St. Bernard Parish Schools Participates in American Cancer Society Relay for Life Hundreds of St
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The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Volume 51, Issue 18 St. Bernard Parish Schools Participates in American Cancer Society Relay for Life Hundreds of St. Bernard Par- ish Public Schools’ employees and students participated in this year’s St. Bernard Parish Relay for Life Cancer Walk and raised over $9,000 for the cause. Relay for Life is a team fund- raising event where team mem- bers take turns walking around a track. St. Bernard Parish Schools had fourteen teams participate in the event. Superintendent Doris Voitier said, “Cancer impacts us all, and today, I am proud of our schools’ children and employ- ees for joining the rest of the community in our solidarity to remember loved ones lost and Superintendent Doris Voitier joins Julie Ginart (Supervisor of Transportation), Donna Schultz (Principal of Davies Elementary), and honor survivors.” Shelby Benezech (Secretary to the Superintendent) at the School Board booth at this year’s Relay for Life Cancer Walk. Cabrini teacher Michelle Fortier accepted to Smithsonian Summer Art Institute Michelle Fortier, chair of joining educators from across subject that we teach at school, Cabrini High School’s English the country to learn about the and I am excited to have the op- Department, has been accept- connections between American portunity to be able to bring new ed to the Smithsonian Amer- art, social studies, history, and knowledge that I will gain from ican Art Museum’s Summer English/language arts. After the the institute to my future class- Institute: Teaching the Human- institute, Fortier will be able to es.” ities through Art in Washington stay connected to her new net- According to the institute, D.C. work of colleagues and muse- they were only able to accept During her summer at the um staff throughout the upcom- less than half of all participants, institute, Fortier (‘97) will learn ing year. which shows Fortier’s accep- about American art from pro- Said Fortier, “I am so excited tance is a testament to the fessionals and learn how to I was chosen for this opportu- strength of her application, her integrate art into her daily nity because I understand the hard work and determination, Michelle Fortier, Cabrini’s English Chair teaching lessons. She will be importance of the arts in every and her many qualifications. Read your St. Bernard News on the go. Find us on your favorite social media platform, or scan the provided QR Codes with your mobile device. INDEX Calendar of Events ..........................2 Local News ......................... 4, 5 & 12 Classifieds ..................................... 7 Education ...............................9 & 12 Church Directory .............................2 Obituaries .............................. 6 & 10 Arrest Reports .................................8 Entertainment ............................... 11 2 Church Directory, Calendar & News Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Assembly of God Worship 9am • Sun. School Church 494-7378 10:30am 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Gospel Temple 272-0123 • services 10am & 5:30pm 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) Wed. Bible study 7pm Chalmette, LA Assumption of Our Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm Lady Catholic Church Greater Mount Olive 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, 272-0392 Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Baptist Church 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am 1904 Goodwill Dr, Violet. Sun. school 8am, worship 9am • Thur. 7pm Bethlehem Baptist Church 682-0675 Greater Round Hill Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Baptist Church Sun. School 8am, worship 9am 905-9162 • 2213 Canal St, Violet Thu. Bible study 7pm Sunday worship 11am Wed Bible study 7pm MAY 5 & 6 MAY 18 ONLY. Free. Chalmette National Cemetery of Call on Me Ministries a • Third Annual Bird Festival, The Third Annu- • LUNCH & LEARN SESSION: Domestic Vi- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Pre- non-denominational Christian Church Greater South Shore 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. F.G.B.C. al St. Bernard Bird Festival will be held Friday, olence 410 • Lethality Assessment – As- serve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chal- Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is “Rebuilding the family Structure” Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, May 5, 2017 from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. and Satur- sessing And Addressing Three Types Of mette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. La 70032 • 278-8854 Carolyn Park Presbyte- Sun. worship 9:00am day, May 6th from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. The festival Batterers, This session will train professionals • Memorial Day at Chalmette National rian Church Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. will be held at the Islenos Museum Complex, on how to assess the type of batterer they are Cemetery - Chalmette National Cemetery of 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am