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

June 19, 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

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 19, 2016

Monday, June 20, 2016—

12:15 p.m. David Cochiara (+)

Tuesday, June 21, 2016— St. Aloysius Gonzaga

12:15 p.m. Patrick Carithers

Wednesday, June 22, 2016—Sts. More, Fisher & Paulinus

12:15 p.m. Anthony & Brian D’Alfonso

Thursday, June 23, 2016—

12:15 pm Thanksgiving

Friday, June 24, 2016—Birth of John the Baptist

12:15 pm Jim Stehlik (+)

SANCTUARY CANDLE AND MASS INTENTIONS

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week to pray for the eternal rest of M/M Gerard Tonglet, Sr.. 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 & Mamie Brown Mike Mullin Clarke Bordelon Mary Willis John Caron 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 Anthony Blaise

10:00 am Mass: St. Joseph Parishioners and Benefactors

8:30 pm Mass: John Hance (+); Ed Hurley (+); Angelique Cronin (+) Phil Cronin (+); Dr. Matthew Illickal (+) ; Norby Dunn

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, June 19..….. One in Faith #1070

Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-18; Ps 60:3-13; Mt 7:1-5

Tues.: 2 Kgs 19:9-36; Ps 48:2-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14

Wed.: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119; Mt 7:15-20

Thurs.: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 7:21-29

Friday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139; Lk 1:57-66, 80

Sat.: Lam 2:2, 10-19; Ps 74:1-21; Mt 8:15-17

Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-5, 7-11; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62

AMORIS LÆTITIA FROM THE HOLY FATHER, FRANCIS

“The light of Christ enlightens every person (cf. Jn 1:9; Gaudium et Spes, 22). Seeing things with the eyes of Christ inspires the Church’s pastoral care for the faithful who are living together, or are only married civilly, or are di-vorced and remarried. Following this divine pedagogy, the Church turns with love to those who participate in her life in an imperfect manner: she encourages them to do good, to take loving care of each other and to serve the com-munity in which they live and work… When a couple in an irregular union attains a noteworthy stability through a public bond – and is characterized by deep affection, responsibility towards the children and the ability to overcome trials – this can be seen as an opportunity, where possible, to lead them to celebrate the sacrament of Matrimony”. “When faced with difficult situations and wounded families, it is always necessary to recall this general principle: ‘Pastors must know that, for the sake of truth, they are obliged to exercise careful discernment of situa-tions’ (Familiaris Consortio, 84). The degree of responsibility is not equal in all cases and factors may exist which limit the ability to make a decision. Therefore, while clearly stating the Church’s teaching, pastors are to avoid judg-ments that do not take into account the complexity of various situations, and they are to be attentive, by necessity, to how people experience and endure distress because of their condition”. (Chapter 3, 78)

Eucharistic Ministers If you feel God is calling you to serve others in the celebration of the Eucharist and are a parish-ioner of St. Joseph Church, please sign up in the vestibule of the church. Date/Time of preparation tba. Franciscan Mission Service Collection Next Sunday, June 26, there will be a special presentation and collection by the Catholic organization which provides lay men and women the opportunity to serve with poor and oppressed communi-ties around the world. Fr. Jim Gardiner, SA a Franciscan Friar and member of the FMS board of directors will preside. For more information visit: http://www.franciscanmissionservice.org.

TREASURE & STEWARDSHIP

Sunday Collection June 12, 2016…...$ 4,037.00

Collection for Retired Diocesan Priests 6/12….. 350.00

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

M y S o u l I s T h i r s t i n g f o r Y o u O L o r d M y G o d. PSALM 63

PARISH CALENDAR

June 26 Sunday Franciscan Mission Mass / Collection

June 26 Sunday Children’s Liturgy (10:00am and 8:30pm)

Pope Francis’ June Intentions

Universal: That the aged, marginalized, and those who have no one may find–even within the huge cities of the world–opportunities for encounter and solidarity.

Evangelization: That seminarians and men and women entering religious life may have mentors who live the joy of the Gospel and prepare them wisely for their mission.

Christmas in July: St. Joseph Church will sponsor a BBQ and festivities on Saturday, July 30th at the RBC. This will be a chance to serve those in need and enjoy each other’s company. More info. to come!

FOCUS ON THE MISSION “There are so many things to do.” “We have so little time.” How many variations of these statements have you heard or even said yourself? Actually neither statement is completely true. There are many things to do in this life, but are many things that we give ourselves to vitally important? Paul relates in today’s second reading many of our concerns which are really non-productive. So little time? When we take on the freedom that Christ offers us, we have all the time we need in this world, and even more in the next. Elisha, the prophet Elijah’s chosen servant, was slightly befuddled about what he should do. When Elijah called, he re-turned to bid farewell to his parents and provide food for his people. Only then did he follow. Jesus demands something different, something more of his disciples. He calls us to a single-minded determination to drop everything and follow him. Now, not later.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Zechariah foretells the Messiah (Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1).

Psalm — My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63).

Second Reading — There are no distinctions or divi-sions; we all belong to Christ (Galatians 3:26-29).

Gospel — Peter proclaims Jesus as the Christ; Jesus speaks of his great suffering to come (Luke 9:18-24).

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