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Tuesday, October 20, 5:45 AM - 7:30 AM
TMIY is back! Starting Friday September 11 -- 5:45 am Breakfast, 6:20 Presentation, 7:30 dismissal. We've got you covered! Men need spiritual development now more than ever. Don't delay. Let's get started!Read More -
Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 PM
In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help from this icon pictured on the left) we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. This picture of the Blessed Mother with her Divine Son above has helped her provide strength, comfort and even miracles to the faithful for centuries! Come join us for Mass and Novena.Read More -
Wednesday, October 21
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, October 21
The Office of Marriage and Family Life is again offering programs for Marriage Preparation with limited enrollment to allow for appropriate social distancing. Upcoming dates for the Engaged Encounter, Days for the Engaged, and the Special Marriage programs can be found by clicking this article. Descriptions of the various programs as well as online registration links can be found here. As always, couples are encouraged to take advantage of parish-based mentor couple programs whenever available. Online marriage Preparation is also available for those who are separated by distance or are otherwise unable to take advantage of an in-person marriage preparation program.Read More -
Wednesday, October 21
Mr Matt Rousso with Maryknoll Mission Education will give our Advent Mission the week before Advent from November 23rd through the 25th starting at 7pm. The Mission's Theme is Pope Francis's Encyclical "The Joy Of The Gospel". Copies of the book will be available free of charge before the start of the mission so that everyone can start reading and relating before the beginnine of the mission. Mr. Matt Rousso has directed mission immersion programs in Latin and Central America for seminarians, adults and youth as a Maryknoll Mission educator. He has been director of the New Orleans Maryknoll Mission Center in New Orleans, located near the Archdiocesan Chancery, for more than 25 years. Maryknoll is the first Catholic foreign missionary society in the U.S., founded more than 100 years ago. Please make plans to attend this Mission.Read More -
Wednesday, October 21, 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, October 21, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us! Notre Dame Seminary and CCF are co-hosting the Fall 2020 Catholic Lens Series: Living the Gospel in a Fractured Culture. In the four-part series, speakers will explore the foundational principles that guide our Catholic mission of unity in the world and bring a message of hope and encouragement. The first event, Developing a Catholic Lens: The Church as a "Creative Minority," takes place on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. You may attend the series in-person or virtually. In-person events will be held at Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary, and they will be socially-distanced with a 100 attendee maximum per event. Registration is required.Read More -
Thursday, October 22
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, October 22
As Catholics we are called to act in all that we do with properly formed consciences. Having a proper-ly formed consciences when exercising our civic responsibility and right to vote is especially im-portant as we are called to witness our faith in the public square, but what does it mean to have a properly formed conscience? Forming a conscience is a life-long task, and the Civilize It campaign from the USCCB has created a useful tool that can be printed and shared digitally about what it means to form one’s conscience and a short guide for doing so. Click on this article to learn more.Read More -
Thursday, October 22
CCRNO welcomes Sr. Briege McKenna for a Healing Mini-Conference, November 13-14, 2020, at St. Angela Merici Church in Metairie. Sr. Briege is well-known around the world for her ministry of healing. She was originally scheduled for the CCRNO March 2020 Conference, which had to be canceled. This Mini-Conference is for the benefit of CCRNO, a self-supporting Office of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Sr. Briege will speak on a different topic and pray for healing at each session. Attend all three. The Healing Mini-Conference will consist of three separate and distinct sessions, Friday night from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m., Saturday morning from 9:30 – noon, and Saturday night from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required at ccrno.org. Adults: $15 per person, per session; Youths (under 18): $5 per person, per session. Because of social distancing, seating is limited to approximately 300. No onsite registration. Masks required. Check in one half-hour before each session. We anticipate this Mini-Conference will be well-attended, so pre-register early for all three sessions. Registration closes at noon on November 11.Read More -
