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

Volume 36, No. 40 October 1, 2017

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 10, 11 & 12

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

For more information or to schedule a donation pick up, please contact Tina Totorico, Ttotorico@cox.net or (504) 495-4164 or

Heather Palmisano, heatherpal@hotmail.com or (504) 338-5438

St. Clement of Rome’s Tax ID# is 72-0629018

Sponsorships There are several levels of sponsorship for your consideration and your prompt attention

is requested. Ultimate Roman sponsorships are $1,650.00 and go as low as $85.00. Please

pick up a sponsorship form on the tables in church, parish center or school office. For

more information please contact Sean Roussel at 504-722-2294 or Michele Noonan at

504-494-4499.

Thank you for your support!

This Week’s Calendar

Monday/Lunes, October 2 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS 9:00 am Bible Study (Seton) 6:45 pm Comité Virgen de Suyapa (Padua) 7:00 pm Monday Night Disciples (Seton) 7:30 pm Grupo Mariano (Drexel) Tuesday/Martes, October 3 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 5:30 pm Rosary 6:00 pm MASS 7:00 pm Bible Study (Seton) 7:00 pm Handbell Practice (Church) 8:30 pm Men’s Club Basketball (Gym) Wednesday/Miércoles, October 4 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 7:45 am Blessing of the Pets (Back Parking Lot) 8:15 am MASS 12:00 pm Technology Committee (Conference Room) 2:30 pm Young Elders (Seton) 5:00 pm Confessions (Church) 5:30 pm Rosary (Church) 6:00 pm 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, October 5 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) 5:30 pm Rosary (Church) 6:00 pm Holy Name Rosary Recital (Padua) 6:00 pm MASS 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus (Seton) 7:00 pm Hora Santa (Church) Friday/Viernes, October 6 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS 8:45 am First Friday Holy Hour (Church) 2:30 pm Girl Scouts (Padua) 3:00 pm Girl Scouts (Seton) 6:00 pm Campaña Virgen Peregrina de Schoenstadt (Seton) Saturday/Sábado, October 7 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Church) 8:15 am MASS 9:00 am Pastoral Council (Conference Room) 3:00 pm Confessions 3:30 pm Rosary (Church) 4:00 pm MASS 7:00 pm Wedding (Church)

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: JEFFREY MERRITT

ST. CLEMENT OF ROME’S 31st ANNUAL ROSARY RALLY

The 31st Annual St. Clement of Rome Rosary Rally will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 PM. It will be a joy to have Fr. Jeffery Montz from Notre Dame Seminary as our guest speaker, and to honor Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary.

Sunday/Domingo, October 8 8:00 am MASS 8:30 am Parish School of Religion (Vosbein Hall) 10:00 am MASS 11:00 am Confirmation Parent Orientation (Vosbein Hall) 11:00 am Holy Name Society (Drexel)

12:00 pm MASS 2:00 pm MISA 5:00 pm MASS 6:00 pm CYO (Vosbein Hall)

Starting next Sunday and during the month of October, we will pray the Rosary half-an-hour before each Mass. The Rosary will be offered for an increase in church vocations, especially from our parish, the sanctification of our fami-lies and the protection of all life.

