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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. Andrew Gutierrez
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 and 5:30 pm Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 9:00 am 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 5:00 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) Stations of the Cross (Fridays 2:45 pm & 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.
“Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love!”
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church March 1, 2020
First Sunday of Lent
Established in 1921
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Mass Intentions Saturday, February 29 4:00 pm Adam C. Dicks † Kevin Michael Jeanes † John Martin † Joseph C. McGinnis † Will McInnis † Steve Montgomery † Robert August Quinn † John Randazza † Nelwyn Rains Stuart † Sunday, March 1 7:00 am Marie and Charles Derbes † 9:00 am Parish Family 11:00 am Rebecca Smith Brown † Jude Clark † Louis and Barbara de Reiul † Patrick J. Farrelly, Jr. † Angelique Fox † Kevin Michael Jeanes † Lenny Labiche Gavin Langston Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Legrand † John Martin † Parish Family Randy Perrone † Dr. Mark J. Peters † Robert August Quinn † John Randazza † 5:30 pm Morris Schneider † Monday, March 2 9:00 am Cassandra Cormick † 5:30 pm Kevin Jeanes † Tuesday, March 3 9:00 am Alida Vliet † 5:30 pm Holly Elizabeth Teachworth † Wednesday, March 4 9:00 am Clyde Catoir † 5:30 pm Rita Carter † Thursday, March 5 9:00 am Sr. Imelda Moriarty, CCVI † 5:30 pm Nelwyn Rains Stuart † Friday, March 6 9:00 am Patrick McGinity † 5:30 pm Joyce Catoir †
First Sunday of Lent Today’s Readings First Reading: The man and the woman ate the fruit of the one tree that God had told them to avoid, and their shame overtook them (Genesis 2). Psalm: Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned (Psalm 51). Second Reading: Death reigned from Adam to Moses, but now grace and life abound in Christ Jesus (Romans 5). Gospel: Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit and there he fasted for forty days and forty nights (Matthew 4). Readings for the Week Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: First Sunday of Lent Tuesday: St. Katharine Drexel Wednesday: St. Casimir Friday: World Day of Prayer; Abstinence; First Friday Saturday: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity; First Saturday Scripture Reflection The first Sunday of the season of Lent always includes a Gospel account of the temptation of the Lord Jesus in the desert by the devil. This year, the story is set against the backdrop of the first reading from Genesis, which recounts the very first temptation by the devil. That story is set in a garden of delight. The Gospel story is set in the desert. As believers, we know that temptation comes our way in our own gardens of delight as well as the deserts of our lives. As Lent begins, our attention is drawn to that temptation within each of us to become like God—we want control, power, and answers to all of life’s difficult questions. As communities of faith, we are given this season of repentance so that we can join our hearts with others on the difficult journey of conversion. We look to God and to one another for strength against temptation.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 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 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! St. Michael the Archangel Prayer 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 Heavenly 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 Josephine Meyers
The Chapel of the Holy Innocents Candle is In Memory of Whitney Robau
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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Parish News
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!
• Molly Childress
• Leonardo, Caitlin, and Miles Hernandez Kingsley
• Lee Riley Additional Daily Masses and Stations of the Cross Evening daily Mass is being offered Monday-Friday, 5:30 pm, throughout Lent, and Stations of the Cross are being prayed on Fridays at 2:45 pm and 6 pm, in church. Please note the time change for the weekday evening Mass, and the time change for Friday stations as a result of the Mass time change. Adult Confirmation Preparation to Begin in March Are you Catholic, but were never confirmed? SCS will offer a series of four meetings for adults in preparation for Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020. For more information, please contact Joni Maurer, [email protected], or call the parish office at 835-9343. University Chapel Choir to Sing at Mass: March 1 Please welcome the University of Portland Chapel Choir, who will be joining the SCS music ministry at 9 am and 11 am Mass, Sunday, March 1. These talented college musicians and singers, under the direction of Maureen Briare, are visiting from Oregon and offered to share their gifts with the St. Catherine community while in town. Fellowship Sunday: March 1 Sunday, March 1, is Fellowship Sunday. All are invited to gather in the Melancon Center after the 9 am Mass to visit with new and long-time parishioners, and to enjoy coffee and doughnuts. Jeff Cavins Speaking at St. Catherine: March 2
Renowned speaker and author Jeff Cavins will speak on “The Way Love Feels: A Look at the Cross of Christ,” Monday, March 2, 7-8:30 pm, in the church. In this talk, Jeff explores the transforming power of Christ's love poured out for us upon the cross and explains how the cross is the full expression of love.
