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

April 17, 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

Fourth Sunday of Easter April 17, 2016

Monday, April 18, 2016—

12:15 p.m. Betty Bell (+)

Tuesday, April 19, 2016—

12:15 p.m. Jim Stehlik (+);

Wednesday, April 20, 2016—

12:15 p.m. Eddie Hurley (+)

Thursday, April 21, 2016—

12:15 pm Mother Angelica (+)

Friday, April 22, 2016—

3:00 pm Eretta & Leroy (+) Perrin Anniversary

SANCTUARY CANDLE AND MASS INTENTIONS

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week to pray for the eternal rest of Claire Scheyd. 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 Brown Mike Mullin Clarke Bordelon Mary Willis Mamie Brown 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: Marshall Vaughn, Gabe Barkate(+); Samuel & Myrtle Weaver (+); Ben & Ester Eble (+); David Cochiara (+)

8:30 pm Mass: St. Joseph Parishioners and Benefactors

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, April 17….. One in Faith #1016

Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42-43; Jn 10:11-18

Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1-7; Jn 10:22-30

Wed.: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67; Jn 12:44-50

Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89; Jn 13:16-20

Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6

Sat.: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14

Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

We often say God is the most important, or one of the most important, relationships in our life. Is that true? If so, think about how much one-on-one time is spent on that relationship. Just thinking about prayer in this way helps us over come the barrier of “I’m too busy.” It helps us to recognize our priorities, which can make us want to spend some time with God. Often we have unrealistic expectations about how much time we will spend in prayer. It is not uncommon to set goals that are out of line with what we are realistically able to do or at least able to do at the start.

So first, try being reasonable. Start with ten minutes in the morning or evening. Surely you can spare that for the Creator of the Universe, your Lord and best friend! It needn’t be anything more than that, to begin with. You don’t run a mara-thon before you’ve been able to run around the block.

Think about it, again, as a personal relationship. If a friend you hadn’t heard from in years called and said, “Hi! Can we talk for just ten minutes? I’d love to catch up!” wouldn’t you be grateful? Think of God welcoming your prayer like that. God will enjoy those ten minutes. Knowing that may help you to enjoy them too.

There’s no one way or right way to get started again. Whatever works for you is best. Read a Psalm to start the day; the daily Mass readings, pray about God’s will for you as you reflect on your calendar each day. Stop in and visit the church or pray on a park bench. Say the Hail Mary, the Rosary or a devotion that you find helpful. Keeping in touch is the point.

Parish Council Meeting Thursday, May 21, 6:30pm Meet in the Rebuild Center Congratulations to the Neophyte Catholics who were received into Full Communion in the Catholic Church on Easter: + Beverly + Kelly + Donald + TaRon + Solomon +

First Commuion Congratulations to Audry and Avery who receive their First Communion today on Easter Sunday!

TREASURE & STEWARDSHIP

Sunday Collection April. 10, 2016…...$ 8,915.00

Easter Flowers…..…………………………...470.00

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

Know that the Lord is God; we are his people, the flock he tends Psalm 100

PARISH CALENDAR

April 21 Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm Rebuild Center

May 7 Whitney Plantation, Trip leaves in the morning. More info. to come + signup sheet

May 8 Mother’s Day Bake Sale sponsored by Marian Sodality

Pope Francis’ April Intentions

Universal: That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor.

Evangelization: That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid politi-cal-religious conflicts.

Congratulations to all who made their Confirmation on March 29th: Hannah, Louie, Langston, Michael, Mitch and Tommy.

THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK

In Christian art, the earliest depictions of Jesus Christ were not of his crucifixion or of his resurrection. The first known renderings of Jesus show him as the Good Shepherd, the image put before us in today’s readings. In the Gospel passage Jesus reveals that he is the shepherd and his follow-ers are his “flock.”

In the first and second readings, we are told more about the flock. The passage from Acts assures us that both Jews and Gentiles are called to follow Jesus. It is faith, not birth-right, that makes us part of the company of believers. In the passage from the book of Revelation we learn that the flock that follows this Lamb of God will also be washed in his blood. They will endure a time of trial before they enjoy eternal life. Be assured of the promise, we are told, but know there is a price to be paid.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The Jews angrily reject Paul and Barnabas’ preaching. They then turn their energies to the Gentiles (Acts 13:14, 43-52).

Psalm — We are his people, the sheep of his flock (Psalm 100).

Second Reading — John envisions a great white-robed multi-tude standing before the throne and before the Lamb. (Revelation 7:9, 14b-17).

Gospel — My sheep hear my voice; they follow me. I give them eternal life (John 10:27-30).

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