St. Catherine of siena catholic church

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1 St. Catherine of siena catholic church August 27, 2017 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love! Established in 1921 Pray for Fr. Ronnie! 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm Parish Phone: Parish Fax: Parish Emergency Line: St. Vincent de Paul Assistance: Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday 9:30 10:00 am Wednesday 9:30 10:00 am Friday 9:30 10:00 am Saturday 3:00 4:00 pm Or By Appointment Devotions Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) Monday Friday, 8:15 am Rosary (Church) Mass Schedule Monday Friday 9:00 am Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 9:00 am *(Childcare Available) 11:00 am *(Childcare Available) 5:30 pm * Childcare/Nursery is located in the Melancon Center. St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 400 Codifer Blvd. Metairie, LA School Phone: School Fax: Hearing assistance devices are available St. in Catherine Church. Please of see Siena an usher Catholic if you need Church one.

2 Prayer & Worship Mass Intentions Saturday, August 26 4:00 pm Kay B. Aswad René Brunet, Jr. Fr. Ronnie Calkins Hilda Conzelman Gandolfi Robert P. & Estelle Marie Hammond William Lahners, Jr. Sharon Ellis Murray Susan G. Perault Dr. Edward J. Puneky John Randazza Clayton A. Schexnaidre, Sr. Herbert Simpson John Swider Mrs. Joan Rey Sherri Ann Tircuit Christopher Vanderbrook Sunday, August 27 7:00 am Parish Family 9:00 am Irvin Reynaud Lobell 11:00 am Fr. Ronnie Calkins Cancer Patients of St. Catherine of Siena Parish Richard Caron George Cassard, III Anna Marie Catoir Adam C. Dicks Raymond Gambel Hilda Conzelman Gandolfi William John Hammond William Lahners, Jr. Susan G. Perault Randy Perrone John Randazza Mrs. Joan Rey Herbert Simpson 5:30 pm Patsy Canal Liberto Monday, August 28 9:00 am Eloise Gunn Tuesday, August 29 9:00 am Genevieve Nemeth Wednesday, August 30 9:00 am Herbert Simpson Thursday, August 31 9:00 am Lois Hundt Friday, September 1 9:00 am Lois Hundt Our Mission St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish exists to form and send forth a community of disciples of Jesus Christ who witness by joyfully living the Gospel. Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Today s Readings First Reading: Eliakim is destined by God to be a father to those who live in Jerusalem (Isaiah 22:19-23). Psalm: Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands (Psalm 138). Second Reading: How deep are the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33-36). Gospel: Jesus asked the disciples, Who do you say that I am? (Matthew 16:13-20). Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mk 6:17-29 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Friday: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Augustine The Passion of St. John the Baptist World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday Scripture Reflection Peter s history as a follower or friend of Jesus is a bit spotty. It might be natural to wonder if Jesus, in giving him the keys to the kingdom, didn t feel a bit like a parent giving a teenager the keys to the family car. But it was at the moment when God s power and presence broke through everything else to raise up Peter s great profession of faith in Christ as Messiah that Jesus chose to establish the bond between the loving, forgiving mercy of heaven and our vocation to be witnesses of that love, mercy, and forgiveness on earth. Like any parent, Jesus no doubt foresaw the failings, the irresponsible maneuvers or impaired senses, the collisions that the church would be headed for. But, most importantly, he also saw us at that moment as God prefers to see us: capable of manifesting great faith, with a willingness to remain at the feet of Christ to understand what it truly means to be Messiah and Christ. As the letter to the Romans points out to us today, we have not known the mind or the wisdom of God, but God knows us and still chooses to manifest the reign of justice, joy, beauty, and peace through us. Let this be our vocation. Let us always strive to be solid ground on which the church of Jesus Christ can be founded and on which it can continue to be built. Our Family Prayer Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our archdiocese have appreciated the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in times of war, disaster, epidemic and illness. We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect to the life and dignity of all people. Bless parents that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us that we may be a holy family. Amen. Memorials The Sanctuary Candle will burn In Memory of Josie Giffin The Chapel of the Holy Innocents Candle will burn In Memory of Edward J. O Brien & Raymond L. Gibson Contact Frances Skiffington at or fskiffin@gmail.com for dedications. 2

