St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church 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 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) 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 in Church. Please see an usher if you need one. Pray for Fr. Ronnie! St. Catherine of siena catholic church February 4, 2018 Fifth 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.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
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)
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 in Church. Please see an usher if you need one.
Pray for Fr. Ronnie!
St. Catherine of siena catholic church February 4, 2018
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love!”
Established in 1921
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Mass Intentions
Saturday, February 3 4:00 pm Frank Anthony † Fr. Ronnie Calkins Adam Dicks † Hilda Conzelman Gandolfi † Edwin L. Gros, Jr. † Mae and Edwin Gros † Alice and Emile Hebert † Ralph Hebert, Jr. † Ralph Hebert, Sr. † Kevin Heigle Harold Stephens † Gayle Kenner Young † Sunday, February 4 7:00 am Parish Family 9:00 am Althea Boudreaux † 11:00 am Benjamin Balser † Alexander Belsome † Fr. Ronnie Calkins Drago Cvitanovich † Adam Dicks † William Gallmann, Jr. † Patrick Kelly † Joseph Massa † Ignatius & Shirley Mercante † Lisa Castaing Miller † Randy Perrone † Colin Rusovich Nicholas Rusovich Khanh Tran † George Viator † 5:30 pm NO 5:30 pm Sunday Mass Monday, February 5 9:00 am Patricia Chubb † Tuesday, February 6 9:00 am In Thanksgiving Wednesday, February 7 9:00 am Larry Sidney Aranda † Thursday, February 8 9:00 am Alice and Ulice Gomez † Friday, February 9 9:00 am Reid Winslow Chadwick †
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Readings First Reading: Job experienced months of misery and troubled nights (Job 7:1-4, 6-7). Psalm: Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted (Psalm 147). Second Reading: I have become all things to all, to save at least some (1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23). Gospel: Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases (Mark 1:29-39). Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day for Consecrated Life Monday: St. Agatha Tuesday: St. Paul Miki and Companions Thursday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita; International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking Saturday: St. Scholastica Scripture Reflection The stories we’ve been hearing these weeks come from the very first chapter of Mark, and they show us the public ministry of Jesus in its infancy. Today’s account shows some of the strain or adjustment of his new life of preaching the reign of God, healing the sick, and casting out demons. Notice that after sunset, when darkness ended the workday, people brought the sick and possessed to Jesus. The following day he rose before dawn to get away by himself to pray, but to no avail. Simon Peter and the others don’t just look for him, they pursue him, filled with the fervor that his ministry has incited. With the self-sacrificing example he gave until the end of his earthly life, he tells his followers that this is his whole purpose. Through Mark, he is also telling the early church, and he is telling us, that this is our purpose, our vocation: to be tireless in our pursuit of proclaiming the Good News, and in bringing the healing, reconciling touch of Christ to the world. 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 consola-tion 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 Si-ena. 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 clos-er 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 Anna and Frank Vasterling
The Divine Mercy Candles will burn For the Healing of Maria Glynn
The Our Lady of Fatima Candles will burn For the Healing of Michelle Cantelli
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 Please extend a warm welcome to St. Catherine of Siena’s newest parishioners. We look forward to their involvement in parish life!
