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 — Thursday 8:30 am — 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am — 2 pm (Summer Hours)

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 5:30 pm Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:30 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday 8:30 am Wednesday 8:30 am and 5:00 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: Ms. Maria Ward

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 June 28, 2020

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Established in 1921

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Mass Intentions Saturday, June 27 4:00 pm Julie Bourgeois † Carol Breaux Sheldon Cantelli † Sylvia Dendinger Adam C. Dicks † Paul Ducote † Dr. Henry Gremillion † Richard Heaman Donna Lahners Shane Alan LaSalle † Loretta Lodrigues Bob McMann LaVerne Nuttli † Ricardo Pustanio Families of David Reinhardt Eddie Roth † Tu Tran † Sunday, June 28 7:00 am Parish Family 9:00 am Tu Tran † 11:00 am Eddie Joseph Benoit † Ronald Bruzeau † Shirley Buisson † Sheldon Cantelli † Daniel Cannon Crisler † Dr. Henry Gremillion † Octavio Gutierrez † Richard Heaman Keith Landry † Shane Alan LaSalle † Bob McMann Warren, Sr., and Mark Normand, Jr. † Parish Family Randy Perrone † Families of David Reinhardt Judith Lacobee Scimeca † SCS Priests Darryl Joseph Trosclair † 5:30 pm Cynthia C. Cook † Monday, June 29 9:00 am Dr. Mark J. Peters † Tuesday, June 30 9:00 am Harper Blackmon Wednesday, July 1 9:00 am Grace Farizo 5:30 pm David Reinhardt † Thursday, July 2 9:00 am Tu Tran † Friday, July 3 9:00 am Patrick Lawson †

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Readings First Reading: Elisha promises a baby son to the hospitable woman (2 Kings 4). Psalm: For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading: We shall live in newness of life as Christ was raised from the dead (Romans 6). Gospel: Whoever gives but a cup of cold water to another will surely be rewarded (Matthew 10). Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:7-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 20:24-29 Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles Tuesday: The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Wednesday: St. Junípero Serra Friday: St. Thomas; First Friday Saturday: First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture Reflection Day in and day out, we are required to make judgment calls informed by tough, durable, serviceable Christian love. We do what we can do, and God takes notice. God is in charge of rewards, and a glass of water will do when that is what we have to offer with a glad and open heart. Paul gives us a clear theology for the missionary work we do whenever anybody is close at hand. He reminds us that our work, our ministry, is carried on in concert with Christ. We have been baptized into his death and life. In any given moment both life and death are there, a kind of play of shadow and light. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell where shadow leaves off and light begins. God will take care of that, too. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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 Herbert A. Blouin and Michael S. Breaux, Jr. and For God’s Blessing upon America

The Chapel of the Holy Innocents Candle is In Memory of Mercedes Randazza

The Divine Mercy Candles are for the Special Intentions of George Smith

The Our Lady of Fatima Candles are In Memory of Steven Joseph Douglas

Contact Frances Skiffington at 834-1709 or fskiffin@gmail.com 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.

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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:

• Lauren and Lindsay Kornick • Sherri and Ashley Marie Maykut • Thomas Nimmo Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following children who were baptized recently at St. Catherine:

• Leighton Catherine Jeansonne, child of Brent and Julie Jeansonne • Claire Gray Laiche, child of Andrew and Rebecca Laiche • Florence Louise Taylor, child of Bryan and Mollie Taylor Marion Eigenbrod: Thank You!

Thank you to parishioner Marion Eigenbrod, who served for years in a volunteer capacity as baptism coordinator at St. Catherine of Siena. Marion worked with parents and godparents, coordinating the preparations for as many as 30 baptisms in a single month! In addition, Marion incorporated the practice of hand personalizing a beautiful shell that is used for the baptism and then given to the family as a keepsake.

