St. Anthony of Padua Church www.sapparish.org December 27, 2015

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT

The ultimate aim of Saint Paul’s Letter to the Colossians is to teach the community

how to deepen its relationship with Christ Jesus. His list of virtues summarizes the

ideals of communal stewardship: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and

patience. For Paul, practicing these virtues opens our hearts to Christ as individuals

and as a worshipping community. This is how the Christian

community ought to live. This is how its members should

behave in their dealings with others, particularly with fellow

believers. As we approach the new year, how might we

embrace one or more of these virtues more fully in our

parish community in order to deepen our relationship with

Jesus?

TRY * SHOW * LIVE GOD’S MERCY

UPCOMING EVENTS

Special Music at St. Anthony:

Saturday, January 9, 2016; 4pm Vigil Mass:

musical favorites for the Lord’s Baptism with

professional guest singers.

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. 3

Religious Education: Registration for classes are still being accepted. Classes held each Tuesday from 6:15pm to 7:30pm in the school auditorium. Parents are required to pick their child up from the auditorium at dismissal. Contact Joyce at 482-3984 for info.

2016 JANUARY RETREAT: The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Or-leans (CCRNO) will sponsor its annual Holy Spirit Teen and Young Adult Retreat on January 8-10 at the Landmark Hotel on Severn Avenue in Met-airie. Registration closes December 15. For info visit www.ccrno.org or atyouth@ccrno.org.

Save the Date:

MLK Day of Service Honoring the Legacy and

Dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday,

January 18, 2016. For details or to register,

please call 861-6207.

Peace Prayer Walk:

All are welcome to join the Peace Prayer Walk

held the last Tuesday of each month at Mater

Dolorosa Church, 1230 S. Carrollton Avenue at

6pm. Gather in front the church.

Evening of Prayer:

Thursday, January 7 at 6:30 pm at Notre Dame

Seminary Chapel; Reception following.

Divine Mercy Conference:

“Open Wide the Doors of My Mercy”, February

26 4 pm to 10pm; February 27 8 am to Noon,

at St. Anthony of Padua. A Love offering will be

taken, The Vatican grants Plenary Indulgence for

the Extraordinary Year of Mercy. See the flyer in

the rear of the Church for more details.

Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference:

Are you forming others in the Catholic Faith?

How are YOU being formed? Join us Jan. 7 - 9

at the Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference

(Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, LA). For more

information or to register, visit www.GCFFC.org.

Willwoods’ Faith + Marriage Ministry:

2016 schedule for the Married Couples’

Retreat at St. Joseph Abbey is as follows:

March 5 - 6 April 2 - 3

April 30 - May 1 June 4 - 5

June 25 - 26 July 23 - 24

August 27 - 28 October 29 - 30

This retreat offers a wonderful way for

couples to break away from daily struggles

and tasks and spend time rejuvenating and

enriching their marriage.

For more information or to register, please

contact Jason Angelette at (504) 830-3716.

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly

servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has

done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown

the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,

and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he re-membered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.

(Lk 1:46-55)

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph ~ La Sagrada Familia

SANTO DE LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD

El propósito final de la Carta de San Pablo a los Colosenses es enseñar a la

comunidad cómo profundizar su relación con Cristo Jesús. Su lista de virtudes resume

los ideales de la corresponsabilidad comunal: compasión, bondad, humildad, amabili-

dad y paciencia. Para San Pablo, practicar estas virtudes abre nuestros corazones a

Cristo como individuos y como comunidad de culto. Así es, cómo la comunidad cristi-

ana debería de vivir. Esto es, cómo sus miembros deben conducirse en su

trato con otros, especialmente con los compañeros creyentes.

Al aproximarnos al nuevo año, ¿cómo podríamos abrazar una o más

de estas virtudes más plenamente en nuestra comunidad parroquial para

profundizar nuestra relación con Jesús?

Próximos eventos

RICA:

Adultos que estan interesados en convertirse en

católico o que necesitan cualquiera de los sacra-

mentos, incluyendo los que están casados civil-

mente y quieren casarse en la iglesia, pueden

llamar a la oficina.

