St. Catherine of siena catholic church June 24, 2018 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love! Established in 1921 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005 www.stcatherineparish.com www.facebook.com/scsmetairie Office Hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 am 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am 2 pm (Summer Hours) Parish Phone: 504-835-9343 Parish Fax: 504-835-1525 Parish Emergency Line: 504-833-8507 St. Vincent de Paul Assistance: 504-267-9507 Mass Schedule Monday Friday 9:00 am Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 9:00 am *(Childcare Available) 11:00 am *(Childcare Available) 5:30 pm * Childcare/Nursery is located in the Melancon Center. Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday 9:30 10:00 am Wednesday 9:30 10:00 am Friday 9:30 10:00 am Saturday 3:00 3:50 pm Or By Appointment Devotions Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Tuesdays 9:30am in Church) Rosary (Monday Friday 8:15 am in Church) Rosary (Monday 6 pm in Church) St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 400 Codifer Blvd. Metairie, LA 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, June 23 4:00 pm Mary Elizabeth Britsch Fr. Ronnie Calkins Toni Causin Adam Dicks Lillian Foret Alice Garcia Mrs. George A. Gattas, Sr. Dr. Tom Giles Samuel Grimes Edgar Jatho Leland and Barbara Kenny Michael Kittok Cathy Lemoine John Luke Rafael Mendez Donna Quick Harold Steppe Mary Elizabeth Tahir Joan Tracey Khanh Tran Sunday, June 24 7:00 am Parish Family 9:00 am Frank D Antoni, Sr. 11:00 am Camille Daigre Yvonne Cassisa Fraychinaud Raymond Gambel Alice Garcia Dr. Tom Giles Leland and Barbara Kenny Tony Krummel Warren and Barbara Landry Ashlie R. Moses Joan Nimmo Warren M. Normand, Jr. Warren M. Normand, Sr. Randy Perrone Mary Elizabeth Tahir Joan Tracey Tu Tran 5:30 pm Emmaline Grace Einbinder Monday, June 25 9:00 am Malzie Sallard Tuesday, June 26 9:00 am Herbert Simpson Wednesday, June 27 9:00 am The Paulsen Family Thursday, June 28 9:00 am Theresa R. Lais Friday, June 29 9:00 am Steven J. Bonnet The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Today s Readings First Reading: I will make you a light to the nations (Isaiah 49). Psalm: I praise you for I am wonderfully made (Psalm 139). Second Reading: John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance (Acts 13). Gospel: John is his name (Luke 1). Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40; Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8, 9; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:15-17 Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Monday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Scripture Reflection The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time St. Cyril of Alexandria St. Irenaeus Ss. Peter and Paul The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church; Blessed Virgin Mary Since June 24 falls on a Sunday this year, the Church has the opportunity for a more intense celebration of the birth of John the Baptist, who is often described as the last of the Old Testament prophets and the bridge between Judaism and Christianity. More commonly, John is known as the precursor of our Lord Jesus Christ. All the Gospels report John s basic message: Repent, the kingdom is near at hand. One greater than I is coming. Though he was a wandering preacher who dressed in camel skins and ate grasshoppers, John s legacy is one of true royalty. His origins are similar to those foretold by God through the prophet Isaiah: You are my servant, he said to me, Israel through whom I show my glory (Isaiah 49:3). John s humility I am not he was surpassed only by that of his Lord Jesus, the humble servant who followed. 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! 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. Memorials The Sanctuary Candles will burn In Memory of Herbert A. Blouin & Michael S. Breaux, Jr. and In Memory of Mildred Kenny The Chapel of the Holy Innocents Candles will burn In Memory of Ann Hebert The Divine Mercy Candles will burn for the Special Intentions of Fr. Tim Hedrick The Our Lady of Fatima Candles will burn In Memory of May and Ray Steppe Contact Frances Skiffington at 834-1709 or fskiffin@gmail.com for dedications. 2
