Infant Jesus of Prague Mission

2555 Apollo Drive, Harvey, LA 70058 • Office: (504) 366-1604 • Fax: (504) 366-1100Email: stmartha@arch-no.org Website: www.stmarthaharvey.com

Saint Martha Catholic Church

700 Maple Ave., Harvey LA 70058 • Office: (504) 368-1397 • Fax: (504) 368-0662 • Email: churchinfantjesus@att.net

Rev. Lich Van Nguyen, PastorDeacon Tyrell “Terry” Manieri, Deacon Larry M. Murphy, Deacon Brian P. Soileau

Louise Frederick, Parish Catechetical Leader

SUNDAY MASSES

SAiNt MArthASaturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

iNfANt JESUSof PrAgUESaturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.Sunday 10:00 a.m.

WEEKDAY MASSES

SAiNt MArthATuesday, Thursday, Friday8:00 a.m.

iNfANt JESUSof PrAgUE (Chapel)Monday & Wednesday8:00 a.m.

ADorAtioN hoUrS

SAiNt MArthAFirst Friday of month,8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

SACrAMENt of rECoNCiLiAtioNBefore Weekend Masses. Anytime by Appointment

SACrAMENtS ofBAPtiSM, MArriAgE, ANoiNtiNg of thE SiCKPlease call the office.

rELigioUS EDUCAtioN

St. MArthA PAriSh SChooL of rELigioN1st-8th Grade Tuesdays 6:00-7:15 p.m.

ChiLDrEN’S LitUrgY of thE WorDSt. Martha Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m. MassInfant Jesus of PragueSunday 10:00 a.m. Mass

APrIl 12, 2020

St. Martha Church/Infant Jesus of Prague Mission Harvey, Louisiana April 12, 2020

FROM THE DEACON’S DESK

The Liturgical Year – The EASTER

SEASON

After Lent and the Easter Triduum, the

third season to interrupt Ordinary Time is the

Easter season itself. Beginning on Easter

Sunday and running to Pentecost Sunday, a

period of 50 days (inclusive), the Easter

season is second only to Ordinary Time in

length. Easter is one of the greatest feasts in

the Christian calendar, for "if Christ is not

risen, our faith is in vain." The Resurrection of

Christ culminates in His Ascension into Heaven

and the descent of the Holy Spirit on

Pentecost, which inaugurates the mission of

the Church to spread the Good News of

salvation to all the world.

MASS INTENTIONS (continued)

Sun. Dec. 29 8:30

St. Martha Joan Mancuso, Arthur Sarrazin, Anton Nguyen Van Tung, Dana Guidry, Lynn

EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS

Those of you who contributed to the Easter Flowers in

memory of loved ones, please rest assured that Father Lich is remembering each and every one in his private Easter Mass.

WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS

These are tough times financially for you and for the Church. Please continue to do whatever you can to help the Church keep up with its bills. Contributions can be sent in by mail or in person at St. Martha Church or Infant Jesus of Prague Church.

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Scripture Readings

Please consider reading the Scriptures and reflect on the importance of the Word of God.

Easter Sunday: April 12th

Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9

PRAYER DURING DIFFICULT TIMES

God of love and mercy, assist us in this time of trouble and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ease our burdens. Strengthen our faith. Increase our trust and confidence in Your compassionate care.

Give us the courage we need, dear Lord, to face the difficulties before us, knowing that with Your help, miracles happen and lives are restored.

We pray for a share in Your healing graces, and ask that You surround us with Your comforting goodness, for health in mind and body, and for a heart filled with hope and peace. Amen.

April 1, 2020

Dear Parishioners:

As the number of known coronavirus cases and deaths continue to increase, President

Trump has extended the social distance and “Stay at Home” orders through April 30, 2020. It is

anticipated that our governor will do the same this weekend.

Considering the rapidly evolving situation of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Decree of the

Congregation for Divine Worship (03/25/2020) states that “The date of Easter cannot be

transferred. In the countries which have been struck by the disease and where restrictions around

the assembly and movement of people have been imposed, bishops and priests may celebrate the

rites of Holy Week & Easter without the presence of the people.”

As a direct result of that Order and Decree, Archbishop Aymond has stated to the Clergy

in his letter (03/30/2020) that the Easter Triduum may be celebrated in the church parishes with a

very small number of people so as not to spread the virus. The Liturgies are not open to the

public.

After consulting with our Deacons and the Liturgy Committee, for the safety of our

parishioners, we decided that St. Martha and Infant Jesus churches will remain closed for Palm

Sunday, all Holy Week services and Easter Sunday masses until further notice.