Sunday Mass 9 am Livestream: June 28 For those who cannot attend or should not attend Mass, we will still livestream Mass from SCS on our YouTube channel on Sunday, June 28, at 9 am. Please subscribe to our SCS YouTube channel if you have not already done so. Simply visit scschurch.com and click on the YouTube icon near the top right-hand corner of the screen, and then on the red “Subscribe” button. If you miss the broadcast, you can watch the recording of either Mass anytime throughout the day. You also can watch the broadcast from scschurch.com. Adoration Chapel Holiday Hours: July 2-7 The Adoration Chapel will close for the Fourth of July holiday on Thursday, July 2, at 9 am, and will reopen on Tuesday, July 7, at 9:30 am. Church Office Holiday Hours: July 5 The church office will be closed on Monday, July 5, for the Fourth of July holiday. Live Safe Environment Training: July 13 In-person safe environment training will be offered at St. Catherine of Siena on Monday, July 13, 6:30-8 pm, in the Barrett Complex. Go to scschurch.com/livetraining to register. Contact Miranda, miranda@scschurch.com or 835-9343, ext. 1509, with questions.

KC BBQ Chicken Dinner: July 19 SCS KC Council 12686 will hold a BBQ Chicken Dinner in the Cafeteria on Sunday, July 19, 10 am-2 pm. Dinners will be available to eat in (socially distanced) or take out. Advanced sale pricing is as follows: 1/4 Chicken (white or dark), coleslaw, beans, and bread—$8; 1/2 Chicken, coleslaw, beans, and bread—$11; and whole chicken, 1 pint coleslaw, 1 pint beans, and bread—$15. Purchase tickets at the above prices through July 16 online at kc12686.square.site (enter into address bar on your browser) or before and after all Masses on the weekends of July 4-5 and July 11-12. All advance sale tickets will be eligible for a door prize drawing for a dinner cruise for 2 aboard the CREOLE QUEEN Steamboat. There will be a limited amount of “day of” sales at a higher price. Please come support your Knights of Columbus Council and enjoy some fellowship with your fellow Parishioners. Register for the CYO Fun Trip: July 26-31 Current high school students and graduating seniors are invited to join our CYO Fun Trip for a week-long adventure, Sunday-Friday, July 26-31, to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Fun Trip includes visits to Dollywood Theme Park, hiking, ziplining, white water rafting, swimming, beach volleyball, and more! There is space for 45 youth and 10 adult chaperones. See scschurch.com/funtrip, or email Meagan Barras, meagan@scschurch.com. Confirmation Registration Registration for High School Confirmation for the 2020-2021 school year is now open. Teens who are in their junior or senior year in high school are eligible to prepare for this Sacrament. Visit scschurch.com/confirmation for the registration packet, dates, and more information. For any questions or concerns, please contact Meagan Barras, meagan@scschurch.com or 835-9343. Parish School of Religion 2020-21 Registration Registration for our 2020-2021 Parish School of Religion is open. Our Lower School program (Kindergarten-4th) will retain the same model as this past year and begin on Sunday, September 13. Our Upper School program (grades 5-10) will take on a new model beginning with our summer session, Monday-Friday, July 20-24. Registration for the Upper School Program is due now. See scschurch.com/psr for information and forms; contact Meagan Barras with questions. In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth “Joy” Klein. Eternal rest grant unto Joy, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

June 20-21, 2020 General Collection $12,974.00

Weekly Online Giving $8,594.00

Weekly Electronic Giving $8,080.00

Poor Box $903.67

Total Collection $30,551.67

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.

Welcome Back, Michelle Alley! Please join in welcoming Michelle Alley back to the St. Catherine of Siena parish staff as Director of Liturgy & Sacraments. For the past 15 of 17 years, Michelle has served either on the parish staff (DRE) or the school staff (Religion Teacher). In addition, Michelle has been a very active volunteer with ministries such as Alpha, Vacation Bible School, School Board, Choir, Rosary Altar Society, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Adult Faith Formation Team, Women's Club, Confirmation, and Parish Leadership Team. As Director of Liturgy & Sacraments, Michelle will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of parish liturgies, baptisms, marriages, and funerals. Additionally, she will oversee sacramental records and safe environment for the church and school. Michelle served as Coordinator of Religious Education at St. Ann for the past two years and was commissioned as a Lay Ecclesial Minister in 2015. Michelle has been married to her husband, Chris, for 31 years. They are parents to Chris, Jr. (and his wife, Anne), Rebecca (and her husband, Brandon), Brenna, Mikey, and Christa.

