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In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I … [Read more...]

In the summer of 64 A.D., a fire started on one end of the Circus Maximus in Rome, and it quickly spread throughout the Eternal City. By the time it was extinguished, it had burned for a week and destroyed 80% of Rome. While it was burning, the Emperor Nero remained at his summer home in Anzio, deservedly earning the taunting phrase "Nero fiddled while Rome burned." When Nero returned to Rome, the populace greeted him with anger and derision. In order to avoid a political disaster, Nero decided to blame the fire on a small but growing religious group of then-pagan Rome: the Christians. Over the next three years, until his death in 67 A.D., Nero arrested as many Christians as he could find, and put them on trial for arson. Unable to convict them of arson (they had nothing to do with the … [Read more...]

Family Adoration of the Blessed SacramentTuesday, January 26, 2010“Let the little children come to me!” - Mt. 19:14 Sometimes it gets so difficult to take time out for prayer, especially for a family with small children. There are so many things to do in the evening, and afterwards, everybody just wants to “plop down” in front of the television. Next Tuesday, make a commitment to do something about that pattern! As we prepare to enter into Lent, come for an early evening of education, prayer and fellowship. Come and join us to help strengthen your family, clear you mind, restore your faith and commit to loving Jesus more deeply in the New Year! Schedule 5:00 pm - Meet in the rectory to watch a video on Eucharistic Adoration. Coloring and crafts for the little ones, and the older … [Read more...]

January 18 - 25 Friday, January 18 began the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.  Jesus prays that we might be united in Him, yet we are sadly separated.  Remember to add an intention “for the unity of all Christians” in your daily prayers this week. May they all be one, just as, Father, you are in me and I am in you, so that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe it was you who sent me. I have given them the glory you gave to me, that they may be one as we are one. With me in them and you in me, may they be so perfected in unity that the world will recognise that it was you who sent me and that you have loved them as you have loved me. (John 17, 21-23) Additional information on the International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity can be found on the USCCB'S … [Read more...]

Reverend Thomas Chambers, CSC was the celebrant last week for the 10:30am Mass, and is now in residence at Good Shepherd Parish. Father Chambers is a member of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, and lived at Sacred Heart Church on Canal Street until it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. He is the past president of Our Lady of Holy Cross College on the West Bank, and he is currently President of the Willwoods Community (www.willwoods.org), an entity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans that ministers in the areas of faith and marriage, affordable housing, and assisted-care living (Malta Park in our parish). Willwoods also co-owns and operates WLAE public television station. The slogan of Willwoods is “rooted in prayer, united in service,” and that could best describe Father Tom! Father is … [Read more...]

Special THANKS to Doug, Gay, Ertha, Laura and Laurie for all of the help with the parish open house!  And thanks to all who attended and got to eat some traditional New Year's black-eyed peas, cabbage and some spicy pasta! … [Read more...]

Alumnae of the Academy of the Sacred Heart, J. Lucien Archer, Antoinette Archer, James L. Archer, Marshall & Eleanor Ballard, the Boudreux & Bergeron Families, Lucy Brocato, Rosa G. Brocato, Camelia Bychurch, Jean Charbonnet, Mr & Mrs Victor A. Chisesi, Mr & Mrs William (Bill) Collins, Roy Craft Jr, Jokomo Davis, Denise Drury, the Botpouey/Dwyer Families, Richmond Gerard Favrot, Richmond Favrot, Aline & William Heausler, the Gallaher, Collins & Egatz Families, Mr & Mrs Robert F. Grace, Leslie W. Guise, the Lloyd W. Hall Family, Louis Hanemann, Oliver Miles Sr, Joseph Wise, Lester & Ethel Heidingsfelder, Mr & Mrs William A. Heausler Jr, Dr Frederic Christopher Giles, Henry & Mary Heim, Eva Loubat Horridge, Jan Moore Jenkins, Pete & Rosemary … [Read more...]

A Statement from Most Rev. Gregory Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans At the most recent meeting of the United States Conference for Catholic Bishops, Bishop Roger Morin gave a report on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and addressed the concerns of some people regarding the use of funds to support effectively the mission of the church. The grants are carefully reviewed. No group who opposes Catholic teachings is eligible for funds. If a group violates the conditions of the grant, funding is immediately terminated. Careful attention has been given to this matter. … [Read more...]

Their generous contributions made it possible to have such a beautiful reminder of our faith on top of the tallest steeple in New Orleans. Many gave “In Memory” of someone else, so here is the list of the names that will be on the cross: Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Ballard, IIIIn Memory of the Bergeron & Boudreaux FamiliesPhilip & Ella BoudreauxKathy, Molly & Katie BurnsMatalin & Emma CarvilleRobert & Druscilla CharleboisThe Chisesi FamilyIn Memory of Mae Colgan ClementinoThe Howell Crosby FamilyRonnie DemilioIn Memory of Louis J. Derbes, C.M.Martin FeldmanDr. & Mrs. Norman FrancisArthemise GalleJoyce GrienerIn Memory of Mary & Jimmie HanemannHunter P. Harris & FamilyLucy M. LaBella Ronald & Mary Ellen LeggioMr. and Mrs. Robert L. Liljeberg, Sr.In Memory of … [Read more...]