St. Catherine of siena catholic church April 8, 2018 Divine Mercy Sunday Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love! Established in 1921 Pray for Fr. Ronnie! 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005 www.stcatherineparish.com www.facebook.com/scsmetairie Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm Parish Phone: 504-835-9343 Parish Fax: 504-835-1525 Parish Emergency Line: 504-833-8507 St. Vincent de Paul Assistance: 504-267-9507 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) Mass Schedule Monday Friday 9:00 am Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 9:00 am *(Childcare Available) 11:00 am *(Childcare Available) 5:30 pm * Childcare/Nursery is located in the Melancon Center. St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 400 Codifer Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 www.scsgators.org School Phone: 504-831-1166 School Fax: 504-833-8982 Hearing assistance devices are available St. in Catherine Church. Please of see Siena an usher Catholic if you need Church one.
Prayer & Worship Mass Intentions Saturday, April 7 4:00 pm Frank Anthony Toni Causin Adam Dicks Carl J. Graf, Sr. Edwin L. Gros, Jr. Mae and Edwin Gros Alice and Emile Hebert Ralph Hebert, Jr. Ralph Hebert, Sr. Nicole Hollingsworth Tony Krummel Maria Peláez Donna Quick John Jack Stahl My-Ngoc Tran Sunday, April 8 7:00 am Alice W. Babin 9:00 am Wilfred A. Webre, Sr. 11:00 am Imogene Berthelot Fr. Ronnie Calkins Toni Causin Mrs. Jean Fulco Rebecca Loch Randy Perrone Karen Simeon Khanh Tran Tu Tran 5:30 pm Parish Family Monday, April 9 9:00 am John Siragusa Tuesday, April 10 9:00 am Louis Castaing, Sr. Wednesday, April 11 9:00 am Elizabeth Flatau Thursday, April 12 9:00 am Lucille Duplantis Friday, April 13 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. Divine Mercy Sunday Today s Readings First Reading: Psalm: Second Reading: Gospel: Readings for the Week The community of believers was of one heart and mind (Acts 4). Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5). The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. (John 20). Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 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 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Monday: Wednesday: Friday: Scripture Reflection Divine Mercy Sunday The Annunciation of the Lord St. Stanislaus St. Martin I It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this Sunday s Gospel reading, taken from the conclusion of John s Gospel, the author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name (20:31). The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that [e]veryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (5:1) what we might refer to as being born again. Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when believers are born again through faith. 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 Felix and Louise Fernandez The Chapel of the Holy Innocents Candles will burn for the Special Intentions of the Ryan T. Smith Family The Divine Mercy Candles will burn for the Healing of Rosary Altar Society Members Contact Frances Skiffington at 834-1709 or fskiffin@gmail.com for dedications. 2
Parish News New Parishioners: Welcome! Please extend a warm welcome to David and Gay Kelly, St. Catherine of Siena s newest parishioners. We look forward to their involvement in parish life! Thank You to the RCIA Team! Thank you, Kurt Garcia, Steve Ice, Joann Connell, and Deacons Mike Coney, Paul Hauck, and Don Richard, for leading the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program! Thank you for sharing your faith and journeying with St. Catherine of Siena s newly initiated members! Rosary Altar Society, Liturgical Ministers, and Fellowship Sunday Hosts: 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 leading and coordinating 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 Triduum liturgies. Thank you to Tommy Gennusa for serving as master of ceremonies. Thank you to Pat Higginbotham and her committee for hosting Fellowship Sunday and the Easter Egg Hunt. Return CRS Rice Bowl Funds: April 7-8 Thank you for participating in the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl program! Please bring your rice bowl to Mass this weekend, April 7-8. If possible, please replace the money in your rice bowl with a check made out to St. Catherine of Siena, with rice bowl in the Memo line. Again, thank you! KC Quarterly Communion: April 8 The Knights of