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House Blessing With Epiphany Chalk
EPIPHANY BLESSING OF CHALK
It has been a tradition in the Catholic Church to bless chalk at the Masses for Epiphany,
and then use the blessed chalk as part of blessing one’s home in the New Year.
The home blessing can be done as follows:
Use the blessed chalk to write: 20+C+M+B+20 above the doorways
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2020 for the year;
C, M, B for the 3 Magi
– Casper, Melchior, and Balthasar –
and for Christus Mansionem Benedicat,
Latin for “May Christ Bless this House.”
As you are writing, pray one of the following prayers:
May all who come to our home this year rejoice to find Christ living among us;
and may we seek and serve, in everyone we meet,
that same Jesus who is Lord, forever and ever. Amen.
Lord God of heaven and earth,
you revealed your only-begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star.
Bless this house and all who inhabit it.
Fill us with the light of Christ, that our concern for others may reflect your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lord our God, bless this household.
May we be blessed with health, goodness of heart, gentleness, and the keeping of your law.
We give thanks to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
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Mother Church Cookbook For Sale
The Mother Church Cookbook Is the Perfect gift for Mom, mother's to be, or anyone that likes to cook or is forced to cook.
Founded in 1857, St. Joseph Church in Historic Gretna is the “Mother Church” of 14 Catholic parishes in West Jefferson all the way to Grand Isle. Built in 1927, this building is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
The Mother Church needs your help. She needs a “face-lift” and major “do-over.” The protective sealant over the stucco on the exterior of the church is crumbling and a minimum of 80% of the sealant must be removed and re-applied, with a paint job to follow. Work on the auditorium is needed as well.
The cookbook benefits the $500,000 Restoration Fund needed to return the Mother Church to her former beauty!
Thank you for your help.
To order, go to top line of this website and click on Mother Church Cookbook or, if you are on a cell phone, look to the left for the three vertical bars on top of each other and click the bars.
Prayer for a Stewardship Parish
Dear Heavenly Father,
My parish is composed of people like me; I help make it what it is.
It will be friendly, if I am.
Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them.
It will do great work, if I work.
It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver.
It will bring other people into its worship and fellowship, if I invite and bring them.It will be a parish of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, and a parish with a noble spirit, if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things.
Therefore, with Your help, O God, I shall dedicate myself to the task of being all things that I want my parish to be.
RESTORATION LOAN ACTIVITY
PRINCIPAL BALANCE AS OF 12/01/2019 $363,865.63
BUILDING FEE $10,202.00
KOCH & WILSON ARCHITECT FEE $660.00
PAYMENT ($28,788.87)
INTEREST CALCULATED DURING PERIOD $1,446.19
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TOTAL PRINCIPLE + INTEREST $347,384.95
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Novena For Life
Novena for Life Prayer is what strengthens and sustains our efforts to defend the sanctity of life. That’s why this year, councils are encouraged to spiritually support efforts to build a Culture of Life by participating in “9 Days for Life,” this year taking place Jan. 21 — Jan. 29. “9 Days for Life” is a multi-faceted novena offered each year by the bishops of the United States for the respect and protection of every human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions and related information.
Sign up to receive the novena by email, text message, or an app at www.9daysforlife.comJanuary 22 — A Day of Prayer and Penance
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for Jan. 22 — the anniversary of the infamous Roe v. Wade decision — to be known as the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children” and marked as a particular day of prayer and penance. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal says “In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, Jan. 22 shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.” We encourage you as chaplains to lead your brother Knights in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Check out the resources to help parishes, schools, families, ministries and individual Catholics participate at www.respectlife.org/january.
