St. Catherine of siena catholic church · 28/07/2019 · Doris Barrios † Elaine Blaeser Jonathan Catoir † Wendy Clesi † Joseph Costa, Sr. † ... Ashley, and John, III, Manolakis

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 — Thursday 8:30 am — 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am — 2 pm (Summer Hours)

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 Wednesday 6:00 pm Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:30 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday 8:30 am Wednesday 8:30 am and 5:30 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)

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.

St. Catherine of siena catholic church July 28, 2019

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love!”

Established in 1921

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church 2

Mass Intentions Saturday, July 27 4:00 pm Claire Anthony † Doris Barrios † Elaine Blaeser Jonathan Catoir † Wendy Clesi † Joseph Costa, Sr. † Dennis Couvillon Adam Christopher Dicks † Thomas Fisher † Frank France † Anna Gleason † Dan Guidry † BeBé Maestri Bob McMann Ashlie Randazza Moses † John Piglia † Lisette Fowler Weiss † Dorothy Wright † Sunday, July 28 7:00 am Parish Family 9:00 am Palmyre “Pal” McDonald † 11:00 am Jonathan Catoir † Richard “Jack” Cook, Jr. † Eddie Corass † Joseph Costa † Bella Guilbeau Dantin † Anna Gleason † Scott Grandbouche † Homebound Parishioners David G. Keiffer, Jr. † Kathleen Kelley † Rebecca Bryant Loch † Bob McMann Deceased Men’s Club Members Kenny Mestier † Ashlie Randazza Moses † Parish Family Randy Perrone † Herbert † and Audrey Simpson 5:30 pm Jonathan David “JD” Catoir † Monday, July 29 9:00 am Warren and Barbara Landry † Tuesday, July 30 9:00 am Richard W. Hopkins † Wednesday, July 31 9:00 am Jeff Eiswirth 6:00 pm Helen Aber † Thursday, August 1 9:00 am Kylynn Braquet Friday, August 2 9:00 am Kathy Kelley †

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Readings First Reading: Abraham bargains with God to spare the city (Genesis 18). Psalm: Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me (Psalm 138). Second Reading: You were buried with Christ in baptism, in which you were also raised with Christ (Colossians 2). Gospel: Everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds (Luke 11). Readings for the Week Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 11:19-27 Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-11; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8, 11; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Martha Tuesday: St. Peter Chrysologus Wednesday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Thursday: St. Alphonsus Liguori Friday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; St. Peter Julian Eymard; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday Scripture Reflection The Beatitudes praise the poor in spirit. One characteristic of those who are poor in spirit is their ability to ask for help; they know when others can provide what they lack. Today’s readings encourage us to practice poverty in spirit by asking God for what we need. What could be more natural than to ask God for good things? God is, after all, the inventor of goodness and the giver of all good things. Asking God for help puts us in conversation with God. These conversations take many forms. The reading from Genesis shows Abraham bantering with God like a skilled negotiator, while Saint Paul’s letter to the Colossians praises God for answering us even when we don’t deserve it. In Saint Luke’s Gospel, Jesus not only gives us words to use in our conversations with God (the Our Father), but also promises that God always listens to our prayers. 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 for In Memory of Herbert A. Blouin and Michael S. Breaux, Jr. and In Memory of William Schlattmann

The Our Lady of Fatima Candles are for Fr. Andrew Gutierrez

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.


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!

• Michael and Meghan Alfortish • John, Ashley, and John, III, Manolakis Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following children who were baptized recently at St. Catherine.

• Stella Bree Ammari, child of Zeid and Sarah Ammari • Fiona Kaida Tibbetts, child of Bryan and Claire Tibbetts Black and Indian Mission Collection: Thank You! Thank you to everyone who participated in the 135th annual Black and Indian Mission Collection last weekend. Your prayerful support enables people to come to know Jesus Christ in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities all over the United States. Spreading the Gospel couldn’t happen without your support! SVdP Food Collection: August 3-4 Please bring nonperishable food items to church next weekend, August 3-4, and place them in the collection bins in the narthex of the church. Though donations of all types of nonperishable foods are greatly appreciated and are distributed each week to those in need, high protein foods such as peanut butter and canned meat can be particularly helpful to those experiencing economic distress.

