Volume 90, Number 33 August 30, 2020: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

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

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 II, we are able to accommodate 50% capacity per Mass on a first come, first serve basis.

Fr. Walsh’s weekly homily can be found on the website. Sign up for emails on the website and receive his weekly homily.

2250 Main Street • Baton Rouge, Louisiana 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 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] Page 2 August 30, 2020

First Reading: Jer 20:7-9 Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, A reading from the Book of the Prophet that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped; you were too strong for me, and you triumphed. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God All the day I am an object of laughter; everyone mocks me.

Whenever I speak, I must cry out, Gospel Acclamation: cf. Ephesians 1:17-18 violence and outrage is my message; the word of the LORD has brought me R. Alleluia, alleluia. derision and reproach all the day. May the Father of our Lord Christ I say to myself, I will not mention him, englighten the eyes of our hearts, I will speak in his name no more. that we may know what is the hope But then it becomes like fire burning in my heart, that belongs to our call. R. imprisoned in my bones; I grow weary holding it in, I cannot endure it. Gospel: Mt 16:21-27 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew R. Glory to you, O Lord. R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. Jesus began to show his disciples O God, you are my God whom I seek; that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly for you my flesh pines and my soul thirsts from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water. R. and be killed and on the third day be raised. Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to to see your power and your glory, you.” For your kindness is a greater good than life; He turned and said to Peter, my lips shall glorify you. R. “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” Thus will I bless you while I live; lifting up my hands, I will call upon your name. Then Jesus said to his disciples, As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, and with exultant lips my mouth shall praise you. R. take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, You are my help, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world My soul clings fast to you; and forfeit his life? your right hand upholds me. R. Or what can one give in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory, Second Reading: Rom 12:1-2 and then he will repay all according to his conduct.”

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans The Gospel of the Lord. R. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.

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Page 4 August 30, 2020 Sunday, August 30: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time when only 33 years old. After the death of his father, Gregory had the family villa in Rome converted Monday, August 31: Weekday into a monastery and lived there in seclusion with others of like mind, but this was not to be his future. Tuesday, September 1: Weekday Pelagius II [579 to 590] chose him as ambassador to the imperial court in Constantinople, and he served well Wednesday, September 2: Weekday despite refusing to learn Greek. In 590, Pope Pelagius II died, and Gregory was proclaimed pope by acclamation. As pope he was famous for the emphasis he put on missionary work, specifically his understanding that Christianity was not a faith for only the Mediterranean world, but for the whole world. Pope Gregory was well known for his care of the poor, and he gave generously of the riches donated to the Church by the wealthy people of Rome. He was also known as an able governor of the city of Rome. Gregory is considered the first medieval pope, and he was a prolific writer. He died on March 12, 604 and was immediately proclaimed a saint by Thursday, September 3: St. Gregory the Great, Pope popular acclaim. Anglican and Lutheran Christians also and : Pope Saint Gregory I, also venerate Gregory as a saint. known as Gregory the Great, was Pope from 590 - 604 AD. He was born around 540 into a prominent and Friday, September 4: Weekday wealthy Roman family. He was related to Pope Felix III who reigned from 483 to 492, and one of his aunts was Saturday, September 5: Weekday popularly considered a saint. Gregory was well educated, excelled in all his studies and became an expert in law. Sunday, September 6: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time His abilities were such that he became the Prefect of

 A VOCATION VIEW 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2020

Humble yourself and you will find favor with God. Are you being called to be a priest or deacon, brother or sister? Humbly ask the Lord. If God is offering you the gift of priesthood or religious life, and you wish to respond trusting in God, call or email Father Josh Johnson at (225) 336-8778, [email protected], or visit www.diobr.org/vocations.