Columbus Council will hold their Quarterly Communion and Parish Social, this Sunday, April 8. Parishioners are invited to join the Knights in reciting the rosary in church, starting at 8:30 am. The Knights will worship at and serve during the 9 am Mass, after which all parishioners are invited to the Melancon Center for pastries, coffee, and kid s drinks. Knights of Columbus Council #12686 serves St. Catherine of Siena parish and the local community. Call Grand Knight David Lynch at 250-1185 for more information. SVdP Monthly Food Collection: April 7-8 Please bring nonperishable food items to church this weekend, April 7-8, and place them in the collection bins in the narthex of the church. Though donations of all types of nonperishable foods are greatly appreciated and are distributed each week to those in need, high protein foods such as peanut butter and canned meat can be particularly helpful to those experiencing economic distress. Radio Rosary at St. Catherine: April 9 Join in the recitation of the rosary on Monday, April 9, starting at 6 pm in the parish office Conference Room. St. Catherine of Siena is among several entities whose members recite the rosary for broadcast live on WVOG 600 AM. For more information contact Mickey Lacombe at mllacombe@cox.net. March 31-April 1, 2018 General Collection $29,765.63 Poor Box $1,246.60 Weekly Electronic Giving $6,112.25 Holy Thursday SVdP Collection $2,325.00 Good Friday Holy Land Collection $2,974.00 Total Collection $42,423.48 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. Director of Religious Education Position Available St. Catholic of Siena Catholic Church in Metairie, Louisiana is accepting applications for a full-time Director of Religious Education. The DRE coordinates the Parish School of Religion, sacramental preparation, adult faith formation, and safe environment. Applicants should be practicing Catholics, have a Master s Degree or equivalent in Religious Education, Pastoral Ministry, or Theology, or have an official Archdiocesan certification as a parish Director of Religious Education. Previous religious education experience is preferred. Please send a resume and references to the following address before April 25: St. Catherine of Siena Parish Attn: Fr. Tim Hedrick 105 Bonnabel Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 Old Testament Prophets Study: April 12 The Prophets: Messengers of God s Mercy, a 10-week study, will begin on Thursday, April 12, 6:45-8:15 pm, in the Melancon Center. Participants will discover who the prophets were, what their message was, and why they are important to us. The cost is $25. Contact Mary Jeandron at 858-4464 or Maryms777@aol.com to register. Safe Environment Training: April 23 All volunteers must be safe environment compliant to work with children. We will have a training class here at SCS on Monday, April 23, at 7 pm in the Barrett Complex. These classes are for first-time applicants only. Those who have taken a class in the past, can renew online. Contact Michelle Alley at the parish office for details: malley@stcatherineparish.com or 504-835-9343. Cavins The Bible Timeline Study: May 2 The Bible Timeline, which will meet on Wednesdays, 10:30 am-noon, in the Melancon Center, starting on May 2, is a fascinating study during which participants will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and see how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith. Contact Carol Rooney at carolbrooney@aol.com for more information. Crawfish Festival and Cookoff: May 12 Mark your calendar and plan to attend the sixth annual Old Metairie Crawfish Festival & Cookoff, Saturday, May 12, noon-8 pm, in the schoolyard. Click on Old Metairie Cookoff under Events/Committees at www.scsmc.org for sponsorship information. RAS Quarterly Mass and Meeting: April 15 All men and women are invited to the quarterly meeting of the Rosary Altar Society (RAS), on Sunday, April 15, in the Melancon Center, after the 9 am Mass. The rosary will be prayed before Mass. Attending the meeting will be an opportunity to see what the RAS is all about and to meet new friends. Coffee and sweets will be served. The members of the RAS look forward to seeing you! SCS Summer Camp Registration Summer camp registrations can be turned in to the SCS parish office until Friday, May 11. Registration is limited to 250 campers, and priority will be given to campers who sign up for full sessions. Single week registration will be accepted starting April 1. Visit www.stcatherineparish.com/summercamp. Save the Date for Alpha! Alpha is coming to SCS, on Wednesday evenings beginning September 5! For information, contact Joni Parent Maurer, joni@stcatherineparish.com. SCS School Positions for 2018-2019 St. Catherine of Siena School has elementary and middle school openings for the 2018-2019 academic year. For more information about these opportunities, visit www.scsgators.org/employment. 3
