First Sunday of Lent February 21, 2021
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First Sunday of Lent February 21, 2021 Scripture Readings OUR ARCHDIOCESAN FAMILY PRAYER Loving and Faithful God, through the years Genesis 9:8-15 the people of our archdiocese have appreciated 1 Peter 3:18-22 the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mark 1:12-15 in times of war, disaster, epidemic and illness. We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, Music and ask you to help us in the battle of today 9:30 am, 11:00 am, & 7:30 pm against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community Gathering #479 Lord, Who throughout founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect These Forty Days to the life and dignity of all people. Bless parents Psalm Response “Your ways, O Lord, are love that they may form their children in faith. and truth to those who keep Bless and protect our youth your covenant.” that they may be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those Gifts Preparation #732 Jesus, Lead the Way who have lost loved ones through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance Recessional #881 Lift High the Cross to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community. The texts of the Mass responses, as well as the We ask this through Christ our Lord. Gloria and Creed, can be found in the front cover of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. the Gather hymnal. 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 NEW ORLEANS, LA Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church WEEKLY REFLECTION 130 Baronne Street Genesis 9:8-15 New Orleans, LA 70112 This year the readings from the Old Testament for (504) 529-1477 / fax: (504) 524-0155 the Sundays of Lent concern the covenants God made www.jesuitchurch.net throughout history. The reading for the First Sunday of Lent STAFF deals with the covenant announced to Noah after the great Rev. Anthony McGinn, S.J., Pastor (ext. 243) flood. On the Second Sunday, the reading focuses on Abra- ([email protected]) ham and God’s fidelity to the covenant with him. The Third Judy Burke, Business Manager (ext. 223) Sunday’s reading deals with Moses and the covenant made ([email protected]) on Mount Sinai after the Israelites were released from slav- Mary Moises, Parish Secretary ery in Egypt. The reading from the prophet Jeremiah on the ([email protected]) Fifth Sunday promised that God would make a new cove- Julie Vanderbrook, Wedding Coordinator nant with his people that would be written on their hearts. Paul Wattigny, Organist & Choirmaster These Old Testament readings lay the groundwork for the Eric McCrary and Lisa LaFleur, Cantors New Covenant established by Jesus’ death and resurrection Veronica Davis, Catechetical Leader & General Assistant which we celebrate in Holy Week. The great flood was God’s response to the terrible INFORMATION CONTACTS wickedness of humanity. Throughout the early chapters of Religious Ed, Baptisms & Funerals: 529-1477 x 224 the book of Genesis, one generation sinned even more dis- Weddings (Julie Vanderbrook): 504-442-2622 gracefully than the one that preceded it. Even the rebellion Parish Pastoral Council of Adam and Eve, who sought to be “gods” by knowing (Mary Kay Zahn) [email protected] good and evil, is surpassed by Cain’s murder of his brother. Parish Respect Life Committee By the time of Noah, human wickedness had become perva- (George Wilson): [email protected] sive. “When the Lord saw how great the wickedness of hu- Parish Synod Coordinator man beings was on earth, and how every desire that their (Cathy Espenan): [email protected] heart conceived was always nothing but evil, the Lord regretted making human beings on the earth, and his MASSES heart was grieved.” (Genesis 6:5) Monday-Friday: 7:30 am, Noon Saturday: 8 am, 4 pm (Sunday Vigil) Even though mankind’s sinfulness is pervasive, God Sunday: 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, 7:30 pm does not surrender his purpose. He created man in his im- age and likeness and gave him a calling to be fruitful and CONFESSIONS multiply. God chose to continue his plan through one man, Monday-Friday: 11-11:50 am Noah, and his family. God promised, “I will remember my Saturday: 3:15-3:50 pm covenant between me and you and every living creature— Sunday: 7-7:25 pm every mortal being—so that the waters will never again become a flood to destroy every mortal being.” (Genesis 9:15) DEVOTIONS Tuesday: at Masses Perpetual Help Novena All of the covenants rest on the foundation of God’s Friday: at Masses Sacred Heart Novena freely given grace. Mankind did not deserve to receive the 12:30 pm Benediction promise of the covenant with Noah. Needless to say, mankind 12:40 pm Stations of the Cross & does not deserve the promises of the new covenant estab- Rosary lished in Jesus. So great is God’s mercy that he sent his son First Friday: 8-11:45 am Adoration & Benediction who offered his life in obedience for our salvation. The obedi- at Masses Sacred Heart Novena ent one’s sacrifice has brought the promise of salvation to the 12:30 pm Stations of the Cross & disobedient. Let’s live in daily awareness and appreciation of God’s overwhelming covenant love that brings us forgiveness Rosary and eternal life. Sunday: 9 am Rosary 7 pm Adoration, Rosary, & Benediction Anthony McGinn, S.J. CHURCH TOURS 3:15 pm Saturdays FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 21, 2021 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. VISITING? / WECOME! COFFEE IN LENES HALL Since the city of New Orleans has moved into a new No matter where you are from, what you phase of COVID precautions, we can return to having do, your current family or marital situation … coffee in Lenes Hall after the 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. No matter your personal history, age, background, Masses. Everyone in attendance must follow the pre- cautions prescribed by the city Department of Health. race or political affiliation … 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 the day (7:30 a.m. on Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. on about our parish by visiting our website, and if you Saturday and Sunday). One may find the livestream on would like to learn more about the art and archi- 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. MASS CELEBRANTS BECOME A PART OF THE FAMILY To become a member of the parish, please complete the Saturday, February 20 registration form found on the parish website 4:00 p.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. (www.jesuitchurch.net) by selecting tabs entitled “I’m New” and “I’m New to the Parish.” Sunday, February 21 8:00 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. CHURCH TOURS 9:30 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. DURING PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS 11:00 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. A 30-minute docent-led tour of our church routinely 7:30 p.m. Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J. takes place each Saturday at 3:15 p.m. With advance notice to the parish rectory, group tours can be ar- ranged at other times as well. Saturday, February 27 If you want to participate in a tour on a Saturday after- 4:00 p.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. noon, please call the rectory and leave a message. 504-529-1477. Sunday, February 28 LITURGICAL MINISTRY 8:00 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. 9:30 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. If you would like to serve our parish as a lector, minister 11:00 a.m. Fr. McGinn, S.J. of Holy Communion, hospitality minister, usher or altar server, please contact one of the priests. 7:30 p.m. Fr. Stephen Kramer, S.J. You might like to follow Immaculate Con- ception Parish on Facebook by logging onto www.facebook.com and then enter- PRAY FOR PEACE ing Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church and “Like” us. n IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH NEW ORLEANS, LA NEWS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE CHOSEN FOR THIS CROSS: FASTING AND ABSTIENCE IN LENT A DESERT PILGRIMAGE Guidelines for Catholics on fasting and abstinence are as If you struggle with infertility, you may feel that you are follows: Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday on a lonely, desert pilgrimage. But you are not alone. and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age During this season of Lent, the Springs in the Desert but not yet 59.