Calendar - August 20, 2022

EVENTS

Relics of St. Padre Pio visit Notre Dame Seminary, Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with Archbishop Gregory Aymond celebrating  8 a.m. Mass Aug. 27 in honor of St. Pio in Notre Dame Seminary Chapel (limited seating). For more information, visit www.nds.edu/stpio or call (504) 866-7426, ext. 101. 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. 

ARCHBISHOP RUMMEL’s Genesian Players theater group invites boys in grades 5-7 and girls in grades 5-12 to audition for its Nov. 3-12 production of the Broadway musical “Peter Pan.” Online auditions accepted through Aug. 31 at www.RummelRaiders.com. Visit the website or email Brandt Blocker, director of theater, at bblocker@rummelraiders.com.

CENTER OF JESUS THE LORD, Bible study on Salvation, a 10-part video series with Scripture scholar and theologian Michael Patrick Barber at various locations throughout New Orleans. Monthly adoration and Mass, Sept. 3, 10 a.m. beginning with eucharistic adoration, healing prayer and Mass at 11 a.m. Growth in the Spirit seminar with Timmy McCaffery and Father Kevin Delerno, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $30 registration. Call Helen Owens at (504) 529-1636.

INTERFAITH COMMUNITY PEACE AND PRAYER WALK, Sept. 8, gathering at 6 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. walk from St. Mary of the Angels Church, 3501 North Miro St., New Orleans. On-site parking available; signs and refreshments provided. There will be a sharing of how each church is addressing community problems, combating crime and helping families deal with social issues. RSVP: (504) 945-3186.

JAZZED FOR LIFE, the annual parish Respect Life Coordinator gathering, Sept. 10, 8:30-11:30 a.m. archdiocesan CYO Building, behind Transfiguration of the Lord Church, Elysian Fields and Prentiss avenues, New Orleans.

ARCHDIOCESAN-WIDE CONFESSION in all parishes, Sept. 14, 5-6:30 p.m.

JAZZIN’ JUBILEE gala to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ACCESS (now known as Catholic Charities Pregnancy and Adoption Services), Sept. 15, with a golden patron party from 5-6:15 p.m. at the home of Joseph Canizaro and a 6:30 p.m. reception and dinner at Metairie Country Club, 580 Woodvine Ave., Metairie. Purchase tickets at bit.ly/3vXC6em. Call (504) 832-1503 for more information.

ST. JOAN OF ARC, 75th anniversary celebration, Sept. 17, with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond at 4:30 p.m., followed by a parish reception. 529 West 5th St., LaPlace.

INAUGURAL PHOENIX FEST CAR SHOW, Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Gates open for cars at 9 a.m.; registration closes at 11 a.m. Awards given at 2:30 p.m. Top 75 and two Best of Show awards. Pre-register until Sept. 9, $25; day of show, $30. Location is St. Thérèse Academy’s new address: 6421 West Metairie Ave., Metairie (the former St. Mary Magdalen School). Proceeds benefit St. Thérèse Academy and its mission to serve students with learning differences. Sponsorships are available; email nalvarez@sttheresenola.org.

GOSPEL MUSIC FEST, free, Sept. 17, 6 p.m the Historic Carver Theater, 2101 Orleans Ave., New Orleans. Security provided. In partnership with the theater and Second Harvest Food Bank. Please bring a canned good or nonperishable food for the food bank. Obcm.arch-no.org, (504) 861-6207.

MAGNIFICAT METAIRIE CHAPTER, ministry to Catholic women, hosts Father Philip Scott, retreat master of the Family of Jesus order that works to heal families, for a three-day retreat Sept. 23-25. Check-in from Sept. 23 from 3-6 p.m. Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary St., Metairie. Call (504) 909-6832 or visit https://bit.ly/3d57TDK.

2022 NOLA CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE, Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., one-day conference for high school students with Father Andrew Gutierrez, parochial vicar of St. Catherine of Siena in Metairie, as emcee; keynote by Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth Josephine Garrett; Mass by Archbishop Gregory Aymond; workshops by Kayla Allain, Andrew Ferguson and Claire Gallagher; music by The Vigil Project; confession; adoration and more. Jesuit High School, 4133 Bank St., New Orleans. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of New Orleans CYO/Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

ASCENSION DEPAUL FOUNDATION NEW ORLEANS, formerly Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans, hosts its ninth annual “Keeping Our Promises Gala,” Sept. 24, with a patron party at 7 p.m., gala at 8 p.m. that includes a silent auction, food and drinks. New Orleans Auxiliary Bishop Fernand Cheri is co-chair. The 2022 Inspired Cross award presented to Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.  Live entertainment by violinist Shaun Ward, plus Clark Knighten and 4X4 Connection. Location: the National World War II Museum’s U.S. Freedom Pavilion, The Boeing Center, 1043 Magazine St., New Orleans. Proceeds earmarked to reduce health disparities by providing local access to high-quality health care in the community. Sponsorship and ticket information, visit https://bit.ly/3QjnoX1 or contact development associate Charles Hession, (504) 212-9509, charles.hession@dcsno.org.

HISPANIC APOSTOLATE, Emmaus Women’s Retreat, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Camp Abbey, 77002 KC Camp Road, Covington with registration at www.apostoladohispano.org. $100. Emmaus Men’s Retreat, Oct. 14-16, Camp Abbey with registration: www.apostoladohispano.org. Call (504) 467-2550.

OTHER

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