Clarion Herald

New Orleans November 4, 2006

CLARION HERALD

Parish Potpourri: (From preceding page) South Carolina. ST. GENEVIEVE (Slidell): Father Roel Lungay will lead a day of prayer and reflection Nov. 11 beginning at 11 a.m. and ending with the 5 p.m. Mass. Parishioners are asked to participate and pray for healing and restoration of the parish and parish families. There will be adoration in the votive shrine from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m… Knights of Columbus Council 9769 held a successful dinner Oct. 21. ST. GERTRUDE (Des Allemands): Sixteen teenagers received the sacrament of confirmation Nov. 2 at St. Anthony in Luling: Amber Bergeron, Jonathan Bishop, Heather Brien, Clint Chaisson, Courtney Crockett, Ty Comardelle, Cameron DeJean, Ashley Dufrene, Lyndon Eusea, Jaques Griffin, Jeremy Hogan, Stephanie Granier, Kayla Kimball, Rachel Marcotte, Lauren Matherne and Chase Waguespack… The Hope Monstrance will visit the parish Nov. 11-16, concluding Nov. 16 with 4:30 p.m. Mass, adoration, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and blessing. ST. HENRY (New Orleans): The “Christmas With Kole” concert, featuring pianist Ronnie Kole, will be Dec. 3, starting with a patron party at 11 a.m. and the noon concert. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. ST. HUBERT (Garyville): The parish will celebrate a special Thanksgiving vigil Mass for all parish families Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m., followed by hot bread and butter and wine reception… About 30 new houses are being constructed within the territorial boundaries of the parish. ST. JAMES MAJOR (New Orleans): The parish hall is being renovated… Everyone is rejoicing that a traffic light at Gentilly Boulevard and Lafaye Street is now operating… The Sodality will meet in the rectory after the 10 a.m. Mass Nov. 5... CCD classes are held each Sunday in the rectory at 9 a.m. ST. JANE DE CHANTAL (Abita Springs): The parish held a farewell dinner Oct. 29 for Father Quentin Moody, who had been in residence since July. He is leaving to become the new administrator of St. Augustine parish… Bishop Roger Morin will confirm more than 30 teenagers Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. ST. JEROME (Kenner): Father James Jeanfreau will be installed as new pastor Nov. 5 at a special 11:30 a.m. Mass. There will be no 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Mass on Nov. 5. Msgr. Andrew Taormina, dean of the East Jefferson Deanery, will do the installation… The parish will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico, at the 12:30 p.m.

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Deaneries I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII

Mass Nov. 19. ST. JOACHIM (Marrero): Newly elected members of the Men’s Club are Joe Guidry, president; E.J. Guidry, vice president; Leroy Courteaux, secretary; Clarence Schultz, treasurer; and Bobby Allemore, guard. ST. JOAN OF ARC (LaPlace): The parish is seeking a full-time, paid youth minister to maintain and expand its high school youth ministry program. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and resume to Father William O’Riordan, Pastor, St. Joan of Arc Church, 529 West 5th St., LaPlace, LA 70068. ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS (Lacombe): The parish will begin its vigil Mass at 5 p.m. beginning Nov. 4. This will be a year-round time for the Vigil Mass. The schedule change was endorsed by 88 percent of parishioners who returned a survey… The Knights of Columbus will have a pancake breakfast Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $4 for all you can eat. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (Folsom): In anticipation of the family fair, Wilma Ferran and the ladies who volunteer their time will hold a garage sale at the “Big Barn” Nov. 17-18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed to prepare for the sale and help on the sale days. Contact Ferran at (985) 796-8681. ST. JOSEPH (New Orleans): The public is invited to attend a bankruptcy workshop at the church Nov. 9 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. A professional will be on hand to answer questions and provide information... Presentation Sister Vera Butler was recently honored at Mass for receiving Extension Magazine’s “Lumen Christi” award. S T. J O S E P H T H E W O R K E R (Marrero): The recent parish family picnic was a big success. Special thanks to Rayfield and Barbara White, the Knights of Peter Claver, Al Gordon, Elvina Beevers, Murphy Clark, Jim Thomas, Nellie Bartholomew, Joyce Jeffrey, Lillian Johnson, Bernice Jackson, the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Shandrell Briscoe, D.J. Knighten and members of the Health Ministry and Family Life Ministry. ST. LEO THE GREAT (New Orleans): The parish is gathering names for a meeting of St. Raphael the Archangel Church to discuss the parish. Phone St. Leo the Great rectory at 945-8750 for more information. The meeting date has not been set. ST. LOUIS KING OF FRANCE (Metairie): The Pastoral Council’s new members are Louise Brunies, Bobby Guillot, Glen Hampton, Sherrill Lemoine, Mary Ann Morriz, Jo Ann Puccia and Beverly Viloria… Sixth-graders Ashley Ory and Ashley Rieffel have been

