Join in Marking the 75th+ Anniversary Milestone of Missionaries of St. Thérèse 75th+ Anniversary Mass on the Feast Day of St. Thérèse the Little Flower 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021 St. Matthew the Apostle, River Ridge Reception following Mass Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Celebrant Fr. James Jeanfreau, MST Spiritual Director and Fr. Lee Poché, Pastor St. Matthew the Apostle For more information, please contact Lynn Schonberg 504-577-4711.

We Promise a Unique Experience. There’s A LOT of noise and online offerings competing for your attention. We have gone to great lengths to make sure the presentations and workshops are thematically coherent, are of the highest quality, are authentically Catholic, and are delivered to you in a simple, user-friendly way. Free Top-Tier Content. 50+ of the most trusted and inspirational Catholic presenters in the Church today will be sharing teaching and personal witness about Our Spiritual Father, Saint Joseph during this historic Year of Saint Joseph.

Academy Of Our Lady ++ OPEN HOUSE ++ November 4th from 4pm to 7pm 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 focused 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.

Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be held at St Anthony Church every 1st Friday after the 8:30 am morning mass.

We Promise a Unique Experience. There’s A LOT of noise and online offerings competing for your attention. We have gone to great lengths to make sure the presentations and workshops are thematically coherent, are of the highest quality, are authentically Catholic, and are delivered to you in a simple, user-friendly way. Free Top-Tier Content. 50+ of the most trusted and inspirational Catholic presenters in the Church today will be sharing teaching and personal witness about Our Spiritual Father, Saint Joseph during this historic Year of Saint Joseph.

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.

Are you feeling alone, stuck and empty in your struggle with infertility? We understand because we’ve been there - and we want to be there with you, too. The Archdiocese of New Orleans and Springs in the Desert in-vite all women, wherever you are on the path of infertility, for an overnight retreat December 3-4, 2021. We’ll pray together and share our hearts as women who understand this unique and painful suffering, and are seek-ing the healing, freedom and fruitfulness that God wants to give us! Husbands are invited to join us for dinner and a short presentation on Saturday evening. No fee is required; donations will be accepted to help defray costs. The Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Marriage and Family Life and Springs in the Desert are hosting a re-treat for women experiencing infertility on December 3 – 4 at the ANO Retreat Center. Space is limited to allow for appropriate so-cial distancing during the retreat. Email mfl@arch-no.org with questions.

Basic workshops for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be presented this Fall by the Office of Worship. Attendance at this workshop is required before a person can be dele-gated by the Archbishop to serve in this ministry. The complete schedule and more information can be found on the Office of Worship website at https://nolacatholic.org/basic-workshops-for-emhc. Participants are to be pre-registered by their parish before attending. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Worship at 504-861-6300 or worship@arch-no.org.

On First Saturdays, the Rosary will be prayed after Mass. ++ The Five First Saturdays devotion is one of the principal points of the Fatima message. It centers on the urgent need for mankind to offer reparation and expiate for the many injuries that the Immaculate Heart of Mary suffers from the hands of both impious and indifferent men. On the First Saturday during 5 Consecutive Months, the Devotion consists of: 1. Going to Confession, 2. Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion, 3. Saying five decades of the Rosary, 4. Meditating for 15 minutes on the mysteries of the Rosary. All this offered in REPARATION for the sins of blasphemy and ingratitude committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

We Promise a Unique Experience. There’s A LOT of noise and online offerings competing for your attention. We have gone to great lengths to make sure the presentations and workshops are thematically coherent, are of the highest quality, are authentically Catholic, and are delivered to you in a simple, user-friendly way. Free Top-Tier Content. 50+ of the most trusted and inspirational Catholic presenters in the Church today will be sharing teaching and personal witness about Our Spiritual Father, Saint Joseph during this historic Year of Saint Joseph.

This year's vigil is Sept 22nd through Oct 31st outside of Women’s Health Care Center, the New Orleans abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. For those who want to be involved, you can sign up to attend the vigil.

The Annual Blessing Of The Pets in honor of St Francis of Assisi will be on Sunday October 3rd at 6:00pm at St Anthony in grassy area by bell and on Monday October 4th at 6:00pm in the Holy Family Garden at St Joseph.

St. Francis Xavier Church Presents Sarah Jane McMahon in Concert - Rescheduled Date Sunday, October 17 St. Francis Xavier Church (444 Metairie Rd, Metairie LA) announces the rescheduling of a Live Performance by acclaimed soprano soloist Sarah Jane McMahon on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at 3 p.m. Sarah Jane will perform a selection of favorites from Broadway, Opera and the Sacred Music tradition. Sarah Jane McMahon performs leading roles with opera companies and symphony orchestras worldwide, and stars in theatre productions locally. Admission to the Concert is free. A Good Will Offering will be taken.

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.

Saint Joseph Abbey Hosts Free Organ Performance On Sunday, October 10th at 3 p.m., organist Matthew Buller will perform at Saint Joseph Abbey Church, located at 75376 River Road in Covington. The organ concert is free and open to the public. Buller, a two-time graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio, is Organist for Saint Joseph Seminary College and Assistant Organist for the Saint Joseph Abbey monastic community. For more information, contact Buller at bullerm@sjasc.edu or visit https://www.saintjosephabbey.com/organ-buller.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 20 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday October 11 at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

As you examine your life, you might find yourself reflecting on plans to care for your family should the unexpected happen. A Will allows you to choose how to distribute the assets that you have accumulated during your lifetime, and a charitable bequest in your Will provides the flexibility to use part of these assets for the charities that mean the most to you. You can have it both ways: Ensure the financial well-being of your family and provide for the nonprofits, just like St Joseph Church & Shrine and St Anthony Church-Gretna, that you love. If you’re interested in helping sustain our Catholic heritage for future generations, the Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) can help. Please contact CCF Executive Director Cory J. Howat at chowat@ccfnola.org or 504.527.5778 for more information about how to remember St Joseph Church & Shrine and St Anthony-Gretna in your Will.

On Monday morning October 18, 2021, there will be a Communal Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick at the 8:30 Mass at St Anthony in honor of St Luke, Patron Saint of Physicians. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is both “a liturgical and a communal celebration.” In the family home, hospital, or church, members of the Body of Christ gather for the sacramental rite led by a priest. The Penitential Rite followed by the Liturgy of the Word and sacramental anointing of the sick can inspire and comfort both those who are ill and their family and friends who are gathered (CCC, nos. 1517-18). Many parishes have communal celebrations at which many persons receive the sacrament. These sacramental celebrations are a “source of strength amid pain and weakness, hope amid despair” and a “joyful encounter” for the entire community (Christifideles Laici, no. 54).

