Blessed Sacrament - St. Joan of Arc Parish

ARCHDIOCESE BANKRUPTCY MESSAGE

The bankruptcy court in case number 20-10846 pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has set a deadline of March 1, 2021 to file a Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim in the Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy. A Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim form may be found at: www.NolaChurchclaims.com

The bankruptcy court in case number 20-10846 pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has set a deadline of November 30, 2020 to file a General Proof of Claim in the Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy. A General Proof of Claim form may be found at: https://www.donlinrecano.com/Clients/rcano/Static/BDPOC

MASS CELEBRATION

This week's Mass Celebration may be seen here by clicking this link Mass Celebration.

God's Peace and Blessings Always.

MASS SIGN UP

PUBLIC MASSES RESUME WITH LIMITED RE-ENTRY

We are returning to the edifice, with limited re-entry, for public Masses beginning Saturday, July 4, 2020. The Church has been professionally sanitized and disinfected prior to our re-entry. For your safety and peace of mind, we will also provide wipes so that you may personally wipe your space before and after use. Please remember that the safety of your and your family's personal health is of utmost importance. However, with all the proper and well-thought preparations, the Church cannot guarantee that you will not get sick. Please make safe and well-informed decisions. Please be safe.

MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING.

Please use the link at the top of the page "MASS SIGN UP" for instructions and sign up.

GET OUT THE VOTE!

Louisiana Runoff Elections - December 5, 2020

Check your voter status by texting VOTER to 40649

MUNICIPAL ELECTION RUNOFF

Elections for the Presidential and Municipal Election is scheduled for December 5, 2020.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER

Deadline to register to vote in person and by mail is November 4, 2020.

Deadline to register to vote online is November 14, 2020 on the Geaux Vote website at GeauxVote.com - https://voterportal.sos.la.gov

VOTE BY MAIL AND ABSENTEE VOTING

Request your ballots NOW at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/ .

Deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is December 1, 2020. Please consider placing your request early.

Voted absentee ballots are due into the Registers' Office by 4:30 p.m. on December 4, 2020.

Visit GeauxVote.com - https://www.sos.la.gov/electionsandvoting/pages/default.aspx

EARLY VOTING

Early voting dates are November 20-28, 2020, excluding Sundays, Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26) and Acadian Day (Nov. 27)

Early Voting sites:

City Hall - 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W24
Algiers Courthouse - 225 Morgan Street, Room 105
Chef Menteur Voting Machine Warehouse Site - 8870 Chef Menteur Highway
Lake Vista Community Center - 6500 Spanish Fort Boulevard

NEED VOTER ASSISTANCE?

Voters needing help finding their polling location can call 504.658.8300 or visit the Louisiana Voter Portal at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov or email our Parish Outreach Team at [email protected]

HURRICANE SEASON

ARE YOU NOLA READY?

GET READY...IT'S HURRICANE SEASON!

The information provided is NOT comprehensive but offers a summary for quick review from the City of New Orleans' NOLA Ready website. For details please visit the City of New Orleans' NOLA Ready website at https://ready.nola.gov/home/

PREPARATION

Understand your flood risk
Clean your property and street
Insure your property
Secure your home

SHELTER IN PLACE

If a mandatory evacuation is not ordered, decide whether to evacuate or to shelter in place.

Gather what you'll need to shelter in place
Prepare for power and water outages
Stay safe and informed

EVACUATE

If the City of New Orleans orders a mandatory evacuation. all residents and visitors must leave.

Gather what you will need to leave
Leave as early as possible
Reminder that we are still enduring the COVID-19 pandemic and remember to
1. Practice social distancing
2. Wear a face covering
3. Wash hands often
4. Disinfect high-touch surfaces regularly

CITY-ASSISTANCE EVAUCATION

If you can't evacuate or need assistance during a mandatory evacuation, the City of New Orleans can help. Text EVACNOLA to 888777 if you need assistance. The City of New Orleans will text information directly to you if there is a mandatory evacuation.

CELEBRATE VIRTUALLY
WITH US
While we are apart, we invite you to celebrate and participate in the Holy Mass, Rosary, Noon Time Prayer and Bible Study with us virtually. Please invite and share with others.

Noon Time Prayer
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Noon
Conference Call- (508) 924-5792
Rosary
Mondays: 6 pm
Conference Call- (508) 924-5792
Bible Study
Thursdays: 6 pm
Conference Call- (508) 924-5792

Holy Mass Online
Sundays: 10 am

Connect with us on Facebook

Tune in on Youtube for the Rebroadcast

(Please note that the rebroadcast will be
available after 3 pm on Sundays)

MASS TIMES

WEEKEND
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm (NO MUSIC)
Sunday: 8:00am (Suspended until further notice) and 10:00am

WEEKDAYS
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 6:15am - Convent Chapel

Tuesday: 7:00pm - Convent Chapel (Mass, Special novenas to Our Mother of Perpetual Help and St. Joseph and special prayers for the canonization of Mother Henriette Delille)

BLACK CATHOLICS ON THE ROAD TO SAINTHOOD

Visit the link for information on the following Black Catholics whose cause for canonization are being considered:

Mother Henriette Delille
Mother Mary Lange
Father Augustus Tolton
Pierre Toussaint
Julia Greeley

https://nolacatholic.org/road-to-sainthood

SACRAMENTS & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
Second Saturday: 12 noon
BAPTISMS
Fourth Sunday after the 10:00am Mass
MARRIAGE
Please contact the Rectory directly six months prior to wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:30pm - 3:50pm (or anytime by appointment)
R.C.I.A.
Sunday: 9:00am - 10:00am
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Sunday: 9:00am - 9:45am (Students in Grades K - 12 and adults interested in joining the Catholic Church)