50th Anniversary of his Priestly OrdinationAs many of you know, Father Tom is resident here at the parish. He is a member of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, and lived at Sacred Heart Church on Canal Street until it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Father Tom is the past president of Our Lady of Holy Cross College on the West Bank, and he is currently President of the Willwoods Community (www.willwoods.org), an entity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans that ministers in the areas of faith and marriage, affordable housing, and assisted-care living (Malta Park in our parish). Willwoods also co-owns and operates WLAE public television station. The slogan of Willwoods is “rooted in prayer, united in service,” and that could best describe Father Tom! Father is regularly present at … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
Benefit Concert
The Sisters of the Holy Family will host a benefit concert on Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Sugar Mill, 1101 Convention Center Boulevard. Tickets are $50. Sponsorship is available from $250 to $10,000. All sponsors will be acknowledged in the program along with admittance to the patron party prior to the concert. The concert will feature Grammy award winning "Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas, Jazz Master Ellis Marsalis, Charmaine Neville, Sharon Martin, Connie and Dwight Fitch, Philip Manuel, John Boutte, Michael "Soulman" Baptiste, Gospel choirs and Norman Robinson as the Master of Ceremonies. Music will be provided by Clark Knighten & The 4X4 Connection Band. All proceeds from the concert will go towards the cause for canonization of Venerable Henriette … [Read more...]
Blessed John Paul II!
This morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, officially declared “Blessed” the late Pope John Paul II. The choice of the Feast of Divine Mercy, May 1, 2011 is no accident. Pope John Paul II had a deep devotion to his fellow Pole Sr. Faustina Kowalska and to the Divine Mercy devotion identified with her. In August 2002, in Lagiewniki, Poland where Sr. Faustina lived and died, John Paul II entrusted the entire world "to Divine Mercy, to the unlimited trust in God the Merciful.” The Decree of his Beatification notes, “Since the beginning of his pontificate, in 1978, John Paul II often spoke in his homilies of the mercy of God. This became the theme of his second encyclical, Dives in Misericordia, in 1980. He was aware that modern culture and its language do not have … [Read more...]
Congratulations
Congratulations to our First Holy CommunicantsLaci Michelle BarrowJames Haydel BostickMadeleine Antonia ChapmanTyson Victor ChapoyBrieon Kaila Cooper Patrick Thompson EvansKatie Paige GardesRobert Andrew HudsonEthan Joseph HutchinsonMary Grace JenkinsTatumn Michelle KirkwoodAudrey Ker LemannMollie Kate McNultyTréJaun Aliyah MorrisDonovan Norman MusserWilbert Thomas OdemPatrick Steven ScheetsJamie Anne ShannonEmma Royals Singley … [Read more...]
Confession Times at Good Shepherd
Saturdays at 3:00pm (before the 4:00pm Vigil Mass) Sundays at 9:30am - 10:15am (before the 10:30am Mass) Â … [Read more...]
Adoration at Good Shepherd Parish
Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, Â and I will give you rest. Â (Mt. 11:28) There are two opportunities to participate in Eucharistic Adoration in our parish. Â Every Tuesday, there is a Holy Hour from 5:00-6:00pm in the church prior to the 6:00pm Mass and a Holy Hour every Thursday from 7:00-8:00am in the Rectory chapel immediately following the 6:30am Mass. Â … [Read more...]
Knights of Columbus
As many of you know, the Knights of Columbus are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. After mass this Sunday there will be a Knights of Columbus member standing by at the rear of Church to answer any questions you may have. You may also obtain information from our web site www.kofc.org. Also, you may call or contact Doug Kariker, Grand Knight personally. His email is dkariker@cox.net or call 504-891-3147 home 504-303-1141 cell. Â … [Read more...]
Help Us Prepare the Church for Easter
We need help cleaning the church and preparing the Altar and Sanctuary for the celebrations of the Easter Triduum.  Do you want to learn about how the sanctuary is to be prepared?  Can you help?  Don't worry about calling the parish office, just show up! Thursday, April 21 at 10:00amFriday, April 22 at 10:00amSaturday, April 23 at 9:00am   … [Read more...]
Documents / Downloads
 Fr. Bryce Sibley's 2011 Lenten Mission Outline … [Read more...]
Catholic Relief Services
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES RESPONDS TO MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI IN JAPANArchbishop Aymond expresses his heartfelt concern and asks for prayers for the people of Japan at this critical moment. In addition, Catholic Relief Service personnel throughout the Pacific are standing ready to assist those affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan early Friday morning. “We know from 2004 the devastating impact that these tsunamis can have,” said Sean Callahan, CRS' executive vice president for overseas operations. “As with all such disasters, CRS will help people recover from the emergency and stand with them as they recover in the months and years to come.” Your assistance is needed. You can donate by Internet at www.crs.org/japan. You can donate by phone by calling … [Read more...]