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON WILL BE THE HOMILIST AT RED MASS ON OCTOBER 4, 2021 The Saint Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association announces the celebration of the Annual Red Mass, invoking the Holy Spirit upon the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, on Monday, October 4, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, will be the principal celebrant. Most Reverend Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles and a popular Catholic evangelist, will be the homilist. Members of the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, as well as the public, are invited to attend. Masks are required and all Covid requirements will be observed.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 20 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday October 11 at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans will offer a writing workshop for persons seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church or for persons responding to an annulment. The workshop will be held in the St. Rita School Library in the Msgr. Champagne Complex located at 7100 Jefferson Hwy in Harahan. The series will be for five (5) Tues-days, September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5 and October 12, 2021. Hours are 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The materials for the series cost $25.00. To register go to our website https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/annulment-writing-workshop. For more information, please call Cathy, 504-861-6243.

Please come and join us at St Anthony Church -- Gretna -- on Tuesday mornings at 8:00 AM before Mass to pray the Rosary. Let us pray together for: the end of COVD; the sick, the dying, the abused, those suffering from abortion, the aborted, souls in purgatory, the conversion of sinners; those caught in human trafficking; peace in the world; compassion, understanding; and your special intentions.

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.

Young adults are encouraged to attend the Year of the Eucharist and St. Joseph True Presence night on Tues-day, October 5th at Most Holy Trinity, Covington in place of the monthly October gathering. The remaining dates for 2021 are: November 2, and December 14. These evenings of Eucharistic Adoration for young adults in their late teens, 20s, and 30s, take place at the Chapel at Notre Dame Seminary [2900 N. Car-rollton Ave.] on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. For more information, please contact James Behan, Associate Director for Young Adult Ministry and Marriage and Family Life, at yam@arch-no.org. Christ in the City is sponsored by the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office of the Archdi-ocese of New Orleans.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 20 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday October 11 at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

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.

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!

Notre Dame Seminary will be offering a year-long "Eucharist Lecture Series" during 2021 for the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Year of the Eucharist! We will be offering a monthly event, beginning with a half-hour of Eucharistic Adoration and followed by a lecture and Q&A on the Eucharist, in Schulte Auditorium at NDS. Our tenth presentation will be entitled “Eucharistic Miracles and Saints” and will be offered by Fr. Jeffrey Montz, Director of Spiritual Formation at Notre Dame Seminary. This event will take place on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, with Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 5:30 PM followed by a lecture and Q&A from 6:00- 7:00 PM. This event is FREE and open to the public. You can attend either in person (socially distanced) or virtually, but space is limited, so make sure to RSVP. Virtual attendees will receive streaming information via email on the day of the event. You can register for the lecture at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eucharist-lecture-series-eucharistic-miracles-and-saints-tickets-131527916539 . Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, October 20th at 5:00 PM.

On Saturday, May 7, 2022, the Willwoods Community Gala will be held at Metairie Country Club and will be honoring Pat and Susie Veters. On May 20, 2022, the Fr. Tom Chambers Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the Audubon Park Golf Club. On Saturday, July 30, 2022, the Faith and Marriage Supper and Substance will be held at the Rock'n'Bowl. And on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, the Willwoods Community Prayer Breakfast will be held at the Metairie Country Club.

The 2021 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign began on Sept. 22nd. 40 Days for Life is an international inter-denominational campaign focused on saving lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. In New Orleans, our 40 Days for Life peaceful and prayerful vigil runs all 40 days from 7 AM – 7 PM at “Women’s Health Care Center,” New Orleans’ only abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. near Ochsner Baptist. The Knights of Columbus 1905 will be outside of Center advocating for LIFE. Please join them.

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.

Come join the St Vincent DePaul Society or come volunteer to help the poor in our parishes.

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.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 20 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday October 11 at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

The 2021 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign began on Sept. 22nd. 40 Days for Life is an international inter-denominational campaign focused on saving lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. In New Orleans, our 40 Days for Life peaceful and prayerful vigil runs all 40 days from 7 AM – 7 PM at “Women’s Health Care Center,” New Orleans’ only abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. near Ochsner Baptist. The Knights of Columbus 1905 will be outside of Center advocating for LIFE. Please join them.

Fr. Gary will again this year be offering classes on our Catholic Faith for those interested in becoming Catholics or wanting to enrich their Faith. Classes begin Thursday August 26 at 6:30 pm in the Social Room and will run throughout the year until Holy Week. Call Parish Office for details.

As a gift for the people of the Archdiocese of New Orleans in this Year of the Eucharist & St. Joseph, our partners at The Vigil Project have produced a new album “True Presence” exclusively for the Year of the Eucharist & St. Joseph. The music, both original and traditional devotionals to the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist is available for free download at https://www.nolacatholicyoe.com/music

After much discussion and prayer and with the blessing of Archbishop Aymond, the Archdiocese of New Orleans Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office is planning the 2022 March for Life Trip for our young people. Our March for Life pilgrims will depart on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 and return on Sunday, January 23, 2022. In the interest of the health and safety of our young people and chaperones, the trip will be modified slightly while maintaining the spiritual and educational components that make this trip such a special experience. The cost of the trip per pilgrim will be $600. More infor-mation and complete registration packets will be made available to Catholic high schools and parish youth ministers by September 1, 2021. For more information please reach out directly to Adrian Jackson, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at ajackson@arch-no.org or (504) 836-0551.

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.

Cabrini High School is sponsoring an Open House for prospective students and their parents on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.

We are excited for your family to Experience Shaw. All prospective students and their families are encouraged to attend our annual Open House. Faculty, staff, alumni and students will be present to conduct tours, answer questions, and highlight what makes Shaw the number one choice among high schools. In an effort to maintain Covid protocols, please pre-register to secure your spot today!

What is a Living Rosary? A living rosary is when people are used to represent each bead of the rosary.  Each person leads one prayer of the rosary. Our SJ Women's Club will be hosting a Living Rosary in St Joseph Church on October 14th at 6:30pm. Please come and be one of the Paters, Aves, or Glory Be's in this Living Rosary.

All are welcome to join Archbishop Aymond for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration at the regional True Presence Nights. Beginning this October, Archbishop Aymond along with The Vigil Project will lead five evenings of encounter with the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The evenings will include adoration, benediction, and reflection as well as the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Learn more about the events online at https://www.nolacatholicyoe.com/events. Westbank Deanery's True Presence Night is Wednesday November 3 at Visitation Of Our Lady.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 20 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday October 11 at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

The 2021 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign began on Sept. 22nd. 40 Days for Life is an international inter-denominational campaign focused on saving lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. In New Orleans, our 40 Days for Life peaceful and prayerful vigil runs all 40 days from 7 AM – 7 PM at “Women’s Health Care Center,” New Orleans’ only abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. near Ochsner Baptist. The Knights of Columbus 1905 will be outside of Center advocating for LIFE. Please join them.

