St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

105 Bonnabel Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005

www.scschurch.com

Pastor: Fr. Tim Hedrick Parochial Vicar: Fr. Andrew Gutierrez

Office Hours: Monday — Friday 8:30 am — 4:30 pm

Parish Phone: 504-835-9343 Parish Fax: 504-835-1525 Parish Emergency Line: 504-833-8507 St. Vincent de Paul Assistance: 504-267-9507

Mass Schedule

Monday — Friday 9:00 am Wednesday 6:00 pm Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am *(Childcare Available) 5:30 pm * Childcare/Nursery is located in the Melancon Center.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday 8:30 am Wednesday 8:30 am and 5:30 pm Friday 8:30 am Saturday 3:00 pm Or By Appointment

Devotions

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Tues 9:30 am in Church) Rosary (Mon — Fri 8:15 am in Church)

Rosary (Mon 6 pm in Church)

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School

400 Codifer Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 www.scsgators.org

Principal: Mrs. Kimberlie Kilroy

School Phone: 504-831-1166 School Fax: 504-833-8982

Hearing assistance devices are available in Church. Please see an usher if you need one.

“Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love!”

St. Catherine of siena catholic church September 1, 2019

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Established in 1921

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Mass Intentions Saturday, August 31 4:00 pm Joy Barreca Stanley Blancher † Lucille and Vincent Brouillette † Hazel Dardeau † Gale Theresa Decker † Adam Christopher Dicks † Frank France, Sr. † Anna Blanchard Gleason † John and Jerrie Leaveau † Larry Lemoine † Margie Smith Lentini Bob McMann John A. Morrow, Sr. † John Randazza † Rosary Altar Society Doris “Dottie” Vanderbrook † Madeline von Almen † Dorothy Wright † Sunday, September 1 7:00 am Marie and Charles Derbes † 9:00 am Theresa Ripberger † 11:00 am Joy Barreca Lucille and Vincent Brouillette † Johnathan David Catoir † Rev. Robert Cooper Hazel Dardeau † Gale Theresa Decker † Patrick J. Farrelly, Jr. † Anna Gleason † Josie Giffin † Kathy Kelley † Bob McMann John A. Morrow, Sr. † Ashlie Randazza Moses † Parish Family Randy Perrone † John Randazza † Herbert † and Audrey Simpson Eileen Wehner † 5:30 pm Parish Family Monday, September 2 9:00 am Herbert Simpson † Tuesday, September 3 9:00 am Anna Gleason † Wednesday, September 4 9:00 am John Randazza † 6:00 pm Harold Steppe † Thursday, September 5 9:00 am Sr. Imelda Moriarty, CCVI † Friday, September 6 9:00 am Carola Jacob

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Readings First Reading: Conduct your affairs with humility (Sirach 3). Psalm: God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor (Psalm 68). Second Reading: You have approached the city of the living God (Hebrews 12). Gospel: Those who humble themselves will be exalted (Luke 14). Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Monday: Labor Day Tuesday: St. Gregory the Great Friday: First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday Scripture Reflection Humility is a virtue we don’t see much in our times. It seems that bragging, swaggering, and arrogance dominate our fashion for everything and our Internet conversations. Who hasn’t been irritated by the “trolls” who try (usually with bad grammar and poor spelling) to start an online fight with those whose opinions do not align with theirs? Our stores, catalogs, and online shopping sites are full of useless items geared in use and price to the very rich, as ordinary, useful things seem to fade off the sales scene. As the rich get richer, the poor get poorer and the middle class is fading away. What is the antidote to this? Humility is a good place to start. Devotion to God is worth more than riches. “The father of orphans and the defender of widows is God in his holy dwelling. God gives a home to the forsaken; [God] leads forth prisoners to prosperity.” Archdiocesan Family Prayer Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our archdiocese have appreciated the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in times of war, disaster, epidemic and illness. We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect to the life and dignity of all people. Bless parents that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us that we may be a holy family. Amen. St. Catherine of Siena Parish Prayer God, Our Father, we thank you for our parish community of St. Catherine of Siena. Thank you for the many blessings that you have given us, but especially for calling us to serve as disciples of your son, Jesus Christ. As we gather today, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide us in everything that we do. Transform our hearts and lead us closer to you. Help us always to seek to be a parish that is Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love. We ask all of these things in the name of Jesus, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother. St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us! St. Michael the Archangel Prayer St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Memorials

