Archbishop Aymond will present the Order of St. Louis medallion to 245 members of the laity in a prayer service and ceremony Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie. The ceremony will also be live-streamed. Our St Joseph recipients are Mr. and Mrs Wayne Rau and Mr and Mrs Peter DeBroeck Our St Anthony recipients are Mr and Mrs George Relle.

A Bible Study and so much more! Journey with us during the holy season of Lent to study and meditate upon the Sunday Gospels leading to the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Meet weekly in a prayerful relaxed gathering for a deeper understanding of Jesus' sacrificial life and death and victory that He claimed for each one of us. This six week program will offer you an opportunity to renew your faith as you grow in knowledge and understanding of the Holy Scriptures. Two sessions will be offered each Wednesday for the remaining six weeks of Lent. Simply choose the session that is more comfortable for you. When: Wednesdays 10am or 6pm Where: St Joseph Church & Shrine Rectory Beginning: Wednesday February 21, 2024 For more information contact: Ginny Dufrene 504-451-1265 [email protected]

Frank and Hazel Maness, both 96, will celebrate their 75th Anniversary on February 20th. They were married in St. Joseph Church in 1949. They have been lifelong members of the parish and have always lived in Gretna. Along with raising a family, and working their jobs, Both Hazel and Frank have been dedicated volunteers to St. Joseph Parish. Their four children attended St. Joseph School, and their three daughters were married at St. Joseph’s. A few, but not all, of their volunteer services include: school help, cafeteria duty, calling Bingo, working St. Joseph Fair, accounting work, counting and depositing Sunday collections, Chaperoning CYO dances, lecturing at Mass, serving as usher, preparing food for St. Joseph’s Altar, assisting their Pastors, and serving on Parish Council. We wish them the best and appreciate their lifelong contributions and dedication to St. Joseph School and Church.

The 17 Active Members and 9 Associate Members of our St Joseph/St Anthony St Vincent de Paul Society visited 128 people in need and was able to provide a total of $35,487 worth of assistance to provide for their immediate needs. On behalf of our St Vincent de Paul Society, we would like to thank your for your generous donations to the Poor Box, through your monthly envelopes, and by supporting the SVdP Fish Fry, all of which funds the SVdP charitable giving. If would like to join our St Vincent de Paul Society, please call number on back of bulletin or come to their First Wednesday of the month meeting at 2:40pm in the St Joseph Auditorium.