Calendar: Dec. 4-14, 2019

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

TRIDENTINE (LATIN) MASS, on first Fridays, beginning Dec. 6, 6 p.m., St. Stephen Church (Good Shepherd Parish), 1025 Napoleon Ave., in New Orleans. Celebrant: Father Paul Clark; pipe organist Brian Morgan. 899-1378.

ADVENT MINI-RETREAT, Dec. 7, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Half-day retreat, “Intimacy with God in Prayer,” led by Dominican Father Marty Gleeson and Carol Weiler of “Lord, Teach Me To Pray,” a ministry based on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Morning Mass, light breakfast, talks, discussion, prayer, lunch. $5 donation. https://catholic.tulane.edu.

ST. NICHOLAS, a.k.a. Father Gary Copping, pastor St. Joseph Church Gretna, and the Mothers’ Day Out program, invite public to meet and take photos with St. Nicholas Dec. 7, 2-3 p.m., St. Joseph Complex Gym, corner of 7th and Newton streets, Gretna. Free. Children will play games, get face painting, decorate their own Christmas cookie and receive prizes.

ST. GENEVIEVE, Father Roel Lungay, pastor, celebrates the 35th anniversary of ordination as priest, Dec. 8, immediately following 11 a.m. Mass. Potluck luncheon; bring your favorite dish. Saints game will be broadcast in the Family Life Center. 58203 Hwy. 433, Slidell. (985) 643-3832.

VOX FEMINAE, an early music ensemble presents  “Gaudete,” a free program of medieval Christmas music. Dec. 8, 3 p.m., the New Marigny Theater, 1209 Mandeville St., New Orleans.

ST. ANSELM, myriad of free December events: Dec. 9-12: Advent mission, 7 p.m. nightly with Capuchin Franciscan Father Simeon Gallagher, confession Dec. 12; Dec. 14: 8:30-11 a.m., free Breakfast with Santa; Dec. 22, 5:45 p.m.: “Sounds of the Season” with a visit from Santa. 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, Advent Mission “Preparing for the Advent of Christ through Blessed Mary,” presented by Dominican Father Mariano  Velez, Dec. 9-12. Daily: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. confessions and spiritual direction; 6-7 p.m. conference talks; 7:10-7:40 p.m. Mass. In church, 1908 Short St., Kenner.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, 1912 Society Dinner and Auction, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m., Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans. Local investment professional, sports historian and philanthropist S. Derby Gisclair, ’73, being honored with the university’s Integritas Vitae (Integrity of Life) Award. Gisclair helped fund a renovated sports locker room 14 years ago and spearheaded the Faith in the Future campaign 2011-19, which resulted in $100 million in new resources for Loyola. He helps organizations citywide from De La Salle High School to Tulane baseball, and he rallies others to do the same.

Council of Catholic School Cooperative Clubs (CCSCC), 77th annual luncheon, Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m. doors open. Copeland Towers Suites and Conference Center, 2701 Severn Ave., Metairie. $45 a person. Awards presented for club scrapbooks and club of the year. Details: Michelle Burke 259-5178.

Visitation of Our Lady Church, “Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message” documentary/movie screening narrated by Jim Caviezel,  Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Movie was produced by the Knights of Columbus and presented by St. Thomas More KC Council 7226.  Light refreshments follow  58-minute movie. Details: Grand Knight Greg Galle, 908-5782.

ST. LUCY OF SYRACUSE MASS, the patron saint of eye diseases, 92nd annual local Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, Dec. 14, 4 p.m. A St. Lucy relic will be offered for veneration immediately after Mass. The Mass is sponsored by the founding group, the St. Lucy Society, originally known as La Societa di Santa Lucia di New Orleans. Third- and fourth-generation members still participate. Free, secure parking in rear of church.

ST. MARY MAGDALEN, Parents’ Club annual pot luck dinner/general meeting, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Massett Hall. No child care on this night. Also, sip some wine and buy gifts from a variety of vendors at the Parents’ Club annual “Sip N Shop” event Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m., in Massett Hall, 6421 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie.

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN, annual Christmas concert, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Sr. Ambrose Reggio, OP Gymnasium. Dominican’s band, choir and jazz band perform with Dominican’s Color Guard. Audience sing-along. Reception follows. www.stmarysdominican.org.

MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY, Breakfast with St. Nick, Dec. 14, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Games, Christmas crafts, hot breakfast and photos with Santa available for purchase. Adults are $10 in advance, $12 at the door; children age 1 and up are $8 in advance, $10 at the door; children under age 1 are free. https://www.mcacubs.com.