St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish

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1 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 11, 2012 St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish 4700 PINEDA STREET NEW ORLEANS, LA CHURCH LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF LOUISA DR AND PINEDA 5029 LOUISA DR. PHONE FAX WEB PAGE ADDRESS ADDRESS PASTORAL TEAM: Pastor: Rev. Douglas A. Doussan Pastoral Associate: Sr. Kathleen Pittman, C.S.J. Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Michele Bergeron Parish Secretary: Mrs. Caroline R. Register Mrs. Belinda W.Rodgers MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Daily: 8:30 a.m.-mon. Thurs. in Daily Chapel OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. MAINTENANCE STAFF: Mr. Willie Daniel Mr. Christopher Patin NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! Please fill out a Registration Form in church or on the webpage. Also, all parishioners please complete the form to notify us of your change of address, telephone number, or . The form can be placed in the collection basket, given to an usher, or sent to the office. CONFESSION (Reconciliation): Saturday 3:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. or any time by appointment. BAPTISM: Parents must call the parish office at least 3 months prior to the Baptism. Baptism is ordinarily celebrated on the second Sunday of the month. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR): provides religious formation for youth Pre-K through high school. PSR meets Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., September thru May. MARRIAGE: As soon as a decision to marry is reached, an appointment should be arranged by the couple with the priest to begin the process of marriage preparation. This should be at least 1 year in advance of the anticipated wedding date. Reservations should not be made with a reception hall before setting the date and time of the wedding with the church. VISITATION OF THE SICK: Please inform the parish office when someone is sick, shut-in, or hospitalized, and unable to attend mass. FUNERAL: When a member of the family dies, please notify the priest as soon as possible, before making arrangements with

2 ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH BULLETIN November 11, nd Sunday in Ordinary Time MESSAGE TO ST. GABRIEL PARISH FAMILY CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PRESIDENT, BARACK OBAMA! We congratulate our president, Barack Obama, on being re-elected as our president for the next four years! We pray for him to be open to God s Spirit, to fill him with wisdom, vision, courage, a desire to work with others for the common good of all in our country and around the world. We pray for healing for our country that we may be able to move forward together for the good of all. This Sunday, November 11, is the thirty-second Sunday in ordinary time. The first reading and the are about two widows who were extremely poor but outstanding in generosity. In the first reading, the widow s powerlessness in her poverty had reached its ultimate limit. Only death remained. She nonetheless gave the last crumbs of what she and her son had to live on, with total trust in the word of the man of God (Elijah) that God would provide. Her trust was not mistaken. Like the widow in the first reading, the widow in today s gave from her substance, from what she had to live on. Meager as it was, it was worth more in the eyes of God than all the sizeable donations of those who did not suffer as she would for her generosity. Literally, the Greek reads: she gave her whole life. Is this not what Jesus would later do? This Sunday is also Veterans Day, a day to remember those who gave their whole lives in the service of their country. Let us not only remember our veterans and their loved ones in our prayers but also let us pray for peace in the world that young men and women will not have to die and fight in wars again. May the grace, peace and love of Our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you! Father Doug Sister Kathleen Michele Bergeron CCHD s Mission: More Important Than Ever Scripture Readings The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) was established in 1969 to provide funding for groups of poor and low-income people who are empowered to address the root causes of poverty in their communities. CCHD has provided nearly 8,000 grants to self-help organizations led by poor persons. CCHD offers a hand up, not a hand out, helping people and communities overcome injustice, escape poverty, and build bridges of solidarity. In Louisiana the Bucket Brigade, the Micah Project are just 2 examples of grant recipients. Next week s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development needs your support. Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD Collection. Sun., Nov. 11 Mon., Nov. 12 Tues., Nov. 13 Wed., Nov.14 Thurs., Nov.15 Fri., Nov. 16 Sat. Nov. 17 I Readings 1 Kgs 17:10-16 Heb 9:24-28 Mk 12:38-44 Ti 1:1-9 Lk 17:1-6 Ti 2:1-8,11-14 Lk 17:7-10 Ti 3:1-7 Lk 17:11-19 Phln 7-20 Lk 17: Jn 4-9 Lk 17: Jn 5-8 Lk 18:1-8

