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Yard Sale
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It’s that time of year again!
Start cleaning out your closets, attics, and garages!
We need your treasures!!
On Saturday, October 15th, St. Joseph Restoration Committee will participate
in the annual Gretna Citywide Yard Sale.
FURNITURE ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING MONDAY,
AUGUST 1st – Please contact Mary Helen Williams (504-450-8481) to set up
time to bring furniture item(s) to Gym at corner of 7th & Newton Sts.
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Beginning Wednesday, September 7 & each Wednesday & Saturday in
September from 9am – 1pm, other items can be donated. The following are
the only items accepted:
Furniture
Kitchen/Household Items
Holiday Decorations
Home Décor (framed pictures, wreaths, mirrors, lamps)
Jewelry
Vintage Clothing & Accessories
Coffee Table Books Only (no other books will be accepted)
Linens (bedspreads/comforters-no sheets or mattresses)
Formal Wear/Prom Dresses (no other clothing will be accepted)
Purses/totes (in good condition)
Religious Articles
Toys & Games
Large riding electronic cars for kids
Gardening & Patio
Camping & Sporting Goods
Bicycles/Exercise Equipment
No electronics
(For safety reasons, please bring donated items clean & in working condition)
Donations may be dropped off on those dates only in the Gym at the corner of Newton &
Seventh Streets (please knock at the double doors on the Newton Street side). You must be
able to bring your own donations – no pick-ups will be scheduled. For more information,
please call Mary Helen Williams 504-450-8481.
The Sneak Peek prior to the Rummage Sale will be on Thurs., October 13 from 5:00 – 9:00
p.m. where you get to bargain shop early for only $5
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023 | LISBON, PORTUGAL
HERE WE GO!
The Archdiocese of New Orleans CYO / Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office has finalized its arrangements and is organizing a pilgrimage to Lisbon, Portugal fromJuly 29 – August 7, 2023 for young adults 18 years of age and over to attend the global World Youth Day celebration with Pope Francis. The pilgrimage will include a 1-day trip to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima.
For more information on pricing and other questions, please visit [nolacatholic.org/wyd2023]nolacatholic.org/wyd2023 or e-mail yam@arch-no.org.World Youth Day 2023 Informational Webinar
Interested in joining the World Youth Day group, but want to learn more?
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
6:30 PM
James Behan, Associate Director for Young Adult Ministry and Marriage and Family Life, will host an informational webinar on Wednesday, June 29th at 6:30 PM to explain what to expect and answer questions.
A copy of the video will be linked tonolacatholic.org/wyd2023 following the meeting.Released to Nowhere
Released to Nowhere is a short and powerful performance that gives a detailed account of the seemingly impossible challenges women face when released from prison and their obstacles to a successful re-entry into society. The actors are actually formerly incarcerated women who know the struggles first hand.
The performance will be preceded by a wine and cheese social and followed by a Q&A with the performers.
Released to N O W H E R E SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. WINE & CHEESE SOCIAL
5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. PLAY / Q&A PANEL
St. Martha Parish Hall - 2555 Apollo Avenue Harvey, LA 70058
Space will be limited for this free event so we ask that you please RSVP by visiting: bit.ly/stmarthaplay
Released to Nowhere is a production of Women Determined, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women recently released from prison to become independent and thriving members of the community.
Sponsors for the St. Anthony Centennial
A & W Catering
Capdebosq’s Catering Service
Gattuso’s
Kim Cadres
Café 615 - Da Wabbit
China Doll
Olive Branch, Algiers
Joe Toomy
Knights of Columbus–Archbishop Blenk Council 1905
We thank our sponsors with heartfelt gratitude
and encourage everyone to patronize
the businesses among these sponsors.
Open to all adults who desire to learn more about St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. People who have benefitted from this seminar include:
-parents
-young adults
-priests
-counselors
-doctors
-school/church administration
-teachers
-catechists
-youth/campus ministers...
if you have a BODY, Theology of the Body is for you!
*Continuing Education Credit (CEC) - any teacher of any subject in the Archdiocese of New Orleans who attends this seminar will receive 12 hours of CEC.
