February 29, March 1-2 Fr. Jeffrey Montz, STL Monday – 7:00 PM Tuesday – After 6:00 PM Mass Wednesday – 7:00 PM Confession is available each day of the Mission beginning at 5:00pm Rev. Jeffrey A. Montz, STL is a native of New Orleans.  The faithful witness of his parents helped to lead him to develop a personal relationship with God and to foster within him a sense of vocation to the priesthood from a young age.  He attended Archbishop Hannan High School, and upon graduation entered St. Joseph Seminary College.  After graduation from St. Joseph Seminary in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, Fr. Montz continued his seminary formation at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans where he received a Masters of Divinity in 2008.  That same year he was ordained to the … [Read more...]

A request from Deacon Richard Eason: “The parish provides a meal service for the homeless at the Ozanam Inn on the fourth Thursday of each month. This is a great opportunity to serve Our Lord’s neediest people and fellowship with many of our parishioners. The next meal service is set for February 25th. For those interested, the meal is cooked in the kitchen of the rectory of Our Lady of Good Counsel, beginning at noon. The meal service is provided at the Ozanam Inn beginning at 5:00 pm. Please contact Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Forly,” at 242-1919. … [Read more...]

Friedrich Niemoller was a German Lutheran pastor who was active in German politics in the 1930's. As a national conservative, he was initially a supporter of Adolf Hitler. However, after Hitler sought to take control over the Lutheran church, Niemoller became a vocal critic of the Nazi regime. For that, he was imprisoned in Sachsenhausen and Dachau concentration camps from 1937 to 1945. After the war, he was asked why he ever supported Hitler. He replied: “I find myself wondering about that too. I wonder about it as much as I regret it. Still, it is true that Hitler betrayed me. I had an audience with him, as a representative of the Protestant church, shortly before he became Chancellor, in 1932. Hitler promised me on his word of honor, to protect the church, and not to issue any … [Read more...]

Mercy is a virtue influencing one's will to have compassion for, and, if possible, to alleviate another's misfortune. St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that, although mercy is as it were the spontaneous product of charity, it is a special virtue adequately distinguishable from this charity. In fact the Scholastics consider it to be related to justice mainly because, like justice, it controls relations between distinct persons. Mercy sees misery in another person, and inflames a desire to alleviate that misery. Since misery can afflict both body and soul, it is customary to enumerate both corporal and spiritual works of mercy. The traditional enumeration of the corporal and works of mercy, respectively, is as follows: To feed the hungry; To give drink to the thirsty; To clothe the … [Read more...]

A Retreat for Married Couple and their Children (7 -17yrs) “A Family That Prays” is a powerful weekend designed to enrich marriages, faith & family. Spouses will grow closer in their sacrament while their children will explore a deeper understanding & encounter with God. The retreat is held on the grounds of the St. Joseph Abbey in Covington and begins on Saturday, September 26th at 8:00 AM and ends after lunch on Sunday. Space is limited. The donation, which is suggested and not required, is $325 for a family of 3 and $75 for every additional child. If you would like to register or more information, call Jason Angelette at (504) 830-3716 or visit www.faithandmarriage.org. … [Read more...]

Because of the parades.  It will also feature our own Beth Turner and Pete Wolbrette and some of their friends in a jazz combo. … [Read more...]

Saturday, November 14 The celebration will begin with a parade starting at St. Roch Park and conclude with a prayer service and reception at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. 10:00 am: Gather at St. Roch/Harold Sampson Jr. Park (1800 St. Roch Park Ave.) Parade Begins 11:00 am - 12:00 pm:  Prayer Service at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1835 St. Roch Avenue, NOLA Reception to follow … [Read more...]

RETREAT FOR THOSE HEALING FROM AN ABORTION EXPERIENCE Healing the pain of abortion-one week at a time. There is forgiveness and hope after abortion. If you or someone you love is hurting from an abortion, please consider attending this healing retreat. All faiths are welcome! It will be held at: The Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie, LA Friday, October 30 - Sunday, November 1, 2015 … [Read more...]

V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope. R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. [Ps 40:3] Our Father, Hail Mary. O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. … [Read more...]

In May of 2011, St. Margaret Mary Church formed a parish-based ministry that offers help, healing, and hope, to those afflicted with or affected by alcohol or drugs through education, prevention, support, and referrals. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, the Slidell Substance Addiction Ministry (SAM) group will be hosting an in- formation fair night at the St. Margaret Mary Church, Evangelization Bldg., 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA, at 7:00 PM. This information night is for those members of the community who are seeking help and information about addiction. The information night is open to everyone especially those who are having issues with alcohol or drug use as well as those who have been affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use. If you have any questions, please don't … [Read more...]