Be a part of history by adding your personal, parish/ministry or business name to the credits as a supporter of WLAE-TV’s upcoming film: Formed: Notre Dame Seminary and the Path to Priesthood. Visit wlae.com/seminary to see the brochure and to donate online. For more info, email [email protected]. WLAE is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. Donations must be received by August 31 for inclusion at the red carpet premiere on September 15. After the local and statewide public television premieres, the film will be available on YouTube @WLAETV.

Do you know someone who has left the faith or walks through life aimless and without purpose? Most of those who leave the faith do so by the age of 24, and yet these are often our most forgotten brothers and sisters. Hi, I'm Daniel Augustin, a missionary with FOCUS (The Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Through personal prayer I believe that Christ has called me to live mission in a radical way on the college campus and minister to the future generation. I have often believed mission could only be lived in the poorest and most remote of countries, but this isn't true. The mission that God gives us is first and foremost to our families and communities, the people of our own country. FOCUS seeks to bring the faith to students or even deepen the faith they already have through authentic friendships, bible studies, prayer, and mission trips. With over 850 missionaries on over 150 campuses, FOCUS has seen great success with this model, and I personally have had my own life enriched by my missionaries on LSU's campus. To participate in the mission I need the support of generous people like you, and I ask all of you to prayerfully consider supporting the mission. If you are interested and would like to know more, please feel free to fill out a contact card to set up a meeting with me. I will also be at the back of Church after Masses at St Joseph on Saturday July 29th and Sunday July 30th. Thank you and God Bless. Daniel can also be reached by email: [email protected] or by phone 985-788-9828

Dear Westbank Catholic Men, This is an invitation. I’m Father Steve, the director at Archbishop Shaw and I’m inviting you as an alumnus to something important. And the invitation has nothing to do with asking you for a donation. I’m inviting you to a retreat that will help you receive God’s peace and joy in your life. I’m personally inviting you to this special retreat and asking you to say yes. Also, invite a friend or neighbor to go with you. I made the ACTS retreat three months ago and I can tell you it really was personally impactful. The ACTS RETREAT – will be At Our Lady of Holy Cross University. It’s on July 20, 21, 22 and 23. You must register and pay the deposit of $100.00 on line. Register here: https://www.archbishopshaw.org/ministry/worship/acts-retreat/ What is ACTS?- ACTS is retreat for men. It’s a full 3 days. It starts on a Thursday evening and ends on a Sunday Morning. Although the retreat takes place at Our Lady of Holy Cross University in Algiers-- we depart from St. John Bosco in Woodmere at 6:00pm on Thursday the 20th; and we come back to St. John Bosco for the 12 noon Mass on Sunday. Why Go? 1. ACTS will help you get closer to God 2. There are lots of good men who will be going on it. It will help you feel that you are not alone. 3. You will come away with a much better perspective on your life and with a heart full of gratitude. 4. It will strengthen you in your family life. 5. Every Christian man should do something to nourish their spiritual life Why go? Why not? You are a Shaw graduate. Invite a friend of yours to go. All men are eligible. Set your life’s course stronger with God for the rest of your journey. What will it be like? IT’S A BEAUTIFUL RETREAT. It will be well prepared for you by a team- keeping you in an environment of fraternity, prayer and fellowship. Trust the process- it’s a wonderful experience. Questions--Fr. Steve, Chad Sherman, Wade Perrin (St. John Bosco), Pat Connick (82’), Ray Davis (82’), Kevin Nanne (04) Cost $350.00 but do not let that dissuade you. Scholarships are available and we will make it reasonable for all who want to come to come Write to Father Steve at [email protected] Or call him 201-259-7263 (cell) Updates will be given periodically. Please Register now—by July 4th. Come on……. take a chance and tell Our Lord Jesus that He is a priority in your life. Go and experience something that will really help you to become the man God is calling you to be. Your Friend in Don Bosco, Fr. Steve Ryan SDB-- Director

West Bank High Catholic Religion St Martha Church 2555 Apollo Ave Harvey LA 70058 August 19, 2023 Registration from 10:00-10:30am Required parent/student meeting Saturdays 9:00-12:00 Once a month Open to students who are in 9,10,11 & 12 grade and are not currently receiving religions instruction. St. Martha Church 2555 Apollo Ave, Harvey, LA 70058 504-366-1604 St. Martha Church West Bank High Catholic Religion 9th graders 11th graders 10th graders 12th grade Meeting Dates Saturday 9:00 am- 12:00 pm St. Martha Cafeteria September 16, 2023 October 21, 2023 November 11, 2023 December 16, 2023 January 13, 2024 February 3, 2024 March 16, 2024 April 6, 2024 May 4, 2024 St. Martha Cafeteria August 19, 2023 10:00 am There is a $40.00 fee* check can be made out to cash accepted Venmo accepted Forms will be at the meeting Parent and student need to bepresent Registration * if you cannot afford the fee- please speakwith someone the day of registration. Contact: Cathy [email protected]