A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah

Seek the LORD while he may be found,

call him while he is near.

Let the scoundrel forsake his way,

and the wicked his thoughts;

let him turn to the LORD for mercy;

to our God, who is generous in forgiving.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD.

As high as the heavens are above the earth,

so high are my ways above your ways

and my thoughts above your thoughts.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

R. (18a) The Lord is near to all who call upon him.

Every day will I bless you,

and I will praise your name forever and ever.

Great is the LORD and highly to be praised;

his greatness is unsearchable.

R. The Lord is near to all who call upon him.

The LORD is gracious and merciful,

slow to anger and of great kindness.

The LORD is good to all

and compassionate toward all his works.

R. The Lord is near to all who call upon him.

The LORD is just in all his ways

and holy in all his works.

The LORD is near to all who call upon him,

to all who call upon him in truth.

R. The Lord is near to all who call upon him.

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians

Brothers and sisters: Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

For to me life is Christ, and death is gain. If I go on living in the flesh,

that means fruitful labor for me. And I do not know which I shall choose.

I am caught between the two. I long to depart this life and be with Christ,

for that is far better. Yet that I remain in the flesh

is more necessary for your benefit. Only, conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus told his disciples this parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o’clock, the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and he said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.’ So they went off. And he went out again around noon, and around three o’clock, and did likewise. Going out about five o’clock, the landowner found others standing around, and said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day? ’They answered, ‘Because no one has hired us. ’He said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard.’ When it was evening the owner of the

vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Summon the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first.’ When those who had started about five o’clock came, each received the usual daily wage. So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, but each of them also got the usual wage. And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day’s burden and the heat.’ He said to one of them in reply, ‘My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?’ Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

R. Alleluia, alleluia. Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

WEEKLY COLLECTION…………………………………….$ 13,216.00 Thank you to all who support our parish each week!

• Face masks are required to be worn in church throughout Mass.

• Please use hand sanitizer provided and please wipe down your seating area upon leaving church.

• Every other pew is roped off to help maintain social distancing.

• Please maintain social distancing before and after Mass.

Enable Your people, O Lord, to give each other the gift of presence. Please join us on the second Thursday of each month to pray at the abortion facility on General Pershing . Judy leaves the parking lot after 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Wednesday, September 23, is the opening day of 40 Days for Life. There will be an opening prayer service at the General Pershing abortion facility at 7:30 AM. Call Judy at 504-835-4777 if you want to ride with her.

When he returned to his disciples he found them asleep. He said to Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? “ Matthew 26:40 Please join us on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in church to spend an hour with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. Confession is offered from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

On Sunday, October 11, during the 11:00 a.m. Mass, St. Angela Merici will honor couples from our parish who are celebrating their 25th, 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th and any anniversary over 65 years. We invite these couples and their families to attend this Mass. Please contact the parish office by Monday, October 5, 2020 if you plan to attend. There will not be a reception this year due to COVID restrictions.

In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, bring your pets to receive a special blessing on Sunday, October 4, at 6:30 p.m. between the annex and the gym.

Congratulations to Kristine Rutledge, St. Angela Merici’s 2020 Altar Server of the Year! Kristine was acknowledged by Archbishop Aymond at a Mass on September 8 at St. Rita Church in New Orleans. She has served our parish for the last five years. Thank You Kristine for your dedication and service to St. Angela Merici!

CYO members gathered on Sunday, September 13, for fellowship, food and fun! CYO is open to all high school teens in 8th-12th grade. If you are interested in joining, contact Diane Kratochvil at cyo@stangela.org. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 11.

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Blessing of Pets October 4th Wedding Anniversary Mass October 11th

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Saturday, September 19

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Sunday, September 20

Monday, September 21

Tuesday, September 22

Wednesday, September 23

Thursday, September 24

Friday, September 25

Saturday, September 26

Sunday, September 27

Save the Dates!

Sunday September 20

4:00 p.m.

vigil 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Multi-Intentions Cavalier, Zito, Vitrano Families Patricia Vilardo Multi-Intentions For the Parish

Monday September 21

6:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Majeau James Fonte

Tuesday September 22

6:15 a.m.

9:00 a.m. Ursula Tortorich Frances Talamo Bouvier

Wednesday September 23

6:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

Frances Bouvier & Family Lloyd & Ada Aguillard

Thursday September 24

6:15 a.m.

