Calendar - April 29, 2023

EVENTS

BOOK SIGNING, with Redemptorist Father Maurice J. Nutt, discussing his new book, “Down Deep in My Soul: An African American Catholic Theology of Preaching,” April 30, noon-3 p.m., Mercy Endeavors Seniors Center, 457 Jackson Ave., New Orleans. Light refreshments served; books are $30.

MARONITE CATHOLIC DIVINE LITURGY celebrated April 30, 12:30 p.m.,  St. Joseph Church, 1802 Tulane Ave., New Orleans. The Maronite community is mainly composed of Syrian immigrants and their families. Refreshments follow. Call Father Gilbert Walker, (305) 560-4322.

ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE will host a workshop for extraordinary ministers of holy Communion May 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in church, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge. Participants must be pre-approved by their pastor. Registration required at bit.ly/40uBxoK. Also, a “sensory-friendly” Mass, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Disability Ministry, May 20, 4 p.m. This Mass includes softer music and dimmer lighting for those with sensory issues.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL LAY CARMELITE COMMUNITY NO. 1902 community meeting, May 7, noon-2:30 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie. Catholics in good standing, at least 18 years of age, are invited to learn more about the Lay Carmelites. Call Dottie Watson, (504) 339-4298.

WHITE MASS for healthcare professionals, May 7, 11 a.m., St. Louis Cathedral.

MEMORIAL MASS for the former St. Philip the Apostle Parish, May 7, 10 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 1835 St. Roch Ave., New Orleans. All former St. Philip the Apostle parishioners are invited.

GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY (Good Sams) hosts a community baby shower, May 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with partners helping with SNAP, childcare programs, emergency financial aid, access to monthly diapers and formula drives, a nurse, free pregnancy help, screenings for blood pressure and more, information on free cribs, free car seats, etc. St. Luke Catholic Church, 901 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell.

OLD METAIRIE CRAWFISH FESTIVAL AND COOKOFF, 10th annual all-you-can-eat crawfish festival, hosted by St. Catherine of Siena Men’s Club, with live music, May 13, 2-8 p.m., rain or shine, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie. Crawfish cooking competition among more than 40 teams; refreshments sold separately. $30 for adults or $20 for children, including Kid Zone access. Presale tickets through April 30 at the church office or visit scsbluegold.com.

JUBILEE MASS OF THANKSGIVING for religious, priests and deacons celebrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond, May 14, 2:30 p.m. St. Rita Church, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans. A reception follows at Dominican High School.

SYMPHONY CHORUS OF NEW ORLEANS presents Mozart’s “Requiem,” “Vesperae solennes de confessore” and “Ave Verum Corpus,” with sopranos Lauren Gibson and Monika Cosson, tenor Robert Wagner and bass Ivan Griffin, May 28 at 3 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road. Tickets available at the door. Symphonychorus.org.

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS MASS CHOIR spring concert, June 4, 3 p.m., Corpus Christi-Epiphany Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans.

SILENT WOMEN’S RETREAT, June 9-11, with Capuchin Father Simeon Gallagher, which includes meals and accommodations. Retreat check-in is 3-6 p.m. on June 9 and concludes after lunch June 11. Call (504) 267-9604 or https://neworleansretreats.com/retreats. A non-refundable deposit required to register; choose to pay in full or the deposit only upon registration.

SPRINGS IN THE DESERT, “Cherished: A Retreat for Those in a Season of Infertility,” co-sponsored by the Catholic infertility ministry and the Office of Marriage and Family Life of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, July 7-8, St. Joseph Abbey Retreat Center, 75376 River Road, Covington. Come with your spouse or on your own for a time of prayer, healing and friendship. Register at https://springsinthedesert.org/nola/.

SCHOOLS

ST. CHRISTOPHER HOME AND SCHOOL meeting, May 10, 7:30 p.m. in the gym. These officers will be inducted: Ashley Castillo, president; Leslie Clayton, vice president; Tiffany Betz, treasurer; Anna McClung, recording secretary; Valerie McCaskell, corresponding secretary. A Domino’s Giveback Night at the Metairie Road location will be held the same night; mention St. Christopher.

BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL, cheerleading mini-camp for girls and boys ages 3-9 on June 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $65 a person includes lunch and a T-shirt. 4401 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans. Register at bit.ly/3AiSiIZ.