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Volume 37, No. 7

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 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.

Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence from eating meat. Fasting for this day consists of one full meal and it is required of all between the ages of 18 and 58.

Days of abstinence: All Fridays in Lent

All who have reached their 14th year of age are bound to abstain totally from meat. The American Bishops recommend that abstinence from meat be observed by all Catholics as a sign of unity with each other during Lent. Many still observe abstinence on all Fridays of the year. This act of Penance is not obligatory as it is during Lent. If a person cannot observe this discipline then another personal act of penance should be performed in Lent.

Miércoles de Cenizas es un día de ayuno y de abstinencia de comer carne. El ayuno consiste en una comida completa y es obligatorio para las per-sonas entre los 18 y 58 años.

Días de abstinencia: los viernes de Cuaresma

Todas las personas mayores de 14 años de edad están obligados a abstenerse totalmente de comer carne. Los obispos de los E. U. recomiendan que la abstinencia de carne sea observada por todos los católicos como un signo de unidad entre nosotros durante la Cuaresma. Muchos aún observan la abstinencia de todos los viernes del año. Este acto de penitencia no es obligatorio como es durante Cuaresma. Si una persona no puede observar esta disciplina, debe de hacer otro acto personal de penitencia durante la Cuaresma.

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISAS

Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14)

Miércoles de Ceniza (14 de febrero) Masses with the Giving of Ashes

Misas con imposición de las cenizas 8:15 AM, Noon, 6:00 PM &

7:30 PM (español) Day of fast and abstinence Día de ayuno y abstinencia

Daily Mass during Lent Misa Diaria en Cuaresma 8:15 AM Monday thru Saturday

6:00 PM Monday thru Friday

Way of the Cross / Vía Crucis Fridays / Viernes

Stations with our school @ 8:55 AM (Except March 2 —Holy Hour)

Stations in English immediately following the 6:00 PM Mass Vía Crucis en español a las 7:15 PM

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 Erickson, Eldhen Fajardo, Damian A. Lozano, Chris Munguia, Troy A. Pridemore, David Sowell, Soldiers 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: DAN DARMANIN

COME SPEND AN HOUR WITH THE LORD! Mondays 9:00 AM Tuesdays 1:00 AM Thursdays 12 Noon 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.

This Week’s Calendar

Monday/Lunes, February 12 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS 7:00 pm Monday Night Disciples (Seton) 7:00 pm SELA Council COPE & Climbing Committee (Padua) 7:30 pm Grupo Mariano (Drexel) Tuesday/Martes, February 13—MARDI GRAS PARISH CENTER CLOSED 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 6:00 pm NO MASS Wednesday/Miércoles, February 14—ASH WEDNESDAY 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS w/Giving of Ashes 12:00 pm MASS w/Giving of Ashes 5:00 pm Confessions (Church) 6:00 pm MASS w/Distribution of Ashes 7:00 pm RCIA (Seton) 7:30 pm MISA con Imposición de las Cenizas Thursday/Jueves, February 15 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 Legion of Mary (Seton) 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Officers (Drexel) Friday/Viernes, February 16 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS 6:00 pm MASS 6:30 pm Way of the Cross (Church) 6:30 pm Grupo Virgen Peregrina de Schoenstadt (Drexel) 7:15 pm Via Crucis (Church) Saturday/Sábado, February 17 7:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (Cry Room) 7:45 am Rosary (Cry Room) 8:15 am MASS 3:00 pm Confessions 3:30 pm Rosary (Church) 4:00 pm MASS Sunday/Domingo, February 18 8:00 am MASS 8:30 am Parish School of Religion (Vosbein Hall) 10:00 am MASS 12:00 pm MASS 2:00 pm MISA

5:00 pm MASS 6:00 pm Confirmation Session #4 & CYO (Vosbein Hall)

STEWARDSHIP 2018—PRAYER

Next week we will be introducing Prayer as one of the pillars of our Catholic faith and one phase of the St. Clement of Rome Total Stewardship pro-gram. We encourage you to begin reflecting on your prayer life and its importance. In what ways can you enhance your prayer practices to benefit, yourself, your local and parish families, and God’s creation around us? Why and what we pray for is just as important as the prayer itself. Take some time to prepare for talking to God knowing that he is listening when we ask for his grace for ourselves and others. We are no longer his servants, but his friends. Reverently conversing with God daily develops a deeper relationship with Him. We pray for your discernment as you elevate your prayer life.

