This bulletin is also available on the Archdiocesan website, www.arch-no.org. N e w t h i s W e e k S t a t e m e n t f r o m A r c h b i s h o p A y m o n d R e s p o n d i n g t o t h e O r l a n d o S h o o ti n g s O ffi c i a l A p p o i n t m e n t s O r d i n a r y T i m e I n t e r c e s s i o n s f o r t h e Y e a r o f M e r c y P r i e s t s S a l a r y S c a l e P e t e r s P e n c e S e c o n d C o l l e c ti o n, B e a W i t n e s s f o r C h a r i t y, J u n e 2 5-2 6, 2 0 1 6 S e c o n d H a r v e s t F o o d B a n k t o H o s t S e c o n d L i n e t o H e a l t h C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h F a i r Archdiocesan News Oracle A Message from the Archbishop J u n e 1 5, 2 0 1 6 A Statement from Archbishop Gregory Aymond Responding to the Orlando Shootings We have witnessed the largest mass shooting in the United States. This terrorist attack is a sign of the lack of respect for human life. We live in a time of irrational violence and cannot shrug it off as "another 51 people died". Let us speak about respect for all, be instruments of peace and make sure our personal lives are peaceful. Please pray for those whose lives have been taken and for their families. May God give them comfort in a time of pain. May God heal those in critical care. God weeps when we take human life into our hands and cause death. We pray: Eternal rest grant to them O Lord and give comfort to their families. Amen Death Sister Mary Osanna Hymel, O.P., a Dominican Sister of Peace, died Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Mohun Health Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Edgard, Louisiana and taught at St. Anthony of Padua, St. John the Baptist, and St. Matthias in New Orleans, St. Peter in Reserve and St. Joan of Arc in Laplace, and also schools in other areas. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM with the Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 PM at St. Peter Church, 1550 Hwy. 44, Reserve, LA. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM at Rosaryville on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, with burial following. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Please keep Sr. Osanna, the Dominican Sisters of Peace, and her family in your prayers. Official Appointments In order to provide pastoral care for the people of God in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Archbishop Aymond has made the following appointments, effective July 1, 2016: Rev. Rodney Tony Ricard, as Pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in New Orleans, while remaining Campus Minister at St. Augustine High School. Rev. Jason Brauninger, S.J., as Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish in New Orleans. Rev. Zachary Dominguez, L.C., to provide spiritual care for Regnum Christi members in New Orleans. Announcements Bishop Cheri is recuperating from by-pass surgery and doing well. Please continue to remember him in prayer. Please include in the Prayers of the Faithful for the duration of the hurricane season: That through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor we will be spared damage to life and property during the hurricane season. Archbishop Hughes and I will be attending the USCCB Meeting in Huntington Beach, California, June 11, 2016 - June 17, 2016. On Saturday June 18, 2016, at 9:30 AM, we will welcome former Saints football player Steve Gleason to a special speaking event at St. Mary s Dominican High School. The morning will begin with prayer followed by a testimony from Steve Gleason on his faithful witness in suffering. All are welcome to attend.
P a g e 2 Impelled by Christ s call, we who serve in the departments and offices of the Archdiocese of New Orleans collaborate with the Archbishop and one another in bringing about the Reign of God. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we work in service to and in collaboration with parishes, schools, and organizations to evangelize and catechize, offer witness and lead service, worship and give pastoral care to all of God s people to advance the saving mission of Christ. Sunday, June 19, 2016, is Father s Day. Attached please find the prayer from The Book of Blessings that can be used at Masses to give recognition and God s blessings on Father s Day. The Ministerial Council will meet on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 9:00 AM at Notre Dame Seminary. Please join the New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries in celebration of their Golden Jubilee! A prayer service will be followed by a blessing of St. Teresa Garden Mausoleum. All are welcomed to attend on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at 9:30 AM at St. Louis Cemetery #3, 3421 Esplanade Avenue. Light refreshments will follow. New Orleans Medical Mission Services (NOMMS) will host their 2016 Gala on Friday, June 24, 2016, at 6:30 PM at Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins, New Orleans. The Daughters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary will celebrate their Profession of Vows and honor their Jubilarians on Saturday, June 25, 2016, with a Mass at Mary Queen of Vietnam Church at 10:00 AM. I will attend the Catholic Leadership Institute Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 27-29, 2016. I plan to attend the Ordination and Installation of the 4th Bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa, Bishop-elect Father David Konderla which will be held on June 29, 2016, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Father Konderla is formerly from the Diocese of Austin. I will be on retreat and vacation during the month of July and will not have access to e-mails or mail. You will all be in my prayers during this time of retreat and reflection. The Administrative Offices of the Archdiocese will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016, in observance of Independence Day. Please occasionally include in your prayer for special intentions: For the protection of our police officers who often risk their