Fellowship Sunday: August 4 Next Sunday, August 4, will be 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. Sunday Morning Childcare to Resume: August 4 The babysitting service for six-month-olds to five-year-olds will resume on Sunday, August 4, during the 11 am Mass, in the Melancon Center. This summer, we assessed the babysitting service, which previously was offered at both 9 am and 11 am Masses. After speaking with many of the families who most often utilize the babysitting service, we have concluded that it would be most beneficial to offer babysitting only at the 11am Mass. For more information, please contact Jazmin Gutierrez, our Childcare and Nursery Coordinator, at [email protected].

2019—2020 Confirmation Registration Registration forms for the 2019-2020 Confirmation class can be found in the narthex of the church and on the parish website. The St. Catherine of Siena Confirmation program is for parishioners who are juniors or seniors in high school. If you have any questions, contact Paula Atchley, Director of Religious Education, at [email protected]. Tithing Funds Distribution Input: August 8 St. Catherine sets aside 7% of each weekend collection to help the poor and needy. When the parish finance council meets quarterly, they distribute the funds from the tithing account. If you have any suggestions for charitable organizations that SCS could possibly support, you can send a request to [email protected] for consideration. We support nonprofit organizations that serve the poor, needy, homeless, etc. All requests must be made before August 8. CYO Night and Eighth Grade Welcome: August 11 We want to welcome all upcoming eighth graders to CYO! 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. Junior High (6-7th grade) and High School students (8-12th grade) are invited to our Monthly Youth Mass, held on Sunday, August 11, at 5:30 pm in the Church. Ten-Session Psalms Study to Begin: August 13 A 10-session study of Psalms will begin on Tuesday, August 13. Program creators Jeff Cavins, Sara Christmyer, and Tim Gray reveal how the poetic beauty of Psalms is Israel’s response to their covenant and a model for our own life and our covenant with God. Sessions will take place in the Melancon Center from 10 am-noon. For more information or to register, contact Carol Rooney, [email protected] or 460-0318. Journey through Church History: September 5 A 20-part study of Church history will take place on Thursday evenings, from September 5-February 13, 6:45-8:30 pm, in the Melancon Center. Presented by Steve Weidenkopf, the “Epic: A Journey through Church History” DVD series takes participants through the major people, places, and events that make up the history of the Catholic Church. The series shows the glory of the Church founded by Christ and helps participants understand how they fit into this Epic story. The cost for the study is $35. Class will not meet on October 31, November 28, December 26, or January 2. To register or for more information, contact Mary Jeandron, 858-4464 or [email protected]. Parish School of Religion Classes: September 8 Parish School of Religion (PSR) classes begin on Sunday, September 8. PSR registration forms can be found on the parish website and in the narthex of the church. The Parish School of Religion is for students in grades Kindergarten through 10th grade who do not attend Catholic School. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Atchley, Director of Religious Education, at [email protected]. Greece Pilgrimage: June 15-27, 2020 Fr. Tim and Dcn. Don will be leading Footsteps of St. Paul with Greek Island Cruise, Monday, June 15, through Saturday, June 27, 2020. The pilgrimage is currently full, but spots on the wait list are available. Fr. Ronnie also plans to participate. Flyers for the trip may be found on the tables under the monitors in the narthex of the church, requested at the parish office, or downloaded at scshurch.com. Click on Online Documents under the Resources dropdown, and then on June 2020 Greece Pilgrimage Brochure. Sites included on the trip include the Acropolis/Parthenon, Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Delphi Temple of Athena, Mykonos Island, Pinnacle Monasteries of Meteora, and Neapolis/Kavala—the fishing village where St. Paul first landed in Europe. The pilgrimage cost is $4,395 from New Orleans and other airports. Three Air Mattresses Needed A St. Vincent de Paul client is in need of three air mattresses—in sizes California king, queen, and twin. If any parishioners have air mattresses that they can donate, please call Ken Krey at 289-2435. Thank you. In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the souls of Daniel Alfred Boudreaux, Sr.; Frank Andrew France, Sr.; Daniel P. Guidry, Sr.; and Marie L. Martinez. Eternal rest grant unto Daniel, Frank, Daniel, and Marie, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

July 20-21, 2019 General Collection $16,712.34

Weekly Electronic Giving $8,740.00

Poor Box $517.79

Total Collection $30,093.73 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.

