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MAILING ADDRESS– PARISH CENTER OFFICE 444 Metairie Rd. ~ Metairie, LA 70005

CLERGY Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Andrew C. Taormina Deacons: Mr. Arthur G. Kingsmill Robert D. Normand, M.D. Mr. Kevin J. Darrah

RESIDENCE 105 Vincent Ave. ~ Metairie, LA 70005

Secretary: Barbara Kirn Metairie, LA 70005 Business Manager: 504-834-0340 Ray Massett Fax 504-837-8735 Jack Siciliano, Assistant Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Fri. 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. SCHOOL Principal: Barbara Martin 215 Betz Place Asst. Principal: Jack Glover Metairie, LA 70005 Registrar: Liz Brisolara 504-833-1471 Admin. Asst.: Cheryl Toujouse Fax 504-833-1498 RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE Director: Claudia Todaro 504-834-0348 CYO YOUTH MINISTER Abby Schlosser 504-439-1980 Vince Liberto (Athletics) 504-250-9697 MUSIC AND LITURGY Choir Director: Bart Folse 504-834-0340 Music Coordinator: Alyce Coincon 225-936-5794 SHARING PROGRAM-Carol Pritchard 504-835-6809 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN–Paul Laiche 504-834-0340 ADORATION CHAPEL-Dottie Watson 504-339-4298

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 A.M., 12 noon & 6:00 P.M. Holy Days: Vigil: : 4:00 P.M. Feast: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45 (School) & 7:00 P.M. Weekdays: 6:30 & 8:00 A.M. MondayMondayMonday-Friday; Saturday 8:00 A.M. Eucharistic Adoration Chapel: Open 24 hours daily.

Confessions: Saturday 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. or by appointment.

Baptism: Contact Parish Center 1 month prior to due date. Seminar 7:30 P.M. - Second Monday of the month.

Wedding: Contact parish clergy at least 6 months in advance. Coordinator: Linda Jones 504-421-7946 (Cell).

Sunday, May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter

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“IF YOU LOVE ME, YOU WILL KEEP

MY COMMANDMENTS

Sunday May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter

What makes us both fully human and truly like God? Is it not unconditional love which is unselfish, undying, and wholly directed to the good of others? The love of God unites us in an unbreakable bond of fidelity, friendship, and community with others. Jesus loved his own until the very end of his passion and death on the cross (John 13:1). How do we know that God truly loves each one of us? In the cross we see the proof of God’s love for each of us and the incredible price God was willing to pay to redeem us from slavery to sin, death, and Satan. Jesus gave us his life that we might have life—abundant, everlasting with God—a life of love and unity and unending joy with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit forever. Through the cross Jesus opened a new way of relationship for us as the adopted sons and daughters of God—his beloved children. Jesus calls his disciples to walk in his way of love through obedience to the will of the Father. True love for God is expressed in obedience and obedience is expressed in love. Jesus promised to give his followers the best of gifts, the Holy Spirit as their Counselor and Helper. The Holy Spirit also guides us in the way of truth, wisdom, and goodness. We can never stop learning because the Spirit leads us more and more into the knowledge of God’s love, truth, and goodness. Jesus also promised his followers the gift of peace. Peace is more than the absence of conflict or trouble. Peace includes everything which makes for our highest good. The love of Christ brings immeasurable joy and consolation even in the midst of our trials and suffering. VOCATION PRAYER CHALICE The Vocation Chalice will be at the home of Patricia Jourdan. Please join her in praying for vocations. Call the Parish Center (834-0340) to sign up to have the chalice in your home for one week. SANCTUARY LAMP This week the sanctuary lamp will burn In Memory of Charles Joseph Tusa. FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR Flowers on the altar this weekend are In Memory of Elsie & Gerard Schreiber.

T’S CORNER

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ANNUAL ST. LOUIS AWARD HONORING NEW RECIPIENTS

RICK AND JEANNIE REDMANN &

MARIE “MIMI” LEBEUF FORMER WINNERS

INVITED TO JOIN US SUNDAY, MAY 21 10:00 A.M. MASS

RECEPTION IN VESTIBULE AFTER MASS

CEMETERY PLOTS AVAILABLE Over the past couple of years we have received several cemetery plots as donations, two in ground plots in the Garden of Memories, one crypt in the Oaks Mausoleum (6 interments) in Metairie Cemetery, and one double-length crypt in All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery. If you are interested in obtaining one of these burial plots or more information, or make an offer by purchase of one of the available plots, please contact our business manager, Ray Massett, at the Parish Center 504-834-0340 for more details about the various plots that are available. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR APRIL AND YEAR April (5 Sundays and Easter) Envelopes $ 59,604.00 Loose 25,053.06 Total 84,661.06 Average 16,932.21 Third Quarter Envelopes (44 weeks) 571,049.97 Loose 216,831.09 Holydays 19,623.00 Total 807,504.06 Average 18,352.37 Debt Balance 3/31/17 $ 994,971.95 Payments 16,000.00 Interest 3,471.71 Balance 4/30/17 $ 982,443.66

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CHAPEL ADORERS NEEDED

The Adoration Chapel needs permanent adorers for: Sunday—1:00 P.M.

