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St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church On West Esplanade Avenue between Cleary & Richland Avenues

Volume 36, No. 38

PARISH CENTER 4317 Richland Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 887-7821 Fax: (504) 454-3906 E-mail: stclement@scrparish.org

PRIESTS Rev. Luis F. Rodriguez, Pastor Rev. Peter P. Finney, Parochial Vicar

DEACONS David Caldero Carlo Maniglia Ian Bozant, Intern

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Our adoration chapel is open 24 hours daily. To volunteer for one hour each week, contact the Parish Center.

RECONCILIATION / CONFESSIONS Wednesday 5:00 – 5:45 pm Saturday 3:00 – 3:45 pm or by appointment

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please notify the Parish Center when a parishioner is in the hospital or unable to attend Mass.

BAPTISMS Children under seven years of age are baptized on the first and third Saturday of each month after the 4:00 pm Mass. Please contact the Parish Center to schedule an appointment.

MATRIMONY Contact a parish priest or deacon at least six (6) months before the desired wedding date.

FUNERALS Please contact the Parish Center before making the final arrangements with the funeral home.

PARISH CENTER 4317 Richland Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 887-7821 Fax: (504) 454-3906 E-mail: stclement@scrparish.org

PRIESTS Rev. Luis F. Rodriguez, Pastor Rev. David Ducote, Parochial Vicar

DEACONS David Caldero Carlo Maniglia Robert Pendzimaz

DEVOTIONS Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help— Tuesdays after both Masses Divine Mercy Chaplet—Mon-Sat—7:30 AM Holy Rosary, 7:45 AM (Cry Room) Holy Hour—1st Fridays after 8:15 AM Mass Hora Santa—Primeros jueves—7:00 PM

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Our adoration chapel is open 24 hours daily. To volunteer for one hour each week, contact the Parish Center.

RECONCILIATION / CONFESSIONS Wednesdays 5:00 -- 5:45 PM Saturdays 3:00 – 3:45 PM or by appointment

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please notify the Parish Center when a parishioner is in the hospital or unable to attend Mass.

BAPTISMS Children under seven years of age are baptized on the first and third Saturday of each month after the 4:00 PM Mass. Please contact the Parish Center to schedule an appointment.

MATRIMONY / WEDDINGS Contact a parish priest or deacon at least six (6) months before the desired wedding date.

FUNERALS Please contact the Parish Center before you make arrangements with the funeral home.

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL 4:00 PM SUNDAY 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12 Noon 5:00 PM MISA EN ESPAÑOL 2:00 PM MONDAY-SATURDAY 8:15 AM TUE / WED / THU 6:00 PM

PARISH STAFF Lyleana Aponte, Office Assistant Mathew Ardoin, Youth Minister Cynthia Bird, Operations Manager Kevin Fountain, Maintenance Technician Louis Hackett, Music Director Theresa Laughlin, Administrative Assistant Mickie Morris, Faith Formation Coordinator Dave Petit, Technology Coordinator

PARISH SCHOOL 3978 West Esplanade Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: 504-888-0386 Fax: 504-885-8273 Dr. Patricia Speeg, Principal Kimberly Downes, Assistant Principal

NEW PARISHIONERS — WELCOME! Registration forms are available on the table in back of church or on our website.

