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St. Anthony of Padua Church www.sapparish.org November 8, 2015 “But she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.” (Mark 12:44) Like the widow from Zarephath, who baked a cake for Elijah with the small amount of flour and oil she had left for herself and her son, the widow in the temple gave all that she had - her whole livelihood, to God. Such gen- erosity springs from great faith in God’s love for us and sincere gratitude. It is important that we regularly re- flect on who we are and whose we are. At our Baptism we are called “a child of God, for so indeed we are.” Do we acknowledge and accept God as Father and Creator? Are we grateful to God for all that He has given us? Is our gratitude to God reflected in our generosity like the widow of Zarepath and the widow in the temple? Jesus was not favorably impressed by large sums that the wealthy contributed out of their surplus wealth. How much of what we have is because of what we want, not what we need? How much of what we claim to be mine is actually surplus that we could share with others in need? How much to we give back to God out of all he has given to us? St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wick- edness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. BULLETIN BITES by Dn. Gerald J. "Jerry" Martinez, J.D., M.Th. Thanksgiving Donations The St. Anthony of Padua Social Apostolate is asking for monetary donations to provide needy families with food for Thanksgiving. Gift certifi- cates will be purchased so that each family can have a Thanksgiving meal suited to their own taste. You may either mail, bring donations to the parish office, or drop your donation off in the collection basket. Please be sure to mark your donation “Thanksgiving food.” Thank you for your generosity! UPCOMING EVENTS Altar Servers Needed: Children and/or adults interested in becoming Altar Servers may contact Michael Vance via email at [email protected]. Gluten Allergies: If you or a family member who attends church here has a gluten allergy, please contact the church office so we can make arrangements for you to receive gluten-free hosts when receiving Holy Communion. Dance Sponsored by the Hispanic Community: All are invited to attend this dance on Sunday, December 6, 5pm to 10pm in the auditorium, Music provided by “504 EN CLAVFE DEL SOL”; $10 for entrance into the dance and a chance to win $100; Food and Drinks sold separately; Tick- ets can be purchased at the Parish office or after the 9:00 am Masses. Please note the change in date. Healing Service with Alan Ames: Join Mater Dolorosa Church, 1230 Carrollton Ave on November 9 at 7:pm for Holy Mass followed by healing prayer with Catholic Evan- gelist, Alan Ames. See flyer in the rear of church. 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. St. Francis of Assisi Celebrates 125 Years: St. Francis of Assisi Church is pleased to present The Piano Playing Priest Featuring Rev. Michael M. Burke, O.P., D. Min. as part of our Jubilee Year celebrating 125 years in New Orleans on The Solemnity of Christ the King, Sunday, Novem- ber 22, 2015, at 3:00 PM in the church. Lay Liturgical Ministers: In preparation for the Season of Advent, the Office of Worship will hold a Morning of Reflec- tion for Lay Liturgical Ministers. This time of prayer and reflection will feature Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction; time for personal prayer; spe- cial presentations on spirituality for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Readers, and Musi- cians; keynote address by Dn. Jesse Watley. St. Ann Church, Metairie, December 5, 9:30- 12:30. Contact Office of Worship: 861-6300. Pictures from the October Dance

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St. Anthony of Padua Church www.sapparish.org November 8, 2015

“But she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.” (Mark 12:44)

Like the widow from Zarephath, who baked a cake for Elijah with the small amount of flour and oil she had left

for herself and her son, the widow in the temple gave all that she had - her whole livelihood, to God. Such gen-

erosity springs from great faith in God’s love for us and sincere gratitude. It is important that we regularly re-

flect on who we are and whose we are. At our Baptism we are called “a child

of God, for so indeed we are.” Do we acknowledge and accept God as Father

and Creator? Are we grateful to God for all that He has given us? Is our

gratitude to God reflected in our generosity like the widow of Zarepath and

the widow in the temple? Jesus was not favorably impressed by large sums

that the wealthy contributed out of their surplus wealth. How much of what

we have is because of what we want, not what we need? How much of what

we claim to be mine is actually surplus that we could share with others in

need? How much to we give back to God out of all he has given to us?

St. Michael the Archangel,

defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wick-

edness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him,

we humbly pray,

and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by

the power of God, thrust into hell Satan,

and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world

seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

BULLETIN BITES by Dn. Gerald J. "Jerry" Martinez, J.D., M.Th.

Thanksgiving Donations

The St. Anthony of Padua Social Apostolate is asking for monetary donations to provide needy families with food for Thanksgiving. Gift certifi-cates will be purchased so that each family can have a Thanksgiving meal suited to their own

taste. You may either mail, bring donations to the parish office, or drop your donation off in the collection basket. Please be sure to mark your

donation “Thanksgiving food.”

