The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is on an historic 2-year tour to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima, and is coming to the Archdiocese of New Orleans. It will be an extraordinary occasion of healing, hope and grace, including the opportunity to hear the story of Fatima and venerate this beautiful statue that set out from Fatima in 1947 to bring the graces of Fatima to all who might not ever be able to make a pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal. We bring the pilgrimage to you! Hundreds of favors and graces, including cures, and countless conversions are associated with the image. The presence of this special Statue (sculpted according to the description of Sister Lucia, the Fatima seer) is a great gift to our community. The schedule … [Read more...]

Parish Intentions In Memoriam.... William Allen, Clyde Arnoult, Kate Arnoult, Yvonne Arnoult, Claude Baehr, Harold Baquet, Elmo & Joséphine Bourgeois, James M. Brenn, Laura Brenn, Maurice W. Brenn Sr, Elbée & Frank Bynum, Mildred Curlee, Shelly Domingue, Lester & Ethel Heidingsfelder, Earline Johnson, Pauline Johnson, Andriana Kappesser, Mr Jean Lapeyre, Lionel Lopez, Stephen W. Mensingh, Deacon Paul Nalty, Maria Nguyen Thi Voc, Miriam Ogden, Brenda Schmitt, Edwin Sullivan Jr, Shirley Sullivan, Lloyd & Emma Templet, Irma Wetzel, Mary & Edwin Wetzel, Milton & Vivian Wetzel, Clarence "Pete" Wolbrette, the Favor Family, the Klotz Family, the Mercante Family, the Nguyen Family, the Youngblood Family, and the Poor Souls in Purgatory. … [Read more...]

We are beginning to organize the 2016 weekly donation envelopes for pick-up in mid-December.  If you are not currently using envelopes or would like to donate electronically, please e-mail ststephenpar@archdiocese-no.org or call (899-1378) the rectory for details. … [Read more...]

6 STEPS FOR A GOOD CONFESSION Examine your conscience - what sins have you committed since your last good confession. Be sincerely sorry for your sins. Confess your sins to the priest. Make certain that you confess all your mortal sins and the number of them. After your confession, do the penance the priest gives to you. Pray daily for the strength to avoid the occasion of sin, especially for those sins you were just absolved from. ACT OF CONTRITION O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell, but most of all because they offend You, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and … [Read more...]

Respect Life Sunday will be observed October 1-2, 2016. The CYO or another parish organization will be selling the 2017 Right to Life Calendars at parishes that weekend. The calendars cost $5.00 and portray pro-life themes in beau ful full color graphics. The proceeds will help all the good pro-life work of New Orleans Right to Life, CYO, and other parish organizations. For more information contact Jan Delcorral at (504) 952- 7277 or email Jan at jdelcorral@cox.net. … [Read more...]

Even as the flood waters rose in our neighboring Dioceses of Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles in August, the response of the local Catholic Church began. Parishes throughout the metropolitan area went to work quickly to provide aid to our sisters and brothers affected by the historic flooding. As the flood waters receded, volunteers from our parishes and schools were some of the first on the ground, and our local parishes continue to be a point of resource and aid to the area. Below is just a sampling of the flood relief efforts coordinated by the parishes, schools and minis- tries of the Archdiocese of New Orleans: • Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans raised $267,208 in the weeks immediately following the flooding all of which will be sent to Catholic Charities … [Read more...]

Next weekend the Knights of Columbus will be selling raffle tickets for the items below.  Tickets are $20/each, but look at all of the wonderful prizes, 40 in all.  I’m sorry that I had to make the print so small, but it was the only way the prizes could all fit in the bulletin! Grand Prize - 3 Club seats to Saints vs Lions + $150.00 @ Ruth's Chris + Hard Rock Casino package + 3 rounds of golf at the Oaks Second Prize -   2 seats to Saints vs Bucs on 40 yd line loge club seats + $100.00 @ Acme + 2 Tickets to LPO Opening Night Additional Prizes - 2 Sideline bunker Club seats to Saints vs Bucs + $100.00 @ Bacchanal + 2 tickets to LPO Opening Night - 3 Loge End Zone seats Saints vs Rams + $100 @ Andy's Bistro + 2 JPSO Season Tickets - 2 Club seat tickets Saints vs Panthers + … [Read more...]

“Let There Be Peace on Earth” The deadly shootings in Baton Rouge, LA, Falcon Heights, MN, and Dallas, TX, the stabbing in Kenner, LA and the deadly attack in Orlando last month are heartbreaking and cause fear among us. We must pray for those whose lives have been taken and for their families. We live in a time of great violence and terrorism. Terrorism is rooted in hate and not only caused by international forces, but we in the United States are experiencing terrorist attacks against one another. Let us pray: Merciful God, forgive us for the disrespect we show for human life. Lead us to be wise and patient enough to deal with conflict through words and prayer – not with guns or through violence. May those who have died have life in your kingdom. Grant comfort and peace to … [Read more...]

As many of you know, a substantial portion of the money that our parish donates to the poor is used to purchase vouchers for the Salvation Army shelter on Claiborne Avenue.  We purchase the vouchers for $10, and the voucher provides a homeless person with access to a bed, a shower and two square meals.  This week I received a letter from the Salvation Army telling us that, due to our having purchased 500 vouchers this year, we now qualify as a “Shelter Partner,” meaning that our vouchers will now cost us 20% less, or $8.00.  Instead of keeping the savings, we have decided to purchase 20% more vouchers each month to further help those who are in need.  “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me.” …  “Amen, I say to you, what you … [Read more...]

“Let There Be Peace on Earth” The deadly shootings in Baton Rouge, LA, Falcon Heights, MN, and Dallas, TX, the stabbing in Kenner, LA and the deadly attack in Orlando last month are heartbreaking and cause fear among us. We must pray for those whose lives have been taken and for their families. We live in a time of great violence and terrorism. Terrorism is rooted in hate and not only caused by international forces, but we in the United States are experiencing terrorist attacks against one another. Let us pray: Merciful God, forgive us for the disrespect we show for human life. Lead us to be wise and patient enough to deal with conflict through words and prayer – not with guns or through violence. May those who have died have life in your kingdom. Grant comfort and peace to … [Read more...]