Calendar - March 5, 2022

EVENTS

CATHOLIC BOOK STORE, Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes will autograph  his latest book, “Priests in Love with God and Eager to Witness to the Gospel,” March 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 3003 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. Signed books for sale after signing. (504) 861-7504.

CHRIST IN THE CITY, monthly gathering with adoration, reconciliation and fellowship for Catholic young adults ages 18-39, March 8, 7 p.m., St. Rita New Orleans, 2729 Lowerline St. Next gathering: April 5, 7 p.m., with Archbishop Gregory Aymond at Notre Dame Seminary Chapel, 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. Details: jbehan@arch-no.org.

ST. DOMINIC PARISH’S St. Martin de Porres Society and the Archdiocese of New Orleans Racial Harmony Commission co-sponsor a rosary for racial healing and exercise to explore culture and privilege, March 9 at 5 p.m., Transfiguration of the Lord Church, 5621 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans. Fellowship follows. To host an event in your parish:  nolacatholic.org/racialhealing.

NOTRE DAME SEMINARY GALA, March 12, 7-10 p.m. Dinner, music, raffles, silent/live auctions, cocktails. $125 a person. 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans; www.bidpal.net/ndsgala.

ST. PETER, 125 East 19th Ave., Covington, hosts “Could Roe v. Wade Disappear?” informational talk by Benjamin Clapper, a parishioner and executive director of Louisiana Right to Life, March 13, 6:15 p.m. in St. Mary’s Hall. Light meal served; free-will offering.

WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE, 2022 opening Mass/ luncheon, March 16, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Schulte Auditorium, 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. Lunch at the Inn Exile of Ye Olde College Inn. Speaker Dr. Judith Miranti, director of Xavier University of Louisiana’s graduate counseling programs. Also, Sip and Learn, March 31, 5-7:30 p.m., with Mass at the Mother Cabrini Chapel at Cabrini High School followed by a courtyard reception, presentations from potential grantee organizations. (504) 527-5794.

LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY, Morning of Prayer with Mass and benediction led by Jesuit Father William Farge, Carol and John Weiler, March 19, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mary Queen of Peace, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville.

GOD’S SPECIAL CHILDREN NORTHSHORE, Mass, first Eucharist and confirmation, March 20, 3 p.m. Our Lady of the Lake, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville.

LENTEN MUSICAL REFLECTION, “Walk Together: A Lenten Reflection on Ten Spirituals,” March 20, 4 p.m., with musical arrangements by Moses Hogan featuring vocalist Lisa LaFleur Schillace and pianist Dr. Wilfred Delphin. Walter Bonam gives spiritual reflections. Walk with others on a common spiritual journey through the cross toward the promised land. Sponsored by the Ignatian Volunteer Corps of New Orleans. Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. www.ivcusa.org/neworleans.

ARCHDIOCESAN-WIDE CONFESSION at all parishes during Lent, March 23, March 30, April 6, 5-6:30 p.m.

MEN’S DAY OF REFLECTION, “Never Lose Hope in God’s Mercy,” March 26, beginning at 8:30 a.m., with Benedictine Abbot Justin Brown at the Teresian Spirituality Center, 18080 St. Joseph Way, Covington. Coffee, donuts, lunch, $35. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Assembly 2922. Register with Jim Moore at Dublin97a@bellsouth.net or (504) 669-9087.

CONVERGING ROADS HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE, “The Art of Accompaniment: The Vocation to Medicine,” March 26, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Presented by St. John Paul II Foundation, the archdiocese and Notre Dame Seminary. Available online, in person at Notre Dame Seminary, 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. Topics: vocation of medicine, gender identity discordance, the Hippocratic oath, accompanying  sick and dying. Continuing education credits for healthcare professionals. Details: convergingroads.com or CR@forlifeandfamily.org.

MAGNIFICAT, West Bank chapter will sponsor a breakfast, March 26, 9 a.m.-noon, New Orleans Ladies’ Ballroom, 1771 Stumpf Blvd., Terrytown. Father Sidney Speaks will be the speaker. $20 through March 21. (504) 341-6558.

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH, and Knights of Columbus Council 12686 host the 19th annual First Responders’ Mass, April 3, 11 a.m. Celebrant: Archbishop Gregory Aymond. Open to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department, Jefferson Parish Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) of all faiths including those from Kenner, Harahan, Gretna, Westwego, Louisiana State Police and Causeway Police. Reception follows. 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie. Details: KC Grand Knight Norman Romagosa (504) 301-7149.

