MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Daily: 8:30 a.m.-Mon. – Thurs. in Daily Chapel

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday: 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish 4700 PINEDA STREET • NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126

CHURCH LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF LOUISA DR AND PINEDA – 5029 LOUISA DR.

PHONE 504 282 0296 • FAX 504 288 8585 •

WEB PAGE ADDRESS www.stgabe.net • EMAIL ADDRESS stgabriel@archdiocese-no.org

PASTORAL TEAM: MASS SCHEDULE:

Pastor: Rev. Douglas A. Doussan Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Pastoral Associate: Sr. Kathleen Pittman, C.S.J. Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Michele Bergeron Daily: 8:30 a.m.-Mon. – Thurs. in Daily Chapel

Parish Secretary: Ms. Lisa Tillery OFFICE HOURS:

MAINTENANCE STAFF: Monday: 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Mr. Willie Daniel Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Mr. Christopher Patin

NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! Please fill out a Registration Form in church or on the webpage. Also, all parishioners please

complete the form to notify us of your change of address, telephone number, or email. The form can be placed in the collection

basket, given to an usher, or sent to the office.

CONFESSION (Reconciliation): Saturday 3:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. or any time by appointment.

BAPTISM: Parents must call the parish office at least 3 months prior to the Baptism. Baptism is ordinarily celebrated on the

second Sunday of the month.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR): provides religious formation for youth Pre-K through high school. PSR meets Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., September thru May.

MARRIAGE: As soon as a decision to marry is reached, an appointment should be arranged by the couple with the priest to begin the process of marriage preparation. This should be at least 1 year in advance of the anticipated wedding date. Reservations should not be made with a reception hall before setting the date and time of the wedding with the church.

VISITATION OF THE SICK: Please inform the parish office when someone is sick, shut-in, or hospitalized, and unable to attend

mass.

FUNERAL: When a member of the family dies, please notify the priest as soon as possible, before making arrangements with

the funeral home.

ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH BULLETIN

JULY 6, 2014

CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY

Amidst the picnics, the barbeques and the fireworks of this Fourth of July weekend let us pause to remember

why the celebration. The Fourth of July is not only the birthday of the nation we call home but it is the

commemoration of the birth of a vision, an ideal for all people, for all nations; it is a recommitment to that vision

of justice and equality, of respect for human rights, of freedom for all people, no one excluded! As we are all too

painfully aware this vision, this ideal is far from reality. This 4th of July is about pledging ourselves anew to

work with every fiber of our being to bring this vision, this great dream to reality for all people.

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

In the first reading from the prophet Zechariah the people of Jerusalem had been awaiting the restoration of the

kingdom as it was before the Babylonian Captivity where the kings reigned and Israel was a powerful nation.

However, it was becoming clearer to the inhabitants of Jerusalem that the kingdom would not be restored at this

time but that the Messiah and the Kingdom would come at a later time. Also, the king would not be a warrior

riding on a war horse, but a gentle and gracious king riding on the foal of an ass as a humble man of peace. He

would do away with the implements and tools of war, chariots, horses, warrior’s bows. He would come as a “just

savior”, proclaiming peace to the nations. His dominion shall be from sea to sea, from the river to the ends of the

earth.

In the Gospel reading for today, Jesus echoes this image of himself who comes as a “man of peace”, “meek and

humble of heart.” He invites us to come to him when our life is burdensome and “he will give us rest, for his

yoke is easy and his burden is light.”

Perhaps there is a connection between the holiday that we celebrate on the 4th of July, the birth of our nation, and

the message of the Scripture for this weekend. Is America the nation to come as a conqueror, a warrior nation

brandishing the tools and weapons of war or are we a nation that comes in peace, a meek and humble nation,

bringing justice and peace for all peoples to the ends of the earth? Which is our vision? Which is our dream?

The grace, peace and love of Our Risen Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you,

Father Doug Sister Kathleen Michele Bergeron

Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom

8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30

Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9;

Mt 9:18-26

Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38

Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7

Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16;

Mt 10:7-15

Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17;

Mt 10:16-23

Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33

St Jude Summer Novena

July 19 – 27 at St. Jude Shrine

Theme: “The Joy of the Gospel”

MINISTRY COMMITMENT Thanks to all of those who turned in their Ministry

Commitment forms last weekend. We received 111

commitment forms indicating new or renewed

commitments to parish ministries. We take great pride in

the many ministries and services offered at St. Gabriel

and recognize these would not be possible if it were not

for the generous support of parishioners like you. Please

accept our sincere gratitude for the commitment to parish

life you demonstrate.

