Please remember to pick up a copy of Matthew Kelly's book "Life is Messy" and/or "The Wisdom of Fulton Sheen" from St Joseph and St Anthony Churches. They are free of charge and supplies are limited. When they are gone, they are gone. Read it and pass it along. It is a great way of evangelization. Please take advantage of this valuable resource.

"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

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.

St. Dominic Men’s Emmaus Retreat based on the Gospel of St. Luke (24:13-35) “The Road to Emmaus” As two disciples talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:15-16, 30-32 All MEN, parishioners and non-parishioners, age 18 and over are invited to walk with Jesus on the Road to Emmaus during a weekend retreat. Make plans and signup now! Next Retreat: January 28-30, 2022 Starts: 4:00 P.M. on Friday at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124 Ends: After 5:30 P.M. Mass on Sunday back at St. Dominic Church. Retreat location: Rosaryville Spirit Life Center, 39003 Rosaryville Rd. Ponchatoula LA 70454 (transportation to and from the retreat house is provided and is part of the retreat. Please do not plan to arrive at the retreat house on your own without prior arrangements). Registration Fee: $250; checks payable to: St. Dominic Church Men’s Emmaus Retreat. (Scholarships available, call for details) Registration: Please complete & submit the bottom portion of this Registration Form along with the $250.00 payment to: St. Dominic Church Emmaus Retreat Ministry, 775 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124 (or you can simply give the completed registration form and check back to the person providing it to you) Additional info: Sal Lovecchio (504) 261-7258, Colin Tulli (504) 494-4511 or Rick Valadie (504) 655-8932

Starting December 26 to January 16, the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will be collecting items such as baby wipes, diapers, pull ups, gender neutral clothes, bibs, baby bottles, socks, and teething rings for the Community Center For Life on the corner of 6th and Lafayette Streets. Please be generous. A box will be placed in the back of the church at St Anthony and St Joseph for our community project to collect baby items for the Community Center for Life as a pro life charity.

On Sunday, February 6, 2022, Archbishop Aymond will celebrate the annual liturgy for the Victims and Survivors of Violence at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St Louis Cathedral. Please call the Church Office with the names of families in our Parish who have been affected by violence and murder. The Archbishop will send them an invitation to this special Mass. The Archdiocese of New Orleans are asking the families who have lost loved ones to bring a photo of them to carry during the procession. Survivors who attend will also be remembered in prayer.

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.

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.

In honor of the Ignatian Year celebrating the 500th Anniversary of St. Ignatius's conversion and the 400th of his canonization, Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church downtown will host "Cannonball Conversations," a lunch-time speakers series every first Tuesday through July, featuring prominent voices on faith, finding your path, and bringing about positive change. The inaugural speaker will be Loyola Institute for Ministry graduate and Loyola Press author Becky Eldredge on Tuesday November 2 at 12:30 (after the noon Mass). The title of her talk is "Ignatian Spirituality: Seeing All Things New in Christ."

The Office of Marriage and Family Life is pleased to announce that the annual Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, New Orleans. This prayer service will honor couples who are celebrating or have recently celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The celebration is open to couples married between 1992 - 1997. To register, please contact your parish office before Monday, January 24, 2022 Please Note: The Silver Wedding Anniversary celebration is a prayer service, not a Mass and will not fulfil the couple’s Sunday obligation. Couples should plan to attend Mass at their home parishes.

All are welcome to pray with us at the Memorial Service for the Unborn in the Holy Innocents Prayer Garden (St. Patrick #1 Cemetery, 5000 Canal St., NOLA) on Monday January 24, 2022, at noon. We will be praying for those lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion and those who mourn them.

The Heroic Men Ambassador Program is a new and exciting program meant give you the tools to share Heroic Men with your Diocese, Local Men’s Conference, Parish, and Men’s Group! There are four areas of concentration for the ambassador program, Parish, Diocesan, Conference, and Peer to Peer: Parish Ambassador: The Mission of a Heroic Men Parish Ambassador is to help connect your Pastor, men’s group, and parish to Heroic Men. Diocesan Ambassador: The Mission of a Heroic Men Diocesan Ambassador is to help connect your diocese to Heroic Men. Conference Ambassador: The Mission of a Heroic Men Conference Ambassador is to represent Heroic Men at your area Men’s Conference. Peer to Peer Ambassador: The Mission of a Heroic Men Peer to Peer Ambassador is to share Heroic Men with their friends and family. Learn More About Ambassadors

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.

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!

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.

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 Notre Dame Seminary Programs for Laity will be hosting an Open House for prospective students interested in learning about and applying for the Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry (ILEM), the Master of Arts in Pastoral Leader-ship (MAPL) and the Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) programs. The Open House will take place on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Pastoral Center in St. Joseph Hall. There will be presentations by the ILEM, MAPL, and MATS program directors and current students about the programs, along with infor-mation about the Handing on the Faith Scholarship Program. The ILEM program will be beginning a new cohort of students this Summer 2022, and registration is open for this program only once every two years, so all prospective students are strongly encouraged to attend the Open House and apply for this holistic formation program! The ILEM program culminates in a public commissioning as a Lay Ecclesial Minister of the Archdiocese of New Orleans by Arch-bishop Aymond, and both the MAPL and MATS programs are fully accredited MA programs. For those who cannot attend in person, there will be a virtual option as well.

