St. Christopher the Martyr

Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are at least 18 but not yet 59 years old.  Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal.  Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid food between meals is prohibited.  Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years and older on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent.  

The Archdiocese of New Orleans is hosting a Men's Conference on Saturday,  March 7, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., in Metairie.  With the theme "Mission Possible:  Personal Holiness," this great conference is an invitation to begin Lent dedicating a morning to yourself. 

There will be an Open House for Lay Programs on Wednesday,  March 11, 2020, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.  Please RSVP by  March 9 by calling 504-866-7426, ext. 742.  For more information on the three degreed lay programs available, please see  https://nds.edu/laymasterprograms.

Attention:  Recently many parishioners are receiving texts and e-mails alleged to be from Fr. Raymond, requesting money, gift cards, etc.  They are  SCAM and should be disregarded.  The number  504-702-7823 does not belong to Father and is fraudulent.

Lent is a time of prayer, penance, and sacrifice, a time for the entire family to be more attentive to the words of Jesus and to each other. In order to assist families in observing Lent together, CYO has made paper bags with 40 ideas for families to try during Lent. This is a simple way to bring Lenten actions to life beyond giving up something. If you are interested, please take one bag per family, and we will add more bags as needed. The bags are located in a blue bin in the back of church. CYO hopes you enjoy this Lenten devotion.