The Sanctuary Candles are In Memory of Herbert A. Blouin and Michael S. Breaux, Jr. and for the Special Intentions of Fr. Tim

The Chapel of the Holy Innocents candle is In Memory of Claire Morse

The Divine Mercy candles are In Memory of Mrs. Estelle Mahar

The Flowers at the Our Lady of Fatima shrine are for the Atilio Zardetto Family

Contact Frances Skiffington at 834-1709 or fskiffin@gmail.com for dedications.

Prayer & Worship

Our Mission

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish

exists to form and send forth a community of disciples of Jesus Christ

who witness by joyfully living the Gospel.

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Parish News

New Parishioners: Welcome! Please extend a warm welcome to St. Catherine of Siena’s newest parishioners. We look forward to their involvement in parish life!

• Kristine Cerniglia • Kirby, Jaime, Dylan, and Abby Falcon • Brady Hadden • Scott, Jacqueline, and Colin Hedlund • Paul, Rachel, and Avery Montalbano • Cassidy Montgomery • Holly Rockenbaugh Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following children who were baptized recently at St. Catherine:

• Elijah Michel Brunette, child of Michel and Kristie Brunette

• Eloise Kay Morse, child of Michael, Jr., and Amanda Morse

• Madeline Lew Wilderotter, child of Eric and Jeanne Wilderotter

Donation of Playground Equipment: Thank You! The St Catherine of Siena Women’s Club has an ongoing relationship to assist Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Kenner. Through the generosity of our parish and as part of the parish tithing program, playground equipment was purchased for their PreK3 students. The students are thrilled with new playground equipment. Your donations to our parish help us to be Centered on Christ, and Ablaze with Love.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: September 1 Our inquiry sessions have just begun, but we are still waiting for YOU! Are you searching for...A deeper relationship with God? A sense of belonging in a faith community? A greater fulfillment of your life’s Mission? If so, then please consider joining RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. RCIA is a way for any and all to share in the richness of the Catholic Church and the St. Catherine of Siena parish family. Learn what the Church teaches and be introduced to some parishioners. RCIA also affords the opportunity to ask those perplexing and difficult questions one may have about the Church. These gatherings are for inquirers and are open to people who are unbaptized, as well as those who are baptized Christians from Protestant or Evangelical backgrounds. RCIA meets on Sunday mornings, 9-11 am, in the parish office conference room.

Adoration Chapel Hours through September 3 The Adoration Chapel is closed for Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, at 10 am. God bless you and have a happy and safe Labor Day!

Fellowship Sunday: September 1 Next Sunday, September 1, will be Fellowship Sunday. All are invited to gather in the Melancon Center after the 9 am Mass to visit with new and long-time parishioners, and to enjoy coffee and doughnuts. Parish Office Closed for Labor Day: September 2 The Parish Office will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 2, and will reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday, September 3. Come Sing with the Vigil Mass Choir! September 3 The 4 pm Vigil Mass Choir will resume practice on Tuesday, September 3, at 7 pm in the church. The choir will resume its ministry at the 4 pm Mass on Saturday, September 15, under the direction of Stephanie Hellmers. Anyone interested in music ministry and in joining a friendly group of people is most welcome to join us at our rehearsal as we begin a new year of song! Please contact Stephanie Hellmers at 495-6964 for more information. Journey through Church History: September 5 A 20-part study of Church history will take place on Thursday evenings, from September 5-February 13, 6:45-8:30 pm, in the Melancon Center. Presented by Steve Weidenkopf, the “Epic: A Journey through Church History” DVD series takes participants through the major people, places, and events that make up the history of the Catholic Church, and helps participants understand how they fit into this Epic story. Contact Mary Jeandron, maryms777@aol.com or 858-4464, for information. SVdP Food Collection: September 7-8 Please bring nonperishable food items to church next weekend, September 7-8, and place them in the collection bins in the narthex of the church. Though donations of all types of nonperishable foods are greatly appreciated and are distributed each week to those in need, high protein foods such as peanut butter and canned meat can be particularly helpful to those experiencing economic distress. Parish School of Religion Classes: September 8 Parish School of Religion (PSR) classes begin on Sunday, September 8. PSR registration forms can be found on the parish website and in the narthex of the church. The Parish School of Religion is for students in grades Kindergarten through 10th grade who do not attend Catholic School. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Atchley, Director of Religious Education, at paula@scschurch.com. In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the souls of Dr. Mark James Peters and Dalton L. Truax, Jr. Eternal rest grant unto Mark and unto Dalton, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

