Calendar - April 28, 2012

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April 28-May 5

DON’T MISS
The MIR Group, a Marian/Medjugorje Ministry founded in 1987, presents a series of free, open-to-the-public concerts featuring Catholic artists. It’s co-sponsored by various local ministries and prayer groups.

➤  When: “An Evening Together in Spirit and Song,” will be May 4. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets and refreshments.
➤  Who is performing: Kitty Cleveland at 6 p.m.; followed by Greg Boudreaux and             Communion of the Restless at 7 p.m.; and             concluding with Mark Griswold at 8 p.m.
➤  Where: The main pavilion at Lafreniere Park in Metairie.
➤  Special guests: Irish Brother of St. John Father John Jesus Moloney of Laredo, Texas,         who will be emcee; and Deacon Jean Paul    Prat of Lyons, France, a musician.
➤  Future concerts:  Sept. 21 “Journey in Faith” with Lorraine Hess, Jamie Diliberto             and third performer yet to be named; and Nov. 16 themed “Praise Our Priests.”

EVENTS
    SPIRITUALITY IN THE CITY, May 1, 12:30 p.m., “Taking it to the Streets … Peace is Possible in New Orleans,” with Presentation Sister Mary Lou Specha, former director of Café Reconcile. Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception, 130 Baronne St. Simple lunch at 12:15 p.m. www.loyno.edu/lplc/downtown.
    NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, annual gathering with prayer and music, May 3, noon. 2012 theme: “One Nation Under God,” based on Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,” with pastors and representatives from area churches including Msgr. Harry Bugler, pastor of St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie. Kenner’s Veterans Memorial Park, 1800 Williams Blvd., Kenner.
    EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FOR VOCATIONS, May 3, 7 p.m., St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Slidell. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, silent adoration and prayers for vocations; benediction, 8 p.m. Next evening of eucharistic adoration for vocations: June 7, St. Francis of Assisi Parish in New Orleans. 861-6298.
    CENACLE RETREAT HOUSE, May retreats: May 4-6 and May 18-20, “The Practice of Reconciliation,” Father Simeon Gallagher; May 19, young adult ministry morning of reflection, 250-9697; May 25-27, Handicapped Encounter Christ (HEC). 887-1420, ext 225. cenacleprayer@aol.com.

PARISHES
    ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, spring garage sale, May 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Drop off donations at gym April 30-May 4. Proceeds benefit the Dorothy Hall Thompson Memorial Fund. 905-3903.
    ST. ANGELA MERICI, Ladies’ Auxiliary meeting highlighted by SALA crawfish treat for dues-paying members and May crowning of Blessed Mother, May 1, 7 p.m., Msgr. Kern Center. Dues will be accepted at meeting.
    OUR LADY OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE, living rosary hosted by Parents Club, May 3, 2 p.m. to pray for the end of violence in our community using a specially made balloon rosary that will be released by students at rosary’s end.
    ST. MARTHA, garage sale, May 3-4, 7 a.m.- 5 p.m., and May 5, 7-11 a.m. 2555 Apollo Drive, Harvey. 366-1604.
    ST. CHARLES BORROMEO, 32nd annual Little Red Church Food and Fun Festival, “200 Years of Louisiana Heritage,” May 4, 6-10 p.m.; May 5, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; May 6, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. New: “Coronation of Miss Little Red Church,” open to young girls ages 6 months to 24 years. Amusement rides, raffles, games, food (fried fish, shrimp stew, meat pies, crawfish pies, pulled pork, jambalaya, hamburgers, red beans, pizza) and music. Volunteers can call (985) 764-6383. 13396 River Road, Destrehan.
    DIVINE MERCY, groundbreaking ceremony for new parish complex, May 5, 10 a.m., with Archbishop Gregory Aymond. Sal Lentini Parkway at Joe Yenni Boulevard, Kenner.
    GOD’S SPECIAL CHILDREN, Mass, May 6, 2 p.m. St. Francis Xavier, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie. www. godsspecialchildren.org.
    ST. PETER, Pope Benedict XVI’s “Caritas in Veritate” encyclical will be read and discussed, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30 p.m., in ministry center, Covington. (985) 809-7356.

REUNIONS
    ST. AGNES SCHOOL, two reunions planned this summer for students and faculty who attended school from 1941-2012. www.mystagnes.com, 835-6486.

OUT OF AREA
    ST. JOSEPH SPIRITUALITY CENTER, “The Spirituality of the Twelve Steps,”  May 5, 9 a.m.-noon. Presenter: Debra Kastner,  trained in individual spiritual direction and in giving Ignatian retreats. St. Joseph’s Academy dining hall, 3080 Kleinert Ave., Baton Rouge. Fee: $35. Exploring spirituality of the 12 steps and the similarities between the 12 steps by Alcoholics Anonymous and the Ignatian exercises written by Ignatius of Loyola.  (225) 383-3349.

COMING…
    CHATEAU DE NOTRE DAME GUILD, annual “Garden Party,” May 9, 2-4 p.m. Food, prizes, entertainment. President Joan Cuccia invites attendees to wear hats. Reservations: 468-9684.
    ST. PHILIP NERI, drama program presents musical adaptation of “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster. May 11-12, 7:30 p.m.; May 13, 6 p.m. Concessions sold before show and at intermission. In Parishioners Center, 6500 Kawanee Ave., Metairie. Tickets: $10, reserved seating; $7, adults; $4, children. Reservations: email sheryl.abrams@gmail.com; 887-5600, ext. 82.
    ST. TAMMANY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION, “Raffle House Run,” a one-mile and 5K Walk/Run May 12, 8:30 a.m. In Maison du Lac Subdivision (West on Highway 1085 from Highway 21), Covington. $8 for those 16 and younger; $15 those over 17. Registration includes a special drawing to win a chance at free house. Proceeds benefit Good Samaritan Ministry, 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell, and other charities. Buy tickets at the office, www.sthba.org, www.raisingtheroof.net.
    MOTHER’S DAY ROSARY CRUSADE FOR LIFE, May 12, 8-9:30 a.m., 3044 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, at Causeway Medical Clinic. Peaceful rosary march with counselors offering pro-life literature to women seeking an abortion. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will participate. 460-9360.
    ST. CLETUS, summer camp, May 28-July 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. One-time registration fee: $25 a family. Registration May 5, 12 and 19, 9 a.m.-noon, Jerome Hall, 3600 Claire Ave., Gretna. Before- and after-care available for a fee.
    MARY QUEEN OF PEACE, special needs Mass, May 20, 2 p.m. Celebrant: Msgr. William Bilinsky. 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Mass is open to all. Jmbower21@yahoo.com  or jbayhi@maryqueenof peace.org.
    ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, healing Mass, May 21, 7 p.m. Parking available in the schoolyard. 4640 Canal St., New Orleans.
 CARMELITE SPIRITUALITY CENTER, “I Will Walk in the Presence of God,” six-day  retreat, May 30 at 7:30 p.m.–June 6 after breakfast. $400 for private room includes art supplies. The retreat will explore the teaching of women mystics through art, reflection and prayer experiences.  62292 Fish Hatchery Road, Lacombe. (985) 882-7579. www.carmelitespirituality.org.  carmelcenter@bellsouth.net.