Monday—2:00 A.M. Wednesday—2:00 A.M., 3:00 P.M.

Thursday—3:00 P.M. Saturday—11:00 A.M., 11:00 P.M.

Please call Dottie Watson at (504) 339-4298 if you can help.

INTERESTED IN TEACHING? On June 10, St. Pius X Parish, 6666 Spanish Fort Boulevard, New Orleans will host a Facilitator Training-Retreat for the “Lord Teach Me To Pray” prayer series. There is no charge. It will be conducted in a retreat setting and discernment atmosphere. Come and discern if God is calling you to become a facilitator. For info and registration, contact Mrs. Carol Weiler at (504) 439-5933 or carolweiler@cox.net or download a registration form at www.lordteachmetopray.com.

PRO-LIFE EDUCATIONAL, HUMAN TRAFFICKING & SIDEWALK COUNSELING

WORKSHOP — MAY 20TH Please join us for a Pro-Life Educational, Human Trafficking & Sidewalk Counseling Workshop this Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 A.M. to noon at St. Angela Merici Church Conference Center, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie. The presenters will be Pam & John Richard of the Archdiocesan Sidewalk Counseling & Prayer Ministry. Learn how to present pro-life facts to family, friends and to the women going into abortion clinics. Also, the warning signs of human trafficking will be discussed. Please call Pam Richard at (504) 460-9360 or (985) 809-0773 or by e-mail at richj504@bellsouth.net by May 15. Flyers are available in the vestibule of church.

WILLWOODS SUPPER & SUBSTANCES The 10th Annual Diocesan-Wide Supper & Substances will take place on Friday, July 14 at Rock ‘n’ Bowl from 7:00-9:30 P.M. Come hear a powerful and inspiring presentation from speaker couple Deacon Larry & Andi Oney as well as enjoy live music from the talented Peace of Cake Band. Tickets are $45 a person which includes admission, food, drinks at the bar, bowling, shoe rental and a rockin’ good time. Also, anyone who comes to the event can stay after, admission free, to hear The Topcats. To order tickets or to become a sponsor call (504) 830-3716 or go to www.willwoods.org/events or mail your check made out to Willwoods to: Willwoods Faith & Marriage, 3900 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125. Strike now while there is still time to spare! Look forward to seeing you on Friday, July 14.

CELEBRANTS, READERS & EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS FOR MAY 20 and 21 Saturday, 4:00 P.M.

Celebrant: Fr. T Homilist: Deacon Kevin Darrah Reader: Peter Michell EM: Jane Chauvin, Barbara Connick, Carolyn Diaz, Vita DiMaggio and Billy Guste

Sunday, 8:00 A.M. Celebrant: Rev. Kevin W. Wildes, S.J. Reader: Charlene Peterson EM: Rob Adoue, Irene Briede, Ron Carter, Conner Ellis and Dottie Watson

Sunday, 10:00 A.M. Celebrant: Very Rev. Joseph M. Doyle, S.S. J. (Fr. T—St. Louis Awards) Reader: Jennifer Heath EM: Joann Miller, Frank Palermo, Nicholas Persich, Paige Rahn and Kay Stiles

Sunday, 12:00 Noon Celebrant: Rev. Leo A. Meyer Reader: Gary Knoepfler EM: Lynda Favret, Carol Gambel, Donna Kern, Peggy Kleinschmidt and Sherri Knoepfler

Sunday, 6:00 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. T Homilist: Deacon Kevin Darrah Reader: Patricia Molina EM: Kelly Bates, Paul Bates, Doug Robicheaux, Norris Robicheaux and Elois Williams

READINGS FOR MAY 21 thru 27 Sun. Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21 Mon. Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26—16:4a Tues. Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wed. Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thurs. Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Fri. Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Sat. Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28

COMING EVENTS IN THE PARISH Saturday, 5/20

Legion of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Rosary group; 3:20 P.M. in church to pray for averting of hurricanes

Tuesday, 5/23 Daughters of Isabella meeting; 7:00 P.M., St. Joseph Hall

Thursday, 5/25 1) Deacon Ed’s rosary group; 6:00 P.M., Ave. B

entrance 2) KC officer planning meeting; 7:30 P.M., Parish

Center conference room

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7th graders are honored at graduation for academics, clubs, service

Gold Honor roll winners include Paige Miller, Olivia Perry and Kate Rooks.

