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		1 5:45 That Man Is You! Starting Back In The Fall -- September 11th 6:30p Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 7:00p Christ In The City Month View September 1, 2020 That Man Is You! Starting Back In The Fall -- September 11th Tuesday, September 1, 5:45 AM - 7:30 AM TMIY is back this coming fall! Starting Friday September 11 -- 5:45 am Breakfast, 6:20 Presentation, 7:30 dismissal. Whether you plan to meet in person, plan to meet virtually, or need to do a combination of the two, we've got you covered! Men need spiritual development now more than ever. Don't delay. Let's get started! Read More Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tuesday, September 1, 6:30 PM In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help from this icon pictured on the left) we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. This picture of the Blessed Mother with her Divine Son above has helped her provide strength, comfort and even miracles to the faithful for centuries! Come join us for Mass and Novena. Read More Christ In The City Tuesday, September 1, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Christ in the City, an evening of Eucharistic Adoration for young adults 18-39, is held at St Rita Church on Lowerline the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm sponsored by the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The hour-long service of adoration includes scripture and a reflection, music, silent time for prayer, the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and benediction. A social follows across the street at Rock n' Bowl. Read More	2 Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans Special On-Demand webinar for 2022 Oberammaggau Pilgrimage with Fr. Gary 1:00p Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study 3:00p St Vincent DePaul Society Meeting 6:30p Catholic Lens Series: Developing a Catholic Lens 6:30p Catholic Lens Series 7:30p Knights of Columbus Meeting Council 1905 Month View September 2, 2020 Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans Wednesday, September 2 Al Mansfield, Coordinator -- Office Hours MWF 10-5 -- 1901 Division St Metairie LA -- CCRNO Prayer Meeting and Mass 7:30 pm Every Wednesday at St Benilde -- Youth Prayer Meeting at Rummel Raider Room at 7:30 pm Sunday Nights. Read More Special On-Demand webinar for 2022 Oberammaggau Pilgrimage with Fr. Gary Wednesday, September 2 Pilgrimage Dates are June 3 -12, 2022 ++ Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oberammergau Passion Play The distinct cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria await you. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. Your time in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” includes a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour. While in Innsbruck, enjoy a panoramic visit to this city’s Olympic landmarks. In beautiful Salzburg, stroll through Mirabell Gardens and along the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace). Have dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter’s. Fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Your amazing journey concludes in the charming village of Oberammergau. Here you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story. Register now to view this special On-Demand webinar! Read More Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study Wednesday, September 2, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study -- In St Anthony Parish Office/Hall -- Thursdays at 10:30 in St Anthony Rectory ++ Also at 1 pm St Joseph has their CLJ in the St Joseph Social Room ++ Please join us for either++ It’s a program that was developed in the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, USA in the late sixties and early seventies by Father Conley Bertrand, a parish priest. Graced with a love for prayer and Scripture and an ardent zeal, he sought to communicate these qualities to his parishioners. Come, Lord Jesus! is the fruit of many years of prayer, reflection on Sacred Scripture, and experimentation. This inspiring program is a complete study of the Sunday Readings, including Gospels (Be My Witness), Epistles(Love One Another) and the Old Testament(Give Glory to God) in three separate volumes. Following the Liturgical Calendar and utilizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, members grow in sanctification through prayer, Scripture, Eucharist, and Christian community. Read More St Vincent DePaul Society Meeting Wednesday, September 2, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Come join the St Vincent DePaul Society or come volunteer to help the poor in our parishes. Read More Catholic Lens Series: Developing a Catholic Lens Wednesday, September 2, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Developing a Catholic Lens: The Church as a "Creative Minority" with Prof. Jordan Haddad Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary Option to attend in-person or virtually. Registration is required. Read More Catholic Lens Series Wednesday, September 2, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Join us! Notre Dame Seminary and CCF are co-hosting the Fall 2020 Catholic Lens Series: Living the Gospel in a Fractured Culture. In the four-part series, speakers will explore the foundational principles that guide our Catholic mission of unity in the world and bring a message of hope and encouragement. The first event, Developing a Catholic Lens: The Church as a "Creative Minority," takes place on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. You may attend the series in-person or virtually. In-person events will be held at Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary, and they will be socially-distanced with a 100 attendee maximum per event. Registration is required. Read More Knights of Columbus Meeting Council 1905 Wednesday, September 2, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic, Family, Fraternal, Service, organization in the world. Becoming a Knight can transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to the top-rated insurance program in the country to protect your family. Charity is the first principle of the K of C. Knights are men who get things done. By working together, our Order had the ability to donate more than $1.5 billion to charity and provide 691 million volunteer hours to worthy causes in the past decade. Unity and Fraternity are the second and third principles of the Knights of Columbus. The K of C was founded so men could work together to serve their parishes and communities, protect the well-being of their Catholic families, and support each other in faith and in many other ways. Read More	3 COOKIE SALE 10:00 Catholic Charities Food Pantry Month View September 3, 2020 COOKIE SALE Thursday, September 3 Through the decision of our Women's Club, we will not be baking and selling Italian cookies this September due to COVID-19 concerns. Through the intercession of St Joseph and our prayers to God, may we be spared the pandemic and be able to host the St Joseph Altar in 2021. Read More Catholic Charities Food Pantry Thursday, September 3, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Catholic Charities’ food pantry is open Monday – Thursday from 10 am – 2 pm. The food pantry is located at 2505 Maine Ave in Metairie. Clients should go down the driveway to the left of the building. The food pantry is located in the back building, fourth door from the front. Clients can receive a pre-packed bag of food and some optional supplemental items every two weeks. Clients fill out a simple intake form at their first visit, and at subsequent visits only need provide their name. Please wear a mask and respect social distancing when receiving assistance. Read More	4 Catholic Counseling Service 8:00 Gretna Yard Sale -- CANCELLED 8:30 Novena To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus 7:00p Gala For Life 2020 For Womens New Life Clinic -- Virtual Event Month View September 4, 2020 Catholic Counseling Service Friday, September 4 Out of compliance with the precautions regarding COVID-19, Catholic Counseling Service (CCS) continues to offer telehealth services to individuals, couples, and families through the phone or video-conferencing platforms. This new and effective method of counseling allows CCS to extend our services across the arch-diocese to areas we weren’t previously available. Beginning Monday, May 18th, we will resume our face-to-face counseling at our New Orleans office; however, staff and clients are required to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all, including wearing facemasks and maintaining 6 feet apart where possible. Through the generosity of a donor, CCS has received a grant to increase the number of clients we can as-sist with the cost of counseling, including providing pro bono services when necessary. CCS offers counsel-ing for $50 a session and will continue to use a sliding scale to assist anyone looking for counseling. We are committed to removing finances as an obstacle to mental health services. Anyone interested in counseling can speak to our intake coordinator by calling our main office at 504-861-6245. If we are unable to answer a call, please leave a message with their name and preferred contact phone number and someone will return their call within the next business day to complete the intake and schedule an appointment. All calls are completely confidential. We are proud to continue our mission of providing quality and affordable counseling to the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Read More Gretna Yard Sale -- CANCELLED Friday, September 4, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM With CDC guidelines in place and with Mother's Day Out using the gym and classrooms, we will not be able to allow the general public to be in the Gymnasium; therefore, there will not be a Yard Sale this year at St Joseph's. Please remember to still give to our Restoration Project. Read More Novena To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus Friday, September 4, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be held at St Anthony Church every 1st Friday after the 8:30 am morning mass. Read More Gala For Life 2020 For Womens New Life Clinic -- Virtual Event Friday, September 4, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM VIRTUAL GALA FOR LIFE Friday, October 2, 2020 Virtual Event 7pm - 8pm Presented by Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS and Ann & Gordon Stevens Join us from the comfort of your home! womansnewlife.com Please join us as we kick off Woman's New Life Clinic's 20th year of helping women in need with a Virtual Gala for Life. While we are unable to gather in person for this year's Gala for Life, we encourage you to gather with your own friends and family in celebration of life. Read More	5 ARCHDIOCESAN NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES Blessing Of The Pets 8:30 First Saturday Devotion at St Anthony Month View September 5, 2020 ARCHDIOCESAN NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES Saturday, September 5 With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. The Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering a class series in the SymptoPro™ Method of Natural Family Planning. This series will be conducted by Kelly Donahue of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This is a virtual class series utilizing Zoom. The dates of the class series are September 5, September 19, October 3 and October 31, 2020. The Zoom class hours are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The class on October 31, 2020 will be in-person rather than via Zoom. The cost is $105.00 and includes all classes and materials. Preregistration is required. Register online Read More Blessing Of The Pets Saturday, September 5 In honor of the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals, we will be blessing all pets at 10:00 am October 3, 2020 at St Anthony Church 924 Monroe St Gretna in yard next to Rectory, and at St Joseph Church & Shrine 610 6th St Gretna at 6:00 pm on October 3, 2020 in the Holy Family Garden. Read More First Saturday Devotion at St Anthony Saturday, September 5, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM On First Saturdays, the Rosary will be prayed after Mass. ++ The Five First Saturdays devotion is one of the principal points of the Fatima message. It centers on the urgent need for mankind to offer reparation and expiate for the many injuries that the Immaculate Heart of Mary suffers from the hands of both impious and indifferent men. On the First Saturday during 5 Consecutive Months, the Devotion consists of: 1. Going to Confession, 2. Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion, 3. Saying five decades of the Rosary, 4. Meditating for 15 minutes on the mysteries of the Rosary. All this offered in REPARATION for the sins of blasphemy and ingratitude committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Read More
6 “In Silence with the Cloud of the Unknowing” 11:00 Special Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence 3:00p SUNDAY AND MONDAY BINGO'S AT GRETNA BINGO PALACE BENEFIT ST JOSEPH RESTORATION Month View September 6, 2020 “In Silence with the Cloud of the Unknowing” Sunday, September 6 Registration is now open for the 2020-21 schedule of “In Silence” retreats at Saint Joseph Abbey. The first retreat takes place Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6, 2020. A series led by the Abbey’s Fr. Ephrem Arcement, O.S.B., “In Silence” is intended to help adults find spiritual renewal and awakening by entering more deeply into the silent depths of God’s presence through exploring the life and writings of the mystics of the Christian tradition. The theme this year is “In Silence with the Cloud of the Unknowing.” Visit www.saintjosephabbey.com/in-silence for additional dates and to register. Read More Special Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence Sunday, September 6, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Sunday October 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Louis Cathedral. Since 1994, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has offered a special Mass for those families who have been affected by violence. This Mass is an opportunity for our community to pray together for reconciliation and healing and to ask God’s help as we strive to build a more peaceful society free of the violence that so deeply harms us all. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will observe the Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence on Sunday October 25 th at the 11:00 am Mass at St. Louis Cathedral. Regretfully, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to gather in large numbers this year and will not have the customary reserved seating and reception for the families and survivors of violence. The Mass will be televised on WLAE-TV and live-streamed at http://thedailymass.com/. We hope that you will be able to attend through these means of social media. Archbishop Aymond expresses his prayerful hope that all will join their prayers with his in solidarity with those who have lost loved ones to violence. Read More SUNDAY AND MONDAY BINGO'S AT GRETNA BINGO PALACE BENEFIT ST JOSEPH RESTORATION Sunday, September 6, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM St Joseph Church has the 3:00 slots on Sundays and Mondays at the Gretna Bingo Palace. Please come out to play BINGO and support our Church. Read More	7 Catechesis On The Mass By Deacon Thomas 9:30p 68th ANNUAL RED MASS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Month View September 7, 2020 Catechesis On The Mass By Deacon Thomas Monday, September 7 Come and join Deacon Thomas as he helps to break open the Word and the Sacrament by discussing all the aspects of the Mass. Starting Monday August 24 at 4 pm in the Social Room and going every Monday through October 12. Read More 68th ANNUAL RED MASS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Monday, September 7, 9:30 PM The Saint Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association, in conjunction with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, announce the celebration of the 68th Annual Red Mass, invoking the Holy Spirit upon the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, will be the principal celebrant. Reverend Mike Kettenring, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, will be the homilist. Members of the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, as well as the public, are invited to attend. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed in the Cathedral. Read More	8 5:45 That Man Is You! Starting Back In The Fall -- September 11th 6:30p Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Month View September 8, 2020 That Man Is You! Starting Back In The Fall -- September 11th Tuesday, September 8, 5:45 AM - 7:30 AM TMIY is back this coming fall! Starting Friday September 11 -- 5:45 am Breakfast, 6:20 Presentation, 7:30 dismissal. Whether you plan to meet in person, plan to meet virtually, or need to do a combination of the two, we've got you covered! Men need spiritual development now more than ever. Don't delay. Let's get started! Read More Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tuesday, September 8, 6:30 PM In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help from this icon pictured on the left) we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. This picture of the Blessed Mother with her Divine Son above has helped her provide strength, comfort and even miracles to the faithful for centuries! Come join us for Mass and Novena. Read More	9 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” Special On-Demand webinar for 2022 Oberammaggau Pilgrimage with Fr. Gary 1:00p Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study 5:00p Archdiocesan Wide Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:30p Catholic Lens Series Month View September 9, 2020 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” September 9 - September 16 Important national, state and local elections are coming up this fall. To help Catholics understand their political responsibility in voting, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA, will host two talks on the U.S. Bishops’ document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” Youth Minister and Theologian Ron Courtade will give the presentations in St. Francis Church at 7 pm on two Wednesdays, September 9 and September 16. Ron Courtade has a Masters of Theology degree from Notre Dame Seminary and has served in the Archdiocese as a Director of Religious Education and High School Religion Teacher. Come be informed on key principles for consideration in preparing to vote. Read More Special On-Demand webinar for 2022 Oberammaggau Pilgrimage with Fr. Gary Wednesday, September 9 Pilgrimage Dates are June 3 -12, 2022 ++ Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oberammergau Passion Play The distinct cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria await you. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. Your time in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” includes a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour. While in Innsbruck, enjoy a panoramic visit to this city’s Olympic landmarks. In beautiful Salzburg, stroll through Mirabell Gardens and along the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace). Have dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter’s. Fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Your amazing journey concludes in the charming village of Oberammergau. Here you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story. Register now to view this special On-Demand webinar! Read More Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study Wednesday, September 9, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study -- In St Anthony Parish Office/Hall -- Thursdays at 10:30 in St Anthony Rectory ++ Also at 1 pm St Joseph has their CLJ in the St Joseph Social Room ++ Please join us for either++ It’s a program that was developed in the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, USA in the late sixties and early seventies by Father Conley Bertrand, a parish priest. Graced with a love for prayer and Scripture and an ardent zeal, he sought to communicate these qualities to his parishioners. Come, Lord Jesus! is the fruit of many years of prayer, reflection on Sacred Scripture, and experimentation. This inspiring program is a complete study of the Sunday Readings, including Gospels (Be My Witness), Epistles(Love One Another) and the Old Testament(Give Glory to God) in three separate volumes. Following the Liturgical Calendar and utilizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, members grow in sanctification through prayer, Scripture, Eucharist, and Christian community. Read More Archdiocesan Wide Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday, September 9, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Every Parish in the Archdiocese of New Orleans will have the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Please confess your sin, so as to receive God's Love and Mercy. It is ok to go to a different Parish to have your Confession heard; but it truly your Pastor who should hear your confession so that he may better minister to your soul. Read More Catholic Lens Series Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Join us! Notre Dame Seminary and CCF are co-hosting the Fall 2020 Catholic Lens Series: Living the Gospel in a Fractured Culture. In the four-part series, speakers will explore the foundational principles that guide our Catholic mission of unity in the world and bring a message of hope and encouragement. The first event, Developing a Catholic Lens: The Church as a "Creative Minority," takes place on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. You may attend the series in-person or virtually. In-person events will be held at Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary, and they will be socially-distanced with a 100 attendee maximum per event. Registration is required. Read More	10 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” How To Receive An Indulgence Month View September 10, 2020 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” September 9 - September 16 Important national, state and local elections are coming up this fall. To help Catholics understand their political responsibility in voting, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA, will host two talks on the U.S. Bishops’ document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” Youth Minister and Theologian Ron Courtade will give the presentations in St. Francis Church at 7 pm on two Wednesdays, September 9 and September 16. Ron Courtade has a Masters of Theology degree from Notre Dame Seminary and has served in the Archdiocese as a Director of Religious Education and High School Religion Teacher. Come be informed on key principles for consideration in preparing to vote. Read More How To Receive An Indulgence Thursday, September 10 "An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints". To gain indulgences, whether plenary or partial, it is necessary that the faithful be in the state of grace at least at the time the indulgenced work is completed. A plenary indulgence can be gained only once a day. In order to obtain it, the faithful must, in addition to being in the state of grace: — have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin; — have sacramentally confessed their sins; — receive the Holy Eucharist (it is certainly better to receive it while participating in Holy Mass, but for the indulgence only Holy Communion is required); — pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. It is appropriate, but not necessary, that the sacramental Confession and especially Holy Communion and the prayer for the Pope's intentions take place on the same day that the indulgenced work is performed; but it is sufficient that these sacred rites and prayers be carried out within several days (about 20) before or after the indulgenced act. Prayer for the Pope's intentions is left to the choice of the faithful, but an "Our Father" and a "Hail Mary" are suggested. One sacramental Confession suffices for several plenary indulgences, but a separate Holy Communion and a separate prayer for the Holy Father's intentions are required for each plenary indulgence. For the sake of those legitimately impeded, confessors can commute both the work prescribed and the conditions required (except, obviously, detachment from even venial sin). Indulgences can always be applied either to oneself or to the souls of the deceased, but they cannot be applied to other persons living on earth. Read More	11 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” Honoring The Fallen of 9-11 -- The Bells Will Ring Out In Their Memory Purchase A Commerative Brick In Our Courtyard 8:00 Gretna Yard Sale -- CANCELLED 7:00p Gala For Life 2020 For Womens New Life Clinic -- Virtual Event Month View September 11, 2020 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” September 9 - September 16 Important national, state and local elections are coming up this fall. To help Catholics understand their political responsibility in voting, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA, will host two talks on the U.S. Bishops’ document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” Youth Minister and Theologian Ron Courtade will give the presentations in St. Francis Church at 7 pm on two Wednesdays, September 9 and September 16. Ron Courtade has a Masters of Theology degree from Notre Dame Seminary and has served in the Archdiocese as a Director of Religious Education and High School Religion Teacher. Come be informed on key principles for consideration in preparing to vote. Read More Honoring The Fallen of 9-11 -- The Bells Will Ring Out In Their Memory Friday, September 11 Here is a look at the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Facts: Nineteen men hijacked four fuel-loaded US commercial airplanes bound for west coast destinations. A total of 2,977 people were killed in New York City, Washington, DC and outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The attack was orchestrated by al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. The Victims: At the World Trade Center (WTC) site in Lower Manhattan, 2,753 people were killed when hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 were intentionally crashed into the north and south towers, or as a result of the crashes. Of those who perished during the initial attacks and the subsequent collapses of the towers, 343 were New York City firefighters, 23 were New York City police officers and 37 were officers at the Port Authority. The victims ranged in age from two to 85 years. Approximately 75-80% of the victims were men. At the Pentagon in Washington, 184 people were killed when hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building. Near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, 40 passengers and crew members aboard United Airlines Flight 93 died when the plane crashed into a field. It is believed that the hijackers crashed the plane in that location, rather than their unknown target, after the passengers and crew attempted to retake control of the flight deck. As of July 2019, 1,644 (60%) of 2,753 WTC victims' remains have been positively identified, according to the medical examiner's office. Timeline: September 11, 2001 - 8:46 a.m. ET - American Airlines Flight 11 (traveling from Boston to Los Angeles) strikes the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. - 9:03 a.m. ET - United Airlines Flight 175 (traveling from Boston to Los Angeles) strikes the south tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. - 9:37 a.m. ET - American Airlines Flight 77 (traveling from Dulles, Virginia, to Los Angeles) strikes the Pentagon Building in Washington. - 9:59 a.m. ET - South tower of WTC collapses in approximately 10 seconds. - 10:03 a.m. ET - United Airlines Flight 93 (traveling from Newark, New Jersey, to San Francisco) crashes in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. - 10:28 a.m. ET - North tower of WTC collapses. The time between the first attack and the collapse of both World Trade Center towers is 102 minutes. Read More Purchase A Commerative Brick In Our Courtyard Friday, September 11 Be A Part Of Our History -- ST JOSEPH CHURCH is offering you an opportunity to purchase custom bricks that cross the grounds and forge the walkways of our HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL GARDEN. Guidelines For Brick Order: Bricks can be inscribed with your family's name, or in memory of a departed loved one, or any inscription of your choice (subject to approval). A contribution of $50.00 for each brick will enable you and your loved ones to be remembered. + Bricks are engraved with one, two, or three lines of text. + There are 17 characters on each line; this includes the blank spaces between words. + Alumni Bricks have "Class of 19__" on a line below the name (St Joseph graduates only). + Memorial Bricks have "In Memory of" on a line above the name. + Name Bricks have the name engraved as you designate. + Family Bricks have "Family" on a line below the name. [Bricks are installed after they have been paid in full and received from the manufacturer.] Click this article for order form to fill out and drop it off with your payment to the Parish Office. Read More Gretna Yard Sale -- CANCELLED Friday, September 11, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM With CDC guidelines in place and with Mother's Day Out using the gym and classrooms, we will not be able to allow the general public to be in the Gymnasium; therefore, there will not be a Yard Sale this year at St Joseph's. Please remember to still give to our Restoration Project. Read More Gala For Life 2020 For Womens New Life Clinic -- Virtual Event Friday, September 11, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM VIRTUAL GALA FOR LIFE Friday, October 