ANNOUNCEMENTS February 27 & 28, 2021

The Altar Society is sponsoring a raffle for a $150 gift card to Sal & Judy's Restaurant.  Tickets are $5 per chance and can be purchased after Mass.  The winning ticket will be drawn Sunday, March 7.

The Archdiocesan Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration will be on Sunday, June 27 at 3:00 pm at St. Philip Neri in Metairie.   Please call the parish office to register by Friday, March 12.

The second Men's Club Fish Fry is Friday, March 5, from 5-8 pm; DRIVE-THRU ONLY.  Fried fish, crab boiled smashed potatoes, salad, roll, and dessert for $10 per dinner.  New menu items will be added in the coming weeks!  Check the OLL Men's Club Facebook page for updates.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 4, at 6:30 pm in the PLC.  The Daughters will be offering Easter pictures with a festive backdrop and the Easter Bunny from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm,  Sunday, March 21 and Sunday, March 28 in the OLL school gym.  Families may take photos using their smartphones or cameras.  The cost is $5 per child or family (cash or checks only).  Social distancing will be observed. 

Father Paysse has scheduled a day retreat at St. Joseph Abbey for Wednesday, March 3, from 8:30, am to 2:00 pm.  There are seven spots still available. The cost for the day, which includes lunch, is $45 a person.  The last day to register is Monday, March 1, by Noon. 

Father Paysse is also planning a bus trip to Bellingrath Gardens in Alabama on Thursday, April 29.  There will be a guided tour of the gardens followed by a "Dutch treat" lunch.  The total cost (not including lunch) is $86 dollars.  Please call the rectory.

Please consider participating in our Vocation Chalice Program during Lent to pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Sign up in the binder in the vestibule, and someone will contact you.

The second collection next weekend is for our Parish Development Fund, which helps us repay Our Early Childhood Development Center renovation loan. 

The second collection today is for Catholic Charities.  Donations from this collection help over 54,000 individuals and families each year.  Ninety-five cents of every dollar received goes directly to community services.