TMIY is back this coming fall! Starting Friday September 11 -- 5:45 am Breakfast, 6:20 Presentation, 7:30 dismissal. Whether you plan to meet in person, plan to meet virtually, or need to do a combination of the two, we've got you covered! Men need spiritual development now more than ever. Don't delay. Let's get started!

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.

Christ in the City, an evening of Eucharistic Adoration for young adults 18-39, is held at St Rita Church on Lowerline 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.

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.

"Angels, Coronavirus, and the Scientific Concept of Emergence." What do scientists mean by Emergence? Where do angels fit into this concept? Are new angels being created by God, or is their creation complete? How do angels assist humans in God’s plan? What has the Bible to say about the Coronavirus pandemic? How can angels assist us in this crisis? Dr. Basil Davis, a Xavier University Professor with a PhD in both Theology and Physics, will present on this intriguing topic at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie LA. from 7:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 8. The presentation will be in St. Joseph Hall. Seating is limited to 60 people and will respect 6-foot social distancing in all directions. Come hear about the interplay between faith and science in God’s magnificent plan.

"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.

Thursdays at 7:00 PM from June 18 through August 20 (with a break on July 2), WLAE-TV and partner stations will broadcast 30-minute documentaries about the inspiring work of Catholic sisters in New Orleans and around the world. The documentaries were produced by Salt+Light TV in partnership with the Loyola Institute for Ministry. The first 2 episodes from As I Have Done explore how Catholic sisters in East Africa are connecting Catholic Social Teaching and sustainability. Sisterhood features women religious in seven congregations around the world, six of whom have a presence in New Orleans.

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.

The census helps shape many different aspects of your community. Everyone is counted. For the first time, you can choose to respond online, by phone, or by mail. Respond today. Support Your Community. Your Response Matters. Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. If you are not counted, Gretna suffers. If you don't fill out the census, roads cannot be maintained adequately, no new drainage projects, and less in times of need. Fill out the Census today.

Carmel Communications will have a nationwide release of the movie Fatima on August 14, 2020. Locally in greater New Orleans it will be screened in AMC theaters. "A powerful and uplifting drama about the power of faith, Fatima tells the story of a 10 -year old shepherd and her two young cousins in Fátima, Portugal, who report seeing visions of the Virgin Mary. Their revelations inspire believers but anger officials of both the Church and the secular government, who try to force them to recant their story. As word of their prophecy spreads, tens of thousands of religious pilgrims flock to the site in hopes of witnessing a miracle. What they experience will change their lives forever." For more information, a trailer, and to arrange for group sales or private screening, please visit www.fatimathemovie.com

The Archdiocesan Spirituality Center trains and provides spiritual directors and wants to remind everyone, especially church staff, that spiritual directors are available to assist individuals during these challenging days of discerning God's voice and call in our lives. Spiritual direction is being offered by phone, video conference, and with appropriate social distancing. For more information, please call the Spirituality Center at 504-861- 3254.

The Office of Marriage and Family Life will host a training for the In Home Marriage Preparation program for couples in your parish who are interested in serving as mentors for engaged couples preparing for marriage. The training will be held at Notre Dame Seminary in the Pastoral Center on Saturday, August 29, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. More details are available on the registration page

On July 18-19, 2020, the Archdiocese of New Orleans will take up the annual Black and Indian Mission Collection which has a direct impact in our own archdiocese as we benefit locally from grants funded by the collection. Your generosity to this collection reflects the depths of your faith and your willingness to help our brothers and sisters in need; it is an opportunity to evangelize and further the missionary cause of bringing the Gospel to our African American and Native American family.

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 Archdiocesan Spirituality Center invites you to a “virtual” directed retreat, 3, 5 or 8 days between Thursday, July 16 – August 30, 2020 from the comfort of your home. Each retreatant will meet daily (virtually) with a spiritual director and will be given scripture to pray with. Through scripture and reflection under the daily guidance of the spiritual director, the retreatant will become more aware of God’s presence and action in their life. *If you are able to get away from home, some retreat accommodations are available on a first come basis. Cost: $20/day. *Accommodations for retreat away from home at an additional cost.

