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A BIBLICAL WALK THROUGH THE MASSCATECHESIS BY DEACON THOMAS
Please join Deacon Thomas for his catechesis on the Mass. Presentations will be every Monday at 4pm in the Social Room attached to the Gymnasium. This series will begin on August 24th and will continue until Deacon Thomas returns to the seminary in the Spring Semester.
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Parish Events
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November 4 - December 27
We’re excited to announce that sign-ups for BEST ADVENT EVER 2020 are now open! This year, Matthew Kelly will be giving powerful daily video reflections on the Gospel readings all through Advent. And we’re calling it Let Your Soul Shine—because that’s what the world needs from you now more than ever! Do you want to have an incredible 2021? It starts right now—with you signing up for BEST ADVENT EVER.Read More -
December 1 - December 11
Due to COVID-19, this year's luncheon will be drive through only -- Reservations are required. Only those on the RSVP list will receive a lunch. Please call 363-1505 by December 4, 2020. When: Friday December 11, 2020 at 12:00 pm. Where: Mel Ott Parking Lot 2301 Belle Chasse Highway Gretna LA 70053 + Enter onto 23rd St from Belle Chasse Hwy to get in line + Continue on until Gretna Police Department directs you into the Mel Ott parking lot + Follow the signs to receive your to-go lunch + Turn right onto Gretna Blvd where you will exit onto Belle Chasse Hwy.Read More -
Wednesday, December 2
St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Rd, Metairie will host an Advent Evening of Reflection with Dr. Tom Neal entitled, “I Wonder as I Wander,” on Wednesday, December 2, at 7:00 pm. Dr. Neal is a Pro-fessor of Spirituality at Notre Dame Seminary and a popular and passionate presenter. In this challenging year of 2020, come hear how Advent faith expands our field of vision and allows us to see the world with hope and joy. Social distancing will be observed; masks required.Read More -
Wednesday, December 2
Al Mansfield, Coordinator -- Office Hours MWF 10-5 -- 1901 Division St Metairie LA -- CCRNO Prayer Meeting and Mass 7:30 pm Every Wednesday at St Benilde -- Youth Prayer Meeting at Rummel Raider Room at 7:30 pm Sunday Nights.Read More -
Wednesday, December 2
Pilgrimage Dates are June 3 -12, 2022 ++ Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oberammergau Passion Play The distinct cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria await you. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. Your time in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” includes a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour. While in Innsbruck, enjoy a panoramic visit to this city’s Olympic landmarks. In beautiful Salzburg, stroll through Mirabell Gardens and along the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace). Have dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter’s. Fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Your amazing journey concludes in the charming village of Oberammergau. Here you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story. Register now to view this special On-Demand webinar!Read More -
Wednesday, December 2, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study -- In St Anthony Parish Office/Hall -- Thursdays at 10:30 in St Anthony Rectory ++ Also at 1 pm St Joseph has their CLJ in the St Joseph Social Room ++ Please join us for either++ It’s a program that was developed in the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, USA in the late sixties and early seventies by Father Conley Bertrand, a parish priest. Graced with a love for prayer and Scripture and an ardent zeal, he sought to communicate these qualities to his parishioners. Come, Lord Jesus! is the fruit of many years of prayer, reflection on Sacred Scripture, and experimentation. This inspiring program is a complete study of the Sunday Readings, including Gospels (Be My Witness), Epistles(Love One Another) and the Old Testament(Give Glory to God) in three separate volumes. Following the Liturgical Calendar and utilizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, members grow in sanctification through prayer, Scripture, Eucharist, and Christian community.Read More -
Wednesday, December 2, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come join the St Vincent DePaul Society or come volunteer to help the poor in our parishes.Read More -
December 2, 6:30 PM - December 4, 7:45 PM
Divine Mercy parish of Kenner invites all to our annual Advent Retreat: “Preparing for Emmanuel Through the Joyful Mysteries with Deacon Phil McManamon”. It will be held from Wednesday, Dec. 2nd- Friday Dec. 4th from 6:30-7:45pm at Divine Mercy Parish located at 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy, Kenner, LA 70065.Read More -