Weekly Calendar: April 7-14 Saturday, April 7 Sunday, April 8 Monday, April 9 Tuesday, April 10 9:00 am Divine Mercy Novena (C) 10:00 am First Communion Williams & Kieffer (C) 12:00 pm Troop 230 (CAF) 1:00 pm First Communion Moran & Solari (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) SVdP FOOD COLLECTION 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 7:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 8:30 am Childcare (MC) 9:00 am Sunday Mass / KC Quarterly Communion (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 9:30 am PSR Prayer Service (B) 10:00 am Baptism (C) 10:00 am PSR (S) 10:00 am KC Quarterly Communion Reception (MC) 11:00 am Sunday Mass / Children s Church (C) 12:15 pm Baptisms (C) 1:15 pm Baptism (C) 3:00 pm Baptism (C) 5:00 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C) DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY SVdP FOOD COLLECTION 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am PreK4 Meet and Greet (B) 6:00 pm Radio Rosary (CR) 6:00 pm KC Planning Meeting (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 6:30 pm LTMTP (MC) 6:30 pm Pack 230 Leaders (CAF) 7:00 pm Troop 230 Parents (CAF) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am PreK4 Meet and Greet (B) 9:45 am LTMTP (MC) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) Wednesday, April 11 Thursday, April 12 Friday, April 13 Saturday, April 14 6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (MC) 9:00 am School Mass 1st-7th (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am Kindergarten Meet & Greet (B) 10:30 am Bible Study (MC) 2:30 pm K4J Club (MC) 2:30 pm Daisy Troop 40975 (MC) 5:15 pm Liturgy Committee (CR) 6:30 pm SCS Ladies Volleyball (G) 7:00 pm With Wednesday (YR) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 1:30 pm Seventh Grade Play (B) 6:00 pm LTMTP (MC) 6:00 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC) 7:00 pm Familia (YR) 7:00 pm Seventh Grade Play (B) 8:30 am Familia (MC) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 10:00 am Seventh Grade Play (B) 3:30 pm Jr. CYO (YR) Prayer for Vocations 9:00 am PSR First Communion Retreat (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 5:00 pm Usher Crawfish Dinner (CAF) Loving God, your Son, Jesus, has shown us that an open heart finds the way. Help me to find my way in this world. Keep my heart open to following Jesus way of serving others in love. Give me the courage to accept the guidance you offer me through my family, my friends, and my parish community. Through the Holy Spirit, you call me to a particular way of life. If it is the way of a priest, sister, brother or deacon, then help me to walk it in joyful service to your people. With you, my God, I know I can find my way. Amen. 4
Welcome to the Church! Pictured are those who were baptized, confirmed, and received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Mass. Congratulations and warmest welcome to Jamie Lee Centner, Samantha Ricciardo, Emily Burke, Kristin Callahan, Taylor Christensen, Lindsay Dawson, Brian Long, Bridgette Parker, Noah Parker, Rusty Schilling, and Jessica Lowe. Donated by: Richard Aguilar Mr. & Mrs. Marviani Ammari Bradley & Michele Barreca Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Bienert Humberto & Maria Bohorquez Mr. & Mrs. Alvin J. Bordelon, Jr. Brian & Rachel Boulmay Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burns Michael & Trisha Carlson John & Ruth Cetinich Mr. & Mrs. Roland Chaisson Mr. Lynn Compter Ms. Kathleen Dufforc Howard & Thais Duhon Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Fleming Patrick Gallwey Mrs. Elizabeth Gambel Mr. Thomas Gennusa II Jane Gisevius Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Golden Ms. Patricia Higginbotham Mr. & Mrs. Anand M. Irimpen Cynthia Kadinger Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Laiche Mr. & Mrs. Georges M. Legrand Mr. & Mrs. Elliot LeNormand Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Maheu Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Maurin Patrick O Neill Sidney & Susan Paisant Mr. & Mrs. John