If you did not turn in your Ministry Commitment form,

it’s not too late to do so. Please feel free to put it in the

offering basket this weekend or mail it to the parish

office.

On Sunday, July 4, 1954, Fr. Marquette celebrated

the first mass of the newly founded St. Gabriel the

Archangel parish in the plant auditorium of Higgins

Shipbuilding Industries. We will commemorate our

60th anniversary this fall.

SCRIPTURE

READINGS

Weekly Report

Mass Attendance:

June 28, Saturday, Vigil

June 29, Sunday, 10:30 am

Total attendance: June 21 & 22

Stewardship: $

Building Fund: $

The average weekly offering that will be needed from

July 2014 through June 2015 is $10,200.00 to meet this

year’s budget.

4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2014

10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 6, 2014

After 8:30.a.m. Mass, Monday – Thursday, Recitation

of the Rosary

8:15 a.m., Tuesday Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Novena

Sanctuary Light

For the week of

July 6

Burns for

Michael Bechet

If you would like to have a Mass celebrated for a special

request, on behalf of a family member, a friend, or a

deceased loved one, the request must be in the office

no later than the Monday before the weekend you

wish the Mass offered.

Please pray for Sick and

Shut-In Parishioners Please pray for Richard Adams, Adolph Christmas,

Georgiana Davillier, Sheila Wells Davis, Wilfred

Duplessis, Marguerite and Alice Gilyard, Lorraine

Joseph,Yvonne Keyes, Joseph Lucien, Calvin Malone,

Joseph Porch, Mary Provost, Delorita Reddick, George

Robertson, Sr. Mary Ellen Schroeder, Jocelyn DeCuire

Smith, Leanidous Washington, King Wells, Bernadette

August Woods and all those listed in the Book of the Sick.

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED Please pray for Michael Dauphin, Donald Chretien, and

Nile Hamilton (father of Hedy Duplessis), who died

recently and pray for their family and friends that they

may be comforted in knowing that their loved ones are at

peace in the Lord’s Kingdom.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Confirmation is complicated, at least in its history.

It arose in response to real problems deeply felt, not

the least of which was the desire of the bishop to

minister to all who were baptized. But it also has to do

with the early crisis of how to deal with persons

baptized by congregations that had broken bonds with

the greater church: heretics. People reasoned that no

matter how wrong-headed the minister might be,

Christ would always work in the waters of baptism.

No matter what, God would sweep aside all human

obstacles to claim the new life in the water. They were

not so sure about the ability of someone who had

broken with the church to confer the Spirit.

By the fifth century, already-baptized persons

coming into the church were anointed with chrism but

not rebaptized. This anointing with myron or chrism

was seen as an act of reconciliation by the church, and

a seal upon the commitments vowed by the newcomer.

Today, we preserve this ancient practice by never

“rebaptizing” Christians who have been baptized in

water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We affirm the candidates’ baptismal dignity, and we

celebrate confirmation at their first reception of the

Eucharist. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Guatemala/Esquipulas Sept 30-Oct 7, 2014

Mission Immersion Retreat

Led by: Matt Rousso & Fr. Gerry Kelly, M.M

Immersion trips offer an invaluable first- hand

experience of the history, traditions, cultural and

religious expressions, and social issues from other parts

of the world. Begin in Guatemala City where you will

have the opportunity to participate in a dynamic

workshop focusing on the current reality of Guatemala as

experienced by peoples in various parts of the country.

Take part in a prayer service at San Sebastian Parish, the

martyrdom site of Bishop Juan José Gerardi Conedera, a

strong human rights advocate. Move on to Esquipulas,

the pilgrimage town where hundreds of people gather

daily to venerate the famous sculpture of El Cristo

Negro, enshrined in the beautiful basilica of Jesu Cristo

Crucificado. In Esquipulas, participants will live in a

simple mission house, Casa Nazareth, located in the

very poor barrio of Santa Ana. Each day will include

Morning Prayer and Evening Theological Reflections,

along with time for private meditation.

Flyers are on tables around the Church describing costs

and registration. Contact Matt Rousso for more

information at 866-8516 or mklnola@yahoo.com.

St. Gabriel the Archangel Church 14th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 6, 2014 St. Gabriel the Archangel Church 14th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 6, 2014

THANKS FROM CATHOLIC CHARITIES CEO “Thank you and your parishioners for recognizing the

face of Jesus in those served by Catholic Charities and

taking action to make a real difference in the lives of

those in need.” St. Gabriel parishioners donated $1,416

to Catholic Charities during the special collection in

February. Thanks for your generosity!!

