with Mass and Eucharistic Procession Saturday, May 9th, 2015 8:30 to 11:30 am St. Angela Merici Church 901 Beverly Garden Drive Metairie, Louisiana CELEBRANTS Archbishop Gregory Aymond and Fr. Beau Charbonnet SCHEDULE 8:30 - Mass at St. Angela Merici 9:30 - Eucharistic Procession to the abortion facility at 3044 Ridgelake Drive 11:15 - Benediction at St. Angela Merici Please Note: Bus transportation for those unable to walk in the procession will be available to and from the abortion facility. John and Pam Richard, Coordinators For more information, please call 504.460.9360 or 985.809.0773 … [Read more...]

The purpose of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated life.  While appreciating all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention this day on vocations to the ordained ministries, (priesthood and diaconate), to the Religious life in all its forms (male and female, contemplative and apostolic), to societies of apostolic life, to secular institutes in their diversity of services and membership, and to the missionary life, in the particular sense of mission "ad gentes" (to … [Read more...]

On May 3, 2015 at 3:00pm at St. Louis Cathedral, our parishioners Mary Ann Brown, Dana Danzi and Dan LeBlanc will be awarded the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion by Archbishop Aymond at St. Louis Cathedral.  The Order of St. Louis IX award was established more than 40 years ago to honor those members of the laity who have contributed their time and talents to the church. Even if you don’t know Mary Ann, Dana and Dan, you surely know of their work!  They are all extremely active in our ministry to the poor both at the Rebuild Center and here in our ministry to our neighborhood poor.  “Whatsoever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me.” (Mt 25:40).  Mary Ann, Dana and Dan minister to Jesus. … [Read more...]

Instructions on how to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, using as a Rosary Start at the Crucifix Make the Sign of the Cross. “Thou didst expire, Lord Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.  O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Thyself out upon us.” (3 times) “O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in Thee!” 1. Pray the Our Father. 2. Pray the Hail Mary. 3. Recite the Apostles' Creed. * On the large bead before each of the five decades (set of ten prayers) say: “Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Thy Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins … [Read more...]

From Our Holy Father, Pope Francis Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each communities and every believer. Above all it is a “time of grace” (2 Cor 6:2). God does not ask of us anything that he himself has not first given us. “We love because he first has loved us” (1 Jn 4:19). He is not aloof from us. Each one of us has a place in his heart. He knows us by name, he cares for us and he seeks us out whenever we turn away from him. He is interested in each of us; his love does not allow him to be indifferent to what happens to us. Usually, when we are healthy and comfortable, we forget about others (something God the Father never does): we are unconcerned with their problems, their sufferings and the injustices they endure… Our heart grows cold. As long as I am relatively … [Read more...]

Do YOU want to do something to help your disadvantaged neighbors but can’t find the time?  On a limited budget yourself?  Over-committed with job and family responsibilities? Now you have the opportunity to do much good with a simple and very short investment in time! From February 25, 2015 to March 25, 2015, you can go to http://www.gulfbank.com/ and look for Society of St. Vincent de Paul – St. Stephen Church.  Help to vote us a grant to help us provide shelter vouchers, snack packs, groceries and hot meals at the Rebuild Center and Ozanam Inn.  You may cast 1 vote per day from any valid email address. Awards will be based on the number of votes received.  VOTE DAILY TO SUPPORT YOUR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHAPTER! … [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.” (adapted from Wikipedia, 12/18/2014) Our parish Apostolate Fair begins next weekend, January 10/11. The format will be slightly different than in years past. Every weekend, 2-3 apostolates will have information and representatives available at each mass. We hope this will make it easier to focus on those groups that interest you. The schedule is: January 10/11 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy … [Read more...]

On Tuesday, December 16th, Congress passed the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, which allows owners of IRAs over the age of 70 ½ to make tax-free contributions up to $100,000 from their plans to qualified parishes, schools, and other Archdiocese of New Orleans ministries.  This gift-giving opportunity provides an excellent opportunity to make a special gift to our parish, and, at the same time, lower your taxable income for the year. This opportunity is effective only through December 31, 2014. Thank you for considering this opportunity! If you would like additional information on how to support our parish through an IRA contribution, please contact Josephine Everly (504-596-3031) or Robert Menard (504-596-3043) at the Catholic Foundation. … [Read more...]

Tuesday, December 20, 2014 After the 4:00pm Vigil Please join us with a dish, wine or other festive food to share! If anyone would like to bring their musical instrument and play some Christmas tunes you are welcome!  Bring an ornament to decorate our tree if you like! Or don't do any of that... just come and pass a great time! Please call the parish office if you can bring a dish! … [Read more...]

Good Shepherd Parish frequently receives calls from “parishioners” who want to have their children baptized, get a school voucher, get married or serve as a godparent.  In order for the parish to agree to these things, you must be a “registered” and “contributing” parishioner.  This isn’t our rule; it’s the rule of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.  All information is kept in strict confidence by the parish. To be “registered” at Good Shepherd Parish means that (1) you have completed a parish census form or have registered online at goodshepherdparishNOLA.com, (2) you use parish envelopes or checks for donations. … [Read more...]