CONTACT US Church: 504-522-3186; 522-3187

Church Fax: 504-522-3171

E-mail Address: stjoseph@bellsouth.net

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

June 5, 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

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 5, 2016

Monday, June 6, 2016— St. Norbert

12:15 p.m. John Hance (+)

Tuesday, June 7, 2016—

12:15 p.m. Walter Larter (+); Shirley Tonglet (+)

Wednesday, June 8, 2016—

12:15 p.m. Matthew D’Alfonso

Thursday, June 9, 2016—Sts. Ephrem

12:15 pm Sr. Kathleen Driscoll, DC

Friday, June 10, 2016—

12:15 pm Dc. Angelas Robin (+)

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: St. Joseph Parishioners and Benefactors

8:30 pm Mass: Victor Schiro; Brenda Dihaim Vitrano; Bell Sisters (+)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, June 5..….. One in Faith #1064

Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1-8; Mt 5:1-12

Tues.: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-8; Mt 5:13-16

Wed.: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1-11; Mt 5:17-19

Thurs.: 1 Kgs 18:41-46; Ps 65:10-13; Mt 5:20-26

Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9-16; Ps 27:7-14; Mt 5:27-32

Sat.: Acts 11:21b-26; Ps 16:1b-10; Mt 5:33-37

Sunday: 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11; Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36 — 8:3

AMORIS LÆTITIA FROM THE HOLY FATHER, FRANCIS

Sexual union, lovingly experienced and sanctified by the sacrament, is in turn a path of growth in the life of grace for the couple. It is the “nuptial mystery”. The meaning and value of physical union is expressed in the words of consent, in which the man and woman accepted and offered themselves each to the other, in order to share their lives completely. Those words give meaning to the sexual relationship and free it from ambiguity. More generally, the common life of husband and wife, the entire network of relations that they build with their children and the world around them, will be steeped in and strengthened by the grace of the sacrament. For the sacrament of marriage flows from the incarnation and the paschal mystery, whereby God showed the fullness of his love for humanity by becoming one with us. Neither of the spouses will be alone in facing whatever challenges may come their way. Both are called to respond to God’s gift with commitment, creativity, perseverance and daily effort. They can always invoke the assistance of the Holy Spirit who consecrated their union, so that the gift of grace may be felt in every new situation that they encounter.

(Chapter 3, 69)

Srs. Enid and Vera Butler, PSBV: Today we give thanks to God for the many lives they touched, brought healing and comfort to through their ministry of care and dignity. Focused on those who live in poverty, we have all been blessed!

Marriage Retreat A retreat for married couples, “Sacramental Marriage: A Reflection of God’s Love” will be held on Friday, June 24 (7-10pm) and Saturday June 25 (9am to 4pm) by Mark Reynaud, MA, LPC, LMFT who has provided counseling and programs to strengthen and enrich couples for the last 25 years. Grow in intimacy with God and spouse; explore Scripture as a model for living out marriage, study what strengthens or weakens you marriage. See Flyer in on the bulletin board in the vestibule of the Church.

TREASURE & STEWARDSHIP

Sunday Collection May 29, 2016…...$ 4,746.00

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

A Great Prophet has Arisen in our Midst and God has Visited His People. Luke 7:16

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.

HOPE AND LIFE

Today’s readings tell the story of two widows. The first reading relates the plight of the widow with whom the prophet Elijah stayed; the Gospel tells about the widow of Nain. In each story, the widow’s only son had died. For people who lived in those cultures, the son was the only support of a widow, and the carrying on of the family name by the son was equal to immor-tality. A widow whose only son has died could lose all hope. Elijah and Jesus are the restorers of hope; they bring the sons back to life. Saint Paul was metaphorically raised from the dead when he experienced the conversion and call from God that he describes in today’s second reading. What are Christians called to do today? We may not be able to raise the dead, but perhaps we can rekindle hope for a single parent. We may not be able to convert a persecutor like Paul, but if we speak the gospel openly and gently with our lives, we might touch a life with the Good News.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Elijah revives the son of a widow (1 Kings 17:17-24).

Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, for you have res-cued me (Psalm 30).

Second Reading — Paul explains God’s call to him to preach to the Gentiles (Galatians 1:11-19).

Gospel — Jesus raises from the dead the son of a widow in the city of Nain (Luke 7:11-17).

INFORMATION PAGE

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