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

March 6, 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

Fourth Sunday in Lent March 6, 2016

Monday, March 7, 2016—Sts. Perpetua & Felicity

12:15 p.m. Josie Cusimano

Tuesday, March 8, 2016—St. John of God

12:15 p.m. Special Intention

Wednesday, March 9, 2016—St. Francis of Rome

12:15 p.m. Thanksgiving

Thursday, March 10, 2016—

12:15pm Mary Dazet

Friday, March 11, 2016—

12:15 pm Rosemary Lorio; Norly Dunn

SANCTUARY CANDLE AND MASS INTENTIONS

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week to pray for the Anthony Mendiola Family. 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 Terry Eggleston Regina Pichoff Pippy Sanders Tina Roderfeld Allen Maldonado Lynn Williams Isaac Thomas Bennett Joseph , Jr. Priscilla Martin

10:00am David Cochiara (+); Gabriel Barkate (+); Evan Harris (+); Ronnie Tarao Special Intention 8:30pm St. Joseph Parishoners and Benefactors

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, Mar. 6….. One in Faith #990

Mon.: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2-13; Jn 4:43-54

Tues.: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-9; Jn 5:1-16

Wed.: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-18; Jn 5:17-30

Thurs: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47

Fri.: Wis 2:1-22; Ps 34:17-23; Jn 7:1-2, 25-30

Sat.: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-12; Jn 7:40-53

Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11

Lent: Season of Grace and Mercy Catholic Tradition Having moved to the Desert a few years ago, I often grumble about how much I hate the desert, to which my spiritual guide would say, "But God is in the desert." "Why can't God be in the mountains or the trees and lakes and green grass and the snow, quip?" "Oh, God’s there, too, is more fond of the desert."

Well, God may be fond of the desert, but I am not. Who wants to hear silence at the end of our prayers? Who finds it easy to stay with emptiness and offer praise when God seems to have vanished? I am tempted to be scared and self-pitying, and wonder if God has given up on me.

At first the silence is deafening and jarring. In the desert there are no distractions, nothing to please my eye and tempt me to look elsewhere. My desire for comfort does nothing to fill my desolation. To face the emptiness of my own desires and ways. To reflect on the fruitlessness of my life. To realize how much I need God and others.

It's a struggle because it requires a repeated act of my will, which isn't easy when the heart is arid. Lazy flesh is be-ing asked to learn greater discipline; a faint spirit is being urged on to courage; and dared to risk being emptied, trust-ing that God will fill the void with His own spirit. Still, something deep within is calling me to trust; If God has chosen this desert for me for now, I will follow Him into it. Whether I hear God speak or not, I will pray. If my mind is a void and my heart empty, I will just quietly bow before Him with humility and gratitude for all He has done.

19 Mar., Saturday St. Joseph Altar (9am-5pm) Cookie Baking: Come join SJC members on Saturday, March 5th at Liberty’s Kitchen, 300 N. Broad Street, Suite 101 at either 10am or 12pm to bake cookies which will be shared with all who come to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph. Please sign up after Mass, call the office or speak to Tasheena Butler.

Altar Donations In the vestibule of the church you will find a table with a tree and ornamental symbols which have requested donation items for the St. Joseph altar. Note the due date of the requested item. Write your name on one of the two symbol sheets and drop the other in the box by the altar. Thank you for your participation!

TREASURE & STEWARDSHIP

Regular Collection Feb. 28, 2016…...$ 4,316.00

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

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PARISH CALENDAR

5 Mar, Saturday, St. Joe Altar Cookie Bake (Liberty Kitchen 10am-2pm)

11 Mar., Friday Stations of the Cross & Fish Fry (6:30 pm)

Mar., 24-27 Holy Week (Th 6:30pm; Fri 3pm; Sat. 8pm; Sun 10am)

Pope Francis’ March Intentions

Universal: That we may take good care of creation–a gift freely given–cultivating and protecting it for fu-ture generations.

Evangelization: That opportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and the peoples of Asia. .

Pray for the Elect:

+ Beverly + Kelly +

+ Donald + TaRon + Solomon +

A SUNDAY FOR REJOICING Today’s Gospel story of the prodigal son is a favorite of many. We can identify with all the major figures and their criss-cross of emotions. The father’s initial grief over his young son’s avarice is turned to relief at his return. The son’s grief over his loss of fortune, family, and friends is turned to joy at the sight of his father. We understand the eldest son’s bewilderment over his fa-ther’s generosity. For the older son, virtue seems not to be its own reward. For all his honorable toil and loyalty, there seems to be no celebration. The father, however, is prodigal in his for-giveness and mercy. He expects the same generosity from his older son. He wants all to rejoice when the lost one is found. This is a Sunday for rejoicing. It’s time to pause, consider, and encourage one another. We are the prodigal children head-ing home. We are the elder siblings waiting with the eager Fa-ther, who scans the horizon. In Jesus we are reconciled to the Father and one another. In his mercy and love we rejoice.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — God’s people enter the promised land, ob-serve the Passover, and eat of the fruit of the land (Joshua 5:9a, 10-12) Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34)

Second Reading — We are now ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17-21)

Gospel — We must rejoice when our brother who was dead in sin repents and comes back to life (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)

INFORMATION PAGE

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