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Mass from Divine Mercy Parish
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | Independence Day Weekend
Parish Resources and Announcements
This Week's Edition of the Parish Bulletin: CLICK HERE
This Week’s Edition of Fr. Cooper’s Corner: CLICK HERE
This Week’s Edition of the Clarion Herald: CLICK HERE
What is Spiritual Communion: CLICK HERE
To Read Fr. Cooper’s Letter on Parish Stewardship: CLICK HERE
This Week’s Edition of Fr. Cooper’s Corner: CLICK HERE
This Week’s Edition of the Clarion Herald: CLICK HERE
What is Spiritual Communion: CLICK HERE
To Read Fr. Cooper’s Letter on Parish Stewardship: CLICK HERE
Let Us Continue to be Vigilant!
A Message from Fr. Cooper
The safety and well-being of the parishioners of Divine Mercy Parish remains a top priority as we continue our phased reopening of our Church building for the public celebration of Mass and the sacraments as well as the phased reopening of our campus for the various ministries of our parish.
With the Governor’s 28 day extension of the Phase 2 Guidelines, an increase in the number of individuals hospitalized because of the virus, and a renewed call to be more vigilant in our efforts to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, I am asking that each parishioner once again read the protocols listed below as an opportunity to refresh and renew our commitment to protecting the public health because of the care and concern that we have for each other. This will require patience, generosity, self-sacrifice, and above all Charity. This also requires self-responsibility from each of us.
The protocols listed below have been formulated by the staff at Divine Mercy Parish and guided by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the Governor’s Office, the CDC, and the Louisiana Department of Health. It is up to us as a community to work together so that our Masses and liturgies may continue in the safest manner possible.
Please note that due to the emergency proclamation signed by Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn, all parishioners must wear a mask or other face covering for the duration of Mass or any other sacramental celebration in the Church building. We will monitor the proper use of masks and face coverings in the Church building as directed by civil authorities. As set forth in the emergency proclamation, the following count as a mask: cloth masks, scarves, bandanas, other cloth/fabric face coverings (gaiters, etc.), face shields, and medical masks. If one is unable to wear a mask because of certain health conditions, please call the Parish Office to speak to a priest or deacon. Love thy neighbor … wear a mask!
I appreciate your willingness to abide by the following protocols, and I look forward to worshiping with you at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
With the Governor’s 28 day extension of the Phase 2 Guidelines, an increase in the number of individuals hospitalized because of the virus, and a renewed call to be more vigilant in our efforts to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, I am asking that each parishioner once again read the protocols listed below as an opportunity to refresh and renew our commitment to protecting the public health because of the care and concern that we have for each other. This will require patience, generosity, self-sacrifice, and above all Charity. This also requires self-responsibility from each of us.
The protocols listed below have been formulated by the staff at Divine Mercy Parish and guided by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the Governor’s Office, the CDC, and the Louisiana Department of Health. It is up to us as a community to work together so that our Masses and liturgies may continue in the safest manner possible.
Please note that due to the emergency proclamation signed by Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn, all parishioners must wear a mask or other face covering for the duration of Mass or any other sacramental celebration in the Church building. We will monitor the proper use of masks and face coverings in the Church building as directed by civil authorities. As set forth in the emergency proclamation, the following count as a mask: cloth masks, scarves, bandanas, other cloth/fabric face coverings (gaiters, etc.), face shields, and medical masks. If one is unable to wear a mask because of certain health conditions, please call the Parish Office to speak to a priest or deacon. Love thy neighbor … wear a mask!
I appreciate your willingness to abide by the following protocols, and I look forward to worshiping with you at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Out of compliance with the precautions regarding COVID-19, Catholic Counseling Service (CCS) continues to offer telehealth services to individuals, couples, and families through the phone or video-conferencing platforms. This new and effective method of counseling allows CCS to extend our services across the arch-diocese to areas we weren’t previously available. Beginning Monday, May 18th, we will resume our face-to-face counseling at our New Orleans office; however, staff and clients are required to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all, including wearing face masks and maintaining 6 feet apart where possible.
