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DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC PARISH
Loving Mercifully, Living Marian.
4337 Sal Lentini Parkway • Kenner, Louisiana 70065
Church Office: (504) 466-5016 • Church Email: [email protected]
www.divinemercyparish.org Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. (Español)
Sunday: 8:30, 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday:
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:
7:30 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation
See Inside the Bulletin for Schedule
Confession Times Sunday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. (English & Español) And by Appointment:
Call (504) 466-5016, ext. 116
Devotions Eucharistic Adoration:
24/7 in the Adoration Chapel
Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Thursday & Friday, 3 p.m. in
Adoration Chapel and following
Weekday Morning Masses
Rosary: Monday—Friday before Mass,
Sunday before 8:30 a.m. Mass, and Sábados, 6:30 p.m. (Español)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help:
Novena on Wednesday following the 7:30 a.m. Mass
Culture of Life Rosary
1st Thursday of Month following the 7:30 a.m. Mass
Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. Robert T. Cooper
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Luis Duarte
Deacons: Noel Martinsen, Drea Capaci, Larry Oney, and David Caldero
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Joan Kathmann, Principal (504) 468-3524
Pastoral Associate/Youth Minister: Ryan Foulon
Director of Communications: Becky Delatte
Director of Music: Garrett Fried
Director of Religious Ed: Jacques Delouche
Administrative Staff: Sherryl Clements Antoinette Silver
September 20, 2020 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The Sanctuary Candle burns this week
In Memory of Virginia Boyce
St. Joseph Sunday Missal Today’s Readings: p. 599 Next Sunday: p. 605
To purchase a Sunday Missal for $20, please see an usher.
The Adoration Chapel Candles burn this week
In Memory of
Frances Bouvier
Saturday 4:00 pm
Alvin "Bubba" Faessel, Charlie Breaux (Living), Darrenn Hart, David Clampitt, Jeannette & Carl Johnson,
Joan Breaux, Joseph Crist, Kai Theriot (Living), Kelly Constanza (Living), Margaret Lang, Mike Lemmon, Phillip Olivier, Stanley Adamcewicz, Sr., Theresa Bolnar,
Virginia Boyce
Sábado-Misa de las 7:00 pm
Pablo Merlos, Gabriel Antonio Varela, Angelita Padilla, Adela Martinez, Juan Nadal Seib, Mildred Purcello,
Rodolfo Treviño
Sunday 8:30 am
Edna Zeller, Poor Souls, Jay Lazarre, Benny & Margie Bourgeois, Frances Bouvier, George & Gloria Jean (Living), Barbara Giarratano,
Michael Florek, Charles Pitarro, Rene Viosca, Virginia P. Boyce
Sunday 10:30 am
John & Joanne Bourgeois
Sunday 6:00 pm Mass
All Parishioners
Weekday Masses
Monday 6:30 pm: Amelda Mertz
Friday 7:30 am: Frank & Mavis Cerniglia
Tuesday 6:30 pm: Anthony & Clara Cacioppo
Wednesday 7:30 am: Mary DiGerolamo
Thursday 7:30 am: Anthony & Clara Cacioppo
September 19-25, 2020
Mass Intentions
To schedule Mass intentions, please visit website www.divinemercyparish.org. The link for the Mass intentions page is under “Pray,” then
“Prayer & Liturgy,” then “Mass Intentions”, or contact the Parish Office.
Pray for the Repose of the Souls of those who have died:
Shirley Vivian Harris Duhé
Ethel Matrana Johnston
Baptisms
Luna Amari Gabrie Dyllan Cruz Lugo
Claire Anne Freiberger Avery Mae Varela
Aubrie Ann Verrette
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace!
Loving Merci ful ly , L iving Marian.
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September 20, 2020 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“So the last will be first and the first last”. - Matthew 20:16
You’ve heard the saying “it’s not where you start, but how you finish.” This certainly applies to
this Bible passage. We have a responsibility not only for our own lives, but for the lives of others
as well. We are called to generously share our gifts with others, not
hoard them for our own use. Our sincere gratitude
and cheerful generosity will help us live “God-centered” lives and not “self-centered” lives.
