St. Catherine of siena catholic church April 23, 2017 Divine Mercy Sunday

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1 St. Catherine of siena catholic church April 23, 2017 Divine Mercy Sunday 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 Mon/Wed/Fri After 9:00 am Mass Saturday 3:00 4:00 pm or by appointment Devotions 24 / 7 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 Barrett Complex. 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, April 22 4:00 pm Alvin Andrieu, Jr. Frank Anthony Michael S. Breaux, Jr. Rick Brettin Francis C. Carter, Sr. Roy Donald Entwisle Marilyn Garon Mr. & Mrs. Allen Gremillion Edgar Jatho Louis Kuntz Sharon Ellis Murray Clifton Neyrey Catherine Patterson Robert A. Quinn Robert J. Quinn John Randazza Doris Segal Christopher Vanderbrook Benjamin Wessel Sidney Zeringue Sunday, April 23 7:00 am Isabella Armbruster Margavio 9:00 am Irvin Reynaud Lobell 11:00 am Francis C. Carter, Sr. Adam C. Dicks Raymond Gambel Hilda Gandolfi John Gatti, Jr. Spencer Gilbeau In Thanksgiving Joseph C. Moscona CeCelia Ochoa Ruben Ochoa Randy Perrone Benjamin Wessel Ann Wilkinson 5:30 pm Parish Family Monday, April 24 9:00 am Mrs. John N. Comfort, Sr. Tuesday, April 25 9:00 am Ms. Myrtle Hein Wednesday, April 26 9:00 am Dcn. Andy Robin Thursday, April 27 9:00 am Frank Marsiglia Friday, April 28 9:00 am Gregory Johnson 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. Divine Mercy Sunday Today s Readings First Reading: Psalm: All who believed were devoted to the teachings of the apostles, the communal life, the breaking of the bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42-47). Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading: God has given us an undiminished inheritance, safeguarded for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-9). Gospel: Readings for the Week The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts (John 20:19-31). Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Tuesday: Friday: Saturday: Scripture Reflection Second Sunday of Easter; Divine Mercy Sunday St. Mark St. Peter Chanel St. Louis Grignion de Montfort St. Catherine of Siena They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers (Acts 2:42). This first line of today s first reading sets the tone as this fifty-day celebration of Easter opens before us. Today we listen to the teachings of three apostles Luke, Peter, and John who remind us that even though we have not seen Christ, we nonetheless are filled with joy as we place our belief in his saving death and resurrection. Each week during the Easter season we will gather as a community of faith to find strength and support from our God and from one another. Each week we will gather to break bread and offer the great prayer of thanksgiving, actions that will manifest the very presence of the risen Christ in our midst. Let us be open to the wonders of this season of joy. 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 for the Special Intentions of the Ty Smith Family The Chapel of The Holy Innocents Candle will burn In Memory of Felix Lipani The Our Lady of Fatima Candle will burn In Memory of Frank A. Vasterling Contact Frances Skiffington at or fskiffin@gmail.com for dedications. 2

3 Parish News THANK YOU! Thank you to all of the members of the Rosary Altar Society who worked so hard to clean and decorate the church for Holy Week and for Easter. Thank you to Donna Hummel and Tina D Antoni for your leadership and coordination of all of our efforts! Thank you to our music ministers, greeters, ushers, and liturgical ministers. Thank you to our altar servers who served all of the liturgies during Triduum. Thank you to seminarian Andrew Rudmann for serving as master of ceremonies. Thank you to Pat Higginbotham and her committee for hosting Fellowship Sunday and the Easter Egg Hunt. Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following children who were baptized recently at St. Catherine: Michael Scott Armstrong, child of Mark and Savanna Armstrong Jack Gregory Moro, child of Ian and Katie Moro We welcome Michael and Jack into our parish family! Weddings: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following couples who were married recently at St. Catherine: Ryan & Kristy Quick Wesley, III, & Caroline Robertson Music Ministry Open Choir April 23 Have you been thinking about joining St. Catherine s music ministry? Come take a test drive! We re having an open choir for all interested singers at 11 am Mass on Sunday, April 23. Just meet by the piano at 10:15 that morning! Contact Stephanie Dureau if you have any questions. Legion of Mary Meeting: April 25 The Legion of Mary will hold its weekly meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 5:30 pm, in the Melancon Center. Legion members visit the sick and homebound and currently pray the rosary at Colonial Oaks, Lambeth House, and Sunrise Senior Living. The weekly meeting, during which the rosary is prayed and current activities are discussed, is the heart of the Legion s active membership. Contact Ken Krey at KKrey345@cox.net for more information. Comprising several million members, the Legion serves the Church in approximately 170 countries. Safe Environment Training: April 27 There will be a Safe Environment training session here at St. Catherine on Thursday, April 27, 7 pm, in the Barrett Complex. For more information, please contact Michelle Alley at malley@stcatherineparish.com. General Collection Poor Box Holy Thursday SVdP Collection April 15-16, 2017 Good Friday Holy Land Collection Total Collection $23, $ $1, $1, $26, 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. David Frank Assigned to SCS Dear St. Catherine of Siena Parish, My name is David Frank, and I am 28 years old. I am a seminarian finishing my third year of theology at Notre Dame Seminary. I will be ordained a transitional deacon on May 20 (at the Cathedral at 10 a.m.--you are all invited!) and will be joining you at St. Catherine of Siena for the next five months! In answer to the all important question, Where d you go to high school? I was homeschooled, which makes me an amused outsider to the many high school rivalries. I then attended Christendom College, a tiny but amazing Catholic college in Virginia. During college my sense of God's call in my life grew stronger, so after graduation I returned to New Orleans and applied to seminary. Among my various talents are winning at foosball, losing at tennis, playing piano, attempting to play guitar, and finding misprints in the New York Times. I am excited to begin my assignment here as your next "Deacon David" on May 30! I look forward to meeting you all and serving you as a deacon. David Frank Liturgical Minister In-Service: April 29 Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, readers, ushers, and greeters are asked to attend an In-Service Saturday, April 29, 9:30-11:30 am, in the rectory. Dementia Support Group: May 3 If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one or friend with Alzheimer s or other dementia, please consider attending a newly formed support group that starts Wednesday, May 3, 6:00-7:30 pm, in the Melancon Center. The group will offer support, fellowship, and education. If interested in attending, or to ask questions, please contact Matt Estrade, the group s facilitator, at , or mwestrade@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there. Nursery Moving to Melancon Center: May 7 Beginning Sunday, May 7, the parish nursery will be 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. Milestone Anniversary Celebration: June 17 Are you celebrating a Milestone Anniversary (5 years, 10 years, 15 years, etc.) during 2017? If so, come celebrate with us on Saturday, June 17, with a Renewal of Vows at the 4 pm Vigil Mass, followed by a mini-reception in the Barrett Complex for you and your family. To register or for any questions, contact Debbie Romagosa at dromagosa@stcatherineparish.com or , or Nicole Allen at nstaranto@aol.com or Calendar Requests are Due calendar requests for ministries and organizations were due several weeks ago. If you have not turned in your calendar requests, submit them to Debbie in the parish office as soon as possible in order to reserve the appropriate facilities. Attention Ministry Leaders You will be contacted in the upcoming weeks by some of our Pastoral Planning Teams for information about your ministry. The parish is compiling a detailed summary of the components of each ministry. We appreciate your effort and input! 3

