Calendar: Nov. 24 – Dec. 7, 2019

St. Rita Church, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans, will present organist Robert Zanca performing works of J.S. Bach on the church’s 1971 Arthur Schoenberger organ, Nov. 24, 3 p.m.

Benedictine Father Peter Hammett, book signing, “Liturgy: The Pulse of the Universe,” Nov. 30, noon, St. Joseph Abbey Gift Shop, 75376 River Road, Covington. The book hopes to create  a deeper understanding of liturgy, Mass and other sacraments. $18 at the bookstore.

  ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS GOSPEL CHOIR, A Christmas Musical 2019, “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” Dec. 1, 3 p.m., Corpus Christi-Epiphany Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans. Free-will offering. The choir is supported by the Office of Black Catholic Ministries.

JEFFERSON CHORALE, and University of New Orleans Chorus present “Tis the Season,” directed by Megan Dearie and Dr. Louise LaBruyere, Dec. 1, 4 p.m., UNO Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. St. Anthony Avenue at Leon C. Simon; Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., St. Agnes Church, 3310 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson. Free.

ADVENT REVIVAL, Dec. 2-4, 6:30 p.m. All Saints  Church, 1441 Teche St., Algiers. Prepare for the birth of our Lord. Revivalist: Father Sidney Speaks, pastor, St. Joseph the Worker Church in Marrero.

St. Angela Ladies Auxiliary (SALA), meets Dec. 3, 7 p.m, Kern Center, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie. Monetary donations or gift cards from grocery stores, dollar stores, etc., accepted for St. Vincent de Paul. Pot luck dinner. $20 dues are due. New members [email protected]

ARCHDIOCESAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER (ASC), “The Hush of Advent Amid the Holiday Noise,” with associate director Jan Tate, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, 2501 Maine Ave., Metairie. Mass at noon. Cost $30. Also, Advent Morning of Reflection (Northshore), Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Northshore Catholic Center, 4465 East Hwy. 190 Service Road, Covington. Teresian Sister Gloria Murillo assistant director, leads morning of prayer, reflection and sharing. Cost $30.  Register on the web: https://nolacatholic.org/asc. Email: mailto:[email protected].

MAGNIFICAT, Metairie Chapter ministry to Catholic women, breakfast, Dec. 7,  9 a.m. to noon, Copeland Towers’ Chateau Ballroom, 2601 Severn Ave., Metairie. Speaker: Cindy Scardina, Mercy Beaucoup music ministry member ministering in song for 30 years, will tell her adoption story. Reservations:  $23 online, www.magnificat-ministry.org/la-metairie. 884-6152.

ST. ANGELA MERICI, “Word of God Speak: A Night Adoration and Reflection” with word and music, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., inside church, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie. And, Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m., Christmas caroling, 6:30 pm in the Msgr. Kern Center, 2101 Pomona St., Metairie.

NORTHSHORE CATHOLIC WOMEN IN ACTION, Advent morning of reflection, “The Joyful Call of Advent: Consent, Conception and consecration,” Dec. 10, 9 -11:30 a.m. starting with Mass celebrated by Father Garrett O’Brien, followed by confession, coffee then reflection with speaker Karen Sheehy, a published author, wife, mother, nonprofit owner, motivational speaker, blogger. Mary Queen of Peace, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville.

Southshore Advent Morning of Reflection, sponsored by Catholic Women in Action, Dec. 12, 9-11:30 a.m. A Family’s Faith Journey!” St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie. Mass celebrant: Father Beau Charbonnet, pastor of St. Angela. Speakers: Denny Charbonnet, Janice Charbonnet and Elise Charbonnet Angelette.

DAY OF PRAYER, “Advent: The Time of Expectation,” Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with Dominican Friar Sergio Serrano, director of the Hispanic Apostolate. Open to men and women. Cost: $40 includes refreshments and lunch. Register: https://nolacatholic.org/events/day-of-prayer-advent-the-time-of-expectation. Archdiocesan Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary St., Metairie.

REDEMPTORIST COMMUNITY, “Inside and Outside: An Advent Retreat,” Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., followed by confession at 3:15 p.m., and Mass at 4 p.m. Focus:  how Advent affects the way we live our daily lives inside our homes and outside in the world as a people of justice. Seelos Welcome Center, 919 Josephine St., New Orleans. $15 a person includes sandwich. Register: Lillian 522-6748, [email protected].

MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY, girls in fourth through sixth grade and their families invited to “Spotlight on Arts,” an interactive arts experience, Dec. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. 3D printing and a character make-over in theatrical make-up given. Create Christmas magic in a visual arts station and experience a WMCA news broadcast as on-air talent or behind the scenes. Visual arts show, choral performances and MCA’s STK drama club will conclude with a fun performance at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. RSVP at mcacubs.com.

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN, Advent Morning of Reflection “Making Room for Jesus” for parents and alumnae, Dec. 5, 8:30-11:15 a.m., in Our Lady Queen of the Rosary Chapel, second floor of St. Mary’s Hall. Coffee and refreshments served from 8-8:30 a.m. Leaders: Theresa Bertucci Truxillo, class of ’97, Jill Curry Cabes ’87 (vice president of Dominican Catholic identity) and Claire Gallagher ’04 (campus minister). School Advent Mass follows at 11:30 a.m.

BROTHER MARTIN, 2019 Ladies of the Shield Holiday Home Tour, Dec. 7, showcasing four homes in Uptown New Orleans. Holiday boutique, featuring NOLA Gifts and Kendra Scott, at 5610 Laurel St. Patron party 10:30 a.m.-noon, 438 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans. Home tour noon-3 p.m. Other Uptown New Orleans houses on tour: 4104 Prytania St., 2702 St. Charles Ave. and 5610 Laurel St., New Orleans. Patron tickets (including one home tour) are $65 in advance and $70 tour day. Holiday Home Tour ticket is $30 in advance and $35 tour day at any home. www.brothermartin.com/development/ladies-of-the-shield or call-283-1561, ext. 3063.

ST. JOACHIM-ST. HENRY CRUISE, Jan. 27-Feb. 1, 2020, Carnival Valor ship stops in Cozumel and Progresso, casual and fine dining, Las Vegas-style shows and comedy club, $50 onboard credit per cabin. Leaders: Kevin and Sylvia Smith. $150 deposit required for each person. Details: Bonnie Jordan, 1 (800)-571-6817, ext. 4255. Mention St. Joachim and St. Henry cruise.