Stewardship of Treasure
Weekend of September 6, 2020 Envelopes ...................................$ 6,615 Loose ..........................................$ 2,666 Online Giving ..............................$ 7,814 Capital Campaign .......................$ 4,280 Other Income ..............................$ 5,048 Totaling .................................. $ 26,424 St. Anthony Ministry ...................$ 635 Hurricane Laura Relief ...............$ 21,738 (Total Collected to Date)
“Let us focus on generosity, or returning God’s gifts with
increase, through the generous sharing of our time,
talent and treasure.” ~ Fr. Cooper
Calendar of Events
Sunday, September 20 • Masses 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM • Second Collection: Catholic Communications • Confession (Bilingual) 3:00—4:00 PM
Monday, September 21 • 6:30 PM Mass • 7:00 PM Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults,
Parish Community Center • Legion of Mary, 7:15 PM, Sacristy
Tuesday, September 22 • 6:30 PM Mass • Parish Catechesis (K-12) 6:30-7:45 PM, Virtual
Wednesday, September 23 • 7:30 AM Mass • 8:30 AM—12:00 Noon Church Cleaning • St. Anthony Ministry to the Needy, 12-4:00 PM • Adult Faith Formation, 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Parish Community Center
Thursday, September 24 • 7:30 AM Mass • Sociable Seniors, 12:00 -- 3:00 PM,
Parish Community Center • Girl Scout Meeting, 7:00 --8:00 PM,
Parish Community Center • Hispanic Baptism Seminar, 7:00 PM, Narthex
Friday, September 25 • 7:30 AM Mass • 9 AM-10:30 AM Church Cleaning
Saturday, September 26 • Come Lord Jesus Anniversary, 10:00 AM,
Church • Masses 4:00 PM Vigil, 7:00 PM Spanish
Sunday, September 27 • Masses 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM • Confession (Bilingual) 3-4:00 PM,
Church Confessional
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Divine Mercy Parish would like to thank our families who are currently giving electronically. You may not see these fellow parishioners place an envelope in the basket every week, but their consistent giving does not go unnoticed. Each
month our parish receives a steady and predict-able stream of income from
those donors who have made the commitment to give to God
first by having a designated contribution
automatically transferred to our parish through our Online
Giving Program. If you would like to learn more about this easy, safe, and secure way of giving,
please check out our website: www.divinemercyparish.org/ways-to-give.html
Today, we celebrate the feast of Saint Matthew, apostle and evangelist. In MT 20: 1-16, we are
presented with the parable of the workers in the vineyard. Some workers begin working at dawn. Others began working later at 9:00. Still other
workers started at noon, 3:00, or 5:00. At the end of the day, the landowner paid them all the usual
daily wage. Some of the workers grumbled because they had worked more hours. The
landowner replied, “Are you envious because I am generous?”, (MT 20:15). A LIFETEEN author states,
“God always rewards us, no matter when in our lives we enter the vineyard.” The LIFETEEN author further states, “God’s generous mercy is not ours to judge, even if it seems unfair. At LIFETEEN and Edge we discuss what the LIFETEEN author says about how God’s “mercy is given to all who seek the Lord.” Please join us as we discuss fairness, generosity and the love of Jesus. You are invited
to stay connected with us on Instagram at divinemercylte, Twitter at divinemercylte, and
YouTube at Divine Mercy Life Teen
Frank Orlando, Maria Obando, Carlos Obando,
Michael Montgomery, Robert & Jeanette, Deborah Simon, Rosemary Cotham, Francis Brunett, The Fernandez Family, Elvira Savery,
Brian Jeansonne, Jude Raab, Miguel Prado, Sr. Julie, Paquita Aguilar,
Seminarian Dennis O’ Donell, Irma Schmidt, Jerry Poche, Salvador Suau, Milton & Mercedes Lacoste, All Prayer Blanket Recipients, and All Prayer Intentions on the Divine Mercy website.
Names will remain on the list one month. Call 466-5016 to add a name.