• Brian, Ashley, and Colin Crucia • Brian, Emily, and Bowen LeBon • Astrid Mussiett • Trey, Kellyn, Jeanne, and Jacques Queyrouze • Daniel, Lauren, Eli, and Jude Russo • Tim, Rachel, and Ella Spratt Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to Tess Katherine Preskitt, child of Jay and Katherine Preskitt, who was baptized recently at St. Catherine. Catholic Schools Collection: Thank You! Thank you for your support of last week’s second collection to support Catholic Schools. The collection which raised $4,901.97 for the Cham-pions of Catholic Education fund, which is dedicated to helping more families afford the cost of Catholic education. Blessed Candles Available This Weekend Candles that were blessed on Friday, February 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord—also known as Candlemas—will be available at the entrances of the church after all of this weekend’s Masses. The suggested donation is $3. You may ask, “What are blessed candles for?” They are made available to parishioners for use at home. It is customary for Catholic families to burn the candles during storms, when a loved one is undergoing surgery or is very ill, and at other trou-bled times. Blessed candles are often lit when a priest brings the Eu-charist to the home or comes to anoint the sick. Return Old Palms: February 3-4 The Rosary Altar Society will have baskets in the narthex and near the Blessed Mother Altar this weekend for the blessed palms that you received on Palm Sunday 2017. These palms will be burned and used for Ash Wednesday 2018. SVdP Monthly Food Collection: February 3-4 Please bring nonperishable food items to church this weekend, Febru-ary 3 and 4, 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 par-ticularly helpful to those experiencing economic distress. Fellowship Sunday: February 4 Plan to be on hand for Fellowship Sunday today, February 4, 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 dough-nuts. Mass Schedule Change: February 4 Please note that there will be NO 5:30 pm Mass today, February 4, due to the Super Bowl.
Adoration Chapel Holiday Schedule The Adoration Chapel will close for Mardi Gras on Friday, February 9, at 9 am, and will reopen on Ash Wednesday, February 14, at 10 am. Lent is a great time to pray in a more meaningful pray, so please con-sider signing up to spend an hour with Our Lord as an Adorer. Please contact Mary Jeandron at 858-4464 or [email protected]. New School Family Registration: February 5-9 Registration for families who do not already have one or more students enrolled will take place Monday-Friday, February 5-9. See the Admis-sions dropdown menu on the homepage at scsgators.org. Radio Rosary at St. Catherine: February 9 Join in the recitation of the rosary on Friday, February 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 [email protected]. Scaffolding for Reinstalling Windows: February 19 Scaffolding necessary for the installation of the refurbished stained glass windows in church will be in place from February 19 through the end of March. Adult Confirmation Classes Starting: February 21 Adult Confirmation classes will be starting Wednesday, February 21. Anyone who is past high school age and has not received the Sacra-ment of Confirmation is eligible for this preparation program. To sign up, call Michelle in the parish office at 835-9343. Men of St. Joseph: February 28 The St. Catherine of Siena chapter of an organization dedicated to invigorating the spiritual lives of Catholic men and, by their positive influence, the spiritual lives of their families, friends, and coworkers, will hold its first meeting, Wednesday, February 28, 6:30-7:30 am, in the Melancon Center. The Men of St. Joseph will gather weekly to pray, utilizing resources such as the coming Sunday’s Gospel and the Magnificat morning and evening prayer, and to encourage one another to be the spiritual leaders of their families. For more information con-tact Harry Hardin at 756-0822 or [email protected], or Don Engler, 908-2392 or [email protected]. SCS School Positions for 2018-2019
St. Catherine of Siena School has elementary and middle school openings for the 2018-2019 academic year. Visit www.scsgators.org/employment for more information about these opportunities.
