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St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

105 Bonnabel Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005

www.scschurch.com

Pastor: Fr. Tim Hedrick Parochial Vicar: Fr. Andrew Gutierrez

Office Hours: Monday — Friday 8:30 am — 4:30 pm

Parish Phone: 504-835-9343 Parish Fax: 504-835-1525 Parish Emergency Line: 504-833-8507 St. Vincent de Paul Assistance: 504-267-9507

Mass Schedule

Monday — Friday 9:00 am Wednesday 6:00 pm Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am *(Childcare Available) 5:30 pm * Childcare/Nursery is located in the Melancon Center.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday 8:30 am Wednesday 8:30 am and 5:30 pm Friday 8:30 am Saturday 3:00 pm Or By Appointment

Devotions

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Tues 9:30 am in Church) Rosary (Mon — Fri 8:15 am in Church)

Rosary (Mon 6 pm in Church)

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School

400 Codifer Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 www.scsgators.org

Principal: Mrs. Kimberlie Kilroy

School Phone: 504-831-1166 School Fax: 504-833-8982

Hearing assistance devices are available in Church. Please see an usher if you need one.

“Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love!”

St. Catherine of siena catholic church September 15, 2019

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Established in 1921

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church 2

Mass Intentions Saturday, September 14 4:00 pm Finnian Jude Blaylock † Clayre Clark Adam Christopher Dicks † Anna Blanchard Gleason † Fr. Tim Hedrick Norvie Hicks † Norman and Carrie Leaveau † Harris Lemoine Bob McMann John A. Morrow, Sr. † Henry Schneider, Jr. † Gary Michael Spiess, Sr. † Ricardo Tarajano † Sherri Ann Tircuit † Catherine B. Truitt † Dorothy Wright † Sunday, September 15 7:00 am Marie and Charles Derbes † 9:00 am Living and deceased members of the Rosary Altar Society 11:00 am Kathleen Aubin Rachel and Robert Burke † Raymond Gambel † Anna Blanchard Gleason † Herbert Goudeau Louis Rex Hebert, Jr. † John T. Fontenot † Norman and Carrie Leaveau † Bob McMann Noll Family Parish Family Randy Perrone † Dr. Mark J. Peters † Ida H. Rousselle † Henry Schneider, Jr. † Herbert † and Audrey Simpson Dalton Truax † Dorothy Wright † 5:30 pm Parish Family Monday, September 16 9:00 am Mr. John N. Comfort, Sr. † Tuesday, September 17 9:00 am Mark Landry Wednesday, September 18 9:00 am Brock Harris 6:00 pm Raymond Gambel † Thursday, September 19 9:00 am Denise Giles Friday, September 20 9:00 am Anna Gleason †

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Readings First Reading: “Why should your wrath blaze up against your own people, whom you brought out of Egypt?” (Exodus 32). Psalm: I will rise and go to my father (Psalm 51). Second Reading: The grace of our Lord has been abundant (1 Timothy 1). Gospel: There is great rejoicing in heaven and among the angels when a sinner repents (Luke 15).

Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-10; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Sunday: Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 [10-13]

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Monday: Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian Tuesday: St. Robert Bellarmine Thursday: St. Januarius Friday: Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang and Companions Saturday: St. Matthew Scripture Reflection Welcome to “Lost and Found Sunday”! Just in case being in church makes us proudly consider ourselves especially religious, today’s Gospel suggests that we’d be wiser to admit that we’re sometimes lost. Then we’ll eventually be happily counted among Jesus’ “found,” because today Jesus focuses on a lost sheep, lost coin, lost son. Jesus does so because the Pharisees and scribes, proudly considering themselves especially religious, “began to complain” that Jesus “welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So Jesus warns them—and us—to stop judging others. Marvel instead that God’s amazing grace has found us! Indeed, we should become Jesus’ friends lovingly trying to find others. So Exodus asks, if God “relented in punishment” and pardoned us, shouldn’t we forgive fellow sinners graciously? Even Paul admits his “arrogance” as “foremost among sinners.” We too, happy at being “mercifully treated,” should share with everyone else Jesus’ unfailing patience.