4 Weekly Calendar: April Saturday, April 22 Sunday, April 23 Monday, April 24 Tuesday, April 25 9:00 am Divine Mercy Novena (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 12:00 NOON 8 PM CRAWFISH COOKOFF 7:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 10:00 am PSR (S) 10:00 am RAS Quarterly Meeting (CAF) 11:00 am Sunday Mass / Children s Liturgy of the Word (C) 12:00 pm First Communion Pictures (MC) 1:30 pm First Communion (C) 8:15 am Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am Kindergarten Meet & Greet (S) 6:30 pm LTMTP, I (C) 6:30 pm CYO Volleyball (G) 7:00 pm CYO Core Team (YR) 7:00 pm Bible Study (CR) Daily Rosary 8:15 am Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 1:30 pm Adult Faith Formation Team (CR) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary Meeting (MC) 7:00 pm Bible Study (MC) 7:00 pm Welcoming Committee (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 2:30 pm First Communion Reception (B) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C) 6:30 pm Baptism (C) 6:30 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) Wednesday, April 26 Thursday, April 27 Friday, April 28 Saturday, April 29 8:15 am Rosary (C) 8:15 am Rosary 8:15 am Rosary (C) 9:30 am Minister In-Service (R) 9:00 am School Mass (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 1:45 pm Athletic Committee (MC) 5:30 pm CYO Crew (YR) 6:30 pm CYO Volleyball (G) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 6:30 pm Bible Study (MC) 6:30 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 7:00 pm Safe Environment Training (B) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 10:00 am SVdP Collecting of Canned Goods for the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena (MC) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 4:00 pm Usher Crawfish Dinner (CAF) 7:00 pm CYO With Wednesday (YR) SCS / SFX 90TH ANNIVERSARY FIELD DAY 2:00 PM EARLY DISMISSAL Please pray for our First Communicants and their families Nine Church Walk 4

5 Welcome to the Church! Above are pictured those who were baptized, confirmed, and received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Mass! Not pictured: Steve Moser Easter Flower Offerings Thank you to all for the Easter Flower donations! Donated by: Richard Aguilar Elizabeth Amato Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Barreca Mr. & Mrs. Maurice J. Bouy Mr. & Mrs. James Carter Mr. & Mrs. Roland A. Chaisson William H. Craig Ms. Ann B. Farrelly Patrick Gallwey Katelyn Greand Mr. & Mrs. Anand M. Irimpen Cynthia Kadinger Mr. & Mrs. Bryan L. Laiche Malone Family Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Maurin Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Miller Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Page Sidney & Susan Paisant Mr. & Mrs John V. Quaglino Mr. & Mrs. Preston Ritchie Ms. Brenda Smith Mr. & Mrs. Stephen E. Wessel Mr. & Mrs. Milton Wessing Mr. & Mrs. Elm D. Wood In Honor of: Fr. Ronnie Calkins Susan Dye Danny Haggerty Fr. Tim Hedrick Fred & Juene Knutel Our Lady of Fatima Mary Ellen B. Palmisano Robin Palmisano Dr. Mark Peters Mrs. Charlotte R. Rempel Robert D.C. Roth Rourke Family In Memory of: Mr. Alvin B. Andrieu, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Andrieu, Sr. Adele Antoine All Deceased Loved Ones Eugene Antoine April & Landry Families Josephine Arbour Evelyn C. Arnold Juan Arteaga Olivia Arteaga Monte & Martha Atherton Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Aucoin Lillian Aucoin Lena Aupied Jennie Avegno Bacuzzi Family Rosemary Baldioceda Elizabeth & C.J. Baum Honora & George Blakely Annette O. Blanchard Collins L. Blanchard Sarah Blanchard Harold & Helen Block Heinrich & Emma Borgmann Lester Bouchon Philip Bouchon Gustave J. Bourgeois Marie P. Bourgeois Joseph Breaux, Jr. Babette C.C. Brierre Bill & Dolly Block Harold & Helen Block Richard H. Block Betty Brown Joyce (Strait) Brown Lena & Edward Brown D. J. Burke, Jr. Family Anne M. Burns Robert Burns, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Jesse C. Carlin, Sr. John M. Carlin Marcelle Carter Cassidy Family Mary Ruth & Erwin, Sr., Caswell Maude & Edward Caswell Anna Marie Catoir Clyde & Joyce Catoir Cheralla Family Larry Cheralla Lee Cheralla Mrs. Irene Roy Chetta Mr. Nicholas Chetta, Jr. Annie M. Chifici Mr. & Mrs. W. Guy Clouthier Rev. Wilbur Clouthier Lisa Marie W. Clust Dr. Keith Collins George Henry Comeaux, Sr. Comfort & Hein Families Ashley Conroy Mr. & Mrs. William O. Cox Henry Dagro Shirley Dagro Camille Daigre James Daigre, Sr. D Antoni Family D Antoni & Robeau Families Rene & Betty Dauterive Catherine Deckelmann Joe Deckelmann, Jr. John Deluca Ruth Deluca Simon Deluca Earl W. Dendinger, Sr. Marie & Charles Derbes Florence & Bryan Diggs James Diggs 5