Be A Part Of Our History -- ST JOSEPH CHURCH is offering you an opportunity to purchase custom bricks that cross the grounds and forge the walkways of our HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL GARDEN. Guidelines For Brick Order: Bricks can be inscribed with your family's name, or in memory of a departed loved one, or any inscription of your choice (subject to approval). A contribution of $50.00 for each brick will enable you and your loved ones to be remembered. + Bricks are engraved with one, two, or three lines of text. + There are 17 characters on each line; this includes the blank spaces between words. + Alumni Bricks have "Class of 19__" on a line below the name (St Joseph graduates only). + Memorial Bricks have "In Memory of" on a line above the name. + Name Bricks have the name engraved as you designate. + Family Bricks have "Family" on a line below the name. [Bricks are installed after they have been paid in full and received from the manufacturer.] Click this article for order form to fill out and drop it off with your payment to the Parish Office.

Academy Of Our Lady ++ OPEN HOUSE ++ November 4th from 4pm to 7pm 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 focused 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.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 20 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday October 11 at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

The 2021 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign began on Sept. 22nd. 40 Days for Life is an international inter-denominational campaign focused on saving lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. In New Orleans, our 40 Days for Life peaceful and prayerful vigil runs all 40 days from 7 AM – 7 PM at “Women’s Health Care Center,” New Orleans’ only abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. near Ochsner Baptist. The Knights of Columbus 1905 will be outside of Center advocating for LIFE. Please join them.

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.

Are you feeling alone, stuck and empty in your struggle with infertility? We understand because we’ve been there - and we want to be there with you, too. The Archdiocese of New Orleans and Springs in the Desert in-vite all women, wherever you are on the path of infertility, for an overnight retreat December 3-4, 2021. We’ll pray together and share our hearts as women who understand this unique and painful suffering, and are seek-ing the healing, freedom and fruitfulness that God wants to give us! Husbands are invited to join us for dinner and a short presentation on Saturday evening. No fee is required; donations will be accepted to help defray costs. The Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Marriage and Family Life and Springs in the Desert are hosting a re-treat for women experiencing infertility on December 3 – 4 at the ANO Retreat Center. Space is limited to allow for appropriate so-cial distancing during the retreat. Email mfl@arch-no.org with questions.

Basic workshops for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be presented this Fall by the Office of Worship. Attendance at this workshop is required before a person can be dele-gated by the Archbishop to serve in this ministry. The complete schedule and more information can be found on the Office of Worship website at https://nolacatholic.org/basic-workshops-for-emhc. Participants are to be pre-registered by their parish before attending. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Worship at 504-861-6300 or worship@arch-no.org.

"Behold the Man": Catholic Men's Conference, presented by Men of Immaculata, is held annually in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the first Saturday of Lent. This nationally recognized conference typically draws over a thousand men from across the Gulf Coast to experience a day of prayer, worship, world-renowned Catholic speakers, and fellowship. The 2022 Conference, titled "Behold the Man", features keynote speakers, Dr. Brant Pitre of the St. Augustine Institute, Super Bowl Champ Harrison Butker, Chef John Folse, and Fr. Todd Lloyd of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Along with the keynote talks by our featured speakers, Mass will be celebrated with Bishop Michael Duca, and lunch will be prepared for us by Chef John Folse. In addition, there will be time for fellowship with other Catholic men, to discover ministries and resources in the exhibit area and experience the Lord's mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered throughout the day. Ticket pricing for attending the conference in person at St. George is $65 for adults and $35 for students (ages 13-24). This ticket includes admission onsite at St. George, lunch, and a conference swag bag including a book. We encourage fathers and sons to attend the conference together. Demand for this annual conference is always high and with possibly limited in person seating due to potential COVID-19 restrictions, the in person conference tickets will sell out early. For those that are unable to attend in person, we will be offering a virtual ticket option which will include a link to watch the conference. For $25, you can participate virtually but you will not receive a conference bag. Although in person attendance will be limited this year, we hope that the virtual options allow even more men to be a part of the conference, from anywhere in the world! We especially encourage men of the same parish to meet to enjoy the conference together. Spread the word and reserve your tickets today! For more information visit: www.menoftheimmaculata.com

A Monthly Rosary For Peace for law enforcement, emergency personnel, firefighters, military, and peace in the world will be held at St Joseph Church. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call Mary Grace at 504-367-7515.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 20 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday October 11 at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

The 2021 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign began on Sept. 22nd. 40 Days for Life is an international inter-denominational campaign focused on saving lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. In New Orleans, our 40 Days for Life peaceful and prayerful vigil runs all 40 days from 7 AM – 7 PM at “Women’s Health Care Center,” New Orleans’ only abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. near Ochsner Baptist. The Knights of Columbus 1905 will be outside of Center advocating for LIFE. Please join them.

This year's vigil is Sept 22nd through Oct 31st outside of Women’s Health Care Center, the New Orleans abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. For those who want to be involved, you can sign up to attend the vigil.

St. Francis Xavier Church Presents Sarah Jane McMahon in Concert - Rescheduled Date Sunday, October 17 St. Francis Xavier Church (444 Metairie Rd, Metairie LA) announces the rescheduling of a Live Performance by acclaimed soprano soloist Sarah Jane McMahon on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at 3 p.m. Sarah Jane will perform a selection of favorites from Broadway, Opera and the Sacred Music tradition. Sarah Jane McMahon performs leading roles with opera companies and symphony orchestras worldwide, and stars in theatre productions locally. Admission to the Concert is free. A Good Will Offering will be taken.

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.

Saint Joseph Abbey Hosts Free Organ Performance On Sunday, October 10th at 3 p.m., organist Matthew Buller will perform at Saint Joseph Abbey Church, located at 75376 River Road in Covington. The organ concert is free and open to the public. Buller, a two-time graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio, is Organist for Saint Joseph Seminary College and Assistant Organist for the Saint Joseph Abbey monastic community. For more information, contact Buller at bullerm@sjasc.edu or visit https://www.saintjosephabbey.com/organ-buller.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 20 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday October 11 at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

The 2021 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign began on Sept. 22nd. 40 Days for Life is an international inter-denominational campaign focused on saving lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. In New Orleans, our 40 Days for Life peaceful and prayerful vigil runs all 40 days from 7 AM – 7 PM at “Women’s Health Care Center,” New Orleans’ only abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. near Ochsner Baptist. The Knights of Columbus 1905 will be outside of Center advocating for LIFE. Please join them.