*Certification Options - for those seeking certification/training to teach You: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body OR Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School Edition, we offer certification options with additional required instruction. See link below for details!
ECHO Mini Registration OPEN!
Young adults 18-35 years old are invited to join us for ECHO Mini at Camp Abbey!
Dive into St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, grow in authentic community, and encounter with Christ through the sacraments, art, music, silent prayer, and so much more!
If you've been to ECHO before, a ‘mini’ is a great opportunity to invite your friends to experience a taste of this life-changing retreat!
If finances are an issue, we offer customizable payment plans! Register for the retreat, and then reach out to us!
A feature-length film about the life and legacy of Mother Teresa.
October 3 and 4. (Two Nights Only!)
Theaters across the nation.
Produced by the Knights of Columbus.
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Chili Cookoff On The River
Raffle Prizes: (1) $5,000 and (4) $500
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$50 per ticket
Benefits St Joseph Church Restoration
Drawing October 29, 2022
Chili Cookoff On The River
Only 500 Tickets Being Sold
Winner Need Not Be Present
Winner Must Be 18 Or Older
Tickets can be purchased at the Church Office and at all Masses
COMMUNITY CENTER
FOR LIFE
Thank you for helping to fulfill our mission to share the hope of Christ and provide support to women and families in need! Below is a list of our most needed new items during this time.
● Tubs
● Dr. Brown bottles
● Life factory bottles
● Even flow bottles
● Bassinets
● Pack N’ Plays
● New convertible (or infant) car seats
● Breast pumps
● Cribs manufactured after 2012
Larger Items that are always needed include:
● Gender neutral infant car seat and/or travel system
● Baby Swing and/or Bouncy Seat
Gift cards are among our most needed items at this time:
● Target, Walmart, etc.
For further guidelines on what to purchase, you can locate our Target Baby Registry. To find our registry, go to Target Registry Search Page and click on “Search for an organization”. Type Community Center for Life.
Thank you for your generosity and your support for the mission of CCL.
"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made...Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them." Psalm 139:13-14, 16, ESV
Sanctity of Human Life www.westbankpregnancy.org @wbpregnancy @wbpregnancy 504-227-9090
ABOUT COMMUNITY CENTER FOR LIFE
Community Center for Life is a 501(c)3 pregnancy resource center dedicated to walking alongside women and families facing unplanned pregnancies and saving the life of the unborn. By providing education, counseling, and resources, we desire to help them to thrive before, during, and after the pregnancy. In all we do, we seek to love our neighbors as God commands us and first demonstrated to us through Jesus Christ. Refer women and families facing unplanned pregnancies to Community Center for Life or your local pregnancy resource center.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
1 Refer women and families facing unplanned pregnancies to Community Center for Life or your local pregnancy resource center.
https://pregnancytestingwestbank.com/
2 Pray for women and families facing unplanned pregnancies, for the unborn at risk of abortion, for post-abortive women suffering in silence.
3 Volunteer. CCL presents various volunteer opportunities for Christians who love the
LORD and the gift of life.
4 Give. Make one-time donation or support us monthly. To give now, text PROLIFE to 53555
539 Lafayette Street, Gretna, LA 70053
This year they conducted 1,146 appointments. 161 of them were pregnancy tests. Out of those, 50 clients were considering abortion. But by the end of the year, 41 of 50 had changed their minds! They also performed 42 ultrasounds, 161 additional prenatal and postnatal support visits, and 743 parent support visits for families with children under 4 years.