Parish News New Parishioners: Welcome! Please extend a warm welcome to St. Catherine of Siena s newest parishioners. We look forward to their involvement in parish life! August, III, Christina, Augie, Jackson, and Bennett Calderaro Peter, Mary Belle, and Mary Catherine Connick Matthew, Sally, and Daisy Eaton Johnny, Caroline, and Jeffrey Graham Larry and Kimmi Jo LeBon Summer Marshall and Persephone Joseph Richard Second Collection for Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers: Thank You! Thank you for supporting the work of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, who share the Good News and God s love by modeling the compassion of Jesus Christ to those most in need. SCS Summer Camp Session II: June 25-July 6 Limited space is available for Session II of SCS Summer Camp. Please contact summer camp director Matt Orillion (camp@stcatherineparish.com) to inquire about availability. Parish Office Summer Hours: June 29 The parish office will close at 2 pm on Friday, June 29, and every Friday during July. SVdP Monthly Food Collection: June 30-July 1 Please bring nonperishable food items to church next weekend, June 30 and July 1, 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. Fellowship Sunday: July 1 Fellowship Sunday will be next Sunday, July 1, in the Melancon Center after the 9 am Mass. This is an opportunity to visit with new and long-time parishioners, and to enjoy coffee and doughnuts. Adoration Chapel Holiday Hours: July 3-9 The Adoration Chapel will close for the 4th of July holiday on Tuesday, July3, at 9 am, and will reopen on Monday, July 9, at 10 am. The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed in the Tabernacle for those who wish to adore privately during this time, and can access the chapel via the keypad. We are blessed to have 24-hour adoration in our parish, but many committed volunteers are required. Please prayerfully consider taking an hour, or sharing an hour. Thank you! Father s Day Gifts Still Available St. Catherine fathers, please take a Father s Day gift from one of the baskets in the narthex of the church if you did not receive your gift after Mass last Saturday or Sunday. June 16-17, 2018 General Collection $18,192.45 Weekly Electronic Giving $6,699.50 Poor Box $653.80 Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers $6,772.00 Total Collection $32,317.75 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. Letter from Fr. Tim Dear Parishioners, In March, Michelle Alley, our Director of Religious Education, expressed to Fr. Ronnie her desire to return to working in a school and that she would be leaving her position at SCS. Aside from being a very effective DRE for our parish over the last three years, Michelle is also a woman of deep faith. I am grateful for everything that Michelle has done to develop our faith formation program at SCS and bring it to the next level. Michelle has truly been a blessing to St. Catherine. We are going to miss Michelle after she moves on to her new ministry. While she will remain an active parishioner, her last day of working in the parish office will be July 31. I am happy to announce that a new Director of Religious Education has been hired. After carefully reviewing all of the applicants, the search committee recommended hiring Ms. Paula Atchley as our next DRE. Paula is no stranger to SCS. Her children attended St. Catherine of Siena School, and she will be moving back into the parish. Paula comes to SCS with experience both as a catechist and confirmation leader. She previously served as a DRE at St. Martha Parish for 7 years, and she is currently completing her Master s Degree in Religious Education from Loyola University. Paula begins working at SCS on Monday, June 25. She will work alongside Michelle Alley for the month of July. For more information about Paula, please see her introductory letter in the bulletin. I would like to thank the search committee: Pam Truxillo (chair), Mary Bielski, Jennifer Collins, Jimmy Gatti, Kimberlie Kilroy, Keri Murphy, and Miranda Powell. Thank you for your time and commitment to the faith formation in our parish. Please join me in praying for Michelle as she transitions to her new ministry and for Paula as she begins serving our parish. On a personal note, thank you for your prayers while I am away in my last summer of canon law studies in Washington D.C. I will be in town next weekend between class sessions. I will be celebrating the Masses on June 30 and July 1 and look forward to seeing all of you. Sincerely in the Lord, Fr. Tim Paula Atchley Introduction Greetings! I am excited to join St. Catherine of Siena Church Parish as the Director of Religious Education! I am proud to share that 2018 is the year of my 20 th anniversary of converting to Catholicism. As a convert, I truly believe religious education is the foundation for spiritual development and practices in our daily lives. Prior to joining St. Catherine, I worked at Loyola University in the Admissions Department and St. Martha Parish as the Director of Religious Education. I have two grown children, Courtney Atchley Blitch and Zachary Atchley, who I am happy to say, both attended St. Catherine and went on to graduate from Mount Carmel and Country Day. At this time, I am working towards a Master s Degree in Religious Education at the Loyola Institute of Ministry. In my spare time, I continue to study the Catholic faith, volunteer as a catechist and coordinator for sacramental programs, and arrange food and clothing collections for the homeless and needy. I humbly ask for your prayers, and please know I will pray daily for our church community. Cheerfully in Christ, Paula In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the souls of David Bujol and Salvatore Caruso, Jr. Eternal rest grant unto David and unto Salvatore, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. 3
