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Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Scripture Readings
Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5b
Matthew 22: 15-21
Music
9:30 am, 11:00 am, & 7:30 pm
Gathering
#567 Holy, Holy, Holy!
Lord God Almighty!
Psalm Response
“Give the Lord glory and
honor.”
Gifts Preparation
#777 Here I Am, Lord
Communion
#930 Taste and See
Processional
#769 Go Make of All
Disciples
The texts of the Mass responses, Gloria and Creed can be found
in the front covers of the worship aids in the pews.
The texts for Sunday evening Benediction can be found in the
Gather hymnal: #139 (O Salutaris), #137 (Tantum Ergo),
and #615 (Holy God, We Praise Thy Name).
October 19, 2014
OUR NEW ORLEANS ARCHDIOCESE
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 of 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.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH
Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church
130 Baronne Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 529-1477 / fax: (504) 524-0155
www.jesuitchurch.net
STAFF
Rev. Frank Reale, S.J., Pastor (ext. 243)
([email protected])
Rev. Daniel J. Tesvich, S.J. Parochial Vicar (ext. 222)
([email protected])
Cathy Brown, Executive Assistant (ext. 223)
Julie Vanderbrook, Wedding Coordinator
Paul Wattigny, Organist & Choirmaster
JESUITS IN RESIDENCE
Rev. Michael Dooley, S.J.
Bro. Larry Huck, S.J.
Mr. Jason LaLonde, S.J.
Rev. Mark A. Lewis, S.J.
INFORMATION CONTACTS
Religious Education & Faith Formation:
529-1477 x 224
Baptisms & Funerals:
529-1477 x 224
Weddings:
Julie Vanderbrook
504-442-2622
MASSES
Monday-Friday: 7:30 am, Noon
Saturday:
8:00 am, 4:00 pm (Sunday Vigil)
Sunday:
8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 7:30 pm
CONFESSIONS
Monday-Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
DEVOTIONS
Tuesday:
Friday:
First Friday:
Sunday:
CHURCH TOURS
11:00-11:50 am
3:15-3:50 pm
7:00-7:25 pm
at Masses
at Masses
12:30 pm
12:40 pm
Perpetual Help Novena
Sacred Heart Novena
Benediction
Stations of the Cross &
Rosary
8-11:45 am Adoration & Benediction
at Masses Sacred Heart Novena
12:30 pm
Stations of the Cross &
Rosary
9:00 am
Rosary
7:00 pm
Adoration, Rosary, &
Benediction
3:15 pm Saturdays
NEW ORLEANS, LA
WEEKLY REFLECTION
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s Gospel finds us moving with Jesus into
Jerusalem, the place where he will complete his mission.
Once again, we find him teaching in the Temple, where
he is confronted by the chief priests and elders of the
people. Their question is straightforward: “By whose
authority do you do what you do?” The question itself is
legitimate. Those asking it are responsible in many ways
for the welfare of the people and for the religious tradition/s by which they have maintained their identity as a
nation and as the Chosen People. After all, Jesus has
made some powerful claims during his ministry, not only
about who he is but also about the true meaning of salvation. His actions and words have been “unsettling.”
But if on the surface the question is appropriate, the
ensuing dialogue makes clear that Jesus’ audience is not
composed of sincere seekers or even sincere guardians of
religious truth. The follow-up question about whether it
is lawful to pay taxes to civil authorities may be presented in a way that is courteous and even flattering, but it is
obvious that it is insincere, designed to hurt Jesus whichever way he answers. If he says that taxes should be
paid, he becomes an accomplice of the national enemy,
the Roman occupiers, and thus a traitor to his own people. If he answers that taxes should not be paid, he will
be denounced to the Roman authorities as a rebel.
Jesus hears the question, but he does not walk into
the trap. Nor does he, I think, answer the question. He
says nothing about paying or not paying taxes; nothing
of the rights and wrongs of foreign occupation or obedience to its laws. What I believe he does seem to say is,
“Judge for yourselves; do what is right; but never forget
that over and above any human authority stands God.”
Jesus’ answer is not only a brilliant escape from a
trap. It asserts, as much for us today as for the people of
his own time, the need to consider from a believer’s
point of view how the use of political power relates to
the ultimate authority of God in creation and in history.
God should not be a stranger, with no interests to protect,
when we consider the economic and political issues before us. And so we might ask: In the upcoming elections, will our religious convictions, our identity as a
people of faith, influence our voting? How? Why?
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
VISITING IMMACULATE CONCEPTION?
Welcome! We are happy you are with us. If you are
here for a Sunday morning Mass, please join us for
coffee and donuts afterward in our parish hall.
SAVE THE DATE!
On Sunday, November 2nd beginning at 3:00 p.m.,
professional singers and instrumentalists, led by our
own organist and choir director, Paul Wattigny, will
perform a selection of baroque works in a free onehour recital in our church, open to the public. Come
and enjoy beautiful music in a beautiful setting!
