Calendar - June 12-25, 2021

June 12-25, 2021
 

EVENTS
 

COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC, June 17-18, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Gabriel the Archangel Church Parish Hall, 5010 Piety Drive, New Orleans. Sponsored by DePaul Community Health Centers. The Ladies of L’Krewe will offer free breakfast and juice. Appointments for the Pfizer vaccine (ages 12 and up), call (504) 207-1080.

HOT MEAL, served June 18 from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. under the big tent at Ascension of Our Lord School, 1809 Greenwood Drive, LaPlace. Baked chicken, baked beans, coleslaw and a dessert: $10. Take-out only; major credit cards accepted. Sponsored by Ascension’s Knights of Columbus Council 9623.

MAGNIFICAT, Metairie Chapter breakfast, June 19, 9 a.m.-noon, Airport Hilton, 901 Airline Drive, Kenner. Speaker is Noel Delery, a licensed spiritual director and commissioned lay ecclesial minister who directs private and group retreats. $25 registration by mail to Magnificat Metairie, 306A Ormond Dr., Destrehan 70047 or $27 online, www.magnificat-ministry.org/la-metairie or call Jane Margavio at (504) 884-6152.

ADVANCED SPANISH WORKSHOP, for Mass readers June 19 and 26, 2:30-5:30 p.m., the Hispanic Apostolate, 2525 Maine Ave., Metairie. Dominican Friar Manuel Solorzano will conduct. Registration: bit.ly/2Tt1cRQ.

JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL, annual Blue Jay Fishing Rodeo, June 19, beginning at 2 p.m. Registration deadline: June 11. Fishing can begin June 18 at 6 p.m. Entry: $45 adults, $30 those 18 and under; food and refreshments only: $15. bit.ly/3g8i4oR

ST. ANSELM, Vacation Bible School, “Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through!,” June 21-25, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 306 Saint Mary St., Madisonville. $60, open to campers entering kindergarten through fifth grade in 2021-22 school year.  Must be toilet trained. (985) 845-7342 or www.stanselmparish.org

ST. PETER CHURCH, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington: Jason Angelette presents "The Eucharist: Source and Summit of Marriage and Family Life," June 23 at 7 p.m., reflecting on the beautiful mystery of the Eucharist and its essential connection to living out God's plan of marriage and family life. Free and open to all. For more information, call parish office at (985) 892-2422.

IGNATIAN VOLUNTEER CORPS will host information sessions, June 24 at 11 a.m. and July 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Ignatius Chapel on Loyola University’s campus for retirees who seek an opportunity to serve the needs of the poor while engaging with a faith community rooted in Ignatian Spirituality. Mass is at noon in the same location on both dates. Learn more at ivcusa.org/neworleans or by calling Lisa Schillace at (504) 264-3438.

CCRNO REGIONAL CONFERENCE, Reboot, Refresh, Renew! Inspired by Scripture from Isaiah 43:19, “See, I am doing something new!” will be June 25-26 at Divine Mercy Parish, Sal Lentini Pkwy. in Kenner. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will give the opening address on June 26; other speakers include Bishop Sam Jacobs, Deacon Steve Greco, Patti Mansfield and others. Registration for priests, deacons and religious is free; advanced registration for others is $45. Mass will be celebrated on June 26. Visit https://ccrno.org/reboot-refresh-renew.

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YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONS (YCP) NEW ORLEANS, executive speaker series features chef John Folse July 13, 7-9 p.m. at Christian Brothers School auditorium, 4600 Canal St., New Orleans. Networking begins at 7 p.m. with free wine, beer and appetizers; keynote is at 7:45 p.m. followed by questions and more networking. Register at bit.ly/3fS19bd.

ST. ANSELM, 13th annual gala, live and silent auction, car raffle, entertainment by MoJeaux, July 24, the Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville. Patron party, 6-7 p.m., $115 a person; gala 7-11 p.m. $60 a person. Sponsorships available. (985) 845-7342, [email protected]. 
 

OTHER
 

SHRINE OF ST. FRANCES CABRINI, tours available at Cabrini High School, 1400 Moss St., New Orleans. The tour includes the chapel where Mother Cabrini prayed, her bedroom and a small museum. Learn about the first American citizen to become canonized a saint by contacting tour guide, Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart Renee Kittelson, [email protected] or calling the school at (504) 482-1193.

GIRL SCOUT CAMP, Girl Scout Camp is open for seven weeks from June 6-July 23 at Camp Marydale. Even non-Girl Scouts entering first through 12th grades can enjoy traditional camp activities such as making s’mores, tie-dying and other arts and crafts, horseback riding, kayaking on Lake Warriner and even archery. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, daily disinfecting and safety measures have been added. Register at bit.ly/3wXoA8z. The cost is $395 a week and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.