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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) Pa-

rishioners who are seriously ill or anticipating hospitalization for a serious illness are requested to call the parish office if they wish to receive the sacrament. Some hospitals provide full time priests/chaplains. Patients are regularly visited and offered the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, as well as daily Communion. This, however, presumes inpatient admission. Those patients who are interested in receiving this sacrament, but are scheduled for outpatient or same day sur-gery, should call the parish office to ensure anointing before going to the hospital.

The year 2020, it almost feels like writing

the year a sci-fi movie would be set in. I re-

member when 2001: A Space Odyssey

came out. I guess I am getting old!

My original 6yr term will be up this sum-

mer. I did meet with Archbishop Aymond

about being renewed for a second term. I

expressed to him the very positive feedback

that I have received from many people. He

also shared with me that he has also re-

ceived very positive reports concerning my

pastoral leadership in the parish. So the

fateful decision was made that I should con-

tinue as pastor.

I am immensely grateful for the many bless-

ings I have encountered here over the last

six years. There have also been some diffi-

cult and painful experiences. I have at times

questioned my vocation and my pastoral

leadership during these times. By the grace

of God, these challenges have allowed me

to grow in many areas. I am well aware

that I am imperfect. I take great comfort in

Fr. Henry Nouwen’s image of the Wounded

Healer. It is a wonderful book. I just fin-

ished reading a book about Pope Francis

called The Wounded Shepherd. These im-

ages have led me well in discerning request-

ing a new term as pastor.

I humbly ask you to speak with me if you

have any concerns. I cannot change what I

am unaware of, and simply complaining

about it in the parking lot will never im-

prove anything.

Love, Fr. Jimmy

With the Spirit of God you received in bap-tism, how are you able to carry on Jesus’ mis-sion?

THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Saturday, January 11th

4:00 p.m. Richard Romaire, Sr., Charles Barras, Bernadette & Victor Cortez, Betty LeBlanc and Raymond P Juno,

Sr. Sunday, January 12th

8:00 a. m. Betty LeBlanc and Laurent & Betty Verdin.

10 a.m. Junius Duhon, Virgi Andrus, Quentin J McGuire, Mar-

garet Talmadge and Betty LeBlanc. 12 Noon

Por Todos los feligreses 6:00 p.m. Betty LeBlanc

Monday, January 13th 6:00 p.m.

Milton Rodriguez Tuesday, January 14th

6:00 p.m. William Leake

Wednesday, January 15th 8:30 a.m. School Mass

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

Barbara Danna & Myra Bellanger LaChute Thursday, January 16th

6:00 p.m. Keith Waguespack

Friday, January 17th 6:00 p.m.

Special intentions of Walter P Danner

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

Rosalie & Tommy Waguespack, Mable & Placide Waguespack, and

Paul Waguespack.

Schedule: Ministers of the Eucharist

4:00 PM Mass Jan 18 & 25— Robert Billiot,

Elaine Klibert, Katie Liljeberg, Kim Ranson, Del

Woolsey and Janice Thibodaux.

8:00 AM Mass Jan 19 & 26- E. Cloutet, C.

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

and M. Verdin.

10:00 AM Mass Jan 26 – 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 19 & 26— F. Lipovsky, H &

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

Schedule: Ministers of the Word

4:00 PM Jan 18—L. D’Aquin

Jan 25—G. Richard

8:00 AM Jan 19—D. Rudolph

Jan 26—M. Totten

10:00AM Jan 19—P. Simon

Jan 26—K. Moser

6:00 PM Jan 19—A. Gongora

Jan 26—A. Pitre

Vigil Lights

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

This week the vigil light at the St. Joseph Statue is in loving memory of Betty Le-Blanc.

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

SANCTUARY CLEANING

Jan 18—Hong Huong, Arvella & Elaine Le-

snak, Debbie Melanson, Marlene Saucier,

Peggy Simmons.

