We’re excited to announce that sign-ups for BEST ADVENT EVER 2020 are now open! This year, Matthew Kelly will be giving powerful daily video reflections on the Gospel readings all through Advent. And we’re calling it Let Your Soul Shine—because that’s what the world needs from you now more than ever! Do you want to have an incredible 2021? It starts right now—with you signing up for BEST ADVENT EVER.

Why. Should You Participate in #iGiveCatholic? The U.S. Catholic Church’s Giving Day celebrates all aspects of our Catholic faith. The #iGiveCatholic Giving Day inspires faithful stewards to "Give Catholic" on #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity and kindness. The mission of #iGiveCatholic is to unite Catholic communities and donors throughout the country to give back in support of the organizations that have always given to us: our parishes, schools, and nonprofit ministries. Divinely interwoven in the souls of Catholics are gratitude and generosity. Called to receive God’s gifts gratefully, we share them, lovingly, in service to one another. Through our grateful and faith-filled response, we unite, giving back, and Giving Catholic, as, together, we provide food for the multitudes, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Donations will be accepted on iGiveCatholic.org during a 24-hour period. Under the Archdiocese of New Orleans profile on the IGC website, you will find St. Joseph Church & Shrine, St. Anthony Parish and St. Anthony School which will be accepting donations. If you would prefer not to donate online, a donation form, with instructions on how to participate, will be available in the rear of both churches and in the St. Joseph Parish Office. Please complete this form and bring to the Parish Office for processing.

TMIY is back! Starting Friday September 11 -- 5:45 am Breakfast, 6:20 Presentation, 7:30 dismissal. 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.

St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Rd, Metairie will host an Advent Evening of Reflection with Dr. Tom Neal entitled, “I Wonder as I Wander,” on Wednesday, December 2, at 7:00 pm. Dr. Neal is a Pro-fessor of Spirituality at Notre Dame Seminary and a popular and passionate presenter. In this challenging year of 2020, come hear how Advent faith expands our field of vision and allows us to see the world with hope and joy. Social distancing will be observed; masks required.

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.

Pilgrimage Dates are June 3 -12, 2022 ++ Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oberammergau Passion Play The distinct cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria await you. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. Your time in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” includes a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour. While in Innsbruck, enjoy a panoramic visit to this city’s Olympic landmarks. In beautiful Salzburg, stroll through Mirabell Gardens and along the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace). Have dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter’s. Fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Your amazing journey concludes in the charming village of Oberammergau. Here you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story. Register now to view this special On-Demand webinar!

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.

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

Divine Mercy parish of Kenner invites all to our annual Advent Retreat: “Preparing for Emmanuel Through the Joyful Mysteries with Deacon Phil McManamon”. It will be held from Wednesday, Dec. 2nd- Friday Dec. 4th from 6:30-7:45pm at Divine Mercy Parish located at 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy, Kenner, LA 70065.

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.

The Mission of the Laity: Leaven in a Secular World with Dr. Tom Neal Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary Option to attend in-person or virtually. Registration is required

Home for Christmas Virtual Concert: Every December, the Daughters of Saint Paul Choir goes on tour to bring the Christmas message to thousands of people around the country. This year, most people will be home for Christmas so we decided to try something new! In just one month, our sisters will sing a virtual concert that will be streamed on their Youtube page. For more information or to sign up, visit www.pauline.org/virtualconcert Mark your calendars for this FREE event on Thurs., Dec. 3rd at 7pm CT. We hope to see you there!

Brother Martin Open House Thursday December 3, 2020 from 4 - 7 pm. Please do not hesitate to call the Office of Admissions at (504) 283-1561 (ext. 3022) or via email at admissions@brothermartin.com with any particular questions regarding Brother Martin High School for incoming 8th or 9th-grade students.

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.

Thursday, December 3 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Prospective students and their families are invited to experience the innovative Catholic high school of New Orleans. Academy of Our Lady introduces talented young women to innovative curricula, highly focued teachers, forward-thinking leadership and a modern technological high school environment. Under the direction of the Salesian Sisters, Academy of Our Lady draws inspiration from St. John Bosco’s educational system of reason, religion and loving kindness.

