Volume 91, Number 11 March 14, 2021: Fourth Sunday of Lent

Per the directives of Governor Edwards and Michael Duca, we ask that everyone wear face masks at all times.

The Sunday Mass obligation continues to be indefinitely dispensed for all Catholics.

Mass Schedule Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m. Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.

In Phase III, we are able to accommodate 50% capacity, [while still maintaining social distancing requirements] per Mass on a first come, first serve basis.

Fr. Walsh’s weekly homily can be found on our website. Sign up for emails on our website and receive his weekly homily. 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT

2250 Main Street • Baton Rouge, 70802 OFFICE HOURS: Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon (Closed Daily for Lunch 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.) Telephone: 225.387.6671 • Fax: 225.387.6674 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.sacredheartbr.org

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. • Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m./50% capacity while maintaining social distancing requirements. Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. • Thursday & Friday: 9:00 a.m. (1st Friday of every month, Mass is at 12 noon.) Church is open for prayer Tuesday - Friday; 12 noon - 4 p.m. (Call Parish Office for More Information)

Please call or e-mail your prayer requests to Clare Coulon at 387-6671 or [email protected] Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Is 66: 10-11 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand be forgotten! R. Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; May my tongue cleave to my palate exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. if I remember you not, if I place not Jerusalem First Reading: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 ahead of my joy. R.

A reading from the second Book of Chronicles Second Reading: Eph 2:4-10

In those days, all the princes of Judah, the priests and the people A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians added infidelity to infidelity, practicing all the abominations of the nations and polluting the LORD’S temple which he had consecrated Brothers and sisters, in Jerusalem. God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love he had for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life Early and often did the LORD, the God of their fathers, send his with Christ—by grace you have been saved—, raised us up with him, messengers to them, for he had compassion on his people and his and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, dwelling place. But they mocked the messengers of God, despised that in the ages to come he might show the immeasurable riches of his warnings, and scoffed at his prophets, until the anger of the his grace in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. LORD against his people was so inflamed that there was no remedy. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from Their enemies burnt the house of God, tore down the walls of you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast. Jerusalem, set all its palaces afire, and destroyed all its precious For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works objects. Those who escaped the sword he carried captive to Babylon, that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. where they became servants of the king of the Chaldeans and his sons until the kingdom of the Persians came to power. All this was The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken by Jeremiah: “Until the land has retrieved its lost sabbaths, Gospel Acclamation: Jn 3:16 during all the time it lies waste it shall have rest while seventy years are fulfilled.” R. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory!

In the first year of Cyrus, king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, of the LORD spoken by Jeremiah, the LORD inspired King Cyrus so that everyone who believes in him might have eternal of Persia to issue this proclamation throughout his kingdom, life. R. both by word of mouth and in writing: “Thus says Cyrus, king of Persia: ‘All the kingdoms of the earth the LORD, the God of Gospel: Jn 3:14-21 heaven, has given to me, and he has also charged me to build him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Whoever, therefore, among you belongs to any part of his people, The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit let him go up, and may his God be with him!’” A reading from the holy Gospel according to John The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God R. Glory to you, O Lord.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Jesus said to Nicodemus: “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who R. Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! believes in him may have eternal life.”

By the streams of Babylon For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that we sat and wept everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have when we remembered Zion. eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to On the aspens of that land condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. we hung up our harps. R. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not For there our captors asked of us believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the verdict, the lyrics of our songs, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to and our despoilers urged us to be joyous: light, because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked “Sing for us the songs of Zion!” R. things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to How could we sing a song of the LORD the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God. in a foreign land? The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Page 2 March 14, 2021 Bishop Michael G. Duca of the Diocese of Baton Rouge issued the following statement this evening (March 1, 2021) on the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage populations around the globe. Worldwide over 2.5 million have died. In the United States the death toll is over half a million, with Louisiana’s approaching 10,000. Thankfully, vaccines have been developed to reduce the spread and effects of this virulent killer.

In a letter read in all parishes several weeks ago, I explained,

“Vaccines are now being made available to various groups throughout the United States. I have reviewed these remedies along with the of the United States and we have determined, reinforced by the Holy Father , that receiving the new Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are justifiable and morally acceptable ways to help end this pandemic. Being vaccinated should be considered as an act of charity toward others in our communities. I encourage all of the faithful of the Diocese of Baton Rouge to take this moral evaluation to heart as you make your decision to receive the coronavirus vaccinations as they become available.”

I continue to encourage everyone to receive a vaccination, but the new vaccine from Johnson & Johnson has some moral concerns we must acknowledge. Unlike the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, Johnson & Johnson uses a line of stem cells procured from abortions performed over 30 years ago in the production of its vaccine. To the question of whether a person should receive this vaccine in good conscience the Congregation of Doctrine has stated,

“As for the moral responsibility of those who are merely the recipients of the vaccines, the Congregation affirms that a serious health danger could justify use of ‘a vaccine which was developed using cell lines of illicit origin, while keeping in mind that everyone has the duty to make known their disagreement and to ask that their healthcare system make other types of vaccines available.’” Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Instruction (Dignitas Humanae), no. 35.

