Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time September 6, 2020

Scripture Readings OUR ARCHDIOCESAN FAMILY PRAYER

Loving and Faithful God, through the years Ezekiel 33:7-9 the people of our archdiocese have appreciated Romans 13:8-10 the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in times of war, disaster, epidemic and illness. Matthew 18:15-20 We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, and ask you to help us in the battle of today Music against violence, murder and racism. 9:30 am, 11:00 am, & 7:30 pm We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community Gathering #568 Rejoice, the Lord is King! founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect to the life and dignity of all people. Psalm Response “If today you hear his voice, harden Bless parents not your hearts.” that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth Gifts Preparation #685 How Can I Keep from that they may be peacemakers of our time. Singing? Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance Recessional #614 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore to be a voice for life and human dignity Thee in our community. The texts of the Mass responses, as well as the Gloria We ask this through Christ our Lord. and Creed, can be found in the front cover of the Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. worship aids. Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us Sunday evening Benediction hymns can be found in that we may be a holy family. the Gather hymnal: #139, #137, and #615. n IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH , LA

Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church WEEKLY REFLECTION 130 Baronne Street On Labor Day weekend it is appropriate to remind our- New Orleans, LA 70112 selves of the long-standing teaching of the Church on the dignity and rights workers. Pope Leo XIII issued the first of the modern (504) 529-1477 / fax: (504) 524-0155 encyclicals on society and economics, Rerum Novarum, in May, www.jesuitchurch.net 1891. STAFF Pope Leo condemned those who promoted class con- Rev. Anthony McGinn, S.J., Pastor (ext. 243) flict. “The great mistake made in regard to the matter now under ([email protected]) consideration is to take up with the notion that class is naturally hostile to class, and that the wealthy and the working men are Judy Burke, Business Manager (ext. 223) intended by nature to live in mutual conflict. So irrational and so ([email protected]) false is this view that the direct contrary is the truth.” (#19) Mary Moises, Parish Secretary “Crafty agitators are intent on making use of these differences of ([email protected]) opinion to pervert men's judgments and to stir up the people to Julie Vanderbrook, Wedding Coordinator revolt.” (#2) Paul Wattigny, Organist & Choirmaster The pope denied that socialism is the solution to the problems of the new industrial society. “Socialists by endeavoring Eric McCrary and Lisa LaFleur, Cantors to transfer the possessions of individuals to the community at Veronica Davis, Catechetical Leader & General Assistant large, strike at the interests of every wage-earner, since they would deprive him of the liberty of disposing of his wages, and INFORMATION CONTACTS thereby of all hope and possibility of increasing his resources and Religious Ed, Baptisms & Funerals: 529-1477 x 224 of bettering his condition in life.” (#5) “The first and most funda- Weddings (Julie Vanderbrook): 504-442-2622 mental principle, therefore, if one would undertake to alleviate the condition of the masses, must be the inviolability of private Parish Pastoral Council property.” (#15) (Mary Kay Zahn) [email protected] Those who employed industrial and other workers have Parish Respect Life Committee responsibilities to their employees. “The following duties bind (George Wilson): [email protected] the wealthy owner and the employer: not to look upon their Parish Synod Coordinator work people as their bondsmen, but to respect in every man his (Cathy Espenan): [email protected] dignity as a person ennobled by Christian character. Working for gain is creditable, not shameful, to a man, since it enables him to earn an honorable livelihood; but to misuse men as though they MASSES were things in the pursuit of gain, or to value them solely for Monday-Friday: 7:30 am, Noon their physical powers - that is truly shameful and inhuman. Again Saturday: 8 am, 4 pm (Sunday Vigil) justice demands that, in dealing with the working man, religion Sunday: 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, 7:30 pm and the good of his soul must be kept in mind.” (#20)