3 Parish News New Parishioners: Welcome! Please extend a warm welcome to our newest parishioners. We look forward to their active involvement in parish life. Nicholas, Jessica, and Connor Couch Mike, Missy, Albright, and Michael Lonegrass Sean and Shelley Mount Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following children who were baptized recently at St. Catherine: Paisley Marie Darby, child of Kristen Darby Nora Jane Hamilton, child of Jeffrey and Britni Hamilton Emma Rae Hedrick, child of Ross and Courtney Hedrick Wyatt McClain Schonekas, child of McClain and Mary Schonekas CYO Book Drive: August The St. Catherine CYO is looking for Catholic books appropriate for high school students, for a small library in the youth room. If you would like to donate one or more new or used books, please use the designated box in the narthex of the church. Thank you for your help! Rosary for Fr. Ronnie s Healing: August 28 On Monday, August 28, at 6 pm, a rosary will be prayed in Church for Fr. Ronnie. Please join us on Monday, and every Monday at 6 pm, as we pray for the healing of our pastor! SCSWC Meeting and Speaker: August 31 All women of the parish are invited to our meeting on Thursday, August 31, in the Melancon Center. Social will begin at 6:30 pm with the meeting following promptly at 7 pm. Our guest speaker will be Elaine Orr, retired professor from the University of Holy Cross, presenting on Mindfulness What it is, Why we need it, and How to practice it. All members are encouraged to bring a guest, and those members and guests will be entered in a drawing for a terrific prize. Come enjoy the evening with some great ladies and learn about ways you can get involved in our parish! Adoration Chapel Hours: September 1-5 The Adoration Chapel will close for Labor Day on Friday, September 1, at 9 am, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 5, at 10 am. SVdP Food Collection: September 2-3 Please bring non-perishable food items to church next weekend, September 2-3, and place them in the collection bins in the narthex of the church. Though donations of all types of non-perishable foods are greatly appreciated and are distributed to those in need each week, high protein foods such as peanut butter and canned meat can be particularly helpful to those experiencing economic distress. August 19-20, 2017 General Collection $23, Poor Box $ Total Collection $23, Thank you for financially supporting the mission of St. Catherine Parish. We appreciate your generosity. 7% of the weekly collection is used for missionary outreach. Fellowship Sunday: September 3 Please come to Fellowship Sunday, September 3, in the Melancon Center, after the 9 am Mass, for coffee, doughnuts, and a visit with both new and long-time fellow parishioners. Parish Office Closed Labor Day: September 4 The Parish Office will be closed for Labor Day, September 4, and will reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday, September 5. Caregiver Support Group: September 6 Join us for a monthly support group to share information and offer support while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer s disease or other memory conditions. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays in the Melancon Center, 6-7 pm, on these dates this fall: September 6, October 4, November 15, December 13. Kathleen at kathleenval@gmail.com for information. Interested in Becoming Catholic? The Catholic Church is always happy to welcome new members into her arms. Our parish stands ready to assist and guide those who would like to become Catholic. If you are a member of another Christian denomination or if you have never been baptized, we invite you to consider the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). RCIA is the process by which someone who is not yet Catholic can enter into the Church. It a time of prayer and study, an opportunity to grow in a relationship with God and with the larger parish community. Participating in RCIA does not mean that you are making a firm commitment; it simply means that you are interested in learning more about our faith. For those who are already Catholic, this could be an opportunity to invite a family member or friend to consider becoming Catholic. If you have questions or would like more information about RCIA, please call the parish office at or Kurt Garcia at kurtgarciarcia@gmail.com. Missionary Outreach Increasing to 7% After the last finance council meeting, the finance council recommended increasing our parish tithe from 5% to 7%, based on parish collections. Thank you for your generosity to St. Catherine of Siena! Register Now for CYO We are excited to kick off a new year of CYO! All Junior CYO (6th and 7th graders) and CYO (8th-12th graders) must register to participate in events. Go to the Ministries dropdown menu at and click on Youth Ministries to access the registration links. Familia Groups Forming for September Are you a mother of young children? If so, please consider joining Familia, which exists to support mothers in their efforts to build a strong Catholic family life by means of a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith, gained by studying St. Pope John Paul II s encyclicals on marriage and family. Meetings occur twice a month, September to May, lasting 1-1/2-2 hours. For information, contact Lori Lundgren at pslundgren@cox.net. Momnipotent Series Starting Soon Learn to recognize your unique feminine strengths and see how you can use them to find peace, balance, and joy in being the woman God created you to be by participating in Momnipotent, a video series and discussion that validate the dignity and importance of motherhood. Contact Lori Lundgren at pslundgren@cox.net for information. In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the soul of Daniel Haggerty, Jr. Eternal rest grant unto Daniel, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. 3

