St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church 105 Bonnabel Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 www.scschurch.com Pastor: Fr. Tim Hedrick Parochial Vicar: Fr. Garrett O’Brien 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 Mass Schedule Monday — Friday 9:00 am Wednesday 6:00 pm 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 8:30 am Wednesday 8:30 am and 5:30 pm Friday 8:30 am Saturday 3:00 pm Or By Appointment Devotions Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Tues 9:30 am in Church) Rosary (Mon — Fri 8:15 am in Church) Rosary (Mon 6 pm in Church) St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 400 Codifer Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 www.scsgators.org Principal: Mrs. Kimberlie Kilroy School Phone: 504-831-1166 School Fax: 504-833-8982 Hearing assistance devices are available in Church. Please see an usher if you need one. St. Catherine of siena catholic church November 11, 2018 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time “Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love!” Established in 1921
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St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
105 Bonnabel Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005
www.scschurch.com
Pastor: Fr. Tim Hedrick Parochial Vicar: Fr. Garrett O’Brien
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
Mass Schedule
Monday — Friday 9:00 am Wednesday 6:00 pm 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 8:30 am Wednesday 8:30 am and 5:30 pm Friday 8:30 am Saturday 3:00 pm Or By Appointment
Devotions
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Tues 9:30 am in Church) Rosary (Mon — Fri 8:15 am in Church)
Rosary (Mon 6 pm in Church)
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
400 Codifer Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 www.scsgators.org
Principal: Mrs. Kimberlie Kilroy
School Phone: 504-831-1166 School Fax: 504-833-8982
Hearing assistance devices are available in Church. Please see an usher if you need one.
St. Catherine of siena catholic church November 11, 2018
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love!”
Established in 1921
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Mass Intentions
Saturday, November 10 4:00 pm Lloyd Breaux † Cassandra Cormick Wayne Delahoussaye † Adam Dicks † Dr. Tom Giles † Phil Guidry † Mr. Warren Hein † Pierre M. Lanaux † Ashlie Randazza Moses † Donna Quick † Dorothy Reynaud Dolores Rose † Gary Spiess, Sr. † Jerry Joseph Tircuit † Sherri Ann Tircuit † Sunday, November 11 7:00 am Parish Family 9:00 am Randy Perrone † 11:00 am Agnes Borne † Bruce Boudreaux † Fr. Ronnie Calkins Cassandra Cormick Wayne Delahoussaye † Dr. Tom Giles † Pierre M. Lanaux † Paul Legrand, Sr. † Patricia Keiffer McAuliffe † Ashlie Randazza Moses † Shirley Papillion † Susan G. Perault † Dorothy Reynaud Gary Spiess, Sr. † Robert A. Steudlein † 5:30 pm Arnold Valerio † Monday, November 12 9:00 am Patricia Keiffer McAuliffe † Tuesday, November 13 9:00 am Norman LeGlue, Jr. † Wednesday, November 14 9:00 am Dr. Tom Giles † 6:00 pm Virgie Fitzpatrick † Thursday, November 15 9:00 am Fr. Ronnie Calkins Friday, November 16 9:00 am Agnes Borne †
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Readings First Reading: The widow of Zarephath had only a handful of flour and a little oil, but made a little cake for Elijah (1 Kings 17). Psalm: Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146). Second Reading: Christ will appear a second time to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him (Hebrews 9). Gospel: This poor widow put in more than all the other contributors (Mark 12). Readings for the Week Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Josaphat Tuesday: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Thursday: St. Albert the Great Friday: St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude Saturday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Scripture Reflection The core vocation in the Gospel of Mark is the vocation, or call, to discipleship. Today’s Gospel passage provides us with one last example of what the vocation to discipleship means, and one example of what it doesn’t mean. A destitute widow shows us that discipleship means following Jesus’ way of service, even if it requires giving one’s livelihood (or life). The scribes show us by their bad example that discipleship should entail a vocation to extend God’s care to those who are most in need. In our reading from the book of Kings another widow and her son are close to death. They too give what little they have, but they are rewarded by Elijah with food enough for a year. And the reading from the Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus sacrificed his life “to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him” (Hebrews 9:28). 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 hu-man 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! Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heav-enly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Memorials
The Sanctuary Candles are In Memory of Felix and Louise Fernandez
The Divine Mercy Candles are In Memory of Veterans of All Wars
The Our Lady of Fatima Candles are In Memory of Maurice J. Skiffington, Jr.