August 24-25, 2019 General Collection $20,042.25

Weekly Electronic Giving $8,975.75

Poor Box $278.08

Total Collection $29,296.08 Thank you for financially supporting the mission of St.

Catherine Parish. We appreciate your generosity. 7% of the weekly collection is used for missionary outreach.

September 1 after 9 am

Mass

Melancon Center

Attend any session and feel free to bring a friend!

Email kurtgarciaRCIA@gmail.com

Call 957-7100

Visit scschurch.com/rcia

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Saturday, August 31 Sunday, September 1 Monday, September 2 Tuesday, September 3 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C)

TROOP 230 FOOD DRIVE B Barrett Complex C Church CAF Cafeteria CR Conference Room G Gym MC Melancon Center R Rectory YR Youth Room S School OC Off Campus

7:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 10:00 am Fellowship Sunday (MC) 11:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 11:00 am Childcare (MC) 12:15 pm Baptism (C) 5:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C)

8:00 am Fair Committee (YR) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 6:00 pm Rosary for Healing (C) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G)

NO SCHOOL

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 1:00 pm RAS Board (CR) 5:00 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 5:15 pm Liturgy Committee (CR) 6:30 pm Alpha (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 6:30 pm KC Officers (CAF) 7:00 pm Baptismal Seminar (CR)

Wednesday, September 4 Thursday, September 5 Friday, September 6 Saturday, September 7 8:00 am Fair Committee (YR) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:45 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 6:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC)

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Early Childhood Prayer Service (PK3-K) 11:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 3:15 pm Daisy Troop 40522 (MC) 3:30 pm Jr CYO Kickoff (G) 3:30 pm Junior Girl Scout Troop 42606 (MC) 3:30 pm Troop 44601 (MC)

3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C)

SVdP FOOD COLLECTION

6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (MC) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am School Mass 1st-7th (C) 10:00 am SVdP Meeting (CR) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 2:30 pm Brownie Troop 40975 (MC) 5:30 pm Reconciliation (C) 6:00 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:00 pm Fall Volleyball League (G) 6:30 pm Men’s Club Meeting (CAF) 7:00 pm CYO With Wednesday (YR)

Weekly Calendar: August 31-September 7

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Parish News CYO Kickoff at Laser Tag of Metairie: September 8 All high school students (8-12th grade) are invited to our CYO Kickoff on Sunday, September 8, 7-9 pm, at Laser Tag of Metairie, 8855 Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Entry will be free of charge but those attending are asked to bring a $10 donation. For more information, contact youth director Mary Bielski, mary@scschurch.com.

Citywide Evening of Confession: September 11 All Catholic churches in the Archdiocese of New Orleans will be open for the fall Evening of Confession, Wednesday, September 11, particularly from 5-6:30 pm. The evening confession times are meant to encourage Catholics to make time for the Sacrament, and Archbishop Aymond is encouraging families to go together to receive God’s love, forgiveness, and grace. The fall Evening of Confession is held on the Wednesday closest to the Feast of the Exultation of the Cross. To view a one-minute Catholics Come Home video about confession, visit nolacatholic.org/evening-of-confession. Prime Time: September 11 and 23