Wednesday, December 2, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic, Family, Fraternal, Service, organization in the world. Becoming a Knight can transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to the top-rated insurance program in the country to protect your family. Charity is the first principle of the K of C. Knights are men who get things done. By working together, our Order had the ability to donate more than $1.5 billion to charity and provide 691 million volunteer hours to worthy causes in the past decade. Unity and Fraternity are the second and third principles of the Knights of Columbus. The K of C was founded so men could work together to serve their parishes and communities, protect the well-being of their Catholic families, and support each other in faith and in many other ways.Read More -
Thursday, December 3
The Mission of the Laity: Leaven in a Secular World with Dr. Tom Neal Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary Option to attend in-person or virtually. Registration is requiredRead More -
Thursday, December 3
Home for Christmas Virtual Concert: Every December, the Daughters of Saint Paul Choir goes on tour to bring the Christmas message to thousands of people around the country. This year, most people will be home for Christmas so we decided to try something new! In just one month, our sisters will sing a virtual concert that will be streamed on their Youtube page. For more information or to sign up, visit www.pauline.org/virtualconcert Mark your calendars for this FREE event on Thurs., Dec. 3rd at 7pm CT. We hope to see you there!Read More -
Thursday, December 3
Brother Martin Open House Thursday December 3, 2020 from 4 - 7 pm. Please do not hesitate to call the Office of Admissions at (504) 283-1561 (ext. 3022) or via email at admissions@brothermartin.com with any particular questions regarding Brother Martin High School for incoming 8th or 9th-grade students.Read More -
Thursday, December 3, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Catholic Charities’ food pantry is open Monday – Thursday from 10 am – 2 pm. The food pantry is located at 2505 Maine Ave in Metairie. Clients should go down the driveway to the left of the building. The food pantry is located in the back building, fourth door from the front. Clients can receive a pre-packed bag of food and some optional supplemental items every two weeks. Clients fill out a simple intake form at their first visit, and at subsequent visits only need provide their name. Please wear a mask and respect social distancing when receiving assistance.Read More -
Thursday, December 3, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 3 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Prospective students and their families are invited to experience the innovative Catholic high school of New Orleans. Academy of Our Lady introduces talented young women to innovative curricula, highly focued teachers, forward-thinking leadership and a modern technological high school environment. Under the direction of the Salesian Sisters, Academy of Our Lady draws inspiration from St. John Bosco’s educational system of reason, religion and loving kindness.Read More -
Thursday, December 3, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The year 2020 has strained the faith of even the most devout Catholics! To get our bearing, it can be helpful to reflect upon the deep tradition of our faith and how it continues to speak to the needs of our world today. Please consider joining Catholic Charities Office of Justice and Peace for any one, or all of the sessions about critical issues of our day. Click on this article for dates and times.Read More
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Thursday, December 3, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Made for More, with acclaimed speaker Christopher West and musician Mike Mangione, is an evening of beauty and reflection that weaves music, video, images and the spoken word into a message of hope that there really is a banquet of love that corresponds to the deepest hunger of our hearts. The event will take place at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124 in Lakeview at 7pm on December 10, 2020.Read More -
Friday, December 4
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 facemasks 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 as-sist with the cost of counseling, including providing pro bono services when necessary. CCS offers counsel-ing 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.Read More -