Contact Frances Skiffington at 834-1709 or [email protected] for dedications.
Prayer & Worship
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.
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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!
• Frances Borrello • Sanjay, Diana, and William Raman Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following children who were baptized recently at St. Catherine:
• Juliana Kimberly Genovese, child of Derek and Karen Genovese
• Maely Jo Zimmerman, child of Russell and Brooke Zimmerman Youth are Invited to Wacky MORP: November 10 St. Catherine CYO is teaming up with other diocesan youth groups to host a Wacky MORP—a backwards PROM night, Saturday, November 10, 7-10 pm, at St. Dominic School, 6326 Memphis Street, New Orle-ans. Youth in grades 8-12 are invited to attend wearing their strangest attire—clothing from your closet, or from a resale store; with a compe-tition to see which youth group turns out in greatest numbers. The cost is $10. Be unique, be creative, and come to party! KC Jambalaya Dinner Pickup: November 11 Our Knights of Columbus Council is hosting its annual Fall Jambalaya sale on Sunday, November 11, from 10 am-12:30 pm. Takeout boxes include delicious sausage jambalaya, “KC salad,” and dessert cook-ies. Boxes will be $9 each. Those who purchased presale tickets are asked to present them by 12:15 pm. Walk-ups will be available as long as supplies last. Knights of Columbus Council #12686 serves our parish and community in many ways and is seeking to add even more pro-grams in the coming year. Be on the lookout for the Knights in action! Men who are interested in more information about the Knights are welcome to contact David Lynch, 250-1185 or [email protected]. Vocation Cross Sign-ups this Weekend
St. Catherine vocations committee members will be in the narthex to take sign-up information for the vocation cross ministry. On the second Sunday of each month at all Masses, a vocation cross is given to a fami-ly or individual who makes a commitment to pray for vocations for a month. Those making this commitment agree to attend the Mass for which they signed up to accept the cross after the homily (a booklet with suggested prayers is provided), and to return the vocation cross and booklet to the church office on the Wednesday before the second Sunday of the following month. A reminder email is sent the week before one’s selected date. If you have questions or want to sign up and miss this weekend’s op-portunity to do so, contact Rich and Leslie Baudry at 442-7013 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
Christmas Raffle Ticket Sale: November 10-11 Rosary Altar Society Raffle tickets will be available for purchase be-fore and after the November 10 and 11 Masses. See page five of this bulletin for a list of the prizes. All proceeds will go toward purchasing new sets of green and white vestments for our priests and deacons. Tickets are $2. Twelve lucky winners will be announced on Sunday, December 2. See a member of the Altar Society or call the parish of-fice, 835-9343, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, to buy tickets. Sign Up to Light Parish Advent Wreath: November 10-11 The Liturgy Committee is asking families to sign up to light the Parish Advent Wreath and bring up the gifts at the Masses during the holy season of Advent. You will have the opportunity to sign up during the November 10-11 weekend, at the table in the narthex of the church. Radio Rosary: November 12 Join in the recitation of the rosary on Monday, November 12, starting at 6 pm in the parish office Conference Room. For more information contact Mickey Lacombe at [email protected]. SCSWC Meeting and Speaker: November 13 All women of the parish are invited to the Women’s Club meeting on Tuesday, November 13, in the Melancon Center. Social will begin at 6:30 pm with the meeting following promptly at 7 pm. The speaker will be Sister Julie Glaeser, O.S.C. from the Poor Clares Monastery. Sr. Julie will talk about the history of the order and their work in the New Orleans area. New members welcome; dues are $15 for the year. Come enjoy the evening with some great ladies and learn about ways you can get involved in our parish! CCHD Second Collection: November 17-18 The second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Develop-ment—the anti-poverty collection of the U.S. bishops—is November 17-18. Last year our archdiocese received back over $300,000 in