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 & 6:00 pm (Lent) 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 5:00 — 6:00 pm (Lent) 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) Stations of the Cross (Fridays 2:45 pm & 6:30 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 in Church. Please see an usher if you need one. Pray for Fr. Ronnie! St. Catherine of siena catholic church March 18, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Lent “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 & 6:00 pm (Lent) 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 5:00 — 6:00 pm (Lent) 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) Stations of the Cross (Fridays 2:45 pm & 6:30 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 in Church. Please see an usher if you need one.
Pray for Fr. Ronnie!
St. Catherine of siena catholic church March 18, 2018
Fifth Sunday of Lent
“Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love!”
Established in 1921
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Mass Intentions
Saturday, March 17 4:00 pm Al Bertaut, Sr. † Toni Causin † Adam Dicks † Florence Diggs † James Diggs † Hilda Conzelman Gandolfi † Kevin Heigle Kopp and LeBoeuf Families † Tony Krummel † Vera Ragus † Khanh Tran † Sunday, March 18 7:00 am Bennie Appleton † 9:00 am Donors to SCS SVdP Society 11:00 am Al Bertaut, Sr. † Imogene Berthelot † Dr. Gerald F. DeLuca † Raymond Gambel † Patrick Kelly † Randy Perrone † Donna Quick † Living and Deceased Members of the Rosary Altar Society Elliott Roberts † Tu Tran 5:30 pm Parish Family
Monday, March 19 9:00 am Frances Roth † 6:00 pm Beatrice & Raymond Cardinale †
Tuesday, March 20 9:00 am Khanh Tran † 6:00 pm Catherine Gunn
Wednesday, March 21 9:00 am Thelma Verret † 6:00 pm Vera Ragus †
Thursday, March 22 9:00 am Lucille Dufek † 6:00 pm Lucille Dufek †
Friday, March 23 9:00 am Wildred A. Webre, Jr. † 6:00 pm Vera Ragus †
Fifth Sunday of Lent Today’s Readings First Reading: I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts (Jeremiah 31). Psalm: Create a clean heart in me, O God (Psalm 51). Second Reading: Christ became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him (Hebrews 5). Gospel: If a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it produces much fruit (John 12). Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; (procession) Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent; Third Scrutiny Monday: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: Abstinence; St. Turibius of Mogrovejo Scripture Reflection Because the people broke the old covenant, God promised a new covenant, not in the blood of oxen and other animals, but in the blood of the Son, Jesus Christ. This new covenant, foreseen from afar by Jeremiah and the prophets, was not to be engraved on stone, or writ-ten on paper, but carved on our hearts, so that we might know God intimately. Not by keeping many laws are we to be saved, but by the love of God, living and real in our hearts through the sacrifice of Christ. Our Eucharist is the pledge of that indwelling of Christ, and of our response of praise and thanksgiving to God for the mercy, love, and kindness shown to us in forgiving our sins and cleansing our hearts of everything evil. God issues this invita-tion to intimacy by offering us the chance to have our sufferings transformed into the per-fect love of the Savior, who first loved us. 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 Spir-it to guide us in everything that we do. Transform our hearts and lead us closer to you. Help us always to seek to be a parish that is Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love. We ask all of these things in the name of Jesus, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother. St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!
Memorials
The Sanctuary Candles are for the Healing of Christopher Reuter and
the Special Intentions of the Mike Smith Family
The Divine Mercy Candles will burn for the Special Intentions of Ellen Fernandez
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!
• Thomas and Nanette McCrossen • Keith and Mandi Porta Baptism: Congratulations! Congratulations to Charles Cameron Leithead, Jr., child of Charles and Kelli Cameron, who was baptized recently at St. Catherine. Catholic Relief Services Collection: Thank You! Thank you for your generous support of The Catholic Relief Services Collection, for helping Jesus in disguise. Your contributions will make a difference for the poor and marginalized around the world. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” link on the left.
