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Volume 39, No. 31 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 Very Rev. Luis Rodríguez, V.F., Pastor Rev. Andrew Rudmann, Parochial Vicar

DEACONS Carlo Maniglia Robert Pendzimaz Martin Gutiérrez

DEVOTIONS Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help— Tuesdays after both Masses Divine Mercy Chaplet & Holy Rosary Mon-Sat—7:20 AM 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 4:30 -- 5:15 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 after the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturdays. Please contact Nicole at the Parish Center to get more information and schedule your child’s baptism.

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

FUNERALS Please contact the Parish Center.

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL 4:00 PM SUNDAY 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 PM 4:00 PM MISA EN ESPAÑOL 1:00 PM MONDAY- SATURDAY 8:15 AM TUE - WED - THU 5:30 PM

PARISH STAFF Lilly Aponte, Parish Secretary Herb Dubuisson, Facilities Manager Kevin Fountain, Maintenance Technician Claire Gallagher, Youth Minister Louis Hackett, Music Director Nicole Jouandot, Pastoral Services Coord Lynette Nuila, Office Manager Patty Swonger, Faith Formation Coord.

PARISH SCHOOL 3978 West Esplanade Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: 504-888-0386 Fax: 504-885-8273 Kimberly Downes, Principal Valerie Perez, Assistant Principal Helen Roussel, Religious Education & Admissions Coordinator

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

St. Clement of Rome Church “We Walk by Faith” 2 Corinthians 5:7

Sunday, September 13

Envelopes & Loose Collection..........$10,844.12 Online Giving.....................................$ 2,155.00 Hurricane Relief Fund......................$ 1,885.00

Thank you for all of your contributions! ¡Muchas gracias por sus contribuciones!

Monday/Lunes, September 21 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS 3:00 pm Daisies 7:00 pm Girl Scouts 7:00 pm Monday Night Disciples (Vosbein) Tuesday/Martes, September 22 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Group 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS 5:30 pm MASS 6:30 pm Brass/Handbell Practice (Church) 7:30 pm Men’s Club (Vosbein) Wednesday/Miércoles, September 23 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS 8:55 am SCHOOL MASS 10:00 am Women’s Bible Study (Seton) 4:30 pm Confessions 5:30 pm MASS 6:30 pm Boy Scouts (Vosbein) 6:30 pm Choir Practice (Church) 7:00 pm RCIA (Seton) Thursday/Jueves, September 24 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS 9:00 am St. Anthony Ministry 7:00 pm Ensayo—Coro (Seton) Friday/Viernes, September 25 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS 3:00 pm Brownies Saturday/Sábado, September 26 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS

3:00 pm Confessions 3:30 pm Rosary 4:00 pm MASS 6:30 pm Grupo de Oración Pesca Milagrosa (Vosbein) Sunday/Domingo, September 27

8:30 am MASS 8:30 am Parish School of Religion (SCR School) 10:00 am MASS 11:00 am Confirmation Registration (Vosbein) 11:30 pm MASS 1:00 pm MISA 4:00 pm MASS

Calendar of Events

Our CYO will be transitioning into a small group based ministry this fall! Beginning in August, high school students can sign up to join or create a small faith formation group. Each group will be led by young adults and adults from the parish. We will continue to offer monthly gatherings on Sunday evenings, which will be open to all high school students, regardless of whether or not they are involved in a small group. For more information, please contact our youth ministry team at youthminister@scrparish.org. Sunday, Sept. 20 — CYO Social 5:00-6:30 PM Sunday, Oct. 25 — CYO Social 5:00-6:30 PM

All gatherings will be held in the St. John Paul II Youth Room, unless otherwise noted.

To contact our Youth Ministry Team: (504) 887-7821 or youthminister@scrparish.org

Follow us on Instagram for updates on: @scr_cyo

OUR WEEKLY OFFERING

Weekly Calendar

Welcome to Our New Parishioners! We would like to welcome our newest members of St. Clement of Rome Parish: ♦ Jerome & Murphi Helmstetter

and their daughter, Olivia Jane ♦ Celina Chávez ♦ Francisco & Hilda Tolentino, and

their son, Sabastian

St. Clement of Rome School Admissions for 2021-2022

During the month of September, new PK2-7th grade applications for the 2021-2022 school year will be accepted for parishioners and siblings of current students. A non-refundable fee is required. Enrollment will be limited. Beginning October 1, applications will be open to the public. Please contact the school office at (504) 888-0386 to apply.

We are in need of an adorer for:

Fridays 1:00-2:00 PM Saturdays 10:00-11:00 PM

If you can help, call or email Nicole, 504-887-7821 or njouandot@scrparish.org. Adoration Chapel Instructions ♦You must wear a mask unless you are in the chapel by yourself and maintain a social distance at all times. ♦No more than 10 adorers at a time.

Confirmation Information

There is an informational meeting on Sunday, Sep. 27 for all juniors in high school who are interested in receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. The meeting will follow the 10:00 a.m. Mass and will be held in Vosbein Hall. Registration forms will be available at this meeting and please note that there will be a $35 fee to cover the cost of class materials. We look forward to having you with us this year!

