CONTACT US Church: 504-522-3186; 522-3187 Church Fax: 504-522-3171 E-mail Address: stjoseph@bellsouth.net Website Address: www.stjosephchurch-no.org

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, Housekeeping

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

April 1, 2018

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

EASTER SUNDAY of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018

Monday, April 2, 2017—Octave of Easter

12:15 p.m. Church Closed

Tuesday, April 3, 2017—Octave of Easter

12:15 p.m. Percy Dominick, Sr. (+)

Wednesday, April 4, 2017—Octave of Easter

12:15 p.m. Ovir Zaldivar (+)

Thursday, April 5, 2017—Octave of Easter

12:15 p.m. The Newly Initiated & to be Confirmed

Friday, April 6, 2017—Octave of Easter

12:15 p.m. Marina Mayorga Smith & Family

YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR THE FOLLOWING PARISHIONERS , WHO ARE IN NEED OF HEALING:

Willie Arnaudville, Anthony Blaise, Clarke Bordelon, Lawrence & Mamie Brown, Cheryl Butler, John Caron, John Gebbia, Sylvia Daily-Powell, Joseph Delay, Bernardine Dupre, Ben Eble III, Terry Eggleston, Linda Elwood, Heather Faircloth, Winston Falgout, Frances Fiegler, LaDonna Finch, Darrell & Ramona Ford, Fr. Lou Franz, CM, Mark Eiserloh, Warren Frught, Roselyn Hansen, Madonna Hayden, Sarah Hollier-Watkins, Shelia Jones, Louise Sonnier, Bette & Ken Kussman, Landy Lanza, Jannie Ledet, James Leung, Sara Marino, Priscilla Martin, Karen McCoy, Hazel McMiller, Donna Moore, Regina Pichoff, Tina Roderfeld, Pippy Sanders, Anita Schexnayder; Malcolm Taylor, Mel & Gaspar Schiro; Charlie & Joanne Slocum, Fritz Tripkovich, George Tripkovich, Georgiana Prevost, Marion Vaughn, Juanita Ware, Darrell Walker, Warren Webster, Helen Wilson, Mary Willis, Lynn Williams, Monica Whitherspoon.

Easter Vigil 8:00 pm St. Joseph Parishioners and Benefactors

Easter Sunday 10:00 am St. Joseph Parishioners and Benefactors

The stone was rolled away

The stone which was rolled away from the tomb of Jesus continues to roll away from every sort of grave. Goodness cannot be held, captured, or put to death. It evades its pursuers, escapes capture, slips away, hides out, even leaves the churches sometimes, but forever rises, again and again, all over the world. Such is the meaning of the resurrection.

We see during the earthly life of Jesus a number of passages in the Gospels which give the impression that Jesus was somehow difficult to detain. When the authorities tried to arrest him in the temple area we are told simply that “he slipped away,” and in another incident “no one laid a hand upon him because his hour had not yet come.”

These stories of his “slipping away” are highly symbolic. The lesson is that the word of God, the grace of God, the good-ness of God, and power of God can never be captured, held captive, or ultimately killed. Even when seemingly they are killed, the stone that entombs them always eventually rolls back and releases them. Goodness continues to resurrect from every sort of grave.

In the resurrection of Jesus, God shows that goodness and love will triumph! They put his dead body in a tomb and sealed it with a stone, but the stone rolled away. His disciples abandoned him in his trials, but they eventually returned more committed than ever. They persecuted and killed his first disciples, but that only served to spread his message. Goodness cannot be killed. Believe it! We only need to live in the face of that wonderful truth. The ending of our story, both that of our world and that of our lives, is already written – goodness is guaranteed. Kindness will meet us.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, April 1 One in Faith #1009

Monday: Acts 2:22-33; Ps 16:1-11; Mt 28:8-15

Tues: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-22; Jn 20:11-18

Wed.: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-9; Lk 24:13-35

Thurs: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2-9; Lk 24:35-48

Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-27; Jn 21:1-14

Sat.: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1-21; Mk 16:9-15

Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

SANCTUARY CANDLE AND MASS INTENTIONS

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week to pray for the etermal rest of Robert Melerine, Jr. 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 two weeks. The offering for Mass intentions is $5.00 per Mass.

Welcome to those who have joined the Church The Paschal Mystery is the key to our Christian faith: the dying and rising of Jesus that is the pattern of our life. In their first steps on the road of faith, the catechumens felt the cross of glory traced over their eyes, on their lips, across their shoulders, on their ears, over their heart, and on their feet. The mystery is that even death gives way to life for those who are held in the embrace of Jesus. This Easter, new Christians arise from the waters of the font, come to the table of the Lord, and are anointed with Holy Chrism. Yet the font is not the destination of their journey, it is the beginning. The goal is Pentecost, fifty days from now, and a lifetime of praise to the Father, in Christ, with the Holy Spirit, for the sake of the world. “Neophyte,” an ancient word for the newly-baptized, means “newly-planted” in Greek. Don’t forget to welcome and congratulate those in our parish who have just been initiated. The smiles on their faces and the light in the eyes is a foretaste of heaven. Bobby, Dion, Donny, Genevieve, Jafrieda, Jonathan, Lisa, and Rob.

TREASURE & STEWARDSHIP

Sunday, March 18…....$ 6,193.00

Sunday, March 25………….

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 avail-able; 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 and your message will be received confidentially by a mental health professional. Anyone can make a direct call during regular business hours to the Victims’ Assistance Coordinator at (504) 861-6253.

I s h a l l n o t d i e, b u t l i v e , a n d d e c l a r e t h e w or k s o f t h e L o r d. — Psalm 118, 17

PARISH CALENDAR

Apr. 1 Easter Sunday 10:00 am (No Mass at 8:30 pm)

Apr. 5 Thursday Octave Easter Confirmation (7 pm) Apr. 8 Mercy Sunday Special Mass (3 pm) Holy Hour (1:30) Apr. 8 Children’s Liturgy of the Word (10 am & 8:30 pm)

PROCLAIM THE RISEN CHRIST

On Easter morning everything—the spring weather, the flowers, birds and butterflies, the people around us in their finery, the beautiful liturgy and music—everything seems to Bear witness that Jesus Christ is risen today! Like the Eyewitness accounts in today’s scriptures, the glorious and joyful life all around us helps us to believe the good news of the Resurrection and sing “Alleluia!” In the scriptures today we hear from Peter and Paul and John. All three speak with conviction about witnessing the resur-rected Christ. John’s Gospel account includes Mary of Magdala, who also was privileged to witness the Resurrection and tell others the good news. On this glorious Easter Sunday can we ourselves give eyewitness accounts that Jesus Christ is risen today, alive and active in our lives?

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each re-sponds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9)

Pope Francis’ April Intention

That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and find ways

to allow greater participation in the fruits of labor and creation.

Congratulations:

This Thursday, April 5

Ben, Clark, Jim, Rebecca

INFORMATION PAGE

CHURCH NAME: St. Joseph BULLETIN NO. 460100 CONTACT: Fr. Tom Stehlik (504) 522-3186 x142 DATE: Bulletin 4-1-18; submitted Wednesday, March 26 at 2:30 pm PAGES 4 TRANSMISSION: SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2007 Adobe 9 MX XP Special Note: please send us 300 copies