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Instead, you can join us for BEST LENT EVER—a free email program that will help you have a deep, powerful and unforgettable Lent!
It’s not what you give up.
It’s who you become.
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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 01/01/2020 $347,384.95
PAYMENT ($15,000.00)
INTEREST CALCULATED DURING PERIOD $1,327.08
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TOTAL PRINCIPLE + INTEREST $333,712.03
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Lenten Fish Fry
Friday, March 27, 2020
St. Joseph Church Gym
Seventh and Newton Streets
Gretna, LA
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Fish Dinner
Includes fried fish,
baked macaroni or french fries,
coleslaw, and bread - $9.00
Shrimp and Grits Dinner
Includes shrimp and grits,
baked macaroni or french fries,
coleslaw, and bread - $9.00
Drinks and Desserts Available
Dine in or Take Out
Sponsored by
St. Joseph St. Vincent de Paul
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Links
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- Purchase A Commemorative Brick In Our Holy Family Garden
- Become A Knight of Columbus -- Online Application
- Become a Volunteer Firefighter at David Crockett Steam Fire Company No. 1
- Click Here For Past Bulletins
- Find A Mass Wherever You Are @ DiscoverMass.com
- Safe Environment Website For The Archdiocese Of New Orleans
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Parish Events
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February 15 - March 7
Born to Run — New Orleans 5K and ½-mile Fun Run Saturday, March 7, 2020 New Orleans Lakefront, across from Landry's Early Bird Registration ends February 7! Saturday, March 7, 2020 7:30am Runner sign-in, race day registration available 8:30am 1/2-mile Fun Run begins 9:00am 5K begins Post-race "Birth" Day Party with free food, music, and fun for the whole family Join forces with your friends by starting a team. Capes are encouraged but not required. ABOUT THE EVENT: The 2020 Born to Run—New Orleans is a great opportunity for runners, walkers, and strollers alike to take an active role in Woman's New Life Clinic's mission. Woman's New Life Clinic (WNLC) is a life-affirming counseling and medical clinic that serves women facing unplanned pregnancies in the greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas. You can help WNLC continue to change lives by participating in Born to Run.Read More -
February 22 - March 8
Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted your Commitment Card to the church. As a reminder, all commitments need to be submitted to the church no later than March 08 in order to be accounted for in the final Summary Report. Please complete and submit your card to the church even if you are unable to make a change to your current level of giving. For those registered parishioners not currently supporting the church with regular offertory gifts, please consider a monthly gift to support the needs of our parish.Read More -
February 23 - February 29
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 -
February 24 - March 4
The Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center invites you to join us for a silent retreat "Walking with Jesus: Lent 2020" presented by Rev. Lee Poche, March 4-6, 2020. The cost is $350 which includes meals and accommodations. You may register online at https://neworleansretreats.org/events/prayer-2 or you may call Susan Halligan at (504) 267-9604.Read More -
February 24 - March 11
St. Ann Church and National Shrine will hold their annual Lenten Mission March 9th, 10th, and 11th with Masses at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. This year, the Mission will be led by Fr. Brice Higginbotham from the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. You may recognize Fr. Brice from his Facebook videos that often address, “Why do we do that?” Our theme will be “Seeing with the Eyes of Faith.” St. Ann Church and National Shrine is located at 3601 Transcontinental Drive in Metairie. If you have questions or need further information, please visit our website, stannchurchandshrine.org/missions-retreats or contact the parish office at 504-455-7071.Read More -
Friday, February 28
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 -
Friday, February 28, 5:45 AM - 7:30 AM
Session 18: A Heart Enslaved by the Flesh · Turn Away From Sin and be Faithful to the Gospel · Your Time is Not Your Own · Purity of Heart Starts with the Eyes · The Working of a Man’s Brain · The Chemistry of Addiction · The Objectification of Fatherhood · Steps to PurityRead More -
Friday, February 28, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Friday, March 27, 2020 St. Joseph Church Gym Seventh and Newton Streets Gretna, LA 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Fish Dinner Includes fried fish, baked macaroni or french fries, coleslaw, and bread - $9.00 Shrimp and Grits Dinner Includes shrimp and grits, baked macaroni or french fries, coleslaw, and bread - $9.00 Drinks and Desserts Available Dine in or Take Out Sponsored by St. Joseph St. Vincent de PaulRead More -
Saturday, February 29