2017 Contribution Statements Reissued Revised 2017 contribution statements were mailed on Wednesday to all registered St. Catherine of Siena parishioners. Some funds inadvert-ently were omitted from those included in the printouts. Please feel free to contact the parish office if you have any questions. Heat in Church With the very cold temperatures we have been experiencing lately, several people have asked if the heater has been on in church. The heater has been turned on every time the temperatures drop, but the church has not warmed up as it normally would because the large stained glass windows are being restored. While there is a sheet of plexiglass in place of the normal windows, it does not work well keep-ing the cold out and the heat in. This is a temporary problem until the windows are reinstalled in the coming weeks. Aside from the windows being out causing the colder temperatures inside, our heating system is also very old; it was not replaced during the renovations in 2002. We are in the process of having it evaluated and working on improving the heating system. We are sorry for any discomfort that you have experi-enced. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Fr. Tim. In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the soul of Shirley Lee Mercante. Eter-nal rest grant unto Shirley, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
Parish News
January 27-28, 2018 General Collection $20,655.75 Electronic Giving $5,814.25 Poor Box $600.00 Catholic Schools Collection $4,901.97 Total Collection $31,971.97
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, February 3 Sunday, February 4 Monday, February 5 Tuesday, February 6
3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C)
SVdP FOOD COLLECTION
BLESSED CANDLES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLEMAS 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 Parish Children’s Choir Practice (C) 10:00 am Fellowship Sunday (MC) 11:00 am Sunday Mass / Children’s Church (C) 12:15 pm Baptisms (C) 5:30 pm NO 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C)
SVdP FOOD COLLECTION
BLESSED CANDLES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLEMAS
9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 6:00 pm Rosary for Fr. Ronnie (C) 6:30 pm 7th Grade Washington, DC Trip Meeting (B) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 6:30 pm LTMTP (MC) 7:00 pm KC Officers (CR)
9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:45 am LTMTP (MC) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 6:30 pm Alpha (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 7:00 pm Baptismal Seminar (CR)
Wednesday, February 7
Thursday, February 8
Friday, February 9
Saturday, February 10
9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 2:30 pm K4J Planning (MC) 6:00 pm LTMTP (MC) 6:30 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 6:30 pm Troop 230 (CAF) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC)
8:30 am Faculty vs. Student Basketball Game (G) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am Krewe of Little Ones Parade (S) 5:30 pm Radio Rosary (CR)
10:30 am Baptism (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C)
9:00 am School Mass / 1st-7th (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 10:00 am SVdP Monthly Meeting (CR) 2:00 pm Daisy Troop 42049 (MC) 3:30 pm Troop 230, Den 1 (MC) 5:15 pm Liturgy Committee (CR) 6:30 pm Men’s Club (CAF) 7:00 pm Gala Meeting (G) 7:00 pm CYO With Wednesday (YR)
Weekly Calendar: February 3-10
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Knights of Columbus Fellowship
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Parish Snapshots
Top row and 2nd row (c): CYO helps out at Second Harvest Food Bank for this year’s Martin Luther King Day of Service; 2nd row (r): Emile “Chubby” and Genny Marks celebrate their 60th wedding anniver-sary; 3rd and 4th rows: School Masses
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Rosary Altar Society
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Archdiocesan News God’s Special Children Mass: February 4 The next God’s Special Children Mass will take place today, Sunday, February 4, 2 pm, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie. Contact Joy Zainey at 834-5865 if you have any questions or if your angel would like to participate. Cavins Study about Personal Struggles: February 7 “Engaging the Struggles of Your Heart: An Eight-Week Study Featuring Jeff Cavins” will be offered on February 7, 14, 21, and 28, and March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 7 pm, in the St. Benilde Teen Center, 1901 Division Street, Metairie. The cost is $10 per person for materials. Contact Val Hebert at [email protected] or 427-0327 for more information. Shaping our Vision of Lent: February 16-18 A weekend retreat for women will consider traditional Lenten themes of temptation, weakness, sin, and suffering, but will focus on increased clarity in daily living. Fr. Joe Palermo will lead “Shaping our Vision for Lent,” scheduled for Friday-Sunday, February 16-18, at the Archdio-cese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. Visit retreats.arch-no.org or contact Susan Halligan at 267-9604. The Art of Illumination: February 23-25 A workshop on the process by which text is accompanied by decorations and