CONFESSIONS Pope Leo recognized that there were limits to the rights Monday-Friday: 11-11:50 am of private property. “Wealthy owners and all masters of labor should be mindful of this - that to exercise pressure upon the Saturday: 3:15-3:50 pm indigent and the destitute for the sake of gain, and to gather Sunday: 7-7:25 pm one's profit out of the need of another, is condemned by all laws, human and divine. To defraud any one of wages that are his due DEVOTIONS is a great crime which cries to the avenging anger of Heav- Tuesday: at Masses Perpetual Help Novena en.” (#20) Friday: at Masses Sacred Heart Novena Leo XII’s words are relevant for us today. “Most of all it 12:30 pm Benediction is essential, where the passion of greed is so strong, to keep the 12:40 pm Stations of the Cross & populace within the line of duty; for, if all may justly strive to Rosary better their condition, neither justice nor the common good al- First Friday: 8-11:45 am Adoration & Benediction lows any individual to seize upon that which belongs to another, at Masses Sacred Heart Novena or, under the futile and shallow pretext of equality, to lay violent 12:30 pm Stations of the Cross & hands on other people's possessions…Most true it is that by far Rosary the larger part of the workers prefer to better themselves by Sunday: 9 am Rosary honest labor rather than by doing any wrong to others. But there 7 pm Adoration, Rosary, & are not a few who are imbued with evil principles and eager for Benediction revolutionary change, whose main purpose is to stir up disorder CHURCH TOURS 3:15 pm Saturdays and incite their fellows to acts of violence.” (#38)

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO Rooted in our identity as Catholic and Jesuit, and driven by the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loy- ola, Immaculate Conception Parish gives glory to God by creating a faith community where all are welcomed to experience God’s love in Word and Sacrament and Community, and where all are challenged to embrace the mission of fulfilling God’s desires for us and our world by grow- ing in love and by becoming Christ to others through lives of prayer, witness, and service.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY No matter where you are from, what you In keeping with state and local guidelines that encourage do, your current family or marital situation … social distancing, the parish will not have the usual Sun- No matter your personal history, age, background, day morning coffee and donuts gatherings until circum- race or political affiliation … stances change. No matter your religion or self-perceived relation- ship with God or the Church ... DAILY MASS LIVESTREAMED we are very happy you are with us. Learn more The parish will continue to livestream the first Mass of about our parish by visiting our website, and if you the day (7:30 a.m. on Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. on would like to learn more about the art and archi- Saturday and Sunday). One may find the livestream on YouTube at Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church. Simi- tecture of our building, we invite you to consult larly one can find the livestream on our Facebook page, the brochure found at the back of the church. Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church.

BECOME A PART OF THE FAMILY MASS CELEBRANTS To become a member of the parish, please complete the registration form found on the parish website Saturday, September 5 (www.jesuitchurch.net) by selecting tabs entitled “I’m 4:00 p.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. New” and “I’m New to the Parish.”

Sunday, September 6 CHURCH TOURS 8:00 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. DURING PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS 9:30 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. A 30-minute docent-led tour of our church routinely 11:00 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. takes place each Saturday at 3:15 p.m. With advance 7:30 p.m. Fr. Kramer, S.J. notice to the parish rectory, group tours can be ar- ranged at other times as well. If you want to participate in a tour on a Saturday Saturday, September 12 afternoon, please call the rectory and leave a mes- 4:00 p.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. sage.

Sunday, September 13 LITURGICAL MINISTRY

8:00 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. If you would like to serve our parish as a lector, minister 9:30 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. of Holy Communion, hospitality minister, usher or altar 11:00 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. server, please contact one of the priests. 7:30 p.m. Fr. Sean Salai, S.J.

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LETTER FROM ARCHBISHOP AYMOND September 2020

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

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

It is our archdiocesan tradition to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation, better known as confession, on a weekday evening near the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. I am pleased to inform you that many people in the Archdio- cese of New Orleans have taken advantage of this opportunity. This year confessions will be available on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

Please consider taking advantage of this opportunity to invite the healing Christ into your heart with his promise of mercy. Pope Francis in talking about our weakness and sin said, “Jesus does not want to beat us and condemn us. He gave his life for us … He is always looking for a way to get to the heart … there is forgiveness.” Please consider having your family come to church together for Confession on Wednesday, September 9.