6 Easter Flower Offerings (continued) DiGiovanni-Breaux Family John P. Dowling Louise L. Dowling Rev. Harold Dicharry Mary Alice Dicharry Nelson P. Dicharry Anna & Albert Donnelly Lucille Ducatel Adam Durand Ruth Durand Thais Fischer Fr. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J. Patricia Fong Claire & Frank Ford Mr. & Mrs. Jay Fraychinaud Yvonne Fraychinaud John C. Fuchs, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John C. Fuchs, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Galino Ruffino Boozie Galino Mrs. Kenneth Garon & Holly Philip Garon Jack Gatti John Gatti Joseph Gattuso, Jr. Folse Gauthier Lovenia Gauthier Keith Gee Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gerdes Mr. & Mrs. George T. Gernon Giani Family Herman A. Gleason Andrew J. Golden Eveline B. Golden Mr. & Mrs. Victor J. Gondolf Delores & Manuel Gonzalez Gwendolyn & Manuel Gonzalez Graml Family Gubler & Bott Families Evelyn & Lawrence Gubler Meghan Gumbelevicius Jack & Eloise Gunn Fr. Leo Gunn, S.J. John & Catherine Gunn Frances Z. Hall Vernon C. Hall Myra B. Harris Thorne D. Harris, Jr. Adele Hartmann Karen Hartmann Lawrence Hartmann, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Otto Hartwig Camella M. Hattier Daniel J. Hattier John B. Hattier Louis Rex Hebert, Jr. Anne Grace Heine William & Ita Heller Matthew Hermann Rosemary Hill Noellie Hnatyshyn The Hocke Family Charles & Emily Hoerske John N. Hummel Marie E. Hummel Alexander P. Imphany Harry & Ruthie Johnson Michael J. Joseph Albert Kadlec Harriet Karatanos Mildred Kenny Barbara Kieffer Marion S. Knight Thomas & Anastasia Knutel Joseph Konchalski Kopp/LeBouef Families Nicholas Kutz Mr. & Mrs. E. T. LaBiche Marie G. LaGraize Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Landry Warren & Barbara Landry Mr. & Mrs. John Larousse Mr. & Mrs. Chester LeBouef Josephine & Clarence Leche Mr. Edmund Legrand Mr. & Mrs. Georges Legrand Irvin R. Lobell Ron Luman Ruth & Edward Luman Frank Macera Malone Family The Manale Family The Marino Family David Marks Mr. & Mrs. Louis Marks Adrian Martinez Mayeux Family Mr. & Mrs. George Melancon Nelson Melancon Josephine Meyers Virginia Meyers Celeste W. Miller Charles N. Miller David Bruce Miller Frederick R. Miller Mr. & Mrs. John Mims Eileen Moen Laura Moley Leonela Monge Montgomery Family Hazel & Dimitry Morvant Joseph C. Moscona Frances Murphy Sharon Ellis Murray Mr. Bill E. Nagy John S. Neville, Jr. John S. Neville, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Newbern Eddie Noto Jenny Noto CeCelia Ochoa Ruben F. Ochoa Pauline Oddo Evelyn O Regan Tracy O Regan William D. O Regan A.J. Palermo Mary Palmisano Mr. & Mrs. James Peters Philibert Family Frances Polizzi Raymond J. Radetich Elizabeth Rareshide Brian Patrick Rittiner The Rivolo Family Anthony J. Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Rodriguez Josephine Cox Rodriguez Fr. Peter V. Rogers, O.M.I. Mr. & Mrs. Earl Rohli, Sr. Elaine Romagosa Ferd A. Romagosa Elva Roth Mr. Raymond Roy Ronny Sarrazin Carlo Scala Maria & Joseph Scala Joseph Scamardo Douglas Schilling Aurelia R. Schlattmann William J. Schlattmann Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Schulze Doris Segal Richard Shepherd Bobbie Sholar D. J. Showalter Lucille O. Showalter Brian Shubert Siragusa Family James O. Skiffington Maurice J. Skiffington, Jr. Mrs. Moina Spindel Mrs. Margaret Stacey Harold Steppe Alice Steib Barbara Steib Lloyd Steib Rosemary & Miles Stevens, Jr. Cesla Swider Helen M. Tianen Roger E. Tianen Nicholas Truxillo Wayne Turner Shawntel S. Varnado Darlene Varuso Donna & Frank Vasterling Odile Verret Walker Family Alonzo & Gertrude Walter Adelaide Wartelle Agnes & Wilfred Webre W. A. Webre, Jr. Webster Family Herbert J. Whitfield Lilly D. Whitfield 6

