Many of you at last Sunday's 10:00am Mass knew that I said Mass for many of the members of Bacchus before their parade rolled. I must admit that wading through traffic to the Convention Center isn't one of my favorite things to do on a Mardi Gras Sunday. Well, I want to report that the men of Bacchus were very good to us as they took up a collection and made a generous donation to Good Shepherd Parish. I have been friends with a number of the members of Bacchus for years, and this year's parade was surely exceptional – especially having Drew Brees as King! But one of the rewards for wading through traffic was when Pip Brennan, the captain of Bacchus, came into the luncheon carrying the Lombardi Trophy. Yes, the photo above is real. Congratulations to Bacchus and the Saints! … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
Totus Tuus Discerment Weekend
February 26-28, 2010 Young men (high school seniors, college age or older) who are interested in taking a closer look at diocesan priesthood are asked to attend a retreat at the Carmelite Spirit Life Center in Lacombe. For more information call (504) 861-6298 or email vocations @archdiocese-no.org … [Read more...]
The Bones of St. Peter, Apostle
In the summer of 64 A.D., a fire started on one end of the Circus Maximus in Rome, and it quickly spread throughout the Eternal City. By the time it was extinguished, it had burned for a week and destroyed 80% of Rome. While it was burning, the Emperor Nero remained at his summer home in Anzio, deservedly earning the taunting phrase "Nero fiddled while Rome burned." When Nero returned to Rome, the populace greeted him with anger and derision. In order to avoid a political disaster, Nero decided to blame the fire on a small but growing religious group of then-pagan Rome: the Christians. Over the next three years, until his death in 67 A.D., Nero arrested as many Christians as he could find, and put them on trial for arson. Unable to convict them of arson (they had nothing to do with the … [Read more...]
Family Adoration
Family Adoration of the Blessed SacramentTuesday, January 26, 2010“Let the little children come to me!” - Mt. 19:14 Sometimes it gets so difficult to take time out for prayer, especially for a family with small children. There are so many things to do in the evening, and afterwards, everybody just wants to “plop down” in front of the television. Next Tuesday, make a commitment to do something about that pattern! As we prepare to enter into Lent, come for an early evening of education, prayer and fellowship. Come and join us to help strengthen your family, clear you mind, restore your faith and commit to loving Jesus more deeply in the New Year! Schedule 5:00 pm - Meet in the rectory to watch a video on Eucharistic Adoration. Coloring and crafts for the little ones, and the older … [Read more...]
Thank You Volunteers
A BIG THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who helped set up and break down the Mardi Gras tent. We had a great little oasis of calm (especially Bacchus night!) with some great food and drinks. Next year we're considering widening our oasis by putting up a small fence on parish property so that we're not invaded completely! … [Read more...]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 18 - 25 Friday, January 18 began the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Jesus prays that we might be united in Him, yet we are sadly separated. Remember to add an intention “for the unity of all Christians” in your daily prayers this week. May they all be one, just as, Father, you are in me and I am in you, so that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe it was you who sent me. I have given them the glory you gave to me, that they may be one as we are one. With me in them and you in me, may they be so perfected in unity that the world will recognise that it was you who sent me and that you have loved them as you have loved me. (John 17, 21-23) Additional information on the International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity can be found on the USCCB'S … [Read more...]
Welcome to Father Tom Chambers, CSC!
Reverend Thomas Chambers, CSC was the celebrant last week for the 10:30am Mass, and is now in residence at Good Shepherd Parish. Father Chambers is a member of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, and lived at Sacred Heart Church on Canal Street until it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. He is the past president of Our Lady of Holy Cross College on the West Bank, and he is currently President of the Willwoods Community (www.willwoods.org), an entity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans that ministers in the areas of faith and marriage, affordable housing, and assisted-care living (Malta Park in our parish). Willwoods also co-owns and operates WLAE public television station. The slogan of Willwoods is “rooted in prayer, united in service,” and that could best describe Father Tom! Father is … [Read more...]
Pray for the Poor of Haiti
Bishop Shelton Fabre, Vicar General and Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans authorized a special second collection for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The money is being sent to Catholic Relief Services. THANKS to all of the donors from our parish, who contributed nearly $6,000 to the relief so far, including one donor who gave $1,000. Those wanting to make a donation directly to CRS may do so online at www.crs.org. If the server is down, please call toll free 1-877-HELP-CRS or text RELIEF to 30644 and following the instructions. … [Read more...]
The Sacraments are Really Cool!
Since I'm on retreat this week, I'm trying to give myself a little break from writing bulletin articles. Instead, I include below an email from a friend who only became Catholic last year at Easter. Over the course of the last couple of years, she has devoted a large amount of her time in prayer and in trying to grow in her awareness of what the Church teaches. Right now she's learning a great deal about the Sacrament of Confession. She knows it isn't easy, but she understands it pretty well: This week I've had a couple friends come to me with things they are struggling with. They know that I'm not one who is easily surprised and am not one to be judgmental no matter how crazy their situation... not much phases me. I'm a good listener. So anyways... two different guys (both Catholic) have … [Read more...]
