by St. Alphonsus de LiguoriO my afflicted Mother! Queen of martyrs and of sorrows, thou didst so bitterly weep over thy Son, who died for my salvation; but what will thy tears avail me if I am lost? By the merit, then, of thy sorrows, obtain me true contrition for my sins, and a real amendment of life, together with constant and tender compassion for the sufferings of Jesus and thy dolours. And if Jesus and thou, being so innocent, have suffered so much for love of me, obtain that at least I, who am deserving of hell, may suffer something for your love. "O Lady," will I say with St. Bonaventure, "if I have offended thee, in justice wound my heart; if I have served thee, I now ask wounds for my reward. It is shameful to me to see my Lord Jesus wounded, and thee wounded with Him, and myself … [Read more...]
Symbols of the Eucharist (4 of 5)
The symbol of the Agnus Dei, the “Lamb of God” is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Eucharist. It is an explicit connection between the Paschal Lamb of Passover and the Sacrifice of Christ on the cross. John the Baptist was the first to call Jesus the “Lamb of God,” and we hear the Lamb of God directed to the Eucharist at each Mass right prior to receiving Him in Holy Communion. … [Read more...]
Were you married in St. Stephen Church?
If so, would you donate a simple framed photo of your wedding in the church for our collection? (Max size 5”x7”) We now have a beautiful, antique cabinet from a parishioner's estate in the room we use for brides and would like to display wedding photos of our brides over the years. Please deliver to Paige Saleun in the rectory M-F 9-4:30pm. We’d love photos from the earliest days! … [Read more...]
A Gentle Reminder from another parish’s bulletin that was forwarded to me
“Please come to Mass early enough not to disrupt. Leave late enough not to insult. (the Mass does not end until the final blessing). Worship reverently enough not to distract. And dress proudly enough not to offend.” … [Read more...]
The Metairie Chapter of Magnificat
A ministry to women, is sponsoring a breakfast on Saturday, June 16, 2018, 9 am to noon, at the Copeland Tower Suites & Conference Center, 2601 Severn Avenue (Ballroom, 16th floor) in Metairie. Our speaker, Kitty Cleveland, is a wife to Mel and a mother to Cecilia. Her secondary mission is as a Catholic singer, recording artist and lay evangelist – a calling that she says has often surprised and delighted her. She enjoys cooking, gardening, oil painting, and is currently working on her first book about her father. Come and enjoy breakfast with us and hear Kitty’s encouraging words. Reservations: $22 by mail (checks made out to Magnificat Metairie and mailed to 1005 Maryland Ave., Kenner, LA 70062 by June 12th) or online at www.magniicat-ministry.net/chapter-wbpages/metairie-la … [Read more...]
Diaconate Ordinations
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 10:00 AM at St. Louis Cathedral, we will ordain to the transitional Diaconate Douglas Michael Busch, Daniel Steven Darmanin, Andrew Octavio Gutierrez, Daniel Chinedu Okafor, Leon Keller Poche, Jr., Andrew Charles Rudmann, and Damian Patrick Zablocki for the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Br. Ton Huu Dang for the Missionaries of Faith. You are cordially invited to attend the ceremony. Priests and deacons are asked to bring their alb. Vestments will be provided. Reception at the Old Ursuline Convent to follow. … [Read more...]
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Beginning Sunday, May 20, 2018, Good Shepherd Parish will have a 5:00pm Mass each Sunday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Dotty Forley, Michael & Donna Riess!
On May 6, 2018 at 3:00pm at St Joseph Church, our parishioners Dotty Forley and Michael & Donna Riess will be awarded the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion by Archbishop Aymond at St. Louis Cathedral. The Order of St. Louis IX award was established more than 40 years ago to honor those members of the laity who have contributed their time and talents to the church. Even if you don’t know Dotty, Michael and Donna, you surely know of their work! Dotty is extremely active in our ministry to the poor both at the Rebuild Center and here in our ministry to our neighborhood poor. Michael & Donna headed our Restoration Campaign, which is the reason we’re making so much progress in restoring our church. … [Read more...]
A MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP
Confessions will be at St. Henry. March 7, 2018 Confession available in all parishes, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM March 14, 2018 Confession available in all parishes, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM March 21, 2018 Confession available in all parishes, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM Click here to read Message from Archbishop Aymond … [Read more...]
