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! .......... Oh Mother of Perpetual Help, grant that I may ever invoke your powerful name, the protection of the living and the salvation of the dying. Purest Mary, let your name henceforth be ever on my lips. Delay not, Blessed Lady, to rescue me whenever I call on you. In my temptations, in my needs, I will never cease to call on you, ever repeating your sacred name, Mary, Mary. What a consolation, what sweetness, what confidence fills my soul when I utter your sacred name or even only think of you! I thank the Lord for having given you so sweet, so powerful, so lovely a name. But I will not be content with merely uttering your name. Let my love for you prompt me ever to hail you Mother of Perpetual Help. Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for me and grant me the favor I confidently ask of you. (Then say three Hail Marys).......... First placed in the Church of San Matteo in Rome in 1499, the picture was thought to be lost at one point after Napoleon’s armies sacked that church in 1798. Fortunately, however, it was in the care of the Augustinian fathers until Pope Pius IX ordered that the icon be given to the Redemptorist order at the Church of St. Alphonsus in Rome in 1866 for public viewing once again. Since then it has been copied and venerated in churches and homes all over the world. Note in this picture how Jesus, while safely cradled in his mother’s arms, looks anxiously at St. Gabriel the Archangel, who holds the cross and nails for His Crucifixion. (St. Michael the Archangel, at left, holds the lance, spear, and the vessel of vinegar and gall for our Lord's Passion as well.) The Blessed Mother looks at us solemnly, perhaps as if in contemplation of her beloved Son’s future Passion and death for our salvation! Remember that when we pray this novena to our Lady of Perpetual Help, that we are not choosing to worship her over her Divine Son. She is "our Mother on the order of grace,” according to a Vatican II document, and all the graces Mary gives us come directly from our Lord. She is always ready to intercede with Him on our behalf, but never for anything contrary to His wishes. As long as we approach her as we do Him, with sincerely humble and contrite hearts, we can count on her aid and guidance. Mary’s last spoken words in the Gospels concerned her Son when she said at the wedding feast at Cana “Do whatever he tells You” (John 2:5). If we persevere in our intentions to do Christ’s will for us, we are doing hers as well.

As bishops from around the world meet with Pope Francis Feb. 21-24 to discuss the sexual abuse crisis, the Knights of Columbus will embark on nine days of prayer for the success of this landmark Vatican meeting. +++ Novena on http://www.kofc.org/en/resources/communications/novena-021519.pdf +++

The Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 3:00 p.m in St. Philip Neri's Church in Metairie. All participants must register with their church parish before March 1, 2019.

As bishops from around the world meet with Pope Francis Feb. 21-24 to discuss the sexual abuse crisis, the Knights of Columbus will embark on nine days of prayer for the success of this landmark Vatican meeting. +++ Novena on http://www.kofc.org/en/resources/communications/novena-021519.pdf +++

The Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 3:00 p.m in St. Philip Neri's Church in Metairie. All participants must register with their church parish before March 1, 2019.

On Thursday, February 28, 2019 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church will be hosting it’s “YOU’RE NOT ALONE” Community Forum on addiction. This joint effort is the church's response to educate the community about the devastating effect that opioid addiction has on the person, the family, and the community. Information and education about the disease of addiction is power for those who have been afflicted with an addiction as well as the affected family and loved ones. Our Special Guest Speaker will be Most Reverend Gregory Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans. Additional speakers will include: Dr. Kenison Roy, with Avenues Recovery who will talk about the brain disease of addiction. John Antonucci with Longbranch Healthcare will address how addiction affects the family. Kevin Gardiere from Bridge House will share his experience with addiction. Deacon Louis Bauer will share how the church has responded to the addiction epidemic through the Substance Addiction Ministry (SAM). Following the speakers, there will be a Q&A Community Forum. Following, the Q&A, those attending will be invited to visit with the 30 resources who will each have a table to hand out information. The resources include over a dozen addiction treatment facilities, 3 sober living houses, (4)- 12 step groups, interventionists, counselors, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and many other valuable resources. Where: St. Angela Merici Gym 901 Beverly Garden Dr. Metairie, La. 70002 Time: Doors open at 6:00pm – Speakers from 6:30 – 8:00pm 8:00-8:30 – Visit the participating 30+ resource tables

