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WEEKLY BULLETIN

August 22, 2021VOLUME 35 NUMBER 34

7100 Jefferson HighwayHarahan, LA 70123-4928

737-2915

www.stritaharahan.com

MASS SCHEDULESat. Vigil: 4:00 p.m.Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m.

7:30 p.m.Mon.-Fri.: 7:00, 8:30 a.m.First Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 3:00-3:45 p.m. Sunday: 8:30-9:15 a.m. &

6:45-7:15 p.m.

PASTORFr. Steven Bruno

[email protected]

PAROCHIAL VICARFr. Sylvester Adoga

[email protected]

DEACON: Daniel FlynnSECRETARY: April Wahl

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTPaige Mosley

[email protected]: Erin Maffe

[email protected]: Toni Ruiz

SCHOOL: 194 Ravan Avenue737-0744

[email protected]: 737-2773

HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE SICK & SHUT-INSHoly Communion will be brought to the home. Please call the church office when someone is ill and unable to come to church, or when someone is in a hospital. Prayers may be requested for the sick and elderly.

ADORATION CHAPELOur St. Joseph Perpetual Adoration Chapel is located on the first floor of the Msgr. Champagne Complex on the corner of Jefferson Hwy. and Ravan Ave. and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (For everyone’s safety, only assigned adorers are allowed entry with a key code between the hours of 6:00 pm and 7:00 am) Prayerfully consider spending an hour a week with Our Divine Lord. If you cannot commit to a specific hour, why not consider being a substitute? If you are interested, please contact the church office at 737-2915.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICKThe sacrament is administered upon request to those near death, gravely ill, permanently handicapped, very elderly and those undergoing major surgery.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM3rd Sunday of each month following the 11:30 a.m. Mass.

BAPTISM SEMINARParents and Godparents are required to attend a baptism seminar held at 7:00 p.m. the first Thursday of the month in the Mary Room at the rectory. Parents must attend the baptism seminar before their child can be baptized.

SARAMENT OF MATRIMONYArrangements should be made 6-8 months in advance by the bride and groom in person. Call one of the parish priests before coming. Couples must attend one of the pre-marriage courses.

FUNERALSThe family of the deceased should consult one of the parish priests concerning the time and place of the funeral before making commitments with the funeral home.

NEWCOMERSWelcome, we are happy to have you. Please fill out an application in the binder at the front entrance of the church.

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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday August 21, 4:00 pm Richard & Will Ell Todd

Whitney E., Gertrude R., Leslie J., & Gina Esthey

Edmund & Shirley Walsh Darrell & Gerardine Hotard

Jackie Bruno Randy Thornton

Frank Cannatella Philippi St. Pe

May Brock Joyce Clarkson

Daniel Morehiser Shelley Griffin Breaux

Michael Gallagher J. Gayle Calongne

Barbara Brehm Calongne Julie Ann Calongne

Geraldine C Feugas Dorothy V. Calongne

John O’Donnell Joseph Palermo

Melvin Schick Helen Abadie

Raymond Lubrano Peter Vallelungo

Mary O’Neil—Healing

Sun. Aug. 22, 7:30 am John Payton

9:30 am Joseph Gianfala, Jr.

Ida Barocco Isabella Barback

Johnny Hemmingway Rose Velez

Dr. Janet Tosh Melvin Schick

Joyce Bulliard Jerome Ricks

Charlie French Terri LeBlanc—Healing

Shirley Power Salvador Portera

Larisa Kozhankova William Ladere

In Thanksgiving healing of Mitchell & Nicholas

Edmond Millet

11:30 am Clarence Orgeron

7:30 pm Parishioners

Mon. Aug. 23, 7:00 am Sr. Rose of St. Mary o.p.

