CONTACT US Church: 504-522-3186; 522-3187 Church Fax: 504-522-3171 E-mail Address: [email protected]Website Address: www.stjosephchurch- PARISH STAFF Fr. Tom Stehlik, C.M., Pastor Sr. Claire Edwards, D.C., Pastoral Associate Gina Fulton, Receptionist, Wedding Director Tasheena Butler, Mission and Service Coordinator Rose Mary McDonald, Jane Tonglet, Housekeeper Sr. Juanita Chenevert, D.C., Bookkeeper MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Masses: 10 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. Weekday Masses: 12:15 p.m. Holy Day Masses: 12:15 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Wed. & Fri. 11:50—12:10 ; Sundays 7:45—8:15 p.m. Baptisms Call the Pastor to make appointment. Parents and Godparents need to attend instruction for sacrament prior to date being established. Weddings Contact priest at least six months prior to planned wedding date. After contacting priest, contact the wedding director, (x141) to reserve the time and date for your wedding. Ministry to Sick Please call the church office if your loved one is hospitalized or shut-in and unable to attend Mass for the Anointing of the Sick for healing and to receive communion. New Parishioners Welcome to St. Joseph Church. If you wish to become a member of our parish family, please complete one of the registration forms on the table in the rear of the church. You can turn in the completed form to the receptionist in the church office. CHURCH OPEN Mondays thru Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. One hour before each Sunday Mass St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church May 29, 2016 1802 Tulane Ave New Orleans, LA 70112-2246 A New Orleans Historic Landmark Founded in 1844 Entrusted to the pastoral care of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) since 1858. The Rebuild Center 1803 Gravier St., NO, 70112 Lantern Light/Feed Jesus Harry Tompson Center 504-273-5573 504-273-5547 Birth Certificate Assist. Mon. Showers, Restroom Facilities Mail, M-F 9-10 am Legal Aid Mon/Wed 8am ID Assist. Tues. 8am Phones; Notary T, W, Th 12:15 Lunch—Daily M-F 12:45 pm Computer Wed. 9:30-11:30 Resume Typing: Thurs. Medical Services, Mental Health, Hygiene Kits, DePaul USA Emergency groceries 504-273-5561 & financial assistance Housing w/ case mgt. for area residents Transportation
Baptisms Call the Pastor to make appointment. Parents and Godparents need to attend instruction for sacrament prior to date being established.
Weddings Contact priest at least six months prior to planned wedding date. After contacting priest, contact the wedding director, (x141) to reserve the time and date for your wedding.
Ministry to Sick Please call the church office if your loved one is hospitalized or shut-in and unable to attend Mass for the Anointing of the Sick for healing and to receive communion.
New Parishioners Welcome to St. Joseph Church. If you wish to become a member of our parish family,
please complete one of the registration forms on the table in the rear of the church.
You can turn in the completed form to the receptionist in the church office.
CHURCH OPEN Mondays thru Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
One hour before each Sunday Mass
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
May 29, 2016
1802 Tulane Ave New Orleans, LA 70112-2246
A New Orleans Historic Landmark
Founded in 1844
Entrusted to the pastoral care of the Congregation of the Mission
(Vincentians) since 1858.
The Rebuild Center 1803 Gravier St., NO, 70112 Lantern Light/Feed Jesus Harry Tompson Center 504-273-5573 504-273-5547
Birth Certificate Assist. Mon. Showers, Restroom Facilities Mail, M-F 9-10 am Legal Aid Mon/Wed 8am ID Assist. Tues. 8am Phones; Notary T, W, Th 12:15 Lunch—Daily M-F 12:45 pm Computer Wed. 9:30-11:30 Resume Typing: Thurs. Medical Services, Mental
Health, Hygiene Kits, DePaul USA Emergency groceries 504-273-5561 & financial assistance Housing w/ case mgt. for area residents Transportation
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ May 22, 2016
Monday, May 30, 2016— Memorial Day
12:15 p.m. Church / Office Closed
Tuesday, May 31, 2016—
12:15 p.m. Walter Larter (+); Austin D’lfonso
Wednesday, June 1, 2016—Sts. Bede, Gregory VII;
12:15 p.m. Gabriel Barkate (+); Vonnie Hance
Thursday, June 2, 2016—Sts. Phlip Neri
12:15 pm Carolyn Mouton
Friday, June 3, 2016—St. Augustine of Cantebury
12:15 pm Rose and Paul Curcio (+)
SANCTUARY CANDLE AND MASS INTENTIONS
The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week to pray for the eternal rest of Paul & Kathy Reynolds. If you would like to reserve a date to burn the Candle in memory of someone or for a special intention, please call the church office (522-3186). The Sanctuary Candle offering is $15 for 14 days. The offering for Mass intentions is $5.00 per Mass.
YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR THE FOLLOWING PARISHIONERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, WHO ARE IN NEED OF HEALING:
Sarah Hollier-Watkins Karen McCoy Terry Eggleston Sr. Kathleen Driscoll, DC Gabriel Faircloth Bob Smothers Landy Lanza Charlie & Joanne Slocum Sara Marino Ben Eble III Heather Faircloth Juanita Ware Jody Nicely Marshall & Marion Vaughn Willie Arnaudville BabyArlyn Cronk-Gebbia Shelia Jones Lawrence & Mamie Brown Mike Mullin Clarke Bordelon Mary Willis John Caron LaDonna Finch Connel Batiste Fr. Lou Franz, CM Frances Fiegler Linda Elwood Pat Reese Mel & Gaspar Schiro Donna Moore Regina Pichoff Pippy Sanders Tina Roderfeld Allen Maldonado Baby Juliana Lynn Williams Isaac Thomas Bennett Joseph , Jr. Priscilla Martin Anthony Blaise
10:00 am Mass: Sr. Mary Ellen Seo, DC; John Hance (+); Francis Henry (+); Fred Boyer (+) Thanksgiving 8:30 pm Mass: St. Joseph Parishioners and Benefactors
The Synod assembly also called particular attention to “families of persons with special needs, where the unexpected challenge of dealing with a disability can upset a family’s equilibrium, desires and expecta-tions… Families who lovingly accept the difficult trial of a child with special needs are greatly to be val-ued and supported. They render the Church and society an invaluable witness of faithfulness to the gift of life. In these situations, the family can discover, together with the Christian community, new approaches, new ways of acting, a different way of understanding and identifying with others, by welcoming and car-ing for the mystery of the beauty as well as the frailty of human life. People with disabilities are a gift for the family and an opportunity to grow in love, mutual aid and unity… If the family, in the light of the faith, accepts the presence of persons with special needs, they will be able to recognize and ensure the quality and value of every human life, with its proper needs, rights and opportunities. This approach will promote care and services on behalf of these disadvantaged persons and will encourage people to draw near to them and provide affection at every stage of their life." (Chapter 2, 47)
Congratulations Graduates! We would like to thank God and congratulate: Temple Barkate (LSU Med); Lauren Batiz-Dinvaut (Nicholls State); Charles Cefalu (LSU Med); Taylor Gatwood (Oak Grove); Hannah Hayden (Mt. Carmel); Charlie Herzog (North Carolina); Katarina Nguyen (Ben Franklin); Thu Ha Nguyen (LSU Med); Savan-nah Seals (Cabrini); Caitlin Slade (LSU Dental); Maura Slade (Mt. Carmel).
50th Anniversary of Fr. Louie Arceneux: Congratulations to Fr. Louie Arceneaux who celebrates his Golden Anniver-sary of the Priesthood at the 10am Mass!
TREASURE & STEWARDSHIP
Sunday Collection May 22, 2016…...$ 4,690.00
Military Assistance Collection………….
Thank you for your generosity
CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
In response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Archdiocese of New Orleans continues to make the Hot Line available for anyone who has been hurt or sexually abused by anyone who works for the Church. The Hot Line continues to be available; the number is (504) 522-5019. In continuing our commitment to support and to heal, we invite and encourage individuals who have been hurt or sexually abused recently or in the past by clergy, religious or other employees of the Archdiocese to call our Hot Line. The Hot Line is available 24 hours a day and your message will be received confidentially by a trained mental health professional. In addition, anyone can make a direct call during regular business hours to the Vic-tims’ Assistance Coordinator at (504) 861-6253
I will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. Psalm 116
PARISH CALENDAR
June 5 Sunday 10:00am Srs. Enid and Vera Thanksgiving
June 5 Sunday Children’s Liturgy (10:00am and 8:30pm)
June 5 Mass for God’s Special Children ( see box below).
Pope Francis’ May Intentions
Universal: That the aged, marginalized, and those who have no one may find–even within the huge cities of the world–opportunities for encounter and solidarity.
Evangelization: That seminarians and men and women entering religious life may have mentors who live the joy of the Gospel and prepare them wisely for their mission.
Mass for God’s Special Children. Mass followed by a Luau celebration on June 5, 2016 at 2pm at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Rd. For more info. Call Joy Zainey (504) 834-5865.
FED BY THE LORD Jesus’ words “This is my body” and “This cup is the new covenant in my blood” were only part of his table blessing. Jesus twice said: “Do this in remembrance of me” (1 Cor. 11:24).
This is the good news of today’s solemnity. Like the five thousand hungry souls, we are fed by our Lord. This is not food that satisfies for only a short time, until the next meal. It is food that lasts and changes us. It is food for sharing in much the same way as Melchizedek did when he brought bread and wine to the returning Abraham.
As children of God’s reign, we are blessed to be able to receive and share God’s gift. And we do so in the way most appropriate to our state in life—as parents, children, hus-bands, wives, or religious.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, brought out bread and wine and blessed Abram (Genesis 14:18-20).
Psalm — You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek (Psalm 110).
Second Reading — Paul gives his description of the institution of the Eucharist (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).
Gospel — Jesus speaks to the crowd about the kingdom of God and feeds them with five loaves and two fish (Luke 9:11b-17).
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CHURCH NAME: St. Joseph BULLETIN NO. 460100 CONTACT: Fr. Tom Stehlik (504) 522-3186 x142 DATE: Bulletin 5-29-16; Submitted by tjscm on 5-23 at 3:30 pm PAGES 4 TRANSMISSION: SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2007 Adobe 9 MX XP Special Note:
