Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time September 20, 2020

Scripture Readings OUR ARCHDIOCESAN FAMILY PRAYER Loving and Faithful God, through the years

Isaiah 55:6-9 the people of our archdiocese have appreciated Philippians 1:20-27 the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in times of war, disaster, epidemic and illness. Matthew 20:1-16 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 #613 Praise, My Soul, the founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect King of Heaven to the life and dignity of all people. Bless parents Psalm Response “The Lord is near to all who call up that they may form their children in faith. on him.” Bless and protect our youth that they may be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those Gifts Preparation #651 Open My Eyes who have lost loved ones through violence.

Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance Recessional #578 How Great Thou Art to be a voice for life and human dignity

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 130 Baronne Street WEEKLY REFLECTION New Orleans, LA 70112 Matthew 20:1-16 (504) 529-1477 / fax: (504) 524-0155 One of the words in Scripture that always catch- www.jesuitchurch.net es my attention is usually translated as “murmur” or STAFF “grumble.” Jesus tells the parable of the landowner who Rev. Anthony McGinn, S.J., Pastor (ext. 243) generously gives some hired men a full day’s wages for ([email protected]) working only few hours. Those who worked the full Judy Burke, Business Manager (ext. 223) twelve-hour day were disappointed that they received ([email protected]) the same wage as those who worked far less than they Mary Moises, Parish Secretary did. “And on receiving it they grumbled against the land- ([email protected]) owner, saying, ‘These last ones worked only one hour, Julie Vanderbrook, Wedding Coordinator and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day’s Paul Wattigny, Organist & Choirmaster burden and the heat.’” (Matthew 20:11) Eric McCrary and Lisa LaFleur, Cantors

Veronica Davis, Catechetical Leader & General Assistant In the Old Testament the children of Israel grum-

bled against God and Moses because they found the INFORMATION CONTACTS food and water unsatisfactory to their taste. They mur- Religious Ed, Baptisms & Funerals: 529-1477 x 224 mured about God’s miraculous gift of manna which feed Weddings (Julie Vanderbrook): 504-442-2622 them for forty years in the desert. (Exodus 16:7-8) They Parish Pastoral Council grumbled at the prospect of entering the Promised Land (Mary Kay Zahn) [email protected] because they heard reports that the inhabitants were Parish Respect Life Committee giants. (Numbers 14:36) (George Wilson): [email protected]

Parish Synod Coordinator After Jesus referred to himself as the bread of (Cathy Espenan): [email protected] life, many of his disciples grumbled like their ancestors

who murmured about the manna. (John 6:41-43) In MASSES Luke’s Gospel the scribes and Pharisees murmured about Monday-Friday: 7:30 am, Noon Jesus’ eating and drinking with tax collectors and sinners. Saturday: 8 am, 4 pm (Sunday Vigil) (Luke 5:30) Sunday: 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, 7:30 pm

Grumbling seems to be a very common behavior. CONFESSIONS Some people complain about their families or their work Monday-Friday: 11-11:50 am environment. Others complain about what seems to Saturday: 3:15-3:50 pm them to be unfortunate developments in society, cul- Sunday: 7-7:25 pm ture, and politics. Many people complain that God is un-

fair because of the challenges of their lives. DEVOTIONS

Tuesday: at Masses Perpetual Help Novena We grumble because we think it will make us Friday: at Masses Sacred Heart Novena feel good. Ironically it can have the opposite effect. 12:30 pm Benediction Complainers easily surrender themselves to self-pity. It 12:40 pm Stations of the Cross & is not healthy for us to concentrate on those areas of our Rosary lives where we are powerless. Let us ask God for the First Friday: 8-11:45 am Adoration & Benediction grace to accept what we cannot change. at Masses Sacred Heart Novena

12:30 pm Stations of the Cross &

Rosary Anthony McGinn, S.J. Sunday: 9 am Rosary 7 pm Adoration, Rosary, & Benediction CHURCH TOURS 3:15 pm Saturdays

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

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 19 (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 20 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. John Brown, 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 after- Saturday, September 26 noon, please call the rectory and leave a message. 4:00 p.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. 504-529-1477.

Sunday, September 27 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. Waldrop, S.J. server, please contact one of the priests. 7:30 p.m. Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J.

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LETTER FROM ARCHBISHOP AYMOND September 20, 2020

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

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Today, throughout the , we celebrate Catechetical Sunday with the theme of "I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you." This is a special observance in each parish as we pray for and ask God's blessings upon all those who share in the important work of catechesis and Christian formation. Those who share in this ministry are our catechists in the Parish School of Religion, the administrators and teachers in our Catholic Schools, youth ministers and those who are involved in the ministry of RCIA.

