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Dear Parishioners,
I want to invite you to be a part of an important meeting on
Saturday, January 18th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the Kern
Center. We are looking for your input and feedback in our 5 -
year Strategic Plan for our school.
Our school began in September of 1965, one year after the
founding of our parish. Originally, we were staffed by many
Ursuline nuns, establishing a solid grounding in the spirit of St.
Angela Merici. Their contribution is evident through the many
historical pictures through our parish office. One of my favorite
pictures has a group of sisters in white habits arranging desks,
preparing to open our school in the summer of 1965.
Over the years, many lay people have served in leadership to form our children in faith and
educate them for the challenges of an evolving world. Our world is changing rapidly with new
technologies and many new cultural challenges. Parents serve as the primary educators of their
children. We are here to support the mission of the family in the spirit of St. Angela Merici,
preparing students to thrive and make a difference in a changing world – to be the “salt of the
earth” and the “light of the world.”
This past fall, we assembled a strategic planning committee for our school. The purpose of
this committee is to identify our current needs as a school and address them over the next 5
years with achievable goals.
We surveyed our parishioners and school parents this past September, to assess where we
stand at the present time. Now we are ready to gather your input in order to discern our
priorities as we look toward the future of St. Angela Merici School. Our facilitator, Karen Baker,
brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning and is an outside, objective participant in the
process.
Please mark your calendars for this event. Who is invited? Anyone who has an interest in
seeing our school thrive as we look forward. You may be a current or former school parent. You
may be a parishioner who wants to see us continue to grow. Either way, we want to hear from
you.
We will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. and expect to be finished by Noon. Refreshments will be
served. Hope to see you there!
Week of December 29, 2019 Weekly Collection………………………………………….………$ 16,984.76 Christmas Collection…….…………………………………...…$ 16,124.15 Solemnity of Mary Collection..…………………………$4,711.90 Thank you to all who support our parish each week!
K.C. Kids’ Free Throw Competition
For: Kids 9 –14 years old as of Jan 1
When: NEW DATE! Sunday, January 19, 2020
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sign Up Today:
Contact Jay Schwander at 504-481-2467
Saturday & Sunday January 18 & 19, 2020
Lunch Plates will be on Sale for $10: Smoked chicken, dirty rice, beans, corn on the cob, roll & drink. Take out or eat in the gym. Food will be served on Saturday after Mass and on Sunday after 9:30 a.m. Mass until sold out! Football on the Big Screen! Hope to see you there!
All St. Angela parishioners and school parents are invited to attend and provide feedback as we plan for the future of St. Angela Merici School. The meeting will be held on campus in the Kern Center and will last approximately two hours. Come help to plan the future of our school.
St. Angela will hold its Fifth Annual Family St. Joseph Altar on March 19th. The first viewing of the altar will be Wednesday, March 18th at 6:00 p.m. and a candlelight rosary to the Blessed Mother will begin at 7:00 p.m. On Thursday, March 19th altar viewing begins around 10 a.m., the Tupa-Tupa will take place at 10:30 a.m., and food will be served from 11:15 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. In preparation of the altar, volunteers and donations are very important. Information on specific donations will be detailed in later bulletins and monetary donations are greatly appreciated at any time and will help us in preparation for the parish celebration. If you would like to volunteer there are many different committees such as decorations, baking, construction, etcetera. If you are interested please go to the church website, or contact Janet Cruppi at 504-338-2957, or Renee Lauland at 504-371-2101. We will begin making cookies on Sunday, January 12, 2020 in the Kern Center from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Monday, January 20, 2020 in the Kern Center from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Come join us in this joyful exchange of camaraderie while working to honor St. Joseph. Please see our Schedule of Events for upcoming Altar activities in February and March - copies of the Schedule can be found in the Church hallways. Did you know…St. Joseph altars are built with three levels which symbolize the Holy Trinity – God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Thanks to all of you who have prayerfully considered your commitment to St. Angela Merici Parish for 2020. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to reflect on your involvement in our Parish Family for the year ahead. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Parish office.
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Meeting…………………….……. Gym 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
RCIA…..…………..…………… Rel. Ed. Library
CYO Retreat 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
School Mass…..………….. Church
CYO Retreat 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
School Strategic Plan Meeting…..………..…..Gym 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
KC Pig Skin Party..…….. Gym
Parish Office will be closed for MLK, Jr. Day, January 20, 2020. Feast of St. Angela Merici Mass and Reception– Saturday, January 25, 2020 Confirmation Retreat– Sunday, January 26, 2020
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Save the January 16 January 17 January 18 January 19 Dates!
