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 Rev. Thomas Stehlik, C.M., Pastor

Carol Monahan, Administrative Assistant

Regina Fulton, Receptionist

Rose Mary McDonald, Housekeeper

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 coordinator, x143 to book date and time for wedding. Arrange to participate in at least five required sessions with the priest or deacon who will be preparing you for marriage.

Ministry to Sick: Inform the church office when you have a loved one who is sick, shut-in, or hospitalized and unable to attend Mass.

New Parishioner: 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 give the completed form to one of the ushers or mail it to 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

February 26, 2012

1802 Tulane Ave New Orleans, LA 70112-2246

A New Orleans Historic Landmark

Founded in 1844

Entrusted to the pastoral care of the Vincentian Priests and Brothers

since 1858.

Rebuild Center 1803 Gravier St., NOLA 70112

Lantern Light/Feed Jesus Harry Tompson Center 504-273-5573 504-273-5547 Birth Certificate Assistance Showers, Laundry, Phones, ID Assistance Legal Aid, Notary Services, Lunch—Daily Medical Services, Mental Prescription Assistance Health, Hygiene Kits, Mail Restroom Facilities Emergency groceries & financial assistance for area residents only

Catholic Charities ANO 504-273-5561

Interpretive Services & Workers’ Rights Initiative Hispanic Apostolate Community Services Program

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012 – 12:15 p.m. Loan Nguyen (D)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012— 12:15 p.m. Michael A. Schiro, Sr. (L)

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 12:15 p.m. Rosalie V. Tinke (D)

Thursday, March 1, 2012- 12:15 p.m. Hong Tran (D)

Friday, March 2, 2012– 12:15 p.m. The Mandella Family

SANCTUARY CANDLE AND MASS INTENTIONS The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week in loving memory of JOHN RAIMON. If you would like to reserve a date to burn the Candle for someone or for a special intention, please call the church office (522-3141, x141). The Sanctuary Candle offering is $15 for 14 days. The offering for Mass intentions is $5.00 per person per Mass.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS “In continuing our commitment of support and healing, we invite and encourage people who have been sexually abused recently or in the past by clergy, religious or other employees or volunteers of the Archdiocese of New Orleans to call the Victims’ Assis-tance Coordinator: Sr. Carmelita Centanni, MSC, Ph.D, (504) 861-6253.”

YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR THE FOLLOWING PARISHIONERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, AND FOR ALL OTHERS WHO ARE IN NEED OF HEALING:

Bob Smothers Andrew Brown Gladys Butler Christina McNulty Charlie Bassett Mary Duet Marshall Vaughn Wilma Hicks Joanne Slocum John Caron Gerard Tonglet Jane Tonglet Shirley Tonglet Shelia Jones Lawrence Brown Charlie Slocum Mary Willis Alyce Smothers Mamie Brown Landy Lanza Frances Fiegler

To have the name of a parishioner or parishioner’s family member placed on this list, please contact Carol (522-3186 x143) . Note that names will appear on the list for one month (or longer if space allows). Call if you want a removed name placed on the list again. Requests/petitions for prayers for friends and others can be placed in the basket in front of the St. Joseph altar in the church. Petition slips can be found on the back table in the church.

Readings for Feb 27—Mar 4:

Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15- 18; Ps 116; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Joseph Church, rich in heritage, diverse in culture, guided by the Spirit, and embracing all, commits itself to nourishing, supporting and strengthening its parish family, spiritually and physically, through the Sacraments, worship, education and opportunities for ministry, so that through witness it can bring the Gospel to life.

Sunday, February 26, 2012 – First Sunday of Lent

10:00 a.m. Eric Bodker (L) Gerte Potter (D) William D. Dempsey (D) 8:30 p.m. Parishioners and Benefactors

Living Stewardship Now

“Here is the fast you must keep for God: do not commit any wicked deed in your life and serve the Lord with a pure heart; keep his commandments by walking according to his directions and do not let any evil desire enter your heart; have faith in God.”

—The anonymous author of The Shepherd of Hermas, 2nd century A.D.

REBUILD CENTER/LANTERN LIGHT, INC. We are planning for volunteers who will be serving at the Center the week of March 12-17. If you live in the neighborhood and need some minor repairs or yard work done, please contact Sr. Vera 273-5573x116 and we will see if we can meet your needs. -Sr. Vera Butler 17TH MORNING OF SPIRITUALITY FOR MEN Date: Saturday, March 10 – 9AM to 1PM; Place: St. Rita Church – 2727 Lowerline – New Orleans Main Speakers: New Orleans Saints Coaches: Terry Malone – Tight ends and Joe Lombardi – Quarterbacks Subject: “Called to Be Saints” How Does a Catholic Man balance Faith, Family and Work? Eucharistic Celebration: Archbishop Hughes, Celebrant; Father Jeff Harvey, C.M., Homilist Confessions: Will be available; Free coffee and donuts at 8:15 AM.

TREASURE STEWARDSHIP

February 12, 2012 $ 1, 280.00 2nd collection 1,158.00 Catholic Charities

Thank you for your generous support!

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 contin-ues 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 Victims’ Assistance Coordinator at (504) 861-6253

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 26, 2012

CLEAN SWEEP Lent again, we may say with a sigh. What shall we give up this year? If we think only of depriving ourselves, however, we miss the point. Lent is a time for spiritual spring cleaning in preparation for Easter. The Church recommends three things for this season: fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. The purpose of these practices is to help us simplify our lives, to convert our hearts more closely to God, and to grow and de-velop as disciples of Jesus. Fasting may not only mean eating less, it could mean eating healthier foods. We can also fast from behaviors that damage others and ourselves, such as gossiping and anger, sexual im-morality, misuse of alcohol and drugs, or smoking. Increasing or deep-ening our prayer during Lent is not just a matter of saying more prayers. If you are in the habit of prayer, try a different style of prayer: pray a psalm, try a new devotion, or silently sit in God’s presence. Add morn-ing and evening prayer to your day, pray with your family, be more mindful during Mass. Lent has been a traditional time of helping the poor and doing acts of charity and mercy. While we are supposed to be doing this year-round, Lent is a good time get involved and put our-selves to work. Giving alms can be done in more ways than just giving out money to people on the street. It can be done by helping family, friends, and neighbors out of tight situations or being more generous to employees. If you are able to give money at this time, increase what you give to your parish and to some of the many worthy charities such as the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Relief Services, or Catholic Charities. Copyright © 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

CALENDAR

“Engaging Spirituality” sessions, Tuesday & Thursday nights at 7pm in the daily Mass chapel

Monday, March 19—St. Joseph Altar, Mass at 12:00pm