V. Quaglino Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Roig Steve & Cindy Roth Ms. Catherine R. Spansel Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Turner Mr. & Mrs. Milton Wessing Easter Flower Offerings Thank you to all for the Easter Flower donations! In Memory of: Del Agnew Alexander Family Mr. Alvin B. Andrieu, Jr. Ms. Helen Andry April Family Juan Arteaga Olivia Arteaga Lena Aupied Jennie Avegno Jackie Baiamonte Vincent Baiamonte Charles Barberito Mrs. Alida Barbier Blake Bassil Elizabeth & C.J. Baum Frances & Charles Beebe Sasako Beebe Mr. & Mrs. Albert Bertram Mrs. Sherré Biddle Annette Blanchard Collins Blanchard Sarah Blanchard Herbert Blouin Brasset & Manguno Family Joseph Breaux, Jr. Michael Breaux Babette C.C. Brierre Pamela Jeanie Brooks Mary Brougher Theophilus Brougher Joyce (Strait) Brown D.J. Burke, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jesse C. Carlin, Sr. Mr. John M. Carlin Marcelle Carter John & Dolores Casadaban Cassidy Family Mary Ruth & Erwin Caswell, Sr. Maude & Edward Caswell, Sr. Mike Caswell Anna Marie Catoir Joyce & Clyde Catoir Larry Cheralla Lee Cheralla Mrs. Irene Roy Chetta Mr. Nicholas Chetta Ashley Conroy Eddie J. Corass, Jr. The Couvillion Family Mrs. Olive Ansel Cox Mr. William Oliver Cox Mr. & Mrs. Frank E. Currie Camille Daigre Jimmy Daigre Shirley Dagro D Antoni & Robeau Families Catherine Deckelmann Joseph Deckelmann, Jr. John DeLuca Ruth DeLuca Simon DeLuca Earl W. Denginger, Sr. Marie & Charles J. Derbes, Jr. Robert Diaz DiGiovanni/Breaux Family John P. Dowling Louise L. Dowling Lucille Ducatel Marcel Ducatel Scott Ducatel Spencer Ducatel May Duet Adam Durand 5
Easter Flower Offerings (continued) Ruth Durand Marianne Fernandes Savio Fernandes Virgie Fitzpatrick Joseph L. Ford Mr. & Mrs. Fraychinaud Yvonne Fraychinaud Mr. John C. Fuchs, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Galino Ruffino Boozie Galino Mrs. Kenneth Garon & Holly Philip Garon Jack Gatti John Gatti, Jr. Glenn Gennaro Dorothy Genovese Joe Genovese Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gerdes Ora Chiasson Gilly Gingo, Cristofolini, Giani, Bacuzzi, and D Antoni Families Herman A. Gleason, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Victor J. Goldolf George Goveas Evelyn & Lawrence Gubler Gubler & Boh Families Mr. & Mrs. Albert Guidry Meghan Gumbelevicius Herman L. Hager Thomas A. Hager Virginia H. Hager Adele R. Hartmann Karen Lynn Hartmann Lawrence V. Hartmann, Sr. Louis Rex Hebert, Jr. Anne Grace Heine Hocke Family Marie E. Hummel John N. Hummel Alexander P. Imphang Cecilia H. Jenkins Joseph Family Michael James Joseph Albert Kadlec Michael S. Kaes, Sr. Rosilie Mowad Karam Bertha & Joseph Kelly Mildred Kenny Barbara Kieffer Brian King Bob and Margie Klemann Kopp/LeBouef Families Tony Krummel Nicholas Kutz Mr. & Mrs. E.T. Labiche Landry Family Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Landry Larousse & Nillen Families Patrick Lawson Josephine & Clarence Leche Norman LeGlue, Jr. August A. Lester Harold & Mildred Lindsay Irvin Lobell Mr. & Mrs. Reid Lobell Ed, Ruth & Ron Luman Frank Macera Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Maechling Anthony Maniscalco Marino Family David Marks Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Marks, Sr. Pete & Buddy Marks Gerson Mascarenhas Monique Massey Matthew M. Maunoir William Robertson McGraw John P. McNamara Mr. & Mrs. George Melancon Juliette & Constant Melancon Nelson Eddy Melancon Wanda & Cornel Melancon Charles N. Miller Celeste Wartelle Miller David B. Miller Frederick R. Miller Leonila Monge Montgomery Family Frances Murphy Mrs. Sheri Ellis Murray Mr. Bill E. Nagy Mr./Mrs. Frank C. Newbern Doa Nguyen Pauline Oddo Maureen O Malley Richard O Malley O Reilly Family Dorothy Pendergast Susan Perault John Perdichizzi The Philibert Family Frances Polizzi Antoinette Rabalais Raymond J. Radetich Rivolo Family Mrs. Rita Pizero Robert Mr. Anthony J. Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. E.J. Rodriguez Mrs. Josephine Cox Rodriguez Fr. Peter V. Rogers, O.M.I. Elaine Romagosa Ferdinand Romagosa Charles Roth Frances Roth Robert D.C. Roth Mr. & Mrs. Louis Roubion Joseph B. Roy, Jr. Joseph B. Roy, Sr. Mr. Raymond Roy Rosemary Roy Aurelia R. Schlattmann William J. Schlattmann Rudolph & Frederica Schulze Mr. & Mrs. George Schwarz Melrose Schwarz Raymond & Rosalie Senac Senac, Costa, Triay, & Reso Families D.J. Showalter Lucille Showalter The Siragusa Family Maurice J. Skiffington, Jr. Mrs. Moina Spindel Mrs. Margaret Stacey The Stacey Family Mr. & Mrs. Piercy Stakelum Mr. & Mrs. Paul Steen Alice T. Steib Barbara Steib Lloyd J. Steib Harold Steppe May and Ray Steppe Mr. & Mrs. Miles Stevens, Jr. Stone Family Cesla Swider John Swider Tambrallo Family Lucille Taylor Suzanne Thomas Roger & Helen Tianen Vinh Tran Henry R. Trapani James & Dorothy Triay Patricia Triay John Allen Varnado Darlene Varuso Anna & Frank Vasterling Odile Verret Ellis P. Vliet Huey Walker Thelma Walker Walter Family Adelaide Wartelle Agnes & Wilfred A. Webre, Sr. Wildred A. Webre, Jr. Elm D. Wood Rosalie W. Wood Joseph S. Yenni Lucille L. Yenni Mr. Roy Zeringue Mariam Zora Sal & Mary Zummo Terry Zummo In Honor of: Jane Blessey Kennedy Grey Cooper Henry Dagro Dale Marks Mrs. Charlotte Rempel In Memory of In Honor of: Comfort & Hein Families John Derrick Triduum Altar Servers 6 RCIA Team
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Archdiocesan News Pontifical Good Friday Collection: Thank You! Thank you for supporting the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. The $2,974 contributed at St. Catherine will help the Church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools, offer religious education, and preserve the sacred shrines. In contributing to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, one becomes an instrument of peace and joins Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. If you missed the collection, you still can contribute. Visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday. God s Special Children Mass, Spring Party: April 8 The next God s Special Children Mass, and the annual Spring Party, will take place on Sunday, April 8, starting with Mass at 2 pm at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie. The party is being hosted by the junior members of the St. Francis Xavier St. Vincent de Paul Society. Some seminarians from Notre Dame Seminary will be joining in the afternoon s activities. Contact Joy Zainey at 834-5865 if you have any questions or if your angel would like to participate. Course on Prayer and Spirituality: April 10 A course on prayer and spirituality will be offered on seven consecutive Tuesday evenings, 7-9 pm, starting on April 10, at the Northshore Catholic Center, 4465 East Hwy. 190 Service Road, Covington. Bonnie Chase and Archdiocesan Spirituality Center spiritual directors will lead participants in exploring different prayer styles and temperaments; the hows and whys of personal prayer; and various schools of Christian spirituality such as desert Fathers and Mothers, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Dominic, John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Ignatius of Loyola, and more. The cost is $50 (adjustments can be made). Register by visiting asc.arch-no.org or emailing archspirctr@arch-no.org. Young Adult Encounter Retreat: April 13-14 Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to take part in the upcoming ENCOUNTER retreat, Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. Guest speakers will include Timmy McCaffery, Adam Fuselier, Rita West, Sr. Benedicta Turner, and Fr. Jacob DuMont. For more information and to register, visit www.yamarchno.org. Morning of Reflection for Lay Liturgical Ministers: April 14 Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, readers, hospitality ministers, and music ministers and choir members are invited to attend a Morning of Reflection for Lay Liturgical Ministers, Saturday, April 14, 9 am-noon, at St. Rita Church, 7100 Jefferson Highway, Harahan. The day will feature Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction, a keynote address by Bishop Fernand Cheri, breakout sessions, and time for private prayer. Participants may register by contacting the Office of Worship at 861-6300, emailing worship@arch-no.org, or visiting nolacatholic.org/ morning-of-reflection-for-lay-liturgical-ministers. 2018 Monk Run: April 14 Monk Run, the annual one-mile / 5k trail run and walk, will take place on Saturday, April 14, at Saint Joseph Abbey in Covington. Handmade awards from the Abbey monks will be given in several categories and age groups. A post-race picnic for all participants will include jambalaya, burgers, and hot dogs. Beverages will be provided by race sponsor Abita Brewing Company. To register and for the schedule, visit www.saintjosephabbey.com. A Family That Prays Retreat: April 14-15 A powerful weekend designed to enrich marriages, faith, and family, will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15, at Saint Joseph Abbey in Covington. Spouses will grow closer in their sacrament, children will explore a deeper encounter with God, and families will be strengthened in their love for each other. Space is limited. To register or for more information go to FaithandMarriage.org or call Jason Angelette at 830-3716. The suggested donation for a family of three is $325; $75 for each additional child. Pope Francis April Prayer Intention The Holy Father s April prayer intention is as follows: For Those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. 