3 St. Gabriel the Archangel Church November 11, 2012 Weekly Report Mass attendance: November 3, Vigil 81 November 4, Sunday, 10: Total attendance: Nov 3&4 372 Collection: $12, Capital Campaign: $ Oct Average Wkly Collection $9, The average weekly offering needed for our Budget is $10, Church Offerings As a reminder, each offering envelope has a specific purpose as printed on the envelope. Please use the Stewardship envelope for your church offering. 4:00 p.m., Saturday November 10, 2012 Herbert Baudy Jr. 10:30 a.m., Sunday, November 11, 2012 Edward Laverne Adams Edna Coleman Aaron Gilyard After 8:30.a.m. Mass, Monday Thursday Recitation of the Rosary 8:15 a.m., Tuesday Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Sanctuary Light For the week of November 11 Burns for Bobby Kilkenny If you wish to request a mass for a deceased loved one, the request must be in the office no later than the Monday before the weekend you wish the Mass offered. Sick And Shut-In Parishioners Please pray for David Coleman I, Dolores Francis, Joseph Brady, Helen Fernandez (mother of Theresa Dupart & Doris Banks), Glendoris Coleman, Raymond Lation Sr., Lucas May, Elmore Desvigne, Armand Mercadel Sr., Randall Pichon, Gwendolyn Armstrong, King Wells, Gilda Dix, Gaynell Aubry (mother of Desiree Chevalier), and all those listed in the Book of the Sick. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION New religious faith gives fresh lenses for viewing human customs, and the wisdom to transform them. In the ancient world, the Romans feared the dead. Funeral customs were designed to hasten the departure of souls to the next world. Cremation was the rule, although burial increased in popularity in the second century. Procession from the place of death to the place of cremation or burial was the most important part of the funeral. Those who carried the funeral bier carried it low, close to the ground, to promote the soul s departure to the nether world. Christians, on the other hand, did not fear the dead, but cherished them as they consigned them to Christ s love and protection. Gradually, they began to reject customs rooted in fear. Christians carried their dead to their resting places singing, with the bier carried high, away from the ground and toward the heavens. For the Christian, the grave was a sign of hope and a place of remembrance. Superstitious Romans feared burial places, and so the Christians cherished them as places of remembrance and prayer, and in time, even celebrated the Eucharist there. In November, many of us visit the cemetery for prayer and the autumn clean-up. By cherishing our dead, we are responding in faith to a vital part of our Christian tradition. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Living the Why do we admire people who are generous, especially those that "give their all"? What does "giving my all" mean to me in my life?

4 Save the Date Sister Dianne Fanguy from Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua will be visiting us on November 17 th &18 th. Sr. Dianne Fanguy will speak at both the vigil mass and the 10:30 Mass on Sunday. She will give us an update on what is going on with our friends in Ciudad Sandino. Wellness Coping with the Holiday Blues It s that time of year again! However, for many people instead of the holidays being a time when "the days are merry and bright," they are more likely to be experiencing the blues for many different reasons. One of the best ways to handle the holidays and cope with holiday anxiety and distress is to remember to get your R-E-S-T: Reasonable expectations and goals. Be realistic about what you can and cannot do. Get plenty of rest and relaxation. Exercise daily. Eat and drink in moderation. Enjoy free activities. Simplify to relieve stress. Set a budget for social activities and gifts. Simple gifts can still bring happiness. Time to relax and remember. Spend time with caring, supportive people. Keep in mind that traditions can be changed A mild depressed mood may be difficult for a few hours or days, but it can be managed with good self care and seeking out social support (e.g., talking to family and friends). If these methods are used and the mood persists or gets worse, things may be more serious requiring a professional s intervention. Catholic Charities of New Orleans offers counseling services through Counseling Solutions (504) Counseling can help when things seem too much to cope with alone. Sisters of the Holy Family s Book Sale November 10 th & 11th! The Life of Mother Henriette Delille $15.00 Children's Book $5.00 Thank you for your help. Thanksgiving Baskets 2012 Be the hands and feet of Jesus through this year's Thanksgiving Basket outreach sponsored by our St. Vincent De Paul ministry. You can help provide the contents of a Thanksgiving Basket for a family in need by bringing non-perishable food items to church or the parish office. Baskets will be given out on Saturday, November 17 th. We need items such as Corn, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Instant Potatoes, String Beans or Green Peas, Stovetop Stuffing Mix, Apple, fruit or pumpkin pie filling, Pie crust mix, Canned Sweet Potatoes, Juice or drink mix Thank you! Adult Faith Formation Ministry presents: A Faith & Fellowship Red Beans & Rice Dinner Date: Monday, November 19 th Time: 6:30 8:00 pm with social time to follow Where: St. Gabriel Parish Hall NO COST! Signup sheets are on entrance tables As people of faith, we have a genuine desire to live that faith in all aspects of life, including at work. We re just not always so sure how to do it. We re all on the journey together, so why not learn from one another and enjoy a little fun and fellowship at the same time!

