Dear Parishioners,
Celebrated annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, #iGiveCatholic is a national Catholic fundraiser intended to help us give back to others in gratitude for God’s many blessings. St. Angela Merici Church has participated in #iGiveCatholic for five consecutive years now, and each time I have been astounded by your generosity. You have made it possible for us to complete important maintenance projects such as the renovation of our Conference Room in 2018 and to afford exciting new additions such as the Livestream and security camera equipment purchased and installed last year.
During the 2021 #iGiveCatholic Campaign we are hoping to raise $100,000 to purchase a new organ for our Church sanctuary. This is a much-needed upgrade that will greatly enhance our liturgical experience. As the first part of this process, we are seeking generous parishioners, businesses, or foundations willing to become a matching donor. By matching parishioners’ donations dollar to dollar up to a certain amount, your donation will play a crucial part in enabling St. Angela Merici to meet its 2021 fundraising goal. Gifts can be made publicly, anonymously, or in the name of a deceased loved one.
If you are interested in becoming a matching donor, please contact me directly by approaching me after Mass or calling the parish office at 504-835-0324. Thank you so much for your unfailing support of St. Angela Merici Church.
With sincere gratitude,
Fr. Beau Charbonnet, Pastor
We had a great turn out for our Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, October 3. Thanks to everyone who came out and joined us.
What is the Vocation Cross Ministry?
It is so important that we Catholics spiritually support our current priests as well as the men and women who are currently being called. This is the mission of SAM's Vocation Cross Ministry. It invites a designated family or individual to receive the Vocation Cross at one of the weekend Masses. That Cross then becomes a tangible reminder of the individual's/family's commitment to pray for vocations throughout the subsequent week. Then the cross is returned to Mass the following weekend so as to be passed on to someone else.
If you are interested in helping to coordinate this spiritual ministry, please contact Suzy Hyde at suzy@stangela.org.
