IMMACULATE CONCEPTION THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 10, 2019 MARRERO, VOLUME 49, NUMBER 19

Sunday, November 3, 2019 Weekly Collection Thursday, Oct. 31, Roger Morin passed away during a return flight from Envelopes……………....$4,704.00 Massachusetts. That must have been Loose……………..…….$1,712.00 Total Collection…...…...$6,416.00 some flight. Roger first came to New Orle- ans in the early 1970’s to work in the Sum- Thank you for your generosity. mer Witness Program sponsored by Arch- REFLECTIONS ON TODAYS READINGS bishop Hannan. He was a seminarian at Poor Sadducees! Unable to imagine a resurrection the time for Boston. He took a leave of ab- after one’s earthly life, they instead imagine conun- sence and requested to work for the Sum- drums that make the belief in resurrection look mer Witness Program full-time. He ended foolish. When someone remarries, who will be up working with Ben Johnson under the their spouse after the resurrection? Someone is direction of Arch. Hannan to form Social going to be left out. Jesus patiently explains to Services outreach of the Arch. N.O. Under them that this is not an issue in the coming age. their leadership became na- The Sadducees have made the mistake of assum- tionally recognized leader in social ser- ing resurrected life if a continuation of earthly life. vices. Today we know this ministry as They have failed to imagine anything other than Catholic Charities. New Orleans is still life as they know it here on earth. With God, re- recognized nationally for its commitment member, all things are possible. Eternal life can be and professionalism. Along the way Roger more wonderful than we can even imagine. We completed his theological studies and believe that all God’s people are alive in God, for Arch. Hannan ordained him for N.O. After our God is the God of the living. Therefore, the his work on the 1987 Papal Visit he was seven brothers and their mother in the first reading honored with the title . He was face torture and death with unwavering courage, later made Auxiliary Bishop for N.O. In for they believe they will be “raised up to live again 2009 he was named Bishop of Biloxi and forever” (2 Maccabees 7:9). Jesus, and later St. retired in 2016 at the age of 75. Paul would do the same. We hope to die confi- I was very blessed to become friends with dently, believing in a God who can imagine more him in 1997 when I met him at a priest re- than we possibly can. Especially in November, we treat. We have been good friends ever remember our loved ones who have died, imagin- since. My concern for social issues has ing their eternal life with God and in God forever. Question of the Week How does the assur- been nourished by his witness. I have al- ance of an afterlife change the way I live my life so witnessed the slander that is often di- today? rected towards those committed to serving the poor. He bore this slander with grace and dignity. I will always remember him by his saying; “If you teach people to be gen- erous, they will be generous. If you teach them to be stingy, they will be stingy.” He When the story of human history comes to a close, death and violence don't get the final word. The love of said this when we were talking about sup- God does. That love, burning bright in the heart of Fr. porting the second collections. Emil Kapaun in the darkness of a POW camp in the Ko- rean war, made him a hero. Veterans Day Nov. 11th. Love, Fr. Jimmy Say a prayer and remembrance for our Veterans. THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SANCTUARY CLEANING Nov 16—Mary Aguilar, Charlene Saturday, November 9th Blanchard, Marei Dearstine, Rosalind 4:00 p.m. Hebert, Katia Hernandez, Katie Liljeberg, Suyapa Emile Hebert, Sr., Dennis & Dolly Naquin, Sr., Berna- Martinez. Nov 23–Hong Huong, Arvella & Elaine dette Parrino,deceased members of the Schaffer Fmly Lesnak, Debbie Melanson, Marlene Saucier, Peggy Sunday, November 10th Simmons. 