Archdiocesan Spirituality Center-Spiritual Direction
Throughout the history of the Church there have always been men and women who listened to the prayer experiences of those wanting assistance with their prayer . Join presenter , Sr . Gloria Murillo , STJ , to learn how spiritual direction can help you grow in your prayer life , nurture your relationship with God and ena-ble you to become more attentive to God in your daily life . Wednesday , February 22 , 2017 , 7:00-9:00 pm at the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center , 2501 Maine Avenue Metairie . Register on the web : https :// asc . arch-no . org or telephone ( 504 ) 861-3254 Cost $ 25.00 ( adjustments can be made ).
MAY FAIR 2017 “ SPN Goes Wild ” ( Jungle Theme ) MAY 5 & 6
Friday , May 5th 6 p . m .— 11 p . m .
UPDATE …
May Fair Committee Meeting : February 20th at 7:00 p . m . in Meeting Room 1 .
• WE NEED VOLUNTEERS : Please call the Church Office if you are interested in volunteering for the May Fair :
Saturday , April 29th — Fair Set-up : 9 p . m . until done . Thursday , May 4th — Fair Set-up / Men ’ s Club Meeting : 7:00 p . m . until done . Sunday , May 7th — Fair Clean-up : 9 a . m . until done .
• Raffle Tickets will be sold at the Lenten Fish Fry on March 17th and also the weekends of April 1 & 2 and April 22 & 23 ( Porte-Cochere entrance of the Church after all Masses ) .
• Please save your clean , empty egg shells for our Parish May Fair .
Easy as 1 , 2 , 3 1 . Crack eggs on narrow end leaving approximately quarter sized opening . 2 . Rinse and dry upside down . 3 . Return to carton with your name and homeroom teacher ’ s name .
From the desk of ... Most Rev . Gregory M . Aymond , Archbishop of New Orleans
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Saturday , May 6th 12 p . m .— 11 p . m .
“ Mardi Gras Safety ... for tweens and teens
1 . Know that you are a gift from God and it is important for you to stay safe while having fun during the Mardi Gras season .
2 . Keep cell phone numbers for your parents , guardians , and other trusted adults with you at all times . Call a trusted adult if at any time , you feel uncomfortable with where you are or the people you are with .
3 . You can actually have more fun without the use of drugs or alcohol . Be careful who gives you drinks and who holds your drinks for you .
4 . How you dress is a reflection of who you are . Dress modestly , even it it is a costume , to show that you have respect for the person God created you to be .
5 . Posting and sending pictures of yourself or others is permanent . Don ’ t take pictures of anyone if they are dressed inappropriately . Be aware that others can take pictures of anything you are doing and post them anywhere . There can be permanent consequences for these actions .
6 . You have a promising future — don ’ t compromise it with actions or words during
Mardi Gras . 7 . Go to the police if you at any time feel frightened or threatened . 8 . Let us pray for each other and for all who will be out enjoying themselves in order that we will have a happy and safe Mardi Gras .”
Human Trafficking
Please be aware of the signs of trafficking … http :// polarisproject . org / recognize-signs And … if you see something , SAY SOMETHING !
It is better to report a suspicious incident & be wrong than to be right & say nothing .
National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline … 888-3737-888 ... Put that number in your cell phone ! A 24 / 7 tollfree hotline for anyone who needs help or knows someone who needs help , or to report a potential human trafficking .
St . Christopher The Martyr 309 Manson Avenue March 16 , 2017
You would think that human trafficking takes place in other countries , but it is also taking place in our own country ... right here , right now in the New Orleans area . Please join us on Thursday , March 16 at St . Christopher The Martyr Church , 209 Manson Ave in Metairie , to learn more . The Rosary will be prayed in the yard between the St . Christopher Church & the parish center followed by a presentation on human trafficking by Debbie Shinskie , Director of the Respect Life Office . Refreshments will follow . This is sponsored by the St . Christopher Knights of Columbus Council 4508 . Please contact Russell at 504-835-2443 if you have any questions .
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