St. Charles Borromeo

Catholic Church

 

P. O. Box 428

13396 River Road

Destrehan, LA 70047

985-764-6383

est. 1723

 

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LENTEN EVENING PRAYER

The guest speaker for this Monday, March 8th @ 7:00 p.m. is Deacon David Caldero. His topic is Forgive, which will deal with our relationship with God, others and self. Deacon Caldero was ordained in 2001 and ministers at St. Clement of Rome parish, Metairie, where he serves as Director of Religious Education. Residing in St. Charles Borromeo Parish, and been married for over 37 years, David and his wife Miriam have three children.

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CROSS INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC OUTREACH

Please welcome Father Phong Q. Pham who is speaking at all Masses this weekend on behalf of Cross International Catholic Outreach which was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in Haiti and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Please be generous in your response to Father’s appeal. Brochures are being provided if you wish to support this worthy Catholic ministry.

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PARISH LENTEN MISSION

Monsignor William M. Bilinsky will preach our 2010 Mission. His theme, He Taught Them in Parables, will focus on what Jesus taught as presented by the most colorful of all the Evangelists, Luke, the dear and glorious physician. Monsignor Bilinsky will preach at all Masses on the weekend of March 20 & 21, the Fifth Sunday of Lent. The Mission will continue on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Nights, March 22, 23 and 24 @ 7:00 p.m. He will develop his theme around the Parables of the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan and the Persistent Widow. Further details will be forth coming.

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COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE

There will be a Communal Reconciliation Service on Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. Additional confessors will be available for individual sacramental reconciliation.

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CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL

All are invited to attend the Catholic Charismatic Conference March 19-21, 2010 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. Archbishop Aymond will offer Mass on Saturday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m. Deacon Alex Jones, Johnnette Benkovic and Fr. Richard McAlear, OMI will speak on the theme: For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free. Special guest, Immaculee Ilibagiza, survivor of the Rwandan genocide, will share her moving story on Sunday morning. Teen Workshop Friday and Saturday. Eucharistic Healing Service Sunday. For more information call Catholic Charismatic Renewal at 504-828-1368 or register online at www.ccrno.org. Single session registrations at the door for $15.

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SCB FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH NEWS

Sneak on Over to P.A.W. Praise! Adoration! Worship! Come spend some time in prayer with your Lord. This is a prayerful evening of Praise & Worship and Eucharistic Adoration for youth and young adults. Join us on Sunday, March 7, 2010 in the Borromeo Room from 7:00 – 9:00 pm as we ponder Jesus’ life, death and resurrection during this Lenten Season.

STEUBY ON THE BAYOU CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE – JUNE 18-20, 2010 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. This conference combines awesome talks, incredible music, praise & worship, time for prayer & fellowship, entertainment, & anointed liturgies. This is a weekend to get rocked by God, serious about life in Christ & His Church, & to learn the truth of the Gospel. This conference is open to all high school students. Cost is $200 which includes registration fee & hotel accommodations. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due Feb. 17 with the $150 balance due March 16, 2010. For more info., contact Mrs. Janeen at (985)764-6383. Flyer and Info

DISNEY’S NIGHT OF JOY—All high school students & young adults are invited to participate in the 2010 Night of Joy on Sept. 9-12. This weekend showcases a power-packed lineup of Contemporary Christian music at The Magic Kingdom theme park to gather for a private after-hours celebration with the fresh sounds of some of the hottest names in Contemporaty Christian music: Chris Tomlin, Francesca Battistelli, Mercy Me & Jars of Clay. The weekend includes 3 days in the Disney Parks & 2 nights at Night of Joy. The cost is $500 which includes flight, hotel, NOJ tickets & park tickets. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due by March 1. ($100 payment is due the 1st of each month: April, May, June, July) - Flyer and Info

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St. Charles Borromeo School News

2009 CONTRIBUTING PARISHIONER REQUIREMENTS The minimum contribution required to be considered a “Catholic Family Contributing to SCB Church Parish” is $300.00 for 1 child, $500.00 for 2 children, and $600.00 for 3 children. This is a slight change from the prior calendar year. Remember this must be paid to the church no later than December 31, 2009. If you need to verify how much you have contributed so far this year, please call the church office, (985) 764-6383.

For more school news, please visit our website: http://www.archdiocese-no.org/scb

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MEN OF MANRESA

Everyone is invited to Men of Manresa sponsored events: March 11 - 45 minute slide show narrated by Englishman Max McLain entitled "The Easter Story". The gospel readings trace Christ's journey from crucifixion to Resurrection. In church 7 PM.

March 18 - Following 6:00 p.m. mass a walk through the Way of the Cross in the darkened church with narration by Father Jeff Bayhi and song by Aaron Neville asking "Were you there when they crucified my Lord?"

April 2 - Good Friday Way of the Cross featuring parishioner Bob Bourg's drawings of each station to special readings.

