Homily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over a year and a half ago. This week, the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, is our one hundredth and seventh! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by our pastor Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Mother Teresa's 1979 Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech

Mother Teresa’s 1979 Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech: Father Brady quoted extensively this weekend from Mother Teresa’s speech. To read the speech on the Nobel Peace Prize’s site, you can click here. To listen to the speech, you can click here. To download a copy of the speech in Acrobat PDF form, click here.

New look website for the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana

It looks like the web developers at the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana have been busy transitioning to a new look website! See the photo down at the bottom of this posting.

There are links to every church parish, each school, and all of the offices at the Diocese. You can read about a "Saint of the Day" or get the readings for today's mass. And the Bishop's monthly column can be found there as well.

The website works on any computer browser and is compatible with your mobile devices ... like your iPhone.

There are a few problems ... like the links to individual parish websites have a few bugs. I've already contacted them about correcting that.


The website can be found at: http://diolaf.org

We want to thank the Bishop and everyone at the Diocese offices for their hard work!

Bulletin for the Week of January 30, 2011

The bulletin for the week of January 30, 2011 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Theology of the Body and Teens

Attention Parents of Teens ages 12-16

Join us as we preview the video series:

Theology of the Body for Teens (as seen on EWTN)

This video is based on the series of talks given by Pope John Paul II and presented in a format for our young people.

We would like YOUR feedback as we consider rolling out this program to our Young Parishioners. Remember, this introductory meeting is for PARENTS.

Facilitator: Mrs. Jenny Stelly

Tomorrow evening, Monday, January 24, 2011, from 6:30 – 7:30pm in Valentin Hall

For more info, please contact Dwayne Joubert 594-8408 or 308-0001

Homily for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over a year and a half ago. This week, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, is our one hundredth and fifth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by our pastor Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

John Michael Talbot to Perform

John Michael Talbot, the top selling Catholic musician in the world, will visit Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church on January 26, 2011. His scheduled visits within the Diocese of Lafayette include the following performances:

January 22 – St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley at 7:00 p.m.
January 26 – Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas at 7:00 p.m.
January 27 – St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette at 7:00 p.m.
January 28 - St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Abbeville at 6:30 p.m.
January 29 - St. Edmond Catholic Church in Lafayette at 6:30 p.m.

John Michael Talbot will lead a Holy Spirit-filled evening at each location. All events are no charge, but an offering will be taken and attendees are asked to be generous. He will also sell his CD’s and books at each event.

Bulletin for the Week of January 23, 2011

The bulletin for the week of January 23, 2011 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

24th Annual Walk for Life - TODAY!

The 24th annual “Walk for Life” will be held TODAY Saturday, January 22, beginning at Our Lady Queen of Angels on S. Union St. The Walk begins at 10am with a short program and proceeds to the New Life Center on E. Landry St., ending approx. at noon.

The Walk is held to promote public awareness of the tragedy of abortion and its aftermath, and to foster alternatives that respect the dignity and worth of every human being created by God. We encourage families of all faiths to participate and we welcome clubs, youth groups and other organizations to come take a stand FOR LIFE!!

Please, no children under 13 years of age unless accompanied by an adult.

For safety reasons, and to emphasize that this is a solemn event, please DO NOT bring skates, skateboards or scooters. However, wagons or strollers for young children are welcomed. If you cannot walk with us, please consider joining us for the program in church.

For more information, call John/Jeri Miller at 948-9559.

Please be aware that you will need to provide your own transportation back to the church.

2011 Man to Man Conference

Man to Man Men's Conference - M2M

April 30, 2011


Cajun Dome Convention Center

CajunDome Blvd
Lafayette, LA

For the website and registration information, go to http://mantomancc.com/


Speakers:

Rudy Ruettiger, University of Notre Dame's best known alumni, will give the keynote

Father Larry Richards

A gifted and captivating speaker, preacher and retreat master, Fr. Larry Richards holds the answer to some of life's most profound questions. He speaks from experience as a pastor of an inner city parish, a high school chaplain, a counselor and an evangelist. His inspirational talks and presentations, always authentic and enthusiastic, have changed the hearts, minds and lives of millions of listeners worldwide.

Jesse Romero

Conference goers will once again hear from last year's conference favorite, Jesse Romero.

Romero, a former nationally ranked kick-boxer, is well known for his powerful, moving talks on Catholic faith. Jesse is committed to keeping the Faith alive by speaking at parishes and Catholic events throughout the United States.

Speaking with the energy and conviction that has become his trademark, Jesse's audiences are left with the indelible impression that our Catholic faith is something to be worn visibly and proudly.

Father Ted Broussard

Father Broussard, born and raised in Lafayette, is a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette.

He is currently serving as Spiritual Director of the Cursillo Center in Prairie Ronde, Louisiana. The Cursillo movement has existed in south Louisiana for over forty years. During that time, an estimated 40,000 people have attended the powerful weekend experience at Prairie Ronde.

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Homily for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over a year and a half ago. This week, the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, is our one hundredth and fifth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by our pastor Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Catholic Daughters 119 Annual Benefit Gumbo

It's time for the Catholic Daughters 119 Annual Benefit Gumbo! Tickets will be sold after all Masses on the weekend of January 22 & 23 and tickets are $5.00. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011. Contact Norma Hargroder at 942-4807 for more info.

Bulletin for the Week of January 16, 2011

The bulletin for the week of January 16, 2011 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Walk for Life - 24th Annual in Opelousas

The 24th annual “Walk for Life” will be held Saturday, January 22, beginning at Our Lady Queen of Angels on S. Union St. The Walk begins at 10am with a short program and proceeds to the New Life Center on E. Landry St., ending approx. at noon.

The Walk is held to promote public awareness of the tragedy of abortion and its aftermath, and to foster alternatives that respect the dignity and worth of every human being created by God. We encourage families of all faiths to participate and we welcome clubs, youth groups and other organizations to come take a stand FOR LIFE!!

Please, no children under 13 years of age unless accompanied by an adult.

For safety reasons, and to emphasize that this is a solemn event, please DO NOT bring skates, skateboards or scooters. However, wagons or strollers for young children are welcomed. If you cannot walk with us, please consider joining us for the program in church.

For more information, call John/Jeri Miller at 948-9559.

Please be aware that you will need to provide your own transportation back to the church.

Homily for the Baptism of the Lord

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over a year and a half ago. This week, Baptism of the Lord, is our one hundredth and fourth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by our pastor Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Baptism of the Lord homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for the Week of January 9, 2011

The bulletin for the week of January 09, 2011 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Homily for the Epiphany

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over a year and a half ago. This week, Epiphany, is our one hundredth and third! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by our pastor Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Epiphany homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Calendar Updated for the Liturgical Year - 2011

I just updated the church calendar for the current liturgical year.

To get to the calendar click here or just go to the website at http://www.stlandrycatholicchurch.org/ and click on the word "Calendar" there on the menu bar.

Once you are there looking at the calendar, just click on the highlighted line on the top of a day. For instance, at the top of January 2, 2011, you'll see "Epiphany of the Lord". Clicking it, you'll see:

It shows a description of what event on the calendar it is, the date, the day's rank, and the vestment color.

Homily for Mary Mother of God

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over a year and a half ago. This week, Mary Mother of God, is our one hundredth and second! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by our pastor Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Mary Mother of God homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father for January 2011

Pope praying at Fatima, May 2010

General Intention: That the riches of creation be preserved, valued and made available to all, as a precious gifts from God to mankind.

Missionary Intention: That Christians may achieve full unity, bearing witness of the universal fatherhood of God to the entire human race.