St. Catherine of siena catholic church

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1 St. Catherine of siena catholic church May 21, 2017 Sixth 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 20 4:00 pm Frank Anthony Francis C. Carter, Sr. Hilda Gandolfi Lurlyn Hennessy Cathy Lemoine Sharon Ellis Murray Clifton Neyrey Robert A. Quinn Robert J. Quinn Donald Schouest Doris Segal Christopher Vanderbrook Benjamin Wessel Dorothy Wright Sunday, May 21 7:00 am Parish Family 9:00 am Rosary Altar Society 11:00 am Adam C. Dicks Raymond Gambel Hilda Gandolfi Marilyn Garon Joseph C. Moscona Elaine Murhammer CeCelia Ochoa Ruben Ochoa Randy Perrone Luis Toca Christopher Vanderbrook Benjamin Wessel Rosalie Wood Dorothy Wright 5:30 pm Sharon Ellis Murray Monday, May 22 9:00 am Rosalie Wood Tuesday, May 23 9:00 am Angie Haddican Wednesday, May 24 9:00 am Harold Steppe Thursday, May 25 9:00 am Frank Marsiglia Friday, May 26 9:00 am Sharon LaRochelle 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. Sixth Sunday of Easter Today s Readings First Reading: The people of Samaria accepted the word of God preached by Philip; they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17). Psalm: Let all the earth cry out to God with joy (Psalm 66). Second Reading: Act with gentleness and reverence toward all, so that when you are maligned those who defame you will be the ones put to shame (1 Peter 3:15-18) or 1 Peter 4: Gospel: I will not leave you orphans, but will come to you (John 14:15-21) or John 17:1-11a. Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Monday: Friday: Saturday: Scripture Reflection Sixth Sunday of Easter St. Rita of Cascia St. Philip Neri St. Augustine of Canterbury Throughout this Easter season the readings have drawn us into the experience of the early church. We have tasted the excitement and zeal of the first Christians. Now, with them, we listen to the words of Saint Peter, who reminds us that when people notice that we are people of hope, we should be ready to explain why. This challenges us. Do others even notice that we are people of hope? In a world often marked by cynicism and hopelessness, do we stand out as people who offer hope and reassurance to others? In today s Gospel Jesus promises that when he leaves the earth he will not leave us orphaned. Today he promises to send his Advocate, the Spirit of truth who will be with us always. Let us acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit and ask the Spirit to make us people of hope. 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 Carol Ann Bayhi Bangs The Chapel of The Holy Innocents candle will burn In Memory of Harold Steppe, Sr. The Our Lady of Fatima candles will burn for the Special Intentions of the Rick Smith Family Contact Frances Skiffington at or fskiffin@gmail.com for dedications. 2

3 Parish News Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to Randall Everett Perrone, who recently was baptized at St. Catherine! We welcome him into our parish family! Mass to Honor Our First Responders: May 21 Jefferson Parish police, firefighters, EMTs, and Louisiana State troopers will be honored at the 11 am Mass on Sunday, May 21, with Archbishop Aymond presiding. 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 6:30-8:00 pm. Please note that CYO has been moved to the third Sunday this month due to Mother s Day. SCSWC Quarterly Meeting: May 25 The Women s Club will have their quarterly general meeting on Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 pm in the CAFETERIA. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN VENUE. Kimberlie Kilroy, Principal of St. Catherine of Siena School, will be the guest speaker. We will have election of officers and welcome anyone who is considering becoming a member. The club s purpose is to promote the spiritual growth of its members with service opportunities benefiting SCS parish, its ministries, and the greater community, and to promote fellowship and community among the women of the parish. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Couvillon at gcouv@hotmail.com. Fr. Tim s Last Day: May 25 Fr. Tim will be returning to Washington, DC, to continue his studies in canon law at Catholic University of America. He leaves on May 25 and will be returning at the beginning of August. If you need to get in touch with Fr. Tim, you can him at thedrick@stcatherineparish.com. SCS 1957 Class Reunion: May 27 The St. Catherine of Siena class of 1957 will celebrate its 60th anniversary on May 27 with 4 pm Mass at St. Catherine followed by a buffet and cash bar at Porter & Luke s. The cost is $35 per person. Spouses and dates welcome. Contact Carolyn Bazile at or Marilyn S. Centanni at New Votive Candles by Our Lady of Fatima There is a new votive candle stand by the Our Lady of Fatima shrine. The cost to light a large candle is $4; for a small candle, $0.50. Please use the candle envelopes provided and place the envelope in the poor box. General Collection Poor Box Trinity Dome Collection Total Collection May 13-14, 2017 $17, $ $2, $21, 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. 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). Ecumenical Gathering at SCS: June 1 Roman Catholicism will be the topic of the Thursday, June 1 Faiths of Our Neighbors evening of discovery and fellowship, scheduled for 7-8:30 pm at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Those planning to attend the event, which is organized by the East Jefferson Interfaith Clergy Association, are encouraged to bring interested friends, relatives, and neighbors. Consecrate Your Family to the Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary: June 23 God certainly has blessed us with another wonderful school year! As we look forward to summertime together as a family, may we turn our hearts to spiritual nurturing as well, with a special Consecration Prayer. You are invited to bring your family to the Mass celebration in honor of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, on Friday, June 23, at 9 am. Let us entrust the loved ones in our families to the tender, loving care of Jesus and Mary. Blessed images of Jesus and Mary will be available after the Friday morning Mass. This event is sponsored by the St. Catherine Family Life ministry. 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. 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4 Weekly Calendar: May Saturday, May 20 Sunday, May 21 Monday, May 22 Tuesday, May 23 9:00 am Ulster Project Car Wash (MC) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 6:30 pm Wedding (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 / Children s Liturgy of the Word / First Responders (C) 12:00 pm First Responders Reception (CAF) 8:15 am Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 6:00 pm Summer Cabbage Ball (Sponsored by the Men s Club) Registration (CAF) RECORDS DAY: NO SCHOOL 8:15 am Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 10:30 am Welcoming & Prayerful Environment Team (CR) 3:30 pm 7th Grade Awards (B) 5:00 pm 7th Grade Mass (C) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary Meeting (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 1:00 pm Baptism (C) 5:30 pm CYO Mass (C) 5:30 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 6:30 pm CYO Night (YR) 2 PM EARLY DISMISSAL: 1ST-6TH Wednesday, May 24 Thursday, May 25 Friday, May 26 Saturday, May 27 8:15 am Rosary (C) 8:15 am Rosary 8:15 am Rosary (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am School Mass (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Faculty In-Service (S) 9:00 am Faculty In-Service (S) 6:30 pm Wedding (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 5:30 pm CYO Crew (YR) 6:30 pm CYO Volleyball (G) 7:00 pm CYO With Wednesday (YR) 7:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal (C) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 6:00 pm SCSWC Meeting (CAF) 6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal (C) 6:30 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 6:30 pm Bible Study (MC) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 7:00 pm Wedding (C) LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: 11 AM EARLY DISMISSAL REPORT CARDS DISTRIBUTED NO AFTERCARE 4