The families of the Men of Manresa will meet on Thursday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. in church to organize and plan the Living Way of the Cross for Good Friday. We need your attendance.

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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION

EARLY SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR SCB FAMILIES. SCB student & parishioner families get the first chance to register for daily waterslides, weekly field trips & countless activities for campers 3-13 years old. Choose any number of weeks, up to 7, beginning June 1st through July 16th. Camp sessions are 9am - 3pm, Mon. - Fri., with FREE before care (7am-9am) & optional after care (3pm-6pm). Weekly rates as low as $99. Register by February 28 and get a FREE t-shirt. Open registration begins March 1. Visit www.KidcamCamps.com for more info & to register or call 800-229-9761. All major credit cards accepted & a deposit of $40 holds your spot.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

R.C.I.A. - Presentation of the Creed - 6 p.m.

FAIR MEETING: The fair meeting originally scheduled for March 2nd has been re-scheduled to Tuesday, March 9th in the St. Matthew Room at 6:30PM. Please join us if you can. The fair committee welcomes all new ideas as well as suggestions for improvements on past fairs. Everyone is invited.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

C.C.D. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Stations of the Cross

Thursday, March 11, 2010

SCB School Word Service - PS - 1st Grades 9 a.m.

Easter Story - Church 7 p.m.

Welcome Committee Meeting - St. Matthew 7 p.m.

Friday, March 12, 2020

Stations of the Cross - Church 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Collection: Catholic Relief Services

Missoula - Gym 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Collection: Catholic Relief Services

Ochsner Blood Drive After All Masses

R.C.I.A. - 2nd Scrutiny & Session following 8:30 a.m. Mass

C.C.D. - 8:40 - 9:50 a.m. - Reconciliation for 6th Grade

Monday, March 15, 2010

Evening Prayer - Lent 7 p.m.

Prayer Meeting 7:45 p.m.

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LENTEN INFORMATION

Brochure

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Every Friday, night at 7:00 p.m.

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C.C.D. News

CCD has a booth again this year at the parish fair the first weekend in May. We need parents to help! If you're willing, please leave a message at my home, 504-255-0351, or at church, 985-764-6383. All I need to know now is name, phone number, email address, and which day is better for you.

On March 10, the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will pray the Stations of the Cross in church. Parents and grandparents are invited to both events. During Lent we encourage CCD families to be generous in donations of food for the hungry. Every week donations can be brought to class or to church.

First Communion Information Seating charts for First Communion were given to the children before Mardi Gras Holidays. Ceremonies are Sat., April 24, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

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FATHER/SON & MOTHER/DAUGHTER PROGRAMS

The Father/Son Program for 11-14 year old boys will be held at the Knights of Columbus St. Dominic Council in New Orleans on Friday, March 26, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Mother/Daughter Program for 10-12 year old girls will be held at the Knights of Columbus St. Dominic Council in New Orleans on Sunday, March 28, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The purpose of these programs is to foster open communication between parent & child & to provide sexuality information and fertility appreciation in a Christ-centered atmosphere of love. The cost is $20 for parent/guardian and one child. Pre-registration is required. Flyers & further information is available from the Family Life Apostolate, (504) 861-6243.

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FAIR MEETING

The Fair Meeting of March 2nd has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, March 9th in the St. Matthew Room at 6:30 p.m. Please join us if you can. The fair committee welcomes all new ideas as well as suggestions for improvements on past fairs. Everyone is invited.

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BLOOD DRIVE

Ochsner Blood Drive: Sunday, March 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition, the Blood Center is offering free cholesterol tests to all donors.

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GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Archdiocesan Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration will take place on Sunday, June 6, 2010 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 reg-ister through their Parish. To register, please call the rectory prior to February 24, 2010.

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FREE TAX FILING ASSISTANCE

AARP sponsored for all low and moderate income individuals with special emphasis on the elderly. Arterbury Bldg, New Sarpy on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For more info, call Jim Pierce at 764-9336.

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ADORER NEEDED

Our Perpetual Adoration Chapel Ministry urgently needs an adorer for 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Please call Mike Hebert at 764-9459 if you would like to spend 1 hour per week with the one who gives us life and true peace. We are also in need of substitutes from 12:00 am.- 6:00 a.m.

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EGG SHELLS FOR THE FAIR

Hollow Eggshells Needed It's not too early to start saving your eggshells for the Confetti Eggshell Contest. The Little Red Church Food and Fun Fest is right around the corner. The dates for this year's fair are April 30, May 1 & 2. The details of the contest will be sent home to all CCD and SCB students in the upcoming weeks. These eggs are pure profit for our fair and are one of our biggest sellers. Please help if you can.

Instructions on How to Prepare the Eggshells Tap the large end of a raw egg vertically against your counter top; peel away the circular crushed portion of the egg shell, (up to .. . size of a dime in diameter); pour out the contents of the egg. Rinse inside the shell under running water, set aside to dry, hole end up.

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