lives in the line of duty and for those who have lost their lives protecting others that God will give them eternal life and for their families that they have consolation and peace, Please note the dates of the Priests Convocation: September 20-22, 2016. All diocesan priests and religious pastors are expected to participate. Mark Your Calendars Sept. 14, 2016 Confession available in all parishes, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM Sept. 20-22, 2016 Priests Convocation March 22, 2017 Confession available in all parishes, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM March 29, 2017 Confession available in all parishes, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM April 5, 2017 Confession available in all parishes, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM May 20, 2017 Transitional Diaconate Ordination June 3, 2017 Priesthood Ordination Sept. 13, 2017 Confession available in all parishes, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM Sept. 19-21, 2017 Louisiana Priest Convention in New Orleans May 19, 2018 Transitional Diaconate Ordination June 2, 2018 Priesthood Ordination A r c h d i o c e s a n N e w s O r a c l e
P a g e 3 Ordinary Time Intercessions for the Year of Mercy That we may embrace the mercy of Christ each day during this Jubilee Year of Mercy, and that we may become ever more generous in offering mercy to others, That, each day, we will be bearers of forgiveness and reconciliation and that this Jubilee Year of Mercy will be a season of hope and renewal for our world, our community, our Church and our families, For all who long for reconciliation and renewal, that this Jubilee Year of Mercy will find their dreams fulfilled and hope restored, For all who focus on their sin rather than God s mercy, for those who linger in guilt rather than seek renewal, for those who hide in shame rather than seek the bright light of forgiveness, that this Jubilee Year of Mercy will find them accepting new hope and new life, That, in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we may have the confidence to acknowledge our own sins and to seek the forgiveness of God and others, and that we may be ready bearers of the gift of mercy to those who have sinned against us, That, accepting the gift of Divine Mercy, we may share that gift generously with others each day of this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Priests Salary Scale The 2016-2017 priests salary scale has been e-mailed to each priests archdiocesan e-mail address. If you do not receive the salary scale via e-mail, call Alison Guerra at 504-861-6269 and she will be glad to help. A r c h d i o c e s a n N e w s O r a c l e
P a g e 4 Peter's Pence Collection: Be A Witness of Charity Peter's Pence is the annual collection to benefit the charitable works of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. In the Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Holy Father calls us to be attentive to the voices of those on the margins and respond joyfully to their needs. Participation in this collection gives each parishioner the opportunity to become a witness to charity, a force of mercy that reaches out to those around the world. The collection will be taken up in the Archdiocese of New Orleans on the weekend of June 25-26, 2016. Please publicize in the most effective manner possible; sample bulletin announcements are available as an attachment to this Oracle. Thank you for your support of Peter's Pence Collection. Please see the attached flyers for parish appeal and bulletin announcement samples. Second Harvest Food Bank to Host Second Line to Health Community Health Fair at St. Thomas Community Health Center Second Harvest Food Bank will host a Second Line to Health community health fair on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the St. Thomas Community Health Center, 1936 Magazine Street in New Orleans. With a focus on health and well being, the event is an opportunity for community members to access direct services and enroll in programs in the areas of physical and mental health, food access, fitness, literacy and nutrition. Events like the Second Line to Health community health fair are yet another way that Second Harvest works to solve hunger in South Louisiana, said Natalie Jayroe, President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank. In addition to traditional food assistance, Second Harvest connects individuals and families to resources that improve their access to nutritious foods, as well as programs and services that ultimately create sustainable solutions for those who need support. The Second Line to Health community health fair will offer free services, including: A free box of healthy food. SNAP application assistance provided by the Second Harvest Food Bank s Client Services team. Both English and Spanish speaking staff members will be available to assist. Referral assistance for neighborhood food pantries and youth programs that serve as open summer feeding sites for children. 10-minute health screenings including blood pressure, glucose, vision and dental provided by St. Thomas Community Health Center. Dental health information provided by Just Kids Dental. Stress-management assistance and mental health referrals with the LSU Department of Psychiatry. Medicaid enrollment. Shopping healthy on budget class with the Second Harvest Food Bank s Cooking Matters program. Car seat safety with the YMCA New Orleans and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. The Second Line to Health community health fair is possible with the support of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Baptist Community Ministries, First NBC, and Aetna. To learn more about the Second Line to Health Community Health Fair or the mission of Second Harvest Food Bank its programs such as Summer Feeding and Kids Café, please call 504-734-1322 or visit www.no-hunger.org. For any inquiries on the Archdiocesan News Oracle, please contact Pastoral Planning and Ministries at planningandministries@archdiocese-no.org.