CYO Retreat 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
KC Pig Skin Party……… Gym 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
KC Free Throw Contest……………………………. Gym
Are you a member of a ministry that has an event planned in St. Angela Merici Parish? Did you take pictures at a recent parish event and would like to share those pictures with the church parish? If so, submit your information and pictures to the Bulletin Editor, Candice Schmidt, at [email protected]. There is a 2 week deadline for all bulletin submissions before an event and/ or meeting for timely publication. Please send pictures at any time.
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 11 January 12 January 13 January 14 January 15
No Parish Activities
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Fig Pastries/ Altar Project…..………….......Gym 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CYO General Meeting………………...Gym
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Pro-Life Meeting……….... Conf. Rm. 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rosary…………………………...Mary’s Garden by the Gym
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Co-Op Cooks ………Gym 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
PSR/ CCD Class #16……. School 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Substance Addiction Ministry……….Conf. Rm.
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Morning Bible Study….. Rel. Ed. Library 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bridge to Naim…………….. Conf. Room 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Young at Heart/ Phone Class……………..……. Conf. Room 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SVDP Board Meeting... Board Room 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Co-Op Meal Delivery….. Gym 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Co-Op Board Meeting. Conf. Room 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Adult Choir Practice….. Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Scripture Study……………. Rel. Ed. Library
9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday Morning Prayer Group & Mass .. Conf. Rm. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
SVDP Food Pantry…….. Parish Office 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Confessions…..…………..… Church 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Power Hour…..……………….. Church 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Confirmation Make Up Class……………………..……. Parish Workroom 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Alpha Training…..………….. Gym 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Coping with Life Alone………..Conf. Room.
Sunday January 12
4:00 p.m. vigil 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Multi-Intentions
Jim Richard
Dr. & Mrs. John Bruce
Multi-Intentions
For the Parish
Monday January 13
6:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
Benton (“Ben”) Tabor Sullivan
Jennie Lavigne
Tuesday January 14
6:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
Benton (“Ben”) Tabor Sullivan
Marion Legette
Wednesday January 15
6:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
Benton (“Ben”) Tabor Sullivan
Paul & Katie Jacomine
Thursday January 16
6:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
Benton (“Ben”) Tabor Sullivan
Randle Vulliet
Friday January 17
6:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
Benton (“Ben”) Tabor Sullivan
Emilia Taormina
Saturday January 18
8:30 a.m. Joy Ellen Strain
Multi-Intentions Noted Above: Sunday, January 12, 4:00 p.m. Vigil: John Rebenne, Ola Becnel, Terry P. Gerstner, Jr., Mickey LaNasa, Mitchell G. Maurin (*), Harry & Fay (*) Larson, Michael Neeb, Dan Kirschenheuter, Frank & Miriam Zimmerman, Ray M. Boss, Jr., Catherine Aloisio Piro, June Calcagno, Thomas C. Punch, Bernie & Janice (*) Bevon, Lois Welchley, Sylvia Maher, Christopher LaGarde, Lawrence Verges, Sr., Carol Braud, Tu Tran, Mary & Kenneth Chatagnier (*), Andrew Norris Sunday, January 12, 11:00 a.m.: Rodney Mouton, Virginia Stewart, Gerald Fucich, Mary Ciolino, Mickey LaNasa, Alexis Vicari Martindale, Ola Becnel, Sister Colleen Hennessey, SSND, Lloyd & Ada Aguillard, Linda & Robert (*) Armbruster, John Eckholdt, Adreah Newman Egan, Saxten Berggren, Sylvia Maher, Joy Ellen Strain, Christopher Lagarde, Mr. & Mrs. R.D. daRoza (*), Carol Braud, Tu Tran, Vinca Delesdernier, George Verghese, Benton (“Ben”) Tabor Sullivan, Murray Gordon, Patricia Nicholas, Sheets Family
Pope Francis’ January Prayer Intention: Prayer intention for evangelization-Promotion of World Peace. We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world.
Every first Wednesday of the month, the parish will pray for your loved ones who need prayers during Power Hour. The names will be mentioned in the opening prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. If you would like a name mentioned, please call the parish office, 504-835-0324, and give the name by Friday before the first Wednesday of the month.
