Volume 37, No. 1 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 Peter P. Ducote, Finney, Parochial Vicar Vicar DEACONS David Carlo Maniglia Caldero Carlo Robert Maniglia Pendzimaz Ian Bozant, Intern MASS SCHEDULE EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Our SATURDAY adoration VIGIL chapel is open 4:0024 PM hours daily. SUNDAY To volunteer for one 8:00 hour AM each week, contact the Parish 10:00 Center. AM 12 Noon RECONCILIATION / CONFESSIONS 5:00 PM Wednesday MISA EN ESPAÑOL 5:00 5:45 2:00 pm PM Saturday MONDAY-SATURDAY 3:00 3:45 8:15 pm AM TUE / WED / THU or by appointment 6:00 PM PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please DEVOTIONS notify the Parish Center when a Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishioner is in the hospital or unable Tuesdays after both Masses to Divine attend Mercy Mass. Chaplet Mon-Sat 7:30 AM BAPTISMS Holy Rosary, 7:45 AM (Cry Room) Holy Hour 1st Fridays after 8:15 AM Mass Children Hora Santa Primeros under seven jueves 7:00 years of age PM are baptized on the first and third Saturday of EUCHARISTIC each month ADORATION after the 4:00 pm Mass. Please Our adoration contact chapel the Parish open Center 24 hours to schedule daily. To volunteer an appointment. for one hour each week, contact the Parish Center. MATRIMONY Contact RECONCILIATION a parish priest / CONFESSIONS or deacon at least Wednesdays six (6) months 5:00 before -- 5:45 the PM desired Saturdays 3:00 3:45 PM wedding or date. by appointment FUNERALS PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please notify contact the the Parish Parish Center Center when a before parishioner making is the hospital final arrangements or unable to with attend the Mass. funeral home. 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. 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. VISIT US: http://www.scrparish.org. Twitter@St Clement of Rome Facebook St. Clement of Rome Parish
This Week s Calendar Monday/Lunes, January 1-NEW YEAR S DAY PARISH CENTER CLOSED 10:00 am MASS Tuesday/Martes, January 2 7:00 am Men s Prayer Group (Seton) 6:00 pm MASS 7:00 pm Handbell Practice (Church) 8:30 pm Men s Club Basketball (Gym) Wednesday/Miércoles, January 3 2:30 pm Young Elders Meeting (Seton) 5:00 pm Confessions (Church) 6:00 pm MASS 7:00 pm Legion of Mary (Drexel) 7:00 pm RCIA (Seton) 7:30 pm Boy Scouts (Vosbein Hall) 7:30 pm Ensayo Coro Latino (Padua) Thursday/Jueves, January 4 9:00 am St. Anthony Ministry (Padua) 4:00 pm St. Anthony Food Distribution (Seton) 6:00 pm MASS 7:00 pm Hora Santa (Church) 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus General Meeting (Seton) Friday/Viernes, January 5 8:45 pm First Friday Holy Hour (Church) 2:30 pm Girl Scout Troop Meeting (Seton) Saturday/Sábado, January 6 3:00 pm Confessions 3:30 pm Rosary (Church) 4:00 pm MASS Sunday/Domingo, January 7 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 #1 (Vosbein Hall) 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. COME