St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

105 Bonnabel Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005

www.scschurch.com

Pastor: Fr. Tim Hedrick Parochial Vicar: Fr. Andrew Gutierrez

Office Hours: Monday — Thursday 8:30 am — 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am — 2 pm (Summer Hours)

Parish Phone: 504-835-9343 Parish Fax: 504-835-1525 Parish Emergency Line: 504-833-8507 Helping Hands Assistance: 504-267-9507

Mass Schedule

Monday — Friday 9:00 am Wednesday 5:30 pm Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:30 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday 8:30 am Wednesday 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Friday 8:30 am Saturday 3:00 pm Or By Appointment

Devotions

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Tues 9:30 am in Church)

Rosary (Mon — Fri 8:15 am in Church) Rosary (Mon 6 pm in Church)

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School

400 Codifer Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 www.scsgators.org

Principal: Ms. Maria Ward

School Phone: 504-831-1166 School Fax: 504-833-8982

Hearing assistance devices are available in Church. Please see an usher if you need one.

“Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love!”

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church July 12, 2020

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Established in 1921

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Mass Intentions Saturday, July 11 4:00 pm Sheldon Cantelli † Roland Chaisson † Adam C. Dicks † David Doskey † Octavio Gutierrez † Helen Kevlin Joy Klein † Owen “Pops” LaCour † Ethel Landry Shane LaSalle † Stephen Lundgren Charlotte Montgomery † Mercedes Randazza † Families of David Reinhardt Fred Stromeyer † Sherri Ann Tircuit † Sunday, July 12 7:00 am Parish Family 9:00 am Tom Benson † 11:00 am John J. D’Aquin, Jr. † Shirley Buisson † Sheldon Cantelli † Jonathan Catoir † Claire Daigle † Raymond Gambel † Alice Garcia † Jack Gatti † Maria Glynn † Keith Landry † Shane LaSalle † Randy Perrone † Families of David Reinhardt Parish Family Dr. Mark J. Peters † 5:30 pm Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gremillion † Monday, July 13 9:00 am Kenneth White † Tuesday, July 14 9:00 am S.J. and Dee Boudreaux † Wednesday, July 15 9:00 am Abbot Gregory Robeau, O.S.B. † 5:30 pm Juan Duchesne, Sr. † Thursday, July 16 9:00 am Harold Steppe † Friday, July 17 9:00 am Neige Cotton

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Readings First Reading: My word will achieve the end for which it was sent (Isaiah 55). Psalm: The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest (Psalm 65). Second Reading: We, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan within ourselves awaiting the redemption of our bodies (Romans 8). Gospel: Some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit (Matthew 13).

Readings for the Week Monday: Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Henry Tuesday: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Wednesday: St. Bonaventure Thursday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saturday: St. Camillus de Lellis; Blessed Virgin Mary

Scripture Reflection Each day we are bombarded with thousands of words. From the moment our clock radios click on in the morning, until the last moment of the day when the television is turned off or someone bids us “good-night,” our life is filled with words. Some words that we hear bring news that leaves us feeling low. Some words lift our spirits. Many of the words we hear are trying to get us to buy something. Some words are hurtful. Today the Church focuses our attention on hearing the word of God. Are God’s words just more of the same—part of the endless stream of words that flow into our ears each day? The challenge today is to allow God’s word to inspire us in new ways so that our outlook and attitudes align themselves more closely with the heart and mind of Christ Jesus.

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Archdiocesan 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, disaster, 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. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us that we may be a holy family. Amen.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Prayer God, Our Father, we thank you for our parish community of St. Catherine of Siena. Thank you for the many blessings that you have given us, but especially for calling us to serve as disciples of your son, Jesus Christ. As we gather today, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide us in everything that we do. Transform our hearts and lead us closer to you. Help us always to seek to be a parish that is Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love. We ask all of these things in the name of Jesus, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother. St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!

St. Michael the Archangel Prayer St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Memorials

The Sanctuary Candles are In Memory of Abbot Gregory Robeau, O.S.B., and and In Memory of Alice Ann Garcia

The Chapel of the Holy Innocents Candle is In Memory of Mercedes Randazza

The Divine Mercy Candles are For a Special Thank You to Fr. Tim

The Our Lady of Fatima Candles are For a Special Thank You to Fr. Andrew

Contact Frances Skiffington at 834-1709 or fskiffin@gmail.com for dedications.

