Calendar - August 5, 2023

EVENTS

HOLY FAMILY PARISH in Franklinton will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. 1220 14th Ave., Franklinton.

ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE has a new weekday Mass schedule. Weekday Masses will be at 6 and 9 a.m. (instead of 9:15 a.m.); Saturday morning Mass will begin at 9 a.m. (instead of 9:15 a.m.). 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge.

SEELOS: DOCTOR OF SOULS, a one-man play about “The Cheerful Ascetic” and tireless intercessor Redemptorist Father Francis Xavier Seelos, Aug. 9. Doors open 5 p.m. with performance at 6 p.m. The play is written and performed by Casey Groves. Blessed Francis Seelos Church, 3037 Dauphine St., New Orleans. Free admission, donations appreciated. (504) 943-5566.

ST. BENILDE marks the feast day of its patron saint with “Feastival,” a parishwide celebration for all ages, Aug. 13 after 11 a.m. Mass in the parish pavilion, 1901 Division St., Metairie. Learn about parish ministries while enjoying  complimentary refreshments, children’s activities, face painting, raffles, door prizes and the presentation of this year’s recipient of the St. Benilde Award. A first-class relic of St. Benilde will be available for veneration inside the church between the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses.

ST. ANGELA MERICI will host a Mission to the Holy Spirit, “Let the Peace of Christ Control Your Hearts,” Aug. 16-18. Celebrants are Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Aug. 16; Father Beau Charbonnet, Aug. 17; and Father Anthony Odiong, Aug. 18. Confession available from 6:15-6:45 p.m., music ministry at 6:30 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m. On Aug. 18, a healing service will follow Mass. Collections benefit the Woman’s New Life Clinic. Call Deacon Rich Eason at (504) 319-5214.

ANNULMENT WRITING WORKSHOP MINISTRY will host a seminar on annulments on Aug. 29, 7-8:30 p.m., at the St. Catherine of Siena Parish’s Melancon Center, 1643 Metairie Road. The free seminar, presented by Deacon Drea Capaci, offers an overview of the process of having previous Catholic marriages annulled. Members of the Annulment Writing Workshop Ministry of the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life will be available to answer personal case questions on a one-on-one basis at the session’s end. Call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at  (504) 861-6243.

TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD has added daily Mass at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 6 p.m. on Wednesday. It has added confession on Wednesdays from 5:15-5:45 p.m., and Saturday from 3-3:45 p.m.; an anointing of the sick on the last Saturday of the month after 4 p.m Mass; and Mother of Perpetual Help devotions on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. 2212 Prentiss Ave., New Orleans. Call (504) 302-7931.

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RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND for couples experiencing marriage difficulties Sept. 15-17 in Baton Rouge. Call (225) 271-4092 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org.

LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY (LTMTP) weekend of prayer, beginning Oct. 12 with 7 p.m. Mass and reception through Oct. 15 with 10 a.m. Mass. Airport Hilton Hotel, Kenner. Speakers include Franciscan Missionary of the Eternal Word Father Patrick Mary Russell, Jesuit Father William Farge, Dominican Father Carl Paustian, Carol Weiler; and Jesuit Father John Brown, who will be the main celebrant and preacher for the opening Mass. Early bird registration is $175 through Sept. 15 or $195 after (includes six meals). Discount accommodations through Sept. 22. Mail check payable to LTMTP and mail to Carol Weiler, 11 Warbler St., New Orleans, LA 70124.

A FAMILY THAT PRAYS free weekend retreat for married couples and their children, ages 7 to 17, Oct. 14-15 at St. Joseph Abbey in Covington. Couples will sleep at the St. Joseph Abbey Retreat Center while the teens and youth lodge in the cabins at Camp Abbey. Suggested donation for each family is $100. Register at FaithandMarriage.org or call (504) 830-3716.