Have you lost your spouse due to Divorce, Death or Separation? Having difficulty coping? Help is on the way. The Beginning Experience Ministry under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Marriage and Family Life Office will begin a 10-week program called “Coping With Life Alone” to help those struggling to cope with this loss. The program begins on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, and continues each Wednesday thru January 19, 2022, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at St. Angela Merici's house, 824 Melody Dr., Metairie, across from the church. The cost is $40. Call Ms. Joey at 504-812-3300 to register and for questions.

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.

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 will resume January 13 at 6:30 pm in the St Joseph Rectory and will run throughout the year until Holy Week. Call Parish Office for details

If you or someone you know in St. Joseph or St. Anthony Parishes is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please notify the office at 504-368-1313 and someone will be in contact with you.

Strive is a free, 21-day porn detox designed to help men start their journey to attain victory over pornography. Over 46,000 men have joined Strive and benefited from the knowledge, tools, and accountability needed to quit porn and begin living the life God has called them to. If you’re wondering how to “roll out” Strive in your church, we’re here to help! The time commitment to get started is minimal and costs absolutely nothing!

St Anthony Church has a lending library of Catholic books, movies, and cd's in the back of the Church. Please check out the wide assortment of media and consider checking out something for yourself or for someone you know, so that you may increase your Faith and understanding of time-held beliefs.

Altar Servers are needed at both St Joseph and St Anthony Parishes. Altar servers must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist and can be between the ages of 8 to 98 [Remember Clarence at St Joseph ;)] Servers should be mature enough to understand their responsibilities and to carry them out well and with appropriate reverence. Open to men and women, boys and girls. Altar serving is an equal opportunity ministry. Since the role of server is integral to the normal celebration of the Mass, at least one server should assist the priest. On Sundays and other more important occasions, two or more servers should be employed to carry out the various functions normally entrusted to these ministers. Please contact Parish Office if interested.

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.

On the weekend of January 8-9, 2022, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. For many in Latin America and the Caribbean, a rising secular culture, difficult rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers all present obstacles to practicing the faith. Your support for the collection provides lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, and other programs to share our Catholic faith with those who long to hear the Good News of Christ.

We are excited to invite you to the 2022 Holy Spirit Women's Retreat! Theme: "Come Away by Yourselves, and Rest Awhile" (Mark 6:31) Date: Friday, January 28, 2022 - Sunday, January 30, 2022 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 1521 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503 Keynote: Barbara Heil (Click here to learn more about Barbara!) and Patti Mansfield to speak! More Speakers to be announced soon! Early Bird Registration Rate: $165 (The above fee of $165 does NOT include lodging at the hotel. It DOES include meals. You may book/pay for your hotel room by clicking on the button below.) Price will increase to $195 on Monday January 3, 2022.

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

On the weekend of January 8-9, 2022, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. For many in Latin America and the Caribbean, a rising secular culture, difficult rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers all present obstacles to practicing the faith. Your support for the collection provides lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, and other programs to share our Catholic faith with those who long to hear the Good News of Christ.

"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

Join Us And Embrace Lent ++ Saturday March 5th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Central Time We invite you to attend the Embracing Lent Summit! Hear Fr. Larry Richards, Jared Zimmerer, and Jon Leonetti discuss asceticism, prayer, and how to embrace Lent as men. Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroic-men-summit-embracing-lent-tickets-230588334917

The 2022 Archidiocese of New Orleans Men's Conference will be held on Saturday March 12, 2022 at St Catherine of Siena, Metairie. All men of our parish are invited to attend! The day will include enpowering speakers, prayer, Mass, and reconciliation to help men reflect on what it means to be "Sons of the Father." We hope this day fires up the men of our parish to grow in their love for Christ, their families, one another, and to take their place in the life of the Church! Tickets are $45. Light breakfast, lunch, and T-shirt are included. Vouchers are also available to purchase registrations for a friend or loved one. They make a great gift for the men of your life! To register and learn more about the 2022 Archdiocese of New Orleans Men's Conference, visit nolacatholicmen.com

On the weekend of January 8-9, 2022, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. For many in Latin America and the Caribbean, a rising secular culture, difficult rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers all present obstacles to practicing the faith. Your support for the collection provides lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, and other programs to share our Catholic faith with those who long to hear the Good News of Christ.

