We are encouraging all parish Youth Groups, as well as Catholic high school Campus Ministry and/or Pro-Life groups to consider participating in this year's event! Rose Rally for Life 2022 will take place this year on Friday, July 29, 2022. It will once again be hosted by St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Metairie. Over the past several years the Rose Rally for Life event has been an awesome experience for many parish youth ministry groups, and has been an incredible fundraising effort, benefiting several local pro-life organizations. This year's theme is “Lights, Camera, Take Action!”. We have seen a wonderful response and involvement over the past few years from many groups, and we hope to see even more groups involved this year! Please contact Diane Kratochvil at cyo@stangela.org with any questions or for more information.

This Retreat is open to men and women who are grieving the loss of someone. (stillborn, miscarriage, child, adult child, spouse, parent, siblings or friends) It will be held at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary St. Metairie, La 70006 on August 19 and 20, 2022. This is a one night retreat helping us to search our heart for hope. Come and find the Hope to heal you on your journey. The cost is $100.00 and scholarships are available. For more information or to register go to: neworleansretreats.com or call the Re-treat Center 504-267-9604.

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

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."

Archdiocesan Spirituality Center Internship in Spiritual Direction If you have a desire to be trained to do the ministry of spiritual direction, please come and learn the process, prerequisites and structure of the two-year Internship offered by the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center at the virtual meeting being held on Monday, July 25, 10am or 6:30pm. You may register on our website: nolacatholic.org/asc or telephone (504) 861-3254.

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

STRIVE is a powerful, 21-day porn detox that helps men understand why they go to porn and equips them with the knowledge, tools, and accountability needed to quit. The best part: it's absolutely FREE for the entire 21 days. ++ https://www.strive21.com/ministry-resources ++

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.

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.

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, June 1, 2022, and continues each Wednesday thru August 3, 2022, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie. The cost is $40. Call Ms. Joey at 504-812-3300 to register and for questions. Participants will be accepted until 6/15/22.

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 ++There is another group for Young Adults that meets on Thursdays at 6:30pm at 31 Derbes Drive, Gretna LA +++ Please join us for one, two, or all three ++ It’s a program that was developed in the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, USA in the late sixties and early seventies by Father Conley Bertrand, a parish priest. Graced with a love for prayer and Scripture and an ardent zeal, he sought to communicate these qualities to his parishioners. Come, Lord Jesus! is the fruit of many years of prayer, reflection on Sacred Scripture, and experimentation. This inspiring program is a complete study of the Sunday Readings, including Gospels (Be My Witness), Epistles(Love One Another) and the Old Testament(Give Glory to God) in three separate volumes. Following the Liturgical Calendar and utilizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, members grow in sanctification through prayer, Scripture, Eucharist, and Christian community.

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

The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic, Family, Fraternal, Service, organization in the world. Becoming a Knight can transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to the top-rated insurance program in the country to protect your family. Charity is the first principle of the K of C. Knights are men who get things done. By working together, our Order had the ability to donate more than $1.5 billion to charity and provide 691 million volunteer hours to worthy causes in the past decade. Unity and Fraternity are the second and third principles of the Knights of Columbus. The K of C was founded so men could work together to serve their parishes and communities, protect the well-being of their Catholic families, and support each other in faith and in many other ways.

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.

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.

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.

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 encouraging all parish Youth Groups, as well as Catholic high school Campus Ministry and/or Pro-Life groups to consider participating in this year's event! Rose Rally for Life 2022 will take place this year on Friday, July 29, 2022. It will once again be hosted by St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Metairie. Over the past several years the Rose Rally for Life event has been an awesome experience for many parish youth ministry groups, and has been an incredible fundraising effort, benefiting several local pro-life organizations. This year's theme is “Lights, Camera, Take Action!”. We have seen a wonderful response and involvement over the past few years from many groups, and we hope to see even more groups involved this year! Please contact Diane Kratochvil at cyo@stangela.org with any questions or for more information.

This Retreat is open to men and women who are grieving the loss of someone. (stillborn, miscarriage, child, adult child, spouse, parent, siblings or friends) It will be held at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary St. Metairie, La 70006 on August 19 and 20, 2022. This is a one night retreat helping us to search our heart for hope. Come and find the Hope to heal you on your journey. The cost is $100.00 and scholarships are available. For more information or to register go to: neworleansretreats.com or call the Re-treat Center 504-267-9604.

