Jesus reminds us that sometimes prayer and fasting are needed for true healing (MK 9:29). Archbishop Aymond invites all the faithful to consider joining him in prayer and fasting each Friday from now through December 2018. There are multiple different ways to fast (giving up a favorite item, decreasing the amount of food, not eating between meals, eating only one meal, abstaining from meat, etc.) Please do what you can.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans will offer a writing workshop for persons seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church or for persons responding to an annulment. The workshop will be held in St. Rita of Cascia’s Msgr. Champagne Complex in Harahan. The series will be for three (3) Saturdays, November 24, December 1 and December 8, 2018. Hours are 8:30 AM – noon. The materials for the series cost $25.00. To register go to our website https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/annulment-writing-workshopnovemberdecember-2018. For more information, please call Cathy, 504-861-6243.

Second Annual blessing of the Motorcycles

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.

On any given Sunday, 80% of the congregation at Mass has either been afflicted with, or affected by the disease of addiction. This disease is an equal opportunity illness, disregarding gender, occupation, age, race, nationality, or social status. It is conservatively estimated that each afflicted person will affect a minimum of four (4) other people. A notable characteristic of this disease is denial, based in shame and sustained by a “conspiracy of silence.” The first step in addressing the problem is to begin talking about it, thus reducing the shame and opening the door to treatment and recovery. It is commonly said that there are only three ways out of addiction: Treatment, Incarceration, or death! It is widely noted that if there is an addict or alcoholic in the family, the whole family needs to be treated because of the pain and suffering that it causes. But there is hope! St Joseph Church has begun the process of creating a parish SUBSTANCE ADDICTION MINISTRY (SAM) What is SAM? S.A.M. stands for Substance Addiction Ministry. SAM is a parish-based ministry that is designed to provide a safe, confidential place for people touched by addiction to share their personal experiences with others. SAM provides educational information about addiction through professionals in this field. If you have any questions, contact the office. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at St Joseph Church Office at 7pm.

Tonight's Speaker ---- Rita West ...... RENEW International’s Theology on Tap is a nationally recognized program featuring speakers on faith-based issues and offering time for fellowship with other young adults. The Archdiocese of New Orleans began offering Theology on Tap in 1997. Four-week series are offered on the Southshore in the Fall and Spring. The Northshore hosts a four-week series in the winter as well as in the summer and a one-night only event in December.

Jesus reminds us that sometimes prayer and fasting are needed for true healing (MK 9:29). Archbishop Aymond invites all the faithful to consider joining him in prayer and fasting each Friday from now through December 2018. There are multiple different ways to fast (giving up a favorite item, decreasing the amount of food, not eating between meals, eating only one meal, abstaining from meat, etc.) Please do what you can.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans will offer a writing workshop for persons seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church or for persons responding to an annulment. The workshop will be held in St. Rita of Cascia’s Msgr. Champagne Complex in Harahan. The series will be for three (3) Saturdays, November 24, December 1 and December 8, 2018. Hours are 8:30 AM – noon. The materials for the series cost $25.00. To register go to our website https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/annulment-writing-workshopnovemberdecember-2018. For more information, please call Cathy, 504-861-6243.

Second Annual Photo With St Nick. Come get your picture taken with the 4th Century Saint of Children, Brides, Pawn Brokers, and Sailors. This is not your commercialized Santa. This is the real person of charity. Only chance this year for this memory.

Advent Mission -- Save the date -- Fr. Peter Hammett OSB will lead us in our Advent Journey.

Mass and Novena pushed up in order for Mission to start at 7pm.

Advent Mission -- Save the date -- Fr. Peter Hammett OSB will lead us in our Advent Journey.

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.

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

Advent Mission -- Save the date -- Fr. Peter Hammett OSB will lead us in our Advent Journey.

Jesus reminds us that sometimes prayer and fasting are needed for true healing (MK 9:29). Archbishop Aymond invites all the faithful to consider joining him in prayer and fasting each Friday from now through December 2018. There are multiple different ways to fast (giving up a favorite item, decreasing the amount of food, not eating between meals, eating only one meal, abstaining from meat, etc.) Please do what you can.

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

The Archdiocese of New Orleans will offer a writing workshop for persons seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church or for persons responding to an annulment. The workshop will be held in St. Rita of Cascia’s Msgr. Champagne Complex in Harahan. The series will be for three (3) Saturdays, November 24, December 1 and December 8, 2018. Hours are 8:30 AM – noon. The materials for the series cost $25.00. To register go to our website https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/annulment-writing-workshopnovemberdecember-2018. For more information, please call Cathy, 504-861-6243.

