Welcome to St. Louis Cathedral....

On behalf of our Archbishop, Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, our parishioners, deacons, and priests, I welcome you to St. Louis Cathedral and hope that your visit will be a memorable one. January 7, 2018, Archbishop Aymond celebrated Mass, opening the Tricentennial Celebration of the City of New Orleans and recognizing the presence of the Catholic Church here in this location since the city’s founding. You join visitors from across the United States and around the world who have worshipped with us for 300 years. I invite you to consider the Cathedral your parish away from home. It is my prayer that your time here will be a spiritually uplifting experience. I appreciate your generosity in the support of our Cathedral. It is with your help that we are able to maintain its beautiful state, that we may continue to worship God within these walls as has been done since 1718. May God enrich you with many graces and blessings.

Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29, 2018

Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.

— 1 John 3:18

SLC VOLUME 61 NUMBER 21

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter Monday: St. Pius V Tuesday: St. Joseph the Worker Wednesday: St. Athanasius Thursday: Ss. Philip and James; National Day of Prayer Friday: First Friday Saturday: First Saturday; Cinco de Mayo

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The church was being built up, and grew in numbers (Acts 9:26-31).

Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people (Psalm 22).

Second Reading — Let us love not in word or speech, but in deed and truth (1 John 3:18-24).

Gospel — Remain in me, as I remain in you. I am the vine, you are the branches (John 15:1-8).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a or (for the memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58 Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 15:9-17 or Jn 17:11b-19

PRAYER INTENTIONS

Wanda Mary Aizpurua, Steven Bailey, Charlee P. Bath, Rodney Batistella, Kevin Baye, Sylvia Beyer, Alexander Blais, Samuel Blimling, Jr. Walter Bonam, Grayson Bond, Jon Bourdais, Paul Bordelon, Anna Brocato, Kylan Broussard, John Bruno, Trey Michael Bruno, Barbara Butler, Kayla Carriere, Diane Centanni, Drew Chambers, Joe & Susie Chenevert, Valerie Claverie, Rodney Coco, Virgie Cooper, Mary Dahir, Don Daley, Jr. Patricia Daniels, Adrianne DeCarolis, Charles and Ruth Delacerda, Josephine Eva Zeringue Deimel, Elizabeth Douglas, Claire Duplantier, Ben Edmunson, Ivan Edwards, Orly R. Elizondo, Brady Evans, Ed Foulks, Brad Freichter, Robert Friedman; Dylan Frught, Judy Gilmore, Timmy Giroir, Olivia Gonzales, Daniel Grant, Julie Green, Riley Griffin, Ann Griffiths, Louis Hilaire, Harriet Hill, Beth Hingle, Jessica Hong, Carolyn Hornyak, Leroy and Joyce Houston, Charlene Hughes, Sput Hughes, Brandon Jackson, Emily Judice, Tylor Lenart, Fr. Michael Levy, OMI, Robert Maddox IV, Kenneth Maes, Maureen Mallory, George Markey, Doug Masters, Dorothy Martin, Philip Martin, Joshua McAlister, Karla Millet, Gloria Mitchell, Baby Leo Mitchell, Steven Murphey, Lynda Mutchler, Heather Newell, Mike Oddo, C.J. Otillio, Sylvia Otillio; Christina Margaret Mary Luna Perez, John Perkins, Loriann and Joseph Pliska, Donna Poche, Johnny Poche, Wanda Raines, Irlee Redmann, Joel Rivera, Ronald Rizzo, Deborah Roberts, Michael Rudiger, Nora Saldana, Jim Sansone, Anna Mae Saussaye, Bernadina Sceovern, Raymond Schexnayder, Rosalia Serio, Maria Soares, Sister Mary Lou Specha, Jean Stephens, Rebecca Temple & Family, Don Theriot, Noah Townsend, Sal Trabanino, Jim Viola, Mickey James & Pablo Welsh, Lee Whitaker, Marie Williams, Fritz Windhorst, Chris Zimmer

If you are ill or know of someone who is ill and should be included in our prayers, please contact the parish office.

Donald Sykes Sr.+

CHURCH SUPPORT

“YOUR STEWARDSHIP IS THE SOURCE OF OUR GROWTH”

April 15, 2018 First Collection $10,495.00 Diocesan Retired Priests Collection $3,301.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY.

The statement printed above expresses the gratitude felt in response to the generosity of the people of the St. Louis Cathedral parish. For it is your weekly contributions that make much of what is done here at the Cathedral possible. Thanks are extended to those who use Church Support envelopes regularly. If you are not currently using envelopes, please consider doing so that our parish may continue to prosper. If you would like to receive monthly envelopes, kindly visit the Parish Office at 615 Pere Antoine Alley or contact us by phone

SUNDAY, April 29, 2018

9:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Werling+ John Freshno+ Miguel Daez Arturo Ferrufino+ John Petitto Samantha St. Germain Bernard Shepard+ William Joseph Moss+ Parris Voss+ 11:00 AM For the People of the Archdiocese

