happy 40th anniversary, fr. ronnie! “centered on christ

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005 www.stcatherineparish.com

www.facebook.com/scsmetairie

Office Hours: Monday — Friday 8:30 am — 4:30 pm

Parish Phone: 504-835-9343 Parish 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 am 9:00 am *(Childcare Available) 11:00 am *(Childcare Available) 5:30 pm * Childcare/Nursery is located in the Melancon Center.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday 9:30 — 10:00 am Wednesday 9:30 — 10:00 am Friday 9:30 — 10:00 am Saturday 3:00 — 3:50 pm Or By Appointment

Devotions

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Tuesdays 9:30am in Church) Rosary (Monday — Friday 8:15 am in Church)

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School

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

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.

St. Catherine of siena catholic church May 27, 2018 Trinity Sunday

“Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love!”

Established in 1921

Thank you for your faithful priestly ministry! We will miss you!

Happy 40th Anniversary, Fr. Ronnie!

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church 2

Mass Intentions

Saturday, May 26 4:00 pm Cathy Ayres Fr. Ronnie Calkins Toni Causin † Lynn Bianchini Courrege † Lois DeGruy † Adam Dicks † Eleanor Engler † Dr. Tom Giles † Jane Gisevius Wesley R. Gladhart, Jr. † James Gunn Francis Mayer † Lloyd & Kathy Mehaffey Charles “Chuck” Poehl † Donna Quick † John Randazza † Stan Schneider † Audrey Simpson Herbert Simpson † Lucille Taylor † My-Ngoc Tran Vincent & Rosetta Tumminello

Sunday, May 27 7:00 am Parish Family 9:00 am Randy Perrone † 11:00 am Ricky Joseph Arnold † Blake Bassil † Toni Causin † Edward Cheek † Stephanie Dominique Raymond Gambel † Dr. Thomas Giles † Norbert S. Gilly, Jr. † Ofelia Maria Rodriguez Granadillo † Lloyd & Kathy Mehaffey Joseph C. Moscona † CeCelia Ochoa † Ruben Ochoa † Wayne Silva † Audrey Simpson Herbert Simpson † Khanh Tran † 5:30 pm Dr. Gayle Ehrensing † Monday, May 28 9:00 am Blake Bassil † Tuesday, May 29 9:00 am Harold Steppe †

Wednesday, May 30 9:00 am Brian Shubert †

Thursday, May 31 9:00 am Toni Causin †

Friday, June 1 9:00 am Tom Schlegel †

Trinity Sunday Today’s Readings First Reading: Ask now of the days of old: Did anything so great ever happen before? Was it ever heard of? (Deuteronomy 4). Psalm: Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own (Psalm 33). Second Reading: You received a Spirit of adoption through whom we cry, “Abba, Father!” (Romans 8). Gospel: I am with you always, until the end of the age (Matthew 28). Readings for the Week Monday: Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10c; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33 Sunday: 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity Monday: Eighth Week in Ordinary Time; Memorial Day Thursday The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Justin; First Friday Saturday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter; Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday Scripture Reflection Today is a day simply to ponder the fact that in baptism we were claimed by God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The first reading from Deuteronomy prompts us to fix in our hearts the truth that God is the Lord of both heaven and earth and there is no other god. Saint Paul reminds us that, because we received the Spirit of adoption in baptism, we are now chil-dren of God. In the Gospel Jesus charges us with the responsibility to make other disciples. These realities make today’s solemnity a day of praise, adoration, and responsibility. It is a fitting day to thank God for the absolutely free gift of faith that we were given in baptism. It is also a day to ask God for strength to take on the responsibility of sharing that faith with others. 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!

Memorials

The Sanctuary Candles will burn In Thanksgiving for the Service of our Military and their Family Members’ Sacrifices

The Chapel of the Holy Innocents Candles will burn In Memory of Harold Steppe, Jr.

The Divine Mercy Candles will burn for the Healing of Fr. Ronnie Calkins

Contact Frances Skiffington at 834-1709 or [email protected] 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.


Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following children, who were baptized recently at St. Catherine:

• Avery Rose Collins, child of John and Emily Collins • Audrey Jennifer Gallagher, child of Ryan and Kristen Gallagher • Rowan Lawrence Macicek, child of Scott and Michelle Macicek Women’s Club Quarterly Meeting: May 24 All women of the parish are invited to attend the fourth quarterly meeting of the Women’s Club, Thursday, May 24, 6:30 pm, in the Melancon Center. Come hear some gardening tips from our guest speaker, Kenneth Rabalais, owner of The Plant Gallery. We also will have the announcement of officers for next year as well as information about important upcoming events for the club. Please plan to attend! Parish and School Offices Closed: May 28 The Parish and School offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. Adoration Chapel Holiday Schedule: May 29 The Chapel is closed for the Memorial Day Weekend and will reopen on Tuesday, May 29, at 10 am. The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed in the chapel and will be accessible via the keypad for those wishing to adore privately during this time. Please consider spending an hour a week with Our Lord or sharing an hour with friends or family. Contact Mary Jeandron at 858-4464 or [email protected] to sign up. Parish Office Summer Hours: June 1 Starting on June 1, the Parish Office will close 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. SVdP Monthly Food Collection: June 2 and 3 Please bring nonperishable food items to church next weekend, June 2 and 3, and place them in the collection bins in the narthex of the church. Though donations of all types of nonperishable foods are greatly appreciated and are distributed each week to those in need, high protein foods such as peanut butter and canned meat can be par-ticularly helpful to those experiencing economic distress. Fellowship Sunday: June 3 Plan to be on hand for Fellowship Sunday, next Sunday, June 3, in the Melancon Center after the 9 am Mass. This is an opportunity to visit with new and long-time parishioners, and to enjoy coffee and doughnuts. Fr. Tim at CUA for Canon Law Study: June 3 Fr. Tim leaves on June 3 for Washington, DC, for his final summer of canon law studies at Catholic University of America. He will return by August 1. If you need to get in touch with Fr. Tim, you can email him at [email protected]. While Fr. Tim is away, Fr. Nile Gross from the seminary will cover most of the Masses in June and Fr. Jim Wehner from the seminary will cover most of the Masses in July. If you are in need of any pastoral care dur-ing the summer, please contact the parish office and Deacon Andrew Gutierrez will assist you.

Milestone Anniversary Celebration: June 23 Are you celebrating a Milestone Anniversary (5 years, 10 years, 15

years, etc.) during 2018? If so, come celebrate with us on Saturday, June 23, with a Renewal of Vows at the 4 pm Vigil Mass, followed by a mini-reception in the Barrett Complex for you and your family. To register or for any questions, contact Debbie Romagosa at 267-9504 or [email protected], or Nicole Allen at 329-7181 or [email protected].

Two Hearts Masses and Consecration: June 8, 9 As we thank God for another busy school year and look forward to summer together as family, may we turn our hearts to spiritual nurturing as well, with a special Consecration Prayer. You are invited to bring your family to Mass on Friday, June 8, 9 am, in honor of the Feast of the Sa-cred Heart of Jesus, and on Saturday, June 9, 9 am, in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Let us entrust our loved ones to the tender, loving care of Jesus and Mary. Blessed images of Jesus and Mary will be available after both Masses. This even is sponsored by St. Catherine’s Family Life Ministry. SVdP 2018 First Quarter Report The Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank everyone who contributed to our ministry of helping the poor! In the quarter that included January, February and March, we spent over $16,000 aiding more than 1,700 people. This included helping families with their bills, buying and giving out groceries and individual lunch bags, serving food at Ozanam Inn, and calling Bingo at St. Anthony Nursing Home. We sent $4,700 to help other parishes with their clients, and one of our members tutored at the SVdP Adult Learning Center. Thank you, too, to the Women's Club and the Boy Scouts for their help! We find our ministry very rewarding, even though it can be difficult at times, and we welcome anyone who may be interested in joining us! SCS Middle School Counselor Position

SCS School is seeking an experienced School Counselor. The Middle School Counselor works with students, fami-lies, and School faculty and staff to assist with social, emotional, and academic guidance during the middle school years. Visit scsgators.org and click on Middle School Counselor Job Opening under School News.