9 am Daily Mass in the Melancon Center The Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9 am daily Masses are being offered in the Melancon Center. This is allowing those who are reinstalling the refurbished stained glass windows and protective outer layer of glass the maximum amount of time to work uninterrupted. The Wednesday 9 am School Mass will continue to be offered in church, as will the 6 pm daily Masses. Thank you for your flexibility during this temporary change.
Second Daily Mass, and Stations, during Lent During Lent 6 pm Mass is offered in addition to 9 am Mass. We have Stations of the Cross at 2:45 pm and 6:30 pm on Fridays during Lent. CRS Rice Bowl Journey to Malawi: March 18-24 This week’s Catholic Relief Services (CRS) journey focuses on farmers, who grow and sell crops to provide for their families. One way in which CRS helps is to sponsor seed fairs, where farmers gather to learn the best crops to plant for the upcoming year. Nutritious food is vital to a dignified life. If none is available, families may be forced to migrate. Visit crsricebowl.org to watch a video and learn more about Malawi. Rosary for Fr. Ronnie: March 19 and 26 On Monday, March 19, and Monday, March 26, the rosary prayed for Fr. Ronnie’s healing will be at 5:30 pm. Please note the time change due to the 6 pm daily Mass during Lent.
Parish Lenten Mission: March 19-22 Our Lenten Mission will take place Monday-Thursday, March 19-22, 7 pm, in the church. Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R. will speak on “Beginning Today.” Each evening of the mission will be different, but all will consist of a scripture reading, reflections, singing and praying together. It will be a grace-filled happening, an opportunity to experi-ence in a special way God’s saving presence. If you have abandoned the faith of your youth, the mission is for you. If you have been on-again, off-again in the practice of your Catholic religion, the mission is for you. If you have wondered what is going on in the Church today, the mission is for you. If you have been faithful to your Catholic faith, the mission is for you. If you feel you need to know more about how to pray, the mission is for you. If you judge yourself to be in need of spir-itual growth, the mission is for you. If you are a sinner or a saint or somewhere in between, the mission is for you. The mission is for everyone, but especially for you. To make it easier for entire fami-lies to attend, there will be babysitting every evening. Contact Madylin Schneller, [email protected], with the number of children you will be bringing and their ages.
Sago Palm Branches Needed by March 21 The Rosary Altar Society is in need of fresh, green, unblemished Sago palm branches for floral decorations in church. Please contact Donna Hummel, 451-7456, or Tina D’Antoni, 453-3222, if you have some to donate. The Altar Society hopes to have a sufficient number of Sago palm branches by March 21. Due to the recent freezing temperatures, the parish has purchased Robellini palms to be blessed and distributed to parishioners on Palm Sunday. Lenten Fish Fry: March 23 The Men’s Club and Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a fish fry on Friday, March 23, 5:00-7:30 pm, in the Cafeteria. The following will be served: fish, shrimp, and combo plates, $9 each; and soft shell crab, $12. Plates include two hushpuppies, French fries, and Italian salad. Pizza also will be served for $2 per slice. Take out is available. Drinks and desserts will be available for purchase.
Parish News
March 10-11, 2018 General Collection $16,851.56 Weekly Electronic Giving $6,112.25 Poor Box $252.01 Catholic Relief Services $3,356.00 Total Collection $26,571.82
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.
Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday: March 24-25 Normal Weekend Schedule Monday-Wednesday: March 26-28 Daily Mass 9:00 am Daily Mass 6:00 pm Holy Thursday: March 29 Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 pm Note: NO 9 am Daily Mass Good Friday: March 30 Nine Churches Walk 8:00 am Stations of the Cross Noon Sacrament of Reconciliation Available 2:00 pm The Passion of the Lord 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross 6:00 pm Note: NO 9 am Daily Mass Holy Saturday: March 31 Sacrament of Reconciliation Available 3:00 pm The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night 8:00 pm Note: NO 4:00 pm Vigil Mass Easter Sunday: April 1 Easter Sunday Mass 7:00 am Easter Sunday Mass (Church) 9:00 am Easter Sunday Mass (Barrett Complex) 9:00 am Easter Sunday Mass (Church) 11:00 am Easter Sunday Mass (Barrett Complex) 11:00 am Note: NO 5:30 pm Mass
St. Joseph Altar
Blessing and Viewing
Sunday, March 18 • Noon-7 pm
Viewing
Monday, March 19 • 9 am-7 pm
In the Melancon Center
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Saturday, March 17 Sunday, March 18 Monday, March 19 Tuesday, March 20 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 7:00 pm Gala (G)
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) 11:00 am Sunday Mass / Children’s Church (C) 12:00 pm Blessing and Viewing of St. Joseph Altar (MC) 12:15 pm Baptism (C) 5:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C) 6:30 pm CYO Night (YR) 6:30 pm Troop 230 (CAF)
9:00 am Daily Mass (MC) 9:00 am Viewing of St. Joseph Altar (MC) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 5:30 pm Rosary for Fr. Ronnie (C) 6:00 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 6:30 pm LTMTP (MC) 7:00 pm Lenten Mission (C)
9:00 am Daily Mass (MC) 9:45 am LTMTP (MC) 10:00 am Take Down St. Joseph Altar (MC) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 6:00 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 7:00 pm Lenten Mission (C)
Wednesday, March 21 Thursday, March 22 Friday, March 23
Saturday, March 24
9:00 am Daily Mass (MC) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 9:30 am RAS Clean Palms (C) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 6:00 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:00 pm LTMTP (MC) 6:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC) 7:00 pm Lenten Mission (C)
8:00 am Familia (MC) 9:00 am Daily Mass (MC) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 2:45 pm Stations of the Cross (C) 3:30 pm Jr. CYO (YR) 3:30 pm Brownie Troop 40258 (MC) 5:00 pm Men’s Club / Knights of Columbus Fish Fry (CAF) 6:00 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:30 pm Stations of the Cross (C)
3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C)
6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (MC) 9:00 am School Mass 1-7 (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 10:30 am Bible Study (MC) 2:30 pm Girl Scouts (MC) 5:00 pm Citywide Confessions (C) 6:00 pm Daily Mass (C) 7:00 pm Lenten Mission (C)
Weekly Calendar: March 17-24
Formed.org Parish Code: YJRRTG
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Parish Lenten Mission: March 19-22
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Parish News
Fellowship Sunday
Safe Sitter Class Registration Deadline: March 26 A Safe Sitter Babysitting Class will be held on Monday, April 2, 9 am-4:30 pm, in the Barrett Complex. Parents are asked to register their young people at www.youngmindsbigthinking.com, by Monday, March 26. Adoration Chapel Schedule: March 29-April 2 The Adoration Chapel will close for the Easter Triduum and Holiday, on Holy Thursday, March 29, at 10 am. The chapel will reopen in a proces-sion after the 7 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper, then close at midnight for the remainder of the Triduum. The chapel will reopen on Easter Mon-day, April 2, at 10 am. The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed in the chapel and will be accessible via the keypad for those wishing to adore privately during this time. Please prayerfully consider becoming a committed adorer in our chapel, especially during the times when we have no adorer. You can share the hour with a friend or family member so that it would only be twice a month! Please contact Mary Jeandron at 858-4464 or [email protected] for more information or to sign up. Good Friday Nine Churches Walk: March 30 Many Catholics make a special devotion on Good Friday by walking to nine churches to pray and reflect on the passion and death of Jesus. Fr. Tim will be leading SCS parishioners on a Nine Church Walk on Good Friday, March 30. We will pray the stations of the cross as we walk among nine Uptown churches. If you would like to participate, we will meet at 8 am at St. Stephen Church, 1025 Napoleon Ave. We will take the streetcar back to St. Stephen so please bring money for the street-car. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water with you. If you have any questions, contact Fr. Tim. Milestone Anniversary Celebration: June 23 Are you celebrating a Milestone Anniversary (5 years, 10 years, 15 years, etc.) during 2018? If so, come celebrate with us on Saturday, June 23, with a Renewal of Vows at the 4 pm Vigil Mass, followed by a mini-reception in the Barrett Complex for you and your family. To register or for any questions, contact Debbie Romagosa at [email protected] or 267-9504, or Nicole Allen at [email protected] or 329-7181.