We often want to live in the ideal world of comfort and predictability, where our needs are met, but most of life is full of things that don't go our way and are painful. Jeff defines the difference between the ideal life and real life, showing that if we understand suffering, we can incorporate it into loving those around us and our life can take on new meaning. The trials of life should not be impediments to real living. Instead we should see them as ways of really living. Jeff will explain how to transform those things that we don't like into the holiness of God. By showing us how the cross is the perfect expression of love, Jeff will help us see that real life is the opportunity to love in the sacrificial manner in which Christ loved us. No Greater Love Studies: March 3 & 4 and April 2 Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a five-session biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us and has the potential to draw those who enter into it closer to Jesus than they ever have been. Participants will walk step by step with Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Mount of Calvary, gaining new insights and coming to a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love. Three No Greater Love study groups are planned at St. Catherine during Lent: Tuesday mornings—March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; 10 am-noon, in the Melancon Center; and Wednesday mornings—March 4, 11, 18, and 25, and April 1, also in the Melancon Center, 10 am-noon. Please contact Carol Rooney, [email protected] or 460-0318, to join the Tuesday or Wednesday morning study. There also will be a Thursday morning group that will meet on April 2, 16, 23, and 30, and May 6. Contact Denise Redman, [email protected], to join the Thursday morning group.
Grief Support Group to Begin Meeting: March 4 Are you struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one? To assist you in this difficult journey, St. Catherine is offering a Grief Support Group. Beginning in March, this 10-week program is designed to guide participants through the four stages of grief using The New Day Journal by Sr. Mauryeen O’Brien as well as a variety of activities including prayer, small group discussions, scripture, selected readings, and journaling. The group will meet beginning Wednesday, March 4, from 10-11:30 am in the Melancon Center St. Teresa of Calcutta room. If you are interested in participating in this program or have any questions, please contact Patricia Lawson at [email protected] or 860-214-2681 or Becky Steppe at [email protected] or 289-6636. Daylight Savings Time to Begin: March 7 Daylight savings time will begin at 2 am on Sunday, March 8. Please remember to move timekeeping devices forward one hour before retiring on Saturday, March 7. Youth Mass and CYO Night: March 8 All Junior High (6-7th grade) and High School students (8-12th grade) are invited to our monthly Youth Mass, held next Sunday, March 8, at 5:30 pm in the Church. After Mass, all high school students (8-12th grade) are invited to the Youth Room for the monthly youth night and dinner from 6:30-8 pm. Gala Information, Tickets, Sponsorships: March 21 This year’s Gala, “Lights. Camera. AUCTION,” is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 8 pm-midnight, with a patron party at 6:30 pm. For more information, to buy tickets, or to sponsor the Gala, visit the Gala website at bidpal.net/scsgala. Kids 4 Jesus Volunteers Needed SCS Kids for Jesus (K4J) Vacation Bible School is scheduled for Tuesday-Friday, May 26-29. Volunteers are needed for the leadership team as well as during K4J Vacation Bible School week. Please contact Tram Jacobs ([email protected]) or Miranda Powell ([email protected]) by Friday, March 6, to volunteer. Collection Totals Due to the bulletin production deadline, the February 22-23 collection totals were unavailable. They will be reported in the March 8 bulletin.
Director of Youth Ministry Position Available St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Metairie, LA, is accepting applications for a full-time Director of Youth Ministry. The youth minister will be responsible for developing and overseeing a comprehensive youth ministry program for junior high students (grades 6-7) and high school students (grades 8-12) as well as the Confirmation program and Parish School of Religion. The goal of our youth ministry is to form disciples of Jesus Christ. Applicants must be a practicing Catholic and be able to relate well with teenagers and adult volunteers. Three years of experience working with youth and a bachelor’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or a related field are preferred. Please send cover letter, résumé, and references to Reverend Timothy Hedrick, [email protected], by Wednesday, March 25. (Please note in the subject line, “Director of Youth Ministry.”) For more information, visit scschurch.com/employment.