St. Dominic Men’s Emmaus Retreat based on the Gospel of St. Luke (24:13-35) “The Road to Emmaus” As two disciples talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:15-16, 30-32 All MEN, parishioners and non-parishioners, age 18 and over are invited to walk with Jesus on the Road to Emmaus during a weekend retreat. Make plans and signup now! Next Retreat: January 28-30, 2022 Starts: 4:00 P.M. on Friday at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124 Ends: After 5:30 P.M. Mass on Sunday back at St. Dominic Church. Retreat location: Rosaryville Spirit Life Center, 39003 Rosaryville Rd. Ponchatoula LA 70454 (transportation to and from the retreat house is provided and is part of the retreat. Please do not plan to arrive at the retreat house on your own without prior arrangements). Registration Fee: $250; checks payable to: St. Dominic Church Men’s Emmaus Retreat. (Scholarships available, call for details) Registration: Please complete & submit the bottom portion of this Registration Form along with the $250.00 payment to: St. Dominic Church Emmaus Retreat Ministry, 775 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124 (or you can simply give the completed registration form and check back to the person providing it to you) Additional info: Sal Lovecchio (504) 261-7258, Colin Tulli (504) 494-4511 or Rick Valadie (504) 655-8932

Starting December 26 to January 16, the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will be collecting items such as baby wipes, diapers, pull ups, gender neutral clothes, bibs, baby bottles, socks, and teething rings for the Community Center For Life on the corner of 6th and Lafayette Streets. Please be generous. A box will be placed in the back of the church at St Anthony and St Joseph for our community project to collect baby items for the Community Center for Life as a pro life charity.

On Sunday, February 6, 2022, Archbishop Aymond will celebrate the annual liturgy for the Victims and Survivors of Violence at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St Louis Cathedral. Please call the Church Office with the names of families in our Parish who have been affected by violence and murder. The Archbishop will send them an invitation to this special Mass. The Archdiocese of New Orleans are asking the families who have lost loved ones to bring a photo of them to carry during the procession. Survivors who attend will also be remembered in prayer.

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.

The Office of Marriage and Family Life is pleased to announce that the annual Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, New Orleans. This prayer service will honor couples who are celebrating or have recently celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The celebration is open to couples married between 1992 - 1997. To register, please contact your parish office before Monday, January 24, 2022 Please Note: The Silver Wedding Anniversary celebration is a prayer service, not a Mass and will not fulfil the couple’s Sunday obligation. Couples should plan to attend Mass at their home parishes.

All are welcome to pray with us at the Memorial Service for the Unborn in the Holy Innocents Prayer Garden (St. Patrick #1 Cemetery, 5000 Canal St., NOLA) on Monday January 24, 2022, at noon. We will be praying for those lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion and those who mourn them.

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.

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!

With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. This class series the Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering in the SymptoPro™ Method of Natural Family Planning will be conducted by Sandie Campbell of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This series will be virtual by using Zoom or in-person at St. Luke the Evangelist in Slidell. The dates of the class series are January 19, February 2, February 16 and March 16, 2022. The class hours are 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. You do need to attend all sessions. The cost is $105.00 and includes all classes and materials. Questions? Email NolaNFP101@gmail.com Preregistration is required. Register online https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/sympto-thermal-nfp-course. Need a refresher? If you would like to audit a refresher class at no cost, RSVP at NolaNFP101@gmail.com.

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 Notre Dame Seminary Programs for Laity will be hosting an Open House for prospective students interested in learning about and applying for the Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry (ILEM), the Master of Arts in Pastoral Leader-ship (MAPL) and the Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) programs. The Open House will take place on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Pastoral Center in St. Joseph Hall. There will be presentations by the ILEM, MAPL, and MATS program directors and current students about the programs, along with infor-mation about the Handing on the Faith Scholarship Program. The ILEM program will be beginning a new cohort of students this Summer 2022, and registration is open for this program only once every two years, so all prospective students are strongly encouraged to attend the Open House and apply for this holistic formation program! The ILEM program culminates in a public commissioning as a Lay Ecclesial Minister of the Archdiocese of New Orleans by Arch-bishop Aymond, and both the MAPL and MATS programs are fully accredited MA programs. For those who cannot attend in person, there will be a virtual option as well.

Have you lost your spouse due to Divorce, Death or Separation? Having difficulty coping? Help is on the way. The Beginning Experience Ministry under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Marriage and Family Life Office will begin a 10-week program called “Coping With Life Alone” to help those struggling to cope with this loss. The program begins on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, and continues each Wednesday thru January 19, 2022, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at St. Angela Merici's house, 824 Melody Dr., Metairie, across from the church. The cost is $40. Call Ms. Joey at 504-812-3300 to register and for questions.

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 will resume January 13 at 6:30 pm in the St Joseph Rectory and will run throughout the year until Holy Week. Call Parish Office for details

"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.

Strive is a free, 21-day porn detox designed to help men start their journey to attain victory over pornography. Over 46,000 men have joined Strive and benefited from the knowledge, tools, and accountability needed to quit porn and begin living the life God has called them to. If you’re wondering how to “roll out” Strive in your church, we’re here to help! The time commitment to get started is minimal and costs absolutely nothing!

St Anthony Church has a lending library of Catholic books, movies, and cd's in the back of the Church. Please check out the wide assortment of media and consider checking out something for yourself or for someone you know, so that you may increase your Faith and understanding of time-held beliefs.

