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“You shall love the Lord your God with all your hear , with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your st eng h.” Mark 12:29
Living God’s Word Mass Intentions
Loving one’s neighbor as oneself stands the NOVEMBER 1 ‐ 7 REQUESTED BY:
common wisdom of “charity begins at home” on Mon 7:30 AM Dominick Anzalone+ Family
its head. Yet Jesus’ commandments are not Tues 11:30 AM Daisy Arvello+ Arvello Children
new. It makes one wonder how the common Wed 7:30 AM Special Inten on Family
wisdom got to be so common. Thur 11:30 AM Angelina Bryja+ Dominican Clergy
Gospel love is not about feelings. It’s about choosing to Fri 7:30 AM Carlo LaPuma+ Mom, Virginia LaMonica
care regardless of how we feel. It’s about making decisions Sat 4:00 PM PURGATORIAL
based upon the vision of Jesus regardless of how many Frank A. Spali a+ Wife, Rosemary
other visions are demanding our allegiance. If we wait until Jo Ellen Marten+ Tommy
we feel like loving, well, we may in fact never get around to Phillip Notariano+ Daughters & Families
loving. Gospel love is about the will without paying any
Margaret Magliolo+ Husband & Sons
attention at all to the emotions.
Carol Seaman Hogue+ Barbara Guillot
In The Road Less Traveled, M. Scott Peck distinguishes
between infatuation and love. Infatuation, he says, is when Reggie McIntyre+ Sam & Pat Tallo
we allow all the walls that we have put up in order to Patricia A. Lee+ Sister, Gaynell Lee
protect ourselves to collapse and thus permit another to People of the Parish
enter into the most sacred and vulnerable portions of our 6:00 PM Alicia Gomez Husband & Family
lives. We think that in such a way we are becoming one Sun 7:30 AM Louis & Mary Bertone+ Daughter, Mary Louise Sinagra
with another because there are no more walls to divide us, Sun 9:30 AM Deacon Wallace Gainey, Jr.+ Gainey Family
except that before long our walls begin to go back up one
Frances Marie Milazzo+ Husband, Louis & Family
by one.
Dr. Albert J. Douce e+ Wife, Carol
On the other hand, notes Peck, real love is not about
collapsing our walls but about expanding them in never- John Dupuis+ Eileen Burke
ending fashion, thereby choosing to allow more and more Zachary Joseph Cutrer+ Mom & Dad
people into the deepest portions of our lives. Real love is Josephine Graziano+ Jeanne & Roland Haydel
the choices we make and not feelings we experience. Dana & Lori Cerise+ Dad
Once we begin to choose to live in such a fashion, says Arthur D. Daussat+ Family
Jesus, we are not far from the kingdom of God.
—Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Helen Duran+ M. McInnis
Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
Sun 11:30 AM Tony & Rosalie Pecoraro+ Jim & Lois Perrin
First Reading — The LORD, the God of your Sun 5:00 PM Elsie Major+ John & Toni Dorsa
fathers, will give you a land flowing with milk
and honey (Deuteronomy 6:2-6).
Psalm — I love you, Lord, my strength
(Psalm 18).
Second Reading — Jesus is always able to save The Holy Ghost 2022
those who approach God through him
(Hebrews 7:23-28). Mass Book will be open
Gospel — To love God with all your heart and to
love your neighbor as yourself is worth more in November.
than all burnt offerings and sacrifices
(Mark 12:28b-34).
“God is love and love is humble, it does not exalt itself, but comes down like the rain that
falls to the earth and brings life. But how can we adopt the same direction as Jesus…
Dedication is needed, but that is not enough. It is difficult alone, but not impossible, for we
have a strength within that helps us… It is a grace, a fire that the Spirit has kindled in us that
needs to be nurtured.” Pope Francis
PARISH OFFICE PARISH STAFF RECONCILIATION
601 North Oak Street • Hammond, LA 70401 Fr. Robert Merced, O.P., Pastor Saturday 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm or by appointment
Fr. Cayet Mangiaracina, O.P., Associate Pastor BAPTISMS
Office Hours: Rev. Bro. Mauricio Salazar, O.P., Deacon Contact Trisha Labbe at 985-345-3360 ext 28 or
Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. tlabbe@hgchurch.org at least 6 weeks in advance.
