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

August 12, 2018

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

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018

Monday, August 13, 2018—Sts. Pontian & Hippolytus

12:15 p.m. Josephine Cyr (+); James Rizzato, Jr (+)

Tuesday, August 14, 2018—St Maximillian Kolbe

12:15 p.m. Beverly Cook (+)

Wednesday, August 15, 2018—Assumption of the B.V. Mary

12:15 p.m. Holy Day of Obligation

Thursday, August 16, 2018—St. Stephen of Hungary

12:15 p.m. Ken Kussman (L)

Friday, August 17, 2018—Blessed Virgin Mary

12:15 p.m. Henry Butler (+) ; Chandler Hogan (+)

YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR THE FOLLOWING PARISHIONERS , WHO ARE IN NEED OF HEALING:

Anthony Blaise, Clarke Bordelon, Lawrence & Mamie Brown, Cheryl Butler, Beverly Cook, John Caron, John Gebbia, Sylvia Daily-Powell, Joseph Delay, Bernardine Dupre, Ben Eble III, Terry Eggleston, Linda Elwood, Heather Faircloth, Winston Falgout, Frances Fiegler, Darrell & Ramona Ford, Mark Eiserloh, Roselyn Hansen, Mike Yazbeck Madonna Hayden, Sarah Hollier-Watkins, Bette & Ken Kussman, Landy Lanza, James Leung, Sara Marino, Priscilla Martin, Karen McCoy, Hazel McMiller, Donna Moore, Regina Pichoff, Tina Roderfeld, Pippy Sanders, Anita Schexnayder; Louise Sonnier, Malcolm Taylor, Mel & Gaspar Schiro; Jane Tonglet, Fritz Tripkovich, George Tripkovich, Georgiana Prevost, Marion Vaughn, Juanita Ware, Warren Webster, Cathleen Ward, Helen Wilson, Mary Willis, Lynn Williams, Monica Whitherspoon, Charlie & Joanne Slocum.

10:00 am Gerry Orkus (+), Claire Worley, Andy Robin (+), Francis Lanzetta (+), Mark Maldonado (L) 8:30 pm St. Joseph Parishioners and Benefactors

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, August 12 One in Faith #1090

Mon: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28; Ps 148:1-14; Mt 17:22-27

Tues.: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119; Mt 18:1-14

Wed: Rv 11:19a; Ps 45:10-16; Lk 1:39-56

Thur: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-62; Mt 18:21 — 19:1

Friday: Ez 16:59-63; Is 12:2--6; Mt 19:3-12

Sat.: Ez 18:1-13; Ps 51:12-19; Mt 19:13-15

Sunday: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-7; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58

SANCTUARY CANDLE AND MASS INTENTIONS

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week to pray for the eternal rest of Henry Butler. 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.

Signs of the Times Knowing our Roots A Short History of US Immigration (part 3) When the US entered World War I , immigration decreased. Numerous suspected enemy aliens throughout the United States were taken into custody and brought to Ellis Island. Between 1918 and 1919, detained suspected enemy aliens were trans-ferred from Ellis Island to other locations in order for the US Navy with the Army Medical Department to take over the island complex for the duration of the war.

During this time, regular inspection of arriving immigrants was conducted onboard ship or at the docks. At the end of World War I, a huge “Red Scare” spread across America and thousands of suspects were interned at Ellis Island. Hundreds were deported based upon the principal of guilt by association with any organizations advocating revolution against the Federal govern-ment. In 1920, Ellis Island reopened as an immigration receiving station and 225,206 immigrants were processed that year. If the immigrant’s papers were in order and they were in reasonably good health, the Ellis Island inspection process would last approximately three to five hours. The inspection took place in the Registry Room where doctors would briefly scan every immi-grant for obvious physical ailments. Doctors soon became very adept at conducting these “six second physicals.”

The ship’s manifest log, which had been filled out back at the port of embarkation, contained the immigrant’s name and his or her answer to twenty-nine questions. This document was used by legal inspectors to cross-examine the immigrant during the legal (or primary) inspection. The two agencies responsible for processing immigrants were the United States Public Health Ser-vice and the Bureau of Immigration (later known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service INS). Despite the island’s reputa-tion as an “Island of Tears”, the vast majority of immigrants were treated respectfully, and were free to begin their new lives in America after only a few short hours on the Island. Only two percent of the arriving newcomers were excluded from entry.

Studying the Catholic Faith and or joining the Church: This process is for all Adults (17+) and families who want to learn about the Catholic faith and are open to God’s invitation to full membership in the Church, as well as for those who are re-turning to the Church after an absence. Following the ancient Rite of Christian Initiation, a non-pressure approach to deepening in faith, walking with the faith community. Starts: August 16th, 6:30pm (See Fr. Tom / Sr. Claire)

Natural Family Planning Classes With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning has proven itself to be safe, effec-tive, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. The Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering in the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning as a class series on August 28, September 11, September 25, and October 23, 2018 at St. Domi-nic Parish in New Orleans. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $100.00. Information and registration: please call the Office of Marriage and Family Life, 504-861-6243.

TREASURE & STEWARDSHIP

Sunday, August 5….…....$ 4,392.00 Capital Campaign………..$2,659.00

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 am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever. — John 6:51

PARISH CALENDAR

Aug 5/12 Sunday; Children’s Liturgy of the Word (10 / 8:30)

Aug 15 Wednesday; Assumption Mass & Cookout 6 pm

STRENGTHENED BY THE BREAD OF LIFE

Today we resume the “Bread of Life” discourse from John’s Gospel that began two weeks ago. He makes reference to the Jews’ ancestors who ate manna in the desert. These days we would think primarily of Israel wandering in the desert, but faithful Jews would also have known the story of Elijah that we hear today. Strengthened by food and drink in the desert, the angel of the Lord sends him on his forty-day and forty-night journey (the biblical number for a preparation time). Like the food given to Elijah in the desert, Jesus tells his listeners that he is bread for the life of the world. It is very important that we not stop listening to Jesus after his promise of eternal life—a mar-velous promise, but this “reward” is not the only reason we feast on the Bread of Life. We also come to the table to be made strong for the journey of mission, that the whole world might have life in the fullness of Christ. We are compelled, if we have eaten of the bread of life, to go forth in service to all.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Elijah looked and there at his head was a hearth cake and a jug of water (1 Kings 19:4-8). Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading — Be imitators of God, as beloved chil-dren, and live in love (Ephesians 4:30 — 5:2). Gospel — Jesus said, “I am the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever” (John 6:41-51).

Pope Francis’ August Intention

That any far-reaching decisions of econo-mists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.

Congratulations:

to the Recently Baptized:

Elleanna Emmalee

INFORMATION PAGE

CHURCH NAME: St. Joseph BULLETIN NO. 460100 CONTACT: Fr. Tom Stehlik (504) 522-3186 x142 DATE: Bulletin –8/12; submitted Tuesday, July 31, at 2:00 pm PAGES 4 TRANSMISSION: SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2007 Adobe 9 MX XP Special Note: please send us 200 copies