St. Clement of Rome Oyster Festival

November 10th, 11th, & 12th Please consider donating an item to the

Fair Auction Tent

Brand New Items requested: Gift Certificates

Salon/Spa Services Gift Baskets

Art Work

Jewelry Home Goods

Event Tickets Any large ticket or specialty item

Forms are available on tables in church entrances

This Week’s Calendar

Monday/Lunes, September 18 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS 9:00 am Mary, A Biblical Walk (Church) 10:40 am School Mass Practice (Church) 7:00 pm Troop #491 Committee Meeting (Seelos) 7:00 pm Monday Night Disciples (Seton) 7:30 pm Grupo Mariano (Drexel) Tuesday/Martes, September 19 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Group (Seton) 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS 9:00 am Guild General Membership Meeting (Seton) 10:40 am School Mass Practice (Church) 6:30 pm Cub Scouts pack Meeting (Vosbein Hall) 7:00 pm Mary, A Biblical Walk (Seton) 7:00 pm Handbell Practice (Church) 8:30 pm Men’s Club Basketball (Gym) Wednesday/Miércoles, September 20 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS 7:00 pm RCIA (Seton) 7:00 pm Legion of Mary (Drexel) 7:30 pm Choir Practice (Church) 7:30 pm Ensayo—Coro Latino (Padua) 7:30 pm Boy Scouts (Vosbein Hall) Thursday/Jueves, September 21 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS 9:00 am St. Anthony Ministry (Padua) 4:00 pm St. Anthony Food Distribution (Seton) 6:00 pm MASS 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting (Drexel) Friday/Viernes, September 22 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS 8:55 am SCR School Mass 10:00 am Veneration of Relics (Church) 2:45 pm SCR Brownie Troop Meeting (Seton) Saturday/Sábado, September 23 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS 9:00 am Veneration of Relics (Church) 11:00 am Solemn Mass of Padre Pio (Church) 12:00 pm Veneration of Relics (Church) 3:00 pm Confessions 3:30 pm Rosary (Church) 4:00 pm MASS

Please pray for the protection of all our troops who are stationed in the Middle East, especially for Eli Arnold, Tyler Brewer Astin,

Drew Bouysou, Thomas P. Brewer II, Ian Erick-son, Eldhen Fajardo, Damian A. Lozano, Chris Munguia, Troy A. Pridemore, David Sowell, Sol-diers 3/4 Marines, Carlos Macías, Daniel Nelson.

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS The best way of supporting our New Orleans Seminarians is by praying for them. Please pray this

week for: JODY DiMAGGIO

Confirmation

High school juniors (11th grade) wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Clement in April 2018 are invited to register now through Friday, Sep. 29. Those students who are not in Catholic school must attend Parish School of Religion classes for 2 years prior to receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Information on our Confirmation program, including a schedule,

requirements, and registration materials are available in our church foyers, the Parish Center, and on our church website. For additional information, please contact our Youth Minis-ter, Mathew Ardoin, at the Parish Center, 887-7821.

Sunday/Domingo, September 24 8:00 am MASS 8:30 am Parish School of Religion (Vosbein Hall) 10:00 am MASS

12:00 pm MASS 1:15 pm Legion of Mary General Meeting (Vosbein Hall) 2:00 pm MISA 5:00 pm MASS 6:00 pm CYO Meeting (Vosbein Hall)

Saturday/Sabado, September 16 4:00 PM Rosalie Varino †, Joseph & Rosalie Molere †, Spiridonia & Ferdinand Loyacano †, Stephen & Elizabeth Marvev †, Peggy F. Diliberto †, Bert Goodier †, John Paul Ruiz, Mae Humphrey †, Frances & Peter Voltolina †, Anna & Willie Lecke †, Georgine Parker †, Joseph Giurintano †, Danny Mack †, Beckie McMath †, Drago Cvitanovich †, Slemmer & Ferrantelli Familes, Kelly & Angelo Cartozzo †, Sicoo Tiemann †, JuJu & Cherlyn Castanedo, Chad Favre, William Norcross †, John J. Capretto †, Evelyn & Anthony Vidacovich †, Gail Veters, A.J. St. Angelo †, Al Templet, Sr. †, The Carson Family Sunday/Domingo, September 17 8:00 AM Mr. Vincent J. Liuzza, Sr. † 10:00 AM Carol Dares †, Helen M. LeBourgeois †, Charles & Brian Leader †, Claire Tatum-Palestina †, Drago Cvitanovich †, Betty Cutrera †, Ann Bobinger, Peter A. Culotta †, Mable “Sicoo” Tiemann †, Patsy Dubuisson †, Joan Rey †, Raoul “JuJu” Castanedo †, Christopher J. Pela †, Robert N. Weeks †, William Norcross †, Evelyn & Tony Vidacovich †, Christian DeLerno, Sr. †, Patricia C. Ellzey †, Jeanne Landry †, Rita Blocker †, Aaron D. Maguire, Cindy Haro 12:00 PM Bert Goodier † 2:00 PM Noel Lopez, Adan Toledo †, David Montes DeOca † 5:00 PM All Parishioenrs Monday/Lunes, September 18 8:15 AM John Ghawaly Tuesday/Martes, September 19 8:15 AM St. Clement of Rome Guild Wednesday/Miércoles, September 20 8:15 AM JuJu Castandeo † Thursday/Jueves, September 21 8:15 AM Merle Cabibi 6:00 PM John & Joseph Raffo Friday/Viernes, September 22 8:15 AM Alvin Royes, Sr. † Saturday/Sábado, September 23 8:15 AM JuJu Castanedo †