FISH FRIES

These fish fry listings came in after the Feb. 19 issue deadline. For a comprehensive list of all fish fries in the archdiocese, go to bit.ly/3JUhus6
 

MATER DOLOROSA, March 11, 25, April 8, 5-8 p.m. 1230 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, (504) 866-3669.

MARY QUEEN OF PEACE, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Fridays during Lent, starting March 4. Fried fish, baked fish or fried shrimp, $12 adult, $6 child.

OUR LADY OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE, 1000 North Starrett, at West Metairie. Drive-thru only. March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8,  4 p.m. until. Fried fish or crawfish pie platter, including corn, potatoes, roll, $9; crawfish pies $4; shrimp etouffee with rice, $6; bread pudding, $3.

OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS, Waggaman, has canceled its Lenten fish fry.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville. March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 5-7:30 p.m. Catfish, coleslaw, French fries, green beans, dessert, drink, $12.

SACRED HEART, 28088 Main St., Lacombe. March 18 and April 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Pick up or drive-thru fish dinners.

ST. AGNES, 3310 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson. March 11, 25 and April 8 beginning at 5 p.m. Fried fish, fried shrimp, French fries, coleslaw, tea or water. Desserts sold. Family bingo on April 8.

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, 3101 Eton St., Algiers. Fridays during Lent beginning March 4. Fish, shrimp and combo platters, includes green beans, French fries, hush puppies and coleslaw, $12; gumbo $6; cheese pizza, $2. Homemade desserts and drinks available.

ST. ANGELA MERICI, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie. Corrected dates: March 11, 25 and April 8, 5-8 p.m.

ST. ANSELM, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville. Fridays March 11-April 8; drive-thru begins 4 p.m. Fried catfish or shrimp plates (adult, child); seafood plate with soft shell crab or crab cakes; shrimp Caesar salad, gumbo with rice.

ST. CLETUS, 3600 Claire Ave., Gretna. All Fridays of Lent except Good Friday. Fish, shrimp, and oyster plates and po-boys; desserts and drinks.

ST. JOAN OF ARC, 529 West 5th St., LaPlace. March 11, 18, 25 and April 8. Fried fish, $10; fried shrimp, $12.

ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge. March 11, Fish and sides, $15; cheese pizza, $5 for two slices, desserts and beverages.

SCHOOLS

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS COOPERATIVE CLUBS (CCSCC), general meeting and Parents’ Institute Workshop, March 14, 7 p.m.; registration begins at 6:30 p.m. St. Ann School, 4921 Meadowdale St., Metairie. Details: CCSCC president Judith Nussbaum, (504) 451-5794.

SAINT PAUL’s Marian Players present “How to Succeed in Business (Without Really Trying)” March 16-26, 7 p.m. Cast includes St. Paul’s and St. Scholastica students. St. Paul’s School, in the Alumni Memorial Theater, 917 Jahncke Ave., Covington. Reserved seating tickets are $15 or $10 for students and are available at bit.ly/ 3vhxUXj.

POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH, “The Colors of Spring” 5K Run and Ultimate Spring Festival, March 19. Music from The Benchwarmers, The Rockenbraughs and El Zappo! Featuring Johnny Sanchez Taco Truck from master chef Aaron Sanchez. Free admission, but proceeds from food/vendors benefit school gym repairs. Interested vendors should call (985) 649-0914, ext. 2917. 1910 Jaguar Drive, Slidell.

JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL, Laissez Les Bon Temps Blue Jay Cookoff at the school’s Back-to-Banks bazaar, March 19, 3 p.m. Limited to 10 teams. To register, email Jamie Roy at roy@jesuitnola.org, (504) 453-0525. More info at bit.ly/3HEsWqU. The bazaar is March 18, 6-10 p.m., and March 19, 3-8 p.m.

DE LA SALLE, Maroon and White Gala, “Athens on the Avenue,” March 19, 7-10 p.m., with food, open bar, live and silent auctions, entertainment by Dat Band. 5300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. Tickets, $50, bit.ly/3hcbCxM

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL, “A Night in Emerald City” Eagle gala, March 25, 7-11 p.m., Chateau Estates Golf and Country Club Grand Ballroom, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner. Food, entertainment, silent and live auctions. RSVP: fb.me/e/1peYps96q.