CONTACT US Church: 504-522-3186; 522-3187

Church Fax: 504-522-3171

E-mail Address: stjoseph@bellsouth.net

Website Address: www.stjosephchurch-

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, Housekeeper

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

April 3, 2016

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

Divine Mercy Sunday Second Sunday of Easter April 3, 2016

Monday, April 4, 2016—

12:15 p.m. Karen Bell; Thanksgiving

Tuesday, April 5, 2016—

12:15 p.m. Harry Tompson, SJ; Jim Butler (+)

Wednesday, April 6, 2016—

12:15 p.m. Gabriel Barkate (+); Sp. Intention

Thursday, April 7, 2016—

12:15 pm Todd Hurley (+); Msgr. Harnett (+)

Friday, April 8, 2016—

3:00 pm John & Phyllis Kelly; Ann Dunlea (+)

SANCTUARY CANDLE AND MASS INTENTIONS

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week to pray for the eternal rest of Jane Riviere. 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 14 days. The offering for Mass intentions is $5.00 per Mass.

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

Sarah Hollier-Watkins Karen McCoy Terry Eggleston Sr. Kathleen Driscoll, DC Gabriel Faircloth Bob Smothers Landy Lanza Charlie & Joanne Slocum Sara Marino Ben Eble III Heather Faircloth Juanita Ware Jody Nicely Marshall & Marion Vaughn Willie Arnaudville BabyArlyn Cronk-Gebbia Shelia Jones Lawrence Brown Mike Mullin Clarke Bordelon Mary Willis Mamie Brown LaDonna Finch Connel Batiste Fr. Lou Franz, CM Frances Fiegler Linda Elwood Pat Reese Mel & Gaspar Schiro Donna Moore Regina Pichoff Pippy Sanders Tina Roderfeld Allen Maldonado Baby Juliana Lynn Williams Isaac Thomas Bennett Joseph , Jr. Priscilla Martin

10:00 am Mass: Paul Curcio (+); Donna Triche; David Cochiara (+); Wm & Mary Butler (+)

8:30 pm Mass: St. Joseph Parishioners and Benefactors

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, April 3….. One in Faith #1010

Mon.: Is 7:10-14; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38

Tues.: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7-15

Wed.: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21

Thurs: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36

Fri.: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15

Sat.: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-19; Jn 6:16-21

Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41; Ps 30:2-6, 11-13; Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19

Mercy Sunday Catholic Tradition

Who, in their right mind, would want to be humiliated? Try to imagine something that would be humiliat-ing to you. What would do when we are humiliated? Most people are tempted to seek ways to avoid humiliation. Some become deeply hurt as a result. Others become angry and defensive. And though the source of one's humiliation may not be fair, it's important to understand that humiliations can be-come an invitation to the deepest depths of God's grace and Mercy. Humiliation has the potential to produce humility. This important virtue will enable us to rely solely upon God, seek consolation and peace only from Him, and allow Him and His holy Will to be the source of our joy in life. Nothing could be better for the soul than the humility that comes from humiliations (See Diary #593). What is it that humbles you the most? What wounds your pride and causes you to be angry or defen-sive? What do you stew over and think about obsessively? If something comes to mind, then this may be something very specific that the Lord wishes to turn into a source of grace and Mercy. Everything has the potential to be turned into grace by our Lord. He truly is that All-Powerful. Identify that which wounds your pride the most and try to look at it from a new perspective, letting the Lord turn it into a source of grace.

Congratulations to the Neophyte Catholics who were received into Full Communion in the Catholic Church on Easter: + Beverly + Kelly + Donald + TaRon + Solomon +

First Commuion Congratulations to Audry and Avery who receive their First Communion today on Easter Sunday!

Confirmation Congratulations to members of our parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Louis Cathedral from Bishop Fernan Cheri: Hannah, Louie, Langston, Michael, Mitch and Tommy.

TREASURE & STEWARDSHIP

Easter Collection Mar. 27, 2016…...$ 5,354.00

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 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 Vic-tims’ Assistance Coordinator at (504) 861-6253

Let all the people say, “His Mercy Endures Forever Psalm 118

PARISH CALENDAR

April 3 Mercy Sunday, (1pm Prayers / Confessions) Mass 3pm The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered beginning at 1:00 PM. The Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration will take place at 1:15 PM and at 2:00 PM the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be sung. Mass will begin at 3:00 PM. .

Pope Francis’ April Intentions

Universal: That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor.

Evangelization: That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid politi-cal-religious conflicts.

JOINING THE COMPANY OF BELIEVERS What will help you to believe? Today’s scripture readings tell of faith and doubt. They offer stories “recorded to help you believe,” as the passage from John’s Gospel (20:31) remarks today. There is an urgency about this. On this Second Sunday of Easter we are challenged to join the company of believers—countless men and women who witnessed the power of the apostles’ faith. There is no doubt that this power comes from Jesus Christ. The second reading, from the book of Revelation, reports John’s mystical vision of the Son of Man, who proclaims, “Once I was dead, but now I live” (Revelation 1:18). The Gos-pel gathers everyone but Thomas to see the Risen Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit from him. Like Thomas, we who have come along later must have faith so that we can have life.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The apostles perform signs and wonders. Many are added to their numbers (Acts 5:12-16).

Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118).

Second Reading — John, caught up in the spirit, seess the glo-rified Lord, the first and last, the one who lives (Rev. 1:9-19).

Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas does not believe the others (John 20:19-31).

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