Through the generosity of a donor, CCS has received a grant to increase the number of clients we can assist with the cost of counseling, including providing pro bono services when necessary. CCS offers counseling for $50 a session and will continue to use a sliding scale to assist anyone looking for counseling. We are committed to removing finances as an obstacle to mental health services.
Anyone interested in counseling can speak to our intake coordinator by calling our main office at 504-861-6245. If we are unable to answer a call, please leave a message with their name and preferred contact phone number and someone will return their call within the next business day to complete the intake and schedule an appointment. All calls are completely confidential. We are proud to continue our mission of providing quality and affordable counseling to the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Through the generosity of a donor, CCS has received a grant to increase the number of clients we can assist with the cost of counseling, including providing pro bono services when necessary. CCS offers counseling for $50 a session and will continue to use a sliding scale to assist anyone looking for counseling. We are committed to removing finances as an obstacle to mental health services.
Anyone interested in counseling can speak to our intake coordinator by calling our main office at 504-861-6245. If we are unable to answer a call, please leave a message with their name and preferred contact phone number and someone will return their call within the next business day to complete the intake and schedule an appointment. All calls are completely confidential. We are proud to continue our mission of providing quality and affordable counseling to the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
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Current Information on our Mass Schedule, the Celebration of the Sacraments, and
Parish Operations
Updated: June 29, 2020
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We would like to provide you with some important information and details regarding our Mass Schedule, the Celebration of the Sacraments, and Parish Operations in the weeks ahead. Please note that adjustments and changes will be necessary as time unfolds and restrictions and protocols are modified.
- The Weekend Mass Schedule will follow our normal Sunday pattern:
- Saturday: 4PM Vigil Mass and 7PM Vigil Mass (in Spanish)
- Sunday: 8:30AM, 10:30AM and 6:00PM
- Please note that we will be under the restriction of 50% of our occupancy for all Masses and sacramental celebrations in the Church. There will be no "sign-up" to attend Mass. Our ushers will be available at all the Masses to assist with occupancy levels. At the current time, there is plenty of additional seating for parishioners to attend Mass.
- Please remember that Archbishop Aymond has dispensed the people of the Archdiocese from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass until further notice. If someone is vulnerable, in a high-risk category, or is not feeling well, they should not celebrate Mass in church with other people.
- The inspection of all the light fixtures in the main body of the Church has been finalized and appropriate repairs have been completed. All safety concerns have been remedied.
- The Weekday Mass Schedule will follow our normal pattern:
- Monday-Tuesday: 6:30PM
- Wednesday-Friday: 7:30AM
- Those who are vulnerable, in a high-risk category, or who are desiring to avoid larger crowds, may consider attending a weekday Mass.
- To avoid people gathering around the confessional during Mass times and to maintain proper social distancing, the normal parish Confession Schedule is dispensed until further notice.
- Bilingual Confessions will be heard each Sunday from 3:00-4:00PM in the Church Confessional. Please sit in the pews outside the confessional to adhere to proper social distancing requirements.
- To schedule an appointment for individual Confession, please call the Parish Office at 504-466-5016, ext. 116. Arrangements will be discussed between the priest and penitent.
- Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals may be celebrated in the Church provided that the number in attendance does not exceed 50% of the building’s occupancy. Please call the Parish Office for more information.
- The same protocols listed below must be observed for the celebration of all the sacraments.
- Please be aware that Funeral Homes may be under different requirements and/or guidelines from the Department of Health. Divine Mercy Parish must cooperate with those protocols. Please contact the Funeral Home of your choice for additional information.
- The Church will be open according to our normal, pre-pandemic schedule. The main doors of the Church building will be open Monday - Friday from 9AM – 5PM so that individuals may access the Narthex of Church. Evening, weekend, and early morning hours will depend on the Mass schedule.
- The Parish Office has returned to normal business hours with limited access to visitors. Essential volunteers should be in contact with Sherryl or Antoinette in reference to resuming important ministerial and clerical functions. The use of volunteers in the Church Office will be prohibited until further notice.
- Clergy will remain available to address all ministerial and pastoral needs. Please call the Parish Office if you need to speak with a priest or deacon.
