Beginning on Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30pm (after the evening Mass) and continuing each Tuesday of Lent, we will have a study group to discuss a book written by Msgr. James P. Moroney called “The Mass Explained.” Please contact Phillip Bellini, Director of Religious Education if you would like to participate so that we can be sure to order enough books. Msgr. Moroney is a consultor to the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments and served as Secretary for the Pontifical Commission Vox Clara that guided the new English translation of the Roman Missal. … [Read more...]
A Thank You Letter
June 10, 2013 By
December 15, 2011 When the song of the angels is stilled When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations, To bring peace among others, To make music in the heart. Howard Thurman Dear Parishioners, This is the season of giving and we are so grateful for your wonderful gift of socks, gloves, tshirts and toiletries. These are wonderful treats for our guests . This is an acknowledgement of this donation to Lantern Light, Inc. and that you have received no goods or services in return for this donation. Thank you very much for your help in spreadingjoy and blessings to all of God's … [Read more...]
National Vocation Awareness Week
June 9, 2013 By
National Vocation Awareness Week will be celebrated the week of January 9, 2012 – January 14, 2012. Please pray daily for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. … [Read more...]
Good Stewardship Update
June 9, 2013 By
An article on the front page of the Times-Picayune two weeks ago saddened me somewhat. It said that out of all religious groups in America, the group that gave the smallest percentage of their income to their church were Catholics. While Mormons generally give the Biblical 10% we call “tithing,” and while the average churchgoer in the United States gives 2.4 %, Catholics give the lowest percentage of every other religion. And before you think the reason I was saddened is because our church is need of repairs or because we need more money to operate, let me tell you the real reason: giving to charity shows a great reliance on God, and God rewards a cheerful giver. Ever since I began “tithing,” God has given me more blessings than I can imagine. And as He gives me more, I try to give more … [Read more...]
Diaconate Community Mass
June 9, 2013 By
Archbishop Gregory Aymond will preside at a Mass for the Diaconate Community in our church at 11:00 am on December 26, the Feast of Saint Stephen. The Mass will be followed by a reception. Thanks to all of the Archdiocesan deacons and their wives for their commitment to this ministry of the Church. The Mass is open to the public. … [Read more...]
Changes in the Mass
June 8, 2013 By
Beginning at Advent Over the course of the last few months, we've been discussing the changes in the English translation of the Mass that we'll begin using in two weeks. As I've said, the bulk of the changes will be in the prayers that the priest leads. Below are the parts that will change, but remember we do the Holy Holy and the Lamb of God in Latin during Advent, so the changes. So when it comes down to it, the people will not have tons to learn! Old Text New Text ”˜The Lord be with you” R: “And also with you” “The Lord be with you” R: “And with your spirit” Penitential Act “I confess to almighty God”¦that I have sinned through my own fault..in what I have done and in what I have failed to do. And I ask blessed Mary, ever … [Read more...]
Thank you, Saints!
June 8, 2013 By
Good Shepherd Parish is very grateful to Greg Bensel, the Vice-President of Communications for the New Orleans Saints , who arranged for our Altar Boys and their Dads to attend last week's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Not only did the boys have a great time, but they were able to meet and get autographs from a number of the players, including star receiver Marques Colston. And the best part? The Saints won! … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Deacon Richard Eason!
June 8, 2013 By
On Saturday, December 1, Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond ordained 20 men to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Â You might be familiar with one of those men, Richard Eason, who has been serving at Good Shepherd Parish as an acolyte for the last several months. Â And now you will become even more familiar with him since he's been assigned to Good Shepherd Parish! As was reported in the Clarion Herald this weekend: DEACON RICHARD EASON and his wife Rosalyn have been married for 33 years. They have three sons – Blake, Kyle and Grant. Deacon Eason is an attorney with the law firm of Adams and Reese, LLP. Rosalyn serves as the religion coordinator at St. Ann School and volunteers as a court-appointed special advocate for Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court. Deacon Eason and … [Read more...]
Original Oil Paintings Benefit
June 7, 2013 By
A series of original oil paintings are being displayed in the rear of the church. They were done by David Dillard, and they show representations of Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Henry and St. Stephen churches as they looked this year during the Good Friday Nine Church walk. You might notice that the cross at St. Stephen is veiled as we do on that day. The gallery is asking $2000 each for the three paintings, with 40% of the proceeds going to Good Shepherd Parish. If you are interested in the paintings, please contact the gallery daviddillard.com or the parish office. Â … [Read more...]
Victim Support
June 7, 2013 By
In continuing our commitment of support and healing, we invite and encourage people who have been sexually abused recently or in the past by clergy, religious or other employees or volunteers of the Archdiocese of New Orleans to call the Victims' Assistance Coordinator: Sr. Carmelita Centanni, MSC, Ph.D, (504) 861-6253. … [Read more...]