SPEND AN HOUR WITH THE LORD! Tuesdays 1:00 AM Wednesdays 11:00 AM Thursdays 12:00 Noon Fridays 4:00 AM & 7:00 PM Saturday 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM Sundays 6:00 AM 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. OPEN HOUSE St. Clement of Rome School Grades PK2-7 Thursday, January 18 Vosbein Hall 7:00 PM School tours available @ 8:30 AM January 4 & 11 Private tours by appointment. For information or to schedule a tour, please call (504) 888-0386. PRAY FOR VOCATIONS The best way of supporting our New Orleans Seminarians is by praying for them. Please pray this week for: DEACON VINCENT NGUYEN
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, Robert Blackerby, Bruce Bivona, James Blanchard, Anna Maria Brocato, Kathleen Brown, Katherine Bordelon, Fr. Ronnie Calkins, Matthew Chapman, Rayford Chatelain, Chris Collier, Carolyn Crowell, Cade Deatrick, Lloyd Delaune, Maisy Everard, Henry Ecuyer, Helmut Ermlich, Clarence Foret, Robby Francioni, John Fury, Sr., J. D. Hartmann, Betty Gaiennie, Elizabeth Gaienna, Glenn Geraci, Don Grossnickle, Joan & Cindy Haro, Charles Harrison, Jr., Karen Hassell, John Hirsius, Jerry Hopkins, 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, Giovanna Montalbano, Janice Montelepre, Gloria Moreau, Amy Neyrey, Anna May & Louis Noustens, Nakia Pagán, George Pabst, Jr., Kitty Perre, Joyce Rabel, Louis Reese, Joe Reine, Marvin Richards, Abraham Ridley, Jennifer Rittiner, Joyce Rodriguez, 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 Ecclesiastes 3:1,3-5 Saturday/Sabado, December 30 4:00 PM Mae Maestri, John Paul Ruiz, Bert Goodier, Danny Mack, Slemmer & Ferrantelli Families, Jorge G. Migenes, Pauline B. Harrison, Marisa Saborio, Alexander Mac McLachlan, Elizabeth Mixon, Mary Kay Woodruff, Fr. Luis Rodriguez, Fr. David Ducote, Fr. Kevin Johnson Sunday/Domingo, December 31 8:00 AM All Parishioners 10:00 AM Helen M. LeBourgeois, Claire Tatum-Palestina, Courtney Bergeron, Drago Cvitanovich, Betty Cutrera, Aaron D. Maguire, Vincente Nguyen Van Toan, Jeanne Perret, Maria Nguyen Thi Toan, Lillian Brown, Rebecca C. McMath, Richard Lamana, Mary Kay Woodruff, Bonnie Reames, James Peck Welch, Alberta Clark Alexander Mac McLachlan 12:00 PM Ford & Hauth Families 2:00 PM Orlando G. Villalta, Bernice, Noelia, Gabriela Ojeda, Virgilio & Alicia Sosa 5:00 PM Raymond Ferran Monday/Lunes, January 1 10:00 AM Luz Maria Figueroa Tuesday/Martes, January 2 8:15 AM Joseph Hogh, Sr. 6:00 PM Steve Vuljoin Wednesday/Miercoles, January 3 8:15 AM Herbert P. Montalbano, Sr. 6:00 PM Sr. Frances Butler, PVBM Thursday/Jueves, January 3 8:15 AM Alexander McLachlan 6:00 PM Fr. David Ducote Friday/Viernes, January 4 8:15 PM Rose & Phil Gardner Saturday/Sábado, January 6 8:15 AM Tyrus P. Guidroz, Sr. OUR WEEKLY OFFERING Sunday, Dec. 24 $15,593.93 Christmas $15,454.13 Maintenance.$ 6,170.07 We would like to thank all who generously support our Parish. Agradecemos a todos los que tan generosamente apoyan a nuestra parroquia.
