Calendar - February 18, 2023

EVENTS

UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS (UHC) tax accounting students will provide free tax preparation assistance for low-to-moderate income residents on campus through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through April 15 (except Feb. 18 and April 8). Participants need to bring identification, Social Security cards for everyone on a return, wage and earning statements, dividend statements, last year’s state and federal returns, bank routing numbers, etc. 4123 Woodland Drive in Room 1034. Call (504) 398-2230 or uhcno.edu. Also, an online information session Feb. 28 from 6:45-7:30 p.m. to explain the university’s new accelerated bachelor of science in accounting for the 2023-24 school year. Visit uhcno.edu or call (504) 398-2230.

WAYS TO DISMANTLE SYSTEMIC RACISM IN AMERICA, free Zoom webinar, Feb. 25, 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Knights of Peter Claver and the Ladies Auxiliary’s subcommittee on racism. Register: www.kofpc.org/race.

DEPAUL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (DCHC), free dental screenings for children, ages 1-10, March 4, 8 a.m.-noon; includes complimentary fluoride treatments, face-painting, balloon art, story time, characters and giveaways. DCHC Carrollton health center, 3201 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans.

DIVINE MERCY MEN’S CLUB, Chris Marino Memorial Tailgate Cook-off and Car Show, March 4. Teams compete for best tailgate dish, best Cajun comfort dish, etc. at cookoff from noon-4 p.m.; classic cars on display from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Live music by The Benchwarmers, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy, Kenner. (504) 466-5016. Presale tickets at divinemercyparish.org/carshow.

XANADU, the musical being presented by Mount Carmel Academy’s STK, March 18 and 25, 2 and 7 p.m.; March 22, 23 and 24, 7 p.m. Tickets available at stk.booktix.com. 7027 Milne Blvd, New Orleans.

MAGNIFICAT, West Bank chapter, March 18 breakfast with Father José Lavastida, pastor of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Parish and executive director of Christian formation at Notre Dame Seminary. 9 a.m.-noon, The Four Columns, 3711 Westbank Expwy., Harvey. $20 by March 13. Call (504) 341-6558.

NOTRE DAME SEMINARY, free Aquinas Lecture, March 3, 7 p.m., “Humanity’s Original State: Thomas Aquinas on Original Justice, Happiness and Friendship with God,” Reinhard Hutter, faculty fellow of the Institute for Human Ecology of The Catholic University of America will discuss the relationship between faith and reason, nature and grace, revelation and faith, theology and philosophy, and dogma and history. Schulte Auditorium, 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. Also livestreamed (nds.edu for link or contact Dr. David Liberto, [email protected]). Also, the GALA celebrating the 100th anniversary of the seminary, March 25, 6 p.m. patron party; 7-10 p.m. gala with dinner, cocktails, silent/live auctions and music. Honors Good Shepherd Award recipients Joseph and Erin Caruso. Individual tickets/sponsorships now available. https://one.bidpal.net/ndsgala/welcome.

SCHOOLS

ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, Deacon Dan Dorsey discusses the book, “Sacred Fire,” by Ronald Rolheiser. MBC Conference Room, March 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 10-11:30 a.m. Books can be purchased through Amazon. Register: [email protected] or call the parish office, (504) 737-4537; 10021 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge.

HISPANIC APOSTOLATE, NOTRE DAME SEMINARY, job fair, March 4, 9 a.m.-noon. A health fair will be held March 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Screenings will be done for cholesterol, glucose, HIV, Hepatitis B and C, hearing and speech. Children’s immunizations as well as shots for flu and COVID-19 will be given. 2525 Maine Ave., Metairie. (504) 467-2550.

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL, annual Easter Egg Roll, March 11, 10 a.m-noon, with the egg hunt beginning at 11 a.m. on the lawn of Dominican’s Campus. Bring your own Easter basket; special area for egg hunters under age 5. Snacks and beverages, crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny and a butterfly release provided. $35 per family includes three adults; additional adults are $5. Register: bit.ly/3lpUBpk.

UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS, Crawfish Boil Cook-off, March 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Individual tickets for all-you-can-eat are $20 in advance, www.uhcno.edu/crawfish, or $25 at the gate; children 10 and under free. Teams compete for best crawfish, best corn, best potatoes and best sausage. Register for $100 (includes five entry wristbands). Teams buy and cook (on site) at least four sacks of crawfish. Proceeds benefit student scholarships.