The year 2020 has strained the faith of even the most devout Catholics! To get our bearing, it can be helpful to reflect upon the deep tradition of our faith and how it continues to speak to the needs of our world today. Please consider joining Catholic Charities Office of Justice and Peace for any one, or all of the sessions about critical issues of our day. Click on this article for dates and times.

Made for More, with acclaimed speaker Christopher West and musician Mike Mangione, is an evening of beauty and reflection that weaves music, video, images and the spoken word into a message of hope that there really is a banquet of love that corresponds to the deepest hunger of our hearts. The event will take place at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124 in Lakeview at 7pm on December 10, 2020.

Out of compliance with the precautions regarding COVID-19, Catholic Counseling Service (CCS) continues to offer telehealth services to individuals, couples, and families through the phone or video-conferencing platforms. This new and effective method of counseling allows CCS to extend our services across the arch-diocese to areas we weren’t previously available. Beginning Monday, May 18th, we will resume our face-to-face counseling at our New Orleans office; however, staff and clients are required to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all, including wearing facemasks and maintaining 6 feet apart where possible. Through the generosity of a donor, CCS has received a grant to increase the number of clients we can as-sist with the cost of counseling, including providing pro bono services when necessary. CCS offers counsel-ing for $50 a session and will continue to use a sliding scale to assist anyone looking for counseling. We are committed to removing finances as an obstacle to mental health services. Anyone interested in counseling can speak to our intake coordinator by calling our main office at 504-861-6245. If we are unable to answer a call, please leave a message with their name and preferred contact phone number and someone will return their call within the next business day to complete the intake and schedule an appointment. All calls are completely confidential. We are proud to continue our mission of providing quality and affordable counseling to the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

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

You are invited to join us for a quiet Advent morning of prayer and reflection. Come! Withdraw into the silence. Listen for the powerful Presence of the Spirit overshadowing you so that you, like Mary, can become a dwelling place for God. Eucharist celebrated at noon. Friday, December 4, 2020, 9:30am – Noon, Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, 2501 Maine Ave., Metairie. Presenter: Archdiocesan Spirituality Center Associate Director, Jan Tate. Cost $30.00 (Adjustments can be made.) Register online: https://www.nolacatholic.org/asc Email: archspirctr@arch-no.org or call (504) 861-3254

The Archdiocesan Men’s Conference will be held at St. Catherine of Siena parish on Saturday February 27th, 2021. This year’s theme is “Sons of the Father”. To ensure reasonable social distancing, the number of “on campus” participants will be limited. We will also be making a live “virtual” option available where men can participate (individually or in groups) in the conference remotely. We expect registration for the conference to open in mid-November.

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.

Advent is a time when we are called to “interiority” - a call that invites us to enter into the meaning of the Incarnation in our lives. Prayer enables us to grow into a deeper, felt, understanding of “Emmanuel”. . .God with us. Personal prayer engages us in a more intimate relationship with our Lord. This session will focus on various ways of living everyday life focused on God who yearns for us. Daily Advent Scripture from the Prophet Isaiah will be the basis of reflection. Saturday, December 5, 2020, 1:00-4:00pm Presenter: Archdioc-esan Spirituality Center Executive Director, Sr. Dorothy Trosclair, OP Cost $30.00 (Adjustments can be made.) Register online: https://www.nolacatholic.org/asc Email: archspirctr@arch-no.org or call (504) 861-3254

Join us on Saturday, December 12, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. CST, for our second Night of Hope—a free, livestreamed Steubenville Conference. Celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a keynote presentation about our Blessed Mother from Catholic speaker Mary Bielski, eucharistic adoration with Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and more. It’s all livestreamed from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Share with your family, friends, or parish, and invite them to this powerful encounter with Christ our Hope!

"Check out the new ADVENT button on our parish app! These daily reflections along with the Mass readings in the READINGS button are a great way to prepare our lives for the coming of Our Lord." Text APP to 88202

The Archdiocesan Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration has been rescheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 3:00 pm in St Philip Neri Church, 6500 Kawanee Ave in Metairie. Honorees will received a scroll and be photographed with the Archbishop. Congratulations to our parishioners, Mr. and Mrs. Lemm Bauer & Mr. and Mrs Frank Crawford, for their Covenantal Marriages of 50 years.

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.

