OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Christmas at St. Jude’s, free Christmas concert with the parish’s two church choirs, Dec. 29, 5 p.m., 411 North Rampart St., New Orleans. Followed by dessert and a social.

ST. CLEMENT OF ROME, Nativity exhibition, Dec. 14-15, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. More than 100 antique and modern nativities from around the world on display. Vosbein Hall, 3978 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie. Free admission.

HALOS, “Healing After Loss to Overdose or Suicide” meeting, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., E-building at St. Margaret Mary, Slidell. (985) 201-2143. Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Kenner) hosts an Advent Marian Mission: “Preparing for the Advent of Christ through Blessed Mary,” Dec. 9-12, with Dominican Father Mariano D. Veliz, a promoter of the rosary and “Preach My Psalter.”

St. Anthony of Padua,  healing Mass Dec. 4, 7 p.m Celebrant: Dominican Father Mariano Velez. Healing service follows. 4640 Canal St., New Orleans.

St. Rita Church, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans, will present organist Robert Zanca performing works of J.S. Bach on the church’s 1971 Arthur Schoenberger organ, Nov. 24, 3 p.m.

St. Peter Church, 24th annual solemn Mass and candlelight eucharistic procession celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Nov. 24, 5 p.m. Reserved seating for religious in front left section of the church. For those unable to process, rosary will be prayed in church. 25 East 19th Ave., Covington. (985) 892-2422.

JOY UNSPEAKABLE, spiritual leaders, speakers, authors Dr. Barbara A. Holmes, M.Div., JD, and Phileena Heuertz, Nov. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-noon, First Grace United Methodist Church, 3401 Canal St., New Orleans. The School for Contemplative Living is hosting the event “Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life” as its 10th annual conference. Registration: e-mail Dr. William Thiele at william.thiele56@gmail.com. $75.

EL SHADDAI, DWXI-PPFI Prayer Partners Fellowship International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement, Louisiana chapter, meets Nov. 3, beginning at 2 p.m. for novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, praise and worship in three languages (Filipino, English and Spanish), testimony, a healing message by Father José Lavastida, pastor of Blessed Francis Seelos Parish in Bywater, followed by 5 p.m. rosary, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

THEOLOGY ON TAP, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m “Love/Relationships and Vocations in the 21st Century,” with Colin MacIver, Chimes, 19130 West Front St., Covington. Details: (985) 845-7342.

ST. JUDE NOVENA, nine-day solemn novena, Oct. 21-29. Celebrant: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos pastor, Father José I. Lavastida. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12:15 p.m. novena only, 6 p.m. Mass and novena; Saturday, 12:15 p.m. novena, 4 p.m. Mass and novena; Sunday novena following the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Masses. St. Mary Magdalen, 6425 West Metairie Ave., Metairie.

ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, 60th annual Fall Family Festival, Oct. 11, 6-11 p.m.; Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  Entertainment: Mojeaux, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m.; 5 Finger Discount, Oct. 12,  7 p.m. Food, game booths rides, a kiddie land, inflatables, gaming area. 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge.

TREME FALL FEST, Oct. 5, music by Kermit Ruffins and others, food, crafts. www.hfta.org/fall-festival/2019-Treme-Fall-Festival/St. Augustine Church yard, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St., New Orleans. 525-5934.

ST. JOSEPH, St. Joseph’s Restoration group participates in Gretna Heritage Festival Italian Village, Sept. 27-29 selling meatballs in a pocket, Italian fig cookies, Chianti, Italian ices and religious Italian-themed items.

MID-AUTUMN, CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2019, Vietnamese community celebrates with food, gifts, games, live music with singers, dragon dance performances, lantern procession. Free admission.

GOSPEL MUSIC FEST, 12th annual event, “Like the Good Ole Days,” with local choirs singing at least one song that reflects the theme of old school church, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. St. Peter Claver Church.   Food and donations collected for Second Harvest Food Bank.

GOD’S SPECIAL CHILDREN, monthly Mass, Sept.  8, 2 p.m., St. Francis Xavier, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie. Also,15th anniversary Mass and social, Oct. 13, 2 p.m., St. Francis Xavier. Archbishop Aymond will concelebrate the anniversary Mass.

COMEDY NIGHT, to benefit Hotel Hope, Sept. 13, social from 6:15-6:45 p.m.; dinner from Andrea’s 6:45-8 p.m.; comedy show, 8-9:30 p.m. with Joby Saad, (Bananas and Thou Shalt Laugh), Shawn Reynolds, (winner of “Funniest Comic East of the Mississippi”) and Patrick Andonie. Hotel Hope is a nonprofit homeless shelter for women and children, founded in 2018 to guide families through self-sufficiency and self-empowerment with intensive case management in a safe and loving atmosphere. More than 63 mothers and 125 children have been served so far. Andrea’s Restaurant, 3100 19th St., Metairie. Dress:  business casual; cash bar.Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-and-comedy-extravaganza-benefiting-hotel-hope-tickets-59701133698

CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME, six-week series of listening sessions and Catholic updates for those who have been away or want to learn more about the Catholic faith. Starting Aug. 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Light refreshments served. St. Edward the Confessor Parish Center, 4921 West Metairie Ave., Metairie. 888-0703; steddy.org.

NOTRE DAME SEMINARY’S LAY ENRICHMENT, free summer presentation, “Parenting in the Digital Age: Managing Fun and Safety Online” with Jason Angelette and Dr. Mario Sacasa, rescheduled to Aug. 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Notre Dame Seminary. Register: www.nds.edu/les or email layprograms@nds.edu.

GOD’S SPECIAL CHILDREN, Families and Friends Mass Aug. 4, 2 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie. MUSICIANS’ CLINIC’S 2019 BLOOD DRIVE, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, noon-6 p.m., NOMC Administrative Office, 1525 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans; Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss St., New Orleans. Goal: collect 500 pints of blood.