Archbishop Aymond will present the Order of St. Louis medallion to 245 members of the laity in a prayer service and ceremony Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie. The ceremony will also be live-streamed. Our St Joseph recipients are Mr. and Mrs Wayne Rau and Mr and Mrs Peter DeBroeck Our St Anthony recipients are Mr and Mrs George Relle.
A Bible Study and so much more! Journey with us during the holy season of Lent to study and meditate upon the Sunday Gospels leading to the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Meet weekly in a prayerful relaxed gathering for a deeper understanding of Jesus' sacrificial life and death and victory that He claimed for each one of us. This six week program will offer you an opportunity to renew your faith as you grow in knowledge and understanding of the Holy Scriptures. Two sessions will be offered each Wednesday for the remaining six weeks of Lent. Simply choose the session that is more comfortable for you. When: Wednesdays 10am or 6pm Where: St Joseph Church & Shrine Rectory Beginning: Wednesday February 21, 2024 For more information contact: Ginny Dufrene 504-451-1265 ginnydufrene@bellsouth.net
Frank and Hazel Maness, both 96, will celebrate their 75th Anniversary on February 20th. They were married in St. Joseph Church in 1949. They have been lifelong members of the parish and have always lived in Gretna. Along with raising a family, and working their jobs, Both Hazel and Frank have been dedicated volunteers to St. Joseph Parish. Their four children attended St. Joseph School, and their three daughters were married at St. Joseph’s. A few, but not all, of their volunteer services include: school help, cafeteria duty, calling Bingo, working St. Joseph Fair, accounting work, counting and depositing Sunday collections, Chaperoning CYO dances, lecturing at Mass, serving as usher, preparing food for St. Joseph’s Altar, assisting their Pastors, and serving on Parish Council. We wish them the best and appreciate their lifelong contributions and dedication to St. Joseph School and Church.
The 17 Active Members and 9 Associate Members of our St Joseph/St Anthony St Vincent de Paul Society visited 128 people in need and was able to provide a total of $35,487 worth of assistance to provide for their immediate needs. On behalf of our St Vincent de Paul Society, we would like to thank your for your generous donations to the Poor Box, through your monthly envelopes, and by supporting the SVdP Fish Fry, all of which funds the SVdP charitable giving. If would like to join our St Vincent de Paul Society, please call number on back of bulletin or come to their First Wednesday of the month meeting at 2:40pm in the St Joseph Auditorium.
THE LENTEN SEASON A distinction is to be made between Lent and the Easter Triduum. Strictly speaking, Lent ends with the beginning of the Triduum on Holy Thursday. The Ordo notes: “Lent runs from Ash Wednesday until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper exclusive on Holy Thursday.” FASTING AND ABSTINENCE Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength according to each one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years or older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays of Lent. The determination of certain days as obligatory days of penance should not be understood as limiting the occasions for Christian penance.
Anyone interested in starting/attending a RedBird Ministry for Grieving Parents at St Joseph, please contact either Fr. Gary 504-485-3164 or Jewel Bayhi 504-330-5975. Red Bird Ministries is a Catholic, pro-life/pro-family grief support ministry that focuses on bereaved families who have experienced child loss of any age and circumstance, including pregnancy loss through miscarriage and stillbirth, and after birth as an infant, child, adolescent, or adult. While we operate as Catholics our ministry serves anyone who has experienced the loss of a child. (https://www.redbird.love/weserve)
It is for students in grades 7-12. See attached flyer for details. Lilo and Stitch FREE ENTRY | BRING MONEY FOR SNACKS | ALL PROCEEDS ARE FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE | WEAR YOUR PJS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 FROM 7-9 PM ACADEMY OF OUR LADY CAFETERIA 5501 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY, MARRERO, LOUISIANA 7th-12th GRADE | QUESTIONS: westbankcatholicyouthunited@gmail.com
The Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal (AHCA) is an annual, volunteer-driven fundraising campaign which supports the work of Catholic Charities. Gifts to the AHCA raise crucial undesignated funds that allow Catholic Charities to respond swiftly, effectively and compassionately in times of crisis or disaster. Your donation will mean supporting a local charity that best understands local needs. The Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal (AHCA), formerly the Archbishop’s Community Appeal (ACA), is an annual, volunteer-driven fundraising campaign which supports the work of Catholic Charities. This year, the AHCA is led by Archbishop Gregory Aymond and 2023 chairs Anne and Jack Dardis. A special message from Anne: Though you may be foregoing support of other fundraisers, “please do not neglect this one, as it funds so many amazing outreaches to the thousands of poor, even destitute people in our Archdiocese. By supporting this mission, we become the hands and heart of Jesus, and help His special people.”