illustrations will take place on Friday, February 23, through Sun-day, February 25, 10 am-4 pm, at Abbey Art Works, on the grounds of Saint Joseph Abbey in Covington. The manuscript illumination workshop will be led by Lyn Taylor, instructor and Abbey Art Works artist-in-residence, who will lead participants through the process of manuscript painting and gold leaf on paper. Artists of all skill levels will learn how to produce their own symbolic life journey page. No experience neces-sary. Beginners are welcome! Call 985-789-6889 or visit www.paintpaletteandbrush.com for more information. Faith Journey Reflection: February 23-25 “Legends of the Soul: Stories of Transformation on the Journey of Faith,” a preached silent retreat for women, is scheduled for Friday-Sunday, February 23-25, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. Fr. Joe Nassal, CPPS, will lead the retreat. Participants will reflect on how the life of faith is a so-journ of the soul, exploring stories of their faith to see how they con-nect and reconnect to the stories of their lives. To register, visit re-treats.arch-no.org or contact Susan Halligan at 267-9604. Catholicism’s Rich History in NOLA: February 28 The next lecture in a series focusing on Catholicism’s rich history in the City of New Orleans is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 6:30-8:30 pm, at Notre Dame Seminary, 2901 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans. From the saints who have walked the streets ministering to the people to the iconic buildings and monuments that grace the sky-lines and avenues to the cultural influences that make Catholicism truly universal, the archdiocese has brought together speakers from varying backgrounds and experiences to share their knowledge and witness their faith in a way that is uniquely Catholic New Orleans. Lectures also are scheduled on Friday, September 7, and Wednesday, October 3. Father/Son, Mother/Daughter Programs: March 2 The Father/Son Program for 11-14 year old boys and the Mother/Daughter Program for 10-12 year old girls will be held in the St. Philip Neri Parish Center on March 2. The purpose of these programs is to foster open communication between parent and child and to provide sexuality information and fertility appreciation in a Christ-centered atmosphere of love. The cost is $25 for parent/guardian and one child. Preregistration is required. Flyers and further information are available from the Office of Marriage and Family Life, 861-6243. Online registra-tion is available this year at the following addresses: • https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/motherdaughter-program-2018 • https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/fatherson-program-2018
Lorraine Hess to Lead Day of Prayer: March 6 “Becoming a Woman of Faith—Child of God, Princess of a King, Heavy Crown!” a day of prayer, will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 9 am, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. All are children of God, which makes us royalty. As daughters of our King, women are called to discipleship; our royalty is service; and the crown is heavy at times. Through prayer, storytelling, scripture, and song, participants will explore the blessings that come with the struggle of wearing the crown. The cost is $20. To register, visit retreats.arch-no.org or contact Susan Halligan at 267-9604. Women at the Feet of Jesus: arch 14-16 Meditations on women in the life of Jesus, including Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Mary and Martha of Bethany, the Woman at the Well, Mary Magdelene, and others, will be included in a Wednesday-Friday, March 14-16 silent retreat for women, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. Fr. Michael Champagne, CJC, will facilitate. Ordained a Catholic priest in 1994 for the Commu-nity of Jesus Crucified in Lafayette, Fr. Michael earned a degree in sacred theology from St. Thomas University in Rome. He is involved in teaching, giving spiritual direction, and ministering in various capaci-ties at the Community of Jesus Crucified. For more information or to register, call Susan Halligan at 267-9604. Annulment Writing Workshop Starting: March 24 Persons who wish to apply for an annulment, those wishing to respond to an annulment, and witnesses are invited to participate in an annul-ment writing workshop that will meet on Saturday, March 24, March 7, and April 14, 8:30 am-noon, at St. Clement of Rome Parish Center, 4317 Richland Avenue, Metairie. Trained lay ministers who have been through the annulment process and clergy members who work with the Tribunal will lead the meetings. A quiet place free from one’s usual distractions, the companionship of others undergoing similar experienc-es, and the ministry of others who have completed the process and understand some of the emotions involved are advantages of taking part. For more information, attend the first meeting or call Cathy at 861-6243, 8:30 am-4:40 pm Monday through Friday.
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 ar-rangements 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 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 School of Religion Michelle Alley 835-9343 [email protected] Pastoral Council Les Nettleton 831-4890 [email protected] Prayer Line Carl Hellmers