Altar Servers are needed at both St Joseph and St Anthony Parishes. Altar servers must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist and can be between the ages of 8 to 98 [Remember Clarence at St Joseph ;)] Servers should be mature enough to understand their responsibilities and to carry them out well and with appropriate reverence. Open to men and women, boys and girls. Altar serving is an equal opportunity ministry. Since the role of server is integral to the normal celebration of the Mass, at least one server should assist the priest. On Sundays and other more important occasions, two or more servers should be employed to carry out the various functions normally entrusted to these ministers. Please contact Parish Office if interested.

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.

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.

We are excited to invite you to the 2022 Holy Spirit Women's Retreat! Theme: "Come Away by Yourselves, and Rest Awhile" (Mark 6:31) Date: Friday, January 28, 2022 - Sunday, January 30, 2022 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 1521 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503 Keynote: Barbara Heil (Click here to learn more about Barbara!) and Patti Mansfield to speak! More Speakers to be announced soon! Early Bird Registration Rate: $165 (The above fee of $165 does NOT include lodging at the hotel. It DOES include meals. You may book/pay for your hotel room by clicking on the button below.) Price will increase to $195 on Monday January 3, 2022.

THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men’s program focused on the development of male leadership in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. The Revelation of the Father enables men to take the final step in their leadership. It prepares them to lay a foundation for the future so that they leave a legacy that survives them. It transforms them into true builders of an authentically Christian culture SPRING SEMESTER THE SPIRIT OF NAZARETH Week 14: St. Joseph: The Heart of a Father Week 15: The Paradise of Nazareth Week 16: A Home filled with Joy Week 17: Becoming the Revelation of the Father Week 18: Mercy and the Presence of the Father Week 19: Purity and the Presence of the Father Week 20: Money and Trust in Divine Providence Week 21: Prayer and Finding Joy with God Week 22: An Encounter with God Week 23: The Dignity of a Soul Week 24: Finding the Hidden Face of God in Others Week 25: The True Man after God’s own Heart Week 26: Paradisus Dei OBJECTIVES: Help men to discover their indispensable role in the current spiritual battle; use the vision of Pope St. John Paul II and the Book of Revelation to develop a mystical vision that spans from the Garden of Eden to the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in heaven; make a Lenten journey based on the life of the Holy Family that helps men to discern and answer God’s call in their life..

"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

Join Us And Embrace Lent ++ Saturday March 5th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Central Time We invite you to attend the Embracing Lent Summit! Hear Fr. Larry Richards, Jared Zimmerer, and Jon Leonetti discuss asceticism, prayer, and how to embrace Lent as men. Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroic-men-summit-embracing-lent-tickets-230588334917

The 2022 Archidiocese of New Orleans Men's Conference will be held on Saturday March 12, 2022 at St Catherine of Siena, Metairie. All men of our parish are invited to attend! The day will include enpowering speakers, prayer, Mass, and reconciliation to help men reflect on what it means to be "Sons of the Father." We hope this day fires up the men of our parish to grow in their love for Christ, their families, one another, and to take their place in the life of the Church! Tickets are $45. Light breakfast, lunch, and T-shirt are included. Vouchers are also available to purchase registrations for a friend or loved one. They make a great gift for the men of your life! To register and learn more about the 2022 Archdiocese of New Orleans Men's Conference, visit nolacatholicmen.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.

St. Dominic Men’s Emmaus Retreat based on the Gospel of St. Luke (24:13-35) “The Road to Emmaus” As two disciples talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:15-16, 30-32 All MEN, parishioners and non-parishioners, age 18 and over are invited to walk with Jesus on the Road to Emmaus during a weekend retreat. Make plans and signup now! Next Retreat: January 28-30, 2022 Starts: 4:00 P.M. on Friday at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124 Ends: After 5:30 P.M. Mass on Sunday back at St. Dominic Church. Retreat location: Rosaryville Spirit Life Center, 39003 Rosaryville Rd. Ponchatoula LA 70454 (transportation to and from the retreat house is provided and is part of the retreat. Please do not plan to arrive at the retreat house on your own without prior arrangements). Registration Fee: $250; checks payable to: St. Dominic Church Men’s Emmaus Retreat. (Scholarships available, call for details) Registration: Please complete & submit the bottom portion of this Registration Form along with the $250.00 payment to: St. Dominic Church Emmaus Retreat Ministry, 775 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124 (or you can simply give the completed registration form and check back to the person providing it to you) Additional info: Sal Lovecchio (504) 261-7258, Colin Tulli (504) 494-4511 or Rick Valadie (504) 655-8932

Starting December 26 to January 16, the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will be collecting items such as baby wipes, diapers, pull ups, gender neutral clothes, bibs, baby bottles, socks, and teething rings for the Community Center For Life on the corner of 6th and Lafayette Streets. Please be generous. A box will be placed in the back of the church at St Anthony and St Joseph for our community project to collect baby items for the Community Center for Life as a pro life charity.