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Weekly Calendar: June 27-July 4

Saturday, June 27 Sunday, June 28 Monday, June 29 Tuesday, June 30

11:00 am Baptisms (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C)

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 (C) 11:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 12:15 pm Baptisms (C) 2:00 pm Baptism (C) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C)

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Timeline (MC) 5:00 pm Legion of Mary (C) 6:00 pm Rosary for Healing (C)

SUMMER CAMP WEEK 5 BEGINS

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 7:00 pm Young Adult Book Study (MC)

Wednesday, July 1 Thursday, July 2 Friday, July 3 Saturday, July 4

6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (Zoom) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am Grief Support (MC) 10:00 am SVdP Meeting (CR) 5:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 5:30 pm Daily Mass (C)

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 Wedding Rehearsal (C) 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) 6:30 pm Wedding (C)

3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C)

SVDP FOOD COLLECTION

Field of Dreams Capital Campaign Total Cost of the Field of Dreams $2,750,000

Donations Collected and Pledged $1,761,750

Goal Remaining $988,250

Thank you for your generosity! For more information about the Field of Dreams, visit: www.scschurch.com/field.

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Parish News Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Adorers Needed We are blessed to have 24-hour perpetual Eucharistic adoration in our parish. Due to COVID-19, many of our elderly adorers can no longer keep their hour. Any time is available, but please prayerfully consider taking or sharing one of the following hours: Adorers: Sunday—2 am, 3 am, and 9 am; Friday—10 pm; and Saturday—2 am and 3 am. Prayer Partners: Sunday—4 pm; Monday—3 pm; Tuesday—1 pm; Wednesday—2 pm; Friday—3 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm; and Saturday—3 pm and 7 pm. If you are willing and able to take an hour in the adoration chapel, please contact Mary Jeandron, maryms777@aol.com or 858-4464. Alpha 6 Registration is Open!

Restrictions on gathering are being eased in Phase 2, so we are excited to announce that plans are underway for Alpha 6 to begin August 25! Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Catholic Christian faith in a friendly and informal environment. It provides the time and space to consider and discuss the “big questions” in life: What is the meaning of life? Why am I here? For

those who are already practicing Catholics, Alpha offers an opportunity to consider what we believe, why we believe it, and what it has to do with how we live. We revisit our most basic Christian beliefs and renew our openness to the Holy Spirit to be active in our daily lives. Alpha is designed to meet everyone where they are and invite them to grow even closer to Jesus. Alpha takes place over 11 weekly sessions, beginning August 25, and a “weekend retreat” (a Friday evening and Saturday). Each session runs from 6:30-8:30 pm and includes sharing a meal, watching a video, and discussing the video in a small group. We believe that you will find the videos to be engaging and the format to be fun and interesting. If you are interested in joining us for Alpha 6, please go to the website, scschurch.com/alpha/signup, or you can call Pam Truxillo at 281-755-6667 for more information. Church Office Summer Hours The church office closes at 2 pm on Fridays during June and July. Office hours are 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday; and 8:30 am-2 pm on Friday. SCS Centennial Israel Pilgrimage: January 12-23 Join Fr. Tim and Dcn. Don Richard on a 12-day pilgrimage to Israel, January 12-23, 2021, in commemoration of the SCS parish centennial. The cost for the pilgrimage is $4,688 from New Orleans and other airports, and the trip flyer is available at scschurch.com/downloads, or by calling or visiting the church office. Clarion Herald Available in Print and Online Printed issues of the Clarion Herald are available once again. For those who prefer the online version, every page of every issue of the Clarion Herald is available online at clarionherald.org or by going directly to the e-edition of the Clarion Herald at clarionherald-la.newsmemory.com. A new electronic issue of the Clarion Herald goes live every Tuesday at approximately 3 pm. To Automatic Credit Card/Bank Draft Contributors Thank you to all who contribute to St. Catherine of Siena by means of electronic giving. Now that online giving is available, we ask that you please transition to online giving and discontinue the monthly credit card or bank draft contribution by which you have been supporting the parish. Online giving gives you complete control, allowing you to designate your contribution as one-time or recurring, with the convenience of making changes at any time. Also available by means of online giving is the option to contribute to the Field of Dreams capital campaign. Please contact Fr. Andrew, frandrew@scschurch.com or 835-9343, to discontinue electronic giving and for any help needed with initiating online giving.