2, 2020 Virtual Event 7pm - 8pm Presented by Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS and Ann & Gordon Stevens Join us from the comfort of your home! womansnewlife.com Please join us as we kick off Woman's New Life Clinic's 20th year of helping women in need with a Virtual Gala for Life. While we are unable to gather in person for this year's Gala for Life, we encourage you to gather with your own friends and family in celebration of life. Read More	12 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” THIRD ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF ARCHDIOCESAN NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES Blessing Of The Pets St Joseph Summit Month View September 12, 2020 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” September 9 - September 16 Important national, state and local elections are coming up this fall. To help Catholics understand their political responsibility in voting, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA, will host two talks on the U.S. Bishops’ document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” Youth Minister and Theologian Ron Courtade will give the presentations in St. Francis Church at 7 pm on two Wednesdays, September 9 and September 16. Ron Courtade has a Masters of Theology degree from Notre Dame Seminary and has served in the Archdiocese as a Director of Religious Education and High School Religion Teacher. Come be informed on key principles for consideration in preparing to vote. Read More THIRD ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF Saturday, September 12 St Joseph's Third Annual Chili-Cookoff will happen this year only if Gretna Fest happens. We will keep you posted as to certainty of this wonderful event. Read More ARCHDIOCESAN NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES Saturday, September 12 With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. The Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering a class series in the SymptoPro™ Method of Natural Family Planning. This series will be conducted by Kelly Donahue of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This is a virtual class series utilizing Zoom. The dates of the class series are September 5, September 19, October 3 and October 31, 2020. The Zoom class hours are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The class on October 31, 2020 will be in-person rather than via Zoom. The cost is $105.00 and includes all classes and materials. Preregistration is required. Register online Read More Blessing Of The Pets Saturday, September 12 In honor of the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals, we will be blessing all pets at 10:00 am October 3, 2020 at St Anthony Church 924 Monroe St Gretna in yard next to Rectory, and at St Joseph Church & Shrine 610 6th St Gretna at 6:00 pm on October 3, 2020 in the Holy Family Garden. Read More St Joseph Summit Saturday, September 12 St. Joseph – The Model of Manhood and Fatherhood – St. Joseph is the patron of the Holy Catholic Church, the patron of families and the patron of fathers. St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Christ, is a powerful intercessor for Catholic men who can help men grow in holiness and become heroic men of Christ. Men need St. Joseph in their corner! Summit Topics – Topics include: · Who is St. Joseph? - St. Joseph the Patron of the Church, families and fathers · The Virtues of St. Joseph as a model for men · How St. Joseph can help men · Consecration to St. Joseph Speakers – Featured speakers will include: · Father Donald Calloway is a priest of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and author of the best-selling Consecration to St. Joseph. · Jeff Cavins is an international speaker, best-selling author, pilgrimage leader and originator of the Great Adventure Bible series. · Dr. Tim Gray is the founder of the Augustine Institute and Formed.org and author of numerous books and bible studies. · Devin Schadt is the founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, author of the LEAD program and the author of a number of books. About HeroicMen.com – HeroicMen.com is a joint venture between the Augustine Institute and the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance and is focused on helping Catholic men fulfill the heroic mission engage in the spiritual combat to become great men, great fathers and great leaders who build Christ’s Holy Catholic Church. When: October 17, 2020 from 11 am – 1 pm Central time. Watch live or watch later – Men who register can watch the Summit live or can watch or listen to the speakers any time after the event. Cost – FREE. How to Register – Go to HeroicMen.com to register. Read More
13 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” 11:00 Special Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence 3:00p SUNDAY AND MONDAY BINGO'S AT GRETNA BINGO PALACE BENEFIT ST JOSEPH RESTORATION Month View September 13, 2020 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” September 9 - September 16 Important national, state and local elections are coming up this fall. To help Catholics understand their political responsibility in voting, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA, will host two talks on the U.S. Bishops’ document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” Youth Minister and Theologian Ron Courtade will give the presentations in St. Francis Church at 7 pm on two Wednesdays, September 9 and September 16. Ron Courtade has a Masters of Theology degree from Notre Dame Seminary and has served in the Archdiocese as a Director of Religious Education and High School Religion Teacher. Come be informed on key principles for consideration in preparing to vote. Read More Special Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence Sunday, September 13, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Sunday October 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Louis Cathedral. Since 1994, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has offered a special Mass for those families who have been affected by violence. This Mass is an opportunity for our community to pray together for reconciliation and healing and to ask God’s help as we strive to build a more peaceful society free of the violence that so deeply harms us all. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will observe the Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence on Sunday October 25 th at the 11:00 am Mass at St. Louis Cathedral. Regretfully, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to gather in large numbers this year and will not have the customary reserved seating and reception for the families and survivors of violence. The Mass will be televised on WLAE-TV and live-streamed at http://thedailymass.com/. We hope that you will be able to attend through these means of social media. Archbishop Aymond expresses his prayerful hope that all will join their prayers with his in solidarity with those who have lost loved ones to violence. Read More SUNDAY AND MONDAY BINGO'S AT GRETNA BINGO PALACE BENEFIT ST JOSEPH RESTORATION Sunday, September 13, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM St Joseph Church has the 3:00 slots on Sundays and Mondays at the Gretna Bingo Palace. Please come out to play BINGO and support our Church. Read More	14 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” Catechesis On The Mass By Deacon Thomas 9:30p 68th ANNUAL RED MASS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Month View September 14, 2020 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” September 9 - September 16 Important national, state and local elections are coming up this fall. To help Catholics understand their political responsibility in voting, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA, will host two talks on the U.S. Bishops’ document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” Youth Minister and Theologian Ron Courtade will give the presentations in St. Francis Church at 7 pm on two Wednesdays, September 9 and September 16. Ron Courtade has a Masters of Theology degree from Notre Dame Seminary and has served in the Archdiocese as a Director of Religious Education and High School Religion Teacher. Come be informed on key principles for consideration in preparing to vote. Read More Catechesis On The Mass By Deacon Thomas Monday, September 14 Come and join Deacon Thomas as he helps to break open the Word and the Sacrament by discussing all the aspects of the Mass. Starting Monday August 24 at 4 pm in the Social Room and going every Monday through October 12. Read More 68th ANNUAL RED MASS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Monday, September 14, 9:30 PM The Saint Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association, in conjunction with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, announce the celebration of the 68th Annual Red Mass, invoking the Holy Spirit upon the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, will be the principal celebrant. Reverend Mike Kettenring, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, will be the homilist. Members of the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, as well as the public, are invited to attend. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed in the Cathedral. Read More	15 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” 5:45 That Man Is You! Starting Back In The Fall -- September 11th 6:30p Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Month View September 15, 2020 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” September 9 - September 16 Important national, state and local elections are coming up this fall. To help Catholics understand their political responsibility in voting, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA, will host two talks on the U.S. Bishops’ document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” Youth Minister and Theologian Ron Courtade will give the presentations in St. Francis Church at 7 pm on two Wednesdays, September 9 and September 16. Ron Courtade has a Masters of Theology degree from Notre Dame Seminary and has served in the Archdiocese as a Director of Religious Education and High School Religion Teacher. Come be informed on key principles for consideration in preparing to vote. Read More That Man Is You! Starting Back In The Fall -- September 11th Tuesday, September 15, 5:45 AM - 7:30 AM TMIY is back this coming fall! Starting Friday September 11 -- 5:45 am Breakfast, 6:20 Presentation, 7:30 dismissal. Whether you plan to meet in person, plan to meet virtually, or need to do a combination of the two, we've got you covered! Men need spiritual development now more than ever. Don't delay. Let's get started! Read More Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 PM In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help from this icon pictured on the left) we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. This picture of the Blessed Mother with her Divine Son above has helped her provide strength, comfort and even miracles to the faithful for centuries! Come join us for Mass and Novena. Read More	16 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” Special On-Demand webinar for 2022 Oberammaggau Pilgrimage with Fr. Gary OFFICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE MARRIAGE PREPARATION 1:00p Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study 6:30p Catholic Lens Series Month View September 16, 2020 “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” September 9 - September 16 Important national, state and local elections are coming up this fall. To help Catholics understand their political responsibility in voting, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA, will host two talks on the U.S. Bishops’ document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” Youth Minister and Theologian Ron Courtade will give the presentations in St. Francis Church at 7 pm on two Wednesdays, September 9 and September 16. Ron Courtade has a Masters of Theology degree from Notre Dame Seminary and has served in the Archdiocese as a Director of Religious Education and High School Religion Teacher. Come be informed on key principles for consideration in preparing to vote. Read More Special On-Demand webinar for 2022 Oberammaggau Pilgrimage with Fr. Gary Wednesday, September 16 Pilgrimage Dates are June 3 -12, 2022 ++ Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oberammergau Passion Play The distinct cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria await you. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. Your time in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” includes a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour. While in Innsbruck, enjoy a panoramic visit to this city’s Olympic landmarks. In beautiful Salzburg, stroll through Mirabell Gardens and along the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace). Have dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter’s. Fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Your amazing journey concludes in the charming village of Oberammergau. Here you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story. Register now to view this special On-Demand webinar! Read More OFFICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE MARRIAGE PREPARATION Wednesday, September 16 The Office of Marriage and Family Life is again offering programs for Marriage Preparation with limited enrollment to allow for appropriate social distancing. Upcoming dates for the Engaged Encounter, Days for the Engaged, and the Special Marriage programs can be found by clicking this article. Descriptions of the various programs as well as online registration links can be found here. As always, couples are encouraged to take advantage of parish-based mentor couple programs whenever available. Online marriage Preparation is also available for those who are separated by distance or are otherwise unable to take advantage of an in-person marriage preparation program. Read More Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study Wednesday, September 16, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study -- In St Anthony Parish Office/Hall -- Thursdays at 10:30 in St Anthony Rectory ++ Also at 1 pm St Joseph has their CLJ in the St Joseph Social Room ++ Please join us for either++ It’s a program that was developed in the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, USA in the late sixties and early seventies by Father Conley Bertrand, a parish priest. Graced with a love for prayer and Scripture and an ardent zeal, he sought to communicate these qualities to his parishioners. Come, Lord Jesus! is the fruit of many years of prayer, reflection on Sacred Scripture, and experimentation. This inspiring program is a complete study of the Sunday Readings, including Gospels (Be My Witness), Epistles(Love One Another) and the Old Testament(Give Glory to God) in three separate volumes. Following the Liturgical Calendar and utilizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, members grow in sanctification through prayer, Scripture, Eucharist, and Christian community. Read More Catholic Lens Series Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Join us! Notre Dame Seminary and CCF are co-hosting the Fall 2020 Catholic Lens Series: Living the Gospel in a Fractured Culture. In the four-part series, speakers will explore the foundational principles that guide our Catholic mission of unity in the world and bring a message of hope and encouragement. The first event, Developing a Catholic Lens: The Church as a "Creative Minority," takes place on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. You may attend the series in-person or virtually. In-person events will be held at Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary, and they will be socially-distanced with a 100 attendee maximum per event. Registration is required. Read More	17 6:30p Living Rosary -- October 1st Month View September 17, 2020 Living Rosary -- October 1st Thursday, September 17, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM The Living Rosary is sponsored by the St Josephs Womens Club and will be held in St Joseph Church. Everyone is invited. If you are interested in participating, please call Linda LaBorde at 458-6562. Please practice physical distancing and wear a mask! Read More	18 8:00 Gretna Yard Sale -- CANCELLED 7:00p Gala For Life 2020 For Womens New Life Clinic -- Virtual Event Month View September 18, 2020 Gretna Yard Sale -- CANCELLED Friday, September 18, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM With CDC guidelines in place and with Mother's Day Out using the gym and classrooms, we will not be able to allow the general public to be in the Gymnasium; therefore, there will not be a Yard Sale this year at St Joseph's. Please remember to still give to our Restoration Project. Read More Gala For Life 2020 For Womens New Life Clinic -- Virtual Event Friday, September 18, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM VIRTUAL GALA FOR LIFE Friday, October 2, 2020 Virtual Event 7pm - 8pm Presented by Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS and Ann & Gordon Stevens Join us from the comfort of your home! womansnewlife.com Please join us as we kick off Woman's New Life Clinic's 20th year of helping women in need with a Virtual Gala for Life. While we are unable to gather in person for this year's Gala for Life, we encourage you to gather with your own friends and family in celebration of life. Read More	19 ARCHDIOCESAN NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES Blessing Of The Pets St Joseph Summit Catholic Communications Campaign 1:00p Rosary For Peace 4:30p Virtual Oktoberfest @ St Angela Merici Month View September 19, 2020 ARCHDIOCESAN NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES Saturday, September 19 With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. The Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering a class series in the SymptoPro™ Method of Natural Family Planning. This series will be conducted by Kelly Donahue of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This is a virtual class series utilizing Zoom. The dates of the class series are September 5, September 19, October 3 and October 31, 2020. The Zoom class hours are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The class on October 31, 2020 will be in-person rather than via Zoom. The cost is $105.00 and includes all classes and materials. Preregistration is required. Register online Read More Blessing Of The Pets Saturday, September 19 In honor of the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals, we will be blessing all pets at 10:00 am October 3, 2020 at St Anthony Church 924 Monroe St Gretna in yard next to Rectory, and at St Joseph Church & Shrine 610 6th St Gretna at 6:00 pm on October 3, 2020 in the Holy Family Garden. Read More St Joseph Summit Saturday, September 19 St. Joseph – The Model of Manhood and Fatherhood – St. Joseph is the patron of the Holy Catholic Church, the patron of families and the patron of fathers. St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Christ, is a powerful intercessor for Catholic men who can help men grow in holiness and become heroic men of Christ. Men need St. Joseph in their corner! Summit Topics – Topics include: · Who is St. Joseph? - St. Joseph the Patron of the Church, families and fathers · The Virtues of St. Joseph as a model for men · How St. Joseph can help men · Consecration to St. Joseph Speakers – Featured speakers will include: · Father Donald Calloway is a priest of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and author of the best-selling Consecration to St. Joseph. · Jeff Cavins is an international speaker, best-selling author, pilgrimage leader and originator of the Great Adventure Bible series. · Dr. Tim Gray is the founder of the Augustine Institute and Formed.org and author of numerous books and bible studies. · Devin Schadt is the founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, author of the LEAD program and the author of a number of books. About HeroicMen.com – HeroicMen.com is a joint venture between the Augustine Institute and the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance and is focused on helping Catholic men fulfill the heroic mission engage in the spiritual combat to become great men, great fathers and great leaders who build Christ’s Holy Catholic Church. When: October 17, 2020 from 11 am – 1 pm Central time. Watch live or watch later – Men who register can watch the Summit live or can watch or listen to the speakers any time after the event. Cost – FREE. How to Register – Go to HeroicMen.com to register. Read More Catholic Communications Campaign September 19, 12:00 AM - September 20, 11:30 PM We are taking up the collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your support helps the CCC connect people to Christ, in the United States and around the world, through the Internet, television, radio, and print media. Half the funds we collect remain here in the Archdiocese of New Orleans to support local efforts. Be a part of this campaign to spread the Gospel message. Support the collection today! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc. Read More Rosary For Peace Saturday, September 19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM A Monthly Rosary For Peace for law enforcement, emergency personnel, firefighters, military, and peace in the world will be held at St Joseph Church. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call Mary Grace at 504-367-7515. Read More Virtual Oktoberfest @ St Angela Merici Saturday, September 19, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM A Fundraiser for St. Angela Merici School! virtualoktoberfest.eventbrite.com St. Angela Merici School is excited to announce Virtual Oktoberfest 2020! We've partnered with Dorignac's Food Center to bring you an authentic selection of Oktoberfest beers and Kevin Creley & Bridget Putre-Creley, the husband & wife team behind bavariandaytours.com, for this one-of-a-kind experience. They have over 20 years of experience showing travelers from all over the world this part of Europe & will lead us through a virtual tour of Oktoberfest from Munich. Virtual Event Activities: Oktoberfest/Bavarian Culture Discussion \| Beer & Food Tasting/History \| Kids Oktoberfest Crafting Activity \| German Trivia Contest REGISTER BY VISITING virtualoktoberfest.eventbrite.com Read More
20 Catholic Communications Campaign 11:00 Special Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence 2:30p Life Chain Kick-Off Rally 3:00p SUNDAY AND MONDAY BINGO'S AT GRETNA BINGO PALACE BENEFIT ST JOSEPH RESTORATION Month View September 20, 2020 Catholic Communications Campaign September 19, 12:00 AM - September 20, 11:30 PM We are taking up the collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your support helps the CCC connect people to Christ, in the United States and around the world, through the Internet, television, radio, and print media. Half the funds we collect remain here in the Archdiocese of New Orleans to support local efforts. Be a part of this campaign to spread the Gospel message. Support the collection today! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc. Read More Special Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence Sunday, September 20, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Sunday October 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Louis Cathedral. Since 1994, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has offered a special Mass for those families who have been affected by violence. This Mass is an opportunity for our community to pray together for reconciliation and healing and to ask God’s help as we strive to build a more peaceful society free of the violence that so deeply harms us all. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will observe the Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence on Sunday October 25 th at the 11:00 am Mass at St. Louis Cathedral. Regretfully, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to gather in large numbers this year and will not have the customary reserved seating and reception for the families and survivors of violence. The Mass will be televised on WLAE-TV and live-streamed at http://thedailymass.com/. We hope that you will be able to attend through these means of social media. Archbishop Aymond expresses his prayerful hope that all will join their prayers with his in solidarity with those who have lost loved ones to violence. Read More Life Chain Kick-Off Rally Sunday, September 20, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Join Us At Life Chain Kick-Off Rally Oct. 4; Stand for Life, Learn About Love Life Amendment You Can Also Sign Up for 40 Days for Life at Event Life Chain Kick-Off Rally Sunday, Oct. 4 • 2:30-4 PM Veterans Memorial Park, Metairie (Median Across from Lakeside Mall) Please join us for our Life Chain Kick-Off Rally at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Veterans Memorial Park in Metairie. The park is located across from Lakeside Mall. Together we will stand for life, and signs will be provided to participants. We hope to bring awareness to the Love Life Amendment, which will be on the ballot on Nov. 3, the same day we elect a president. This pro-life amendment to the Louisiana Constitution simply ensures no right to abortion or funding of abortion can be found in our state's constitution. During the event, individuals can also sign up for our 40 Days for Life campaign, which is Sept. 23 through Nov. 4. We hope you will also attend our Opening Vigil Prayer Service at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Women's Healthcare Center, 2701 General Pershing, New Orleans. Read More SUNDAY AND MONDAY BINGO'S AT GRETNA BINGO PALACE BENEFIT ST JOSEPH RESTORATION Sunday, September 20, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM St Joseph Church has the 3:00 slots on Sundays and Mondays at the Gretna Bingo Palace. Please come out to play BINGO and support our Church. Read More	21 Zoom Meeting On Oberammaggau Pilgrimage Catechesis On The Mass By Deacon Thomas PEACE AND PURPOSE BOOK DRIVE 9:30p 68th ANNUAL RED MASS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Month View September 21, 2020 Zoom Meeting On Oberammaggau Pilgrimage Monday, September 21 Please join us on a ZOOM meeting with our Collette Travel Rep, Mr Michael Sprute, as he answers any questions you may have on our upcoming Pilgrimage to Austria, Switzerland, and Germany culminating in the Passion Play in Oberammaggau Germany. ZOOM meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Monday October 5, 2020. You can click this message or enter https://collette.zoom.us/j/2417215300 to join the meeting. Hope to see you all there! Read More Catechesis On The Mass By Deacon Thomas Monday, September 21 Come and join Deacon Thomas as he helps to break open the Word and the Sacrament by discussing all the aspects of the Mass. Starting Monday August 24 at 4 pm in the Social Room and going every Monday through October 12. Read More PEACE AND PURPOSE BOOK DRIVE Monday, September 21 Do you have any paperback books that contain Words Of Hope, Inspiration, and Healing? Donate them to the Rotary Club who will bring these paperback books to the Jefferson Parish Correction Centers to be given to the inmates so that they may grow in wisdom, love, and faith. This book drive is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Westwego, LA along with River Church of Harvey La. Book Drive runs September 13 - November 9, 2020. For information, email Rotarians: grannyjenbourg@gmail.com or Robert@riverchurchnola.com Read More 68th ANNUAL RED MASS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Monday, September 21, 9:30 PM The Saint Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association, in conjunction with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, announce the celebration of the 68th Annual Red Mass, invoking the Holy Spirit upon the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, will be the principal celebrant. Reverend Mike Kettenring, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, will be the homilist. Members of the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, as well as the public, are invited to attend. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed in the Cathedral. Read More	22 5:45 That Man Is You! Starting Back In The Fall -- September 11th 6:30p Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 8:00p The General Membership Meeting of the David Crockett Steam Fire Co. No. 1 Month View September 22, 2020 That Man Is You! Starting Back In The Fall -- September 11th Tuesday, September 22, 5:45 AM - 7:30 AM TMIY is back this coming fall! Starting Friday September 11 -- 5:45 am Breakfast, 6:20 Presentation, 7:30 dismissal. Whether you plan to meet in person, plan to meet virtually, or need to do a combination of the two, we've got you covered! Men need spiritual development now more than ever. Don't delay. Let's get started! Read More Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tuesday, September 22, 6:30 PM In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help from this icon pictured on the left) we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. This picture of the Blessed Mother with her Divine Son above has helped her provide strength, comfort and even miracles to the faithful for centuries! Come join us for Mass and Novena. Read More The General Membership Meeting of the David Crockett Steam Fire Co. No. 1 Tuesday, September 22, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Do you want to be a volunteer fire fighter or belong to a company of dedicated first responders? Consider becoming a Volunteer Firefighter or an Honorary Member. Meetings are held once a month on Fourth Tuesday of the Month. Click on links on St Joseph Website for application. Read More	23 Special On-Demand webinar for 2022 Oberammaggau Pilgrimage with Fr. Gary 1:00p Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study 6:30p Catholic Lens Series Month View September 23, 2020 Special On-Demand webinar for 2022 Oberammaggau Pilgrimage with Fr. Gary Wednesday, September 23 Pilgrimage Dates are June 3 -12, 2022 ++ Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oberammergau Passion Play The distinct cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria await you. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. Your time in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” includes a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour. While in Innsbruck, enjoy a panoramic visit to this city’s Olympic landmarks. In beautiful Salzburg, stroll through Mirabell Gardens and along the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace). Have dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter’s. Fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Your amazing journey concludes in the charming village of Oberammergau. Here you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story. Register now to view this special On-Demand webinar! Read More Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study Wednesday, September 23, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study -- In St Anthony Parish Office/Hall -- Thursdays at 10:30 in St Anthony Rectory ++ Also at 1 pm St Joseph has their CLJ in the St Joseph Social Room ++ Please join us for either++ It’s a program that was developed in the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, USA in the late sixties and early seventies by Father Conley Bertrand, a parish priest. Graced with a love for prayer and Scripture and an ardent zeal, he sought to communicate these qualities to his parishioners. Come, Lord Jesus! is the fruit of many years of prayer, reflection on Sacred Scripture, and experimentation. This inspiring program is a complete study of the Sunday Readings, including Gospels (Be My Witness), Epistles(Love One Another) and the Old Testament(Give Glory to God) in three separate volumes. Following the Liturgical Calendar and utilizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, members grow in sanctification through prayer, Scripture, Eucharist, and Christian community. Read More Catholic Lens Series Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Join us! Notre Dame Seminary and CCF are co-hosting the Fall 2020 Catholic Lens Series: Living the Gospel in a Fractured Culture. In the four-part series, speakers will explore the foundational principles that guide our Catholic mission of unity in the world and bring a message of hope and encouragement. The first event, Developing a Catholic Lens: The Church as a "Creative Minority," takes place on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. You may attend the series in-person or virtually. In-person events will be held at Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary, and they will be socially-distanced with a 100 attendee maximum per event. Registration is required. Read More	24 Living Rosary -- October 1st Retreat Schedule 2020-21 for Saint Joseph Abbey Month View September 24, 2020 Living Rosary -- October 1st Thursday, September 24 The Living Rosary is sponsored by the St Josephs Womens Club and will be held in St Joseph Church on October 1st at 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited. If you are interested in participating, please call Debbie Swiler at 504-361-0619. Please practice physical distancing and wear a mask! Read More Retreat Schedule 2020-21 for Saint Joseph Abbey Thursday, September 24 Retreat Schedule 2020-21 for Saint Joseph Abbey The Retreat Center at Saint Joseph Abbey announces its 2020-21 schedule for retreats sponsored by the Abbey. Each retreat includes conferences organized by the Abbey monks, common prayer, and reconciliation. The theme this year is "Be Not Afraid: Finding God's Peace Amidst Life's Uncertainties." Visit www.saintjosephabbey.com/abbey-retreats for dates and more information. Upcoming Willwoods Married Couples Retreats at the Abbey can also be found at this link. Established in 1978, the Willwoods community provides opportunities for growth and enrichment through its Faith and Marriage Apostolate. For more information, contact Jason Angelette at 504-830-3716 or visit www.FaithandMarriage.org. Read More	25 8:00 Gretna Yard Sale -- CANCELLED 7:00p Gala For Life 2020 For Womens New Life Clinic -- Virtual Event Month View September 25, 2020 Gretna Yard Sale -- CANCELLED Friday, September 25, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM With CDC guidelines in place and with Mother's Day Out using the gym and classrooms, we will not be able to allow the general public to be in the Gymnasium; therefore, there will not be a Yard Sale this year at St Joseph's. Please remember to still give to our Restoration Project. Read More Gala For Life 2020 For Womens New Life Clinic -- Virtual Event Friday, September 25, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM VIRTUAL GALA FOR LIFE Friday, October 2, 2020 Virtual Event 7pm - 8pm Presented by Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS and Ann & Gordon Stevens Join us from the comfort of your home! womansnewlife.com Please join us as we kick off Woman's New Life Clinic's 20th year of helping women in need with a Virtual Gala for Life. While we are unable to gather in person for this year's Gala for Life, we encourage you to gather with your own friends and family in celebration of life. Read More	26 ARCHDIOCESAN NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES Blessing Of The Pets St Joseph Summit 4:30p Virtual Oktoberfest @ St Angela Merici Month View September 26, 2020 ARCHDIOCESAN NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES Saturday, September 26 With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for couples to plan their families. It is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. The Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering a class series in the SymptoPro™ Method of Natural Family Planning. This series will be conducted by Kelly Donahue of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This is a virtual class series utilizing Zoom. The dates of the class series are September 5, September 19, October 3 and October 31, 2020. The Zoom class hours are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The class on October 31, 2020 will be in-person rather than via Zoom. The cost is $105.00 and includes all classes and materials. Preregistration is required. Register online Read More Blessing Of The Pets Saturday, September 26 In honor of the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals, we will be blessing all pets at 10:00 am October 3, 2020 at St Anthony Church 924 Monroe St Gretna in yard next to Rectory, and at St Joseph Church & Shrine 610 6th St Gretna at 6:00 pm on October 3, 2020 in the Holy Family Garden. Read More St Joseph Summit Saturday, September 26 St. Joseph – The Model of Manhood and Fatherhood – St. Joseph is the patron of the Holy Catholic Church, the patron of families and the patron of fathers. St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Christ, is a powerful intercessor for Catholic men who can help men grow in holiness and become heroic men of Christ. Men need St. Joseph in their corner! Summit Topics – Topics include: · Who is St. Joseph? - St. Joseph the Patron of the Church, families and fathers · The Virtues of St. Joseph as a model for men · How St. Joseph can help men · Consecration to St. Joseph Speakers – Featured speakers will include: · Father Donald Calloway is a priest of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and author of the best-selling Consecration to St. Joseph. · Jeff Cavins is an international speaker, best-selling author, pilgrimage leader and originator of the Great Adventure Bible series. · Dr. Tim Gray is the founder of the Augustine Institute and Formed.org and author of numerous books and bible studies. · Devin Schadt is the founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, author of the LEAD program and the author of a number of books. About HeroicMen.com – HeroicMen.com is a joint venture between the Augustine Institute and the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance and is focused on helping Catholic men fulfill the heroic mission engage in the spiritual combat to become great men, great fathers and great leaders who build Christ’s Holy Catholic Church. When: October 17, 2020 from 11 am – 1 pm Central time. Watch live or watch later – Men who register can watch the Summit live or can watch or listen to the speakers any time after the event. Cost – FREE. How to Register – Go to HeroicMen.com to register. Read More Virtual Oktoberfest @ St Angela Merici Saturday, September 26, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM A Fundraiser for St. Angela Merici School! virtualoktoberfest.eventbrite.com St. Angela Merici School is excited to announce Virtual Oktoberfest 2020! We've partnered with Dorignac's Food Center to bring you an authentic selection of Oktoberfest beers and Kevin Creley & Bridget Putre-Creley, the husband & wife team behind bavariandaytours.com, for this one-of-a-kind experience. They have over 20 years of experience showing travelers from all over the world this part of Europe & will lead us through a virtual tour of Oktoberfest from Munich. Virtual Event Activities: Oktoberfest/Bavarian Culture Discussion \| Beer & Food Tasting/History \| Kids Oktoberfest Crafting Activity \| German Trivia Contest REGISTER BY VISITING virtualoktoberfest.eventbrite.com Read More