LENTEN EVENTS

THE CENACLE ON THE LAKE (formerly Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center), offers “Silent Women’s Retreat” weekends: “The Role of Prayer in Christian Life” (Feb. 24-26) by Father Jeff Montz; “Rehabbing Gratitude” (March 17-19) by Marianite Sister Judy Gomila; “Embracing our Cross: The Path of Compassion” (March 24-26) by Father Joseph Nassal; and “Phylacteries and Tassels: The Challenge to Total Conversion” (April 21-23) by Father Simeon Gallagher. Arrival at 3 p.m. on Friday through 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Register at neworleanstreats.com or contact Jewell Bayhi at (504) 267-9604. $350 per weekend. 5500 St. Mary St., Metairie.

ARCHDIOCESAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER, “Lenten Retreat in Daily Life.” The Lenten Retreat is a wonderful opportunity to experience what spiritual direction is. Attend a virtual opening group session; spend time in personal prayer with Scripture for approximately 30 minutes each day; meet with a trained spiritual director weekly during the retreat (private session). Opening session, Feb. 26, 2 p.m., through March 30, 7 p.m. Donation: $40. Register: nolacatholic.org/registration; [email protected] or (504) 861-3254.

CONFESSION, opportunities in all Catholic parishes, March 22 and 29, 5-6:30 p.m.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS every Tuesday at noon from Feb. 28-March 28. Center of Jesus the Lord at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1307 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans. (504) 529-1636.

CORPUS CHRISTI-EPIPHANY, ORACLE Religious Association Lenten Conference, March 17-19, “The Path of the Suffering Savior Jesus Christ”  with guest revivalist Msgr. Raymond East and Sister Dr. Oralisa Martin, ORACLE president, in the parish hall. Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 2022 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans. Register: bit.ly/3DZo3ZX.

DIVINE MERCY, 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway, Kenner, March 26-28, 7-8 p.m. Lenten mission “The Eucharist: Sacrifice, Communion and Presence” by Father Michael Champagne, C.J.C., STD. Contact: Dylan Mitchell, [email protected].

GOOD SHEPHERD, The Basilica of St. Stephen, 1025 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans. March 6-8, “Behold The Lamb of God, Where Heaven and Earth Unite” presented by Father Bryce Sibley. Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.; Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact, Phillip Bellini, [email protected] or (504) 227-3795

MATER DOLOROSA, 2230 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, Feb. 22, Ash Wednesday Masses at 8 a.m., noon and 7 p.m.; additional Lenten Mass on Fridays at 5 p.m.; Stations of the Cross on Lenten Fridays 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

MARY QUEEN OF PEACE, 

1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, Feb. 27-March 1 mission given by Gary Zimak, “Giving Up Worry for Lent,” at 7 p.m. each evening. Contact: Karen Baker, [email protected].

NATIONAL VOTIVE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR, 2701 State St., New Orleans, March 2, Lenten evening of reflection by Jesuit Father John Brown, president of Jesuit High School. 5 p.m. Mass, refreshment break, 5:50 p.m. presentation. Livestreaming at 5 p.m. via  Facebook/shrineolps.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, 1908 Short St., Kenner, Lenten mission presented by Father Cassian Edwards, an alum of Archbishop Rummel and University of Holy Cross. Mission talks after 6 p.m. Masses on March 27, “Lent and the Liturgy”; March 28, “The Hidden Power of Fasting”; March 29, “The Severe Mercy of Jesus”; March 30, “The Pivotal Player of Lent.” Social after March 30 talk. Confessions Monday-Thursday 5:30-5:55 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday following talks.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, evening of prayer and sharing, March 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m., on incarceration and how the Catholic community can reach out to those returning to society. Sponsored by the parish’s social justice committee. St. Jude Community Center, 411 North Rampart St., New Orleans. (504) 655-7948 or [email protected].

OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY, 1 Rectory Lane, Hahnville, March 6-8, Lenten mission “Benedict XVI and the Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love” presented by Joshua Brumfield, Ph.D., at 7 p.m. each evening.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, 8968 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, March 19-21, 7-8 p.m. Lenten mission by  Father Michael Champagne, “Baptism and the Call to Holiness”; “Confession and Healing”; “Eucharist and Growing in Holiness.” Confessions each evening.

ST. AGNES, 3310 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, hosting Stations of the Cross during noon Masses on Monday through Friday from Feb. 22 through April 5, and on Lenten Fridays at 7 p.m. Also, Lenten mission with Capuchin Franciscan Father Vinny Fortunato from March 27-29, 7 p.m. each evening. Contact: Sabrina Haynes, (504) 833-3366, [email protected].

