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Fr. Stanley Klores on Pilgrimage

April 26th, 2012

Father Klores will be on a pilgrimage and away from the rectory during the month of May. Our prayers and best wishes for a safe journey go with Father and his group as they travel sacred places. Please hold any messages, phone calls, etc. until his return in June.

May Crowning, Sunday May 13

May 8th, 2012

The May crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary will take place on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the 9:30a.m. Mass and the 11:00a.m. Mass. Everyone is encouraged to bring flowers and place them near the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Annual Mother’s Day Rosary Crusade for Life

May 8th, 2012

Saturday, May 12, 2012; 8:00a.m.—9:30a.m.
Causeway Medical Clinic; 3044 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie
The 14th Annual Mother’s Day Rosary Crusade for Life, led by Archbishop Gregory Aymond and priests from this archdiocese, will pray the twenty decades of the rosary followed by the inspirational testimony of Sarah Hull and her miracle baby. Please invite your friends and relatives to participate. For more information please call Pam Richard at (504) 460-9360 or (985) 809-0773.

Solemn Requiem Mass

May 8th, 2012

St. John the Baptist Church
1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. (formerly Dryades St.)
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
6:30 p.m.—Rosary
7:00 p.m.—Mass
Parking on premises; enter through the gate on South Rampart Street. Everyone is invited. SECURITY PROVIDED

The Order of St. Louis Medallion

May 8th, 2012

The ceremony took place Sunday, May 6, 2012 at St. Louis Cathedral. The recipient receiving the honor from St. Patrick’s Church is Mrs. Phyllis Taylor, who was recognized for her steadfast devotion to St. Patrick’s. Congratulations Mrs. Taylor!

Claddaugh Potluck

May 8th, 2012

The Claddaugh group will host a potluck on Saturday, June 23rd , in the rectory, following the 5:30pm vigil Mass at St. Patrick’s Church. Please bring a covered dish to share. Beverages will be provided. Young adults are especially encouraged to come meet and greet one another. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please contact Kai Theriot at 504-940-8045, or kaitheriot@msn.com with any questions you may have.

Good Shepherd Sunday – April 29, 2012

April 26th, 2012

The second collection taken this weekend will be for the retired priests of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Please be generous to this special collection as a way of saying “thank you” to the 65 retired archdiocesan priests for their many years of service to the New Orleans Archdiocese.

May Crowning – Sunday, May 13, 2012

April 26th, 2012

The May crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary will take place on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the 9:30a.m. Mass and the 11:00a.m. Mass. Everyone is encouraged to bring flowers and place them near the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.