5 Parish Snapshots Above: Congratulations to Kurt Garcia and Danny and Denise Douglass who were St. Catherine of Siena's Order of St. Louis award recipients. They were honored at a ceremony at St. Joseph by Archbishop Aymond. The Order of St. Louis IX was established in 1965 to honor those members of the laity who have made outstanding contributions of their time and talent to the Church. It is one of the most cherished awards presented in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Second row (left): Congratulations to Dowen Fife for being St. Catherine of Siena's Altar Server of the Year. Dowen was recognized during a Mass at St. Rita by Archbishop Aymond. Thank you for your service at the altar of the Lord, Dowen! Second row (right) and third row (left): The Knights of Columbus hosted a clergy appreciation dinner to thank Fr. Ronnie Calkins, Fr. Tim Hedrick, Deacon Don Richard, Deacon Paul Hauck, and Deacon Mike Coney for their service at SCS. Third row (right): Mother Son putt putt. Bottom row: Mother Daughter style show. 5

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8 Around the Archdiocese Trinity Dome Collection: Thank You! Thank you for your support of the one-time 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. Visit to see an image of the portion of the dome depicting Our Lady and to learn more about this stunningly beautiful legacy of our Catholic heritage. Single Parent Refreshment Evening: May 23 Being a single parent can be exhausting, even if you have a strong support system. Whether you are a single parent through separation, divorce, illness, or death, you are invited to take part in a night of spiritual refreshment on Tuesday, May 23, 7-9 pm, at St. Pius X Church, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans. Please RSVP for free babysitting! Contact Grace Marie Rose at or by at gmrose-youth@arch-no.org. 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 offer young professionals the opportunity to tap into a growing Catholic network and to learn about YCP. RSVP for the event at 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 Priesthood Ordination: June 3 Archbishop Aymond will ordain José Cáceres, Colm Cahill, Alex Gusman, Pedro Prada, and Jared Rodrigue, New Orleans seminarians, to the Priesthood on Saturday, June 3, 10 am, at the St. Louis Cathedral. You are cordially invited and encouraged to attend the ceremony. Reception following at Old Ursuline Convent, 1100 Chartres St. See page 3 of this bulletin for information about taking the bus to the ordination. Pentecost Vigil Revival: June 3 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. Fr. Anthony Odiong, Dcn. Mel Marts, and Kerry Bueche will be at the event, which will include Mass at 4:45 pm. Visit 222.centerofjesusthelord.org or call for more3 information. 8 God s Special Children Mass: June 4 Everyone is invited 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 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. 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. 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 wineevent-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 Critical 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. Pope Francis Urgent Prayer Intention for May The Apostleship of Prayer, the Pope s worldwide prayer network, has announced the Holy Father s urgent intention for May 2017: Led by the Spirit for Mission May he give us priests enamored of the Gospel, close to all their brothers and sisters, living signs of God s merciful love.

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 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 Jenn 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 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