The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 9 "He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." – Mic. 6:8 (NIV) Second Annual Cook-off for the Coast Triples Last Year’s Funds Raised 4H mangrove planting project the top teams of the cook-off and the Nunez Community Col- were “People’s Choice” winner, lege and Chalmette High School Team Mudda Roux with their CTE welding program, which is Fried Duck and Andouille Gum- building oyster breakwaters. bo, Team Chew Rouge with Proceeds from the first annu- their Mezcal Cured Tuna with al Cook-off went to the St. Ber- Blue Crab Ceviche winning in nard Wetlands Foundation and the “swim” category, Team Is- their tree-planting efforts. Land lenos with their Wild Boar Cu- loss has taken a heavy toll on ban Sandwiches winning in the Louisiana’s most beautiful and “crawl” category, and Team Par- abundant resource over the last ish Boyz with their tasty Duck several decades. Certainly, we Egg Rolls winning in the “fly” can see the effects all around category. us, but there is much that we as Great music was, of course, communities can do to heal the in abundance as well with en- damage. And in typical Louisi- tertainment provided by Michot ana-style, we can have a good Melody Makers with their time doing it, too. boundary stretching Cajun We all know our coast and Rita Gue, the president of the And although our coast- sounds. Local favorite, Abita, wetlands are in significant dan- Meraux Foundation. “It was a al wetlands are the big winner, made sure there was plenty of ger, but what can we as individ- tasty way for everybody to enjoy uals do about it? a fun and filling Saturday while See COOK-OFF on Page 4 Well, true to St. Bernard’s supporting an important cause. heritage of amazing food and We’d like to thank our partners, caring people, crowds dug in at Restore the Mississippi River the second annual Cook-off for Delta, Vanishing Paradise, and the Coast at the Meraux Foun- the St. Bernard Parish Coastal dation’s Docville Farm in the and Tourism departments—and St. Bernard Parish on May 9th. especially our sponsors, com- Cook teams from throughout petitors and all who attended!: the area served up wild game Twelve teams participated, dishes from Louisiana’s coastal cooking up such delights as wetlands to raise money in sup- Crawfish Egg Rolls, Duck Confit port of coastal restoration proj- Tacos and more wild boar than ects. you could shake a hog’s leg at. “If it flies, walks, crawls, or The family-friendly event raised swims along our coast, you three times the amount of money could find it being served up over the previous year’s event. to a lot of happy families,” said Funds benefit the St. Bernard 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 Education ....................................6, 8 Obituaries .................................. 9-11 Church Directory .............................2 State News ......................................3 Classifieds ..................................... 7 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, February 27, 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” • 2019 Los Islenos Fiesta, The Los Islenos for kids 15 and under. Free; reservations mer’s Caregiver Support Group, de- 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, Sun. School 8am, worship 9am La 70032 • 278-8854 Heritage and Cultural Society are seeking, suggested but not required; call preserve signed to provide emotional, educational, Thu. Bible study 7pm Sun. worship 9:00am Men, Women, Girls and Boys of Canary Is- to sign up. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Saturday, and social support for caregiver’s through Call on Me Ministries a Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 non-denominational Christian Church Lighthouse Pentecos- land Descent for our Heritage Program. Age March 9. Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte regularly scheduled meetings. Participants 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. groups and date are as followed. Islenitas, National Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 develop methods and skills to solve prob- Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school Boys and Girls ages 5 yrs. to 12 yrs.; Ju- Barataria Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown lems. The group encourages caregivers to Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 10am, worship 11am Carolyn Park Presbyte- Wed. Bible Study 7pm niors, Boys and Girls ages 13 yrs. to 19 yrs.; Point). 689-3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. maintain their own personal, physical, and rian Church Living Cornerstone Seniors. Men and Women 20 yrs. and up. • Understanding Barataria Preserve emotional health, as well as optimally care 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Church International The Heritage Program will be on Saturday, , Paddle the preserve, watch for the person with dementia. St. Bernard 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Canoe Trek Chalmette Church of Braithwaite 228-6401 March 9 at 11:30. For more information you birds, identify plants, and learn about the Parish Hospital first floor conference room, Christ 250-8492 Sun. service 10am can call Kathy at (504) 494-5848. changes that spring brings to the wetlands. 2 PM. 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- Canoes and life jackets provided. Ages 18 Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 JANUARY 22 - MAY 8, 2019 and up. Free but space limited so registra- Weekly, Tues. & Wed. Celebration Church 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish tion required; email kimberly_cooke@part- • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sunday School 10a-10:30a Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette ner.nps.gov to sign up. 9:00 a.m.-noon., Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette 10:45am Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Tue. 7p-8p Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 31. Barataria Preserve of Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] (504) 342-2830 [email protected] gram for pre-readers and up. Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero gram for pre-readers and up. Sunday Worship 10:00 am (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 or www. Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic nps.gov/jela. Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: Daily Events in nearby Parishes 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover Weekly, Tuesday • FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - NeedToBreathe. 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm Sun. Service 8am 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a rang- • Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard/Arabi Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets Wed. Bible Study 6pm Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-7070 er talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. No Luncheon, college scholarships, Key Club, for NEEDTOBREATHE are on sale at the A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses talk on Tuesday, March 5; battlefield closed Builders Clubs, K-Kids, Read-to-Ride, Read Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster. the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm for Mardi Gras. Free. Chalmette Battlefield Around the World, reading incentive pro- com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am Sun. Service 8am of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and gram and the well known Terrific Kids and office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Peace and Prayer Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Terrific Teens programs in parish schools Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet Chalmette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. are a few of the projects. Anyone interested All tickets subject to applicable service Corinne Missionary Worship service, prayer and praise, • History Talk, Discover 300 years of New in learning more about or joining the Kiwan- charges and fees. Baptist Church bible study 10am Sunday 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 Orleans history and culture. 9:30 a.m. Tues- is Club community service organization can • MARCH 9, 2019 - Zac Brown Band.