SEEKERS’ YOUNG ADULT RETREAT ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS: Mark your calendars for the Seekers’ Young Adult Retreat on Saturday, October 4, 2014! This retreat is specifically for young men and women in their 20s and 30s. The day will be spent focusing on where God has been in your past, where God is currently present, and where God is calling you now. Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry Office, the retreat will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Parish (105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie) from 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Registration is available online through www.charisministries.org . The cost is $25/person if you register alone or $20/person if you register with a friend. Contact Chelsea Colomb at ccolomb@arch-no.org or 504-227-3229 for more information. Flyer attached. … [Read more...]

I am so grateful for your prayers and kind remembrances as I continue to recover from my hip replacement surgery.  It is good to be getting back into "life" here at the parish and at Touro where I'm also continuing my rehab (Physical Therapy).  Your prayer support and kindness have helped me so much during this long and challenging journey. May the Lord bless you for your thoughtfulness. And please know that you continue to be in my prayers and Masses. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Doug … [Read more...]

The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to encourage you and your friends who would like to help the homeless and who live near the Lakefront area to visit the Walgreens Store at 101 Robert E. Lee Blvd. near West End.  Walgreens has a donation box that is labeled to accept donations for St. Stephen Church.  If you would like more details please e-mail  Marie Ormond    theletter123@gmail.com or call Dixie at the Rectory.  We wish to thank Walgreens for their donations and assisting us in such a generous way. … [Read more...]

Last weekend was a beautiful procession of the Eucharist to honor our belief that what we receive in Holy Communion is the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ.  We were blessed that Archbishop Aymond was about to come and celebrate our Mass and lead the procession.  Since the word “Eucharist” means “thanksgiving,” I need to do some thanksgiving here! Six years ago I asked Kathy Fayard if she would help coordinate a simple Eucharistic Procession on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ.  Little did she know that she’d still be doing it 6 years later! And little did she know how much it would grow! So thanks, Kathy! Thanks to Dixie, Phillip and Dianne for all the behind the scenes clerical work and organizing the procession crew. Thanks to our canopy bearers: … [Read more...]

Societal Concerns A great deal has been written and discussed recently concerning the recent directive of the Department of Health and Human Services to require Catholic institutions to pay for sterilizations, abortion-inducing drugs and contraceptives. While much of the commentary has focused on how the policy affects the freedom of religion of the Catholic Church, the press discussion of this issue has also prompted discussion of artificial contraception. Over the next three weeks, I want to briefly present the Church's teachings on artificial contraception through three different areas of concern: (1) societal concerns; (2) scientific/medical concerns; and (3) moral concerns. It's helpful for us to understand the teachings of the Church rather than accepting the attacks of the … [Read more...]

FREE FOOD FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS IN YOUR PARISH WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD FOR SENIORS Food for Seniors provides monthly supplemental food boxes for qualifying low-income seniors with distribution sites located in all 64 civil parishes Louisiana. Enrollment in Food For Seniors is always open! Interested seniors can call toll free 1-800-522-3333 to see if they qualify, to register or to find the Food For Seniors distribution site nearest them. Distribution sites include senior living facilities, senior day care centers, community centers and churches. Food for Seniors is the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). It is an equal opportunity program of the US Department of Agriculture and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals in collaboration with Catholic Charities … [Read more...]

Where Y’at? Just like stopping by “ya mama n'dems, you’re always welcome home to the house of the Lord! With 118 Catholic parishes and mission churches in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, many visitors and locals alike often find themselves asking for the location of the nearest church or wondering what church has a mass time that can fit their schedules. Now, they need look no further than a few swipes with the Archdiocese of New Orleans “Where Y’at?” Mass Finder App. The free app available on iTunes and in the Android Market allows users to quickly search for a nearby Catholic Church by GPS location within the eight civil parishes of the Archdiocese of New Orleans or by time of day they wish to attend a Mass. In addition, the app offers easy access to local and world Catholic news, … [Read more...]

On June 29, 2014 at 3:00pm at St. Louis Cathedral, our parishioners Doug and Gay Kariker will be awarded the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion by Archbishop Aymond at St. Louis Cathedral. Doug and Kay, you deserve this honor.  Congratulations! … [Read more...]

Fr. Douglas Brougher thanks everyone for their prayers . He had a successful hip replacement surgery on Friday. Please continue to remember Fr. Brougher in your Masses and prayers for a complete recovery. … [Read more...]

Eastern Caribbean Cruise - Royal Caribbean November 16–23, 2014 7 Day Vacation Experience - TRIP INCLUSIONS All meals onboard ship • Port charges and fees as of 2/1/14 • Customary shipboard gratuity Daily Mass on the ship • Talks/seminars with guest speakers and priests Reconciliation available • Cocktail Party • Daily live radio show with Teresa Tomeo Msgr. Christopher Nalty Spiritual Director Click here for more information . … [Read more...]