SCS Parish Census: February 29-April 19 St. Catherine of Siena is conducting a parish census! At the weekend Masses from February 29-March 1 through April 18-19, we are counting those who are members of our parish family. We are doing this by asking parishioners to check the information that we DO have already, and making corrections or additions as needed. The information that needs to be checked is in binders located in the narthex of the church and will be available both before and after all weekend Masses. There will be volunteers at each table to help and answer questions. Please, be vigilant, especially with your contact information, as this will be our main source of communication with you. Thank you very much for your help and cooperation in this matter. We could not do this without you! Please contact parishioner Georgine Bienert, at [email protected] or 813-9679, with any questions or concerns.
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Saturday, February 29 Sunday, March 1 Monday, March 2 Tuesday, March 3
3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 7:00 pm Wedding (C) 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) 9:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 10:00 am Fellowship Sunday (MC) 10:00 am PSR (S) 10:10 am Reconciliation 7th-10th (C) 11:00 am Sunday Mass / Children’s Church (C) 11:00 am Childcare (MC) 12:15 pm Baptisms (C) 5:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass / Troop 230 (C) 6:30 pm Troop 230 (CAF)
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Timeline (MC) 5:00 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 5:30 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:00 pm Rosary for Healing (C) 6:00 pm CYO Board and Leadership Meeting (YR) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 7:00 pm LTMTP (MC) 7:00 pm Jeff Cavins Talk (C)
8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am LTMTP Part I (MC) 10:00 am LTMTP Part II (MC) 5:00 pm Liturgy Committee (CR) 5:30 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:00 pm Vigil Mass Choir Practice (C) 6:30 pm Alpha (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 7:00 pm Baptismal Seminar (CR)
Wednesday, March 4 Thursday, March 5 Friday, March 6 Saturday, March 7 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:45 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am St. Joseph Cookie Bagging (MC) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 2:00 pm K4J (MC) 3:00 pm Daisy Troop (MC) 5:30 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:00 pm MC Basketball (G) 6:30 pm LTMTP (CR) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC) 6:45 pm Wedding Rehearsal (C) 7:00 pm Greece Trip Meet & Greet (R) 7:00 pm Bible Study: Young Adult Series (CR)
8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 2:45 pm Stations of the Cross 1st-7th (C) 3:00 pm Junior Girl Scout Troop 40061 (CR) 3:00 pm Troop 44601 (MC) 3:15 pm Daisy Troop 40522 (MC) 3:15 pm Daisy Troop 40424 (MC) 3:30 pm Junior Girl Scout Troop 42606 (MC) 5:30 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross (C)
8:00 am Men’s Conference (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 6:30 pm Wedding (C)
SVdP FOOD COLLECTION
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME MOVE CLOCKS FORWARD
ONE HOUR UPON RETIRING
6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (MC) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am School Mass 1st-7th (C) 10:00 am SVdP Meeting (CR) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am Grief Support Group (MC) 2:30 pm Brownie Troop 41024 (MC) 5:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 5:30 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:30 pm Men’s Club Meeting (CAF) 6:30 pm Adult Confirmation (CR) 7:00 pm CYO With Wednesday (YR) 7:00 pm RCIA Review (MC) 7:00 pm Middle School Variety Show (B)
Weekly Calendar: February 29-March 7
Field of Dreams Capital Campaign Total Cost of the Field of Dreams $2,750,000
Donations Collected and Pledged $1,535,800
Goal Remaining $1,214,200
Thank you for your generosity! For more information about the Field of Dreams, visit: www.scschurch.com/field.