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

NEXT SYNOD SESSION

August 18, 2014 7pm – 9pm St. Pius X Parish,

6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

Summer Stretch: Expand Your Faith

Faith is an integral part of our lives; it is interwoven

into everything we do. Summer is a great time to

refocus on faith, fellowship and fun.

• Make Mass a Priority: Resist the temptation to

skip Mass during the summer months or when you

are on vacation.

• Do Some Spiritual Reading: Set aside some special

time to introduce your children to the lives of the

saints.

• Visit a Holy Place: Take a day trip to a monastery,

a shrine or a famous church. There are many in and

around the New Orleans area to choose from.

• Simplify Your Life: Summer is a great time to sort

through clothing, toys, sports equipment and other

possessions with the intention of sharing what you

have with people who are less fortunate. Or have a

garage sale and donate the proceeds to charity.

Saturday, July 5 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Church

Sunday, July 6 10:30 a.m. Mass Church

Monday, July 7

6:00 p.m. Isaiah 43 Mentor Mtg. Conf. Rm.

Thursday, July 10 11:00 a.m. Trumpeteers’ Mtg. Conf. Rm.

Saturday, July 12 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Church

Sunday, July 13 10:30 a.m. Mass Church

After Mass Altar Society Mtg. Conf. Rm.

FR. IGNATIUS M. ROPPOLO MEMORIAL

ENDOWMENT

Fr. Ignatius Roppolo was a long time mentor and

personal friend of mine, Matt Rousso and Fr. Doug

Brougher. He died on April 29, 2014, just a few

weeks before his 60th anniversary of ordination.

Some of you may remember Fr. Roppolo who

celebrated Mass for us on a few occasions and

assisted us with the Advent and Lenten Penance

Services. He was an outstanding priest. During all

his years of priestly ministry, Fr. Roppolo was a

humble, generous servant of Christ and his people.

He was consistently trying to make the church more

inclusive through his ministry to the sick and the

poor, his commitment to racial justice, and his

efforts to include the laity in all the ministries of the

parish, offering training and formation and inclusion

in decision making. Because of his great witness, we

decided to set up a Memorial Endowment within the

Catholic Foundation for the purpose of continuing

and expanding the legacy he left us. We have

entitled the Endowment, “Promoting an Inclusive

Church.” If you would be interested in learning

more about the Endowment and how you might

contribute, you may contact Fr. Doug at

ddous@aol.com (504-491-1565), Matt Rousso at

mklnola@yahoo.com, (504-376-4142) or Fr. Doug

Brougher or access St. Gabriel Parish Web Site,

www.stgabe.net and click on “Fr. Ignatius M.

Roppolo Memorial Endowment ” under What’s

New. Handouts giving a full description of the

purpose of the Endowment are available on the

tables at the entrances to church.

Fr. Doug

In Memory O f

Edward L. Adams

Britton & Adams Families

Oubre & Brown Families

Arthur M. Anderson Sr., & Austin M. Anderson

Ethel & Herbert Baudy, Sr., & Herbert Baudy, Jr.

Oscar & Irma Bluain

Agnes & Ernest Campbell

Clara P. Carey

Ruth & Lester Sr., Lester Jr. & Tom Doussan

Emily Thomas Evans

Clifford J. & Dolores D. Francis

Mayo, Cunningham & Greene Families

Melvin C. Jones

Letria Washington, Carter, Payton, & Jackson Families

Marguerite Holmes-Johnson & Brenda Bernadette

Joseph

Elouise Gabriel Ford & Julietta Ford Knight

Ethel Lawless

Samuel Lee Jr.

Mary-Berenice McCall

Kimberly Nicole Perry & Alcee Joseph Perry

George Robertson, Jr.

Howard & Nelda Rogers

Rodney & Yvonne Thomas

Clifford & Rachel Young & Beverly Y. Thompson

The Valeary Family

Malone & Williams Families

Earle, Glenn Sr., & Glenn Jr. Winnier

Alphonse Joseph Woods

If any parishioner would like to list the names of their deceased loved ones, please complete an In Memory Of

envelope, which are on the

entrance tables or call the parish office to make arrangements.

GRADUATES AND AWARDS

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Shelbie Debose, graduate of Loyola University with a BA in English.

Michael Carey, graduate of UNO with a Masters in Business Administration.

Andrew Bergeron, Jr., Graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with a Doctorate in

Physical Therapy.

Amanda Williams, Graduate of McHarry Medical College Dental School with a Doctorate in Dentistry

During the summer we will be publishing the awards of, not only our children and young people, but also the

adults who received awards in recent months. Please give the information to Sr. Kathleen ASAP!

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