Archdiocesan Family Prayer Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our archdiocese have appreciated the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in times of war, disaster, epidemic and illness. We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect to the life and dignity of all people. Bless parents that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us that we may be a holy family. Amen. St. Catherine of Siena Parish Prayer God, Our Father, we thank you for our parish community of St. Catherine of Siena. Thank you for the many blessings that you have given us, but especially for calling us to serve as disciples of your son, Jesus Christ. As we gather today, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide us in everything that we do. Transform our hearts and lead us closer to you. Help us always to seek to be a parish that is Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love. We ask all of these things in the name of Jesus, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother. St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us! St. Michael the Archangel Prayer St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Memorials

The Sanctuary Candles are In Memory of Catherine Adler and In Memory of Louise Fernandez

The Divine Mercy candles are In Memory of Meghan Gumbelivicius

The candles at the Our Lady of Fatima shrine are In Memory of Dr. Joan Ezekiel

Contact Frances Skiffington at 834-1709 or [email protected] for dedications.

Prayer & Worship

Our Mission

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish

exists to form and send forth a community of disciples of Jesus Christ

who witness by joyfully living the Gospel.


Parish News

New Parishioners: Welcome! Please extend a warm welcome to St. Catherine of Siena’s newest parishioners. We look forward to their involvement in parish life!

• Frank, Sara, Ellie, and Mila de Boer • Chris, Annie, Christopher, Letty, and James Heard Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following children who were baptized recently at St. Catherine:

• Graham Michael Gerhold, child of Elliot and Michelle Gerhold • William Michael Palestina, child of Joseph and Kori Palestina • Christopher Daniel Roser, child of Matthew and Amanda Roser Catholic Communications Campaign: September 14-15 This weekend, 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.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: September 15 If you’ve been coming to Mass for a while, but are not Catholic, we invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith. Come meet some faithful Catholics who love the Lord and would consider it a privilege to get to know you. Our parish recently began a set of sessions to share with others the truths of the Catholic faith and the fellowship of our church family. We invite you to learn what Catholics believe, in an open and welcoming environment. These sessions also are opportunities for you to ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church. Sessions are always held on Sunday, 9-11 am, in the parish office conference room. Feel free to come to any session. Please give us a call if you have questions or would like further information, at 957-7100 or email us at [email protected]. You also may wish to visit scschurch.com/rcia. In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the soul of Laurie Pourciau “Cookie” Bartley and Patricia Ann Guinta. Eternal rest grant unto Laurie and unto Patricia, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

Safe Environment Training: September 19 The Archdiocese of New Orleans is committed to the safety and well-being of all children who participate in Church sponsored youth activities or attend Catholic schools. All new volunteers or employees must attend our Safe Environment Workshop on Thursday, September 19, at 6:30 pm in the Barrett Complex. This training course must be renewed every three years. Please contact Paula Atchley at 835-9343 with questions or concerns. Fr. Jacob DuMont on Forgiveness: September 21 Fr. Jacob DuMont, LC, will speak on “Forgiveness” at the annual morning

of reflection sponsored by the St. Catherine of Siena Rosary Altar Society, on Saturday, September 21, 8:30-noon, in the Melancon Center. Fr. Jacob is local superior for the Legionaries of Christ community, serves as chaplain for the Young Catholic Profession-als chapter of New Orleans, and also is serving at Notre Dame Seminary as a part-time spiritual director for the seminarians. Please respond to Miranda at the church office, 835-9343, if you plan to attend.

Prime Time Reminder: September 23 There is still time to participate in a “Come Paint Your Pumpkin”

evening. Do not be left out of this fun project benefiting St. Catherine of Siena and showing our parish unity! The class is on Monday, September 23, 6:30 pm, in the Melancon Center. Tickets are available in the parish office. "Over 50 tickets have been sold to date." What a splash the "unity pumpkin" will make in the parish. Thanks for your participation!

Grief Support Program to Begin: October 2 Are you struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one? To assist you in this difficult journey, St. Catherine is offering a Grief Support Group. This 10-week program is designed to guide participants through the four stages of grief using The New Day Journal by Sister Mauryeen O’Brien as well as a variety of activities including prayer, small group discussions, scripture, selected readings, and journaling. The group will meet beginning Wednesday, October 2, from 7-8:30 pm in the Parish Office Conference Room. If you are interested in partici-pating in this program or have any questions, please contact Patricia Lawson at 860-214-2681 or [email protected] or Becky Steppe, [email protected] or 289-6636. Study on The Holy Eucharist: October 16

