Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 11:44 AM
The Bible Study for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary is now available. Click on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:01 AM
The Bible Study for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time is now available. Click on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 12:51 PM
The Bible Study for the 17th Sunday in ordinary time is now available. Click on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 7:53 AM
The Bible Study for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time is now available. Click on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 2:50 PM
St. Maria Goretti Parish proudly congratulates our young ones on making their First Reconciliation and Communion this past weekend,
despite being delayed for almost two months because of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
We Congratulate:
Nelson Bacchus
Austin Baudy
Demi Beard
Rhys Butler
Rony Cacho, Jr
Harmone Davis
Avery Donaldson
Riley Faulk
Eghosha Igbinoghene
Osayi Igbinoghene
Kevin Lewis, Jr
McKenzie Malveaux
Tyler Nguyen
Malani Sanders
Laila Scieneaux
Miley Smith
Ey' Shaun Stewart
Kali Vappie
Leyah Woods
View more photos from the weekend, by clicking the link below:
Posted by. Tre Williams on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 4:27 PM
Fr. Daniel Green was installed as our new pastor on Sunday, July 5th at the 12:00pm Mass.
To view photos of the installation, click the link below...
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 1:08 PM
On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the 12:00 Mass, Archbishop Gregory Aymond administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 16 young Christians from St. Maria Goretti (11), Resurrection of Our Lord (4), and St. James Major (1). The celebrant of the mass was Archbishop Aymond, and Father Daniel Green and Father Cyril Buyeera of St. Maria Goretti, Father Geoffrey Muga of Resurrection of Our Lord, and Father Michael Labre of St. James Major concelebrating. A special thank you from Joe Simon the Confirmation Coordinator to Mrs. Alorea Gilyot and Ms. Lauralee Toscana who assisted with preparations , to Holy Name Members Melvin George, Eddie Numa, and Wayne Roberts for their service as altar servers, and to Holy Name Members Jon Johnson, Clifton Allen, and Lester Thomas for assisting with seating and escorting the Archbishop.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 12:50 PM
The Bible Study for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time is now available. Click on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 8:01 PM
St. Maria Goretti's Holy Name Society assisted with a food give away today that was sponsored by Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen. Goretti Parish thanks Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen for her assistance to the people of New Orleans East during this difficult time.
To view more photos of the Give Away, click the link below...
Posted by. Tre Williams on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 6:18 PM
The Saint Maria Goretti Staff, Pastoral Council, and Parish Family are happy to officially welcome Reverend Daniel H. Green, as our new Pastor.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 10:26 AM
The Bible Study for the fourteenth Sunday in ordinary time is now available. Click on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 1:38 PM
As the city continues to open up, we are seeing an increase in or Saturday Vigil and Sunday mass attendance. In order to conform to social distancing norms attendance restrictions continue to apply. Therefore, we ask parishionsers sign-up for the desired mass the day before for week day masses and by 12:00pm (noon) on Saturday for all week end masses. Masks are required at all masses. To sign upi for mass click on the link below
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 1:12 PM
The Bible Study for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time is now available. CLick on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 1:33 PM
The Bible Study for the 12Th Sunday in Ordinary time is now available. Click on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 2:41 PM
The Bible Study for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus is now available. Click on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 4:20 PM
Bible Study for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity is now available. CLick on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, May 25, 2020 at 4:01 PM
The Bible Study for Pentecost Sunday is now available. Click on the link to download or view it.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 2:38 PM
SMG has partnered with ParishSOFT's "MyOwnChurch" to bring our parishioner registration online.
Register your family today!
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 10:06 AM
The Bible Study for the Ascension of our Lord is now available. Click on the link to download or view it.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 6:22 PM
The City of New Orleans announced in its Reopening Plan that places of worship are now allowed to have Mass indoors with up to 100 people. Therefore, in accordance with Mayor Cantrell's plan, we will now expand our reservation slots from 10 people per Mass to 100 people per Mass. People planning to attend Mass must RSVP.
Please read the requirements for attending Mass carefully.
Reminder: The obligation to attend Mass during the COVID-19 pandemic has been dispensed by Archbishop Aymond.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 11:09 AM
Bible Study for the Sixth Sunday of Easter is new available. Click on the link to download or view it.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 2:41 PM
By order of the governor of Louisiana, and the Mayor of New Orleans the state and city will enter Phase I re-opening effective 16 May 2020. Churches in New Orleans may conduct public Mass with in person with the fewer of a maximum of 25% of the church’s seating capacity or 100 people, provided that all social distancing practices are met. Here at St. Maria Goretti we can safely accommodate 100 people. We give thanks to God for this opportunity to worship together again as a community within the Church! We give thanks to God for this opportunity to worship together again as a community within the Church!
In order to follow the state and city guidelines, we are asking each family to sign up for the Mass they would like to attend. (SIGN UP LINK BELOW) We ask that you SIGN UP FOR ONLY ONE SUNDAY MASS EVERY TWO WEEKS AND ONLY ONE WEEK DAY MASS EVERY TWO DAYS so that as many people as possible can attend Mass. Please submit the name of each individual whom you are registering to attend Mass. Once the maximum number of people is reached for a Mass, the form will not allow you to sign up for that Mass. If you sign up for more than one Mass every two weeks, your name will be deleted. As the number allowed in Churches is expanded, we will allow parishioners to sign up to attend Mass each week. Everyone is still dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. If you are healthy, we invite you to come to church. If you are sick, please wait until you recover to attend Mass. Due to the limited spaces available, you must sign up.
CLICK HERE FOR ALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE RESUMPTION OF IN-PERSON MASS AT GORETTI
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 2:29 PM
The May - June 2020 edition of the St. Maria Goretti Catholic Men's Fellowship Newsletter is now available. Click on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 8:45 AM
The power point presentation of the Bible Study- Fourth Sunday After Easter is bow available. Click on the link to download or view it. Power point is required.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 8:07 AM
The Bible Study for the Fourth Sunday After Easter is now available. Click on the link to download or view it.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 10:32 AM
Due to technical difficulties, we will not live stream Mass today.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 9:42 AM
In conjunction with Bible Study and Faith Formation, Deacon Broussard has provided information on the Parts of the Mass. Click on the link to download or view it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 9:38 AM
The Power Point presentation of the Bible Study of theThird Sunday After Easter is now available. Click on the link to download or view, power point is required.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 9:31 AM
Bible Study for the Third Sunday After Easter is available. CLick on the link to download or view
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 10:38 AM
The Bible Study for Divine Mercy Sunday is now available , click on the link to download or view it. Power point is required
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 10:34 AM
The Bible Study for the Second Sunday of Easter is now available, click on the link to view or download.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 9:10 AM
He is Risen, Alleluia
Dear family members,
Allow me use this platform to reach out to you all with this Easter message of Christ’s triumph over death.