We are pleased to announce that starting in 2021, the Archdiocese of New Orleans will host an annual wedding anniversary celebration for those couples who have been married for 25 years. The 2021 Silver Anniversary celebration will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM at St Joseph Church in New Orleans. This event is only for couples married in the year 1996 in celebration of their 25 Wedding Anniversary. Please Note: This celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. Attendance of Mass for Sunday obligation will have to be met within one’s respective parish. If you will be celebrating your 25 Wedding Anniversary next year (married in the year 1996) and wish to attend, please register with the parish office by January 15, 2021.

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.

Pilgrimage Dates are June 3 -12, 2022 ++ Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oberammergau Passion Play The distinct cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria await you. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. Your time in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” includes a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour. While in Innsbruck, enjoy a panoramic visit to this city’s Olympic landmarks. In beautiful Salzburg, stroll through Mirabell Gardens and along the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace). Have dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter’s. Fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Your amazing journey concludes in the charming village of Oberammergau. Here you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story. Register now to view this special On-Demand webinar!

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.

"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.

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.

The year 2020 has strained the faith of even the most devout Catholics! To get our bearing, it can be helpful to reflect upon the deep tradition of our faith and how it continues to speak to the needs of our world today. Please consider joining Catholic Charities Office of Justice and Peace for any one, or all of the sessions about critical issues of our day. Click on this article for dates and times.

Made for More, with acclaimed speaker Christopher West and musician Mike Mangione, is an evening of beauty and reflection that weaves music, video, images and the spoken word into a message of hope that there really is a banquet of love that corresponds to the deepest hunger of our hearts. The event will take place at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124 in Lakeview at 7pm on December 10, 2020.

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.

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.

Join us on Saturday, December 12, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. CST, for our second Night of Hope—a free, livestreamed Steubenville Conference. Celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a keynote presentation about our Blessed Mother from Catholic speaker Mary Bielski, eucharistic adoration with Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and more. It’s all livestreamed from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Share with your family, friends, or parish, and invite them to this powerful encounter with Christ our Hope!

"Check out the new ADVENT button on our parish app! These daily reflections along with the Mass readings in the READINGS button are a great way to prepare our lives for the coming of Our Lord." Text APP to 88202

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.

We are pleased to announce that starting in 2021, the Archdiocese of New Orleans will host an annual wedding anniversary celebration for those couples who have been married for 25 years. The 2021 Silver Anniversary celebration will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM at St Joseph Church in New Orleans. This event is only for couples married in the year 1996 in celebration of their 25 Wedding Anniversary. Please Note: This celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. Attendance of Mass for Sunday obligation will have to be met within one’s respective parish. If you will be celebrating your 25 Wedding Anniversary next year (married in the year 1996) and wish to attend, please register with the parish office by January 15, 2021.

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.

Pilgrimage Dates are June 3 -12, 2022 ++ Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oberammergau Passion Play The distinct cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria await you. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. Your time in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” includes a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour. While in Innsbruck, enjoy a panoramic visit to this city’s Olympic landmarks. In beautiful Salzburg, stroll through Mirabell Gardens and along the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace). Have dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter’s. Fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Your amazing journey concludes in the charming village of Oberammergau. Here you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story. Register now to view this special On-Demand webinar!

The Office of Marriage and Family Life is again offering programs for Marriage Preparation with limited enrollment to allow for appropriate social distancing. Upcoming dates for the Engaged Encounter, Days for the Engaged, and the Special Marriage programs can be found by clicking this article. Descriptions of the various programs as well as online registration links can be found here. As always, couples are encouraged to take advantage of parish-based mentor couple programs whenever available. Online marriage Preparation is also available for those who are separated by distance or are otherwise unable to take advantage of an in-person marriage preparation program.

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.