On Sunday, February 6, 2022, Archbishop Aymond will celebrate the annual liturgy for the Victims and Survivors of Violence at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St Louis Cathedral. Please call the Church Office with the names of families in our Parish who have been affected by violence and murder. The Archbishop will send them an invitation to this special Mass. The Archdiocese of New Orleans are asking the families who have lost loved ones to bring a photo of them to carry during the procession. Survivors who attend will also be remembered in prayer.

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.

The Office of Marriage and Family Life is pleased to announce that the annual Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, New Orleans. This prayer service will honor couples who are celebrating or have recently celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The celebration is open to couples married between 1992 - 1997. To register, please contact your parish office before Monday, January 24, 2022 Please Note: The Silver Wedding Anniversary celebration is a prayer service, not a Mass and will not fulfil the couple’s Sunday obligation. Couples should plan to attend Mass at their home parishes.

All are welcome to pray with us at the Memorial Service for the Unborn in the Holy Innocents Prayer Garden (St. Patrick #1 Cemetery, 5000 Canal St., NOLA) on Monday January 24, 2022, at noon. We will be praying for those lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion and those who mourn them.

St Joseph Church has a kiosk of Catholic books, pamplets, and cd's in the back of the Church. Please check out the wide assortment of media and consider purchasing something for yourself or for someone you know, so that you may increase your Faith and understanding of time-held beliefs. Majority of books are $5 or less. There are many Spiritual Classics from which to choose.

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.

Join Catholic Community Professionals (CCP) on Wednesday, January 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. for our first in-person gathering of the year! The event takes place at the Cox Building Lobby (2121 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001). We will provide drinks and appetizers for you to enjoy as you mingle with your peers. Click here to register: https://ccfnola.org/ccp-registration The Catholic Community Foundation is committed to bringing the Greater New Orleans Catholic community together. In 2021, we established CCP to connect Catholic professionals of any age and at any stage in their careers by providing a platform through which they can network and talk about how their faith informs their profession. Questions? Please contact Callie Kamath at ckamath@ccfnola.org.

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

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!

With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. This class series the Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering in the SymptoPro™ Method of Natural Family Planning will be conducted by Sandie Campbell of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This series will be virtual by using Zoom or in-person at St. Luke the Evangelist in Slidell. The dates of the class series are January 19, February 2, February 16 and March 16, 2022. The class hours are 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. You do need to attend all sessions. The cost is $105.00 and includes all classes and materials. Questions? Email NolaNFP101@gmail.com Preregistration is required. Register online https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/sympto-thermal-nfp-course. Need a refresher? If you would like to audit a refresher class at no cost, RSVP at NolaNFP101@gmail.com.

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 Notre Dame Seminary Programs for Laity will be hosting an Open House for prospective students interested in learning about and applying for the Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry (ILEM), the Master of Arts in Pastoral Leader-ship (MAPL) and the Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) programs. The Open House will take place on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Pastoral Center in St. Joseph Hall. There will be presentations by the ILEM, MAPL, and MATS program directors and current students about the programs, along with infor-mation about the Handing on the Faith Scholarship Program. The ILEM program will be beginning a new cohort of students this Summer 2022, and registration is open for this program only once every two years, so all prospective students are strongly encouraged to attend the Open House and apply for this holistic formation program! The ILEM program culminates in a public commissioning as a Lay Ecclesial Minister of the Archdiocese of New Orleans by Arch-bishop Aymond, and both the MAPL and MATS programs are fully accredited MA programs. For those who cannot attend in person, there will be a virtual option as well.

Have you lost your spouse due to Divorce, Death or Separation? Having difficulty coping? Help is on the way. The Beginning Experience Ministry under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Marriage and Family Life Office will begin a 10-week program called “Coping With Life Alone” to help those struggling to cope with this loss. The program begins on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, and continues each Wednesday thru January 19, 2022, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at St. Angela Merici's house, 824 Melody Dr., Metairie, across from the church. The cost is $40. Call Ms. Joey at 504-812-3300 to register and for questions.

Join Catholic Community Professionals (CCP) on Wednesday, January 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. for our first in-person gathering of the year! The event takes place at the Cox Building Lobby (2121 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001). We will provide drinks and appetizers for you to enjoy as you mingle with your peers. Click here to register: https://ccfnola.org/ccp-registration The Catholic Community Foundation is committed to bringing the Greater New Orleans Catholic community together. In 2021, we established CCP to connect Catholic professionals of any age and at any stage in their careers by providing a platform through which they can network and talk about how their faith informs their profession. Questions? Please contact Callie Kamath at ckamath@ccfnola.org.

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

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 St Joseph Rectory and will run throughout the year until Holy Week. Call Parish Office for details.

St Anthony Church has a lending library of Catholic books, movies, and cd's in the back of the Church. Please check out the wide assortment of media and consider checking out something for yourself or for someone you know, so that you may increase your Faith and understanding of time-held beliefs.