SCS Summer Camp Openings Remain Registration for SCS Summer Camp ended May 11 but limited space is available. Please contact summer camp director Matt Orillion ([email protected]) to inquire about avail-ability. 2018—2019 Confirmation Registration

Registration forms for the 2018-2019 Confirmation class can be found in the narthex of the church and on the parish website. The St. Catherine of Siena Confirmation program is for parishioners who are juniors or seniors in high school. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Alley, Director of Religious Education, at [email protected].

Parish School of Religion 2018-2019 Registration forms for our Parish School of Religion (PSR) can be found on the parish website and in the narthex of the church. The Parish School of Religion is for students in grades Kindergarten through 10th grade who do not attend Catholic School. If you have any questions, or if you would be interested in volunteering to teach 6th grade, please contact Michelle Alley, Director of Religious Education, at [email protected]. In Sympathy Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ashlie Randazza Moses. Eter-nal rest grant unto Ashlie, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

Parish News

May 19-20, 2018 General Collection $19,533.14 Weekly Electronic Giving $6,224.50 Poor Box $478.50 Collection for the Holy Father — Peter’s Pence $5,081.00 Total Collection $31,317.14

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.


Saturday, May 26 Sunday, May 27 Monday, May 28 Tuesday, May 29

10:00 am Baptism (C) 11:00 am Baptism (C) 12:00 pm Baptism (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass / Fr. Ronnie’s 40th Anniversary (C) 5:00 pm Fr. Ronnie’s 40th Anniversary Celebration (G)

FR. RONNIE’S LAST DAY AT SCS

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 Childcare (MC) 9:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 11:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 12:15 pm Baptisms (C) 5:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C) 6:30 pm Troop 230 (CAF)

9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 6:00 pm Rosary for Fr. Ronnie (C) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G)

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 7:00 pm Bible Study (MC)

Wednesday, May 30 Thursday, May 31 Friday, June 1

Saturday, June 2

9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (MC) 6:00 pm Men’s Club Basketball (G) 6:45 pm Bible Study (MC) 7:00 pm Family Life Committee (CR)

9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) PARISH OFFICE CLOSES 2 PM

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

SVdP FOOD COLLECTION

6:30 am Men of St. Joseph (MC) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 10:30 am Bible Study (MC) 6:30 pm KC Financial Secretaries (MC) 6:30 pm SCSWC Stuffing of Lunch Bags (CR) 7:00 pm Men’s Club Board (CAF)

Weekly Calendar: May 26-June 2


Rev. Ronald L. Calkins


Parish Contacts

Parish Staff Rev. Ronald Calkins, Pastor [email protected], ext. 1501 Rev. Timothy Hedrick, Parochial Vicar [email protected], ext. 1502 Deacon Mike Coney [email protected], ext. 1521 Deacon Paul Hauck [email protected], ext. 1522 Deacon Don Richard, ext. 1523 [email protected] Denise Allain, Financial Manager [email protected], ext. 1503 Michelle Alley, Director of Religious Education [email protected], ext. 1506 Charmaine Barberito, Financial Assistant [email protected], ext. 1515 Mary Bielski, Director of Youth Ministry [email protected], ext. 1510 Stephanie Dureau, Director of Music Ministry [email protected] Mary Johnson, Receptionist / Bulletin Editor [email protected], ext. 1500 Kimberlie Kilroy, Principal [email protected], 831-1166 Joni Parent Maurer, Director of Evangelization [email protected], ext. 1509 Kim Piraro, Rectory & Church Office Coordinator ext. 1512 Miranda Powell, Office Assistant [email protected], ext. 1509 Debbie Romagosa, Administrative Assistant [email protected], ext. 1504 Raymond Nash, Custodian

Sacramental Preparation Baptism — Baptisms take place after 11 am Mass each weekend. Contact the parish office to sign up for a date and begin the preparation process. Confirmation — Confirmation is celebrated for 11th and 12th graders in January. Classes begin in August. Marriage — Please contact a priest at least 8 months before the wedding and before making arrangements. Anointing of the Sick — Upon request for the seriously ill, infirm, and those undergoing major surgery. Please contact the parish office when someone is home bound or hospitalized and in need of the sacrament. Funerals — Please contact a priest before making arrangements with the funeral home.