And there is a time for healing. / Y hay un tiempo para sanar.

Those who are sick are asking the Lord that they may regain their strength. May they find comfort as a result of our prayers.

Mario Alvarado, Joe Bandera, Robert Blackerby, Bruce Bivona, James Blanchard, Anna Maria Brocato, Kathleen Brown, Katherine Bordelon, Fr. Ronnie Calkins, Fr. Joseph Cazenavette, Rayford Chatelain, Chris Collier, Carolyn Crowell, Cade Deatrick, Lloyd Delaune, Mary Digeralamo, Maisy Everard, Henry Ecuyer, Helmut Ermlich, Clarence Foret, Christina Fowler, John Fury, Sr., J. D. Hartmann, Betty Gaiennie, Elizabeth Gaienna, Glenn Geraci, Don Grossnickle, Joan & Cindy Haro, Charles Harrison, Jr., John Hirsius, Karen Kocke, Alma Knese, Kody Kramer, Marie Labella, Marcus Labiche, Elsa Lecke, Ron Ledet, Guadalupe Lemus, Yvonne Locoecchio, Andrew Lukinovich, Diane Macaluso, Kathy Masilla, Alexander McLachlan, Giovanna Montalbano, Tim Moreau, Anna May & Louis Noustens, Nakia Pagán, George Pabst, Jr., Kitty Perre, Ida Poillion, Joyce Rabel, Louis Reese, Joe Reine, Abraham Ridley, Jennifer Rittiner, Lourdes Rodríguez, Adrian Romani, Stacey Rogeau, Billy Ryan, Lilean Schenck, Ann Schneider, Joseph Schneider, Morris Schneider, Sherri Schneller, Martha Simons, Mary Sprague, Carol Stiegler, Martin Stokes, Zachary Swanson, María E. Tefel, Pam Tillman, Kleo Tonglet, Tu Tran, Susan Turgeau, Albert Voltolina, Amy Wagner, Joyce Wagner, Terry Wagner, Joel Warren, Jack Westholz, Margie Wild, Nathan Williamson

Ecclesiastes 3:1,3-5

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STOP AND THINK

Some of us come to Mass and try not to get involved. We hang back for many reasons: fear we will be pressured into long-term commitments, or we will be asked to do what we have no aptitude for. Reluctant volunteers may be generous in other ways, through the weekly collection or donations to good causes. Are you hesitant to volunteer? What are your God-given abilities? Are you a leader, a team player, or a behind-the-scenes worker? Are you sick, homebound, or a frequent trav-eler? You can pray more. There is something only you can do for your parish! Are you a ministry leader? Do you communi-cate to parishioners the value of what you do? Are you welcom-ing and appreciative to new people? If you are a volunteer, do you share your enthusiasm with other parishioners and invite them to join you? Our parish survives if only a few are commit-ted, but it thrives if everyone is included. Copyright © 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Calendar of Events Sundays 6:00 - 8:00 PM Sep. 17—Catechetical Night (Vosbein Hall) Sep. 24—Catechetical Night (Vosbein Hall)

For more information, visit our website or

contact our Youth Minister, Mathew Ardoin, at the Parish Center, 887-7821 or by email:

mardoin@scrparish.org

FAMILY MASS CHILDREN’S CHOIR

St. Clement of Rome would like to invite children in grades 3 through 7 to participate in the Family Mass Children’s choir which sings occasionally at the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass. Please come out and join us. Warm-ups will take place in the Parish Center at 9:30 AM. For more information, please contact our Music Director, Louis Hackett, at the Parish Center.

