Calendar - March 4, 2023

EVENTS
 

MAGNIFICAT, ministry to Catholic women, free Growth in the Spirit webinar, “There’s Always More: Expecting New Fire,” on Thursdays March 2-May 4 at 7 p.m. in collaboration with Sister of Charity Nancy Kellar. Registration required: bit.ly/3XXqRxu.

CATHOLIC WOMEN IN ACTION (CWIA), of the Catholic Community Foundation, sponsors Lenten Mornings of Reflection: Northshore, March 7, 9-11 a.m., Mary Queen of Peace Church, Mandeville. Mass celebrant: Father Robert Cavalier, followed by reflection by Dorinda Chiappetta and Marian Stations of the Cross, indoors and outdoors. Southshore, March 9, 9-11 a.m., St. Francis Xavier Church, Metairie. Mass celebrant: Father Joe Palermo, followed by reflection from Amber Sims Dubois and Marian Stations of the Cross. (504) 527-5794 or [email protected].

BOOK DISCUSSION OF “SACRED FIRE,” with Deacon Dan Dorsey, continues March 8, 15, 22, 10-11:30 a.m. Register at [email protected]. Buy the book in advance. St. Matthew the Apostle MBD Conference Room, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, “Reconciliation with God and Neighbor” Lenten lecture  series: March 8, Bidish Sarma, “Reconciliation and the Adversarial Criminal Legal System; March 15, Jesuit Father John Brown, “Why the Sacrament of Reconciliation?”; www.loyno.edu/lent.

GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL, Teacher Career Fair, March 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Prospective candidates must register for an on-site interview and be prepared to teach a mini lesson. Bring resume and teaching credentials. 1839 Agriculture St., New Orleans. Contact: Dr. Dionne Nichols, [email protected] or call (504) 593-9399.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR, “Renewal of the Holy Spirit” with Father Bill Henry, March 11 at 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Mary Magdalen Discipleship Center (8:30 a.m. Mass available in church). Light breakfast/lunch provided. Pre-register: [email protected]. 6425 West Metairie Ave., Metairie.

WELCOME RETREATS, overnight experience to refuel your faith. For men, March 11-12, bit.ly/3khWq7L; for women, March 25-26, bit.ly/3Zf2cWj, Mary Queen of Peace, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Space is limited.

SACRED HEART CHURCH, 28088 Main Street, Lacombe, “He Is Risen,” Lenten free concert, 1 p.m. Refreshments served following the concert. Donations appreciated.

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS, St. Patrick’s Day Mass, March 17,  8 a.m., St. Patrick Church, Camp St., New Orleans.

DAY OF RECOLLECTION, March 25, 9-2 p.m. with Deacon Martin Gutierrez, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Parish, 3037 Dauphine St., New Orleans.

MAGNIFICAT, METAIRIE, chapter breakfast with speaker Becki Landry of ECHO Community, March 25, 9 a.m.-noon, Knights of Columbus Hall, St. Jerome Council 6746, 3310 Florida Ave. at 33rd Street, Kenner. Landry, a mother of four young adult daughters and a Catholic therapist, is director of a newly emerging Theology of the Body Community of Acadiana in Louisiana, a certification graduate of the Theology of the Body Institute. Tickets through March 21: $27. Register: bit.ly/3XR8BpO

ANNULMENT WRITING WORKSHOP, ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Office of Marriage and Family Life, free one-night seminar on process of annulments led by Deacon Drea Capaci, March 30, 7-8:30 p.m. Holy Family Church, Holy Family Lane, Luling. (504) 861-6243.

BIG BOOK SALE, Friends of the Jefferson Public Library, April 14-15, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; April 16, noon to 5 p.m. Thousands of gently-used adult and children’s books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, records. Free admission, parking. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner. (504) 455-2665.

SCHOOLS
 

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN, admissions information session, March 16, 6-8 p.m. for parents and prospective students applying to the high school in fall 2023. Information on the high school’s college preparatory academic program and admissions process and visit with faculty and administrators. Register: bit.ly/3KxRtlK. Also, Spend-A-Days for prospective students, March 22 (early dismissal 2:05 p.m.), 24, 29; April 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 7:55 a.m.-3:05 p.m., to meet students, faculty and staff Spend-a-Day. Registration required: bit.ly/3XT4Qjv.

MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY, STK theater troupe presents musical “Xanadu,” March 18 and 25, 2 p.m.; March 18, 22-25, 7 p.m. Tickets; $17 adults, $12 students, $26 premium. Tickets: stkbooktix.com

DE LA SALLE, “South Seas on St. Charles” Maroon and White Gala, March 18, 6-7 p.m, patron party; 7-10 p.m. gala with music, online and live auctions, wine, catering by Elysian events. Dress: Island chic or dressy casual. Gala tickets start at $60;  bit.ly/3kgIMBS. 5300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans.

LENT EVENTS

St. Joseph Church, Lenten series with soup, prayer and reflection, “Who Is My Neigbor?” Every Wednesday in Lent at 5:30 p.m. 1802 Tulane Ave., New Orleans.

CABRINI HIGH CHAPEL,

Lenten Evening of Reflection, March 7, 6 p.m. gathering and refreshments; 6:30 p.m. opening prayer and spiritual talk by Claire Gallagher; 7 p.m. personal reflection, adoration, reconciliation; 7:30 p.m. Mass. Opportunities to view the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Shrine, 1400 Moss St., New Orleans. RSVP: (504) 556-4415.

ST. RAYMOND AND ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH, “The Spirit Beckons Us Home” March 13-15, 6 p.m., with Josephite Father Stanley Ihouma. 2916 Paris Ave., New Orleans. (504) 945-8750.

ST. CLETUS, three-day mission, “The Life of Grace,” with Father Bryan Howard, pastor, March 20-22, 7-8 p.m. 3600 Claire Ave., Gretna. (504) 367-7951.