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Parish Events
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January 9, 7:00 PM - February 6, 8:30 PM
Jan. 23 from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Infant Jesus of Prague Church Diaconate Center is the Informational Meeting to learn about requirements for the Permanent Diaconate. +++++Men who believe they may have a vocational call to the permanent diaconate are invited to attend one of four information sessions to learn more about the formation process and what it means to serve as an ordained deacon of the Catholic Church. The information nights, which will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m., are scheduled for Jan. 22 at the Corpus Christi-Epiphany Center, 2022 St. Bernard Ave, New Orleans; Jan. 23 at the Infant Jesus of Prague Church Diaconate Center, 700 Maple St., Harvey; Jan. 29 at the Northshore Pastoral Center, 4465 Highway 190 East Service Road, Covington; or Feb. 5 at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Administration Building, 7887 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans. This diaconate class would be ordained in 2025 following a 5 1/2-year formation process, said Deacon Ray Duplechain, director of the archdiocesan Permanent Diaconate Office. +++Men are asked to preregister for one of the sessions by email – pdiaconate@arch-no.org. More information can be obtained by calling the Permanent Diaconate Office at 861-6329.Read More -
January 19 - January 27
Lutheran Bishop Vsevolod Lytkin, the Bishop of Salem Lutherans's sister church in Siberia, will be visiting Salem Lutheran with two laypeople the weekend of January 24-27. The Bishop will be preaching for Rev. Larry Beane's Congregation at their Divine Service on Sunday January 26. There will be a potluck for them after the service, and they will give a presentation in Schmid Hall (behind the Church) at 1:00 pm. Please consider going and bringing a dish to share with them highlighting our great New Orleans cuisine.Read More -
January 20 - January 24Immaculée Ilibagiza, a Rwandan genocide survivor and New York Times best-selling author of Left To Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Genocide will be the keynote speaker at Tulane Catholic’s annual speaker series on Friday, January 24, 2020, at 7:00 PM at Dixon Hall on Tulane University’s campus. A powerful speaker with a powerful message, Immaculée survived the Rwandan genocide by hiding in a cramped bathroom with seven other women. She credits her survival to prayer and a set of rosary beads given to her by her devout Catholic father. Instead of succumbing to anger and resentments, she chose prayer and forgiveness—eventually even forgiving her family’s murderers. “It’s nearly impossible not to be profoundly impacted by Immaculee’s story,” said Father Thomas Schaefgen, OP. “It’s one of survival based upon the Christian values of faith and forgiveness.” Open to the public, the event is free for students and $10 for adults. To register, go to https://catholic.tulane.edu/keynote For more information, please contact Lisa Alden or Courtney Chisholm at 504-866-0984 or lalden@tulane.edu or cchisholm@tulane.edu.Read More
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January 20 - February 2
Bible Marathon Coming to New Orleans January 28, 2020 What : Reading the entire Bible in public for 100 hours NON-STOP When : Begins at 12:30pm, January 28, 2020 (Tuesday); ends 6:00pm February 1, 2020 (Saturday) Where : Front yard of Notre Dame Seminary, Who : Anyone who reverences the Scriptures as the Word of God 5 possible ways to help: 1. Sign up as a proclaimer a. Proclaimers read the word for one 20 minute slot each. b. Sign up at: https://goo.gl/forms/gBsdjg1KysVeQxBx1 2. Sign up as a captain a. Captains coordinate for one 2 hour slot each. b. Sign up at: https://goo.gl/forms/gBsdjg1KysVeQxBx1 3. Cook food for the event (at any meal time) a. Directly email me ( johnbourque@nds.edu) b. Can also help serve popcorn 4. Listen to the Word of God and bring friends! 5. Help spread the WORD! Any questions email johnbourque@nds.edu.Read More -
January 20 - January 24
Mr. Ray Kelly with Diocesan Publications will be in town the week of January 21st to 24th. Parishioners interested in placing ads in the Parish Bulletin for 2020 please call St. Joseph's Office to set up an appointment.Read More -
Tuesday, January 21
Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest (Mt 11:28) Consoled by Christ to be ourselves the consolation of the afflicted Matthew’s verse, though it may be read as addressing primarily sick or suffering persons, should correctly be understood as also addressing health workers. Although traditionally we have understood care to be provided by the healthy towards the sick, we should actually understand care as a relationship among the sick, as health workers, in addition to their burden of care, are also exposed to illness which, if it isn’t physical, and temporary, may be spiritual or psychological, deriving from common daily life experiences. Health pastoral care is without a doubt directed towards those who, in their suffering, receive care, but it must actually begin with the health workers or volunteers who care for them. We cannot seek to give solace in Christ if we have not personally received solace.Read More -