NEW HYMNALS FOR SCR

St. Clement of Rome has chosen Ritual Song as our new hymnal. This hard covered hymnal will include the full texts of the readings for each Sunday and feast day of the three-year Lectionary cycle as well as service music and psalmody and an equal balance of contemporary and traditional hymns. It will also provide a wide selection of world music and a diversity of languages for multilingual worship. The publisher of Ritual Song is GIA – the same publisher that has published the Gather hymnal, the resource we have been using for the past 20 years here at SCR. So, many of the hymns and songs you will know and recognize. However, many new songs will be available for us to learn as well. We would like to invite you to consider purchasing one or more hymnals. You can donate a hymnal and dedicate it to the memory of a departed loved one or to simply honor your family name. A memorial plate will be attached to the inside front cover of the hymnal creating a lasting memory for years to come. The cost of each Ritual Song hymnal is $18.00. Please see the envelopes in the back of church to make a donation.

The 2017 St. Clement of Rome Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For more information or to register a booth, please contact our school office at 888-0386.

COME SPEND AN HOUR WITH THE LORD! Tuesdays 4:00 PM Thursdays 4:00 AM Fridays 6:00 PM Saturdays 4:00 PM We are in need of adorers who can commit to an hour one day a week. Please consider an hour with the Lord. Times most needed are those posted here and in the chapel.

And there is a time to die... Y hay un tiempo para morir…

United with the families of our deceased members, we pray for their

eternal rest, especially for Lillia Cervini May their families find comfort as a result of our prayer.

New Orleans Priests’ Convention September 19-21 All active priests in the Archdiocese of New Orleans will be attending this convention. SCR’s liturgical schedule will be as follows: Tue., Sep. 19 8:15 AM - Mass No 6:00 PM Mass Wed., Sep. 20 8:15 AM - Mass No 6:00 PM - Mass or confessions Thu., Sep. 21 8:15 AM - Mass 6:00 PM - Mass

TODAY’S READINGS

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

.Living Stewardship Now Have you committed your abilities, your time, and your financial resources to your parish for God and the Church? Is your involvement a true reflection of your gratitude to God? Do you need to give more, or give differently?

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First Reading — Remember the commandments and hate not your neighbor (Sirach 27:30 — 28:9). Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion (Psalm 103). Second Reading — Whether we live, or whether we die, we do so for the Lord (Romans 14:7-9). Gospel — Forgive one another from your heart (Matthew 18:21-35). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1 -3 Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Forgive your neighbor’s injustice; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven. — Sirach 28:2

Sunday: Catechetical Sunday Tuesday: St. Januarius Wednesday: Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions; Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year 5778) begins at sunset Thursday: St. Matthew Friday: Autumn begins Saturday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)

Dear Parishioners: I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you some school events and information. This year the school is celebrating its 50th year of Catholic education. We are proud of our rich history and look forward to the future. If you are interested in our school for the 2018-2019 school year, you may schedule a tour with Mrs. Roussel, our Admissions Director, hroussel@scrschool.org. Here are a few upcoming fundraisers for the school. I hope you will consider joining us! September 28 Mooyah’s 5 PM - 9 PM. Please mention SCR when ordering. October 5 Cane’s on Veterans all day, October 14 Craft Fair 9 AM - 5 PM. Remember as we walk by faith, one person can make a difference and everyone should try! Dr. Patricia Dowd Speeg, Principal

ST. CLEMENT OF ROME 2017 OYSTER FESTIVAL

If you are interested in being a sponsor for the upcoming fair, please pick up a sponsorship form on the tables at all church entrances, the parish center or school office. Forms are due September 30, 2017. Thank you for your support.

