The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 15 "neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." – Rom. 8:39 (NIV) Sheriff’s Office at Irish Italian Islenos parade St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann and the men and women of the St. Bernard Sher- iff’s Office were on patrol along the parade route for the 2019 St. Bernard Irish, Italian, Islenos pa- rade held April 6 in Chalmette. This year’s parade featured nearly 50 floats with 1,000- plus riders throwing more than 500,000 pounds of produce. There also were more than 30 marching units in the parade. St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis and his wife Laurie reigned as this year’s King and Queen. Congressman Steve Scalise was the 2019 Grand Marshal, and Lt. Governor Bil- ly Nungesser was an honorary guest. St. Bernard Parish Special Medical Needs Residents are Eligible for Evacuation Assistance Are you a St. Bernard Parish family for treatment during an (LDH) has identified select facil- • Transport by ambulance will resident with special medical evacuation. All special needs ities in Louisiana, where medi- be provided from St. Ber- needs that require evacuation patients will require a caretaker cal care will be given to special nard to a facility determined assistance during Hurricane to evacuate. St. Bernard Parish medical needs patients. by LDH Season? residents who are now totally Some of the advantages of In preparation for the 2019 bed bound and will require as- participating with the state plan Responses and/or ques- Hurricane Season, we urge all sistance during an evacuation include: tions, regarding this an- individuals who have been diag- are urged to contact us NOW to • The facility will be located nouncement are to be di- nosed with conditions needing pre-register. outside of the danger zone rected to the St. Bernard special medical attention, such The St. Bernard Parish Spe- of the hurricane Parish Office of Homeland as: insulin and oxygen therapy, cial Medical Needs Program is • Medical care will be provid- Security and Emergency at dialysis and cardiac drugs/treat- working with the State of Lou- ed for all special medical 504-278-4268 or you can ment to make arrangements isiana for sheltering of patients needs patients during the reach us via email at lallen@ WELL IN ADVANCE with your meeting important criteria. The entire duration of the storm sbpg.net. private physician, clinic and Louisiana Department Hospitals event 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, 5-6, 8, 11 Arrest Reports ............................. 4-5 Obituaries .................................. 9-10 Church Directory .............................2 State News ......................................3 Classifieds ..................................... 7 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Assembly of God Sunday 8am • Wednesday 7pm Church 494-7378 Gethsemane Lutheran 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Church 271-4254 services 10am & 5:30pm 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette Wed. Bible study 7pm Worship 10am Assumption of Our Gospel Temple 272-0123 • Lady Catholic Church 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, Chalmette, LA Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am Greater South Shore Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. Bethlehem Baptist F.G.B.C. Church 682-0675 “Rebuilding the family Structure” St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 tist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Bernard 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, JANUARY 22 - MAY 8, 2019 Sun. School 8am, worship 9am La 70032 • 278-8854 • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish or www.nps.gov/jela. Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before Thu. Bible study 7pm Sun. worship 9:00am Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette • History Talk, Discover 300 years of New the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Call on Me Ministries a Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 non-denominational Christian Church Lighthouse Pentecos- Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Orleans history and culture. 9:30 a.m. Tues- Social Ride” and join our group. 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- day-Saturday. Free. French Quarter Visitor Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school gram for pre-readers and up. Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 10am, worship 11am Monthly, 4th Wednesday Carolyn Park Presbyte- Wed. Bible Study 7pm Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- rian Church Living Cornerstone MARCH 8 - APRIL 12, 2019 New Orleans. 504-589-3882;221 or www. mer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Church International • St. Bernard Catholic Church Annu- nps.gov/jela. to provide emotional, educational, and so- 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Chalmette Church of Braithwaite 228-6401 al Lenten Seafood Dinners, 2805 Bayou • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana cial support for caregiver’s through regular- Christ 250-8492 Sun. service 10am Road, St. Bernard, 5PM-8PM. Prices vary swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided ly scheduled meetings. Participants develop 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- depending on the dinner or po-boy. We have walk 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. methods and skills to solve problems. The Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 fried shrimp, oysters (when available), fish, Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National group encourages caregivers to maintain Celebration Church 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet stuffed crabs along with lots of sides such Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Baratar- their own personal, physical, and emotion- 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sunday School 10a-10:30a as green beans, potato salad, baked mac, ia Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689- al health, as well as optimally care for the 10:45am Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Tue. 7p-8p shrimp fettuccini, gumbo, etc. Drinks and 3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. person with dementia. St. Bernard Parish Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) desserts are also available for $1.00 each. • Spring in the Swamp, Celebrate spring Hospital first floor conference room, 2 PM. 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] (504) 342-2830 [email protected] with alligators, birds, and wildflowers. Be- Sunday Worship 10:00 am come a Junior Ranger, explore the trail- Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Our Lady of Prompt APRIL 10, 2019 Weekly, Tues. & Wed. Succor Catholic • NARFE Vernon N. Landry St. Bernard side touch table, discover swamp critters • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: Chapter 1398 monthly luncheon, 11AM with dipnets. Guided trail walks at 11:00 Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, all ACTIVE and RETIRED federal/postal em- a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Free. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm Sun. Service 8am ployees, as well as members of neighboring p.m., Saturday-Sunday, April 6-7. Barataria Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- Wed. Bible Study 6pm Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-7070 chapters, to join us for our monthly lun- Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical gram for pre-readers and up. A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses cheon and meeting in the Sicilian Room of Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm Rocky and Carlos Restaurant, 613 St. Ber- Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am Sun. Service 8am nard Highway. We are honored to welcome or www.nps.gov/jela. Events in nearby Parishes Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Peace and Prayer St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis as • APRIL 13 & 14, 2019 - Egg Scramble Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet our guest speaker. Please make every effort Weekly, Tuesday 2019. Due to popular demand, City Park will Corinne Missionary Worship service, prayer and praise, to attend and bring your spouse or guest. • Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard/Arabi once again host the children’s Egg Scram- Baptist Church bible study 10am Sunday 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 Luncheon, college scholarships, Key Club, ble on April 13 and 14. The event usually Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Poydras Baptist Bible study 7pm Wed. Church of St. Bernard APRIL 27, 2019 Builders Clubs, K-Kids, Read-to-Ride, Read sells out. Children get to search for more 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 • St. Bernard Parish School Board Em- Around the World, reading incentive pro- than 30,000 candy-filled eggs in Storyland Cornerstone Church of Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship God 504-382-1144 10:30am ployees Lions Club 11th Annual Golf gram and the well known Terrific Kids and and the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, 4905 E.