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COMING UP AT MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE
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Covington Food Bank Food Drive: Please pick up a paper bag at the exit doors of church this weekend. The bags can be filled and brought back to church next weekend to benefit the Covington Food Bank. Thank you for feeding the hungry!
Youth Minister: Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church is seeking a youth minister, either full-time or part-time. Please contact Fr. John at
[email protected]
Congratulations:
Parishioners Ellis Iverson and Steve Sperier, who are in formation for the diaconate, were installed into the Order of Lector at a Mass on August 10, the Feast of St. Lawrence the Martyr. Please continue to keep Ellis and Steve in your prayers.
Census update:
Thanks to everyone who stopped by at Coffee & Donuts to register with My Own Church. You, too, can have your own username and password to access your family info! We want to make sure we have your correct phone number, address, and email so we can serve you better!
Click here.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serving in high schools: If anyone serving as an EMHC at their Catholic high school is interested in serving at Mary, Queen of Peace, please contact Sandy Dombrowski at [email protected]. Thank you!
Interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the faith? Are you Catholic but in need of First Communion or Confirmation? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will begin soon. Contact DRE Jewell Bayhi at [email protected] or call the office at 985-674-9794. Thank you!
COMING UP:
August 14
: Blood drive after morning Masses, in the Cafeteria. Please consider donating!
August 14: Pick up your donation bag for the Covington Food Bank.
August 15: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Masses at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Because the solemnity falls on a Monday, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
August 17: Opening School Mass at 9 a.m. We welcome our students, faculty and staff back for a new year!
August 18: "The Necessity of Mercy in Marriage," A Year of Mercy special with Kate and David Dawson, 7 p.m. in the church. Child care will be available.
August 20-21: Ministry Fair after all Masses. Come find your spot at Mary, Queen of Peace!
August 20-21: Bring your filled Covington Food Bank bags to the food truck in the church parking lot.
August 25: "The Joy of Love" explained! You are invited to a special presentation on Pope Francis' "Joy of Love" on August 25 at 6 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church.
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ENCOUNTERING JESUS
Matthew Kelly coming to the area:
Matthew Kelly will be speaking locally in March of
2017. He is the author of "Rediscover Catholicism" and "Rediscover
Jesus", two books we have shared throughout our parish. To learn more
about it, and to purchase tickets, go to
http://dynamiccatholic.com/events/passion-and-purpose/
Prayer service for peace: All are invited to join Archbishop Aymond and local interfaith leaders for an evening of prayer asking for peace and healing in our communities and for the protection of law enforcement officers. The prayer service is set for Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 7:00 PM at St. Louis Cathedral. For more information please contact Fr. Buddy Noel at 504-341-9522 or email him at [email protected].
Living the works of mercy: Join Archbishop-emeritus Alfred Hughes for a presentation and conversation on how Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, St. Katharine Drexel, and Venerable Henriette DeLille lived the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy in their ministries here in New Orleans. The presentation will take place at 7:00 PM at the Archdiocesan Retreat Center on September 13, 2016, and at 7:00 PM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church on September 15, 2016.
Gospel Music Festival:"Mercy is Our MIssion" is the theme of the Gospel Musical Festival on September 17 at 6 p.m. at the Carver Theater, 2101 Orleans Avenue. Free admission with a donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Lectio on Formed.org:
There is no better place to look for guidance in the New Evangelization than the Acts of the Apostles. In Lectio: Evangelization and the Acts of the Apostles, Dr. Mary Healy combines Bible study with Church teaching and practical wisdom to show you how modern Catholics can effectively lead people to Jesus Christ.
Watch Lectio Evangelization on
formed.org by using our parish code: 8R8EQN.
Around the Archdiocese:
Find the latest news from the Archdiocese of New Orleans
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Pray with Pope Francis: The Pope's prayer intentions for August:
- Universal Intention - Sports. That sports may be an opportunity for friendly encounters between peoples and may contribute to peace in the world. |read the reflection|
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Evangelization Intention - Living the Gospel. That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty, and love of neighbor
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WITNESSING WITH JOY
Are you looking to share your God-given gifts? There are many opportunities at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church!
- Good steward: Mary, Queen of Peace congratulates our August Steward of the Month, Ida Estopinal. Ida prepares the church for daily Mass, teaches in our PSR program, welcomes new parishioners, and much more! We are grateful for her service to the Lord.
- Help the Samaritan Center: Come celebrate the "Thrifty Fifties" at Gran's Attic on August 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Friends of the Poor Walk: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is hosting their 9th annual Friends of the Poor© Walk/Run on September 24. The North Shore walk will take place by the yacht club. Pledged donations directly benefit the local SVdP Councils and Conferences serving the indigent and needy of the Greater Metropolitan New Orleans area.Onsite Registration/Check-In begins at 8:00 a.m. Online pre-registration may be completed at https://www.svdpusa.net/fop/ Select LOUISIANA >LAKEFRONT in MANDEVILLE.For more information, please contact:Angela Wattler (985) 966-3846, [email protected].
- For more information on opportunities to share your gifts with your parish family, visit our website at www.maryqueenofpeace.org. Thank you!
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Notes from the office: Working to serve you better
- Church bathrooms: Shedding some light on an issue - New motion sensor switches have been installed in the bathrooms to ensure we use our energy efficently. Please make sure the swtiches remain on "Auto." Thanks!
- Census update: Our parish database has not been updated in several years. Please take a moment to click here and create a username and password so that you can view your family's information and update address, phone numbers, emails, etc.If you have any troubles, we apologize! But have no fear - we are here to help. Call the office at 985-202-0232 or email [email protected]
- Lost and found: Have you left something in church? Lost and found bins are located in the foyer of the church, near the restrooms. Valuables are brought to the parish office. Call with any questions - 985-626-6977. Thanks!
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