Altar Servers are needed at both St Joseph and St Anthony Parishes. Altar servers must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist and can be between the ages of 8 to 98 [Remember Clarence at St Joseph ;)] Servers should be mature enough to understand their responsibilities and to carry them out well and with appropriate reverence. Open to men and women, boys and girls. Altar serving is an equal opportunity ministry. Since the role of server is integral to the normal celebration of the Mass, at least one server should assist the priest. On Sundays and other more important occasions, two or more servers should be employed to carry out the various functions normally entrusted to these ministers. Please contact Parish Office if interested.

Join Catholic Community Professionals (CCP) on Wednesday, January 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. for our first in-person gathering of the year! The event takes place at the Cox Building Lobby (2121 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001). We will provide drinks and appetizers for you to enjoy as you mingle with your peers. Click here to register: https://ccfnola.org/ccp-registration The Catholic Community Foundation is committed to bringing the Greater New Orleans Catholic community together. In 2021, we established CCP to connect Catholic professionals of any age and at any stage in their careers by providing a platform through which they can network and talk about how their faith informs their profession. Questions? Please contact Callie Kamath at ckamath@ccfnola.org.

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

The Heroic Men Ambassador Program is a new and exciting program meant give you the tools to share Heroic Men with your Diocese, Local Men’s Conference, Parish, and Men’s Group! There are four areas of concentration for the ambassador program, Parish, Diocesan, Conference, and Peer to Peer: Parish Ambassador: The Mission of a Heroic Men Parish Ambassador is to help connect your Pastor, men’s group, and parish to Heroic Men. Diocesan Ambassador: The Mission of a Heroic Men Diocesan Ambassador is to help connect your diocese to Heroic Men. Conference Ambassador: The Mission of a Heroic Men Conference Ambassador is to represent Heroic Men at your area Men’s Conference. Peer to Peer Ambassador: The Mission of a Heroic Men Peer to Peer Ambassador is to share Heroic Men with their friends and family. Learn More About Ambassadors

We are excited to invite you to the 2022 Holy Spirit Women's Retreat! Theme: "Come Away by Yourselves, and Rest Awhile" (Mark 6:31) Date: Friday, January 28, 2022 - Sunday, January 30, 2022 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 1521 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503 Keynote: Barbara Heil (Click here to learn more about Barbara!) and Patti Mansfield to speak! More Speakers to be announced soon! Early Bird Registration Rate: $165 (The above fee of $165 does NOT include lodging at the hotel. It DOES include meals. You may book/pay for your hotel room by clicking on the button below.) Price will increase to $195 on Monday January 3, 2022.

THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men’s program focused on the development of male leadership in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. The Revelation of the Father enables men to take the final step in their leadership. It prepares them to lay a foundation for the future so that they leave a legacy that survives them. It transforms them into true builders of an authentically Christian culture SPRING SEMESTER THE SPIRIT OF NAZARETH Week 14: St. Joseph: The Heart of a Father Week 15: The Paradise of Nazareth Week 16: A Home filled with Joy Week 17: Becoming the Revelation of the Father Week 18: Mercy and the Presence of the Father Week 19: Purity and the Presence of the Father Week 20: Money and Trust in Divine Providence Week 21: Prayer and Finding Joy with God Week 22: An Encounter with God Week 23: The Dignity of a Soul Week 24: Finding the Hidden Face of God in Others Week 25: The True Man after God’s own Heart Week 26: Paradisus Dei OBJECTIVES: Help men to discover their indispensable role in the current spiritual battle; use the vision of Pope St. John Paul II and the Book of Revelation to develop a mystical vision that spans from the Garden of Eden to the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in heaven; make a Lenten journey based on the life of the Holy Family that helps men to discern and answer God’s call in their life..

Join Catholic Community Professionals (CCP) on Wednesday, January 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. for our first in-person gathering of the year! The event takes place at the Cox Building Lobby (2121 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001). We will provide drinks and appetizers for you to enjoy as you mingle with your peers. Click here to register: https://ccfnola.org/ccp-registration The Catholic Community Foundation is committed to bringing the Greater New Orleans Catholic community together. In 2021, we established CCP to connect Catholic professionals of any age and at any stage in their careers by providing a platform through which they can network and talk about how their faith informs their profession. Questions? Please contact Callie Kamath at ckamath@ccfnola.org.

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

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.

"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

Join Us And Embrace Lent ++ Saturday March 5th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Central Time We invite you to attend the Embracing Lent Summit! Hear Fr. Larry Richards, Jared Zimmerer, and Jon Leonetti discuss asceticism, prayer, and how to embrace Lent as men. Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroic-men-summit-embracing-lent-tickets-230588334917

The 2022 Archidiocese of New Orleans Men's Conference will be held on Saturday March 12, 2022 at St Catherine of Siena, Metairie. All men of our parish are invited to attend! The day will include enpowering speakers, prayer, Mass, and reconciliation to help men reflect on what it means to be "Sons of the Father." We hope this day fires up the men of our parish to grow in their love for Christ, their families, one another, and to take their place in the life of the Church! Tickets are $45. Light breakfast, lunch, and T-shirt are included. Vouchers are also available to purchase registrations for a friend or loved one. They make a great gift for the men of your life! To register and learn more about the 2022 Archdiocese of New Orleans Men's Conference, visit nolacatholicmen.com

Notre Dame Seminary is hosting our annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, March 12, 2022. We invite you to experience the environment and culture of seminary life while enjoying time with family, friends, and seminarians. 6:00 PM Patron Party | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Gala & Auction Individual Patron Party & Gala tickets will be available January 28th.