Please join me in thanking them for not only giving of themselves in a generous way to provide religious education and formation for our youth and adults, but also pray that God will continue to bless them and inspire them in their minis- try. They give of themselves in a generous way to help others open their hearts to Christ. Furthermore, their example of faith is one that can be a source of inspiration to us. Join me in praying for students, parents and families on this Catechetical Sunday. We are reminded that parents are the primary teachers of their children in faith and we pray for them that they will joyfully fulfill this vocation.

I invite parents involved to continue this involvement in the education and Christian formation of their children. Par- ents, they need you, your support, and they need your example of living out your faith. You are a powerful witness to your child. Please know of my deep appreciation and prayer of thanksgiving to all of you who share in this important ministry of catechesis and Christian formation.

Wishing you God's blessings, and with the assurance of my prayers,

I am Gratefully in Christ,

Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond

Archbishop of New Orleans

NEWS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND EVENING OF HEALING Experience freedom from fear, worry, and anxiety by The Catholic Communications Campaign is set for Sep- calling to mind God’s great love and care for us through tember 20-21, 2020, in the Archdiocese of New Orle- acknowledgement, meditative song, and exhortation of ans. This collection supports the evangelizing work of God's Word. Presented by Deacon Larry & Andi Oney. the church throughout the world by supporting media: Music by Ryan Foulon and Garrett & Shannon Fried. newspapers, television, radio and digital or online me- Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 7 PM – 8 PM at Di- dia. Fifty percent of the funds collected in the Archdio- vine Mercy Parish. cese of New Orleans remain here to support Catholic new media efforts and the . To learn MASS FOR VICTIMS AND more about the national program visit www.usccb.org/ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE ccc and locally visit http://nolacatholic.org. Archbishop Aymond will offer a special Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Louis Cathedral. 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. Saturday, September 19, 9:15 a.m. McGinn. Respect Life prayer at Clinic 4636 S. Claiborne 504-529-1477, extension 243 [email protected] Saturday and Sunday, September 19 & 20 More information is available on the parish's website at Collection for Catholic Communications Campaign https://jesuitchurch.net/rcia-process Thursday, October 8, 5:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION AT Baptism Preparation Class IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Archbishop Gregory Aymond will confer the Sacrament of Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 p.m. Confirmation at Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church on Pastoral Council Meeting Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Classes for high school juniors who plan to be confirmed will be held from Saturday, October 17, 9:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the six Sundays of Lent, Febru- Respect Life prayer at Clinic 4636 S. Claiborne ary 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, and 28. A meeting for parents will be held in February. Saturday & Sunday October 17 & 18 Register on line at https://jesuitchurch.net/get- Collection for World Mission Sunday confirmed. Sunday, November 1 Daylight Savings Time ends BAPTISMS & BAPTISM PREPARATION Baptisms usually occur after the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sun- Tuesday, November 3, 12:30 p.m. days. We are happy to consider other days of the week Parish Finance Council Meeting and times if the church is available and a parish priest can be available. We hold a monthly baptism preparation Thursday, November 12, 5:00 p.m. class for parents and godparents on the second Thursday Baptism Preparation Class of each month. The next one will take place Thursday, October 8 at 5 p.m. in the parish rectory. Registration is Saturday, November 21, 9:15 a.m. required. To do so, please contact the parish office at ext. Respect Life prayer at Clinic 4636 S. Claiborne 243 and leave a message. Please consult the parish web- site, Saturday & Sunday November 21 & 22 https://jesuitchurch.net/how/have-a-child-baptized Collection for Campaign for Human Development