commu-nity development grants. In addition, nearly $5,000 was allocated in local grants, since 25% of the collection is directed toward local anti-poverty projects. Beneficiaries from 2018 included St. Alphonsus Par-ish, St. Martha Parish, St. Mary Academy, Fourth World Movement at St. Augustine Parish, Bread or Stones (Louisiana Interfaith Church Alli-ance), Catholic Climate Covenant, Congregation of St. Joseph, and the Jesuit Social Research Institute. SCS Mugs and Plaques for Sale: November 17-18 St. Catherine of Siena mugs and colorful plaques with a rendering of the front façade of the church will be available for purchase after the Masses on Saturday, November 17, and Sunday, November 18. The mugs sell for $10 and are white with “St. Catherine of Siena Church” and the “Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love” logo in blue and gold. Plaques sell for $33; each is unique. The mugs and plaques make per-fect Christmas gifts for family members who are hard to buy for. All proceeds go to the St. Joseph Altar. Thank you for your support. Ozanam Inn Service Opportunity: November 18 The Knights of Columbus invite all interested parishioners to join them in serving an afternoon meal at Ozanam Inn, 843 Camp Street, New Orleans, on Sunday, November 18. For more information, please call Ken Krey at 289-2465. Thanksgiving Morning Mass: November 22 Mass will be offered on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 22, at 10 am (please note the change from the customary 9 am time). Kindly bring nonperishable food items to help restock the St. Vincent de Paul food bank. These items will be brought forward at the offerto-ry. All are invited to bring the bread and wine to be served later in one’s home for a special blessing at the end of Mass. This will be the only Mass on Thanksgiving Day. In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the souls of Gloria Carey, Elaine Cheralla, Mary Jane Goodman, and Charles Murphy Leroux. Eternal rest grant unto Gloria, unto Elaine, unto Mary Jane, and unto Charles, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
Parish News
November 3-4, 2018 General Collection $20,408.78 Weekly Electronic Giving $7,014.50 Poor Box $1,125.00 All Saints Day $3,150.50 Total Collection $31,698.78
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.
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Saturday, November 10 Sunday, November 11 Monday, November 12 Tuesday, November 13 8:00 am RAS Fall Cleaning of the Church (C) 9:00 am EMHC Redelegation (MC) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass / Pack 230 (C) 6:30 pm Wedding (C)
RAS SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS BEFORE AND AFTER ALL MASSES
SIGN-UPS TO LIGHT PARISH
ADVENT WREATH
VOCATION CROSS SIGN-UP
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 (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 10:00 am PSR (S) 10:00 am KC Jambalaya Dinner Pickup (Parking Lot) 11:00 am Sunday Mass / Children’s Church (C) 5:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 5:30 pm CYO Mass (C) 6:30 pm CYO Night (YR)
RAS SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS BEFORE AND AFTER ALL MASSES
SIGN-UPS TO LIGHT PARISH
ADVENT WREATH
VOCATION CROSS SIGN-UP
8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 3:00 pm Daisy Troop 40550 (MC) 6:00 pm Rosary for Healing (C) 6:00 pm Radio Rosary (CR) 6:30 pm Safe Environment Training Workshop (B) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 6:30 pm LTMTP (MC) 7:30 pm Troop 230 Parents (CAF)
8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:45 am LTMTP (MC) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am LTMTP (MC) 4:00 pm Finance Council (CR) 4:00 pm Altar Server Training (C) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 6:30 pm Women’s Club Quarterly Meeting (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 7:00 pm First Reconciliation Parent Meeting (C)
Wednesday, November 14 Thursday, November 15 Friday, November 16 Saturday, November 17
8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:45 am Bible Study (MC) 11:30 am Altar Server Training (C) 6:00 pm LTMTP (MC) 6:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal (C) 6:30 pm Prayer Group (MC) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC) 7:00 pm Family Life Committee (CR)
8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 8:30 am SVdP Thanksgiving Food Drive (MC) 9:00 am School Mass 1st-7th (C) 10:00 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 12:00 pm Brownie Troop 40061 (MC)
