,12,19 November
6,20 November 13
December
3 December 11
December 4
2014
January
14,21,28 January
15,29 January 8,22
February
4,11,18,25 February
12,26 February 5,19
March
5*,11,18,25 March
5*,18 March 5*,12,26
April 1,8,15,29
April 2,16
April 9,30
May
7* May
7* May 7*
*Parents: Students sit with their families, not with teacher:
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Dates of
Interest 2013-2014
August 10, 2013 9:00 -12 noon Saturday Catechist
Meeting and Day of Reflection
August 24,25th Registration after Masses 5
PM and 11 AM
August 28th Opening Mass 6:00
PM – All parents & students: after meet teachers in the gym
September 4th Parents of 9th & 10th
grade students meeting on WYD/PoBoy sale 7:00-8PM
September 25th 1st
Penance Parent meeting 6:30 PM Our Lady’s Chapel @ SJB
Sept. 28 -29th Po Boy Sale after all
Masses - 9th & 10th grade students
October 2nd 7PM – Fr. Bayhi
meets with 11th gr. students and parents- Our Lady’s Chapel
October 5th 1st Penance
Session 9 AM – Noon
October 19th Retreat for 1st
Penance 9 AM – Noon
October 20th Fall Fest 12 – 3 PM
Grandparent’s Day
October 27th WYD- 9th
& 10th required retreat French Settlement
Oct.31st Nov.1st ALL SAINTS
DAY MASS ~ 6:30pm vigil, 6:30 AM- Holy Day of Obligation
November 2nd 1st Penance
Service 9:30 – 11:00 AM
November 24th -30th Thanksgiving
week- No school
December 2nd Practice for Christmas
Program 4:30 till 5:30 in Church
December 3rd Practice for Christmas
Program 4:00-5:00 in church, class 5:30-6:30
December 10th Practice for Christmas Program
4 till 5 in Church No REL. ED. CLASS
December 11th Christmas Program 6 PM
K-8th Church ~ reception in gym
December 14th Teacher’s Christmas
Dinner after 4:00 PM Mass dinner in the Parish Hall
December 20th Nursing Home party -Zachary
Manor 2 PM- All Youth ministry students & adults
Christmas break till Jan 7th Class resumes Jan 8th
February 9th Confirmation Session I
5:30-7:30 PM
TBA 11th gr. Confirmation
Retreat- St. Alphonsus 8 AM-5 PM or Angola
February 12th 8th gr. Chastity
Ceremony – Students and Parents 6:30-7:30 PM
March 5th ASH Wednesday Mass-
required all students with Parents 6:30AM or 6 PM
March 9th Confirmation Session
II 5:30-7:30 PM
March 12th 1st Eucharist
Parents’ meeting @ 6:30 Parish Hall wt Fr. Bayhi
March 16th St. Joseph Altar
March 22nd First Eucharist Session 9
-12 noon
April 5th 1st
Eucharist Retreat 9 -12 noon
April 5th Senior Dinner after
Mass in the Hall (for graduating Sr.’s and parents/guest)
April 12th Confirmation Retreat
III 9 -12 meet in Church
April 13th Palm Sunday dinner
and Easter Egg Hunt
April 18th -27th
Easter Break
May 3rd 1st
Communion practice 9-12 First Holy Communion Mass @ 5pm –
arrive 4:15
May 7th Closing Mass for
Religious Ed
May 11th Mother’s Day ~ May
Crowning
May 12th Confirmation Practice
6 PM in Church (Monday)
May 14th Confirmation @ 7
PM arrive 6:00 for meeting with Bishop /name tags/robes
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 2-5th volunteers welcome
~ sign up in PSR office/ Dorothy 654-5885 |
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2013-2014
Religious
Ed Calendar - Our Lady of the Assumption
August 10
PSR Teacher meeting @ SJB, 9a-Noon
August 11
Mandatory parent meeting with students – Fr. Bayhi
August 25
Classes #1, opening mass
September 4
Parents of 9th & 10th gr. students meeting re:
World Youth Day @ SJB, 7p-8p
September 8
Class #2
September 22
Class #3
October 2
Confirmation parent meeting @ SJB 7pm
October 13
Class #4, Youth mass, Circle of Care, Rosary
October 5
First Penance session 9a-Noon @ SJB
October 19
First Penance retreat 9a-Noon @ SJB
October 27
Class #5, Rosary, World Youth Day @ French Settlement 9th
& 10th
grade required retreat
November 10
Class #6
November 24
Class #7
December 8
Class #8, Youth mass
December 15
Class #9, Christmas program 5:30p
January 12
Class #10
January 26
Class #11
February 9
Class #12, Youth mass, Confirmation session I @ SJB
5:30p-7:30p
TBA
Confirmation retreat @ St. Alphonsus 8a-5p, or Angola
February 23 Class #13
March 9
Class #14, Confirmation session II @SJB 5:30p-7:30p
March 12
First Eucharist parents’ meeting @ SJB 6:30p with Fr. Bayhi
March 22
First Eucharist session @ SJB 9a-12Noon
