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THE A Publication of St. VOLUME 28, NUMBER 1 www.steddy.org JANUARY 2018

Open House at St. Edward the Confessor School will be held for parents of prospective new students on Thursday, January 25, at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Parents should come to the cafeteria to begin the tour. Please help spread the word about our excellent academic program as well as our newest addition, Pre-K1 and Pre-K2. Christmas Gratitude Re-registration for students currently enrolled in On behalf of Fr. Kevin and the entire parish staff, I St. Edward School will be from January 22-25. Packets would like to express my sincere gratitude to all will be sent home through school and should be returned parishioners for your generosity, kindness and prayers no later than Thursday, January 25. during this holy Christmas season. Your spiritual and material gifts were most appreciated. I also extend a New Student Registration: In accordance with Office special note of appreciation to all who assisted in of Catholic School guidelines, St. Edward School is decorating the church and those who donated funds in adapting a new early acceptance policy for prospective memory of loved ones for the flowers and decorations. I new students who wish to register for the 2018-2019 also thank all those who served the Christmas Masses and school year. You will be allowed to apply for admission offered their talents and gifts of ministry: Sister Julia, now, and will receive an acceptance decision after Steve Koehler, Tim Meaut, Dr. Thomas February 1, 2018. If you are interested in applying, please Becker, the Altar Servers, Greeters, CYO members, the pick up a flyer on the table in back of church outlining the Parish Staff, Paul Boquet, Lauren , our Parish new procedure. Choir, Altar Society, Liturgy Committee, Lectors, Sibling Registration: Prospective new students who Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ushers, already have a or sister attending St. Edward must and all other volunteers of various ministries. register by Monday, January 22, 2018. We are indeed blessed as a parish faith community. May you and your families have a faith-filled and grace- filled New Year in 2018. The Epiphany of the Lord Sunday, January 7 How mysterious are these Magi, who suddenly appear from the East to worship the Christ child and then as suddenly disappear! The title “Magi from the East” indicates that they were members of a priestly caste from Persia (now Iran), scholars interested in astronomy—not just astrology in the later sense. The star that appeared to them, they were convinced, was a curiosity alone that prompted them to undertake their long journey. As Christ sent angels to summon the shepherds, he also sent the star to invite these worthy savants to pay Him a visit. It must have taken them weeks to prepare for the trip, and many more to reach the Holy Land—a trek of 1,000 to 1,500 miles today. Scriptures tell us all we really know about their arrival, their search, their discovery and worship of Jesus, and their departure by another route, as advised in a dream, in Parishioners gathered to bid farewell to Deacon Uriel at a order to escape bloody-handed Herod. reception in his honor on November 19. See Epiphany page 2 1 Commitment to Life Program Welcoming