Weekly Calendar: June 23-30 Saturday, June 23 Sunday, June 24 Monday, June 25 Tuesday, June 26 3:00 pm Baptism (C) 7:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 8:30 am Childcare (MC) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass / Milestone Anniversary (C) 9:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 1:00 pm RAS Board (CR) 10:30 am Coffee With Fr. John Riccardo (MC) 5:00 pm Milestone Anniversary Reception (B) 11:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 12:15 pm Baptisms (C) 5:00 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C) 6:30 pm Troop 230 Meeting (CAF) 6:00 pm Rosary for Fr. Ronnie (C) 6:00 pm Summer Cabbage Ball 6:00 pm Women s CYO Bible Study (YR) 6:00 pm Men s CYO Bible Study (MC) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 7:00 pm Bible Study (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 Wednesday, June 27 Thursday, June 28 Friday, June 29 Saturday, June 30 6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (MC) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:45 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 6:00 pm Wedding (C) 10:30 am Bible Study (MC) 6:00 pm Summer Cabbage Ball 6:00 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC) 6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal (C) SUMMER HOURS PARISH OFFICE CLOSES 2 PM 4
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Fr. Ronnie s Last School Mass Parish News 2018 2019 Confirmation Registration 6 Registration forms for the 2018-2019 Confirmation class can be found in the narthex of the church and on the parish website. The St. Catherine of Siena Confirmation program is for parishioners who are juniors or seniors in high school. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Alley, Director of Religious Education, at malley@stcatherineparish.com. Parish School of Religion 2018-2019 Registration forms for our Parish School of Religion (PSR) can be found on the parish website and in the narthex of the church. The Parish School of Religion is for students in grades Kindergarten through 10 th grade who do not attend Catholic School. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Alley, Director of Religious Education, at malley@stcatherineparish.com. 6th Grade PSR Teacher Needed The Parish School of Religion (PSR) is looking for a volunteer teacher for the 6th grade class for the 2018-2019 school year. The Parish School of Religion meets on Sunday mornings from 10-11 am, and babysitting is available for teachers children. For more information, contact Michelle Alley at the parish office at 835-9343 or malley@stcatherineparish.com. Save the Date for Alpha! September 5 Alpha is coming to SCS, on Wednesday evenings beginning September 5! For information about Alpha, contact Joni Parent Maurer, joni@stcatherineparish.com. Two Easy Ways to Support Our School! Collecting Box Tops for Education and Community Coffee Proofs of Purchase is an easy way to support St. Catherine of Siena School. Each Box Top and CC Proof of Purchase is worth 10 cents. Look for the Box Top labels on your household and food items and Community Coffee Proofs of Purchase on all Community Coffee products. Simply cut out the labels and proofs of purchase and drop them in the bin in the narthex of the church. Thank you very much for your efforts! SCS Exploring Prison Ministry Possibilities If perhaps the Spirit has piqued your curiosity about this far, desperate periphery of our comfortable, safe world, you are invited to join several parishioners in exploring the path of mercy to those who are imprisoned. Thus far the vision includes visits to, prayer for, and support of the imprisoned, as well as education of the SCS community regarding incarceration. If you are interested in being part of this effort, along with Fr. Tim and Archdiocesan prison apostolate coordinator John Messenheimer, please contact Mark Truxillo at 510-4563 or M.Mark.Truxillo@gmail.com. I was in prison and you came to visit me. Mt. 25:36 Please Help Keep Us Up to Date Have you moved lately? Changed telephone numbers or discontinued your land line in favor of cell phones only? Please call the parish office, 835-9343, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, and provide your current information. We want to be sure that communications from St. Catherine of Siena continue to reach you.