Prayer Intentions
Prayer Blanket Ministry
Relief to the suffering, peace to the fearful. May each Prayer Blanket Recipient know they are not alone. We are praying for their healing
and comfort. This beautiful act of sacrifice before the Lord trans-forms this blanket into a prayer blanket whose very threads be-
come interwoven with pleas for healing on behalf of the recipient. To request a Prayer Blanket for someone who is ill or in need,
contact Meryl Rooney at (504) 472-4383.
May mothers and their children have access to quality, life-affirming medical care.
Loving Merci ful ly , L iving Marian.
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St. Pio of Pietrelcina 1887-1968
“Pray, hope and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and He will hear your prayer.”
This week we celebrate the feast of St. Pius of Pietrelcina, affectionately known as Padre Pio. He was born into an extremely poor Italian family and entered the Capuchin order at the age of sixteen. Throughout his life he experienced great suffering through physical
illnesses and from constant physical and
spiritual attacks from the devil. He taught that,
“The life of a Christian is nothing
but a perpetual strug-gle against self. There is no flowering of the soul to the beauty of its perfection, except at the price of pain.”
He practiced great
devotion to Our Lady and promoted the daily recitation of the rosary. At the age of thirty-one he received the visible wounds of the crucified Christ
which he bore until his death fifty years later.
As a reader of souls, he developed the reputation of being a great confessor, and was a spiritual counsellor and director to people all over the world. He used his many spiritual gifts for the healing of countless souls
and bodies.
St. Pio pray for us in these troubled times. Help us to learn to trust God totally and never give up.
~Reflection by Anne-Marie Barrilleaux
New Orleans
Anniversary Mass Saturday,
September 26 10 AM
Divine Mercy Parish 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway
Kenner, LA 70065
Divine Mercy is one of the newest & largest churches in Jefferson Parish. We have a 450
person seating capacity which is 50% of occupancy, so plenty of room for social
distancing. Mass will begin at 10:00 am. We are not asking for gift bearers due to safety restrictions. A gift basket will be
provided in the narthex of the church for donations. Unfortunately, there will be no luncheon to follow at this time due to the
state restrictions.
Please bring & wear your masks throughout the celebration.
Due to low attendance, Sociable Seniors have decided to cancel their meetings
until January 2021.
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Hispanic ministry
San Pío de Pietrelcina 1887-1968
“Ora, espera y no te preocupes. La preocupación es inútil. Dios es misericordioso y escuchará
tu oración ".
Esta semana celebramos la fiesta de San Pío de Pietrelcina, cariñosamente conocido como Padre Pio. Nació en una familia italiana extremadamente pobre y entró en la orden de los capuchinos a la edad de dieciséis años. A lo largo de su vida experimentó un gran sufrimiento por enfermeda-des físicas y por constantes ataques físicos y espirituales del diablo. Él enseñó que
“La vida de un cristiano no es más que una lucha perpetua contra uno mismo. No hay florecimiento del alma hacia la belleza de su perfección, excepto al precio del dolor.”
Practicó una gran devoción a Nuestra Señora y promovió el rezo diario del rosario. A la edad de treinta y un años recibió las heridas visibles del Cristo crucificado que llevó hasta su muerte cincuenta años después.
Como lector de almas, desarrolló la reputación de ser un gran confesor y fue consejero espiritual y director de personas de todo el mundo. Usó sus muchos dones espirituales para la curación de innumerables almas y cuerpos.
San Pío ruega por nosotros en estos tiempos difíciles. Ayúdanos a aprender a confiar totalmente
en Dios y nunca rendirnos.
~Reflexión de Anne-Marie Barrilleaux
LOS OBISPOS DE LUISIANA APOYAN
ENMIENDA AMOR A LA VIDA A LA CONSTITUCIÓN DE LOUISIANA
La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Louisiana apoya firmemente la Enmienda Amor a la Vida, que enmendaría con éxito la constitución de Louisiana y por lo tanto, continuaría fortaleciendo nuestro compromiso de poner fin al aborto en nuestro estado. Los ciudadanos de nuestro estado tendrán la oportunidad de declarar afirmativamen-te que “aman la vida” el 3 de noviembre, el mismo día de las elecciones presidenciales de los Estados Unidos, para favorecer esta enmienda.
