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Volume 40, No. 2 PARISH CENTER 4317 Richland Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 887-7821 Fax: (504) 454-3906 E-mail: stclement@scrparish.org

PRIESTS Rev. Luis F. Rodriguez, Pastor Rev. Peter P. Finney, Parochial Vicar

DEACONS David Caldero Carlo Maniglia Ian Bozant, Intern

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Our adoration chapel is open 24 hours daily. To volunteer for one hour each week, contact the Parish Center.

RECONCILIATION / CONFESSIONS Wednesday 5:00 – 5:45 pm Saturday 3:00 – 3:45 pm or by appointment

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please notify the Parish Center when a parishioner is in the hospital or unable to attend Mass.

BAPTISMS Children under seven years of age are baptized on the first and third Saturday of each month after the 4:00 pm Mass. Please contact the Parish Center to schedule an appointment.

MATRIMONY Contact a parish priest or deacon at least six (6) months before the desired wedding date.

FUNERALS Please contact the Parish Center before making the final arrangements with the funeral home.

PARISH CENTER 4317 Richland Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 887-7821 Fax: (504) 454-3906 E-mail: stclement@scrparish.org

PRIESTS Very Rev. Luis Rodríguez, V.F., Pastor Rev. Andrew Rudmann, Parochial Vicar

DEACONS Carlo Maniglia Robert Pendzimaz Martin Gutiérrez

DEVOTIONS Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help— Tuesdays after both Masses Divine Mercy Chaplet & Holy Rosary Mon-Sat—7:20 AM Holy Hour—1st Fridays after 8:15 AM Mass Hora Santa—Primeros jueves—7:00 PM

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Our adoration chapel is open 24 hours daily. To volunteer for one hour each week, contact the Parish Center.

RECONCILIATION / CONFESSIONS Wednesdays 4:30 -- 5:15 PM Saturdays 3:00 – 3:45 PM or by appointment

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please notify the Parish Center when a parishioner is in the hospital or unable to attend Mass.

BAPTISMS Children under seven years of age are baptized after the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturdays. Please contact Nicole at the Parish Center to get more information and schedule your child’s baptism.

MATRIMONY / WEDDINGS Contact a parish priest or deacon at least six (6) months before the desired wedding date.

FUNERALS Please contact the Parish Center.

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL 4:00 PM SUNDAY 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 4:00 PM MISA EN ESPAÑOL 1:00 PM MONDAY- SATURDAY 8:15 AM TUE - WED - THU 5:30 PM

PARISH STAFF Lilly Aponte, Parish Secretary Herb Dubuisson, Facilities Manager Kevin Fountain, Maintenance Technician Claire Gallagher, Youth Minister Louis Hackett, Music Director Nicole Jouandot, Pastoral Services Coord Lynette Nuila, Office Manager Patty Swonger, Faith Formation Coord.

PARISH SCHOOL 3978 West Esplanade Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: 504-888-0386 Fax: 504-885-8273 Kimberly Downes, Principal Valerie Perez, Assistant Principal Helen Roussel, Religious Education & Admissions Coordinator

NEW PARISHIONERS — WELCOME! Registration forms are available on the table in back of church or on our website.

St. Clement of Rome Church “We Walk by Faith” 2 Corinthians 5:7

Sunday, December 20 Envelopes & Loose Collection...........$9,408.60 Online Giving .....................................$2,470.00 Monthly Bank Draft...........................$8,038.01

Sunday, December 27 Envelopes & Loose Collection..........$18,410.14 Online Giving ......................................$4,600.00

Sunday, January 3 Envelopes & Loose Collection............$8,459.88 Online Giving ......................................$7,940.00 Christmas ............................................$8,112.00 Solemnity of Mary ..............................$3,354.67

Thank you for all of your support! ¡Muchas gracias por todo su apoyo!