Two-Minute Testimony: Jamie Centner Many of the funerals/services I attended after the shootings were held in Catholic churches. While I had been to Catholic services before, they had never felt like home to me. Something changed after the shootings; I couldn t understand the Mass, but I felt comforted by it. I followed along as best I could and tried to learn the rituals from afar. I never wanted anyone who belonged to notice that I was fumbling through. Just being there was all I could do at the time. When I met my now husband at 16 years old, I was thrilled to learn that he was Catholic. For 18 years, when we would attend Mass it would ease my anxiety to have him by my side. I d think, maybe he knew enough to cover for the both of us. Growing up, my family never really attended church. Perhaps an occasional Easter service here or there, but we certainly never belonged anywhere. My parents would talk to us about being a Christian and I knew that I believed in Jesus. However, beyond the annual viewing of Jesus Christ Superstar, I was never introduced to Christian doctrines, though the desire was always there. As I became a teenager, I couldn t ignore my curiosity any longer. I felt God calling, but I didn t understand Him and I needed guidance. After talking with a few friends, I discovered a local youth group that was extremely welcoming and jumped right in. Leading into my Freshman year of high school, I signed up for a mission trip with the youth group. I wanted a summer away from secular life and it was exactly what I needed to hear the voice that had been calling me. My faith was stronger than ever and I felt like I had found what I had always been looking for. I confidently had all my children baptized Catholic and, in my heart, I always felt like I was Catholic, too. There was just one problem I had never even been baptized. Even after feeling called to the Church, I spent the better part of two decades just trying to blend in. I felt a great sadness in not being able to fully partake in the service, which meant that we rarely went. This embarrassment and sadness kept me from pursuing RCIA, though I often inquired. I would only share my secret with select friends and while most would listen with a nonjudgmental ear, only one really offered encouragement to enroll in RCIA to make a change. This year, I finally listened to my dear friend and made time to participate in the RCIA program. What I thought would be something that was difficult to fit into my busy week actually became my top priority; I rarely missed. My peers were supportive and encouraging, and all of those fears I had of being judged or embarrassed, melted away. It doesn t matter that I sat in the back pews for all those years, what mattered was that I had taken the steps to move forward NOW. Fast forward almost a year from that trip and my life was about to change forever. I was hiding between two rows of chairs in the school auditorium unable to comprehend what was happening around me. The teachers were telling me to run, but I couldn t move. I was too scared. You see, I was a student at Columbine High School in 1999. The janitor found a way for us to escape by using himself has a human shield, but I wasn t about to take that chance. My mind was frozen from all that I had already experienced and I couldn t process anymore. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, a man appeared to me. He simply said, It s going to be ok or you re going to be ok ; I can t quite remember anymore. But the simple sentiment gave me a sudden calm and I, along with my friend, got up and ran out. No questions asked. Ever since, I have wondered if the man I remember in my mind as a man who wore a white suit, with white hair and white beard was truly an angel, or just acting as one to me that day. I often re-read my police report just to confirm that I m not making this part up; it was seemingly so ordinary at the time. I wish so badly that I had this detail engraved in my head the way that other memories from that day are. I know that I ll never find a concrete answer, but I do feel comforted in my belief that that man was an angel. My family is excited for me and I even accepted my First Communion alongside my 8-year-old son. It is an experience I will never forget. My husband supported me as my sponsor and that wonderful friend who initially encouraged me, Nicole, is now my Godmother. Finally, I have that feeling of belonging that I have been looking for since I was a child. I LOVE accepting Communion each week and my boys insist on sitting as close to the front row as they can get. I would implore anyone who has ever considered RCIA to give it a try. I am so thrilled that I did and now I can live more fully in God s presence every day. If you would like to share your testimony, please contact Joni Parent Maurer in the parish office. 7