PRAYING THE ROSARY
The rosary is one traditional and beautiful form of
prayer during which we reflect on the mysteries of our
faith while entrusting our petitions to God through the
intercession of Mary. At Immaculate Conception,
there are three opportunities each week to pray the
Rosary with others: Fridays after Noon Mass and Stations; Sundays at 9:00 a.m.; and, Sundays at 7:00 p.m.
as part of evening Adoration and Benediction.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE…
TO CONSIDER JOINING...
 Scripture Study: Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. (Please
note change in meeting time.)
 Young Adult Reading Group: every two or three
weeks on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
 Contemporary Issues Study Group: every three or
four weeks on Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
 RCIA (for adults interested in learning about, and
perhaps joining, the Catholic Church; also for adult
Catholics who seek the sacrament of Confirmation):
Sundays at 5:30 p.m.
 PSR (Catholic formation for students in non-Catholic
grammar and high schools): Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
 7:30 pm Sunday Mass Choir: weekly rehearsal on
Sundays at 6:00 p.m. in anticipation of 7:00 pm Benediction and 7:30 pm Mass
 Questions?: Contact either Fr. Reale or Fr. Tesvich.
FIRST COMMUNION / CONFIRMATION
Each spring, our parish sponsors programs to prepare
students to make their First Communion or Confirmation. (You do not need to be a parishioner to participate.) Information about these can be found on the
parish website under the tab “How.” FYI, our Confirmation ceremony is scheduled to take place Tuesday
evening, April 14, 2015. First Communion will take
place at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 3, 2015.
OCTOBER 19, 2014
SECOND COLLECTION: WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
This weekend’s 2nd Collection supports the work of
the Propagation of the Faith which makes possible the
labors of many priests, religious and lay leaders
around the world as they offer practical and spiritual
care to families and communities in desperate need.
DATES TO KEEP IN MIND…

October 19
World Mission Sunday

October 23
Altar Society Church Cleaning
Thursday
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October 23
Thursday
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October 28
Tuesday
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October 30
Thursday
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6:00 pm / Parish Rectory
Young Adult Reading Group
7:00 pm / Lenes Hall
Scripture Study Group
6:00 pm / Parish Rectory
Mass at 8:00 am
November 2 Baroque Recital
Sunday

Scripture Study Group
November 1 Feast of All Saints (not a holy day
of obligation this year)
Saturday

8 am - 10 am
3:00 pm / Church
November 2 Contemporary Issues Study Group
Sunday
4:00 pm / Lenes Hall
WORLD YOUTH DAY IN NEW ORLEANS
The Archdiocese is sponsoring a World Youth Day on
Sunday, October 26 at Morial Convention Center for
those in grades 6 through 12. WYDNO will feature inspirational speakers, opportunities for prayer and discussion, as well as Mass with Archbishop Aymond.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT
If you or someone you love is struggling with emotional or spiritual pain arising from the experience of abortion, please consider attending the Rachel’s Vineyard
Healing Retreat being held Friday, October 31 - Sunday, November 2 at the Archdiocesan Retreat Center
(formerly, “The Cenacle”) in Metairie. For more information, contact Melanie at (504) 889-2431.
DESIRE TO BE A COMMUNION MINISTER?
A workshop is scheduled on Saturday, November 15
(9 a.m.—1:00 p.m.) at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
for those who would like to become an Extraordinary
Minister of Holy Communion. Additional ministers are
needed for all the Masses, but particularly for the 7:30
p.m. Sunday Mass. If interested, contact Fr. Reale.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH
NEW ORLEANS, LA
A
PRAYER LIST
Your prayers are asked for the following
individuals who are facing illness or other life challenges.
EACH MASS IS OFFERED FOR THE INTENTIONS
OF ALL PRESENT & FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Saturday, October 18
Francoise Benton
Ronald Bourg
Musette M. Buckley
Maurice (Buddy) Burch
Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J.
Wayne Freeman
John Garrity
Gina Gauthreaux
Beverly George
James Geraghty
Philip Henriquez
Reagan Hill
Margie Jones
Judge Pat McCabe
Kody McCord
Matt Lejeune
Darlene Peters
Desmond Peters
Maureen Poche
Shelly Raynal
Don Rowan
Sean Samuel
Shirley Schnyder
Anita Spahr
Danny Spahr
Ann Connick Stansbury
Charles Sumrall, Sr.
Olivia Sumrall
Tom Tobin
Jayden Williams
Gerald A. Wilson
Names appear on the
prayer list for three
months unless otherwise
requested. Please phone
529-1477 to request
that a name be included.
IN MEMORY
May the souls of the faithful departed, through God’s mercy, rest in peace.