9:00 a.m. Kara W. Essex Mary Baumann

Friday September 25

6:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

Donald Humphrey The Haury Family (*)

Saturday September 26

8:30 a.m. Estelle Keller

Multi-Intentions Noted Above: Saturday, September 19, 4:00 p.m. : Clair Grefer, Robert Kitchen, Jr. & Michelle Kitchen, Frank & Miriam Zimmerman, Ray M. Boss, Jr., Bernie & Janice (*) Bevon, Shirley Renton, Frank Clesi, Jr., Michael Neeb, Lawrence T. Gettys, Tu Tran, Tony Lamonte, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lamonte, Mr & Mrs. Pete Spalitta, Dan Judlin, Al Armstrong, Elise Angelette, Sylvia Lemoine, Claire Kleinschmidt, Don Humphrey, Philip Clark, Joyce Palermo, Antoinette Falgout, Ronald Lauland, Margaret Meyer, Roy Raymond Rousset, Lorraine Daniel, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Dufrechou, Carolyn Starita, Joy Whitman (*) Sunday, September 20, 11:00 a.m. : Clair Grefer, Murray Gordon, Sheets Family, Patricia Nicholas, Powell Family, Ada Mae Gutelius, Merrick Delesdernier, Tu Tran, Dan Judlin, Linda & Bob Armbruster, Josie & Leo Mathes, Evelyn Farr Beler, Alfred Edgar LaPointe, Frances T. Bouvier, Keith Landry, Joseph G. Wright, Yvette Villarubia, Bill Burke, Patricia McAdam, Mrs. Sue Jenkins, Joe Scaffidi, Barbara Casey, Inez Maxwell () denotes living

Please Pray for the Repose of the Soul of

Shirley Waguespack

Sanctuary Candle burns this week in memory of Joseph Swenson

SAINT PIO OF PIETRELCINA (1887-1968) September 23 Did the World War II American flyer really see Padre Pio in midair, preventing the bombing of his village below? Did Pio actually "bilocate" in Italy, the Holy Land, even America, as countless witnesses testified? Or "read hearts" before penitents spoke? What of the stigmata, Christ's wounds imprinted on Padre Pio's hands, feet, and side? John Paul II, who as a young man visited Pio, never mentioned these extraordinary elements at the canonization. Instead, the pope spoke of "trials accepted with love," referring perhaps to sanctions restricting Pio's faculties for hearing confessions and celebrating public Mass, imposed because of criticism, later discredited, sent to the Vatican; of Pio's offering his sufferings in union with Jesus' passion for a suffering world; of his continual availability to sinners seeking direction and absolution; of Padre Pio's prayer that blossomed in charity, especially through his "House for the Relief of Suffering," a healthcare facility that anticipated by decades today's holistic partnering of medical science and spirituality. Finally, how comforting for us "ordinary" Christians, this extraordinary saint's most frequent advice: "Pray, hope, and don't worry!" -Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Sanctuary Flowers are in honor of

St. Angela Merici Parishioners

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Pope Francis’ September Prayer Intention Respect for the Planet’s Resources: “We pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.”

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

RCIA, The Right of Christian Initiation, is for anyone in need of baptism, persons baptized in another Christian faith but interested in becoming Roman Catholic, and persons baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation. RCIA is a process, not a program. It is an ongoing process of conversion fitting to the needs and call of each person seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus in the Roman Catholic Church. If you or someone you know is interested in RCIA, please join us on Thursday, September 24, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Religious Ed Library. For more information, contact Jerome Ibarra, at jerome@stangela.org or call 504-835-0324.

Despite holidays and tropical storms, St. Angela Merici’s catechetical formation programs are off to a running start. Parish School of Religion officially began on Tuesday, September 8, with lesson plans being sent to families remotely. Students in grades 1-7 are utilizing the Spirit of Truth series from Sophia Institute Press while our high school students are using the Didache series from My Catholic Faith Delivered. Both programs are fully digital, providing families with interactive activities and catechists with monitoring capabilities. All lessons are completed on a weekly basis. Our hope is that this new catechetical approach will allow our partnership with parents to truly flourish as we work together to form these children in the faith. Confirmation groups, meanwhile, met for the first time on Thursday, September 17. Teens have been assigned to gender exclusive Disciple Groups (D Groups) which meet approximately twice a month. Each D Group is led by two safe environment trained adult mentors. This year, we are using the Y Disciple program for Confirmation preparation. Its innovative platform and methodology are designed to help form and evangelize teens through relationships. Though catechesis is certainly part of D Group gatherings, their primary goal is to foster relationships among the teens, with their adult mentors, parents, and most importantly with God. Please continue to keep all of our PSR students and Confirmation candidates in your prayers as they begin this important journey. In Christ, Audrey Huck Catechetical Director

Turn to the LORD for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving. — Isaiah 55:7b

Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our Archdiocese have appreciated the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in times of war, disaster, epidemic and illness. We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect to the life and dignity of all people. Bless parents that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us that we may be a holy family.

The Saint Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association, in conjunction with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, announce the celebration of the 68th Annual Red Mass, invoking the Holy Spirit upon the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, will be the principal celebrant. Reverend Mike Kettenring, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, will be the homilist. Members of the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, as well as the public, are invited to attend. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed in the Cathedral.

With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. The Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering a class series in the SymptoPro™ Method of Natural Family Planning. This series will be conducted by Kelly Donahue of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This is a virtual class series utilizing Zoom. The dates of the class series are September 19, October 3 and October 31, 2020. The Zoom class hours are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The class on October 31, 2020 will be in-person rather than via Zoom. The cost is $105.00 and includes all classes and materials. Preregistration is required. Register online at https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/sympto-thermal-nfp-course.