Calendar of Events Sundays 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday, Jan 7th CYO night and Confirmation Class. FIRST FRIDAY SACRED HEART DEVOTIONS On January 5, we will have a Holy Hour in church immediately following the 8:15 AM Mass (from 8:45 until 9:45 AM). This holy hour will conclude with Benediction by 9:45 AM. The Adoration Chapel will be closed during this hour. RITUAL SONG HYMNAL UPDATE We are thankful to all who have helped defray of the cost of the new Ritual Song hymnal that we are soon planning to introduce here at St. Clement of Rome in January. We have received about 150 hymnal donations and would like to extend the period of accepting contributions. You can find envelopes/forms in the foyer of the Church or in the Parish Center. This is a great opportunity to dedicate a hymnal in memoriam to a beloved family member or for an occasion you may wish to honor. FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS January 6, 2018 We invite you to join us this Satuday, January 6, for the morning Rosary at 7:45 AM followed by the 8:15 AM Mass in the Church as we celebrate the First Saturday devotions in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. On December 10, 1925, Our Lady of Fatima asked the faithful to dedicate the first Saturdays of five consecutive months in reparation for sin by participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), receiving Holy Communion, praying five decades of the Holy Rosary, and meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary for at least 15 minutes. We will offer the Rosary in atonement for sin and for the conversion of the United States. Sunday, Jan 14th CYO night and Confirmation Class. Sunday, Jan 28th - CYO night and Confirmation Class Please contact Mathew to sign up to volunteer. For more information, visit our website or contact our Youth Minister, Mathew Ardoin, at the Parish Center, 887-7821 or email: madoin@scrparish.org. ST. ANTHONY MINISTRY REPORT NOVEMBER 2017 Type of Assistance Number of Families Total Amt Rent 7 $2,835.00 Utilities 4 $ 938.10 Turkey Certtificates- Thanksgiving $1,440.00 Total for the Month $5,213.10 This does not include the 90 boxes given out for Thanksgiving MASS FOR GOD S SPECIAL CHILDREN When: Sunday, January 7, 2018 2:00 PM Where: St. Francis Xavier Church 444 Metairie Road Who: Special needs individuals, families and friends (Refreshments served after Mass) Information: Contact Joy Zainey at (504) 834 5865 or visit the website www.godsspecialchildren.org.
TODAY S READINGS First Reading Those who honor their parents will be greatly blessed and will atone for sins (Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14) or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. Psalm Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128) or Psalm 105. Second Reading Be thankful; do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19. Gospel The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]). 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Monday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; World Day of Prayer for Peace; New Year s Day Tuesday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen Wednesday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Thursday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Friday: St. John Neumann; First Friday Saturday: St. André Bessette; First Saturday The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph My eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples. Luke 2:30-31 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION There s no more unusual setting to celebrate today s Feast of the Holy Family than Barcelona, Spain and the towering unfinished sandcastle known officially as the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia. In 1882, the plan was hatched to build a vast place of worship in reparation for the revolutionary and liberal leanings of the city. The modern artist Antoni Gaudi dedicated his life to the project, living in the building, attending Mass daily, and giving up his personal wealth. When people pressed him to pick up the pace, he responded, My client is not in a hurry. (Gaudi s cause for beatification is moving along, and he could be the first professional artist and architect to be beatified.) The Spanish Civil War, a disaster for the Catholic Church in which thousands of priests, brothers, and nuns were murdered, halted work in 1935. In the 1950s work began anew, speeded up by computers in the 1980s. Still, the final stage of construction is not due to end until 2026. If the original methods had stayed in place, it would take several hundred more years to complete the plan. So far there are eight towers, with four to go. The highest steeple is three feet shorter than the nearest hill, since the architect didn t want his work to surpass God s artistry. The three faces of the basilica each have three doors, with the faces named Passion, Nativity, and Grace. The interior is crammed with geometric figures that almost seem to spin, crazy-quilt windows, spiral staircases, and jumbles of statues and figures. Although inspired by ancient Gothic cathedrals, the style is called Expressionist, and very little is left unexpressed by the masonry. If you can t afford a visit, Sagrada Familia maintains a web site, and virtual visits are free. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co..Living Stewardship Now If you know someone who is elderly, frail, and isolated, find ways to be a presence and a support. Drop a greeting card in the mail. Make a How are you? phone call. Go by with home-made goodies. Offer to run errands or drive to doctor visits or church. Take the family over and do yard work or other chores. Copyright 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Los que honran a sus padres recibirán bendiciones y pagarán sus pecados (Sirácide 3: 3-7, 14-17) o Génesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. Salmo Dichoso el que teme al Señor, y sigue sus caminos! (Salmo 128 [127]) o Salmo 105 (104). Segunda lectura Vivan una vida de amor sincero, sean agradecidos, hagan todo en el nombre del Señor Jesús (Colosenses 3:12-21) o Hebreos 11:8, 11-12, 17-19. Evangelio María y José llevan a Jesús al templo para consagrarlo al Señor (Lucas 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 Martes: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Miércoles: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Sal 98 (97):1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Jueves: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Viernes: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 4:14-22a Sábado: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Mc 1:7-11 o Lc 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Domingo: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José Mis ojos han visto a tu Salvador, al que has preparado para bien de todos los pueblos. Lucas 2:30-31 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Año nuevo, vida nueva! El día primero de enero, mientras muchos celebran las cábalas y cabañuelas de un año nuevo, los cristianos conmemoramos a quien dio a luz al autor de la vida. María, bajo el título de Madre de Dios, es como nosotros deseamos celebrar la esperanza de un año nuevo, vida nueva! El Concilio de Éfeso en el año 431 declaró a María como la Theotokos; la que carga a Dios. Este dogma tiene que ver más con el Hijo que con la madre y fue proclamado para afirmar que Jesucristo desde toda la eternidad fue Dios. Continúa la doctrina y afirma Así como toda madre humana, no es solamente madre del cuerpo humano sino de la persona, así María dio a luz a una persona, Jesucristo, quien es Dios y hombre, entonces Ella es la Madre de Dios. Ésta sí que es vida nueva! Dios nace como ser humano y el ser humano carga a Dios. Gracias a Dios, todo ser humano puede ser como María Theotokos y cargar a Dios en su corazón. Feliz Año Nuevo! Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José Lunes: Santa María, Madre de Dios; Octava de la Navidad; Año Nuevo Jornada Mundial de Oración por la Paz Martes: San Basilio Magno y San Gregorio Nacianceno Miércoles: El Santísimo Nombre de Jesús Jueves: Santa Isabel Ana Seton Viernes: San Juan Neumann; Primer viernes Sábado: San André Bessette; Primer sábado La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora Si conoces a alguna persona de edad avanzada, frágil y aislada busca maneras de hacerte presente y prestarle ayuda. Envíale una tarjeta por correo. Interésate por ella con una llamada telefónica. Llévale alguna golosina. Ofrécele hacerle algún mandado, llevarla al doctor o a la iglesia. Visítala con tu familia, arréglale un poco el jardín o ayúdala con alguna tarea doméstica. Copyright 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
HORA SANTA El próximo jueves, 4 de enero, 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! PORTADORES DE LA PALABRA La Iglesia ha puesto unos cuantos días de fiesta notables enseguida después de la Navidad. Las fiestas de Esteban, Juan el Bautista y los Santos Inocentes forman un sumario de la vida vivida en Cristo, la Palabra hecha carne. Qué relación tienen estas fiestas con la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia, que corona la Octava de la Navidad? Estas fiestas nos recuerdan que habrá sufrimiento al tratar de cumplir la misión de Cristo, y que estamos todos llamados a ser portadores de esta Palabra cuyo nacimiento celebramos. También vemos la manifestación de esta verdad en las vidas de José y María, quienes se exponen a riesgos sociales y religiosos para obedecer la voluntad de Dios, y estaban abiertos a la Palabra que Dios les enviaba del cielo. Así ambos fueron prefiguras de Jesús. Es muy probable que muy pocos de nosotros fuimos a la misa del jueves, el viernes o el sábado pasado, pero la esencia de estas fiestas y la esencia de la santidad de José, María y Jesús es central, santidad que celebramos hoy. Ven a pasar una hora con el Señor! miércoles 11:00 AM Jueves 12 del Mediodía viernes 4:00 AM & 7 PM sábado 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM domingo 6:00 AM 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: DEACON VINCENT NGUYEN
INFORMATION PAGE CHURCH NAME: St Clement of Rome BULLETIN NO. 515146 Date: December 31, 2017 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)