27 11:00 Special Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence 2:30p Life Chain Kick-Off Rally 3:00p SUNDAY AND MONDAY BINGO'S AT GRETNA BINGO PALACE BENEFIT ST JOSEPH RESTORATION Month View September 27, 2020 Special Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence Sunday, September 27, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Sunday October 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Louis Cathedral. Since 1994, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has offered a special Mass for those families who have been affected by violence. This Mass is an opportunity for our community to pray together for reconciliation and healing and to ask God’s help as we strive to build a more peaceful society free of the violence that so deeply harms us all. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will observe the Mass for Victims and Survivors of Violence on Sunday October 25 th at the 11:00 am Mass at St. Louis Cathedral. Regretfully, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to gather in large numbers this year and will not have the customary reserved seating and reception for the families and survivors of violence. The Mass will be televised on WLAE-TV and live-streamed at http://thedailymass.com/. We hope that you will be able to attend through these means of social media. Archbishop Aymond expresses his prayerful hope that all will join their prayers with his in solidarity with those who have lost loved ones to violence. Read More Life Chain Kick-Off Rally Sunday, September 27, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Join Us At Life Chain Kick-Off Rally Oct. 4; Stand for Life, Learn About Love Life Amendment You Can Also Sign Up for 40 Days for Life at Event Life Chain Kick-Off Rally Sunday, Oct. 4 • 2:30-4 PM Veterans Memorial Park, Metairie (Median Across from Lakeside Mall) Please join us for our Life Chain Kick-Off Rally at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Veterans Memorial Park in Metairie. The park is located across from Lakeside Mall. Together we will stand for life, and signs will be provided to participants. We hope to bring awareness to the Love Life Amendment, which will be on the ballot on Nov. 3, the same day we elect a president. This pro-life amendment to the Louisiana Constitution simply ensures no right to abortion or funding of abortion can be found in our state's constitution. During the event, individuals can also sign up for our 40 Days for Life campaign, which is Sept. 23 through Nov. 4. We hope you will also attend our Opening Vigil Prayer Service at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Women's Healthcare Center, 2701 General Pershing, New Orleans. Read More SUNDAY AND MONDAY BINGO'S AT GRETNA BINGO PALACE BENEFIT ST JOSEPH RESTORATION Sunday, September 27, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM St Joseph Church has the 3:00 slots on Sundays and Mondays at the Gretna Bingo Palace. Please come out to play BINGO and support our Church. Read More	28 Catechesis On The Mass By Deacon Thomas PEACE AND PURPOSE BOOK DRIVE 7:00p Zoom Meeting On Oberammaggau Pilgrimage 9:30p 68th ANNUAL RED MASS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Month View September 28, 2020 Catechesis On The Mass By Deacon Thomas Monday, September 28 Come and join Deacon Thomas as he helps to break open the Word and the Sacrament by discussing all the aspects of the Mass. Starting Monday August 24 at 4 pm in the Social Room and going every Monday through October 12. Read More PEACE AND PURPOSE BOOK DRIVE Monday, September 28 Do you have any paperback books that contain Words Of Hope, Inspiration, and Healing? Donate them to the Rotary Club who will bring these paperback books to the Jefferson Parish Correction Centers to be given to the inmates so that they may grow in wisdom, love, and faith. This book drive is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Westwego, LA along with River Church of Harvey La. Book Drive runs September 13 - November 9, 2020. For information, email Rotarians: grannyjenbourg@gmail.com or Robert@riverchurchnola.com Read More Zoom Meeting On Oberammaggau Pilgrimage Monday, September 28, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Please join us on a ZOOM meeting with our Collette Travel Rep, Mr Michael Sprute, as he answers any questions you may have on our upcoming Pilgrimage to Austria, Switzerland, and Germany culminating in the Passion Play in Oberammaggau Germany. ZOOM meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Monday October 5, 2020. You can click this message or enter https://collette.zoom.us/j/2417215300 to join the meeting. Hope to see you all there! Read More 68th ANNUAL RED MASS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Monday, September 28, 9:30 PM The Saint Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association, in conjunction with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, announce the celebration of the 68th Annual Red Mass, invoking the Holy Spirit upon the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, will be the principal celebrant. Reverend Mike Kettenring, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, will be the homilist. Members of the bench and bar of the State of Louisiana, as well as the public, are invited to attend. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed in the Cathedral. Read More	29 5:45 That Man Is You! Starting Back In The Fall -- September 11th 6:30p Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Month View September 29, 2020 That Man Is You! Starting Back In The Fall -- September 11th Tuesday, September 29, 5:45 AM - 7:30 AM TMIY is back this coming fall! Starting Friday September 11 -- 5:45 am Breakfast, 6:20 Presentation, 7:30 dismissal. Whether you plan to meet in person, plan to meet virtually, or need to do a combination of the two, we've got you covered! Men need spiritual development now more than ever. Don't delay. Let's get started! Read More Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tuesday, September 29, 6:30 PM In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Mother of Perpetual Help from this icon pictured on the left) we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. This picture of the Blessed Mother with her Divine Son above has helped her provide strength, comfort and even miracles to the faithful for centuries! Come join us for Mass and Novena. Read More	30 Special On-Demand webinar for 2022 Oberammaggau Pilgrimage with Fr. Gary Save the Date -- Advent Mission -- November 23-25 @ St Anthony 1:00p Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study 6:30p Catholic Lens Series Month View September 30, 2020 Special On-Demand webinar for 2022 Oberammaggau Pilgrimage with Fr. Gary Wednesday, September 30 Pilgrimage Dates are June 3 -12, 2022 ++ Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oberammergau Passion Play The distinct cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria await you. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. Your time in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” includes a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour. While in Innsbruck, enjoy a panoramic visit to this city’s Olympic landmarks. In beautiful Salzburg, stroll through Mirabell Gardens and along the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace). Have dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter’s. Fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Your amazing journey concludes in the charming village of Oberammergau. Here you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story. Register now to view this special On-Demand webinar! Read More Save the Date -- Advent Mission -- November 23-25 @ St Anthony Wednesday, September 30 Mr Matt Rousso with Maryknoll Mission Education will give our Advent Mission the week before Advent from November 23rd through the 25th starting at 7pm. The Mission's Theme is Pope Francis's Encyclical "The Joy Of The Gospel". Copies of the book will be available free of charge before the start of the mission so that everyone can start reading and relating before the beginnine of the mission. Mr. Matt Rousso has directed mission immersion programs in Latin and Central America for seminarians, adults and youth as a Maryknoll Mission educator. He has been director of the New Orleans Maryknoll Mission Center in New Orleans, located near the Archdiocesan Chancery, for more than 25 years. Maryknoll is the first Catholic foreign missionary society in the U.S., founded more than 100 years ago. Please make plans to attend this Mission. Read More Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study Wednesday, September 30, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Come Lord Jesus! Bible Study -- In St Anthony Parish Office/Hall -- Thursdays at 10:30 in St Anthony Rectory ++ Also at 1 pm St Joseph has their CLJ in the St Joseph Social Room ++ Please join us for either++ It’s a program that was developed in the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, USA in the late sixties and early seventies by Father Conley Bertrand, a parish priest. Graced with a love for prayer and Scripture and an ardent zeal, he sought to communicate these qualities to his parishioners. Come, Lord Jesus! is the fruit of many years of prayer, reflection on Sacred Scripture, and experimentation. This inspiring program is a complete study of the Sunday Readings, including Gospels (Be My Witness), Epistles(Love One Another) and the Old Testament(Give Glory to God) in three separate volumes. Following the Liturgical Calendar and utilizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, members grow in sanctification through prayer, Scripture, Eucharist, and Christian community. Read More Catholic Lens Series Wednesday, September 30, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Join us! Notre Dame Seminary and CCF are co-hosting the Fall 2020 Catholic Lens Series: Living the Gospel in a Fractured Culture. In the four-part series, speakers will explore the foundational principles that guide our Catholic mission of unity in the world and bring a message of hope and encouragement. The first event, Developing a Catholic Lens: The Church as a "Creative Minority," takes place on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. You may attend the series in-person or virtually. In-person events will be held at Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary, and they will be socially-distanced with a 100 attendee maximum per event. Registration is required. Read More