“Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love!” St. Catherine of siena 6, 2019 Established in 1921 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Sacrament of Reconciliation

105 Bonnabel Blvd. Monday 8:30 am Metairie, LA 70005 Wednesday 8:30 am and 5:30 pm www.scschurch.com Friday 8:30 am

Pastor: Fr. Tim Hedrick Saturday 3:00 pm Parochial Vicar: Fr. Andrew Gutierrez Or By Appointment

Office Hours: Monday — Friday 8:30 am — 4:30 pm Devotions

Parish Phone: 504-835-9343 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) Parish Fax: 504-835-1525 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Tues 9:30 am in Church) Parish Emergency Line: 504-833-8507 (Mon — Fri 8:15 am in Church) St. Vincent de Paul Assistance: 504-267-9507 Rosary (Mon 6 pm in Church)

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School Mass Schedule 400 Codifer Blvd. Monday — Friday 9:00 am Metairie, LA 70005 Wednesday 6:00 pm www.scsgators.org Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am Principal: Mrs. Kimberlie Kilroy 9:00 am 11:00 am *(Childcare Available) School Phone: 504-831-1166 5:30 pm School Fax: 504-833-8982 * Childcare/Nursery is located in the Melancon Center.

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Prayer & Worship

Mass Intentions Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, October 5 Today’s Readings

4:00 pm Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Boudreaux † First Reading: The just ones, because of their faith, shall live (Habakkuk 1 and 2). Jonathan David “J.D.” Catoir † Psalm: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Jan Cousan † Second Reading: Bear hardship with the strength that comes from God (2 Timothy 1). Adam Christopher Dicks † Gospel: The apostles said to , “Increase our faith” (Luke 17). Dorothy Falcone † Anna B. Gleason † Readings for the Week Larry Hartmann, III † Norman and Carrie Leaveau † Monday: Jon 1:1 — 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:25-37 Steve Montgomery † Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42 Ashlie Randazza Moses † Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4 Judd Pollard Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13 Theresa Ripberger † Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26 Carl Vincent Schaubhut † Saturday: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17; Ps 98:1-4; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19 Sunday, October 6 Saints and Special Observances 7:00 am Mary Lange † Sunday: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time; 9:00 am Gilda Devault † Respect Life Sunday Monday: Our Lady of the Rosary 11:00 am Herbert “Bubby” Ary † Wednesday: St. Denis and Companions; Family of Finn Blaylock St. John Leonardi Carmouche and Schexnayder Friday: St. John XXIII October 6 Families † Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary Respect Life Sunday Jonathan David “J.D.” Catoir † Image from lifesitenews, accessed at prolifelouisisna.org Francoise Cohn † Scripture Reflection Louis and Barbara de Reiul † Patrick J. Farrelly, Jr. † Today our readings are about faith, frustration, and how much is enough. Habakkuk is a Christina Girau complainer having an argument with God. Timothy is encouraging a community challenged by Anna B. Gleason † cowardice and the apostles want more faith than they have. Things aren’t happening fast Baby Adeline Landry enough for any of them or for us. All of them and we want God to do something sooner rather Norman and Carrie Leaveau † than later and we want God to give us a reason to believe that it will all work out. What does Parish Family God do? God puts it back on them—and us—telling Habakkuk to describe the world he wants; Randy Perrone † telling the apostles to do more than the expected. Doing more with less is a familiar phrase Dr. Mark J. Peters † today and a reminder that a little faith may be enough even for the most difficult times. Wayne Phillpott, Sr. † Judd Pollard Archdiocesan Family Prayer Bertha Francisca Pascual Rodriguez † Herbert † and Audrey Simpson † Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our archdiocese have appreciated the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in times of war, disaster, epidemic and illness. 5:30 pm Parish Family We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect to the life and dignity of all Monday, October 7 people. Bless parents that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones 9:00 am Jillian Nicole Clark † through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to be a voice for life and Rosary Altar Society 96th Anniversary human dignity in our community. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us that we may be a . Tuesday, October 8 Amen.

