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Sunday, December 22, 2019 Weekly Collection

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Next weeks second collection is for Insurance Support, please be generous. Thank you.

Tree of Life

We offer parishioners a way to remember a

loved one, a special event, special sacrament or

just to have a family name listed on one of our

leaves on our Tree of Life. This tree is located on

the St. Joseph side wall to the rear of our church.

At your convenience check it out and call the

parish office if you are interested in having a leaf

engraved.

"Is there anyone sick among you? He should ask for the presbyters of the church. They, in turn, are to pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord." (James11-35:J.4-J.5) Parishioners who are seriously ill or antici-pating hospitalization for a serious illness are re-quested to call the parish office if they wish to re-ceive the sacrament. Some hospitals provide full time priests/chaplains. Patients are regularly visit-ed and offered the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, as well as daily Communion. This, how-ever, presumes inpatient admission. Those pa-tients who are interested in receiving this sacra-ment, but are scheduled for outpatient or same day surgery, should call the parish office to en-sure anointing before going to the hospital.

REFLECTIONS ON TODAYS READINGS The light of salvation is intended to attract eve-

ryone across the face of the earth. The passage

from Isaiah we hear today was written after the

Babylonian captivity when the Chosen People

were allowed to return to Jerusalem. At first

“your sons . . . and your daughters” are invited

(60:4), but then people from Midian, Ephah, and

Sheba are welcomed. These descendants of

Abraham had separated from the Chosen People

before they were held captive in Egypt. In the

Gospel, the star that the magi saw at its rising

must have been visible out-side Judea, leading

them from foreign lands to the east. Paul tells the

people of Ephesus that “Gentiles are coheirs . . .

copartners in the promise in Christ Je-

sus” (Ephesians 3:6). Salvation is not restricted

to one people, one region, or one era.• Gold and

frankincense are brought as gifts in both the first

reading and the Gospel, but in the Gospel the

magi add myrrh. Myrrh is often used for anoint-

ing, but it also could relieve pain or perfume a

body, so we also see it offered to Jesus on the

cross (Mark 15:23) and used to anoint his body

in the tomb (John 19:39). Jesus is both king and

victim, and the gifts he is given reflect both

roles.• Like the magi, we also have the oppor-

tunity to come seek the Lord. It is a journey we

make throughout our lives, looking for the

Lord’s presence in the world, in our lives, in our-

selves. Like the magi, who return home a differ-

ent way, encountering the Lord often leads us to

change course.

Epiphany of the Lord

The word “epiphany” comes from the

Greek epiphainen, a verb that means “to

shine upon,” “to manifest,” or “to make

known.” Thus, the feast of the Epiphany

celebrates the many ways that Christ has

made Himself known to the world, mainly

the three events that manifested the mission and divinity of

Christ: the visit of the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12), the baptism

of Jesus (Mark 1:9-11), and the miracle at Cana (John 2:1-

11).

Ladies altar society news

On the first Monday of every month, we pray the scriptural rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. We begin the rosary at 5 pm and follow with Mass. We look forward to your attendance and bring a friend.

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First Saturday, January 4th

7:00 a.m. Mass & Devotion BVM 4:00 p.m.

Lloyd Klibert, Sr. and Alexis Vicari Martindele Sunday, January 5th

8:00 a. m. Michael Daigle, Sr., Mae Jambon, Laurent & Betty

Verdin, and Raymond Brown. 10 a.m.

Kay Melanson, Michael Hinojosa, J Chighizola & Fly., Jack Vidrine and the Lay Carmelites living & deceased

12 Noon Nelly Esther Villalta

6:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception Parishioners

Monday, January 6th 6:00 p.m.

Ladies Altar Society living & deceased Tuesday, January 7th

6:00 p.m. Edmond & Rose Pierce

Wednesday, January 8th 8:30 a.m. School Mass

Jamie David and Sal Monfra 6:00 p.m.

Amy & Ron Schexnayder 20th anniversary Thursday, January 9th

6:00 p.m. Bobby Matherne

Friday, January 10th 6:00 p.m.

Larry Blanchard New Year House Blessing: Mark over your doorways 20 + C + M + B + 20 . The numerals consecrate the new year. The initials remind us of the legendary names of the magi—Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar—and also stand for the Latin motto Christus mansionem benedicat (“May Christ bless the house”).

Schedule: Ministers of the Eucharist

4:00 PM Mass Jan 11 & 18— Robert Billiot,

Elaine Klibert, Katie Liljeberg, Kim Ranson, Del

Woolsey and Janice Thibodaux.

8:00 AM Mass Jan 12 & 19- E. Cloutet, C.

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

and M. Verdin.

10:00 AM Mass Jan 12 – J. Bellanger, D. Barril-

leaux, D. DiMarco, R. Rawle, F. Stevenson.

10:00 AM Mass Jan 19 – P. Camardelle, L. D’Aquin, D & J. Mailhos, S. Nguyen 6:00 PM Mass Jan 12 & 19— F. Lipovsky, H &

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

Schedule: Ministers of the Word

4:00 PM Jan 11—E. Klibert

Jan 18—L. D’Aquin

8:00 AM Jan 12—C. Lasserre

Jan 19—D. Rudolph

10:00AM Jan 12—S. Cuartas

Jan 19—P. Simon

6:00 PM Jan 12—H. Smith

Jan 19—A. Gongora

Vigil Lights

This week the vigil light at the Blessed Sacrament is in loving memory of

This week the vigil light at the St. Joseph Statue is in loving memory of

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

SANCTUARY CLEANING

Jan 11-Mary Aguilar, Charlene Blanchard, Ma-

rie Dearstine, Rosalind Hebert, Katia Hernan-

dez, Katie Liljeberg, Suyapa Martinez.