4 Weekly Calendar: August 26-September 2 Saturday, August 26 Sunday, August 27 Monday, August 28 Tuesday, August 29 11:00 am Baptisms (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 7:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 8:30 am Childcare (MC) 9:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 10:00 am PSR (S) 11:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 6:00 pm Rosary for Fr. Ronnie (C) 6:30 pm Pack 230 Leaders (CAF) 8:00 am Confetti Egg Stuffing (YR) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 1:00 pm Baptisms (C) 7:00 pm CYO Sports (G) 3:34 pm Pack 230 (MC) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass / Troop 230 (C) 5:30 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 7:00 pm CYO Core Team (YR) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 6:30 pm Troop 230 (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 6:30 pm Troop 230 Court of Honor (B) 6:30 pm Confirmation (MC) B Barrett Complex C Church CAF Cafeteria CR Conference Room G Gym MC Melancon Center R Rectory YR Youth Room S School OC Off Campus Wednesday, August 30 Thursday, August 31 Friday, September 1 Saturday, September 2 8:00 am Confetti Egg Stuffing (YR) 9:00 am School Mass / 1st-7th (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 5:30 pm CYO Crew (YR) 6:00 pm Co-op Volleyball (G) 6:00 pm KC Financial Secretaries (MC) 7:00 pm CYO With Wednesday / Adoration Night (YR) 8:00 am Confetti Egg Stuffing (YR) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 6:30 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC) 7:45 pm SCSWC Quarterly Meeting (MC) 8:00 am Confetti Egg Stuffing (YR) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 pm RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) FAIR DRESS DOWN DAY EARLY DISMISSAL NO AFTERCARE 10:00 am Troop 230 (CAF) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) SVdP FOOD COLLECTION 4

