St. Catherine of siena catholic church

1 St. Catherine of siena catholic church St. Catherine of siena catholic church July 3, 2016 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A Eucharistic Community Established in 1921 St. Catherine of siena catholic church 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005 Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm Office Phone: 504-835-9343 Fax: 504-835-1525 Parish Emergency Line: 504-833-8507 St. Vincent de Paul Assistance: 504-267-9507 Mass Schedule Monday Friday 9:00 am Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am, & 5:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Mon/Wed/Fri After 9:00 am Mass Saturday 3:00 3:50 pm Or by appointment Devotions 24 / 7 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Monday-Friday Rosary at 8:15 am Tuesdays Perpetual Help Novena at 9:30 am First Saturdays Our Lady of Fatima Novena at 2:30 pm St.

2 Catherine of siena catholic School 400 Codifer Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005 504-831-1166 (Phone) 504-833-8982 (Fax) Hearing assistance devices are available in church . Please see an usher if you need one. St. Catherine of siena catholic church 2 Mass Intentions Saturday, July 2 4:00 pm Frank Anthony William Brandner Raymond Cardinale Sheryl Cascio Barbara Dartez Adam Dicks John M. Gatti, Jr. Gros-Hebert Families Edwin Gros, Jr. Edwin & Mae Gros William John Hammond Karen Hartmann Alice & Emile Hebert Ralph Hebert, Jr. Ralph Hebert, Sr. Norma B. Long Carolyn Barraco Mouton Sharon Ellis Murray Jennifer Rapp Schade Joanen Family William Thomas, Jr. Elizabeth Truglio Juanita Truxillo Christopher Vanderbrook Benjamin Wessel Sunday, July 3 7:00 am Parish Family 9:00 am Randy Perrone 11:00 am Frank Anthony Ryan Aucoin Albert Charles (Anthony) Barnitz Fr.

3 Michael Becker William Brandner Marie Delatte Jimmy Daigre Adam Dicks Raymond Gambel John Gatti, Jr. Joyce Golden William Hammond The Hulsberg Family Rita LeBlanc James Linn Zoe LoCicero Phyllis Merkle Jennifer Rapp Schade -Joanen Family Scott Schneider Barbara Thompson Juanita Truxillo Benjamin Wessel 5:30 pm Benjamin Wessel Monday, July 4 9:00 am Hayward Thompson, II Tuesday, July 5 9:00 am Tina Almon Wednesday, July 6 9:00 am Hayward & Cecilia Thompson Thursday, July 7 9:00 am Antoinette Rabalais Friday, July 8 9:00 am Alvin Bertaut Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Today s Readings First Reading Rejoice and be glad for I will spread prosperity over Jerusalem like a river, and the wealth of nations like an overflowing torrent (Isaiah 66:10-14c).

4 Psalm Let all the earth cry out to God with joy (Psalm 66). Second Reading May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ (Galatians 6:14-18). Gospel Jesus sends his disciples out in pairs to bring his peace and pro claim the kingdom of God (Luke 10:1-12, 17-20) [1-9]. Readings for the Week Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9; Mt 9:18-26; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass For Public Needs, nos. 882-889, or For Peace and Justice, nos. 887-891 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Dt 30:10-14; Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37; or Ps 19:8-11; Col 1:15- 20; Lk 10:25-37 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Independence Day Tuesday: St.

5 Anthony Zaccaria; St. Elizabeth of Portugal Wednesday: St. Maria Goretti Saturday: St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions; Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture Reflection The greeting of peace at Mass adds substance to a message of today s readings: peace is relational. When we greet in peace the person near us at Mass, we share the touch of a handshake or embrace, sincere eye contact, and friendly words. The scriptures speak of a similar peace. The first reading from Isaiah describes the peace of the holy city, Jerusalem, a place of prosperity and comfort where the LORD s power shall be known to his servants (Isaiah 66:14c). The Christian understanding of peace changes slightly. Paul writes of the peace and mercy on all who are created anew. Jesus describes a feeling of peace that will rest on those who accept his disciples and their message. Peace is both an absence of strife and a personal blessing.

