Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church 1835 Saint Roch Avenue * New Orleans, Louisiana 70117

Phone: (504) 944-0166 * Fax: (504) 948-9555 Email: olssno@arch-no.org

Third Sunday of Advent

Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday

9:00am - 3:00pm

Reconciliation

Saturdays

3:00-3:45pm

and by appointment

Weekday Mass

Schedule

Evening Mass

6:00pm Tuesday

Morning Mass

7:30am

Wednesday-Friday

Weekend Mass

Schedule

4:00pm Saturday

Mass

10:00am Sunday

Mass

Parish Guidelines Registered Parishioners: Registered parishioners have submitted a form to the parish office and use parish support enve-lopes consistently. School of Religion: CCD classes meet on Sundays k-12 for kids who are attending public schools. RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation Classes for those adults wishing to be-come full members of the Catholic Church. See Ms. Diane Dooley.

Reconciliation: Saturdays from 3:00-3:45pm and by appointment. Baptism: Parents must be registered members of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church or another Catholic Parish for at least six months. Godparents MUST be con-firmed Catholics. Parents and God-parents are required to attend a Baptismal Prep Class prior to the baptism. Call the office for more information.

Marriage: The rules of the Dio-cese require at least a 6 month marriage preparation period prior to a wedding. Contact the church office BEFORE making any arrangements and to receive complete instructions. Contact the office for more information. Funerals: Please contact the parish office BEFORE finalizing any arrangements with a funeral home.

Parish Staff

Rev. Emanuel Tanu, SVD Pastor Mr. Brian Gabriel Deacon Ms. Carol Ali Jenkins Secretary Ms. Mira Cosey Housekeeper Ms. Diane Dooley Catechetical Leader Mr. Richard Cheri Director of Music Ministry Dr. S. Carver Davenport Vigil Mass Organist

Parish Mission Statement: Our Lady Star of the Sea Church is a multi-cultural faith community in the historic St. Roch neighborhood. With the support of the Archbishop, we commit ourselves to prayer and service in our community. We are one family centered around Jesus and the Eucharist. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are working to build the kingdom of God.

Website: Olss-no.com

Parish Ministries

Pastoral Council

Finance Council Mr. Eric Johnson

Environment Ministry

Mr. Eric Pepin

Altar Servers

Mrs. Venus Boutte

Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist

Mrs. Monique McConduit

Mrs. Shirley Weaver

Lectors

Mrs. Jeanine Gabriel

Hospitality/Ushers Ms. Nelda Millon

Samaritans Ministry

Mrs. Emma Sampson

Synod Group

Mr. Gerard Mahlmeister Ms. Terese Poche’

Youth Ministry

Ms. Sukari Tassain

Ladies Guild

Ms. Nelda Millon

Adult Dancers

Mrs. Pamela Johnson Mrs. Delisia Crayton

Prayer Ministry

Ms. Marion Henry Mrs. Cindy Giavotella

Isaiah 43 Mentors

Mrs. Jeanine Gabriel

Health Ministry

Mrs. Sabera Pepin

KPC Knights

Mr. Eric Pepin

KPC Ladies Auxiliary

Ms. Delphine Joseph KPC Jr.

Knights/Daughters Mr. Reginald Crayton Ms. Arletta Chambers

Parish is staffed by The Divine Word Missionaries

program. Isaiah 43 pairs young people ages 10for a yearspend four hours a month together by attending monthly work-shops and completing oneuses national best practices to create a supportive environment where mentees can grow.

Volume 107, Issue 50

December 16, 2018

Father Emanuel Tanu SVD God is Good all the time! And all the time God is Good.

Today we celebrate the third Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, it is called “Gaudete Sunday” because the Mass for today (in its original Latin text) begins with the entrance antiphon: “Gaudete in Domino semper” --“Rejoice in the Lord always.” “Gaudete” means “rejoice!”. So, brother and sisters, this is the day that the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it. Today’s readings give us reasons why are to rejoice. Prophet Zephaniah in today’s first reading tells us , “Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel! Be glad and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! The LORD has removed the judgment against you, he has turned away your enemies; the King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst.” St. Paul, in today’s second reading, gives us some more reason why we are to rejoice as Christians. St. Paul says, “Brothers and sisters: Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known

understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Prophet Zephaniah and St Paul remind us to rejoice always as Christians knowing that the Lord is always near to us, that God is understanding. So, give your self permission to be happy, choose to rejoice every day no matter what. Celebrate each day of your life as a gift from God. Get up each morning with a smile on your face and have a song of praise and thanksgiving in your heart. No matter how you feel, no matter what the economy looks like, no matter what the medical reports says, choose to rejoice. You may be in tough times right now but remember this: God is bigger than your problems. So, don’t let anything and anyone steal your joy. Yes, Advent and Christmas is meant to be a time of joy. For indeed; Jesus is the reason for the season. Jesus is the reason to rejoice. Happy Gaudete Sunday- Rejoice in the Lord always! Our Lady Star of the Sea Pray for us!

