Calendar - November 17, 2012

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Nov. 17-26

PARISHES
    ST. MARTHA, Thanksgiving potluck dinner, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m., parish hall. Door prizes. 2555 Apollo Ave., Harvey. 366-1604.
    ST. GENEVIEVE, Advent workshops for families, “Giving Thanks for a Family,” Nov. 19-20, 6:30-8 p.m., presented by Deacon Dave Farinelli, archdiocesan Family Life Apostolate office. Sponsored by the parish’s Family Life committee. 58203 Hwy. 433, Slidell. (985) 643-3832.
    ST. LOUIS KING OF FRANCE, book fair, Nov. 25-30, with opening Nov. 25, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mom’s Night Out at the book fair with wine and cheese, Nov. 28, 6:30-9 p.m. Local photographer David Spielman gives presentation/book signing. Gym, 1600 Lake Ave., Metairie. 833-8224.
    ST. PETER, Christ the King solemn procession, Nov. 25 following the 5 p.m. Mass. For those who can’t process, the rosary will be prayed in church. 125 East 19th Ave., Covington. (985) 892-2422.
    ST. RAYMOND AND ST. LEO THE GREAT, Music Ministry’s annual Thanksgiving Gospel Concert, Nov. 25,
4 p.m. Donation $5. St. Leo Church site, 2916 Paris Ave., New Orleans.
    ST. JOHN BOSCO, Women’s Society, meeting, Nov. 26, 7 p.m., Family Life Center, 2114 Oakmere Drive, Harvey. 340-0444.

EVENTS
    JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD, monthly Mass/prayer walk, Nov. 17. 9 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1307 Louisiana Ave., followed by a procession led by Msgr. Christopher Nalty.

OUT OF AREA
    SOJOURNERS MOVIE SCREENING, Nov. 24, 6 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo in Picayune, Miss. Doors open 5 p.m.; concessions sold, with proceeds benefitting young adult ministry for a Medjugorje pilgrimage. (228) 255-0960, email apostlesofthe [email protected]; www.thesojournersmovie.com

COMING…
    LIGHT OF THE WORLD PRAYER COMMUNITY, meeting, Nov. 30, with rosary at 6:45 p.m., prayer and praise at 7:15 p.m. Newman Center at the University of New Orleans, Elysian Fields entrance. 559-2414.
    ST. SCHOLASTICA ACADEMY,Royalettes Dance Team Dance Party, Nov. 30, 6:30-10 p.m. Ages kindergarten-sixth grade. Cost: $30 a child, $20 additional siblings. SSA gym, Covington. (985) 892-2540.
    COME AND SEE VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEKEND, high school juniors, seniors, college-age men interested in priesthood, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, St. Joseph Seminary College, Covington. 861-6298; [email protected]
    BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL, Ladies of the Shield Holiday Home Tour, Dec. 1, noon-3 p.m., Place Pontchartrain, Woodlake neighborhoods in Kenner: 58 Verde St. (refreshments, boutique), 4400 Rue St. Peter, 4437 Rue Place Pontchartrain, 417 Champs Elysees (patron party). Patron party, 11 a.m.-noon. 284-6700, www.brothermartin.com.
    ST. ANSELM, Knights of Columbus Council, free pancake breakfast with Santa Claus for children, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Joseph Hall, St. Mary St., Madisonville. Also, Advent Mission, Dec. 16-18, 7 p.m. in church. Presenters: Deacons Eddie Ensley and Robert Herrmann bring Advent message, educate and transform minds and hearts. Sounds of Season free holiday concert, Dec. 22, 5 p.m., featuring traditional, contemporary, crystal bells, children’s choirs, chimes; refreshments follow.
    RIVER REGION YOUTH RALLY, Catholic churches on the West Bank of St. Charles-St. John Deanery, have fellowship, challenging messages, Mass, dinner, praise and worship, Dec. 1,  St. Gertrude, 17292 Louisiana Hwy. 631, Des Allemands. Theme: “Faith: Back to Basics.” Rally leader: Mike DeSalvo, director of youth ministry for the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese.
    ST. RITA, CYO hosts second XLT night of praise, worship, adoration, fellowship, Dec. 1, 6 p.m., gym, 7301 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan.

