Calendar — June 30, 2024

ST. THERESA OF AVILA, final events, with socials to follow, before permanent closure on June 30, 1404 Erato St., New Orleans: June 23, Spanish Mass, noon; June 29, English Mass, 4 p.m.; June 30, eucharistic procession from St. Theresa of Avila to St. Mary’s Assumption Church, 2030 Constance St. (St. Alphonsus Parish), 11 a.m.; June 30, bilingual Mass at St. Alphonsus, noon.

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO, Respect for Life Ministry presentation, June 26, 7 p.m., the Borromeo Room, 13396 River Road, Destrehan. Deacon Jeff Tully will discuss the Catholic Church’s teaching about end-of-life issues. (985) 764-6383.

MAGNIFICAT, Morning of Refreshment, “Stepping Into Your Anointing,” June 29, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Margaret Mary Church, “E” Building, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell. Tickets:  $10 through June 28. Search Eventbrite.com. 

ST. CHRISTOPHER THE MARTYR PARISH, Annual Memorial Mass for the dead and bereaved, July 11, 6 p.m., with a reception to follow, 3924 Derbigny St., Metairie. Remembering those who died between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. Families are encouraged to bring a small remembrance to place in front of the altar.  

NEW ORLEANS CHILDREN’S CHORUS, 23rd annual Crescent City Choral Festival, June 28-July 1, final concert at Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church located at 130 Baronne St. on July 1 at 7:30 p.m. Concert is free and open to the public. This year’s festival will feature five choirs from around the United States: Buford Community Girls Chorus, Georgia; Cheyenne All-City Children’s Chorus-Concert Chorus, Wyoming; Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, Florida; Los Robles Children’s Choir, California; San Francisco Boys Chorus Intermediates, California. The New Orleans Children’s Chorus is a nationally renowned youth choral music education program for singers ages 5-16. Contact Teena Baudier at (504) 388-8871 or [email protected] for information.

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0, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bethany Church, 11107 Honore Lane, Baton Rouge. The summit will feature a range of sessions dedicated to supporting mothers and babies, policy discussions about the abortion pill and the future of pro-life law, the still-vulnerable babies who need protection, creative activism and service, youth pro-life leadership, political misinformation, pro-life persuasion and more. Register: https://prolifelouisiana.org/summit.

EMMAUS RETREAT, July 26-28, begins 4 p.m. on Friday and ends after 5:30 p.m. Mass on Sunday, W.J. Kelly Retreat Center, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. The retreat is based on Luke’s Scripture passage “The Appearance on the Road to Emmaus.” Round–trip transportation provided from St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Ave., New Orleans. Additional information: Colin Taulli, (504) 494-4511, Norm Madere (504) 481-0411 or Steve Schulkens (504) 401-6990 or stdominicparish.com/emmaus-registration.

FAITH AND MARRIAGE APOSTOLATE, 15th annual diocesan-wide supper and substance, July 26, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Mid City Lanes 3016 Rock ‘N’ Bowl South Carrollton Ave.,New Orleans. Married couples are invited to the ultimate summer date night, including a presentation from Jean and Janice Charbonnet, a totally ’80s dance experience from the band, L’Eighties Night, drinks, food and bowling throughout the evening. Tickets or sponsorship opportunities, FaithandMarriage.org. 

TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST (TEC), a three-day retreat, July 27-29, Rosaryville Retreat Center in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Designed for young adults and teens who have completed at least their sophomore year of high school. Cost to attend is $225, which includes meals and housing. To register visit www.tecneworleans.com/applications.

KUDOS

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY NEW ORLEANS, recently honored dedicated Vincentians who support the most vulnerable in the city of New Orleans, and surrounding areas during their Lighting the Way gala. The following individuals were honored: Gilda Moore, Doug Kariker, Joey Roman, Father Gary Copping (pastor, St. Joseph, Gretna) and Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Catherine Kelly.