Sometimes one of the biggest obstacles in front of an individual returning to school or beginning years after finishing high school is the cost of tuition. The state of Louisiana this year passed a law creating the MJ Foster Promise Program. This grant was created to assist students over 21 who did not attain a degree and want to receive an education in certain fields. Fire and Emergency Services is one of those fields. Students and prospective students can go to this link https://www.lsue.edu/financialaid/foster-promise.php to start the process of receiving funding. If you have any questions about the MJ Foster Program contact the office of Financial Aid at 337-550-1282. If you or any of your members have any questions about the Fire and Emergency Services Program at LSUE, you can contact me Rodolphe Toranto by email at rtoranto@lsue.edu or phone at 337-550-1364.

Sound good in the shower? Can you carry a tune? Do you have one good note that you can sing? We can use you to sing in our Choir at St Joseph. Both Men And Women are needed. Practices are Wednesday nights and the choir generally sings at the 9:30am Mass on Sunday. Our talented and most excellent Organist, Cantor, and Music Instructor (Ms Kristin Albarado) will bring out the best in you and your voice. Please consider joining our Holy Family Singers and sharing your talent with our community. If interested, please call Parish Office for information or see Kristin after weekend Masses or just show up for Wednesday night rehearsals.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH & SHRINE BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE SATURDAY, JULY 30 9AM – NOON DRIVE UP ONLY CORNER OF 7TH & NEWTON STS. Open to kids in Grades K-5 only Frist come first serve while supplies last Kids must be in vehicle to receive

If you struggle with infertility, you may feel like you’re in a lonely, desert place. But you are not alone! The Archdiocese of New Orleans and Springs in the Desert are partnering to offer a one-day retreat for women on Saturday, August 27 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Wherever you are on the path of infertility, we invite you to join us for reflections on different aspects of the infertility experience, to receive encouragement and some practical suggestions for strengthening your relationship with God and your spouse, and to pray and share community with others on this same path. Saturday, August 27 - St. Pius X Catholic, New Orleans 9am until 3pm - Lunch and a light breakfast are provided Please join us for Mass at 8am in the Church Learn more and register at https://springsinthedesert.org/nola/ It is our honor to walk with you!

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.

Archdiocesan Spirituality Center Internship in Spiritual Direction If you have a desire to be trained to do the ministry of spiritual direction, please come and learn the process, prerequisites and structure of the two-year Internship offered by the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center at the virtual meeting being held on Monday, July 25, 10am or 6:30pm. You may register on our website: nolacatholic.org/asc or telephone (504) 861-3254.

STRIVE is a powerful, 21-day porn detox that helps men understand why they go to porn and equips them with the knowledge, tools, and accountability needed to quit. The best part: it's absolutely FREE for the entire 21 days. ++ https://www.strive21.com/ministry-resources ++

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.

St. John Bosco Livestream July 12, 2022 5:45-9:00 PM CST  Register for Free Includes keynote, Subtle Idols and Hidden Agendas, by presenter Fr. Mike Schmitz, and a time of eucharistic adoration

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.

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, June 1, 2022, and continues each Wednesday thru August 3, 2022, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie. The cost is $40. Call Ms. Joey at 504-812-3300 to register and for questions. Participants will be accepted until 6/15/22.

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 ++There is another group for Young Adults that meets on Thursdays at 6:30pm at 31 Derbes Drive, Gretna LA +++ Please join us for one, two, or all three ++ It’s a program that was developed in the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, USA in the late sixties and early seventies by Father Conley Bertrand, a parish priest. Graced with a love for prayer and Scripture and an ardent zeal, he sought to communicate these qualities to his parishioners. Come, Lord Jesus! is the fruit of many years of prayer, reflection on Sacred Scripture, and experimentation. This inspiring program is a complete study of the Sunday Readings, including Gospels (Be My Witness), Epistles(Love One Another) and the Old Testament(Give Glory to God) in three separate volumes. Following the Liturgical Calendar and utilizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, members grow in sanctification through prayer, Scripture, Eucharist, and Christian community.

The City Council Meeting is Wednesday July 13, 2022 at 5:30pm at City Hall.

"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.

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.

If you have lost a child from miscarriage, stillborn, infancy, young child or adult child please join us at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Mandeville, La at 6:30pm on the second Thursday of every month in the cafeteria. The next support group will be Thursday, July 14 and then on Aug. 11th. Grandparents are also welcome. For more information contact Jewell Bayhi at 504-330-5975.

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.