8:30 am Victor & Jackie Bruno

Tues. Aug. 24, 7:00am Kevin Roth

8:30 am Ann Martin

Wed. Aug. 25, 7:00 am Daniel Morehiser

8:30 am Johnny Hemmingway

Thur. Aug. 26, 7:00 am Elaine Pichon

8:30 am Darlene Bye

Fri. Aug. 27, 7:00 am Joyce Clarkson

8:30 am Johnny Hemmingway

Richard & Will Ell Todd

Sun. Aug.22 KC Blood Drive

Mon. Aug.23

Tues. Aug. 24 8:30 am School Mass K-4

6pm St. Vincent

Wed. Aug. 25 7pm Choir Practice

Thur. Aug. 26 8:30am School Mass 5-7

10 am Legion of Mary

7:00 pm Silver Trotters

Fri. Aug. 27

Sat. Aug. 28

Jessa Rosemarie Anseman

Kali Rae Lapara

Jude Patrick Ditta

John Ashforth Moises

Readings for the Week of August 22, 2021 Sunday Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23; Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a,25-32; Jn 6:60-69

Monday Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; Mt 23:13-22

Tuesday Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51

Wednesday Saint Louis; Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-8, 9-10, 11-12ab; Mt 23:27-32

Thursday 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-13, 14 and 17; Mt 24:42-51

Friday Memorial of Saint Monica 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1 and 2b, 5-6, 10, 11-12; Mt 25:1-13

Saturday Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9; Mt 25:14-30

Sunday Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23


St. Rita Harahan, Louisiana Sunday August 22, 2021

Henry, John, Earl Deibel, Mary Ann Schmitt, Terry

Fonseca, Catherine Kives, Willie “Bill” Wolverton,

John Paris, , Doris Portera, Joseph Lavigne, Patti

Finney, Mary Dal Daigle, Virginia Stansbury , Fr.

Randy Roux, Dc. Nolen LeBlanc, Raymond

Gannuch, Joyce Harris , Pat Trahan, Dale Fishel,

Jo Maraist, Mark Crawford, Carol Hunter,

Lisanne Lightfoot, Randy Smith, David Hopkins,

Mary Descant, Marcelin “Joe” Descant, Gloria

Krieger, Andrea Thomas, Diane Smith, Phil

Crowson, Mary Morvant O’Neill, Edwyna

Combe, Louis Jung, Jr., Letty Loomas, Harold

Bartchy, Helen Ross, Lena Sparacio, Deborah

Mula, Antonio Rossi III, Louise Bonnecaze, Steve

Bonnecaze, Deacon Gary Borne, Patricia

Whetleman, Bobbie Ann Bergeron, Dot Reisgen,

Caiden Reid, Jack Serigne, Josephine Piazza,

Val Bergeron, Lindsey Collier, Charles Slocum,

September Wang, Vincent Palestina, Judy Ewens

Hof, Johanna Peeler, Lois Dupuy, Andrea

Glandt, Suzanne Unger, Linda Mayer, Robert

Petty, Cynthia B. Farrara, Barbara Dziubla, Henry

Deibel, Dora Higgins, John Whalen, Amanda

Livaudais, Mr. Tim Smith Sr. & Family , Mr. Tim

Smith Jr. & Family , Terry LeBlanc, Worley Parks,

Anne Davis, John Bel, Henry S. Tuminello,

Rebecca Gandy, Elise Atchley, Joyce Benoit,

Bridget Celestin, Robert Vallejo, Alicia Walker–

Cole, Charles Ducote, Herbert Soileau, Alvin M.

Castay, Sr. , Marilyn St. John, Hilda Orgeron,

James McCilwain, Bob Velez, Ann Lucas, Beau &

Trudy Barrett, Joseph McAdam Name will remain on the list for 6 weeks. If at the end of 6 weeks you wish for them to remain on the sick list for 6 more weeks you must call the office. This request must be made by the individual or an immediate family member.

Weekly Collection Totals August 8, 2021 $9,756.25

August 15, 2021 $11,444.60

Weekly Parish Expenses $14,945.60

These Figures exclude extraordinary income & expenses

Thank You for your continued

contributions

Pope Francis’ August Prayer Intention

Let us pray for the Church, that She may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel

The St. Rita Men’s Spirituality Group will present as our program this fall, “Parousia” which Raymond Augustin will narrate for us again this year. Our meetings will be in the Community Room at 7 pm. The first meeting will be Wednesday, September 1st, then we’ll move them to the second Thursday of each month. A group text will be sent as a reminder each week before the meeting. No registration is required, just show up at the Community Room for some good food, good fellowship, and spiritual growth. A $5.00 donation is suggested to cover the cost of the food.