Please join us beginning on Wednesday, October 16, for “Lectio: Eucharist—Unveiling Scripture and Tradition.” This study on of The Holy Eucharist will meet from 10 am-noon in the Melancon Center. Jesus said, “This is my Body” and, “This is my Blood.” Some say they’re merely symbols of remembrance. Others say they’re really the Body and Blood of Christ, but can’t

explain how that’s possible. The Eucharist is the center-point of the Mass—but why? Acclaimed author and teacher Dr. Brant Pitre rigorously digs down to the biblical roots of the Eucharist, through its foreshadowing in the miraculous events of the Old Testament, the Gospels, and Apostolic teaching. We'll discover firsthand how Christ's Body and Blood are an integral and wondrous part of God's plan for our salvation. Please contact Carol Rooney at [email protected] for more information. Consideration for Those Maintaining the Church lease help our Rosary Altar Society in their consistent and generous work of keeping our beautiful church clean. Kindly take Clarion Herald issues and bulletins home with you or return them to the tables in the narthex as you leave the church.

September 7-8, 2019 General Collection $23,487.84

Weekly Electronic Giving $8,961.50

Poor Box $927.30

Total Collection $33,376.64 Thank you for financially supporting the mission of St.

Catherine Parish. We appreciate your generosity. 7% of the weekly collection is used for missionary outreach.


Saturday, September 14 Sunday, September 15 Monday, September 16 Tuesday, September 17

3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass / Pack 230 (C) 5:00 pm Pack 230 Meeting / Scramble / Chocolate Distribution (G) 5:00 pm Convalidation (C)

SECOND COLLECTION: CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS

CAMPAIGN B Barrett Complex C Church CAF Cafeteria CR Conference Room G Gym MC Melancon Center R Rectory YR Youth Room S School OC Off Campus

7:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am Sunday Mass / Blessing of Catechists (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 10:00 am Baptism (C) 10:00 am PSR (S) 11:00 am Sunday Mass / Children’s Church (C) 11:00 am Childcare (MC) 12:15 pm Baptism (C) 5:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C) 6:30 pm Confirmation (B)

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY

SECOND COLLECTION: CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS

CAMPAIGN

8:00 am Fair Committee (YR) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 3:30 pm Daisy Troop 40550 (MC) 5:00 pm CYO Board (YR) 6:00 pm Rosary for Healing (C) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 6:30 pm KC Meeting (MC) 6:30 pm LTMTP (MC) 7:00 pm Troop 230 Parents (CAF)

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am LTMTP (MC) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 6:30 pm Alpha (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 7:00 pm Vigil Mass Choir Practice (C)

Wednesday, September 18 Thursday, September 19 Friday, September 20 Saturday, September 21

8:00 am Fair Committee (YR) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:45 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 6:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 6:30 pm Safe Environment Training (B) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC)

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 6:00 pm Junior Girl Scout Troop 40061 (B)

8:30 am RAS Day of Reflection / Quarterly Meeting (MC) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 7:00 pm Back to School Bash (OC)

6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (MC) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am School Mass 1st-3rd (C) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 12:30 pm Grandparents Day Mass 4th-7th (C) 2:30 pm Daisy Troop 40871 (MC) 2:30 pm Brownie Troop 41024 (B) 2:30 pm Brownie Troop 40894 (MC) 3:30 pm Daisy Troop 40561 (MC) 5:30 pm Reconciliation (C) 6:00 pm Daily Mass (C) 6:00 pm Fall Volleyball League (G) 7:00 pm CYO With Wednesday (YR)

Weekly Calendar: September 14-21


Parish News The Bible Timeline to Begin: November 4

The Bible Timeline study will begin on Monday, November 4. Meetings will take place from 10 am-noon in the Melancon Center. The Bible Timeline takes participants on a journey through the entire Bible. Participants will go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of