Over 56 million abortions have been performed since Catholics Back to Church the 1973 decision of Roe v. Wade. This reflects with Do you know someone who has left the heartbreaking magnitude what Francis means by a Church? We don’t have to look very far to find non- “throw-away culture.” But we have great trust in God’s practicing Catholics in our own circle of friends or providence. We are reminded time and again in Scripture family. How can we help them find their way home? to seek the Lord’s help, and as people of faith, we believe Our faith is a precious gift of love from our Lord, and it that our prayers are heard. needs to be shared with our non-practicing brothers and The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) sisters; pray for them but also extend the invitation to no. 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of them to come home to the Catholic Church. Many are prayer and : “In all the Dioceses of the United waiting for such an invitation. You can make a States of America, January 22 shall be observed as a tremendous difference in someone’s life by reaching out particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal to them and telling them that they are missed and that guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations their Catholic family wants to welcome them back. to the dignity of the human person committed through To help accommodate that journey home, our acts of abortion.” Evangelization Committee will again offer the Catholics We are all called to observe this day through the Returning Home program, beginning on Thursday, penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms. January 4 in the Parish Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Another way to take part is through participating in six-week program is designed to answer questions about special events to show your support for life. the faith and address concerns in a friendly, St. Edward will offer Precious Feet lapel non-threatening setting. pins to those interested after all Masses on There are no obligations attached and one is not January 20-21. These feet are the exact size required to attend every session. Please help spread the and shape of unborn babies’ feet at 10 weeks word to anyone interested in finding their way back home after conception and have been an to the warm embrace of the Church. For more international symbol of the Pro-Life movement for at information, please call the Parish Center at 888-0703. least 36 years. Please take one and wear it. If someone asks you about it, your response may change their attitude about abortion and the sanctity of human life. Epiphany (from page 1) The annual Louisiana Life March South will be held in Baton Rouge from But who were they, and what became of them? 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, We call them the Wise Men or the Kings, and the January 20. For additional information, number three has become traditional, though not visit www.LALifeMarch.com. mentioned in the Bible. Were they indeed kings? Only in Chartered Bus from St. Edward to the eighth century were they definitely referred to as such. Baton Rouge: We have chartered a bus scheduled to What were their names? Various names were assigned to leave St. Edward on the morning of January 20 at 7:45 them from the seventh century on, but eventually the a.m. The price is $15 per seat (includes bus driver tip and three that stuck were Gaspar (in English, Jasper), 2 bottles of water). The deadline to reserve a seat is and Bathazar. Since the fifteenth century, it has Friday, January 12. Please bring your own lunch and been customary for artists to represent one of the three as beverages. T-shirts will be sold for $10 each. Reserve a Black. your bus seat after during the weekend of January And what happened to them when they arrived back 6-7 or complete and return a flyer found on the tables in home? Legend says that they were baptized—decades the back of church. later of course—by St. ; and that they We are also seeking donations so we can invite and pay worked diligently to spread faith in Christ. What were for , or seminarians to accompany us on claimed to be the of these saintly men were brought the trip. to Constantinople in the fourth century by the Empress St. Helena. Later, they were transferred to Milan, and in 1174, to Cologne, Germany. They are still enshrined in Prayer & Presence Ministry the great Cologne cathedral. Everyone is invited to join our Prayer & Presence Despite the haziness of their biographies, one thing is Ministry on their monthly visit with the residents at sure: the Magi were the first gentiles to honor the St. Anthony Nursing Home. To join them, please meet in Messiah. In doing so, they set for us later gentile front of church following the 8:30 a.m. Mass on the Christians an example of unselfish and wholehearted second Saturday of each month. devotion to the Infant Savior. ©Copyright 1993 Fr. Robert F. McNamara 2 SCHOOL NEWS

