St. Anthony of Padua Church www.sapparish.org December 6, 2015

On March 13, Pope Francis called for an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy,

which will begin on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2015

and will conclude on the Solemnity of Christ the King, November 20, 2016. A Jubilee

is dedicated time on the Church calendar, during which we place a special emphasis

on our relationship with Christ and one another. Throughout this Jubilee Year of

Mercy, the Church is called to emphasize her mission of mercy. We are called to wit-

ness to society the act of mercy that Jesus displayed on the cross—forgiving those

who crucified him. Our Archdiocese seeks to make this Year a time of spiritual con-

version to the mercy of God. By embracing the merciful love of the Father, through

the Sacrament of Reconciliation, in living out our baptismal call of service, or when

going on pilgrimage, we open ourselves to the transforming love of the One who

raised Jesus from the dead. As missionaries of mercy, we are sent to encounter Jesus

in others and witness with joy to all.

A Jubilee Brochure

TRY * SHOW * LIVE GOD’S MERCY

UPCOMING EVENTS

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: If you are interested in becoming Catholic, it’s not too late to join RCIA. Please call the parish office for information on how to register. 3

Religious Education: Registration for classes are still being accepted. Classes held each Tuesday from 6:15pm to 7:30pm in the school auditorium. Parents are required to pick their child up from the auditorium at dismissal. Contact Joyce at 482-3984 for info.

Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of Faith: Due to the busy holiday season, the December Tuesday evening viewings of this DVD series has been postponed to January.

2016 JANUARY RETREAT: The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Or-leans (CCRNO) will sponsor its annual Holy Spirit Teen and Young Adult Retreat on January 8-10 at the Landmark Hotel on Severn Avenue in Met-airie. Registration closes December 15. For info visit www.ccrno.org or atyouth@ccrno.org.

Save the Date:

MLK Day of Service Honoring the Legacy and

Dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday,

January 18, 2016. For details or to register,

please call 861-6207.

Special Music for the Season at St. Anthony:

Saturday, December 12; 4pm Mass: The Choir

of Dominican High School choral singing during

the Liturgy and a mini-concert following.

Divine Mercy Conference:

“Open Wide the Doors of My Mercy”, February

26 4 pm to 10pm; February 27 8 am to Noon,

at St. Anthony of Padua. A

Love offering will be taken, The

Vatican grants Plenary Indul-

gence for the Extraordinary

Year of Mercy. See the flyer in

the rear of the Church for more

details.

2016 2016 Di- vine

Mercy Con-

Willwoods’ Faith + Marriage Ministry:

2016 schedule for the Married Couples’

Retreat at St. Joseph Abbey is as follows:

March 5 - 6 April 2 - 3

April 30 - May 1 June 4 - 5

June 25 - 26 July 23 - 24

August 27 - 28 October 29 - 30

This retreat offers a wonderful way for

couples to break away from daily struggles

and tasks and spend time rejuvenating and

enriching their marriage.

For more information or to register, please

contact Jason Angelette at (504) 830-3716.

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To Celebrate the opening of the

Jubilee Year of Mercy

The Monthly Mass & Healing Service for

December has been moved to

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

All are invited to attend the 7:00 pm

Spanish Mass followed by Exposition,

Adoration, Healing Prayer & Benediction

Celebrant: Fr. Jorge Rativa, O.P.

Support the Elderly Religious

“As a Catholic School student from grades K-12, I was formed to be the per-son I am by many religious brothers and

sisters, and I am forever grateful.”

Show your appreciation for the senior

Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious

order priests who made a positive

difference in so many lives. Please give

generously to next week’s collection:

Retirement Fund for Religious

Second Sunday of Advent ~ II Domingo de Adviento

El 13 de marzo, el Papa Francisco convocó a un Jubileo Extraordinario de Misericordia, el cual empezará en la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción, el 8 de diciembre del 2015, y concluirá en la Solemnidad de Cristo Rey, el 20 de moviembre del 2016. Un Jubileo as un tiempo consagrado en el caeldario de la Iglesia, durante el cual ponemos un énfasis especial en nuestra relación con Cristo y con los demás, A lo largo del Jubileo de la Misericordia, la Iglesia está llamada a hacer énfasis en su misión de misericordia. Nosotros estamos llamados a testificar ante la sociedad el acto de misericordia que Jesús mani-festó en la cruz – perdonando a aquellos quienes lo crucificaron. Aquí en la Ar-quidiócesis de New Orleans, buscamos hacer del Ano Jubilar un tiempo de con-versión espiritual a la misericordia de Dios. Recibiendo el amor misericordioso del Padre, a través del Sacramento de la Reconciliación, viviendo nuestro llama-do bautismal de servicio, o cuando vamos en peregrinaje, nos abrimos nosotros

mismos al amor transformador de Aquel quien resucitó a Jesús de entre los muertos. Como misioneros de la misericordia, somos llevados a hallas a Jesús en los demás y testificar con alegría ante los demás.