Archdiocesan News Welcoming the God Within Day of Prayer: June 26 A day of prayer for women will be offered on Tuesday, June 26, 9 am- 2:30 pm, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. In the midst of our noisy and fractured world, we gather to welcome, in silence, the God Who lives within and among us. The day will include presentations on Centering prayer and guidelines on the practice of it, as well as quiet time to allow God to speak to our hearts. The psalmist reminds us to Be still and know that I am God. Sr. Rochelle Perrier, a Marianite of Holy Cross, is the newest member Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center ministry team. She is a spiritual director and has served as an educator, parish minister, member of the Marianite leadership team, and hospital chaplain. The cost for the day is $35. Call Susan Halligan at 267-9604 for information or to register. Abbey Art Works Workshops: June 27, June 29 Leonardo s Legacy: Painting, Science & the Life of the Soul, will be offered on six consecutive Wednesdays, June 27-August 1, 1-4 pm, at Abbey Art Works, on the beautiful grounds of Saint Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, La. Alan Flattmann will present a weekend workshop, Landscape & Cityscape Painting Class, Friday- Sunday, June 29-July 1, also at Abbey Art Works. Lodging and meals are available in the Christian Life Center for $225 per person. For more information about either of these events, contact Abbey Art Works at 985-789-6889 or www.abbeyartworks.com. Jazzin on the River Family Celebration: June 30 An evening of dancing and family entertainment, with dinner and drinks, is scheduled for Saturday, June 30, 6:30-9 pm, aboard the Steamboat Natchez. Jazzin on the River A Celebration of Family, this year s fundraising Gala for the Archdiocesan Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, also will include a raffle of $100 gift cards to 10 of the area s most notable eateries. Gala tickets are $50 for adults, and $25 for young adults (20 and under) and children. Raffle tickets are $20 each. For more information, or to purchase Gala and/or raffle tickets, contact the St. Vincent de Paul central office, 940-5031. Weekend for Hurting Marriages: July 6-8 The conflicting demands and time pressures of contemporary life can result in married couples taking their relationship for granted and then finding that serious difficulties have developed. When infidelity, alcohol abuse, or drug dependency is involved, the situation can seem hopeless. Retrouvaille is helping couples put the pieces back together and rebuild loving relationships. The program consists of a weekend experience and a series of six follow-up sessions. The next Retrouvaille weekend will take place Wednesday-Friday, July 6-8 at the William Kelly Retreat Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Post-weekend sessions will be held for six consecutive weeks at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Pastoral Center in Covington, Louisiana. For information and/or registration call Cathy Francis at the Family Life office, 861-6243. Go online to www.retrouvaille.org to register and for more information. Come and See the Beauty of Carmel: July 14 Single women ages 16-35 who are interested in learning about religious life are invited to Come and See the Beauty of Carmel, Saturday, July 14, 10:30 am-2:30 pm, at the Carmelite Monastery, 73530 River Road, Covington. The day begins with 10:30 am Mass celebrated by Fr. Gregory Ross, OCD, and includes lunch, vocation talks by Fr. Gregory and Carmelite Sisters, question and answer, prayer, and a visit to the gift shop. There is no cost for the day, but please email Sr. Grace at pelzecocd@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Men s Emmaus Retreat: July 20-22 Men put aside the hustle and bustle of daily life and attend a retreat based on Lk. 24:13-35, The Appearance on the Road to Emmaus, at Rosaryville Spirit Life Center in Ponchatoula. The weekend begins at 5 pm on Friday, July 20, and concludes after 5:30 pm Mass on Sunday, July 20. Round trip transportation is provided from St. Dominic Church in Lakeview. For more information contact Norm Madere, 481-0411, David Drude, 985-974-0657, or Rick Valadie, 655-8932. 