First Sunday of Lent February 21, 2021

Scripture Readings OUR ARCHDIOCESAN FAMILY PRAYER

Loving and Faithful , 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 . 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 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 “” 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 Rosary God’s overwhelming covenant love that brings us forgiveness and eternal life. Sunday: 9 am Rosary 7 pm Adoration, Rosary, & Benediction Anthony McGinn, S.J. CHURCH TOURS 3:15 pm Saturdays

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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 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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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 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 7:30 p.m. Fr. Stephen Kramer, S.J. server, please contact one of the priests.

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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. Those who are bound to fast may take Team invites you to reflect with us on the Seven Last only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if Words of Jesus during His pilgrimage of suffering. Be- necessary to maintain strength according to each one’s ginning on Feb. 18, each Thursday evening during Lent, needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not per- we will meet virtually to pray, listen to a reflection on mitted. Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Jesus’ words, and build community through small group Catholics 14 years or older on Ash Wednesday, Good sharing. This FREE event is a chance to enter more Friday and on all Fridays of Lent. The determination of deeply into the Lenten spirit while gathering in prayer certain days as obligatory days of penance should not be with others on this same path. Free registration and understood as limiting the occasions for Christian pen- more information at www.springsinthedesert.org. ance. SUBSCRIBE TO THE YEAR OF THE SECOND COLLECTION FOR EUCHARIST & ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE As we continue the celebration of the Year of the Eucha- ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS rist and St. Joseph, we are excited to officially launch the The second collection at all Masses February 27-28, partnership with The Vigil Project this Lent. Through this 2021 will be taken up for Catholic Charities Archdiocese special year of renewal, our archdiocese is bringing a of New Orleans. This year, the CCANO second collection unique opportunity for you to deepen your faith and un- will also accept online donations due to the coronavirus derstanding in the Eucharist and devotion to St. Joseph. since some families may not be able to attend Mass in- By God’s grace, we believe this can transform our local person but still want to support the good works of the Church as we journey together. Please find the new Year many diverse programs of Catholic Charities. Your sup- of the Eucharist & St. Joseph website and consider sub- port of this second collection provides crucial funds that scribing at http://nolacatholic.org/eucharist to receive enable Catholic Charities to bring hope and support to regular email messages that will include short excerpts those in need in our archdiocese. Ways to support the of Church teachings, prayers, spiritual reflections, and Catholic Charities Second Collection: 1) Give online faith sharing from clergy, religious, and in the arch- through this link: www.ccano.org/collection 2) Send diocese and beyond. a check by mail to: 1000 Howard Ave, Ste 200, New Or- leans, LA 70113 3) Give during weekend in-person and 2021 MEN’S CONFERENCE: WALKING online Masses on February 27 and 28, 2021 Donations WITH ST. JOSEPH through this second collection enable Catholic Charities Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the gathering to help over 54,000 individuals and families each year. for the 2021 Archdiocese of New Orleans Men’s Confer- Please join in this mission of service to the poor and ence has been canceled. Instead the planning committee vulnerable by supporting Catholic Charities with an for the Men’s Conference is redirecting their efforts to- open and generous heart. Ninety-five cents of every wards providing a year long campaign to promote and dollar received goes directly to community services. support men’s ministries across the Archdiocese. The theme of the campaign is “Walking with St. Joseph.” The conference will make regular posts on Instagram and CONFESSIONS IN EVERY PARISH Facebook (@nolacatholicmen) and by email. The first of Confessions will be available in all parishes from 5:00 a series of video presentations featuring speakers and p.m.—6:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays during leaders in men’s ministry will be broadcast on WLAE on Lent: March 10, 2021, March 17, 2021 and March 24, February 27 at 7pm and will be streamed on 2021. NolaCatholicMen.org and other media platforms. Find out more at NolaCatholicMen.org and to subscribe to the mailing list. n

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PARISH NEWS

PARISH RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS

February Focus - Human Trafficking Sunday, February 21 First Sunday of Lent This month we focus on our brothers and sisters who are 5:30 p.m. Confirmation classes begin victims and survivors of human trafficking, for those who buy them, and for those who sell them. May victims and Saturday & Sunday, February 27 & 28 survivors experience restoration and healing. May those Collection for Archdiocesan Catholic Charities who perpetrate trafficking experience conversion of the heart. Thursday, March 4 to Friday, March 12 Novena of Grace Praying to end Abortion Our Respect Life Committee will be praying the Rosary and Thursday, March 11, 5:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet at Planned Parenthood on Saturday Baptism Preparation Class February 20 at 9:15am. Please join us. If you cannot attend, but would like a copy of the prayer booklet so that Saturday, March 14, 9:15 a.m. you can pray with us from home, please email George Wil- Respect Life prayer at Clinic 4636 S. Claiborne son at [email protected] Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14 Preparing for Lent: Collection for Catholic Relief Services Lent offers us all a very special opportunity to grow in our relationship with God and to deepen our commitment to a Sunday, March 14 way of life, rooted in our baptism. In our busy world, Lent Daylight Savings Begins provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon our patterns, to pray more deeply, experience sorrow for what Sunday, March 14 Year of the Eucharist we've done and failed to do, and to be generous to those in The Penitential Act and the Gloria need. Friday, March 19 Care for the Homeless-Supplies Needed St. Joseph Day During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, our volunteer day at the Harry Tompson Center has been cancelled. The Saturday, March 20, 9:15 a.m. Respect Life prayer at Clinic 4636 S. Claiborne Harry Tompson Center is open with limited services. There CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS is an urgent need for bottled water and other supplies. The SaturdayVolunteers & Sunday, are needed March to 20 help & 21 with the Christmas address of the Harry Tompson Center is 1803 Gravier St., decorationsCollection forfor theArchdiocesan church. DecoratingSeminary Education will begin at New Orleans, LA. 70112. Phone 504-273-5547 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 17. n

