This Sunday, Feb. 2, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas Day. Bring your candles from home to be blessed after Mass or, for your convenience, the Altar Society will be selling boxed sets of two candles for $5.00. The Feast of St. Blaise, patron saint of ailments of the throat, is Feb. 3. There will be a general blessing of throats at the end of all Masses this weekend.

DISCOVERING CHRIST WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30 PM - BEGINS JANUARY 29 Join us for Discovering Christ. Enjoy a free dinner, listen to a dynamic teaching, and join in a small group discussion about the meaning of life in Jesus Christ. Discovering Christ is a seven-week series that will begin on Wednesday, January 29TH at the SMM Discipleship Center. For more information: email [email protected] or call (504) 813-4327

Fr. Chris will celebrate Mass in the main church on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, for those who can safely attend. The 8:30 AM Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday will also be livestreamed for those who are unable to come to church due to the weather. The Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday (Jan. 21-22) due to the inclement weather.

In the wake of the senseless act of violence on New Year's Day, all are invited to join us for an Interfaith Prayer Service Monday, January 6 at 6 PM at St. Louis Cathedral We will come together as people of faith to pray for those who lost their lives, the survivors, and their families as well as for peace and unity in our community. Let us all join in prayer for our community today and every day as we work to build a culture that respects the life and dignity of all people.