Bishops of Louisiana meet with Holy Father A majority of health insurance companies will now pick up the tab for birth control. President Obama's mandate includes Catholic establishments such as hospitals and universities.       Because contraceptives go against the Catholic teachings, it has many in the religious community speaking out. Archbishop Gregory Aymond sent out a letter this weekend to Catholic churches in the New Orleans area.    "I join my brother bishops in expressing our disappointment and call on you as the Catholic faithful to take action. I have already sent a letter to members of Congress expressing my concern and disappointment. This is a critical time and one that will call for us to engage in public dialogue. We cannot stand by and allow this to move forward without speaking out," said Archbishop Aymond. Read entire letter.   Go to USCCB.org/conscience to learn more about this severe assault on religious liberty.   Sat, Feb 4   6:30 East Ridge Bishop's Annual Pro-Life Banquet Special guest:  Fr. Shenan Boquet, President of Human Life International, the largest pro-life organization in the world. Father Boquet has given hundreds of talks on issues ranging from the dignity of the human person, to the nature of marriage, social justice, and moral theology. Registration is available by clicking here. Sat, Feb 4   Evening Cajun Footworks Dance (Multi Room) February 5 2012 Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 (Miracle - Healing) Catechism Connection 1673 - Jesus and exorcism 2602 - Jesus prays in solitude Saints This Week February 5 Saint Agatha patron for Breast disease, Foundry workers, Nurses February 6 Saint Paul Miki and Companions Japanese martyr February 9 Saint Apollonia patron of Dentists, Toothache February 10 Saint Scholastica patron of Nuns February 11 Our Lady of Lourdes patron of bodily ills   Fri, Feb 10 5:00 - 10:00 pm An Evening of Revelry with the Krewe of Blade Dinner - Dance - Live Music - Auction - Blade Studio Sun, Feb 12 3:00 pm Jonathan Ryan, Organist, Organ Concert (Cathedral) with Reception Following February 12 2012 Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time Gospel: Mark 1:40-45 (Healing of a Leper) Catechism Connection 1504 - Christ touches us in order to heal us 2616 - Jesus hears our prayer Saints of the Week February 14 Saints Cyril and Methodius patrons of Slavic peoples February 15 Saint Claude de la Colombiere February 17 Blessed Luke Belludi February 18 Blessed John of Fiesole (Fra Angelico) patron of Painters < Wed, Feb 15 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Calling Catholic Home a six-week series begins: for one who has left the Church ... a program to welcome back all non-practicing Catholics. Fri & Sat, Feb 17 & 18 RENOWNED SPEAKER~AUTHOR Patrick Madrid COMING TO SHREVEPORT   read all about it Sun, Feb 19  11:00  MASS with the Scouts (Cathedral) Wed, Feb 22 ASH WEDNESDAY- Ashes will be distributed at all Masses - 8:15am, 12:05 , & 6:00pm. (with Bishop Duca)  Click here for the Readings Fri, Feb 24 5:30 - 6:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross on Fridays of Lent (Cathedral) Meatless Meals on Friday of Lent (Cafeteria) Sat, Feb 25 9:00 am Mass in Latin Wed, Feb 29 at Catholic Center Divorce Survival Guide - Program This program, for Catholics suffering from the pains of divorce, will be offered Wednesday, Feb 29, and the Thursdays of March (1,8,15,22,29) at the Catholic Center. Sessions are limited to 25 participants. Cost: $40. Make plans to attend this Catholic Divorce Survival Program. For more info, call Dotye Sue Stanford 865-3581 or Carol Gates 221-5296.     Parish Bulletin   Gift idea:  7 3/4"    STATUE  of our patron!   read more Watch YouTube video about our NEW PIPE ORGAN
Feb 22   Ash Wednesday Masses:  8:15, 9:30, 12:05, 6:00 Stations of the Cross Fridays of Lent, 5:30 pm         What have your done    for your marriage today?