St. Catherine of siena catholic church

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1 St. Catherine of siena catholic church August 12, 2018 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love! Established in 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: 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. Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday 9:30 10:00 am Wednesday 9:30 10:00 am Friday 9:30 10:00 am Saturday 3:00 3:50 pm Or By Appointment Devotions Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Tuesdays 9:30am in Church) Rosary (Monday Friday 8:15 am in Church) Rosary (Monday 6 pm in Church) 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 11 4:00 pm Richard Kelly Akin Lorraine Byrne Cheryl Cuccia Richard Delery Adam Dicks Lucille Duplantis Alice Garcia Dr. Tom Giles Jane Gisevius Terry Malone Lorraine Diggs Martinez Miss Pat Paisant Julie Potivent Donna Quick Sherri Ann Tircuit Sunday, August 12 7:00 am Bernard Appleton 9:00 am Randy Perrone 11:00 am Richard Kelly Akin Joan Bailey Aggie and Bob Borne Ashlynn Carlock Paul Chatelain Angelique Fox Raymond Gambel Alice Garcia Dr. Tom Giles Jane Gisevius John S. Lanier, Jr. Lorraine Diggs Martinez Ashlie Randazza Moses Joan Nimmo Patricia Paisant 5:30 pm Parish Family Monday, August 13 9:00 am Dr. Tom Giles Tuesday, August 14 9:00 am Charles Barberito 5:00 pm Eric and Margaret Leefe Wednesday, August 15 9:00 am Danny Haggerty 12:00 pm Parish Family 7:00 pm Philip and Elizabeth de Mahy Thursday, August 16 9:00 am Louis Castaing, Sr. Friday, August 17 9:00 am Toni Causin 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. Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today s Readings First Reading: Elijah looked and there at his head was a hearth cake and a jug of water (1 Kings 19). Psalm: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading: Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love (Ephesians 4:30 5:2). Gospel: Jesus said, I am the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever (John 6). Readings for the Week Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, Wednesday: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62; Mt 18:21 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-7; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Saturday: Scripture Reflection Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus St. Maximilian Kolbe The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Stephen of Hungary Blessed Virgin Mary Today we resume the Bread of Life discourse from John s Gospel that began two weeks ago. He makes reference to the Jews ancestors who ate manna in the desert. These days we would think primarily of Israel wandering in the desert, but faithful Jews would also have known the story of Elijah that we hear today. Strengthened by food and drink in the desert, the angel of the Lord sends him on his forty-day and forty-night journey (the biblical number for a preparation time). Like the food given to Elijah in the desert, Jesus tells his listeners that he is bread for the life of the world. It is very important that we not stop listening to Jesus after his promise of eternal life a marvelous promise, but this reward is not the only reason we feast on the Bread of Life. We also come to the table to be made strong for the journey of mission, that the whole world might have life in the fullness of Christ. We are compelled, if we have eaten of the bread of life, to go forth in service to all. Archdiocesan 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. St. Catherine of Siena Parish Prayer God, Our Father, we thank you for our parish community of St. Catherine of Siena. Thank you for the many blessings that you have given us, but especially for calling us to serve as disciples of your son, Jesus Christ. As we gather today, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide us in everything that we do. Transform our hearts and lead us closer to you. Help us always to seek to be a parish that is Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love. We ask all of these things in the name of Jesus, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother. St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us! Memorials The Sanctuary Candles will burn In Memory of Herbert A. Blouin and Michael S. Breaux, Jr. The Chapel of the Holy Innocents Candles will burn In Memory of Alice Garcia The Divine Mercy Candles will burn For the Special Intentions of Fr. Tim Hedrick Contact Frances Skiffington at or fskiffin@gmail.com for dedications. 2