Tuesday, January 21, 6:30 PM
In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help from this icon pictured on the left) we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. This picture of the Blessed Mother with her Divine Son above has helped her provide strength, comfort and even miracles to the faithful for centuries! Come join us for Mass and Novena.Read More -
Wednesday, January 22
Louisiana's Attorney General Jeff Landry and Solicitor General Liz Murrill will argue the monumental case June Medical Services v. Gee on March 4, 2020. This case will have a lasting impact for Louisiana and the entire nation. We must commit to praying daily for Landry, Murrill, and the entire Attorney General's Office as they prepare to argue before the Supreme Court. Pray also for wisdom for the nine Supreme Court justices as they deliberate and decide on this case.Read More -
Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Suddenly single again? Dreading being alone? Feeling the pain of having to go on with life but . . . everything has changed? Have you lost your spouse due to divorce, death or separation? Having difficulty coping? Help is on the way. Beginning Experience Ministry under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Office of Marriage and Family Life will begin a 10 week program, "Coping With Life Alone", to help those struggling to cope with this loss. The coping program will begin on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at St. Angela Merici's conference hall adjacent to the Church, 835 Melody Street, Metairie. The cost will be $40.00. Call Bette Armentor at 504-339-7776 to register and for questions.Read More -
Thursday, January 23
A Call to Battle: Catholic Men's Conference, presented by Men of Immaculata, is held annually in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the first Saturday of Lent. This nationally recognized conference draws over a thousand men from across the Gulf Coast to experience a day of prayer, worship, world-reknown Catholic speakers, and fellowship. The 2020 Call to Battle Conference, titled "What is Truth?" features key note speakers, Fr. Wade Menezes (Fathers of Mercy), from EWTN Television and Radio, Catholic Bible Scholar and Author, Jeff Cavins, and dynamic parish priest, Fr. Mark Beard, of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. In exploring the question, "What is Truth?" posed to Jesus by Pilate in the Gospel of John 18:38, this conference will expose the distorted view of relativism in the modern world and clearly reveal the Truth, Who is Jesus Christ. With keynote talks by our featured speakers, Mass with Bishop Michael Duca, lunch by chef John Folse, and 1200 men praying the Rosary, this is an event that will ignite the Holy Spirit within all in attendance. In addition, there will be time for fellowship with other Catholic men, to discover ministries and resources in the exhibit area and experience the Lord's mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconcilation offered throughout the day. Early discount ticket pricing of $50 for adults and $25 for students (ages 13-24) is available through December 29th, 2019. On December 30th, tickets price increase to $60/$30 while available. Demand for this annual conference is always high and with limited seating, this conference will sell out early. Don't wait to reserve your tickets, get yours today! Begin your Lent with over 1000 brothers in Christ! Join us in Baton Rouge, St. George Church on Saturday, February 29th,2020 for the 4th Annual Men of Immaculata: A Call to Battle Conference - "What is Truth?"Read More -
Friday, January 24
Continuing Education Opportunity for Physicians – Converging Roads Health Care Ethics Conference – Dignity & Disability in Medicine. The St. John Paul II Foundation, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Notre Dame Seminary, present the second annual Converging Roads health care ethics conference on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 8:30AM to 6:15PM at Notre Dame Seminary. The conference theme is Dignity & Disability in Medicine, and continuing education credits for healthcare professionals will be offered. To register or for more information, visit convergingroads.com.Read More -
January 24 - January 26
Women's Retreat in Lafayette LA with presenters: Johnette Benkovic Williams (Founder and President of Women of Grace; Author; EWTN Host), Fr. Mark Goring (Director of Catholic Charismatic Center, Houston TX), and Women's Retreat Team with Deacon Larry Oney.Read More -
Friday, January 24
Dynamic Catholic events are not about feeling. They are about doing. Our engaging speakers don’t just give you something to think about. They give you a plan. They help you make your life work better. On March 7, 2020, come to Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in LaPlace, LA for a life-changing event titled Find Your Greatness. Our goal is not to just inspire you for a few hours. At Find Your Greatness, you’ll walk away with more than just knowledge about four life-changing habits. You’ll leave with a personalized plan on how to engage these habits in your normal, ordinary, everyday life. Concerned about attending a dry, boring Catholic event? Come and see Allen Hunt change your expectations about Church events. His highly entertaining and personal stories will make you laugh and inspire you. The event runs for four hours and includes two breaks. You’ll be amazed by how much you learn, and how quickly the day passes! Tickets can currently be purchased by visiting DynamicCatholic.com/LaPlace We can’t wait to see you there!Read More -
