Saturday, December 7, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Cafe Hope at Timberlane Country Club By the West Bank (Marrero) Chapter of Magnificat December 7, 2019 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 Tuesday, December 3, 2019. No tickets are sold at the door.

!!! REGISTRATION DEADLINE --- FRIDAY DECEMBER 20TH !!! **ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE HIGH SCHOOL 8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003 9:00 am – 9:30 pm Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Praise & Worship, Speakers (Father Brad Doyle, Deacon Larry Oney & Andi Oney, Alex Lorio & More), Skits, Frisbee, Small Groups with music by NoLoudRocks $40 Registration (includes lunch [Chick-Fil-A] and dinner[Pizza]) QUESTIONS? Email Lydia at youth@ccrno.org Register at https://ccrno.org/?p=50995 and fill out liability waiver at https://www.smartwaiver.com/w/5dbde5e83b996/web/ or just click on this announcement.

It’s very easy to get caught up in the commercialism of the holiday season. But, on this feast day of St. Nicholas, take a lesson from him and purchase a gift to be donated to the poor. St. Nicholas was known for abundant generosity to the poor.

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

Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, 2501 Maine Ave. Metairie The prophet Isaiah proclaimed long ago: “In quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” (30:15) You are invited to join ASC Associate Director, Jan Tate, for a quiet Advent morning of prayer and reflection. We will withdraw into the silence as we seek the strength of God’s own Spirit to calm our restless spirits during the noise of the holiday season. Come away and rest awhile and the quietness will lead us to a deeper trust for the feast of Christmas. Mass will be celebrated at Noon. You may download a flyer here. Cost $30 (Adjustments can be made.)

Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, 10:00 AM – Noon, Northshore Catholic Center,4465 E Hwy. 190 Service Rd., Covington Join ASC Assistant Director, Sr. Gloria Murillo, STJ, for this morning of prayer, reflection and sharing. We hope to prepare our hearts for the solemn celebration of Jesus’ birth by joining Mary in her joy as she waits for the fulfillment of the Angel’s prophetic words to which she had assented: “Let it be done to me.” Lk1:42. Cost $30 (Adjustments can be made.)

On First Saturdays, the Rosary will be prayed after Mass. ++ The Five First Saturdays devotion is one of the principal points of the Fatima message. It centers on the urgent need for mankind to offer reparation and expiate for the many injuries that the Immaculate Heart of Mary suffers from the hands of both impious and indifferent men. On the First Saturday during 5 Consecutive Months, the Devotion consists of: 1. Going to Confession, 2. Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion, 3. Saying five decades of the Rosary, 4. Meditating for 15 minutes on the mysteries of the Rosary. All this offered in REPARATION for the sins of blasphemy and ingratitude committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

St. Nicolas, aka Father Gary, and the Mothers Day Out program invites you to meet St Nicolas and take a free picture with him. St Nicolas will be at the St. Joseph Complex Gym, corner of 7th & Newton Sts. on Sat, Dec 7 from 2 - 3:30 pm. All FREE- All Welcome. Children will play games, get face painting, decorate their own Christmas cookie and receive prizes.

he National Religious Retirement Office coordinates the annual national appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious and distributes financial assistance for retirement needs to eligible religious institutes. The National Religious Retirement Office and the Retirement Fund for Religious are sponsored by the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious, Leadership Conference of Women Religious, and United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. NRRO strives to support, educate and assist religious institutes in the United States to care for their elderly and frail members now and in the future. NRRO aims to: raise funds for retired religious; help religious institutes realistically assess their current retirement needs and implement planning; educate religious institutes to allocate assets realistically; develop educational tools, programs, services and resource materials that enable religious institutes to address retirement wisely.

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.

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.

Suddenly single again? Dreading being alone? Feeling the pain of having to go on with life but . . . everything has changed? Have you lost your spouse due to divorce, death or separation? Having difficulty coping? Help is on the way. Beginning Experience Ministry under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Office of Marriage and Family Life will begin a 10 week program, "Coping With Life Alone", to help those struggling to cope with this loss. The coping program will begin on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at St. Angela Merici's conference hall adjacent to the Church, 835 Melody Street, Metairie. The cost will be $40.00. Call Bette Armentor at 504-339-7776 to register and for questions.

A Call to Battle: Catholic Men's Conference, presented by Men of Immaculata, is held annually in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the first Saturday of Lent. This nationally recognized conference draws over a thousand men from across the Gulf Coast to experience a day of prayer, worship, world-reknown Catholic speakers, and fellowship. The 2020 Call to Battle Conference, titled "What is Truth?" features key note speakers, Fr. Wade Menezes (Fathers of Mercy), from EWTN Television and Radio, Catholic Bible Scholar and Author, Jeff Cavins, and dynamic parish priest, Fr. Mark Beard, of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. In exploring the question, "What is Truth?" posed to Jesus by Pilate in the Gospel of John 18:38, this conference will expose the distorted view of relativism in the modern world and clearly reveal the Truth, Who is Jesus Christ. With keynote talks by our featured speakers, Mass with Bishop Michael Duca, lunch by chef John Folse, and 1200 men praying the Rosary, this is an event that will ignite the Holy Spirit within all in attendance. In addition, there will be time for fellowship with other Catholic men, to discover ministries and resources in the exhibit area and experience the Lord's mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconcilation offered throughout the day. Early discount ticket pricing of $50 for adults and $25 for students (ages 13-24) is available through December 29th, 2019. On December 30th, tickets price increase to $60/$30 while available. Demand for this annual conference is always high and with limited seating, this conference will sell out early. Don't wait to reserve your tickets, get yours today! Begin your Lent with over 1000 brothers in Christ! Join us in Baton Rouge, St. George Church on Saturday, February 29th,2020 for the 4th Annual Men of Immaculata: A Call to Battle Conference - "What is Truth?"