4:00pm &10:00am Mass $4,452.00 Second Collection: $79.00 Mass, Missals and Plant sale $67.00 Funeral Donations $400.00 Christmas Raffle $130.00 Total: $5,416.00 Thank You For Your Continued Generosity and Support! Please remember that it takes $5,500.00 per week to cover the Parish’s operating expenses .

The Second Collection This Weekend is for

Parish Utilities. Please be as generous as possible

in your giving. Thank You in Advance!

Mass Intentions For The Week Sybil Rattley, Henry & Carrie Pratcher, Audrey Moline, Ernest A. Owens Jr., Katherine Florent, Alton Woods Sr., Shirley Vaughn, Espinosa and DuRapau Family, Sr. Theresa Mary DuRapau, RSM, Philip Dragon, Melvina Dragon Anderson, Raymond DuRapau Bennett, Judith Wheeler, Janith Dejoie-Doley and Annie P. Oliver.

The Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In Loving Memory of Walter C. Wright

Offered By Family

(If you would like to have our sanctuary lamp burn in memory of a loved one or for a special intention, please contact the office.) (Stipend: $15.00 )

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK…

Chisholm, Naomi

Edgerson, Eric Pepin, Albert Fournette, Tiara Jenkins, Alex Martin,

Henry Pratcher, Brenda Savoy, Stella Gilley, Troy Jones, Walter

Wright, Rodney Ricard, Aaron Westrey, Dollie

Thomas, Carolyn Varnado,

Doris Westrey, Joycelyn Poucher, Michael Mae

.

Pastor’s Corner Prayer Corner

Weekly Income For December 8-9, 2018

A Vocation View:

December 16– Third Sunday of Advent

“What ought we to do?” Let joy and gladness show

forth in you. You are called to be the presence of

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Bible Readings For the Week

Sunday: Zep 3:14-18b Phil 4:4-7 Lk 3:10-18 Monday Gn 49:2,8– 10 Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday Jer 23:5-8 Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7 Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14 Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 LK 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24–28 LK 1:46– 56

Date

Meeting / Event

Time &

Place

December 19 Bible Study Parish Center Room 1

December 22 Confession Church 3-4pm

January 5 Sewing Social Saturday

Parish Center Room 110:00am - 1:00pm

Bible Study and Adult Faith Formation: The theme of our Bible Study is An Advent Retreat with Mary. The remaining Bible Study class is Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at 6:30 – 7:45 pm, at the Parish Center, Room 1. Please come and join us.

Increased Offertory

Over the next few weeks, you will be hearing about the upcoming Increased Offertory Program at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. This effort is very important as we move forward with the mission and vision of Our Lady Star of the Sea family, have changed so many lives in our community! In

discussion with your family reflecting on the work we do. We look forward to seeing all of our parishioners at Mass, especially during

Program, please feel free to contact the parish office. Condolences: Condolences to the family of Ms. Margie Faciane and Mr. Albert Fournette, Jr. who passed away last week. Please remember Ms. Faciane and Mr. Fournette and their families in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let your Perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Isaiah 43 Program: We are looking for a volunteer to be in charge of the Isaiah 43 Program here at Our Lady Star of the Sea

Church. If you are interested, please call the office to talk to Fr. Emanuel.

Lectors December 24-25 December 22-23 Monday 6:00pm Leah Pratcher Vigil 4:00pm Christie Taylor Tuesday 10:00am Melba Waddell Sunday 10:00 Bertha Doughty

Eucharistic Ministers Vigil 4:00pm D. Jupiter-L. Jupiter Sunday 10:00am D. Breaux-V. Carter-A. Brown-J. Giavotella December 24-25 Vigil 6:00pm J. Lewis-M. McConduit Christmas Day: V. Carter-M. Henry-A. Hunter-L. Hickman

Christmas Giving Tree: The ornaments on the

purchase a gift for the child the ornament represents. Please place your gift under the tree or bring it to the parish office no later than Wednesday, December 19th. Volunteers

Committee will decorate the church on Sunday December 23, 2018 after

opportunity to earn service hours.

confession, Saturday, December 22nd, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. confession before Christmas.

Christmas Day (the solemnity of The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ) and New Year's Day (The solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God) are Holy Days of obligation.

Christmas Vigil Mass: Monday, December 24th, 2018 at 6:00 pm

5th, 2018 at 10:00 am.

New Year’s Day Mass: Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 at 10:00 am

Calendar 2018

Liturgical Ministers Schedule December 22-25, 2018

Parish News: Parish News:

Christmas and New Year Mass schedule:

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