IMMACULATE CONCEPTION TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 MARRERO, LOUISIANA VOLUME 49, NUMBER 12

Sunday, September 15, 2019 Weekly Collection

Envelopes……………....$3,572.00 Loose……………..…….$1,393.00 Total Collection…...…...$4,965.00

Catholic Communications..$2,008.00 Thank you for your generosity.

Parish Family Day is Next week. Multilin-gual Mass at 11am followed by Picnic.

I am in Nicaragua until next Friday. Unfor-tunately President Ortega is still obstinate in his defiance against any real mediation to resolve the political conflicts that are causing great suffering for the people. The economy is in shambles. Tourism, which was a major income for the country is almost nonexistent. Over half the peo-ple are unemployed. He also maintains the antagonism against the Catholic bish-ops in Nicaragua and the Church. I will be meeting with Bishop Solózano in regards to the medical clinics we have founded and the future of the medical mission trips. Please pray for us.

The priest of the Archdiocese will be at the

annual convocation this Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday. Please pray

for us. I will not be at the convocation due

to the Nicaraguan trip. The evening Mass-

es on Tuesday and Wednesday will be

changed to communion services.

Love, Fr. Jimmy

REFLECTIONS FOR THIS WEEK’S READINGS

It is tempting to get away with a little something

here and there. Paying for a small drink but taking

a large. Wearing something once and then return-

ing it as if it were unused. Padding your expense

account. But Jesus tells us, “The person who is

trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy

in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in

very small matters is also dishonest in great

ones” (Luke 16:10). How true. For where do you

draw the line? Once you know you can get away

with something small, something larger suddenly

seems possible.• After extolling the prudence of

the practical steward, Jesus gives a practical rea-

son for being honest and trustworthy: you will be

trusted with true wealth. What is true wealth? It can

hardly be the accumulation of material wealth, for

in the next breath he warns his disciples that they

cannot give highest priority to both God and mon-

ey. Last month we heard Jesus tell his disciples

that they should sell their belongings and give the

money to charity, for their true treasure was in

heaven (Luke 12:33). May we be trusted to share

our earthly treasures and be worthy of treasure in

heaven.• Amos and Paul echo this sentiment, em-

phasizing the importance of the way we treat each

other. The rich “trample upon the needy and de-

stroy the poor,” cheating them out of their due

(Amos 8:4). Paul tells Timothy that his congrega-

tion should pray for everyone, “without anger or ar-

gument” (1 Timothy 2:8). Money and greed can

separate even otherwise well-meaning people.

God and generosity can unite us.

Question of the Week: What can I do to serve

God over money?

“PRAISE THE LORD WHO LIFTS UP THE

POOR!”

SECOND COLLECTION The people of the Ba-hamas have suffered great destruction & loss of life and property. We continue to pray for them. If anyone wishes to offer financial help, we will have a second collection today. Place your offer-ing in an envelope please mark the envelope: Hurricane Relief or you can mail it to the Archdio-cese directly at 7887 Walmsley Ave. New Orle-ans, LA 70125

St. Vincent de Paul Society will have a

reverse collection for our second

collection next weekend. This is to help us

with the Thanksgiving Baskets. Pick an

ítem from the basket and return it the

following week. Please plan to

participate. Thank you.

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Saturday, September 21st 4:00 p.m.

Bernadette & Vic Cortez, Dennis & Dolly Naquin, Sr., Gladys Campo, and Camille Bavaret.

Sunday, September 22nd

8:00 a. m. Rosalie & Tommy Waguespack, Laurent & Betty

Verdin, and Raymond J Boudreaux, Sr. 10 a.m.

Sloan & Boudreaux Families, Gene “Butch” Russell, Jr., Raymond & Utah Prestenbach, Herbert & Earlene Pitre, Michael Hinojosa, Gladys Campo, and Junius

Duhon. 12 Noon

Speedy recovery for Maria Lopez 6:00 p.m.

Miguel “Mike” Lopez Monday, September 23rd

6:00 p.m. Joyce Berthelot

Tuesday, September 24th 6:-00 p.m.

Larry Blanchard Wednesday, September 25th

8:30 a.m. School Mass Jamie David & Sal Monfra, Sr.

6:00 pm Mass Thursday, September 26th

6:00 p.m. Lloyd Klibert, Sr. for the anniversary of his death

Friday September 27th 6:00 p.m.

Myra Bellanger LaChute

Thank you! The Society expresses sin-cere thanks to all who gave cash and food donations to help those less fortu-nate in our community. We have enve-

lopes in the pews if you would like to use them to place your donation in. Your generosity is appre-ciated.

The following is a summary of assistance provid-ed during the month of August:

Number of persons assisted….63

Number of food boxes distributed….30

Number of families assisted with misc. aid (clothing, utilities, etc.) ...9

Anyone needing assistance, that lives in the area of Immaculate Conception Church, or if you are interested in joining the St. Vincent de Paul Soci-ety to assist the poor, please call us at 504-347-1507.

