AUGUST 1, 2021 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Parish Staff Pastor Msgr. Henry J. Bugler Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael J. Kettenring Deacons Deacon Thomas P. Lotz Deacon Dennis J. Hickey Office Manager Mrs. Staci M. Gelpi Director of Religious Education Mrs. Ruby Kirsch Director of Music Mrs. Patricia A. Neal Organist Mr. Michael T. Koerber School Staff Baptisms Principal Sunday Masses Call the Church Office Mr. Richard Hill Vigil: 4:00 P.M. Wedding Arrangements– Assistant Principal 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M Arrangements are to be made with Mrs. Michele Milano the Church Office ideally a year in Coordinator of Religious Education Daily Masses advance or at least six months in Mrs. Amy Dubuc Monday-Friday 6:15 and 9:00 A.M. advance. Business Manager Holy Days of Obligation Mrs. Christine Grote Funerals Mass Times will be announced. When someone in the family dies, it Office Manager Christmas and New Year’s Masses Mrs. Sharon Montamat is preferred that the family contact will be announced. the Church Office to notify the priest Early Learning Center Director Mrs. Lori Robinette Sacrament of Reconciliation before contacting the funeral home . Phones Saturday: 2:30-3:30 P.M. or Funeral visitation may be held in church. Church Office 887-5535 you may call the church office for Welcome, New Parishioners Church Fax 885-6259 an appointment. Please register by signing the book in School Office 887-5600 Website Address: back of church or call the Church School Fax 456-6857 CHURCH: www.spnparish.net Office at (504) 887-5535 Early Learning Center 887-2322 SCHOOL: www.stphilipneri.org Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 9:30 A.M.—6:00 P.M.

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Welcome to our first issue of our new Parish Bulletin We hope this will be an effective way to keep you informed about upcoming events, recent happenings, aspects about our catholic faith, appeals for help, Archdiocesan news, etc. Published by Liturgical Press, it will take time for us to get used to it. We will make every effort to communicate all relevant information in an engaging and interesting fashion. Please take it home, don’t leave it in church, don’t read it during Mass, and feel free to take extra ones for friends and neighbors. Actually, it would be better if you Scripture Insights for pick it up on the way out of church rather than when you come 18th Sunday in into church. That way, you spend the time in prayer and reading the Scriptures before Mass. Ordinary Time, Year B Alongside John 6 and the discourse We sincerely and wholeheartedly wish to thank our advertisers for on the bread of life, the Church hears their generous support in making this bulletin possible. Please most of the fourth and fifth chapters remember to patronize their businesses. On another note, if you of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians. wish to have something included in the bulletin, please get it to us at the church office by Friday of the week prior to publication. For Known as one of the captivity letters all who are involved in Ministry, please make every effort to supply (Colossians, Philippians, and us with photos. We would like to include photos in our bulletin Philemon are the others) because it whenever possible.  is apparently written from prison  (Ephesians 4:1), the Letter to the Philip Pisciotta Book Signing Today Ephesians discusses the mystery of Parishioner Phil Pisciotta has written a novel, In Love. This is the life in Christ. Paul’s exhortation to story of a New Orleans man, his love of God, love of a woman, love “live in a manner worthy of the call of his profession, and his love of life. Love propels him through you have received,” which we heard various adventures. He leads an extremely interesting life with God last week, strikes at the heart of always in the forefront. This is a must-read. Book signing will be Christian discipleship. This week, after all Masses next week, July 31/August 1. The discounted price is $14.00 Paperback and $24.00 Hardcover. All proceeds are going to Paul continues to call the Ephesians St. Philip Neri Church. Checks may be made out to St. Philip Neri to renewal in Christ– to “put away the Church. This is his second published book; the first was The Calling, old self of your former way of life and a biography. be renewed in the spirit of your minds” Help for Parents with the Current Drug Crisis (4:22-23). It was expected that We wish to invite all parents, adolescents and adults to a special Baptism into the death and presentation by Dan Schneider, Help for Parents with the Current Resurrection of Christ would bring Drug Crisis. This will be Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the radical life changes for early multi-purpose Room (Gym) in the Parishioners’ Center. Christians. For some, this meant Dan Schneider is a pharmacist from St. Bernard and father of two. giving up jobs and wealth; for other, He presently resides in Covington and is a member of Holy Trinity it meant hospitality or service. For parish. Dan lost his son in 1999 during a drug deal in the ninth everyone, life in Christ was life lived ward. He subsequently took on the Opioid industry after according to God and not according successfully helping catch his son’s killer and taking down the most notorious pill doctor in New Orleans history. He is an advocate to the world. Christians were for education and drug awareness. Dan’s story is currently encouraged to embrace love rather chronicled in the Netflix documentary, The Pharmacist. than ambition, greed, or power and to focus on the treasure of heaven An Evening of Information Catholic Faith rather than on earthly wealth. Are you, or someone you know, interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? If so, please join us for an evening of inquiry to be held in the Parishioners’ Center on Wednesday, August 25th at 7:00 p.m. There will an opportunity to ask any questions. SPIRITUAL INFORMATION AND NEWS August 1, 2021 | 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time | 3