MONDAY, April 30, 2018

12:05 PM Stas Ryszkowski+

TUESDAY, May 1, 2018

12:05 PM George A. St. Martin+

WEDNESDAY, May 2, 2018

12:05 PM Michel Ryszkowski+

THURSDAY, May 3, 2018 12:05 PM Magdalene Ryszkowski+

FRIDAY, May 4, 2018

12:05 PM Philip and Carmen Salvaggio+

SATURDAY, May 5, 2018

5:00 PM Fr. John Arnone+ Jan Ryszkowski Honoorata Ryszkowski Mariana Kusuma+ Mary George Bouligny+ Ernest Bouligny+ John Michael Murphy, Sr.+ Fr. John Ryan Lillian Ann Tennille+ Lenny Ferguson+ Audrey Cantrelle+ Margarita Gentry+ Patrick J. Flaherty+

MASS INTENTIONS

The Church in the Crescent: Three Hundred

of Catholicism in New Orleans

Old Ursuline Convent Museum 1116 Chartres Street

Monday–Friday 10:00am-4:00pm Last tour starts at 3:15pm

Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm Last tour starts at 2:15pm

Admission $6.00-$8.00

Cathedral Sanctuary Lamp

Our Sanctuary Lamp burns this week in memory of

Fr. John Arnone

Fifth Sunday of Easter 

 

LIVING BRANCHES

The Gospel and second reading for this Fifth Sunday of Easter emphasize the need for us to remain in Christ, and he in us. This shared life finds expression in the image of the one vine and many branches. We become living branches of the vine, members of the Body of Christ through Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation, sacraments of sharing God’s own life. The First Letter of John describes the fruit of this vine as active love of neighbor: “And his commandment is this: we should believe . . . and love one another” (1 John 3:23).

Our first reading from Acts shows us an example of someone who shares in Christ’s life in the person of Saint Paul. Paul’s fearless witness, even at the risk of his life, is proof to everyone that the risen Lord’s Spirit truly fills him with life and is bearing fruit in him.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR

VOCATIONS

TEXT-TO-GIVE We are pleased to announce that the Cathedral is now able to offer Text-to-Give options. To participate send a text message with the dollar amount ($10) to 504-608-5250. The first entry will require a short billing information request.

Remember your Mom in a special way this year by contributing to the flowers which will adorn the altar on Mother’s Day. Envelopes may be placed in the collection basket or dropped off at the Rectory office. Please be sure to include the name of the mom for whom the donation is offered as well as the name of the donor. Any memorials received prior to Tuesday, May 8, 2018 will be recognized in the bulletin on Mother’s Day.

The second collection next weekend will benefit the Catholic University of America, a unique university in the United States. Established by Pope Leo XIII and the U.S. bishops in 1887, it is the national university of the Catholic Church. In addition to alumni who hail from this archdiocese, Catholic University claims one third of the U.S. bishops and 12,000 priests and religious as alumni. In Washington, D.C., the University provides an education based in the Catholic intellectual tradition to almost 7,000 students through its 12 schools. Your support will enable Catholic University to expand its impact in preparing the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation. For more information, visit: collection.cua.edu.

Mother’s Day Flowers

Thanks for your donations.

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS v

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR APRIL

For those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

April was first declared Child Abuse Prevention Month by presidential proclamation in 1983. Since then, April has been a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse.   

A PRAYER FOR HEALING VICTIMS OF ABUSE

God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just: You gave your only Son to save us by his blood on the cross.

Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit

by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters who have been gravely harmed,

and the cries of those who love them. Soothe their restless hearts with hope, steady their shaken spirits with faith.

Grant them justice for their cause, enlightened by your truth. Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds

and transform brokenness into wholeness. Grant us the courage and wisdom, humility and grace, to act with justice.

Breathe wisdom into our prayers and labors. Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace in justice.

We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Copyright © 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.

Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond Archbishop of New Orleans

PARISH STAFF Very Rev. Philip G. Landry, Rector Rev. Terence Hayden, In residence Deacon Richard M. Brady Deacon Ronald J. Guidry Deacon A. David Warriner, Jr. Maureen Scheuermann, Director of Operations Chase Rodrigue, Business & Comm. Coordinator Larry Barabino, Facilities Coordinator  

The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France 615 Pere Antoine Alley New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

Phone 504-525-9585 • Fax 504-525-9583 www.stlouiscathedral.org

MASS SCHEDULE AT ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 12:05 P.M.

Confessions will be heard 11:30 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. SATURDAY -5:00 P.M. VIGIL

Confessions will be heard from 4:15 P.M.-4:45 P.M. SUNDAY – 9:00 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

MUSIC MINISTRY Dreux Montegut, Music Director Lynda Grillot, Music Coordinator Jesse Reeks, Organist St. Louis Cathedral Choir

WEDDING DIRECTORS Mr. Kevin Charpentier Mrs. Sandra Junius Phone: 525-9585 ext. 5351

GIFT SHOPS Mrs. Jolie Sekinger, Manager Cathedral shop located inside the Cathedral Phone: 504-525-9585 ext. 5349 Old Ursuline Convent shop located at 1100 Chartres Street Phone: 504-529-3040 ext. 5363

The Catholic Cultural Heritage Center St. Louis Cathedral, The Old Ursuline Convent, St. Mary’s Church

1100 Chartres • Oldest Building in the Mississippi River Valley

INFORMATION PAGE

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