9:00 am Carolyn Favre St. Catherine of Siena Parish Prayer

Wednesday, October 9 God, Our Father, we thank you for our parish community of St. Catherine of Siena. Thank you for the many blessings that you have given us, but especially for calling us to serve as disciples 9:00 am Nusloch-Blaylock Families of your son, Jesus Christ. As we gather today, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide us in everything that we do. Transform our hearts and lead us closer to you. Help us always to 6:00 pm Harold Steppe † seek to be a parish that is Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love. We ask all of these things in the name of Jesus, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother. St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us! Thursday, October 10

9:00 am Nancy Roberts FitzSimons † St. Michael the Archangel Prayer

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and Friday, October 11 snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about 9:00 am Toni Causin † the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Memorials The Flowers at the Main Altar are In Honor of the 96th Anniversary of the Rosary Altar Society Our Mission The Sanctuary Candles are In Memory of Felix and Louise Fernandez and In Memory of Jonathan Catoir St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish The Chapel of the Holy Innocents Candle is For the Special Intentions of Vincent E. Hummel exists to form and send forth a community of disciples of Jesus Christ The Divine Mercy Candles are for the Special Intentions of Dr. Anita E. Houghton who witness by joyfully living the Gospel. The Our Lady of Fatima Candles are In Honor of the 96th Anniversary of the Rosary Altar Society

Contact Frances Skiffington at 834-1709 or [email protected] for dedications.

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Parish News

New Parishioners: Welcome! CYO Pool Party: October 6

Please extend a warm welcome to St. Catherine of Siena’s newest Too late for a pool party? Not in Louisiana, and parishioners. We look forward to their involvement in parish life! not with a heated pool and some excited teens! Join us on Sunday, October 6, for our CYO Night • Chad, Jessica, and Kate Birkhoff POOL PARTY at the Robichaux’s House • Arthur, Lyndi, Madeline, and Beau Dupré (633 Hesper Avenue). All high school students (8-12th grade) are invited to our monthly youth night and dinner from • Thomas and Anne Gonsoulin 6:30-8:30 pm. Wear an appropriate swim suit and bring a towel. The • pool is heated and we will do activities. Michael, Catherine, Clare, Michael, and Matthew Hickham, and Victoria Chang Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary: October 7 Baptisms: Congratulations! On Monday, October 7, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the St. Congratulations to the following children who were baptized recently at Catherine of Siena Rosary Altar Society (RAS) will be celebrating its 96th St. Catherine of Siena: Anniversary! RAS members will sit in the area in front of the Pietà. They will lead the rosary beginning at 8:15 am and stay for 9 am Mass. The • Caroline Louise Deist, child of Gerard and Ashleigh Deist RAS is a group of men and women from St. Catherine of Siena parish who offer their dedicated services to the Church. RAS members maintain and • John Nicholas Hunter, child of Justin and Ashley Hunter beautify the sanctuary, sacristy, nave, and narthex of the church. • John Fitzpatrick Krulisky, child of James and Morgan Krulisky Always seeking to enhance the appearance of God’s house, members dedicate their talents on a regular basis throughout the year, with special attention given to solemn liturgical celebrations. All members Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: October 6 promote holiness and show Christian charity to everyone. Everyone is invited to help with fall cleaning, Saturday, October 26, 8 am-2 pm. Our inquiry sessions have begun, but we are still waiting for YOU! Are Feel free to come for any length of time you have available. A light you searching for...A deeper relationship with God? A sense of lunch will be served. Are you interested in joining the RAS or in belonging in a faith community? A greater fulfillment of your life’s obtaining more information? If so, contact Donna Hummel, 451-7456 or Mission? If so, then please consider joining RCIA—Rite of Christian [email protected]. Initiation of Adults. RCIA is a way for any and all to share in the richness of the Catholic Church and the St. Catherine of Siena parish family. Learn what the Church teaches and be introduced to some parishioners. SCS Prison Ministry Meeting: October 10 RCIA also affords the opportunity to ask those perplexing and difficult questions one may have about the Church. These gatherings are for All are welcome to attend the next meeting of the St. Catherine of Siena inquirers and are open to people who are unbaptized, as well as those prison ministry, Thursday, October 10, 6:30 pm, in the Melancon who are baptized Christians from Protestant or Evangelical backgrounds. Center St. John Paul II room. Come join us if you are interested in RCIA meets on Sunday mornings, 9-11 am, in the parish office learning about the various programs we are involved with at SCS. For conference room. Please feel free to attend any session or to contact questions contact Mark Truxillo, [email protected] or Kurt at 957-7100 or [email protected]. You also may wish to 510-4563, or see our web page: scschurch.com/prison. visit scschurch.com/rcia. Five Old Metairie Homes on Tour: October 11 Fellowship Sunday: October 6 Have you and your family and friends bought your tickets for the Prime Sunday, October 6, is Fellowship Sunday. All are invited to gather in the Time event, “An Autumn Tour”: Five Old Metairie Homes, set to take Melancon Center after the 9 am Mass to visit with new and long-time place on Friday, October 11? See page 7 for more information about the parishioners, and to enjoy coffee and doughnuts. residences on the tour. Visit stcatherineshop.com to purchase tickets.

