As part of this year’s Year of Family and Faith, we will celebrate a “Grandparents’ Mass” on Sunday, July 28, 2013. The purpose for this liturgy is to encourage all families to worship together demonstrating generational unity. In the New Orleans culture, grandparents hold a place of honor within families. It is hoped that all families will see the gift of grandparents in their lives. … [Read more...]
Corpus Christi 2012 – Thank You!
June 12, 2013 By
Thanks to all who helped celebrate Corpus Christi on Sunday! Even though the Archdiocese had to cancel the Corpus Christ Eucharistic Procession from Our Lady of Prompt Succor to Holy Name of Jesus, God gave us a gift of sunshine for the procession. It was also such a wonderful day to have the Eucharist returned to St Henry Church! Even our police office Karl was surprised we were able to process since his daughters were in the other procession that got cancelled when they opened the church door at 10:30am and it was pouring on State Street! Thanks to all of our canopy bearers, Jeff Tegue, Kevin Bastian, Justin Lacour and Chris Heard, who encountered trees, sidewalk issues and I am sure a lot of perspiration for the Lord! Thanks to for our Knights of Columbus, and for the … [Read more...]
From the Deacon – June 2, 2013
June 7, 2013 By
Call for Eucharistic Ministers When the subject of “needs” arises, most often we think of physical needs, like clothing, food and shelter. However, there are a number of health care facilities in our Parish whose Catholic patients are unable to get to Mass and receive the Eucharist. They are often forgotten because we don’t see them or hear about them. They have spiritual needs. Here is a story I heard recently. Gloria was a Catholic patient in a nearby nursing facility who was in poor physical health but with a sharp mind. She had not been to Mass or received the Eucharist in several years. Michael was a volunteer who brought the Eucharist to various patients in the facility. He stopped by to visit Gloria several times and offered her the Eucharist but each time she declined. … [Read more...]
Thanks for all your help!
June 7, 2013 By
Corpus Christi was a wonderful day, despite the rain. Thanks to all who helped with the procession inside the church, especially our children who scattered and then picked up (!) the rose petals. Thanks to those who arranged for the tents, the tables, the fish and the snowballs. Despite the weather, it was a sunny day for those who proclaimed the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist! Click here for photos! … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Our Newly Ordained!
June 2, 2013 By
The following men were ordained to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of New Orleans last Saturday, June 1, 2013 at St. Louis Cathedral: Rev. Colin Vincent Braud Rev. Travis John Clark Rev. Gary Patrick Copping Rev. Daniel Howard Green Rev. Jonathan Paul Hemelt Please pray for our new Archdiocesan priests! … [Read more...]
From the Deacon
May 24, 2013 By
Call for Eucharistic Ministers When the subject of “needs” arises, most often we think of physical needs, like clothing, food and shelter. However, there are a number of health care facilities in our Parish whose Catholic patients are unable to get to Mass and receive the Eucharist. They are often forgotten because we don’t see them or hear about them. They have spiritual needs. Here is a story I heard recently. Gloria was a Catholic patient in a nearby nursing facility who was in poor physical health but with a sharp mind. She had not been to Mass or received the Eucharist in several years. Michael was a volunteer who brought the Eucharist to various patients in the facility. He stopped by to visit Gloria several times and offered her the Eucharist but each time she declined. … [Read more...]
Five Finger Prayer Guide
March 17, 2013 By
Here is a simple prayer that has been attributed to Pope Francis, which he wrote as a Cardinal. It's called the “five finger prayer guide.“ 1. The thumb is the closest finger to you. So start praying for those who are closest to you. They are the persons easiest to remember. To pray for our dear ones is a “sweet obligation.” 2. The next finger is the index. Pray for those who teach you, instruct you and heal you. They need the support and wisdom to show direction to others. Always keep them in your prayers. 3. The following finger is the tallest. It reminds us of our leaders, the governors and those who have authority. They need God's guidance. 4. The fourth finger is the ring finger. Even that it may surprise you, it is our weakest finger. It should remind us to pray for … [Read more...]
Bible Study Acts of the Apostles
March 10, 2013 By
Good Shepherd Parish Scripture Study Begins Again On Thursday, March 7 we will begin the Sacred Scripture course on the "Acts of the Apostles." There will have two classes.  One will meet during the day from 1:00pm to 2:30pm, and the other will meet in the evening from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please come and join us for this study. Once again our teacher via videotape is Dr. Jeff Cavins.The class will be led by our DRE, Mr. Phillip Bellini.Please contact Phillip if you would like to join the class as early as possible so we can order the appropriate amount of the study materials. The cost for the course is $35.00 to cover the cost of the study binders. The class will last twenty weeks. … [Read more...]