Friday, December 4, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be held at St Anthony Church every 1st Friday after the 8:30 am morning mass.Read More -
Friday, December 4, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
You are invited to join us for a quiet Advent morning of prayer and reflection. Come! Withdraw into the silence. Listen for the powerful Presence of the Spirit overshadowing you so that you, like Mary, can become a dwelling place for God. Eucharist celebrated at noon. Friday, December 4, 2020, 9:30am – Noon, Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, 2501 Maine Ave., Metairie. Presenter: Archdiocesan Spirituality Center Associate Director, Jan Tate. Cost $30.00 (Adjustments can be made.) Register online: https://www.nolacatholic.org/asc Email: archspirctr@arch-no.org or call (504) 861-3254Read More -
Saturday, December 5
The Archdiocesan Men’s Conference will be held at St. Catherine of Siena parish on Saturday February 27th, 2021. This year’s theme is “Sons of the Father”. To ensure reasonable social distancing, the number of “on campus” participants will be limited. We will also be making a live “virtual” option available where men can participate (individually or in groups) in the conference remotely. We expect registration for the conference to open in mid-November.Read More
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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
- Find A Mass Wherever You Are @ DiscoverMass.com
- Safe Environment Website For The Archdiocese Of New Orleans
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Deacon Thomas Bamoah - Our Deacon Intern
Deacon Thomas was born on March 1, 1976 at Konjatedando, a small village in the Northern part of Ghana to parents who were life-long peasant farmers. He is one of 10 children. Education: 1995-1997 - St. Mary’s Minor Seminary 1999-2000 - St. Charles’ Minor Seminary 2005 - St. Victor’s Major Seminary 2006-2007 - St. Augustine Millenium Major Seminary (over 900 miles from his home) 2007 - suspended priestly formation to provide for some family needs 2016 - returned to priestly formation He is now studying at Notre Dame Seminary. Please make sure to meet and greet him when he arrives.Click here to read Thomas' Autobiography
PARISH SUPPORT
Your generous contribution to support the mission and ministries of St Joseph and St Anthony parishes has always been greatly appreciated. Your stewardship is an act of thanksgiving for all that God has done for you and you loved ones. During the Coronavirus pandemic, we cannot be physically together to celebrate the Holy Mass but we can still make a gift of ourselves by continuing to support our parish by digital giving or through the US mail. No gift is too small or insignificant. God bless you in advance for your parish support.
St. Joseph Restoration Fund Major Contributors of $5,000 or More
St. Joseph Women’s Club
Gretna Historical Society
China Doll Restaurant
Karen Meyers
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
German-American Cultural Center Jefferson Historical Society of LA
John & Anne Kulakowski
Gretna Community Transportation Company
Kenneth & Darnell LeBlanc
Italian-American Society
Gretna Police Benevolent Association The Estate of Charles C. & Louise D. Lyons
Arthur & Brenda Lawson
Rev. Fr. Gary Copping, Pastor
Robert Gelpi
Lois LaBruzza Wiley & Raylyn Beevers Wesley & Shayna Beevers Morvant
Stan & Judy Salathe
Mary Ribaul Bose
Kenneth & Gayle Alfortish
David & Susan Kalil
Thomas “Skip” & Lauren McGinnis Marille & Barbara Faucheux
Kirk Jones & Family
Joel Durkes In Memory of John L Marchese
Brett J. Lawson
In Memory of Hon. Henry Garland Sullivan, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Toomey
In Memory of Dr. Mary Grace Curry
Ted & Gail Heine
The Daul Family
In Memory of Kendall E. AlfortishWe thank all our Contributors, both great and small, for their gifts of charity.
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IMPORTANT NOTIFICATIONThe bankruptcy court in case number 20-10846 pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has a set deadline of March 1, 2021 to file a Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim in the Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy. A Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim form may be found at: www.NolaChurchclaims.com
The bankruptcy court in case number 20-10846 pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has set a deadline of November 30, 2020 to file a General Proof of Claim in the Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy. A General Proof of Claim form may be found at: https://www.donlinrecano.com/Clients/rcano/Static/BDPOC -
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.