8:00 a. m. Margaret Talmadge, Laurent & Betty Verdin and for Schedule: Ministers of the Eucharist the Birthday of Mary Martinez. 10 a.m. 4:00 PM Mass Nov 16 & Nov 23— Donna & Guy & Laura Adams, Benjamin Hernandez & Marie William Bentel, Elaine Klibert, Katie Liljeberg, Schouest, Bangon, Tawat, & Sr. Beth Lieux, John La- nier, Junius Duhon, Gladys Campo. Kim Ranson, Del Woolsey. 12 Noon 8:00 AM Mass Nov 17 & Nov 24- E. Cloutet, Filena Lopez y Accion de Garcia C. D’Aquin, R. Lamy, C. Lasserre, D. Modenbach 6:00 p.m. and M. Verdin. All Parishioners of Immaculate Conception 10:00 AM Mass Nov 24 – J. Bellanger, C. Monday, Veterans Day November 11th Blanchard, D. DiMarco, R. Hebert, R. Rawle, F. 6:00 p.m. Stevenson. Myra Bellanger LaChute & Larry Blanchard Tuesday, November 12th 10:00 AM Mass Nov 17– P. Camardelle, L. 6:-00 p.m. D’Aquin, J. Mailhos, S. Nguyen Special intentions of Walter Danner 6:00 PM Mass Nov 17 & Nov 24— F. Lipovsky, Wednesday, November 13th G. Smith, S. Verret, D. Guise. 8:30 a.m. School Mass Schedule: Ministers of the Word Jamie David & Sal Monfra, Sr. 6:00 pm Mass 4:00 PM Nov 16—E. Klibert Myra Bellanger LaChute & Larry Blanchard Nov 23— L. D’Aquin Thursday, November 14th 8:00 AM Nov 17—D. Rudolph 6:00 p.m. Myra Bellanger LaChute & Larry Blanchard Nov 24— M. Totten Friday, November 15th 10:00AM Nov 17—C. Blanchard 6:00 p.m Nov 24—K. Moser Myra Bellanger LaChute & Larry Blanchard 6:00 PM Nov 17—H. Smith Nov 24—A. Gongora "Is there anyone sick among you? He should ask for the presbyters of the Vigil Lights church. They, in turn, are to pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of This week the vigil light at the Blessed the Lord." (James11-35:J.4-J.5) Parish- Sacrament is for the special intentions of Guy & Laura Adams. ioners who are seriously ill or anticipating hospitalization for a serious illness are requested This week the vigil light at the St. Joseph to call the parish office if they wish to receive the Statue is in loving memory of Laurent Ver- sacrament. Some hospitals provide full time din. priests/chaplains. Patients are regularly visited This week the vigil light at the Blessed and offered the sacrament of the anointing of the Mother Statue is in loving memory of sick, as well as daily Communion. This, however, Betty Verdin. presumes inpatient admission. Those patients who are interested in receiving this sacrament, but are scheduled for outpatient or same day sur- 2nd collection for November 23 & 24th gery, should call the parish office to ensure is for the Catholic Campaign for anointing before going to the hospital. Human Development. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 10, 2019 MARRERO, LOUISIANA VOLUME 49, NUMBER 19 Reflexión

Los primeros israelitas creían que aquellos que El jueves 31 de octubre, el obispo cumplían los mandamientos del Señor serían rec- Roger Morin falleció durante un vuelo de ompensados durante el transcurso de su vida o la regreso desde Massachusetts. Roger lle- de sus descendientes. La justicia de Dios triunfa- gó por primera vez a Nueva Orleans a ría en este mundo. Durante el tiempo de la re- principios de la década de 1970 para tra- vuelta de los macabeos, cuando tantas personas justas sufrieron el martirio, se empezó a entender bajar en el Programa de Testigos de Ve- que la justicia de Dios era capaz de trascender rano patrocinado por el Arzobispo Han- esta vida. Los mártires podían ser recompensa- nan. Era seminarista en ese momento pa- dos después de su muerte. En la primera lectura ra Boston. Se tomó un permiso de ausen- de hoy los siete hermanos tienen plena confianza cia y pidió trabajar para el Programa de en sus creencias, tanto en el cumplimiento de las Testigos de Verano a tiempo completo. prácticas religiosas como en la recompensa de la resurrección, y estaban dispuestos a morir por su Terminó trabajando con Ben Johnson ba- fe. • San Pablo también