Prayer & Worship

Our Mission

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish

exists to form and send forth a community of disciples of Jesus Christ

who witness by joyfully living the Gospel.

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Parish News

New Parishioners: Welcome! Please extend a warm welcome to St. Catherine of Siena’s newest parishioners. We look forward to their involvement in parish life:

• Mark, Kaitlin, and Samuel Blalock • Colleen Drapcho • Ryan, Jill, Harlow, and Luke Finney Sacrament of Matrimony: Congratulations! Congratulations to Grant Lozes Landry and Jennifer Cecile DeBlieux, who celebrated the sacrament of matrimony recently at St. Catherine. KC Quarterly Communion with Rosary: July 12 The St. Catherine of Siena Knights of Columbus invite everyone to their Quarterly Communion on Sunday, July 12. Parishioners are encouraged to pray the Rosary with them in the church before Mass, starting at 8:30 am. SCS has a very active KC council. Please contact Grand Knight Norman Romagosa, 301-7149, for more information about the Knights. Sunday Mass 9 am Livestream: July 12 For those who cannot attend or should not attend Mass, we will still livestream Mass from SCS on our YouTube channel on Sunday, July 12, at 9 am. Please subscribe to our SCS YouTube channel if you have not already done so. Simply visit scschurch.com and click on the YouTube icon near the top right-hand corner of the screen, and then on the red “Subscribe” button. If you miss the broadcast, you can watch the recording of either Mass anytime throughout the day. You also can watch the broadcast from scschurch.com. Monday Night Rosary for Healing: July 13 The Monday, July 13, 6 pm rosary for healing will take place in the Melancon Center—rather than in the church. All are welcome. Live Safe Environment Training: July 13 In-person safe environment training will be offered at St. Catherine of Siena on Monday, July 13, 6:30-8 pm, in the Barrett Complex. Go to scschurch.com/livetraining to register. Contact Michelle, michelle@scschurch.com or 835-9343, ext. 1506, with questions. Adoration, Confession, Praise & Worship: July 15 The Young Adult Ministry is sponsoring an adoration hour in the church with praise and worship led by musician and parishioner James Rosenbloom. Fr. Andrew will be offering confessions during the holy hour as well. All parishioners are invited to join our Young Adult ministry in prayer on Wednesday, July 15, in the church, 7:30-8:30 pm. In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary M. Thomas. Eternal rest grant unto Mary, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

Welcome, SCS Principal Maria Mateu Ward! St. Catherine of Siena is excited to welcome our new principal, Ms. Maria Mateu Ward! Maria grew up in Old Metairie and is a 1986 SCS graduate. We are excited to have her back at St. Catherine! Maria has been working hard with our assistant principals to prepare for the opening of school in August! More

information about plans for reopening school will be communicated to parents in the coming days. To learn more about Ms. Ward, visit scsgators.org/principal. Welcome home, Maria! Black and Indian Mission Appeal: July 18-19 Next week, we will take up a second collection to help bishops and dioceses to build up the Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities. Many people benefit from the Black and Indian Mission Collection (BIMC), such as students in a small mission school in the deep south, the Catholic community served by a Native deacon in Alaska, and the Native American parish on the prairie. The BIMC helps get good teachers in schools that otherwise would struggle to remain open, helps dioceses form lay ministers and catechists to spread the Gospel in their communities, and encourages young African Americans and Native Americans to serve as priests, brothers, or sisters.

Knights of Columbus BBQ Chicken Dinner: July 19 The SCS KC Council 12686 will hold a BBQ Chicken Dinner in the Cafeteria on Sunday, July 19, from 10 am until 2 pm. Dinners will be available to eat in (socially distanced of course) or take out. In addition to the delicious meals the Knights will be cooking you will be able to purchase prepackaged desserts for 50 cents each from the Altar Society. Advanced sale chicken dinner pricing is as follows:

1/4 Chicken (white or dark), coleslaw, beans and bread — $8 1/2 Chicken, coleslaw, beans and bread — $11 Whole chicken, 1 pint coleslaw, 1 pint beans and bread — $15