“Prime Time” is hosting a “Ladies Night” featuring “Come Paint Your Pumpkin” to grace your front door as a fall decoration. Bring out the artist in you and participate in showing our SCS unity by sporting this decoration on as many homes as we can. There will be two classes and the dates are Wednesday, September 11, and Monday, September 23, 6:30 pm, in the Melancon Center. Wine and cheese will be

served. The price of the event is $40, $35 for Prime Time members, and includes the wood cut-out (size is 24” x 16”), paint, ribbon, rope, etc. The class will last approximately two and a half hours. This event is open to all the ladies or gents of any age in our parish. You do not need to be a “Prime Time” member to participate. You may purchase your tickets from the parish office. The deadline is Friday, September 6, for the first class, and Wednesday, September 18, for the second class. Radio Rosary at St. Catherine: September 13 Join in the praying of the rosary on Friday, September 13, starting at 6 pm in the parish office conference room. For more information con-tact Mickey Lacombe at mllacombe@cox.net. Safe Environment Training: September 19 The Archdiocese of New Orleans is committed to the safety and well-being of all children who participate in Church sponsored youth activities or attend Catholic schools. All new volunteers or employees must attend our Safe Environment Workshop on Thursday, September 19, at 6:30 pm in the Barrett Complex. This training course must be renewed every three years. Please contact Paula Atchley at 835-9343 with questions or concerns. Thursday Morning Study on Acts: September 12

Thursday Morning Adult Bible Study will begin September 12, 10 am (Rosary at 9:40 am), in the Melancon Center, with ACTS: The Spread of the Kingdom! Acts is the story of how a few Christians empowered

by the Holy Spirit were chosen to bring Christ and the Good News to the ends of the earth. They faced secular forces, internal strife, and hostile crowds, and despite all of this, they brought the kingdom of God to a broken world and the love of God to the hearts of men. Please contact Denise Hoffman at redmannhoffman@aol.com with any questions or to register.

Concert to Support Prison Ministry: September 26 St. Catherine is privileged to host a concert quartet featuring world-renowned composer and pianist Eric Genuis, on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 pm, in the church. Eric will perform for SCS school children earlier in the day. His music can best be described as a unique fusion of classical and contemporary sounds that will embrace your

soul! For 90 minutes, you will witness the power of his music and his Christian message of hope that he brings to the marginalized in our society. Eric travels the world over to perform his “Concerts for Hope,” helping to bring beauty and dignity to the imprisoned. Prior to arriving at St. Catherine, Eric and his accompanists will have performed three concerts at Angola State Prison, including a performance for death row inmates. Join us for a delightful evening and personally experience Eric’s powerful message and extraordinary music. The concert is free, but good will donations are appreciated. Eric supports his ministry solely through the generosity of people who believe in his mission. Jesus calls us to live our lives in love and service, and by supporting Eric’s ministry, we are responding to His call. “I was in prison and you visited me” (Matthew 25:36). Please visit scschurch.com/concertforhope for more information. Grief Support Program to Begin: October 2 Are you struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one? To assist you in this difficult journey, St. Catherine is offering a Grief Support Group Beginning in October 2019, this ten-week program is designed to guide participants through the four stages of grief using The New Day Journal by Sister Mauryeen O’Brien as well as a variety of activities including prayer, small group discussions, scripture, selected readings and journaling. The group will meet beginning Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 7-8:30 pm in the Parish Office Conference Room. If you are interested in participating in this program or have any questions, please contact Patricia Lawson at paglawson@gmail.com or 860-214-2681 or Becky Steppe at rks45@outlook.com or 289-6636. 2019—2020 Confirmation Registration Registration forms for the 2019-2020 Confirmation class can be found in the narthex of the church and on the parish website. The St. Catherine of Siena Confirmation program is for parishioners who are juniors or seniors in high school. If you have any questions, contact Paula Atchley, Director of Religious Education, at paula@scschurch.com. Children’s Liturgy of the Word Seeking Volunteers Children’s Liturgy of the Word is designed to give the word of the Lord to children in a fun and enjoyable way. It is open to all preschool to elementary age children attending the 11 am Mass. Children are escorted to the Melancon Center prior to the Liturgy of the Word where they will experience the Gospel with age appropriate tools. The children return to church after the homily. To continue this wonderful ministry we are in need of new volunteers to rotate two Sundays a month. If this ministry sounds like it is calling you, please contact Paula Atchley at paula@scschurch.com or 835-9343, so we may continue on the path to share the Catholic faith with our most precious little ones. Support for Prison Ministry Initiatives This fall our Parish will again support the Kairos Retreat at Dixon Correctional Institute. The retreat begins on Thursday, October 24, and concludes with the closing ceremony on Sunday, October 27, and we are asking that you help. It’s never too early to start! Donations of cookies can be accepted whenever it is convenient and you have them ready. And cards and letters—perhaps as a family, or in a group activity—writing a few each week; these really add up. They, too, can be picked up whenever you have them ready. The cookies and the cards and letters will be delivered to the retreat directors by October 22, so let’s get started! The St. Catherine prison ministry team prays that the current effort will demonstrate how the parish is “Centered on Christ, and Ablaze With Love!” and will surpass the extremely generous previous responses. For guidelines regarding cookie donations and any other questions, or to have donations picked up, please contact Jackie Appleton, at jackiebappleton@gmail.com or 858-5192.