1:30 pm Prime Timers (MC) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 6:30 pm Wedding (C)
SECOND COLLECTION: CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
RAS SELLING SCS MUGS AND PLAQUES
WOMAN’S NEW LIFE
CENTER DIVE
6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (MC) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:30 am Bible Study (MC) 11:30 am Altar Server Training - 7th Grade (C) 3:00 pm Daisy Troop 40561 (MC) 5:30 pm Reconciliation (C) 6:00 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:30 pm Alpha (MC) 7:00 pm CYO Alpha (YR) 7:00 pm Co-op Meeting (B)
Weekly Calendar: November 10-17
Clergy Mass Schedule Nov 12 9 am Fr. Garrett Nov 13 9 am Fr. Garrett Nov 14 9 am Fr. Garrett 6 pm Fr. Tim Nov 15 9 am Fr. Tim Nov 16 9 am Fr. Tim Nov 17 4 pm Fr. Tim Nov 18 7 am Fr. Garrett 9 am Fr. Tim 11 am Fr. Garrett 5:30 pm Fr. Kurt Y
Early Bulletin Deadlines:
November 25 Bulletin Submission Deadline:
November 14 by noon
December 23 Bulletin Submission Deadline:
December 12 by noon
December 30 Bulletin Submission Deadline:
December 18 by noon
January 6 Bulletin Submission Deadline:
December 21 by noon
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Gerry S. Adams Alvin B. Andrieu Bennie Appleton Lena Aupied Alice W. Babin Musette Barroquere Sarah Blanchard Herb & Hazel Blanke Steven Bonnet Agnes Borne Annie Bordelon Celestine Bordelon Breaux and Daly Family Babette C.C. Brierre Joyce (Strait) Brown Anne M. Burnes Robert Burnes, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Edward Cameron John M. Carlin Cassidy & Montgomery Families Ruth Castro Josephine & Rosalie Cataldo Toni Causin Jack Chaney Edward C. Cheek Irene Roy Chetta Nicholas Chetta, Jr. Phillip & Corinne Chisesi Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Ciolino Ruth Marie Collier Keith Collins, MD Comfort & Hein Families Billy Connick Rafael Cornejo Julie Coste Hilda G. Craig Robert L. Craig William M. Craig Camille & Jimmy Daigre Arlyne Daly Francis Daly Jane Daly John Dane, Jr.
Curt & Marvel Douglas Nena Norton Dymond Michael Eiswirth Mr. & Mrs. Noah John Ezekiel Drs. Walter & Joan Ezekiel James Farrelly Isaac Fife, Sr. Miskel Fife Virgie Fitzpatrick Nancy FitzSimons Mr. & Mrs. Jay Fraychinaud Jack Gatti John Gatti Joseph Gattuso Gerdes, Landry, & Melancon Families Alice Gernon Giani, Bacuzzi, and D’Antoni Families Mr. & Mrs. John Thomas Giles Dr. Thomas D. Giles Norbert Sidney Gilly, Jr. Ora Chiasson Gilly Herman Gleason, Sr. Meghan Gumbelevicius Jack & Eloise Gunn Herman L. Hager Thomas A. Hager Bill Hall Robert, Estelle, & Bill Hammond Komi Hassan Frank Hayne IV Hocke, Marino, Rivolo, Alexander Families Andrew & Ellenore Hoffman Hoffman & Cervini Families John N. Hummel Marie E. Hummel Mrs. Elizabeth “Liz” Huval Andrew Jensen Albert Kadlec Bertha Kelly Joseph Kelly Mildred Kenny Barbara Kieffer Kopp-LeBoeuf Families Karol Kulawiak Nicholas Kutz Alton A. Landry James Patrick Lawson, Jr. Julia Leddy Bart Livaudais Ana Liva Lopez David Marks Louis & Hilda Marks Sr. William Mathews, CSJ Maurin Family & Fagan Family Mayeux, Graml, Malone, and Bamber Families Joseph C. McGinnis Josh Thomas McGinnis Yvonne McRight Constant Melancon Juliette Melancon Nelson Melancon Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Pansy Michael
B. Richard Moore Emily Murphy Frances Murphy Shirley Naquin Amadeé & Rita Nelson Mark New Clifton Neyrey Ann Noto Joseph Noto, Sr. Pauline Oddo Evelyn O’Regan Tracy O’Regan William O’Regan A.J. Palermo Mrs. Sylvia W. Pellegrini Fr. Nick P. Pericone John Perrone, Sr. Randy Perrone Philibert-Siragusa Family Wally Pontiff, Jr. M.J. Skiffington Pierce’s Mom & Dad Richard Pope Marie Rabalais Raymond J. Radetich Claire O. Reilly Janice Ritchie Fr. Peter V. Rogers, O.M.I. Judge & Mrs. Rothschild Gretchen Fabacher Rouzan Baby Charles Joseph Roy Mr. Charles J. Roy Raymond Roy Mrs. Dorothy Sansone Aurelia R. Schlattmann William J. Schlattmann Rudolph & Frederica Schulze Brett Smith Lillian, Reginald, Henry Smith Judson Smith Harold Steppe Mr. & Mrs. Miles G. Stevens, Jr. Steppe-Klemann Families Moina Stindel Lucille Taylor Corinne Thomas Patricia Thomas Elva Toomer Nicholas & Lovenia Truxillo Wayne A. Turner Vasterling Family Florence Vignes Waldo Family Webre Family Andrew Webster Family Sandra Wilson Elm D. Wood Rosalie V. Wood Phillip & Margaret Uzzo
Five donations were made toward the purchase of memorial flowers with no names specified.