Annual Legion of Mary Rosary March: October 6 Respect Life Initiatives: October 12-13

All are invited and encouraged to participate in the Legion of Mary annual Rosary March, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October is respect life month! Please stop by the table in the narthex of October 6, after the 11 am Mass. Sponsored by the St. Catherine of the church at Masses next weekend, Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, Siena Legion of Mary presidium, the march will start in front of the October 13, to see how you can be a voice for life. 1—We will have the church, proceed north on Bonnabel Boulevard for two blocks, and then opportunity to spiritually adopt an unborn baby in danger of abortion. return to the church. A statue of Our Blessed Mother will be carried Give your adopted baby a name, write it on our board, and offer a short during the procession. The rosary will be prayed in the church during the daily prayer for his or her well-being. All babies adopted will be march for those who are unable to walk that distance but who still remembered in our adoration chapel which, incidentally, is named desire to honor Our Lady by participating. In the event of inclement “Chapel of the Holy Innocents.” 2—Pick up a prayer card and pray for weather, the Rosary March will take place in the church. the end to the 60 million abortions performed in the United States alone since legalization in 1973. 3—You can sign up for a one– or two-hour shift in front of the “Women’s Health Care Center” on General Pershing for Youth Mass for Jr. CYO and CYO: October 6 the first weekend of November in support of 40 Days for Life, which runs from September 26-November 3. We will be organizing carpools to get Jr. CYO (6-7th grade) and High School students (8-12th grade) are the most people out there at once. 4—Last, you can sign up for a invited to our Monthly Youth Mass, Sunday, October 6, at 5:30 pm in showing of the movie Unplanned, which is a “true story of love, hope the church. and redemption” about the transformation of an abortion worker.

In Sympathy Prayer Teams Available: October 13 Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lawrence Vincent Hartmann, III. Eternal rest grant unto Lawrence, O Lord, and let Need prayer? And who doesn’t? Visit one of our prayer teams after perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. every Mass next week in the area near the confessionals and allow them to join their prayer to yours for your intentions, whatever they may be. September 28-29, 2019 Jesus said, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Encouraged by this promise, let’s approach Him together General Collection $19,313.68 with expectant faith! (Prayer teams will be available after every Mass on the second Sunday of every month.) Weekly Electronic Giving $8,961.50 Poor Box $653.00 Fr. Ronnie Health Update

Total Collection $28,928.18 Fr. Ronnie just returned from his three-month checkup at MD Anderson. He received a good report. His cancer is still stable, not growing and not Thank you for financially supporting the mission of St. shrinking. He returns to Houston in another three months. Please Catherine Parish. We appreciate your generosity. 7% of the continue to cover Fr. Ronnie in prayer. weekly collection is used for missionary outreach.