8 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: The Archdiocese is truly blessed by the services of many holy and dedicated priests, especially our retired priests, who have served our Archdiocese so faithfully. We currently have over fifty retired priests, many of whom continue to serve in our archdiocese in many ways. The annual retirement collection on Good Shepherd Sunday, April 21-22, 2018, is used to support the medical and retirement expenses of these priests. Your participation in the collection is a way to say thank you to our retired Archdiocesan priests for their many years of service to us, the Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. I assure you that your support will benefit the priests for many years to come. Please join me daily in prayer for vocations to the priesthood that others may follow in their footsteps to give their lives to be good shepherds in leading the flock of Christ. With gratitude for your generosity and wishing you God s blessings in this Easter Season, I am Sincerely in Christ, Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond Archbishop of New Orleans Living Joy in the Arms of Jesus: April 17 We can make the decision to live joy in the everyday routine of our lives, as well as in the moments of crisis. Come let Jesus enfold you in His tender love and lead you in a life of abiding joy at a day of reflection presented by Agnes Bitature and Yvette Fouchi, Tuesday, April 17, 9 am-2:30 pm, at the Archdiocesan Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. The requested offering for the day of reflection, which includes Mass and lunch, is $35. Please call 887-1420 to register. Tricentennial Interfaith Prayer Service: April 17 All are welcome to join with New Orleans interfaith community to celebrate the city s Tricentennial with the Tricentennial Interfaith Prayer Service on Tuesday, April 17, 7 pm, at St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley. Archbishop Aymond will lead a gathering of clergy and religious leadership from the Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim communities with cultural representation from Louisiana s indigenous peoples for a service to give thanks to God for 300 years of history and to pray with hope for the future of New Orleans. For more information or to find out more about how to participate, call Fr. Emilie Buddy Noel, archdiocesan Ecumenical and Interfaith Officer, at 341-9522, or email frbuddy@olps.nocoxmail.com. International Divorce Ministry Expert: April 23 Rose Sweet, international speaker and author of the much used Surviving Divorce program, is coming to New Orleans to speak to all who are interested in learning best practices and vital insights into providing the support and healing necessary for those who have undergone or are undergoing the intense pain and destruction caused by divorce. The presentation will take place on Monday, April 23, 6:30 pm, in Schulte Hall at Notre Dame Seminary, 2901 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Admission is free and all are welcome, but those who are interested in attending are asked to contact the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 861-6243 or mfl@arch-no.org. Rachel s Vineyard Retreat: May 18-20 If you or someone you love is hurting from abortion, you are invited to consider attending a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat scheduled to take place Friday-Sunday, May 18-20, at Rosaryville Spirit Life Center, Ponchatoula. This faith-based, healing retreat is open to men and women of all faiths. To register or for more information, contact Pam Richard, 460-9360 or richj504@bellsouth.net, or Donna Scheuermann, 258-9183 or donnas@1791.com. Formed.org Parish Code: YJRRTG