Blessing for Father s Day God our Father, In your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless these men, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. In moments of joy, rejoice with them. In times of struggle, give them your courage and perseverance. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor and appreciate them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Suggested Petitions for Father s Day For our fathers, who have given us life and love, that we may show them reverence and love, For fathers who have lost a child through death, that their faith may give them hope, and their family and friends support and console them, For fathers who have died, that God may bring them into the joy of his kingdom, we pray to the Lord. For those who desire to be a father, but are unable to do so, that they will know God s care,
Parish Appeal (Read this text from the pulpit, or include it as part of your weekly announcements.) Through the Peter s Pence Collection, we stand in solidarity with Catholics all over the world to support the charitable works of Pope Francis. Contributions to this collection are used to support the Holy Father as he reaches out to those suffering the effects of war and violence, natural disasters, and religious persecution. As he has reminded us in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the time has come for the Church to take up the joyful call to mercy once more. It is time to return to the basics and to bear the weaknesses and struggles of our brothers and sisters. Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope (Misericordiae Vultus, no. 10). Llamado a la parroquia (Lea este texto desde el púlpito o inclúyalo en sus anuncios semanales.) Por medio de la Colecta Peter s Pence, estamos en solidaridad con los católicos en todo el mundo para apoyar las obras de caridad del Papa Francisco. Las contribuciones a esta colecta se utilizan para apoyar al Santo Padre cuando él les tiende una mano a aquellos que sufren los efectos de la guerra y de la violencia, de los desastres naturales y de la persecución religiosa. Así como nos ha recordado en este Año del Jubileo de la Misericordia, Ha llegado de nuevo para la Iglesia el tiempo de encargarse del anuncio alegre del perdón. Es el tiempo de retornar a lo esencial para hacernos cargo de las debilidades y dificultades de nuestros hermanos. El perdón es una fuerza que resucita a una vida nueva e infunde el valor para mirar el futuro con esperanza (Misericordiae Vultus, no. 10).
Bulletin Announcements English Week Before the Collection Next week, our (arch)diocese will take up the Peter s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering. Week of the Collection In the second collection today, we are supporting Pope Francis in his charitable works. The Peter s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the collection is an opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous in today s collection. Week After the Collection Thank you for your generous support of our Holy Father s charitable works through the Peter s Pence Collection. Our contributions will be combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the world to help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. Your generosity is an act of solidarity with the universal Church, answering the call to become a witness of charity. May God bless you. Anuncios para el boletín Spanish Semana antes de la Colecta La próxima semana la (arqui)diócesis realizará la Colecta Peter s Pence, la cual le proporciona al papa Francisco los fondos que necesita para llevar a cabo sus obras de caridad alrededor del mundo. Lo recaudado beneficia a nuestros hermanos y hermanas que viven al margen de la sociedad, incluyendo a las víctimas de guerra, opresión y desastres. Únanse a nuestro Santo Padre como un testigo de la caridad para aquellos que sufren. Semana de la Colecta En la segunda colecta de hoy, apoyamos al papa Francisco en sus obras de caridad. La Colecta Peter s Pence se lleva a cabo en el mundo entero para apoyar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas que viven al margen de la sociedad, incluyendo a las víctimas de guerra, opresión y desastres naturales. En este Año del Jubileo de la Misericordia, la colecta es una oportunidad para unirnos al papa Francisco y ser unos testigos de la caridad para nuestros hermanos y hermanas que sufren. Por favor, contribuyan generosamente en la colecta de hoy. Semana después de la Colecta Muchas gracias por su generoso apoyo a la Colecta Peter s Pence para las obras de caridad de nuestro Santo Padre. Nuestras contribuciones serán combinadas con las de nuestros hermanos y hermanas alrededor del mundo para ayudar al papa Francisco a proporcionarles una asistencia básica a las personas necesitadas. Su generosidad es un acto de solidaridad con la Iglesia universal, respondiendo al llamado a ser un testigo de la caridad. Que Dios les bendiga.