Como católicos, estamos llamados a asegurar que la vida sea realmente valorada y que se defienda la dignidad de todos. Este es el principio funda-mental de nuestra enseñanza social y debe ser considerado intencionalmente en todo lo que hacemos.
La aprobación de la Enmienda Amor a la Vida tendría un doble efecto. En primer lugar, gar-antizará que el estado de Louisiana no pueda establecer el derecho al aborto en la actualidad o si Roe v. Wade se anula en el futuro. En segundo lugar, prohibirá la financiación del aborto a través del dinero de los contribuyentes dentro de nuestra constitución. Sin tal enmienda, la invalidación de muchas leyes antiaborto por las que todos hemos abogado con tanta fuerza en Louisiana sigue sien-do una posibilidad.
Por lo tanto, la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Louisiana apoya con entusiasmo la Enmienda Amor a la Vida y alienta a todos a abordar esta iniciativa con una conciencia formada y un com-promiso para defender la santidad de la vida hu-mana y defender la dignidad de todas las per-sonas.
Vote SÍ a la Enmienda #1 ~3 de noviembre
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Fr. Cooper’s Corner
A Great Innovation for Growing in Faith
For those who want to grow in their knowledge of the faith, there is never been a greater time to be alive. We have ready access not only to the Bible in every spoken language but also to so many great commentaries, websites, and podcasts, that help us to understand and live it. There are scores of good Catholic publishing houses printing inspiring works from authors old and new. There is free digital access in most modern languages to the works of the Fathers and Doctors of the Church and almost every spiritual classic. There are now several 24-hour Catholic television stations and hundreds of Catholic radio stations that are no longer restricted to particular geographical areas but can be streamed anywhere in the world. There are Catholic newspapers and magazines that through the web have increased their scope to form and inform from an authentically Catholic perspective.
There are millions of authentically Catholic websites and blogs, showing the beauty of the faith, carrying out the crucial work of apologetics, presenting Catholic commentary on every topic under the sun, and providing a digital narthex for millions. There are the extraordinary apostolates of Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire, Matthew Kelly’s Dynamic Catholic, the Augustine Institute’s Formed, and Ascension Press’ array of scriptural and theological courses, which help people better understand the faith, live it, and teach it to others. These are all key parts of what the popes have called the new evangelization. While there is an undeniable crisis of faith today in the West leading in various parts to reductions in parishes and Catholic schools, sacramental practice, vocations, and public influence, these new forms of outreach are all the buds of a new springtime that inspire hope, strengthen faith, and build Catholic culture in the midst of the scorching rays of aggressive secularization.
The Covid-19 pandemic, while bringing much death and suffering, has also out of necessity mothered various inventions. Some, like parking lot confessions and parking lot Masses, will not outlast the pandemic. Others, however, will. The streaming of online Masses, while obviously not the same as participation in person, is a great gift to those in places where faith is struggling, whether due to persecution or poor pastoral service or anything in between. My cousins told me in April that they loved attending the livestream Masses of Fr. Mike Schmitz from the Diocese of Duluth, one of the U.S.’s most capable priestly evangelists, especially to young people. Since then, I have been told by friends from various parts of the country as well as from Trinidad, India, Spain, and Nigeria that they have been watching Fr. Schmitz as well and are grateful that the pandemic has allowed his gifts to be shared beyond northern Minnesota. Some have told me that, even though they love their parish priests and fellow parishioners, they have longed for more inspiring preaching and more conspicuously devout celebrations of the Mass. The pandemic’s livestreams have made that possible. It is one illustration of the “catholicity” of our faith that many faithful are praying will continue.
I think one of the innovations occasioned by the pandemic that will and ought to last is the phenomenon of virtual Catholic conferences. Covid-19 hit the U.S. right as we were preparing for Lent, when many Diocesan men’s and women’s conferences, educational, and Eucharistic conferences take place. When almost all of them needed to be canceled, some Catholic apostolic entrepreneurs tried to convert that disappointment into opportunity and host a conference online. Speakers and interest Catholics responded. And in the last few months, there have been massive virtual Men’s and Women’s Conferences, Theology of the Body Conferences, Marriage and Family Conferences, as well as conferences on chastity, Catholic Social Teaching, the Eucharist, apologetics, Catholic formation, and other themes. Two of them had over 60,000 attendees. Another had nearly 40,000.
