1 THE CONFESSOR THE CONFESSOR THE CONFESSOR A Publication of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church VOLUME 27, NUMBER 6 JUNE 2017 www.steddy.org Founder’s Day Celebration June 1st Our 53rd annual Founder’s Day celebration is being held on Thursday, June 1, at the 6 p.m. Mass, after which the 2017 Eddy Awards will be presented to: Kim Brown, Yvette Fouchi, John Francis, Jan and Keith Gourgues, Lynda Leaber, Margo and Bob Murphy, Missy Rousset, and Mary Lu and Joe Welch. Congratulations to you all! In addition to these Eddy Award recipients, we will remember all those, living and deceased, who worked to build this faith community as well as those who continue to give and share. We’ll pray that God’s love for us and our love for Him may continue to grow in our hearts and in the hearts of our neighbors, children and grandchildren. We invite everyone to join us in congratulating these most deserving recipients. Look for details along with photos in the July issue of The Confessor. Congratulations to Kayla Bonura, Kelly Catalanotto, Nicholas Labrano and Madison Lacoste! They will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Louis Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, June 4. Corpus Christi Procession Our annual Corpus Christi Procession will be held on Sunday, June 18, following the 8 a.m. Mass. As we process around the outside of the church on the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, blessings from Our Eucharistic Lord will be extended over our Parish toward the north, south, east and west. Please join us in adoring Our Lord and imploring His much-needed blessings. On Saturday, June 24, parishioners and friends are invited to a farewell reception for Fr. Charles and Fr. Mark in the cafeteria following the 4 p.m. Mass. Over the past few years, Fr. Charles and Fr. Mark have done much for our parish, including faithful and regular celebration of the sacraments. Fr. Charles has been very active with our school, altar servers, Parish School of Religion and CYO. Fr. Mark’s knowledge, expertise and leadership has also been an asset to our parish. We have been blessed by their service here. We know they both will excel in their new positions, and we send them off with our thanks and prayers. Farewell to Fr. Charles Dussouy and Fr. Mark Raphael It seems like just yesterday that I began my first assignment as Parochial Vicar here at St. Edward! I have truly enjoyed my 3 years here and will greatly miss this entire parish. I have many great memories of offering you the sacraments and being with you as your priest during times of both joy and sorrow. I ask you to please keep me in your prayers as I begin my new assignment as Parochial Vicar at St. Jane de Chantal in Abita Springs. All of you, including the school children, will always have a special place in my heart. You all have made my first assignment very special for me! I must thank Fr. Seiler for welcoming me and helping me grow as a new priest as well as Fr. Mark for his extraordinary knowledge and insights to our Faith; the deacons and staff who are so helpful and enjoyable to work with and the school faculty and staff. I am so thankful for all of you. May God bless you always. With love and prayers, Fr. Charles Six years ago, I was blessed to be allowed to live in residence with you at St. Edward Parish, and to offer Sacramental service to you ever since. My time here will come to an end in the first week of July, 2017, when I will take up my new assignment as Pastor of St. Louis King of France Parish, in the Bucktown area of Metairie. Please accept my gratitude for the kindness, generosity, and hospitality you have shown since I joined you in March of 2011. This transfer brings mixed feelings. I have enjoyed my time here at St. Edward, and would be happy to continue; yet my service as a pastor was ended by Katrina twelve years ago, and it is time for me to return to the ministry that first drew me to priesthood. I ask your prayers at this time of transition, especially as I will continue to teach Church History at Notre Dame Seminary, and continue to serve as Director of Priest Continuing Education. Know that I will remain always grateful to you all. God Bless, Fr. Mark Raphael
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THE CONFESSORTHE CONFESSORTHE CONFESSOR A Publication of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church
VOLUME 27, NUMBER 6 JUNE 2017 www.steddy.org
Founder’s Day Celebration June 1st
Our 53rd annual Founder’s Day celebration is being
held on Thursday, June 1, at the 6 p.m. Mass, after
which the 2017 Eddy Awards will be presented to:
Kim Brown, Yvette Fouchi, John Francis, Jan and
Keith Gourgues, Lynda Leaber, Margo and Bob
Murphy, Missy Rousset, and Mary Lu and Joe Welch.
Congratulations to you all!
In addition to these Eddy Award recipients, we will
remember all those, living and deceased, who worked to
build this faith community as well as those who continue
to give and share. We’ll pray that God’s love for us and
our love for Him may continue to grow in our hearts and
in the hearts of our neighbors, children and grandchildren.
We invite everyone to join us in congratulating these
most deserving recipients. Look for details along with
photos in the July issue of The Confessor.
Congratulations to Kayla Bonura, Kelly
Catalanotto, Nicholas Labrano and
Madison Lacoste! They will receive the
Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Louis
Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, June 4.
