Calendar - November 18, 2017

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Nov. 19-Dec. 10

EVENTS

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, healing Mass, Nov. 22, 7 p.m., followed by healing service, eucharistic exposition and benediction. Pray for spiritual, emotional and physical healing. Free, lit parking behind church, 4640 Canal St., New Orleans. Celebrant: Dominican Father Mariano Velez.

NAIM CONFERENCE, Archdiocese of New Orleans, general membership meeting, Nov. 28, 6 p.m., followed by Mass 6:30 p.m. for deceased spouses. A buffet supper will follow Mass in the multi-purpose room. All widowed persons invited. St. Pius X, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans.

COPING WITH LIFE ALONE, after death, divorce or separation, on Wednesdays for 10 weeks starting Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m., St. Angela Merici. Ninety-two men and women have now successfully completed at St. Angela the “Coping With Life Alone” program through Beginning Experience under the Family Life Apostolate office of the archdiocese. Parish conference hall, adjacent to church parking lot, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie. Cost: $35. Questions, registration: 339-7776.

CELEBRATE JESUS’ BIRTHDAY, annual children’s birthday party for Jesus, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Reliving the Nativity story with children dressed as the Holy Family, the Three Wise Men, angels, etc.; carols along with a birthday cake for baby Jesus. Nativity story told at noon and 1:30 p.m. Bring own camera. Pauline Books and Media, 4403 Veterans Blvd., Metairie. 887-7631.

CATHY GIANFALA, singer/songwriter, performs new CD “Christmas” Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m. Mule’s, 2627 David Drive, Metairie; Dec. 10, noon, Peaches Records New Orleans; Dec. 12, 7 p.m., East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie; and Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Clearview Mall. www.cathygianfalacarriere.com.

INTERFAITH PRAYER SERVICE FOR HOMELESS, Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Church, 1802 Tulane Ave., New Orleans.

LIVE WITH PASSION, Advent Mission with Father Cedric Pisegna, brings his “Living with Passion” message, Dec. 4-6, 7 p.m. presentations/sermon, and talks after daily 9 a.m. Masses. Mary  Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville. (985) 626-6977.

1912 SOCIETY DINNER, celebrating Loyola University New Orleans and honoring 2017 Integritas Vitae Award recipients Drs. R. Ranney Mize, Emel Songu Mize, Dec. 7, 6 p.m., Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel, 123 Baronne St., New Orleans. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner, dessert reception. Register online: loyno.edu/1912. Tickets $125 a person. 861-5793.

MERCY FAMILY CENTER, inaugural “Color of Hope” gala, rescheduled for Dec. 8, 7-10 p.m. Messina’s at the Terminal, 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., New Orleans. A buffet, auction, music, sponsorship boards. Celebrating 25th anniversary of Mercy Family Center and its compassionate, community-based mental health and educational services for children, adolescents and adults. Honorees: founders Mercy Sister Sarah Ducey, Ph.D., Mindy Malik, Ph.D. Tickets, details: 220-1526, 838-8283 www.mercy.net/MFCgala.

WILLWOODS COMMUNITY, married couples retreat, Dec. 9-10, Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat House, Metairie. Geared toward couples who are in the first 10 years of their marriage. Register: faithandmarriage.org.

PARISHES

BLESSED SACRAMENT/ST. JOAN OF ARC, Holy Name Society annual free parish and family breakfast, Nov. 19, after the 8 a.m. Mass in the school hall, 919 Cambronne St., New Orleans. John Salomone and Marsha Washington honored as parishioners of the year.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, (Gretna), Blessing of the Motorbikes, Nov. 25, 10 a.m., 610 6th at Newton Street parking lot, in honor of St. Columbanus, patron saint of motorcyclists. Donations accepted to help St. Anthony School in Gretna. Pictures with St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra dressed with his miter and crosier, Dec. 3, 2-5 p.m., in church. Bring your camera.

ST. ANSELM CATHOLIC CHURCH, Capuchin Father Simeon Gallagher, renowned for his retreats, workshops and missions, will present an Advent-themed mission Nov. 27-30, 7 p.m. nightly. Confession heard Nov. 29, in conjunction with the mission. Call parish office, (985) 845-7342. 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, parish choir and youth sponsor a pre-Christmas Bazaar, Dec. 2, 9 a. m.-3:30 p. m. in the Larose Center, next to the church, Short at Minor streets in Kenner’s Rivertown. Household items and decorations (no clothes) will be available.

ST ANTHONY CHURCH, Advent Mission with Marianite Sister Judy Gomila, Dec. 4-6, 7-8 p.m., 924 Monroe St; Gretna.

ST. BENEDICT, Christmas concert Dec. 10, 6-7 p.m. 20370 Smith Road, Covington.

SCHOOLS

ST. ANN, Home and School Club, host Christmas Boutique with local vendors, Nov. 30, 7-10 p.m., cafeteria.  Also, Home and School Club general meeting, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m., gym, Metairie.

OTHER

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, The College Media Association named “The Maroon” the second best college media outlet in the nation. In judging the Best College Media Outlet award, the CMA judges considered excellence in delivering information through multiple channels, including the printed page, video, audio, web, social and mobile. The Maroon also received second place for best mobile app, third place for best advertising rate card, honorable mention for best online ad, and an honorable mention for best editorial illustration.