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2020 Advent Mission
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2020 Motorcycle Blessing
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2020 Thanksgiving Food Drive
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Deacon Thomas Bamoah Farewell Party
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Silver Rose 2020
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2020 Blessing Of The Pets
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St Vincent de Paul Feeds The Residents Of The St Joseph Apartments
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2020 Memorial of Our Lady Of Sorrows
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Feast Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
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Burgundy Dance
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St Nicholas Party
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Pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece
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Third Annual Blessing Of The Motorcycles
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Second Annual Chili Cook-off November 2, 2019
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Silver Rose 2019
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2019 Blessing of the Pets
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Gretna Heritage Festival 2019
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Parish News
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November 24
We are beginning to repair the Garden House in our Holy Family Garden. Original estimates put the repair at $30,000 and the Gretna Historical Society has blessed St Joseph with a substantial grant to help us in our repairs. However, as the roof is being removed and walls taken down, the damage is much more severe than first anticipated. Years of termite infestation have caused extensive damage. If you would like to help us in our repairs, please remember to donate to our Maintenance Fund to help defray the costs of repairs. Thank you for your generosity.Read More -
November 24
Father Gary's emails are gcmetairie@hotmail.com (personal) and gcopping@arch-no.org (Church). Beware of an email that has no subject and is coming from churchonline4real213@gmail.com. This is a scam.Read More -
November 23
Thank you Eli Cannon and Blade Schneider for assisting the poor and needy.Read More -
November 21
The Society of St Vincent dePaul (SSVdP) for both St Joseph and St Anthony Churches in Gretna held its annual reverse food drive this month. Over 1,000 food items were collected and distributed to 22 households, where 70 family members were treated to variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and pasta non perishable food items. The reverse food drive works like this. Selected food items are written on a slip of paper and parishioners would randomly choose which item we request they donate. This method would bring in an even amount of different canned meats, vegetables, and fruit. For example, the slips of paper would list tuna, corn, chili, peanut butter..etc. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was started in 1833 in Paris, France by Frederic Ozanam. As a student at the School of Law at the Sorbonne, University of Paris, Ozanam was part of a group that met on Saturdays to discuss various topics, except politics. During one particular meeting, he and his other fellow Catholics were questioned about what good the Catholic Church is doing in the community now. This inspired Ozanam to create the “Conference of Charity” to assist the poor. Later, the name was changed to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in honor of their patron saint. The group wanted to show their faith by caring for those in need while deepening their love for God. The mission of the Society inspired others across the world to join the organization. Today, there are over 800,000 members and the Society is present in five continents. The St. Joseph SSVdP Conference meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month in the St Joseph Social Room at 3 p,m. Membership is open to all.Read More -
November 16
Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng issued an emergency proclamation on Monday, June 29th. The public is required to wear masks inside all businesses and public places within Jefferson Parish. The order will begin on Wednesday, July 1st, and has no end date. People in Jefferson Parish must wear face coverings when they are in the high-risk situations listed below: Masks are required inside any indoor public space, including but not limited to restaurants, retail, spas and places of worship. Masks are required upon entering and exiting a restaurant or bar but not while sitting at a table. Masks are required upon entering and exiting a gym but not while exercising. Masks are required in any room or an enclosed area where other people are present and unable to physically distance. Masks are required while walking through common areas, such as hallways, stairways, elevators and parking facilities. Masks are required while riding on public transportation or paratransit. The following individuals are exempt from wearing a mask or face covering: Children younger than two years old. Individuals with a medical condition, mental health condition or disability that prevents wearing a face covering. This order also excludes schools, summer camps and daycares, as they should follow the guidance set forth by the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Department of Education.Read More -