"A Call to Battle": Catholic Men's Conference, presented by Men of Immaculata, is held annually in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Date And Time Sat, February 20, 2021 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM CST Location St George Catholic Church 7808 Saint George Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70809 +++About this Event+++ "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 typically draws over a thousand men from across the Gulf Coast to experience a day of prayer, worship, world-reknown Catholic speakers, and fellowship. The 2021 Conference, titled "St. Joseph: Pillar of Families, Protector of the Church, Terror of Demons", features key note speakers, Dr. Allen Hunt from Dynamic Catholic, author and Catholic radio host, Deacon Harold-Burke Sivers and Fr. Rueben Dykes of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. With the absence of authentic leadership in the world today, St. Joseph is the model we should emulate in reclaiming our families, our Church and society! Along with the keynote talks by our featured speakers, Mass will be celebrated with Bishop Michael Duca, and lunch will be prepared for us by Chef John Folse. 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 Reconciliation offered throughout the day. Ticket pricing for attending the conference in person at St. George is $60 for adults and $40 for students (ages 13-24). This ticket includes admission onsite at St. George, lunch and a conference bag with the Consecration to St. Joseph book and a St Joseph rosary. Demand for this annual conference is always high and with limited in person seating due to COVID-19 restrictions, the in person conference tickets will sell out early. For those that are unable to attend in person, in 2021 we will be offering a virtual ticket option which will include a link to watch the conference. For $40, you can participate virtually and receive a conference bag with a book and rosary. And for $20, you can participate virtually without the bag and conference materials. Although in person attendance will be limited this year, we hope that the virtual options allow even more men to be a part of the conference, from anywhere in the world! Spread the word and reserve your tickets today! For more information visit: www.menoftheimmaculata.com

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.

"Check out the new ADVENT button on our parish app! These daily reflections along with the Mass readings in the READINGS button are a great way to prepare our lives for the coming of Our Lord." Text APP to 88202

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.

We are pleased to announce that starting in 2021, the Archdiocese of New Orleans will host an annual wedding anniversary celebration for those couples who have been married for 25 years. The 2021 Silver Anniversary celebration will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM at St Joseph Church in New Orleans. This event is only for couples married in the year 1996 in celebration of their 25 Wedding Anniversary. Please Note: This celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. Attendance of Mass for Sunday obligation will have to be met within one’s respective parish. If you will be celebrating your 25 Wedding Anniversary next year (married in the year 1996) and wish to attend, please register with the parish office by January 15, 2021.

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.

Pilgrimage Dates are June 3 -12, 2022 ++ Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oberammergau Passion Play The distinct cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria await you. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. Your time in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” includes a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour. While in Innsbruck, enjoy a panoramic visit to this city’s Olympic landmarks. In beautiful Salzburg, stroll through Mirabell Gardens and along the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace). Have dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter’s. Fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Your amazing journey concludes in the charming village of Oberammergau. Here you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story. Register now to view this special On-Demand webinar!

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.

Retreat Schedule 2020-21 for Saint Joseph Abbey The Retreat Center at Saint Joseph Abbey announces its 2020-21 schedule for retreats sponsored by the Abbey. Each retreat includes conferences organized by the Abbey monks, common prayer, and reconciliation. The theme this year is "Be Not Afraid: Finding God's Peace Amidst Life's Uncertainties." Visit www.saintjosephabbey.com/abbey-retreats for dates and more information. Upcoming Willwoods Married Couples Retreats at the Abbey can also be found at this link. Established in 1978, the Willwoods community provides opportunities for growth and enrichment through its Faith and Marriage Apostolate. For more information, contact Jason Angelette at 504-830-3716 or visit www.FaithandMarriage.org.

"Check out the new ADVENT button on our parish app! These daily reflections along with the Mass readings in the READINGS button are a great way to prepare our lives for the coming of Our Lord." Text APP to 88202

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.

We are pleased to announce that starting in 2021, the Archdiocese of New Orleans will host an annual wedding anniversary celebration for those couples who have been married for 25 years. The 2021 Silver Anniversary celebration will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM at St Joseph Church in New Orleans. This event is only for couples married in the year 1996 in celebration of their 25 Wedding Anniversary. Please Note: This celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. Attendance of Mass for Sunday obligation will have to be met within one’s respective parish. If you will be celebrating your 25 Wedding Anniversary next year (married in the year 1996) and wish to attend, please register with the parish office by January 15, 2021.

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.

Pilgrimage Dates are June 3 -12, 2022 ++ Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oberammergau Passion Play The distinct cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria await you. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. Your time in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” includes a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour. While in Innsbruck, enjoy a panoramic visit to this city’s Olympic landmarks. In beautiful Salzburg, stroll through Mirabell Gardens and along the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace). Have dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter’s. Fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Your amazing journey concludes in the charming village of Oberammergau. Here you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story. Register now to view this special On-Demand webinar!

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.