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 Saints QB Coach Joe Lombardi. Our culture is awash in sin and confusion. Marriages are falling apart. Children are being fed a steady stream of lies. Policies have failed. Leaders have fallen. Much of the media portrays men as immature, bumbling idiots. Or worse, a collectively destructive force that oppresses women. Who or what will fix this mess? The government? A new self-help book? A politician? No. Our world needs MEN. Real men of God who are willing to step up and lead. Men, who are willing to face ridicule. Men who are willing to fight and even lay down their lives for the truth. Men like you. Is holiness in 2020 an impossible mission? No. But it’s not going to be easy. We will need each other. Mark your calendars for March 7, 2020 and let’s draw a line in the sand. Let’s rediscover our mission together.Read More -
Saturday, February 29, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
The Academy of Our Lady Car Show is a new addition to the Basket and BBQ Bash. All those interested in car collections and showcase are invited to participate on March 7.Read More -
Saturday, February 29, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for our annual spring fundraiser, Basket & BBQ Bash on Saturday, March 7! Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch and take a chance at winning over 40 gift baskets & prizes. We will also have a car show, Easter Bunny photos, a bouncy house and other activities for children.Read More -
Sunday, March 1
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, March 1
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 -
Sunday, March 1, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
St Joseph Church has the 3:00 slots on Sundays and Mondays at the Gretna Bingo Palace. Please come out to play BINGO and support our Church.Read More -
Sunday, March 1, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday June 7, 2020 at 3:00 pm at St Philip Neri. Each couple will receive a certificate and picture with Archbishop Aymond. This prayer service is for couples who have been married for 50 years or more. All participants may register online or through their parish. To register, we suggest that you have couple call the rectory prior to Friday, March 20, 2020, in order for you to have sufficient time to submit your couples. Parishes are asked to register couples, using this online form, by Monday, March 23, 2020, to facilitate the mailing of confirmation letters, preparing scrolls, and seating assignment of the couples. Please Note: This celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. Attendance of Mass for Sunday obligation will have to be met within one's parish.Read More -
Monday, March 2The Father/Son Program for 11-14 Year old boys and the Mother/Daughter Program for 10-12 year old girls will be held in the St. Catherine of Siena Barrett Complex (boys) and Melancon Center (girls) on March 30, 2020. The purpose of these programs is to foster open communication between parent and child and to provide sexuality information and fertility appreciation in a Christ-centered atmosphere of love. The cost is $35.00 for parent/guardian and one child. Pre-registration is required. Flyers and further information are available from the Office of Marriage and Family Life 504- 861-6243. Online registration is available, Mother/Daughter-- https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/motherdaughter Father/Son-- https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/fathersonRead More
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Monday, March 2
10 Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with St David Catholic Church & Fr. Oswald Pierre SSJ ++ November 10-19, 2020. Price with everything included $3,300. For more information, contact St David at 504-947-2853.Read More -
Tuesday, March 3The Archdiocese of New Orleans will offer a writing workshop for persons seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church or for persons responding to an annulment. The workshop will be held in Providence Hall at Our Lady of Divine Providence in Metairie. The series will be for five (5) Tuesdays, March 17, March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14, 2020. Hours are 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM. The materials for the series cost $25.00. To register go to our website https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/annulment-writing-workshop. For more information, please call Cathy, 504-861-6243.Read More
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Tuesday, March 3, 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 -
Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Archbishop Aymond will be the celebrant for the next Christ in the City, on Tuesday, March 3rd from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the Chapel at Notre Dame Seminary (2901 S. Carrollton Avenue.) A social hour at the archbishop’s residence will follow. Christ in the City is an evening of Eucharistic Adoration for young adults of college age through 30's. There will also be priests available to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The event is sponsored by the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office. For more information, please contact James Behan, Associate Director for Young Adult Ministry, at yam@arch-no.org.Read More