The Transfiguration of the Lord Friday, August 6th. The Transfiguration of the Lord refers to a mysterious event during which Jesus is transfigured, or changed, in the presence of three of his disciples, Peter, James, and John. Moses and Elijah, two Old Testament figures representing the Law and the Prophets, appear and converse with Jesus. The event highlights Jesus’ divinity and glory that was hidden from the world but is now revealed to his closest disciple. Jesus is the fulfillment and completion of the Old Testament promises, This brief glimpse into Jesus’ hidden power, divinity, and glory would be fully revealed in the Resurrection once the journey of suffering and death has been accomplished.

An Invitation to Men to Make an ACTS Retreat The ACTS Retreat, an extraordinary weekend experience begins on a Thursday evening and ends with Sunday Mass here at St. Philip Neri. The ACTS Retreat meets people where they are in their spiritual journey. All men are invited to join other St. Philip Neri parishioners for this weekend experience: An ACTS Retreat, for Men only will take place Thursday evening, September 9th to Sunday at noon, September 12th, at Lumen Christi Retreat Center in Schriever, Louisiana. Transportation to and from the Lumen Christi Retreat House will be provided. Everyone who is at least twenty-one years old is strongly encouraged to attend. For more information or to register for the retreat, please call the Church Office at (504)887-5533.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Elsie Theriot, Mimi Raymond, Elaine Lescale Mary Duckett, Joseph & Natia Trapani, An & Buddy Fitzwilliam Richard Ingolia, Kathy Womac, Ronaldo Torres Geraldine Dennison, Michele Ural, Kathleen Harrison, Brenda Wade Dolores Richard, O.J. LaCour, Margaret & Camille Bourgeois Karen Brocato, Charlie Pilcher, Josh Ragas Leslie Miller, Manuel & Frances Willoz, Sr. Angela Ashbey Jim LeBlanc, Lamie Trombatore, Alice Ledet Virginia Vavasseur, Nina Bergeron, Steve Caminis Phyllis Burkhardt, John Upchurch, Lola Cuardrado Peanut Mader, Shirley Ganucheau, Kimberly Fluharty Sandra Gamber, Mickie & Betty Wild, David Girolmo Lydia Mendelson, Gail Gelpi, Vera Howard, Brooke Antill Shirley Pilito, Paul Pembo, Gail Ragusa, Alice LeJeune Janice Peterson Barbara Giancola, Marilyn, Donna & Darlene Lima Bubba & Sandra Bishop Dorothy Creely, Taylor & Sally LaSalle Susan Crouch Cantrelle DATES TO REMEMBER 4 | St. Philip Neri Catholic Church | Metairie, LA