Saturday, January 25
This week you will receive a brochure detailing the Increased Offertory Program our parish will be participating in over the next few weeks. This informative brochure is intended to communicate the financial needs of our parish and why we are having a dedicated focus on our parish offertory. We encourage all parishioners to spend some time in prayer and discussion with your family reflecting on the parish's needs and your current level of giving. We look forward to seeing all our parishioners at Mass next weekend for this very important Commitment Sunday. If you have any questions regarding the Increased Offertory Program please feel free to contact the Parish Office.Read More -
Saturday, January 25
The archdiocesan Champions of Catholic Education Fund provides tuition assistance to families seeking a Catholic education for their children. Funds are raised through individual, foundation and corporate gifts and through the annual second collection for Catholic Schools held during Catholic Schools Week each year. Awards will be emailed out by the end of June. Those wanting to make a gift to this fund should visit The Catholic Community Foundation website at www.ccfnola.org for more information or donate through this link: https://nolacatholic.org/donate - selecting the ‘Champions Fund’ option.Read More -
Saturday, January 25
Save the Date! Jan. 18: GACC members’ dinner; guest speaker, author Earl Higgins, 6 p.m. Feb. 15: Fasching (German Carnival) celebration at the GACC members’ dinner, 6 p.m.Read More -
Saturday, January 25
On March 7, 2020, the Archdiocese of New Orleans is hosting a life-changing Archdiocesan Men’s Conference from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at St. Catherine of Siena in Metairie. All men aged 18 and over are highly encouraged to make plans to be there and to bring all of their closest friends, teammates, brothers, fathers, men's groups, etc. We are expecting over 1,000 men! Meet fellow men seeking holiness and hear inspiring talks from Focus CEO Curtis Martin, Catholic evangelist Peter Herbeck, and former Saints player and current NFL coach Jack Del Rio.Read More -
Sunday, January 26
In 1993, Saint Pope John Paul II imparted his Apostolic Blessing on World Marriage Day. World Marriage Day honors husband and wife as the foundation of the family, the basic unit of society. It highlights the beauty of the faithfulness, sacrifice, and joy of daily married life. World Marriage Day is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in February.Read More -
Sunday, January 26
There will be a training session for married couples in parishes who are interested in providing the In-Home Marriage Preparation program. The training will be offered by Lloyd and Jan Tate on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. It will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Couples may register online at https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/in-home-marriage-prep.Read More -
Sunday, January 26
March 27-29, 2020 Annual CCRNO Southern Regional Conference featuring Sr. Briege McKenna, Fr. John Gordon, Fr. Beau Charbonnet, Jean and Janice Charbonnet, Alex Lorio, Danny Loar, and Joyful Noise. For more information email infor@ccrno.org call 504-828-1368 or go on-line at www.ccrno.orgRead More
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Photo Albums
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Pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece
657 Photos
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St Nicholas Party
5 Photos
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Third Annual Blessing Of The Motorcycles
57 Photos
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Second Annual Chili Cook-off November 2, 2019
51 Photos
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Silver Rose 2019
4 Photos
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2019 Blessing of the Pets
61 Photos
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Gretna Heritage Festival 2019
24 Photos
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2019 MEDJUGORJE TRIP
138 Photos
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Fr Gary in Medjugorje
82 Photos
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2018 Chili Cook Off
53 Photos
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Corpus Christi Procession
15 Photos
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Restoration
63 Photos
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2019 Women's Club Outing
5 Photos
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Palm Sunday Procession
12 Photos
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2018 Blessing of the Pets
103 Photos
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St Joseph Altar March 19, 2019
