IMMACULATE CONCEPTION TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 18, 2019 MARRERO, LOUISIANA VOLUME 49, NUMBER 7

Sunday, August 11, 2019 Weekly Collection

Envelopes……………....$4,011.00 Loose……………..…….$1,923.00 Total Collection…...…...$5,934.00

Thank you for your generosity.

This year we are celebrating 95 years as a parish

and school. I can hardly imagine what it must have

been like in 1924 and what they would have imag-

ined the parish to become. Notre Dame Seminary

was completed in 1923. This marked a significant

turning point for the church in Louisiana. No

longer would we be so dependent on foreign and

religious order priests, but we would become a ma-

ture self-sustaining church. One of my favorite sto-

ries of the seminary was the installation of gas fix-

tures even though there were electrical lights. It is

said that Archbishop Shaw believed that electricity

was a passing fade and they would return to the

tried and true gas lamp. There were still the gas

connections in the rooms when I was there. What

would Archbishop Shaw think about the archdio-

cese today and the parish of Immaculate Concep-

tion, of which he was responsible for its inception?

We are very indebted to Archbishop Shaw for the

way he envisioned the growth of the Catholic com-

munity even though he was pretty wrong about

electricity. We are also indebted to so many

priests, religious sisters and parishioners who con-

tinued to nurture the wondrous seed that was

planted in the rich soil of Marrero. Many things

have changed through these 95 years. We have ex-

perienced triumphs and disasters; joys and sorrows,

but just like electricity we’re still going strong.

This weekend the parish and school are announcing

4 individuals who have made significant contribu-

tions to our parish and school in recent history. In

the case of George Richard, some may consider it

to be ancient history. These four people will be

honored at our parish/school gala in October.

Love, Fr. Jimmy

Parking on 7th Street in front of the Church:

Please be considerate when parking in front of

the Church, even if this is not considered parking

space, we still use it as such. So if you are going

to park here please don’t park on the sidewalk.

This makes it very difficult to push a wheelchair or

a walker through when the sidewalk is not clear,

so please be considerate to others. Thank you.

Willwoods Married Couples Retreat: August

24th and 25th

Would you like to break away with your spouse and

spend quality time enriching your marriage? Then

join us on our upcoming Married Couples Retreat

at the newly renovated St Joseph Abbey’s Chris-

tian Life Retreat Center in Covington, LA on August

24-25, 2019.

A Married Couples Retreat does not mean that

someone is failing but rather it is a falling into the

arms of our Lord. It is a weekend dedicated to giv-

ing you and your beloved the opportunity to find

rest, strength, and enrichment, which is something

we all need! A once a year commitment to attend-

ing a retreat as a couple is a great habit that will

bless and deepen your love for God and each oth-

er! To register call (504) 830-3716 or visit

www.FaithandMarriage.org . A suggested donation

is requested but not required. Cost should never be

a reason why a couple cannot make a weekend!

Spots Still Available for Married Couples' Re-

treat Oct. 25-27

Registration is still available for the Married Cou-

ples' Retreat at Saint Joseph Abbey's Retreat Cen-

ter. It takes place Friday, Oct. 25 through Sunday,

Oct. 27, 2019. It is a silent retreat and open to all.

The schedule includes conferences organized by

the Abbey monks, common prayer, and reconcilia-

tion. For more information or to register, visit

https:// www.saintjosephabbey.com/married-

couples-retreats-2019-2020, or contact Charlene

and Wade Walk at 504-415-6030 or 504-415-6060.

“Lord, come to my aid!” (Psalm 40) We are surrounded

by a cloud of witnesses, who can teach us how to strug-

gle for glory. (Hebrews 12:1–4)

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Saturday, Aug 17th 4:00 p.m.

Bernadette & Vic Cortez, Merlin & Vernel Gomez, Sandra Barrios, Roy Sr. & Helen Tomino..

Sunday, August 18th

8:00 a. m. Laurent & Betty Verdin, Jamie David & Sal Monfra, Sr., Raymond J Boudreaux, Sr., Robert Carbajal.

10 a.m. Quentin J McGuire, Surasak, Kiti, Surapol, Sloan & Boudreaux Families, Gene “Butch” Russell, Jr., Raymond & Utah Prestenbach, Herbert & Earlene Pitre, Myra Bellanger LaChute & Larry Blanchard,

Barbara Danner. 12 Noon

Luisa Ramona Marte, Gabino Marte, Juana Mar-tinez Reyes & Jose Martinez, Filena Lopez

6:00 p.m. All Parishioners of Immaculate Conception

Monday, Aug 19th 6:00 p.m.

Gervais & Mark Jr. Lasserre

Tuesday, Aug 20th

Wednesday, Aug 21st 8:30 a.m. School Mass

Jamie David & Sal Monfra, Sr. 6:00 p.m.

Earl Albarado, Sr.

Thursday, August 23rd 6:00 p.m.