"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.

Christmas Party and Installation of Officers. Come join the Gretna Historical Society for their monthly meeting and special program.

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.

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.

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.

Suddenly single again? Dreading being alone? Feeling the pain of having to go on with life but . . . everything has changed? Have you lost your spouse due to divorce, death or separation? Having difficulty coping? Help is on the way. Beginning Experience Ministry under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Office of Marriage and Family Life will begin a 10 week program, "Coping With Life Alone", to help those struggling to cope with this loss. The coping program will begin on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at St. Angela Merici's conference hall adjacent to the Church, 835 Melody Street, Metairie. The cost will be $40.00. Call Bette Armentor at 504-339-7776 to register and for questions.

A Call to Battle: Catholic Men's Conference, presented by Men of Immaculata, is held annually in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the first Saturday of Lent. This nationally recognized conference draws over a thousand men from across the Gulf Coast to experience a day of prayer, worship, world-reknown Catholic speakers, and fellowship. The 2020 Call to Battle Conference, titled "What is Truth?" features key note speakers, Fr. Wade Menezes (Fathers of Mercy), from EWTN Television and Radio, Catholic Bible Scholar and Author, Jeff Cavins, and dynamic parish priest, Fr. Mark Beard, of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. In exploring the question, "What is Truth?" posed to Jesus by Pilate in the Gospel of John 18:38, this conference will expose the distorted view of relativism in the modern world and clearly reveal the Truth, Who is Jesus Christ. With keynote talks by our featured speakers, Mass with Bishop Michael Duca, lunch by chef John Folse, and 1200 men praying the Rosary, this is an event that will ignite the Holy Spirit within all in attendance. In addition, there will be time for fellowship with other Catholic men, to discover ministries and resources in the exhibit area and experience the Lord's mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconcilation offered throughout the day. Early discount ticket pricing of $50 for adults and $25 for students (ages 13-24) is available through December 29th, 2019. On December 30th, tickets price increase to $60/$30 while available. Demand for this annual conference is always high and with limited seating, this conference will sell out early. Don't wait to reserve your tickets, get yours today! Begin your Lent with over 1000 brothers in Christ! Join us in Baton Rouge, St. George Church on Saturday, February 29th,2020 for the 4th Annual Men of Immaculata: A Call to Battle Conference - "What is Truth?"

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

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.

In an effort to minister to those who are not filled with the joy of the Christmas Season, as many are, All Saints Catholic Church will have a special Mass on Christmas Day at 10:30 a.m. which is nationally known as “Christmas Blue Mass.” It is referred to in this manner because it captures the emotional mood that these individuals are “blue” due to the loss of a loved one, a divorce, loss of job or other circumstances that can create the scent of depression or other anxious moments in their life. It will be a celebration to acknowledge the Nativity of the Lord without all the joyous Christmas hymns. It is our hope that this Mass celebration will enable those who feel blue the opportunity to prayerfully celebrate the Nativity of the Lord and be able to discover their own sense of peace this Christmas Season as they watch, wait and hope for the healing, comforting presence of our Lord. Rev. Peter C. Weiss, S.S.J

Suddenly single again? Dreading being alone? Feeling the pain of having to go on with life but . . . everything has changed? Have you lost your spouse due to divorce, death or separation? Having difficulty coping? Help is on the way. Beginning Experience Ministry under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Office of Marriage and Family Life will begin a 10 week program, "Coping With Life Alone", to help those struggling to cope with this loss. The coping program will begin on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at St. Angela Merici's conference hall adjacent to the Church, 835 Melody Street, Metairie. The cost will be $40.00. Call Bette Armentor at 504-339-7776 to register and for questions.

A Call to Battle: Catholic Men's Conference, presented by Men of Immaculata, is held annually in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the first Saturday of Lent. This nationally recognized conference draws over a thousand men from across the Gulf Coast to experience a day of prayer, worship, world-reknown Catholic speakers, and fellowship. The 2020 Call to Battle Conference, titled "What is Truth?" features key note speakers, Fr. Wade Menezes (Fathers of Mercy), from EWTN Television and Radio, Catholic Bible Scholar and Author, Jeff Cavins, and dynamic parish priest, Fr. Mark Beard, of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. In exploring the question, "What is Truth?" posed to Jesus by Pilate in the Gospel of John 18:38, this conference will expose the distorted view of relativism in the modern world and clearly reveal the Truth, Who is Jesus Christ. With keynote talks by our featured speakers, Mass with Bishop Michael Duca, lunch by chef John Folse, and 1200 men praying the Rosary, this is an event that will ignite the Holy Spirit within all in attendance. In addition, there will be time for fellowship with other Catholic men, to discover ministries and resources in the exhibit area and experience the Lord's mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconcilation offered throughout the day. Early discount ticket pricing of $50 for adults and $25 for students (ages 13-24) is available through December 29th, 2019. On December 30th, tickets price increase to $60/$30 while available. Demand for this annual conference is always high and with limited seating, this conference will sell out early. Don't wait to reserve your tickets, get yours today! Begin your Lent with over 1000 brothers in Christ! Join us in Baton Rouge, St. George Church on Saturday, February 29th,2020 for the 4th Annual Men of Immaculata: A Call to Battle Conference - "What is Truth?"

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.

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.