3 Parish News New Parishioners: Welcome! Please extend a warm welcome to St. Catherine of Siena s newest parishioners. We look forward to their involvement in parish life! Amanda Ahazan, Aiden Ahazan-Bassil, and Kerrin Ahazan Jameson, Katie, Ronan, and Genevieve Bourg Craig, Juliane, and Zoe Collignon Davis, Brooke, Hartley, and Samuel, IV, Crawford Sean, Kimberlie, Michael, and Savannah Kilroy Joseph and Caroline Landry Marc and Gianna Mandich Manny and Martie Ortiz and Mary Atzenhoffer Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following children who were baptized recently at St. Catherine: Beau Joseph Adams, child of Alton, III, and Kristin Adams Olivia Mae Malone, child of Patrick and Lisa Malone SAVE THE DATE for the Installation of Fr. Tim as Pastor and Blessing of the New Altar: August 26 Save the date for the installation of Fr. Tim as pastor of St. Catherine of Siena, Sunday, August 26, during the 11 am Mass. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will be on hand to conduct Fr. Tim s installation and to bless the new altar, which will have been completed by that time. Mass and Reconciliation Schedule Changes: September 1 After consulting the liturgy committee, the pastoral council, the parish staff, and parishioners, the following changes are being made to the Mass and reconciliation schedule: Wednesday evening confessions will be added at 5:30 pm; Wednesday evening Mass will be added at 6 pm; and confessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings will be moved to BEFORE Mass starting at 8:30 am (instead of at 9:30 after Mass). These changes are being made to make the sacrament of reconciliation more available and to provide the opportunity for an evening Mass during the week. Thank you to everyone who offered their feedback on these proposals. The changes to the Mass and reconciliation schedule will be effective September 1, The rest of the Mass and reconciliation schedule remains the same Confirmation Registration Registration forms for the Confirmation class can be found in the narthex of the church and on the parish website. The St. Catherine of Siena Confirmation program is for parishioners who are juniors or seniors in high school. If you have any questions, contact Paula Atchley, Director of Religious Education, at paula@stcatherineparish.com. Parish School of Religion Registration forms for our Parish School of Religion (PSR) can be found on the parish website and in the narthex of the church. The Parish School of Religion is for students in grades Kindergarten through 10 th grade who do not attend Catholic School. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Atchley, paula@stcatherineparish.com. August 4-5, 2018 General Collection $21, Weekly Electronic Giving $6, Poor Box $1, Total Collection $28, 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. Solemnity of the Assumption: August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Wednesday, August 15) is a Holy Day of Obligation. The following is the Mass Schedule: Tuesday, August 14 5 pm Vigil Mass Wednesday, August 15 9 am, noon, and 7 pm The Mass Explained: Through August 26 Have you ever wondered why we do what we do at Mass? Why Catholics stand and sit so much? Why we genuflect? Why we respond to prayers the way we do? Is Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist? These and many other topics are being explained in our new preaching series. Join us for our five-week preaching series that explains the Mass. The series started on July 28 and extends through August 26. As we hear the Bread of Life discourse proclaimed from John 6, the Sunday homilies will be exploring the Mass and the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Each week, the homily is being posted online at scschurch.com/homilies. Supplemental information is being published in the bulletin and is on the parish website. Whether you have been Catholic your entire life, you are a recent convert, or it has been awhile since you have participated in faith formation, this series has the possibility of transforming the way you come to and participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Becoming Catholic Are you or is someone you know interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Are you or is someone you know interested in becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is designed for adults who wish to become full members of the Catholic Church. RCIA is a process of spiritual enrichment and growth preparing unbaptized adults for Baptism and for other sacraments. It is also for candidates who have been baptized (Catholic and non-catholic) but have not received other sacraments or who wish to learn more about their Catholic faith. The process begins in September and continues through Holy Week. A new RCIA group will be starting soon. For more information or to sign up, contact Kurt Garcia, or kurtgarciarcia@gmail.com. Sign Up to Receive Monthly Vocation Cross On the second Sunday of each month at all Masses, a vocation cross is given to a family or individual who makes a commitment to pray for vocations for a month. Those making this commitment agree to attend the Mass for which they signed up to accept the cross after the homily (a booklet with suggested prayers is provided), and to return the vocation cross and booklet to the church office on the Wednesday before the second Sunday of the following month. A reminder is sent the week before one s selected date. Want to sign up? Contact Rich and Leslie Baudry at or leslie@baudrytherapy.com or rich@baudrytherapy.com. NEW SCS Web Domain: SCS website recently changed to The new, shorter domain address will make it easier