On Monday morning October 18, 2021, there will be a Communal Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick at the 8:30 Mass at St Anthony in honor of St Luke, Patron Saint of Physicians. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is both “a liturgical and a communal celebration.” In the family home, hospital, or church, members of the Body of Christ gather for the sacramental rite led by a priest. The Penitential Rite followed by the Liturgy of the Word and sacramental anointing of the sick can inspire and comfort both those who are ill and their family and friends who are gathered (CCC, nos. 1517-18). Many parishes have communal celebrations at which many persons receive the sacrament. These sacramental celebrations are a “source of strength amid pain and weakness, hope amid despair” and a “joyful encounter” for the entire community (Christifideles Laici, no. 54).

The public is cordially invited to attend the annual All Saints Day "Blessing Of The Graves" ceremony to take place on Monday, November 1, 2021 AT 2:00 P.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 Cemetery at 1:00 pm. and Hook & Ladder Cemetery at 10:30am. Restlawn Park & Mausoleum in Avondale will also have their Annual Blessing on November 1 at 2:00pm but Fr. Gary will not be there because he will be doing the blessings in Gretna.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The 2021 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign began on Sept. 22nd. 40 Days for Life is an international inter-denominational campaign focused on saving lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. In New Orleans, our 40 Days for Life peaceful and prayerful vigil runs all 40 days from 7 AM – 7 PM at “Women’s Health Care Center,” New Orleans’ only abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. near Ochsner Baptist. The Knights of Columbus 1905 will be outside of Center advocating for LIFE. Please join them.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans will offer a writing workshop for persons seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church or for persons responding to an annulment. The workshop will be held in the St. Rita School Library in the Msgr. Champagne Complex located at 7100 Jefferson Hwy in Harahan. The series will be for five (5) Tues-days, September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5 and October 12, 2021. Hours are 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The materials for the series cost $25.00. To register go to our website https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/annulment-writing-workshop. For more information, please call Cathy, 504-861-6243.

Our 2022 Church calendars have arrived at St Joseph and St Anthony. Please remember to pick one up for yourself and one for a family member/friend so that all may know the Holy Days and Mass times throughout the year.

Please come and join us at St Anthony Church -- Gretna -- on Tuesday mornings at 8:00 AM before Mass to pray the Rosary. Let us pray together for: the end of COVD; the sick, the dying, the abused, those suffering from abortion, the aborted, souls in purgatory, the conversion of sinners; those caught in human trafficking; peace in the world; compassion, understanding; and your special intentions.

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.

The 2021 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign began on Sept. 22nd. 40 Days for Life is an international inter-denominational campaign focused on saving lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. In New Orleans, our 40 Days for Life peaceful and prayerful vigil runs all 40 days from 7 AM – 7 PM at “Women’s Health Care Center,” New Orleans’ only abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. near Ochsner Baptist. The Knights of Columbus 1905 will be outside of Center advocating for LIFE. Please join them.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

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!

Notre Dame Seminary will be offering a year-long "Eucharist Lecture Series" during 2021 for the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Year of the Eucharist! We will be offering a monthly event, beginning with a half-hour of Eucharistic Adoration and followed by a lecture and Q&A on the Eucharist, in Schulte Auditorium at NDS. Our tenth presentation will be entitled “Eucharistic Miracles and Saints” and will be offered by Fr. Jeffrey Montz, Director of Spiritual Formation at Notre Dame Seminary. This event will take place on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, with Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 5:30 PM followed by a lecture and Q&A from 6:00- 7:00 PM. This event is FREE and open to the public. You can attend either in person (socially distanced) or virtually, but space is limited, so make sure to RSVP. Virtual attendees will receive streaming information via email on the day of the event. You can register for the lecture at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eucharist-lecture-series-eucharistic-miracles-and-saints-tickets-131527916539 . Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, October 20th at 5:00 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.

The City Council Meeting is Wednesday October, 2021 at 5:30pm at City Hall.

The 2021 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign began on Sept. 22nd. 40 Days for Life is an international inter-denominational campaign focused on saving lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. In New Orleans, our 40 Days for Life peaceful and prayerful vigil runs all 40 days from 7 AM – 7 PM at “Women’s Health Care Center,” New Orleans’ only abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. near Ochsner Baptist. The Knights of Columbus 1905 will be outside of Center advocating for LIFE. Please join them.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

Save the Date: Saturday, October 16th Unraveling the Roots of Men’s Trauma A free virtual conference featuring 13 speakers including Jeff Joaquin (TMIY Core Team Leader and Speaker) along with Mark Hartfiel for live Q&A. Men, sign up at https://www.menhealingfromtrauma.com/

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.

"An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints". To gain indulgences, whether plenary or partial, it is necessary that the faithful be in the state of grace at least at the time the indulgenced work is completed. A plenary indulgence can be gained only once a day. In order to obtain it, the faithful must, in addition to being in the state of grace: — have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin; — have sacramentally confessed their sins; — receive the Holy Eucharist (it is certainly better to receive it while participating in Holy Mass, but for the indulgence only Holy Communion is required); — pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. It is appropriate, but not necessary, that the sacramental Confession and especially Holy Communion and the prayer for the Pope's intentions take place on the same day that the indulgenced work is performed; but it is sufficient that these sacred rites and prayers be carried out within several days (about 20) before or after the indulgenced act. Prayer for the Pope's intentions is left to the choice of the faithful, but an "Our Father" and a "Hail Mary" are suggested. One sacramental Confession suffices for several plenary indulgences, but a separate Holy Communion and a separate prayer for the Holy Father's intentions are required for each plenary indulgence. For the sake of those legitimately impeded, confessors can commute both the work prescribed and the conditions required (except, obviously, detachment from even venial sin). Indulgences can always be applied either to oneself or to the souls of the deceased, but they cannot be applied to other persons living on earth.

Fr. Gary will again this year be offering classes on our Catholic Faith for those interested in becoming Catholics or wanting to enrich their Faith. Classes begin Thursday August 26 at 6:30 pm in the Social Room and will run throughout the year until Holy Week. Call Parish Office for details.