Mass Attendance during Phase 2 Our pre-COVID19 Mass and Confession Schedule in Church have resumed. Phase 2 permits 50% occupancy in Churches, which allows St. Catherine of Siena to have 500 people at each Mass. If the number of people in Church exceeds 500, the ushers will ask you to come to another, later Mass. If we have more than 500 people for the 9 am Mass, however, we will offer overflow seating in the Melancon Center. We will livestream the 9 am Mass in the Melancon Center and bring Holy Communion to the Melancon Center at the appropriate time. Wearing a mask is highly encouraged, but not mandatory, at all other Masses. Also, at each Mass, masks are required in the choir loft (seating for approximately 25 people) and the confessional area (seats approximately 15 people). This allows an area at all Masses for people who only want to be around people wearing masks and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To maximize the number of people in the Church while also maintaining social distancing, we ask that larger families sit in the middle two sections and that smaller families, couples, and individuals sit in the two smaller sections on either side of the larger section. We also added a number of pews along the brick walls and in the Narthex. If anyone is concerned with the increased number of participants at Mass, we would encourage you to attend one of our daily Masses, which usually have 125-150 participants. The people of the Archdiocese are still dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Anyone who is vulnerable or not feeling well should not celebrate Mass in church with other people. General Guidelines for SCS Mass Attendance • Wearing a mask is highly encouraged, but not mandatory. • Every other pew in the Church will be roped off. • Every household should sit 6 feet away from the other

household. • Be mindful of social distancing, and maintain six feet of

distance from others at all times. • The collection baskets will not be passed throughout the

Church. Two baskets will be placed at the foot of the sanctuary for anyone who wants to make an offering before Mass or during the offertory of Mass.

• The sign of peace may be expressed by means of a smile and/or a nod of the head. No physical sign of peace will be exchanged.

• When Mass is over, please do not gather in groups in the Narthex and continue to maintain social distancing.

Guidelines for Receiving Holy Communion • Please bring hand sanitizer to use before receiving Communion. • During Communion, please maintain social distancing in the line

by spacing out six feet from the person in front of you. • Communion will be distributed by means of the sacred Host

only. There will be no distribution from the chalice. • Out of consideration and concern for others, we ask everyone

to receive Communion in the hand rather than on the tongue. • When approaching the priest/minister for Communion, place

your hand flat atop your other hand. The minister will place the Host on your hand and then let go of the Host to avoid any contact with your hand.

Wearing a Mask Required at Saturday Vigil Mass Starting on Saturday, June 27, all who attend the Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Catherine of Siena will be required to wear a mask. This is to give worshippers an opportunity to attend Mass in an environment where everyone is wearing a mask. The pews remain marked such that those in attendance seat themselves in keeping with social distancing considerations.

St. Catherine of Siena Livestream

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Parish Snapshots

Above (left and center): Congratulations to 2020 SCS Distinguished Graduate Mrs. Jan Singletary!! To see previous distinguished graduates, visit scsgators.org/graduate. Right and below: Those in attendance at a recent special liturgy to honor Our Lady were invited to consecrate themselves to Our Lady’s Most Immaculate Heart. All who attended Mass the day before, the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, had the opportunity to consecrate themselves to Our Lord’s Most Sacred Heart.