LECTURAS DE HOY

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS

Vigésimo Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Perdona la ofensa a tu prójimo, y así, cuando pidas perdón se te perdonarán tus pecados. -- Sirácide 28:2

La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora ¿Te has comprometido a ofrecer tus habilidades, tu tiempo y tus recursos económicos a tu parroquia, por Dios y por la Iglesia? ¿Refleja tu compromiso una verdadera gratitud a Dios? ¿Necesitas dar más o de una manera diferente?

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Primera lectura — No podemos fomentar el ren-cor y esperar que se nos perdonen nuestros pecados (Sirácide 27:30 — 28:7). Salmo — El Señor es bondadoso y misericordioso, lento a la ira y rico en compasión (Salmo 103(102)). Segunda lectura — Ya sea que vivamos o mura-mos, lo hacemos en Cristo (Romanos 14:7-9). Evangelio — Jesús dice que debemos perdonar no sólo siete veces sino setenta veces siete veces (Mateo 18:21-35). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

Lunes: 1 Tim 2:1-8; Sal 28 (27):2, 7-9; Lc 7:1-10 Martes: 1 Tim 3:1-13; Sal 101 (100):1b-3ab, 5-6; Lc 7:11-17 Miércoles: 1 Tim 3:14-16; Sal 111 (110):1-6; Lc 7:31-35 Jueves: Ef 4:1-7, 11-13; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Viernes: 1 Tim 6:2c-12; Sal 49 (48):6-10, 17-20; Lc 8:1-3 Sábado: 1 Tim 6:13-16; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 8:4- 15 Domingo: Is 55:6-9; Sal 145 (144):2-3, 8-9, 17- 18; Fil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a

Domingo: Domingo Catequético Martes: San Jenaro Miércoles: Santos Andrés Kim Taegŏn, Paul Chŏng Hasang y compañeros; Roshashaná (el Año Nuevo judío 5778) comienza al atardecer Jueves: San Mateo Viernes: Inicio del Otoño Sábado: San Pío de Pietralcina (Padre Pío)

San Clemente de Roma Oyster Festival

10, 11 y 12 de noviembre

Por favor considere donar un artículo a la Tienda de subastas

Artículos nuevos solicitados:

Certificados de regalo Servicios de Salón / Spa

Canastas de regalo Trabajo de arte

Joyería Artículos del hogar

Entradas para eventos Cualquier boleto grande o artículo de especialidad Las formas están disponibles en las mesas en las

entradas de la iglesia

ST. CLEMENTE DE ROMA FESTIVAL DE OYSTER 2017

Si está interesado en ser patrocinador de la próxima feria, por favor recoja un formulario de patrocinio en las mesas de las entradas de la iglesia, el centro parroquial o la oficina de la escuela. Los formularios deben de entregarse antes del 30 de septiembre de 2017. Gracias por su apoyo.

¡Ven a pasar una hora con el Señor!

Martes 4:00 PM Jueves 4:00 AM Viernes 6:00 PM Sábado 4:00 PM

Estamos en la necesidad de adoradores que puedan comprometerse a una hora un día a la semana. Por favor consideren una hora con el Señor. Los tiempos más necesarios son los que estan colocaron y en la capilla.

OREN POR LAS VOCACIONES

La mejor forma de apoyar a nuestros seminaristas es orar por ellos. Por favor, oren esta semana por: JODY DiMAGGIO

Recaudadores de fondos de la escuela 28 de septiembre Mooyah 5 PM - 9 PM. Por favor mencione SCR cuando ordene. 5 de octubre Cane está en Veterans todo el día. Por favor mencione SCR cuando ordene.

La Feria de Artesanías de San Clemente de Roma será el sábado, 14 de octubre, de 9 AM a 5 PM . Para más información o si desea inscribir su kiosko, favor de comunicarse con la oficina de nuestra escuela al 888-0386.

INFORMATION PAGE

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