As a gift for the people of the Archdiocese of New Orleans in this Year of the Eucharist & St. Joseph, our partners at The Vigil Project have produced a new album “True Presence” exclusively for the Year of the Eucharist & St. Joseph. The music, both original and traditional devotionals to the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist is available for free download at https://www.nolacatholicyoe.com/music

After much discussion and prayer and with the blessing of Archbishop Aymond, the Archdiocese of New Orleans Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office is planning the 2022 March for Life Trip for our young people. Our March for Life pilgrims will depart on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 and return on Sunday, January 23, 2022. In the interest of the health and safety of our young people and chaperones, the trip will be modified slightly while maintaining the spiritual and educational components that make this trip such a special experience. The cost of the trip per pilgrim will be $600. More infor-mation and complete registration packets will be made available to Catholic high schools and parish youth ministers by September 1, 2021. For more information please reach out directly to Adrian Jackson, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at ajackson@arch-no.org or (504) 836-0551.

We often struggle to understand God’s plan for our lives, and what it really takes to overcome the vices that rob us of peace and joy. Join us for a three-night parish mission with Professor and Author, Dr. Ryan Hanning, and be renewed in understandings God’s plan for our lives and our call to cooperate with His loving grace to become the person He has made us to be.

We are excited for your family to Experience Shaw. All prospective students and their families are encouraged to attend our annual Open House. Faculty, staff, alumni and students will be present to conduct tours, answer questions, and highlight what makes Shaw the number one choice among high schools. In an effort to maintain Covid protocols, please pre-register to secure your spot today!

What is a Living Rosary? A living rosary is when people are used to represent each bead of the rosary.  Each person leads one prayer of the rosary. Our SJ Women's Club will be hosting a Living Rosary in St Joseph Church on October 14th at 6:30pm. Please come and be one of the Paters, Aves, or Glory Be's in this Living Rosary.

The Gretna Historical Society was founded in Gretna, Louisiana in 1969 by Lloyd E. Gomez (insurance man, volunteer firefighter, and community activist), who descended from Gretna pioneers, German immigrants Claudius and Catherine Nuss Strehle. The articles of incorporation for the GHS were drafted by Gretna attorney Everette F. Gauthreaux and signed in his law office on October 26, 1969. Today the GHS operates the Gretna Historical Society Museum Complex at the corner of Lafayette Street at 2nd. It consists of three 19th century Creole cottages, a blacksmith shop, and the Louisiana Fire Museum. The GHS also owns and maintains the caboose and train depot on Huey P. Long Avenue at 4th Street. There are no requirements for membership in the GHS, other than the timely payment of annual membership dues of $20 per person. Monthly meetings are held at the St Joseph's complex at the corner of Newton and 7th Streets, on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. Guests and prospective members are always welcome to attend the meetings. The society newsletter, Gretna Chronicles, is published monthly and mailed to its members.

All are welcome to join Archbishop Aymond for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration at the regional True Presence Nights. Beginning this October, Archbishop Aymond along with The Vigil Project will lead five evenings of encounter with the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The evenings will include adoration, benediction, and reflection as well as the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Learn more about the events online at https://www.nolacatholicyoe.com/events. Westbank Deanery's True Presence Night is Wednesday November 3 at Visitation Of Our Lady.

The 2021 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign began on Sept. 22nd. 40 Days for Life is an international inter-denominational campaign focused on saving lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. In New Orleans, our 40 Days for Life peaceful and prayerful vigil runs all 40 days from 7 AM – 7 PM at “Women’s Health Care Center,” New Orleans’ only abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. near Ochsner Baptist. The Knights of Columbus 1905 will be outside of Center advocating for LIFE. Please join them.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

Save the Date: Saturday, October 16th Unraveling the Roots of Men’s Trauma A free virtual conference featuring 13 speakers including Jeff Joaquin (TMIY Core Team Leader and Speaker) along with Mark Hartfiel for live Q&A. Men, sign up at https://www.menhealingfromtrauma.com/

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.

Academy Of Our Lady ++ OPEN HOUSE ++ November 4th from 4pm to 7pm 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 focused 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.

The 2021 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign began on Sept. 22nd. 40 Days for Life is an international inter-denominational campaign focused on saving lives through prayer, vigil, and outreach. In New Orleans, our 40 Days for Life peaceful and prayerful vigil runs all 40 days from 7 AM – 7 PM at “Women’s Health Care Center,” New Orleans’ only abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. near Ochsner Baptist. The Knights of Columbus 1905 will be outside of Center advocating for LIFE. Please join them.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

Save the Date: Saturday, October 16th Unraveling the Roots of Men’s Trauma A free virtual conference featuring 13 speakers including Jeff Joaquin (TMIY Core Team Leader and Speaker) along with Mark Hartfiel for live Q&A. Men, sign up at https://www.menhealingfromtrauma.com/

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.

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.

Are you feeling alone, stuck and empty in your struggle with infertility? We understand because we’ve been there - and we want to be there with you, too. The Archdiocese of New Orleans and Springs in the Desert in-vite all women, wherever you are on the path of infertility, for an overnight retreat December 3-4, 2021. We’ll pray together and share our hearts as women who understand this unique and painful suffering, and are seek-ing the healing, freedom and fruitfulness that God wants to give us! Husbands are invited to join us for dinner and a short presentation on Saturday evening. No fee is required; donations will be accepted to help defray costs. The Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Marriage and Family Life and Springs in the Desert are hosting a re-treat for women experiencing infertility on December 3 – 4 at the ANO Retreat Center. Space is limited to allow for appropriate so-cial distancing during the retreat. Email mfl@arch-no.org with questions.

Basic workshops for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be presented this Fall by the Office of Worship. Attendance at this workshop is required before a person can be dele-gated by the Archbishop to serve in this ministry. The complete schedule and more information can be found on the Office of Worship website at https://nolacatholic.org/basic-workshops-for-emhc. Participants are to be pre-registered by their parish before attending. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Worship at 504-861-6300 or worship@arch-no.org.

"Behold the Man": Catholic Men's Conference, presented by Men of Immaculata, is held annually in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the first Saturday of Lent. This nationally recognized conference typically draws over a thousand men from across the Gulf Coast to experience a day of prayer, worship, world-renowned Catholic speakers, and fellowship. The 2022 Conference, titled "Behold the Man", features keynote speakers, Dr. Brant Pitre of the St. Augustine Institute, Super Bowl Champ Harrison Butker, Chef John Folse, and Fr. Todd Lloyd of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Along with the keynote talks by our featured speakers, Mass will be celebrated with Bishop Michael Duca, and lunch will be prepared for us by Chef John Folse. In addition, there will be time for fellowship with other Catholic men, to discover ministries and resources in the exhibit area and experience the Lord's mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered throughout the day. Ticket pricing for attending the conference in person at St. George is $65 for adults and $35 for students (ages 13-24). This ticket includes admission onsite at St. George, lunch, and a conference swag bag including a book. We encourage fathers and sons to attend the conference together. Demand for this annual conference is always high and with possibly limited in person seating due to potential COVID-19 restrictions, the in person conference tickets will sell out early. For those that are unable to attend in person, we will be offering a virtual ticket option which will include a link to watch the conference. For $25, you can participate virtually but you will not receive a conference bag. Although in person attendance will be limited this year, we hope that the virtual options allow even more men to be a part of the conference, from anywhere in the world! We especially encourage men of the same parish to meet to enjoy the conference together. Spread the word and reserve your tickets today! For more information visit: www.menoftheimmaculata.com

Bring your Hogs, BMW's, Triumphs, Indians, Suzukis, Hondas, and any other bike with an engine to St Joseph Church & Shrine on Saturday November 27, 2021 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.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.