Black and Indian Mission Collection $4,123.00

August 4

after 9 am Mass

Melancon Center


Saturday, July 27 Sunday, July 28 Monday, July 29 Tuesday, July 30 10:00 am Baptisms (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (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) 11:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 12:15 pm Baptism (C) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C) 6:45 pm Troop 230 Meeting (CAF)

NO Sunday Childcare during the Summer

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 6:00 pm Rosary for Healing (C) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G)

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G)

Wednesday, July 31 Thursday, August 1 Friday, August 2 Saturday, August 3 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:45 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 6:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G)

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)

3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C)

SVDP FOOD COLLECTION

6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (MC) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 5:30 pm Reconciliation (C) 6:00 pm Daily Mass (C) 7:00 pm KC Financial Secretaries (MC)

Weekly Calendar: July 27-August 3


Two-Minute Testimonies: Alpha

Alpha Testimony: Colin and Jess Brunet We were not expecting to do Alpha and we surely have never heard of it before but one of our friends, Graham Thomas, was a table host for the course and asked us if we would like to participate and we said why not! We had no expectations and were just super excited about getting to have a date night once a week for a few months (we have a little one at home and the grand-parents helped us make this happen)! It was such an amazing experience to get to have a date night with Jesus and each other and also get to know great people who were wanting to learn more about how to have a true relationship with God or just

to even know God at all. We learned so much about ourselves, each other, and the people in our group. We also became super close with our group and found awesome fellowship that we would’ve never known had we not done Alpha. Also, the weekend retreat was so peaceful and prayerful and we truly got so much out of the entire course! We have been recommending it to people ever since it ended. If you are looking to grow in your relationship with God, or even just have a lot of questions about who He is, we highly recommend taking this course, you will not regret it!! Prayerfully, Colin and Jess Brunet

If you would like to share your testimony please contact Joni in the parish office.

Alpha Testimony: Jeff Hunter On December 3, 2018, I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. My ejection fraction was less than 10% (meaning that my heart was not squeezing and pumping properly). I would like to share my story on how Alpha and reconnecting with God have helped me physically, emotionally, and spiritually during my recovery. Prior to my diagnosis, I lived an average life. My wife, Jolie, and I were raising our beautiful little girl, Harper, who was 1 at the time. During the week, my wife and I would work during the day and come home to cook and spend time with Harper in the evenings. Our weekends would consist of going to parties, hanging out with family and friends, and woodworking when possi-ble. Prayer, God, and church were not a

part of my life at all. I was raised Catholic and attended St. Rita in Harahan for grammar school and Archbishop Rummel for high school—where I served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. During college, however, I lost all connection to God. I wouldn’t reconnect with God until my friend, Cliff, told me about Alpha and asked me to join him for a course at St. Catherine. His invitation came at the perfect time...two weeks after I was diagnosed with heart failure. After receiving the news of heart failure, I was not able to work, cook the same or drink alcohol. I was put on a crazy low sodium diet with fluid restrictions. I had to take several medications and wear a life vest to monitor my heart. I was told it was more than likely I would need a heart transplant due to the condition of my heart. Less than two months after diagnosis my life vest started going off, having detected that my heart was going into ventricular fibrillation. I was back in the hospital having an ICD surgically implanted in me. I started Alpha with an open heart and an open mind. Immediately I could feel a difference with my health and state of mind. I felt comfort with my condition. The little bit of depression I had left me. I started praying every night before bed. I asked Jesus to help me with the temptation to use alcohol. That prayer was answered overnight. I’m not sure how the temptation left my body, but it did. Halfway through the course we had a retreat. It wasn’t until then that I realized I wasn’t praying for my heart or my health. All of my prayers were directed at other people with struggles in life. I started reading a book given to me by an Alpha team member, “The Power of a Praying Husband.” My relationship with my wife grew stronger every day. (This is a great book

