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Please note that the half-day Confirmation retreat originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 23, will be canceled and rescheduled to a different date. Details to follow soon.Read More
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Please note this bulletin from the Archdiocese regarding the "Year of the Eucharist and Honoring St. Joseph, 2021."Read More
Beginning on the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, January 10, 2021, the local Catholic Church has entered into the Year of the Eucharist, a time of renewal, healing, and communion. This year is dedicated to helping all of us, clergy, religious, and laity, grow in our relationship with Christ.
We begin this important year on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord because baptism marks the beginning of our initiation into Jesus Christ, a lifelong journey toward union with Christ and one another. The Eucharist is communion with God. Christ nourishes us with his very Body and Blood so
that we can be joined more closely to him and to all humanity.
Throughout this year, we will join with Catholics around the world to call upon the prayers and patronage of St. Joseph to help us more fully understand the meaning of the parts of the Mass, the theology of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and the obligation we have as Catholics to participate in Mass on Sunday.
As the universal church observes a special Year of St. Joseph as proclaimed by the Holy Father, we in the Archdiocese of New Orleans call upon St. Joseph’s powerful intercession to bring us closer to Jesus in the Eucharist. -
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Each month, the Knights of Columbus present this award to recognize a deserving family for their outstanding contributions to St. Christopher Parish and School. The John and Joni Bernius Family has been selected as the January 2021 Family of the Month.
John is a 3rd-degree Knight with St. Christopher Knights of Columbus and also a 4th-degree Knight with Bishop Greco Assembly and serves as an Honor Guard. He has attended many funerals for babies who were aborted and has delivered baby caskets to funeral homes around the state, assisting the Monday Night Disciples. He also participates in the Knights on Bikes and serves as the New Orleans Diocese South Shore Vice President. John served our community with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for 31 years and continues in retirement to volunteer at the Westwego Police Department, sharing his knowledge and experience.
Joanie volunteers her time at St. Christopher with the money count, is a Eucharistic Minister, and serves weekly in the Adoration Chapel. She has served on various committees whenever her assistance has been needed in the Parish and has assisted patients at Notre Dame Hospice in the past.
John and Joanie have been married for 34 years. Their son, John, age 28, graduated from St. Christopher School, Archbishop Rummel, and Franciscan University in Ohio.
We are so grateful for the Berniuses’ tireless commitment to serving God within our parish and thank them for sharing their love and faith. May God richly bless them! -
The family Masses scheduled for January and February have been canceled. We will reschedule those grade levels when it is safer to do so.Read More
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Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID, this month's Bereavement Support Group meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 14, has been canceled.Read More
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There are still some offertory envelopes left on the table in church. If you have not yet done so, please remember to pick up your 2021 box of envelopes. If you would like a box of offertory envelopes, please contact the Rectory office at 504-837-8214. Thank you!Read More
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Fr. Raymond's father, Daniel Igbogidi, passed away December 16, 2020, at the age of 90 in Nigeria. Please keep Fr. Raymond, his father, and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.Read More
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In an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 incidence increasing in our area, the Rosary on Friday nights at 7 p.m. will not be held in church, but only attended via livestream. We will return to having the Rosary in church as soon as the Knights feel it is safe.Read More
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The Archdiocesan Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 3 p.m., in St. Joseph Church in New Orleans. If you will be celebrating your 25th wedding anniversary next year (married in the year 1996) and wish to attend, please register with the parish office by January 15, 2021. This celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. Sunday obligation of Mass attendance will have to be met within one’s parish.Read More
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Our Food Pantry is in need of restocking, especially during the pandemic we are facing today. We welcome food donations, which may be placed in the foyer of the Church or brought to the rectory. Many people within our parish are requesting assistance, today more than ever. The boxes we give out are 12” x 12” x 18”, so we are limited to regular-size items. Please remember to check expiration dates and keep in mind that, unfortunately, we do not have the space or capability to handle cold products.Read More
If you are in need of assistance or know anyone in need of assistance, please call the Outreach Program at 504-831-7692 and leave a message.
We thank you on behalf of our parishioners who are in need. May God bless us and keep us all healthy!
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Read MoreFr. Francis Ighoruhie, October 15, 2020
Vincent J. Cinquigranno, Jr., October 22, 2020
Ronald F. Gregory, October 24, 2020
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In an effort to improve our social media presence, St. Christopher Church is switching from a private profile to a public page. From now on, all announcements, events, mass livestreams, etc., will be posted on our new Facebook page. Please like and follow this page, which can also be found by clicking on the "f" in the top, right margin of our website. Thank you!Read More
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The Adoration Chapel is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. ThankRead More
you to all the new and current weekly adorers and substitutes. We can now begin filling the hours with a second adorer! A special appeal is being made for an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister to repose the Blessed Sacrament and close the Adoration Chapel on Fridays. Wondering how to spend an hour in adoration? You can preview the upcoming Mass readings, say a Rosary, read the Bible, or select a book from the shelves to read. If you are interested in being an weekly or substitute adorer, please contact the Rectory at 504-837-8214. Thank you. -
If you would like to reserve a weekend for flowers or sanctuary lights, please call the Rectory at 504-837-8214. It is a wonderful way to say “Congratulations,” “Happy Birthday,” “Happy Anniversary,” etc. The cost for flowers is $40, with checks made payable to “St. Christopher Altar Society.” The cost for sanctuary lights is $10, with checks made payable to “St. Christopher Church.”Read More
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The Knight of the Year was presented to Charles Melancon. Brother Charles has been a rock throughout Covid-19 not only for 4508 Council but also for the entire St. Christopher the Martyr Parish. He has broadcasted the Stations of the Cross via Facebook, all of the Holy Week Masses, and led a phone call tree to check on every brother in the Council biweekly. Charles continues to livestream the 4 p.m. Mass at church, and he livestreams and leads the Council Rosary on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. Congratulations and much appreciation for Charles' tremendous dedication and assistance! -
Attention: We would like to be able to stream Masses live. YouTube requires 1,000 subscribers before live streaming is possible, so please hit the red SUBSCRIBE button to subscribe to our YouTube channel as soon as possible and ask your friends and family to do so as well. Thank you!Read More
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We are now offering online giving for your convenience and safety, especially during this interim period when public masses have limited attendance. We pray for all our parishioners and know that several are experiencing financial hardship. We hope that those of you who are able will consider continuing to support our church by visiting our Giving page or by mailing your offering to the rectory: 309 Manson Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001. Thank you for your continued generosity.Read More
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With the global spread of COVID-19 financially impacting the ministry of the U.S. church, the #iGiveCatholic online giving platform activated its national website March 26 to begin accepting donations from individuals and businesses in support of parishes, schools, and ministries of 39 dioceses across the country.Read More