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Over the course of my priesthood, I have had the chance to speak at many Catholic conferences and workshops. As a pastor, I always prioritized bringing as many of my parishioners to such events as I could. Their value goes beyond the powerful talks, sacraments, and opportunity for prayer that are the routine fare. It is being surrounded by so many others like them seeking to grow in faith and to rejoice in it. While Catholics can sometimes feel like outliers in their schools, workplaces, and even sometimes homes, when they attend such conferences they recognize that they are not isolated tapers in the midst of strong headwinds, but rather a united torch with a mission to ignite the world with the light of faith.
I wondered how the online conferences would be able to substitute for that experience. It was easier than I thought. At a typical in-person conference, there is a finite program with four to five speakers over a given day. The virtual conferences were able to have several dozen speakers watched on demand, in the order the viewer wished, over three days (Friday through Sunday). The fact that so many speakers signed up to share their gifts on related themes already created a baseline of community. That tens of thousands of others were interested in attending the conference added to a sense that the Holy Spirit was working to unite despite the isolation caused by social distancing. And most of the conferences had breakout sessions over Zoom where participants could interact directly with the speakers, ask questions, and engage with Conference-goers from across the world. It is not the same as in-person contact, but nevertheless, the conferences produced a palpable sense of Catholic community.
Because of the extended format and greater number of speakers, the online conferences were able to deliver content even better, I think, than in-person conferences. Not only is there a greater variety to meet the heterogenous needs of attendees, but the different approaches, experiences, and expertise of speakers make for a broader and deeper learning experience. Being able to rewind to hear an important point missed, or to watch a whole talk again, can clearly assist comprehension. There is also something powerful about the immediacy of a speaker looking right at you and, albeit through a screen, speaking directly to you, rather than addressing a multitude of hundreds or thousands from a stage.
The financial model of the virtual conferences likewise is innovative and a win-win-win for attendees, speakers, and organizers. Attendees are generally able to watch the talks for free during the weekend, which makes the content accessible to all, regardless of their financial situation. Those who would like to have access to some special talks and live sessions during the conference, or to the videos on demand afterward, can sign up for “premium packages,” but those fees are normally far less than what one would pay to go to in-person conferences.
Speakers are not given stipends but receive generally half of the proceeds of all those who sign up for the premium packages through their recommendation. If speakers have large social networks, their own apostolates can do very well. The other half of the fees go to the organizers to cover the computer and other costs incurred for a virtual conference as well as to strengthen their apostolates financially, which is particularly important during pandemic-related financial shortfalls.
Since these virtual conferences have been so successful, many are now trying to organize similar events. There will only be so many weekend conferences that even zealous Catholics will have the stamina to attend. But even after the pandemic has abated and in-person conferences are able to be held again, I believe—and am hoping—that the virtual conference model will remain an option, since it is able inexpensively, measurably, and conveniently to expand the number of people able to attend such powerful opportunities to grow in faith.
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4:00 pm Mass Entrance All Are Welcome 1. Let us build a house where love can dwell And all can safely live, A place where saints and children tell How hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and visions, Rock of faith and vault of grace; Here the love of Christ shall end divisions:
Refrain All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. 2. Let us build a house where prophets speak, And words are strong and true, Where all God's children dare to seek To dream God's reign anew. Here the cross shall stand as witness And a symbol of God's grace; Here as one we claim the faith of Jesus:
3. Let us build a house where love is found In water, wine and wheat: A banquet hall on holy ground, Where peace and jus ce meet. Here the love of God, through Jesus, Is revealed in me and space; As we share in Christ the feast that frees us: 4. Let us build a house where hands will reach Beyond the wood and stone
DIVINE WORSHIP AND SACRED MUSIC
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Memorare
REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Family Prayer
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 or 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.