Congratulations to Beyonce Malica Lafontant, Hebert Gerard Pierre, Josemyr Land-line Laguerre, Shanesha Tamara Pierre, Shetland Fedjy Mirtil, and Zelline Mondye Belizaire who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Joseph on Sunday September 24, 2023 by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond.
The CYO Office is gearing up for our annual pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life – which will take place Tuesday, January 16th through Sunday, January 21st. This pilgrimage provides: - a unique opportunity to interact with our Archbishop, Priests, and Seminarians - an opportunity to see the sites of our nation’s capital - fellowship with young people from across our Archdiocese - inspiring special ministry events with The Vigil Project - participation in the LA Right to Life Geaux Forth Rally with young people from the Louisiana Province Each day/night is packed with historical, educational, and spiritual opportunities for our youth to experience an authentic encounter with Jesus Christ through the richness of our Catholic faith. The deadline for registration/nonrefundable deposits is Monday, October 9, 2023. Space is limited to 500 people, and we do expect the trip to fill up quickly, so we encourage school/parish leaders, and young people and their parents, to please make decisions as soon as possible. Complete details/information, including a detailed itinerary, required liability and medical release forms, a packing list, etc. will be provided to each participant after initial registration. All required paperwork will be submitted by a parent/guardian online. Each school/parish group will host individual mandatory trip meetings for their group which will take place prior to the trip. Please feel free to reach out to our office with any questions at cyo@arch-no.org or (504) 836-0551.
Be a part of history by adding your personal, parish/ministry or business name to the credits as a supporter of WLAE-TV’s upcoming film: Formed: Notre Dame Seminary and the Path to Priesthood. Visit wlae.com/seminary to see the brochure and to donate online. For more info, email helen@wlae.com. WLAE is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. Donations must be received by August 31 for inclusion at the red carpet premiere on September 15. After the local and statewide public television premieres, the film will be available on YouTube @WLAETV.
Do you know someone who has left the faith or walks through life aimless and without purpose? Most of those who leave the faith do so by the age of 24, and yet these are often our most forgotten brothers and sisters. Hi, I'm Daniel Augustin, a missionary with FOCUS (The Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Through personal prayer I believe that Christ has called me to live mission in a radical way on the college campus and minister to the future generation. I have often believed mission could only be lived in the poorest and most remote of countries, but this isn't true. The mission that God gives us is first and foremost to our families and communities, the people of our own country. FOCUS seeks to bring the faith to students or even deepen the faith they already have through authentic friendships, bible studies, prayer, and mission trips. With over 850 missionaries on over 150 campuses, FOCUS has seen great success with this model, and I personally have had my own life enriched by my missionaries on LSU's campus. To participate in the mission I need the support of generous people like you, and I ask all of you to prayerfully consider supporting the mission. If you are interested and would like to know more, please feel free to fill out a contact card to set up a meeting with me. I will also be at the back of Church after Masses at St Joseph on Saturday July 29th and Sunday July 30th. Thank you and God Bless. Daniel can also be reached by email: daniel.augustin24@gmail.com or by phone 985-788-9828
Dear Westbank Catholic Men, This is an invitation. I’m Father Steve, the director at Archbishop Shaw and I’m inviting you as an alumnus to something important. And the invitation has nothing to do with asking you for a donation. I’m inviting you to a retreat that will help you receive God’s peace and joy in your life. I’m personally inviting you to this special retreat and asking you to say yes. Also, invite a friend or neighbor to go with you. I made the ACTS retreat three months ago and I can tell you it really was personally impactful. The ACTS RETREAT – will be At Our Lady of Holy Cross University. It’s on July 20, 21, 22 and 23. You must register and pay the deposit of $100.00 on line. Register here: https://www.archbishopshaw.org/ministry/worship/acts-retreat/ What is ACTS?- ACTS is retreat for men. It’s a full 3 days. It starts on a Thursday evening and ends on a Sunday Morning. Although the retreat takes place at Our Lady of Holy Cross University in Algiers-- we depart from St. John Bosco in Woodmere at 6:00pm on Thursday the 20th; and we come back to St. John Bosco for the 12 noon Mass on Sunday. Why Go? 1. ACTS will help you get closer to God 2. There are lots of good men who will be going on it. It will help you feel that you are not alone. 