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Eucharist Lecture Series:
A Celebration of the Year of the Eucharist
Notre Dame Seminary's year-long Eucharist Lecture Series kicks off on Wednesday, January 27th. Fr. James Wehner, Rector/President of NDS, will offer the first presentation titled “The Eucharist in the Life of the Church”. The evening will begin with Eucharistic Adoration at 5:30 PM followed by the lecture and a question and answer session from 6:00-7:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. For more information and to register for the first lecture of 2021, visit https://nds.edu/els/.
Dates For Series
Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 The Eucharist in the Life of the Church Fr. James Wehner
Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 The Eucharist in Sacred Scripture Dr. Nathan Mastnjak
Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 The Eucharist in the Letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch Dr. Gregory Vall
Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 The Real Presence of the Eucharist Dr. David Liberto
Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 Eucharistic Images and Art Prof. Jordan Haddad
Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 The Eucharist and Human Suffering Fr. Michael Champagne, C.J.C.
Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 The Eucharist and Poetry Fr. Phillip Neri Powell, O.P.
Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 The Eucharist and the Moral Life Fr. Bryce Sibley
Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 The Eucharist at the Center of Family Life Dr. Tom and Patti Neal
Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 Eucharistic Miracles and Saints Fr. Jeffrey Montz
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 Eucharistic Devotions Fr. Nile Gross
Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 The Eucharist and the Future of the Church Archbishop Alfred Hughes -
Parish Events
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January 21 - January 30
Catholics across the country are invited to take part in the “9 Days for Life” novena Jan. 21-29 for the protection of human life. Each day’s intercession is accompanied by prayers, a short reflection and one or more suggested actions for novena participants to take to help build a culture of life.Read More -
Sunday, January 24, 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, January 24, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
We are pleased to announce that starting in 2021, the Archdiocese of New Orleans will host an annual wedding anniversary celebration for those couples who have been married for 25 years. The 2021 Silver Anniversary celebration will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM at St Joseph Church in New Orleans. This event is only for couples married in the year 1996 in celebration of their 25 Wedding Anniversary. 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 respective parish. If you will be celebrating your 25 Wedding Anniversary next year (married in the year 1996) and wish to attend, please register with the parish office by January 15, 2021.Read More -
Tuesday, January 26, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Join us! The Catholic Community Foundation is hosting its first Catholic Community Professionals (CCP) virtual networking event featuring Speaker Gordon Stevens (President and CEO of the New Orleans Steamboat Company and Gray Line Tours) on Tuesday, January 26, from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m.! The purpose of Catholic Community Professionals is to connect Catholics of any age and at any stage in their careers by providing a platform through which they can network and talk about how their faith informs their profession. Click here to register for the event. Questions? Please contact Callie Kamath at ckamath@ccfnola.org.Read More -
Tuesday, January 26, 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, January 26, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Do you want to be a volunteer fire fighter or belong to a company of dedicated first responders? Consider becoming a Volunteer Firefighter or an Honorary Member. Meetings are held once a month on Fourth Tuesday of the Month. Click on links on St Joseph Website for application.Read More -
Wednesday, January 27
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, January 27, 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 -
Thursday, January 28
Retreat Schedule 2020-21 for Saint Joseph Abbey The Retreat Center at Saint Joseph Abbey announces its 2020-21 schedule for retreats sponsored by the Abbey. Each retreat includes conferences organized by the Abbey monks, common prayer, and reconciliation. The theme this year is "Be Not Afraid: Finding God's Peace Amidst Life's Uncertainties." Visit www.saintjosephabbey.com/abbey-retreats for dates and more information. Upcoming Willwoods Married Couples Retreats at the Abbey can also be found at this link. Established in 1978, the Willwoods community provides opportunities for growth and enrichment through its Faith and Marriage Apostolate. For more information, contact Jason Angelette at 504-830-3716 or visit www.FaithandMarriage.org.Read More -
Thursday, January 28
Parousia: The Bible and the Mass is coming Lent 2021. Get ready to join host Scott Hahn to uncover how and why all of God’s action, in creation and redemption, is ordered to the Mass. You'll see the Mass in a whole new light. Sign up to watch for FREE.Read More -
Friday, January 29, 5:45 AM - 7:30 AM
That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive! Please come join us for a truly Catholic Men's Fraternity that drinks coffee, respects women, and gives praise and glory to God. ++ This semester will focus on: The Battle Over the Bride Empowering men to take the next step in authentic male leadership, The Battle Over the Bride focuses on their role as husband and their deep desire for self-sacrificial love. Offering proven solutions and practical methods, it provides an incredibly clear pathway to overcoming the pressures men encounter in going to the end of love.Read More -