Jan 18—Hong Huong, Arvella & Elaine Lesnak, Deb-

bie Melanson, Marlene Saucier, Peggy Simmons.

in remembrance Almighty Father, source of forgiveness and salva-tion, grant that our relatives and friends who have passed from this life, especially James Johnson, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints, come to share your eter-nal happiness through Christ our Lord. Amen

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GRUPO de ORACIÓN y HORA SANTA

El Grupo de Oración Jesús Con Nosotros de la Renovación Carismática de Inmaculada Concepción te invita a que te unas con nosotros todos los miércoles a las 7:30. Estamos en la Capilla de la Escuela, ubicada en la Ave. D Para mas

información favor llama al (504) 220-4084 o al 615-9341.

Ministros de la eucaristía horario

Enero 5 —Oscar Estalles Enero 12—María Garcia

Ministros de la Palabra horario

Enero 5—Liliana Alegría, Rosa Cortes, Blanca Díaz, Amparo Estalles, Rosa Pina, Rodolfo Pina. Enero 12—Aldo Hernandez, Sr., Tirza Huezo, Mau-ra Leiva, Suyapa Martinez, Gumersinda Cruz, Marina Romero.

La luz de la salvación tiene el propósito de reunir a todas

las personas en la faz de la tierra. El pasaje de Isaías que

escuchamos hoy fue escrito después de la cautividad en

Babilonia, cuando le fue permitido al pueblo escogido re-

gresar a Jerusalén. Al principio “tus hijos... y tus hijas” son

invitados (60, 4), pero luego vienen de Madián, de Efá y de

Sabá, y todos son bien recibidos. Estos descendientes de

Abraham se habían separado del pueblo escogido antes de

que fueran cautivos en Egipto. En el Evangelio la estrella

que vieron surgir los magos debe haber sido visible fuera

de Judá, pues los guió desde sus tierras extranjeras hasta el

oriente. Pablo le dice a los efesios que “los paganos son

coherederos... partícipes de la misma promesa en Jesucris-

to” (efesios 3, 6). La salvación no está restringida a un solo

pueblo, una sola región, ni una sola época. • Tanto en la

primera lectura como en el Evangelio el oro y el incienso

se ofrecen como regalos, pero en el Evangelio los magos

añaden la mirra. La mirra se usa a menudo para ungir, pero

también puede aliviar un dolor o perfumar el cuerpo y así

vemos que se ofrece a Jesús en la cruz (Marcos 15, 23) y se

usó para ungir su cuerpo en el sepulcro (Juan 19, 39). Jesús

es rey y víctima a la vez, y los regalos que le ofrecen re-

flejan ambas cosas. • Al igual que los magos nosotros

también tenemos la oportunidad de ir en busca del Señor.

Es una travesía que dura toda nuestra vida en busca de la

presencia del Señor en el mundo y en nuestra propia vida.

Al igual que los magos, que volvieron a casa por otro

camino, un encuentro con el Señor a menudo nos lleva a

cambiar de ruta.

Pregunta de la semana: ¿Cómo he cambiado de ruta por

haber tenido un encuentro con el Señor? ¿Estoy dispuesto a

cambiar de ruta en el futuro?

Ofrecemos a los feligreses una manera especial de ecordar 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.

Reflexión

Every Monday morning Come out and share the Word of God with friends! Join us on Monday mornings from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Margaret Andrus’ home, 5225 August Avenue, in Marrero. Everyone is welcome to attend. Bring a friend. If more in-formation is needed call 340-2816.

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Christmas Flower Intentions: S. Werio Sandoval, Roderick Sandoval, Victor H Sandoval, Jose Sandoval, Connie Culpepper, Robert & Alma Michel, Lucille Boudreaux, Russell Rudolph, Alice Rudolph, Kling & Richard family, Antonia Tirado Grajales, Charles Rodriguez, Mim, Jack & Ned Cantrelle Carrillo Family, Bush Family, Vercher Family, Bartolo, Jr. Family, Gongora Family, Fletes Family, Lawrence Blanchard, Myra B. LaChute, and Barbara Danner.

ANGEL TREE UPDATE: We would like to express our appre-ciation to all Parishioners and visitors who participated in the Angel Tree Gift Program at Christmas. Thank to your generosity our program distrib-uted gifts to 67 children from 29 dif-ferent families in our church and school community. Our program could not have been successful with-out your participation and the volun-teer help of fellow parishioners like you. “Whatever you do for the least of my people you do unto me” (Mt. 25:40).

Solemnity of our Lady of Prompt Succor All are invited to join the Ursuline Sisters in celebrating the SOLEMNI-TY OF OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR, Patroness of the City of New Orleans and the State of LA, at the National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 2701 State Street, New Orleans, on Wednesday, Janu-ary 8th, 2020, at 4:00 PM. Archbishop Gregory Aymond, will Preside, and Rev. Leon Poche', will be the Homilist. A reception will follow the liturgy.Also, for the 2020 Tridu-um of Spiritual Preparation:Sunday, Jan. 5th, Mass at 9:30 AM, Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 6th and 7th, Mass-es at 5:00 PMRev. Leon Poche', Presider and homilist.

Becoming a Disciple of Jesus of NazarethThe Archdi-ocese of New Orleans Retreat Center invites you to join us for a silent retreat "Becoming a Disciple of Je-sus of Nazareth" presented by Rev. Glenn LeCompte, January 10-12, 2020. The cost is $350 which covers accommodations and meals You may register online at https://neworleansretreats.com/events/becoming-a-disciple-of-christ-2 or you may call Susan Halligan at (504) 267-9604.