Silver Honor roll winners include (1st row) Abby Bor-delon, Gabrielle Bordes, Kevin Bordes, Meg Causey, Abi-gail Glass; (2nd row) Riley Cain, Sarah Davis, Katie Kern, Caroline Lacoume, Hannah LaMorte; and (3rd row) Mi-chael Jaunet, Isabell Nicoll, and Andrew Triche.

For her work with the Art club for four years, Mallory Deris received a certificate and pin.

Winners of Superior Achievement in Computer are Duncan Moore and Sa-rah Davis.

Paige Miller took Superi-or Achievement in Accel-erated English.

Isabell Nicole earned Su-perior Achievement in English Regular.

Kate Rooks earned Superior Achievement in Accelerated Math.

Mallory Deris earned Superior Achievement in Music

For Superior Achievement in Accelerated Penman-ship, Abby Bordelon and Hannah LaMorte were the winners.

Andrew Triche took the Superior Achevement award in Regular Math.

Mallory Deris and Isabell Nicoll earned Superior Achievement in Regular Penmanship.

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7th grade honorees, continued

Caroline Lacoume and Michael Jaunet took Superior Achievement in Physical Education.

Paige Miller and Kate Rooks were honored for Superior Achievement in Religion.

Olivia Perry and Kate Rooks took Superior Achievement in Social Studies.

Paige Miller and Sarah Da-vis were named for Superior Achievement in Spanish.

Beau Robinson receives the Dea-con Ed Coudrain award from As-sistant Principal, Deacon Jack Glover. The award is for “selfless devotion to the community of St. Francis.”

Katie Kern was named “Outstanding Young Vincentian” for her selfless volunteer work. Also pictured are V.P. Melanie Rose and Presi-dent Cuqui Moore of the parish St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference.

The Principal’s Award, for “Christian virtues, loyalty, leadership, service, con-duct, enthusiasm, sincerity and a com-mitment to academics,” went to Hannah LaMorte, Abby Bordelon and Olivia Perry, seen with Ms. Barbara Martin.

Olivia Perry earned Su-perior Achievement in Accelerated Reading.

Kevin Bordes earned Supe-rior Achievement in Regu-lar Reading.

Paige Miller took Superior Achievement in Accelerated Sci-ence.

Riley Cain took Superior Achievement in Regular Science.

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, May 20, 2017—4:00 P.M. Grace & Joe Pistorius, Pat Cousans Raymond Bailey, Sr., Raymond Bailey, Jr. In memory of Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Phillips, Jr. Elizabeth Rooney Fitzwilliam, Mary Ellen Rooney Esmond De Vun, Sr., Frances Ferran, Joseph Johnson Harold Andrew Buchler, Sean Patrick Griffin Jack Culotta, Billy Connick, Paul Riviere, Jr. Jennie DeGenova, Wade & Marion Martin Rita Clare Quartano, Frank Hyer, George Hesni Sunday, May 21, 2017—8:00 A.M. Purgatorial List & Parishioners, Christopher Briede A. E. Briede III, Louise Laiche, Estelle Laizer, Mary Meyn Jerry Tarantino, Rosalie V. Wood, Stephen J. Laizer, Jr. Marie & Raymond Laakso, Marion Thompson Stephanie Schwab, William G. Toujouse, Jr. Iva Barnhill Toujouse, Lisa Maria Tusa, Marion LeBourgeois Recovery of Dr. Nic Bazan* Sunday, May 21, 2017—10:00 A.M. Stephen Laizer III, Thelma Laizer, Stanley Brandon Janet Brignac, Aimeé Perrault, Doris Staples Steve Gahagan, Gregory Stephen Brunet, John Egle, Jr. Harold Andrew Buchler, Donald Bohn, Jerry Leaveau Sunday, May 21, 2017—12:00 Noon Lorraine Taormina, In memory of Aimeé & Dutch Kleinschmidt Recovery of Eileen Weber* Sunday, May 21, 2017—6:00 P.M. Sean Patrick Griffin, Christopher Joseph Vanderbrook Marjorie Sklamba, Marie “Suga” Schmitt, Catherine Henry Monday, May 22, 2017—6:30 A.M. Jeanne Zeringue, Marie & Charles Derbes, Daniel Nelson Monday, May 22, 2017—8:00 A.M. Harold Andrew Buchler, Marie & Raymond Laakso Billy Connick, Marjorie Kalb, Blanche Diebold, Robert Smith In memory of Aimeé & Dutch Kleinschmidt Rec. of Eileen Weber,* God’s blessings for Denise C. Mehurin* Tuesday, May 23, 2017—6:30 A.M. Jeanne Zeringue, Marie & Charles Derbes, Anne Marie McEntee Tuesday, May 23, 2017—8:00 A.M. Harold Andrew Buchler, Marie & Raymond Laakso Billy Connick, Marie Navilhon Rowan, Lorraine Saarvedra In mem. of Aimeé & Dutch Kleinschmidt, Rec. of Eileen Weber* Wednesday, May 24, 2017—6:30 A.M. Jeanne Zeringue, Marie & Charles Derbes, Noel Lacassin Wednesday, May 24, 2017—8:00 A.M. Harold Andrew Buchler, Marie & Raymond Laakso Billy Connick, Doris Martin, Gloria Oelking In mem. of Aimeé & Dutch Kleinschmidt, Rec. of Eileen Weber* Thursday, May 25, 2017—6:30 A.M. Jeanne Zeringue, Marie & Charles Derbes, Frank D’Antoni Thursday, May 25, 2017—8:00 A.M. Harold Andrew Buchler, Marie & Raymond Laakso Billy Connick, Adam Pritchard, Albert Sabrio, Marion Thompson In memory of Aimeé & Dutch Kleinschmidt Friday, May 26, 2017—6:30 A.M. Jeanne Zeringue, Marie & Charles Derbes, Raymond Bianchini, Sr. Friday, May 26, 2017—8:00 A.M. Harold Andrew Buchler, Marie & Raymond Laakso Joseph Schmidt, Audrey DiCostantino, Rec. of Michelle Laines* In mem. of Aimeé & Dutch Kleinschmidt, Rec. of Eileen Weber* Saturday, May 27, 2017—8:00 A.M. Lorraine Taormina, In mem. of Aimeé & Dutch Kleinschmidt *Denotes living

