Registration is going on for our 3-Day-Retreat at St Mary Of The Pines in Chatawa MS. This is a ladies only retreat with the theme of "The Power of Praying Women". $170 for single; $140 double and triple occupancy. June 28-30. Limited space. Reserve today. Registration forms in back of church.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center invites you to join us for a retreat entitled "Holiness Is Next Door" presented May 17-19, 2019, by Fr. Simeon Gallagher, OFM, Cap. Pope Francis' document Gaudete et Exsultate reminds us that holiness is in the immediate circumstances of our life. This retreat will help us see that God is to be found in all things. Call Susan Halligan at (504) 267-9604 to reserve your spot.

5th Meeting.................Discovering ourselves in the Scripture: Abraham. 6:30 PM St Joseph Church Office

The Pentecostal Devotion to the Holy Spirit, a series of evenings featuring the Rosary and a reflection on the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost, will be held at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, NewOrleans. The dates, topics, and featured speakers are May 7 on “The Prophets” with Fr. Dennis Hayes, May 13 on “The Incarnation” with Fr. James Wehner, May 21 on “The Gifts of the Holy Spirit” with Fr. Jose Lavastida, May 28 on “The Fruit of the Spirit” with Archbishop Gregory Aymond, and June 4 on “The Forgiving of Sins” with Fr. John Restreop, O.P. All evenings begin with recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 PM followed by a reflection.

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.

6th Meeting..................Discovering our lives in the Scripture: Exodus. 6:30 pm in St Joseph Parish Office

7th Meeting..................Dialogue on the Scripture and the Word of God . 6:30pm in the St Joseph Parish Office.

The Pentecostal Devotion to the Holy Spirit, a series of evenings featuring the Rosary and a reflection on the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost, will be held at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, NewOrleans. The dates, topics, and featured speakers are May 7 on “The Prophets” with Fr. Dennis Hayes, May 13 on “The Incarnation” with Fr. James Wehner, May 21 on “The Gifts of the Holy Spirit” with Fr. Jose Lavastida, May 28 on “The Fruit of the Spirit” with Archbishop Gregory Aymond, and June 4 on “The Forgiving of Sins” with Fr. John Restreop, O.P. All evenings begin with recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 PM followed by a reflection.

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.

8th Meeting...................Celebration of the Word of God Friday. 6:30 pm in St Joseph Church Office.

Retreat May 31 through June 2

The Archbishop will ordain the transitional deacons to the priesthood. All are invited to witness this great event.

The Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 3:00 p.m in St. Philip Neri's Church in Metairie. Sunday, June 2, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: St. Philip Neri Parish, Metairie, LA All participants must register with their church parish before March 1, 2019. 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 parish. Deadline to register is March 1.

The Pentecostal Devotion to the Holy Spirit, a series of evenings featuring the Rosary and a reflection on the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost, will be held at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, NewOrleans. The dates, topics, and featured speakers are May 7 on “The Prophets” with Fr. Dennis Hayes, May 13 on “The Incarnation” with Fr. James Wehner, May 21 on “The Gifts of the Holy Spirit” with Fr. Jose Lavastida, May 28 on “The Fruit of the Spirit” with Archbishop Gregory Aymond, and June 4 on “The Forgiving of Sins” with Fr. John Restreop, O.P. All evenings begin with recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 PM followed by a reflection.

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.

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.

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.

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

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, June 5, 2019, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at St. Angela Merci's conference hall adjacent to the Church on 835 Melody St., Metairie. The cost will be $35. Call Bette Armentor at 504-339-7776 to register and for questions.

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

Author Andrea Provenza Madden has written a book explaining the history and meaning of the St. Joseph Altar. St. Joseph Church & Shrine of Gretna was one of the sixty Altars chosen to be displayed in my book- titled- “Glorifying the Lord through the traditions of the St. Joseph Altar”. This 8 x 10, 194 colored page hard-bounds book shows pictures from the 1900s to current time , from Northwest La. and South La. She will be at St Joseph Saturday June 8 after the 4pm mass and at St Anthony after the 5pm mass. On Sunday June 9 she will be at St Joseph after the 9:30 mass and at St Anthony after the 10:30 mass to sell and sign her books or, if interested in the purchase of this book before or after this weekend, contact :318-455-1845 or aprovenzabakery@gmail.com.

On this day, the Archbishop confirms those adults who were baptized as children but never received the Sacrament of Confirmation when they were younger.

7:15pm - 9:30pm at Rummel sponsored by the CCRNO Youth Ministry. All are invited! Praise and Worship - Testimonies - Prayer Ministry

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.

Come join the Gretna Historical Society for their monthly meeting and special program.

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.

Through immersion in Southeast Louisiana, engagement with the relevant sciences, and an exploration of Christianity's rich biblical and theological traditions, participants will discern how they can be leaders in support of creation and environmental justice. They can also earn 3 college credits or 50 hours of service. Participants explore faith's implications for creation have immersion experiences in local wetlands and neighborhoods learn social analysis and theological reflection collaborate with high school students from across South Louisiana undertake community service Faith Acts invites students to think theologically and explore answers to questions such as: What does faith require of us with regard to creation and environmental justice? What is God's will with and for us? What am I called to create? We invite you to share in the great work of strengthening your faith, exploring your true self, asking big questions, and leading the future!

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.

Please consider joining us for the Gretna Prayer Dinner and sharing this info with friends June 18, 2019 @ 7PM Mel Ott Multipurpose Building Guest Speaker Sally-Ann Roberts Boynton Methodist Church will be the music ministers Milton Crosby is our honorary chairman 25th anniversary prayer dinner June 18, 2019 - 7pm TABLE OPTIONS PREMIUN TABLES OF 8 PLATINUM LEVEL – ROUND TABLE OF 8 – LEVEL I SEATING $500.00 GOLD LEVEL – ROUND TABLE OF 8 – LEVEL II SEATING $250.00 SILVER LEVEL – ROUND TABLE OF 8 – LEVEL III SEATING $200.00 BRONZE LEVEL – OBLONG TABLE OF 10 $150.00 INDIVIDUAL SEATS $15.00 Name:_____________________________________________________________ Company: __________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code____________________________Phone_________________ Number of Reserved Seats_______________E-mail address_________________ _______We are unable to attend. Please offer our table(s) to Gretna’s Senior Citizens Makes checks payable to Gretna Community Association and mail to PO Box 2681 Gretna, LA 70054 All checks must be received by June 10, 2019 to be included in the program

The Annual Gala of the Hispanic Apostolate, to raise funds for the St. Thomas Aquinas Fund will take place at Magnolia Plantation on June 21, 2019. The theme for this year is “Summer Night.” Tickets are on sale at 504-467-2550.

LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY *** DEEPEN YOUR PRAYER LIFE; HELP OTHERS DO THE SAME! ** ARE YOU A WOMAN OR MAN OF PRAYER? ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH SMALL GROUPS? ** On June 22nd St Pius X will host a Facilitator Training-Retreat for the "Lord Teach Me To Pray" (LTMTP) prayer series. There is no charge. It will be conducted in a retreat setting and discernment atmosphere. Come & discern if God is calling you to become a facilitator! Or, if you are simply interested in finding out more about Ignatian Prayer and the LTMTP prayer series, you are all invited! For info and registration contact Dianne Caverly at (504) 283-9292 or dlcaverly@gmail.com. Or to download a registration form, go to www.lordteachmetopray.com.

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.

Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 10am to 3pm -- Andi Oney and Terry Canale + CCRNO Women's Retreat Team -- $30 Includes Lunch -- For lunch, pre-register by Noon, June 26.