7 St. Catherine of Siena School Open Positions Coordinator of Religious Education (Part-Time) SCS School is seeking a part-time Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) for the school year. A successful applicant will have: Achieved or should be actively working toward a B.A. Degree in Religious Education, Pastoral Ministry, Theology, or a related field of study Achieved or should be actively working toward the Official Archdiocesan certification as a Coordinator of Religious Education Experience teaching religion Experience planning retreats and liturgies Experience working with elementary school children & parents Continuing Formation and Education: The CRE should be willing to continue to grow in personal faith and to be an active, living witness in the school community to a lifestyle in harmony with the Gospel of Jesus. He or she should seek to further his/her professional growth, skills and development as a religious educator and program administrator. Compensation: A competitive salary will be offered based upon qualifications and experience. Please apply by submitting your letter of interest, resume, teaching certificate, and official transcripts to Principal Kimberlie Kilroy at kkilroy@scsgators.org. Position open until filled. Middle School Math Teacher SCS School is looking for a full-time middle school math teacher (Grades 5-7) for the school year. A successful applicant will have: A current teaching license Experience working with students in grades 5-7 Successful experience teaching math Practicing Catholic preferred Skills and Qualifications: Applicants will have effective skills in creating positive relationships with students and their families as well as strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills. Applicants will have strong instructional and classroom management approaches and will be proficient in using data to drive instruction. A successful candidate will have a passion for math and will show a willingness to collaborate with the middle school team. Experience in differentiated instruction is important as well as a passion for working with middle school students. Compensation: A competitive salary will be offered based upon qualifications and experience. Please apply by submitting your letter of interest, resume, teaching certificate, and official transcripts to Principal Kimberlie Kilroy at kkilroy@scsgators.org. Position open until filled. 5th Grade Science and Religion Teacher SCS School is seeking a full-time, 5th Grade Science and Religion Teacher for the school year. A successful applicant will have: Bachelor s degree and teacher's certification required Strong knowledge of science content, theology, pedagogy, technology and integration - Experience with effective student management and positive relationship building practices Appreciation and enjoyment of middle school students and understanding of their learning and development Knowledge and application of differentiated instruction Experience with and appreciation for STEM-focused, interdisciplinary, project-based learning; Awareness of 21st Century Learning pedagogy Ability to collaborate with colleagues as part of a professional learning community Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development Ability to perform the job responsibilities of this position A commitment to the Mission, Vision and Core Values of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School Compensation: A competitive salary will be offered based upon qualifications and experience. Please apply by submitting your letter of interest, resume, teaching certificate, and official transcripts to Principal Kimberlie Kilroy at kkilroy@scsgators.org. The position is open until filled. SCS student and HeartGift patient, Laudner 7