TelePhone: 985-345-3360 • Fax: 985-542-4191
Trisha Labbe, Director of Religious Education
Website: www.hgchurch.org Melissa Berghausen, Youth Minister MARRIAGES
Lea Smith, Parish Secretary Contact the Parish Office at 985-345-3360 ext 21
HOLY GHOST SCHOOL Larisa Simmons, Data Administrator/Pastoral Asst. CONFIRMATION
Donna Wallette, Holy Ghost School Principal Kim Taylor, Bookkeeper Preparation begins in the 9th grade.
Telephone: 985-345-0977 Cheryl Brothers, Music Director Contact Melissa Berghausen at 985-345-3360 ext 26 or
Website:www.hgschool.org mberghausen@hgchurch.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am & 5:00 pm (Youth)
Daily: 7:30 am Monday, Wednesday & Friday and 11:30 am Tuesday & Thursday
Holy Days: 7:30 am, 12:15 pm, 6:00 pm
Stewardship
4 of Finance
October 17, 2021
1st Collection .….……….…..……...…......$ 15,881.82
Online….………..………..…..…..…...........$ 7,493.50
Total ………...…………...…….……….......$ 23,375.32
No Second Collection Next Week
Please remember your financial stewardship to Holy Ghost and
place your contributions in the collection baskets by the
baptismal font. If you are unable to attend Mass, please consider
mailing your contributions weekly (601 N Oak St, Hammond, THANK YOU for your generous response to the
LA 70401), make an online contribution through online giving collection for the Society for the Propagation
(https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/499) or place your donation of the Faith last weekend on World Mission
envelope in the mail slot on the front door of the Church Office. Sunday. Our parish raised $(insert amount).
Readings for Next Sunday You may stay connected year-round to the
Pope’s missions, continuing the commitment
First Reading………...………….....1 Kings 17:10-16 of World Mission Sunday, by visiting
Second Reading..……….......Hebrews 9:24-28 MISSIO.org
Gospel Reading…...................Mark 12:38-44
INVITATION TO PRAYER
Vespers Prayer Service
Flowers on the Altar Saturday, November 6, 2021
5:00 PM
Donated (following 4:00 Mass)
In Loving Memory Of The Marian Servants of the Visitation invite you
to join us for an
Daussat and All Souls’ Day prayer service.
We will be praying, by name, for those
Pearson Families in our parish who have died during
the past year.
from Family
Please join us in praying for your deceased
loved one.
We Pray for the Sick Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults
We entrust to the care of Christ, the Divine Physician, those
RCIA is the process of becoming a Catholic for non‐
members of our parish family who are in need of healing of
body, mind or spirit, especially: bap zed and bap zed persons of Chris an
Frances Ard, Patricia Friedman, Kathy Petermann, Leticia denomina ons. Persons, bap zed in the Catholic
Rubio, Ernest Deffes, Frank Deffes, Mamie & Ethan faith tradi on, who have not received the sacrament
Vuskovich, Michael (Mike) Crapanzano, Dan Burchfield,
CJ Schiro, Denise Norwood, James Joseph Catalanotto, (s) of Confirma on and/or Eucharist, are encouraged
Michael Dvornak, Larry & Faye Moran, Haleigh Margaret to join this process.
Del Rio, Joey Graziano, Gabby Young
If you seek intentions for someone who is sick, please contact Larisa 2021 RCIA Inquiry will begin
Simmons at 985/345-3360 ext. 27 or lmears@hgchurch.org. Names November 14, 2021.
must be submitted by Monday to be added for the following
weekend. Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks.
