Please respect “social distancing,” and please don’t come if you are sick. St Stephen Adoration on Tuesday from 4:45-5:45 pm St Henry Church Adoration on Thursday from 7:00-8:00 am. “Since things are changing daily, please go to the parish website or our parish Facebook page, @GoodShepherdNOLA, or Monsignor Christopher Nalty’s personal Facebook page @monsignorchristopher.nalty for the most up-to-date information.” … [Read more...]

Due to the decision of the Archbishop to close our churches, we are going to live-stream the 10:30 am Mass this weekend. You can watch it here on our parish website or visit our Facebook page, which is @GoodShepherdNOLA. … [Read more...]

This week have the privilege to get to know our very own Phillip Bellini, Education Director and author of the Lightning Apologetics essays found in the Good Shepherd Bulletin. Phillip describes the evolution of his faith and the incredible work he does for our parish.   … [Read more...]

If Jesus was born on December 25, then he was conceived nine months earlier. And that's why the Church singles out March 25 as the Solemnity of the Annunciation – the day when Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel.  As any mother can tell you, although a child's birthday is the day that the world gets to see him in person for the first time, her baby was alive in her womb long before he was born! … [Read more...]

“Ministry pertains to the administration of a Sacrament, celebration of liturgy and other liturgical rites and is specific to those with Holy Orders. “Laity spread the Gospel of Jesus and the truth of Catholicism in the secular world through whatever means they can - this is properly called an apostolate. The St. Vincent de Paul Society or the Knights of Columbus are excellent examples.” … [Read more...]

Members of the Altar Society would appreciate help on Sunday, December 22 immediately following the 10:30am Mass to assemble the manger and trees for our Christmas crèche! Thanks! … [Read more...]

“Christmas at St Stephen's" will be presented on Gaudete Sunday, December 15th, at 4:00 pm, at St Stephen Church.  Included will be both familiar and perhaps some unfamiliar Sacred Music befitting the season, with compositions by Adolph Adam, Johann Sebastian Bach, Carson P. Cooman, Calvin Hampton, Jan Kern, Franz Liszt, Nicola A. Montani, John Francis Wade, and Pietro A. Yon, as well as Gregorian Chant. Acclaimed performers will be Phyllis Treigle, Melissa Brocato, Judy Seghers, Trey Cassells, Louis Hackett; the Good Shepherd Choir; and organist Brian Morgan (Director of Music at Good Shepherd Parish). There will be no charge for admission, although free-will donations will be accepted.  For further information, please telephone the rectory at (504)899-1378. … [Read more...]

We will need help in decorating the church for Christmas because some of our regulars are unable to do so.  This is an early message, but we will decorate the church on December 22, 2019 after the 10:30am Mass. Anyone willing to help please contact the parish office. … [Read more...]

November 1 – All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass on October 31 at 6:00pm (St. Stephen) Masses at 6:30am (St. Henry) and 9:00am (St. Stephen) … [Read more...]

The Archdiocese of New Orleans will be hosting a training by Life Perspectives to broaden your understanding of grief and loss after miscarriage and abortion, explore how to be a safe place for hurting men and women, and provide healing resources to help those in your community. The training will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 6:30-8:30 PM at Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary (2901 S. Carrolton Ave). There is no cost for the training and all materials will be provided. Please register by going to nolacatholic.org/miscarriage or contact the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 504-861-4243 or mfl@arch-no.org. … [Read more...]