Parish Contacts Parish Staff Rev. Ronald Calkins, Pastor rcalkins@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1501 Rev. Timothy Hedrick, Parochial Vicar thedrick@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1502 Deacon Mike Coney deaconmike@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1521 Deacon Paul Hauck deaconpaul@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1522 Deacon Don Richard, ext. 1523 deacondon@stcatherineparish.com Denise Allain, Financial Manager dallain@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1503 Michelle Alley, Director of Religious Education malley@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1506 Charmaine Barberito, Financial Assistant cbarb@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1515 Mary Bielski, Director of Youth Ministry mary.bielski@gmail.com, ext. 1510 Stephanie Dureau, Director of Music Ministry sdureau@bellsouth.net Mary Johnson, Receptionist / Bulletin Editor info@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1500 Kimberlie Kilroy, Principal kkilroy@scsgators.org, 831-1166 Joni Parent Maurer, Director of Evangelization joni@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1509 Kim Piraro, Rectory & Church Office Coordinator Ext. 1512 Miranda Powell, Office Assistant miranda@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1509 Debbie Romagosa, Administrative Assistant dromagosa@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1504 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 887-3063 maryms777@aol.com Altar Servers Kerry Dominique 481-7691 SJEPKC@gmail.com Baptisms Marion Eigenbrod 267-9505 baptism@stcatherineparish.com Bible Study Carol Rooney 460-0318 carolbrooney@aol.com Bereavement Ministry Becky Steppe 289-6636 rks45@cox.net Boy Scouts Bryan Roser 722-7372 bryanroser@cox.net Childcare / Nursery Madylin Schneller 258-1949 mschneller@scsgators.org Children s Liturgy Lucy Karam 318-542-5874 lkaram@iberiabank.com Confirmation (Teen) Michelle Alley 835-9343 malley@stcatherineparish.com Confirmation (Adult) Jennifer Collins 610-2728 jenniferbabincollins@gmail.com Joni Parent 494-3418 joni@stcatherineparish.com Cub Scouts Gerard Boineau 228-3632 gboineau@windsorcourthotel.com Yvette Lionnet 309-0471 ylionnet77@gmail.com CYO Mary Bielski 835-9343 Mary.bielski@gmail.com Eucharistic Ministers Norman Romagosa 301-7149 njromagosa@hotmail.com Fair Nicole Surcouf 273-9093 scsfair@gmail.com FAMILIA Lori Lundgren 723-5170 pslundgren@cox.net Family Life Paul & Lil Hauck 834-2728 phauck14@yahoo.com Feeding the Homeless Barbara Renaudin 833-1945 barbararenaudin@yahoo.com Fellowship Sunday Pat Higginbotham 835-8419 webhigg@cox.net Finance Council Don Wheat 621-6731 dwheatcpa@gmail.com Girl Scouts Helen Fish 220-4744 helenfish@cox.net Home Bound Visitation Beth Gambel 427-5669 bethgambel@aol.com Knights of Columbus David Lynch 250-1185 davidlynchkc@cox.net K4J VBS Tram Jacobs 400-8726 vujacobs@cox.net Lectors Randi Robarts 905-6343 randirobarts@yahoo.com Legion of Mary Ken Krey 289-2465 kkrey345@cox.net Liturgy Committee Patricia Fitzpatrick 430-1136 pfitzpatrickrd@att.net Lord, Teach Me To Pray Karen Babbitt 837-1049 karenrbabbitt@gmail.com Marriage Preparation Anand & Maya Irimpen 834-9269 airimpe@tulane.edu Meals on Wheels Mary Sue Battle 483-0955 marysuebattle@gmail.com Men of St. Joseph Harry Hardin 756-0822 harry.hardin@hancockwhitney.com Don Engler 908-2392 englerdon@hotmail.com Men s Club Rett Pourciau 914-3319 rettpourciau@gmail.com Music Ministry Stephanie Dureau 835-9343 sdureau@bellsouth.net Parish School of Religion Michelle Alley 835-9343 malley@stcatherineparish.com Pastoral Council Les Nettleton 831-4890 lesn@bellsouth.net Prayer Line Carl Hellmers Yvonne Hellmers 833-1197 chellmers@yahoo.com Radio Rosary Mickey LaCombe 432-8275 mllacombe@cox.net RCIA Kurt Garcia 957-7100 kurtgarciarcia@gmail.com Respect Life Committee Stephanie Hellmers 495-6964 Hellm3@aol.com Rosary Altar Society Donna Hummel 451-7456 donna.hummel@cox.net School Kimberlie Kilroy 831-1166 kkilroy@scsgators.org School Co-op Charlene Sutherlin 985-789-9134 Jennifer Duran 646-358-7706 charlenel@weisersecurity.com jennduran93@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel 267-9507 svdp@stcatherineparish.com Ushers Georges Legrand 583-9425 glegrand@mblb.com Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry 442-7013 leslie@baudrytherapy.com Rich Baudry 931-0271 rich@baudrytherapy.com Wedding Coordinator Jeanie Favret 583-3438 favretc0@aol.com Women s Club Stephanie Hellmers 495-6964 Hellm3@aol.com Youthful Elders Brenda Smith 838-6834 nanniebcs@gmail.com Young Catholic Professionals Alan Elmer 259-0204 alanelmer1@gmail.com 9