TMIY is back this coming fall! Starting Friday September 11 -- 5:45 am Breakfast, 6:20 Presentation, 7:30 dismissal. Whether you plan to meet in person, plan to meet virtually, or need to do a combination of the two, we've got you covered! Men need spiritual development now more than ever. Don't delay. Let's get started!

In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help from this icon pictured on the left) we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. This picture of the Blessed Mother with her Divine Son above has helped her provide strength, comfort and even miracles to the faithful for centuries! Come join us for Mass and Novena.

Come 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.

Thursdays at 7:00 PM from June 18 through August 20 (with a break on July 2), WLAE-TV and partner stations will broadcast 30-minute documentaries about the inspiring work of Catholic sisters in New Orleans and around the world. The documentaries were produced by Salt+Light TV in partnership with the Loyola Institute for Ministry. The first 2 episodes from As I Have Done explore how Catholic sisters in East Africa are connecting Catholic Social Teaching and sustainability. Sisterhood features women religious in seven congregations around the world, six of whom have a presence in New Orleans.

The census helps shape many different aspects of your community. Everyone is counted. For the first time, you can choose to respond online, by phone, or by mail. Respond today. Support Your Community. Your Response Matters. Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. If you are not counted, Gretna suffers. If you don't fill out the census, roads cannot be maintained adequately, no new drainage projects, and less in times of need. Fill out the Census today.

Carmel Communications will have a nationwide release of the movie Fatima on August 14, 2020. Locally in greater New Orleans it will be screened in AMC theaters. "A powerful and uplifting drama about the power of faith, Fatima tells the story of a 10 -year old shepherd and her two young cousins in Fátima, Portugal, who report seeing visions of the Virgin Mary. Their revelations inspire believers but anger officials of both the Church and the secular government, who try to force them to recant their story. As word of their prophecy spreads, tens of thousands of religious pilgrims flock to the site in hopes of witnessing a miracle. What they experience will change their lives forever." For more information, a trailer, and to arrange for group sales or private screening, please visit www.fatimathemovie.com

The Office of Marriage and Family Life will host a training for the In Home Marriage Preparation program for couples in your parish who are interested in serving as mentors for engaged couples preparing for marriage. The training will be held at Notre Dame Seminary in the Pastoral Center on Saturday, August 29, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. More details are available on the registration page

On July 18-19, 2020, the Archdiocese of New Orleans will take up the annual Black and Indian Mission Collection which has a direct impact in our own archdiocese as we benefit locally from grants funded by the collection. Your generosity to this collection reflects the depths of your faith and your willingness to help our brothers and sisters in need; it is an opportunity to evangelize and further the missionary cause of bringing the Gospel to our African American and Native American family.

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 Archdiocesan Spirituality Center invites you to a “virtual” directed retreat, 3, 5 or 8 days between Thursday, July 16 – August 30, 2020 from the comfort of your home. Each retreatant will meet daily (virtually) with a spiritual director and will be given scripture to pray with. Through scripture and reflection under the daily guidance of the spiritual director, the retreatant will become more aware of God’s presence and action in their life. *If you are able to get away from home, some retreat accommodations are available on a first come basis. Cost: $20/day. *Accommodations for retreat away from home at an additional cost.

TMIY is back this coming fall! Starting Friday September 11 -- 5:45 am Breakfast, 6:20 Presentation, 7:30 dismissal. Whether you plan to meet in person, plan to meet virtually, or need to do a combination of the two, we've got you covered! Men need spiritual development now more than ever. Don't delay. Let's get started!

In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help from this icon pictured on the left) we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. This picture of the Blessed Mother with her Divine Son above has helped her provide strength, comfort and even miracles to the faithful for centuries! Come join us for Mass and Novena.

Come 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.

