Fellow Parishioners,
An annual review of trees by Jesse Mudge of Nola Trees Solutions has brought an immediate and pressing safety concern to light for our property. The beloved tree that adorns our Church has significant stress fractures at its base which is evidence of structural damage that cannot be repaired. Although the tree has the appearance of being healthy, to the knowledge of an expert, such is not the case. In fact, it is almost miraculous that it has withstood another storm.
We are presented with the imperative need to remove the tree before damage occurs to our Church or Parishioners. Fr. Kyle called for an emergency joint meeting of his Pastoral and Finance Councils for consultation regarding the decision at hand. All agreed not to delay the removal of the tree and have asked for work to begin on Monday.
Mr. Mudge also provided a plan to return the remaining trees to the best health possible so that our property is beautified and made as safe as is humanly possible. The members of the Pastoral and Finance Councils have endorsed this work as well.
Thanks for your understanding.
God love you,
Fr. Kyle Dave +
The Heavenly Chorus of OLPH will be resuming rehearsals on Thursday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the church. If you enjoy singing at Mass, consider joining the choir. No experience is necessary and repertoire includes various styles of music. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings, the choir sings at 10:30 Mass on Sundays and also at other liturgies throughout the church year. For further information, contact Music Director, Debbie Fagnano, through the Parish Office, (504) 394-0314, or stop by the organ after any weekend Mass to meet with her.
During Covid, Baptisms were celebrated individually after weekend Masses for the safety of the infants and their families. For this reason, and the necessity to disinfect the Church after the 8:00 a.m Sunday Mass, the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass time was changed to 11:00 a.m. We have made the decision to return celebrating Baptisms during Mass in order for the Church Community to witness and be a part of this special Sacrament. With that being said, beginning Sunday, July 7th, we will resume Sunday Mass time at 10:30 a.m. (in lieu of 11:00 a.m. Mass). Further, Baptisms will again be a part of Mass on the fourth Sunday of each month during the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church invites you, in the Crucified and Risen Lord Jesus Christ, to the Triduum and Easter Celebrations: Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024 Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 PM, followed by Nocturnal Adoration in the Church Good Friday, March 29, 2024 Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 3 PM Stations of the Cross at 6 PM Holy Saturday, March 30, 2024 Easter Vigil Mass at 8 PM Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 Masses at 7 AM, 9 AM, & 11 AM If you are unable to attend, please visit our Facebook page to watch via livestreaming. OLPH Church—504-394-0314 www.olphbc.org
It has come to our attention that there was a minor issue with the posting of contributions to OLPH Church in August of 2023. This caused some of our tax contribution letters to be incorrect. If you believe that you were affected, and need an updated copy for your records, please contact the church office.
In order to give people who work an opportunity to attend Daily Mass during Lent, starting Thursday, February 15th, we will begin Daily Mass at 7:00 AM, excluding Wednesdays and Saturdays. We will continue to have Mass at 8:30AM on Wednesdays for our OLPH students as well as 7:30 AM on Saturday mornings. All other Mass times will stay the same.
Parishioners, Several people have reported getting a message from Fr. Kyle asking for help. This message is a SCAM. Please do NOT respond. Fr. Kyle would never reach out to you in this way. If you ever have questions about any communication that does not seem in character, please call the church office before you respond or take action. -OLPH Church Office
Our Pastoral and Finance Councils met on Thursday, July 20, 2023, to discuss a possible opportunity for our Parish. Fr. Maestri is a native New Orleanian, but is currently living in California. He has expressed a desire to come home. With this desired move, he has asked if he can be of priestly service to our parish. In Fr. Maestri’s previous work in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, he has had to make several tough announcements-including the closing of schools and churches. This has caused some hard feelings against Fr. Maestri. Fr. Maestri was in attendance at the meeting and addressed issues from this time period. If you would like to watch the recording of the meeting, please follow the link below. https://youtube.com/live/m7Ov2DMtK_Y?feature=share
Parishioners, Several people have reported getting a message from Fr. Kyle asking for help. This message is a SCAM. Please do NOT respond. Fr. Kyle would never reach out to you in this way. If you ever have questions about any communication that does not seem in character, please call the church office before you respond or take action. -OLPH Church Office
Parishioners, Several people have reported getting a message from Fr. Kyle asking for help. This message is a SCAM. Please do NOT respond. Fr. Kyle would never reach out to you in this way. If you ever have questions about any communication that does not seem in character, please call the church office before you respond or take action. -OLPH Church Office
The Altar Society would like to thank the congregation for their generous support of our flower fund. Without your help, we could not keep fresh flowers in the church every week. Our bake sales help pay for candles, banners and other accoutrements used in church that we pay for. We appreciate all of your support. Thank You
Camp Hornet 2022 OLPH is exciteted to be hosting Summer Camp! Send your favorite little campers to Camp Hornet!!! Camp Hornnet will run June 6- July 29, 2022, with fun-filled theme weeks! Registration forms are avalible at the church and school.