Saturday/Sabado, February 10 4:00 PM Lane & Schmitt Family, Peter Catalano †, Lewis Haithcock †, Alexander McLachlan †, Slemmer & Ferrantelli Families, Danny Mack †, Giovanna Montalbano †, Louise Wiltenmuth †, Mae Gonzalez †, Thomas Waguespack, Charles Leaumont †, Graciela Leclercq †, Carson Family, Vic & Rose Deutschman †, Denim Thibodeaux †, Loretta Marx Milliet †, Terri Waits, Gidget M. Royes †, Mike Buras †, Ali Middleton Sunday/Domingo, February 11 8:00 AM Alexander McLachlan † 10:00 AM Alexander McLachlan †, Walter Maestri †, Elizabeth Cutrera †, Helen M. LeBourgeois †, Lewis Haithcock †, Emelda U. Schulman †, Roland Juneau †, Louise Wiltenmuth †, Drago Cvitanovich †, Mary McGuire †, Giovanna F. Montalbano †, Gordon Clavin †, George Pabst †, Donald Durham †, Jane Mae Ortis †, Josie Bodenheimer †, Gidget W. Royes †, Claire Tatum-Palestina †, Pero Cibilic, Mary Ann Cibilic, Peter Cibilic, Nancy R. Powell †, Christina Dangond †, Bob Sagona †, Errico Tudico †, Ryan T. Pearce †, Barbara G. Baker †, Marie-Louise R. Morris † 12:00 PM Jimmie Lynn Ellender † 2:00 PM Adán Toledo †, Hortensia González †, Pedro José Zummar †, Cristóbal Cruzado †, Helen Cruzado, María de Lourdes Rodríguez † 5:00 PM All Parishioners Monday/Lunes, February 12 8:15 AM Philip Foley † Tuesday/Martes, February 13 8:15 AM Danny Mack † Wednesday/Miercoles, February 14—Ash Wednesday 8:15 AM Charles Cabibi, Jr. 12:00 PM Benny Maffei † 6:00 PM Lloyd Lonergan, Sr. †, Roy Fontenelle, Jr. †, Esther & Dennis Longergan † 7:30 PM Heriberto & Bárbara Rodríguez Thursday/Jueves, February 15 8:15 AM Carolyn Daigle † 6:00 PM Tu Tran Friday/Viernes, February 16 8:15 AM Brian Peters † 6:00 PM Elaine Voelker † Saturday/Sábado, February 17 8:15 AM Larry & Cheryl Booksh

Ecclesiastes 3:1,3-5

Sunday, Feb 4 …………………….$19,760.53

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

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.

Rose Alciatore, Mario Alvarado, Mali Barbe, Robert Blackerby, James Blanchard, Anna Maria Brocato, Kathleen Brown, Katherine Bordelon, John Callahan, Fr. Ronnie Calkins, Matthew Chapman, Rayford Chatelain, Pero Cibilic, Peter Cibilic, Mary Ann Cibilic, Chris Collier, Carolyn Crowell, Cade Deatrick, Lloyd Delaune, Maisy Everard, Henry Ecuyer, Helmut Ermlich, Clarence Foret, John Fury, Sr., Betty Gaiennie, Elizabeth Gaienna, Glenn Geraci, Don Grossnickle, Joan & Cindy Haro, Charles Harrison, Jr., Karen Hassell, John Hirsius, Jerry Hopkins, Sybil Joseph, Karen Kocke, Alma Knese, Kody Kramer, Marie Labella, Marcus Labiche, Antoinette LeBlanc, Elsa Lecke, Ron Ledet, Guadalupe Lemus, Yvonne Locoecchio, Andrew Lukinovich, Diane Macaluso, Chris Mandella, Kathy Masilla, Betty McCormick, Marie McDonald, Janice Montelepre, Gloria Moreau, Amy Neyrey, Anna May & Louis Noustens, Nakia Pagán, Stanley Pearse, Kitty Perre, Joyce Rabel, Charlotte Rempel, Louis Reese, Joe Reine, Marvin Richards, Abraham Ridley, Jennifer Rittiner, Adrian Romani, Stacey Rogeau, Charlotte Ruiz, Billy Ryan, Lilean Schenck, Ann Schneider, Joseph Schneider, Morris Schneider, Sherri Schneller, Claire Serio, Martha Simons, Norma Smith, Mary Sprague, Carol Stiegler, Martin Stokes, Zachary Swanson, Tiffany Tavassoli, María E. Tefel, Pam Tillman, Kleo Tonglet, Tu Tran, Susan Turgeau, Joyce Wagner, Terry Wagner, Joel Warren, Jack Westholz, Margie Wild, Nathan Williamson

Calendar of Events Sundays 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Sunday, Feb 18 Adoration

Sunday, Feb 25 Lenten Evening of Reflection For more information, visit our website or contact our Youth Minister, Mathew Ardoin, at 887-7821 or by email: madoin@scrparish.org. To See You Again, O Lord !

February 26, 27 & 28

7:00 PM Presenter

Fr. Sidney Speaks

FRIDAYS February 23 March 2 March 9 March 16

OUR SANCTUARY

CANDLE BURNS THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF

DANNY MACK

If you have lost something in the church please go through the Lost & Found basket in the main entrance of the church. The basket is full and we will be cleaning it out next week. There are many pairs of glasses and books amongst other things. Anything remaining will be donated to St. Anthony Ministry or thrown away.

ST. CLEMENT OF ROME GALA ST. CLEMENT GALA

TODAY’S READINGS

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Living Stewardship Now

Contact your parish, diocese, or local Catholic Charities for opportunities to serve those shunned or ignored by society.