SACRED MUSIC LYRICS
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To heal and strengthen, serve and teach, And live the Word they've known. Here the outcast and the stranger Bear the image of God's face; Let us bring an end to fear and danger: 5. Let us build a house where all are named, Their songs and visions heard And loved and treasured, taught and claimed As words within the Word. Built of tears and cries and laughter, Prayers of faith and songs of grace, Let this house proclaim from floor to ra er: Contributors: Marty Haugen. Tune: © 1994, GIA Publica-
ons, Inc. Text: © 1994, GIA Publica ons, Inc. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722878. All rights reserved. OL #00004
Offertory In This Place 1. We are all hungry people, we need shelter and strength. We are one in our hur ng, we are one in our pain. In our suff’ring and sadness, we are saved by the grace of the power and the Spirit that is here in this place. Refrain We are gathered at table as one in the Lord. We are gathered as people who are living the Word. Our hearts and our spirits are nurtured by grace. It is Jesus who fills us. He is here in this place. 2. All our lives are a Myst’ry; we see not where they lead. We are asked now to trust you and we know we must believe. As our feet become Christ’s feet, we go forth with the grace of the power and the Spirit that is here in this place. 3. Though the world may tell us to look at ourselves,
we reach out to another where suffering dwells. As our hands become Christ’s hands, we are healed by the grace of the power and the Spirit that is here in this place. 4. In the bread that is broken is the Christ that restores. As we take, now receive him, we find love evermore. As the bread becomes Body, we are filled with the grace of the power and the Spirit that is here in this place. By: T. Thomson; V. Thomson © 1996. Text and music published by Spirit & Song®, a division of OCP. Reprint-ed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722878. OL #83132
Communion I Am the Bread of Life 1. I am the Bread of life. You who come to me shall not hunger; and who believe in me shall not thirst. No one can come to me unless the Father beckons. And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, and I will raise you up on the last day. 2. The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world, and if you eat of this bread, you shall live forever, you shall live forever. And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, and I will raise you up on the last day. 3. Unless you eat of the flesh of the Son of Man and drink of his blood, and drink of his blood, you shall not have life within you. And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, and I will raise you up on the last day.
4. I am the Resurrec on, I am the life. If you believe in me, even though you die, you shall live forever. And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, and I will raise you up on the last day. 5. Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, Who has come into the world. And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, and I will raise you up on the last day. Contributors: Sr. Suzanne Toolan ©1966, 1970, 1986, 1993, GIA Publica ons, Inc. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722878. All rights reserved. OL #00044
Sending Forth Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 1. Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n to earth come down! Fix in us your humble dwelling, All your faithful mercies crown. Jesus, source of all compassion, Love unbounded, love all pure; Visit us with your salva on, Let your love in us endure. 2. Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all your life receive; Suddenly return and never, Never more your temples leave. Lord, we would be always blessing, Serve you as your hosts above, Pray, and praise you without ceasing, Glory in your precious love. 3. Finish then your new crea on, Pure and spotless, gracious Lord, Let us see your great salva on Perfectly in you restored. Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we sing before the almighty Lost in wonder, love and praise. Contributors: HYFRYDOL, Rowland Pritchard, Charles Wesley; Text: 87 87 D; Charles Wesley, 1707–1788, alt. Music: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811–1887. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722878. All rights reserved. OL #84255
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8:30 am Mass Entrance All Are Welcome See 4 PM Mass – Entrance
Offertory In This Place See 4 PM Mass – Offertory