ST. ANGELA MERICI, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, Lenten mission Feb. 26-27 at 6:30 p.m., “Discernment – How to Properly Understand, Plan and Prepare for God’s Path for You,” by Father Mark Beard. Also, on March 29, 6-7 p.m., “Trust – An Evening of Eucharistic Adoration with Reflection and Litany of Trust.” Kimberly Mouledoux, piano and voice; Sam Craft, violin.

ST. ANN CHURCH AND SHRINE, 3601 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, Lenten mission March 27-29 with Jesuit Father James Kubicki with the theme “Our Baptismal Call.” Weekdays, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Debbie Sommers, (504) 455-7071, [email protected].

ST. ANSELM, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville, Betty-Ann Hickey, MA Theo, will present two Lenten missions: Feb. 25, for young adults, from 1-8 p.m.,  “Listen to Jesus’ Thirst … He Knows Your Weakness,” joined by Colin MacIver, MA Theo, and Tammy Morris, MA. Opportunities for confession, Mass, fellowship, dinner and trivia. March 20-22, Hickey will present the Lenten mission, “Seeking Bread in the Desert: Encountering the Real Presence,” from 7-8 p.m. On March 21, there will be a light reception. Confessions available on Wednesday night. Contact: (985) 845-7342.

ST. BENILDE, 1301 Division St., Metairie, Deacon Phil McManamon, Lenten mission, March 1,  “Words from the Cross: The Last Words of Jesus,” 6-7 p.m. Contact: Val Hebert, (504) 427-0327 or [email protected].

ST. BONAVENTURE, 329 Jamie Blvd., Avondale, March 27-29, Lenten mission given by Daughters of St. Paul Sisters, 6 p.m.

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA, March 6-7, Lenten mission “Adoration Leads to Imitation,” presented by Father Josh Johnson, 7 p.m. each evening. 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie.

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO,  Feb. 27-March 1, 300th Anniversary Lenten Mission 2023, with Tom Neal, Ph.D., professor of spiritual theology at Notre Dame Seminary, 7-8 p.m. Three different talks about the “joy” we have as Jesus’ followers as a gift to overcome the world.

ST. CHRISTOPHER THE MARTYR, 309 Manson Avenue, Metairie, March 22-24. Lenten mission, presenters Deacon Phil McManamon and Michael Cardella. “Light in the Darkness – The Luminous Mysteries,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Light refreshments. Friday night will include Stations of the Cross by school and PSR children. Contact: Steve Berthelot, (504) 837-8214.

ST. CLEMENT OF ROME, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie, March 13-15 Lenten mission, “The Joy of the Gospel,” presented by Dr. Tom Neal, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie, March 13-15, Father Bryce Sibley on the theme “Hope for the Future: Forming the Next Generation of Joyful Catholics.” Talks at 7 p.m., with confession March 15 at 5:30 p.m.

ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL, 5029 Louisa Drive, New Orleans. March 27-29 Lenten mission on “Don’t Miss the Moment,” at 7 p.m. Presenters are Father R. Tony Ricard, St. Augustine High School Knights of Praise and the St. Gabriel Bearers of the Good News. (504)  282-0296.

ST. HUBERT, 176 Anthony Monica St., Garyville, Adult Education Lenten Series, “The Biblical Spirituality of Mary” presented by Deacon David Caldero. Six-week series on Thursdays from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in parish hall, March 23-30. Suzanne Hebert, (985) 535-3312.

ST. JANE DE CHANTAL, 72040 Maple St., Abita Springs, Lenten Mission March 8-9, beginning 6:30 p.m.; March 10 begins at 7 p.m. Presenter, Father Anthony Odiong, pastor, St. Anthony of Padua, Luling. Contact: Deacon Mike Talbot at (985) 892-1439.

ST. JOAN OF ARC, 529 West 5th Street, LaPlace, March 5-7 Lenten mission presented by Father Michael Champagne. Contact: (985) 652-9100 or email [email protected].

ST. KATHARINE DREXEL, 2001 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, March 20-22 Lenten mission, 6:30 p.m. Presenter, Father Ajani K. Gibson. Contact: (504) 891-3172.

ST. MARY’S ASSUMPTION (St. Alphonsus Parish), 2030 Constance St., New Orleans. Redemptorist Father Maurice Nutt will present a Lenten retreat April 1 from 9 a.m.-noon. Contact: (504) 522-6748.

ST. MARY MAGDALEN, 6425 West Metairie Ave., Metairie. Father Nile Gross, director of the archdiocesan Office of Worship, Notre Dame Seminary faculty and formation staff, will present a Lenten mission, “The Week that Changed the World,” March 28-29, from 7-8:30 p.m. Maria Steen, (504) 733-0922.

ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, March 30, Lenten mission “Making All Things New – Meeting Christ in the Gospel and at the Cross,” by the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi and Friends, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact: (504) 737-4537.

ST. PATRICK, 28698 Hwy. 23, Port Sulphur, Way of the Cross on Fridays during Lent at St. Patrick Church, 6:30 p.m.; and at St. Ann Mission, 5 p.m.

ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE, 6828 Chef Menteur Blvd., New Orleans, Lenten mission March 6-8 at 6 p.m. on “God Encounters Us through Mercy in Our Wilderness Journey.” Josephite Father Stanley Ihouma, pastor of St. Raymond-St. Leo the Great Parish, New Orleans. Contact: Divine Word Father Charles Ndumbi, (504) 242-8820.

ST. PETER, 125 East 19th Ave., Covington, March 27-29, 6:30 p.m. Father Jeffery Starkovich will present a Lenten mission, “Keep the Faith. But Not to Yourself.” Contact Anne Simpson, [email protected].

ST. PETER, 1550 Hwy. 44, Reserve, March 27-28, parish mission talks (within Eucharistic Holy Hour). Theme: “Jesus Christ is Our Real Presence of God in the Eucharist.”

ST. PHILIP NERI, 6500 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, Lenten mission led by Archbishop-emeritus Alfred Hughes. March 27-29, 7-8:30 p.m. Contact: (504) 887-5533, [email protected].

ST. PIUS X, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans, Lenten series on “Faith and Culture.” Tuesdays following 6 p.m. Mass from 7-8 p.m., with social following. Feb. 28, Dr. Jordan Haddad, “Faith and Science”; March 7, Father Ajani Gibson, “Liturgy and Culture”; March 14, Danny Fitzpatrick, “Faith and Art”; Dr. Tom Neal, “Pop-Culture Mysticism”; Jesuit Father John Brown, “Chamber Concert” and talk.

ST. RAYMOND-ST. LEO THE GREAT, 2916 Paris Avenue, New Orleans. "The Spirit Beckons Us Home" Lenten mission by Josephite Father Stanley K. Ihuoma, March 13-15, 6 p.m. each evening.

ST. RITA, 7100 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, March 13-15, Lenten mission “Walking with Jesus through the Sorrowful Mysteries,” 7-8:15 p.m. More info, April Wahl, (504) 737-2915.

CATHOLIC WOMEN IN ACTION (CWIA) sponsors its 2023 Northshore Lenten Morning of Reflection, March 7, 9-11 a.m., “The Secret of the Pearl – A Spiritual Practice that Transforms Troubles into Treasures,” with Dorinda Chiappetta. Father Robert Cavalier will celebrate Mass, and confession will be available from 8:30-11 a.m. Stations of the Cross will follow Mass. Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville.

JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans, Evening of Lenten Reflection, March 8, featuring Dr. Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., professor of philosophy at Boston College and a Catholic convert. Chapel of the North American Martyrs, reconciliation 5:30 p.m., Mass and reflection, 6-7:30 p.m. Dr. Kreeft has written more than 100 books in the fields of philosophy, theology, spirituality and apologetics.

LOYOLA LENTEN SERIES, “Reconciling with God and Neighbor” reflecting the Ignatian commitment that reconciliation is central to spirituality. March 1, by Becky Eldredge MPS ’08, Ignatian-trained spiritual director and retreat facilitator, on “Reconciliation and Ignatian Freedom”; March 8, Bidish Sarma, Loyola’s Jesuit Social Research Institute, on “Reconciliation and the Adversarial Criminal Legal System”; March 15, Jesuit Father John Brown, president of Jesuit High School, on “Why the Sacrament of Reconciliation?” Presentations at 7 p.m. in Ignatius Chapel and on Zoom. Free and open to the public. Free parking available in Loyola’s West Road Garage. https://www.loyno.edu/lent.

THE ST. LOUIS IX ART SOCIETY presents “Prepare the Way of the Lord: A Parish Mission Concert,” March 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 3368 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans. Presentation by Jesuit Father John Brown, the art society’s chaplain, interspersed with related classical music curated by sacred musician James Rosenbloom. Event begins and ends with eucharistic adoration. Pre-registration requested at [email protected].

REGNUM CHRISTI, retreat for girls in grades 5-7, March 10-12, Bocamb Farm, 81495 Hwy. 435, Covington, with prayer, fun and formation. Contact Beth Naquin, (985) 807-5185 or [email protected].