Calendar - April 17-30, 2021

“ANGELS UNAWARES,” a three-ton, 20-foot bronze statue that depicts centuries of migrants leaving their homeland for a better life in America, will be on display and is open to the public on the front lawn of Notre Dame Seminary through May 21. “Angels Unawares” embodies Hebrews 13:2, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH, COVID-19 vaccination drive, April 18, 9 a.m.-noon, with registration required by April 11. Call (504) 361-8835 to schedule your vaccine or call (504) 330-1832 with questions about the vaccine. 1415 Teche St., Algiers.

EUCHARIST LECTURE SERIES, April 21 with  Dr. David Liberto, professor of Dogmatic and Historical Theology, at Schulte Hall, Notre Dame Seminary, 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. A half-hour of eucharistic adoration begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a lecture and Q&A on the Eucharist from 6-7 p.m. Registration closes April 21 at 5:30 p.m.; livestreaming information will be emailed April 21. 

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA, celebrates its 100th anniversary April 29 at a 6 p.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond. 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie. Call (504) 835-9343 or visit scschurch.com/anniversary.

DIVINE MERCY PARISH MARRIAGE MINISTRY will host a French Wine Pairing Date Night, April 30, 7-10 p.m., at Chateau Golf and Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner. Guest speaker: Dr. Mario Sacasa. Registration: $100 per married couple; limited seating. Registration deadline April 23. Call Laine Buquoi, (504) 583-5095 or Ashlie Clouatre, (504) 782-9242. Register: bit.ly/3vYrF8B.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR, May 1, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (concluding after the Vigil Mass and eucharistic procession) at St. Mary Magdalen Church’s Massett Hall, Metairie. Lunch provided. Pre-register by April 26 at [email protected]. 

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA, Knights of Columbus Council 12686 Men’s Morning of Reflection, May 1 (Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker), 9 a.m.-noon. Theme centers on fatherhood, family life and the role men fulfill in both. Morning begins with Mass, followed by coffee and donuts; viewing of a music video “With a Father’s Heart” created by parish music director Lorraine Hess; presentation by Deacon Mike Coney, “St. Joseph – A Man for All Seasons of Life”; and video, “Walking With St. Joseph,” produced by the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Men’s Conference Committee. An update on the 2022 Archdiocesan Men’s Conference will be given. Register by email to [email protected] or call (504) 301-7149.

INTERFAITH PRAYER SERVICE FOR WORLD REFUGEE DAY, May 2 at 3 p.m., on Notre Dame Seminary’s front steps, 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans.

JUBILEE MASS FOR RELIGIOUS, DEACONS AND PRIESTS, May 9, 3 p.m. St. Rita Church, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans.

30TH ANNUAL ABBEY OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT, May 13, 10 a.m. shotgun start. Covington Country Club, 200 Country Club Drive. Proceeds support St. Joseph Seminary College, which provides training for young men studying for the priesthood from 22 dioceses in seven states across the Gulf South region and is run by the Benedictine Monks of St. Joseph Abbey. The rain date is May 20. $100 a golfer; $400 for a team covers green fees, golf cart, lunch and jambalaya feast at end. Register: www.saintjosephabbey.com/golf. Sponsor a hole at www.saintjosephabbey.com/golf-sponsor.

ST. JOSEPH ALTARS
HONORING ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER

ST. ANGELA MERICI, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie: April 30, viewing 6-8 p.m. and May 1, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., with blessing at 10 a.m.

ST. DOMINIC, 775 Harrison Ave., New Orleans: May 1-2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. inside church.

COMING

CATHOLIC WOMEN IN ACTION will host a “Eucharistic Miracles Morning of Reflection,” June 8 at 9 a.m. at St. Stephen Church of Good Shepherd Parish. Mass will be celebrated by Father Jeffrey Montz, director of spiritual formation at Notre Dame Seminary, followed by his reflection. Displays of 30 or more eucharistic miracles will be set up throughout the church and available for viewing after Mass and the reflection. To register, contact Kathi Zimmerman at (504) 527-5794 or [email protected].

THE GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL will host its 18th annual Father Harry Tompson Golf Classic Tournament June 4 at Lakewood Golf Club. All sponsorships and/or foursome registrations from the canceled 2020 tournament will carry over to the new date, barring unforeseen restrictions. For information, visit bit.ly/303impu or call (504) 598-9399. 

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL OF NEW ORLEANS will present its regional conference, “Reboot! Refresh! Renew!” June 25-26 at Divine Mercy Church, 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy., Kenner. Register at ccrno.org.

OTHER

ABBEY ART WORKS, year-round open studio time Mondays 1-6 p.m. Other courses offered during the year in printmaking, Phillip Sage; drawing from the soul, Robert Labranche; oil and watercolor painting, Lyn Hill Taylor; Leonardo da Vinci, Lyn Hill Taylor; portraits, Alan Flattmann; impressionistic landscapes, Alan Flattmann; drawing for beginners, Cheryl Casso Corizzo; advanced drawing techniques, Jaclyn Warren; advanced still life, Auseklis Ozols; cityscapes and landscapes, Alan Flattmann; artist retreat, Billie Bourgeois, Aug. 2-6; illumination, Lyn Hill Taylor. For a complete schedule, go to www.saintjosephabbey.com/abbeyartworks; (985) 327-1021 or [email protected]. Discounts available for most Guild of St. Luke members.