November 12God our Father, giver of life, we entrust the United States of America to your loving care. You are the rock on which this nation was founded. You alone are the true source of our cherished rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for your glory and dwell among your people. Send your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation’s leaders. Open their minds to the great worth of human life and the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Remind your people that true happiness is rooted in seeking and doing your will. Lead us into a new millennium of life. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen. (Contributed by Father Michael Gilligan, American Catholic Press, Copyright 1992. Used with permission.)Read More
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October 29
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October 22
Church teaching is that marriage and the Sacrament of Matrimony are between a man and a woman. According to reports, the pope’s comments in a brief passage in the documentary film, “Francesco,” are similar to the position the Holy Father took while archbishop of Buenos Aires and echo remarks he has made in several interviews during his pontificate. While always defining and defending marriage as between a man and a woman, the pope’s recognition of civil unions is his acknowledgement of the “civil rights” of those in same-sex civil unions as provided by governments.Read More -
October 21
Early voting is under way in Louisiana! Please vote yes on Amendment #1, the Love Life Amendment! There is a lot of misinformation being circulated about Amendment #1. I need your help to share the truth! Nearly all of misinformation comes from pro-abortion groups that would love nothing more than for state judges to force abortion-on-demand in Louisiana forever. Click on this article to see a 30-second video that tells about the Love Life Amendment.Read More -
October 16
We are raising the ribbon on our Restoration Banner! Thanks to Historic Tax Credits and James Rolf (Parishioer and Preservationist), we are close to meeting our goal. To learn more, click on this article to be redirected to Mary Helen William's blog on The Gretna Glance.Read More -
October 15
As Catholics in the United States, we will soon mark our annual observance of October as Respect Life Month. It is a time to focus on God’s precious gift of human life and our responsibility to care for, protect, and defend the lives of our brothers and si sters. This year’s theme, “Live the Gospel of Life,” was inspired by the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s encyclical The Gospel of Life. Pope John Paul’s masterfully articulated defense of the right to life for children in the ir mothers’ wombs, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and the marginalized is more relevant today than ever before. This past November, the U.S. bishops reaffirmed that “the threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attac ks life itself, because it takes place within the sanctuary of the family, and because of the number of lives destroyed.” While we noted not to “dismiss or ignore other serious threats to human life and dignity such as racism, the environmental crisis, pov erty, and the death penalty,” we renewed our commitment to protect the most fundamental of all human rights – the right to live. This past January, I shared with Pope Francis that the Bishops of the United States had been criticized by some for identi fying the protection of the unborn as a pre - eminent priority. The Holy Father expressed his support for our efforts observing that if we fail to protect life, no other rights matter. Pope Francis also said that abortion is not primarily a Catholic or eve n a religious issue, it is first and foremost a human rights issue. The Gospel of Life provides a blueprint for building a culture of life and civilization of love. The important work of transforming our culture begins by allowing the Gospel of Christ t o touch and transform our own hearts and the decisions we make. May we strive to imitate Christ and follow in his footsteps, caring for the most vulnerable among us. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, may Our Lord grant us the grace to live courageously and faithfully his Gospel of life.Read More -
September 24
As we approach the upcoming local, state, and national elections, I have received many emails, calls, and letters with questions from Catholics and other people of faith regarding how to vote. I would like to take this opportuni-ty to clarify some important points, particularly for Catholics. Let me start off by saying that no member of the Catholic bishops, priests, deacons, religious, or laity in church leadership may endorse or oppose any candidate for office. The US Catholic Bishops document “Forming Con-sciences for Faithful Citizenship” prohibits any endorsement of a candidate by church leadership but challenges Catholics to vote with a properly formed conscience. To quote the document, “Clergy and lay people have comple-mentary roles in public life. We bishops have the primary responsibility to hand on the Church's moral and social teaching. Together with priests and deacons, assisted by religious and lay leaders of the Church, we are to teach fundamental moral principles that help Catholics form their consciences correctly, to provide guidance on the moral dimensions of public decisions, and to encourage the faithful to carry out their responsibilities in political life. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Church's leaders avoid endorsing or opposing candidates.” It is in my role as bishop, charged with handing on the Church’s moral and social teaching that I write today. It is our right and responsibility to vote with a well-formed conscience. A well-formed conscience is formed under the guidance of the Holy Spirit through prayer, scripture, and reflecting and informing oneself about the moral teach-ings of the Catholic Church as guided by “Faithful Citizenship”. It is our responsibility as disciples of Jesus to look carefully at the platform of each candidate and compare these principles to the teaching of Christ and the Church. There are many moral and social issues we must be aware of to form our conscience and decide how to vote. The issues of public policy concern for Catholics are listed below. Abortion and euthanasia are identified in the bish-ops’ document as being preeminent issues because it is upon the protection and sanctity of human life within the family unit that all other life issues are built. This does not mean we can dismiss or ignore other serious threats to human life and dignity or caring for the vulnerable among us, but we must stand firm on issues that directly attack life itself, the most fundamental good and the condition for all others. We must emphasize the need to respect all human life regardless of race, religion, cultural, or social differences. To once again quote from “Faithful Citizen-ship”, “The fact that much of our political rhetoric has become very negative and that political polarization seems to have grown should not dissuade us from the high calling to work for a world that allows everyone to thrive, a world in which all persons, all families, have what they need to fulfill their God-given destiny.” As Christians, we believe in the values handed on to us by Jesus and our tradition. I invite the faithful and all peo-ple of good will to study carefully the information from the bishops’ conference and, through prayer, make a re-sponsible decision based on a well-formed conscience in the upcoming election. Let us together pray for our country and for peace in our world. Issues of Public Policy Concern for Catholics: Address the preeminent requirement to protect human life Protect the fundamental understanding of marriage as a life-long commitment between a man and a woman Achieve comprehensive immigration reform Help families and children overcome poverty and ensure access to education Ensure full conscience protection and religious freedom Provide healthcare that respects human life and dignity Oppose unjust discrimination Establish and comply with moral limits on military force Pursue peace, protect human rights and religious liberty, and advance economic justice and care for creation. To find other helpful resources, visit https://nolacatholic.org/vote.Read More -
September 21
Congratulations to David and Susan Kalil of St Joseph Church & Shrine and Rory and Maureen Cadres of St Anthony Church on being chosen as recipients of the Order of St Louis Medallions in recognition of their great dedication and years of service to the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The Order of St Louis is one of the highest and most cherished honors bestowed by the local Church on a member of the laity. It was established more than 50 years ago to recognize individuals who have given unselfishly of their time and talent to the work of the Church for many years. The Medallion will be presented in special ceremonies in the special prayer service at St Catherine of Siena Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, on Sunday October 18 at 2:30 pm.Read More -
September 10
Congratulations to our two altar servers of the year: Carter Magness from St Anthony and Eli Cannon from St Joseph. We thank them for their dedicated service to the Church and we appreciate the time they give to assist the Priest and the Parish assisting at the Masses.Read More
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Mass TimesSunday Mass Schedule
- Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN
- Sunday: 7:30 AM English English EN 9:30 AM English English EN 11:30 AM English English EN 6:30 PM English English EN Haitian Creole
Daily Mass Schedule- MonFri 12:10 PM English English EN
- Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Perpetual Help Novena said during mass
- 1st Friday: 8:00 AM English English EN followed by adoration to 12:00 noon benediction
Holy Day Schedule & Special MassesImmaculate Conception- December 7: 6:30 PM English English EN
- December 8: 8:00 AM English English EN 12:10 PM English English EN 6:30 PM English English EN OLPH Novena during Mass
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ- December 24: 4:00 PM English English EN 6:00 PM English English EN
- December 25: 12:00 AM English English EN 9:30 AM English English EN 11:30 AM English English EN 6:30 PM Other | Haitian Creole Mass
Mary, Mother of God- December 31: 6:30 PM English English EN 11:30 PM English English EN Special Mass to Ring in New Year
- January 1: 9:30 AM English English EN 11:30 AM English English EN Adoration & Benediction After 11:30 mass 2:00 PM Other | Haitian Creole Mass
Ash Wednesday- February 16: 6:30 PM English English EN Feast of the Holy Face -- No Ashes distributed until Wednesday
- February 17: 8:00 AM English English EN 12:10 PM English English EN 6:30 PM English English EN
Holy Thursday- April 1: 7:00 PM English English EN Adoration after Mass until 10PM
Good Friday- April 2: 3:00 PM English English EN Confessions follow Liturgy
Easter Sunday- April 3: 8:00 PM English English EN
- April 4: 7:30 AM English English EN 9:30 AM English English EN 11:30 AM English English EN
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary- August 14: 6:30 PM English English EN
- August 15: 8:00 AM English English EN
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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. -
Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día
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Reading 1 IS 25:6-10AResponsorial Psalm PS 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6Gospel MT 15:29-37
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Primera lectura Is 25, 6-10Salmo Responsorial Sal 22, 1-3a. 3b. 4.5.6.Evangelio Mt 15, 29-37
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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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