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Two-Minute Testimony: Andrew Fourcade

It can be pretty easy to expect, especially here in southeast Louisiana, that if you grow up Catholic then you’ll be Catholic your whole life. That was my family’s assumption as I grew up in St. Edward the Confessor School and Parish. After my First Communion in second grade there, I had some thoughts about becoming a priest, especially due to the example of the priests there. As soon as I mentioned it in sixth grade, my family and teachers continued to encourage me to pursue it, so the expectations stayed for me to grow up Catholic.

There was a good sense of irony in that, though, since even in elementary school my older sister and I would go to a V.B.S. at my grandmother’s non-denominational Protestant church each summer. My family and I grew closer to that church community over the years, especially as I became more distant from my peers at school. When the time came for me to enter high school, I applied for Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies on Metairie Road. Upon being accepted for my eighth grade year, we decided that it was time for us to explore other denominations, landing in the Protestant church with which we had become so familiar. These two new places exceeded my expectations in a good way. I quickly became involved in the Protestant church by attending Bible studies and becoming active in their youth group. At Haynes I soared academically, joining the school band, becoming a member of their Quiz Bowl team, and participating in their Next Generation Christian group. However, even though my exposure to the Scriptures grew, my love for God did not, and I began to resent not only Catholicism, but also people in my own life. Then, one lazy summer day in 2015, I was channel surfing on TV and came across a documentary on PBS about Benedictine monks called “The Rule.” Getting comfortable in my seat, I was ready to belittle the program’s portrayal of their way of life. Yet as I continued to watch it, I saw something I didn’t expect. In running a boy’s high school in Newark, New Jersey, in one of the most underprivileged neighborhoods in America, the monks there built up a culture of life. Furthermore, the monks there gave the boys (many of whom were my age) a hope for their future simply by the way they live their lives according to the Rule of St. Benedict, a sixth-century guide for monastic life. Quickly I realized that those men were truly living a meaningful life centered in Christ, a life I wanted to live but had been mistaken in how I wanted to achieve it. In the following weeks, I wasn’t sure of what to do. Their monastic way of life grew appealing to me, but pursuing that would mean becoming a Catholic again. To this end, I decided to look back into Catholicism; however I tried to do this more privately through YouTube and other online communities, fearing claims of hypocrisy from friends and family due to an outward anti-Catholic sentiment. Once October came, since it is considered the month of the Rosary, I decided to pray one every night that month, using a plastic set of Rosary beads from my grandfather’s funeral earlier that year. Little by little, I noticed my disposition changing, as my friends peculiarly remarked that I had more energy (I saw it as a

compliment since I’m more introverted), while inwardly I noticed God’s presence more active in my life. By the next summer, I was sure that I wanted to return to the Catholic Church. However, I was uneasy with the idea of leaving my Protestant church, more specifically the relationships I had built there. In prayer I turned to God, asking for the blessings of a smooth transition, but I realized in that prayer that God had already blessed me with a good life, and so the prayer changed to one of trust. In Job’s life He gave and took away, yet Job still blessed His Name (Job 1:21), and so I prayed that if He would continue to provide good things, then I would thank Him, and if He were to take away good things, then the song of thanksgiving would still continue. Soon after, I was placed in an SAT/ACT prep class at Haynes, and I saw it as my ticket out—if I could get my scores high enough, I could move far away and let nobody know that I’d be converting back! In the midst of this, I started to make new friends at my school with classmates I’d never have previously. Things were picking up, and I thanked God for it. Yet no sooner had these things come into my life, they went away—I didn’t score as high as I wanted in my tests, and I was starting to lose my old friends. But even as He took away, I continued to thank Him. Suddenly, for the first time in four or five years, I started to have thoughts of becoming a priest…and I knew it was finally time to come back into the Catholic Church. Attending Mass again was joined with healing in my relationships with my friends and even some of my family, while the thoughts about priesthood only grew stronger. For the first time in my life, I had no anxieties for the future, and instead I focused on building an actual relationship with Christ. Suddenly most of what I deemed important for my life faded from my view; I still chose to be active in my extracurriculars at Haynes, but these became second rate to me. I might be biased by my recent experience as a high school student, but teens definitely have a lot of undue stress put on them, especially in deciding what their future will be and building their résumés for college all in just a couple of years. Surely, these are highly important things to consider, yet at an advanced studies academy, the expectation can become controlling. Most of my friends were (figuratively) pulling their hair out to reach the deadlines for application essays; meanwhile, I began to go to the adoration chapel at St. Catherine of Siena across the street each day, growing in the desire to keep Christ in the center of my life and discerning the decision to enter the seminary instead of university, trusting that even if He isn’t calling me to be a priest, I would grow further in trust of His ways. Now two years into my seminary formation, I still can never truly expect what will happen next. Even during my sophomore year at St. Joseph Seminary College, with my parents divorcing, one of my closest friends having to leave formation due to complications after an eye removal surgery, and the Covid-19 pandemic, there’s no assurance that God only gives us good things. Instead, it’s Faith that is the assurance of what we hope for—our expectations—the conviction of what we can’t see (Hebrews 11:1), and through it I have only to trust Him all the more.

