Calendar - November 13, 2021

EVENTS

TRUE PRESENCE YOUTH NIGHTS, Nov. 13, 6-10 p.m. with Father Ajani Gibson as Mass celebrant/homilist, Transfiguration of the Lord/ CYO/Young Adult Ministry Office, 2241 Mendez Drive off Elysian Fields, New Orleans; Dec. 11, 6-10 p.m. with Archbishop Gregory Aymond as Mass celebrant/homilist, St. Margaret Mary, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell. Both are geared toward junior high (grades 5-7) and high school (8-12) students. Praise and worship, adoration, confession, a talk, food. Music by The Vigil Project. Register for southshore event at:  https://conta.cc/3nToEmS; for Dec. 11 northshore event: https:// conta.cc/3q2bRkO. Visit  www.cyo-no.org for details.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH, presents New York Times food correspondent Brett Anderson Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., delivering its fall lecture, “Gravy Runs Through It: The Mystique, Mistakes and Magic of New Orleans Restaurants.” Loyola University’s Ignatius Chapel, Bobet Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. Free parking in the West Road garage. Zoom access. RSVP:  http://cnh.loyno.edu/lecture. COVID restrictions apply in person.

ST. PETER CHURCH, 26th annual Solemn Mass/candlelight eucharistic procession celebrates Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Nov. 21, 5 p.m. Reserved seating for religious available in the front left of church. Those unable to process will recite rosary in church. 125 East 19th Ave., Covington. (985) 892-2422.

HISPANIC APOSTOLATE, Holy Hour Nov. 22 at 7 p.m., and adoration at 7:30 p.m. A charismatic Mass Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. with praise at 7 p.m. An Advent retreat Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-noon, $20 donation a person includes lunch. Register at  www.apostoladohispano.org. Marian Mass Dec. 11 at 8 p.m., and Christmas concert Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. 2525 Maine Ave., Metairie. (504) 467-2550.

BLESSING OF THE MOTORCYCLES, fifth annual event, Nov. 27, 1 p.m. St. Joseph Church and Shrine, 610 6th St. parking lot at Newton, Gretna. Bring your Hogs, BMWs, Triumphs, Indians, Suzukis, Hondas and any bike with an engine for a blessing in honor of St. Columbanus, the patron saint of motorcycles. 

ADVENT MORNINGS OF REFLECTION, “The Power of Gratitude,” Nov. 30, 9-11 a.m., Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, with Mass celebrated by Father Andrew Rudmann, and a reflection by music minister and singer Lorraine Hess. The Southshore morning of reflection, “Advent: Seacon of Hope During Troubled Times, will be Dec. 9, 9-11 a.m., St. Rita Church, 2729 Lowerline St. at Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans. Father Patrick Carr, St. Rita pastor, will be the reflection speaker. Sponsored by the Catholic Women in Action Committee of the Catholic Community Foundation. Reservations required at (504) 527-5794 or  [email protected].  

OFFICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE partners with Springs in the Desert for an overnight retreat for women who have experienced infertility, Dec. 3-4, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center (the “Cenacle”) in Metairie. No fee will be required to attend but donations will be accepted to extend this important ministry. Details:  Christopher O’Neill at  [email protected] or (504) 861-6247. 

MAGNIFICAT WESTBANK, ministry for women breakfast, Dec. 4, 9-noon, Red Maple Restaurant, 1036 Lafayette St., Gretna. Speaker: Reyna Murillo, who gained her Catholic faith from her mother and grandmother, has a great devotion to Sts. Padre Pio and Benedict and is involved with Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Parish, the ELI Ministry and Relics of St. Padre Pio Ministry. Tickets sold through Nov. 27: $20. Call (504) 452-9748 or send check payable to Magnificat Westbank, to Cindy Delger, 231 10th St., Gretna, LA 70053.
 

SCHOOLS

URSULINE ACADEMY, Fall Festival, Nov. 14, 1-5 p.m. Performances from The Hundreds Brass Band from 1-2 p.m., The Original Pinettes from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Charmaine Neville from 4-5 p.m., a book fair, food trucks, bounce houses, arts and crafts. 2635 State St., New Orleans. Admission: $25 for adults, $10  for children and students with ID. Children 5 and under are free. www.uanola.org.

THE NUTCRACKER, Nov. 21, 1 and 6 p.m. performances by Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell, Ursuline Academy, 2635 State St. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for children under 12 and available at  www.lhballet.com,  www.ballethysell.org, or (504) 905-3430.  COVID restrictions enforced.

BROTHER MARTIN’S LADIES OF THE SHIELD, Holiday Home Tour, Dec. 4, noon-3 p.m., in Lake Vista begins with a patron party from 10:30 a.m.-noon at 26 Flamingo St., New Orleans. Brother Martin Crusader Band members play Christmas music in backyard of 18 Flamingo. Home viewing at 4, 15, 26, 64 , 66 Flamingo. Patron tickets $65 in advance, $70 tour day; regular tickets $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Proceeds benefit Ladies of the Shield Endowment at Brother Martin.  brothermartin.com/giving/ladies-of-the-shield. Also, a Thanksgiving baseball camp for boys ages 6-12, Nov. 22-24,  9 a.m.-noon. Farley Field at Brother Martin High School, 4401 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans. $100. Register by Nov. 19:  https://bit.ly/3bU8fce.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, hosts “The Fruit is a Restless Desire” art exhibition, through Jan. 14, in the Collin C. Diboll Gallery on the fourth floor of Loyola’s Monroe Library, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans.  Honoring important anniversaries in Jesuit founder St. Ignatius Loyola’s life. Nine international artists address the world’s most pressing challenges, including economic injustice. Also, Wolves on the Prowl Community Service campaign Nov. 20 at 8 a.m. in Madisonville with the United Way. To volunteer, contact  [email protected] or visit:  https://www.givepulse.com/event/256279.

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN, 23rd annual Breakfast with Baby Jesus, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-noon on campus. A living Nativity with Dominican’s Drama Club, craft stations, photos with Santa, storytelling with Mrs. Claus, holiday songs with Dominican’s Choir and merry elves featured. Bring a non-perishable food item. Registration: $30 a family (up to four attendees; additional attendees are $5). Register:  https://bit.ly/2YcrnPw.