Author Andrea Provenza Madden has written a book explaining the history and meaning of the St. Joseph Altar. St. Joseph Church & Shrine of Gretna was one of the sixty Altars chosen to be displayed in my book- titled- “Glorifying the Lord through the traditions of the St. Joseph Altar”. This 8 x 10, 194 colored page hard-bounds book shows pictures from the 1900s to current time , from Northwest La. and South La. If interested in the purchase of this book contact :318-455-1845 or aprovenzabakery@gmail.com.

Lent is a time of Prayer, Fasting, And Almsgiving. Please practice these three pillars and know that your life will be changed for the better. Keep these pillars and become a saint.

Author Andrea Provenza Madden has written a book explaining the history and meaning of the St. Joseph Altar. St. Joseph Church & Shrine of Gretna was one of the sixty Altars chosen to be displayed in my book- titled- “Glorifying the Lord through the traditions of the St. Joseph Altar”. This 8 x 10, 194 colored page hard-bounds book shows pictures from the 1900s to current time , from Northwest La. and South La. If interested in the purchase of this book contact :318-455-1845 or aprovenzabakery@gmail.com.

Lent is a time of Prayer, Fasting, And Almsgiving. Please practice these three pillars and know that your life will be changed for the better. Keep these pillars and become a saint.

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! .......... Oh Mother of Perpetual Help, grant that I may ever invoke your powerful name, the protection of the living and the salvation of the dying. Purest Mary, let your name henceforth be ever on my lips. Delay not, Blessed Lady, to rescue me whenever I call on you. In my temptations, in my needs, I will never cease to call on you, ever repeating your sacred name, Mary, Mary. What a consolation, what sweetness, what confidence fills my soul when I utter your sacred name or even only think of you! I thank the Lord for having given you so sweet, so powerful, so lovely a name. But I will not be content with merely uttering your name. Let my love for you prompt me ever to hail you Mother of Perpetual Help. Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for me and grant me the favor I confidently ask of you. (Then say three Hail Marys).......... First placed in the Church of San Matteo in Rome in 1499, the picture was thought to be lost at one point after Napoleon’s armies sacked that church in 1798. Fortunately, however, it was in the care of the Augustinian fathers until Pope Pius IX ordered that the icon be given to the Redemptorist order at the Church of St. Alphonsus in Rome in 1866 for public viewing once again. Since then it has been copied and venerated in churches and homes all over the world. Note in this picture how Jesus, while safely cradled in his mother’s arms, looks anxiously at St. Gabriel the Archangel, who holds the cross and nails for His Crucifixion. (St. Michael the Archangel, at left, holds the lance, spear, and the vessel of vinegar and gall for our Lord's Passion as well.) The Blessed Mother looks at us solemnly, perhaps as if in contemplation of her beloved Son’s future Passion and death for our salvation! Remember that when we pray this novena to our Lady of Perpetual Help, that we are not choosing to worship her over her Divine Son. She is "our Mother on the order of grace,” according to a Vatican II document, and all the graces Mary gives us come directly from our Lord. She is always ready to intercede with Him on our behalf, but never for anything contrary to His wishes. As long as we approach her as we do Him, with sincerely humble and contrite hearts, we can count on her aid and guidance. Mary’s last spoken words in the Gospels concerned her Son when she said at the wedding feast at Cana “Do whatever he tells You” (John 2:5). If we persevere in our intentions to do Christ’s will for us, we are doing hers as well.

Christ in the City, an evening of Eucharistic Adoration for young adults 18-39, is held at the Chapel at Notre Dame Seminary the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm sponsored by the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The hour-long service of adoration includes scripture and a reflection, music, silent time for prayer, the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and benediction. A social follows across the street at Rock n' Bowl.