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St Nick Pics 2018
15 Photos
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2018 Advent Mission
7 Photos
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2018 Biker Blessing
30 Photos
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2018 St Joseph Gala
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Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día
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Reading 1 1 Sm 16:1-13Responsorial Psalm 89:20, 21-22, 27-28Gospel Mk 2:23-28
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Primera lectura 1 Sm 16, 1-13Salmo Responsorial Salmo 88, 20. 21-22. 27-28Evangelio Mc 2, 23-28
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Haitian Creole
- MonFri 12:10 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Perpetual Help Novena said during mass
- 1st Friday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN followed by adoration to 12:00 noon benediction
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Confession Times
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM and on request
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM and on request 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM AT ST ANTHONY (also available by appointment during week)
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Adoration Times
- Monday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rosary and Adoration take place 1 hr before Noon Mass M-F
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rosary and Adoration take place 1 hr before Noon Mass M-F
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rosary and Adoration take place 1 hr before Noon Mass M-F
- Thursday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rosary and Adoration take place 1 hr before Noon Mass M-F
- Friday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rosary and Adoration take place 1 hr before Noon Mass M-F
- 1st Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM AT ST ANTHONY after mass, along with novena to Sacred Heart
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Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church
Since 1857, when Fr. Thaddaeus Anwander, CSSR, celebrated the first Mass in Gretna on Christmas Day, until the present time, God has blessed our St. Joseph Parish with dedicated priests, religious nuns, and laymen and women, to carry on the life of St, Joseph Parish.
May this Website help us to acknowledge our past, to recognize our brothers and sisters in Christ of the present, and to unite our parish family ever more in the future. -
Parish News
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January 16
Our Human Trafficking Symposium: A Light in the Darkness will be held February 8, 2020 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM at the University of Holy Cross, 4123 Woodland DR in New Orleans. Speakers include a trafficking survivor/advocate, the executive director for Governor Edwards’ Children’s Cabinet, the managing director for a street team/drop-in center providing outreach to trafficked men, the president of the Louisiana Chapter Foster Care Alumni of America of the LA foster care system, and others. Due to the sensitive nature of topics, no one under the age of 18 will be admitted. Registration is REQUIRED. To register please visit https://respectlife.arch-no.org/a-light-in-the-darkness-human-trafficking-symposium . For more information please contact the Respect Life Office at respectlife@arch-no.org Day of Silence on Social Media, February 8, 2020. On this day we will again be going Silent on Social Media with the theme: “Don’t post…pray!” For 24 hours, beginning at 12 midnight on February 8, do not use your social media for viewing or posting until midnight on February 9th. Traffickers often use social media to exploit their victims. Buyers often use social media to purchase victims. Let’s go silent in solidarity with those who are being victimized and as a sacrifice to offer for all involved in Human Trafficking. “Like” the Respect Life Office page on Facebook to get social media updates for February 8th. https://www.facebook.com/NOLArespectlife/ On February 1st the Respect Life Office’s anti-trafficking profile picture will be up. You can make it your own profile picture to raise awareness. Novena to End Human Trafficking, February 9th-17th-go to https://nolacatholic.org/novena-to-end-human-trafficking for information.Read More -
January 9
Men who believe they may have a vocational call to the permanent diaconate are invited to attend one of four information sessions to learn more about the formation process and what it means to serve as an ordained deacon of the Catholic Church. The information nights, which will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m., are scheduled for Jan. 22 at the Corpus Christi-Epiphany Center, 2022 St. Bernard Ave, New Orleans; Jan. 23 at the Infant Jesus of Prague Church Diaconate Center, 700 Maple St., Harvey; Jan. 29 at the Northshore Pastoral Center, 4465 Highway 190 East Service Road, Covington; or Feb. 5 at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Administration Building, 7887 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans. This diaconate class would be ordained in 2025 following a 5 1/2-year formation process, said Deacon Ray Duplechain, director of the archdiocesan Permanent Diaconate Office. +++ Men are asked to preregister for one of the sessions by email – pdiaconate@arch-no.org. More information can be obtained by calling the Permanent Diaconate Office at 861-6329.Read More
