St. Benilde Catholic Church

Don’t miss the stellar production of “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” presented by the St. Benilde Spotlight Players March 22nd through March 24th. Performances will be at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 PM on Sunday. For more information please contact the school office or visit the school website: www.stbenilde.com

Due to the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation, there will be NO 5:30 PM Mass on Tuesday, March 26. Please pray for all of our young people who will be confirmed by Archbishop Hughes.

During the Holy Season of Lent, Archbishop Aymond is asking all churches in the Archdiocese of New Orleans to have a light on in the confessional on Wednesday, March 27th; Wednesday, April 3rd; and Wednesday, April 10th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm as a sign that Christ is not only the light of the world but one who is eager to forgive and to heal us. If you have been away from the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we invite you to come back to God’s loving mercy and forgiveness.

The beautiful Easter lilies and spring flowers that adorn our altar and sanctuary are a special part of the celebration of Easter at St. Benilde Catholic Church. We invite all parishioners to share in the experience through a memorial or thanksgiving gift by using the Easter Flowers Memorial Envelopes. Donations toward the cost of Easter flowers in the Church may be made in memory or honor of your family members and friends. This is a wonderful way to remember loved ones, honor friends, and offer thanksgiving to God for prayers answered and blessings received. The suggested donation is $10.00 per remembrance. Please place your envelopes in the collection basket, the Poor Box or bring them to the Parish Office. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Memorial Envelopes will be placed on the altar throughout the Easter Season. Printed copies of the names of all those for whom our Easter flowers are in memory of will be available in the vestibule of Church in the weeks following Easter Sunday.

During the 40 Days of Lent, Mass will be celebrated Monday - Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM. The Stations of the Cross will be prayed on all Fridays during Lent at 6:00 PM in the Church. Join our school children in praying the Stations of the Cross at 9:00 AM in the Church on the following Fridays: March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5, and April 12. For our complete Lenten Schedule visit: www.stbenilde.org/lent

On the weekend of March 23/24, we will hold our annual Radio Rosary Appeal. In direct response to the request of the Blessed Mother and our spiritual leaders, the Holy Name Society has sponsored the daily broadcast of the rosary since 1946. The rosary is recited daily at 6 PM on radio station WVOG (600) on the AM dial. The cost to continue the radio broadcast is in excess of $13,000 annually. The only source of income to pay for expenses is the “Radio Rosary Drive” envelopes given out to each parish annually by the Holy Name Society members. We thank you in advance for your generous contributions.

Reverend Father Robert T. Cooper, Pastor, and Mr. Thomas E. Huck, Principal, extend a cordial invitation to join them for St. Benilde School’s 50th Anniversary Golden Gala - Celebrating 50 years of evangelizing hearts & educating minds on Saturday, April 6th from 7:00PM to Midnight in the St. Benilde School Cafeteria & Campus. Funds raised from this special occasion will be utilized to enhance our science curriculum through the implementation of an engineering program and for the expansion of our exceptional learners program. For information on Sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, please visit the school website: www.stbenilde.com

We are in need of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors. Several workshops have been scheduled this spring: Extraordinary Ministers of Communion—Feb. 16, March 16, March 30, April 6, and May 4—Archdiocesan Administration Bldg., 7887 Walmsley Ave., NOLA; Feb16, St. Joseph Church, 1802 Tulane Ave., NOLA; and Lectors—March 30, St. Clement of Rome Church, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie. All workshops run from 9 AM until 1 PM. You must get Fr. Cooper’s permission before registering with the Parish Office. Please note: these workshops are for new ministers only.