5 Men s Club Work Day 5

6 CYO Fun Trip to North Carolina 6

7 CYO Fun Trip to North Carolina 7

8 Around the Archdiocese Holy Name of Jesus School Annual Alumni Mass and Celebration: August 27 Holy Name of Jesus Annual Alumni Mass and Celebration will be held Sunday, August 27, starting with Mass at 10:30 am, at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans. The back-to-school barbecue is scheduled for noon-3 pm in the Holy Name of Jesus school yard, 6325 Cromwell Place. For more information contact Rosalie Tomeny at or at Support for the Recently Bereaved: August 29 Those who recently have lost a spouse are invited to gather, along with family and friends, on Tuesday, August 29, at St. Piux X, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd. in New Orleans, for an evening of prayer and fellowship. A general meeting will begin at 6 pm and will be followed by Mass at 6:30 pm, offered for the repose of the souls of the deceased spouses of those in attendance. A buffet supper will follow. For more information, contact Carolyn Mooney at cmooney02@cox.net. Internship in Spiritual Direction: September 7 A meeting to discuss the two-year Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (ASC) Internship in Spiritual Direction program will take place on Thursday, September 7, 10 am, at the ASC, 2501 Maine Avenue in Metairie. An evening meeting to discuss the program is scheduled at the ASC on September 7 at 7 pm. How to Be a Better Evangelizer: September 9 Learn to share your faith story with others friends, family, strangers in a way that is appropriate, confident, and neither overpowering nor awkward. Register now for Every Believer an Evangelizer: Fostering a Culture of Witness, Saturday, September 9, 8:30 am-3 pm, at Notre Dame Seminary Schulte Auditorium, 2901 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans. The workshop is free of charge; seating is limited; lunch is included. Respond by September 1 by calling , or go to nolacatholic.org and search Every Believer An Evangelizer. Fatima Presentation: September 12 A presentation by Fr. Chad Partain, Diocese of Alexandria chancellor, pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Church and School in Alexandria, and director of the Children of Mary, will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 7-8 pm, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, in Metairie. The event will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the rosary, and Benediction, with a reception to follow. Call for more information. Annulment Writing Workshop: September 12 A writing workshop for persons seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church or responding to an annulment will be offered by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, on five consecutive Tuesdays starting September 12. The workshop is scheduled for 7:30-9 pm, in the Teen Center at St. Benilde parish, 1901 Division Street, Metairie. The cost for materials is $25. For information, call Cathy in the Family Life Office, Archdiocesan NFP Classes: September 19 Second Olive Mass: September 25 For the second year The Table Foundation will host the Olive Mass at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans as the community comes together to celebrate food and hospitality and the food, beverage, and hospitality professionals who serve in the New Orleans Community. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will be the principal celebrant at the second annual Olive Mass on Monday, September 25, at 10 am. Fr. Leo Patalinghug, founder of The Table Foundation, will be the homilist. In addition to the Olive Mass, which will be broadcast live locally by WLAE-TV and live streamed at nolacatholic.org, The Table Foundation will host a reception at Chef John Besh s Pigeon and Prince and a panel discussion of some of New Orleans best and most famous chefs. The panel will be moderated by John T. Edge, three time James Beard Award winner and director of the Southern Foodways Alliance. The Table Foundation also will introduce two new awards for those working in the hospitality industry. The Olive Branch will honor an industry professional (chef, restauranteur, food business owner, etc.) who exhibits a passion for food and dedication to serving others, The Faithful Steward Award will honor someone who works in the front of the house, back of the house, or on a local farm, who demonstrates a spirit of humility and dedication, going above and beyond the call of duty as a team member. All are welcome to the Mass and reception, and a special invitation is extended to those who work in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. More information about the second annual Olive Mass can be found at thetablefoundation.org/the-olive-mass/. With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning (NFP) has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method that respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. The Family Life Apostolate is offering a class in the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP, at St. Dominic parish, 775 Harrison Avenue in Lakeview, on Tuesday, September 19, October 3, October 17, and November 14, 6:30-9:30 pm. The cost is $100; preregistration is required. For Formed.org Parish Code: YJRRTG more information and to register, please call