We celebrate Easter this year in the midst of challenging and painful experiences. The first challenge was the loss of our Pastor in February. As we were coming to terms with the loss, Covid -19 hit and continues to ravage the world. Unfortunately we have not been spared. Some of our parishioners have contracted it and three have passed on. Two (James Becnel and Tammy Becnel) are from the same family. I am in touch with them and will be holding funeral prayers for them at the Cemetery on Friday. Steven Johnson’s funeral will be at a later date. Please remember the bereaved families in your prayers.
However, not everything is gloom. On March 21, 2020 we officially announced our new Pastor Fr. Daniel Green. He is a great Pastor whom I have known for some years. We look forward to receiving him with joy. Another cause for hope is the news that Covid-19 curve is beginning to flatten. We are urged to be even more cautious and not relax on the safety measures.
Easter is a time of joy, a time when we are reminded that God always has the final word. Death gives way to life, fear to faith and defeat to victory. The triumph of Christ over death is a clear reminder that Jesus has power over the forces of evil including Covid-19.
St. Paul tells us, “We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose” Rom 8:28. During this Corona period we have asked ourselves many important questions about life and perhaps have learned great lessons about what is of utmost value in this life. Corona has reminded us that humanity is one family. And that our true enemy is invisible and knows no color, creed, status, or power. It has brought out the goodness humanity. Many “Simons of Cyrene” have arisen to help to carry the crosses of others through acts of charity and words of comfort.
As we celebrate this Easter in our domestic churches (homes) possibly behind closed doors in fear and for fear of contracting the Virus, the words of the angel to Mary Magdalene and Mary, “Do not be afraid”, repeated by Christ himself shortly after, is the same message for us. Do not be afraid. Christ has conquered death and is alive. May he grant you his gift of Peace.
Jesus is truly risen, alleluia
Posted by. Tre Williams on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 2:58 PM
Due to technical difficulties, the Passion of Our Lord will not be live streamed today.
Sorry for any inconvenience!
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 1:12 PM
The Bread, The Wine, The Tomb, The Stone is a resource available for prayer and meditation during the Triduum. Click on the link to down load or view . Powerpoint is required.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 3:26 PM
The Bible Study for Easter is now available. Click on the link to download or view it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM
5 April 2020- Palm Sunday- The 10:30 Mass will be live streamed via Face Book live and the parish website site at https://www.facebook.com/smgneworleans/ and https://smgnola.com/LIVE.
Parishioners may pick up palms in the church vestibule on Sunday between 12:00pm-3:00pm and Monday – Wednesday between 8:00am – 3:00pm.
9 April 2020- Holy Thursday- The Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be live streamed at 7:00pm via Face Book live and the parish website site at https://www.facebook.com/smgneworleans/ and https://smgnola.com/LIVE.
10 April 2020- Good Friday- The Passion of Our Lord will be live streamed at 3:00pm via Face Book live and the parish website site at https://www.facebook.com/smgneworleans/ and https://smgnola.com/LIVE.
12 April 2020- Easter- The 10:30 Mass will be live streamed via Face Book live and the parish website site at https://www.facebook.com/smgneworleans/ and https://smgnola.com/LIVE
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 10:53 AM
Deacon Terrell Broussard and Ms. Lanette E. Rousseve will conduct prayer and conversation with the Alter Servers on April 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Call 563-999-2090
Access Code 354627
Topic of discussion:
*Make a prayer of your own and share with the group
*Is there anything you want to know about the church
*Closing Prayer
An Act of Spiritual Communion.
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 4:42 PM
Bible Study for Palm Sunday is now available. Click on the link to download it. (You will need powerpoint to view and download)
Posted by. Tre Williams on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 1:29 PM
JOIN US for Mass live on FACEBOOK and our website (www.smgnola.com/LIVE) this Sunday, March 29th at 10:30am.
Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Cyril.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 9:21 AM
SMG proudly held its first Mass via Facebook Live today as we adjust to the interruptions caused by the Novel Coronavirus.
Thank You to all who tuned in! Click here to watch in full
Posted by. Tre Williams on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8:33 PM
SMG will LIVE stream the Feast of the Annunciation Mass tomorrow morning, March 25, 2020 at 8:30 am. View it here on the website at www.smgnola.com/LIVE or on our facebook at Facebook.com/smgneworleans
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 3:42 PM
The Greater New Orleans Foundation Launches the Louisiana Service and Hospitality Family Assistance Program with Support from the Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund, McIlhenny Company and the Louisiana Restaurant Association
New Orleans, LA – Today, The Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) launched the Louisiana Service and Hospitality Family Assistance Program, an initiative to support negatively impacted Louisiana service and hospitality workers who are supporting their dependent children and elderly parents and need help to continue meeting their basic needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
The program is the first initiative to launch with resources contributed by Mrs. Gayle Benson through the Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund at GNOF. Five hundred thousand dollars from the Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund and $100,000 in newly contributed money from McIlhenny Company, maker of Tabasco® Brand Pepper Sauce, will be the catalysts to kick this program off with an initial $600,000 in funding. This program is launched in partnership with the Louisiana Restaurant Association which will be promoting the initiative alongside its ongoing advocacy for the region’s restaurants and workers.
To support this program’s expansion, please donate to the Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund at the Greater New Orleans Foundation by visiting www.gnof.org/benson.
The program will award grants of up to $1,000 to support service and hospitality industry employees who are primary caregivers for dependent children and elderly parents.
To qualify, individuals applying must also:
Have earned below 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) prior to the COVID-19 pandemic
Worked more than 32 hours per week in restaurants, bars, or hotels in the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s 13-parish region prior to March 9, 2020
To apply for an award, visit GNOF's online grants portal at www.gnof.org/grants. The application portal will open at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Applications will be available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese online only. Applications will be reviewed within 10 days and successful awards will be disbursed within 14 days.