SCR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Parish Secretary

St. Clement of Rome Parish is seeking candidates for the position of Parish Secretary. The person in this position will: ♦ Greet visitors to the Parish Center and

answer phone calls; ♦ Provide support to the parish staff; ♦ Respond to queries in person, telephone,

or email; ♦ Compose letters, memos, and emails; ♦ Perform clerical tasks, including filing,

photocopying and sorting mail. Must possess excellent verbal and written skills in both English and Spanish. It is of utmost importance that the Parish Secretary see their role as not simply functional, but pastoral: a true service to God and his Church. A complete job description can be found on our website: www.scrparish.org. This is part-time position (25-30 hours per week). To apply, please email a cover letter, résumé and two professional references to Fr. Luis Rodriguez at pastor@scrparish.org with this in the subject line: Parish Secretary Position.

Our Sanctuary Lamp is offered this week for: Nancy Montelepre The Mass Intention Book for 2021 will open on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 9:30 AM. Please come to the Parish Center at this time with any special Masses you would like to offer during the year. Mass Intention Forms are located on all church entrances with a detailed information policy on the back. Please fill out your Mass Intention Forms ahead of time so we can help you in a timely manner. Any forms dropped off will be done last. Thank you for your patience when waiting for us to assist you! Please mark your calendars and join us in prayer for St. Clement of Rome’s 40 Hour Vigil that will be held the evening of October 8 through the morning of October 10 for the end of the pandemic and the conversion of our country.

LECTURAS DE HOY

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

TODAY’S READINGS

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Turn to the Lord for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving.

Isaiah 55:7b

First Reading — Turn to the Lord who is generous in forgiving (Isaiah 55:6-9). Psalm — The Lord is near to all who call upon him (Psalm 145). Second Reading — Live your lives in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ (Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a). Gospel — The last will be first, and the first will be last (Matthew 20:1-16a).

Monday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 — 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32

Primera lectura — Así como el cielo está muy alto por encima de la tierra, así son los caminos y los pensamientos de Dios sobre los nuestros (Isaías 55:6-9). Salmo — El Señor está cerca de todos los que lo llaman (Salmo 145 [144]). Segunda lectura — Cristo se magnificará a través de mí, sea que yo viva o que muera (Filipenses 1:20c-24, 27a). Evangelio — Los últimos serán los primeros y los primeros serán los últimos (Mateo 20:1-16a).

Lunes: Ef 4:1-7, 11-13; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Martes: Prov 21:1-6, 10-13; Sal 119 (118):1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lc 8:19-21 Miércoles: Prov 30:5-9; Sal 119 (118):29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lc 9:1-6 Jueves: Ecl 1:2-11; Sal 90 (89):3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lc 9:7-9 Viernes: Ecl 3:1-11; Sal 144 (143):1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lc 9:18-22 Sábado: Ecl 11:9 — 12:8; Sal 90 (89):3-6, 12-14, 17; Lc 9:43b-45 Domingo: Ez 18:25-28; Sal 25 (24):4-9; Fil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32

Sunday: Catechetical Sunday Monday: St. Matthew Tuesday: Autumn begins Wednesday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) Saturday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Blessed Virgin Mary

Domingo: Domingo de la Catequesis Lunes: San Mateo Martes: Comienza el otoño Miércoles: San Pío de Pietrelcina Sábado: San Cosme y san Damián Bienaventurada Virgen María

Vigésimo Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Regrese al Señor, y él tendrá piedad; a nuestro Dios, que es rico en perdón.

Isaías 55:7b

Living Stewardship Now / La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora

No human being is too big to be humble, but some human beings are too small./ Ningún ser humano es demasiado grande para ser humilde, pero sí hay seres humanos demasiado pequeños.

—Anonymous

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

In Sympathy United with the families of our deceased members,

we pray for their eternal rest, especially for Rick Soto.

May their families find comfort as a result of our prayer.

Ecclesiastes 3:1,3-5

Prayer Requests Those who are sick are asking the Lord that they may regain their strength. May they find comfort as a result of our prayers. Concepción Agurcia, Julio Alí, Mario Alvarado, Bertha

