My brothers and sisters in Christ,
 
It has been a great joy for me to begin my ministry among you here in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. In these months, I have been deeply encouraged by your love for Jesus Christ, your devotion to your families, and your fidelity to our Catholic faith. You are truly a blessing to our local Church, and I thank God for each of you.
 
In this spirit of gratitude and hope, I would like to invite you to take part in a very special moment in the life of our Archdiocese. This June, I will consecrate the Archdiocese of New Orleans to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Cathedral on Sunday, June 14. This act of consecration continues a long and beautiful tradition in our local Church. In 1874, Archbishop Napoleon Perché entrusted our Archdiocese to the Sacred Heart, placing our people under the loving care of Christ. Now, in our own time, we renew that same act of trust, asking the Lord to guide and strengthen us today. It is an opportune time for us to turn anew to our Lord for His protection and love.
 
This year carries a special significance, as the bishops of the United States will consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart at our meeting in June, marking the 250th anniversary of our country. Together, these moments again invite us to turn anew to the Heart of Jesus and to entrust ourselves—our parishes, our families, and our hearts—to His merciful love.
 
In the nine weeks leading up to the consecration, beginning on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, all of our parishes have been asked to pray in preparation for this important moment of grace. I encourage each of you to take part as fully as you are able—especially through prayer at Mass, and in your homes for those who are unable to attend. A special moment of unity in prayer across the Archdiocese will take place on Thursday, June 4, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. A Holy Hour, held in every parish before the Blessed Sacrament, will mark the beginning of the novena leading to the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart and will be offered for renewal and hope.
 
A central part of this initiative will be the invitation for every household to enthrone in their home the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the same day as the Archdiocesan consecration. I strongly encourage you to prepare for this by obtaining a simple 8×10” frame for the image and designating a place of honor for it in your home. These images of the Sacred Heart will be blessed and distributed in every parish of the Archdiocese during Masses on June 13-14. I also encourage each household to prepare spiritually for the enthronement by praying a novena—either on the Sundays leading up to the consecration or during the nine days immediately beforehand. This simple but meaningful act can become a powerful source of grace, reminding us daily of the Lord’s presence and His love for us. Additional materials, prayers, and resources for this time of preparation can be found at nolacatholic.org/sacredheart.
 
My hope is that this consecration will mark the beginning of a deeper renewal in our Archdiocese—a renewal of faith, of family life, and of our mission to share the love of Christ with others. The Heart of Jesus burns with love for each of us, and He desires to draw us closer to Himself.
 
I ask you, therefore, to enter into this time with open hearts, with trust, and with hope. Let us place ourselves confidently under the care of the Sacred Heart, knowing that He will guide us and strengthen us for whatever lies ahead.
 
Be assured of my prayers for you and your families. Please also remember to pray for me.
 
With gratitude and every good wish, I remain
 
Yours in Christ,

Most Reverend James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA
Archbishop of New Orleans

HomeEnthronementRitual

Guide for Prayer 

SH – Guide for prayer – EN1

Prayer for the Act of Consecration

SH Prayer of Cons

Prayer for the Vocations for the Homebound

SH Guide for home bound prayer – EN

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Sunday, June 14th, Knights of Columbus #9107 Flag Retirement Ceremony, at 6:30PM, at Holy Spirit Church

You are invited to the Knights of Columbus Council #9107’s 24th Flag Retirement Ceremony Sunday, June 14th, at 6:30 p.m., at Holy Spirit Church. KC 9107’s Flag Retirement Ceremony originated after the terrorist attack on America on September 11, 2001. The American Flag Retirement Ceremony respectfully disposes of worn, torn, faded or soiled flags through burning. Since our first Flag Retirement Ceremony on June 14, 2002, KC #9107 and our church community has retired 2,084 flags! If you would like to drop off a flag to be retired you can bring it to the Parish Office Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, drop it off at Holy Spirit Church, or bring it Sunday, June 14th, at 6:30PM.

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Ginny Dufrene will speak at all of the Masses the weekend of June 6th & 7th. The informational meeting will be Tuesday, June 9th, at 6PM, in St. Andrew Hall. We hope to see you there!

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SAVE THE DATE

2026 St. Andrew / Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Superfest that will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026,  from 11AM-9PM. We will have live music TBD, games, food and fun for all.

We will need alot of volunteers, so please save the date, and help make this community event the BEST ever! Volunteer links will be made available at a later date.

Sponsorships from businesses and families are crucial in making this fundraiser a success. In return for your support, we will greatly advertise your company’s logo and/or family name on the back of the t-shirt (except the toddler sizes), fence signs, website, and in bthe bulletin. We cannot do this awesome event without all of our AMAZING sponsors! Please fill out our tax deductible form below and send with payment to the parish or school office, place it in the collection basket at church, or email skleefisch@sasno.org by Friday, August 14th, to be included on the back of the t-shirts. For more information contact Sharon Kleefisch at (504) 393-2334, #3 or via email skleefisch@sasno.org. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

2026 Sponsor Letter

Main Sponsor 

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

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What Legacy will you leave?

The Beatitudes in our readings on Sunday, February 1st, shape our identity as God’s family. Living the Beatitudes leaves a legacy that provides a solid foundation for the next generation and helps the parish thrive long into the future. Please take a Legacy brochure in the back of church. To learn more, visit the Catholic Community Foundation website:   https://ccfnola.org/legacysunday

On this website there are also many free services offered to our parishioners such as:

1) Free Will-writing tool

2) Lifetime of Generosity Digital Legacy Seminar

3) My Catholic Giving Guide

4) Schedule an In-person Consultation

If you have any questions, contact the parish office 504-393-2334. Thank you in advance!

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Knights of Columbus #9107 Flag Retirement Ceremony, Sunday, June 14th, at Holy Spirit Church

You are invited to the Knights of Columbus Council #9107’s 24th Flag Retirement Ceremony Sunday, June 14th, at 6:30 p.m., at Holy Spirit Church. KC 9107’s Flag Retirement Ceremony originated after the terrorist attack on America on September 11, 2001. The American Flag Retirement Ceremony respectfully disposes of worn, torn, faded or soiled flags through burning. Since our first Flag Retirement Ceremony on June 14, 2002, KC #9107 and our church community has retired 2,084 flags! If you would like to drop off a flag to be retired you can bring it to the Parish Office Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, drop it off at Holy Spirit Church, or bring it Sunday, June 14th, at 6:30PM.

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1) Fr. Mike Schmitz – Bible in a year podcast (free resource)
2) New Testament Commentary – Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture book series (Individual books for each book of the New Testament sold separately)
3) Old and New Testament Commentary – The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
4) Old and New Testament Commentary – The Navarre Study Bible (Individual books for the Old and New Testament sold separately); A free version of this commentary for most daily Mass readings and Sunday Mass readings can be accessed at this website https://thedivinelamp.wordpress.com (We are in Year 1 of the daily Mass reading cycle and Year C of the Sunday Mass reading cycle).
5) Video Commentary for Sunday Mass Readings and Holy Days of Obligation by Catholic Bible Scholar Brant Pitre can be accessed with a monthly subscription to https://catholicproductions.com

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SASChurchVenmoDonation Updated

Thank you for your donations!

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https://www.arch-no.org/safe-environment

Click below for the hotline number for reporting suspected abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy, an employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese.

Hotline Number for Abuse

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