When I taught high school religion prior to entering seminary, one of the most common complaints that I heard from students was, “Mass is boring.” Whenever I heard that type of objection, I would always respond by explaining that if they really knew what was going on, they would not think Mass was boring.

Rhodes Funeral Home will host its Annual All Saints Day Celebration Mass and musical tribute beginning Nov. 1 at 9:30 a.m. The funeral home is located at 3933 Washington Ave. near Broad Street. A reception will follow after the Mass at the Rhodes Pavilion.

Parishes that offer bereavement groups or support ministries after death: ➤ Holy Family, Luling, Bereavement Committee, coordinated by Bonnie Cary, (985) 785-0823; Cathy De­Roche, (985) 785-6890; and Madalyn Foret (985) 785-1812.

Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond will celebrate All Saints Day Mass Nov. 1 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Belle Chasse, followed by blessing of the graves. The following is a list of scheduled services: ➤ St. Roch Cemeteries: All Saints Day, Mass at 10 a.m. followed by the blessing of the graves.

For a man who lived nearly a century, Archbishop Philip Matthew Hannan practiced a life of charity that reached back two millennia to the mandate of Jesus Christ to hear and respond to the “cry of the poor,” Msgr.

Archbishop Philip M. Hannan’s funeral is set for Thursday, Oct. 6. More to come.

WVUE Fox 8 will air its hour-long documentary on the life of Archbishop Philip Hannan today at 1 p.m., following the noon newscast, according to Joe Cook, the station’s general manager.

The following information is the latest available on the costs associated with church weddings at various parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans as of Sept. 24, 2011. Costs are subject to change after publication, so contact the parish.

ST. SCHOLASTICA ACADEMY, 122 South Massachusetts St., Covington – In 1902 ground was broken for a new academy founded by the Benedictine Sisters. The large bell in the tower atop the new, four-story wooden building rang for the first time on Sept. 4, 1903, to announce the beginning of school, and St. Scholastica Academy was born.

The following information is the latest available on the costs associated with church weddings at various locations in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The churches listed are among the ones that have celebrated the most weddings in recent years.

Sunday Scripture Readings July 10, Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: 1: Isaiah 55:10-11 Psalm 65:10-14 2: Romans 8:18-23 Gospel: Matthew 13:1-23

Sunday Scripture Readings, July 24, 2011 Readings: 1: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130 2: Romans 8:28-30 Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52 By Jeff Hensley Catholic News Service One of our diocese’s outstanding pastors, Msgr.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Sometimes the need for delicacy in handling politically sensitive situations conflicts with the need of the faithful to have clear guidance. That’s what seems to be going on with the Vatican’s China policy, particularly surrounding the ordination in June of a bishop without papal approval.

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The following information is the latest available on the costs associated with church weddings at various parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans as of Sept. 29, 2012. Costs are subject to change after publication, so contact the parish.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has announced schedules of Masses at business district churches for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. ➤ St. Louis Cathedral: Dec. 24, Christmas Vigil Mass at 5 p.m., preceded by a concert and carols at 4:30 p.m. by the St. Louis Cathedral Boychoir, under the direction of Dreux Montegut.

ABITA SPRINGS ST. JANE DE CHANTAL 72040 Maple St., (985) 892-1439 Vigil: 6 p.m. Sunday: 9, 11 a.m.; 2 (Spanish), 6 p.m. – Holyday Vigil: 7 p.m. Feast: 8 a.m.; 7 p.m. – Weekdays: 8 a.m. – Confessions: Call for times – Eucharistic Adoration: (lst F) 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. AMA ST. MARK 10771 River Road., 431-8505 Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – Holyday Vigil: 6 p.m. Feast: 8 a.m. –  Weekdays: (T, F, Sa) 8 a.m.; (M, W, Th) 8 a.m. Communion Service –   Confessions: By appointment – Eucharistic Adoration: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, 100 Dominican Drive, LaPlace – St. Charles Catholic (SCC) is the only Catholic, coeducational college preparatory school in St. John, St. Charles and St. James parishes.