A series of original oil paintings are being displayed in the rear of the church. They were done by David Dillard, and they show representations of Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Henry and St. Stephen churches as they looked this year during the Good Friday Nine Church walk. You might notice that the cross at St. Stephen is veiled as we do on that day. The gallery is asking $2000 each for the three paintings, with 40% of the proceeds going to Good Shepherd Parish. If you are interested in the paintings, please contact the gallery daviddillard.com or the parish office. Â … [Read more...]
Victim Support
June 7, 2013 By
In continuing our commitment of support and healing, we invite and encourage people who have been sexually abused recently or in the past by clergy, religious or other employees or volunteers of the Archdiocese of New Orleans to call the Victims' Assistance Coordinator: Sr. Carmelita Centanni, MSC, Ph.D, (504) 861-6253. … [Read more...]
Last Chance Tax Legislation Info
June 7, 2013 By
The compromise tax bill which was passed by Congress and signed by the President, extends until December 31, 2011, a provision known as the “Charitable IRA Rollover” which allows taxpayers age 70 1â„2 or older to make tax-free transfers (up to $100,000 per year) directly from their IRAs to charities (for example, your church, school or church ministries you wish to support). You can make distributions directly to one or more charities from your traditional IRA, as long as you are at least 70 1â„2 years old when you transfer the gifts. Such gifts can be made without increasing your taxable income or withholding. Additionally, funds transferred from your IRA to a charity will NOT subject your Social Security income to higher tax levels, and will count toward your minimum required … [Read more...]
Remembering Archbishop Hannan
June 7, 2013 By
It's hard for me to believe that when I was confirmed by Archbishop Philip M. Hannan on March 26, 1976, he was 65 years old and had already been Archbishop of New Orleans for more than ten years. It seems so long ago, and I have so many other more vivid memories of Archbishop Hannan. I knew him well because my Dad served as his deacon at the Cathedral for many years. I remember greeting him after Mass there each Sunday. I remember him coming over to my parents' home for dinner when I was young, and telling stories of World War II. I remember returning to New Orleans after law school in 1988, at about the same time as his retirement. I remember him asking me to handle some legal work for him involving real estate transfers. But most of all, I remember the time I told him that I was … [Read more...]
From the Deacon – June 2, 2013
June 7, 2013 By
Call for Eucharistic Ministers When the subject of “needs” arises, most often we think of physical needs, like clothing, food and shelter. However, there are a number of health care facilities in our Parish whose Catholic patients are unable to get to Mass and receive the Eucharist. They are often forgotten because we don’t see them or hear about them. They have spiritual needs. Here is a story I heard recently. Gloria was a Catholic patient in a nearby nursing facility who was in poor physical health but with a sharp mind. She had not been to Mass or received the Eucharist in several years. Michael was a volunteer who brought the Eucharist to various patients in the facility. He stopped by to visit Gloria several times and offered her the Eucharist but each time she declined. … [Read more...]
Thanks for all your help!
June 7, 2013 By
Corpus Christi was a wonderful day, despite the rain. Thanks to all who helped with the procession inside the church, especially our children who scattered and then picked up (!) the rose petals. Thanks to those who arranged for the tents, the tables, the fish and the snowballs. Despite the weather, it was a sunny day for those who proclaimed the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist! Click here for photos! … [Read more...]
From the Pastor – June 9, 2013
June 7, 2013 By
As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was with her. When the Lord saw her, he was moved with pity for her and said to her, “Do not weep.” (Lk 7:12-13) This brief gospel story is filled with strong visual images. There’s a large crowd, the gate of a city, a weeping mother, and the widow’s dead son. It’s not something foreign to most of us who have experienced the untimely death of a young man. I experienced a similar experience Friday at the funeral of a friend, Rufus Brown who died of cancer at 57; his mother was present for the burial. So what are we to make of the scene with Jesus? Much is expressed in one word in the Gospel. The word is translated in … [Read more...]
From the Pastor – June 2, 2013
June 7, 2013 By
Brothers and sisters, I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said, "This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me." For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes." (1 Cor. 11:23-26) In terms of a feast in the Catholic Church, today’s Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (“Corpus Christi” in Latin) is a fairly recent one. We all know that the Body and Blood of Christ are present at each Mass, but the addition of this special feast to … [Read more...]
New Carillon Bells!
June 6, 2013 By
Through the generosity of the Stella Roman Foundation, Good Shepherd Parish is now the proud owner of a new electronic carillon bell system. The bells automatically turn on at 8:00am and run until 8:00pm at night. On the hour and the half hour they play a brief peal and then mark the hour. At noon and 6:00pm, they also play the Angelus and then a brief song according to the season of the year. We are so grateful to the Stella Roman Foundation for this generous gift! … [Read more...]
St. Stephen School Meeting
June 5, 2013 By
There will be an important meeting of anyone interested in St. Stephen School, whether an alumnus, teacher, parent of a student, parent of a prospective student or interested parishioner on Tuesday, October 11 immediately following the 6:00pm Mass in the church. Topics will include the ongoing construction, the finances and the future plans of the Archdiocese regarding Catholic schools. … [Read more...]
