Lenten missions, events at local Catholic parishes

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Living Stations of the Cross, St. Francis Xavier, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie, March 13, 6 p.m. Presented by St. Francis Xavier CYO. Details: (504) 834-0340 
 

Tri-Parish Lenten Revival, Blessed Trinity Parish, 4230 South Broad St., New Orleans, March 16; St. Katherine Drexel, 2015 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, March 17; Blessed Sacrament-St. Joan of Arc, 8321 Burthe St., New Orleans, March 18, all at 6:30 p.m., Revivalist; Father Manuel B. Williams, C.R., CFRE, M.Div., Th.M. 
 

Lenten Mission, St. Matthew the Apostle, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, March 18-19. 7 p.m. Presenter: Father Nile Gross, “The Week that Changed the World: Holy Week and its Meaning.” Reconciliation after March 19 mission talk. (504) 737-4537.
 

Reconciliation Service (Bilingual), St. Anthony of Padua, 4640 Canal St., New Orleans, March 18, 7-9 p.m. Service includes Liturgy of the Word, examination of conscience and confessions. (504) 488-2651.
 

Lenten Parish Day of Reflection, St. Augustine, 1210 Gov. Nicholls Street, New Orleans., March 21, 1-3 p.m. Presenter: Father Nile Gross, director of Office of Worship for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Theme:  “The Christian Mystery: The Liturgy.” Details: (504) 525-5934.
 

The Heart of Lent, Holy Name of Jesus. 6367 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. Prayer and spiritual formation series, March 18, March 25, April 1. Each evening will feature liturgical prayer and solemn music led by the choir. All sessions are in the church, 
 

St. Joseph/St. Anthony Gretna Parish Mission, 610 6th St., Gretna, March 23-25, 7-8 p.m., Kevin Fitzpatrick from Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Office of Justice and Peace will give a three-day parish mission linking prayer, fasting and almsgiving with the departments of Catholic Charities, Catholic Campaign For Human Development and Catholic Relief Services. (504) 368-1313.
 

St. Anselm’s Lenten Mission, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville, March 23-25, 7 p.m. Presenter: Marianite Sister Judy Gomila. March 25 includes reconciliation. (985) 845-7342.
 

Lenten Mission, St. Catherine of Siena, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie. March 23-25, 7 p.m., with national speaker Paul George to help us to find our purpose, reach our potential and discover the art of living capable of transforming lives, homes, offices, cities and the world.
Parenting in a Digital Age, Holy Family, 155 Holy Family Lane, Luling, March 25, 7 p.m. Presenters: Jason Angelette and Dr. Mario Sacasa for parents and grandparents who want to understand their kids’ online activities. Learn about the latest research and practical ways to safeguard your digital home. (985) 785-8585.
 

2020 Catholic Charismatic Healing Conference, Copeland Tower Suites and Conference Center, 1901 Division St., Metairie, March 27-29. “Thy Kingdom Come” theme for annual Southern Regional Conference of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Speaker: Sister Briege McKenna, well-known healing ministry, will talk Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday morning. Also ministering will be Father John Gordon, Father Beau Charbonnet, Jean and Janice Charbonnet, Alex Lorio, Danny Loar, Deacon Larry and Andi Oney and Patti Mansfield. Greeting by Archbishop Aymond, dynamic preaching, prayer for healing, eucharistic celebrations, eucharistic adoration, inspiring music, charismatic ministry and prayer for a new empowerment by the Holy Spirit. Pre-register at www.ccrno.org. Single sessions, register at the door, (504) 828-1368. 
 

Evening of Music and Inspiration with Catholic evangelist/vocalist Kitty Cleveland.  Holy Family, 155 Holy Family Lane, Luling, March 28, 4 p.m. Mass, 5 p.m.; refreshments, 6 p.m. reflection until 7:30 p.m. (985) 785-8585.
Seder Meal, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church,  8968 LA-23, Belle Chasse. March 28, 4 p.m., school cafeteria following the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass. The ceremonial ritual begins at 5:30 p.m.  Reservations are required by March 22 to attend (limited to 100 seats). Donations will be collected to defray the cost of the meal. Call Carol Becnel, (504) 330-3415 or the church office at (504) 394-0314.
 

At the Cross, St. Angela Merici, 835 Melody, Metairie, March 30, 7-8 p.m. (in church), “Night of Eucharistic Adoration” with reflective music led by Kimberly Mouledoux and Jack Craft on cello. The evening is designed to help you take time from your busy life and spend time in the presence of God through songs and readings.
 

Our Lady of the Rosary, 3368 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, Lenten Mission, “Prayer: Water for the Thirsty” with Houma-Thibodaux Bishop Shelton Fabre, March 30-April 1, 7-8 p.m. (504) 488-2659.
 

Lenten Mission, St. Joan of Arc, 529 West 5th St., LaPlace, March 31, April 1-2, 7 p.m. with Father Anthony “Tony” Ricard. (985) 651-1072.
 

Praying the Stations of the Cross with Mary the Mother of Jesus, St. Augustine Church, 1210 Governor Nicholls St., New Orleans, April 3 at 6 p.m. A re-enactment of the suffering of Jesus through the eyes of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Come and pray with the parishioners of St. Augustine Church and bring a friend or neighbor. (504) 525-5934.
 

Parish Seder Meal, St. Joseph, 610 Sixth St., Gretna, April 5, 7 p.m., Celebrate a Christian Seder Meal using traditional prayers and symbols. Reservations:  Val Coles (504) 432-7618.
 

Lenten Mission, St. Agnes Church, 3310 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, April 6-8, “Cross of Glory” with Oblate Father George Knab, a priest from the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Belleville, Illinois. 
 

Easter and the Triduum, St. Augustine Church, 1210 Governor Nicholls St.,

New Orleans, April 9-12. Easter Services: Holy Thursday (April 9), Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m.; Good Friday (April 10) Good Friday Service, 3 p.m.; Stations of the Cross 2 p.m.; Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, April 11, 8 p.m.; and Easter Sunday (April 12) 10 a.m. (504) 525-5934.

 

Soles For Christ, Center of Jesus the Lord, 1307 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, April 10, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., five-mile Good Friday walk visiting nine churches with a re-enactment of the passion along the walk. $20 registration includes T-shirt. (504) 529-1636.