We are encouraging all parish Youth Groups, as well as Catholic high school Campus Ministry and/or Pro-Life groups to consider participating in this year's event! Rose Rally for Life 2022 will take place this year on Friday, July 29, 2022. It will once again be hosted by St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Metairie. Over the past several years the Rose Rally for Life event has been an awesome experience for many parish youth ministry groups, and has been an incredible fundraising effort, benefiting several local pro-life organizations. This year's theme is “Lights, Camera, Take Action!”. We have seen a wonderful response and involvement over the past few years from many groups, and we hope to see even more groups involved this year! Please contact Diane Kratochvil at cyo@stangela.org with any questions or for more information.

This Retreat is open to men and women who are grieving the loss of someone. (stillborn, miscarriage, child, adult child, spouse, parent, siblings or friends) It will be held at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary St. Metairie, La 70006 on August 19 and 20, 2022. This is a one night retreat helping us to search our heart for hope. Come and find the Hope to heal you on your journey. The cost is $100.00 and scholarships are available. For more information or to register go to: neworleansretreats.com or call the Re-treat Center 504-267-9604.

Sometimes one of the biggest obstacles in front of an individual returning to school or beginning years after finishing high school is the cost of tuition. The state of Louisiana this year passed a law creating the MJ Foster Promise Program. This grant was created to assist students over 21 who did not attain a degree and want to receive an education in certain fields. Fire and Emergency Services is one of those fields. Students and prospective students can go to this link https://www.lsue.edu/financialaid/foster-promise.php to start the process of receiving funding. If you have any questions about the MJ Foster Program contact the office of Financial Aid at 337-550-1282. If you or any of your members have any questions about the Fire and Emergency Services Program at LSUE, you can contact me Rodolphe Toranto by email at rtoranto@lsue.edu or phone at 337-550-1364.

Sound good in the shower? Can you carry a tune? Do you have one good note that you can sing? We can use you to sing in our Choir at St Joseph. Both Men And Women are needed. Practices are Wednesday nights and the choir generally sings at the 9:30am Mass on Sunday. Our talented and most excellent Organist, Cantor, and Music Instructor (Ms Kristin Albarado) will bring out the best in you and your voice. Please consider joining our Holy Family Singers and sharing your talent with our community. If interested, please call Parish Office for information or see Kristin after weekend Masses or just show up for Wednesday night rehearsals.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH & SHRINE BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE SATURDAY, JULY 30 9AM – NOON DRIVE UP ONLY CORNER OF 7TH & NEWTON STS. Open to kids in Grades K-5 only Frist come first serve while supplies last Kids must be in vehicle to receive

If you struggle with infertility, you may feel like you’re in a lonely, desert place. But you are not alone! The Archdiocese of New Orleans and Springs in the Desert are partnering to offer a one-day retreat for women on Saturday, August 27 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Wherever you are on the path of infertility, we invite you to join us for reflections on different aspects of the infertility experience, to receive encouragement and some practical suggestions for strengthening your relationship with God and your spouse, and to pray and share community with others on this same path. Saturday, August 27 - St. Pius X Catholic, New Orleans 9am until 3pm - Lunch and a light breakfast are provided Please join us for Mass at 8am in the Church Learn more and register at https://springsinthedesert.org/nola/ It is our honor to walk with you!

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.

Members of the GACC meet at the center for a program and dinner at 6 p.m.

Almighty God, whose great power and eternal wisdom embraces the universe. Watch over all police and law enforcement officers. Protect them from harm in the performance of their duty to stop crime, robbery, riots and violence. Help them keep our streets and homes safe, day and night. We commend them to Your loving care because their duty is dangerous. Grant them strength and courage in their daily assignments. Dear God, protect these brave men and women, grant them your almighty protection and unite them safely with their families after duty has ended.

All the baptized share in some manner the priesthood of Jesus Christ. They exercise this at Mass by joining with Jesus, in the person of the ordained priest, offering sacrifice to the Father. They may also serve in various liturgical ministries that they are able to exercise because of their baptismal union with Jesus Christ the High Priest. These ministries include: Altar Server, Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Communion, and Music Ministry. The ministries of Lector (Reader) and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Minister) are very important ministries. The Lector is entrusted with reading aloud the Word of God in such a way as to enrich the hearers, and he/she helps to make God present as the word is spoken. It is an important task and not just for someone to "get up and read." The Eucharistic Minister is entrusted with taking reverent care of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ and of assisting the priest and deacon in distributing the Holy Eucharist to others. If you are interested in becoming a Lector or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, please contact the Parish Office at 504-368-1313 or email stjosephgretna@arch-no.org

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.

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.

Archdiocesan Spirituality Center Internship in Spiritual Direction If you have a desire to be trained to do the ministry of spiritual direction, please come and learn the process, prerequisites and structure of the two-year Internship offered by the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center at the virtual meeting being held on Monday, July 25, 10am or 6:30pm. You may register on our website: nolacatholic.org/asc or telephone (504) 861-3254.