6 May we always and sincerely bring peace to our own lives as we share it with others. Our Family Prayer Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our archdiocese have appreciated the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in times of war, disas-ter, epidemic and illness. We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect to the life and dignity of all people. Bless parents that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

7 Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us that we may be a holy family. Amen. Memorials The Sanctuary Candle will burn In Memory of Betty O Brien Chandler and Eileen O Brien Hite The Chapel of Holy Innocents Candle will burn For God Blessing the Our Lady of Fatima Candle will burn for Special Intentions Contact Frances Skiffington at 834-1709 or email: for dedications. Prayer & Worship St. Catherine of siena catholic church 3 Peter s Pence Collection: thank You thank you for your generous support of our Holy Father s chari-table works through the Peter s Pence Collection. Our contri-butions will be combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the world to help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. Your generosity is an act of solidarity with the universal church , answering the call to become a wit-ness of charity.

8 May God bless you! Adoration Chapel Closed for Fourth of July Due to work being done in the Chapel over the July 4th week-end the Chapel will be completely closed. If you would like to visit with Our Lord please do so in church during the hours the church is open. The Chapel will reopen at 10am on Tuesday, July 5th. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but for the safe-ty of our Adorers the Chapel must be closed. God Bless! First Saturday Devotion: July 2 Please join us for the First Saturday Devotion. Rosary begins at 2:30pm, followed by confession at 3:15pm and Mass and Com-munion at 4:00pm. For more information contact Maria at 206-6030. Parish Office Closed: July 4 The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, July 4th in ob-servance of Independence Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th at 8:30am. Radio Rosary: July 8 Join us in the Parish Conference Room on Friday, July 8th at 6:00pm to recite the rosary.

9 All are welcome! Cross catholic Outreach: July 9/10 To celebrate the JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY Father Bernard Ol-szewski of Cross catholic Outreach, commissioned by Pope Francis in Rome as a Missionary of Mercy, will be visiting our parish next weekend. Father will speak at all the Masses on behalf of the poor in developing countries. What a blessed occasion to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Knights of Columbus Quarterly Communion: July 10 All are invited to pray the rosary before Mass at 8:30am. Fol-lowing Mass, please join us in the Melancon Center for coffee, kids beverages and doughnuts! Youthful Elders Meeting: July 21 Our next Youthful Elders Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 21st in the Melancon Center at 1:00pm. Come and join us for an indoor picnic and bingo. REMINDER: There will be no meeting in August. 2016 2017 Confirmation It is not too late for high school juniors and seniors to sign up for the 2016-2017 Confirmation Class.

10 Registration forms can be found on the parish website. For more information contact Michelle Alley, Director of Religious Education at 835-9343, Ext. 506 or Parish School of Religion The Parish School of Religion is expanding and in need of vol-unteers. Teachers are needed for 1st and 2nd grade. Assis-tant/Co-Teachers are needed for Kindergarten, 3rd and 7th grades. Classes meet on Sunday mornings from 10:00am to 11:00am during the school year. For more information con-tact Michelle Alley, Director of Religious Education at 835-9343, Ext. 506 or New Parishioners!! We offer a warm welcome to the following new parishioners: Dustin Almond Brian, Lindsey & Leslie Clark William, Elena & Willa Sanderlin Leslie Spoon Gilbert & Jacquelyn Vairin We look forward to their active involvement in our parish! Baptisms: Congratulations!! Congratulations to the following children who were recently baptized: Camille Douglass Breslin, child of Thomas, III & Jessica Breslin Tristan Thomas Condon, child of Kyle & Lauren Condon Charlotte Kathryn deGruy, child of Clay & Sarah deGruy Josephine Jennie Toepfer, child of Randall & Cleta Toepfer Weddings: Congratulations!