The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 44 "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." – Rom. 12:2 (NIV) Gue Recognized for Improving Economy and Quality of Life in St. Bernard Parish The International Econom- is something that everyone in ic Development Council (IEDC) St. Bernard Parish and across selected Rita Gue, the president Louisiana should take pride in,” of the Arlene and Joseph Mer- said Andrew Jacques, the exec- aux Charitable Foundation, as utive director of the St. Bernard this year’s recipient of its Insti- Economic Development Foun- tutional Leadership Award for dation who nominated Gue for her work to improve the econo- the award. “We’ve long known my and quality of life in St. Ber- that Rita Gue is one of the most nard Parish. She was honored generous and impactful leaders at a ceremony that gathered in our community, and it is sat- economic development leaders isfying to see her contributions from around the world during recognized on the international IEDC’s 2019 Annual Conference stage. There’s truly no one more in Indianapolis, Ind. on Oct. 14. deserving of this honor.” The award is presented each Gue was chosen to receive year to a leader of an institution the highly-competitive award for who has made significant con- her leading role in developing tributions to the community in and implementing the Meraux support of economic develop- Foundation’s strategy for im- ment. proving the quality of life in St. “This highly-prestigious award Bernard Parish. During her ten- See GUE on Page 3 St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office holds Drug Take-Back Day Residents properly disposed Narcotics officers with the St. of just over 27 pounds of un- Bernard Sheriff's Office accept- wanted or expired prescriptions ed the unwanted medications and over-the-counter medica- over a four-hour period at the tions on Saturday, Oct. 26 as Special Investigations Division the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office substation, 7001 W. Judge Pe- participated in the annual Na- rez Drive in Arabi. tional Prescription Drug Take- In addition, over the past six Back Day, Sheriff James Pohl- months, the Sheriff’s Office has mann said. collected more than 70 pounds See DRUG TAKE BACK on Page 11 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 ............... 1, 4, 8-9, 10-11 Education ........................................5 Ed Held Reviews .............................8 Church Directory .............................2 State News ..................................3, 6 Classifieds ..................................... 7 Obituaries .................................. 9-10 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Assembly of God Worship 10am Church 494-7378 Gospel Temple 272-0123 • 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) services 10am & 5:30pm Chalmette, LA Wed. Bible study 7pm Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm Assumption of Our Greater South Shore Lady Catholic Church F.G.B.C. 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, “Rebuilding the family Structure” Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am La 70032 • 278-8854 Bethlehem Baptist Sun. worship 9:00am Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. Church 682-0675 Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Lighthouse Pentecos- OCTOBER 31 Sports Hall of Fame.” al Historical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Sun. School 8am, worship 9am tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Thu. Bible study 7pm St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school • Leadership St. Bernard Class 7 Applica- Street, New Orleans. 504-589-3882;221. Call on Me Ministries a 10am, worship 11am tion Deadline, Interested in joining Leader- NOVEMBER 20 • Special Exhibit: Poverty Point Un- Wed. Bible Study 7pm non-denominational Christian Church ship St. Bernard and becoming a part of the • St. Bernard Chamber November Lun- earthed, UNESCO World Heritage Site 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. Living Cornerstone Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is Church International growth of St. Bernard Parish? Applications cheon, 11:30AM-1PM, Docville Farm, AM- Poverty Point National Monument in Loui- Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., and fees must be submitted by midnight ROC Building | 5124 E. Saint Bernard Hwy, siana preserves the work of ancient engi- Carolyn Park Presbyte- Braithwaite 228-6401 rian Church Sun. service 10am on October 31. Visit stbernardchamber.org/ Violet. With featured speaker Jeff Roesel, neers and laborers from over 3500 years 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Living Proof Church leadership for more information and to ap- Executive Director of the Regional Planning ago. Artifacts on loan from the State of 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 626 Mehle St., Arabi, LA 70032 Chalmette Church of 504-875-5860 ply. Commission, and a presentation on RPC’s Louisiana Division of Archaeology share Christ 250-8492 Sun 10 AM • Tue Prayer 6:30 PM role in regional transportation planning and its story. Free. On view through October. 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- NOVEMBER 2 what’s coming up in St. Bernard specifically. • Walk the Wetlands, Explore Louisiana Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 • Tour da Parish, 7AM-NOON, Los Islenos Visit stbernardchamber.org for tickets and swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk Celebration Church 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet Heritage Site | 1345 Bayou Rd, St Bernard. more information. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. No walk 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sunday School 10a-10:30a Join the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce Thursday, November 28, when visitor center 10:45am Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Tue. 7p-8p and cyclists from across the country for NOVEMBER 30 is closed for federal holiday. Free. Barataria Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] the 5th Annual Bike Ride around beautiful • Small Business Saturday Brunch, 8AM, Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical (504) 342-2830 [email protected] St. Bernard Parish. Each of the four course Cafe Aquarius | 2101 Paris Rd, Chalmette. Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. Sunday Worship 10:00 am Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Our Lady of Prompt options shows cyclists a beautiful view of Kick off Shop Small Week in St. Bernard in Marrero (near Crown Point). 504-689- Succor Catholic Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 scenic areas both up and down the road be- Parish with brunch at Cafe Aquarius. Enjoy 3690;10 orwww.nps.gov/jela. Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: fore returning to Los Islenos for Finish Fest! mimosas from the St. Bernard Chamber of • Cannon Crew Meeting, Join Chalmette 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm This family-friendly event is a great day in Commerce and the St. Bernard Tourist Com- Battlefield's cannon crew of living histo- Sun. Service 8am Wed. Bible Study 6pm Our Lady of Lourdes the Parish! Register to ride at http://www. mission, pick up your Shop Small Passport, ry volunteers and fire the big guns during Catholic Church 682-7070 A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses active.com/st-bernard-la/cycling/tour-da- and get your first stamp from this Shop the Battle of New Orleans anniversary in the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • parish-2019. Small participating business, Cafe Aquarius. January. Period uniforms provided; cannon 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am Visit SBEDF.org/shopsmallweek for more in- crew members must be 18 or older. Meet Sun. Service 8am Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Peace and Prayer NOVEMBER 3 formation. at battlefield visitor center to learn what's Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 • St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame to Host required to be on the drew and sign up for 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet Corinne Missionary Worship service, prayer and praise, 24th Annual Golf Tournament, The St. Ber- training. Free. 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Novem- Baptist Church bible study 10am Sunday 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 nard Sports Hall of Fame and Gulf Coast Bank Daily ber 2. Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Poydras Baptist Bible study 7pm Wed. Church of St. Bernard are proud to announce that the organization • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 will host its 24th annual golf tournament at 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a ranger West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 504- Cornerstone Church of Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship God 504-382-1144 10:30am Oak Harbor in Slidell on Sunday, November talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. No talk 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sunday services 9 & 11:15 am Praise Temple 3rd at 10am (tee off at noon). Registration Thursday, November 28, when battlefield • Creatures of the Night Bat Program, Get Discipleship classes 10:30 am Sun.