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Men's Day of Reflection Please join us for a Men's Day of Reflection ahead of the celebration of Christmas on Saturday, 12/18/21. We will begin with Mass at OLPH church at 8:00 a.m. Immediately following Mass, we will ask men only to stay for the rest of the program All will be offered the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Following that, Fr. Kyle will make some brief remarks then introduce our main speaker, Fr. Michael Champagne. When Fr. Michael concluses his thoughts, Fr. Kyle will offer a final blessing, and we will complete the program with hospitaltity at the back of church before noon.

Final Stations of the Eucharist Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 PM, will be our final Stations of the Eucharist for this Year of the Eucharist.

Immaculate Conception Masses Wednesday, December 8th is the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary- a Holy Day of Obligation. Our Tuesday evening Mass at 7:00 PM will be the Vigil for theh Solemnity. Masses Wednesday will be at 8:30 AM with the OLPH School children and 5:00 PM wiht our OLPH PSR students. All parishoners ar welcome to either Mass.

Confirmation Preparation Classes The sacrament of Confirmation is confered in the Junor year of high school (11th grade) in the Archdiocesse of New Orleans. OLPH celebrates this sacrament in the Fall each year. There will be a Parent/Student Meeting on Wednesday January 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the church to go over all requirements for preparation for the sacrament. High School students in both Catholic and non-Catholic schools should attend and register for Confirmation as soon as possible.

First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion For all students recieving the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion for the first time, there will be a parent meeting on Thursday January 13, at 6:00 PM in the church. At least one parent should attend. Registration forms for the sacraments will be collected along with a fee for the sacraments. The total fee is $50 ($25 for Reconciliation and $25 for Communion).

Christmas Flowers we are accepting donations towards the Christmas Flowers. Donations envelopes are available on the gift table.

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Christmas Trees If anyone is interested in donating one of the Christmas Trees used in church in memory of a loved one, pleas contact the Church office.

If anyone is intersted in donating the Advent Candles, please contact the Church Office (504) 394 - 0134.

Do You hear Christmas Carols? After its second COVID pandemic hiatus, OLPH's adult choir, The Heavenly Chorus, is returning for Christmas. They will begin singing once again on Christmas Eve at the 10:00pm Candlelight Mass. New members are invited to join them in preparing for and singing at this Mass.

Pope's Prayer Intentions for the Year 2021 October - Intention for Evangelization Missionary Disciples We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization availablr to the misssion, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavour of the gospel.

Bible Verse for the Year! Fortitude October The spirit God has given us is no cowardly spirit, but rather one that makes us strong, loving, and wise. 2 Tim 1:7

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry We are in need of certain items for our food pantry. If you are able to donate, please place items in our bin in the back of Church. Thank you for your help in feeding those in need.

Attention all attendees of the July 17th-18th Masses: We have been alerted that one of the attendees has been diagnosed positive with COVID. Please keep this person in your prayers. Due to the potential of exposure, please be cautious with any symptoms that you may have, and do not take them lightly.

Attention all attendees of the July 10th, 4 PM Vigil Mass: We have been alerted that one of the attendees has been diagnosed positive with COVID. Please keep this person in your prayers. Due to the potential of exposure, please be cautious with any symptoms that you may have, and do not take them lightly.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and Adult Confirmation Do you or someone you know intrested in becoming Catholic? Are you over 18 and are interested in reciving the Sacrament of Confirmation? OLPH is reformatting how we prepare adults. Some preparation will be through the internent, some will be via zoom, and some will have the traditonal in person aspect.

Children's Liturgy - Sunday Dismissal Our Children's Liturgy program, also refered to as Sunday Dismissal, will be starting up again in September. We are in need of a few volunteers for this ministry. This dismissal happens durning the 11:00 Mass for children in kindergarten to second grade.

Celebration of Marriage On the weekend of June 26/27,2021 we celebrated those who wanted to have their marriges blessed.

OLPH Fair Flea-Market Please start saving your sellable items for our flea market to make it a succes! Donations will be collected at a later date. Thank You!

2021 Fair Chairs We are pleased to announce the 2021 Fair Chairs! Gena & BillBubrig, Jenny & Kevin Carpenter, Jeni & Ched Guidry, Karen & Mike Leonard, Eden & Matthew Tesvich, Breck & Michael Wilkins.