Your support makes a life-changing impact in our community, and we thank God for you!St. Joseph Restoration Fund Major Contributors of $5,000 or More
St. Joseph Women’s Club
Gretna Historical Society
China Doll Restaurant
Karen Meyers
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
German-American Cultural Center Jefferson Historical Society of LA
John & Anne Kulakowski
Gretna Community Transportation Company
Kenneth & Darnell LeBlanc
Italian-American Society
Gretna Police Benevolent Association The Estate of Charles C. & Louise D. Lyons
Arthur & Brenda Lawson
Rev. Fr. Gary Copping, Pastor
Robert Gelpi
Lois LaBruzza Wiley & Raylyn Beevers Wesley & Shayna Beevers Morvant
Stan & Judy Salathe
Mary Ribaul Bose
Kenneth & Gayle Alfortish
David & Susan Kalil
Thomas “Skip” & Lauren McGinnis Marille & Barbara Faucheux
Kirk Jones & Family
Joel Durkes In Memory of John L Marchese
Brett J. Lawson
In Memory of Hon. Henry Garland Sullivan, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Toomey
In Memory of Dr. Mary Grace Curry
Ted & Gail Heine
The Daul Family
In Memory of Kendall E. Alforthish
In Memory of Darryl F. Alfortish
Bonnie Geers Cucullu
Optimer and Mary RousselWe thank all our Contributors, both great and small, for their gifts of charity.
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Parish Events
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September 19 - September 24
”Becoming Eucharistic People”—Virtual Catholic Conference’s free online event (September 22-24) + How you and your family might make the most out of this season of Eucharistic Revival, What it means to be a truly Eucharistic people, The intention behind the larger revival in the Universal Church, and what you might how to discern your part, How to be Eucharistic in your school, parish, homes, and family, Ways that you can become a catalyst for inspiring a hunger for the Eucharist in those closest to you, How becoming Eucharistic People can transform the way we evangelize in today’s Church.Read More -
Saturday, September 24
The Community Center For Life (on the corner of 6th and Lafayette -- 1 block from St Joseph Church) is in need year-round of baby items for new and young mothers. Items needed are: Similac Advance/Similac ProAdvance Formula, baby wipes, Head-to-Toe Baby Wash, Baby lotion and other Baby Care products, Onesies (gender neutral), bottles (Dr. Brown, Tommee Tippee). swaddles/blankets (gender neutral), gift cards (Target, Walmart, Amazon), and pretty much anything that a baby can use and/or wear. The CCL is also registered at Target as: First Name - Community Center For Life and Last Name: CCL. Thank you in advance for your generosity.Read More -
Saturday, September 24
the annual Rummage Sale is back on, set for Oct. 1, in conjunction with the Gretna Citywide Yard Sale. The Sneak Peek prior to the Rummage Sale will be on Thurs., Sept. 29 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. where you get to bargain shop early for only $5. As of Aug. 1, donated furniture will be accepted for the Rummage Sale. Call Helen Williams at 504.450.8481 to set up a time for you to bring the furniture to the gym on the corner of 7th and Newton Streets. Beginning Wed., Sept. 7 and each Wednesday and Saturday in September from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., other items can be donated. The following are the only items accepted: Kitchen/Household Items Home Décor (Framed Pictures, wreaths, mirrors, lamps) Holiday Decorations Furniture Jewelry Religious Articles Gardening & Patio Toys & Games Tools Coffee Table Books only (No other books) Linens (Bedspreads/comforters, no sheets or mattresses) Purses & Totes (in good condition) Vintage Clothing and Accessories Formalwear, Prom dresses (No regular clothing) Camping & Sporting Goods Exercise Equipment No electronicsRead More -
Saturday, September 24
Chili Cookoff on the River Event Sponsor Gulf Coast Bank And Trust Company $5,000 Raffle Prizes: One - $5,000 cash prize / Four - $500 cash prizes $50 per ticket Drawing October 29, 2022 2:30pm at Chili Cookoff On the River ONLY 500 TICKETS BEING SOLD/WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT-WINNER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER Tickets can be purchased At the Church Office and at all MassesRead More -
Saturday, September 24
Basic workshops for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are being presented this Fall by the Office of Worship. Attendance at a workshop for EMHCs is required before a person can be delegated by the Archbishop to serve in this ministry. Readers are strongly encouraged to attend the workshop for read-ers. The complete schedules and more information can be found on the Office of Worship website at https://nolacatholic.org/lay-liturgical-ministry-formation. Participants are to be pre-registered by their parish before attending. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Worship at 504-861-6300 or worship@arch-no.org.Read More -