Thursday, October 22
Open House November 5, 2020 2-7:30 p.m. You're invited! See everything Mount Carmel has to offer, meet our students and teachers, and tour our campus!Read More -
Thursday, October 22
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, October 22
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, October 22, 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 -
Saturday, October 24
With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. The Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering a class series in the SymptoPro™ Method of Natural Family Planning. This series will be conducted by Kelly Donahue of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This is a virtual class series utilizing Zoom. The dates of the class series are September 5, September 19, October 3 and October 31, 2020. The Zoom class hours are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The class on October 31, 2020 will be in-person rather than via Zoom. The cost is $105.00 and includes all classes and materials. Preregistration is required. Register onlineRead More -
Saturday, October 24
The public is cordially invited to attend the annual All Saints Day "Blessing Of The Graves" ceremony to take place on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M. at Westlawn Cemetery located at 1225 Whitney Ave, Gretna, LA 70056 -- for further information call 504-393-6963. In a separate blessing, Fr. Gary will bless the graves in McDonoghville Cemetary at 1:00 pm. and Hook & Ladder Cemetery at 2:00pm.Read More -
Saturday, October 24, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Bring your Hogs, BMW's, Triumphs, Indians, Suzukis, Hondas, and any other bike with an engine to St Joseph Church & Shrine on Saturday November 21, 2020 at 1 pm to have it blessed in honor of St Columbanus, the Patron Saint of Motorcycles. Blessing will take place in parking lot on corner of 6th and Newton.Read More -
Sunday, October 25, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
On Sunday October 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Louis Cathedral. Since 1994, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has offered a special Mass for those families who have been affected by violence. This Mass is an opportunity for our community to pray together for reconciliation and healing and to ask God’s help as we strive to build a more peaceful society free of the violence that so deeply harms us all. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will observe the Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence on Sunday October 25 th at the 11:00 am Mass at St. Louis Cathedral. Regretfully, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to gather in large numbers this year and will not have the customary reserved seating and reception for the families and survivors of violence. The Mass will be televised on WLAE-TV and live-streamed at http://thedailymass.com/. We hope that you will be able to attend through these means of social media. Archbishop Aymond expresses his prayerful hope that all will join their prayers with his in solidarity with those who have lost loved ones to violence.Read More -
Sunday, October 25, 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 -
Monday, October 26
Do you have any paperback books that contain Words Of Hope, Inspiration, and Healing? Donate them to the Rotary Club who will bring these paperback books to the Jefferson Parish Correction Centers to be given to the inmates so that they may grow in wisdom, love, and faith. This book drive is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Westwego, LA along with River Church of Harvey La. Book Drive runs September 13 - November 9, 2020. For information, email Rotarians: grannyjenbourg@gmail.com or Robert@riverchurchnola.comRead More
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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 eight part series will begin on August 24th and will commence on October 26. Following is the areas of presentation, reflection, and discussion:
October 19 & 26 --- The Mass: by Bishop Robert Barron +++ Mass as Sacrafice +++ Mass as Real Presence +++ Mass as Holy Communion
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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 FamilyWe 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.