Myra Bellanger LaChute & Larry Blanchard Friday August 24h

6:00 p.m. Barbara Danner

Schedule: Ministers of the Eucharist

4:00 PM Mass Aug 24 & Aug 31— Donna &

William Bentel, Elaine Klibert, Katie Liljeberg,

Kim Ranson, Del Woolsey.

8:00 AM Mass Aug 25 & Sept 1- E. Cloutet,

C. D’Aquin, R. Lamy, C. Lasserre, D. Modenbach

and M. Verdin.

10:00 AM Mass Sept 1 – J. Bellanger, C.

Blanchard, D. DiMarco, R. Hebert, R. Rawle, F.

Stevenson.

10:00 AM Mass Sept 8– P. Camardelle, L. D’Aquin, J. Mailhos, S. Nguyen 6:00 PM Mass Aug 25 & Sept 1— F. Lipovsky,

G. Smith, S. Verret, D. Guise.

Schedule: Ministers of the Word

4:00 PM Aug 24—E. Klibert

Aug 31—L. D’Aquin

8:00 AM Aug 25— D. Rudolph

Sept 1—M. Totten

10:00AM Aug 25—S. Cuartas

Sept 1—P. Simon

6:00 PM Aug 25— H. Smith

Sept 1—A. Gongora

Vigil Lights

This week the vigil light at the Blessed Sacrament is in loving memory of Myra Bellanger LaChute & Larry Blanchard

This week the vigil light at the St. Joseph Statue is in loving memory of William Lea-ke, Jr.

This week the vigil light at the Blessed Mother Statue is in loving memory of Mavis Cloutet.

SANCTUARY CLEANING

Aug 24—Mary Aguilar, Charlene

Blanchard, Marie Dearstine, Rosalind

Hebert, Katie Liljeberg, Suyapa Martinez, Katia

Hernandez.

Aug 31–Hong Huong, Arvella & Elaine Lesnak, Deb-

bie Melanson, Marlene Saucier, Peggy Simmons

St. Vincent de paul society Thank you! The Society expresses sincere thanks to all who gave cash and food donations to help those less fortu-nate in our community. We have envelopes in the pews if you would like to use them to place your donation in. Your generosity is appreciated.

The following is a summary of assistance provided during the month of July: Number of persons assisted….41 Number of food boxes distributed….20 Number of families assisted with misc. aid (clothing, utili-ties, etc.) ...8

Anyone needing assistance, that lives in the area of Im-maculate Conception Church, or if you are interested in joining the St. Vincent de Paul Society to assist the poor, please call us at 504-347-1507.

Inscripciones para clases de Cate-cismo y Confirmación

Tendremos inscripción para las clases de Ca-tecismo de Martes por la noche y la Confirmación de La Escuela Secundaria en el Salón Parroquial des-pués de cada Misa los días 3 y 4 de agosto, y los días 24 y 25 de agosto. Si olvida estas oportunidades, pue-de detenerse en la oficina de la Iglesia durante el ho-rario de oficina regular de Lunes a Viernes de 9am a 4pm. El martes 13 de agosto y 27 de agosto tendremos una reunión en el Salón Parroquial para todos los Ca-tequistas que regresan (maestros de religión) y cual-quier persona que pueda estar interesada en este im-portante ministerio. Los hombres y mujeres interesa-dos pueden elegir la fecha a la que pueden asistir. Comenzaremos a las 7:00p.m. en ambas noches. Gracias

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 18, 2019 MARRERO, LOUISIANA VOLUME 49, NUMBER 7

GRUPO de ORACIÓN y HORA SANTA

El Grupo de Oración Jesús Con Nosotros de la Reno-vación Carismática de Inmaculada Concepción te invi-ta a que te unas con nosotros todos los miércoles a las 7:30. Estamos en la Capilla de la Escuela, ubica-da en la Ave. D Para mas información favor llama al (504) 220-4084 o al 615-9341.

Ministros de la eucaristía horario Agosto 18–Expedita Reyes, Gladys Reyes, Nor-ma Rodríguez, Marina Romero, Sylvia García, Tir-za Huezo. Agosto 25—Mary Aguilar, Liliana Alegría, Rosa Cortes, Gumersinda Cruz, Blanca Díaz, Amparo Estalles.

Ministros de la Palabra horario

Agosto 18—Alejandro Góngora

Agosto 25—Aldo Hernandez, Sr.

Este año celebramos 95 años como parro-quia y escuela. Apenas puedo imaginar cómo fue en 1924 y lo que habrían imaginado que la parroquia se convertiría. El Seminario de Notre Dame se completó en 1923. Esto marcó un punto de inflexión significativo para la iglesia en Louisiana. Ya no dependeríamos tanto de los sacerdotes de órdenes extranjeras y religio-sas, sino que nos convertiríamos en una iglesia madura autosuficiente. Una de mis historias favoritas del seminario fue la instalación de ac-cesorios de gas a pesar de que había luces eléctricas. Se dice que el arzobispo Shaw creía que la electricidad era un desvanecimiento pa-sajero y que volverían a la lámpara de gas pro-bada y verdadera. Todavía había conexiones de gas en las habitaciones cuando estuve allí. ¿Qué pensaría el arzobispo Shaw sobre la ar-quidiócesis de hoy y la parroquia de la Inmacu-lada Concepción, de la cual fue responsable de sus inicios? Estamos muy en deuda con el Arzobispo Shaw por la forma en que imaginó el creci-miento de la comunidad católica a pesar de que estaba bastante equivocado acerca de la electricidad. También estamos en deuda con tantos sacerdotes, hermanas religiosas y feli-greses que continuaron nutriendo la maravillo-sa semilla que se plantó en la rica tierra de Ma-rrero. Muchas cosas han cambiado a través de estos 95 años. Hemos experimentado triunfos y desastres; alegrías y tristezas, pero al igual que la electricidad, seguimos fuertes. Este fin de semana, la parroquia y la es-