to teach you how to pray for your wife. It really helps you identify what your wife is sensitive to.) My priorities in life started changing. I now understand that you need to have faith in God to create your path in life. I know in my heart that God is truly healing my heart. I value the small things now. I cherish every minute spent with family and friends. I received great results in May that my heart function has jumped from 10% to 25%. I was cleared to start working in June. I’m now a proud parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena. I continue to pray every night and I don’t plan on stopping. I’m taking the next steps to go to church every Sunday to continue my relationship with God. I understand that medication helps my heart function. There is only one explanation for staying positive, strengthening my marriage, understanding my new path in life, temptations losing their appeal, and cherishing the small things: that’s God and prayer. I have a long road of recovery before me. I know in my heart, that with God by my side, I can beat this and live a long, healthy life. As of now, my heart function has jumped up to 47%. I’m back at work full time with my next doctor's appointment six months away. I still pray every single night of my life. My two girls are healthy and doing great! These are truly the happiest days of my life. The last thing I would like to share is how I finish my prayers: "God...I will walk by your side, help spread your word, and lead by example." I hope my testimony will help others find comfort and happiness during difficult times.

Alpha 4 starts on Tuesday, August 27. Please contact Joni, [email protected] or 835-9343, if you would like to participate.


Parish Snapshots

Above: Mass on the last day of school. Thank you and best wishes to faculty and staff members who are moving on to new positions; (below): Va-cation Bible School 2019: Win the World for Jesus! Thank you to Tram Jacobs, Miranda Powell, and Kristy Quick for coordinating VBS! Thank you to all of the volunteers who made this week possible!


Summer Camp


Archdiocesan News Pause for Prayer with the Daughters of St. Paul: August 1 Join the Daughters of St. Paul for evening prayer, supper, talk, and Q&A, on Thursday, August 1, 6:30-8:30 pm, at Pauline Books & Media, 4403 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie. Please contact Sr. Gioan Linh, [email protected] or 858-208-6626, by Thursday morn-ing if you plan to attend. Pause for Prayer with the Daughters of St. Paul is offered on the first Thursday of each month.

Novena to Our Lady of Prompt Succor for Protection from Hurricanes: August 1-9 Those who are interested in praying an August 1-9 Novena to Our Lady of Prompt Succor for Protection from Hurricanes, and other novenas throughout the year, are invited to visit arch-no.org/novenas and join the Archdiocese of New Orleans Novena Email list. Subscribers will be registered to receive an email at 3 pm each day of the novena with the specific devotion and prayers. Remaining 2019 novenas include the Novena to St. Jude and the Novena to the Holy Family. Wine and Dine Gala to Benefit the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center: August 2 All are invited to the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center sixth annual Chef John Folse Gala on Friday, August 2, at Chateau Country Club in Kenner. This event helps the Retreat Center raise the funds needed to further its mission. Participation can take the form of purchasing tickets, providing sponsorship, donating one or more auction items, and bidding on auction items. Call Kim Gandolfi at 887-1420 for more information or visit https://one.bidpal.net/anoreretreat. God’s Special Children Mass: August 4 A Very Special Mass for persons with special needs and their families and friends is scheduled for Sunday, August 4, 2 pm, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, in Metairie. Refreshments will be served immediately after Mass. St. Francis Xavier Church is totally wheelchair accessible and has off-street parking. For more information, call Joy Zainey at 834-5865 or visit godsspecialchildren.org. Traditional Herb Blessing Ceremony: August 15 The traditional herb blessing ceremony will take place after the 5 pm Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Thursday, August 15, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 2734 Nashville Avenue. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will preside at the Mass. In many European countries the Feast of the Assumption is the traditional day for the blessings of herb gardens and the ripe harvest. Located in the long days of summer, this feast points to the harvest and to the end of time. The Feast of the Assumption is inextricably linked to Mary as bearer of God’s Son, and the fruits of creation. Traditionally in Europe and in some area churches, wreaths of fresh and dried herbs and scented plants are placed near the reading stand in the worship space. Fragrance in the Scripture calls to mind the witness of the Holy Spirit. We recall that the anointing of the Lord as of earthly kings was done with fragrant myrrh, “Your robe is all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia” (Ps. 45). For more information, email shrineolps, visit shrineofourladyofpromptsuccor.com, or call 866-0200.

