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Advent/Christmas Events:
Complete list here: https://files.ecatholic.com/22596/documents/2022/11/Advent-Christmas-2022.pdf
EVENTS
NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS: THE AUGMENTED EXHIBITION, traveling exhibition with a 360-degree immersion into the 850-year history of Notre-Dame Cathedral and its ongoing restoration after the 2019 fire. Continues through March 1 at The Historic New Orleans Collection, 520 Royal St., New Orleans. Conceived and produced by technology firm Histovery, in collaboration with the Public Institution in Charge of the Conservation and Restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral. Free admission, but advance registration is recommended. Reserve tickets at www.hnoc.org/notredame.
RORATE SUNRISE MASS, Dec. 3, 6 a.m., by candlelight in Mother Mary’s honor during Advent as the faithful prepare for the birth of the light of the world. Missa Cantata in Latin, followed by breakfast and a social in rectory. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 1 Rectory Lane, Hahnville.
FREE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS, for children 6 weeks old to 18, Dec. 5, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Hispanic Apostolate, 2525 Maine Ave., Metairie. And Dec. 19, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Hispanic Resource Center, 4312 Florida Ave., Kenner. Appointments required at (504) 733-3268.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE HOMELESS, Dec. 5, 6 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 1802 Tulane Ave., New Orleans.
ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, outdoor adoration Dec. 8 after the 6 p.m. Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge.
CHRIST IN THE CITY, monthly holy hour, Dec. 6, 7-9:30 p.m., with praise and worship and reconciliation, followed by a social hour for those ages 18-39. Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary St., Metairie. CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office of the archdiocese sponsors. (504) 836-0551, ext. 3228 or [email protected]
MAGNIFICAT, ministry to Catholic women, West Bank chapter breakfast, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m.-noon, with speaker Kim Rodriguez-Torres, a commissioned lay ecclesial minister, certified advanced catechist, retreat facilitator and evangelist who also founded “Bella’s Blanket of Blessings.” The Four Columns, 3711 Westbank Expwy., Harvey. Tickets: $20 by Dec. 5. Call (504) 341-6558 or (504) 319-6788.
ST. LUCY MASS, Dec. 10, 4 p.m., 95th annual celebration honoring the patron saint of eye diseases. A St. Lucy relic will be offered for veneration. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (golden dome), 1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans.
SYMPHONY CHORUS NEW ORLEANS, sings Handel’s “Messiah,” Dec. 11, 2 p.m. conducted by music director Steven Edwards with a professional orchestra and soloists. St. Mary’s Assumption Church, 923 Josephine St., New Orleans. symphonychorus.org or at the door.
EVENTS
MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY, “Spotlight on the Arts” evening begins with a faculty one-act play Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. Fitzmorris Performing Arts Center, followed by MCA’s talented studio and digital arts display at 6 p.m. in the Duplantis Gym. Spotlighted by the Fine Arts department. 7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans. Admission: $5.
GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL, annual gala, “Night at the Oscars,” Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., patron party at 6:30 p.m. The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St., New Orleans Mid-City. “After Party” band, food and exotic drinks. Special honorees and awards named; graduates spotlighted in video vignettes. Tickets: $125, include food and open bar. Visit https://us.givergy.com/GSSGala.