Wishing you God’s blessings,

I am Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond

Archbishop of New Orleans

NEWS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE

FORMING CONSCIENCES FOR CATHOLIC COMMUICATIONS CAMPAIGN The Catholic Communications Campaign is set for Sep- FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP tember 20-21, 2020, in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. THREE TALKS AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH This collection supports the evangelizing work of the SEPTEMBER 9 church throughout the world by supporting media: news- Important national, state and local elections are coming papers, television, radio and digital or online media. Fifty up this fall. To help Catholics understand their political percent of the funds collected in the Archdiocese of New responsibility in voting, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Orleans remain here to support Catholic new media Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA, will host three efforts and the . To learn more about the talks on the U.S. ’ document, “Forming Con- national program visit www.usccb.org/ccc and locally sciences for Faithful Citizenship.” Youth Minister and visit http:// nolacatholic.org. Theologian Ron Courtade will give the presentations in St. Francis Church on three successive Wednesday eve- nings from 7:00-8:00 pm: August 26, September 2 and LOVE LIFE AMENDMENT TO THE September 9. It will be beneficial to attend a talk even if CONSTITUTION you can’t make all three talks. Ron Courtade has a Mas- ters of Theology degree from and The Louisiana Bishops Support the LOVE LIFE AMEND- has served in the Archdiocese as a Director of Religious MENT TO THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION. Louisiana Education and High School Religion Teacher. Come be citizens will be able to affirmatively state that they informed on key principles for consideration in preparing “Love Life” on November 3—the same day as the Unit- to vote. ed States presidential election. n

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PARISH NEWS

RICA BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS The parish’s RCIA program will begin at the end of Sep- tember and culminate at Easter. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or being confirmed, please contact Fr. Wednesday, September 9, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. McGinn. Confessions in every church of the archdiocese 504-529-1477, extension 243 [email protected] Thursday, September 10, 5:00 p.m. More information is available on the parish's website at Baptism Preparation Class https://jesuitchurch.net/rcia-process Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13 MASKS AT CHURCH Holy Land Collection postponed from Good Friday Thank you to all of our friends and parishioners who fol- low the guidelines of the local authorities by wearing Saturday, September 19, 9:15 a.m. masks in church. We are all making sacrifices of various Respect Life prayer at Clinic 4636 S. Claiborne kinds to help stop the spread of the virus. Fortunately our local officials have not discriminated against places of Saturday and Sunday, September 19 & 20 worship as have the authorities in some other states. Collection for Catholic Communications Campaign When coming to receive Holy Communion, one should keep his or her mask on until he or she has received the Thursday, October 8, 5:00 p.m. host. Baptism Preparation Class Thank you for your cooperation. Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 p.m. HOLY LAND COLLECTION Pastoral Council Meeting Next weekend the second collection will support the work of the Commissariat for the Holy Land, which supports Saturday, October 17, 9:15 a.m. Christians in need in the Holy Land. This collection usually Respect Life prayer at Clinic 4636 S. Claiborne occurs on Good Friday, but it was postponed this year. Saturday & Sunday October 17 & 18 Collection for World Mission Sunday CONFESSIONS IN EVERY CHURCH Sunday, November 1 Confessions will heard in every church of the Archdiocese Daylight Savings Time ends of New Orleans on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 5:00 PM. To 6:30 PM . Tuesday, November 3, 12:30 p.m. Parish Finance Council Meeting HARD ROCK GOOD NEWS Thursday, November 12, 5:00 p.m. Engineers supervising the demolition of the Hard Rock Baptism Preparation Class Hotel have assured the public that the river-bound side

of Canal Street will be open to vehicular traffic by Octo- Saturday, November 21, 9:15 a.m. ber 10. All Canal Street lanes in both directions will be Respect Life prayer at Clinic 4636 S. Claiborne open by October 29.

Saturday & Sunday November 21 & 22 HURRICANE SEASON Collection for Campaign for Human Development Let us pray for Our Lady of Prompt Succor’s guidance and protection during the hurricane season. Thursday, November 26, 10:00 a.m. Let us also remember in our prayers those affected by Thanksgiving Day Mass Hurricane Laura.

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A PRAYER LIST Your prayers are asked for the following EACH MASS IS OFFERED FOR THE INTENTIONS individuals who are facing illness or other life challenges. OF ALL PRESENT & FOR THE FOLLOWING: Peter Baldassero McKord, Sumrall, Todd Trent Washington & Gloria Anne Caldarera & Pinner Families Family Saturday, September 5 Rena Cantrell Yvonne Maestri Carol Werling 8:00 am Joyce Parker † Al Chen Maxwell Mears Harold Werling 4:00 pm Carl Orgeron † Jeff Curnow Vivian Perkins Patricia Wilson Christopher Vanderbrook † Elizabeth Rafferty John Combe Julie Williams Ronnie Held † Joyce Randolph Mike Connelly Barbara York Percy Kuhn † Richard Davis, Jr. Shirley Schnyder Names appear for Rosalyn DiBartolo Armand Serignan three months unless Sunday, September 6 Mike Elvir Greg Shaw otherwise requested. Rosalie Foster Sheldon Strasner To request that a 8:00 am Ken Roig Zachary Fowlkes Eric Stuart name be included, 9:30 am Intention of Celebrating Priest Larry Giambelluca Rosalyn Vance please phone 11:00 am Mass for the People Beverly George Tevest Vance 529-1477. 7:30 pm Jack Denny Dienes † Jones Family Imelda Ward Mrs. Vienna Hakulinen Cain †

