St. David Catholic Church

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

June 12, 2022
 Beloved families and friends;
              I welcome you back and I hope that you had a great week. Yes, you were in my thoughts and prayers throughout the week. I did celebrate another birthday. Please allow me to thank you for your best wishes, prayers and gifts. I was deeply moved by your kind words of encouragement and support. Again and again, I consider myself to be a blessed and fortunate priest. I personally thank you for your love and admiration over the years. I am also humbled by your unwavering commitment and dedication to your parish. Indeed, your commitment has challenged me to be as best as I can be as your Pastor.
            Beloved, I truly hope that you had a successful Easter season. Now, the Easter season is over and we are in Ordinary Time. Please allow me to wish you a productive and successful Ordinary Time. May Jesus continue to give you the knowledge so that your relationship with Him may be deepened. Yes, it is already June which unfortunately means we are in this year’s hurricane season. Let us call upon Our Lady of Prompt Succor to intercede on our behalf so that we may be spared again this year. Yes, it is a season to be on alert as we continue to put our trust in God.
             This weekend, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The mystery of the Holy Trinity reminds us that God’s love for humanity manifests God the Father our creator, His son Jesus our redeemer and savior, and the Holy Spirit our guide. Indeed, in this weekend’s Gospel, Jesus, the Son of God, spoke to the crowds about the Kingdom of God where at the same time, cured those who needed healing.
              Moreover, Jesus asked His disciples to dismiss the crowds so they could go to look for something to eat. Although Jesus knew what He was going to do, He challenged the faith of His disciples when He said: “give them some food yourselves”. However, in response, the disciples replied: “Five loaves and two fish are all we have, unless we ourselves go and buy food for all these people”. “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty”, Jesus replied. As a result, the whole crowd was fed and there were leftovers.
              My friends, Jesus of that time, remains Jesus of today. Indeed, He never stops performing miracles in front of our eyes; what we need is faith. Yes, I pray that throughout this week you may be able to see Jesus’ presence in everything you do and His victory in every defeat. Yes, Jesus was, Jesus is and Jesus will be. Moreover, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, may you have a week filled with joy, peace, happiness and God’s blessings.
               Beloved, I love you, please continue to do all that you can to remain safe and my prayers and best wishes be granted and become a reality for you. Indeed, like the crowds who were listening to Jesus and were fed, may you realize that He is with you and willing to satisfy your every day needs.
Wishing you God’s blessings. I remain yours truly and always,
Father Oswald P. 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