Saturday, January 30
Interested in becoming a reader at Mass or an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? Basic workshops for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and basic workshops for readers will be presented this Spring by the Office of Worship. Attendance at the workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion is required before a person can be delegated by the Archbishop to serve in this ministry. Attendance at the workshop for readers is strongly recommended for new readers and all readers who have not previously attended a workshop The complete schedule can be found on the Office of Worship website at https://nolacatholic.org/lay-liturgical-ministry-formation. Participants are to be pre-registered by their parish before attending.Read More -
Saturday, January 30
Abbey Art Works, located on the beautiful grounds of Saint Joseph Abbey has announced its 2021 schedule. Workshops, classes, and retreats coming up soon include: When Art Tells You What to Think -The Propaganda of Andy Warhol and Jacques Louis David, Lecture by Br. Christopher Schaefer, O.S.B., Saturday, January 23 @ 9:30 a.m. Drawing for Beginners with Chryl Casso Corizzo, Fridays in February & March. Unique Double-billed Workshop. Choose one: Painting the Costumed Model Workshop with Auseklis Ozols or Plein Air Workshop with Phil Sandusky. February 8-10. Oil & Water – Classic Instruction in Oil and Watercolor Painting with Lyn Hill Taylor. Thursdays. Year-round. Printmaking: Copperplate Etchings with master printmaker Phillip Sage. Wednesdays. Year-round. Registration and other details for these classes and more are available at www.saintjosephabbey.com/abbeyartworks. Abbey Art Works can also be contacted at 985-327-1021 or info@abbeyartworks.com.Read More
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January 31 - February 6
1st Sunday -- Meditate on 1st Sorrow ( Saint Joseph Resolves to Leave Mary Quietly ) Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. NABRE Mt 1:19 Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory Be... -- Meditate on 1st Joy ( Saint Joseph's Annunciation ) Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord* appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. NABRE Mt 1:20 Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory Be...Read More -
Sunday, January 31
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 -
Sunday, January 31, 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
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Sunday, January 31, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
We are pleased to announce that starting in 2021, the Archdiocese of New Orleans will host an annual wedding anniversary celebration for those couples who have been married for 25 years. The 2021 Silver Anniversary celebration will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM at St Joseph Church in New Orleans. This event is only for couples married in the year 1996 in celebration of their 25 Wedding Anniversary. 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 respective parish. If you will be celebrating your 25 Wedding Anniversary next year (married in the year 1996) and wish to attend, please register with the parish office by January 15, 2021.Read More
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February 1 - February 28
Did You Know? - The Procession: The priest and ministers (representing the whole people of God) symbolically move from the ordinary (the world) to the extraordinary (the sanctuary, which is a symbol of heaven itself) – from the secular to the sacred, from the everyday to the eternal. - The Altar: The altar represents Christ himself. When we see the priest kiss the altar, we should reverence Christ in our heart. The altar is the center, where the mystery of our faith is celebrated. - Sign of the Cross: We begin Mass with the Sign of the Cross. This is not an introduction to prayer, but is in fact a prayer in and of itself. It is a prayer! It affirms our faith in the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We recall our baptism and are reminded of the great act of love of Christ, who suffered and died for us.Read More -
Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Every years on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord aka Candlemas, it is customary to bless candles; the candles that are carried in the procession, the candles that will be used throughout the liturgical year, and candles that will be sold to the congregation to take home. The candlelight is an outward and visible sign of Christ who illumines our heart and inner being and a reminder that Jesus calls us to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. You may bring your candles from home to have them blessed at our 6:30 pm Mass on the night of Tuesday February 2nd.Read More -
Tuesday, February 2, 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
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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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Photo Albums
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St Nick Pics 2020
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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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2019 MEDJUGORJE TRIP
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Fr Gary in Medjugorje
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Parish News
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January 14
What is CBIB? CBIB, Compassionate Burials for Indigent Babies, is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2007 to ensure that unclaimed and aborted babies receive a proper burial. What is the mission of CBIB? 1. To hold dignified burials for abandoned or indigent babies 2. To bring comfort to their families 3. To raise awareness of the Safe Haven LawRead More -
January 5