A James Ledet † IN MEMORY Joyce Parker † May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Monday, September 7 Edward Anderson † Shirley Levy † 7:30 am Carol Werling James M. Baldwin † Lloyd Lind † Noon Gerald B. Lorio † Victoria Eugenia Banos † Virginia Lorusso † Roy Brennan † Mary Jane Maggiore † Tuesday, September 8 Karen Buford † Elizabeth Marsh † 7:30 am Ernest Wooton † James D. Carriere † Elizabeth Nairne McDermott † Dorothy Charbonnet † Wanda McGinn † Noon Judy Burke Charles Cusimano † Pam Meldrum † Anna Daigle † Ann Meric † Wednesday, September 9 Oliver Delery † Michael Moran † 7:30 am Marie DiRosa † Karen Dietz † Roger Morin † Noon Dolores Kepner † Marie DiRosa † Joseph Patrick Noto † Lola Donelon † LaVerne Moonier Nuttli † Thursday, September 10 John F. Dougherty † Joyce Parker † 7:30 am Maryann Layman † Lorraine Eschmann † Phyllis Retif † Noon Jonathan Schopp Joyce Eumont † Connie Richardson † Sue Finegan † Jack Saux † Friday, September 11 Lois F. Gandolfi † Maria Serio † 7:30 am Pam Meldrum † Erna Gaspard † Firmin Simms † Noon Joseph Patrick Noto † Walter Glapion † Robert Daniel Sloan † John Victor Hughes † Dr. Robert Songy † Saturday, September 12 Eldridge “Terry” Johnson † Hon. Henry Sullivan † 8:00 am Owen J. LaCour † Albert E. Joseph, Jr. † Jose R. Tarajano † 4:00 pm Carl Orgeron † Sarah Murray Keith † Robert Joseph Vincent † Fr. Rodney Kissinger, S.J. † The names of recently deceased Christopher Vanderbrook † Owen J. LaCour, Sr. † appear on the list for twelve Dolores Kepner † Keith Landry † months. Please phone Jack Denny Dienes † Mark LeBlanc † 529-1477 to request Richard LeBlanc † that a name be included. WEDDING BANNS

Please keep in your prayers those who in the coming weeks will be united

HOLY FATHER’S SEPTEMBER in the Sacrament of Matrimony at Immaculate Conception Church. PRAYER INTENTION September 12, 2020 Respect for the Planet’s Resources: We pray that the Alison Ingles & John N. Killebrew planet's resources may not be plundered, but shared in September 18, 2020 a just and respectful manner. Alana Botelho Rocha & Dennis Rafael Gomez September 26, 2020 Jourdan Dozier & Sidney Givens Visit apostleshipofprayer.org for the papal video regarding October 2, 2020 this monthly intention and other resources. Sarah Alexandra Hebert & Andrew Allen Fulton

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COLLECTIONS (August 24-30, 2020) PARKING at 220 O’Keefe

Sunday: $6.304.00 For registered Immaculate Conception parishion- Weekdays: $358.00 ers, parking at a reduced fee of $2.00 for a 3-hour period is available in the SP PLUS PARKING GAR- AGE at 220 O’Keefe, next to the Quality Inn, near the corner of O’Keefe and Common. The garage is open to parishioners for regularly-scheduled parish Masses on the weekend. THANK YOU TO OUR PARISHIONERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR To get the reduced rate, for each visit you must PARISH DURING THE PUBLIC HEALTH use a magnetic voucher card available for pur- EMERGENCY. chase in the parish office, or you may order vouch- ers by completing the form available on the back counter of the church.

ONLINE PARISHIONER REGISTRATION & GIVING To take advantage of the reduced rate, enter the We invite you to register as a member of our parish family. To garage from O’Keefe, and take a ticket from the do so, log on to www.jesuitchurch.net and click the “I’m New” auto attendant. KEEP YOUR TICKET. When you exit and “To the Parish” tabs, or contact the parish office. Also, the garage, you will need to insert both that ticket follow Immaculate Conception Parish on Facebook by logging and the voucher.

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