U. Bachemin, Claude Begin, Luis Antonio Betancourt, Michael Bevis, Robert Blackerby, Ann Blanchard, James Blanchard, Lawrence R. Bouterie, Jim Bradle, Roy Brennan, Nicholas Bruno, Erick Burke, Hidobel Burke, John Callahan, Melvin Camet, Ronnie Camet, Emanuel Castelluccio, Alex Castillo, Sharon Catalanotto, Sondra Catalinotto, Adam Castillo, Matthew Chapman, Chris Collier, Carolyn Crowell, Mary Dana Dandry, Cade Deatrick, Lloyd Delaune, Lillian DiLeo, Emilou Dupuy, Trudy Eagan, Emma Ecuyer, William & Rita Ellsworth, Helmut Ermlich, Louis Faia, Joseph Fallo, Ed Federer, Clarence Foret, Doris Fourcade, Elizabeth Gaiennie, Ann Gardner, Joseph Grajales, Declan Green, Sheryl Gros, Marie Hardoain, Jackie Hamer, Charles Harrison, Jr., Karen Hassel, Ryan Hebert, Carolyn Heneghan, Carol Hunter, Tim Keese, Christie Kennedy, Alison Kimbal, Rita B. Kobila, Karen Kocke, George Kocke Jr., Joseph Labella, Marcus Labiche, Annette Lee, Gary Legendre, Wayne Levet, Andrew Lukinovich, Marian Locicero, Chris Mandella, Bill Martin, Judith McKey, John Mitchell, Steven Montalbano, Lauren Morse, Mary Morvant, Robert Mulla, Bonnie Nastasi, Amy Neyrey, Aleykutta Pakal, Nakia Pagán, Stanley Pearse, Leon Perret, Johnny Pitcher, Sr., Rose Rabito, Marie Reboul, Charlotte Rempel, Louis Reese, Ada Elba Rodríguez, Adrian Romani, Donna Rossner, Charlotte Ruiz, Maria Elena Ruiz, Billy Ryan, Joe Shields, Sherri Schneller, Anne Schneider, Kassie Schuster, Crucia Mae Skertich, Mary Sprague, Earl Stanley, Richie Staub, Carol Stiegler, Martin Stokes, Karl Stouder, Harold Stutson, Zachary Swanson, Pam Tillman, Kleo Tonglet, Susan Turgeau, Sigfrido Urtecho, Terry Wagner, Joel Warren, Londyn Watson, Elizabeth Webber, Betty Welch, Nathan Williamson, Fr. Otis Young

Saturday/Sábado, September 19 4:00 PM Robert E. White, Jr. †, Schmitt & Lane Families, Kimley Buras †, Carol Molere †, Edith Schmidt †, Elvera Zimmerman †, Edith Romagosa †, Peter Catalano †, John Paul Ruiz, Arleen Conravey †, Edmond Daigle †, Linda Schmidtke †, Ronald Held † Danny Mack †, Elise Angelette †, Octavio Gutierrez †, David Palozzola †, David Palozzola †, Nancy Montelepre †, Ronald J. Ledet Sr. †, Evelyn Grace Bell †, Sammy Marcello †, Anna Ho Suong & Roco D. Bong † Sunday/Domingo, September 20 8:30 AM Jesse Lane 10:00 AM Charles Tusa †, Charles Leader †, Brian Leader †, Carol Molere †, Bryan Foley †, Clyde Livaudais †, Arleen Conravey †, Mary Grillot †, Glenn Guillot †, Elizabeth “Betty” Cutrera †, Maxwell Newman †, Anna Brocato †, Liz Finlay, Richard Lamana †, Edmond Daigle †, Marie Louise Young †, Helen M. LeBourgeois, Drago Cvitanovich †, Claire Tatum-Palestina †, Nathan Trepagnier †, Jenna Diasselliss †, Philip Dodson †,Lora Lee Ferran †, Michael Hillerman Jr. †, Nancy Montelepre †, Elizabeth Gutiérrez †, David Palozzola †, Douglas T. Stubbs †, Anna Lou Huval †, Dr. Henry Gremillion † 11:30 PM All Parishioners † 1:00 PM Aminta López Espinosa †, Juanita Irma Monteayor †, Rony José Barahona Posadas †, Marcial Navarro † , Marcus Ojeda 4:00 PM Danny Mack † Monday/Lunes, September 21 8:15 AM Arthur Francis Lucich

Tuesday/Martes, September 22 8:15 AM Paul Hothay † 5:30 PM Philip Dodson †

Wednesday/Miércoles, September 23 8:15 AM Raoul “JuJu” Castanedo † 5:30 PM Luz Maria Figueroa †

Thursday/Jueves, September 24 8:15 AM Rosemary Goodier † 5:30 PM Nathan Trepagnier †

Friday/Viernes, September 25 8:15 AM Leah & J. Michael Early †

Saturday/Sábado, September 26 8:15 AM Valerie Navarro †

† denotes deceased

DIRECTION

Isaiah tells us something that we already know, and yet seem to forget every now and then. He tells us, essentially, that God is God and we are not. When we’re confused and troubled and can’t figure everything out, it might be wise to recall Isaiah speaking on the Lord’s behalf and explaining that God—who is on a much more, well, Godly wavelength than we are—moves in ways we can’t even imagine. Saint Paul, by comparison, has everything figured out. Kind of. At least he understands his calling in life—to magnify Christ in everything he does. That should give all of us the direction we need. Jesus gives us direction, too, explaining to us once again in the parable of the workers in the vineyard that the last will be first, and the first, last.

INFORMATION PAGE

CHURCH NAME: St Clement of Rome BULLETIN NO. 515146 Date: September 13, 2020 CONTACT: Nicole Jouandot 504-887-7821 PAGES 9 TRANSMISSION DAY/TIME: Wednesday noon SOFTWARE Publisher 2007 Adobe 9 COPIES: 600 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: (Message to production if needed)