If you would like to share your testimony, please contact Joni in the parish office.

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Archdiocesan News Christ in the City: July 7 Area young adults are invited to Christ in the City, an hour of Eucharistic adoration with the opportunity for confession, on Tuesday, July 7, 7-8 pm, in the Notre Dame Seminary Chapel, 2901 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans. A social will follow. Christ is the City takes place on the first Tuesday of the month and is sponsored by the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. ASC Virtual Directed Retreats: July 16-August 30 Virtual three-, five-, and eight-day directed retreats are being offered by the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (ASC) from Thursday, July 16, to Sunday, August 30. In the midst of searching and perhaps wondering, “Where is God in all this chaos?” retreatants will have the opportunity to meet daily (virtually) with a spiritual director and be given scripture to pray with. Through scripture and reflection under the daily guidance of the spiritual director, retreatants becomes more aware of God’s presence and action in their lives. The cost is $20 per day. Some accommodations are available for a retreat away from home at an additional cost. For more information, contact the ASC at 861-3254.

Married Couples Retreat: July 17-19 Attention all married couples! Willwoods Community is back and offering a weekend getaway designed to bless and enrich your faith and your marriage, Friday-Sunday, July 17-19, at St. Joseph Abbey! You and your spouse will spend time growing closer through inspiring talks, private couple time, individual prayer time, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, and the celebration of the Mass! Through God’s grace, you will walk away with a renewed strength and a deeper commitment to each other and to God. Visit FaithandMarriage.org to register for this relaxing and rejuvenating retreat. A suggested donation is requested but not required. Cost should never be a reason why a couple cannot make a weekend! Scholarships are available! If you have any questions, please call 830-3716. Limited spaces available. Catholic Counseling Service Catholic Counseling Service (CCS) has resumed face-to-face counseling services, including safety precautions, and continues to offer telehealth services to individuals, couples, and families. Through the generosity of a donor, CCS has received a grant to increase the number of clients that it is able to assist with the cost of counseling, including providing pro bono services when necessary. Anyone interested in counseling can speak to the CCS intake coordinator by calling the CCS main office at 861-6245; please leave a message with name and preferred contact phone number if no one is able to answer at the time of the call. Someone will return the call within the next business day. All calls are confidential. Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry The food pantry operated by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans is open Monday-Thursday, 10 am-2 pm, at 2505 Maine Avenue 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 are asked to wear a mask and respect social distancing when coming for assistance. Livestream Mass from St. Louis Cathedral St. Louis Cathedral live streams Mass Monday-Friday, 12:05 pm, and on Sunday at 11 am (see TheDailyMass.com).