Un Folleto Jubileo

Próximos eventos

RICA:

Adultos que estan interesados en convertirse en

católico o que necesitan cualquiera de los sacra-

mentos, incluyendo los que están casados civil-

mente y quieren casarse en la iglesia, pueden

llamar a la oficina.

El Arbol que Regala:

Estamos a una semana para dar regalos al Ar-

bol Generoso. Porfavor entregue su regalo en-

vuelto con el angel y coloque debajo del arbol

en la iglesia a mas tardar el Domingo 13 para

la misa de las 11:00am. Limite su regalo a

$25.00. Gracias!

"Adelante, son nuestros!" Ese era el

grito de batalla de Santa Juana de Arco,

la joven virgen quien lideró al ejército

francés en varias batallas importantes

durante la Guerra de los 100 años y la

cual preparó el camino para la corona-

ción de Carlos VII.

En una batalla, Santa Juana fue herida

en el cuello por una flecha. A diferen-

cia de la mayoría de los hombres en la

guerra, ella no se recostó, ella se le-

vantó inmediatamente, se quitó la fle-

cha y continuó dirigiendo al ejército.

En otra batalla mientras escalaba una

muralla para atacar a los ingleses, ella

fue herida en la cabeza con una bala de

cañón, como era de esperarse de un

santo guerrero, ella sacudió su cabeza y

continuó escalando. Su liderazgo (y

estilo de batalla, el cual era 100% ata-

que) destruía al ejército inglés donde

fuese que se lo encontrasen.

Ella fue capturada por los Burgundíos,

vendida a los ingleses, juzgada por una

corte eclesiástica y quemada en la

hoguera cuando tenía 19 años. 25 años

después, el Papa (Papa Calixto III) in-

vestigó el juicio a petición de la madre

de Santa Juana, Isabela Romee, el cual

el inquisidor general declaró nulo y

quien aseguro que Juana era una mártir.

Tomo 500 años para que ella fuera can-

onizada oficialmente, y en contra de la

creencia popular, Santa Juana no se

vestía con ropa de hombre, ella luchó

todas sus batallas usando un vestido y

con armadura por encima.

Trata * Muestra * Vive La Misericordia de Dios

Santa Juana de Arco

Para celebrar el Año

Jubilar de la Misericordia

La misa mensual de sanacion para el

mes de Diciembre ha sido programada

para el Martes 8 de Diciembre, 2015

Todos estan invitados

a la misa de las 7:00pm

Luego de la misa en espanol habra

exposicion, adoracion,

oracion de sanacion y bendicion.

Celebrante: Padre Jorge Rativa, O.P.

Semana anterior a la campaña

“Como estudiante católico entre K y 12, fui

formado como la persona que soy por

muchos hermanas y hermanos religiosos, y

estaré agradecido para siempre.”

Muestre su agradecimiento a los hermanos,

hermanas y sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas

quienes marcaron la diferencia en tantas

vidas. Sea generoso en su donativo a la

colecta de la semana próxima del Fondo

para la Jubilación de Religiosos.

St. Anthony of Padua Church www.sapparish.org December 6, 2015

Liturgy Intentions: Dec. 5 to 11

Second Week in Advent

SAT Blessed Virgin Mary Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8

4:00 John Simmons, Glenn Baumann,

Joyce & Jerry Kelly, Jack Pfeffer,

Robert W. Cottrell, Edda Aleman,

Dr. Charles and Raymond Wagner,

Junius Chauvin, Julienne Christensen,

Antoinette Holmes, Richard Spindell,

Samaria Simmons, Mercedes West

SUN Second Sunday of Advent Bar 5:1-9; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6

7:30 The Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua

9:00 Intencion Especial, Noemi de la Grana,

Faustino y Ela Garcia, Jorge Arbesu,

Lucy Adams-Kuelyn, Gladys Gutierrez,

Carmen Borges, Hugo Chapin,

Andres Garcia, Yolanda Garcia,

Delfina Hernandez, Alfonso Paz Moreno

11:00 August J. Blaum, Sr. & Family, Ann Sylvia,

S.P. Trinchard & Family, Richard Spindell,

Edward & Odi Moises, Wanda Balestra

MON St. Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26

8:15 Ida White

12:10 Mary Anne O’Neil

7:00 Flynn, Campbell, Cottrell Families

TUES THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38

8:15 Earline Bailey

12:10 Josie White

7:00 Lorraine Santopadre

WED Weekday Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30

8:15 The Souls in Purgatory

12:10 Special Intention, Marie T. Blaum,

Edda Aleman, Richard Spindell

THUR Weekday Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15

8:15 The Anders Family

12:10 George Cire Calongne

FRI St. Damasus I, Pope Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19

8:15 Ellen Geheeb

12:10 Richelle B. McGoey

SAT Our Lady of Guadalupe Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47

SUN Third Sunday of Advent Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

Parish Giving for November 22, 2015

Second Collection for the week of December 13 is for the Retirement Fund for the Religious. Thank you!

