The Gospel According to John Come soar high above with the "beloved disciple" in a 28-week study of this profound gospel. Like the eagle, St. John has an amazing vision and sees the hidden realities of Jesus' life, passion, and death. In his gospel, we discover Jesus Christ the Messiah, the Eternal Word of God, the Bread of Life come down from heaven, and the Good Shepherd. Come and discover the inexhaustible and divine mystery, who is present and active in His Church right now. Classes begin: Thursday, February 11th Registration deadline: February 18th For more information contact: Mr. Phillip Bellini 504-227-3795 pbellini@arch-no.org Cost is $40 … [Read more...]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!   With your financial and gift purchasing assistance we were able to help so many this past holiday season.  By the numbers, for Thanksgiving 2015 we provided food baskets with gift certificates for the meat entrée to FORTY-TWO families to ensure they would enjoy a traditional holiday meal.  Thanks to Louise McGehee School who donated an additional 12 baskets for Thanksgiving; we gave out 6 of those at Thanksgiving and then remaining 6 at Christmas.  Christmas was truly a blessed time for us.  With your help we provided 20 (TWENTY) families with Christmas gifts with angel giving tree gifts going to 53 children ages  3 months to 18 years old providing new clothing and toys for Christmas.  We also provided food baskets to 51 families (25 from Sacred Heart, 20 … [Read more...]

Catholic Women in Action, a committee of The Catholic Foundation, invites you to a end an Advent Morning of Reflection Monday, December 7, 2015, beginning at 8:00 AM with Mass and reflection by Monsignor Christopher Nalty, followed by guest speakers John and Jenifer Besh on how you can spiritually prepare your family for Christ’s coming and help evangelize others.” … [Read more...]

Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond will celebrate the 2015 Annual Archdiocesan Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Louis Cathedral. We invite everyone in the community who has been affected by any type of violence to participate in this Mass. If you know of anyone who wants to be remembered in this Mass, please email Family Life Apostolate their information to familylife@arch-no.org, fax it to (504) 866-2906, attention Family Life. … [Read more...]

Lately, the Church’s teaching on marriage, sexuality and contraception has been getting a good deal of public attention in the media. This has naturally led to people asking questions, especially if this teaching is news to them. Even as Catholics, we may be struggling with questions of our own. It’s good and helpful for us to acknowledge and explore our questions. And it’s healthy for us to grapple with God the Father’s desire for our happiness. He understands our human nature—his Son became one of us (Jesus is true God and true man)!  Jesus, through his Spirit of wisdom and knowledge, can handle the questions, struggles, or anxieties we bring to him (see Matthew 11:28). Pope St. John Paul II, quoting the words of Christ, would often encourage us: “Do not be afraid!” We should never … [Read more...]

The Office of Black Catholic Ministries, Second Harvest Food Bank, and St. Vincent De Paul invites all to come out and enjoy an evening of music and praise. On Saturday, September 19, 2015, twelve Catholic Gospel Choirs will lead us in prayer, praise, and worship beginning at 6:00 PM at the Historic Carver Theater located at 2010 Orleans Avenue, Ne Orleans, LA 70116. The event is free, but attendees are asked to bring canned food items or monetary donations to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank and St. Vincent De Paul.  For more information call  (504) 861-6207 or email bcatholics@arch-no.org … [Read more...]

The Retreat Center of the Archdiocese of New Orleans will be offering a discussion series on St. John Paul II’s 1988 apostolic letter - On the Dignity and Vocation of Women. The series will be held on four consecutive Thursdays, beginning September 17, 2015, from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the Retreat Center (formerly the Cenacle). Each part of the series includes reflection on the theology and spirituality of this document, as well as an opportunity for prayer and discussion. Facilitators include Dr. Daniella Zsupan- Jerome, Mrs. Jill Cabes, Ms. Sarah Denny, Dr. Jennifer Miller and Mrs. Susie Veters. To register or for more information, please contact Susan Halligan at 504-267-9604 or shalligan@arch-no.org. The suggested donation is $40. Space is limited. … [Read more...]

Many of you know Patrick Carr, who is a former parishioner of Our Lady of Good Council and was very involved with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.  Patrick entered the seminary a number of years ago, and has had several pastoral assignments in the Archdiocese (including here at Good Shepherd Parish) as part of his formation for the priesthood.  I was honored that Patrick invited me to the special occasion of his Ordination to the Diaconate, which took place on September 2 in the Chapel of Notre Dame Seminary.  Deacon Patrick is due to be ordained a priest in June.  Congratulations, Patrick! … [Read more...]

Beginning on Thursday, September 3rd we will begin our new adult Bible study course on Lectio: Eucharist Discover the relevant truth of Scripture and the Tradition of the Catholic Church with Lectio, a brand new video-based study series from the trusted presenters at the Augustine Institute. Learn More > … [Read more...]

After her Son's Ascension, Mary aided the beginnings of the Church by her prayers.  In her association with the apostles and several women, we also see Mary by her prayers imploring the gift of the Spirit, who had already overshadowed her in the Annunciation.  Finally the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be the more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of lords and conqueror of sin and death. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is a singular participation in her Son's Resurrection and an anticipation of the resurrection of other Christians:  In giving birth you kept your virginity; in your … [Read more...]