Scripture. The Bible study offers insight on the major people, places, and events of the Bible and how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith. Please contact Carol Rooney at [email protected] for more information or to register. CYO March for Life Pilgrimage: January 21-26 The St. Catherine CYO is taking a life-changing pilgrimage to Washington, DC, for the 46th Rally and March for Life, Tuesday, January 21, through Sunday, January 26, 2020. The pilgrimage also includes a visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the Capitol, Holocaust Museum, Smithsonian Museums, Lincoln Memorial, Supreme Court, Geaux Forth Youth Rally, nightly prayer and youth ministry, and more! Trip departure will be in the evening of the 21st; return will be in the evening on the 26th. The $595 cost includes motor coach transportation and hotel accommodations based on four students or two adults. A deposit will be due on Friday, September 27. *Teens registering without a sponsoring parish/school group, add $100 to cost. SCS Vocation Cross Program On the second Sunday of each month at all Masses, a vocation cross is given to a family or individual who makes a commitment to pray for vocations for a month. Those making this commitment agree to attend the Mass for which they signed up to accept the cross after the homily (a booklet with suggested prayers is provided), and to return the vocation cross and booklet to the church office on the Wednesday before the second Sunday of the following month. A reminder email is sent the week before one’s selected date. If you have questions or want to sign up, please contact Rich and Leslie Baudry, 442-7013, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Pray for our Parish! Bishop Robert Barron has noted that "prayer is not incidental to ministry. It is not decorative. It is the lifeblood of the Church's efforts. Without it, nothing will succeed; without it, no ministers will come forward. At all points, pray, pray, pray." Did you know that our parish has a group of people who have committed to praying for our parish? Each month, they receive an email with specific prayer requests for the needs and direction of our parish, and pray the SCS Parish Prayer daily for those intentions. Would you like to join in this important effort? Contact Joni Maurer, [email protected], to be placed on the list for monthly emails. Social Outreach Opportunity SCS Women's Club is forming teams to cook and deliver meals to Hotel Hope. Hotel Hope is a shelter for homeless women and their children that helps to move these families from homelessness to self-sufficiency. With no kitchen facilities, Hotel Hope depends on volunteers to deliver hot evening meals for the families. Our goal is to cover unmet needs for weekend meals. Please prayerfully consider participating in this social outreach partnership. For more information you may contact Janet Meyers at [email protected] or Carol Pfister at [email protected]. Support for Prison Ministry Initiatives This fall our Parish will again support the Kairos Retreat at Dixon Correctional Institute. The retreat begins on Thursday, October 24, and concludes with the closing ceremony on Sunday, October 27. We are asking that you help. Donations of cookies and also of cards and letters will be most gratefully accepted and will be delivered to the retreat directors by October 22. The St. Catherine prison ministry team prays that the current effort will demonstrate how the parish is “Centered on Christ, and Ablaze With Love!” and will surpass the extremely generous previous responses. For guidelines regarding cookie donations and any other questions, or to have donations picked up, please contact Jackie Appleton, [email protected] or 858-5192.

Prayer for Vocations O Jesus, sent by the Father to reveal His merciful love, give to your Church the gift of young people who are ready to follow you as priests and consecrated religious, to be among your people as a sign of your renewing and saving presence. Holy Virgin, Mother of the Redeemer, you who pondered his word in the depth of your heart, sustain with your motherly intercession our families and parish communities, so that they may help young people to answer generously the call of the Lord. Amen.

—from the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Mount Sacred Heart Provincialate, Hamden, CT

www.ascjus.org / [email protected]


Parish Snapshots

First row (left): Joe Chryssoverges and Lenny Desselle recently gave closets in the church a fresh coat of paint; center and right: Fr. Nile Gross, STL, among whose responsibilities is that of director of sacred liturgy at Notre Dame Seminary, conducted a training workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist; second row (left): new director of music ministry, Lorraine Hess, and assistant director, Stephanie Hellmers, held a “Meet and Greet” for current and potential new members of music ministry (singers and musicians) and shared their vision for the future of music at SCS; right: Junior CYO (6th-7th grade) kickoff! If you missed it, it’s not too late to join! Contact youth minister Mary Bielski; below (left): Our Lady of Perpetual Help PreK3 students are thrilled with new playground equipment obtained through the generosity of St. Catherine parishioners and as part of the parish tithing program; center, right, and bottom row: members of Troop 230 collected 565 items for the St. Vincent de Paul food bank during their recent food drive and are grateful to everyone who participated


CYO Kickoff!