Corpus Christi Procession
Our annual Corpus Christi Procession
will be held on Sunday, June 18,
following the 8 a.m. Mass. As we process
around the outside of the church on the
Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of
Christ, blessings from Our Eucharistic
Lord will be extended over our Parish toward the north,
south, east and west. Please join us in adoring Our Lord
and imploring His much-needed blessings.
On Saturday, June 24, parishioners and friends are invited to a farewell reception for Fr. Charles and Fr. Mark
in the cafeteria following the 4 p.m. Mass. Over the past few years, Fr. Charles and Fr. Mark have done much for our
parish, including faithful and regular celebration of the sacraments. Fr. Charles has been very active with our school,
altar servers, Parish School of Religion and CYO. Fr. Mark’s knowledge, expertise and leadership has also been an asset
to our parish. We have been blessed by their service here. We know they both will excel in their new positions, and we
send them off with our thanks and prayers.
Farewell to Fr. Charles Dussouy and Fr. Mark Raphael
It seems like just yesterday that I began
my first assignment as Parochial Vicar here
at St. Edward! I have truly enjoyed my 3
years here and will greatly miss this entire
parish. I have many great memories of
offering you the sacraments and being with
you as your priest during times of both joy and sorrow.
I ask you to please keep me in your prayers as I begin
my new assignment as Parochial Vicar at St. Jane de
Chantal in Abita Springs. All of you, including the school
children, will always have a special place in my heart.
You all have made my first assignment very special for
me!
I must thank Fr. Seiler for welcoming me and helping
me grow as a new priest as well as Fr. Mark for his
extraordinary knowledge and insights to our Faith; the
deacons and staff who are so helpful and enjoyable to
work with and the school faculty and staff. I am so
thankful for all of you. May God bless you always.
With love and prayers,
Fr. Charles
Six years ago, I was blessed to be allowed
to live in residence with you at St. Edward
Parish, and to offer Sacramental service to
you ever since. My time here will come to
an end in the first week of July, 2017, when
I will take up my new assignment as Pastor
of St. Louis King of France Parish, in the Bucktown area
of Metairie.
Please accept my gratitude for the kindness, generosity,
and hospitality you have shown since I joined you in
March of 2011. This transfer brings mixed feelings. I
have enjoyed my time here at St. Edward, and would be
happy to continue; yet my service as a pastor was ended
by Katrina twelve years ago, and it is time for me to
return to the ministry that first drew me to priesthood.
I ask your prayers at this time of transition, especially as
I will continue to teach Church History at Notre Dame
Seminary, and continue to serve as Director of Priest
Continuing Education. Know that I will remain always
grateful to you all.
God Bless,
Fr. Mark Raphael
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Sacramentals Prepare Us
for Grace Sacramentals are sacred signs, “reminders,” instituted
by the Church which prepare us to receive the graces of the
sacraments and sanctify different circumstances of life. Sacraments,
on the other hand, were instituted by Christ and actually give us grace
itself. This month, our Evangelization Committee will have
sacramentals available in the back of church. Holy Cards featuring
“Our Lady of Prompt Succor” will be offered to help you pray for
protection from hurricanes during this storm season. Holy Water is
used as a sign of our Baptism in Christ. We bless ourselves, or our
children, with it while praying that we be kept pure from the stain of
sin in accord with our baptismal vows. Blessed salt is used in the Rite
of Exorcism. We can sprinkle it in our homes while praying that we
be wise and preserved from the corrupt influence of Satan.
Our congratulations to
Father Seiler on the 27th anniversary of his
Priestly Ordination on June 2
and
Father Charles on the 3rd anniversary of his
Priestly Ordination on June 7
Congratulations to the 2017 Graduating Class Of St. Edward School
Eucharistic Adoration Where are you going this summer? If you haven’t already made
your plans, you are probably thinking about it. Spiritually, we need to
think about the same question. Where are you going? Our destination
is Heaven and we need to be sure we have the right roadmap to get
there! Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for you…that where I am,
you may be also…I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one
comes to the Father but by Me.” (John 14:3-6)
Take time now and make some spiritual plans. Make the Adoration
Chapel part of the roadmap on your journey. Spend time with Jesus,
because He is the only Way to get to our destination, Heaven! The
Adoration Chapel is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. New adorers are always welcome!
This month marks 13 years since our Adoration chapel
opened. Make plans now to join the adorers at the annual Mass and
Pot Luck Supper on August 19th! Come old adorers and new! More
details will be in next month’s issue of The Confessor.
Congratulations to these St. Edward Students:
Archbishop Rummel Honors Scholarship
(valued at $3,600 per year) awarded to:
Noah Davis
Gannon Garfin
Brady Ramon
Cameron Ricks
Archbishop Rummel
Band Scholarship for the Arts
(valued at $2,500 per year) awarded to:
Gannon Garfin
Mount Carmel Academy Academic Scholarship
(valued at $500 per year) awarded to:
Molly Millet
And congratulations to
Gabrielle Gremillion,
a Kindergarten student at St. Edward,
who is a Grade K Semi-Finalist in the
Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest.