The public is cordially invited to attend the annual All Saints Day "Blessing Of The Graves" ceremony to take place on Monday, November 1, 2021 AT 2:00 P.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 Cemetery at 1:00 pm. and Hook & Ladder Cemetery at 10:30am. Restlawn Park & Mausoleum in Avondale will also have their Annual Blessing on November 1 at 2:00pm but Fr. Gary will not be there because he will be doing the blessings in Gretna.

On Monday morning October 18, 2021, there will be a Communal Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick at the 8:30 Mass at St Anthony in honor of St Luke, Patron Saint of Physicians. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is both “a liturgical and a communal celebration.” In the family home, hospital, or church, members of the Body of Christ gather for the sacramental rite led by a priest. The Penitential Rite followed by the Liturgy of the Word and sacramental anointing of the sick can inspire and comfort both those who are ill and their family and friends who are gathered (CCC, nos. 1517-18). Many parishes have communal celebrations at which many persons receive the sacrament. These sacramental celebrations are a “source of strength amid pain and weakness, hope amid despair” and a “joyful encounter” for the entire community (Christifideles Laici, no. 54).

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

Our 2022 Church calendars have arrived at St Joseph and St Anthony. Please remember to pick one up for yourself and one for a family member/friend so that all may know the Holy Days and Mass times throughout the year.

We’re excited to announce that we are participating in #iGiveCatholic on #GivingTuesday, our nation’s first-ever Catholic day of giving! This year it will be Nov 30 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Your generous support makes a meaningful difference to St Joseph Church & Shrine and St Anthony Church & School. As you know, our Parishes and Schoo are changing lives every day through our Mission and Ministry to Gretna LA. On Nov 30 (#iGiveCatholic Giving Day), your gift will help us receive extra funds for our work in the community. By visiting iGiveCatholic.org , you can make a difference with your gift to St Joseph and/or St Anthony. All gifts you make to St Joseph and/or St Anthony on iGiveCatholic.org on Nov 30 will increase our impact by allowing us to repair our Churches and School. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Please come and join us at St Anthony Church -- Gretna -- on Tuesday mornings at 8:00 AM before Mass to pray the Rosary. Let us pray together for: the end of COVD; the sick, the dying, the abused, those suffering from abortion, the aborted, souls in purgatory, the conversion of sinners; those caught in human trafficking; peace in the world; compassion, understanding; and your special intentions.

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.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

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!

Notre Dame Seminary will be offering a year-long "Eucharist Lecture Series" during 2021 for the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Year of the Eucharist! We will be offering a monthly event, beginning with a half-hour of Eucharistic Adoration and followed by a lecture and Q&A on the Eucharist, in Schulte Auditorium at NDS. Our tenth presentation will be entitled “Eucharistic Miracles and Saints” and will be offered by Fr. Jeffrey Montz, Director of Spiritual Formation at Notre Dame Seminary. This event will take place on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, with Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 5:30 PM followed by a lecture and Q&A from 6:00- 7:00 PM. This event is FREE and open to the public. You can attend either in person (socially distanced) or virtually, but space is limited, so make sure to RSVP. Virtual attendees will receive streaming information via email on the day of the event. You can register for the lecture at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eucharist-lecture-series-eucharistic-miracles-and-saints-tickets-131527916539 . Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, October 20th at 5:00 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.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

Fr. Gary will again this year be offering classes on our Catholic Faith for those interested in becoming Catholics or wanting to enrich their Faith. Classes begin Thursday August 26 at 6:30 pm in the Social Room and will run throughout the year until Holy Week. Call Parish Office for details.

As a gift for the people of the Archdiocese of New Orleans in this Year of the Eucharist & St. Joseph, our partners at The Vigil Project have produced a new album “True Presence” exclusively for the Year of the Eucharist & St. Joseph. The music, both original and traditional devotionals to the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist is available for free download at https://www.nolacatholicyoe.com/music

After much discussion and prayer and with the blessing of Archbishop Aymond, the Archdiocese of New Orleans Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office is planning the 2022 March for Life Trip for our young people. Our March for Life pilgrims will depart on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 and return on Sunday, January 23, 2022. In the interest of the health and safety of our young people and chaperones, the trip will be modified slightly while maintaining the spiritual and educational components that make this trip such a special experience. The cost of the trip per pilgrim will be $600. More infor-mation and complete registration packets will be made available to Catholic high schools and parish youth ministers by September 1, 2021. For more information please reach out directly to Adrian Jackson, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at ajackson@arch-no.org or (504) 836-0551.

We often struggle to understand God’s plan for our lives, and what it really takes to overcome the vices that rob us of peace and joy. Join us for a three-night parish mission with Professor and Author, Dr. Ryan Hanning, and be renewed in understandings God’s plan for our lives and our call to cooperate with His loving grace to become the person He has made us to be.

All are welcome to join Archbishop Aymond for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration at the regional True Presence Nights. Beginning this October, Archbishop Aymond along with The Vigil Project will lead five evenings of encounter with the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The evenings will include adoration, benediction, and reflection as well as the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Learn more about the events online at https://www.nolacatholicyoe.com/events. Westbank Deanery's True Presence Night is Wednesday November 3 at Visitation Of Our Lady.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

Academy Of Our Lady ++ OPEN HOUSE ++ November 4th from 4pm to 7pm 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 focused 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.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

The Community Center For Life (on the corner of 6th and Lafayette -- 1 block from St Joseph Church) is in need year-round of baby items for new and young mothers. Items needed are: Similac Advance/Similac ProAdvance Formula, baby wipes, Head-to-Toe Baby Wash, Baby lotion and other Baby Care products, Onesies (gender neutral), bottles (Dr. Brown, Tommee Tippee). swaddles/blankets (gender neutral), gift cards (Target, Walmart, Amazon), and pretty much anything that a baby can use and/or wear. The CCL is also registered at Target as: First Name - Community Center For Life and Last Name: CCL. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

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.

