St. David Catholic Church

Very Rev. Oswald P. Pierre-Jules, Jr., S.S.J., Pastor

November 28, 2021

Dear Beloved friends and families,
             Happy New Year! Yes, we have begun a new year in the Life of the Church; Year C. Every year after the celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord, King of the Universe, we welcome a new year. I truly hope that throughout the Liturgical year you were able to achieve the goals that you set for yourself. We thank God for giving us the opportunity to begin this new year.
            Last weekend, we celebrated the Solemnity of Christ the King. We know that every year we conclude the Liturgical calendar with such an important Solemnity. I pray that you have already set your goals for the new year. As we already know, we need Jesus’ help so that we may be able to have a successful year. Indeed, in order to be able to achieve our goals, we must invite Jesus to take the journey with us.
            Advent indeed is not a penitential time that looks forward to the return of the Lord for judgment, but rather a celebration of the incarnation, and only in that light a time of waiting for the Parousia.  Moreover, advent season is a time where we are preparing for the celebration of the birth of Christ. A time that prepares us for the definite encounter with Jesus. During advent season, we are reminded that the first coming of Christ began that which the second and final coming will bring to completion. Furthermore, the presence of both of these aspects of the mystery of Christ explains why the two comings of Christ are interwoven in the texts.
            Beloved friends and family, throughout this Advent season let us remember that in every celebration, each of which occurs in time and space and yet is eschatological as well. There emerges the entire pascal mystery which began at the incarnation but which will be fulfilled Parousia.
            As we begin this special time in the life of the church, let us ask Jesus, the son of God, to help us to understand the significance of His incarnation. Indeed, I would like to wish you and yours a successful, spiritual, fruitful and blessed Advent. I pray that by the conclusion of the advent journey, your relationship with Jesus becomes stronger and solid. Throughout these four weeks of Advent, let us use every minute to get ourselves closer to Jesus.
            Again I wish you a season of peace, joy, happiness and blessings. May the Son of God, the Son of Mary, continue to order our every step throughout the advent season. Beloved friends: Happy New Year! Bonne Annee! Novus Annus! Feliz Ano Nuevo! Buon Anno!

With love and admiration, I remain yours truly and always,
Father Oswald Pierre Pierre-Jules, Jr., S.S.J. Your Pastor
 

 

 



 

 

 Parish Theme:

 St. David: Faith, Family & Fellowship

                   All are invited to attend Sunday Mass at  9:00 AM 
                   which live-streams on Facebook.  The link on
                   Facebook is:  St. David Catholic Church        

              Parishioners of St. David Parish are invited to join together
             to pray the Rosary on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.  
             Telephone-Conference Call:  1-712-770-4721 - Code:  222140

            The Pastor's conference call with his parishioners:                         St. David: every Wednesday, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. 
Haitian Community:  every Thursday, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. 

         My Jesus, I believe in the the most Blessed Sacrament. 
         I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my                soul.  Since I can not now receive You sacramentally, come at                least spiritually into my heart.  I embrace You as if You were                    already there, and unite myself wholly to You.  Never permit me            to be separated from You.  Amen          

                                                                                     St. Alphonsus Liguori

        From: Mary M. Aucoin
        Realtor New Orleans:  The Advocate

        I  suggested  all Catholics continue to make   their contributions                    to the Church as they would have at Mass.  If you participated in                    the envelope system, mail your check to your parish Church.  If                        you usually put cash in the collection, consider writing a check                      and sending it.  I would also like to suggest increasing your                              contribution.  After all, what do you have to  spending on?                                  Restaurants, bars, movie theaters, etc. are closed.  Our parishes                     still have to pay bills.       

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