Thank you for your generosity!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Altar Servers Needed: Children and/or adults interested in becoming Altar Servers may contact Michael Vance via email at [email protected].

Gluten Allergies: If you or a family member who attends church here has a gluten allergy, please contact the church office so we can make arrangements for you to receive gluten-free hosts when receiving Holy Communion.

Dance Sponsored by the Hispanic Community: All are invited to attend this dance on Sunday, December 6, 5pm to 10pm in the auditorium, Music provided by “504 EN CLAVFE DEL SOL”; $10 for entrance into the dance and a chance to win $100; Food and Drinks sold separately; Tick-ets can be purchased at the Parish office or after the 9:00 am Masses. Please note the change in date.

Healing Service with Alan Ames: Join Mater Dolorosa Church, 1230 Carrollton Ave on November 9 at 7:pm for Holy Mass followed by healing prayer with Catholic Evan-gelist, Alan Ames. See flyer in the rear of church.

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.

St. Francis of Assisi Celebrates 125 Years: St. Francis of Assisi Church is pleased to present The Piano Playing Priest Featuring Rev. Michael M. Burke, O.P., D. Min. as part of our Jubilee Year celebrating 125 years in New Orleans on The Solemnity of Christ the King, Sunday, Novem-ber 22, 2015, at 3:00 PM in the church.

Lay Liturgical Ministers: In preparation for the Season of Advent, the Office of Worship will hold a Morning of Reflec-tion for Lay Liturgical Ministers. This time of prayer and reflection will feature Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction; time for personal prayer; spe-cial presentations on spirituality for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Readers, and Musi-cians; keynote address by Dn. Jesse Watley. St. Ann Church, Metairie, December 5, 9:30- 12:30. Contact Office of Worship: 861-6300.

Pictures from the October Dance

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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ XXXII Domingo Ordinario

"Pero ella, desde su pobreza, ha contribuido todo lo que tenia, todo su sustento"

Como la viuda de Zarephath, quien hizo un pastel para Elijah con la poca harina y aceite que tenia para ella y

su hijo; la viuda en el Templo dio todo lo que tenia, todo su sustento a Dios. Tal generosidad nace de gran fe

por el amor de Dios hacia nosotros y sincera gratitud. Es importante que refleccionemos en quienes somos y de

quien somos. En nuestro bautizo somos llamados "un hijo de Dios; ciertamente los somos." Reconocemos y

aceptamos a Dios como Padre y Creador? Somos agradecidos a Dios por todo lo que nos ha dado? Esta nuestra

gratitud hacia Dios reflejada en nuestra generosidad como la viuda de Zarepath y la

viuda en el Templo? Jesus no estaba impresionado favorablemente por las grandes

sumas que los ricos contribuian de sus riquezas sobrantes. Lo que tenemos es

porque lo queremos, o porque lo que necesitamos? Cuanto de lo que tenemos es en

realidad sobrante que podriamos compartir con otros en necesidad? Cuanto le de-

volvemos a Dios por todo lo que nos ha dado?

Próximos eventos

Baile Celebrando 100 Años:

Patrocinado por la Comunidad Hispana de

San Antonio de Padua; 6 de Diciembre, 2015

de 5:00 pm a 10:00 pm, En el auditorio,

Musica provista por “504 EN CALVE DEL SOL”,

Entrada: $10 (entrada al evento y derecho a

rifa de $100), Comida y Bebidas a la venta,

Adquieralos en la oficina parroquial o despues

de misa, Informacion: contacte Ivan 251-1686.

RICA:

Adultos que estan interesados en convertirse en

católico o que necesitan cualquiera de los sacramen-

tos, incluyendo los que están casados civilmente y

quieren casarse en la iglesia, pueden llamar a la

oficina. El Apostolado Hispano invita a los musicos

para la Conferencia de Musica Liturgica el

Viernes 20 de Noviembre a las 7:00pm y Sa-

bado 21 de Noviembre a las 9:30am. Para

mayor informacion (504) 467-2550

Se Necesitan Monaguillos:

Niños y adultos interesados en servir como monaguil-

los pueden contactar a Luis al 837-0646.

Alergias al Gluten:

Si usted o un miembro de su familia tiene alergia

al gluten, porfavor contacte la oficina parroquial

para hacer arreglos y que pueda recibir hostia

sin gluten durante la sagrada communion.

El Apostolado Hispano invita a los musicos para la

Conferencia de Musica Liturgica el Viernes 20 de

Noviembre a las 7:00pm y Sabado 21 de Noviem-

bre a las 9:30am. (504) 467-2550.