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Weekly Calendar: October 5-12

Saturday, October 5 Sunday, October 6 Monday, October 7 Tuesday, October 8

9:30 am Blessing of Pets (C) 7:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 8:00 am Fair Committee (YR) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C)

10:30 am Alpha Training (MC) 9:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C)

11:00 am Baptism (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Home Tour Volunteers (MC) 1:00 pm Baptisms (C) 10:00 am PSR (S) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 10:00 am Fellowship Sunday (MC) 3:05 pm Daisy Troop 42112 (MC) 10:00 am LTMTP (MC) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 11:00 am Sunday Mass / 6:00 pm Rosary for Healing (C) Children’s Church (C) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (C) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) SVDP FOOD COLLECTION 11:00 am Childcare (MC) 6:30 pm Alpha (MC) 6:30 pm KC Officers (CR) 12:00 pm Rosary March (C) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 6:30 pm LTMTP (MC) 5:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball 7:00 pm Vigil Mass Choir (G) 7:00 pm Troop 230 Parents (CAF) Practice (C)

5:30 pm Youth Mass (C)

6:30 pm Troop 230 (CAF)

6:30 pm CYO Youth Night (OC)

6:30 pm Confirmation (B) B Barrett Complex C Church CAF Cafeteria SVDP FOOD COLLECTION CR Conference Room G Gym MC Melancon Center R Rectory YR Youth Room S School OC Off Campus

Wednesday, October 9 Thursday, October 10 Friday, October 11 Saturday, October 12

6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (MC) 8:00 am Fair Committee (YR) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Alpha (MC)

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C)

8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C)

9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:45 am Bible Study (MC) 3:15 am Daisy Troop 40424 (MC)

10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 11:00 am Funeral (C) 6:30 pm Alpha (MC)

2:30 pm Girl Scout Troop 40981 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) (MC) PRIME TIME HOME TOUR

2:30 pm Living Rosary (G) 12:00 pm RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 5:30 pm Reconciliation (C) 6:30 pm Prison Ministry (MC) 6:00 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC) 6:00 pm CoOp Fall Volleyball League (G) 7:00 pm Middle School Open House (G) 7:00 pm CYO With Wednesday (YR)

7:00 pm Grief Support Group (CR)

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Parish News KC Quarterly Communion, Fellowship: October 13 The Bible and the Virgin Mary Series: December 3

The St. Catherine of Siena Knights of Columbus invite everyone to their A 12-session study, The Bible and the Virgin Mary, is set to begin Quarterly Communion next Sunday, October 13. Parishioners are meeting on Tuesday mornings starting December 3. Meetings will take encouraged to pray the Rosary with them in the church before Mass at place from 10 am-noon in the Melancon Center. The Bible and the 8:30 am. Then after Mass, please join the Knights in the Melancon Virgin Mary is a dynamic video series that beautifully explains the Center for refreshments. The parish has a very active KC council. Please Catholic truths about Our Lady, showing how she has been a part of contact Grand Knight Richard Haffner, 583-4349, for more information. God’s plan to bring salvation to the world since the beginning of time. For more information or to register, contact Carol Rooney, [email protected]. Study on The Holy Eucharist: October 16 November Flower Memorials “Lectio: Eucharist—Unveiling Scripture and Tradition,” will meet on Wednesdays, beginning October 16, 10 am-noon, in the Melancon During November, we remember loved Center. Acclaimed author and teacher Dr. Brant Pitre rigorously digs ones who have died. If you would like down to the biblical roots of the Eucharist, through its foreshadowing in to donate a potted mum in the the miraculous events of the Old Testament, the Gospels, and Apostolic sanctuary in honor of a loved one who teaching. Participants will discover firsthand how Christ's Body and Blood died, please use the envelopes in the are an integral and wondrous part of God's plan for our salvation. For pews or send $10 to the parish office more information, contact Carol Rooney, [email protected]. with the name of the person you wish to remember. The names will be published in the bulletin. Bereavement Mass: November 2 Social Outreach Opportunity There will be a Memorial Mass to commemorate the Faithful Departed on All Soul’s Day, Saturday, November 2, 7 pm, in church. St. Catherine of SCS Women's Club is forming teams to cook and deliver meals to Hotel Siena parishioners who have died this past year (since November 1, Hope (hotelhope.org). Hotel Hope is a shelter for homeless women and 2018) will be remembered. All are invited and encouraged to pray with their children that helps to move these families from homelessness to the family and friends of the deceased. A reception will follow in the self-sufficiency. With no kitchen facilities, Hotel Hope depends on Melancon Center. Kindly RSVP to Becky Steppe, 289-6636 or volunteers to deliver hot evening meals for the families. Our goal is to [email protected], to be sure your loved one is included. cover unmet needs for weekend meals. Please prayerfully consider participating in this social outreach partnership. For more information you may contact Janet Meyers at [email protected] or Carol Pfister The Bible Timeline to Begin: November 4 at [email protected].