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A PRAYER LIST EACH MASS IS OFFERED FOR THE INTENTIONS Your prayers are asked for the following individuals who are facing illness or other life challenges. OF ALL PRESENT & FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Gloria Anne Caldarera Matthew Palmer Imelda Ward Saturday, February 20 Rena Cantrell Trent Washington Vivian Perkins 8:00 am John E. Fitzpatrick, Jr. † Dr. Michael Connelly Joyce Randolph & Family 4:00 pm Carl Orgeron † Sharon Denson Margeaux Randolph Ed Webb Rosalyn DiBartolo Jamal Randolph Carol Werling Christopher Vanderbrook † Pam Engles Gerard Randolph Patricia Wilson Rosalie Miguel Foster † Zachary Fowlkes Jaia Randolph Bruce Woodall Louis Dietrich † Beverly George Jennie Rinehart Billy Zahn Stan Heckathorn Shirley Schnyder Sunday, February 21 Names appear for three Sandra LaCour Armand Serignan 8:00 am Hon. Henry G. Sullivan † Josephine Lauriello months unless otherwise Sheldon Strasner requested. To request 9:30 am Intention of Celebrating Priest † McKord, Sumrall, Todd Ken Tedesco that a name be included, & Pinner Families 11:00 am Mass for the People Rosalyn Vance please phone 7:30 pm O.J. LaCour, Sr. † Alfreida Ordorne Tevest Vance 529-1477.

Monday, February 22

A IN MEMORY 7:30 am Kelly Canone Constanza † May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Noon Rev. Paul W. Schott † rest in peace. Tuesday, February 23 Edward Anderson † Patricia McCown † 7:30 am Paul Gauthreaux † James M. Baldwin † Elizabeth Nairne McDermott † Noon Ika Munson & H.J. Froeba † Victoria Eugenia Banos † Wanda McGinn † Karen Buford † Pam Meldrum † Wednesday, February 24 James D. Carriere † Ann Meric † 7:30 am The Alonso Family Miriam Coubarous † Vincent Messina † Noon Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod Jemison Jeff Curnow † Nageswary Mirtipati † Charles Cusimano † Michael Moran † Thursday, February 25 Anna Daigle † Joseph Patrick Noto † 7:30 am Rev. Paul W. Schott, S.J. † Kristien Davis † LaVerne Moonier Nuttli † Marie DiRosa † Joyce Parker † Noon Paul Planchet † Karen Dietz † Mary Louise Shelton Parthum † Maxine Amelia Ditto † Phyllis Retif † Friday, February 26 John F. Dougherty † Connie Richardson † 7:30 am David Gaines Lorraine Eschmann † Dorothy Romig † Noon Mary & J.F. Thompson † Sue Finegan † Fr. Paul Schott, S.J. † Rosealie Foster † Gene Leslie Scott † Saturday, February 27 Paul Gauthreaux † Firmin Simms † 8:00 am Kelly Canone Constanza † Lois F. Gandolfi † Robert Daniel Sloan † 4:00 pm Carl Orgeron † Walter Glapion † Dr. Robert Songy † Christopher Vanderbrook † Rex Stem † Rita Hebert † Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod Jemison Sharon Hewlett † Hon. Henry Sullivan † Paul Planchet † Bill Horrobin † Lionel Thomas † John Victor Hughes † Richard Vanderbrook, Sr. † Albert E. Joseph, Jr. † Barbara York † Fr. Rodney Kissinger, S.J. † Michael Anthony Zulia † WEDDING BANNS Please keep in your prayers those who in the coming weeks will be united Owen J. LaCour, Sr. † in the Sacrament of Matrimony at Immaculate Conception Church. Keith Landry † The names of recently deceased February 26, 2021 appear on the list for twelve Clyde LeBlanc, Sr. † Laura Elise Kline & Stephen Richard Aborn Richard LeBlanc † months. Please phone March 6, 2021 Shirley Levy † 529-1477 to request Lloyd Lind † that a name be included. Alexis Gomez & Taylor Baumann Anne-Marie Murat & Philip J. LaBorde

HOLY FATHER’S FEBRUARY March 12, 2021 PRAYER INTENTION Lilian Elena Massihi & Danon Garrido March 13, 2021 Violence against Women: We pray for women who are Madison Caroline Klimczak & Benjamin Forbes Dumas victims of violence, that they maybe protected by socie- Lindsey Marie Gosin & Javier R. Seymore ty and have their sufferings considered and heeded. Alyssa Cherie Rosen & James Bryson Rogers

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PARKING at 220 O’Keefe COLLECTIONS (February 8-14, 2021) Sunday: $7,643.00 For registered Immaculate Conception parishion- Weekday: $274.00 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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