está dispuesto a ar- jo la dirección de la Arquidiocesis. Han- riesgar un arresto, la tortura y la muerte para nan para formar la extensión de Servicios predicar pese a la ley. Por supuesto que él mod- Sociales de la Arquideocesis de N.O. Ba- ela su valentía y confianza no sólo en los mártires jo su liderazgo, Nueva Orleans se convir- judíos, como los siete hermanos y su madre, sino tió en líder reconocido a nivel nacional en también en el mismo Señor resucitado. • La respuesta de Jesús a aquellos que niegan la res- servicios sociales. Hoy conocemos este urrección es perfectamente lógica sin caer en la ministerio como Caridades Católicas. trampa de tratar de explicar la vida después de la Nueva Orleans sigue siendo reconocida a muerte en términos de los saduceos. Para los sa- nivel nacional por su compromiso y profe- duceos no podía haber una vida después de la sionalidad. En el camino Roger completó muerte, porque no había una respuesta satisfac- sus estudios teológicos y Arch. Hannan lo toria para esta pregunta capciosa. Ciertamente una persona no puede estar casada con otras ordenó para N.O. Después de su trabajo varias personas a la misma vez, por tanto no en la Visita Papal de 1987 fue honrado puede haber una vida después de la muerte con el título Monseñor. Más tarde fue donde eso pudiera suceder. Jesús explica que el nombrado Obispo Auxiliar para N.O. En matrimonio no es asunto después de la muerte. 2009 fue nombrado Obispo de Biloxi y se Es más, la vida después de la muerte puede in- retiró en 2016 a la edad de 75 años. ferirse desde mucho antes de Moisés, pues si Di- os es el Dios de los vivos y Dios fue el Dios de Tuve la bendición de ser amigo de él Abraham, de Isaac y de Jacob, entonces hasta en 1997 cuando lo conocí en un retiro de ellos están todavía vivos. La vida después de la sacerdotes. Hemos sido buenos amigos muerte es completamente nueva y no es posible desde entonces. Mi preocupación por las imaginarla en términos de este mundo, pues ex- cuestiones sociales se ha nutrido desde cede nuestra imaginación y entendimiento. su testimonio. También he sido testigo de la calumnia que a menudo se dirige hacia Ministros de la eucaristía horario aquellos comprometidos a servir a los po- Noviembre 10–Expedita Reyes, Gladys Reyes, bres. Siempre lo recordaré por su dicho; Norma Rodríguez, Marina Romero, Sylvia García, "Si enseñas a la gente a ser generosa, Tirza Huezo Noviembre 17—Mary Aguilar, Liliana Alegría, Ro- serán generosas. Si les enseñas a ser ta- sa Cortes, Gumersinda Cruz, Blanca Díaz, Ampa- caños, serán tacaños". Lo dijo cuando ha- ro Estalles blábamos de apoyar las segundas colec- Ministros de la Palabra horario tas. Noviembre 10—Alejandro Góngora Con Amor, Padre Jimmy. Noviembre 17—Aldo Hernández, Sr. THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Celebrating 95 years Cyo scheduled events With the Le Bon Vivant Anniversary Gala on Friday, Nov. 15th at the Four Columns in NOVEMBER 24th —Friendsgiving Harvey and a special ANNIVERSARY FAMILY MASS, Sunday, Nov. 17th at DECEMBER 20th Friday— Pajama Polar Express 6 to 10:00 a.m. with a reception to follow. Come celebrate 8 pm JANUARY 26th …….. *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** with us as we charge our way into the centennial of our New Altar Servers Needed— parish! Join us as we celebrate our 95th Anniversary at this special Mass featuring our children, youth, and Training Begins Soon... adult choirs. All alumni will be recognized with special Applicants must meet the following crite- ribbons and invited to join together at the altar to sing ria: Must be a baptized Catholic; Must the Alma Mater. A reception will follow in the cafeteria. have received the sacrament of Holy Spend some time with our honorees and special Communion; Presently in 3rd grade or guests. School yearbooks will be out for your enjoy- above; & Must be able to serve the as- ment. Our special guest will be