for people to access. In the coming weeks, the parish staff addresses will become shorter and more easily communicated with the new address. We will keep you updated about this transition. Incense at 11 am Mass After several requests for incense to be used regularly at Mass and after consulting the liturgy committee, we will be using incense at the 11 am Mass each week. Incense is used to enhance the solemnity of the Mass and symbolizes our prayers rising to heaven. Lightweight Motorized Wheelchair Needed A St. Catherine parishioner is in need of a lightweight motorized wheelchair. If you or anyone you know has one that no longer is needed and is willing to donate it, please contact Debbie ( ) in the parish office, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. 3

4 Weekly Calendar: August Saturday, August 11 Sunday, August 12 Monday, August 13 Tuesday, August 14 10:00 am Baptism (C) 7:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 1:00 pm Baptism (C) 8:30 am Childcare (MC) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 9:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 3:00 pm Prison Ministry (MC) 10:30 am Coffee with Fr. John Riccardo (MC) 11:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 12:15 pm Baptism (C) 1:00 pm Troop 230 (CAF) 3:00 pm Troop 230 Eagle Scout Court of Honor (B) 5:00 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 6:00 pm Rosary for Healing (C) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 7:30 pm Troop 230 Parents (CAF) 4:00 pm Finance Council (CR) 5:00 pm Assumption Vigil Mass (C) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 5:00 pm Girl Scout Leader Meeting Workshop (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 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C) 6:30 pm CYO Night - Informational Meeting (YR) Wednesday, August 15 Thursday, August 16 Friday, August 17 Saturday, August 18 6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (MC) 9:00 am Assumption School Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 10:30 am Bible Study (MC) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:45 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 6:00 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 12:00 pm Assumption Mass (C) 6:30 pm Bible Study (MC) 6:00 pm Boy Scouts (CAF) 7:00 pm Assumption Mass (C) 7:00 pm CYO With Wednesday (YR) ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 4

5 The Mass Explained Liturgy of the Word What effect did Vatican II have on the readings? One of the greatest liturgical reforms of Vatican II, aside from allowing the Liturgy to be celebrated in the vernacular (native language), was an added emphasis on the role of Scripture in the Liturgy. Prior to Vatican II, there was only one reading, the psalm, and the Gospel. Those readings were on a one-year cycle that repeated itself each year. For example, on the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, you heard the same readings year after year. In order to expose the faithful to more of the Bible in the Liturgy, Pope Paul VI added another reading each Sunday and developed a three-year cycle (Year A, B, C) instead of just a oneyear cycle. The First Reading is usually an Old Testament reading. During the Easter season, however, it often comes from the Acts of the Apostles. After the First Reading, there is the Responsorial Psalm, which almost always comes from the Book of Psalms. The Second Reading always comes from the New Testament, and the Gospel Reading comes from one of the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke or John. Year A focuses primarily on the Gospel of Matthew, Year B on the Gospel of Mark and John 6, and Year C on the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of John is read during the Easter season every year. How are the Sunday Scripture readings selected? Aside from the emphasis on a more representative portion of Scripture, especially from the Old Testament, the readings were selected in order to show the continuity and development of salvation history. In order to do this, the first reading and Gospel are usually related in theme, while the second reading is not related. A Scripture from the Old Testament that prophesizes something about the Messiah is often paired with a Gospel reading from the New Testament that shows how Jesus fulfilled that prophecy. For example, on the Feast of Corpus Christi, the First Reading comes from the book of Deuteronomy when God feeds the Israelites with the manna in the desert. The Gospel Reading is from the Bread of Life Discourse in John 6 when Jesus says that He is the Bread of Life that came down from Heaven. Are the readings the same in all Catholic Churches? One of the truly catholic (universal) aspects of the Church is that no matter what Catholic Church you walk into on any given Sunday, you will hear the same readings proclaimed. While the way in which the scriptures are preached on will differ, the scriptural texts will be the same whether you are in Nicaragua or Nigeria. How are weekday readings selected? Weekday readings are on a two-year cycle (Year 1, 2). The First Reading