STRIVE is a powerful, 21-day porn detox that helps men understand why they go to porn and equips them with the knowledge, tools, and accountability needed to quit. The best part: it's absolutely FREE for the entire 21 days. ++ https://www.strive21.com/ministry-resources ++

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.

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, June 1, 2022, and continues each Wednesday thru August 3, 2022, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie. The cost is $40. Call Ms. Joey at 504-812-3300 to register and for questions. Participants will be accepted until 6/15/22.

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 ++There is another group for Young Adults that meets on Thursdays at 6:30pm at 31 Derbes Drive, Gretna LA +++ Please join us for one, two, or all three ++ 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 Metro Chapter of the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a meeting to speak about human trafficking of children in Southern Louisiana. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 between 7 and 10 p.m. in Saint Joseph’s Hall on the premises of Saint Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie, La. 70005. An assistant U.S. Attorney and a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation will present information about human trafficking in our area and how to prevent it. Parents and students in grades 8 - 12 who are in Catholic Youth Organizations in the Archdiocese of New Orleans are particularly encouraged to attend, as well as brother knights and their families. Be-cause seating is limited in the Hall, please RSVP with Dick Cooper by emailing rwccnslt@aol.com or calling (252) 497-1682.

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.

We are encouraging all parish Youth Groups, as well as Catholic high school Campus Ministry and/or Pro-Life groups to consider participating in this year's event! Rose Rally for Life 2022 will take place this year on Friday, July 29, 2022. It will once again be hosted by St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Metairie. Over the past several years the Rose Rally for Life event has been an awesome experience for many parish youth ministry groups, and has been an incredible fundraising effort, benefiting several local pro-life organizations. This year's theme is “Lights, Camera, Take Action!”. We have seen a wonderful response and involvement over the past few years from many groups, and we hope to see even more groups involved this year! Please contact Diane Kratochvil at cyo@stangela.org with any questions or for more information.

This Retreat is open to men and women who are grieving the loss of someone. (stillborn, miscarriage, child, adult child, spouse, parent, siblings or friends) It will be held at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary St. Metairie, La 70006 on August 19 and 20, 2022. This is a one night retreat helping us to search our heart for hope. Come and find the Hope to heal you on your journey. The cost is $100.00 and scholarships are available. For more information or to register go to: neworleansretreats.com or call the Re-treat Center 504-267-9604.

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.

Sometimes one of the biggest obstacles in front of an individual returning to school or beginning years after finishing high school is the cost of tuition. The state of Louisiana this year passed a law creating the MJ Foster Promise Program. This grant was created to assist students over 21 who did not attain a degree and want to receive an education in certain fields. Fire and Emergency Services is one of those fields. Students and prospective students can go to this link https://www.lsue.edu/financialaid/foster-promise.php to start the process of receiving funding. If you have any questions about the MJ Foster Program contact the office of Financial Aid at 337-550-1282. If you or any of your members have any questions about the Fire and Emergency Services Program at LSUE, you can contact me Rodolphe Toranto by email at rtoranto@lsue.edu or phone at 337-550-1364.

Sound good in the shower? Can you carry a tune? Do you have one good note that you can sing? We can use you to sing in our Choir at St Joseph. Both Men And Women are needed. Practices are Wednesday nights and the choir generally sings at the 9:30am Mass on Sunday. Our talented and most excellent Organist, Cantor, and Music Instructor (Ms Kristin Albarado) will bring out the best in you and your voice. Please consider joining our Holy Family Singers and sharing your talent with our community. If interested, please call Parish Office for information or see Kristin after weekend Masses or just show up for Wednesday night rehearsals.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH & SHRINE BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE SATURDAY, JULY 30 9AM – NOON DRIVE UP ONLY CORNER OF 7TH & NEWTON STS. Open to kids in Grades K-5 only Frist come first serve while supplies last Kids must be in vehicle to receive

If you struggle with infertility, you may feel like you’re in a lonely, desert place. But you are not alone! The Archdiocese of New Orleans and Springs in the Desert are partnering to offer a one-day retreat for women on Saturday, August 27 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Wherever you are on the path of infertility, we invite you to join us for reflections on different aspects of the infertility experience, to receive encouragement and some practical suggestions for strengthening your relationship with God and your spouse, and to pray and share community with others on this same path. Saturday, August 27 - St. Pius X Catholic, New Orleans 9am until 3pm - Lunch and a light breakfast are provided Please join us for Mass at 8am in the Church Learn more and register at https://springsinthedesert.org/nola/ It is our honor to walk with you!