Sacramental Preparation Baptism — Baptisms take place after 11 am Mass each weekend. Contact Michelle Alley, michelle@scschurch.com, to begin the preparation process. Information about baptism is posted at scschurch.com/baptism, as is a PDF of the baptism paperwork. Confirmation (Teen) — Confirmation will be celebrated for 11th and 12th graders in March. Classes begin in September, and registration and other forms are posted at scschurch.com/confirmation. Contact Meagan Barras, meagan@scschurch.com, for further information. Confirmation (Adult) — Adult Confirmation is celebrated each year on Pentecost Sunday with the Archbishop. Classes take place in the Spring. For more information, please contact Joni Maurer, joni@scschurch.com. Marriage — Please contact a priest at least eight months before the wedding and before making arrangements, and contact Michelle Alley, michelle@scschurch.com. Information about St. Catherine of Siena wedding policies may be found at scschurch.com/matrimony. Anointing of the Sick — Upon request for the seriously ill, infirm, and those undergoing major surgery. Please contact the parish office, 835-9343, when someone is homebound or hospitalized and in need of the sacrament. Funerals — Please contact a priest, or Michelle Alley, michelle@scschurch.com, before making arrangements with the funeral home.

An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

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Parish Contacts

Parish Staff Rev. Timothy Hedrick, J.C.L., Pastor frtim@scschurch.com, ext. 1501 Rev. Andrew Gutierrez, Parochial Vicar frandrew@scschurch.com, ext. 1502 Deacon Mike Coney dcnmike@scschurch.com, ext. 1521 Deacon Paul Hauck dcnpaul@scschurch.com, ext. 1522 Deacon Don Richard, ext. 1523 dcndon@scschurch.com Deacon Andrew Sanchez asanchez@nds.edu, ext. 1505 Denise Allain, Financial Manager denise@scschurch.com, ext. 1503 Michelle Alley, Director of Sacraments & Liturgy michelle@scschurch.com, ext. 1506 Charmaine Barberito, Financial Assistant cbarb@scschurch.com, ext. 1515 Meagan Barras, Youth Minister meagan@scschurch.com, ext. 1509 Mike Cascio/Jeff Lionnet, Co-Facilities Directors Andrew Fourcade, Seminarian Intern, ext. 1505 fourcadea@sjasc.edu Lorraine Hess, Director of Music Ministry music@scschurch.com Mary Johnson, Receptionist / Bulletin Editor info@scschurch.com, ext. 1500 Joni Parent Maurer, Director of Evangelization joni@scschurch.com, ext. 1510 Raymond Nash, Custodian Kim Piraro, Rectory & Church Office Coordinator kim@scschurch.com, ext. 1512 Miranda Powell, Office Assistant miranda@scschurch.com, ext. 1509 Debbie Romagosa, Administrative Assistant debbie@scschurch.com, ext. 1504 Maria Ward, Principal mward@scsgators.org, 831-1166

Parish Ministry Contacts

Worship

Altar Servers Kerry Dominique 481-7691 SJEPKC@gmail.com Eucharistic Ministers Norman Romagosa 301-7149 njromagosa@hotmail.com Lectors Randi Robarts 905-6343 randirobarts@yahoo.com Music Ministry Lorraine Hess 722-4443 music@scschurch.com

Rosary Altar Society Donna Hummel 451-7456 donna.hummel@cox.net Ushers Georges Legrand 583-9425 glegrand@mblb.com

Grow

Spiritually

Adoration Chapel Mary Jeandron 887-3063 maryms777@aol.com Alpha Pam Truxillo 281-755-6667 alpha@scschurch.com

Bible Study Carol Rooney 460-0318 carolbrooney@aol.com Becoming Catholic: RCIA Kurt Garcia 957-7100 kurtgarciaRCIA@gmail.com Confirmation (Teen) Meagan Barras 835-9343 meagan@scschurch.com Confirmation (Adult) Jennifer Collins Joni Parent Maurer 610-2728 494-3418 jenniferbabincollins@gmail.com joni@scschurch.com Legion of Mary Ken Krey 289-2465 kkrey345@cox.net Lord, Teach Me To Pray Karen Babbitt 837-1049 karenrbabbitt@gmail.com

