St. Patrick's Church -- New Orleans, Louisiana

Directions to the Church Image circa 1840 (Courtesy New Orleans Historic Collection)

St. Patrick's Church, 724 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, Telephone: 504.525-4413, Facsimile: 504.568.1324 (Established 1833, National Historic Landmark

St. Patrick in stained glass by F.X. Zettler of Munich. (In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Loeb)

Interior of Old St. Patricks - New Orleans

A larger image is available.

Archbishop Hughes
Homily and excerpts from the Mass of Welcome

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
-- "Peace Through Prayer"
Archbishop Francis B. Schulte
-- "We Must Remain United in Prayer"
-- Respect for Life and ECSR

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SOCIETY: The Society holds a First Friday Latin Rite Mass at St. Patrick's at 7:30 pm, with confessions heard at 7:00 pm.
YOUR PRAYERS PLEASE For the Sick, Our Special Intentions and Beloved Departed: If it were but known how great is the power of the good souls in Purgatory with the Heart of God,
and if we knew all the graces we can obtain through their intercession,
they would not be so much forgotten.
We must, therefore, pray much for them, that they may pray much for us.

-- St. John Vianney
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH HISTORY: The rectory office has received a shipment of the book:

St. Patrick’s Church 1833-1992
written by
Samuel Wilson, Jr., F.A.I.A.

This informative book not only tells the long history of St. Patrick’s Church, but describes the beautiful architectural features of the church. The donation for this 91 page book is $10.00 and can be made at the rectory office during the regular office hours: Monday—Friday; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call the rectory office for more information: (504) 525-4413.

Get a book now! Click the "Make Donation" button below. St. Patrick's Church uses PayPal to accept online donations. You do not need to have a PayPal account in order to make a donation. PayPal is the leading online payment solution on the Internet and has won numerous awards for trust and technical excellence. At no time does St. Patrick's Church see or have access to your personal financial information - the entire transaction is handled by PayPal. When your transaction is complete, you will receive a receipt via email from PayPal. Be sure to enter your shipping address so we know where to send the book!
ST. PATRICK’S OF NEW ORLEANS 1833-1958: COMMEMORATIVE ESSAYS FOR THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY
A reprinting of a book of essays, telling the history of St. Patrick’s Church and New Orleans during that era, is now available for sale. To purchase a copy contact an usher or the rectory office. The price is $30, which includes shipping.

Get a book now! Click the "Make Donation" button below. St. Patrick's Church uses PayPal to accept online donations. You do not need to have a PayPal account in order to make a donation. PayPal is the leading online payment solution on the Internet and has won numerous awards for trust and technical excellence. At no time does St. Patrick's Church see or have access to your personal financial information - the entire transaction is handled by PayPal. When your transaction is complete, you will receive a receipt via email from PayPal. Be sure to enter your shipping address so we know where to send the book!
STEWARDSHIP: There is so much giving that is wasted because it is not done for the soul. The world thinks that the highest things must be used for the lowest, for example, the intellect to make surplus wealth. The man of God believes that the lowest must be used for the highest, that is, money must be spent to help spread Divine Truth, to solace the afflicted and to cure the sick that their souls may be free to work out their salvation.

The truest answer to "You can't take it with you" is: "You can, provided you give it away." Then it is stored up as merit in the next life.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
CLARION HERALD: Many persons may not be aware that EVERY registered Catholic of our Archdiocese MUST receive the Clarion Herald by order of the Archbishop. If you are not currently receiving it please contact the parish. The policy of the Archdiocese requires the parish to pay for each and every individual subscription if the individual is unwilling or unable to pay for it themselves. We encourage our parishioners to consider paying for their own Clarion Herald subscriptions so as to alleviate a huge financial burden to our parish. We would also like to thank those who graciously have agreed to pay for their own subscriptions.
REMEMBERING THE POOR: Here at St. Patrick's, there is a long tradition of service to the poor and underprivileged, symbolized by our special relationship of support for the Ozanam Inn.
As you pass the poor box on your way out of the Church after Mass, please remember God's beloved poor and their need for your prayerful support.
PRIESTS FOR LIFE: Please take a moment to bookmark the website of Priests for Life so that you may keep abreast of the latest in their life or death fight for universal human dignity.


PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR: Our Father in heaven, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, spare us from all harm during this hurricane season, and protect us and our homes from all disasters of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Amen.