NAIM Event to Include Mass for Deceased Spouses and Meal Fellowship: August 17 Those who have been widowed are invited to attend a Mass in remembrance of deceased spouses, on Saturday, August 17, 4 pm, at St. Philip Neri, 6500 Kawanee Avenue, Metairie. Afterward, an evening meal consisting of three types of Papa John’s pizzas, mixed salad, and sundaes will be available for $10 per person. Those with August birthdays will be treated to the first places in the pizza and dessert lines. Guests are welcome. The event is sponsored by the Kenner-St. Philip Neri Naim ministry. For more information, contact Carolyn at 888-1835 or [email protected]. Named after the widow of Naim whose son Jesus raised from the dead (Lk. 7:11-17), NAIM is a Catholic self-help organization for widows and widowers offering emotional support and spiritual and social activities through regular monthly meetings, socials, and religious activities. Heavenly Host of Stars Gala to Benefit the Sisters of the Holy Family: August 18 The Grammy-nominated Hall of Fame group, The Whispers, will take the stage at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in a benefit performance for the Sisters of the Holy Family, Sunday, August 18, at 7 pm. The Heavenly Host of Stars Gala is a major fundraising event to help sustain the long-standing ministries of the Sisters of the Holy Family as well as the retirement needs of elderly sisters. The patron party begins at 5:30 pm; the Gala starts at 7 pm. All are invited to offer their support by purchasing tickets or becoming a sponsor for this event! For more information, visit http://www.sistersoftheholyfamily.com/Gala-Info.html or call 241-3088. Refreshment, Spiritual Empowerment: August 24 FRESH FIRE 2019, a day-long gathering for those desiring refreshment and empowerment in the Holy Spirit, will take place Saturday, August 24, 10 am-3 pm, at St Benilde Cafeteria, 1901 Division Street, Metairie. The event is sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO). Speakers will include Deacon Larry and Andi Oney, Johnny Bertucci, and Casey Sprehe—all leaders in Catholic Charismatic Renewal. The theme for the day is “Anointing, Fall on Us” and will focus on the call of the Lord to us now, as CCRNO celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. The day will include praise and worship, preaching, and empowerment ministry. Music will be provided by Jamie Diliberto and Tongues of Fire. Registration is $30 per person and includes lunch. Special price for youth ages 18-30, $10. Register online at www.ccrno.org no later than Wednesday, August 21, 12:00 noon, to reserve your lunch. On-site registration will be accepted but no lunch is guaranteed. Visit www.ccrno.org or call CCRNO at 828-1368 for more information. Natural Family Planning Class Series: August 30 With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning (NFP) has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus married love is enhanced and strengthened. The Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering a Friday evening series of classes in the SymptoPro™ Method of NFP, conducted by Kelly Donahue of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Classes will meet on Au-gust 30, September 13, September 27, and October 25, 6:30-8:30 pm, in the Most Holy Trinity Family Life Center, Covington. The cost is $100 and includes all classes and materials. Preregistration is required. Visit https://nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/sympto-thermal-nfp-course to register online. Domestic Church Movement is Active Locally

Domestic Church is the family branch of the Light-Life Movement, founded in Poland by Servant of God, Fr. Franciszeck Blachnicki, with the guidance, support, and influence of his bishop, Karol Wojtyla, St. John Paul the Great. In 1973, Fr. Blachnicki combined the formation of his Light-Life Movement, originally for the youth of Poland with the structure of Teams of Our Lady, a movement for married couples founded in France. He used the Church document on the Catechesis of Adults to provide the timeline and the elements necessary for

married couples to truly come to grow in their knowledge and experience of Christ and His Church. Domestic Church is active in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. For more information, contact the Family Life Apostolate at 861-6247, [email protected], or Fla.arch-no.org.


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 Paula Atchley, Director of Religious Education [email protected], ext. 1506 Charmaine Barberito, Financial Assistant [email protected], ext. 1515 Mary Bielski, Director of Youth Ministry [email protected], ext. 1510 Stephanie Dureau, Director of Music Ministry [email protected] 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

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 will be celebrated for 11th and 12th graders in February. Classes begin in September. 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 arrangements with the funeral home.