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Parish News CYO St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser: March 15 Please support the St. Catherine CYO youth by parking your car in the SCS parking lot for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday, March 15; donations $20. SCS Parish Mission with Paul George: March 23-25
National speaker, life coach, and consultant Paul George will present this year’s parish mission, Monday-Wednesday, March 23-25, 7-8 pm, in the church. Paul has spent over 23 years helping people discover "the art of living" through searching themselves, discovering a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and finding true happiness. Throughout these years, he has served in various capacities, including president of a nonprofit, speaker, mentor, consultant, coach, author, diocesan director, youth minister, and college campus minister. It's his role as husband and father that Paul most cherishes. His personal mission is to love God, his wife, his
children, and his neighbors as God loves. His book, Rethink Happiness, was released in May 2018. Paul received an undergraduate degree in education and kinesiology and a master's degree in theological studies from the University of Dallas. Thursday Evening Romans Study: April 2 An evening study of Romans will begin on Thursday, April 2 (no meeting on Holy Thursday, April 9). The meetings will take place from 6:45-8 pm in the Melancon Center. The cost is $30. Please contact Mary Jeandron, [email protected] or 858-4464 to register. Crawfish Cookoff: April 18 The Crawfish Cookoff will be Saturday, April 18, 2-8 pm. Pre-sale tickets will be available for purchase soon, at scschurch.com/cookoff. Please tell family and friends!
New—Two Sports Camps this Summer at SCS! Sports camps for incoming 4th-7th graders have been added to the 2020 St. Catherine of Siena summer camp offerings. Camp A is scheduled for July 13-17, and Camp B, July 20-24. Capacity for the sports camps will be approximately 30 campers per session. SCS Summer camp sessions will be as follows: Session 1—June 1-12; Session 2—June 15-26; and Session 3—June 29-July 10 (holiday on July 3). Registration
packets for 2020 summer camp are available at scschurch.com/summercamp. Additional information for parents is posted at scschurch.com/parentinfo. Also available at scschurch.com/summercamp are applications for the Junior High Volunteer Service Program and Staff and Counselor positions. Prayer Partners Needed for Adoration Chapel Committed Eucharistic adorers are appreciated for any weekly day and time. Adorers are especially needed, however, for the following hours: Sunday—3-4 am, 3-4 pm, and 4-5 pm; Monday—12 midnight-1 am, 3-4 pm, and 10-11 pm; Wednesday—12 midnight-1 am and 2-3 pm; Friday—3-4 pm, 8-9 pm, 9-10 pm, and 10-11 pm; and Saturday—4-5 pm, 6-7 pm, 7-8 pm, and 11 pm-12 midnight. Please contact Mary Jeandron, [email protected] or 858-4464, about committing to an hour or block of time. St. Catherine of Siena is blessed to have perpetual Eucharistic adoration in its Chapel of the Holy Innocents. For more information about Eucharistic adoration, including three videos ranging from one minute to 24 minutes in length, please visit scschurch.com/adoration-chapel (Ps. 46:11). Archdiocesan Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration: June 7 Archdiocesan Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration: Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 3 pm at St. Philip Neri (Metairie). Each couple will receive a certificate and picture with Archbishop Aymond. This event is for couples married 50 years or more. Please register by Friday, March 20th by contacting Debbie in the parish office or go to nolacatholic.org/wedding-anniversary. Please note this celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. Attendance of Mass for Sunday obligation will have to be met within one's parish.
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Parish Snapshots
Above (left): The Men’s Club sponsored a Father-Son night at a Pelicans Game. After the game, they had the opportunity to go down on the court. Thank you to Matthew W. Byrd and Ryan Chin for coordinating the event! (Right): School and parish staff during a day of retreat at Notre Dame Seminary. Thank you to Jason Angelette for leading the retreat! (Left and below): SCS students received Pelican Prizes for participating in the Knights of Columbus annual Free Throw Contest. Five of eight of our Free Throw Champions participated in the District Level and three advanced to Regional Level competition. (Center): school faculty members attended the Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference.
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Archdiocesan News God’s Special Children Mass: March 1 All are invited to attend a Very Special Mass for persons with special needs and their families and friends, on Sunday, March 1, 2 pm, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, in Metairie. Refreshments will be served immediately after Mass. St. Francis Xavier is totally wheelchair accessible and has off-street parking. Call Joy Zainey at 834-5865 or visit godsspecialchildren.org for more information.