Beginning on the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, January 10, 2021, the local Catholic Church has entered into the Year of the Eucharist, a time of renewal, healing, and communion. This year is dedicated to helping all of us, clergy, religious, and laity, grow in our relationship with Christ. We begin this important year on this feast because baptism marks the beginning of our initiation into Jesus Christ, a lifelong journey toward union with Christ and one another.The Eucharist is communion with God. Christ nourishes us with his very Body and Blood so that we can be joined more closely to him and to all humanity. Throughout this year, we will join with Catholics around the world to call upon the prayers and patronage of St. Joseph to help us more fully understand the meaning of the parts of the Mass, the theology of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and the obligation we have as Catholics to participate in Mass on Sunday. As the universal church observes a special Year of St. Joseph as proclaimed by the Holy Father, we in the Archdiocese of New Orleans call upon St. Joseph’s powerful intercession to bring us closer to Jesus in the Eucharist. A PRAYER FOR THE INTERCESSION OF ST. JOSEPH To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our afflictions, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence;O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of usby your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.Read More -
December 17
Our national and international news continues to be filled with reports surrounding the approval, availability, and arrival of COVID-19 vaccines. In many respects, this is indeed good news which brings with it a great sense of hope and optimism as the world continues to face a health crisis. With these recent and ongoing developments, the worthy question of the ethical nature of such vaccines along with whether or not it is morally permissible to receive them, has already been and continues to be raised. This is both a complex and highly delicate issue as it generally focuses on whether or not the vaccines were developed in such a manner that utilized cell lines from aborted babies. A thoughtful, detailed evaluation and analysis of this question has been completed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committees on Pro-Life and Doctrine stating that the two vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna only are found to be “morally justified.” Their extensive conclusion is offered below: “The world is currently facing a health crisis. The number of deaths from COVID-19 is now almost one and a half million worldwide. In the United States, the toll is approaching 300,000. Given the urgency of this crisis, the lack of available alternative vaccines, and the fact that the connection between an abortion that occurred decades ago and receiving a vaccine produced today is remote, inoculation with the new COVID-19 vaccines in these circumstances can be morally justified. For our part, we bishops and all Catholics and men and women of goodwill must continue to do what we can to ensure the development, production, and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine without any connection to abortion and to help change what has become the standard practice in much medical research, a practice in which certain morally compromised cell lines are routinely used as a matter of course, with no consideration of the moral question concerning the origins of those cell lines.” As individuals consider whether or not to receive these vaccines, we remind the faithful to exercise prudence while consulting with their personal health care professional. The full statement may be found on the USCCB’s website: https://www.usccb.org/moral-considerations-covid-vaccinesRead More -
December 17
Please check out the article on Deacon Thomas posted on Gretnaglance.comRead More -
December 10
Ways to remove the temporal punishment due to sin for yourself or for a soul purgatory. Please click on title for the 15 additional ways for 2021.Read More -
December 10
Please read Catholic News Service Article about what may happen if Xavier Becerra is named Head of Health and Human Services during Biden AdministrationRead More -
December 3
Year Round HVAC, upon further inspection of the vertical duct, has found that the internal liner has been compromised with moisture from splits in the duct from recent past breaks. To insure a complete, reliable working system, we are replacing the entire supply duct from the 40-ton package unit to tie in on roof at the point the duct penetrates the building wall. The quote for replacing just the horizontal duct on the roof was $5,829.00. To do the additional work with all demo, haul away, bracing and sealing is an additional price of $8,321.00 Previously the down time was going to be one full long day, however to complete the job doing both the vertical and horizontal supply ducting will take a 3 day down time utilizing 4 men each day. Year Round is proceeding with the fabrication on the roof top ductwork and will need to get more accurate measurements to fabricate. Again to clarify, the total cost of the new duct work installed would be $14,150.00. We are awaiting parts, so please dress warmly for Church since we will not have heat until project is completed. Please remember to give to our Maintenance Fund.Read More -
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
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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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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 MassesAsh 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
Immaculate 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
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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 I Jon 3:1-5, 10Responsorial Psalm Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9Reading II 1 Cor 7:29-31Gospel Mk 1:14-20
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Primera Lectura Jon 3, 1-5. 10Salmo Responsorial 24, 4-5ab. 6-7bc. 8-9Segunda Lectura 1 Cor 7, 29-31Evangelio Mc 1, 14-20
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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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