Archdiocesan News Mind/Body/Spirit Connection—A Holistic Approach to Prayer: September 16 Join Sr. Dorothy Trosclair, executive director of the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (ASC), and Kathy Anzelmo as they lead participants into calming techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation as a way to enter into deeper prayer through imaginative contemplation. The Monday morning class will take place on September 16, 23, and 30, at the ASC, 2501 Maine Avenue, Metairie. The cost is $40 (adjustments can be made). Register at nolacatholic.org/asc or call 861-3254. Lord, Teach Me To Pray: September 16 Do you want to learn to pray or how to improve your prayer life? Lord, Teach Me to Pray is a three-part Ignatian prayer series. It was developed as an outreach program to bring the Holy Spirit into our daily lives in facilitated faith-sharing prayer communities, where the Lord, himself, teaches us to pray. Part 1: Praying Christian Virtues (12 weeks) focuses on the need to develop good religious habits based on the spiritual teachings on Christian virtues, introduces the prayer of meditation and contemplation, Consciousness Examen, what to do for dryness in prayer, and how to listen. Part 2: My 19th Annotation (27 weeks) is the experience of praying the full Ignatian Exercises written by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Part 1 is a prerequisite. Part 3: Discernment and Gifts of the Spirit (14 weeks) focuses on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and St. Ignatius’ Rules of Discernment. Parts 1 and 2 are prerequisites. There will be three groups offered at St. Catherine of Siena this fall. Men’s Part 3 will be offered on Monday evenings at 7 pm beginning on September 16, in the Melancon Center St. John Paul II room. Women’s Part 2 will be offered on Tuesday mornings at 10 am beginning on September 17 in the Melancon Center St. Teresa of Calcutta room. Women’s Part 3 will be offered on Tuesday mornings at 10 am beginning on September 17 in the St. John Paul II room of the Melancon Center. Plans are to offer Part 1 for men and for women starting in January 2020. Go to lordteachmetopray.com or pick up a LTMTP flyer in the narthex of the church to see the full area schedule. Questions? Contact Karen Babbitt, [email protected] or 339-8222.

Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace: September 18 All are invited to join Archbishop Aymond and other community faith leaders on Wednesday, September 18, 7 pm, at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, for an Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace in these challenging times. Seasonal Morning of Prayer: September 20 Our spiritual life participates in Earth’s four seasons. In autumn we gather the gifts we’ve received with gratitude and peace. Join Sr. Jeanne Moore, OP, to celebrate this vibrant season through prayer and reflection. The morning of prayer will take place on Friday, September 20, at the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, 2501 Maine Avenue, Metairie. The cost is $30 (adjustments can be made). Register at nolacatholic.org/asc or call 861-3254.

Weekend Healing Retreat: September 20-22 Jim Murphy and Fr. Bill Henry will be leading “Holiness and Wholeness,” this year’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO) annual Healing Retreat for Men and Women, Friday-Sunday, September 20-22, at Lumen Christi Retreat Center in Schriever. Jim Murphy is outgoing President of International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services, based at the Vatican. He has traveled literally all over the world bringing the Word of God and ministering in the power of the Spirit. Fr. Bill Henry is pastor of St. Joseph Church in Greenville, Mississippi, and a sought-after spiritual director with a special gift of prayer for healing. Both bring their extensive pastoral experience and charismatic healing ministry to this retreat. On-site rooms are available. Commuter registration is also encouraged. For registration and information, please contact CCRNO, at ccrno.org, 828-1368, or [email protected].

Lorraine Hess Prayer Concert: September 24 A prayer concert featuring Lorraine Hess, who began serving as music director at St. Catherine on September 2, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 7 pm, at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, 5500 Saint Mary Street, Metairie. Hess is a nationally published Catholic composer and recording artist with more than 35 years’ experience in music ministry. She has a master’s degree in pastoral studies from the Loyola Institute for Ministry and is a national speaker, singer, and retreat facilitator who has served throughout the country at multiple parishes and national Catholic conferences. For more infor-mation about the prayer concert, call 887-1420.

Magnificat Breakfast: September 28 Magnificat, Metairie Chapter, a ministry for women, is sponsoring a breakfast on Saturday, September 28, at Copeland Tower Suites, 2601 Severn Avenue, Metairie (16th floor), from 9 am-noon. Our speaker, Shirley Levy Dupre, and her husband, Arthur, have been married for 39 years and have 11 children and 19 grandchildren. They work in the Evenings for the Engaged ministry and are presenters on Willwoods Marriage Retreats and Evenings of Supper and Substance. For the last 20 years, Shirley has been a prayer group leader in Mount Carmel Academy's "Come, Lord Jesus" program. Shirley's life is a testament that we can do the impossible when we keep our eyes on Jesus. Come and be uplifted by her testimony of God's faithfulness and power in our lives! Reservations are $22 (check) per person to Magnificat, 1005 Maryland Avenue, Kenner 70062, or $23 through the Magnificat site (google “Magnificat Metairie”). Dancing With the Stars: September 28