- The Adoration Chapel is open. The current protocols for the chapel are listed below. For more information, please contact our Adoration Chapel Coordinators: Janice Vitenas (504-259-0455) or Wanda Paternostro (504-669-5477).
- Recorded Sunday Mass will be provided each Sunday morning for those who are vulnerable, in a high-risk category, or who are desiring to avoid larger crowds. We are working with our friends at Hope and Purpose Ministries to continue to provide this much needed ministry for the foreseeable future. Mass will be available at 8:00AM each Sunday morning on both the Parish Website (www.divinemercyparish.org) and the Parish Facebook Page (@DivineMercyKenner).
- For the most up to date information on Ministerial Activities/Organizational Meetings during the summer months, please visit the parish website: http://www.divinemercyparish.org/latest-information.html
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School will resume classes on Thursday, August 13th, for Grades 1st-7th. Parents should visit the school website regularly for the latest information.
- Due to regulations from the Louisiana Department of Health, the CDC, and internal policies of Divine Mercy Parish, Masses, Communion Services, and visits from Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are prohibited at the following health care centers that are located within the boundaries of Divine Mercy Parish: Nouveau Marc, Ochsner Kenner, Chateau Living Center, and Inspired Living. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion may resume visits to the Homebound if both the minister and those to whom they are visiting are comfortable with the appointment. Extraordinary Ministers are reminded to take appropriate protective measures. For additional information please contact Guy Favaloro.
Changes and Modifications in Mass Protocols
A Message from Fr. Cooper
Updated: July 2, 2020
The following protocols must be observed by those attending Mass and the celebration of all sacraments within the Church building:
These cautions will remain in force until such time as prudence dictates that our normal practices be resumed. As the situation develops, I will consider additional measures that may be indicated by circumstances. I thank you in advance for your cooperation, understanding, patience, and flexibility.
- I am asking that proper social distancing be observed in the Church building; of course, families may sit together. Social distancing must also be observed in the Communion procession. To reduce the risk of contagion, the number of ministers available for the distribution of communion will be greatly reduced. Social distancing must also be observed as parishioners depart Mass. Please do not gather in the Narthex of the Church before or after Mass.
- Due to the emergency proclamations signed by Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn, all parishioners must wear a mask or other face covering for the duration of Mass or any other sacramental celebration in the Church building. As set forth in the emergency proclamation, the following count as a mask: cloth masks, scarves, bandanas, other cloth/fabric face coverings (gaiters, etc.), face shields, and medical masks. If one is unable to wear a mask because of certain health conditions, please call the Parish Office to speak to a priest or deacon.
- I am asking and encouraging all parishioners to bring a personal bottle of hand sanitizer to maintain proper hygiene.
- I am asking you the faithful who are sick or who are experiencing symptoms of sickness not to attend Mass. To worship God and to be nourished by Him is at the very foundation of our Christian life. However, it is a violation of the Christian charity you owe to yourself and others to go to work, school, or church when you are contagious.
- The Archbishop highly encourages those who are very elderly, sick, experiencing symptoms of illness, or who are at high risk of illness not to attend Mass. (A dispensation from the Sunday obligation has been granted by the Archbishop until further notice).
- If you desire to have a hardcopy of the Mass readings and prayers to facilitate your entering into worship, I am asking that you bring your own copy of the St. Joseph Missal, the Magnificat, or other resource. Missalettes will not be available at this time to reduce the spread of contagions.
- Until further notice, projected song lyrics will not be available. Please pick up a copy of the bulletin upon entering Church. The second half of the bulletin will serve as our Worship Aid. It contains both the hymns and the prayers recited at the beginning and conclusion of Mass. We kindly ask that you take your copy of the bulletin home with you to decrease the risk of spreading contagions.
- To maintain proper social distancing requirements, the distribution of the “Children’s Bulletin” will be discontinued for the foreseeable future.
- I am asking those attending Mass to extend a non-physical contact gesture such as a smile or nod at the Sign of Peace during Mass.