8 Archbishop Aymond Releases Statement on Immigration In the last 6 weeks, nearly 2,000 children have been separated from their parents at the Texas border. Separating children from their parents often leads to long-term emotional scarring. Particularly for these families who are already in a state of anxiety and fear, the impact on both the children and the parents, will no doubt be long-lasting. As a people of faith, we must speak out for these children. The teaching of the Catholic Church is that if a person is experiencing injustice, persecution, or danger, they have a human right to find a place of security in which to begin a new life. We believe in the dignity of the human person and the preservation of the family. Nations are encouraged to create laws that will allow legal immigration in a just way. As a church we have never suggested, Open our borders all are welcome, yet countries must regulate their borders with justice and mercy. We believe immigration should be guided by laws that show charity while providing safety and security. Our current immigration laws are not guided by these principles and are not fair or just. Let us recall the principle in Jewish law and the teaching of Jesus, Do to others what you would have them do to you (Luke 6:31). We are called to pray for those unjustly treated and to be a voice for them. I invite all people of good will to join me in prayer for our sisters and brothers and to act on their behalf by contacting our government officials and urging them to stop these dehumanizing practices and make a sincere effort towards comprehensive immigration. Diocesan-Wide Supper & Substance: July 28 Attention, all married couples! You are invited to a fun and faith-filled date night celebrating and enriching marriages at the 11th annual diocesan-wide Supper & Substance, Saturday, July 28, 7-9:30 pm, at Mid- City Lanes Rock'n' Bowl, 3016 South Carrollton Avenue. Call Jason Angelette at 830-3716 or visit www.faithandmarriage.org. CCANO Volunteer Information Session: August 28 The next Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) volunteer information session is scheduled for Tuesday, August 28, 4 pm, at the CCANO offices, 1000 Howard Avenue (2nd floor), New Orleans. CCANO seeks volunteers to help with a range of services designed to assist families, new citizens, children, seniors, refugees, and many others within the local community, as well as to assist with CCANO administrative work. For more information, visit ccano.org or contact Emily Stieber at estieber@ccano.org or 310-6960. Stay Informed with NOLACatholic enews If the prospect of having the latest in local, national, and global Catholic content delivered directly to your inbox each Wednesday appeals to you, then you may want to consider availing yourself of the Archdiocese of New Orleans newest initiative NOLACatholic enews. Sign up to start receiving weekly Catholic news beginning in July 2018 at nolacatholic.org/joinour-email-list. Catholic Community Radio 690 AM Catholic Community Radio is now heard at full power in the New Orleans area as well as throughout the Gulf Coast region. Tune in to 690 AM on the radio dial or, for online programming, visit catholiccommunityradio.org. Catholic Community Radio 690 AM is an EWTN affiliate, which means that 690 AM listeners can hear both local programming and EWTN programming. Resources for Those Struggling with Pornography The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops Family Life Committee has compiled resources for those affected by pornography. Visit www.stcatherineparish.com/pornographyhelp for information about some of the lesser-known dynamics and recent developments. Formed.org Parish Code: YJRRTG June 18, 2018
Parish Contacts Parish Staff Rev. Timothy Hedrick, Pastor thedrick@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1501 Deacon Mike Coney deaconmike@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1521 Deacon Paul Hauck deaconpaul@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 1522 Deacon Don Richard, ext. 1523 deacondon@stcatherineparish.com Deacon Andrew Gutierrez agutierrez@nds.edu, ext. 1502 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 Raymond Nash, Custodian 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@outlook.com 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 583-0955 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 James Carter 231-1970 aabwholesale@yahoo.com Jeff Lionnet 908-3089 jlionnet1@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 Prison Ministry Mark Truxillo 510-4563 m.mark.truxillo@gmail.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 Jeni Tauzier 940-7633 jtauzier@yahoo.com Devon Cannata 621-6194 dnmarque@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel 267-9507 svdp@stcatherineparish.com Ushers Georges Legrand 583-9425 glegrand@mblb.com Violence Prevention Christi Sumich 909-2394 cksumich@yahoo.com Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry Rich Baudry 442-7013 931-0271 leslie@baudrytherapy.com 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