Tickets may be purchased at the above prices through July 16 online at kc12686.square.site (enter into address bar on your browser) or before and after all Masses this weekend. All advance sale tickets will be eligible for a door prize drawing for a dinner cruise for 2 aboard the CREOLE QUEEN Steamboat. There will be a limited amount of “day of” sales at a higher price. Please come support your Knights of Columbus Council and enjoy some fellowship with your fellow Parishioners. Parish School of Religion 2020-21 Registration Registration for our 2020-2021 Parish School of Religion is open. Our Lower School program (Kindergarten-4th) will retain the same model as this past year and begin on Sunday, September 13. Our Upper School program (grades 5-10) will take on a new model beginning with our summer session, Monday-Friday, July 20-24. Registration for the Upper School Program is due now. See scschurch.com/psr for information and forms; contact Meagan Barras with questions.

July 4-5, 2020 General Collection $12,114.30

Weekly Online Giving $8,692.00

Weekly Electronic Giving $7,640.75

Poor Box $971.06

Total Collection $29,418.11

Thank you for financially supporting the mission of St. Catherine Parish. We appreciate your generosity. 7% of the

weekly collection is used for missionary outreach.

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Weekly Calendar: July 11-18

Saturday, July 11 Sunday, July 12 Monday, July 13 Tuesday, July 14

10:00 am Baptism (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 6:00 pm KC Installation Dinner (MC)

BBQ CHICKEN DINNER TICKET SALES

B Barrett Complex C Church CAF Cafeteria CR Conference Room G Gym MC Melancon Center R Rectory YR Youth Room S School OC Off Campus

7:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 8:30 am KC Quarterly Rosary (C) 9:00 am Sunday Mass / KC Quarterly Communion (C) 11:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 12:15 pm Baptism (C) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C)

BBQ CHICKEN DINNER TICKET SALES

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Timeline (MC) 5:00 pm Legion of Mary (C) 6:00 pm Rosary for Healing (C) 6:30 pm Safe Environment Training (B)

SUMMER CAMP WEEK 7 BEGINS

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 6:00 pm Young Catholic Professionals (B)

Wednesday, July 15 Thursday, July 16 Friday, July 17 Saturday, July 18

6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (Zoom) 8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am Grief Support (MC) 5:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 5:30 pm Daily Mass (C) 7:00 pm CYO With Wednesday (YR) 7:30 pm Young Adult Adoration, Confession, and Praise & Worship (C)

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:45 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am Helping Hands Food Distribution (MC) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC)

8:15 am RAS Rosary (C) 8:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C)

10:00 am Baptism (C) 1:00 pm Wedding (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C)

Field of Dreams Capital Campaign Total Cost of the Field of Dreams $2,750,000

Donations Collected and Pledged $1,764,100

Goal Remaining $985,900

Thank you for your generosity! For more information about the Field of Dreams, visit: www.scschurch.com/field.

An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

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Parish News Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Adorers: Thank You!

Thank you to all who have committed to spending an hour with Our Eucharistic Lord either as an adorer or as a prayer partner! The willingness of committed adorers and prayer partners makes it possible for the chapel to be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Some share a commitment with one or more family members or friends and take turns covering the hour. Additional committed adorers are welcome and needed at any hour, but especially the following days and times:

Adorers: Sunday—3 am; Saturday—2 am and 3 am. Prayer Partners: Sunday—4 pm; Tuesday—1 pm; Wednesday—2 pm; Thursday—9 pm; Friday— 8 pm and 9 pm; and Saturday—3 pm and 7 pm. If you are willing and able to take an hour in the adoration chapel, please contact Mary Jeandron, maryms777@aol.com or 858-4464. Mass Attendance during Phase 2 Our pre-COVID19 Mass and Confession Schedule in Church have resumed. Phase 2 permits 50% occupancy in Churches, which allows St. Catherine of Siena to have 500 people at each Mass. If the number of people in Church exceeds 500, the ushers will ask you to come to another, later Mass. If we have more than 500 people for the 9 am Mass, however, we will offer overflow seating in the Melancon Center. We will livestream the 9 am Mass in the Melancon Center and bring Holy Communion to the Melancon Center at the appropriate time. To maximize the number of people in the Church while also maintaining social distancing, we ask that larger families sit in the middle two sections and that smaller families, couples, and individuals sit in the two smaller sections on either side of the larger section. We also added a number of pews along the brick walls and in the Narthex. If anyone is concerned with the increased number of participants at Mass, we would encourage you to attend one of our daily Masses, which usually have 125-150 participants. The people of the Archdiocese are still dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Anyone who is vulnerable or not feeling well should not celebrate Mass in church with other people. SCS Society of St. Vincent de Paul has Transitioned to St. Catherine of Siena Helping Hands Ministry The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international organization of lay Catholics that ministers to the poor. They serve parishes throughout the world, but are organized to be independent of the parish. The SVdP conference here at St. Catherine has decided to disband and become a ministry of the parish. This new group will be called the St. Catherine of Siena Helping Hands Ministry. Our services will be the same as before: providing food and financial help to needy families, and handling Thanksgiving baskets and the Christmas Angel Tree. Please contact us at 267-9507 if you are interested in being part of Helping Hands. Church Office Summer Hours The church office closes at 2 pm on Fridays during June and July. Office hours are 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday; and 8:30 am-2 pm on Friday.