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

Page 5 August 30, 2020 Sunday, August 30 Tuesday, September 1 Thursday, September 3 Saturday, September 5 Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Ps 145:8-9, 1 Cor 3:18-23/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3 1 Cor 4:6b-15/Ps 145:17-18, -9 [2b]/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14 [17]/ -4ab, 5-6 [1]/Lk 5:1-11 19-20, 21 [18]/Lk 6:1-5 16:21-27 Lk 4:31-37

Monday, August 31 Wednesday, September 2 Friday, September 4 Sunday, September 6 1 Cor 2:1-5/Ps 119:97, 98, 1 Cor 3:1-9/Ps 33:12-13, 14- 1 Cor 4:1-5/Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, Ez 33:7-9/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 99, 100, 101, 102 [97]/Lk 15, 20-21 [12]/Lk 4:38-44 27-28, 39-40 [39a]/Lk 5:33- [8]/Rom 13:8-10/Mt 18:15- 4:16-30 39 20

Date Mass Intention(s) MON No Daily Mass 31 Tuesday 8 a.m. Pat Phillips TUE Daily Mass/Novena, 8 a.m., Church 09-01-20 Martha B. Haase 1 Church Open For Prayer 12 noon - 4 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. Jimmy Joe Featherston Baptism Seminar, 6 p.m., AC-Fr. Gauci Rm. 09-02-20 WED Daily Mass, 8 a.m., Church Thursday 9 a.m. Winston LeBlanc, Sr. 2 Church Open For Prayer 12 noon - 4 p.m. 09-03-20 THU Daily Mass, 9 a.m., Church Friday 12 p.m. Sr. Catherine Laborre 3 Church Open For Prayer 12 noon - 4 p.m. 09-04-20 FRI 1st Friday of the Month Mass, 12 Noon, Church Saturday 4 p.m. Francis Crifasi; Frank Culotta; Bradley Smith; 4 Church Open For Prayer 12 noon - 4 p.m. 09-05-20 Cindy Blanchard Reyna; Thomas Dykes; SAT Confessions, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Gendusa, Jr. 5 Vigil Mass/Maintenance 2nd Collection, 4 p.m., Church Sunday 9 a.m. Parishioners of Sacred Heart SUN 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 09-06-20 6 Masses/Maintenance 2nd Collection, 9 & 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Dot & Thomas M. Duncan, Jr.; Vera & Sidney Confirmation Class, 9 a.m., AC-Fr. Blasco Rm. Boudreaux; H. Smith; Melvin Shortess; PSR Make-up Class, 9:30 a.m., AC-Fr. Smith Rm. Deceased Members of tte Amorello Family; Frank Culotta; A Special kIntention

Confirmation Registration. All 11th graders who are appropriate infection control methods including the wearing baptized Catholics are eligible to receive the sacrament of of masks. Registration for 2nd grade PSR can be found at the Confirmation. Registration for Confirmation is now available parish web site listed under “Sacraments – 1st Reconciliation on our parish web site – www.sacredheartbr.org. The and 1st Eucharist”. If you have any questions, please call Clare registration deadline is August 30. Classes will be held in Coulon at the parish office. person with appropriate infection control methods including the wearing of masks. If you have any questions, please call RCIA. RCIA – the Rite of Christian Initiation Clare Coulon at the parish office. of Adults is a program designed to present the Catholic faith to persons considering the PSR Registration. PSR registration is open possibility of becoming Catholic. It is also a now on the parish web site – program appropriate for people interested in www.sacredheartbr.org for grades 1, 3-12. the Faith, but not yet ready to consider PSR classes for these grades are virtual and conversion. Adult Catholics who have not been confirmed are self-paced. Registration is open until the end of August. also invited to take part in this program to prepare for that sacrament. If you or someone you know is interested, please PSR Registration – 2nd grade. PSR registration for 2nd call the Parish Office (387-6671) or e-mail Clare Coulon graders is now open. These classes are held in common with ([email protected]) for more information.

Page 6 August 30, 2020 Receptionist/Bookkeeper Mrs. Denise Williston Pastor Organist Reverend Miles Walsh Facilities Services Manager Mr. Davis Hotard Mr. Jonathan Olivier Pastoral Associate Wedding Coordinator Deacon Clayton Hollier Maintenance Assistant Mrs. Ashley Coleman Ms. Latasha Reed Business Manager Sunday Nursery Mrs. Tiffany Dykes Maintenance Assistant Mrs. Sara Smith Mr. Warren Stevens Director of Religious Education Contribution Accounting Ms. Clare Coulon Youth Coordinator Mrs. Mary Eggart Mrs. Nicole Salassi

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