Saturday, September 24
The Blue Rose Ball benefitting St. Michael Special School will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to: https://www.stmichaelspecialschool.com/support-smss/blueroseball.cfmRead More -
Sunday, September 25
Academy of Our Lady Alumni will host its annual Christmas Craft Fair on November 5, 2020 from 10am-4pm in the AOL cafeteria. Vendor registration is currently open. Venders looking to participate in the Christmas Craft Fair can register online at: https://theacademyofourlady.org/christmas-craft-fairRead More -
Sunday, September 25
Register today for the 2022 Lord Teach Me To Pray Weekend of Prayer at the Airport Hilton on October 13-16. Go to lordteachmetopray.com and click on Weekend of Prayer for form or call 504-439-5933. All invited to attend LTMTP Retreat with: Fr. William Farge, S.J. , Fr. Carl Joseph Paustian O.P., Fr. Patrick Mary Russell, MFVA. Retreat begins 7 pm Mass, celebrant Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes, Archbishop Emeritus, Thursday October 13, 2022 and concludes with 10 am Sunday Mass October 16, 2022. Early Registration $175. (includes 6 meals). Commute or call Hilton for room at 1-800-872-5914.Read More -
Sunday, September 25, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
St Joseph Church has the 3:00 slots on Sundays and Mondays at the Gretna Bingo Palace. Please come out to play BINGO and support our Church.Read More -
Sunday, September 25, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
CCRNO (Catholic Charismatic Renewal Of New Orleans) sponsors a Weekly Prayer Meeting for Teens and Young Adults every Sunday at Archbishop Rummel High School, in the Rummel Raider Room, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. For updates go to Instagram: @ccrnoyouthRead More -
Monday, September 26
Come join us on Mondays from 4pm to 5:30pm in the St Joseph Auditorium to watch renowned scholars on video present on Catholic topics to help us better understand and live out our Faith. No need to RSVP; just show up. Refreshments are generally served at the gathering, so please come check us out.Read More -
September 26, 3:30 PM - October 6, 6:30 PM
Experience Cabrini High School’s culture of excellence, explore our treasured traditions, and discover the spirit of sisterhood that connects generations of Cabrini Crescents. Join us for Cabrini Open House Thursday, October 6thRead More -
Monday, September 26, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Come Join Us On Monday October 10th for an 6:00 Rosary and 6:30 Mass in honor of the Silver Rose-- A Higher Purpose...... Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. Overview Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.Read More -
Tuesday, September 27
Young adults in their late teens, 20s, and 30s, are invited to attend Christ in the City, a monthly evening of Eucharistic Adoration sponsored by the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Christ in the City will be held on the following Tuesdays beginning at 7:00 PM, with a social hour to follows: October 4, November 8: Notre Dame Seminary Chapel (2901 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans) Archbishop Aymond will be the celebrant at the Christ in the City on September 13th. For more information, please contact James Behan, Associate Director for Young Adult Ministry and Marriage and Family Life, at yam@arch-no.orgRead More -
Tuesday, September 27
The Annual Blessing Of The Pets in honor of St Francis of Assisi will be on Monday October 3rd at 6:00pm at St Anthony in grassy area by bell and on Tuesday October 4th at 6:00pm in the Holy Family Garden at St Joseph. Tuesday's Mass and Novena to OLPH will follow at 6:30PM at St Joseph.Read More -
Tuesday, September 27
Mother Teresa is one of the most inspirational figures of the 20th century. In honor of the 25th anniversary of her passing, the Knights of Columbus has produced a featurelength documentary film on the life and legacy of this beloved humanitarian and the singular vision she and her sisters have embraced to serve the poor. Far more than a documentary, this film is a soaring tribute to a spiritual icon, and a guidepost for all who seek hope today. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to see this definitive film on a modern saint (PG-13) and be inspired to put your faith into action. For more information, visit motherteresamovie.com.Read More -
Tuesday, September 27