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Thursday, November 26, 10:00 a.m. Classes for the parish school of religion will begin in Sep- Thanksgiving Day Mass tember. If you are interested having your child attend religious education classes at the parish, please contact Sunday, November 29 our coordinator Mrs. Veronica Davis at vdavis@arch- First Sunday of Advent no.org. Friday, December 4, 10:30 a.m. HURRICANE SEASON Mass Let us pray for Our Lady of Prompt Succor’s guidance and protection during the hurricane season. Thursday, December 10, 5:00 p.m. Let us also remember in our prayers those affected by Baptism Preparation Class 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: Gloria Anne Caldarera McKord, Sumrall, Todd Tevest Vance Rena Cantrell & Pinner Families Imelda Ward Saturday, September 19 Al Chen Yvonne (Bebe) Maestri Trent Washington & 8:00 am Ronnie Held † Jeff Curnow Geraldine Martin & Family 4:00 pm Carl Orgeron † John Combe Family Carol Werling Maxwell Mears Christopher Vanderbrook † Mike Connelly Harold Werling Vivian Perkins Ernest Wooton † Richard Davis, Jr. Patricia Wilson Elizabeth Rafferty Cleo & Beth Higgins † Rosalyn DiBartolo Julie Williams Joyce Randolph Mike Elvir Barbara York Shirley Schnyder Rosalie Foster Sunday, September 20 Armand Serignan Zachary Fowlkes Names appear for 8:00 am Lewis R. Centanni, Sr. † Greg Shaw Larry Giambelluca three months unless 9:30 am Intention of Celebrating Priest Timmy Smith, Jr. & otherwise requested. Beverly George Family 11:00 am Mass for the People Greenlee & Smith To request that a Sheldon Strasner 7:30 pm Joseph Patrick Noto † Families name be included, Eric Stuart Dolores Kepner † Jones Family please phone Rosalyn Vance Muriel & James Pumphrey † . 529-1477 Apatini Family A IN MEMORY May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Monday, September 21 rest in peace. 7:30 am Marie DiRosa † Noon Jack Denny Dienes † Edward Anderson † Elizabeth Marsh † James M. Baldwin † Elizabeth Nairne McDermott † Tuesday, September 22 Victoria Eugenia Banos † Wanda McGinn † 7:30 am Mary Ann Layman † Roy Brennan † Pam Meldrum † Noon Gerald B. Lorio † Karen Buford † Ann Meric †

James D. Carriere † Vincent Messina † Wednesday, September 23 Dorothy Charbonnet † Michael Moran † 7:30 am Carol Werling Charles Cusimano † Roger Morin † Anna Daigle † Joseph Patrick Noto † Noon Al Chen Oliver Delery † LaVerne Moonier Nuttli † Marie DiRosa † Joyce Parker † Thursday, September 24 Karen Dietz † Phyllis Retif † 7:30 am George B. Freehill † Lola Donelon † Connie Richardson † Noon J.F. Thompson † John F. Dougherty † Jack Saux † Lorraine Eschmann † Maria Serio † Friday, September 25 Joyce Eumont † Firmin Simms † 7:30 am Danny McKeever † Sue Finegan † Robert Daniel Sloan † Noon John David Weaver † Lois F. Gandolfi † Dr. Robert Songy † Walter Glapion † Hon. Henry Sullivan † Saturday, September 26 John Victor Hughes † Robert Joseph Vincent † 8:00 am Dolores Kepner † Albert E. Joseph, Jr. † 4:00 pm Carl Orgeron † Fr. Rodney Kissinger, S.J. † Christopher Vanderbrook † Owen J. LaCour, Sr. † The names of recently deceased Mary & J.F. Thompson † Keith Landry † appear on the list for twelve Mark LeBlanc † months. Please phone Joseph Patrick Noto † Richard LeBlanc † 529-1477 to request Shirley Levy † that a name be included. WEDDING BANNS Lloyd Lind † Please keep in your prayers those who in the coming weeks will be united in the Sacrament of Matrimony at Immaculate Conception Church. Virginia Lorusso † September 26, 2020 Mary Jane Maggiore † Jourdan Dozier & Sidney Givens

October 2, 2020

HOLY FATHER’S SEPTEMBER Sarah Alexandra Hebert & Andrew Allen Fulton PRAYER INTENTION October 10, 2020

Respect for the Planet’s Resources: We pray that the Amy Elizabeth Kane & Justin Thomas Carreras Meghan Elaine Doyle & Ryan Bosworth Martin planet's resources may not be plundered, but shared in October 17, 2020 a just and respectful manner. Theresa Quynh-Nhu Dinh & Ricardo Alejandro Montalban

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

COLLECTIONS (August 31-September 6, 2020) PARKING at 220 O’Keefe Sunday: $6,044.00 Weekdays: $318.00 For registered Immaculate Conception parishion- COLLECTIONS (September 7-13, 2020) ers, parking at a reduced fee of $2.00 for a 3-hour Sunday: $9,402.00 period is available in the SP PLUS PARKING GAR- Special Collection (Church in the Holy Land): $1,169.00 AGE at 220 O’Keefe, next to the Quality Inn, near Weekdays: $389.00 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 To get the reduced rate, for each visit you must CONTINUED GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR use a magnetic voucher card available for pur- PARISH DURING THE PUBLIC HEALTH chase in the parish office, or you may order vouch- EMERGENCY. 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.

onto www.facebook.com and entering Immaculate Conception Difficulties? The SP Plus Parking emergency num- Jesuit Church and “Like” us. In reflecting upon your support of ber is 504-293-4500. Questions? Please contact the parish, please consider online giving, a quick and easy way Judy Burke at 529-1477, ext. 223. to do your part to foster the life and ministry of our parish.