The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation study will begin on Monday, Cookies and Letters Requested for Kairos Retreat November 4. Meetings will take place from 10 am-noon in the Melancon Center. The Bible Timeline is the first of three programs in the SCS parishioners are invited to donate homemade cookies and compose foundational series—Matthew and Acts are the others—giving those who messages of support for incarcerated persons taking part in the complete all three a framework from which to read any book in the Thursday-Sunday, October 24-27, Kairos Retreat at Dixon Correctional Bible. The Bible Timeline takes participants on a journey through the Institute. These items will be delivered to the retreat directors by entire Bible and goes deep into each period of salvation history and October 22. The SCS prison ministry team prays that the current effort reveals the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. The Bible will demonstrate how the parish is “Centered on Christ, and Ablaze With Timeline offers insight on the major people, places, and events of the Love!” and will surpass the extremely generous previous responses. Bible and how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of Guidelines regarding cookie donation and messages of support, and our faith. Please contact Carol Rooney at [email protected] for information about item pickup, is available at scschurch.com/kairos, or more information and/or to register. by contacting Jackie, [email protected] or 858-5192.

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“An Autumn Tour” of Five Old Metairie Homes

Home Tour to Raise Funds for SCS Green Space #15 Farnham Place — Home of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kuebel

Prime Time and St. Catherine of Siena are so proud to present “An This 5,000-square-foot “pure Autumn Tour of Homes” on Friday, October 11. All proceeds from this Southern style” home offers an event are dedicated to reducing the debt of the recently acquired invitation to please “porch sit” and property adjacent to SCS School (see scschurch.com/field). This “stay awhile”! Be sure to visit the property will be used as “green space” and will benefit our school pool and garden area filled with children for years to come. We thank those who have purchased tickets fall color. This family home was and invite you to please tell your friends and family. We especially thank built by Mr. Kuebel. our parishioners who have so willingly offered to open their homes to us. Following is a short synopsis. 224 East Livingston Place — Home of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Faucheaux

308 Homestead Avenue — Home of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Rice You may sense a “Mediterranean Breeze” Here is your chance to visit the upon entering this home as “Bonnabel Plantation,” nestled your eyes sweep to the between the Mississippi River and Lake magnificent gardens and Pontchartrain. The plantation is rich in elegant furnishings, open history and we are most fortunate and floor plan, and filled with appreciative to the Rice family for art. Gentlemen, have you allowing us to visit. In addition to heard the term, “Man touring the home, you will also have Cave”? It surely was the opportunity to visit Mrs. Rice’s invented here and is a “do garden. The property hosts a not miss” for you. We are so excited to show this 11,680-square-foot three-hundred-year-old “oak tree” with its own history. The “oak tree home. society” will be available to answer questions. Along with the Rice family, historian Carlton Currie will be joining our tour and sharing his 330 West Livingston Place — Home of Dr. & Mrs. Henry Bienert first-hand knowledge of the rich history of our area. This large family home reflects the 314 Homestead Avenue — Home of Mr. & Mrs. David Farnsworth “passages of time,” from its original

This young family presents us with state, to being torn down, rebuilt, 5,400 square feet of new construction, and now completely renovated to bringing us all of the latest “bells and reflect lifestyle change that comes whistles.” Be sure to see the “barn” with growing family, grandchildren, doors in the kitchen! Also a “must see” extended family, and friends. “Come is the master suite! The home is three feel the warmth”! An interesting stories with a playroom on the upper fact: all work done on this floor. Don’t miss the outdoor kitchen, 4,400-square-foot home was built in anticipation of a pool! completed by contractors and artisans from St. Catherine parish.