Catholic Counseling Service of the Archdiocese of New Orleans will host an Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support Group on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. The group will begin on September 13th and continue weekly until October 25th, 2022. The group will meet at Catholic Counseling Service's main office located at 2814 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orle-ans, LA 70118. The support group will focus on navigating complex grief associated with infant and pregnancy loss. The group setting encourages participants to share experiences and join others who have suffered infant loss for connection, community, and support. The cost for the group is $35 per session. In addition, scholarships are availa-ble to support families with financial needs. For additional information or to register, please contact our office at 504-861-6245 or email CCS@arch-no.org .Read More -
Tuesday, September 27
Tuesdays: Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022, 10:00-11:30am at the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center 5500 St. Mary St. Metairie Presenter: Deacon Rich Eason. Many of us are struggling with all kinds of issues such as: doubts in our faith; stress, worry and fear; temptation; suffering: handling conflict; anger; family matters and self-discipline. These issues are robbing us of our joy in life. The remedy for these issues, as St. Paul tells us, is to learn to pursue Spiritual Excellence. The series on Spiritual Excellence addresses all of these most challenging issues that we have in life, provides remedies for them and helps each participant develop an individual spiritual plan putting us on the path to happiness, holiness and heaven. Donation: $40.00 (Adjustments can be made.) Register on the web: https:nolacatholic.org/asc Email: archspirctr@arch-no.org or call (504) 861-3254.Read More -
Tuesday, September 27, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Please come and join us at St Anthony Church -- Gretna -- on Tuesday mornings at 8:00 AM before Mass to pray the Rosary. Let us pray together for: the end of COVD; the sick, the dying, the abused, those suffering from abortion, the aborted, souls in purgatory, the conversion of sinners; those caught in human trafficking; peace in the world; compassion, understanding; and your special intentions.Read More -
Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 PM
In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help from this icon pictured on the left) we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. This picture of the Blessed Mother with her Divine Son above has helped her provide strength, comfort and even miracles to the faithful for centuries! Come join us for Mass and Novena.Read More
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- Online Giving To St Joseph Church And Shrine -- $$
- Online Giving to St Anthony Church -- $$
- Read Online Clarion Herald Here
- Click Here For Past Bulletins
- Formed.org -- like NetFlix(R) for Catholics -- Join for free
- GRETNA GLANCE -- YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS GRETNA
- St Anthony School Gretna LA
- Purchase A Commemorative Brick In Our Holy Family Garden
- Become A Knight of Columbus -- Online Application
- Become a Volunteer Firefighter at David Crockett Steam Fire Company No. 1
- Find A Mass Wherever You Are @ DiscoverMass.com
- Safe Environment Website For The Archdiocese Of New Orleans
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Mother Church Cookbook For Sale
The Mother Church Cookbook Is the Perfect gift for Mom, mother's to be, or anyone that likes to cook or is forced to cook.Founded in 1857, St. Joseph Church in Historic Gretna is the “Mother Church” of 14 Catholic parishes in West Jefferson all the way to Grand Isle. Built in 1927, this building is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
The Mother Church needs your help. She needs a “face-lift” and major “do-over.” The protective sealant over the stucco on the exterior of the church is crumbling and a minimum of 80% of the sealant must be removed and re-applied, with a paint job to follow. Work on the auditorium is needed as well.
The cookbook benefits the $500,000 Restoration Fund needed to return the Mother Church to her former beauty!
Thank you for your help.
To order, go to top line of this website and click on Mother Church Cookbook or, if you are on a cell phone, look to the left for the three vertical bars on top of each other and click the bars.
Prayer for a Stewardship Parish
Dear Heavenly Father,
My parish is composed of people like me; I help make it what it is.
It will be friendly, if I am.
Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them.
It will do great work, if I work.
It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver.
It will bring other people into its worship and fellowship, if I invite and bring them.It will be a parish of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, and a parish with a noble spirit, if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things.
Therefore, with Your help, O God, I shall dedicate myself to the task of being all things that I want my parish to be.