Wearing a Mask Required at all Masses since July 1 Since July 1, by order of the Jefferson Parish President, masks must be worn inside all businesses in Jefferson Parish, including churches. Archbishop Aymond sent an email asking all Catholic churches in Jefferson Parish to comply with this order. Please bring a mask and wear it at Mass and when visiting the adoration chapel. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

General Guidelines for SCS Mass Attendance • Wearing a mask is mandatory at all Masses and in the adoration

chapel. • Every other pew in the Church is roped off. • Every household should sit six feet away from the other

household. • Be mindful of social distancing, and maintain six feet of

distance from others at all times. • The collection baskets will not be passed throughout the

Church. Two baskets will be placed at the foot of the sanctuary for anyone who wants to make an offering before Mass or during the offertory of Mass.

• The sign of peace may be expressed by means of a smile and/or a nod of the head. No physical sign of peace will be exchanged.

• When Mass is over, please do not gather in groups in the Narthex and continue to maintain social distancing.

Guidelines for Receiving Holy Communion • Please bring hand sanitizer to use before receiving

Communion. • During Communion, please maintain social distancing in the

line by spacing out six feet from the person in front of you. • Communion will be distributed by means of the sacred Host

only. There will be no distribution from the chalice. • Out of consideration and concern for others, we ask everyone

to receive Communion in the hand rather than on the tongue. • When approaching the priest/minister for Communion, place

your hand flat atop your other hand. The minister will place the Host on your hand and then let go of the Host to avoid any contact with your hand.

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Parish News

Two St. Catherine of Siena Teachers Retire

Sue Schott and Peggy Fernandez paused for a picture with the statue of Our Lady that graces the sanctuary during May. The veteran teachers concluded their service to St. Catherine of Siena School and were honored during the closing school Mass on May 20, which was livestreamed on the St. Catherine of Siena YouTube channel.

Encouraging Scriptures “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” — Matthew 11:28-30 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence rely not. In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 “We know that all things work for good for those who love God.” — Romans 8:29 “Let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of our faith.” — Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what you wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? But seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be given you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.” — Matthew 6:25, 27, 33-34 “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed to us.” — Romans 8:18 “No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it.” — 1 Corinthians 10:13

Christine Corrigan Alpha Testimony I was lucky enough to be raised in a very religious family. My father is a Deacon here at St. Catherine and my mother a devout Catholic. Faith was always a part of my life. I never questioned if I believed in God or why I believed in God, it was just what we did. I feel like Alpha strengthened the faith I already had. It helped me realize why I believe and how important

faith is to a family. I was struggling in how to put God first in my life. As a working mother I felt pulled in so many ways but something kept telling me to just put God first and the rest will fall into place. One of the first steps I took to strengthen my faith was Alpha. The hardest part is committing, the rest is easy! We all think we have too much going on to commit to something else, but trust me you will be thankful you did this. It was a wonderful experience for my husband and I, our children also enjoyed it! We were blessed to be at a table with good friends and we enjoyed the sense of community Alpha gave us.