Author Andrea Provenza Madden has written a book explaining the history and meaning of the St. Joseph Altar. St. Joseph Church & Shrine of Gretna was one of the sixty Altars chosen to be displayed in my book- titled- “Glorifying the Lord through the traditions of the St. Joseph Altar”. This 8 x 10, 194 colored page hard-bounds book shows pictures from the 1900s to current time , from Northwest La. and South La. If interested in the purchase of this book contact :318-455-1845 or aprovenzabakery@gmail.com.

Lent is a time of Prayer, Fasting, And Almsgiving. Please practice these three pillars and know that your life will be changed for the better. Keep these pillars and become a saint.

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

Isaiah 43 is a parenting and mentoring program that provides services to families, church parishes, and communities that strengthen their capacities for peacebuilding. Created in partnership with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Isaiah 43 is rooted in Judeo-Christian values and teachings. Youth and families are empowered to be peacemakers, to be active in promoting peace in their neighborhoods, and to live by the values of love, peace, and forgiveness. The program engages youth and parents to encourage peaceful conflict resolution, skillful communication, constructive discipline, forgiveness, and leadership development. Isaiah 43 was developed to help youth, families, and parishes strengthen skills for peacebuilding through mentoring activities, parenting fellowships, family support, ministry development, and community collaboration. Isaiah 43 partners with parishes interested in supporting families with these services.

Diocesan-wide reconciliation service. Come to your parish and confess your sins and fulfill your Lenten observance.

The Problem of Meaninglessness in Society Today: How Did We Get Here and How Can We Live a Life Full of Purpose? Fr. Philip Powell, OP, Professor of Homiletics and Philosophy at Notre Dame Seminary Wednesday, April 3rd Fr. Powell will articulate why the current culture suffers from a lack of purpose and “existential dread” and present to us the Catholic worldview, which not only gives meaning to our lives but meaning to everything that exists. Come learn about the Catholic Synthesis as a solution to the current trend of nihilism. Register for Fr. Powell’s Talk at: www.les-nds-powell.eventbrite.com

Author Andrea Provenza Madden has written a book explaining the history and meaning of the St. Joseph Altar. St. Joseph Church & Shrine of Gretna was one of the sixty Altars chosen to be displayed in my book- titled- “Glorifying the Lord through the traditions of the St. Joseph Altar”. This 8 x 10, 194 colored page hard-bounds book shows pictures from the 1900s to current time , from Northwest La. and South La. If interested in the purchase of this book contact :318-455-1845 or aprovenzabakery@gmail.com.

Lent is a time of Prayer, Fasting, And Almsgiving. Please practice these three pillars and know that your life will be changed for the better. Keep these pillars and become a saint.

Author Andrea Provenza Madden has written a book explaining the history and meaning of the St. Joseph Altar. St. Joseph Church & Shrine of Gretna was one of the sixty Altars chosen to be displayed in my book- titled- “Glorifying the Lord through the traditions of the St. Joseph Altar”. This 8 x 10, 194 colored page hard-bounds book shows pictures from the 1900s to current time , from Northwest La. and South La. If interested in the purchase of this book contact :318-455-1845 or aprovenzabakery@gmail.com.

Lent is a time of Prayer, Fasting, And Almsgiving. Please practice these three pillars and know that your life will be changed for the better. Keep these pillars and become a saint.

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

Author Andrea Provenza Madden has written a book explaining the history and meaning of the St. Joseph Altar. St. Joseph Church & Shrine of Gretna was one of the sixty Altars chosen to be displayed in my book- titled- “Glorifying the Lord through the traditions of the St. Joseph Altar”. This 8 x 10, 194 colored page hard-bounds book shows pictures from the 1900s to current time , from Northwest La. and South La. If interested in the purchase of this book contact :318-455-1845 or aprovenzabakery@gmail.com.

Lent is a time of Prayer, Fasting, And Almsgiving. Please practice these three pillars and know that your life will be changed for the better. Keep these pillars and become a saint.

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