High Praise Fellowship 781-4414 • 120 E. Solidelle, Ste. located at 1205 Bayou Road, St. Bernard. LA. encountering and what best practices should Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Pre- Chalmette Church of A, Chalmette, Sun. service 10am Again this year, many beautiful species of mi- be employed in addressing the behaviors of serve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chal- Christ 250-8492 Lighthouse Pentecos- 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible gratory birds will be captured and banded by individual perpetrators and the safety needs of mette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Wed. Bible study 7pm St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school 10am, worship 11am specialists from Audubon Louisiana. You can victims. 10 AM – 2:30 PM (Lunch served at - Volunteers are needed to place and re- Celebration Church Wed. Bible Study 7pm witness the banding of these birds and get a Noon). Docville Farm, AMROC Building Second move American flags at all 14,000+ head- 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Living Cornerstone very close view. Most of these colorful birds Floor, 5124 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet, Loui- stones. Flags are placed beginning at 7:30 10:45am Church International 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., are returning to North America from their win- siana 70092. MUST REGISTER BY MAY 15. AM on Friday, May 26, and are picked up Christ Lutheran Church Braithwaite 228-6401 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette Sun. service 10am ter homes in South and Central America. Ex- E-mail: [email protected] OR CALL GAIL and prepared for storage beginning at (504) 342-2830 Sunday Worship 10:00 am Nabi Healing Center perienced local birders will be guiding visitors @ (504) 231-1247 7:30 AM on Tuesday, May 30. Projects Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am 7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi. Sunday 5-8pm through trails in Eastern St. Bernard, as well usually take about three hours and require Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center New Birth Ministries as on the Festival grounds. The St. Bernard JUNE 2017 walking and bending over in possibly hot, 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • 6321 Louis Elam St, Violet, Art Guild and master woodcarvers will dis- • Jazz in June Concert Series, St. Bernard humid, and buggy conditions (preparing 324-4092 301-9282 Sun. Service 8am Wed. Church School 6pm play their beautiful artwork, depicting many of Parish Leisure Services will host a “Jazz in flags for storage also requires sitting and Sun. service 10:30am Wed. Bible Study 6pm these migratory birds. Indoor programs, fea- June” every Thursday evening in the month rolling flags). Be prepared with sunscreen, A Closer Walk, Meeting One in Christ Church the Need Ministry 530 East Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette turing Dr. Erik Johnson of Audubon Louisiana, of June. The FREE concert will take place in insect repellent, and closed-toe shoes. To 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, 682-1117 Sun. service 10am and experts on re-forestation and local animal Sidney Torres Park Amphitheater, located be- volunteer for either or both projects, email Violet, La 70092 Our Lady of Prompt Sun. Service 8am Succor Catholic wildlife, will be held in the Frank Fernandez, hind the Fredrick Sigur Civic Center from 5:30 [email protected]. Free. Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Church 271-3441 Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: Jr. Islenos Center on the Festival grounds. For p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring your lounge chairs - Memorial Day Ceremony – 12:30 PM, Corinne Missionary Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, more information contact the St. Bernard Of- and enjoy the beautiful sound of Jazz music. Sunday, May 28 Vietnam Veterans of VFW Baptist Church 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 fice of Tourism at 504-278-4242. Food, drinks and crafts will be available for Post 3798 present a tribute to America’s Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Our Lady of Lourdes Bible study 7pm Wed. Catholic Church 682-7070 purchase. fallen troops; ceremony includes a color 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses Cornerstone Church of Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:30am • MAY 7 - June 1, Hurricane Brass Band guard and bagpiper. Free. God 343-8446 Tues. 6:30pm • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet 9&11am • Annual Spring Tea of the Francois de - June 8, Cypress Pop Trio • Wetlands Art Tour 2017 - French Quarter www.Cornerstone-stb.net Poydras Baptist Lery Chapter, NSDAR, will be held on Sun- - June 15, Swingaroux Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte National Histor- Sun. school 9:30am, worship Church of St. Bernard 10:30am 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 day, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Faith - June 22, Garden District Jazz Quintet ical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street in Covenant United Meth- Sun.