SCS Summer Camp Registration Summer camp registrations can be turned in to the SCS parish office until Friday, May 11. Registra-tion is limited to 250 campers, and priority will be given to campers who sign up for full sessions. Single week registration will be accepted starting April 1. Visit www.stcatherineparish.com/summercamp for more information.
Online Signup for 2018 Vacation Bible School Registration for K4J Vacation Bible School, June 4-8, is now open! After-care will be available for grades K-5 for an additional charge. Please feel free to contact Tram Jacobs at [email protected] or 400-8726 if you have any questions. Go to www.stcatherineparish.com; click on K4J Vacation Bible School under the Faith Formation tab. 2018-19 Parish Calendar Requests All ministry heads should have received an email requesting your calen-dar date requests for 2018-19. You are requested to get these in on or before April 3, 2018, to allow all to be entered on the parish calendar prior to our staff calendar planning meeting. All should be sent to [email protected]. If you have questions, please call Debbie at 267-9504. Thank you in advance for your prompt response! Prayerful and Welcoming Parishioners Please consider how one might express being “Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love” as opportunities to practice the virtue of hospitality present themselves during Holy Week and Easter. For example, why not park a little ways away and then walk, if you are able, so that closer spots are available for others? If you plan to attend the 9 am or 11 am Mass on Easter Sunday, consider Mass in the Barrett Complex rather than the church. Those not customarily worshipping here will have the oppor-tunity to experience the beauty of the church and feel most included. Consider moving to the center of the pew or row of chairs to facilitate others’ entry; this also makes the ushers’ job easier. Kindly inquire, “May I help you?” if someone appears to be looking for something or experiencing difficulty. These seemingly small acts of thoughtfulness can be profoundly impactful, particularly when extended toward guests, those who may be searching for a welcoming community, or any who have felt distanced from the church for whatever reason.
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Pastoral Leadership Changes Announced
Letter from Fr. Garrett Dear St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Hello from Washington, DC! I’m Fr. Garrett O’Brien and I can’t wait to begin my assign-ment as your new parochial vicar. I was born and raised in Covington, an alumnus of St. Paul’s High School and Franciscan University
of Steubenville, Ohio. I graduated there in 2007 and entered Notre Dame Seminary where I received my formation for the priesthood. During that time I had assignments at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Kenner and St. Francis of Assisi in New Orle-ans. I was ordained a priest in 2012 and then served for four years as parochial vicar at St. Joan of Arc Parish in LaPlace. I really loved my time in the “River Parishes” but our archdio-cese needed me to undertake studies in Canon Law, which is why I’m currently living in Washington DC. As soon as I finish my studies this August, I’ll begin my new assignment serving all of you at St. Catherine. While serving St. Catherine, I’ll also be serving in our Archdiocesan Tribunal. I know the Lord has great things in store for us at St. Catherine, and until we meet in August, you all will be in my prayers! In Christ, Fr. Garrett O’Brien
Letter from Fr. Ronnie Dear Parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Since I was diagnosed with cancer last July, I have been incredibly blessed by the support I have received from you through your prayers and your words of encourage-ment. I have always been grateful to God for the privi-lege of being a part of this great Parish but no more so than in these past several months when, despite the trial of cancer, my spirits have been lifted by your loving care. As you are aware, I have been undergoing chemotherapy