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New School Lunch Program!

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Parish Snapshots

Above: The 2019-2020 St. Catherine of Siena Faculty, Staff, and Administration! Please pray for these dedicated men and women as they selflessly work with the boys and girls in their classrooms. Please pray that God may use them to form the hearts and minds of the students entrusted to them daily. Come, Holy Spirit! Second row (left): the first official day with the entire school on campus—a total of 866 students ranging from Pre-K3 to 7th grade. Welcome back, everyone! (center and right): the St. Catherine of Siena school community came together for the first time this school year for a Mass of the Holy Spirit, to celebrate The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Third row (left): view of the entrance procession at the Mass of the Holy Spirit; (right): this year’s fair, with the theme, “SCS: In a League of Their Own,” is slated for Friday-Sunday, October 18-20

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Archdiocesan News Christ in the City for Young Adults: September 3 Christ in the City, an evening of Eucharistic Adoration for young adults of college age through 30s, will be held on Tuesday, September 3, at the Chapel at Notre Dame Seminary, 2900 North Carrollton Avenue (unless noted), 7 pm. A social hour follows. Other 2019 dates are as follows: October 1, November 5, and December 3. Please contact James Behan (yam@arch-no.org), associate director for young adult ministry for more information. Christ in the City is sponsored by the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The Letters: The Untold Story of Mother Teresa: September 6 The Letters, a movie that explores the life’s work of Nobel Peace Prize recipient St. Teresa of Calcutta, will be shown on Friday, September 6, 7 pm, in the St. Benilde Teen Center, 1901 Division Street, Metairie. One of the greatest humanitarians of all time. St. Teresa of Calcutta’s selfless devotion to helping the poor changed hearts, transformed lives, and inspired millions throughout the world. Told through a series of personal letters written to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor, this powerful film is an unforgettable journey of faith, courage, and compassion. The movie is a just under two hours long. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Parking will be available in the church lot. For more information contact Val Hebert, valencemet@aol.com or 427-0327. God’s Special Children Mass: September 8 All are invited to attend a Very Special Mass for persons with special needs and their families and friends, on Sunday, September 8, 2 pm, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, in Metairie. Refreshments will be served immediately after Mass. St. Francis Xavier is totally wheelchair accessible and has off-street parking. Call Joy Zainey at 834-5865 or visit godsspecialchildren.org for information. NAIM General Planning Meeting: September 11 Those who have been widowed are welcome to take part in a meeting to plan the 2019-2020 calendar of the Kenner-St. Philip Neri NAIM organization. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 7 pm, at St. Philip Neri, 6500 Kawanee in Metairie. For more information, contact Carolyn at 888-1835 or carolynpflug@gmail.com. Named after the widow of Naim whose son Jesus raised from the dead (Lk. 7:11-17), NAIM is a Catholic self-help organization offering emotional support and spiritual and social activities through regular monthly meetings, socials, and religious activities. Hotel Hope Dinner-Comedy Show: September 13 A dinner and comedy show to benefit Hotel Hope, a homeless shelter for women and their children, is being planned for Friday, September 13, 6:15-9:30 pm, at Andrea’s Restaurant, 3100 19th Street, Metairie. The entertainment will include the comedy of Joby Saad (Bananas and Thou Shalt Laugh), Shawn Reynolds (winner of “Funniest Comic East of the Mississippi”), and Patrick Andonie. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-and-comedy-extravaganza-benefiting-hotel-hope-tickets-59701133698 to learn more and purchase tickets. Hotel Hope is a nonprofit, interfaith organization that provides housing to women and their children while guiding them to self-sufficiency and self-empowerment through intensive case management in a safe and loving atmosphere. Since its opening in 2017, Hotel Hope has served over 63 mothers and over 120 children. Thanks to their model and after care services, 100% of their clients who have been housed have not returned to homelessness. Annulment Writing Workshop: September 17 A five-session annulment writing workshop is set to begin on Tuesday, September 17, 7:30-9 pm, in the Teen Center at St. Benilde Church, 1901 Division Street in Metairie. Other meetings for the class, which is sponsored by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, are September 24 and October 1, 8, and 15. The workshop is for people who wish to apply for an annulment, persons wishing to respond to an annulment, and witnesses. Trained lay ministers who have been through the annulment process and clergy members who work with the Tribunal will share experiences pertinent to the question of the evening’s meeting to give participants an idea about how to write their story. The leaders also will pray quietly for participants while they are writing and be available to talk or to answer questions after participants have finished writing for the session. Preregistration is requested but participants can register at the door. There is a nominal cost of $25 to cover the cost of handouts and refreshments. There is no charge to the witnesses. For more information, attend the first meeting or call Cathy at 861-6243, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Pope Francis’ September Prayer Intention The Holy Father’s September prayer intention is as follows: The Protection of the Oceans: That politicians, scientists, and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans. Lord, Teach Me To Pray: September 23

