• Calendar - August 4, 2018
    Calendar - August 4, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    EVENTS MATER DOLOROSA CHURCH, has Stations of the Cross every Friday at 3 p.m. 1230 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. LOUIS ARMSTRONG “SATCHMO SUMMERFEST” JAZZ MASS, Aug. 5, 10 a.m., St. Augustine Church, 1210 Governor Nicholls St., featuring the Treme Brass Band and St. Augustine’s Soulful Voices Choir. Mass followed by a second-line parade to “Satchmo SummerFest” at the Old U.S. Mint on Esplanade Avenue at the river. The parish will have its annual red beans and rice luncheon in the  parish hall after Mass. Luncheon donation $5. Free parking in the churchyard. GOD'S SPECIAL CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, next Mass Aug. 5, 2 p.m., St. Francis Xavier, 444 Metairie Road. TRIDUUM, in honor of St. Philomena, is being held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Aug. 9-10, 6 p.m.; Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m. 1908 Short St., Kenner. 464-0361. ST. RITA’S MARY GROUP, with MIR, monthly Peace Mass, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. Celebrant: Father Marlon Mangubat, pastor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chalmette.   Confessions, 6:30 p.m.; patriotic rosary, 7 p.m. 7100 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan. 
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  • Calendar - July 21, 2018
    Calendar - July 21, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, 7 p.m. healing Mass, July 25, with 6 p.m. confession and adoration, followed by Mass, healing service, eucharistic exposition,  benediction. Free, lit parking behind church, 4640 Canal St., New Orleans.  ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, hosts “Knocking on Heaven’s Door,” Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m., Lycee Francais Cafeteria, 5951 Patton St, New Orleans. Free parking available behind the building. Speaker topics include: “End of Life Decision Making” with Sister Marie Noel of Notre Dame Hospice; “Powers of Attorney & Estate Planning” with    Gregory S. LaCour of Blue Williams, LLP; “Charitable Giving Considerations” by Josephine Everly of The Catholic Foundation. Additional booths: Catholic Cemeteries, Christopher Homes, St. Francis of Assisi’s Respect Life Committee and its Senior Associates, who will provide snacks and refreshments.
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  • Calendar - July 7, 2018
    Calendar - July 7, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    EVENTS SHELTER DOCUMENTARY, being shown at St. Charles Borromeo Church’s Borromeo Room, July 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Light refreshments follow. The documentary filmed at Covenant House, depicts authentic situations of young people as they seek help and hope and highlights society’s failure to address mental health, substance abuse and other educational, emotional and physical abuses that affect teens and young adults. Covenant House director Jim Kelly will discuss the agency’s mission, accomplishments and how people can help. 13396 River Road, Destrehan. Presented by the parish’s Respect Life and Social Justice ministries. (985) 764-6383; www.scbrespectforlife.org. View film trailer at www.scbrespectforlife.org. NAIM, Kenner/St. Philip Neri chapter, meeting July 11, 7 p.m., with speaker Dr. Marc Matrana discussing the “lost” plantations. He is author of “Lost Plantation: The Rise and Fall of Seven Oaks” and “Lost Plantation of the South” and is working on a third book. Members also will meet for lunch July 25 at 1 a.m. at Perrin’s Restaurant, 2216 Hickory Ave., Harahan. $17 a person includes entrée, dessert, beverage, tax and tip. Deadline for lunch is July 18. Call 454-0485. 
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  • Calendar - June 23, 2018
    Calendar - June 23, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    SUMMER SCHEDULE: Send on Thursday (10 days before each issue every other week; next issue July 7) calendar@clarionherald.org EVENTS ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, 7 p.m. healing Mass, June 27, with 6 p.m. confession and adoration followed by healing service, eucharistic exposition and benediction. Free, lit parking behind church, 4640 Canal St., New Orleans. Celebrant: Father Mariano Velez.
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  • Calendar - June 9, 2018
    Calendar - June 9, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    EVENTS LOUISIANA OVATION VOCAL ENSEMBLE, spring concert, “The Wonderful World of Disney,”  June 10, 3 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo School Gym, 13396 River Road, Destrehan. Children may dress as their favorite Disney prince and princess.  ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, 50th priestly ordination reception, for Josephite Father Joseph Doyle, June 10, 10 a.m. Mass, St. Francis Xavier Church.
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  • Calendar – May 26, 2018
    Calendar – May 26, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    PEACE PRAYER WALK, monthly walk in neighborhoods sponsored by the Office of Justice and Peace, Office of Racial Harmony and Isaiah 43 Program. May 29, 6 p.m., St. Augustine Parish, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St., New Orleans. Rain date: May 31. 310-8772. 
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  • Calendar – May 19, 2018
    Calendar – May 19, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    SUMMER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (SERVE), Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is offering a summer service program, for incoming freshmen through seniors. Participants can earn 12-32 hours of community service.
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  • Calendar – May 12, 2018
    Calendar – May 12, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, Restoration’s “Mother Church Cookbook,” on sale for $25 at two locations: Gretna Art Walk May 12, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gretna Farmer’s Market, on Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets,  and the neutral ground between 6th- 7th Streets. 458-6562. Also, a St. Joseph Gretna Reunion, for alumni from St. Joseph School, catechism or CYO, May 19, 7-10 p.m. The reunion benefits the St. Joseph Restoration Fund. It’s a pay-at-the-door affair, but RSVP Juliette Swiler at 361-0619 so enough food is prepared.
