Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 5:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving to honor parishioners for their faithful service to God and His Church. It will be followed by our annual Evening of Celebration; cocktails and buffet dinner at the Renaissance Arts Hotel, 700 Tchoupitoulas Street. String Ensemble Music will complement this event of art, friendship and dinner, and afford the opportunity to welcome St. Patrick’s new organist and choirmaster, Andrew Mills, and congratulate our honorees. Reservations for dinner will be accepted until September 14th. Parishioners have received information in the mail, but everyone is invited to attend. Please call the rectory for your reservation and donation information: (504) 525-4413

Church and Rectory Office will be closed.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans is beginning a confidential Catholic 12-step program for men struggling with an addiction to pornography called the “My House Men’s Group.” For information: (504)430-3060 or email: myhouse@archdiocese-no.org.

Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 2:00 P M
St. Francis Xavier Church; 444 Metairie Road
Serves children with special needs and their families and friends.

Service in the sanctuary can be a path to holiness for men, as well as being a way to support the Parish in a practical, active way.  There is a continuing need for men of any age (or responsible older boys if accompanied by their fathers), especially at the main Sunday Masses.  Instruction and training are provided.  Please contact Robert Ramirez at 504.460.5041; e-mail: bramirez@bellsouth.net

Monday, September 13, 2010 will be the starting date of the RCIA process. Anyone who is considering, or has knowledge of someone who might be considering, joining the Catholic Church should contact:
Robert Ramirez: 504.460.5041; bramirez@bellsouth.net; or the rectory office.

Pray for the seven seminarians in formation from our parish. Two are presently at Notre Dame Seminary: Dennis Coughlin and David Ducote.

The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ.—St. John Marie Vianney.

Saint Patrick’s Respect Life Group, led by Father Klores, will pray a rosary in front of Louisiana’s largest abortion facility, on the corner of Ridgelake Drive and 20th Street in Metairie, Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. Everyone is invited!