Are you feeling alone, stuck and empty in your struggle with infertility? We understand because we’ve been there - and we want to be there with you, too. The Archdiocese of New Orleans and Springs in the Desert in-vite all women, wherever you are on the path of infertility, for an overnight retreat December 3-4, 2021. We’ll pray together and share our hearts as women who understand this unique and painful suffering, and are seek-ing the healing, freedom and fruitfulness that God wants to give us! Husbands are invited to join us for dinner and a short presentation on Saturday evening. No fee is required; donations will be accepted to help defray costs. The Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Marriage and Family Life and Springs in the Desert are hosting a re-treat for women experiencing infertility on December 3 – 4 at the ANO Retreat Center. Space is limited to allow for appropriate so-cial distancing during the retreat. Email mfl@arch-no.org with questions.

Basic workshops for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be presented this Fall by the Office of Worship. Attendance at this workshop is required before a person can be dele-gated by the Archbishop to serve in this ministry. The complete schedule and more information can be found on the Office of Worship website at https://nolacatholic.org/basic-workshops-for-emhc. Participants are to be pre-registered by their parish before attending. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Worship at 504-861-6300 or worship@arch-no.org.

"Behold the Man": Catholic Men's Conference, presented by Men of Immaculata, is held annually in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the first Saturday of Lent. This nationally recognized conference typically draws over a thousand men from across the Gulf Coast to experience a day of prayer, worship, world-renowned Catholic speakers, and fellowship. The 2022 Conference, titled "Behold the Man", features keynote speakers, Dr. Brant Pitre of the St. Augustine Institute, Super Bowl Champ Harrison Butker, Chef John Folse, and Fr. Todd Lloyd of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Along with the keynote talks by our featured speakers, Mass will be celebrated with Bishop Michael Duca, and lunch will be prepared for us by Chef John Folse. In addition, there will be time for fellowship with other Catholic men, to discover ministries and resources in the exhibit area and experience the Lord's mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered throughout the day. Ticket pricing for attending the conference in person at St. George is $65 for adults and $35 for students (ages 13-24). This ticket includes admission onsite at St. George, lunch, and a conference swag bag including a book. We encourage fathers and sons to attend the conference together. Demand for this annual conference is always high and with possibly limited in person seating due to potential COVID-19 restrictions, the in person conference tickets will sell out early. For those that are unable to attend in person, we will be offering a virtual ticket option which will include a link to watch the conference. For $25, you can participate virtually but you will not receive a conference bag. Although in person attendance will be limited this year, we hope that the virtual options allow even more men to be a part of the conference, from anywhere in the world! We especially encourage men of the same parish to meet to enjoy the conference together. Spread the word and reserve your tickets today! For more information visit: www.menoftheimmaculata.com

Bring your Hogs, BMW's, Triumphs, Indians, Suzukis, Hondas, and any other bike with an engine to St Joseph Church & Shrine on Saturday November 27, 2021 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.

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

This year's vigil is Sept 22nd through Oct 31st outside of Women’s Health Care Center, the New Orleans abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. For those who want to be involved, you can sign up to attend the vigil.

Monthly Explanation of the Mass The Eucharistic Prayer · The Eucharistic Prayer is the “center and high point of the entire celebration,” through which “the whole congregation of the faithful joins with Christ in confessing the great deeds of God and in the offering of Sacrifice” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 78). This central prayer of the Mass is why we often refer to the entire celebration as Eucharist, which is not a thing, but rather an action – Eucharist (a Greek term) literally means “to give thanks.” · Although this prayer is spoken mostly by the priest, the gathered faithful are in no way spectators. We are all doing something even if we are not speaking – our active participation is paramount here, for we are offering our very selves in thanksgiving for all God has done to save us and we join our prayer to that of Christ who speaks through the priest. · The Eucharistic Prayer leads us miraculously beyond space and time – earth is joined to heaven and past, present, and future become one in our celebration, enabling us at each Mass to be with Christ at His sacrifice on the Cross (past) and with Him and all the angels and saints at the heavenly banquet (future). This calls us to actively participate by fixing our minds and hearts on God in thanksgiving and in offering our lives to God as Christ has done.

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.

CCRNO (Catholic Charismatic Renewal Of New Orleans) sponsors a Weekly Prayer Meeting for Teens and Young Adults every Sunday at Archbishop Rummel High School, in the Rummel Raider Room, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. For updates go to Instagram: @ccrnoyouth

Come Join Us On Monday October 25th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

The public is cordially invited to attend the annual All Saints Day "Blessing Of The Graves" ceremony to take place on Monday, November 1, 2021 AT 2:00 P.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 Cemetery at 1:00 pm. and Hook & Ladder Cemetery at 10:30am. Restlawn Park & Mausoleum in Avondale will also have their Annual Blessing on November 1 at 2:00pm but Fr. Gary will not be there because he will be doing the blessings in Gretna.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

Our 2022 Church calendars have arrived at St Joseph and St Anthony. Please remember to pick one up for yourself and one for a family member/friend so that all may know the Holy Days and Mass times throughout the year.

We’re excited to announce that we are participating in #iGiveCatholic on #GivingTuesday, our nation’s first-ever Catholic day of giving! This year it will be Nov 30 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Your generous support makes a meaningful difference to St Joseph Church & Shrine and St Anthony Church & School. As you know, our Parishes and Schoo are changing lives every day through our Mission and Ministry to Gretna LA. On Nov 30 (#iGiveCatholic Giving Day), your gift will help us receive extra funds for our work in the community. By visiting iGiveCatholic.org , you can make a difference with your gift to St Joseph and/or St Anthony. All gifts you make to St Joseph and/or St Anthony on iGiveCatholic.org on Nov 30 will increase our impact by allowing us to repair our Churches and School. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Please come and join us at St Anthony Church -- Gretna -- on Tuesday mornings at 8:00 AM before Mass to pray the Rosary. Let us pray together for: the end of COVD; the sick, the dying, the abused, those suffering from abortion, the aborted, souls in purgatory, the conversion of sinners; those caught in human trafficking; peace in the world; compassion, understanding; and your special intentions.

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.

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.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

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!

As Catholics, we are called to gratefully receive God’s gifts and generously share them in service to one another. But did you know that nearly 70% of Americans don’t have an updated estate plan? The Catholic Community Foundation is excited to share with parishes an interactive planned giving resource called the Lifetime of Generosity Digital Legacy Seminar. Included in the seminar, and available for use by schools and nonprofit ministries, is a free will-writing tool, courtesy of our relationship with FreeWill.com. With these free resources, your supporters can protect their families and the blessings God has given them while ensuring that you, the life-giving parishes, schools, and nonprofit ministries of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, are sustained for future generations

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.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

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.