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First Reading — The leper will dwell apart, mak-ing an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46). Psalm — I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32). Second Reading — Do everything for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31 — 11:1). Gospel — The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45). 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.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

Sunday: World Marriage Day World Day of the Sick Monday: Lincoln’s Birthday Tuesday: Mardi Gras Wednesday: Ash Wednesday Day of Fasting & Abstinence Friday: Day of Abstinence Saturday: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order

Oremus A Guide to Catholic Prayer

An inspiring Eight-part study featuring Fr. Mark Toups will begin the week of Feb. 19 thru May 1. Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer teaches you the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life. Following the wisdom of the saints and the Tradi-tion of the Church, you will learn how to express yourself to God in prayer, and how to make prayer an integral part of your daily life. Fliers can be found on the tables at each entrance of the church.

NEW DATE !!!!

SATURDAY

May 19

LECTURAS DE HOY

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS

La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora

Contacte a su parroquia, diócesis o las Caridades Católicas de su localidad para averiguar las oportunidades de servir a aquellos rechazados o ignorados por la sociedad.

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Primera lectura — El leproso habitará solo, fuera del campamento (Levítico 13:1-2, 44-46). Salmo — Tú eres mi refugio; me rodeas de cantos de liberación (Salmo 32 [31]). Segunda lectura — Haz todo por la gloria de Dios; sean imitadores de Cristo (1 Corintios 10:31 — 11:1). Evangelio — Jesús, después de haber curado a un hombre leproso, le pide que no se lo cuente a nadie (Marcos 1:40-45). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reser-vados.

Lunes: Stgo 1:1-11; Sal 119 (118):67-68, 71-72, 75- 76; Mc 8:11-13 Martes: Stgo 1:12-18; Sal 94 (93):12-13a, 14-15, 18 -19; Mc 8:14-21 Miércoles: Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Jueves: Dt 30:15-20; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 9:22-25 Viernes: Is 58:1-9a; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Sábado: Is 58:9b-14; Sal 86 (85):1-6; Lc 5:27-32 Domingo: Gn 9:8-15; Sal 25 (24):4-9; 1 Pe 3:18- 22; Mc 1:12-15

Domingo: Día Mundial del Matrimonio Jornada Mundial de los Enfermos Lunes: Nacimiento de Abraham Lincoln Martes: Mardi Gras / Día de Carnaval Miércoles: Miércoles de Ceniza Día de Ayuno y Abstinencia Viernes: Día de Abstinencia Sábado: Los Siete Santos Fundadores de la Orden de los Siervos de María

Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Todo lo que hagan ustedes, ya sea comer, o beber, o cualquier otra cosa, háganlo todo para gloria de Dios. 1 Corintios 10:31

Reserven las siguientes fechas de este año:

23 de febrero

2 de marzo 9 de marzo 16 de marzo Vosbein Hall (la cafetería)

¡GUARDE LA FECHA!

SÁBADO, 19 DE MAYO

Próximos Eventos

ENAMORADO

Me encontré en la calle con un joven muy pobre y enamorado. Su sombrero era viejo; su abrigo gastado; el agua penetraba la suela de sus zapatos; y las estrellas penetraban su alma. Víctor Hugo

¡Ven a pasar una hora semanalmente con el Señor!

Lunes 9:00 AM Martes 1:00 AM Jueves 12 del mediodía

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:

DAN DARMANIN

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Esta semana recordamos a san Valentín, obispo y mártir. En EE. UU. se conmemora el amor de parejas, novios y esposos. Según la tradición, san Valentín, en el año 270, contradijo al emperador y casó a varias parejas después de que el emperador hubiese prohibido el matrimonio para mandar los hombres al ejército. Valentín fue encarcelado y allí se enamoró de la hija ciega del carcelero (en aquel tiempo los obispos y los sacerdotes se podían casar). El santo le dio la vista a la muchacha y se hicieron novios. Llegado el día de su martirio Valentín le dejó una car-ta de despedida con el carcelero. La firmó “De tu Valentín”. En algunos países latinoamericanos el 14 de febrero es la celebración del amor y la amistad. Los novios son importantes, pero la persona no puede vivir sólo con el amor de pareja. Los humanos estamos hechos para varios tipos de amor. Estamos hechos para el amor que nos trasciende a nosotros mismos. Este es el amor cristiano, el que no se limita a familia, amigos. El que es valiente, como lo significa Valentín, ama a todos aun a la persona que es diferente a uno. (San Valentín no está hoy día ni en el Santoral ni en el Misal Romano.)

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INFORMATION PAGE

CHURCH NAME: St Clement of Rome BULLETIN NO. 515146 Date: February 11, 2018 CONTACT: Cynthia Bird or Theresa Laughlin 504-887-7821 PAGES 9 TRANSMISSION DAY/TIME: Wednesday noon SOFTWARE Publisher 2007 Adobe 9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: (Message to production if needed)