as part of my cancer treatment. It is uncertain what the future treatments may entail. I have made my best efforts to minister to the pastoral needs of the parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena Parish despite traveling several times to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. I wish to take this oppor-tunity to thank all who have assisted me in my role as pastor and who have made it possible for the parish ministries to continue so well during my peri-odic absences. I wish especially to thank Fr. Tim for all he has done. However, St. Catherine is a large and remarkably vibrant Parish and needs a full time pastor. After much prayer and consultation, I have decided to step down as Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. This has not been an easy decision, but I think that it is in the best interest of all concerned. Archbish-op Aymond has graciously accepted this decision and has appointed me to serve as the Chaplain of St. Anthony’s Gardens, which is a senior residence in Covington operated by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This assignment will allow me the time to focus on my health issues while remaining in priestly ministry. My last weekend here at St. Catherine of Siena Parish will be May 26-27, 2018. I am happy that Fr. Tim will follow me as pastor and continue to the work that we began four years ago. Again, I wish to express my gratitude for your prayers and kindness. I will continue to keep you, the parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, in my prayers. I pray that St. Catherine of Siena Parish will always be a community Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love. I ask you to keep me in your pray-ers as well. May God bless you and your loved ones. Sincerely in the Lord,
Rev. Ronald L. Calkins
Transitional Deacon Andrew Gutierrez Assigned to SCS for Internship
Archbishop Aymond appointed Andrew Gutierrez to serve at St. Catherine of Siena Parish for his diaconate internship. Andrew is 24 years old and was born and raised in Metairie. He attended elementary school at his home parish of St. Clement of Rome. During his time at Archbishop Rummel High School, Andrew experienced a conver-sion and grew stronger in his faith. Andrew first started hearing the call to the priesthood as a student at ARHS. After
graduating in 2011, Andrew studied Psychology at LSU. After two years of LSU football games, developing great friendships, and being heavily involved at Christ the King Catholic Center, Andrew responded to God’s call and entered seminary. Five years later, he will be ordained a transitional deacon on May 19, 2018 in St. Louis Cathedral at 10 am. Deacon Andrew is excited to begin his assignment at St. Catherine of Siena which will last from the end of May until the middle of October. Please pray for Andrew as he completes his studies and prepares for his diaconate ordination!
New Pastoral Assignments Announced
Archbishop Aymond has made the following pastoral assignments for St. Catherine of Siena:
Pastor:
Rev. Timothy Hedrick
Effective May 28, 2018
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Garrett O’Brien
Effective August 1, 2018
Letter from Fr. Tim Dear St. Catherine of Siena, It has been a true blessing to serve with Fr. Ronnie for the last four years! I am grateful for him being a strong mentor for me and for his friendship. He is a good and faithful priest of the Lord! Through his time at St. Catherine and everywhere he served over the last 40 years as a priest, Fr. Ronnie has generously given of himself and touched the lives of many people. Please continue to pray for Fr. Ronnie during this time of transition and for his health!