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Sanctuary Candle burns the week of January 12 in memory of the
Cheramie Family.
Deaths Joseph Calcagno, Jr. & Mary Nicolini
Sanctuary Flowers are in memory of the Cavalier, Zito, Vitrano Families.
BELOW: St. Angela Merici Parish looked absolutely beautiful this Advent and Christmas Season. Special thanks to everyone on the Decorating Committee who helped prepare our parish for this festive occasion. Photos by Fr. Dan Darmanin.
ABOVE: St. Angela Merici parishioners gather together for fellowship at the first Donut Sunday of the new year, Feast of the Epiphany, Sunday, January 5, 2020. Special thanks to the Pro-Life Ministry for hosting the event. Photos by Mrs. Elsa Hodges.
Upcoming Events: Class #16 will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020. There will be NO CCD on Monday, January 20, 2020
due to the Martin Luther King Holiday. We will resume on Monday, January 27, 2020.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Monday, March 23, 2020.
Upcoming Dates Wednesday, January 15 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Confirmation Make Up Class #3 Parish Office Workroom
Sunday, January 26 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Retreat
SAINT HILARY (c. 315-367) Feast Day: January 13 Born in Poitiers, France, whose populace would later elect him bishop, Hilary, married and a father, was converted from paganism to Christianity through his reading of scripture. The focus of his prayerful study was the Prologue to the Gospel according to John, which portrays Jesus as the divine Logos, eternally begotten of the Father. As a result, Hilary became in the words of the biblical scholar Jerome, “the Latin Trumpet against the Arians,” heretics who believed Jesus to be merely human, not divine. In defense of Christ’s divinity, Hilary was not only eloquent in debate but utterly fearless in the face of relentless persecution and even exile. Thus by the witness of his own discipleship, Hilary taught that faith in Jesus as the divine Son of God has consequences. Reflecting on Jesus’ challenge to his disciples, “You are the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13), Hilary notes that, as salt both preserves from corruption and adds savor to food, so must the faithful disciple bear a witness that, by word and example, leads others to immortality and virtuous living. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PRO-LIFE MEDITATIONS ON THE "JOYFUL MYSTERIES" OF THE ROSARY The Finding of Jesus in the Temple The boy Jesus was filled with wisdom, because He is God. Let us pray that all people may see the wisdom of His teachings about the dignity of life, and may understand that this teaching is not an opinion, but the truth. Our next Pro-Life Meeting will take place on January
13 at 9:30 in the Conference Room. On January 15th, the New Orleans Right to Life
graveside ceremony will take place at noon at St. Patrick Cemetery at the Foot of Canal Street. Archbishop Aymond will preside.
Red roses will be placed on the altar on January 18th
& 19th in memory of all babies killed by abortion. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 is the anniversary of
Roe vs. Wade decision. A 8:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated in memory of all babies who have died due to abortion. Please join us.
Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14‑20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21‑28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29‑39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40‑45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1‑12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13‑17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34 Wednesday, January 22
Johnnette Benkovic Williams, Fr. Mark Goring, Deacon Larry and Andi Oney, and Patti Mansfield will be featured at the annual Holy Spirit Women’s Retreat from January 24-26, 2020, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lafayette, LA. The prophetic theme is “2020: Without a Vision the People Perish.” The liturgies, music, prayer, teaching and fellowship will bring encouragement to all those who love the Lord and the Church. Johnnette is Founder and President of Women of Grace which sponsors conferences, media, study groups and more. Johnnette is featured on EWTN on both radio and television. Johnnette is a prolific writer and her new book is The Rosary: Your Weapon in Spiritual Warfare. Fr. Mark Goring is a dynamic and inspiring preacher who is fearless. He is a member of the Companions of the Cross, and the past Director of the Catholic Charismatic Center in Houston. He has a daily YouTube broadcast of gospel preaching. They will be joined by Deacon Larry and Andi Oney, Patti Mansfield and the CCRNO Team. Register online at www.ccrno.org or call (504) 828-1368.