Madison Abboud
Isabel Adams
Dominic Anders
Addison Arceneaux
Luke Barbara
Isabella Bartholomew
Lance Bettencourt
Evan Braun
Carter Burgess
J. Andrew Cavignac
Jake Compton
Colin Cook
Amy Darda
Noah Davis
Joshua Doredant
Megan Eisert
Gannon Garfin
Logan Hammond
Camden Jung
Skye McCann
Malayna King
Piper Maza
Grace McDowell
Molly Millet
John Morreale
Abigail Mowers
Mason Mowers
Brady Ramon
Cameron Ricks
Halle Robicheaux
Meghan Rousset
Kylie Sabido
Jason Schexnaildre
Carlo Sharpe
Emily Sofranec
Olivia Stant
Michael Theriot
Roberto Villalobos
Ella Wang
Emma Williams
Kasey Williams
from Fr. Seiler, Fr. Charles, Fr. Mark and
Staff of St. Edward
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ALTAR SERVER AWARDS The annual banquet for our altar servers, which is sponsored and prepared by the members of STEAM and the Blessed
Seelos Knights of Columbus, was held on May 15 in the cafeteria. Altar servers and their families enjoyed a delicious
meal. Afterwards, all of our young servers were applauded and recognized for their outstanding service at the altar
during the past year. Fr. Charles presented awards to the following servers:
Connor Gourgues
4th Grade Server of the Year
Christian Courtade
6th Grade Server of the Year
Andrew Cavignac
7th Grade Server of the Year
Altar Server Team of the Year : Team # 5:
Mason Burgess, Jack Segretto, T.J. Burgess-Captain
(Not pictured: Christian Courtade)
Thank you all for your service at our Lord’s Table.
Randy Carter, Gabriel Jordan
(Not pictured Matthew Chauvin)
High School Seniors
Joseph Nugent
High School Server of the Year
Mrs. Stef Harber
Thank you for your years of service
and dedication to this ministry!
Mark Johnson
5th Grade Server of the Year
Matthew Chauvin
Outstanding Altar Server of the Year
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THURSDAY, JUNE 1 Founder’s Day Celebration—Mass at 6 p.m. with
Eddy Awards Presentation
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Lay Carmelites—6 p.m. in the Parish Center
SUNDAY, JUNE 4—PENTECOST Adoration & Benediction—Follows 4:30 p.m. Mass
SUNDAYS, JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 STEAM Adult Cabbageball—6 p.m. in the
parking lot
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 Evangelization Meeting—7 p.m. in the Parish Center
WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28
Parish Choir—7 p.m. in church
SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Prayer & Presence Ministry—Meets in the gathering
space after the 8:30 a.m. Mass
Cool Zoo Night—7-10 p.m. at Audubon Zoo
MONDAYS, JUNE 12, 19, 26 STEAM Children’s Cabbageball—6-9 p.m. in the
parking lot
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Hour of Intercession to Pray for Priests, Deacons and
Religious— 9:30 a.m. in church
St. Vincent de Paul—7 p.m. in the Parish Center
THURSDAYS, JUNE 15, 22, 29 STEAM Children’s Cabbageball—6-9 p.m. in the
parking lot
SATURDAY, JUNE 17 St. Jude Center Volunteers—Meet at 10 a.m. at church
SUNDAY, JUNE 18—CORPUS CHRISTI / FATHER’S DAY
Corpus Christi Procession—following the 8 a.m. Mass
MONDAY, JUNE 19 Lay Carmelites—7 p.m. in the Parish Center
TUESDAY, JUNE 20
Baptismal Seminar—7 p.m. in the Parish Center
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
Hilltoppers Luncheon/Meeting—11 a.m.
The 2018 Mass Intention Book will open on
Wednesday, July 5 at 9 a.m. Please come to the Parish
Center to choose the particular dates you would like.
Mass Offerings are $5 each. The Parish Office is open
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23 Cenacle of Our Loving Mother—6:30 p.m. in church
SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Memorial Service for All Deceased—1 p.m. in church
Oblates of St. Benedict—2 p.m. in the Parish Center
Farewell Reception for Fr. Charles and Fr. Mark—
following the 4 p.m. Mass in the cafeteria
SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Baptisms—1:30 p.m. in church
CYO Social—5:30 p.m. in the Parish Center
MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 26-30 Vacation Bible School—9-12 Noon
Most Reverend Alfred C.
Hughes presided over the
Mass on Thursday, April 27,
where 43 parishioners
received the sacrament of
Confirmation. Please pray
that these young adults will
continue to stay close to the
Lord by using the gifts and
fruits received in this
Sacrament. Congratulations
to all!
On Palm Sunday, the Children’s Liturgy was eager to
learn about the meaning and significance of the palms.
The Children’s Liturgy (ages 3 —7) meets each week
during the 10 a.m. Mass.
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Ladies Council is proud to announce its 2017-18 Board:
