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The Archdiocese of New Orleans is hosting a life-changing Archdiocesan Men’s Conference from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at St. Catherine of Siena in Metairie. All men aged 18 and over are highly encouraged to make plans to be there and to bring all of their closest friends, teammates, brothers, fathers, men's groups, etc. We are expecting over 1,000 men! Meet fellow men seeking holiness and hear inspiring talks from Focus CEO Curtis Martin, Catholic evangelist Peter Herbeck, and former Saints player and current NFL coach Jack Del Rio. Registration is available on www.nolacatholicmen.comRead More
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The Knights of Columbus in the ReserveLaPlace-Norco area will have an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Ascension of Our Lord School. It is a time for families to come together to mix, mingle, and learn how the Knights of Columbus can benefit your family and community. Click here to see the flyer in today’s bulletin for further information.Read More
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Today, we begin the annual observance of National Catholic Schools Week. As a parish, we recognize the value of Catholic education. St. Peter School has been educating the youth of the River Parish area for ninety (90) years. The theme for Catholic Schools Week is “Catholic Schools: Learn, Lead, and Succeed.” The official CSW logo brings the theme to life. The open book made up of multi-colored pages symbolizes how all areas of Catholic Schools blend together, with faith—symbolized by the cross—at the forefront. Catholic schools are vibrant, dynamic, and excellent.Read More -
Our Mass Intentions Book for 2020 is now open. The following prices have changed for 2020: Missalettes $100, Altar Bread & Wine $50 and Sanctuary Lamp $25.Read More
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The Church began the first season of Ordinary Time last Monday. It will continue until Mardi Gras Day, February 25th . “Since the liturgical reform, the longest part of the liturgical year is called “Ordinary Time.” It is the thirty-three or thirty-four weeks in which no particular aspect of the mystery of Christ is celebrated, but rather the mystery of Christ itself is honored in its fullness, especially on Sundays.” [Universal Norms, # 43]Read More -
First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Please keep our second graders who will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation in your prayers.Read More
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The Commission for Persons with Disabilities would like to announce its next quarterly Mass. It will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Norco, LA. The commission hosts this Mass at a parish in various parts of the archdiocese each quarter as a way to highlight the inclusion of person with disabilities in the liturgy. Everyone is invited to attend.Read More
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The Christmas-Epiphany season concludes today with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Before Jesus began preaching, teaching, and healing, He came to John to be baptized. Jesus was not baptized because He was sinful, but to signify His union with sinful humanity. The Spirit of God descended upon Jesus and God’s voice called out, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” As Christians baptized with the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to carry on Jesus’ mission.Read More -
Happy New Year and Happy Epiphany! For some, all the Christmas decorations are packed away for another year. The Church continues to celebrate Christmas with the Feast of the Epiphany. The Christmas season actually concludes with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 12 th .Read More
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