Please keep in mind that we pray for all the sick in the prayers of For all those interested in joining RCIA, contact:
the faithful at every Mass. Trisha Labbé (985) 345-3360 Ext. 28
If you are needing immediate prayers, please call our Prayer Line:
Elaine Annina 985/345-3787 or tlabbe@hgchurch.org
“Let us pray to the Madonna: she – even
COME PRAY THE ROSARY though she was the greatest – did not seek to
Join us in honoring our beloved Mother, rise up, but was the humble servant of the
Mary, by reciting the Rosary on Sundays Lord, and is completely immersed in our
25 minutes before Mass. service to help us encounter Jesus.”
Pope Francis
Welcome the Newly Baptized The Catholic
in Our Parish
Daughters Bake
In the month of September we
welcomed the following into our Parish: Sale is back!
Connor Daniel Cookies, Cakes and Pies….OH MY!!!
This year the bake sale will be a pre-order, pre-paid
Brady Daniel event. Members of the Catholic Daughters will have a
Maverick Martin table outside the Church on Nov. 6th & 7th to take
orders. We will be selling delicious Italian cookies,
cakes and pies for the holidays. You can also order by
calling 985-507-1383. Orders must be submitted by
The Sacrament of Baptism Sunday, November 21st for pickup on Saturday,
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in December 4th at 111 N. Oak Street, Hammond.
a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship.
Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is
the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace In honor of Veterans Day (Thursday, Nov.
of God's love. To register your child for the Sacrament of 11th) and as a small thank you to those
Baptism, please complete the child information form
found on the church website under the red religious Veterans who have given so much for our
education tab; Contact Trisha Labbe at 985.345.3360, ext. country and have lost their way, the CDA is
28 or email at tlabbe@hgchurch.org. planning a meal and to provide Wal-Mart
All parents and godparents must attend a Baptism gift cards to the Veterans staying at the
Seminar prior to receiving the Sacrament. Quad A facility in Tickfaw.
Our Baptism seminar is now offered online through We are asking for donations to support this
hgchurch.org. Upon completion of the seminar you will “Thank You” celebration. Please stop by
receive your certificate. our table outside the church on
Nov. 6th & 7th for more information and to
Homebound Ministry pick up a Veterans prayer card.
For those who are physically unable to attend
Mass, please call the Church office,
985-345-3360, to request a visit from our
Homebound Ministry.
CHRISTMAS Holy Ghost Catholic School will be
hosting a Holiday Gift Auction.
ANGEL TREE November 6th & 7th, 2021
HGCS Gym
Online via Handbid
Once again, in the spirit of the Advent
season, Holy Ghost Catholic Church, with You must be 15 years or older to enter
the help of our church community, is the Gym and 18 years or older to
adopting special “Angels” who are in bid via Handbid.
(annual raffles, family event and the big
need. The ANGEL tags will be on the auction will be held in the Spring)
Angel Giving Tree, which will be located
in the Church, next to the Altar, the Any questions, donations or for more
weekend of Nov. 20/21. details contact Amanda Vito @
All Angel Tags must be signed out and avito@hgschoool.org
gifts must be brought to the Church
Office no later than Dec. 13.
GIVE THANKS To Our ADVERTISERS
**Volunteers are needed to help assist signing
out tags for the weekends of Nov 20/21 and By Calling Them First.
Nov. 27/28. If available to volunteer, please text Holy Ghost Representa ve is Patricia Parsons at
Donna Miller @ 985-969-0104.** parsonsp@jspaluch.com or 225-978-9644.
In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is
"sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened
for service to the Body of Christ.
