Calendar - October 29, 2022

EVENTS
 

“MOTHER TERESA: NO GREATER LOVE,” a movie about the life of Mother Teresa, returning to New Orleans Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., at three theaters: AMC Elmwood Palace 20, 1200 Elmwood Park Blvd., Elmwood; AMC Westbank Palace 16, 1151 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey; The Grand 16 Slidell with IMAX, 1950 Gause Blvd., Slidell. Go to bit.ly/3FaMHIo.

BLACK SAINTS CELEBRATION, “Answering the Call to be a Servant Leader,” Nov. 5, lineup beginning at 9:30 a.m.; start time for parade at 11 a.m. at Bunny Friend Playground, 1903 Desire St., New Orleans. Prayer service follows with Josephite Father Anthony Bozeman at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Angels Church, 3501 North Miro St., New Orleans; reception in the parish gym, 2225 Congress St.

WORKSHOP ON PARISH BELONGING, Nov. 5, 8:30-11:30 a.m., sponsored by the Archdiocesan Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Ideas for creating a welcoming atmosphere in a parish so all feel they belong and can fully participate in the life of the church. Speakers: Deacon David Farinelli; James Behan, young adult ministry director, Catholic Youth and Young Adult Ministry. St. Catherine of Siena Melancon Center, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie. Reply by Oct. 29 if you will attend in person or by Zoom. Call Ann Lupo at (504) 275-7508 or go to bit.ly/3sm8Uvt.

MEN WHO COOK GALA with silent auction, live music by Greg Martinez, live painting by artist Scott Withington and complimentary wine and beer, Nov. 6, 4-7 p.m., St. Tammany Parish Justice Center parking garage rooftop, to raise money for the nonprofit Children’s Advocacy Center-Hope House, to combat child sexual abuse and trafficking on the Northshore. Tickets: $70 individual, $125 a couple in advance or $80 at the door. www.cachopehouse.org.

CAFE RECONCILE, “Reconcile Does Brunch: Bar Room Edition, ’90s Throwback Edition,” Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans. Seating by reservation only (maximum eight per reservation). (504) 459-9180 or email btrepagnier@cafereconcile.org.

INTERFAITH CANDLELIGHT VIGIL, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m., in tribute to organ donors, donor families, living donors and transplant recipients. Sponsored by the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie. Visit www.st-lazarus.us.

CORPUS CHRISTI/EPIPHANY, Men in Christ host a dance, “Wear White after Labor Day,” Nov. 12, 8 p.m.-midnight. $10 a person. In the gym, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans.

BOOK SIGNING, Dr. Ansel Augustine will sell and autograph his book, “Leveling the Praying Field: Can the Church We Love, Love Us Back?” Nov. 12, 1-3 p.m., Catholic Book Store, 3003 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans.

CORPORATE CLASSIC 5K RACE, Nov. 12, 8 a.m.-noon. City Park. Walkers, joggers and corporate teams are welcome. Registration by Nov. 4: $40 individuals, $40 each team member (up to six participants). Free to children age 11 and under. https://runsignup.com/corporateclassic. Free food, drinks, entertainment at post-race festivities. Proceeds benefit the YMCA Educational Services (YES!) Adult Literacy Program.

HEART OF RECONCILIATION: CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM CONFERENCE, Nov. 17- 20, a four-day conference to build faith, community and engagement in transformative action. Sponsored by the St. Charles Center for Faith and Action. Tickets begin at $150 and include meals, snacks and conference materials at bit.ly/Nov2022Conference

MASS HONORING OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY OF CHIQUINQUIRA “LA CHINITA,” Nov. 18, 6 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to share after Mass. Hispanic Apostolate, 2525 Maine Ave., Metairie.

MASS HONORING  VENERABLE HENRIETTE DELILLE, Nov. 19, 4 p.m., Sisters of the Holy Family Motherhouse, 6901 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans.

SCHOOLS
 

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN, admission information session, Nov. 2, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Dominican High School, 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans.  Designed for parents of students applying to Catholic high schools in fall 2022 to discover Dominican’s college-preparatory academic program and admissions process while meeting faculty and administrators. Register at bit.ly/3DszXLG. Domini-Design Day, open to fourth- through eighth grade girls (at non-Catholic elementary schools) Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-noon, to explore their creativity, create crafts to take home and experience Dominican with students and faculty. $15. Register at bit.ly/3z6LUEA.

CABRINI HIGH SCHOOL, “Fall for Cabrini” event for girls in grades 5-8, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-noon. Registration is required at www.cabrinihigh.com/fall-for-cabrini. Contact the Admissions Office at (504) 483-8699 or email jmontgomery@cabrinihigh.com. 1400 Moss St., New Orleans.

UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS, annual prayer breakfast, Nov. 11, 7:30 a.m. in the Moreau Center. Keynote speaker: Father Joshua Rodrigue, president/rector of Notre Dame Seminary. Tickets start at $60. Email: plopez@uhcno.edu or call (504) 398.2206.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, alumni are invited to a spiritual companionship workshop, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in Loyola’s St. Ignatius Chapel on campus. It will be facilitated by Loyola graduate Teresian Sister Gloria Murillo of the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ spirituality Center. Registration deadline: Nov. 6. Lunch provided. Details: https://bit.ly/3CYmP0I

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ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE FOR THE HOMELESS, Dec. 5, 6 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 1802 Tulane Ave., New Orleans.

HISPANIC APOSTOLATE hosts its Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.  Christmas concert, “Concierto de Navidad” with music and Christmas carols, will be Dec. 17, 7-9 p.m. 2525 Maine Ave., Metairie.