CONTACT US Church: 504-522-3186; 522-3187 Church Fax: 504-522-3171 E-mail Address: stjoseph@bellsouth.net Website Address: www.stjosephchurch-no.org

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, Housekeeping

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

August 26, 2018

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

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2018

Monday, August 27, 2018—St. Monica

12:15 p.m. Anthony D’Alfonso; Joseph D’Alfonso

Tuesday, August 28, 2018—St. Augustine

12:15 p.m. Beverly Cook; John P. Cronin (+)

Wednesday, August 29, 2018—Passion of John the Baptist

12:15 p.m. Kay Brandau (+); Dolores Paul (+)

Thursday, August 30, 2018—

12:15 p.m. Gloria Keller (+)

Friday, August 31, 2018—

12:15 p.m. Ken Kussman; Beverly Gouldman (+)

YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR THE FOLLOWING PARISHIONERS , WHO ARE IN NEED OF HEALING:

Anthony Blaise, Clarke Bordelon, Lawrence & Mamie Brown, Cheryl Butler, Beverly Cook, John Caron, John Gebbia, Sylvia Daily-Powell, Joseph Delay, Bernardine Dupre, Terry Eggleston, Linda Elwood, Heather Faircloth, Winston Falgout, Frances Fiegler, Darrell & Ramona Ford, Mark Eiserloh, Shirley Gaither, Roselyn Hansen, Madonna Hayden, Sarah Hollier-Watkins, Bette & Ken Kussman, Landy Lanza, James Leung, Andrew Marino, Sara Marino, Priscilla Martin, Karen McCoy, Hazel McMiller, Donna Moore, Regina Pichoff, Tina Roderfeld, Pippy Sanders, Anita Schexnayder; Louise Sonnier, Malcolm Taylor, Mel & Gaspar Schiro; Jane Tonglet, Fritz Tripkovich, George Tripkovich, Georgiana Prevost, Marion Vaughn, Juanita Ware, Warren Webster, Cathleen Ward, Helen Wilson, Mary Willis, Lynn Williams, Monica Whitherspoon, Charlie & Joanne Slocum, Mike Yazbeck.

10:00 am Charles Leaumont (+); Josephine Cyr (+); James Rizzuto, Jr. (+); E.J. Victrano (+); Anna Mae Greco (+)

8:30 pm St. Joseph Parishioners and Benefactors

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, August 26 One in Faith #1096

Mon: 2 Thes 1:1-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22

Tues.: 2 Thes 2:1-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26

Wed.: 2 Thes 3:6-18; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 6:17-29

Thur: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51

Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-11; Mt 25:1-13

Sat.: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-21; Mt 25:14-30

Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

SANCTUARY CANDLE AND MASS INTENTIONS

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week to pray for the eternal rest of Benjamin Balser and Anna Mae Greco. 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 two weeks. The offering for Mass intentions is $5.00 per Mass.

Signs of the Times Basic Principles of Catholic Social Teaching on Immigration http://www.usccb.org

First Principle: People have the right to migrate to sustain their lives and the lives of their families.

At the end of World War II, with the fall of the Nazi empire and the subsequent creation of the Soviet "Iron Curtain," Europe faced an unprecedented migration of millions of people seeking safety, food, and freedom. At that time, Pope Pius XII wrote Exsul Fa-milia (The Emigre Family), placing the Church squarely on the side of those seeking a better life by fleeing their homes.

When there is a massive movement of people such as during a war, natural disaster, or famine, the lands that receive these dis-placed people may be threatened. The influx may make it difficult for the native population to live securely, as the land has limited resources. Even in more orderly migrations, such as in the United States, citizens and residents of the land may fear that newcom-ers will take jobs, land, and resources, impoverishing the people already present.

Because of the belief that newcomers compete for scarce resources, immigrants and refugees are at times driven away, resented, or despised. Nevertheless, the first principle of Catholic social teaching regarding immigrants is based on biblical and ancient Chris-tian teaching that the goods of the earth belong to all people. While the right to private property is defended in Catholic social teaching, individuals do not have the right to use private property without regard for the common good.

Every person has an equal right to receive from the earth what is necessary for life. Moreover, every person has the right to educa-tion, medical care, religion, and the expression of one's culture. In many places people live in fear, danger, or dehumanizing pov-erty. Clearly, it is not God's will that some of his children live in luxury while others have nothing. In Luke's Gospel, the rich man was condemned for living well while Lazarus, the poor man, starved at his doorstep (Lk 16:19-31).

Studying the Catholic Faith and or joining the Church: This process is for all Adults (17+) and families who want to learn about the Catholic faith and are open to God’s invitation to full membership in the Church, as well as for those who are returning to the Church after an absence. Following the ancient Rite of Christian Initiation, a non-pressure approach to deepening in faith, walking with the faith community. Starts: August 16th, 6:30pm (See Fr. Tom / Sr. Claire)

Notre Dame Seminary will be hosting a Lay Enrichment Series this fall in order for lay men and women to con-tinue their faith formation. Expert speakers will help you grow in your understanding of the Faith and move into a more mature and informed relationship with the Lord. For more information or to register, please visit www.nds.edu/les or contact the Lay Programs Office by email at maoffice@nds.edu or by phone at (504) 866-7426. Ext. 742.

TREASURE & STEWARDSHIP

Sunday, August 19….…....$ 5,079.00

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 avail-able; 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 and your message will be received confidentially by a mental health professional. Anyone can make a direct call during regular business hours to the Victims’ Assistance Coordinator at (504) 861-6253.

A s f o r m e a n d m y h o u s e h o l d, w e w i l l s e r v e t h e L O R D . — Joshua 24:15b

PARISH CALENDAR

28 Aug. Tuesday, Archbishop’s Mass of Healing 6 pm

6 Sept. Thursday, RCIA (meets in chapel of church) 6:30 pm

HOUSEHOLDS IN GOD’S SERVICE In the ancient world, “household” was a wide-reaching con-cept. When Joshua today speaks of his household serving the Lord, he meant not just those people who lived inside his walls or those related to him by blood or marriage; he meant servants and their families, and anyone indebted to him in any way. Even his livestock and other possessions would be consecrated to ser-vice of God. In our world, we value allowing individuals their freedom to choose how they live. But, as we discern our vocation as disci-ples of Jesus, we can come to realize how far-ranging the “households” of our lives still are: how we act toward our spouses, children, roommates or anyone we live with; our be-havior with neighbors; or in public as we encounter many “strangers” every day in stores or traffic who suddenly are “next door” to us. How can we use our time, our resources, or gifts for selfless reasons rather than personal gain? We all have a “house-hold” that must be consecrated to service of the Lord our God.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The LORD, our God, protected us along our entire journey (Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b).

Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34).

Second Reading — Christ nourishes and cherishes the church because we are members of his body (Ephesians 5:21-32). Gospel — We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God (John 6:60-69).

Pope Francis’ August Intention

That any far-reaching decisions of econo-mists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.

Congratulations:

to the Recently Baptized:

Elleanna Emmalee

INFORMATION PAGE

CHURCH NAME: St. Joseph BULLETIN NO. 460100 CONTACT: Fr. Tom Stehlik (504) 522-3186 x142 DATE: Bulletin –8/19; submitted Tuesday, Aug 22, at 3:00 pm PAGES 4 TRANSMISSION: SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2007 Adobe 9 MX XP Special Note: please send us 250 copies