Congratulations to these young men and women who
received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Monday, October
25th with Bishop Michael Duca presiding:
Colin Amerson, Carli Anderson, Amanda Babin, Karli Balado, Bryce
Beard, MacKenzie Bergeron, Theresa Blanchard, Adam Bondurant,
Olivia Brouillette, Ethan Buras, Blake Capdeboscq, Luke Carballo,
Thomas Carlisle, Luke Coats, Kamryn DeMarco, Brody Doan,
Tanner Dufrene, Matthew Espinia, Madelyn Flanagan, Averi
Gagliano, Hailey Gauff, Sophia Geisler, Ashley Graziano, Caden
Haidet, Ian Hoover, KatiRose Hoover, Ryan Hoover, William
Hudspeth, Liam Jackson, Taylor Karr, Kade Kern, Samuel Kliebert,
Cade Kraus, Bentley Kugler, Allie Landry, Ella LeSaicherre, Logan
Love, Paris Marques, Jo'Rie Martin, Jaden Patti, Davis Peltier,
Maria Piazza, Rebecca Pisciotta, Kaitlyn Potrament, Sophia Pray,
Mia Prima, Jonah Revere, Abigail Ruiz, Dominick Schillage, Blayne
Schilling, Taylor Schmidt, Bryce Simoneaux, Ashlyn Sins, Ashtyn
Sledge, Landry Smith, Owen Smith, Spencer Smith, Brady Tallo,
Mary Grace Thibodeaux, Trey Tobin, Trey Vito, Julia White
Trigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Oficina de Holy Ghost LECTURAS DE HOY
985-345-3360 Primera lectura
Párroco, Rev. Roberto Merced OP Deuteronomio 6, 2-6.
Vicario Parroquial, Rev. Cayet
Mangiaracina OP Segunda lectura
Diácono, Mauricio Salazar OP Hebreos 7, 23-28.
Confesiones Evangelio
Todos los Sábados de 3:00 a 3:45pm o durante los Marcos 12, 8-34.
días de semana llamar para hacer una cita con el
sacerdote al 985-345-3360
Reflexiones sobre la lecturas de hoy
Reglamentos de Bautismo
para ser padrino o madrina. Las leyes de Dios no intentan atormentarnos
Deben ser lo suficientemente maduros como para o ser una carga. Al contrario, son señales que
llevar a cabo la responsabilidad de ser padrinos, nos guían por el sendero de la buena vida. Por
por lo menos 16 años de edad. lo tanto, la buena vida requiere que amemos a
Deben de estar completamente iniciados en la fe, Dios y nos amemos unos a otros. No debemos
(haber recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, seguir las leyes divinas por miedo a lo que
Confirmación y Eucaristía). pudiera ocurrir si no las seguimos, más bien
Deben ser miembros de la Iglesia Católica y libres
para llevar a cabo esta función de acuerdo a las verlas como un fundamento sobre el cual
regulaciones de la Iglesia (Esto significa que los construir nuestras relaciones y entablar
que no están casados y viven juntos sin casarse confianza con los demás y con Dios.
no son elegibles). La oración Shema de los judíos ortodoxos
Deben conocer la fe y ser católicos practicantes, se basa en la lectura de hoy del
que asistan a misa los domingos y reciban los
sacramentos con regularidad.
Deuteronomio: “Escucha, pues, Israel”. Cada
No debe ser el padre o la madre de quien va a ser mañana la persona recita la oración como una
bautizado. profesión de amor a Dios y un compromiso
Deben de tomar las clases pre-bautismales. de obediencia a Dios a lo largo del día. Así
Deben de completar los formularios transmiten el amor a Dios a sus hijos, de
correspondientes y entregarlos en la oficina por lo generación en generación.
menos dos semanas antes de que se efectúe el
bautismo
¿Le gustaría que su boda civil fuese reconocida y AVIZO
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Debido a los daños causados por la
En la iglesia existe una ley que permite que un
matrimonio civil pueda ser revalidado y bendecido. Este tormenta, continuaremos usando la
proceso forma parte del derecho canónico de la iglesia antigua iglesia (Salón Parroquial) para la
# 1161 y se conoce por su nombre en latin como "Sanatio
en Radice", que significa "sanación en la raíz." Por celebracion de las Misas
medio de este proceso un matrimonio civil puede
convertirse en un matrimonio reconocido por las leyes de
la Iglesia Católica.
Todo matrimono civil puede ser sanado siempre y
cuando no hayan impedimentos existentes; como por
Santa Madre de Dios
ejemplo, un matrimonio previo que requiera una
anulación. Normalmente la sanación de un matrimono se Ruega por Nosotros
hace sin ceremonia.
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