3. You will come away with a much better perspective on your life and with a heart full of gratitude. 4. It will strengthen you in your family life. 5. Every Christian man should do something to nourish their spiritual life Why go? Why not? You are a Shaw graduate. Invite a friend of yours to go. All men are eligible. Set your life’s course stronger with God for the rest of your journey. What will it be like? IT’S A BEAUTIFUL RETREAT. It will be well prepared for you by a team- keeping you in an environment of fraternity, prayer and fellowship. Trust the process- it’s a wonderful experience. Questions--Fr. Steve, Chad Sherman, Wade Perrin (St. John Bosco), Pat Connick (82’), Ray Davis (82’), Kevin Nanne (04) Cost $350.00 but do not let that dissuade you. Scholarships are available and we will make it reasonable for all who want to come to come Write to Father Steve at ryan6@archbishopshaw.us Or call him 201-259-7263 (cell) Updates will be given periodically. Please Register now—by July 4th. Come on……. take a chance and tell Our Lord Jesus that He is a priority in your life. Go and experience something that will really help you to become the man God is calling you to be. Your Friend in Don Bosco, Fr. Steve Ryan SDB-- Director
West Bank High Catholic Religion St Martha Church 2555 Apollo Ave Harvey LA 70058 August 19, 2023 Registration from 10:00-10:30am Required parent/student meeting Saturdays 9:00-12:00 Once a month Open to students who are in 9,10,11 & 12 grade and are not currently receiving religions instruction. St. Martha Church 2555 Apollo Ave, Harvey, LA 70058 504-366-1604 St. Martha Church West Bank High Catholic Religion 9th graders 11th graders 10th graders 12th grade Meeting Dates Saturday 9:00 am- 12:00 pm St. Martha Cafeteria September 16, 2023 October 21, 2023 November 11, 2023 December 16, 2023 January 13, 2024 February 3, 2024 March 16, 2024 April 6, 2024 May 4, 2024 St. Martha Cafeteria August 19, 2023 10:00 am There is a $40.00 fee* check can be made out to cash accepted Venmo accepted Forms will be at the meeting Parent and student need to bepresent Registration * if you cannot afford the fee- please speakwith someone the day of registration. Contact: Cathy cathyteachss@gmail.com
THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men’s program focused on the development of male leadership in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. The Fight of Faith equips and enables men to engage in the cosmic, spiritual battle raging in our day. Authentic masculine identities will emerge to inspire heroic lives of service to a calling greater than ourselves. The Fight of Faith is uniquely both contemplative and practical. EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF TRANSFORMATION AS YOU DISCOVER: • New speakers, new personalities, and new topics, while building on the foundational years of TMIY formation. • A battle and calling that is much greater than yourself with a US Naval Officer. • Epic battle stories from the New Testament and Old, including the greatest battle story ever told with The Dynamic Deacon. • The calling to great sanctity and the support of Christian brotherhood. • A life and a marriage on the brink of collapse from two TMIY Core Team Leaders. • Discipleship as the counter solution to lukewarm Christianity. • An intimacy with The Father as his beloved sons and heirs to his Kingdom. • A Lenten Journey with Steve Bollman into the secrets of Christ’s heart. • An adventure filled with Scripture revealing the keys to interpreting reality.
Congratulations to Enrico Tapia of Archbishop Shaw High School and Anh Nguyen of Academy of Our Lady High School for being the 2022 - 23 recipients of the Jacqueline Cambre Memorial Scholarship Award. The St. Joseph Women’s Club recognizes those students who have exhibited not only academ ic achievements, but also have exemplified Catholic values. This award is a $1,000 cash scholarship given to an 11 th grade boy and a girl student to help defray the cost of their tuition for their senior year
We are happy to announce that we will have Transitional Deacon Lawrence Wumya from the Diocese of Yendi in Ghana doing his Internship here at St Joseph and St Anthony. Lawrence was ordained to the Diaconate on Saturday May 20th at St Louis Cathedral. Please give him a warm welcome when you meet him and encourage him in his vocation.
The Order of St. Louis Awards Ceremony took place at 2:30 PM on May 7, 2023, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie. 240 people were presented with medallions for outstanding service to their parishes and the Archdiocese. Congratulations to Peggy LeBlanc from St Anthony; and Geri Mayville and Kathy Danjean from St Joseph in being chosen for this special honor. Thank you ladies for your dedication to our parishes.
Congratulations to the following children who received the Sacrament of First Eucharist at St. Anthony Church on April 22nd: Carter Ray, Avery Capocaccia, Rylee Murphy, Tatyhonor Jenkins, Gia Ramos, Gianni Carter, Marshall Delhom, and Logan Davis
