The Epiphany of the LordThe Epiphany of the Lord January 6, 2019January 6, 2019

Holy SpiritHoly Spirit Catholic ChurchCatholic Church

6201 Stratford Place, New Orleans LA. 70131

Phone: 394-5492, Fax: 398-0901,

Email: holyspirit@archdiocese-no.org

Website: holyspiritchurchnola.org

WORSHIPING SCHEDULE

SATURDAY: •4:15-4:45 PM Confessions

•5:00 PM Vigil Mass.

SUNDAY: •10:00 AM Mass.

MONDAY-THURSDAY:

•8:00 AM Rosary

•8:30 AM Mass

•9:00 AM Heart2Heart Adoration, 30 minutes.

Tuesdays: Novena of Our Mother of Perpetual Help.

FRIDAY: •8:00 AM Rosary •8:30 AM Mass •9:00 AM Divine Mercy Adoration, 30

minutes. ***Healing Mass on First Fridays with the Anointing of the Sick.

CONTACTS

Rev. James Bach, Pastor, Cell ............. 644-7780

Very Rev. John Talamo, Jr. V.F. Dean of Algiers/

Plaquemines Deanery.

Elizabeth P. Sliman, Secretary ............ 985-774-9711

Pam Kamphuis, Music Director.

& Ministry Coordinator ........................ 452-9936

Judy Sherman, Min. Coordinator Asst. 496-3903

Fran Laudun, Custodian ..................... 392-5492.

Jane Mix, DRE ..................................... 650-1247

SACRAMENTS and RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:

Tuesday: 5:00 - 6:00 PM.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturday: 4:15 - 4:45 PM

Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM

Or by appointment.

MARRIAGE ARRANGEMENTS:

Contact the office six months in advance.

BAPTISM:

Baptismal seminar is required for Parents and

Godparents. Parents meet with the Pastor/Deacon.

Godparents must provide proof of Confirmation in the Catholic Church.

Next Weekend Liturgical Assignments

The Baptism of the Lord

(Please find your substitute if you are unable to serve as assigned )

1st Reading - Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11(21C) Psalm - 104:1b-2,3-4,24-25,27-28,29-30

2nd Reading - Titus 2: 11-14; 3:4-7

Gospel Reading - Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

January 12th

January 13th

Saturday

5:00 PM Vigil

Michael Nedd

Sylvia Schwarz

Celia Smith

Rose Demers

Smokey Glapion

Jermaine Lewis

Julie Williams

Sunday

10:00 AM

Gwen Jolly

Myra Lewis

Maria Pham Nhung

Peter Khong Nhan

Greg Javonillo

Judy Sherman

Vickie Hano

CANDLES/FLOWERS TO PRAY FOR DONATED BY

Sanctuary Candle

Divine Mercy Candle All Police and Firemen

Men and Women

Mary Candle All Military

Altar Flowers

Sanctuary Flowers

Divine Mercy Flowers

Mary Flowers

Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 God sets a father in honor over

his children; a mother’s authority he confirms

over her sons.

Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and

preserves himself from them. When he prays, he

is heard; he stores up riches who reveres his mother.

Whoever honors his father is gladdened by children, and, when

he prays, is heard. Whoever reveres his father will live a long life; he who obeys his fa-

ther brings comfort to his mother.

My son, take care of your father when he is old; grieve him not as long as he lives.

Even if his mind fail, be considerate of him; revile him not all the days of his life; kind-

ness to a father will not be forgotten, firmly planted against the debt of your sins - a

house raised in justice to you.

First

Reading

To burn a candle or offers

flowers… in memory of your

loved ones...

Call the Office

$10 is a donation

for a candle.

MASS INTENTIONS T h e E p i p h a n y o f t h e L o r d

THIS WEEK

SATURDAY

5:00pm Vigil 1/5

Joseph Chung, Ancient Parents, Joseph Nien, Thomas Xuan, Mary

Lanh, All Souls, The Conversion of Sinners, Carole Nunguesser

SUNDAY

10:00am 1/6

All Holy Spirit Parishioners, Joseph Loi Tran, Poor Souls, Joseph and

Juanita Hardy, Ancient Parents, Uncle Peter, Uncle Peter Trung,

Grandpa Joseph, Grandma Mary, All Souls, The Conversion of

Sinners

Mon 8:30am 1/7 Joseph Nien

Tue 8:30am 1/8 Thomas Xuan

Wed 8:30am 1/9 Joseph Nien

Thu 8:30am 1/10 Thomas Xuan

Fri 8:30am 1/11 Joseph Chung

NEXT WEEKEND

SATURDAY

5:00pm Vigil 1/12

Ancient Parents, Dominic Quang, John Kim, John Phung, Mary Sy,

Mary Kiem, All Souls, Clare Engler

SUNDAY

10:00am 1/13

All Holy Spirit Parishioners, Mary Tam, Theresa, Joseph Phinh, Jo-

seph Hy, Peter Vinh, Peter Vang, Paul, All Souls, To Dieu Ni, Tran. N.

San, Clare Engler, Joseph Loi Tran, Poor Souls

Lk 2:41-52 Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of

Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to

festival custom. After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the

boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it.

Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for

him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they

returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the

temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them

questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers.

When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son,

why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great

anxiety.” And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I

must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them.

He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his

mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and

favor before God and man.

On this, the Sunday within the Octave of

Christmas, we honor the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary

and Joseph. In honoring them, we also honor all

families, big or small. And in honoring all families, we honor the family of God, the Church. But most

especially, we focus in on the hidden, day-to-day life of the Holy Family of Nazareth.

What was it like to live day in and day out in the household of St. Joseph? What was it like to have Jesus

for a son, Mary as a wife and mother, and Joseph as a father and husband? Their home would have certainly

been a sacred place and a dwelling of true peace and unity. But it would have also been so much more.