8 Around the Archdiocese Pontifical Good Friday Collection: Thank You! Beginning Experience: May Thank you for your support of the Pontifical Good Friday Collection. The collection helps the Church minister in parishes, makes possible Catholic schools and other religious education, helps to preserve the sacred shrines, and provides humanitarian aid to refugees. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection enables us to become instruments of peace and to join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. If you have been widowed, or are separated or divorced, a weekend designed especially to provide hope and healing is being planned for May 19-21, at Rosaryville Spirit Life Center in Ponchatoula. Call Jeani at , or Genevieve, , or visit The Mystery of Suffering: April 24 New Daily Catholic Television Program The Mystery of Suffering: A Morning to Absorb the Teaching of the Church and to Share the Wisdom of the Saints will be offered on Monday, April 24, 9:15-11:30 am, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Trinity Dr., Covington. The program is free, but please call Holy Trinity parish at so that sufficient materials can be prepared. The program also will take place at St. Louis King of France, Bucktown, on May 4. Be inspired by a new Catholic television program for everyday living that will motivate you to achieve your hopes and dreams as you live a life of power, impact, freedom, and purpose. It provides practical ways of living life to the fullest and helping you make faith a part of your daily life. Bruce Downes The Catholic Guy Television program is available daily, 7:30 am, on DIRECTV Ch. 371, DISH Ch. 258, AT&T U-VERSE Ch. 565, and VERIZON FIOS Ch You can watch the program every day by going to BruceDownesTheCatholicGuy.com. St. Maximillian Kolbe Relic: April 25 and 26 St. Maximillian Kolbe s relic will be available for veneration on Tuesday, April 25, and Wednesday, April 26, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, River Road, Destrehan. Fr. Michael Heine, OFM Conv., will say Mass at 6 pm on both nights. Attendees will have the opportunity to venerate St. Maximillian s relic and to seek a blessing with the relic, from 6:30-7 pm, followed by Fr. Heine s retreat talk from 7-8 pm. WNLC in Need of Event Coordinator Woman s New Life Center is seeking a part-time (an average of 20 hours per week) Event Coordinator to execute its annual Gala for Life in New Orleans in October Experience in event planning, fundraising, and managing and working with Finding God in Daily Life: April 26 volunteer committees is preferred. Contact CDO Donna Ashcraft at dashcraft@womansnewlife.com or Visit Learn to recognize the presence and action of God in your daily snewlife.com to learn more about WNLC. life experiences, and why the importance of doing so, Wednesday, April 26, 7-9 pm, at the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, 2501 Maine Ave., Metairie. Sr. Gloria Murillo, STJ will be the presenter. Register at or telephone The cost is $25 (adjustments can be made). Facing Forgiveness Series: April 27 Laying down the burden of resentment and bitterness and making healing possible will be explored in a book study facilitated by Jeanne Burmaster. Facing Forgiveness: A Catholic s Guide to Letting Go of Anger and Welcoming Reconciliation will meet on five Thursdays starting April 27, 9:30-11:30 am, at the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, 2501 Maine, in Metairie. Authors of the book are Laughlan Sofield, ST, Carroll Juliano, SHCJ, and Archbishop Gregory Aymond, DD. Participants are asked to purchase the book and read the first chapter. Register online at or by calling The cost is $50 (adjustments can be made). Natural Family Planning Class Series: April 27 With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning (NFP) has proven to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. NFP is a method that respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. The Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP will be taught by Amy Dixon of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, on April 27, May 11 and 25, and June 29, 7-9 pm, in St. Anselm s St. Joseph Hall, Madisonville. Preregistration is required; the cost is $100. For more information and to register please call the Family Life Apostolate at Catholic Home Missions: April 30 Next week, we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right now, over 40% of dioceses in the US are considered home missions because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. Go to for more information. 8

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 Kathy Wild kwildmd@gmail.com 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