Schedule: Ministers of the Eucharist

4:00 PM Mass Sept 28 & Oct 5— Donna &

William Bentel, Elaine Klibert, Katie Liljeberg,

Kim Ranson, Del Woolsey.

8:00 AM Mass Sept 29 & Oct 6- E. Cloutet,

C. D’Aquin, R. Lamy, C. Lasserre, D. Modenbach

and M. Verdin.

10:00 AM Mass Sept 29 & Oct 6– J. Bellanger,

C. Blanchard, D. DiMarco, R. Hebert, R. Rawle,

F. Stevenson.

10:00 AM Mass Oct 13– P. Camardelle, L. D’Aquin, J. Mailhos, S. Nguyen 6:00 PM Mass Sept 29 & Oct 6— F. Lipovsky, G.

Smith, S. Verret, D. Guise.

Schedule: Ministers of the Word

4:00 PM Sept 28—L. D’Aquin

Oct 5—G. Richard

8:00 AM Sept 29— C. Lasserre

Oct 6—D. Rudolph

10:00AM Sept 29—S. Cuartas

Oct 6—P. Simon

6:00 PM Sept 29— A. Gongora

Oct. 6—A. Pitre

Vigil Lights

This week the vigil light at the Blessed Sacrament is in loving memory of Catherine & Gary Scioneaux.

This week the vigil light at the St. Joseph Statue is in loving memory of Willie Farve, Jr.

This week the vigil light at the Blessed Mother Statue is in loving memory of Wi-

llie Farve, Jr.

SANCTUARY CLEANING

Sept 28–Hong Huong, Arvella & Elaine Le-

snak, Debbie Melanson, Marlene Saucier &

Peggy Simmons.

Oct 5—Diane Barrilleaux, Lucille D’Aquin, Virgie

Davis, Doris DiMarco, Margo Eiswirth, Sharon

Hymel.

Follow up: Parking on 7th street for Mass Thank you to all who showed consideration when

parking in front of our Church. Those who use wheelchairs and walkers are now able to use the

sidewalks, again, thank you.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 MARRERO, LOUISIANA VOLUME 49, NUMBER 12

GRUPO de ORACIÓN y HORA SANTA

El Grupo de Oración Jesús Con Nosotros de la Renovación Carismática de Inmaculada Concep-ción te invita a que te unas con nosotros todos los miércoles a las 7:30. Estamos en la Capilla de la Escuela, ubicada en la Ave. D Para mas informa-ción favor llama al (504) 220-4084 o al 615-9341.

Ventana de la Sociedad de San Vinente de Paul:

Muchas Gracias!!! La Sociedad de San Vinente de Paul expresa sus mas sin-

ceros agradecimientos a los que donan dinero y alimentos para ayudar a los menos afortunados en nuestra comunidad. La alcancía para los po-bres esta situada en el vestíbulo a la entrada de la Iglesia que es la mayor Fuente de ingresos pa-ra ayudar a los necesitados.

A continuación le informamos sobre la asistencia proveída durante el mes de Agosto:

63 personas recibieron asistencia 30 familias recibieron caja de alimentos 9 personas recibieron asistencia en diferentes for-mas (ropa, utilidades, etc.) Si alguien necesita asistencia que viva en el área de la Parroquia de Inmaculada Concepción por favor llamar al numero 504 347 507. Si usted esta interesado en unirse a la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul para asistir a los pobres por favor llamar al 504 347 1507.

Ministros de la eucaristía horario

Septiembre 22—Néstor Aguilar, María Góngora, Tirza Huezo, Maura Leiva, Suyapa Martinez, Rosa Pina. Septiembre 29–Expedita Reyes, Gladys Reyes, Norma Rodríguez, Marina Romero, Sylvia García, Tirza Huezo.

Ministros de la Palabra horario

Septiembre 22—María García Septiembre 29—Alejandro Góngora

Es una tentación sacar un poco de ventaja de vez en cuando. Pagar por una bebida pequeña y salir con una grande. Usar la ropa una vez y devolverla como si no la hubiésemos usado. Inflar tu cuenta de gastos. Pero Jesús nos dice que “el que es fiel en las cosas pequeñas, tam-bién es fiel en las grandes; y el que es infiel en las cosas pequeñas, también es infiel en las cosas grandes” (Lucas 16, 10). Cuán cierto es eso, pues, ¿dónde poner los lími-tes? Una vez que ya sabes que puedes sacar ventaja con una cosa pequeña, otra cosa más grande súbitamente pa-rece posible. • Después de elogiar la prudencia del admi-nistrador habilidoso, Jesús ofrece una razón práctica de ser honesto y confiable: se te confiará la verdadera ri-queza. ¿Cuál es la verdadera riqueza? Difícilmente sea la acumulación de bienes materiales, pues inmediata-mente después les advierte a sus discípulos que no pue-den darle prioridad a Dios y al dinero a la vez. El mes pasado escuchamos a Jesús decirles a sus discípulos que debían vender todos sus bienes y darlo de limosnas, pues el verdadero tesoro está en el cielo (Lucas 12, 33). Que seamos confiables en compartir nuestro tesoro terrenal, para que así se nos pueda confiar el tesoro del cielo. • Amós y Pablo le hacen eco a esta opinión al enfatizar la importancia de nuestro comportamiento para con los de-más. Los ricos “buscan al pobre sólo para arruinarlo”; le ponen trampas y les quitan a los pobres lo que justamen-te les pertenece (Amós 8, 4). Pablo le dice a Timoteo que su congregación debe orar por todos “libres de odios y divisiones” (1 Timoteo 2, 8). El dinero y la avaricia pueden separar hasta a personas que podrían ser bien intencionadas. Dios y la generosidad pueden unirnos.