Monday/Lunes, January 11 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS 7:00 pm Monday Night Disciples (Vosbein) Tuesday/Martes, January 12 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Group 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS 5:30 pm MASS 7:00 pm Baptismal Seminar (Seton) 7:00 pm Seminario Pre-Bautismal (Drexel) 7:00 pm School Open House 7:00 pm Brass/Handbell Practice (Church) Wednesday/Miércoles, January 13 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS 8:55 am School Mass 10:00 am Women’s Bible Study (Seton) 4:30 pm Confessions 5:30 pm MASS 6:30 pm Boy Scouts (Vosbein) 7:00 pm RCIA (Seton) 7:30 pm Choir Practice Thursday/Jueves, January 14 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS 9:30 pm St. Anthony Ministry (Seton) 5:30 pm MASS 7:00 pm Ensayo del Coro (Seton) Friday/Viernes, January 15 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS 3:00 pm Brownies Saturday/Sábado, January 16 7:20 am Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:15 am MASS

3:00 pm Confessions 3:30 pm Rosary 4:00 pm MASS 6:30 pm Pesca Milagrosa (Vosbein) Sunday/Domingo, January 17

8:30 am MASS 10:00 am MASS 11:30 pm MASS 1:00 pm MISA 4:00 pm MASS 5:15 pm Confirmation Session #1 (Church)

Calendar of Events

We are always accepting new members for our new high school youth ministry small groups. This is a great way for high school teens to have an opportunity to build community, pray with their peers, learn more about their faith, or just have a break with their friends during the week. Teens can sign up to start a group with their friends or join an existing group! To sign up, visit the CYO link on our website. For more information, please contact our youth ministry team at youthminister@scrparish.org.

Sunday, Jan. 17 Confirmation Session #1 5:15-6:30 (Church)

Sunday, Jan. 31

CYO Social 5:15-6:30 (JPII Room) All gatherings will be held in the St. John Paul II Youth Room, unless otherwise noted.

To contact our Youth Ministry Team: (504) 887-7821 or youthminister@scrparish.org

Follow us on Instagram for updates on: @scr_cyo

OUR WEEKLY OFFERING

Weekly Calendar

Our Sanctuary Lamp is offered this week for: Marie & Joseph Bandera, Jr.

We are in need of an adorer for: Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00 AM Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00 AM

Saturdays 4:00 - 5:00 AM Night Captain for Midnight to 6:00 AM hours

If you can help, call or email Nicole, 504-887-7821 or njouandot@scrparish.org.

Adoration Chapel Instructions ♦You must wear a mask unless you are in the chapel by yourself. ♦Maintain a social distance at all times. St. Clement of Rome School

Open House Tuesday, Jan. 12

St. Clement of Rome School invites prospective families to attend our Open House on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. A tour reservation is required, and all Covid-19 guidelines will be followed. Please visit www.scrschool.org or call (504) 888-0386 to sign up. We look forward to meeting you and sharing all that SCR has to offer your child and your family!

Registration for St. Clement of Rome School opens soon!

Registration for returning students: January 25– 29. Registration for new students: February 8 For any questions, please call our school office at 888-0386.

Welcome to our Newly Baptized! We would like to welcome our newly baptized member of St. Clement of Rome Parish: ♦Camil Valencia, daughter of Patricia Valencia

Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration

March 14, 2021 3:00 PM

St. Joseph’s Church

If you will be celebrating your 25th Wedding Anniversary (married in the year 1996) and wish to attend, please fill out a form that can be found at all church entrances and return it to Nicole Jouandot at the parish center by January 15, 2021. Forms can also be found at the parish center. Please note: This celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. If you have any questions about the prayer service, please call the Office of Marriage and Family at (504) 861-6243.

Please join us in a

LECTURAS DE HOY

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

TODAY’S READINGS

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS

The Baptism of the Lord

All you who are thirsty, come to the water! Isaiah 55:1

First Reading — Behold my servant with whom I am pleased; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 55:1-11. Psalm — The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Isaiah 12:2-6. Second Reading — God anointed him with the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:34-38) or 1 John 5:1-9. Gospel — You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased (Mark 1:7-11).

Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Primera lectura — He aquí mi siervo a quien he dado mi espíritu. (Isaías 42:1-4, 6-7) o Isaías 55:1-11. Salmo — Te alabamos, Señor (Salmo 29 [28]) o Isaías 12:2-6. Segunda lectura —Dios ha ungido a Jesús por el Espíritu Santo y el poder (Hechos 10:34-38) ó 1 Juan 5:1-9. Evangelio — Tú eres mi Hijo, el Amado, al que miro con cariño (Marcos 1:7-11).

Lunes: Heb 1:1-6; Sal 97 (96):1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mc 1:14-20 Martes: Heb 2:5-12; Sal 8 :2ab, 5, 6-9; Mc 1:21-28 Miércoles: Heb 2:14-18; Sal 105 (104):1-4, 6-9; Mc 1:29-39 Jueves: Heb 3:7-14; Sal 95 (94):6-11; Mc 1:40-45 Viernes: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Sal 78 (77):3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mc 2:1-12 Sábado: Heb 4:12-16; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15; Mc 2:13-17 Domingo: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Sal 40 (39):2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord Monday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Wednesday: St. Hilary Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Domingo: El Bautismo del Señor Lunes: Primera Semana del Tiempo Ordinario Miércoles: San Hilario Sábado: La Santísima Virgen María

El Bautismo del Señor

Todos ustedes, los que tienen sed, vengan por agua. Isaías 55:1

Living Stewardship Now / La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora

Psalms are sung in the home and rehearsed in the streets./ Los salmos se cantan en el hogar y se practican en las calles.

—St. Ambrose

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS The best way of supporting our New Orleans Seminarians is by praying for them. Please pray this week for

Deacon Truong Pham.

In Sympathy United with the families of our deceased members,

we pray for their eternal rest, especially for Denis Vega & José Figueroa.

May their families find comfort as a result of our prayer.

Ecclesiastes 3:1,3-5

Prayer Requests Those who are sick are asking the Lord that they may regain their strength. May they find comfort as a result of our prayers. Concepción Agurcia, Julio Alí, Lilly Aponte, Mario

Alvarado, Bertha U. Bachemin, Claude Begin, Luis Antonio Betancourt, Michael Bevis, Robert Blackerby, Ann Blanchard, James Blanchard, Cynthia Bordonaro, Jim Bradle, Roy Brennan, Nicholas Bruno, Erick Burke, Hidobel Burke, John Callahan, Melvin Camet, Ronnie Camet, Kelly Cartozzo, Emanuel Castelluccio, Adam Castillo, Sharon Catalanotto, Matthew Chapman, Chris Collier, Carolyn Crowell, Cheryl Cusimano, Mary Dana Dandry, Cade Deatrick, Lloyd Delaune, Lillian DiLeo, Emilou Dupuy, Trudy Eagan, Emma Ecuyer, William & Rita Ellsworth, Helmut Ermlich, Louis Faia, Joseph Fallo, Clarence Foret, Elizabeth Gaiennie, Ann Gardner, Joseph Grajales, Nancy Guy, Sheryl Gros, Marie Hardoain, Jackie Hamer, Charles Harrison, Jr., Karen Hassel, Bob Heim, Ryan Hebert, Kathleen Herbert, Carol Hunter, Alison Kimbal, Rita B. Kobila, Karen Kocke, George Kocke Jr., Joseph Labella, John Laughlin, Gary Legendre, Wayne Levet, Andrew Lukinovich, Marian Locicero, Carlo Maniglia, Bill Martin, Judith McKey, John Mitchell, Lauren Morse, Mary Morvant, Robert Mulla, Bonnie Nastasi, Bill Newman, Amy Neyrey, Aleykutta Pakal, Nakia Pagán, Stanley Pearse, Johnny Pitcher, Sr., Rose Rabito, Marie Reboul, Charlotte Rempel, Ada Elba Rodríguez, Adrian Romani, Charlotte Ruiz, Avery Sallean, Joe Shields, Sherri Schneller, Carl Smith, Jr., Anne Schneider, Kassie Schuster, Crucia Mae Skertich, Mary Sprague, Earl Stanley, Carol Stiegler, Martin Stokes, Harold Stutson, Zachary Swanson, Pam Tillman, Susan Turgeau, Sigfrido Urtecho, Terry Wagner, Joel Warren, Londyn Watson, Elizabeth Webber, Betty Welch, Nathan Williamson, Fr. Otis Young