Thursdays at 7:00 PM from June 18 through August 20 (with a break on July 2), WLAE-TV and partner stations will broadcast 30-minute documentaries about the inspiring work of Catholic sisters in New Orleans and around the world. The documentaries were produced by Salt+Light TV in partnership with the Loyola Institute for Ministry. The first 2 episodes from As I Have Done explore how Catholic sisters in East Africa are connecting Catholic Social Teaching and sustainability. Sisterhood features women religious in seven congregations around the world, six of whom have a presence in New Orleans.

The census helps shape many different aspects of your community. Everyone is counted. For the first time, you can choose to respond online, by phone, or by mail. Respond today. Support Your Community. Your Response Matters. Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. If you are not counted, Gretna suffers. If you don't fill out the census, roads cannot be maintained adequately, no new drainage projects, and less in times of need. Fill out the Census today.

Carmel Communications will have a nationwide release of the movie Fatima on August 14, 2020. Locally in greater New Orleans it will be screened in AMC theaters. "A powerful and uplifting drama about the power of faith, Fatima tells the story of a 10 -year old shepherd and her two young cousins in Fátima, Portugal, who report seeing visions of the Virgin Mary. Their revelations inspire believers but anger officials of both the Church and the secular government, who try to force them to recant their story. As word of their prophecy spreads, tens of thousands of religious pilgrims flock to the site in hopes of witnessing a miracle. What they experience will change their lives forever." For more information, a trailer, and to arrange for group sales or private screening, please visit www.fatimathemovie.com

The Office of Marriage and Family Life will host a training for the In Home Marriage Preparation program for couples in your parish who are interested in serving as mentors for engaged couples preparing for marriage. The training will be held at Notre Dame Seminary in the Pastoral Center on Saturday, August 29, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. More details are available on the registration page

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 Archdiocesan Spirituality Center invites you to a “virtual” directed retreat, 3, 5 or 8 days between Thursday, July 16 – August 30, 2020 from the comfort of your home. Each retreatant will meet daily (virtually) with a spiritual director and will be given scripture to pray with. Through scripture and reflection under the daily guidance of the spiritual director, the retreatant will become more aware of God’s presence and action in their life. *If you are able to get away from home, some retreat accommodations are available on a first come basis. Cost: $20/day. *Accommodations for retreat away from home at an additional cost.

TMIY is back this coming fall! Starting Friday September 11 -- 5:45 am Breakfast, 6:20 Presentation, 7:30 dismissal. Whether you plan to meet in person, plan to meet virtually, or need to do a combination of the two, we've got you covered! Men need spiritual development now more than ever. Don't delay. Let's get started!

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.

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.

Thursdays at 7:00 PM from June 18 through August 20 (with a break on July 2), WLAE-TV and partner stations will broadcast 30-minute documentaries about the inspiring work of Catholic sisters in New Orleans and around the world. The documentaries were produced by Salt+Light TV in partnership with the Loyola Institute for Ministry. The first 2 episodes from As I Have Done explore how Catholic sisters in East Africa are connecting Catholic Social Teaching and sustainability. Sisterhood features women religious in seven congregations around the world, six of whom have a presence in New Orleans.

The census helps shape many different aspects of your community. Everyone is counted. For the first time, you can choose to respond online, by phone, or by mail. Respond today. Support Your Community. Your Response Matters. Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. If you are not counted, Gretna suffers. If you don't fill out the census, roads cannot be maintained adequately, no new drainage projects, and less in times of need. Fill out the Census today.

Carmel Communications will have a nationwide release of the movie Fatima on August 14, 2020. Locally in greater New Orleans it will be screened in AMC theaters. "A powerful and uplifting drama about the power of faith, Fatima tells the story of a 10 -year old shepherd and her two young cousins in Fátima, Portugal, who report seeing visions of the Virgin Mary. Their revelations inspire believers but anger officials of both the Church and the secular government, who try to force them to recant their story. As word of their prophecy spreads, tens of thousands of religious pilgrims flock to the site in hopes of witnessing a miracle. What they experience will change their lives forever." For more information, a trailer, and to arrange for group sales or private screening, please visit www.fatimathemovie.com