Do you want to learn to pray or how to improve your prayer life? Lord, Teach Me to Pray is a three-part Ignatian prayer series. It was developed as an outreach program to bring the Holy Spirit into our daily lives in facilitated faith-sharing prayer communities, where the Lord, himself, teaches us to pray. Part 1: Praying Christian Virtues (12 weeks) focuses on the need to develop good religious

habits based on the spiritual teachings on Christian virtues, introduces the prayer of meditation and contemplation, Consciousness Examen, what to do for dryness in prayer, and how to listen. Part 2: My 19th Annotation (27 weeks) is the experience of praying the full Ignatian Exercises written by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Part 1 is a prerequisite. Part 3: Discernment and Gifts of the Spirit (14 weeks) focuses on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and St. Ignatius’ Rules of Discernment. Parts 1 and 2 are prerequisites. There will be three groups offered at St. Catherine of Siena this fall. Men’s Part 3 will be offered on Monday evenings at 7 pm beginning on September 16, in the Melancon Center St. John Paul II room. Women’s Part 2 will be offered on Tuesday mornings at 10 am beginning on September 17 in the Melancon Center St. Teresa of Calcutta room. Women’s Part 3 will be offered on Tuesday mornings at 10 am beginning on September 17 in the St. John Paul II room of the Melancon Center. Plans are to offer Part 1 for men and for women starting in January 2020. Go to lordteachmetopray.com or pick up a LTMTP flyer in the narthex of the church to see the full area schedule. Questions? Contact Karen Babbitt, karenrbabbitt@gmail.com or 339-8222.

Lorraine Hess Prayer Concert: September 24 A prayer concert featuring Lorraine Hess, who will begin serving as music director at St. Catherine on September 2, is scheduled for Tues-day, September 24, 7 pm, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 Saint Mary St., Metairie. Hess is a nationally published Catholic composer and recording artist with more than 35 years’ experi-ence in music ministry. She has a master’s degree in pastoral studies from the Loyola Institute of Ministry and is a national speaker, singer, and retreat facilitator who has served throughout the country at multi-ple parishes and national Catholic conferences. For more information about the prayer concert, call 887-1420.

Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run: September 28 The 12th annual Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, at the New Orleans City Park Reunion Shelter and Festival Grounds. The FOP® Walk is a national event held to raise awareness of poverty in the community, while raising funds for local St. Vincent de Paul Conferences and Councils who provide direct, emergen-cy aid to the working poor and needy in the area. See fopwalk.org or contact Sandra Norman, 831-8809 or snormansandy@gmail.com.