In order to celebrate Fr. Ronnie’s 40th Anniversary and to thank him for his service as our pastor, we will host a Mass of Thanksgiving on May 26 at the 4 pm vigil Mass. After the Mass, there will be a reception in the gym. Everyone is invited to attend! Over the last four years, St. Catherine of Siena has become home for me. I am looking forward to continuing to serve at SCS as pastor. Please pray for me also as I take on these new responsibilities. I am looking forward to working with the parish staff, school staff, and all of the ministry leaders and volunteers in our parish. We are truly blessed with a strong community of faith! I am also looking forward to welcoming Fr. Garrett O’Brien and Deacon Andrew Gutierrez and to working with them as we serve the people of God at SCS. We are blessed to have both! St. Catherine of Siena…pray for us! Fr. Tim
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Archdiocesan News St. Francis Xavier St. Joseph Altar: March 18-19 The St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church St. Joseph Altar will be open for viewing on Sunday, March 18, 9 am-7 pm, and Monday, March 19, 8:30 am-6 pm, 444 Metairie Road, in the auditorium. A meal of spa-ghetti with sauce, tossed salad, French bread, and dessert (drinks will be available for purchase) will be served on Monday ONLY, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, in the cafeteria. Preparing for Holy Week: March 21 A time of prayer inviting participants to experience and embrace the faith, hope, love, and forgiveness offered to us from the cross is sched-uled for Wednesday, March 21, 9:30-11:30 am, at the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, 2501 Maine Avenue, Metairie. Sr. Gloria Murillo, STJ will be the presenter. The cost is $25 (adjustments can be made). Reg-ister at asc.arch-no.org, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 861-3254. Citywide Confession Night: March 21 All Catholics are invited in a special way during Lent to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as the doors of all churches in the Archdio-cese of New Orleans will be open for confessions from 5:00-6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 21. Information about how to celebrate the sacra-ment and examine one’s conscience can be found in the reconciliation alcove in church or by clicking on “Reconciliation” under the Sacra-ments tab at www.stcatherineparish.com. Pro-Life Oratory Contest: March 22 High school juniors and seniors are invited to compose a 5-7 minute speech from among several approved pro-life topics and then deliver and have the address evaluated by a panel of judges. The New Orleans Right to Life Pro-Life Oratory Contest will take place on Thursday, March 22, 6:30 pm, at the Louisiana Right to Life State Office, 200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard. Contestants can win up to $300, and prizes also will be awarded for second and third place. To register and for more information about contests around the state, visit ProLifeLouisi-ana.org or call 835-6520. 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. Substance Addiction Ministry—SAM: March 26 A parish-based ministry whose mission is to offer a safe, confidential place for those who are afflicted with or affected by alcohol or drug addiction to find help, healing, and hope will meet on Monday, March 26, 7 pm, at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, and individuals of all faiths are welcome. The Substance Addiction Ministry—SAM—will meet in the Conference Room on Melody Drive, right off the parking lot and across from Mary’s garden. Register Now for Young Women’s Retreat in April A retreat designed for women from their early 20s to early 40s is sched-uled for Friday, April 6, through Sunday, April 8, at the New Orleans Archdiocese Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. “In God’s Image,” as the weekend is titled, will focus retreatants on God’s im-print on our souls and how we reflect that image. The cost is $200 until March 23 and $225 thereafter (some financial assistance is available). Early registration is encouraged as the number of participants will be limited to a small group. For more information and/or to register, visit www.retreatsforyoungwomen.org. Pope Francis’ March Prayer Intention The Holy Father’s March prayer intention is as follows: That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.
Beginning Experience Weekend: April 6-8 Are you suffering the loss of a spouse through death or separation and/or divorce? Is a relative or friend struggling in this way? A wonderful healing opportunity is being prepared for the weekend of April 6-8 at Rosaryville Spirit Life Center in Ponchatoula. Those who have attended a Beginning Experience weekend attest to the new hope they have received and the powerful safe and loving environment they have en-countered during the weekend. Under the sponsorship of the Archdio-cese of New Orleans Office of Marriage and Family Life, this interna-tional program has helped thousands navigate the road through grief. For more information, call Jeani at 985-640-8505 or Genevieve at 236-1052.
Parish Mission Prayer
God, our father, we offer you praise and thanksgiving for all the many gifts you have given us
through Jesus, your Son. We thank you especially for the gift of our parish mission.
Loving and gracious God,
quiet our minds and hearts, that we may be open to the gift of your truth.
Grant that our mission may be: a time of grace for all,
a time of growth for the young, a time of refreshment for the old a time of renewal for families,
a time of healing for the broken, a time of joy for the sorrowing,
a time of challenge for the complacent, a time of forgiveness for the sinner,
a time of strength for the holy, a time of homecoming for those who have been away.
Grant, most loving God
that our mission may bring down your richest blessings on each and every member of our parish community.
We pray through the intercession of Mary, our mother,
in the name of Jesus Christ who lives with you and the Holy Spirit forever.
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
