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This four session video series hosted at St. Benilde addresses questions about death from a Catholic perspective.  The series takes viewers on a journey which covers the history of death, the afterlife, the hour of death, and the faithfully departed. Click for details.

You are invited to attend the Archdiocesan Commission on Persons with Disabilities' Fall Formation Workshop on Saturday, November 4, 2023, 8:30 – 11:30 am. The workshop is entitled "Engaging Senses in the Life of the Church". The deadline to register is October 30th. Click for details.

Click here to find out more about four upcoming events: "Companions Along The Way" (Begins Nov 6th), "Spiritual Direction Formation Program" (Nov 8th), "Faith Companioning" (Begins Nov 9th), and "Advent Retreat In Daily Life" (Begins Dec 3rd).

Those who have been adopted, people who have surrendered a child for adoption, parents of an adopted child usually carry a particular kind of interior pain. Join us for Mass and Eucharistic healing service at Mary, Queen of Peace church, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, which is near the north end of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Monday evening, November 13. Click for details.

Join us for the Louisiana Catholic Family Weekend Conference, "The Eucharist and the Spiritual Life: Moving Through the Science of Sainthood", at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge on Sat. Nov. 4th and Sun. Nov. 5th. Feat. Dr. Brant Pitre, Matthew Leonard, and Curtis Mitch. Click for details and to register. “EARLY-BIRD” PRICING EXTENDED THRU NOVEMBER 1st!

All are welcome to attend the Sociable Seniors Garage Sale on Saturday, November 4th from 9-1 in front of the PCC. Many items for sale including clothing and shoes for children & adults, baby items, toys, bicycles, furniture, knick knacks, exercise equipment, etc.

The St. Anthony Ministry to the Needy is collecting items for our parish's Thanksgiving Baskets which are donated to families in our parish and school.  We have a goal of creating 75 Baskets. ALL donations must be delivered to the church no later than 12pm (noon), Fri, Nov 17th. Click for list of foods needed and other details.

Click here to Read Archbishop Aymond's Letter requesting a day of fasting on Tuesday, Oct 17th for peace in Israel.

Congratulations to parishioner Frank Raab who just published his fourth book through Hope and Purpose Ministries (run by our own Deacon Larry Oney) containing messages sensed during Eucharistic Adoration from June 30, 2020-March 7, 2023. All net proceeds from the sale of "Come To My Heart And Live" goes to Hope and Purpose Ministries. Click here to purchase.

Join Women of Faith (St. Clement of Rome) for a beautiful Advent, wholesome fellowship amongst other women in the New Orleans area. This is an event you do not want to miss! There will be light healthy breakfast options, massages, making your own flower arrangements, confession, prayer, shopping, mentoring, reflecting, and SO much more! We can't wait to see you! Click for details and to register.

Another successful annual Seafood Festival is in the books! What a weekend of wonderful weather, delicious food and great fun and friendships! We wish to thank all who attended this year's fair and supported our parish and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School through your generosity. We especially wish to thank Danny Riehm and Emile Larson, our festival co-chairs, as well as the Fair Committee members, our generous sponsors, the Divine Mercy Men's Club, donors, and volunteers- we couldn't have done it without you and we are ever so grateful for you! May God bless you!

The Divine Mercy Altar Auxiliary is hosting a Bake Sale after all Masses the weekend of October 21-22. Please stop by to support our efforts to help the church with the cost of sanctuary and liturgical items.

Please join us at Viva Nicaragua Restaurant in Kenner (1000 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 108) on Wednesday, October 25th for a fundraiser benefitting the Divine Mercy Sociable Seniors group. Click for details.