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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

The new hours of Eucharistic Adoration are as follows:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 11 a.m.—1 p.m.
Sunday: 3:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

Please note there is no Eucharistic Adoration on Saturday. This new time schedule supersedes what is printed on the cover of the Sunday Bulletin.

IN THIS WEEK'S BULLETIN:

St. John Vianney - August 4
-- Francis Fernandez

The Pilgrims' Return
--Father Owen Kearns, LC
National Catholic Register

Special On-Line Only Article!
The Laity and the Contemporary Cultural Milieu
-- Frances Cardinal George

PAST BULLETINS

FIRST FRIDAY - AUGUST 1, 2008
7:00 p.m. Confessions
7:30 p.m. Latin Tridentine Mass
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008 HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Mass Schedule Thursday, August 14, 2008 Vigil Mass—5:15 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008 11:30 a.m.; 12:15 p.m.; 5:15 p.m. (Latin)
ST. PATRICK'S TRUE DEVOTION TO THE BLESSED MOTHER
Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 5:15 p.m.
Reynolds Hall
Brother Valdir Hagamann, of the Heralds of the Gospel, will conduct six monthly sessions based on the devotion to the Blessed Mother and the writings of St. Louis de Montfort. Everyone is cordially invited to join the discussion group, registration is open to all and will take place at the first meeting. For more information contact Ann Moll : 392-8784
THE VINDICATION OF HUMANAE VITAE BY MARY EBERSTADT
When Humanae Vitae was issued in 1968, it quickly became the punch line to endless jokes, the occasion for endless mockery and disdain. Forty years later, it’s clear that the joke is on us. Humanae Vitae has proved to be one of the most prophetic documents ever written. As Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver explained ten years ago, “If Paul VI was right about so many of the consequences deriving from contraception, it is because he was right abut contraception itself.”
Mary Eberstadt is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. Her article The Vindiacation of Humanae Vitae is in the current issue of First Things and can be read/printed online at www.firsthings.com or www.ignatiusinsight.com.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
You are invited to get involved in the 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign this September 24th to November 2nd. 40 Days for Life is a national pro-life campaign that consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion AND a constant peaceful and prayerful vigil outside of the Ridgelake abortion facility in Metairie near Lakeside Mall. Please consider joining us for one or more hours during the 40 days, and spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort. For more information please contact the New Orleans Right to Life office: 504-835-6520; www.40daysforlifenola.com
CALL FOR ACOLYTES
Acolytes serve in the liturgical life of the parish, especially in the celebration of the Mass. St. Patrick’s Parish seeks inquiries from Catholic men (age 18 or older, single or married) sensing a call to the ministry of acolyte, especially for altar service at the 11:00 Sunday Masses. Interested men are invited to contact Robert Ramirez at 899-3048 (evenings or weekends), or by email, bramirez@bellsouth.net.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS - FALL CLASSES
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a program of instruction and preparation for adults thinking of joining the Catholic Church. This year's course will begin September 8, the Monday following Labor Day. All interested are invited to give their names and contact information to Robert Ramirez: (504) 899-3048; email: bramirez@bellsouth.net
CLARION HERALD MAILING
Many parishioners have inquired about not receiving direct home mailing of the Clarion Herald. The Archdiocese has not resumed the direct home mailing of its newspaper but copies are sent to the church and placed in the vestibule for the taking. Also, the latest edition of the Clarion Herald along with many of the back issues, going back to 2005, can be read on line at: www.catholic.org/clarionherald/.
A MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
February 29-March 2, 2008; June 20-22, 2008; December 5-7, 2008
Married Couples - Looking for a Valentine Day Gift? How about a special weekend just for the two of you? A Marriage Encounter Weekend will renew your romance, strengthen your marriage and family! Upcoming Weekends at the Holiday Inn, Slidell, LA Registration is limited. For more information or to register, call (toll free) 1-888-469-3735.
TOTUS TUUS
A vocation support group for men age 18 and older who are discerning a possible call to the diocesan priesthood. Gatherings are held on designated Sunday afternoons from 1:30p.m.—3:30p.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Parish; 3325 Loyola Drive; Kenner, LA. For more information: Vocation Office—504 - 861-6298
SEPTEMBER 14TH MOTU PROPRIO MASS PICTURES, HOMILY, VIDEO
Pictures from the Mass, courtesy of Beth Weddle, can be found here. You can also read Fr. Stan's homily, or watch the video.
PREMIUM PARKING SERVICES - SUNDAY REDUCED FEE
Sunday fee $1.00, only during the hours:
7:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
Regular fee all other times. This courtesy by Premium Parking Services is greatly appreciated by all, especially parishioners with physical difficulties.
PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM
To schedule a baptism at St. Patrick's Church, please contact the rectory office at least six (6) weeks in advance of the desired date of baptism. Telephone: (504) 525-4413.
CHOIR REHEARSALS
If you would like to become a member of this organization please telephone the music director, Joseph F. Hoppe: 391-2918 or the rectory office: 525-4413 and leave a message.
IRA DISTRIBUTIONS
If you are 70½ years of age and are starting to take required distributions on your IRA, you could be distributing tax free. Based on the Pension Protection Act signed by President Bush in August of 2006, a tax-free distribution may be made to St. Patrick’s Church through December 31, 2007. That means that anyone over the age of 70½ distributing up to $100,000 may do so if St. Patrick’s Church or any other qualified 501c3 charity is the recipient. all charitable distributions count toward your yearly required distribution. The distribution generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so even if you do not itemize your tax return you still receive the benefit. Remember, all tax free distributions must be made prior to December 31, 2007. For more information about tax-free distributions to St. Patrick’s, please call the Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of New Orleans: (504) 596-3043.
EASTER PICTURES
Take a look at the pictures from Easter here.
CHRISTMAS PICTURES
Take a look at the pictures from Christmas here.
CATHOLIC RADIO, WCKW 1010AM
Catholic radio is now on air at AM 1010, WCKW. Programming includes daily Holy Mass, rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and other prayers, plus engaging live call-in programs such as Catholic Answers, The Doctor Is In, Open Line, Faith & Family. Beginning in April, Archbishop Alfred Hughes will deliver a weekly message over WCKW—AM1010. For more information or program schedule please call Covenant Network at (877) 305 1234.
RULES FROM I.R.S. FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION RECEIPTS
Effective January 1, 2007, parishioners who itemize deductions must have bank records or receipts from the parish in order to deduct their charitable contributions. This means that parishioners who put cash (or coins) in the collection basket will no longer be able to deduct these contributions because they will have neither bank records nor receipts to verify them. Currently, most parishes track and provide receipts for contributions of $250 or more in order to accommodate parishioners who need to document these contributions.
To comply with the new rules, a parishioner needs a cancelled check or other bank record, or a written receipt that shows the name of the parish and the date and the amount of contribution. The rules relating to contributions of $250 or more remain in place. Parishioners are encouraged to make contributions by check, since a cancelled check or other bank record will satisfy the new requirements; parishioner envelope; or automatic debit.
At St. Patrick’s all contributions made via envelope are tracked to provide written verification of these contributions.
RETIRED MEN'S GROUP
Retired gentlemen, or those who may soon retire, interested in forming a St. Patrick’s Retired Men’s Group to assist the parish in various ways should contact Peter Robbins: 504-895-6821.
ARCHDIOCESAN NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES
Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish
October 23 and November 20, 2006.
The Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning will be offered in a class series conducted by Gayle Rizzo of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Pre-registration is required, $100 fee. For more information or to register: (504) 861-6243.
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NEW ORLEANS COUNTRY CLUB EVENT
Pictures of the event can be found here.
THE COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
is now available on the Internet in English at the following web site: vatican website. The Compendium includes 589 questions and answers on the Catholic faith.
The Compendium, which I now present to the Universal Church, is a faithful and sure synthesis of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It contains, in concise form, all the essential and fundamental elements of the Church’s faith… Benedict XVI
TRAVELING CATHOLICS: Traveling Catholics can go on line at: www.masstimes.org to locate Catholic churches along with Mass times, adoration, reconciliation, religious devotions, etc. in other cities/states. The information is also available by phone: 1-410-676-6000.
THE MASS IS THE GREATEST FORM OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY...: To schedule a Mass for someone living or deceased, please fill out the Mass Form envelope found in the vestibule of the church and deliver it to the rectory office, or place it in the collection basket. Completion of the Mass Form envelope will ensure proper recording of dates, names, etc.

Alternately, you can download this form and fill it out and return it to the rectory.

PARKING: There is no longer free parking in the adjacent lot on Camp Street. However, Premium Parking Services has graciously compromised to allow us a reduced rate of ONE DOLLAR during the hours of weekend Masses.
Sunday: 7:30 am -- 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm -- 6:30 pm
There is no free parking during weekday Masses at 11:30 and noon.
LATIN MISSALS: Are available at the back of Church courtesy of a parishioner's generosity.
Please return them at the end of Mass.