Calendar - September 16, 2023

EVENTS

ST. PIUS X, blood drive, Sept. 24, 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m., at the gym, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans. Donors will receive a mini health exam, with tests for cholesterol, blood pressure and iron. Thank-you gifts are a Lakeview Tutti Frutti gift card and a Blood Center Hubig Pie T-shirt. Walk-ins welcome, but those with an appointment will be taken first. 1 (800) 86-BLOOD.

MID-AUTUMN 2023 FESTIVALS at two Vietnamese Catholic parishes: St. Agnes Le Thi Thanh, 6851 St. Le Thi Thanh St., Marrero (Sept. 29, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 30, noon-10 p.m. with live music from 6-10 p.m.; Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.); Mary Queen of Vietnam Parish, 14001 Dwyer Blvd. New Orleans. Oct. 6, 6-11 p.m.; Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Exotic food, gifts, games, festive music, traditional dance, excited lion dance, joyful lantern procession. Free admission and parking.

CENTER OF JESUS THE LORD, Growth in the Spirit Seminar, Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Helps individuals deepen their relationship with the Lord through the power of the Holy Spirit with guest speakers Father Steve Leake and Dr. Sheryl Jones with music by Jamie Diliberto and Tongues of Fire. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1307 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans. Details: (504) 529-1636.

RED MASS, Oct. 2, 9:30 a.m., St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association’s 71st annual Mass, invoking the Holy Spirit on members of the judiciary and legal profession in Louisiana. Principal celebrant will be Archbishop Gregory Aymond, and the homilist will be Jesuit Father Thomas P. Greene, superior of the Jesuit USA Central and Southern Province. St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS OPERA WOMEN’S GUILD, annual opera ball, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” Oct. 7, Higgins Hotel, 1000 Magazine St., New Orleans. Patron party on the rooftop at 6 p.m. with a custom-designed gift and entertainment by Anais St. John, $350 each; general admission follows at $250 a ticket. BRW band performs at the ball, and there is a raffle and an auction. Sponsorships available. Proceeds help support the historic Opera Guild Home on Prytania in the Garden District and upcoming opera productions. Visit NewOrleansOperaBall2023.org.

ST. CHRISTOPHER THE MARTYR, Bereavement and Support Group Ministry, next meeting, Oct. 12, 6:15 p.m. Kim Smith, Gretna bereavement coordinator and chaplain from Heart of Hospice, presents, “Lighten the Darkness: Handling the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One.”  3727 Johnson St., Metairie.

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE OF NEW ORLEANS, weekend retreat for those who have experienced divorce, separation or death of a loved one, Oct. 13-15, Cenacle on the Lake, 5500 St. Mary St., Metairie. Liz Reis at (504) 858-1813 or email [email protected].   

CHARISMATIC EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL CONFERENCE, “Revive Us Again,” Oct. 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Speakers: EWTN’s Johnette Williams, evangelist Terry Quinn from Ireland, Father William Mumphrey and Deacon Larry Oney and his wife Andi Oney with Hope and Purpose Ministries. Music by John Finch. Divine Mercy Parish, 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy., Kenner. $45 includes a light lunch option. Register: https://www.hopeandpurpose.org/charismatic-eucharistic-conference

“A FAMILY THAT PRAYS” retreat weekend getaway for married couples and their children ages 7 to 17 to strengthen marriage, faith and family, Oct. 14 at 8 a.m.-Oct. 15 at 1 p.m., St. Joseph Abbey, Covington. Free, but suggested donation: $100. Register: FaithandMarriage.org, (504) 830-3716. Limited to 30 families.

FATIMA ROSARY RALLY, Oct. 14, noon, Holy Family Church, 155 Holy Family Lane, Luling.

ARCHDIOCESAN MASS FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE, Oct. 15, 11 a.m., celebrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond at St. Louis Cathedral. Anyone affected by violence is invited. To have someone remembered at Mass, call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at (504) 861-6243 or email [email protected].

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME, Oct. 17, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Part of the National Night Out Against Crime event in the parking lot of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1307 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans.  All residents of New Orleans, especially Garden District, Irish Channel, Touro Bouligny and Upper Bouligny, are invited to attend. Food and fun salutes our crimestoppers! To assist with donations or support, contact Barbara Fortier, [email protected]

SCHOOLS

BROTHER MARTIN, Crusader Discovery Day for students in fifth through eighth graders interested in this boys’ high school, Sept. 23, 2:30-6 p.m. Discover the campus and faculty and students through games, science experiments, a pep rally and extracurricular club and athletic program presentations. Register online: https://www.brothermartin.com/admissions/important-dates-events/ or call (504) 283-1561, ext. 3022.

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN, social for seventh-grade and eighth-grade students who are considering attending Dominican, Sept. 29, 6-9 p.m. at school, 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans. Registration: bit.ly/3P8Qn1T.

ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL, Honors and Hall of Fame Gala 2023, Oct. 6, the Orpheum Theater, New Orleans. Class of 2023 inductees are Wayne Baquet ’65, Ronnie Burns ’69, Victor Goines ’79, Avery Johnson ’83, Dr. Roy Marrero and Harold Sylvester ’67. Tickets are $125 a person and can be obtained at: bit.ly/3OQijpW.

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN, Alumnae Rally Day, Oct. 7, 1-7:30 p.m. (tailgating from 1-3:30 p.m., same hours as Black and White Shop) on campus; check in at Alumnae Hall, 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans. After-party with buffet, 6-7:30 p.m. $50 registration fee includes a commemorative T-shirt (register by Sept. 28), headpiece for each class decade and after party; after Sept. 28, fee is $75. Must be at least 21 years old. Register: bit.ly/3PsdqVA