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Parish News

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Milestone Anniversary Celebrations: August 29, 30 Are you celebrating a Milestone Anniversary (25 or 50 years) during 2020? If so, come celebrate with us on Saturday, August 29, with a Renewal of Vows at the 4 pm Vigil Mass, followed by a mini-reception in the Melancon Center for you and your family. Or, if you are celebrating a Milestone Anniversary (5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 35, 40, 45, 55, 60, 65) come celebrate with us on Sunday, August 30, with a Renewal of Vows at the 9 am Mass followed by donuts and coffee in the Melancon Center. To register or for any questions, contact Nicole Allen at nstaranto@aol.com or at 329-7181, or Debbie Romagosa at debbie@scschurch.com or at 267-9504. SCS Vocation Cross Program On the second Sunday of each month at all Masses under normal circumstances, a vocation cross is given to a family or individual who makes a commitment to pray for vocations for a month. Those making this commitment agree to attend the Mass for which they signed up to accept the cross after the homily (a booklet with suggested prayers is provided), and to return the vocation cross and booklet to the church office on the Wednesday before the second Sunday of the following month. A reminder email is sent the week before one’s selected date. For questions or to sign up, please contact Rich or Leslie Baudry, 442-7013 or leslie@baudrytherapy. Confirmation Registration

Registration for High School Confirmation for the 2020-2021 school year is now open. Teens who are in their junior or senior year in high school are eligible to prepare for this Sacrament. Visit scschurch.com/confirmation for the registration packet, dates, and more information. For any questions or concerns, please contact Meagan Barras, meagan@scschurch.com or 835-9343.

St. Catherine of Siena Prison Ministry News Our June 17 prison ministry meeting was both social-distanced in the Melancon Center and Zoom-attended. Guest speaker William Thiele gave an excellent overview of Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT). CCT is a powerful and effective program taught at Angola and also to reentry probationers. For a Zoom video recording of the meeting, go to scschurch.com/meeting-notes. The next prison ministry meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12. Shop Using AmazonSmile and Help SCS School

Shop at smile.amazon.com and support SCS School—at no cost to you. Go to smile.amazon.com from your computer, web browser, or

mobile device and choose “St. Catherine of Siena School” as your charity (be sure to choose the one in Metairie). It is recommended that you add a bookmark directly to AmazonSmile to facilitate returning to the site and guaranteeing the donation. Year-to-date AmazonSmile distributions to SCS total $229.40; $515.02 over the past four quarters.

St. Catherine of Siena Men of St. Joseph A strong emphasis of the Archdiocese of New Orleans Men’s Conference in March was the importance of small groups where men pray together and encourage one another to be the spiritual leaders of their families. The St. Catherine of Siena chapter of the Men of St. Joseph, an organization dedicated to invigorating the spiritual lives of Catholic men and, by their positive influence, the spiritual lives of their families, friends, and coworkers, continues to meet on Wednesday mornings, 6:30-7:30 am. Participants must make their own coffee at this time, since the Men of St. Joseph currently are meeting by means of Zoom conferencing, but the commute is easier! Contact Don Engler, 908-2392 or englerdon@hotmail.com, for the meeting link. Parish-Wide Emails At this time, Fr. Tim is sending parish-wide emails when there is particularly timely information to convey to parishioners. Once the COVID-19 pandemic is over, an email with parish highlights will be sent once a month. Please call the church office if you are not currently subscribed and would like to begin receiving the emails. Clarion Herald Available in Print and Online Printed issues of the Clarion Herald are available once again. Also, every page of every issue of the Clarion Herald is available online at clarionherald.org or by going directly to the e-edition of the Clarion Herald at clarionherald-la.newsmemory.com. A new electronic Clarion Herald issue goes live every Tuesday at around 3 pm. To Automatic Credit Card/Bank Draft Contributors Thank you to all who contribute to St. Catherine of Siena by means of electronic giving. Now that online giving is available, we ask that you please transition to online giving and discontinue the monthly credit card or bank draft contribution by which you have been supporting the parish. Online giving gives you complete control, allowing you to designate your contribution as one-time or recurring, with the convenience of making changes at any time. Also available by means of online giving is the option to contribute to the Field of Dreams capital campaign. Please contact Fr. Andrew, frandrew@scschurch.com or 835-9343, to discontinue electronic giving and for any help needed with initiating online giving.