Durante las épocas de Adviento y Navidad,

nosotros tenemos numerosas oportunidades

para reflexionar y honrar a la Santísima

Virgen María, quien es, no solamente la

santa más grande en nuestra familia

católica de fe, sino que es también el

modelo de corresponsabilidad por excelen-

cia. María nos enseña el significado de la

corresponsabilidad por el testimonio de su

propia vida. El día 8 de diciembre, nosotros

celebramos la Fiesta de la Inmaculada Con-

cepción, la concepción de María en su vi-

entre maternal, sin la mancha del pecado

original. El Papa Pío IX proclamó esta ver-

dad el 8 de diciembre de 1854, que la pre-

servación de María del pecado fue una gra-

cia, y un privilegio particular otorgado por

Dios. En anticipación por lo que Dios hizo

por todos nosotros en Cristo, solamente ella

fue preservada del pecado original “desde

el primer momento de su concepción.” El

día 12 de Diciembre, nosotros celebramos a

María como Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

En 1531 ella se apareció a Juan Diego so-

bre el cerro del Tepeyac en las afueras del

valle de México. Una figura del tamaño de

una figura humana de la Virgen como una

joven de piel morena, como las mujeres

indígenas americanas, con el rostro mes-

tizo, fue impresa en su tilma. La imagen

dio a la gente indígena de las Américas la

seguridad del amor y la compasión de nues-

tra Santísima Madre hacia ellos. El día 25

de diciembre, cuando nosotros celebramos

la Natividad de Nuestro Señor, celebramos

el

nacimiento de Jesús a través de su madre,

María. La Encarnación se realizó a través

de la misma carne de María, y el niño Jesús

fue albergado por el mismo cuerpo de

María. El día 1º de enero, María es honrada

como la “Madre de Dios,” el cual es el más

grande de sus títulos. Este título es el fun-

damento de todos los otros títulos que se le

atribuyen, al convertirse en la madre de

Dios desde el instante en el que Jesús fue

concebido en su vientre por el poder del

Espíritu Santo. El título fue anunciado for-

malmente por la Iglesia en el siglo V.

Trata * Muestra * Vive La Misericordia de Dios

La Bendita Virgen María

Proclama mi alma la grandeza del

Señor, se alegra mi espíritu en Dios, mi salvador; porque ha mirado la

humillación de su esclava. Desde ahora me bendecirán todas las generaciones,

porque el Poderoso ha hecho obras grandes por mí: su nombre es santo, y su

misericordia llega a sus fieles de generación en generación. El hace

proezas con su brazo: dispersa a los soberbios de corazón, derriba del trono

a los poderosos y enaltece a los humildes, a los hambrientos los colma de bienes y a los ricos los despide vacíos. Auxilia a Israel, su siervo, acordándose

de la misericordia, como lo había prometido a nuestros padres, en favor

de Abrahán y su descendencia Por siempre.

San Lucas 1:46-55

St. Anthony of Padua Church www.sapparish.org December 27, 2015

Liturgy Intentions: Dec. 26 to Jan. 1

The Octave of the Nativity

SAT Saint Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22

4:00 Celeste and Ralph Pakebusch, Julie Pointevent,

Jack Pfeffer, Joyce Kelly, Jerry Kelly,

Bettye Hepburn, Herman Simmons,

Dr. Charles and Raymond Wagner,

Junius Chauvin, Richard Spindell,

Dianne Cowart

SUN The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17;Lk 2:41-52

7:30 The Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua

9:00 Intencion Especial

Lucy Adams-Kuelyn, Noemi de la Grana,

Elba Vado, Marco Rodriguez

11:00 Steven Bergeron, Julie Pointevent,

Edward & Odi Moises, Wanda Balestra,

Peggy M. Jordan, O.P., R.J. Henry

Jeffrey T. and Dr. Dennis P. Jordan,

MON The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1:5—2:2; Mt 2:13-18

8:15 The Souls in Purgatory

12:10 Lucille Mary Lucich

TUES Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2:22-35

8:15 Judge Phillip Ciaecio

12:10 Ellen Geheeb

WED Weekday 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40

8:15 For Expectant Mothers and their children

12:10 Juju and Cheryln Castanedo,

Becky N. McGoey,

Marie T. Blaum,

Charles Baquet, Jr.