5 In Memory Of Alton G. Adams, Britton & Thomas Families Harris Sr. & Odile L. Harris Edward Laverne Adams Melvin S. Jones Clarence August Samuel Lee Jr. Ethel & Herbert Baudy, Sr., & Herbert Baudy, Jr. Malone and Williams Families Andrew, Dorothy & Bruce Bergeron Mayo, Cunningham & Greene Families Oscar & Irma Bluain Mary-Berenice Mc Call Brown & Porter Families George S. Robertson, Jr. Ernest Campbell Howard L. & Nelda G. Rodgers Ruth & Lester Doussan, Lester Jr. & Tom Warren Allen Terry Emily Thomas Evans The Valeary Family Edward Lavern Adams Alphonse Joseph Woods Elouise Gabriel Ford & Julietta Ford Knight Letria Washington, Carters, Paytons, Jacksons Br. Martin Joseph Fragala, CFC Winnier Family Clifford & Rachel Young & Beverly Y. Thompson If any parishioner would like to list the names of their deceased loved ones, please complete an In Memory Of envelope, which are on the entrance tables or call the parish office to make arrangements. Saturday, November 10 9:30 a.m. St. Vincent De Paul Conf. Rm. 10:00 a.m. Children s Ministry Meeting Rm. 2 11:00 a.m. Pontilly Parish Hall 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Church Sunday, November 11 9:00 a.m. PSR Classes Admin Bldg 1 st Reconcil/Eucharist Parental Seminar Daily Chapel RCIA Conf. Rm. Bible Study Parish Hall 10:30 a.m. Mass Church After Mass Altar Society Mtg. Conf. Rm. Wednesday, November 14 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Parish Hall Thursday, November 15 11:00 a.m. Trumpeteers Mtg Conf. Rm. Saturday, November 17 9:00 a.m. Social Justice Mtg. Conf. Rm. 10:30 a.m. KPC Meeting Mtg. Rm. 1 KPC Ladies Aux. Conf Rm 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Church Sr. Dianne Fanguy After Mass Altar Society Cake Church Sale Sunday, November 18 9:00 a.m. PSR Classes Admin Bldg. Safe Environment Daily Chapel Training for PSR Parents/Guardians RCIA Conf. Rm. Bible Study Parish Hall 10:30 a.m. Mass Church Sr. Dianne Fanguy After Mass Altar Society Cake Sale Church Prayer After an Election God of all nations, Father of the human family, we give you thanks for the freedom we exercise and the many blessings of democracy we enjoy in these United States of America. We ask for your protection and guidance for all who devote themselves to the common good, working for justice and peace at home and around the world. We lift up all our duly elected leaders and public servants, those who will serve us as president, as legislators and judges, those in the military and law enforcement. Heal us from our differences and unite us, O Lord, with a common purpose, dedication, and commitment to achieve liberty and justice in the years ahead for all people, and especially those who are most vulnerable in our midst. Amen.

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