HEALING MASS OFFERED AT

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH St. Anthony of Padua Church, 4640 Canal Street, New Orleans, will host a Healing Mass on Monday, May 22 at 7:00 P.M. The healing service will follow Mass and also includes Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction. Please come and pray for healing for yourself and your loved ones. Parking is available in the school yard.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Physically active volunteers are needed for Stella Maris Maritime Ministries located at 14538 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047 to help transport seafarers to local shopping areas. Stella Maris provides for the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of seamen and maritime support staff throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area. If interested in volunteering for four to eight hours a week, please inquire at (985) 307-0601 and ask for Deacon Pat Dempsey or Deacon Wayne Lobell.

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION POSITION OPEN

St. Angela Merici Church in Metairie is looking for a Director of Religious Education. Please send all resumes to St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, Attn: Rev. Patrick Carr, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie, LA 70002 or you may e-mail it to carr.1@hotmail.com.

PRAYER LIST FOR THE SICK Sarah B., Vince Baham, Hattie Bailey, Steven Bailey, Penny Banks, Chris Bellone, Mary R. Berridge, Mark Bourgeois, Avery Lauricella Brink, Joy Bryant, Ana C., Kieth Campo, Taryn Campo, Gwen Casanova, George Cassard, Tammy Graves Coen, Cusimano family, Moira D., Leola David, Lorraine Dermady, Verne Di Cristina, Rebecca Ducote, Marie Dumain, Margaret Fanning, Del Fernandez, Amy Goff, Gregory Frazier, Stephanie Frazier, Bob G., Margaret G., Raymond & Angie Grahn, Chad Grosch, Lenis Guidry, Mary Guidry, Audra Guilbeaux, Bob Harper, M. J. Harrison, Rita Huntha, Joe Ingleas, Tammy J., Grace K., Jack K., Arghiro Kleamenakis, Nick L., Denice M., Loren Mandella, Carol Marino, Caroline & Vincent Marino, Alix Martinez, Madelene Melançon, Amber Meornama, A. T. Mora, Rosa Morejon, Steven B. Murphy, Bonnie Murray, Anna M., Elaine Norman, Ingrid Ochoa, Jim Patterson, Joey Paulin, G. David Perrin, Jr., George Piccolo, Audrey Redmann, Beaux Richards, Adam and Stephen Robichaux, Deirdre Saling, Vicki Scallan, Victoria Scallan, Mary Ann Siciliano, Marie Schmitt, Elizabeth Smira, Gabriel Smira, Anna Smith, Janie Smith, Audrey Caroline Stokes, MCT, Gayle Taylor, Sandy Trosclair, Edward Timmons, David Tufts, Bernadette W., Mary W., Patrice W., Robert & Connie Wahlens, Flo Ward, Austin Weeks, Anna Weiggs, Helen Wirth, Jayden Young

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Francis Xavier #022588 444 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70005 PHONE 504-834-0340 CONTACT PERSON Barbara Kirn SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher® 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0® PRINTER ??? NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover + 3 text pages + this page = 5 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION May 21, 2017 TRANSMISSION TIME Friday by Noon SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SPLIT-SHIP FedEx shipping address (church): St. Francis Xavier Church 444 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70005-4307 FedEx shipping address (Direct Mail): Direct Mail Plus 1431 Edwards Avenue Harahan, LA 70123

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