Please be reminded that Holy Week services and Easter Masses will be broadcast live from

St. Louis Cathedral on WLAE-TV and livestreamed at TheDailyMass.com. Check the guides for

times. These services can also be found on Catholic TV and EWTN.

We live in fear and uncertainty and are experiencing a sense of loss not being able to attend

our regular Sunday masses together and to receive Jesus in Holy Communion. The therapy, I

believe, for the anguish of the present moment, is to entrust ourselves to God’s hand. We are in

His hands and no one can tear us away from Him. As Jesus said to his apostles and us, “Peace be

with you, I am with you always”.

The social distance and Stay at Home orders do not mean to isolate ourselves completely

from others. So, I encourage you to reach out to one another, to your family members and friends,

by calling or texting them in this challenging time. Let them know that though we are not

physically together, we care and are willing to do anything we can if they are in need of us.

Rest assured that you and your loved ones are in my prayers and remembrance at my daily

private Mass. God is faithful in this way….. We will experience HEALING and PEACE. We

must trust in God’s love and wait patiently, which isn’t easy at all.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. Lich

EASTER SUNDAY

MASS INTENTIONS

(REMEMBERED DURING FR. LICH’S PRIVATE MASS)

Sat. April 11 4:00 Infant Jesus

Evelyn, Linus, Mary & Preston Manuel, Rita Landry, Gerald & Theresa Causin, Margaret Ann Murry, Josie & Bill Peperone

Sat. April 11 5:30 St. Martha For All Parishioners, & Our Bulletin Sponsor, OceanQup Connectors

Sun. April 12 8:30 St. Martha Joan Mancuso, Louisa P. Miller, All Parishioners Sun. April 12 10:00 Infant Jesus

Anthony, Lena & Anna Peperone, Anthony “Mac”, Tony, and Vincent Palisi, Barbara Moulliet

Sun. April 12 10:30 St. Martha For All Parishioners & Our Bulletin Sponsor, OceanQuip Connectors

Mon. April 13 8:00 Infant Jesus World Peace Tues. April 14 8:00 St. Martha Joseph Sinh Van Vu, John Ronquillo

Wed. April 15 8:00 Infant Jesus Holy Souls in Purgatory

Thurs. April 16 8:00 St. Martha

Joseph Sinh Van Vu Fri. April 17 8:00 St. Martha Joseph Sinh Van Vu, Marjorie Ronquillo Sat. April 18 4:00 Infant Jesus

Evelyn Manuel, Rita Landry, Gerald & Theresa Causin, Margaret Ann Murry

Sat. April 18 5:30 St. Martha Joseph Tuan Tran, Eugene & Grace Blanchard, Louie & Rosalie Gattuso, William T. Stephen, Jr. ,Joseph Sinh Van Vu, Deceased O. J. Hymel Family, Bobby Hebert, Marie Ho-Nu Leung, Christine Yuen-Wai Leung, Chris Roberts, & Our Bulletin Sponsor, OceanQuip Connectors

Sun. April 19 8:30 St. Martha Joan Mancuso, Ana Nguyen Thi Lan, Emmadel Hay, and Our Bulletin Sponsor, OceanQuip Connectors

Sun. April 19 10:00 Infant Jesus

Anthony, Lena & Anna Peperone, Anthony “Mac”, Tony, and Vincent Palisi, Barbara Moulliet, Hattie Matherne, Marie Hernandez, Newton Hippolyte, Sr.

Sun. April 19 10:30 St. Martha For all Parishioners Mon. April 20 8:00 Infant Jesus World Peace Tues. April 21 8:00 St. Martha Joseph Sinh Van Vu Wed. April 22 8:00 Infant Jesus Holy Souls in Purgatory Thurs. April 23 8:00 St. Martha Joseph Sinh Van Vu Fri. April 24 8:00 St. Martha Joseph Sinh Van Vu

MASS ALTERNATIVES

WLAE will continue to broadcast the daily Mass weekdays at 12:05 p.m. and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. The Mass will broadcast live at WLAE TV, live streamed at TheDailyMass.com and TheDailyMass.com Facebook page.

SANCTUARY LIGHT

Infant Jesus

The Sanctuary Light will burn the week of April 12th in memory of Rosie Clark.

DECEASED

St. Martha

In your masses and prayers, please remember Larry King, brother of Walter King; Gerald “Jerry” Mullen, a former longtime parishioner; Bess Bergeron; and William “Bill” Scheffler. Remember also those who mourn them.

Infant Jesus

In your masses and prayers, please

remember Lydia Mack. Remember also those who mourn her.

SCAM

There is an e-mail circulating purporting to be from Fr. Lich asking for donations for a friend of his. DO NOT RESPOND. IT IS NOT FROM FR. LICH.

THIS IS A SCAM.

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