- I am suspending the distribution of the Precious Blood of Christ via the Chalice. Please keep in mind that the Body of Christ alone contains the fullness of the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Holy Water fonts will remain empty until further notice so as not to spread any contagions.
- Please refrain from holding hands during the “Our Father.”
- All clergy and lay ministers must maintain proper hygiene. Hand sanitizer will be available for clergy and liturgical ministers in both the sacristy and sanctuary.
- I am asking and encouraging all parishioners to receive communion in your hand until further notice. Use of personal hand sanitizer before communion is strongly advised.
- Our janitorial staff continues to sanitize bathrooms, door handles, and other frequently touched surfaces throughout the Church and parish buildings. We have contracted with both a professional cleaning service and a biohazard company to properly sanitize the Church and parish facilities in accordance with the enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols issued by the CDC and the Louisiana Department of Health.
These cautions will remain in force until such time as prudence dictates that our normal practices be resumed. As the situation develops, I will consider additional measures that may be indicated by circumstances. I thank you in advance for your cooperation, understanding, patience, and flexibility.
Adoration Chapel Reopening Protocols
Updated: June 30, 2020
The Adoration Chapel is open. The following protocols should be observed by those visiting the Chapel:
For more information, please contact our Adoration Chapel Coordinators: Janice Vitenas (504-259-0455) or Wanda Paternostro (504-669-5477).
- Occupancy of the Adoration Chapel is LIMITED TO 4 individuals until further notice.
- Please observe proper social distancing of 6 ft. while in the Chapel.
- Please wear a face mask or other face covering if you are not alone in the chapel and bring a personal bottle of hand sanitizer to maintain proper hygiene.
- If you are sick or experiencing symptoms of illness, please do not visit the Chapel.
- A veil is now available to cover the monstrance if the Blessed Sacrament must be left unattended. Please place the veil on the altar in front of the monstrance if you must leave the Blessed Sacrament alone. If the Blessed Sacrament is veiled when you enter the chapel, please remove the veil and place it on the table near the statue of Mother Mary.
- The sign-in book and all reading materials will not be available at this time to reduce the spread of contagions. You are welcomed to bring personal reading materials from home if you wish (please take them with you when you leave).
- Holy Water fonts will remain empty until further notice.
- Our janitorial staff continues to sanitize bathrooms, door handles, and other frequently touched surfaces throughout the Church and parish buildings. We have contracted with both a professional cleaning service and a biohazard company to properly sanitize the Church and parish facilities in accordance with the enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols issued by the CDC and the Louisiana Department of Health. If you so desire, you may personally disinfect the area you occupy.
- Please check the parish website regularly for updates and/or changes in protocols.
For more information, please contact our Adoration Chapel Coordinators: Janice Vitenas (504-259-0455) or Wanda Paternostro (504-669-5477).
Virtual Vacation Bible School 2020
For more information on our Inaugural 2020 Virtual Vacation Bible School Program and to register, click here.
Virtual Pentecost Mission: Day 1
Deacon Larry and Andi Oney of Hope and Purpose Ministries present a virtual Pentecost mission for Divine Mercy Parish. Pentecost is a significant feast day in the Church and since many still cannot gather fully, this is a great opportunity to celebrate together while we’re apart.
Please join us as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit. Veni Creator Spiritus!
Please join us as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit. Veni Creator Spiritus!
Virtual Pentecost Mission: Day 2
A MESSAGE OF HOPE FROM OUR PASTOR, FR. ROBERT COOPER
A MESSAGE OF HOPE (Part II): Martha, Do You Believe?
Masses from Divine Mercy Parish
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2020 |
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Easter Sunday
April 12, 2020 |
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Divine Mercy Sunday
April 19, 2020 |
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5th Sunday of Easter | Mother's Day
May 10, 2020 |
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Pentecost
May 31, 2020 |
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12th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Father's Day
June 21, 2020 |
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 28, 2020 |
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JOIN FR. COOPER ON A PILGRIMAGE
TO THE SHRINES OF CANADA! Rescheduled: October 14-23, 2021 
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Fulfilling Our Promise: Catholic Education for Our Future
Fulfilling Our Promise: Catholic Education for Our Future