Prayer for New Drivers Taking Place This Week God our Father, you led Abraham from his home and guarded him Saturday/Sunday, July 31/August 1: in all his journeys. Bless + these new drivers as they travel. Phil Pisciotta Book Signing, In Love, Be their safety every mile of the way. Always be their unseen after all Masses passenger in the vehicle to help them make good decisions and

sound choices. Help them to choose reason over recklessness, Blessing New Drivers at all Masses caution over carelessness, and maturity over bad manners

that embarrass and endanger. May they come to know the Wed., Thurs., Fri., August 4 - 6: School responsibilities as well as the joy and freedom of driving. Faculty Orientation – 8:30 to 3:00 p.m. Keep them attentive, cautious and concerned. Bless too, their

parents who worry and are anxious about their safety and Wednesday, August 11: RCIA whereabouts. Give them the assurance of your loving concern for Organizational Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. them. Make our highways safe Lord, and keep us from all danger. in Parishioners’ Center Safely guide these new drivers to all their destinations, and bring all

of them one day to their final destination with you. Amen. Saturday/Sunday, August 7/8: Note: We bless all new drivers at today’s Masses. Blessing all who are returning to School at all Masses Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist

This being the Year of the Eucharist and St. Joseph, we have Sat/Sun, August 7/8: Pulpit scheduled a four-session series, Presence: The Mystery of the Presentation at all Masses for Men’s Eucharist. The sessions are carefully designed to help participants ACTS Retreat (Sept 9-12) discover the powerful way that God is present to us in the Eucharist, inviting us into an intimate union with himself. Over four successive Wednesdays, we will examine the effects of the Later Upcoming Spiritual sacrament and its setting in the Mass, explore the scriptural and Social Opportunities foundation of the sacrament, and discover the beauty and transformative power of the grace God offers us in this sacrament. 1. Dan Schneider “Help for Parents The Presence series utilizes session videos and a study guide for with the Current Drug Crisis,” each participant. Sessions will be in the Meeting Rooms of the Tuesday, August 24th Parishioners’ Center on Wednesday mornings at 9:45 a.m. and

evenings at 7:00 p.m., September 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd. 2. Information Night for persons Sessions will be a little over an hour. interested in knowing about the Session 1: God is with Us Catholic Faith, Wed., Aug. 25th Session 2: The Story of the Eucharist

Session 3: Bread for the Journey 3. Presence: A four-session series on Session 4: Biblical Foundations of the Eucharist the Eucharist, Wednesdays,

September 1, 8, 15 & 22 The Women’s ACTS Retreat 4. ACTS Men’s Retreat at Lumen Oh, what a wonderful weekend it was for the Ladies ACTS Retreat. I Christi Retreat Center, Schriever, LA, am immensely grateful to the twenty-three women who attended. September 9th-12th We were personally affirmed, led to a greater appreciation of our Catholic faith and challenged to grow spiritually. Thanks to all who 5. Presentation by Fr. Joseph Krafft on prayed that the experience would be such an immense grace and “The Life and Gift of St. Joseph,” Wed., blessing.

th September 29 The Men’s ACTS Retreat will be Thursday evening thru Sunday, September 9th-12th, with a limit of twenty-four retreatants. We 6. An All-Day Outing to St. Francisville, presently have twelve signed up. Reservations will be on a first Louisiana in late September or early come-first served basis. Call the Church Office to assure your October reservation.

7. Parish Mission, (Presenter, Dr. Tom Neal) Monday-Wednesday, October 11, 12, 13. REFLECTIONS August 1, 2021 | 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time | 5