St. Angela Merici Lenten Mission: March 1-2 “The Crucifixion and its Significance” is the theme for the St. Angela Merici Lenten Mission, Sunday and Monday, March 1 and 2, 7 pm in the church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie. Fr. Patrick Carr, parochial vicar at St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington, will preach the mission. Contact the St. Angela church office, 835-0324, for information. Discerning God’s Presence at all Times: March 2 Learn to use St. Ignatius of Loyola’s time-honored rules of discernment for both life-changing and ordinary, everyday decisions, during a series of Monday evening sessions at the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (ASC), 2501 Maine Avenue, Metairie. ASC executive director, Sr. Dorothy Trosclair, OP, will present the series, which will meet on March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 7-9 pm. Visit nolacatholic.org/asc, call 861-3254, or email [email protected], for information or to register.
St. Edward the Confessor Mission: March 2-4 Fr. Sidney Speaks will preach on the theme, “Recover to Rise,” at the St. Edward the Confessor parish mission, Monday-Wednesday, March 2-4, at 7 pm at St. Edward, 4921 West Metairie Avenue, Metairie. Fr. Speaks will hear confessions on Tuesday from 5-6 pm and after Tuesday’s mission talk. Contact the church office, 888-0703, for information. Fr. Nile Gross on the Eucharist: March 2-4 “The Eucharist: A Mystery to be Lived,” presented by Fr. Nile Gross, is the topic for the Our Lady of Divine Providence (OLDP) Lenten mission, Monday-Wednesday, March 2-4, 7 pm, at OLDP, 1000 North Starrett Road, Metairie. Fr. Nile serves as director of liturgy and professor of liturgical and sacramental theology at Notre Dame Seminary. He also is director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Worship. For more information about the mission contact OLDP at 466-4511.
Walking with Jesus—Lent 2020: March 4-6 Fr. Lee Poche will present “Walking with Jesus—Lent 2020,” a weekend retreat for women, Wednesday-Friday, March 4-6, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. Visit neworleansretreats.org or call 267-9604 for more information.
Spiritual Ups and Downs—Ignatian Tips: March 7 A Lenten morning of reflection, “Spiritual Ups and Downs: Tips from St. Ignatius,” will be presented by Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, Saturday, March 7, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 2701 State Street, New Orleans. Registration begins at 8:30 am and the event concludes with 11:30 am Mass. Fr. Thibodeaux is pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Church in New Orleans. For more information or to preregister, contact Liz Broekman, [email protected].
Hanging onto Hope Book Study: March 9 Jeanne Burmaster and Janet Trahan, associate directors of the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (ASC), will facilitate a Monday morning study of Sr. Melannie Svoboda, SND’s Hanging onto Hope, at the ASC, 2501 Maine Avenue, Metairie. The group will meet on March 9, 16, 23, and 30, 10 am-noon. For more information or to register, visit nolacatholic.org/asc, email archspirctr@arch-no-org, or call 861-3254. The cost is $40 (adjustments can be made).
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius: March 13-15 Fr. Jacob DuMont, LC, will present a Thursday-Saturday women’s retreat on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, March 13-15, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. Visit neworleansretreats.org or call 267-9604 for more information.
Converging Roads Health Care Ethics Conference—Dignity & Disability in Medicine: March 14 For more information or to register for the March 14 conference, visit convergingroads.com or email [email protected].
LTMTP Weekend of Prayer: March 19-22 This year’s Lord, Teach Me To Pray (LTMTP) Weekend of Prayer is scheduled for Thursday-Sunday, March 19-22, at the Airport Hilton Hotel, 901 Airline Drive, Kenner. For more information and to download the Weekend of Prayer registration form, visit lordteachmetopray.com. Talk on Local History of the Ursulines: March 27 Emilie Gagnet Leumas, PhD, CA, CRM, will present “Women on the Move: The Ursulines in New Orleans,” Friday, March 27, 6:30-8:30 pm, at the home of 1937 Ursuline alumna Mary Ann Glorioso Valentino, 4 Audubon Place, New Orleans. Visit [email protected] or call 473-6750 for more information. CCRNO 2020 Healing Conference: March 27-29 “Thy Kingdom Come” is the theme for the Catholic Charismatic Conference, Friday-Sunday, March 27-29, at the Copeland Tower Suites and Conference Center, 2601 Severn Avenue, Metairie. Visit www.ccrno.org or call the CCRNO office at 828-1368 for information.