Applicant must submit:
Electronic copy of your driver’s license or other government-issued ID
Pay stubs for most recent 30 days
Copy of your most recent 2018 or 2019 federal tax form
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 8:40 AM
HE NEVER GIVES US MORE THAN WE CAN STAND. SO… STAND ON HIS WORD!
BIBLE STUDY – LORD INCREASE MY FAITH? Deacon Terrel Broussard will continue to publish the Bible Study and post it on the parish website. To attend the Bible Study by Conference Call, dial into the conference line at 7:00 PM Monday Night for a discussion of the Sunday readings. The Dial in Number is: (425) 436-6314. The Access Code is: 601575. The Word of God can move us from fear to faith. This week, we continue our Lenten preparation and study of the Word of God with the GENERAL THEME: LORD, INCREASE MY FAITH? During week 5 we ask: LORD, GIVE ME A FAITH THAT IS ALIVE?
- The Bible Study this week is based on the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent Year A. Reading I: Ezekiel 37:12-14; Responsorial Psalm: 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Reading II: Romans 8:8-11; Gospel: John 11:1-45.
- These readings challenge us to come out of the tombs of our fears into a life in Jesus Christ. Jesus gives life to all who believe in Him. He gives life to dead and dying faith. Lord, give me faith that is alive. IS YOUR FAITH ALIVE? HOW DO YOU KNOW?
CONTINUING FAITH FORMATION AND RCIA SESSIONS WILL MEET BY CONFERENCE CALL ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 PM. THE DIAL IN NUMBER IS: (425) 436-6314. THE ACCESS CODE IS: 601575. Topic: Baptism, why water? Why anointing? What does it mean to be enlightened with grace and truth? “ Catechism of the Catholic Church 1216 "This bath is called enlightenment, because those who receive this [catechetical] instruction are enlightened in their understanding . . . ." Having received in Baptism the Word, "the true light that enlightens every man," the person baptized has been "enlightened," he becomes a "son of light," indeed, he becomes "light" himself:
Baptism is God's most beautiful and magnificent gift. . . .We call it gift, grace, anointing, enlightenment, garment of immortality, bath of rebirth, seal, and most precious gift. It is called gift because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own; grace since it is given even to the guilty; Baptism because sin is buried in the water; anointing for it is priestly and royal as are those who are anointed; enlightenment because it radiates light; clothing since it veils our shame; bath because it washes; and seal as it is our guard and the sign of God's Lordship.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5:35 PM
The Saint Maria Goretti Staff, Pastoral Council, and Parish Family are happy to open our arms and hearts as we welcome Father Daniel H. Green, as our Pastor effective July 1, 2020.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 10:38 AM
Sunday Rosary- 8:00am
Call: (425)436-6324 Access Code: 878764
Daily Rosary- Monday- Saturday 6:00pm
Call: (563) 999-2090 Access Code: 354627
Daily Mass can be viewed on EWTN,
Mass from St. Louis Cathedral
Monday- Saturday 12:05pm WLAE / live streamed https://thedailymass.com/mass/
Sunday 11:00am WLAE / live streamed https://thedailymass.com/mass/
Sunday Offerings can be mailed to:
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
7300 Crowder Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
( Please include envelope number in the memo block of the check)
Posted by. Tre Williams on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6:52 PM
In light of recent developments regarding the community spreading of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Greater New Orleans area , the Archdiocese of New Orleans has suspended public Mass and confessions until further notice. This will include the Wednesday Night Confessions scheduled for the upcoming three Wednesdays. Please keep in your prayers those who have died and pray for the healing of all those who are affected by this pandemic.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Click link below to view our COVID-19 page dedicated to providing information on the changes and cancellations at St. Maria Goretti Parish due to the Novel Coronavirus.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 2:07 PM
Today, Governor John Bel Edwards issued an Executive Order asking people to refrain from attending gatherings of more than 250 people in an effort to prevent the further spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and he has closed schools for the next 30 days. In following with the Governor's executive order, Archbishop Aymond sent out this message below:
"I am dispensing the Catholic faithful of the Archdiocese of New Orleans from the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday effective immediately through the next 30 days. We are closing our Catholic schools for the next 30 days in cooperation with the executive order. These dates may be updated as needed. I highly encourage those who are elderly, sick, experiencing symptoms of illness, or who are at high risk of illness to not attend Mass these weekends. The virus has been contracted with serious issues by those 60 and older. Those in that age group must take seriously the caution to implement “social distancing”. "
For those who cannot and choose not to attend Mass, the 11 am Sunday Mass from St. Louis Cathedral is broadcast live on WLAE-TV and live streamed at theDailyMass.com and theDailyMass.com Facebook page. The live stream will be shared to the St. Maria Goretti Parish Facebook page on Sunday for parishioners to access it. There are also other opportunities for televised Mass via Catholic TV and EWTN.
Parish Mass schedules remain on schedule.
Please be advised that all previously released guidance for Mass remains in effect with some modification:
Holy Water fonts will be empty;
Please refrain from holding hands during the “Our Father”;
Please extend the sign of peace without physical contact;
Encourage Eucharistic Ministers to practice good hygiene by using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after distributing communion; and
Holy Communion will not be offered from the chalice to the congregation.
Holy Water fonts will be empty;
Please refrain from holding hands during the “Our Father”;
Please extend the sign of peace without physical contact;
Encourage Eucharistic Ministers to practice good hygiene by using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after distributing communion; and
Holy Communion will not be offered from the chalice to the congregation.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10:05 AM
SAVE THE DATE
Saint Maria Goretti Parish Lenten Mission
April 6-8, 2020 7:00-8:30 PM in the church
Presenter- Redemptorist Priest -Rev. Dr. Maurice J. Nutt
Join us as we welcome Father Nutt back for three nights of preaching and teachin
Posted by. Tre Williams on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 1:56 PM
The Plate Includes:
(2) pieces of fried -or- baked fish, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, vegetable, roll, dessert and a drink.
Cost per plate is $12
All Donations received from the Dinners will go to fund all K of C programs!
Please contact Leo Suane, Grand Knight, Council #9415 with any questions.
