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