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  • Calendar – May 5, 2018
    Calendar – May 5, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    RCHBISHOP RUMMEL, Parent-Booster Club, monthly Rosary Prayer Group, May 8, 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel, 1901 Severn Ave., Metairie. Parents and grandparents are invited to attend. Coffee and donuts served after. 
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  • Calendar – April 28, 2018
    Calendar – April 28, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    ST. THERESA OF AVILA, with the New Orleans chapter of the Organ Historical Society, organ recital “The Leipzig Connection,” by organist Bruce Stevens. April 29, 3 p.m. 1404 Erato St., New Orleans. Open to public.
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  • Calendar – April 21, 2018
    Calendar – April 21, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    ATTIC ART IN APRIL, fundraiser April 21, 11 a.m-4 p.m. St. Alphonsus Art and Cultural Center, 2025 Constance St., New Orleans, $15 admission. Food, music, an Irish program, art items for all ages. Also, concert with Spencer Bohren, April 26, 7 p.m. Bohren plays Gospel, folk, blues and country music and will perform Hank Williams songs and other selections. Tickets: $15 includes three adult drinks. 482-0008; 524-8116.
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  • Calendar – April 14, 2018
    Calendar – April 14, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, Home and School Association general meeting, April 17, 7 p.m. in the SEAS church. Details: 208-8935. Also, Home and School Association, “Baby Shower,” April 19 after the school Mass. To honor unborn babies that have been spiritually adopted by each class. Donated shower items go to ACCESS Pregnancy Resource Center of the archdiocese.   
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  • Calendar – April 7, 2018
    Calendar – April 7, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    ST. DOMINIC, annual spring fair,“Happy Birthday NOLA…Celebrating 300 Years!” April 8, 11 a.m-8 p.m. Booths, games,  inflatables for  kids, school performances, food, cash raffle drawing of $3,500 (first prize), $1,000 (second); $500 (third) at 8 p.m.; kids unlimited play wristbands for inflatables are $45. Schoolyard, 6326 Memphis St., New Orleans. Also, Mothers’ Club of New Orleans, general meeting April 10, 7 p.m., cafeteria, 6326 Memphis St., New Orleans. 
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  • Calendar - March 31, 2018
    Calendar - March 31, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    EVENTS ST. ANGELA MERICI, SALA ladies club meeting “April Showers,” April 3, 7 p.m., Kern Center (gym). Refreshments, bonco, Mardi Gras beads collected for ARC of Greater New Orleans. CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME, six-week session of listening and learning about the Catholic faith, on Thursdays at 7 p.m. beginning April 5. St. Edward the Confessor, 4921 West Metairie Ave., Metairie. 888-0703....
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  • Calendar - March 24, 2018
    Calendar - March 24, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    BLOOD DONATION, March 25, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Pius X gym. Free T-shirt while supplies last. 6600 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans. Details: thebloodcenter.org. MERCY FAMILY CENTER, Grief Support Group, “The Life After,” loss of someone, a series that began March 14, continues March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18, 5:30-7 p.m. Explores questions as how to accept loss, relate to families, find meaning in life. Details: 723-0881, mary.muller@mercy.net. 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., suite 425, Metairie.
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  • Calendar - March 17, 2018
    Calendar - March 17, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    ST. RAYMOND/ST. LEO THE GREAT, open to public March 17 with a blessing at the 4:30 p.m. Mass, and viewing until 6 p.m.; March 18 altar viewing and feast noon-4 p.m.; March 19, altar viewing from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the Knights of Peter Claver/Ladies Auxiliary and Junior Daughters Court No. 78. 2916 Paris Ave., New Orleans.
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  • Calendar - March 10, 2018
    Calendar - March 10, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    EVENTS MASS FOR THE ELDERLY AND INFIRM, and those who serve them, March 11, 11 a.m., with Archbishop Gregory Aymond. St. Louis Cathedral.
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  • Calendar – March 3, 2018
    Calendar – March 3, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    ST. GENEVIEVE PARISH,  Lenten mission, “Journeying with a Merciful God.” March 5: Mercy Among Us; March 6: Mercy Encountered (Reconciliation); March 7: Mercy Shared (Mass), 7-8 p.m., with Oblate Father Emmanuel Mulenga. Refreshments served March 7 after Mass. 58203 Hwy. 23, Slidell. (985) 643-3832. www.stgenevieve.us.
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  • Calendar – February 24, 2018
    Calendar – February 24, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    ST. DOMINIC, parish fish fry, March 9, 6 p.m., cafeteria, 6326 Memphis St., New Orleans. Proceeds benefit parish ministry partnership in Haiti. ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Young Adults and Soulful Voices Ministries, present an African American History Celebration, “African Americans in Time of War,” Feb. 24, 3 p.m., 1441 Teche St., Algiers.
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  • Calendar – February 17, 2018
    Calendar – February 17, 2018
    by Jonelle Foltz
    HOLY NAME SOCIETY, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, hosts its Lenten “Famous Fish Fry” Feb. 23, March 9 and 23, 4-7 p.m.  10 a plate. Menu: fried fish and/or shrimp, potato salad or French fries, coleslaw, dessert.  Tickets at the door or presale through parish office at (985) 892-5202. Dine-in or take-out service. 20370 Smith Road in Covington.
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