Calendar - December 9, 2023

EVENTS

SPA FOR THE SOUL, The Women of Faith and Regnum Christi collaborate Dec. 9 from 9 a.m.-noon, for an Advent women’s event with breakfast, a talk by Katie Ibarra, fitness, Soul Core rosary, flower arranging, art and stress tips from a family psychologist. Redbird Ministries offers child loss/grief counseling; advent ideas for parents with kids, Christmas boutique (gifts, artwork and jewelry), spiritual direction, confession. St. Clement of Rome Gym, West Esplanade at Cleary avenues, Metairie.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH RACHEL LOONEY AND IRINI KYRIAKIDOU, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., featuring Catherine Comardelle, Nicole Heinen, Kyriakidou and Looney. By donation. Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Dec. 10, 3 p.m. Steven Edwards conducts a professional orchestra with soloists Rad Jennings (boy soprano), Sakinah Davis (soprano), Kay Sherwood White (mezzo), Tyrone Chambers II (tenor) and Richard Hobson (bass-baritone). St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road. Tickets at symphonychorus.org or at the door.

GARDEN DISTRICT CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., featuring New Orleans Opera tenor Casey Candebat singing a variety of holiday selections, including Christmas carol sing-a-longs. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1307 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans. Refreshments follow. Donations benefit the church’s upkeep. (504) 782-3323.

LIGHT OF THE STABLE, indoor Christmas concert featuring John Angotti, his band and friends Lorraine Hess, Shannon Fried, Kate Abreo; outdoor candlelight caroling led by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Choir, entertainment emceed by Jim Hanzo, pizza, jambalaya, sweets, a s’mores station, cookie decorating, kids’ crafts, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy., Kenner. Free; doors open at 6 p.m. divinemercyparish.org/lots

CATHEDRAL CHOIR, Christmas concert, Dec. 17, 5:30 p.m., St. Louis Cathedral. Meet on the steps after the concert at 6:45 p.m. for Christmas caroling in Jackson Square.

ST. HUBERT will sell water, hot chocolate and gumbo during the Dec. 23-24 evening bonfire on the levee in Garyville. Water, hot chocolate and gumbo also available during the day. The 2023 bonfire will be in the shape of a large garfish. (504) 628-4232.

Christmas Nativity display, Dec. 19-26, 2-7 p.m., of more than 75 nativities from local and foreign artists. St. James Major Parish School of Religion students will perform a live nativity Dec. 23 in the church, 3736 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans. Sponsored by the Gentilly Knights of Columbus.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Dec. 21, 3-7p.m., St. Hubert, 176 Anthony F. Monica Garyville. Details: (985) 535-3312.

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OBIT/LEGACY WORKSHOP, Jan. 5, 1:30-3 p.m. with Father Paul Mast, spiritual director and author, who has written a new book about obituaries and legacies. He will guide participants in a life review intended to differentiate the “legacy virtues” learned in life from the “consumer priorities” one has earned in life. Pauline Books & Media Center, 4403 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. (504) 887-7631.

NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR, kickoff concert for the centennial year (1924-2024) featuring soprano Sarah Jane McMahon, Jan. 6, 7 p.m. Free. WYES also will air a documentary in 2024 chronicling the shrine’s rich history. 2701 State St., New Orleans. Centennial events: bit.ly/47cmGmZ.

CHRIST IN THE CITY, monthly meeting Jan. 9 at 7 p.m., Notre Dame Seminary, 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. Young adults ages 18-39 are invited for eucharistic adoration, confession and a social hour. Visit: nolacatholic.org/citc