Joining our Parish Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena Parish! Anyone inter-ested in joining the parish, please fill out a gold regis-tration form located in the gathering area of the church and return it to the parish office.

Bulletin Deadline Bulletin notices must be received in the parish office at least 7 days before the date of the bulletin for which the notice is intended, to be considered for publication.

Parish Ministry Contacts

Adoration Chapel Mary Jeandron 887-3063 [email protected] Altar Servers Kerry Dominique 481-7691 [email protected] Baptisms Marion Eigenbrod 267-9505 [email protected] Bible Study Carol Rooney 460-0318 [email protected] Bereavement Ministry Becky Steppe 289-6636 [email protected]

Boy Scouts Bryan Roser 722-7372 [email protected] Childcare / Nursery Madylin Schneller 258-1949 [email protected]

Children’s Liturgy Lucy Karam 318-542-5874 [email protected] Confirmation (Teen) Michelle Alley 835-9343 [email protected] Confirmation (Adult) Jennifer Collins

Joni Parent 610-2728 494-3418 [email protected]

[email protected] Cub Scouts Gerard Boineau

Yvette Lionnet 228-3632 309-0471 [email protected]

[email protected] CYO Mary Bielski 835-9343 [email protected]

Eucharistic Ministers Norman Romagosa 301-7149 [email protected] Fair Nicole Surcouf 273-9093 [email protected] FAMILIA Lori Lundgren 723-5170 [email protected] Family Life Paul & Lil Hauck 834-2728 [email protected]

Feeding the Homeless Barbara Renaudin 833-1945 [email protected]

Fellowship Sunday Pat Higginbotham 835-8419 [email protected]

Finance Council Don Wheat 621-6731 [email protected]

Girl Scouts Helen Fish 220-4744 [email protected] Home Bound Visitation Beth Gambel 427-5669 [email protected] Knights of Columbus David Lynch 250-1185 [email protected] K4J VBS Tram Jacobs 400-8726 [email protected] Lectors Randi Robarts 905-6343 [email protected] Legion of Mary Ken Krey 289-2465 [email protected] Liturgy Committee Patricia Fitzpatrick 430-1136 [email protected]

Lord, Teach Me To Pray Karen Babbitt 837-1049 [email protected]

Marriage Preparation Anand & Maya Irimpen 834-9269 [email protected]

Meals on Wheels Mary Sue Battle 583-0955 [email protected]

Men of St. Joseph Don Engler 908-2392 [email protected]

Men’s Club James Carter Jeff Lionnet

231-1970 908-3089 [email protected]

[email protected] Music Ministry Stephanie Dureau 835-9343 [email protected]

Parish School of Religion Michelle Alley 835-9343 [email protected] Pastoral Council Les Nettleton 831-4890 [email protected] Prayer Line Carl Hellmers

Yvonne Hellmers 833-1197 [email protected] Prison Ministry Mark Truxillo 510-4563 [email protected]

Radio Rosary Mickey LaCombe 432-8275 [email protected] RCIA Kurt Garcia 957-7100 [email protected] Respect Life Committee Stephanie Hellmers 495-6964 [email protected] Rosary Altar Society Donna Hummel 451-7456 [email protected] School Kimberlie Kilroy 831-1166 [email protected]

School Co-op Jeni Tauzier Devon Cannata

940-7633 621-6194

[email protected] [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel 267-9507 [email protected] Ushers Georges Legrand 583-9425 [email protected] Violence Prevention Christi Sumich 909-2394 [email protected]

Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry Rich Baudry 442-7013

931-0271 [email protected] [email protected]

Wedding Coordinator Jeanie Favret 583-3438 [email protected] Women’s Club Stephanie Hellmers 495-6964 [email protected]

Youthful Elders Brenda Smith 838-6834 [email protected] Young Catholic Professionals Alan Elmer 259-0204 [email protected]

St. Joseph Altar Rosary Henry 563-7568 [email protected]

happy 40th anniversary, fr. ronnie! “centered on christ

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