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Photo Albums
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Burgundy Dance
3 Photos
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St Nicholas Party
41 Photos
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Pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece
657 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
30 Photos
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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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Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día
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Reading 1 Is 58:1-9aResponsorial Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19Gospel Mt 9:14-15
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Primera lectura Is 58, 1-9Salmo Responsorial Salmo 50, 3-4. 5-6a. 18-19Evangelio Mt 9, 14-15
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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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February 14
Dear Parish Community- These past weeks we have had discussion with you about our Building On Our Past, Living In The Present, Securing Our Future Program. Our parish has so much to offer to those in the Gretna community. We are a beacon of hope for those in need, for those suffering, for those who are hungry, searching, and need our prayers and assistance in a multitude of ways. We are also there for our parish family through the administration of the sacraments, the celebration of Mass, and the Holy Eucharist. How blessed we are to be able to serve so many in our parish and community! We are called by God to continue to advance our mission and to build up God’s Kingdom here in Gretna. There are so many more people who need our assistance. There is so much more work to be done. The reality is that we will always need resources to do God’s work. Until the needy are clothed, the hungry are fed, and the Gospel is spread to the ends of the earth, we will need resources. Many of you have already submitted your Commitment Card to the church and have committed your offertory support to continue to advance our parish mission. Thank you! Many of you have not yet submitted your commitment card. Our goal through this initiative is 100% participation from our parish community. Please turn in your Commitment Card this week if you have not already done so. Please pray for our parish. Please become involved in the life of our parish by joining a ministry to help serve those in need. St Joseph and St Anthony Churches are wonderful parishes because of YOU and what each one of you make of it! I thank you for your generosity and am humbled by your sacrifice. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. May the Lord continue to bless us and the work we are doing!Read More -
February 12
The guidelines for Catholics on fasting and abstinence are as follows: Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to each one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years or older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays of Lent. The determination of certain days as obligatory days of penance should not be understood as limiting the occasions for Christian penance.Read More -
February 10
Feeling hopeless after a past abortion? You're not alone. Forgiven and Set Free Winter Bible Study 2020 Hosted by COMMUNITY CENTER FOR LIFE 539 Lafayette St, Gretna LA 70053 (504) 227-9090 * cclife@bellsouth.net Call now to register! Contact is confidential. ++ The annual Forgiven and Set Free Bible Study is tailored to women who have had a past abortion. This is a unique aspect of Community Center For Life's ministry as it is a specific outreach to women that are already connected to a local church.Read More -
January 31
Lutheran Bishop Vsevolod Lytkin, the Bishop of Salem Lutherans's sister church in Siberia, spoke at Salem Lutheran Church on Sunday January 26 about the Persecution of Lutheran Church in Russia under Communist Rule and the hardships they are still enduring in a post Cold-War world. Please pray for all persecuted Christians throughout the world. To learn more about the persecution, click on title of this article.Read More -
January 30
Serenity Hospice is currently seeking volunteers who have a desire to serve and be a companion to our patients or serve in the administrative office. All volunteers will go through orientation/training in the office and will match the volunteer with the patient. Contact June at (504) 366-3996Read More -
January 22
Learn about the 4 steps of the L.O.V.E. Approach™ by going to https://www.respectlife.org/l-o-v-e "L" is for "Listen & Learn"; "O" is for "Open Options"; "V" is for "Vision & Value"; and "E" is for "Extend & Empower".Read More -
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 -
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 -
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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