Letter from the Archbishop Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: It is our archdiocesan tradition to offer the Sacrament of Reconcilia-tion, better known as confession, on a weekday evening near the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. I am pleased to inform you that many people in the Archdiocese of New Orleans have taken advantage of this opportunity. This year confessions will be available in all Catholic churches in the Archdiocese of New Orleans on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Please consider taking advantage of this opportunity to invite the healing Christ into your heart with his promise of mercy. Pope Francis has reminded us that God never tires of forgiving us. Perhaps we grow tired of asking for forgiveness. Pope Francis said, “Confession is the passage from misery to mercy…This is the heart of Confession: not the sins we declare, but the divine love we receive, of which we are ever in need. The confessional is a place of mercy.” Please consider having your family come to church together for Confession on Wednesday, September 11. Wishing you God’s blessings, I am Sincerely in Christ, Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond Archbishop of New Orleans

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Parish Contacts

Parish Staff Rev. Timothy Hedrick, J.C.L., Pastor frtim@scschurch.com, ext. 1501 Rev. Andrew Gutierrez, Parochial Vicar frandrew@scschurch.com, ext. 1502 Deacon Mike Coney dcnmike@scschurch.com, ext. 1521 Deacon Paul Hauck dcnpaul@scschurch.com, ext. 1522 Deacon Don Richard, ext. 1523 dcndon@scschurch.com Denise Allain, Financial Manager denise@scschurch.com, ext. 1503 Paula Atchley, Director of Religious Education paula@scschurch.com, ext. 1506 Charmaine Barberito, Financial Assistant cbarb@scschurch.com, ext. 1515 Mary Bielski, Director of Youth Ministry mary@scschurch.com, ext. 1510 Stephanie Dureau, Director of Music Ministry sdureau@bellsouth.net Mary Johnson, Receptionist / Bulletin Editor info@scschurch.com, ext. 1500 Kimberlie Kilroy, Principal kkilroy@scsgators.org, 831-1166 Joni Parent Maurer, Director of Evangelization joni@scschurch.com, ext. 1509 Raymond Nash, Custodian Kim Piraro, Rectory & Church Office Coordinator kim@scschurch.com, ext. 1512 Miranda Powell, Office Assistant miranda@scschurch.com, ext. 1509 Debbie Romagosa, Administrative Assistant debbie@scschurch.com, ext. 1504

Sacramental Preparation Baptism — Baptisms take place after 11 am Mass each weekend. Contact the parish office to sign up for a date and begin the preparation process. Confirmation — Confirmation will be celebrated for 11th and 12th graders in February. Classes begin in September. Marriage — Please contact a priest at least 8 months before the wedding and before making arrangements. Anointing of the Sick — Upon request for the seriously ill, infirm, and those undergoing major surgery. Please contact the parish office when someone is home bound or hospitalized and in need of the sacrament. Funerals — Please contact a priest before making arrangements with the funeral home.

Joining our Parish Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena Parish! Anyone interested in joining the parish, please fill out a gold registration form located in the gathering area of the Church and return it to the parish office. Register online by visiting scschurch.com/welcome, completing the form found under “I Want to Join,” and emailing it to Debbie at debbie@scschurch.com.

Bulletin Deadline To be considered for publication, bulletin notices must be received in the parish office, via email, by noon of nine days before the Sunday for which the notice is intended.

Parish Ministry Contacts

Acts 29 Joni Parent Maurer 835-9343 joni@scschurch.com Adoration Chapel Mary Jeandron 887-3063 maryms777@aol.com Alpha Joni Maurer 835-9343 joni@scschurch.com Altar Servers Kerry Dominique 481-7691 SJEPKC@gmail.com Baptisms Marion Eigenbrod 267-9505 baptism@scschurch.com Bible Study Carol Rooney 460-0318 carolbrooney@aol.com Bereavement Ministry Becky Steppe 289-6636 rks45@outlook.com Boy Scouts Bryan Roser 722-7372 bryanroser@cox.net Childcare / Nursery Jazmin Gutierrez 835-9343 jgutierrez@arch-no.org Children’s Liturgy Lucy Karam 318-542-5874 lkaram@iberiabank.com Confirmation (Teen) Paula Atchley 835-9343 paula@scschurch.com Confirmation (Adult) Jennifer Collins