Click link below for full schedule
Posted by. Tre Williams on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:41 AM
Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics who are 18 years of age until the age of 59. Only one meal should be eaten on those days and No meat. Those who are bound to fast may also take only one full meal. Two small meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to each one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholic 14 years or older on All Fridays of Lent.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Story by Christine Bordelon, Clarion Herald:
Ten rows of priests concelebrated with Archbishop Gregory Aymond and Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes Feb. 15 at the Funeral Mass for Msgr. L. Earl Gauthreaux at the parish he led for 52 years – St. Maria Goretti.
“My sisters and brothers, we gather this morning as a family of faith, a family belonging to our God but also to Msgr. Gauthreaux,” Archbishop Aymond said. “And we come together to thank God for the gift of Msgr. Gauthreaux, his life, his faith, his family and the many ways in which he has served and led God’s people for over 60 years.”
His relatives from his native Plaquemines, Louisiana, outside of Baton Rouge, were in attendance at the Mass as were many of the people he served for half a century. In 1968, he became the second pastor of St. Maria Goretti, located in what Father Pat Williams, vicar general of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, said was the “near East” of New Orleans.
Friendship grew
Father Williams first got to know Msgr. Gauthreaux as a student in his canon law class at Notre Dame Seminary.
“I learned then how much he loved the priesthood and how much he loved being with the priests – a tradition he carried on with his Thanksgiving luncheons all the way to this day,” Father Williams said. “I also learned, like his good friend Msgr. (Clinton) Doskey, that the law was not an end to itself. The law was always about the people and how it could serve them and help them in their relationship with God.”
Father Williams told the packed church of his many memories of his friend, Msgr. Gauthreaux, and he knew those attending had their memories, too. In bidding him farewell by celebrating the Eucharist, “our remembering is the work of the Spirit, and that means when we come together today in this place, we remember in love, and we remember in faith, and that gives us hope. We remember in love all the ways that Msgr. Gauthreaux touched the hearts of everyone here.
Father Williams told the packed church of his many memories of his friend, Msgr. Gauthreaux, and he knew those attending had their memories, too. In bidding him farewell by celebrating the Eucharist, “our remembering is the work of the Spirit, and that means when we come together today in this place, we remember in love, and we remember in faith, and that gives us hope. We remember in love all the ways that Msgr. Gauthreaux touched the hearts of everyone here.
“The book of Ecclesiastes (the first reading) tells us there is a time and place for everything. I’m sure you can remember those times in which you weeped at funerals, and Msgr. Gauthreaux was there. In times of joy – baptisms and weddings; the times in which he stood right here (at the ambo), so many many times that he proclaimed the Good News. The times that he offered counsel and guidance for his family, whom he loved so much, for his church. He dedicated his life to serving.
“It’s through the Spirit that we remember in love, because St. Paul (letter to the Romans in the second reading) tells us that love never ends. He tells the Romans that there is nothing more powerful than the love of God in Christ Jesus. So, as we gather and remember in love, our hearts are saddened, yes, but whenever we remember, there will be love. And, that love gives us hope.
“We also, in this funeral liturgy, gather to remember in faith – faith that is so beautifully proclaimed in the Beatitudes. To remember in faith means that we can proclaim, ‘Lord, for your faithful, life has changed not ended.’ For remembering in faith tells us that what we do at this table is not just a memory, but it is making present the very presence of God, the presence that Msgr. Gauthreaux celebrated so faithfully for such a long time. This is the faith that we live. This is the faith that Msgr. Gauthreaux lived and taught throughout his priesthood. Remembering in that faith sustains us in hope.”
Father Williams urged everyone to always remember that in the midst of our dark valleys, God is always with us.
“That is my prayer for each one of us – for monsignor’s family, friends, his parish family, his brother priests, all those who loved him and knew him,” Father Williams said. “My prayer is that with God’s help, every time we remember, there will be love. Every time we remember, there will be faith. In love and faith, may each of us find hope and peace.”
Had the last words
Mentioning that Msgr. Gauthreaux was not shy about expressing his opinion, Father Williams thought it apropos to let Msgr. Gauthreaux’s own written words be the last before departing the Funeral Mass:
“I have loved as God wants us to love. I could never be a politician, especially an ecclesiastical politician. I must be honest, truthful, just, a good, kind friend to all, even the bishop, who may not appreciate what I stand for. I am happy with what I am and what I have achieved and the work I have done, all I have helped in my priesthood. I have been in the company of the best, and have been in great places and great times. I think I have helped and taught much to many priests and people. Thank you, God. Be merciful to me, a sinner. Let me forever be in the company and presence of my best friend and family. Deo gratias (thanks be to God).”
“I have loved as God wants us to love. I could never be a politician, especially an ecclesiastical politician. I must be honest, truthful, just, a good, kind friend to all, even the bishop, who may not appreciate what I stand for. I am happy with what I am and what I have achieved and the work I have done, all I have helped in my priesthood. I have been in the company of the best, and have been in great places and great times. I think I have helped and taught much to many priests and people. Thank you, God. Be merciful to me, a sinner. Let me forever be in the company and presence of my best friend and family. Deo gratias (thanks be to God).”
“Deo gratias, indeed,” Father Williams said.