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- Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Perpetual Help Novena said during mass
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Parish News
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September 8
THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men’s program focused on the development of male leadership in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. The Vision of Man Fully Alive enables men to experience authentic freedom as sons of God. Through living the three-fold mission of abiding presence, joyful service and loving sacrifice, their hearts and homes will experience the joy that God desires. To sustain them on their spiritual journey, the men will be led directly to the three spiritual foods that Christ himself proclaims: The Eucharist, The Word of God, and The Will of God. EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF TRANSFORMATION AS YOU DISCOVER: • Eight new speakers, new personalities, and new topics, while still building on the foundational formation of the first three years of TMIY formation. • The path to authentic spiritual freedom, the beauty of the Eucharist, and the power of the Holy Spirit in action from a passionate and dynamic Franciscan Friar. • A deeper understanding of each of the four gospels from one of the best theologians in the world. • An epic real life story from the underground mafia of London to the heights of spiritual freedom. • The secrets of superabundant relationships from one of the world’s experts on purity and chastity. • Intellectual clarity on the misconception that causes the largest percentage of Catholics and all Christians to abandon their faith. • The harmony of faith and science from one of the foremost leaders in this field. • The personal journeys and spiritual implementation from three men who have over 25 years of combined TMIY experience and contemplation. • A systematic and uniquely personal plan for every man, no matter where they are in their spiritual life. Please join us for Breakfast September 9th at 5:45am. We will begin our presentation at 6:15am, followed by Small Group Discussion. We will have you out by 7:30am. TMIY runs 13 consecutive Fridays in the Fall and, after a brief break for the Holidays, will run 13 consecutive Fridays in the Spring. REGISTER FOR THIS FREE PROGRAM ONLINE AT WWW.TMIY.ORGRead More -
September 6
Interested in Catholic Youth Groups for 5th through 12th Grades? Click on this article for information.Read More -
August 11
Pregnant and parenting moms in need are in our parishes and our neighborhoods. As Pope Francis reminds us, our parishes need to be “islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of indifference.” Everyone in the parish community should know where to refer a pregnant woman in need. For more information on how to help, visit https://nolacatholic.org/protecting-the-unbornRead More -
July 23
God designed marriage as an "intimate partnership of life and love" (see Gaudium et spes, no. 48). In God's design, marriage is a unique union of one man with one woman "for the whole of life" (see Canon 1055, The Code of Canon Law). Marriage is oriented to the good of the spouses and to the creation and nurture of new human life (see Gaudium et spes, no. 48). Making decisions therefore, about when and how many children to have in marriage is a sacred responsibility that God has entrusted to husband and wife. This is the foundation of what the Church calls, "Responsible Parenthood," the call to discern God's will for your marriage while respecting His design for life and love. The Catholic Church supports the methods of Natural Family Planning (NFP) because they respect God's design for married love. In fact, NFP represents the only authentic approach to family planning available to husbands and wives because these methods can be used to both attempt or avoid pregnancy. When learning about NFP, it is important to know that: Natural Family Planning is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve and avoid conception. These methods are based on the observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman's menstrual cycle. Some natural methods include use of fertility monitors to better understand the time of the wife's fertility. Married couples using NFP to postpone conception abstain from intercourse and genital contact during the fertile phase of the wife's cycle. No drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid pregnancy. Married couples who use NFP to attempt a pregnancy, make use of the fertile window--the optimum time when conception is likely. NFP reflects the dignity of the human person within the context of marriage and family life, promotes openness to life, and recognizes the value of the child. By respecting the love-giving and life-giving natures of marriage, NFP can enrich the bond between husband and wife. (Standards for Diocesan Natural Family Planning Ministry, p. 23) ---- https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planningRead More -
July 15
Someone is sending out a text message saying that they are Rev Gary Copping and is in need of a favor. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM! This is not Fr. Gary.Read More -
July 10
Scandal, division, disease, doubt. The Church has withstood each of these throughout our very human history. But today we confront all of them, all at once. Our response in this moment is pivotal. In the midst of these roaring waves, Jesus is present, reminding us that he is more powerful than the storm. He desires to heal, renew, and unify the Church and the world. How will he do it? By uniting us once again around the source and summit of our faith—the Holy Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is the joyful, expectant, grassroots response of the entire Catholic Church in the U.S. to this divine invitation. Sign up for the Heart of Revival newsletter today and learn how you can get involved: http://www.eucharisticrevival.orgRead More -