Saturday/Sábado, January 9 4:00 PM Linda Schmidtke †, Peter Catalano †, Rosalie Salvaggio †, Gregory Juan † Rita Hernandez & Paul Schmitt †, Rose & Vic Deutschman †, Kim Kohler †, Carol Molere †, Robert Iovenitti †, George Giacobbe †, Edmond Daigle †, Brenda E. Sapp †, Christy Peveto, Sharon Huffman †, Wilna F. Cuttito Dorie †, William “Bill” Cochran Sunday/Domingo, January 10 8:30 AM Jesse D’Arcangelo † 10:00 AM Katherine Hutchinson †, Richard Staub †, Drago Cvitanovich †, Elizabeth Cutrera †, Ron Held †, Wilna F.Cuttito Dorie †, Colette Ford-Villere †, Susan Vitrano †, Nancy Montelepre †, Alvina Legendre †, Donna Rossner †, Victims of Abortion, Helen M. LeBourgeois †, Adam Ward †, Bea, Jim, & Bebe Kinberger † Avie & Williams Family, 11:30 PM All Parishioners 1:00 PM Yaira Rosada, José Arturo Galvez † 4:00 PM Yolanda Ruiz Monday/Lunes, January 11 8:15 AM Linda Schmidtke † Tuesday/Martes, January 12 8:15 AM Carol Dares † 5:30 PM Edmond Daigle † Wednesday/Miércoles, January 13 8:15 AM Philip Dodson † 5:30 PM Paulino Lopez † Thursday/Jueves, January 14 8:15 AM Grace Held † 5:30 PM Adam Ward † Friday/Viernes, January 15 8:15 AM Msgr. James Songy † Saturday/Sábado, January 16 8:15 AM All Parishioners

† denotes deceased

Prayer for America to Our Blessed Mother

O Most Blessed Virgin Mother of Mercy, at this most crucial time, we entrust the United States of America to your loving care. Most Holy Mother, we beg you to reclaim this land for the glory of your Son. Overwhelmed with the burden of the sins of our nation, we cry to you from the depths of our hearts and seek refuge in your motherly protection. Look down with mercy upon us and touch the hearts of our people. Amen.

FEAST OF FAITH

The Sign of the Cross

At the beginning of our prayer, we make the sign of the cross together. This sign, simple and powerful, operates on many levels. We trace the sign of the cross over our bodies, reminding ourselves that the cross of Christ has become our source of resurrection, life, and grace. With this sign, we also profess our faith in the Trinity: the presider does not say “in the names,” but “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”—three persons, one God. The sign of the cross is also a baptismal reminder, for every sign of the cross echoes the words spoken over us at our baptism, which marked our entry into the saving mystery of Christ. This many-layered sign is also our primary sign of blessing: the cross is traced over people, places, and things upon which we ask God to impart divine benediction. In blessing ourselves with the sign of the cross at the beginning of Mass, we acknowledge the mystery that has gathered us together: that Christ, the crucified and risen One, is living, and that we are members of his Body. Our response, our Amen, is our yes to all this, our first profession of faith.

INFORMATION PAGE

CHURCH NAME: St Clement of Rome BULLETIN NO. 515146 Date: January 10, 2021 CONTACT: Nicole Jouandot 504-887-7821 PAGES 9 TRANSMISSION DAY/TIME: Wednesday noon SOFTWARE Publisher 2007 Adobe 9 COPIES: 700 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: (Message to production if needed)