Next week is the annual Archdiocese of New Orleans Priest Convention. Fr. Doug and Msgr. Nalty will be unavailable from September 23-25. Please contact the parish office for emergencies. Mass will continue at St. Henry Church at 6:30am all week, and the 6:00pm Mass at St. Stephen’s will be celebrated by Fr. Menard because Fr. Chambers is out of town due to the death of his brother, John. Please keep the Chambers family in your prayers during their time of loss. … [Read more...]
Second Harvest Helpline
September 21, 2014 By
The Second Harvest Helpline is a toll-free number that assists community members with public assistance applications (SNAP, CCAP, Kinship Care, FITAP, and Child Support), emergency food assistance, and referrals for specialized services and programs. Those in need of services can call 1-855-392-9398 for assistance. Second Harvest Community Advocates are availableMonday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and can assist English and Spanish-speaking clients over the phone or schedule a meeting in-person. … [Read more...]
Annulment Writing Workshop
September 1, 2014 By
Family Life Apostolate will offer a writing workshop for persons seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church or for persons responding to an annulment. The workshops will be held at the Administration Building for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, 7887 Walmsley Avenue in New Orleans. The series will be for five (5) Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 2011. The materials for the series cost $20.00. To register or for more information, call Family Life Apostolate, (504) 861-6243. … [Read more...]
A Call to Help the Homeless in Our Community
August 28, 2014 By
When we think of people who are homeless, we often think of an image of someone standing on a street corner with a sign asking for money or people living in a tent or on a mattress under an overpass. Sometimes we have further thoughts of what happens to these people, how did they get where they are, and who takes care of them. These folks are the forgotten souls living in our Catholic community. Most of the homeless are struggling with an addiction or mental illness that has overtaken their lives, and are unable to get back on their feet. In our Catholic community, Ozanam Inn provides daily shelter for approximately 120 men who are homeless. Many of these men are graduates of our Catholic schools but have lost their way. Some are victims of abusive family environments, others are … [Read more...]
A “Trending” Message from Archbishop Aymond
August 22, 2014 By
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge There has been quite a stir regarding the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. We have received questions on this project. Many people do not realize that some of the research is done with embryonic stem cells, which is against our Pro-Life stance. However, it is possible to contribute to research that is morally acceptable. Please specify in your donations how your gift should be used. For example, the Steve Gleason Fund provides research that does not use embryonic stem cells. We have many people in the Archdiocese of New Orleans who suffer from ALS, including Fr. Ray Fitzgerald, S.J. and former Saints player, Steve Gleason. Please join me in prayer for all those who suffer from this disease and for their families. It is possible to participate in the Ice Bucket … [Read more...]
Seeker’s Young Adult Retreat
August 20, 2014 By
SEEKERS’ YOUNG ADULT RETREAT ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS: Mark your calendars for the Seekers’ Young Adult Retreat on Saturday, October 4, 2014! This retreat is specifically for young men and women in their 20s and 30s. The day will be spent focusing on where God has been in your past, where God is currently present, and where God is calling you now. Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry Office, the retreat will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Parish (105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie) from 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Registration is available online through www.charisministries.org . The cost is $25/person if you register alone or $20/person if you register with a friend. Contact Chelsea Colomb at ccolomb@arch-no.org or 504-227-3229 for more information. Flyer attached. … [Read more...]
From Father Doug Brougher
August 7, 2014 By
I am so grateful for your prayers and kind remembrances as I continue to recover from my hip replacement surgery. It is good to be getting back into "life" here at the parish and at Touro where I'm also continuing my rehab (Physical Therapy). Your prayer support and kindness have helped me so much during this long and challenging journey. May the Lord bless you for your thoughtfulness. And please know that you continue to be in my prayers and Masses. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Doug … [Read more...]
Thank You Walgreens!
August 5, 2014 By
The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to encourage you and your friends who would like to help the homeless and who live near the Lakefront area to visit the Walgreens Store at 101 Robert E. Lee Blvd. near West End. Walgreens has a donation box that is labeled to accept donations for St. Stephen Church. If you would like more details please e-mail Marie Ormond theletter123@gmail.com or call Dixie at the Rectory. We wish to thank Walgreens for their donations and assisting us in such a generous way. … [Read more...]
What a Wonderful Feast! (of Corpus Christi)
July 1, 2014 By
Last weekend was a beautiful procession of the Eucharist to honor our belief that what we receive in Holy Communion is the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. We were blessed that Archbishop Aymond was about to come and celebrate our Mass and lead the procession. Since the word “Eucharist” means “thanksgiving,” I need to do some thanksgiving here! Six years ago I asked Kathy Fayard if she would help coordinate a simple Eucharistic Procession on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. Little did she know that she’d still be doing it 6 years later! And little did she know how much it would grow! So thanks, Kathy! Thanks to Dixie, Phillip and Dianne for all the behind the scenes clerical work and organizing the procession crew. Thanks to our canopy bearers: … [Read more...]
Artificial Contraception
July 1, 2014 By
Societal Concerns A great deal has been written and discussed recently concerning the recent directive of the Department of Health and Human Services to require Catholic institutions to pay for sterilizations, abortion-inducing drugs and contraceptives. While much of the commentary has focused on how the policy affects the freedom of religion of the Catholic Church, the press discussion of this issue has also prompted discussion of artificial contraception. Over the next three weeks, I want to briefly present the Church's teachings on artificial contraception through three different areas of concern: (1) societal concerns; (2) scientific/medical concerns; and (3) moral concerns. It's helpful for us to understand the teachings of the Church rather than accepting the attacks of the … [Read more...]