El Día Familiar de la Parroquia es la próxima semana. Misa bilingüe a las 11am, seguida del Picnic. Estoy en Nicaragua hasta el próximo viernes. Lamentablemente, el Presidente Ortega sigue siendo obstinado en su desafío contra cual-quier mediación real para resolver los conflic-tos políticos que están causando un gran sufri-miento para el pueblo Nicaraguense. La eco-nomía está en ruinas. El turismo, que fue un ingreso importante para el país hoy en día es casi inexistente. Más de la mitad de las perso-nas están desempleadas. También mantiene el antagonismo contra los obispos católicos en Nicaragua y la Iglesia Católica. Me reuniré con el Obispo Solózano en relación con las clínicas médicas que hemos fundado y el futu-ro de los viajes de misiones médicas. Por fa-vor, reza por nosotros. Todos los sacerdotes de la Arquidiócesis esta-rán en la convocatoria anual este martes, miércoles y jueves. Por favor, reza por noso-tros. No estaré en la convocatoria debido al viaje de Nicaragua. Las misas nocturnas de martes y miércoles se cambiarán a servicios de comunión.

Con Amor, Padre Jimmy

Every Monday morning Come out and share the Word of God with friends! Join us on Monday mornings from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Margaret Andrus’ home, 5225 August Avenue, in Marrero. Every-one is welcome to attend. Bring a friend. If more information is needed call 340-2816.

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Workshops for New Extraordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion Basic workshops for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion and basic workshops for readers will be pre-

sented this fall by the Office of Worship. Attendance at this

workshop is required before a person can be delegated by

the Archbishop to serve in this ministry. Participants are to

be pre-registered by their parish before attending. (Please

note the schedule of reader workshops as well as work-

shops in Spanish will be forthcoming.) If you have any

questions, please contact the Office of Worship at 504-861-

6300 or worship@arch-no.org. The schedule and a link to

online registration may be found here: https://

nolacatholic.org/basic-workshops-for-emhc

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

workshops on the Westbank:

Saturday, October 19, 2019 (WS 5)

Visitation of Our Lady Church

3500 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA., 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Presenter: Fr. Nile Gross

Saturday, November 9, 2019 (WS 7)

Archdiocese of New Orleans (location changed)

7887 Walmsley Ave, New Orleans, LA., 9:00 a.m.—

1:00 p.m. Presenter: Mrs. Betty-Ann Hickey

Lectors workshop on the Westbank:

Saturday, October 19, 2019 (WSL 2)

Saint Rosalie Church

600 Second Ave., Harvey, LA., 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Presenter: Fr. Luis Rodriguez

Cyo scheduled events

SEPTEMBER 29th — snowball family mass (service

project)

OCTOBER 25th — Face paint Friday at Halloween

Family Fun Night with corn hole game

OCTOBER 27th —Costume Soccer

NOVEMBER 9th — BOWLING

NOVEMBER 24th —Friendsgiving

DECEMBER 20th Friday— Pajama Polar Express 6 to

8 pm January 26th

********************************************* 2019 Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run Society of St.

Vincent de Paul You are invited to participate in the Annual Society of St. Vin-cent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 28th at 9:15 a.m. at N.O. City

Park Reunion Shelter & Festival Grounds, Frie-drichs Ave @ Wisner Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 (Registration begins at 8:15 AM) Coordinator Con-tact Sandra Norman 504 831 8809 or Conner Ellis 504 382 2721 The Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run is a national event coordinated by the Development Team at the National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

SAVE DATE !

On September 29th we will celebrate Family Day with the 10 & Noon Masses combined into one Mass at 11:00 a.m. The purpose of Family Day is to promote and strengthen all families and the parish family. It is an opportunity to hold up the sacredness of the family even in the midst of the mess that it often is. It is an oppor-tunity to celebrate and cultivate appreciation for the gift of family as well as provide formation for the growth of families in our parish. It is also a chance to allow fami-lies to joyfully interact with one another in connection with the Sunday Mass and in the context of the greater parish community. The theme for Family Day 2019 is “The Mission of the Family: Love is Possible!” .

We would like to start up a new ministry called “The Garden Club” Will you help us to get this ministry going? We need your help. If you are interested and God has blessed you with the gift of a green thumb, or even if you don’t think you have a green thumb, call the Parish Office to put your name and number down so that we can call you to come out for a meeting to discuss what we need to do to get our Church yard to look as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside. Thank you for offering your tal-ents to the service of God.