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Mass in observance of Independence Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 4th at 7:00 AM. The Adoration Chapel will close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, July 3rd and will reopen at 7:30 AM on Thursday, July 5th. The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Thursday, July 5th at 9:00 AM.

Registration is now open for Bible Down the Bayou for children entering grades Pre-K4 through 7th grade. It will be held July 2, 3, (closed July 4) 5, 6, from 8:30 AM until noon. Students participate in bible lessons, crafts, music, and games and are treated to a snack each day. The cost is $35 for the first child, additional $10 for second child in same family, and $55 family rate. There is an additional $5 T-shirt charge. T-shirts are mandatory, however, we are using the same T-shirts as last year. Registration forms are available in the Parish and School Offices or on the Parish website www.stbenilde.org. For more information, please contact Anita Delaup at [email protected] or 504-872-1210.

Summer at Benilde is open to children from around the area. If you have family or friends who are trying to find a place for their children this summer, let them know about our safe, friendly, and fun option. You can register for just a week of fun or stay with us for the entire summer from June 4th - August 3rd. We have many great activities, swimming, and field trips already planned. Children entering PK3 through Eighth grades may join us for the best summer ever! The registration form is posted on both the school and parish website. If you have any questions, please contact the Camp Director, Cecilia Wilson at [email protected].

The Adoration Chapel will close on Tuesday, June 19th, at 5 PM and will reopen on Sunday, June 24th, at 7 PM in order to repair the water damage to the ceiling and replace the carpet. Thank you for your understanding as we complete our summer repairs to our Chapel.

St. Benilde will host a movie night on Friday, June 15, at 7 PM in the Teen Center. The presentation, Finding St. Anthony: A Story of Loss and Light, is a documentary film that focuses on the experiences of Fernando Martins de Bulhoes, a thirteenth century Christian, whom we know today as St. Anthony of Padua. Many Catholics and even non-Catholics, think of St. Anthony as the first one to turn to when something is lost. In the film we will discover a young man who was often “lost” and searching for the life God was calling him to lead. His journey will give insight and inspiration for our own spiritual journey. Please join us.

On April 29, 2018, the Archdiocese of New Orleans held the annual Celebration Awards Ceremony at St. Louis Cathedral for the 2017 Catholic Youth and Young Adult Awards. These are awards to distinguish outstanding CYO youth from each parish. Congratulations to the following recipients from St. Benilde Parish for 2017: Outstanding Youth Awards: James Virga, Ethan Ott, and Ronnie Bergeron. The St. Timothy Award is the highest youth award given to members of the CYO. The St. Timothy Award was given to Emma Duckworth. The Matt Hill Award is given to the most outstanding CYO member for athletics and faith-driven good sportsmanship. Only one award is given to a male and a female from the whole Archdiocese. The Matt Hill Award was given to John Virga. Adult Awards are given to adults that have given up their time to volunteer and help each CYO for a minimum of five years or more. The Adult Service Awards were given to Roger & Hindi Duckworth, Richard & Kathy Solares, and Angela Sweeney.