Sr. Lise Parent, FMA signed Mass regularly. Serving at the altar is not only a our honorees are Mr. George Richard, Lifetime Legacy privilege but also a source of many blessings. We urge Award; Mrs. Roxanne Rawle, Distinguished Faculty you to encourage your sons and daughters to consider Member; The Honorable Patrick Connick, Distin- getting involved in this important ministry. Applica- guished Alumnus; and Mr. Chris Breaux, Distinguished tions to the Ministry of Servers can be found in the Parishioner. back of Church. For more information, please call Fr. The Gala will include a patron party, hors d’oeuvres, Steve at 341-9516. buffet dinner, silent auction, raffles, and music by Groovy 7. Gulf Coast Bank & Trust and Skobel’s Second Collection-Catholic Campaign School Uniforms. Individual tickets are available at for Human Development www.bidpal.net/icsgala. The entire IC Church commu- nity including alumni, past & present parishioners, Please be generous the weekend of November school families & friends are invited to come. For more 23rd & 24th, for the special collection, which sup- information contact Advancement Director, Silvana ports the Catholic Campaign for Human Develop- Collins at [email protected] or 504-347-4409 ment. In the United States, one in six people live in poverty. Through this collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and Angel Tree: We will sponsor an Angel Tree again this Christmas. Please begin provide a sustainable future for people across the thinking and planning to participate in this country who struggle. In addition 25% of the event. If you know of any families in OUR funds we collect will remain in our diocese to fund PARISH with children under ten (10) years local antipoverty projects. Please prayerfully con- old who are in need of help with Christmas sider how you can support this collection and Gifts, also anyone wishing to adopt a fami- work on the margins . ly of two or more children for this project, please call the parish office. REMEMBER THIS IS INTENDED “Mercy is Endless” at Second Harvest FOR CHILDREN WHO MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE Pope Francis appointed Missionary of Mercy, Fr. HAVE A CHRISTMAS. Thank you. Dave Caron, OP, extends an invitation to anyone wishing to respond to Jesus’ exhortation found in Altar Society News Matthew 25 (The Corporal Works of Mercy), to The Altar Society will have its annual Fall cookie join him for a service project to help feed the poor bake sale beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, De- in our local communities as well as to prayerfully cember 4th at the Knights of Columbus Hall on reflect on these important Gospel words from Je- Ave. D Members and guest are invited to join us sus. This event is open to anyone wishing to reg- in baking delicious Italian cookies. Donations of ister. We are grateful to Second Harvest for their supplies or money to purchase supplies are al- collaboration and important ministry in our Archdi- ways welcomed. Cookies will be sold the week- ocese. “Mercy is Endless” Service Project and end of December 7th & 8th. Advance orders may Reflection will be held on Saturday, Nov 9th be placed by completing the order form located from 8:00 AM - noon at Second Harvest Food in the rear of Church next weekend. Please sub- Bank Warehouse, 700 Edwards Ave., NO,LA mit your order, payment, and Mass time in an en- Registration is required. Go to http:// velope marked ALTAR SOCIETY and place it in archdiocesenola.shfbgnoa.volunteerhub.com/ the collection basket. For questions, please call 504-267-9650. THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ALL SAINT’S DAY INTENTIONS Eugenio S. Bourgeois, Hicks + Legendre Family, Bernard Dearstine, Mr + Mrs Paul Lauland Saucier, Paul James Lau- Lino Rampanelli, Frank Rampanelli, land, Marci Saucier, Health; Peace; Albert Rampanelli, Joe Alstott, DiMarco Unity, Mr + Mrs Robert