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

November 5, 2017

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

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 5, 2017

Monday, November 6, 2017—

12:15 p.m. Zelda Reuter (+)

Tuesday, November 7, 2017—

12:15 p.m. B.J. Stwewart, Jr. (+); Joseph G. Schiro

Wednesday, November 8, 2017—

12:15 p.m. David Cochiara (+)

Thursday, November 9, 2017—Latern Basilica

12:15 pm Mark Brandin (+)

Friday, November 10, 2017—St. Leo the Great

12:15 pm Bucky Morrissey (+)

SANCTUARY CANDLE AND MASS INTENTIONS

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week to pray for the eternal rest of B. J. Stewart. 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 two weeks. The offering for Mass intentions is $5.00 per Mass.

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

Willie Arnaudville, Charlie Bassett, Anthony Blaise, Clarke Bordelon, Lawrence & Mamie Brown, Cheryl Butler, John Caron, John Gebbia, Sylvia Daily-Powell, Bernardine DuPre, Ben Eble III, Terry Eggleston, Linda Elwood, Heather Faircloth, Winston Falgout, Frances Fiegler, LaDonna Finch, Fr. Lou Franz, CM, Mark Eiserloh, Warren Frught, Madonna Hayden, Sarah Hollier-Watkins, Shelia Jones, Bennett Joseph , Jr., Ken Kussman, Landy Lanza, Jannie Ledet, Allen Maldonado, Sara Marino, Priscilla Martin, Karen McCoy, Mike Mullin, Hazle McMiller, Donna Moore, Regina Pichoff, Mark Raymond, Tina Roderfeld, Pippy Sanders, Mel & Gaspar Schiro; Anita Schexnayder; Charlie & Joanne Slocum, Melissa Tanet Collins, Sr. Malcolm Taylor, Jane Tonglet, George Tripkovich, Marion Vaughn, Juanita Ware, Darrell Walker, Fr. George Weber CM, Mary Willis, Lynn Williams.

10:00 am David Datremont (+); Rosemary McDonald

8:30 pm St. Joseph Parishioners and Benefactors

Remembering and Praying for the Faithful Departed

The practice of praying for the dead is rooted first in Christian belief in eternal life that come from Jesus’ teachings and are foreshadowed in the disciples experience that Jesus had risen from the dead. Although we are separated from our earthly body at death, our relationship with God transcends death itself.

Praying for the dead has further origins in our belief in the Communion of the Saints. Living members of this community often pray and intercede for each other by prayers and through spiritual support. The faithful de-parted continue to be members of the Body of Christ, of the Communion of all the baptized. We believe that as human beings we need of God’s mercy and forgiveness and after death there will be a process or period of purification. We continue to aid our brothers and sisters with our prayers and ask them to help us with theirs.

Prayers for those who have died often begin at the bedside with family members. In many places it is custom-ary to meet and pray for nine days or a novena. The Order of Christian Funerals has a Vigil Service, Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal. We remember them with Masses on special occasions throughout the year or on the anniversary of their death. At every Eucharist we remember those who have died and ask God to be mer-ciful and remove any barriers that might keep them from entering into eternal peace and life.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, Nov. 5 One in Faith # 1125

Mon.: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-36; Lk 14:12-14

Tues.: Rom 12:5-16; Ps 131:1-3; Lk 14:15-24

Wed.: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1-9; Lk 14:25-33

Thursday: Ez 47:1-12; Ps 46:2-9; Jn 2:13-22

Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8

Saturday: Rom 16:3-27; Ps 145:2-11; Lk 16:9-15

Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18; Mt 25:1-13

Who Dat Basket The Marian Sodality is sponsoring a raffle for the New Orleans Saints Party Basket that will be raffled off on December 17. Tickets are $5 and all proceeds benefit the Vincentian Bicentennial Xavier University Scholarship. Tickets can be purchased after Mass in church or by contacting any member of the Sodality.

Movie Screening The Servants of Mary, Ministers to the Sick, cordially invite you to a memorable evening view-ing of the movie Light of Soledad at the Jefferson Performing Arts Theater, 6400 Airline Drive in Metairie, Friday, November 10, 2017, at 7:00 PM. This award-winning movie is the beautiful story of St. Maria Soledad, their foun-dress. All tickets are general admission and can be purchased that night at the cost of $10.00 each. There is free, lit and secure parking for all. The lobby and concessions open at 6:00 PM and the theatre doors open at 6:30 PM.

Respect Life / Adoption The Respect Life gathering with a focus on Adoption will be held on Thurs., Nov. 8, 2017, at 6:00 PM at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 1900 Greenwood DR, LaPlace. Susan Scotton, an adoptive mother, will present. Come join us, pray together, learn more about the issues, and network!

TREASURE & STEWARDSHIP

Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017…….$ 6,900.00

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.

Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord. John 14:23

PARISH CALENDAR

Nov. 5 & 19 Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sunday, 10 am / 8:30pm Nov. 9 & 30 RCIA Thursday (6:30pm Chapel in Church) Nov. 29 Catholic Social Ministry Mtg. Wednesday (6:30 pm)

Pope Francis’ November Intention

That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual

understanding, especially with those of other religions.

The new exhibit of the Catholic Cultural Heritage Center, “The Church in the Crescent: 300 Years of Catholicism in New Orleans, will have its Gala on October 13, 2017, at 6:30 PM at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum. For tickets call Christin Merri field at 985-320-9822. Exhibit opens 10/14/17

THE GREATEST AMONG US Whom do you admire? Is it a celebrity, super-athlete or a billionaire? These are people whom the world exalts as great. Like the Pharisees in today’s Gospel, they have places of honor wherever they go. Would you like to fol-low in their footsteps? The scriptures for today offer different examples for us to follow. Jesus tells us that the greatest among us are the servants. These are the people we are to honor and imitate. We are called to be more like Paul, who worked hard to serve the needs of his communities, and Jesus, who gave his life in service to the world.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Do we not have one father? Did not the one God create us? (Malachi 1:14b — 2:2b, 8-10).

Psalm — In you, Lord, I have found my peace (Psalm 131).

Second Reading — You have received not a human word but the word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13).

Gospel — Call no one your father on earth; you have but one Father, the one in heaven (Matthew 23:1-12).

INFORMATION PAGE

CHURCH NAME: St. Joseph BULLETIN NO. 460100 CONTACT: Fr. Tom Stehlik (504) 522-3186 x142 DATE: Bulletin 11-5-17; submitted Tuesday, October 31 at 6:00 pm PAGES 4 TRANSMISSION: SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2007 Adobe 9 MX XP Special Note: please send us 200 copies