Two of our parishioners, Christian and Jennifer Collins, will be Dancing With the Stars to raise money for the Good Shepherd School. This amazing ministry of our Archdiocese provides a Catholic education to children who would otherwise be unable to afford this blessing. No child or family ever pays a bill. The school is completely funded by the generosity of donations. Please help the Collinses do their part to help this wonderful school

by voting for Team Two for $1 per vote, by being a sponsor for the event, or by cheering them on in person on September 28 at the Marriott Hotel downtown. Visit thegoodshepherdschool.org for information on all three ways to support our own SCS dancers! St. Pio of Pietrelcina Relics in NOLA: October 5 Relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina—better known as Padre Pio—will be visiting Notre Dame Seminary in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, on Saturday, October 5, 9 am-6 pm. The Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, will celebrate a Mass in honor of Saint Pio at 8 am in the Chapel at Notre Dame Seminary, 2901 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans. For more information, call 866-7426 or email [email protected].

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Today, throughout the Catholic Church, we celebrate Catechetical Sunday with the theme of "Stay with Us." This is a special observance in each parish as we pray for and ask God's blessings upon all those who share in the important work of catechesis and Christian formation. Those who share in this ministry are our catechists in the Parish School of Religion, the administrators and teachers in our Catholic Schools, youth ministers and those who are involved in the ministry of RCIA. Please join me in thanking them for not only giving of themselves in a generous way to provide religious education and formation for our youth and adults, but also pray that God will continue to bless them and inspire them in their ministry. They give of themselves in a generous way to help others open their hearts to Christ. Furthermore, their example of faith is one that can be a source of inspiration to us. Join me in praying for students, parents and families on this Catechetical Sunday. We are reminded that parents are the primary teachers of their children in faith and we pray for them that they will joyfully fulfill this vocation. I invite parents involved to continue this involvement in the education and Christian formation of their children. Parents, they need you, your support, and they need your example of living out your faith. You are a powerful witness to your child. Please know of my deep appreciation and prayer of thanksgiving to all of you who share in this important ministry of catechesis and Christian formation. Wishing you God's blessings, and with the assurance of my prayers, I am Gratefully in Christ, Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond Archbishop of New Orleans


Parish Contacts

Parish Staff Rev. Timothy Hedrick, J.C.L., Pastor [email protected], ext. 1501 Rev. Andrew Gutierrez, Parochial Vicar [email protected], ext. 1502 Deacon Mike Coney [email protected], ext. 1521 Deacon Paul Hauck [email protected], ext. 1522 Deacon Don Richard, ext. 1523 [email protected] Denise Allain, Financial Manager [email protected], ext. 1503 Keys Arnold, Facilities Director [email protected] Paula Atchley, Director of Religious Education [email protected], ext. 1506 Charmaine Barberito, Financial Assistant [email protected], ext. 1515 Mary Bielski, Director of Youth Ministry [email protected], ext. 1510 Lorraine Hess, Director of Music Ministry [email protected] Mary Johnson, Receptionist / Bulletin Editor [email protected], ext. 1500 Kimberlie Kilroy, Principal [email protected], 831-1166 Joni Parent Maurer, Director of Evangelization [email protected], ext. 1509 Raymond Nash, Custodian Kim Piraro, Rectory & Church Office Coordinator [email protected], ext. 1512 Miranda Powell, Office Assistant [email protected], ext. 1509 Debbie Romagosa, Administrative Assistant [email protected], ext. 1504

Sacramental Preparation Baptism — Baptisms take place after 11 am Mass each weekend. Contact the parish office to sign up for a date and begin the preparation process. Confirmation — Confirmation will be celebrated for 11th and 12th graders in February. Classes begin in September. Marriage — Please contact a priest at least 8 months before the wedding and before making arrangements. Anointing of the Sick — Upon request for the seriously ill, infirm, and those undergoing major surgery. Please contact the parish office when someone is home bound or hospitalized and in need of the sacrament. Funerals — Please contact a priest before making arrangements with the funeral home.

Joining our Parish Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena Parish! Anyone interested in joining the parish, please fill out a gold registration form located in the gathering area of the Church and return it to the parish office. Register online by visiting scschurch.com/welcome, completing the form found under “I Want to Join,” and emailing it to Debbie at [email protected].