The family home of Jesus, Mary and Joseph would have been, in numerous ways, just like any other

home. They would have related together, talked, had fun, disagreed, worked, eaten, dealt with problems, and

encountered everything else that makes up daily family life. Of course, the virtues of Jesus and Mary were

perfect, and St. Joseph was a truly “just man.” Therefore, the overriding characteristic of their home would

have been love.

But with that said, their family would not have been exempt

from daily toil, hurt and challenges that face most families.

For example, they would have encountered the death of

loved ones, St. Joseph most likely passed away prior to

Jesus’ public ministry. They would have encountered

misunderstanding and gossip from others. Our Blessed

Mother, for example, was found with child out of wedlock.

This would have been a topic of discussion among many

acquaintances for sure. They would have had to fulfill all

daily chores, earn a living, put food on the table, attend

gatherings of family and friends and the like. They would

have lived normal family life in every way.

This is significant because it reveals God’s love for family life. The Father allowed His Divine Son to

live this life and, as a result, elevated family life to a place within the Trinity. The holiness of the Holy

Family reveals to us that every family is invited to share in God’s divine life and to encounter ordinary

daily life with grace and virtue.

Reflect, today, upon your own family life. Some families are strong in virtue, some struggle with basic

communication. Some are faithful day in and day out, some are broken and deeply wounded. No matter the

case, know that God wants to enter more deeply into your family life just as it is right now. He desires to

give you strength and virtue to live as the Holy Family. Surrender yourself and your family, this day, and

invite the Triune God to make your family a holy family.

Lord, I do offer myself to You this day and in doing so I offer You my family. I offer every relationship,

be it good or difficult, and I offer every challenge we face. Please come and sanctify my family, making it

holy in imitation of your family in Nazareth. Jesus, I trust in You.

Reflection on the Holy Family Feast

University of Mary

When they had fulfilled all the prescrip-

tions of the law of the Lord, they returned to

Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The

child grew and became strong, filled with wis-

dom; and the favor of God was upon him.

Luke 2:39-40

Fr. Bach

Father Bach 1/15, Matt Busby 1/6, Shirley Schwartz 1/9, Carroll Prejean 1/10, Suzanne Matthews 1/8, Robert Eiswirth 1/4,

Rose Demers 1/1, Judy Nelson 1/15, Audry Steward 1/5, Ruth Anne Bianchini 1/13, Gayle Galle 1/2, Nancy White 1/4,

Damien Maness 1/5, Pat Bowes 1/7, John Woolf 1/8, Jo Anne Pontiff 1/10, Mary Jane Lalla 1/3, Shelly Koch 1/11,

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Aaron F. Mckens, Albert Thomas, Alexander, Allen Martin, Ana Sison & Family, Antoinette Franklin & Deborah Franklin, Ahmad. Phillips, Ava Neal, Auron Gray Croy, Betty Boisdore, Bob & Arlene Eiswirth, Brenda Thompson, Byron Davis, Cary Gomez, Charles & Elizabeth Rivera, Charlotte Dixon, Chris & Arden, Conrad Degel, Corcoran Family, David Nguyen, David Scarnato, Dion Dukes, Donald Carey, Jr. Elena Cutrera, Ernest Miles, Ernest Miles, Sr. & Family, Gwen & Jerry Bennette, Helen Brown, Helen Dukes, Herman Sherman, Jr., India Lazaro, Jaime Tuazon, James Duplessis, Jr., Jayden Pham, Jaymee Pham, Jennifer Pham, Joan Brennan, Jody Barrilleaux, Johnny Jordan, Johnny Pham, Joseph Celestain, Sr.,

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January 1-15

1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 Beloved: See what love the Father has bestowed on us

that we may be called the children of God. And so we are. The reason the

world does not know us is that it did not know him.

Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall

be has not yet been revealed. We do know that

when it is revealed we shall be like him, for we

shall see him as he is. Beloved, if our hearts do not

condemn us, we have confidence in God and receive from him whatever we ask,

because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And his

commandment is this: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus

Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us. Those who keep his

commandments remain in him, and he in them, and the way we know that

he remains in us is from the Spirit he gave us.

Second

Reading

In Loving Memory of

Father Danny Digal

our Former Pastor

JANUARY/

FEBRUARY

January 5 & 6: Food for the Poor :Deacon Dennis Benin will be our guest.

♦January 8: Parish Council Meeting at 7:00pm

January 12: Garage Sale in the Parish Life Center from 8am-4pm. ONE DAY ONLY! Sign-Up sheets for workers and bake sales items are in the Vestibule. Welcome Social and Clearance Sale will be after the 5:00pm Mass

January 13: Welcome Coffee after the 10:00am Mass

February 16: Supper and Substance Marriage Ministry Date Night! Starts at 6:30pm Make sure to sign up soon!!

… Thank you …

... all Holy Spirit Parishioners ... … And all you do ...

Announcements Announcements -- Events Events -- CalendarCalendar

That’s Amore’ February 16th Parish Life

Center

starts at 6:30pm

Ministry for married couples

Price $40.00 a couple

Sign up in Vestibule

Holy Spirit

Garage Sale

1/12/2019

8:00am-4:00pm

ONE DAY ONLY

Donated items should

be in good condition,

Electronics &

Appliances need to

work

Clothes Accepted

Ideas: Baby furniture,

strollers, dishes,

appliance, etc...

Drop off Dates:

December 8,15,22,29

Between 8am-12pm

Parish Life Center

Aprons and Magnets For Sale We have more aprons Now!

All proceeds go to our Holy Spirit Church!!

Call Charlotte Baham @ 504-392-3084 Church Office @ 504-394-5492

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