Calendar - May 13, 2023

Bishop Cheri to be lauded May 21

“I Know I’ve Been Changed,” a Mass of Thanksgiving, will celebrate the life of Bishop Fernand Cheri as a priest, pastor and bishop, May 21 at 3 p.m. Father Sidney Speaks will be the celebrant; and Father Tony Ricard, the homilist. Bishop Cheri established the choir at this parish and touched many people. A prelude before Mass will combine audio clips from people’s testimony about Bishop Cheri. A reception follows in the St. Joseph the Worker Hall across from the church, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero.

EVENTS

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, hosts New Orleans author Danny Fitzpatrick to discuss his translation of the Divine Comedy, illustrated by celebrated Catholic sculptor Timothy Schmalz, May 20, 10 a.m., 631 State St., New Orleans.

“THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY: THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES,” free seven-week video series by Paradisus Dei, May 18-June 29, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Benilde school library, 1901 Division St., Metairie. [email protected], (504) 427-0327.

FIRST RESPONDERS' MASS, 20th annual Mass, sponsored by St. Catherine of Siena and Knights Of Columbus Council 12686. May 21 at 11 a.m. Celebrant: Archbiship Gregory Aymond. Special seating for first responders and government officials. A reception follows in the Barrett Complex. Details: Norman Romagosa (504) 301-7149,  [email protected] or (504) 835-9343. 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie.

HISPANIC APOSTOLATE, Hour, May 22 beginning at 7 p.m. Confession available. Pentecost Vigil with Dominican Father Sergio Serrano, Father Lennin Arroyo and Father José Lavastida, May 27, 5-10:30 p.m. U.S. citizenship classes available to those with green cards are offered four times a year. Upcoming night classes, twice a week for 10 weeks, begin again in July and October. For citizenship classes, call Dylan Chapman at (504) 430-2600 or [email protected]. 2525 Maine Ave., Metairie. Classes in Spanish to train new Mass lectors and extraordinary ministers of holy Communion are also available in June. (504) 467-2550 or visit www.apostoladohispano.org.

ST. JOSEPH WOMEN’S DAY OF REFLECTION, “Finding God in All Things,” with Nöel Delery. Free event with lunch and refreshments. May 27, 8 a.m. registration; welcome and speaker 9 a.m. Day concludes at 3 p.m., but attendees are invited to stay for adoration and 4 p.m. Mass. St. Joseph Church and Shrine, 610 Sixth St., Gretna. Contact Missy LaCour, [email protected].

MOZART’S REQUIEM, with the 60-person Symphony Chorus New Orleans, May 28, 3 p.m. featuring Lauren Gibson, soprano; Monika Cosson, mezzo soprano; Robert Wagner, tenor; Ivan Griffin, bass. St. Francis Xavier, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie. Tickets are $25 at the door or at symphonychorus.org.

COPING WITH LIFE ALONE, Beginning Experience ministry’s 10-week session June 7-Aug. 9, 7-9 p.m. Helps those deal with loss of a spouse due to death, divorce or separation. $40. St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie. Call Joey Caruso at (504) 812-3300 with questions or to register.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, Archdiocesan Council of New Orleans, celebrates 170 years of aiding vulnerable individuals with its Love & Service Awards Gala with gourmet food, music, silent auction, June 9, 6-9 p.m. Xavier University of Louisiana’s William and Mary McCaffrey Ballroom. Tickets: $100. Tickets/sponsorships: http://bidpal.net/svdploveservice170 or call (504) 827-5842 or email [email protected].

SCHOOLS

UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS hosts a Summer’s Entergy Venture Camp, June 26-30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in person at the University of Holy Cross, and virtually for children grades 3-6 to build and fly their own drones, design and assemble their own renewable energy solutions and explore bioengineering in VR (Virtual Reality). Registration: $325. Details, email [email protected].

OTHER

PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE, “In the Footsteps of St. Joan of Arc,” led by Father David Ducote, pastor, St. Joan of Arc Church, LaPlace, Sept. 11-22, 2023. $5,199 a person based on double-occupancy. Leaving from New Orleans (MSY). Visit www.pilgrimages.com/frducote. (username: Saint; password: Francis206).

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SILENT IGNATIAN WOMEN’S WEEKDAY RETREAT, July 10-13, directed by Becky Eldredge and Stephanie Clouatre Davis. Experience the amazing grace of God through sharing talks, prayer and silence. Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary St., Metairie. Register: beckyeldredge.com.

AN EVENING IN ITALY, Aug. 18, with Chef John Folse to benefit the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 St. Mary St., Metairie. Cocktails: 6:15 p.m.; dinner at 7:15 p.m. Tickets: www.neworleansretreats.com or (504) 267-9600.