Bulletin Deadline To be considered for publication, bulletin notices must be received in the parish office, via email, by noon of nine days before the Sunday for which the notice is intended.

Parish Ministry Contacts

Acts 29 Joni Parent Maurer 835-9343 [email protected] Adoration Chapel Mary Jeandron 887-3063 [email protected] Alpha Joni Maurer 835-9343 [email protected] Altar Servers Kerry Dominique 481-7691 [email protected] Baptisms Marion Eigenbrod 267-9505 [email protected] Bible Study Carol Rooney 460-0318 [email protected] Bereavement Ministry Becky Steppe 289-6636 [email protected] Boy Scouts Bryan Roser 722-7372 [email protected] Childcare / Nursery Jazmin Gutierrez 835-9343 [email protected] Children’s Liturgy Lucy Karam 318-542-5874 [email protected] Confirmation (Teen) Paula Atchley 835-9343 [email protected] Confirmation (Adult) Jennifer Collins

Joni Parent Maurer 610-2728 494-3418 [email protected]

[email protected] Cub Scouts Girard Boineau

Yvette Lionnet 228-3632 309-0471 [email protected]

[email protected] CYO Mary Bielski 835-9343 [email protected] Eucharistic Ministers Norman Romagosa 301-7149 [email protected] Fair Sumer Simone 657-2197 [email protected] FAMILIA Lori Lundgren 723-5170 [email protected] Family Life Paul & Lil Hauck 834-2728 [email protected] Feeding the Homeless Barbara Renaudin 833-1945 [email protected] Fellowship Sunday Pat Higginbotham 835-8419 [email protected] Finance Council Charlie Giraud 343-2107 [email protected] Girl Scouts Helen Fish 220-4744 [email protected] Grief Support Group Patricia Lawson 860-214-2681 [email protected] Homebound Visitation Beth Gambel 427-5669 [email protected] Hotel Hope Janet Meyers 343-1315 [email protected] Knights of Columbus Richard Haffner 583-4349 [email protected] K4J VBS Tram Jacobs

Michelle Alley 400-8726 382-8930 [email protected]

[email protected] Lectors Randi Robarts 905-6343 [email protected] Legion of Mary Ken Krey 289-2465 [email protected] Liturgy Committee Patricia Fitzpatrick 430-1136 [email protected] Lord, Teach Me To Pray Karen Babbitt 837-1049 [email protected]

Marriage Preparation Anand & Maya Irimpen 834-9269 [email protected]

Matthew 25 Sheryl Brown 833-4959 [email protected] Meals on Wheels Mary Sue Battle 583-0955 [email protected]

Men of St. Joseph Harry Hardin Don Engler

756-0822 908-2392

[email protected] [email protected]

Men’s Club Mike Cascio Bobby Brulet

463-4110 606-1702 [email protected]

[email protected] Music Ministry Lorraine Hess 722-4443 [email protected]

Parish School of Religion Paula Atchley 835-9343 [email protected] Pastoral Council Les Nettleton 831-4890 [email protected] Prayer Line Carl Hellmers

Yvonne Hellmers 833-1197 [email protected] Prayer Teams Dcn. Mike Coney 835-9343 [email protected] Prime Time Judy Watts 828-4524 [email protected] Prison Ministry Mark Truxillo 510-4563 [email protected] Radio Rosary Mickey Lacombe 432-8275 [email protected] RCIA Kurt Garcia 957-7100 [email protected] Respect Life Committee Michelle Guillot

Jeff Guillot 451-0178 451-2746


Rosary Altar Society Donna Hummel 451-7456 [email protected] School Kimberlie Kilroy 831-1166 [email protected]

School Co-op Karon Cooper Antoinette Bearden

220-8262 817-504-7802


St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel 267-9507 [email protected] Summer Camp Matt Orillion 831-2688 [email protected] Ushers Georges Legrand 583-9425 [email protected] Violence Prevention Christi Sumich 909-2394 [email protected]

Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry Rich Baudry 442-7013

931-0271 [email protected] [email protected]

Wedding Coordinator Jeanie Favret 583-3438 [email protected] Women’s Club Kim Navarre 920-8463 [email protected]

Music Ministry—Vigil Mass Choir Stephanie Hellmers 495-6964 [email protected]

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