November Flower Memorials
Thank you to all for the November Flower Memorial donations!
Letter from Seminarian from St. Catherine Dear Parishioners of St. Catherine, I’m writing this note to tell you a little about myself and to thank you for being parishioners of St. Catherine. I was never officially a St. Catherine pa-rishioner until recently, but I did live about three blocks from Pontiff Playground for three years of my life when I was younger. I went to St. Francis Xavier for grammar school through 8th grade and then at-tended Archbishop Rummel High School (Raider Pride!)—I thought Fr. Tim might appreciate that. After high school, I attended to LSU.
I was raised Catholic, but I fell away from my faith after high school for about nine years, and then had a “reversion” to the faith about five years ago. I’m 32 years old, in case you were trying to do the math. After seven months of practicing my faith again, I heard the call to the priesthood while praying in a local adoration chapel in front of the
Blessed Sacrament. Though I have never felt worthy of such a calling, God in His infinite mercy continues to draw me toward this awesome vocation of shepherding souls to Christ. I am humbled almost daily by the task in front of me, but it is through the prayers and encourage-ment of the faithful (You!) and the grace of God that I am continuing on the path toward ordination. As a new parishioner of St. Catherine’s, I sincerely look forward to meeting as many of you as I can over these next three years and promise to keep you in my prayers and only ask that you do the same for me. May the intercession of St. Catherine of Siena and the Blessed Mother continue to draw you into an ever deeper relationship with Christ so that you can set the world on fire with the love of God! Sincerely in Christ, Michael Lamy
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Parish News
1st Prize: Aucoin Hart – David Yurman bracelet Broussard’s Restaurant gift card 2nd Prize: Eugenie Suggs – 14” x 18” Multiple Crosses on Canvas Skin Medics Spa – gift card Waterford Divine Rosary Beads Boulevard American Bistro – gift card 3rd Prize: Saints football, shirt, Drew Brees picture & hat Kendra Scott – jewelry set Salon Sanoj – facial Kingfish – gift card Little Miss Muffin – resin nativity scene Marquis candleholders 4th Prize: Cruise on the Natchez & dinner for 4 Doerr Furniture – 2 pillows The Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group – gift card 5th Prize: Audubon Nature Institute – 8 guest passes Desi Vega’s Steakhouse – gift card Andy’s Bistro – gift card Felix’s Restaurant – gift card Fleming’s Steakhouse – gift card 6th Prize: Celebration in the Oaks – 10 each CITO & Train Majoria Drugs – gift card Friends of City Park – family membership Shipley Donuts – gift card; Handcrafted shawl Nothing Bundt Cakes – gift card Sal’s Sno-Balls – 2 t-shirts; Ristorante Filippo – gift card Canseco’s Metairie Market – gift card
7th Prize: National World War II Museum – 4 passes Houmas House – 2 complimentary tours Smoothie King – gift card Loft 18 – gift card Harry’s Ace Hardware – Igloo wheelie cooler 8th Prize: Waterford Angel of Light Ornament Sephora – 2 x $50 Makeovers HiBrow – gift card Oscar’s – gift card Perino’s – gift card 9th Prize: Bombay Club – gift card Langenstein’s – gift card Station 6 – gift card 10th Prize: Beachcorner Bar & Grill – liquor basket Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing – gift card 11th Prize: Baby’s Room/Itsy Bitsy Me – gift card from each Vincent’s Restaurant – gift card Zea Rotisserie & Grill – gift card 12th Prize: MJ’s – crawfish platter Iron Horse Clothier – tie Porter & Luke’s – gift card
Tickets are $2 each.