A second funeral liturgy was held for Msgr. Gauthreaux, who died Feb. 8, at age 89, at his childhood parish, St. John the Evangelist in Plaquemines, Louisiana, Feb. 18.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Pastor, Professor, Judicial Vicar Archdiocese of New Orleans VIRIUSTUS ET IUSTITIAE. November 2nd, 1930 – February 8th, 2020. Reverend Monsignor Lawrence Earl Gauthreaux, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2020. He was 89 years of age. Msgr. Gauthreaux was born on November 2, 1930 in Plaquemine, LA. He attended St. John Elementary School and St. John High School in Plaquemine where he graduated Valedictorian of the 1947 class. He earned a B.B.A in Business at Loyola University in New Orleans and attended St. Joseph Seminary in Covington and studied Philosophy and Theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He earned a Baccalaureate in Canon Law and Licentiate in Canon Law from Catholic University in Washington, DC. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 9, 1956 in New Orleans by Bishop L. Abel Caillouet in St. Louis Cathedral. "One kneels in the consciousness of his own nothingness and rises…A priest forever." Father Earl celebrated his first mass on June 10, 1956 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Plaquemine, La. Msgr. Gauthreaux served as Associate Pastor at St. Francis de Sales Church in Houma, Vicar Substitute at St. Michael's Church in New Orleans, Associate Pastor at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church in New Orleans, St. Leo the Great Church in New Orleans, St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie, and St. Mary Magdalen Church in Metairie. His pastorate began at St. Maria Goretti Church in New Orleans on June 1st, 1968. In addition to his pastoral assignments, he served in the Metropolitan Tribunal as Secretary, Pro-Synodal Judge, Examiner, Vice-Officialis, and Judge. He also served as Dean of the City-Park Gentilly Deanery and New Orleans East Deanery, as well as holding the position of Archdiocesan Censor, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Canon Law at Notre Dame Seminary, Vice-Chairman of the Ecumenical Committee, Spiritual Director of the Particular Council No. 2, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Confessor and Counselor at St. John Vianney Prep School, Moderator of the St. Thomas More Lawyers Association, Director of college level vocations and a member of the College of Consultors. Msgr. Gauthreaux was made a Prelate of Honor by Pope Paul VI in 1975. Until shortly before his death, Msgr. Gauthreaux was residing at St. Maria Goretti Parish, where he served as pastor for 53 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul Edward Gauthreaux, Sr. and Mabel Agnes Chriss Gauthreaux, a sister Blanche Marie Comeaux and husband Ralph Joseph Comeaux, Sr., and brothers Paul Edward "Toby" Gauthreaux and wife Betty Banta Gauthreaux, John Alfred Gauthreaux and wife Joan Eby Gauthreaux, Leonard Gordon Gauthreaux, Robert Gauthreaux (infant), niece Brenda Marie Comeaux, nephews Michael and Christopher Gauthreaux (infants), and great-nephew Derek Joseph Comeaux. Monsignor Gauthreaux is survived by his sister-in-law Jocelyn Myhand Gauthreaux of Addis, 24 nieces and nephews and their spouses, numerous great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and great-great-great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at St. Maria Goretti church on Friday, February 14th from 10 a.m. with a vigil service at 6 p.m. The visitation will continue through the night until the funeral mass. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 15th at 11 a.m., by The Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond. Pallbearers will be Joe Thibeaux, Gary Singletary, Joe Simon, James Young, Lester Thomas, and Ralph Clary. Honorary Pallbearers will be James Singletary, Raymond August, Alton Lombard, and Kenneth Boyd. A second visitation will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church in Plaquemine on Monday, February 17th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday, February 18th from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., celebrated by The Archbishop Gregory Aymond. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine will follow. Pallbearers will be Mark Comeaux, Donnie Gauthreaux, John Gauthreaux, Chris Gauthreaux, Joe Thibeaux, and Joe Simon. At the age of 37, because of his expertise in Canon Law, Father Gauthreaux was called to Rome to assist with the writing of Vatican II laws of the Catholic church. At the age of 75, Katrina destroyed his church, rectory, and the adjacent Monsignor Gauthreaux education center. It was an emotional loss for Monsignor, who oversaw the re- construction of the 10.5-acre parish complex. In 2007, Monsignor Gauthreaux was named Distinguished Graduate of St. John High School, Plaquemine. He was chosen in 2013 to be Grand Marshal of the inaugural Krewe of Comogo parade, a parade formed to honor his beloved niece, Brenda. Father loved his family. Special thanks to The Archbishop Gregory Aymond, his brothers in the priesthood, his assistant and friend Father Cyril Buyeera, his dining partner Father Jon Koehler, his family of parishioners at St. Maria Goretti, his faithful staff, nurse parishioner Angela Agochukeu, and his own family of caregivers. A very special thank you to his dedicated and faithful housekeeper of 37 years, his very close friend, Gilda and her husband Joe Thibeaux, who helped care for Monsignor with love of family. He loved all of you. Many thanks to his team of doctors and staff at Ochsner Medical Center who treated Monsignor with care, respect, and nobility. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church in Plaquemine, St. John the Baptist in Brusly, or St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in New Orleans. 'Heavenly Father, we pray for your blessings through the intercession of our patroness, Saint Maria Goretti. May all of us be young at heart, vibrant in spirit, and strong in our faith, so that, like Maria Goretti, we may attain the happiness of heaven. Saint Maria Goretti, pray for us.' In Monsignor's own words, "My life as a priest has been a rich blessing to me as I thank God, my good family, and my special friends who were such an important part of my priesthood." And so, farewell our pastor, our brother, our friend, our uncle. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Feb. 11 to Feb. 18, 2020
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 11:01 AM
The January- February 2020 Edition of the St. Maria Goretti Catholic Men's Fellowship Newsletter is now available. Click on the link to read or download it.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 9:07 AM
Saint Maria Goretti will host the Lord Teach Me To Pray Part 1, Praying the Virtues program for women beginning on January 25, 2020.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 6:07 PM
The St. Maria Goretti High School of Religion sponsored their 12th Annual All Saints Day Program the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd, 2019. Different students from each of the classes in our school from 1st grade through 11th grade portrayed saints at each of the four Masses that weekend. After the homily, they spoke in the first person dressing as and sharing the lives of their chosen saints. Pictured above from left to right are:
#1 8:30 Mass on Sunday
St. Christopher- Kevin Lewis
St. Luke the Evangelist- Grayson Moss
St. Theresa of Avilla- Brook Blanchard
St. Veronica -Paige Parent
#2 Noon Mass on Sunday
St. Francis of Assisi- Osayi Igninoghene
St. Louise deMarillac- Brevyn Malveaux
St. Maria Goretti- McKenzie Malveaux
#3 4:00 Mass on Saturday
Blessed Bartolo Longo- Leyah Woods
St. Augustine, Bishop- Blake Cordier
St. Francis of Assisi- Aidan Smith
St. Katherine Drexel- Lila Nguyen
#4 10:30 Mass on Sunday
St. Paul-Bryce Darensbourg
St. Matthew- Malani Sanders
St. Cecilia- Kennedy Gibson
St. Veeronica- Kamri Johnson
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 2:08 PM
The St. Maria Goretti Holy Name Society with pray the Rosary on a live Radio Rosary Broadcast on the dates listed below. The rosary is broadcast from Rooms 3-4 of the Monsignor Gauthreaux Center. All are invited to join us . please arrive prior to 5:55PM. The rosary is broadcast daily on WVOG 600AM, WVOG 107.1 FM, or can be streamed online at https://www.catholicstand.com/hunger-and-thirst/
January 22, 2020 July 24, 2020
February 14, 2020 August 24, 2020
March 20, 2020 September 23, 2020
April 22, 2020 October 23, 2020
May 15, 2020 November 20, 2020
June 19, 2020 December 21, 2020
Posted by. Tre Williams on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 9:58 AM
October is the Month traditionally dedicated to the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. During this past October, members of the 9th and 10th grades of St. Maria Goretti's School of Religion learned about the devotion of the Rosary with its 20 mysteries and how to pray it. They also made their own Rosaries which they are proudly displaying and which Fr. Cyril blessed. Each student chose his/her colored beads and learned that the Rosary includes 53 recitations of the Hail Mary and 6 of the Our Father for a total of 59 beads.