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Archdiocesan News ASC Virtual Directed Retreats: July 16-August 30 Virtual three-, five-, and eight-day directed retreats are being offered by the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (ASC) from Thursday, July 16, to Sunday, August 30. In the midst of searching and perhaps wondering, “Where is God in all this chaos?” retreatants will have the opportunity to meet daily (virtually) with a spiritual director and be given scripture to pray with. Through scripture and reflection under the daily guidance of the spiritual director, retreatants becomes more aware of God’s presence and action in their lives. The cost is $20 per day. Some accommodations are available for a retreat away from home at an additional cost. For more information, contact the ASC at 861-3254. Documentaries on Sisters in New Orleans and Around the World: July 16-August 30 Thursdays at 7 pm through August 30, WLAE-TV and partner stations will broadcast 30-minute documentaries about the inspiring work of Catholic sisters in New Orleans and around the world. The documentaries were produced by Salt+Light TV in partnership with the Loyola Institute for Ministry. For more information visit calendar.loyno.edu/dept/lim/event/vrjd3q9rbp. Married Couples Retreat: July 17-19 Attention all married couples! Willwoods Community is back and offering a weekend getaway designed to bless and enrich your faith and your marriage, Friday-Sunday, July 17-19, at St. Joseph Abbey! You and your spouse will spend time growing closer through inspiring talks, private couple time, individual prayer time, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, and the celebration of the Mass! Through God’s grace, you will walk away with a renewed strength and a deeper commitment to each other and to God. Visit FaithandMarriage.org to register for this relaxing and rejuvenating retreat. A suggested donation is requested but not required. Cost should never be a reason why a couple cannot make a weekend! Scholarships are available! If you have any questions, please call 830-3716. Limited spaces available. Catholic Counseling Service Catholic Counseling Service (CCS) has resumed face-to-face counseling services, including safety precautions, and continues to offer telehealth services to individuals, couples, and families. Through the generosity of a donor, CCS has received a grant to increase the number of clients that it is able to assist with the cost of counseling, including providing pro bono services when necessary. Anyone interested in counseling can speak to the CCS intake coordinator by calling the CCS main office at 861-6245; please leave a message with name and preferred contact phone number if no one is able to answer at the time of the call. Someone will return the call within the next business day. All calls are completely confidential. Attention Retired Catholics The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) is a service organization of men and women aged 50 or better who serve others and grow deeper in Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition. Volunteers serve 8 or 16 hours a week with local organizations helping the materially poor. During this time, volunteers serve either from their home or in an otherwise safe environment. The IVC community also gathers monthly for group reflection, prayer, and spiritual support—by videotelephony at this time. For more information, visit ivcusa.org/neworleans or call Lisa Schillace at 264-3438. Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry The food pantry operated by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans is open Monday-Thursday, 10 am-2 pm, at 2505 Maine Avenue in Metairie. Clients should go down the driveway to the left of the building. The food pantry is located in the back building, fourth door from the front. Clients can receive a pre-packed bag of food and some optional supplemental items every two weeks. Clients are asked to wear a mask and respect social distancing when coming for assistance.

Livestream Mass from St. Louis Cathedral St. Louis Cathedral live streams Mass Monday-Friday, 12:05 pm, and on Sunday at 11 am (see TheDailyMass.com). Employment Opportunities in the Archdiocese Church Secretary at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Assistant to the Director of Religious Education at St. Anselm Catholic Church in Madisonville, and Maintenance Crew Member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gretna are among the employment opportunities currently available in the Archdiocese. Visit nolacatholic.org/employment for more information about these and other available positions. Pope Francis’ July Prayer Intention The Holy Father’s July prayer intention is as follows: Our Families—We pray that today’s families may be accompanied with love, respect, and guidance.

