MULTICULTURAL FAMILY OF FAITH 2402 33rd Street Kenner louisiana 70065

Phone: (504) 443-3174 Fax: (504) 443-5499 Ministry of Concern (504) 441-5014

Website: stjeromecatholic.org E-mail: stjeromepsh@archdiocese-no.org

MISSION STATEMENT: “We, the people of St. Jerome, share the mission of the Catholic Church to love and to worship God, our Father. We share the peace of Christ and the hope of eternal salvation with people of all cultures, races, nationalities and ages, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are committed to developing and carrying out those programs and

activities that will enable us to achieve that goal together”.

PASTORAL/ CLERICAL STAFF

Rev. David Dufour, Pastor Deacon Lieu Tran, Permanent Deacon Mrs. Gail Bordelon , D.R.E. Mrs. Martha Narváez, Parish Secretary Mrs. Martha Brown, Receptionist

Office Hours: 9-12 Noon & 1- 5 PM (Mon.-Fri.)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND FORMATION: Courses/Classes, Retreats/Retiros, RCIA, Religious Ed 1st.-12th Grades (Tues. & Wed.)

MINISTRIES AND GROUPS Pastoral Council, Finance Committee, Liturgy Commit-tee, Unity-Hospitality Committee, Building and Mainte-nance Committee.

Liturgical Ministries: Altar Servers, Ushers, Choirs, Proclaimers, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Society, St. Jerome Knights of Columbus-3310 Florida Ave. (469-6736).

PRAYER AND DEVOTIONS

Eucharistic Adoration: Wed. (9:45 AM-12:00 NOON)

Clases de Liturgia:(Lunes 7:00PM) Novena: Perpetual Help (Tuesday after 9am Mass)

Neo-Catechumenate: (Thursday 7:30 PM)

Grupo Carismático (Viernes 7:00 PM) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Jerome Church

ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

9:00 A.M. ENGLISH MASS IN THE CHURCH

WITH ASHES

7:00 P.M. BILINGUAL MASS IN THE CHURCH WITH ASHES

MIERCOLES DE CENIZAS

HORARIO DE MISAS

9:00 A.M. MISA EN INGLÉS CON IMPOSICION DE CENIZAS EN LA IGLESIA

7:00 P.M. MISA BILINGUE CON IMPOSICIÓN

DE CENIZAS EN LA IGLESIA

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 23, 2020 Be holy, for I, the LORD, your God, am holy. — Leviticus 19:2b

Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 23 de febrero de 2020 Sean santos, porque yo, el Señor, soy santo. — Levítico 19:2b

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WE PRAY THE WAY OF THE CROSS EVERY FRIDAY OF LENT IN THE CHURCH 6:00 PM IN ENGLISH AND 7:00 PM IN SPANISH

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FOOLISHNESS Sometimes the idea of repentance seems old-fashioned, naïve, even foolish. But if you’re looking for real foolishness, you’ll find it in today’s readings. We begin with Leviticus and the admonition, “Take no revenge and cherish no grudge” (Leviticus 19:18). We’ve heard that message before, of course, so we might for-get how far it is from the so-called “practical realities of life.” Saint Paul warns us about being practical, though. Whoever considers oneself wise had better “become a fool,” be-cause “the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God” (1 Corinthians 3:18, 19). This “foolishness” continues in the Gospel: “Offer no resistance to one who is evil” (Matthew 5:39). In fact, offer the other cheek when you’ve been slapped. Hand over your coat as well as your shirt. Be like God, who sends sunshine and rain on the bad as well as the good. “So be perfect,” says Jesus, “just as your heavenly Father is per-fect” (5:48). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH FOR THE FESTIVITY OF

MARDI GRAS.

LENTEN REGULATION FASTING is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59 years old. Those

who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength, but eating solid foods

between meals in not permitted.

ABSTINENCE from meals is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years of age and older on Ash Wednesday and every Friday of Lent.

The spirit of the Lenten Season should also be maintained throughout the days of Lent.