RESTORATION LOAN ACTIVITY
PRINCIPAL BALANCE AS OF 09/01/2020 $36,395.03
INTEREST CALCULATED DURING PERIOD $125.97
PAYMENT ($14,920.00)
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TOTAL PRINCIPLE + INTEREST $21,601.00
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Photo Albums
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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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2018 Chili Cook Off
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Corpus Christi Procession
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Restoration
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Parish News
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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 -
September 2
Come join Fr. Gary on Pilgramage June 3-12, 2022. Click this article for more information. Zoom Meeting with details is forthcoming. See Parish Events area on right hand side to view a webinar on the trip.Read More -
August 31
Help fight crime in our community. Text anonymous tips to Gretna Police Department to fight crime and help keep our community safe! Fighting crime is a partnership. In Gretna, the public is the greatest crime fighting resource. With tip411, you can share anonymous information about crime, drugs, domestic violence, bullying, suspicious activity and other crimes via text message or the free smartphone app. It is 100% anonymous. The tip411 system removes all your identifying information so officers receive no identifying information about you -- not your name, not your phone number, not your address. Nothing! How do I use it? 1. Send anonymous text tips -- send a text message to 847411, then type the keyword GPDTIPS, add a space, type your tip info, and hit send. 2. Submit anonymous tips using FREE smartphone app. Download free Gretna PD app for iPhone and Android to submit anonymous tips from a smartphone. 3. Use anonymous web tip form on your computer. Visit the Gretna PD website at www.gretnapolice.comRead More -
August 13
This season has brought about several changes for Community Center for Life, but our ministry has been privileged to remain open as an essential services operation. We have served families across 20 different zip codes with a specific increase in requests for assistance with diapers, groceries, baby formula, and other necessities. We have continued to provide crisis intervention and long-term counseling, ultrasounds, prenatal and parenting classes, and more - all at no cost to our clients. Since the pandemic, we have conducted over 550 varied appointments ranging from in-person, virtual, curbside pick-up, and home delivery. Even with the onslaught of changes, the mission to glorify God by sharing the overwhelming love and hope of Christ remains the same. Here is a testimony of one woman who was considering abortion during the pandemic and texted a staff member the next day with this message: “I wanted to thank you for just being able to hear me, not judge me, and welcome me with open arms. I thank you for the counseling because I did notice a few things about myself that I never took the time to think about or even speak about to anyone. Thank you for just helping women all over make us feel comfortable enough to trust you. You are a blessing and I thank God for meeting you!” This is the testimony of a mother who remembered us after receiving help in the past and recently gave birth during the pandemic: “I am a single mom with one daughter and I do it all on my own. When I found out I was pregnant again, I felt lost and had no hope. The center immediately popped into my head the moment I found out. I knew they could help me see over this mountain. They not only helped me to keep my baby but also helped me to see a different version of myself. I learned a lot talking with the counselor…and now I have hope!” Please join us in our mission via this virtual Baby Bottle. Click on link for more information on how to participate and get involved. We rely completely on the support of our local churches to protect the unborn and serve the most needy and vulnerable families in our community. We covet your prayers and your partnership! Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information or for requests to help families in your area.Read More -
August 6
In an effort to better serve the faithful of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, we are pleased to announce the creation of the Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation. The Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation will include Catholic schools, parish schools of religion, RCIA programs, evangelization, adult education, and catechist certification programs focused on a shared ministry of forming life-long disciples. Dr. RaeNell Houston will serve as Executive Director and Superintendent of Catholic Schools and will be supported by Deputy Superintendents, Deacon Michael Whitehouse and Mrs. Martha Mundine along with additional professional staff. By creating this department, it is our hope to eliminate a duplication of efforts enabling us to focus resources on Catholic education and religious education for all ages in both our parishes and our Catholic schools. The mission statement of the Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation is: Led by the Holy Spirit and centered in the person of Jesus Christ, the mission of the Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation is to provide service, support and guidance to all parish and school communities in the shared ministry of evangelizing, catechizing and educating with standards of excellence to form life-long Disciples who witness God’s love with joy.Read More
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July 28
Watch special Elections 2020 programming at EndAbortion.TV or any of the platforms listed on that page. Programming includes a daily airing of political speeches without the spin given by the fake news. Priest For Life will also have hard-hitting detailed presentations and discussions about how to educate and mobilize voters each weeknight, live, at 8pm CT.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 MassesThanksgiving Day- November 26: 8:00 AM English English EN No 12:10 Mass today
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
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
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 EPH 2:12-22Responsorial Psalm PS 85:9AB-10, 11-12, 13-14Gospel LK 12:35-38
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Primera lectura Ef 2, 12-22Salmo Responsorial Salmo 84, 9ab-10. 11-12. 13-14Evangelio Lc 12, 35-38
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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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