July 3
"Greetings! My name is Sterling Stafford, and I've loved worshipping with you at St. Joseph and St. Anthony. I'm spreading the word about the mission I'm joining August, called Christ in the City. (https://christinthecity.org/) I was drawn to serve with CIC because I love helping the people who go unseen in society. I'll be serving the poor and homeless in Denver, CO by meeting them on the streets with compassion, service, and care, just as Jesus did. I have to raise $10,000 to fund this amazing mission, and I'm looking for people who'd like to help me support the homeless. If you're interested in donating or simply learning why this mission is so good, please call or text me at 504-982-3339 or email slingshots123@gmail.com. You can also donate or learn more about me and my vision at my personal link, https://christinthecity.org/sterling/ . When I share conversations and meet with the homeless, who struggle daily to find hope and dignity in life, Jesus shows me His loving and generous heart for all people, especially the poor. I know the same will happen if you join. With God's Peace, Sterling StaffordRead More -
July 3
During the German-Amercian Cultural Center's Maifest celebration, a couple who are videographers came by and did extensive on-camera interviews about their beer garden and museumRead More -
July 2
WE'RE HIRING JOIN OUR TEAM Office Manager Responsible for ensuring optimal dayto-day operation of the organization and project management. Minimum Qualifications A college degree in relevant field or 2 years of experience in administrative support and/or management. Organizational skills and team management experience Send Your Resume or questions hfranklin@westbankpregnancy.org APPLY NOW! Perks Contribution to a life-saving mission! 28-hours a week part-time Salaried position with generous paid time off, including paid holidays. +++ In addition to the job, we are also looking for medical professionals who may be able to commit to volunteer a few hours a week for our center. If you know of any pro-life RNs and OBGYN doctors and ultrasound techs, please help me be connected to them.Read More
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July 21
Nothing brings the Gospels to life like a Catholic Holy Land Pilgrimage Tour to the Holy Land and Jerusalem. During the course of the pilgrimage tour, you will walk in the Footsteps of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and the Apostles, visiting and celebrating daily Mass in the most important Shrines and Basilicas of Christianity. You will visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, where the Angel of the Lord appeared to the Virgin Mary, and she professed her Magnificat. You will visit Bethlehem and celebrate the birth of Christ at the Church of the Nativity. During this Holy Land Pilgrimage tour, you will have the opportunity to renew your baptismal vows at the Jordon River and your wedding vows in Cana, where Jesus performed His first Miracle. You will spend two days around the Sea of Galilee where Jesus began His ministry, preaching to thousands as He gave His sermon of the Mount of Beatitudes, and miraculously fed the multitudes with fish and loaves of bread. The highlight of the Holy Land Pilgrimage Tour will be in Jerusalem where you will pray in the Garden of Gethsemane and experience the Lord’s Passion along the Via Dolorosa, (the Way of the Cross) on the way to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre which marks the place where Jesus was put to death on Calvary, and was buried and rose again! Visits to Mount Tabor, Sepphoris, Bethany, and Jericho are just some of the other places that you will visit on this pilgrimage. Get the details and book online| www.catholicjourneys.com/copping | or call 800-715-6670Read More
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Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church
Since 1857, when Fr. Thaddaeus Anwander, CSSR, celebrated the first Mass in Gretna on Christmas Day, until the present time, God has blessed our St. Joseph Parish with dedicated priests, religious nuns, and laymen and women, to carry on the life of St, Joseph Parish.
May this Website help us to acknowledge our past, to recognize our brothers and sisters in Christ of the present, and to unite our parish family ever more in the future. -
Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día
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Confession Times
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM and on request
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM and on request 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM AT ST ANTHONY (also available by appointment during week)
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Adoration Times
- Monday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rosary and Adoration take place 1 hr before Noon Mass M-F
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rosary and Adoration take place 1 hr before Noon Mass M-F
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rosary and Adoration take place 1 hr before Noon Mass M-F
- Thursday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rosary and Adoration take place 1 hr before Noon Mass M-F
- Friday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rosary and Adoration take place 1 hr before Noon Mass M-F
- 1st Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM AT ST ANTHONY after mass, along with novena to Sacred Heart
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Word on Fire