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reveals many remarkable gifts that we, as Christians, are given in the Church. This letter tells us about the nature of the Church – as a body, as a household, as a mystery, as a communion, as a bride, and as an army. It shows us the great inheritance that awaits us as sons and daughters, adopted fully into the family of God. It reveals how God’s great love for us can transform our daily lives if we allow it. Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance is an 8-part Bible study, presented by Jeff Cavins on DVD that will enrich your faith and show you The movie Sister Act was released 25 years ago and soon after the how to live it out. In this study, you will: faculty at St. Edward the Confessor School performed “I Will Follow •Discover what it means to be not just a son or Him” for their students. During our recent talent show, the teachers daughter of God, but an heir to all He has to decided to bring the performance back, to the utter delight of their give. students. Many of the students who attended the first performance now •Learn about the great mystery of how we can sat as parents in the audience! love one another as Christ loves the Church. Four of the original performers were back; three were on stage, but •Find out that you have a place in God’s “plan this time Sr. Julia Stump, S.L.W. decided to enjoy the performance with of sheer goodness.” the audience. Former student and current teacher, Tyler Gardner Join us for Ephesians: Discover Your pictured below as the Pope, remembered watching his mother, Aimee Inheritance in the Parish Center on Mondays Gardner, along with Carolee Miller and Ann Bourgeois (now Mrs. Ann from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from February 26 Schmitt) in the original performance. through April 23, or on Tuesdays from 10 Pictured above are: Bottom: Tyler Gardner; row 1: Ximena Lopez, a.m. to 11:30 a.m. from February 27 through Carolee Miller, Denise Flynn, Debbie Hufft, BeBe Keelen, Erin April 24. No sessions will take place during Williams; row 2: Jodie Cavignac, Catherine Panipinto, Aimee Gardner, the week following Easter Sunday. Linda Plaisance, Erin Gass, Sheryl Knouse, Christine Roberts, Ann You may register online by first creating a Schmitt, Marla Chapotel; top: Nancy Guy; free account with Ascension Press at https:// study.ascensionpress.com/how_it_works.If you Not pictured: Melanie Montgomery. already have an account, log into your account. Then, follow the directions to sign up for this particular study with our parish at the time of your choice. Please purchase the “Study Set” which corresponds to this study. Should you have any questions and/or should you prefer to pay by check and have us register you for this study, please contact Trevor Huster at 888-0703, or at [email protected]. The registration deadline is Monday, February 5. Children’s Rosary Ministry A big thank you to Nancy Guy and Elaine Warriner for coordinating the Children’s Rosary Ministry. About twenty five children attend weekly. They meet every Wednesday at 3:15 Our 7th grade students went on the annual trip to Washington D.C. in p.m. in church. Children of all ages and their November. This trip included tours of museums, monuments, the parents are welcome. What a perfect way to Capitol and Mount Vernon. Students also laid the wreath at the Tomb introduce this most powerful prayer to our of the Unknown Soldier. It was a fun and educational experience! children! 3 TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 Baptismal Seminar—7 p.m. in the Parish Center WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 MONDAY, JANUARY 1—NEW YEAR’S DAY Colonial Day—Grade 7 in school SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD St. Vincent de Paul Meeting—7 p.m. in the Parish Center Mass at 9 a.m. Only THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Parish Office and Adoration Chapel Closed Cub Scout Pack Meeting—7 p.m. in the cafeteria TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 Ladies Council Board Meeting—7:45 p.m. in the Louisiana Right to Life March in Baton Parish Center Rouge—(Chartered Bus to leave St. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 Edward at 7:45 a.m.) Lord Teach Me to Pray (Men Part III)—10 a.m. in the MONDAY-FRIDAY, JANUARY 22-26 Parish Center CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK STEAM General Meeting—7 p.m. in the cafeteria ARCHDIOCESAN ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL— WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 At Lakeside Mall Parish Choir Rehearsal—7 p.m. in church Re-Registration for All Current Students THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 MONDAY, JANUARY 22 School Resumes Hilltoppers Board—12:45 p.m. in the Parish Center THURSDAYS, JANUARY 4, 11, 18, 25 Lay Carmelites—7 p.m. in the Parish Center Catholics Returning Home—7 p.m. in the Parish Center THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 Open House for Parents of Prospective Family Bingo Night—7-9 p.m. in the cafeteria New Students—9 a.m. and 7 p.m. in SATURDAY, the cafeteria Lay Carmelites—6 p.m. in the Parish Center Hilltoppers Luncheon/Meeting—11 a.m. at the Jefferson SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 6-7 Orleans North, 2600 Edenborn Avenue Louisiana Life March Sign-Up—Following all Masses FRIDAY, JANUARY 26—SCHOOL HOLIDAY SUNDAY, JANUARY 7—SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY Cenacle of Our Loving Mother—6:30 p.m. in church Coffee and Donuts—sponsored by STEAM in SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 the cafeteria following 10 a.m. Mass of St. Benedict—2 p.m. in the Parish Center SUNDAYS, JANUARY 7, 21 SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 Confirmation Class—5:45 p.m. in school Baptisms—1:30 p.m. in church MONDAYS, JANUARY 8, 22, 29 CYO Social—5:30 p.m. in the Parish Center PSR Classes—4:15 p.m. in school TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2—FEAST OF THE Cub Scout Leaders Meeting—7 p.m. in the Parish Center PRESENTATION OF THE LORD (CANDLEMAS) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 Blessed candles will be available at the 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Hour of Intercession to Pray for Priests, Deacons and Masses that day, and also at the weekend Masses on Religious—9:30 a.m. in church February 3-4 Ladies Council General Meeting—7:30 p.m. in cafeteria WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 10, 17, 24, 31 SATURDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3-4— Children’s Rosary—3:15 p.m. in church FEAST OF ST. BLAISE THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 Blessing of Throats—After all Masses Hilltoppers Lunch at the Fairgrounds Club House FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 Dismissal for Grades Pre-K3 through 7th at 11 a.m. CYO NEWS Dismissal for Pre-K1 and Pre-K2 at 3 p.m. ParentChildren’s Teacher Conferences Rosary— Ministry12 noon to 3:30 p.m. We will have a social on Sunday, January 28 in the Young A big Marrieds thank you—8 to p.m. Nancy under Guy the andpavilion Elaine Youth Room following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. Please come Warriner for coordinating the Chil- SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 out and join us and see what we’re all about! Prayerdren’s & PresenceRosary Ministry. Ministry AboutVisits twentySt. Anthony’s five Nursing We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone Homechildren—Meets attend in Gathering weekly. They Space meetafter the every 8:30 a.m. Mass a Blessed New Year! SWednesdayUNDAY, JANUARY at 3:15 14p.m.—F inEAST church. OF THE Children LORD ’S BAPTISM Our CYO sells Krispy Kreme cards MofONDAY all ages, J ANUARY and their 15 — parents are welcome. for $15 each—available at the Parish What a perfect way to introduce this MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY Center. These “buy one dozen get one Schoolmost powerful and Parish prayer Center to ourClosed children!—No PSR Classes dozen glazed free” cards may be used 10 Adoration Chapel Open times. It’s a great savings!