March 23
Class #15
April 5
First
Eucharist retreat @ SJB 9a-12Noon
April 6
Class #16,
Stations of the Cross (youth)
April 12
Confirmation retreat III @ SJB 9a-12Noon
April 13
Palm
Sunday, Easter Egg Hunt
April 27
Class #17, Youth mass, First Communion practice
May 4
First
Communion mass
May 11
Crowning of the Blessed Mother
May 12
Confirmation practice @ SJB 6p
May 14
Confirmation @ SJB 7p, arrive at 6p for meeting with Bishop
June 2-5
VBS @ SJB
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Photographer Theresa
Zink shown on right with game coordinator Theresa Mondello |
Student volunteers
working
with games in VBS |
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Bernice Whitley reading
Scripture Story during
2009 Vacation Bible
School
Adult Counselor Susan
Blackwell and students react during VBS lesson, with surprise.
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“Sun Rock Kids Camp” was
the Program used during St. John's VBS.
Pictured is illustration
of Bible story of Jesus calling Peter to leave his fishing business and
“Come Follow Me.” VBS camp theme of Vacation Bible School (VBS), held
recently at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Zachary, LA, was the
relationship between Jesus and Peter, the first Roman Catholic pope in a
long line of leaders beginning with the call from Jesus 2000 years ago.
St. John VBS Director of Religious Education is Dorothy Kuhlman, and
Secretary is Susan Dixon.
Pastor Fr. Jeff Bayhi
signed “Apostle Creed” prayer copies for 4th through 6th
grade students during Friday, May 29, 2009 lesson, after he had spoken
with them about the succession of priests starting with St. Peter, the
first pope of the Catholic church. |
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With boat paddle and
fishing net in hand, VBS teacher Dora Cooper and students role play in
the box boat as students load the net with imaginary fish caught. |
It was during lessons
when Counselors and students acted out each story, paddling the boat
Peter and Andrew had been in when Jesus first called Peter to be the
head of His Church, fishing when Jesus told Peter to recast his nets,
and into leaving fishing business to begin Jesus’ church. Students were
waves in the stormy sea when Jesus quieted the storm. Students
made crafts with a boat photo of each student taken by Theresa Zink.
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During VBS, students rode ponies courtesy of Mary Ludie and Jessie
Baker, and Betty McLellon, who provided their horses. Games were
conducted under direction of Theresa Mondello. Crafts Chair was Janet
McClung. Singing Director was Donna Gremillion with the assistance of
her daughter Elaina Gremillion.
The title of the VBS was Sun Rock Kids Camp, “Sock it to me, Jesus.”
Scripture lessons were conducted by Dora Cooper with assistance of many
volunteer student and parent counselors. |
Caption for above photo
Students sit around campfire in front of tent discussing bible lesson. |
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St. John the Baptist
Vacation Bible School May, 2009 Craft Helpers seated with Craft Chair
Janet McClung
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Craft Helper Students
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Snack Helpers with
Chair Joyce Meyers
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VBS Drawing around the
campfire with a student in foreground.
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A woman was sharing information she had learned about another.
The priest said, "For penance, I want
you to go home, take a pillow up on your roof, cut it open
with a knife, and return here to me."
So the woman went home, took a pillow
off her bed, went up the fire escape, and stabbed the
pillow.
"Did you gut the pillow with the
knife?" he says. "Yes, father". "And what was the result?".
"Feathers, everywhere!" So the old priest told
her, "Now I want you to go back and
gather every last feather that flew out on the wind".
"Well", she said, "It can’t be done. I
don’t know where they went. The wind took them all over."
"And
that", he said, "is
GOSSIP." |
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