PRAY THE ROSARY

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

ROSARY GROUP

EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 6:00 PM

IN THE CHURCH

Center of Jesus the Lord at Our Lady of Good Counsel

Need Intercessory Prayer?...

Please call the Center at (504) 503-1206

CENTER OF JESUS THE LORD

OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY THRU THURSDAY

9:00 AM-3:00 PM

OUR FATHER’S TABLE

A special “thank you” to all who unselfishly do-

nated to Our Father’s Table. The Ministry is al-

ways in need of snacks, such as chips, cookies,

crackers and candy to include with the meals

served on Sundays. Donations can be brought to

the Center. Volunteers are also needed to help

distribute the meals. Please see Dottie or Shane

after Mass to sign-up. The Ministry welcomes

cash donations. .

Stewards of Mercy

Provides a mercy meal after funeral for

grievng families

If you or someone you know have a need for this

services please call the Center of Jesus the Lord at

504-529-1636

1307 Louisiana Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 (504) 529-1636

Fax: (504) 529-5003

Prayer Request Line: (504) 503-1206

E-mail: esalt@centerofjesusthelord.org

Web Site: centerofjesusthelord-nola.org

Governing Body: Joe Polito, Nanette Hery, Dottie DiBella, Allen Richard

Pastoral Council Members: Leila Robinson, Peter Bianchini, Sue Schultz, Mike Emig, Al Parra, Judy Fogarty, Jose Garcia

Director: Fr. George Roy O.M.I., In Residence: Fr. Denzil Perera & Fr. Lance Campo Deacon: Rod Fonseca

Staff Business Manager: Susie (Elva) Saltaformaggio

Administrative Assistant: Helen Owens Clerical Assistant: Penny Martin

Director of Religious Education: Sheila Fonesca

THE CENTER’S WEEKLY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY Praise and Worship ;10:15 AM; Eucharistic Celebration 10:30 AM; Healing Prayer after

Mass; Fellowship follows in dining hall Ministry to the Hungry at 5:00 PM

SUNDAY EVENING MASS: 5:00 PM

TUESDAY Praise and Worship 10:30 AM; Eucharistic Celebration 11:00AM;

Healing Prayer following Mass; Lunch is served (1307 Louisiana Avenue)

FIRST FRIDAY Eucharistic Adoration 7pm followed by Praise and Worship and Mass

THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Prayer Meeting

MISSION STATEMENT Center of Jesus the Lord at Our Lady of Good Counsel is a joy filled, loving Catholic community

where all are WELCOME! We are active in service to others, living the GOOD NEWS of Jesus

Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.

NEED ONGOING HEALING AND FOLLOW UP?

Inner Healing Prayer Spiritual Direction Schedule your appointment through

the office

Sacrament of Reconciliation by appoint-ment . To schedule an appointment, please call the Center to check the availa-bility of the priest.

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ALTAR FLOWERS

Altar Flowers are provided through the gen-

erosity of community members who contrib-

ute to their purchase. A donation to the flow-

er fund is a beautiful way to remember, hon-

or or give thanks for loved ones. The flowers

on the altar are given to the Glory of God .

Altar Flower contribution envelopes can be

found in the rear of the Church or at the Rec-

tory. A Minimum donation of $50.00 is re-

quested.

THERE ARE NO STRANGERS HERE,

ONLY FRIENDS WE HAVE NOT YET

MET

Sunday, June 17, 2018, 10:30 AM

All fathers living and deceased

Sanctuary Candle

Deceased members of our community

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 11:00 AM

Thomas Pitre (Healing)

To schedule Mass Intentions or Sanctuary

Candle Memorials call Penny at 529-1636

Center of Jesus the Lord Upcoming Events:

Sunday, June 17,, 2018

5:00 PM MASS

Our Lady of Good Counsel

Brian Morgan, organist

Melissa Brocato, cantor

Friday, June 22, 2018

Movie Night at the Center

7:00 PM

“I can Only Imagine”

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Independence Day

Center Offices closed

Friday, July 6, 2018

First Friday

7:00 PM

Adoration followed by Mass

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

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In the first parable in today’s Gospel , Jesus

tells those gathered that this is “how it is

with the kingdom of God.” A man scatters

seed which sprouts and develops. When the

grain is ripe, the man harvests his crop. The

emphasis in the parable is on the seed,

which seemingly has the power to grow on

its own. In this it is like the Kingdom of

God. Jesus planted the seeds of the king-

dom by his life, miracles, teaching, and

suffering. However, the kingdom is not yet

fully established. Although already present

in Jesus and his group of twelve, it has yet

to come to fruition; just as the seed in the

parable needs time to grow, so does God’s

kingdom. The second parable focuses on

the tiny mustard seed. It is most likely the

smallest that a first-century farmer in Jesus’

part of the world would have sown. The

small develops into a tree, averaging gener-

ally only nine to twelve feet in height with

a wide expanse and provides a nesting place

for birds. Just as the tree welcomes the

birds, so is God’s kingdom welcoming and

open to many. These parables help us dis-

cern something about the kingdom of God

and our own faith. In God we live and move

and have our being, but God is a mystery

and his kingdom, though present, has not

yet come into its fullness. Today, the King-

dom of God is present in the Church. The

mission of proclaiming the Good News of

the Kingdom given to the Apostles is now

given to us. But just as seeds need time to

come to fruition, so does the Kingdom of

God. That is why in the Lord’s Prayer, we

pray, “thy kingdom come.” We know that it

will come in its fullness at the end of time.

All we need is faith.

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SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2018

BLOOD DRIVE

9:00 AM-2:30 PM

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

First Reading Job 38:1,8-11

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 107:23-24,25-26,28-29,30-31

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Gospel Reading Mark 4:35-41

SUNDAY COLLECTION June 10, 2018

10:30 AM Mass $2,814.00

5:00 PM Mass $ 364.00

FUNDRAISER FLEA

MARKET

for the benefit of

THE HOMELESS

MINISTRY

SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018

Following the 10:30 AM Mass

A FATHER IS

There in every memory

See his love and care

Strength and hands to count on

Freely he does share

Provider, toil so faithfully

To make our dreams come true

Give strong and tender discipline

Though it its hard to do

A Father is God’s chosen one

To lead the family

And point to His will for life

Of love and harmony

Sue Skeen

OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR

Our Father in Heaven through the intercession

of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, spare us dur-

ing this Hurricane season from all harm. Pro-

tect us and our homes from all disaster of na-

ture. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to

help us. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Center is seeking volunteers to assist with

our homeless ministry. Volunteers are needed

on Sunday evenings beginning at 5:00 PM to

help deliver and serve food to approximately

300 homeless persons who gather at Ozanam

Inn each Sunday. The Center has been serv-

ing the homeless community in the New Or-

leans area for over 25 years. We are in need

of your help to continue this ministry. If you

or anyone you know would be interested in

partnering with or helping the Center in serv-

ing our poor, please see Dottie, Mike or

Shane after Mass or call Susie at the Center

(504) 529-1636.