4 January: the time for New Year’s LADIES COUNCIL NEWS Resolutions is here. You’re The Ladies Council's next General Meeting will be on invited to make Jesus your Wednesday, January 10, in the cafeteria. The social number one priority…. begins at 7:30 p.m. and the business portion of the Most of us don’t take the time to slow meeting begins at 8 p.m. Please join us! down enough to feel God’s love and presence in our We will host Family Bingo Night lives. We don’t take time to listen to God’s Word and on Friday, January 5, from 7-9 p.m. His Will for us. A weekly Holy Hour sets aside a in the cafeteria. This is a fun event so specific time each week so that God becomes a priority bring the entire family! in our life. It is through time spent with Him that we Your favorite college dress down day will be on come to know Him and understand how much He loves Wednesday, January 10. Look for dress down us. guidelines on the school website under “Parents.” Fulton Sheen said “Neither theological Catholic Schools Week is January 22-26. knowledge nor social action alone is enough to keep us Ladies Council is planning many fun events in love with Christ unless both are preceded by a for the teachers and students! personal encounter with Him. Theological insights are Happy New Year from the Ladies Council! gained not from between two covers of a book, but from two bent knees before an altar. The Holy Hour becomes like an oxygen tank to revive the breath of the Holy Spirit in the midst of the foul and fetid atmosphere of STEAM NEWS the world.” STEAM will host its next two General Membership Make a resolution today to come and bend your knees Meetings on Wednesdays, January 3 and February 7, before the altar. Jesus is waiting for you. in the cafeteria, starting at 7:30 p.m. Join us as we ring in The St. Edward Adoration Chapel is open Monday, the new year and prepare for our Super Bowl Pancake Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Breakfast, Lenten Fish Fries and Crawfish Cookoff ! As we wrap up 2017, STEAM would like to thank St. Edward Ministries Fr. Seiler, Fr. Kevin, the Parish Office staff, STEAM Please make sure you fill out a schedule form if you members and their families, Ladies Council, and all want to use a meeting room/facility in 2018. The form parishioners who participated in STEAM events which may be obtained on our website, www.steddy.org, or in helped to make 2017 a great year for our organization. the Parish Center. Happy New Year from the Men of STEAM! STEAM is hosting a Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 4, from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon in the cafeteria. See the menu and all the details on page 6. Register and pay at www.STEAMevents.org.