Men, put aside the “hustle and bustle” of daily life and attend the men’s Emmaus retreat the weekend of January 24-26, 2020. The retreat is held at Rosaryville Spirit Life Center and retreat house in beautiful, peaceful Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The retreat is based on the scripture passage “The appearance on the road to Emmaus” (Luke 24: 13-35) and is an uplifting experience that has a profound effect on men’s lives. The retreat begins at 5:00 PM Friday and ends after the 5:30 PM mass on Sunday. Round trip transportation is provided from St. Dominic Church, New Orleans. Please don’t ignore this opportunity but pray on it instead. You can also register for the retreat online at this website: https://catholicretreatcenter.org/upcoming-events/mens-emmaus-july/ Contact the following men for additional information: Colin Taulli @ 504-494-4511, or Wester (Wes) Perret 985-878-1174
Baptism– Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of each month after the 11:00 a.m. Mass, excluding the season of Lent. Confirmation– Celebrated in the Junior year of High School. Classes begin in August. Marriage– Please contact a priest at least 6 months prior to the anticipated date of marriage. Anointing of the Sick– Please call the parish office to arrange a visit by a priest. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion can also deliver Holy Communion to the homebound. Funeral– Contact the parish office to meet with our Funeral Ministry in preparation for the Funeral Liturgy.
Visit our website, www.stangela.org, for more information regarding Sacramental Preparation.
Parish Staff
Pastor Rev. Clayton J. Charbonnet, III 504-835-0324 ext 302 [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Rev. Daniel Darmanin 504-835-0324 ext 303 [email protected]
Deacon Rev. Mr. Ray Heap 504-835-0324 ext 307 [email protected]
Deacon Rev. Mr. Gilbert Schmidt 504-835-0324 ext 307 [email protected]
Deacon Rev. Mr. Nicholas Chetta 504-835-0324 ext 307 [email protected]
Deacon Rev. Mr. David Aaron 504-835-0324 ext 307 [email protected]
School Principal Paige Bennett 504-835-8491 [email protected]
Director of Finance Konnie Duncan 504-835-0324 ext 305 [email protected]
Director of Youth Ministry Diane Kratochvil 504-835-0324 ext 309 [email protected]
Catechetical Coordinator Candice Schmidt 504-835-0324 ext 306 [email protected]
Director of Music Ministry Kimberly Mouledoux 504-835-8491 [email protected]
Parish Secretary Suzy Hyde 504-835-0324 ext 304 [email protected]
Parish Receptionist Mary Ann Kleinschmidt 504-835-0324 ext 301 [email protected]
Director of Maintenance Michael Volpi 504-835-0324 [email protected]
Ministry Contacts
Adult Choir Kimberly Mouledoux 504-875-8963 [email protected]
Alpha Diane Kratochvil 504-835-0324 [email protected]
Altar Servers Fr. Dan Darmanin 504-835-0324 [email protected]
Annulment Ministry Deacon Gil Schmidt h)504-833-5741; c)504-913-9103 [email protected]
Baptisms Suzy Hyde 504-835-0324 [email protected]
Bridge to NAIM Jo Poche 504-833-9470
Coping With Life Alone Mike Caruso 504-481-9342 [email protected]
CYO Diane Kratochvil 504-835-0324 [email protected]
Family Life Kay Dornier 504-834-4689 [email protected]
Homebound Visitation Mary Ann Kleinschmidt 504-835-0324 [email protected]
Hospitality Tammy Cardinale 504-835-4409 [email protected]
Knights of Columbus, Council 9007 Jay Schwander 504-481-2467 [email protected]
Men's Bible Study Deacon Ray Heap 504-835-9373 [email protected]
Parish School of Religion Candice Schmidt 504-835-0324 [email protected]
Prayer Line Beth Kliebert [email protected]
Pro-Life Judy Legett Martin 504-835-4777 RCIA Candice Schmidt 504-835-0324 [email protected]
St. Angela Ladies Auxiliary Diane Gregoire 504-812-4187 [email protected]
St. Angela Men's Auxiliary David Steeg 225-333-2205 [email protected]
St. Joseph Altar Renee Lauland or Janet Cruppi 504-371-2101 or 504-338-2957 [email protected] [email protected]
St. Vincent DePaul Ed Mazoue [email protected]
Scripture Study (Morning) June Prados 504-835-7573 [email protected]
Scripture Study (Night) Marilyn Heap 504-835-9373 [email protected]
SAM Substance Addiction Lisa Carroll 504-314-8271 [email protected]
Vocation Cross; Ushers Bill Steen 504-453-3662 [email protected]
Young at Heart Carol Gutelius 504-615-1818 [email protected]
