St. Angela Merici Church

ST. ANGELA MERICI

October 18, 2020 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor: Rev. Clayton]. "Beau" Charbonnet, III Mass Schedule Parochial Vicar: Rev. Daniel Darmanin Sunday Masses Rev. Mr. Raymond Heap (Retired) Vigil- 4:00 p.m. Saturday Rev. Mr. Gilbert Schmidt (Retired) 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Rev. Mr. Nicholas Chetta Rev. Mr. David Aaron Weekday Masses Rev. Mr. Tom Kratochvil Monday- Friday- 6: 15 a.m. Monday - Friday- 9:00 a.m. Church Address: Parish Office Address: Saturday - 8:30 a.m. 835 Melody Drive 901 Beverly Garden Dr. Metairie, LA 70002 Metairie, LA 70002 Parish Facebook: www.facebook.com/stangelamericichurchmetairie Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Penance & Reconciliation Parish Phone: 504-835-0324 Saturday- 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. (in CGS Atrium) Parish Fax: 504-834-9709 Wednesday- 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (in CGS Atrium) Sunday- 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. (in CGS Atrium) Parish Email: [email protected] Or by appointment

Parish Website: www.stangela.org Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Wednesdays- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

While perfect vision is 20/20, this year has been anything but clear. It kicked off with the macular degeneration, if you will, of the COVID pandemic and the resulting quarantine that we’ve all had to endure. It continued with the cataracts of political and social unrest, religious persecution, disastrous hurricanes, and all the usual antics that come with any presidential election year. This has all resulted in feelings of anxiety, anger, and frustration. And, for us here in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the recent scandals have ushered in disbelief and served as a stark reminder that the Devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). As each day passes, we can’t help but ask ourselves, What’s next?

For me, in particular, it came with a phone call from Archbishop Aymond and the news of my reassignment to parochial vicar at St. Margaret Mary in Slidell, effective November 1st. You may know that their parochial vicar was recently installed as pastor of St. Luke's, thus leaving an open spot that needed to be filled. I graciously accepted, honored at the level of trust that Archbishop Aymond is placing me, but the reality of my leaving this St. Angela family much sooner than expected has also saddened me greatly.

I take with me so many amazing memories, fueled by all the love you have shown me over these fifteen months as your parochial vicar. To me, this has driven home some other words of St. Peter: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that in due time he may exalt you. Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares about you (1 Peter 5:6-7). He has exalted and cared for me through you, through Fr. Beau, and through the parish and school staff, and I am forever grateful for this. It has been an honor to serve you in this capacity, and I now look forward to serving the good people at St. Margaret Mary, continuing to place my trust in God’s divine will, His infinite goodness, and His steadfast faithfulness.

Many blessings to you all, and please be assured of my prayers!

A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah

Thus says the LORD to his anointed, Cyrus, whose right hand I grasp, subduing nations before him, and making kings run in his service, opening doors before him and leaving the gates unbarred: For the sake of Jacob, my servant, of Israel, my chosen one, I have called you by your name, giving you a title, though you knew me not. I am the LORD and there is no other, there is no God besides me. It is I who arm you, though you know me not, so that toward the rising and the setting of the sun people may know that there is none besides me. I am the LORD, there is no other.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

R. (7b) Give the Lord glory and honor. Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all you lands. Tell his glory among the nations; among all peoples, his wondrous deeds. R. Give the Lord glory and honor. For great is the LORD and highly to be praised; awesome is he, beyond all gods. For all the gods of the nations are things of nought, but the LORD made the heavens. R. Give the Lord glory and honor. Give to the LORD, you families of nations, give to the LORD glory and praise; give to the LORD the glory due his name! Bring gifts, and enter his courts. R. Give the Lord glory and honor. Worship the LORD, in holy attire; tremble before him, all the earth; say among the nations: The LORD is king, he governs the peoples with equity. R. Give the Lord glory and honor.