Communion Table of Life Refrain All who thirst, come to the water. All who hunger, eat without price. Why spend your wages on what fails to sa sfy? Come to the table of life, table of life. 1. Come to me all who need rest, and be sa sfied. All who are weary will find that my burden is light. For the bread that I give will not perish, but will bring you life. 2. This bread that I break is my flesh, take and eat. This cup now poured out is my blood for a world in need. I lay down my life so you might come and follow me. 3. Dance now with joy before God whose mercy runs free. The mountains will break into song for a mighty king. The trees will clap hands for our God. God is great indeed! By: S Angrisano ©2004 Published by Spirit & Song®, a division of OCP. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722878. All rights reserved. OL #86907
Sending Forth Love Divine, All Loves Excelling See 4 PM Mass – Sending Forth
10:30 am Mass Entrance All Are Welcome See 4 PM Mass – Entrance
Offertory In This Place See 4 PM Mass – Offertory
Communion Table of Life See 8:30 AM Mass – Communion
Sending Forth Love Divine, All Loves Excelling See 4 PM Mass – Sending Forth
6:00 pm Mass Entrance Good, Good Father 1. I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think You’re like, but I’ve heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night. You tell me that You’re pleased, and that I’m never alone. Refrain You’re a good, good Father; it’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are. And I’m loved by You; it’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am. 2. I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide, but I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide. Because You know just what we need before we say a word. Bridge You are perfect in all of Your ways. You are perfect in all of Your ways. You are perfect in all of Your ways to us. 3. Love so undeniable, I can hardly speak. Peace so unexplainable, I can hardly think as You call me deeper s ll, as You call me deeper s ll, as You call me deeper s ll, into love, love, love. Anthony Brown, Pat Barre . © 2014 Capitol CMG Paragon; Common Hymnal Publishing; Housefires Sounds; sixsteps Music; Tony Brown Publishing Design-ee; Vamos Publishing; worshiptogether.com songs; For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. CCLI License # 11201196. CCLI #7036612
Offertory Here I Am Refrain Here I am, standing right beside you. Here I am; Do not be afraid. Here I am, wai ng like a lover. I am here; Here I am.
1. Do not fear when the tempter calls you. Do not fear even though you fall. Do not fear, I have conquered evil. Do not fear; Never be afraid.
2. I am here in the face of ev'ry child. I am here in ev'ry warm embrace. I am here with tenderness and mercy. Here I am; I am here.
3. I am here in the midst of ev'ry trial. I am here in the face of despair. I am here when pardoning your brother. Here I am; I am here.
Ending I am here; Here I am. By: T. Booth © 1997. Spiritandsong.com. All rights re-served. Used by permission. CCLI License #11201196.CCLI #2026967
Communion I Am the Bread of Life Refrain I am the Bread of Life. All who eat this Bread will never die. I am God's love revealed. I am broken that you might be healed.
1. All who eat of this heavenly Bread, all who drink this cup of the covenant: you will live forever for I will raise you up.
2. No one who comes to me shall ever hunger again. No one who believes shall ever thirst. All that the Father draws shall come to me, and I will give them rest.
Loving Merci ful ly , L iving Marian.
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By: JM Talbot ©1982 Universal Music-Brentwood Benson Publishing; Birdwing Music. All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI License #11201196. CCLI #17535
Sending Forth Shout to the Lord 1. My Jesus my Saviour Lord there is none like You All of my days I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love My comfort my Shelter Tower of refuge and strength Let every breath all that I am Never cease to worship You
2. Shout to the Lord All the earth let us sing Power and majesty Praise to the King Mountains bow down And the seas will roar At the sound of Your name I sing for joy At the work of Your hands Forever I'll love You Forever I'll stand Nothing compares to the promise I have in You By: D Zschech ©1993 Wondrous Worship. All rights re-served. Used by permission. CCLI License #11201196. CCLI #1406918
Memorare
Acuérdate, oh piadosísima Virgen María!, que jamás se ha oído decir que ninguno de los que han acudido a tu protección, implorando tu auxilio, haya sido desamparado. Animado por esta confianza, a Ti acudo, Madre, Virgen de la vírgenes, y gimiendo bajo el peso de mis pecados me atrevo a comparecer ante Ti. Madre de Dios, no deseches mis súplicas, antes bien, escúchalas y acógelas benignamente. Amen.
Oración a San Miguel Arcángel
O San Miguel, Arcángel defiéndenos en la batalla. Sé nuestra protección contra el mal y las trampas del diablo; humildemente te rogamos que Dios los reprenda. O Principe Celestial de la Santa Hostia, que con la ayuda de Dios eches a satanás al infierno y a los espíritus que vagan por el mundo para arruinar las almas. Amén.
