St. Catherine of siena catholic church

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1 St. Catherine of siena catholic church May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter 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: Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday 9:30 10:00 am 9:30 10:00 am 9:30 10:00 am 3:00 4:00 pm Or By Appointment Devotions Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Monday Friday Rosary at 8:15 am Monday Friday Saturday (Vigil) Sunday Mass Schedule 9:00 am 4:00 pm 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, May 13 4:00 pm Frank Anthony Michael S. Breaux, Jr. Francis C. Carter, Sr. Adam C. Dicks Hilda Gandolfi Marilyn Garon Sharon Ellis Murray William Mark Normand, Jr. William Mark Normand, Sr. Doris Segal Christopher Vanderbrook Benjamin Wessel Dorothy Wright Sunday, May 14 7:00 am Mrs. John N. Comfort, Sr. 9:00 am Parish Family 11:00 am Frank Anthony Michael S. Breaux, Jr. Dorothy Castaing Joyce Catoir Shirley Daigro Catherine Deckelmann Althea L. Fuchs Raymond Gambel Hilda Gandolfi Lurlyn Hennessy Judy, Neil, Lauren, Lindsey, and Clark McNitt Lisa Castaing Miller Randy Perrone Erma Schambach Benjamin Wessel Ann Wilkinson 5:30 pm Cox-Rodriguez Families Monday, May 15 9:00 am Ryan Aucoin Tuesday, May 16 9:00 am John C. Fuchs, Jr. Wednesday, May 17 9:00 am Benjamin Wessel Thursday, May 18 9:00 am Charles Barberito Friday, May 19 9:00 am Angie Haddican 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. Fifth Sunday of Easter Today s Readings First Reading: To meet their growing needs, the community chooses seven reputable men to serve the new Greek believers (Acts 6:1-7). Psalm: Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading: We, like living stones, let ourselves be built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:4-9). Gospel: Show us the Father, Philip asks Jesus. To which Jesus replies: Whoever sees me, sees the Father (John 14:1-12). Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Monday: Thursday: Saturday: Fifth Sunday of Easter St. Isidore the Farmer St. John I St. Bernardine of Siena Scripture Reflection Today we sense the apostles trepidation as they begin to realize that the Lord would soon be leaving them. In their fear, they ask, Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way? (John 14:5). Jesus tells them that he is the way. The Easter season has been a time of growing in Easter faith so that we, too, may learn to know that Jesus is the way. We can take comfort in the Lord s promise that he is going to his Father s house to prepare a place for us, his chosen people who have been called out of darkness into God s wonderful light. As the paschal candle continues to burn during this holy season, let us remember that in baptism we were given the light of Christ. With Christ our light as the beacon lighting our way, let us march toward the glory of Pentecost. 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 Virginia Meyers The Chapel of The Holy Innocents candle will burn for the Special Intentions of the Tim Smith Family The Our Lady of Fatima candles will burn In Memory of Josie Giffin Contact Frances Skiffington at or fskiffin@gmail.com for dedications. 2

3 Parish News Happy Mother s Day! All moms of the parish are invited to take a gift from one of the baskets in church. We wish you a very happy and blessed day! New Parishioner: Welcome! Please extend a warm welcome to Amy Guillot, our newest parishioner. We look forward to Amy s active involvement in parish life! Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following children who were baptized recently at St. Catherine: Ellie Robin Berault, child of Matthew & Jenna Berault Meghann Kate Moscona, child of Benjamin & Kathryn Moscona Rory Joseph Rouchon, child of Joseph & Amanda Rouchon Olivia Lee Zapalowski, child of Patrick & Lindsay Zapalowski We welcome them into our parish family! Wedding: Congratulations! Congratulations to Roland, Jr., and Katelyn Orgeron, who recently celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony at St. Catherine. St. Vincent de Paul Ministry: Thank you! The St. Vincent de Paul Society wishes to thank the Rosary Altar Society for gifting SVdP with the $5,000 received in donations to St. Catherine s inaugural St. Joseph s Day Altar. SVdP is thrilled to receive the funds and will use them to buy nutritious food for the pantry! The SVdP would like you to know how we have spent the generous contributions that you have made to our ministry. In January, February, and March, we