Pictured left to right are:
First picture -Aniya Branon 9th, Shawna Nguyen 10th, Kamri Johnson 10th, and Michael Sanders 9th.
Second picture - Edric Williams 9th, Michael Sanders 9th, Fr. Cyril, Leilah McCalister 10th, Tia Gaillard 10th, and Dylan Rousseve 10th.
Missing from picture is Paige Parent, 9th
Posted by. Tre Williams on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 7:41 PM
St. Maria Goretti Parish thanks all who came out and enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon with us at our Annual Parish Picnic. The afternoon was full of fun including, face painting, snoballs, popcorn and of course bbq. We also enjoyed watching the Saints beat the Jaguars! #WhoDat
To view photos from this years' picnic click the link below
Posted by. Tre Williams on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 1:20 PM
The St. Maria Goretti School of Religion celebrated its 12th Annual Living Rosary on Sunday, October 6th, 2019 in the Msgr. L. Earl Gauthreaux Center after classes at 11:10am. The Rosary was said in honor of October being the month of the Rosary and the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on Monday, October 7th. It was at the apparitions at Fatima, Portugal in 1917 that Our Lady of Fatima asked all of the church to pray the Rosary for peace. It was also during these apparitions that Our Blessed Mother made the following request of us all:
"When you recite the Rosary, say at the end of each decade: 'Oh My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy.'"
Pictured above are the students and teachers who participated in the Living Rosary. Those participating formed themselves in the shape of a Rosary and each represented a bead reciting the prayer of that particular bead.
For more photos click the link below
Posted by. Tre Williams on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 1:32 PM
We look forward to seeing everyone at our annual picnic Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. There will be plate dinners and lots of fun. Just bring yourself and your family to the Msgr. Gauthreaux Center for a good time!
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 10:16 AM
Members of the St. Maria Goretti Holy Name Society participated in the Annual National Holy Name Sunday Mass at St. Dominic Catholic Church. This annual celebration of the Holy Name Society is attended by representatives of the parish Holy Name Societies that comprise the New Orleans Archdiocesan Union of Holy Name Societies. The mass is held Annually at St, Dominic which is also home of the National Shrine of Blessed John of Vercelli, the founder of the Holy Name Society,
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 12:40 PM
Monsignor Gauthreaux installed the officers of the Holy Name Society for the 2019-2020 year during the 8:30 am Mass on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Congratulations to the following Holy Name men, and my the Holy Spirit guide you in the performance of your duties.
President Gary Singletary
1st Vice-President Wayne Roberts
2nd Vice-President Delany Winston
Secretary Gary Nicholson
Treasurer Clarence Butler
Marshall Lester Thomas
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 12:30 PM
The July- August 2019 edition of the St. Maria Goretti Catholic Men's Fellowship Newsletter is available. Click on the link to download or read it.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 10:42 AM
The 2019 Feast Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 6th following the 4:00pm Mass. Refreshments will be served!
Come join us in the Msgr. Gauthreaux Center as we celebrate our patron Saint, Maria Goretti.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 12:16 AM
I am grateful for your financial help and I used the funds to start a turkey project with the Parish kids. We have twenty female turkeys and will be buying five males at a later. We want to expand this project as a way of improving our livelihood. By the end of the year we should have over one hundred of them.
Thank you all for love and sacrifice made to help us. God bless your generous hearts.
Thank you all for love and sacrifice made to help us. God bless your generous hearts.
With Gratitude and Love,
Fr. Daniel Ochum
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 9:26 AM
The St. Maria Goretti Catholic Men's Fellowship May-June 2019 Edition of the Newsletter is now available. Click on the link to read or download it.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 12:35 PM
Dear Ms. Laurelee,
Easter greetings to you! and hope that you are doing ok.
I did receive $140 that you sent us through Fr. Alex. It was such a timely assistance that enabled me to complete the term one school tuition for a young orphaned high school seminarian(LEONARD) whom I have been trying to help. Also part of this money helped me meet therapy fees for my Mom who is steadily recovering from a fractured hip. I am most grateful for this help!
I am profoundly grateful to you and the 9th and 10th graders of St. Maria Goretti for organizing and sponsoring the 12th Annual Bake Sale and choosing to support my ministry with the proceeds. Much appreciation too to Monsignor , the families of the 9th and 10th graders, and the whole St. Maria Goretti Community for supporting the Bake Sale.
May the Lord reward each one of you abundantly.
HAPPY EASTER!
Fr. Mark Oboth Odoi
Archdiocese of Tororo, Uganda
Archdiocese of Tororo, Uganda
Posted by. Tre Williams on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 1:11 PM
Happy, Holy Easter to All,
We at St. Maria Goretti have just completed a wonderful Lenten season. We can now celebrate the beauty and joy of Easter. Each day during Lent so many attended daily Mass, Way of the Cross and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel. Many joined in Bible Study on Monday nights to share the Word of God. On Palm Sunday we experienced the Hosanna’s of the people who recognized Jesus in exhilaration. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week we gathered as a family to join together in worship, praise and song to give God glory as we celebrate and grew in our knowledge of God and fellowship in our Parish Mission. On Holy Thursday we gathered to give thanks to God for the institution of the Eucharist and the Priesthood he entrusted to us at the Last Supper. On Good Friday we mourned and suffered with Jesus, hanging on the Cross in reparation for our sins and salvation for us. On Holy Saturday we entered the darkness of our Church with the Easter Candle, symbolic of Christ, the Light of the World. During these ceremonies we recalled the Creation of the world and mankind, and our fallen nature through sin. Then we sang with gusto, and rang all the Church bells, lighted the candles, decorated our altar and church with flowers as we sang the “Glory to God in the highest”. We are alive with Christ, fully alive through Baptism, inspired by the Holy Spirit, reconciled with God and each other, and uplifted by the Eucharist. What a wonderful, happy and holy Easter we have, as we celebrate the beauty of nature in our world and the special beauty of our lives with Christ.