selected as members of the Louisiana AllState elementary Choir. S T. LU K E T H E E VA N G E L I S T (Slidell): The time of the Saturday vigil Mass has changed to 4 p.m. ST. MARGARET MARY (Slidell): The Pastoral Council hosted a pot luck dinner last week to commemorate Priesthood Sunday and to show appreciation for Fathers Lanaux Rareshide, Luis Henao and Thomas Kilasara… “Building a Strong Foundation” is the theme for the parish mission to be held Nov. 13-16 in the church, starting at 7 p.m. Deacon Glenn and Linda Harmon will lead the mission… Parish singles will host a dance Nov. 17 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The dance is open to married couples and singles. Tickets are $10 per person… The school will celebrate its 40th anniversary Nov. 17 with a Mass at 8:30 a.m. ST. MARK (Ama): The parish will hold a Cajun Dance Nov. 12 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $6. There will be food and drinks, including beer and wine and live music… St. Mark’s will host a dinner play, “The Voices from Louisiana,” Nov. 15. The Evacuation Theatre Troupe will bring an original play that tells the story of the history, hardships and humor of Louisiana from the Louisiana Purchase to the present time. Phone the rectory at 450-9059 to reserve a table. ST. MARTHA (Harvey): Martha’s Friends will sponsor a turkey bingo Nov. 18 following the 5 p.m. Mass. The bingo will take place in the Parish Hall and will include food, beverages and door prizes… The church will host the show, “Late Night Catechism II,” Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, and there will be general seating. ST. MARY MAGDALEN (Metairie): The Office of Religious Education is offering an Institute of Catechetics and Spirituality course titled, “Creed I: Trinity” for basic and and/or renewal certification.

It will be held Nov. 4 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The master catechist will be Carole Obrokta, director of the ORE… In an effort to focus more attention on the eucharistic adoration, the parish will host a holy hour with the Hope Monstrance Nov. 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the church. ST. PETER (Covington): Twenty-three St. Peter school fourth-graders recently participated in the Archdiocesan Children’s Mission at Holy Name of Mary Church. Michelle Chantry won first place in the Mission Day Poster Contest and Theresa White received second-place honors in the Essay, Raps and Poems Division… Encounter Jesus, an evening of adoration, praise and worship for high school students with Father John Capuci will be held Nov. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. in St. Mary’s Hall… Confirmation preparation classes resume Nov. 5 and 12, and Dec. 3 and 10 in the Ministry Center from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m… The Parents’ Club is sponsoring a Green and Blue Gala Nov. 10 at the Maritime Museum in Madisonville from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. The adult evening will feature a $10,000 Countdown Raffle and silent auction. Tickets are $120 for two. ST. PETER (Reserve): The 2006 Humanitarian Holiday Outreach Program, sponsored by the parish and the local Knights of Columbus, has limited eligibility to parishioners of St. Peter and residents of Reserve by recommendation only. A parishioner may recommend a friend by phoning the rectory on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Deadline for applications is Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. STS. PETER AND PAUL (Pearl River): November activities in the parish include a Grand Adults pot luck lunch in the Parish Hall Nov. 6, and a meeting by the Antonians (a men’s charitable group) in the Parish Hall Nov. 7 at 7 p.m… A Sweet

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