A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father, knowing, brothers and sisters loved by God, how you were chosen. For our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

R. Alleluia, alleluia. Shine like lights in the world as you hold on to the word of life. R. Alleluia, alleluia

The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew Glory to you, O Lord.

The Pharisees went off They replied, "Caesar's." and plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech. At that he said to them, They sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, "Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar saying, "Teacher, we know that you are a truthful and to God what belongs to God." man and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. And you are not concerned with anyone's opinion, The Gospel of the Lord for you do not regard a person's status. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Tell us, then, what is your opinion: Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?" Knowing their malice, Jesus said, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites? Show me the coin that pays the census tax." Then they handed him the Roman coin. He said to them, "Whose image is this and whose inscription?"

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St. Vincent de Paul presented Service Awards at their October monthly meeting. Several parishioners received an award for many years of service to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Those who received awards were: Wil Prados, 10 On Sunday, October 11 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass, Years; Sandy St. Angela Merici Parish recognized parishioners Norman, 10 Years; Fern Carr, 20 Years; and Ralph who celebrated their 25th, 50th, 55th, 65th, 66th and Berni, 25 years (accepted in 76th Wedding Anniversaries. Congratulations to abstentia by SVDP President, Ed Mazoue’) Harry and Suzanne Lorio, 25 years; Paul and Stephanie Vlosich, 25 years; Charles and Andrea Congratulations and thank you for your Haddad, 50 years; Tony and Gerry Matranga, 50 dedication and hard work to SVDP! years; David and Sandra Norman, 50 years; Sam and Jacquelyn Criscione, 55 years; Louis and Loretta Savoye, 55 years; Wilfredo and Rose Escalante, 65 years; Wil and June Prados, 66 The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to years and Laurence and Gloria Mazzeno, 76 years. thank the SAM Parishioners for their generosity in these trying times. SVDP is requesting food “If a man and a woman marry in order to be supplies for the pantry which continues to companions on the journey from earth to heaven, operate each week. The following items for the then their union will bring great joy to themselves pantry are needed: Mac & Cheese dinners, dry and to others.” St. John Chrysostom red beans, cornbread mix, regular jars of peanut butter, canned/dry milk, pasta sauce, canned ravioli, canned spaghetti, canned meats, pasta, dry cereal, jelly, crackers, cans of tuna fish, juices, pancake batter and syrup, canned chicken, Rice-A -Roni, condiments, toiletries such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and toilet paper. Please note the we cannot accept fresh produce or any items requiring refrigeration.

Join us for Fr. Dan’s farewell Mass on Sunday, October 25, at 11:00 a.m. A reception in the gym will follow. Social WEEK OF OCTOBER 11, 2020 distancing and COVID WEEKLY COLLECTION ...... $ 13, 475.44 protocols will be observed.

Thank you to all who support our parish each week!

Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday October 17 October 18 October 19 October 20 October 21

World Mission Sunday • 6:15 a.m. - 6:45 a.m. • 6:15 a.m. - 6:45 a.m. • 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. • 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. • 6:15 a.m. - 6:45 a.m. Mass ...... Church Mass ...... Church Mass ...... Church Mass ...... Church Mass ...... Church • 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. • 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. • 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. • 9:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m. • 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mass ...... Church Mass ...... Church Confirmation Retreat Mass ...... Church Mass ...... Church

……..………Gym/Church .9:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30p.m. • 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. • 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Scripture Study Wednesday Morning • 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Mass ...... Church Prayer Group and Meeting …………………..Rel. Ed. Lib. CYO Troops Drive Mass ...... Off Campus ………………….Rel. Ed. Lib. ……..…………..Rel. Ed. Lib. .4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Confessions……Church Scripture Study • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. SVDP Food Pantry…….. .3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Alpha Training ..... Gym …………………..Rel. Ed. Lib. • 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Parish Office Confessions……Church Mass ...... Church • 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. St. Louis Award Mass Adult Choir Practice • 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. SALA Board Meeting …………………………..Church Confessions .... Church Mass ...... Church ………………….Rel. Ed. Lib.

• 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration …………………………..Church

.6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Alpha...... Gym

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 22 October 23 October 24 October 25

• 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. • 6:15 a.m. - 6:45 a.m. • 6:15 a.m. - 6:45 a.m. • 8:30 a.m. - 9:00a.m. Mass ...... Church Mass ...... Church Mass ...... Church Mass ...... Church • 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. • 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. • 9:00a.m. - 9:30 a.m. • 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Mass ...... Church Mass ...... Church Mass ...... Church Alpha Weekend ……..……………………….Gym • 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. • 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Mass ...... Church Fr. Dan’s Farewell Mass Confirmation Alpha Weekend • 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

……..………………………..Gym ……..………………………..Gym Confessions……Church • 12:00 p.m.– 1:30 p.m.

Fr. Dan’s Farewell • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Reception ...... Gym RCIA ...... Rel. Ed. Lib. Mass ...... Church • 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Confessions……Church

• 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mass ...... Church

• 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. CYO Youth Board Meeting …………………Parish Office

Sanctuary Candle burns this week in honor of Sunday 4:00 p.m. Multi-Intentions October 18 vigil 8:00 a.m. Ronald Lauland Priests and Religious 9:30 a.m. Cecelia Rohling & Mildred Holmes 11:00 a.m. Multi-Intentions 5:00 p.m. For the Parish Monday 6:15 a.m. Don Humphrey Sanctuary Flowers are in memory of October 19 9:00 a.m. Jacob Timothy, Jr. Jacob Timothy, Jr. & Dorothy “Dot” Thibodeaux Tuesday 6:15 a.m. Lorraine O. Puzzio October 20 9:00 a.m. Marguerite Ricks Wednesday 6:15 a.m. Ursula Tortorich October 21 9:00 a.m. Stan Abele

Flowers at Mary’s Shrine this week Thursday 6:15 a.m. Kara Essex are in memory of October 22 9:00 a.m. Peter Zuppardo, Jr.

Friday 6:15 a.m. Philip Clark Terry P. Gerstner, Jr. October 23 9:00 a.m. Terry P. Gerstner, Jr.

Saturday 8:30 a.m. Denny O. October 24 Charbonnet (*) Please Pray for the Repose of the Soul of Multi-Intentions Noted Above: Saturday, October 17, 4:00 p.m. : Bert Russo Clair Grefer, Michael Neeb, Lawrence T. Gettys, June Calcagno, Tu Tran, Tony Lamonte, Memorare Dan Judlin, Al Armstrong, Frank & Miriam Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that Zimmerman, Ray M. Boss, Jr., Antoinette Falgout, never was it known that anyone who fled to your Joy Whitman (*), Inez Maxwell, Dorothy protection, implored your help, or sought your Thibodeaux, Bernie & Janice (*) Bevon, intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this Michelle Kitchen, Robert Kitchen, Jr., Henry confidence I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Montalbano, Karen B. Lambert (*), Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, Collette Ford Villere, Thomas Ewing Brenan, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Renee Balencie Saussaye, Ronald M. Porter, Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your Shirley R. Waguespack, Edith Romagosa, mercy hear and answer me. Amen. Joyce Hotard, Elise Charbonnet Angelette, John A. Cousins, Jr., Shirley McMenamin, Linda Hebert, Kerri Crumb, Jessica Talley (*), Susan Searcy, Anna Brocato, Laymon Family (*), Bich Thu Nguyen & Theresa Nguyen

Sunday, October 18, 11:00 a.m. : Clair Grefer, Merrick Delesdernier, Tu Tran, Linda & Bob Armbruster, Natasha & Michael We pray that through the intercession of Our Parks, Jr. (*), John Lien, Josie & Leo Mathes, Lady of Prompt Succor we will be spared Joyce Crespino Palermo, Evelyn Farr Beler, damage to life and property during this hurricane Philip Sack Clark, Murray Gordon, Sheets Family, season. Patricia Nicholas, Don Humphrey, Martha Ann Claret, Norman Comeaux, POPE FRANCIS’ OCTOBER PRAYER INTENTION Todd Schubert, Patricia McAdam, The Laity’s Mission in the Church: Ronald Joseph Lauland, Mrs. Sue Jenkins, “We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, Elise Charbonnet Angelette, Roy Rousset, especially women, may participate more in areas Dominic (Mickey) Lanasa, Shirley Waguespack, of responsibility in the Church.” Karen B. Lambert (*), Anna Louise Cassagne, and Dr. Charles R. Salisbury () denotes living

October is Respect Life Month Let us pray, Father and maker of all, you adorn all October is the month of the creation with splendor and beauty and fashion Rosary. Please stop by the human lives in your image and likeness. Awaken back tables in church and pick in every heart reverence for the work of your up a “Pray the Rosary Daily” hands and renew among your people a readiness pamphlet. Also, on the tables to nurture and sustain your precious gift of life. are rosaries that are Grant this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your handmade by parishioner, son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of Bill Daly. In 3 years he has the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen made 4,800 rosaries and no two are made the same. Each LOVE LIFE AMENDMENT will be #1 on the ballot rosary is unique. in the November 3rd election. VOTE CAHTOLIC. Thank you Bill for your time By voting “YES” to Amendment #1 we can rest and dedication to Our Lady. assured that, together with our state law, we will never become like New York, who recently legalized abortion up to the moment of birth. “To pray the Rosary is to hand over our burdens to the merciful hearts of Christ and His mother.” Pope St. John Paul II

RCIA, The Right of Christian Initiation, is for anyone in need of baptism, persons baptized in another Christian faith but interested in becoming Roman Catholic, and persons baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation. If you or someone you know is interested in RCIA, please join us on Thursday, October 15, from WEDNESDAY ADORATION 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Religious Ed Library. For When he returned to his disciples he found them more information, contact Jerome Ibarra, at asleep. He said to Peter, “So you could not keep watch [email protected] or call 504-835-0324. with me for one hour? “ Matthew 26:40 I have called you by your name, giving you a title, Please join us on Wednesdays from though you knew me not. 6:00-7:00 p.m. in church to spend an hour with I am the Lord and there is no other, there is no Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. Confession is God besides me. Isaiah 45:4-5 offered from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 10/19-10/25/20 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 World Mission Sunday Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk Monday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and 12:39-48 Companions Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Tuesday: St. Paul of the Cross Lk 12:49-53 Thursday: St. John Paul II Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Friday: St. John of Capistrano Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Saturday: St. Anthony Mary Claret; Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Blessed Virgin Mary; United Nations Day 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40

To the Clergy, Religious, and Laity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans:

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Each October Catholics throughout the United States come together to celebrate Respect Life Month. As Catholics, we are called each and every day to work for a Culture of Life that respects the dignity of all human life and in a particular way those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life in the womb to natural death. During the month of October, we are asked in a special way to pray and reflect more deeply and take action to support the dignity of every human life.

This year's Respect Life Month theme is inspired by the 25th Anniversary of St. John Paul II's encyclical, The Gospel of Life. The theme 'Live the Gospel of Life,' is a call to action for us to heed St. John Paul II's call to defend the right to life for children in their mothers' wombs, those who are sick and close to death, persons with disabilities, the marginalized, and all those treated unjustly because of race. This call is as relevant today as it was when written over two decades ago.

Let us pray that during this Respect Life Month we will be strengthened in our efforts to cherish and protect the gift of every human life from Join us! The Catholic Community Foundation and conception to natural death. Notre Dame Seminary are co-hosting the Fall 2020 Catholic Lens Series: Living the Gospel in a Thank you for joining me in your promotion of life Fractured Culture. In the four-part series, speakers and wishing you God's blessings, I am, will explore the foundational principles that guide

our Catholic mission of unity in the world and Sincerely in Christ, bring a message of hope and encouragement. Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond

Archbishop of New Orleans Wednesday, November 4th St. Clement of Rome Church is in need of The “Third Way”: Catholic Social Teaching in a committed adorers for the following days and Polarized Society times: Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 PM and Sundays Dr. Susie Veters 11:00 PM-Midnight. If you can help, call or email • What is the Catholic version of a civilization of Nicole, 504- 887-7821 or [email protected]. love? Adoration Chapel Instructions : • Prophetic principles and prudential applications. • You must wear a mask unless you are in the chapel by yourself and maintain a social distance Registration is required. at all times. Questions? Please contact Dr. Susie Veters at [email protected] or 504.596.3042.

Parish Staff Pastor Rev. Clayton J. Charbonnet, III 504-835-0324 ext 302 [email protected]

Parochial Vicar Rev. Daniel Darmanin 504-835-0324 ext 303 [email protected] Deacon (Retired) Rev. Mr. Ray Heap 504-835-0324 ext 307 [email protected] Deacon (Retired) Rev. Mr. Gilbert Schmidt 504-835-0324 ext 307 [email protected] Deacon Rev. Mr. Nicholas Chetta 504-835-0324 ext 307 [email protected] Deacon Rev. Mr. David Aaron 504-835-0324 ext 307 [email protected] Deacon Rev. Mr. Tom Kratochvil 504-835-0324 ext 307 [email protected] School Principal Paige Bennett 504-835-8491 [email protected] Director of Finance Konnie Duncan 504-835-0324 ext 305 [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry Diane Kratochvil 504-835-0324 ext 306 [email protected] Director of Music Ministry Kimberly Mouledoux 504-835-0324 [email protected] Director of Maintenance Wade LeBrun 504-835-0324 ext 309 [email protected] Catechetical Director Audrey Huck 504-835-0324 [email protected] Parish Secretary Suzy Hyde 504-835-0324 ext 304 [email protected] Parish Receptionist Mary Ann Kleinschmidt 504-835-0324 ext 301 [email protected] Ministry Contacts Adult Choir Kimberly Mouledoux 504-875-8963 [email protected] Alpha Diane Kratochvil 504-835-0324 ext. 306 [email protected] Altar Servers Fr. Dan Darmanin 504-835-0324 [email protected] Annulment Ministry Deacon Gil Schmidt 504-913-9103 [email protected]

Baptisms Suzy Hyde 504-835-0324 [email protected] Bridge to NAIM Jo Poche 504-833-9470 Coping With Life Alone Mike Caruso 504-481-9342 [email protected] CYO Diane Kratochvil 504-835-0324 [email protected] Family Life Kay Dornier 504-834-4689 [email protected] Homebound Visitation Mary Ann Kleinschmidt 504-835-0324 [email protected] Hospitality Tammy Cardinale 504–905-2505 [email protected] Knights of Columbus, Council Jay Schwander 504-481-2467 [email protected] 9007 Linens Marie DeSalvo 504-831-8891 Men's Bible Study Deacon Ray Heap 504-835-9373 [email protected] Parish School of Religion Audrey Huck 504-835-0324 [email protected] Prayer Line Beth Kliebert [email protected] Pro-Life Judy Legett Martin 504-835-4777 RCIA Jerome Ibarra 504-835-0324 [email protected] St. Angela Ladies Auxiliary Diane Gregoire 504-812-4187 [email protected] St. Angela Men's Auxiliary David Steeg 225-333-2205 [email protected] [email protected] St. Joseph Altar Renee Lauland or Janet Cruppi 504-371-2101 or 504-338-2957 [email protected] St. Vincent DePaul Ed Mazoue [email protected]

Scripture Study (Morning) June Prados 504-835-7573 [email protected]

Scripture Study (Night) Marilyn Heap 504-835-9373 [email protected]

SAM Substance Addiction Lisa Carroll 504-314-8271 [email protected]

Vocation Cross; Ushers Billy Steen 504-453-3662 [email protected]

Young at Heart Carol Gutelius 504-615-1818 [email protected]

For more information concerning Baptisms, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Homebound Communion and Funerals please call the Parish Office at 504-835-0324 or visit our website, www.stangela.org.