spent $14,500 helping families with their bills, mostly rent and utilities. In keeping with the policy of the Society to help other church parishes when they ask, we have sent $4,150 to churches in Jefferson and Orleans parishes so they could help their parishioners. During this three-month period, we distributed 350 bags of groceries to help 700 people. With the help of the Women s Club, more than 100 lunch bags were given out from the parish office. We thank you for your support! CYO With Wednesday: May 17 All high school students (8-12th grade) are invited to With Wednesday, May 17, 7 pm, in the Youth Room, for food, fellowship, and faith. With Wednesdays take place each week! General Collection May 6-7, 2017 Good Shepherd Sunday Collection Poor Box April Electronic Giving Total Collection $18, $8, $ $20, $48, Thank you for financially supporting the mission of St. Catherine Parish. We appreciate your generosity. 5% of the weekly collection is used for missionary outreach. Mass to Honor Our First Responders: May 21 Jefferson Parish police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and Louisiana State troopers will be honored at a Mass on Sunday, May 21, at 11 am, with Archbishop Gregory Aymond presiding. All parishioners are encouraged to attend this Mass, which is hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Please note that parking directly in front of church will be blocked off beginning at 8:15 am. This is to allow the fire trucks to pull in and set up. We apologize for any inconvenience. Youth Mass and CYO Night: May 21 Junior High (6-7th grade) and high school students (8-12th grade) are invited to our monthly Youth Mass, Sunday, May 21, at 5:30 pm. After Mass, all 8-12th graders are invited to the Youth Room for our monthly youth night and dinner from 6:30-8:30 pm. Please note that CYO has been moved to the third Sunday this month due to Mother s Day. CYO Pool Party: May 30 Junior and senior high CYO (6-12 graders), please mark your calendars for the CYO pool party on Tuesday, May 30, 2-4 pm, at Jennifer Collins house (Metairie Heights Avenue). Nursery Care Now in the Melancon Center The parish nursery is now in the Melancon Center St. John Paul II room. The nursery is free and available for infants through PreK3 during the 9 am and 11 am Masses. For more information, contact Madylin Schneller Confirmation Registration Registration forms for the Confirmation class can be found in the back of church and on the parish website. The St. Catherine of Siena Confirmation program is for parishioners who are juniors and seniors in high school. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Alley, Director of Religious Education, at malley@stcatherineparish.com. Bus Trip to Deacon Jared s Ordination There will be a bus to Deacon Jared s Ordination on Saturday, June 3. Please call Debbie in the parish office ( ) to sign up. Watch the bulletin for time of departure and further information. 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? Go to the parish site, click on the Ministries tab, and then on Vocations Committee under Family Life. For more information, contact Rich and Leslie Baudry at or leslie@baudrytherapy.com or rich@baudrytherapy.com. In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rita (Pat) Grosz. Eternal rest grant unto Pat, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. 3

4 Weekly Calendar: May Saturday, May 13 Sunday, May 14 Monday, May 15 Tuesday, May 16 9:00 am Marriage Prep Training (R) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass / Pack 230 (C) SECOND COLLECTION: BASILICA TRINITY DOME RETURN FILLED BABY BOTTLES 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 / Children s Liturgy of the Word / May Crowning (C) 1:15 pm Baptism (C) 8:15 am Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass / 1st (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 2:00 pm School Athletic Assembly (G) 6:00 pm KC Meeting (MC) 7:00 pm Bible Study (CR) 8:15 am Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass / 2nd (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 9:30 am Momnipotent (MC) 4:00 pm Finance Council (CR) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary Meeting (MC) 7:00 pm Family Life Committee (CR) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C) 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 Men s Club Basketball (G) SECOND COLLECTION: BASILICA TRINITY DOME RETURN FILLED BABY BOTTLES Wednesday, May 17 Thursday, May 18 Friday, May 19 Saturday, May 20 8:15 am Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass / 3rd (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 1:45 pm Athletic Committee (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Volleyball (G) 7:00 pm Pastoral Council (CR) 7:00 pm CYO With Wednesday (YR) 8:15 am Rosary 9:00 am Daily Mass / 4th (C) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 11:00 am Pre K4 Graduation (B) 1:00 pm Pre K4 Graduation (B) 5:30 pm Wedding Rehearsal (C) 6:30 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 6:30 pm Bible Study (MC) 8:15 am Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:00 am Kindergarten Graduation (B) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 1:00 pm Kindergarten Graduation (B) 3:00 pm 7th Grade Balloon Release (S) 4:00 pm 7th Grade End of Year Program & Reception (G) 9:00 am Ulster Project Car Wash (MC) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 6:30 pm Wedding (C) 3:30 pm Junior CYO (B) 4

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8 Around the Archdiocese Trinity Dome Collection: May Archbishop Aymond is inviting everyone to contribute to a onetime second collection toward the completion of our nation s premier shrine to our Blessed Mother, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, America s Catholic Church, located in Washington, DC. The bishops of the United States decided that this monumental undertaking would benefit from inviting the faithful from all dioceses to join together in honoring Our Blessed Mother and leaving a lasting legacy of our Catholic heritage. National Catholic Singles to Meet: May Join hundreds of single Catholics of all ages at the National Catholic Singles Conference, Friday-Sunday, May 19-21, for talks by dynamic speakers, music, social events, prayer, food, fellowship, and more! The conference will be held at the DoubleTree Pittsburgh-Green Tree. To register or for more information visit Use promo code NCSCPA to receive a special discount. Call ext. 4. Transitional Diaconate Ordinations: May 20 Archbishop Aymond will ordain New Orleans seminarians David Frank who will be at St. Catherine from May to October, Thien Nguyen, Vincent Kien Nguyen, and Cletus Orji, Tororo seminarian Felix Hinambona, and Nghi Nguyen, Missionaries of Faith, to the Transitional Diaconate on Saturday, May 20, 10 am, at St. Louis Cathedral. You are cordially invited and encouraged to attend the ceremony and the reception to follow, at Old Ursuline Convent, 1100 Chartres St., New Orleans. Women s Morning of Praise: May 20 Andi Oney of Hope and Purpose Ministries will be guest speaker for the Women s Morning of Praise, Saturday, May 20, 9:30 am -noon, at the Center of Jesus the Lord, 1307 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans. A love offering of $15 is gently requested. Call for more information. Young Catholic Professionals: May 24 The New Orleans chapter of the Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) is hosting a Networking Happy Hour for young adults on Wednesday, May 24, 6:30 pm, at Fulton Alley, 600 Fulton St., New Orleans. The event will be a great opportunity for young professionals to tap into a growing Catholic network in the area and to learn about YCP. For more information and to indicate that you plan to attend, visit and PEACE Prayer Walk: May 30 All are invited to encounter and dialogue with others by means of participation in the monthly PEACE Prayer Walk, Tuesday, May 30, 6 pm, at Resurrection of Our Lord parish, 9701 Hammond St., New Orleans. In the event of inclement weather, the walk will take place on Thursday, June 1. For more information, call Kristina Gibson at Pentecost Vigil Revival: June 3 A Pentecost Vigil Revival and Empowerment in the Holy Spirit is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 9 am-7 pm, at The Center of Jesus the Lord at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1307 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans. The event will include Mass at 4:45 pm. Visit 222.centerofjesusthelord.org or call for more3 information. God s Special Children Mass: June 4 Everyone is invited and would be most welcome to attend the God s Special Children Mass on Sunday, June 4, 2 pm, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road. Please respond to 8 Joy Zainey at if you have an angel who would like to participate. After the Mass, the St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus and Daughters will be hosting their annual luau for God s Special Children, our families, and friends. June 4 also is the ordination anniversary of God s Special