Join Catholic Community Professionals (CCP) on Wednesday, January 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. for our first in-person gathering of the year! The event takes place at the Cox Building Lobby (2121 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001). We will provide drinks and appetizers for you to enjoy as you mingle with your peers. Click here to register: https://ccfnola.org/ccp-registration The Catholic Community Foundation is committed to bringing the Greater New Orleans Catholic community together. In 2021, we established CCP to connect Catholic professionals of any age and at any stage in their careers by providing a platform through which they can network and talk about how their faith informs their profession. Questions? Please contact Callie Kamath at ckamath@ccfnola.org.

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

The Office of Marriage and Family Life is pleased to announce that the annual Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, New Orleans. This prayer service will honor couples who are celebrating or have recently celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The celebration is open to couples married between 1992 - 1997. To register, please contact your parish office before Monday, January 24, 2022 Please Note: The Silver Wedding Anniversary celebration is a prayer service, not a Mass and will not fulfil the couple’s Sunday obligation. Couples should plan to attend Mass at their home parishes.

All are welcome to pray with us at the Memorial Service for the Unborn in the Holy Innocents Prayer Garden (St. Patrick #1 Cemetery, 5000 Canal St., NOLA) on Monday January 24, 2022, at noon. We will be praying for those lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion and those who mourn them.

Join Catholic Community Professionals (CCP) on Wednesday, January 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. for our first in-person gathering of the year! The event takes place at the Cox Building Lobby (2121 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001). We will provide drinks and appetizers for you to enjoy as you mingle with your peers. Click here to register: https://ccfnola.org/ccp-registration The Catholic Community Foundation is committed to bringing the Greater New Orleans Catholic community together. In 2021, we established CCP to connect Catholic professionals of any age and at any stage in their careers by providing a platform through which they can network and talk about how their faith informs their profession. Questions? Please contact Callie Kamath at ckamath@ccfnola.org.

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

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.

Join Catholic Community Professionals (CCP) on Wednesday, January 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. for our first in-person gathering of the year! The event takes place at the Cox Building Lobby (2121 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001). We will provide drinks and appetizers for you to enjoy as you mingle with your peers. Click here to register: https://ccfnola.org/ccp-registration The Catholic Community Foundation is committed to bringing the Greater New Orleans Catholic community together. In 2021, we established CCP to connect Catholic professionals of any age and at any stage in their careers by providing a platform through which they can network and talk about how their faith informs their profession. Questions? Please contact Callie Kamath at ckamath@ccfnola.org.

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

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

With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. This class series the Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering in the SymptoPro™ Method of Natural Family Planning will be conducted by Sandie Campbell of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This series will be virtual by using Zoom or in-person at St. Luke the Evangelist in Slidell. The dates of the class series are January 19, February 2, February 16 and March 16, 2022. The class hours are 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. You do need to attend all sessions. The cost is $105.00 and includes all classes and materials. Questions? Email NolaNFP101@gmail.com Preregistration is required. Register online https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/sympto-thermal-nfp-course. Need a refresher? If you would like to audit a refresher class at no cost, RSVP at NolaNFP101@gmail.com.

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 Notre Dame Seminary Programs for Laity will be hosting an Open House for prospective students interested in learning about and applying for the Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry (ILEM), the Master of Arts in Pastoral Leader-ship (MAPL) and the Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) programs. The Open House will take place on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Pastoral Center in St. Joseph Hall. There will be presentations by the ILEM, MAPL, and MATS program directors and current students about the programs, along with infor-mation about the Handing on the Faith Scholarship Program. The ILEM program will be beginning a new cohort of students this Summer 2022, and registration is open for this program only once every two years, so all prospective students are strongly encouraged to attend the Open House and apply for this holistic formation program! The ILEM program culminates in a public commissioning as a Lay Ecclesial Minister of the Archdiocese of New Orleans by Arch-bishop Aymond, and both the MAPL and MATS programs are fully accredited MA programs. For those who cannot attend in person, there will be a virtual option as well.

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

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 St Joseph Rectory and will run throughout the year until Holy Week. Call Parish Office for details.

St Anthony Church has a lending library of Catholic books, movies, and cd's in the back of the Church. Please check out the wide assortment of media and consider checking out something for yourself or for someone you know, so that you may increase your Faith and understanding of time-held beliefs.

