Calendar - November 11, 2023

EVENTS
 

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL LAY CARMELITE COMMUNITY NO. 1902, community meeting, Nov. 12, noon-2 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie. Catholics in good standing who are at least 18 years old are invited to learn more about Lay Carmelites.  Dottie Watson, (504) 339-4298.

LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, REMARRIAGE AND WIDOWHOOD, orthodoxy and oikomomia by Nicholas Denysenko, M.Div., Ph.D., Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Notre Dame Seminary Schulte Auditorium, 2901 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. The free lecture, presented by the Notre Dame Seminary Graduate School of Theology, will be livestreamed at www.nds.edu. (504) 866-7426.

BOOK LAUNCH, Daughter of St. Paul Sister Anne Flanagan (Archbishop Chapelle class of 1974) will introduce and sign her book, “Come to Me: Living the Nine First Fridays” at the gathering of Women of Faith, “The Secret of the Nine First Fridays,” Nov. 16, 7 p.m. St. Clement of Rome, Vosbein Hall, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie. She also will have a launch party, Nov. 17, 2-6 p.m. at the Daughters of St. Paul’s Pauline Books and Media, 4403 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,  Metairie. Refreshments served. (504) 887-7631.

HISPANIC APOSTOLATE FALL GALA, Nov. 17, 7-11 p.m., with dinner, music, cash bar. Chateau Golf and Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner. Proceeds benefit the apostolate’s ministry to help Hispanic children attend Catholic schools through the St. Thomas Aquinas School Financial Aid program. Tickets are $150 in advance or $200 at the door. Sponsorships are available. (504) 467-2550.

ST. BENILDE, “Survivors Day at St. Benilde,” Nov. 18, 4:30-8 p.m. The theme is Thanks-Giving. A free meal (turkey and ham with sides catered by La Madeleine), a video from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a discussion and candlelight vigil with the recitation of the Joyful Mysteries to end the evening. Parish cafeteria, 1901 Division St., Metairie.

SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY, hold annual celebration for Servant of God, Venerable Henriette Delille, “The Journey Continues,” Nov. 18, 4 p.m. at the motherhouse, 6901 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans. Reception immediately following Mass.

BLOOD DRIVE, ​​Nov. 19, 8:15 a.m.-1:40 p.m. (last appointment). Donors  receive a mini health exam for blood pressure, iron and cholesterol, have a choice of blood-replacement coverage or a directed donation and  a free  Lakeview Tutti Frutti gift card. Walk-ins accepted, but appointments encouraged at tbcdonors.org.or 1 (800) 86BLOOD. St. Pius Gym, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans.

NOTRE DAME SEMINARY hosts annual Christmas lunch for priests, Nov. 27, with 10:30 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, followed by reception at 11:30 a.m. then lunch at The Roosevelt Hotel. Table sponsorships and individual tickets available online at www.bidpal.net/NDSChristmas. Email Mary Shaffo at [email protected].

ADVENT MORNINGS OF REFLECTION, sponsored by the Catholic Community Foundation’s Catholic Women in Action, Nov. 30, 9-11 a.m., with Father Robert Cavalier celebrating Mass, and Marianite Sister Suellen Tennyson speaking on “In Our Experiences, God Shapes Us,” Mary Queen of Peace, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Sister Suellen also speaks  Dec. 6, 9-11 a.m., St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie. Father Andrew Gutierrez from Notre Dame Seminary will celebrate Mass in Metairie. Kathi Zimmerman, (504) 527-5794, [email protected].

CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR KIDS, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., celebrating the true meaning of Christmas reliving the nativity story with costumes, carols, a Bible quiz and birthday cake for baby Jesus. Featuring St. Angela Merici Children’s Choir; story sessions at noon and 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Daughters of St. Paul, Pauline Books & Media, 4403 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. (504) 887-7631, email: [email protected].

ST. HUBERT, Ladies’ Altar Society-sponsored First Friday, Dec. 1 with Mass, adoration and benediction. A rosary is recited at 7:30 a.m., followed by 8 a.m. Mass, the Sacred Heart of Jesus novena, adoration and benediction Breakfast is then held in the parish hall. Details, call (985) 535-3312.  176 Anthony F. Monica St., Garyville.

INTERFAITH SERVICE FOR HOMELESS, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will be joined by ministers of various faiths to pray for the homeless, especially those who have died on the streets in 2023. St. Joseph Church, 1802 Tulane Ave., New Orleans. A fellowship and simple reception follows in the vestibule. [email protected].

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE, “Coping with Life Alone” 10-week series on Wednesdays Dec. 6-Feb. 21, 7-9 p.m. $40. Part of the archdiocese’s Marriage and Family Life Office. St. Angela Merici Church Conference Room, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie. To register, call Joey Caruso, (504) 812-3300.

CRESCENT CITY STAGE, professional theater presents the regional premiere of Patrick Barlow’s new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 7-21, starring Bernard White as Scrooge. Performances are Dec. 7-9, 14-16, Dec. 19-21 at 7:30 p.m.; and matinees Dec. 10, 16 and 17 at 2:30 p.m. Loyola Marquette Theater. 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. Tickets: www.crescentcitystage.com.

SILENT RETREAT FOR YOUNG ADULT WOMEN, “Come and Sit at His Feet: Spiritual Poverty and Femininity,” led by Claire Gallagher, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m.-Dec. 10, 11:30 a.m. Camp Abbey Retreat Center, Covington. Offered by the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office. $150 a person includes lodging and meals Saturday and Sunday. Register by Nov. 29: nolacatholic.org/yam.

IMMACULEE ILIBAGIZA RETREAT, Dec. 8, 4-9 p.m., Dec. 9, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville.  Contact [email protected], (985) 710-9595.

CHRIST THE KING Altar Society sponsors, “Pancakes with Santa and Mrs. Claus,” Dec. 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $5 for kids 3-12, $10 for those 13 and older. Advance sales at (504) 931-2673. Later that day at 2 p.m., a Christmas concert presented by Andy Hymel’s School of Music students. Admission: $10 a person, those under age 3 get in free. Proceeds benefit the church. From Dec. 31-Jan. 15, Father Jose Ladra’s large Fontanini Nativity scene of more than 300 pieces, “Little Town of Bethlehem,” will be displayed before and after all Masses by the Altar Server Society or arrange for a viewing at (​​504) 361-1500. It will be unveiled at the Christmas Vigil Mass. 535 Deerfield Road, Terrytown.

SCHOOLS

BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL, Dionysians present “The Little Mermaid,” Nov. 10-11, 16-18, 7 p.m.; and a matinee Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Reserved seating: $20; general admission, $15. Tickets at the door via cash or check. Reserve tickets at brothermartin.com/drama. 4401 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL presents “Best-Dressed Gala-GSS Fashion Night,” Dec. 2, 6-10:30 p.m., New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St. Cocktail hour, runway competition, reception, auction. Tickets, sponsorships  donations, visit https://bit.ly/400wNbZ. Email Andrea Williams at [email protected] or call (504) 598-9399.

OTHER

COLLECTION OF ADORATION MESSAGES, Divine Mercy parishioner Frank Raab has published a fourth book on adoration messages he’s received from God through Hope and Purposes Ministries. The third book is the Spanish translation of the second book with messages from September 2017-June 2020. The books are $10 and can be purchased at https://hopeandpurpose.org/shop.