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SÉPTIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

NECEDAD A veces la noción del arrepentimiento parece anticuada, ingenua y hasta necia. Pero si buscas locura, la encontrarás en las lecturas de hoy. Comencemos con Levítico y la amonestación “no te vengues ni guardes rencor” (Levítico 19:18). Por supuesto que hemos escuchado este mensaje antes, y por eso puede que olvidemos lo alejado que está de las “realidades prácticas de la vida”, contra las que nos advierte san Pablo. Será mejor que quien se considere sabio “se haga ignorante”, porque “la sabiduría de este mundo es ignorancia ante Dios” (1 Corintios 3:18, 19).

Esta “locura” continúa en el Evangelio: “No hagan resistencia al hombre ma-lo” (Mateo 5:39). De hecho, presenta la otra mejilla, si has sido golpeado. Dale tu abrigo al que te pide la camisa. Sé como Dios que manda el sol y la lluvia sobre justos e injustos. “Sean perfectos”, dice Jesús, “como su Padre celestial es perfecto” (5:48).

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UNA FORMA IMPORTANTE DE APOYAR A NUESTRA COMUNIDAD.

TODOS LOS VIERNES DE CUARESMA REZAREMOS EL VIA CRUCIS 6:00 PM EN INGLÉS Y 7:00 PM EN ESPAÑOL.

¡ ACOMPÁÑENOS!

REGULACIONES DE CUARESMA Es obligación de todos los católicos mayores de 18 años y menores de 59 años AYUNAR durante el Miércoles de Cenizas y Viernes Santo. Aquellos que puedan ayunar deben de comer solo una comida com-plete al día. Si es necesario, se permiten dos comidas pequeñas para

mantener las fuezas entre comidas.

Todos los católicos mayores de 14 años deben de ABSTENERSE de comer carne el Miércoles de Cenizas y todos los Viernes de Cuaresma.

También se debe mantener el espíritu de la temporada durante los días de Cuaresma.

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WEEKLY Schedule

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 7:00 PM Clases de Liturgia. (No hay clase) 7:00 PM Taller de Oración y Vida (Spanish) 7:00 PM Grupo San Andrés. (Spanish) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH 6:00 PM Rel. Ed. Classes– NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH 9:00 AM Mass with Ashes (English) 7:00 PM Mass With Ashes (Bilingual) 7:00 PM Rel. Ed. Classes - NO CLASSES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH 7:00 PM Neo-Cathechumenate FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH 6:00 PM Way of the Cross. (English) 7:00 PM Via Crucis (Spanish) 7:00PM Grupo Carismático. (Spanish) 7:00PM R.I.C.A.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH 9:00 AM - St. Jerome Liturgy Committee Comité Litúrgico de San Jerónimo 4:00 PM - Vigil Mass 5:00 PM - Ministries Appreciation Night

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Cole Bienvenue, Ira & Mar-jory Milan, Isidro Ramirez, Linda Moses, Sylvia Ann Young, Gene & Sheila Russell, Iván & Angela Jaramillo, Scott Gilbert, Bill & Martha Stafford, Ro-sa Patzan, Louis De Anda, Mercedes Ramos Osorio, Kristine Graff, Mary Ann Mount, Esperanza Flores,

Mauricio López, Cesar Echeverria, Jackie Boudin, Alexis Al-len, Jenni Cummins, Sizie Anthony, Arnoldo Smith, Judith W., Linda Canizales, Ana Cecilia Brenes, José A. Martínez, Sindy Herrmann, Jorge & Carlos García, Arin Babsty, Glenn Guidry, Glenn Geraci, Wendy Bentel, Sandra Birk, Carla Randall Andrews, Héctor Castellón, Gabriela Rivera, Donna Schedler, Jeanne Hyde, Margarita Pérez, Marsha Rast, Linda Poirrier, Marie Stewart, Edward Rehage, Lubia Juarez, Dillan McTer-mas, M. Carol Woods, Mary Liles, Kathelyn West, Armand Russel, Patricia Touchet, Steve Fleming, Amanda Mc Ternan, David Pembo, Karen James, Michael & Joanne Montgomery, Clarisa & Jorge Merle, Owen J. Lacour, Sr., Arthur Wail, Stephanie & Gregory Frazier, Steven D. Murphy & Family, Lisa Devenport, Craig Dorran, Robert Munter, Andrea Godoy, Brenda Teppen, Jean Garaudy, Vita Elmer, Stephanie Matherne, Hattie & Steven Bailey, Mr.& Mrs. Joe Du Luca, Allen Weiner, Blake Graff, Brent & Michelle Smith, Nick Gahchan, Ted Fraiche, Wilma Normand, Charles Stansbury, Aida del Carmen Méndez, A.Varela, Beverly Phelps, Mary Babin, Margarita Mesa, Mitch Leger & those in hospitals, nurs-ing homes & confined to their homes.