Altar Servers are needed at both St Joseph and St Anthony Parishes. Altar servers must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist and can be between the ages of 8 to 98 [Remember Clarence at St Joseph ;)] Servers should be mature enough to understand their responsibilities and to carry them out well and with appropriate reverence. Open to men and women, boys and girls. Altar serving is an equal opportunity ministry. Since the role of server is integral to the normal celebration of the Mass, at least one server should assist the priest. On Sundays and other more important occasions, two or more servers should be employed to carry out the various functions normally entrusted to these ministers. Please contact Parish Office if interested.

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

We are excited to invite you to the 2022 Holy Spirit Women's Retreat! Theme: "Come Away by Yourselves, and Rest Awhile" (Mark 6:31) Date: Friday, January 28, 2022 - Sunday, January 30, 2022 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 1521 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503 Keynote: Barbara Heil (Click here to learn more about Barbara!) and Patti Mansfield to speak! More Speakers to be announced soon! Early Bird Registration Rate: $165 (The above fee of $165 does NOT include lodging at the hotel. It DOES include meals. You may book/pay for your hotel room by clicking on the button below.) Price will increase to $195 on Monday January 3, 2022.

THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men’s program focused on the development of male leadership in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. The Revelation of the Father enables men to take the final step in their leadership. It prepares them to lay a foundation for the future so that they leave a legacy that survives them. It transforms them into true builders of an authentically Christian culture SPRING SEMESTER THE SPIRIT OF NAZARETH Week 14: St. Joseph: The Heart of a Father Week 15: The Paradise of Nazareth Week 16: A Home filled with Joy Week 17: Becoming the Revelation of the Father Week 18: Mercy and the Presence of the Father Week 19: Purity and the Presence of the Father Week 20: Money and Trust in Divine Providence Week 21: Prayer and Finding Joy with God Week 22: An Encounter with God Week 23: The Dignity of a Soul Week 24: Finding the Hidden Face of God in Others Week 25: The True Man after God’s own Heart Week 26: Paradisus Dei OBJECTIVES: Help men to discover their indispensable role in the current spiritual battle; use the vision of Pope St. John Paul II and the Book of Revelation to develop a mystical vision that spans from the Garden of Eden to the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in heaven; make a Lenten journey based on the life of the Holy Family that helps men to discern and answer God’s call in their life..

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

"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

Join Us And Embrace Lent ++ Saturday March 5th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Central Time We invite you to attend the Embracing Lent Summit! Hear Fr. Larry Richards, Jared Zimmerer, and Jon Leonetti discuss asceticism, prayer, and how to embrace Lent as men. Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroic-men-summit-embracing-lent-tickets-230588334917

The 2022 Archidiocese of New Orleans Men's Conference will be held on Saturday March 12, 2022 at St Catherine of Siena, Metairie. All men of our parish are invited to attend! The day will include enpowering speakers, prayer, Mass, and reconciliation to help men reflect on what it means to be "Sons of the Father." We hope this day fires up the men of our parish to grow in their love for Christ, their families, one another, and to take their place in the life of the Church! Tickets are $45. Light breakfast, lunch, and T-shirt are included. Vouchers are also available to purchase registrations for a friend or loved one. They make a great gift for the men of your life! To register and learn more about the 2022 Archdiocese of New Orleans Men's Conference, visit nolacatholicmen.com

Notre Dame Seminary is hosting our annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, March 12, 2022. We invite you to experience the environment and culture of seminary life while enjoying time with family, friends, and seminarians. 6:00 PM Patron Party | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Gala & Auction Individual Patron Party & Gala tickets will be available January 28th.

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

1st Sunday -- Meditate on 1st Sorrow ( Saint Joseph Resolves to Leave Mary Quietly ) Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. NABRE Mt 1:19 Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory Be... -- Meditate on 1st Joy ( Saint Joseph's Annunciation ) Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord* appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. NABRE Mt 1:20 Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory Be...

On Sunday, February 6, 2022, Archbishop Aymond will celebrate the annual liturgy for the Victims and Survivors of Violence at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St Louis Cathedral. Please call the Church Office with the names of families in our Parish who have been affected by violence and murder. The Archbishop will send them an invitation to this special Mass. The Archdiocese of New Orleans are asking the families who have lost loved ones to bring a photo of them to carry during the procession. Survivors who attend will also be remembered in prayer.

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.

Bible Marathon: A Public Reading of The Bible January 31st 12:30 PM- Midnight February 1st 12:00 PM- Midnight February 2nd 12:00 PM-6:00PM Join us for a public reading of the Bible at NDS! All are welcome to join us at any time during the Bible Marathon! Questions? Email biblemarathon@nds.edu. Sign Up to Proclaim the Word https://nds.edu/ndsbm/

1st Sunday -- Meditate on 1st Sorrow ( Saint Joseph Resolves to Leave Mary Quietly ) Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. NABRE Mt 1:19 Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory Be... -- Meditate on 1st Joy ( Saint Joseph's Annunciation ) Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord* appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. NABRE Mt 1:20 Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory Be...