By the West Bank (Marrero) Chapter of Magnificat December 8, 2018 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Please arrive 15 minutes early. Open seating Location: Timberlane Country Club 1 Timberlane Dr. Gretna La. 70056 Tickets to the prayer breakfast are $20.00 and may be obtained from our ticket chairwoman, Lauren McGinnis (504) 263-2474 or Diane Ribando (504) 913-4903 Tickets for priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters are complimentary, but reservations are required and this may be done by contacting Lauren McGinnis. Tickets are also available from: Westbank Religious Supply House, Phone (504) 341-6558 or Mary’s Helpers, Phone (504) 348-7729 Members of the Service Team of Magnificat also have tickets for sale. Your check will serve as your receipt. Ticket sales end Friday, November 30, 2018. No tickets are sold at the door.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Chorale Annual Christmas Concert.

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.

On any given Sunday, 80% of the congregation at Mass has either been afflicted with, or affected by the disease of addiction. This disease is an equal opportunity illness, disregarding gender, occupation, age, race, nationality, or social status. It is conservatively estimated that each afflicted person will affect a minimum of four (4) other people. A notable characteristic of this disease is denial, based in shame and sustained by a “conspiracy of silence.” The first step in addressing the problem is to begin talking about it, thus reducing the shame and opening the door to treatment and recovery. It is commonly said that there are only three ways out of addiction: Treatment, Incarceration, or death! It is widely noted that if there is an addict or alcoholic in the family, the whole family needs to be treated because of the pain and suffering that it causes. But there is hope! St Joseph Church has begun the process of creating a parish SUBSTANCE ADDICTION MINISTRY (SAM) What is SAM? S.A.M. stands for Substance Addiction Ministry. SAM is a parish-based ministry that is designed to provide a safe, confidential place for people touched by addiction to share their personal experiences with others. SAM provides educational information about addiction through professionals in this field. If you have any questions, contact the office. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at St Joseph Church Office at 7pm.

Jesus reminds us that sometimes prayer and fasting are needed for true healing (MK 9:29). Archbishop Aymond invites all the faithful to consider joining him in prayer and fasting each Friday from now through December 2018. There are multiple different ways to fast (giving up a favorite item, decreasing the amount of food, not eating between meals, eating only one meal, abstaining from meat, etc.) Please do what you can.

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 Joseph Church's Choir is joined by Immaculate Conception's choir in the presentation of our Annual Christmas Concert. The event is free and open to all. This is the only venue and time for this concert. Please come.

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.

Jesus reminds us that sometimes prayer and fasting are needed for true healing (MK 9:29). Archbishop Aymond invites all the faithful to consider joining him in prayer and fasting each Friday from now through December 2018. There are multiple different ways to fast (giving up a favorite item, decreasing the amount of food, not eating between meals, eating only one meal, abstaining from meat, etc.) Please do what you can.

On any given Sunday, 80% of the congregation at Mass has either been afflicted with, or affected by the disease of addiction. This disease is an equal opportunity illness, disregarding gender, occupation, age, race, nationality, or social status. It is conservatively estimated that each afflicted person will affect a minimum of four (4) other people. A notable characteristic of this disease is denial, based in shame and sustained by a “conspiracy of silence.” The first step in addressing the problem is to begin talking about it, thus reducing the shame and opening the door to treatment and recovery. It is commonly said that there are only three ways out of addiction: Treatment, Incarceration, or death! It is widely noted that if there is an addict or alcoholic in the family, the whole family needs to be treated because of the pain and suffering that it causes. But there is hope! St Joseph Church has begun the process of creating a parish SUBSTANCE ADDICTION MINISTRY (SAM) What is SAM? S.A.M. stands for Substance Addiction Ministry. SAM is a parish-based ministry that is designed to provide a safe, confidential place for people touched by addiction to share their personal experiences with others. SAM provides educational information about addiction through professionals in this field. If you have any questions, contact the office. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at St Joseph Church Office at 7pm.

Jesus reminds us that sometimes prayer and fasting are needed for true healing (MK 9:29). Archbishop Aymond invites all the faithful to consider joining him in prayer and fasting each Friday from now through December 2018. There are multiple different ways to fast (giving up a favorite item, decreasing the amount of food, not eating between meals, eating only one meal, abstaining from meat, etc.) Please do what you can.