15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

We have responded to the call of the Lord by gathering together in this holy place to worship God, to listen to the Word, and to share in the Eucharist. When we leave, we are asked to go forth as changed persons, nourished by the Lord so that we can witness to our faith outside these four walls. In today’s Gospel, the disciples are set out on their first missionary venture. Jesus sent the disciples out to carry on His mission, empowering them with His authority. Through baptism, we have been empowered by Christ to carry on His mission.

Next week, our parish, along with parishes throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the United States, will take up the 137th annual National Black and Indian Mission Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education programs, and diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Have a Blessed Week!