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

October 15, 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

Twenty-eighth Sunday Ordinary Time October 15, 2017

Monday, October 16, 2017—St. Hedwig

12:15 p.m. Mike Starsney (+); Bennett Joseph, Sr. (+); Nick Ford

Tuesday, October 17, 2017—St. Ignatius of Antioch

12:15 p.m. Phillip D’ Alfonso

Wednesday, October 18, 2017—St. Luke, Evangelist

12:15 p.m. Bennett Joseph, Jr.

Thursday, October 19, 2017—St. John de Brebeuf

12:15 pm Mel Schiro

Friday, October 20, 2017—St. Paul of the Cross

12:15 pm David Cochiara (+)

SANCTUARY CANDLE AND MASS INTENTIONS

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week to pray for the eternal rest of Bert Wallace. 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, 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; Bobby Shackleton, 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 St. Joseph Parishioners and Benefactors

8:30 pm Todd Hurley (+); John Foto (+);

1 8 1 7 Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) Bicentennial Anniversary 2 0 1 7

On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 a Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of the Bicentennial of the Priests and Brothers of the Congregation of the Mission, founded by Vincent de Paul, was celebrated to give thanks for 200 years of service and ministry in the United States. The community is also celebrating the 400 year anniversary of the found-ing of the charism.

Xavier University Scholarship

To honor our anniversary, charism and heritage in New Orleans the Vincentian Community has established a scholarship at Xavier University to provide assistance for students who have shown an inter-est and commitment to Racial Harmony, Justice and Peace. The Vincentian community has donated $100,000 and is inviting the faithful of New Orleans to make donations to help us reach our goal of $200,000. When construction of the current St. Joseph church was completed, the Vincentians worked with Mother Drexell to set up and minister in the first Black Catholic Parish which was called St. Katherine and located in what is now the Tulane Medical Complex down the street. We appreciate your support.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, Oct. 15 One in Faith # 1116

Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145; Lk 10:1-9

Thurs.: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1-6; Lk 11:47-54

Friday: Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7

Sat.: Rom 4:13-18; Ps 105:6-9; Lk 12:8-12

Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

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.

Archdiocesan Men’s Retreat The Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center will sponsor a Men's Retreat Oct. 20-22, 2017, led by Rev. Bo Majors, entitled "The Nuts and Bolts of the Spiritual Life." on how to answer the call to holiness while being immersed in family and career. For more information see flyer on bulletin board.

World Youth Day will be celebrated on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at the Morial Con-vention Center beginning at 9:00 AM. The Archbishop will celebrate Mass with our young people at 3:30 PM during the conference. The Mary, Queen of Peace Substance Addiction Ministry presents “The Opioid Epidemic” on October 17, 2017, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center at 1501 West Cause-way Approach in Mandeville. For info. call 985-626-7905.

TREASURE & STEWARDSHIP

Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017…….$ 4,389.00

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.

I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Psalm. 23:6

PARISH CALENDAR

Oct. 19 Catholic Social Ministry Mtg. Thursday (6:30 pm) Oct. 26 RCIA Thursday (6:30pm Chapel in Church) Oct. 22 Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sunday (10 am/8:30pm)

Pope Francis’ October Intention

That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the

opportunity to contribute to the common good.

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 HEAVENLY BANQUET The mountain of the Lord described in today’s first reading is a place where there is no more hunger, no more weeping, and no more division of any kind. We need to pause and ponder these images every now and then, espe-cially given the fact that we live in such a fractured world.

The responsorial psalm continues to paint a picture of a place where only goodness and kindness flourish. These readings describe the heavenly banquet, to which God calls each of us through baptism and continues to call us throughout our lives.

Let us “RSVP” to God’s invitation and live our lives con-sistent with gospel values so that one day we will be wel-comed to the table of the kingdom.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — On this mountain the LORD will make for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines (Isaiah 25:6-10a). Psalm — I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life (Psalm 23). Second Reading — God will supply whatever you need (Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20). Gospel — I have prepared my banquet, and everything is ready. Come to the feast! (Matthew 22:1-14

INFORMATION PAGE

CHURCH NAME: St. Joseph BULLETIN NO. 460100 CONTACT: Fr. Tom Stehlik (504) 522-3186 x142 DATE: Bulletin 10-15-17; submitted Tuesday, Oct 10 at 6:00 pm PAGES 4 TRANSMISSION: SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2007 Adobe 9 MX XP Special Note: please send us 200 copies