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Archdiocesan News Annual Red Mass at St. Louis Cathedral: October 7 NDS Lay Enrichment—The Liturgy: October 16 The annual Red Mass, dedicated to prayer for judges, lawyers, and all those in legal professions, will be held on Monday, October 7, 9:30 am, Fr. Nile Gross, STL, director of sacred liturgy at Notre Dame Seminary, at St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans. will deliver a talk titled, “The Christian Mystery—The Liturgy,” on Wednesday, October 16, 6:30-7:30 pm, at the Notre Dame Seminary Evening in the “School of Mary”: October 8 pastoral center, 2901 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans. The address is the second in the 2019 Lay Enrichment Series: A Semester “Mary, Teach Us Wisdom and Love,” presented by Noël Delery, will be Through the Catechism. The lecture is free and open to the public. offered on Tuesday, October 8, 6:30-8 pm, at the Archdiocese of New Please visit nds.edu/les to register and reserve a spot. Call 866-7426 or Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie. The session will visit [email protected] for more information about Notre Dame be followed by refreshments and a time for sharing. Preregistration is Seminary education for the laity. required. The talk is one of the Becoming a Woman of Faith series being offered in the fall of 2019 and spring of 2020. First Session of Discipleship Series: October 16 Mount Carmel Academy Open House: October 10 “A Practical Introduction to Evangelization,” the first in a series of five An Open House for prospective Mount Carmel Academy students and Wednesday evening discipleship sessions, is scheduled for October 16, their parents is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 3-7 pm, at the 7-8:30 pm, at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans. school, 7027 Milne Boulevard, New Orleans. To register to attend, visit The sessions will take place in the Siena room, near the parish offices. mcacubs.com/admission/admission-events/open-house or call the Registration is necessary as seating is limited. Please call 267-9650 or school at 288-7626. email [email protected]. Other dates in the series are October 23 and 30, and November 6 and 13. Participants are invited to visit St. Holy Cross High School Open House: October 10 Dominic’s Adoration Chapel, in Aquinas Hall on Memphis Street, before each session in the evangelization series. Holy Cross School is holding a High School Open House on Thursday, October 10, 6-8 pm. The school is located at 5500 Paris Avenue in New Ministering to Those Who Have Experienced Orleans. Visit holycrosstigers.com or call 942-3100 for more Miscarriage or Abortion: October 17 information. The Archdiocese of New Orleans will host a training by Life Perspectives Catholic Community Foundation: October 10 to broaden understanding of grief and loss after miscarriage and abortion, explore how to be a safe place for hurting men and women, The Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic Community Foundation Annual and provide healing resources to help those in the community. The Dinner: Celebrating Catholic Generosity and honoring 2019 Saint John training will take place on Thursday, October 17, 6:30-8:30 pm, at Paul II Award recipient Peter R. Quirk, will take place on Thursday, Notre Dame Seminary Schulte Auditorium, 2901 South Carrollton October 10. Visit ccfnola.org for more information; to reserve seating; Avenue. There is no cost for the training; all materials will be provided. sponsor priests, nuns, or brothers to attend; or make a gift in honor of Please register by going to nolacatholic.org/miscarriage or contact the Peter Quirk. Office of Marriage and Family Life at 861-4243 or [email protected].