Drawing to take place on December 2, 2018. Winners need not be present
The Book of Life You are invited to write the names of all deceased family members in the Book of Life that is on the table in the front of church. Everyone listed in the book will be remembered in prayer throughout the month of November. Advent Wreaths Available for Preorder Some Advent wreaths are still available for preorder. Each wire wreath is adorned with fresh greenery and four candles. Its circular shape sym-bolizes the eternity of God. A booklet with a thought for each day during Advent is included with the wreath. The cost is $23. Bring your cash or check to the parish office, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Interested in Becoming a Lector? If you are interested in becoming a lector for weekend or weekday Mass-es beginning in January 2019, please contact Randi Robarts at [email protected]. Please include your preferred Mass time in your email. Weekend lectors typically read about once a month. Weekday readers usually read weekly or bi-weekly. Sign Up for Spring 2019 Alpha! A new Alpha course at SCS will begin on Tuesday, Janu-ary 22, 2019. We expect it to fill quickly. Come see what it's all about! For more information or to sign up, contact [email protected]. CYO All-night Youth Event: November 23-24 A 12-hour traveling marathon of games, socializing, food, prayer, and more, has been planned for Friday, November 23, 6 pm, to Saturday, November 24, 7 am, for St. Catherine CYO (8-12th grade). A bus has been rented for the event, which will begin and end at St. Catherine. The $50 cost includes food, transportation, and all activities. The regis-tration form for the lock-out is on page six of this bulletin. For ques-tions, contact Mary Bielski, [email protected]. Please Note New Bulletin Submission Deadline To be considered for publication, bulletin notices must be received in the parish office, via email, by noon of nine days before the Sunday for which the notice is intended. See page three for early holiday deadlines.
Adoration Chapel Thanksgiving Schedule The Adoration Chapel will close for the Thanksgiving Holi-days on Wednesday, November 21, at 9 am, and will reo-pen on Monday, November 26, 10 am. The Chapel will be available via the keypad for private Adoration during this time. Please prayerfully consider becoming a committed Adorer. Contact Mary Jeandron at 858-4464 or [email protected] for more information. Service Opportunities at Hotel Hope Recently opened Hotel Hope, a 24-room motel, shelters homeless moth-ers and their children. Housed in former Crescent Palms motel at 3923 Martin Luther King, Hotel Hope provides a temporary home in a secure location for the families while assisting the mothers in finding sustaina-ble employment and permanent housing. With no license to cook meals for the guests, volunteers are needed to deliver evening meals for the families. Volunteers are also needed to staff the front desk in four-hour shifts. Please contact Janet Meyers, [email protected] or 343-1315, if you would be interested in provid-ing a meal or being a concierge. Melancon Center Parking Lot Please note that there is no parking in the back portion of the Melancon Center lot. Those spots are reserved for Skin Medics clientele and SCS faculty during the week, and for Skin Medics on the weekend. Cameras have been installed; additional ones will be installed upon completion of Skin Medics renovations. Tickets will begin to be issued to those who continue to use these spaces. Your cooperation is appreciated!
Join us for a four-week Wednesday morning study on Beginning November 28
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Day of Reflection on Time for God: November 13 Fr. Jacques Phillipe’s book, “Time for God,” will form the basis of “Finding Time for God,” a day of reflection for men and women, Tues-day, November 13, 9:30 am-2:30 pm, at the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (ASC), 2501 Maine Avenue, Metairie. Diane Abbondante, ASC associate director, will be the presenter. Cost for the day is $40. A light lunch will be served. Call 861-3254 for more information or to register. Seasons of the Spirit Day of Prayer: November 13 A day of prayer for men and women will focus on the way in which our lives grow and are transformed through the workings of the Holy Spirit, just as the seasons change as the earth travels around the sun. Sr. Janet Franklin, a Sister of St. Joseph who has engaged in spirituality ministry for more than 40 years, will facilitate the day of prayer, which will take place on Tuesday, November 13, 9 am-2:30 pm, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. The cost is $35, and lunch is included. Contact Susan Halligan at [email protected] or 267-9604 for more information or to register. Real Soul Food Day of Prayer: November 14 A talk and discussion on prayer as interpersonal relationship with God will comprise “Prayer—Real Soul Food,” Wednesday, November 14, 7-9 pm, at the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (ASC), 2501 Maine Avenue, Metairie. ASC assistant director Sr. Gloria Murillo, STJ, will be the pre-senter. The discussion will focus on how our desires play a part in our efforts at personal prayer and our images of God and self. The cost is $25. Visit asc.arch-no.org, email [email protected], or call 861-3254. Adoration for Healing and Forgiveness Related to the Church Abuse Crisis: November 20 All are invited to Eucharistic Adoration to pray for healing of the victims of sex abuse, for the forgiveness and restoration of our Church, and for the holy bishops, priests, deacons, and seminarians who lead the Body of Christ through this difficult time. The adoration hour will take place on Tuesday, November 20, 7:15 pm, at Divine Mercy Church, 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway, Kenner. Music will be provided by Lorraine Hess, Jamie Diliberto, and friends.
