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AMERICANS
THINK RELIGION’S INFLUENCE IS DECLINING According
to the “Center for the Applied Research in the Apostolate” (CARA), two-thirds
of Americans think the influence of religion is declining, while only 27 percent
believe it is increasing, according to a Gallup Poll of 1,007 Americans conducted
in December. The 67 percent who said “religion as a whole” is losing its influence
was the lowest in 50 years, except for drops to 75 percent in 1970 at the height
of the Vietnam War and 69 percent in 1994 during President Bill Clinton’s first
term. Women were more likely than men (70 percent compared to 64 percent) to hold
the view that religion is losing its influence. Similarly, those who attend religious
services at least weekly were more likely than those who attend seldom or never
(74 percent compared to 63 percent) to hold that view. The proportion who believe
religion can answer most problems has been steadily declining, from 82 percent
in 1958 to 53 percent in 2008, and those who see religion as old-fashioned has
increased from 7 percent in 1958 to 28 percent today. Eighty-two percent of those
who attend worship services weekly say religion can answer today’s problems, as
do 59 percent of those attending monthly, but only 27 percent of those who attend
seldom or never. “Americans
Believe Religion Is Losing Clout,” by Lydia Saab, December 23, 2008, appears on
the website of Gallup, Inc. (www.gallup.com). 
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MASS BOOK OPENS The
2010 Mass Book for Mass Intentions will open on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 during
our normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each person requesting Mass
Intentions will be allowed three individual Sunday and three individual weekday
Masses. There is no limit on the request for multi-intention Masses. Mass request
forms with instructions and Archdiocesan Policies and Parish Policies have been
placed in the back of the church. Please use these forms if possible as it will
speed up the process and shorten your waiting time. As in the past, orders will
be taken on a first come first serve basis. All mail and telephone request will
be the last Masses en- tered that day. If you have any questions beforehand, please
do hesitate to call us at 985-764-6383. ----------------------------------------- CCD/Religious
Education Registration CCD/Religious
Education Registration: Hurry, July 1 ends the discounted cost. After July 1 the
fee goes up. Registration forms are available in church, at the parish office,
and online at www.archdiocese-no.org/scbparish,
click on Parish Religious Education/CCD along right hand side of home page. Completed
forms can be mailed or faxed to the parish. Classes begin Sunday, August 16, 8:40
a.m. and Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 p.m., and parents are expected to attend with
their children. Adult volunteers needed: We're looking for adults interested in
assisting with religious education classes as teacher aides, hall/yard monitors,
travel control on Wednesday evenings or Sunday mornings. Please call Paula at
504-473-7906. ----------------------------------------- CONFIRMATION Mark
your Calendar Level
I - Parent Candidate Mtg. - Monday, August 24, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. Level
II - Parent/Candidate/Sponsor Mtg. - Monday, August 17, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. Level
III - Parent/Candidate/Sponsor Mtg. - Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. Retreat
- Saturday, August 15-16, 2009 Confirmation
Practice - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. Confirmation
- Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. ----------------------------------------- SCHOOL
NEWS ACCELERATED
READER TESTS MIDDLE
SCHOOL ACCELERATED READER TESTS: So that middle school students can take their
AR tests closer to their completion of the novels, St. Charles Borromeo School
has arranged for middle school students to come to the computer lab to take one
or both AR tests on Tuesday, June 30 from 9 – 11 am. If middle school students
do not test on that day, they will complete the tests during the first week of
school. There is no penalty for not testing on June 30. The test lasts only a
few minutes, so parents are asked to wait for the children to complete their tests.
We hope this is a solution to the time lag between summer reading and the AR test
in middle school. Thank you. TENNIS
BALLS NEEDED The
school would appreciate the donation of dead tennis balls to place at the bottom
of desk to protect the floor. Please bring to the Parish Office.
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Parish
Staff/Contact Information Mass
Schedule Church
History Special
Services Weekly
Bulletins Directions School
Website Fountain
of Youth Parish
Religious Education/CCD Other
Links ----------------------------------------- JENNY
UPDATE 
The
adoptive parents are from New York and the mother is a special ed teacher. They
went to Mexico to request adoption and met Jenny and fell in love with her and
they have been to visit about 5 times now and Sr. Ursula said that when they walk
in the gate Jenny’s little face lights up and she runs and hugs the mother. The
power of prayers! ---------------------------------------- GOLDEN
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Congratulations
to Norbert & Shirley Bour- geois and Raoul & Carolyn Laurent on cele- brating
50 years of marriage. They will be recognized at the Archdiocesan Golden Wedding
Anniversary Celebration (not a Mass) which will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2009,
at 3:00 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church, 6500 Kawanee Avenue in Metairie. ----------------------------------------
CCD
Registration Happening Now Parents
of students enrolled in our Parish Religious Education Program, grades 1-7, should
have received forms in the mail to register their children now for next year.
If you have a student entering first grade this year, forms can be picked up from
the parish office between 8 am - 4 pm or call for one to be faxed or mailed to
you. -------------------------------- HELP
WANTED OPPORTUNITY
for mature, active adult to work in SCB Aftercare. The hours are 2:30 p.m. - 5:30
p.m. For more information or to apply contact Linda Slathe at (985) 764-0423.
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Fifties+ Nifty
Fifties+ Meeting & Hot Dog Party will be held on Tuesday, July 7th @ Noon at the
American Legion Home in St. Rose. Installation Luncheon will be held on Tuesday,
August 4th @ Noon at La Maison Magnolia Reception Hall in Norco. The cost is $29.50
and payment is due at the July meeting. -------------------------------- PILGRIMAGE
TO GREECE AND TURKEY: Deacon Gerry Martinez who organized the Holy Land Pilgrimage
in 2006, is leading a pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey, July 13-25, 2009. Join
Fr. Harry and others as they follow the path of St. Paul when he formed Christian
communities that fostered the growth of the Church. $3,850.00 includes airfare
from New Orleans. A brochure can be picked up at the rear of church. An evening
of information is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Borromeo
Room. --------------------------------- TheDailyMass.com The
Daily Mass at St. Louis Cathedral is now available to people around the world.
Each day’s morning Mass as celebrated at St. Louis Cathedral may be seen on demand,
24 hours a day by logging on to www.TheDailyMass.com.
The mysteries of the Rosary will soon follow --------------------------------- Golden
Wedding Anniversay Celebration The
Archdiocesan Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration will take place on Sunday,
June 28, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie. The celebration
will not be a Mass, but a Prayer Service. Attendance of Mass for Sunday obligation
will have to be met within one’s Parish. The celebration will begin at 3:00 p.m.
All participants must register through their Parish. To register, please call
the rectory prior to March 25, 2009. --------------------------------- UPDATE
ON CAPITAL CAMPAIGN “Out
of Site-Out of Mind” This
old saying seems to hold true with a lot of things but we must not let it pertain
to the incomplete downstairs of the Msgr. John N. Phuc Education Center. Although
the building might look finished on the outside, these photos show that there
is still much to be done on the inside. Don’t forget your pledge! Help us create
a safe environment for our children. 
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