St Joseph Church has the 3:00 slots on Sundays and Mondays at the Gretna Bingo Palace. Please come out to play BINGO and support our Church.

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

Archdiocesan Spirituality Center Internship in Spiritual Direction If you have a desire to be trained to do the ministry of spiritual direction, please come and learn the process, prerequisites and structure of the two-year Internship offered by the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center at the virtual meeting being held on Monday, July 25, 10am or 6:30pm. You may register on our website: nolacatholic.org/asc or telephone (504) 861-3254.

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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.

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, June 1, 2022, and continues each Wednesday thru August 3, 2022, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie. The cost is $40. Call Ms. Joey at 504-812-3300 to register and for questions. Participants will be accepted until 6/15/22.

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 ++There is another group for Young Adults that meets on Thursdays at 6:30pm at 31 Derbes Drive, Gretna LA +++ Please join us for one, two, or all three ++ 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.

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.

We are encouraging all parish Youth Groups, as well as Catholic high school Campus Ministry and/or Pro-Life groups to consider participating in this year's event! Rose Rally for Life 2022 will take place this year on Friday, July 29, 2022. It will once again be hosted by St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Metairie. Over the past several years the Rose Rally for Life event has been an awesome experience for many parish youth ministry groups, and has been an incredible fundraising effort, benefiting several local pro-life organizations. This year's theme is “Lights, Camera, Take Action!”. We have seen a wonderful response and involvement over the past few years from many groups, and we hope to see even more groups involved this year! Please contact Diane Kratochvil at cyo@stangela.org with any questions or for more information.

This Retreat is open to men and women who are grieving the loss of someone. (stillborn, miscarriage, child, adult child, spouse, parent, siblings or friends) It will be held at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary St. Metairie, La 70006 on August 19 and 20, 2022. This is a one night retreat helping us to search our heart for hope. Come and find the Hope to heal you on your journey. The cost is $100.00 and scholarships are available. For more information or to register go to: neworleansretreats.com or call the Re-treat Center 504-267-9604.

Defending the Faith Livestream July 30, 2022 5:45-9:00 PM CST Register for Free Includes keynote, Holy, Holy, Holy, by presenter Dr. Scott Hahn, and a time of eucharistic adoration

Sometimes one of the biggest obstacles in front of an individual returning to school or beginning years after finishing high school is the cost of tuition. The state of Louisiana this year passed a law creating the MJ Foster Promise Program. This grant was created to assist students over 21 who did not attain a degree and want to receive an education in certain fields. Fire and Emergency Services is one of those fields. Students and prospective students can go to this link https://www.lsue.edu/financialaid/foster-promise.php to start the process of receiving funding. If you have any questions about the MJ Foster Program contact the office of Financial Aid at 337-550-1282. If you or any of your members have any questions about the Fire and Emergency Services Program at LSUE, you can contact me Rodolphe Toranto by email at rtoranto@lsue.edu or phone at 337-550-1364.

Sound good in the shower? Can you carry a tune? Do you have one good note that you can sing? We can use you to sing in our Choir at St Joseph. Both Men And Women are needed. Practices are Wednesday nights and the choir generally sings at the 9:30am Mass on Sunday. Our talented and most excellent Organist, Cantor, and Music Instructor (Ms Kristin Albarado) will bring out the best in you and your voice. Please consider joining our Holy Family Singers and sharing your talent with our community. If interested, please call Parish Office for information or see Kristin after weekend Masses or just show up for Wednesday night rehearsals.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH & SHRINE BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE SATURDAY, JULY 30 9AM – NOON DRIVE UP ONLY CORNER OF 7TH & NEWTON STS. Open to kids in Grades K-5 only Frist come first serve while supplies last Kids must be in vehicle to receive

If you struggle with infertility, you may feel like you’re in a lonely, desert place. But you are not alone! The Archdiocese of New Orleans and Springs in the Desert are partnering to offer a one-day retreat for women on Saturday, August 27 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Wherever you are on the path of infertility, we invite you to join us for reflections on different aspects of the infertility experience, to receive encouragement and some practical suggestions for strengthening your relationship with God and your spouse, and to pray and share community with others on this same path. Saturday, August 27 - St. Pius X Catholic, New Orleans 9am until 3pm - Lunch and a light breakfast are provided Please join us for Mass at 8am in the Church Learn more and register at https://springsinthedesert.org/nola/ It is our honor to walk with you!

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.