Calendar - November 25, 2017

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Nov. 26-Dec. 18

EVENTS

CRECHE EXHIBIT, Friends of St. Alphonsus, Nov. 26-Dec. 3, 2025 Constance St., (between St. Andrew and Josephine streets), New Orleans. Over 100 nativity scenes from around the world. 235-2931, 524-8116.

OFFICE OF JUSTICE AND PEACE, Office of Racial Harmony, and Isaiah 43 Program, monthly Peace Prayer Walk, Nov. 28, 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Academy, 6905 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans. 310-8772.

CARMELITE SPIRITUALITY CENTER, “Longing for God,” Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-noon. Session at 9:30 a.m. Details: (985) 882-7579,  [email protected]. Donations accepted.

EL SHADDAI DWXI, Louisiana chapter, Christmas party, Dec. 2, after a prayer service of worship songs, witness with Gospel readings, rosary beginning at 1 p.m., then 4 p.m. Mass. Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church,  146 4th St.,  Westwego. 919-5837, 341-9522.

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS Gospel choir, “A Christmas Musical,” Dec. 3, 5 p.m., Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans. Free admission; love offering taken.

LOUISIANA OVATION VOCAL ENSEMBLE, selections from Handel’s “Messiah”, accompanied by a Baroque Chamber Orchestra and local singers, Dec. 3, 4 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Church, 234 Angus Drive, Luling. Free admission; donations appreciated.

CONCERT OF VIOLIN, PIANO, featuring violinist Yaroslav Rudnytsky and pianist Dominican Father Michael M. Burke, Dec. 3, 3 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH, performed by the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans directed by Steven Edwards, professional soloists and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. Tickets: SymphonyChorus.org or at the door.

ORDER OF ST. LAZARUS, host “Lessons and Carols,” Dec. 6, 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Church-Ursuline Convent.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Krewe de Voix Chamber Choir, directed by Paul Weber, annual Christmas Concert, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans.  Featuring a capella traditional carols, sacred madrigals of Monteverdi and excepts from the Ursuline Manuscript, given to the New Orleans Ursuline sisters in 1754.  Free admission; reception follows in parish hall.

HOUR OF PRAYER, Dec. 8, noon-1 p.m., honoring the request of Our Lady Rosa Mystica for this hour for priests, religious and a return to purity. Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, 62135 Fish Hatchery Road, Lacombe. (985) 882-5229.

PARISHES

ST. GENEVIEVE, Advent Mission, “Preparing to Welcome the Lord,” Nov. 27-29, 7 p.m. Speaker: Msgr. Ken Hedrick. Nov. 27: Prayer Service and Mission Homily; Nov. 28: penance service,  mission homily, followed by confessions; Nov. 29: closing Mass and mission homily. Also: Dedication of the Mother Henriette Delille Religious Education and Catholic Social Teaching Center, Dec. 9, 1 p.m., on parish campus, 35382 Hwy. 433. Former Sacred Heart School students and faculty are invited. Call (985) 643-3832 or stgenevieve.us, or (985) 641-7533 or [email protected]. Also, parish annual Family Christmas Tree Trimming Dec. 2, 5-7 p.m. after the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass. The youth choir will lead those participating in Christmas carols. Bring your own special ornament or create a new one. 35382 Hwy 433, Slidell.

ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS, Christmas Dance with food and refreshments and  social, raffle, Dec. 2, 7-11 p.m.. Tickets: $15; raffle tickets $5 each with first-, second- and third-place prizes, 3501 N. Miro St., (enter gym on Congress Street) New Orleans. 945-3186.

ST. ANGELA MERICI, SALA ministry for ladies, potluck meeting Dec. 5, 7 p.m., in Kern Center (gym).  Members are encouraged to bring their favorite dish. Collections for N.O. Women & Children’s Shelter for their “Holiday Gift Shoppe.” Suggestions: unwrapped board games, books, balls, socks, slippers, toothbrushes for children, and slippers, socks, robes, toiletry sets, coffee mugs, adult coloring books/pencils, watches, perfume for mothers.

ST. MARTHA, Christmas Fair Trade gift sale, Dec. 3, 8 a.m.-noon, parish hall, 2555 Apollo Ave., Harvey. Sponsored by the Justice and Life Ministry.

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO, third annual “Procession of Mary,” with the rosary under the oaks followed by Mass, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the procession will be in the gym. Also, an Advent Mission, “Formation of the Christian Heart” by Susan Muto, Ph.D., co-founder and executive director of the epiphany association and dean of the Epiphany Academy of Formative Spirituality. Dec. 12-14, 7-9 p.m.; and Dec. 13-15, 9-11 a.m. First session: “The Joyful Heart of Mary”; second session “The Obedient Heart of Jesus”; third session “The Transforming Heart of the Trinity.” Both programs at 13396 River Road, Destrehan. For the mission, contact 912-5137.

SCHOOLS

ST. ANN SCHOOL, choir and band performs Dec. 3 at 6:15 p.m. at City Park’s “Celebration in the Oaks,” and the choir will perform Dec.  5 at noon at the Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St.  Walk-thru tours for prospective families, Dec. 4, Dec. 7, 11, 14, 18, 9:30 a.m. school office, 4921 Meadowdale St., Metairie. Santa’s Secret Workshop for students to shop for friends, relatives, Dec.  9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., cafeteria. Men’s Club’s “Breakfast with Santa” Dec. 10 following 9:30 a.m. Mass, cafeteria (www.stannmensclub.org), and Men’s Club will hold a meeting Dec. 18, 7 p.m., cafeteria. Also, St. Ann School Choir and Band performance, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., with Christmas pageant and reception in gym.

MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY, Breakfast with St. Nick in the Duplantis Gym on Milne Boulevard, New Orleans. Breakfast, games, arts and crafts, photos with Santa Claus, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m. Admission: $8 for children age 1 and older in advance, $10 at the door; $10 for adults in advance, $12 at the door. Free for children under 1. Tickets: www.mcacubs.com.

DOMINICAN MAKERS MARKET, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A market of handmade local products. St. Mary’s Dominican High School, 7701 Walmsley, New Orleans. 865-9401.