Vocation Cross Ministry
Dear Parishioners,
Grace and peace!
It is only a few months ago after we celebrated the Nativity of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We can see in Jesus’ self-giving an actual dimension of answering God’s call in our lives. Jesus responded to his Father’s call to become human like us except for sin. As we look forward to celebrating the ultimate manifestation of God’s love and his Son’s obedience to the Father’s call by becoming a true Lamb who takes away the sins of the world, let us remember and encourage in all the People of God, knowledge, and esteem for those who are consecrated to God. Like Mary offered her son to God, we can also encourage and show our children to serve God and humanity to build one world filled with holiness and solidarity. Religious vocations contribute more remarkably toward shaping the destinies of humanity around the Lord. We live when it can be hard to recognize the signs of God’s presence. We also live with many voices, which can be confusing to determine the right voice of God. Your voice to your son or daughter will not confuse but will be shepherding. Therefore, my dear parishioners and parents, by encouraging your sons and daughters to follow the Lord in a religious vocation, you will be encouraging them to become an eloquent sign of the presence of God's Kingdom in today’s world and a total gift of oneself for God and his people.
See how Samantha Mouledoux prays for religious vocations.
Thank you, Samantha, and I invoke God’s blessings upon you and your family.
In Christ’s joy and peace.
Fr. Lawrence Murori
Parochial Vicar
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church
8th ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH'S ALTAR
Looking forward to seeing everyone while you experience for yourself the joy in the centuries-old tradition of honoring St. Joseph with an altar built with love, labor, and sacrifice. Come listen to the stories of faith-filled people. Come add your prayers to those of others who are visiting and praying at St. Angela Merici Parish's 8th Annual Parish Family St. Joseph's Altar & Celebration this weekend. You will be blessed in more ways that you can imagine!
Friday, March 17, 2023 - the altar opens to the public for viewing from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. There will be a candlelight rosary at 7:00 p.m. We have special hand-made rosaries to be given to guests as a special addition to our altar celebration. This is a beautiful celebration of our Blessed Mother and her request that we pray the rosary devoutly.
Saturday, March 18, 2023 - the altar opens to the public from 10:00 a.m. with the altar blessing and Tupa-Tupa program at 10:30 a.m. Food service will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 7:00 p.m. The altar will end with a closing prayer at 7:30 p.m.
The Altar and Celebration will be held in St. Angela Merici's Gym, located at the corner of Beverly Garden Drive and Pomona Drive off of Veterans Highway in Metairie. Parking is available in the parking lots off of Pomona Drive and Melody Drive and on the surrounding streets.
Please contact Janet Cruppi at janet.cruppi@yahoo.com or 504-338-2957 or Renee Lauland at fishinfe@msn.com or 504-371-2102 for additional information.