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.

Bulletin Deadline To be considered for publication, bulletin notices must be received in the parish office, via email, by noon of nine days before the Sunday for which the notice is intended.

Parish Ministry Contacts

Acts 29 Joni Parent Maurer 835-9343 [email protected] Adoration Chapel Mary Jeandron 887-3063 [email protected]

Altar Servers Kerry Dominique 481-7691 [email protected] Baptisms Marion Eigenbrod 267-9505 [email protected] Bible Study Carol Rooney 460-0318 [email protected] Bereavement Ministry Becky Steppe 289-6636 [email protected] Boy Scouts Bryan Roser 722-7372 [email protected] Childcare / Nursery Jazmin Gutierrez 835-9343 [email protected] Children’s Liturgy Lucy Karam 318-542-5874 [email protected] Confirmation (Teen) Paula Atchley 835-9343 [email protected] Confirmation (Adult) Jennifer Collins

Joni Parent Maurer 610-2728 494-3418 [email protected]

[email protected] Cub Scouts Girard Boineau

Yvette Lionnet 228-3632 309-0471 [email protected]

[email protected] CYO Mary Bielski 835-9343 [email protected] Eucharistic Ministers Norman Romagosa 301-7149 [email protected] Fair Sumer Simone 657-2197 [email protected] FAMILIA Lori Lundgren 723-5170 [email protected] Family Life Paul & Lil Hauck 834-2728 [email protected] Feeding the Homeless Barbara Renaudin 833-1945 [email protected] Fellowship Sunday Pat Higginbotham 835-8419 [email protected] Finance Council Charlie Giraud 343-2107 [email protected] Girl Scouts Helen Fish 220-4744 [email protected] Grief Support Group Patricia Lawson 860-214-2681 [email protected] Homebound Visitation Beth Gambel 427-5669 [email protected] Hotel Hope Janet Meyers 343-1315 [email protected] Knights of Columbus Richard Haffner 583-4349 [email protected] K4J VBS Tram Jacobs

Michelle Alley 400-8726 382-8930 [email protected]

[email protected] Lectors Randi Robarts 905-6343 [email protected] Legion of Mary Ken Krey 289-2465 [email protected] Liturgy Committee Patricia Fitzpatrick 430-1136 [email protected] Lord, Teach Me To Pray Karen Babbitt 837-1049 [email protected]

Marriage Preparation Anand & Maya Irimpen 834-9269 [email protected]

Matthew 25 Sheryl Brown 833-4959 [email protected] Meals on Wheels Mary Sue Battle 583-0955 [email protected]

Men of St. Joseph Harry Hardin Don Engler

756-0822 908-2392

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Men’s Club Mike Cascio Bobby Brulet

463-4110 606-1702 [email protected]

[email protected] Music Ministry Stephanie Dureau 835-9343 [email protected] Parish School of Religion Paula Atchley 835-9343 [email protected] Pastoral Council Les Nettleton 831-4890 [email protected] Prayer Line Carl Hellmers

Yvonne Hellmers 833-1197 [email protected] Prayer Teams Dcn. Mike Coney 835-9343 [email protected] Prime Time Judy Watts 828-4524 [email protected] Prison Ministry Mark Truxillo 510-4563 [email protected] Radio Rosary Mickey Lacombe 432-8275 [email protected] RCIA Kurt Garcia 957-7100 [email protected] Respect Life Committee Stephanie Hellmers 495-6964 [email protected] Rosary Altar Society Donna Hummel 451-7456 [email protected] School Kimberlie Kilroy 831-1166 [email protected]

School Co-op Karon Cooper Antoinette Bearden

220-8262 817-504-7802

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St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel 267-9507 [email protected] Summer Camp Matt Orillion 831-2688 [email protected] Ushers Georges Legrand 583-9425 [email protected] Violence Prevention Christi Sumich 909-2394 [email protected]

Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry Rich Baudry 442-7013

931-0271 [email protected] [email protected]

Wedding Coordinator Jeanie Favret 583-3438 [email protected] Women’s Club Kim Navarre 920-8463 [email protected]

Alpha Joni Maurer 835-9343 [email protected]