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December 26
Linda St. Cyr discusses her new children's book, "Teepees on the Levee," about the Christmas bonfire tradition. Please follow the link to see it on WWL-TV.Read More -
December 6
We need your help in finding mentors. Several children, both boys and girls, in our program are currently not matched with a mentor. Requirements to be a mentor: 25 years of age and older, commit to a minimum of 4 hours in one-on-one activities with mentee (2 of those hours are spent at monthly site workshops), active in a Christian church, and commit to a one year mentoring relationship. Mentors need not be perfect, but simply have a desire to make a difference in the life of a child through a caring relationship. Isaiah 43 provides training, on-going development opportunities, and support for mentors. Isaiah 43 uses evidence-based mentoring practices that benefit a child’s personal, social, and spiritual development. Please help the youth in our program by sharing this information with men and women who might be a good fit with our program. Please contact Cindy Self at 504-861-6345 or cself@ccano.org .Read More -
November 4
Bible Marathon Coming to New Orleans January 28, 2020 ++ What : Reading the entire Bible in public for 100 hours NON-STOP When : Begins at 12:30pm, January 28, 2020 (Tuesday); ends 6:00pm February 1, 2020 (Saturday) Where : Front yard of Notre Dame Seminary, Who : Anyone who reverences the Scriptures as the Word of God 5 possible ways to help: 1. Sign up as a proclaimer a. Proclaimers read the word for one 20 minute slot each. b. Sign up at: https://goo.gl/forms/gBsdjg1KysVeQxBx1 2. Sign up as a captain a. Captains coordinate for one 2 hour slot each. b. Sign up at: https://goo.gl/forms/gBsdjg1KysVeQxBx1 3. Cook food for the event (at any meal time) a. Directly email me ( johnbourque@nds.edu) b. Can also help serve popcorn 4. Listen to the Word of God and bring friends! 5. Help spread the WORD! Any questions email johnbourque@nds.edu.Read More
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September 12
Father Herb Bennerfield, Pastor of St Joseph Church in Patterson, will be leading a pilgrimage to the Oberammergau Passion Play from September 30 through October 10, 2020. Other highlights of the pilgrimage include visits to Fussen, Germany, home of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Oktoberfest in Munich, Mass at Our Lady of Victory in Prague (home of the Infant Jesus of Prague), Our Lady of Czestochowa (the Black Madonna), Auschwitz (martyrdom site of Sts. Maximillian Kolbe and Teresa Benedicta of the Cross), convent of St Faustina and shrine of Divine Mercy, and various sites associated with St. John Paul II during the 100th anniversary year of his birth. For further details please pick up a flyer in church or contact Fr. Herb Bennerfield at (985) 395-3616 for more details.Read More -
August 16
A Call to Battle: Catholic Men's Conference, presented by Men of Immaculata, is held annually in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the first Saturday of Lent. This nationally recognized conference draws over a thousand men from across the Gulf Coast to experience a day of prayer, worship, world-reknown Catholic speakers, and fellowship. The 2020 Call to Battle Conference, titled "What is Truth?" features key note speakers, Fr. Wade Menezes (Fathers of Mercy), from EWTN Television and Radio, Catholic Bible Scholar and Author, Jeff Cavins, and dynamic parish priest, Fr. Mark Beard, of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. In exploring the question, "What is Truth?" posed to Jesus by Pilate in the Gospel of John 18:38, this conference will expose the distorted view of relativism in the modern world and clearly reveal the Truth, Who is Jesus Christ. With keynote talks by our featured speakers, Mass with Bishop Michael Duca, lunch by chef John Folse, and 1200 men praying the Rosary, this is an event that will ignite the Holy Spirit within all in attendance. In addition, there will be time for fellowship with other Catholic men, to discover ministries and resources in the exhibit area and experience the Lord's mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconcilation offered throughout the day. Early discount ticket pricing of $50 for adults and $25 for students (ages 13-24) is available through December 29th, 2019. On December 30th, tickets price increase to $60/$30 while available. Demand for this annual conference is always high and with limited seating, this conference will sell out early. Don't wait to reserve your tickets, get yours today! Begin your Lent with over 1000 brothers in Christ! Join us in Baton Rouge, St. George Church on Saturday, February 29th,2020 for the 4th Annual Men of Immaculata: A Call to Battle Conference - "What is Truth?"Read More
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