KUDOS
    ST. SCHOLASTICA ACADEMY, new Parent Club officers for 2012-13 year are: Yvette O’Krepki, president emeritus; Kathy Lacoste, treasurer; Rose Beau, recording secretary; Nancy Hewitt, corresponding secretary; Carolyn Ledet, vice president; Melita St. Romain, president.
    ST. ANN SCHOOL, Grandparents’ Club 2012-13 officers are: Joan Danos, Jean Barbe, co-presidents; Dot Donnelly, treasurer; Dianne Breaux, recording secretary;  Sally Leingang, membership secretary; Barbara Beben, tech support. 2012-13 Home and School Club officers: Stacy DesPlas, Charisse Teresi, co-presidents; Jennifer Duhe, secretary; Julie Krebs, treasurer; Allison Vogt, parliamentarian. 2012-13 Men’s Club officers: Jared Lazo, president; Billy Rive, first vice president; David Hoggatt, second vice president; Jeremy Pelegrin, secretary; Ed Elam, treasurer; Mark Carver, webmaster.  
    GOYA FOODS donated 100,000 pounds of Goya products to victims of Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana.  The donation will be distributed by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against hunger in south Louisiana.     
    PROJECT LAZARUS, executive director Kim Moss was named one of New Orleans Magazine’s “People to Watch in 2012” in the magazine’s September 2012 issue. This honor recognizes New Orleans-based individuals passionate about a particular mission. These individuals are highlighted as leaders in their profession; proven achievers based on past accomplishments and overall experience. Moss has 27 years experience working with organizations that serve people living with HIV/AIDS and advocating for their rights and well-being through housing and supportive services.     
    MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY, students and faculty collected 155 boxes of nonperishables, weighing 25 pounds a box, to help Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana recover after Hurricane Isaac.
    ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE, donated $446.85 to Council of Catholic School Cooperative Clubs’ Clothe- a-Child drive. Mike and Kim Sorensen received the Archbishop Chapelle High School Deus Providebit Award for their years of volunteer service to Chapelle. Their three daughters are Chapelle graduates Megan Sorensen Scandurro ’06, Kortney ’08 and Mikella ’12.
    CABRINI HIGH SCHOOL, named five New Orleanians to its Board of Trustees: Thomas J. Long,  chairman; Michael T. Johnson, vice chairman; S. Kyle Waters, treasurer; Arlinda P. Westbrook, secretary; Florence O. Wingerter, assistant secretary. Other board members are: Roland Borey, Sister Eileen Currie, Dellona Davis, Charles DiGange, Sister Catherine Garry, Leon Grabert Jr., Pamela Roman Mascari, Eugene F. McCormick Jr., Jesuit Father Anthony McGinn and Albert Pappalardo. Members of the Board of Trustees of Cabrini High school serve as the ultimate fiduciaries of the school in their oversight of institutional affairs.
    SECOND HARVEST Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, has hired Paige Vance as community outreach manager, coordinating outreach between the food bank and the more than 240-member agencies across south Louisiana. Scott Bernier is director of business operations overseeing operations, logistics and procurement. Second Harvest promoted two from within: Annette LeBlanc from vice president/chief operations officer to vice president/chief administrative officer; Mamie Jackson, from warehouse manager to operations manager.
    ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, installed 2012-13 Pastoral Council members: Bob Morgan, Stephanie Calderaro, Darlene Thomas, president; Father John Talamo,  pastor; Michael Centola, Audrey Richoux, secretary; members Dwayne Steele, Kathie Harrell, David Lassere, Edna Metcalf, Don Nolan, Chad Treser, Brian Simpson, Tina Le, Celinda Melgar, Yvette Ponthier, Joey Tumminello, Michelle Junot; Nicole Alvarez, principal.