How does someone While everything seems dangerous, come back to the we place our trust in You, Catholic Church? our Lord and God. Sheltered here in this building, There’s a saying, “Once a we are also shielded Catholic, always a Catholic.” If by Your love you were baptized into the against all that might harm us. Catholic Church, or if you We know that You hear all received any of the sacraments prayers; so we now, when you were younger, you’re filled with confidence, still a Catholic, even if you don’t lift up our petitions go to Mass or pray anymore. In to You, our God. short, the Catholic Church will Peace I Give You always be your spiritual home, Peace I leave you, my peace I give Lord, we pray for others, and for and you’re welcome home any you. What a gift! What comforting all whom we hold dear. time. How? Just show up. Visit a words! This peace was not only given Keep them safe and parish, talk to the pastor or one to the Apostles in the Upper room give them Your Peace. of the priests or to a parishioner after the Resurrection, but is given to Bestow Your sacred blessing and let them know you’re there. each of us through the Holy Spirit we upon all our families, We want to welcome you home receive at Baptism. Further, this and upon all who are in and help you renew a peace is not the peace of human shelters, all who are alone, relationship with Jesus Christ making, but the Life-giving peace of all who are stranded, and upon that will be the source of your the risen Christ. These words which each of us as well. happiness now and for all we hear at every Mass, are the words We are secure in the power eternity! of the risen Christ to the disciples. of Your blessing. May the saving power of the We usually think of peace as the Prayer for Protection Cross of Your Son, absence of tension and strife, war and in a Time of Jesus, encircle us. domination. This is the peace of May all evil, all harm and injury, human making, which happens when Storm or Danger be repelled by that sacred sign. we act in accordance with God’s will. When we put our own will first, we Lord and Holy Protector, Calm all the storms that dominate others and bring anything like the disciples who were threaten us and turn but peace. When we act in caught in their tiny boat our fear of all evil accordance with God’s will, we not in the midst of a mighty storm, into praise of Your goodness. only are agents of peace among those we seek your help. Lord and Holy Protector we encounter, but also continue the We are uneasy as we are be with us in this time of risen Christ’s desire for peace and mindful of this danger. danger. Amen. unity among all peoples. Acting in We feel helpless and small accordance with God’s will is nothing before the great power of this less than living the , than living perilous hurricane, as Jesus did. We are given the Holy a power which is Spirit to bring this Life-giving peace to beyond our control. our world.

WEEKLY READINGS & MASS SCHEDULE 6 | St. Philip Neri Catholic Church | Metairie, LA

Mass Schedule WEEKLY READINGS Saturday July 31, St.      4:00 P.M. Mass  Mandart Thompson, Richard LeBlanc, Raymond & Jean McCabe & Family,       Emmit & Vicky Johnson & Family,       Rene “Buddy” Lazare, Jr.   Sunday August 1, 18th Sunday Ordinary Time  7:30 A.M. Mass: WEEKLY READINGS Randy Abadie 9:00 A.M. Mass      Richard LeBlanc, Pearl Ferrera, Tony Ferrera,  Edward J. Ryan, Jr. Mary McCarthy, Carol Mariande, Frenchy & Josie Mariande,     ! "#$ Bennie & Alvis Collura, Lolita Womac,  $    %&' ( "  Lawrence, Naomi and Daniel Hedrick,  ) $ Thomas and Helen Aber, Gloria Lanoux Mazzeno, Herman Schroeder, JoAnn Heap, Noel Morlas, *  +, & ! #$ Anthony Dominic Bonura   " %' * $ 11 A.M. Mass Sp. Int. (S.S.) Brady Palmer, Richard Garrett Frilot, Jr., - +, $ ! $  Eola Marie Vitry, Fred Fabacher & ." $ %. / $' *  6:00 P.M. Mass $ Parishioners of St. Philip Neri *    Monday August 2, St. Eusebius of Vercelli, St. Peter Julian Eymard 0 +, $  N 6:15 A,M. Mass; 9 A.M. Mass 2 $$ ! "& $ Tuesday August 3,  $ %' 6:15 A.M Mass; 9 A.M. Mass *  # Wednesday August 4, St. John Vianney 6:15 A.M Mass.; 9 A.M. Mass -  +, $ ! 2   Thursday August 5, Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major " #2 %#' * $$ 6:15 A.M.Mass 9:00 A.M. Mass 3  4 "2 $ ! 2" JoAnn Hamilton  2 %  2'  ! 2 * Friday August 6, The Transfiguration of the Lord 2 6:15 A.M. Mass Joan Fasting Heap 9:00 A.M.Mass    4 $ ! # # $/ Gwen Peri "   * "

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