Conversations around the Social Mission of the Church During these “VUCA” (volatile, uncertain, confusing and ambiguous) times, it is helpful to step back in conversation around what the Church has taught over the course of its history. Please join us online for dialogue around some of these pressing issues of our day. Thursdays, September 24, October 8 & 29, November 19, and December 10, 2020, 7:00-8:15 PM Topics Include: 1) Racism as a Respect Life Issue with Walter Bonam 2) Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship with Ron Courtade 3) Open Wide our Hearts (Part 2) with Walter Bonam 4) Housing—a Basic Human Right with Veronica Reed 5) The Advent Call to Simple Living with Deacon Michael Whitehouse.

For more information or to register for these online presentations email Kevin Fitzpatrick at kfitzpatrick@ccano.org or call (504) 592-5692.

Parish Staff

Pastor Rev. Clayton J. Charbonnet, III 504-835-0324 ext 302 ccharbonnet@arch-no.org

Parochial Vicar Rev. Daniel Darmanin 504-835-0324 ext 303 ddarmanin@arch-no.org

Deacon (Retired) Rev. Mr. Ray Heap 504-835-0324 ext 307 rheap@arch-no.org Deacon (Retired) Rev. Mr. Gilbert Schmidt 504-835-0324 ext 307 gschmidt@arch-no.org

Deacon Rev. Mr. Nicholas Chetta 504-835-0324 ext 307 nchetta@arch-no.org

Deacon Rev. Mr. David Aaron 504-835-0324 ext 307 daaron@arch-no.org

Deacon Rev. Mr. Tom Kratochvil 504-835-0324 ext 307 tkratochvil@arch-no.org School Principal Paige Bennett 504-835-8491 pbennett@stangelaschool.org

Director of Finance Konnie Duncan 504-835-0324 ext 305 konnie@stangela.org

Director of Youth Ministry Diane Kratochvil 504-835-0324 ext 306 cyo@stangela.org

Director of Maintenance Wade LeBrun 504-835-0324 ext 309 wade@stangela.org

Catechetical Director Audrey Huck 504-835-0324 audrey@stangela.org

Parish Secretary Suzy Hyde 504-835-0324 ext 304 suzy@stangela.org

Parish Receptionist Mary Ann Kleinschmidt 504-835-0324 ext 301 maryann@stangela.org

Ministry Contacts Adult Choir Kimberly Mouledoux 504-875-8963 kmouledoux@stangelaschool.org

Alpha Diane Kratochvil 504-835-0324 ext. 306 alpha@stangela.org

Altar Servers Fr. Dan Darmanin 504-835-0324 ddarmanin@arch-no.org

Annulment Ministry Deacon Gil Schmidt 504-913-9103 gschmidt@arch-no.org

Baptisms Suzy Hyde 504-835-0324 suzy@stangela.org

Bridge to NAIM Jo Poche 504-833-9470

Coping With Life Alone Mike Caruso 504-481-9342 mcaruso11@cox.net

CYO Diane Kratochvil 504-835-0324 cyo@stangela.org

Family Life Kay Dornier 504-834-4689 edornier@aol.com

Homebound Visitation Mary Ann Kleinschmidt 504-835-0324 maryann@stangela.org

Hospitality Tammy Cardinale 504–905-2505 tammycard920@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus, Council 9007

Jay Schwander 504-481-2467 jschwapole@aol.com

Linens Marie DeSalvo 504-831-8891

Men's Bible Study Deacon Ray Heap 504-835-9373 rheap@arch-no.org

Parish School of Religion Audrey Huck 504-835-0324 audrey@stangela.org

Prayer Line Beth Kliebert stangelaprayerline@stangela.org

Pro-Life Judy Legett Martin 504-835-4777

RCIA Jerome Ibarra 504-835-0324 jerome@stangela.org

St. Angela Ladies Auxiliary Diane Gregoire 504-812-4187 dkbgregoire@hotmail.com

St. Angela Men's Auxiliary David Steeg 225-333-2205 steegd856@gmail.com

St. Joseph Altar Renee Lauland or Janet Cruppi 504-371-2101 or 504-338-2957 fishinfe@msn.com janet.cruppi@yahoo.com

St. Vincent DePaul Ed Mazoue sixhard2@gmail.com

Scripture Study (Morning) June Prados 504-835-7573 wprados@cox.net

Scripture Study (Night) Marilyn Heap 504-835-9373 mnrheap@cox.net

SAM Substance Addiction Lisa Carroll 504-314-8271 samsaintangela@gmail.com

Vocation Cross; Ushers Billy Steen 504-453-3662 williamsteen@cox.net

Young at Heart Carol Gutelius 504-615-1818 carolfgutelius@bellsouth.net

For more information concerning Baptisms, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Homebound Communion and Funerals please call the Parish Office at 504-835-0324 or visit our website, www.stangela.org.