Norma Bair †
Kenneth Barnes †
Millie Benit †
Lois Bienvenu †
Mildred & Warren Brick †
William W. Brink, Jr. †
Norman Burak †
Jack A. Chaney †
Nick Cimo †
James Cottrell †
Alfonso Delgado-Caldera †
Aaron Debarbieris †
Dr. Marcus Lucas DiLeo †
Billy Dwyer †
Glen Derbes Eagan †
Hallie Espenan †
Darian Feltman †
Amelia Degan Formigue †
Celo Belou Geheeb †
Patricia Grass †
Thelma Grass †
Betty Ridley Hammer †
Fr. Donald Hawkins, S.J. †
Kay Homsy †
Michael “Mikey” Jacobs †
Kelly Family †
William George Kelly †
David L. Luteman, Sr. †
Joseph Michael Marques †
Thomas Redmon †
Sr. Eva Regina Martin SSF †
Rita Cruthirds McCue †
Salvador Miceli, Jr. †
Toddy Nathansen †
Lynn Ott †
Adelaid Peterson †
Kaitlyn Pittfield †
Richard Reale †
Thomas Redmon †
Carmella Fernandez Robert †
Joseph Roper †
Lauren Saubat †
James Schiro †
Joseph Schmidt †
Anne Sullivan †
Marie Jaubert Villere †
Lincoln Walker †
Allen Webre †
Patsy Werling †
Names appear on the list of
deceased for twelve months.
Please phone 529-1477 to request
that a name be included.
8:00 am
4:00 pm
Sunday, October 19
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
7:30 pm
Intention of Celebrating Priest
Mass for the People
Monday, October 20
7:30 am
Noon
Jack Anthony Chaney †
Tuesday, October 21
7:30 am
Noon
Esther Pedesco †
Wednesday, October 22
7:30 am
Noon
Carl E. Kemmerly, III, MD †
Thursday, October 23
7:30 am
Noon
Jack Anthony Chaney †
Friday, October 24
7:30 am
Noon
Rita Cruthirds McCue †
Saturday, October 25
8:00 am
4:00 pm
PRAYER DURING HURRICANE SEASON
Our Father in Heaven,
through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor,
spare us during this hurricane season from all harm.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us.
This we ask through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
WEDDING BANNS
It is an important ministry of our parishioners to place
before God those who are in need of prayer.
Please keep in your prayers those who in the coming weeks will be united in
the Sacrament of Matrimony at Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church.
HOLY FATHER’S OCTOBER PRAYER INTENTIONS
Peace That the Lord may grant peace to those parts of the
world most battered by war and violence.
World Mission Day That World Mission Day may rekindle
in every believer zeal for carrying the Gospel into all the
world.
Lauren Gaspard & Michael Hennessy
Candice Sanders & Troy Pittman
Emily Estapa & Chad C. Stiverson
Kristen Mason & Bradley Klamer
Elizabeth Ward & Jeffrey Wilke
October 24/25, 2014
HOLY FATHER’S SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST
… for the Synod of Bishops, now underway in Rome, as it
addresses the “the pastoral challenges of the family in the
context of evangelization.”
November 1, 2014
Kaitlin Occhipinti & Brian Koch
November 8, 2014
Cherie Orgeron & Mario Glorioso
Wendy Ramirez & Brandon Canbre
Alexandra Ford & Kevin Ewoldt
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
COLLECTIONS (October 6-12, 2014)
Sunday: $ 8,522.00
Weekdays: $ 612.00
Total Money Collected (as of 10/12/2014):
$ 2,486,235.12
We thank all those who have fulfilled their Legacy Campaign
pledges, as well as those who continue to fulfill their Legacy
commitment by making their outstanding pledge payments.
ONLINE PARISHIONER REGISTRATION & GIVING
We invite you to register as a member of our parish family.
To do so, log on to www.jesuitchurch.net and click the “I’m
New” and “To the Parish” tabs, or contact the parish office.
Also, follow Immaculate Conception Parish on Facebook by
logging onto www.facebook.com and entering Immaculate
Conception Jesuit Church and “Like” us. In reflecting upon
your support of the parish, please consider online giving, a
quick and easy way to do your part to foster the life and
ministry of Immaculate Conception.
OCTOBER 19, 2014
$2 PARKING at 220 O’Keefe
Parking at a reduced fee of $2.00 for a 3-hour period is available in the CENTRAL PARKING GARAGE
at 220 O’Keefe, next to the Quality Inn, near the
corner of O’Keefe and Common. The garage is
open to parishioners on Sunday mornings beginning around 7 o’clock, and then again beginning
around 6 p.m.
To get the reduced rate, you must use a magnetic
voucher card available for purchase in the parish
office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
To take advantage of the reduced rate, enter the
garage from O’Keefe, and take a ticket from the
auto attendant. KEEP YOUR TICKET. When you exit
the garage, you will need to insert both that ticket
and the voucher.
Difficulties? The Central Parking emergency number is 504-655-3204. Questions? Please contact
Cathy Brown at 529-1477, ext. 223 or Father Reale
at ext. 243.