Joni Parent Maurer 610-2728 494-3418 jenniferbabincollins@gmail.com

joni@scschurch.com Cub Scouts Girard Boineau

Yvette Lionnet 228-3632 309-0471 gboineau@windsorcourthotel.com

ylionnet77@gmail.com CYO Mary Bielski 835-9343 mary@scschurch.com Eucharistic Ministers Norman Romagosa 301-7149 njromagosa@hotmail.com Fair Sumer Simone 657-2197 scsfair@gmail.com FAMILIA Lori Lundgren 723-5170 pslundgren@cox.net Family Life Paul & Lil Hauck 834-2728 phauck14@gmail.com Feeding the Homeless Barbara Renaudin 833-1945 barbararenaudin@yahoo.com Fellowship Sunday Pat Higginbotham 835-8419 webhigg@cox.net Finance Council Charlie Giraud 343-2107 charles.a.giraud@outlook.com Girl Scouts Helen Fish 220-4744 helenfish@cox.net Grief Support Group Patricia Lawson 860-214-2681 paglawson@gmail.com Homebound Visitation Beth Gambel 427-5669 bethgambel@aol.com Hotel Hope Janet Meyers 343-1315 jsmeyers1@yahoo.com Knights of Columbus Richard Haffner 583-4349 rhaffnerkc@yahoo.com K4J VBS Tram Jacobs

Michelle Alley 400-8726 382-8930 vujacobs@cox.net

michellebuissonalley@gmail.com Lectors Randi Robarts 905-6343 randirobarts@yahoo.com Legion of Mary Ken Krey 289-2465 kkrey345@cox.net Liturgy Committee Patricia Fitzpatrick 430-1136 pfitzpatrickrd@att.net Lord, Teach Me To Pray Karen Babbitt 837-1049 karenrbabbitt@gmail.com

Marriage Preparation Anand & Maya Irimpen 834-9269 airimpe@tulane.edu

Matthew 25 Sheryl Brown 833-4959 sadbrown111@gmail.com Meals on Wheels Mary Sue Battle 583-0955 marysuebattle@gmail.com

Men of St. Joseph Harry Hardin Don Engler

756-0822 908-2392

harry.hardin@hancockwhitney.com englerdon@hotmail.com

Men’s Club Mike Cascio Bobby Brulet

463-4110 606-1702 michael@fleurdeliseventrental.com

bpbno@yahoo.com Music Ministry Stephanie Dureau 835-9343 sdureau@bellsouth.net Parish School of Religion Paula Atchley 835-9343 paula@scschurch.com Pastoral Council Les Nettleton 831-4890 lesn@bellsouth.net Prayer Line Carl Hellmers

Yvonne Hellmers 833-1197 chellmers@yahoo.com Prayer Teams Dcn. Mike Coney 835-9343 dcnmike@scschurch.com Prime Time Judy Watts 828-4524 judywatts1@yahoo.com Prison Ministry Mark Truxillo 510-4563 m.mark.truxillo@gmail.com Radio Rosary Mickey Lacombe 432-8275 mllacombe@cox.net RCIA Kurt Garcia 957-7100 kurtgarciaRCIA@gmail.com Respect Life Committee Michelle Guillot

Jeff Guillot 451-0178 451-2746

michelleguillot@cox.net jeffguillot@cox.net

Rosary Altar Society Donna Hummel 451-7456 donna.hummel@cox.net School Kimberlie Kilroy 831-1166 kkilroy@scsgators.org

School Co-op Karon Cooper Antoinette Bearden

220-8262 817-504-7802

kristensenk@bellsouth.net antoinette@beardenonline.com

St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel 267-9507 svdp@scschurch.com Summer Camp Matt Orillion 831-2688 camp@scschurch.com Ushers Georges Legrand 583-9425 glegrand@mblb.com Violence Prevention Christi Sumich 909-2394 cksumich@yahoo.com

Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry Rich Baudry 442-7013

931-0271 leslie@baudrytherapy.com rich@baudrytherapy.com

Wedding Coordinator Jeanie Favret 583-3438 favretc0@aol.com Women’s Club Kim Navarre 920-8463 womensclub@scschurch.com