21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

WHAT IS RCIA? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the

process established for the universal Church for

individuals to become Catholic and receive the

sacraments of initiation-Baptism, Confirmation, and

Eucharist. This initiation process also involves a parish

community experiencing a renewal in faith as it prepares

and welcomes new members into the Church. The Rite

speaks of conversation as a "spiritual journey". Centered

on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the

Church he founded, this journey takes place through

distinct stages over a period of time suitable to bring

thorough catechesis, significant experience of a parish

community and commitment to liturgical and moral life

of the Catholic faithful. The RCIA process is a restoration

of the ancient catechumenate, arising within the first

three centuries. The Second Vatican Council called for

the restoration and use of this venerable and powerful

method of initiation for the worldwide Church.

Whom is RCIA for?

1. Persons in need of Baptism.

2. Persons baptized in another Christian tradition who

desire to become Catholic.

3. Persons baptized Catholic in need of First Communion

and/or Confirmation.

Contact the church office for more information.

Registration for St Rita Parish School of Religion (CCD)

is taking place now! Download a form at our website

www.stritaharahan.com or pick one up at the back of

church. Classes will begin September 12, 2021 at 10:45

AM. Dismissal at noon. Please pre-register before

classes start so we can order you r book. For more

information please call the church office.

CALLING ALL JUNIORS!

THIS IS YOUR CONFIRMATION YEAR! There will be an informational meeting for both

teens and parents on Monday August 30th at 7 PM in

the Community Room. To register, please download

the registration form on the website at

www.stritaharahan.com or pick up a form in the

back of church. Bring the registration form, fees,

and a copy of your baptismal certificate to the meet-

ing. All other details will be discussed then. Hope to

see you there!


St. Rita Harahan, Louisiana Sunday August 22, 2021

Hurricane Season Prayer O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned to its former quietude; you are still the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control. The Gulf, like a

provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land and spread chaos and disaster. During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and

whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead with

your Son in our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem where a storm-less eternity awaits us. Amen. Originally dedicated to the

victims of Hurricane Audrey in 1957. - Fr. Al Volpe, Cameron Parish, LA

Monthly Explanation of the Mass

The Eucharistic Prayer

The Eucharistic Prayer is the “center and high point of the en-tire celebration,” through which “the whole congregation of the faithful joins with Christ in confessing the great deeds of God and in the offering of Sacrifice” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 78). This central prayer of the Mass is why we often refer to the entire celebration as Eucharist, which is not a thing, but rather an action – Eucha-rist (a Greek term) literally means “to give thanks.”

Although this prayer is spoken mostly by the priest, the gathered

faithful are in no way spectators. We are all doing something even if we are not speaking – our active participation is para-mount here, for we are offering our very selves in thanksgiv-ing for all God has done to save us and we join our prayer to that of Christ who speaks through the priest.

The Eucharistic Prayer leads us miraculously beyond space and time – earth is joined to heaven and past, present, and future become one in our celebration, enabling us at each Mass to be with Christ at His sacrifice on the Cross (past) and with Him and all the angels and saints at the heavenly banquet (future). This calls us to actively participate by fixing our minds and hearts on God in thanksgiving and in offering our lives to God as Christ has done.

The monthly meeting of the St. Rita Silver Trotters is on August 26th at 7:00pm in the gym. It’s our Bizarre Bazaar where shopping is on the agenda. The vendors are CB & Company, Avon, Total Postal, Mule’s, and Theresa & Cohorts. With this group, you have makeup, jewelry, hand crafted items, gifts, and the list goes on. Also, there will be cakes, yes I said cakes to choose from. Come and enjoy our meeting, 50/50, shopping, cakes and soft drinks. For additional information call Louise Chapman (504) 737-3797.


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