A Happy, Holy Easter to our Goretti Family. Msgr. Gauthreaux, Fr. Cyril, and all our Staff
Posted by. Tre Williams on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 1:04 PM
Dear Ms. Laurelee & (St. Maria Goretti Parish),
Thank you so much. This is very wonderful and it brings back to me lots of memorials. I truly enjoyed my teaching experience while with you and I learned a lot.
I am really touched by the sacrifices made by you, those kids and the rest of our friends. God knows it all, how He will reward each one of you.
May I take this opportunity to wish you the best out of this Holy week and a glorious Easter. I love you all. God bless you abundantly.
Fr. Alex
Posted by. St. Maria Goretti Church on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 11:38 PM
SMG Altar Server, Foluke Uwaezouke, received the Serra Club Award to honor her for being SMG's Altar Server of the Year.
Thank You Foluke, for your outstanding service to our parish!
View more photos from the event below:
Posted by. St. Maria Goretti Church on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 11:16 PM
The 9th and 10th graders of the St. Maria Goretti High School of Religion sponsored their 12th Annual Home Baked Goods Bake Sale for three Ugandan priests who were educated at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans before being ordained for their home dioceses in Uganda in 2005, 2006, and 2007. This year, as a result of the wonderful participation of our students who did the baking and the parishioners who bought the treats, the sale raised $420 even though the weather was rainy, windy ,and cold. Because of the generosity of Goretti's people ,Fathers Daniel, Alex, and Mark will each receive $140 for his individual parish and ministries. What a wonderful combined effort between the teens and the parish. How fitting that during Lent, we were able to put into practice the Corporal Works of Mercy for the benefit of our brother and sisters so far away.
Thank you Goretti. You are the best.
Click link below to view more photos from the weekend
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 10:30 AM
Posted by. Tre Williams on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 9:30 PM
These great looking young people are members of the St. Maria Goretti High School of Religion 9th and 10th grade class who participated in the 10:30AM Mass on Sunday, January 6, 2019 serving as Readers, Gift Bearers, and Ushers. Our parish is proud of them!
First row: Angelle Brown, Crystal Lockett, and Kamri Johnson
Second row: Tia Gaillard, Danna Moses, Myrielle Gibson, Lexi Reed, Leilah McCallister, Dylan Rousseve, Jonathan Reimonenq, and Steward Aime.
Missing from picture: Ra'Heim Bacchus
Posted by. Tre Williams on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 4:32 PM
The St. Maria Goretti School of Religion presented its annual tribute to the Saints in honor of All Saints Day. Students delivered a brief biography of their saints of choice after the homily at all Masses on the weekend of November 3 and 4, 2018. Below are pictures of the participating students dressed as the saints they portrayed.
4:00 Mass Saturday, Nov 3
Osayi Igbinoghene, 1st grade, St. Francis of Assisi
Steward Aime, 10th grade, St. John the Evangelist
Cardell Hayes, 2nd grade, St. Joseph
8:30 Mass Sunday, Nov 4
Luke Washington, 7th grade, St. Luke
Angelle Brown, 10th grade, St. Damian
Michael Sander III, 8th grade, St. Michael the Archangel
10:30 Mass Sunday, Nov 4
Blake Casimere, 6th grade, St. Anthony of Padua
Bryan Ancar, 5th grade, St. Patrick
Chayse Collins, 4th grade, St. Zita
Kacidy Washington, 3rd Grade, St. Lea of Rome
12:00 Mass Sunday, Nov 4
Kamri Washington, 9th grade, St. Bernadette of Lourdes
Parris Griffin, 2nd grade, St. Theresa of Avila
Tate Theriot, 2nd grade, St. Jude Thaddeus
Dahnte Woodfork, 11th grade, St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo
Posted by. Tre Williams on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8:38 PM
St. Maria Goretti Church thanks all who came out on Sunday to enjoy themselves at our Annual Parish Picnic. This year' picnic had an extra flare with views of the WWII Air, Sea and Land Festival's air crafts flying over campus. The festival took place a few miles away at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
Click link below to view photos from the 2018 Parish Picnic
Posted by. Tre Williams on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8:31 PM
The St. Maria Goretti High School of Religion sponsored the School of Religion's 11th Annual Living Rosary on the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary, Sunday, October 7, 2018, in the Msgr. L Earl Gauthreaux Center after class. Parents and friends were invited to attend and participate.
Students from First Grade through Eleventh Grade took part forming the shape of the Rosary with each one representing a different bead of the Rosary. In praying the Rosary, each students individually recited the prayer of the bead they represented including the Glorious Mysteries which are prayed on Sundays. In addition, each student received a Rosary as a gift from our Holy Name Society.
CLICK LINK BELOW TO VIEW PHOTOS
Posted by. Tre Williams on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 1:43 PM
Msgr. Earl Gauthreaux was recently featured in the Clarion Herald, the official newspaper for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He gave spiritual inspiration as well as reflecting on his life and accomplishments as he turns 88 on November 2nd.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 3:24 PM
Brothers,
In the Gospel of Luke one of the apostles asked Jesus to theach them to pray and He did. Today, Jesus is willing and waiting to teach us to pray too. Join us as we begin the Lord Teach Me to Pray program Part I Virtues.
Posted by. Joseph Simon on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 11:01 AM
The Parish School of Religion for Elementary, Middle and High School will have parent and student orientation on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 10:00am- 11:00am in the Msgr. Gauthreaux Center. Late registration for CCD classes will take place after orientation for those who have not registered. The registration fee is $25.00. There is an additional sacrament fee: $15.00 for First Communion and $20.00 for confirmation.. Birth certificates and baptismal certificates are required at registration. If your child was baptized at Goretti before hurricane Katrina and you need a copy of a certificate, you can contact the Archdiocese Archives at 861-6241
Posted by. Tre Williams on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 4:58 PM
Posted by. Tre Williams on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 9:39 PM
Deacon Poncho De Leon was a lot of things to a lot of people. Not only was he a Deacon, he was a chemist, a father, a grandfather and a friend. He worked for the University of New Orleans for 21 years at the Advanced Materials Research Institute (where he was Assistant Director), which is a multi-disciplinary institute where researchers, students, and visiting scientists collaborate on projects dealing with materials science and nanotechnology.