Children chaplain Fr. Michael Mitchell. Please join in this special occasion. Dominican Summer Camps: June 5 Summer sports and specialized camps for girls, offered by Dominican High School, will be starting on Monday, June 5. All camps, except soccer and softball camps, will take place at Dominican s main campus, 7701 Walmsley Ave. Before and after care will be available. Sports camps for volleyball, basketball, softball, and soccer will give campers sport-specific instruction and skill development under the supervision of Dominican s coaching staff. Optional transportation is available to and from Dominican for softball and soccer camps. Specialized camps include 8th Note Band Camp; Lights, Camera, Dominican! Drama Camp; DominiTech Camp; and Studio Art Camp. Visit the Summer Programs link at For more information, contact camp director Meg Womble at or mwomble@stmarysdominican.org. Created to Relate: June 14 Women do you desire a life that teems with joy, fulfillment, and the peace that surpasses all understanding? Join Catholic speaker and author Kelly Walquist for a lunch or dinner event designed to help women understand their pivotal role in the new evangelization and to live fully their God-given gifts for building relationships. Metairie events are scheduled for Wednesday, June 14, for lunch from 11:30 am-2 pm ($35 per person), and dinner from 6-8:30 pm ($45 per person), at Andrea s Restaurant, th St. Space is very limited. Register at wine-event-louisiana-june-1917.eventbrite.com. For questions, go to CatholicVineyard.com or call Lunch and dinner events also will take place on Tuesday, June 13, in Madisonville and on Thursday, June 15, in Baton Rouge. Catholic Charities Summer Service Program Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is offering a summer service program, Students Engaging in Reflective Volunteer Experiences, SERVE. This is an opportunity for high school students to give back to the community and achieve the service hours required by many parochial high schools. Sessions run for four weeks with 40-hour sessions or a 15-hour session. Northshore SERVE is two 40-hour, one-week sessions running for two weeks. SERVE sites include day camps and a food bank. SERVE is offered on both the Northshore and the Southshore. Students must be incoming freshmen through seniors. Registration is non-refundable $25 for SERVE, $15 for Mini- SERVE and is open now until full. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Contact Shannon Murphy, director of volunteers, at Register online at Urgent Need for Pro-Life Sidewalk Counselors With the recent closures of facilities in Bossier City and Metairie, there are three remaining abortion clinics operating in the state of Louisiana, one within the city of New Orleans Woman s Health Care Center on General Pershing St. On many Tuesday through Friday mornings there are upwards of 25 women waiting in line to enter the clinic, while there may be at most only one sidewalk counselor present to offer support. If you are interested in becoming a counselor at the General Pershing Street abortion facility, please contact the Archdiocesan Respect Life Office at or respectlife@arch-no.org. The need is urgent and ongoing support will be provided.

9 Parish 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 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 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 6 months before the wedding and before making any 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 All bulletin notices must be received in the parish office at least 7 days before the bulletin. If we do not receive bulletin announcements one week in advance, we cannot guarantee that they will be published. 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 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 Christe Brewton cbrewton@cox.net 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 Louis Bienvenu louis@bienvenu.com K4J (Kids 4 Jesus) Stacey Liljeberg sliljeberg@aol.com K4J VBS Ashley Cook abcook38@yahoo.com Stacey Liljeberg sliljeberg@aol.com Lectors Christe Brewton cbrewton@cox.net 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 Arnaldo Bustillo nando70001@yahoo.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 Mary Hawes Maryheimer@cox.net Karen Reinhardt Kcreinhardt@att.net 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 jeanie@cgfavret.com Women s Club Grace Couvillon gcouv@hotmail.com Youthful Elders Brenda Smith nanniebcs@gmail.com Young Catholic Professionals Alan Elmer alanelmer1@gmail.com 9