Given our present situation and the need to protect ourselves and one another from this virus, my guidance to the faithful of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is to accept as your first choices the vaccines created by Pfizer and Moderna, but if for any reasonable circumstance you are only able to receive the vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, you should feel free to do so for your safety and for the common good. In addition, I have consulted with Catholic health care representatives, and I understand and appreciate their serious challenges as to the acquisition and equitable distribution of all three vaccines. I therefore support their policy of administering any of the vaccines as circumstances require.

Again, as I have stated in my original letter to the Diocese, “I encourage all of the faithful of the Diocese of Baton Rouge to take this moral evaluation to heart as you make your decision to receive the coronavirus vaccinations as they become available.”

With Hope the Lord,

+Michael G. Duca Bishop of Baton Rouge

At the Chancery March 1, 2021

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Page 4 March 14, 2021 Sunday: 4th Sunday of Lent; Daylight Saving Time poor. He was condemned and driven from Jerusalem, but was begins later vindicated. Half his episcopate was spent in exile; his first experience was repeated twice. He finally returned to find Monday: Lenten Weekday Jerusalem torn with heresy, schism and strife, and wracked with crime. Cyril attended the Council of Constantinople, Tuesday: Lenten Weekday where the amended form of the Nicene Creed was promulgated in 381. Cyril accepted the word consubstantial— Wednesday: St. Patrick, Bishop; St. Patrick’s Day that is, Christ is of the same substance or nature as the Father St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain about the year 385, the and was considered a champion of orthodoxy at the council. son of a Christian deacon. At about the age of fourteen he was captured by Irish pirates and carried off to Ireland as a Friday: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary slave to herd and tend sheep. At the time, Ireland was a pagan Everything we know for certain about St. Joseph comes from land, but Patrick’s faith in the Christian God grew and Scripture. We know he was a carpenter. He wasn't rich for deepened during this time of suffering. He remained in when he took Jesus to the Temple to be circumcised and Mary captivity until he was about twenty, when he escaped with the to be purified he offered the sacrifice of two turtledoves or a help of some sailors who took him back to Britain. He pair of pigeons. Despite his humble work and means, Joseph remained in Britain until he had a vivid and imperative dream came from a royal lineage; he was descended from King calling him back to Ireland. The vision led him to study for David. We also know Joseph was a compassionate, caring the priesthood. He was ordained by St. Germanus, and he was man. He did not expose Mary to shame when he discovered subsequently ordained a bishop and sent to take the Gospel to her pregnancy but intended to protect her. When the angel Ireland. Patrick arrived in Ireland on March 25, 433. There are came to tell him that his family was in danger, he left many legends about his early days there, but the most everything and fled to a strange country with his young wife important tells of his meeting with the chieftan of a powerful and baby. He waited in Egypt without question until the angel druid tribe. This chieftan tried to kill him. After an told him it was safe to go back to Israel. Joseph loved Jesus. intervention from God, Patrick was able to convert the him Not only did he leave his home to protect Him, but upon his and preach the Gospel throughout Ireland. Patrick’s return settled in the obscure town of Nazareth out of fear for preaching over many long years ultimately converted all of his life. When Jesus stayed behind in the Temple we are told Ireland. He worked many miracles and wrote of his love for Joseph (along with Mary) searched with great anxiety for him. God in Confessions. After years of living in poverty, traveling We also know that Joseph treated Jesus as his own son for and enduring much suffering he died March 17, 461. He is over and over the people of Nazareth say of Jesus, "Is this not believed to be buried in Down Cathedral, Downpatrick. His the son of Joseph?" Scripture tells us that Joseph respected grave was marked in 1990 with a granite stone. He is known God. He followed God's commands. He took his family to as the Apostle of Ireland. Jerusalem every year for Passover, something that could not have been easy for a working man. Since Joseph does not Thursday: St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of appear in Jesus' public life, at his death, or at the resurrection, the Church many historians believe Joseph probably had died before Jesus Raised in Jerusalem and well-educated, Cyril was ordained a entered public ministry. priest and given the task during Lent of catechizing those preparing for Baptism and of catechizing the newly baptized Saturday: Lenten Weekday during the Easter season. In time Cyril was ordained a bishop in the midst of the Arian controversy. Conflict soon rose Sunday: 5th Sunday of Lent between Cyril and Acacius, bishop of the nearby see of Caesarea. Cyril was summoned to a council, accused of insubordination and of selling Church property to relieve the

