April 26, 2015 - Our Lady of Fatima Church | Monroe, LA

Fourth Sunday of Easter
Thank You!
April 26, 2015
See what love
Weekly Collection
the Father has bestowed on us
04/19/15
$ 6,306.46
School Tuition Assistance (12/22) $ 2,273.00
that we may be called the children of God.
— 1 John 3:1
 - denotes deceased
Sat
April 25. 4:30 p.m. Christina Purvis 
Sun
April 26.
Sun
April 26. 10:30 a.m. Parish Family
Tue
April 28.
6:30 a.m. Betty Cummings 
Wed
April 29.
9:00 a.m. Joyce Ross 
7:30 a.m. Intentions of Darlene Bender
- - BIRTHDAYS --
April 27.— Edward Purvis, Susan Socha.
Thurs April 30.
6:30 a.m. Intentions of LT. Nguyen
Fri
May 01.
6:30 a.m. Dominic Van 
Sat
May 02.
4:30 p.m. Robert Watson 
April 29.— Scott Eberts.
April 30.— Sylvia Romano, Carson Cappo.
April 30.— Jennifer Watson.
- - ANNIVERSARY
OLF Ministries Schedule
LEM
4:30 p.m.
7:30 am
10:30 am
4:30 p.m.
7:30 am
10:30 am
Vigil Mass
Sunday
Sunday
Vigil Mass
Sunday
Sunday
April 25
April 26
April 26
May 02
May 03
May 03
Vernita O’Pry
Marie Dinger
Pat Nash
TBA
TBA
TBA
Johnny Sampognaro
Ed Dinger
Della Neitz
Frances Sampognaro
Cathy Dinger
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Tony Quint
Joseph Socha
Janice Socha
Wendy McQuillan
Susan Erlemier
Nancy Pierron
Marcus Eichhorn
Francis Huffman
Frank Bordelon
ALTAR
SERVERS
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
ALTAR
DUTY
Carol Busby
Vernita O’Pry
Nancy Pierron
Frances Chisley
Annie Mitchell
GIFT
SHOP
Carol Busby
Cathy Dinger
Nancy Pierron
Vernita O’Pry
Frances Chisley
LECTORS
Annie Mitchell
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — There is no salvation through anyone
else (Acts 4:8-12).
Psalm — The stone rejected by the builders has become
the cornerstone (Psalm 118).
Second Reading — See what love the Father has bestowed
on us that we may be called the children of God (1 John
3:1-2).
Gospel — The good shepherd lays down his life for the
sheep (John 10:11-18).
* ***Annual Diocesan Appeal—-As of April 20, Our
Lady of Fatima parish has pledged $22,900 to the
Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal. Seventy-four families
have pledged this portion of our $33,000 goal. With
just a few more families pledging, we will come closer
to our goal. Please prayerfully consider sending in a
pledge to this appeal which helps so many people in our
diocese. There are pledge cards, envelopes, and brochures in the pews or in the vestibule of the church. A
sincere thank you to all families for their pledges.
*** Our Lady of Fatima Graduation Seniors—
Congratulations to the graduating seniors:
Tatiana Pham (Sterlington High School)
Second Collection
April 25-26 ——Catholic Home Mission Appeal
May 16&17——-Catholic Communication Campaign
.
Phillip Pham, Summer Ho (Neville High School)
Linus Paragas (St. Frederick High School)
May God continue to guide you as you begin your college careers. Your Fatima parish is forever grateful for
your service to His Church and your participation in our
youth ministry. You will always be welcomed here!
**”Favors of Fatima” Cookbooks—After Masses on
the weekend of May 2/3, the Youth group will be selling the “Favors of Fatima” cookbooks at a great reduced
price $10 each or 2 for $16. These will make a great gift
for Mom. Your participation is appreciated.

ST. Vincent DePaul—-meet, Monday, April 27th, 6 pm.

Ultra Sound Testing— Tuesday, April 28th.

Bible Study—-Wednesday, April 29th, 6:30 pm.

Knight of Columbus Dinner—May 9. KC Hall, Oliver Rd,
Monroe. From 11:00 am—3:00 pm. $12 Pork loin Dinners—
Pick up or delivery, please call Jerry Power 345-1224.

Gift Shop—Open all weekend Masses.
****The next Protecting God’s Children class will be
May 7, 2015 at 6 pm at Jesus Good Shepherd Church. If
you are an employee at OLF. Paid or volunteer, you
need to have a PGC certificate. To register, call JGS at
325-7549.
*** The church would like to recognize students graduating this year—-Kindergarten, 8th, 12th, and college.
Please call church office with information.
** Little Flower of Jesus Church Annual Crawfish Boil
and Raffle will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015. From
11am—4:00 pm. At the school, 610 S. 16th St. Monroe.
Cost is $15 for a plate with corn & potatoes. Add Pork
neck bone or turkey neck will be $17. For more information call 322-1224.
Please Keep In Your Prayers!
Sunshine Gulley
Sara Zagone
Helen Ashey
John & Barbara Lauer
Robert Bell
Charles Reerso
Joseph Martina, Sr.
Judy Humphrey
Jeanne Sampognaro
John Filhoil
John Rayburn
Pamela McCormick
Don McCarty
Abigail Yelvert
Ann Trichell
Mary Moore
Andrew Scurria
Dorothy Marin
Bob Wilson
Dorthy J Ward
Suzy Sloan
Ginny Wilson
Linda Berry
Tommy Winkler
*See monthly Prayer Calendar for additional names.