Michel, + Munch + Plaisance + Bellanger Fami- Lucille Boudreaux, Roy A Tomino lies, Bernadette Parrino, Mamie Par- Sr ,Helen M Tomino, Fred Roberts, rino, Parrino + Ragusa Family,Pitre + Kyle A Roberts, Antoine Daigle, Terry Davis Family, Carl J Gonzales Jr, Foret J Daigle, Sam Castellano, Genevieve Family, Gonzales Family, Demolle Family, Mr + Mrs Salvatore Talamo, Castellano, Harold Duhe Sr., Tommy & Mr + Mrs Williams, Family’s Health + Rosalie Waguespack, Paul Waguespack, Salvation, Sam Dibartolo, Mike Placide & Mabel Waguespack, Barbara DiBartolo, Mabel DiBartolo, Evance Laurent, Rachel Laurent, George Lau- Buguet, Larry Michel, Stauter’s + rent Sr., Michael Daigle Sr., Broussard Bouvier’s Families, John Bordlee Sr., Family, Robeaux Family, Maise Fami- Lucy B Galiano, Esube Boy Galiano, ly, Babin Family, Klibert Family, Bor- Diane G Bollaham, Patrick Galiano Jr, Forest Plaisance, Suzanne Plaisance, delon Family, Naquin Family, LaJau- Constant Family, Rodriguez Family, niet Fmly., Billiot Family, Harold + Ramona Payero, Dominga Genao, Augusta Diehl, Robert “Baby” Verrett, Tomas Reyes, Eric Liriano, Robert + Jorge Casanova, Otilia Maria Nelson, Jenny Kramer Sr., Bobby Kramer Isidoro Casanova, Raul Thomas, Jr ,Luis + Maggie Juno, Granpa + Fernand Carmadelle Family, Grandma Pizzaloto, Ida Danos, Duval Danos, Bridgeit Rouchon, Marius J Milton Stockton Family, Rouchon, Pajak Family, Toth Family, Lynn + Wayne Montecino, Mr + Mrs Philip Rotolo, Joseph + Simon Jr, Mr + Mrs Walter Bartolo THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ALL SOUL’S DAY INTENTIONS John Travinski, Fred N Roberts, Kyle A Rob- Lou Helen Waggoner, Johnny Rouchon, Koeh- erts, Antonie M Daigle, Terry Daigle, Roy A led, Walter Waggoner, Jr, Mr. + Mrs. Thom- Tomino Sr., Helen M Tomino, Betty and as Jenniskens, Lloyd Abadri Family, Ronald Charles E. Capdeville, Myrtle Dantin, Leon P. Banos, Richard Rouchon, Roberta Rouchon, Dantin, Joseph T. Simon Jr, Eugenie S. Bour- Benjamin Rouchon, Mr. + Mrs. W.A. Rau, geois, Doris M Weber, Lawrence P. Simon, Mabel Freeman Family, Sarah Burregi, Sam Leah + Numa Simon, Mr. + Mrs. Joseph T. Burregi, Tony Musacchia, Joseph Burregi, Simons Sr., Uncle Urbarn + Aunt Bernice, Beverly Burregi, Noella Burregi, Edward Uncle Nuga + Aunt Tammy, Lisa Belsom, Andrus, Vergie Andrus, Michael Daigle Sr., Jody McDowell, Stauter’s, Bouvier, Bernadette Mr. + Mrs. Dallas Maillet, Mr. + Mrs. Paul Parrino, Mamie Parrino, Orlando Parrino, Daigle, Deacon Rodolfo J Martinez, Victo- Carolina Parrino, Geacomo Parrino, Biagia ria Casanova, Benjamin C. Martinez, Rod- Ragusa, Raphael Ragusa, Bernadette Cortez, ney Martin Sr., Maison Martin, Kevin Coo- Vic Cortez, Frank Ragusa, Mary Julial, Doris ley, Bernald Peranio Sr., Carol Peranio, Fast Hayes + Jessie Breaux, Raul Breaux, Lloyd Klibert, Mr. + Mrs. Harold LaJaunie Willie Farve Jr Willie + Edna Farve, Mr + Sr. Mr. + Mrs. Telisma Bordelon, Mr. + Mrs. Mrs Philip Rotolo, Mr + Mrs Walter Bartolo, Emil La Jaunie, Adrian Billiot, Brent Dominick Sansoni, Joseph David Sansoni, Klibert, Mr. + Mrs. John Naquin, AJ Klibert, Richard Vaughn, Julieta G. Gomez, Sherly Mr. + Mrs. Harold Klibert Sr., Melinda La- Laurent, Layton Laurent Jr, Elisha Laurent, Jaunie, Bernard Callegan, Nazie Callegan, John Bordlee Sr., Sam Dibartolo, Mira Tonnie J. Lyle, Lena Lyle, UC & Maggie Dibartolo, Mabel Bergeron, Evance Buguet, Broussard, Lindsay, Kenneth, + Rayolinard Bill Bergeron, John Atwood, Lisa Gonzales, Broussard, Patsy Broussard, Caroline Brous- Jabe Dibartolo, Jacqueline Dibartolo, Duroc sard, Katie & Ellis Robeaux Sr., David Saucier, Annette Saucier, Paul James Lau- Maise, Ellis Robeaux, Jr, Joseph & Verda land, Paul Lauland Saucier, Marci Saucier, Baloin, Larrest Plaisance, Suzanne Plaisance, Amelia Gar Boski,

Constant Family, Rodriguez Family, Heil Family, Lucy B. Galiano, Esube Boy Galiano, Diane G. Bollaham, Patrick Galiano Jr., Pajak Family, Deniskiewicz Family,