HILLTOPPERS NEWS Our next meeting/luncheon will be on Thursday, January 25 at the Jefferson Orleans North. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for socialization and lunch will be served at 12 noon. The cost is $23. Reservations must be made by January 19 and mailed to Evelyn Hudson (887-2760), 1109 Carnation Avenue, Metairie, 70001. In November, our members collected over 91 food items and $88 in cash for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. Thank you all for your donations. We look forward to having lunch at the Fairground Club House on Thursday, January 11. Please call Dot In October, Hunter Gueydan and Haworth, Jr. Charlet at 885-6212 for more details. competed in the Knights of Columbus Soccer semi-final Parishioners, age 55 and older, are invited to join the challenge in LaPlace and won in their respective age groups. Hilltoppers. Call Carol Hollier at 885-8692 for further Daniel then competed in the state finals and won 2nd place information. in his age group. Congratulations to Hunter and Daniel! 5 St. Edward the Confessor Church NONPROFIT ORG. 4921 West Metairie Avenue U.S. POSTAGE Metairie, LA 70001 PAID METAIRIE, LA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PERMIT NO. 615

SUPER BOWL PANCAKE BREAKFAST STEAM is hosting a Super Bowl Pancake Mark your calendars for the 7th annual St. Edward the Breakfast on Sunday, February 4, Confessor Auction and Gala on Saturday, March 10. from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon in the school This celebration will be held at The Ridgeway, 2431 cafeteria. $5 per person (adult or child) if paid in Metairie Road, where we will enjoy live music, as well advance; $6 per person at the door. This all-you- as a buffet dinner, open bar, silent and verbal auctions, can-eat meal features pancakes, sausage, milk, raffles, dancing, and more! Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. coffee and orange juice. Children under 5 eat free. Gala admission is $50 per person ($60 at the door if still Table sponsorships are available for $50, which available). include six tickets for the big breakfast. Register We are currently seeking board and band sponsors as and pay at www.STEAMevents.org. well as auction items for the silent and verbal auctions. Auction items needed include gift cards, merchandise or services, as well as high ticket items such as hotel accommodations, airfare, sports memorabilia and week- end stays at condos or camps. For specific details, look for ticket/donation/sponsor forms on the tables in back of church or download them from our website, www.steddy.org. We are looking for more volunteers to bring in creative ideas and suggestions. All parishioners and school parents are welcome! If you’d like to help, please contact Missy Rousset at 504-427-9508.

GENERAL PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH STAFF PARISH PRAYER LINE For special prayer requests, call the Parish Office at 888-0703. : Rev. Gerald L. Seiler, Jr. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Kevin T. DeLerno BAPTISMS Deacons: Steven J. Koehler Generally celebrated on the fourth Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Gerard J. Fasullo, Sr. (Retired) Call the Parish Office to make arrangements two months in advance of Acolyte: Timothy G. Meaut the anticipated birth or adoption. Parents and godparents must attend a School Principal: Dr. Thomas E. Becker, Jr. Baptismal Seminar, usually scheduled at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday

Director of Religious Ed.: Trevor Huster of the month.

ADDRESSES , TELEPHONES AND E-MAIL WEDDINGS Parish Office: 4921 West Metairie Ave. Arrangements are to be made with one of the priests at least six months in advance. Metairie, LA 70001-4466 (504) 888-0703; (504) 455-5443 FAX FUNERALS E-mail: [email protected] Please notify a as soon as possible when someone in the family Parish Website: www.steddy.org dies, preferably before contacting the funeral home.

School: 4901 West Metairie Ave. NOVENA Metairie, LA 70001-4496 Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help prayed after the 6 p.m. Mass

(504) 888-6353; (504) 456-0960 FAX on Wednesdays.

E-mail: [email protected] EUCHARISTIC ADORATION School website: www.steddyschool.com Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the chapel.

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE COMMUNION AND CARE FOR THE SICK Vigil (Saturdays) at 4 p.m. Weekly visits are made to persons confined to the home. The Sundays at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 noon and 4:30 p.m. Sacrament of the Sick is available for all who are seriously ill or about

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE to undergo surgery. Please call the Parish Office for these special

Mondays through Fridays at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. services or in the case of emergency.

Holy Days of Obligation follow special schedules. See weekly bulletin. THE CONFESSOR SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION The deadline is 9 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. Send Saturdays at 2:30 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays at information to Joanna Whitcomb ([email protected]). 5:30 p.m., and by appointment. 6