BAPTISM SUNDAY NURSERY: CONFESSIONS Seminar required. Please visit the website or call the Closed until further notice. Tuesday & Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. Parish Office for information. Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m DIVINE MERCY NOVENA Saturday 2:30—3:30 p.m. and by appointment. CARE OF THE SICK Follows 8:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesday Visits made regularly to hospitalized and homebound. MARRIAGE Contact the Parish Office for Anointing of the Sick or NOVENA TO THE SACRED Couples should contact the Parish Office at least six (6) to receive Holy Communion. HEART OF JESUS months prior to the desired date and must complete the EVERY 1ST FRIDAY OCTOBER - JUNE Marriage Preparation Program. FUNERAL PLANNING CONFESSIONS: 11 a.m. MASS: 12 noon Please call the Parish Office prior to scheduling NOVENA: 12:30 p.m. with the funeral home.

Page 5 March 14, 2021 Sunday, March 14 Tuesday, March 16 Thursday, March 18 Saturday, March 20 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Ps 137:1- Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Eph 2:4-10/Jn [8]/Jn 5:1-16 23 [4a]/Jn 5:31-47 11-12 [2a]/Jn 7:40-53 3:14-21 or 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10- 13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4m 5, 6 [1]/ Sunday, March 21 Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6- Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 9, 13-17, 34-38 Wednesday, March 17 Friday, March 19 14-15 [12a]/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20- Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2- 33 or Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/ Monday, March 15 17-18 [8a]/Jn 5:17-30 3, 4-5, 27, 29 [37]/Rom 4:13, 16- Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7]/Jn Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b 11-12a and 13b [2a]/Jn 4:43-54 2:41-51a -45

MON No Daily Mass Date Mass Intention(s) 15 SHS Online Auction Knight’s of Columbus Rosary/Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Parish Tuesday 8 a.m. Kevin Keyser: Gary Keyser; Manuel Gan; Hall 3-16-21 Lindley Spaht Dodson TUE Daily Mass/Divine Mercy Novena, 8 a.m., Church Wednesday 8 a.m. Lee Roy Davis, Sr. 16 Church Open For Prayer 12 noon - 4 p.m. 3-17-21 SHS Online Auction Thursday 9 a.m. Michael O. Bourgeois WED Daily Mass, 8 a.m., Church 3-18-21 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Malone & Family 17 Church Open For Prayer 12 noon - 6 p.m. SHS Online Auction Friday 9 a.m. Sam Politz SVdP Meeting, 6:30 p.m., AC-Fr. Dugas Rm. 3-19-21 Pauline Jeannsone & Family THU Daily Mass, 9 a.m., Church Saturday 4 p.m. Peter Simon, Jr.; Roy Joseph Dupuy, Sr.; 18 Church Open For Prayer 12 noon - 4 p.m. 3-20-21 Michael DiVincenti, III.; Special Intention of SHS Online Auction Rose Brian; Roy & Helen Cangelosi; Cathy SHS Faculty Meeting, 3:00 p.m., SHS Library Cangelosi FRI Daily Mass, 9 a.m., Church Sunday 9 a.m. Parishioners of Sacred Heart 19 Church Open For Prayer 12 noon - 4 p.m. 3-21-21 SHS Online Auction/Charcuterie Pick Up (See Pg. 4) 11 a.m. Shirlene Cooper; Michael DiVincenti, III.; Stations of the Cross, 2 p.m., Church Frank Culotta; A Special Intention; Nancy SAT Confessions, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Valluzzo; Lindley Spaht Dodson; Hilda, 20 Vigil Mass, 4 p.m., Church Clarence & Jewel LeBlanc; Ronald & Cathy Guidry; All Souls is Purgatory Especially SUN 5th Sunday of Lent Deceased Members of FOSS. 21 Masses, 9 & 11 a.m. PSR 1st Eucharist Class, 10 a.m., AC-Fr. Smith Rm. Minister Assignments: March 13-14, 2021 Mass Readers December 2020 Collections Saturday, 4:00 PM Jacquelyn Dawson (1); Charlotte Bertrand (2) Weekly Collections  $ 119,364.33 Sunday, 9:00 AM Morgan Reech (1) Perry Key (2) Other Donations $ 6,345.11  Sunday, 11:00 AM Cecilia Methvin (1) Church Renovation Fund $ 25,833.44 Greg Upton (2) Total  $ 151,542.88 Minister Assignments: March 20-21, 2021 Mass Readers December 2019 $ 308,029.21 Saturday, 4:00 PM Joell Keller (1) Tammy Simien (2) The following are included in total weekly collections: Sunday, 9:00 AM Pamela Davis (1) Marilyn Kelley (2) ACH Bank Draft $ 3,915.00 Sunday, 11:00 AM Sid Bowden, Sr. (1) WeShare Online Donations $ 13,827.00 Sandra Holmes (2)

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