WNLC Gala for Life: October 11 Men’s Retreat in Metairie: October 18-20

The Woman’s New Life Clinic (formerly Women’s New Life Center) Gala “Who Jesus Wants to Be with Us!” is the topic for a weekend retreat for for Life is scheduled for Friday, October 11, 7 pm, at Club XLIV in men, Friday, October 18, 6 pm, until Sunday, October 20, after Champion Square (enter on Girod Street), in New Orleans. Visit lunch, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 Saint womansnewlife.ticket.qtego.net for more information about the event. Mary St., Metairie. Fr. Richard Buhler, SJ, will be retreat master. Fr. Buhler and those making the retreat will pray about St. Ignatius Loyola’s four favorite ways in which Jesus Christ desires to relate with us—as Married Couples Retreat: October 11-13 Lord, Savior, Friend, and Companion. To register call Susan at the Retreat Center, 267-9604, or Lou, 628-6593. A married couples’ retreat is scheduled for Friday-Sunday, October 11-13, at the newly renovated St. Joseph Abbey Christian Life Center in Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat: November 1-3 Covington. Going on a married couples’ retreat is a falling into the graces of our Lord, an opportunity to find rest, strength, and There is forgiveness, hope, and peace after abortion. If you or someone enrichment. Attending a married couples’ retreat annually is a great you love is hurting from abortion or miscarriage, you are invited to way to deepen and renew your love for God and each other! To register consider attending a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, Friday-Sunday, or for information visit FaithandMarriage.org or call Jason Angelette November 1-3. Women and men of all faiths are welcome to attend at 830-3716. A suggested donation is requested but not required. this faith-based, healing experience. The cost is $190 (financial assistance is available). Fr. William Scott Daniels, OP, will be priest Public Square Rosary Crusade: October 12 facilitator. To register or for more information, contact Pam, 460-9360 or [email protected], or Donna, 258-9183 or [email protected]. Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance, and conversion. We ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. Please join the 2019 Public Square Rosary Crusade, on Saturday, October 12, noon-1 pm, in the St. Catherine of Siena Christ Courtyard (between the church and the Melancon Center). Please feel free to bring a lawn chair or other seating. Contact Frances Skiffington at 834-1709 for more information.

God’s Special Children Mass: October 13

All are invited to join in the celebration of the God’s Special Children 15th Anniversary Mass, Sunday, October 13, 2 pm, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road in Metairie. The Most Reverend Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, will concelebrate. Refreshments will be served after Mass. God’s Special Children’s friend Josh Schmidt will be confirmed at the Mass. Any others who would like for their angel to receive his or her first Communion or to be confirmed are asked immediately to contact Sr. Mary Ellen Wheelahan at [email protected].

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Parish Contacts

Parish Staff Parish Ministry Contacts

Rev. Timothy Hedrick, J.C.L., Pastor Acts 29 Joni Parent Maurer 835-9343 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1501 Adoration Chapel Mary Jeandron 887-3063 [email protected] Rev. Andrew Gutierrez, Parochial Vicar Alpha Joni Maurer 835-9343 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1502 Altar Servers Kerry Dominique 481-7691 [email protected] Deacon Mike Coney Baptisms Marion Eigenbrod 267-9505 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1521 Bible Study Carol Rooney 460-0318 [email protected] Deacon Paul Hauck Bereavement Ministry Becky Steppe 289-6636 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1522 Boy Scouts Bryan Roser 722-7372 [email protected] Deacon Don Richard, ext. 1523 Childcare / Nursery Jazmin Gutierrez 835-9343 [email protected] [email protected] Children’s Liturgy Paula Atchley 835-9343 [email protected] Denise Allain, Financial Manager Confirmation (Teen) Paula Atchley 835-9343 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1503 Jennifer Collins 610-2728 [email protected] Confirmation (Adult) Joni Parent Maurer 494-3418 [email protected] Keys Arnold, Facilities Director Girard Boineau 228-3632 [email protected] [email protected] Cub Scouts Yvette Lionnet 309-0471 [email protected]

Paula Atchley, Director of Religious Education CYO Mary Bielski 835-9343 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1506 Eucharistic Ministers Norman Romagosa 301-7149 [email protected]

Charmaine Barberito, Financial Assistant Fair Sumer Simone 657-2197 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1515 FAMILIA Lori Lundgren 723-5170 [email protected]

Mary Bielski, Director of Youth Ministry Family Life Paul & Lil Hauck 834-2728 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1510 Feeding the Homeless Barbara Renaudin 833-1945 [email protected]

Lorraine Hess, Director of Music Ministry Fellowship Sunday Pat Higginbotham 835-8419 [email protected] [email protected] Finance Council Charlie Giraud 343-2107 [email protected]