Ildefonso “Poncho” Ramos De Leon was born in the high desert town of Marathon, Texas, son Alec De Leon said. The middle child in a Spanish-speaking family with five kids, Poncho De Leon was an academic star in his town. He was class valedictorian at Marathon High School, earning a full scholarship to Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, where he studied chemistry and math, according to his personnel records.
De Leon enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Following his service in the Marines, he returned to Marathon, where he landed a job in a food co-op and met Margaret Fennelly, whom he married in 1970. He pursued graduate studies in chemistry at Texas A&M before being hired in New Orleans, where he relocated with his young family that grew to include three children.
In 1983, De Leon was ordained as a permanent deacon and took great joy in serving parishioners at our parish during baptisms, weddings, funerals and more. On Facebook, where others post images of family or news stories or political memes, De Leon in the past year took to posting images of flowers—tulips, aster, black-eyed susans, purple roses, dianthus and more.
Deacon Poncho passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 6, while spending time with his grandchildren. His son said the cause of his collapse and death at age 71 is not yet known. Deacon Poncho will be remembered for his combination of faith, professionalism, kindness and expertise.
Funeral Arrangements for Deacon Poncho will take place, here, at St. Maria Goretti on Friday, July 27, 2018. Visitation is 8:00am – 11:00am with the Holy Name Society leading the rosary at 9:30am, all organizations are invited to participate in the rosary. The Mass of Christian Burial will start at 11:00am.
He is proceeded in death by his wife, Margaret Fennelly. Besides Alec, who resides in New Orleans, he leaves behind a daughter, Marisa Reyes, and her husband Vigneer Reyes, of Metairie; and a son, Esteban De Leon, and his wife, Ann Beck, of Bellingham, Wash. Colleagues say De Leon spoke often of his family and was especially proud of his four grandchildren, Vigneer Jr., Cristian, Marilu and Marigny.
St. Maria Goretti Parish will forever be grateful for Deacon Poncho’s many years of service to our parish. Our prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 4:37 PM
A huge THANK YOU" to our Goretti Family for your support of the CCD Bake Sale this past April. Because of your generosity, we were able to send $431 to the priests we support in Uganda.
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Hi Ms Laurelee,
I send this email to thank you and the little Angels who worked tirelessly to raise funds to support our ministry. I facilitated a wedding for a couple, helped a little girl by the name of, Amentono Gloria to get her certificate and me to shop for the rectory and myself.
Once more, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
With Love and Appreciation,
Fr. Daniel Ochom
Once more, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
With Love and Appreciation,
Fr. Daniel Ochom
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Dear Ms. Laurelee,
I am glad to hear from you.
Thank you so much for your continued support towards our well being in Uganda. You efforts and love indeed make our ministry light. I pray God blesses your students and the entire Goretti parish and rewards you abundantly.
I wish you blessings.
Fr. Alex Oketch
Posted by. Tre Williams on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 5:48 PM
Nearly 300 people came out to praise God with our choirs,receive the message from Father Maurice Nutt, and left filled with the Holy Spirit.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 4:22 PM
On Sunday, November 12, 2017 the St. Maria Goretti High School of Religion sponsored their 10th Annual Living Rosary Prayer in the Msgr. Gauthreaux Center. Over 75 of our students assembled along with our teachers forming a Rosary and individually recited one of the prayers of the Rosary out loud. We used the Crucifix on the wall for the Crucifix on the Rosary and lit a candle in front of a statue of Our Lady.
Parents of the students also attended and they were invited to participate as well.
In support of spreading "Pray the Rosary" as we are encouraged to do by Our Lady of Fatima and to commemorate the occasion, the Holy Name Society presented each child with a small Rosary.
View all of the photos from the day by clicking the link below:
Posted by. Tre Williams on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 1:55 PM
Once again this year, in celebration of the upcoming feast of All Saints Day, the St.Maria Goretti School of Religion presented their All Saints Day Program. Students from the various grades spoke at all the Masses on the weekend of October 28th and 29th, 2017. The students and the Saint he/she depicted are identified below.
4:00 Mass Saturday
Kevin Brown, 11th Grade, St. Augustine
Cardell Hayes, 1st Grade, St. Francis of Assisi
Msgr Gauthreaux
Fr. Deogratias
Seminarian Dan
8:30 Mass Sunday
Sean-Paul Martin, 8th Grade, Pope St. John Paul II
Fr. Deogratias
Seminarian Dan
Ty Theriot, 5th Grade, St. Jude
Madison Vidal, 6th Grade, St. Victoria
10:30 Mass Sunday
Chayse Cousins, 3rd Grade, St. Abigail
Tamia Doty, 3rd Grade, St. Philomena
Naomi Ford, 2nd Grade, St. Maria Goretti
Msgr. Gauthreaux
12:00 Mass Sunday
Fr. Joseph
Brooke Dapremont, 10th Grade, St. Katharine Drexel
Perkins Broussard, V, 10th Grade, dressed as the husband of St. Rita of Cascia
Posted by. Tre Williams on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 4:34 PM
Thanks to all who attended our 2017 Parish Picnic, despite the fact that is was rescheduled from October 8th to October 22nd due to Hurricane Nate. We had a great turnout even though the forecast for the New Orleans area was stormy.
Posted by. Tre Williams on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 1:03 AM
Greetings to you Ms. Laurelee,
Thank you so much for this picture and please my appreciation to you and these wonderful children of God for such a noble task which enables us to make small yet significant differences in the lives of some people down here in Uganda. God's blessing be upon you all.
Yours in Christ,
FR. MARK ODOI
Posted by. Tre Williams on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 1:02 AM
Hi Ms Laurelee,
I pray and hope all is well with you and the bake for sale team. I am very grateful to you and your entire team for the generous and wonderful job well done. I am truly humbled for your love and generosity towards my work and those I serve. I received the money and I used it generously in helping some three kids pay their tuition. I helped Gloria, John Baptist and Peter. They send their appreciation. I was also able to do some house shopping for my new place in the parish where I am. Thank You Ms Laurelee and the Little Ones. God bless you all.
With Love and Gratitude,
Daniel Ochom, Fr.
Uganda
Posted by. Tre Williams on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 1:01 AM
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