Jan 25--D. Barrilleaux, L. D’Aquin, V. Davis, D. Di-

Marco, M. Eiswirth, S. Hymel

in remembrance Almighty Father, source of forgiveness and salva-

tion, grant that our relatives and friends who have

passed from this life, especially Paul Ponthieux

through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin

Mary and all the saints, come to share your eter-

nal happiness through Christ our Lord. Amen

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM JANUARY 5, 2020 MARRERO, LOUISIANA OF THE LORD VOLUME 49, NUMBER 27

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 19 —Alejandro Góngora Enero 26—Aldo Hernández

Ministros de la Palabra horario

Enero 19—María Góngora, Expedita Reyes, Gladys Reyes, Norma Rodríguez, Liliana Alegría, Blanca Diaz. Enero 26—Maura Leiva, Suyapa Martinez, Marina Romero, Gladys Henderson

El año 2020, casi se siente como es-cribir el año en el que se pondría una pe-lícula de ciencia ficción. Recuerdo cuan-do fue de 2001: Una odisea espacial. ¡Supongo que estoy envejeciendo! Mi término original de 6 años estará para este verano. Me reuní con el arzobispo Aymond acerca de ser renovado por un segundo mandato. Le expresé los co-mentarios muy positivos que he recibido de muchas personas. También compartió conmigo que también ha recibido infor-mes muy positivos sobre mi liderazgo pastoral en la parroquia. Así que se tomó la fatídica decisión de que debía conti-nuar como pastor. Estoy inmensamente agradecido por las muchas bendiciones que he encontrado aquí en los últimos seis años. También ha habido algunas experiencias difíciles y dolorosas. A veces he cuestionado mi vocación y mi liderazgo pastoral durante estos tiempos. Por la gracia de Dios, es-tos desafíos me han permitido crecer en muchas áreas. Soy muy consciente de que soy imperfecto. Me consuela mucho la imagen del Padre Henry Nouwen del Sanador Herido. Es un libro maravilloso. Acabo de terminar de leer un libro sobre el Papa Francisco llamado El Pastor He-rido. Estas imágenes me han llevado bien a discernir la solicitud de un nuevo término como pastor. Humildemente le pido que hable conmi-go si tiene alguna preocupación. No pue-do cambiar lo que desconozco, y simple-mente quejarse de ella en el estaciona-miento nunca mejorará nada.

Con Amor, Padre Jimmy.

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.

Every Monday morning Come out and share the Word of God with friends! Join us on Monday morn-ings from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Margaret Andrus’ home, 5225 Au-

gust Avenue, in Marrero. Everyone is welcome to attend. Bring a friend. If more information is needed call 340-2816.

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

St. Vincent de paul society Thank you! The Society expresses sincere thanks to all who gave cash and food donations to help those less fortunate 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 provid-ed during the month of November:

Number of persons assisted….29 Number of food boxes distributed….11 Number of families assisted with misc. aid (clothing, utilities, etc.) ...4 Thanksgiving baskets...29 and 61 people served. Anyone needing assistance, that lives in the area of Immaculate Conception Church, or if you are interested in joining the St. Vincent de Paul Socie-ty to assist the poor, please call us at 504-347-1507.

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord –Refection's

Matthew’s account of Jesus’ baptism differs

from the accounts of the other evangelists in

one important respect. Matthew is the only

evangelist who tells of John’s reluctance to

baptize Jesus. In order to understand this ex-

change, it is helpful to consider the verses im-

mediately preceding today’s Gospel. Matthew

describes the process of baptism in three

steps. First, the initiate seeks out John. Jesus

has done this. Second, the person wades into

the Jordan River. Jesus is prepared to do this.

Third, the person acknowledges his or her

sins. Clearly, for Jesus this is not possible.

Therefore, John tries to stop him. Jesus’ sim-

ple response is enough to convince John oth-

erwise: “allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us

to fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15).

Even though he himself has not sinned, he will

take the sins of others upon himself in order to

fulfill his mission. This may have led John to

remember Isaiah’s “Suffering Servant,” who

takes upon himself the sins of the people. The

Lord called the suffering servant to be a light

to the world, giving sight to the blind and set-

ting prisoners free. As Peter and then Matthew

attest, this is the role Jesus takes on to fulfill

his mission.

With the Spirit of God you received in baptism,

how are you able to carry on Jesus’ mission?

Archdiocesan Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Will take place on Sunday, March 22nd at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Church in New Orleans. This event is for cou-ples married in the year 1995 in celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Please register by Mon-day, February 3rd, by contacting the parish office or going on line to Nolacatholic.org/wedding-anniversary. Please note: This celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. Attendance of Mass for Sunday obliga-tion will have to be met within one’s parish. Please feel free to contact Samuel Pitre at 504-861-6242 for more information.

ANGEL TREE UPDATE: We would like to express our ap-preciation to all Parishioners and visitors who participated in the Angel Tree Gift Program at Christmas. Thank to your gener-osity our program distributed gifts to 67 children from 29 different families in our church and school community. Our program could not have been successful without 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).

Pope’s Prayer Intentions – January Promotion of World Peace

We pray that Christians, followers of other reli-

gions, and all people of goodwill may promote

peace and justice in the world.