Mary Johnson, Receptionist / Bulletin Editor Girl Scouts Helen Fish 220-4744 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1500 Grief Support Group Patricia Lawson 860-214-2681 [email protected]

Kimberlie Kilroy, Principal Homebound Visitation Beth Gambel 427-5669 [email protected] [email protected], 831-1166 Hotel Hope Janet Meyers 343-1315 [email protected]

Joni Parent Maurer, Director of Evangelization Knights of Columbus Richard Haffner 583-4349 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1509 K4J VBS Tram Jacobs 400-8726 [email protected] Michelle Alley 382-8930 [email protected] Raymond Nash, Custodian Lectors Randi Robarts 905-6343 [email protected]

Kim Piraro, Rectory & Church Office Coordinator Legion of Mary Ken Krey 289-2465 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1512 Liturgy Committee Patricia Fitzpatrick 430-1136 [email protected]

Miranda Powell, Office Assistant Lord, Teach Me To Pray Karen Babbitt 837-1049 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1509 Anand & Maya Marriage Preparation Irimpen 834-9269 [email protected] Debbie Romagosa, Administrative Assistant Matthew 25 Sheryl Brown 400-4958 [email protected] [email protected], ext. 1504 Meals on Wheels Mary Sue Battle 583-0955 [email protected] [email protected] Sacramental Preparation Men of St. Joseph Harry Hardin 756-0822 Don Engler 908-2392 [email protected] Baptism — Baptisms take place after 11 am Mass each Men’s Club Mike Cascio 463-4110 [email protected] weekend. Contact the parish office to sign up for a date Bobby Brulet 606-1702 [email protected] and begin the preparation process. Music Ministry Lorraine Hess 722-4443 [email protected] Music Ministry—Vigil Confirmation — Confirmation will be celebrated for Mass Choir Stephanie Hellmers 495-6964 [email protected] 11th and 12th graders in February. Classes begin in Parish School of Religion Paula Atchley 835-9343 [email protected] September. Pastoral Council Les Nettleton 831-4890 [email protected] Marriage — Please contact a priest at least 8 months Prayer Line Carl Hellmers 833-1197 [email protected] before the wedding and before making arrangements. Yvonne Hellmers Prayer Teams Dcn. Mike Coney 835-9343 [email protected] Anointing of the Sick — Upon request for the seriously ill, infirm, and those undergoing major surgery. Please Prime Time Judy Watts 828-4524 [email protected] contact the parish office when someone is home bound Prison Ministry Mark Truxillo 510-4563 [email protected] or hospitalized and in need of the sacrament. Radio Rosary Mickey Lacombe 432-8275 [email protected] Funerals — Please contact a priest before making RCIA Kurt Garcia 957-7100 [email protected] arrangements with the funeral home. Michelle Guillot 451-0178 [email protected] Respect Life Committee Jeff Guillot 451-2746 [email protected] Joining our Parish Rosary Altar Society Donna Hummel 451-7456 [email protected]

Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena Parish! Anyone School Kimberlie Kilroy 831-1166 [email protected] interested in joining the parish, please fill out a gold School Co-op Karon Cooper 220-8262 [email protected] registration form located in the gathering area of the Antoinette Bearden 817-504-7802 [email protected] Church and return it to the parish office. Register online St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel 267-9507 [email protected] by visiting scschurch.com/welcome, completing the Summer Camp Matt Orillion 831-2688 [email protected] form found under “I Want to Join,” and emailing it to Debbie at [email protected]. Ushers Georges Legrand 583-9425 [email protected] Violence Prevention Christi Sumich 909-2394 [email protected] Bulletin Deadline Leslie Baudry 442-7013 [email protected] Vocation Committee Rich Baudry 931-0271 [email protected] To be considered for publication, bulletin notices must be received in the parish office, via email, by noon of Wedding Coordinator Jeanie Favret 583-3438 [email protected] nine days before the Sunday for which the notice is Women’s Club Kim Navarre 920-8463 [email protected] intended. St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church 9