Oh Glorioso príncipe de la Hueste Celestial, San

Miguel Arcángel, defiéndenos en la batalla y en el

terrible combate que estamos librando contra los

principados y Potestades del aire, contra los Domi-

nadores de este mundo tenebroso, en contra de todos

los Espíritus del Mal. Ven en ayuda del hombre, a

quien Dios Todopoderoso creó inmortal, hecho en

ayuda del hombre, a quien Dios Todopoderoso creó

inmortal, hecho a su imagen y semejanza, y redi-

mido por un gran precio, de la tiranía de Satanás.

Pelea en este día la batalla del Señor, junto con los

santos ángeles, igual que combatiste al líder de los

orgullosos ángeles, Lucifer, y a su hueste apóstata,

quienes no tuvieron poder para resistirte y tampoco

hubo ya lugar para ellos en el cielo. Esa cruel serpi-

ente antigua, llamada el diablo o Satanás, que seduce

al mundo entero, fue arrojada al abismo junto con

sus ángeles. Mira, este enemigo primitivo y asesino

del hombre ha tomado fuerza. Transformado en un

ángel de luz, anda alrededor del mundo con una

multitud de espíritus perversos, invadiendo la tierra

para borrar el nombre de Dios y de Jesucristo,

apoderarse, asesinar y arrojar a la eterna perdición de

las almas destinadas a la corona de la gloria eterna.

Este malvado dragón vierte, como la inundación

más impura, el veneno de su malicia en los hombres

de mente depravada y corrupto corazón; el espíritu

de mentira de impiedad, de blasfemia, y de aire pesti-

lente de impureza, y de todo vicio e iniquidad.

Estos astutos enemigos han llenado y embriagado

con hiel y amargura esta Iglesia, la esposa del In-

maculado Cordero, y han puesto sus manos impías

en sus más sagradas posesiones. En el Santo Lugar,

en donde la sede de San Pedro y el asiento de la ver-

dad han sido colocados como la luz del mundo, ellos

han levantado el trono de su abominable impiedad,

con el designio inicuo de que cuando el Pastor sea

herido, también las ovejas pueden ser heridas.

Entonces levántate, oh Príncipe invencible, dale

ayuda al pueblo de Dios en contra de los ataques de

los espíritus perdidos. Dale la victoria al pueblo de

Dios: Ellos te veneran como su protector y patrón;

en ti la gloriosa Iglesia se regocija con tu defensa

contra el maligno poder del infierno; a ti te ha con-

fiado Dios las almas de los hombres para ser esta-

blecida en bienaventuranzas celestiales. Ora al Dios

de la paz, para que ponga a Satanás bajo nuestros

píes, derrotado para que no pueda más mantener al

hombre en cautiverio y lastimar a la Iglesia. Ofrece

nuestras oraciones a la vista del Altísimo, para que

pronto pueda encontrar misericordia a los ojos del

señor; y venciendo al dragón la antigua serpiente que

es el diablo y Satanás, tú nuevamente lo pongas

cautivo en al abismo, para que no pueda ya más

seducir a las naciones.

Amén.

Pensamientos Del Boletin by Dn. Gerald J. "Jerry" Martinez, J.D., M.Th.

Oración a San Miguel Arcángel

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Liturgy Intentions: Nov. 7 to Nov. 13

32nd Week in Ordinary Time

SAT Blessed Virgin Mary Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Lk 16:9-15

4:00 The Keith, Aubert, & Brotmeyer Families,

Mercedes West, Anthony, Brian, Brad,

Matthew, Austin, & Ainsley D’Alfonso,

Joyce & Jerry Kelly, Jack Pfeffer,

Dorothy Joy Sanders,

Edward & Odi Moises,

Dr. Charles & Raymond Wagner,

Charles Cresson, Edda Aleman,

Wanda Balestra, Junius Chauvin,

Edward Bopp, Barbara Danna

SUN Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44

7:30 Souls in Purgatory

9:00 Edelmira Juarez de Chacon,

Alfredo Billings, Rosa Basulto,

Domingo Martinez, Felipe Martinez,

Telmo Viteri, Lourdes Murciano,

Edilia Torres, Benito y Carmen Borges,

Benny Borges, Noemi de la Grana

11:00 The Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua

MON The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1Cor 3:9-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22

8:15 Edda Aleman

12:10 Peggy M. Jordan, O.P.,

Jeffrey T. & Dr. Dennis P. Jordan

TUES Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church Wis 2:23 - 3:9; Lk 17:7-10

8:15 Ellen Geheeb

12:10 Frank McGoey

WED Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop Wis 6:1-11; Lk 17:11-19

8:15 Priests and Religious of the Archdiocese

12:10 Marie T. Blaum, Rita Danna,

Robert Henry, Jr., Arthur Davis,

Special Intention

THUR Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr Wis 7:22b - 8:1; Lk 17:20-25

8:15 The Souls in Purgatory

12:10 George Cire Calongne

FRI Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19; Lk 17:26-37

8:15 St. Anthony Society Members

12:10 Peggy M. Jordan, O.P.