It's Choir Time The Heavsenly chorus of OLPH will resume rehearsals once again in preparation for Holy Week. Adult parishoners 18+ years of age are welcome to sing. Rehearsals will be held in chucrh on Thursday evenings, 7:00 PM, on the following dates: March3, 10, 17, 24, 31, & April 7, (masks required.) They will be singing for the following: Palm Sunday, April 10, 11:00 AM, Holy Thursday April 14, 7:00 PM; Good Friday, April 15, 3:00 PM; Easter Vigil April 16, 8:00 PM; and Sunday April 24, 11:00 AM Mass, For information pleasecontact Music Ministry, Debbie Fagnano, through the Parish Office.
2022 Archdiocesan Golden Wedding Aniversary Celebration Sunday, June 26, 2022 - 3:00p.m. - St. Philip Neri (Metarie) Each couple will receive a certificate and picture with Archbishop Aymond. This event is for couples married 50 years or more (1972 and earlier.) Please register by contacting the parish ofice by Friday, March 11. Please Note: This celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. Attendence of Mass for Sunday obligation will have to be met within one's parish .
Parishioners, Several people have reported getting a message from Fr. Kyle asking for help. This message is a SCAM. Please do NOT respond. Fr. Kyle would never reach out to you in this way. If you ever have questions about any communication that does not seem in character, please call the church office before you respond or take action. -OLPH Church Office
Newly Baptized In Christ OLPH would like to welcome our new parishioners that were baptized in January: Nina Marija Dardar; daughter of Timothy and Marija Dardar; Everleigh Anne Butz, daughter of Louis & Viktorija Butz; Johan Ante Tesvich, son of Ante & Sarah Tesvich; Christian Ellis Augustine, son of Christopher & Jessica Augustine; and Maci Grace Alphonso, daughter of Michael Alphonso, Jr. & Christal Berthelot.
Pope's Prayer Intentions for the Year 2022 February- For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persectution; may their own right and dignity be recognized, which originate from brothers and sisters in the fuman family.
Bible Verses for the Year! FORTITUDE— April The Lord is my light and my salvaion whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strenght of my life of whom shall I be afraid? Ps 27:1
OLPH Ministry/Organization Spotlight Name: St. Vincent de Paul Society Who are we? Founded in 1833, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide organization of lay Catholics, following Christ's call to setve the poor, the suffering and the deprived. Our founding activity, still pracited today, is the Home Visit. (Covid has changed this temporaily) Through these vsits, Vincentian members establish personal relationships with our negihbors in need not only providing assistance such as rent, utilities, food, or clothing, but also offering friendship, understanding and prayer. Our organization consists of local Conferences and Councils, which are supported and represented among the global Society’s membership by The National Council of the United States, and through today, the National Council provides resources, training, and spiritual formation for nearly 100,000 Vincentians in 5,000 Conferences and Councils across the country. Because “no work of charity is foreign to the Society,” Vincentians respond to many community and individual needs through programs such as disaster relief services, job training & placement, thrift stores, food pantries, housing programs, prison reentry, medical services, and many others, always seeking longer-term pathways out of poverty and towards the full flourishing of every person.