Calendar - July 23, 2022

EVENTS

HISPANIC APOSTOLATE Holy Hour, July 25, 7 p.m. (with Mass at 6 p.m.). Charismatic Mass, July 27, 7-9 p.m. Drive-thru Back-to-School Giveaway for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, July 30, 10 a.m.-noon. Job Fair, Aug. 13. Talleres de Oración y vida, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. Charismatic Congress, Sept. 30, 6-9 p.m. 2525 Maine Ave., Metairie. (504) 467-2550.

TRIDUUM FEAST OF ST. ANN, annual celebration at the original St. Ann Shrine, July 26, 8 a.m. rosary followed by a Mass, novena and reception; July 27, 9 a.m. novena and rosary; July 28, 9 a.m. novena and rosary. 2100 Ursulines Ave., New Orleans.

YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS NEW ORLEANS, Networking Happy Hour, July 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Happy Raptor Distilling, 1512 Robert C. Blakes Sr. Drive, New Orleans (across the street from the Culinary Institute.)

ST. ANGELA MERICI hosts the “2022 Rose Rally for Life,” all-night event with midnight Mass, adoration, confession, July 29 at 9 p.m. to July 30 at 6 a.m. Teens from nine archdiocesan youth groups walk a track to fundraise for local pro-life agencies in the “Lights! Camera! Take Action!” themed event. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will attend opening ceremony. Since 2019, rally participants have raised more than $32,000 through registration fees, donations, concession sales. The 2022 proceeds benefit Access Pregnancy and Rachel’s Vineyard. Registration is closed, but donations accepted at St. Angela Parish office, (504) 835-0324, ext. 306.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH & SHRINE, Back to School Drive, July 30, 9 a.m.-noon. Drive-up only in the parking lot, 6th at Newton streets, Gretna. Open to children in kindergarten through fifth grades only on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Kids must be in the vehicle to receive.

ST. ANSELM, 14th annual Gala, July 30, the Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville. Patron party 6-7 p.m. with Gallagher’s Grill; general admission 7-11 p.m., with food from over 30 local restaurants, music by Three 37 Band, silent and live auctions, lagniappe bags, wine wheel, 50/50 raffle and a $50 a ticket car raffle (a 2022 GMC Acadia valued at $38,140) with drawing at 11 p.m., winner need not be present.

IN-HOME MARRIAGE PREP MENTORING, for couples interested in mentoring through the In-Home Marriage Preparation. Presented by Jan and Lloyd Tate, authors of the In-Home Marriage Preparation program. July 30, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Visitation of Our Lady Church, 3500 Ames Blvd., Marrero. Training is $125 per couple and includes materials. Couples should bring their own lunch. Register at bit.ly/3nvuzPq.

HALOS, Healing after loss to overdose or suicide, meets Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell. Text Donna at (985) 201-2143. The HALO Metairie chapter meets Aug. 9 and Aug. 23 at 7 p.m., St. Benilde, 1901 Division St., Metairie. Call Val at (504) 427-0327.

WOMEN’S MORNING OF REFLECTION, “Our Blessed Mother: Her Unfailing Love Through Suffering and Her Heavenly Virtues,” Aug. 13, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mass celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Morning includes a talk, conversation, adoration, confession and a catered lunch. Special guest: Rose Rea, author, Radiant and Valiant magazines founder, wife of a Navy SEAL and mother of six. $20 a person. Holy Family Church, 155 Holy Family Lane, Luling. Register at bit.ly/3Rvxq8E.

A NIGHT IN PARIS, fundraiser with chef John Folse for the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, Aug. 26, 6:15 p.m. cocktails, 7:15 p.m. dinner, Chateau Golf and Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner. Details: www.neworleansretreats.org or (504) 887-1420.

KUDOS

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS LAW SCHOOL, Dean Madeleine Landrieu, J.D. ’88, received the 2022 President’s Award June 9 from the Louisiana State Bar Association at its General Assembly in recognition of her exemplary leadership as a judge, law school dean and her overall commitment to the practice of law in Louisiana. Dean Landrieu advocates for laws and policies relative to children who come before the courts because of abuse or neglect. She is a founding board member of the Louisiana Institute for Children in Families and has helped  launch Louisiana’s Quality Parenting Initiative and Louisiana Fosters. She teaches Trial Advocacy and the Comparative Rights of Children.