Annulment Writing Workshop: November 24 A writing workshop for persons seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church or for persons responding to an annulment will be offered by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, at St. Rita of Cascia’s Msgr. Champagne Complex, 7100 Jefferson Highway, Harahan. The series will be for three Saturdays, November 24, and December 1 and 8; 8:30 am-noon. The materials for the series cost $25. Call Cathy at 861-6243 for more infor-mation. To register please visit https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/annulment-writing-workshopnovemberdecember-2018. NDS Christmas Luncheon: November 27 Notre Dame Seminary will host their annual Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, November 27, at The Roosevelt Hotel. All proceeds help fund NDS priestly formation programs. To purchase tickets or for more infor-mation, please visit 501auctions.com/NDSChristmas or contact the De-velopment Office at 866-7426, ext. 375 or [email protected]. Willwoods Community Saints Tailgate Auction: November 29 The Willwoods Community Auction has been planned as a Saints Tailgate Party for the Thursday, November 29, Cowboys game. The event will take place at the Cars of Yesteryears Museum, 4625 Fairfield Street, Metairie, from 6-9 pm. For more information, visit www.willwoods.org. Established in 1978 by a group of married couples desiring to support the Catholic Church and the Southeast Louisiana community through prayer and service, the Willwoods Community has grown to serve differ-ent areas, including Affordable Housing, Faith & Marriage, WLAE TV and TheDailyMass.com. DSP Christmas Concert: December 7 Back by popular demand, the Daughters of St. Paul Choir will be return-ing to New Orleans to perform their Glorious Night Christmas Concert one night only. Part of a seven-city U.S. tour, this is the Christmas event of the season that you won’t want to miss. Be sure to MARK YOUR CAL-ENDAR and GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! The concert will take place on Friday, December 7, 7:30 pm, at McAlister Auditorium at Tulane Uni-versity. For sponsorships or tickets visit Pauline.org/NOLAconcert or call 887-7631. Advent Morning of Reflection: December 8 Fr. Joe Palermo, pastor of St. Fran-cis Xavier parish and Notre Dame Seminary spiritual director, will be the presenter at “Being Mary in the Martha-paced Season of Advent,” an Advent morning of reflection, Saturday, December 8, 8 am-noon, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie. To see the schedule for the morning of reflection, click on “Advent Reflec-tion Schedule on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018” under Documents for Parish Events at church.stfrancisxavier.com. Hurricane Michael Relief Hurricane Michael has left families in the panhandle of Florida homeless and without the basics of food and water. The popular vacation commu-nity of Panama City is still without electricity or water. While many of the reports are focused on the beaches and beach communities, there is great need inland where there are residents and a higher level of pov-erty. We in the Archdiocese of New Orleans know the impact of gener-osity in storm recovery. The following are some ways we can help the people of the Florida Panhandle: Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida has set up a website listing the needs of the area and also volunteer opportunities. They estimate they will need 75 volunteers, 7 days a week for several months to work in recovery. For those wanting to help, go to https://ccnwfl.org/ to learn what collections are being accepted and how to sign up to volunteer. For anyone with family or who know of families or individuals that have been displaced by Hurricane Michael and are now in New Orleans, Cath-olic Charities case managers are available to help. Please call 227-3440. Those wanting to send a monetary donation to assist in the recovery may send a check for Hurricane Michael Relief to the Archdiocese of New Orleans, 7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125.
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 will be celebrated for 11th and 12th graders in February. Classes begin in Sep-tember. 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 inter-ested in joining the parish, please fill out a gold regis-tration form located in the gathering area of the church and return it to the parish office.
Bulletin Deadline To be considered for publication, bulletin notices must be received in the parish office, via email, by noon of nine days before the Sunday for which the notice is intended.