Sacramental Preparation Baptism — Baptisms take place after 11 am Mass each weekend. Contact Michelle Alley, michelle@scschurch.com, to begin the preparation process. Information about baptism is posted at scschurch.com/baptism, as is a PDF of the baptism paperwork. Confirmation (Teen) — Confirmation will be celebrated for 11th and 12th graders in March. Classes begin in September, and registration and other forms are posted at scschurch.com/confirmation. Contact Meagan Barras, meagan@scschurch.com, for further information. Confirmation (Adult) — Adult Confirmation is celebrated each year on Pentecost Sunday with the Archbishop. Classes take place in the Spring. For more information, please contact Joni Maurer, joni@scschurch.com. Marriage — Please contact a priest at least eight months before the wedding and before making arrangements, and contact Michelle Alley, michelle@scschurch.com. Information about St. Catherine of Siena wedding policies may be found at scschurch.com/matrimony. Anointing of the Sick — Upon request for the seriously ill, infirm, and those undergoing major surgery. Please contact the parish office, 835-9343, when someone is homebound or hospitalized and in need of the sacrament. Funerals — Please contact a priest, or Michelle Alley, michelle@scschurch.com, before making arrangements with the funeral home.

Prayer for Protection During Hurricane Season Lord Jesus Christ, our God in the flesh! As You saved Your apostles from perishing in a storm by calming wind and wave on Your command, so now keep us safe and sound during hurricane season. Grant us favorable and benign weather. Protect us from the unpredictable elements of nature. Spare us from storm, flood, fire, illness, injury, disaster, and sudden death. Preserve us from all evil and harm, for we, though sinful, are nonetheless the work of Your hands—and You, together with Your Father who has no beginning and Your holy, good, and life-giving Spirit, are our God, in whom we live, move, and have our being, now and ever, and for ages and ages. Amen.

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Parish Contacts

Parish Staff Rev. Timothy Hedrick, J.C.L., Pastor frtim@scschurch.com, ext. 1501 Rev. Andrew Gutierrez, Parochial Vicar frandrew@scschurch.com, ext. 1502 Deacon Mike Coney dcnmike@scschurch.com, ext. 1521 Deacon Paul Hauck dcnpaul@scschurch.com, ext. 1522 Deacon Don Richard, ext. 1523 dcndon@scschurch.com Deacon Andrew Sanchez asanchez@nds.edu, ext. 1505 Denise Allain, Financial Manager denise@scschurch.com, ext. 1503 Michelle Alley, Director of Sacraments & Liturgy michelle@scschurch.com, ext. 1506 Charmaine Barberito, Financial Assistant cbarb@scschurch.com, ext. 1515 Meagan Barras, Youth Minister meagan@scschurch.com, ext. 1509 Mike Cascio/Jeff Lionnet, Co-Facilities Directors Andrew Fourcade, Seminarian Intern, ext. 1505 fourcadea@sjasc.edu Lorraine Hess, Director of Music Ministry music@scschurch.com Mary Johnson, Receptionist / Bulletin Editor info@scschurch.com, ext. 1500 Joni Parent Maurer, Director of Evangelization joni@scschurch.com, ext. 1510 Raymond Nash, Custodian Kim Piraro, Rectory & Church Office Coordinator kim@scschurch.com, ext. 1512 Miranda Powell, Office Assistant miranda@scschurch.com, ext. 1509 Debbie Romagosa, Administrative Assistant debbie@scschurch.com, ext. 1504 Maria Ward, Principal mward@scsgators.org, 831-1166

Parish Ministry Contacts

Worship

Altar Servers Kerry Dominique 481-7691 SJEPKC@gmail.com Eucharistic Ministers Norman Romagosa 301-7149 njromagosa@hotmail.com Lectors Randi Robarts 905-6343 randirobarts@yahoo.com Music Ministry Lorraine Hess 722-4443 music@scschurch.com

Rosary Altar Society Donna Hummel 451-7456 donna.hummel@cox.net Ushers Georges Legrand 583-9425 glegrand@mblb.com

Grow

Spiritually

Adoration Chapel Mary Jeandron 887-3063 maryms777@aol.com Alpha Pam Truxillo 281-755-6667 alpha@scschurch.com

Bible Study Carol Rooney 460-0318 carolbrooney@aol.com Becoming Catholic: RCIA Kurt Garcia 957-7100 kurtgarciaRCIA@gmail.com Confirmation (Teen) Meagan Barras 835-9343 meagan@scschurch.com Confirmation (Adult) Jennifer Collins Joni Parent Maurer 610-2728 494-3418 jenniferbabincollins@gmail.com joni@scschurch.com Legion of Mary Ken Krey 289-2465 kkrey345@cox.net Lord, Teach Me To Pray Karen Babbitt 837-1049 karenrbabbitt@gmail.com