Fr. Gary will again this year be offering classes on our Catholic Faith for those interested in becoming Catholics or wanting to enrich their Faith. Classes begin Thursday August 26 at 6:30 pm in the Social Room and will run throughout the year until Holy Week. Call Parish Office for details.

As a gift for the people of the Archdiocese of New Orleans in this Year of the Eucharist & St. Joseph, our partners at The Vigil Project have produced a new album “True Presence” exclusively for the Year of the Eucharist & St. Joseph. The music, both original and traditional devotionals to the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist is available for free download at https://www.nolacatholicyoe.com/music

After much discussion and prayer and with the blessing of Archbishop Aymond, the Archdiocese of New Orleans Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office is planning the 2022 March for Life Trip for our young people. Our March for Life pilgrims will depart on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 and return on Sunday, January 23, 2022. In the interest of the health and safety of our young people and chaperones, the trip will be modified slightly while maintaining the spiritual and educational components that make this trip such a special experience. The cost of the trip per pilgrim will be $600. More infor-mation and complete registration packets will be made available to Catholic high schools and parish youth ministers by September 1, 2021. For more information please reach out directly to Adrian Jackson, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at ajackson@arch-no.org or (504) 836-0551.

We often struggle to understand God’s plan for our lives, and what it really takes to overcome the vices that rob us of peace and joy. Join us for a three-night parish mission with Professor and Author, Dr. Ryan Hanning, and be renewed in understandings God’s plan for our lives and our call to cooperate with His loving grace to become the person He has made us to be.

All are welcome to join Archbishop Aymond for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration at the regional True Presence Nights. Beginning this October, Archbishop Aymond along with The Vigil Project will lead five evenings of encounter with the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The evenings will include adoration, benediction, and reflection as well as the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Learn more about the events online at https://www.nolacatholicyoe.com/events. Westbank Deanery's True Presence Night is Wednesday November 3 at Visitation Of Our Lady.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

Academy Of Our Lady ++ OPEN HOUSE ++ November 4th from 4pm to 7pm 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 focused 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.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

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.

Are you feeling alone, stuck and empty in your struggle with infertility? We understand because we’ve been there - and we want to be there with you, too. The Archdiocese of New Orleans and Springs in the Desert in-vite all women, wherever you are on the path of infertility, for an overnight retreat December 3-4, 2021. We’ll pray together and share our hearts as women who understand this unique and painful suffering, and are seek-ing the healing, freedom and fruitfulness that God wants to give us! Husbands are invited to join us for dinner and a short presentation on Saturday evening. No fee is required; donations will be accepted to help defray costs. The Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Marriage and Family Life and Springs in the Desert are hosting a re-treat for women experiencing infertility on December 3 – 4 at the ANO Retreat Center. Space is limited to allow for appropriate so-cial distancing during the retreat. Email mfl@arch-no.org with questions.

Basic workshops for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be presented this Fall by the Office of Worship. Attendance at this workshop is required before a person can be dele-gated by the Archbishop to serve in this ministry. The complete schedule and more information can be found on the Office of Worship website at https://nolacatholic.org/basic-workshops-for-emhc. Participants are to be pre-registered by their parish before attending. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Worship at 504-861-6300 or worship@arch-no.org.

"Behold the Man": Catholic Men's Conference, presented by Men of Immaculata, is held annually in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the first Saturday of Lent. This nationally recognized conference typically draws over a thousand men from across the Gulf Coast to experience a day of prayer, worship, world-renowned Catholic speakers, and fellowship. The 2022 Conference, titled "Behold the Man", features keynote speakers, Dr. Brant Pitre of the St. Augustine Institute, Super Bowl Champ Harrison Butker, Chef John Folse, and Fr. Todd Lloyd of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Along with the keynote talks by our featured speakers, Mass will be celebrated with Bishop Michael Duca, and lunch will be prepared for us by Chef John Folse. In addition, there will be time for fellowship with other Catholic men, to discover ministries and resources in the exhibit area and experience the Lord's mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered throughout the day. Ticket pricing for attending the conference in person at St. George is $65 for adults and $35 for students (ages 13-24). This ticket includes admission onsite at St. George, lunch, and a conference swag bag including a book. We encourage fathers and sons to attend the conference together. Demand for this annual conference is always high and with possibly limited in person seating due to potential COVID-19 restrictions, the in person conference tickets will sell out early. For those that are unable to attend in person, we will be offering a virtual ticket option which will include a link to watch the conference. For $25, you can participate virtually but you will not receive a conference bag. Although in person attendance will be limited this year, we hope that the virtual options allow even more men to be a part of the conference, from anywhere in the world! We especially encourage men of the same parish to meet to enjoy the conference together. Spread the word and reserve your tickets today! For more information visit: www.menoftheimmaculata.com

Bring your Hogs, BMW's, Triumphs, Indians, Suzukis, Hondas, and any other bike with an engine to St Joseph Church & Shrine on Saturday November 27, 2021 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.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to check those smoke detectors.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 40 -- Fr Gary will be having a "Pizza With The Pastor" Gathering in the Rectory on Monday November 8th at 6:30pm. Please email missylacour@gmail.com to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order and how much soft drinks to provide.

This year's vigil is Sept 22nd through Oct 31st outside of Women’s Health Care Center, the New Orleans abortion facility located at 2701 General Pershing St. For those who want to be involved, you can sign up to attend the vigil.

Monthly Explanation of the Mass The Eucharistic Prayer · The Eucharistic Prayer is the “center and high point of the entire celebration,” through which “the whole congregation of the faithful joins with Christ in confessing the great deeds of God and in the offering of Sacrifice” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 78). This central prayer of the Mass is why we often refer to the entire celebration as Eucharist, which is not a thing, but rather an action – Eucharist (a Greek term) literally means “to give thanks.” · Although this prayer is spoken mostly by the priest, the gathered faithful are in no way spectators. We are all doing something even if we are not speaking – our active participation is paramount here, for we are offering our very selves in thanksgiving for all God has done to save us and we join our prayer to that of Christ who speaks through the priest. · The Eucharistic Prayer leads us miraculously beyond space and time – earth is joined to heaven and past, present, and future become one in our celebration, enabling us at each Mass to be with Christ at His sacrifice on the Cross (past) and with Him and all the angels and saints at the heavenly banquet (future). This calls us to actively participate by fixing our minds and hearts on God in thanksgiving and in offering our lives to God as Christ has done.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society St Joseph Conference is seeking help with collecting food items for Thanksgiving Baskets. This food drive will be held Oct 31, Nov 7, and Nov 14 at both St Joseph and St Anthony. There will be boxes in the back of Church marked as St Vincent dePaul Food Drive.

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.