comes either from the Old Testament or the New Testament. The Responsorial Psalm usually comes from the Book of Psalms and the Gospel comes from one of the four Gospels. For weekday readings, the First Reading and the Psalm rotate every other year whereas the Gospel is the same for Year 1 and Year 2. The readings are not usually related in theme. How do I know which year we are in the cycle of readings? There is a pretty simple mathematical formula that can be used to figure out which cycle of readings is being used. Take the year that we are in and divide by 3. If the remainder is.33, then we are in Year A. If the remainder is.66, then we are in Year B. If there is no remainder, then we are in Year C. For example, 2011 divided by 3 equals , which means year A divided by 3 equals , which means Year B divided by 3 equals 673, which means Year C. It is even easier to figure out which cycle is being used during weekday liturgies. If the year is an odd number (2017, 2019, etc.), then it is Year 1. If the year is even numbered (2018, 2020, etc.) then it is Year 2. It is important to note that the cycles do not change on the first of January, but rather on the first Sunday of Advent, which usually falls on the last week of November or the first week of December. Why do we only read from the Bible at Mass? Why don t we read from other spiritual writers? While there are many spiritual books such as the writings of the Saints or documents from Church Councils that could be read at Mass, Scripture is the only book that is read because it is the inspired and inerrant Word of God. St. Paul s second letter to St. Timothy teachers that All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness so that one who belongs to God may be competent for every good work (3:16-17). The Second Vatican Council s Dogmatic Constitution on the Divine Revelation, Dei Verbum, taught, Since, therefore, all that the inspired authors, or sacred writers, affirm should be regarded as affirmed by the Holy Spirit, we must acknowledge that the books of Sacred Scripture, firmly, faithfully, and without error, teach that truth which God, for the sake of our salvation, wished to see confided to the Sacred Scriptures (DV 11). Why do we have general intercessions each week? What is their purpose? Prayer can have one of four focuses: adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, or supplication. Prayers of adoration focus on praising, venerating, worshipping or expressing our love for God. An example of this in the liturgy is the Gloria when we give glory to God for everything he has done for us and for our salvation, but most especially for the gift of his Son, Jesus. Prayers of contrition express our sorrow for the times that we fail to follow Christ. A liturgical example of this is the Penitential Rite. Prayers of thanksgiving express our gratitude for everything that God has done for us. While the entire Mass is a prayer of thanksgiving, the Eucharistic prayer is a specific example of a prayer of thanksgiving. Finally, there are prayers of supplication that present our needs, personally and communally, to God. The most obvious example of this is the general intercessions, also known as the intentions or prayers of the faithful. This is an opportunity to present the needs of the world and church to the Lord in prayer. We approach the Lord confidently in faith in response to Jesus command, Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened (Matthew 7:7). How are the intercessions selected? Who writes them? While some of the Church s liturgies have specific intentions, most intentions are chosen for the particular liturgy within a particular community. Whoever is responsible for planning the liturgy (the pastor, the deacon, director of liturgy, or liturgy committee) is responsible for writing the intentions. They should always be written in light of the theme of the Scriptures, the present liturgical celebration, world events, and the local needs of the community. Is there a particular order to the intercessions? The intercessions should move from general, universal intentions to specific, personal intentions. The petitions usually begin with a prayer for the Universal Church. For example, there will be a prayer for the Holy Father, priests, religious, believers or nonbelievers throughout the world. Next, the intercessions pray for world and government leaders such as the President, Legislators, etc. After that, the intentions focus on those in need, including prayers for the poor, homeless, hungry, people who struggle with addictions, protection for military soldiers, social needs such as abortion, etc. Then the needs of local community, such as the new Battle of New Orleans, children preparing for First Communion or Confirmation, the recently baptized, etc., are included. Last, we usually pray for the sick, those who have died, or for the particular intention of the Mass. Communities should also pause to silently remember our own personal intentions that we bring to the liturgy. Written By Fr. Tim Hedrick 5