Men of St. Joseph Harry Hardin Don Engler 756-0822 908-2392

harry.hardin@hancockwhitney.com englerdon@hotmail.com

Parish School of Religion Meagan Barras 835-9343 meagan@scschurch.com Prayer Line Carl Hellmers Yvonne Hellmers 833-1197 chellmers@yahoo.com Prayer Teams Dcn. Mike Coney 835-9343 dcnmike@scschurch.com

Radio Rosary Mickey Lacombe 432-8275 mllacombe@cox.net Young Adult Ministry Fr. Andrew Gutierrez 985-9343 frandrew@scschurch.com

Service

Bereavement Ministry Becky Steppe 289-6636 rks45@outlook.com

Feeding the Homeless Barbara Renaudin 833-1945 barbararenaudin@yahoo.com Homebound Visitation Beth Gambel 427-5669 bethgambel@aol.com Hotel Hope Janet Meyers 343-1315 jsmeyers1@yahoo.com

Meals on Wheels Mary Sue Battle 583-0955 marysuebattle@gmail.com Prison Ministry Mark Truxillo 510-4563 m.mark.truxillo@gmail.com

St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel 267-9507 svdp@scschurch.com

Family Life

Childcare / Nursery Jazmin Gutierrez 835-9343 jgutierrez@arch-no.org

Family Life Paul & Lil Hauck 834-2728 phauck14@gmail.com

Fellowship Sunday Pat Higginbotham 835-8419 webhigg@cox.net

Grief Support Group Patricia Lawson 860-214-2681 paglawson@gmail.com Knights of Columbus Richard Haffner 583-4349 rhaffnerkc@yahoo.com Marriage Preparation Anand & Maya Irimpen 834-9269 airimpe@tulane.edu

Men’s Club Andy Hammer Chris Graham 421-0316 884-2737 ahammer@fluideng.com cgraham906@gmail.com Prime Time Judy Watts 828-4524 judywatts1@yahoo.com

Respect Life Committee Michelle Guillot Jeff Guillot 451-0178 451-2746 michelleguillot@cox.net jeffguillot@cox.net School Maria Ward 831-1166 mward@scsgators.org

School Co-op Erin Graham Blaine Moncrief 621-2837 417-6855 egraham5700@gmail.com blaine.moncrief@gmail.com Violence Prevention Christi Sumich 909-2394 cksumich@yahoo.com

Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry Rich Baudry 442-7013 931-0271 leslie@baudrytherapy.com rich@baudrytherapy.com Women’s Club Kim Navarre 920-8463 womensclub@scschurch.com

Youth

Boy Scouts Bryan Roser 722-7372 bryanroser@cox.net Children’s Liturgy Lucy Karam 835-9343 karam.lucy@gmail.com Cub Scouts Jarred Bradley Ben Moscona 875-1015 606-1064 jarredelectric@gmail.com ben.moscona@gmail.com CYO Meagan Barras 835-9343 meagan@scschurch.com Girl Scouts Helen Fish 220-4744 helenfish@cox.net K4J VBS Tram Jacobs 400-8726 vujacobs@cox.net Summer Camp Matt Orillion 831-2688 camp@scschurch.com

Advisory

Acts 29 Joni Parent Maurer 835-9343 joni@scschurch.com

Finance Council Charlie Giraud 343-2107 charles.a.giraud@outlook.com Liturgy Committee Patricia Fitzpatrick 430-1136 pfitzpatrickrd@att.net

Matthew 25 Sheryl Brown 400-4958 sadbrown111@gmail.com

Pastoral Council Norman Romagosa 301-7149 njromagosa@hotmail.com School Board Peter Kernion kernion@jesuitnola.org

Beloved Michele Macicek 713-397-6605 michellemacicek@gmail.com

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 debbie@scschurch.com.

Bulletin Deadline To be considered for publication, bulletin notices must be received in the parish office, via email to info@scschurch.com, by Friday at noon, nine days before the Sunday for which the notice is intended.

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