SAT Blessed Virgin Mary Wis 18:14-16, 19:6-9; Lk 18:1-8

SUN Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32

Parish Giving for November 1, 2015

Next week’s Second Collection is for the “More Dominican” Fund. Thank you!

First Collection ($6,500 needed weekly) $4,077.25

12:10 p.m. Weekday Mass $580.93

Votives (Candles) $124.05 St. Anthony of Padua Social Apostolate $266.47 All Souls’ Day $287.00

Nov. 15: Second Collection: More Dominican

Nov. 21/22: Second Collection: Campaign for Human Development

Nov. 23: NO MASS & HEALING SERVICE - CANCELLED THIS MONTH

Nov. 26/27: Thanksgiving Holiday - Church Office Closed

Nov. 28/29: 1st Sunday of Advent

Dec. 5/6: Blessing of Expectant Mothers

Dec. 5/6: Monthly Food Drive/2nd Collection: Parish Improvement Fund

Dec. 6: Parish Dance Hosted by the Hispanic Community (Date changed)

Dec. 13: Second Collection: Retirement Fund for the Religious

Dec. 20: Fourth Sunday in Advent

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

Dec. 31/Jan. 1: Christmas Holiday (Parish Office Closed)

Jan. 2/3: Monthly Food Drive

Celebrating 100 Years!

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Sunday, December 6, 2015 (Please note change of date.) Dance sponsored by the Hispanic Community. See page 2 for details.

August 13, 2016, 4:00 pm

100th Year Celebration Closing Mass

Loving Father, through the intercession of St. André Bessette, heal

me when I am sick in my soul. Help me to be simple and accepting.

A Dominican Friar meditating on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

Artwork by Fr. John G. Restrepo, O.P.

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

A 12-pack of note cards with this image are

now available in the Church office.

$10 for the 12-pack.

Mass cards with this image are also available.

Calendar

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C entury lub

The Lord keeps faith forever, secures

justice for the oppressed, gives food to

the poor, and “what does the Lord do?” (Hint: look in today’s readings)

Last week’s answer:

“John” (See Revelation 7:2-4)

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

8 Rev.

Steven

Ellis,

LC

9 Rev.

Joseph Cazenavette

10 Rev.

Deogratias

Opada

Ekisa

11 Rev.

Thomas

Kilasara

12 Most Rev.

Gregory

Aymond

13 Rev.

William

Farge,

SJ

14 Rev. Msgr.

Kenneth

Hedrick

15 Rev.

Bryan

Howard

16 Rev. John

Ryan

17 Rev.

Joseph

Thang

Tran

18 Rev.

Joseph

Doyle,

SSJ

19 Rev.

Edmund

Akordor

20 Rev.

Kurt

Young

21 Pope

Francis

Email: [email protected]

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

November 7 (First Saturday), 14, 21, & 28, 20015 December 5 (First Saturday), 12, 19, & 26, 2015 January 2 (First Saturday), 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2016

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.

Please see flyers on the information desk in the back of church.

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 Angelle Flanagan, Who won the drawing on November 2. Our next drawing will be November 9.

Todos estan invitados el Domingo

6 de Diciembre, 2015 de 5:00pm a 10:00pm

En el auditorio de San Antonio de Padua

Musica provista por “504 EN CLAVE DEL SOL”

Entrada: $10.00 (entrada al evento y derecho a rifa de $100.00)

Comida y Bebidas a la venta

Para mas informacion, contacte Ivan Henriquez al (504) 251-1686

Adquieralos en la oficina parroquial o despues de misa

Bible Trivia:

Join us for this DVD series by

Fr. Robert E. Barron

Tuesday Evenings

October 20 to December 29, 2015

7:00 pm at St. Anthony’s Priory

(Parlors A & B)

For more information:

Contact Sandy Sanchez, O.P.

At [email protected]

Celebrating the Dominican Order

800th Anniversary Jubilee

Dominican Gala Honoring Archbishop Gregory Aymond

Thursday, November 12, 2015 beginning at 6:00 pm Sheraton Hotel + 500 Canal Street

For information contact Paula at 837-2129 ext. 8