9 Parish Contacts Parish Ministry Contacts Parish Staff Rev. Ronald L. Calkins, Pastor ext 501 Rev. Timothy D. Hedrick, Parochial Vicar ext 502 Deacon Michael E. Coney Deacon Paul G. Hauck Deacon Don M. Richard Deacon David M. Frank ext 505 Kimberlie Kilroy, Principal Michelle Alley, Director of Religion Education ext 506 Mary Bielski, Youth Minister ext 506 Denise Allain, Financial Manager ext 503 Charmaine Barberito, Office Assistant ext 503 Debbie Romagosa, Secretary ext 504 Kim Piraro, Rectory & Church Office Coordinator ext 510 Mary Johnson, Receptionist / Bulletin Editor info@stcatherineparish.com, ext 500 Stephanie Dureau, Music Ministry sdureau@bellsouth.net Sacramental Preparation Baptism Baptisms take place after 11 am Mass each weekend. Contact the parish office to sign up for a date and begin the preparation process. Confirmation Confirmation is celebrated for 11th and 12th graders in January. Classes begin in August. Marriage Please contact a priest at least 8 months before the wedding and before making arrangements. Anointing of the Sick Upon request for the seriously ill, infirm, and those undergoing major surgery. Please contact the parish office when someone is home bound or hospitalized and in need of the sacrament. Funerals Please contact a priest before making arrangements with the funeral home. Joining our Parish Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena Parish! Anyone interested in joining the parish, please fill out a gold registration form located in the gathering area of the church and return it to the parish office. Bulletin Deadline Bulletin notices must be received in the parish office at least 7 days before the date of the bulletin for which the notice is intended, to be considered for publication. Adoration Chapel Mary Jeandron maryms777@aol.com Altar Servers Kerry Dominique SJEPKC@gmail.com Baptisms Marion Eigenbrod baptism@stcatherineparish.com Bible Study Carol Rooney carolbrooney@aol.com Boy Scouts Bryan Roser bryanroser@cox.net Childcare / Nursery Madylin Schneller mschneller@scsgators.org Children s Liturgy Lucy Karam lkaram@iberiabank.com Confirmation (Teen) Michelle Alley malley@stcatherineparish.com Confirmation (Adult) Jennifer Collins jenniferbabincollins@gmail.com Joni Parent joniparent234@gmail.com Cub Scouts Harry Hardin hfhardin@gmail.com Yvette Lionnet ylionnet77@gmail.com CYO Mary Bielski Mary.bielski@gmail.com Eucharistic Ministers Norman Romagosa njromagosa@hotmail.com Fair Nicole Surcouf scsfair@gmail.com FAMILIA Lori Lundgren pslundgren@cox.net Family Life Paul & Lil Hauck phauck14@yahoo.com Feeding the Homeless Barbara Renaudin barbararenaudin@yahoo.com Fellowship Sunday Pat Higginbotham webhigg@cox.net Finance Council Don Wheat dwheatcpa@gmail.com Girl Scouts Helen Fish helenfish@cox.net Greeters Elfriede Fleming deutscheselfie4@yahoo.com Home Bound Visitation Beth Gambel bethgambel@aol.com Knights of Columbus David Lynch davidlynchkc@cox.net K4J VBS Ashley Cook abcook38@yahoo.com Tram Jacobs vujacobs@cox.net Lectors Randi Robarts randirobarts@yahoo.com Legion of Mary Ken Krey kkrey345@cox.net Liturgy Committee Patricia Fitzpatrick pfitzpatrickrd@att.net LTMTP Karen Babbitt karenrbabbitt@gmail.com Marriage Preparation Anand & Maya Irimpen airimpe@tulane.edu Meals on Wheels Missie Warwick Mwarwick1@aol.com Men s Club Rett Pourciau rettpourciau@gmail.com Music Ministry Stephanie Dureau sdureau@bellsouth.net Parish School of Religion Michelle Alley malley@stcatherineparish.com Pastoral Council Les Nettleton lesn@bellsouth.net Prayer Line Carl Hellmers Yvonne Hellmers chellmers@yahoo.com Radio Rosary Mickey LaCombe mllacombe@cox.net RCIA Kurt Garcia kurtgarciarcia@gmail.com Respect Life Committee Stephanie Hellmers Hellm3@aol.com Rosary Altar Society Donna Hummel donna.hummel@cox.net School Kimberlie Kilroy kkilroy@scsgators.org School Co-op Charlene Sutherlin charlenel@weisersecurity.com Jennifer Duran jennduran75@yahoo.com St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel svdp@stcatherineparish.com Ushers Georges Legrand glegrand@mblb.com Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry leslie@baudrytherapy.com Rich Baudry rich@baudrytherapy.com Venturing Bryan Roser bryanroser@cox.net Wedding Coordinator Jeanie Favret favretc0@aol.com Women s Club Stephanie Hellmers Hellm3@aol.com Youthful Elders Brenda Smith nanniebcs@gmail.com Young Catholic Professionals Alan Elmer alanelmer1@gmail.com 9