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8 Archdiocesan News Traditional Herb Blessing Ceremony: August 15 The traditional herb blessing ceremony and M. St. Francis Xavier Hebert, OSU, tribute will take place after the 5 pm Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wednesday, August 15, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 2734 Nashville Avenue. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will preside at the Mass. In many European countries the Feast of the Assumption is the traditional day for the blessings of herb gardens and the ripe harvest. Located in the long days of summer, this feast points to the harvest and to the end of time. The Feast of the Assumption is inextricably linked to Mary as bearer of God s Son, and the fruits of creation. Traditionally in Europe and in some area churches, wreaths of fresh and dried herbs and scented plants are placed near the reading stand in the worship space. Fragrance in the Scripture calls to mind the witness of the Holy Spirit. We recall that the anointing of the Lord as of earthly kings was done with fragrant myrrh, Your robe is all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia (Ps. 45). For more information, visit shrineofourladyofpromptsuccor.com, shrineolps, or call Women s Preached Silent Retreat: August Crossing the Street to Heaven: Stop Look Go!, a preached silent retreat for women, is scheduled for Wednesday-Saturday, August 15-18, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. The Wednesday evening session will focus on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the overall theme is on three important lessons that can be learned from the way in which parents teach their children how to cross the street. Fr. Anthony Rigoli, O.M.I., pastor of our Lady of Guadalupe Church/Shrine of St. Jude and teacher at the University of Holy Cross, New Orleans, is the presenter. Contact Susan at for more information or to register. Fresh Fire 2018: August 25 A day-long gathering for those desiring refreshment and empowerment in the Holy Spirit, will take place Saturday, August 25, 10 am-3 pm, in the cafeteria at St. Benilde Catholic Church, 1901 Division Street, Metairie. The event is sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO). Speakers will include Al Mansfield, Patti Mansfield, and Alex Lorio all leaders in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. The theme for the day is Return to Your First Love and the focus will be on the call of the Lord to us now, one year after the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. The day will include praise and worship, preaching, and empowerment ministry. Music will be provided by Jamie Diliberto and Tongues of Fire. Registration is $30 per person and includes lunch. A special registration price of $10 is available to youth ages Register online at no later than noon on Wednesday, August 22, to reserve your lunch. Onsite registration will be accepted but lunch cannot be guaranteed. Call for more information. Natural Family Planning Class: August 28 With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. Come join the class series that the Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering in the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning conducted by Gayle Rizzo of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The dates of the class series are August 28, September 11, September 25, and October 23. The classes will be held at St. Dominic Parish, 775 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $100. For more information and registration please call the Office of Marriage and Family Life, CCANO Volunteer Information Session: August 28 Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) is conducting a volunteer information session, Tuesday, August 28, 4 pm, at the CCANO offices, 1000 Howard Avenue (2nd floor), New Orleans. CCANO seeks volunteers to help with a range of services designed to assist families, new citizens, children, seniors, refugees, and many others within the local community, as well as to assist with CCANO administrative work. For more information, visit ccano.org or contact Emily Stieber at estieber@ccano.org or Find Mass While Out of Town Planning to be out of town for the upcoming Labor Day weekend? Visit masstimes.org to learn when and where Mass will be celebrated in communities you plan to visit. Search all Masses or according to day of the week, and also find out when and where confession is available. Catholic Counseling Service Scope of Practice Catholic Counseling Service, which recently moved to its 2814 South Carrollton Avenue location, provides counseling to individuals, couples, and families in a wide scope of practice including but not limited to the following: anger, adjustment and life transitions, addiction, body image, career changes, depression, grief and loss, marital issues, premarital counseling, parenting and co-parenting skills, relationship issues, stress and anxiety, sexual compulsions, and trauma. For more information, call , visit nolacatholic.org/catholic-counselingservice, or ccs@arch-no.org. Services also are available on the Northshore and in the River Parishes area. Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center Initiates Remembrance in Prayer Program A new program whereby prayer intentions will be remembered at all Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center liturgies, prayer services, and ministries for one year recently was established by the Retreat Center. The intentions also will be enshrined on the side altar of the Blessed Mother for one year. The Retreat Center has introduced accompanying Mass/Prayer Card in two designs. The cards can be used as memorial cards for those who have died, as sources of encouragement for those in need of prayer, and as a way to share in significant joyful events in the lives of family and friends. Card packets, which include enrollment instructions, are available through the programs at the Retreat Center and also may be picked up at the Retreat Center bookstore or in the main lobby of the Retreat Center, located at 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. For more information, contact Bro. Stephan Synan at ssynan@arch-no.org or call the Retreat Center at August Pope Video on Families is Online Google August 2018 Pope Video to view the Holy Father s oneminute, eleven-second video about his prayer intention, The treasure of Families : That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. The Pope Video is a global initiative developed by the Pope s Worldwide Prayer Network. For more information, visit popesprayerusa.net. Pilgrimage to Italy: March 25-April 5 Now is the time to reserve your place on a 12-day pilgrimage to Italy, March 25-April 5, St. Catherine of Siena parochial vicar Fr. Garrett O Brien and Dcn. Don Richard will lead the pilgrimage, which is scheduled to depart from New Orleans late in the morning on Monday, March 25. The cost is $4,350 per person. Brochures detailing the trip itinerary and registration information may be found at the entrances to the church and also at the parish office. For more information, contact tour operator Ron Cansler at or ron.cansler@yahoo.com. Space on the pilgrimage is very limited. 8

9 Parish Contacts Parish Staff Rev. Timothy Hedrick, Pastor ext Rev. Garrett O Brien, Parochial Vicar frgarrett@stcatherineparish.com, ext Deacon Mike Coney deaconmike@stcatherineparish.com, ext Deacon Paul Hauck deaconpaul@stcatherineparish.com, ext Deacon Don Richard, ext deacondon@stcatherineparish.com Deacon Andrew Gutierrez agutierrez@nds.edu, ext Denise Allain, Financial Manager dallain@stcatherineparish.com, ext Paula Atchley, Director of Religious Education paula@stcatherineparish.com, ext Charmaine Barberito, Financial Assistant cbarb@stcatherineparish.com, ext Mary Bielski, Director of Youth Ministry mary.bielski@gmail.com, ext Stephanie Dureau, Director of Music Ministry sdureau@bellsouth.net Mary Johnson, Receptionist / Bulletin Editor info@stcatherineparish.com, ext Kimberlie Kilroy, Principal kkilroy@scsgators.org, Joni Parent Maurer, Director of Evangelization joni@stcatherineparish.com, ext Raymond Nash, Custodian Kim Piraro, Rectory & Church Office Coordinator ext Miranda Powell, Office Assistant miranda@stcatherineparish.com, ext Debbie Romagosa, Administrative Assistant dromagosa@stcatherineparish.com, ext 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. Parish Ministry Contacts 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 Bereavement Ministry Becky Steppe rks45@outlook.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) Paula Atchley paula@stcatherineparish.com Confirmation (Adult) Jennifer Collins jenniferbabincollins@gmail.com Joni Parent joni@stcatherineparish.com Cub Scouts Gerard Boineau gboineau@windsorcourthotel.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 Home Bound Visitation Beth Gambel bethgambel@aol.com Knights of Columbus David Lynch davidlynchkc@cox.net K4J VBS 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 Lord, Teach Me To Pray Karen Babbitt karenrbabbitt@gmail.com Marriage Preparation Anand & Maya Irimpen airimpe@tulane.edu Meals on Wheels Mary Sue Battle marysuebattle@gmail.com Men of St. Joseph Harry Hardin harry.hardin@hancockwhitney.com Don Engler englerdon@hotmail.com Men s Club James Carter aabwholesale@yahoo.com Jeff Lionnet jlionnet1@gmail.com Music Ministry Stephanie Dureau sdureau@bellsouth.net Parish School of Religion Paula Atchley paula@stcatherineparish.com Pastoral Council Les Nettleton lesn@bellsouth.net Prayer Line Carl Hellmers Yvonne Hellmers chellmers@yahoo.com Prison Ministry Mark Truxillo m.mark.truxillo@gmail.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 Jeni Tauzier jtauzier@yahoo.com Devon Cannata dnmarque@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel svdp@stcatherineparish.com Ushers Georges Legrand glegrand@mblb.com Violence Prevention Christi Sumich cksumich@yahoo.com Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry Rich Baudry leslie@baudrytherapy.com rich@baudrytherapy.com Wedding Coordinator Jeanie Favret favretc0@aol.com Women s Club Michelle Guillot michelleguillot@cox.net Youthful Elders Brenda Smith nanniebcs@gmail.com Young Catholic Professionals Alan Elmer alanelmer1@gmail.com 9