Sacramental Preparation Baptism — Baptisms take place after 11 am Mass each weekend. Contact Marion Eigenbrod, [email protected], to begin the preparation process. Information about baptism is posted at scschurch.com/baptism, as is a PDF of the baptism paperwork. Confirmation (Teen) — Confirmation will be celebrated for 11th and 12th graders in February. Classes begin in September. For more information, please contact Paula Atchley, [email protected]. Confirmation (Adult) — Adult Confirmation is celebrated each year on Pentecost Sunday with the Archbishop. Classes take place in the Spring. For more information, please contact Joni Maurer, [email protected]. Marriage — Please contact a priest at least eight 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 homebound or hospitalized and in need of the sacrament. Funerals — Please contact a priest before making arrangements with the funeral home.
Letter from the Archbishop March 1, 2020 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As we enter into this Lenten Season, God calls us to an honest, grace-filled assessment of our weakness and sins. The Church's call to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving brings us to a conversion of heart and unites us to the love of Christ. I sincerely pray that your Lenten journey will be one that leads you to newness of life and blessings for you and your family. With the technological advances in our culture and a growing awareness of the dangers that come with this, we as a Church are called to protect and promote unity and the need for strong relationships within the family. When a family is truly connected they are more aware of the ways in which their children and grandchildren are struggling, especially in regards to the effects of exposure to dangerous content online. This first Sunday of Lent, we in the Archdiocese of New Orleans invite all parents, parishes, schools, and all organizations to learn more about this common struggle and how we can protect and provide healing for our loved ones, especially our children. Your parish has new resources to help you understand and confidently address this issue and act with God's love and mercy toward those in your homes and organizations. May Lent be a blessing for you and your family and a renewed experience of God's mercy. Know that you will be remembered in my prayers, and please remember me in yours. Wishing you God's blessings, I am Sincerely in Christ, Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond Archbishop of New Orleans
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Parish Contacts
Parish Staff Rev. Timothy Hedrick, J.C.L., Pastor [email protected], ext. 1501 Rev. Andrew Gutierrez, Parochial Vicar [email protected], ext. 1502 Deacon Mike Coney [email protected], ext. 1521 Deacon Paul Hauck [email protected], ext. 1522 Deacon Don Richard, ext. 1523 [email protected] Denise Allain, Financial Manager [email protected], ext. 1503 Keys Arnold, Facilities Director [email protected] Charmaine Barberito, Financial Assistant [email protected], ext. 1515 Mary Bielski, Director of Youth Ministry [email protected], ext. 1510 Marion Eigenbrod, Baptism Coordinator [email protected], 267-9505 Lorraine Hess, Director of Music Ministry [email protected] Jeanie Favret, Wedding Coordinator [email protected], 583-3438 Mary Johnson, Receptionist / Bulletin Editor [email protected], ext. 1500 Kimberlie Kilroy, Principal [email protected], 831-1166 Joni Parent Maurer, Director of Evangelization [email protected], ext. 1509 Raymond Nash, Custodian Kim Piraro, Rectory & Church Office Coordinator [email protected], ext. 1512 Miranda Powell, Office Assistant [email protected], ext. 1509 Debbie Romagosa, Administrative Assistant [email protected], ext. 1504
Parish Ministry Contacts
Worship