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THE SANCTUARY LIGHT IN CHURCH BURNS IN MEMORY OF

MARRIA NORMAND MADERE

I AM THE LORD Today’s first reading concludes in classic Leviti-

cal style: “I am the LORD.” Over and over again, the book of Leviticus punctuates its para-

graphs with that simple statement: “I am the LORD.” Relentlessly repeating that phrase, the

word of God reminds us that God is the LORD—and we are not. We did not construct the world; we did not create ourselves. Remembering our

status as mere creatures comes as a shock to us at times, especially when we flex and pose as mas-

ters of our own tiny universes. On the other hand, knowing we are “merely” God’s beloved

children can free us. When we accept that God is the source and summit of all wisdom, we ap-

proach life with a growing stillness, an openness to God’s powerful action in the world.

Today’s readings reflect on our communal identity as disciples. Before we begin Lent together in a few

days, we take time to appreciate what God has done by giving us our family of faith. In Leviticus, God

tells Moses to “speak to the whole Israelite communi-ty” and give them instructions for living in love. Mo-ses passes along the message—to each and every be-liever—that God’s people must strive together for ho-liness. Saint Paul echoes this message, insisting that we are indeed God’s holy children. As temples of the Spirit, we belong to Christ and to one another. This mutual belonging is a blessing and a challenge. In

Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus sets a high bar for Christian community: his followers must love not only those who are easy to love, but also the people who upset us. Together, let us ask God to give us this kind of

love.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND 4:00 PM Parish Family.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD

8:00 AM GOOD HEALTH: Amparo Lizama - María A. López

Intenciones del Arbol Viviente.

10:00 AM GOOD HEALTH Scott Gilbert - Pauline Goddard. REST IN PEACE: Syble Harris - Manuel Perez Emily Dubois Sanders - Mary King Nicolini Jude Clark - Marria Madere - Catherine Campi. . 12:00 PM GOOD HEALTH: Carlos y Jorge García - Margarita Pérez Lubia Juárez - Rosa Patzán - Marvin Cuevas 12:00 PM: REST IN PEACE: Amarilis y Mirna Merle – Eduardo Aguilar- Rafael, Noris y Elizabeth Ortega - Matilde Correa - Francisco Mayorquín - Dolores Avila - Concepción Arriaza - Luisa y José Padilla Soto - David Michael Galeas Robert Moore - Manuel Martínez - Julia Palacios - Sara Oliva - Dorotea López - Andrew Claros.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 9:00 AM James Michel Roach. (D)

TUESDAY FERUARY 25TH 9:00 AM Lena & Edward Smaguez (D. Anniv) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH 9:00 AM Marria Madere - Catherine Campi (D) English Mass with Ashes. 7:00 PM María Magdalena Medina. (D) Bilingual Mass with Ashes. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH 9:00 AM Serafín Cáceres-Marina Chávez. (D) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH 9:00 AM Mike Buisson– Mary Ann Miorana (Good Health) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH 4:00 PM Virgie Fousch - Susan Compagno Tony Pierce-Joseph & Claire Lazaro Christopher Evangelista.

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YO SOY EL SEÑOR La primera lectura de hoy concluye con un estilo clásico del Levítico: “Yo soy el Señor”. Una y ot-

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os nos recuerda que Dios es el Señor, y no no-sotros. Nosotros no hicimos el mundo, no nos

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