St. Alphonsus Liguori Born: September 27, 1696 in Marianella near Naples Patron Saint of Confessors Feast Day: August 1 Fun Fact: On November 9, 1732, Alphonsus founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, popularly known as the Redemptorists, in order to follow the example of Jesus Christ announcing the Good News to the poor and the most abandoned. Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Born: January 11, 1819 in Fussen in the Kingdom of Bavaria Patron Saint of Missionaries Feast Day October 5 Fun Fact: His availability and innate kindness in understanding and re- sponding to the needs of the faithful, quickly made him well known as an expert confessor and spiritual director, so much so that people came to him even from neighboring towns. St. Gerard Majella Born: April 6, 1726 in Muro Lucano, Italy Patron Saint of expectant mothers Feast Day: October 16 Fun Fact: In 1754 his spiritual director asked him to write down what he longed for more than anything else. He wrote: "to love God much; al- ways to be united with God; to do all things for the sake of God; to love everything for God's sake; to suffer much for God. My only business is to do the will of God." Blessed Gennaro Sarnelli Born: September 12, 1702 in Naples, Italy Patron Saint of Writers Feast Day June 30 Fun Fact: He was a great defender of the dignity of women, and worked intensely to free women and girls from forced prostitution. He was also a talented writer, penning over 30 books ranging in subjects suched as the- ology, law, prayer, spiritual direction, and contemporary moral issues. 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time | November 1 , 2020 Blessed Kaspar Stanggassinger Born: January 12, 1871 in Berchtesgaden, in Southern Germany Feast Day September 26 Fun Fact: His preaching was a constant reminder to take the Christian life seriously, growing in faith by means of prayer and continual conver- sion. His style was direct and appealing, without threats of punishment as was common in the preaching of that time. St. John Neumann Born: March 28, 1811 in Prachatice, Czechia Patron Saint of Catholic Education Feast Day: January 5 Fun Fact: He founded the Sisters of the Third order of St. Francis to teach in schools. Among the more than 80 churches built during his episco- pate must be mentioned the cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul, which he commenced. Blessed Peter Donders Born: October 27, 1809 in Tilburg, Holland Patron Saint of Missionaries Feast Day January 14 Fun Fact: As a Redemptorist, he turned his attention to the Indian peoples of Surinam. He continued with this work, previously neglected through lack of manpower, almost until his death. He learned the native lan- guages to instruct the Indians in the Christian faith until failing strength compelled him to leave to others what he had begun. On October 16, 2020, Southeastern Louisiana University Senior Nursing Students had the opportunity to educate the community on COVID-19 and provide resources as well as a hygiene kit to those in need. They joined Ms. Seabell's Friday crusade of feeding those in need. The senior project was aimed to serve the com- munity by preventing disease and promoting health from within the community. It was a big success! We were so thankful to Fr. Tat, Ms. Seabell and the countless volun- teers who work so hard serving this community for allowing us to join them. We look forward to continuing to serve, grow and learn within this community in the future. Submitted by: Amanda Rufini, MSN, RN Prayer for the Coronavirus Pandemic Dear Parishioners, HOW CAN YOU HELP?! To donate your time, funds, or food & drink mate- rials for the Helping Hands of Joy, LLC at St. Gerard's please call the church office at 225.355.2553 between 10 am - 2 pm! Mass Intentions & Ministries The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Monday, 11/2 (All Souls Day) 9:00 a.m. Judith A. Pettaway Tuesday, 11/3 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Novena of our Mother of Perpetual Help 9:00 a.m. Sr. Patricia Smith, OP Wednesday, 11/4 Saint Charles, Borromeo, Bishop 9:00 a.m. Sharon Fontenot 5:30 p.m. Spiritual Anonymous (SA) Group (in Parish Hall) Thursday, 11/5 Weekday 8:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration 9:00 a.m. Wayne A. Timby 5:30 p.m. The Word Made Flesh (in Parish Hall) Friday, 11/6 Weekday 9:00 a.m. All Souls 11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Community Feeding Program (in Parish Hall) Saturday, 11/7 Weekday 4:00 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Collette Sunday, 11/8 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. John Thanh Le, & Donald Poche 10:00 a.m. Adams Barbier & Delapasse Family, Reginald Parker Contact Us: Office: 225-355-2553 or Rectory: 225-355-2600 Fr. Tat Hoang, C.Ss.R., Pastor, [email protected] Fr. Kevin Zubel, C.Ss.R., Chaplain of Hisp. Min., [email protected] Prayer for the 2020 Elecon Fr. Tim Watson, C.Ss.R., Hispanic Ministry Fr. Jaime Arrambide, C.Ss.R., Hispanic Ministry Loving God, I ask you to guide me during this im- Fr. Donald MacKinnon, C.Ss.R., In Residence Brooke Richard, Secretary, [email protected] portant election season: Chris Dickerson, Bookkeeper Help me to understand the Dr. Joshua Medrano, DMA, Organist Gospels, in which Jesus Christ Mary Rosenbloom, Music Director reveals his path of love, mercy Greg Accardo, Knights of Columbus, [email protected] and compassion, especially Jim Richard, Friends of RSG School, [email protected] toward those who are poor, Cheryl Domino, Principal of RSG - 225-355-1437 sick or struggling in any way. 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