Altar Servers Kerry Dominique 481-7691 [email protected] Eucharistic Ministers Norman Romagosa 301-7149 [email protected] Lectors Randi Robarts 905-6343 [email protected] Music Ministry Lorraine Hess 722-4443 [email protected] Rosary Altar Society Donna Hummel 451-7456 [email protected] Ushers Georges Legrand 583-9425 [email protected]
Grow
Spiritually
Adoration Chapel Mary Jeandron 887-3063 [email protected] Alpha Pam Truxillo 281-755-6667 [email protected] Bible Study Carol Rooney 460-0318 [email protected] Becoming Catholic: RCIA Kurt Garcia 957-7100 [email protected] Confirmation (Teen) 835-9343 Confirmation (Adult) Jennifer Collins
Joni Parent Maurer 610-2728 494-3418 [email protected]
[email protected] FAMILIA Lori Lundgren 723-5170 [email protected] Legion of Mary Ken Krey 289-2465 [email protected] Lord, Teach Me To Pray Karen Babbitt 837-1049 [email protected]
Men of St. Joseph Harry Hardin Don Engler
756-0822 908-2392
[email protected] [email protected]
Parish School of Religion 835-9343 Prayer Line Carl Hellmers
Yvonne Hellmers 833-1197 [email protected] Prayer Teams Dcn. Mike Coney 835-9343 [email protected] Radio Rosary Mickey Lacombe 432-8275 [email protected] Young Adult Ministry Fr. Andrew Gutierrez 985-9343 [email protected]
Service
Feeding the Homeless Barbara Renaudin 833-1945 [email protected]
Homebound Visitation Beth Gambel 427-5669 [email protected] Hotel Hope Janet Meyers 343-1315 [email protected]
Meals on Wheels Mary Sue Battle 583-0955 [email protected]
Prison Ministry Mark Truxillo 510-4563 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel 267-9507 [email protected]
Family Life
Childcare / Nursery Jazmin Gutierrez 835-9343 [email protected] Family Life Paul & Lil Hauck 834-2728 [email protected] Fellowship Sunday Pat Higginbotham 835-8419 [email protected] Grief Support Group Patricia Lawson 860-214-2681 [email protected] Knights of Columbus Richard Haffner 583-4349 [email protected] Marriage Preparation Anand & Maya Irimpen 834-9269 [email protected]
Men’s Club Mike Cascio Bobby Brulet
463-4110 606-1702 [email protected]
[email protected] Prime Time Judy Watts 828-4524 [email protected]
Respect Life Committee Michelle Guillot Jeff Guillot
451-0178 451-2746
[email protected] [email protected]
School Kimberlie Kilroy 831-1166 [email protected]
School Co-op Karon Cooper Antoinette Bearden
220-8262 817-504-7802
[email protected] [email protected]
Violence Prevention Christi Sumich 909-2394 [email protected]
Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry Rich Baudry 442-7013
931-0271 [email protected] [email protected]
Women’s Club Kim Navarre 920-8463 [email protected]
Youth
Boy Scouts Bryan Roser 722-7372 [email protected] Children’s Liturgy 835-9343 Cub Scouts Girard Boineau
Yvette Lionnet 228-3632 309-0471 [email protected]
[email protected] CYO Mary Bielski 835-9343 [email protected]
Girl Scouts Helen Fish 220-4744 [email protected] K4J VBS Tram Jacobs
Michelle Alley 400-8726 382-8930 [email protected]
[email protected] Summer Camp Matt Orillion 831-2688 [email protected]
Advisory
Acts 29 Joni Parent Maurer 835-9343 [email protected]
Finance Council Charlie Giraud 343-2107 [email protected]
Liturgy Committee Patricia Fitzpatrick 430-1136 [email protected]
Matthew 25 Sheryl Brown 400-4958 [email protected] Pastoral Council Norman Romagosa 301-7149 [email protected] School Board Peter Kernion [email protected]
Bereavement Ministry Becky Steppe 289-6636 [email protected]
Joining our Parish
Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena Parish! Anyone interested in joining the parish, please fill out a gold registration form located in the gathering area of the Church and return it to the parish office. Register online by visiting scschurch.com/welcome, completing the form found under “I Want to Join,” and emailing it to Debbie at [email protected].
Bulletin Deadline To be considered for publication, bulletin notices must be received in the parish office, via email to [email protected], by Friday at noon, nine days before the Sunday for which the notice is intended.