Saturday/Sabado, September 30 4:00 PM Bert Goodier †, John Paul Ruiz, Mae Humphrey †, Danny Mack †, Slemmer & Ferrantelli Families, Peter A. Culotta †, Mable “Sicoo” Tiemann †, JuJu Castanedo †, John J. Capretto †, William Norcross †, Evelyn & Anthony Vidacovich †, Justin Gutierrez †, Herbert Montalbano, Sr. †, Fr. John Arnone †, Deacon Carlo Maniglia Sunday/Domingo, October 1 8:00 AM Charles & Carmen Austin † 10:00 AM Marie & Alfred Helmke †, Helen M. LeBourgeois †, Claire Tatum-Palestina †, Drago Cvitanovich †, Betty Cutrera †, Elizabeth Saputo †, Ann Bolanger, Patricia Cleary †, Peter A. Culotta †, Vic Hughes, Mable “Sicoo” Tiemann †, Chad Favre, David Montes De Oca †, Raoul “JuJu” Castanedo †, Christopher John Pela †, Robert Noah Weeks †, William Norcross †, Richard A. Lamana †, Patricia C. Ellzey †, Al Templet, Sr. †, Aaron D. Maguire, Justin Gutierrez †, Stephen Pettavino †, Eulalia Aulet, Jr. †, Darryl R. Pipitone †, Louise Aulet †, Nettiejo Cochran, Michael Sevante †, Carlo Maniglia, Michael E. Gremillion †, David Rodrigue †, Perry Booth, III †, Betty & Robert Landry 12:00 PM All Parishioners 2:00 PM Adán Toledo †, Ángela Muñíz †, Evelyn Pineda, María de Lourdes Rodríguez †, Ada Elba Rodríguez, Paul Michael Rodríguez, Padre John Arnone † 5:00 PM Teofilio “Phil” Sison † Monday/Lunes, October 2 8:15 AM Sicoo Tiemann † Tuesday/Martes, October 3 8:15 AM Jackie Markey † 6:00 PM Paul Geisler † Wednesday/Miércoles, October 4 8:15 AM Joseph Rink † 6:00 PM Joseph Rink † Thursday/Jueves, October 5 8:15 AM Angelette Family 6:00 PM Emma Peveto Friday/Viernes, October 6 8:15 AM Phil & Rose Gardner † Saturday/Sábado, October 7 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, 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, John Fury, Sr., J. D. Hartmann, Betty Gaiennie, Eliza-beth Gaienna, Glenn Geraci, Don Grossnickle, Joan & Cindy Haro, Charles Harrison, Jr., John Hirsius, Karen Kocke, Alma Knese, Kody Kramer, Marie Labella, Marcus Labiche, Antoinette LeBlanc, Elsa Lecke, Ron Ledet, Guadalupe Le-mus, Yvonne Locoecchio, Andrew Lukinovich, Diane Macaluso, Kathy Masilla, Alexander McLachlan, Giovanna Montalbano, Gloria Moreau, Anna May & Louis Noustens, Nakia Pagán, George Pabst, Jr., Kitty Perre, Ida Poil-lion, Joyce Rabel, Louis Reese, Joe Reine, Abra-ham Ridley, Jennifer Rittiner, Joyce Rodriguez, Adrian Romani, Stacey Rogeau, Billy Ryan, Lilean Schenck, Ann Schneider, Joseph Schneider, Mor-ris Schneider, Sherri Schneller, Martha Simons, Mary Sprague, Carol Stiegler, Martin Stokes, Zachary Swanson, Tiffany Tavassoli, María E. Te-fel, Pam Tillman, Kleo Tonglet, Tu Tran, Susan Turgeau, Albert Voltolina, Amy Wagner, Joyce Wagner, Terry Wagner, Joel Warren, Jack West-holz, Margie Wild, Nathan Williamson

Ecclesiastes 3:1,3-5

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Sunday, September 24 ………..$12,537.86

We would like to thank all

who generously support our Parish. Agradecemos a todos los que tan

generosamente apoyan a nuestra parroquia.

OUR WEEKLY OFFERING

Calendar of Events Sundays 6:00 - 8:00 PM Oct. 1—Pro-Life Advocacy Speaker Oct. 8— CYO Night Confirmation Parent

Orientation after 10 AM Mass in Vosbein. October 15—CYO Night October 22—New Orleans World Youth Day October 29—CYO Night

For more information, visit our website or con-tact our Youth Minister, Mathew Ardoin, at the Parish Center, 887-7821 or by email: mardoin@scrparish.org

St. Clement of Rome Food Barn is in need of nonperishable food items. Please

check expiration dates as we are not allowed to distribute expired food. Donations can be left in church or brought to the Parish Center. Thank you!

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 3:00 AM, 5:00 AM & 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.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS October 7, 2017

On December 10, 1925, Our Lady of Fatima asked that the faithful dedicate the first Saturdays of five consecutive months in reparation for sin by going to confession, receiving Holy Communion, praying five decades of the Holy Rosary, and meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary for at least 15 minutes. This has become known as the First Saturday Devotions. Since the Church recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, we will begin celebrating these devotions on the first Saturday of each month beginning on Saturday, October 7 by offering our regularly scheduled morning Rosary and Mass in atonement for sin and for the conversion of the United States. We invite you to join us for these First Saturday devotions .