cuela anuncian a 4 personas que han hecho

contribuciones significativas a nuestra parro-

quia y escuela en la historia reciente. En el ca-

so de George Richard, algunos pueden consi-

derar que es historia antigua. Estas cuatro per-

sonas serán honradas en nuestra gala parro-

quial / escolar en octubre.

Con Amor, Padre Jimmy

Ofrecemos a los feligreses una manera especial de recordar a un ser querido, un evento especial, un sacramento especial o simplemente tener el nombre de algún familiar en una de nuestras hojas de nuestro árbol de la vida. Este árbol se encuentra en la pared lateral de San José, en la parte trasera de nuestra iglesia. Sientace cómodo en echar un vistazo el cualquier momento y llame a la oficina parroquial si usted está interesado en tener una hoja grabada. Gracias.

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ICC PARISH & SCHOOL 95th ANNIVERSARY

The 95th Anniversary Committee for Im-maculate Conception Church and School is

pleased to announce the honorees for the “Les Bon Vi-vant” Anniversary Gala.

These awards serve to recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to our parish.

Lifetime Legacy Award Mr. George Richard Distinguished Immaculate Conception School Faculty Award Mrs. Roxanne Rawle Distinguished Immaculate Conception School Alumnus The Honorable Patrick Connick Distinguished Immaculate Conception Parishioner Mr. Chris Breaux

The “Les Bon Vivant” Anniversary Gala will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Four Columns. The evening will include a patron party, hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, silent auction, raffles and music by Groovy 7.

Sponsorship and table reservations are available now at $5000 level, $3000 level, $2000 level and $1500 level. Individual general admission tickets will be sold at a later date.

For more information on sponsorships or to make a do-nation, contact Silvana Collins at 504-347-4409 ext. 21.

Workshops for New Extraordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion

Basic workshops for new Extraordinary Ministers

of Holy Communion and basic workshops for

readers will be presented this fall by the Office of

Worship. Attendance at this workshop is required

before a person can be delegated by the Arch-

bishop to serve in this ministry. Participants are to

be pre-registered by their parish before attending.

(Please note the schedule of reader workshops

as well as workshops in Spanish will be forthcom-

ing.) If you have any questions, please contact

the Office of Worship at 504-861-6300 or wor-

ship@arch-no.org. The schedule and a link to

online registration may be found here: https://

nolacatholic.org/basic-workshops-for-emhc

Respect Life Focus-August-Capital Punish-

ment/ Mercy Behind Bars

Please join in our spiritual work of mercy during

the month of August on Friday evenings at 8:00

PM by praying the Rosary created by Eric Wil-

liams, a current Texas death row inmate. Every

Friday evening at 8:00 PM, death row inmates

around the nation are invited to pray the sorrowful

mysteries of the rosary “in unity of purpose for an

end to the death penalty, the intentions of those

inmates currently on death row, and overall prison

reform.’” https://catholicsmobilizing.org/resource/

rosary-death-row

Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans

FRESH FIRE 2019, a day-long gathering for

those desiring refreshment and empowerment in

the Holy Spirit, will take place Saturday, August

24, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at St Benilde Cafeteria,

1901 Division St., Metairie. The event is spon-

sored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of

New Orleans (CCRNO). Speakers will include

Deacon Larry and Andi Oney, Johnny Bertucci,

and Casey Sprehe – all leaders in the Catholic

Charismatic Renewal. Registration is $30 per per-

son and includes lunch. Special price for youth

ages 18-30, $10. Register online at

www.ccrno.org no later than Wednesday, August

21, 12:00 noon, to reserve your lunch. Visit

www.ccrno.org or call CCRNO at 504828-1368

for more information.

Religious Education and High School Confirmation

We will have registration for Tuesday night Cate-chism classes and High School Confirmation in the Parish Hall following each Mass on August 24th and 25th, or you may stop in at the Church office during regular business hours to pick up a registra-tion form.

Adult Education and Sacramental Preparation

If you or an adult you know is interested in recei-ving the Sacraments, or if you just want to ask questions about our faith, call Rhonda at the parish office. This preparation is also called RCIA.

Baby Bottle Campaign Collection Sorry for the late report on this campaign, we just

received our total collection. The total collected

was $3,852.97! The Woman’s New Life Center

thanks all of you who donated.