THUR Saint Sylvester I, Pope 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18

8:15 All Military Personnel and their Families

4:00 Vigil Flynn, Campbell, & Cottrell Families

FRI Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21

7:30 The Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua

9:00 (Sp) Comunidad Hispana de San Antonio

11:00 Dr. Richard Bagnetto

Parish Giving for December 20, 2015

No Second Collection for the week of January 3, 2016. Thank you and God bless!

First Collection ($6,500 needed weekly) $ 12:10 p.m. Weekday Mass $

Votives (Candles) $ St. Anthony of Padua Social Apostolate $ All Souls’ Day $

Dec. 28: NO MASS AND HEALING SERVICE

Dec. 31/Jan 1: New Year’s Holiday (Parish Office Closed) Jan. 2/3: Social Apostolate Food Drive Jan. 10: Baptism of the Lord Jan. 18: MLK, Jr. Holiday (Parish Office Closed)/NO 12:10 MASS Jan. 24: 2nd Collection: St. Anthony of Padua School Jan. 25: Monthly Mass and Healing Service 7:00 pm Jan. 31: 2nd Collection: Clarion Herald Feb. 6/7: Social Apostolate Food Drive Feb. 6/7: 2nd Collection: Church in Eastern Europe Feb. 8/9: Mardi Gras Holiday (Parish Office Closed) Feb. 9: NO 12:10 MASS ON MARDI GRAS DAY Feb 10: Ash Wednesday Feb. 13/14: Second Collection: Parish Improvement Fund

Celebrating 100 Years!

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August 13, 2016, 4:00 pm

100th Year Celebration Closing Mass

A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore

the Lord. For today a great light has come upon the earth.

Calendar

Holiday Mass Schedule

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God

Thursday, December 31 - 4pm Vigil Mass

Friday, January 1, 2016 as follows:

7:30 am, 9am (Spanish), 11am, 7pm (Portuguese)

Please note: the Parish Office will be closed

Thursday, December 31, 2015

And

Friday, January 1, 2016

May God fill each of you and your families with His

love, blessing and peace throughout this New Year.

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.

St. Anthony of Padua Church www.sapparish.org December 27, 2015

C entury

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Blessed are those who fear the Lord

and…. What?

(Hint: look in today’s readings)

Last week’s answer:

“We shall live”

(See Psalm 80)

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

27 Sylvester

Adoga

Seminarian

28 Rev.

Randy

Roux

29 William

Mumphrey

Seminarian

30 Jude

Fernando

Seminarian

31 Robert

Frank

Seminarian

Jan. 1

Pope

Francis

2 Rev.

Hal

Obayashi

3 Rev.

David

Marcham

4 Rev.

Paul

Soper

5 All

Bishops in

the World

6 Rev.

Michael

Regan

7 Rev.

Philip

McGaugh

8 Rev.

George

Hines

9 Rev.

Harold

Lawson

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.

The Century Club winner for

December 21, 2015 was Louise Bole.

Congratulations!

Bible Trivia:

Join us for this DVD series by

Fr. Robert E. Barron

Tuesday Evenings

In January 2016

7:00 pm at St. Anthony’s Priory

(Parlors A & B)

For more information:

Contact Sandy Sanchez, O.P.

At rcia@sapparish.org

Email: friarmarianoveliz@preachmypsalter.org

Preach My Psalter Offers the following on every Saturday morning:

5 am Holy Hour: Adoration, Rosary, & Benediction Confessions available during Holy Hour

6:10 am Eucharistic Celebration

PREACH MY PSALTER: A Dominican Rosary Apostolate

The Prayer and Study Group meets every Wednesday; 6-8pm

Please Note: the Prayer and Study group will not meet December 23 & 30.

Contact Fr. Mariano for details about location at the email below.

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