First Collection ($6,500 needed weekly) $4,876.16

12:10 p.m. Weekday Mass $519.61

Votives (Candles) $87.26 St. Anthony of Padua Social Apostolate $509.53 Catholic Campaign for Human Development $1,352.75

Dec. 7: English Vigil Mass ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception 7pm

Dec. 8: Spanish Mass 7:00 pm followed by Prayer for Healing

Dec. 13: 3rd Sun. in Advent; 2nd Collection: Retirement Fund for the Religious

Dec. 20: 4th Sunday in Advent

Dec. 24/25: Christmas Holiday (Parish Office Closed)

Dec. 27: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Dec. 28: NO MASS AND HEALING SERVICE

Dec. 31/Jan 1: New Year’s Holiday (Parish Office Closed) Jan. 10: Baptism of the Lord Jan. 18: MLK, Jr. Holiday (Parish Office Closed)/NO 12:10 MASS Jan. 24: 2nd Collection: St. Anthony of Padua School Jan. 25: Mass and Healing Service 7:00 pm Jan. 31: 2nd Collection: Clarion Herald

Celebrating 100 Years!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

August 13, 2016, 4:00 pm

100th Year Celebration Closing Mass

“The life of a Saint is just the imitation of Jesus Christ.”

St. John Vianney ~ Curé of Ars

Calendar

Holiday Mass Schedule

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Monday, December 7 - 7pm Vigil Mass

Tuesday, December 8 as follows:

8:15 am, 12:10 pm, 7pm (Spanish)

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Thursday, December 24 - 4pm Vigil Mass

Friday, December 25 as follows:

Midnight, 7:30 am, 9am (Spanish), 11am, 7pm (Portuguese)

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God

Thursday, December 31 - 4pm Vigil Mass

Friday, January 1, 2016 as follows:

7:30 am, 9am (Spanish), 11am, 7pm (Portuguese)

Parish Giving for November 29, 2015

First Collection ($6,500 needed weekly) $3925.25

12:10 p.m. Weekday Mass $603.62

Votives (Candles) $178.30

St. Anthony of Padua Social Apostolate $212.06

Christmas Decorations $1,834.70

Humility is to the various virtues what the chain is to the Rosary;

take away the chain and the beads are scattered,

remove humility and all virtues vanish.

St. John Vianney ~ Curé of Ars

St. Anthony of Padua Church www.sapparish.org December 6, 2015

C entury lub

Led away on foot by their enemies they

left you: but God will bring them back to

you borne aloft in glory as on…. What?

(Hint: look in today’s readings)

Last week’s answer:

“The house of Israel and Judah”

(See Jeremiah 33:14-16)

Our Mission Statement

The mission of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish is to develop an atmosphere for the members

of our Faith Community to live out the four-fold goals of the Catholic Church:

Worship, Word, Service, & Community.

Please pray for the Priests of our Archdiocese

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

6 Rev. Msgr.

Robert

Massett

7 Rev.

Eutiquiano

Migual,

OFM Cap.

8 Rev.

Sergio

Serrano,

OP

9 Rev.

Adrian

Hall

10 Rev.

Victor

Brown,

OP

11 Rev.

Donald

Martin,

SJ

12 Rev.

Joseph

Tranchina

13 Most Rev.

Dominic

Carmon,

SVD

14 Rev.

Theodore

Dziak,

SJ

15 Rev. Msgr.

Terry

Becnel

16 Rev.

Richard

Maughan

17 POPE

FRANCIS

18 Rev.

Dennis

Bosse,

OFM

19 Rev.

John

Asare-

Dankwah

Email: friarmarianoveliz@preachmypsalter.org

Preach My Psalter Offers the following on Saturday mornings:

5 am Holy Hour: Adoration, Rosary, & Benediction Confessions available during Holy Hour

6:10 am Eucharistic Celebration

Dec. 5 (First Saturday), 12, 19, & 26, 2015; Jan. 2 (First Saturday), 9, 16, 23, & 30

PREACH MY PSALTER: A Dominican Rosary Apostolate

The Prayer and Study Group will begin on Wednesday, November 25; 6-8pm Contact Fr. Mariano for details about location at the email below.

St. Alphonsus Liguori wrote:

“Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the

greatest after the Sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most

helpful to us”. The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: By not only

celebrating the Eucharist, but also by praying before It outside of Mass,

we are enabled to make contact with the very wellsprings of Grace ..."

You are invited to participate in Eucharistic Adoration each Friday

Adoration begins after 8:15 Mass; ends with Benediction at 11:50 am.

You can spend a few minutes, an hour or as much time as you desire.

Congratulations to Ryan Moreaux, who won the drawing on November 30. Our next drawing will be December 7.

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ADVENT MISSION:

The beginning of the Jubilee of Mercy

December 15-17, 2015

Facilitated by Fr. Jorge Rátiva, O.P.

Tuesday, December 15; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Session 1: God’s Mercy Yesterday and Today

Wednesday, December 16; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Session 2: The Psalms of Mercy

Thursday, December 17; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Session 3: The Parables of Mercy

Confession will be available during the talks all three nights.

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”

(Luke 6:36)