Calendar - August 6, 2022

EVENTS
 

YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS, Executive Speaker Series, features Allison Millet, CEO of Woman’s New Life Clinic, Aug. 9, 7 p.m. networking, 7:45 p.m. keynote presentation and Q&A. Business professional attire. Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans. Free wine, beer and appetizers. To register, go to bit.ly/3ch1t3L.

CHRIST IN THE CITY, Aug. 9, 7 p.m. with Father Colm Cahill leading eucharistic adoration at St. Rita Church, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans, followed by a social. Next sessions are scheduled Sept. 13 (Archbishop Gregory Aymond leads), Oct. 4 and Nov. 8 at Notre Dame Seminary Chapel, 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. Christ in the City is open to young adults in their late teens, 20s and 30s. Details: contact James Behan, associate director for Young Adult Ministry and Marriage and Family Life, at yam@arch-no.org.

WOMEN’S MORNING OF REFLECTION, “Our Blessed Mother: Her Unfailing Love Through Suffering & Her Heavenly Virtues,” Aug. 13, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., with Mass at 8:30 a.m., followed by a talk, conversation, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, confession and a catered lunch. Cost: $20 a person. Holy Family Catholic Church. 155 Holy Family Lane, Luling. Direct link to sign up is bit.ly/3Rvxq8E.

BRUNCH WITH THE BUTLERS, connect with Brian and Lisa Butler to learn about Dumb Ox Ministries and answer your questions about life and love by sharing stories and enjoying the company of those on the journey with the Lord, Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $50 a person. Address sent to participants. Register at bit.ly/3BhZh6B.

THE CENTER OF JESUS THE LORD’S small Christian communities of Scripture Studies will begin again Aug. 21 in members’ homes in Chalmette, New Orleans, Gretna, Metairie and Kenner; as well as at the Center on Tuesday afternoon. This session’s concentration is called “Salvation,” a Lectio Divina course from the Augustine Institute. Groups pray, watch a video lesson, discuss questions and share experiences. Members receive a study book and are encouraged to do individual prayer and study at home (prior to meetings) on the topic using the five “commit” lessons. Contact Helen at howens@centerofjesusthelord.org.

PEOPLE PROGRAM, for seniors to stay active and learn with more than 150 classes (exercise, painting, music, history, genealogy, language, book discussion, dance and yoga). Participants may enroll in unlimited classes for $200 a session on campus or $150 by Zoom. Online registration is open for fall classes that run from Aug. 22-Dec. 9 on two campuses: 2240 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans (Lakeshore) and at 6201 Stratford Place at Holy Spirit Church in Algiers, and by Zoom. View class schedule at: PeopleProgram.org or call (504) 284-7678 or email info@peopleprogram.org.

CATHOLIC COUNSELING SERVICE, a ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, hosts a Zoom parent support group on Mondays from Aug. 22-Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The group focuses on communication skills, strengthening relationships, limit setting, healthy technology boundaries and integrating what’s learned from discussions into your parenting at home. Cost: $35 a session; scholarships  available to support families with financial needs. Register or for details: (504) 861-6245 or email CCS@arch-no.org.

ST. JOHN BOSCO DAY OF REFLECTION, Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-noon, “Living In the Present Moment” with Jan Tate, spiritual director, Archdiocese of New Orleans Spirituality Center. Open to men and women. Parish conference room, 2114 Oakmere Drive, Harvey.

SURVIVING DIVORCE, St. Catherine of Siena will start a 12-week course, “SCS Surviving Divorce,” Aug. 30, 7-8:30 p.m. The course is for the newly separated and divorced and those struggling with divorce issues years later to restore hope and begin authentic healing. Register at: https://scschurch.com/surviving-divorce. 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie.

CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOLWIDE REUNION, of all classes and faculty, Sept. 3, 7-11 p.m., Corpus Christi-Epiphany Community Resource Center Gym, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans. Cost: $75 a person with food, an open bar, door prizes, music and more. Make checks payable to Carla Bringier-Mason and mail to the parish or call her at (504) 289-1979 for details. RSVP by Aug. 20.

PROJECT LAZARUS, Bon Appetit fundraiser returns on Sept. 10 after a three-year hiatus. The dessert and champagne after-party will be from 9 p.m.-midnight at Generations Hall in the Warehouse District. The fundraiser involves volunteers hosting dinners in their homes to benefit Project Lazarus. The first Bon Appetit this year will be Aug. 6 at Helix Aviation Academy in Baton Rouge, 4400 Airpark Blvd., Baton Rouge, with auctions, food, performers. Visit bit.ly/3BI2Jb5.

MASS FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE, Sept. 11, 11 a.m. at St. Louis Cathedral. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will celebrate. Parishes can submit names of parish families affected by violence and murder. They will receive an invitation. Families who have lost loved ones are encouraged to bring a framed photo of that person to carry during the procession. Survivors who attend will be remembered in prayer.

PARISHES

 

ST. BENILDE CHURCH, hosts the DVD presentation of a theater performance of “Ruth,” Aug. 12, 7-9 p.m., in the cafeteria. This Biblical story follows the journey of Ruth and Naomi, whose faith in God ignites a chain of events that changes history.  It’s a story of second chances and God’s redeeming love. Free admission; light snacks and refreshments served. 1901 Division St., Metairie. Details: valencemet@aol.com, (504) 427-0327.

ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE PARISH, anniversary Mass for parishioners celebrating their 25-, 40-, 50-, 60-, 65- or 70-year anniversary during 2022, Aug. 14, 9 a.m., followed by a cake and champagne reception. Pre-registration is required by contacting the rectory. A “sensory-friendly” Mass, Aug. 20, 4 p.m., with softer music and dimmer music in an effort to embrace and welcome members with autism, Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge. Details: call the rectory at (504) 737-4604.