Nuestra Oración Familiar
Dios amoroso y fiel, a través de los años el pueblo de nuestra arquidiócesis ha apreciado las oraciones y el amor de Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro en tiempos de guerras, desastres, epidemias y enfermedad. Venimos a Ti, Padre, con María nuestra Madre, y te pedimos nos ayudes en la batalla de hoy contra la violencia, el asesinato y el racismo. Te imploramos que nos des la sabiduría
para construir una comunidad fundada en los valores de Jesús, que conceden respeto a la vida y dignidad a todas las personas. Bendice a los padres para que formen a sus hijos en fe. Bendice y protege a nuestros jóvenes para que sean hacedores de paz en nuestro tiempos. Da consuelo a los que han perdido a seres queridos debido a la violencia. Te lo pedimos por Jesucristo, Nuestro Señor. Amén.
Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro, apresúrate a socorrernos.
Madre Henrieta Delille, ruega por nosotros para que seamos una familia Santa.
Jesus, I t rust in You!
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Registrations for our Religious Education programs, Elementary Catechesis (Grades K-5th), Edge (6th-8th grade), and
Life Teen (9th-12th grade) are currently ongoing.
ALL families who have children who are currently not attending Catholic school are encouraged to partici-pate. This year, Elementary Catechesis, Edge, and Life Teen will all be on one form.
Parish Catechesis will officially start around mid-September.
An important change this year, because of the current pandemic, is that we will not be meeting in-person on Tuesday evenings. Instead, this program will be an “at-home/virtual” family Catechesis
program. Our volunteers will still be involved, but there will be a greater emphasis on family participation and parent formation in addition to the faith formation of our children. Families and volunteers will also have the option to participate in live video group sessions, as well as be able to meet with Jacques and/or Ryan in-person.
While we will not be able to meet in-class, this will still give families an opportunity to grow closer in their faith and build a closer relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, understanding of the scriptures, and most importantly, growing in love for one another. Of course, our hope is that despite this year being more “virtual,” that the classes who are having live video sessions will still offer an opportunity for community between the children and their families, truly forming a Divine Mercy Parish family. Throughout the year we will have lessons as well as FUN activities on God, the Trinity, Mary, the Saints, and the Sacraments.
For our Sunday nights, all teens in grades 7th-12th grade, whether you attend Catholic school or non-Catholic school, will be invited to participate in-person at the Parish Community Center. These sessions will be from 7:00 PM-8:45 PM and will be happening for all high school teens. These nights will be different from our Life Teen and Edge portions, as those will be more focused on families of teens who do not attend Catholic school.
We are also looking for volunteers. Whether you have volunteered in the past, or this will be your first year, all adults from college-aged (18 years old and older) and up are invited to volunteer as a Catechist, co-Catechist, or assistant. Volunteers who are interested in serving in any capacity, whether planning lessons, participating in leading live video sessions, or assisting in any additional faith formation, may talk to Jacques or Ryan.
All Registration forms are available in the Narthex, and on the website. For more information about how Religious Education will work this year for participants, families, and volunteers, please check the website, read the first few pages of the Registration form (or volunteer form), or contact the Parish Office and ask to speak with the Director of Religious Education, Jacques Delouche or the Youth Minister, Ryan Foulon.
RCIA Process – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
We are inviting everyone who desires to be baptized, interested in joining the Catholic Church, and/or those who wish to receive the Sacraments of First Communion and/or Confirmation to talk to us about RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).
English RCIA meets on Monday nights, and Spanish RCIA meets Thursday nights. While the official group sessions will not begin until September, we do ask that anyone who is interested or desiring the Sacraments to contact the Parish Office or Jacques Delouche directly as soon as possible, so we can find a time to meet.
We do offer individual sessions during the year for those who are either unable to meet on Monday or Thursday nights, as well for those who would prefer to meet outside the group. Finally, because of the current Pandemic, we are offering virtual sessions for those who feel safer meeting over video and/or phone as opposed to In-person.
Sign-up forms are in the back of church and on the website! We would love to be able to talk with you too. If you have any questions about the RCIA Process, the Catholic faith, or you are interested in talking with us and joining us in your faith journey, please pick up a form in the Narthex, download from the website, call the Parish Office, or e-mail Jacques Delouche at [email protected].
If you are interested in volunteering or serving as support, you may also contact Jacques Delouche at the same e-mail.
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