Calendar of Events Feb. 6-March 14, 2021

EVENTS
ST. BENILDE CHURCH, “Why We Need the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion,” from the “Explaining the Faith” free DVD series by Marian of the Immaculate Conception Father Chris Alar, Feb. 12, from 7-8:30 p.m, in the school cafeteria, 1901 Division St., Metairie. Masks/facial coverings and physical distancing will be observed. Contact Val Hebert at [email protected] or at (504) 427-0327.

YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS will host Dr. RaeNell Houston, director of the Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation, at its February Speaker Series, Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m. (with talk at 8:30 p.m.), at St. Rita Parish Center, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans. Free wine and beer. RSVP: bit.ly/3o2ATvp. The fourth anniversary of the organization was rescheduled to March 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at LOFT18, 3128 Metairie Road, Metairie.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING SERIES, SymptoPro™ Method Zoom classes taught by Kelly Donahue through the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life. Dates: Feb. 13 and 27, March 13, and April 17, from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $105 includes all classes and materials. Pre-registration required online at bit.ly/3pvFO9Q.

EUCHARISTIC LECTURE SERIES, Feb. 17, beginning with adoration at 5:30 p.m., followed by a lecture from Dr. Nathan Mastnjak on “The Eucharist in Sacred Scripture,” followed by a question-and-answer session. Notre Dame Seminary Schulte Hall, 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. www.nds.edu, (504) 866-7426.

WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE, Mass celebrated Feb. 20, 11 a.m., St. Rita Church, 2729 Lowerline St. at Walmsley Ave., in New Orleans.

PARISHES
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO will facilitate Edward Sri’s adult faith formation series, “No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk-Through of Christ’s Passion,” on Thursdays, Feb. 25-March 25, 7-9 p.m. in the church’s Borromeo Room, 13396 River Road, Destrehan. Participants are asked to purchase the series’ book and workbook. Register by Feb. 11 at one of the following: bit.ly/3iQavE6; email [email protected]; Kitty Faucheux, (985) 764-6383.

OTHER
GIRL SCOUTS LOUISIANA EAST will kick off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season nationally with contact-free orders available through grubhub.com starting Feb. 25-March 14. Nine varieties of cookies available including the new Toast-Yay! (French-toast-inspired cookies dipped in icing). Order online for shipment to your door by entering your zip code in the Girl Scout Cookie Finder to find a local troop to purchase cookies from the digital cookie platform at bit.ly/2XDCGMX.

COMING
CONFESSIONS DURING LENT, available in all parishes, March 10, 17 and 24, from 5-6:30 p.m.

SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY prayer service for couples celebrating 25 years of marriage (married in 1996), March 14, 2 p.m., at St. Joseph Church. See your pastor immediately to submit your name or visit www.nolacatholic.org/wedding-anniversary.

ARCHDIOCESAN GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY prayer service, June 27, 3 p.m., St. Philip Neri Church, 6500 Kawanee Ave., Metairie. Deadline to register with your parish is March 12.

KUDOS
ST. ELIZABETH’S GUILD, elected these 2021-22 officers: Cindy Bowman and Robin Dykes, co-presidents; Cindy Paulin, first vice president; Cindy Wooderson, second vice president; Anne Bailey, corresponding secretary; Nancy Colomb, recording secretary; Karen Pilie, treasurer. The guild supports various children’s programs within Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans. Call (504) 571-5718 or www.stelizabethsguild.org.