Men of St. Joseph Harry Hardin Don Engler 756-0822 908-2392

harry.hardin@hancockwhitney.com englerdon@hotmail.com

Parish School of Religion Meagan Barras 835-9343 meagan@scschurch.com Prayer Line Carl Hellmers Yvonne Hellmers 833-1197 chellmers@yahoo.com Prayer Teams Dcn. Mike Coney 835-9343 dcnmike@scschurch.com

Radio Rosary Mickey Lacombe 432-8275 mllacombe@cox.net Young Adult Ministry Fr. Andrew Gutierrez 985-9343 frandrew@scschurch.com

Service

Bereavement Ministry Becky Steppe 289-6636 rks45@outlook.com

Feeding the Homeless Barbara Renaudin 833-1945 barbararenaudin@yahoo.com Homebound Visitation Beth Gambel 427-5669 bethgambel@aol.com Hotel Hope Janet Meyers 343-1315 jsmeyers1@yahoo.com

Meals on Wheels Mary Sue Battle 583-0955 marysuebattle@gmail.com Prison Ministry Mark Truxillo 510-4563 m.mark.truxillo@gmail.com St. Catherine of Siena Helping Hands Ministry Karen Haydel 267-9507 helpinghands@scschurch.com

Family Life

Childcare / Nursery Jazmin Gutierrez 835-9343 jgutierrez@arch-no.org

Family Life Paul & Lil Hauck 834-2728 phauck14@gmail.com

Fellowship Sunday Pat Higginbotham 835-8419 webhigg@cox.net

Grief Support Group Patricia Lawson 860-214-2681 paglawson@gmail.com Knights of Columbus Norman Romagosa 301-7149 njromagosa@hotmail.com Marriage Preparation Anand & Maya Irimpen 834-9269 airimpe@tulane.edu

Men’s Club Andy Hammer Chris Graham 421-0316 884-2737 ahammer@fluideng.com cgraham906@gmail.com Prime Time Judy Watts 828-4524 judywatts1@yahoo.com

Respect Life Committee Michelle Guillot Jeff Guillot 451-0178 451-2746 michelleguillot@cox.net jeffguillot@cox.net School Maria Ward 831-1166 mward@scsgators.org

School Co-op Erin Graham Blaine Moncrief 621-2837 417-6855 egraham5700@gmail.com blaine.moncrief@gmail.com Violence Prevention Christi Sumich 909-2394 cksumich@yahoo.com

Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry Rich Baudry 442-7013 931-0271 leslie@baudrytherapy.com rich@baudrytherapy.com Women’s Club Kim Navarre 920-8463 womensclub@scschurch.com

Youth

Boy Scouts Bryan Roser 722-7372 bryanroser@cox.net Children’s Liturgy Lucy Karam 835-9343 karam.lucy@gmail.com Cub Scouts Jarred Bradley Ben Moscona 875-1015 606-1064 jarredelectric@gmail.com ben.moscona@gmail.com CYO Meagan Barras 835-9343 meagan@scschurch.com Girl Scouts Helen Fish 220-4744 helenfish@cox.net K4J VBS Tram Jacobs 400-8726 vujacobs@cox.net Summer Camp Matt Orillion 831-2688 camp@scschurch.com

Advisory

Acts 29 Joni Parent Maurer 835-9343 joni@scschurch.com

Finance Council Charlie Giraud 343-2107 charles.a.giraud@outlook.com Liturgy Committee Patricia Fitzpatrick 430-1136 pfitzpatrickrd@att.net

Matthew 25 Sheryl Brown 400-4958 sadbrown111@gmail.com

Pastoral Council Norman Romagosa 301-7149 njromagosa@hotmail.com School Board Pam Truxillo 281-755-6667 pstruxillo@gmail.com

Beloved Michele Macicek 713-397-6605 michellemacicek@gmail.com

Joining our Parish Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena Parish! Anyone interested in joining the parish, please fill out a gold registration form located in the gathering area of the Church and return it to the parish office. Register online by visiting scschurch.com/welcome, completing the form found under “I Want to Join,” and emailing it to Debbie at debbie@scschurch.com.

Bulletin Deadline To be considered for publication, bulletin notices must be received in the parish office, via email to info@scschurch.com, by Friday at noon, nine days before the Sunday for which the notice is intended.

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