TODAY’S READINGS

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

.Living Stewardship Now The best way to be a follower of Jesus Christ is to be with other believers. Strengthen your faith by joining a parish group that prays, studies or serves together. Look in the parish bulletin or handbook to find what would suit you best.

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First Reading — When the wicked turn away from their wickedness they have committed and do what is right, they shall surely live (Ezekiel 18:25-28). Psalm — Remember your mercies, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading — Consider others as better than yourselves; look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others (Philippians 2:1-11 [1-5]). Gospel — Tax collectors and prostitutes are enter-ing the kingdom of God ahead of you (Matthew 21:28-32). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-7; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Lk 10:13- 16 Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17 -24 Sunday: Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6- 9; Mt 21:33-43

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5

Sunday: Respect Life Sunday Monday: The Holy Guardian Angels Wednesday: St. Francis of Assisi Thursday: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Friday: St. Bruno Blessed Marie Rose Durocher First Friday Saturday: Our Lady of the Rosary First Saturday

BLESSING OF ANIMALS

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, in anticipation of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will bless our pets at 7:45 AM in the parking lot behind the church. All pets and their owners are welcome!

FIRST FRIDAY SACRED HEART DEVOTIONS

On October 6, we will have a Holy Hour in church immediately following the 8:15 AM Mass. This holy hour will conclude with Benediction by 9:45 AM. The Adoration Chapel will be closed during this hour.

Please join us for the recitation of the Holy Rosary on Saturday, October 14 at noon in front of Church. This rosary will be offered for the conversion of our country.

LECTURAS DE HOY

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS

Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Tengan los mismos sentimientos que tuvo Cristo Jesús. Filipenses 2:5

La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora

La mejor manera de ser un discípulo de Jesucristo es en compañía de otros creyentes. Fortalece tu fe uniéndote a un grupo parroquial que rece, estudie y sirva. Busca en el boletín o folleto parroquial para ver qué grupo te viene mejor.

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Primera lectura — Apártate del pecado para que vivas (Ezequiel 18:25-28). Salmo — Recuerda tus bondades, oh Señor (Salmo 25 [24]). Segunda lectura — Guarda en ti la misma actitud que está también en Cristo Jesús (Filipenses 2:1-11 [1-5]). Evangelio — El que obedece al Señor aunque sea con resistencia, es el que hace la voluntad del Padre (Mateo 21:28-32). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reser-vados.

Lunes: Zac 8:1-8; Sal 102 (101):16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Martes: Zac 8:20-23; Sal 87 (86):1b-7; Lc 9:51-56 Miércoles: Neh 2:1-8; Sal 137 (136):1-6; Lc 9:57 -62 Jueves: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Lc 10:1-12 Viernes: Bar 1:15-22; Sal 79 (78):1b-5, 8-9; Lc 10:13-16 Sábado: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Sal 69 (68):33-37; Lc 10:17-24 Domingo: Is 5:1-7; Sal 80 (79):9, 12-16, 19-20; Fil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43

Domingo: Domingo del Respeto a la Vida Lunes: Santos Ángeles Guardianes Miércoles: San Francisco de Asís Jueves: Beato Francis Xavier Seelos Viernes: San Bruno Beata Marie-Rose Durocher Primer viernes Sábado: Nuestra Señora del Rosario Primer sábado

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

HORA SANTA El próximo jueves, 5 de octubre, tendremos una Hora Santa en español a las 7:00 PM en nuestra iglesia. Comenzaremos con la exposición del Santísimo y

concluiremos con la Bendición del Santísimo a las 8:00. ¡Todos están invitados a adorar a nuestro Señor en esta tradición de los primeros jueves!

¡Ven a pasar una hora con el Señor!

Martes 4:00 PM Jueves 4:00 AM Viernes 6:00 PM Sábado 3:00AM 5:00 AM & 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 publicados aquí y la capilla.

OREN POR LAS VOCACIONES

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

El Banco de Alimentos de San Clemente de Roma está necesi-tado de alimentos no pereced-eros. Por favor, compruebe

fechas de vencimiento ya que no se nos permite dis-tribuir alimentos caducados. Las donaciones se pueden dejar en la iglesia o llevadar al Centro Parro-quial. Gracias.

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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